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US Ambassador Phillip Goldberg takes the spotlight in “The Bottomline With Boy Abunda” this Saturday (November 8) to share his insights regarding the transparency of the US and its commitment to seek justice for the 26-year-old Jennifer Laude who was allegedly killed by Private First Class Joseph Scott Pemberton. Goldberg served as Ambassador to Bolivia from 2006 to 2008, Chief of Mission in Pristina, Kosovo, from 2004 to 2006 and Deputy Chief of Mission at the US Embassy in Santiago, Chile, from 2001 to 2004. He was sworn in as US Ambassador to the Philippines on November 21, 2013. Goldberg…

One year after Super Typhoon Yolanda, children affected by the disaster are hopeful about what the future brings. The photography exhibition launched today entitled “Through the Eyes of Children – Stories of Hope and Resilience in Tacloban,” feature images by young photographers on how families are recovering and rebuilding their lives a year after the typhoon, as part of the EYE SEE project with Sony Corporation. Twenty young photographers from different bunkhouses in Tacloban took part in a photography workshop organized by UNICEF and the Tacloban City Social Welfare Development office. Photography offers these children a chance to voice their…

Will there be a new face or host, a new format for GMA Network’s “24 Oras?” Based on the taser released by GMA Network titled “May magbabago sa loob ng 24 Oras,” it’s going to be a big change for the Philippine primetime news on November 10! Watch the teaser here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Tg3W7VIq80

Broadcast company GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) continued to dominate TV ratings in Urban Luzon and Mega Manila in October 2014. Based on data from October 1 to 31 (with the dates of October 26 to 31 based on overnight data) from trusted ratings service provider Nielsen TV Audience Measurement, GMA Network outrated ABS-CBN and TV5 in Urban Luzon with a 37 percent household audience share, 6.2 points higher than ABS-CBN’s 30.8 and 28.8 points higher than TV5’s 8.2. GMA likewise remained undefeated in Mega Manila, posting a 38.1 percent household audience share, ahead of ABS-CBN’s 28.1 percent by 10 points and TV5’s 8.9 percent by…

The re-imagined fairytale characters get to sing in the new trailer of Disney’s highly anticipated fantasy adventure “Into the Woods” from director Rob Marshall. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRgr7itwgak “Into the Woods” is a modern twist on the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales, intertwining the plots of a few choice stories and exploring the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests. This humorous and heartfelt musical follows the classic tales of Cinderella (Anna Kendrick), Little Red Riding Hood (Lilla Crawford), Jack and the Beanstalk (Daniel Huttlestone), and Rapunzel (MacKenzie Mauzy)—all tied together by an original story involving a baker and his wife (James Corden…

Walt Disney Studios and Lucasfilm have announced today, following the completion of principal photography, that Star Wars: Episode VII is now officially titled “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” The film stars Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, Kenny Baker, John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Max von Sydow, Lupita Nyong’o, Gwendoline Christie, Crystal Clarke, Pip Anderson, Christina Chong and Miltos Yerolemou. “Star Wars: Episode VII” is being directed by J.J. Abrams from a screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan and Abrams. Kathleen Kennedy, J.J. Abrams, and Bryan Burk are producing, and John…

Tacloban will forever exist as two cities – what was before Yolanda and what it is now. It’s been a year since the city was ravaged by the strongest tropical cyclone ever to hit land. Back then, many survivors said they only wanted to forget the day they lost everything. Today, the same survivors say, it would be a sin to forget because those who died have to be remembered and the stories of the loved ones they left behind have to be heard. Catch a documentary that tells these stories but doesn’t dwell on the drama tomorrow (November 8),…

For Filipinos, Christmas is a time for get-togethers, gift giving, and, of course, mouth-watering feasts. This season, Philips reminds us that while we maybe on vacation, our oral health is certainly not. “The holiday calendar is packed with parties and gatherings. With all the eating you’ll be doing, it can be quite easy to forget about oral health,” explains RJ Buenaventura, General Manager of Philips Consumer Lifestyle. This season, Philips works hand in hand with dental professionals to offer easy ways to keep everyone’s smiles picture ready. Buenaventura adds, “You can flaunt sparkling white grins while indulging on all the…

Kids these days are so clever. Whatever prank you play on them, they’re always two steps ahead of you. Social media royalties Cheska and Doug of Team Kramer decided to pull a big one on their three adorable kids in their latest video. In the prank video, Cheska and Doug pretended to be trapped inside their television set. Kendra, Scarlett, and Gavin rush to the living room to help mommy and daddy out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EI0E1r5_B0Y The trick was made more realistic and convincing by the vivid and crystal clear picture of their LG Ultra High Definition (UHD) TV. Home entertainment trailblazer…

Who would have thought that our favorite multimedia star will experience getting replaced? Toni Gonzaga who plays Julie in the popular comedy sitcom “Home Sweetie Home” gets replaced by comedy actress Cacai Bautista. One the next episode of “Home Sweetie Home,” Jayjay (Jayson Gainza) introduced to Julie (Toni Gonzaga) the new girl of his dreams, Jasmine (Cacai Bautista), who he claims to have replaced Julie in his heart. Viewers will be expecting a brewing issue as Julie attempts to tell Jayjay her doubts on Jasmine’s intentions. Meanwhile, For Saturday’s episode, Romeo will meet Mr. Romulo (Lou Veloso), a prospective client…

To infinity and beyond! Nearly two decades after Pixar Animation Studios created the world’s first computer-animated feature film with “Toy Story,” it revealed plans for Disney•Pixar’s “Toy Story 4,” an adventure that returns audiences to the world of the studio’s signature characters. John Lasseter, director of the original “Toy Story” and “Toy Story 2,” will direct the film, which opens a new chapter in the lives of Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the “Toy Story” gang. The story was dreamt up by Lasseter, Andrew Stanton, Pete Docter and Lee Unkrich, the storytellers who have been the driving force behind all three…

Award-winning actor Alex Medina (George) plays a man whose wife secretly had an affair with and was even impregnated by his younger brother in “Ipaglaban Mo” this Saturday (November 8). Five months after their wedding, George’s wife Joan (Bangs Garcia) gave birth to a baby. This prompted him to doubt whether he was the real father of the baby. Convinced that Joan cheated on him, George filed for annulment, but the court junked his petition. However, George and Joan still decided to part ways. After a few years, George fell in love with another woman. His only problem was that…

Broadcast journalist Atom Araullo recounts his experiences in covering the impact of super typhoon Yolanda in Tacloban tomorrow (Nov 7) on “Red Alert.” Despite the heavy rains and strong winds, Atom carried on with delivering the news and giving updates to the public on the wrath of the super typhoon. His news coverage even went viral online and netizens dubbed him the “guy in the rain.” What are the stories behind his talked about report? How did he and his crew manage to save lives while on duty? Meanwhile, Yolanda survivors also share with Atom what they went through and…

ABS-CBN stars surprised and gave emotional and heartfelt messages of thanks to important people in their lives and people who have served as inspiration to many via the #KapamilyaThankYou videos currently viewable online at www.kapamilyathankyou.com. John Lloyd Cruz thanked his discoverer in showbiz, Regie Picayo. While doing the interview, Regie was surprised by John Lloyd, who thanked his friend whom he has not seen in a long time. Multimedia star Toni Gonzaga, on the other hand, thanked her sister Alex Gonzaga. In a rare moment, Toni personally shared with Alex how thankful she is for having her in her life.…

The coaches of the top-rating and Twitter-trending “The Voice of the Philippines” Apl de Ap, Sarah Geronimo, Bamboo, and Lea Salonga are still on the hunt for artists for their respective teams in the continuation of the blind auditions that will now air Saturday and Sunday nights on ABS-CBN. This weekend (Nov 8 and 9), Teen King Daniel Padilla’s mother Karla Estrada gets on stage and tries her luck in the auditions. How will she face the coaches? And what finally urged her to pursue her longtime dream of being a professional singer? Don’t miss the performance of an OPM…

Teen Queen Kathryn Bernardo is excited to share with TV viewers, especially her fellow teenagers, the valuable life lessons in the newest “Wansapanataym” special titled ‘Puppy ko si Papi’ which will begin this Sunday (November 9). “I am very happy that I was given a chance again to star in ‘Wansapanataym’ and become an instrument to teach the audience good values. I’m sure that many viewers of my age will be able to relate to my character, Iris, who misunderstood her father’s over-protectiveness,” said Kathryn who last appeared in “Wansapanataym” in 2011. “In ‘Puppy Ko si Papi,’ viewers will surely…