Category: 2020

ABS-CBN’s Tarsier Records Unites American and Asian Artists in New Song ‘Rise’

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Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Eric Bellinger, Filipino pop stars Inigo Pascual and Sam Concepcion, Manila-based producer Moophs, Malaysian singer-songwriter Zee Avi, and BTS’ “Black Swan” composer Vince Nantes are collaborating on a cross-cultural single about prevailing over today’s tides and facing a new world together entitled “RISE.” Produced under Philippine-based label Tarsier Records, the inspiring …

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From Turkey with love: ETCerye primetime block premieres “Everywhere I Go”

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ETC, the Philippines’ number one free-to-air female entertainment network, shakes up local programming as it launches its newest primetime block called “ETCerye” — the channel’s first foray into the Tagalized foreign drama series. For its initial offering, “ETCerye” presents the Turkish dizi “Everywhere I Go.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jg65snFTjP4 Since early 2000s, dizi—as the sweeping epic dramas from Turkey are called—have been …

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Super energetic comedians top TV5’s hit game shows

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TV5’s comedy game shows get extra crazy and super energetic this week with hyper comediennes Candy Pangilinan and Tuesday Vargas in the house. The countdown to Christmas also begins as “Fill in the Bank” and “Bawal na Game Show” continue to give away cash prizes and more surprises.    On September 14, “Fill in the Bank” …

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Durex to launch an all-new campaign focused on HIV Protection & Preparedness Education (PPE)

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In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the issue of HIV and the dangers it brings, seems to have taken a backseat amidst everything that the whole world is experiencing right now. Yet, what people don’t seem to realize is that HIV is equally threatening as COVID-19. In the same way that we are told …

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Gretchen Ho inspires young girls to dream big through World Vision’s 1,000 Girls campaign

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Gretchen Ho is the official ambassador in the Philippines for World Vision’s campaign, “1,000 Girls”. This year’s theme is “#GirlsCan”. By focusing on issues faced by young girls today due to the on-going pandemic, the challenge is to respond to their most urgent needs to help realize their full potential and have a better future. …

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Promising New Pinoy BL Series ‘My Extraordinary’ is a Journey of Love and Acceptance

On By Nazamel TabaresIn 2020, Drama, Filipino, Gay, Romance, SeriesLeave a comment

Darwin Yu and Enzo Pineda in 'My Extraordinary' In a time when same sex relationships are accepted by many but not represented as much as the LGBT+ community could hope for, Asterisk Digital Entertainment presents a new and timely story of love and acceptance. A tender story about innocence, friendship, the beauty of awakening desire, …

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TV host, Entrepreneur Maggie Wilson Hosts GoDaddy’s Reality Mini-Series, Project GO, in Collaboration with AXN

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PHILIPPINES (8 September 2020) - GoDaddy, the company that empowers everyday entrepreneurs, in collaboration with AXN, the globally known general entertainment channel owned by KC Global Media Asia, today announced that its new five-episode reality mini-series, called Project GO, will be hosted by TV host and entrepreneur, Maggie Wilson-Consunji. Project Go host Maggie Wilson-Consunji The co-produced show is …

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OPM hits land in top 10 viral trends with more than 1 Billion Views

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MANILA, SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 - Filipino pop culture has made its way to one of the world’s most influential online platforms with Original Pilipino Music (OPM) in TikTok’s top 10 viral trends in the Philippines. Dance challenges using OPM garnered more than 1 billion views, led by #marikitdancechallenge with 964.6 million views. https://www.tiktok.com/@blythe/video/6840740802818329858 #chinitagirl, #talachallenge …

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World Vision Ambassadors Come in Full Force for the “One Voice for Children” Virtual Concert

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World Vision’s Ambassadors and Advocates have gathered for one night to support the groundbreaking “One Voice for Children” virtual concert. With over 23,000 views and more than 2,500 engagements, the “One Voice for Children” fundraising concert raised a total of Php 350,000.00 donation in a span of two hours. The all-star concert line-up was led …

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TV5 game shows bring fun and funds to help people cope with pandemic

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These are tough times but many still find a reason to laugh and have a good time by tuning in to comedy shows like TV5’s hit game shows “Fill in the Bank” and “Bawal na Game Show.” Now on their fourth week, these pandemic-inspired TV shows continue to bring fun and, yes, funds, especially to …

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