ABS-CBN shows and movies on YouTube
ABS-CBN is streaming more of its classic shows, all-time favorite teleseryes, and blockbuster movies for free on its various YouTube channels via ABS-CBN Superview. On the Black Sheep YouTube channel, viewers can watch the English-subtitled reunion movie of Angelica Panganiban and Carlo Aquino, Exes Baggage. Star Cinema offers the family movie Seven Sundays with an ensemble cast led by Dingdong Dantes, Aga Muhlach, Enrique Gil, Cristine Reyes, and Ronaldo Valdez. John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo, prove timing in love is everything in their 2010 romance Miss You Like Crazy. For children there is the fantasy adventure series Wansapanataym, while for drama and nostalgia there is MMK, as well as The Maricel Drama Special. ABS-CBN also adds to its growing list of full movies and series that are dubbed in foreign languages and subtitled in English for global viewers. These include the Spanish dubbed romantic comedies You’re My Boss and The Third Party, the horror film Feng Shui 2, episodes of the Pangako Sa ‘Yo remake (La Promesa) and Barcelona: A Love Untold.
Bretman Rock joins Digicon Pop Youth 2021
SOCIAL media star Bretman Rock is set to join Digicon Pop 2021, as confirmed by the Internet & Mobile Marketing Association of the Philippines (IMMAP). This year’s “pop” theme will revolve on the continuous disruption of digital innovations and trends that can now be easily accessed by almost everyone — be it in the fields of business, communications, and entertainment. The 2021 MTV Breakthrough Social Star awardee will share his insights about the journey to global stardom for Digicon Pop Youth, happening on Oct. 13. Mr. Bretman’s story is one of disruption, and a testament to the power of digital content platforms in carving a space for Asian-American and LGBTQIA+ communities. DigiCon Pop 2021 also marks the return of the Boomerang Awards, which will culminate the week-long event on Oct. 15. Digicon Pop will have over 50 keynote speakers from all over the world as well as four DEEP tracks — Disruption, Expansion, Emerging, and Possibilities. Digicon Pop will be held virtually from Oct. 11-15. For details and schedules, visit the official website at www.digicon.com.ph.
GMA Entertainment brings eminent writers on board
GMA Network welcomes award-winning writer Ricky Lee, Maria Regina “Reggie” Amigo, Jimuel Dela Cruz, Benjamin Benson Logronio, and Aris “Ays” De Guzman to its creative and production teams. A screenwriter, journalist, novelist, and playwright, Ricky Lee has been involved in some of the most iconic films in the country including Himala (1982), Muro-Ami (1999), Death Row (2000), and Jose Rizal (1998). Mr. Lee as Creative Consultant for the network is set to provide basic and advance workshops for new and existing writers of the network. He will also conduct script appreciation workshop for the cast members of the program/s that will be assigned to him as well as the creative and production people. Also joining the creative team of the GMA Entertainment Group is writer Maria Regina “Reggie” Amigo who is notable for her works in Philippine dramas. Senior writers Mark Angos will join upcoming family drama series I Left My Heart in Sorsogon; Jimuel Dela Cruz joins the romantic drama series Heartful Café, plus Stories from the Heart: Never Say Goodbye, Love On Air, Widows’ Web, and I Can See You: Alternate; Benjamin Benson Logronio joins the team of Stories from the Heart: Never Say Goodbye, Artikulo 247, and drama anthology Magpakailanman; and Aris De Guzman joins fantasy drama series Agimat ng Agila.
The Harder they Fall on Netflix
THE NEW school American Western The Harder they Fall follows outlaw Nat Love (played by Jonathan Majors) who discovers that his enemy Rufus Buck (Idris Elba) is being released from prison. He rounds up his gang to track Rufus down and seek revenge, but Rufus Buck has his own fearsome crew. The film also stars Regina King, LaKeith Stanfield, Jonathan Majors, Zazie Beetz, Delroy Lindo, Edi Gathegi, R.J. Cyle, and Damon Wayans, Jr. It is directed by Jeymes Samuel. The Harder they Fall premieres on Netflix on Nov. 3.
GMA launches new music podcast, Behind the Song
GMA Network launched the Behind the Song podcast on Sept. 28. The podcast features The Clash Season 2 finalist Thea Astley discussing music with various international and local singers, composers, and producers as the host of the weekly podcast. Each episode features artists talking about the music production process, from concept to publishing, and their inspiration in crafting their masterpiece. The podcast guests also participate in trivia games. Some of the online show’s upcoming guests are music artists BTOB, mxmtoon, Happy Fits, Pablo of SB19, Julie Anne San Jose, Mikee Quintos, and Bianca Umali. Behind the Song will be available every Tuesday for streaming on Spotify for free. The full video of each podcast episode will also be released on GMA Network’s social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
Action thriller Reminiscence to premiere on HBO GO
STARRING Hugh Jackman, Rebecca Ferguson, and Thandie Newton, Reminiscence, an action thriller written, directed, and produced by Lisa Joy (Westworld) premieres exclusively in the Philippines on HBO GO on Oct. 4. Nick Bannister (Mr. Jackman), a private investigator of the mind, helps his clients access lost memories. His life is changed when he takes on a new client, Mae (Ms. Ferguson) and a simple matter of lost and found becomes a dangerous obsession as he uncovers a violent conspiracy, and must ultimately answer the question: how far would you go to hold on to the ones you love? Stream or download Reminiscence on HBO GO. Download the app at the App Store or Play Store, or access HBO GO via Cignal or at https://www.hbogoasia.ph/.
P1 million up for grabs in TV5 promo
TV5 HAS OFFICIALLY launched its Himig ng Ating Pasko: Guess the Lyrics Promo where participants can win cash prizes of up to P1 million. Running from Oct. 4 until Dec. 12, lucky viewers can win P20,000 in the weekly draws and P100,000 up to P1 million in the Grand Draw. Throughout the promo duration, TV5 will be airing weekly Christmas promo plugs which viewers can catch during the Network’s program gaps. To join the promo, participants simply need to complete the missing lyrics of the featured Christmas song of the week and indicate the telecast date of the specific promo plug. Valid entries must include the missing lyric and the specific Christmas promo plug’s telecast date; the participant’s name, address, mobile number, e-mail, signature, birthdate, and age; and a proof of purchase of any of the participating Lady’s Choice & Best Foods products. Entries can be written on any piece of paper, in clear handwriting, submitted in a white envelope, and physically dropped at any of the drop boxes in participating LBC branches nationwide. One correct answer and telecast date is equivalent to one entry. Multiple entries are allowed. The promo is in line with TV5’s “Atin Ang Paskong Ito, Kapatid” campaign, with Lady’s Choice as their Kaisa sa Pagbibigay Saya partner. Nine weekly winners (three each from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao) will be randomly selected from the correct entries to win P20,000 each. All entries for the entire duration of the promo will be eligible for the Grand Draw where three lucky winners (one each from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao) will win P100,000 each. From all the entries nationwide, one lucky winner will win the jackpot prize of P1 million. Winners’ names will be posted on TV5’s Facebook Page (https://facebook.com/TV5manila) and will be announced via plugs on TV5. All winners will also be notified by way of e-mail, registered mail and a phone call from a TV5 representative. For the detailed mechanics of the Himig ng Ating Pasko: Guess the Lyrics Promo and other upcoming events from TV5’s “longest Christmas celebration on Philippine TV,” visit the website www.tv5.com.ph.
Security guard hosts Flash Patrol radio program
A YOUNG security guard at a Dipolog City-based radio station was given a once-in-a-lifetime chance to give a long-running local radio show a fresh take on the news. In March 2020, Nash Joaquino, 23, had been working as the night-shift security guard for about two years when the host of the radio station’s morning news show, Mike “Tito Mike” Reyes, informed the station that he would be going into COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) isolation. Show producer and station co-owner Marivic Arnas came up with an unprecedented solution to save the show: why not have their security guard, Kuya Nash, host it? Joaquino was already known around the broadcasting station for his sense of humor and nowhere was it more evident than when he himself jokingly suggested he take over for the beloved “Tito Mike.” What was meant to be just an off-the-cuff remark proved to be the trigger for both the birth of Flash Patrol. According to Executive and Co-Producer Victoria Billones, Kuya Nash’s lack of formal training proved to be his strength. “With Kuya Nash, we had a newscaster who understood the news how ordinary people understood it, who spoke like our audience, and wasn’t afraid to be candid,” Ms. Billones explained. Flash Patrol has a format familiar to many news radio shows: one host reads the headlines of the day, with occasional guests to better dive into hot issues. Flash Patrol airs Monday to Thursday mornings on Magik FM stations in Vigan, Laoag, Tacloban, Dipolog, Mandalupa, Lucena, and Tuguegarao. It is also a podcast on Spotify.
GMA Regional TV adds sports to newscasts
GMA Regional TV (RTV) this month launched its original sports segment “Sports Synergy” — which can be seen in all its afternoon regional newscasts. “Sports Synergy” is hosted by sportsman Martin Javier who was the main host of the NCAA Season 96 primer Rise Up Stronger: The Road to NCAA Season 96 and the recently concluded Rise Up Stronger: NCAA Season 96 together with fellow GMA Artist Center star Sophia Senoron. In “Sports Synergy,” Mr. Javier gets to talk to various sports personalities, from legends sharing their inspiring sports journeys to athletes showing their preparations for their upcoming competitions. “Sports Synergy” segment will be broadcast as part of the newscasts GMA Regional TV Balitang Amianan (North Central Luzon), GMA Regional TV Balitang Bisdak (Central and Eastern Visayas), GMA Regional TV One Western Visayas (Western Visayas), GMA Regional TV One Mindanao (North, Central, South Central, Western, and Southern Mindanao) and GMA Regional TV Balitang Bicolandia (Bicol Region), airing Mondays to Fridays at 5 p.m. on GMA Regional TV channels nationwide. The segment will also be part of the Regional TV News airing Mondays to Fridays at 9 a.m., and Saturdays 10 a.m. on GTV.
Song writing, photo contest winners announced
THE CIVIL Service Commission (CSC) announced the winners of the CSC National Song Writing Contest and Online Photography Contest held during the 121st Philippine Civil Service Anniversary celebration. The virtual awards ceremonies were streamed live on the CSC Facebook Page on Sept. 23 and 24, respectively. From 11 regional entries, Donalyn N. Onilongo of the Department of Justice, Rizal emerged as 2nd Runner Up, Jackson Ray S. Sevillo of Iloilo National High School as 1st Runner Up, and Jerome Vincent B. Cruz of Social Security System, Angeles City as Grand Champion of the CSC National Song Writing Contest. The winners received P30,000, P40,000, and P50,000 respectively. Regional winners also received cash consolation prizes. Meanwhile, the 2021 Online Photography Contest — aimed to highlight through images the various ways civil servants have risen to the challenges brought about by the pandemic — received 423 entries nationwide, and 48 photos advanced to the national finals. From these entries, Marianne D. Soriano from Pangasinan National High School bagged 1st prize with her photo entitled Beyond the Four Corners, featuring a teacher facilitating his synchronous online class with two black boxes as a makeshift table for his laptop and other learning materials outside a classroom. Ms. Soriano received P15,000. Evelyn P. Pidut from Muta Elementary School (Region II) came in 2nd place with Bridging Future Through the New Normal Education, while Ryan Rogon Poliran from the Department of Education (Region XI) came in 3rd place, receiving P12,000 and P10,000 respectively.
