Miss World Philippines 2021 Coronation Night to Stream Live on iWantTFC, KTX.PH, and TFC IPTV on July 25

Get a front row seat to the much-awaited Miss World Philippines 2021 coronation night as 45 hopefuls vie for the crown live this Saturday (July 25) at 6 PM (Manila time) on KTX.PH, iWantTFC, and TFC IPTV.

The pageant, which will be held at Okada Manila, will also select the winners for other coveted titles, namely Miss Supranational Philippines, Miss Eco Philippines, Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas, Miss Environment Philippines, Miss Eco Teen Philippines, and Miss Tourism Philippines.

Pageant fans in and out of the Philippines can watch each show for P99 or $US1.99 on iWantTFC and TFC IPTV. Tickets are also available on KTX.PH for P149 (both shows) and P99 (each show).

Competing in the pageant are Lea Macapagal, Rea Angelique Siozon, Joy Barcoma, Janelle Lewis, Pauline Robles, Shaila Rebortera, Donna Balaoro, Emmanuelle Vera, Ambriel Pascual, Michelle Arceo, Megan Campbell, Natasha Jung, Sade Nicha, Gwen Fourniol, Mika Leonardo, Anne de Mesa, Dannah Tempra, Tatyana Austria, Asha Gutierrez, Kyle Dorado, Kim Babao, Dindi Pajares, Shannen Manzano, Andrea Sulangi, Danica Dilla, Jo-Ann Flores, Trisha Martinez, Ruffa Nava, Ann Palmares, Julie Tarrayo, Riana Pangindian, Divina Villanueva, Angelica Famorcan, Maricollin Ramirez, Mary Guiral, Tracy Perez, Rachel Valera, Kathleen Paton, Kimberly Cimafranca, Dane Mayo, Samela Godin, Mara Ruiz, Ganiel Krishnan, Sherenade Gonzales, and Esel Ponce.

The Miss World winner will represent the Philippines in the prestigious 70th Miss World Competition, which is set to take place this December in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Viewers can book their tickets to witness the grand online event on July 25 at 6 PM on KTX.ph, iWantTFC, and TFC IPTV. For updates, follow @abscbnpr on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit abscbnpr.com.

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Puregold Channel’s "GVBOYS" Starring Jerome Ponce, Nikko Natividad and Dave Bornea Rakes 1M views on Facebook and YouTube

Because life can be overwhelming, we need every bit of fun we can get.

This is the heart and soul of the Puregold Channel. Its "shoppertainment" concept, which combines shopping and retail, brings fun and happiness to Filipinos households in these challenging times.

"GVBOYS: Pangmalakasang Good Vibes," which has eight episodes plus two special ones, is the Puregold Channel's first digital series. True to its title, the series is filled with good vibes and Puregold Channel subscribers and followers have enjoyed the first two episodes so much that combined views on the Facebook page and YouTube channel have already surpassed 500,000!

"GVBOYS: Pangmalakasang Good Vibes" stars three promising young actors - Jerome Ponce, Nikko Natividad and Dave Bornea - and comedians Wilma Doesn't and Elsa Droga. 

Playing Aling Pearly, who owns the boarding house that Daks, Zeus and Jawo (played by Bornea, Ponce and Natividad) are living in, is actress Carmi Martin, who was part of the successful "Chicks to Chicks" sitcom in the 1980s.

"GVBOYS: Pangmalakasang Good Vibes" was inspired by 1990s sitcoms, specifically "Palibhasa Lalaki," hence the boarding house concepts.

But beyond the inspiration from 1990s sitcoms, "GVBOYS: Pangmalakasang Good Vibes" has its own identity and brand of fun.

In Episode 1, which was aired on July 10, we were introduced to Jawo (Ponce) and Daks (Natividad) who are boarders in the house of the half-Korean Aling Pearly. Kathryn B (Elsa Droga) is Aling Pearly's half-brother.

We also meet Zeus, Aling Pearly's godson from the US, who also stays in the boarding house. There is s a bit of a ruckus when Jawo, Daks and Kathryn B suspect that Zeus is gay but that's soon settled, and they decide to be friends.

But all isn't well as they discover that Aling Pearly has borrowed some money with the boarding house as collateral and lended Loisa Soberano (played by Wilma Doesn't) wants her money or the house. In the second episode, which aired on July 17, Jawo, Daks and Zeus vow to help Aling Pearly in whatever way they can. With Kathryn's help, Jawo gets a job as a movie extra. He plays a zombie in the movie but because he's a narcoleptic, Jawo falls asleep while filming. Dax finds a job online but it apparently it leads somewhere unsavory. Zeus tries to sell his stuff online, but he ends up dancing before the highest bidders.

They also find out that Zeus' parents have hired and paid for the services of a House Angel to help him with house chores. The name of the House Angel is Avana and when she arrives, Jawo and Daks become infatuated with her.

Meanwhile, Loisa continues to hound Aling Pearly for payment and the boys think of making her fall in love with one of them.

In the end, it is Jawo who goes on a date with Loisa and it appears that he has fallen in love with her.

Catch the first two episodes of "GVBOYS: Pangmalakasang Good Vibes" for FREE on Puregold Channel’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/puregold.shopping/) and YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/PuregoldChannel).

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10 Tips on Saving for a Home from iQiyi’s "Monthly Magazine Home"

iQiyi’s Korean rom com “Monthly Magazine Home” gives you the easy…and extreme lessons on owning a home. The iQiyi Original and exclusive series follows the lives of a team of editors working in Monthly Magazine Home owned by a real estate developer named Yoo Ja-sung (played by Kim Ji Suk), who used to be an orphan and whose meticulous attitude towards time and money eventually made him a billionaire.

One of Monthly Magazine Home’s editor Na Young-won (Jung So-min) who recently lost her job, faces a new hurdle as the owner of the house she’s renting plans on transforming the whole place into a new development, forcing all tenants to vacate the place. With the help of a longtime friend, Young-won was able to land a new job under Monthly Magazine Home. To her surprise, she again meets the landowner who evicted her from her apartment as she learns that he is her current employer.

Meanwhile, Ja-sung soon realizes where he has met Young-won and things soon become unpredictably funny and confusing between the two of them and with the rest of the magazine team. Working for 10 years and still renting, Young-won has long dreamed of owning a home but can barely get through the years. Armed with a new job and reinvigorated with determination to own a home, Young-won soon finds herself subscribing to Ja-sung’s informative online channel on real estate. Despite Ja-sung’s extreme tips on saving to own a home, Young-won decided to change her spending habits to achieve her dream. 

Here are some of Young-won’s baby steps on saving for a home that’s worth looking into if you’re living on a limited budget (or even if not):

1. Skip buying that expensive morning coffee. Young-won’s daily morning coffee costs KRW 4,000. In her mind, Ja-sung nags her that in a week, it’s KRW 28,000 and KRW 1.46mil in a year, she eventually turns around and heads outside the café. 
2. Use your primary bank’s ATM to withdraw money. Ja-sung appears on the ATM’s monitor reminding Young-won that the machine charges a fee of KRW 1,200. Soon enough, Young-won is convinced and walks even further to her primary bank’s ATM. 
3. Dismiss the 50% off notifications from online shopping apps no matter how tempting it is. 
4. Skip on buying a new curtain even if the design is a little outdated. Young-won stopped herself from purchasing a new one in order to add to her savings. 
5. Join a community on home ownership, Ja-sung says it’s better to have like-minded companions on your journey on saving up for a home. 
6. Take that free kimchi that the host is offering for you to take home. 
7. Don’t be a pushover, learn to say no when colleagues are cheering on you to treat them for snacks or coffee. Ja-sung keeps appearing on Young-won’s phone screen to toughen her up. 
8. It helps to have a convenient-store buddy to split the cost on those 1+1 deals. 
9. Don’t easily throw that old hair tie and use creams or lotions sparingly. 
10. Create a KRW 10,000 per day spend calendar. This is one of the super frugal methods that Ja-sung suggested on spending only KRW 10,000 per day.

With Ja-sung’s saving tips, Young-won is constantly reminded on not wanting to be poor again and is motivated with the aspiration “Don’t be indebted to tomorrow’s me”.

Now streaming on iQiyi, “Monthly Magazine Home” also stars our favorite K-drama actors Jung Gun-joo, Choi Go, Chae Jung-An and Nam Sang-soon who give life to the series’ eclectic and vibrant characters.

Download the iQiyi app or log in to www.iQ.com for more amazing Asian shows.

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PascualLab Joins Health Guru Dr. Willie Ong to Share the Love via “MEDtalks with Doc Willie Ong” and Donations to Less Fortunate Sectors

After a memorable digital celebration #PascualLoveLiveat75, Pascual Laboratories, Inc., one of the trusted pharmaceutical companies in the Philippines, extends the celebrations to more Filipinos by joining hands with health guru Dr. Willie Ong.

True to its 75th anniversary campaign #PascualLove, the company found it fitting to partner with Dr. Willie Ong because of their shared passion for health and social responsibility. Dr. Ong or “Doc Willie” as he is more popularly known, is a cardiologist and a known philanthropist.

As part of the partnership, Dr. Ong will be mounting two “MEDtalks with Doc Willie Ong” to provide more health information. Dr. Ong who is an advocate of more affordable medicine for a wider public, shares his knowledge through his newspaper column, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and youtube @Doc Willie Ong

Through the tie-up, PascualLab will be donating vitamins and food supplements to Dr. Ong’s chosen donees. Dr. Ong is a philanthropist who has been donating medicines and beyond, to less fortunate members of society. Leveraging on what PascualLab has to offer in terms of health innovations, Dr. Ong has been sharing Poten-Cee adult and pedia products to community members in Southville III, Muntinlupa City; frontliners at San Lazaro Hospital; and residents at Baseco Compound in Tondo starting last year.

This July, officers of PascualLab will welcome Drs. Willie and Liza Ong to Balagtas, home of PascualLab’s manufacturing plant, to personally turn over Poten-Cee N.A., Poten-Cee Plus, and C-Lium Fibre Special Edition to the residents, children, and medical frontliners in the municipality through the Regional Health Unit.

The partnership is part of PascualLab’s CSR program SEED which stands for Sowing to Empower, Educate, and Develop. Driven by the company’s value of social responsibility, PascualLab’s CSR program hopes to plant the seeds of charity, fellowship, and volunteerism through initiatives in health, education, and the environment — all in the hope of helping transform Filipino communities for the better.

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Look: METRO Marks the "ASAP Kapamilya Forever Day" with a Special Photo Shoot

Metro, “ASAP Natin ’To,” and Star Magic collaborated on a special photo shoot, featuring almost 70 loyal Kapamilya stars as well as the longest-running Sunday noontime musical variety show’s hosts and regulars.

It’s been a year since a House of Representatives panel denied ABS-CBN’s franchise application, yet the company still receives overwhelming support from many fans across the world. Despite the challenges, Kapamilya stars also remain loyal to ABS-CBN as they hope for the day the company makes its way back to television.

Last July 10, #IbalikAngABSCBN went viral in different social media platforms as this date marks the first anniversary of the company’s shutdown. A day after, “ASAP Natin ’To” held a “Kapamilya Forever Day” and staged live performances of their biggest and brightest stars—from the young and rising artists to the veterans. They dazzled onstage while they poured their hearts out to show their support to the network that they also consider as their second home.

To express their gratitude for ABS-CBN, a number of artists spoke up about their genuine love for the company. Metro.Style asked them what their fondest memories as a Kapamilya are as well as what it truly means to them to be a Kapamilya. The feature is divided into two parts: Part 1 and Part 2.

Those who are part of the Metro x ASAP special feature include Gary Valenciano, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Ogie Alcasid, Karla Estrada, Jolina Magdangal-Escueta, Melai Cantiveros, Jake Cuenca, Dimples Romana, Iza Calzado, Erich Gonzales, Janella Salvador, Daniel Padilla, Joshua Garcia, Maymay Entrata, Vivoree Esclito, Inigo Pascual, Enchong Dee, Robi Domingo, Sue Ramirez, Charlie Dizon, Maris Racal, Ronnie Alonte, Jameson Blake, Jed Madela, Erik Santos, Jason Dy, Nyoy Volante, AC Bonifacio, Darren Espanto, Lucas Garcia, Matty Juniosa, Enzo Almario, BINI (Jhoanna, Mikha, Stacey, Colet, Gwen, Maloi, Aiah, and Sheena), Zephanie Dimaranan, Elha Nympha, Janine Berdin, Sheena Belarmino, Jane Oineza, RK Bagatsing, Heaven Peralejo, Kaori Oinuma, Rhys Miguel, Criza Taa, Joao Constancia, Jeremiah Lisbo, JC Alcantara, Aljon Mendoza, Karina Bautista, Daniela Stranner, Sam Cruz, Diego Gutierrez, Angela Ken, KD Estrada, Anji Salvacion, Donny Pangilinan, Belle Mariano, Kyle Echarri, Francine Diaz, Seth Fedelin, and Andrea Brillantes.

The team that made this photo shoot possible includes photographer Rxandy Capinpin, creative director/set designer Chookie Cruz, Metro editor-in-chief Geolette Esguerra, Metro.Style People section editor Grace Libero-Cruz, Metro.Style editorial assistant Cara Tirona, writer Eli Montoro, with special thanks to “ASAP Natin ‘To” team (Lui Andrada, Apple Segubience, and Jasmin Pallera), ABS-CBN Corp Comm (Kane Choa, Myan Marucut, Jesselee Tintiangko, and Aaron Domingo), and Star Magic (Thess Gubi and Lauren Dyogi).

For more exclusive articles, visit Metro.Style and @metrodotstyle on IG and Twitter, and /metrodotstyle on Facebook.

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Kapuso Stars Nominated at the 34th PMPC Star Awards

The Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) has released the official list of nominees for the upcoming 34th PMPC Star Awards.

Among the Kapuso stars who are nominated are Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes, Asia's Multimedia Star Alden Richards, and Ultimate Survivor Jennylyn Mercado.

Several Kapuso shows are also nominated inlcuding Love of My Life, One of the Baes, and The Gift for Best Primetime TV Series.

GMA-7 is also nominated in the Best TV Station category.

Read the full list of nominees below:

BEST TV STATION

ABS-CBN 2

CNN PHILIPPINES

GMA 7

GMA NEWS TV

IBC 13

NET 25

PTV 4

TV 5

UNTV 37

BEST PRIMETIME TV SERIES

FPJ's Ang Probinsyano (ABS-CBN 2)

Love of My Life (GMA 7)

One of the Baes (GMA 7)

Pamilya Ko (ABS-CBN 2)

Starla (ABS-CBN 2)

The Gift (GMA 7)

The Killer Bride (ABS-CBN 2)

BEST DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES

Bilangin Ang Bituin Sa Langit (GMA 7)

Dahil Sa Pag - ibig (GMA 7)

Hanggang Sa Dulo Ng Buhay Ko (GMA 7)

Madrasta (GMA 7)

Magkaagaw (GMA 7)

Prima Donnas (GMA 7)

Sandugo (ABS-CBN 2)

BEST DRAMA ACTRESS

Coney Reyes (Love of My Life/GMA 7)

Jennylyn Mercado (Descendants of the Sun/ GMA 7)

Judy Ann Santos (Starla/ ABS CBN 2)

Maja Salvador (The Killer Bride/ ABS CBN 2)

Nora Aunor (Bilangin Ang Bituin Sa Langit/ GMA 7)

Sunshine Dizon (Magkaagaw/GMA 7)

Sylvia Sanchez (Pamilya Ko/ ABS CBN 2)

BEST DRAMA ACTOR

Alden Richards (The Gift/GMA 7)

Coco Martin (FPJ's Ang Probinsyano/ABS-CBN 2)

Dingdong Dantes (Descendants of the Sun/ GMA 7)

Jeric Gonzales (Magkaagaw/GMA 7)

JM de Guzman (Pamilya Ko/ABS-CBN 2)

Joey Marquez (Pamilya Ko/ABS-CBN 2)

Joshua Garcia (The Killer Bride/ABS-CBN 2)

BEST DRAMA SUPPORTING ACTRESS

Aiko Melendez (Prima Donnas/GMA 7)

Angel Aquino (FPJ's Ang Probinsyano/ABS-CBN 2)

Cherry Pie Picache (Sandugo/ABS-CBN 2)

Irma Adlawan (Pamilya Ko/ABS-CBN 2)

Isabel Rivas (Bilangin Ang Bituin Sa Langit/GMA 7)

Lorna Tolentino (FPJ's Ang Probinsyano/ABS-CBN 2)

Vina Morales (Sandugo/ABS-CBN 2)

BEST DRAMA SUPPORTING ACTOR

Gabby Eigenmann (Bilangin Ang Bituin Sa Langit/GMA 7)

Gardo Versoza (Sandugo/ABS-CBN 2)

Jaime Fabregas (FPJ's Ang Probinsyano/ABS-CBN 2)

Joel Torre (Starla/ABS-CBN 2)

Michael de Mesa (FPJ's Ang Probinsyano/ABS-CBN 2)

Roderick Paulate (One of the Baes/GMA 7)

Rocco Nacino (Descendants of the Sun/GMA 7)

BEST CHILD PERFORMER

Charles Jacob Briz (The Gift/GMA 7)

Enzo Pelojero (Starla/ABS-CBN)

Euwenn Mikael Aleta (Hanggang Sa Dulo Ng Buhay Ko/GMA 7)

Jana Agoncillo (Starla/ABS-CBN)

Kenken Nuyad (Parasite Island/ABS-CBN 2)

Raikko Mateo (Pamilya Ko/ABS-CBN)

Yuan Francisco (The Better Woman/GMA 7)

BEST NEW MALE TV PERSONALITY

Abdul Raman (All-Out Sundays/GMA 7)

Allen Ansay (Buhay Kapalit ng Alak/Magpakailanman/GMA 7)

Dan Delgado (It's Showtime/ABS-CBN 2)

Jerick Dolormente (All-Out Sundays/GMA 7)

Jin Macapagal (It's Showtime/ABS-CBN 2)

Joaquin Domagoso (All-Out Sundays/GMA 7)

Kim de Leon (All-Out Sundays/GMA 7)

Radson Flores (All-Out Sundays/GMA 7)

Ron Macapagal (It's Showtime/ABS-CBN 2)

Wize Estabillo (It's Showtime/ABS-CBN 2)

BEST NEW FEMALE TV PERSONALITY

Angela Alarcon (Beautiful Justice/GMA 7)

Chantal Videla (Starla/ABS-CBN 2)

Faye Lorenzo (Bubble Gang/ GMA 7)

Gillian Vicencio (Colored Pens/MMK/ ABS-CBN 2)

Kaori Oinuma (Mata/MMK/ABS-CBN 2)

Rere Madrid (Tanging Ina Ng Lahat: The Amelia Calma Story/

Magpakailanman/ GMA 7)

Shayne Sava (All-Out Sundays/ GMA 7)

Thea Astley (All-Out Sundays/GMA 7)

BEST SINGLE PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS

Alessandra de Rossi (Sisters At War/Tadhana/GMA 7)

Glaiza de Castro ( Sino Ang Baliw/Magpakailanman/ GMA 7)

Jane de Leon ( Medal/MMK/ ABS-CBN 2)

Janice de Belen ( Mata/MMK/ ABS-CBN 2)

Jasmine Curtis ( Sex Slave/Tadhana/ GMA 7)

Julia Barretto ( Colored Pens/MMK/ ABS-CBN 2)

Sunshine Dizon (Magkano Ang Forever/Tadhana/ GMA 7)

BEST SINGLE PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR

Cris Villanueva (Ilog/Maalaala Mo Kaya/ ABS-CBN 2 )

Dennis Trillo ( OFW Most Wanted/Magpakailanman/ GMA 7)

Joshua Garcia (Tren/MMK/ABS-CBN 2)

Ogie Alcasid (Flyers/MMK/ ABS-CBN 2)

Ruru Madrid (Adik Sayo/Magpakailanman/ GMA 7)

Seth Fedelin ( Ilog/Maalaala Mo Kaya/ ABS-CBN 2)

Sid Lucero (Mural/Maalaala Mo Kaya/ ABS-CBN 2)

BEST PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAM

Healing Galing (TV 5)

Imbestigador (GMA 7)

Mission Possible (ABS-CBN 2)

My Puhunan (ABS-CBN 2)

Salamat Dok (ABS-CBN 2)

SOCO (ABS-CBN 2)

Wish Ko Lang (GMA 7)

BEST PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAM HOST

Alvin Elchico and Bernadette Sembrano (Salamat Dok/ABS-CBN 2)

Edinell Calvario (Healing Galing/TV 5)

Gus Abelgas (SOCO/ABS-CBN 2)

Julius Babao (Mission Possible/ABS-CBN 2)

Karen Davila (My Puhunan/ABS-CBN 2)

Mike Enriquez (Imbestigador/GMA 7)

Vicky Morales (Wish Ko Lang/GMA 7)

BEST COMEDY SHOW

Banana Sundae (ABS-CBN 2)

Daddy's Gurl (GMA 7)

Home Sweetie Home: Extra Sweet (ABS-CBN 2

Pepito Manaloto (GMA 7)

BEST COMEDY ACTOR

Bayani Agbayani (Home Sweetie Home: Extra Sweet/ABS-CBN 2)

Jayson Gainza (Banana Sundae/ABS-CBN 2)

Luis Manzano (Home Sweetie Home:Extra Sweet/ABS-CBN 2)

Michael V. (Bubble Gang/ GMA 7)

Pooh (Banana Sundae/ABS-CBN 2)

Vic Sotto (Daddy's Gurl/GMA 7)

Vhong Navarro (Home Sweetie Home:Extra Sweet/ABS-CBN 2)

BEST COMEDY ACTRESS

Angelica Panganiban (Banana Sundae/ABS-CBN 2)

Alex Gonzaga (Home Sweetie Home:Extra Sweet/ABS-CBN 2)

Maine Mendoza (Daddy's Gurl/GMA 7)

Manilyn Reynes (Pepito Manaloto/GMA 7)

Nova Villa (Pepito Manaloto/GMA 7)

Pokwang (Banana Sundae/ABS-CBN 2)

Toni Gonzaga (Home Sweetie Home: Extra Sweet/ABS-CBN 2)

BEST DRAMA ANTHOLOGY

Dear Uge (GMA 7)

Ipaglaban Mo (ABS-CBN 2)

Karelasyon (GMA 7)

Magpakailanman (GMA 7)

Maynila (GMA 7)

Tadhana (GMA 7)

Wagas (GMA News TV)

BEST MUSICAL VARIETY SHOW

Letters and Music (Net 25)

SMAC Pinoy Ito (IBC 13)

Young Once Upon A Time (NET 25)

BEST VARIETY SHOW

All-Out Sundays (GMA 7)

Ask TV (IBC 13)

It's Showtime (ABS-CBN 2)

Sunday Pinasaya (GMA 7)

The Boobay and Tekla Show (GMA 7)

Wowowin (GMA 7)

BEST FEMALE TV HOST

Amy Perez (It's Showtime/ABS-CBN 2)

Anne Curtis (It's Showtime/ABS-CBN 2)

Karylle (It's Showtime/ ABS-CBN 2)

Maine Mendoza (Eat Bulaga/ GMA 7)

Pia Guanio (Eat Bulaga/GMA 7)

Regine Velasquez (ASAP Natin 'To/ABS-CBN 2)

Sarah Geronimo (ASAP Natin 'To/ABS-CBN 2)

BEST MALE TV HOST

Alden Richards (Eat Bulaga/ GMA 7)

Gary Valenciano (ASAP Natin 'To/ABS-CBN 2)

Luis Manzano (ASAP Natin 'To/ABS-CBN 2)

Martin Nievera (ASAP Natin 'To/ABS-CBN 2)

Ogie Alcasid (ASAP Natin 'To/ABS-CBN 2)

Paolo Ballesteros (Eat Bulaga/ GMA 7)

Vice Ganda (It's Showtime/ABS-CBN 2)

Vic Sotto (Eat Bulaga/GMA 7)

BEST EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

Aha (GMA 7 )

Born To Be Wild (GMA 7)

Idol Sa Kusina (GMA 7)

Matanglawin (ABS-CBN 2)

Med Talk (CNN Philippines)

Pinas Sarap (GMA News TV)

Sports U (ABS CBN 2)

BEST EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM HOST

Boy Logro and Chynna Ortaleza (Idol Sa Kusina/GMA 7)

Drew Arellano (Aha/GMA 7)

Dyan Castillejo (Sports U/ABS-CBN 2)

Dingdong Dantes (Amazing Earth/GMA 7)

Dr. Ferdie Recio and Dr. Nielsen Donato (Born To Be Wild/GMA 7)

Kara David (Pinas Sarap/ GMA News TV)

Kim Atienza (Matanglawin/ABS-CBN 2)

BEST CELEBRITY TALK SHOW

Gandang Gabi Vice (ABS-CBN 2)

Magandang Buhay (ABS-CBN 2)

Mars Pa More (GMA 7)

Moments (NET 25)

Profile (CNN Philippines)

Sarap 'Di Ba? (GMA 7)

Tonight With Boy Abunda (ABS-CBN 2)

BEST CELEBRITY TALK SHOW HOST

Boy Abunda (Tonight With Boy Abunda/ABS-CBN)

Camille Prats, Iya Villania (Mars Pa More/ GMA )

Carmina Villarroel, Cassy Legaspi, Mavy Legaspi (Sarap 'Di Ba?/ GMA 7)

Gladys Reyes (Moments/NET 25)

Jolina Magdangal, Karla Estrada and Melai Cantiveros (Magandang

Buhay/ABS-CBN 2)

Mitzi Borromeo (Profile/CNN Philippines)

Vice Ganda (Gandang Gabi Vice/ABS-CBN 2)

BEST DOCUMENTARY PROGRAM

No Filter (ABS-CBN 2 )

Brigada (GMA News TV)

CNN Philippines Presents (CNN Philippines)

I -Witness (GMA 7)

Local Legends (ABS-CBN 2)

Reporter's Notebook (GMA 7)

The Atom Araullo Special (GMA 7)

BEST DOCUMENTARY PROGRAM HOST

Abner Mercado (#No Filter/ABS CBN 2)

Atom Araullo (The Atom Araullo Special/GMA 7)

Kara David (Brigada/GMA News TV)

Maki Pulido,Jun Veneracion (Reporter's Notebook/GMA 7)

Pinky Webb (CNN Philippines Presents/CNN Philippines)

Raffy Tima, Howie Severino, Atom Araullo, Kara David, Sandra

Aguinaldo (I-Witness/GMA 7)

BEST HORROR/FANTASY PROGRAM

Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko (GMA 7)

Parasite Island (ABS-CBN 2)

The Haunted ( ABS-CBN 2)

BEST MAGAZINE SHOW

Ang Pinaka (GMA News TV)

Byaheng Langit/Kasangga Mo Ang Langit (PTV 4)

Good News Kasama Si Vicky Morales (GMA News TV)

I Juander (GMA News TV)

Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA 7)

Rated K (ABS-CBN 2)

BEST MAGAZINE SHOW HOST

Jessica Soho (Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho/GMA 7)

Korina Sanchez-Roxas (Rated K/ABS-CBN 2)

Rey Langit & JR Langit (Biyaheng Langit/Kasangga Mo Ang Langit/

PTV 4)

Rovilson Fernandez (Ang Pinaka/GMA News TV)

Susan Enriquez and Cesar Apolinario (I Juander/GMA News TV)

Vicky Morales,Bea Binene,Love Anover,Maey Bautista, Jay Arcilla

(Good News Kasama Si Vicky Morales/GMA News TV)

BEST NEWS PROGRAM

24 Oras (GMA 7)

Aksyon (TV 5)

Bandila (ABS-CBN 2 )

Balitaan (CNN Philippines)

Balitanghali (GMA News TV)

Saksi (GMA 7)

State Of The Nation (GMA News TV)

TV Patrol (ABS-CBN 2)

BEST MALE NEWSCASTER

Alvin Elchico (TV Patrol Weekend/ABS-CBN 2)

Arnold Clavio (Saksi/GMA 7)

Julius Babao (Bandila/ABS CBN 2)

Mike Enriquez (24 Oras/GMA 7)

Noli De Castro (TV Patrol/ABS CBN 2)

Raffy Tima (Balitanghali/ GMA News TV)

Ted Failon (TV Patrol/ABS-CBN 2)

BEST FEMALE NEWSCASTER

Bernadette Sembrano (TV Patrol/ABS-CBN 2)

Jessica Soho (State Of The NatIon/ GMA News TV)

Karen Davila (Bandila/ ABS-CBN 2)

Luchi Cruz Valdes (Aksyon/ TV 5)

Mel Tiangco (24 Oras/GMA 7)

Pinky Webb (Balitaan/CNN Philippines)

Vicky Morales (24 Oras/GMA 7)

BEST MORNING SHOW

Bagong Pilipinas (PTV 4)

Good Morning Kuya (UNTV 37)

Pambansang Almusal (NET 25)

Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN 2)

Unang Hirit (GMA 7)

BEST MORNING SHOW HOST

Arnold Clavio, Connie Sison, Susan Enriquez, Nathaniel Cruz, Lyn Ching- Pascual, Suzie Entrata- Abrera, Ivan Mayrina, Lhar Santiago, Mariz Umali, Love Anover (Unang Hirit/ GMA 7)

Anthony Taberna, Jorge Cariño,Gretchen Ho, Amy Perez, Winnie Cordero, Ariella Arida, Jeff Canoy, Kori Quintos, Tina Marasigan, Bryan Termulo and Ariel Ureta (Umagang Kay Ganda/ABS-CBN 2)

Daniel Razon, Angela Lagunzad, Angelo 'Diego' Castro III, Rheena Villamor, Barba-Cabodil-De Vera, Dr. Joseph Lee and Dr. Bong Santiago (Good Morning Kuya/UNTV 37)

Dianne Medina, Alfonso “Fifi” delos Santos, Diane, Querrer, Jules Guiang, Karla Paderna, and Chichi Atienza Valdepenas (Bagong Pilipinas/ PTV 4)

Earlo Bringas, Phoebe Publico, Kristel Fesalbon, Genesis Gomez, Wej Cudiamat (Pambansang Almusal/NET 25)

BEST PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM

Bawal Ang Pasaway Kay Mareng Winnie (GMA News TV)

CNN' Sports Desk (CNN Phil.)

Get It Straight With Daniel Razon (UNTV 37)

On The Record (CNN Philippines)

Sa Ganang Mamamayan (Net 25)

The Bottomline (ABS-CBN 2)

The Source (CNN Philippines)

BEST PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM HOST

Andrei Felix (CNN' s Sport's Desk/ CNN Phils.)

Boy Abunda (The Bottomline/ABS-CBN 2)

Daniel Razon (Get It Straight With Daniel Razon/UN TV 37)

Pinky Webb (The Source/CNN Philippines)

Rodante Marcoleta and Gen Subardiaga (Sa Ganang Mamamayan/Net 25)

Ruth Cabal (On The Record/CNN Philippines)

Winnie Monsod (Bawal Ang Pasaway Kay Mareng Winnie/GMA News TV)

BEST TRAVEL SHOW

Biyahe Ni Drew (GMA News TV)

Cooltura ( IBC 13)

G Diaries (ABS-CBN 2

BEST TRAVEL SHOW HOST

Drew Arellano (Biyahe Ni Drew/Gma News TV)

Enny Lopez (G Diaries/ABS-CBN 2)

Kevin Lapena, Kris Tiffany Janson (Cooltora/ IBC 13)

BEST LIFESTYLE SHOW

Glow Up (GMA News TV)

Loving What You Do (GMA News TV)

Pop Talk ( GMA News TV)

Taste Buddies (GMA News TV)

BEST LIFESTYLE SHOW HOST

Dianne Medina (Loving What You Do/GMA News TV)

Solenn Heussaff and Gil Cuerva (Taste Buddies/GMA News TV)

Tonipet Gaba(Pop Talk/ GMA News TV)

Winwyn Marquez, Thia Thomalla and Michelle Dee (Glow Up/GMA News TV)

BEST TALENT SEARCH PROGRAM

ASOP (UNTV 37)

The Clash (GMA 7)

BEST TALENT SEARCH PROGRAM HOST

Julie Anne San Jose, Rayver Cruz (The Clash/GMA 7)

Luis Manzano (I Can See Your Voice /ABS-CBN 2)

Toni Rose Gayda and Richard Reynoso (ASOP/UNTV 37)

BEST CHILDREN SHOW

Anong Say Nyo? (Net 25)

Kid Kwento (Net 25)

KNC Show (UNTV 37)

Talents Academy (IBC 13)

BEST CHILDREN SHOW HOST

Anastacia Paronda, Candice Ayesha Paronda,Madisen Go, Gracelle, Joace Jimenez, Sedrick Ganolon (Talents Academy/IBC 13)

Christian Daniel Isip, Christian Luke Alarcon, Eric Cabobos,Lexter Manalanzan, Marcos Joaquin Paler, Bency Braine Vallo, David Soriano, Leane Manalanzan, Liana Rose Manalanzan, Percida Capulong, Kimberly Enriquez, and Angelica Tejana (KNC Show/UNTV 37)

Dj Albert (Anong Say Nyo?/ Net 25)

Sally Lopez (Kid Kwento/ Net 25)

ADING FERNANDO LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Mr. Boy Abunda

EXCELLENCE IN BROADCASTING AWARD

Ms. Korina Sanchez - Roxas

GERMAN MORENO POWER TANDEM OF THE YEAR

Seth Fedelin and Andrea Brillantes (SETHDREA )

(Kadenang Ginto/ ABS-CBN 2)

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Belle Mariano Torn Between Donny Pangilinan and Jeremiah Lisbo

Max (Belle Mariano) is caught between her past and her present as her ex-boyfriend RJ (Jeremiah Lisbo) suddenly returned to her life just when she is beginning to fall in love with Deib (Donny Pangilinan) in the last two episodes of the hit series “He’s Into Her” on iWantTFC.

Deib finally confessed to Max that he likes her and intends to be her boyfriend. But their blossoming relationship might have to take a backseat with the return of RJ, who also happens to be the team captain of Deib’s rival basketball school.

RJ has returned into Max’s life to rekindle their friendship after ghosting her and breaking her heart. Although Max gave him the cold shoulder at first, she ultimately accepted his apology after learning of his harsh and lonely experience in the United States.

Deib, on the other hand, is unaware that Max has resolved her issues with RJ and that they are back to being friends. RJ, however, is not the only threat to Max and Deib’s blossoming romance, since Deib’s ex-girlfriend Kimeniah (Dalia Verde) has also returned to break them apart.

How will Deib react when he finds out that Max has rekindled her friendship with RJ?

Be the first to watch episodes of “He’s Into Her” on the iWantTFC app (iOs and Android) and on iwanttfc.com every Friday at 8:30 PM. The series also airs every Sunday at 8:30 PM on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, and Kapamilya Online Live on ABS-CBN Entertainment’s YouTube channel and Facebook page.

Enjoy watching iWantTFC on a bigger screen through select devices on VEWD, ROKU streaming devices, Android TV, select Samsung Smart TV models, Telstra TV for global users, and VIDAA for select countries. iWantTFC is also available via Chromecast and Airplay. For the complete list of compatible devices, sign in instructions, and account activation, visit https://iwanttfc.com/help#tfc-on-smart-tv.

For updates, like www.facebook.com/iWantTFC and follow @iwanttfc on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to www.youtube.com/iWantTFC. 

For inquiries and concerns about the service, users can also send a message on iWantTFC’s Facebook page or e-mail support@iwanttfc.com.

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Pia Wurtzbach, Anne Curtis, and Aga Muhlach Share Why the Chickenjoy is the Pride and Joy of the Philippines

Filipinos are well known and loved around the world. That much can’t be denied, as our culture and race have made a lot of notable contributions to the international scene. Whether it’s unbeatable creative talent, inventions that help shape our lives, or simply the tireless workforce that helps keep everything going, Filipinos have long been the source of wonderful things.

But out of all the contributions the Philippines has given the world, there’s nothing quite like Jollibee Chickenjoy. The best-tasting crispylicious, juicylicious fried chicken has become an iconic taste that brings so much joy to so many people not just at home, but all around the globe.

Jollibee’s new TV commercial highlights why Chickenjoy is becoming a world-class food icon. This new ad features three iconic Filipino household names - Pia Wurtzbach, Anne Curtis, and Aga Muhlach - each representing an aspect of Chickenjoy that makes it the pride of the Philippines.

Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach represents the Joy of Filipino Pride, as Chickenjoy as a Philippine product is well-loved by both Filipinos and foreigners alike. Foreigners love it for its highly sought-after experience, while Filipinos abroad always look for it because it gives them a much-needed taste of home.

“When I’m abroad, I always try to look for a Jollibee store so I can have Chickenjoy that reminds me of home no matter where I am. As a Filipino, I’m proud that many people around the world love Chickenjoy as much as we do,” said Pia.

Top star Anne Curtis represents the Joy of Famous Taste, as the crispylicious and juicylicious taste of Jollibee’s iconic fried chicken brings joy to everyone, everywhere. Anne Curtis is the perfect fit to represent the Chickenjoy’s famous taste, as the multi-talented actress - who’s won fame and recognition both locally and internationally - comes full circle as her own career began after she was serendipitously discovered eating and enjoying Chickenjoy at a Jollibee store as a balikbayan.

Anne’s enjoyment of the Chickenjoy is a testament to its world-famous, absolutely unique, and truly delicious taste, which is also why Jollibee is referred to as the “Home of the Famous Chickenjoy” outside the Philippines.

“I’ve had many different fried chicken, but there’s really nothing that compares to the crispylicious and juicylicious Chickenjoy. I’m proud that a lot of people both in the Philippines and abroad agree that it’s undeniably great-tasting fried chicken,” said Anne.

Lastly, Philippine showbiz legend Aga Muhlach represents the Joy of Family Through the Years, as Chickenjoy has also played a huge part in bringing families together over the many decades. Chickenjoy serves as a great family bonding meal, allowing everyone to become closer over the best-tasting fried chicken.

“I know first-hand the ability of Chickenjoy to bring families together, as my own family loves to bond over a bucket of Chickenjoy. I’m proud that it brings people closer together across the world,” said Aga.

“There’s no mistaking the global impact of Chickenjoy, and we’re truly proud that we are able to create a homegrown product that the world can fall in love with. Our three ambassadors truly represent the best aspects of the Chickenjoy, and we are happy to tell the Chickenjoy’s story through them,” said Cathleen D. Capati, Jollibee Marketing - AVP for Bestsellers.

You can watch the new Chickenjoy commercial with Pia, Anne, and Aga here:

 

Your favorite best-tasting Jollibee Chickenjoy is available at your nearest Jollibee store! 

Have it safely delivered to you via the Jollibee Delivery App, JollibeeDelivery.com, #87000, GrabFood, foodpanda, and LalaFood! It’s also available in Drive-Thru and Take Out.

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Maine Mendoza Reveals a Smarter Way to Pay Using 'GigaPay with PayMaya' Feature

Before her showbiz career took off six years ago this month, Maine Mendoza secretly desired to be an actress and just used the video-sharing app Dubsmash as her outlet.

Her entertaining clips lip-synching iconic movie scenes went viral and landed her an audition for the noontime variety show Eat Bulaga, in which she clinched her life-changing role as ‘Yaya Dub.’ The rest, as they say, is history.

“My story attests to the importance of pursuing and sharing your passions online. I realized that you really need to put yourself out there because it’s the easiest way to be found by people who share your passion, appreciate what you can offer, or can lead you to an opportunity or path you’ve been searching for,” said Maine, who has since assumed many roles and dabbled into being a host, singer, author, and entrepreneur, among other things.

Maine’s latest role however is being the face of GigaPay, an innovative collaboration between Smart and PayMaya for seamless payments on the GigaLife App. GigaPay with PayMaya makes it so much simpler and easier for subscribers of Smart Prepaid, Smart Postpaid, Smart Bro, Prepaid Home WiFi, and TNT to buy load and subscribe to promos so they can stay connected online anytime and anywhere.

"We've all run out of data while doing something important, and we know it's such a big hassle. GigaPay addresses that so nothing gets in the way of your passions," said the 26-year old actress who constantly reaches out to her fans on social media.

“There are more platforms today than when I started six years ago, which means there are more ways to discover what you’re good at, try different hobbies, and improve your craft online. You just need to be connected all the time - and you can now rely on the GigaLife App for that,” she said.

Smarter Way to Pay

During the launch of GigaPay with PayMaya, Smart SVP and Head of Consumer Wireless Business Jane J. Basas explained why Maine is the perfect endorser for the new GigaLife App service: “Maine has really come a long way. She has inspired many content creators with her journey, and we know that she can urge more Filipinos to harness the power of the Internet and social media when it comes to pursuing their dreams.”

“Smart’s value brand TNT was one of my first endorsements when I started in 2015. It was such a big deal for me to get the trust of the biggest telco brand in the country at that time. Now, I’m so happy to be back to promote a smarter way to pay and proudly say, ‘Simple, Smart Ako,’ Maine said.

Download the GigaLife App now

To stay connected online using GigaPay with PayMaya, subscribers must first download or update the GigaLife App on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Upon logging in to the app, simply tap the GigaPay icon to link your existing PayMaya account as your payment source. If you still don't have a PayMaya account, you may easily create a new one and just link to GigaPay without having to leave the GigaLife App.

Once GigaPay has been activated, adding load and buying promo on the GigaLife App can be as easy as clicking your preferred promo, and swiping across your screen to confirm your purchase. You also earn GigaPoints, which you can exchange for data rewards and exclusive perks when using this feature.

Download the GigaLife App now and always stay connected powered by Smart, the country’s fastest mobile data network as reported by third-party analytics firms like Ookla and Opensignal. Know more about GigaPay at https://smart.com.ph/Pages/gigapay and by following Smart’s official accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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Get Brighter and Clearer Skin with Hada Labo Premium Whitening Range

Skin care shouldn't be complicated. Make it Perfect x Simple with Hada Labo, which uses only the finest, purest, and highly effective ingredients that are beneficial to the skin and has no alcohol, no mineral oil, no colorants, and no fragrances.

Hada Labo first came to the Philippines in 2019 with its Hydrating range. Hada Labo Hydrating Lotion has been the No. 1 facial lotion in Japan for 13 consecutive years and Filipino beauty enthusiasts were only too happy that it was finally here. Regular use of this lotion will result in softer and moisturized skin with a dewy look.

This year, Hada Labo introduced its Premium Whitening Range in the Philippines. The flagship product of the range is the Premium Whitening Lotion. It has two different types of Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamins C and E and also Tranexamic Acid, which addresses dark spots, rebalances skin tone and restores skin radiance. This ingredient also has an anti- inflammatory effect and prevents rough skin. Use this after cleansing. Dispense a few drops of the lotion into your palm, rub between your hands to warm and then, gently pat onto your face and neck until thoroughly absorbed.

The Premium Whitening Face Wash has four types of Hyaluronic Acid to cleanse, brighten, and lock-in moisture. The combination of ingredients purifies the skin and form a protective layer on the skin's surface.

The Premium Whitening Trial Set includes the Premium Whitening Face Wash, Lotion and Moisturizing Cream for a complete brightening skincare routine. The set contains Premium Whitening Wash 12g, Premium Whitening Lotion 30ml and Premium Whitening Cream 14g. Get the trial set and see results after a month's use.

Get 40% off on the Hydrating Trial Set during the Watsons Online Flash Sale on July 31 - August 1 and during the Watsons Payday Sale (online and offline) on July 28-31.

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JC Alcantara Releases Debut Solo Single "Please Na Miss Kita" About Yearning for a Special Someone

Breakout actor JC Alcantara has also taken the plunge into recording with his debut solo single “Please Na Miss Kita,” released under ABS-CBN’s Star Pop label.

A song inducing warmness through its acoustic pop sound and JC’s soft vocals, “Please Na Miss Kita” talks about one’s strong desire to reunite with a loved one after a long time of being separated.

Fellow Star Pop artist and former “PBB Otso” housemate Jem Macatuno wrote and composed the song, with arrangement by Tommy Katigbak, and production by Star Pop label head Rox Santos.

A RISE artist, JC also recently inked a contract as a Star Magic talent. In May, he showed off his acting chops with his portrayal of “Tawag ng Tanghalan” season 4 champion JM Yosures in “MMK.”

Before he rose to fame as "Hello Stranger's" Mico, JC starred in a fast food chain commercial in 2016, which led to more acting opportunities for him including his role as Bogs in ABS-CBN teleserye "Halik" in 2018.

Quench your longing for someone by listening to JC’s “Please Na Miss Kita,” out now on various digital music streaming platforms. For more details, follow Star Pop on Facebook (www.facebook.com/starpopph) and on Twitter and Instagram (@starpopph).

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TBA Studios' Seductive Adult Drama “Show Me What You Got” Airs July 30

TBA Studios is releasing the seductive adult drama “Show Me What You Got” on July 30 and it will be available on all major streaming platforms in the country.

Helmed by Svetlana Cvetko, “Show Me What You Got” revolves around the intriguing romance between three attractive, free-spirited twentysomethings in Los Angeles - a grieving coffee shop waitress Christine (Cristina Rambaldi), a struggling actor and semi-professional fighter Nassim (Neyssan Falahi), and Marcello (Mattia Minasi), a man living in the shadow of his father, an Italian soap opera star.

The three form a wholehearted ménage à trois, finding joy together by joining political protests, making art, and falling deeper into their unconventional love, until one must return to Italy. Their experience there threatens the delicate balance of their relationship

“Show Me What You Got” holds an admirable 80% Fresh rating across all critical reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. AIPT reviewer Nathaniel Muir said it is “a beautiful-looking movie that is reminiscent of the French New Wave.”

“Known for her luscious and exquisite cinematography, Cvetko presents a captivating and well-acted story with great style for a film about contemporary love and life awakening, which includes LA anti-establishment undertones and unfocused careers,” Film Threat’s Sabina Dana Plasse wrote.

The black-and-white romance film also had a strong festival presence in the last two years. Among the accolades it received were Cariddi D’oro Award for the Best Film at the 2019 Taormina International Film Festival, Best International Film Award at the 2019 Terra Di Siena International Film Festival, Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature and Best Cinematography award at the 2019 High Falls Women’s Film Festival, Best Cinematography at the 2020 Santa Fe Film Festival, Best of The Fest Grand Jury Prize at 2020 San Antonio Film Festival, and Best Supporting Actress and Best Cinematography at the 2020 Loudoun Arts Film Festival.

When does intimacy become love? And is the romance between three souls as valid and pure as other kinds of relationships? Find out on “Show Me What You Got”, streaming on Upstream, KTX, iWantTFC, and Ticket2Me, starting July 30.

For more information, check out the TBS Studios Facebook page .

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"Tenement 66," Philippines Entry to Bucheon International Film Festival Premieres July 23 on SKY PPV

"Tenement 66," the country's entry to the Bucheon International Film Festival in South Korea produced by iWantTFC and Dreamscape Entertainment, is set to keep viewers on the edge of their seats as it premieres on SKY Pay-Per-View on July 23 (Friday).

Directed and co-written by acclaimed filmmaker Rae Red, the film starring Francis Magundayao, Francine Diaz, and Noel Comia, Jr. is a suspense thriller about three teenage robbers and their brutal attempt to escape a man's suspicious tenement unit.

Lea (Francine) and her neighbors (Francis and Noel) execute a plan to rob the apartment of a man named Nando (Lou Veloso), whom she also caught stealing a large sum of money. In an attempt to take hold of the stolen cold-hard cash, their lives will suddenly be in peril after being held hostage by the gruesome homeowner and his aid in a series of bloody and suspense-filled confrontations.

Catch "Tenement 66" commercial-free and in high-definition on SKY Pay-Per-View from July 23 to August 23 on SKYcable.

Subscribers can now avail of its PPV pass for only P250 and get 48-hour movie access. To subscribe, visit mysky.com.ph/skyppv or text SKY PPV to 23662.

For more details, follow SKY on Facebook (fb.com/MySKYCable), Twitter, and Instagram (@myskyupdates).

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