First Big 7 Surprises for 2nd Half of 2011 on ABS-CBN

For the second half of 2011, let us count down the big surprises only ABS-CBN can deliver.

1. First on the list is the Season 3 premiere of the biggest talent search in the country, Pilipinas Got Talent. Don't miss on July 9.

2. In celebration of its 100 years in the country, Nestlé Philippines brings Kasambuhay, Habambuhay, a 100 minute anthology of 10 short, entertaining and creative films. Don't miss it's premiere on Sunday's Best this July 10.

3. Next is the newest teleserye that will heat up your afternoon viewing. Catch Cristine Reyes in Reputasyon as it premiere this Monday, July 11. Also starring are Rayver Cruz, Jason Abalos, Jaclyn Jose and Aiko Melendez.

4. ABS-CBN TV Entertainment team and ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs joined forces to bring the new reality show I Dare You: The Kapamilya Exchange. Hosted by Jericho Rosales, Iya Villania, and Melai Cantiveros, I Dare You will test the resilience and determination of celebrity Kapamilya challengers who will enter the lives of various common people to experience and understand what others have to go through just to make a living. As the stars succeed in their task, the ‘Bidang Kapamilya’ will take home different kinds of prizes.

5. The first and true home of Asianovela brings one of the most successful Koreanovela of 2011, Pure Love (also known as 49 Days). Pure Love follows the story of Dianne, a young professional coming from a rich family. She seems to have everything, until a tragic accident claims her life. But Dianne is given a second chance to visit one by one the persons who she believes loves and values her. In her limited time, she discovers the real motives of other people on her.

6. For its 4th season, Jollibee and friends move to it's new home ABS-CBN. Don't miss Jollitown's initial Kapamilya offering on July 17.

7. On July 17, relive the immortal love story of Edward and Bella. ABS-CBN brings the Philippine free TV premiere of the first of the hit movie saga "Twilight".

ABS-CBN Unveils Big Changes This Monday

Get ready as ABS-CBN unveils big changes in its program line up starting Monday, July 11. Three new shows are set to shake up your TV viewing habit, while your favorite noontime show moves to an earlier timeslot to make your lunch more lively.

Starting Monday, Happy Yipee Yehey moves to an earlier timeslot, beginning at exactly 12 noon. Enjoy your lunch with loads of fun games and laughter courtesy of the HYY family --- John Estrada, Randy Santiago, Toni Gonzaga, Mariel Rodriguez, Bianca Manalo, Matteo Guidicelli, Jason Francisco, and Melai Cantiveros.

At 2 PM, witness the start of a woman’s fight against lies to regain her and her family's dignity. Cristine Reyes top-bills the newest afternoon teleserye Reputasyon, from the producers of the highly watched dramas Rosalka and Magkaribal. Cristine plays Agnes Delos Santos, a young woman wrongfully accused and persecuted. Playing her leading men are Jason Abalos and Rayver Cruz. Reputasyon also stars Jaclyn Jose, Lito Pimentel, Aiko Melendez, and Laurice Guillen.

At 5:15 PM, I Dare You: The Kapamilya Exchange brings a fusion of real-life documentary and heartfelt drama, produced by the ABS-CBN TV Entertainment team and ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. Hosted by Jericho Rosales, Iya Villania, and Melai Cantiveros, I Dare You will test the resilience and determination of celebrity Kapamilya challengers who will enter the lives of various common people to experience and understand what others have to go through just to make a living. As the stars succeed in their task, the ‘Bidang Kapamilya’ will take home different kinds of prizes.

In its first episode, Gab Valenciano and Alessandra De Rossi will join Jericho as the actor returns to his roots as a fish vendor in Marikina. Watch as Jericho teaches Gab and Alessandra how to carry loads of fresh fish and, with just their bare hands, gut the fishes which must be ready to be sold at the market.

On Primetime Bida right after The Biggest Loser: Pinoy Edition, watch the newest Koreanovela that will examine how one’s life can be considered ‘well lived.’ Pure Love follows the story of Dianne, a young professional coming from a rich family. She seems to have everything, until a tragic accident claims her life. But Dianne is given a second chance to visit one by one the persons who she believes loves and values her. In her limited time, she discovers the real motives of other people on her.

Be sure to catch these surprises and more on ABS-CBN this Monday, July 11.

Eric Limatog Voted Out off The Biggest Loser Camp

Eric limatog, a 22 year old guy from mandaue city, was the 4th person eliminated in the reality show the biggest loser pinoy edition. He was voted out after being in the bottom two together with Angela.

Eric joined the show for him to have a girlfriend and to make his family proud. he had his moments on the show, specially when their team won rubber shoes for their loved ones since his father and him shares only 1 pair of rubber shoes. His elimination also came only a week after he was declared the biggest loser of the week. He also surprised the other contestants by saying upfront at the weigh in that he will not continue losing weight if he leaves the camp.

Inside the camp, he was able to lose 40 pounds total of 14.7% of his starting body weight. He ended up with a body weight of 232lbs.

Twilight on ABS-CBN

For the first time in Philippine free TV, "Twilight" premieres this July 11 on ABS-CBN.

Relive the immortal love story of Edward and Bella on Sunday's Best.

Kim Chiu on Whisper

Here's the new TV commercial of Kim Chiu for Whisper.

Vice Ganda Wins Best Kylie Minogue Costume, Anne Curtis Rides MRT to Make it to the Concert

Not even a heavy downpour in Metro Manila stopped fans of Australian singer Kylie Minogue.

A number of Minogue's supporters braved heavy rains and went to the Araneta Coliseum Tuesday night to witness the singer's one-night concert.

Most of them, including celebrities, were dressed “Kylie Minogue style” while watching the concert.

“Sobrang laking fan. Mamamatay ako kapag hindi ako umabot,” said Vice Ganda.

Rumored couple Angel Locsin and Phil Younghusband, who arrived together, were also spotted.

Actress Anne Curtis, meanwhile, even took an MRT ride and travelled in disguise just to make it to the concert.

Minogue did not disappoint her fans. She opened the show wearing a goddess-like outfit.

She also wowed the crowd by performing unique production numbers.

Minogue sang her top hit songs including “Can’t Get You Out of My Head.”

In her official Twitter account, Minogue said she chose Vice Ganda as the winner of the best Minogue costume.

“Vice Ganda was the winner tonight here in Manila...the show tonight was our own mini-thrilla-in-manila!!! Incredible audience,” she said.

A number of Filipino fans are anticipating that the singer's concert will have a reprise.

Sarah Geronimo Happy for the Success of Angeline Quinto

Despite intrigues pitting her against Angeline Quinto, Pop Star Princess Sarah Geronimo said she is genuinely happy to see the "Star Power" champion's star rising.

In an interview with Push.com.ph during her band rehearsal with Concert King Martin Nievera last July 6, Geronimo reiterated that she doesn’t consider Angeline Quinto as a threat.

“Hindi ko kino-consider si Angeline na threat kasi hindi magandang mindset 'yon eh. 'Yong maging neurotic ka? Hindi magandang ugali 'yon e,” she said.

Geronimo also addressed the rumor saying she went to the United States and studied voice and dancing lessons just to have an edge over Quinto.

“Alam niyo, hindi na natin maaalis sa society na pinagko-compare ang bawat isa maging sa trabaho man o sa kahit anong aspeto. Diyos lang ang hindi tayo pinagko-compare dahil ginawa Niyang unique ang bawat isa sa atin. Ako naman, I’ve always tried to improve my craft,” she said.

Geronimo added she is completely happy for Quinto because she has gone through the same experience when she was just starting out.

“Basta I am so happy sa nararating ni Angeline ngayon. Siyempre naintindihan ko ‘yan kasi pinagdaanan ko ‘yan eh. Pinagdaanan namin pareho ‘yan. Masayang-masaya ako na 'yong mga kasabayan ko [sa pagkanta] unti-unti kaming nakakaakyat [at nakikilala sa industriyang ginagalawan namin],” she said.

Meanwhile, Geronimo revealed that she is now ready to go back to work again after her vacation in the States.

“I feel refreshed and well-rested din. Hahaha! Kahit papaano nandoon din 'yong peace,” she said.

“Na-experience ko 'yong peace doon. Very happy ako kasi nagkaroon kami ng bonding ni Mommy at ng mga relatives namin na nagpatuloy sa amin sa bahay nila doon. Siyempre kapag nagkaroon ka ng konting pahinga, mas inspired ka na magtrabaho ulit,” she added.

Source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

Kim Chiu Shows House, Becomes Twitter Trending Topic

Actress Kim Chiu landed on the top trending local topics of the microblogging site Twitter on Friday after ABS-CBN's talk show "Kris TV" hosted by Kris Aquino featured her dream house for the first time.

Filipinos could not help but express their admiration for Chiu's biggest investment as an actress.

"Kim Chiu is just 21 years old to achieve a big dream house. That's because all of her hardwork and determination. So inspiring! Love her," user @REHJJJ tweeted.

"Watched #kristv awhile ago. Saw Kim Chiu's house. Love her house! x," netizen Jessica de la Paz said.

Chiu's multi-million peso house is situated in an upscale subdivision in Quezon City.

According to Chiu, she spotted her 600-square-meter property in November 2009. They started building it in 2010.

On April 6, 2011, Chiu moved with her family into her 3-storey dream house, which is painted in white and beige.

The hashtag #Kim Chiu made it to the 8th spot on Twitter's list of top trending topics for the Philippines on Friday afternoon next to Pinoy brand #Penshoppe.

Penshoppe is also trending because of the report that Chiu will be doing a commercial with international star Mario Maurer for the said clothing brand.

Source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

Atty. Adel Tamano Joins ANC

Lawyer and educator Adel Tamano joins the roster of ANC’s reputable and credible anchors as he hosts his first talk show “Tamano Perspective.”

"To be honest, I'm nervous. What we would like to try to do is to make the viewer make sense of the news. That's why we called it the 'Tamano Perspective' because it's just one perspective. And by giving our perspective maybe it will help the viewers have their own," Tamano said during a press conference on Monday.

The "Tamano Perspective", which will be aired every Thursday starting July 14, will examine the latest news stories that can range from nationalism to family values and social media.

Aside from delivering roundup news, Tamano will also give his opinion as a lawyer and educator.

Tamano, dubbed as a "celebrity" lawyer because of his celebrity clients, shared that he would also love to do interviews with big stars like Sharon Cuneta and Robin Padilla.

"Ako, honestly I would like to interview Robin Padilla, partly because pareho kaming Muslim. And I would like to give him the opportunity to share ang pagka-Muslim niya... I admire him because nadapa siya tapos tumayo siya ulit. That's what makes him a star for me," he said.

"Sa babae (gusto kong interbiyuhin) ay si Sharon Cuneta because she's the Megastar. I grew up watching her movie. I would probably ask her how it is to be married to a politician. What are the challenges?" Tamano said.

In politics, Tamano said he would want to do a one-on-one with President Benigno Aquino III and the country's first woman President, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

"I would like to have the President (Aquino) guest on the show. Eto, this I think would make a good interview but she would never agree to come I think, but I'd like to interview [Gloria Macapagal Arroyo]. I will ask her, 'Bakit ka nag-sorry? Nag-sorry ka saan?'" he said.

Tamano, the first Filipino Muslim to graduate from Harvard Law School, is also the first Filipino Muslim to host his own TV show.

"I think it's important for Filipino Muslims to see fellow Filipino Muslims succeeding so that they will say, 'I can do that also,'" he said.

For the first episode of "Tamano Perspective," Tamano will have former President Fidel V. Ramos to discuss the presidency in time for Aquino's first year anniversary in office.

"Tamano Perspective" is set to debut this Thursday, July 14 at 7 p.m. on ANC Skycable channel 27.

Meanwhile, ANC's senior anchor David Celdran returns with another season of "View from the Top," a 30-minute show about personalities at the top of their game.

"View from the Top" with Celdran airs every Monday, 9:30 p.m. also on ANC Skycable channel 27.

Face-Off Special on ASAP Rocks

Catch Piolo Pascual, John Lloyd Cruz, Jericho Rosales, Sam Milby, Billy Crawford and Gary Valenciano as they go head to head with ASAP’s Ultimate Girls Toni Gonzaga, Maja Salvador, Nikki Gil, Kim Chiu, Shaina Magdayao and the highly anticipated return of the one and only Pop Star Princess Sarah Geronimo. Find out who will reign supreme this Sunday.

Witness the grandest vocal face off and unstoppable concert experience from Martin Nievera, Zsazsa Padilla, Jed Madela, Erik Santos, ASAP Sessionistas, PGT Acoustic heartthrobs Jem Cubil/Buildex Pagales, Kapamilya Champions – Jovit Baldivino, Yeng Constantino, Angeline Quinto, and Pilipinas Got Talent grand champion Marcelito Pomoy.

SupahDance Off special with Melai “Pureza” Cantiveros, birthday celebrator Venus Raj, G Force, XB Gensan, Pilipinas Got Talent’s Neilbeth, Happy Feet, Freestylers and ASAP’s SupahDance stars.

Plus the biggest surprise from “The Philippine Azkals” live on “ASAP Rocks” super face off this Sunday, 12:15 high noon.

ABS-CBN Dominates Nationwide in June

ABS-CBN Corporation, the country’s largest multimedia conglomerate, continues to be the number one TV station in June with an average national audience share of 37% or five points higher than GMA’s 32%, according to recent data from Kantar Media.

ABS-CBN continues to dominate the homes of Filipinos in Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao in the viewer-rich primetime block (6 PM to 12MN), where advertisers invest 75% of their TV ad spending, with a national audience share of 44% or 15 points higher than GMA’s 29%.

ABS-CBN remains as the country’s number 1 network for the first half of 2011 with 36% against GMA’s at 34% in total day shares. The lead has grown wider quarter on quarter with ABS-CBN’s 36% vs GMA’s 35% in the first quarter, and ABS-CBN pulling away with 37% vs GMA’s 32% by the second quarter.

The Kapamilya Network’s primetime teleserye “Mara Clara,” which Filipinos followed religiously through the months until its intense finale last month, topped the list of most watched regular programs for June with an average rating of 38.6%
“100 Days to Heaven,” currently the top running weekday program, captivated audiences with its storyline and superb acting performances with 34%. This was followed by weekend top-rater “Maalaala Mo Kaya” with 30.8%

“TV Patrol,” on the other hand, is still the undisputed number one newscast in the country with an average TV rating of 27.5% or nine points higher than GMA’s “24 Oras” (18.7%).

ABS-CBN’s airing of the NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and the Dallas Mavericks garnered a record-high average national TV rating of 19.1%, considered to be very strong for a morning block airing. By airing on ABS-CBN, the NBA finals reached more Filipino viewers and enjoyed its strongest TV ratings performance in recent years.

Out of the top 15 currently running programs, ABS-CBN took eleven spots and secured the top eight slots. They are “100 Days to Heaven” (34%), “Maalaala Mo Kaya” (30.8%), “Guns and Roses” (28.7%), “Pilipinas Got Talent” (28.4%), “TV Patrol (27.5%), “Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin” (26.6%), “Rated K” (23.8%), and “Wansapanataym” (23%). Joining them in top 15 are “Gandang Gabi Vice” (20.1%), “Goin Bulilit” (20%), and “Mula sa Puso” (18.8%).

In Balance Luzon (areas in Luzon outside Mega Manila), ABS-CBN enjoyed a whopping 19-point lead with 48% audience share vs GMA’s 29% in primetime.

In the Visayas, ABS-CBN primtime pulled away with a 65% audience share vs GMA’s 17% while in Mindanao, ABS-CBN’s audience share averaged 62% vs GMA’s 15%. The Visayas and Mindanao are certified Kapamilya territories as their top 35 most watched regular programs are all ABS-CBN programs.

Kantar Media’s current subscribers include ABS-CBN, NBN, Sky Cable, J. Romero and Associates, Adformatix, Starcom, OMD, PhD, Mediacom, Mindshare, MEC, Maxus, Universal McCann, and Wellmade Manufacturing Corporation. They also include pan-regional networks likes CSM Media Inc., Fox International Channels, Star HK, Discovery, AXN, HBO, MTV, and Sony Pictures Television International.

ABS-CBN shifted to Kantar Media/TNS after filing a case vs. AGB Nielsen Media Research for failing to comply with its request to investigate alleged cheating and data tampering in TV ratings. The case is still pending in court.

ABS-CBN registered a consolidated net income of P976 million in the first three months of 2011, while GMA Network reported a P534 million net income in the same period.

ABS-CBN’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization or EBITDA hit P2.1 billion in the first quarter of 2011 while GMA Network’s EBITDA was P926 million. ABS-CBN delivered consolidated revenues of P6.6 billion from advertising and consumer sales.