Entertainment

The Stories That Led KMJS to Number 1 in 2025

In a media landscape shaped by speed and constant distraction, Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (KMJS) stands apart by staying rooted in stories that explain, connect, and matter.   For more than two decades, KMJS has been a fixture in Filipino households, transforming viral moments, public service stories, emotional reunions, and in depth interviews with newsmakers and influential figures into meaningful television.  In 2025, …

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GMA Kapuso Foundation’s Sagip Dugtong Buhay: Celebrating Thirty Years of Hope and Lifesaving Legacy

GMA Kapuso Foundation (GMAKF), the socio-civic arm of GMA Network, commemorates thirty years of saving lives through its blood donation initiative, Sagip Dugtong Buhay, by launching its first bloodletting activity for 2026 on Saturday, February 7. Sagip Dugtong Buhay is GMAKF’s biannual bloodletting initiative that encourages individuals to take part in saving lives through voluntary blood donation. Through thirty years …

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FILIPINOS REMAIN HOOKED ON “FPJ’S BATANG QUIAPO;” SERIES POSTS STRONG VIEWERSHIP ON TV AND ONLINE

Tanggol remains number one in the hearts of Filipinos who continue to follow “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo,” which now airs on ALLTV2, as well as on A2Z, Kapamilya Channel, and online, after registering strong TV ratings and online views. The popular Kapamilya action series edged out its competitors with a cumulative average of 15.5% across channels in total Philippine household TV …

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Magpakailanman features the story of a ‘Viral Yaya’

This Saturday, February 7, Magpakailanman presents a moving story of resilience, sacrifice, and the healing power of love and home. Titled Viral Yaya, the episode stars Rikki Mae Davao, Jackie Lou Blanco, Soliman Cruz, Kuya Kurt, Tala, and Kazel Kinouchi. Rikki Mae brings to life the inspiring journey of Nolyn, a rebellious teenager from Isabela who dared to defy expectations in her youth. Seeking a better life, she left …

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Manila to Host Largest ASEAN・Korea Music Festival “ROUND”

QUEZON CITY, THE PHILIPPINES (28 January 2026) – A two-day free concert will be the centerpiece of the regional music calendar as the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), and KBS WORLD TV officially unveiled the complete lineup for the 2026 ROUND Festival today. This monumental musical exchange is set to take place on 18-19 April 2026, at …

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Global Spanish Brand Debuts in the Philippines With Torres 5 Light

MANILA, Philippines — Spain-based spirits brand Torres is officially entering the country through a distribution partnership with Tanduay. In its Philippine market debut, it will be introducing Torres 5 Light and other products that showcase its established portfolio and heritage in spirits-making. “The arrival of Torres in the Philippines marks the coming of two great houses that are united by a …

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MTRCB approves showing of 6 foreign films

THE Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) has issued age-appropriate ratings for six films set to premiere this week, reaffirming its commitment to guiding Filipino audiences toward responsible viewing. The Japanese animated film, “Crayon Shinchan The Movie: Super Hot! The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers,” was rated PG (Parental Guidance) for viewers below 13 years old when accompanied by a …

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The continuing saga of Nora Aunor; comforting the Barrettos

by Boy Villasanta In life as in death, National Artist for Film Nora Aunor is still phenomenal. The Noramania has come alive anew. Three months short of the observance of her first death anniversary, Noranians all over the world continue to flock daily to her grave at the Libingan ng mga Bayani to bring back and create memories and to …

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Dingdong Dantes wants to follow footsteps of Christopher de Leon

(2nd of last part, the first part published in https://marketmonitor.com.ph/the-challenges-of-fatherhood-according-to-dingdong-dantes/) by Audie See Among the current crop of Filipino actors, Dingdong Dantes is one of the most reliable solo stars and leading men to exhibit award-winning performances on film and television. As such, he has traditions and models to be his inspirations. For Dingdong, Christopher de Leon is his favorite …

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Four generations of acclaimed actresses

Philippine cinema never runs out of exceptional, renowned, famed, and celebrated actresses. Since the dawn of the production of local movies, Filipino female film artists have always been standouts from silent era maven Atang de la Rama to talking picture stars Carmen Rosales to Alicia Vergel to Charito Solis to Gloria Romero to Susan Roces to Nora Aunor to Sharon …

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