(Photos) Angel Locsin Engaged with Neil Arce

Barely 2 years after admitting that they are exclusively dating, Angel Locsin and Neil Arce decided to level up their relationship.

On Saturday afternoon, the couple proudly announced their engangement.

The happy news started when Neil shared a photo on Instagram as he held a diamond ring with Angel waiting in the background. His caption reads, "Excuse me miss... I have a question…"

In another post, Neil wrote, "Thank you for allowing me to be with you, take care of you, and most of all love you for the rest of my life."

Angel, meanwhile, shared a photo of her wearing the ring with the caption, "We're engaged! Waaaaaaaaaah." 

She called Neil's proposal the "Surprise of my life."

By: JENG On 6/30/2019 10:58:00 PM

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Asianovela Channel Fans Meet Korean Superstar Park Bo Gum in Manila

 

Bogummies weren't able to hide their joy when Asianovela Channel, the ultimate fanbayan on free TV on TVplus, made their dreams come through when they joined in welcoming one of Korea's biggest stars to date, Park Bo Gum, last June 21 in an exclusive media conference for his " May Your Everyday Be A Good Day" Asian Tour.

 

"Bogummies" or Park Bo Gum fans Jasmin Salutem, Clarisse Canaveral, Sophia Mae Santos, Kristine Bolor, Donna Marivielle Castillo, Allyza Consulta, Jennifer Morfe, Ashley Raine Rodriguez, Monica Manjares and Rose Mary Abenoja are the ten lucky Asianovela Channel fans who were given the rare opportunity to join the presscon of their Korean idol after their answers were randomly chosen for the "Question of the Day" posted on the Asianovela Channel Facebook page.  

 

"I can't believe I've seen Oppa Park Bo Gum in real life! I am extremely happy to be able to have the chance to join this event. Thank you to Asianovela Channel for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. It's so worth it to be an avid viewer of Asianovela Channel and be an ACnatic!" Jennifer Morfe exclaimed.  

 

"This is a memorable experience for all Filipino fans of Park Bo Gum. It's a wonderful feeling to see your idol in real life when you are used to just watching him onscreen. He is just perfect, I can't explain it,"   Claire Canaveral added.

 

Park Bo Gum met his Filipino fans for the first time last June 22 at the Mall of Asia Arena for the "Park Bo Gum: May Your Day Be A Good Day" Asian Tour. The Manila leg was produced by ABS-CBN Events and Ovation Productions, in partnership with Blossom Entertainment.

 

The "Bo-gum magic" first hit the country when Park Bo Gum played a Joseon era crown prince in "Love in the Moonlight" which aired on ABS-CBN and Asianovela Channel. 

 

Continue following the latest in Asian hits for Pinoys on Asianovela Channel. 

For more details, visit Asianovela Channel on Facebook (fb.com/AsianovelaChannel).

By: JENG On 6/30/2019 10:52:00 PM

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4 Fresh Song Collaborations You Should Listen to ASAP

It's been raining feels recently. Songs have also been pouring emotions to listeners, with artists even teaming up with other artists—making tracks seem like a double-whammy to most. 

Here are the latest collabs you should listen to ASAP.

1.    "CRAZY ABOUT" BY JAYDA AND RENN MIKO

Our sweet Jayda takes her music to new heights as she works with up and coming Indonesian singer-songwriter Renn Miko for track "Crazy About." Their duet talks about two people wondering if the other feels the same way, sung in the most hopeful yet most youthful way. Jayda is one of the Kapamilya artists who is slowly breaking into the international music scene as ABS-CBN continues to champion Filipino talent on the world stage.                                                                                                                                     

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8Qm_mNTxIY

2.    "SALAMAT SA…" BY LOISA AND KRITIKO

The catchy track showcases Loisa Andalio's newly-forged team up with rising rapper Kritiko. It talks about how lives of both changed since they met the other and being immensely thankful for it. Kritiko first graced the local music scene through Himig Handog 2018 where he won 3^rd Best Song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27r_KN3l8zw

3.    "PATAWAD, PAALAM" BY MOIRA AND I BELONG TO THE ZOO

Two artists known for heart aching songs come together in a new hurting track, "Patawad, Paalam." Let Moira dela Torre and I Belong to the Zoo pluck at your heartstrings as they sing about the difficult road of loving and letting go.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ou_o8_KjN6I

4.    "IMPOSIBLE" BY KZ TANDINGAN AND SHANTI DOPE

Originally off KZ's sophomore album "Soul Supreme," the new version of "Imposible" features rapper and young hitmaker Shanti Dope. He matched KZ's lyrics about realizing how much she deserves better than an ex-lover with a verse of his own that goes, "Kaso parang pagod ka na kakaunawa / Panahon na din yata maalalang 'di na ako bata." The collaboration's music video, which premiered on YouTube last June 14, now has over 1.2 million views.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIDtdcp4ECQ

 

Check out these songs and more in various digital music platforms and on ABS-CBN Star Music's YouTube channel. For updates, follow @abscbnpr on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit www.abscbnpr.com.

By: JENG On 6/30/2019 10:39:00 PM

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Kevin Feige Says “Spider-Man: Far From Home” Continues “Avengers: Endgame”

 

The master has spoken: Avengers: Endgame isn't truly the end. In two newly released videos, Kevin Feige urges Marvel fans to see how Spider-Man steps out of Tony Stark's shadow in Spider-Man: Far From Home. 

 

Check out the videos below and watch Spider-Man: Far From Home in cinemas July 3. Also in IMAX and 4DX.

 

YouTube: https://youtu.be/3q6PDMtGo_A and https://youtu.be/nGtVS0BL3k0 

 

Spider-Man: Far From Home is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International.

By: JENG On 6/30/2019 10:30:00 PM

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ABS-CBN News Boosts Fight Against Fake News with Digital-First Stories

 

ABS-CBN News strengthens its fight against disinformation and misinformation online with the launch of "NXT," informative videos on current events and relevant issues produced for the digital generation of Filipinos.

 

"NXT," which is housed within ABS-CBN News' online and social media platforms, will explain complex issues and phenomenon through concise, engaging, and well-researched videos that will first be released on digital. It "unbreaks" traditional news formats to suit the changing needs, habits, and interests of audiences online.  

 

ABS-CBN News Digital head Karen Puno said they envision "NXT" to be the source of authoritative news content produced specifically and especially for the YouTube generation, who are currently being targeted in spreading disinformation and misinformation online.

 

"We set up a new team composed of video journalists and producers that will utilize all manners of audio and visual tools and storytelling styles to deliver relevant, credible, and authoritative breaking and context news stories to the digital generation," she said. 

 

ABS-CBN Integrated News & Current Affairs head Ging Reyes said this small but nimble team of video-and-tech-savvy video producers will be working with ABS-CBN News' roster of veteran news reporters and researchers to produce videos that are truly able to analyze and provide context to current events. "NXT" will also carry in-depth reports, fact-check pieces, and features that convey the biggest stories of the day.

  

Breaking in its video capabilities before the "Halalan 2019" in May, NXT produced veteran journalist Christian Esguerra's explainer "#Halalan2019: Ano ba talaga ang trabaho ng senador?" (https://www.facebook.com/dzmmteleradyo/videos/2022904938004294/) which aimed to enlighten audiences on the real responsibilities of a senator.

 

Meanwhile, the "Millennial Meetup" series featured six young persons for a discussion on the country's most pressing issues, including mental health, same-sex marriage, and federalism like in this video (https://www.facebook.com/abscbnNEWS/videos/335768793752387/). On the other hand, the "Pipol" series focused on individuals who achieved near-impossible feats or have remarkable stories, like shoe designer Jojo Bragais, who created Catriona Gray's Miss Universe heels (https://www.facebook.com/abscbnNEWS/videos/483818115725435/).

 

These "NXT" videos gather page views anywhere from 150,000 to 2.5 million, serving as testimony to the new news consumers' appetite for this video form.

The launch of "NXT" is part of the digital transition of ABS-CBN, which has the biggest online presence among local media networks and a growing list of digital properties. In 2018, the country's leading media and entertainment company relaunched its pioneering streaming service iWant, which presently houses the biggest library of free movies, shows, and live events in the country and opened 2019 with over 11.3 million subscribers.

Stay tuned to the "NXT" videos on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram via @ABSCBNnews. For updates go to @abscbnpr on Facebook, Instagram, and twitter, or go to abscbnpr.com.

By: JENG On 6/30/2019 10:28:00 PM

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“MOMOL Nights” Now Streaming on iWant

 

Can true love blossom between two lonely people in the age of ghosting, dating apps, reading too much into texts, and no-strings-attached "situationships"?

 

iWant dives into the murky waters of modern dating and its all-too-common stories of disappointment and complicated rules in the new original movie "MOMOL Nights," which is now streaming for free.

 

In this relatable and sexy romantic comedy, Kim Molina and Kit Thompson play people who are in need of connection and intimacy. 

 

Straight from a break-up and not ready for commitment, Peng (Kim) starts to MOMOL ("make out make out lang") around, encouraged by her friends who are into meet-ups and hook-ups. 

 

Guided by a set of MOMOL rules, Peng psyches and primes herself to be ready for exciting escapades. They turn out be both an adventure and a letdown, even if her first encounter is an epic fail.

 

Until one night, she meets Marco (Kit), an artist who turns her regular MOMOL nights into extended one-night stands.

 

It's all casual and light-hearted, until one of them breaks the cardinal rule of MOMOL: don't get emotionally invested and involved.

 

Will they MOMOL forever or MOMOL their way to forever?

 

Kim is also seen in ABS-CBN teleseryes "Kadenang Ginto" and "The General's Daughter," while Kit Thompson currently stars in the primetime crime-drama "Sino Ang Maysala?: Mea Culpa."

 

Produced by Dreamscape Digital and Lonewolf Films, "MOMOL Nights" is directed by Benedict Mique, the writer and director of the critically acclaimed movie "ML." The digital movie is also written by Mique and Carlo Ventura. 

 

The iWant original movie also stars Kate Alejandrino, Emmanuelle Vera, Prince Stefan, and Benj Manalo.

 

Aside from the Kim-Kit starrer, a book based on the original screenplay of "MOMOL Nights" will also be released by ABS-CBN Books. It will be sold for P195 at ABS-CBN Books, Facebook Store, Lazada, Shopee, and leading newsstands and bookstores very soon. 

 

Stream "MOMOL Nights" now on the iWant app (iOs and Android) or on iwant.ph. For updates, like www.facebook.com/iWant, and follow @iwant on Twitter and @iwantofficial and @dreamscapedigital on Instagram, and subscribe to www.youtube.com/iWantPH.

By: JENG On 6/30/2019 10:24:00 PM

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