Magpakailanman returns to Philippine TV this November

GMA Network brings back the award-winning and high-rating drama anthology Magpakailanman to mesmerize the hearts of the Kapuso viewers once more. It will be hosted by multi-awarded broadcast journalist Ms. Mel Tiangco.

Magpakailanman, an original concept and creation of the GMA Entertainment TV Group, initially ran from 2002 to 2007 and has twice been awarded the Best Drama Series category at the Catholic Mass Media Awards. During its five-year run, the program, which was a consistent top-rater, inspired the lives of many Filipinos and promoted good family values to its viewers. 

MUSIC LYF: Christian Bautista’s X Class earns rave reviews; three shows this weekend

Asiansation Christian Bautista did not lie when he said that his 19^thanniversary concert is his biggest, best concert to date. Backed with perhaps the best in the industry, Louie Ocampo as Musical Director, Rowell Santiago as stage director, and STAGES as producer, Christian proved that he is indeed the most important male singer of his generation.

X Class boasts of Christian’s finest live performance in his 10-year-old career with able support from his guests Jordan Bautista, Myke Salomon, Ikey Canoy, Zia Quizon, and Alodia Gosiengfiao. During the first two nights of the show, Christian was joined by no less than Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez and international star MiG Ayesa.

This weekend, Megastar Sharon Cuneta (12^th) and Pop Diva Kuh Ledesma (13^th) will join Christian. Special guests are lined-up on the 14^th, which promises to touch the heartstrings o
f everyone who will watch.

Kapuso programs: In demand in today's global television market

GMA7 continues to showcase its high caliber entertainment programs among international audiences through the aggressive marketing efforts of its content acquisition and distribution arm, GMA Worldwide, Inc. (GWI).

Over the last ten months, GWI actively participated in various TV markets and expositions all over the globe alongside other major players in the international entertainment industry.

Last December 2011, GWI attended the Asia Television Forum 2011, Asia's premium content market across all entertainment platforms, held in Singapore. Among the titles that were highlighted during the event were the groundbreaking epicserye Amaya, the equally successful drama Munting Heredera (Little Heiress), Daldalita, Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin (Only You), and the first Filipino film ever to be shown in Hollywood, The Road.

BPI 24/7 Encourages Filipinos to Get Out More

(L-R) BPI’s Assistant Vice President, Carlo Gatuslao, and Senior Vice
President and Head of Electronic Channels Group, Noel Tagaza;
Zest Air’s Assistant Vice President-Business Development,
Vanessa Caceres; and Philippine Hotel Reservations Service Inc.’s Chief
 Executive Officer and Co-founder, Lila Rosenberger; and BPI’s
 Brand Manager, Patrick Zulueta.

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), in partnership with Zest Airways Inc., Philippine Hotel Reservations Service Inc. (PHRS), launches a travel and rewards campaign, “Get Out More” which gives BPI clients a chance to win an all-expense paid trip for four (4) to the seven (7) of the top destinations in the country, just by paying bills online, over the phone, or through their mobile phones.

Through the BPI 24/7 Banking Channels, the Unibank continues to redefine the Filipino’s banking lifestyle as it allows clients to bank easily, securely, anytime and anywhere. Be it through the internet, telephone, or mobile phone, BPI provides clients innovative ways to accomplish over 100 financial transactions without going to the bank, allowing them more time for more important matters.

REEL DEAL: This Guy's in Love with U, Mare! BlogCon

After the "Unkabogable" Pinoy movie of all time Praybeyt Benjamin, Vice Ganda has made a mark in Philippine Cinema and now back in the movies with another new movie from Star Cinema also under the direction of Direk Wenn De Ramas. Along with Vice, This Guy's in Love with U, Mare! stars Luis Manzano and Toni Gonzaga.

This Guy's in Love with U, Mare! is about an unlikely love triangle. After Lester (Vice Ganda) catches his boyfriend (Luis Manzano) proposing marriage to Gemma (Toni Gonzaga), it seems as if his whole world comes crashing down. He devises a brilliant plan to keep Gemma away from his ex by making her fall for in love with him.

Noel Cabangon scores Gold for Tuloy Ang Byahe

After only two months after release, Noel Cabangon’s Tuloy Ang Byahe has scored a Gold Record Award. The album, produced by Universal Records, is a follow-up to the highly-successful Byahe album which spawned a Double Platinum Record Award.

Universal Records Managing Director Kathleen Dy-Go awarded Noel during the launch of his latest single Kailan, also included in the album.

Tuloy Ang Byahe includes Noel’s rendition of OPM classics originally recorded by icons Smokey Mountain, Leah Navarro, VST and Company, Dulce, APO, Freddie Aguilar, Florante, Rey Valera, Hotdog, Zsa Zsa Padilla, among others.

Recently, Noel’s Panaginip album swept the Star Awards for Music and Catholic Mass Media Awards.

Noel is being managed by Orion Entertainment. For inquiries and bookings, please call 0916-4140358 or email olrac1023@gmail.com.

REEL DEAL: Taken 2 - Box Office

“TAKEN 2” DOMINATES LOCAL (PHILS.) BOX-OFFICE AT P64.82 MILLION NATIONWIDE

“Taken 2” opened (Oct. 4) to a very strong weekend in the Philippines, dominating the local box-office with its 4-day nationwide opening weekend at P64.82million. The figure translates to an astounding 60% slice of the domestic market nationwide who came to see Neeson return as Bryan Mills, an ex-CIA whose special skills are unmatched and stops at nothing to protect his family.

AAAP holds seminar on policy issues affecting adults with autism

The Association for Adults with Autism Philippines (AAAP) will hold an educational seminar on diagnostic, treatment, and policy issues affecting adults with autism.   

The seminar will be held on Saturday, October 13, 2012, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Justitia Room, 4/F, Ateneo Law School, Rockwell Center, Makati City.

An all-Filipino panel of specialists based in Manila and the US are the featured speakers:

Autism Spectrum Disorders: Criteria and Causes. Speaker: Lirio Sobrevinas Covey, Ph.D., Professor of Clinical Psychology in Psychiatry, Columbia University Medical Center, New York

Lorna Tolentino is back to being a Kapuso

Veteran and grandslam actress Lorna Tolentino today signed an exclusive contract with media giant GMA Network and is set to star in an upcoming drama series with Dingdong Dantes and Kylie Padilla.  

In a contract signing held this morning at the GMA Network Center, GMA Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon, President and COO Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr. and Entertainment TV OIC Lilybeth G. Rasonable formally welcomed Tolentino back to her home network.  

REEL DEAL: Flying Swords of Dragon's Gate

SM CinExclusives brings a film that will get your adrenaline pumping with high flying action with  Flying Swords of Dragon's Gate starring martial arts action star Jet Li.

As one of the defining stories of the martial arts genre, the saga of the Dragon Gate Inn has already been the source material for two classic martial arts films.

Now legendary writer/director/producer Tsui Hark together with Visual Effects creator of ‘Avatar’ – Chuck Comisky revisits these legends in ‘The Flying Swords of Dragon Gate’ bringing new characters and ancient conflicts to life through the vivid depth of 3D.

The film picks up three years after the disappearance of the enigmatic innkeeper Jade and the massive fire that consumed the Inn. A new Dragon Inn has risen from the ashes, staffed by a band of marauders. Masquerading as law-abiding citizens by day, they use the cover of night to continue their true calling as fortune hunters. Now, Ming Dynasty general Chow Wai-On (Jet Li) clashes with nefarious eunuch Yu Hua-Tian (Chen Kun), but the real action begins when the feuding pair encounter Lin Yan-Qiu (Zhou Xun) at a secluded desert outpost known as the Dragon Gate Inn.