ABS-CBN Bids Goodbye Today

ABS-CBN Bids Goodbye Today

Posted by Ria Hazel on 8:46 PM in ABS CBN signing off, ABS-CBN, ABS-CBN Franchise Renewal, Congress, NoToABSCBNShutdown, NTC,

I just witnessed the signing off message of ABS-CBN on the screen today. It was very sad because I have so many memories with the network, the programs I used to watch when I was young, the news that made me want to be a newscaster and a journalist, and even the stories of different people. Their final goodbye was made possible based on the cease and desist order issued by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) on May 5, the government’s regulatory body that issues permits and licenses to television networks which are granted a franchise by Congress. And because that is the law, then it was done so. 

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On EDSA Holiday and the ABS-CBN's Senate Hearing on Franchise Renewal

On EDSA Holiday and the ABS-CBN's Senate Hearing on Franchise Renewal

Posted by Ria Hazel on 4:17 PM in ABS-CBN, Carlo Katigbak, Franchise Renewal, NoToABSCBNShutdown, Press Freedom, Quo Warranto, Senate Hearing,

Photo from ABS-CBN News

Before this site became a lifestyle blog, this is previously a personal blog. I remember talking about press freedom, my adventures as a journalism student, and even how I wanted to land a job at ABS-CBN. So lately, I was very tuned in about the Senate Hearing yesterday, February 24, about their renewal franchise. It was headed by Senator Grace Poe and the Senate committee on public services. And for many Filipinos who has ABS-CBN stories, I believe that they too are monitoring the proceedings and while many issues were brought up, some things became clearer—at least to me. 

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Is ABS-CBN Really Out for Good after March 2020?

Is ABS-CBN Really Out for Good after March 2020?

Posted by Ria Hazel on 1:15 PM in ABS-CBN, current events, Issue, No To ABS CBN ShutDown, social issue,

As an early millennial, I feel nostalgic whenever I hear that the ABS-CBN franchise will expire by the end of March 2020. I could not believe it. Whenever reports come up that the Kapamilya network will be gone this year, it makes me sad that the channel who molded my personality, (YUP, I applied once after I graduated) will cease to air.

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Got to Believe Premieres in ABS-CBN Primetime Bida this August 26

Got to Believe Premieres in ABS-CBN Primetime Bida this August 26

Posted by Ria Hazel on 3:00 PM in ABS-CBN, ABSCBN Primetime Bida, August 26, Daniel Padilla, G2B, Got to Believe, Kathniel, Kathryn Bernardo, love, magic, PrimetimeBida, romance, teleserye,

KathNiel fans, the long wait is over! Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla's newest romantic tele-serye hits ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida tonight, August 26. Directed by box-office director, Cathy Garcia-Molina, this series will probably make you feel more in love every night. 

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Vice Ganda Is All Set for "i-Vice Ganda Mo 'Ko Sa Araneta" Concert

Vice Ganda Is All Set for "i-Vice Ganda Mo 'Ko Sa Araneta" Concert

Posted by Ria Hazel on 12:41 AM in ABS-CBN, ABSCBN, Boom Karakaraka, concert, iVice Ganda Mo Ko Sa Araneta, Smart Araneta Coliseum, The Big Dome, Unkabogable, Vice Ganda,

"Huwag na magpatumpik-tumpik pa! Boom Karakaraka!" - Vice Ganda's infectious song plays in my head in most days when I see the Bromance trailer or his GGV commercials. The "Unkabogable" box office star and record breaking concert artist will hit Araneta's stage for his 3rd major solo concert this May 17 at the Big Dome. Titled "i-Vice Ganda Mo 'Ko Sa Araneta", this concert with barely a thousand tickets to sell left, is all set and raring to go!

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Feeling Royal with the Princess and I Cast

Feeling Royal with the Princess and I Cast

Posted by Ria Hazel on 1:48 AM in ABS-CBN, children, Daniel Padilla, Enrique Gil, family, Gretchen Barretto, Kathryn Bernardo, Khalil Ramos, Kids, love, Princess and I, Royal, Series, teleserye,

One sunny Saturday, I found myself hanging out with the cast of one of the top rating teleseryes in ABS-CBN, Princess and I. And for someone who doesn't watch too much television, this series would always catch my attention because its great for kids and the kids at heart. Plus the chemistry of Kathryn Bernardo - Enrique Gil - Daniel Padilla- Khalil Ramos is loved by many, that's why it has been climbing up the top of the TV charts.

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My Cactus Heart is a "Thorny" Romantic Comedy Movie this 2012

My Cactus Heart is a "Thorny" Romantic Comedy Movie this 2012

Posted by Ria Hazel on 9:05 PM in ABS-CBN, Maja Salvador, Matteo Guidicelli, movie, My Cactus Heart, MyCactusHeart, Star Cinema, trailer, Xian Lim,

We all get hurt, heartbroken and get afraid when it comes to love, but there's this one person who would make it all worth it. This January 25, Star Cinema presents its first movie offering for 2012, starring Maja Salvador, Matteo Guidicelli and Xian Lim.

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