ABS-CBN TFC bags two awards at CFO’s Migration Advocacy and Media Awards 2019

ABS-CBN TFC ends 2019 in a high note after it bagged two awards at the recently held Migration Advocacy and Media (MAM) Awards: The Best Regular TV Program on Migration won by “Kabayani Talks” and the Best TV Interstitial on Migration bagged by “Lines and Letters”.

Launched in 2018, “Kabayani Talks” is a public service program that aims to aid the overseas Filipinos in the different issues and concerns they are facing overseas with the guidance from different government agencies and experts. The show’s host, Jasmine Romero, considers the recognition from MAM Awards as an affirmation that their program is “on the right track” in serving the overseas Filipinos.

Eric Chou captures the Filipino audience with “Room For You”

Over the past few years, Taiwanese superstar Eric Chou has achieved mainstream success in major Mandopop markets in the region. 

With a string of multi-platinum albums and hit singles that consistently topped streaming charts, the 24-year-old singer-songwriter has been anointed by the Taiwanese media as the “king of lovelorn people”—a title bestowed to the renowned balladeer for his masterful interpretation of emotionally affecting songs.

Despite his popularity as a ballad singer, Chou has recently experimented with EDM and urban music to diversify his catalog. Songs like “Nobody But Me,” “Shutter in Love,” and “Let It Go” showcase a more eclectic foray into pop, R&B and electronic music. These songs were written in English, aimed to capture a new audience outside of Mandopop.

Critically acclaimed Filipino film “Quezon’s Game” screening in EU, to premiere via ‘film in concert’ event

More than eight decades ago, the then President Manuel L. Quezon opened the Philippine shores to about 1,200 Jewish refugees who are escaping from the wrath of the Nazis—a part of the Philippine history that is unknown to many but is made realized by the film “Quezon’s Game”.

“Quezon’s Game”, which was produced by ABS-CBN Films Star Cinema in association with iWant and Kinetek, is a film that tells the story of how Philippine President Manuel Quezon, future U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower, and several other notable figures set out to rescue Jewish refugees from the ghettos of Germany and Austria. What seems within their power at first, turns out to be fraught with astronomical obstacles. On top of this, Quezon must battle a relapse of tuberculosis. In his final days, Quezon asks the question "Could I have done more?" before recollecting one of the least known, but most uplifting stories in Philippine history.

From doing covers to going mainstream... Agsunta Drops All-Original EP "Feels Trip"

From gaining significant attention online for their viral song covers, Pinoy pop rock band

Agsunta has now come full circle, welcoming 2020 with their now completed all-original EP, "Feels Trip," produced under DNA Music.

The EP, which includes six original tracks namely, "Bagong Umaga," "Alas Dose," "Kung 'Di Na Ako," "Liwanag," "Lokomotor," and "Hayskul Hits"-came after the band signed with the record label last year, after a brief hiatus from the limelight.

ABS-CBN appeals to overseas Filipinos, global communities for help for communities affected by Taal Volcano Eruption

ABS-CBN, through its long-running, award-winning Sagip Kapamilya program, is appealing to millions of overseas Filipinos and global communities to help victims and evacuees of affected areas following the eruption of Taal Volcano in Batangas, Philippines. 

In its global call for donations, the leading Filipino media and entertainment company has provided key information pertinent to specific regions:

FOR DONATIONS FROM ASIA PACIFIC AND MIDDLE EAST, please see below:

TFC’s “Kapamilya Reunion 2019” gives tribute to OF group “Unsung Heroes” from HK

Families of Hong Kong-based foreign workers celebrated the Christmas season with their loved ones in a tearful thanksgiving at TFC’s “Kapamilya Reunion 2019”, held annually as a way to give back to Overseas Filipinos by reuniting them with their loved ones.

For the year 2019, in celebration of TFC’s 25th anniversary, instead of virtually reuniting them with their loved ones, the gathering has become more intimate and memorable with select members of Hong Kong-based choir Unsung Heroes flying to the Philippines for a three-day affair. It began with the customary “Salu-salo” (banquet reception) held at the iconic 9501 Restaurant where most functions with the Kapamilya stars and executive officials are being held, which is inside the ABS-CBN Compound in Quezon City, Philippines.

TFC launches first original comedy content via “Stand Up for Laughs”

Welcome the new decade with lots of fun and laughter with TFC’s latest offering, “Stand Up for Laughs”, which can be seen for FREE by all registered users outside the Philippines via TFC Online and in the Philippines via iWant starting today, January 17.

“Stand Up for Laughs” is an eight-episode stand-up comedy series which is TFC’s first venture into producing content under the comedy genre.

“We are excited to launch not only our first comedy series but also a fresh batch of comedians who turn to humor to raise awareness about the lives of the Filipinos abroad and some parts of our culture that is uniquely Filipino,” said Global Content Head Ned Legaspi.

Bringing non-stop laughter while featuring some scenarios in the lives of the Filipinos abroad are stand-up comedians lead and directed by Laugh Factory’s Funniest Person in the World 2016 finalist Alex Calleja, with GB Labrador, Orca, Winer Aguilar, Nicki Morena, Clark Llaga, Ramon Cabochan, and Yuki.

“We wrote our own materials,” Calleja relates. “Kasi ang stand-up comedy is based on your experience, e. Pero ito lumabas kami sa comfort zone namin, nilagayan ng konting storytelling na hindi lumalayo sa reality.”