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Little cutie queens take the spotlight and showcase their wit, talent, and charm in the second season of “Mini Ms. U.” Each episode of “Mini Ms. U” focuses on three young queens who will compete in two rounds. In “Queenterview,” they will answer questions in the wittiest way they can and share their life stories. After this, they get to show off their talent in acting with the hosts in “Sine Ms. U.” The daily winner will receive P10,000, a sash, and a crown. The winning cutie queen will proceed in the weekly finals for a shot at making her…

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ABS-CBN Current Affairs returns with the launch its new magazine program “Tao Po,” hosted by award-winning journalist Bernadette Sembrano-Aguinaldo, which is set to air at 6:15 p.m. every Sunday starting June 18 on Kapamilya Channel and A2Z. “Tao Po” will feature stories from Kabayan Noli de Castro and “Patrol ng Pilipino” correspondents, with a wide range of topics from hot issues, inspiring human interest pieces, popular trends, profiles, and entertainment. The show aims to forge human connections with universal themes of hope and compassion that resonates with everyone regardless of age, gender and cultural differences. Meanwhile, viewers can catch the…

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An influential US-based Filipino teacher and YouTuber praised the popular segment ‘Rampanalo’ in “It’s Showtime” for incorporating a fun and entertaining way for audiences to learn mathematics. In a reaction video posted on his Twitter account (@pedroj0se) last Saturday (June 10), Peter Esperanza said, “Vice Ganda and Anne Curtis on the importance of accessibility in Philippine education at kung paano ang ‘Rampanalo ng @itsShowtimeNaay nagtuturo kung paano mag add, subtract, divide, at multiply ng integers.” As of this writing, his post has garnered almost two million views. He also emphasized how the show lessens the anxiety of the madlang people…

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There is nothing more relatable than music based on stories of love, frustration, and conflict in everyday life such as these new jams from up-and-coming Star Music artists. Find your anthem from the music of Lizzie Aguinaldo, Shira Tweg, and Bernie Batin produced by Joven Tan and released by Star Music: 1. Young love in “Baka Pwede Na” by Lizzie Aguinaldo Lizzie narrates the blissful journey of young love from hoping that you have found the right person to being afraid to lose someone you love. Since she was young, Lizzie has been passionate about music, dancing, and sports. At…

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Barely a year since it opened, the restaurant unsurprisingly became one of Baguio City’s thriving food establishments. It is fast becoming a place for food and nature lovers in Baguio. Aside from the delectable dishes they serve, it surely appeals as your taste buds’ new faves, and the ambiance in this gastronomic haven is something that makes you feel at home.  Thanks to its nature backdrop, it’s not just your tummy that gets its fill whenever you visit Valencia’s–the soul experiences nourishment too. During our visit to the place last May 25, it’s owner, shared about the humble beginning of…

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All three of ABS-CBN’s primetime shows reached a new all-time high online viewership record in one night on Tuesday (May 30) on Kapamilya Online Live on YouTube. “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo” broke its record on back-to-back nights with 408,614 live concurrent views. The action-packed episode saw Greg (RK Bagatsing) meet his demise after an intense face-off against Tanggol (Coco Martin) and his allies in Quiapo. Hit action series “The Iron Heart” also smashed its live viewership record with 304,208 live concurrent views. The intense episode featured Apollo (Richard Gutierrez) and his group escaping their hideout after Adonis (Ryan Eigenmann) destroyed it,…

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Filipinos nationwide are hooked on ABS-CBN’s primetime shows as the three programs amassed more than 642 million total views on Kapamilya Online Live from February to April 2023. In April alone, “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo,” “The Iron Heart,” and “Dirty Linen” earned over 194 million combined views on Kapamilya Online Live on ABS-CBN Entertainment’s Facebook page, which currently has 36 million followers, and on its YouTube channel with 43.7 million subscribers. As more viewers continue to tune in to their favorite Kapamilya shows, ABS-CBN announced that the latest episodes of currently airing shows such as “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo” and “The Iron…

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ABS-CBN today announced important developments regarding TeleRadyo, one of its news channels. TeleRadyo has been incurring financial losses since 2020. Since ABS-CBN can no longer sustain TeleRadyo’s operations, ABS-CBN is left with no choice but to cease the operations of TeleRadyo effective 30 June 2023 to prevent further business losses. The company is deeply saddened by this closure and having to part ways with the many passionate and committed people who have made Teleradyo an important source of news and information for many Filipinos. However, intending to find ways to continue providing news to the public, ABS-CBN is entering into…

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ABS-CBN broadcast journalist Jervis Manahan and TeleRadyo host Edric Calma were among those awarded at the 17th Gandingan Awards of the University of the Philippines Los Baños. Jervis’ exclusive report on the plight of Filipino fishermen in the West Philippine Sea won as the Most Development-Oriented News Story. The winning report was part of ABS-CBN News’ coverage of the 3-week expedition of UP Marine Science Institute scientists at Pag-asa Island. “Hindi madalas napakikinggan ‘yung kanilang boses [mga mangingisda sa West Philippine Sea], kaya dapat mas binibigyan ng espasyo sa telebisyon at ibang media platforms,” Jervis said during his acceptance speech.…

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ABS-CBN Entertainment and TV5 are teaming up for the upcoming drama series “Nag-aapoy na Damdamin” that will be topbilled by JC de Vera, Ria Atayde, Tony Labrusca, and Jane Oineza in her first leading role in a teleserye. “Nag-aapoy na Damdamin” will be directed by FM Reyes, the director behind the hit teleseryes “Maging Sino Ka Man,” “Magpahanggang Wakas,” and “Ang Sa Iyo Ay Akin.” “Ang ganda ng kwento! It’s so intricate, it’s so passionate,” teased Direk FM about the series to be produced by ABS-CBN’s JRB Creative Production unit. Also joining the show are Joko Diaz, Kim Rodriguez, Maila…

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ABS-CBN News’ pool of reporters delivers fresh and relevant stories via “Patrol ng Pilipino” vertical short-form videos on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. “Patrol ng Pilipino” aims to reach more audiences and bring bite-sized content about current events, trending news, and everyday stories of hope and inspiration. It also features relevant explainers, fun and interesting street interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage of the journalists’ news coverage. Netizens expressed their excitement towards “Patrol ng Pilipino.” “I’m excited to see the people behind the camera being labeled as Patrol ng Pilipino too for they are all part of this mobile and social media…

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The hosts of “It’s Showtime” prepared explosive numbers as the noontime show returned to its 12NN timeslot last Monday (May 1). Vice Ganda thanked the viewers for their continuous support and prayers as their wish was granted. She said,”Hindi lang naman tayo ang nagwish at nagdasal para dumating ang araw na ito. Ang daming madlang people ang nagdasal to make this happen. Ang dami sa kanilang nagrerequest at nagsasabi ng kanilang damdamin na sana mas mahaba yung oras. Namimiss namin yung dati nilang ginagawa. Sana hindi kami mabitin. So ito na iyong dinasal ninyo, ibinigay na sa atin.” In the…

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Two Asian media giants, ABS-CBN and GMA, make history with the collaboration of ABS-CBN International and GMA Network, Inc. to offer outside of the Philippines GMA’s international channels GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV, and GMA News TV, as well as certain GMA on-demand programs, on iWantTFC starting May 1 this year. The collaboration benefits iWantTFC viewers in Asia Pacific (APAC), specifically in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Taiwan, Macau, Brunei, Vietnam, India, Laos, Myanmar, and Pakistan; in Europe, covering Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United…

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Multi-talented artist and the captivating King of the Gil, Enrique Gil, remains a certified Kapamilya after signing an exclusive contract with ABS-CBN on Tuesday (April 25). Enrique was welcomed on the red carpet by ABS-CBN president and CEO Carlo Katigbak, chairman Mark Lopez, COO of broadcast Cory Vidanes, OIC for Finance Group Vincent Paul Piedad, ABS-CBN Film Productions Inc. head Kriz Gazmen, and Dreamscape Entertainment head Deo Endrinal, as he once again stepped foot in the ABS-CBN compound to reaffirm his commitment to ABS-CBN. Also present at the contract signing ceremony was Enrique’s talent manager, Ranvel Rufino. As he officially…

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“The Iron Heart” breaks its own live concurrent viewership record last Thursday (April 20) with 286,140 live concurrent views as the series’ episodes get more intense. One of the show’s lead stars Sue Ramirez expressed her gratitude for the praises the series have been receiving as well as the high concurrent views. “Sa init ng pagtanggap ng tao sa serye, hindi kami nahihirapan magtrabaho. Very grateful kami sa lahat ng sumusuporta sa amin,” she stated. Likewise, Pepe Herrera is proud of all the cast and crew of the show as their hard work has been paying off. “Very proud kasi…

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ABS-CBN, the leading media content provider in the country, continues to share relevant knowledge about the media industry to young students via the hybrid Pinoy Media Congress this April and May. The Pinoy Media Congress, which is held in partnership with the Philippine Association of Communication Educators (PACE), will kick off at the Cavite State University on April 29 and will continue at the University of the Philppines Mindanao on May 6, wherein delegates of the host schools will be joined online by other students from universities in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Both sessions on April 29 and May 6…

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