It seems that our Miss Universe Queens are moving into another career level of their life, the 2018 Miss Universe, Catriona Gray, is set to pen her pageant journey and beyond in a book to be launched next year as ABS-CBN Books proudly welcomes the beauty queen into its roster of inspiring authors. This will be her way of sharing more about her journey.

“It’s a collection of lessons that I’ve learned in the past couple of years that I feel allowed me to achieve what I did. Things that I’ve learned from a personal perspective, things that I’ve learned in regards to dealing or learning from others, and also about giving back,” shared Catriona during the contract signing for her upcoming book entitled “Conquering Your Universe.”

The inspiring read will also delve into her advocacies, especially when she represented Filipinos and raised the Philippine flag in the beloved pageant and promoted various causes all over the world during her reign.

Watch our coverage of the contract signing of Catriona Gray and ABS CBN Books


ABS-CBN Books is thrilled to partner with Catriona for this exciting project as it aims to encourage readers to conquer their own universe stirred by the wonderful journey of the newest Kapamilya author.

“Catriona has been an inspiration to millions, being an advocate of children’s right to education, equality, and love for country. We at ABS-CBN Books hopes that readers will continue to be inspired by her story,” ABS-CBN Books head, Mark Yambot, said.


“Conquering Your Universe” is targeted to be released in the first quarter of 2020, one of the many exciting reads to be published by ABS-CBN’s publishing arm next year, as it continues to bring the Kapamilya experience in print with its extensive fiction, nonfiction, movie-based, self-help, and motivational reads.


If you want to get more updates, follow @abscbnpr on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom.

With roughly 260 entries, the much-awaited 2016 World Slasher Cup-2 8-Cock Invitational Derby takes center stage at the Smart Araneta Coliseum starting Thursday, May 26, as a fitting sequel to the record-setting 2016 World Slasher Cup-1 last January with 410 registered entries.

The first set of competitors, composed of an estimated 135 foreign and local entries, collide against each on Day One at 10 a.m.

The powerhouse homegrown team will parade a line-up of world champions such as reigning 2016 World Slasher Cup-1 victors Blue Blade Farm led by Engr. Sonny Lagon, and Phoenix II comprised of Mario VIllamor, Ed Apari and Atty. Art de Castro.

Zanjoe Marudo is in a controversial seat right now, of course who wouldn't be if you’re a bachelor and you’re having little kids calling you Dad. After playing the character of Gido in Analiza who stands as her father, he is now playing another role of a bachelor Dad in this latest TV series which will air on ABS CBN’s Primetime Bida entitled “DREAM DAD”. Yes, he’s playing another daddy role and the fact that Zanjoe Marudo isn't a Dad yet. Well, whatever the role is Zanjoe make sure he does his craft very well. And to give more of what’s the story behind, Kwento Ni Toto shares some of the insights shared during the press conference held at the ELJ Building together with the casts of DREAM DAD.

Last February 23, Kwento Ni Toto was able to see Valentino Rossi in action but before that we were able to hear why Valentino Rossi was here in the Philippines.  Yes, this legendary MotoGP rider visited the Philippines to help and support Yamaha' Lends a Hand Project.  As the entire world have witnessed Typhoon Yolanda had really devastated portion of the Philippines.

Kwento Ni Toto brings back Domex's call to fight bacteria and germs.  Yup we're bringing back the call and this time it's the Call to One Million Clean Toilets.  Though last year was the actual day of celebrating the World Toilet Day, this instance is the press conference of Domex's launch for the Call to One Million Clean Toilets.  One of Kwento Ni Toto's correspondent joins the media as big shots of the advocacy voice out their call to share and let the advocacy be heard online and offline.


The One Million clean Toilets Movement aims to encourage a culture of cleanliness by increasing the public's awareness on the importance of maintaining proper toilet sanitation through a series of year-long cleaning and education initiatives, starting with a multi-sector partnership with UNICEF, the Philippine Public Health Association, the city of Manila and Pilipinas Shell.

The reunion of box-office royalties Sarah Geronimo and John Lloyd Cruz lightens up and brings back memories of their sweet love team moments. “It Takes A Man and A Woman” is the third installment of the romantic-comedy movie series of Laida Magtalas (Sarah) and Miggy Montenegro (John Lloyd) story. On March 30, 2013, Saturday we will see what happens after their break-up and what will happen more. This movie is still under the direction of Ms. Cathy Garcia-Molina, who is by the way also directed the first two films.

It's love month but Filipino will sure have a glimpse of the magic in February between this interesting love team, Thai superstar Mario Maurer and Philippine sweetheart Erich Gonzales.  Both in a Star Cinema's first Filipino-Thai romantic comedy film titled as "Suddenly It's Magic."

The plot of movie is quite interesting,  the romance, beautiful scenes shot in the Philippines and Thailand, and of course the astonishing international appeal makes "Suddenly It's Magic" a hot topic.  Yes people! This movie keeps on rousing strong positive reactions from the public.  Some have even made it a daily topic on social networking sites and newspapers.

The Thai heartthrob will be in Manila beginning Monday, October 29 until the first day of showing of their movie on October 31 just to personally promote it.  Aside from the grand premier night on Tuesday, October 30 at SM Megamall, Mario and Erich will also grace various ABS-CBN shows to promote their film.

This movie is directed by Rory B. Quintos and it tells the story of a Thai superstar Marcus Hanson which was played by Mario, who finds the magic of love in the Philippines, where he meets the heartbroken pastry baker named Joey Hermosa which was played by Erich.  It's quite disturbing with one of their scene.  If you want to know just watch it.

This movie, "Suddenly It's Magic, is the first first film project of Mario Maurer in the Philippines.  So Mario fans better watch this movie.

Aside from Mario and Erich, Suddenly It's Magic is also stars by Joross Gamboa, Kakai, Bautista, Dionne Monsanto, Joy Viado, Guji Lorenzana, Ces Quesada, Dinkee Doo, Jestoni Alarcon, John Lee and Pimchanok Luevisadpaibul.

Suddenly It's Magic will hit the white screen nationwide on October 31, 2012.

For more updates about "Suddenly It's Magic," simply visit www.StarCinema.com.ph, http://facebook.com/StarCinema and http://twitter.com/StarCinema.

What would you do if your world suddenly turns differently?  Perhaps this is what the movie "Biktima" translated as 'Victim' is all about.  Having a very good start in life then becoming a victim later on.  This is a story of a female TV reported who wanted more and wanted to be on the top of the game.  Given a chance to prove more she accepted a dangerous assignment in to the island of Kamandao in Bohol that lead to be caught in the midst of an attack by insurgents.  Alice was believed to have died in the ambush with her fellow reporters. Devastated and left to care for their son, Alice's husband Mark turns to the former's best friend Sandra for solace and love.




Things became normal for Mark with Sandra around until Alice is found alive after six months, her memory almost totally erased. Husband and wife get back together but then the missing pieces of what happened in the months that she disappeared fall into place and this triggers psychological scars that unravel turning the story to heat up.

Cesar Montano played the role of Mark and Angel Aquino played the role of persistent Alice joins with them are Mercedes Cabral, Sunshine Cruz, Ricky Davao, and the British-born actor Philip Anthony directed by the young and passionate RD Alba.   Shot entirely in picturesque yet perilous Bohol, the hometown of Cesar Montano.



Showing on September 19 in all theaters.

Kwento Ni Toto was lucky to be invited in Bea Binene's Debut Album launched.  This event was covered by Angelyn Demo, one of our correspondent, who was enthusiastic enough to tell her story about this launch.  Here's her cover story.

Since the Kwento Ni Toto guy wasn't around the Metro during this launched I was tasked to cover this story.  No offence but I barely know Bea Binene and I first saw her in person during one of Bum's Fashion Show that's why I got curious as well when this task was given to me.  At least this time I would be able to know her much better.

Mixed emotions filled the whole the room during the Mundo Man Ay Magunaw Grand Finale Press Conference. Lead stars Eula Valdes, Empress, Nikki Gil, and Ejay Falcon together with the other actors and actresses like Tessie Tomas, Sylvia Sanchez, Emilio Garcia, and Jason Gainza were present during the said conference. Some of them teary, especially Ms. Eula Valdes while sharing their experiences and learning during the whole shooting of the drama series Mundo Man Ay Magunaw. The sincerity of wanting to extend the drama series Mundo Man Ay Magunaw was felt during the press conference held at ELJ Building ABS-CBN.

Here are some of the coverage during the press conference.









There are still few episodes to watch out for so better not miss the finale of Mundo Man Ay Magunaw 2:30 pm, after "It's Showtime." For more information visit www.abs-cbn.com, follow @abscbndotcom on Twitter or like the show's Facebook fan page http://www.facebook.com/mundomanaymagunaw.