Parami nang parami ang mga tumututok sa maiinit na eksena sa “Halik” kaya naman nagkamit ito ng all-time high national TV rating noong Biyernes (Agosto 24) sa episode kung saan kinompronta nina Lino (Jericho Rosales) at Jacky (Yen Santos) ang kani-kanilang mga asawa tungkol sa mga problema nila.

Paakyat nang paakyat ang ratings ng “Halik” mula nang mag-premiere ito noong Agosto 13. Sa ikalawang linggo nito ay umabot na nga ito ng 20.7%, mas mataas sa 12.9% ng katapat nitong “Inday Will Always Love You,” ayon sa datos ng Kantar Media.

Sa nasabing episode, pinagtakpan ni Ace (Sam Milby) ang kanyang naging relasyon sa sekretarya ni Jacky. Dito rin nagulo ang mga plano para sa pagbubukod nina Lino at Jade (Yam Concepcion) dahil gustong isama ni Lino ang kanyang pamilya.

Naging usap-usapan din sa Twitter ang naging hashtag ng episode na #PalusotNaHalik na napabilang sa trending topics noong araw na iyon. Umani ito ng libu-libong tweets kung saan pinadama ng netizens ang kanilang pag-relate sa mga kaganapan sa serye.

Para kay @jhegequillo si Jade ang dapat mag-adjust, “Hindi namn agad agad makakabukod ka Jade kailangan mong alalahanin mahirap lg kayo it takes time ano ba #PalusotNaHalik”

Team Jade naman sa usapan si @_yssarmina, “at some point, naiintindihan ko naman si jade kung bakit gusto nya bumukod, bakit naman kasi lahat sila asa kay lino. #PalusotNaHalik”

Simula pa lang ito ng mga magiging pagsubok sa pagsasama nina Lino at Jade lalo na’t eeksena na si Ace sa pagitan nilang dalawa.

Huwag palalampasin ang mga maiinit na eksena sa pinaka-mapusok na teleserye sa telebisyon. Panoorin ang “Halik” gabi-gabi sa Primetime Bida ng ABS-CBN, pagkatapos ng “Ngayon at Kailanman.” Maaari rin itong mapanood sa iWant TV. Para sa updates, i-follow ang @abscbnpr sa Facebook, Twitter, at Instagram, o kaya’y bisitahin ang www.abscbnpr.com.

Relatable situations keep viewers hooked

“Halik” achieves all-time high national TV rating

The most daring teleserye on TV this year, “Halik,” just achieved its all-time high national TV rating. The Jericho Rosales-starrer gained its highest rating so far for its episode last Friday (August 24) where Lino (Jericho) and Jacky (Yen Santos) confront their respective spouses about their problems.

The national TV ratings of “Halik” has been continuously rising since its premiere last August 13, until it breached the 20-point mark last Friday. It received a rating of 20.7%, beating its rival “Inday Will Always Love You (12.9%),” according to data from Kantar Media.

In the episode, Ace (Sam Milby) successfully covers up his affair with Jacky’s secretary, while Lino and Jade (Yam Concepcion) encounter another road bump to their independence when he announced that his family will move in with them in their new home.

Many netizens were able to relate to what Lino and Jade were going through which is why its hashtag, #PalusotNaHalik, trended on Twitter.

@jhegequillo tweeted that Jade should be more understanding of Lino’s family, “Hindi namn agad agad makakabukod ka Jade kailangan mong alalahanin mahirap lg kayo it takes time ano ba #PalusotNaHalik”

Meanwhile, @_yssarmina let Twitter know why she’s Team Jade in the discussion, “at some point, naiintindihan ko naman si jade kung bakit gusto nya bumukod, bakit naman kasi lahat sila asa kay lino. #PalusotNaHalik”

This is only the beginning of Lino and Jade’s marital problems as Ace will begin making new ones for them.

Keep tuning in to the most daring teleserye on television. Watch “Halik” every night on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida, right after “Ngayon at Kailanman.” It is also available to stream on iWant TV. For more updates, follow @abscbnpr on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or visit www.abscbnpr.com.

Nico Bolzico, Dani Aliaga, Chef Willy Trullas dish out on Europe’s sexy eats

Experience Europe with the ever-charismatic Nico Bolzico, Bistronomia co-owner Dani Aliaga, and Chef Willy Trullas Moreno as they bring their appetite to the streets of Spain in search of ‘sexy food’ in the two-episode feature of Metro Channel’s travel-food show “The Crawl” this September.

The Spain expedition is sure to be filled with fun as the food lovers trio tests out the local cuisine and explore inspiring sight-seeing spots and restos in three cities—Barcelona, Madrid, and Logrono.

Relish great architecture and check out tourist spots such as La Sagrada Familia, Puerta de Alcala, and Avignon street; and visit renowned Spanish restaurants such as Disfrutar, Xarcuteria La Pineda, Bar La Plata, El Botin, and DSTAgE. Here, the gentlemen dish out on mouthwatering eats such as bacon butter, famous tapas, paella, boqueron, butifarra, croquettes, and hippo cheeks.

As Spain is the third largest wine producer in the world, Nico, Dani, and Chef Willy did not miss trying their hand at the intricate art of wine-making. Visiting a number of wine cellars, they make sure they get to know wine in a different light—whether red, white, or rose—through their journey.

Roast suckling pig or cochinillos is a famous Castilian dish, and is one to watch out for in “The Crawl” in Madrid. The dish is mainly piglet meat coated in batter, with pork fat, a bit of laurel leaves and twigs, and is traditionally prepared in an earthenware pot and served hot with a crispy crust. The lot also winds down for beer and cider at La Tita Rivera, a famous green oasis in the middle of the city, and enjoys a lively flamenco performance.

Discover sexy Spanish eats and zesty sights with Nico, Dani, and Chef Willy in “The Crawl: Spain,” premiering on September 1 and 8 (Saturday) at 8 PM. Replays are available every Sunday (10 AM, 6 PM), Monday (8AM, 10 PM), Wednesday (12 NN), Friday (7 PM), and Saturday (9AM). For updates, follow @abscbnpr on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit www.abscbnpr.com.

Mas mapupuno ng saya ang weekend family bonding ng mga manonood sa pag-uumpisa ng “The Kids’ Choice,” ang pinakabagong Kapamilya talent-reality competition kung saan sa unang pagkakataon, mga bata naman ang bibigyang kapangyarihang kumilatis ng mga talento simula ngayong Sabado at Linggo (Setyembre 1 at 2).

Sa pangunguna nina Robi Domingo at Eric Nicolas, ang “The Kids’ Choice” ay isang orihinal na konsepto na kinabibilangan ng “The Just Kids League,” ang mga batang huradong huhusga sa performances ng mga “Fam-bato” o magkakapamilyang contestants na linggo-linggong magpapakitang gilas sa entablado.

Kasama sa “The Just Kids League” ang worldwide trending social media sensation na si Xia Vigor na hinangaan para sa kanyang performances sa “Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids” at maging sa pag-arte sa pagbida niya sa Kapamilya seryeng “Langit Lupa.”

Hurado rin si Onyok Pineda, ang kilalang batang sidekick sa “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” at isa rin kinabiliban sa mahusay niyang transformations sa “Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids.”

Dadalhin naman ng viral child wonder na si Carlo Mendoza, na sumikat sa “Gandang Gabi Vice,” ang kanyang gigil na mga hirit na magdadag saya sa weekend ng mga manonood.

Katatawanan din ang dala ni Chunsa Jung na linggo-linggong napapanood sa “Goin’ Bulilit” at kinakitaan din ng talento sa pagpe-perform sa “Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids.”

Ang talented skater boy naman na si Jayden Villegas na una nang natunghayan sa “Little Big Shots,” ang kukumpleto sa “The Just Kids League.”

Kada episode, apat na “Fam-bato” ang magpapakita ng iba’t ibang talento at susubukang pabilibin ang kiddie judges upang hirangin silang “The Kids’ Choice.” Ngunit bukod sa tagisan ng galing, matutunghayan din ang kwento ng bawat pamilyang kalahok na siguradong kapupulutan ng aral at inspirasyon ng mga manonood.

Panoorin ang nag-iisang talent competition kung saan bata ang may last say, ang “The Kids’ Choice” simula ngayong Sabado at Linggo (Setyembre 1 at 2) sa ABS-CBN at ABS-CBN HD. Para sa karagdagang impormasyon, i-like at i-follow ang palabas sa Facebook (www.facebook.com/TheKidsChoicePH), Twitter (@TheKidsChoicePH), at Instagram (@TheKidsChoicePH).

Kapamilya child stars lead panel of judges in “The Kids’ Choice”

Viewers’ weekend family bonding will get more fun and exciting as “The Kids’ Choice,” ABS-CBN’s newest talent-reality competition, gives the power to five kiddie celebrities who will judge the performances of the contestants beginning this Saturday and Sunday (September 1 and 2) on ABS-CBN.

“The Kids’ Choice,” hosted by Robi Domingo and Eric Nicolas, is an original concept that features for the first time a panel of celebrity child stars called The Just Kids League, who will critique talented non-celebrity families called “Fam-bato.”

Leading the “The Just Kids League” is the worldwide trending social media sensation Xia Vigor, who made a mark with her performances in “Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids” and with her acting prowess in numerous Kapamilya teleseryes such as “Langit Lupa.”

Another well-known child star Onyok Pineda, who rose to fame as the lovable sidekick in “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” and his transformations in “Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids,” will also give his take on the performances of the “fam-batos.”

The viral child wonder Carlo Mendoza, who shot to fame in “Gandang Gabi Vice,” will add fun and entertainment with his signature “gigil” and witty quips that will surely put a smile on viewers’ faces.

“Goin’ Bulilit” mainstay and “Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids” performer Chunsa Jung will bring her cute antics to a whole new stage as she gives her funny and unfiltered comments on the contestants.

Talented skater boy Jayden Villegas, who was first seen and impressed viewers in “Little Big Shots,” completes the “The Just Kids League” lineup.

Every episode, four “Fam-batos” will showcase a variety of talents to impress the kiddie judges to be proclaimed as “The Kids’ Choice.” But aside from their jaw-dropping talents, the families’ heartwarming stories will also take the spotlight as they share moments with the “Just Kids League” and impart inspiring lessons.

Don’t miss the only show on TV where kids have the last, “The Kids’ Choice,” which premieres this Saturday and Sunday (September 1 and 2) on ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN HD (SkyCable ch 167). For more information, like and i-follow the show on Facebook (www.facebook.com/TheKidsChoicePH), Twitter (@TheKidsChoicePH), and Instagram (@TheKidsChoicePH).

Bibida si Paulo Avelino ngayong weekend sa KBO sa pagpapalabas sa unang pagkakataon ng kanyang 2017 musical film na “Ang Larawan.”

Panoorin siya bilang ang tusong si Tony Javier, ang lalaking umakit kay Paula Marasigan para ibenta ang pamosong painting ng ama ng babae

Eeksena si Tony sa buhay ng magkakapatid na sina Paula at Candida (Joanna Ampil) upang himukin ang mga itong ibenta ang painting lalo na at alam niyang mabebenta ito sa malaking halaga. Ang pintor nito na si Don Lorenzo, ang ama ng magkapatid, na pinili man ang tahimik na buhay ay nakuha pa rin ang curiosidad ng maraming tao.

Ang pelikulang “Ang Larawan” ay film adaptation ng stage production na “Larawan, The Musical,” na nagbibigay pugay sa katatagan ng sining sa gitna ng pag-usbong ng materialism.

Ang parehas na produksyon ay hango sa three-act English play na “A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino,” ng National Artist for Literature na si Nick Joaquin. Ang naturang musical ay isa sa mga pinakamaraming nakuhang parangal noong taong 2017, sa pagkapanalo nito ng Best Picture sa 2017 Metro Manila Film Festival at Movie Musical of the Year noong 2018 Star Awards for Movies, pati na rin ang nakuha nitong nominasyon bilang Movie of the Year sa 2018 Star Awards for Movies at Best Picture naman sa 2018 Famas Awards.

Mapapanood din muli ngayong Sabado (Sept. 1) at Linggo (Sept. 2) ang pelikula nina Coco Martin at Toni Gonzaga na “You’re My Boss,” ang Sam-Angel-Zanjoe movie na “Third Party,” ang pelikula nina LizQuen na “Just The Way You Are,” at horror film ni Ian Veneracion na “Ilawod.”

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Coco-Toni, LizQuen also in line-up

PAULO AVELINO FEATURED IN KBO THIS WEEKEND

Paulo Avelino heats up television screens as he plays the deceitful Tony Javier, the man who seduces Paula Marasigan (Rachel Alejandro) into selling her father’s famous and much-talked about self-portrait, in the first airing of the 2017 musical film “Ang Larawan” via KBO.

Tony arrives at the Marasigan household, which is in the middle of financial trouble, and tries to convince unmarried sisters Paula and Candida (Joanna Ampil) to sell the painting, knowing it will fetch a high price. Its painter, who is also the Marasigan patriarch, Don Lorenzo, has chosen to live a quiet life and has attracted the curiosity of many individuals.

“Ang Larawan” is the film adaptation of the stage production, “Larawan, The Musical,” which pays tribute to endurance of art amid the rise of materialism.

Both productions are based on National Artist for Literature Nick Joaquin’s three-act English play “A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino.”  The movie musical is one of the most awarded movies in 2017, winning the Best Picture in the 2017 Metro Manila Film Festival and Movie Musical of the Year at the 2018 Star Awards for Movies, as well as earning nominations as Movie of the Year also at the 2018 Star Awards for Movies and Best Picture at the 2018 FAMAS Awards.

Also airing on KBO this Saturday (Sept. 1) and Sunday (Sept.2) are the Coco-Toni starrer “You’re My Boss,” the Sam-Angel-Zanjoe feature “Third Party,” LizQuen’s “Just The Way You Are,” and Ian Veneracion’s horror movie “Ilawod.”

You may register using any prepaid or postpaid SIM. For prepaid, just load up (Globe, TM, Smart, Sun, TNT) with P30; press the green / INFO button on your TVplus box remote to get your box ID; then text KBO30 SEPT1<TVplus box ID> to 2366.

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Muling magtatambal sina Joross Gamboa at Roxanne Guinoo sa “MMK” ngayong Sabado (Setyembre 1) sa nakakahangang kwento ng isang ama na bagama’t nahihirapan ay labis na pinapahalagan ang pagtataguyod ng kanyang pamilya ng hindi nakaasa sa iba ngunit mapipilitang isantabi ang sariling paniniwala upang gawin ang lahat para sa kaligtasan ng anak na nagkasakit.

Bilang ulirang ama, pinagsisikapan ni Hercules (Joross) na mapunan ang mga pangangailangan ng kanyang pamilya. Bagama’t mahirap ay kumakayod siya para sa pang araw-araw na gastusin at sa pantustos sa pag-aaral ng kanyang mga anak at sa mga pangangailangan ng asawang si Jucel (Roxanne).

Subalit, darating ang malaking pagsubok sa pamilya nina Hercules at Jucel sa malubhang pagkakasakit ng kanilang anak. Mangangailangan sila ng malaking pera na nagkakahalaga ng P1.2 milyon para sa operasyon ng anak.

Hanggang saan kaya ang kayang gawin ni Hercules para maipagamot ang kanyang anak? Paano kaya nila mapagtatagumpayang mag-asawa ang matinding pagsubok na ito?

Kasama rin sa episode na ito sina Jamila Obispo, Sofia Reola, Raine Salamante, Krystal Mejes, JJ Quilantang, at Rafael Robes. Ang episode ay sa ilalim ng direksyon ni Mervyn Brondial at panunulat nina Arah Jell G. Badayos at Akeem Jordan del Rosario.

Panoorin ang  longest-running drama anthology sa Asya, ang “MMK,” tuwing Sabado ng gabi sa ABS-CBN.  Para sa updates, i-follow ang @abscbnpr sa Facebook, Twitter, at Instagram o kaya’y bisitahin ang www.abscbnpr.com.

Joross and Roxanne reunite in “MMK”

Joross Gamboa and Roxanne Guinoo reunite in an inspiring story of a father who proudly provides for his family independently despite the difficulties of life but will swallow his pride to ask for help for his sick child on this Saturday’s (September 1) episode of “MMK.”

Hercules (Joross) is a man of simple means who tries his best to provide for his wife Jucel (Roxanne) and children. He works hard at any job just to be able to put food on the table and send his kids to school.

However, Hercules and Jucel face their biggest challenge yet when their youngest child needs a costly surgery—amounting toP1.2 million—to live.

To what lengths will Hercules go to make his child better? How will Jucel and Hercules triumph over their family ordeal?

Also in this episode are Jamila Obispo, Sofia Reola, Raine Salamante, Krystal Mejes, JJ Quilantang, and Rafael Robes. It is under the direction of Mervyn Brondial and written by Arah Jell G. Badayos and Akeem Jordan del Rosario.

Don’t miss the longest-running drama anthology in Asia, “MMK,” every Saturday on ABS-CBN. For updates, follow @abscbnpr on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit www.abscbnpr.com.

As we approach the Century of Philippine Cinema celebrations, the digitally restored and remastered version of the classic “Ganito Kami Noon…Paano Kayo Ngayon” about the transformation of a naïve country boy as he travels to Manila, can be seen again this Sunday (September 2) on ABS-CBN’s “Sunday’s Best.”

The movie stars a 20-year old Christopher De Leon as Kulas, a naïve man from the province who embarks on a journey to Manila. He meets different people who will change his life throughout his travels. In the end he comes to know who the Filipino really is. 42 years later, the message of the story remains relevant and timely.

It was an entry at the 1976 Metro Manila Film Festival where it won Best Film, Best Director for National Artist for Cinema Eddie Guerrero, Best Actor for Christopher De Leon, Best Art Direction, Best Screenplay, and Best Music. It also took home multiple awards from Gawad Urian and FAMAS. The movie was also the official entry of the Philippines for the Best Foreign Language Film category at the Oscars.

To date, ABS-CBN Film Restoration Project has already restored over 160 films, some of which were already screened internationally via film fests, screened locally via red carpet premieres, aired on free-to-air and cable television, viewed via pay-per-view and video-on-demand, distributed on DVD, and downloadable even on iTunes.

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Digitally restored na “Ganito Kami Noon…Paano Kayo Ngayon?” palabas sa “Sunday’s Best”

Sa nalalapit na Sangdaang Taon ng Pelikulang Pilipino, isa sa natatanging obrang Pilipino,, ang “Ganito Kami Noon…Paano Kayo Ngayon?” na tungkol sa isang probinsyanong mas makikilala ang kanyang sarili sa kanyang pagpunta sa Maynila, ay mapapanood muli sa pagpapalabas ng digitally restored at remastered na bersyon nito sa “Sunday’s Best” ng ABS-CBN ngayong Linggo (Setyembre 2).

Bida rito ang 20 anyos na Christopher De Leon bilang si Kulas, isang promdi na sabik makapunta sa Maynila. Sa kanyang paglalakbay ay makakakilala siya ng iba’t-ibang mga tao na babago sa buhay niya. Sa huli ay mapagtatanto niya kung sino ba talaga ang matatawag na mga Pilipino. 42 taon matapos  ang una nitong pagpapalabas ay masasabing makabuluhan at napapanahon pa rin ang tema o mensahe ng pelikula.

Kalahok sa 1976 Metro Manila Film Festival ang pelikula, kung saan ito nanalo ng Best Film, Best Director para kay Eddie Romero na isang National Artist for Cinema, Best Actor para kay Christopher De Leon, Best Art Direction, Best Screenplay, at Best Music. Marami rin itong naiuwing mga award mula sa Gawad Urian at FAMAS. Ito rin ang opisyal na entry ng Pilipinas sa Best Foreign Language Film na kategorya sa Oscars.

Mahigit 160 pelikula na ang naibalik ng ABS-CBN Film Restoration. An ilan sa mga ito ay naipalabas na sa international film fests, sa red carpet premieres dito sa bansa, naere sa free-to-air at cable television, natunghayan sa pay-per-view at video-on-demand, at nabili sa DVD at na-download maging sa iTunes.

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Sa kabila ng humihirap nilang sitwasyon, pipilin pa rin ni Espie (Maymay Entrata) na tulungan si Vincent (Edward Barber) ngayong ilalahad na ng dalaga sa ina ng binata ang lahat ng katotohan tungkol sa inaakalang pagkamatay niya sa “Wansapantaym Presents: Ikaw ang GHOSTo Ko” ngayong Linggo (Setyembre 2).

Humantong na nga sa hidwaan ang pag-iibigan nina Espie at Vincent ngayong pareho na silang nagdesisyong kalimutan ang isa’t-isa. Pero sa kabila nito, gagawa pa rin si Espie ng paraan upang isiwalat sa ina ni Vincent na ang tiyuhin ng binata na si Charlie (Luis Hontiveros) ang utak sa nangyaring trahedya.

Ngunit pilit pa rin silang susubukin ng tadhana dahil makakaisip pa ng mga tusong paraan si Charlie ngayong siya na ang bagong presidente ng kompanya nina Vincent, at magdadala pa ng panganib sa buhay nila sa patuloy niyang pagsira sa mga ebidensyang magtuturo sa kanya sa krimen.

Magiging mahirap din naman ang pagkakaayos nina Espie at Vincent sa patuloy na panliligaw ni Lester (Patrick Quiroz) sa dalaga, na lubos namang ikakaselos ni Vincent dahil hindi pa rin niya nalilimutan ang pag-ibig para kay Espie.

Mabigyan na kaya nila ng hustisya si Vincent? Magkaroon pa nga kaya ng panibagong yugto ang pag-iibigan nina Espie at Vincent?

Panoorin ang mga eksenang kapupulutan ng aral sa “Wansapanataym Presents: Ikaw ang GHOSTo ko” sa ABS-CBN at sa ABS-CBN HD (SkyCable ch 167). Para sa updates, i-follow ang @abscbnpr sa Facebook, Twitter, at Instagram o kaya’y bisitahin ang www.abscbnpr.com.

Maymay shows importance of friendship and keeping promises in “Wansapanataym

Despite having troubles with their friendship, Espie’s (Maymay Entrata) love and care for Vincent (Edward Barber) will still prevail as she finally exposes to Vincent’s mother the truth behind his sudden disappearance in “Wansapanataym Presents: Ikaw ang GHOSTo Ko” this Sunday (September 2).

After a series of disagreements, Espie and Vincent finally decided to forget their feelings for each other. However, this will not hinder Espie from fulfilling her promise to Vincent as she finds her way to Vincent’s mom and reveals that Charlie (Luis Hontiveros), the young man’s trusted uncle, is the mastermind behind the tragedy.

But fate will continue to test them as Charlie takes over the company owned by Vincent’s family, giving him more power to find and destroy evidence that could point to his involvement in the crime.

Espie and Vincent’s friendship will also be put to test as Lester (Patrick Quiroz) continues to woo Espie, hurting Vincent’s feelings.

Will Espie and Vincent be able to get the justice they have been fighting for? Will there be another chance for them?

Don’t miss the values shared in “Wansapanataym Presents: Ikaw ang GHOSTo Ko” on ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN HD (SkyCable ch 167). For updates, follow @abscbnpr on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit www.abscbnpr.com.

“Halik” achieves all-time high national TV rating, Nico Bolzico in Metro Channel’s “The Crawl: Spain,” DZMM is the number one AM station, Paulo Avelino is featured in KBO, and “The Kids’ Choice” premieres this weekend.

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Filipino actor Jericho Rosales returns to primetime with “Betrayal” touted as the most daring series on Philippine television this year, now airing in the country’s leading media network ABS-CBN.

Jericho Rosales in “Betrayal” on ABS-CBN

Rosales plays talented furniture designer, Lino, who is caught between reuniting with the love of his life and staying true to his commitment to his wife. He is joined by other formidable Filipino talents Sam Milby, Yam Concepcion, and Yen Santos.

The premiere of the program, known in the Philippines as “Halik” (Kiss), received positive reviews and its national TV ratings continue to go up episode after episode. The show has breached the 20-point mark last Friday (August 20) in national TV ratings, receiving 20.7% according to data from Kantar Media. This is 7.8 points higher than the rating of its rival program.

Hashtags of the show also consistently perform well on Twitter, getting on the list of trending topics on a regular basis.

The series airs on ABS-CBN on weeknights and is available for immediate catch up on the network’s video-on-demand platform.

Jericho is known across Asia and the rest of the world with the international airing of his shows such as “The Promise,” “Bridges of Love,” and “The Legal Wife.” His show “I’ll Never Say Goodbye” is slated to premiere in Thailand. These shows are made available across other territories through ABS-CBN International Distribution.

ABS-CBN’s content, popular for its heartfelt Filipino stories, is made available across other territories through ABS-CBN International Distribution, recognized in the global arena as a reliable foreign content provider. It has been a premier source of high quality Filipino programming in over 50 territories all over the world and has sold over 40,000 hours of content worldwide. Living up to this recognition, ABS-CBN International Distribution commits to add to its line-up of high-caliber programs and movies with cast and storylines that appeal to various cultures. Visit its website http://internationalsales.abs-cbn.com.

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The cast of ABS-CBN’s “Betrayal” led by Jericho Rosales

Ang bigating Hollywood stars na si Leonardo DiCaprio, Channing Tatum, Ben Affleck, at Dwayne Johnson ang babandera sa “Movie Blowout” na mappaanood tuwing Sabado ng 9pm sa Movie Central, ang isa sa mga pinakabagong all-English channel ng TVplus na nagpapalabas ng sikat na Hollywood films.

Hindi maswerte si Mike (Channing Tatum) nang kanyang subukang iwan ang mundo ng pag-sasayaw para magkaroon ng sariling negoyso sa 2012 comedy drama na “Magic Mike.” Para tustusan ang kanyang pangangailangan, napilitan syang magpatuloy ng pagtratrabaho sa club na pagmamay-ari ni Dallas (Matthew McConaughey). Pumayag pa itong turuan ang isang binata (Alex Pettyfer). Samahan si Channing at ang kanyang binuong grupo ngayong Setyembre 8.

Tutukan ang pag-usbong at paglubog ng isa sa mga sikat na stockbrokers ng Wall Street na si Jordan Belfort (Leonardo DiCaprio) sa “The Wolf of Wall Street.”  Kasama ang kanyang kanang kamay na si Donnie Azoff (Jonah Hill) at ilan pang pinagkakatiwalaan niyang Stratton Oakmont brokers, lininlang niya ang ilang mayamang investors at kinuha ang kani-kanilang kayamanan. Hindi nagtagal, ang naturang panlilinlang ay nakaabot sa FBI. Panoorin kung nalusutan niya ito ngayong Setyembre 15.

Sa “Argo,” isa namang CIA agent si Ben Affleck na kinailangang magpanggap bilang Hollywood producer na naghahanap ng isang lokasyon para sa isang delikadong operasyon upang mailigtas ang anim na Amerikano sa Tehran sa kalagitnaan ng U.S. hostage crisis sa Iran noong 1979. Huwag kalimutan panoorin ang Oscar winning film na ito sa Setyembre 29.

Samantala, mapapanood naman si Dwayne Johnson ngayong Setyembre 22 sa “Snitch” bilang isang tatay na naging undercover agent para sa Drug Enforcement Agency para mapababa ang sentensya ng anak na nakakulong. Gagawin niya ang lahat para matimbog ang mga tao sa likod ng malaking Mexican drug trade kahit pa buhay niya ang nakataya.

Para masimulan ang pagsubaybay ng mga palabas sa Movie Channel, kailangan lang ng TVplus users na pindutin ang scan button sa TVplus remote at i-browse ang TV list para mahanap ang channel assignment nito. Ang iba pang dagdag na channels sa ABS-CBN TVplus ay Asianovela Channel, Jeepney TV, MYX, at O Shopping.

Initially available ang limang bagong channels sa Metro Manila, Rizal, Cavite, Laguna, Metro Cebu, at Cagayan de Oro. Naka-free trial hanggang Disyembre 31 ang channels maliban sa O Shopping.

Simula 2015, nabago ng ABS-CBN TVplus ang panonood ng telebisyon ng mga Pilipino dahil sa hatid nitong malinaw na signal na walang montly at installation fee. Bilang unang digital terrestrial television (DTT) service sa bansa, isa rin ang ABS-CBN TVplus na digital property ng ABS-CBN na nagtra-transition na maging digital company.

Pumunta sa tvplus.abs-cbn.com o i-follow ang ABS-CBN TVplus sa Facebook sa karagdagang detalye.

LEO DICAPRIO, CHANNING TATUM, BEN AFFLECK IN TVplus’ MOVIE CENTRAL HIGHLIGHTS

THIS SEPTEMBER

Hollywood A-listers Leonardo DiCaprio, Channing Tatum, Dwayne Johnson, and Ben Affleck are dialing up the excitement on Movie Central, ABS-CBN TVplus’ newest exclusive all-English channel dedicated to Hollywood blockbusters with the airing of their giant hits via the “Movie Blowout” special airing every Saturday at 9pm, this September.

Mike (Channing Tatum) is luckless when tries to get out of a life as a stripper through a loan to fund his own business in the 2012 comedy-drama “Magic Mike.” To be able to pay his bills, he continues working for the club owner Dallas (Matthew McConaughey) and even takes a young man (Alex Pettyfer) under his wing. Catch Channing and his adventures with the gang this September 8.

Follow the extraordinary rise and fall of one of Wall Street’s most infamous stockbrokers, Jordan Belfort (Leonardo DiCaprio) in Martin Scorsese’s  “ The Wolf of Wall Street.” Together with his right-hand man, Donnie Azoff (Jonah Hill) and the Stratton Oakmont brokers, he defrauds wealthy investors out of millions. It doesn’t take long before the FBI in on their trail. Catch it on September 15.

In “Argo,” a CIA agent (Ben Affleck) launches a dangerous operation to rescue six Americans in Tehran during the U.S. hostage crisis in Iran in 1979 by going under cover – as a Hollywood producer scouting a location for a science fiction film. The real life events play out like a movie. Catch the Oscar winning film of Ben Affleck on September 29.

Meanwhile, catch Dwayne Johnson  in “Snitch” on September 22 as he plays a father who agrees to go undercover for the Drug Enforcement Agency to lessen his son’s sentence in jail. He will do everything to expose the people behind the big Mexican drug trade even if it might cause his life.

Watch all these titles and many more in Movie Central on ABS-CBN TVplus. To begin watching movies on Movie Central, ABS-CBN TVplus users need to press the scan button on their TVplus remote and browse the TV list to find the channel assignments of the channel. The four other new and exciting channels on ABS-CBN TVplus are Asianovela Channel, Jeepney TV, MYX and O Shopping.

The five new channels are initially available in Metro Manila, Rizal, Cavite, Laguna, Metro Cebu, and Cagayan de Oro. All channels except O Shopping are on free trial until December 31.

Since 2015, ABS-CBN TVplus has transformed the way Filipinos watch television as it delivers clear picture and crisp sound without any monthly and installation fee. As the pioneering digital terrestrial television (DTT) product in the Philippines, ABS-CBN TVplus also adds to the digital properties of ABS-CBN as the network transitions into an agile digital company.

Visit tvplus.abs-cbn.com or follow ABS-CBN TVplus on Facebook for more details.

Mas maraming Pilipino ang tumutok sa sayang hatid ng pag-uumpisa ng “The Kids’ Choice” matapos itong manguna sa national TV ratings at kabiliban sa kakaibang performances ng mga pamilyang kalahok gaya ng sand art, bird tricks, at hiphop choreography noong Sabado at Linggo (Setyembre 1 at 2).

Nagkamit ang palabas ng national TV rating na 29% noong Sabado, laban sa “The Clash” na nakakuha lamang ng 18.9%, ayon sa datos ng Kantar Media. Nagtuloy naman ang pangunguna nito noong Linggo sa pagtala nito ng 28.8%, kumpara sa 20.9% ng katapat na programa.

Natunghayan ng mga manonood ang nakatutuwang pagsasama-sama ng mga batang hurado o “The Just Kids League” sa pagbibigay nila ng mga prangka pero nakaaaliw na komento sa mga pamilyang contestants o “Fam-batos.” Kinapulutan din ng inspirasyon ang bawat pamilya sa pagbahagi nila ng kani-kanilang kwento sa mga manonood.

Hinirang na “The Kids’ Choice” sa unang dalawang episode ng palabas ang Bool family mula Batangas at ang Santos family na mula naman Cavite na parehong nagpakita ng kanilang mahusay na talento sa pagsasayaw.

Bukod naman sa matinding galing ng contestants, kinabiliban din ang husay ng kiddie judges sa pagsala nila sa mga “Fam-bato” sa kabila ng kanilang murang edad.

“Si Jayden kahit bata pa objective at rational na siya sa kanyang comments. Tinitingnan niya ang quality at execution. Sina Xia at Onyok naman tinitingnan ang entertainment value,” sabi ng iWant TV user na si Waynani.

“Cute naman ng new show ng ABS-CBN na “The Kids Choice.” Gusto ko si gigil kid Carlo Mendoza, pati paano siya mag-judge at makipag-interact sa co-judges niya,” tweet naman ni @spye_bere.

“No filter! Just truth! Kudos ‘Just Kids League,’” papuri naman ni @JustPhilOnline.

Sa pangunguna nina Robi Domingo at Erik Nicolas, ang “The Kids’ Choice” ay isang orihinal na konsepto ng ABS-CBN kung saan sa unang pagkakataon, mga bata ang may kapangyarihang kumilatis ng mga talento bilang hurado.

Panoorin ang nag-iisang talent competition kung saan bata ang may last say, ang “The Kids’ Choice” simula ngayong Sabado at Linggo (Setyembre 1 at 2) sa ABS-CBN at ABS-CBN HD. Para sa karagdagang impormasyon, i-like at i-follow ang palabas sa Facebook (www.facebook.com/TheKidsChoicePH), Twitter (@TheKidsChoicePH), at Instagram (@TheKidsChoicePH).

“The Kids’ Choice” premiere brings joy to more families nationwide

More Filipino families tuned in to the premiere of “The Kids’ Choice” as the show debuted strongly in national TV ratings and impressed viewers with non-celebrity families’ performances including sand art, bird tricks, and hiphop choreography last Saturday and Sunday (September 1 and 2).

The show recorded a national TV rating of 29% last Saturday versus “The Clash” that only got 18.9%, according to data from Kantar Media. Its reigned continued last Sunday as it hit 28.8%, while its rival show only registered 20.9%.

It was a fun-filled family weekend for viewers as the show’s kiddie judges or “The Just Kids League” brought entertainment with their honest yet adorable comments on the performances of non-celebrity family contestants called “Fam-batos.” But aside from their impressive talents, the families also brought inspiration to viewers as they shared their heartfelt stories.

Taking home the “The Kids’ Choice” title in the show’s first two episodes were Bool family, who danced to popular Kpop songs, and Santos family, who impressed the kids with their military-inspired routine.

Meanwhile, netizens took to social media their praises for the show and for the kiddie judges, who were mostly noted for their remarkable skills to judge contestants despite their young age.

“Jayden at a young age is objective and rational in his comments and judgment. He focuses on quality and executions. Xia and Onyok focus on the entertainment value,” iWant TV user Waynani commented.

“ABS-CBN’s new show “The Kids Choice” is so cute. I like gigil kid Carlo Mendoza because of how he judges and interacts with his co-judges,” @spye_bere tweeted.

“No filter! Just truth! Kudos ‘Just Kids League,’” another Tweeter user @JustPhilOnline said.

Hosted by Robi Domingo and Eric Nicolas, “The Kids’ Choice” is an original concept that gives the power to five kids to critique contestants and sit as judges.

Don’t miss the only show on TV where kids have the last, “The Kids’ Choice,” which premieres this Saturday and Sunday (September 1 and 2) on ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN HD (SkyCable ch 167). For more information, like and i-follow the show on Facebook (www.facebook.com/TheKidsChoicePH), Twitter (@TheKidsChoicePH), and Instagram (@TheKidsChoicePH).

Celeb VJ Alex, San Diego Comic Con set MYX abuzz this month

No dull moments in MYX this month as the Megastar Sharon Cuneta brings thrill as MYX Headliner and the dynamic, multi-talented Alex Gonzaga electrifies the music channel as Celebrity VJ this September.

Sharon was the first recipient of the prestigious MYX Magna Award back in 2006 and now she is back in the music channel as MYX Headliner featuring her biggest hits while she prepares for her upcoming concert at the Big Dome to celebrate her 40 years in the business.

Alex, meanwhile, keeps hitting highs just after celebrating her vlog’s first anniversary and receiving her gold YouTube button when she earned 1M subscribers in her channel. The “Star Hunt” host also recently released her third book “Sissums: the 18 Rules of Sisterhood” with her sister Toni Gonzaga as co-author. Now, she is all set to entertain viewers with her funny antics as guest celeb VJ in various MYX shows.

Singer, songwriter, and producer Fernando Miguel Tan, more popularly known as Fern, is the “MYX Spotlight” artist this month. Get to know more about the talented 17-year-old as he brings his original tracks such as “Into You,” “Are You Mine,” and “Wanna Dance with You” into the fold.

Watch out and follow VJ Ai from panel to panel as “MYX Adventures” goes to the 2018 San Diego Comic Con in the US.

Listen to behind-the-scenes insights of the hottest Hollywood stars such as Chris Pine and Gal Gadot of “Wonder Woman 1984,” Jason Momoa, Nicole Kidman, Patrick Wilson, and Amber Heard of “Aquaman,” Ryan Reynolds of “Deadpool 2,” and Jude Law, Eddie Redmayne, and Ezra Miller of “Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald.” Johnny Depp even makes a surprise appearance, all dressed as Grindelwald. Catch it tomorrow at 10 AM and 4 PM and on Saturday (September 8) at 12NN.

Don’t miss all these excitement on MYX this month. Watch Celebrity VJ Alex on “Pop MYX” until September 8, “Pinoy MYX” on September 9 to 15, “Mellow MYX” on September 16 to 22, and “My MYX” on September 23 to 29. Catch Sharon’s “MYX Presents” feature on September 29 (Sunday) at 9 PM. Watch MYX on ABS-CBN TVplus channel 12, SKYcable channel 23, and SKYdirect channel 37. For updates, follow @abscbnpr on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit www.abscbnpr.com.

Celeb VJ Alex, San Diego Comic Con, tampok rin sa MYX

1st Magna awardee Sharon Cuneta, “MYX Headliner” ngayong Setyember 

Tiyak na isang makulay na buwan ang maaasahan sa MYX sa pagbisita ng Megastar na si Sharon Cuneta bilang MYX Headliner at sa pagdating ni Alex Gonzaga bilang Celebrity VJ ng nangungunang music channel ngayong Setyembre.

Si Sharon ang kauna-unahang nakatanggap ng prestihiyosong MYX Magna Award noong 2006. Ngayon, nagbabalik siya sa music channel bilang MYX Headliner tampok ang kanyang mga sikat na awitin habang naghahanda para sa nalalapit niyang concert sa Araneta Coliseum bilang pagdiriwang ng kanyang ika-40 taon sa showbiz.

Tuloy tuloy naman ang galak ng “Star Hunt” host na si Alex matapos niyang ipagdiwang ang unang anibersaryo ng kanyang vlog at maparangalan ng gold YouTube button sa kanyang paglampas sa 1M subscribers. Kakalabas lang rin ng kanyang pangatlong libro, ang “Sissums: the 18 Rules of Sisterhood” at dito kasama naman niya ang kapatid na si Toni Gonzaga bilang co-author. Ngayon, magpapasaya naman si Alex bilang host ng iba’t ibang programa sa MYX sa buong buwan.

Ang singer, songwriter, at producer naman na si Fernando Miguel Tan, o mas kilala bilang Fern, ang “MYX Spotlight” artist ngayong buwan. Kilalanin ang 17-year-old artist sa kanyang pagdala ng mga sariling awitin tulad ng “Into You,” “Are You Mine,” at “Wanna Dance with You.”

Sundan naman si VJ Ai sa pagpunta ng “MYX Adventures” sa 2018 San Diego Comic Con sa Amerika.

Makinig sa mga istoryang behind-the-scenes ng mga pinakamalaking Hollywood stars tulad nina Chris Pine at Gal Gadot ng “Wonder Woman 1984,” Jason Momoa, Nicole Kidman, Patrick Wilson, at Amber Heard ng “Aquaman,” Ryan Reynolds ng “Deadpool 2,” at Jude Law, Eddie Redmayne, at Ezra Miller ng “Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald.” Sorpresa ding bumisita si Johnny Depp bilang Grindelwald. Panoorin ito bukas, 10 AM at 4 PM at sa Sabado (Setyembre 8), 12NN.

Abangan ang mga exciting na kaganapan sa MYX ngayong buwan. Tunghayan si Alex bilang MYX Celebrity VJ sa “Pop MYX” hanggang Setyembre 8, sa “Pinoy MYX” mula Setyembre 9 hanggang 15, sa “Mellow MYX” mula Setyembre 16 hanggang 22, at sa “My MYX” mula Setyembre 23 hanggang 29. Panoorin din si Sharon sa kanyang “MYX Presents” feature sa darating na Setyembre 29 (Linggo), 9 PM.Mapapanood ang MYX sa ABS-CBN TVplus channel 12, sa SKYcable channel 23, at SKYdirect channel 37. Para sa updates, i-follow ang @abscbnpr sa Facebook, Twitter, at Instagram o kaya’y bisitahin ang www.abscbnpr.com.

Tuloy-tuloy ang paghahanap ng bituin ng “Star Hunt,” ang programang nagtataguyod sa tatak-Kapamilyang pagbibigay ng oportunidad sa mga Pilipinong makapasok at makapagpakitang gilas sa iba’t ibang talent at reality competitions ng ABS-CBN.

Mula nang nagsimulang umere ang “Star Hunt” noong Agosto, naipasilip sa mga manonood hindi lang ang mga pinagdadaanan ng mga Kapamilyang masipag na pumipila sa mga audition, kundi pati na rin ang inspirasyon sa likod ng kanilang mga pangarap at ang daan nila tungo sa pag-abot nito.

“I’ve always believed that the Philippines is a country of entertainers and I think it’s something that we can be proud of. We’re committed to help push Filipino talent globally, at panahon nang tulungang mapansin at makilala ang Pinoy talent sa buong mundo. Gusto naming makilala bilang isang kumpanyang magpapatuloy na ipagmalaki ang talento ng mga Pilipino mapa-behind the scenes o sa harap man ng camera,” ayon sa TV production head ng ABS-CBN na si Laurenti Dyogi.

Ibinahagi ni direk Lauren na audition ang pinakapaborito niyang bahagi ng isang kumpetisyon dahil hindi lang ito pagpapakitang gilas ng talento kundi pagkilala sa pagkatao ng mga auditionee. “There’s a gem in everybody, kung makikinig ka lang sa mga kwento nila. Lagi akong naghahanap ng personality na unique – walang kamukha, walang katipo na pwede palang maging sikat,” aniya.

Simula nang ilunsad ang “Star Hunt” auditions, nakapagbigay na ito ng pag-asa sa mga Star Dreamers o auditionees na naging o maaaring maging bahagi ng “I Can See Your Voice,” “Tawag ng Tanghalan,” “Dance Kids,” “MMK,” “Pinoy Big Brother” at ang paparating na dance competition na “World of Dance Philippines.”

Ilan lamang dito si Jam Labitigan, isang singer-songwriter mula Lucena na tumugon sa “Tawag ng Tanghalan” at itinanghal na daily winner noong nakaraang linggo. Binigyang pagkakataon ding ipakita ang kanyang talento si Leslie Ordinario ng Laguna na naging winning see-nger sa “I Can See Your Voice” at naka-duet pa ang “TNT” grand champion na si Janine Berdin.

Napansin din ng “Star Hunt” ang talento sa pagpapatawa ni Jefford Balote ng Naga na ang mga video ay naging viral online at nafi-feature na rin sa telebisyon. Dahil dito, inimbitahan siyang maging miyembro ng lumalaking pamilya ng Adober Studios, ang pinakamalaking multi-channel network ng online stars at creators sa bansa.

Napa-“I, thank you” na rin ang Boholanong barangay kagawad na si Danger Peligro matapos siyang pinasok ng “Star Hunt” sa “Miss Q and A” ng “It’s Showtime.”

Hindi naman nagpahuli ang 51 anyos na nanay na si Arlene Acosta ng Pampanga na inilaban ang kanyang pangarap. Matapos mag-audition, binigyan siya ng pagkakataong magka-eksena sa “Home Sweetie Home” at makilala ang cast nito, kabilang na si Piolo Pascual.

Mula naman Leyte, lumipad patungong ABS-CBN studio ang magtropang beatbox duo na sina Rens Lucas Jr. at Jhoex Dapiton sa “Banana Sundae” at nakasama pa sa eksena sina Zanjoe Marudo at Angelica Panganiban sa episode na mapapanood sa Setyembre 16.

Handa na ring humataw sa “World of Dance Philippines” ang teen dancers na sina Mhejie Dela Cruz ng Bulacan, Heather Asiatico ng Caloocan, Jade Carno ng Nueva Vizcaya, Kysha Navarro ng Butuan, at Alyzza Tinio ng Cavite.

Ilan lamang sila sa mga Star Dreamer na pumila, nagpakitang gilas, at taas-noong binitbit ang kanilang mga kwento at ambisyon sa mga audition.

Samantala, madadagdagan pa ang mga bituing kikinang dahil mas maraming Pilipino pa ang maaabot ng “Star Hunt” auditions sa Japan sa Setyembre 8 at 9, HongKong sa Setyembre 23, Ilocos sa Setyembre 24, at Davao sa Oktubre 6 at 7.

Panoorin ang “Star Hunt” na pinangungunahan ng hosts na sina Kim Chiu, Alex Gonzaga, Robi Domingo, at Melai Cantiveros, Lunes hanggang Biyernes ng hapon sa ABS-CBN. Para sa updates, pumunta lamang sa fb.com/starhuntabscbn o i-follow ang @ starhuntabscbn sa Twitter at Instagram.

“Star Hunt,” discovering Pinoy talents and building stars

Filipino dreamers headline their own stories and journeys to success on ABS-CBN’s grand audition show “Star Hunt,” which gives Filipinos the ultimate chance to chase their dreams by giving them the opportunity to join different talent and reality competitions.

“I’ve always believed that the Philippines is a country of entertainers and I think it’s something that we can be proud of. We’re committed to help push Filipino talent globally, and I think it’s time for us to start pushing for our talents to attain global prominence. We would like to shine as a Filipino company that will continue to take pride in our talents – behind the scenes or on camera,” said Laurenti Dyogi, head of TV production.

Since it started airing in August, “Star Hunt” has featured interesting and heartwarming accounts of people who fall in line during auditions, patiently waiting for their turn to shine.

For direk Lauren, the auditions are his favorite part of any competition because he gets to interview the auditionees and learn about their lives. He said, “There’s a gem in everybody, if you just listen to their stories. I’m always trying to find that unique personality who’s like no other and has a potential to be famous.”

So far, many successful Star Dreamers or auditionees have become or may become a part of “I Can See Your Voice,” “Tawag ng Tanghalan,” “Dance Kids,” “Pilipinas Got Talent,” “Little Big Shots,” “MMK,” “Pinoy Big Brother” and the soon-to-be-launched dance competition “World of Dance Philippines.”

In the past two weeks, “Star Hunt” introduced to viewers some promising Star Dreamers, including Lucena’s aspiring singer-songwriter Jam Labitigan, who joined “Tawag ng Tanghalan” and became a daily winner. Leslie Ordinario of Laguna was also previously hailed as a winning see-nger on “I Can See Your Voice” and even performed a duet with “TNT” grand champion Janine Berdin.

“Star Hunt” also saw the potential of Jefford Balote of Naga, whose funny videos have become viral online and featured on television. He has since been invited to join the growing family of Adober Studios, the largest multi-channel network in the country that manages and nurtures online stars and creators.

Boholano barangay kagawad Danger Peligro also said his “I, thank you” when he showcased his wit on “It’s Showtime’s” “Miss Q and A.”

Fifty-one-year-old mom Arlene Acosta of Pampanga also proved that it is never too late to achieve one’s dreams. After she auditioned, she was given the chance to appear in “Home Sweetie Home” and meet its cast, including Piolo Pascual.

From Leyte, beatbox duo Rens Lucas Jr. and Jhoex Dapiton flew to Manila to perform in “Banana Sundae,” where they shared the screen with Zanjoe Marudo and Angelica Panganiban in an episode that is set to air on September 16.

Teen dancers Mhejie Dela Cruz of Bulacan, Heather Asiatico of Caloocan, Jade Carno of Nueva Vizcaya, Kysha Navarro of Butuan, and Alyzza Tinio of Cavite are also preparing for their stint in “World of Dance Philippines.”

Meanwhile, “Star Hunt” continues to find dreamers as it reaches out to more Filipinos through auditions in Japan on September 8 and 9, in HongKong on September 23, in Ilocos on September 24, and in Davao on October 6 and 7.

Don’t miss “Star Hunt,” hosted by Kim Chiu, Alex Gonzaga, Robi Domingo, and Melai Cantiveros, Mondays to Fridays on ABS-CBN. For updates, follow visit fb.com/starhuntabscbn and follow @@starhuntabscbn on Twitter and Instagram.

Anne Curtis and Dingdong Dantes reunite this weekend on KBO with the TV premiere of their 2018 blockbuster movie “Sid & Aya: Not A Love Story,” with more than just the ‘kilig’ but with a few lessons in love.

Here are five times the movie offered viewers some truths–sometimes bitter, sometimes, sweet–about love.

1. When Sid decided to take a risk in love.

Faced with a crippling fear of failing in love, Sid finally decided Aya was worth the risk. If there is one thing this tells us, it’s that in love, there are no “sure balls” or assurances. Even if you give your all, there is still a huge chance that you might lose.

2. When Sid and Aya tried for the third time – and succeeded.

Sid and Aya’s love for each other was tested several times. Things did not turn out well in their first and second try but finally succeeded on the third time. Like what people say, there is always a perfect time for everything, including love.

3. When Sid realized a successful career couldn’t bring him happiness.

Sid is a stockbroker who achieved his success by all means, including stepping on other people on the way up. But when he met Aya and found in her a constant companion, he realized Aya was filling the gaps in his life.

4. When Aya showed Sid that ‘black swans” do exist.

Aya came into Sid’s life like a ‘black swan,’ which is defined in a philosophy book as an unforeseen or random event that changes everything. In this case, Aya’s arrival would prove to be a turning point in his life—and love.

5. When Sid proved–to his disappointment–that people sometimes settle for security and convenience in a relationship.

On the surface, Sid seemed contented with his life. He had a nice condo, a successful career, and even an open relationship with his girlfriend, Dani (Bubbles Paraiso), who agrees they can hook up with other people—knowing at the end of the day, they will come back to each other’s arms. But Sid also suffered from depression, which drove him to seek out the company of other people, even if he had to pay for it. Fortunately, it was Aya he ended up hiring.

Don’t miss “Sid & Aya: Not A Love Story” this Saturday (Sept. 8) and Sunday (Sept. 9) with “Loving In Tandem,” “Beauty and the Bestie,” “Buy Now, Die Later,” and “El Brujo.”

You may register using any prepaid or postpaid SIM. For prepaid, just load up (Globe, TM, Smart, Sun, TNT) with P30; press the green / INFO button on your TVplus box remote to get your box ID; then text KBO30 SEPT8<TVplus box ID> to 2366.

For updates, follow @abscbnpr on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visitwww.abscbnpr.com.

5 BESES NA NAGBIGAY ARAL SINA ‘SID AT AYA’ TUNGKOL SA PAG-IBIG

Magsasama muli sina Anne Curtis at Dingdong Dantes ngayong weekend sa pagpapalabas ng KBO sa unang pagkakataon ng 2018 blockbuster movie nilang “Sid & Aya: Not A Love Story,” na hindi lang nakapagbigay kilig kundi nag-iwan din ng ilang aral tungkol sap ag-ibig.

Narito ang limang pagkakataong nakapaghatid ang pelikula ng katotohanan na may kirot at kilig tungkol sa pag-ibig.

1. Nang piliin ni Sid ang magmahal

Kahit takot magmahal, binigyan niya ng pagkakataon ang sariling mahulog kay Aya. Dito makikita natin na sa pag-ibig, walang kasiguraduhan. Kahit ibigay mo pa ang lahat, may malaking tsansang matalo ka rin sa huli.

2. Nang sumubok muli sina Sid at Aya sa pangatlong pagkakataon at nagkatuluyan na sila.

Ilang beses sinubok ang pagmamahal nina Sid at Aya. Hindi man nagtagumpay sa una at pangalawang pagkakataon, nakuha naman nila ito sa pangatlong pagsubok. Gaya ng sinasabi ng ilang tao, ang lahat ay may perfect timing kasama na ang pag-ibig.

3. Nang mapagtanto ni Sid na hindi siya masaya kahit pa may maganda siyang karera

Isang matagumpay na stockbroker si Sid na hindi inindang makatapak ng ibang tao makamit lang ang tagumpay. Ngunit nang makilala niya si Aya, nakahanap siya ng isang karamay at nagpaintindi sa kanya ng mga kulang sa kanyang buhay.

4. Nang ipinakita ni Aya na isa siyang “black swan” sa buhay kay sid

Dumating si Aya sa buhay ni Sid na tila isang ‘black swan,’ o isang hindi inaasahang pangyayari na magbabago ng lahat. Ang pagdating ni Aya sa buhay ni Sid ang siyang nagsilbing turning point ng kanyang buhay— at pag-ibig.

5. Nang malaman ni Sid na may mga tao katulad niyang kuntento pumasok sa isang relasyon para sa seguridad at kaginhawaan.

Madaling sabihing kuntento na si Sid sa kanyang buhay: may maganda siyang tirahan, maayos na karera, at isang open relationship kay Dani (Bubbles Paraiso) ngunit walang halong pagmamahal. Itong mga pangyayari sa kanyang buhay ay nagdulot sa kanya ng depresyon at nagtulak sa kanyang maghanap ng isang karamay kahit pa bayaran niya ito. Sumakto lamang na si Aya ang kanyang nakilala at napiling makasama.

Huwag palalampasin ang “Sid & Aya: Not A Love Story” ngayong Sabado (Sept.8) at Linggo (Sept.9) kasama ang “Loving In Tandem,” “Beauty and the Bestie,” “Buy Now, Die Later,” at “El Brujo.”

Mag-register gamit ang prepaid o postpaid SIM. Sa prepaid, mag-load lang (Globe, TM, Smart, Sun, TNT) ng P30; pindutin ang green / INFO button sa inyong TVplus box remote para makuha ang inyong box ID; i-text ang KBO30 SEPT8<TVplus box ID> sa 2366.

Para sa updates, i-follow ang @abscbnpr sa Facebook, Twitter, at Instagram o kaya’y bisitahin ang www.abscbnpr.com

#MayWard on StarStudio.ph’s first cover story

StarStudio, ABS-CBN’s most loved and widely-circulated entertainment magazine, with a strong global reach via TFC community, is now online.

Kapamilyas’ favorite showbiz magazine for 17 years, with heartwarming celebrity stories and exclusive features of their private spaces and lifestyles, has gone all-out digital beginning September 3 via StarStudio.ph.

The website, via its daily and monthly story releases, features extensive expositions of celebrity stories, fun and engaging videos, exciting polls, and exclusive photos, with the trademark StarStudio brand of storytelling that fans have come to love.

The first cover story feature is the life journey of Maymay Entrata and Edward Barber, starting from their ordinary childhood, challenged and strengthened by pain and loss.  The overwhelming response to the story reflects the fans’ deepened perspectives on their idols, beyond #MayWard’s career highlights and the kilig.

The maiden issue also features a home tour of Erik Santos’s house and a celebration of his 15 years in the music industry, Sam Milby’s story on how maturity has shaped his decisions in life, celebrity fitness ideas Kapamilyas could do at home, Nash Aguas’s new pursuit as a restaurateur, and the TNT Boys’ humble and trying lives before their unexpected rise to global fame.

StarStudio.ph is part of the fresh initiatives of ABS-CBN, which is rapidly transitioning into an agile digital company with the biggest online presence among Filipino media companies, and a growing list of digital properties.

Bridging Kapamilya fans around the world and the stars they follow—with in-depth, relatable, inspiring, and authentic stories—has never been better, with StarStudio.ph. For updates, follow StarStudio on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @StarStudioPH.

Magtatambal sina Hashtag Nikko Natividad at Alex Medina sa isang kuwento ng pagkabigo na mauuwi sa paghihiganti ngayong Sabado (Setyembre 8) sa “Ipaglaban Mo.”

Maingat ang beautician na si Ernie (Alex) sa pakikipag-relasyon dahil takot siyang magaya sa mga kaibigang kapwa bading na laging hinuhuthutan ng pera ng kanilang mga nagiging nobyo. Ngunit magbabago ang lahat ng ito nang makilala niya si Marco (Nikko) matapos siyang ipagtanggol sa mga tambay na nambabastos sa kanya.

Maganda ang magiging simula ng kanilang relasyon ngunit dadalas ang paghingi ng pera ni Marco kay Ernie. Tuluyan silang maghihiwalay dahil mahuhuli ni Ernie si Marco na may babae.

Hindi matatanggap ni Marco na bading ang nakipaghiwalay sa kanya kaya gagawa siya ng paraan para makaganti kay Ernie.

Ano ang masamang balak ni Marco kay Ernie? Malampasan kaya ito ni Ernie?

Handog ng “Ipaglaban Mo,” ang longest-running na legal drama sa bansa, ang mga makabuluhang episode base sa totoong buhay, na maaaring mapagkuhanan ng aral. Nagbibigay rin ito ng libreng legal advice linggo-linggo sa ABS-CBN Tulong Center sa Quezon City.

Huwag palampasin ang “Umasa,” sa direksyon ni Chiqui Lacsamana, ngayong Sabado (Setyembre 8), pagkatapos ng “It’s Showtime” sa ABS-CBN. Para sa updates, i-follow ang @abscbnpr sa Facebook, Twitter, at Instagram o kaya’y bisitahin ang www.abscbnpr.com.

Nikko Natividad exacts revenge on gay lover in “Ipaglaban Mo”

Hashtag Nikko Natividad and Alex Medina play lovers turned bitter exes in a story of betrayal and revenge on this Saturday’s (September 8) “Ipaglaban Mo.”

Ernie (Alex) is a gay beautician who is careful when it comes to love and relationships because he does not want to be like his friends who are always taken advantage of by their boyfriends. That is until he meets Marco (Nikko), his savior from a group of drunks harassing him.

Their rosy relationship will turn sour when Marco begins asking more and more money from Ernie, who will break up with Marco when he discovers that Marco is cheating on him.

Unable to accept that he was dumped by a gay man, Marco plans vengeance against Ernie.

Will Ernie be able to overcome Marco’s wicked plans for him?

“Ipaglaban Mo,” the longest-running legal drama on Philippine television, offers viewers entertaining and informative episodes about real-life cases, which they may learn from. It also offers free legal advice to the public every week at ABS-CBN’s Tulong Center in Quezon City.

Don’t miss the “Umasa” episode of “Ipaglaban Mo,” directed by Chiqui Lacsamana, this Saturday (September 8) after “It’s Showtime” on ABS-CBN. For updates, follow @abscbnpr on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit www.abscbnpr.com.

Simula nang umere ang mainit na teleserye ngayon ng ABS-CBN na “Halik,” marami na ang mga pasabog na eksenang paniguradong babalik-balikan ninuman. Sa ngayon, ito ang pinakapinanonood na serye sa iWant TV sa ika-apat na linggo nitong pag-ere. 

Panorin ang kwento ng magkababatang magkasintahan na sina Jacky (Yen Santos) at Lino (Jericho Rosales) na naghiwalay dahil sa hidwaan ng kanilang mga pamilya. Ang ama ni Lino ay nagtratrabaho sa negosyo ng pamilya nila Jacky at napagbintangang nagsimula ng kaguluhan kasabwat ang ibang manggagawa.  Sa kalaunan ay nagpasya silang asikasuhin ang kanya-kanyang buhay at hanapin ang pag-ibig sa kanilang mga buhay.

Sinundan ni Lino ang yapak ng ama  at naging manggagawa rin ng mga muwebles at napangasawa si Jade (Yam Concepcion), habang si Jacky naman nagpapatakbo ng negosyo ng pamilya at ngayo’y kasal na kay Ace (Sam Milby).

Sa patuloy na paglagablab ng kwento ng buhay ng apat, balikan natin ang mga pinakamatinding eksena sa “Halik” na siguradong magdudulot ng pananabik upang malaman ang mga susunod na magaganap.

1.      Ang paglapit ni Jade sa kabadong si Ace katabi ang asawang si Jacky sa loob ng club (Episode 2)

Sa pagpasok ni Jade sa powder room ng isang club ay aksidenteng nahuli nito si Ace sa isang maselang pagkakataon kasama ang isa pang babae.  Kinumbinsi ni Ace si Jade na walang ibang nangyari.  Nang makita ni Jade si Ace sa labas ng club ay dahan-dahan nitong nilapitan si Ace na kasama ng nakaupo ang asawang si Jacky.

Nawala ang kaba nito ng abutan lamang ng business card ni Jade si Ace at nagpakilalang real estate agent.  Habang pinagmamasdan ni Jacky ang buong kaganapan, hindi na nanumbalik ang dating samahan ng mag-asawa.

2.      Nakita ni Jacky ang mga larawan ng sekretarya ni Ace sa itinatagong telepono (Episode 3)

Dahil kumbinsidong hindi naging tapat si Ace sa kanya, nag-imbistiga  si Jacky at nakita ang isang telepono ng asawa na hindi nya nakikitang ginagamit dati. Sa pagbukas nito ng telepono ay nakita nito ang mga larawan ng sekretarya. Kinausap nito ang asawa na itinangging may relasyon ang dalawa. Subalit buo na ang loob ni Jacky na hindi na nito mapagkakatiwalaang muli ang asawa.

3.      Nagmakaawa ang sekretarya ni Ace na tanggapin sya nito  (Episode 6)

Pagkatapos mahuli ng asawang si Jacky, umiwas na si Ace sa kay Ivory. Naging dahilan ito para lumusob ang sekretarya sa bahay ni Ace at magsumamo na tanggapin siyang muli nito. Hindi pumayag si Lino at nagalit sa pang-eeskandalaong ginawa ng sekretarya.  Nagpasya si Ace na putulin nang tuluyan ang kanilang koneksyon.  

4.      Nadiskubre ni Lino ang itinatagong relasyon nina Ace at ng sekretarya (Episode 9)

Nadawit si Lino sa aksidente ng sekretarya ni Ace. Dahil sa hindi inaasahang pagkakataon, narinig naman ni Lino ang pagkomprontra ni Ace kay Ivory habang nasa ospital. Patuloy ang masidhing pagdududa ni Jacky kay Ace.  Kahit gustong sabihin ni Lino kay Jacky ang nalaman, nagpasya itong huwag panghimasukan ang buhay ng dating minamahal.

5.      Tinanggi ni Ivory ang pag-iibigan nila ni Ace (Episode 10)

Sa takot nito kay Jacky at kay Ace, napiliting akuin ni Ivory ang sisi sa eskandalo at sinabing siya ang umakit kay Ace at kailanman di ito pinatulan.

6.      Muntik nang magtaksil muli si Ace (Episode 11)

Tila tinadhana ang pagkikita ni Ace at Jade sa isang bar. Lasing na si Jade nang mag-usap ang dalawa, at naging mapang-akit sa paningin ni Ace. Linayo nito ang babae at dinala sa isang hotel. Sa In a moment of heat, Ace nearly commits yet another act of betrayal – only to be stopped when Jade suddenly comes to her senses.

   Ang pagdala ni Lino kay Jade sa isang out of town trip (Episode 11)

Para sa ikaayos ng kanilang relasyon, dinala ni Lino si Jade sa isang out of town trip upang makahinga at ayusin ang kanilang pagsasama. Sinariwa ng dalawa ang kanilang relasyon at nag-isip pa ng kanilang mga plano sa mga susunod na taon. Ngunit sa kalagitnaan ng kanilang pagsasaya, aakalain ni Jade na si Lino ang lalaking nakita niyang nakikipaglandian sa isang babae kaya naman nagkaroon ng kaguluhan. Samantalang, sinagot naman ni Lino ang tawag ni Ace na gumagamit ng isang unlisted number sa telepono ni Jade. Matapos ang lahat na nangyari, pinili ng dalawang magkaayos at manatili sa kamay ng isa’t isa.

   Ang paglitaw ni Jade sa mga panaginip ni Ace habang kasiping si Jacky (Episode 15)

Nagising si Ace mula sa panaginip niya tungkol sa isang mainit na pagtatagpo nila ni Jade habang nasa tabi lamang niya ang asawa. Pinagaan naman ni Jacky ang loob ni Ace mula sa nasabing ‘bangungot.’ Hindi naman nagtagal ang ginawang paghihimasmas ni Jacky sa asawa dahil bigla itong nanlamig sa kanya at nawalan ng gana.

Huwag palalampasin ang “Halik” gabi-gabi mula Lunes hanggang Biyernes sa ABS-CBN. Mag-log-on ‘din lamang sa iWant TV para sariwain ang mga naunang nagbabagang episodes ng libre.

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 8 most fiery moments on “Halik” to watch on iWant TV 

Since ABS-CBN’s exciting new teleserye “Halik” premiered, it has already given viewers some of the most compelling moments that are worth watching all over again. Currently, it is now the most-watched show on iWant TV just on its fourth week of broadcast airing.

Jacky (Yen Santos) and Lino (Jericho Rosales) are childhood sweethearts who are forced to part ways when their families get into a conflict: Lino’s father works for Jackys family business and is accused of stirring unrest among the workers. They pursue different lives and find their own loves. Lino follows his father’s footsteps and becomes a furniture maker and marries Jade (Yam Concepcion), while Jacky now runs the family business and is now married to Ace (Sam Milby).

Alas, we find that not all is well in their lives. Let’s have a look back at the eight (8) most-fiery moments of “Halik” that will make you watch for more!  

1   When Jade approached a nervous Ace beside his wife, Jacky in the club (Episode 2)

Jade enters the powder room in a club and accidentally catches Ace in an uncompromising situation with another woman. Ace is rattled and tries to convince Jade that nothing happened. Moments later, Jacky finds him outside and slowly approaches a visibly nervous Ace, who is now seated beside his wife Jacky.

He is relieved as Jade instead hands him a business card and formally introduces herself as a real estate agent. But as Jacky watches the whole thing unfold, things between her and Ace would never be the same.  

2.   When Jacky found pictures of her secretary in a phone kept by Ace (Episode 3)

Almost convinced of her husband’s womanizing, Jacky begins to dig deeper and eventually finds a phone she has never seen him use. she unlocks the phone and finds revealing pictures of her secretary. She confronts Ace, who in turn denies the affair. But Jacky has made up her mind – she would never trust him again.

3.   Ace’s secretary begs him for acceptance (Episode 6)

Ace decides to stay away from Ivory after denying his affair to his wife. Angered by this, Ivory heads to the couple’s home to beg Ace to take her back. Ace rejects her and decides to completely cut ties with her.

4.   Lino discovers Ace’s affair with Ivory (Episode 9)

Lino rescues Ivory when she meets an accident and rushes her to the hospital. Forced by Jacky to go to the hospital, Ace soon confronts Ivory about their affair and tells her not to confess and that he will never leave his wife for her. But by accident, Lino overhears the confrontation and is now struggling with a secret that he know will hurt Jacky.

5   Ivory denies her affair with Ace (Episode 9)

After being confronted by Ace at the hospital, Ivory decides to protect him by denying they had an affair to Jacky. She insists it was her all along who seduced Ace, and that he never responded to her passes.

6    Ace nearly betrays Jacky once again (Episode 11)   

As if by fate, Ace ends up catching Jade drunk, in a bar. Jade becomes flirtatious and Ace becomes vulnerable once more. He takes her away from the bar and they end up in a hotel. In a moment of heat, Ace nearly commits yet another act of betrayal–only to be stopped when Jade suddenly comes to her senses.  

Lino and Jade goes on a steamy out of town trip (Episode 11)

Amidst the brewing turmoil in their marriage, Lino invites Jade to go out of town to relax and rekindle their lost passion. They revisit their relationship and plan out their future together. While at the resort, Jade mistakes Lino for another man who’s flirting with another woman and makes a scene. Lino answers Jade’s cellphone when Ace was calling using an unlisted number. They eventually patch things up for another day wrapped in each other’s warm embrace and kisses.

 Ace dreams about Jade while sleeping with Jacky (Episode 15)

Ace wakes up with a jolt from a steamy and vivid dream about Jade while Jacky is at his side. Jacky assures Ace that she will always be there for him and comforts him after working from the “nightmare.“ Later on Jacky tries to comfort her husband but ends up coming too short, Ace appears to be out of touch and not in the mood. 

For more moments like these, catch “Halik” weeknights on ABS-CBN. If in case you miss the first airing, simply log on to iWant TV to watch all episodes for FREE.

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Gaganap si Meryll Soriano bilang isang maybahay na mapipilitang maging OFW, ngunit imbis na ginhawa ng buhay ang iuuwi sa pamilya ay pighati matapos pagmalupitan at pagsamantalahan ng amo, ngayong Sabado (September 8) sa “MMK.”

Mapipilitan si Alma (Meryll) na mangibang bansa dahil sa kahirapan ng buhay ng kanyang pamilya. Bagama’t tutol ang kanyang kabiyak na si Manuel (Allen Dizon) ay mamamasukan siya sa Dubai dahil sa kanilang matinding pangangailangan. Ngunit pagmamalupit, pang-aabuso, at pagsasamantala lamang ang aabutin niya sa banyagang amo.

Itatago ni Alma ang kanyang sinapit sa kanyang asawa dahil sa kahihiyan at uuwi siya sa Pilipinas na imbis na magandang buhay ang pasalubong para sa pamilya, ay isang lihim ang kanyang dala – ang pagdadalantao niya dahil sa pangagahasa sa kanya ng amo.

Matanggap kaya ng pamilya ni Alma ang sinapit niya at maging ang naging bunga nito?

Kasama rin sa episode na ito sina Lilygem Yulores, Abby Bautista, CX Navarro, at Nhikzy Calma. Ang episode ay sa ilalim ng direksyon ni Nuel Crisostomo Naval at panunulat nina Arah Jell G. Badayos at Jaymar Santos Castro.

Panoorin ang  longest-running drama anthology sa Asya, ang “MMK,” tuwing Sabado ng gabi sa ABS-CBN.  Para sa updates, i-follow ang @abscbnpr sa Facebook, Twitter, at Instagram o kaya’y bisitahin ang www.abscbnpr.com.

OFW comes home with a secret on “MMK”

Meryll Soriano plays a wife and mother forced to become an OFW who brings home a child born of tragedy instead of good fortune for her family on this Saturday’s (September 8) “MMK.”

Alma (Meryll) is forced to become an OFW because of her family’s poverty. Despite her husband, Manuel’s (Allen Dizon), protests she leaves home to go work in Dubai, where she is mistreated and abused, and even raped by her employer.

She will hide what she went through from Manuel and their children. Instead of a good life for her family, she will come home ashamed and bearing a secret – she is pregnant as a result of the tragedy she experienced.

Will Alma’s family ever learn to accept what happened to her and the child that came of it?

Also in this episode are Lilygem Yulores, Abby Bautista, CX Navarro, and Nhikzy Calma. It is under the direction of Nuel Crisostomo Naval and written by Arah Jell G. Badayos and Jaymar Santos Castro.

Don’t miss the longest-running drama anthology in Asia, “MMK,” every Saturday on ABS-CBN. For updates, follow @abscbnpr on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit www.abscbnpr.com.

Bagani The Card Game. Photo courtesy of Balangay Entertainment

“Bagani’s” epic adventure now in a tabletop match

ABS-CBN has transformed the heroic adventure of the recently concluded top rating Kapamilya series “Bagani” in a thrilling new card game, allowing more Filipinos to experience the epic quest, discover its cherished characters, and compete to beat the enemies of Sansinukob.

Designed by Balangay Entertainment and published by Ludus Distributors, “Bagani: The Card Game” is the tabletop adaptation of the hit fantaserye, which depicted values of courage, love, justice, resilience, and hope as embodied by the main characters who fought hard to save their world.

The new “Bagani: The Card Game” is set in the same realm and challenges two up to five players in an open draft and set collection match to seek the help of the Baganis to counter the attacks of Sarimaw and his monsters (halimaw) as they try to destroy the five regions of Sansinukob.

In order to win, players must create a combo of “Bagani” cards featuring the characters of Lakas (Enrique Gil), Ganda (Liza Soberano), Lakam (Matteo Guidicelli), Dumakulem (Makisig Morales), and Mayari (Sofia Andres). Dangal points are earned for every halimaw defeated and the player who earns most points wins the game and deemed savior of Sansinukob.

Check out the new “Bagani: The Card Game,” part of the official “Bagani” merchandise under ABS-CBN and is available at the ABS-CBN Store for only P495. For more details, visit store.abs-cbn.com or follow ABS-CBN Store on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @ABSCBNStore.

Maaari nang makibahagi sa laban ng “Bagani”…

Iligtas ang Sansinukob sa “Bagani: The Card Game”

Mula sa pagiging matagumpay na fantaserye, dadalhin naman ng ABS-CBN ang kabayanihan at galing na ipinamalas sa “Bagani” sa isang card game na magbibigay pagkakataon sa mas maraming Pinoy na madiskubre ang kwento nito,makilala ang mga hindi makakalimutang karakter, at makipaglaban upang protektahan ang mundo ng Sansinukob.

Gawa ng Balangay Entertainment at nai-publish naman ng Ludus Distributors, ang “Bagani: The Card Game” ang tabletop adaptation ng nasabing Kapamilya serye na nagbahagi ng kwentong puno ng katapangan, pagmamahal, katarungan, katatagan, at pag-asa mula sa mga bida nito sa kanilang pakikipaglaban.

Tampok ang buhay sa Sansinukob, ang “Bagani: The Card Game” ay pwedeng laruin ng dalawa hanggang limang manlalaro na kailangang hingin ang tulong ng mga Bagani upang labanan ang pag-atake ni Sarimaw at ng kanyang mga halimaw dito.

Upang magwagi, kailangang magbuo ang mga manlalaro ng mga kombinasyon ng “Bagani” cards tampok ang karakter nina Lakas (Enrique Gil), Ganda (Liza Soberano), Lakam (Matteo Guidicelli), Dumakulem (Makisig Morales), at Mayari (Sofia Andres). May makukuhang dangal points sa tuwing may matatalong halimaw at itatanghal na winner at tagapagtanggol ng Sansinukob ang manlalarong makakuha ng pinakamaraming points.

Ipagpatuloy ang pakikipaglaban sa “Bagani: The Card Game.” Bahagi ito ng official “Bagani” merchandise sa ilalim ng ABS-CBN at mabibili sa ABS-CBN Store sa halagang P495. Para sa karagdagang detalye, bisitahin ang store.abs-cbn.com o sundan ang ABS-CBN Store sa Facebook, Instagram, at Twitter @ABSCBNStore.

Bagani characters in the new ABS-CBN card game

Bagani The Card Game

Bagani The Card Game.

Bagani The Card Game logo

Been itching to experience Europe with friends? Take a step forward and travel to a country seemingly set in a different time. Embrace a rustic and colorful culture for awesome and unique encounters. Take your best pals to the beautiful country of Spain.

Here are seven experiences to bond over:

1. HEAD TO THE BEACH.

Spain boasts of exquisite and chill beaches. Start the day with a hearty plate of savory paella and fresh langoustines while you chill by the shore with your buds.

2. RELISH IN GREAT ARCHITECTURE.

No slacking off in your hotel room. Get your travel buddies up and take in all the sights to see. Make sure to visit the beautiful high-ceiling church of La Sagrada Familia, the Neo-classical monument of Puerta de Alcala, and the historic cobblestoned street of Avignon. You lot want those Instagram-worthy photos, right?

3. EXPERIENCE AND SAVOUR GREAT SPAINSH WINES

Spain is the third largest wine producer in the world, making it a wine tourism destination.  Intriguing cellars with rich history and a wide variety of spirits await. Enjoy the intricate and authentic tastes of cava, chardonnay, pinot noir, tempranillo and more.

4. TREAT YOUR TASTEBUDS TO UNIQUE SPANISH CUISINE.

The country is a paradise of scrumptious eats. Tapas in forms of anchovies, crispy croquettes, butifarras are must tries. Delicious cheese such as goat, manchego, and gorgonzola go perfect with jamon iberico and a bottle of artisanal Spanish craft beer. El Botin’s tender cochinillos (roast suckling pig) with roasted potatoes is highly recommended.

5. VISIT MICHELIN STAR RESTAURANTS.

There are a number of Michelin star restaurants, but Disfrutar is one of the finest and most enjoyable. Literally meaning ‘to enjoy’, the food it offers are exquisite and tasty. The “green and black olive,” coated in cocoa butter as well as the dainty tarte tatin pops in your mouth, while the “transparent” macaroni carbonara in special foam sauce is a delight to the senses.

6. ENJOY THE NIGHT SCENE.

No more chill drinking as you set out to the festive alleys in Las Ramblas, Gothic Quarter, El Born, and Raval. Score cocktails in sassy little spots hidden away in dark corners. It’s time to bring out the sangria, vodka, gin, vermouth and tequila and paint the town red.

7. WATCH A FLAMENCO SHOW.

No dancing is more Spanish than this. Witness a lively show at sunset to complete an awesome experience with friends.

Check out all these exciting activities in Metro Channel’s “The Crawl: Spain” with food crawlers Nico Bolzico, Dani Aliaga, and Chef Willy Trullas Moreno, Saturdays at 8 PM. Replays are available every Sunday (10 AM, 6 PM), Monday (8AM, 10 PM), Wednesday (12 NN), Friday (7 PM), and Saturday (9AM). Metro Channel (SKYcable ch. 52 and ch. 174 on HD) is now the home of chic living from the country’s authority in style, Metro. For updates, follow @abscbnpr on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit www.abscbnpr.com.