CNN Philippines Gives Back to its Audience this Christmas Through "The Joy of Giving" Campaign

The season is set as CNN Philippines celebrates another year of expressing gratitude through the Christmas campaign, ‘The Joy of Giving.’ As a treat to its audience, the network has lined up special programs as well as giveaway promos. CNN Philippines will give viewers the chance to participate in the Misa de Gallo or ‘Simbang Gabi’ masses - the devotional nine-day mass that leads to Christmas Day. It is a popular Filipino tradition that many might be unable to observe physically because of health protocols. In partnership with the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), the dawn masses will be broadcast at 5 a.m. beginning December...

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KathNiel and Acer Collaborate for Inspiring Holiday Music Video Called "Finding Joy"

The KathNiel loveteam is one of the country's most powerful and well-loved partnerships. Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla are onscreen partners and real-life sweethearts who have captured the hearts of their fans because of their sincerity and positivity. As the new brand ambassadors of Acer Philippines, KathNiel embodies the values that the tech brand is known for. "Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo have strong teamwork and are very passionate about their work. They make their fans happy because they are consistent in their actions but always have surprises up their sleeves. Just like Acer, KathNiel has broken barriers in their...

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Smart Omega to Represent the Philippines in Mobile Legends World Championships in Singapore

Smart Omega, the official esports team supported by leading mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc (Smart), will be one of the professional teams that will be representing the Philippines in the upcoming Mobile Legends: Bang Bang M2 World Championships in Singapore. Happening on January 18 to 24, 2021, the M2 World Championships will be the first in-person competition for Mobile Legends since the pandemic began. Professional teams from Japan, Brazil, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Russia, and the Philippines will battle it out in the biggest ML competition in the world. Aside from Smart Omega, Bren...

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“Ikaw ang Liwanag at Ligaya: The ABS-CBN Christmas Special” Aims to Raise Funds for Typhoon Victims

As Christmas day nears, ABS-CBN offers Filipinos an extraordinary viewing experience that will culminate with a grand musical spectacle featuring their favorite Kapamilya artists, all for the benefit of those affected by the recent typhoons. This Sunday (December 20), “Ikaw ang Liwanag at Ligaya: The ABS-CBN Christmas Special” will celebrate how Filipinos have remained faithful to God while bringing light and joy to one another, through world-class performances of Kapamilya artists beginning at 7:30 pm on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, A2Z channel 11, TFC, iWantTFC, and KTX, with backstage access on Kumu. This year’s ABS-CBN...

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Save the Children Philippines Launches "eSave Natin ang Pasko" via "Awit Para Sa Mga Bata" Digital Concert on December 18-19

Christmas is the most awaited season for most Filipinos, especially children, but the COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed the way the upcoming holidays will be celebrated - it’s going digital! Save the Children Philippines is launching eSave Natin ang Pasko, an online fundraising campaign that encourages everyone to unite in saving the Christmas spirit through a series of joyous and meaningful activities to provide joy and hope to children. These include 22 million learners, who have been experiencing major challenges such as the lack of access to learning materials and internet connection, as they struggle to learn from home. The...

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9 Songs that Proved 2020 is a Superb Year for OPM

The year 2020 is wrapping up but that doesn’t mean that the quest for discovering great music stops because despite countless obstacles and several setbacks, this year still showed that no pandemic could hinder the rich and rising Original Pilipino Music (OPM) to keep on flourishing. In case you’ve missed it, here are some of the song releases from ABS-CBN Music that topped the charts, fueled inspiration, and owned Pinoys’ hearts in 2020: 1. “Paubaya” by Moira Dela Torre  This heart-wrenching single only dropped last October but has already amassed over 14.1 million streams on Spotify, over 40.5 million combined views on YouTube and...

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"Metro Best K-Drama Awards 2020" Winners Revealed

Metro.Style will finally reveal the leading Korean dramas that have inspired Pinoy viewers during the pandemic and have captured their hearts in the upcoming “Metro Best K-Drama Awards 2020 Special,” livestreaming on Wednesday (December 16) at 8pm. Fans of the top K-dramas “Crash Landing On You,” “It’s Okay To Not Be Okay,” “The King Eternal Monarch,” “Flower of Evil,” “The World of the Married,” “Itaewon Class,” and more will find out which among these series will emerge as big winners in this exciting digital awards event. Hosted by Tim Yap, the special livestream will confer a total of 25 Metro K-Drama Awards 2020 recognitions divided...

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Newlyweds Richard Gutierrez and Sarah Lahbati and Kids Zion and Kai Only Trust Defensil Isopropyl Alcohol for their Family's Protection

Defensil 70% Solution Isopropyl Alcohol continues its campaign to be Filipino families’ ally in germ protection in the new normal as they welcome newlyweds, Richard Gutierrez and Sarah Lahbati, together with their adorable kids Zion and Kai, as their brand ambassadors. Adjusting to the New Normal with Defensil Isopropyl Alcohol Richard and Sarah, who got married in a solemn ceremony earlier this year, celebrated their new life together in quarantine. While being stuck at home was an opportunity for them to spend more time together as a family - planting, painting and playing all sorts of games, they also needed to go through a lot of...

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Digitally-Restored Iconic '90s Film "Inagaw Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin" Premieres on KTX.PH on December 17

The iconic '90s movie "Inagaw Mo ang Lahat Sa Akin" starring premier actresses Maricel Soriano and Snooky Serna returns to captivate a new generation of viewers as ABS-CBN Film Restoration premieres the movie’s digitally restored version on KTX.PH on December 17. Written by Oscar Miranda, Bibeth Orteza, and Carlos Siguion-Reyna, the movie is about the sibling rivalry between Jacinta (Maricel) and Clarita (Snooky). Their lives take on different paths when Clarita decides to run to the city and marry into a rich family. As Clarita returns home with her husband to take care of their property documents, she also comes to terms with her...

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Gloc-9 and Lirah Collaborate for Mang Tomas' "Macho Rap," Now Streaming Worldwide

Some matches are just made in heaven, as confirmed by the latest collab of OPM legend Gloc-9 and rising pop artist Lirah entitled "Macho Rap". With the angas vibe of Gloc-9 blending harmoniously with the saccharine sounds of Lirah’s vocals, the song definitely dropped some serious sizzle to the local music scene. The seamless symbiosis of the artists’ musical styles is a delicious reminder of how Mang Tomas blends so effortlessly when pairing with any ulam. It was precisely this reason that made it such an easy choice for Gloc-9 to rep the flag of Mang Tomas. “As a creative, I gotta have a full stomach to keep the juices going,” said the...

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Alden Richards Makes History with Sold-Out Virtual Reality Concert “Alden’s Reality”

Asia's Multimedia Star Alden Richards not only made his fans' hearts flutter but also made history with the first-ever virtual reality concert in the Philippines via the highly successful "Alden's Reality: The Virtual Reality Concert." Held in three timeslots last December 8 and 9, GMA Network's sold-out show enabled Alden's supporters from all over the globe to celebrate with him as the Kapuso actor marked his 10th anniversary in the entertainment industry. And unlike usual online concerts, "Alden's Reality" gave them a taste of what the future of concert shows would be. It combined cutting-edge technology and performances to produce a full-length...

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Look: Trailer and Still Photo of Netflix’ “Fate: The Winx Saga”

Here is the teaser trailer and first look for Netflix' original 6-part series FATE: THE WINX SAGA, a live-action reimagining of the Italian cartoon series WINX CLUB by Iginio Straffi.  FATE: THE WINX SAGA follows the coming-of-age journey of five fairies attending Alfea, a magical boarding school in the Otherworld where they must learn to master their magical powers while navigating love, rivalries, and the monsters that threaten their very existence. From creator Brian Young (THE VAMPIRE DIARIES), FATE: THE WINX SAGA is a live-action reimagining of the Italian cartoon series WINX CLUB by Iginio Straffi.  Casting includes Abigail Cowen...

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Julie Anne San Jose to Star in Drama Series “Heartful Café”

After the success of "My Guitar Princess," Julie Anne San Jose will be headlining the newest GMA News TV drama titled "Heartful Café" alongside some of the brightest Kapuso stars, including David Licauco, Zonia Mejia, Jamir Zabarte, and Andre Paras.  In the series, Julie will play the role of Heart Fulgencio, an online romance novelist and a coffee enthusiast who owns a cozy and quaint cafe called The Heartful Cafe.  Inside, she meets a series of characters, both young and old, who she matches based on their profiles and personalities. Despite playing cupid to her customers, little do they know that she is guarded inside when it comes...

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