It's another year and we're going to see another season of Pia Wurtzbach's Pia's Postcards. Pia Wurtzbach returns to Japan to embark on yet another remarkable adventure on the second season of “Pia’s Postcards,” this time exploring a fragment of the land of the rising sun’s quiet countryside—Saga.

The beauty queen helps shine the spotlight on the small prefecture in Kyushu, most famous for being the so-called origin of ceramics in Japan, and for its hot springs. People who are looking to retreat a little from the hustle and bustle of the city life and who generally prefer a more low-key destination may just find comfort in this place.


Join Pia as she visits Cat Café Coron, a charming café which shelters rescued cats, all of which are available for adoption. She also tries her hand in ceramics making, even painting one herself, as well as dropping by Takezaki Fish Port and The Floating Torii Gate of Ouo Shine, which stands on a shallow area of the ocean in Tara-cho.

The lovely host also stops by Hirakawaya, a place popular for its Onsen Yudofu (onsen tofu), a Japanese tofu hot pot boiled with hot spring water that’s a known specialty of the Ureshino Onsen area. She also digs in on some tofu ice cream for the very first time.

The trip also takes Queen P to her very first hot air balloon ride, an experience that gives her a peek into where the largest international hot air balloon competition in Asia—the Saga International Balloon Fiesta—is being held, usually in late October to early November of every year.


Now on its 2nd season, “Pia’s Postcards” has brought the country’s third Miss Universe across fascinating local and foreign destinations where she immerses herself in the wonderful culture of the places she visits. She has previously reveled in Philippine festivals such as the Pahiyas in Quezon and Higalaay in Cagayan de Oro, as well as witnessed the mesmerizing Jinhae Gunhangje Cherry Blossom Festival in South Korea.

Conquer your travel goals this 2020 starting with the captivating natural marvels and artistry of Saga in “Pia’s Postcards,” airing this Sunday (January 19) on Metro Channel, iWant and Metro.Style’s YouTube channel.

One of the most beautiful woman in the universe is probably the best fit in the new segment of It's Showtime. Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray kickstart the new chapter of her life by bringing her signature charm to noontime TV in ABS-CBN’s “It’s Showtime,” serving as one of the special hosts of its new segment “Mini Ms. U.”

“Mini Ms. U” is a pageant for little girls who want to unleash their inner beauty queen and showcase their wit, talent, and passion for their chosen causes.

“They’re really cute. And just to see them really performing so well on stage and having such high confidence at that age – it’s really amazing to see,” said Catriona, who is also taking lessons to improve her spoken Tagalog.

Each day, three charming young beauty queens will compete to become the daily winner, who will then have a shot at pursuing her advocacy or getting her wish come true in the weekly finals. The grand winner of the competition will have a chance at becoming ABS-CBN’s next child superstar.

“It’s Showtime” also brings good fortune to its madlang people with the new segment “Piling Lucky.” Every day, the show opens its doors to fans who line up at the ABS-CBN Audience Entrance, from which the Lucky 100 will be drawn. From the Lucky 100, the Lucky 20 players will be brought to the studio to carry out challenges using their chosen lucky items in successive rounds.

In the end, only one out of the 20 players will remain to play the ultimate game of luck and win the jackpot prize of P50,000. If no one wins the prize, it will be added to the accumulated jackpot prize money the next day.

“Tawag ng Tanghalan,” Philippine TV’s premier singing competition, also kicked off its fourth year on air as it continues to scour the country and other parts of the world to look for the singing superstar who will follow in the footsteps of grand winners Noven Belleza, Janine Berdin, and Elaine Duran.

The competition boosts the stakes for all contenders in its fourth year, which will place the daily winner or defending champion under the threat of the ‘gong’ in the daily faceoff round. Aside from the punong hurado, other judges can also ‘gong’ a contender if four of them press their buzzers during the performance – a new feature called “power of four.”

Moreover, four industry legends will also be introduced as new members of its esteemed panel of ‘hurados’ soon.

Watch out for more surprises in “Mini Ms. U,” “Piling Lucky,” and the fourth year of “Tawag ng Tanghalan” in “It’s Showtime,” which airs from Mondays to Saturdays on ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN HD (Sky Cable ch 167).

If I remember it correctly the very first TV show that I have watched that explains about math is also from the Kapamilya Network which is titled as "Mathinik". I was glad that they have a new one that is going for its new season, "Mathdali". It's really easy when your cognitive and creativity are in line together.

For this season of Mathdali, Kapamilya actor and Math enthusiast Robi Domingo and his gang, Kuya Igi (Igi Boy Flores), Kuya Vic (Vic Robinson), and twins Ate Joj and Ate Jai (Joj and Jai Agpangan), are back to bring the fun in learning and solving math problems as Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc.’s (KCFI) “MathDali” returns for new episodes this season.

“MathDali” is a program aligned with the K-12 curriculum of the Department of Education and aims to prove that learning Math isn’t difficult as it uses key strategies and practical classroom approaches in making learning more fun and enjoyable for each student.


KCFI developed “MathDali” in 2016 after years of familiarity with the Philippine educational landscape. Through the program, integral life skills like critical thinking, creativity, communication and collaboration and the growth mindset, which Filipino students need to develop, are honed. The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2018 found these as very strong skills-component in students from top performing countries.

“Don’t be afraid of Math because with it, we learn values that we can apply to real life. We don’t just teach kids about numbers and solving problems, we also teach them to be more determined, more patient, and more creative,” Kuya Vic said.

By regularly watching “MathDali,” Filipino students can improve their understanding and practical use of Math concepts, and their scores in tests.

The new season of “MathDali” airs every Sunday on ABS-CBN at 9:15am and everyday at 10:00am-10:30am and 1:30pm-2:00pm on Knowledge Channel on SKY Cable, SKY Direct, and ABS-CBN TV Plus.


A production of Knowledge Channel Foundation, ABS-CBN Corporation, and ABS-CBN Foundation Inc., “MathDali” is a certified child-friendly in the 2019 AnakTV Seal Awards.

For more information on KCFI, visit www.knowledgechannel.org or follow @kchonline on Twitter and @knowledgechannel on Facebook.

Kuya Kim Atienza is starting the new decade with a furry adventure together with viral kid sensations “You Do Note Girl Majo” and “Gigil Kid Carlo” in this Sunday’s (January 12) episode of “Matanglawin.”


Kuya Kim and social media child stars Majo and Carlo, who are also known on YouTube as ‘Tambalang CarJo,’ go on a trip to the country’s ‘Bearseum’ filled with huggable teddies of all sizes where they are instantly enchanted in the furry wonderland as Kuya Kim throws fascinating trivia about teddy bears.

But the cuteness overload doesn’t stop there as the country’s most awarded educational program also shows yummy ‘street food stuffed toys’ that kids can play with like Ging Ging the Banana-Cute and Kweenie the Kwek Kwek.

Meanwhile, “It’s Showtime” BidaMan Dan and Jiro unite to let their creative juices flowing in their quest to design tie-dyes using environment-friendly paint that comes from atsuete or annatto seeds, yellow ginger or luya, and the pigment of other plants.
Catch another fun Sunday with Kuya Kim this Sunday (January 12), 9:45 am on “Matanglawin” on ABS-CBN and iWant.

When was the last time you've seen your favorite love teams? Well, you're in luck as ABS-CBN officially unveiled its roster of upcoming teleseryes featuring the much-awaited TV comeback of the country’s most sought-after love teams, KathNiel and LizQuen, Bea Alonzo and Richard Gutierrez’ first team-up, Kim Chiu, Xian Lim, and Yam Concepcion’s romance drama, and Gerald Anderson’s inspiring action series at the ABS-CBN Christmas Trade Party last Wednesday (October 30).

After the record-breaking movie “The Hows of Us,” the award-winning pair of Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla will make their return to television with a new teleserye to be shot in Mexico.

The wait is nearly over for LizQuen fans as Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil reunite with blockbuster director Cathy Garcia-Molina for the romantic comedy “Make It With You” where the real-life couple are set to portray two quirky strangers who meet and fall in love in the picturesque country of Croatia.

Bea Alonzo gets caught in a love triangle in her first project with Rafael Rosell and Richard Gutierrez in “Kahit Minsan Lang,” while Xian Lim becomes conflicted between his wife Yam Concepcion and her half-sister Kim Chiu in “Love Thy Woman.”

Gerald Anderson leads the pack in the action-drama series “A Soldier’s Heart,” which also stars Elmo Magalona, Nash Aguas, Jerome Ponce, Yves Flores, Vin Abrenica, and Carlo Aquino as his comrades.

Meanwhile, breakthrough two-in-one talent search “Your Moment” featuring judges Billy Crawford, Nadine Lustre, and Boy Abunda premieres this November 9 and 10, while Filipino teenagers will have another chance at becoming a singing superstar as “The Voice Teens” returns soon.

iWant also continues to beef up its variety of content with the second season of Arjo Atayde’s “Bagman,” whose second installment will feature Carlo Aquino, two Nathalie Hart starrers entitled “Uncoupling” and “Barbara Reimagined,” Iza Calzado’s “Loving Emily,” Sam Milby and Yassi Pressman’s “Tapes,” and The Gold Squad’s digital films—“Little Red Shoes” starring Kyle Echarri and Francine Diaz, and “Wild Little Love” starring Andrea Brillantes and Seth Fedelin.

Jodi Sta. Maria’s first project as a producer entitled “My Single Lady,” starring Ian Veneracion, Zanjoe Marudo, and Jodi herself, will also stream soon on iWant.

For updates, follow @abscbnpr on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit www.abscbnpr.com.

They have been with us during our lunch and aside from the fun, laughter, and entertainment they somewhat managed to inject parts of our culture into their programs.  “It’s Showtime,” which recently marked its tenth anniversary on-air, was recognized by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) for its major contributions to Filipino arts and culture and for promoting it globally.

The honor, called the “Katibayan ng Pagpapahalaga,” was presented by NCCA’s Shirley Halili-Cruz, the National Committee on Dance chairman, and Rene Napeñas, head of NCCA’s Public Affairs and Information Office, who were also part of the panel of judges that critiqued this year’s Magpasikat performances on Saturday (October 26).
“It’s Showtime” was launched as a morning talent-variety show that brought together provinces and cities with each competing group’s performance on-stage. For the past ten years, it has given Filipinos in and out of the country a chance to showcase their talents and also represent their hometowns and respective cultures.

“It’s Showtime” also continues to champion original Pilipino music (OPM) with its popular revival of the legendary singing competition “Tawag ng Tanghalan” and the launch of TNT Records, which aims to introduce new Filipino music icons who not only sing but also create original Filipino music.

Meanwhile, more viewers nationwide watched Vice Ganda lead his team to victory in this year’s Magpasikat competition as “It’s Showtime” recorded a national TV rating of 19.7%, higher than “Eat Bulaga’s” 12.8%, according to data from Kantar Media.

The hosts’ week-long competition also generated multiple trending topics on Twitter daily as viewers anticipated and tuned in to their performances.

Continue to join “It’s Showtime” in celebrating its tenth anniversary on weekdays and Saturdays on ABS-CBN. updates, follow @abscbnpr on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit www.abscbnpr.com.

When you're surrounded with talented kids will definitely give you a good day. Just recently Kwento Ni Toto was able to meet these wonderful kids from Toppstar TV.

Beginning October 5, the fun continues for Kapuso viewers as GMA Network and Rebisco Topps Sarap bring back the musical-variety program, every Saturday morning, Toppstar TV featuring the cute and talented Toppstar Kids.

The second season of the program promises twice the excitement, laughter and performances as the Toppstar batch 1 kids welcome a new breed of kiddie stars on the show.

The kids, who were chosen from Rebisco’s on-ground talent search all over the Philippines, will come together to showcase their skills in singing, dancing and hosting to bring out the “topps” in every kid.

As part of the brand’s commitment to bring out the best in every child, every segment of the show is created to ensure that we deliver this: the Toppstar Performance showcases the kids’ talent in singing and dancing; the Toppstar Games allows the kids to play while learning new skills; the Toppstar Laughs lets kids have fun showing their comedic talents while learning wholesome jokes, and the on-cam conversations in-between that hone the kids’ talents in hosting and interview.

To complement the Saturday morning episodes, Topps Sarap will mount school tours across Metro Manila. Video snippets of these visits will be featured on the show.

Make Saturdays twice as fun with Topps Sarap Toppstar TV Season 2.

Starts October 5, from 9:15 to 9:45 AM on GMA, and with replays every Sunday at 5:00 to 5:30 PM on GMA News TV.

The "It's Showtime" TV Show celebrates its 10th anniversary with a year-long and biggest celebration. With the return and relaunch of classic segments, magpasikat showdown of hosts, and other environmental advocacies following the legacy of Ms. Gina Lopez.

During the press conference, a lot of things were revealed and shared with the members of the media. Giving a glimpse of what is going to happen in the year-long celebration.

“It’s Showtime” brings its biggest anniversary celebration to date called “Sampu Sample,” a year-long festival of surprises that marks the program’s ten years of making Filipinos happy and invites all madlang people to not just have fun but also help in taking care of the environment and making a difference.

First of the ten surprises is the hosts’ annual Magpasikat competition this October, featuring the following groups: Anne Curtis, Amy Perez, and Bidaman Top 6; Jugs Jugueta, Teddy Corpuz, ‘Ate Girl’ Jackie, Ion, and Stephen; Karylle, Ryan Bang, and GT; Vice Ganda and the Top 3 queens of “Miss Q & A’s” two seasons; and Vhong Navarro, Marielle Rodriguez, and Hashtags.

Each group’s Magpasikat performance is required to bring together ten dozen or 120 madlang people – ordinary Kapamilyas and not celebrities – and be given a chance to shine on national television.

The country’s number one noontime show also looks back on its ten years by relaunching its well-loved classic segments, including the dance competition that produced XB GenSan. “It’s Showtime” will also bring back other segments that kicked off the careers of world-class champions such as El Gamma Penumbra, Fourth Impact, Rachel Gabreza, and the TNT Boys and artists such as Onyok Pineda, Chunsa Jeung, Esang De Torres, GT, Hashtags, and the next Darna, Jane De Leon.

In the coming months, viewers and fans can also expect the program sharing more and more blessings, entertaining segments such as “Mr. Q & A” and “KapareWho” to churn out double the fun, the return of “Tawag ng Tanghalan,” and live shows with the hosts in and out of the country.

For its tenth year, “It’s Showtime” is also pushing for environmental protection and conservation as it challenges the madlang people to support its advocacy project, whose details will be revealed soon.

Join the whole “It’s Showtime” family in celebrating its tenth anniversary beginning this October and watch it at noontime from Mondays to Saturdays on ABS-CBN on ABS-CBN HD (Sky Cable ch 167). For updates, follow @abscbnpr on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook or visit abscbnpr.com. To watch the program's episode online, just download the iWant app (iOs and Andoid) or register via iwant.ph.

An exciting September for GMA, the Kapuso Network, as they have unveiled their brand new lineup of teleseryes to expect. There are four (4) interesting reasons to get hooked with GMA's new shows. So, what are these reasons? Continue to read my kwento (stories) to know what are these.

1. The Gift - this marks the return of the Kapuso actor and Asia's Multimedia Star Alden Richards to primetime, which starts its airing on September 16, 2019. The teleserye or TV Series about the story of Sep, a visually-impaired young man who will be blessed withsd the power to see the past and the future. An interesting and challenging role for the Kapuso actor.


The line up of stars are Alden Richards, Jo Berry, Mikee Quintos, Martin Del Rosario, Isabel Ortega, Jean Garcia, Rochelle Pangilinan, Elizabeth Oropesa, Mikoy Morales, Christian Vasquez, Luz Valdez, and Betong Sumaya.

2. Beautifull Justice - an action series with girl power. Justice never looked this beautiful as Beautiful Justice has already started last September 9. This is a story of three women with different personalities that will band together to unravel the secrets behind the death of their loved ones. Lead stars are Yasmien Kurdi, Bea Binene, and Gabbi Garcia.


Other cast, Derrick Monasterio, Valeen Montenegro, Lilet, Gil Cuerva, Bing Loyzaga, Victor Neri, and Therese Malvar.

3. One of the Baes - the interesting and lovable couple, Ken Chan and Rita Daniela once agan team up for this new primetime show. This is their first-ever primetime show together, One of the Baes, which will premiere on September 30. The story will follow the ups and downs of Filipino seafarers.

Other cast of this TVSeries are Joyce Ching, Maureen Larrazabal, Tonton Gutierrez, Edgar Allan Guzman, Buboy Villar, Jestoni Alarcon, Roderick Paulate, Melanie Marquez, Archie Alemania, and Kenneth Medrano.

4. 2nd Season of The Clash - yes, it's another season of original musical competition that will air on September 21 with the new Clash Masters, Asia's Pop Diva, Julie Anne San Jose and Total Heartthrob, Rayver Cruz. The set of Judges are Asia's Nightingale, Lanie Misalucha; Asia's Romantic Balladeer, Christian Bautista; and Comedy Concert Queen, Ai Ai deas Alas. The Clash participants will be entertained by The Clash Journey Hosts, Ken Chan and Rita Daniela.


These are the new shows to expect on the Kapuso Network and there will be more to expect. These are all shared and celebrated in the GMA All-New September Primetime event were stars of the shows are present. Bloggers, online publicists, and media partners were given a chance to throw questions and an interview with them which happened last September 10. at 5:00 pm at the Premiere Theater of Shangri-La Plaza, Ortigas.

The youngest singer among the finalists, Zephanie Dimaranan, just been named as the first ‘Idol Philippines’. Dimaranan won the singing contest, tonight, July 28, she won not only because of her voice but with her charm as well, as she got the most number of text and online votes over her contenders Lucas Garcia and Lance Busa. She may be young but her voice and look is considered to be the total package to win tonight's competition.

She performed her Journey Song entitled "Maghintay Ka Lamang", it is composed by Jonathan Manalo. Her performance and delivery of  the song made her received the most number of votes. The finals night was held at the Newport Performing Arts theater in Pasay City.

Zephanie Dimaranan will receive a recording contract with Star Music, an all-expense paid trip to Taiwan for four, a brand new house and lot and a cash prize of Php2 million.