BDO and SM elevate the shopping experience for OF families w/ Kabayan Tuesday

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Papa P at SM City Caloocan for Kabayan Tuesday. Award-winning actor and BDO Remit brand ambassador Piolo Pascual mingles with overseas Filipino families during the formal launch of Kabayan Tuesday at SM City Caloocan last June 4.

For countless overseas Filipino families, SM is more than just a mall—it's a hub for shopping, bonding, and essential errands. Recognizing this, BDO Unibank has teamed up with SM to enhance these experiences through the innovative Kabayan Tuesday initiative.

“For the last 20 years, BDO and SM have been collaborating to teach overseas Filipinos and their families about saving and financial management through lively financial literacy seminars, complete with celebrities, games, and freebies at various SM malls," said Genie T. Gloria, BDO Senior Vice President and Head of Remittance. “Starting in 2024, we wanted to make their essential shopping even more rewarding by leveraging their Kabayan Savings. With Kabayan Tuesday, their trips to SM can now be not just fulfilling but also economical.”

Kabayan Tuesday: Exclusive savings and perks

Available every first Tuesday of the month, Kabayan Tuesday is BDO’s special way of thanking overseas Filipino families for their loyalty. By presenting their Kabayan Savings ATM card, passbook, or BDO remittance payment slip at any SM branch nationwide, customers can enjoy up to a 10% discount at popular SM stores including The SM Store, SM Appliance, Watsons, Miniso, Toy Kingdom, Surplus, Baby Company, Sports Central, ACE Hardware, SM Cinema, SM Game Park, SM Bowling, and SM Skating.

This exciting promo, which began on January 2, was officially celebrated on June 4 at the newly opened SM City Caloocan with a vibrant Kabayan Tuesday Mall Show featuring BDO Remit brand ambassador Piolo Pascual.

SM City Caloocan opened its doors to the public on May 17, offering a fresh destination for families. “With the opening of SM Caloocan, we saw an opportunity to hold our Kabayan Tuesday event here, knowing it’s a favored spot for overseas Filipinos and their families,” said Gloria.

The collaboration with SM has significantly boosted the number of Kabayan Savings account holders, and there's more to come. “We are continually adding more partners to provide discounts,” Gloria added.

More than just shopping discounts

Jonjon San Agustin, Senior Vice President for Marketing of SM Supermalls, emphasized the broader benefits. “Kabayan Tuesday is just one of the many rewarding experiences at SM. Customers can also take advantage of other promotions and additional discounts across departments.”

Even those without a Kabayan Savings account can enjoy Kabayan Tuesday discounts through Cash Pick-up of remittances at BDO Remit counters inside SM Stores, SM Supermarket, and Save More. “Claim your remittance, present the slip at the cashier, and enjoy the discounts,” explained Gloria.

Building a secure financial future

Gloria also highlighted the long-term benefits of having a Kabayan Savings account. “Regular use of a Kabayan account for remittances builds a solid banking record, which is beneficial for future loan or credit card applications. A good relationship with a formal financial institution like BDO is invaluable.”

Bank savings are also safer, being regulated by the Bangko Sentral and insured by the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp. “Saving in banks means overseas Filipinos’ hard-earned money is more secure,” Gloria stressed. “That’s why they trust banks more.”

With Kabayan Tuesday, BDO and SM are not just offering discounts—they’re providing overseas Filipino families with more value, security, and a reason to celebrate each month.

‘Replacing Chef Chico’: First Filipino-Produced Series Puts Love on the Menu

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For Filipinos, romance and food make a sizzling combination, and the first local Netflix production in a series format serves up a zesty love triangle set against the backdrop of a high-end fine dining restaurant.

Replacing Chef Chico is the brainchild of director Dan Villegas, assistant director Joi Bayan, and showrunner Antoinette Jadaone. It stars three of the biggest names in the local entertainment industry — Piolo Pascual (My Amanda), Alessandra de Rossi (My Amanda and What If) and Sam Milby (A Family Affair).

Offering a glimpse into the high-stakes and competitive culinary world, the series’ trailer introduces viewers to the main characters whose lives become intertwined at Hain, a fictional up-and-coming fine dining restaurant that specializes in customizing each dish to mirror their diners’ unique life stories. But things take an unexpected turn when titular character Chef Chico (Milby) gets into an accident, leaving him in a coma. The fate of Hain is suddenly left in the hands of his sous chef Chef Ella (de Rossi) and a newly hired consultant Raymond (Pascual), who has more than just the restaurant on his mind.

Speaking to a panel of press and outlets in the “See What’s Next” event on September 18, acclaimed showrunner Antoinette Jadaone (Fan Girl and That Thing Called Tadhana) shared that her inspiration for Replacing Chef Chico came from her love for food-related shows.

Recommending the series for holiday viewing, she added: “I think it’s perfect for the Christmas season because, at its core, it’s about love, friendship, and acceptance. Each episode tells a story of family, friendship, and love, all celebrated over food.”

Both Jadone and Villegas (Exes Baggage and Always Be My Maybe) also expressed their excitement over the evolving media landscape and what it means for the future of streaming and media consumption in the Philippines. Replacing Chef Chico was produced for Netflix in association with CS Studios and Project8.

Catch Replacing Chef Chico on November 24, only on Netflix.

Piolo Pascual Visits the Home of Poten-Cee

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Poten-Cee + Zinc Advance (Vitamin C + Zinc + Cholecalciferol) Brand Ambassador Piolo Pascual recently made a surprise visit to the Bulacan manufacturing plant of Pascual Laboratories, Inc. (PascualLab), home of the top-of-mind Vitamin C brand.¹ In true #PascualLove fashion, PascualLab executives and employees headed by Mia Pascual Cenzon, VP for Corporate HROD and Design Services & Corporate Communications, gave a warm welcome to Pascual who later took to the stage for a photo opportunity with lucky employees; toured the ISO:2015, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Halal-certified facilities where some of the well-loved brand’s variants are manufactured; and joined a small gathering with PascualLab executive officers. It was a coming home of sorts for the Ultimate Heartthrob as he was also given a glimpse of Pascual history at the family’s weekend home turned museum.

Top Row From Left to Right: PascualLab VP for Corporate HROD and Design Services & Corporate Communications Mia Pascual Cenzon, Poten-Cee + ZN Advance Brand Ambassador Piolo Pascual, SVP for Finance and ICTD/CFO Rowena Punsalan, and SVP and Chief Manufacturing Officer Engr. Higinio “Jun” Porte; and the multi-awarded actor touring the world-class Poten-Cee facility

Second Row From Left to Right: Lucky PascualLab employees were thrilled to have a photo opportunity with the Ultimate Heartthrob; and the multifaceted artist with members of PascualLab’s management group led by Pascual Cenzon

 Pascual is currently the brand endorser for Poten-Cee + Zinc Advance which has Vitamin C² that helps enhance the body’s natural defenses, Vitamin D3 that helps activate the body’s immune system,³ and Zinc that helps prevent viral entry (with proper diet and exercise).⁴ 

For more information, visit Poten_PH @FB and IG and at PascualLab’s official Lazada and Shopee stores

https://www.lazada.com.ph/shop/pascuallab/

https://shopee.ph/pascuallabstore

#GalingPascualLab

IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST, CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR.

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¹IQVIA 2022 data

²Carr AC, Maggini, S. Vitamin C and Immune Function. Nutrients. 2017. 9(11): 1211. 

³Wessels I, Rolles B, Rink L. The Potential Impact of Zinc Supplementation on COVID-19 Pathogenesis. Front Immunol. 2020; 11: 1712. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2020.01712 

⁴Aranow C. Vitamin D and the Immune System. J Investig Med. 2011; 59(6): 881–886. doi:10.231/JIM.0b013e31821b8755. 

ABS-CBN partners with Viu to bring Philippine adaptation of "Flower of Evil" across 16 markets

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ABS-CBN and Viu, PCCW’s leading pan-regional OTT video streaming service, announced today the expansion of their partnership to adapt the hit South Korean thriller drama "Flower of Evil" in 16 markets across Asia, the Middle East, and South Africa. This much-anticipated series is the first Viu Original Adaptation from the Philippines which stars Lovi Poe and Piolo Pascual. It will stream simultaneously on Viu 48 hours before its domestic television broadcast.

ABS-CBN Entertainment’s Chief Operating Officer for Broadcast, Cory Vidanes, and Viu Philippines’ Country Manager, Arianne Kader-Cu, shared their excitement for the series, which will be Lovi’s first Kapamilya drama series since joining ABS-CBN, and Piolo’s first drama series after four years.

Arianne said, “Testament to our commitment to bringing the best premium Asian entertainment to Viu-ers, we are happy to work with ABS-CBN once again to bring the Philippine adaptation of 'Flower of Evil' to all of Viu’s 16 markets. This latest offering puts Filipino talent front and centre in the way we do storytelling, supported by a powerhouse cast and a world-class production team.”

Cory said, “Our partnership with Viu on the local adaptation of 'Flower of Evil' is a major milestone for ABS-CBN Entertainment. This is an opportunity for us to showcase excellent Filipino content and talent to the global audience in the 16 markets of Viu.”

She added, “Our local adaptation of the Korean hit love story 'Flower of Evil,' a compelling and powerful narrative on love for family, search for truth and justice, is the unanimous choice to open our regional partnership with Viu.”

"Flower of Evil" is currently in production and is scheduled to premiere soon. It follows the thrilling story of a man who successfully changes his identity in order to hide his scandalous past. He then marries a police detective, who will later on be tasked with investigating an unsolved serial murder case that will lead her back to him.

The show also stars Agot Isidro, Edu Manzano, Denise Laurel, Joross Gamboa, Joem Bascon, Epy Quizon, Rita Avila, Jett Pangan, Pinky Amador, Joko Diaz, and JC de Vera.

ABS-CBN and Viu’s collaboration strengthens their vision and commitment to bringing premium Asian entertainment to more viewers worldwide. The partnership kicked off early this year, with the streaming of ABS-CBN’s hit drama series "The Broken Marriage Vow" on Viu.

Download the Viu app on the App Store, Google Play, and select smart TVs, as well as on the web at www.viu.com. For updates, follow @abscbnpr on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok,

Makes the World your Dining Room with Pinoy Innovation Hotbox Philippines

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Hotbox is the first self-heating, portable food box that allows you to enjoy a hot meal anytime, anywhere!

Pull the string to heat. That’s the concept of Filipino innovation Hotbox Philippines which promises diners that their food will always be fresh and hot when it is time to eat.

Food deliveries always strive to bring orders piping hot, but by the time the order is brought to the customer’s doorstep, the temperature may have become tepid, which affects the texture and the flavors. Food plays a big part in the way Filipinos bond. Having unappetizing meals not only for take-out and deliveries but also for meetings, parties, and outdoor activities take away the enjoyment of savouring that moment. Hotbox Philippines seeks to change the way Pinoys enjoy packaged meals with technology that heats up your food right at the time that you are ready to dig in, anytime and anywhere.

Hotbox Philippines partners, Fil-American TV commercial producer Romeo Joven with actors Piolo Pascual and Eric Quizon say that with their innovation, the world can be your dining room. This concept is perfect for hot meals at home when you are too busy to cook, a perfectly packed lunch for when you have that one more meeting to attend, or road trips with family and friends so you can have a hot and appetizing meal by the beach or at the hiking grounds.

“At home or in the office, we may use a microwave oven, to reheat our packed food, but the heat dries up your dish and makes it less appetizing as well as the food getting cold fast. With Hotbox’s steam technology, your food is hot within 5 minutes. There is also no rush to eat as your food continues to heat up to 30 minutes at over 80 degrees Celsius. Because of our technology, the food retains its original quality and texture. Our clients love the product because their food tastes like it is fresh from the stovetop or oven,” says Hotbox CEO Romeo Joven.

“With Hotbox, you no longer have to deal with meals that have gone cold. All you need to do is Pull, Heat, and Eat,” says Piolo. “With Hotbox, I know that even when I am busy with my tapings on location, I will be able to have hot meals to power me through my next scenes.”

The self-heating boxes are also more earth-friendly because there is less plastic waste and there is no need to use electricity for a microwave. This makes it a perfect on-the-go package for your meals.

Hotbox Philippines offers several Filipino and International cuisine choices in its online menu, and they can also accept orders for customized boxes to be delivered for meetings or special occasions. 

For more information about Hotbox Philippines, visit www.hotboxph.com or follow their Facebook and Instagram accounts @hotboxphils. #theworldisyourdiningroom

Araneta City brings the magic of Christmas to life with Giant Christmas Tree Lighting

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The City of Firsts’ Holiday tradition has been alive for 4 decades now

The City of Firsts has officially signaled the beginning of its holiday celebration with the lighting of its iconic Giant Christmas Tree on November 11.

Decked with dazzling lights, colorful ornaments, and glittering tinsels, the Giant Christmas Tree situated at the Times Square Food Park in Araneta City was lit up in a grand celebration attended by local government officials, senior company executives, celebrities, and patrons with the theme ‘Believe in the Magic of Christmas’.

“We made sure to light up our Giant Christmas Tree in time for 11.11, which tradition says is a special date when anything you wish for can come true. It’s also our way of welcoming the return of our guests to the City of Firsts now that quarantine restrictions are starting to loosen up a bit. Even though we’re now welcoming guests of all ages, we’re still making it a point that all of our customers are safe through the health and safety measures that we’ve put in place,” Marjorie Go, AVP for Marketing of Araneta Group, said.

This year’s event highlights a mix of virtual and online celebrity performances and performances, with strict health and safety measures implemented onsite. A pre-show was also held virtually hosted by DJ Onse, and several lucky viewers got to take home some exciting prizes from the virtual games.

This year’s Giant Christmas Tree Lighting event was graced by Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte and prominent stars like Piolo Pascual, Maymay Entrata, AC Bonifacio, and Reiven Umali (Tawag ng Tanghalan 5 Champion). Also present were Ms. Intercontinental 2021 Cinderella Obeñita, Bb. Pilipinas International 2021 Hannah Arnold, Bb. Pilipinas Grand International 2021 Samantha Panlilio, Bb. Pilipinas 2021 First Runner-up Gabrielle Basiano, Bb. Pilipinas 2021 Second Runner-up Meiji Cruz, and Binibining Araneta City 2021 Francesca Taruc.

The lighting of Araneta City’s Giant Christmas Tree has been a fixture of every Filipino Christmas celebration for the past four decades. And as this year’s event carves a year-long milestone in the country, the Araneta Group made sure to celebrate the Giant Christmas Tree spectacle in a big way!

As part of this year’s Christmas celebration, the Araneta Group organized the ‘40 Treats for 40’ program, wherein 40 individuals received special gifts from the company. These individuals are essential workers who worked tirelessly even at the height of the pandemic.

“Despite everything that is happening around us now, we still want all people to Believe in the Magic of Christmas. We in the Araneta Group would like to share this wonderful time with some very special people. We have chosen 40 hardworking essential workers in our community who have shown dedication to their service ever since the pandemic began," Lorna Fabian, Vice President for Leasing of Araneta City, said.

Mrs. Judy Araneta-Roxas, Vice President of the Araneta Group, also extended an early Christmas greeting to everyone who attended the event and watched it unfold online. "Christmas is a magical time. It gives us restored joy and a reason to celebrate even in these trying times. Today, as we light our Giant Christmas tree, we wish everyone to experience the special magic of the holidays.”

A grand fireworks display concluded the event, and signaled the opening of the iconic Giant Christmas tree to the public.

TV5’s Niña Niño Welcomes Piolo Pascual as New Sitio Santa Ynez Mayor

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Starting October 19, Piolo Pascual will be joining Maja Salvador and Noel Comia Jr. in TV5’s hit comedy-drama series Niña Niño as Mayor Christopher Charles Juarez, a young and indefatigable public servant who has planned projects for the development of Sitio Santa Ynez.

Co-produced by Cignal Entertainment and CS Studios and directed by award-winning director Thop Nazareno, Niña Niño airs every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 7:15pm, after Sing Galing and before FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano, only on TV5.

ABS-CBN acquires rights to produce local adaptation of South Korea's "Flower of Evil", stars with Piolo Pascual and Lovi Poe

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Ultimate heartthrob Piolo Pascual and new Kapamilya star Lovi Poe will play husband and wife in the local adaptation of the hit Korean thriller romance drama series.

ABS-CBN Entertainment will produce the local adaptation of South Korean thriller drama "Flower of Evil” after acquiring the rights from content production companies CJ ENM Co., Ltd. and Studio Dragon Corporation to adapt the hit series for Filipino viewers.

The Philippine version will feature multi-awarded actors Piolo Pascual and Lovi Poe in the lead roles as husband and wife, who were originally played by Lee Joon Gi and Moon Chae Won.

An irresistible mix of drama, romance, thrill, and action, “Flower of Evil” follows a man who changes his identity in order to hide his dark past, successfully maintaining his disguise by building a happy family with his police detective wife. But when she starts investigating an unsolved serial murder case that might be tied to him, she must deal with the reality that her perfect husband might not be who she thinks he is.

“Flower of Evil” enjoyed high ratings in South Korea when it premiered on tvN, CJ ENM's leading total entertainment channel, in 2020. The series continued to gain popularity in other countries for its nail-biting plot twists and remarkable performances after becoming available internationally through various streaming platforms.

The local adaptation of “Flower of Evil” will be Lovi’s first Kapamilya teleserye after signing with ABS-CBN this week, and Piolo’s first after 2018’s “Since I Found You.”

Watch out for Piolo and Lovi in the Philippine adaptation of “Flower of Evil,” which will be produced by Dreamscape Entertainment, soon on ABS-CBN platforms.

Piolo Pascual is #ForeverKapamilya!

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Piolo remains a Kapamilya, to star in 2 ABS-CBN shows

The Ultimate Heartthrob once said he never left and “see you soon.” Like a true gentleman who honors his word, Piolo Pascual on Thursday (September 16) signed up anew with ABS-CBN, his home network for many years.

A red carpet welcome was rolled out for Piolo before his contract signing in ABS-CBN, where he was joined by ABS-CBN president and CEO Carlo Katigbak, COO of broadcast Cory Vidanes, group CFO Rick Tan, Dreamscape Entertainment head Deo Endrinal, and his talent manager Lulu Romero.

Kapamilya viewers can look forward to Piolo headlining two programs in ABS-CBN – a teleserye with new Kapamilya star Lovi Poe, and a romantic-comedy series where he reunites with Angelica Panganiban.

In his over 25 years as a Kapamilya, Piolo became known as a man of many talents. But what truly brought him closer to audiences over the years are his shows and movies that have become part of their lives and are now considered Filipino classics.

With hit shows like “Mangarap Ka,” “Lobo,” “Lovers in Paris,” “Noah,” box-office films such as “Dekada ’70,” “Starting Over Again,” “Milan,” “Don’t Give Up on Us,” and many more, Piolo solidified his status as the country’s most sought-after leading man and one of the finest actors of his generation.

John Lloyd Cruz reunites with Kapamilya stars Bea Alonzo, Piolo Pascual

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The Zenarosa Food Corp., (ZFC) the company behind the leading shawarma brand in the country – Turks, yesterday formally welcomed its newest endorsers John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo, joining its first brand ambassador, Piolo Pascual through a contract signing ceremony held in a hotel in Quezon City.

Turks over a couple of months ago released a video of Cruz, which became viral in the social media. It’s the first endorsement appearance of John Lloyd after a long a hiatus from the show business. 

Turks once again created a buzz over Cruz appearance and now with his long time leading lady, Bea Alonzo. During an interview, Cruz expressed his gratitude to Turks, saying, “Thank you sa leading man ng Turks, Mr. Gem Zenarosa dahil pinatulan mo ang mga naglalarong ideas sa utak ko.”

As for Bea Alonzo who is a pescatarian went back to eating meat. “Dahil sa Turks bumalik ako sa pagkain ng meat.”

And for Pascual who’s become synonymous to the brand said he is thankful for being a part of ZFC as the company is leading small and medium entrepreneurs to greener pasture.

With these three top celebrities in the Philippine Cinema, Turks continues to make its consumers and franchisees happy by bringing together Cruz, Alonzo and Pascual. 

Mr. Gem Zenrosa, the president of ZFC trusts and believes that altogether, they embody the traits of the markets hewants to reach – risk takers yet meticulous, continuously evolving, creative, wants the best in everything.

To know more about the recent event, check the photos and videos at www.turks.ph and like and follow its social media pages: IG/FB: Turks.official. Subscribe to its Youtube channel 

HYPE , the newest all-Filipino transport network company formally launched ; HYPE ambassador Piolo Pascual raffling off a brand new Toyota Vios to a lucky event goer

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A 100% Filipino owned, HYPE Transport Systems, one of the newest transport network companies (TNC) recently held its first ever HYPE FEST, a gathering of drivers, operators, and the public as the TNC goes full swing in its operations to serve the riding public, at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City.

Attended by thousands, HYPE FEST brought together the entire community in an afternoon and early evening of entertainment, fun, games, and camaraderie highlighted by the appearance of Piolo Pascual, HYPE ambassador and the raffing off of various items from the sponsors and a brand new

Toyota Vios to a lucky event goer.

Amidst the festivities, HYPE also gathered thousands of interested drivers and driver-operator applicants who were processed on-site and were addressed in key note messages by top Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB) representatives Mr. Joel Bolano, Technical Divisions Head and Atty. Sammy Jardin, Executive Director.

Mr. Nicanor Escalante, HYPE Transport Systems, Inc. President 

“When we first envisioned HYPE, we had a vision to provide the Filipino riding public a viable choice. We wanted the Filipinos to have the power to choose the most affordable, the safest, the most convenient, and with the most number of transport options possible.  We are proud to say that as the Filipino riding public has begun to support HYPE, more and more of our drivers – both TNVS and taxi cabs will continue to enjoy more and more earnings by using the app, and will most definitely enjoy more surprises from us and our partners.”  - Mr. Nicanor Escalante, HYPE Transport Systems, Inc. President 

During his speech, Mr. Escalante further announced a promo-incentive for drivers who complete a predetermined number of trips that might just win them up to One Million Pesos in prizes. Miss Jennifer Silan, HYPE Chief Operating Officer also presented a number of promo-incentive schemes for the riding public.

HYPE have an in-app SOS button where you can enter your complaints, comments and reports. Its customer service is also multi-platform: SMS text, email, voice call and in-app messaging.

The event sponsored by SMART, PLDT, Phoenix Petroleum, Rapide, Hunters, Huawei, Connext Marketing (BAJAI), Toyota Lipa, Manila Broadcasting Corporation, and Star City; was hosted by internet sensation Ashley Rivera, was graced by Filipina actress, host, dancer, and commercial model Andrea Torres of GMA 7; with Ransom Collective, an all-Filipino indie folk band entertaining the audience; and capped off by the performance of sought-after DJ Patty Tiu.

To learn more about HYPE Transport Systems, Inc., visit their website at www.hypetransport.com; and their Facebook page www.facebook.com/HYPE.

Ms. AiAi Delas Alas in "Ai❤️U", Valentine concert with Mr. Piolo Pascual

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Have a funny Valentine with the Philippines’ Comedy Concert Queen, Ms. AiAi Delas Alas in "Ai❤️U" / (Ai Love U!" with very special guest, Mr. Piolo Pascual. 

"Ai❤️U" to be on February 14, 2018 at Palacio De Maynila at 7PM. 

During the blogcon held January 25 at Ai Sarap Express, Ms. AiAi said that this is a different one, "high tech" concert, people will be amazed.

Ms AiAi shared to us that on the funny valentine concert, she will perform sweet and "pa cute" numbers with the ultimate heartthrob Piolo Pascual.  She will do rapping with guests Ex Battalion and will have hot or fun numbers with other surprise guests - that people who will watch the concert will be shock or more surprised to see unexpected and wonderful celebrities on the concert. 

And more surprising and amazing numbers on the "Ai❤️U", Ms. AiAi said the she will do video mapping! Video mapping or projection mapping is turning common objects of any 3D shape into interactive displays.

"Ai❤️U! concert is presented by Palacio De Maynila Events and Exhibit Center in association with Starmedia Entertainment and sponsored by Pitalicious Shawarma .

You may purchase tickets at www.smtickets.com and SM Ticket outlets or on the site on February 14 at 7PM.

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.

Piolo Pascual Takes the Road to Rediscovery in ‘Northern Lights: A Journey to Love'

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Celebrated actor and producer Piolo Pascual embarks on a new film adventure as he stars and co-producers the latest heart-warming drama, “Northern Lights: A Journey to Love,” screening in key countries worldwide via TFC@theMovies.

Star Cinema and Regal Entertainment together with Pascual’s Spring Films bring you a story of a struggling overseas Filipino (Charlie Sr.) in Alaska who tries to be a father to his estranged child (played by child star Raikko Mateo (Charlie Jr.) from a former relationship.

In this journey, he meets Yen Santos (Angel), a woman who is also in search of herself after a broken heart and her mother also in the same land.

Even with the beauty of the country, coldness permeates the three characters with the loneliness they feel as Piolo Pascual tries to prove himself worthy of becoming a parent, Mateo yearns for the genuine love of a father and Santos tries to come to terms with Pascual’s offer of love and her own search for individuality.

Shot mostly in New Zealand and partly in Alaska, “Northern Lights” A Journey to Love” not only presents a soulful narrative of the three lost souls but also a beautiful display of the Northern Hemisphere via the breathtaking aurora borealis.

According to director Dondon Santos, the inspiration came from a trip to Alaska three years ago. “We conceptualized this story of a father who can’t connect with his child and we thought of Piolo. When we pitched it to him, he wanted it. Then we collaborated on how we can improve on the story.”

The story resonates well with Pascual because it hits home as he used to be an overseas Filipino himself. “This is the reality – Filipinos getting separated from their families. So I told myself, I wanted to do something real, something relatable with the audience. So when they pitched the script, something that speaks of reality, I leaned towards accepting the project.”

Meantime, Santos who considers herself lucky to be paired with Pascual in her first onscreen performance, says “I am thankful. I believe everything happens for a reason — why I was chosen.”

The heart-warming the story of Charlie Sr. Charlie Jr. and Angel as it screens via TFC@theMovies in the following countries and dates: Middle East (UAE, Qatar, Bahrain) on March 30; U.S. and Canada on March 31; UK April 1 and 2; Austria on April 1; Rome and Milan on April 2; Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea on April 6; Saipan on April 7; Hong Kong on April 16; Singapore on April 23; and coming soon in more countries.

For updates, visit www.tfc-usa.com/northernlights; www.tfc-ca.com/northernlights , emea.kapamilya.com or the Facebook page applicable in your area. Connect with fellow global Kapamilyas, and follow @KapamilyaTFC on Twitter and Instagram.

The Utimate Heartthrob Piolo Pascual All Set For An Exciting 2017

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The entertainment's dubbed as the ultimate heartthrob, Piolo Jose Pascual or popularly known as Piolo or Papa Pi or PJ, celebrates his 40th birthday on January 12, 2017. 

Just as many stars’ luster are starting to wane at this point in their lives, Piolo’s career is going full throttle as characterized by his different and far challenging projects.

Although he hopes to slow down a bit in order to appreciate life even more, Piolo, who’s turning a year older this coming January 12, couldn’t help but be excited about the dream projects that he’s hoping to cross off his bucketlist.

“I want to travel the region, just in case there’s a chance for me to showcase Filipino talents not just here but also abroad,” he said.

According to Piolo, he wants to tap the international market, not necessarily Hollywood, but other markets such as lifestyle.

Mid last year, Piolo embarked on his first lifestyle food show titled “The Crawl” together with actorLui Villaruz. The first season had them eating their way around Osaka, Japan. Its success led to an immediate follow up season, which Piolo undertook with his son Iñigo in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

“I get excited doing things that I’ve not done before. Basically delving into things I never thought I could do,” he said adding that he also hopes to do a different kind of serye soon.

Aside from hopefully fulfilling his dream projects, fans can expect to see him in the big screen soon with “Once in a Lifetime” opposite Yen Santos where they shot portions of it in New Zealand.

Almost three years since he last came out with his studio album “Decades III,” the singing heartthrob recently launched his Piolo Greatest Themes Album.

Amid all the upcoming projects and his goal, Piolo just couldn’t help but be grateful with the trust that he received and is still continuously receiving from the network for the last 20 years of being in the business.

“I can never be more thankful. I’m just really happy that they didn’t just change my life, they’ve changed my whole track, my entire journey in life and I’m just really humbled by it,” he said.

Despite being one of the most celebrated actors in the business, Piolo intends to stay as low-key as possible, which happens to be a far cry to his known tag as the “number one leading man” and “ultimate heartthrob.”

“It’s not for me to say. Being in this business for a long time it’s a blessing already. To be on top, I mean that’s a sense of entitlement. I’ll never hold on to something that is fleeting. As long as I know I’m enjoying my life and I’m able to do things that I enjoy doing, that’s okay by me,” he ended.

Get to see a different side of the Ultimate Heartthrob and his enviable bachelor’s pad as the January 2017 cover star of Star Studio magazine.

32nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2016 Winners; Dennis Trillo, Piolo Pascual and Bea Alonzo won acting awards

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Movie Loveteam of the Year: Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla (Crazy Beautiful You)

The 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2016 held  at Resorts World Performing Arts Theater March 6 2016.

Piolo Pascual won the award for his role in the independent movie "Silong," while Dennis Trillo won for his role in the biopic "Felix Manalo."

Here's the full list of winners:

Movie of the Year

• A Second Chance (Star Cinema),
• Crazy Beautiful You (Star Cinema),
• Etiquette For Mistresses (Star Cinema),
• WINNER: Felix Manalo (Viva Films)
• Heneral Luna (Artikulo Uno Productions),
• Honor Thy Father (Reality Entertainment),
• The Love Affair (Star Cinema)
• Walang Forever (Quantum Films, MJM Productions, Tuko Films, and Buchi Boy Films)

Movie Director of the Year

• Mae Czarina Cruz-Alviar – Crazy Beautiful You
• Cathy Garcia Molina – A Second Chance
• WINNER: Joel Lamangan – Felix Manalo
• Erik Matti – Honor Thy Father
• Nuel Naval –The Love Affair
• Chito Roño – Etiquette For Mistresses
• Jerrold Tarog – Heneral Luna
• Dan Villegas– Walang Forever

Indie Movie of the Year

• Anino Sa Likod Ng Buwan (IdeaFirst Company, Octobertrain Films, and APT Entertainment)
• WINNER: Bambanti (Sinag Maynila and Centerstage Productions),
• I Love You, Thank You (The Grit Project and Noel Ferrer Productions), Imbisibol (Sinag Maynila and Centerstage Productions)
• Old Skool (‘Til I’m 90 Film Productions and Bonfire Productions)
• Silong (SQ Film Laboratories and Black Maria Pictures)
• Taklub (Centerstage Productions)
• Tandem (Tuko Films and Buchi Boy Films)

Indie Movie Director of the Year

• WINNER: Zig Dulay – Bambanti
• Lawrence Fajardo – Imbisibol
• Charliebebs Gohetia – I Love You, Thank you)
• Cia Hermosa-Jorge – Old Skool
• Jeffrey Hidalgo and Roy Sevilla Ho – Silong
• Brillante Mendoza – Taklub)
• King Palisoc Tandem
• Jun Robles Lana – Anino Sa Likod Ng Buwan

 

Movie Actor of the Year

• John Arcilla – Heneral Luna
• John Lloyd Cruz – Honor Thy Father
• JM De Guzman – Tandem
• Richard Gomez – The Love Affair
• Daniel Padilla – Crazy Beautiful You
• WINNER: Piolo Pascual – Silong
• Jericho Rosales – Walang Forever
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• WINNER: Dennis Trillo – Felix Manalo

 

Movie Actress of the Year

• WINNER: Bea Alonzo – A Second Chance
• Nora Aunor – Taklub
• Iza Calzado – Etiquette For Mistresses
• Sarah Geronimo The Break-Up Playlist
• Rhian Ramos – Silong
• LJ Reyes – Anino Sa Likod Ng Buwan
• Meryll Soriano Honor Thy Father
• Dawn Zulueta – The Love Affair

 

Movie Supporting Actor of the Year

• Gerald Anderson – Everyday I Love You
• Nonie Buencamino – Heneral Luna
• Mon Confiado – Heneral Luna
• WINNER: Tirso Cruz, III – Honor Thy Father
• Anthony Falcon – Anino Sa Likod Ng Buwan
• Dan Fernandez – Honor Thy Father
• Buboy Villar – Old Skool
  
• Movie Supporting Actress of the Year
• Shamaine Buencamino – Bambanti
• WINNER: Alessandra De Rossi – Kid Kulafu
• Mylene Dizon – Heneral Luna
• Bela Padilla – Felix Manalo
• Rochelle Pangilinan – Tandem
• Pilar Pilapil – Etiquette For Mistresses
• Lorna Tolentino – Crazy Beautiful You

New Movie Actor of the Year

• Pepe Herrera – Walang Forever
• Jon Lucas – #Ewankosau Saranghaeyo
• Francis Magundayao #Ewankosau Saranghaeyo
• WINNER: Marlo Mortel – Haunted Mansion
• Dino Pastrano – Baka Siguro Yata
• Jerome Ponce – Haunted Mansion
• CJ Reyes – I Love You, Thank You

New Movie Actress of the Year

• Elora Espano – Tandem
• Elisse Joson #Ewankosau Saranghaeyo
• Maine Mendoza – My Bebe Love, #KiligPaMore
• Kim Molina – Walang Forever
• Sarah Pagcaliwagan – Walang Forever
• Sue Ramirez – Just The Way You Are
• WINNER: Janella Salvador – Haunted Mansion

Movie Child Performer of the Year

• Krystal Brimner – Honor Thy Father
• WINNER: Micko Laurente – Bambanti
• Marco Masa – The Beauty and the Bestie
• Alonzo Muhlach – The Beauty and the Bestie
• JR Velasco – Mandirigma
• Miguel Vergara – Just The Way You Are
• Bimby Yap All You Need Is Pag-Ibig

Movie Screenwriter of the Year

• Henry Francia, E.A. Rocha, and Jerrold Tarog – Heneral Luna
• Kriz Gazmen, Patrick Valencia – Etiquette For Mistresses
• Carmi Raymundo, Vanessa Valdez, Cathy Garcia-Molina – A Second Chance
• Bienvenido Santiago – Felix Manalo
• Paul Sta. Ana – Walang Forever
• Vanessa Valdez– The Love Affair
• WINNER: Michiko Yamamoto – Honor Thy Father

Movie Cinematographer of the Year

• WINNER: Ber Cruz – Honor Thy Father
• Neil Daza –Etiquette For Mistresses
• Pong Ignacio – Heneral Luna
• Rody Lacap –Felix Manalo
• Anne Monzon –The Love Affair
• Noel Teehankee – A Second Chance
• Dan Villegas and Moises Zee –Crazy Beautiful You

Movie Production Designer of the Year

• Winston Acuyong – Crazy Beautiful You
• Gerry Borreros – A Second Chance
• Joey Luna – Kid Kulafu
• WINNER: Edgar Martin Littaua, Joel Bilbao, and Danny Red – Felix Manalo
• Ericson Navarro– Honor Thy Father
• Benjamin Padero and Carlo Tabije Heneral Luna
• Elfren Vibar –The Love Affair

Movie Editor of the Year

• Beng Bandong – The Love Affair
• Jay Halili – Honor Thy Father
• Marya Ignacio – A Second Chance
• Marya Ignacio –Crazy Beautiful You
• Carlo Francisco Manatad – Etiquette For Mistresses
• WINNER: Jerrold Tarog – Heneral Luna
• John Anthony Wong – Felix Manalo

Movie Musical Scorer of the Year

• Cesar Francis Concio – A Second Chance
• Cesar Francis Concio The Love Affair
• Von De Guzman – Felix Manalo
• Jesse Lucas – Crazy Beautiful You
• Erwin Romulo – Honor Thy Father
• WINNER: Jerrold Tarog – Heneral Luna
• Emerzon Texon – Walang Forever

Move Sound Engineer of the Year

• Aurel Claro Bilbao – A Second Chance
• Addiss Tabong – Etiquette for Mistresses
• Aurel Claro Bilbao – The Love Affair
• Albert Michael Idioma – Felix Manalo
• Arnel Labayo (Crazy Beautiful You
• Mikko Quizon – Honor Thy Father
• WINNER: Mikko Quizon and Hit Productions – Heneral Luna

Movie Original Theme Song of the Year

• “All You Need Is Pag-Ibig” – composed and arranged by Jungee Marcelo; interpreted by Yeng Constantino, from the movie All You Need Is Pag-Ibig
• WINNER: “Ang Sugo Ng Diyos Sa Mga Huling Araw” – composed by Joan Solitario and Ryan Solitario; arranged by Louie Ocampo; interpreted by Sarah Geronimo, from the movie Felix Manalo
• “Hanggang Wala Nang Bukas” – composed, arranged, and interpreted by Ebe Dancel, from the movie “Heneral Luna”

Indie Movie Screenwriter of the Year

• Mary Honeylyn Joy Alipio – Taklub
• Zig Dulay – Bambanti
• Charliebebs Gohetia – I Love You, Thank You
• Cia Hermosa-Jorge – Old Skool
• Zig Marasigan – Tandem
• WINNER: Jun Robles Lana – Anino Sa Likod Ng Buwan
• Roy Sevilla Ho – Silong

Indie Movie Cinematographer of the Year

• WINNER: Ike Avellana – Apocalypse Child
• Albert Banzon – I Love You, Thank You
• AB Garcia – Old Skool
• Sol Garcia Bambanti
• Odyssey Flores –Taklub
• Carlo Mendoza Anino Sa Likod Ng Buwan
• Rain Yamson, II – Silong

Indie Production Designer of the Year

• Tonee Acejo – Anino Sa Likod Ng Buwan
• Christina Dy – Apocalypse Child
• Marxie Maolen Fadul – I Love You, Thank You
• Dante Mendoza – Taklub
• Roland Rebunecia – Silong
• Roma Regala – Old Skool
• WINNER: Aped Santos – Bambanti

Indie Movie Editor of the Year

• Lawrence Ang – Anino Sa Likod Ng Buwan
• Lawrence Ang – Apocalypse Child
• Zig Dulay and Cyril Bautista – Bambanti
• Lawrence Fajardo – Imbisibol
• Tara Illenberger – Old Skool
• Sarah Roxas Santos – Silong
• WINNER: Benjamin Tolentino – Tandem

Indie Movie Musical Scorer of the Year

• Teresa Barrozo (Silong),
• Nonong Buencamino – Old Skool
• Diwa De Leon – Taklub
• Bryan Dumaguina – Tandem
• Gian Gianan – Bambanti
• Armi Millare – Apocalypse Child
• WINNER: Gauss Obenza – I Love You, Thank You

Indie Movie Sound Engineer of the Year

• WINNER: Jess Carlos – Silong
• Corinne De San Jose – Apocalypse Child
• Albert Michael Idioma – Anino Sa Likod Ng Buwan
• Albert Michael Idioma – Imbisibol
• Andrew Millalos and Addiss Tabong – Taklub
• Addiss Tabong – Bambanti
• Addiss Tabong – I Love You, Thank You

Indie Movie Original Theme Song of the Year

• “Liwanag Ng Iyong Halaga” – music and lyrics by Jethro Tenorio and Maynard de Guzman; interpreted by Christian Bautista, from the movie Filemon Mamon
• "Love’s Melody” – lyrics by Celine Marie Flores, music by Nonong Buencamino, interpreted by Jay Marquez, from the movie Old Skool.
• WINNER: “Tulog Na” – lyrics by Zig Dulay, composed by Gian Gianan, interpreted by Alessandra de Rossi, from the movie Bambanti
• “Walang Hanggan” – composed and interpreted by Quest, from the movie Ang Kuwento Nating Dalawa
• “Young Again” – composed, arranged, and interpreted by Armi Millare, from the movieApocalypse Child

Movie Love Team of the Year

• WINNER: Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla – Crazy Beautiful You
• Kim Chiu and Xian Lim – All You Need Is Pag-Ibig
• Nadine Lustre and James Reid – Para Sa Hopeless Romantic
• Maine Mendoza and Alden Richards – My Bebe Love, #KiligPaMore
• Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil – Everyday I Love You     
  
  
  Nora Aunor Ulirang Artista Lifetime Achievement Award – Amalia Fuentes
  
  
  Ulirang Alagad ng Pelikula sa Likod ng Kamera Lifetime Achievement Award – Director Mel Chionglo
  
  
  Posthumous Award for Entertainment Excellence: German Moreno,
• accepted by John Nite