ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC) now available on TFC in Singapore!

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Filipinos in Singapore can now get the biggest and most relevant news, information, and analysis from the Philippines and around the world as the country’s first and only 24/7 cable news channel, ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC) becomes available via The Filipino Channel (TFC) on StarHub TV.

“It has always been our goal to reach as many Filipinos and non-Filipinos as possible. With this launch, ANC is assured of a wider audience. ANC is already being seen in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Australia. Our presence in Asia Pacific is another milestone in our global expansion”, said Ging Reyes, ANC’s Managing Director

Bannered by a team of the most credible broadcast journalist in Philippine media, ANC is the most influential and trusted news source of the country’s news makers and shakers that has delivered live and blow-by-blow coverage of landmark events such as the Manila hostage crisis, the impeachment trial of the Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona, and State of the Nation Addresses. ANC’s breakthrough, continuous coverage of former President Joseph Estrada’s impeachment trial also broke the mold and pioneered live broadcasting of events in 2000.

ANC, the news channel to beat since it was established in 1996, is also one of the most followed news source in the Philippines with 590,000 and counting on the micro-blogging site Twitter and 140,000 fans on its Facebook page.

Elsewhere, ANC is one of the most watched channels on TFC via satellite in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Australia. “Now, Filipinos in Singapore can also avail of the round-the-clock news and information plus commentary offered by ANC – proof that we always bring the best there is in the world,” said Irene Acosta, Regional Marketing Head for TFC in Australia.

ANC not only offers ‘round the clock news and information but also a breadth of current affairs programs that dissect significant issues and personalities and first-of-their kind shows that focus on social media, personal finance, and lifestyle trends.

Viewers get a fill of news and interviews all day beginning with “Headstart” and “Mornings@ANC” in the morning, “Dateline Philippines” at noon, and “News Now” and “The Bureau” in the afternoon for the latest local, international, and business news developments. Get fresh insights and news updates in “Primetime on ANC,” and cap off the day with a comprehensive rundown of the day’s biggest news stories in “The World Tonight” anchored by award-winning broadcast journalist Tina Monzon-Palma.

ANC’s current affairs programs include “Pipol,” anchored by Ces Drilon who provides intimate scrutiny of the lives of influential celebrities, politicians, and citizens. “The Road to 2013,” hosted by Lynda Jumilla, meanwhile, examines the different sectors, people, and issues significant to the 2013 midterm elections. Rich discussions on the latest inventions and technological developments are also delivered in the science and technology program “Future Perfect,” a show anchored by Tony Velasquez.

The Philippines’ first-ever social media news program, “@ANCALERTS,” is also on ANC and lists down the latest trends and issues being discussed by netizens online. Viewers are also taught to be financially responsible and independent in “On the Money,” which offers expert advice and tips on investment, saving, and personal finance management. Lifestyle show “Cityscape,” on the other hand, offers a guide to the latest and hippest establishments, trends, and events in and out of the metro.

Also get the most accurate and up-to-date weather information from ANC’s weather reports via the ABS-CBN Weather Central, the most advanced weather forecasting system in the Philippines that offers high resolution forecasts and locally relevant weather updates.

ANC can be watched by Filipinos in Singapore by calling Starhub 1630 or by visiting www.starhub.com. TFC on Starhub TV is offering a preview of ANC until October 31, 2012. Now, ANC takes a step further and is now the prime source of news not just in the Philippines but as well as all over the world.

-ABS-CBN Press Release

OMB Chair Ricketts, “Walang Hanggan” cast send clear message: “Bawal Kumopya”

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“Piracy is wrong.”

There is no ifs and buts about it.  Philippine Optical Media Board (OMB) Chair Ronnie Ricketts explained it in simple terms: “Since we were students, we’ve been taught not to copy what is not ours – quiz and homework answers, ideas, projects and the like. That is essentially what piracy is – copying what is not yours. In school, we call that cheating. In life, we call it stealing.  It is plainly and simply morally wrong.  It also happens to be illegal.”

Hence, OMB recently partnered with ABS-CBN’s The Filipino Channel (TFC) for an awareness campaign on anti-piracy.  Aligning with Ricketts’ battlecry of “Bawal Kumopya” (literally translated as “Copying is prohibited”), TFC tapped the cast of its top-rating primetime teleserye, “Walang Hanggan”, who willingly gave their time and effort to the production of the “Bawal Kumopya” public service announcement. Coco Martin, Richard Gomez, Dawn Zulueta, Julia Montes, Paulo Avelino and Joem Bascon all joined hands (and crossed their arms) in a united front for the war against piracy.

he “Bawal Kumopya” PSA was launched at the One Kapamilya Go sa California’s Great America held last September 16.  Before 10,000 people, the video was unveiled, with Adobo Nation’s co-host Lee Robin Salazar and WBC Latino Flyweight and Super Flyweight Champion Glenn Donaire with his family and management introducing the campaign and enjoining all to remember the campaign’s battlecry. 

The campaign launch, the PSA and  “Bawal Kumopya” t-shirts were huge hits at the event.  The campaign has aired globally on TFC and will be rolled out in various TFC events around the world.

The OMB, which replaced the Videogram Regulatory Board (VRB), is responsible in regulating the manufacture of optical media in all its forms and has the power to slap stiffer fines and penalties to those who illegally reproduce those products. Since Ricketts took office as the new head of OMB in 2009 under the Office of the President, he has achieved several key milestones in the battle against piracy. 

This includes what was previously described as impossible: seizing in 2011 all copies of pirated videos on sale on the streets of Quiapo and Sta. Cruz – the symbolic piracy hub of the Philippines.  In partnership with Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim, they proved that fighting film and video piracy is a winnable war if national and local government officials have the political will to end it.

Another major achievement under Ricketts’ leadership is zero piracy of films showcased at the annual Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), a Christmas season tradition that families had enjoyed and contributed financially to the benefit of the Filipino film industry.  Since 2009, he has accomplished a piracy-free film festival which resulted to robust theater attendance and ticket sales for the festival. 

Ricketts was lauded by the film industry, receiving the FPJ Memorial Award from the Film Academy for Movie Arts & Sciences (FAMAS) in recognition for his efforts. He has also been assigned a star in the Walk of Fame in Eastwood City.

This strong leadership and resolute commitment to eradicate piracy and, in effect, help the economy and the film industry, inspired the ABS-CBN TFC management of to assist the efforts of Ricketts and bring his message to Filipinos overseas.

In a related development, on September 14, 2012, ABS-CBN Corporation and Star Cinema filed with the Philippine Department of Justice the complaints for copyright infringement against Ogie Villamil as owner and operator of www.nabimovie.com. The National Bureau of Investigation’s Computer Crimes Unit (NBI-CCU) raided Villamil’s internet shop and residence in San Fernando, La Union province last July for alleged copyright infringement, specifically copying illegally, recording and uploading online for public viewing mostly TV programs and films from media network ABS-CBN Corporation and its subsidiary, ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc.
Check out the OMB-TFC “Bawal Kumopya” public service video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Au8lny5Q5TE  Support OMB and TFC in the fight against piracy.

-PRESS RELEASE

TFC.tv Click Tayo Official Music Video ft Kapamilya Stars! (VIDEO)

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Watch TFC.tv's first online music video para lagi mong maalala na saan ka man sa mundo, Click Tayo sa TFC.tv. TFC.tv is the first community online-TV platform for Pinoys all over the world. 

This is the Official Release of the Click Tayo MTV "Barkada" by Chocolate Beef. Watch & Love the video at http://TFC.tv/clicktayo 

Kapamilya Stars featured are:

• Kathryn Bernardo
• Christine Reyes
• Maja Salvador
• Sam Milby
• Jodi Sta. Maria
• Christian Bautista
• Erik Santos
• Charee Pineda
• Jed Madela
• Shaina Magdayao
• Enrique Gil
• Martin Nievera
• Jake Cuenca
• Bangs Garcia
• Rayver Cruz
• Khalil Ramos
• Angeline Quinto
• Martin del Rosario
• Sam Concepcion
• Melissa Ricks
• Ivan Dorschner
• Arron Villaflor
• Daniel Padilla
• John Lloyd Cruz
• Bea Alonzo
• Enchong Dee
• Gerald Anderson
• Piolo Pascual
• JM de Guzman
• Bamboo

Aegis Band- 'Hindi Sumusuko' Official Music Video (TFC 2012 Station ID)

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Lyrics:

Kayrami nating pinagdaanan
Bawat hakbang may natututunan
Nabibigo, tumatayo
Hindi sumusuko

Hindi ugaling umaayaw
Todo mo ang binibigay
Kaya't nasa mga kamay
Pinagpawisa mong tagumpay

Sa bawat kapamilya
Saan man sa mundo
Kitang-kita mo
Da Best ng Pilipino
Sa isip, sa puso
Galing at talino
Ipagmamalaki mo
Da Best ng Pilipino

Saan ka man makarating
Pinatutunayan ang galing
Bawat pagsubok kakayanin
Sariling bit'win aabutin... aabutin

Lyrics by Chrstine Daria-Estabillo, Danie Sedilla-Cruz, Robert Labayen
Music by Frederic Ferraz and Rey Abenoja

Performed by Aegis band

ÜNOFFICIALLY YOURS- USA Screening Schedule & Locations!

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IN U.S. THEATERS MARCH 2, 2012!

CALIFORNIA- CERRITOS/LOS ANGELES

March 2-8, 2012 [EXTENDED TILL MARCH 15]

Cerritos Stadium Cinema

12761 Towne Center Drive

Cerritos, CA. 90701

CALIFORNIA- ORANGE

March 2-8, 2012 [EXTENDED TILL MARCH 15]

Orange Stadium Promenade

1701 W. Katella Avenue

Orange, CA 92868

CALIFORNIA- SAN FRANCISCO 

March 2-8, 2012

UA Stonestown Twin

501 Buckingham Way

San Francisco, CA 94132

CALIFORNIA- SANTA CLARA/SAN JOSE

March 9-15, 2012

AMC Mercado 20

3111 Mission College Blvd

Santa Clara, CA 95054

CALIFORNIA- SAN DIEGO

March 2-8, 2012 [EXTENDED TILL MARCH 15]

UA Horton Plaza

475 Horton Plaza

San Diego, CA 92101

CALIFORNIA- UNION CITY

March 2-8, 2012 [EXTENDED TILL MARCH 15]

Century 25
32100 Union Landing
Union City, CA 94587

CALIFORNIA- MILPITAS

March 2-8, 2012 [EXTENDED TILL MARCH 15]

Century Great Mall

1010 Great Mall Drive

Milpitas, CA 95035

CALIFORNIA- ELK GROVE/SACRAMENTO

March 2-8, 2012 [EXTENDED TILL MARCH 15]

Century Laguna 16

9349 Big Horn Blvd.

Elk Grove, CA 95758

CALIFORNIA- SAN BRUNO/TANFORAN

 March 2-8, 2012 [EXTENDED TILL MARCH 15]

Century at Tanforan

1188 El Camino Real

San Bruno, CA 94066

HAWAII- AIEA

March 2-15, 2012 [EXTENDED TILL MARCH 15]

Pearlridge West Theatres

98 - 1005 Moanalua Road

Aiea, HI 96701

ILLINOIS- CHICAGO/PARK RIDGE                                                  

March 2-8, 2012 [EXTENDED TILL MARCH 15]

Pickwick Theatre

5 South Prospect Ave

Park Ridge, IL 60068

NEVADA- LAS VEGAS

March 2-8, 2012 [EXTENDED TILL MARCH 15]

Regal Village Square Stadium

9400 W Sahara Ave.,

Las Vegas, NV 89058

NEW JERSEY- HOBOKEN

March 2-22, 2012

Clearview Hoboken Cinemas

409 14th Street

Hoboken, NJ 07030

NEW JERSEY- BERGENFIELD

March 2-22, 2012

Clearview Bergenfield Cinemas

58 South Washington Ave.

Bergenfield, NJ 07621

NEW JERSEY- CLIFTON                                                 

March 2-22, 2012

Clearview Allwood Theatre

96 Market Street

Clifton, NJ 07012

TEXAS- HOUSTON

March 2-8, 2012 [EXTENDED TILL MARCH 15]

Tinseltown USA

12920 NW Freeway

Houston, TX 77040

TEXAS- PLANO/ DALLAS

March 2-8, 2012 [EXTENDED TILL MARCH 15]

Cinemark (The Legacy)

7201 Central Expressway St. #100,

Plano, TX 75025

VIRGINIA- NORFOLK

March 2-8, 2012 [EXTENDED TILL MARCH 15]

Cinemark 18

880 North Military Hwy

Norfolk, VA 23502

WASHINGTON- SEATTLE/TUKWILA

March 2-8, 2012 [EXTENDED TILL MARCH 15]

Parkway Plaza Stadium 12

5910 South 180^th Street

Tukwila, WA 98188

 Full Trailer:

Unofficially Yours US Premiere scheduled this Feb 24 and chance to Meet & Greet Angel Locsin and John Lloyd Cruz!- MECHANICS

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 February 24, 2012 (Friday)
ALEX THEATRE
216 North Brand Blvd
Glendale, CA 91203
 

Showtimes:
1:00 pm
7:00 pm

John Lloyd & Angel will grace both shows!

Ticket Price:
$23 (plus any theatre facility fee)

TO PURCHASE TICKETS:
1. Alex Theatre Box Office:
Friday - Sunday, 12nn – 5pm

2. Theatre hotline: (818) 243- ALEX (2539)

3. www.alextheatre.org

4. The Americana at Brand (Concierge Services desk)
889 Americana Way, Glendale, CA 91210 

General admission; no reserved seats.
All patrons are required to have a ticket for admission.
Children below 6 years old will not be allowed entrance.
Due to more mature theme of the film, please use discretion in bringing minors.
Doors open 1 hour before show time. Please do not arrive too early.

MEET AND GREET PROCESS!!

Get the chance to have your picture taken with John Lloyd Cruz & Angel Locsin!

100 lucky fans from the Los Angeles Premiere will be

randomly-selected to be part of the Meet & Greet and

have their pictures taken together with the stars.

Mechanics
Send the following to UnOfficiallyYours@abs-cbni.com or fax to (650) 551-1062,
Attn: Unofficially YoursMeet and Greet:

1. A copy of your purchased movie ticket or purchase confirmation and
2. the following complete information:

         First Name, Last Name
            Complete Address
            Telephone/ Cellphone Number
            Email Address

• The number of tickets purchased reflected on the confirmation should be accompanied by an equal number of names. i.e. No additional entries will be drawn for entries submitted with only 1 name but 2 or more tickets purchased.
• Only picture-taking is allowed. No autographs will be signed.
• All lucky participants will be grouped randomly into 4-6 per group.

DEADLINE of submission: February 20, 2012, 6pm PST.

Submission of entry signifies that you have read and accepts the terms and conditions below. If you do not agree to all of the terms, please do not submit an entry.

ENTRIES

• Fax or email entries must be received no later February 20, 2012, 6pm PST.
• Due to volume of entries, entries will not be acknowledged or replied to.
• No responsibility can be accepted for entries which are lost, delayed, misdirected or corrupted during delivery due to any computer malfunction, virus, bug, delay or other reason whatsoever.
• Incomplete or incorrect submissions will be automatically considered void.
• One submission per ticket only. Submitting more than once will not increase your chance of being drawn.
• The number of tickets purchased reflected on the confirmation should be accompanied by an equal number of names. i.e. No additional entries will be drawn for entries submitted with only 1 name but 2 or more tickets purchased.
• Odds of being selected depend on the number of eligible entries received.
• A list of lucky fans will be available on the website www.abs-cbnglobalmovies.com on February 23, 2012, 6pm PST.
• Lucky fan will be required to present a valid state ID that matches the submitted information.

MEET & GREET

• Meet & Greet is defined as the privilege given to the lucky fan to be able to see the artists up close and have picture taken with the artists, governed by the terms set by ABS-CBN.
• ABS-CBN reserves the sole right to revoke this privilege under circumstances that may threaten the security of the artists or event in any way.
• Only picture-taking is allowed. No autographs will be signed.
• All participants will be grouped randomly into 4-6 per group. Each group will have their picture taken at the same time. No individual shots will be allowed. If you are attending with family members or friends, please submit 1 entry with all your ticket confirmation info and all the names on one page.
• Participants can bring their own cameras. Staff will be present to take the picture.
• Meet & Greet pass is transferable but the person named on the lucky fans’ list should be the one to claim the pass.
• One Meet & Greet admission per pass only.

OTHERS

• Unless prohibited by law, submitting an entry constitutes permission to use winners’ and person accompanying the winners’ names and likenesses in all media for publicity purposes without any further compensation.
• Submitting an entry enrolls customer in ABS-CBN’s mailing list. Opt out by calling 1-800-227-9676.
• ABS-CBN will not sell customer information to third-party marketing companies.
• All decisions of ABS-CBN International and its respective parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries and agents are final and binding on the entrants in all respects.
• If any provision of this Agreement is prohibited by law or judged by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be unlawful, void or unenforceable, the provision shall, to the extent required, be severed from these Terms and shall not in any way affect any other circumstances pertaining to these Terms or the validity or enforcement of these Terms.

For more information, please visit ABS-CBNGlobalMovies.com

Box Office Report: A Mother's Story starring Pokwang earns P24.82 Million on it's 2 weeks!

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BOX OFFICE REPORT!!!

 

AS OF JANUARY 22, 2012 SUNDAY:

CURRENT: P24,815,781 PHILIPPINE PESOS

DOLLAR CONVERSION: $574, 764 THOUSANDS DOLLARS (US $1= P43.1756 PESOS)

WEEK 2; PLACED 5TH OVERALL IN BOX OFFICE; SHOWING IN 50 SCREENINGS NATIONWIDE; 

*This is an indie film. Originally produced by The Filipino Channel (TFC) and distributed by Star Cinema

Data Provided By: Box Office Mojo

A Mother's Story starring Pokwang- Official Movie Poster and Full Trailer!

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A Mother's Story starring Pokwang- EUROPE Screening Schedule & Locations!

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EUROPE- LONDON

November 26, 2011

Prince Charles Cinema

7 Leicester Place

London WC2H7BY

TFC Toll Free: 00-800-78684535

EUROPE- MILAN, ITALY

November 27, 2011

Cinema Arcobaleno

Viale Tunisia 11

20124 Milan, Italy

TFC Toll Free: 00-800-78684535

A Mother's Story starring Pokwang- CANADA Screening Schedule & Locations!

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CANADA- CALGARY, AB

November 11-24, 2011

Sunridge Spectrum Cineplex

2555-32^nd St. N.E.

Calgary AB T1Y7J6

CANADA- MISSISSAUGA, ON

November 11-24, 2011

Square One-Empire Studio 10

100 City Centre Drive

Mississauga, ON L5B 2C9

CANADA- SCARBOROUGH, ON

November 11-24, 2011

Coliseum Scarborough

300 Borough Dr.

Scarborough, ON M1P4P5

A Mother's Story starring Pokwang- USA Screening Schedule & Locations!

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UPDATED!!!!!!!!!! SEE NEW EXTENDED DATES!

The screening locations are ordered by state name (a-z). 

WE EXCLUSIVELY edit and re-ordered them.

* <--- for the first time ever--- with ENGLISH SUBTITLES at theaters with *

CALIFORNIA- CERRITOS/LOS ANGELES*

November 11-27, 2011 EXTENDED UNTIL: DECEMBER 1, 2011

Cerritos Stadium Cinema

12761 Towne Center Drive

Cerritos, CA. 90701

CALIFORNIA- NORTH HOLLYWOOD*

November 11-24, 2011

Century 8

12827 Victory Blvd.

North Hollywood, CA 91606

CALIFORNIA- ORANGE*

November 11-24, 2011

Orange Stadium Promenade

1701 W. Katella Avenue

Orange, CA 92868

CALIFORNIA- SAN FRANCISCO 

November 11-17, 2011 EXTENDED UNTIL: DECEMBER 1, 2011

UA Stonestown Twin

501 Buckingham Way

San Francisco, CA 94132

CALIFORNIA- SAN FRANCISCO/SF CENTER*

November 11-17, 2011 

845 Market Street

San Francisco, CA 94103

CALIFORNIA- SAN DIEGO*

November 11-24, 2011 EXTENDED UNTIL: DECEMBER 1, 2011

UA Horton Plaza

475 Horton Plaza

San Diego, CA 92101

CALIFORNIA- UNION CITY*

November 11-24, 2011 EXTENDED UNTIL: DECEMBER 1, 2011

Century 25
32100 Union Landing
Union City, CA 94587

CALIFORNIA- MILPITAS*

November 11-24, 2011 EXTENDED UNTIL: DECEMBER 1, 2011

Century Great Mall

1010 Great Mall Drive

Milpitas, CA 95035

CALIFORNIA- ELK GROVE/SACRAMENTO*

November 11-24, 2011

Century Laguna 16

9349 Big Horn Blvd.

Elk Grove, CA 95758

CALIFORNIA- VALLEJO*

November 11-24, 2011

Century 14 Vallejo

109 Plaza Drive

Vallejo, CA 94591

FLORIDA- JACKSONVILLE*

November 11-24, 2011

Cinemark Tinseltown

4535 Southside Boulevard

Jacksonville, FL 32216

HAWAII- AIEA*

November 11-24, 2011 EXTENDED UNTIL: DECEMBER 1, 2011

Pearlridge West Theatres

98 - 1005 Moanalua Road

Aiea, HI 96701

ILLINOIS- CHICAGO/PARK RIDGE                                                  

November 11-17, 2011

Pickwick Theatre

5 South Prospect Ave

Park Ridge, IL 60068

NEVADA- LAS VEGAS*

November 11-24, 2011 EXTENDED UNTIL: DECEMBER 1, 2011

Regal Village Square Stadium

9400 W Sahara Ave.,

Las Vegas, NV 89058

NEW JERSEY- HOBOKEN*

November 11-24, 2011 EXTENDED UNTIL: DECEMBER 1, 2011

Clearview Hoboken Cinemas

409 14th Street

Hoboken, NJ 07030

NEW JERSEY- BERGENFIELD*

November 11-24, 2011 EXTENDED UNTIL: DECEMBER 1, 2011

Clearview Bergenfield Cinemas

58 South Washington Ave.

Bergenfield, NJ 07621

NEW JERSEY- CLIFTON*                                                      

November 11-24, 2011

Clearview Allwood Theatre

96 Market Street

Clifton, NJ 07012

TEXAS- PLANO/DALLAS*

November 11-24, 2011

Cinemark (The Legacy)

7201 Centrail Expressway Suite #100

Plano, TX 75025

TEXAS- HOUSTON*

November 11-24, 2011

Tinseltown USA

12920 NW Freeway

Houston, TX 77040

TEXAS- MISSION

November 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 (Saturdays and Sundays)

Border Theater

905 N. Conway Ave.,

Mission, TX 78572

VIRGINIA- NORFOLK*

November 11-24, 2011 EXTENDED UNTIL: DECEMBER 1, 2011

Cinemark 18

880 North Military Hwy

Norfolk, VA 23502

WASHINGTON- SEATTLE/TUKWILA*

November 11-24, 2011 EXTENDED UNTIL: DECEMBER 1, 2011

Parkway Plaza Stadium 12
59110 South 180th Street
Tukwila, WA 98188

Full Trailer:

Soundtrack: