ABS-CBN to air NBA Finals on free TV

The NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and the Dallas Mavericks will air on ABS-CBN’s Channel 2 starting on Wednesday.

Game 1, which takes place at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida, will be aired live on Channel 2 starting 9 a.m.

ABS-CBN’s TJ Manotoc and Boom Gonzales will be reporting live from Miami.

"Momentum is technically on the side of Dallas," said Manotoc. "But the hunger is of course is on the side of Miami as the Big 3 (Dwayne Wade, Chris Bosh and Lebron James) have proclaimed they want to win a championship right away."

The airing schedule will be as follows:

* · Game 1 - Wednesday (June 1) 9 a.m. on Channel 2
* · Game 2 - Friday (June 3) 9 a.m. on Channel 2
* · Game 3 - Monday (June 6) 8 a.m. on Channel 2
* · Game 4 - Wednesday (June 8) 9 a.m. on Channel 2

There will be replays on the same day on Studio 23 at 7 p.m.

Schedules of Games 5 to 7, if necessary, will be released at a later date.

Abs-cbnNEWS.com will also provide game updates though live chat.

The games are also shown on cable channel Basketball TV (BTV).

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ABS-CBN will not bid for PBA broadcast rights

ABS-CBN has announced that it will no longer bid for the broadcasting rights to the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) games.

"We felt that the Terms of Reference (TOR) were too stringent and onerous," said Peter Musngi, ABS-CBN Vice-President for Sports.

The network's withdrawal leaves ABC Sports 5 as the remaining bidder for the rights to broadcast PBA games.

The PBA games will air on Studio 23 until the end of this season's last conference, the Governor's Cup. After that, rights to the PBA's TV coverage are up for grabs.

The league is asking for P900 million for 5 years worth of broadcast rights.

Musngi felt that certain provisions in the PBA's TOR were too severe. He cited the competitive lockout provision, which will prevent the network from airing commercials of products that are competitive with brands carried by PBA teams during game coverage.

Aside from the competitive lockout provision, Musngi said that there were other stipulations that are too restrictive to the network, causing the withdrawal of the bid.

Lone bidder

In an interview with Boyet Sison on ANC's Hardball, PBA Commissioner Atty. Chito Salud said the league will review the financial and marketing proposals submitted by ABC Sports 5.

Although they remain the only bidder, the Board of Governors will not automatically grant broadcasting rights to the Manny V. Pangilinan-owned network.

"We'll see whether (their proposals) meet the approval of the Board of Governors of the PBA," said Salud.

Pangilinan owns two teams in the PBA - the Meralco Bolts and the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters.

"At the moment, I cannot preempt the board, whether they will accept the terms offered by ABC Sports 5," Salud said.

According to a report from the Philippine Star, Salud will meet with the top executives from ABC Sports 5 on Friday. The ABC 5 executives will formally present their proposals in the meeting.

"After the presentation, the Office of the Commissioner will make its recommendation to the Board of Governors as to the acceptability of ABC Sports 5's coverage offer," Salud said.

Last resort

Salud has also said that the league is still open to the idea of producing basketball games on their own, and buying air time on a suitable network.

"We shall pursue that option as a last resort," said Salud, admitting that it will be a challenge, both financially and logistically.

"But it is an option, should the ABC TV 5 offer not be acceptable." -- With a report from Boyet Sison, ANC

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'Mara Clara’ Still Leads Primetime Nationwide Despite the Premiere of ‘Amaya’

Episodes away from its finale, “Mara Clara” still stands firm on the top as it leads the national primetime block yesterday, May 30, according to Kantar Media.

Earning high national TV ratings of 36.9% last Monday (May 30), “Mara Clara” nosed out its rival program on GMA 7, more than double the TV ratings of GMA’7s “Munting Heredera” that rated only 13.9%.

Even the pilot episode of GMA-7′s epicserye “Amaya” was not able to shake the ratings and it even failed to penetrate Kantar Media’s Top 5 programs as it only garnered 19.1 percent.

In the remaining episodes of the mother of all teleseryes, heart-thumping scenes have yet to be unraveled. Mara (Kathryn Bernardo) and Clara’s (Julia Montes) rift thickens. Gary (Jhong Hilario) gets even worse and obsessed with Alvira. Alvira’s (Dimples Romana) confusion intensifies. How will the characters in the series find resolution to their own conflicts?

Meanwhile, the roving “Mara Clara” LCDs will be at the following barangays: June 1-Julogan, Tanza Cavite; June 2- Pleasant Hills, Mandaluyong City; and June 3- Plaza Miranda Quiapo, Manila.

Find out as a historical ending unfolds this week on “Mara Clara,” after ‘Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin,” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.com or follow abscbncotcom on Twitter.

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Erik Santos at Angeline Quinto, Magtatambal sa Isang Proyekto

Ang “Prince of Pop” na si Erik Santos at ang “Star Power” Female Pop Superstar na si Angeline Quinto ang mga napiling umawit sa bagong station ID na inihahanda ng DZMM para sa kanilang ika-25 anibersaryo.

Ka-level na nila ngayon sina Gary Valenciano, Sharon Cuneta, at ang international singing sensation na si Charice Pempengco na dating umawit ng DZMM jingle, na sinulat naman ng premyadong composer na si Jessie Lasaten.

Tuwang-tuwa si Angeline nang matanggap ang balita, lalo na’t makakasama niya si Erik, na co-host sa pinagmulang talent search ng dalaga.

“Sobrang flattered po talaga, isang napakalaking karangalan po talaga para sa akin. Kasi yung DZMM po talaga e talagang kinalakihan ko na, tapos ngayon, mapapakinggan na rin ako roon. Tapos si Kuya Erik naman sa ‘Star Power’ pa lang medyo close narin kami, kaya natutuwa din po ako na sya po yung makakasama ko dito,” paliwanag ni Angeline.

Si Erik man ay malaki ang pasasalamat sa pagkasama niya sa proyekto. “Napakalaking institusyon ng DZMM. Masaya ako dahil magiging part ako ng 25th anniversary nila and at the same time magiging part na rin ako ng public service nila sa pamamagitan ng pag-awit,” aniya.

Kasama nila sa malaking proyektong ito ang prestihiyosong Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, na kilala bilang isa sa pinakamahusay na grupo ng mga musikero sa buong rehiyon ng Asia-Pacific. Nariyan din ang UP Concert Chorus, na ilang beses na nagdala ng karangalan sa bansa sa nakalipas na 45 taon.

Kamakailan lang ay sumabak sila sa shooting ng station ID sa Cultural Center of the Philippines. Abangan ang premiere ng engrandeng station ID ng DZMM “SilveRadyo” sa taunang flag-raising ceremony ng ABS-CBN sa darating na Araw ng Kalayaan (Hunyo 12).

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Crazy Little Thing Called Love, mapapanood na natin sa Linggo, June 5, bago mag-ASAP Rocks.

Aside from Korean TV series, music and movies, Asianovela fans are now getting addicted on Thai movies, and TV series.

Mapapanood na ang kauna-unahang Thai series na ipapalabas a Philippine TV na Crazy Little Thing Called Love bago mag-ASAP Rocks ngayong Linggo, June 5, 2011.

Sigurado kayong kikiligin dito!

This is the full trailer

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'Guns and Roses' cast pressured to follow success of 'Mara Clara'?

The lead stars of ABS-CBN’s upcoming series "Guns and Roses" are confident that they can give the audience a story that they will definitely love.

During the grand press conference of the upcoming show on Tuesday, actress Bea Alonzo admitted that she is feeling the pressure that their show will replace the top rating series "Mara Clara."

She, however, stressed that the pressure could not make her, and the rest of the cast, work any less.

"Medyo kinakabahan po but we try not to think about the pressure. Mas nagfo-focus kami doon sa kung ano ang io-offer namin sa audience. After all, at the end of the day, iyon naman ang nagma-matter. We're confident about doon sa nagawa namin. We're confident doon sa puwede naming i-offer,: she said.

This was affirmed by action star Robin Padilla.

"Susundan ko po ang sinabi ni Ms. Bea. Ako po ay malaki ang tiwala ko sa aming mga writer at sa aming mga direktor at sa Star Cinema na humahawak po ng produskyon ng 'Guns and Roses' and ibinibigay po namin ang lahat," he said.

Padilla acknowledged how "Mara Clara" made an impact in many viewers' lives, but emphasized that the audience should see what "Guns and Roses" has to offer.

"Mara Clara, legend na iyan, history na iyan. Pero pinapangako po namin sa inyo na buong puso po namin, buong lakas naming ibibigay ang lahat sa 'Guns and Roses' at ang partner po namin ay Star Cinema," he said.

Padilla added that the production staff of "Guns and Roses" are doing their best to meet high expectations.

"Ang amin pong mga writer at ang aming produksyon ay hindi po tumitigil sa pagre-revise, pag-aayos ng script namin sa shooting namin upang maibigan namin sa mga manonood ang talagang pinaka-astig na teleserye," he said.

"Guns and Roses" is set to air on ABS-CBN starting June 6 after "100 Days to Heaven."

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Diet denies being choosy on projects

Actor Diether Ocampo has dispelled rumors claiming that he is picky on the what projects to accept, which caused him to be outside the limelight for quite a while.

During the grand press conference of ABS-CBN’s upcoming series “Guns and Roses” on Tuesday, Ocampo defended himself regarding the allegation, saying that he was elated when the management offered him a role in the series.

"Siyempre medyo kasi yung ibang mga proyekto nagawa ko na, I want to try something new so nung na-offer sa akin itong 'Guns and Roses,' sabi nila action drama, hindi ko pa talaga nagagawa ang mga ganitong klaseng proyekto kaya hindi totoo ang balita na choosy ako," he said.

Ocampo added that if not because of the projects ABS-CBN has entrusted to him, he wouldn’t be where he is.

The actor also addressed issues about his love life.

“Cheeseless. Walang [love life] eh. Ganoon yata talaga eh. Pero may mga maganda naman pong dumarating katulad ng project na to. Hindi ko talaga inexpect na mabibigyan ako ng ganitong klaseng proyekto,” he said.

According to Ocampo, what matters now is the love that "Guns and Roses" can offer to the viewing public.

"Kailangan ko munang magpahinga pagdating sa [love life]. Pero dito bubusugin naman kayo sa mga storya na makaka-relate ka dahil iba't ibang storya ng pagmamahal dahil nga sabi ni Sir Robin, may pagmamahal ng magkapatid, mag-ina, mag-ama, magkasintahan, lahat na. Marami ka ring matututunan sa Guns and Roses," he said.

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Top 10 Miss Philippines Earth 2011 Finalists Revealed

The top 10 finalists of Miss Philippines Earth 2011 were presented anew to the media at The Fort in Taguig over the weekend ahead of the coronation night on June 5.

The finalists are Ma. Alicia Elena Ariosa (Pagadian City), Murielle Adrienne Orais (Cebu City), Edan Dafilmoto (Cotabato City), Michelle Gavagan (Las Piñas City), Jonavi Quiray (Puerto Princesa City), Denisse Toribio (Malolos City), Brenna Gamboa (Fil East Coast USA), Athena Imperial (Casiguran), Tarhata Rico (Makati City), and Catrine Rosary Ocampo (General Santos City).

The 10 contenders have survived the weekly eliminations.

Miss Earth 2004 Priscilla Meirelles –Estrada said she was very impressed by the line-up as she praised them for their beauty.

Among the early favorites are Gamboa, Quiray, and Orais.

ABS-CBN will exclusively broadcast the coronation night that will be held in Puerto Princesa City in Palawan on June 5.

Miss Earth 2009 first runner up Sandra Siefert and John Estrada will host the program.

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I Dare You Soon to Hit TV!

ABS-CBN is set to launch a new reality show titled "I Dare You" to be hosted by Jericho Rosales, Iya Villania and Melissa Cantiveros of "Pinoy Big Brother" fame.

At a photo shoot for the show held recently, the three hosts briefly discussed the gist of the new program, which is produced in partnership with the ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs Department.

"I Dare You" will offer viewers a new perspective on their favorite Kapamilya stars who will undergo different challenges to test their character.

According to Rosales, the concept of this show is one of a kind, veering away from the normal showcase of a reality program.

"Basically ibang klase siya. It's a reality show pero ito 'yung klase ng reality show na may puso talaga... Goal nito ang ipakita sa mga tao na ang mga artista ay may damdamin, may puso, marunong ng kapwa-tao,” he said.

“Ang goal din ng ‘I Dare You’ ay ibukas ang reyalidad ng normal na buhay sa mga artista. It's not a charity show na magbibigay tayo ng mga papremyo. Main goal is actually buksan ang puso at isipan sa reyalidad ng buhay at ang pagkakaiba ng ‘I Dare You’ sa ibang reality shows dahil punong puno siya ng puso,” Rosales added.

The actor also said he will never regret that he accepted this project.

“(The experience) was nothing but great. Lahat ng episodes naging malapit sa puso ko, namin nina Iya, Melai. Ito ang unang reality show ko na pinasok bilang isang host. Sumasabak din ako sa ibang challenges ng ibang ginagawa sa show,” he said.
Villania, on the other hand, said this show will make a person think twice about his/her own perspective in life.

"'Yung premyo pinaghihirapan nila hindi para sa kanila. Ang matatanggap ng mga challengers namin ay experience. Mag-iiba din kasi tingin mo sa sarili mong buhay,” she said.

Meanwhile, Cantiveros said she had a great time doing this show.
"Sobrang enjoy. Noong una nahihiya ako (sa kanila ni Echo at Iya) pero parang naging on-the-go [ang] feelings ko,” she said.

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Kapamilya stars bibida sa The Kitchen Musical

Aariba ang mga Pinoy dahil pagbibidahan ng ABS-CBN stars na sina Karylle, Christian Bautista, at Joseph “Thou” Reyes ang pinaka-unang Pan-Asian television musical TV series na The Kitchen Musical ngayong Oktubre na gagawin sa Singapore at ipapalabas sa 17 bansa sa Asya kabilang na ang Pilipinas via Studio 23.

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Vilma Santos negotiates with TV5, but keeps commitments with ABS-CBN

Actress-politician Vilma Santos-Recto maintained that she will honor her prior commitment to ABS-CBN in spite of having negotiations with rival network TV5. The Batangas governor told PEP in a recent interview that she is slated to do a TV show with the Kapamilya network, as well as a movie with its film outfit, Star Cinema.

“Even before ‘yung meeting ko with TV5, okay na kami ng Channel 2. Baka isang movie lang ang magawa ko sa taon na ito, and that is ‘yung sa Star Cinema,” she said, adding that while she’s open to the possibility of doing two films this 2011, “naka-focus ako for one movie a year.”

As for the TV show, where she will be its main host, the award-winning actress said it might be a combination of her two worlds: showbiz and public service. She also revealed that her husband, Senator Ralph Recto, might be part of the show.

“Medyo ipa-finalize pa, pero naka-ready na at pinag-uusapan na namin,” Vilma said in the same PEP article.

Meanwhile, she also related that she has met with TV5 Chairman Manny V. Pangilinan (MVP) and other executives of the Kapatid network for possible projects, one of which is a movie.

“Sabi ko naman, eh, wala namang masama kasi wala naman akong exclusive contract. Lalo na, sila, 'pag gumawa ng pelikula, talagang ginagastusan din, kagaya ng ‘Rosario.’ Kaya sabi ko na lang sa kanila, antayin ko lang ang good script from them. 'Pag may script na, then pag-usapan na namin,” she said.

She was also offered to do a TV show, some commercials “at parang telecommunications,” Vilma added. The 57-year-old veteran, however, clarified that “wala pang finality ang lahat.”

But her dealings with MVP could possibly go beyond the realm of entertainment, as the TV5 honcho is willing to extend assistance to Vilma for her constituents.

“Last na napag-usapan namin ni Mr. Pangilinan, to help me as the governor of Batangas... Puwedeng hospital, sa tourism namin dito...” she revealed.

Amid these negotiations concerning her showbiz career, Vilma maintained that her political duties remain her top priority.

“Ayoko namang mapagsabihan na naman ako na 'absentee governor’,” she quipped, which may well refer to the controversy she got embroiled in when she did the Star Cinema film “In My Life” back in 2009.

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Enchong Dee nagsalita na sa isyung mag-on na raw sila ni Julia Montes

Nagsalita na si Enchong Dee sa kumakalat na tsismis na kasintahan na raw niya diumano si Julia Montes.

Ayon kay Enchong, totoong magkasama sila ni Julia sa isang restaurant sa may Tomas Marato, Quezon City, kung saan ay namataan sila ng ilang press. Pero ayon sa kanya ay kasama rin nila ng mga oras na iyon sina Kathryn Bernardo at Diego Loyzaga.

“Kasi ako talaga pagkakaintindi ko ng date kapag kayong dalawa lang, kapag kaming dalawa nakita n’yo, date na ‘yon,” paglilinaw ni Enchong.

Bilang paglilinaw, sinabi ni Enchong na walang namamagitan sa kanila ni Julia bukod sa pagkakaibigan. “Once and for all, magkaibigan lang po kami ni Julia Montes,”
pagtatapos ni Enchong.

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Gandang Gabi Vice, maganda ang feedback!

Maganda ’yung unang episode ng Gandang Gabi Vice. Nakatutuwa, bagay sa personalidad ng host bagama’t marami pa siyang ipinamalas na ibang talento sa show, gaya ng pagkanta at pagsayaw. ’Yung pagkanta hindi mo na kukuwestyunin dahil sing-along master naman siya noon, alam halos lahat ng kanta. Inaalam niya at pinag-aaralan para mapagbigyan lahat ng request sa mga comedy bars na pinaglalabasan niya. Hindi ko rin sasabihin na bano siyang magsayaw.

Pasable naman ang dancing niya. Ang nakakahadlang lamang para tuluyan mong ma-appreciate ang dancing niya ay ang pangyayaring matangkad siya, parang asiwang makitang nagsasayaw lalo’t ang mga kasama niya ay lubhang maliliit sa kanya. Bakit nga ba hindi sila kumuha ng mga dancers na kasingtaas niya o kaya ay hindi naman maliliit?

Nakakatuwa siyang panoorin na nakikipagbiruan sa kanyang mga guests. Kung sanay kang mapanood siya sa mga comedy bars, expected mo ang masayang interbyu-han nila ng kanyang mga bisita. Eh si Kim Chiu pala bungisngis, kaya naging masaya ang usapan nila.

Maganda ang desisyon ng ABS-CBN na pagawin siya ng isang show, nadagdagan ang masayang panoorin sa TV. Kaya lang hindi ba makakaapekto sa kanyang paglabas sa mga comedy bars ang pagkakaroon niya ng regular na programa sa TV?

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Sarah Geronimo, mapapatagal ang bakasyon!

Tuloy na ang more than a month na bakasyon ni Sarah Geronimo sa Amerika. Tulad ng sabi niya, sasamantalahin na rin niya ang nasabing bakasyon. Mag-a-attend siya ng dance and music lesson.

Malamang din na matuloy na sa trip na ito ni Sarah ang inaabangang collaboration nila ng international singer na si Charice, ayon sa isang malapit sa Pop Princess.

Yup, malaking-malaki ang posibilidad na maayos na ang matagal nang inaabangang kanta nila na si Charice mismo ang nagsulat.

Anyway, may naiwan namang album si Sarah, ang One Heart under Viva Records, na pinagpipiyestahan ng mga fans niya ngayon. Pagbalik din ng Pop Princess ay malamang matuloy na ang pelikulang pagsasamahan uli nila ni Gerald Anderson after ng super successful nilang team up sa Catch Me... I’m in Love.

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A 'gold' for ABS-CBN

ABS-CBN Corporation was honored with a gold award by the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) in recognition of its exemplary corporate governance, proving that the Kapamilya network continues to be one of the best-managed companies in the country.

The Kapamilya multimedia firm earned a high score of 95 percent in ICD’s Corporate Governance Scorecard, an improvement from its score of 93 percent last year, when it was also awarded for corporate governance.

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The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition's 1st week

In the show’s first weeks, the contestants will be divided into two teams—the Red Team will be trained by U.S. certified fitness specialist and mixed martial artist Chinggay Andrada while the Blue Team will be guided by sports scientist Jim Saret who was recently appointed by the Philippine Olympic Committee as head trainer of the National Team.

Each week, there will be a weigh-in. The team with the higher percentage of weight loss will be safe from elimination, while members of the losing team will each decide who they want to eliminate from their group.

Cuneta, who recently opened up about her own battle against weight gain in the program’s first primer “Bigating Pinoy,” said that the program hopes to change the lives of the viewers as much as the contestants. She said the program will impart guidance and information that Filipinos can use to start leading healthy lives and in building a stronger nation.

“Remember that when you choose to have a healthy lifestyle, you are given more time to become a father, a mother, a child, a sibling or friend to the people you hold close to your heart,” she said.

Get to know more about the show and the contestants on the second-part of the primer entitled “Bigating Simula: The Road to the Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition,” this Sunday (May 29), 11:15am on ABS-CBN. Don’t miss the shocking twists on the pilot episode of “The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition” on Monday (May 30), after “Mara Clara” on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida.

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‘The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition’ Premieres on Monday, May 30

The transformation of the lives of 12 overweight Filipinos finally begins on Monday (May 30) in the much-awaited premiere of one of Philippine TV’s biggest reality shows in history, “The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition.”

Witness success stories as they happen as contestants of “The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition” undergo emotional and physical challenges to get in shape and change the course of their lives towards winning P1 million, a condominium unit from DMCI Homes, a Vespa scooter and the title “The Very First Pinoy Biggest Loser.”

ABS-CBN’s newest reality TV show offering also marks the return of Philippine Showbiz’s one and only Megastar Sharon Cuneta to primetime. Joining her is actor-sports enthusiast Derek Ramsay, who will serve as the game master during the program’s challenges.


Over the past week, ABS-CBN revealed the identities of its 12 contestants—seven males and five females—who all have heartfelt stories that can bring both tears and inspiration to every Filipino.

Architect Alan Choachuy wants to lose weight to be able to meet and watch his grandchildren grow. Art Mendoza, who recently separated from his wife, doesn’t want to die obese and not be able to live out his dream. Eboy Bautista, meanwhile, has always been on the heavy side, but the death of his father has got him thinking about his own mortality.

There is also Eric Limatog, an emotional eater, who ballooned to his current weight due to his mother’s illness, and fire volunteer JM Oloris who is afraid that people will tease his children because of his weight. Raffy Tan, who lost his parents in a gruesome crime, wants to be healthy so that he can give his sister a good future, while Ryan Razon hopes to learn to love himself and no longer be the “not-so-good-looking Razon son.”

Among the women, there is Angela Lupango who is desperate to shed the pounds so she could start a family with her husband and Winwin Cabinta who wants to finally look like a real lady after being mistaken for a tomboy most of her life.

Edden Cruz joined the show because she believes she can’t afford to get sick as her children depend on her. Hazel Chua took the challenge so her parents will be proud of her. Meanwhile, Joy Siy said she is doing this for herself and no one else. Through the show, they hope to not just lose weight but to also gain confidence and knowledge that will make them better persons after.

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Supah Party sa ASAP

Isang bonggang ASAP Supah Party All You Can ang hatid ng mga sikat na Kapamilya stars ngayong Linggo kasama sina Piolo Pascual, KC Concepcion, Luis Manzano, Billy Crawford at Jericho Rosales.

Sing All You Can kasama sina Christian Bautista, Karylle, Toni Gonzaga, Erik Santos, Vina Morales, Jovit Baldivino, Jed Madela, Yeng Constantino, Nikki Gil, Angeline Quinto, ASAP Sessio*nistas, Zia Quizon at birthday celebrators na sina ZsaZsa Padilla at Sam Milby.

Hataw All You Can naman sina Kim Chiu, Maja Salvador, Rayver Cruz, Dance Quad’s Enchong Dee, Empress, Jessy Mendiola Sam Concepcion, Bugoy Carino, Brenna, Velasco Bros, XB Gensan, ASAP Supahdancers G-Force, Pilipinas Got Talents’s first batch of grand finalists, Ms. Earth Philippines Top Ten Finalists, at ASAP Supah Dance Off finalists.

Babandila rin ang mga Primetime favorites na sina Julia Montes, Kathryn Bernardo, Diego Loyzaga, at Albie Casino kasama ang buong cast ng Mara Clara na ending na sa Friday.

Bibida rin sina Diether Ocampo at Bea Alonzo para sa pinaka-bagong action serye na Guns and Roses.

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Brillante does MMK

During the Sineng Pambansa in Pampanga, Cannes-winning filmmaker Brillante Mendoza announced that he will direct an episode of the ABS-CBN drama anthology “Maalaala Mo Kaya.”

The episode is in line with his new pet cause: the anti-mining campaign in Palawan.

After discussing the environmental problem with Gina Lopez, managing director of the ABS-CBN Foundation, Mendoza decided to do the TV series, along with a documentary film, to popularize the issue among the masses.

A Star Cinema movie was also mentioned, but he would like to prioritize the docu and MMK.

Also in the works is a Brillante Mendoza Film Festival in SM Cinemas nationwide. He also plans to invite other internationally acclaimed Filipino filmmakers Auraeus Solito, Raya Martin and Pepe Diokno to make docus and short films on Palawan.

Bayani San Diego Jr.

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Jovit Baldovino, OPM Artist of the Year

Kasalukuyang ginaganap ngayon sa SM Skydome ang Tambayan OPM Awards hosted by Jayson Gainza and Francine Prieto.

Pararangalan ang mga OPM artists at OPM song of The Year.Para sa Artist of The Year, si Jovit Baldevino ang nanalo.

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Desiree Del Valle and Kaye Abad on MMK - May 28, 2011

Grief can take care of itself, but to get the full value of joy, you must have somebody to divide it with.

This is the trailer

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ASAP Rocks "All You Can"

 PLAY ALL YOU CAN!

 RAMPA ALL YOU  CAN!

 DANCE ALL YOU CAN!

 SING ALL YOU CAN!

EAT ALL YOU CAN!

ASAP Rocks "All You Can"

May 29, 2011

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Karen Davila, kikilalanin ang mga gifted child

Hindi pangkaraniwan ang kanilang katalinuhan at siguradong angat ang kanilang kakayahan kumpara sa iba. Sa kabila ng pagkakaiba, paano nga ba mabuhay ng tulad nila?

Samahan si Karen Davila at kilalanin ang mga batang kung tawagin ay mga gifted child sa espesyal na dokumentaryong pinamagatang “Batang Henyo” ngayong Sabado (May 28) sa “ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs Special Report.”

Ayon sa datos ng Philippine Association for the Gifted, nasa dalawang porsyento lang o dalawa sa bawat isang daang populasyon ang gifted children na may pambihirang talino o talento.

Isa riyan si Drei Ticse na sa edad na tatlong taong gulang ay nakakapag-spell na ng mga salita kahit walang nagtuturo at kabisado na rin ang mga letra sa computer keyboard.

Sa larangan ng musika naman nagpakitang gilas si Chino Gutierrez na pitong taong gulang pa lang ay tumutugtog na ng violin. Sa edad na siyam siya ay nanalo sa mga kumpetisyon at pagtungtong ng sampu ay nagso-solo concert na siya.

Pagdating sa sining, sino mag-aakala na magiging miyembro na ng Art Association of the Philippines at makakalikha ng 300 artworks ang siyam na taong gulang na si Hamzah Marbella?

Paano nga kaya masasabing gifted ang isang bata? Ito ba ay kasama sa pagsilang o maaring mahubog?

Tunghayan ang buong kuwento ni Karen ngayong Sabado (May 28), 4 PM. Pagkatapos nito, tutukan naman ang pagtulong ng “Failon Ngayon” sa Wakas Elementary School sa Kawit, Cavite bilang bahagi ng proyektong “Brigada Eskwela: Tulong Kapamilya” ng ABS-CBN.

Samahan si Ted Failon sa kanilang pagbibigay ng agarang solusyon at aksyon sa “Failon Ngayon,” 4:45 PM

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Matt Evans, maayos na ang kundisyon!

Ligtas at maayos na raw ang kundisyon ng young actor na si Matt Evans matapos na aksidenteng mabangga ang minamaneho niyang kotse sa isang poste kaninang umaga, ayon sa Star Magic PR na si Tess Gubi.

Maglalabas daw ang Star Magic ng statement within the day tungkol sa aksidente at kundisyon ni Matt.

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World Class Beauties na sina Venus at Shamcey, Humataw sa 'Pilipinas Got Talent 2'

Hindi lang world class talents ang makikita sa entablado ng “Pilipinas Got Talent 2” kung hindi pati world class beauties din. Nagpamalas nga ng ganda at talento sa pagsayaw noong nakaraang Linggo sina Miss Universe 2010 4th runner up Venus Raj at Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 2011 Shamcey Supsup sa ginanap na 4th results night ng nangungunang talent-reality show sa bansa. Nagpaunlak din ng isang awitin ang heartthrob na si Jericho Rosales.

Sa pagpapatuloy ng kumpetisyon, hinirang na 7th grand finalist ang mang-aawit na si John Michael Narag na nanguna sa ginanap na botohan. Pinili naman ng mga hurado ang dance group na Filogram bilang 8th grand finalist kaysa sa kabataang musikero sa Next Generation Band. Sigurado na ngang muling magpapakitang gilas ang dalawa sa darating na grand finals sa pag-asang hiranging grand winner ng PGT.

Noong Sabado pumalo ang PGT ng 24.1% sa TV ratings buong bansa at muling tinalo ang mga kalabang programa na “Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho” (17.9%) at “Talentadong Pinoy” (9.8%). Panalo rin ito noong Linggo nang mag-rate ito ng 24.5% buong bansa kontra “Mel & Joey” (14%) ayon sa Kantar Media/TNS. Sa darating na Sabado (May 28), sino kaya sa semi-finalists na kinabibilangan nina Buildex Pagales, DJP Trio, Karinyoso Boys, Jacqueline Schubert, Bourbon (Feliz Ria Pichay), at Kenny Padalla ang papasok sa finals? Laging tumutok sa “Pilipinas Got Talent 2,” sa pangunguna ng hosts na sina Luis Manzano at Billy Crawford tuwing Sabado at Linggo, 8:45 PM sa ABS-CBN.

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ASAP ‘All You Can’ this Sunday!!

Just can’t get enough of ASAP?

Then get an overdose of “ASAP’s Supah Party All You Can” this Sunday with the country’s brightest stars Piolo Pascual, KC Concepcion, Luis Manzano, Billy Crawford and Jericho Rosales.

“Sing All You Can” with the ASAP SESSIONISTAS, Christian Bautista, Karylle, Toni Gonzaga, Erik Santos, Vina Morales, Jovit Baldivino, Jed Madela, Yeng Constantino, Nikki Gil, Angeline Quinto, Zia Quizon and birthday celebrators Zsazsa Padilla and Sam Milby.

“Hataw All You Can” with Kim Chiu, Maja Salvador, Rayver Cruz, Dance Quad’s Enchong Dee, Empress, Jessy Mendiola Sam Concepcion, Bugoy Carino, Brenna, Velasco Bros, XB Gensan, ASAP Supahdancers G-FORCE, Pilipinas Got Talents’s first batch of grand finalists, Ms. Earth Philippines Top Ten Finalists and ASAP Supah Dance Off finalists.

Primetime favorites Julia Montes, Kathryn Bernardo, Diego Loyzaga and Albie Casino plus the whole MARA CLARA cast grace the ASAP centerstage for a touching finale week. While Diether Ocampo and Bea Alonzo headlines the newest action serye GUNS AND ROSES’.

ASAP ROCKS airs at 12:15 p.m. every Sunday.

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Ngayong Linggo Sa Gandang Gabi Vice!!

Guests:

Gerald Anderson

Christine Reyes

Piolo Pascual

this is the teaser

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Guns and Roses, papalit sa Mara-Clara

Ito ang full trailer ng ABS-CBN upcoming teleserye GUNS AND ROSES starring Robin Padilla, Bea Alonzo, Diether Ocampo, Ejay Falcon and Empress.

Magsisimula na sa June 6, 2011 sa ABS-CBN Primetime Bida at ipapalit sa patapos na Mara Clara.

This is the full trailer

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25 taon ipagdiriwang sa DZMM Silveradyo

Lalong paiigtingin ng DZMM ang paghahatid ng balita at serbisyo gamit ang mas makabagong teknolohiya sa pagdiriwang nito ng ika-25 anibersaryo nga­yong taon.

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Silveradyo Marks DZMM’s 25 Years of Service and Leadership

DZMM is going full blast and hi-tech this year as it marks its 25th anniversary with the launch of DZMM SilveRadyo.

During a trade event, ABS-CBN Head for Manila Radio Division Peter Musngi announced that DZMM is set to upgrade its broadcast equipment and strengthen its public service efforts to mark the company’s milestone.

“DZMM is bound by its mission to be the first in breaking news and the first in public service. We’ve fulfilled it the past 25 years and we will continue to serve the public in the same manner as we grow stronger and get better,” said Musngi.

Musngi said DZMM will also strengthen its reach by improving the current DZMM text hotline 2366 React Message and website (dzmm.com.ph). He also teased the advertisers about the major events to come this year in line with the DZMM SilveRadyo, including the launch of its new station ID on June 12.

At the trade event, DZMM anchors, reporters, and executives performed to the delight of the advertisers and guests. Ted Failon and Pinky Webb of “Tambalang Failon at Webb” sang a duet, Anthony Taberna and Gerry Baja of “Dos Por Dos” serenaded the finalists of Binibining Pilipinas, while Karen Davila and Musngi surprised everyone with a rendition of the song “Kahit Maputi na ang Buhok Ko.”

Alex Santos of “Radyo Patrol Balita” and Tambayan 101.9 San Ka Pa’s DJ Chacha also did back-to-back duets with Toni Gonzaga and Jericho Rosales, respectively.

Musngi also thanked the advertisers for the unwavering support through the years. “All of the leadership and accomplishments of DZMM would not be possible without you,” he said.

DZMM has pioneered many firsts in the broadcast industry through the years, including the simultaneous airing of programs on radio and television with the ground-breaking DZMM TeleRadyo. Today, other radio stations have followed DZMM’s lead and broadcast their radio programs on TV.

DZMM is also tops when it comes to public service with innovative ways of bringing service to the Filipino people such as 2009’s “Kapamilya, Shower Na” that led to the birth of the DZMM TLC (Teaching Learning Caring) clinic-on-wheels and classroom-on-wheels project.

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Kristine Hermosa, 6 weeks pregnant na!

“Yes po, I’m six weeks pregnant! Yahoo! God is really good,” parte ng text message ni Kristine Hermosa kahapon.

Hinihintay na talaga nila ni Oyo Sotto ang pagdating ng baby sa buhay at pati na ang lolo’t lola na sina Vic Sotto at Dina Bonnevie ay naging excited simula nang ikasal ang young couple.

Kaya pati si Kristine ay nakapagbiro ng “More to come.”

Ipinarating din ng aktres ang lubos na pasasalamat sa mga kaibigan at supporters na nagdasal.

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Confirmed! Kristine Hermosa is pregnant according to Star Magic!

Confirmed! Kristine Hermosa is pregnant according to Star Magic! 

Congrats Kristine & Oyo!!!

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Kilalanin ang mga pangunahing tauhan sa Guns and Roses

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Gandang Gabi Vice is a weekend ratings winner!

The pilot episode of "Gandang Gabi Vice" last night, May 22, topped the primetime race of both the People and Household ratings of AGB Nielsen Phils. among Mega Manilla households.

Vice Ganda's show posted a rating of 11.8% in the People ratings and 22.7% in the Household ratings.

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Vhong Navarro renews contract with ABS-CBN

Vhong Navarro has signed a new 3-year contract with ABS-CBN. Navarro said he is thankful for the trust and opportunity given by the company.

The “Showtime” host vowed to work harder in his upcoming projects.

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10 Candidates Remain, Vying for the Miss Philippines Earth 2011 Crown

The Top 10 finalists of Miss Philippines Earth 2011 have been named Saturday night, May 21, after the Talent and Cultural competition which held at the Thunderbird Resort in Binangonan, Rizal. It was the fourth and last elimination.

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Joem Bascon to dub on Devil May Cry

HEROtv has revealed that the actor Joem Bascon will dub the lead character Dante on the anime series Devil May Cry.

Bascon, who is under the ABS-CBN's talent management arm Star Magic, has been a part of television dramas such as I love Betty La Fea (as Mario Collantes) and Noah (as Judah Mondragon).

According to a tweet from HEROtv, Bascon is purportedly a "big fan" of the Devil May Cry video game series.

Devil May Cry premieres on May 28 (Saturday), and airs Every Weekends at 02:00am, with repeats at 11:00am, 07:00pm, and 11:00pm, replacing Special A.


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Guns and Roses this June 2011 on Primetime Bida!

Guns and Roses is an upcoming action-drama television series to premiere on ABS-CBN this June 2011.

Robin Padilla, Bea Alonzo, Diether Ocampo, Ejay Falcon & Empress Schuck in Guns & Roses sa June 6, 2011 na!

This is the video

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The Biggest Loser's Dream Team

Coach Jim Saret

Coach Chinggay Andrada

Coach Jim Saret and Coach Chinggay Andrada

Derek Ramsey

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Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition - Contestants

Angela Chico-Lupango

"Matagal na akong handa maging ina"

Art Mendoza
"I want to re-structure my life."

Ryan Razon

"Ang hirap maging masaya sa ganitong kalagayan..."

Raffy Tan

"Nagsali ako sa Biggest Loser para sa kapatid ko. I want to fulfill my dreams for her..."

Winwin Cabinta

"Gusto ko din po ng pagbabago, shempre, pagbabago sa treatment sa'kin ng nakararami..."

Allan Choachuy
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Hazel Chua

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Eboy Bautista

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Eric Limatog

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Joy Siy

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Edden Cruz

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JM Oloris

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