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Celebrity Couple Bea Alonzo and Dominic Roque calls off wedding as per veteran host Boy Abunda

February 6, 2024

Veteran host Boy Abunda just confirmed that celebrity couple Bea Alonzo and Dominic Roque have split up and calls off their wedding. In the opening of the February 6 episode of “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda” sharing he was in Hong Kong over the weekend for work reasons when he received two devastating news.

First is the death of ABS-CBN’s Dreamscape Entertainment head Deo Endrinal, whom Boy quickly paid tribute to. Then he immediately went to the Bea and Dominic’s break-up.

Boy Abunda said “Ako’y nalungkot talaga dahil madalas kami nagkikita ni Bea, nagkukuwentuhan kami sa buhay, sa kanila, their marriage plans, et cetera.” Bea Alonzo and Dominic Roque got engaged last July 2023 after Dominic proposed to Bea in Las Casas.

Abunda’s statement verified the accuracy of Ogie Diaz’s report that Bea and Dominic had indeed parted ways, video below.

As of this posting, Bea Alonzo and Dominic Roque have not spoken about the details and have not made any changes to their social media accounts in relation to their engagement.

ABS-CBN official statement regarding MTRCB’s 12-day suspension on the airing of “It’s Showtime.”

September 4, 2023

Just like that, ABS-CBN release their official statement regarding the 12-day suspension of “It’s Showtime.” that Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) following complaints against the indecent acts done in one of its segments, “Isip Bata”.

We have received the ruling from the MTRCB, indicating that “It’s Showtime” will be suspended for a duration of 12 days from finality of the decision.

We will submit a Motion for Reconsideration as we humbly maintain that there was no violation of pertinent law.

We are also committed to working with the MTRCB to ensure that “It’s Showtime” can continue to bring joy and entertainment to our noontime viewers.

We are truly grateful to the Madlang People for their unwavering love and support for “It’s Showtime.”

Metro Magazine cover features Jane de Leon clad in the icon Darna suit

August 21, 2022
Metro Magazine cover features Jane de Leon clad in the icon Darna suit

Metro Magazine, the country’s premier fashion magazine just gave us a full view of Jane de Leon wearing the icon Darna suit. Jane de Leon’s Darna is a project that have been in project for a long time, there were even reports that the project have been cancelled due to a very high production cost. The new Darna series aired in ABS-CBN this month and scheduled to release at least 5 episodes.

Created by writer Mars Ravelo and artist Nestor Redondo, Darna follows the story of Narda who becomes the titular superhero after swallowing a white stone that fell from the sky. Darna is directed by master director Chito S. Roño with Avel Sunpongco and Benedict Mique, Casts of the series are Zaijian Jaranilla as Ding, Narna’s younger brother with actress and former Darna Rio Locsin, Iza Calzado plays the original Darna from Planet Marte, who later pass on the magical stone to her daughter Narda before dying in battle.

The cast also includes Paolo Gumabao, Simon Ibarra, Young JV, Zeppi Borromeo, Marvin Yap, Yogo Singh, L.A. Santos, Joj Agpangan, Mark Manicad, Richard Quan, Dawn Chang, Viveika Ravanes, Eric Fructuoso, and Jeffrey Santos.

For more reading, go to Metro Magazine to read its featured article – Flying High: The Rise Of Jane De Leon As The Iconic Darna

Veteran Newscaster Noli De Castro withdraws Senate Candidacy

October 13, 2021

Seven days after filing his COC for senator, Veteran news anchor and former vice president Noli de Castro is withdrawing his candidacy for senator, this was confirmed by Aksyon Demokratiko chairman Ernest Ramel.

It’s unclear why ‘Kabayan’ Noli de Castro pulled out of the senate race but De Castro said “serve Filipinos better by continuing to work in the news industry, rather than in politics.”

You can read his full statement at ABS-CBN News website – READ: Kabayan Noli De Castro statement on withdrawal of candidacy

Here’s the statement of ABS-CBN News;

Twitter reacts to ABS-CBN Christmas ID 2020 – #IkawAngLiwanagAtLigaya

December 2, 2020
Twitter reacts to ABS-CBN Christmas ID 2020 – #IkawAngLiwanagAtLigaya


These are just a few of the twitter reactions, you can go here for more.

Watch ABS-CBN Christmas ID 2020 – Ikaw Ang Liwanag At Ligaya

December 2, 2020

ABC-CBN just aired their Christmas station ID “Ikaw ang Liwanag at Ligaya”, the music video first aired on Tuesday, December 1 right after its flagship news program, TV Patrol.

The music video features that biggest ABS-CBN talents – both news and entertainment, including the Network’s top executives.

Lyrics written by Robert Labayen and Love Rose De Leon and brought to life by composer Thyro Alfaro.

Twenty Kapamilya singers have collaborated to perform the Christmas ID 2020 song: Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Ogie Alcasid, Morissette Amon, Bamboo, Janine Berdin, Darren Espanto, Vice Ganda, Sarah Geronimo, Toni Gonzaga, Jona, Moira, Martin Nievera, Elha Nympha, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Inigo Pascual, Angeline Quinto, Lea Salonga, Erik Santos, KZ Tandingan and Gary Valenciano.

There is a light inside all of us that never goes out. It will keep on burning no matter how dark the times have become because of the trials that test our spirit. This Christmas, we remember that God is this inexhaustible source, and the goodness He instilled in us will inspire us to pass on His light to others until our collective light wins and brings us real joy.

This is the lesson imparted by the stories featured in this year’s ABS-CBN Christmas ID “Ikaw ang Liwanag at Ligaya.” Take, for example, Arjanmar and Khaye Rebeta who proved that a pandemic could not dim their love story. Or of Moching Bueno, who found joy in serving frontliners despite suffering from his own loss. God’s infinite light also shines through the love of our family, as shown in the stories of Rodolfo Ariño, a PWD breadwinner and Peter Roncales who braved all odds to reunite with his loved ones. These and many other heartwarming stories will spark hope that a joyful Christmas is possible despite the challenges of the year 2020.

TV Patrol is now available worldwide on Youtube, Facebook, http://news.abs-cbn.com and ABS-CBN News app

November 10, 2020

ABS-CBN has lifted the geo-block of TV Patrol and can now be access worldwide.

Here are the direct links for the news program;

Source: Extradot

ABS-CBN to air entertainment shows on Channel 11 starting Oct. 10

October 6, 2020

ABS-CBN just struck a deal with Zoe Broadcasting Network Inc. to air their entertainment shows in Channel 11, which was rebranded to A2Z Channel 11, starting this October 11, 2020.

The news of reairing of the ABS-CBN’s entertainment shows, comes just 5 months after ABS-CBN officially signed off last May 4, 2020.


Darna film cancelled by ABC-CBN

August 20, 2020

This will surely disappoint a lot of Darna fans, since it been reported that Darna film starring Jane De Leon will no longer push through.

The reason for the cancellation is that the production cost of the film has ballooned to PHP240 million, Php 140 million have already been spent and Php 100 million more is needed to complete the project.

The film as previously scheduled for a 2020 release but due to the delays that it experience, including the delays caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the ABS-CBN and Star Cinema decided not to continue the project.

Liza Soberano was originally given the role but she had to leave the project in April due to an injury on her finger that required her to undergo surgery.

Created by writer Mars Ravelo and artist Nestor Redondo, Darna follows the story of Narda who becomes the titular superhero after swallowing a white stone that fell from the sky.

Source: Inquirer
Image: @imjanedeleon

EXPLAINER: ABS-CBN’s defense in the Supreme Court quo warranto case

February 25, 2020
EXPLAINER: ABS-CBN’s defense in the Supreme Court quo warranto case

A good read if you want to be educated in ABS-CBN’s quo warranto case.

Lian Buan, reporting for Rappler;

In a 58-page comment submitted to the Supreme Court on Monday, February 24, ABS-CBN answered the accusations point-by-point as it fights for its franchise on all fronts.

At the Supreme Court, ABS-CBN hopes the justices would junk the petition outright for being the wrong venue, citing hierarchy of courts. The Supreme Court is not a trier of facts, and ABS-CBN said Calida’s case deals heavily with factual issues that should be resolved by either lower courts or different administrative agencies, and not the High Tribunal.

You can read the full report from Rappler.