Kapamilya Artists Unite Voices To Inspire Filipinos To #justLOVE

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The biggest names in the OPM scene have come together to spread love in the whole nation this coming holiday season as they bring life to ABS-CBN’s 2017 Christmas theme #justLOVE.

Filipino music icons Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera, Ogie Alcasid, and Zsa Zsa Padilla lead the star-studded lineup, which also includes big names Piolo Pascual, Sarah Geronimo, Toni Gonzaga, Erik Santos, Billy Crawford, and Yeng Constantino.

The recording video of the song, composed by Jimmy Antiporda with words by Lloyd Oliver Corpuz, Christian Faustino, and ABS-CBN Creative Communications Management head Robert Labayen, launched on Thursday afternoon (November 2) on the ABS-CBN Entertainment Youtube channel.

Other singers that have shared their talent to inspire people to let love rule the world through the song are “ASAP” regulars like Darren Espanto, Boyband PH, Birit Queens Morissette Amon, Angeline Quinto, Klarisse, and Jona; Soul Sessions members Kyla, Daryl Ong, Jason Dy, and KZ Tandingan; Jambayan members Inigo Pascual, Zia Quizon, Moira Dela Torre, Kaye Cal, Migz Haleca, and Isabela Vinzon, Jeremy Glinoga, Mica Becerro, and Jona Marie Soquite of “The Voice Teens,” Ella Nympha and Xia Vigor of “Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids,” John Clyd Talili of “Tawag ng Tanghalan,” and Angel of “Little Big Shots.”

With the release of the recording video, anticipation  surely rise for the 2017 Christmas Station ID, which has become a family tradition not only for ABS-CBN but for Filipinos around the world. The new Station ID  feature more ABS-CBN artists and personalities, as well as ordinary Filipinos that will inspire the nation to focus on love this Christmas season and beyond.

The ABS-CBN 2017 Christmas theme recording video featuring an all-star lineup of Kapamilya performers launched Thursday afternoon (November 2) on the ABS-CBN Entertainment Youtube channel.

New SKYdirect Subscribers Get Early Christmas Gift

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SKYdirect has an early Christmas treat for its new Prepaid subscribers from October 2017 to December 31, 2017.

SKY’s direct-to-home satellite TV service will open access to ABS-CBN HD, ABSCBN S+A, Cinemo, Yey, Knowledge Channel, GMA, TV5, and PTV 4 until March 31, 2018 without an initial load requirement.

Subscribers can look forward to clear and crisp viewing of hit Kapamilya shows such as “It’s Showtime,” “ASAP,” “Umagang Kay Ganda,” ABS-CBN’s flagship newscast “TV Patrol” and more on ABS-CBN HD.

Kids can feast on well-loved cartoons like “Spongebob,” “Peppa Pig,” and “Strawberry Shortcake” on Yey, and learn from Knowledge Channel’s “MathDali” and “K-High.” The whole family can enjoy “Funny Ka, Pare Ko” and “FPJ’s Ang Probinsiyano Action Marathon” on CineMo,and watch basketball, volleyball, boxing, and other sporting events on S+A (ABS-CBN Sports + Action).

The SKYdirect Prepaid Kit that comes with an HD Box is now at a lower price of P3,499 instead of the regular cost of P3,699. If subscribers wish to access more channels, they simply need to load from any of the available Prepaid Plans 99, 150, 250, 450 or Kapamilya 99.

Ordering is as simple as sending a text message to 23668. 

For more details, check out mysky.com.ph/christmasaya. Bonding with the family this Christmas will surely be exciting and wonderful by watching top-rating shows at home.

SKYdirect is the satellite TV service of SKY that gives Filipino families nationwide access to a rich channel lineup with the aim of strengthening the relationship of families at home. SKY Cable is the cable, direct-to-home, and broadband unit of ABS-CBN.

ABS-CBN unveils newest drama “Love Will Lead You Back”

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ABS-CBN formally announced the upcoming small screen team ups of Jericho Rosales, Yen Santos, Yam Concepcion, and Sam Milby in its newest drama about marriage, family, and love titled “Love Will Lead You Back.”

“Unlike the other shows which focus on infidelity, we went the other way around. The thrust of our show is how to stay faithful in your marriage. You are also going to see real characters that will struggle on how they will fix their respective marriages,” said Jericho in a the media announcement held recently in ABS-CBN.

“Love Will Lead You Back” marks the first time Jericho and Sam will work on a teleserye together. The show also serves as a reunion project for Sam and director FM Reyes.

“Direk FM was my director in my first teleserye, which was ‘Maging Sino Ka Man.’ After 12 years, we will be working with each other again so I am really excited” shared Sam.

Yam and Yen, meanwhile, return on the spotlight as the show’s leading ladies and are both equally excited to start taping.

“Before, I was only watching them on TV. Now I have the chance to work with them,” Yam shared.

“My character here is different from what I have done before, which were light roles. Here, I’m more mature and I’m also married,” explained Yen.

Aside from the media announcement, the production of “Love Will Lead You Back” surprised Jericho, who celebrated his birthday last Sept. 22, with an AVP video of birthday greetings of the Kapamilya stars he worked with like Claudine Barretto, Anne Curtis, Bela Padilla, Erich Gonzales, Maja Salvador, and Piolo Pascual.

He also got emotional with the tribute video for his career milestones that proved his worth being the Asian Drama King. Most of Echo’s teleseryes are now being enjoyed in Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Latin America.

Also joining the cast are Allan Paule, Lotlot de Leon, Amy Austria, Cris Villanueva, Christian Bables, Hero Angeles, and Gab Lagman.

“Love Will Lead You Back” will be under the production unit headed by Ruel Bayani.

For updates, follow @lwlyb_abscbn on Instagram, @RSBDramaUnitNew on Twitter and like the show’s official Facebook page athttps://www.facebook.com/rsbunit/.

Arci Muñoz, JC Santos Add Kilig To “Ikaw Lang Ang Iibigin”

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Mornings will be even brighter for viewers nationwide as Kapamilya stars Arci Muñoz and JC Santos join the cast of ABS-CBN morning series “Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin.”

After their breakup, Gabriel (Gerald Anderson) and Bianca (Kim Chiu) face the new chapter of their lives with new people who will help them chase their dreams and change the course of their fate.

The show already introduced Alex (Arci), Gabriel’s free-spirited boss who has a determined heart to achieve her goals in life. But aside from being a partner at work, she will also become Gabriel’s friend who will help him ease the pain of being away from the love of his life.

Viewers also got to know JC’s character Percy, the president of the company where Bianca works for. After an unpleasant first meeting, Bianca and Percy will grow closer together as they learn more about each other’s lives and struggles.

What role will Alex and Percy play in the lives of Gabriel and Bianca?

Don’t miss the series that shows how people can fight for their love and their dreams, “Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin,” on ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN HD (Sky Cable ch 167).

Zanjoe Marudo Gets International Emmy Nomination For “Maalaala Mo Kaya”

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Kapamilya actor and Star Magic artist Zanjoe Marudo is the only Asian artist nominated in theBest Performance by an Actor category in the 45th International Emmy Awards.

The model turned actor is competing against actors Julio Andrade (Brazil), Kenneth Branagh(United Kingdom), and Kad Merad (France) in the category.

Zanjoe Marudo

“This recognition from the iEmmys is a personal milestone for me as an actor and as a Filipino. This is a dream come true. I thank the jurors, the show “MMK,” ABS-CBN and Star Magic,” said Zanjoe.

Zanjoe is nominated for his exceptional portrayal of a father with paranoid schizophrenia in the“Anino” episode of ABS-CBN’s weekend drama anthology “MMK” (“Remembering”). This real life story, brought to life by Zanjoe, is among the many unique stories that have given Filipino viewers inspiration, hope, and life lessons in the 25 years that “MMK” has been on air.

Dubbed as the longest drama anthology in Asia, “MMK” is hosted by actress and ABS-CBN’s chief content officer Charo Santos-Concio, who was also a former gala chair for the International Emmy Awards back in 2015.

Zanjoe is among the 44 nominees across 11 categories and 18 countries in this year’s awards.

Last year, fellow Star Magic artist Jodi Sta. Maria also got an international Emmy nomination in theBest Performance by an Actress category for her portrayal as Amor Powers in the hit drama“Pangako Sa’Yo.” Primetime series “Bridges of Love,” meanwhile, was nominated in the Best Telenovela category.

ABS-CBN previously scored International Emmy Awards nominations for “Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Impostor” (Best Telenovela) in 2011, “Dahil May Isang Ikaw” (Best Telenovela) and Sid Lucero in “Dahil May Isang Ikaw” (Best Actor) in 2010, and “Kahit Isang Saglit” (Best Telenovela) and Angel Locsin in “Lobo” (Best Actress) in 2009.

This year’s winners will be announced at a black-tie ceremony to be held November 20 at theHilton New York Hotel. The International Emmy Awards are given by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

“The Good Son” Earns Rave Reviews From Entertainment Writers And Bloggers

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ABS-CBN’s newest primetime teleserye “The Good Son” starring rising teen star Joshua Garciaearned rave reviews from members of the entertainment press and bloggers who watched the special screening of its first three episodes recently.

“There’s no doubt ‘The Good Son’ will be loved and embraced (by viewers). The artists are excellent, the story telling a winner. Joshua Garcia is without a doubt the best young actor we have right now,” said Abante Tonite columnist Alwyn Ignacio.

“No scene is wasted by the teleserye’s actors…. ‘TGS’ is drama at its best! The teleserye brings together great veterans and young actors. They are all so excellent!” said Dominic Rea, entertainment columnist for Tiktik.

Aside from the performances, the writers also praised the series’ direction and story about brothers Joseph (Joshua), Obet (McCoy De Leon), Enzo (Jerome Ponce), and Calvin (Nash Aguas), who come from different families and search for the truth about their father’s sudden death.

“It would be the barometer by which soap operas are measured as it boasts of an ensemble acting, a very good dramatic narrative, and a story line which all of us can relate to. It gives one a ringside view of how families cope with death and infidelity,” said Alex Brosas of Manila Bulletin.

“It’s been so long since the last time we watched a drama series this great – so compelling, so well-directed, so-well acted, so brilliantly made and performed,” said Vinia Vivar, who writes forBulgar, Pang-Masa, and People’s Journal Tonight.

Kata Adajar of blog Random Republika also remarked, “’The Good Son is more than just a showcase of brilliant acting, its strength lies in a really compelling story.”

The highly anticipated family drama also features this generation’s top teen actresses Loisa Andalio, Elisse Joson, and Alexa Ilacad, with seasoned stars Mylene Dizon, Eula Valdez, John Estrada, Ronnie Lazaro, Jeric Raval, Alex Medina, and Kathleen Hermoso. This is under the direction of Manny Palo and Andoy Ranay.

Don’t miss the unusual case of love for family in “The Good Son,” started September 25 after “La Luna Sangre.”

ABS-CBN Partners With Hallo Hallo Entertainment For MNL48 Girl Idol Group Search

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ABS-CBN, the country’s leading media and entertainment company, and Hallo Hallo Entertainment will soon begin the search for 48 talented Filipinas who will become part of the next big all-girl idol group to be called MNL48.

(L-R) Jillmer Dy, Mercedita Gonzales, Paulo Kurosawa, Laurenti Dyogi, Yasunari Okada, Aldrin Cerrado, Macie Imperial

ABS-CBN TV production head Laurenti Dyogi, chief finance officer Aldrin Cerrado, OIC for integrated acquisitions and international sales and distribution Cecilia “Macie” Imperial, business unit head Mercedita Gonzales, Hallo Hallo Entertainment chief executive officer Yasunari Okada, and president Paulo Kurosawa recently inked the partnership agreement in a ceremonial signing held at ABS-CBN’s ELJ Communications Center Building in Quezon City.

(L-R) Paulo Kurosawa, Laurenti Dyogi, Yasunari Okada

“We are bringing the very popular idol group format from Japan to Manila. In Japan, it’s called AKB48. Here in Manila, we will be looking for young, talented Filipinos who will become part of MNL48. This will be one of our biggest talent searches on television for young girls,” said Dyogi.

“This could be a new page for the Philippine showbiz industry because we have a new system for the selection process. It will be wonderful for Filipinos who will be joining,” added Kurosawa.

“We are so happy to partner with ABS-CBN and spread Japan pop idol culture to the Philippines,”said Okada.

MNL48 will be the Philippine counterpart of phenomenal Japanese girl group AKB48, which is one of the highest earning musical acts in the world with record sales of over US$200 million in Japan.

The search for the members of MNL48 will soon start in ABS-CBN. It will not only give Filipina girls the chance to be part of the next pop group phenomenon, but will also get to fly to Japan to personally train and learn from the makers of AKB48.

How ABS-CBN TVplus Strengthens Kapamilya Bonding

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ABS-CBN TVplus is not just for enjoying exclusive channels like CineMo and Yey, but is also for family bonding while watching movies on KBO (Kapamilya Box Office).

This experience is available only to the 3.3 million owners of the ‘mahiwagang black box.’ This is just another innovation that the country’s pioneering digital terrestrial television brings to Filipino families today.

“We’re giving our Kapamilyas a chance to strengthen family bonding over weekends as they watch and enjoy movies together on the Kapamilya Box Office (KBO). It includes blockbusters, new releases from Star Cinema, MYX, and catch up of your favorite Kapamilya teleserye,” ABS-CBN head for digital terrestrial television Chinky Alcedo said.

“Additionally, KBO also gives them access to calls, texts, and mobile data for internet through ABS-CBN mobile, so the family can stay connected,” She added.

When families register to KBO 30, they can enjoy several movies, call, text, and surf the internet via ABS-CBNmobile. If they register to Super KBO 99, they get premium movies that are fresh from the cinemas that are bundled with ABS-CBNmobile’s trinet and mobile data.

“Kapamilya moms want the best value for their families, so the opportunity to enjoy movies at home, plus access to ABS-CBNmobile services offers a complete bonding experience,” Chinky explained.

Since KBO’s launch in 2016, families that have ABS-TVplus have had more enriching times at home.

Among those who have registered to KBO is 23-year-old Pamela Estupigan, a grade school teacher who lives in Manila. Pamela, her mom, and her sisters have enjoyed watching movies at home via ABS-CBN TVplus’ KBO like “Four Sisters and a Wedding” and John Lloyd-Bea movies, among others.

“I watch KBO with my whole family. It is always a good bonding experience for us because we get to spend more quality time together at home,” said Pamela.

Pamela also looks forward to watching latest Star Cinema movies on KBO with her family and shares that the service also encourages her to avoid patronizing pirated content.

This year, some of the movies that have premiered on Philippine television via KBO include Charo Santos’ “Ang Babaeng Humayo,” Kathniel’s “Can’t Help Falling In Love,” Lizquen’s “My Ex and Whys,” Sandara Park’s “One Step,” and Erik Matti’s “Seklusyon,” among others.

Meanwhile, the movies that will be featured on KBO this September are “The Third Party,” “This Guy’s in Love with You Mare,” “Pangil sa Tubig,” “The Strangers,” and “The Mommy Returns”(Sept 9-10); “Dear Other Self,” “Working Beks,” “Tumbok,” “24/7 In Love,” and “Walang Forever”(September 16-17); “Kita Kita,” “Amorosa,” “In The Name of Love,” “Girlfriend for Hire,” and “Third Eye” (Sept. 23-24); and “Camp Sawi,” “In My Life,” “Dilim,” “Dukot,” and Rematado” (Sept. 30-Oct. 1).

ABS-CBN is the first media and entertainment company in the Philippines to make the historic switch from analog to digital terrestrial television in 2015 to transform the TV viewing experience of Filipinos. Using digital signal transmission, ABS-CBN TVplus gives TV viewers dramatically crisp picture and sound. Aside from exclusive channels and KBO, TVPlus can also capture and broadcast channels that transmit in digital and is offered for a one-time payment fee.

6 Ways you can bond with your kids as this school year opens , get fun with “Team YeY” !

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School year started opens now,  engage your kids in quality time by taking inspiration from activities you can learn together on YeY channel’s “Team YeY,” the only local all-kids variety show where kids can learn something new every day. 

Check out these fun ideas.

1. Prepare baon together.

Teach your kids the basics of food preparation by involving them in preparing simple snacks like sandwiches, veggie sticks, or simple ulam-and-rice combos. Make it extra fun by coming up with Bento meals, where rice and ulam can be done in various shapes. Try making Monster Burgers, as shown on Snaks Naman of Team YeY.

2. Learn Philippine literature together.

Turn TV bonding into a fun learning experience by tuning in to Team YeY’s StorYeY to revisit classic Philippine literature. Stand by to explain any questions they might have, and turn it into an educational viewing habit.

3. Do art projects together.

Having quality time with kids doesn’t have to involve lots of planning and money as you can help with their homework and art projects every now and then. Together, you can get crafty and creative. Tune in to Team YeY’s Artstig for easy ideas.

4. Beat the rainy day blues with party games at home.

To make rainy days festive, improvise by organizing DIY party games at home with the kids. Invite cousins and classmates over on a weekend and engage them in team games as seen on Team YeY’s Sunday Funday and Game Play.

5. Take a break from work stress and jam.

Take a short break by jamming with your kids while watching Team YeY’s Soundcheck. This will also give you an opportunity to see and experience what your kids are into these days. Try teaching them your favorite songs, too—they’ll enjoy learning “old” songs from you too!

6. Get some exercise by dancing.

Since it’s hard to find time to exercise these days, improvise! Bust a move with the kids as they dance along to Team YeY’s Galaw Go. You don’t need a Zumba class—just dance with the kids and have some laughs as you attempt to follow the dance steps on TV.

Don’t let the start of the school year stop you from spending quality time with your kids. Set aside a little time each day to play and learn with them. Tune in to Team YeY every day of the week at 8:30 am and 2:30 pm. Team YeY airs on YeY channel exclusively on TVplus, with catch up episodes on iWant TV.

“Team YeY” brings the fun and learning with its daily themed segments. Galaw Go!, is led by AJ Urquia and Nhikzy Calma; Snaks Naman by Mitch Naco and Sophie Reola; Artstig by Jana Agoncillo and Althea Guanzon; Game Play by Sam Shoaf and JM Canlas, StorYey by Raven Cajuguiran and Yesha Camile; Sound Check by Luke Alford and Noel Comia Jr.; and Sunday Funday with all the hosts.

YeY is a free and exclusive channel on digital TV via ABS-CBN TVPlus, which you can get for a one-time payment of P1499. ABS-CBN TVplus signal coverage is available in Metro Cebu, Cagayan De Oro, Iloilo, Bacolod, Davao, Metro Manila, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pangasinan, Rizal, Laguna, Pampanga, Tarlac, Benguet, and Cavite. Yey is also available on cable via SKYcable and Destiny Cable and on direct-to-home or satellite TV via SKYdirect. 

Visit tvplus.abs-cbn.com and follow ABS-CBN TVplus and Yey on Facebook. You can also subscribe to YeY’s YouTube channel for your daily dose of YeY.

Back - to School Essentials for the Digital -Savvy family

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A new academic year begins in just a few days and as families shop for new school wardrobe staples and haul cool school supplies, families shouldn’t miss out on back-to-school essentials in the digital era.

1. A new laptop for the incoming college freshman

What better way to reward a family member who is about to start a new chapter of his life with a new laptop that he can use every day? A laptop is an extension of every student’s academic life that will serve as his companion during all-nighters and other school projects.

Macbook Pro’s 13-inch model with Retina Display is a perfect match for every student who is about to conquer a fresh semester. It’s portable, lightweight, and sleek enough to carry every day to school –a worthwhile investment that would last for years.

2. High speed home and mobile internet for the out and about high school student

As an Internet connection has effectively replaced having an arsenal of encyclopedias at home, a reliable home internet connection is a must. Better if it is an ultra-fast connection as it is critical for students to quickly access information for school requirements – from scholarly journals they need to cite in their research papers to videos they need to stream for a critique paper.

Besides a home internet, a student can do no wrong with a mobile internet connection. Teens who have to do homework while away from home can easily fulfill their school requirements when they have a handy mobile internet they can carry wherever they want.

3. Cable television for the little preschooler

Cable TV is still a powerful learning platform. A diverse cable channel lineup allows preschoolers to consume important information, while being entertained by their favorite educational shows.

High definition channels that give a lifelike feel to the cable shows also makes learning engaging as kids watch cartoon shows that teach good values and help shape their character.

One SKY Premium, SKY’s all-in bundle offers unlimited internet, HD cable TV, and mobile internet, and now with a special offer featuring a 13-inch Macbook Pro is the perfect all-in-one back-to-school essential.

Through SKY’s collaboration with Power Mac Center, the 13-inch Macbook Pro with Retina Display is exclusively offered at P2,915 per month – at 0% interest – for 24 months to new subscribers of One SKY Premium Plan 1999 and higher plans. This offer is available until July 15, 2017.

One SKY Premium Plan 1999 comes with 16Mbps unlimited internet, HD cable TV, and free SKY On Demand; One SKY Premium Plans 2999 and 3999 come with 32Mbps and 64 Mbps unlimited internet respectively. For those who want to surf the internet while on the go, One SKY Premium Plans 1799 and 2199 also includes 4G Pocket Wifi with speeds of up to 12mbps. The plans have a 24-month lock-in period.

Access to over 190 free SKYcable channels will also be activated once families avail of the special offer.

After the successful installation of any of the specified One SKY Premium plans, subscribers can head to participating Power Mac Centers with the special voucher to avail of the exclusive offer. This promo runs until July 15, 2017.

One SKY Premium plans were launched last October 2016 to enrich the digital entertainment experience of Filipino families by offering all-in-one, convenient bundles. The latest development also complements ABS-CBN’s transition into a digital company as SKY Cable is a unit of the Lopez-owned corporation.

SKY Cable Corporation is the first to introduce cable television to Filipinos in 1990. Since then, it has been a frontrunner in technology and cable TV content by being the first to design a highly customized viewing experience among subscribers, and offering the most number of HD channels. Its properties have expanded beyond pay TV and now includes One SKY Premium (unlimited all-in-one plans), One SKY Lite (consumable all-in-one plans), SKY On Demand (video-on-demand), SKYmobi (mobile internet), SKYcable (pay TV), and SKYdirect (direct-to-home pay TV).

Metro Magazine Celebrates Its 28th Anniversary And Star Magic’s 25 Years With The Newest Roster Of Style Stars

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In celebration of Metro’s 28 years of style, beauty, and culture, and Star Magic’s 25th anniversary, the stars have aligned to once again bring together the newest roster of style stars set to take the country by storm in the MetroXStarMagic25 collaboration.

The brightest of their generation converge in a once-in-a-lifetime shoot with their peers: Julia Barretto, Liza Soberano, Kathryn Bernardo, Janella Salvador, Maris Racal, Loisa Andalio, Sofia Andres, Sue Ramirez, Alexa Ilacad, Kira Balinger, Ylona Garcia, and Andrea Brillantes.

Metro also pays tribute to the 25 years of Star Magic through this homage to the August 2010 iconic cover photographed by BJ Pascual.

Premiering an exclusive collection from Martin Bautista as worn by the Star Magic girls, this ultra-collectible issue also features eight Filipinas who are shaping feminism today, including Metro’s Editor-at-large Sarah Meier, actress Jasmine Curtis-Smith, director Sam Lee, and many more.

The magazine also gives u a look into the stylish life of Maricar Reyes Poon, how to wear statement stripes, ‘70s florals, metallics, and polka dots for spring; a sartorial twist on Gucci S/S ’17, and your go-to Mother’s Day gift guide.

Check out all these and more in Metro’s May 2017 issue, now out in major bookstores and newsstands for P150.

ABSCBNmobile Gives Lucky Kapamilya VIPs ‘Tickets’ To Star Magic’s 25th Anniversary Show

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ABS-CBNmobile is giving lucky subscribers the ultimate Kapamilya VIP experience: the chance to catch Star Magic’s big 25th anniversary celebration on May 21 at the Araneta Coliseum.

The ultimate fan experience awaits ABS-CBNmobile users as Star Magic’s roster of talents and super stars come together in one big stage which will feature leading men, leading ladies, rising stars, and of course the country’s most loved and popular love teams. The winning KVIP members can catch special VTRs, live song and dance performances, and more special productions in this year’s biggest Star Magic gathering.

Special lootbags full of premium merchandise and freebies also await the winners.

To register to KVIP on your ABS-CBNmobile, text KVIPREG<Name/Address> and send to 2131. To send entries for the Star Magic 25th Anniversary, have at least P10 maintaining balance and text KVIP STARMAGIC to 2131 for free.

Don’t miss the chance to witness this historical star-studded event thanks to ABS-CBNmobile, and watch out for an exciting new project by Star Magic love teams KathNiel and ElNella made possible by ABS-CBNmobile.

The Kapamilya VIP (KVIP) experience is open to all active ABS-CBNmobile prepaid and postpaid subscribers. 

To join, prepaid subscribers need at least a P10 load balance, while postpaid subscribers just need to have an active account. To register your ABS-CBNmobile number to KVIP, text KVIP REG Name/Address to 2131. Afterwards, pick a Kapamilya show or event by texting KVIP keyword of the Kapamilya show or event to 2131.

Newest Pinoy Blockbusters hit ABS-CBN TVplus Via Super KBO this May

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ABS-CBN TVplus treats Filipinos with the TV premiere of three new Pinoy movie blockbusters via the Super Kapamilya Box Office (KBO), including “Vince & Kath & James,” “My Ex & Whys,” and “Mano Po 7: Chinoy” for a perfect summer movie bonding at home this May.

Families can enjoy fresh from the cinema movies on Super KBO bundled with other local and international movies every weekend of May priced at only P99.

Starring Julia Barretto, Joshua Garcia, and Ronnie Alonte, “Vince & Kath & James” is the highest grossing MMFF 2016film based on the bestselling ABS-CBN Publishing book series written by Queen Elly. The book’s story first became a hit online last year as Queen Elly presented her “romantic series” as screenshots of SMS exchanges between two teens on social media.

Besides “Vince & Kath & James,” families can also watch “Madrasta,” “My Cactus Heart,” “Dalaw,” “Mutant Chronicles,” “The Condemned,” “The Greatest Love” catch up, and MYX.

“My Ex & Whys,” top billed by Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil, is a romantic movie about a playboy (Enrique) who is determined to prove to his ex-girlfriend Cali (Liza) that he has changed his ways. “My Ex & Whys” earned P341 million in the box office worldwide. It is bundled with “Magic Temple,” “Relaks, It’s Just Pag-Ibig,” “The Healing,” “My Bloody Valentine,” “A Little Bit of Heaven,” “The Greatest Love” catch up, and MYX.

Meanwhile, “Mano Po 7: Chinoy,” Regal’s 7th and final installment of the Mano Po franchise, stars Richard Yap, Jean Garcia, Enchong Dee, and Janella Salvador who portrayed the struggles of a modern Chinese-Filipino family. The star-studded movie will be shown together with “Crazy, Beautiful You,” “My Amnesia Girl,” “Oro, Plata, Mata,” “My Soul to Take,” “Dark Floors,” “The Greatest Love” catch up, and MYX.

Kicking off the Super KBO movie treat is “Vince & Kath & James” (May 13-14), “My Ex & Whys” (May 20-21), and “Mano Po 7: Chinoy” (May 27-28).

To watch your chosen movie on Super KBO, use the code representing the airing date of the movie and text, SUPERKBO99 MAY13 OR MAY20 OR MAY27 to 2131 using ABS-CBNmobile. Alternatively, you can stream the movies online via abscbnmobile.com/kbo.

A Ticket to Fly: Join Asian Air Safari’s photo contest for a chance to fly to Ethiopia!

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Asian Air Safari, a flying-adventure travel show that airs weekly on the ABS-CBN News Channel, is launching its 12th season with an exclusive cinema premiere on May 23, 2017. 

A new season means all-new episodes and destinations to check out. But what’s really exciting about this is that the invitational premiere, which will feature the beautiful country of Ethiopia, will be open to aviation and travel fans!

Yes, you read that right! You can get a chance to rub elbows with the jet setting crew of Asian Air Safari and their likewise globetrotting crowd. And you’ll be among the first to see its new episodes! How?

It’s really simple. Just join a Ticket to Fly, their on-going photo contest, which has a different theme every week. On its 2nd week (May 3 – 10), you have to post an aviation-inspired photo - a photo of you inside an aircraft or with an aircraft in the background. Caption it with the answer to the question, ‘What makes you want to fly?’ with the hashtag #AASadventures. Make sure your post is on public, and don’t forget to tag @AsianAirSafari on Facebook and Instagram! 

The best photo and caption will win you two tickets to the Asian Air Safari season 12 premiere, where two round trip tickets to Ethiopia will be raffled off! Think mystical landscapes, unique culture, amazing history, and diverse wildlife – that’s Ethiopia!

Join A Ticket to Fly and get one step closer to your African dream! For more details, check out Asian Air Safari on Facebook and Instagram!

The Empowered and Inspiring Women Of ABS-CBN Teleseries

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Stories have the power to affect how we see ourselves, and as female viewers, we are often drawn to characters whose qualities we find endearing and relatable.

This explains the success of ABS-CBN teleseryes, which prominently feature strong female leads with characteristics, struggles, and journeys we can identify with, but inspire us to be better and empower us to achieve our full potential.

To commemorate National Women’s Month, let us take a look at some of the women in Kapamilya teleseryes who serve as positive role models to viewers of all ages:

1. Lola Flora of “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano”

Filipinos have strong family ties and would do everything for their loved ones – a cultural Filipino value that is clearly exemplified in the family of Lola Flora (Susan Roces) in “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano.” Tough but compassionate, “Lola “Kap” heads not only her own family, but also their whole community as the captain of their barangay. Despite having faced different adversities, she remains as the source of strength for his grandson Cardo (Coco Martin) as they continue to seek justice for his father and twin brother’s death.

2. Gloria of “The Greatest Love”

There is no greater love than a mother’s love, and Gloria (Sylvia Sanchez) is a true testament to this. She loves her children selflessly, only wants the best for them, and has protected them from the dark secrets of their family that could hurt them. And despite having Alzheimer’s disease and her fading memory, she still tries to fulfill her duty as a mother to keep her family intact to the best of her ability.

3. Camille of “The Better Half”

Camille (Shaina Magdayao) went through the most challenging time in her life when she lost her husband Marco (Carlo Aquino) in a plane crash. But her grief did not stop her from picking up the pieces and moving on from her tragic past. However, fate is once again testing her strength, now that she knows Marco is still alive but now married to Bianca (Denise Laurel). Camille’s battle is not yet over but she is definitely far from giving up!

4. Clara of “My Dear Heart”

Teacher Clara (Bela Padilla) is an all-around woman. She works hard for her family, especially for her daughter Heart (Heart Ramos) who has congenital heart disease. Aside from being a mother, she also supports her husband Jude (Zanjoe Marudo) in all his endeavors, fulfilling her duties as his wife. Her parents and siblings’ needs are also part of her priority list. With the unconditional love she has, she is able to juggle all her responsibilities with an open heart.

5. Andeng of “A Love to Last”

Her family’s breadwinner, Andeng (Bea Alonzo) worked hard to reach her dream of becoming a successful event organizer. She may have stumbled after catching her fiancé having an affair, but her dreams for her family motivated her to move on and brave life’s challenges.

6. Ivy of “Wildflower”

Ivy (Maja Salvador) may look sweet and fragile but she knows when to fight back and defend herself when threatened. After the atrocity her parents had faced under the hands of the Ardientes, Ivy, formerly known as Lily, learned to stand up for herself and show that a woman with a mission is not easily toppled.

7. Lala of “Langit Lupa”

Despite being a single mother, Lala (Yam Concepcion) raised her daughter Princess (Xia Vigor) to be a smart young girl with a heart filled with love and joy. However, after her ex-husband Ian (Patrick Chavez) resurfaced, their lives became complicated, especially for their daughter. But Lala made sacrifices to put Princess out of her rift with Ian, making sure her daughter gets the love and attention she deserves despite the chaos around her.

Continue to watch the inspiring stories of these empowered Kapamilya women daily on ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN HD (SkyCable ch 167).

*ABS-CBN PR

Coaches Lea Salonga, Sarah Geronimo, Bamboo, Sharon Cuneta Team Up In “The Voice Teens”

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Top-rating singing reality show “The Voice” is letting the voices of teens be heard as it opens an all-new season for teens for the first time in Asia soon on ABS-CBN.

Talented artists 13 to 17 years old will take on a musical journey of a lifetime with the guidance of four superstar coaches: Lea Salonga, Sarah Geronimo, Bamboo, and Sharon Cuneta.

“I don’t know what to expect. I joined the ‘Kids,’ now ‘Teens.’ I’m relaxed. It’s nice to be with people you’ve worked with before. It’s exciting, it’s the beginning of something again,” said the Megastar.

The first edition of “The Voice Teens” recently began taping its blind auditions, the first stage of the competition where teen artists from different parts of the country and the world try to get the coaches to turn around for them with only their voice.

“What I like about the teens and what makes things easier is their age is closer (to ours). You can be more critical. It’s a different game this time around. The teens, I’ll still give them a hard time – it’s my job,” said rock icon coach Bamboo.

Like in previous seasons, the coaches have prepared “possible sales pitches” to woo the artists they want to draft into their respective teams. But according to coach Lea, unexpected things happen during the blind auditions that viewers pay more attention to.

“A lot of the times, no matter what kind of preparation you make, you say things that fight for that person, not having prepared anything. Everything just comes out from the heart and it’s spontaneous. And I think it’s more fun when there’s stuff that you don’t expect, that are unplanned,” said the broadway diva.

Returning coach and popstar royalty Sarah is excited to return to coaching and will do anything to win this season.

“I still feel like a teenager. I think you should be familiar with the current hits because it’s their sound and it seems that a lot of them sound alike. The challenge is, how do you bring out the real them?” she said.

Which team will produce the next “The Voice” grand champion? From what part of the country or the world will the next Mitoy, Jason Dy, Lyca Gairanod, Elha Nympha, and Joshua Oliveros come from?

Watch out for “The Voice Teens” soon on ABS-CBN.

Pia Wurtzbach And Marlon Stockinger In Exclusive Tell-All With Vice Ganda In “Gandang Gabi Vice”

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Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurztbach and racer Marlon Stockinger sit down in an exclusive tell-all interview with Vice Ganda this Sunday (April 2) on the second part of “Gandang Gabi Vice: The Royal Haha Highness Birthday Special.”

For the first time on television, Pia and Marlon go no-holds-barred as they reveal ‘kilig’ details about their love story and share how the universe conspired to make their paths and hearts meet.

The two also gamely participate in Vice’s challenge to know who really is taller than the other using a giant measuring stick. Will it be Marlon or Pia?

But Vice is not the only one who has gimmicks up his sleeves because Pia calls in his former opponent and co-candidate in a gay beauty pageant and challenges the two in an on-the-spot pageant showdown.

The kilig and kwela don’t end there because to cap everything off, a rare TV moment happens on the GGV stage as Marlon formally asks Pia to be his girlfriend.

Don’t miss the second part of “Gandang Gabi Vice: The Royal Haha Highness Birthday Special” this Sunday (April 2) after “I Can Do That” on ABS-CBN.

Aiko Melendez In Her Acting Best in Wildflower

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Award winning actress Aiko Melendez now plays as the villain, the politically powerful, cruel character Emilia Ardiente-Torillo in the ABS-CBN revenge drama Wildflower, directed by Onat Diaz, starring Maja Salvador.

Aiko prays that her character, the politically powerful Emilia Ardiente-Torillo, who doesn’t mind committing bloody murder to protect the family reputation, stays on the set.

Aiko Melendez

Aiko who is a mother of two beautiful kids, Andrei and Marthena says, she snaps out of her character the moment the director shouts "cut."

She prays before and after facing the camera? 

“I am Christian, so I always pray, ‘Lord, role lang po ito. Make me effective without sacrificing my real being and attitude,” she says.

And because she knows the lead character is just as good as the villain, Aiko not only gives her all. She loves getting “meaner” by the day.

She also knows that Maja Salvador’s (the lead female protagonist/antagonist Lily Cruz) fans are cursing her on Twitter. 

“As the villain, I’m expecting the worst,” she laughs. And she loves getting meaner by the day. 

That means Aiko is playing her cruel character very well.

Aiko knows her character inside out. What she discovered about Emilia moved her to pity.

Emilia according to Aiko is a victim of circumstances, a woman pushed to the wall because of things beyond her control.

“I understand where her attitude is coming from,” Aiko says.

"I love my Wildflower team." Aiko is all praises for her co-actors. She admires how Maja attacks her role and her dedication to her job.

“Working with her makes me so excited. She’s the best in her generation. Maja delivers, and her acting nuances are great!” gushes Aiko.

She shared to us that they are doing the production, shootings everyday to offer the daily episode of the Wildflower series. 

Wildflower airs right after Minute to Win It on ABS CBN.