ABS-CBN Postpones 'Got to Believe' | Official Statement Released

ABS-CBN management has decided to postpone the airing of the teleserye Got to Believe which stars teen king and queen Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo.

The network has previously scheduled the airing of the said teleserye this July 2013 along with Muling Buksan Ang Puso which already premiered last July 8. However, its airing was moved. 

Rumors started to circulate that the management was disappointed with Got to Believe, the reason they recalled its showing this July. ABS-CBN, on the other hand, releases an official statement denying these rumors.

The statement reads:

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The management of ABS-CBN is just as excited as the viewing public for the airing of “Got To Believe.” There is no truth to speculations that the airing was postponed because management was disappointed with the program. In fact, the TV series starring Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernado thrilled and impressed the management. In as much as management wants to air it, it has decided to postpone the airing until enough episodes are canned. ABS-CBN firmly believes that “Got To Believe” will offer a new experience to TV viewers and looks forward to airing it soon.

BONG R. OSORIO

Head, Integrated Corporate Communications Division

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So there you go! KathNiel fans will have to wait for a few months (maybe one or two) and we will be treated once again with another quality and entertaining series starring our favorite stars. Patience is a virtue, after all.

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Be Careful With My Heart First Anniversary Marks Ser Chief and Maya's 1st Monthsary

Be Careful With My Heart stars Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap continue to feel blessed because of the unexpected success of their kilig-serye that recently celebrated its first anniversary on television. “Be Careful With My Heart” premiered on ABS-CBN’s Primetanghali block on July 9 last year.

“We’re really overwhelmed with this achievement because these days only a few shows last this long and we’re happy that ours is one of those lucky few,” said Jodi.

Richard, meanwhile, paid tribute to their viewers who have made their teleserye no. 1. “People still love the show, so we’re really very thankful to them. It’s a real blessing for us. And I’m glad to know that other viewers also consider our show as a blessing to them,” he shared.

Aside from the first anniversary of “Be Careful With My Heart,” TV viewers also took part in the celebration of Maya (Jodi) and Ser Chief’s (Richard) first monthsary.

Will the blissful relationship of Maya and her Ser Chief continue to blossom? Or will something come up to spoil their happiness?

Don’t miss “Be Careful With My Heart,” Monday to Friday, 11:45am, before “It’s Showtime” on ABS-CBN’s Prime-Tanghali. Also, don’t miss “Be Careful With My Heart Sabado Rewind” every Saturday, 10:30 am, before “It’s Showtime.” For more updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.com, follow @becarefulheart on Twitter; and ‘like’ the show’s official Facebook fanpage at www.facebook.com/becarefulwithmyheartofficial.

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'Annaliza' Hits All-Time High TV Ratings Nationwide

More viewers are getting hooked on the primetime family drama series topbilled by now certified teleserye princess Andrea Brillantes, “Annaliza,” after it recorded an all-time high rating of 20.5% nationwide last Thursday (July 4) or 9 points ahead of its rival “Home Sweet Home” (11.4%), according to data from Kantar Media. 

This is the highest rating garnered by the show since it started airing last May 27. Kantar Media also reported that day by day, “Annaliza” showed a significant growth in viewership, with a minimum difference in ratings by 5%, as opposed to its rival program in the time slot. 

The story heats up this week as Annaliza and Isabel (Denise Laurel) become closer to each other, which raises the ire of Stella (Kaye Abad). Stella is now more determined to hide the truth from Isabel and Lazaro (Patrick Garcia) so that she can finally take revenge on her former lover who hurt her so much in the past.  

What is Stella capable of doing with the anger she feels for the couple? How long can Annaliza bear Stella’s abuses? What will happen when a confrontation ensues between Isabel and Stella? 

Don’t miss Annaliza weeknights before TV Patrol in ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida. For updates, like the show’s official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Annaliza2013 or follow @Annaliza2013 on Twitter and share your reactions using the hashtag #Annaliza.

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The Voice of the Philippines Battle Rounds Airs July 28 | Battles Stage and Set Total Level Up

The highly anticipated Battle Rounds of The Voice of the Philippines happened on July 8 and 9 at the ABS-CBN Studio 10 (ASAP Studio), three weeks ahead of its scheduled telecast.

In the Battle rounds, the four superstar-coaches Sarah Geronimo, Lea Salonga, Bamboo and Apl de Ap trimmed down the number of members in their team by pairing them up in a singing showdown happening atop a stage similar to a boxing ring (see photo above).

The two-day taping saw 24 battles but compared to its US and UK counterparts, The Voice of the Philippines will have a triangle fight which means that some battles will have three members in the showdown instead of just two. The triangle fight was due to a surprise twist to be revealed later this month, adding one artist per team instead of the original 12.

According to a reliable source, one of the triangle fights will pit Deb Victa, Nicole Parada and Angelique Alcantara of Team Bamboo against each other (Check out all the artists per team as of the latest Blind Auditions).

In all the battles, only one artist who impresses their coach will advance to the live shows which will happen at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila.

The Battle rounds of The Voice PH was also made unique by the presence of each team's advisor during the battles. The "trusted advisers" (Joey Ayala for Team Bamboo, Gary Valenciano for Team Sarah, Gerard Salonga for Team Lea and Arnel Pineda for Team Apl), helped the coaches in honing their respective artists prior to the Battle rounds. 

According to Coach Lea Salonga, the Battle Rounds will start airing on July 28 which means, five more episodes of the Blind Auditions are expected to air. "Lima na lang ang natitira [na episodes of Blind Auditions]. Battles start on Sunday, July 28!!! Promise, iba na ang suot!" replied coach Lea to a fan on Twitter.

Hosted by Toni Gonzaga with Alex Gonzaga and Robi Domingo, The Voice of the Philippines airs Saturdays at 9 p.m. and Sundays at 8:15 p.m.

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Julia Barretto Thankful for a Good Showbiz Start; Getting Closer with Diego Loyzaga

Kapamilya teen star Julia Barretto is grateful to ABS-CBN for getting her career off to a good start with the top-rating “Wansapanataym” special, which she topbills alongside child wonders Zaijian Jaranilla and Xyriel Manabat.

“I’m very thankful to ABS-CBN for giving me this opportunity to be a part of another ‘Wansapanataym’ special. Aside from being my training ground in acting, it also gives us the chance to teach and impart kiddie TV viewers with good values,” said Julia, who admittedly enjoys working with Zaijian and Xyriel. “I enjoy spending time with them on the set because they are like my younger siblings. They are fun to be with, kind and very professional.”

Meanwhile, unlike the good working relationship of Julia, Zaijian, and Xyriel in real life, the friendship of their characters in “Wansapanataym Presents Petrang Paminta” will be tested this Saturday (July 13), as Aya (Xyriel) tells the secret of her sister Petra (Julia) and the ‘prince of peppers’ Pampam (Zaijian) to others. Now that their world is in danger, dwarves decide to throw Pampam out of their kingdom and transform him into a human. How will Pampam’s friendship with the sisters change especially now that the love of his life Petra is getting closer with her childhood friend Sancho (Diego Loyzaga)?

Together with Julia, Xyriel, Diego, and Zaijian are Ruby Rubi, Kiray Celis, Atak Aranas, Maricar de Mesa, Epy Quizon, Jayson Gainza, Tess Antonio, Joey Paras, Jeff Luna, and Alora Sasam. Based from the novel of Pablo Gomez, “Wansapanataym Presents Petrang Paminta” is written by Noreen Capili, Joel Mercado, and Yam Tanangco, and directed by box-office director Wenn V. Deramas.

Don’t miss the continuation of the four-week special of the storybook of Pinoy kids, “Wansapanataym” this Saturday, 6:45pm, after “Kapamilya: Deal or No Deal” on ABS-CBN. For updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.com or follow @abscbndotcom on Twitter.

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My Lady Boss Gross P13.9-M in 5 Days | Box Office Mojo

GMA Films and Regal's My Lady Boss starring Marian Rivera and Richard Gutierrez has grossed P13.9 million in five days according to third party tabulator Box Office Mojo (BOM).

My Lady Boss premiered on July 3 and failed to surpass the box office gross of Star Cinema's Four Sisters and A Wedding which stars Marian's ultimate rival Angel Locsin, Bea Alonzo, Toni Gonzaga, Shaina Magdayao and Enchong Dee. The Star Cinema movie raked in P15 million on its opening day and grossed P120 million in two weeks.

Illumination Entertainment's Despicable Me 2 topped the box office with a total of P125.65 million in 5 days, breaking box office records of animated films in the country.

Here are the top movies in the Philippines for the period July 3-7 according to BOM.

TW	LW	Movie	Studio	Weekend Gross	Gross-to-Date	Week
1	N	Despicable Me 2	UIP	125,645,763 PHP	125,645,763 PHP	1
2	N	White House Down	Sony	33,762,030 PHP	33,762,030 PHP	1
3	2	World War Z	UIP	19,076,565 PHP	197,850,424 PHP	3
4	N	My Lady Boss	n/a	13,904,686 PHP	13,904,686 PHP	1
5	1	Monsters University	Disney	10,019,564 PHP	76,101,014 PHP	2
6	3	Man of Steel	WB	2,799,055 PHP	385,279,467 PHP	4
7	N	The Bling Ring	Pioneer	1,127,740 PHP	1,127,740 PHP	1
8	4	The Heat	Fox	978,132 PHP	7,730,954 PHP	2
9	N	No Tell Motel	Pioneer	857,795 PHP	857,795 PHP	1

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National TV Ratings (July 8): Muling Buksan Ang Puso Pilot Episode Ranks 2nd

ABS-CBN's biggest teleserye this year, Muling Buksan Ang Puso debuted on second place with 28.4% next to Juan Dela Cruz. 

The show stars Julia Montes, Enchong Dee and Enrique Gil and also features some of the biggest names in the industry like Ms. Susan Roces, Pilar Pilapil, Cherie Gil, Agot Isidro and Dante Rivero.

Meanwhile, Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala got 23.2% ratings nationwide on Monday (July 8) after breaching the 30% mark on July 6. The show was given a later timeslot in favor of Muling Buksan Ang Puso, the reason for the sudden drop in ratings. It is now pitted against controversial series My Husband's Lover.

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs on July 8, 2013 among Total Philippines (Urban & Rural) households:

July 8, 2013 (Monday)
Daytime: 1. Be Careful With My Heart (ABS-CBN) - 22.8% 2. Eat Bulaga (GMA-7) - 15.5% 3. Minute To Win It (ABS-CBN) - 13.9% 4. It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 11.9% 5. The Ryzza Mae Show (GMA-7) - 11.6% 6. Dugong Buhay (ABS-CBN) - 11.1% 7. Absolute Boyfriend (ABS-CBN) - 10.7% 8. Mga Basang Sisiw/Kakambal Ni Eliana (GMA-7) - 10.3% 9. My Little Juan (ABS-CBN) - 9.7% 10. Maghihintay Pa Rin (GMA-7) - 9.0%	Primetime: 1. Juan Dela Cruz (ABS-CBN) - 32.2% 2. Muling Buksan Ang Puso (ABS-CBN) - 28.4% 3. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 25.7% 4. Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala (ABS-CBN) - 23.2% 5. Anna KareNina (GMA-7) - 20.7% 6. Mundo Mo’y Akin (GMA-7) - 20.3% 7. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 17.8% 8. Annaliza (ABS-CBN) - 17.0% 9. My Husband’s Lover (GMA-7) - 15.0% 10. Home Sweet Home (GMA-7) - 10.1%

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National TV Ratings (July 7): The Voice of the Philippines Breaks Record

The Voice of the Philippines garnered 30.8% TV ratings nationwide on July 7, the first time it breaches the 30% mark on a Sunday, making it the highest rating Sunday episode so far and the second over-all. 

The Voice PH registered its highest TV rating on June 22 (Saturday) with 32%. Since it's premiere, the reality singing search has been a consistent number 1 on Sundays and playing at numbers 2 and 3 on Saturdays next to perennial top show MMK.

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs on July 7, 2013 among Total Philippines (Urban & Rural) households:

July 7, 2013 (Sunday)
Daytime: 1. ASAP 18 (ABS-CBN)/Kapuso Movie Festival (GMA-7) - 12.7% 2. GMA Blockbusters (GMA-7) - 12.5% 3. Up (ABS-CBN) - 11.4% 4. LUV U (ABS-CBN)/Sunday All Stars (GMA-7) - 10.5% 5. GMA Blockbusters (GMA-7) - 9.7% 6. Toriko (GMA-7) - 9.5% 7. Super Book (GMA-7)/Aha (GMA-7) - 9.4% 8. Born To Be Wild (GMA-7) - 9.2% 9. Pororo (GMA-7) - 8.8% 10. Cinderella (GMA-7) - 8.6%	Primetime: 1. The Voice of The Philippines (ABS-CBN) - 30.8% 2. Rated K (ABS-CBN) - 23.3% 3. Pepito Manaloto (GMA-7) - 21.1% 4. Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) - 20.9% 5. Goin’ Bulilit (ABS-CBN) - 18.4% 6. Gandang Gabi Vice (ABS-CBN) - 18.3% 7. Imbestigador (GMA-7) - 13.4% 8. TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) - 12.3% 9. Kap’s Amazing Stories (GMA-7) - 11.8% 10. 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) - 8.3%

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Gretchen Barretto Joins Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala Cast | Is She a Kontrabida?

Award-winning actress Gretchen Barretto will soon make a grand comeback to primetime TV via ABS-CBN’s hit drama series “Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala,” which is topbilled by Pinoy Soap Opera Queen Judy Ann Santos.

In her official Instagram account, La Greta recently posted photos of her while taping for the teleserye. “I love joining this team and I’m loving every minute of it,” said Gretchen in one of her photo captions. In the story of “Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala,” she will play the role of Attorney Eva Custodio.

Discover the ties that unite Atty. Custodio and Anessa (Judy Ann) in the fiercer story of “Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala,” weeknights on its new timeslot at 9:15:pm, after “Muling Buksan Ang Puso” on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida. For more updates about the show, log on to www.facebook.com/HKLM.TV and follow @HKLM_TV on Twitter.

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National TV ratings (July 6): Paulo Avelino's MMK, The Voice and Wansa Top TV Viewing

The Maalaala Mo Kaya episode of Paulo Avelino was the most-watched program last Saturday (July 6). The said episode feautures Paulo as the born mute Apaw and his friendship with Dante played by Joem Bascon.

Meanwhile, MMK (which registered 33.7% TV rating nationwide) was followed by Wansapanataym presents Petrang Paminta starring Julia Barretto, Zaijian Jaranilla and Xyriel Manabat then The Voice of the Philippines in third place.

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs on July 6, 2013 among Total Philippines (Urban & Rural) households:

July 6, 2013 (Saturday)
Daytime: 1. Eat Bulaga (GMA-7) - 15.0% 2. It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 11.8% 3. Toriko (GMA-7) - 10.1% 4. Pororo (GMA-7) - 9.9% 5. Tamagotchi! (GMA-7) - 9.3% 6. Super Book (GMA-7) - 8.8% 7. Maynila (GMA-7) - 8.2% 8. Failon Ngayon (ABS-CBN) - 7.6% 9. Be Careful With My Heart Rewind (ABS-CBN) - 6.8% 10. SOCO (ABS-CBN) - 6.7%	Primetime: 1. Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) - 33.7% 2. Wansapanataym (ABS-CBN) - 28.4% 3. The Voice Of The Philippines (ABS-CBN) - 27.4% 4. Magpakailanman (GMA-7) - 18.9% 5. Vampire Ang Daddy Ko (GMA-7) - 17.4% 6. Kapamilya Deal Or No Deal (ABS-CBN) - 14.9% 7. Celebrity Bluff (GMA-7) - 12.7% 8. One Day Isang Araw (GMA-7) - 11.7% 9. Toda Max (ABS-CBN) - 11.0% 10. Kapuso Movie Night - 9.8%

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National TV Ratings (July 5): Apoy Sa Dagat Finale Trashes My Husband's Lover

The finale episode of Apoy Sa Dagat garnered a record-high 27.1% ratings nationwide according to Kantar Media/TNS. The show registered a 11.7% lead over rival My Husband's Lover on Friday, July 5.

Meanwhile, Asianovela Missing You also aired its finale episode on Friday and got 13.7% rating beating Bubble Gang which only got 8.8% nationwide.

ABS-CBN's morning block is also a winner in ratings with Kris TV, anime Naruto Shipuuden, Kuroko's Basketball and Yakitate Ja-pan! surpassing their rivals. Asianovela Love Rain is also being watched by more Filipinos with 11.2% compared to With a Smile starring Christian Bautista and Andrea Torres (5.4%).

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs on July 5, 2013 among Total Philippines (Urban & Rural) households:

July 5, 2013 (Friday)

Daytime: 1. Be Careful With My Heart (ABS-CBN) - 24.6% 2. Eat Bulaga (GMA-7) - 15.9% 3. Minute To Win It (ABS-CBN) - 15.4% 4. It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 13.0% 5. Mga Basang Sisiw (GMA-7) - 11.3% 6. Love Rain (ABS-CBN) - 11.2% 7. My Little Juan/Dugong Buhay/Absolute Boyfriend (ABS-CBN) - 10.9% 8. The Ryzza Mae Show (GMA-7) - 10.6% 9. Kakambal Ni Eliana (GMA-7) - 10.0% 10. Maghihintay Pa Rin (GMA-7) - 9.4%

Primetime: 1. Juan Dela Cruz (ABS-CBN) - 35.0% 2. Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala (ABS-CBN) - 31.4% 3. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 27.6% 4. Apoy Sa Dagat (ABS-CBN) - 27.1% 5. Mundo Mo’y Akin (GMA-7) - 22.0% 6. Anna Karenina (GMA-7) - 21.3% 7. Annaliza (ABS-CBN) - 18.7% 8. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 17.8% 9. My Husband’s Lover (GMA-7) - 15.4% 10. Missing You (ABS-CBN) - 13.7%

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Yuki Ito The Voice of the Philippines Performance | First Openly Gay Artist Joins Team Sarah

The Voice of the Philippines is truly looking for the voice and not the looks nor the gender as Yuki Ito, the first ever openly gay artist made it to the Blind Auditions of the said reality singing search on Sunday, July 7.

Hideyuki, the 22-year-old half-Japanese performed It's A Man's World to the delight of the crowd and the coaches. Sarah Geronimo and Lea Salonga both turned for him but as much as he admires and idolizes coach Lea, Yuki still picked Sarah to be his coach.

Watch Yuki Ito's The Voice of the Philippines performance below.

Aside from Yuki, other artists who advanced to the Battles on Sunday's episode were 19-year-old Stan Perfecto  and band vocalist Lance Fabros (Team Apl), architecture student Kathreen Castro (Team Sarah) and telephone banker Nicole Parada (Team Bamboo). CLICK HERE to see the members of each team as of the latest Blind Auditions.

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Four Sisters and A Wedding Gross P120 Million in 2 Weeks | Box Office Update

Star Cinema's 20th anniversary initial movie offering Four Sisters and A Wedding has grossed P120 million in 2 weeks. The said box office figure was announced on The Buzz Sunday (July 7).

"It’s a victorious Sunday sa Star Cinema," said The Buzz host Toni Gonzaga, who also appears in the movie along with Bea Alonzo, Angel Locsin, Shaina Magdayao and Enchong Dee.

"Maraming maraming salamat po. Congratulations kay Angel, kay Bea, kay Enchong, kay Tita Connie, kay Sam Milby, kay Janus [Del Prado], kay Direk Cathy [Garcia-Molina], sa lahat po ng mga nanood, pumila, maraming maraming salamat po," Toni added.

The movie opened in theaters on June 26 with P15 million gross. In just 4 days, Four Sisters and A Wedding box office gross hit P60 million which was doubled within a week of showing in Philippine cinemas. This family movie has already started its run in US and Canada theaters. It will also be shown in the Middle East (CLICK HERE for the international screenings schedule dates and venue).

Quick links

Four Sisters and A Wedding Full Trailer—Official Movie Poster

Character Photos—Behind-the-Scene Photos—The Making

Directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina, Four Sisters and A Wedding also stars Ms. Coney Reyes, Janus Del Prado, Buboy Garovillo, Carmi Martin with special participation of Sam Milby and Angeline Quinto.

Four Sisters and A Wedding is still showing nationwide going head to head at the box office with big Hollywood films and another Pinoy movie, My Lady Boss starring Marian Rivera and Richard Gutierrez.

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Julia Montes and Enrique Gil on GGV (July 7) | Plus Yeng and KZ

Two of today's hottest stars, Julia Montes and Enrique Gil will be Vice Ganda's guests on Gandang Gabi Vice this Sunday (July 7). JulQuen will be sharing sweet moments together in the country's trending capital.

Enrique and Julia will promote their newest teleserye Muling Buksan Ang Puso which premieres Monday (July 8). Enrique will also reveal how he does selfie shots. Meanwhile, Julia will show the world how good she is in shooting a ball using Quen as the ring.

Aside from JulQuen, Yeng Constantino and KZ Tandingan will also rock GGV. These and more kilig are the reasons why you should not miss Gandang Gabi Vice this Sunday. Watch the teaser below.

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Video: The Making of Tuhog | 2013 Skylight Films and Star Cinema

Check out the making of Skylight Films' Tuhog, one of Star Cinema's offerings in celebration of its 20th anniversary. Tuhog (2013) is a dark comedy movie starring Empress, Leo Martinez, Jake Cuenca, Enchong Dee, and Eugene Domingo.

Tuhog is a shockingly beautiful story about the connected lives of three uniquely struggling people–the cranky bus barker, Fiesta (Eugene); the confused retired old man, Tonio (Leo); and Caloy (Enchong), the young man who preserves his virginity for his girlfriend (Empress)–whose screwed lives are further ‘screwed’ by a bus accident (more on the plot here).

Directed by Veronica Velasco, Tuhog will open in theaters July 17, 2013. Below is "the making" of Tuhog. Meanwhile, watch the movie's full trailer here.

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