2015-09: September

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

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MEDIA RELEASE

Preliminary Injunctions Granted in U.S. Federal Court Against 44 Pirate Sites

Offering ABS-CBN Content; Sites Now Blocked

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, September 1, 2015 - ABS-CBN has received several preliminary injunctions in the US Federal District Court against 44 sites distributing ABS-CBN TV shows and movies. The most recent lawsuit, ABS-CBN et al. v. Hapitvnow.info, et al., was filed on August 10, 2015 and seeks over $20 million in damages.

This new lawsuit follows the recent criminal arrests of Nico Angelo Rempillo of Naga City, and Jim Marcelino of Roxas City, and Mark Marlon Millendez of Davao City, who allegedly operated sites that pirated ABS-CBN's TV shows and movies. Civil lawsuits have been filed for copyright and trademark infringement against these three defendants, for over $10 million in damages. Millendez’s websites, pinoymovie2k.tvand movie128.com, have already been taken down and replaced with the pleadings for the lawsuit against him. Rempillo’s website, ireplaymo.com, and Marcelino’s websites,pnoytv-online.com, pinoytvpost.com, teleseryepinoy.com, and teleserye-pinoy.com, have been ordered disabled and are in the process of being transferred.

The following sites, which were offering ABS-CBN TV shows and movies without permission, have been ordered by the Court to be disabled and have either already been disabled or are in the process of being blocked today or tomorrow. These sites had combined traffic of over 3.4 million views:

pinoytambayan-replay.com

telebyuwerspinoy.info

wowpinoy-tambayan.info

wow-pinoytambayan.info

wowpinoytambayan.net

wowpinoytambayan.org

ABS-CBN’s AVP for Global Anti-Piracy & Content Security, Elisha Lawrence, warned: “These sites pose a major risk to our viewers because by clicking on these sites, the malware can allow hackers to invade their phones, laptops and tablets and steal private information including their bank account numbers, private emails as well as to have access to other confidential information. Warn your friends and family to stay away from pirate sites. Don't pay a high price for free! If you find any additional pirate sites, youtube or google blogspot links offering or distributing ABS-CBN TV shows and movies, please email us the information at report@abs-cbn.com.”

Concerts/Theatre

U.K's best acts join "ASAP 20 Live in London": From left, legendary British band Spandau Ballet, British classical crossover vocal group Blake, and nine cast members of Filipino descent

of the award-winning West End revival of "Miss Saigon" (Photos from the official websites of Spandau Ballet, Blake and Miss Saigon London)

Spandau Ballet, Blake, 9 Filipino cast members of Miss Saigon West End

to perform at "ASAP 20 Live in London"

World-class U.K-based mainstream acts confirmed to join

Europe's biggest Filipino event on September 6, 2015 at The SSE Arena Wembley

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 – "It just keeps getting bigger."

This was the enthusiastic statement of ABS-CBN Managing Director of Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Kai V. Rodriguez when she shared the big news that major stars from the United Kingdom will not only appear, but will actually perform at the giant "ASAP 20 Live in London" set for September 6, Sunday, at The SSE Arena Wembley.

ABS-CBN Europe Ltd officially announced today that the legendary British band Spandau Ballet, acclaimed British classical crossover vocal group Blake, and nine cast members of Filipino descent of Cameron Mackintosh's new production of Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil's Miss Saigon in London's West End will be special guests of this major Filipino event produced by ABS-CBN Corporation and ABS-CBN's The Filipino Channel (TFC) in Europe.

"You'd think that celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Philippines' longest-running, top-rating live musical variety show at a venue as historic as The SSE Arena Wembley with scores of the biggest Filipino stars is already as grand as it could get. But the participation of some of the biggest international acts in this event raised the exitement and expectations even multiple notches higher. ABS-CBN and TFC's collaboration with these respected performers in UK underscores the world-class nature of 'ASAP 20 Live in London'. This is a Filipino-driven entertainment showcase of the highest level. Filipinos in Europe and all over the world can truly be proud of this milestone," explains Rodriguez.

Spandau Ballet has sold 25 million records worldwide with 23 hit singles in the three decades they've performed together. Members Tony Hadley, John Keeble, Gary Kemp, Martin Kemp and Steve Norman are also set to thrill their countless fans in the Philippines this year via their September 21 show at the Mall of Asia Arena, Manila.

Blake - composed of Ollie Baines, Stephen Bowman and Humphrey Berney, three friends who recorded their first album in 2007, just six months after they reunited on Facebook - had performed already in Manila and even released their Filipino album back in 2013 with Original Pilipino Music (OPM) hits like "Don’t Know What To Say (Don’t Know What To Do)", "Say That You Love Me", "You Are My Song" (featuring Rachelle Ann Go) and Tagalog songs, "Sa Isip Ko", "Kailangan Kita" (feat. Joanna Ampil) and Hotdog's "Manila".

The current West End production of Miss Saigon, which swept the board at the 2015 Whatsonstage Awards, winning nine - the most ever won by a single show in the history of the awards, including Best West End Show and Best Revival of a Musical - is also bringing nine of its cast members to "ASAP 20 Live in London". These are Tanya Manalang (alternate Kim),Christian Ray Marbella (ensemble/alternate Engineer), Natalie Chua, Maria Graciano, Ela Lisondra, Ariel Reonal, Michael Macalintal, Romeo Salazar and Katherine Picar.

Confirmed to be part of the cast of ASAP 20 Live in London are: Aiza Seguerra, Alex Gonzaga, Angeline Quinto, Arci Munoz, Ariel Rivera, Bamboo, Coco Martin, Dawn Zulueta, Enchong Dee, Enrique Gil, Erik Santos, Gary Valenciano, Jake Cuenca, James Reid, Janella Salvador, Jed Madela, Jessy Mendiola, John Prats, Julia Barretto, KC Concepcion, KZ Tandingan, Lani Misalucha, Liza Soberano, Luis Manzano, Maja Salvador, Martin Nievera, Nadine Lustre, Paulo Avelino, Piolo Pascual, Rayver Cruz, Richard Gomez, Richard Poon, Robi Domingo, Sam Milby, Shaina Magdayao, Vina Morales, Xian Lim, Yeng Constantino, and Zsa Zsa Padilla.

For more information on ASAP 20 Live in London and how to purchase tickets, visit http://www.asap20inlondon.com

THE ASAP 20 LIVE IN LONDON CHRONICLES 1

"ASAP 20 Live in London" draws 10,000 to The SSE Wembley Arena,

inspires huge Filipino community in Europe

ABS-CBN, TFC hold Europe's biggest Filipino event with world-class Filipino and international British acts

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM September 15, 2015 – British music journalist Kate Mossman in her acclaimed BBC rockumentary, "Stadium Rock at 50" mentioned that "big concerts should be emotional, almost spiritual events which lift you beyond normal life for a few hours."

TFC's One Kapamilya Go in Oracle Arena

The lead cast of the ABS-CBN TFC teleserye "Pangako Sa 'Yo", a consistent TV ratings winner, is coming to the U.S. by way of TFC's One Kapamilya Go in Oracle Arena

in Oakland, California on October 25, Sunday. They will be joined by world-class singers Erik Santos, Morissette Amon and Charice. For more info, visithttp://www.tfc-usa.com/okgo/

TFC Sama Saya wowed the American South by way of Fiesta Ko sa Texas 2015 at Stafford Centre 10505 Cash Rd., Stafford, Texas last August 23. Gracing the event were Matteo Guidicelli, ABS-CBN entertainment reporter and Adobo Nation host Ginger Conejero, Filipina-Irish TV personality Princess Ryan, Barangay USA's Gelo with Emil Cruz and more!

ABS-CBN PRESIDENT, CEO & CCO CHARO SANTOS-CONCIO TO CHAIR 43RD INTERNATIONAL EMMY® AWARDS GALA

NEW YORK, August 26, 2015 - Charo Santos-Concio, President, Chief Executive Officer & Chief Content Officer of ABS-CBN Corporation, the Philippines' media and entertainment conglomerate will serve as Gala Chair for the 43rd International Emmy® Awards, which will take place on Monday, November 23, 2015 in New York City.

Ms. Santos-Concio will preside over the Gala, during which the International Academy will recognize programming in ten program categories and present Special Awards to Julian Fellowes, creator and writer of Downton Abbey (Founders Award) and Richard Plepler, Chairman & CEO of HBO (Directorate Award). As previously announced, the awards ceremony will be hosted by Egyptian satirist Bassem Youssef, former host of the popular TV show Al-Bernameg ("the Program").

"Ms. Charo Santos-Concio is an internationally respected broadcast producer and executive who has spearheaded the growth of her organization to a leading position in the Philippines and the region beyond," said Bruce L. Paisner, President & CEO of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. "We are delighted to have her Chair our 2015 International Emmy Awards Gala."

Ms. Santos-Concio said, "Viewing habits of TV audiences worldwide have changed in recent years, but what has not changed is the passion of creators to produce excellent, meaningful, and transformative content in different platforms that resonates with people and what the International Emmy Awards celebrates annually. I am honored to chair this year's Gala that brings together and recognizes the achievements of these extraordinary individuals from across the globe."

Maria Rosario "Charo" Santos-Concio was appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of ABS-CBN in 2008 and Chief Executive Officer in January 2013. And in 2014, she won Gold Stevie Awards at the prestigious Stevie Awards for Women in Business and the Asia Pacific Stevie Awards. She was also named Asian Media Woman of the Year by ContentAsia, a premier information resource that covers the entertainment media industry across Asia-Pacific region.

Onscreen, Ms. Santos-Concio hosts ABS-CBN's longest-running drama anthology "Maalala Mo Kaya" (Remembering). She began her career as an actress and won Best Actress in the 1977 Asian Film Festival for her performance in the film "Itim" (Black). She joined ABS-CBN as a Television Production Consultant in 1987 after working as a line producer for a number of prestigious film production companies. She also worked as a Film Production Manager for the Experimental Cinema of the Philippines, which produced some of the country's best films. Ms. Santos-Concio is a recipient of many cinema and broadcast industry-related awards over the years. She graduated cum laude from St. Paul's College in Manila with a Communications Arts degree. She also completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School in 2007.

The 2015 International Emmy® Nominees will be announced at a press conference in Cannes at Mipcom on Monday, October 5, 2015. This year's sponsors, to date, include, Deluxe, Dori Media, Ernst & Young, Globo, Mipcom, Phoenix Satellite Television, Semba, Sofitel and Variety. (Aaron Domingo/ABS-CBN Corporate Communications)

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AlDub fever reaches new heights with the pair’s first ever meeting

Eat Bulaga’s Kalyeserye sets record on Twitter for 5M tweets with #ALDUBBATTLEForACause

AlDub Nation was in a frenzy during Saturday’s episode of Eat Bulaga as Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza a.k.a. Yaya Dub from the show’s much-anticipated KalyeSerye segment, finally met after their showdown during the “Bulaga Pa More” wildcard edition last September 5.

GMA Network’s Starstruck is back on television this September

Starstruck, the well-loved, most-admired, and most-credible original artista search on television, is back and is all set to discover the next Ultimate Survivors beginning September 7 on GMA Pinoy TV.

The new season is hosted by Primetime King Dingdong Dantes and Miss World 2013 and Starstruck Season 2 Avenger Megan Young.

New York welcomes Dingdong Dantes, Ai-Ai delas Alas and other Kapuso stars

GMA Pinoy TV continues 10^th anniversary celebration dubbed #Sampuso with Kapusong Pinoy New York

Following a series of jam-packed Kapusong Pinoy events across different continents, GMA Pinoy TV stages another Kapusong Pinoy concert to be held at the prestigious Town Hall in Midtown Manhattan, New York on September 5, with Kapuso stars all geared up to bring the fun and entertainment to all loyal GMA fans.

As GMA Pinoy TV celebrates its 10^th anniversary this year, it remains committed to bringing quality news and entertainment to Kapuso fans abroad, making them feel closer to home.

World Vision names Julie Anne San Jose as newest Advocate for Children

Last August 25, Asia’s Pop Sweetheart Julie Anne San Jose was officially launched as the newest Celebrity Advocate for Children of World Vision, an international child-focused non-government organization.

The GMA Artist Center star will be more involved in various charity and community outreach efforts, especially those promoting children's rights, well-being and education.