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One of the producers, Castiel Production, of “Sa Totoong Buhay Naman” concert set on February 20 clarified that the show was moved to a new date to accommodate Maine Mendoza as requested by the fans. The producer also hopes that this will be their last postponement of the concert. Regarding the reason why they re-sched the concert, Castiel Productions belies rumors about dismal ticket sales and promised to bring Maine Mendoza on the next date sometime in March. Regarding promotions, the cast were still promoting “Sa Totoong Buhay Naman” until February 18 and even “Eat Bulaga” promoted this on their show. https://www.facebook.com/castielproduction/videos/476988939153100/ But unfortunately,…

TV5 gives official statement with regard to the controversial video of Manny Pacquiao about same-sex marriage. In a statement released by TV5 Corporate PR, the broadcast network admitted that the video posted online about Manny Pacquiao’s comments on same-sex marriage was “minimally edited in good faith” but not spliced. The network explained that Pacquiao received the full raw video of the interview on the same day it was posted. Backlash against Pacquiao was immediate, with netizens and LGBT personalities condemning him for his gay slur. He was subsequently dropped by Nike as one of its endorsers. Here’s the full video interview:…

After debunking Manny Pacquiao’s contention that animals don’t have same-sex relations, international singer and world-renowned Miss Saigon artist Lea Salonga has left a short but meaningful message again on her social media account following Pacquiao’s controversial statement on same-sex marriage and the LGBT community. As the furor appeared to be dying down, Pacquiao, who will retire after his next fight in April to concentrate on his political career, rekindled the row with a post on Instagram. It featured a passage from the Old Testament’s Leviticus that describes homosexuality as “detestable” and says those who practise it “are to be put to death;…

Viewers nationwide were immediately fascinated by ABS-CBN’s newest primetime teleserye “Dolce Amore” starring Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil as its pilot episode last night (Feb 15) won the ratings game. According to data from Kantar Media, “Dolce Amore’s” registered a national TV rating of 35.6%, or more than double than that of GMA’s “That’s My Amboy,” which only managed to score 15.8%. The teleserye’s sweet beginning gave a peek into the young life of Serena (Liza) after she was adopted by Italian socialites Roberto (Ruben Maria Soriquez) and Luciana (Cherie Gil). As a baby, Serena was separated from her real…

Destiny will always find a way to bring back old lovers together as the hit Kapamilya show “On the Wings of Love” top billed by James Reid and Nadine Lustre nears its finale on February 26 (Fri). Set to end in 10 days, “On the Wings of Love” has turned into a phenomenal hit among Filipinos worldwide since it premiered in August 2015 as it captivated audiences with the heartfelt love story of Clark and Leah. Critics and fans alike also praised how the show championed OFW issues by delving into thorough research to properly depict it in “On the…

UNA Senatorial candidate Alma Moreno joined the fray and gave her opinion regarding the controversial statement of Manny Pacquiao on homosexuality and same-sex marriage. Alma and Pacquiao are both running under the United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) party of presidential candidate VP Jejomar Binay. But Alma did not hesitate in opposing Pacquiao’s description of same-sex unions as “worse than animals”. Conveying her opinion in a text message sent to Inquirer.net written by Marc Jayson Cayabyab on February 18, 2016. Alma said she respects Pacquaio for bringing honor to the country and for his being a good human being and Christian. However, she…

“Pinoy Big Brother” alumni Kim Chiu, just like some of the biggest actresses today, have faced plastic ­surgery accusations on an hourly basis. Her nose, especially, gets the flak. https://www.instagram.com/p/BB97aZKLBUn/ And thru her Instagram account @chinitaprincess on February 19, the 25-year-old actress addressed the issue about the alleged ‘nose job’ and hopefully, this will end all the questions. She posted a photo with caption: “Here it is.. don’t want to post this na sana pero para matigil na.. some people don’t understand puberty and what make up can do (thanks to my makeup artists). Ayan na po, last 2014 I got into a car accident…

One of ABS-CBN’s biggest love teams James Reid and Nadine Lustre aka JaDine, confirmed their relationship status on February 20 during their “Jadine In Love” concert at the Araneta Coliseum. James confessed his love to Nadine in front of their fans. https://twitter.com/ABSCBNpr/status/701054617723875329 James Reid, in an interview with MJ Felipe right after the concert, confirmed that they’re already together officially since February 11. They were also spotted at the Powerplant Mall shopping for computer games on Valentine’s Day. https://twitter.com/mjfelipe/status/701053786052100096 Well, all I can say now is congrats and keep-safe your relationship!

The Guillermo Mendoza Foundation will be awarding the 2016 winners of the Box Office Entertainment Awards at the Kia Theatre in Quezon City, Sunday, April 17. The lead stars of “A Second Chance” and “Beauty & The Bestie” was chosen to be this year’s Phenomenal Stars, while Vic Sotto and Ai-Ai delas Alas were given the Box Office Kng and Queen titles for the movie “My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore”. JoWaPao of “Eat Bulaga’s” popular ‘Kalyeserye’ was given the Bert Marcelo Lifetime Achievement Award while AnBie (Andrei Paras and Barbie Forteza) was recognized as Most Promising Love Team on TV. Here is the list of some of the winners shared by Nora…

“It’s Showtime” continues to win against “Eat Bulaga!” in national TV ratings and scored 18.3% vs rival’s 14.7%. Kapamilya afternoon dramas “Doble Kara” (16.6%), “Tubig at Langis” (12.9%), and “And I Love You So” (12.1%) continue to claim victory over rival Kapuso shows. “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” still tops the list of most watched programs nationwide with 43.5%. See whole day TV ratings on February 18, 2016 on the next page.

John Philip Bughaw aka Balang, the young boy who got everyone talking about his dance moves, appeared on Ellen DeGeneres’ show for the third time Friday, February 19. Like his previous guesting, Balang once again charmed Ellen and her studio audience with his dance cover of Justin Bieber’s “Sorry,” which went viral last month. He even caught the attention of Bieber himself, who praised Balang for his spirited dance moves. Watch his newest performance here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deG1wnpgL1s The 7-year-old Filipino kid appeared on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” twice in 2015, and his Facebook page, which is full of his dance videos and photos, has more than…

Watch the cast of hit primetime series “On the Wings of Love,” led by James Reid and Nadine Lustre, as they gather on the “ASAP” stage for the last time this Sunday (Feb 21) before their highly anticipated finale happening next week. ASAP’s OTWOL day continues with Gerald Anderson’s celebration of his 10th year in showbiz plus the return of 90’s OPM Icon Donna Cruz with the Ultimate Media Star Toni Gonzaga. Meanwhile, Sarah Lahbati and Enchong Dee sizzle the dance floor with the cast of “Pasion de Amor”— Jake Cuenca, Ejay Falcon, Joseph Marco, Arci Munoz, Ellen Adarna, and…

Fairy prince Chokee (Marco Masa) will use his powers to help recover Sisay’s (Sharlene San Pedro) vegetable stand and regain its customers as their adventure continues in “Wansapanataym Presents: Susi ni Sisay.” While Susan’s (Jolina Magdangal) vegetable stand continues to boom, Sisay’s stall slowly loses profit and is on the verge of closing permanently. But Chokee won’t let that happen as he will take Sisay to a place where they can buy vegetables for a much lower price. With the fairy prince’s huge help, Sisay will make sure Chokee reunites with his family by helping him find the portal’s key…

ABS-CBN subsidiary Creative Programs, Inc. (CPI) renews its ties with the Philippine Cable Television Association (PCTA) for the organization’s 24th convention themed “SHIFT”, the largest annual gathering of cable system owners and representatives this April 12-15. CPI will be the platinum sponsor at the convention wherein over 600 cable system PCTA members nationwide will get to see all the local and foreign channels that it owns and distributes through an interactive booth display at the Grand Ballroom of Marriott Hotel, Resorts World Manila. It will also host the Appreciation night on April 12 at the Manila Ballroom of Marriott Hotel,…

“It’s Showtime” maintains its lead over “Eat Bulaga” with 17.8% vs. 15%. Kapamilya afternoon dramas “Doble Kara” (16.2%), “Tubig at Langis” (12.5%), and “And I Love You So” (12.0%) win over their respective rival shows. “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” is still the most watched TV program in the country with 42% vs. rival’s 18.6%. “Dolce Amore’s” sweet victory continues with a national TV rating of 34.9%. “On the Wings of Love” (22.4%) sustains its place in the top 5 most watched TV programs. See whole day TV ratings on February 17, 2016 on the next page.

Veteran actress Rosanna Roces returns to television and plays the role of a grandmother raped by five different men this Saturday (Feb 20) in ABS-CBN’s hit legal drama “Ipaglaban Mo.” Lola Elisa is known for being jolly, cheerful, and a bit tactless. Because of their old age, she and her husband seem to have lost the spark they once had when it comes to love and intimacy. One day, their relationship will be put to test when armed men break into their homes and take turns sexually abusing the helpless old lady. How will Lola Elisa fight for her right?…