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Bembol Roco
Rafael Aranda Roco, Jr. (born November 20, 1953), popularly known as Bembol Roco, is a Filipino actor whose work ranges from films to television. He is famous for his critically acclaimed role as Julio Madiaga in '' Maynila: Sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag'' ("Manila in the Claws of Light"). Though he acts in his country's films, he also had an important role in the 1982 Australian-U.S. film '' The Year of Living Dangerously''. He also portrayed villain roles in Philippine action movies due to his signature bald head as well as various supporting roles. Bem starred in ''Sine Novela: Tinik sa Dibdib''. He has twin sons named Felix and Dominic. Roco appeared in a minor role in 2010's '' Dagim'', a Cinema One Original film directed by Joaquin Pedro Valdes, about the strange goings-on in a remote mountain province. He is well known to be most collaborative works with the late Lino Brocka, where he is a part of a group of actors called "Brocka babies", and directors such as Ishmael Bern ...
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Naga, Camarines Sur
Naga, officially the City of Naga (Central Bikol: ''Siyudad nin Naga''; Rinconada Bikol: ''Syudad ka Naga''; fil, Lungsod ng Naga) or the Pilgrim City of Naga, is a 1st class independent component city in the Bicol Region of the Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 209,170 people. The town was established in 1575 by order of Spanish Governor-General Francisco de Sande. The city, then named Ciudad de Nueva Cáceres (New Cáceres City), was one of the Spanish royal cities in the Spanish East Indies, along with Manila, Cebu, and Iloilo, the third oldest to be exact. Geographically and statistically classified, as well as legislatively represented within Camarines Sur, but administratively independent of the provincial government, Naga is the Bicol Region's trade, business, religious, cultural, industrial, commercial, medical, educational, and financial center. Naga is known as the "Queen City of Bicol" due to the historical significance of Naga in ...
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Lolong (TV Series)
''Lolong'' (International title: ''Crocodile Whisperer'') is a 2022 Philippine television drama action series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Rommel P. Penesa, it stars Ruru Madrid in the title role. It premiered on July 4, 2022 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing '' First Lady''. The series concluded on September 30, 2022 with a total of 65 episodes. It was replaced by '' Maria Clara at Ibarra'' in its timeslot. The series has been renewed for a second season. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Ruru Madrid as Rolando "Lolong" Candelaria ;Supporting cast * Christopher de Leon as Governor Armando Banson * Jean Garcia as Donatella "Dona" Banson * Shaira Diaz as Elsie Dominguez * Arra San Agustin as Isabella "Bella" Melendez * Paul Salas as Martin Candelaria / Martin Banson * Rochelle Pangilinan as Karina Marabe * Bembol Roco as Narciso "Narsing" Candelaria * Malou de Guzman as Isabelita "Isabel" Candelaria * Mikoy Morales as Victoriano "Bokyo" Dela Cruz * Ian de ...
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Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon
''Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon'' (International title: ''Tomorrow Belongs to Me'' / ) is a 2014 Philippine melodrama television series directed by Jerome C. Pobocan and Trina N. Dayrit, the series stars Bea Alonzo in her very first dual role with Paulo Avelino, Maricar Reyes, and Albert Martinez, together with an ensemble cast consisting of Susan Roces, Anita Linda, Eddie Garcia, Tonton Gutierrez, Dina Bonnevie, and Michelle Vito. Based on 1983 film of the same name, courtesy of Viva Films. The series premiered on ABS-CBN's ''Primetime Bida'' evening block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel on June 16 to October 10, 2014 replacing ''The Legal Wife''. Synopsis The story revolves around two women, who will be united by fate and their hunger to seek truth and justice - Emmanuelle, a feisty lawyer; and Rose, the kindhearted heiress of the ''Buena Criollo'' chocolate company, who will be accused of a crime she did not commit. Cast and characters Main cast * Bea Alonzo as Rose Buena ...
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Nurse Cap
Nursing is a profession within the health care sector focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life. Nurses may be differentiated from other health care providers by their approach to patient care, training, and scope of practice. Nurses practice in many specialties with differing levels of prescription authority. Nurses comprise the largest component of most healthcare environments; but there is evidence of international shortages of qualified nurses. Many nurses provide care within the ordering scope of physicians, and this traditional role has shaped the public image of nurses as care providers. Nurse practitioners are nurses with a graduate degree in advanced practice nursing. They are however permitted by most jurisdictions to practice independently in a variety of settings. Since the postwar period, nurse education has undergone a process of diversification towards advanced and ...
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Karelasyon
''Karelasyon'' () is a Philippine television drama anthology broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Carla Abellana, it premiered on April 11, 2015 on the network's Sabado Star Power line up replacing ''GMA Tales of Horror''. The show concluded on May 13, 2017 with a total of 108 episodes. It was replaced by ''Tadhana'' in its timeslot. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Episodes Ratings According to AGB Nielsen Philippines AGB Nielsen Media Research Philippines, commonly called AGB Nielsen, is a market research firm in the Philippines specializing in broadcast media. AGB Nielsen conducts audience measurement of television ratings for certain areas in the Philipp ...' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of ''Karelasyon'' earned a 16.5% rating. While the final episode scored a 5.2% rating in Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes. Accolades References External links * * 2015 Philippine television s ...
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Little Nanay
''Little Nanay'' (International title: ''Little Mommy'' / ) is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Ricky Davao, it stars Kris Bernal and Chlaui Malayao. It premiered on November 16, 2015 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing '' Beautiful Strangers''. The series concluded on March 23, 2016 with a total of 93 episodes. It was replaced by ''Poor Señorita'' in its timeslot. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Premise Miguel's daughter becomes estranged after living with Rey Batongbuhay to whom she conceived a daughter, Tinay who has a special condition. Despite the challenges brought about by her condition, she finds love and care through her grandparents, half-brothers and childhood friend Archie, who she develops an attachment which she mistakes for love. Tinay later gets impregnated by Archie leading to their marriage and raising their daughter Chiechie. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Kris Bernal as Celestina "Tinay" Va ...
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Once Again (Philippine TV Series)
Once Again may refer to: Film and television * ''Once Again'' (2012 film), an Indian Hindi-language family drama film * ''Once Again'' (2016 film) or ''Pinneyum'', an Indian Malayalam-language romantic crime drama film * ''Once Again'' (2018 film), an Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film * ''Once Again'' (Philippine TV series), a 2016 romantic fantasy series * ''Once Again'' (South Korean TV series), a 2020 romantic comedy-drama series Music Albums * ''Once Again'' (Barclay James Harvest album), 1971 * ''Once Again'' (Fusebox album) or the title song, 2004 * ''Once Again'' (John Legend album), 2006 * ''Once Again'' (The Kingston Trio album), 2004 * ''Once Again'' (Peter Tork and James Lee Stanley album), 2001 *''Once Again'', by the American Breed, 1986 Songs *"1nce Again", by A Tribe Called Quest, 1996 *"Once Again", by Days of the New from ''Days of the New'', 2001 *"Once Again", by Headhunterz Willem Rebergen (born 12 September 1985), better known by his stage name ''H ...
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ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN (an initialism of its two predecessors' names, Alto Broadcasting System and Chronicle Broadcasting Network) is a Television in the Philippines, Philippine Commercial broadcasting, commercial broadcast broadcast network, network that serves as the flagship property of ABS-CBN Corporation, a company under Lopez Holdings Corporation owned by the López family of Iloilo, López family. The network is headquartered at the ELJ Communications Center and ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center in Quezon City, with additional offices and production facilities in 25 major cities including Baguio, Naga, Camarines Sur, Naga, Bacolod, Iloilo City, Iloilo, Cebu City, Cebu, Davao City, Davao, and Bulacan, where ABS-CBN's production and post-production facility in ABS-CBN Soundstage, Horizon IT Park is located. ABS-CBN is colloquially referred to as the ''Kapamilya'' Network; the branding was originally introduced in 1999 and was officially introduced in 2003 during the celebration of its 50th ...
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FPJ's Ang Probinsyano
''FPJ's Ang Probinsyano'' (lit. ''FPJ's The Provincial Man''; abbreviated as ''FPJAP'' and internationally known as ''Brothers'') is a 2015 Philippine action drama television series under ABS-CBN Entertainment replacing ''Nathaniel''. Based on the 1997 film of the same title starring Fernando Poe Jr., the series stars a large ensemble cast that is top-billed by Coco Martin. First aired on September 28, 2015, it became the longest-running drama series on Philippine television (excluding drama anthologies such as '' Lovingly Yours, Helen'', ''Maalaala Mo Kaya'', ''Maynila'' and ''Magpakailanman''), with 1,696 episodes aired until the series finale on August 12, 2022. It was replaced by ''Darna'' on its timeslot. ''Ang Probinsyano'' premiered in ABS-CBN where it aired until 2020, when broadcast of the network was halted due to its non-renewal of its franchise. New episodes has since aired in the Kapamilya Channel, a pay network set up by ABS-CBN Corporation with simulcas ...
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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 ...
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The One That Got Away (Philippine TV Series)
''The One That Got Away'' is a 2018 Philippine television drama romance comedy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mark Sicat Dela Cruz and Rado Peru, it stars Lovi Poe, Max Collins, Rhian Ramos, and Dennis Trillo in the title role. It premiered on January 15, 2018 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing ''My Korean Jagiya''. The series concluded on May 18, 2018 with a total of 88 episodes. It was replaced by ''Inday Will Always Love You'' in its timeslot. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Premise A story about three women — Alex, Zoe and Darcy, who formed an unlikely friendship after discovering that in different times in their lives, they were romantically linked with the same guy, Liam. Cast and characters Lead cast * Lovi Poe as Alexandra Rey "Alex" Makalintal-Ilustre :A workaholic cable network employee and an aspiring travel show host with a sunny disposition, everything she does is always on-schedule. Alex is also family-oriented and works h ...
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My Special Tatay
''My Special Tatay'' (International title: ''The Heart Knows'' / ) is a Philippine television drama family series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by L.A. Madridejos, it stars Ken Chan in the title role. It premiered on September 3, 2018 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up replacing ''Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka''. The series concluded on March 29, 2019 with a total of 150 episodes. It was replaced by '' Inagaw na Bituin'' in its timeslot. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Premise Boyet, a young man with mild intellectual disability who has a quiet and simple life with his mother, will be changed when they find out that he has a child. Despite their state in life and Boyet's condition, they will take care of the child along with the help of aunt Chona and Boyet's childhood friend, Carol. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Ken Chan as Roberto "Boyet" M. Villaroman ;Supporting cast * Jestoni Alarcon as Edgardo "Edgar" Villaroman * Teresa Loyzaga as Olivia "Via" Sa ...
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