• ‘MMK’ wins in first Asian Academy Creative Awards
• “Kotse-kotsehan” episode recognized as Best Single Drama/Telemovie

“Maalaala Mo Kaya,” (“MMK”) Asia’s longest-running drama anthology that is known for chronicling real-life stories that feature the struggles and experiences of Filipinos from all walks of life, made history after winning Best Single Drama/Telemovie at the inaugural Asian Academy Creative Awards in Singapore last Thursday (December 6).

The show’s winning entry is “Kotse-Kotsehan” (with international title “Toy Car”), a special two-part episode of “MMK” which depicted the two perspectives of a mother’s love for her children, and topbilled by award-winning actress Angel Locsin and Dimples Romana.

Receiving the award, “MMK” business unit head Roda dela Cerna shared the recognition with the “two mothers who entrusted their life stories to MMK.”  She also thanked the men and women behind the multi-awarded drama anthology.

“MMK” qualified for the international gala finals after being declared the national winner in the said category last October.

The Asian Academy Creative Awards is being held at the 2018 Singapore Media Festival (SMF) and was created to “celebrate the best of Asian storytelling” and aims “to serve the creative industries as the pinnacle of their achievement in content creation and media production.”

Aside from the Asian Academy Creative Awards, “MMK” also won the Household Favorite award and the Anak TV Seal Awardee 2018 at the Anak TV Seal Awards on Friday (December 7).

The longest-running drama anthology in Asia, “MMK,” airs every Saturday on ABS-CBN.

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• Tim Yap allegedly mistreated Momoland members during a fan event.
• He was heard commenting, “Anong nahithit nito?” and, “Sira ulo.”
• Yap issued an apology after receiving backlash from Momoland fans.

Tim Yap was under fire after he alleged mistreated a fan of a girl group, Momoland, during a recent fan event in the Philippines. Although it turned out well, Momoland fans expressed their dismay on Tim’s inappropriate jokes.

Tim made inappropriate jokes.

Fans could hear him slipping back and forth to Filipino and English while talking to a Momoland member. He was heard commenting, “Anong nahithit nito?” and “Sira ulo.” Fans weren’t happy and demanded an apology.

Tim issued a Public Apology.

On Tuesday, December 4, Yap posted an apology on his Twitter account.

“I apologize for how my comments might have affected Momoland fans. In the venue, you could feel how much fun we were all having, including the members of the group. Everything that we said in English and Filipino was immediately translated to Korean.

“I understand that my comment could have been misconstrued when played on a short clip from all that had happened in the show, but I must let you know that there was no malice or any negative intention from my part.”

“It was an amazing show and a great opportunity to bond with such talented artists.

“Moving forward and to make things easier, I will conduct programs in full English when hosting shows with international artists.”

“I’ll make it up to you this time, comment below how I can make it better for all of you.

“I am sorry. Sincerely, Tim.”

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— Tim Yap (@officialTIMYAP) December 4, 2018

The apology received varied reactions from Momoland fans.

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• Vice Ganda had an embarrassing story to share involving Jose Mari Chan.
• He went to the restroom with his friend who supposedly made him wait.
• The person in the cubicle isn’t the friend who came with him in the restroom.

Vice Ganda is fond of telling stories while hosting It’s Showtime. In a recent episode of the noontime show, Vice had the whole studio cringing from second-hand embarrassment as he recalled a cringe-moment with music icon Jose Mari Chan.

Vice told his embarrassing story.

He shared this during the Tawag ng Tanghalan segment, as the contestant reminded him of Chan’s Christmas tunes. The awkward moment happened during Karylle‘s wedding with Yael Yuzon in 2014. It’s Showtime co-host and close friend Anne Curtis seemed to not know the story and pushed Vice to share it on TV.

“Nakasabay ko sa banyo ‘yan dati, si Jose Mari Chan. Nung kasal ni Karylle. Hindi ko talaga makakalimutan ang kahihiyang inabot ko.”

Vice recounted that he went to the restroom with one of his close friends. He finished ahead, waiting for his friend before heading back out to the party.

“Hindi mo ba alam ‘yun? Nung kasal ni Karylle? Nung gusto kong lumubog sa lupa, mamatay na lang.”

Vice went to the john with friend.

The comedian asked a friend to come with him to the john.

“Reception sa Tagaytay, diba? Edi hinihintay ‘yung mga pagkain, eh nasi-CR ako. Sabi ko sa kasama kong bakla, ‘Bakla, samahan mo ako. CR tayo.’ CR kami…”

“Siyempre naka-pambabae ako. Pag-(bukas) ko, sarado. Sabi ni bakla, ‘Bakla, dito ka na sa girls! Kakilala naman natin ‘yung mga bisita!’ Pasok kami sa girls…”

Vice’s friend took too long in the toilet.

The comedian grew annoyed that his friend was taking too long inside the cubicle.

“Edi ‘yun… Pagpasok ko sa cubicle tapos labas na ako, sandali lang naman ako. Nagsasalamin na ako, ‘Bakla, ang tagal mo!’ sabi ko doon sa kasama kong bakla. Kasi mag-isa lang ako.”

“‘Bakla, ang tagal mo. Tapos na ako, ako ikaw pa ‘yung hinahantay ko ngayon.’ Tapos, hindi sumasagot. ‘Yung isang cubicle, hinampas ko, ‘Bakla, anong petsa na?!'”

Vice wet his friend’s feet.

Taking a dipper and filling it with water, Vice threw it at his friends’ feet.

“Tapos, hindi kumikibo. ‘Ah, talagang binubwisit mo ako, pinaghihintay mo ako, ah!’ Kinuha ko ‘yung tabo tapos… ‘Bakla, 48 years na ha.’ Binasa ko ‘yung paa niya!”

“Tapos, ayos ako ng buhok, ‘Bakla ka, ako pa talaga pinaghintay mo.”

Someone revealed himself.

When the person inside the cubicle went out, it turned out to be the music icon.

“Paglabas ng cubicle, si Jose Mari Chan.”

“Sabi ko, ‘Sorry po…’ Nakita ko talaga, basa ‘yung sapatos niya atsaka ‘yung pantalon niya basa. Kasi pala ‘yung pantalon niya nandidito…”

“Sabi ni Jose Mari Chan, ‘Is that you?’ ‘Hindi po ako ‘yun.’ Ayoko na kumain, gusto ko nang umuwi.”

After his revelation, Vice announced that he is one of the first people to play Chan’s songs during Christmastime.

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• Diego Loyzaga has been missing on ABS-CBN series, Los Bastardos.
• According to reports, Ruel S. Bayani tried to hold on to Loyzaga.
• The reports suggested that Teresa Loyzaga informed the production that he won’t be coming back to the series.

Diego Loyzaga has been missing in the ABS-CBN series, Los Bastardos. He is Joaquin Cardinal, one of the sons of Don Roman Cardinal, Sr., played by Ronaldo Valdez. Although the show continued to air, Diego hasn’t been seen for a few weeks.

Did Diego gave up Los Bastardos?

According to reports, Loyzaga was the one who gave up Los Bastardos and Ruel S. Bayani tried to hold on to the young star. The report supposedly added that Teresa Loyzaga was the one who revealed that Diego left the series.

“Wala na, bumitaw na si Diego sa Los Bastardos. Sa totoo lang hindi siya binitiwan ni RSB, binigyan siya ng two weeks or more para makabalik sa show, eh. Mismong si Teresa na ang nagsabing hindi na babalik ang anak. Kaya walang choice kundi patayin na ang karakter niya.”

How will Diego’s character die?

Los Bastardos would allegedly show that Joaquin, Diego’s character, went to America where his plane would crash.

“Palalabasing nagpunta sa Amerika si DIego tapos nag-crash ang eroplanong sinasakyan niya at hindi na nakita ang bangkay, pero ipakikita ang funeral rites niya…

“Nanghihinayang ang lahat kay Diego. Ang galing daw umarte at malambing sa mga katrabaho, kaya sana makabawi agad siya at mabigyan uli ng chance.”

Co-stars are hoping to see Diego again.

In an interview with PEP.ph, Kylie Verzosa admitted that they have no idea with what happened to Diego. She, however, hoped that he would come back soon.

“We haven’t heard of him. But I just wish the best for him… We don’t know much about it… Pero sana bumalik siya.”

Did Diego attempt suicide?

In earlier reports, Diego was rushed to St. Luke’s Medical Center in Quezon City. He was supposedly talking to someone on the phone. He was saying how he can still handle it and later attempted to slash his neck with a Swiss army knife. Diego’s housemates called the paramedics who used first aid on the young actor.

Amid suicide attempt rumors, Diego later posted an advertisement for a juice and allegedly contacted DJ Jhai Ho instead.

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• Elmo Magalona is doing fine amid issues this year.
• According to his interview with MJ Felipe, he would avoid love teams and having a love life.
• Janella Salvador accused Elmo of physical abuse.

Elmo Magalona admitted that it has been a challenging year for him. MJ Felipe was able to interview Elmo in a charity event on Saturday, December 1. He, however, didn’t mention Janella Salvador‘s physical abuse accusations against him.

How is Elmo?

Magalona disclosed that he is doing fine. He expressed his gratitude toward the support of his family and friends.

“I’m doing fine naman, keeping my focus… And I’ll be honest, it wouldn’t have been possible without the help and love of my family, friends and ‘yung mga sumusuporta sa akin.”

Elmo learned his lesson.

Magalona was asked what lessons he learned during 2018. He disclosed that he will avoid love teams and having a love life. He, however, didn’t mention the struggles he had.

“You need to keep good company around you al the time. So, that ma-feel mo that you’re not alone.”

Janella accussed Elmo of Physical Abuse.

Although Salvador noted that she didn’t want anyone to hate Elmo, she wanted to clarify the false assumptions against her and her mother, Jenine Desiderio. The issue and rumors started when Julia Barretto posted a photo of Janella with visible bruises by her right elbow.

The young actress had an exclusive interview with Philippine Star entertainment columnist Ricky Lo. Janella revealed that the first time Elmo mistreated her was when he had a drink. After Elmo apologized and claimed he didn’t remember ever hurting her, Janella forgave him and gave him a chance.

The reason behind Janella’s confirmation was not to put hate or shame on Elmo. She wanted to correct the lies being told against her and especially her mom who had done everything she can for Janella’s own good. Janella noted that she gave Elmo a chance to own up with what he did but he still remained silent.

ElNella appears in Canada concert.

Janella and Elmo were together in Canada despite their serious rift. According the photo above, they promoted One Magical Night Canada 2018 Tour with Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla.

That was the first time they were together after Salvador’s revelation.

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• Onanay will soon bid adieu.
• In recent episodes, Natalie’s hate toward Maila blossomed even more.
• Onanay is the only fighting Kapuso series when it comes to ratings.

Onanay centers around Natalie (Kate Valdez) and Maila (Mikee Quintos). The show premiered on August 6, under Gina Alajar and Joel Lamangan‘s direction. Onanay is only been airing for four months now.

Natalie’s hate and anger grew deeper.

In a recent episode, Natalie was injured and cold when Maila left to look for rescuers. She thought Maila left her for real and fainted. Although they have become friends again, her hate and anger toward Maila grew deeper even the more.

She went blind after a head injury; while they were stuck in an island. Helena (Cherie Gil) brainwashed Natalie into thinking that Maila left her for real. During her flashback, Natalie tried to call Maila but she was too weak. Helena’s lies clouded Natalie’s trust in Maila.

Oliver said goodbye.

After Imelda (Vaness del Moral) left Lucas (Wendell Ramos), Oliver (Enrico Cuenca) bid his goodbye to Maila. If they couldn’t stop her from leaving, there would be a possibility for Oliver to leave for the US and stay there for good.

Onanay is nearing its end.

Helena made her revenge. She sent Dante (Gardo Versoza) to prison and Maila’s scholarship was revoked. Helena endangered Maila, Onay (Jo Berry), Nelia (Nora Aunor) and Sally‘s (Rochelle Pangilinan) lives as she sent an arson to burn down their house.

This teaser, ended with: “Sa malapit na pagtatapos ng Onanay…”

Onanay stayed strong in the ratings game.

Onanay is the only fighting Kapuso series when it comes to ratings as it managed to catch up to its rival, Ngayon at Kailanman. GMA Network, however, has a six-week policy. If a series doesn’t rate well in its first six weeks, the Network will give it another week. If the series still won’t pick up in its ratings, the Network would put an end to it.

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Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 19)
Madali ka talaga mapakiusapan. Iyon nga lang, masyado ka tuloy naaabuso ng ibang tao kaya dapat ay marunong ka ring tumanggi.
Love:
Singles: Kung hindi naman niya napapansin ang efforts na binibigay mo, marahil ay panahon na para magfocus ka na lang sa ibang tao.
Career:
Kung masyado kang nadadalian sa iyong mga ginagawa, may chance na magsawa ka kaagad sa mga ito.
Lucky color: Pink
Lucky numbers: 19 53 15 32 25 52

Taurus (Apr 20 – May 20)
Huwag ka na lamang magpaapekto masyado sa isang bagay na negative. Magfocus ka na lamang sa ibang bagay.
Love:
Couples: Kung napapansin mong kakaiba ang mga ikinikilos ng partner mo, marahil meron siyang bagay na ayaw niyang malaman mo.
Career:
Ikaw na mismo ang gumawa ng aksyon, lalo na kung gusto mong makakita agad ng progress.
Lucky color: sky blue
Lucky numbers: 26 4 13 37 2 28

Gemini (May 21 – Jun 20)
Mukhang maeenjoy mo naman ang araw na ito, kaya mas mabuting magrelax ka lang at huwag na masyadong mag-isip.
Love:
Couples: Kahit na gusto mong iapproach ang partner mo, hindi ka niya papansinin lalo na kung may tampo pa siya sa iyo.
Career:
Kung palagi na lang kayong nag-aaway ng iyong kasama, wala talaga kayong matatapos na gawain.
Lucky color: Red
Lucky numbers: 37 18 2 46 16 49

Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22)
Mukhang marami ang hihingi ng requests sa iyo ngayong araw kaya naman kung kaya mo silang pagbigyan, gawin mo ito.
Love:
Singles: Huwag kang mahiyang sumama sa iyong mga kaibigan, lalo na kung yayayain ka nilang lumabas at gumala.
Career:
Huwag ka mabibigla dahil may chance na hindi mo aasahan ang magiging sagot sa iyong problema.
Lucky color: Baby blue
Lucky numbers: 2 13 25 11 44 14

Leo (Jul 23 – Aug 22)
Huwag mo hayaang pigilan ka ng isang tao sa gusto mong gawin ngayong araw. Sundin mo kung ano ang iyong nais.
Love:
Couples: May malaking chance na maging emosyonal ka ngayong araw, kaya naman magiging awkward sa iyo ang iyong partner.
Career:
Kung magkaiba ang opinyon ng iyong mga boss, tiyak na mahihirapan ka kung ano ba talaga ang gagawin mo.
Lucky color: Orange
Lucky numbers: 7 23 54 52 40 12

Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22)
Mukhang hindi mo rin magugustuhan ang ibibigay sa iyo ng isang tao ngayong araw, pero huwag mo na lamang ito ipahalata sa kanya.
Love:
Couples: May malaking chance na magkaroon ng tensyon sa inyong dalawa ngayong araw tungkol sa isang bagay na napag-usapan ninyo kahapon.
Career:
Kung nasasakal ka na sa iyong trabaho, hindi ito makakabuti para sa iyong pag-iisip.
Lucky color: Yellow
Lucky numbers: 12 35 13 51 29 3

Libra (Sep 23 – Oct 22)
Mukhang madali mo lang naman masosolusyunan ang problema mo, kaya hindi ka masyadong maiistress dahil dito.
Love:
Couples: Handa ka naman na gawin ang gusto ng iyong partner, pero hindi pa rin niya makita ang efforts mo.
Career:
Kung wala ka namang maganda na sasabihin sa ibang tao, mas mabuting huwag ka na lamang magsalita.
Lucky color: Blue
Lucky numbers: 55 45 44 6 52 42

Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21)
Huwag ka na maglagay ng effort sa isang bagay lalo na kung may tendency naman ito na hindi magtagal.
Love:
Couples: Para maging matibay ang inyong relasyon, subukan ninyong maghanap ng hobby na pwede ninyong sabay gawin.
Career:
Kung masyadong toxic ang iyong trabaho, marahil panahon na para maghanap ka ng bago.
Lucky color: White
Lucky numbers: 52 28 4 51 33 43

Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 21)
Naiintindihan mo naman na kailangan mong mag-adjust sa isang bagay para maging matagumpay ito. Kakayanin mo kaya?
Love:
Couples: Huwag ka masyadong mainsecure sa ibang tao. Hayaan mo lang sila dahil sure naman na wala silang care sa iyo.
Career:
Kailangan mo na magsimula ulit sa umpisa, lalo na kung masyadong magulo na ang status ng iyong career sa ngayon.
Lucky color: Orange
Lucky numbers: 8 29 15 44 55 1

Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 19)
Mukhang magiging busy ka ulit ngayong araw kaya naman huwag ka na masyadong magpaistorbo sa ibang tao.
Love:
Couples: Maiintindihan mo rin ang mga ginagawa ng iyong partner, kaya naman huwag ka na mapraning at magrelax ka.
Career:
Mukhang matutuwa ka sa iyong kasama ngayong araw, lalo na kung mabilis talaga siya magtrabaho.
Lucky color: Dark violet
Lucky numbers: 29 14 28 48 44 43

Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 18)
Mukhang magagawa mo naman ang iyong mga gawain ngayong araw, kailangan mo lang na bilisan dahil marami ang mga ito.
Love:
Singles: Kung masyado ka pa ring isip-bata kung mag-isip, mas mabuting huwag ka na muna pumasok sa isang relasyon.
Career:
Ito na ang pagkakataon mo para magpakitang-gilas sa iyong boss.
Lucky color: Purple
Lucky numbers: 28 49 21 54 52 40

Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20)
Huwag ka na mahiya na tanggapin ang isang bagay lalo na kung ibibigay naman ito sa iyo. Mas magandang kunin mo na ito bago pa ito ialok sa iba.
Love:
Singles: Alagaan mo muna ang iyong sarili. Magfocus ka rito para naman makita ng iba na worth it ka maging partner.
Career:
Mukhang maganda ang naiisip mo na idea. Huwag mo muna ito sabihin sa iba at baka unahan ka pa nila rito.
Lucky color: Grey
Lucky numbers: 49 22 31 16 52 5

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• Jessy Mendiola admits she was traumatized by the 2015 plane incident with Enrique Gil.
• The actor already gave a public apology
• Jessy and Enrique stopped talking to each other since then.

Jessy Mendiola recently stressed her feelings since the 2015 plane incident with Enrique Gil.

On September 4, 2015, Mendiola, Luis Manzano, Enrique Gil, and Liza Soberano were on a plane together going to London.

According to an eye-witness, Enrique was drunk and tipsy at the time and was hitting on Jessy.

Luis tried to stop the actor, but Enrique did not listen. So, they end up throwing punches.

On September 11, 2015, Gil admitted what he did at that incident and gave a public apology via TV Patrol.

Jessy and Luis remain mum about the issue, until recently.

On December 4 this year, Jessy finally talked about the issue. She said that she underwent trauma, but she already recovered.

The actress also added that she can’t avoid Enrique forever since they both work in the same grounds.

She said, “Nagkakasalubong kami, pero yung management din, Star Magic, is very sensitive na hindi kami ipag-close o ipagsama sa isang kuwarto.

“They’re very sensitive naman about it.

“And para sa akin, if magkasalubong… actually, nakikita ko naman siya from afar, pero wala kaming time lang o walang pagkakataon na nag-uusap kami.

“Kapag nakikita ko naman siya, may ganun na, pero tapos na yun, e.”

When asked if she’s willing to accept projects with Enrique, she replied, “Tingnan natin… tngnan natin.”

Meanwhile, Mendiola has an upcoming movie with Jericho Rosales titled The Girl in the Orange Dress which is an official entry of the Metro Manila Film Festival 2018.

She also revealed that she and her boyfriend Luis Manzano will do a cameo in Derek Ramsay and Jennylyn Mercado’s upcoming film.

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• Netizens bashed Jessy Mendiola for reminiscing the 2015 incident with Enrique Gil.
• Luis Manzano stood up to confront the basher.
• He sent the basher a direct message (DM) and even dared to meet up with him in person.

Jessy Mendiola stressed during the press conference of her new movie The Girl in the Orange Dress that she almost decided to quit showbiz due to Netizens’ endless bashing.

The actress also reminisced the 2015 issue with Enrique Gil and claimed that she was traumatized by the incident.

One Netizen commented on one of Jessy’s post on Instagram stating, “Sana masaya ka sa pag-uungkat ng nakaraan.

“Move on girl. Kawawa yung taong wala naman talagang may kasalanan. Dinamay mo pa si JM at Enrique Gil sa pagkaka depress mo.

“Kasalanan mo naman ang lahat. Ahas. Starlet. Flop Queen.

“Pumayat nga pero mabaho pa rin.”

Luis Manzano, Jessy’s current boyfriend, was present during that 2015 incident. He was the one who tried to stop Gil and punched him in the face.

And just like in 2015, Luis spoke once more (on behalf) to defend Jessy from the said basher. Luis replied to the Netizen’s comment, “Wag nagmamarunong kung walang alam sa lahat ng pangyayari, panindidgan mo naman mga sinasabi mo, DM mo ako details mo promise bibigyan kita ng chance sabihin lahat yan harap harapan.”

Aside from the direct message, Luis also dared to meet with the Netizen to personally explain what truly happened three years ago.

However, the Netizen did not reply. His comment was deleted from the post.

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• Netflix’s ‘Sex Education’ launches globally on January 11
• Get ready to laugh, cry and cringe!

Today, Netflix unveils the premiere date and the first images of Sex Education, a distinctively honest and witty look at the universally awkward coming-of-age experience.

Launching globally with eight, one-hour episodes on January 11, 2019, the dramedy delivers a healthy dose of nostalgia, taking you back to your high school days, with a fresh postmodern take on young adult life, friendships, and attitudes towards sex, identity, love and everything in between.

Set in the fictional English town of Moordale and shot entirely in Wales, UK, Sex Education is a contemporary British love-letter to the classic American high-school story starring Asa Butterfield as Otis Milburn, the only child of two sex therapists, and award-winning actress Gillian Anderson as Jean Milburn, his mother, a larger-than-life sex therapist with no filter.

Newcomers Ncuti Gatwa and Emma Mackey star in key roles throughout the series — Gatwa as Otis’ best friend “Eric” and Mackey as “Maeve,” the mastermind behind Otis’ underground sex therapy clinic.

The series also features Kedar Williams-Stirling, Aimee-Lou Wood  and Connor Swindells as Otis, Maeve and Eric’s Moordale classmates

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• Jolly Heart Mate Canola Oil brings heart-healthy dishes to the Raniag Festival
• Chef Donita Rose, together with GMA and Jolly Heart Mate Canola Oil, will also surprise the Aklanons with heart-healthy, heartwarming dishes at the highly anticipated Ati-Atihan Festival on January 2019

Jolly Heart Mate Canola Oil and Chef Donita Rose went to celebrate the brightest festival in Northern Luzon—Ilocos City’s Raniag Festival—a bright, joyful and colorful week-long experience of festivities that are filled with fun and food!

Every year, Ilocanos go home to celebrate and offer thanksgiving packed with exciting experiences of candle floaters, street dancing, sky lanterns and an electric parade of floats. For many Ilocanos, the Raniag Festival is also a time to enjoy homegrown and all-time favorite Ilocano delicacies as the delicious centerpiece.

Recently, Jolly Heart Mate Canola Oil graced the Higalaay Festival in Cagayan de Oro wherein Chef Donita Rose shared her healthy take on famous Higalaay dish of Sinuglaw. This time, another classic Ilocos region’s dish of Beef Pigar Pigar was made more flavorful, healthier and perfect for all families with the use of Jolly Heart Mate Canola Oil.

Furthermore, Chef Donita Rose went to Robinson’s Supermarket and JTC Supermarket in Vigan to sample her own rendition of Beef Pigar Pigar recipe. Together with other Kapuso stars, Jolly Heart Mate Canola Oil delighted locals on October 20 at the Plaza Burgos wherein she shared another recipe that calls for “good for the heart” ingredients which inspired both foodies and home cooks to recreate it in their own kitchen.

“Going around the Philippines during these wonderful festivals and sharing my twist on their local recipes is always such a fun and fulfilling experience for me. It’s truly an honor to be part of what Jolly Heart Mate Canola Oil has been doing in providing healthier and affordable food choices in local communities and helping spread the heart-healthy goodness of home cooking,” said Chef Donita.

“We are thrilled to bring Chef Donita and Jolly Heart Mate Canola Oil to our local festival activations,” said Fly Ace Corporation Group Product Manager for Edible Oils, Zen Prudentino. “We want to continue educating Filipinos nationwide about the importance of using heart-healthy cooking oil in everyday cooking. We don’t need to sacrifice the taste and flavor of our meals; it’s definitely possible to always prepare inexpensive healthy and tasty meals with Jolly Heart Mate Canola Oil,” she added.

Fiestas are always looked forward to not only for the extravagant street parties and town activities but also for the sinfully delicious feast served in every household. Jolly Heart Mate Canola Oil is packed with good fats such as Omega 3 and 6 that are great for the heart, you can savor every bite knowing that you’re eating guilt-free, heart-healthy food. With the country’s consistent No. 1 and most trusted cooking canola oil brand, Jolly Heart Mate Canola Oil is undoubtedly your cooking companion in preparing food for different festival dishes. It also has Vitamin A that helps improve eyesight and has the lowest saturated or bad fats among all kinds of cooking oil which makes it a healthier option. Jolly Heart Mate Canola Oil also has a high smoking point making it the most ideal cooking oil for frying and deep frying.

Chef Donita Rose, together with GMA and Jolly Heart Mate Canola Oil, will also surprise the Aklanons with heart-healthy, heartwarming dishes at the highly anticipated Ati-Atihan Festival on January 2019.

For more information on Jolly Heart Mate Canola Oil, visit their Facebook Page on www.facebook.com/JollyHeartMateCanolaOil.

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• Old Orchard Sparkling Cranberry Punch: Prepare a Berry-licious Mocktail this Holiday
• Be sure to have a refreshing yet healthy drink to quench the thirst of your guests!

The ber months call for numerous parties and gatherings, so what better way to make it merrier than by infusing a refreshingly healthy concoction that you can whip up easily at home with friends and family. Whether you’re hosting a party or organizing the menu, be sure to have a refreshing  yet healthy drink to quench the thirst of your guests!

Try Old Orchard’s Sparkling Cranberry Punch, a 3-ingredient mocktail recipe that’s almost effortless to prepare. It has the right balance of sparkly, sweet and tart – a wholesome drink that goes well with all your favorite holiday food.

Not only is this concoction berry-licious, it also packs a punch. Several studies mention that cranberry juice helps reduce the risk of UTIs. The properties present in cranberry help prevent bacteria in the urinary tract. It is also rich in Vitamin C and dietary fiber that are known to prevent cancer and heart diseases. This Sparkling Cranberry Punch is the festive drink that the whole family will enjoy.

Old Orchard Sparkling Cranberry Punch Mocktail Recipe

1. Combine 2 cups of Old Orchard Cranberry Juice w/ 1 tbsp. of lemon juice
2. Stir in 1 cup of sparkling water.
3. Chill and serve

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• Smart, Samsung Philippines tie up to encourage Filipino mobile users to upgrade to LTE
• As of end-September, Smart has a total count of almost 14,400 LTE base stations across the country

PLDT wireless unit Smart Communications (Smart) has tied up with Samsung Philippines to encourage more mobile phone users to upgrade to LTE.

Under this partnership, Samsung will be offering its Samsung Galaxy J2 Core smartphone at a discounted price of P4,990, exclusive to Smart customers.

“This partnership between Samsung and Smart is all about bringing your favorite social media services to mobile devices, at a price point that’s affordable to consumers. So, you have two leading brands in the telco space coming together to offer a great deal and encourage more Filipinos to switch to LTE,” said Kevin Lee, President of Samsung Philippines.

“In line with our ‘LTE Smartphone for All’ program, our partnership with Samsung is hinged on three pillars: amazing savings, amazing data freebies, and amazing data speeds for our mobile phone customers,” said Andrew L. Santos, First Vice President and Head of Consumer Marketing at PLDT and Smart.

Powered by Android Oreo (Go edition), the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core offers a disruption-free and efficient smartphone experience. Aside from longer battery power, this smartphone also has a 5.0” qHD display which lets users have a better video viewing experience. More than that, this LTE smartphone from Samsung also gives customers more free storage so that they can have more space to save photos and files on their phones.

“In the market, it was originally supposed to be sold at P5,990. But, through our partnership with Smart, we were able to bring it down to P4,990. That’s a discount of P1,000,” said Rhomel Marcojos, Head of Operator Channel, IT and Mobile at Samsung.

Aside from getting a 1000-peso discount, Samsung Galaxy J2 Core customers will also enjoy the benefits of having a Smart SIM, with which mobile prepaid users can enjoy up to 2GB of data upon activation, plus data rewards for one full year.

“So, that’s value for money for any consumer. They’ll be getting free data, a very affordable device, and will now have access to their favorite social media services like YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, among others,” said Marcojos.

LTE Smartphone for All

Independent mobile analytics company OpenSignal has also recognized Smart as the top telco operator in the country in terms of overall video experience.

“This video experience is expected to get even better as Smart rolls out more LTE sites nationwide. We are on track in providing high-speed mobile internet to over 90% of the country’s municipalities by the end of this year,” said Santos.

As of end-September, Smart has a total count of almost 14,400 LTE base stations across the country. This shows the network’s expanded LTE coverage and also lays the ground for LTE-A, which can provide even greater capacity and speeds to users with LTE-compatible smartphones. 

“We are in a day and age that mobile internet has significantly changed people’s lives. There’s almost no limit to how much of our activities are transformed by mobile internet, that is why people are looking for faster internet speeds. To do this, subscribers need an LTE smartphone and an LTE SIM as their ticket to enjoy Smart’s fastest LTE network in the Philippines. With this partnership, we are one step closer to our vision of equipping every Filipino with an LTE smartphone,” added Santos.

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• YeY and ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya give kids a chance to live their dream jobs
• Team YeY celebrates with kids from Rizal

Children from Barangay San Isidro in the town of Rodriquez, Rizal got the chance to live their dream jobs in YeY and ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation, Inc.’s “Team YeY Play Day” activity in KidZania Manila last November 30 in celebration of National Children’s Month.

The kids were taught the value of having real jobs and earning from them while keeping the spirit of discovery and fun alive. Games and prizes were also given away in a program provided by YeY. Team YeY entertained their playmates with dance numbers including the new Christmas song and dance of Team YeY, “YeY Christmasaya.”

YeY channel head Danie Sedilla-Cruz thanked everyone who participated in the event and enjoined every kid to “be the best everyday,” as “we are just so happy to be spending this day with you, we hope you have fun and bring with you the learnings from today.”

“Masayang-masaya po ako na nakasama ko ang Team YeY dito, nanalo pa ako sa games,” Princess from San Isidro, Rodriguez, Rizal said.

National Children’s Month is observed every November and commemorates the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child by the United Nations General Assembly on November 20, 1989.

YeY is a free and exclusive channel on digital TV via ABS-CBN TVPlus, which you can get for a one-time payment of P1499. ABS-CBN TVPlus signal coverage is available in Metro Cebu, Cagayan De Oro, Iloilo, Bacolod, Davao, Metro Manila, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pangasinan, Rizal, Laguna, Pampanga, Tarlac, Benguet, Batangas and Cavite.

For more information, visit tvplus.abs-cbn.com and follow ABS-CBN TVplus and YeY on Facebook. You can also subscribe to YeY’s YouTube channel for your daily dose of YeY.

For updates, follow @abscbnpr on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit www.abscbnpr.com.

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• ‘Tawag ng Tanghalan’ names 2nd record holder after John Mark Saga’s 10th consecutive daily win
• After Elaine Duran made history

“Tawag ng Tanghalan’s” third year is proving to be the singing tilt’s most competitive yet as it named its second-ever TNT Record Holder after John Mark Saga clinched his tenth consecutive daily win on Wednesday (December 5) on “It’s Showtime.”

John Mark, the first singer from Luzon to achieve the remarkable feat, is also the second “Tawag ng Tanghalan” contender to become a TNT Record Holder after Mindanao’s Elaine Duran gained the title in September this year – the first in the three-year history of the country’s biggest singing competition.

As the only two TNT Record Holders so far, Elaine and John Mark have already sparked excitement among viewers, who are anticipating their potential face-off in the grand finals.

Elaine already qualified for the “Tawag ng Tanghalan” Year 3 grand finals, while John Mark is set to participate in the current season’s second semifinals.

In his last performance as a defending champion, John Mark performed Yeng Constantino’s hit song “Ikaw,” which earned him a standing ovation and a score of 97% from the hurados.

Like Elaine, John Mark was given the chance to select one from the three “treasures” offered exclusively to TNT Record Holders. In the end, he chose the additional P50,000 cash prize, over having the opportunity to record a single under TNT Records and the special power to choose the songs of his co-contenders in the semifinals. John Mark brought home a total of P310,000.

John Mark’s victory is just one of the many stories of hope, inspiration, and perseverance featured every day in “Tawag ng Tanghalan.” A musical director and vocal coach from Cavite, he re-entered the competition after failing to win in the second season’s Quarter 1 semifinals.

Don’t miss the vocal showdown in “Tawag ng Tanghalan” on “It’s Showtime” on ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN HD. For the program’s past episodes, log in to iWant or on skyondemand.com.ph for Sky subscribers.

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• #AngkasTaraNa music video takes social media by storm
• Angkas has been able to capture the imagination of Filipino netizens with witty content and timely memes that capture the everyday experience of Filipinos and the perennial problem of traffic

Angkas, the leading motorcycle taxi platform in the country, broke the internet with its hilarious music video #AngkasTaraNa!

The LSS-worthy music video conceptualized and produced by G5 Creative Concepts features Angkas driver and rapper Trix Maceres, hilarious street performers, and opens with a vignette of images that have watermarks on it. It accurately reflects the personality of Angkas that has made them a viral success on social media.

“We wanted to make a parody of rap videos but through the lens of a Filipino vs what you would usually see in the US.  The best part is that the song was written by an Angkas biker,” George Royeca, CEO of G5 Creative Concepts said. “It’s amazing how we, Filipinos, have imbibed rap in our culture. Angkas showcasing one of their own versus a well-known artist was quite special. And I think the risk paid off.”

Aside from Trix, many of the individuals prominently featured in the video are Angkas drivers. On top of this, the pumping choreography in the video was also conceptualized by a member of the Angkas community. Proving that apart from being great drivers on the road, they are creative geniuses as well!

As of this writing, the video has already garnered 1.5 million views and more than 10,000 shares on Facebook alone. Underneath all the comedy, Angkas communicates a simple message, “[w]alang mintis. Garantisado. Maayos.” Assuring their loyal riders that they provide a safe and reliable transportation option for Filipino commuters.

With almost 500 thousand followers on Facebook and Twitter, Angkas has been able to capture the imagination of Filipino netizens with witty content and timely memes that capture the everyday experience of Filipinos and the perennial problem of traffic.  

According to Angkas, this music video is just a taste of what they have in store for their loyal riders and fans on social media. So look out for some great content from Angkas this holiday season and follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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• Rescue driver is first winner of biggest jackpot prize in CineMo’s ‘Sorpresaya’
• “Sorpresaya” viewers now given the chance to win cash prizes via viewer promo

What was supposed to be an ordinary work day for rescue driver Rogelio Fernando turned out to be extraordinary when he was named as the first winner of the P200,000 jackpot prize in “Sorpresaya,” a daytime game show that airs on TVplus’ CineMo.

Rogelio was the first solo winner of the biggest jackpot prize in “Sorpresaya,” which airs on weekdays at 10:30 AM with a same-day replay at 10:30 PM on ABS-CBN TVplus’ CineMo.

As part of the medic team on standby in Sta. Maria Bulacan for “Sorpresaya,” Rogelio was one of the lucky audience members whose number was chosen as part of the “Wanted” segment, a thrilling elimination game that picks a winning player from 20 randomly selected audience members who meet four qualifications. When no one meets all four qualifications, the cash prize will grow bigger until a winner emerges.

Carrying a small cross body bag, Rogelio came up on stage with the other 19 audience members who eagerly waited for “Sorpresaya” hosts Jobert Austria and Nonong Ballinan to reveal one by one the ‘wanted’ qualifications.

Lucky for Rogelio, his bag contained his mobile phone and cable charger, the lucky charms that led him to meet all four qualifications of the game. In the segment, Jobert disclosed that a potential winner must have a cellphone. He later on shared that the phone must have a cellphone case. When Jobert announced that the third ‘wanted’ qualification was a cable charger, 18 players were wiped out, making Rogelio part of the last two standing contestants.

Rogelio’s cellphone wallpaper made him the luckiest man in Bulacan since the last qualification indicated that the wallpaper must only feature two people. Rogelio’s wallpaper was a photo of him and his child.

Dumbfounded with his fate that day, Rogelio said that he’ll use his prize money for his child’s education and for their family’s needs. “Wanted” will continue to give out cash prizes to winning players in “Sorpresaya.”

As the first game show on digital TV that travels around provinces in Luzon to reward audiences with cash prizes through seven entertaining segments, “Sorpresaya” also now gives viewers at home a chance to win cash prizes via the show’s “Cashiyahan Viewer Promo.” Viewers just need to guess which team (Orange vs. Blue) will win in the game segments. A total of P200,000 in cash prizes are given out every day to viewers who send in their answers via drop boxes. For more information on CineMo’s “Sorpresaya” and the “Cashiyahan Viewer Promo,” like CineMo’s Facebook page.

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• Experience the best of urban living in Quezon City
• Invest in a LAROSSA property now so you can enjoy convenient and quality living where many great opportunities lie

Nothing feels quite as nice as living comfortably in a city where everything is within reach. And for Filipinos who plan to move to the north side of the metro, Quezon City is the place to be for the best experience of premier lifestyle and residential living.

Quezon City has become a progressive and modern metropolis where all major lifestyle hot spots are found. From diverse food scenes, to exciting shopping malls and convenient facilities and centers, it is no doubt that the city has a lot to offer to satisfy most wants, needs and luxuries.

So if you’re eyeing to move in The North, here are some things you can enjoy when you live there:

Perfect hub to satisfy the foodie in you

Living in Quezon City means having access to the country’s best restaurants and food parks. Here, the food scene is lively and interesting – always offering something new to the taste buds. If the barkada is planning to go on a budget food trip, you can book your stops at StrEat Maginhawa Food Park, Boxpark, and Z Compound. You can also take the whole family on a fancy night out at any dining options you can discover along Katipunan Avenue, Tomas Morato, Banawe Street, and Congressional Avenue.

Center of best hangout locations

Weekends are never dull when you are in The North. After a long and hectic work week, you can relax and find solitude in nature at the center of a bustling city by visiting La Mesa Ecopark, Balara Filters Park, or Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife. You can also unwind at Art in Island Museum or get tickets to the hottest concerts happening at The Big Dome. Quezon City is also home to two of the biggest television networks in the country and if you’re lucky, you can score entrances to enjoy live shows and see your favorite stars in person!

Second home of shopping enthusiasts

Shopaholics can also get their fashion fix with the abundance of shopping complexes and bargain shops in Quezon City. You can search for the trendiest items in department and high-end stores at SM North Edsa, UP Town Center, Gateway Cubao, or TriNoma. If you’re looking for the best finds under a budget, you can visit weekend bazaars in Eton Centris or explore hidden ukay-ukay stores within the city.

Thriving academic neighborhood

Another benefit of settling down in Quezon City is that you can send your kids to some of the reputable schools in the country. From elementary to college, your child can learn from world-class institutions like Miriam College, Ateneo de Manila University, and University of the Philippines. There are also outstanding pre-schools and grade schools in the area so your child can get started on the best education.

Excellent medical and wellness centers

Quezon City keeps up to its name as the City of New Horizons as the biggest and leading medical institutions and services can also be found here. Residents can be assured that their health is put first as hospitals like St. Luke’s Medical Center, Philippine Heart Center, World Citi Medical Center, and National Kidney Center are present to service any emergency needs.

Live at the center of everything

What’s exciting about Quezon City is that it has various residential options which you can avail to have access to all the best things about the city. With its spacious area of over 161 square kilometers, the metropolis is rapidly developing more housing opportunities such as townships, high-rise condominiums, and community villages to cater to Filipinos.

At Capitol Hills, Primehomes is bringing LAROSSA to provide the perfect location where you can live at the center of all the city’s hot spots. LAROSSA is an urban sustainable community composed of mid-rise, 10-storey condominiums that are elegantly designed to provide comfort and practicality to city dwellers. It also boasts of a 3.6-hectare land that showcases one of the greenest areas in the metro while offering a breathtaking view of the surrounding landscape.

So what are you waiting for? Invest in a LAROSSA property now so you can enjoy convenient and quality living where many great opportunities lie.

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• Vic Sotto, Maine Mendoza and Coco Martin are the stars in Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles.
• Coco Martin joins ‘Mr. Pogi’ in “Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles”
• In the film, it featured a scene where Coco joined Mr. Pogi in Eat Bulaga.
• He admitted that he didn’t think he would execute it properly.

2018 Metro Manila Film Festival entry Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles has a win-win cast with Vic Sotto, Maine Mendoza and Coco Martin as lead stars. The movie featured a scene where Martin had to join Eat Bulaga‘s segment, Mr. Pogi.

The action star confessed that he felt too nervous in doing the scene which resulted into doing a lot of takes.

Coco enters Mr. Pogi.

MMFF entry director Mike Tuviera had the idea of the scene. Martin admitted that he didn’t think he would execute it properly.

“Honestly, kung ako po ‘yung tatanungin niyo, hindi ko talaga kinaya ‘yung eksenang ‘yun… Kasi may talent portion, eh! Wala naman akong talent, eh.”

Coco shared his struggle.

Martin noted that he couldn’t handle singing, dancing and rapping during the Mr. Pogi bit.

“Nung shinoshoot po namin talaga ‘yun… siguro lagpas yata ng sampung takes ako doon, nagpapakilala pa lang ako… Tapos, siyempre after noon, meron akong kanta, sasayaw ako, magra-rap ako. Kumbaga ‘yung nerbyos, pakiramdam ko, totoo akong sumali ng Eat Bulaga.”

Coco recalled Daisy Siete days.

Martin reminisced about his first-ever visit on Eat Bulaga. He promoted the afternoon show, Daisy Siete with SexBomb members.

“Nung nasa GMA pa ako, nakapag-visit na ako sa Eat Bulaga… Dating dati pa po. Daisy Siete days, nag-promote po kami tapos sumayaw kami. Tapos ayun po, nung nandoon ako, ayun yung parang bumabalik sa akin.”

Coco expressed his Nervousness.

Martin shared that he had to do a lot of takes due to his unease.

“Nung ginagawa na namin, shinu-shoot na namin ‘yun ay talagang parang totoo… ‘Yung nerbiyos ko, parang totoong totoong contest po. Kaya nung nandoon ako, naka-ilang takes ako tapos honestly, ‘di siya matapos-tapos ‘yung eksena ko.”

“Pero ayun, finally, pinagtiyagaan ako ng direktor. Kaya, sabi ko nga, kung merong pinaka-memorable sa akin sa buong pelikula, ‘yun po. ‘Yung sumali ako sa Eat Bulaga.”

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• Kisses Delavin shared that she kind of looking forward to bond with Marian Rivera.
• Kisses and Marian’s husband, Dingdong Dantes, are co-stars in the movie Fantastica.
• There is a possibility that Marian would join Dingdong on the premiere night of the said film.

Dingdong Dantes and Kisses Delavin are both cast members of Vice Ganda’s Metro Manila Film Festival 2018 entry Fantastica. Delavin, being a fan of Marian Rivera, she expressed her wish to meet and bond with Kapuso Primetime Queen.

Dantes, during the film’s press conference, said that he was amused by the young Kapamilya loveteams such as DonKiss, LoiNie, and DonKiss.

The Kapuso actor said that he remembered how he started in showbiz via a love team. He was paired with Antoinette Taus back then.

On December 5, Dantes shared his coffee bonding with the cast and wrote that he is looking forward to more bonding moments with them.

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Wish we had more time to do this while shooting our movie. Looking forward to future bonding moments with our cast! #Fantastica — paparating na ngayong Pasko!

A post shared by Dingdong Dantes (@dongdantes) on Dec 4, 2018 at 7:15am PST

In response, Kisses commented, “Me too po! Sana with ate Yan next time!”

Kisses admitted that she’s a big fan of Marian Rivera.

Marian reportedly will have a cameo scene in Fantastica. This has not been confirmed yet but Marian already previously stated that she already asked the GMA Management’s permission. She did not give any update if her request was granted.

Or come premiere night, if Rivera would join Dantes, Delavin’s wish to bond with the Kapuso actor’s wife would be realized.

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