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ABS-CBN ushered in the holiday season with the launch of its star-studded 2025 Christmas ID “Love, Joy, Hope: Sabay Tayo Ngayong Pasko” last November 14, 2025 which celebrates the heartwarming tales of everyday heroes and the Filipino culture of togetherness and bayanihan. Inspired by the stories of real-life heroes such as “Pilipinas Got Talent” season seven winner Ricardo “Cardong Trumpo” Cadavero who will do anything for his family, Dumagat tribal chieftain Perlita Guerrero who hopes for a better life for everyone in their tribe, “Teacher Santa” Melanie Figueroa who grants her students’ Christmas wishes, The Busking Community PH founder Martin Riggs who uses his music to help people in need, Father Errol Fidel Mananquil who cares for orphans, and youth leader Richmond Seladores who provides aid and assistance to survivors of calamities — this year’s Christmas ID pays homage to ordinary men and women who serve as beacons of love, joy, and hope in their respective communities.
True to tradition, ABS-CBN’s top performers and personalities came together once again to bring to life this year’s Christmas ID which was written and produced by ABS-CBN Creative Communication Management division headed by Robert Labayen with ABS-CBN Chief Operating Officer for Broadcast Cory Vidanes along with Jay Dustin Santiago, Love Rose De Leon, Lawrence Arvin Sibug, Revbrain Martin, Maria Lourdes Parawan, Mark Raywin Tome, Sheryl Ramos, Paolo Emmanuel Ramos, and Edsel Misenas, among others. The music and arrangement were by Raizo Chabeldin, Biv De Vera, Jessie Lasaten, and Francis Salazar while vocal supervision was led by Jonathan Manalo. Coinciding with the launch of the 2025 Christmas ID, ABS-CBN unveils its official licensed Christmas ID 2025 shirts, highlighting themes of love, joy, and hope in line with the company’s Yuletide message this year “Love, Joy, Hope: Sabay Tayo Ngayong Pasko”. The limited-edition holiday shirts, worn by Kapamilya stars and personalities featured in the newest ABS-CBN Christmas ID video, are available in two designs. One features the words love, joy, and hope in bold letters, and another is accented with cute emojis of a heart for love, a letter j for joy, and a star depicting hope. The shirts are available in five colors for family members to choose from, including the ABS-CBN colors red, green, and blue, plus classic white and black shades.
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Feel the spirit of Christmas and celebrate the Filipino culture of bayanihan by watching ABS-CBN’s Christmas ID on ABS-CBN Entertainment’s YouTube channel and iWant. You may also grab these ABS-CBN Christmas shirts now available on the ShirtsandPrintsPH Facebook page, Lazada, and Shopee and wear the gift of love, joy, and hope this season.
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BBC World Service Announces Launch Of BBC Global Women
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BBC World Service recently launched BBC Global Women, a bold new commitment to highlight women’s storytelling across its global output. Amid reductions in press freedom globally, the need to reach women and girls around the world with trusted news has never been greater. This new editorial priority will enhance the BBC World Service’s storytelling by listening, sharing and amplifying stories for women around the world. BBC Global Women is dedicated to stories that resonate with women worldwide, all year-round.
Alongside new commissions, the initiative will elevate the editorial offer for women by starting conversations, building connections and challenging misinformation. The first commissions under Global Women include exclusive interviews with KPop Demon Hunters’ Arden Cho and the First Lady of Sierra Leone Fatima Bio in the BBC Global Women Meets… series, groundbreaking documentaries including The Battle to Get My Child Back which follows Greenlandic parents fighting to reclaim their children taken under discredited “parenting competency tests”, and an investigation into how sexual violence is being used as a weapon in conflict in Ethiopian featuring incredibly rare access to voices of three sexual violence survivors. BBC Global Women will deliver fresh, original content throughout the year – including ground-breaking and access-led documentaries, interviews, and stories for women in every corner of the world – across BBC News and BBC World Service digital, social and broadcast channels.
BBC News Deputy Global Director Fiona Crack said, “Press freedom continues to reduce globally, making it harder for the BBC to reach audiences and for audiences to access independent news. Internationally, we also know women in particular view, read and listen to less of our news than men. This is an issue we must urgently address so sharing more stories that matter to women and commissioning stories that resonate with women will be at the centre of BBC Global Women.” Audiences can look forward to a powerful mix of exclusive interviews, original documentaries and social investigations from all corners of the globe.
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iWant Launches New High-Stakes Thriller Microdrama Series “The Billionaire Swap”
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iWant strengthens its growing lineup of microdramas with a new high-stakes thriller entitled “The Billionaire Swap”, now available exclusively on the platform. This marks iWant’s fourth microdrama release, reflecting the growing audience appetite for short-form, fast-paced and vertical-box narratives among online viewers.
The series follows the downfall of tech billionaire Joshua Rivera (Jimsen Jison) who is framed by his stepbrother Anton (Billy Jake-Cortez) in a calculated scheme fueled by greed and a hidden obsession with Daniel’s wife Michelle (Diane Valentin). Wrongfully imprisoned and later presumed dead after a prison fire, Joshua is pushed out of his own life just as Anton begins to move into it, ultimately earning Michelle’s trust and positioning himself at the center of the Rivera empire. The story takes a sharp turn when a man named Daniel Reyes (played by Mikoy Morales) emerges, claiming to be Joshua back from the dead. His striking similarity raises questions to the people closest to the tech mogul. What are the secrets lying behind the empire? Who can be trusted when everyone has something to hide? And is the man claiming to be Joshua really who he says he is?
Lock in for betrayal, deception, and quick feels that will keep audiences on the edge. Stream “The Billionaire Swap” exclusively on iWant. Enjoy iWant Originals and exclusive content for only ₱35 per month. Feel every story, anytime, anywhere only on iWant. Download the app now and subscribe via Google Play or the Apple App Store or via www.iwanttfc.com.
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Inigo Pascual Leads PH Adaptation Of The Good Doctor
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One of the world’s most successful medical drama IPs is officially coming to the Philippines with Inigo Pascual taking on the titular role in the highly anticipated adaptation of The Good Doctor. Originally produced by the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS), The Good Doctor has become a global phenomenon that has been adapted in several countries, including the United States, Japan, Turkey, and Hong Kong. Now, the story arrives in the Philippines, bringing its heartfelt medical storytelling to local audiences for the first time.
The Philippine adaptation is a collaboration project between CreaZion Studios and MediaQuest Holdings Inc., a partnership committed to producing premium Filipino content. For CreaZion Studios, this project reflects its mission to champion Filipino stories that matter by ensuring they are seen, heard, and experienced by audiences everywhere. Inigo Pascual stars as Dong, a young doctor with savant syndrome whose exceptional instincts and compassion set him apart. His journey is a story of resilience, empathy, and the uniquely Filipino capacity for hope. “The Good Doctor is a powerful story of how Filipinos continue to instill hope, even in today’s complex socio-political climate. We believe this adaptation will not only resonate emotionally, but also spark meaningful conversations about public health and the systems that shape it,” says CreaZion Studios CEO RJ Agustin.
With a globally proven format, a Filipino creative vision, and Inigo Pascual leading the cast, The Good Doctor is set to be one of the most anticipated local series of 2026. The Good Doctor premieres exclusively on TV5 in 2026.
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“TOMORROW X TOGETHER VR CONCERT: HEART ATTACK”, A Once-In-A-Lifetime VR Concert Experience For MOA In Manila
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Gen Z icons TOMORROW X TOGETHER, known for their powerful performances, youthful energy, and emotionally resonant storytelling through music, announces their and much-anticipated VR (Virtual Reality) concert “TOMORROW X TOGETHER VR CONCERT: HEART ATTACK” which is confirmed to be shown in Manila exclusively at Gateway Cineplex on December 8-24, 2025. Presented in the Philippines by Wilbros Live, tickets to the once-in-a-lifetime concert experience are now available online via TicketNet.com.ph and TicketNet outlets.
Set against the backdrop of a real-world fantasy that begins on a campus, traverses diverse spaces and times, including pink skies, racing tracks, and aurora-filled winter landscapes. From heart-fluttering confessions and powerful performances to deep resonance, TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s music expands into a cinematic journey, once again capturing the hearts of their fandom, MOA. The recently released poster brings out the high-teen campus mood and completes a powerful visual befitting the title “Heart Attack”. The teaser that was also released maximizes TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s unique youthful energy by combining the “Love Language” stage that unfolds on a basketball court filled with heart motifs with a production that crosses the lines between reality and fantasy. Even the costume changes during the performance heightened anticipation by making global fans’ hearts race in just a few seconds. ‘HEART ATTACK’ was created using AMAZE’s proprietary cutting-edge technology. By incorporating cutting-edge technologies such as AI-based video processing and Engine-based VFX. This precise blending of reality and fantasy enhances TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s performances, delivering a sense of presence unique to VR concerts. Fans will feel as if they are standing at the very center of the stage, embarking on a special journey like no other.
TOMORROW X TOGETHER is rewriting the history of VR concerts. Following the enthusiastic response to their previous work, ‘HYPER FOCUS’, which offered a new level of immersion, ‘HEART ATTACK’ is garnering global fans’ anticipation, promising another unique experience alongside the milestone of K-pop’s first VR concert.
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Global Sensation KUN Releases Retro Pop Single ‘What A Day’ Via 88rising
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KUN, the celebrated multi-hyphenate singer, producer, fashion icon, and global pop sensation hailing from China, has released his new single “What A Day” via 88rising. The celebratory retro-soul pop groove was recorded live to tape, inspired by the joyous energy of his SOLD OUT LA concert at The Fonda in August 2025. It continues his striking new era which hears an evolution in his sound blending modern production with the timeless textures of classic soul and vintage rock, and showcasing his expansive vocal range with English lyrics.
“What A Day” is paired with a lavish music video evoking the behind the scenes of extravagant Old Hollywood musical sets. The one-shot perfectly choreographed spectacle was filmed in London. KUN says of the song, “‘What A Day’ is about appreciating the simple, ordinary moments in life. We recorded the song to tape to capture the energy of the live band and nod to some of the great artists who have shaped me. I want the listener to feel like they are in the studio with us.” KUN made his international debut in Spring 2025 with the release of “Deadman”, his first release under the pioneering global music and media company 88rising. Funk-influenced romantic single “Jasmine” followed in Summer as well as major US performances including the sold out Fonda Theatre headlining concert and sets at Head In The Clouds Festivals in NYC and LA.
KUN continues to make waves across Asia, further cementing his influence in the region. He was recently honoured as All-Round Artist of the Year at JOOX’s Top Music Night in Bangkok and headlined the inaugural Bubbling & Boiling Festival in Singapore. Beyond music, KUN has also expanded his fashion footprint through collaborations with Gentle Monster, where he appeared at their new concept store HAUS NOWHERE in Seoul, as well as Charlotte Tilbury’s global makeup ambassador and Mugler Fragrances’ global ambassador. Most recently, he attended Mugler’s show at Paris Fashion Week, underscoring his status as a global icon bridging music and style. Watch the official music video of KUN's “What A Day” here.
