Ordinary Folks Take Spotlight on ‘Showtime’
October 31, 2009 by cd · 32 Comments
The newest talent variety show of ABS-CBN opened the door for ordinary people to experience a minute (more or less) of fame on national television.
Cinema One Celebrates 15th Year Via Sine Sindak in Eastwood
October 31, 2009 by cd · Comments Off
In celebration of Cinema One’s 15th year anniversary, it gave its avid viewers an early halloween treat – Sine Sindak sa Eastwood!
Two shrill-jerking horror films were shown: the Cinema One Original Yanggaw starring Urian Best Actor Ronnie Lazaro, multi-awarded Techie Agbayani and Joel Torre plus another spook-filled film Shake, Rattle and Roll 2K5 final segment Lihim ng San Joaquin starring Tanya Garcia, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Elizabeth Oropesa, Noni Buencamino, Ronnie Lazaro and Pen Medina.
Kapamilya stars and celebrities who braved the night were Megan Young, Joem Bascon, Victor Basa, Dimples Romana, PFF’s Ram Sagad, Mark Abaya, Isabel Roces, Brent Javier and featured film Yanggaw’s cast and crew including director Richard Somes and actors Ronnie Lazaro and Aleera Montalla.
Aside from these two spine tingling films, three of the hottest Pinoy bands – MYMP, Duster and Sandwich – rendered hair tickling performances while guests were able to play cool games with the celebrities. Comedians Tuesday Vargas and John Lapus brought the house down with their hosting.
An added bonus was also free fortune telling and tarot card reading for those who bought issues of select ABS-CBN Publishing magazines.
For more updates and information on other upcoming events, tune in to Cinema One available on SkyCable Gold, SkyCable Silver and other quality cable operators nationwide.
Girls are Still Crushing on Ryan Agoncillo
October 31, 2009 by cd · 15 Comments
Even though he is already married, actor Ryan Agoncillo still gets girls giggling and going gaga over him with his wits and charm.
Global Bayanihan Yields Millions-Worth of Donations for Typhoon Victims
October 31, 2009 by cd · Comments Off
Selfless acts of giving pour from all over the world to help survivors of Typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng in rebuilding their lives. Through the various international subsidiaries of ABS-CBN Global, overseas Filipinos and even foreign nationals make their sympathies felt by raising funds and sending donations to the Philippines through ABS-CBN Foundation.
As of October 21, 2009, ABS-CBN Foundation in the Philippines has received P63.4 million of cash donations from Global donors.
“Our work is not done yet, far from it. The road to recovery will be long and arduous, but we can all take comfort in the fact that Filipinos, especially in times of crisis, can be relied on to band together to lend a helping hand,” said ABS-CBN Foundation USA President Mitos Santisteban.
As soon as news started to arrive regarding Ondoy, ABS-CBN Foundation USA activated Sagip Kapamilya sa Amerika. Soon, Filipino American communities in the US kicked off their own fundraisers to sustain Sagip Kapamilya’s relief efforts. Efforts include “Ondoy Relief Jam” at Henry’s Restaurant and Lounge, “Everyone’s a Hero” benefit concert in California, a private concert for the Philippine Medical Association (PMA), Martin Nievera’s “For Always” concert in Las Vegas as well as a Red Lantern activity for the Filipino-Chinese community.
ABS-CBN Australia partnered with Forex Australia to help raise funds for the typhoon victims. While in the Middle East, even Bahrain’s Prime Minister, His Highness Shaik Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, donated US$500,000 or roughly PhP25 million pesos for the victims of the recent typhoons. Bahrain’s Ambassador to the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand, Yousif Adel Sater, flew to Manila to personally hand over the donation to ABS CBN Foundation.
Sources told ABS CBN Middle East that Shaik Khalifa keeps himself updated on news in the Philippines thru ABS CBN-The Filipino Channel (TFC).
Meanwhile, ABS-CBN Europe and ABS-CBN Japan have successfully secured the confirmation of offshore Philippine banks such as Banco de Oro, Philippine National Bank and Metrobank to waive remittance charges in favor of ABS-CBN Foundation.
This is on top of the efforts exerted by the team of ABS-CBN Easy Remit, which convinced his partners in Ireland, Taiwan, Kuwait, Qatar, KSA and UAE to accept credit-to-account donations. Easy Remit Manila General Manager Raymund Abog was able to tap on the generosity of industry executives who did not only waive their front-end fees but also agreed to pledge their own donation for every remittance transaction.
The tragedy became an opportunity to help and to bond. Everyone whose heart was for the Filipino opened up for those in need. Perhaps, the resilience of the Filipino comes from knowing that there are people who will be there for him, no matter how far apart they are. This is bayanihan, in its global sense.
Ted Failon and Arnel Pineda Face Off in ‘Failon Ngayon’
October 31, 2009 by cd · 5 Comments
This afternoon on Failon Ngayon: It’s the ultimate singing showdown you don’t want to miss.
‘Dahil May Isang Ikaw’, ‘Darna’ and ‘24 Oras’ Top Mega Manila TV Ratings
October 31, 2009 by cd · 104 Comments
The ABS-CBN teleserye “Dahil May Isang Ikaw” is becoming a threat to Mega Manila leadership of GMA’s “Darna”.
‘Stairway to Heaven’ Strengthens its Ratings in Mega Manila
October 31, 2009 by cd · 36 Comments
The GMA remake of the koreanovela Stairway to Heaven, starring Dingdong Dantes and Rhian Ramos, engages the televiewers in Mega Manila.
Kapuso and Kapamilya Unite for Noynoy Aquino’s ‘Hindi Ka Nag-iisa’ Music Video
October 31, 2009 by cd · 62 Comments
In a rare turn of events, kapamilya and kapuso stars joined forces in a political music video for Kris Aquino’s brother, Noynoy.
