Don’t miss the latest episode of PhilSTAR TV’s “Modern Living TV,” as celebrity hosts and lifestyle columnists Bianca Gonzalez and Stephanie Zubiri scout for the most beautiful living spaces and try out the latest metro trends and hobbies.

Join Steph as she meets up with Mia Borromeo of Philippine Tatler Homes for a quick tour around the lavish Hermès Maison store. Exclusively carrying luxury French home’s furniture, Hermès Maison has the latest luxe styling trends in store as seen in the most grandiose homes here and abroad.

However, living glamorously does not have to be confined to one’s home. The MLTV team explores ‘glamping,’ (a portmanteau on glamour and camping) the newest trend among those who wish to experience the great outdoors without sacrificing luxury.

After the break, Bianca discovers the secrets of everyday make-up from the experts at MAC Cosmetics. Learn how to sport a more polished and beautiful visage everyday in just five minutes.

For this week’s featured living space, Avida’s One Antonio is a condo-city tucked in the quiet side of San Antonio Village, a private, sensible, and rejuvenating enclave in close proximity to Makati’s Central Business District.

The fifth season of Modern Living TV has 13 episodes, running every Saturday since March 5 until May 28 on ANC at 6 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. The show will also present informative and entertaining segments that feature the hottest lifestyle trends.

For more updates, like and follow https://www.facebook.com/ModernLivingTV and @ModernLiving_TV on Instagram and Twitter. To watch past episodes, log on to philstartv.com.

As the country prepares to welcomePope Francis, the third pope to visit the Philippines, ABS-CBN will lead in spreading his message of mercy, compassion, and love to Filipinos wherever they are through its multi-platform coverage of the historic papal visit. 


Through up-to-date reports and special features, ABS-CBN through The Filipino Channel (TFC) will deliver all the latest developments of the highly anticipated papal visit fromJanuary 15 to 19 worldwide on its news platforms on TV, radio, and online: TFC’s various platforms, ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC), DZMM TeleRadyo, DZMM Radyo Patrol Sais Trenta (audio channel available in the U.S. region), and their websites and social media accounts. 


TFC, ABS-CBN, ANC, and DZMM will also air advisories on the masses to be celebrated by Pope Francis at the Manila Cathedral on January 16, in Tacloban, Leyte (Visayas, Philippines) on January 17, and in Luneta (Manila) on January 18. 


No stone will be left unturned when ANC brings its wall-to-wall coverage of the historic visit with nonstop live updates from all the events beginning in the morning of January 15, while DZMM will cover the papal visit starting at noon on January 15, Manila time. 


Boosting ABS-CBN's news coverage are the Pope Patrollers of citizen journalism arm “Bayan Mo, iPatrol Mo" who will be closely monitoring all the on-ground papal events in Manila and Tacloban. The Pope Patrollers will document the events as they unfold in photos and videos, which will capture the mood and emotions of the people during the five-day papal visit. 


All of the Pope Patrollers’ works will be highlighted in special sections on ABS-CBNNews.com/PopeFrancisPH, which also houses all TV reports and interactive multimedia features about Pope Francis. 


TFC will also air its special documentary entitled “Ako at Ang Santo Papa" which features four different members of the clergy who share a very special, rare experience – an interaction with the Holy See.  The documentary will air on TFC worldwide on January 19(January 18, London and Pacific time). 


With Vatican Media correspondent Lynda Jumilla who is joining the papal flight, ABS-CBN’s “Thank You sa Malasakit: Pope Francis sa Pilipinas” coverage will be led by veteran broadcast journalists Noli De Castro, Korina Sanchez, Ted Failon, Tina Monzon-Palma, Karen Davila, Ces Drilon, Julius Babao, Alvin Elchico, Bernadette Sembrano, Henry Omaga Diaz, Vic Lima, Bro. Jun Banaag, Winnie Cordero, Ariel Ureta, Pinky Webb, TJ Manotoc, Ron Cruz, Coco Alcuaz, Gigi Grande, Karmina Constantino, and David Celdran. 


Aside from tuning in to ABS-CBN’s papal visit news coverage, join its PopeTYSM campaign to thank Pope Francis for his message of mercy and compassion by sharing personal messages and prayers on social media (using #PopeTYSM) or visitingkapamilyathankyou.com.  All of these posts are housed on ABS-CBNNews.com/popefrancisphwall and have a chance to be included in ABS-CBN’s Book of Thanks that will be given to Pope Francis upon his departure. 


Tune in to ABS-CBN’s comprehensive “Pope Francis sa Pilipinas (Pope Francis in the Philippines)” news coverage on TFC, ANC, DZMM TeleRadyo, DZMM Radyo Patrol Sais Trenta, ABS-CBNNews.com, and TFC.tv.  For live updates, follow @ABSCBNNews, @ANCALERTS, @DZMMTeleRadyo, and @bayanmo on Twitter.   

Families are growing and the house just for a couple is not enough, specially if the kids are hyperactive boys, so a better and bigger house is needed but of course we don't just buy one. We need to examine, think, and perhaps asks people who knows things about houses. ANC's Open House is the answer to all your problem with regards to houses.

This coming February 23, 2013 Saturday at 6 PM ANC's Open House will be airing its first pilot episode with a replay every Sunday at 11 AM. So if you have questions and things to know about houses better write it down and perhaps they can answer those things for you.


Here are some tips that Property Company of Friends, Inc. or PRO-FRIENDS, one of the fastest growing developers in th country, shares some tips in properly selecting one's home.

Choose the type of house that suits your family's size and lifestyle - The most important step in the house selection process is determining the type that fits the entire family.  Condominiums work well with start-up families, especially since they fit in relatively smaller spaces.  However, when your family's composed of five or more members, the space a single house and lot offers is more advisable.

Cosider the location of the house - In choosing a house, make sure it is situated in a family or child-friendly environment.  the most ideal place to settle down, especially for a large family, is a peaceful and guarded neighborhood.   Also consider the distance between your house and the rest of the members' offices or schools and other amenities.

Align your selection to your budget - The family's budget plays a big part in selecting a house.  In choosing, make sure all projected expenses will be met by the family's income.  There are various payment schemes that can be availed, so being practival with your choices is the most mportant.

Catch more of these tips from PRO-FRIENDS on the pilot episode of ANC's newest lifestyle program Open House.  This program is hosted by Jing Castaneda and Chase Tinio, Open Hosue aims to help and teach viewers on home basics and how to transform one's house into a beautiful place to live in.