Kuantie Melai Cantiveros continues to bring laughter and joy to viewers all over the world as she converses with fellow Bisaya celebrities in ABS-CBN’s first mainstream Bisaya talk show “Kuan on One,” airing every Tuesday on ABS-CBN Entertainment’s YouTube channel, with new episodes streaming 24 hours in advance for free on iWantTFC. Here are the reasons why ‘Kuan On One’ is the new must-watch talk show for Bisaya and non-Bisaya viewers alike: 1. Melai’s classic wit and humor Even during her ‘Pinoy Big Brother’ days, Melai was known for her charming wit and all-around sense of humor. In her de ..read more

New gen phenomenal star Belle Mariano has achieved more milestones in music as her single “Bugambilya” has accumulated over one billion views on TikTok while her discography has garnered a combined total of 110 million streams on Spotify. “Bugambilya,” one of the tracks of her 2023 album “Somber,” became a viral hit on TikTok for its emotional and poignant lyrics, now with over 36,000 videos using the song. On Spotify, it reached the top 10 of Spotify Philippines Viral Songs Chart and also charted in the top 200 of Spotify Philippines Daily Top Songs with over 18 million streams. Last Saturd ..read more

Netizens questioned whether the Philippines is in a state of war when a vlog posted on Facebook showed a Philippine flag displayed upside down in Siheung in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. Jhomar Malabanan, a Filipino content creator currently in South Korea, posted a video on Facebook with a background of Asian flags when viewers quickly noticed that the Philippine flag in the background was inverted. @itsmarukr Nakabaliktad yung Philippine flag natin dito sa South Korea! #jhomarinKorea #Philippines #korea ♬ original sound – Jhomar Malabanan Seeing the red field on top, which indicates that the cou ..read more

ABS-CBN, the Philippines’ leading content provider, and Nippon TV, Japan’s leading multiplatform entertainment powerhouse and ratings champion broadcaster, are partnering for the tenth adaptation of the hit Japanese TV drama “Mother” for Filipino audiences, which will be known locally by its title “Saving Grace” and it will be top-billed by award-winning actress Julia Montes. “Mother” achieved award-winning success when it first aired on Nippon TV in 2010 and it is now Asia’s most exported scripted format. The well-loved series about love and motherhood spawned various critically-acclaimed ad ..read more

The nation’s girl group BINI brings a delightful addition to their bubblegum discography with the new summer banger “Cherry on Top,” now available on music streaming platforms worldwide. Its music video features BINI members Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Stacey, Mikha, Jhoanna, and Sheena in eye-popping visuals dancing through a carefree summer vibe sound. As of writing, “Cherry on Top” is on Spotify New Music Friday charts in Korea, Australia & New Zealand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, and the Philippines. The song also topped iTunes Philippines while its music v ..read more

In case you missed it, the upcoming school year 2024-2025 is already set to start on July 29 this year and end on April 15, 2025, marking the gradual return of the traditional June-March school calendar (from the current August-May) in the country. With back-to-school season almost here, some families may still not be ready with the costs that it inevitably brings. Tuition fee, school supplies, uniforms, books—the list goes on and on! But don’t fret, here are some ways to make these educational expenses more manageable and well within your budget: Be on the lookout for back-to-school sales Yea ..read more

In today’s very competitive market landscape, ease of access to funding may well be one factor that will ensure any growing business’s success. Entrepreneurs need the assurance that they have easy access to financing through banks. This allows them to take advantage ofvopportunities in the marketplace, thereby ensuring business growth. As one of the country’s leading thrift banks that provides various business solutions to its clients, Sterling Bank of Asia (SBA) has pledged its support to help small and medium enterprises thrive in the ever-competitive marketplace. SBA offers a wide range of ..read more

Actress-singer Belle Mariano is back with a new extended play (EP) “BELIEVE,” a collection of inspiring tracks about accepting one’s fate, overcoming pain, and making big dreams and an exciting prelude to her sold-out concert of the same name happening this July. The mini-album has five songs including “Biglaan,” ‘Pakisagot,” “Little World Changer,” “I, Save, Me,” and “Apelyido,” all produced by StarPop label head Roque “Rox” Santos. Belle is set to perform these tracks in “BELIEVE: The Belle Mariano Birthday Concert” happening on July 13 (Saturday), 8 pm at The Theatre at Solaire produced by ..read more

ABS-CBN Music ruled Billboard Philippines’ maiden Hot 100 and Top Philippine Songs with multiple songs topping both charts from Kapamilya acts Maki and BINI. Maki topped the Hot 100 chart for the week of July 6 with his hit song “Dilaw” released under Tarsier Records, one of the labels of ABS-CBN Music. The singer-songwriter expressed his delight in being part of OPM’s success in the chart. “Celebrating this along with all the OPM artists that are on top of the charts! I’m just so thrilled and glad that OPM is thriving, very much alive, and that I get to share my part as an artist in this gen ..read more

In a heartwarming display of honesty and service, the staff and managers of a famous fast food chain in Tomas Morato, Quezon City, have earned praise from Miguelito Gione, the customer who lost his bag, for their integrity in safeguarding a lost bag containing essential items. The bag, crucial for bill payments and other necessities, was safely returned to its owner, thanks to the vigilant efforts of the restaurant team. The owner, who expressed heartfelt gratitude in his Facebook page, also extended blessings and appreciation to everyone involved in the thoughtful act. “I salute you all,” the ..read more