Quezon's Game - A Time Of Rescues and Restrictions

With most of the entertainment choices either tell about the present or the future, it is refreshing to see another historical movie that will open our eyes about those era, the flaws and achievements they contributed for what we enjoy today. Not to be confused with the Artikulo Uno trilogy with Goyo as its latest release, Quezon's Game is a historical telling of the life of President Manuel L Quezon in the prelude of the Second World War as he attempts to save thousands of Jews from annihilation.

Playing Quezon is Raymond Bagatsing who is a very versatile and impressive actor in movies and television. His physical features are strikingly similar to the real Quezon and enhanced by make up. But his performance playing the sickly president of the Philippine Commonwealth was moving. Playing Donya Aurora Quezon is Rachel Alejandro who also gave a calm yet convincing performance giving balance to the tense situation of the cause to save the Jews.

Despite we already know what will happen in the end, execution and performance would still make it a great movie, which it did and even left me teary-eyed. It made use of a lot of elements that brings the era alive like the social gatherings, the furnishing, and even used the famous Las Casas De Acuzar 

TVplus Go Brings Digital Channels To Mobile

As ABS-CBN TVplus has already made digital TV accessible to the public with their TV box which contains exclusive channels like Cinemo,DZMM, Teleradyo etc. And it did help boost the network's reach in digital broadcast along with the analog TV. ABS-CBN has been very active in their digital platforms like iWant, YouTube, and also with TVplus, this brews speculations that these are contingency measures if ever that their broadcast franchise would not be renewed.

Now they want to reach out to more devices through the launch of the TVplus Go, a mobile dongle that connects to the micro usb port of the phone and serves as a digital receiver and stream live digital TV. As of now, it works with android devices yet it might be possible to work with apple devices.  

Love overcomes the lies in “Halik” finale

After the all-out fight for love and truth, find out what will become of the lives of Lino, Jacky, Jade, and Ace in the final episode of “Halik”, streaming in most countries worldwide via TFC Online (www.TFC.tv) on April 26 

More intense confrontations and notable clapbacks will amp up the excitement of viewers as Lino (Jericho Rosales), Jade (Yam Concepcion), Jacky (Yen Santos), and Ace (Sam Milby) face their toughest battle yet to claim their desired love and right in the last few days of the series “Halik”, seen in most countries outside the Philippines via TFC, with its final episode streaming simulcast its local airing on April 26 via TFC Online (www.TFC.tv).

US Federal District Court orders 27 pirate site operators to pay ABS-CBN $27M total in damages

Southern District of Florida, the Fort Lauderdale Division, April 5, 2019 - ABS-CBN, the largest media and entertainment company in the Philippines, has scored yet another legal victory in the United States.

A US Federal District Court in Florida has ordered 27 pirate site operators to each pay $1million for a total of $27 million in damages to media giant ABS-CBN which has scored several victories in US courts this year.

ABS-CBN unveils new, exciting opportunities for brands at LA trade event

If there is one thing that all Filipinos in North America could agree on, it’s that Filipino-language television will never be what it was before.  ABS-CBN, the world’s leading and largest Filipino media and entertainment company, has adopted new rules of engagement in its journey of evolution that follows the changing demographics of Filipinos in America: from immigration-based to U.S.-born-based.

Just recently, ABS-CBN held a trade event at L.A. Banquet before clients, advertising agencies and business partners.  The main message: this is the best time to reach out to Filipinos in the U.S. -- one of the fastest growing ethnic markets in the U.S., whether to the immigrants or to the U.S.-born and/or -raised.  ABS-CBN has exciting opportunities for various customer segments of the market that are thoughtful, research-based, and relevant to their specific needs and interests.

An innocent child will try to heal the wounds of the past in “Nang Ngumiti ang Langit”

New child star Sophia Reola will remind viewers on the value of forgiveness in “Nang Ngumiti ang Langit”, with its pilot episode streaming via TFC Online (www.TFC.tv) on March 25

ABS-CBN offers another touching story of a child who will remind viewers of the importance of forgiveness in the new series, "Nang Ngumiti Ang Langit", which will be seen in most countries outside the Philippines via The Filipino Channel (TFC), with its pilot episode streaming simulcast its local airing via TFC Online (www.TFC.tv) on March 25 at 11:30 A.M. (Manila time).

"Nang Ngumiti Ang Langit" Introduces Shopia Reola

Introducing a new show is already a something to look forward to, but what makes it more exciting is an introduction to a new star that will pave the way to her own career in show business. ABS-CBN's new show Nang Ngumiti Ang Langit is set to do that with the lead star Sophia Reola who plays the role of Mikmik that the public will find adorable, witty, and lovable.

Premiering on March 25, "Nang Ngumiti Ang Langit," is directed by FM Reyes and Marinette Natividad-de Guzman and stars RK Bagatsing, Cristine Reyes, Kaye Abad, Enzo Pineda, Pilar Pilapil Ces Quesada, Matet de Leon, and Keempee de Leon. Also joining the daytime series are child

stars Heart Ramos, Miguel Vergara and Krystal Mejes.

World Of Dance Philippines Is The Top Weekend Show In The Country

"World of Dance Philippines," the Philippine edition of the biggest dance co world has continuously been the most watch weekend program in started airing three weeks ago according to data from Kantar Media rating so far, a score of 32.3%, was achieved on January 1 competition in the the country since it 3 (Sunday). It's hashtags also regularly trend and have even reached the top of the worldwide trending list of Twitter.

Twenty dance acts from all over the country, and the world, have already qualified to go to the next round. They have showcased different dance styles and moves, and shared different tales of triumph and hope as well.

A mission to find one’s true identity in ABS-CBN series “The General’s Daughter”

Angel Locsin gets caught in the middle of the battle between two nemeses that will change her life and identity in the action-drama series “The General’s Daughter”, seen outside the Philippines via TFC

ABS-CBN opens the year with the much-awaited union of generations of grand slam actors in the upcoming series “The General’s Daughter”, which is seen in most countries outside the Philippines via The Filipino Channel (TFC), with its pilot episode streaming via TFC Online (www.TFC.tv) on January 21.

The General's Daughter Brings Back Angel To Primetime

Angel Locsin is opening up 2019 with a major teleserye in ABS-CBN with The General's Daughter slated to be part of Primetime Bida. We last saw her part of series was with La Luna Sangre. Also filled with huge names in the industry like Albert Martinez, Maricel Sorriano, and Tirso Cruz III, to name a few gives weight to the series which was rumored to replace FPJ's Ang Probinsyano both made by Dreamscape.

Angel shares that with the physically challenging role as Rhian, a daughter on a mission for revenge by pretending to be a different person to infiltrate the “enemy,” she has become more careful even having a physical therapist on set to check on her during the shoot.

Finding the freedom to love via film “Glorious"

Angel Aquino and Tony Labrusca will portray two people who will defy the odds to fight for the love they believe they deserve in “Glorious”, available outside the Philippines via TFC Online (www.TFC.tv) starting November 17

Angel Aquino and Tony Labrusca take on the most daring roles in their careers as they play lovers in a May-December love affair in “Glorious”, an original movie produced by Dreamscape Digital for streaming exclusively inside the Philippines via iWant, ABS-CBN’s new content-on-demand digital app, and in most countries outside the Philippines via TFC Online (www.TFC.tv).

The movie, which will be available starting November 17, has caught the imagination and piqued the interest of millions of netizens. Memes abound on social media, as its full trailer has earned more than 16.9 million views.

The Country's Favorite Variety Show Is Now ASAP Natin 'To!

After 23 years of being the regular Sunday entertainment habit of every Filipino, “ASAP” opens the stage to celebrate stories of hope, love and inspiration from Kapamilyas all over the world on the new “ASAP,” now called “ASAP Natin ‘To!”  starting Sunday, November 18.

The celebration of real stories and real people starts with the inspiring story of a couple from Surigao whose dreams of getting married was put on hold because of a devastating accident. “ASAP Natin ‘To!” fulfills their wedding dream by getting them married live on air this Sunday with “ASAP Natin ‘To!” stars Gary Valenciano, Piolo Pascual, Sarah Geronimo, Daniel Padilla,  Ogie Alcasid, Moira, Luis Manzano, Ms. Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, and other “ASAP Natin ‘To!” Kapamilya stars.

We Tried The "FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano" Escape Room - Did We Succeed?

The popularity of “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” is undeniable and still dominates Primetime TV, and one way to channel the show's influence is to make it interactive. How about if it would be made into an escape room? Sounds interesting.

We were treated to try the first local-TV adapted escape room at Left Behind PH located at Ayala Malls Vertis North. Based on Ang Probinsyano's premise of Cardo finding ways in the complicated and dangerous world of crime, politics, drugs, and the underground world. It is fitting since the show just recently celebrated it's 3rd anniversary.

“ASAP Live in Sydney” promises to be the biggest Filipino musical spectacle in Australia

ABS-CBN and TFC Live event helps make Sydney a must-see destination this October

Fresh from the giant success that was “ASAP Live in Honolulu” back in June this year, ABS-CBN’s longest-running variety show, and global touring musical juggernaut goes to the Land Down Under for the live performance spectacle called, “ASAP Live in Sydney”. ABS-CBN and TFC Live bring the biggest Filipino show ever to over 304,000 Filipino and Filipino-Australians, and also to the region’s larger multicultural audience, on October 20, 2018, Saturday, at the world-renowned ICC Sydney Theatre.

Love to withstand every challenge in “Araw Gabi” finale

Adrian (JM de Guzman) and Mich (Barbie Imperial) will stand together to surpass and finally end Celestina’s (Vina Morales) evil plans against their family in “Araw Gabi” finale, streaming via TFC Online (www.TFC.tv) on October 12

Adrian (JM de Guzman) and Mich (Barbie Imperial) may have proven their love for one another to be strong, but it will be tested once again as they face Celestina (Vina Morales) one more time in the final episode of “Araw Gabi”, which is seen outside the Philippines via The Filipino Channel (TFC), with its final episode streaming in most countries worldwide via TFC Online (www.TFC.tv) on October 12.

ABS-CBN International presents first U.S.-produced reality show with an All-Asian American cast via “The People’s Queen”

What happens when you bring 5 beauty pageant hopefuls to live in a mansion for 6 weeks with 2 over-the-top coaches and a team of fashion and media specialists? The People’s Queen, the glamorous new reality show that is taking the pageant world by storm, becomes available globally starting October.

The People’s Queen is being called a cross between Queer Eye for the Straight Guy and America’s Next Top Model. The show follows Cecilio Asuncion and Voltaire Tayag as they challenge five of the top Filipino pageant hopefuls in their quests for international titles.

Cecilio and Voltaire are not simply shaping the perfect beauty queen; they’re creating The People’s Queen.

“The pageant community is looking to redefine its role in an era of female empowerment and gender equality,” Asuncion explains. His history with the pageant system extends to before he was even born. His grandmother was Miss Manila. Today, Asuncion is the Director of Slay Model Management, the world’s first all-Transgender model agency and National Director of Miss Supranational USA. He judged the Miss Universe 2017 pageant in Las Vegas and hosted this year’s Miss Teen USA pageant in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Twins defy the odds to complete family in “Sana Dalawa ang Puso” finale

Jodi Sta. Maria, Robin Padilla, and Richard Yap work together to finally have the life they always dreamed of in the final episode of “Sana Dalawa ang Puso”, streaming via TFC online (www.TFC.tv) on September 14

Mona and Lisa (Jodi Sta. Maria) are on a mission to complete their family after finding out the truth about their identity on the last few days of “Sana Dalawa Ang Puso”, seen outside the Philippines via The Filipino Channel (TFC), with the final episode streaming via TFC online (www.TFC.tv), in most countries worldwide on September 14.

“Star Hunt” kicks off auditions in Asia The grand audition will go to Japan and Hong Kong this September

Is the next big star coming from Asia?

ABS-CBN's grandest audition, "Star Hunt", will go to Japan on September 8 and 9, and to Hong Kong on September 23, through The Filipino Channel (TFC), the flagship brand of the network’s subsidiary ABS-CBN Global.

The Star Hunters will be on the lookout for people with good singing and dancing skills, possess a unique personality or have an inspiring story to share.

Julia Barretto and Joshua Garcia give a modern take on a classic story in “Ngayon at Kailanman”

Julia Barretto and Joshua Garcia are ready to take their acting prowess a notch higher as they star in ABS-CBN’s latest series offering, “Ngayon at Kailanman”, which can be seen outside the Philippines via The Filipino Channel (TFC), with its pilot episode streaming in most countries worldwide via TFC online (www.TFC.tv) on August 20.

Their team-up was first seen in the Metro Manila Film Festival entry “Vince, Kath, James” in 2016, where they were teenagers that are new with the idea of love. Their tandem has grown from teens who fell in love for the first time to two persons who had loved, been hurt, and was careful to love again, in their films “Love You to the Stars and Back” and “Unexpectedly Yours” both in 2017.

Love and lies intertwine in ABS-CBN series “Halik”

ABS-CBN premieres yet another intriguing series, “Halik”, which is a story of love tested by time and temptation, starring Jericho Rosales and Yen Santos, seen outside the Philippines via The Filipino Channel (TFC), with its pilot episode streaming simulcast its local airing via TFC online (www.TFC.tv) on August 13 (Manila time), in most countries worldwide.

Rounding out the leading cast are Sam Milby and Yam Concepcion, who play the role of a husband and a wife, respectively, who cannot be trusted to uphold their commitment to their respective marriages.