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The TV5 network will start airing ABS-CBN’s ASAP Natin ‘To, the country’s longest-running musical variety show, this Sunday, January 24, at 12 noon. Launched in 1995, ASAP Natin ‘To brings together some of the country’s biggest performers on stage, including Martin Nieverra, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Gary Valenciano, Sarah Geronimo, Erik Santos, Ogie Alcasid and Regine Velasquez-Alcasid. Aside from ASAP Natin ‘To, TV5 will also start airing the FPJ: Da King, a movie block showcasing the films of the “King of Philippine Movies” Fernando Poe Jr, which has been showing on A2Z and Kapamilya channels. Fans of the Filipino cinema legend…

Toni Gonzaga takes on the lead role in the Philippine adaptation of the 2001 South Korean box-office hit My Sassy Girl. The Philippine remake was revealed on Wednesday, January 20, which happened to be the 37th birthday of Toni. The romantic-comedy, which originally starred Korean actors Jun Ji-hyun and Cha Tae-hyun, is going to be produced by the actress-host’s TinCan Films, a production unit under her husband Paul Soriano’s independent film company Ten17P. “In celebration of its 20th Anniversary, this year we will relive the classic Korean RomCom with its Philippine adaptation. On her birthday, we are proud to announce…

YouTuber Crisha Uy has reacted to her ex-boyfriend Joem Bascon’s baby news with Meryll Soriano. On January 1, Meryll and Joem welcomed the year 2021 with a baby reveal on the former’s Instagram, confirming the actors’ rekindled romance 10 years after they broke up. READ: Meryll Soriano thanks Joem Bascon for his ‘unparalleled’ love and care In a YouTube vlog on Sunday, January 17, Crisha said she decided to give her “last” statement about her ex in response to comments, tags and mentions on social media following the post. “I remember that photo ba that was released that day. It…

Alex Gonzaga opened up on how’s life so far as new wife to Mikee Morada. Besides revealing that they tied the knot in November 2020 in her latest vlog, the TV host/vlogger also talked about her newly-wedded bliss with the Lipa City councilor. According to the TV5’s Lunch Out Loud host, the intimate at-home wedding attended only by immediate family members and held at the Gonzaga residence in Taytay was to honor their parents. “OK, fine, aminin ko na gusto ko na kasi siya makatabi sa kama pero ayaw pa ng mommy at daddy ko, so sabi ko, alam niyo…

TV5 blocktimer Brightlight Productions has announced shows that will air final episodes this Sunday, January 17. In a media statement dated January 16 by Brightlight Productions CEO Albee Benitez, he invited the public to watch out for the “season enders” of its Sunday shows — the musical-variety program Sunday Noontime Live or SNL and the gag show Sunday Kada. Brightlight will also re-air the final episode of the rom-com series I Got You this Sunday. “Sunday Noontime Live (SNL)’s delightful run is about to end and we await futureendeavors from its outstanding stars and phenomenal newcomers,” Benitez said. “Sunday Kada…

Luis Manzano said he’s willing to get any COVID-19 vaccine brand as long as it’s recommended by the medical experts. “Basta ako, whether it be Pfizer, Moderna or Sinovac, basta basically all brands, pinapakinggan ko kung ano ang sasabihin ng doctor ko kung anong pinaka-OK para sa amin,” he said in a Facebook Live on Saturday, January 16. One thing’s for sure, the TV host-actor is pro-vaccine. “Do I believe in COVID vaccine? Yes! Naniniwala ako sa mga vaccine,” he said in response to a question from a follower. “Kumbaga, vaxxer akong tao. Bakunado din ako, lahat-lahat.” He said while…

Veteran comedian Joey de Leon said that the public has the right to choose or decline a vaccine but it’s better to receive one than none at all. The Eat Bulaga host said this in an Instagram post where he praised the Department of Health (DOH) spokesperson Dr. Rosario Vergeire for her explanation on the “equal footing” of vaccine brands once they received the approval of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). “Tulad ng ‘choosy fruit’ na BANANA sa picture, WAG nyong gawin sa BAKUNA! Just remember basta may Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval, kahit anong brand pa yan, effective and…

Janine Gutierrez has officially transferred to the Kapamilya network. The 31-year-old actress had her contract signing on Friday, where she was welcomed by ABS-CBN’s top executives Carlo Katigbak, Mark Lopez and Cory Vidanes. A Kapuso for roughly nine years, Janine recently won multiple Best Actress awards including FAMAS and Gawad Urian for her acting performance in the film Babae At Baril. The move came no longer as a surprise following speculation sparked by a recent picture of her and actor Paulo Avelino — himself a former Kapuso — being treated to a “congratulatory dinner” by Dreamscape Entertainment boss Deo Endrinal.…

Actress Ara Mina is now engaged to her government official-boyfriend! Philippine International Trading Corporation (PITC) Undersecretary Dave Almarinez, 46, can be seen getting down on one knee and proposing to Ara Mina, 41, in a series of pictures shared by Nice Print Photography on social media. In one photo, the couple showed off the engagement ring with a “Will You Marry Me?” signage in the background. The Ang Probinsyano star was also captured getting emotional during the proposal. “They’re engaged! Congratulations @therealaramina and Dave Almarinez This most beautiful moment, priceless,” Nice Print captioned their posts on Instagram and Facebook. It…

Hollywood comedian Rob Schneider announced that his Filipino mom, Pilar Monroe Schneider, has died “peacefully surrounded by loved ones” at the age of 91. “My Mother, Pilar Monroe Schneider, passed away peacefully after spending a perfect Sunday evening family dinner surrounded with loved ones at her side; her daughter April, son in-law Matt, granddaughter Crystal and her great grandchildren,” the actor-comedian wrote on Instagram on Monday (January 11). In the touching post, the Deuce Bigalow star paid tribute to his mom’s roots and incredible life story as a “World War 2 survivor from the Philippines”. “Her mother had small pox and…