Bianca Gonzales and Stephanie Zubiri are back to host Modern Living Season 6

PhilSTAR’s Modern Living TV is back for its 6th season! Hosted by STAR’s lifestyle columnists Bianca Gonzales and Stephanie Zubiri, Modern Living TV continues to present informative and entertaining segments that feature the hottest lifestyle trends.

For the pilot episode, Steph and Bianca interview women of substance, Audrey Zubiri and Rissa Mananquil. Find out how Audrey juggles her life as an entrepreneur, mom, wife and public servant with a smile; and how supermodel turned entrepreneur Rissa manages to keep her family the top priority in her busy life.

Up next, Bianca shares tips and tricks on how to take Instagram-worthy food snaps with food photographer himself, Cy Ynares. Learn various techniques to make your feed definitely #IGFeedGoals.

Lastly, Steph wanders around The Peninsula Manila and checks out their awesome 40th anniversary offerings. What surprises await her?

The sixth season of Modern Living TV has 13 episodes, running every Saturday on ANC at 6:00 p.m., with replays on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Modern Living TV is the first lifestyle TV show by a news media organization.

Every 30-minute episode of Modern Living TV features the latest eye candy in the form of breathtaking living spaces and other elements of modern living.

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Calling Angelyn or Angeline, kindly be with me later at McDonalds!

Carlo or Karlo. Mark or Marc. Mary, Merry, or Marie. ​

Do you know someone who has the same name as you? You and your friend are in for a treat if you share the same name, even if they are not spelled with the same set of letters! ​

Enjoy FREE 1PC Chicken McDo a la carte for you and your namesake on September 27,Tuesday, 2:00 PM to 3:00PM in select participating McDonald’s restaurants nationwide. Simply bring a valid ID with photo to prove that you and your companion have the same name or similar sounding name. ​

Mark your calendar and invite your friend for this special treat. You can’t resist saying, “McMcMc-Masarap!” with every bite of McDonald’s best-tasting chicken that is marinated, breaded, and fried to a golden perfection! This offer is valid for dine-in only. Check out mcdonalds.com.ph for complete details. ​

Now you can have fun not only by calling each other in the same name but also by tasting the juicier and tastier Chicken McDo. ​

See you Carlo, Karlo, Mary, Marie, Jayson, Jason, Liza, Lisa, Lieza, Paulo, Paolo, and friends! ​

Don’t forget to post your photos enjoying Chicken McDo on Facebook,facebook.com/McDo.ph or tag @McDo_PH on Twitter or Instagram with #PaChickenMcDo.

The Alex Gonzaga-Joseph Marco chemistry first worked wonders via the TV adaptation of the Koreanovela "Pure Love" on ABS-CBN.
It was in the same series that televiewers first fell in love with the screen pairing which, sources say, almost led to a real-life romance.

Regal Entertainment's Mother Lily and Roselle Monteverde were among those who took notice of the banked on the TV magic Alex and Joseph created that they chose to cast them as lead stars in the feel-good rom-com "My Rebound Girl".
Shooting Alex and Joseph's romantic scenes in Benguet was a breeze for Directore Emmanuel Dela Cruz.

In the film, Alex is Raquel or Rocky, dubbed as the Pambansang Rebound Girl.

Rocky's dad wanted to bring her with him abroad but she declined and put up her own business, the Perfect Blend Cafe, with several business partner-friends (including boyfriend Timmy) instead.

Rocky may not be a stunner but she is kind, trusting and jolly.

Just when she thinks her plans are falling into place. Timmy, who happens to be their group's main financier, backs out of Perfect Blend to reconcile with an ex-girlfriend.

In short, Rocky is dumped for another girl.

Heartbroken, Rocky had wanted to quit the cafe venture until her saviour, Rich Magsanoc (Joseph) comes along.

Each come on too strong for the other on their first meeting.
Financier Rich also serves as the cafe's manager. As they go along, though, both agree to co-mange the shop on the condition that the cafe will make use of Rich's coffee beans from an almost idle coffee fam.

During one of Rocky's visits to the coffee farm in Benguet, she discovers how much Rich wants to revive the farm to convince his mom against selling the property.

She also learns that Rich has just been dumped by his long-time girlfriend.

From then on, Rocky and Rich's relationship become sweeter as they develop their own signature blends.

Disagreements ended up in a date until Rich finds himself slowly falling for Rocky.
Rocky eventually agrees to be Rich's girlfriend even when at the back of her mind, she wasn't sure whether or not she was getting into another 'rebound" relationship.

Their love story gets a major twist when Rich's former girlfriend shows up the cafe's inauguration.

Will Rocky give up or will she fight for Rich's love this time?

"MRG" is definitely Alex and Joseph's biggest break on the big screen as a tandem.

Form being a host, singer, comedienne and author, Alex moved on to headline the TV series "Inday Bote".

She has also done other movies like "I've Fallen For You" Praybeyt Benjamin  and "Buy Now, Die LAter" but "MRG" is her toughest challenge and based on the trailer, she was able to pass the test with flying colors.

For his part, Joseph has done lead roles for such TV series as "Dolce Amore" and a few films. But "MRG" catapults him to the romantic lead status.
Alex and Joseph's director, Direk Emma himself shows a lot of promise. He has handled several movies like "Slumber Party", "Kailangan Kita" and "Sarong Banggi."

Direk Emma is a screen writer, film maker, theater artist, graphic artist and songwriter. He, too, is one of the founding members of Bedbugs, an underground comics group.
Together, Alex, Joseph and Direk Emma make "My Rebound Girl" a relatable, heart-wrenching yet heartwarming story that will hit you hard with reality - but might just heal your bitter, black, broken heart.

Get a taste of and experience Alex and Joseph's magic as "My Rebound Girl" hits local screens nationwide starting September 28.

Arci Muñoz and Jericho Rosales will team up for the first time to dramatize the story of how love will try to transcend the test of time in the series “Magpahanggang Wakas.”

Rosales was all praises to his leading lady, Munoz, whom he is working with for the first time. He is glad they get along well since they did several love scenes which are necessary for the story of the show.

“(Sa) totoo lang po hindi madaling gumawa ng love scene. Kailangan mong maniwala na nagmamahalan talaga kayo for a very good reason,” Jericho confessed.

However, Jericho and Arci emphasized that more than anything, the viewers can look forward to the teleserye’s beautiful story. “It’s a story about love. Siyempre love is the greatest,” said Jericho.

It all starts with their families’ rift, which gets deeper after Aryann’s father is accidentally killed by Waldo for attempting to rape Aryann. Although Aryann was able to get Waldo out of prison through her costumer in the bar Tristan (John Estrada), their trials didn’t end there.

Waldo is shot by the vengeful brother of Aryanna’s father, leaving everyone thinking that he is dead.

As Aryann slowly moves on, Tristan supported her in coping with her loss and during this period, they find themselves slowly falling in love. However, on the night of their engagement party, Aryann is shaken by a big surprise: Waldo is alive and is one of Tristan’s scholars.

Aryann may see her life all set with Tristan, but also finds herself confused with her feelings for the two men in her life. Meanwhile Waldo will do everything to win Aryann back, even to the point of going against Tristan.

Find out if love is strong enough to bring back what was lost from the past or will it back down to do what is right at the present, in Arci and Jericho’s starring primetime series “Magpahanggang Wakas.”
“Magpahanggang Wakas” also stars Gelli de Belen, Rita Avila, Lito Pimentel, Liza Lorena, Danita Paner, Justin Cuyugan, Marco Gumabao, Maika Rivera and Jomari Angeles. This is under the direction of E.M. Reyes.

Watch “Magpahanggang Wakas” beginning Monday, September 19, on TFC (Tuesday, Australia and New Zealand time). Catch the premiere streaming simulcast its Philippine airing on TFC.tv and TFC IPTV. Watch the previous episodes via TFC.tv and TFC IPTV.

For more program updates, and to connect with fellow global Kapamilyas, visit the Facebook page applicable for your area or follow @KapamilyaTFC on Instagram and Twitter.

Promoting reform in Philippine Tennis, Randy Villanueva, PHILTA's acting president, organized the Philippine Tennis Summit that gathered local stakeholders of tennis to discuss the present state of the industry and identified action plans towards its improvement.
During the Philippine Tennis Summit on September 6, stakeholders, including tennis coaches, players, parents, sponsors, regional representatives and PhilTA officials, among others, along with members of the media, gathered at the Makati Sports Club where issues on Philippine Tennis were brought forth. Villanueva, one of the individuals who spearheaded the gathering, presented the current state of Philippine tennis, citing the need to improve the country's standing in international competitions, increase the number of tennis players in the country, and attract them to become members of the national tennis association that represents the International Tennis Federation in the Philippines, among others.
Villanueva laid down the plans for Philippine Tennis, identifying a strategy that starts with changes within the existing organization, folllowed by milestones that will create funding and resources, enable extensive training programs, and make way for a consistent supply of high caliber Filipino tennis players before reaching the ultimate goal of becoming a world-class tennis association, the country should have at least two Olympians, at least two players in the top 100 of the ATP & WTA rankings, four junior players in the Top 100 of the ITF boys' and girls' categories, qualify for the Fed Cup World Group, and qualify for the Davis Cup World, all by 2024.

He stressed that to be able to achieve all of these, there's a need to augment the current set-up of the current national tennis association to make way for positive changes specifically in making tennis inclusive to many. This will pave the way for more active memberships from tennis players, increase in pool of talents, and make the associaton more sustainable in terms of funding.
"There's really a need to amend the organization if we are to become a world-class association. The association right now is being run by just 12 people who do not represent any Philippine Tennis Stakeholders, region or clubs. I think it;s very important that we make it more inclusive to everyone and encourage more participation from the whole Philippine Tennis community," said Villanueva.

One of those elated to hear Villanueva's vision for Philippine Tennis is sports patron and PhilTA chairman of the board, Jean Henri Lhuillier.
"It's refreshing to have this Philippine Tennis Summit and hear the great plans of Villanueva to move forward Philippine Tennis. As always, I'll be here to support in whatever capacity I can to bring to fruition PhiliTA's plans,"said Lhuillier.

During the summit, Villanueva also advised that he initiated the event in an effort to uplift Philippine Tennis and clarifies that he does not have any plans to gun for the presidency in the organization's next election and is just happy to be able to lay down the work for whoever will succeed.

After getting the big praises for her Bridgette role in Camp Sawi, Bela will now hit again the cinemas in a wave of her latest movie entitled I AMERICA, a film about a half-Filipino, half-American woman whose challenging life gets more complicated by a surprising revelation about her identity.

Bela plays the title role of Erica, an aspiring model/actress from Olongapo who finally finds her long lost father John Berry through the internet. John proves to be very welcoming, even coming to town to personally meet her, and inviting her to live with him in America. In the process of applying for a passport and the much coveted US visa, Erica discovers her registered name is not Erica Berry, but “Perry”. Demanding an explanation from her estranged mother (Elizabeth Oropesa) about her real last name, she gets an unsatisfactory response from her and is left with the mystery of her real origin. Still, she continues to let John Berry believe that she is his daughter. But how long will her American Dream get the better of her?

In an *interview, Bela says that although she and her character both have parents from different nationalities (her mother is Filipino, while her father is British), their differences are greater than their similarities. For one, she describes Erica as “very outspoken” and “malakas magmura” (big on profanities), while she is not. But she is happy about the challenge of portraying this character that is very different from her personality.

The actress also shares that she has learned to empathize more with the characters she plays because of this movie. She says that viewers may readily perceive Erica’s excuses as not valid, but if you get into her head, you’ll see why her issues are real.

Director Ivan Andrew Payawal believes that everyone can relate with stories about self-discovery, which is what this movie is about. “It's an everyday struggle to know who we really are, but a fulfilling journey nonetheless. In I AMERICA, it definitely explores the lives of our Amerasian brothers and sisters and how they cope living without knowing who their fathers are. I arrived with a realization that somehow, regardless of gender, race, skin color...as long as you know who you are and learn to accept yourself, then life would be so much easier to endure,” he expounds. He also wrote the screenplay.

I AMERICA is the first movie by Payawal to have been featured in Cinemalaya Film Festival last August. It was also Bela’s first time to be part of the said prestigious independent film festival. Aside from Bela and Ms. Oropesa, the cast includes Rob Rownd as John Berry, Matt Evans, Thou Reyes, Sheena Ramos, Joe Vargas, Raflesia Bravo, with Lui Manansala, and introducing Kate Bautista and Rhyzza Kafilas.

I AMERICA opens in cinemas on September 21, 2016. Produced by The Ideafirst Company and Eight Films, and distributed by VIVA Films.

What if, in the middle of your routine eye check-up, you ended up face-to-face with Philippine leading man Piolo Pascual?

Watch and share the surprised reactions of patients during a vision screening set up by Essilor’s flagship brand Crizal® on https://youtu.be/-E6BiMaz5gc.


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He is back! Yes Dingdong Dantes, GMA Kapuso's Primetime King is back on TV for another newest headlining TV series of GMA Netwok's Alyas Robin Hood which starts this coming September 19. The series dramatically showcases an inspiring truth that in each one of us is a hero, able to be of service for the welfare of other people.

A combination of action, drama, adventure and comedy, Alyas Robin Hood revolves around the life of Pepe de Jesus (Dingdong), a man who finds absolution in doing service to his community. Known to be a prodigal son-turned-bar passer-turned-urban poor advocate, Pepe was framed up for the murder of his own father and was put behind bars. Believed to be perished after a violent prison break, Pepe survives and searches for the real culprit on the devastating death of his father and at the same time he redeems his own name under an assumed identity, Alyas Robin Hood. With the help of a few people he trusts, Pepe as Alyas Robin Hood mediates to seize crimes from happening, thus helping the oppressed as he slowly finds out the truth about who his real enemies are.

Dingdong will surely hook the viewers onto their TV screens as he embodies Alyas Robin Hood while doing action-packed scenes. Meanwhile, the Kapuso actor shared his excitement to depict his new character that aims to give inspiration. “Maganda 'yung feeling na nagiging part ka ng pag-solve ng isang problem sa lugar ninyo, tumutulong ka sa community. Pero ang mas mahalaga, siyempre, ay 'yung paghahanap sa katotohanan. I think, isa 'yun sa main na gustong ma-achieve ng character sa kuwento—malaman kung saan nagmula, sino ang may kagagawan ng lahat. Medyo komplikado.”

Apart from portraying another striking performance, he also shares his enthusiasm to work with the country’s esteemed actors to date. “Ang gagaling ng mga kasama ko dito. Mula sa international best actors and actresses, talagang mga mahal ko sa industriya ang makakasama ko dito. Understatement ang excited. Sobrang inspired ako ngayon.”

Alyas Robin Hood also stars Kapuso actress Andrea Torres and 2013 Miss World Megan Young.
Along the way, he also encounters Venus (Andrea), who tries to help him in his quest for justice and truth. Pepe, in return, will intuitively make her change her point of view when it comes to stealing and being selfish.
Joining them are respected TV and movie actors: seasoned actress Ms. Cherie Gil as Maggie Balbuena, Dean’s mother who is a powerful PR practitioner who dreams of lording over the city by supporting the political aspirations of his son;
award-winning actor Sid Lucero as Dean Balbuena, a corrupt politician who is responsible for the death of Pepe’s father and Pepe’s arch rival with Sarri;
and 2016 Cannes Film Festival Best Actress Ms. Jaclyn Jose as Judy de Jesus, Pepe’s understanding mother.

The show also features the special participation of multi-awarded actor Christopher “Boyet” De Leon as Jose de Jesus, Pepe’s father who from early on tried to teach his sons to avoid conflicts.
Playing equally vital roles in the series are Paolo Contis as Daniel Acosta, Sarri’s older brother and an honest and incorruptible police officer;
Dennis Padilla as Wilson Chan, a casino businessman who is also Maggie’s partner in her dream for his son’s political career; John Feir as Armando Estanislao, a businessman who deals in seemingly shady business but is actually legit and generous; Tanya Gomez as Adelita Mayuga, a corrupt barangay captain who is one of Wilson’s pawns in the city;
Lindsay de Vera as Lizzy de Jesus, Pepe’s niece and a daughter to Caloy and Judy;
Dave Bornea as Julian Balbuena, Maggie’s second child and Dean’s half-brother and
Caprice Cayetano as Jessica Sumilang, Jerico’s daughter. Completing the powerhouse cast are Rey “PJ” Abellana as Leandro, the father of Venus and Ces Quesada as Cha, the morally challenged vice mayor of the city.

Alyas Robin Hood is under the helm of director Dominic Zapata. He said that he is enthusiastic on how Alyas Robin Hood will leave a mark on Philippine TV. “For this show, we always push the story deeper. Kaya naman the team promises that we will create something that you will all be proud of. Something that will make a mark,” he shared.

Catch Alyas Robin Hood, beginning September 19, Monday to Friday, after Encantadia on GMA Telebabad.

Get the latest updates of Alyas Robin Hood from the official website of GMA Network www.gmanetwork.com and official Facebook page of GMA Network www.facebook.com/GMANetwork

Grab your gear and bring out the hero inside you in the Alviera Hero Camp, a heroes-to-be camping weekend in the great outdoors of Alviera in Porac, Pampanga on October 15-16, 2016. Campers can look forward to a weekend enjoying SandBox adventure park attractions along with the excitement of a hero training crash course, superhero movies under the night sky, stargazing with astronomers and so much more.
Alviera features some of the most beautiful natural vistas in the province. Participants can avail of two types of packages to best enjoy the fresh air and views of rolling hills. Day Adventurer and Weekend Camper packages let visitors ride four SandBox attractions during their stay. These include the Rollercoaster Zipline, the 10-meter high Giant Swing, Aerial Walk and Adventure Tower for free fall, wall climbing and rappelling. 
With capes, costumes and secret heroic identities all welcome at the Alviera Hero Camp, participants will log their role-playing adventures in a comic booklet to complete the whole hero course.

Training starts with Hero Basics 101, where expert adventurers and outdoor guides give heroes a rundown on some nature survival skills.
Then what’s a hero training camp without some combat training? In KAPOW!, martial arts masters will teach and demonstrate basic self-defense moves that heroes can practice on the spot. Meantime, the Costume Crafting Corner is for getting creative with hero costumes. Spruce up the mask, design your hero logo, or stitch up the cape.

For an action-filled test of their evil-fighting skills, participants will face the Monster Obstacle Course of Aqtiv Archery. In this archery challenge maze, archers must target monsters and finish the course under time pressure.
Weekend Campers will also get to enjoy the evening’s Parade of Heroes, where they dress up in full costume and go trick or treating in participating booths and camp tents. Superzoom Stargazing in partnership with the Mind Museum will give heroes food for thought. They will learn to identify constellations, try naked-eye stargazing with laser pointers, telescopic viewing of heavenly bodies, learn night orienteering and how to use instruments like planispheres and astrolabes.
Then heroes can cap off the perfect training day by relaxing and watching superhero movies under the night sky. With SandBox soon to begin evening operations on weekends, campers can also take their four free rides on the selected attractions at night.

Participants to the Alviera Hero Camp are encouraged to take their hero shots in camp and post them on social media tagged with #ALVIERAHEROCAMP. The fun continues after camp when Alviera picks the best photos to win cool prizes.

“Aside from providing an ideal venue for outdoor activities with Alviera’s scenic views and terrain, we wanted people to gain something positive in dressing up and changing into costume,” said Jomi De Guzman, Alviera Project Development Manager. “This Halloween, we’d like to inspire families, especially the kids to live purposely the way heroes do. So the Alviera Hero Camp concept grew from there, a camping weekend that is fun and thrilling where kids and kids-at-heart can discover the heroes in themselves.”
Perhaps the most familiar with real-life heroes would be the scholars of HERO Foundation, which supports children and dependent siblings of fallen military personnel. Alviera Hero Camp will have these scholars on hand as special guests to enjoy all of the camp’s features. A portion of sales for Alviera Hero Camp will also be donated to HERO Foundation. Alviera Hero Camp packages are available on Travel Factor’s website for P2,100 for Day Adventurers and P2,950 for Weekend Campers. For more information, visit travelfactor.org/alvieraherocamp for more details.

Participants can avail of the Day Adventurer and Weekend Camper packages. Day Adventurer package will include:
Use of four free Sandbox attractions: Rollercoaster Zipline, Aerial Walk, Giant Swing, and Adventure Tower

Hero Training Crash Course

Hero Basics 101
Costume Crafting Corner
KAPOW! Hero Combat Training
Monster Obstacle Course with Aqtiv Archery

Weekend Camper package will include all day activities plus night activities:
Use of Sandbox attractions at night § Parade of Heroes
Superzoom Stargazing with the Mind Museum
Wham Bam Movies Day Adventurer package will cost P2,150 while Weekend Camper will be at P2,950. Tickets are available at the Travel Factor website at travelfactor.org/alvieraherocamp.
In partnership with Leonio Land, Alviera is an Ayala Land sustainable estate located in Porac Pampanga, accessible via NLEX-ScTex. Envisioned to become a regional growth center of Central Luzon, it features a diverse mix of quality residential, industrial and commercial developments to support local economic growth.

After a big reveal that showcased a body reinvented by Century Tuna, stopped EDSA traffic, and sent fans on a social media frenzy, top actor James Reid appears anew in a TV commercial that gives a glimpse on how thinking like a champion has brought him to where he is now. 

There’s no denying that James Reid is one of the hottest young actors today. He’s a social media phenomenon—with millions of followers online, not counting the various fan accounts that his devoted followers set up. The highly bankable love team JaDine, in which he is paired with his reel and real life partner Nadine Lustre, has sent their legions of fans in a frenzy, whether in mall tours, concerts, meet and greets, and even online where they are constant trending topics. 
There are his chart-topping albums including Reid Alert which hit certified platinum level status last May. Then there are his box-office film successes—the 2014 romantic comedy and his launch movie Diary ng Panget; and Talk Back and You’re Dead, the teen romance flick that followed a year later. No doubt, his biggest hit to date is On the Wings of Love, the top-rating primetime series with Nadine that kept viewers glued to their TV sets until its sensational finale.  
Clearly, James Reid is on a winning streak and his steady career path is one that is marked by a succession of winning moves. Recently, he joined the ranks of  Anne Curtis and Derek Ramsey as endorser of Century Tuna, the country’s number one  tuna.
Becoming part of the Century Tuna family has certainly paid off for the young hunk. He is presently at his fittest—sculpted abs, toned muscles, firm biceps—which can be attributed to a rigorous fitness regimen and a proper diet consisting of good protein that Century Tuna can provide. It’s no surprise then that James headlines their latest campaign, where he appears in a series of sizzling television commercials: the first, a TV spot focusing on metamorphosis that sent his fans in a frenzy and created a sensation; the second, which is presently airing, revolves around the idea of commitment and loyalty.
Century Tuna couldn’t be happier for having James in its roster of celebrity endorsers. From the very beginning, they already saw a champion in him. “His story is truly inspiring,” said Greg Banzon, Century Tuna General Manager. “It speaks of transformation, the relentless desire to improve oneself. It’s a winning formula that brings many positive lessons for everyone: perseverance, keeping the faith, while staying humble and true to yourself—qualities that make James a true role model.”   

Meanwhile, for James, it’s really all about trust. “I liken it to a championship game,” he reveals. “If you want to win, you naturally want to surround yourself with a teammate you can put your total faith into. That to me is Century Tuna, and I can’t think of any other name that I’d trust to keep my body fit.”

With bated breath, we watch as James continues to transform—from a teen heartthrob to a more mature actor with the determination, the attitude and the body to conquer and win in the challenging world of show business.