TFC’s “Basta Kapamilya CASH-Sali Ka” first batch of winners named, more prizes up for grabs

 TFC’s newest promo Basta Ka₱amilya CASH-ali Ka rewarded five (5) loyal subscribers each with PHP 5,000 and the chance to chat with actor JC De Vera whose more recent roles include playing Ethan in “The General’s Daughter.”

The winners are May Angelique del Castillo, El Leonora Sumague, Ruby Jackson, Darwin Maglaqui and Rodecca Bernabe. Interestingly, they are all based in Australia whilst coming from diverse background. The first round of giveaways took place last June 21, 2020 where NewsColored host Kaladkaren and De Vera quizzed them with questions only fans of ABS-CBN’s TV programs can answer such as naming casts of “Love Thy Woman” and hosts of “Banana Sundae.”

Filipina in Bangkok surprised by music icon Gary Valenciano in a digital concert for-a-cause

Jay Lyn Roma, an overseas Filipino in Bangkok, Thailand, had the surprise of her life when she unknowingly went on a video call with one of the Philippine music greats, Gary Valenciano. This was broadcasted as part of the latter’s digital concert “FAITH, HOPE, LOVE” for the benefit of Pantawid Ng Pag-ibig – ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation, Inc. (ALKFI)’s fundraiser that ensures food is brought to the urban poor families in the country affected by COVID-19.

“I am excited because this is the first time I am going to do something like this,” says Valenciano as he introduced the concept brought about by his wish to give honor to the unsung heroes that have risen above their personal ordeals during the pandemic. He continued: “Together with TFC, we decided to do a call to meet people I’ve never met before from three different places around the world. I think some of you will be very proud that despite not being here (in the Philippines), they are still very Filipino by heart.”

Singapore and Sydney-based Filipinos celebrate Philippine Independence together through TFC

In a rare opportunity, select Filipinos based in Sydney and Singapore celebrated the Philippine Independence together as they went live on TFC presents Sama Saya Kapamilya on NewsColored. The month-long celebration featuring Filipino organizations across the Asia Pacific goes by the hashtag: #PPE (Pinoy Pride Extravaganza). On its first episode last June 14, host KaladKaren was joined by the Philippine Community Council of New South Wales (PCC-NSW) and the Filipino community in Singapore with Rated J. While special guests include iWant Original ‘Malaya’ stars Zanjoe Marudo and Lovi Poe, plus the Kapamilya discoveries ‘iDolls’ Matty, Enzo, and Lucas.

PCC-NSW, the umbrella body of the Filipino organizations in the Australian State, was represented by Alric Bulseco, Espie Pogson, and Serna Ladia. Bulseco shared that their community holds grand celebrations twice a year – the Christmas festival towards the end of the year and the Philippine Independence every June. “As a matter of fact, back in 2013 our guest speaker was actually the Prime Minister of Australia,” he said, emphasizing the magnitude of these festivities. This year, amidst the restrictions, PCC-NSW together with the Philippine Consul General Ezzedin H. Tago and other community leaders held a Flag-raising Ceremony at the Rizal Park, Rooty Hill, New South Wales.

Three stories connected by love and betrayal in the iWant Original film “Love Lockdown,” now streaming on TFC Online

While everyone was asked to maintain a safe social distance in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic, the lives of Jake Cuenca, Kylie Verzosa, Angelica Panganiban, JM De Guzman, Tony Labrusca, Sue Ramirez, and Arjo Atayde unexpectedly intertwine in the iWant Original movie “Love Lockdown” which is exclusively available for Premium subscribers of TFC Online.

Adapting to the “new normal,” Dreamscape Entertainment produces a film that was shot by the cast themselves at the safety of their homes, with guidance from the film’s directors Andoy Ranay, Darnel Villaflor, Noel Escondo, and Emmanuel Palo.

Love, lies, and betrayal bring together three stories, turning the lives of Jacob (Jake Cuenca), Karen (Kylie Verzosa), Lesley (Angelica Panganiban), Allan (JM De Guzman), Darren (Tony Labrusca), Abby (Sue Ramirez), and Fred (Arjo Atayde) upside-down.

Overseas Filipinos in the Middle East and Europe sing alongside Kapamilya stars in TFC’s “Ililigtas Ka Niya” music video

Some overseas Filipinos will be featured alongside the Kapamilya stars in a music video as they give voice to the Star Music song “Ililigtas Ka Niya”.

TFC Middle East and Europe launched in April 2020 the “Ililigtas Ka Niya” music video campaign in line with TFC’s Kapamilya Virtual Hugs initiative which aims to uplift the spirit of the overseas Filipinos and the frontliners around the world.

TFC’s NewsColored! features a month-long celebration of Philippine Independence Day with the Filipino Community across Asia Pacific

It’s a special time for Filipinos around the world as we celebrate the Philippine Independence Day every 12th of June. Clad in our Filipiniana attire, we commemorate our heritage through cultural performances, native delicacies, and festive gatherings. However, we know all too well that this year would be different.

That is why TFC is bringing the festivities into the homes of Filipinos across the Asia Pacific through “NewsColored! House Arrest presents #PPE – Pinoy Pride Extravaganza.” To celebrate 122 years of Philippine Independence, the month-long celebration will be featuring Filipino organizations from Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia, and South Korea.

TFC Asia Pacific ensures the Filipino community in the region that public service as well as being ambassadors of Filipino entertainment, culture, and heritage remain at the forefront of its global mission.

The freedom to live and love in the film "Malaya", now streaming worldwide on iWant, TFC Online, and TFC IPTV

Finding the right love at the wrong time, this seems to be the case in the love story of Lovi Poe and Zanjoe Marudo in the latest iWant Originals film “Malaya,” which is now streaming in countries outside the Philippines via Pay Per View on TFC Online and TFC IPTV, and in the Philippines via iWant.

Aside from the deep love shared by the lead characters, the film also takes a look at the lives of the overseas Filipinos who endure the loneliness in a foreign land and being away from their children to provide them a better future. While at the same time, left-behind children suffer the emotional and social impact of the separation, and that pain lingers even when children become reunited with parents over the years.

ABS-CBN Global’s Engineering & Tech Services Head to speak at Verimatrix broadcast security technology webinar on June 16

Verimatrix, a global provider of security and business intelligence solutions that protect content, devices, applications and communications across multiple markets, is holding a webinar on June 16 entitled, Learn from Leaders: Security Upgrades for the Connected Future.

Singapore Pop Artist Dominic Chin Releases BETTER via Umami Records

Singapore pop artist Dominic Chin has released BETTER, the fifth single of his 7-track debut EP License To Cry, via indie label Umami Records.

BETTER is a poppy, free-spirited song about the joys of being high on love. Dominic Chin shares: “This song is inspired by love! There’s a quote that says ‘falling in love is the best high without breaking the law’, and I fully agree! The whole chorus talks about how flowers smell better, time passes much slower, the sky is BLUE-ER. How you don’t ever want time to stop when you’re with the person you love.”

Fun, playful melodies accompany Dominic’s beautiful and infectious vocals, leading up to unapologetically brash and compelling choruses which he proudly belts out. “I felt like it needed a quirky aspect too, and that's why I sang ‘You-you-you’ with a slight yodle. AND I love showing off my whistling skills. I have been practicing for years, finally I can properly show it off!” shared Dominic.

TFC EMEA continues to be in the service of the Filipinos in the region

During this time where the world is battling the Covid-19 pandemic, ABS-CBN Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) through TFC continues to provide relevant and timely news through its flagship program TV Patrol and Teleradyo. While staying at home is also made fun with family or friends with the high-rating classic series, and iWant Originals movies and short series in the program line-up.

Meantime, TFC also went beyond entertainment as it assists the overseas Filipinos in the region whose jobs were affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.