Shalani keeps hubby’s birthday gift a secret

SURPRISE. Shalani’s birthday celebration — Roman, left, planned it all. Mons Romulo

Shalani Soledad-Romulo recently celebrated her birthday for the first time as a married woman. Her hubby Roman threw a surprise party for her at home. “It was so sweet and thoughtful of him,” Shalani told us, gushing. “From choosing the caterers to inviting the guests, si Roman lahat ang gumawa.” As for his birthday gift to her, she would rather keep it a secret. But the joy she feels is something she can’t hide.

Fu loses millions

My heart goes out to Mr. Fu (whom I fondly call Darna friend). He lost millions of his hard-earned money because of a bank run. “At this point, I don’t have the energy to blame anyone and get mad,” Fu sighed.

“I just hope the bank gives back my money—the product of my blood, sweat and tears. But in times like this, dapat Jaclyn Jose ang acting. Kalma lang.” Fu is one person who always dwells on the positive side of things. Even when he has lost tons of pesos to count, you can still count on him to spread his joie de vivre around.

Miriam’s dilemma

I checked on Miriam Quiambao after the LGBT community rejected her apology for the controversial comment she made about the third sex. Her reply: “I am in the process of asking the advice of my management and pastors regarding the issue. Need everything to be aligned before I make an official statement. I feel like I’m walking on eggshells and need to be wise with whatever I say from now on.”

Just as Miriam redeemed herself after she slipped during the Miss Universe pageant by being named first runner-up, she will surely find a way to bounce back.

Mushy messages

I came across such sweet anniversary messages on Facebook. Ahh, ’tis the season to be mushy and senti!

Kiko Pangilinan to his wife Sharon (Cuneta): Happy anniversary to my wife and best friend of 16 years! It has been an amazing journey with you my dearest Sharon—16 wonderful, amazing and truly meaningful years! I would marry you all over again if I could and I love you with all my heart!

Liezl Martinez to hubby Albert: I am so blessed to have you as my husband! You have been a good father, great partner and hard-working provider! I will never forget my 16th b’day and the first time I met you… It was love at first sight! When you followed me to the States and gave up everything just to be with me, it made me love you even more! You risked humiliation by people who recognized you, by working as a gas boy, just to provide for me. Looking back, those times were the hardest and yet the happiest! Remember celebrating your 10-cent raise? We’ve had good times and bad, but if I had to live my life all over again, I wouldn’t change a thing!

Goin’ gaga

Everyone’s going gaga over the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals. The Smart Araneta Coliseum was packed with more than 18,000 fans watching Game 4 between the Talk ‘N Text Tropang Texters against the BMEG Llmados.

Danica Sotto-Pingris is one of the celebrities always present, cheering for her husband Marc of BMEG.

She observed that things were more exciting now: “Even the younger generation, nagka-interest sa  games. Maganda yung ginawa ng AKTV, TV5’s sports channel, giving the series a title. It’s also a lot better now, kasi may Twitter and Facebook at interactive na. Parang nabalik yung dati. Nabuhay ulit yung mga taong nanonood ng PBA.”

Also spotted at The Big Dome enjoying the games were Baby James cheering for his Daddy James Yap, BB Gandanghari, Ruffa Mae Quinto, Anna Capri and LJ Moreno cheering for her hubby Jimmy Alapag of Talk and Text. Go and have a ball yourself!

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