Author: Mc Richard Paglicawan

Last Saturday, GMA launched its new game show Celebrity Bluff hosted by Eugene Domingo with Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola of the Jose and Wally comic duo.In the said episode, Michelle O’Bombshell joined in the bluffing as guest. The celebrity contestants were Survivor Philippines Ultimate Survivor Albert “Betong” Sumaya, Jr., Julie Anne San Jose and Chariz Solomon.Ultimately, Betong won the jackpot prize of P500,000 after completing three thrilling rounds and answering the jackpot question correctly.As expected because of the innate wackiness of its hosts, the show turned out to be hilarious and naturally exciting. But more than the fun, the…

“Toda Max” won big in the PMPC Star Awards for Television recently after it received three awards out of its five nominations.The sitcom took home the Best Comedy/Gag Show Award, Best Comedy Actor Award for Robin Padilla and Best Comedy Actress Award for Pokwang.Robin and Pokwang’s co-nominees Vhong Navarro and Angel Locsin were delighted with the win of their co-stars. “Even though I didn’t win, just the thought of getting nominated for the Best Comedy Actress category is overwhelming for a first timer in comedy,” said Angel.This is Robin’s first award in the comedy department while comedy veteran Pokwang has…

GMA Network is the official Philippine media network partner of the J.LO Dance Again World Tour happening on November 26 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.Network platforms GMA 7, GMA News TV, DWLS FM 97.1 and DYRT FM 99.5 (GMA’s FM station in Cebu) are all set to bring the latest news on the much-awaited concert of the world-famous Latin-American superstar, who headlines her first ever concert tour all over the world.Jennifer Lopez is best known for creating chart-topping hits such as Let’s Get Loud, Waiting for Tonight, Love Don’t Cost a Thing, and On the Floor, and for…

Award-winning actor Alec Baldwin (North) began his prolific career in television, appearing in series such as “Hotel” and “Knot’s Landing” before seguing to roles on Broadway and in film.In 2004, Baldwin received an Academy Award for his role in “The Cooler.” In 2008, he lent his voice to the DreamWorks Animation feature “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa.”According to Billy Joyce’s books, North, better known as Santa Claus, is the de facto leader of the Guardians – but it is the Man in the Moon, “the wise watcher of the world,” Ramsey says, who chose him many centuries ago. “When the Man…

Gus Abelgas outlines the anatomy of a successful hostage rescue mission in the special 7th anniversary episode of “SOCO” this Saturday (Nov 24).The episode will focus on the 24-hour hostage drama that took it place in Olongapo City in April this year that involved two minors being held captive in the other’s own home.The suspect Francisco Mamolo was eventually arrested during the police’s final assault after hours of failed negotiations. Police investigation revealed that the suspect, who was found to have no criminal record, was just jaded after losing his job when his wife was pregnant.What should a victim do…

Thousands of “Ina Kapatid Anak” fans cheered and danced with Kim Chiu, Xian Lim, Enchong Dee, and Maja Salvador in the recently held grand launch of the “Ina Kapatid Anak: The Official Soundtrack” in Harbor Point, Subic.Here are some of the photos:

Star Awards for TV Best Male Newscaster Ted Failon looks into the growing problem of traffic in the Philippines, which reportedly has the worst traffic in Asia.According to traffic management expert Rene Santiago, the country has lost about P428.6 billion due to traffic in the previous year. He also shared that the Philippines has a road density ratio of 400 vehicles per kilometer as compared to Singapore’s 280 vehicles per kilometer.Filipino motorists and passengers also have to deal with irresponsible bus and jeepney drivers daily, who contribute to the traffic jam. In EDSA, there are about 3,000 buses travelling daily,…

Thousands of “Ina Kapatid Anak” fans cheered and danced with Kim Chiu, Xian Lim, Enchong Dee, and Maja Salvador in the recently held grand launch of the “Ina Kapatid Anak: The Official Soundtrack” in Harbor Point, Subic.Kim, Xian, Enchong and Maja treated 10,000 people in a program filled with special production numbers and romantic surprises.The cast also expressed their deepest gratitude to all the viewers who have been supporting their drama series since it started in October. Continue to follow the compelling story about family, love, power, rivalry and acceptance in “Ina Kapatid Anak,” weeknights, after “Princess and I” on…

I Live, Inform, Educate, Karapatan Para sa Kabataan!20th of November is a special day as this day ‘Declaration of the Rights of the Child’ was adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1959 and later in 1989, Convention on the Rights of the Child was adopted by the UN General Assembly. As a way to join the world in the said celebration, Good Neighbors International Philippines or GNIP (an international, humanitarian and development NGO in General Consultative Status with UN ECOSOC, which believes and advocates for the rights and protection of children through its child sponsorship & community development.), partners…

GMA’s new game show, Celebrity Bluff, hosted by Eugene Domingo, Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola, aired its pilot episode last Saturday, November 17.The episode garnered 16.5% TV household ratings in viewer-rich Mega Manila besting its competing programs TV Patrol Weekend (12.7%) and Kapamilya Deal or No Deal (14.8%). This is according to data from the more trusted TV ratings provider Nielsen Television Audience Measurement.Furthermore, based on the exact overlap ratings results, Celebrity Bluff got a household rating of 15.0% in Metro Manila against TV Patrol Weekend’s 13.1%, and 17.8% against Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal’s 13.5%.Survivor Philippines grand winner Albert…

TV5’s regional build out is paying off as it overtakes GMA Network in all-day viewership ratings in six key cities in the country, namely: Cebu, Iloilo, Davao, Cagayan de Oro, General Santos, and Bacolod; according to the Nielsen Metro City TV Audience Measurement (or MCTAM) Total individuals data from October 1-31.TV5 president and CEO Atty. Ray C. Espinosa said that the network’s rise is due to the outstanding work of the network’s officers and personnel, especially at TV5’s provincial stations. “Beyond the resources we have committed to expand the network, the management takes pride in our people who never get…

The return last Saturday of the reality-based drama program “Magpakailanman” hosted by respected broadcast journalist Mel Tiangco proved to be a victorious one for GMA Network after the show toppled its competitors in Household TV Ratings in viewer-rich Mega Manila.The episode featured the life story of the latest Pinoy singing sensation on YouTube, Zendee Rose. Zendee’s unexpected rise to stardom happened when a video taken of her while singing the song “And I Am Telling You” inside a mall was uploaded on YouTube and has since received close to 2.5 million views.In October, Zendee landed on the studio of the…

Join Pinoy Explorer host Aga Muhlach as he embarks on another adventure in Agusan del Norte with Artista Academy alumnae Shaira Mae and Chanel Morales.The trio will also take on a different kind of triathlon on Lake Mainit in Surigao along with some of the locals. Will Chanel and Shaira meet their match when they rides a barotoo canoe? How will Aga fare against the native Mamanwas in a unique fishing challenge along the Calinawan River?Chanel and Shaira will also get to learn some of the tribe’s native dances, much to the delight of the community. In the town of…

DZMM made it as the country’s most awarded news organization at the 11th Philippine Quill Awards by bagging three honors, including the highly coveted Top Award in Communication Skills and two Awards of Excellence.DZMM’s website DZMM.com.ph beat the other nominees for the prestigious Top Award in Communication Skills division namely TV5’s online news portal InterAksyon.com; Manila Water Co.’s “Sustainable Growth: Manila Water’s 2011 Sustainability Report”; Manila Electric Co.’s “Meralco and One Meralco Foundation’s Unified 2011 Annual Reports”; and Smart Communications’ SmartSpeak Online.ABS-CBN’s flagship AM station also received two Awards of Excellence for DZMM.com.ph in the electronic and digital communication category…

The final polls in the movie category of Netizens’ Choice Awards are now open!Check out the five finalists each for the categories Favorite Movie of the Year, Favorite Indie Film of the Year, Favorite Movie Actor and Favorite Movie Actress.Favorite Movie of the YearFavorite Movie of the YearFavorite Indie Movie of the YearFavorite Indie Movie of the YearFavorite Movie ActorFavorite Movie Actor of the YearFavorite Movie Actress Favorite Movie ActressPOLL ENDS: December 31, 2012These polls are also being held simultaneously on Showbiznest.com and Starmometer.com.

Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks, Asia has signed an agreement with Sky Cable Corporation to expand carriage of AXN Asiatothe Destiny Cable pay-TV platform in the Philippines.AXN will belocated on Destiny Cable’s basic tier of channels, which are available toits widest base of subscribers on channel 61 starting November 15, 2012.“The Philippines is a key market where we continue to invest and hope toentertain even greater audiences by expanding AXN’s reach to the country’s second most subscribed to pay-TV platform, Destiny Cable. Our expanded partnership with Sky Cable Corporation provides even more viewers with accessto our high-quality programming,” said Ricky…