Happy Yipee Yehey host Mariel Rodriguez finally confirmed reports that she is leaving the ABS-CBN.

ABS-CBN’s entertainment website Push reported that Rodriguez already confirmed her transfer to TV5 and informed her fans about this decision via K-Text last Friday.

Here are the 3-part text messages that Mariel sent to her fans via K-Text:

Part 1:

“This is the card I sent to tita cory vidanes I told tita cory that I will still go to her bday parties this is nothing personal…its just work. Tita cory is one of a kind. The most approachable and down to earth boss. Tita cory was always good to me. If u have the chance to thank her pls do so…kasi ang bait niya talaga sakin so that’s it!!!!! Its a new chapter. I closed a book… I’m starting a new one…but the pages from the previous book will never be forgotten. have a happy weekend!!!!”

Part 2:

“This is the card attached to the flowers I sent tita linggit I said thank you to her because she always believed in me and my talent. She was more than a boss to me. She…tita linggit will always be in my heart. So many people. The others I haven’t even thanked. I said my thank yous to boss gabby,mam charo,tita cory,tita linggit, mr.bong osorio and direk lauren. Direk lauren was the one who interviewed me when I was still in channel 7. Then direk lauren got me in his unit. I remember what tito boy told me when he said I was going to do pbb… Tito boy said ‘mariel its not a lot of money but you are gna get the exposure of a lifetime’ that’s what tito boy told me. I never forgot. Direk lauren was always honest with me. I am grateful. I know our paths will cross again I didn’t get to thank sir deo but sir deo made me varga… He also believed in me…oh my gosh baka forever ang ktext kung babanggitin ko lahat ng malaki ang role na naplay sa buhay ko. Pero lahat yun nasa heart ko. Maraming salamat abs-cbn!!!!!”

Part 3:

“Official. I said my thank yous to abs last wednesday. I will always be grateful for the breaks that they gave me, the unforgettable experiences and the wonderful people I met along the way. Abs is home. I don’t like saying goodbye. I’m hopeful that one day I will see them all again. I grew up in abs. They made mariel rodriguez. Thank you abs-cbn. Thank you for the wonderful years!!!!!!!! Thank you!!! Sometimes there are things that u don’t exactly want to do but have to do in order to grow. Thank you for everything!!!!!!!!!!!! This is the hardest decision I’ve ever had to make. The hardest. Gusto ko magpasalamat sa lahat ng mga nag email,pumirma, nagtweet…lahat. The bosses told me about all of them. thank u po sa pagmamahal. Salamat na marami. I asked interactive if I may keep my ktext they were kind enough to allow me to keep it so that I can still be in touch with all of you!!!!!! I love you all!!!! Hindi po ito madali. Kaya lang I have to stand by my word. Thank you!!!!!!!!! I will be going to toni’s concert on the 31st I asked her already. That just goes to show that no matter our differences and misunderstandings friendship will supersede all. Okay? I hope that clarifies everything thank u again!!! May God bless all of us.”

Notice that in the second text message, The HYY host thanked the big bosses of ABS-CBN. She also acknowledged the roles of Lauren Dyogi and Boy Abunda who helped her bag the hosting stints in various shows of the Kapamilya network.

The outgoing HYY host reiterated that she will always consider ABS-CBN as her home.

Meanwhile, Rodriguez is set to reunite with Willie Revillame as her first project with TV5 is to co-host the primetime variety game show Wil Time Bigtime. Mariel and Revillame have worked together in the defunct Kapamilya program Wowowee for several years before the latter transferred to TV5 last year.

According to Cristy Fermin, Rodriguez will have a grand debut on Wil Time Bigtime this coming October 15.

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TV5 has released the full trailer of the Nora Aunor mini-serye “Sa Ngalan ng Ina.”

After 9 years, Nora Aunor is coming back to primetime television via TV5′s first mini-serye “Sa Ngalan ng Ina.”

Joining the Superstar in this mini-serye are Christopher de Leon, Eugene Domingo, Rosanna Roces, Bembol Roco, Nadine Samonte, Raquel Villavicencio, Alwyn Uytingco, Karel Marquez and Edgar Allan Guzman.

“Sa Ngalan ng Ina” is set to premiere this October 3 at 9:00 p.m. on TV5.

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TV5’s afternoon and primetime blocks get even more exciting with the network’s revamped program grid.

Starting Monday, September 26, TV5’s public service afternoon block fortifies as top-rated baranggay hall on air Face to Face moves to the 4:30 pm timeslot, followed by the Tulfo brothers’ T3: Kapatid Sagot Kita at 5:30 pm. News program Aksyon completes the public service trio at 6:00 pm.
By bringing two opposing camps in a forum, Face to Face aims to enlighten and eventually reconcile the two erring parties with the help and guidance of experts. Hosted by Amy Perez, Face to Face has been a consistent morning top-rater. Now that it is moving to the afternoon timeblock, it promises a bigger and better show that aims to reach out to more viewers.
TV5’s primetime also shakes up as Willie Revillame’s popular game-variety show Wil Time Big Time starts airing earlier at 6:30 p.m. on weeknights. Viewers will then be treated to back-to-back action and adventure with well-loved series Bangis and aksyonserye Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum. All these and more only on TV5.

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Catch the two-part anniversary special of Public Atorni on September 15 and 22 after AKSYON JournalisMO on TV5.

They say godparents are handpicked by parents to support a child’s upbringing and personal development. And so Chona Martinez, godmother of Jessica, did just that. She was always ready to care for her goddaughter whenever her parents were not around. That’s why it breaks the doting ninang’s heart when a tearful Jessica confided that she was being abused by different men—sold by her own mother no less. Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) chief and people’s attorney, Persida Acosta, flies to Cebu to look after the potential violation of Child Abuse Act and let the complainant and respondent face mediation in the anniversary special of Public Atorni this Thursday after AKSYON JournalisMO on TV5.

After settling more than 100 cases mostly concentrated in Mega Manila, NEWS5’s reality-based on-air mediation program Public Atorni goes to Cebu to be of help to Kapatids in need of legal aid services. The show lets the wheels of justice get unclogged by settling claims and disputes through the mediation of Atty. Acosta.

“I’m personally very happy with this program because this is consistent with the mandate of PAO to encourage battling parties to reconcile through alternative means such asmediation, conciliation and arbitration. The options are clear for them: asunto o areglo (to sue or to settle),” says Atty. Acosta.

Aside from the child abuse case, Public Atorni will also look into three other issues from Cebu, including a theft case involving best buds ‘Ruffa’ and ‘Angel.’ The two are so well-bonded that they almost share the same misfortune, passion and likes. But that passion had created a vacuum—all because of a missing make-up kit.

The mediation on-air show has also conducted a free legal clinic to hear local cases there with the assistance of NEWS5 senior reporter Ina Zara and AKSYON Bisaya co-anchor Lanne Sino Cruz.

Be informed about legal rights. Watch the two-part anniversary special of Public Atorni on September 15 and 22 after AKSYON JournalisMO on TV5. Catch the full and earlier episodes of NEWS5’s public affairs programs from Monday to Friday, 8:30-9:30pm, on TV5’s 24/7 news channel Aksyon TV (Channel 41 in Mega Manila, Channel 29 in Metro Cebu and Davao, Channel 1 on Cignal Digital TV and Channel 59 on Sky Cable).

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Tintin joins Chiqui and Amy as they engage and empower moms like them in TV5’s new morning show “Kumare Klub.”

Moms at home tuned in earlier to watch the pilot episode of Kumare Klub right after the newly-revitalized Sapul sa Singko on TV5.

TV5’s newest daily morning magazine offering is a spin-off to Sapul sa Singko’s mommy-centric segment Kumare Tips following a very positive feedback from the then segment hosted by Amy Perez and Chiqui Roa-Puno. Joining the magkumare Amy and Chiqui in the newest program under TV5 News and Information Division is the newest addition to Kapatid Network, Chistine Bersola Babao.

Tintin, as what she’s widely-known, has been one of the most prominent faces of morning shows since she started co-anchoring her very first morning show with her real-life husband, broadcaster Julius Babao 15 years ago. A hands-on mom to her kids Antonia and Antonio Francesco, the radio-TV host and children’s book author has been supporting advocacies that champion women’s and children’s welfare and right parenting for moms.

“Ever since we launched the segment on Sapul sa Singko, we’ve seen how the viewers, especially mothers who stay at home, patronized every tips Tiyang Amy and Nyora Chiqui deliver in a very light and easy-to-understand manner. They’re watching real mothers themselves who can relate to their daily dealings as manager of household. This prompted the management to produce a standalone show dedicated to mothers,” said Bing Mallari-Maaño, program manager of NEWS5.

“And with Amy, Chiqui and Tintin aboard, we are very hopeful that our viewers will embrace our team’s effort to put up a very informative show for moms,” Bing continued.

Every day, the dynamic trio serves the viewers with exciting dishes of information and solutions that will surely become helpful to every household. Together they solve household concerns with very easy steps and using simple and often-overlooked materials and remedies via “Kumare Tips.” Most of the time, the welfare of their family always comes first for mothers. Through “Kumare Chika,” Ate Tintin, Nyora Chiqui and Tiyang Amy will talk to mothers and look after their personal (and sometimes) relationship problems with light-hearted kwentuhan about domestic trends and bits of showbiz intrigues.

Tiyang Amy talks about potential startup businesses and entrepreneurial activities that mothers can engage in via “NegoTyang; while she gives ideas on what’s good for lunch on “Luto na ba, Tiyang?” Meanwhile, Ate Tin gives a daily dose of parenting tips through “Parentin;” while making sure that moms could stay fab even at home on “Fashionistang Mudra.” Nyora Chiqui, on the other hand, teaches mom to stay fit and live healthy one step at a time via “Chiqui-Chiqui Dance” and “Ok ka lang?” Other must-watch segments are cheap and bargain finds “Pasok sa Budget,” “Pera Pera Lang” with Chinkee Tan and “Palengke Watch” with Rhoda Magnaye.

Don’t miss every episode of Kumare Klub from Monday to Friday, 7am to 8am, after Sapul sa Singko on TV5.

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Starting this Monday, July 18, primetime viewing is spiced with intense drama and unique characters in the first TV adaptation of a classic Pinoy comics series – Rod Santiago’s The Sisters.

Top-billed by the newest Kapatid star who is touted as the prime actress of her generation, Nadine Samonte in a challenging dual role, Rod Santiago’s The Sisters features the compelling story of twin sisters Cristina and Bella Santiago whose relationship is put to the test with the consequences of their personal choices and the obstacles that fate brings their way.
The Santiago twins may look exactly alike, but beneath their identical facade lies an extreme difference that entails their twisted fate. Cristina and Bella will also fall prey to the scheming ways of their vindictive aunt Socorro (Rio Locsin), who will stop at nothing to take everything from the sisters and their family.
This new primetime series also brings back one of the most talented actors and sought after leading men to popular dramatic actresses, Leandro Munoz. Portraying the role of the twins’ childhood friend Rafael, his character will be enmeshed in a complicated love triangle that will greatly affect the bond between the two sisters.
Under the incomparable direction of Bb. Joyce Bernal and Argel Joseph, Rod Santiago’s The Sisters boasts of a powerhouse cast that also includes Eddie Garcia, Alicia Alonzo, Zoren Legaspi, Lotlot De Leon, Susan Africa, Edgar Allan Guzman, Rocky Gutierrez, Alyana Asistio, James Blanco, Wendell Ramos, introducing Eula Caballero and Victor Silayan.
Rod Santiago’s The Sisters brings forth as its theme song an exceptional rendition of the song “Hiram” as performed by Faith Cuneta with Gerald Salonga’s Philharmonic Orchestra.
Starting this July 18, primetime viewing levels up in dramatic intensity with the much-awaited premiere of Rod Santiago’s The Sisters. Don’t miss this unfolding of the most riveting story ever serialized on television.
Rod Santiago’s The Sisters airs weeknights after Bangis on TV5.

Watch the teaser trailer for “The Sisters” here:

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After making waves in Philippine broadcasting and expanding its reach to key cities all over the country, TV5 takes another giant leap forward by launching two international channels that will give Filipinos overseas access to the network’s most popular programs.

The two new channels – Kapatid TV5 and Aksyon TV International – are being run by the network’s affiliate company Pilipinas Global Network, Ltd. (PGN Ltd.), a British Virgin Islands company which is 60% owned by PLDT and 40% owned by ABC Development Corporation. These will initially be made available to television viewers in the Middle East, North Africa and Europe.
“Our vision is to build a global community of subscribers who wish to remain connected with their Filipino roots. We shall provide our global Kapatids a bundle of services that will bring them even closer to their loved ones back home,” said Claro P. Carmelo Ramirez, President of PGN, Ltd.
Kapatid TV5 carries most of TV5’s flagship programs such as Face to Face, Wil Time Bigtime, Babaeng Hampaslupa, Juicy, Paparazzi, Talentadong Pinoy, Wow Mali, R U Kidding Me?, Sugo Mga Kapatid, Bagets, Iskul Bukol, among others.
Meanwhile, the Aksyon TV International is a news, information, public service and sports channel that will air News5 programs Aksyon, Aksyon Journalismo, Andar ng mga Balita, Tutok Tulfo, Wanted, Dokumentado, USI, Public Atorni, Alagang Kapatid, Cristy Ferminute, Duelo, Kalibre 41, plus other TV5 news and public affairs programs. It will also carry local sports programs from AKTV (TV5’s primetime sports block on IBC-13).
Aside from these two channels, PGN Ltd. is also exclusively responsible for the syndication business which aims to distribute TV5’s programs to other broadcasters and channels in the various continents; both for Filipino and non-Filipino viewers.
Pilipinas Global Network, Ltd. also announced its entry into the Middle East, Europe, and North Africa through its partner, Orbit Showtime Network (OSN), a subscription television service in these territories which broadcasts channels in Arabic, English, and Filipino languages. OSN was founded through a merger between Orbit Communications Company and Showtime Arabia. Its headquarters is located in Dubai Media City in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. OSN is the ultimate destination for the widest choice of brand new premium entertainment in these regions.
“We are very happy to welcome Kapatid TV5 and Aksyon TV International to the OSN platform,” said David Butorac, CEO of OSN. “The entry of these 2 premium Filipino channels further cements our drive to provide the best Philippine news and entertainment to our Filipino subscribers in the Middle East, North Africa and Europe.”
With OSN, the Kapatid TV5 and Aksyon TV International channels will be available in Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Chad, Djibouti, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Palestine and in the OSN market in Europe that includes Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernesey, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom and the Vatican City.
Pilipinas Global Network, Ltd. is also looking at expanding into the US and Canada towards the end of 2011, and well as in the Asia and the Pacific regions.

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Nadine Samonte finally accepted the offer of TV5 to star in its newest drama program “The Sisters.”

The StarStruck alum was last seen on GMA’s afternoon program “My Lover, My Wife” in a starring role alongside Maxene Magalona and Luis Alandy.

Now she will star in “The Sisters,” her first project as a “Kapatid,” under the direction by Bb. Joyce Bernal.

According to reports, her leading men in the said drama program are returning actor Leandro Muñoz and model-turned-actor Victor Silayan.

Image courtesy of GMA-7

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Controversial TV host Willie Revillame and his show “Willing Willie” are set to return on Philippine television this coming May 7, 2011, after a one month break, this according to showbiz talk show Cristy Fermin.
The Paparazzi host announced today that Willie Revillame has already talked with TV5′s top executives regarding the major changes that they need to make in order for the show’s return.
Televiewers can expect not only a change in the show’s format but also some technical improvements including the first ever LED dance floor in the country.
Does it mean we can also expect a “brand new” Willie Revillame?

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“Mawawala kami ng dalawang linggo. Mahal na mahal ko kayo. Ipagdasal nyong makabalik pa ang programa (Willing Willie),” Revillame said. He added that they are supposed to celebrate the 6th month of Willing Willie on air this April 23 and he enumerated all the setbacks that they encountered for the show to go on, the latest of which is the controversial March 12 episode wherein he was accused by some government agencies, religious organizations and prominent personalities of committing child abuse (CLICK HERE FOR RELATED ARTICLE).

Revillame also expressed his disappointments to big companies who immediately pulled out their ad placements from the show because of the incident, like Procter and Gamble and Mang Inasal among others.

He also attacked celebrities who expressed their disgust about about the incident via their Twitter accounts. He named these celebrities as follows: Lea Salonga, Aiza Seguerra, Bianca Gonzales, Jim Paredes, Lea Navarro, Mylene Dizon, Tuesday Vargas, K Brosas and Agot Isidro.

Revillame questioned the said celebrities on what they have made to help the poor. “Nakagawa ba kayo ng tulong? Anong nagawa nyo? Nagbigay ba kayo sa Bantay Bata ng 1 million? Ung mga taong yan winasak ang pangalan ko sa Twitter,” he asked.

“May natulungan ba kayong mahirap? Aiza, magpakalalake ka! Agot, wala ka namang anak kung makapacomment ka! Bianca, akala mo kung sino ka na,” he added.

He threatened to sue them in court.

According to a TV5 insider, Willie Revillame will contemplate until Holy Week if he will leave showbiz once and for all. If not, the show might resume airing after that.

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With an all-celebrity Talentado line-up, viewers will surely be hooked this weekend as they watch some of the most notable performances from Ryan’s closest friends: Daiana Meneses, Jose and Marion of Fear Factor, Miriam Quiambao, Jeffrey Santos, and LJ Moreno.

Find out how the celebrity Talentados will battle it out onstage and see who will be able to impress the special panel of talent scouts –- comprised of Ryan’s wife Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo, Shalala, Direk Joey Reyes, and Congress representative Lucy Torres-Gomez.

Moreover, don’t miss the special participation of Ryan’s mother-in-law, Mommy Carol, as Chairman of the Jury. Ryan’s stylist, talent manager, friends and fans are also part of the jury to help determine the best performer of the night.

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Viewers will surely be glued to their TV screens for an hour and a half on weekday afternoons as Summer Super Sine showcases an exciting line-up of blockbuster Hollywood movies dubbed in Filipino.

Fantastic 4, X-Men, The Mummy, and Mortal Kombat are but a few of the wide range of movie hits featured in Summer Super Sine, so don’t miss out on the fun and excitement of a more thrilling summer afternoon TV viewing.

Summer Super Sine airs this April to June, Monday to Friday at 4:00pm-5:30pm, before Aksyon on TV5.

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On its first anniversary, the pioneering talak-serye pays back to its millions of viewers by presenting the show’s most explosive episodes yet from April 4 to 8 (Monday to Friday) and through a special anniversary segment titled “Abot-Kamay, Kapatid” that reaches out to the people who have been part of the show.
Starting on Monday (April 4), Face to Face showcases a series of special episodes that feature the next talk-of-the-town stories, major confrontations, tear-jerking revelations, infidelity caught-on-camera and a grand wedding spectacle—all in one week. It also highlights “Abot-Kamay, Kapatid,” a gift-giving segment for the benefit of past case subjects of the number one daytime show.

Citing data from Nielsen Media Research from March 1 to 23, Face to Face is still the most watched program in Mega Manila on its timeslot (10:30-11:30am), with 30% audience share versus GMA’s 28% and ABS-CBN’s 25%.
As it enters its second year, the “Barangay Hall On-Air” continues to mirror domestic and communal conflicts of Filipinos, and tries to resolve every single dispute by pinning down the root cause of the problem with host Amy Perez as a referee and the Trio Tagapayo—comprised of Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) chief Atty. Persida Acosta and Atty. Ben Persida, legal experts; Fr. Sonny Merida and Fr. Gerry Tapiador, spiritual advisers; and Dr. Camille Caces-Garcia, resident psychiatrist—sharing their expertise to infuse reason amidst warring parties.

“The overnight success of Face to Face on daytime is proof that no formula works every time on TV. We’ve witnessed how Face to Face soared to become the most favourite program among thousands of households over the past year. We’re proud of this show because it continues to offer venue to discuss, and hopefully fix problems,” said Mr. Perci Intalan, Head of Entertainment and Creative Production of TV5.
The success of Face to Face also gave birth to a spin-off show that narrates the real accounts behind the most remarkable stories tackled on the show—Untold Stories Mula sa Face to Face. The drama anthology is also hosted by Amy Perez and airs every Thursday night after Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak.
The most engaging anniversary special of Face to Face happens from Monday to Friday (April 4-8), 10:30-11:30am only on TV5.

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Joseph the Artist bested other Hall of Famers like beatboxer Beatbox Gor, Broadway princesses The Believers, sensuous singing trio Newborn Divas, fiery pole dancer Sfazhiva, real-life acrobatic partners Zion Show, amazing poi dancers Fire Attraction, and dancing duo RR Friends, and the wildcard finalist Belinda Adora’s Stepkids (young ballroom dancers).

During the Battle of the Champions Saturday night, Joseph the Artist did not only mesmerize the judges and audience with his artistry but also touched their hearts and stirred their emotions by the heartwarming story produced by his sand arts.

The said episode last night when Joseph the Artist and 8 other Talentados delivered their grand performances garnered a whopping 56.5% audience share according to AGB Nielsen Philippines.

Meanwhile, the announcement of this year’s winner was made tonight, March 13, at the Ynarez Center in Antipolo, by its host Ryan Agoncillo.

Joseph the Artist won P1M cash prize, a brand new Chevrolet car, a four year scholarship at ICI and the privilege to represent the country at the World Championship of Performing Arts (WCOPA) in Hollywood.

Also featured in tonight’s live results show are celebrity Talentados who partnered with last year’s Talentadong Pinoy Hall of Famers: Ciara Sotto with the Far East Acrobats, Valeen Montenegro with the Tribal Dancers, Regine Tolentino with Makata Tawanan, and Rosanna Roces with Leah Patricio.

The Celebrity Talentado are Ciara Sotto and the Far East Acrobats.

Here is the video why Joseph the Artist emerged as the winner:

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Aside from doing TV sitcoms and movies from various film outfits, Eugene Domingo will now venture into game show hosting via TV5′s “Lucky Numbers.”

This is not her first time hosting a television show. She’s done this job via GMA-7′s “Cool Center”, “Wachamakulit” and “Comedy Bar.” But TV5′s “Lucky Numbers” is different because it’s the local version of a popular British game show called “Magic Numbers.” It’s a hard core tv game show although we can expect Eugene to inject some elements of comedy to make it entertaining as well as exciting to televiewers.

Lucky Numbers, just like the original “Magic Numbers”, is a fast-paced, gripping show where cellphone numbers can win you a huge amount of money live. The show will generate six magic numbers through a mix of studio surprises and high-energy performances by Jon Avila, Andrew Wolfe, Tres Marias, Biriteras, Jan Nieto, Wendy Valdez and Regine Tolentino and other celebrity guests. To register, home viewers will have to earn two numbers (based on the last seven digits of the cellphone number) from six magic numbers generated. One lucky phone contestant is then selected to participate in the tension-filled money end-game where they can win up to P1 million in cash prizes.

Lucky Numbers is set to premiere this Sunday (1:00 p.m.), February 27, right after Joey de Leon‘s Pinoy Samurai. It’s part of TV5′s Tanghaling Go-Go-Go!

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15 year-old Eula Caballero from Cebu was declared Star Factor’s Brightest Star during the grand finals held today, December 5, at the Ynares Sports Complex in Pasig.
Eula bested 3 other grand finalists – Morisette Amon, also from Cebu, who was named 2nd brightest star, Christian Samson from Bulacan who placed third and Ritz Alzul of Pampanga who finished fourth.
According to host Ruffa Gutierrez, Eula will bring home prize packages from Banana Peel and Ever Bilena, 4-year college scholarship from AMA Education System, P1-million talent contract with TV5, P1-million cash (tax free) and a brand new house and lot at Trece Martirez, Cavite.

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4 TV5 programs performed well in Mega Manila’s primetime race last November 27, Saturday, with Talentadong Pinoy at no. 1, LOL: Laugh or Lose at no. 3, Willing Willie at no. 4 and Midnight DJ at no. 7.

This is the reason why last Saturday, TV5 ruled primetime viewing with 33.5% audience share against GMA-7′s 27.6% and ABS-CBN’s 22.3%.

Then last Sunday, TV5 captured the no. 1 spot in the primetime race again courtesy of Talentadong Pinoy. Magic? Gimik! placed 3rd and Pidol’s Wonderland place 9th. The Kapatid Network had 30.9% audience share in the primetime race while GMA-7 had 28.4% and ABS-CBN had 19.3%.

Eat Bulaga!, on the other hand, is the leader in the daytime race last Nov. 26, 27, 28 and 30. The no. daytime program last Sunday is Kapuso Movie Festival featuring Scaregivers.

TOP 10 DAYTIME AND PRIMETIME PROGRAMS IN MEGA MANILA
(Nov. 26 to 30, 2010; AGB Mega Manila People’s Ratings)

November 26, Friday

Daytime:

1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 9.7%
2. Temptation of Wife (GMA-7) – 8.9%
3. Koreana (GMA-7) – 8.1%
4. Little Star (GMA-7) – 6.1%
5. Juanita Banana (ABS-CBN) – 5.5%
6. Ang Yaman Ni Lola (GMA-7) / Alyna (ABS-CBN) – 5.3%
7. Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 5.2%
8. Down With Love (ABS-CBN) – 4%
9. Kapuso Movie Festival: Ikaw Lamang (GMA-7) – 3.7%
10. Shaman King (GMA-7) – 3.3%

Primetime:

1. Imortal (ABS-CBN) – 11.8%
2. Mara Clara (ABS-CBN) / Grazilda (GMA-7) – 10.5%
3. Beauty Queen (GMA-7) – 10.2%
4. Bantatay (GMA-7) – 9.9%
5. Willing Willie (TV5) – 9.8%
6. Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown (GMA-7) – 9.4%
7. 24 Oras (GMA-7) / Noah (ABS-CBN) – 8.9%
8. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) – 8.6%
9. Kristine (ABS-CBN) – 8.2%
10. Kokey @ Ako (ABS-CBN) – 7.6%

November 27, Saturday

Daytime:

1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 12.5%
2. Kapamilya Holiday Blockbusters: The Incredibles (ABS-CBN) – 6.5%
3. Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 5.4%
4. Kapuso Megahit Festival: Batman Begins (GMA-7) / Wish Ko Lang (GMA-7) – 5%
5. Startalk (GMA-7) – 4.5%
6. Pilipinas Win Na Win! (ABS-CBN) – 4.4%
7. 5 Max Movies (TV5) – 3.8%
8. Ed, Edd, Eddy (TV5) – 3.5%
9. Chuggington (TV5) / Johnny Bravo (TV5) – 3.4%
10. Boys Over Flowers Forever (ABS-CBN) – 3.3%

Primetime:

1. Talentadong Pinoy (TV5) – 12.1%
2. Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) – 10.3%
3. LOL: Laugh Or Lose (TV5) – 9.4%
4. Willing Willie (TV5) / Imbestigador (GMA-7) – 9.1%
5. 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) – 9%
6. Wansapantaym: Ali Badbad (ABS-CBN) – 8.2%
7. Midnight DJ (TV5) – 7.2%
8. Kapuso Movie Festival: Fantastic Man (GMA-7) – 7.1%
9. Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) – 6.8%
10. TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) – 6.7%

November 28, Sunday

Daytime:

1. Kapuso Movie Festival: Scaregivers (GMA-7) – 7.8%
2. Party Pilipinas (GMA-7) – 6%
3. ASAP XV (ABS-CBN) / Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts (ABS-CBN) – 4.7%
4. Showbiz Central (GMA-7) – 4.3%
5. The Buzz (ABS-CBN) – 4%
6. The Powerpuff Girls (TV5) – 3.5%
7. Your Song Presents Andi (ABS-CBN) – 3.3%
8. Ed, Edd N Eddy (TV5) – 2.8%
9. Shin Mazinger Z (GMA-7) / Batman: The Brace and the Bold (TV5) – 2.7%
10. Oggy and the Cockroaches (TV5) / Dexter’s Laboratory (TV5) – 2.6%

Primetime:

1. Talentadong Pinoy (TV5) – 10%
2. Kap’s Amazing Stories (GMA-7) – 9.5%
3. Magic? Gimik! (TV5) – 9.4%
4. Pepito Manaloto (GMA-7) – 8.4%
5. 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) – 8%
6. Mel & Joey (GMA-7) – 7.6%
7. Rated K (ABS-CBN) – 6.6%
8. TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) – 5.8%
9. Pidol’s Wonderland (TV5) – 5.6%
10. Show Me Da Manny (GMA-7) – 5.5%

November 29, Monday

Daytime:

1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 11.7%
2. Temptation of Wife (GMA-7) – 10.2%
3. Koreana (GMA-7) – 8.5%
4. Kapamilya Blockbusters: Ang Darling Kong Aswang (ABS-CBN) – 7.9%
5. Little Star (GMA-7) – 7.4%
6. Ang Yaman Ni Lola (GMA-7) – 6.9%
7. Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 6.5%
8. Detective Conan (GMA-7) – 5.6%
9. Pilipinas, Win Na Win! (ABS-CBN) / Juanita Banana (ABS-CBN) – 5.3%
10. Shout Out (ABS-CBN) – 4.8%

Primetime:

1. Bantatay (GMA-7) – 11.7%
2. Grazilda (GMA-7) – 11.6%
3. 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 11.5%
4. Imortal (ABS-CBN) – 11.3%
5. Willing Willie (TV5) / Jillian: Namamasko Po! (GMA-7) – 10.7%
6. Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown (GMA-7) – 10.6%
7. Noah (ABS-CBN) – 10.4%
8. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) – 10.2%
9. Mara Clara (ABS-CBN) – 9.9%
10. Beauty Queen (GMA-7) – 9.1%

November 30, Tuesday

Daytime:

1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 10%
2. Temptation of Wife (GMA-7) – 8.1%
3. Koreana (GMA-7) – 7.7%
4. Little Star (GMA-7) – 6%
5. Ang Yaman Ni Lola (GMA-7) – 5.6%
6. Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 5.5%
7. Pilipinas, Win Na Win! (ABS-CBN) – 5.4%
8. Kapuso Movie Festival (GMA-7) – 5.2%
9. Alyna (ABS-CBN) – 4.9%
10. Juanita Banana (ABS-CBN) – 4.7%

Primetime:

1. Imortal (ABS-CBN) – 13.2%
2. 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 11.9%
3. Willing Willie (TV5) – 11.8%
4. Mara Clara (ABS-CBN) – 11.6%
5. Bantatay (GMA-7) – 11.3%
6. Grazilda (GMA-7) – 10.8%
7. Noah (ABS-CBN) – 10.5%
8. Jillian: Namamasko Po! (GMA-7) – 10.3%
9. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) – 9.4%
10. Beauty Queen (GMA-7) – 9.3%

Source: AGB Nielsen Phils.

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The management of TV5 revealed today that former Wowowee host Willie Revillame has inked the deal with the Kapatid network to be one of its talents.

Despite some legal issues regarding his existing contract with ABS-CBN, Willie Revillame has signed up with TV5 last September 7, 2010. Present in the contract signing were TV5 executives and his new business partner Vic del Rosario of Viva.

Chairman Manny V. Pangilinan said his network had simply answered the public clamor and petitions to bring back Willie on television with a new show they are calling “Willing Willie.”

Here is the official statement of TV5:

“Fans, supporters and viewers of popular host Willie Revillame will surely have reason to rejoice because their idol will definitely return on TV as a certified talent of the newest and most aggressive broadcast network in the country, TV5. Now an official TV5 Kapatid, Willie will soon be hosting a new variety and game show entitled Willing Willie on primetime which will surely endear him more to his legions of followers all across the country and around the world. The program is managed by Wil Productions Inc. and is co-produced with TV5.”

In line with the current developments, ABS-CBN filed a P486 million counterclaim damage suit against Willie Revillame yesterday for breaching his contract with the Kapamilya network.

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Funnyman Joey de Leon becomes a generous don as he gives away house and lot in the newest family game show “House or Not” every Sunday starting September 12, 12nn-1pm on TV5.

Don Joey’s quick wit and unparalleled comedy antics will not be missed as he topbills the potential hit game show. The bighearted don is sharing some of his fortunes to a deserving team of family members that are willing to take on any challenges to win. His sexy MayorDonna (Ruffa Mi) and muchachas will do the house chores leading to the jackpot as every episode features new games, new players and new prizes!

The family that plays together wins together, as House or Not calls on some enthusiastic group of family members to play.

To turn the house rolling, the game challenges several groups to hit slippery obstacles and outdo others to be the only group standing strong. A stylized doll house with four rooms (each representing a home showcase) awaits the winning team inside the studio. They have to secure their way and win corresponding games against the keen eyes of some outrageous “guardians.” The team will advance to the final game after completing three sets of game. Meanwhile, the family members are up for some sweaty course as they have to beat a fast-paced giant treadmill with obstacles along the way to win the last remaining showcase. The family is one-key away from their dream house as they have to pick the right key to their home.

Build your dream house one obstacle at a time in House or Not, which premieres this Sunday, 12nn-1pm on TV5.

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TV5 is searching for Philippine showbiz’ next big stars via a new star search show to be hosted by Ruffa Gutierrez called “Star Factor.”

The resident judges of Star Factor are Talent5 Head Audie Gemora, Maestro Ryan Cayabyab, director Jose Javier Reyes, fashion photographer Raymund Isaac and talent manager Annabelle Rama.

Here are the audition dates and venues:

Manila -July 25, at the SM Mall of Asia

Davao- August 1, at SM City Davao

Cebu – August 7, at SM Cebu

Audition is open to all “artistahin” teens, age 13 to 18. Just bring the following to the audition venues:

* 2 pictures (1 close up shot, 1 fullbody)
* certified true copy of birth certificate and
* a letter of parental consent if you’re below 18

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