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“FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” hits highest National TV rating 2018 Watch “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano,” weeknights on ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN HD (SkyCable ch 167) Kapamilya top-rating series “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” continues to rule the nationwide ratings game as it scored its highest national TV rating this 2018 last Wednesday (June 13). The series recorded a national TV rating of 44.4%, or more than double that of “The Cure’s” 16.9%, according to data from Kantar Media, which covers rural and urban homes. The top-rating episode showed Cardo’s (Coco Martin) persistent efforts to woo his wife Alyana (Yassi Pressman), and introduced new cast members…

ABS-CBN named Best TV Station by Lyceum Batangas Kapamilya network preferred by Lyceans in Manila, Laguna, and Batangas ABS-CBN  swept the 3rd Golden Laurel Awards of the Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) Batangas, winning Best TV Station and 19 other awards including Best News Program for “TV Patrol” and Best Primetime Series for “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano.” This is the third Best TV Station award received by the country’s leading media and entertainment company from an LPU campus this year, proving it is the network of choice for Lyceans. Other winners in Batangas from ABS-CBN Integrated News and Current Affairs include…

Kuya Kim Atienza and “Matanglawin” celebrate dads in Father’s Day special Catch all these and more in “Matanglawin” this Sunday (June 17), 9:45 am on ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN HD It’s PAPAstig this Sunday (June 17) as Kuya Kim Atienza and “Matanglawin” celebrate Father’s Day with awesome dads and Kapamilya stars at 9:45 am on ABS-CBN. Get to know amazing fathers like Snooky Cruz, an adrenaline junkie who has turned his young twin daughters into skydiving lovers and inspired them to become the youngest female twin freefall divers in the process. Then there’s father and son RC scale crawling enthusiasts Jun and Roshaun Mariano…

Vivo launches first X-series in the Philippines Vivo X21 will launch this June 2018 Young global smartphone brand Vivo is taking the game a notch higher, launching its first X-series model in the Philippines in June. Vivo X21, the latest flagship smartphone, breaks world records as it introduces Vivo’s In-Display Fingerprint Scanning technology. It replaces the traditional rear fingerprint sensor commonly found on many smartphones. The In-Display Fingerprint Scanning technology was preceded by the Under-Display Fingerprint Scanning Solution unveiled during the Mobile World Congress in Shanghai in 2017—the first of its kind in the world. This was no surprise since…

Wishful 5, all set for the “Wishful Journey” album concert at The Big Dome Their debut album will be available for purchase starting June 18 (Monday) at the ABS-CBN Store Rising singers Princess Sevillena, Kimberly Baluzo, Louie Anne Culala, Carmela Ariola, and Ace Bartolome return to the Smart-Araneta Coliseum on Tuesday (June 19) for their much-awaited “Wishful Journey” concert – their first major project as bonafide recording artists since their online singing competition stint on Wish 107.5. The event coincides with the unveiling of their debut album as the Wishful 5, released under Star Music and is composed of 18…

Celebrate Father’s Day with these exclusive MVP Rewards deals! MVP Rewards has got you covered with certified and dad-approved ideas Looking for great ideas on how to spend that special day with your Daddy, Papa or Tatay? Celebrating Father’s Day is a lot easier with the MVP Rewards program, which lets you enjoy exclusive deals and discounts on shops and restaurants just by presenting your MVP Rewards physical or virtual card powered by PayMaya. By signing up for free at www.MVPRewards.ph, you get to earn and accumulate points every time you pay your PLDT Home, Smart and Sun bills in…

Tens of thousands of Citi volunteers celebrate Global Community Day in the Philippines Annual event contributes nearly four million hours of service since launch Citi recently celebrated its annual Global Community Day, as more than 5,000 Citi volunteers in the Philippines engage in service activities in their local communities. In the days leading up to and including Global Community Day, more than 100,000 Citi colleagues, alumni, clients, family and friends in more than 450 cities across 90 countries and territories volunteer on 1,400 service projects that are helping address a range of community needs, from feeding the hungry to revitalizing…

Give dad the sweetest thank you with Villa Del Conte Rich and decadent, Villa Del Conte chocolates are specially handcrafted in Padova, Italy This is the perfect season to extend your gratitude and appreciation for dad’s hard work in providing the best for the family. Show him how thankful you are with delicious Villa Del Conte chocolates. Choose from a special Thank You box which contains 18 pcs of 50% dark chocolates in 5g squares or a 100g dark chocolate bar wrapped in I❤​Dad sleeve. Rich and decadent, Villa Del Conte chocolates are specially handcrafted in Padova, Italy. Make this season…

Story behind hit song “Titibo-tibo” on “MMK” Maris gives life to story of Himig Handog winner “MMK” features the life story of Libertine “Tin” Amistoso, the composer of the hit song “Titibo-tibo” interpreted by Moira Dela Torre, this Saturday (June 16) in “Maalaala Mo Kaya.” At the early age of eleven, Tin (Maris Racal) already identified as a lesbian and had been in romantic relationships with other girls. But it was only until she turned 18, that’s when she met her first boyfriend, Andrew (Neil Coleta). Their relationship lasted for four years and after that, Tin swore not to fall…

WATCH: Teaser trailer for Tim Burton’s live-action ‘Dumbo’ ‘Dumbo’ premieres in PH cinemas on March 2019 From Disney and visionary director Tim Burton, the all-new grand live-action adventure “Dumbo” expands on the beloved classic story where differences are celebrated, family is cherished and dreams take flight. Circus owner Max Medici (Danny DeVito) enlists former star Holt Farrier (Colin Farrell) and his children Milly (Nico Parker) and Joe (Finley Hobbins) to care for a newborn elephant whose oversized ears make him a laughingstock in an already struggling circus. But when they discover that Dumbo can fly, the circus makes an incredible comeback, attracting persuasive entrepreneur V.A. Vandevere (Michael Keaton), who recruits the peculiar pachyderm for his newest, larger-than-life entertainment venture, Dreamland. Dumbo soars to new heights alongside a charming and spectacular aerial artist, Colette Marchant (Eva Green), until Holt learns that beneath its shiny veneer, Dreamland is full of dark secrets. https://youtu.be/-QPdRfqTnt4 Directed by Tim Burton (“Alice in Wonderland,” “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”) from a screenplay by Ehren Kruger (“Ophelia,” “Dream House”), and produced by Justin Springer (“TRON: Legacy”), Kruger, Katterli Frauenfelder (“Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children,” “Big Eyes”) and Derek Frey (“Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children,” “Frankenweenie”), “Dumbo” flies into Philippine theaters on March 2019.

ABS-CBN launches “One Love, One Pinas” campaign on Independence Day “One Love, One Pinas” hopes to inspire Filipinos to celebrate what truly makes the Philippines beautiful, which are its people and the values they possess ABS-CBN pays tribute to the good qualities of Filipinos through the “One Love, One Pinas” campaign, which was launched yesterday (June 12) as the nation celebrated its 120th year of independence. The Kapamilya network set off its on-air and digital campaign during its annual flag-raising ceremony with a special video showing people from around the Philippines who spread love and positivity in their own ways. The video highlights values…

Transform your living room to a personal home theatre with the all-new Sony HT-Z9F and HT-X9000F Soundbars The Sony Soundbar HT-Z9F and HT-X9000F, as well as, other home audio products are available at Sony Centres and Authorized Dealers across the country Ever dreamed of having your very own cinematic experience right at your living room? Imagine having your very own virtual surround sound from every direction, sans the ceiling reflection or extra speakers. This is a dream come true to any Filipino household. Imagine how you can immerse yourself with the full experience from watching a movie, a TV show,…

Nespresso heads to Cinemalaya for the Nespresso Vertical Shorts 2018 Submission of entries is ongoing for the Nespresso Vertical Shorts 2018 competition until June 29, 2018 Nespresso, a global leader in coffee, has always been at the forefront of innovation, delighting coffee connoisseurs and the curious coffee drinkers with exciting, creative concoctions using its wide range of machines, accessories and amazing beans and blends from all over the world. From enticing the taste buds, Nespresso now tickles the mind through its newest initiative – the Nespresso Vertical Shorts 2018 competition. A celebration of innovation, passion, and excellence in filmmaking, Nespresso…

WATCH: Teaser trailer for horror-thriller film ‘The Nun’ ‘The Nun’ premieres in PH cinemas on September 6 “The Conjuring” and “The Conjuring 2” director James Wan, explores another dark corner of that universe with “The Nun.” When a young nun at a cloistered abbey in Romania takes her own life, a priest with a haunted past and a novitiate on the threshold of her final vows are sent by the Vatican to investigate. Together they uncover the order’s unholy secret. Risking not only their lives but their faith and their very souls, they confront a malevolent force in the form of…

American singer-songwriter Andy Grammer performs in Manila for the very first time Andy Grammer connected with the audience with his songs as he tells the story behind each and every track Presented by Wilbros Live, fans of all ages gathered at Music Museum in Greenhills, San Juan to witness the American singer-songwriter Andy Grammer sing his songs live. Andy Grammer is the son of recording artist Robert Crane “Red” Grammer, He is the singer behind the hits Keep Your Head Up, Honey, I’m good, and Fresh Eyes. It was the singer’s first time in the country. He shared that he never thought…

OPPO explores the threshold of smartphone possibilities These innovative concepts carry the spirit of OPPO’s continuous exploration For years, leading global smartphone brand OPPO has been introducing a number of exciting new technologies to the industry. These concepts, at the brink of smartphone possibilities, will help define the future generations of OPPO smartphones to come. 5x Dual Camera Zoom As one of the forerunner smartphone brands to make “photography” a key R&D direction, OPPO has been advancing photography technologies for years. OPPO announced the exclusive “5x Dual Camera Zoom” technology at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2017. Inspired by the submarine’s…