Author: LionhearTV

April 23, 2015 (Quezon City, Philippines) –ABS-CBN The Filipino Channel (TFC) earned its first Anvil Award for Public Relations at the recently concluded 50th Anvil Awards held in Marriott Hotel, Manila for its advocacy campaign that encouraged overseas Filipinos (OFs) to exercise their right to vote in the 2013 elections. “Boto Mo, Kinabukasan ng Bawat Pilipino,” earned a Silver Anvil under the category Outstanding Public Relations Programs Directed at Specific Stakeholders. The campaign, developed by TFC as a result of its landmark partnership with the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) and Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), won for meeting the highest…

The mega fight between people’s champ Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. is just days away and the “Bulilit” kids do their best to showcase a Pacman special episode in the longest running kiddie gag show, “Goin’ Bulilit” this Sunday (April 26). Get ready to have a fun packed Sunday with sketches on how crime rates plunge to zero whenever Pacman fights in the ring and Pacman’s intense training with Freddie Roach in the States. Don’t miss “Goin’ Bulilit’s” episode which airs after “TV Patrol Weekend” and “LUV U” which airs after “ASAP 19” on ABS-CBN this March 15. Catch…

How can an original Filipino musical combine comedy, drama, romance, action, deception, confessions, superheroes, supervillains, family and a maid ? Manila’s newest theater group Dalanghita Productions, in cooperation with the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA), proudly presents “Kung Paano Ako Naging Leading Lady The Musical” from Carlo Vergara’s one-act play and graphic novel of the same title. “Kung Paano Ako Naging Leading Lady” revolves story of two sisters named Mely and Viva who both yearn to fulfill their dreams. Their sibling relationship and rivalry becomes more complicated due to an unsettled past and a budding romance, all in the context…

They became box-office movie stars with the release of last year’s monster hit “Godzilla.” Now, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Elizabeth Olsen make their debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe when they take on the roles of Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch, respectively, in Marvel’s “Avengers: Age of Ultron.” One of the loose ends to clean up after the Battle of New York in the first “Avengers” film finds our Super Heroes in Eastern European Sokovia. This is where the Avengers encounter two new characters in the film – Pietro and Wanda Maximoff aka Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch. Producer Kevin Feige says, “They…

Meralco’s social development arm One Meralco Foundation and football team Loyola Meralco Sparks are once again teaming up with the Philippine Marine Corps for the annual “Football for Peace,” a sporting event which hopes to hone the football skills of children from conflict areas in the ARMM as well as other provinces where the Marines and the Philippine Army are deployed. The goal of the festival is to instill the values of sportsmanship, camaraderie, teamwork and discipline in the minds of these young athletes so that they grow up as productive and peace-loving citizens. More than 200 kids from Sultan…

ABS-CBN’s newest primetime drama series “Nathaniel” debuted strongly as the series topbilled by Gerald Anderson, Shaina Magdayao, and Marco Masa won national TV ratings. According to data from Kantar Media last Monday (April 20), “Nathaniel” scored a national TV rating of 29.4%, which is 14 percentage points higher compared to its rival program in GMA “Pari Ko’y” (15.3%). Because of the beautiful message and important values it wants to impart viewers, “Nathaniel” also conquered social networking sites such as Twitter where the hashtag #Nathaniel became a nationwide trending topic. The success of Gerald, Shaina, and Marco’s drama series continues as…

This may contain some MINOR spoilers too, so consider yourself warned. Not too many big budgeted movies can very well equate the level of visual prestige and narrative competence, and manage to come out with something that isn’t bereft of sense. More often than not, these gigantic productions tend to get their attention entirely stuck at maximizing the potential of their visual capability, only to lose the integrity of the script, in the process. So many movies, this year alone, proved to be a lot bigger than what they actually delivered, and yet achieved so little of what they could…

Kapamilya star Kim Chiu shines in an unlikely role as she portrays a “promo girl” for the upcoming episode of the hit sitcom, “Home Sweetie Home” this Saturday (April 25). Romeo (John Lloyd Cruz) is swamped with responsibilities at work and home and the load further surges when his cousin, Ellie (Kim Chiu) comes to Manila. Ellie’s visit becomes helpful to Romeo as she turns into one of Soo Agency’s promo girls, persons who promote Soo Agency’s clients from door to door. With her bubbly personality and hidden talent in sales, Ellie quickly shines in her role, but behind her…

Good news for all ice cream lovers in Makati! Baskin-Robbins, the world’s most beloved ice cream brand now brings scoops of smiles and joy to its recently opened store at Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center in Makati. It is Baskin-Robbins third branch in the country, serving a variety of delectable ice cream sundaes, custom cakes, frozen beverages and more. “We are delighted to celebrate this new milestone as we open our very first Makati branch of Baskin Robbins here in Greenbelt,” said Michael Dargani, president of IceDream Inc. “We are geared towards achieving the brand’s vision of strengthening its presence in…

MANILA – The Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) caught one of the most wanted pirates of movies and television programs of ABS-CBN and other major television networks in the country. Jonathan Dela Cruz was caught in the act of pirating television programs of ABS-CBN at his house in Bataan on Monday. The PNP-ACG said Dela Cruz created the website pinoy-tv-replay.com. that features a variety of shows from the different channels of ABS-CBN. “Nag-u-upload siya ng video copyrighted by ABS-CBN. Sa website dun sya kumikita sa pay-per-view. Once yung mga tao pumunta sa website at nag-view, automatic nag-ge-generate siya ng…

2012 “Legacy” stars Lovi Poe and Heart Evangelista are back together in a new Kapuso drama series titled “Beautiful Stranger.” There’s no details yet regarding their leading man which will be revealed this afternoon at the story-con. We’ll see… To be helmed by “Rhodora X” director Albert Langitan, Lovi and Heart will be backed up by veteran stars Christopher de Leon, Agot Isidro and Cherie Gil. It’s been a while since I last saw this kind of powerhouse cast on GMA Network shows. According to out source, “Beautiful Stranger” will be placed on the third slot to cater a more mature audience.

The news that is going around today is somewhat related to it, but a bit ludicrous for it tells about an alleged May-Dec affair of Janice de Belen and Gerald Anderson. Yes, you heard it right, I don’t know where it came from but I have seen a lot of articles (we might be late for the issue but it’s okay) linking Janice to the Gerald-Maja Breakup. Janice as of the moment have no reaction on the issue but she shared a cryptic post yesterday on her Instagram account, “Rumors are carried by haters, spread by fools, and accepted by idiots.” This is not the…

Time flies so fast and we seem unaware that ABS-CBN’s hit teleserye “Forevermore” topbilled by Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil already got 3 rivals saying goodbye. “Forevermore’s” latest and third victim will be “Once Upon A Kiss” which replaced “Strawberry Lane” which also replaced “Hiram na Ala-Ala.” Imagine that!? The newly-formed kapamilya loveteam Liz-Quen effortlessly trended and won not just in the ratings but also the hearts of the TV-viewers, not just in Mega Manila but also nationwide! That said, “Let the Love Begin” which will be headed by Ruru Madrid and Gabbi Garcia will have a huge mountain to climb, considering the unexpected success…

It’s all systems go for the first ever Madrid Fusión Manila, the famed gastronomic festival from Spain! Gathering some of the world’s most celebrated chefs in one roof and promising a food experience like no other, Madrid Fusión Manila happens this April 24 to 26, 2015 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. Madrid Fusión Manila will feature three main events, all of which present the Philippines as a rising culinary center of excellence in Asia: the International Gastronomy Congress, Trade Exhibition, and the Flavors of the Philippines. At the Congress, Michelin-grade Spanish chefs and celebrity chefs from Asia…

Don’t miss the real-time action when Manny Pacquiao clashes with Floyd Mayweather Jr. in the most anticipated boxing match of the century by watching its live coverage via pay-per-view on ABS-CBN TVplus ABS-CBN TVplus Ang Mahiwagang Black Box. Subscribers can watch the historic fight on May 3 (8AM) in crystal clear picture with no commercial breaks at P2,500, which will be offered by ABS-CBN TVplus until April 30. Now, not only cable TV subscribers get to watch the match live. Those who have the Mahiwagang Black Box at their homes can now tune in via pay-per-view with a payment of…

The Theatre at Solaire will stage the world premiere: Sabel, Love and Passion, a musical theater production stars Iza Calzado and the Philippine Ballet Theater with the special participation of Audie Gemora. “Sabel, Love and Passion” essays the story of a dynamic young woman who loved, above all, to dance. From the depths of her depression to the glories of her personal triumphs, it was dance that saw her through, that helped hold her life together, that, even at the loss of so much, helped her regain her soul. The musical is staged at The Theatre at Solaire on April 30,…