Philippines' Ultimate Heartthrob Piolo Pascual will serenade the hopeless romantic Pinoys this Christmas season as he releases his eighth album from Star Records and the third installment of his certified platinum hit and award-winning album series "Decades."
ABS-CBN Publishing's Vault, a lifestyle magazine for the modern, sophisticated man, was named winner of Best New Magazine at the 2012 Asian Publishing Awards (APA), held recently in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It also received an excellence award in the category Best in Design, Layout and Presentation.
The Asian Publishing Awards recognizes best multimedia practices in magazine, book, and corporate communications sectors. This year, the APA winners were culled from a strong field of 157 entries involving 34 media companies from 8 countries.
At the ceremony, Vault was cited for "addressing a clearly defined target of upscale, high net worth Filipino males. The publishers have identified a gap and created a fresh looking format."
"We operate in a very crowded media landscape where it is getting more and more challenging to engage multitasking readers. This is why we are very proud of Vault magazine's achievements since it launched last year. This recognition reaffirms our belief that great content, innovation and the unyielding commitment to fulfill the needs of our readers will make the difference in today's busy marketplace. Vault, the new player- the rookie brand, made a difference. For an organization that takes pride in building successful homegrown brands amidst so many local and foreign players, this is a remarkable feat," said Christina Lopez, Content Director and Head of Marketing for ABS-CBN Publishing, in her acceptance remarks.
Anticipating the rapid growth in viewing magazines online, ABS-CBN Publishing simultaneously launched the magazine's print and digital edition in May 2011, a first in the local publishing industry. Vault's editorial team is led by broadcast journalist and host David Celdran as Editor in Chief, with Karl FM Castro as Art Director.
Celdran saw Vault's win as a "nice surprise."
"Indeed, Asia is experiencing the most dynamic growth in publishing in the world. To be chosen as the best new magazine in this highly competitive region can only be seen as an honor not just for ABS-CBN, but for the Philippine publishing industry as well," he added.
Since its release in 2011, it has developed a strong following among its niche audience.
It builds around in-depth content on global luxury brands, unique experiences, and fine products that represent the best achievements of the human hand. Its approach to luxury is informed by creativity, craftsmanship, passion, and heritage.
Seeing the award as an inspiration for the magazine and its staff, Celdran said, "Vault will continue to stick to its core identity: a visually driven and highly informative magazine for readers with refined tastes. But the award reminds us that our appeal is global as well. In the coming issues, expect even more international content as we continue to cover the most exclusive experiences and premium products around the globe."
The Prince of Teleserye Coco Martin becomes a superhero this 2013 via ABS-CBN's fantaserye "Juan dela Cruz." Check out the teaser trailer! By wanderer || Full Story: Kapamilyalogy
John "Sweet" Lapus is back as Kapamilya. He is set to do a teleserye entitled "Kahit Konting Pagtingin" with Angeline Quinto, Sam Milby, Paulo Avelino, Mylene Dizon and Bangs Garcia. By wanderer || Full Story: Kapamilyalogy
5 days left before we announce this year’s Most Popular Pinay Actress on the Web, Primetime Queen Marian Rivera still unbeatable!
Currently on 2nd place is Walang Hanggan star Julia Montes. So far she’s the no.1 highest vote-getter among Kapamilya stars in the Final 15. Followed by Primetime Princess Kim Chiu. Completing the Top 5 are Erich Gonzales and Angel Locsin.
2012 Most Popular Pinay Actress on the Web As of July 10 (Tuesday), 11:30 a.m. (votes on Facebook)
Marian Rivera - 7019 Julia Montes - 3300 Kim Chiu - 1833 Erich Gonzales - 1519 Angel Locsin - 1355 Kathryn Bernardo - 1273 Anne Curtis - 1149 Sarah Geronimo - 1146 Jennylyn Mercado - 937 Maja Salvador - 908 Toni Gonzaga - 886 Julie Ann San Jose - 798 Melai Cantiveros - 574 KC Concepcion - 523 Bea Alonzo – 387
Note: The web votes will be added on Thursday, July 12. Check out the Final Web Votes HERE
HOW TO CAST YOUR VOTE?
1. Go to our Official Pinoybizsurfer Facebook Page and click the “LIKE” button. If you already “LIKE” our Page, proceed to the next step.
2. After you LIKE our page, you can now proceed to the “Photos” section and click the album “2012 Most Popular Pinay Actress on the Web – The Final 15”.
3. To vote, just choose the image of your liked female celebrities and click on the word “LIKE” located below of the image. And presto! Your vote/s IN!
Reminder: To make sure your votes will be counted on July 15 (end of voting), you must be a fan of our Facebook Page. This is very important matter in case Facebook change the system of their security. photo credit: Karimadon (Marian), Star Cinema (Erich), MEG (Julia & Kim) By Zeaven28 || Full Story: Pinoy Showbiz Surfer
Hayden Kho Courting Sarah Geronimo; ABS-CBN Christmas Special 2012 Video
Is Hayden Kho eyeing on Sarah Geronimo?
Sarah personally denied the rumor saying, "Wala naman po," during the ABS-CBN Christmas Special taping held Tuesday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The rumor started following Hayden's guesting on "Sarah G Live" last November 25. *** Vhong Navarro and Jed Madela performed right before their 9,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) fans who gathered at the Cobra Amusement Park during 18th Filipino Community Day last December 7 in Damman, Saudi Arabia. Dubbed “Kantawanan sa Dammam,” the event was organized by the Saudi Arabia Hiligaynon, Inc. (SAHI) in partnership with the ABS-CBN The Filipino Channel (TFC). *** Leyte Representative Lucy Torres-Gomez and Saranggani Congressman Manny Pacquiao both voted "No" against the passage of the Reproductive Health Bill.
*** Kapamilya stars gathered at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Tuesday night, December 11, for the much-awaited ABS-CBN Christmas 2012 TV Special to be aired on Saturday and Sunday nights (December 15 and 16). Watch the teaser video here:
‘Juan dela Cruz’ Trailer Starring Coco Martin and Erich Gonzales
Here is the teaser trailer for Coco Martin's upcoming superhero-serye entitled “Juan dela Cruz.”
“Juan dela Cruz,” about an "aswang" slayer to be played by Coco, will be ABS-CBN's opening salvo for 2013.
Joining Coco are Erich Gonzales, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Albert Martinez, Joel Torre, Louise Abuel, Lotlot de Leon, Arron Villaflor, Neil Coleta, Jaime Fabregas, Izzy Canillo and Ms. Gina Pareno.