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Love is in the air and iWantTFC, the home of Filipino stories, is ready to spark romance this love month with a lineup of timeless romantic movies and series you can watch for free. Whether you're drawn to classic love stories or modern rom-coms, iWantTFC promises to enchant every romantic soul with its "RomCom Picks For You", "Love Knows No Boundaries", “From Friends to Lovers” and more selections this February.
Take a trip down memory lane with timeless romantic films such as “May Minamahal” (1993) starring Aga Mulach and Aiko Melendez, “Labs Kita, Okey Ka Lang?” (1998) with Marvin Agustin and Jolina Magdangal, and “Don't Give Up On Us” (2006) starring Piolo Pascual and Judy Ann Santos. Experience boundless love and explore freedom through a curated selection of films that pushes the boundaries. From “Boyette: Not A Girl Yet" (2020) starring Zaijian Jaranilla, Inigo Pascual, and Maris Racal, to “2 Cool 2 Be Forgotten" (2016) featuring Khalil Ramos and Jameson Blake, and “Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros” (2005) starring Nathan Lopez, these films will set to capture hearts and ignite inspiration from within. Moreover, immerse yourself in heartwarming tales of love evolving from friendships and draw inspiration from films such as “That Thing Called Tadhana” (2014) starring Angelica Panganiban and JM de Guzman, “Luck at First Sight” (2017) featuring Jericho Rosales and Bela Padilla, and the nostalgic '90s reunion of friends in “Gimik: The Reunion” (1999).
Explore the many faces of love with iWantTFC’s collection of films and series, perfect for binge-watching this February and stream them all for free in the Philippines on the iWantTFC app (iOS and Android) and website (iwanttfc.com). Viewers can get easy access to iWantTFC's content library with its "watch now, no registration needed" feature. Watch iWantTFC on a larger screen with select devices including VEWD, ROKU, and Amazon Fire streaming devices, Android TV, select Samsung Smart TV models, Telstra TV (in Australia), and VIDAA in select countries. Visit https://bit.ly/iWantTFC_TVDevices for a complete list of compatible devices, sign-in instructions, and account activation.
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ABS-CBN Keeps Asian Drama Craze Alive With "F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers" And "Come And Hug Me"
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ABS-CBN keeps the Asian drama craze alive every night with new series starting with Thai sensation "F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers" airing weeknights and South Korea’s "Come And Hug Me" every Saturday and Sunday nights. Bring back the kilig and get to know Thailand's very own F4 and relive the magic of this timeless tale starring Tontawan Tantivejakul, Vachirawit Chivaaree, Jirawat Sutivanichsak, Metawin Opas-iamkajorn and Hirunkit Changkham. Then, brace yourself for another gripping romance with South Korea’s thriller drama starring Jang Ki-yong, Jin Ki-joo and Huh Joon-ho to cap off the week.
"F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers" reintroduces the classic story of Gorya (Tontawan Tantivejakul), a determined young woman from a humble background who earns a place at an exclusive school. In a world full of high-society and snobbish students she is determined to spend her life as peacefully and unremarkably as possible. However, Gorya crosses paths with the enigmatic F4 clique, setting off a whirlwind of romance, rivalry, and self-discovery. The series airs every Monday to Friday, 10:15 pm, on Kapamilya Channel and TV5 and on A2Z every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. "Come And Hug Me", on the other hand, follows the love story of Perry Yoon (Jang Ki-yong) and Nica Gil (Jin Ki-joo) forced to part when Perry's father murdered Nica's parents. Years later, they meet again. When their fate becomes connected once more, will their love prove to be stronger than their past? Despite an unfortunate destiny and the stigma and pains, they will try to be happy and heal their wounds together. Catch "Come And Hug Me" every Saturday, 9:45 pm, on Kapamilya Channel and A2Z and every Sunday, 9:30 pm, on Kapamilya Channel.
Experience the thrill and excitement of Asian drama everyday with these new series exclusively on Kapamilya Channel (SKYcable SD channel 8 and HD channel 167 until February 26, 2024, Cignal SD channel 22 and HD channel 23, iWantTFC), A2Z (SKYcable channel 11 until February 26, 2024, Cignal channel 20, Cignal Play), and TV5 (SKYcable channel 10 until February 26, 2024, Cignal SD channel 5 and HD channel 15, Cignal Play).
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ABS-CBN News Launches Digital-Exclusive "TV Patrol Express" On Facebook And YouTube
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From its pioneering telecast in 1987, TV Patrol expands its trusted brand of news and information to the digital sphere with the launch of “TV Patrol Express". The digital newscast provides a quick rundown of the biggest stories of the day — geared for the on-the-go online viewer who gets updated on their various devices. Presented by ABS-CBN News Chief of Reporters Jeff Canoy and anchor Denice Dinsay, “TV Patrol Express” streams on weekdays at 5:00 pm exclusively on ABS-CBN News’ Youtube channel and Facebook page.
Jeff and Denice deliver both news you can use and highlights of current events, then send off viewers with feel-good features, inspirational stories and lighthearted banter. “TV Patrol Express brings forward the nearly 4-decade legacy of our flagship newscast to a new avenue and bigger audience. It remains part of our commitment to be in the service of more Filipinos, wherever they may be,” said ABS-CBN Integrated News Head Francis Toral. Catch up with the daily news via “TV Patrol Express” at 5:00 pm from Monday to Friday on ABS-CBN News’ Facebook page and YouTube channel.
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LG Offers Free Three Months Of Apple TV+ To Smart TV And Lifestyle Screen Owners
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LG Electronics (LG) is offering access to three months of Apple TV+ free to eligible LG Smart TV users in 93 countries worldwide. The 3-month free trial is available within the Apple TV app of compatible 4K and 8K LG Smart TVs (2018 models and later), along with lifestyle screen models StanbyME and StanbyME Go. This limited-time offer is in effect until April 30, 2024. Apple TV+ offers acclaimed and global hit premium series, compelling drama and comedy series, captivating feature films, groundbreaking documentaries, and kids and family entertainment such as “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters", "Masters of the Air", "Silo", “Hijack", ”The Morning Show”, ”Foundation", “Slow Horses” and multi-Emmy Award-winning Ted Lasso as well as award-winning Apple Original Films including the 10X Academy Award nominated “Killers of the Flower Moon" from Martin Scorsese and historic Oscar Best Picture winner “CODA”.
LG’s industry-leading TVs feature Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos to deliver superb home entertainment and LG Smart TV users can enjoy Apple TV+ in 4K with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. The company’s 2024 premium TVs are industry first to support both Dolby Vision and Filmmaker Mode, a cinematic experience available with Apple TV+ titles mastered in Dolby Vision. LG is committed to elevating the viewing experience to a new height by offering an extensive array of content and services, class-leading picture quality, and immersive audio. LG Smart TV users can effortlessly tap into the full suite of content and services offered by LG Smart TVs with the versatile and user-friendly webOS platform.
LG Electronics is a global innovator in technology and consumer electronics with a presence in almost every country and an international workforce of more than 74,000 employees. LG’s four companies – Home Appliance & Air Solution, Home Entertainment, Vehicle component Solutions and Business Solutions – combined for global revenue of over KRW 84 trillion in 2023. LG is a leading manufacturer of consumer and commercial products ranging from TVs, home appliances, air solutions, monitors, service robots, automotive components and its premium LG SIGNATURE and intelligent LG ThinQ brands are familiar names world over.
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Catch The Best Hardcourt Action On The Smart LiveStream App
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Mobile services provider Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) is making sure basketball fans can catch all the hardcourt action on the Smart LiveStream App which is now accessible not only to Smart subscribers, but also those of Globe and DITO Telecommunity as well. Downloadable on Google Play for Android and the Apple App Store for iOS, the Smart LiveStream App brings the country’s biggest live sporting events and epic entertainment at the fingertips of fans wherever and whenever, powered by Smart’s superior mobile network.
“With the Smart LiveStream App, we are able to empower Filipino sports fans from all over the country to watch their favorite sport, rally behind their team, and pursue their passion powered by our world-class mobile network,” said Smart Senior Vice President and Consumer Wireless Business Head Kristine A. Go. “The Smart LiveStream App is part of the MVP Group’s longstanding commitment to supporting Filipino sports and athletes, and elevating the experience of our customers by providing them with a platform to enjoy the latest live sports events whether at home or on-the-go,” said PLDT and Smart First Vice President and Head of Sports Jude Turcuato. The Smart LiveStream App offers convenient access to epic live sports including the upcoming Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Philippine Cup, University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 86 Women’s and Men’s Volleyball Tournament, the ongoing National Basketball Training Center (NBTC) on February 16-18, March 1-3 and 15-17; the recently-concluded Manila Hustle where Japanese Team Zoos Tokyo reigned supreme; and the Pokémon Unite Asia Champions League Finals on February 17-18.
The Smart LiveStream App also offers world-class basketball content with highlights from last year’s FIBA Basketball World Cup, the 2023 China International Hoops Festival, and the 19th Asian Games. To know more about the Smart LiveStream App, visit smrt.ph/livestream.
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IMMAF Announces 2024 Event Schedule
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2024 is shaping up to be the biggest in International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) history with the calendar of Championships now confirmed. Commencing on March 29th, the much-anticipated 2024 IMMAF European Championships will kick off in Belgrade, Serbia. The event, spanning Senior, Junior, and Youth age brackets, promises an exhilarating showcase of top-tier talent. Youth competitions are scheduled for March 30th and 31st, followed by Senior and Junior bouts which will culminate on April 6th. As IMMAF continues to expand, Namibia is set to host its inaugural IMMAF event with the 2024 IMMAF Africa Championships in Windhoek. From May 27th to June 2nd, Youth, Junior, and Senior age brackets will take centre stage, adding another exciting dimension to the global MMA landscape.
The summer of 2024 will witness a host of high-profile IMMAF events, starting with the Asia Championships, scheduled from June 30th to July 6th in Delhi, India. Showcasing the pinnacle of Asian MMA talent, the event will once again feature Youth, Junior, and Senior age brackets. In July, IMMAF will journey to Trinidad & Tobago for the 2024 Pan American Championships where the rising stars of Pan American MMA will vie for recognition. From July 14th to 21st, Youth, Junior, and Senior age brackets will all compete. August will see IMMAF’s return to Abu Dhabi, UAE, for the highly anticipated 2024 IMMAF Youth Championships. Following the ground-breaking 2023 Youth World Championships which saw the UAE’s first-ever female Youth World Champions crowned, the 2024 edition is poised to be another historic event. Scheduled from August 5th to 11th, it promises an extraordinary showcase of emerging talent.
The 2024 IMMAF World Championships will conclude the season. While specific dates and locations are yet to be officially confirmed, fans can eagerly anticipate witnessing the pinnacle of IMMAF competition in either October or November. Over the course of the year, expanded opportunities will be provided by national federations for athletes from around the world to compete and develop. Of particular note is the Mauritius Open MMA Championship, which takes place on May 1st. The event will be hosted in Cote-D’or, Mauritius, running until May 5th.
