Author: Mc Richard Paglicawan

4 February 2014 Comparative Total Philippines (Urban+ Rural) Ratings Data: ABS-CBN vs. GMA7 and TV5 February 4, 2014 – TuesdayKape’t Pandasal (0.2%)Mutya Ng Masa (Replay) (0.8%)I-Witness The GMA Documentaries (Replay) (1.1%) Umagang Kay Ganda (4.5%)Unang Hirit (3.7%) Kris Tv (5.7%)Doraemon (5.0%)Pokemon (6.2%) Ultraman Mebius (5.7%)Detective Conan (6.3%) Kuroko’s Basketball (5.5%)Inuyasha (6.8%) Naruto Shippuuden (6.7%) Flame of Recca (6.6%) Crazy Love (8.5%)Dragon Ball Z Kai (6.7%)Kusina Master Sikreto Ng Experto (5.2%) Minute To Win It (11.8%)Tunay Na Buhay (6.8%) Be Careful With My Heart (18.6%)The Ryzza Mae Show (8.7%) It’s Showtime (13.2%)Eat… Bulaga! (10.9%) Kapamilya Blockbusters ‘Suddenly Its Magic’ (9.3%)Villa Quintana (9.0%)Magkano Ba Ang…

Be date night ready with these swoon-worthy delights from PhilipsThey say actions speak louder than words. And with the season of love filling the cool February air, let your actions translate to “I love you” with a well-thought of Valentine date from grooming to whipping delicious meals prepared right in your own home.“Valentine’s is the perfect opportunity to show your special someone how you care,” comments Philips General Manager for Consumer Lifestyle, Ms. Angelia Oh. “While some may go to great lengths in preparing an extravagant night out, there are others who prefer a simple yet well-thought of date at…

The PBA fever is really heating up as proven by the increased crowd attendance and the record-breaking high ratings the games are posting on TV5.In fact, the currently running PLDT Home DSL PBA Philippine Cup Semifinals series between the San Mig Super Coffee Mixers and Ginebra San Miguel has reached its viewership peak last January 31 when it posted the highest rating for the PBA for a non-Finals game, based on data from Nielsen Media Research.The Gin Kings overwhelmed the Coffee Mixers in Game 2 of the series with a score of 93-64. Rookie center Greg Slaughter posted monster numbers…

Watch the country’s top corporations and organizations compete in the prestigious Philippine Quill Awards 2013, the country’s most prestigious award-giving body that recognizes excellence in the business communication, when it airs on ANC, the ABS-CBN News Channel (SkyCable ch. 27) on Feb 12 (Wed) at 10:30 p.m. and Feb 16 (Sun) at 9:30 a.m.Smart Communications Inc.’s “Jump In” campaign, Sanserif Inc.’s “Adobo Magazine: Project Reinvention,” and University of Santo Tomas’s “Balik USTe” campaign dominated the Philippine Quill and Philippine Student Quill Awards 2013, taking home the highest honors in the prestigious annual business communication awards given by the International Association…

More than a thousand tickets up for grabs for Smart subscribers and SPINNR usersWireless leader Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) and SPINNR, the country’s largest online music portal, is giving subscribers more ways to have the amplified 7107 International Music Festival experience through various promos and ticket discounts in the days leading to this year’s most anticipated music event.Music fans can choose from two new day-pass ticket options that have been made available so they can pick which acts they want to see live. The SPINNR Day Pass (P5,500) for the first day of the festival will include acts such as…

Kapamilya stars Meg Imperial and JC de Vera will soon heat up afternoon viewing as they star in ABS-CBN upcoming teleserye “Moon of Desire.”The two are ecstatic about the project, which features a one of a kind love story, because it is the first time they will take on lead roles after joining ABS-CBN and following their successful roles in “Galema: Anak Ni Zuma” for Meg and “The Legal Wife” for JC.Young actor Dominic Roque, meanwhile, is set to shed his wholesome and teeny-bopper image from “Aryana” and “May Isang Pangarap” and go daring in the soap. Controversial sexy star…

Justin Timberlake is a BRIT Awards, Emmy and GRAMMY Award® winning musician and actor, who gave the world hits such as “Cry Me a River”, “Take Back the Night”, and “Suit & Tie”.And on April 1, 2014, he’s taking over London, for the UK leg of “The 20/20 Experience World Tour”.If you want the ultimate experience of JT and the great city of London, MasterCard and the Philippine Airlines (PAL) have a treat for you!Simply use your MasterCard to book a flight to any PAL destination and you might win 1 of 4 exclusive travel packages for two in the…

The show will be his first V Day show in the country in recent years.Asia’s Romantic Balladeer Christian Bautista, with his soothing voice and memorable ballads, will serenade those who will watch his Heart’s Day show “Ace of Hearts,” February 14, 8 p.m., at the Ace Hotel, Kapitolyo, Pasig.“It feels good to, once again, be part of the Valentine’s Day celebration of Filipinos – may they be single, in a relationship, or married,” says Christian. “Iba pa rin siyempre ‘pag Pinoy ang nag-se-celebrate ng Valentine’s.”The show’s repertoire will include some of the most romantic OPM and international tunes, plus some…

February 7, 2014 (Quezon City, Manila) – The power tandem of the Philippines’ Queen and King of Talk is making an explosive comeback through ABS-CBN’s newest program “Aquino & Abunda Tonight,” premiering on The Filipino Channel (TFC) worldwide, starting next week.Top talk icons Kris Aquino and Boy Abunda will deliver a fast-paced dose of daily top stories in a 15-minute show that will feature showbiz and non-showbiz topics, human-interest narratives and socio-political matters. Through this program, viewers will also get a closer look at certain issues from a layman’s point of view, and learn how these issues could affect them…

As the Queen of All Media continues her reign in the Kapamilya Network, BIG adventures await us this 2014!In celebration of Kris Aquino’s birthday month this February, she treats her viewers through extending the Kris RealiTV Experience! Starting February 10, Kris TV will air from 7:30 in the morning until 9:00 am. As part of our one hour and a half bonding, Kris welcomes us into her home to recollect all the experiences and learning she has picked up from our Kris RealiTV episodes!To kick off our extended bonding, Kris TV conquers the Middle East as Kris explores two of…

GMA News Online finally made an apology to Atty. Alnie G. Foja, the legal counsel of Gabriela Party on February 6, five days after Atty. Foja asked for explanation and apology from GMA Network regarding the misleading report on national television and online news about Deniece Cornejo, the woman who filed rape case against the “It’s Showtime” host Vhong Navarro.Here’s the open apology letter published on their website:Atty. Alnie FojaFoja Law Officecc: Rep. Emmi de Jesus, Gabriela Party-listDear Atty. Foja,This is in reference to Gabriela’s complaint and request for a written explanation regarding the story “Gabriela Women’s Party expresses support…

The cast will soon be complete for “The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Doubles” as the reality show opens its camp to its final 10 pairs of contestants this Monday (Feb 10).From an initial lineup of 14 pairs that were introduced this week, the ten that will lose the highest percentage of their combined weight from the 30-day challenge will enter, train, and compete in the camp. The 30-day challenge asked them to lose weight on their own and tested their determination to be in the competition.The 14 pairs will converge at the Timbangan ng Bayan tomorrow (Feb 8) for their…

This year’s month of love is a different kind of special for the Kapamilya network’s comedy shows, as the stars of “Home Sweetie Home”, “Banana Split”, “Banana Nite”, “LUV U”, and “Goin’ Bulilit” all come together to celebrate a unique kind of “Buhay Komedyante” found only on ABS-CBN.Three Kapamilya comedy shows will be commemorating how laughter has brought people together time and time again, as they each approach their anniversaries this February. Beginning with the favorite kiddie gag show “Goin’ Bulilit,” which will be celebrating its 9th anniversary this month, with the fun to extend when the teen series “LUV…

Ultimate Multimedia Star Toni Gonzaga believes that if there is any secret to her hyperactive TV, music and movie career, it is her continuous pursuit for self-improvement.In her exclusive interview that aired on Saturday (February 8) in “Sabado Sikat Special” of “My Only Radio (MOR) 101.9 For Life!” Toni further shared how she values her job so much.“In showbiz, there are a lot of more beautiful and more talented people who are discovered everyday. And these people can fill in your shows anytime if you become relaxed and complacent after accomplishing one good task,” said Toni in DJ China Pap’s…

From Karen Rosenfelt, producer of blockbuster young adult movies such as the “Twilight” saga, “Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief,” “Alvin and the Chipmunks” and “The Devil Wears Prada” bring another potential hit among the young and the young at heart in the upcoming endearing movie “The Book Thief,” starring Sophie Nelisse with acclaimed award-winning actors Geoffrey Rush and Emily Watson.Based on the beloved bestselling novel, “The Book Thief” tells the inspiring story of a spirited and courageous young girl named Liesel, who transforms the lives of everyone around her when she is sent to live with a foster family…

The much-awaited Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games will have its spectacular opening ceremony this Friday at 12 midnight (Philippine Standard Time).Happening in Russia for the first time, the XXII Olympic Winter Games will be brought to every Filipino home for free via the extensive coverage of TV5, the official Philippine Olympic Network.Sochi 2014 will be making Olympic history at the Fisht Olympic Stadium, which is expected to be filled to its capacity of 40,000 spectators with billions more watching around the world, as everyone awaits if Russia can truly surpass the grandeur of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in China.…