Songs of hope, love, and social commentary take center stage in ABS-CBN Music’s “Himig 11th Edition”

Filipinos worldwide get to vote for special global award winner

“Himig 11th Edition,” formerly known as Himig Handog, is a worldwide search for the best OPM (Original Pilipino Music) songs. The biggest songwriting competition in the Philippines will have its grand finals in February 2021.

Meanwhile, “Himig 11th Edition” is now on its final leg where overseas Filipinos can vote for their favorite song among the 12 finalists. The song with the most reactions and comments will receive TFC’s Global Choice special award.

In an earlier story, the first six finalists were introduced. Below, readers will get to know the other six finalists.

OF from Europe is the grand prize winner of “TFC Win from Home”

TFC Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) wraps up the year 2020 with the grand draw of the virtual game show, “TFC Win From Home,” which happened last December 19 that was streamed via TFC Middle East and TFC Europe Facebook pages and @tfcx account in Kumu.

A total of Php 750,000 cash prizes were given away, and it was Renato Larena from the United Kingdom who brought home the grand prize of Php 250,000 cash.

Renato is a TFC subscriber since 2006 and is a huge fan of different ABS-CBN shows. “I had my intuition that I will gonna win the Grand Prize ng TFC Win From Home,” he recalled when he saw and joined the virtual game show. He was not able to watch the live grand draw since he was asleep after working on a night shift, so when he watched the recording of the live draw, “I was watching alone in my bed, when I heard my name as grand prize winner, I shout for joy and called my daughter, told her that I won 250,000 pesos from TFC Win From Home--I was so happy!” he shared.

ABS-CBN Europe Foundation CIO sparks hope and spreads love through “Ikaw Ang Liwanag at Ligaya” face mask covers

Sales of the face masks to benefit typhoon Ulysses (Vamco) rehabilitation efforts in the Philippines  

The year 2020 has been challenging for everyone around the globe as different countries face and battle the Covid-19 pandemic, while also dealing with different natural and man-made calamities. Despite this, the spirit of giving lives on as ABS-CBN Europe Foundation CIO sells “Ikaw Ang Liwanag at Ligaya” face mask covers for the benefit of the victims of typhoon Ulysses (Vamco) in the Philippines.

At least 67 people were killed, and local authorities estimated about 3.8 million people were severely affected when typhoon Ulysses (Vamco) hit the Philippines on November 11, 2020. To aid the Filipino families affected by the typhoon, ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation Inc.’s Sagip Kapamilya program distributes the basic needs of the victims, which was made possible through the donations made to the foundation.

ABS-CBN Music’s songwriting competition evolves with “Himig 11th Edition”

One of the 12 song finalists could be the “TFC’s Global Choice” special award recipient, voting is on-going until February 15, 2021

Music is among people’s constant companion, from finding inspiration to expressing what they feel, down to celebrating one’s victories. As the year 2020 wraps up, you may just find the newest anthem of your life of the year it has been with the new batch of finalists of ABS-CBN Music’s “Himig 11th Edition.”

“Himig 11th Edition,” which was formerly known as Himig Handog, is the biggest songwriting competition in the Philippines. What started as a competition for composers of pop and love songs has evolved into a competition that celebrates every music genre that touches on a wide variety of topics that is relatable to everyone.

Draw inspiration to live with passion from Filipinas overseas featured in “24x24” season 3

Wrap up the year 2020 and kick-off 2021 with the inspiring stories of Filipinas who are making their names and changing landscapes in different industries overseas which you can catch on the third season of “24x24,” airing outside the Philippines via ANC, TFC IPTV, and iWantTFC.

“24x24” is an 8-episode series that features empowering stories of women living overseas, who are juggling multiple roles while also living a life where they get to fulfill their passions and make a difference.

Featured in “24x24” season three are Ruby Ibarra who is a scientist and musician based in California; Cherish Maningat who is a theatre and TV actress in South Korea; ABS-CBN Global Head of Music Roslynn Cobarrubias who is also a marketing advisor and TV & music producer; Denise Facurra-Svenson who owns the Medium Asia PR Agency; social entrepreneur and career advisor Michelle Ostbo who is based in Norway; ULAM the Movie producer and director Ali Cuerdo from New York; Hershey Hilado who is an entrepreneur and owner of RVMP in Australia; and K-Pop star Kriesha Chu from South Korea.

TFC Asia Pacific takes its viewers to the movies this holiday season through Cinexpress

ABS-CBN TFC brings the latest Philippine films to the homes of Filipinos in Asia Pacific in time for the Christmas Season via the latest pay-per-view category on TFC, Cinexpress. With its tagline “Bagong sine. Now na!” (New movie. Here now!), Cinexpress offers new titles from ABS-CBN Films (Star Cinema) to the moviegoing public whose favorite pastime took a halt due to health restrictions.

As the leading international distributor of Filipino news and entertainment content for over two decades, ABS-CBN TFC understands the sentiments of the overseas Filipinos who would have to endure not being home with their families for Christmas this year. Through Cinexpress, viewers are now able to connect with their families back home through the most recent releases throughout the holiday season.   

iWantTFC and TFC IPTV subscribers will now be able to rent movies via Cinexpress and will be treated to an exciting line-up with My Lockdown Romance, Boyette, Four Sisters Before the Wedding, and Princess Dayareese.

Weekends well-spent with Kapuso Weekend Watchfest

Beginning December 11, finish the week right with well-loved GMA dramas only on Kapuso Weekend Watchfest!

Ten episodes in bite-sized clips of “The Rich Man’s Daughter”, “Someone to Watch over Me”, and “Let the Love Begin” are uploaded weekly on GMA Network’s official Facebook page.

Facebook users now have the chance to watch “The Rich Man’s Daughter,” the ground-breaking 2015 drama series that bravely tackled lesbianism on Philippine TV. Rhian Ramos showcases her versatility as an actress as she breathes life to the main character, Jade. Everyone’s perspective of her life and her persona will change once she finds love with another woman (Glaiza de Castro). Episodes of The Rich Man’s Daughter are uploaded every Friday at 3PM.

Metro Manila Film Festival 2020 inanunsyo ang 10 opisyal na kalahok

Sa kabila ng pandemya, tuloy na tuloy pa rin ang ika-46 na Metro Manila Film Festival ngayong kapaskuhan.

Ayon kay MMDA Chairman at kasalukuyang chairman ng MMFF Danilo Lim, malaking bahagi ang MMFF sa pagdiriwang ng Pasko sa Pilipinas kaya tama lamang na ipagpatuloy nito ang pagbibigay kasiyahan sa maraming Pilipino

Salamat sa kanilang pakikipag-partner sa Globe, mapapanood ng marami ang magagandang pelikulang opisyal na kalahok sa MMFF sa pamamagitan ng internet sa UPSTREAM pagka-kasama sa GMovies sa halagang P250 lamang kada pelikula at $10 naman para sa mga Pilipino sa ibang bansa. Sa pamamagitan ng UPSTREAM, mas mainam at ligtas ang panonood ng mga customers, at siguradong mapoprotektahan ang intellectual property rights ng mga manlilikha sa tulong ng Globe’s #PlayItRight campaign. Ang #PlayItRight ay anti-piracy advocacy ng Globe na nagbibigay proteksyon sa industriya laban sa illegal streaming at content piracy.

OFs to get early holiday treat from TFC at the “TFC Win From Home” grand draw

The lives of the lucky overseas Filipinos from Europe and the Middle East is about to change as “TFC Win From Home” will have its grand draw on December 19, 2020, where a total of Php 750,000 of cash prizes will be given away.

The entries submitted since August 15, 2020, are qualified and will have the chance to be among the five winners of Php 100,000 or the sole winner of the Php 250,000 grand prize. Those who already won during the monthly draws are not qualified anymore for the grand draw.

The “TFC Win From Home” grand draw will also be an early Christmas celebration for the overseas Filipinos because some ABS-CBN stars will join the live streaming that day, bringing to them world-class entertainment right at the comfort of their homes. Kapamilya singers Klarisse de Guzman, Jason Dy, Janine Berdin, Elha Nympha, Lian Kyla, and MOR DJ JhaiHo are just some of the special guests that day.

Asian-American hip-hop artist Blahza collaborates with newcomer Seira on his latest single “GPS”

“The song has a classic mid-2000s crack rap feel like you could play it back-to-back with Nelly‘s ‘Grillz’ and no one would flinch.” - Surviving The Golden Age

Asian-American hip-hop artist Blahza and newcomer Seira have released a new emo-rap single, “GPS.” Reminiscent of Juice WRLD with its chill, spacey touch and laid-back delivery, the vibey bop follows the rapper’s journey to finding his way back to love.

According to Blahza, the song is a reassurance of his loyalty and romantic affection for the love of his life despite having to spend days apart from each other. He shares, “My fiancé notices I’m always on my phone like everybody is these days. But the lyrics symbolize how even without technology I’m not lost.”

Sisterhood and life happening in between in the Star Cinema film “Four Sisters Before the Wedding”

This 2020, Star Cinema gives viewers a peek at the past and know the story of the Salazar sisters via the film “Four Sisters Before the Wedding,” which can be seen outside the Philippines via iWantTFC, TFC IPTV, and KTx.ph starting December 11.

The film is the prequel of the 2013 box-office hit film “Four Sisters and a Wedding,” where viewers first got to meet the Salazar sisters Teddie, Bobbie, Alex, and Gabbie with their youngest and only brother Rebreb.

“Four Sisters Before the Wedding” takes the viewers back in 2003 when sisters Teddie, Bobbie, Alex, and Gabbie are starting to realize the realities of adult life—from accepting failure down to their first heartbreak.

As if transitioning to adult life is not complicated enough, they find themselves working together to save the marriage of their parents that are on the brink of falling apart.

Giving life to the characters of Teddie, Bobbie, Alex, and Gabbie are the young actresses Charlie Dizon, Alexa Ilacad, Gillian Vicencio, and Belle Mariano, respectively, under the helm of the box-office hit director Mae Cruz-Alviar.

Hope To See You This Christmas - The Backstory

The rhythms of each passing day have lulled, pushed, pulled and shaken us each into our new (I won’t say normal) courses. Over months, we have taken to new realisations and revelations of the soul. Some who had never touched a wooden spoon before have now become masters of the oven. Some have noticed that office hours have multiplied as work extended far past cubicle confines. Blazers paired with boxers have become a fashion statement, Some slept and slept and slept cashing in on years of sleepless nights from once working tirelessly. Some, a brave few, our front-liners have stayed on, fighting for us. After all, it was like we were in a backwards war, where the enemy was invisible and constantly around us and the only way to care for those we loved was to keep our distance and wear masks that hid our smiles from them.

I couldn’t help thinking— But what of those who have gone all these long months without holding the ones they loved? What of those who have gone many nights expressing their innermost desires and intimate moments through lenses and screens? What of those who had to bid a loved one farewell through an I-pad? What of wearing a mask under a shield, inside a car? —bubbles within bubbles removed from the life we knew? What of those who lost everything they once owned and were left with how’s and why’s? What about those of us who sat here waiting this whole time for someone to return and bring back a sense of the holiday spirit we were used to somehow?