Toni Gonzaga in Month-long Special of 'Wansapanataym'

Multimedia star Toni Gonzaga is going to teach kids and families different life lessons not once but four times this month as she stars in the first ever month-long special of “Wansapanataym” starting on March 10.

Watch and learn different realizations from different stories as Toni gives life to different characters each week. The multimedia star will impart different values to every family as she takes on the roles of a witch, a guy turned into a woman, and an extraordinary weather girl. Discover the different experiences Toni will embark that will help in shaping the personality of her characters.

Also starring in the month-long special are Guji Lorenzana, Isay Alvarez, Atoy Co, Angel Sy, Nina Dolino, Bryan Termulo, Eda Nolan, Tess Antonio, Cecile Paz, Dexter Doria, Janine Bernardin and many more.

The ‘Witchy Mitch’ episode of the month-long special was written by Joel Mercado and directed by Eric Salud, while the ‘Hannah Panahon’ episode was written by Noreen Capili and directed by Don Cuaresma.

Don’t miss the first month-long special of “Wansapanataym” this March 10, after “Kapamilya: Deal or No Deal” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, logon to www.abs-cbn.com or follow @abscbndotcom on Twitter.

Text by ABS-CBN

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Gerald Anderson To Guest on GGV This March 4

According to talk unit's Lui Andrada, Prince of Drama Gerald Anderson will be guesting on Gandang Gabi Vice this coming Sunday, March 4. This will be the 2nd episode of Vice Ganda's laugh trip show since it started its 2nd season immediately after the  season finale 2 weeks ago.

Gerald will be joined by 'feeling geniuses' Keanna Reeves and Ethel Booba.

Last week, Carmina Villaroel and Cesar Montano shared their hidden talents with Vice. With Keanna and Ethel guesting, a sure riot will explode this Sunday. If I'm not mistaken, this will be the 2nd time that Ethel will be guesting on GGV. The first one showed Ethel in a very funny situation, falling in her chair.

Don't forget to watch Gandang Gabi Vice Season 2 this Sunday, March 4 after PBB Unlimited. The week after, hold on for Budoy's last week, only on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida.

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Sarah Geronimo Hosts ABS-CBN's Whitney Houston Tribute

Popstar Princess Sarah Geronimo is said to host the Kapamilya network's tribute to the late music icon, Whitney Houston. Titled We Will Always Love You, the said tribute special will feature songs of Whitney Houston that truly made a mark in music history.

The said tribute will air on ABS-CBN this March 11.

Source: byxbuzz.blogspot.com

Photo courtesy of G3 San Diego

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Martin Nievera's New Album: Mga Awit at Damdamin

Following the success of 2011’s Himig ng Damdamin album which recently turned gold, Martin Nievera returned to the studio and came up with another exciting quality mixture of originals and covers in the shape of Mga Awit at Damdamin. Much like his previous work,  Mga Awit at Damdamin  features some of the most gorgeous melodies and arrangements in OPM this year. As PolyEast Records bring another OPM romantic ballads and standards collection from the concert king,  Mga Awit at Damdamin  is now available at all records bars nationwide.

The said album contains 12 tracks including some of OPM’s greatest songs from icons of the 1970s to the modern times like Anthony Castelo, Basil Valdez, Wency Cornejo, George Canseco, Ogie Alcacid, The Bloomfields and among others.

Track Listing:

1. Sa Kanya
2. Dadalhin
3. Habang May Buhay
4. Ang Lahat ng Ito'y Para Sa 'Yo
5. Kapalaran
6. Together Forever
7. Huwag Na Lang Kaya
8. Ikawa ng Musika
9. Ngayon at Kailanman
10. Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal
11. Hahanapin Ko
12. Ikaw Lamang 

Mga Awit at Damdamin album is now available with a bonus Minus-One CD, released by PolyEast Records.

In line with the album promo, Martin will be performing songs from the latest album on March 7, 2012 (5:00 P.M.) at Ayala Center, Cebu; March 10, 2012 (6:00 p.m) at Eastwood City Mall; and on March 24, 2012 (7:00 pm) at Venice Piazza, McKinley Hills. Buyers of the new album will have a chance to have a Meet and Greet with Martin at the event.

You can also buy Martin Nievera’s new album Mga Awit at Damdamin  at Odyssey Music and Video and Astrovision/Astroplus nationwide for only Php350. You can also download Martin Nievera’s new single from the number one online store in the country www.mymusicstore.ph For more info, you may visit www.polyeastrecords.com.

Photo courtesy of PolyEast Records

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TV Patrol Celebrates 25th Silver Anniversary on March 5

TV Patrol, the country's longest-running Filipino primetime TV newscast, is celebrating its 25 years of patrolling the nation to deliver the biggest news and latest happenings while empowering citizens to become actively involved in nation-building.

'Kayaban' Noli De Castro, Korina Sanchez, and Ted Failon, the most experienced and credible team of broadcast journalists in the country, will present a special silver anniversary episode on Monday (March 5) and launch the "TV Patrol Balitandaan," which will mount 25 mini-monuments, each to be revealed every week, in landmarks where the 25 biggest news events in the last 25 years happened.

 

TV Patrol will also undertake a venture called "Beinte Singko Para sa Kabayan Ko," which will encourage Filipinos to drop in 25 cents in customized TV Patrol cans to be distributed in 25 provinces all over the country. The fundraising target amount of P2.5 million will be given to selected beneficiaries.

Through the program's commemorative activities, TV Patrol seeks to engage Filipinos towards a common goal and bolsters their role as 'patrollers' that exhibit concern and service for the nation.

In 1987, the trailblazing TV Patrol revolutionized the way Philippine TV networks produce their primetime newscasts when it introduced a novel, mass-oriented format that appealed to Filipinos' craving for news reports and information when democracy was restored.

Its first 25 years saw a string of groundbreaking firsts for TV media - it became the first news program to deliver news on weekends and the first to be available online via livestreaming--innovative steps to deliver relevant and timely news and cater to more Filipinos in the country and around the world. More notably, TV Patrol has redefined the concept of citizen empowerment by encouraging Filipinos to be active and vigilant.

ABS-CBN's award-winning breakthrough election campaign "Boto Mo, iPatrol Mo" (BMPM) called on citizens to report irregularities, election violations, and emergencies via text message, MMS, and e-mail before and during the 2007 and 2010 national elections. And it was through ABS-CBN's citizen journalism campaign that the Maguindanao massacre was exposed. The first report on the Maguindanao massacre was sent by a BMPM patroller, who sent the first picture taken from the site.

BMPM, which was born from the "Citizen Patrol" segment of TV Patrol, empowered citizens to become agents of change by providing them airtime and allowing them to report on pressing problems in their own barangays and cities. Through the efforts of the BMPM Patrollers and ABS-CBN reporters and anchors, the TV network was named the most credible news source covering the elections according to a Pulse Asia survey in February 2010. 

The team of De Castro, Sanchez, and Failon topped the 2011 survey in the National Capital Region by StratPolls Inc. as the most credible news team on Philippine television.

The 25th anniversary episode of TV Patrol will air on Monday (March 5, 2012). Watch out for a special documentary marking the silver anniversary of TV Patrol airing soon on ABS-CBN.

Text by ABS-CBN, photo by ABS-CBNnews

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American Idol 2012 Top 13 Performance Videos

American Idol Season 11 Top 13 have been revealed! From 25 semi-finalists (12 girls, 13 guys), 5 girls and 5 boys were chosen as finalists based on the 33 million combined votes from the televiewers last Wednesday and Thursday. To complete the Top 13, the judges picked 3 from 6 wild cards who performed during the results show.

Courtesy of AmericanIdol.com

AMERICAN IDOL TOP 13

(in order of announcement)

1. Phillip Phillips

2. Hollie Cavanagh

3. Jessica Sanchez

4. Joshua Ledet

5. Heejun Han

6. Shannon Magrane

7. Skylar Laine

8. Elise Testone

9. Colton Dixon

10. Jermaine Jones

11. Erika Van Pelt (wildcard pick by Randy Jackson)

12. Jeremy Rosado (wildcard pick by Jennifer Lopez)

13. Deandre Brackensick (wildcard pick by Steven Tyler)

Watch the American Idol Season 11 Top 13 Performance videos:

Phillip Philips

Hollie Cavanagh




Jessica Sanchez



Joshua Ledet



Heejun Han



Shannon Magrane



Skylar Laine




Elise Testone



Colton Dixon



Jermaine Jones




Erika Van Pelt



Jeremy Rosado



Deandre Brackensick



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ASAP 2012 Runs The World This March 4

ASAP 2012 ignites television screens this Sunday (March 4) with flaming and fiery performances and talents from the ASAP family led by a remarkable heartfelt production number from Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano on ‘With Love, Gary V.’

Supah Hot ASAP Girls Cristine Reyes, Iza Calzado, Maja Salvador and KC Concepcion kick off the women’s month as they mark their teritory on the ASAP dancefloor, while ASAP’s Ultimate Men pay tribute to women with a rousing opening salvo. Meanwhile, fall in love with the charms of the hottest idols Xian Lim, Matteo Guidicelli and Markki Stroem.

Girl power reigns as Starpower Champ Angeline Quinto wows everyone once again with an unforgettable song number on ‘Angeline on Q.’ Meanwhile, Pinoy Champ Jovit Baldivino steals the spotlight with his multi-platinum record, as ASAP Sessionistas give Kapamilyas a full concert experience. Concert King Martin Nievera, Zsazsa Padilla, Vina Morales, Christian Bautista, Erik Santos, Jed Madela, Nikki Gil, and Karylle are going to blow everyone away as their flawless voices fill the ASAP Centerstage.

ASAP welcomes two of the newest Kapamilya teleseryes as Piolo Pascual, Maricar Reyes and Jericho Rosales of “Dahil sa Pag-ibig” and the magical cast of “Wako-Wako” grace the centerstage; while the “Budoy” cast led by Gerald Anderson, Jessy Mendiola and Enrique Gil extend their appreciation and bid their farewell as the show comes to a close. Star Cinema’s newest movie “Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang” leadstars Erich Gonzales and Derek Ramsay are going to surprise everyone with an unexpected duet.

Everyone should get their temperatures checked as Enrique, Enchong Dee, Sam Concepcion, Rayver Cruz, Iya Villania, Empress and John Prats spread the ‘Dougie Fever’ on Supahdance.

Takeover the world this Sunday and watch 2011 PMPC Star Awards Best Musical Variety Show and Golden Screen Awards 2011’s Outstanding Musical Program, ASAP 2012 this Sunday, 12:15 noon, on ABS-CBN. For updates, photos and to hang out live with the stars at ASAP Chill-Out, simply visit http://asap.abs-cbn.com/, follow @ASAPOFFICIAL on Twitter, or ‘like’ http://facebook.com/asapofficial.

Text by ABS-CBN

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Wako Wako Premieres This March 5 on Primetime Bida

After their sweet, cool and blockbuster tandem in their 2010 movie “Ang Tanging Ina Mo [Last ‘Na To],” acclaimed director Wenn Deramas is excited to work once again with Comedy Concert Queen Ai Ai delas Alas in ABS-CBN’s newest fantaserye “Wako Wako,” which will air on March 5.

Ai Ai said that in his reunion with Direk Wenn, she intends to give not only pure entertainment, but also inspiration to more Filipinos. She recounted that her tandem with Deramas in movies became a hit not only on its hilarious content, but also because of the life lessons it offered to the moviegoers.

In her preparation for the new project, Ai Ai went to the Holy Land recently and visited some important places in Jesus’ life. In her pilgrimage, the Comedy Concert Queen took the chance to reflect on her life and thanked the Lord for the blessings she continues to receive.

Also featured in “Wako Wako” is the called young Coco Martin Yogo Singh. For his first ever big break, Yogo is very much excited. He never thought that portraying Coco would be a sign of something big that will be offered to him.

Besides Ai Ai and Yogo, also casted in “Wako Wako” are Vandolph Quizon, Glady’s Reyes, Maricar de Mesa, Malou de Guzman, Dennis Padilla, Carlos Agassi, Abby Bautista, Markki Stroem, Liezel Garcia, Eagle Riggs, DJ Durano and Franco Daza. Other members of the program’s cast are ecstatic to be part of the project, since it’s headed by a renowned director and starred by the Comedy Concert Queen.

“Wako Wako” is a story of seven-year-old boy Muymuy (Yogo), who yearns to make his father, a respected policeman, proud. His cowardice nature, however, prevents him to do so. He will discover a magical creature and he’ll call it Wako. Wako-Wako fulfills all his wishes, but soon Muymuy discovers that every granted wish comes with a price.

A mysterious lady named Dyosa Marishka finds Muymuy and tells him that Wako is an Arukan and that she is a goddess of wishes in need of help from the creature. The goddess needs to find seven people who will provide pure selfless wishes to save her kingdom and bring her back to power. In return, Wako helps Muymuy with his family’s problems in this endearing tale of friendship and relations.

Catch “Wako Wako” premiering on March 5 (Monday), before “TV Patrol” on ABS-CBN. For more updates like “Wako Wako’s official Face book page http://www.facebook.com/wakowako.abscbn

Text and photos by ABS-CBN

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Sarah Geronimo and Christian Bautista Live In Dubai This March 10

Sarah Geronimo and Christian Bautista will be part of the annual du World Music Festival in Dubai, UAE this March 10. The said event will be held at Burj Park Dowtown Dubai. Former ASAP champion, Mark Bautista will also be joining Sarah and Christian in the said concert event.

Kicking off the 10-day festival will be Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan on March 7, followed by flamenco band The Gipsy Kings the next day and acts including Egyptian pop star Amr Diab, Filipino singers Sarah Geronimo and Christian Bautista, British singer Gabrielle, American guitarist George Benson and Egyptian composer Omar Khairat on consecutive evenings.

Free concerts will include performances by American jazz musicians Stanley Clarke and Pat Martino, Indian composer Amit Chatterjee, Malian singer Salif Keita, Emirati singer Mansoor Zayed and percussionist Trilok Gurtu and his band from India.

Tickets for each performance vary and will range between Dh150 (regular standing) and Dh995 (Platinum Seated). Performances begin at 7pm. For tickets, you may log on this website.

With text from gulfnews.com

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Kapamilya Stars For Bench 1M41M Campaign

Kapamilya stars took part in another Bench's advocacy project this 2012. The said campaign, dubbed as 1M41M encourages netizens to follow Bench on Twitter and help the said clothing brand reach 1 million followers so that it can donate 1 million pesos to the chosen charities of Bench ambassadors. Aside from Kapamilyas, Kapuso stars and other Bench models also share their part for the said campaign.

In three simple steps, we can help Bench donate P1 Million for a certain charity.

Step 1:Visit to www.benchtm.com/1m41m and log in via Twitter.

Step 2: Click the button at the right side of the page to follow @benchtm.

Step 3: vote through the poll on the right side.

That's how easy it is. Log on, follow and vote!

Watch Bench's 1M41M campaign video here and learn how you can help.

Here are the chosen charities of Bench ambassadors.

Rocco Nacino for CANCER WARRIORS FOUNDATION
Kris Aquino for A.G.A.P.P. (Aklat, Gabay, Aruga tungo sa Pag-angat at Pag-asa)
Jessie Mendiola for MISSIONARIES OF CHARITY -- ANTIPOLO
Paolo Avelino for THE PHILIPPINE RED CROSS
Diether Ocampo for K.I.D.S Foundation (Kabataang Inyong Dapat Suportahan)
Kris Lawrence for WORLD VISION
Dingdong Dantes for YES PINOY FOUNDATION
Iya Villania for SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
Sam Concepcion for WORLD VISION
David Semerad for WOLD VISION
Anthony Semerad for WORLD VISION
Isabelle Daza for EPHESUS, HOME OF THE ABUSED GIRLS
Jake Cuenca for C.R.I.B.S. FOUNDATION (Create Responsive Infants By Sharing)
Janine Gutierrez for WHITE CROSS
John Prats for NATIONAL CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
Jason Francisco for MARY MOTHER OF MERCY: HOME FOR THE ELDERLY AND THE ABANDONED
Jon Avila for PHILIPPINE ORTHOPEDIC CENTER AUXILIARY BOARD, INC
Karylle for CHILD HAUS
Lovi Poe for CHILD HOPE ASIA
Lucy Torres-Gomez for K.I.D.S. FOUNDATION (Kabataan Iwas Droga sa tulong ng Sports

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Coco Martin Appears on Newest TM TV Commercial

Prince of Indie Coco Martin is now part of 'Republika ng TM'. Last Tuesday, Coco's TM (Touch Mobile) TV commercial was aired along with Angelica Panganiban, Cesar Montano and Parokya ni Edgar. The said TVC headlines 'Mas Buo Ang Araw Mo' with the latest offers from the said cellular service brand.

Here is Coco Martin's Republika ng TM TV commercial with Angelica Panganiban, Cesar Montano and Parokya ni Edgar.

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'Unofficially Yours' Grossed P113.58 Million on its 2nd week!

Unofficially Yours is a certified blockbuster! This Star Cinema movie already grossed P113.58 million after 2 weeks of showing in theaters according to third party tabulator, Box Office Mojo. Angel Locsin and John Lloyd Cruz's movie is still number 1 in Philippine box office charts, beating big hollywood films.

Here is the list of top 10 blockbuster movies for the period of Februry 22-26, 2012 according to Box Office Mojo

TW	LW	Movie	Weekend Gross	Gross-to-Date	Week
1	1	ÜnOfficially Yours	29,888,874 PHP	113,577,694 PHP	2
2	2	Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance	18,395,311 PHP	52,586,621 PHP	2
3	N	This Means War	13,461,250 PHP	13,461,250 PHP	1
4	N	Jack and Jill	8,396,252 PHP	8,396,252 PHP	1
5	3	The Vow	3,896,428 PHP	50,672,913 PHP	3
6	N	Hitman (2012)	3,785,905 PHP	3,785,905 PHP	1
7	4	Journey 2: The Mysterious Island	2,226,787 PHP	64,537,695 PHP	4
8	N	Beauty and the Beast (3D)	1,296,945 PHP	1,296,945 PHP	1
9	N	11-11-11	1,125,821 PHP	1,125,821 PHP	1
10	9	Chronicle (2012)	512,944 PHP	35,150,875 PHP	4

**movies in yellow are debuting films for the period

Highest Grossing Pinoy Movies for 2012:

1. Unofficially Yours - P113.58 M*

2. A Mother's Story - P24.81 M

3. My Cactus Heart - P23 M

*still showing in theaters

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Sarah Geronimo Sings Coke's 100th 'Tuloy' Theme with Gary V and Somedaydream

Sarah Geronimo did a collaboration with Mr. Pure Energy, Gary Valenciano and Somedaydream for the 100th Anniversary theme song of beverage giant, Coca Cola. The said song, entitled Tuloy already make waves in music channel MYX, with its music video debuting just today March 1.

Watch the Coca Cola's Tuloy Music video featuring Sarah Geronimo, Gary Valenciano and Rez Toledo of Somedaydream.

The three might perform the song in Sarah G Live this Sunday.

Video uploaded on Youtube by MsEmerald27
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Christopher De Leon and Sandy Andolong on MMK This March 3

Real-life married couple Christopher de Leon and Sandy Andolong topbill a heavy family drama episode of “Maalaala Mo Kaya” this Saturday (March 3). They portray the roles of husband and wife Toto and Josephine who did everything provide for their family.

Fate challenges Josephine’s strength as a wife and a mother as the lives of her children go astray. While Toto wanted to let go of their responsibilities to their children who failed them, Josephine remained the ‘light’ of their family and a champion mother who gave her unconditional love to all her kids.

Together with Sandy and Christopher in the episode are Lauren Young, Edgar Allan Guzman, Jairus Aquino, Maggie dela Riva, Bettina Carlos, Randolf Stametelaky, Fred Payawan, and Devon Seron. It was researched by Akeem Jordan del Rosario, written by Arah Jell Badayos, and directed by Dado Lumibao.

Don’t miss another remarkable TV master piece this Saturday in the longest running drama anthology of Asia, “Maalaala Mo Kaya” (MMK), after “Wansapanataym” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to www.mmk.abs-cbn.com, follow MMKOfficial on Twitter, and “like” www.faceboook.com/MMKOfficial.

Text by ABS-CBN, photos by Starmometer

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The X Factor Philippines Audition Goes to Manila

The long wait is over as the highly-anticipated singing competition “The X Factor Philippines” finally invades the country’s capital for its one-day audition in search for the next singing superstar.

Join host KC Concepcion at the Trinity University of Asia (High School campus) in E. Rodriguez Blvd. in Quezon City this Saturday (Mar 3). “The X Factor Philippines” is open to all Filipinos, aged 16 and above, who can sing and who thinks he or she has the ‘x factor.’ Those interested can audition solo, duo, trio, or group acts. Those auditioning should bring a minus one CD of their audition piece. First introduced in the UK, “The X Factor” has conquered more than 30 countries as of mid-2011 and produced more than 50 winners around the world, including Melanie Amaro, who became the first season winner of “The X Factor USA” last month.

Who will be the first Pinoy “X Factor” winner? Watch out for “The X Factor Philippines,” hosted by KC Concepcion, airing soon on ABS-CBN.

Text and photo by ABS-CBN via Starmometer

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