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The Carlos Palanca Foundation, Inc. (CPF) is now accepting entries to the 65th season of the Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature (Palanca Awards). Established in 1950, the Palanca Awards honors the legacy of businessman and philanthropist Don Carlos Palanca Sr., a staunch supporter of education and literature. The Palanca Awards aims to develop Philippine Literature by providing incentives for writers to craft their most outstanding literary works and by being a treasury of these literary gems. The contest is open to both aspiring and seasoned writers. The Novel and Nobela categories, both of which are offered only every two…

ABS-CBN’s primetime (6PM-12MN) block remains undisputed with an average audience share of 48%, which is 17 points higher than GMA’s 31%. Primetime Bida’s consistent dominance is a result of viewers’ strong support for the network’s top-caliber drama series such as “Dream Dad” (29.4), “Forevermore” (28.6%), “Two Wives (21.4%), and “Bagito” (16.7%). Aside from primetime, the Kapamilya network’s late afternoon (3PM-6PM) block also rose compared to the previous month. From an average audience share of 37% in January, ABS-CBN’s late afternoon block climbed to 39% in February. It was strengthened by the return of “Kapamilya Deal or No Deal,” which hit…

ABS-CBN Publishing, Inc. will recognize homegrown talents as it begins to celebrate the best in real estate, architecture, and design in the country with the prestigious Philippines Property Awards, the biggest annual event in the real estate industry. As a leading name in the publishing industry, ABS-CBN Publishing, Inc. partners with Ensign Media, the official organizer of the Philippines Property Awards and publisher of the Property Report magazine to boost awareness about the world class projects and innovations that have been given birth by the property industry in the Philippines. Now on its third year, the Philippines Property Awards (PPA)…

Even before he won the hearts of Filipinos via “The Voice of the Philippines Season 2” as the grand winner, Jason James Dy is already a winning the internet not just because of his good voice but also his good looks. Jason James Dy is not just ‘the voice,’ he’s also the face that could launch thousand bras. Seriously, he’s hot and charming and talented. Seriously! What else will you ask if he’s your boyfriend… Take a look at some of those photos we have seen on his personal Facebook account. We’ll dig for more so please bookmark this link. LOL Taken…

Barcelona, Spain, March 1 2015 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced its entirely redefined smartphones, the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge. Creating a new standard for design, craftsmanship and performance, the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge seamlessly blend premium materials with the most advanced Samsung technology to offer consumers an unmatched mobile experience. “With the all new Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge, Samsung is offering what’s next in mobility, along with a new standard to drive the global mobile agenda,” said JK Shin, CEO and Head of IT & Mobile Communications Division at Samsung Electronics. “By…

Great mornings start with a great breakfast, because there’s nothing like waking up to the thought of having your classic favorites for your most important meal of the day. McDonald’s once again shares the goodness of a McDonald’s breakfast through the 3rd National Breakfast Day. On March 9, McDonald’s celebrates the “world’s biggest breakfast” where all participating McDonald’s restaurants nationwide and in other countries will each give away a free McMuffin for the first 1,000 customers starting 6:00 a.m. Customers may line-up at the front counter for their free Egg McMuffin, or go for a Drive-Thru visit on their way…

Shot entirely in London, Christian Bautista’s latest music video “The Way We Were” features the London star and former flame Rachelle Ann Go. The song is included in Christian’s newest album “Soundtrack,” under Universal Records. The music video, directed by Christian himself and shot by brother Joshua, features scenes from Christian and Rachelle’s recent meet-up in London. It also showed the former couple’s “happier days.” Recently, the “Miss Saigon” star has been receiving rave reviews for her portrayal of Gigi. She also won Best Supporting Actress from Whatsonstage awards.

In Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Movies’ new comedy adventure “The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water,” fans will see fully realized, three dimensional versions of their favorite characters for the first time. “The show has always had an element of animation and live action; animated characters in Bikini Bottom and a few live action segments in our world,” says executive producer and series-creator by Stephen Hillenburg. “But we’ve never done anything on this level.” “From the beginning, we knew we needed to do something big,” says director Paul Tibbitt of the initial planning stages of “The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out…

March 4, 2015 (QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES) – ABS-CBN’s Teen King Daniel Padilla and Teen Queen Kathryn Bernardo will prove it is okay to be crazy, beautiful, and in love at the same time as they return to the big screen in Star Cinema’s latest offering, “Crazy Beautiful You” which will be shown by The Filipino Channel (TFC) through TFC@theMovies, to Kapamilyas in Australia and New Zealand starting this March 19, Thursday. Fans in the Philippines raved about the movie, claiming it to be the tandem’s most honest and most kilig movie to date. With their fans’ feedback, it did not…

Barely 2 Decades of Success & Beauty For 18 gorgeous years now, Diana Stalder Face, Body, & Skincare Center by Dermaline Inc. has weathered the years, yet the years did not weather her.  DS stood against the test of times and continued to age with grace prior to it’s inception in 2006. A brainchild of a Filipino-Swedish couple, DS ‘s now emerges as one of the most sophisticated, stable & competitive portal in the skin treatment, fitness and aesthetics industry. A Golden Start 2015 was welcome with a happy note in celebration of the Chinese New Year. Extra lucky bloggers…

“Sana maging masaya sila sa buhay may asawa dahil ako, sobrang saya ko!” This was the reaction of Kapuso primetime queen Marian Rivera when asked to comment on Karylle’s recent statement that she had a two-timing ex-boyfriend. During the Friday episode of ABS-CBN’s variety show “It’s Showtime,” Vice Ganda cornered co-host Karylle on whether she had been cheated. “Nangyari na ba sa iyo ‘yan,” Vice Ganda said, “na meron kang boyfriend tapos tinwo-time ka? Para totoo ang hugot. Nangyari na ba ‘yan, na-two-time ka, ‘yung hindi mo alam, may dyowa na?” The question prompted cheers from the audience. Karylle tried to change…

Filming this year’s Award Winner for Best Picture “Birdman” for that also won Best Director (Alejandro González Iñárritu) was one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences of Michael Keaton’s (also this year’s Oscar nominee for Best Actor) career. Along with a very impressive cast, Keaton stars as Riggan Thomson, an actor who once starred as Birdman, a comic book superhero, which brought him fame and wealth but damaged his credibility whilst inflating his ego. He was a huge star but now that star is on the wane. Keaton himself played The Caped Crusader in two Batman films for Tim…

Two of ABS-CBN’s primetime TV series hit its newest all-time high national TV ratings last night (Feb. 25). “Dream Dad” topped the list of most-watched TV programs nationwide with 32.3%, “Forevermore” closely followed with a national TV rating of 31.6%. February 25, 2015 (Wednesday) Kape’t Pandasal (0.2%) / Realitv Mga Bidyong Nakakabilib (Replay) (0.4%) vs. Tunay Na Buhay (Replay) (0.5%) Umagang Kay Ganda (2.9%) vs. Unang Hirit (3.0%) Kris Tv (4.5%) vs. One Piece (7.9%) / Pokemon (10.1%) / Dragon Ball (13.5%) Spongebob Squarepants (5.2%) vs. Detective Conan (14.2%) Remi Nobody’s Girl (6.5%) vs. Fairytail (14.3%) Cedie Ang Munting Prinsipe…

After BUM’s successful campaign on “Unleash Your RealiTee”, comes another unconventional attempt to provide an alternative inspiration for today’s youth in clothing—the Black Summer Collection. Contrary to the usual choice of hues for tropical summer setting—floral designs, neon or pastels are the most likely preference for getups. BUM takes on a different route and still aligned to its thrust of motivating the Filipino youth to be ‘stylish’, ‘adventurous’, ‘liberating’, and ‘tactful’ at the same time. BUM known for its atypical concept in sense and style, it has successfully put together teen stars in Philippine entertainment industry; dominated by two of…

IMAX Corporation, Sony Pictures Entertainment and MRC announced recently that the futuristic action-thriller “Chappie,” the third feature film from visionary director Neill Blomkamp (“District 9,” “Elysium”), will be digitally re-mastered into the immersive IMAX® format and released into IMAX® theatres in the Philippines on March 5, 2015. It will also open in 2D cinemas nationwide on the same date. Written by Blomkamp and Terri Tatchell, “Chappie” tells the original story of a precocious robot named Chappie, the first robot with the ability to think and feel for itself. The film stars Sharlto Copley (“Maleficent,” “District 9”), Dev Patel (“Slumdog Millionaire”),…

Catch rock’s legendary group perform its greatest hits when Crosby, Stills & Nash (CSN) visits Manila for an evening of soft-rock songs and beautiful harmonies during a concert on March 16, 8 pm, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City. The historic one-night musical event from Ovation Productions, dubbed “An Evening With Crosby, Stills & Nash,” is part of the legendary American trio’s 2015 Asian tour that also includes several key cities in Japan as well as Singapore. It is expected to draw a huge turnout of rock fans, mostly Baby Boomers lured by the sound of the…