Kathryn Bernardo Hits Gold Record Award in Just One Day

Teen Queen Kathryn Bernardo’s self-titled album scores a gold record award after having more than 7,500 units sold on the first day of its commercial release.

The gold record award was given in “ASAP 19″ last Sunday (December 14), where Kathryn was joined by her love team partner and fellow Star Music recording star, Teen King Daniel Padilla in thanking their fans for the unwavering support. The album features easy-listening, feel-good tracks including the revival of Sharon Cuneta’s “Mr. DJ,” Cris Villongco’s “Crush ng Bayan,” and Heart Evangelista’s “Love Has Come My Way.” Among the original tracks are “Na Sa ‘Yo Din Pala,” “Ikaw Na Nga Yata, “K Tnx Bye,” “Temporary Deja Vu,” and album’s carrier single “You Don’t Know Me,” which was composed by singer-songwriter Marion Aunor. All eight tracks have minus one versions in the album. Part of the bonus tracklist are Teen Queen’s version of “Pagdating ng Panahon” and the popular KathNiel duet performances of “Got to Believe In Magic” and “PINASmile” (ABS-CBN 2014 Summer Station ID). Kathryn’s self-titled debut album is still available at record bars nationwide for only P199. Digital tracks can also be downloaded via online music stores such as iTunes and Mymusicstore.com.ph. For more information, visit Starmusic.ph or follow Star Music’s official social media accounts at Facebook.com/starrecordsphil, Twitter.com/starrecordsph andInstagram.com/Starmusicph.

Source: Starmometer

TFC Gives Back on its 20th Year, Releases Commemorative Album

As part of its year-long 20th anniversary celebrations and in keeping with the holiday tradition, the premier network in the world, The Filipino Channel (TFC), is sharing the gift of giving with its pledge for donations to the ABS-CBN Foundation feeding program for new subscriptions and is thanking new subscribers via the gift of the TFC 20th Anniversary Commemorative Album.

TFC, launched in 1994, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year with the theme “Galing ng Filipino, tuloy mo” or “Forging Ahead with the greatness of the Filipino.”

The Commemorative Album, a limited edition four-disc collection, features “Dalawang Dekada ng Tagumpay, Galing at Pagasa,” containing TFC’s 20th Anniversary theme and MTV “Galing ng Filipino” plus a videoke version, behind-the-scenes and an audio-visual presentation on the journey that the network took along with the Filipinos it serves as they lead their lives outside the homeland; “Kuwento Natin ‘To: A Toast to the Best Years of Our Lives,” all of TFC’s station IDs all throughout its history of serving Filipinos such as “Switch on the Philippines” (a version was then sung by the Ang TV Kids), “At Home Ka sa TFC” sung by Martin Nievera, “Isang Dugo, Isang Lahi, Isang Musika” sung by Lea Salonga, “Lipad ng Pangarap” sung by Gary V, “Dahil Tayo’y Filipino” sung by by Charice Pempengco and “Tayo Ang TFC” sung by Jed Madela; “Panahon ng Pagsasama –sama, ABS-CBN’s Best Summer and Christmas SIDs; and “Ang Himig ng Buhay Mo;” select 20 TFC soundtracks from the most memorable teleseryes seen across the globe via TFC: “May Bukas Pa,” “Ikaw Ang Pangarap,” “Sana Maulit Muli,” Hanggang Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan,” Muling Buksan Ang Puso,” “Ngayon at Kailanman,” “Please Be Careful With My Heart,” “Mula Sa Puso,” “Sana’y Wala ng Wakas,” “Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo,” “Maging Sino Ka Man,” “Nag-iisang Bituin,” Saan Darating Ang Umaga,” “Tayong Dalawa,” “Hanggang Kailan Kita Mamahalin,” “Pangako Sa ‘Yo,” “Ikaw Lamang,” “Sabihin Mo Sa Akin,” “Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos,” and “Tanging Yaman.”

For every new subscription, TFC will donate USD $2 to the ABS-CBN Foundation Feeding program under each subscriber’s name. In return, TFC will gift subscribers the limited edition TFC 20th Anniversary Commemorative Album.

Bantay Kalusugan (Nutrition Watch) is a Supplemental Feeding Project under Bantay Bata (Child Watch) that was designed to directly address malnutrition among 6-12 year old school children. It is also a venue for expanding advocacy on nutrition, children’s rights, proper parenting skills, community mobilization, and linkages building.

Interested parties can visit www.facebook.com/KapamilyaTFC or follow @KapamilyaTFC on Twitter and Instagram.

Gimme 5 – ‘Hatid Sundo’

Kapamilya boyband “Gimme 5″ launched the music video of their debut single from Star Records called “Hatid Sundo.”

Gimme 5 is composed of Joaquin Lucas Reyes, John Immanuel Bermundo, Grae Fernandez and Brace Henry Arquiza and “Bagito” star Nash Aguas.

Kathryn Bernardo’s Debut Album Achieves Gold Status on First Day

Kathryn Bernardo has just made an amazing feat. Her self-titled debut album from Star Records reached GOLD status on the day of its release!

Disney Channel Premieres Music Video of ‘The Glow’ Featuring Sarah Geronimo

Localized music video for Disney’s “The Glow” featuring Sarah Geronimo encourages Filipino children tobelieve in themselves and follow their dreams.

Disney’s ‘The Glow’, a powerful song of empowerment and self-belief will entertain Disney Channel audiences in the Philippines on December 6, 2014. The English language version of this video has been brought to life by popular local talent Sarah Geronimo.

“The Glow is a crown jewel in our Disney songbook, a song that truly reflects the unique qualities of a Disney Princess,” said Natasha Malhotra, General Manager, Branded Media and Content, The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia. “Through this song, we hope to inspire Filipino kids to believe in themselves, follow their dreams and recognize that true beauty comes from within by being kind and compassionate just like their very own homegrown Princess, the young, talented and beautiful Sarah.”

First created in the US for Rapunzel’s coronation ceremony in 2011, “The Glow” is a song written and produced for the Disney Princess franchise and soon became widely recognized as the global Princess anthem. It was originally performed by British singer Shannon Saunders.

Apart from English, Disney Channel has also localized the song in Thai, Bahasa Malaysia and Bahasa Indonesia, performed by popular artistes Oranicha Krinchai (Proud) from Thailand, Daiyan Trisha from Malaysia, and Chilla Kiana from Indonesia.

The launch of The Glow music video coincides with a special “I am a Princess” weekend on Disney Channel, where audiences will be able to enjoy Disney classics such as The Little Mermaid and Sleeping Beauty.

Sarah’s English rendition of “The Glow” will premiere across Southeast Asia 6 December at 9am on Disney Channel.