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.” 

Urian, ibibida ang OPM ngayong taon - 41st Gawad Urian, Inilabas Na

Pormal nang inanunsyo ng Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino ang mga nominado sa 41st Gawad Urian na magaganap na sa Hunyo 14 (Huwebes) sa ABS-CBN Vertis Tent at eere ng live sa Cinema One, 7pm. 

Nangunguna ngayong taon ang pelikulang “Respeto” na may 12 nominasyon kasama ang Best Picture, Best Director para kay Treb Monteras II, at Best Actor para sa rapper-actor na si Abra. Sumusunod naman ang Best Picture nominees na “Balangiga: Howling Wilderness” na may 10 nominasyon at “Tu Pug Imatuy” na may siyam na nominasyon. Kabilang din sa Best Picture nominees ang “The Chanters” na may pitong nominasyon, at “Birdshot” at “Bhoy Intsik,” na parehong may tig-anim na nominasyon.

Bela Padilla at Negi ibabahagi ang #JustLove ArawAraw celebrations sa Taiwan”

Pupunuin ng Kapamilya artists ng pag-ibig at kasiyahan ang selebrasyon ng Araw ng Kalayaan, Migrant Workers’ Day at 3rd FILCOM Friendship Fun Run, ng Filipino community sa Taiwan

Isang masaya at makulay na #JustLoveArawAraw celebration ang hatid nina actress-screenwriter na si Bela Padilla at Unkabogable Star Negi sa nalalapit na The Filipino Channel (TFC) hour na pinamagatang “Just Love Araw-Araw in Taiwan” sa June 10 sa New Taipei City Metropolitan Park (Xingfu Shuiyang Park) Sanchong District, New Taipei City, Taiwan.

Ang “Just Love Araw-Araw in Taiwan” ay bahagi ng selebrasyon ng 120th Philippine Independence at Migrant Workers’ Day na inihanda ng Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO), at ng 3rd FILCOM Friendship Fun Run na inorganisa ng Federation of Filipino Communities sa Taiwan.

SM Cinema Assembles Marvel Fans for Avengers: Infinity War

“We’re ready for you Avengers!” Donned in their mightiest Avengers-inspired outfits, the lucky fans got to greet Nebula (Karen Gillan), Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) and director Joe Russo via live video conference straight from Singapore.

“All of you are fantastic, that reception, the noise, the energy in that room, we may be looking at a TV Screen which is a bit cold but it properly warms up when you guys are on it so thank you." – Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch)

17 Year-old Singer-songwriter FERN. Releases His Debut E.P.

Wunderkind musician Fern. has launched his self-titled debut E.P. ‘Fern.’ last March 30, 2018.

The 17 year-old singer-songwriter-producer having only been active on the scene for a few months has already garnered multiple achievements. His first single ‘Into You,’ debuted and stayed at #1 on the Spotify Philippines Top 50 Viral Chart for one week, and has garnered over 1.5 million plays on Spotify. ‘Into You,’ along with his latest single ‘Wanna Dance With You’ have both been included by Spotify in playlists in countries such as Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, and the Philippines. On top of this, Fern. has been featured on Scout Magazine’s 'Teens Under 18 To Watch Out For In 2018,’ and has already been given opportunities to collaborate with young OPM artists such as Asia’s Pop Sweetheart Julie Anne San Jose, TALA, and Claudia Barretto.