Kris Aquino Reigns on TV, Online with Launch of Own Mobile App

As the Queen of All Media continues her reign in the Kapamilya Network, BIG adventures await us this 2014!

In celebration of Kris Aquino’s birthday month this February, she treats her viewers through extending the Kris RealiTV Experience! Starting February 10, Kris TV will air from 7:30 in the morning until 9:00 am. As part of our one hour and a half bonding, Kris welcomes us into her home to recollect all the experiences and learning she has picked up from our Kris RealiTV episodes!

To kick off our extended bonding, Kris TV conquers the Middle East as Kris explores two of the seven emirates of UAE – Abu Dhabi and Dubai! Kris finally gets the opportunity to experience what it has to offer – from must-visit food destinations to must-try adventures!

Kris challenges herself to explore Dubai’s desert safari through 4×4 ride across the desert, water adventures aboard the Yellow Boat, tour of the world’s most luxurious hotel – Burl Al Arab and the newly-opened 900-million-peso-project – The Dubai Miracle Garden! The Queen of All Media also goes on a culinary adventure to try the best Middle Eastern dishes in Dubai!

Most importantly, Kris also immerses herself at the largest Pinoy community in Dubai – Al Satwa, and experiences the lives of Pinoys working in the Middle East! More than the destinations and the activities, this will be the heart of her Dubai feature. Kris gathers inspiring and heart-warming stories of our Kapamilyas there, who struggle against the feeling of “being alone and away from the family,” just to provide for those they have left here in the Philippines.

As a surprise, Kris TV lets them experience a hot air balloon ride which lets them see the beauty of the desert paradise from thousands of feet above from the ground!

PLUS, Kris wraps up her Middle Eastern journey in a travel at UAE’s capital – Abu Dhabi to experience the Ferrari World – the largest indoor amusement park in the world!

Moreso, expect Kris TV’s stronger presence online and on-ground on its journey to year three! Kris TV Fun Finds Benefit Bazaar will become an annual event! Mobile users can also get an easy-access to Kris’s personal life through the upcoming launch of Kris Aquino App on ABS-CBN Mobile. This mobile app features daily 8-minuter premium downloadable content featuring the side of Kris not usually seen on TV!

Dahil sa ating mas pinahabang bonding, “Paniguradong masayang muli ang kwento natin Kapamilya!”

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ABS-CBN News Most Subscribed YouTube Channel in Southeast Asia

ABS-CBN News remains the most trusted Philippine TV news organization in the country, with its official website abs-cbnNEWS.com setting a new all-time record of 72.7 million page views in November, according to the audience measurement analytics provider Effective Measure.

ABS-CBN News website’s page views were bolstered over these previous months by high interest for information from news audiences about the Zamboanga siege, the strong earthquake and the super typhoon Yolanda that devastated the central Philippines.

On social media, ABS-CBN is still the most preferred news source among TV networks with its official Facebook page (www.facebook.com/abscbnNEWS) garnering more than 2.2 million likes, and its Twitter accounts being followed by a total of 2.9 million people.

Its YouTube account, on the other hand, maintains its standing as the media channel with the most subscriptions in Southeast Asia with over 1.4 million subscribers.

ABS-CBN News’ Social Media and Mobile head Arlene Burgos expressed how she and her team are overwhelmed by the trust given them by Filipino netizens. “We thank everyone who believes in us. These figures motivate us to work harder,” she said.

But more than the affirmation of the network’s credibility to the public, Burgos said these numbers represent how many Filipinos are still abreast with what’s happening in and out the country and how they remain involved as citizens. “Social media can be used in so many ways and it’s good to know that millions of Filipinos still read the news using their laptops, tablets, smartphones, or mobile phones.”

For the latest news and updates, visit www.abs-cbnNEWS.com, like www.facebook.com/abscbnNEWS , subscribe to http://www.youtube.com/TheABSCBNNews , and follow @abscbnNEWS, @ANCalerts, and @DZMMTeleRadyo on Twitter.

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ABS-CBN Mobile Opens First Store

ABS-CBNmobile signaled its commercial launch by opening its first store in the country on Wednesday (Dec 11) where consumers can buy SIM cards, gadgets, and prepaid load.

ABS-CBN chairman Eugenio “Gabby” Lopez III said that ABS-CBNmobile will change the way Filipinos use their mobile devices and consume content by giving them the choice to watch their favorite programs at their chosen time and place, aside from allowing them to send text messages, make calls, and browse the Internet.

“Today, it is a novelty in the Philippines. But sooner than we think, this will become the norm, like it is becoming the standard viewing practice in Japan and Korea,” Lopez said during the store’s grand opening.

“This is the beginning of a new age in Philippine media. ABS-CBN’s programs on phones and tablets will change the boundaries of time and location,” he added.

ABS-CBNmobile’s iWanTV app allows users to watch programs on ABS-CBN, ANC, Studio 23, Nickelodeon, E!, and Knowledge Channel.

ABS-CBN president and CEO Charo Santos-Concio, meanwhile, said that fans will also be able to chat with and get exclusive content from their favorite stars through a special app available on ABS-CBNmobile.

“Today’s fans don’t just want to watch TV; they want to participate, they want to interact, they want to make their choice. It is how our company moves into the new age of media. And we are optimistic about it because we have our content that affirms, and our stars with their authentic relationship with the audience,” Santos-Concio said.

Launched in November, ABS-CBNmobile sought to help the survivors of super typhoon Yolanda by giving away100,000 SIM cards that they can use to communicate with their loved ones. The mobile service also launched a “share load” program by which subscribers can give load to the survivors.

“We might not have been able to launch with a fantastic ad campaign that our marketing team developed, but we are very proud of the fact that our improvised launch allowed us to show what ABS-CBNmobile really stood for – to be of service to the Filipino people,” said ABS-CBN Convergence head Carlo Katigbak.

ABS-CBN Convergence is ABS-CBN’s mobile telecommunications subsidiary and operates ABS-CBNmobile.

Also present during the grand opening were ABS-CBN executives led by Customer Relationship Management head and ABS-CBNmobile Marketing head Nandy Villar, and ABS-CBN stars and ABS-CBNmobile endorsers Erich Gonzales and Julia Montes.

The ABS-CBNmobile store is located on the ground floor of ABS-CBN’s ELJ Communications Center in Quezon City. For more information, just visit www.abscbnmobile.com, or follow @abscbnmobile on Twitter.

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ABS-CBN Mobile Now Available; 100,000 Free Sim Cards Given Away to Yolanda Survivors

ABS-CBNmobile announced it is giving away 100,000 SIM cards for free to the survivors of Typhoon Yolanda to help them connect and communicate with their loved ones.

The announcement was made at ABS-CBN’s “Tulong Na, Tabang Na, Tayo Na! An All-Star Benefit Concert” aired on ABS-CBN Sunday night (Nov 17) by actor Piolo Pascual, who also appears in the TV spot along with ABS-CBN stars John Lloyd Cruz, Bea Alonzo, Kim Chiu, and Enrique Gil.

The SIM cards will be given away along with relief packages, in tandem with Sagip Kapamilya relief efforts in several Yolanda-hit areas.

Each ABS-CBNmobile SIM card has free prepaid load worth P50, 15 free texts to all networks, and 5MB of Internet that the survivors can use to connect with their loved ones.

Kapamilyas outside the calamity areas can help too. ABS-CBNmobile will make available another 100,000 SIM cards to sell in Metro Manila and other areas not affected by the typhoon to enable the sharing of load with the survivors.

Just buy ABS-CBNmobile SIM cards found in sari-sari stores and tiangges and share load by texting Share<space><amount> and send to 2131. Any of the following load amounts can be shared: P10, P20, P50, P100.

All load shared will be collected and distributed to the Yolanda survivors. To find out how much load has been shared, ABS-CBNmobile SIM card subscribers can text Share<space>Status to 2131. All transactions to 2131 are free.

Given the limited telecom signal and access to television currently being experienced in Yolanda-ravaged areas, ABS-CBNmobile and SkyCable have also partnered to put up TV viewing stations and calling centers, starting with Tacloban and to be rolled out in other key calamity areas. The viewing and calling centers will be available until power and communication lines in affected areas have normalized.

To find out the locations where ABS-CBNmobile SIMs are now available, just call 7878 through your ABS-CBNmobile SIM card or 266-7878 from your landline.

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John Lloyd Cruz Joins Twitter, Instagram

Award-winning actor John Lloyd Cruz officially joins Twitter and Instagram! John Lloyd's official Twitter account was created on Thursday, January 31.

With a Twitter handle of @johnlloydcruz08, the actor's first tweet was a message of gratitude to his management Star Magic for welcoming him in the popular micro-blogging site. He then greeted all his fans and shared an instagram photo of him being made up by Steven Doloso for a photoshoot.

Thank you @starmagicphils for the welcome!
— John Lloyd Cruz (@johnlloydcruz08) January 31, 2013

As of this posting, John Lloyd Cruz has over 10,000 followers. The actor has also followed three accounts, that of Star Magic (@starmagicphils), his girlfriend Angelica Panganiban (@IamAngelicaP) and Instagram's own account.

Good Evening believers! @johnlloydcruz08 is the legitimate account of Mr. John Lloyd Cruz follow him on Instagram and Twitter
— Star Magic™ OFFICIAL (@StarMagicPhils) January 31, 2013

Fans of John Lloyd Cruz will sure be delighted with this latest development. John Lloyd's account is also expected to hit a huge number of followers in the coming days.

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Maja Salvador Covers Speed Magazine January-February 2013 Issue

Ina Kapatid Anak star Maja Salvador is on the cover of SPEED Magazine January-February 2013 issue. Maja will introduce us to the top technologies and gadgets to expect in 2013 in this ultimate starter issue.

Inside SPEED's Jan-Feb issue are features including the nitty-gritty of cloud computing, the need to start using a VPN, tips on how to tighten your Facebook privacy in five minutes and what makes the 84-inch ultra-high-def Sony Bravia XBR-84X900 worthy of its hefty P1.2M price tag.

Plus, get to know the young and talented multi-hyphenate Saab Magalona; check out the winner of the Windows Phone 8 face-off between the Nokia Lumia 920, HTC Windows Phone 8X, and Samsung Ativ S; and read about the latest tech news, gadget reviews, and more!

Grab a copy of SPEED’s January-February issue at your nearest bookstore or newsstand now! For inquiries, call 374-6771 to 74. 

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Kim Chiu Covers Speed Magazine December 2012 Issue

Primetime Princess Kim Chiu is on the cover of Speed Magazine December 2012 issue. The Ina Kapatid Anak star is pretty in purple on the cover of the said gadget and tech mag which will round up the Top 50 Tech Newsmakers of 2012.

Also in Speed's December  issue are an array of cutting-edge Windows-8 laptop-tablets, tips on powering up your internet speed, how to make use of Google Drive and Gmail to keep track of your itinerary, and a closer look at Motorola’s RAZR i Intel-powered android smartphone. 

Photographer and blogger Niña Sandejas’ will also share her road to the unique world of music photography; plus the latest tech news and tips, gadget reviews, and more!

Grab a copy of SPEED’s December 2012 issue with Kim Chiu on the cover at your nearest bookstore or newsstand now! For inquiries, call 374-6771 to 74.

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Juan Ponce Enrile, A Memoir Now Available for Digital Download

The e-book edition of Juan Ponce Enrile, A Memoir is now available for download through the Amazon Kindle Store. In its announcement, ABS-CBN Publishing cited the phenomenal interest in the Senate President’s book and the widespread use of tablet devices for book consumption. With millions of units sold, the Kindle is the most widely used e-book reading device. And with over one million titles in its library, the Kindle Store is the largest bookstore of its kind in the world.

Released last September, the much talked-about Enrile memoir sold out in just two days and is currently on its third reprint. With the announcement of its availability on the Kindle, readers from all over the world will finally have the convenience of getting the book wherever they are. Priced at $19.99, the e-book edition can be downloaded in minutes and transferred to one’s gadget of choice.

Aside being viewed from the Kindle device, once purchased the e-book can be viewed on Apple’s iPhone, iTouch, iPad, Blackberry, Android, and web browsers using the Kindle Reading App which can be downloaded for free.

ABS-CBN Publishing is also expected to announce the launch of the Enrile Memoir on the Apple iBookstore within the next few days.

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ABS-CBN Partners with COMELEC to Offer Halalan 2013 Application for Android

Filipinos can now get election-related news and information such as precinct locations and voter registration status anytime and anywhere using their Android phones as ABS-CBN launches the new COMELEC Halalan 2013 application, now available for download via the Play Store.

A first of its kind in the country, the COMELEC Halalan 2013 application was developed by ABS-CBN in partnership with the Commission on Elections (Comelec). It allows voters to check the status of his/her registration and eligibility to vote via the “Registration Verification”.

Citizens can also find their precinct or polling place in the application.

Meanwhile, first time voters will be guided thoroughly as the application also provides pertinent details and information regarding the elections, such as what to bring during registration in its “Halalan 101” feature.

Other than providing practical voter guide and information, the COMELEC Halalan 2013 app also offers election-related news from abs-cbnNEWS.com and updates from www.mycomelec.tv.

Citizen journalists may also submit citizen journalism reports with photos or videos via the Bayan Mo, iPatrol Mo (BMPM) feature of the app.

ABS-CBN continues to improve the application’s features and will soon release updates to include additional functionalities such as a list of candidates for national and local positions including party-list organizations, and “Election Results,” which will provide the progress of vote tabulation from sources authorized by COMELEC.

To download, open Play Store on your Android devices and search for COMELEC created by ABS-CBN Interactive. Click ‘install’ and enjoy the services of this breakthrough application.

The IOS version of the application will be launched soon.

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