Docu on Antique’s marine treasures
IN 2021, Studio H2O organized an expedition team composed of marine researchers, scientists, and underwater cinematographers to conduct a scientific survey of the reefs in Antique, particularly around the coastal areas of Pandan Bay and Libertad. It also held a freediving workshop for fisherfolk with the intention of teaching them how to survey, protect, and do an inventory of their own marine areas. Their activities were documented in Antique: Where the Mountains Meet the Sea, produced by Studio H2O. The 20-minute documentary, which captures the underwater beauty of the province, will air on the Discovery Channel on March 23, 6:15 p.m., with replays on March 24, at 8:15 a.m. and 11:25 a.m.
Search on for Bida Star Singer
ABS-CBN’s online talent competition, Bida Star Singer, has begun its search for the next online singing sensation. The show is hosted by Karina Bautista, Aljon Mendoza, and Anji Salvacion. The winner will receive an ABS-CBN management and recording contract, a trophy, and P50,000. Filipino citizens aged 18 years old and above can audition until March 18 by visiting forms.abs-cbn/bidastarsinger.
Jeric Gonzales releases new single
ACTOR Jeric Gonzales bares his heart in his latest single under GMA Music, “Hihintayin Kita.” The track, written Louie Ignacio who also directed the music video, tackles how unconditional love overpowers the hardships of waiting. The song was also the theme song for Broken Blooms, the only Filipino film selected to screen at the 41st Oporto International Film Festival in Portugal. “Hihintayin Kita” is available for streaming on various digital platforms worldwide.
The Clash winners sign with GMA
THE CLASH Season 4 champion Mariane Osabel and finalist Vilmark Viray signed contracts with GMA Music on March 3 in a virtual signing ceremony. Ms. Osabel won Season 4 of GMA Network’s singing competition with her rendition of the pop-ballad song “Bakit Mahal Pa Rin Kita,” which is now available for streaming worldwide under the album The Clash 4 Finalists Sing Originals. Mr. Viray’s recording of “Umuwi Ka Na” is also available for streaming on digital platforms worldwide under the same album.
Issa Rodriguez releases single
ISSA Rodriguez’s latest single, “Silong,” featuring Kyle Juliano, is about the longing for someone who has left. The song is a follow-up to her five-track Ready EP released February of last year. “Silong” is available to stream on digital platforms.
Rex Orange County releases new single,”
ENGLISH singer Rex Orange County’s new single, “Open a Window,” features Tyler, The Creator. The track is the third offering from his new album WHO CARES? This is the first time the two performers have collaborated since Tyler’s 2017 album Flower Boy. “Open a Window” is laid-back with jazzy keys and drums that flow freely behind Rex Orange County’s vocals. The singer has also announced a North American tour before hitting the UK and Ireland in July and August for a four-date string of shows. Tickets are on sale at https://www.rexorangecounty.com/live/. “Open a Window” and WHO CARES? are available on digital platforms.
