TV5 Launches 2021 Station ID “Iba sa 5” feat. New Kapatid Stars, New Shows, New Home for Creatives

At a time when most have been forced to shut themselves in and many businesses have had no choice but to close down, TV5 has redefined television dynamics by opening their doors to talents and creatives from different networks and giving them a new home. "Iba sa 5," TV5's station ID features the different celebrities and diverse personalities who now thrive on the channel. Among the slew of stars seen in the video are Maja Salvador, Noel Comia Jr., Empoy Marquez, Billy Crawford, Matteo Guidicelli, Maine Mendoza, Paolo Ballesteros, Cristine Reyes, Herbert Bautista, McCoy de Leon, Randy Santiago, K Brosas, Rey Valera, Alex Gonzaga, Xian Lim,...

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Jayda Releases New Song “M.U.”

Jayda makes a bold statement against lack of label in relationships in her latest single "M.U.," released under Star Music. "M.U." is a colloquial acronym that stands for 'Malabong Usapan,' and is the focal point of the song which addresses the importance of asserting security in a romantic relationship. "'M.U.' is about knowing what you want, what you deserve, knowing your worth and what you DON'T want in a relationship. It's all about wanting clarity," Jayda stressed. The pop-infused track is a new writing collaboration between the Kapamilya singer-songwriter and her father Dingdong Avanzado, whom she also worked with for her "Paano Kung...

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Camille Prats and Angelica Panganiban’s “Ang Pulubi at Ang Prinsesa,” “Kokey,” “Magic Temple” Showing on KTX.ph

The beloved children's classic "Ang Pulubi at ang Prinsesa" starring the young Angelica Panganiban and Camille Prats returns as ABS-CBN Film Restoration brings the digitally restored Star Cinema movie starting May 18 (Tuesday) at 7:30 PM via streaming at the Sagip Pelikula Festival on KTX.ph. Camille and Angelica play Rosalie and Nikka, two girls born in opposite circumstances—Rosalie is a homeless child searching for her lost mother while Nikka is a rich and spoiled child. Their lives get entangled as Rosalie saves Nikka from abduction. To express gratitude for her heroic act, Nikka's mom (Teresa) adopts the less fortunate child. Instead of...

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Liza Soberano, Darren Criss, and Nicole Scherzinger Star in Netflix Original “Trese” Premieres on June 11, 2021

Netflix today released the official trailer for Trese, the highly anticipated Netflix Original Anime series based on the Philippine graphic novel created by Budjette Tan and KaJO Baldisimo, premiering on Netflix June 11, 2021. Netflix also revealed the English language and Filipino language voice cast of Trese. Darren Criss (The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story), Jon Jon Briones (Ratched), Nicole Scherzinger (Moana), Manny Jacinto (The Good Place), Lou Diamond Phillips (La Bamba) and Dante Basco (Avatar: The Last Airbender) join Shay Mitchell (YOU, Pretty Little Liars), previously announced as the voice of Alexandra...

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SMART Airs the TV Debut of BTS “Butter” at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards Exclusively on gigafest.smart

Leading mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. is giving Filipino music fans and K-pop stans a big treat as it brings the 2021 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs) to subscribers in an exclusive livestream on the gigafest.smart portal on May 24, 8AM (Philippine Time). Headlining the prestigious awards show at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles are global sensation and Smart Prepaid ambassadors BTS, who are set to perform the television debut of their brand-new English-language single "Butter." Joining BTS in taking the stage are The Weeknd, DJ Khaled, H.E.R., Migos, twenty one pilots, and Duran Duran. International megastar Drake will...

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An Accident Leads to Finding Friends for Keeps in Comedy Film “Momshies! Ang Soul Mo’y Akin!”

As part of their fifth anniversary celebration, momshies Jolina Magdangal-Escueta, Melai Cantiveros, and Karla Estrada will come together for the first time on the big screen as they star in the movie, "Momshies Ang Soul Mo'y Akin!" which will be available outside the Philippines via ktx.ph, iWantTFC, TFC IPTV Video On Demand (VOD), and now also on Upstream starting May 28. In this family comedy film, Jolina, Melai, and Karla will give life to the characters of Karlene, Jolene, and Mylene, three women whose lives are about to change on the day they meet each other. Karlene is a rich businesswoman, Jolene is a popular influencer, and Mylene...

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B. Braun Philippines Supports Employees through Free Vaccination Program

The world was at a standstill back in 2020 due to the coronavirus disease and a lot of pharmaceutical companies worked round the clock to produce the most effective vaccines to fight COVID-19. At the start of the year 2021, after a thorough process of procuring the vaccines, the Philippines was set to roll out its vaccination program with the theme, "RESBAKUNA: Kasangga ng BIDA". B. Braun Philippines, one of the leading local multinational companies in the nation with almost 900 employees, has committed to be part of this program by vaccinating its employees for free. Because it is the organization's vision to protect and improve the health of...

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Ben & Ben, Bea Alonzo and Heart Evangelista Headline "PascualLove Live at 75!" Thanksgiving Concert on May 26

After embarking on its 75th-year campaign #PascualLove, Pascual Laboratories, Inc. or PascualLab highlights its celebration of over 7 decades of health and innovation in a night of nostalgia, music, and thanksgiving via “PascualLove Live at 75!” this May 26.“Care begins with family”On May 26, 2021, exactly 75 years since PascualLab was launched, one of the most trusted pharmaceutical companies will look back to where it all started and what is at the core of it all – family. Capturing this familial care in music and video is the launch of “Walang Kasing” which captures PascualLab’s legacy of love.The campaign #PascualLove, through the music...

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Pia Wurtzbach Named Brand Ambassador of 100% Natural Hand Soap DR.COCO

Miss Universe in 2015 Pia Wurtzbach was revealed as the brand endorser of DR.COCO Natural Hand Soap, a new nature-derived, locally-made hand soap set to be a game changer in the Philippines.Pia expressed pride in promoting DR.COCO Natural Hand Soap because according to her, it is “the first and only 100% natural hand soap in the Philippines clinically proven to kills 99.99% of bacteria and viruses including coronaviruses.” DR.COCO’s is derived from one of the healthiest natural products from the Philippines: the coconut.DR.COCO Natural Hand Soap is the first and only 100% natural hand soap in the Philippines clinically proven to kills 99.99%...

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Eula Valdez Fakes Miracle for the Camera

Faith healer Deborah (Eula Valdes) has resorted to spectacle and theatrics to prove she is the messenger of God by performing a fake miracle in the inspirational series “Huwag Kang Mangamba,” which airs weeknights on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, and TV5.While raising her hands in prayer, Deborah seemingly made rose petals rain down from the sky as unsuspecting devotees rejoiced in tears. Unbeknown to them, Deborah staged the act with Mayor Simon (Nonie Buencamino), who rented a machine to make the fake miracle happen.The spectacle went as smoothly as planned because journalist Eva (Mylene Dizon) arrived at the scene just in time to film it on camera.While...

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Tan Rocal and Eian Rances Star in New ABS-CBN "PILIkula: Pa-Mine, Pare"

A kiss disturbs the peaceful relationship of best friends Anton (Eian Rances) and Davey (Tan Roncal) in the new interactive movie from ABS-CBN TV Digital Group (TVDG), "PILIkula: Pa-Mine, Pare" this May 21.Tan Roncal and Eian Rances emerged as the top choices of viewers as ABS-CBN put the final casting of the lead stars to a vote on kumu and KTX.PH For two weeks, young male stars vied for the chance to get the roles via regular live streams on the app.Anton (Eian) and Davey (Tan) have been the best of friends since high school. Even if Anton lived a privileged life, he opted to be independent and build his own menswear and sell it online.Davey...

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"My Roommate Is a Gumiho" Premieres May 26 on iQiyi with Same Day, Same Time Simulcast in Korea

After the love between Jun Ji-hyun and the alien Kim Soo Hyun in My Love from the Star took Asia by the storm, the Korean legendary creature “Gumiho” (Nine-tailed fox) falls in love with a girl 977 years younger than him in iQiyi’s first K-drama series My Roommate Is a Gumiho! Adapted from 9.9 score popular Korean webtoon, the upcoming series features Jang Ki-yong that perfectly embodies the mythical character. After her appetite creates a big trouble, is marriage the only solution for Lee Hye-ri?My Roommate Is a Gumiho, an original K-drama series adapted from the 9.99 score popular Korean webtoon, stars Jang Ki-yong, who debuted in IU’s...

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SKY Fiber Subscribers Get Free 6-Month Access to AirConsole Hero

SKY and Swiss game developer, N-Dream lets SKY Fiber subscribers nationwide add gaming to their entertainment choices for the family as they are now entitled to six months of free premium subscription to AirConsole Hero starting May 18, 2021.“SKY has decided to join AirConsole on its mission to bring happiness into every household. SKY, being an innovative company in the Philippine market and relentlessly searching ways to improve their offerings in terms of entertainment, it made a lot of sense to us to work together to provide these games to all its subscribers,” Anthony Cliquot, Chief Operating Officer & Strategic Partnership Development...

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PayMaya Introduces PlayMaya to Level Up the Filipino Gaming Experience

Digital financial services leader PayMaya continues to empower the digital life of Filipinos as it launches PlayMaya, its newest trailblazing in-app service that will bring everyone's gaming experience to the next level through cashless convenience and exciting rewards.PlayMaya opens up a whole new world of gaming to millions of avid gamers nationwide. Customers get exclusive access to exciting deals and cashback rewards for in-game purchases and soon, to over 290 digital gaming products, free mini games to play, and curated content from their favorite gaming personalities, all within the PayMaya app.By simply tapping the new 'Play' button on...

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BGYO Captures the International Music Scene, Enters Billboard Next Big Sound Chart

Fast-rising P-Pop group and Star Music act BGYO has broken into the international music arena as it debuted on the second spot of the Next Big Sound chart of international music charting site Billboard.According to Billboard, the leading provider of online music analytics and insights that track hundreds of thousands of artists worldwide, the Next Big Sound chart tracks “the fastest accelerating artists during the past week, across all major social music sites, statistically predicted to achieve future success."Prior to landing on the Next Big Sound Chart, BGYO also debuted at number 2 on Next Big Sound's Pandora Predictions Chart, where artists...

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