Netflix releases the main trailer for DonBelle’s new series Can’t Buy Me Love launching on October 13

Netflix releases the official main trailer of DonBelle’s upcoming series, Can’t Buy Me Love. In the trailer, we get a more in-depth look at the characters, Bingo (Donny Pangilinan) and Caroline (Belle Mariano).

Caroline is born into a wealthy traditional Chinese family, while Bingo works different jobs to make ends meet, and in a twist of fate, the two different worlds collide. Joined by a stellar cast including veterans Rowell Santiago and Nova Villa, and masterfully directed by Mae Cruz Alviar, Cathay Garcia-Sampana, and Ian D. Loreños, the anticipated #DonBelle comeback will surely fill your weekly kilig tank.

Andrea, Kyle, Juan Karlos, Elijah, Zaijan, Xriel Top-Bill ABS-CBN And iWantTFC's New Primetime Series "Senior High"

The newest coming-of-age primetime series, “Senior High,” will showcase the country’s next generation of stars - Andrea Brillantes, Kyle Echarri, Juan Karlos, Elijah Canlas, Zaijian Jaranilla, Xyriel Manabat, Daniela Stranner, Miggy Jimenez, Tommy Alejandrino, and Gela Atayde. Joining them are veteran actors such as Angel Aquino, Baron Geisler, Mon Confiado, and Sylvia Sanchez, together with Desiree Del Valle, Kean Cipriano, Ana Abad Santos, Gerald Madrid, Inka Magnaye, Angeli Bayani, Ryan Eigenmann, Rans Rifol, Rap Robes, Kakki Teodoro, and Floyd Tena. ABS-CBN Entertainment and iWantTFC present a Dreamscape Entertainment production, “Senior High,” coming this August 28 at 9:30 PM on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, A2Z, TV5, iWantTFC, and TFC.

Will Darna Fall into Borgo's Trap

Backed by his newly formed soldiers who have superpowers to cause great harm, Heneral Borgo (Richard Quan) has made his biggest move yet to finally seize the mystical white stone from Narda/ Darna (Jane De Leon) in the hit primetime series “Mars Ravelo’s Darna.”

Among the supervillains are Noah (Paolo Gumabao), Andre (Young JV), Mayor Zaldy (Simon Ibarra), Maisha (Dawn Chang), Sigfried (Joshua Colet), Arthur Pineda (Eric Fructuoso), Ishna (Kim Rodriguez), and (Ali) Mark Manicad.

Noah can now manipulate fire, Andre has explosive powers, Mayor Zaldy has superhuman strength, Maisha can make people involuntarily move and mimic her, Pineda can control inanimate objects, and Sigfried can create a force field as a shield.  Ishna, the longtime assistant of Borgo, is a shapeshifter, while Ali has yet to transform and demonstrate his superpowers.

Pie Channel Delivers Fun and Prizes On TV, Online Starting May 23

Celebs, content creators introduced as ‘PIE jocks’

New revolutionary TV and digital channel PIE, short for Pinoy Interactive Entertainment, is here to give the traditional viewing experience a digital upgrade starting May 23. Prepare to have the ride of your life with PIE’s exuberant jocks and be among winners of cash prizes from a total pot of P10 million by tuning in to BEAM on TV or via the PIE website.

iQiyi and ABS-CBN’S Highly Anticipated First Filipino Local original

The Exclusive Titles will be iQiyi’s First Local Originals in Southeast Asia

Available Worldwide Exclusive on the iQiyi app and www.iQ.com for Free across 191 Territories

Global streaming service iQiyi, leading provider of beloved pan-Asian content worldwide seals a multi-title content deal with ABS-CBN, a leading Philippine media and entertainment company to produce four Filipino original romantic series for its  international subscribers worldwide. 

Pinoy Komiks Time: Darna Cast Revealed!

After many years in the making, Darna which was orriginally a movie turned into a TV series has finally revealed the cast and a new director for the production. Delayed due to the pandemic, the show will now start filming as they finalize the characters and story of the much-awaited Pinoy super hero Darna.

Despite being passed to many directors like Erik Matti and Jerold Tarog, they finally got veteran director Chito Rono to lead the production and of course we have Jane De Leon as Narda/Darna.

Love looks beyond flaws in the upcoming ABS-CBN series “Init sa Magdamag”

People have their flaws, but can love make things right? Gerald Anderson, JM De Guzman, and Yam Concepcion present yet another look in love in the upcoming series “Init sa Magdamag,” which will be seen outside the Philippines on TFC via cable, satellite, and IPTV starting April 19, while the pilot episode can be seen in advance via iWantTFC on April 17.

“Init sa Magdamag” starts with the young love between Tupe (Gerald) and Rita (Yam) whose story is cut short because of a circumstance that leaves Tupe to choose between protecting the woman she loves or his responsibility to his family.

As Rita moves forward, she meets Peterson (JM) who finds a reason to be a better man because of her. Yet they will be tested early on in their relationship, which is the same time when Tupe finds his way back into Rita’s world.

The new series comes after Gerald’s moving portrayal in the series “A Soldier’s Heart,” JM’s relatable character in “Pamilya Ko,” and Yam’s hated antagonist character in the series “Love Thy Woman.”

ABS-CBN names Aldrin M. Cerrado as new Global COO

ABS-CBN Corporation, a leading media and entertainment network in Southeast Asia with global presence, has announced the appointment of Aldrin M. Cerrado as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of ABS-CBN Global Ltd., which oversees all of ABS-CBN's international subsidiaries and manages its global flagship brand, The Filipino Channel (TFC).

Cerrado succeeds Olivia De Jesus who has retired from the company effective January 31, 2021.  Prior to this appointment, Cerrado served as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Compliance Officer of ABS-CBN Corporation and was immediate past CFO of ABS-CBN Global.

In his capacity as ABS-CBN Global COO, Cerrado will provide the vision and leadership in steering and growing the business in a highly challenging global economic environment and in fast-evolving regional Filipino markets overseas. 

Critically acclaimed and award-winning film “Quezon’s Game” to be screened in UAE

ABS-CBN and TFC will be screening for the first time in United Arab Emirates (UAE) the film, “Quezon’s Game,” which tells how a leader’s act of kindness and step towards equality saved lives. The film, which will be screening in UAE starting November 12, had a successful run in the U.S. and Asia and Pacific, and a unique film in concert premiere and screening in Europe early this year.

This is just in time after UAE and Israel signed a Peace Treaty, where both countries are “desiring to establish peace, diplomatic and friendly relations, co-operation and full normalization of ties between them and their peoples,” among others as stated in the treaty.

“Quezon’s Game” tells the story of how Philippine President Manuel Quezon, future U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower, and several other notable figures set out to rescue Jewish refugees from the ghettos of Germany and Austria. What seems within their power at first, turns out to be fraught with astronomical obstacles and on top of this, Quezon must battle a relapse of tuberculosis. In his final days, Quezon asks if he could have done more, before recollecting one of the least known, but most uplifting stories in Philippine history.

Two women, two different lives, victims of the same circumstance in the series “Ang Sa Iyo Ay Akin”

Two best friends who are victims of the same circumstance will become bitter rivals as they fight for what they believe they rightfully own in the upcoming ABS-CBN TV series “Ang Sa Iyo Ay Akin,” which will be available outside the Philippines via TFC starting August 17.

The series features a grand ensemble of a cast led by Jodi Sta. Maria and Iza Calzado with Sam Milby and the Philippines’ Diamond Star Maricel Soriano.

ABS-CBN Shutdown Shocks The Nation

Today May 5 in the unfortunate year of 2020, a sad yet infuriating news about the fate of the largest television network shocked the country. As the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) issued a cease and desist order to ABS-CBN and its subsidiary broadcast channels. This order came after the deadline of the broadcast franchise by the NTC in which there is also a pending bill in congress discussing the franchise.

In the final broadcast of TV patrol, they acknowledged the order by the NTC and also delivered news that still talks about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. However this broadcast is heavy to watch as they also have their anchors Noli De Castro, Ted Failon, and Bernadette Sembrano tell the sad news to the public. 

Statement On Thr Cease And Desist Order Issued By The NTC To ABS-CBN

Millions of Filipinos will lose their source of news and entertainment when ABS-CBN is ordered to go off-air on TV and radio tonight (5 May 2020) when people need crucial and timely information as the nation deals with the COVID-19 pandemic.

This is in compliance with the cease and desist order issued by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) today that prohibits ABS-CBN from continuing its broadcast operations effective immediately.

Interesting Details With The ABS-CBN Franchise Hearing

Probably the most talked about topic for Filipinos right now is not the COVID-19 epidemic, nor the the latest K-Drama but is about the renewal of the franchise of ABS-CBN which has now reached the committee tables of the Philippine Senate. Led by the chairpeerson Senator Grace Poe, the Senate committee on public services called on parties seeking broadcast renewals including executives and legal consels of the Kapamilya network.

It was attended by top executives like Carlo Katigbak, Cory Vidanes, and key personnel that will be able to answer questions regarding technicalities and clear up speculations that were also connected with the renewal proceedings. Representatives from government departments like the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Bureau of Internal Revnue (BIR), and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to address any violations or other issues regarding the franchise conditions.

So What Happens To ABS-CBN After March 2020?

People are really talking about what will happen to the TV network ABS-CBN after their broadcasting franchise will expire by the end of March 2020. As the biggest station in the country and also has branched out into different media entities, the thought of losing the network, all its shows, and all of its employees is a huge blow to broadcast media. Many of Filipinos grew up watching their shows and got to know their stars. 

And if you ask me, there are countless of memories from the people of ABS-CBN and their content, which new ones are still generated everyday for the entertainment and information of the public. Though let's look back on some of the shows and channels that the Kapamilya network has made an impact in my life.

ABS-CBN Files $4M Lawsuit against Anthony Brown and 1700 Cuts Technology for Selling Pirated Set-top Boxes Online, Promoting them on Facebook

Leading Filipino media and entertainment company ABS-CBN has filed a complaint in U.S. Federal Court in the Southern District of Texas against Anthony Brown and 1700 Cuts Technology seeking damages in excess of $4 million for allegedly pirating ABS-CBN’s content and trademark infringement.  

The lawsuit alleges that Texas local resident Brown promoted and sold modified illegal set-top boxes via various Facebook.com pages operated by Brown and 1700 Cuts Technology that enabled buyers to access ABS-CBN’s live programming without paying the appropriate fees for such services. The Facebook pages used to promote the illegal set-top boxes included two personal profile pages and a business page for “Lifeforgreatness”.

Winners in Get Reel, PH’s biggest mobile shorts film festival, announced

Get Reel Mobile Shorts Film Festival 2019, a film festival presented by McJim Classic Leather, has chosen the winners from among seven incredibly inspiring, heart-rending, and relatable mobile shorts entries shot solely with smartphones. The use of a device that almost all Filipinos have access to levelled the playing field for aspiring filmmakers who were asked to share their stories depicting the modern Filipino gentleman and the values he holds dear.

Get Reel is understandably proud to have provided an avenue for such filmmakers who rose to the challenge and turned out truly remarkable and impressive works. The following winners were announced in an awards ceremony held last August 30 at Cinema 1, Fisher Mall.

Among scores of creative entries, seven films were chosen as finalists with Dylan Ray Talon’s Walang Hanggang Ligaya Sa Una Mong Ngiti and James Edward Golla’s May Love Life Na Si Pepito Jr. bagging most of the coveted awards.

ABS-CBN International launches digital news brand TAYO for the new generation Filipinos across North America

There is a new kid on the digital content block serving uplifting news each day to the new generation of Filipinos across North America –- introducing ABS-CBN International’s TAYO News.

TAYO is a Filipino word that means “we” or “us,” a definition embraced by TAYO News in its mission to deliver content that uplifts, entertains, and informs viewers in a culturally relevant way that represents the tremendous achievements, impact, and diversity of today’s native-born Filipino community.

Knowledge Channel celebrates its 20th year of enriching education with new programs that feature some of the country's stars sharing their love for learning.

Enchong Dee returns for new season of "Agricoolture," (starting this October, every Friday and Saturday, 4:30pm) the Knowledge Channel-Land Bank produced learning series for high school students that show different agricultural activities and how they can be turned into businesses. In this season, Enchong learns fish farming, the proper handling of fishing equipment and water management, selecting and raising hogs, and yielding good and nutritious crops. 

Dimples-beauty Rivalry Gets More Intense As Richard Enters "Kadenang Ginto"

The teleserye that spawned a thousand memes gets even feistier as "Kadenang Ginto" opens its newest chapter, promising more high-stakes showdowns between the clashing Mondragons. 

Expect more heated confrontations between Romina (Beauty Gonzales) and Daniela (Dimples Romana), whose lives will soon turn upside down as they meet the new character Leon, played by Richard Yap But before their paths cross, Romina will continue to experience Daniela's wrath, after the latter seized all of the riches Romina inherited from Robert.

"IDOL PHILIPPINES" Top 12 Grand Face Off At Live Round

Viewers will witness a more intense vocal battle after the "Search for the Idol Philippines" finally named its Top 12 idol hopefuls last Sunday (June 23). 

After the gripping Solo Round, six male and six female aspiring singers will proceed to the live round where they have to perform weekly in front of a live audience and impress the judges and the voting public. 

Making it to the list are Dan Ombao, who is fighting for his second chance of becoming a singer, and Elle Ocampo, who is known for her unique style of singing and artistic expression. Fatima Louise also stays in the competition as she proves she is worthy of the coveted title, along with Lance Busa, whose singing experience abroad makes him a tough contender to beat.