This year, the Philippines will be hosting the Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games)   and it is interesting that there are brands that will truly bring you closer to this event and one of them is SKYWORTH. Yes, the SKYWORTH brand, one of the leaders in global television brand, gearing up to bring the best moments in the upcoming SEA Games. Closer than the front-row seat in the comfort of your living room. It is the pioneer in big-screen Artificial Intelligence of Thing or AIoT. Just recently, SKYWORTH was named as the Official Television Partner of the 30th SEA Games in Manila.

Filipinos are naturally passionate about sports, something that the TV brand knows all too well. “Just like Filipinos, sport has always been embedded in SKYWORTH's DNA. And we are committed to giving Filipinos the best viewing experiences of the 2019 SEA Games. Through immersive viewing experiences, we want to create opportunities for Filipinos to come together and celebrate their love of sports," Mr. Benjamin Yuoankee said.

Elevating sports entertainment

With exciting new breakthroughs in AIoT and cutting edge-technology, SKYWORTH is committed to elevating sports entertainment. From AI to Infinity Screen Borderless Design, the TV company is redefining the viewing experience.


SKYWORTH’s AIoT ecosystem allows fans to indulge with a genuine Smart TV viewing experience where they can easily obtain sports and SEA Games-related programs through the voice search function. With Dolby Audio, SKYWORTH’s latest proprietary picture technology – Chameleon Extreme™ and Trochilus Extreme™ – and Swaiot™, viewers are assured of unparalleled visual and audio quality. And with SKYWORTH’s Infinity Screen Borderless Design, sports fans can enjoy a fully immersive viewing experience.

All these features can be found on the TV manufacturer's flagship model, the XA9000. With more than 8 million pixels, the ULTRA HD OLED TV will ensure viewers enjoy every highlight in full detail–as if they were actually there.

From virtually there to actually there

As the Official Television Partner of the 30th SEA Games in Manila, SKYWORTH is giving Filipinos the opportunity to level up their experience of the biennial multi-sport event. Via a lucky draw on October 28, 2019, the company is giving SKYWORTH TV owners the chance to take home an 55XA9000, so they can enjoy a fully immersive SEA Games experience from the comforts of their own homes. But for those that want the realest experience, the TV brand is also giving select winners tickets to the 2019 SEA Games, so they can cheer and support the games live.

Additionally, SKYWORTH will be running a “Big TV Nationwide Promo” from October 1 to December 31, 2019, where the company will mark down its 55” and 65” 4K AI TVs across all stores nationwide.

“We're very excited for the SEA Games 2019 and look forward to watching all the best athletes from Southeast Asia. This promises to be the biggest and most viewed SEA Games yet, and we hope to give Filipinos the very best in sports entertainment, whether that's from home, or at the actual games," added Mr. Benjamin Yuoankee. To learn more about SKYWORTH's promos and products, go to the official SKYWORTH Philippines website at http://www.skyworth.ph/.

A place found in an unusual part of Rodriguez, Rizal, Villa Milagros is one of the ancestral houses of the Alta families who decided to restore and convert it into an events place. Covered with so many greens, instagrammable sections, and picture-perfect areas makes it a better place for weddings, pictorials, and other celebrations. Some of the celebrity celebrations already transpired in this venue are Aljur Abrenica and Kylie Padilla, Mike Tan and his non-showbiz wife, Bangs Garcia, as well as fashion designer Francis Libiran and shoe designer Jefferson Si. Having Villa Milagros their venue of choice.

Like any other beautiful and magnificent place, with its lush of greens and majestic mansion,
it always comes with a wonderful romantic story behind it. As the lush of greens and majestic mansion paints the picture of today, it is as well present in the pictured story of the past.

On September 3, 1969, businessman Isidro Liamzon and his wife Milagros celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary. After a renewal of vows at Aranzazu church in San Mateo, Rizal —witnessed by their 11 children and other relatives—Isidro presented to his wife the completed mansion named in her honor. It took Isidro five years to have this house built, and the event marked the first time Villa Milagros was used as celebration grounds.

For several years, Villa Milagros served as the Liamzon’s vacation home. In 2015, the family decided to restore the villa and open it to the public. Since then, it has hosted numerous weddings, birthdays, baptisms, corporate events, launches, pictorials, even shoots, and other significant occasions.


“We are proud of the fact that we have kept this place alive for so long,” says Andrea Liamzon-Cote, Villa Milagros Managing Director and granddaughter of Isidro and Milagros. She is also very happy that by painstakingly reviving and maintaining the splendid structure and surroundings, they are able to share the spirit of love, which was the reason why Villa Milagros was built.

Built with a strong foundation of love and heritage, Villa Milagros continuously is keeping the love alive by opening its doors open to guests who would love to experience the beauty of the villa.

To further honor the memory of its founders and also look forward to Villa Milagros’ next chapter, Andrea and her dedicated team are constantly working hard to give their clients the best experience. Andrea says, “We look at the Villa Milagros experience from all angles. It is not only the visual aspect that we take care of. We look at the texture, taste, sound, and smell.”

As such, Villa Milagros keeps strong ties with partners such as Banquets by VS&F and Project Events MNL who are as passionate about creating unforgettable memories and magical moments.

Headed by Chef Joyce Abesamis—who obtained her Culinary Arts degree at Enderun Colleges and trained in Paris, France—Banquets by VS&F is a full-scale contemporary catering service that provides delectable food, timeless banquet set-up and professional hospitality services. The company is rooted in VS&F Catering, a family corporation that has been in the industry for more than 25 years, and is a Wedding Expo Philippines Hall of Fame awardee. Project Events MNL, meanwhile, specializes in clean, classy and contemporary event styling. Weddings comprise a bulk of their portfolio, but the company also styles debuts, launches, and other celebrations.

Seared Filet Mignon in Spanish Caldereta Sauce served with Crispy Potato Leek Cake and Carrot Puree

Warm Mushroom and Pear Salad with Kesong Puti Dressing

Appetizer - Bruschetta a la Pobre with Kang Kong Chips and Bistek Reduction

Natillas de Leche with Anniversary Macaron

As part of the tour of the Villa Milagros, we were given a chance to partake in what frequently is offered by their partner Banquets by VS &F. A sumptuous lunch.

An offshoot of the Villa Milagros’ revival is the opening of new opportunities for related businesses and endeavors. Andrea says, “We essentially placed Rodriguez on the map for destination weddings, paving the way for many microbusinesses and individuals to take part in our brand.”

As Villa Milagros journeys into its 51st year and beyond, Andrea, her partners, and their teams continue to reinvent, expand and innovate to meet the changing times.

For more information, visit the Villa Milagros website villamilagroseventsplace.com, and the social media accounts of Villa Milagros, Banquets by VS&F and Project Events MNL on Facebook and Instagram.

"Isa Pa, With Feelings," is one of the reasons that prove Maine Mendoza is ready to do more than a cutie love team. As she mentioned in the media conference of the movie held in ABS CBN Studio Xperience in Trinoma, artists need to grow and learn individually. Teaming up with other male actors give more experience and learning.


Isa Pa, With Feelings brings the story of Mara and Gali where in a world everyone struggles to be heard, these two unlikely strangers find solace in each other.  Mara portrayed by Maine Mendoza is a disheartened intern who failed the board exams to become a licensed architect, where later on she met Gali characterized by Carlo Aquino who a deaf sign language teacher who wants to proved that he can dance the same way hearing people can.


Despite the differences, Mara and Gali were able to develop an interesting connection, an unspoken understanding of each other. But a sthey get closer, and with complicated feelings getting in the way, they discover that their brokenness, that once cnnected them, now starts to pull them apart.

To fully play each other's part in the movie both Maine and Carlo underwent workshops and training. The two dedicated their time to learn the Filipino Sign Language to make them convincingly portray their roles in the film. Aside from sign languages both of them also study ballroom dancing despite their busy schedules. The internet was also abuzz when the theme song of the film, Juan Karlos' massive hit Buwan was used in the teaser for the film.  So, can we expect more in the film? Well, let's see what more surprise.

"Isa Pa, With Feelings" is directed by Prime Cruz under Black Sheep and APT Entetainment.

Other casts are Cris Villaneva, Lotlot de Leon, Nikki Valdez, Kat Galang, Vangie Labalan, Geleen Eugenio and Rafa Siguion-Reyna.

The film hopes to birng love and laughter to the big screen this October 16, 2019, before rolling out in international locations all over the world.

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.

One of the films entered into the Cinemalaya Film Festival, EDWARD is an interesting film that portrays not only the life of a young boy turning into a teenager but also tells the reality happening in our government-funded hospital and the public healthcare system. It's a sad story but it is the truth.

The film EDWARD is starred by two actors, one coming from being a child star and the other one is coming from a sweetums role, Louise Abuel and Ella Cruz.  We've known Louise for his role in 100 Days to Heaven, which is a TV Series. While Ella is known for some movies like Fan Boy Fan Girl and the likes.  On this movie, Ella Cruz received her Best Supporting Actress Award from Cinemalaya Film Festival. This is co-written and directed by Thop Nazareno, Young Critics Circle awardee for the 2016 Best Feature Film "Kiko Boksingero".

This October, Viva Films brings the movie "EDWARD" to the mainstream to reach more audience and see the beauty of the film. From the overcrowded, hot and stifling hospital where Edward shouldn't be, he will take everyone to a tour with the current situations of our hospital and public healthcare services. This is a no place for a teenage boy, but Edward has long been stuck in this miserable setting as he is the designated companion of his ailing father.  Learn his story and how a young boy transition in becoming a teenager.


Here are a good five (5) reasons to share why you shouldn't let this movie pass.

1. To understand and realize that movies like these are an eye-opener regarding the state and condition of our hospitals in the country. People confined in hospitals should feel comfortable and treated well but because of the lack of funding (?) and limited staff, sick individuals feel the other way around. Though there are other good public hospitals, still, the percentage of a quality public hospital is not enough to provide healthcare to a number of Filipinos. 

2. It is a coming of age movie according to Director Thop Nazareno. A young boy turning into a teenager. From his playful habits to a bit mature deeds. Something to understand and to watch the reaction of Louise Abuel having his first kiss with Ella Cruz.   

3. This movie is also for the parents, to give them a much more understanding about their growing kids, most especially the boys, as they grow older and becomes a teenager. 

4.  To capture the moment and the reaction of a turning teenager when he's turning into a more grown-up personality and experiencing the unusual far from being a little boy. 

5. This movie will let you understand that no matter how hard life is there's always the good side of it that will let you through.

Here's a brief about the movie EDWARD.  Edward treats the hospital premises as his playground. While gallivanting with his friend Renz (played by Elijah Canlas), he sees Agnes in the Emergency Room. In her terrible state, she becomes part of the harmless but naughty game Edward and Renz play -- betting on whether a patient will live or die.

When Agnes moves to the female ward, Edward is drawn to this mysterious beauty who is a bit older than him, so he starts hanging out with her. Unlike Renz who exposed him to random vices, such as drinking and smoking, Agnes opens his mind to her interesting views in life. Because of her, Edward’s days brighten up. But at night there’s nothing cheerful about sleeping under his father’s hospital bed. And it doesn’t seem like his father is being nursed back to health.


“Edward” is a coming-of-age movie which serves as a mirror image of the healthcare system and the government-funded hospitals in the Philippines. Instead of a place where the sick are supposed to feel comfortable, the movie shows how the lack of both medical staff and effective equipment actually adds burden to them and the individuals who watch over them.

Direk Thop says in an interview that he “makes films that (he himself) would like to watch.” He injects humor in his storytelling because he “doesn’t like melodramatic films that much” and that he “(aims) for realism, the truth”. According to him, “In reality, even when you’re sad, you don’t spend every minute sulking. Here, I try to see the humor in the character of a teenager—how does a child see the world as a playground?”

During the press conference, it shared by Viva Artist Ella Cruz that her character in the movie is different from her personality. With Direk Thop's guidance, it was portrayed in a naturally blunt girl who uses vulgar words.

With its meaningful narrative and wonderful actors, “Edward” deserves to be seen in the cinemas. Opens on October 2, 2019.

If you have missed the RitKen Love team, wait no more because they'll make your evening a feel-good night as their latest TV series, One of the BAEs will air this September 30 on primetime. Giving you more ways to be home early and watch the couple and other casts of the tv series.

One of the BAEs sets sail on primetime, this is GMA Network latest Telebabad offering for the Kapuso viewers. It's a Kapuso Network's romantic comedy series dubbed as "millennial fairytale" and it is about empowering women on the high seas.

The story is about Jowalyn (Rita Daniela) is bent on making waves to achieve her dream of becoming a ship captain. She is so focused on making this a reality that she avoids romantic entanglements. Meanwhile, Grant (Ken Chan) is convinced he already met his one great love during his childhood and is on the verge of meeting her again. He sets out to look for her, vlogging his way around the world.

When a pragmatist and a hopeless romantic meet, will it be smooth sailing or will they need to brave the rough seas?


The fun, light, and family-oriented series feature some of the country’s veteran actors including Roderick Paulate, Amy Austria, Tonton Gutierrez, Melanie Marquez, and Jestoni Alarcon. Joining them are Maureen Larrazabal, Edgar Allan Guzman, Rodjun Cruz, and Joyce Ching together with the hilarious ensemble of Archie Alemania, Buboy Villar, Kenneth Medrano, and James Teng.

Incidentally, the program aims to pay tribute to our Filipino seafarers. Real-life maritime students from Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP) are participating in the production of this romantic comedy series.


Produced by the GMA News and Public Affairs Team under the supervision of Senior AVP Neil Gumban, Program Managers Joni Mosatalla and Joseph Conrad Rubio, One of the Baes is directed by King Marc Baco and Michael Christian Cardoz.

Sailing every night on GMA Telebabad, One Of The Baes launches on Monday, September 30.


Kapuso viewers from across the globe can also catch their favorite Kapuso shows via GMA’s international channels GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV, and GMA News TV International. For the program guide, visit www.gmapinoytv.com. (30)

The concluded Tawag Ng Tanghalan made an interesting season because of its different singers with different range of voice and presence but of course, in every competition, there's only one victorious name will be hailed and that's Elaine Duran of Butuan City, Agusan del Norte. She was hailed as the latest grand champion of “Tawag ng Tanghalan” on “It’s Showtime” on Saturday (September 28), capping off an illustrious journey that began when she became the singing competition’s first-ever ten-time daily defending champion or “TNT record holder.”

An early fan favorite, the 20-year-old singer sealed her victory in the grand finals’ last round by performing a medley of Basil Valdez songs “Saan Ka Man Naroroon,” “Sana ay Ikaw na Nga,” and “Ngayon and Kailanman,” which she finished with a perfect whistle note. Her performance gained her the highest combined average score of 41.18% from the madlang people’s votes and judges’ scores.

She also thrilled the audience at the Caloocan Sports Complex and triggered positive reactions on social media when she performed her ethnic-pop-rock rendition of Shanti Dope’s hit song “Nadarang,” which showed off her rapping skills.

As the newest “Tawag ng Tanghalan” grand champion, Elaine won a family vacation package, custom in-ear monitors, a business franchise, a talent management contract with ABS-CBN, a recording contract under TNT Records, a brand new house and lot, and P2 million.

Elaine beat fellow grand finalists John Mark Saga, who was declared the second placer and received P500,000, and John Michael Dela Cerna, who placed third and won P300,000. The other top six grand finalists Kim Nemenzo, Shaina Mae Allaga, and Jonas Oñate were awarded with P100,000 each.

Many Filipinos watched “Tawag ng Tanghalan” name its newest grand champion, as the grand finals’ official hashtag #TNT3AngHulingTapatan topped the list of trending topics on Twitter worldwide. Also making it to the list of trending topics related to the event were Elaine, John Mark, John Michael, “Nadarang,” December Avenue, Kim, Shaina, and many more.

After the vocal showdowns in “Tawag ng Tanghalan,” “It’s Showtime” is set to commemorate its biggest anniversary celebration to date this October as the country’s number one noontime show marks its tenth year on air.

Watch out for more surprises from “It’s Showtime,” which airs from Mondays to Saturdays on ABS-CBN and 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.

Well if you're one of the rugby fans here in the Philippines, well, you won't be able to watch it live you can still watch it on your home screen. Since the Rugby fever is already on.

Catch the Rugby World Cup, the third-largest sporting event in the world, live on SKY this September.

Fans of the sport can watch all the 48 matches, live and the replays, of the quadrennial rugby union world championship being held in three different stadiums, Ecopa Stadium, Kamaishi Recovery Memorial Stadium, and Kumagaya Rugby Ground, in Japan.

The tournament, which features 20 teams, began on September 20 (Friday) and will run until November 2 (Saturday).

See if reigning champions New Zealand can go for a three-peat or if another country will steal the championship title away from them. So far, Samoa, Italy, England, and Wales are off to a great start as they lead their respective pools.

The Rugby World Cup is available to all beIN Sports 1 & 2 HD subscribers via SKYcable Select for only P350/ month and is also available on any device via SKY On Demand. SKYcable subscribers in Baguio, Dumaguete and Gensan SKYcable can activate the channel via SKY Pay-Per-View for only P1,490, just visit mysky.com.ph/rwc2019 or call 418-0000 or their local SKY offices. Meanwhile SKYdirect subscribers may text PPV RUGBY to 23667 using Globe or TM, or visit their nearest dealers.

An interesting kwento (story) that I will be sharing with you before we strike the first day of the week. Yes, we have some great news to our kapamilya followers as ABS CBN will be airing new shows for the avid fans. It's an afternoon series on the Kapamilya Gold. So, it is called "SANDUGO", which tells about the story of two families gambling on love and principles.

What happens when parents give up their values and principles in order to save their child’s life?

ABS-CBN presents a new, powerful story about two families who are linked by both love and the law, and a disconcerting past marked by poverty and desperation in the afternoon family drama series “Sandugo,” which starts airing on Kapamilya Gold this Monday (September 30).

“Sandugo” features Ejay Falcon and Aljur Abrenica in their starring roles as fraternal twins who will become mortal enemies, with a powerhouse cast composed of Vina Morales, Ariel Rivera, Gardo Versoza, Elisse Joson, Jessy Mendiola, and Cherry Pie Picache.

The new Dreamscape offering revolves around fraternal twins Julius Caesar and Aristotle, fondly called JC and Aris, who have been partners through thick and thin as children.

A regrettable and heartbreaking decision leads to the brothers’ separation.


While JC (Ejay) becomes an NBI agent, Aris lives a life of crime and turns into a syndicate leader.

Brought together again by fate, the two unknowing twins’ new relationship is charged with extreme hostility – going head-to-head from opposing sides of the law without knowledge of each other’s true identities.

“Sandugo” is directed by Darnel Joy R. Villaflor and Ram Tolentino and produced by Dreamscape Entertainment. It also stars Arlene Muhlach, Cogie Domingo, Dido Dela Paz, Jeric Raval, Maika Rivera, Mark Lapid, Nanding Josef, Ali Abinal, Reign Parani, Karina Bautista, Aljon Mendoza, and Ogie Diaz.

Follow a tale of long-lost brothers in “Sandugo” starting Monday (September 30) on ABS-CBN, starting this September 30 (Monday). For updates, follow ABS-CBN PR on Facebook (fb.com/abscbnpr), Twitter (@abscbnpr), and Instagram (@abscbnpr).