Filipino singer Jake Zyrus used his YouTube channel to explain that Charice remains his legal name while he publicly uses Jake, describing the process of changing his name as “very empowering.” He said he plans to pursue the legal steps to update his official documents and is studying the possibility of re-recording his past hits originally released under the name Charice. Zyrus added that he intends to coordinate with rights holders before any re-recordings and will keep fans informed of developments through social media and future online updates.

Lea Salonga will return to Hong Kong Disneyland to perform at a special event celebrating the theme park’s 20th anniversary. Park officials announced that the Tony Award-winning singer and Disney Legend will headline one of the milestone shows organized as part of the resort’s commemorative activities in Hong Kong. The performance will highlight Salonga’s long-standing collaboration with Disney, including her iconic work as the singing voice of Princess Jasmine in “Aladdin” and Fa Mulan in “Mulan.” Hong Kong Disneyland will release further details on the schedule and format of the anniversary event as the celebration approaches.

Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray publicly expressed frustration with the Philippine government and said she has lost trust in public officials, citing what she views as a lack of concern for constituents. In an online post reported by the Inquirer, Gray described gaps between the duties of public servants and the performance she observes, without naming specific agencies or officials. She called for greater accountability, responsiveness, transparency, and empathy from leaders while acknowledging that many citizens share feelings of disappointment. Her remarks sparked mixed reactions on social media and added to ongoing public discourse on governance in the Philippines.