Among the major lessons that the COVID-19 pandemic has shown families around the world is that long-term financial security is an absolute necessity. This reality dawned with great impact on Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), especially when over 1.7 million of them have been repatriated since the start of the pandemic, according to the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA). In a bid to help OFWs achieve financial wellness and come home to the Philippines for good, Sun … [Read more...] about ABS-CBN, Sun Life partner to provide financial education for OFWs via ‘Shine On, Overseas Pinoy’ on TFC
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ABS-CBN, Kroma, and 917Ventures launch the Philippines’ newest ‘tradigital’ entertainment channel
A new era will dawn in Philippine entertainment as the country’s leading content provider ABS-CBN, innovative entertainment company KROMA, and foremost corporate venture builder 917Ventures, introduce “tradigital” viewing to Filipinos through PIE, the Philippines’s first real-time and multi-screen interactive channel that will officially launch in May 2022. PIE or Pinoy Interactive Entertainment offers Filipinos a digital upgrade to their traditional media consumption habits by allowing them … [Read more...] about ABS-CBN, Kroma, and 917Ventures launch the Philippines’ newest ‘tradigital’ entertainment channel
ABS-CBN appoints Kriz Gazmen as new Head of ABS-CBN Films
ABS-CBN, the Philippines’ leading content company, announced the appointment of Kriz Anthony Gazmen as the new head of ABS-CBN Film Productions Inc. effective May 1, succeeding Olivia Lamasan who will continue to serve as a consultant of the company known for its film brands Star Cinema and Black Sheep Productions. Before this appointment, Kriz served as the business unit head of Black Sheep. His creativity, innovation, and business savviness were instrumental to the successful establishment of … [Read more...] about ABS-CBN appoints Kriz Gazmen as new Head of ABS-CBN Films
No way but up for Asia’s homegrown streaming platforms
More and more people across the Asia Pacific region are getting into the habit of streaming. According to a report from SpotX in 2021, over 400 million people are now using OTT video streaming services in the region, with over 69% of video viewers watching streaming videos at least once a week. With the surge of viewership driven by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, homegrown Asian OTT platforms have continuously been innovating to meet the demand for more content. And as streaming becomes more … [Read more...] about No way but up for Asia’s homegrown streaming platforms
GMA Network to air Star Cinema movies in a historic deal with ABS-CBN Corp.
GMA Network once again charts new grounds for Philippine entertainment, solidifying its place as a one-stop shop for major film studios including Regal Entertainment, Inc., Viva Films, OctoArts Films, and now, Star Cinema. On April 5, the Network hosted a historic contract signing with ABS-CBN to license some of Star Cinema’s most popular and well-loved movies. Present during the virtual event were GMA Network President and Chief Operating Officer Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr.; Executive Vice … [Read more...] about GMA Network to air Star Cinema movies in a historic deal with ABS-CBN Corp.
iWantTFC’s ‘He’s Into Her’ Season 2 to start streaming in April 20
The Spring season in the Northern Hemisphere started on March 20. The season is usually associated with new growth, new possibilities, fresh hopes, and a time when feelings begin to take new depths and intensities of attractions. As even science would say, love is really in the air and its colors are everywhere. Thus, the timing for the release of the full trailer of the much-awaited Season 2 of iWantTFC's He's Into Her -- the follow-up to the number one series of iWantTFC in 2021 -- … [Read more...] about iWantTFC’s ‘He’s Into Her’ Season 2 to start streaming in April 20
