Nash Aguas and Anne Curtis Joins Kuya Kim in Matanglawin 'Under the Sea' Adventure (March 30)

Kuya Kim joins forces with teen heartthrob Nash Aguas and Dyesebel herself, Anne Curtis, for an under the sea adventure that will cap off Matanglawin’s month-long sixth anniversary celebration this Sunday (Mar 30).

Watch the “LUV U” star explore the Manila Ocean Park and interact with penguins, stinging jellyfish, and stingrays. “This is the first time I will do this. Are they really safe?” asked a hesitant Nash when he goes into the manta ray pool.

Nash isn’t the only one who has challenges to overcome because Anne also had to learn how to become a mermaid for her new role as Dyesebel. “Wearing the mermaid tail while swimming is really hard. It’s very heavy and only becomes buoyant when underwater,” explained Anne.

Anne also has to hold her breath too for quite some time.  “The longest time I was able to hold my breath was one minute and 25 seconds,” she added.

Kuya Kim will attest to that as he personally wears his own merman tail and sees if he can make it as Dyesebel’s newest leading man.

Now on its sixth year, “Matanglawin” continues to educate its viewers via fun-filled and trivia-filled episodes weekly. It has been consistently earning accolades from various award-giving bodies with Kuya Kim being among the top choices as best educational program host. Just recently, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) recognized the program with the very prestigious Ani ng Dangal award. “Matanglawin” also made it as finalist in the Educational/Instructional category of this year’s New York Festivals where it will compete with entries from different parts of the world.

Don’t miss “Matanglawin,” this Sunday (Mar 30), 9:30 AM, on ABS-CBN. 

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Robi Domingo Explores Saranggani in Matanglawin (March 2)

ABS-CBN’s multi-awarded educational program “Matanglawin,” anchored by the country’s Trivia King Kuya Kim Atienza, kicks off its month-long 6th anniversary celebration by exploring the wonders of Sarangani province together with guest host Robi Domingo this Sunday (Mar 2).

Watch Robi one adventure at a time as he goes around the home turf of boxing champion Manny Pacquiao and tuna fisheries. He would even document his trip by taking ‘selfie’ photos at every stop.

From meeting the men and women of the T’boli tribe, seeing exotic animals such as macaques, phytons, and hornbills, to getting a hold of a 2,000 year old anthropomorphic Maitum jars, Robi proves to be just as fearless as Kuya Kim in his quest for knowledge.

The sought-after TV host pushes himself even more by trying out the tubing attraction the province is famous for. Can Robi make it through this rough water ride? What will Robi and Kuya Kim learn about Sarangani?

Now on its sixth year, “Matanglawin” continues to educate its viewers via fun-filled and trivia-filled episodes weekly. It has been consistently earning accolades from various award-giving bodies with Kuya Kim being among the top choices as best educational program host. 

Just recently, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) recognized the program with the very prestigious Ani ng Dangal award. “Matanglawin” also made it as finalist in the Educational/Instructional category of this year’s New York Festivals where it will compete with entries from different parts of the world.

Don’t miss the month-long 6th anniversary celebratrion of “Matanglawin,” beginning this Sunday (Mar 2), 9:30 AM, on ABS-CBN. For more updates, follow @matanglawintv on Twitter or like www.facebook.com/matanglawintv. Tweet your thoughts on tomorrow’s episode using the hashtag #Happy6thAnniversaryMatanglawin and #RobiOnMatanglawin

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Karylle Reveals Wedding Details

After the big announcement last Saturday on the noontime show It's Showtime, singer-actress Karylle revealed some details of her upcoming wedding with Sponge Cola vocalist Yael Yuzon.

Karylle and Yael to wed soon [Photo courtesy of Philstar.com]

Karylle and Yael got engaged last year in time of their third anniversary. The private pamanhikan of Yael Yuzon's family to Karylle's dad, Dr. Modesto Tatlonghari is scheduled February 10.

Watch: Karylle's emotional wedding announcement on It's Showtime

Meanwhile, in an interview with ABS-CBN News, Karylle revealed their wedding sponsors, which includes her It's Showtime co-host Kim Atienza, Kris Aquino, Sharon Cuneta, Jose Mari Chan, mother Ricky Reyes, maestro Ryan Cayabyab, Gary Valenciano, and Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan, among others.

Karylle's mother, Diving Diva Zsa Zsa Padilla will be singing one of the wedding songs titled Pagmamahal Na Walang Wakas. It can be recalled tha it was Zsa Zsa who revealed to the public the romance between her daughter and the band vocalist.

Related: Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes React on Karylle-Yael Wedding

According to a source of ABS-CBN News, the wedding of Karylle and Yael will happen on Friday, March 21 in a private resort in Tagaytay.

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Angel, Shaina, Toni and Bea's Anti-Gravity Yoga Featured in Matanglawin (February 9)

Matanglawin goes to the extreme this Sunday (Feb 9) as Kim Atienza dares to experience some of Filipinos’ extreme past time activities, from skateboarding to bike palo, drumming, and anti-gravity yoga.

Watch Kuya Kim take it to the streets as he learns more about skateboards from Pinoy skateboard group We Legendary. What are the various tricks you can do with this popular board with wheels?

From skateboards, the Trivia King hops into a bike with a mallet on his hand to try the Bike Palo. If you think polo is only done on horseback or in the pool, Bike Palo Philippines gives the famous sport a new twist.

The adrenaline rush continues to the beat of the drum played by Ravi and Renz. With the young age of eight, these two drummers have reflexes as quick as lightning and can make music that would make any rock band proud.

Meanwhile, Kuya Kim slows it down a bit by doing some yoga classes, but instead of doing it on the floor, he will do it while in the air via the anti-gravity yoga. This exercise is said to help one strengthen his/her spine and improve one’s flexibility and blood circulation. This unique yoga style is such a big hit even to celebrities like Angel Locsin, Toni Gonzaga, Shaina Magdayao, and Bea Alonzo.

Gear up and get ready for another exciting adventure in “Matanglawin,” 9:30 AM, on ABS-CBN. For more updates, follow @matanglawintv on Twitter or like www.facebook.com/matanglawintv.

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Vice Ganda Spoofs Deniece Cornejo Startalk Interview

During the live episode of "It's Showtime" on February 5, Vice Ganda continued to joke about the mauling incident involving co-host Vhong Navarro, this time as he spoofed a recent interview of model Deniece Cornejo on GMA-7's "Startalk."

"Kuya Kim, may gusto akong sabihin sa'yo. Kuya may anak kang lalaki. Anong ituturo mo sa kanya," said Vice Ganda while copying the gestures and hand movements of Deniece in the said interview. [Watch: Deniece Cornejo Full Interview on Startalk]

Watch Vice Ganda spoof of Deniece Cornejo interview in Startalk in the video below:

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Iya Villania and Drew Arellano Wedding Photos and Video

TV hosts Iya Villania and Drew Arellano finally tied the knot on Friday, January 31 at an undisclosed location in Tagaytay. The wedding of Iya and Drew was attended by family and close friends.

The bride walking down the aisle

After 10 years of being a couple, the two decided to get married in a private ceremony by the beach. Iya, 27, and Drew, 34 are from rival networks but they have proven that love has no boundaries and it can even cross network lines.

Iya and Drew wedding road sign

The wedding was not announced publicly but there were previous reports confirming that Iya and Drew will tie the knot early this year. Iya said in an interview that the secret to their lasting relationship is keeping their romance as low-key as possible.

A perfect weather for a perfect day #IyaDrewWedding

Some of the celebrities present in Iya and Drew's wedding are Paolo Valenciano and his mother Angeli, Jericho Rosales' fiance Kim Jones, and Kim Atienza who served as one of the principal sponsors.

Photos courtesy of Paolo Valenciano. Video by Noypi Stuff

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ABS-CBN Big Winner at 2014 UPLB Gandingan Awards; Named Best TV Station

ABS-CBN Corporation welcomed the year 2014 with a bang as the network once again swept major recognitions at the recently held “Gandingan 2014: The 8th UPLB Isko’t Iska’s Broadcast Choice Awards” that includes the Most Development-Oriented TV station for ABS-CBN and Best AM Station for DZMM for the second consecutive year, and Best FM station for the newly reformatted MOR 101.9.

Most students of the University of the Philippines-Los Banos (UPLB) prefer ABS-CBN after the network bagged a total of 21 awards compared to GMA’s 19 again making it the most awarded network at the annual awards.

ABS-CBN won big in the television categories with “TV Patrol” being awarded as the Best News Program, “The Bottomline” as Best Development-Oriented Talk Show and its host Boy Abunda as Best Development-Oriented Talk Show Host, “Maalaala Mo Kaya” as Best Development-Oriented Drama Program, “Wansapanataym” as Best Development-Oriented Children’s Program, “Matanglawin” as Best Educational Program, “My Puhunan” as Best Livelihood Program for its episode “Lugaw Queen,” and Choose Philippines’ El Gamma Penumbra plug as Best Development-Oriented TV Plug. ABS-CBN was also named Gandingan ng Kaunlaran.

DZMM and MOR 101.9, meanwhile, led winners for the radio categories with Ted Failon being recognized as Best AM Announcer, “Failon Ngayon” as Most Development-Oriented Radio Program, “Suriang Bayan sa SRO” as Most Development-Oriented Radio Plug,  DJ Chacha as Best Disk Jock, and “Dear MOR” as Most Development-Oriented FM Program.

Broadcast journalist and TV personality Kim Atienza, on the other hand, once again bagged the Gandingan ng Edukasyon special award, while radio host Carl Balita was again named the Gandingan ng Kabuhayan.

Special citations were also given to ABS-CBN’s regional programs, namely ABS-CBN North Central Luzon’s “Bayanijuan: Leptospirosis” for Best Regional TV Program and ABS-CBN Palawan’s “TV Patrol Palawan” for Best Regional News Program.

The Gandingan Awards is the annual awards program of the UP Community Broadcasters’ Society in the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB). Over a thousand students vote for programs and personalities that strive to promote development-oriented issues.

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Star-Studded 'One Run, One Philippines' All Set on October 6

The brightest Kapamilya stars are set to join ABS-CBN’s advocacy run across five cities in the Philippines and the United States (US) dubbed as “One Run, One Philippines” to support and clamor for the protection of various environmental advocacies this October 6.

To be held simultaneously in Quezon City, Cebu, Davao, Bacolod and Los Angeles (USA), the country’s biggest eco-run has been launched as part of ABS-CBN’s 60th anniversary celebration.

Trivia King Kim Atienza and Primetime Princess Kim Chiu will again lead thousands of runners in the fifth “Run for the Pasig River” at the Quezon City Memorial Circle along with Anne Curtis and Karylle, and model-blogger Erwann Heusaff to support the campaign for cleaner Pasig River and its tributaries.

Hunk actors Paulo Avelino and Jason Abalos will represent the Cebu leg, wherein proceeds will go to the coastal conservation in Daan Paz, Cebu.

Maja Salvador, Aaron Villaflor and Bryan Termulo will run in the Davao leg for the benefit of ecotourism projects in Marilog Tourist Center, Davao.

Joem Bascon, Paul Jake Castillo and Bangs Garcia will take part in Bacolod leg, which will raise funds for the mangrove and livelihood projects in Punta Taytay, Sum-ag River rehabilitation, and ecotourism projects in Bacolod City Water District Campuestuhan Watershed.

The Filipino community living abroad will also be united in this move towards better environment as “One Run, One Philippines” will also happen in the US. Hunk actor Jake Cuenca along with The Filipino Channel’s Michi Valeriano, Lee Robin Salazar and Gelo will lead the Los Angeles leg, which will benefit the Green Initiative of Bantay Kalikasan in LA.

Watch out for other celebrities and personalities who will join the event.  The registration for the “One Run, One Philippines” is still ongoing until October 5.

To sign-up for the “Run for the Pasig River” (Quezon City leg), go to the booths located at SM Mall of Asia, SM North EDSA, SM North EDSA-The Annex, SM Megamall, SM Manila, SM Fairview, Chris Sports Glorietta, Chris Sports Festival Mall and Fitness & Athletics BGC. For the Cebu leg, register at ABS-CBN Cebu; for the Davao leg, register at ABS-CBN Davao, Abreeza Mall or Holiday Gym and Spa; and for the Bacolod leg, register at ABS-CBN Bacolod. Online registration for the Los Angeles leg is open at https://racewire.com/register.php?id=3348.

Log on to www.onerunonephilippines.com for other updates.

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Andi Eigenmann Goes Surfing with Kuya Kim in 'Matanglawin' (April 14)

Kuya Kim and guest celebrity host Andi Eigenmann try out some of today’s hottest water sports which can be a fun and athletic way to beat the summer heat this Sunday (Apr 14) in “Matanglawin.”

Join the country’s Trivia King as he rides the waves and learns how to surf with the help from the first female surfing instructor from the Philippine Surfing Academy.

As Kuya Kim attempts to balance himself on top of a board and surf, Andi also heads to the waters and tries her hand at wakeboarding. Can they both handle the challenge?

Don’t miss one of the month-long 5th anniversary special episodes of “Matanglawin” this Sunday (April 14) 9:30 AM on ABS-CBN.

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ABS-CBN Big Winner in 2013 Golden Screen TV Awards

ABS-CBN Corporation was the biggest winner at the Golden Screen TV Awards 2013, including the top plum Outstanding given by the Entertainment Press Society (EnPress) Inc.

ABS-CBN bagged the Outstanding Television Network Award for winning the most number of awards in both entertainment and news categories.  It was the first time in the history of the Golden Screen TV Awards that the award for Outstanding TV Television Network was given.

Overall, ABS-CBN received a total of 26 awards vs GMA’s 19 and GMA News TV’s 3.

Here is the list of Kapamilya winners of the 2013 Golden Screen TV Awards:

• Outstanding Lifestyle Program - “Kris RealiTV”
• Outstanding Lifestyle Program Host - Kris Aquino
• Outstanding Celebrity Talk Program- “The Bottomline”
• Outstanding Celebrity Talk Program Host - Boy Abunda (“The Bottomline”)
• Outstanding Showbiz Talk Program - “Showbiz Inside Report”
• Outstanding Male Showbiz Talk Program Host - Boy Abunda (“The Buzz”)
• Outstanding Female Showbiz Talk Program Host - Janice De Belen (“Showbiz Inside Report”)
• Outstanding Adapted Reality/Competition Program Hosts - Luis Manzano and Billy Crawford (“Pilipinas Got Talent”)
• Outstanding Musical Program - “ASAP 2012”
• Outstanding Original Drama Series- “Walang Hanggan”
• Outstanding Single Drama/Telemovie Program - “Maalaala Mo Kaya: Manika”
• Outstanding Breakthrough Performance by an Actor - Richard Yap (“My Binondo Girl”)
• Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series - Paulo Avelino (“Walang Hanggan”)
• Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series - Helen Gamboa (“Walang Hanggan”)
• Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Single Drama/Telemovie Program - Coco Martin (“Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kamao”)
• Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Gag/Comedy Program - Angelica Panganiban (“Banana Split”)
• Outstanding Performance by An Actor in a Drama Series - Gerald Anderson (“Budoy”)
• Outstanding Male News Presenter - Julius Babao (“Bandila”)
• Outstanding Natural History/Wildlife Program - “Failon Ngayon: Latak sa Minahan”
• Outstanding Natural History/Wildlife Program Host - Kim Atienza (“Matanglawin”)
• Outstanding Public Affairs Program - “Failon Ngayon”
• Outstanding Crime Investigative Program - “XXX: Preso sa Rizal”
• Outstanding Crime Investigative Program Hosts - Pinky Webb, Julius Babao, and Anthony Taberna (“XXX”)
• Outstanding News Magazine Program - “Patrol ng Pilipino: Ghost Employee/Dolphy Story”
• Outstanding News Magazine Program Hosts - Karen Davila, Anthony Taberna (“Ako ang Simula”)
• Outstanding  Television Network:  ABS-CBN

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ABS-CBN Newest Noontime Show: "IT'S Showtime!"

Early today, ABS-CBN released their official statement regarding the newest Kapamilya noontime show which will replace Happy Yipee Yehey. Here is their official statement.