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October 29, 2014 (QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES) – One of the most memorable sitcoms in Philippine television history is set to make a comeback on November 2, Sunday (November 3, Monday Australian Daylight Saving Time or ADST) on The Filipino Channel’s (TFC) male-oriented channel, BRO. “Palibhasa Lalake” will be returning to Filipino television worldwide via BRO channel and will air from Sundays to Thursdays (Mondays through Fridays, ADST), bringing a daily dose of nostalgia. Catch the show’s memorable characters once again, played by Richard Gomez, Joey Marquez, John Estrada, Gloria Romero, Amy Perez, Cynthia Patag, Carmina Villaroel, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Eric…
ABS-CBN’s newest primetime romantic drama series, “Forevermore,” starring Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano is now the Philippines’ number one teleserye as proven by its national TV rating of 27.1% when it premiered on Monday (October 27). Based on data from Kantar Media, the pilot episode of “Forevermore” ranked second to “TV Patrol” in the overall list of most-watched programs nationwide. Its national TV rating was more than double the ratings of its rival series on GMA, “Hiram na Alaala,” which only garnered 12.8%. The premiere of the Cathy Garcia-Molina and Ted Boborol-directed series also became the hottest topic online when…
After winning the PHILSTAGE Gawad Buhay Award for Outstanding Production of an Existing Material for a Musical in 2013, executive producer Santi Santamaria decided that “Grease” deserved a rerun. Once again! Relive the “wop bam a lu mop, a wop bam boom!” days with the sleek, head “greaser” and dangerously charming Danny Zuko (to be played by Guji Lorenzana), shy new girl in school Sandy Dumbrowski (to be played by Tippy Dos Santos) as this hip classical Broadway musicals turned American cinema gem starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John returns to the Philippines. Joining the two and making her comeback…
ABS-CBN’s master drama series “Ikaw Lamang” ended on a high note, hitting 34.1% versus “Hiram Na Alaala” with only 13.1%. “Strawberry Lane” remains to be GMA Network’s most-watched TV show on Telebabad block, landed at #7 on October 22 and 23 and #6 on Friday. October 22, 2014 – Wednesday Kape’t Pandasal (0.3%) / My Puhunan (Replay) (0.7%) vs. Tunay Na Buhay (Replay) (1.0%) Umagang Kay Ganda (3.5%) vs. Unang Hirit (3.7%) Kris Tv (5.3%) vs. Doraemon (9.3%) / Ghost Fighter (11.7%) / Shaman King (12.5%) / Bleach (11.5%) / Hunter X Hunter (12.3%) Spongebob Squarepants (7.4%) vs. Dragon Ball…
In Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Big Hero 6,” a plus-sized inflatable robot named Baymax makes a difference in the life of teen prodigy Hiro Hamada. Baymax cares. That’s what he was designed to do. The vinyl robot’s job title is technically Personal Healthcare Companion: With a simple scan, Baymax can detect vital stats, and, given a patient’s level of pain, can treat nearly any ailment. Conceived and built by Tadashi Hamada – Hiro’s older brother — Baymax just might revolutionize the healthcare industry. “We pick up the story right after Hiro’s loss, and that’s a really hard place to find…
Known as the legendary killing machine in a hyper-real, super-secret criminal community, “John Wick” (played by Keanu Reeves), walks its dark halls once again after retiring from the ruthless world he used to live to avenge the death of his wife. After the sudden death of his beloved wife, John Wick (Reeves) receives one last gift from her, a beagle puppy named Daisy, and a note imploring him not to forget how to love. But John’s mourning is interrupted when his 1969 Boss Mustang catches the eye of sadistic thug Iosef Tarasov (Alfie Allen). When John refuses to sell the…
Juan Direction hunks Charlie Sutcliffe and Daniel Marsh were third to be eliminated from The Amazing Race Philippines 2 after placing last on the third leg of the race. In last Saturday’s episode, the 9 remaining teams dashed from a puto factory in Calasiao to the Lingayen Capitol Center in Pangasinan, the pit stop for the third Leg of the Race. TV5 princess Ritz Azul, the third leg’s pit stop greeter, welcomed the racers as they arrived to be checked-in by race master Derek Ramsay. Team Dating Couple Matthew Edwards and Phoebe Walker was first to arrive, winning another PHP…
PBB Teen Edition big winner and anime jock Myrtle Sarrosa leads this week’s Halloween event on October 31, Friday at Megamall Cinema 7 lobby. Hero TV enthusiasts, get ready for some trick or treat and parlor games as early as 11 am. Various booths and entertainment await everyone. Admission is free and is open to all kids in costume plus one companion each. The first 500 qualified kids get a Hero event passport and treat bag at the registration booth located at the entrance area of SM Megamall Cinema 7 Lobby. Event passport must be presented to each booth to…
ABS-CBN’s official FM radio station in Metro and Mega Manila, My Only Radio (MOR) 101.9 For Life! will give “MORe fun and MORe music” to all of its loyal Kapamilya listeners through its free “MOR Live” Halloween concert this Friday (October 31), 9PM, at Tiendesitas in Pasig. Featured in the free MOR concert are Rivermaya, YouTube sensation Jireh Lim, and Star Records’ folk-pop maestro Darryl Shy. Also part of the concert is the official launch ABS-CBN Publishing, Inc.’s “Dear MOR,” the much awaited book version of the hit noontime radio drama anthology hosted by DJ Jasmin and Popoy. Don’t miss…
Viewers across urban and rural areas in the country tuned in to the return of “The Voice of the Philippines” as they watched the first batch of new hopefuls sing to try to turn the chairs of coaches Apl de Ap, Sarah Geronimo, Bamboo, and Lea Salonga. According to data from Kantar Media, the singing-reality show’s pilot episode last Sunday (October 26) recorded a national TV rating of 28.3%, or nine points higher than its rival program “Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho” (17.2%). Posts about the artists and the coaches also flooded on social networking site Twitter, with the official hashtag…
Broadcast journalist Karen Davila details the success story of Concha Lapid, one of the many residents of Sto. Tomas, Pampanga who make a living out of manufacturing caskets in “My Puhunan” tomorrow (October 29). Before getting into the casket-making industry, Concha had been working as a seamstress and her husband Bonifacio as a jeepney driver. Still, the hardworking couple could barely provide for their five kids. Determined to make ends meet, Concha and her husband Bonifacio eventually entered the casket manufacturing industry in their town, also known as the “Kabaong Capital of the Philippines.” They used an initial capital of…
Singer-actress Jolina Magdangal is overwhelmed with all the positive feedback and well wishes she has been receiving since her return to ABS-CBN. She recently had her first taping day (October 27) for the new drama series “Flordeliza,” wherein she will be co-starring with her long-time love team partner, Marvin Agustin. “I’m so excited and nervous, but in a good way, for everything that will happen next. After 12 years, I’m finally back home,” said Jolina about her ABS-CBN homecoming. “What really made me come back are the people on- and off-cam whom I missed working with. The first on my…
Writer/ curator Giselle P. Kasilag combines her twin passions for travel and photography in her first solo exhibition dubbed “Wanderlust: Windows to Asia.” Featuring 40 photographs, the exhibit opens on November 13, 2014 — which is also Kasilag’s 40th birthday — at the Water Dragon Gallery of the Yuchengco Museum. “Wanderlust” showcases photographs Kasilag has taken on her trips to various places in Asia, including South Korea, Cambodia, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Vietnam and the Philippines. Her favorite subjects include architecture, especially windows and staircases, as well as street scenes and nature views. “I like anything that can serve as…
October 28, 2013 (Quezon City, Philippines) – For a second time in a row, The Filipino Channel (TFC) provides the stage for overseas Filipinos (OFs) who could be the next generation of stars to shine as it draws the curtain for the 2013 TFCkat winners from around the world as they make their rounds in ABS-CBN and TFC shows. TFCkat, the premier Filipino network in the world’s first global talent search, aims to showcase the Filipino talent and affirm our pride and honor through the performing arts. According to ABS-CBN North America Managing Director Olivia Finina de Jesus, “TFC as…
Filipino rock star Arnel Pineda, lead singer of the United States-based band Journey, has partnered with Sanre’ Entertainment to help form “Asian Music Camp,” a music competition launched on October 25 at Edsa Shangri-La Hotel. The contest is open to singers and musicians from all over Asia, solo or group. Professional and amateur bands from Asian countries without any record contracts are invited to submit “raw” demo music videos of one cover and one original song, both in English, to the Asian Music Camp (AMC) website www.asianmusiccamp.com starting January 1, 2015 and ends on March 31, 2015. The winners stand to gain cash,…
If there are disappointed group of people now, these are the fans of Julie Anne San Jose who will be staging her major solo concert this year at a bigger venue entitled ‘Hologram’ as she fills the Mall Of Asia Arena on December 13. ‘Hologram’ will put the home-grown Kapuso star on top who started as one of the finalists of QTV’s “Pops Star Kids” and now in the league with Eraserheads, Jose Marie Chan and Freddie Aguilar whose albums have become diamond after extraordinary album sales. This open letter to the management of GMA Network and GMA Artist Center originally posted at KGF is a perception of a…