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Jhong Hilario
Virgilio "Jhong" Viernes Hilario Jr. (born August 11, 1976) is a Filipino actor, dancer, television host, and politician. He is part of the Filipino dance group ''Streetboys''. He is currently serving as a councilor of Makati from its 1st district since 2016. He is widely known for his antagonist roles in television; as Gary David in the 2010 remake of '' Mara Clara'' (originally portrayed by Eruel Tongco from 1992 to 1996 and William Martinez for its movie version), and as Homer "Alakdan" Adlawan in '' FPJ's Ang Probinsyano''. He currently appears as a regular host on ABS-CBN's noontime variety show '' It's Showtime.'' Early life and education Virgilio Viernes Hilario, Jr. was born on August 11, 1976, in Asingan, Pangasinan. He attended primary school at Bangkal Elementary School II in Makati and secondary school at South Eastern College in Pasay from 1991 to 1995. He availed a high school home study program from the Department of Education, Culture and Sports in 1996. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Makati
Makati ( ; ), officially the City of Makati (), is a highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region of the Philippines, known for being one of the leading financial centers in the country. As of 2013, the city has the highest concentration of multinational and local corporations in the Philippines. Major banks, corporations, department stores as well as foreign embassies are based in Makati. Makati is also known for being a major cultural and entertainment hub in Metro Manila. According to the 2020 census, it had a population of 629,616 people, making it the 47th most populous city in the country and 8th most populous in Metro Manila. Makati is one of the most densely populated city proper areas globally, ranking 8th worldwide and 2nd in the Philippines, after Manila, with a population density of . In 2023, the Philippine Statistics Authority reported that the estimated GDP per capita of Makati was , making it the highest GDP per capita in the Philippines. Etymolo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Pasay
Pasay, officially the City of Pasay (; ), is a Cities of the Philippines#Legal classification, highly urbanized city in the Metro Manila, National Capital Region of the Philippines. According to the 2020 Philippine census, 2020 census, it has a population of 440,656 people. Due to its location just south of Manila, Pasay quickly became an urban town during the History of the Philippines (1898–1946), American colonial period. It is now best known for being the site of most of Ninoy Aquino International Airport and of complexes such as Newport City, Metro Manila, Newport City and the SM Mall of Asia, SM Central Business Park. Etymology There are possible explanations on the origins of the city's name: *A legend suggested that it may have been named after Dayang-dayang Pasay, a princess of the Kingdom of Namayan and daughter of Maynila (historical polity), Kingdom of Maynila ruler Rajah Sulayman. She inherited half of her father's lands, which encompasses the present-day city, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Kim Chiu
Kimberly Sue Yap Chiu (; born April 19, 1990) is a Filipino actress and singer. Known for her performances in a range of genres across film and television, she rose to fame after winning the first teen edition of ''Pinoy Big Brother''. Chiu's films have grossed over ₱1.36 billion at the box-office, making her one of the highest grossing box office stars of all time. ''Forbes Asia'' named her one of Asia Pacific's most influential Filipino personalities in 2020. Dubbed as the "Multimedia Idol" by various media outlets, she initially began playing supporting roles in several television shows early in her career. Her breakthrough came following her pairing with Gerald Anderson and has appeared together in a number of projects, most notable being '' Sana Maulit Muli'' (2007), '' I've Fallen for You'' (2007) and '' Tayong Dalawa'' (2009). The following year, Chiu topped '' Yes!'' Magazine's list of 100 Most Beautiful Stars and ventured more dramatic and comedic roles. It was succ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Your Face Sounds Familiar (Philippine TV Series)
''Your Face Sounds Familiar'' is a Philippine television reality competition show broadcast by ABS-CBN and Kapamilya Channel. Based on the Spanish television series ''Your Face Sounds Familiar''. Originally hosted by Billy Crawford and originally judges by Jed Madela, Sharon Cuneta and Gary Valenciano, it aired on the network's Yes Weekend line up from March 14, 2015 to May 30, 2021, replacing ''The Voice of the Philippines'' and was replaced by ''Everybody, Sing!''. Luis Manzano serves as a final hosts and Cuneta, Valenciano and Ogie Alcasid serve as the final judges. Development Season 1, 2 and 3 The Philippine version was first announced by ABS-CBN on its trade show for advertisers in Rockwell Tent, Makati. In this show, 8 celebrities (four male, four female) compete in a sing and dance number while impersonating iconic singers. In each week, the eight celebrity contestants face the "", which assigns the artists of whom they will impersonate. Each contestant presses the iconize ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Your Face Sounds Familiar (Philippine Season 3)
The third and final season of ''Your Face Sounds Familiar (Philippine TV series), Your Face Sounds Familiar'' was a singing and impersonation competition for celebrities based on the Spanish version of the Your Face Sounds Familiar, same name. It first aired on February 20, 2021, on Kapamilya Channel and A2Z (Philippine TV channel), A2Z. Sharon Cuneta and Gary Valenciano reprised their roles as judges while Ogie Alcasid, a judge in the Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids (Philippine TV series), Kids seasons replaced Jed Madela as judge whom reprised his role as mentor in the Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids (Philippine season 2), second season of the Kids edition alongside Nyoy Volante. Luis Manzano was named as the new host, replacing original host Billy Crawford due to his departure from the network in the aftermath of its shutdown, franchise denial and layoffs, which saw his transfer to blocktimer shows that are aired on TV5 (Philippine TV network), TV5 This is also the first season to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
ABS-CBN News
ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs, known on-air as ABS-CBN News (formerly known as ''ABS-CBN News and Public Affairs''), is the news and current affairs division of the Philippine media conglomerate ABS-CBN Corporation. The division is the country's largest international news gathering and broadcast organization, maintaining several foreign news bureaus and offices through ABS-CBN's Global division. The division generates news output for the company's media assets such as radio station DZMM Radyo Patrol 630; the former main ABS-CBN terrestrial television network (including its former free-to-air television and radio stations) and its current ad-interim replacements Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, All TV and PRTV Prime Media; cable television through ANC and DZMM TeleRadyo; international channel TFC; and news websites news.abs-cbn.com and patrol.ph, which the former ranks as the top news website in the country as of November 2021. History News division The oldest of the two ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
2019 Philippine General Election
The 2019 Philippine general election was conducted on May 13, 2019. A midterm election, those elected therein took office on June 30, 2019, midway through the term of President Rodrigo Duterte. The following positions were contested: *12 seats in the Senate of the Philippines *All seats in the House of Representatives of the Philippines *All List of current Philippine provincial governors, governors, vice governors and regular members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Provincial Councils) in the provinces of the Philippines *All mayors, vice mayors and regular members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, Sangguniang Panlungsod (City Councils) or Sangguniang Bayan, Sangguniang Bayan (Municipal Councils) in the cities of the Philippines, cities or municipalities of the Philippines Under the Local Government Code and the 1987 constitution, all terms start on June 30, 2019, and end on June 30, 2022, except for elected senators, whose terms shall end on June 30, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano
''FPJ's Ang Probinsyano'' (international title: ''Brothers''; ) is a Philippine television drama action series broadcast by ABS-CBN and Kapamilya Channel. The series is based on the 1996 Philippine film of the same title. Directed by Malu L. Sevilla, Avel E. Sunpongco and Toto Natividad, it stars Coco Martin in the title role. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from September 28, 2015 to August 12, 2022. It is the longest running drama series of ABS-CBN. Series overview ''Ang Probinsyano'' has five narrative arcs or "books" over 9 seasons. The Syndicate Arc ran from 2015 through 2017 spanning the first and second seasons. It focused on the cases Cardo encountered as a member of the CIDG. The Rebellion and Terrorism Arc contains the third and fourth seasons of the series and focused on Cardo's encounters with the "''Pulang Araw''" () as a member of the Special Action Force and undercover under the ''nom de guerre'' "''Agil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Dekada '70 (film)
''Dekada '70'' () is a 2002 Filipino historical drama film directed by Chito S. Roño from a story and screenplay written by Lualhati Bautista, based on her 1983 novel of the same name. Set in the Philippines during the period of martial law under Ferdinand Marcos, the film follows the struggles of the middle-class Bartolome family spanning several years. It stars Vilma Santos and Christopher De Leon as parents raising five sons amidst the tense political background. Their sons are played by Piolo Pascual, Carlos Agassi, Marvin Agustin, Danilo Barrios, and John Wayne Sace. Produced and distributed by Star Cinema upon its initial premiere at the 28th Metro Manila Film Festival, the film is now restored in high-definition by the ABS-CBN Film Archives and Central Digital Lab, and on January 1, 2024, was released on the distributing company's YouTube channel. Plot Incumbent President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. is re-elected for a second term, amidst anti-war protests dur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
