Ogie Alcasid at Maja Salvador, magsasama sa ‘The Songwriter meets the Wildflower’ sa Japan

Dalawa sa pinakamalalaking pangalan sa industriya ng showbusiness ang magsasama para sa next big event sa Japan – ang “TFC Live Presents: The Songwriter Meets the Wildflower” sa July 15 sa Handashi Fukusi Bunka Kaikan, 1-22-1 Kariyado-cho, Handa-shi, Aichi-ken 475-0918. Dito unang mapapanood ang pagsasama ng award-winning singer-composer na si Ogie Alcasid at ng lead actress ng iconic serye na “Wildflower” na si Maja Salvador sa isang hapon ng kantahan, sayawan, at samahan.

Sa kauna-unahang pagkakataon bilang isang Kapamilya star, dadalhin ni Alcasid, na hurado rin sa “Your Face Sounds Familiar”, ang kaniyang award-winning compositions at all-time favorite hits upang haranahin ang mga kababayan sa Aichi-Ken at iba pang karatig-lugar nito.

The Itchyworms release Di Na Muli official music video

Di Na Muli was written in 2016 by long-time friends Jazz Nicolas and Wally Acolola. They entered the song into the 5th Philippine Popular (PhilPop) Music Festival, performed by The Itchyworms, where it won the grand prize. Now, in 2018, the song has been given new life in the official soundtrack of the hit film Sid & Aya (Not A Love Story) (Viva Films, starring Dingdong Dantes and Anne Curtis, directed by Irene Villamor).

Somewhere in between PhilPop and Sid & Aya, the Itchyworms set out to immortalize the song. The result was a visually stunning and emotional music video, directed by Paolo Abella. Help also came along in the form of the video's co-director Juno Oebanda, longtime friend of the band, and the generous indulgence of none other than the Cultural Center of the Philippines. The link to the CCP is Teddy Hilado (d. 2015), recognized as the father of lighting design in Philippine theater, who is also the uncle of Oebanda

ABS-CBN inilunsad ang kampanyang “One Love, One Pinas” sa Araw ng Kalayaan

Bilang pagkilala at pagbibigay parangal sa mga natatatangi at magagandang katangian ng mga Pilipino, inilunsad ng ABS-CBN ang “One Love, One Pinas” nitong katatapos lamang na Philippine Independence Day celebrations noong June 12.

Inilunsad ng nangungunang Filipino-owned media at entertainment network ang multi-platform na kampanya sa taunang flag-raising ceremony nito kung saan ipinakita ang special video ng mga Pilipino sa iba’t-ibang bahagi ng Pilipinas na nagbabahagi ng pagmamahal at inspirasyon sa kani-kanilang paraan, ano man ang kanilang pinangalingan. Ang video ay napanood sa ABS-CBN TV 2 at sa labas ng Pilipinas via The Filipino Channel (TFC). 

FOX+ Showdown: A Match That Won’t Be Forgotten

Rainy days are always great TV marathon weather. However, it poses a challenge when you’re battling it out with three other ultra-competitive personalities to become the first FOX+ Showdown Champion. Last Saturday, June 9, at Bonifacio High Street, self-confessed comedian wannabe Luis Manzano, vlogging superstar Alex Gonzaga, world-traveler Wil Dasovich, and the OG cosplayer Alodia Gosiengfiao all took to their glass boxes for some extreme streaming of their favorite shows on the FOX+ App. 

ABS-CBN takes #JustLoveArawAraw caravan across the world to the Middle East and Europe

From a successful run in Australia, ABS-CBN’s summer entertainment caravan #JustLoveArawAraw crosses over to more parts of the world as premier network The Filipino Channel (TFC) brings the stars and celebrations to Middle East and Europe starting this coming week.

ABS-CBN, the largest and leading Filipino-owned media and entertainment network, kicked off the Philippines’s summer season in April with the theme #JustLoveArawAraw.  The theme speaks of how Filipinos show their compassion for families, friends and countrymen in many ways despite the challenges they face.  Since May, TFC has been bringing the celebrations to various parts of the world starting in Australia last May 3 and 5 and was mounted simultaneously on June 10 in Taiwan and Hong Kong. 

This time, TFC together with Filipino community partners in key areas are bringing the summer festivities to United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain and Oman in the Middle East, and will be joining the colorful festivities in Italy, Spain, France, Austria, Switzerland and the UK in Europe.  To spread the #JustLoveArawAraw spirit in collaborative events are Philippine Concert King Martin Nievera, Breakthrough Actress Arci Muñoz and The Next Big Diva Morrissette Amonin the Middle East; and Dance Empress Maja Salvador, comedian Chokoleit and Kapamilya Heartthrob Daniel Matsunaga in the United  Kingdom.

TFC Celebrates the 120th Anniversary of Philippine Independence with the City of Carson

The City of Carson and the Philippine Independence Day Foundation present the 120th Philippine Independence Day celebration on Saturday, June 9, at the Veterans Park on 22400 S. Moneta Avenue. This commemorates the declaration of Philippine independence from Spain on June 12, 1898.

The whole day affair starts at 7:30 A.M. with a flag raising in front of Veterans Park. This will be followed by an ecumenical service led by Rev. Emmanuel Orendain, pastor of Calvary Presbyterian Church, and then a community mass celebrated by Rev. Father Albert Avenido of St.Philomena Catholic Church. There will then be the presentation of colors and the parade led by City of Carson Mayor Albert Robles.

The rest of the day will be dedicated to cultural and musical entertainment and various activities for the whole family.

Why LA Santos Loves Music?

LA Santos, the singer behind the hit song Tinamaan, is a testament to how powerful music is. The singer admits music has done a lot of good things to his young life. “I am able to express myself through music. It is said that music is a universal language. There is a song for every emotion, whether you are happy, depressed, in love, heartbroken, angry. It also helps you compose a song because may hugot ka. I get lost when I sing. I let people know who I am and how I feel through the songs I sing. In fact, I am a living example of the healing power of music,” LA shares.

The Star Music recording artist has a self-titled debut album which contains six originals (Tinamaan, Ikaw Kasi, One Greatest Love, Bakit Pag-Ibig, Miss Terror, and Mine) and three covers (Bruno Mars’ When I Was Your Man, Sarah Geronimo’s Forever Is Not Enough and Angeline Quinto’s Hanggang Kailan).

LA just recently finished a two-night mini concert at The Music Hall @ Metrowalk with the SRATS (the young stars of Asian Artist Agency). Soon, they will be trooping to SM Malls for a series of shows: June 9 (SM Valenzuela), June 10 (SM Pulilan), and June 30 (SM Sangandaan). “It’s fun to work with SRATS.  I’m looking forward to our next collaborations.”

LA has found his niche in music and is carving a name for himself. Aside from performing on Ian Veneracion’s first major foray into concerts, LA staged a sold-out major solo concert titled #Petmalu at the Music Museum which one concert goer described as "malupet."'

While he is happy to share his passion for music, LA admits there are challenges that he has to face. “Actually, it’s difficult na pagsabayin ang studies and singing career. I am in my senior high at UST. Minsan nagkakasabay ang pag-aaral for an exam and rehearsal for shows. I don’t want to sacrifice iyong isa over the other. I have to balance my priorities and follow a strict schedule if I want to succeed in both my studies and career. At first, it was really hard especially when you have to wake up early for class after coming home late at night because of a commitment. I’m used to this routine now. I don’t regret any single thing. Who am I to complain? I’m grateful to be given these opportunities.”

LA also talks about his mother, Florita Santos. “I love my mom! Her unconditional love inspired me to dream big for myself, to conquer my fears, and to be the best version of myself. She is my biggest fan. Whenever I look in front of the stage, my mom is there, busy taking pictures and videos. I want to tell her that I love her and I’m thankful for all the sacrifices she has done for me.”