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Mekeni Food Corporation fuses traditional and modern with its timely rebranding that promises both innovation and commitment to keep the classic #TimplangAtin. Our beloved homegrown family brand continues to hop on the bandwagon of change. It consistently responds to the ever-changing demands of the Filipino family, without abandoning that traditional experience and style that made us stick with the brand, through the years. In 2022, Mekeni forges forward with a fresh vision, but only to remain committed to delivering what’s best for the Filipino family. “Welcoming 2022 with new branding signals a new era for us at Mekeni. We wanted…
‘First Lady’ Review: Sanya Lopez struggles to meet expectations in her series’ heartwarming pilot
Following her wedding with President Acosta, Melody thrusts into a foreign territory that needs her to conform to established norms and expectations. GMA Network Actors: Gabby Concepcion, Sanya Lopez, Alice Dixson, Pancho Magno, Pilar Pilapil, Cassy Legaspi, Patricia Corma, Clarence Delgado, Boboy Garovillo, Sandy Andolong, Maxine Medina Genre: Romance, Comedy Premise: After marrying the President, a simple city girl has to navigate a sudden transition from a nanny to a First Lady, while confronting her insecurities and perennial personal and familial woes. Running Time: 35 minutes Director: L.A. Madridejos Time slot: Weeknights, 8:00 PM Why You Should See It: Kilig’ and humor…
The Gabby Concepcion-Sanya Lopez tandem may be poised to reign GMA network’s post-24 Oras slot again, but a stronger FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano won’t easily bow. Four months into celebrating its sixth anniversary, FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano will go head-to-head with its 21st rival show from GMA Network. The upcoming bout sees the longest-running action-drama going head-to-head again with the Gabby Concepcion and Sanya Lopez team-up, which reigned supreme in the rating game, last year. First Lady, the sequel to the massively successful First Yaya peaked with a 24% people rating, according to TV rating provider, AGB Nielsen. Since First Yaya’s finale in July 2021, FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano has…
Spielberg pays tribute to his original material with tangible reverence but introduces fresh eloquent updates that the new generation will surely hum and dance along. 20th Century Studios Actors: Ansel Elgort, Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez, Mike Faist, Brian d’Arcy James, Corey Stoll, Josh Andrés Rivera, Rita Moreno, Rachel Zegler Genre: Musical, Romance Premise: Rival gang groups, The Jets and The Sharks, battle for domination over the streets of New York through muscular rumble and showdown of street dance choreography. Running Time: 156 minutes Director: Steven Spielberg Why You Should See It: Whether or not this reimagination is necessary should no longer…
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. skips 4th major presidential interview, attends SMNI debate without his four biggest rivals
The former dictator’s son continues to no-show in major presidential interviews but commits attendance to the one organized by one of his major endorsers, Pastor Apollo Quiboloy. In an unsurprising turn of events, former senator and presidential aspirant Bongbong Marcos skips yet another major presidential forum on television. The former dictator’s son’s camp confirmed its non-attendance to the CNN Philippines-hosted Presidential Debate, scheduled to air on February 27. Nine presidential candidates, including Senator Manny Pacquiao, Senator Panfilo Lacson, Manila Mayor Isko Moreno, and Vice President Leni Robredo, have already confirmed their participation. Marcos drew flak when he refused to participate…
More Kapamilya viewers can now watch their favorite ABS-CBN programs as TV5 and A2Z initiated digital TV broadcasts in key urban centers outside Metro Manila. Both A2Z and TV5 are pulling off their efforts to reach more viewers this year by making their flagship TV channels available to major urban centers in the country. After initiating digital broadcasts in both Iloilo and Cagayan de Oro, A2Z, alongside its sister UHF channel, Light Channel, is will become available in more locations in the country, including former Kapamilya bailiwicks, Davao, Zamboanga, Naga, General Santos, and Cebu. Since January, the Zoe Broadcasting Network-operated…
Presidential aspirants Lily Ann Hidalgo and Renato Hipolito try to outsmart each other at a presidential debate they both attend in FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano. FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano continues to reflect sociopolitical issues and current events, as its current story arc pits First Lady Lily Ann (Lorna Tolentino) and Secretary Renato Hipolito (John Arcilla) as presidential front runners in an election set to take place in future episodes. If you’re both a fan of the show and a keen observer of the current political climate in the country, chances are that you might suspect these developments in the show’s narrative are a…
Panganiban is a love guru who points broken hearts and tormented souls in a ‘hopeful’ direction in this Noringai-penned romance drama. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CY0jDPGcFFQ Dreamscape Entertainment | KreativDen Actors: Angelica Panganiban, Maris Racal, Elisse Joson, Barbie Imperial, Loisa Andalio, JC de Vera, RK Bagatsing, Alora Sasam, Rico Blanco, Ronnie Alonte, Turz Daza Joshua Colet Genre: Romance, Drama Premise: A successful woman with a promising career and a blissful marriage finds herself at a loss, when her husband of seven years leaves her (iWantTFC). Running Time: 35 minutes Director: Derrick Cabrido Watch it on: iWantTFC Why You Should See It: Broken hearts and tormented souls are…
Formerly a self-proclaimed ‘Kakampink,’ Miss Q and A winner Juliana Parizcova seemingly shed skin when he unabashedly showed his true political leanings. It’s not sure whether Miss Q and A 2018 winner was a diehard ‘kakampink’ before. He had social media posts where he wore pink and used hashtags related to Robredo’s presidential campaign. It could be that he was just a silent Robredo supporter, or he was merely hopping on a trend most of his fellow artists in ABS-CBN were following. But, the one thing for sure [now[ is that he is definitely for BBM, the late dictator Marcos’…
Celeste finally decided, in its final episode–to follow her heart and pursue her destiny where it led her. GMA Network Actors: Heart Evangelista, Paolo Contis, Richard Yap, Kyline Alcantara, Mavy Legaspi, Rey Abellana, Sharmaine Buencamino, Isay Alvarez, Marina Benipayo, Debraliz Valsote, Michelle Dee, Vivian Wenceslao, Issa Litton, Jenie Gabriel, Jennifer Maravilla, Zonia Mejia, Elias Point, Victor Sy Genre: Romance, Drama Premise: A a young woman from Sorsogon who has reinvented herself in Manila as a fashion designer and socialite, follows her heart’s desires and fulfills her lifelong dreams. Running Time: 25 minutes Director: Mark Sicat dela Cruz Time slot: Weeknights, 8 PM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpVvu_8UoS0…
THROWBACK: TV5’s weekly youth-oriented drama series ‘BFGF’ starring Alex Gonzaga, Kean Cipriano
TV5 tried to make the glory of ‘80s and ‘90s teen dramas a comeback to mainstream entertainment through this Joyce Bernal-helmed series. There is a time when TV5 was doing a hefty load of original works, on its own, before it welcomed block time partners to fill its programming line up, in the last few years. Original and hit non-scripted shows, like Wow Mali, Tropang Trumpo, Sing Galing, were real chart-toppers. There were also memorable fictional shows, including drama series and sitcoms, that carried the network’s time blocks. Lipgloss and Midnight DJ are some of those shows, and there are also several…
This Chris Martinez-written film provides a curious look at the fascinating worlds of broadcast journalism and pageantry. As far as local cinema goes, mock documentaries and satire features are a rare sight. The rich and award-winning narratives still belong to the cinematic masterpieces of Lino Brocka, Mario O’Hara, Celso Ad Castillo, Ishmael Bernal, Peque Gallaga, Marilou Diaz-Abaya, Gil Portes, and Peque Gallaga, whose visionary films depicted socio-political awakening, albeit tamed to not directly bruise Marcos’s nearly totalitarian regime. That said, the assignment of dissecting perennial social issues has always been carried out through a purely fictional lens. Bikini Open is somewhat…
A multimedia superstar, a box-office queen, an in-demand host, and a platinum-selling recording star, all at the same time, Toni Gonzaga has certainly made tons and fortune and accomplishments. It’s an understatement to say Toni Gonzaga is a big star; she is, one of her generation’s most successful stars, having accomplished so much in her more than two-decade tenure as an actress and television presenter. It’s also an understatement to say that she owes much of her success to ABS-CBN. Gonzaga moved to ABS-CBN in 2005, although it’s worth noting she was already presenting the Studio 23 show, Wazzap Wazzup, since…
ABS-CBN continues to improve in share price at the stock market. It suggested growing confidence from investors who are currently having in the company’s recuperating financial health. On a steady rise since January 31, ABS-CBN Corp’s stock price continues to project a bullish outlook. It is now on the verge of setting a three-month high, which means market confidence in the company remains strong amid its still persistent fiscal struggle. The company is yet to release a quarterly financial report for the 4th quarter of 2021, and while it is expected to remain in the red zone, the promise of…
GMA Network opens its 11th regional TV station in Batangas, launches regional newscast ‘Balitang Southern Tagalog’
Southern Tagalog will have its regional newscast again as it opened the GMA Network’s newest originating TV station in Batangas City. It will also coincide with the debut of Balitang Southern Tagalog on February 14, set to report comprehensive and relevant Southern Tagalog news to the region, thus, being the sixth regional newscast of GMA Network. It also airs regional flagship news programs in other regions in the country, including Bicol, Northern Luzon, Cebu, and Davao. The now-defunct TV Patrol Southern Tagalog, which aired its final broadcast on August 28, 2020, served the region for 11 years. The last broadcast…
A2Z expands digital reach in Cagayan de Oro, Zoe plans to initiate digital broadcast in additional key urban areas
Zoe Broadcasting Network Inc.’s flagship channel A2Z is now available in Cagayan de Oro City, beginning a nationwide digital rollout that is poised to cover more urban areas in the country. More Kapamilya viewers are [now] able to watch their Kapamilya programs on free TV via the ongoing digital expansion efforts of A2Z Channel 11. After becoming available in Iloilo and Guimaras, and the launch of its affiliate channel in Tacloban, A2Z is now available to Cagayan de Oro viewers, as well as adjacent Misamis Oriental municipalities. Households in the city and the rest of Misamis Oriental can now follow…