Author: Jeman Villanueva

ALA Boxing Gym’s stalwart Milan “El Metodico” Melindo finally got his world title when he demolished former IBF Light Flyweight champion Akira Yaegashi in a single round in Tokyo, Japan. Fight fans will be able to witness his valiant conquest this Sunday (May 28) on “Pinoy Pride Presents: Milan Melindo,” which will have a primetime telecast on S+A at 8pm. Fresh from grabbing the interim belt in his last fight, Melindo (36-2; 13KOs) defeated the former titlist Yaegashi (25-6; 13KOs) in a showdown of technique and skill in the ring to bring home the title that has eluded him twice.

GMovies, a product of Globe Telecom’s Digital Ventures division, and Robinsons Movieworld, one of the largest cinema operators in the country, recently partnered, strengthening the former’s position as the only online movie ticketing app that aggregates cinema inventory nationwide while making the latter’s cinema tickets the most available online to date. Robinsons Movieworld patrons in the country can now enjoy booking their movie tickets via the GMovies app whenever and wherever they are. “With everything shifting online and with the proliferation of mobile use, we’re excited to have our 29 cinemas, and growing, on GMovies,” said Mitch Araullo, Sr. Marketing…

Universal Pictures announced May 23 that its series of films reviving the studio’s classic monster characters for a new generation will be known as “Dark Universe.” The motion logo for the new initiative features a musical theme composed by Danny Elfman and will debut in theaters preceding The Mummy, which will be released in Philippine cinemas June 7. The announcement includes details of the enterprise relaunching Universal’s iconic characters into modern cinema, as well as confirmations of superstar cast and that Academy Award® winner Bill Condon will direct Bride of Frankenstein. “Dark Universe” was begun by core creatives Alex Kurtzman,…

Explore authentic Filipino food with one of the Philippines’ leading culinary artists, Chef Claude Tayag, as he takes viewers to discover the colorful variety of local cuisine in “Chasing Flavors” which will premiere on Lifestyle TV (SkyCable ch. 52) on June 3. The well-known Kapampangan chef will probe the origins of Filipinos’ iconic dishes from region to region, one dish at a time, and will attempt to answer what makes each dish unique and outstanding in its own right. Featured dishes include adobo, paksiw, sinigang, kilaw and sisig, pancit, lechon, cured meats, stews, inihaw, salted dried fish, gata, gulay, panghimagas,…

“What’s next for me?” Queen of All Media Kris Aquino talks about her own personal list of new experiences, of meeting people, learning new things, and reconnecting with memories, looking at them with with fresh eyes at her new web series, “The Kris List”. Launched last Mother’s day (May 14), the first 3 web episodes (webisodes) features Kris Aquino in her most authentic self and showcase her interests which are family, food, travel and people. On the first webisode of The Kris List entitled “Calligraphy”, Kris tries her hand at calligraphy and discovers more about herself. “I’m not a patient…

If you think you’ve seen everything that Maine Mendoza has to offer, wait ‘til you watch her latest McDonald’s TV commercial. DubSmash Queen of the Philipppines definitely delights fans as she beatboxes while enjoying the best-tasting Chicken McDo. Maine’s on-screen partner, Alden Richards, all proud and happy, launches the new commercial and tweets about it:

Korean drama fans are in for the biggest summer treat ever as the first and true home of Asianovelas, ABS-CBN, premieres on Monday (May 8) two of the biggest Koreanovelas of 2016 “Legend of the Blue Sea” and “Goblin” topbilled by two of the hottest and most popular Asian superstars today, Lee Min Ho and Gong Yoo. “This is an extraordinary TV event not only for Koreanovela fans but for all our Kapamilya viewers because these are two of the biggest Korean productions that commanded huge viewership across the pan-Asian region,” said Leng Raymundo, head of ABS-CBN Integrated Acquisitions and International…

In celebration of Metro’s 28 years of style, beauty, and culture, and Star Magic’s 25th anniversary, the stars have aligned to once again bring together the newest roster of style stars set to take the country by storm in the MetroXStarMagic25 collaboration. The brightest of their generation converge in a once-in-a-lifetime shoot with their peers: Julia Barretto, Liza Soberano, Kathryn Bernardo, Janella Salvador, Maris Racal, Loisa Andalio, Sofia Andres, Sue Ramirez, Alexa Ilacad, Kira Balinger, Ylona Garcia, and Andrea Brillantes.

For almost two decades, ABS-CBN values-laden series “Wansapanataym” has inspired different generations of viewers and shared lessons that left a mark on their hearts. Rondel Lindayag, the show’s business unit head, witnessed this first-hand when meeting fans influenced by the show through the years. “When we attend award ceremonies, students come up to me and share their memories of ‘Wansa.’ They would tell me about a particular episode that stood out for them and defined their childhood,” said Rondel. However, despite the changing landscape of television and technology, viewers’ support for the show remains strong, shared Rondel. “We go along…

Asian Air Safari, a flying-adventure travel show that airs weekly on the ABS-CBN News Channel, is launching its 12th season with an exclusive cinema premiere on May 23, 2017. A new season means all-new episodes and destinations to check out. But what’s really exciting about this is that the invitational premiere, which will feature the beautiful country of Ethiopia, will be open to aviation and travel fans! Yes, you read that right! You can get a chance to rub elbows with the jet setting crew of Asian Air Safari and their likewise globetrotting crowd. And you’ll be among the first…

New San Jose Builders Inc. (NSJBI), the premier developer of Victoria De Manila 2, celebrated another momentous event. The company held its Topping-Off Ceremony last April 27, 2017 which took place at the Victoria De Manila 2 condominium site located at Taft Avenue cor. Gen Malvar St. Manila.