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SMART, the country’s largest mobile service provider, is offering fabulous and exclusive promos to its subscribers for the Lady Gaga Concert.

First off, Smart had the Mosh Pit section exclusive for Smart subscribers for the Lady Gaga concert on May 21. Smart subscribers can rub elbows with their favorite Smart and Talk N’ Text  endorsers at the Mosh Pit like Anne Curtis, Maxene Magalona, Elmo Magalona, Jasmine Curtis, Jericho Rosales, and Marian Rivera among others.

And the most thrilling of all, Smart subscribers can get a 50% discount on their second ticket purchase. Yes, a whooping 50%!  Here is how to avail of the exclusive 5-% discount from Smart: Read More »

Willie Revillame and the whole Wil Time Bigtime gang invades the US for TV5’s ‘Big Launch’

Wil Time Bigtime host Willie Revillame

Filipinos living in the US are in for a big treat as Willie Revillame returns to North America for the much-awaited US launch of TV5 International, the global arm of the fastest growing network in the Philippines.

The long wait is over for those who miss Kuya Wil and his signature brand of funny yet heart-warming entertainment. His beautiful co-hosts Mariel Rodriguez and Camille Villar and the rest of the Wil Time Bigtime gang will join the lovable host for this major event. As the countdown to the “Big Launch” nears, the whole Wil Time Bigtime crew keep themselves busy with daily rehearsals and preparations for “The Big Launch.”

Kuya Wil promises to give US-based Pinoys an exciting concert event filled with games-galore and the audience should expect nothing less. By joining the contests, attendees will have a chance to win big prizes. Prizes at stake include a house and lot that they can win not only for them but also for a chosen beneficiary in the Philippines.

TV5 International’s “The Big Launch” begins on Read More »

Derek Ramsay admits break-up with Angelica Panganiban

A very intimate Derek Ramsay and Angelica Panganiban

TV5 star Derek Ramsay admitted that his six year-long relationship with actress Angelica Panganiban is finally over.

In the social networking site Twitter, Derek Ramsay tweeted: ““Guys we truly appreciate all your concerns. Even though Angel and I are no longer together we still have the utmost respect for one another.”

Previously, Derek mentioned in an interview that Angelica and he are going through a “cool-off” stage. But yesterday, he broke the news of their break-up.

The Derek – Angelica break-up did not come as a surprise because there had been speculations that the two were going through rough times.

Prior reports said that Angelica was being linked to Read More »

Sharon leads Women Empowerment in TV5’s Mega Afternoon Block

Sharon Cuneta and family at the set of Sharon: Kasama Mo, Kapatid

May is women empowerment month on TV5 as it celebrates Mother’s Day with a brand new afternoon block starting May 14. Fulfilling afternoons begin with a special treat for the hardworking homemakers. Sine Tanghali is a two hour screening of Tagalized Hollywood movies followed by award winning Koreanovelas and for her first show as a Kapatid, Sharon opens her arms again to ordinary people in Sharon: Kasama mo Kapatid.

With gripping plots and exciting twists, Koreanovelas without a doubt are hit among Filipinos. On Monday, three of the biggest dramas in Korea are set to captivate televiewers in different stories of family, friendship, love and betrayal.

White Lies is a story of Cheska and Jeremy, a young couple who is about to get married. When the Cheska got pregnant, Jeremy suddenly leaves her for a richer woman. The riveting story of a young mother begins as she bravely faces every challenge thrown at her for her child.

In Love You A Thousand Times, a young couple, Harold and Sandra, has been trying to conceive a child but unsuccessful. To her desperation, Sandra hires a surrogate mother, a plan unbeknownst to Harold. In a twist of fate, Eunice, the surrogate mother falls in love with the Harold’s brother, Carlo. The real drama begins with this turn of events.

Pink Lipstick highlights the story of deception and betrayal. Andrea discovers that her husband, Aldwin, has an affair with her bestfriend Marivic. Adding to the shocking revelation, their adopted daughter is actually their lovechild. Now, she plans to take revenge and her once normal life is changed forever.

After 30 years of blockbuster movies, chart-topping music albums, sold-out concerts and top-rating TV programs, Megastar Sharon Cuneta embarks on another milestone in her widely-followed showbiz career as she begins her first project on her new home, TV5—the daily talk show “Sharon: Kasama mo, Kapatid.”

With her genuine heart that often brings out the most inspiring stories out of common people, the Megastar is poised to Read More »

Shaina Magdayao fights back!

Shaina Magdayao stars as Sarah in afternoon series Kung Ako’y Iiwan Mo. Photo Credit: Metro Magazine

Shaina Magdayao continues to become stronger and has learned to fight back in ABS-CBN’s top-caliber afternoon series, “Kung Ako’y Iiwan Mo.”

In the story, Shaina’s character, Sarah, has become fiercer after her husband Paul (Jake Cuenca) has left to work in Doha, Qatar.

Now that she is living under Elvie’s (Gloria Diaz) roof, Sarah suffers her mother-in-law’s accusation that she is flirting around and spending Paul’s hard-earned money.

But unlike other daughters-in-law, Sarah never allowed Elvie to step on her dignity. Meanwhile, in Doha, Qatar, Paul comes across with an old flame Mia (Bangs Garcia) who is determined to get his former boyfriend back.

Will Paul and Sarah surrender to the challenges of being away from each other? Read More »

David Archuleta surprises a little girl in Extreme Makeover Home Edition Philippines

American Idol alumnus and TV5 star David Archuleta

International singing sensation and American Idol Finalist David Archuleta makes a surprise appearance in this Sunday’s episode of Extreme Makeover Home Edition Philippines. The teen crooner who recently appeared in TV5’s popular mini-series Nandito Ako managed to find time amidst his hectic schedule to extend a helping hand to one of Extreme Makeover Home Edition Philippines recipients.

Archuleta, whose personal advocacies include helping the youth and the sick, visited the family of breast cancer patient Carmita Zulueta-Baleno and surprised Carmelita’s 6 year-old daughter.

Aside from David Archuleta, Read More »

BARBIE Magazine arrives in the Philippines

BARBIE Magazine

Barbie finally arrived in the Philippines through BARBIE Magazine, under ABS-CBN Publishing, Inc. The maiden issue will be released this month, dubbed as the Fun 1st Issue. ABS-CBN Publishing, Inc., the home of nationwide-praised magazines such as “The Buzz”, “K Magazine”, “Chalk” and many others, brought out the BARBIE Magazine to cater and inspire the minds and creativity of young Filipino girls.

With its first issue, BARBIE Magazine will share fun facts about Barbie and introduce its readers, may be young and young-at-heart, to the most important people in Barbie’s life – her sisters and friends.

Issue no. 1 will also feature a short story about Read More »

Official TV5 Statement: MTRCB oversteps mandate on Tulfo program suspension

Tulfo Borthers on TV5's public service program T3

“News5 is deeply concerned by the MTRCB decision to place its Public Service program T3 under preventive suspension.

We believe that this oversteps the mandate of the MTRCB, and sets it on a path could threaten the independence and freedom of the broadcast industry.

Self-regulatory mechanisms internal to the organization and instituted within the industry and to which TV5 subscribes were in place, enforced, and ultimately effective in disciplining programs host Ben, Raffy, and Erwin Tulfo.

MTRCB’s action of placing T3 under preventive suspension raises the question of what else, other than the disciplining of the anchors, the government aims to achieve. The Tulfos have been sanctioned. What else is there for government to resolve? A preventive suspension suggests that Read More »