Author: Mc Richard Paglicawan

During a recent Fast Talk interview with Boy Abunda on September 21, Kapuso actress Faith Da Silva delivered a candid response when asked, “What makes a man sexy?” In the 2-minute Fast Talk segment, Faith didn’t hold back in answering Tito Boy’s question. “What makes a man sexy?” inquired the TV host. “Their money,” quipped the actress, prompting laughter from both her and Tito Boy. During the interview, Faith also shared her dating experiences. During the series’ mediacon, Faith expressed her readiness to face bashers once ‘Maging Sino Ka Man” begins airing on GMA Network. In the teaser for the…

GMA Network’s Primetime Princess Barbie Forteza openly acknowledges that she cannot measure up to the legendary talent of the Philippines’ Megastar, Sharon Cuneta. With the upcoming TV remake of the iconic movie ‘Maging Sino Ka Man,’ in which Barbie is set to star alongside David Licauco, comparisons between her and Sharon Cuneta are inevitable. The original film, which was a massive box office success, featured Sharon Cuneta and Robin Padilla. During a recent interview on ‘ast Talk with Boy Abunda,’ Barbie Forteza candidly shared that her portrayal of Monique in the movie is distinctly different from what the audience saw…

In the face of Maiqui Pineda’s battle with a rare autoimmune disease, Kapamilya host Robi Domingo and his fiancée are resolutely moving forward with their scheduled wedding. Domingo revealed this decision during an interaction with members of the entertainment media on August 30 at PIE Channel’s media and trade conference in Sequoia Hotel, Quezon City. Initially, Domingo contemplated postponing the wedding due to his fiancée’s health condition, but her response was steadfast: “Don’t. Give me something to hope for.” This declaration strengthened their determination to adhere to their plans. Domingo conveyed that Pineda’s condition is improving, albeit with a long…

ABS-CBN’s three primetime shows logged new online viewership records all in one night on Monday (September 11) on Kapamilya Online Live on YouTube. “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo’s” ‘bagong yugto’ chapter opened with an all-time high record of 478,297 live concurrent viewers. The action-packed and emotional episode saw Tanggol (Coco Martin) finally cross paths with Bubbles (Ivana Alawi), while Mokang (Lovi Poe) tied the knot with Ramon (Christopher De Leon). The intense action continued on in Richard Gutierrez’s “The Iron Heart” with 451,538 peak concurrent viewers as Apollo (Richard) becomes dead set on rescuing his father Priam (Albert Martinez) from the hands…

The highly anticipated new chapter of ‘FPJ’s Batang Quiapo’ on September 11 proved to be a resounding success as it kicked off its new arc in ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida (TV5/A2Z/Kapamilya Channel/CineMO). It shared the spotlight with the pilot episode of ‘Maging Sino Ka Man,’ headlined by the BarDa love team of Barbie Forteza and David Licauco. TV ratings are crucial in determining a show’s performance, and two major ratings providers, AGB Nielsen and Kantar Media, released their respective data. ‘FPJ’s Batang Quiapo’ emerged as the clear winner in both ratings, triumphing over ‘Maging Sino Ka Man.’ According to AGB Nielsen’s…

ABS-CBN, the leading content provider in the country, won the most awards among all the nominees from the Philippines at the ContentAsia Awards 2023 held at Bangkok, Thailand. ABS-CBN’s community singing game show “Everybody, Sing!”, hosted by Vice Ganda, and Star Cinema’s “An Inconvenient Love,” starring Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano, won Best Asian Original Game Show and Best Asian Feature Film/Telemovie, respectively “Tingnan mo nga naman, when it rains, it pours. Ang daming good news. Ang taray ng “Everybody, Sing!”, puro international awards ang napapanalunan at nano-nominate. I’m just so happy. Ang daming winning moment,” Vice Ganda said in…

Renowned comedian and host of ‘It’s Showtime!’, Vice Ganda, has been revealed as the latest brand ambassador for Shopee Philippines. At the launch of Shopee’s 9.9 campaign on August 24 at Shopee’s HQ in Ortigas, Pasig City, Vice Ganda playfully admitted feeling a tad sad when initially approached to represent the e-commerce platform. He humorously asked why it took Shopee so long to reach out to him, but he quickly assured that he was overjoyed by the opportunity. On a more earnest note, Vice Ganda deemed this role a blessing and an easy decision. He emphasized that he and Shopee…

LionhearTV had the privilege of being invited to the special screening of ‘Monday First Screening,’ the first-ever film produced by Net25 and directed by Benedict Mique. Dubbed as a “senior citizen rom-com,” the movie revolves around the theme of second chances. It tells the story of two individuals, one abandoned by their spouse and the other widowed, whose paths cross during the free Monday screenings at a local mall. Despite being senior citizens, they unexpectedly fall in love. Led by the esteemed and multi-awarded actors Ricky Davao and Gina Alajar, ‘Monday First Screening’ charmed audiences of all ages with its…

Location: General Nakar, Quezon Province, Philippines In the tranquil town of General Nakar, Quezon Province, lies a hidden gem that promises an unforgettable retreat for travelers seeking solace by the sea. Commencing its soft operation in October 2020, Tropikana Beach Resort defied the challenges of community quarantines and emerged as a premium beach resort of choice in the area. Boasting modern aesthetics, spacious accommodations, and top-notch service, Tropikana has redefined the staycation experience. Despite the uncertainties of the pandemic, the Tenorio Family bravely pursued their dream of building a safe haven for relaxation in the heart of General Nakar. Now,…

ABS-CBN, the country’s leading content provider, bagged a total of eleven awards, including Media Company of the Year for the sixth year in a row, at the Golden Laurel: The Batangas Province Media Awards 2023 held at the Lyceum of the Philippines University-Batangas on Thursday (June 20). Award-winning host and actress Charo Santos-Concio was given the prestigious Sotero H. Laurel Lifetime Achievement Award for her contributions to the Philippine entertainment industry, while “Maalaala Mo Kaya,” the Philippines’ longest and most celebrated drama anthology program, was presented with the Meritissimus Award for Drama Anthology. “It has been an honor and privilege…

The country’s first queer dating reality show ended with a bang as its final episode landed the No.1 spot on Twitter last week and has garnered more than 200,000 views in less than 24 hours. Netizens from the Philippines, United States of America, India, Canada, and Indonesia tuned in to campers’ face-to-face confessions of whom they will give their sparks and last-minute interactions inside the camp. In the said episode, viewers saw how some campers were heartbroken while some had a happy ending. The pairs that were successful in getting mutual sparks were Karl and Nick and Alex and Justin.…

ABS-CBN, the country’s leading content provider, bagged four awards at the inaugural edition of the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting+ Awards, which recognize projects that showcase innovation and excellence in broadcasting in the areas of technology, digitalization, and engineering. ABS-CBN News won the Broadcast Innovation award for its “OB Ranger Project” that helped the company maintain multi-camera live coverage from the field at no additional cost by repurposing old equipment considered “for disposal.” Meanwhile, iWantTFC was also honored with the Excellence Award for OTT Platform for meeting the changing viewing habits of audiences wherever they may be. ABS-CBN Global and the ABS-CBN Broadcast…

Kapuso Action Drama Prince Ruru Madrid revisited the most-watched television series of 2022, “Lolong.” It has been a year since it first aired on television, and the show holds a special place in Ruru’s heart as he claims it has changed his life. The actor reminisced about the series by sharing a video of the warm reception from viewers of “Lolong.” Until now, he continues to be amazed by the support the show has received. He hopes that “Lolong” will continue to inspire those who have watched it. He also mentioned that he will carry this inspiration into his future projects.…

Star Creatives made an exciting announcement on Monday night regarding the P-pop sensation SB19. Pablo and Josh Cullen, members of the renowned group, are gearing up to release a new rendition of “Sino Ka Ba,” the theme song from ABS-CBN’s popular action drama series, “The Iron Heart,” currently in its latest season. A video shared on social media offers a glimpse into the studio as Pablo and Josh passionately record their rendition. They also extend an invitation to fans and supporters to rally behind their version of “Sino Ka Ba.” The talented trio of Rox Santos, Jeremy G, and Jonathan…

Angat Buhay Foundation, the non-governmental organization (NGO) founded and chaired by former Vice President Leni Robredo, has helped a total of 20,131 families and 15,636 individuals across 176 communities since it was established last July 1, 2022, according to a report released on Saturday during the foundation’s first-anniversary celebration. “Nagsisimula pa lang tayo (We are just getting started),” said Raffy Magno, executive director of Angat Buhay. From July last year to June 2023, Bayanihan e-Konsulta, the foundation’s flagship telemedicine program, assisted 7,706 unique patients with the help of 285 medical volunteers and at least a thousand non-medical volunteers. The program,…

Luck was present on Father’s Day as the father and child songbayanan bagged the P2,140,000 jackpot prize and became the first winning group in the third season of “Everybody, Sing!” on Sunday (June 18). During the jackpot round, the contestants had 115 seconds to guess 13 songs. With 12 seconds to spare, they successfully guessed the last song “Paano Ba Ang Magmahal,” winning P2 million on Sunday plus the P140,000 prize from Saturday. “‘Yung pagmamahal niyo sa inyong mga anak, at sa inyong mga ama ang nagdala sa inyo rito at ‘yan ang susi kung bakit kayo sinuwerte at nanalo,”…