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Cardo Dalisay and other Kapamilya teleserye characters are returning to TV as some of the popular ABS-CBN shows will be aired on the Kapamilya Channel, which will be available on cable and satellite TV nationwide starting June 13. Kapamilya Channel will be available on SKY, Cablelink, G Sat and most member-cable operators of the Philippine Cable Television Association (PCTA) nationwide. Viewers can watch Cardo’s adventures in FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano starting with a 10-episode recap of the latest season’s story before new episodes are released. A Soldier’s Heart will, on the other hand, air on weeknights, with the family drama Love…

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After spending the lockdown in Puerto Galera, Kris Aquino returned home with her family just in time for the 25th birthday of her eldest son, Kuya Josh. In an Instagram post, the former presidential sister shared that she prepared a birthday lunch for her panganay on Thursday, which was themed around the red, yellow and blue colors of the Philippine flag. “Everyday in Puerto Galera, between 7:30-8 AM, Kuya Josh would insist that we all had to view the ‘Lupang Hinirang’ music video, stand w/ our right hand above our hearts, sabayan ang pagkanta ng National Anthem and face the…

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Ben&Ben is dropping a brand-new single created during this quarantine period on Thursday, June 4, via Sony Music. Titled Lifetime, the song is directly inspired by a fan’s heartbreaking confession in the comments section of the band’s YouTube channel. In a media statement, the band said the intricately produced, folk-pop ballad was written as a response to a fan’s comment on the video for their hit song Pagtingin, which to date has over a 100 million streams on YouTube and Spotify combined. The fan, who goes by the name of “Anne Jou,” shared her story of regret for not being able…

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Actor John Lloyd Cruz has kept his promise to donate vitamins for children and COVID-19 frontliners in Cebu. According to The Freeman newspaper, the Cebu-based sister publication of The STAR, the actor went to Barangay Guadalupe in Cebu City on Saturday to bring boxes of medicines and vitamins for distribution. Wearing a white shirt, shorts and slippers, he was also seen accommodating a few requests for selfies at the barangay hall. John Lloyd has been living in the barangay during the lockdown due to the pandemic. Earlier this week, the actor was spotted securing a barangay certificate for his return…

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Do you have family and friends you don’t see eye-to-eye on politics? For TV host Bianca Gonzalez, it’s not worth picking a fight with them just because they don’t share your political and social beliefs. It’s often said that politics is a hot-button topic just like religion and sexuality. There are many stories of family gatherings ruined or people unfriending and blocking family members and long-time friends because of political arguments. During a recent Instagram Live, the 37-year-old ABS-CBN celeb was asked for tips on how to maintain the peace and avoid tension if not confrontation among close relations with…

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Kris Aquino explained the cancellation of a Facebook live session she promised followers after suffering from a severe allergic reaction and hand injury. She hoped that what happened to her will serve as a “warning”. “Sorry hindi natuloy our other FB Live sessions… WARNING: don’t swipe to the next two pictures if you’re not okay seeing swollen eyes na parang nakipag sparring ako kay Ronda Rousey,” the TV host-actress said in an Instagram post on Tuesday, trying to describe her look to having been in a round with the US female pro wrestler. The swollen eyes, it turned out, were…

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Heart Evangelista took to Twitter to address the latest pregnancy rumor about her. “I am not pregnant … fake news,” the Kapuso star, who is married to Sorsogon Governor Francis “Chiz” Escudero, was quick to dispel the rumor in a tweet on Saturday night. The 35-year-old actress is no stranger to pregnancy speculations. Late last year, she jokingly dismissed a supposed “baby bump” as simply a full stomach. This time around, however, Heart has noticeably reacted in a more serious tone, describing it as a “sensitive topic”. “Thank you for all your wishes but I am not … I’d like…

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Wearing a stunning headdress made of fresh fruits, veggies and flowers, Spanish actress Alba Flores stars in the new ad campaign for PETA that aims to encourage people to go vegan — a “lifestyle change” seen to help prevent the spread of deadly animal-borne diseases. The Money Heist star decided to go vegetarian and stop eating meat after seeing how much food was wasted after her family’s Noche Buena celebration. “I started to think about where that food came from and how much food will be thrown away … and (wondered) how necessary the deaths of those animals really were,”…

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With film and TV shoots now allowed in most parts of the country after changes in community quarantine classifications, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) issued guidelines for stakeholders set to resume production in MECQ and GCQ areas. “The resumption of production work is welcome news for the film and audiovisual industry. During our meetings with the National Economic and Development Authority, Department of Trade and Industry, and other frontline agencies, the FDCP asserted how film and the audiovisual industry have been integral to our country during this pandemic,” said FDCP chair and CEO Liza Diño in a…

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It’s the mother of all versions! Actress Kim Chiu just recorded and released Bawal Lumabas: The Classroom Song, the full version of the accidental hit inspired by her viral “sa classroom may batas” gaffe. It’s her way of turning a negative experience into a positive one. To recall, in a Facebook live protest on May 8, Kim tried to express support for her home network ABS-CBN following the shutdown of its broadcast operations with a classroom analogy. She herself admitted that she fell short in sending across a clear message. (READ: Kim Chiu says sorry over viral ‘classroom’ statement) As…

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