Here are the stories that made it to the Trendrod Summary on Monday, May 29, 2023.
Typhoon Betty update as of May 29, 11:00 PM
Typhoon Betty is moving slowly in the north-northwest direction. According to PAGASA on Monday, 11PM, its center was last spotted at a distance of 405 km East-southeast of Basco, Batanes.
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal #2 is raised on the following areas:
• Batanes
• Northeastern portion of Cagayan (bayan ng Santa Ana at Gonzaga), including Babuyan Islands.
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal #1 is raised on:
• Rest of mainland Cagayan
• Isabela
• Ilocos Norte
• Apayao
• Kalinga
• Abra
• Eastern portion of Mountain Province (Paracelis, Natonin, Sadanga, Barlig)
• Northern portion of Aurora (Dilasag, Casiguran)
Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee comes out as bisexual
In her recent magazine interview, Miss Universe PH 2023 Michelle Dee proudly came out as part of the LGBTQ+ community. According to the actress-beauty queen, she identifies as a bisexual and is “attracted to all forms of beauty.”
Dee’s outing happened days after her old photos resurfaced online. That was later followed by her viral Instagram story where she simply put a rainbow flag — which symbolizes the Pride movement and the LGBTQIA+ community.
She, however, assured everyone that this revelation of hers won’t affect her journey to the Miss Universe crown. In fact, she was even asked by her team to come out prior to the pageant, she said. But instead, she pursued to put the spotlight on her cause on the autism, where her two brothers are diagnosed with.
Sarah Geronimo, Bamboo team-up for back-to-back concert
‘SARAH G x BAMBOO’
On Monday, the back-to-back concert of Sarah Geronimo and Bamboo at the Araneta Coliseum on July 7 was announced. Other details will be announced soon, organizers say.
They have worked together in the past in several television programs like ‘The Voice PH,’ and ‘ASAP Natin ‘To.’
Seo In Guk to hold fanmeeting in Manila as part of his Asian tour
Korean actor Seo In Guk is coming to Manila!
In an announcement on Monday, organizers revealed that Seo In Guk will hold a fanmeeting event in Manila this August. It would be part of his first Asian fanmeeting tour, which will also see him visit other Southeast Asian countries, the promoter said.
The Manila fanmeet of Seo will take place on August 12, 2023 at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City. Show starts at 6:00 pm, as per the official event poster.
Other details, such as ticket pricing and seat plan, have yet to be revealed.
Seo In Guk rose to fame with his roles in films and television dramas like ‘Reply 1994,’ ‘The Smile Has Left Your Eyes,’ ‘Doom At Your Service,’ and ‘No Breathing.’
‘Dreamscape vs. Dreamscape’ battle takes place on Philippine primetime TV
Beginning today, May 29, the ‘clash’ begins between ‘Dirty Linen’ and ‘Unbreak My Heart,’ the co-produced drama series of GMA, ABS-CBN, and Viu. The interesting situation is, both series are under the production of ABS-CBN entertainment unit Dreamscape. Truly a groundbreaking sight in local television and entertainment industry, in general.
The two teleseryes face one another on primetime only from Monday to Thursday. ‘Unbreak My Heart’ will not air on Fridays due to ‘Bubble Gang.’
‘Dirty Linen’ continues to air on ABS-CBN platforms, A2Z, and TV5. While ‘Unbreak My Heart’ is seen on GMA channels and website, Viu and iWantTFC. Both will be seen abroad via TFC, with ‘Unbreak’ also airing on GMA Pinoy TV.