The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan partners with TFC & ALKFI for Pantawid ng Pag-ibig

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (PCCIJ) acknowledges the plight of the Filipinos in the face of health and economic adversities brought about by the pandemic. To uphold its goodwill and upkeeping its ties to advance the relationship of the two nations through international trade and investments, PCCIJ partners with The Filipino Channel (TFC) and ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation Inc. (ALKFI) for the latter’s public service campaign, Pantawid ng Pag-ibig.

Pantawid Ng Pag-ibig (Bridge of Love) was launched in March 2020 to help bring food to Filipinos who are not able to make a living due to the quarantine restrictions across the Philippines. To date, a total of nearly PHP 447 million worth of goods have been delivered around the National Capital Region and other affected provinces with the help of individual donors, partnering organizations, and local government units.

Dive deep into the Filipino culture through the eyes of rising Filipino filmmakers via “Cinemalaya 2020” on TFC Online

Last chance to watch the groundbreaking films on August 31, 2020

Filipinos have such rich and colorful culture that is best experienced first-hand, but since this is not possible due to the Covid-19 pandemic, TFC in partnership with Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival and Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) brings them a glimpse of it through the films featured in the “Cinemalaya 2020.”

TFC launches global Filipinos’ ultimate digital experience hub “TFCX” with “TFC Win From Home” this August

A lot has changed in people’s lives since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. People are encouraged to stay at home, most activities like buying groceries and reunions are now done online, and businesses are either closing or laying-off employees to sustain the business due to the economy drop. These changes made an impact on the lives of the people, including the overseas Filipinos.

TFC, being an innovative company that caters to the ever-changing needs of the overseas Filipinos, evolves with them by ensuring their safety but not sacrificing the access to their essential needs--from timely and relevant information and entertainment, to keeping the connection with their fellow overseas Filipinos, up to the aid they need to get through the everyday life of living abroad.

Director Adolfo Alix Jr. Brings Wendell Ramos’ Son and Markki Stroem for the Final Episodes of Unlocked

Quarantine-themed anthology series Unlocked returns with its final three episodes this Thursday, August 27th, to the streaming platform GagaOOLala. Since the release of its first episode back in July, Unlocked quickly became the most watched series of all time on the LGBTQ+ platform, and each new episode has sat at the top of the most watched titles for six weeks.

Seeing the undeniable interest of the audience in these small but emotional stories, director Adolfo Alix Jr. wanted to extend the number of episodes to nine from the original six. “Greenlighting three more episodes was the easiest decision we had to make. Unlocked has brought the attention of people from all over the world and an increase of 500% in new weekly subscribers to the platform, which reflects on how universal and timely the series is,” says Jaime Costas Nicolás, international coordinator at GagaOOLala.

TFC brings high quality programming in brilliant HD to Comcast’s Xfinity customers

ABS-CBN’s TFC, the leading international news and entertainment channel for Filipinos, announced today that TFC in HD is now available to Comcast’s Xfinity customers on X1 and via the Xfinity Stream app.  

X1 customers can say “TFC” into the Xfinity Voice Remote to subscribe to and enjoy TFC’s high quality original content with English subtitles including teleseryes, talk shows, variety shows, blockbuster movies, relevant news and public service programs telecast in brilliant high definition. X1 customers can also find TFC programming within the International and Asian American Film and TV destinations on Xfinity on Demand. 

PH’s largest indie film fest “Cinemalaya 2020” now streaming on TFC Online, “Ang Huling El Bimbo Musical” coming this September

Filipinos celebrate the Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa (National Language Month) every August, and to pay homage to the Filipino language, TFC puts the spotlight to proudly Filipino films and theater performance as it brings Cinemalaya 2020, the biggest independent film festival in the Philippines and the nostalgic musical “Ang Huling El Bimbo Musical” to the Kapamilyas overseas.

Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival is an annual event established by the Cinemalaya Foundation, a non-stock, non-profit, and non-government foundation that advocates “the development and promotion of the Philippine independent film.” It provides grants to at most 10 full-length feature film producers, recognizes short filmmakers, and supports the growth of practicing and aspiring filmmakers through various masterclasses.

Award-winning actresses Jodi Sta. Maria at Iza Calzado magkasama sa bagong serye na “Ang Sa Iyo Ay Akin”

Dalawang magkaibigang paghihiwalayin ng mga pagkakamali ng nakaraan at ipaglalaaban ang tingin nila ay nararapat, dito tatakbo ang kuwento ng bagong ABS-CBN TV series na “Ang Sa Iyo Ay Akin,” na mapapanood sa labas ng Pilipinas via TFC simula Agosto 17.

Magsasama-sama sa serye na ito ang ilan sa malalaking artista sa pangunguna nina Jodi Sta. Maria at Iza Calzado kasama sina Sam Milby at si Diamond Star Maricel Soriano.

TFC delivers on promise to support Filipinos in Asia Pacific through public service amidst the pandemic

In the face of adversity, heroes come from ordinary people who choose to stand up for reasons bigger than their own. While our overseas Filipinos have always been regarded as such, the pandemic further etched their contribution not only to their families back home but also to their communities whilst abroad.

This brand of selflessness motivates TFC Asia Pacific to remain in the service of the Filipino community in the region through information, entertainment, and inspiration. Through its various public service efforts, it has also contributed to assisting Filipinos affected by the global health and economic crisis both in the region and in the Philippines.

Vertiv Introduces New Line of Highly Efficient, Affordable Online UPS for Edge Applications in Asia

Vertiv Liebert GXT RT+ to target healthcare, education, financial and government industries 

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, today introduced the Vertiv Liebert GXT RT+, its latest line of online double conversion uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems. Available from 1 to 3kVA, the Liebert GXT RT+ is Vertiv’s most affordable UPS for edge applications and is available throughout Southeast Asia, as well as Australia and New Zealand starting July 2020. 

Korean stars and idols come together in the Asianovela “Hwarang,” airing on TFC this August

The Korean drama marathon continues as TFC airs another popular Filipino-dubbed Asianovela (Asian series), “Hwarang,” that will surely capture the viewers’ hearts when it starts airing on TFC cable channel via OSN on August 10.

“Hwarang” stars some of the most sought after stars and idols in South Korea: Park Seo-Joon, Go Ara, Do Ji-Han, Jo Yoon Woo, Choi Min Ho of Shinee, Kim Taehyung of BTS, and Park Hyung-Sik of ZE:A.

Filipino movies anytime, anywhere with Kapamilya Box Office (KBO) Unlimited

TFC is offering one blockbuster after another for subscribers in Japan to enjoy from August 1, 2020 onwards. For just an additional ¥‎550 on your TFC IPTV Video-On-Demand Monthly Subscription, you can enjoy unlimited hours of films from classics to latest releases, comedy to drama, action to horror, romance to family entertainment.

Leading the Kapamilya Box Office Unlimited are films featuring ABS-CBN’s hottest names in comedy, drama, and romance genre. Laugh out loud with last year’s comedy hit “The Mall, The Merrier” starring “It’s Showtime” hosts Anne Curtis and Vice Ganda, and Coco Martin’s break from TV drama in the film “3pol Trobol.”

Cry your hearts out with The Hows of Us showcasing one of our favorite Kapamilya couples Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla, as well as the Unbreakable featuring Bea Alonzo and Angelica Panganiban’s emotionally gutting performances. Feel giddy with young love served by Maymay Entrata and Edward Barber on Loving in Tandem. And get ready for some adrenaline rush in the Julia Barreto-Joshua Garcia starrer zombie movie Block Z.

All these films and more come to your screens on Kapamilya Box Office Unlimited via TFC IPTV. To activate, call the Japan telesales hotline at 0120-832-863 or 03-6868-2024 or send us a message on Facebook (TFC Asia) or LINE App.

TFC revs up its viewership in Asia Pacific via strengthened partnerships with OTT platforms Telstra and HD Telecom

TFC expands its viewership in the Asia Pacific as it strengthens its partnership with two of the biggest names in OTT services in the region, Telstra and HD Telecom.

“TFC as the leading Filipino media network in the world continues with its vision to reach all Filipinos in the world through carriage expansion and content distribution. Our partnerships with industry leaders like Telstra and HD Telecom help us greatly in achieving this vision,” said ABS-CBN Global Managing Director for Asia Pacific Maribel Hernaez.