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Here’s a Media Advisory on Smart and Sun Cellular’s Network Readiness and Preparation for Typhoon Ruby/Hagupit. SMART & SUN are preparing for Typhoon ‘Hagupit’, which is expected to make landfall this weekend. We continue to monitor the typhoon’s movement, and plans are in place to maintain communication services and ensure speedy response and restoration should facilities be adversely affected. We are prepositioning restoration equipment and personnel in the Visayas, Southern Luzon & Northern Mindanao regions. The equipment includes generator sets and batteries that will support capacities of telecommunications equipment in the region, as well as equipment for free call and…
After making everyone cry in “Pure Love,” Alex Gonzaga will portray the famous role of Maricel Soriano in the TV adaptation of Regal Films’ “Inday Bote,” which originally starred William Martinez, Richard Gomez and Maricel Soriano as Inday which is set to conquer the Philippine TV viewing habits of Filipinos in 2015. The role of Richard and William was given to Alex’s new leading men Matteo Guidicelli and Kean Cipriano in the upcoming series. “Inday Bote,” which began as a komiks novel by Pablo S. Gomez, tells the story of a tomboy and her younger brother Onyong who sell used bottles, one of…
Our bodies need protein to build cells and repair damaged tissues. Thus, protein should be an integral part of our daily diet. It is quite awesome that many of our local celebrities and personalities are taking a huge step towards promoting protein intake for healthier bodies. It is, of course, a known fact that these people have a huge influence on the choices made by their fans and followers. Brand Ambassador Daniel Matsunaga of San Marino Tuna Flakes leads The Dailypedia’s list of 10 celebrities who live and breathe protein. “I’m very physical and I work out a lot,” said…
“ASAP 19” serves up spectacular holiday treat this Sunday (December 7) by celebrating Filipino musical talents by paying tribute to OPM Luminary Ogie Alcasid as ASAP 2014 Elite Circle Platinum Awardee, a prestigious award recognizing OPM artists who have reached multi-platinum status in the music industry. Included among the recipients for the 24K and Platinum Awards are Sarah Geronimo, Karylle, Noel Cabangon, Gloc 9, and Daniel Padilla. Aside from the glittering treat from the Kapamilya OPM Artists, TV viewers will surely fall in love just like in old times because of the much-anticipated reunion of Pops and Martin in Penthouse…
With a stroke of a brush, Patrick Rosas can transform any woman to whatever look she desires. In celebration of his genius and artistry, the makeup artist to the stars Patrick Rosas launched a coffee table book called ‘Rituals’ in partnership with ABS-CBN Publishing Inc. Patrick is one of the best in his field: ABS-CBN Publishing has been working with him for a long time and he always delivers compelling, unparalleled work. It’s our pleasure to be part of this project and we are excited to share with everyone the masterpiece that is ‘Rituals’,” says ABS-CBN Publishing Inc’s Managing Director,…
Are you hungry for the sweetest competition on TV? Lifestyle Network’s “The Clash” has got you covered this week! An intense battle in the kitchen to begins as our clashers are now down to three talented girls – a pastry cook, an entrepreneur, and a French-trained baker. Pastry cook Jessica Relos has a variety of interests. This gutsy girl who had worked in a prominent hotel in Vancouver has plenty of talents. Aside from being a self-proclaimed foodie, Jessica also loves to play the guitar and to dance. She thinks excellent deserts need some key ingredients: precision, creativity, and lots…
The festive season is upon us and the carols are in full swing reminding us to have a “merry little Christmas”. It’s also the time when gifts are given and received. And with every passing year, finding the perfect gift gets harder and harder. A consumer survey conducted by Microsoft revealed that Filipinos are starting to plan their goals for 2015. It also showed how they see technology tools and toys as aids in accomplishing them. With the wide range of Lumia devices, there will always be a perfect gadget that suits every lifestyle and budget: Lumia 930 (P26,990…
Kathryn Bernardo discovers friends’ true colors in “Wansapanataym presents Puppy Ko Si Papi”
Teen Queen Kathryn Bernardo’s character in “Wansapanataym” will discover her friends’ true colors this Sunday (December 7) in the continuation of “Puppy Ko Si Papi.” Despite her desire to get the acceptance of her schoolmates, Iris (Kathryn) begins to lose her trust in the people she considered her real friends after she finds out about their evil plans against her. Will Iris finally learn to value the people who truly love and care for her, especially her overprotective father Douglas (Dominic Ochoa)? What will she do when Douglas’ transformation slowly becomes permanent? Also part of “Wansapanataym Presents Puppy ko si…
Inah Estrada (Rochelle), the daughter of John Estrada and Janice de Belen, stars in “Ipaglaban Mo” this Saturday (December 6) as a 16-year-old expectant mom, who ran away from her parents because they planned to put her baby up for adoption. Rochelle’s strict parents also did not approve of her boyfriend Boyet (Francis Magundayao) and even chose another man to marry her. To force her to return home, her parents sought help from a lawyer. However, Rochelle was not frightened and stood by her decision to oppose them and fought for her right as the mother of her child even…
TFC@theMovies brings “Past Tense” to 38 theatres in the U.S. and 13 in Canada starting December 5
REDWOOD SHORES, CA, December 4, 2014 – The last time Kim Chiu and Xian Lim teamed up on the big screen under award-winning director Mae Cruz Alviar – which was just in early 2014 – their film Bride for Rent grossed over P326 million in the Philippine box office. Versatile comedienne Ai Ai de las Alas co-starred in Sisterakas, an entry of ABS-CBN Star Cinema to the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival, which earned over P391 million. These two films are now the 7th and 4th, respectively, highest grossing films of all time in Philippine cinema history. TFC@theMovies is giving…
Darren Espanto, Juan Karlos Labajo, Darlene Vibares and Lyca Gairanod all set for major PICC concert
They were endeared to the audiences with their individual stories and exceptional singing talent. You have seen them pour their hearts out through different songs in the hit reality talent show The Voice Kids and now you can see the final four on stage to lend their beautiful voices on a night of music and melody. Fans of The Voice Kids are in for more excitement as Top 6 will hold their first major concert titled The Voice Kids All-In The Concert to be held on Dec. 6, 8 p.m. at Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Plenary Hall. Be blown away…
“Night at the Museum 3: Secret of the Tomb” opens January 8 in cinemas nationwide in the Philippines
Gear up for 2015’s wildest adventure opener for the whole family with the world’s greatest of comic talents led by Ben Stiller along with (the late) Robin Williams, Owen Wilson, Ricky Gervais, Ben Kingsley, and Rebel Wilson in “Night at the Museum 3: Secret of the Tomb” with Shawn Levy once again at the helm, producing and directing a pantheon of comic talent. More than thrice the fun, adventure and thrills in the latest instalment of one of the world’s most successful film franchise, Stiller reprises his role as Larry Daley, a museum guard who travels the globe, , uniting…
ABS-CBN president & CEO Charo Santos-Concio, Kapamilya stars, and anchors hailed as Makabata Stars
ABS-CBN reaped 38 awards for its child-safe programs and and worth-emulating TV personalities at the Anak TV Awards recently. The Anak TV Seal, a seal of good housekeeping on Philippine television not found anywhere else in the world, was awarded to 18 Kapamilya programs deemed as wholesome and generally child safe. The awardees of Anak TV Seal were chosen by jurors composed of parents, educators, business and media people, government, media, NGOs, religious sector, and youth. ABS-CBN’s regional programs led the pack of winners namely “Agri tayo Dito,” “Bayanijuan,” “Bida Kapampangan,” “MagTV Na Amiga–Bacolod,” “MagTV Na–Cebu,” “MagTV Na De Aton…
“The Voice of the Philippines Season 2” begins to trim down their teams in the battle rounds starting December 6
The four coaches of the top-rating and Twitter-trending “The Voice of the Philippines” will begin to trim down their teams in the battle rounds this weekend (Dec 6 and 7), but their power to steal artists from one another will make the stakes even higher for them. Coaches Apl de Ap, Sarah Geronimo, Bamboo, and Lea Salonga will choose two artists from their respective teams to perform a song and select a winner from each battle who will advance to the next stage of the competition – the knockouts. However, the eliminated artists may get a second chance if another…
LONDON, UK, December 4, 2014 – James Bond producers, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli today announced the title of the 24th James Bond adventure, “Spectre.” The film, from Albert R. Broccoli’s EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, and Sony Pictures Entertainment, is directed by Sam Mendes and stars Daniel Craig, who returns for his fourth film as Ian Fleming’s James Bond 007. “Spectre” begins principal photography on Monday, December 8, and is set for global release on November 6, 2015. Along with Daniel Craig, Mendes presented the returning cast, Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris, Ben Whishaw and Rory Kinnear as well as…
ABS-CBN’s primetime supremacy was bolstered by its top-caliber teleseryes, including the recently concluded “Pure Love” and “Hawak Kamay,” and new offerings “Bagito” and “Dream Dad.” “Pure Love” ended on a high note last November 14 with 29.2%, which was also the program’s all-time-high national TV rating. Its rival program, on the other hand, “Coffee Prince” got 11.2% on the said day. “Hawak Kamay” also finished strongly last November 21 with 33.5%, while its rival “More Than Words” scored 16.4%. “Bagito” instantly captured viewers during its premiere last November 17 with a national TV rating of 27.2%, while its rival program…