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ABS-CBNmobile announced it is giving away 100,000 SIM cards for free to the survivors of Typhoon Yolanda to help them connect and communicate with their loved ones.
The announcement was made at ABS-CBN’s “Tulong Na, Tabang Na, Tayo Na! An All-Star Benefit Concert” aired on ABS-CBN Sunday night (Nov 17) by actor Piolo Pascual, who also appears in the TV spot along with ABS-CBN stars John Lloyd Cruz, Bea Alonzo, Kim Chiu, and Enrique Gil.
Filipino viewers can now watch the multi-awarded Filipino historical drama “Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon?” in clearer and better high definition (HD) format as its digitally restored and re-mastered version hits theaters this week and will be shown in seven cinemas in Metro Manila.
The 1976 Eddie Romero classic film topbilled by Christopher De Leon, Gloria Diaz, and Eddie Garcia will have its special screenings at SM City North EDSA, SM Megamall, SM Manila, SM Fairview, Robinsons Galleria, Robinsons Metroeast, and Market Market.
Kim Atienza thoroughly explains how type five super typhoon Yolanda developed and why it is referred to as the strongest typhoon recorded in the history of the planet tomorrow (Nov 17) in “Matanglawin.”
People may have prepared for its arrival days ahead but the magnitude of devastation it brought our country was beyond what everyone expected.
It’s time for Gwan Woong to pay for his evilness, but it seems someone else will pay the price in the intense finale of hit afternoon Koreanovela The Love Story of Kang Chi.
While the Governor goes face-to-face with Gwan Woong, Gwan Woong’s loyal assistant lurks in the background and shoots Kang Chi.
Singapore’s entry into next year’s Oscars, Iloilo, which touches upon the challenges and experiences faced by the Philippines’ overseas workers, particularly those who acquire jobs as household helps for foreign families, finally hits local theaters as it premieres at Robinsons Galleria this Wednesday (November 13) as a guest film in the Cinema One Originals Festival 2013.
Acclaimed Singaporean director Anthony Chen once grew up under the care of a Filipina his family had hired as a maid when he was still a little boy. In his Academy Award-nominated film Iloilo, his experiences in growing up under her care are somehow reflected in the story of a child named Jiale (Koh Jia Ler) and his family’s household help, Terry (Angeli Bayani).
The ABS-CBN News Channel’s (ANC) premier science and technology show, Future Perfect, and Manila Bulletin’s technology news section have joined forces to give Filipino viewers the hottest and important technology news and give them insights on various technological innovations throughout the years.
Future Perfect has blazed a trail on cable television, with anchor and veteran broadcast journalist Tony Velasquez showing the practical uses of technology and featuring relevant topics on science and technology for the past three years.
Two of the anime world’s most exciting and out-of-this-world creations will be hitting Philippine television this November, as the movie Hetalia: Paint it White and the series Gargantia on Verdurous Planet premiere on Hero TV on the 17th and 21st of November.
In “Hetalia: Paint it White, the first feature-length film adaptation of the popular Hetalia: Axis Powers, the Axis forces are brought together from Italy, Germany and Japan to join the rest of the gang when aliens are caught on earth. With the extraterrestrials around, unusual incidents start to happen all over the world—particularly the strange drainage of color from the surroundings.
ABS-CBN Corporation bagged seven Philippine Quill Awards this year for its outstanding communication programs, making it the most awarded TV network in business communication.
ABS-CBN Integrated News and Current Affairs brought home two Quill Awards for its annual summit on pre-natal health care for expectant Filipino mothers and a digital mobile application that informed and empowered Filipino voters.
Angustia is an indie film directed by Kristian Cordero and is one of the entries under the Currents category of Cinema One Originals 2013. It stars Alex Medina, Mitch Smith and Maria Isabel Lopez.
Plot:
Don Victorino Hernandez, a creole secular priest from Manila, has two passions: botany and the total conversion of the native population particularly the Agtas, who in spite of the rigorous undertakings of Spanish colonialism continue to live in the hinterlands, giving them a notorious reputation in the minds of the lowlanders as well as the colonizers.
His initial assignment in an affluent parish in Bikol gives him the chance to pursue his interest in plants. The lush tropical landscape provides him with a variety of flora for his collection while he performs the task of conversion. He encounters Dunag, an Agta girl whose life will intertwine with his, along with Sikaw, her lover; and Guada, a former balyana or pre-colonial priestess.
Dunag, who eluded Sikaw in a tribal marriage practice, finds sanctuary in the church as well as in Don Hernandez. In her conversion to the Catholic faith, Dunag is guided by Guada, who continues to practice her animist beliefs despite being Hernandez's convent help. In turn, Dunag helps Sikaw in his conversion when they decide to get married against the wishes of Don Hernandez. The priest sees this as an act of defiance against his own scheme for them; their marriage triggers his descent into paranoia and violence.
Don Hernandez is eventually reassigned by church authorities to a much smaller and much more desolate doctrina or mission post. Don Hernandez's faith and intellect are challenged by Natividad, a folk healer, who claims to have dreamt the Virgin Mary. Tormented by Natividad's claim and after several haunting experiences, Don Hernandez decides his fate.
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Discover the beauty of ballet dancing in The Bottomline With Boy Abunda this Saturday (November 16) as Prima Ballerina Lisa Macuja-Elizalde shares the story of her life, career, and her nearing retirement from dancing.
What challenges did Macuja go through for the sake of her dreams? How hard is it for her to leave the world of ballet? What advice can she give to the younger generation who dreams to be like her?
On the cover is Anne Curtis like you’ve never seen her before: Risqué in luxe showgirl pieces by Metrowear Icon Francis Libiran, perfectly celebrating her one-of-a-kind star status as the Princess of All Media and the first Filipina to have her own E! News Asia Special.
From being a teenybopper actress, she has become a household name, a brand of her own, and an icon in the truest sense of the word. Metro gets the real deal on what it’s like to be her nowadays.
The well-loved hosting tandem of Roderick Paulate and Amy Perez is back and is set to bring total entertainment to every member of the family beginning Saturday (Nov 16) as the hit musical game show The Singing Bee returns to ABS-CBN.
Weekend bonding time will surely become more fun as the whole family can sing and play along with the game, regardless if he can sing or not, as long as he can guess the correct lyrics of popular songs. On top of that, returning Kapamilya Dick and Amy will complete the viewing experience with their exchange of witty banters.
Magaganap na bukas (Nov 10) ang pinakahihintay na rematch sa pagitan ng dating world boxing champions na sina Nonito ‘Filipino Flash’ Donaire at Vic ‘Raging Bull’ Darchinyan sa 10-round, non-title featherweight fight na gaganapin sa American Bank Center sa Corpus Christi, Texas . Panoorin ito sa espesyal na coverage ng ABS-CBN na “The Rematch: Donaire vs. Darchinyan” sa ganap na 11 AM.
Anim na taon ang hinintay ng lahat para sa labang ito at parehong gutom ang dalawang boksingero na makuha ang tagumpay dahil mahalaga ito sa pag-ahon ng kanilang kasalukuyang boxing careers.
“Failon Ngayon” and its anchor Ted Failon were recognized by the Association for International Broadcasting (AIB) in the United Kingdom after being nominated at the prestigious 2013 AIB Awards.
“Failon Ngayon” was short-listed in the Domestic Current Affairs Documentary category for its “Island of Boracay 2” episode that featured the demolition of illegal resorts on Boracay island, following an episode that exposed the said irregularities.
Balls Channel, the home of the UFC in the Philippines, is taking the local mixed martial arts scene another notch higher as it brings the UFC’s top light heavyweight contender, Alexander “The Mauler” Gustafsson, to Manila this Friday (Nov 8).
During a time in which the popularity of MMA is on a meteoric rise around the world, Balls Channel recognizes the growth of the sport as being highly evident particularly in the Philippines.
World-class Filipina beauty queens Miss Universe runner-ups Venus Raj and Shamcey Supsup and 2013 Miss Supranational Mutya Johanna Datul will shine on “ASAP 18” this Sunday (November 10).
Also feel the love and happiness this Yuletide season with “ASAP 18’s” special birthday bash for Vina Morales, Angeline Quinto, and Enchong Dee; the star-studded Christmas gift from Jamie Rivera and Arnel Pineda; and newest sneak peek of Jed Madela’s upcoming concert ‘X: Jed Madela’s 10th Year Concert.’
After releasing an album, King Of The Gil, under Star Records, Enrique Gil will soon conquer the Smart Araneta Coliseum as he gears for a dance concert on November 29.
Jake Cuenca and Jason Abalos put the million peso jackpot on the line for Maria Mercedes leading lady Jessy Mendiola as they pick briefcase number 3, which corresponds to Jessy’s birthday, this Saturday, Sept. 7, in Kapamilya Deal or No Deal.
Before they compete as Luis and Clavio for the heart of Mercedes in the highly-anticipated remake of the popular Thalia-serye, Jake and Jason will first join forces opening the right briefcases and bargaining with the banker. Will Jessy’s birthday bring them luck?
Some of the Kapamilya network’s favorite child and teen stars are put to the test this Sunday (September 8) on the hit teen show LUV U and the kiddie gag show Goin’ Bulilit, when feelings of both puppy love and jealousy kick in with the coming of age.
For the teens of LUV U, emotions are going haywire as Lexie (Alexa Ilacad) decides to finally admit that she has feelings for the school bad boy Benj (Nash Aguas). She chooses to tell Marj (Mika dela Cruz) about her crush, and because she can’t seem to gather up the guts to tell Marj all of this in person, she sends a text message instead. The problem is, she accidentally sends the message to Benj. Will she be able to stop him from finding out about her feelings for him? Given that Benj has also been spending a lot of time with Marj, does he feel the same way about Lexie?
Amid controversial issues of domestic violence involving prominent showbiz and political personalities in the country, ABS-CBN’s top-rating drama anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya will share this Saturday, September 7, an empowering story of a battered wife who did everything to protect her ‘dream family.’
The Don Cuaresma-directed MMK episode was given an ‘SPG’ (Strong Parental Guidance) rating because of its sensitive story about a loving and hardworking mother named Blythe (to be portrayed by Denise Laurel) who endured the physical, verbal and emotional abuse of her unemployed and abusive husband Raymond (Rayver Cruz).
How far will an extra-ordinary lady go to win the love of her family and earn the respect of the people around her?
This is the struggle that Kapamilya actress Andi Eigenmann’s character, Galema, faces in the highly anticipated TV remake of one of the most-loved Pinoy komiks characters – Galema: Anak ni Zuma.
“ASAP 18” kicks off the month of September with non-stop performances and surprises this Sunday (September 1) as the whole ASAP Kapamilya welcomes Gerald Anderson, Rayver Cruz, Diana Zubiri, Tonton Gutierrez, Dina Bonnevie, and Dawn Zulueta in the grand launch of ABS-CBN’s upcoming primetime teleserye “Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin” which will premiere on Monday (September 2).
Travel back in time and feel the ‘80s vibe in the special reunion of the ‘80s singing group ‘The Triplets’ composed of Manilyn Reynes, Tina Paner, and Sheryl Cruz; and the must-watch performance of ‘80s OPM legend Freddie Aguilar.
Broadcast journalist Julius Babao will expose the modus operandi of a syndicate that collects and sells free medicines from politicians this Monday (September 2) in “Bistado.”
“Bistado” has monitored and documented how the group operates for two weeks and found out that it can easily steal medicines by faking medical documents. Will the group finally pay for its mischief?
Kuya Kim embarks on an odd adventure this Sunday (Sep 1) as he features some of the weirdest phenomena, people, and animals in his multi-awarded educational program “Matanglawin.”
The country’s Trivia King investigates weird weather occurrences such as the 72-mudfish rain in Agusan del Sur as well as Siberia’s orange snow and Yangtze’s blood-red river.
Kantar Media Total Philippines (Urban and Rural) Household TV Ratings - Aug 26, 2013 (Monday)
Kantar Media Total Philippines (Urban and Rural) Household TV Ratings - Aug 25, 2013 (Sunday)
Kantar Media Total Philippines (Urban and Rural) Household TV Ratings - Aug 24, 2013 (Saturday)
Kantar Media Total Philippines (Urban and Rural) Household TV Ratings - Aug 23, 2013 (Friday)
The internationally-acclaimed award-winning actor Jericho Rosales switches things up this Sunday (August 25) as he takes on a guest role in the country’s number one kiddie gag show, “Goin’ Bulilit”.
With numerous awards and nominations under his belt, Echo has definitely made a name for himself in both the local and global film and television scenes, portraying roles in successful drama or action films.
Broadcast journalist Anthony “Tunying” grills beauty queens Venus Raj and Shamcey Supsup as he asks them daring questions about their controversial relationships this Thursday (July 25) in “Tapatan ni Tunying.”
Venus and Shamcey have certainly brought back the Philippine’s glory in the most prestigious global beauty pageant, Miss Universe. However, while both of them have become iconic beauties, their respective love life turned totally different.
Pinoy Soap Opera Queen Judy Ann Santos gives a new definition to the ‘bida-kontrabida’ role as her character, Anessa, in ABS-CBN’s consistent top-rating primetime series “Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala,” returns with fiercer power!
After being abused by her husband Eros (Sam Milby) and shot by her father-in-law Romulus Diomedes (Tirso Cruz III), Anessa finally finds the courage to rise up and fight for her rights.
Asia’s longest-running drama anthology “Maalaala Mo Kaya” remains unbeatable as the Philippines’ most-watched weekend TV program as it once again ruled the weekend (Saturday and Sunday) ratings game with a striking 35.3% national TV ratings last July 20 or 14 points ahead of its rival “Magpakailanman” (21.2%) according to data from Kantar Media that covers urban and rural homes nationwide.
Meanwhile, this Saturday (July 27), “MMK” will present another heavy family drama episode starring Kapamilya actress Empress. She will play the role of Claire, a loving daughter who will feel devastated and betrayed by her own family upon knowing the truth about her real identity.
11 July 2013 Comparative Total Philippines (Urban+ Rural)
Ratings Data: ABS-CBN vs. GMA7 and TV5
Source: Kantar Media / TNS
10 July 2013 Comparative Total Philippines (Urban+ Rural)
Ratings Data: ABS-CBN vs. GMA7 and TV5
Source: Kantar Media / TNS
After almost a year, singer-actress Angeline Quinto is set to return to Asia’s longest-running drama anthology “Maalaala Mo Kaya” on Saturday (July 13).
In the upcoming heavy drama “MMK” episode, Angeline plays Ellah, a loving daughter who is willing to do everything for her family, especially when their father abandoned them for another woman. To make ends meet, Ellah has to work as a clown while studying, which tests her patience not only with kids but also with life’s struggles.
Groove along to the tunes of the teens of “LUV U” who are set to show what they’ve got, as they dance and sing in this week’s episode airing on Sunday (July 14).
It’s club registration day at school and the teens have to choose where they want to go. With Benj (Nash Aguas) and the Break3rs wanting to demonstrate their skills, they sign up for the dance club, while Lexie (Alexa Ilacad) and the girls have their voices to show off in signing up for the glee club.
Kantar Media Total Philippines (Urban and Rural) Household TV Ratings - July 9, 2013 (Tuesday)
RatingsData: ABS-CBN vs. GMA7 and TV5
Source: Kantar Media / TNS
Kapamilya teen star Julia Barretto is grateful to ABS-CBN for getting her career off to a good start with the top-rating “Wansapanataym” special, which she topbills alongside child wonders Zaijian Jaranilla and Xyriel Manabat.
“I’m very thankful to ABS-CBN for giving me this opportunity to be a part of another ‘Wansapanataym’ special. Aside from being my training ground in acting, it also gives us the chance to teach and impart kiddie TV viewers with good values,” said Julia, who admittedly enjoys working with Zaijian and Xyriel. “I enjoy spending time with them on the set because they are like my younger siblings. They are fun to be with, kind and very professional.”
Kantar Media Total Philippines (Urban and Rural) Household TV Ratings
July 4, 2013 (Thursday)
04 July 2013 Comparative Total Philippines (Urban+ Rural) RatingsData: ABS-CBN vs. GMA7 and TV5
Source: Kantar Media / TNS
Columbia Pictures Philippines has released the trailer for Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs 2.
The movie features the voices of Anna Faris, Neil Patrick Harris and Bill Hader among others.
That Winter, The Wind Blows premieres on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida this Monday, July 8, 2013, right after Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala. The Tagalog-dubbed Koreanovela stars Jo In Sung and Song Hye Gyo.
Full trailer:
Daniel Padilla stars in the new Lily’s Peanut Butter television commercial with his mom, Karla Estrada.
Here’s the video:
Top-rating primetime family drama Annaliza continues to thank its avid viewers in the country, and this Saturday (July 6), teen stars Khalil Ramos, Sue Ramirez, and Kiko Estrada will spread the love to their Caviteno fans as they invade SM Center Molino at 5 PM.
Join primetime’s freshest loveteam Khalil and Sue together with rising teen heartthrob Kiko Estrada in an evening filled with song numbers, games, and prizes. The event is open to the public and is absolutely free.
As soon as the lead stars of Star Cinema’s anniversary offering “Four Sisters and a Wedding” walked down the red carpet at premiere night on June 25, deafening screams filled the local movie theater. Toni Gonzaga, Bea Alonzo, Angel Locsin, Shaina Magdayao, male lead Enchong Dee, including Director Cathy Molina were met with adulation from fans upon their arrival but were received with more approval from critics as soon as the scenes unfolded on screen. The stellar attendance and warm reception were foretelling of the opus that was to unfold then and what viewers worldwide will soon enjoy via TFC at the movies.
After working on a film for the first time and after weeks of bonding at shoots, Gonzaga, Alonzo, Locsin and Magdayao plus Dee reunited on premiere night at the SM Megamall Cinema 9 (Pasig City, Philippines) and wowed both fans and critics initially with their mere presence and eventually, with their individual performances. Dressed to the nines in elegant black long gowns, the stellar cast glowed on the red carpet and on stage, not outshining each other, but instead complementing each other like true sisters which they portray in the movie.
Hollywood’s “Olympics” in the world of Performing Arts is set to run this July 12 until July 21, and one of the Philippines’ very own young talents, Cha-Cha Canete, has been selected to compete in the Junior Division of the 17th World Championship of Performing Arts (WCOPA).
Cha-Cha, only eight years old, is a mainstay of ABS-CBN’s award-winning comedy program “Goin’ Bulilit” and of the Anak TV awarded “Biyaheng Bulilit” on Studio 23. Aside from her rising presence in the entertainment industry, Cha-Cha is also a consistent honor student from Diliman Preparatory School. She is currently in the 3rd grade.
After weeks of Nash Aguas playing the resident bad boy, “LUV U”’s Benj Jalbuena finds himself in a situation will let his true self come through this weekend—finally showing the real him, who has a good side after all.
“I play a bully—but he’s a misunderstood bully,” Nash says of Benj’s character, adding jokingly, “I’m a good boy in real life anyway.”
Teleserye Prince Coco Martin is thrilled to work with his best friend Vice Ganda, who is set to join ABS-CBN’s no.1 superhero drama series “Juan dela Cruz.” Vice will portray the character of the half human and half horse named Santana.
“I became excited when I was informed that Vice will be joining ‘Juan dela Cruz’ because this will be our first time to work together in a teleserye and it has been a long time since we last did a project,” said Coco, who last worked with Vice in the independent film “Noy.”
The kids are found on the street and under a bridge with dirty clothes and faces in this week’s episode of “Goin’ Bulilit”—but they’re still ready as ever to bring out the laughter with all sorts of silly gags this Sunday (July 7).
See the bulilits perform “Pro-lubi” monologues, gags and sketches straight from the streets for a good dose of comedy from all the kinds of corners of Metro Manila.
Julius’ and Joy’s love for each other will be put to its final test as death threatens to set them apart once more in the must-see finale of “Missing You” this Friday (July 5).
Harry abducts Joy in the same warehouse where she was sexually abused years back. He will beg Joy to start anew with him, but Julius will come to her rescue.
Kantar Media Total Philippines (Urban and Rural) Household TV Ratings - July 2-3, 2013:
02 July 2013 Comparative Total Philippines (Urban+ Rural) RatingsData: ABS-CBN vs. GMA7 and TV5
Source: Kantar Media / TNS
Schemes, curses, and tales from the dark side are set to let viewers see things differently, as HERO TV unveils new thrilling titles this month of July with its new titles—“Death Note”, “Kiba: The Dark Knight Gaiden”, and “Gundam U.C. Vol. 1 and 2”.
“Death Note” reveals the competition between two geniuses that go head-to-head in a battle of the brains, as one of them tries to stop the other in his plans of becoming a human god by using the pages of a mysterious black notebook. “Death Note” premieres with to back episodes starting July 6 airing on Saturdays and Sundays at 11pm.
Does a man live as woman for some years has the right to amend his name in legal documents?
Broadcast journalist Anthony Taberna finds the answers tomorrow in “Pinoy True Stories: Demandahan” as he reviews a Supreme Court case of “Michelle,” who petitioned to change her name due to her unusual condition of having both male and female organs.
