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GMA Public Affairs continues to produce special features on COVID-19. Airing this Saturday (May 2) afternoon are back-to-back presentations of I-Witness and Pinas Sarap. At 3:15 pm, award-winning broadcast journalist Raffy Tima shows exclusive footage of the situation inside the Correctional Institution for Women in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic as well as the struggles of medical workers in performing their duties in I-Witness’ Pinoy Frontliners. But these modern day heroes are also slowly succumbing to the lethal effects of the virus themselves. At present, there are now hundreds of fatalities, confirmed, probable, and suspected cases combined. Raffy exclusively…

ABS-CBN opens the month of May packed with surprises for Asianovela fans with the much-awaited return to television of the latest edition of the hit series “Meteor Garden” on Monday (May 4) and the action-filled finale of “Tale of Nokdu” this Friday (May 1). Relive the love story of Shancai and Daoming Si who fought for their love against the odds, with their friends and members of F4 Huaze Lei, Fang Meizuo, and Ximen Yan with the return of the worldwide hit series “Meteor Garden.”. The 2018 remake of the popular Asianovela first aired on ABS-CBN last August 2018 and…

Imus, Cavite—April 30, 2020—Taking on a healthy and active lifestyle is not an easy feat, let alone if you are taking on the kick-ass world of triathlon. For Matteo Guidicelli, this endeavor goes beyond weeks, months, or even years of training since it requires a change of lifestyle to achieve success. Matteo, for one, is no stranger to success—as a model, singer, actor, performer, and endorser—some of his greatest feats came from being a determined athlete. He started at 11 years old as a Kart racer and, his dream then, was to become the first Filipino Formula One Racer. While…

Exploring recipes using fancy ingredients that aren’t normally seen in the pantry can mean a lot of work since this requires going to the grocery store and making it through a long line of people. But having the pantry well-stocked with basic items is like having savings in the bank. When it comes to whipping up quick comforting meals, pantry staples are everyone’s best friend. With a little creativity, basic ingredients from the pantry and a multi-purpose kitchen appliance, special home-cooked meals for the family can easily be created With Samsung Smart Oven which is designed as an all-in-one cooking…

QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES, April 30, 2020– Many of us have heard of the adage from American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow that states: “music is the universal language of mankind.” In these trying times, it is hope, faith, unity, and love that we want to resound everywhere in the world, which TFC hopes to spread by creating a music video of the song “Ililigtas Ka Niya” featuring residents from the Middle East and Europe. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YnBxnr5kTY&feature=emb_title The “Ililigtas Ka Niya” song was an initiative by Star Music, with music and lyrics written by Jonathan Manalo and was performed by Kapamilya artists Angeline…

Since the start of Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ), the public turned to live online concerts for entertainment. OPM bands were amongst the first group of artists to share their music for free and for a cause. This trend continues to bring meaningful connections with our loved ones during these hard times. On cue, Smart also took this opportunity to go beyond bringing international acts to Manila to delight subscribers’ passion for music. To raise funds for COVID-19 frontliners, Smart Music Live (SML) Online Sessions brings a more relaxed version of the gig scene in a series of online streaming concerts…

Italian punk-rock act Sunset Radio is glad to announce the release of the new video for “Strangers”, single available now in every digital store and in streaming HERE. The track is included in “Seasons”, five-tracks EP co-produced by Fabrizio Panebarco (Pan Music Production / Melody Fall) out on September 15th 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxeT3hVH-Wo&feature=youtu.be “”Strangers’ is undoubtedly a song a bit ‘foreign’ to us, as the title says, but for some reason I feel it much closer to me than I could ever have imagined” says guitarist Riccardo Tasselli, “It’s a pop-rock ballad, we came out like this, and we wanted to…

April 30, 2020 — Starting April 27, McDonald’s Philippines started offering its Breaded Chicken Fillet in Cook-It-Yourself packs. Customers can easily get packs of 15 pcs for only P315 through participating McDonald’s Drive-Thru, and Take Out while bigger packs of 60pcs are available in select SM Supermarket, SM Hypermarket, and Savemore branches. Loved by customers as the main ingredient in McDonald’s McCrispy Chicken Fillet with Rice and McCrispy Chicken Sandwich, the Breaded Chicken Fillet Cook-It-Yourself packs are not just convenient to order, but also easy to cook! Just by deep frying the fillet portions for 6-7 minutes, you can enjoy a…

This Saturday (May 2), GMA Network’s all-original Filipino singing competition, The Clash, will bring Kapuso viewers and netizens a fun online musical experience via ‘The Clash Reunion Live’! Hang out and enjoy an exciting music-filled afternoon with Clash Masters, Asia’s Pop Diva Julie Anne San Jose and Total Heartthrob Rayver Cruz, together with The Clash Journey Hosts Ken Chan and Rita Daniela. Jamming with them are The Clash Panel, Comedy Concert Queen Aiai Delas Alas, Asia’s Romantic Balladeer Christian Bautista, and Asia’s Nightingale Ms. Lani Misalucha, who will serenade fans through the screen. Also joining the fun are The Clash…

Go on a trip down memory lane with Star Music’s new “90’s Tunes” playlist on Spotify, featuring the ever-relatable OPM favorites of the 1990s, which prevailed in radio charts, served as movie theme songs, and warmed the hearts of millions of Filipinos. Kicking off the nostalgia fest is Roselle Nava’s “Dahil Mahal Na Mahal Kita,” the carrier single off her third album, “Roselle: On Higher Ground” released in 1997. The instant hit even spawned a movie with the same title, starred on by “Mula Sa Puso” actors Rico Yan, Diether Ocampo, and Claudine Barretto. Over the years, the likes of Rachelle Ann…

Megastar Sharon Cuneta is set to give a heartwarming tribute to the brave, dedicated, and loving mothers with her upcoming fundraising concert titled “Sharon: Love and Music, A Mother’s Day Special,” which streams live on ABS-CBN Facebook, YouTube, and website (ent.abs-cbn.com) this May 10 at 8pm. Accompanied by maestro Louie Ocampo, Sharon brings an intimate concert experience as she sings some of the most popular and well-loved tunes that will bring joy, love, and inspiration to every home. Apart from the Mother’s Day celebration, the event also aims to raise donations for the “Pantawid ng Pag-ibig” campaign of ABS-CBN, which…

April 29th, 2020 – Singapore – Hopeless Records is debuting its first “Hopeless Vault” release today with All Time Low’s ‘Future Hearts B-Sides’. The songs are now available to stream or download here: smarturl.it/HopelessVault In addition to the new songs, Hopeless is offering a new All Time Low merch item in the Hopeless Vault store – available for only 72 hours. Fans can purchase the limited item before it’s gone here: vault.hopelessmerch.com Hopeless is digging through their archives and finding ultra-rare or unreleased recordings, merch designs, and other fun things to release to fans and presenting them in the “Hopeless…

The Final Pitch, the first and only business reality TV show in the Philippines, is looking for non-profit organizations, startups, and innovators with funding requirements and new solutions to address COVID-19 related challenges. Its sixth season is themed the Heroes Edition, which is set to be filmed by 3rd quarter 2020, broadcasted live online, and aired on CNN Philippines. The Final Pitch is a competition where entrepreneurs and startups pitch their proposals and get the chance to fund their businesses with help from some of the country’s elite investors. In an effort to address the economic and social impacts of…

April 29, 2020 — Time to spice up your meal as McDonald’s Philippines launches the new Spicy Chicken Burger and Spicy Shake Shake Fries! Available for a limited time and in select stores only, the Spicy Chicken Burger is just what you need to excite your taste buds during this time. Imagine a thick, juicy, and wonderfully spiced fried-chicken cutlet, topped with creamy mayo, sandwiched between a toasted sesame seed bun! To add more thrill to the Spicy Chicken Burger, you can upgrade your meal and pair it with the new hot & Spicy Shake Shake Fries to get that…

If you’re finding it difficult to comb through the internet to pick the right show or movie to get you through another day of quarantine, you are not alone. We’re here to narrow down your choices: Log in on iWant, which is home to 57 free original shows and movies that you can’t find elsewhere. While 57 is still a lot, we recommend you consider how you’re feeling today then go over these choices that are worth your time: IF YOU’RE FEELING ROMANTIC There’s a room for everyone to fall in love in the world of iWant originals, whether you’re…

Yeng Constantino dropped the radio edit of her self-penned song “Dasal,” which aims to bring comfort to listeners through its emphasis on God’s faithful omnipresence especially during dark times. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWxhr_3Izds&feature=youtu.be “Sometimes, we have questions that we can’t seem to find the answers to. But you should always believe that despite feeling like there’s no one you can hold on to, He’s there beside you, hugging you,” Yeng said of the song on Instagram. The original version of the track is part of Yeng’s album “Synesthesia” produced under Star Music, and can be attributed to the Bible verse Isaiah 41:10 (NIV),…