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BuKo (TV Channel)
BuKo (Buhay Komedya) is a Philippine pay television channel owned by MediaQuest Holdings, Inc. through Cignal TV, in partnership with APT Entertainment based in Mandaluyong. The name is derived after Buko, a Filipino term of coconut. The channel consists of comedic-entertainment programs for gag, sitcoms and variety shows, dubbed as the country's first local comedy channel. It was first announced in November 2019 and made its official launch on August 2, 2021, exclusively on satellite providers Cignal and SatLite. Programming BuKo's programming content consists of classic local comedy shows from TV5, GMA Network and IBC, including the ones produced by TAPE Inc., M-Zet Productions, FOCUS Entertainment, Our Own Little Way Productions, APT Entertainment and TVJ Productions as well as a handful of original programming. The programming is divided into three programming blocks: * BuKo Originals – the channel's flagship block consist of its original programs. * Tawang Pinoy Klasik ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Filipino Language
Filipino (; , ) is an Austronesian language. It is the national language ( / ) of the Philippines, and one of the two official languages of the country, with English. It is a standardized variety of Tagalog based on the native dialect, spoken and written, in Metro Manila, the National Capital Region, and in other urban centers of the archipelago. The 1987 Constitution mandates that Filipino be further enriched and developed by the other languages of the Philippines. Filipino is only used as a tertiary language in the Philippine public sphere. Filipino, like other Austronesian languages, commonly uses verb-subject-object order, but can also use subject-verb-object order as well. Filipino follows the trigger system of morphosyntactic alignment that is also common among Austronesian languages. It has head-initial directionality. It is an agglutinative language but can also display inflection. It is not a tonal language and can be considered a pitch-accent language and a sy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MediaQuest Holdings, Inc
MediaQuest Holdings, Inc. is a Philippine-based media conglomerate that provides radio and television broadcasting, as well as direct-to-home satellite services and print media. Though an affiliate of telecommunications company PLDT, MediaQuest is owned by the former's Beneficial Trust Fund (corporate entity - BTF Holdings, Inc.), a retirement pension plan funded through its Philippine Depository Receipts. PLDT does not directly own any media property as the current 1987 Constitution states that media companies should be 100% owned by Filipinos and the company's major shareholders include foreign entities such as First Pacific and Nippon Telegraph and Telephone. MediaQuest owns and operates national media firms TV5 Network (TV5) and Nation Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), as well as pay TV provider and regional radio network Cignal TV. MediaQuest also owns majority interest on newspaper companies ''The Philippine Star'' and Business World Publishing Corporation (''BusinessWor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pepito Manaloto
''Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang Kuwento'' () formerly ''Pepito Manaloto'', ''Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kwento'', ''Pepito Manoloto: Kuwento Kuwento'' and ''Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento'', is a Philippine television sitcom series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Michael V., it stars Michael V. and Sef Cadayona in the title role. It premiered on March 28, 2010, as ''Pepito Manaloto'' on the network's Sunday night line up. It was relaunched on September 16, 2012, as ''Pepito Manoloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento''. While ''Pepito Manaloto: Kuwento Kuwento'' was aired on October 17, 2020, and concluded on May 29, 2021. A prequel series, ''Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento'' was launched on July 17, 2021, and concluded on June 4, 2022. ''Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy Ang Kuwento'', started airing on June 11, 2022 which featured the return of the original cast. The series was released on DVD by GMA Home Video. It is also streaming online on YouTube. Premise The show follows the life ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mac And Chiz
''Mac and Chiz'' (stylized as ''Mac & Chiz'') is a Philippine television sitcom that broadcast on TV5, it premiered on January 25, 2015. Starring Derek Ramsay and Empoy Marquez are the leading roles. The show airs every Sunday at 8:00pm after Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?. Premise It is about the twins Mac Vasquez (Character of Derek Ramsay) and Chiz Espinosa (character of Empoy Marquez), who are living with their different environments. Mac and his father Sir Chef Vasquez (character of Jun Sabayton) are managing their restaurant business, while Chiz and his mother Jaya (character of Diana Zubiri) are managing a cafeteria business. Cast Main cast * Derek Ramsay as Mac Vasquez * Empoy Marquez as Chiz Espinosa * John Lapus as Mamu Chok * Jojo Alejar as Greg Vasquez * Bianca King as Candy Supporting cast * Ana Roces as Madam Peaches Vasquez * Jun Sabayton as Ser Chef Vasquez * Rubi rubi as Paning * Carmina Manzano as Regina Guest cast * Epy Quizon as Choco * Boy2 Quizon as Ham * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daddy Di Do Du
''Daddy Di Do Du'' is a Philippine television situational comedy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Bert de Leon, it stars Vic Sotto, Maxene Magalona, Danica Sotto and Isabella de Leon. It premiered on July 12, 2001 on the network's KiliTV line up replacing ''1 for 3''. The series concluded on July 29, 2007. It was replaced by ''Ful Haus'' in its timeslot. Cast and characters ;Lead cast *Vic Sotto as Hercules "Kul" Vallejo *Danica Sotto as Dinna Vallejo *Maxene Magalona as Donna Vallejo *Isabella de Leon as Duday Vallejo ;Supporting cast *Cindy Kurleto as Greta *Redford White as Bruce *Ruby Rodriguez as Empee *Paolo Ballesteros as Paolo *Joonee Gamboa as Gener *Jose Manalo as Val *Sugar Mercado as Sugar *Rhian Ramos as Aileen *Nida Blanca as Mammu Groovy *Hilda Koronel Hilda Koronel (born Susan Reid; January 17, 1957) is a MMFF, FAMAS, Luna and Urian award-winning Filipino actress. Born to a Filipino mother and an American father who was a serviceman in Clark ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1 For 3
''1 for 3'' is a Philippine television situational comedy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Bert de Leon, it stars Vic Sotto, Rosanna Roces and Ai-Ai delas Alas. It premiered on April 10, 1997. The series concluded on June 24, 2001. It was replaced by ''Daddy Di Do Du'' in its timeslot. Premise Gene, a high school teacher who won a lottery ticket to own a house in an exclusive subdivision. He has to share the house he won with two other co-winners in the lottery, Marilen and Susie. Left with no other choice, the reluctant new trio has to live together under one roof and deal with the house's landlady, who thinks that her tenants have a threesome relationship. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Vic Sotto as Eugenio aka Gene/Jean * Rosanna Roces as Susie * Charlene Gonzales as Marilen * Ai-Ai delas Alas as Tambulite aka Tam * Imee Marcos as Cynthia ;Supporting cast * Nanette Inventor as Mrs. Lorenzo * Joshua Zamora as Miko Lorenzo * Allan K. as Alexis/Gorgonio "Gorgy" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pidol's Wonderland
''Istorifik: Pidol's Kuwentong Fantastik'' (formerly known as ''Pidol's Wonderland'') was a weekly fantasy, comedy series in which it delivers stories for the family as told by Dolphy as the character Mang Pidol. It airs on TV5 every Sunday at 6:30 PM. Pidol's Wonderland dramatizes, adapts, and retells folk tales and legends, as well as original tall tales and fantasy stories. Due to the hospital confinement of Dolphy in 2011, until his death in 2012, Pidol's Wonderland was reformatted as a fantasy anthology. Plot A curio shop owner in downtown Manila, Mang Pidol brings in the comedy together with his sons Bart (Vandolph Quizon) and Panyong (Epi Quizon), his daughter-in-law Jenny, and Baby VJ, his granddaughter. The shop is where Mang Pidol's animated storytelling sessions are usually attended by a motley group of common folks in the neighborhood — the barbers Samson ( Brod Pete) and Adonis (Long Mejia), the bakery owner Brigit (Joy Viado) and her assistant, Lyla (Arianna Bar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TVJ Productions
TVJ Productions, Inc. is a Philippine media production company co-owned by ''Eat Bulaga!'' hosts Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon (collectively known as TVJ) and media company MediaQuest Holdings. The company was formed on June 7, 2023, after TVJ severed its ties with Television and Production Exponents, Inc., the former producer of ''Eat Bulaga!'' due to internal conflicts between TVJ and the new management. Projects The current iteration of the Philippines' longest-running noontime variety and entertainment show ''Eat Bulaga!'', co-produced by TVJ Productions and TV5, premiered on July 1, 2023, which replaced the latter's simulcast of ABS-CBN Studios's noontime show '' It's Showtime''. The show was then known by its placeholder title '' E.A.T.'', pending a trademark dispute between TAPE, Inc. and TVJ Productions which eventually concluded in favor of the latter. Apart from ''Eat Bulaga!'', the company is exploring other production interests for the possible revival ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TAPE Inc
Tape or Tapes may refer to: Material A long, narrow, thin strip of material (see also Ribbon (other): Adhesive tapes * Adhesive tape, any of many varieties of backing materials coated with an adhesive *Athletic tape, pressure-sensitive tape that holds muscles or bones in certain positions * Box-sealing tape, a pressure-sensitive tape used for closing or sealing corrugated fiberboard boxes * Copper tape (or slug tape), adhesive-backed copper tape used to keep slugs and snails out of certain areas * Double-sided tape, any pressure-sensitive tape that is coated with adhesive on both sides * Duct tape, cloth- or scrim-backed pressure-sensitive tape often coated with polyethylene * Elastic therapeutic tape * Electrical tape, a type of pressure-sensitive tape used to insulate electrical wires and other materials that conduct electricity * Filament tape, a pressure-sensitive tape used for several packaging functions * Gaffer tape, a strong, tough, cotton cloth pressure-sensiti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manila Bulletin
The ''Manila Bulletin'' (), (also known as the ''Bulletin'' and previously known as the ''Manila Daily Bulletin'' from 1906 to September 23, 1972, and the ''Bulletin Today'' from November 22, 1972, to March 10, 1986) is the Philippines' largest English language broadsheet newspaper by newspaper circulation, circulation. Founded in 1900, it is the second oldest extant newspaper published in the Philippines and the second oldest extant English language, English newspaper in the Far East. It bills itself as "The Nation's Leading Newspaper", which is its official slogan. According to a survey done by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, Manila Bulletin is considered "one of the most trusted news organizations"; placing 2nd with 66% of Filipinos trusting the organization. History ''Manila Bulletin'' was founded in 1900 by Carlson Taylor as a shipping journal. In 1957, the newspaper was acquired by Swiss expatriate named Hans Menzi. From 1938 to his death in 2002, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Philippine Star
''The Philippine Star'' (self-styled ''The Philippine STAR'') is an English-language newspaper in the Philippines and the flagship brand of the Philstar Media Group. First published on July 28, 1986, by veteran journalists Betty Go-Belmonte, Max Soliven and Art Borjal, it is one of several Philippine newspapers founded after the 1986 People Power Revolution. The newspaper is owned and published by Philstar Daily Inc., which also publishes the monthly magazine ''People Asia'' and the Sunday magazines ''Starweek'' and ''Let's Eat''. As part of the Philstar Media Group, its sister publications include business newspaper '' BusinessWorld''; Cebu-based, English-language broadsheet '' The Freeman''; Filipino-language tabloids '' Pilipino Star Ngayon'' and ''Pang-Masa''; Cebuano-language tabloid ''Banat'', online news portals Interaksyon (formerly with News5), LatestChika.com, Philstar Life and Wheels.ph, and TV/digital production unit Philstar TV. In March 2014, the newspaper was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |