Jaya has finally launched her latest album dubbed ”Queen of Soul,” her much-awaited studio album after seven years and her first under Star Music, featuring eight fresh, soulful tracks.

”We’ve first tried to release a few singles through digital platforms and I am happy of the positive reception it’s been receiving from [album tracks] “Hanggang Dito Na ‘Lang”, “Tanggap ko Na,” “Kasalanan Ko Ba,” “Won’t Cry,” featuring Gloc-9, “You’re a Liar, “ Tayo Pala Talaga,” and “Miracle Child,” the singer said of her new album co-produced by Cornerstone Music.

The “Queen of Soul” grand launch was held at the Ponte de Amore Bridge in Venice Grand Canal Mall at McKinley Hill, where she serenaded the crowd against a romantic Italian backdrop. Lucky fans who downloaded her digital album were also treated to a Meet and Greet session. Star Music artist JMKO opened the show which was hosted by MOR DJ Eva Ronda.

Jaya’s newest album followed the success of her concert last April at Resorts World Manila held in celebration of her 30th year in the music industry.

“I am only reinventing for the newer audience but I still cater to the crowd who loved me since day one. I want the album to speak for itself, music they can relate to, and love through the years to come,” the Queen of Soul enthusiastically shared.

Jaya is the first Pinoy recording artist who made it to the Billboard charts. Recently, her YouTube collaboration “SOULJA” with Philippines’ RnB Royalties—Prince of Soul, Jason Dy, and King of RnB, JayR—reached a million views.

Don’t miss her latest music in the “Queen of Soul” album, out now in digital stores, and check out the tracks’ lyric videos on Star Music’s YouTube channel. For more details, like Star Music on facebook.com/starmusicph, and follow it on Twitter and Instagram @ StarMusicPH.

Get ready to #StanUpTogether, PH EXO-Ls, because the boys are coming back to Manila! Globe continues to bring the best Korean entertainment to the country as we partner with PULP Live World for EXO’s fourth solo concert in the Philippines. EXO Planet #5 — EXplOration in Manila will happen on August 24, 2019 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

For fans who can’t wait to get their tickets, Globe has got you covered! Globe Prepaid and Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi customers who are members of the K-mmunity PH Facebook group can get first dibs on concert passes or win an exclusive VIP concert experience! Get details on the Globe Exclusive Pre-Sale and Ultimate Stan Experience, be the first to know about upcoming K-Pop events, and interact and bond with fellow K-Pop fans by joining the K-mmunity PH group at glbe.co/KmmunityPH.

Two hundred lucky K-mmunity PH members will win pre-selling codes, which they can use to purchase their tickets ahead of everyone else at the Globe Exclusive Pre-Sale event on August 2, 2019 at all SM Tickets outlets nationwide, mall hours. Public selling will be on August 4, 2019, 12nn. Plus, another 15 members who win the Ultimate Stan Experience will receive VIP tickets, exclusive merchandise, and early access to the venue on concert day!

Named the “kings of K-Pop,” EXO is a record-breaking nine-member boy group under SM Entertainment. The South Korean-Chinese boy band debuted in 2012 and is composed of members Xiumin, Suho, Lay, Baekhyun, Chen, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai, and Sehun. Their first album XOXO, which featured the breakthrough hit “Growl,” sold over a million copies and made EXO the best-selling Korean artist in twelve years. Now years and years into an illustrious career, they are now quintuple million-selling artists, with their most recent album Don’t Mess Up My Tempo, which features their latest music which they will be performing on this exciting tour. EXO has prepared yet another spectacular show for their beloved EXO-Ls, and will surely do their best to fill the spaces temporarily left by Xiumin and D.O who have both gone on hiatus due to mandatory military service. This is another KPop show our K-mmunity shouldn’t miss!

Most recently, Globe has brought massive KPop acts like TWICE, BLACKPINK, Wanna One, and Super Junior to the country to satiate the K-Pop cravings of Filipino fans. With more exciting artists like EXO lined up, Filipino fans are sure to experience world-class music entertainment—a commitment that Globe will continue to strengthen for years to come. For more information, join the group at glbe.co/KmmunityPH or follow Globe ICON on Facebook and Instagram.

MTV Video Music Awards unveiled this year’s nominees with one new category that excites the fans: Best K-pop.

So what are the nominated videos for this brand new category?

We have six which made the cut:

* BTS feat. Halsey – “Boy with Luv”
* BLACKPINK – “Kill This Love”
* TXT – “Cat & Dog”
* Monsta X feat. French Montana – “Who Do You Love”
* EXO – “Tempo”
* NCT 127 – “Regular”

The video of rookie group TXT meeting up with BTS during the latter’s Speak Yourself tour in Chicago is now on YouTube!

It’s the 4th episode of ONE DREAM TXT, the online reality show of Soobin, Yeonjun, Boemgyu, Hueningkai, and Taehyun, collectively known as TOMORROW X TOGETHER.

On this episode, TXT was able to watch BTS in full concert for the first time. After the concert, the brother groups from Big Hit Entertainment had a fun bonding time where TXT officially asked BTS to become their close friends and asked the phone numbers of their hyungs.

Check out this episode below which is currently trending on YouTube Philippines:

Warner Bros. Pictures and Amazon Studios have revealed the brand new trailer and teaser poster for their highly anticipated mystery drama “The Goldfinch,” the big-screen adaptation of the globally acclaimed best-selling novel.

Check out the trailer below and watch “The Goldfinch” in Philippine cinemas September 25.

The drama is directed by BAFTA Award winner John Crowley (“Brooklyn”) and features a multigenerational cast led by Ansel Elgort (“Baby Driver”) as Theo Decker and Academy Award winner Nicole Kidman (“The Hours,” “Big Little Lies”) as Mrs. Barbour.

In the film, Theodore “Theo” Decker was 13 years old when his mother was killed in a bombing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The tragedy changes the course of his life, sending him on a stirring odyssey of grief and guilt, reinvention and redemption, and even love. Through it all, he holds on to one tangible piece of hope from that terrible day…a painting of a tiny bird chained to its perch. The Goldfinch.

The film also stars Oakes Fegley (“Pete’s Dragon”) as Young Theo, Aneurin Barnard (“Dunkirk”) as Boris, Finn Wolfhard (“Stranger Things,” “It”) as Young Boris, with Sarah Paulson (“The Post,” “American Crime Story”) as Xandra, Luke Wilson (“The Royal Tenenbaums”) as Larry, and Jeffrey Wright (“The Hunger Games” films) as Hobie.

“The Goldfinch” is produced by Nina Jacobson (“The Hunger Games” films, “American Crime Story”) and Brad Simpson (“World War Z,” “American Crime Story”) under their Color Force banner. Mari Jo Winkler-Ioffreda and Sue Kroll are serving as executive producers. The screenplay is by Oscar nominee Peter Straughan (“Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy”), based on the book by Donna Tartt, which spent 30 weeks on The New York Times Best Sellers list.

“The Goldfinch” is distributed in the Philippines by Warner Bros. Pictures, a WarnerMedia Company. Use the hashtag #TheGoldfinch

How can people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or “poz” move forward and live normal, productive lives amidst the burden of stigma and isolation? What can families and friends do for a loved one who has HIV?

To shed light on HIV and give hope to HIV-positive people and their loved ones, streaming service iWant launches its original advocacy series “Mga Batang Poz,” about the journey of four HIV-positive teenagers, that starts streaming for free on Friday (July 26) on the iWant app and iwant.ph.

Based on the best-selling young adult novel by Palanca-winning author Segundo Matias Jr., “Mga Batang Poz” stars Mark Neumann, Fino Herrera, Paolo Gumabao, and Awra Briguela. The six-episode series is helmed by the critically acclaimed writer-director Chris Martinez.

The series will take viewers to what HIV-positive people from different backgrounds face every day: questioning what it means to live after knowing their diagnosis, managing their disease via antiretroviral medications, and braving judgment from families, friends, and society.

Mark plays Gab, a 16-year-old bisexual who gets entangled in a passionate love affair with his long-term girlfriend and guy best friend, while Fino portrays Luis, a 15-year-old Filipino-Chinese teenager who explores his sexuality, loses his virginity to an older guy, and eventually gets addicted to unprotected sex.

Awra brings to life Chuchay, 15, an optimistic boy who grew up in a poor household and resorts to using sex for money. Paolo, meanwhile, depicts 16-year-old Enzo, a Wattpad writer neglected by his parents and sacrifices his health for a man who promises him love and commitment.

After finding each other in a social media support group for “poz’s” using their online alter egos, Gab, Luis, Enzo, and Chuchay decide to meet at a coffee shop. From there, they form a bond and start a road trip together to search for hope, overcome their despair and uncertainties, and accept their present situation in order to move forward and fulfill their dreams.

Aside from the series, iWant also continues the conversation on its advocacy and what still needs to be done in an exclusive special called “Poz Talk” with Karen Davila, the four lead stars, the author of the novel, and HIV-positive people who will bravely share their stories. It will also come out on Friday (July 26) on iWant.

The Philippines has the fastest-growing HIV epidemic in the Asia-Pacific region, according to the Department of Health (DOH). Majority of these infections are also reported to be among young people aged 15 to 24, said the Philippine National AIDS Council in 2018. This year, DOH reported that 38 new HIV cases are reported daily, up from last year’s 32.

“Mga Batang Poz” is adapted into series by writer Jerry Gracio and is produced by Unitel, StraightShooters, Inc., and Dreamscape Digital. It also stars Yayo Aguila, Bobby Andrews, Joem Bascon, Gardo Versoza, Rita Avila, Mark Rivera, Benedict Campos, Raven Molina, Chesca Inigo, Patty Mendoza, Soliman Cruz, Tarek El Tayech, Dolly De Leon, Marina Benipayo, Chienna Filomeno, Ricardo Cepeda, Andrew Gan, Arnold Reyes, Angeli Agbayani, and Irma Adlawan.

Meanwhile, the official soundtrack of “Mga Batang Poz” will also be available on Spotify on Friday, featuring the songs “Gusto Kong Lumipad” by Agsunta, “Nothing On” by Kidwolf, “Puro Laro” by Carlo Bautista, “Ano Nga Ba Tayo?” by JMKO, “Sasamahan Kita” by Loisa Andalio, “Gitna” by Davey Langit.

Stream all the six episodes of “Mga Batang Poz” and “Poz Talk” starting Friday (July 26) on the iWant app (iOS and Android_ or on For updates, like www.facebook.com/iWant, and follow @iwant on Twitter and @dreamscapedigital and @iwantofficial on Instagram, and subscribe to www.youtube.com/iWantPH.

For HIV counseling, testing, treatment, and life coaching queries, contact Love Yourself Inc. through e-mail at info@loveyourself.ph or visit www.loveyourself.ph. You may also reach the National Youth Commission hotlines at 426-8479 and 371-4603.

Darna is home! The limited edition Funko Pop of the celebrated Pinoy comics superheroine is officially here in the Philippines after exploring the San Diego Comic Convention (SDCC) 2019 in the US—the prime focus of the world of comic conventions.

After the thrilling collaboration was announced at Toycon 2019, Darna Funko Pop first appeared in SDCC and she wasted no time embarking on adventures at the international convention.

The Funko Pop collectible—mirroring the classic pose and exuding the distinct spirited presence of the iconic Pinay superhero—first dropped by Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego’s premier entertainment district, right before joining the fun at a panel in Hall H, the biggest stage at the convention.

True to her patriotic background, Darna also took the time to visit the booths of Pinoy comic book artists showcased at SDCC, and eventually mingled with Filipino-Americans and the Pinoy Funko community who were in attendance at the con.

Now that she is finally in the country, Filipinos can soon get their hands on their own #DarnaFunkoPop toy at Fun Con 2019, happening this August 2 to 4 at the Glorietta Activity Center in Makati City.

Darna is a creation of legendary komiks artist Mars Ravelo, and this partnership with Funko, one of the top makers of licensed pop culture products, fires up the year-long celebration of her 70th anniversary.

Join the fun and be one of the first to avail the Darna Funko Pop. For more details, follow the Darna social media accounts @officialdarna on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. For the latest on ABS-CBN, follow @abscbnpr on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit abs-cbn.com/newsroom.

Kang Daniel, the topnotcher of Produce 101 Season 2, has released his first solo track and music video for “What Are You Up To.”

The former Wanna One member is seen in the video surrounded by colorful patterns. There are also scenes where he is dancing with 8 other male dancers.

“What Are You Up To” is the title track of Daniel’s special album called “Color on Me.”

Check it out:

Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes and his “Team Alpha” (Rocco Nacino, Prince Clemente, Paul Salas, Jon Lucas, Renz Fernandez, and Lucho Ayala) went on training with AFP Special Forces at Nueva Ecija in preparation for the Philippine adaptation of the hit K-drama “Descendants of the Sun.”

“Importanteng ma-represent namin nang maayos ‘yung kasundaluhan natin kasi in a way, it’s also giving honor to our soldiers. The fact that we want to portray them properly ibig sabihin we recognize them, we respect them, and we love them,” he said in an interview.

Check out more BTS photos below:

Also starring in the upcoming series are Jennylyn Mercado and Jasmine Curtis-Smith.

“Descendants Of The Sun” is coming soon on GMA Telebabad.

Leading media conglomerate GMA Network celebrates another milestone as the GMA Entertainment channel recently surpassed 10 million subscribers on YouTube, thus joining an elite group of content creators in Southeast Asia that have also achieved such a feat.

GMA Network Chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon (right) formally receives the YouTube Diamond Play Button from YouTube’s Sarin (left)

With this accomplishment, the Network formally received on July 23 the Diamond Creator Award, a recognition given by YouTube to content creators that have reached 10 million subscribers. Present in the ceremonial turnover were GMA Network Chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon; President and COO Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr.; Executive Committee Vice Chairman Joel G. Jimenez; Executive Vice President and CFO Felipe S. Yalong; GMA New Media, Inc. (NMI) President and COO Judd Gallares; and GMA NMI Senior Vice President and General Manager Dennis Caharian. The Diamond Play Button was awarded by YouTube’s Southeast Asia Director of Content Partnerships and Business Development Vishal Sarin, and Content Partnerships Philippines Country Lead Pablo Mendoza.

GMA Network and YouTube executives

Through NMI, the Network’s technology arm, GMA forged a partnership with YouTube dubbed the YouTube Player for Publishers (“YT PfP”) in mid-2017 that has enabled viewers everywhere to watch official, full episodes of GMA programs online. The partnership not only supports the anti-piracy efforts of GMA Network, but more significantly addresses the millennial video viewing habits that demand access to premium content when they want, wherever they may be. The YT PfP partnership was an enabler for GMA as it aided strategy for boosting YouTube views and hastening the acquisition of subscribers. It also allowed for a more robust content archive that used to only house show highlights, recaps, behind-the-scene videos, among others.

From only 1.6 million subscribers at the start of the YT PfP agreement in June 2017, this soared past 10 million in May this year. As of December 2018, the GMA Network YouTube channel’s rank improved from being in the Top 200 in 2017 to being among the Top 50 worldwide.

YouTube’s Mendoza and Sarin (fifth and sixth from left, respectively) with GMA Network executives led by Chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon (eighth from left)

“We are very gratified that GMA has reached quite an achievement and it is translated into about four times growth [in watch time] year-on-year so that’s enough reason for us to be really happy. This is the work of many people and they are all here as we receive this Diamond Creator Award,” said Gozon.

Meanwhile, YouTube’s Sarin said, “We congratulate GMA for growing their channel to more than 10 million subscribers. This is a great milestone as there are only five media networks in Southeast Asia that have received the Diamond Creator Award and GMA is one of them.”

Of the achievement, Gallares shared, “Our mandate is to lead GMA’s transformation from a media and entertainment giant into a dominant multi-platform content provider worldwide. YouTube has in recent years been a strategic ally in this regard, as it has not only helped us expand GMA’s online footprint but it has also been key to building preference for the GMA brand. This recognition affirms that we are on track.”

Caharian further added that they were just showcasing the output of GMA Entertainment and how they help in making sure that their content can also be discovered online. “At the end of the day, what attracts a lot of viewers is still the quality of the content, so congratulations to GMA Entertainment. We’d also like to thank the viewers for their support, and we’d like them to know that many projects are in the pipeline for more viewing fun.”

YouTube’s Vishal Sarin (third from left) with Kapuso personalities (L-R) Atom Araullo, Bianca Umali, Michael V., Jessica Soho, and Kyline Alcantara

Since its launch in November 2006, the GMA Entertainment channel now has 11.8 billion lifetime views. Total subscribers are currently at 11.1 million, a million more in a span of less than three months.

Other Kapuso YouTube channels include GMA News for daily video clips from the Network’s news programs, now with 4.1 million subscribers; GMA Public Affairs for documentaries, docudrama, and news magazine shows, now with 6.1 million subscribers; GMA Playlist for heartfelt song renditions from various Kapuso stars; GMA Playground for some of the Network’s child-friendly programs; and GMA Regional TV for the top stories from the regions.

For more updates on GMA Network shows, visit www.gmanetwork.com or subscribe to its YouTube channel www.youtube.com/GMANetwork.

Z-Boys, the multinational Idol group, has unleashed the teaser for their second track and music video called “Holla Holla.”

The full music video is set to be released this Monday, July 29, 2019.

Their first music video titled “No Limit” garnered 3.1 million views on YouTube. Can “Holla Holla” surpass or even double this figure?

Check it out:

Z-Girls, the multinational Idol group, has unleashed the teaser for their second track and music video called “Streets of Gold.”

The full music video is set to be released this Monday, July 29, 2019.

Their first music video titled “What You Waiting For” garnered 5.5 million views on YouTube. Can “Streets of Gold” surpass or even double this figure?

Check it out:

NCT DREAM, the under-20 sub-unit of NCT, has unleashed the music video for their new track called “Boom” on Thursday, July 25, 2019.

Composed by Renjun, Jeno, Jaemin, Chenle, Haechan, and Jisung, the boys also released their third mini album “We Boom” which includes the track “Don’t Need Your Love,” a collaboration with English singer and Youtuber HRVY.

Check it out:

Columbia Pictures has just released Trailer 1 of its upcoming comedy adventure Zombieland: Double Tap, the sequel the 2009 cult classic, Zombieland. Original director Ruben Fleisher reunites the same cast, led by Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Abigail Breslin and Emma Stone.

Check out the trailer below and watch Zombieland: Double Tap in Philippine cinemas this October.

A decade after Zombieland became a hit film and a cult classic, the lead cast (Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Abigail Breslin, and Emma Stone) have reunited with director Ruben Fleischer (Venom) and the original writers Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick (Deadpool) for Zombieland: Double Tap. In the sequel, written by Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick and Dave Callaham, through comic mayhem that stretches from the White House and through the heartland, these four slayers must face off against the many new kinds of zombies that have evolved since the first movie, as well as some new human survivors. But most of all, they have to face the growing pains of their own snarky, makeshift family.

The film also stars new castmembers Rosario Dawson, Zoey Deutch and Luke Wilson.

Madison (Zoey Deutch), Wichita (Emma Stone), Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg) and Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson) in Columbia Pictures’ ZOMBIELAND 2: DOUBLE TAP.

Zombieland: Double Tap is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Use the hashtag #Zombieland2

Chalk.ph has unveiled the 12 young individuals who can redefine what it means to be game-changers as finalists for the Bright Young Manila 2019.

The list is composed of an impressive roster of youth from the different campuses in the Metro—who are all equally-passionate, purpose driven, authentic, inspirational and influential.

Get to know the #ChalkBYM2019 finalists:

1. Dominique “Mika” Reyes

De La Salle University Marketing Management student Mika aims to create an educational platform that will pave the way for equal opportunities for all sexualities.

2. Eugenie Marie Dominique “Eunice” Evangelista

At age 22, Eunice is already a speech pathologist and a gymnastics coach. She also advocates for the inclusion of children with special needs.

3. Kate Reyes

Kate is a fresh Journalism grad from the University of Sto. Tomas. She is most interested in sports, fashion and literature, and advocates for social inclusion.

4. Phoebe Nicole Jaravata Fructuoso

Phoebe majors in Export Management at the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde. She aims to shed light on topics such as women empowerment and mental health.

5. Maryruth Roven “Mary” Maximo

Twenty-year old Mary serves as the president of Taguig’s SK Federation. With this, she is most passionate about empowering the youth to participate in community-related activities and of course, good governance.

6. Ma. Cielito Bianca “Bea” Javate

The youngest of the group, 18-year old Bea currently studies at the Ateneo de Manila University. She seeks to empower the youth’s self-esteem in this digital age.

7. Rafael “Raffu” Yuchingtat

Youngest among the guys, 19-year old Raffu takes up Premed Physics at the De La Salle University. He enjoys bodybuilding, basketball, and studying—and is an advocate of quality education.

8. Laurence Jason Noel “Santi” Santiano

Santi, a UP Diliman student, likes singing, dancing and gaming. As such, he wants to speak out against the stigma around gaming and gamers.

9. El Roi Joseph Avena

As an Arts Management student at the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, Roi wants to help the youth discover their passion for the arts which he said can help them “make better of themselves.”

10. Ryan Anthony Racela

Ryan currently works as a radio DJ at Magic 89.9. He loves music, film and animals, and is passionate about living life to the fullest.

11. Sean Patric Alejandrino Dandasan

A Speech Communication student at UP Diliman, 21-year old Sean advocates for the acceptance of non-traditional families. He also voices support for the abused individuals from broken homes.

12. Raven Karl Pedron

Colegio de San Juan de Letran Communication student Raven is also the supervising officer of the World Championships of Performing Arts in the Philippines. He has his eyes set on empowering student artists.

The 12 candidates will go through mentorship trainings, experiential learnings, promotional activities and vlogging challenges to determine who will emerge as the #BrightestinMNL.

To vote for your favorites, go to chalkbym.abs-cbn.com. Also, watch out for them at the Chalk Beauty Fair happening this August 3-4 at Ayala Malls Feliz, where you can also enjoy beauty haul for all.

For further announcements, check out chalk.ph’s Facebook page and follow their official Twitter (@chalkdotph) and Instagram (@chalk.ph) accounts.

ABS-CBN struck gold in the 27th Kapisanan ng mga Broadkaster sa Pilipinas (KBP) Golden Dove Awards, where it hauled in 25 trophies, including Best TV Station.

The Kapamilya network’s noontime program “It’s Showtime” was named Best TV Variety Program, while weekend show “Home Sweetie Home: Walang Kapares” won Best TV Comedy Program, and daytime series “Sana Dalawa ang Puso” was recognized as the Best TV Drama Program.

Angelica Panganiban led the Kapamilya TV personalities who took home individual citations as she bagged the Best TV Actress for Comedy for her weekly gag show “Banana Sundae” while renowned funnyman Bayani Agbayani took home Best TV Actor for Comedy for his role in “Funny Ka, Pare Ko.” Meanwhile, their fellow stars also got the nods of the judges for their performances like Bela Padilla, who wone Best TV Actress for Drama for her portrayal in “Maalaala Mo Kaya: Anting-anting” and Nash Aguas, who was hailed as Best TV Actor for Drama for “Maalaala Mo Kaya: Drawing.”

KBP also gave citations to Boy Abunda as Best TV Magazine Program Host and his show, “The Bottomline with Boy Abunda,” as Best TV Magazine Program. Kiddie program “Team YeY” won as the Best TV Children’s Program.

For ABS-CBN News, the Best TV Public Service Host award went to Karen Davila, who anchors “My Puhunan.” Weekend morning program “Salamat Dok” also won Best TV Public Service Program while “Tapatan ni Tunying” received the Best TV Public Affairs Program award. “Red Alert” also went for a double as Best TV Documentary Program for “Red Alert: HIV” and Best TV PSA for “Red Alert: Bagyo Ligtas Tips,” while Best TV Sports Program went to “Sports U Ikaw ang Panalo.”

DZMM Radyo Patrol 630, ABS-CBN’s flagship AM radio station, was not one to lag behind as it also brought home trophies. Best Radio Variety Program went to “Todo-Todo Walang Preno,” “Sakto!” won Best Radio Magazine Program, and “Fastbreak” took home Best Radio Sports Program. Veteran anchor Vic Lima was also a big winner for the night, taking home Best Radio Newscaster, while Radyo Patrol Reporter Zhander Cayabyab was recognized as Best Radio Field Reporter. TV and radio personality Cory Quirino also bagged the Best Radio Magazine Program Host while Bro. Jun Banaag O.P., also known as Dr. Love, was cited as Best Variety Program Host.

ABS-CBN Regional also made its mark with “TV Patrol Negros Channel 4” of ABS-CBN Bacolod bagging the Best TV Newscast Provincial award.

The KBP is the premier broadcast media organization in the country composed of owners and operators of radio and TV stations. It aims to elevate professional and ethical standards in Philippine broadcasting, and promote social responsibility in broadcasting. The Golden Dove Awards is KBP’s way of recognizing excellence in broadcasting in the land.

For updates, follow @ABSCBNPR on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram or visit www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom.

Complete list of ABS-CBN winners:

Awards:

1. Best TV Station – Channel 2

2. Best TV Newscast Provincial – TV Patrol Negros Channel 4 ABS-CBN Bacolod

3. Best TV Public Affairs Program – Tapatan ni Tunying

4. Best TV Public Service Program – Salamat Dok

5. Best TV Variety Program – It’s Showtime

6. Best TV Comedy Program – Home Sweetie Home: Walang Kapares

7. Best TV Drama Program – Sana Dalawa ang Puso

8. Best TV Children’s Program – Team Yey

9. Best TV. Documentary Porgrma – Red Alert: HIV

10. Best TV Magazine Program – The Bottomline with Boy Abunda

11. Best TV Sports Program – Sports U Ikaw ang Panalo

12. Best TV Public Service Host – Karen Davila, “My Puhunan”

13. Best TV Magazine Program Host – Eugenio “Boy” Abunda Jr., “The Bottomline w/ Boy Abunda

14. Best TV Actress for Drama – Bela Padilla, “MMK Anting-Anting”

15. Best TV Actor for Drama – Nash Aguas, “MMK Drawing”

16. Best TV Actress for Comedy – Angelica Panganiban, “Banana Sundae”

17. Best TV Actor for Comedy – Bayani Agbayani, “Funny Ka Pare Ko”

18. Best TV PSA – Red Alert “Bagyo Ligtas Tips”

19. Best Radio Variety Program – Todo-Todo Walang Preno, DZMM 630 kHz

20. Best Radio Magazine Program – Sakto!, DZMM 630 Khz.

21. Best Radio Sports Program – FastBreak, DZMM 630 Khz.

22. Best Radio Newscaster – Vic Lima, DZMM 630 Khz.

23. Best Field Reporter – Zhander Cayabyab, DZMM 630 Khz.

24. Best Radio Magazine Program Host – Ma. Socorro Alicia “Cory” Quirino, DZMM 630 Khz.

25. Best Variety Program Host – Bro. Jun Banaag O.P., DZMM 630 Khz.

Zephanie Dimaranan from Biñan, Laguna, performed Angeline Quinto’s “Lipad ng Pangarap” during the Final Showdown of Idol Philippines on Saturday, July 27, at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Pasay City.

The 16-year-old received a standing ovation from judges Moira dela Torre and Vice Ganda.

Regine Velasquez-Alcasid said “Ang ganda ng performance mo, talagang pang-finale. I feel so proud to be part of your journey.”

Zephanie made it to the Top 3 together with Lance Busa and Lucas Garcia. They will compete for the title tomorrow at the same venue.

Miguel Odron and Dan Ombao were eliminated from the competition.

Watch Zephanie’s performance below:

Kathryn Bernardo revealed on Tonight With Boy Abunda what Director Cathy Garcia-Molina did to her as part of the preparation for her character as Joy in the movie “Hello, Love, Goodbye.”

Although pinagbawalan siyang gumamit ng cellphone while filming the movie in Hong Kong, nagkaroon ng pagkakataon si Kathryn na magsumbong sa kanyang nobyo na si Daniel Padilla.

Watch the TWBA interview below:

ZEPHANIE IS YOUR IDOL PHILIPPINES! CONGRATULATIONS! #IdolPHGrandWinner pic.twitter.com/gOH2DbCo8z

— Idol Philippines (@idolphilippines) July 28, 2019

In the last weeks before the Idol Philippines Grand Finale, speculations abound that Zephanie Dimaranan from Biñan Laguna will win the title. On Sunday, July 28, the 16-year-old confirmed people’s and judges’ favoritism by garnering a perfect score of 100 percent!

Lucas Garcia finished second with 70.2% of combined votes, while Lance Busa came in third with a score of 41.89%

Watch Zephanie’s last 2 performances prior to winning the title below:

Z-Girls, the seven-member international project girl group under Zenith Media Contents, have just launched in South Korea their second music video today, July 29, 2019. Titled “Streets of Gold,” the track talks about the lavish feeling of a girl who found her true love.

Z-Girls consist of Carlyn (칼린) from the Philippines, Vanya (반야) from Indonesia, Queen (퀸) from Vietnam, Priyanka (프리얀카) from India, Joanne (조앤) from Taiwan, and Bell (벨) from Thailand. Mahiro from Japan is currently in hiatus.

The group debuted in the K-pop industry February of this year.

Watch the music video for “Street of Gold” below: