MYX VJ Search 2011 Finalist JJ

Funny guy JJ is a former student radio DJ who’s ready to take on the MYX VJ post. This college sophomore from Ateneo will definitely add some excitement to this year’s search. To vote for JJ, text MYX VJ7 to 2331 (Globe/Sun) or 231 (Smart)

MYX VJ Search 2011 Finalist Earl

Not only is Earl a theater geek, he also admits to being a K-Pop fan. This honor student is prepped to flash a smile as he works his way to the hearts of MYX viewers. To vote for Earl, text MYX VJ6 to 2331 (Globe/Sun) or 231 (Smart).

MYX VJ Search 2011 Finalist Drew

This Filipino-American stunner was once missing in a mobile phone ad but is now finding his way to stardom. Could this English teacher/basketball player charm his way to being the next MYX VJ? To vote for Drew, text MYX VJ5 to 2331 (Globe/Sun) or 231 (Smart).

MYX VJ Search 2011 Finalist Chewy

Chewy may be the smallest in the bunch, but that doesn’t stop him from striking the right attitude. Currently balancing being a music production student and a radio jock, this McLovin’ look-alike is set to make this year’s MYX VJ Search “superbad.” To vote for Chewy, text MYX VJ4 to 2331 (Globe/Sun) or 231 (Smart).

MYX VJ Search 2011 Finalist Cara

Cara has appeared on a number of music videos. But now, she’s set to follow her dream of introducing music videos herself—as a MYX VJ. Keep an eye out for this sexy charmer as she spices up this year’s search. To vote for Cara, text MYX VJ3 to 2331 (Globe/Sun) or 231 (Smart).

MYX VJ Search 2011 Finalist Camille

Camille already appeared in commercials, TV dramas, web shows and even in an indie film. You’ll never be out of love for this avid Air Supply fan, who’s all out to pursue her MYX VJ ambition. To vote for Camille, text MYX VJ2 to 2331 (Globe/Sun) or 231 (Smart).

MYX VJ Search 2011 Finalist Angelia

This fierce Ilongga is out to prove that she can do more than just the beauty queen wave. Voted as this year’s Face of Bb. Pilipinas, Angelia, who hosts a travel show in her province, displays her wacky and fun side as she tries to become the next MYX VJ. To vote for Angelia, text MYX VJ1 to 2331 (Globe/Sun) or 231 (Smart).

MYX VJ Search 2011 Finalists!

Now on its fifth year of searching countrywide for deserving music video ambassadors which have produced well-loved hosts like sophomore VJs Chino Lui Pio, Bianca Roque and Janine Ramirez, and freshman Robin Nievera, MYX—the number one music channel—is at it again! Senior VJs Luis Manzano, Nikki Gil and Iya Villania are now well-recognized as hosts and are busy hosting more than one show on MYX and ABS-CBN.

Voting for this year’s MYX VJ Search is now officially on! Twelve finalists from all over the country battle it out to get the people’s votes and the MYX Team’s approval to eventually become MYX’s next most-sought after VJ.

Who among beauty queen Angelia, aspiring actress Camille, sexy charmer Cara, humorous Chewy, Fil-Am stunner Drew, theater geek Earl, funny guy JJ, quirky Joyce, RnB Sweetheart K-La, club DJ Marga, boy next door Martin and swimming hottie Mike will make it to the top and be hailed as MYX next ambassador?

Catch the finals of the MYX VJ Search 2011 on July 27 at The Block, SM City North Edsa.

Always tune-in to MYX (SkyCable Channel 23) for the hottest news on this year’s MYX VJ Search. For more information, log-on to www.myxph.com and join the one-miilion-and-growing-fans of the MYX Philippines fanpage on Facebook: www.facebook.com/MYX.Philippines – one of the biggest in the entire Philippines!

ASAP Rocks Salutes Jose Rizal

Celebrate 150 years of Rizal and his legacy this Sunday with a stellar line up of ASAP kapamilya stars led by Piolo Pascual, KC Concepcion, Sam Milby, Billy Crawford, Kim Chiu and Toni Gonzaga.

Filipino pride’s special performances from Jed Madela, Angeline Quinto, Vice Ganda, Tutti, Jugs, Ney, Raymund Marasigan, ASAP Sessionistas, ASAP Champions, Starpower 4, Pilipinas Got Talent’s Rico the Magician/Skeights Band, Team Pilipinas Cheerdancers and Philippine All Stars.

A grand salute to all fathers in the world with Gary Valenciano, Zaijan Jaranilla, Mutya Orquia and Xyriel Manabat.

High powered showdown from Enchong Dee, Sam Concepcion, Empress, Jessy Mendiola, birthday boy Ryan Bang with PBB Teens- Bret, Fretzie, James, Devon, Tricia, Ivan, Supahdance All Stars, ASAP Supah Four – POD from Davao, KISS from Mandaluyong, Camper’s Champs from Cavite and Move Management from Quezon City.

ASAP salutes Filipino talents this Sunday, 12 noon. For updates, photos and to hang out live with the stars at ASAP Chill-Out, visit http://asap.abs-cbn.com/.

Failon Ngayon Probes Into Stabbing of Ricky Rivero

Ginulantang kamakailan ang lahat ng balitang pinagsasaksak ang ABS-CBN director na si Ricky Rivero sa mismong bahay niya sa Quezon City ng isang binatang nakilala niya lamang sa social networking site na Facebook.

Sa kabila ng tinamong sugat ay nagawa pa ni Rivero na ipag-drive ang sarili papunta sa Philippine Heart Center. Nasa maayos na siyang kalagayan ngayon at nahuli na rin ng pulis ang suspek na nagngangalang Hans Ivan Ruiz.

Ang insidenteng ito ay isa lamang sa maraming kaso ng pambibiktima ng masasamang loob gamit ang popular na social networking sites sa internet.

Minsan na ring nalinlang ang 19 taong gulang na si “Janice” na matapos makipagkita sa lalaking nakausap sa chat pagkatapos pa lang ng isang buwan ay nagahasa pagkatapos itong lasingin ng suspek na si Jeffrey Calara.

Paano nga ba makakaiwas sa mga ganitong uri ng pananamantala at karahasan?

Hihimayin ni Ted Failon ang bawat detalye ngayong Sabado (June 18) sa “Failon Ngayon,” 4:45 PM sa ABS-CBN.

ABS-CBN Cuts Costs to Meet Profit Target

ABS-CBN Corporation, the Philippines' largest multimedia firm, said Thursday it is investing in a state-of-the-art sound stage in an effort to cut production costs.

The company has purchased a 15-hectare property in Novaliches, Quezon City, located north of Metro Manila, to house the sound stage, according to ABS-CBN chairman and chief executive officer Eugenio Lopez III.

"This will radically change our production costs. Today, 80% of our production is remote and 20% is studio, when the sound stages are done... it will be 80% studio and 20% remote."

ABS-CBN produces most of its soap operas and other television shows, which it also exports to other countries.

The company spends about P100 million annually on location rentals alone. Sudden changes in weather and bad traffic in the capital also add to costs.

"We believe there is a potential for sales to foreign content providers that want to shoot in a sound stage so we want to build state-of-the-art sound stage so that we can attract other foreign content providers to do their productions here," Lopez added.

This year, ABS-CBN eyes to match its record profit of P3.2 billion in 2010 even in the absence of election-related advertisements.

"Our ratings have improved significantly, so we expect that to drive revenues moving forward," said Lopez.

"We're confident to hit full-year P3.2 billion income. If you look at the regular ad minutes, they've slightly slowed this month but given the state of the economy, we see these picking up in coming days. We continue to manage our costs aggressively," added ABS-CBN chief finance officer Ron Valdueza.

Kuya Kim Gives Crash Course on Disaster Preparedness

It was barely two years ago when Typhoon Ondoy hit the Philippines and left majority of Luzon in ruins, with damages reaching P11 billion and claiming 464 lives in its wake. With an average of 20 typhoons annually, the Philippines has yet to see 16 more after Dodong, which raises the question— can the horrors of Ondoy be repeated?

Join resident weatherman Kuya Kim as he gives you a crash course on disaster preparedness this Saturday (June 18) in “ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs Special Report” titled “Oplan: Tag-Ulan.”

Watch as he traces the causes of the floods in the Camanava area, as well as the Manila, Pasig, Rizal and Marikina basin and other areas in Luzon. He will also give tips on how to survive another disaster like Ondoy.

Kuya Kim meets Ondoy survivors Zenaida Oracion and Perla Robles, whose experiences of being stranded on rooftops, wading through floods, and floating on basins, have made them always ready for another onslaught using only practical household devices such as styrofoam and plastic bottles as their precautions.

Don’t miss “ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs Special Report: Oplan Tag-Ulan” this Saturday (June 18), 4 PM, on ABS-CBN.