25 Stars Signed for Stardom, The Biggest and Star-Studded #ProudToBeKapuso Sparkle GMA Artist Center Contract Signing Event

In-demand, well-established, and award-winning stars in the field of acting, hosting, beauty pageant such as Ken Chan, Camille Prats, Jeric Gonzales, Rabiya Mateo, Max Collins, Dion Ignacio, Kim Domingo, Betong Sumaya, Kokoy De Santos, Nikki Co, Faith Da Silva, Yasser Marta, and Rufa Mae Quinto.

Young stars Zonia Mejia, Radson Flores, and Lexi Gonzales.

“The Clash” alumni and best-selling recording stars like Anthony Rosaldo, Jennie Gabriel, Mauie Francisco, Vilmark Viray, and Marianne Osabel.

Up and coming stars Katrina Chavez, Kazel Kinouchi, Mariel Pamintuan, Luis Hontiveros, and Kirst Viray.

These are the 25 stars who Signed for Stardom - Sparkle GMA Artist Center's biggest contract signing event on May 26, 2022 - to continue its vision to transform GMA Artist Center into a world-class organization ready for the challenges of the new era of artist management.

"Today is a special day for Sparkle with the contract renewal of its most valued artists. At the same time we are happy to open our doors to a new set of artists who will become... Kapuso stars. Exciting times are ahead for all of you here in GMA. Congratulations mga Kapuso!" GMA Network Chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon said in his welcome remarks.

"I would like to officially welcome our new Kapuso artists. I'm very excited to see you in various GMA shows. And to our beloved Kapuso artists who are renewing today, we will always be grateful and proud of you. Your dedication and loyalty have brought you and us this far," says GMA Network Films Inc. President and Programming Consultant to the Chairman Atty. Annette Gozon Valdes.

Vice President for Entertainment Group Lilybeth G. Reasonable, meanwhile, said, "We're putting a lot of effort into it. Workshops, imaging. Everything, the works. And of course the artists are putting a lot of work in terms of training and just doing their craft and trying to mold their craft in every program or project that they are in."

Among the GMA executives present during the signing ceremony were Vice President for Entertainment Group Lilybeth G. Reasonable, Senior Assistant Vice President for Alternative Productions Gigi Santiago-Lara, Assistant Vice President for Talent Management Unit 2 Joy Marcelo, Sparkle’s Consulting Head for Talent Imaging and Marketing Lawrence Tan, and GMA Senior Talent Managers Daryl Zamora and Tracy Garcia.

Newly-signed Kapuso stars expressed their excitement and gratitude to GMA Management for the trust and believing in their talent.

Radson Flores: "Ending my birth month on a high note! Thank you @sparklegmaartistcenter & @gmanetwork for believing in me these past 4 years and trusting me for the upcoming ones because I have just signed for stardom! ✨I would also like to thank my beautiful and amazing bosses, Ate Sab, Ms. Joy, Ms. Tracy, Ms. Gigi, and Ms. LGR! Cheers to the future and to the success that awaits for the all of us! Lastly, to my fans that has not been behind, infront, but beside me ever since the beginning, I love you guys! For The Hood!"

Faith Da Silva: "Grateful for this opportunity!! I’m beyond blessed to be able to still work under @gmanetwork . Maraming salamat sa pagtulong saakin sa pag abot ng aking mga pangarap 💫 6 years and and going stronger!!"

Anthony Rosaldo: "I have nothing but a heart full of gratitude to my Sparkle GMA Artist Center and GMA Network family! Thank you for you trust! Noon pangarap lang ito lahat pero ngayon I still get to continue my journey as a Kapuso! 🫰🏻 To my management team, Ms. Joy Romina Marcelo, Ms. Jan Navarro, kuys Robert Dela Cruz Mendoza , our bosses and the whole sparkle GMA Artist center, I will forever honor my vow to make you all proud. Mas gagalingan ko pa! Maraming salamat for not only supporting me in my career but for also being a family to me. I love you all so much!"

Kirst Viray: "#Signedforstardom ✨ Thank you, @sparklegmaartistcenter 🤍 Glad to be part of the #Sparkle family 🤗 I am #proudtobekapuso"

Katrina Chavez: "Truly grateful to be part of the growing family of Sparkle GMA Artist Center. Thank you GMA for seeing my spark and believing in me. 💙 Still a long road ahead, this is just the beginning ✨"

Mariel Pamintuan: "Maraming salamat sa pagkakataong makasama kayong muli mga Kapuso ❤️"

Stay updated about your favorite Kapuso shows and artists by visiting Sparkle GMA Artist Center official website GMAnetwork.com and social media accounts.

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4 Reasons Why You Should Watch Star Magic's "Hot Summer In Baler"

In celebration of Star Magic's 30th anniversary, some of our favorite Star Magic artists join forces to bring the heat in the new travel reality show "Hot Summer In Baler," which is part of ABS-CBN's Made For YouTube shows.

Comprising the "Hot Summer In Baler" crew are some of the hottest beauties and hunks - Heaven Peralejo, Maureen Wroblewitz, Zach Guerrero, Michelle Vito, Eian Rances, Elmo Magalona, Kira Balinger, Brent Manalo, Esnyrr Ranollo, Zach Guerrero, Jane Oineza, Vivoree Esclito, Alora Sasam, Pepe Herrera, Karina Bautista, Maris Racal, and Andrea Brillantes. To know more about this show, we've rounded up the reasons why viewers should watch it.

1. Star Magic special showcases the beauty of Baler

https://youtu.be/JEgVKzDkQ_E?t=334

Go on a free virtual tour and explore the stunning places you should visit in the province. In this show, artists have visited iconic tourist spots in Baler like the Dicasalarin Cove, Caunayan Falls, and a whole lot more. Aside from featuring the different delicacies and mouth-watering food that viewers should indulge in, the show also gives all the details you need to know before visiting the said tourist spots.

2. The show promotes body positivity

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNBXUIiis8c

Like a lot of people, these Star Magic artists also had difficulties in loving their bodies. But through the show and the shoot that happened in Baler, they openly talked about their own insecurities and gained the confidence to flaunt and be proud of their bodies.

3. Get to know the new stars of Star Magic

https://youtu.be/ThHJ_UmkXbk?t=191

As the ABS-CBN talent agency celebrates its 30th anniversary, its family also grows bigger. Learn more about former "PBB Kumunity" housemates Zach and Eian, "The Broken Marriage" star Brent, and TikTok star Esnyrr.

4. See the Star Magic artists bond and enjoy

https://youtu.be/rNBXUIiis8c?t=1006

It is not every day that we get to see the Star Magic artists bond since we usually see them portraying characters or performing in shows or movies. In this reality show, we get to see the old and new Star Magic stars get acquainted with each other through different fun activities and games.

Currently, viewers can already access its four episodes on ABS-CBN Entertainment's YouTube channel worldwide. Binge-watch this travel reality show and watch out for the fifth, sixth, and seventh episodes on June 2 (Thursday), June 9 (Thursday), and June 16 (Thursday), respectively.

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Big Brother's BIGA10 Housemates to Compete on the Big Night on Sunday, May 29

“PBB Kumunity” is now headed towards the exciting part of the competition after Big Brother finally completed his Biga10 housemates who will battle for the coveted Big Winner title.

Comeback housemates Brenda Mage, Stephanie Jordan, Michael Ver Comaling, and Zach Guerrero snatched the remaining four slots to join Celebrity Kumunity Top 2 Anji Salvacion and Samantha Bernardo, Adult Kumunity Top 2 Nathan Juane and Isabel Laohoo, and Teen Kumunity Top 2 Gabb Skribikin and Rob Blackburn as Biga10 housemates.

Follow their journey as they undergo another set of tough challenges aptly called a ‘kumunitest’ to become part of the Big 4.

Find out who among them will be named as “PBB Kumunity Season 10” Big Winner on the Big Night on Sunday (May 29) on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, Kapamilya Online Live, TFC, iWantTFC, and Kumu.

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BINI Supports DOT's Efforts to Boost Local Tourism in New Weekly Show "BINI Roadtrip Adventures"

P-Pop girl group BINI is travelling around the country to re-introduce some of the best spots for vacation, food trip, outdoor activities, and more in its new series “BINI Roadtrip Adventures,” now streaming on the BINI Official YouTube channel.

Through a partnership with the Department of Tourism, the digital show aims to bring out the beauty of local tourist destinations and shed light on Filipino culture as a support to the tourism sector now that travel is once again in full swing.

For its premiere episode, BINI members Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Stacey, Mikha, Jhoanna, and Sheena toured around Luneta in Manila, where they saw famous historical landmarks, held a fun history quiz, and performed “Na Na Na” with surprise appearance from some of their fans called BLOOMs.

“I’m really happy because thanks to ‘BINI Roadtrip Adventures,’ we can finally visit places like this—famous landmarks and tourist spots in the Philippines. I feel like we’ll also discover some unknown spots that we can introduce,” BINI Maloi said.

“That’s why we’re game to try everything and discover new things together,” BINI Gwen echoed. “We feel so blessed too because through this project we were able to discover new things together with BINI.”

With its jam-packed, year-long content, the new “Made for YouTube” offering will surely delight BLOOMs as well as BINI members who all hail from different provinces in the country like Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Bicol, Cebu, Bohol, Isabela, and Nueva Vizcaya.

Shooting the online show will also be a homecoming of sorts for some of the girls, as they will explore other exciting parts of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao in its upcoming episodes.

Join the “BINI Roadtrip Adventures” on BINI Official’s YouTube channel, with new episodes uploaded every Thursday at 8PM. 

Get regular updates by following BINI_ph on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and subscribing to their official YouTube channel, BINI Official.

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5 Key Takeaways to Help Business Foster in New Normal with SKYBIZ and Microsoft

SKYBIZ, the business solutions arm of SKY Cable Corporation, partners with Microsoft's Crayon Software Experts Philippines, Inc. to help entrepreneurs and enterprise owners shift and grow amid today's digital age of doing business as it conducted a special webinar event, showcasing the features of the all-in-one business suite Microsoft 365.

Alongside the introduction and demonstration on how to use Microsoft 365 to help in aiding business operations in today's times, the event, in line with SKYBIZ's ongoing Grow Together campaign, shared business tips and factors to consider to sustain work progress and productivity.

Here are some key takeaways from the webinar hosted by SKYBIZ and Crayon Software Experts Philippines, Inc. that would help small, medium, and large enterprises grow their ventures to new heights in today's age of digital transformation:

1) Business alteration and reset

Indeed the pandemic has changed our way of living, including how we do business.

According to Crayon Philippines' solutions architect Danica Francisco, many businesses are finding ways to make their businesses thrive amid these uncertain times, ushering the new normal in how we communicate and transact with our clientele.

"We've seen how businesses changed and shifted focus on making their ventures thrive. I'm not only talking about the large enterprises, even the small businesses. Here, we could see the resiliency of these businesses, some didn't make it, but others thrived in today's times," Francisco shared.

Shifting to digital could be beneficial for many business owners in order to cope with the ongoing new normal set-up and make operations accessible and run more smoothly.

2) People are the driving force behind progress

Despite the ongoing shift in today's digital transformation, people are still pivotal in driving success for all businesses.

With this in mind, companies and smaller businesses alike should continue addressing the needs of their employees to establish trust and bolster rapport in boosting work productivity.

Plus, considering a more work-friendly set-up for workers, including the implementations of work-from-home or hybrid arrangements, would be beneficial in promoting work productivity and safety.

"It is important for organizations and companies to address their current needs. We know that it is difficult to go to work due to these uncertain times with COVID affecting the transport sector. We need to think of how we can help our people to stay motivated at work," Francisco added.

3) Real-time collaboration

One of the worries of business owners is how flexible working set-ups would hamper real-time collaboration, with employees now working apart from one another to maintain their safety.

But with the help of modern technology, including the Microsoft 365 business suite, businesses can run smoothly as usual with real-time collaboration applications that would help them interact with one another and continue doing their work together virtually.

Another vital factor to note in virtual real-time collaboration is to introduce a user-friendly interface so all employees, whether tech-savvy or not, can seamlessly conduct business activities without the worry of being left behind.

4) Strengthening digital security

Going digital may also introduce new risks, including cyber threats that would potentially affect one's business.

From stealing personal information to breaching bank funds, investing in additional digital security measures is key to protecting all crucial data from hackers and other digital perpetrators alike.

5) Taking note of costs

Shifting to digital may also be heavy on the pockets of most businesses.

With costs in the equation, it is apt to find an all-in-one solution to cut costs while enjoying the benefits of virtual real-time collaboration and digital security.

This is where Microsoft 365 enters, providing a business suite for collaborating through its Teams app with access to all of the essential Microsoft Office applications, which is helpful in documenting and presenting their day-to-day progress.

Plus, its security features also ensure companies and business ventures that their vital information is locked in within their system to avoid potential digital threats, whether on mobile or on their computers.

Together with SKYBIZ' reliable internet connectivity, users can fully utilize Microsoft 365 and integrate it in their day-to-day activities at ease.

Upon subscribing to SKYBIZ's BIZBB PRO Fiber, it comes with speeds of up to 200 Mbps and free access to Microsoft 365, plus gift vouchers from Grab or ABS-CBN Dash to help in sustaining business growth in today's digital age.

Business owners can also subscribe to SKYBIZ's BIZTastic Bundeals, which also come with fiber business internet connectivity, plus access to Microsoft 365 and a free ABS-CBN Dash voucher. Promo is extended until June 30, 2022. 

To know more about SKYBIZ's internet plans and promo updates, visit www.skybiz.com.ph.

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Get UnbelievaBILLS Cashback When You Pay Your Internet, Mobile, Electricity and Other Bills with Maya

Rewards are sweeter when we least expect them. Especially for things that we least like doing, such as paying the bills, it's much easier to bear when we get an unexpected deal from it.

That's why the country's only all-in-one money app, Maya, is giving you the UnbelievaBILLS promo, where you get cashback rewards of up to P250 when you pay your PLDT Home, Smart, Meralco, and other bills using the app.

"At Maya, we aim to give our customers good deals to make everyday transactions more delightful. Paying our bills is more of a responsibility for many of us. As an incentive, we're making it unexpectedly more rewarding with this our UnbelievaBILLS promo," said Pepe Torres, Maya's Chief Marketing Officer.

It's super easy and, not to mention, really hassle-free to pay your bills using the Maya app because you don't have to go out and line up anywhere. You can do it all at home and on your phone!

Here's how you get that UnbelievaBILLS cashback:

1. Pay your PLDT Home bill with a minimum of P1,500 on Maya. First-time payers get a cashback of P100 while returning payers get P50.

2. Pay your Meralco, Smart Postpaid, or Smart Bro on Maya (with a minimum of P2,500 for Meralco and P999 for Smart Postpaid and Smart Bro) to get P50 cashback.

You can do transactions 1 and 2 in no particular order.

3. After doing these, pay any other biller (except for Cignal, COL Financial, and billers under Donations or Payment Solutions) with a minimum of P1,000 to get P100 cashback.

Do all three, and that's up to P250 worth of cashback! You can do this and get the rewards until June 30. Pretty awesome, right?

Paying bills with Maya is effortless. Here's how:

1. Open Maya and log in - or if you're new, create an account for free.

2. If you don't have enough balance in your Maya wallet, add some by tapping Cash In on the home screen and using the bank partner or payment channel of your choice.

3. On the home screen, tap Pay Bills.

4. On the Pay Bills screen, tap the appropriate category of the biller you want to pay.

5. Provide the necessary bills payment details, and tap CONTINUE to confirm your payment.

It's that fast and hassle-free! So, what are you waiting for? See for yourself how easy it is to use Maya, pay your bills on the app, and get the cashback rewards you deserve so you can do more with your money. Download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and register for free. That's the beauty of Maya - it's everything and a bank. For more information, visit http://mayaph.co/TripleBillPromo.

Maya is the all-in-one money platform bringing Filipinos bolder ways to master their money. It is powered by a unique integrated financial services ecosystem that addresses the ever-evolving financial needs of today's generation through cutting-edge technology.

Maya leads millions of Filipinos - consumers, businesses, communities, and government agencies alike  -  into a digital economy that's more inclusive, transparent, and empowering. Maya is powered by the country's only end-to-end digital payments company, PayMaya Philippines, and Maya Bank for digital banking services.

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Shopee Bags Overall Brand Champion at the 2022 Marketing-Interactive PR Awards

As the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, Shopee continues to connect buyers and sellers within one community through impactful campaigns and initiatives. The recent Marketing-Interactive PR Awards in Singapore recognized Shopee’s efforts to create a lasting positive impact on both sellers and consumers across the region, with a total of 10 awards, including Overall Brand Champion and PR Team of the Year. In the Philippines, Shopee’s Consumer Protection Campaign was awarded silver under the Best Crisis Management category.

The Marketing-Interactive PR awards recognizes the top-performing campaigns and companies in the public relations and communications industry across 42 different categories. Entries are sought from across Southeast Asia, South Asia, and the ANZ regions. Each entry is meticulously judged by well-seasoned public relations and communications professionals from all over the region.

Created to combat the rising number of fraudulent cases by helping consumers recognize online scammers, Shopee PH’s Consumer Protection Campaign utilized Shopee’s wide-reaching social media platforms, as well as in-app features, to inform consumers on what to watch out for to keep their shopping experience safe. Shopee Philippines also partnered with third party logistics providers to educate users on the best practices to enjoy a secure online shopping experience.

Other regional initiatives that garnered recognition include the Shopee Supports Local initiative which bagged a gold award for championing local businesses, and Shopee Vietnam’s Kindness Care Package, which was awarded a bronze award under the best CSR Communications Category. The Marketing-Interactive PR Awards also recognized Shopee’s 11.11 Big Sale Campaign, which snagged one gold and two bronze, as well as The Connecting Businesses with Technology Campaign, which was subsequently awarded a silver for Best PR by an In-House Communications Team.

Martin Yu, Director of Shopee Philippines, shared “Everything we do always goes back to our main mission: to better the lives of the underserved through technology – whether they’re consumers, sellers, or communities. We are incredibly humbled that our efforts have been recognized and we will continue to utilize our platform in positively impacting those around us.”

Shopee is always on the lookout for young tech talent driven to do impactful work. Join our growing team today by visiting https://careers.shopee.ph/.

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Korean Superstar Hwang In Youp is Coming to Manila for "BYS Fun Meet" on June 19

Get ready for the “True Beauty” star’s first fun meet event in the Philippines!

Mark your calendars as Korean K-Drama star, Hwang In Youp is visiting Manila on June 19, 2022 at the New Frontier Theater to meet his Filipino fans.

Known for his striking looks and edgy personality, Hwang In Youp initially pursued modeling before making his acting debut with the lead role in the webdrama, “W.H.Y.” After which, he has appeared in a number of television dramas including “Freshman” (2019), “The Tale of Nokdu” (2019), and “18 Again” (2020). He gained further recognition in “True Beauty” (2020), which is based on the Line Webtoon of the same title.

The hallyu star continues to rise with his latest series, “The Sound of Magic” (2022), which is unsurprisingly gaining popularity on Netflix and a pivotal role in “Why Her?” (2022) that is set to premiere this coming June.

Last September 2021, BYS Philippines signed on Hwang In Youp as its endorser and headlined the #UncoverTrueBeauty campaign that coincided with the launch of the Skin by BYS Minis. And now, we will finally get the chance to meet our favorite oppa in the flesh!

Join the fun at Hwang In Youp’s BYS Fun Meet in Manila by simply purchasing BYS products via TicketNet.com.ph. 

Check out the packages created for Hwang In Youp’s fans and BYS lovers.

BYS GOLD (PHP 5,250)

1 VIP Seat to Hwang In Youp’s BYS Fun Meet 

1pc Skin by BYS Minis Travel Kit

1pc Skin by BYS Cushion Foundation

10pcs Skin by BYS Mango Biocellulose Mask

BYS SILVER (PHP 3,675)

1 Loge Seat to Hwang In Youp’s BYS Fun Meet

1pc Skin by BYS Minis Travel Kit

10pcs Skin by BYS Mango Biocellulose Mask

BYS BRONZE (PHP 2,100)

1 Balcony Seat to Hwang In Youp’s BYS Fun Meet

1pc Skin by BYS Minis Travel Kit

1pc Skin by BYS Mango Biocellulose Mask

Note: Products to be claimed at the venue on June 19, 2022.

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"Justin Bieber: Justice World Tour" in Manila on October 29 at the CCP Open Grounds

Justin Bieber today announced the final international dates for his record-setting Justice World Tour, including Manila on October 29, 2022 at CCP Open Grounds Manila, Philippines. Having sold in excess of 1.3 million tickets so far, the tour will travel to over 30 countries - playing more than 125 shows – from May 2022 through March 2023.

Promoted by AEG Presents Asia and Ovation Productions, tickets to Justin Bieber Justice World Tour Manila are priced from PHP2,692.8 and will go on sale at 10AM local time on May 30, 2022 via Ovationtickets.com and SMTickets.com.

The upcoming dates start this month in Mexico, with a stop in Italy before continuing on to Scandinavia for shows in August. Next up is South America, South Africa and the Middle East in September and October. The tour will close out the year in Asia, Australia and New Zealand before moving to the UK and Europe in early 2023. Additional dates have also been announced in Dubai, Bahrain, Sydney, New Delhi, Manila, Amsterdam, London and Dublin.

These new shows come on the heels of his 52-date 2022 North American tour, which kicked off in San Diego on February 18. Each evening promises to be a celebration for both Justin and his fans after the pandemic sidelined his 2020 tour.

Recently, Justin teamed up with director Cole Bennett for his new single +video “Honest,” featuring Don Toliver. Punchy and uptempo, “Honest” marks Justin’s first official single since “Ghost” - the anthemic finale to the multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated Justice - went #1 at pop radio in January, making chart history with the most #1 hits by a male solo artist in US radio history and the only fifth artist ever to reach twenty Top 5 hits on Hot 100.  

Over the past year, Justin has set new marks in his highly-decorated career: “Stay” with The Kid LAROI, Justin’s eighth career Hot 100 #1 single, made him the youngest solo artist ever to reach 100 hits on the chart. “Peaches,” his certified-triple-platinum smash, made Justin the first male solo artist to debut at #1 on both the Billboard 200 album chart and Billboard Hot 100 singles chart simultaneously.  

Justin Bieber’s eighth #1 album Justice has sold over eight million copies globally, amassed over 12 billion global streams, and was nominated for eight Grammys, including Album Of The Year. With an astounding 100 billion career streams and over 75 million albums sold globally, Justin reigns as one of the biggest artists in the world. Bieber is the #1 artist on YouTube with over 68 million subscribers worldwide and is the #1 artist on Spotify global with 79 million monthly listeners.  

Justin – who was named Artist Of The Year at the 2021 MTV VMAs and was nominated for thirteen Billboard Music Awards - has been wowing fans nightly on the opening leg of his Justice World Tour 2022, the biggest and most ambitious tour of his career. Throughout, Justin has remained committed to using his platform for social good, bringing his ‘Justice In Action’ initiative to fans across the country, raising awareness on important issues like criminal justice reform, climate action, voter registration and much more.

The Justice World Tour, promoted by AEG Presents, is Justin’s first global outing since 2016/2017’s ‘Purpose World Tour’. Described by The Times of London as “mesmerising”, Bieber played to 2.7 million fans over the course of his 2016-2017 run, with the finale seen by 65,000 fans at London’s British Summer Time Hyde Park festival.

Ticket Prices at PHP18,850.00, 16,210.00, 13,570.00,10,410.00, 8,290.00, 6,180.00, 4,490.00, 2,695.00 available starting May 30 via Ovationtickets.com and SMTickets.com

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Westlife Returns to the Philippines for "WESTLIFE: The Wild Dreams Tour" Concert Live in Manila

Westlife is coming back and will be bringing ‘The Wild Dreams Tour' to Manila! Supporting their latest album, Wild Dreams, and celebrating their greatest hits, the band will be performing in Manila on February 20, 2023 at the Araneta Coliseum.

Following their record-breaking 2019 reunion tour ‘The Twenty Tour’ which saw Shane, Nicky, Mark and Kian play over 600,000 fans across 27 countries. The new tour will see the global pop kings perform songs from the new album plus all their well-loved hits including ‘Swear It Again’, ‘Flying Without Wings’, ‘If I Let You Go’, ‘My Love’, ‘Uptown Girl’, ‘A World Of Our Own’, ‘Unbreakable’, ‘Mandy’, and ‘You Raised Me Up’.

Westlife have sold over 55 million records worldwide, and are the only band to have their first 7 singles enter the UK chart at No.1. They also have the most singles of any artist to debut at No.1 in the UK. Overall the band has had an incredible 14 No.1 singles, behind only Elvis Presley and The Beatles. They have had 33 No.1 albums worldwide and as a live act have sold 5 million concert tickets worldwide.

Presented by Wilbros Live. Tickets to WESTLIFE: The Wild Dreams Tour in MANILA will be on-sale beginning June 4 at 10AM via TicketNet.com.ph and at all TicketNet outlets nationwide.

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“Flower of Evil” Trailer and Poster Released featuring Lovi Poe and Piolo Pascual

ABS-CBN has released the poster and first teaser of the upcoming Philippine adaptation of South Korea’s thriller drama “Flower of Evil,” showing lead stars Lovi Poe and Piolo Pascual in their roles as husband and wife. 

The cast also includes JC de Vera, Agot Isidro, Denise Laurel, Joem Bascon, Epy Quizon, Rita Avila, Jett Pangan, Pinky Amador, Joross Gamboa, Joko Diaz, and Edu Manzano. 

“Flower of Evil” is set to premiere soon.

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KathNiel's New Series "2 Good 2 Be True" Tops List of Most-Watched TV Shows on Netflix

Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla's most-anticipated romantic comedy series, "2 Good 2 Be True, instantly captivated viewers and is currently the leading TV series on Netflix Philippines.

"Super thankful on how they wholeheartedly loved the series because we really worked hard for it," said Kathryn in the special gap show of the series on Kapamilya Online Live.

The series' pilot episode also spread laughter last Monday (May 16), which drew more than 130,000 concurrent viewers on ABS-CBN Entertainment's YouTube channel.

In the first episode, the public saw the successful heist set-up by Eloy (Daniel) and his friends to take revenge against the hotel owner who run over Mang Ben (Earl Ignacio). However, they did not know that Ali (Kath), who accompanied her patient to the same hotel, might endanger them as she was able to remember the scent of Eloy.

Viewers can look forward to more exciting twists and funny confrontations as Ali tries to help the cops identify Eloy while he tries his best to block any piece of evidence the nurse has.

Netizens highly praised the show on social media, commending RGE Unit, the stars’ performances, and its stunning cinematography as #2GoodAtFirstSight, ALI x ELOY UP EVERYWHERE, Kathryn Bernardo, and KathNiel landed on the list of top trending topics on Twitter Philippines.

@kathapatan said, "It's true then. Great visuals and cinematography for a teleserye. First episode and it already keeps you waiting for the next. Plus my KathNiel never fails; they always deliver."

"My KathNiel heart is so happy that they're back again! Indeed, one of the best loveteam in the Philippines ever since. Congratulations KathNiel for being No. 1 at@netflix. KathNiel fans are the proudest!" @FrankesJean, tweeted.

@rawrkathniel commented, "Congratulations to the Pilot Episode on Netflix 2 Good 2 Be True! Congrats sa success@rgeunit, Team 2G2BT and KathNiel! Grabe ang cinematography, ang visual overall sobrang ganda. Kdrama vibes!"

Fans can continue to stream advanced episodes of "2 Good 2 Be True" on Netflix and iWantTFC.

You can also catch it weeknights at 8:40 PM on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, TV5, Kapamilya Online Live on ABS-CBN Entertainment’s YouTube channel and Facebook page, Jeepney TV, and Cinemo.

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Cignal and TV5 Mark Broadcast Milestones with Historic UAAP Season 84 Men’s Basketball Finals

The recently concluded UAAP Season 84 men's basketball final game was the most talked about sporting event last week following the UP Fighting Maroons’ historic win over the seemingly invincible Ateneo Blue Eagles squad, which ended UP’s 36-year championship drought. 

UAAP broadcast partner Cignal also marked its own milestones, with the UAAP finals series reaching millions of Filipinos via free-to-air channel TV5, while Cignal’s UAAP Varsity Channel leads the charge for OTT via the Cignal Play App, with record-breaking numbers as well.

Sports fans of all ages who thronged the Mall of Asia for the intercollegiate basketball crown match between Ateneo and UP saw a heart-stopping game that was literally settled in the final seconds of Game 3. On TV5, the game registered an average minute rating (AMR) of 2.8% (10.45 SHR) or over 4 million audience reach and was the network’s highest rated program on May 13. The live airing AMR peaked at 5.5% during the final minutes of the game.

Game 3 of the UAAP S84 men’s basketball finals was the highest rated program on TV5 in the last three weeks, lifting the ratings up by 13% versus the previous weekday (May 6). On average, 1.3 million viewers tuned in every minute of the UAAP Finals Game 3 on TV5.

For OTT Streaming on Cignal Play, Game 3 also garnered over 333,000 site and app visits, with its peak at 30,000 concurrent users for the final minutes of the game, the highest traffic numbers for a live finals match since the app was launched. The UAAP Varsity Channel remains to be a pillar driver of paid subscriptions for the app, which continues with the ongoing coverage of UAAP Volleyball, and the Cheerdance Competition happening this Sunday, May 22.

Social media views and engagement were also remarkably boosted by their UAAP content, scoring over 700,000 YouTube views for the platform’s UAAP content.

Cignal boasts of a comprehensive coverage of UAAP Season 84 that allows fans to watch the games through different platforms – on free and pay television, desktop, and mobile. The games are aired on free television via TV5 and One Sports (channel 59). For Cignal subscribers, all UAAP games and related content are available on the UAAP Varsity Channel 263 in High Definition. More than just the Season 84 games, the channel also broadcasts classic UAAP matches and documentary-style shows that feature current UAAP athletes. 

Cignal Play, which caters to fans who opt to stream the games online, can be downloaded for free from Google Play store and the Appstore.

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