Hit game show “Kapamilya Deal or No Deal” finally revealed he celebrities who will comprise the third batch of Lucky Stars beginning Monday (April 6) on ABS-CBN.

“Star Circle Quest” Grand Questor  Hero Angeles returns as a Kapamilya as he sets foot on the ‘Deal’ stage for the first time.

Fresh from the success of primetime series “Two Wives,” Jason Abalos also joins the Lucky Stars with his real-life girlfriend and “PBB All In” ex-housemate Vickie Rushton.

Pageant title holders, meanwhile, do the ‘rampa’ the “KDOND” way as Miss Universe 2013 3rd runner-up Ariella Arida, Miss Universe-Philippines 2014 MJ Lastimosa, and police officer-turned-Mister International 2014 Neil Perezstrut their stuff while carrying a briefcase.

Afternoon viewing gets hotter with sexy ladies Ara Mina, Meg Imperial, Daiana Menezes, and Ella Cruz and also funnier with comedians Bayani Agbayani, Gary Lim, Hyubs Azarcon, and Neggy.

Former child stars Gio Alvarez, Bodie Cruz, Nino Muhlach, at Vandolph will also try their luck at bargaining with the Banker alongside veteran actress Sylvia Sanchez and veteran singer Jett Pangan.

Who among them will win the P1 million jackpot?

Don’t miss the third batch of Lucky Stars in “Kapamilya Deal or No Deal,” beginning Monday (Apr 6), 5 PM, on ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold. For updates follow @KDONDph on Instagram and Twitter or visit the show’s official website at http://kapamilyadealornodeal.abs-cbn.com.

Meanwhile, viewers may also catch up on full episodes and past episodes of “Kapamilya Deal or No Deal” through ABS-CBNmobile. For more information, please go to www.abscbnmobile.com.

Filipinos in Qatar get the royal treatment as The Filipino Channel (TFC) brings a new level of entertainment with “TFC Live Presents Martin Nievera,” powered by TFC IPTV Video on Demand (TFC IPTV VOD) on April 18 at the world-class Al Dafna Hall Sheraton Doha, Qatar.  The premier network, through its events brand TFC Live brings no less than the Concert King to spearhead the launch of its newest service in the region – TFC IPTV VOD, via a two-hour concert.

TFC’s IPTV VOD brings viewers’ experience to a higher plane as it gives viewers the power of choice to enjoy homegrown content, anytime they want.  At, TFC IPTV VOD, the viewers are king as they can enjoy their favorite shows, specials and movies, rewind and forward to their favorite scene, within a specified period of time.

Nievera, who is the Philippines’ celebrated Concert King, returns to the Middle East after five years since he last performed, to mark the launch of TFC’s IPTV VOD.   With the promise “Sa IPTV VOD, boss ka dahil may choice ka,” TFC IPTV VOD brings not only homegrown content anytime they want but also high-level entertainment during the concert launch.

During the launch concert, the Concert King will turn tables as he will share the power of choice to kababayans in Qatar.  Nievera will be singing his all-time hits and including contemporary hits.  Joining Nievera for two hours of premium entertainment is special guest Morissette Amon, semi-finalist of “The Voice of the Philippines Season 1” who will share her powerful voice which has already started to create a niche for Amon in the music industry.
Kababayans who will subscribe to TFC IPTV VOD during the event will get the chance to have a photo opportunity with Nievera and Amon.  Interested parties can call +974 7732 0982 or visit facebook.com/TFCMiddleEast.  For tickets which start at 80 QAR, go to www.ticketmaster.qa and www.timeoutdoha.com

Sarah Geronimo emerged as the big winner at the tenth MYX Music Awards after scoring four awards including Favorite Artist, Favorite Female Artist, Favorite Music Video for “Tayo,” and Favorite Remake for “Maybe This Time.”

The pop royalty and “The Voice of the Philippines” coach remains as the artist with the most number of wins in MYX Music Awards history as she raised her total of MYX Music Award trophies to 23.

Prior to snagging the major awards of the night, Sarah also showcased a powerful production number featuring her chart topping song, “Kilometro.”

Meanwhile, the highest commendation of the evening, the MYX Magna Award, was given to singer-songwriter Rey Valera. The MYX Magna Award is a recognition awarded to an OPM icon who has made a great impact to the music industry.

Richard Poon, KZ, Angeline Quinto, Erik Santos, Kyla, Christian Bautista, and Vina Morales united on stage for a special tribute to the legendary hit maker, singing beautiful renditions of Valera’s most notable compositions, including “Kung Kailangan Mo Ako,” “Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko,” and “Pangako Sa’Yo,” among others.

Valera who is currently on tour, accepted his MYX Magna Award through a video saying he is deeply “flattered, proud, and humbled.”

MYX Music Awards newcomers James Reid and Nadine Lustre, took home Favorite Media Soundtrack for “No Erase,” while “The Voice Kids” Season 1 finalist Darren Espanto outshined strong contenders Lyca Gairanod, Kathryn Bernardo, Nadine Lustre, and Maja Salvador in the Favorite New Artist category. Darren is the youngest winner of the night.

Despite his no-show status, Daniel Padilla bested out fellow teen sensation James Reid, rap artists Gloc-9 and Abra, and RnB prince Jay-R in the Favorite Male Artist category. Daniel also bagged Favorite Song for “Simpleng Tulad Mo.”

Gloc-9 also added two brand new MYX trophies in his collection after bagging Favorite Urban Video for “Businessman” and Favorite Collaboration with Regine Velasquez for “Takipsilim.”

Here are the full list of winners:

Favorite Music Video – Tayo by Sarah Geronimo

Favorite Song – Simpleng Tulad Mo by Daniel Padilla

Favorite Artist – Sarah Geronimo

Favorite Female Artist – Sarah Geronimo

Favorite Male Artist – Daniel Padilla

Favorite Group – Silent Sanctuary

Favorite Mellow Video – Right Where You Belong by Julie Anne San Jose

Favorite Rock Video – Kislap by Kamikazee

Favorite Urban Video – Businessman by Gloc-9 feat. Vinci Montaner

Favorite New Artist – Darren Espanto

Favorite Collaboration – Takipsilim by Gloc-9 feat. Regine Velasquez

Favorite Remake – Maybe This Time by Sarah Geronimo

Favorite Media Soundtrack – No Erase by James Reid and Nadine Lustre

Favorite Guest Appearance in a Music Video – Kathryn Bernardo in Simpleng Tulad Mo

Favorite MYX Celebrity VJ – Toni Gonzaga

Favorite International Video – Shake It Off by Taylor Swift

Favorite Kpop Video – Come Back Home by 2ne1

For more updates, stay tuned on your MYX cable channel and keep logging on to MYXph.com! Make sure to follow Myx on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MYX.Philippines), Twitter (https://twitter.com/myxphilippines), and Instagram (http://instagram.com/myxph/).

Dubbed as the ‘Hari ng Sablay,’ comedian Bearwin Meily always fails to predict the amount his briefcase contains whenever a fellow Lucky Star plays in the hit game show “Kapamilya Deal or No Deal.”

But all of that changed last Monday (Mar 23) when his gut feel turned out to be right as his chosen briefcase number 14 contained the P1 million jackpot, making him the first celebrity millionaire this season.

It was an intense game as it boiled down to only two amounts in the money board— P100,000 and P1 million.

Bearwin got emotional when he declined the Banker’s offer of P614,000 for the sake of entertaining the viewers.

“I am here to play. From the very beginning this briefcase was just assigned to me. It’s just money. P614,000 can be gone in just a month. I want to play,” said Bearwin before pressing the ‘No Deal’ button.

Excitement and joy then filled the studio as host Luis Manzano finally opened Bearwin’s briefcase. The Lucky Stars immediately ran up the stage and congratulated him.

“All I want for our episodes is just for us and for our viewers to have fun. It’s not about the money,” he explained.

Will one of the remaining Lucky Stars bag the jackpot in the coming episodes?

Don’t miss “Kapamilya Deal or No Deal,” weekday afternoons, 5 PM, on ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold. Meanwhile, viewers may also catch up on full episodes and past episodes of “Kapamilya Deal or No Deal” through ABS-CBNmobile. For more information, please go to www.abscbnmobile.com.

“There are two things that define the Filipino romantic comedy: ‘kilig’ and manufactured conflict. The former is the fuel that makes the engine run, the ephemeral feeling that fans of the genre will chase for the rest of their lives. The latter is a necessary detour to make the formula work; some strange contrivance that pushes the characters apart so they can get together in the end for more kilig. What is strange and ultimately so memorable about That Thing Called Tadhana is that it eschews both. Even with a premise that feels unlikely, it builds a relationship that feels so much closer to what people experience in real life.” – Philbert Ortiz Dy, ClickTheCity.com

For film writer-director Antoinette Jadaone, Cinema One Originals’ That Thing Called Tadhana is her “dream project” and described it as “more than 10 years’ worth of love stories, heartaches, heartbreaks, bitterness, and acceptance.”  

That dream won the prestigious 2014 Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature for Jadaone, Php 2 million budget granted by Cinema One Originals to produce the movie, sold-out screenings at the 2014 Cinema One Originals Film Festival late last year, Best Actress Awards for lead actress Angelica Panganiban at said filmfest and at the 13th Gawad Tanglaw (tied with Nora Aunor for “Dementia”), and Audience Choice and Champion Bughaw for Full-Length Feature awards aside from being nominated as Best Picture also at the 2014 Cinema One Originals filmfest.

But what went beyond Jadaone’s dreams was that her Php 2-million film grossed over Php 120 million in the Philippines in less than three weeks, making it the most successful Cinema One Originals film release yet.  Moreover, this little-film-that-could will now be screened internationally through TFC@theMovies which will bring it to 33 theaters in the U.S. starting this Friday, March 27.

Starring Panganiban and JM de Guzman as Mace Castillo and Anthony Lagdameo, respectively, and joined by Joem Bascon, the film – which takes viewers from a chance meeting between Mace and Anthony at the airport in Rome to their impromptu adventure to Baguio and Sagada as they converse about broken hearts – has become so popular among moviegoers that a 4-day “Tadhana Tour” of Baguio and Sagada was even offered by a travel group. 

Top Filipino critics sing a chorus of praise:

“What starts out as an innocent gesture of kindness, ends up as a road trip across Luzon. Like ‘Before Sunrise’, the film is a simple observation of two conversing individuals. There is no elaborate romantic setup, and no arbitrary goal. But in the latest film by writer-director Antoinette Jadaone, the story simply relies on words, time and two people.” – Zig Marasigan, Rappler.com

“The movie avoids the overly melodramatic scenes and loud confrontation scenes that have long been the norm in dramatic movies. It also avoids being just a Filipinized version of all the nice foreign rom-coms that have come our way. The acting is natural, the situations not forced. The ending, provocative then smart.” – Mari-Ann Santos, pep.ph

“The film has the right blend of romance and comedy laced with realistic, down-to-earth, and relatable dialogue. Angelica and JM deliver superb performances as they ignite and arouse the sensibilities of every moviegoer with their palpable on-screen chemistry.” – Isah V. Red, Manila Standard Today

“Another thing that it does right is focusing on these 20-somethings’ lives; they’re somewhat jaded, their early dreams faded or replaced by demands of reality. For all its spotlight on dreary life and treacherous love, the film has redeeming optimism. It fits all that in one talky, painful catharsis of a movie, and for that, those who relate to it have much to be thankful for.” - Oliver M. Pulumbarit, Inquirer.net

“And the greatest lesson of ‘Tadhana; is that we should not run away from heartbreaks because in the long run, it would make us better. Just look at Direk Antoinette. Not only did she discover her capability to write, she also produced a film that would help broken hearted people recover, or at the very least, laugh.” – Carla Bianca V. Ravanes, The Manila Times

“A dream came true for an industry colleague, Antoinette Jadaone, through That Thing Called Tadhana, and the spirit of that dream, which is hope in the face of the challenges of reality, is what makes this movie very special,” said ABS-CBN Global Head of Theatricals and acclaimed film, TV and concert stage director John-D Lazatin.  “This film is a perfect offering for spring in North America which is a season of change and a time for new beginnings.”

For more information including the theater listings in the US for That Thing Called Tadhana,visit http://www.tfc-usa.com/that-thing-called-tadhana/

About ABS-CBN International
ABS-CBN International was founded in April 1994 to be of service to all Filipinos. With the launch of The Filipino Channel (TFC), the company became the first and most successful Filipino content distribution company in the U.S. The company offers telecommunication, retail, theatricals, money remittance and cargo services, online audio and video streaming, IPTV, On Demand, along with philanthropic support for Filipinos and the communities they now call home.  Based in Redwood City, CA, ABS-CBN International is a subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation, the Philippines’ largest entertainment and broadcasting company, through ABS-CBN Corporation’s wholly-owned subsidiary, ABS-CBN Global Hungary Kft. For more information, visit www.tfc-usa.com.

Atom Araullo tackles accidents caught on camera that are not for the faint-hearted this Wednesday (March 25) in “Reali-TV.”

Basketball and volleyball are sports that showcase some of the best athletes in the world, and at times, the most talked about freak injuries. Basketball star Allan Caidic, the legendary “Triggerman,” once got clipped in the air and landed hard on the floor that made him vomit as cameras rolled before being rushed to the hospital during his playing days. DLSU Lady Spiker Ara Galang suffered a gruesome injury that was caught on cam after her knee gave out when she landed after spiking the ball.

Freak accidents happen everywhere and a racehorse jockey was not spared. Cameras caught one of the top jockeys in years past fall of his horse and get trampled by the other racers paralyzing him for the rest of his life.

However, not all freak accidents end badly. Isabelle Trinidad figured in a car accident in SLEX that robbed her of her right leg. It did not stop her from pursuing her interests such as pole dancing, ice skating, and modelling, proving that one should not be burdened by disability to stop going for their dreams.

All that and more in this Wednesday (Mar 25) in “Reali-TV,” 4:30 PM on ABS-CBN. Follow their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ABSCBNRealiTV) at Twitter (@ABSCBNRealiTV) accounts for updates.

Also part of ABS-CBN’s new weekday current affairs block are Julius Babao in “Mission Possible” (Monday), Karen Davila, Atty. Claire Castro, and K Brosas in “3-in-1” (Tuesdays), Dyan Castillejo in “Sports U” (Thursdays), and Anthony Taberna in “Tapatan ni Tunying” (Fridays).

After the phenomenal success of the Cinema One Originals “That Thing Called Tadhana” last month, another Cinema One Originals film, “Mater Dolorosa” has become the top Filipino movie released on iTunes since it became available in January 2014 as one of ABS-CBN’s offerings on the popular music and movie purchasing site.

“Mater Dolorosa,” a family drama film by Adolf Alix Jr., is the first Cinema One Originals title that became available on iTunes.

“I am proud that Cinema One is able to provide an alternative lineup of movies that suits the taste of our audience. ‘Mater Dolorosa’ is an edgy family drama that is well-received locally and has bagged major awards in various prestigious local award giving bodies. Its success does not surprise me because the film’s story is impeccable. It is what viewers enjoy,” said Cinema One channel head Ronald Arguelles.

“Mater Dolorosa” features a star-studded cast led by Gina Alajar, Alessandra de Rossi, Anita Linda, Phillip Salvador, Jason Abalos, Carlo Aquino, Felix Roco, Cogie Domingo, Rossanna Roces, Alwyn Uytinco, Mercedes Cabral, and Evelyn Vargas.

The Cinema One Originals film chronicles the story of a woman who takes over her husband’s crime empire while trying to keep her family intact. While she tries to manage the issues enveloping her family, a new mayor steps in, forcing her to change the way she runs her business and how she deals with ghosts from the past.

The Gina Alajar-helmed film also harvested major awards, such as the 2013 Gawad Urian Best Director for Adolf Alix, Jr., the 2013 Golden Screen Awards Best Actress award for Gina Alajar, and the 2013 Star Awards for Movies Best Supporting Actor for Carlo Aquino.

“Mater Dolorosa” is available on iTunes in the Philippines and the United States for $12.99 (HD version) and is priced at $3.99 for rent (HD version). It is also available for $9.99 (SD version) and is priced at $2.99 for rent (SD version).

For more information, visit Cinema One’s official Facebook page (www.facebook.com/Cinema1channel) and Mater Dolorosa’s page on the Apple Store (https://itunes.apple.com/ph/movie/mater-dolorosa/id797060748).

After the phenomenal success of the Cinema One Originals “That Thing Called Tadhana” last month, another Cinema One Originals film, “Mater Dolorosa” has become the top Filipino movie released on iTunes since it became available in January 2014 as one of ABS-CBN’s offerings on the popular music and movie purchasing site.

“Mater Dolorosa,” a family drama film by Adolf Alix Jr., is the first Cinema One Originals title that became available on iTunes.

“I am proud that Cinema One is able to provide an alternative lineup of movies that suits the taste of our audience. ‘Mater Dolorosa’ is an edgy family drama that is well-received locally and has bagged major awards in various prestigious local award giving bodies. Its success does not surprise me because the film’s story is impeccable. It is what viewers enjoy,” said Cinema One channel head Ronald Arguelles.

“Mater Dolorosa” features a star-studded cast led by Gina Alajar, Alessandra de Rossi, Anita Linda, Phillip Salvador, Jason Abalos, Carlo Aquino, Felix Roco, Cogie Domingo, Rossanna Roces, Alwyn Uytinco, Mercedes Cabral, and Evelyn Vargas.

The Cinema One Originals film chronicles the story of a woman who takes over her husband’s crime empire while trying to keep her family intact. While she tries to manage the issues enveloping her family, a new mayor steps in, forcing her to change the way she runs her business and how she deals with ghosts from the past.

The Gina Alajar-helmed film also harvested major awards, such as the 2013 Gawad Urian Best Director for Adolf Alix, Jr., the 2013 Golden Screen Awards Best Actress award for Gina Alajar, and the 2013 Star Awards for Movies Best Supporting Actor for Carlo Aquino.

“Mater Dolorosa” is available on iTunes in the Philippines and the United States for $12.99 (HD version) and is priced at $3.99 for rent (HD version). It is also available for $9.99 (SD version) and is priced at $2.99 for rent (SD version).

For more information, visit Cinema One’s official Facebook page (www.facebook.com/Cinema1channel) and Mater Dolorosa’s page on the Apple Store (https://itunes.apple.com/ph/movie/mater-dolorosa/id797060748).

Nonito and Jarel during the boy’s soccer training (Photo: Nonito Donaire’s Facebook account).

They said parenthood is something special.

It changes your lifestyle, priorities, actions, and your entire humanity.

Or so they say.

However, Nonito Donaire believes that having Jarel, his little boy, and his soon to be younger brother, a blessing way beyond the fame and riches that victory in the ring entails.

“It just makes you proud seeing how he’s figuring colors, numbers, all that stuff, it just makes you proud,” Nonito shared about his little boy, “I’m excited to also see it in my second baby boy. The feeling is something you can’t compare with.”

Nonito shared during the initial presser for Pinoy Pride 30: D-Day held in Gloria Maris at Gateway Mall that he’s the only one who’s been going back and forth in the country as he prepares for his comeback fight against William Prado. His wife, Rachel, is due for another baby boy to play alongside Jarel.

“It pains me to be away from them for so long,” he shared, revealing how his son did not even want to let go of his dad’s hand in the airport.

Asked if he’d allow his eldest to follow the path he’s taking, he did not have any conservation saying “Jarel is free to choose on his own. I’ll be there to support him whether it will be boxing or if he decides to pursue soccer,” revealing that there’s no TV during the weekends for the young Donaire owing to soccer practice. “He also packs a mean right, you know,” the former five-division champ shared.

Being away from his family only seems to strengthen the Filipino Flash. The thought of rejoining them as soon as the fight card of Pinoy Pride 30: D-Day, to be held at the Araneta Coliseum this coming 28th, is over is what pushes him towards his triumphant return.

Pinoy Pride 30: D-Day is a joint offering from ABS-CBN and ALA Promotions. The fight card headlined by reigning WBO Flyweight titlist Donnie “Ahas” Nietes and Nonito Donaire, Jr. shall take place on March 28 at the Big Dome at 6PM. You can catch the action live on Skycable Pay-Per-View and will be aired at ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN Sports + Action on Sunday (March 29) at 9:45AM.

ABS-CBN Entertainment’s YouTube channel yesterday (Mar 17) hit 1 billion views, making it the first Filipino channel to reach the one billion mark on the popular video-sharing website.

With over 1.6 million subscribers to date, ABS-CBN Entertainment ‘s YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/user/abscbnonline) has been the ultimate source of Kapamilya fans online with its rich and constantly updated content that ranges from their favorite programs’ episode highlights, talked-about scenes, musical numbers, full trailers and daily plugs.

Further enhancing the YouTube experience for netizens are exclusive videos from ABS-CBN’s “Kapamilya Chats” with the stars, and behind-the-scenes features that offer sneak peeks into the programs.

To date, ABS-CBN’s 2009 Christmas station ID is still the most-watched video in the channel garnering more than 11 million hits alone. Musical performances from “ASAP” and “It’s Showtime” also prove to be among online viewers’ favorites with their constantly high hits.

ABS-CBN, which is one of the few companies in the Philippines certified under You Tube’s advanced strategy program, will soon launch new and original contents for its YouTube properties that will definitely enrich and expand the enjoyment of Kapamilya netizens. Other channels managed by ABS-CBN include ABS-CBN News (TheABSCBNNews), ABS-CBN Star Cinema (ABSStarCinema), ABS-CBN Sports (abscbnsports), and ABS-CBN Star Music (starrecordsinc), which collectively rake more than 2 billion views alongside ABS-CBN Entertainment.

“That Thing Called Tadhana” is destined to go places.

Aside from a slated US release on March 27 (Friday), the Cinema One Originals film is set to be screened outdoors at Boracay for Cinema One’s “Club C1 Movies by the Beach” on March 28 (Saturday) with Angelica Panganiban and JM de Guzman in attendance.

“Club C1 Movies by the Beach” will also feature performances from KZ Tandingan and DJ Tom Taus with hosts Robi Domingo, Gretchen Ho, and DJ Cha Cha at White House & Sur Boracay, 7PM. Early birds at the free admission Cinema One event will be given free mats from Lagu.

The Antoinette Jadaone-helmed romantic comedy film is  the highest grossing local indie film of all time, amassing a staggering 134 million pesos according to official reports – a breakthrough in Philippine cinema which is heavily dominated by films produced by major film outfits.

Angelica Panganiban and JM de Guzman, the lead stars of “Tadhana” also received nods of approval for their portrayal of Mace and Anthony, as both have bagged best actress and actor awards. Director Antoinette Jadaone’s film paved the way for Panganiban to win Best Actress award at the 2014 Cinema One Originals Film Festival, while de Guzman was named Best Actor at the Gawad Pasado. Jadaone’s phenomenal hit was also the Cinema One Originals Film Festival’s Audience Choice.

“Tadhana” is inspired by Richard Linklater’s 1995 classic, “Before Sunrise.” The Cinema One Originals film follows the story of two Filipino strangers, Mace (Angelica Panganiban) and Anthony (JM de Guzman) who bump into each other at Rome’s airport. At the check-in counter, a struggling Mace who made countless attempts to pass the baggage load requirements was saved with the help of Anthony. After landing in Manila, the two eventually decide to travel together up north to Baguio and Sagada in the quest to search for the answer to the question, “where do broken hearts go?”

For more information, visit Cinema One’s official Facebook page (www.facebook.com/Cinema1channel).

ABS-CBNnews.com has signed a two-year content partnership agreement with local city website network Coconuts Media (http://www.coconuts.co).

With the partnership, ABS-CBNnews.com and Coconuts.co will be exchanging news, feature, and video content on their respective websites.

“We want to give news consumers a variety of choices in our content offerings on ABS-CBNNews.com. Through our partnership with Coconuts Manila, our digital audience would have an additional source of stories from Southeast Asia. We’re also excited to share our own brand of reporting, including our multimedia and other digital specials with the diverse audience of Coconuts Manila,” says Ging Reyes, head of ABS-CBN Integrated News.

“We’re thrilled to partner with ABS-CBN, the leading media organization in the Philippines. We look forward to adding to ABS-CBN’s regional coverage of Southeast Asia, and we are keen to spread the network’s original reports amongst our audience of three million readers,” says Coconuts Media founder and managing director Byron Perry.

ABS-CBNnews.com is the digital news arm of ABS-CBN Corporation, the largest media company in the Philippines. With 3.5 million daily page views and 1.3 million average daily users, it is the leading news website in the Philippines.

Coconuts is a local city website network that harnesses social media and video to amplify coverage of urban areas in Asia and is currently available in eight cities, namely Manila, Bangkok, Singapore, Hong Kong, Bali, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, and Yangon. It will be in India within the year.

Coconuts currently reaches over 3 million monthly unique visitors on Coconuts.co. Its coverage of breaking news stories have been picked up by Yahoo!, Wall Street Journal, Time, CNN, BBC, The Guardian, The Huffington Post, and The Atlantic.

Coconuts Media also produces videos as Coconuts TV, with an average 20,000 to 30,000 views per video on its official YouTube partner channel.

Under the agreement, ABS-CBN News Online will publish local and regional content from Coconuts.co  and broadcast Coconuts TV videos, such as the Manila food series Carinderia Crawl, on its YouTube channel.

Coconuts.co will publish breaking news, regional stories, and other reports from ABS-CBNnews.com on its website.

The Kapamilya network hopes to tap into Coconuts.co’s network to report on regional stories to its readers, whileCoconuts.co aims to reach out to more local netizens.

The most beautiful night in the country is about to happen.

With 34 stunning Filipinas soaking in the limelight, the question as to who will shine and impress the crowd and judges the most will be answered as Binibining Pilipinas names its brand new winners on Sunday (March 15). The coronation night will air live on ABS-CBN and a replay will be aired on Lifestyle Network on Monday (March 16).

Expected to be another grand coronation night, the 52nd Bb. Pilipinas coronation night showcases a wonderful mix of candidates composed of previous local pageant winners, working professionals, graduates from reputable schools, and celebrities.

 Back in the competition this year are Pia Wurztbach and Hannah Ruth Sison, who both managed to be part of the top three in past ‘Binibini’ coronation nights. Wurztbach who bagged first-runner up in 2013 failed to enter the top five last year while Sison hopes to take home one of the five crowns after her strong second runner-up finish last year.

 Meanwhile, rookies Ann Lorraine Colis, Alaiza Flor Malinao, Kylie Verzosa, and Teresita Ssen “Wynwyn” Marquez are all set to charm the judges to emerge triumphant at the coronation night. Marquez, the daughter of Joey Marquez and Alma Moreno, who is also starting a career in showbiz just like her parents. The pressure is on Marquez as well since her aunt, Miss International Melanie Marquez, is assisting in her training.

 Who are the ladies who will shine and represent the country in prestigious international beauty tilts? Find out at the Binibining Pilipinas 2015 coronation night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum with a live telecast on ABS-CBN on Sunday at 9:30PM. Catch the replay on Lifestyle Network on Monday at 6:30 PM.

 For more information, visit www.bbpilipinas.com, www.facebook.com/realbbpilipinas, the Lifestyle Network’s official Facebook page (www.facebook.com/LifestyleNetwork), and www.lifestylenetwork.com.ph.

Dyan Castillejo visits People’s Champion Manny Pacquiao during his training for his Mayweather fight this Thursday (Mar 12) on “Sports U.”

The “Pambansang Kamao” shares his thoughts to Dyan and gives a sneek peak of his preparations for the blockbuster bout on May 2 against American boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. Jinkee Pacquiao also weighs in on the impending brawl.

Meanwhile, Miss Fitness Universe and triathlete Dwan Abantao shares her story on how she battled anorexia when she was younger. Dwan was a budding swimmer back then but had to stop to focus on her studies. She weathered through the storms of her life, vowing to change the way she lived when her mother died.

In Panalong Dyanfit, Dyan visits a fun run and gets to mingle with the participants as well as perform various exercises with them.

Tune in this Thursday (March 12) to “Sports U” on ABSCBN at 4:30PM. Follow their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SportsUtv) and Twitter (@SportsUTV) accounts for more updates. 

Also part of ABS-CBN’s new weekday current affairs block are Julius Babao in “Mission Possible” (Monday), Karen Davila, Atty. Claire Castro, and K Brosas in “3-in-1” (Tuesdays), Atom Araullo in “Reali-TV” (Wednesdays), and Anthony Taberna in “Tapatan ni Tunying” (Fridays).

“The story of ‘Inday Bote’ is perfect for the whole family this summer season. In the teleserye version, viewers will get to know Inday as a person, daughter, sister, and a young woman who learns to fall in love. The youth, especially teenagers, will surely learn a lot from Inday’s determination and her belief that there is nothing you cannot do, if you will follow your dreams,” said Alex about ABS-CBN’s TV adaptation of the masterpiece of veteran komiks novelist Pablo Gomez.

In “Inday Bote,” Alex will portray the character of Inday, a joyful young woman who has many dreams for herself and her family. Inday’s life begins to change when she is given a magic bottle inhabited by dwarves who have superpowers.

Completing the powerhouse cast of “Inday Bote” are Aiko Melendez, Alicia Alonzo, Smokey Manaloto, Nikki Valdez, Malou Crisologo, Jeffrey Santos, Nanding Josef, Alora Sasam, Biboy Ramirez, Izzy Canillo, and introducing Alonzo Muhlach. It is directed by Malu Sevilla and Jon Villarin.

“Inday Bote” is part of the magical summer campaign of Dreamscape Entertainment Television, the group that created top-rating TV masterpieces such as “Walang Hanggan,” “Ina Kapatid Anak,” “Juan dela Cruz,” “Ikaw Lamang,” and “Bagito,” which will air its finale on Friday (March 13).

Don’t miss the beginning of the inspiring and magical story of “Inday Bote” soon on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida. For more information about the program, visit the official social networking site of Dreamscape Entertainment Television at Facebook.com/DreamscapePH, Twitter.com/DreamscapePH, and Instagram.com/DreamscapePH

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The Megastar has come home.

Sharon Cuneta was formally announced as one of the jury members of “Your Face Sounds Familiar,” ABS-CBN’s newest variety show and the Megastar’s latest TV project.

For the first time in her career, the Megastar will sit in a jury to critique the live performances of eight celebrity performers who will impersonate popular local and international music icons in the said program.

The announcement was made following a contract signing that was attended by Sharon, ABS-CBN president and CEO Charo Santos-Concio, COO Carlo Katigabk, free TV head Cory Vidanes, chief financial officer Aldrin Cerrado, TV production head Laurenti Dyogi, and business unit head Lui Andrada.

Filipinos have witnessed the Megastar’s versatility as an artist both on television and in film. In her 34 years in the industry, she has been known to be a multi-platinum recording artist, award-winning actress, host, concert performer, and endorser.

Apart from her credibility and experience as an entertainer, she has also endeared herself to audiences because of her fun personality and authenticity, which will surely add to the unique entertainment experience in “Your Face Sounds Familiar.”

For the past few days, Sharon has expressed her excitement over her latest TV project on social media, thrilling speculation among her fans.

“I love you all from the bottom of my heart for your unwavering love and support,” she told Sharonians on her Facebook page.

Sharon will be joined in the jury by champion singer Jed Madela and Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano. “Your Face Sounds Familiar,” which begins on March 14 and 15, will give total transformation to its celebrity performers, who will impersonate popular music icons and provide viewers with a concert-like entertainment experience.

For updates, like www.facebook.com/yourfaceph, or follow @YourFacePH on Twitter and Instagram.

Who are the celebrities included in the second batch of Lucky Stars in the hit game show “Kapamilya Deal or No Deal?” Find out this Monday (Mar 9) as the show unveils their faces and picks the first one to play and  bargain with the Banker. “KDOND’s” return was warmly received with the show’s new component of having celebrities hold the briefcases instead of the usual female models. Viewers tuned in to feel the tension and excitement every episode and watched the dynamics among all the Lucky Stars. Veteran actor Rez Cortez took home the highest cash prize of P450,000 in batch one, while sexy actress Yam Concepcion took home the lowest with P1. Who will be the luckiest Lucky Star in this new batch? Will one of them take home the million? Don’t miss “Kapamilya Deal or No Deal,” weekday afternoons, 5 PM, on ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold. Meanwhile, viewers may also catch up on full episodes and past episodes of “Kapamilya Deal or No Deal” through ABS-CBNmobile. For more information, please go to www.abscbnmobile.com.