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Alexa Ilacad chooses between her mother and father in “Ipaglaban Mo” Battered woman kills her husband As she stands in court, a young woman must make a big decision on which side to take after her mother killed her abusive father in the second 4th anniversary episode of the longest-running legal drama in the country, “Ipaglaban Mo.” Elaine’s family is suffering under the cruelty of her abusive father, Gardo (Jeric Raval), a drunk, gambler, and womanizer. Not only that, he also regularly beats up her mother, Berna (Isay Alvarez). Her mother, despite Elaine’s encouragement, refuses to leave her father because…

How financially savvy are you? Being financially savyy means spending, saving, and investing wisely on things that will matter even in the future Being financially savyy means spending, saving, and investing wisely on things that will matter even in the future. But a lot of Filipinos show a lack of commitment when it comes to financial literacy and competence. According to a survey done by rating agency Standard & Poor’s, only one out of four Filipino adults is considered financially literate. The question is: How smart are you at handling your own money? Here are five habit-forming tips from Philippine…

TFC celebrates the 120th Anniversary of Philippine Independence with the City of Carson Celebrate this very important event in history in this all-day festival on June 9 at the Veterans Park The City of Carson and the Philippine Independence Day Foundation present the 120th Philippine Independence Day celebration on Saturday, June 9, at the Veterans Park on 22400 S. Moneta Avenue. This commemorates the declaration of Philippine independence from Spain on June 12, 1898. The whole day affair starts at 7:30 A.M. with a flag raising in front of Veterans Park. This will be followed by an ecumenical service led…

Get a chance to meet “The One” in the Wake Up Manila JobCon Wake Up Manila is a job convention that aims to emphasize the “human connection” often forgotten in job fairs and the overall recruitment process Whether it’s love or job hunting, finding The One can sometimes be a long and painful journey. Sending out CVs, waiting long days for feedback and awkward interviews are all par for the course in the search for the perfect job match.   That’s why Springboard Philippines, one of the country’s most dynamic talent search companies, aims to help fresh grads and job…

“Show Me The Market,” “Metro Home” premiere on Metro Channel this June Catch these exciting shows on Metro Channel (SKYcable ch. 52 and ch. 174 on HD) Discover fresh eats and exquisite spaces in new lifestyle shows “Show Me The Market” and “Metro Home,” airing for the first time this June on Metro Channel. In the travelogue and cooking show “Show Me The Market,” celebrity chef JP Anglo and the Marketman behind the food blog marketmanila.com, Joel Binamira, tour the country to discover key ingredients and meet purveyors, specialists, and personalities who make regional Filipino cuisine truly world-class. Stylish abodes…

‘Magic Temple’ cast reunite after 21 years “Magic Temple” is just one of the films given a new life by the ABS-CBN Film Restoration through its Sagip Pelikula advocacy “Magic Temple” stars Jason Salcedo, Junell Hernando, and Marc Solis reunited for the first time in years to celebrate the 21st anniversary of their hit 90s film via the special screening of its digitally restored and remastered version at ABS-CBN’s Dolphy Theater. Organized by the Batang Magic Temple group, the event seemed like a premiere night as the stars gamely posed for photos with their fans and signed autographs. They also…

Here are four fun ways to celebrate Pinoy Pop Culture Kick off #OneLoveOnePinas with these distinctively Pinoy items, available at The ABS-CBN Store inside the ABS-CBN compound, pop-up stores in TriNoma and Glorietta, and online at store.abs-cbn.com This Independence Day, celebrate Pinoy pop culture with some of the country’s well-loved comic icons—Mars Ravelo’s Captain Barbell, Darna, and Lastikman. Get into #OneLoveOnePinas, and awaken Pinoy pride with the rest of the country with fun, uniquely Filipino offerings. Here are a few suggestions from The ABS-CBN Store to get into an upbeat mood this holiday:   1. TOW IN COURAGE THROUGH HERO-THEMED…

WATCH: ‘How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’ trailer is finally here! Check out the official teaser trailer below and watch How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World in Philippine cinemas 2019 From DreamWorks Animation comes a surprising tale about growing up, finding the courage to face the unknown…and how nothing can ever train you to let go. What began as an unlikely friendship between an adolescent Viking and a fearsome Night Fury dragon has become an epic adventure spanning their lives. Welcome to the most astonishing chapter of one of the most beloved animated franchises in film…

State-of-the-art living spaces at Botanika Nature Residences by Filigree Defining luxury as a concept of lifestyle, Botanika is more than what people see. Singapore-based interior designer Isabelle Miaja pointed out that it’s not just about the materials but how people feel when inside. Now ready for occupancy, Botanika Nature Residences, a masterplanned upscale condominium complex by luxury real estate brand Filigree, is for the rarified few. It harmoniously co-exists with its environs, providing residents a home where they can enjoy luxurious, close-to-nature living, similar to that of an oasis at the heart of a bustling metropolis. Seamlessly integrating outdoor and…

Cebuana lass is newest winner of iconic Filipino singing competition ‘Tawag ng Tanghalan’ Janine Berdin bags grand champion, while Ato Arman of Mindanao places second and Steven Paysu of U.S, finishes third at the top-rating variety show “It’s Showtime’s” popular segment After months of searching for the best amateur singers from the Philippines to the world, historic singing competition Tawag ng Tanghalan sa “It’s Showtime” closes with a bang as sixteen-year-old student Janine Berdin emerged grand champion last June 2 at the Aliw Theater in Manila, Philippines. After months of auditions, grueling judging, and nerve-wracking weekly results, Berdin surpassed this…

AXA Philippines’ Chief Human Resorce Officer gives empowering talk at Talent Management Asia Conference Jaspreet Kakar shared how AXA takes care of its employees: by giving importance to purpose and culture; empowerment through decentralized decision-making; and embodiment of the agile mindset by encouraging active collaboration with one another AXA Philippines chief human resource officer Jaspreet Kakar discussed how multinational companies build and sustain talent during the recent Talent Management Asia Conference 2018 at the SM Aura SMX Convention Center in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.  Addressing fellow human resource practitioners, Kakar shared how AXA takes care of its employees: by giving importance to purpose…

Here are seven cartoons for after-school bonding on TV right now Watch these shows on Boomerang now on Ch 42 for Metro Manila subscribers, Ch 112 for outside Metro Manila and Ch 16 for SKYdirect With school season almost in full swing, moms can schedule after-class bonding with their kids with cartoons aplenty over at Boomerang channel on SKY. Check out some of the kiddie favorites you and your kid can choose from on the all-day channel.   1. Be Cool Scooby Doo Everyone’s favorite Great Dane is back to solving mysteries with the gang as they go on a…

Netflix releases trailer for ‘Queer Eye’ Season 2 Get ready to welcome back the Fab Five! Netflix has released the trailer to the much-anticipated second season of Queer Eye. This season, the Queer Eye Fab Five – Antoni Porowski (Food & Wine), Bobby Berk (Interior Design), Karamo Brown (Culture), Jonathan Van Ness (Grooming), and Tan France (Fashion) – return to the Georgia heartland, forging connections with communities from a wide array of backgrounds and beliefs often contrary to their own, touching on everything from self-love and faith, to immigration and how to make the perfect homemade poke bowls and more.…

ABS-CBN celebrates “One Love, One Pinas” on Independence Day Don’t miss the the “One Love, One Pinas” flag-raising ceremony airing on Tuesday (June 12) on ABS-CBN after “Umagang Kay Ganda” on ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN HD ABS-CBN invites Filipinos to show their love for country as the Philippines marks its 120th year of independence with a special commemorative flag-raising ceremony airing on Tuesday (June 12) after “Umagang Kay Ganda.” The event will also kick off the Kapamilya network’s “One Love, One Pinas” campaign, which will encourage Filipinos everywhere to be ambassadors of the country. The on-air and digital campaign, which will run for the entire month of June, aims to inspire Filipinos…

“My Fairy Tail Love Story” and “Meet Me In St. Gallen” now on SKY Movies PPV Enjoy these two movies for only P99 until June 22 SKY raises the “kilig” meter for its subscribers this month as it airs two fresh-off-the-cinema love stories—“My Fairy Tail Love Story” and “Meet Me in St. Gallen”—on SKY Movies Pay-Per-View channel until June 22. In ElNella’s first big screen movie, “My Fairy Tale Love Story,” Chantal (Janella Salvador) is cursed to turn into a mermaid at certain times of the day after causing ruin to sea corals. Only true love’s kiss can break the…

Sylvia Sanchez and Sofia Andres’ “Mama’s Girl” on KBO First big screen team-up of SoFiego premieres this weekend “Mama’s Girl,” the tear-jerking mother and daughter story starring Kapamilya actresses Sylvia Sanchez and Sofia Andres premieres on the small screen via KBO this weekend.   The movie, which tells the story of a mother helping her daughter navigate life as the latter ventures out into the real world, was graded ‘A’ by the Cinema Evaluation Board. The movie also served as the debut film of erstwhile loveteam of Sofia and Diego Loyzaga. Aside from “Mama’s Girl,” KBO will also air LizQuen’s…