Dingdong Dantes’ upcoming primetime series tackles politics and the end of the world

GMA’s Primetime King Dingdong Dantes is going to star in an upcoming primetime series which is scheduled to replace the controversial “My Husband’s Lover” come October.

The series entitled “Genesis” is mainly drama with a bit of science fiction (sci-fi).  In the story, a large asteroid is approaching Earth, endangering the lives of all of its inhabitants. But even before that happens, Earth is already on the brink of an apocalypse due to natural calamities (e.g. tsunamis, typhoons, etc.).  Chaos is everywhere and death tolls are rising.  How people go about their business during these trying times is the pivot of the series.

In “Genesis,” Dingdong portrays a member of the Presidential Security Group (PSG) whose main mission is to protect the supreme leader of the land at all costs.  In his performance of his duty, he comes across danger brought about by crime and calamities.  In the end, he will have to choose between saving the lives of others or his own. 

Primetime King Dingdong Dantes renews contract with GMA Network

It is confirmed: Dingdong Dantes is still very much a Kapuso!

The actor, touted as Primetime King, officially renewed his contract with GMA Network today, September 14, making him an exclusive talent of the network for the next five years.  

The renewal, which took place at the Manila Polo Club this morning, ultimately debunked rumors of a possible transfer of the actor to another network. 

Present during the contract signing were GMA Chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon, President and COO Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr., EVP and CFO Felipe S. Yalong, Entertainment TV OIC Lilybeth G. Rasonable and Dingdong's manager Perry Lansigan. 

MUSIC LYF: Krista K to Headline 1 World Music Festival

The 1 World Music Festival will happen in Singapore and proudly representing the Philippines is our very own Beauty Queen Dance Diva Krista K. 1 World Music Festival will be held during the prestigious F1 Race in Singapore on September 20 & 21.  Krista K will be performing a 30 minute set on September 21 on the main stage.

Having a rising career in singing and dancing, she also got to do a lot of gigs in Malaysia with her debut album and now part of one of the biggest music festivals in Asia. The event will be the biggest collection of International Music Superstars Asia has seen this year.

Krista K will be headlining the event together with Mega Superstars Moby, Snoop Dogg, Far East Movement, Iggy Azalea, the Cataracs, and T-Pain. Also peforming will be Taboo from the Black Eyed Peas which Krista has performed with before.

3M Philippines Kicks-off Home-mazing Ideas Workshop at Alabang Town Center

3M Philippines brings a rebranded workshop entitled “Home-mazing Ideas” following the success of the first two workshops held in 2011 and 2012, together with Good Housekeeping magazine. The first leg of the series of workshops kicked off at the Alabang Town Center in Muntinlupa City.

Now on its third year, the Home-mazing Ideas Workshop goes around the Philippines to conduct workshops at malls, residential areas, and condominiums on best of home improvement ideas including topics about clutter management, and space saving home organization tips, from the country’s best interior design and home experts. The workshop features Ms. Koni Esteban, a freelance DIY and Craft Specialist; and cool guys from Mad Science.

3M Philippines showcases its Command™ Damage-Free Hanging Solutions, Filtrete Aircon Filters, and the Scotch® Duct Tape and Scotchblue™ Painter’s Tape at the workshop, providing space management solutions to improve living quality of homes.

Three good reasons to fly with Tigerair Airline launches new services

Tiger Airways Philippines (Tigerair), Asia-Pacific’s leading value-for-money airline, recently launched three new services to make travelling and booking transactions more convenient for its passengers: mobile application for instant bookings via cellular device; book online-pay in cash, a partnership with 7/11 as an outlet for payments of flights booked online; and transfer service for hassle-free travel from Kalibo Airport to Boracay.

The Tiger Mobile Application may be downloaded free in Apple and Android devices. It allows customers to search for the best flight deals, book flights, select seats and store personal information while on the go in their respective mobile phones.

“For added security and convenience, booked flights can also be retrieved automatically via a personal 4-digit pin. The mobile application is also an easy and convenient way to rebook via Tigerair as you can store your personal information under the “my profile section” such as your name, date of birth, passport information, full address and contact information,” said Joey Laurente, VP for Commercial of Tigerair Philippines.

XSTIG: Win cool gadgets from KakaoTalk’s Facebook and Twitter contests!

Do you love tweeting your friends and taking wacky shots with them? If yes, then get a chance to you win cool gadgets from KakaoTalk Philippines’ Facebook and Twitter contests!

#KakaoKita Twitter Contest

For Tweeps, you just need to follow @KakaoTalkPH on Twitter and like KakaoTalkPH on Facebook. Then simply tweet who you want to be your Kakao (KakaoTalk chatmate) and tag him or her and @KakaoTalkPH. To complete your post, include the hashtag #KakaoKita.

Sample Tweet: “I want @SarahG to be my Kakao! You too can invite your friends to @KakaoTalkPH and win an iPad! #KakaoKita Qualified entries will be put into a raffle. There will be one winner per week that will be announced on KakaoTalk’s Facebook and Twitter accounts. Each winner will receive an iPad Mini and KakaoTalk sticker dolls.

GMA-7’s Binoy Henyo Down To Its Last Week - Cebu Promo Tour Set This Saturday

Before GMA Network’s heartwarming family drama series Binoy Henyo bids goodbye to its viewers, lead actress Sheena Halili together with co-stars Gwen Zamora, Lucho Ayala, and Luis Alandy are about to win more hearts as they make their way to the Queen City of the South for a promo tour.

On Saturday, September 14, Kapuso stars Sheena, Gwen, Lucho, and Luis banner a Kapuso Mall Show at the Gaisano Grand Mall Dumanjug in Cebu. They are set to perform before their supporters beginning at 3pm.

“Gusto naming samantalahin ang pagkakataong ito upang personal na makapagpasalamat sa walang sawang suporta at hindi matatawarang pagmamahal na ibinibigay ng mga Kapusong Cebuanos sa Binoy Henyo. Sana ay hindi sila bumitiw dahil sa huling linggo ng Binoy Henyo, tinitiyak namin na mas kapanapanabik na mga eksena ang aabangan nila,” says Sheena, who plays the role of Agnes, Binoy’s uneducated mother who loves him unconditionally.

MUSIC LYF: Sandwich Rocking for Fifteen Years and Beyond

Bands come and go, and it would take a great bond and a common love of music that keeps the band together between thick and thin, and that is what the members of Sandwich have that is no secret to their fans and friends. Now they found themselves 15 jamming together and have performed countless times in a lot of locations.

Their works have been hits of the modern Pinoy, with music video that goes beyond the box like "DVDX" "Sugod" and "Lakad" made their mark in the industry. Being fans of music and watching bands keeps them rooted to what they love to hear and what they love to do. So basically, everything boils down to music as their foundation.

JUAN MINUTE: Galema: Anak ni Zuma Presscon

Andi Eigenmann is back on TV in the Kapamilya Gold block with Galema: Anak ni Zuma, an adaptation from the comic and movies series which has also been a buzz back in the days.

With a stellar cast, the new Kapamilya show is set a new viewing experience on afternoon drama TV. Directed by Wenn V. Deramas, the series would also bring back to TV after working on successful  movies such a Bromance and Sisterakas. 

We would also see for the first time on ABS CBN, Meg Imperial who hailed from the other network and Galema as her first project as a new Kapamilya.

Sineng Pambansa National Film Festival 2013 – All-Masters Edition at SM Cinemas nationwide

The Film Development Council of the Philippines, in cooperation with SM Cinema, the largest cinema exhibitor chain in the country, brings you Sineng Pambansa National Film Festival 2013 – All-Masters Edition. Opening today, September 11, 2013, the filmfest features twelve of the best and most prolific film directors in the country. This year’s NFF will showcase fresh masterpieces from Philippine’s cinema greats: Mel Chionglo, Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes, Joel Lamangan, Elwood Perez, Gil Portes, Jose Javier Reyes, Maryo J. Delos Reyes, Chito Rono, Romeo Suzara and Celso Ad. Castillo.

Elwood Perez of Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit fame makes a comeback with Otso starring veteran actress Anita Linda which is a story of an ambidextrous, aging author who calls on his Muse to rid of his writer’s block while Gil M. Portes, director of the Gawad Urian-winning Mga Munting Tinig directs Ang Tag-araw ni Twinkle, an account of a drug addict who seeks rehabilitation and in the process re-connects with her dying father. Ang Tag-araw ni Twinkle stars actress Ellen Adarna and Dominic Roco.