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“It’s Showtime” gave a moving tribute to its viewers for their undying support for the show for the past five years at the end of the Magpasikat Week last Saturday (October 25). A VTR, narrated by its hosts, showed the journey of the program from its debut in 2009 as a talent competition in the morning until its launch as the Kapamilya network’s noontime show in 2012. But the VTR did not only show the program’s triumphs, notably its consistently high TV ratings and popular segments, but also its struggles along the way, and how the hosts and the staff…

Four days after they opened their registration page for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, Smart Communications has announced it will offer iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, the biggest advancements in iPhone history. Smart’s pre-orders for the recently announced iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus will start on November 7, Friday at www.smart.com.ph/iPhone and will be available a soon on their stores nationwide. With screens sizes of 4.7 and 5.5 inches, respectively, the iPhone has finally broken the 4-inch barrier, bringing Apple’s phone up to speed with most other high-end smartphones on the market. In addition to the bump in sizes,…

It can now be told! Iya Villania is now back to the arms of GMA Network! If RnB Prince Jay-R, Maxene Magalona transfered to ABS-CBN, Iya Villania, after being a Kapamilya for over a decade, returned back to her home GMA Network after inking a contract this afternoon. With Iya during the contract signing is her manager Arnold Vegafria with the GMA Executies lead by CEO Atty. Felipe Gozon and Entertainment TV group SVP Lilybeth Rasonable. This is a homecoming for Iya as she started with GMA’s Click back in 2003. “We welcome her with open arms,” according to Lilybeth Rasonable. Iya’s last project…

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…