ABS-CBN remains number one in Bicolandia and South Luzon "PRINCESS AND I ROYAL KARAVAN" IN LEGAZPI ENTERTAINS THOUSANDS

More than 7,500 Legazpenos cheered Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla and Khalil Ramos of the hit royal teleserye “Princess and I” at the “Princess and I Royal Karavan” that happened at the LCC Parking Lot as part of the “Salamat Kapamilya” project of ABS-CBN Regional Network Group (RNG).

The ‘royal’ stars visited the region to personally give thanks for their continued support.The Kapamilya Network still reigns all over South Luzon with its total day average audience share of 18.8% compared to the 8.8% of GMA and 2.7% of TV5 based on the urban and rural audience measurement data of Kantar Media. ABS-CBN also soars high on primetime with its average audience share of 29.2%, triple of Kapuso’s 10% and very far from Kapatid’s 3.7% while ABS-CBN’s daytime average audience share rates 13.6% against GMA’s 8.2% and TV5’s 2.2%.

Daniel made girls feel weak at the knees when he sang “Prinsesa” and “Hinahanap-hanap Kita” from his self-titled album while Pilipinas Got Talent runner-up Khalil touched the hearts of many as he sang “Now We’re Together” and “Kung Ako Ba Siya”. Kathryn also charmed the audience with her sweet rendition of “Mula Noon Hanggang Ngayon” and made everyone dance  when she belted out “Call Me Maybe”.

An on-site selling of the “Princess and I” album gave hundreds of Bicolanos a chance to sit at the VIP area where they could watch the stars up close.

“The Bicolanos welcomed us warmly. We thank everyone and we hope for your continued support for Princess and I,” said Kathryn, who portrays the role of Mikay.

Watch out for the next fun-filled Kapamilya Karavan at Naga on September 8 for the Penafrancia Festival where Coco Martin and other Kapamilya stars will join in. Stay tuned to ABS-CBN for more updates.

TV5 Kapatid spirit prevails during rescue, relief operations

The latest onslaught of torrential rains emphasized how the Filipino spirit is indeed weather-proof. Although Metro Manila and neighboring provinces were left paralyzed by the monsoon, Filipinos from all parts of the country came together in aid of those most in need. One of the groups organizing comprehensive rescue and relief programs is TV5, through RESCUE5 and the Alagang Kapatid Foundation. Hundreds of thousands of displaced citizens were able to benefit from TV5’s continuous operations. Kapatid stars also took part in various aspects of the network’s efforts to help those affected by the rains.

The Superstar herself, Nora Aunor, helped pack relief goods at the TV5 Broadway office, which is one of the drop-off points fordonations coursed through Alagang Kapatid Foundation. Danita Paner and IC Mendoza also joined the relief operations. Ate Guy and other TV5 volunteers headed to the Sta. Lucia covered court in Novaliches to distribute goods to the families taking shelter in the evacuation center.

 Artista Academy host Marvin Agustin also pledged 1,000 cooked meals to be delivered to flood victims. Meanwhile, Wil Time Bigtime host Willie Revillamedonated 200 relief goods and cash through his own Wil Foundation. Divine Lee was one of the first celebrities to use Twitter to help in relief and rescue operations, even setting up a mini-call center to handle distress calls and endorsements to RESCUE5. She was co-host of the Philippine version of Extreme Makeover Home Edition.

TV5 princess Jasmine Curtis Smith flew all the way from Melbourne to help in the relief efforts of Alagang Kapatid Foundation. Earlier today, Jasmine handled calls at the telethon organized by Good Morning Club with Enchanted Garden star Meg Imperial. Miss World Philippines 2012 runners up Mary Ann Ross Misa and Brenna Cassandra Gamboa also manned the phones. April “Congrats” Gustilohelped pack goods at the NEWS5 Aksyon Center.

 The waters may have subsided but the challenge of recovery remains. The Alagang Kapatid Foundation is still accepting volunteers to help repack and transport relief goods to evacuation centers in affected towns and cities. Donations can be brought to the Alagang Kapatid Foundation office at 730 Quirino Highway, San Bartolome in Novaliches. Other drop-off points and volunteer assembly areas are TV5’s Broadway office along Aurora Boulevard and Delta Studios along Quezon Avenue—also in Quezon City. For more information on how to help, log on to InterAksyon.com.

The TV Patrol Silver Anniversary Special Air once Again, August 12 at 10

The star-studded and biggest news party of the year,b The TV Patrol SilverAnniversary Special” featuring smashing performances from the anchors and reporters of “TV Patrol” is set to air once again this Sunday (August 12) at 10:15 a.m. on ABS-CBN.

Watch the song numbers of “TV Patrol” anchors Noli ‘Kabayan’ de Castro and Korina Sanchez, the duets of Tony Velasquez, Marc Logan, Doris Bigornia, and Henry Omaga-Diaz with celebrity comics, and the enthralling salsa danceroutine by “TV Patrol Weekend” anchor Pinky Webb and Star patrollers Gretchen Fullido, Phoemela Baranda, Ginger Conejero, and Marie Lozano.

Also to be shown are show-stopping performances from Dulce, Vina Morales, Basil Valdez, Bituin Escalante, Jed Madela, Gloc-9, Freddie Aguilar and the Watawat Band, Pepe Smith, Erik Santos, Angeline Quinto, Jovit Baldivino, and Marcelito Pomoy and the special tribute to the pioneers and past newscasters of the country’s leading newscast.

Don’t miss the replay of “25 Taong Patrol ng Pilipino: The TV Patrol SilverAnniversary Special” hosted by ‘Kabayan,’ Korina, and Ted Failon this Sunday (August 12), 10:15 a.m. after “Matanglawin” on ABS-CBN. For information and updates, follow @TVPatrol on Twitter or like www.facebook.com/tvpatrol.abscbn.

“Showbiz Inside Report” features this Saturday (August 11)

ABS-CBN’s top-rating and trending Saturday entertainment talkshow, “Showbiz Inside Report” features this Saturday (August 11) different touching tales of survival and heroism of some of the country’s biggest showbiz personalities during the recent calamity that once again tested Filipinos’ fighting spirit andincomparable resilience.

In an episode titled, “Hagupit ng Panahon: Stories of Survival and Heroism,” SIR will share the moving rescue operations braved by the men and women of different government units and the relief operations joined by celebrities likeRichard Gomez, Anne Curtis, Kathryn Bernardo, John Prats, Sam Milby, and Vice Ganda who chose to hit the flood-striken communities just to share their blessings and to somehow lighten up the hearts of the flood victims. Don’t miss the country’s no. 1 Saturday showbiz-oriented talkshow, “Showbiz Inside Report,” 2:30pm, after “It’s Showtime,” on ABS-CBN