Two years after ABS-CBN’s production of Mano A Mano: Pacquiao vs. Lariosbecame one of the country’s highest-rated sports events ever, ABS-CBN yet again brings world-class boxing back to the Philippines with the sports special Invasion: Philippines vs. the World, this Sunday, April 6 at 9 AM.

Produced by Golden Boy Promotions and ALA Promotions, in conjunction with ABS-CBN Sports, this boxing spectacle will be aired, nationwide and over TFC Global, as it happens at the Araneta Coliseum.

And Invasion is fast shaping up to rock the Araneta just like “Thrilla in Manila.” This time, it’s Filipino champ Gerry Peñalosa who’s defending his hotly-contested WBO Bantamweight Title in a 12-round fight versus Thai fighter Ratanchai Sor Vorapin.

This is a re-match not just for the title but also for lost pride as the Thai fighter lost via 6th round knockout to Penalosa in 2000. Five years later, Vorapin was the world bantamweight champion before losing his title to Mexico’s Jhonny Gonzalez.       Read the rest of this entry »

What happens when the son of the Star for All Seasons and the daughter of the Megastar share the screen together?

Sparks will surely fly as KC Concepcion is paired with Luis Manzano in “Yes, Sir” April 5 episode of “I am KC”.

Directed by Andoy Ranay, “Yes, Sir” tells the story of Kate (KC), who, because of her intention to help her ailing grandmother (Gina Pareño), vowed to continue working as chief of staff of a very demanding boss, Ed (Albert Martinez), a hotel chain executive.

Because of the pressure of her job, her relationship with boyfriend Budoy (Luis) is strained. In a crucial business meeting, Kate, however, saved the day by using her natural wit and charm. This made Ed grown fond of her.

“I am KC” airs Saturdays, 7 p.m. on ABS-CBN.

The Queen of Koreanovela Kim Jung-eun returns on Philippine television with another romantic comedy you will surely fall in love with - “Lovers” - on ABS-CBN primetime.

After her phenomenal roles as Vivian in “Lovers in Paris” and Lulu in “Princess Lulu”, Jung-eun will again be seen on primetime with premiere actor Lee Seo-Jin in this action-packed romance that made history as one of the top-rating Korean series of 2007.

Follow the compelling love story of Jackie (Kim Jung-eun), a sassy plastic surgeon, and Jarred (Lee Seo-Jin), a notorious mafia gangster. The two first met when Jackie mistook Jarred as her sleazy brother-in-law and picked a fight with him.

For some unexplained reasons, fate keeps throwing them into each other’s path in the most unlikely places until one night Jackie saves Jarred’s live after his rival gang stabbed him - an incident that paved the way for them to get to know each other more.       Read the rest of this entry »

GMA Films has turned down Gabby Concepcion’s offer to return P1.75 million that was the downpayment when the actor signed a contract with GMA September last year.

Gabby’s camp said the actor expressed interest to return the money to GMA Films anytime considering that Gabby has signed another contract with ABS-CBN last April 1.

“It’s not just a signed contract, we fulfilled part of the obligation and we gave him down payment. Actually, the provision of our contract said that it’s for one movie. But we also have exclusive rights to the second movie if we serve it a notice within three months after the termination of the first movie,” said GMA Films President Annette Gozon-Abrogar.

Abrogar said they were not worried with Gabby’s signing of contract with ABS-CBN but warned the actor “he cannot start working on a movie until matapos nya ang contract nya sa atin”.