Author: Je Cabebe

The two Kapamilya artists got spotted attending a football match and shopping with friends on Wednesday, May 18. Netizens and fans got thrilled online after Alone/Together and Kapamilya star Liza Soberano shared an Instagram story about her recent trip to the United States. The actress, alongside fellow ABS-CBN talent, James Reid, is seen being welcomed by friends in Los Angeles. Though not clear yet whether Reid and Soberano’s reunion is linked to an upcoming project, the two already worked together back in March. Reid tapped Soberano as one of his guest stars for his star-studded Legends Only music video with other named…

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A new branch in Congressional, Quezon City, and a set of new endorsers highlight the company’s 3rd-anniversary celebration. Glam and Fab COO and Dear Self Aesthetics CEO, Ms. Krystal Tecson-Garalde has expressed her gratefulness, when she led the opening of the new branch and welcomed the new endorsers. “With the coming of our 11th branch this month, we are beyond grateful to welcome the new members of our family and the vision that soars beyond self-care and self-love.” she said in her speech during their company’s third-anniversary celebration and thanksgiving on May 10, at the Pandan Asian Café, Tomas Morato,…

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Express yourself with personalized clogs that represent who you are. The wet and rainy may have started in the Philippines, but it is not too late to showcase your summer vibe and personality. #CrocsIsHere is to empower you and allow you to express your sunny and bright self through the clogs you wear. This year, Crocs Philippines is on a spree of opening concept stores, one of which is located right at SM Mall of Asia’s Entertainment Mall. Find clogs that [truly] tell your story and identity, and let your Crocs speak for who you are. Avail of promos…

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After adjusting to a later timeslot on Tuesday, May 17– the Kapamilya series claimed its first victory in the rating game,  The Broken Marriage Vow emerged victorious in the rating game after its second match with GMA Network’s Mano Po Legacy: Her Big Boss, on Tuesday, May 17. The Jodi Sta. Ria-starrer recently adjusted to a later time slot to accommodate the TV debut of KathNiel’s comeback series, 2 Good 2 Be True on May 16. The Dr. Foster Filipino adaptation now airs on the time slot that the recently-concluded TV series, Viral Scandal, vacated. While The Broken Marriage Vow has been a consistent online winner with humongous…

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Ever wondered how it feels like to be rewarded for being the best ‘Marites’ in town? TV5’s weekday noontime show, Lunch Out Loud, may have what you’ve just been looking for. We got the chance of proving ourselves as effective ‘Mariteses’, when TV5’s top-rated noontime show, Lunch Out Loud, invited us to guest in their new segment ‘Maritest’. It was fun and exhilarating, and quite frankly that kind of cracked me up, ‘Am I really this Marites?!’  Beth Gelena, an entertainment press was wondering about the same thing. It turned out we are, as we grinned to ourselves, sometimes even screamed, when…

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Learn to master every scene with the Xiaomi 12 Series at these local destinations. Visiting a tourist spot is never complete without taking that ‘best shot’—a photo that captures the highlight of your trip. As pandemic restrictions started easing, the time is now to wander again across the archipelago and make as many postcard moments as possible. But that won’t be possible without a capable camera phone. Now, you can master every travel scenario and cherish every thrilling moment with the new Xiaomi 12 Series, a device built to deliver clear, crisp photographs in any situation. Wondering how Xiaomi 12…

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The event marked the largest gathering of sari-sari store owners in the country. Aling Puring continues to assist small entrepreneurs and retail store owners in the country, by holding Aling Puring Negosyo Convention 2022, at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. With over 600,000 certified members nationwide, the event attracted many attendees throughout its run from May 19 to 21. Puregold’s libreng sakay program allowed sari-sari store owners from various parts of Metro Manila and adjacent areas, to come and attend the convention. Much of the convention also notably coincided with the Pambansang Sari-Sari Store week, which ran from May 16-21. Bearing…

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The new Kapamilya series impressed with a high pilot rating, albeit failed to topple its rival Kapuso show, False Positive. KathNiel’s comeback series, 2 Good 2 Be True was already a winner way before it hit the local free TV, as it shot up to the top of Netflix local charts, a few days after its advanced streaming premiere.  The series claimed the overall number one spot among all contents on Netflix Philippines, by Monday, May 16. Replacing The Broken Marriage Vow on its old timeslot, 2 Good 2 Be True immediately impressed with a very high concurrent live viewers on Kapamilya Online Live, where it saw…

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The Kapuso version of the global hit game show kept its place on the Top 5 most-watched shows. The second incarnation of the local Family Feud on GMA Network extended its winning streak, with record-breaking people ratings, since its local TV comeback in March. The game show notably was first adapted by the Kapuso Network for local viewers in 2008, with actor-politician Richard Gomez, as its original host. Dingdong Dantes and Edu Manzano, later on, took their turns as the game masters of the show, before its final episode in 2011. TV5 (then ABC 5), is the first Philippine TV network…

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A couple tries their luck at making a bed and breakfast business work, in this endearing sitcom that does not run out of warmhearted ‘kilig’ and fantasy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ODQWAXLA4A GMA Network | APT Entertainment Actors: Marian Rivera, Dingdong Dantes, Johnny Revilla, Benjie Paras, Sharmaine Buencamino, Pinky Amador, Zonia Mejia, Jamir Zabarte Hershey Neri, Loujude Gonzales Genre/Format: Romance, Comedy/Sitcom Premise: A man gets a second chance of proving the family that shunned him away, wrong, by making a problematic  bed and breakfast business boom in nine months. Running Time: 30 minutes Director: John ‘Sweet’ Lapus Time slot: Saturdays, 7:15 pm Why You Should See It:…

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This heart-wrenching Sylvia Sanchez-led mini-series does an exemplary job of illustrating the beauty of being a parent and the unconditional love of a mother. Dreamscape Entertainment | Nathan Studios Actors: Sylvia Sanchez, Ria Atayde, Elijah Canlas, Ricky Davao, Iana Bernradez, Nikko Natividad, Rubi Rubi, Sandino Martin, Fino Hererra, Gilleth Sandico, Kyle Velino Genre: Drama, Family Premise: A single mother of three has devoted her life working hard to provide for her family. Her sacrifice finally pays off as she sees the success of her children. Their peaceful life is shaken when her ex-husband returns, hoping to make up for lost time. (iWantTFC/TFC)…

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The Kapamilya action drama is also poised to become the first local primetime series on weekdays, to air within the terms of three Philippine presidents. President Oscar Hidalgo’s term may be coming-to-an-end, but for FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano’s time being on-the-air certainly isn’t at least not this year.  Currently the longest-running weeknight drama on local television, the six-year-old primetime program is set to outlive the tenure of Rodrigo Duterte as the 16th President of the Republic of the Philippines. FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano had been on the air for nine months when Durtete got sworn into office. The series still does not bear a sign of…

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Several sports personalities have victoriously pulled off their respective bids to win in the 2022 national and local elections. Like celebrity actors who conveniently found an entry point to the world of politics, through the massive popularity endowed to them by showbiz, sports personalities have likewise made the shift into the world of public service, too.  That is evident in the number of former star athletes who won in their respective bids to become politicians via the recently concluded May 9 national and local polls.  Among those who claimed victory included the seasoned basketball players, who have found a new…

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The two of the biggest media companies in the country continue to slide on the stock market as traders weigh in on the implications of a Marcos Jr. presidency to mainstream media. The Philippine Stocks Exchange (PSEi) posted positive growth for the first time since post-election results sent investors and traders in jitters. The index fell to a nine-month low of 6,720.93 points on May 10, a day after the dreaded national polls. That further plunged to 6,379.17 yesterday, May 15, to complete a 7-session downward streak before rebounded on May 16, Monday, with 6,502.12 points at closing. Alongside this…

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The debuting series replaced The Broken Marriage Vow on the second timeslot for primetime drama, as the Jodi Sta. Maria-starrer adjusted to its new, late primetime slot. If you think 2 Good 2 Be True’s advanced episodes on Netflix and iWantTFC have affected the Kapamilya Online Viewership–you’re wrong. The show saw its concurrent live viewers shoot up to 120,000 and maintained it around the 100,000 mark throughout its pilot run. That’s already impressive, given that it airs after FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano, which remains the most-watched drama on the platform with an average of 160,000 concurrent live viewers every night. The six-year-old show…

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A mother and a daughter’s love and sacrifices for each other make this touching tale of parenthood and family worth a watch. GMA Network Actors: Ai-Ai de las Alas, Shayne Sava, Gary Estrada, Antonio Aquitania, Valerie Concepcion, Ina Feleo, Joyce Ching, Abdul Raman, Racquel Pareño, Tart Carlos, Bryce Eusebio, Ella Cristofani, Hannah Arguelles, Lei Angella Ollet, Orlando Sol Genre: Drama Premise: A teenager takes the role of a parent when her mother suffered brain regression, after getting shot. Running Time: 25-30 minutes Director: Don Michael Perez Time slot: 3:20 PM Why You Should See It: The inspiring bond that never breaks between a child…

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