Fresh from the success of Talentadong Pinoy’s third Battle of the Champions comes another exciting offering from the country’s premiere talent show.

On May 19, Talentadong Pinoy marks the beginning of its special Talentadong Pinoy Kids Edition.

For the past 3 years, Talentadong Pinoy has featured many kid contestants in the program. These cute and talented children have managed to steal the limelight and even go as far as winning the champions title. The popularity of kid contestants on Talentadong Pinoy has prompted the show to create a spin-off just for them.

For the Kids Edition, Kid Talentados aged 10 years old and below are encouraged to join. They can perform solo or with a group. Each of the Kid Talentados will undergo a celebrity mentorship and take important performing tips and advice from professionals in the business. Each week a champion will be declared to compete for the monthly champion title. All monthly champions will then compete for a chance to be the Talentadong Pinoy Kid Champion.

Catch the first episode of Talentadong Pinoy Kid Edition this Sunday, 7:30 PM only on TV5.

May is women empowerment month on TV5 as it celebrates Mother’s Day with a brand new afternoon block starting May 14.

Fulfilling afternoons begin with a special treat for the hardworking homemakers. Sine Tanghali is a two hour screening of Tagalized Hollywood movies followed by award winning Koreanovelas and for her first show as a Kapatid, Sharon opens her arms again to ordinary people in Sharon: Kasama mo Kapatid.

With gripping plots and exciting twists, Koreanovelas without a doubt are hit among Filipinos. On Monday, three of the biggest dramas in Korea are set to captivate televiewers in different stories of family, friendship, love and betrayal.

White Lies is a story of Cheska and Jeremy, a young couple who is about to get married. When the Cheska got pregnant, Jeremy suddenly leaves her for a richer woman. The riveting story of a young mother begins as she bravely faces every challenge thrown at her for her child.

In Love You A Thousand Times, a young couple, Harold and Sandra, has been trying to conceive a child but unsuccessful. To her desperation, Sandra hires a surrogate mother, a plan unbeknownst to Harold. In a twist of fate, Eunice, the surrogate mother falls in love with the Harold’s brother, Carlo. The real drama begins with this turn of events.

Pink Lipstick highlights the story of deception and betrayal. Andrea discovers that her husband, Aldwin, has an affair with her bestfriend Marivic. Adding to the shocking revelation, their adopted daughter is actually their lovechild. Now, she plans to take revenge and her once normal life is changed forever.

After 30 years of blockbuster movies, chart-topping music albums, sold-out concerts and top-rating TV programs, Megastar Sharon Cuneta embarks on another milestone in her widely-followed showbiz career as she begins her first project on her new home, TV5—the daily talk show “Sharon: Kasama mo, Kapatid.”

With her genuine heart that often brings out the most inspiring stories out of common people, the Megastar is poised to inject feel-good stories to the show’s viewers. But aside from heartfelt narratives and engaging conversations, the show will infuse laughter and tears—both evoked by joy and strong emotion—from the highly entertaining mix of real-life stories and life celebrations.

The Mega afternoon block begins on Monday, May 14 with Sine Tanghali at 12:45pm, followed by White Lies at 2:45pm, Love You A Thousand Times at 3:15pm and Pink Lipstick at 3:45pm. Celebrate life with real stories from real lives in Sharon: Kasama Mo Kapatid at 4:30pm only on TV5.

While the Tulfo Brothers–Erwin, Ben and Raffy–received suspension notice from TV5 on Wednesday, their show “T3: Kapatid Sagot Kita” on the other hand, was suspended by the Movie Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) starting today.

According to TV5 Corporate Public Relations Officer Peach Vibal-Guoguio, the Tulfo brothers, Erwin, Raffy, and Ben have been suspended as of May 9 after they uttered threats against celebrity couple Raymart Santiago and Claudine Barretto on national television last Monday (CLICK HERE FOR RELATED ARTICLE).

Yesterday, their eldest brother Mon Tulfo–the one involved in the infamous melee at the NAIA last Sunday–together with Martin Andanar, and Atty. Mel Sta. Maria temporarily replaced the 3 younger Tulfos as T3 hosts.

However, the show itself was suspended too! The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) just meted a 20-day suspension on “T3: Kapatid, Sagot Kita” starting today, May 10.

And the ground for suspension? Presidential Decree 1986, “for airing scenes and utterances that are indecent and contrary to law, or with a dangerous tendency to encourage the commission of violence, or of a wrong or crime.”

People were outraged after watching the Tulfo brothers issuing their threat on Claudine Barretto and Raymart Santiago on national TV yesterday. TV5 quickly took action and released its official statement.

“News5 assures the public and all parties concerned that the statements made by the Tulfo brothers brothers in its program, T3, last May 7, 2012, were unscripted, spontaneous, and do not in any way reflect the stand nor the policy of the network, its management, staff and employees. While we understand the emotions at play during the broadcast, News5 does not and will never condone such behavior. It was not only uncalled for but runs counter to the established Code of Ethics that we all strictly adhere to.

We are taking necessary actions to deal with this lapse in judgment on the part of the Tulfo brothers and assure the public that we remain committed to objective and impartial journalism.” (Source: TV5)

Meanwhile, Erwin Tulfo issued his own apology about their threats on TV.

Tulfo Brothers Ben, Raffy and Erwin, via their TV5 program “T3?, aired their digust on Raymart Santiago and Claudine Barretto for the fist-fight incident with their brother Mon at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 on Sunday.

The Tulfo Brothers used the opportunity in the segment “Kapatid, Sagot Kita” of their afternoon public service program “T3? to air their disgust on Raymart and Claudine and threaten the celebrity couple for their revenge.

Ben Tulfo, the oldest of the Tulfo Brothers, started off saying that they will be very careful in what they are about to say and asked the public to “read his lips.”

“Ito mahirap para sa amin. At madaling magsalita baka madulas kami. Pero sa ngalan ng patas to eh. Baka kase isipin ng iba na ginagamit namin ang programang T3 dahil Tulfo ang sangkot dito,” he said.

“Ayaw ho naming mag-interview ng kapwa Tulfo, sa isang Tulfo ng isyung Tulfo. So, yung word na gagamitin namin at the same time yung ethics na gagamitin namin eh ‘di kame mag-i-interview bagama’t masama ang loob namin doon sa mga sangkot…pakinggan nyo ang sasabihin ko…read my lips,” he added.

After Ben, Raffy Tulfo, the second oldest of T3 continued the message and ended his piece with a “P.I.”

“Ang masasabi ko ‘to. Raymart Barretto kanina ko pa ito sinabi sa Radyo sa Balitaang Tapat, swerte ka dahil marami kang kasama eh at nag-iisa yung Kuya ko eh. Ganunpaman I’m very proud of my Kuya may tinamaan sa inyo. Kase kung yung Kuya ko lang one-on-one kayong dalawa baka yung puwet mo nasa bunganga mo na. Bali bali ka dahil yung Kuya ko eh, talaga namang alam ng lahat na martial arts expert sya, Aikido. Swerte lang kayo dahil ang dami nyo,” he said.

Then Raffy invoked a threat on Raymart:

“Wag lang sana tayong mag-inabot sa mall, idasal mo iho de-P.I. ka na wag sana tayong magkita sa mall. Ipag-dasal mo. Tumirik ka ng kandila mula ngayon na wag na wag mag-krus ang landas natin. P.I. ka!”

Lastly, the youngest among the T3–Erwin Tulfo–concluded the message tagging Raymart and Claudine as liars and ended with another threat, but this time, Claudine is included in the threat:

“Isa lang masasabi ko dyan kay Raymart Santiago at kay Claudine Barretto, alam nyo na-tyempuhan nyo lang talaga na nag-iisa yung Kuya ko dahil kung siguro nagkasabay kame sa eroplano kahapon…nauna lang sya dahil pareho kameng galing Davao, nauna lang yung Utol ko eh, di mangyayari yun Pare ko. Dalawa lang patutunguhan nun, either ini-interview ako sa loon ng kulungan o ini-interview ako na nagsasalita ako ngayon. Pero ito lang ang mensahe ko sayo Mr. Santiago at Ms. Barretto – saksakan kayo ng sinungaling. Maraming…kahit sinong tanungin nyo sa airport, natatawa ang mga tao roon na hindi nauna yung Kuya ko nagbitaw ng suntok. Lalo na kay Claudine, wala sa ugali ng Tulfo ang manakit ng babae. Ni pagalitan nga itong Raffy dahil di nagagalit sa babae basta kahit mali. Napaka-saksakan kayo ng sinungaling. At ikaw Mr. Raymart Santiago malakas ang loob nyo dahil kinuyog nyo ang Utol namin. Eh masarap sana siguro kung 4-on-8 eh kayang kaya namin eh. Apat kame vs. walo kayo,” he said.

“Tama itong sinabi ni Raffy, tayo din eh nagkikita sa airport, ipagdasal mo lang muna at pinapayo ko syo at sa asawa mo, wag ka muna lumabas ng bansa dahil pag nagpang-abot tayo sa NAIA Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Terminal 3 tatamaan at tatamaan ka wala akong pakialam, pati asawa mo tatamaan sakin. Ipagdasal mo na lamang na wag tayo mag-krus ng landas,” he added.

Miss World Philippines finds a new home in TV5 as it inks partners with the most aggressive broadcast network in the country.

Following the success of the first Miss World Philippines last year and the 1st Runner-Up finish of Gwendoline Ruias at the Miss World pageant held in London, England, the prestigious pageant continues to move forward for a bigger and more meaningful celebration of “Beauty with a Purpose”, underscoring the advocacy of Miss World in championing the cause of marginalized women and children.

Now that TV5 is its official media partner, Miss World Philippines is set to bring together the most beautiful Filipinas to give them a memorable and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to present to the world the true beauty and brilliance of today’s Filipina.

With beauty and wellness guru Cory Quirino at the helm, Miss World Philippines begins its nationwide search for candidates who possess the outstanding qualities of a future beauty queen that will give the country a winning chance to claim the Miss World crown which has long eluded the Philippines for 61 years.

This year, the stage is set for the upcoming Miss World Pageant on August 16 in Ordos, Inner Mongolia China where more than 113 candidates from all over the world will compete for the crown that will proclaim the winner as the most beautiful woman in the world.

Miss World prized itself in being the biggest and the longest running pageant in the world, established in 1951 with headquarters in London, England.

Present at the contract signing were TV5 President and CEO Atty. Ray Espinosa and CQ Global Quest Inc. Chair and CEO and Miss World Philippines 2012 Pageant Director Cory Quirino.

“We are happy to welcome Miss World Philippines to TV5 and we will be equally proud of the candidates who will join this year’s pageant as well as our future Miss World Philippines who will vie for the Miss World crown,” Atty. Espinosa said.

Cory Quirino stated: “Miss World Philippines is pleased to have found a new home in TV5 which secures the future of this prestigious pageant and strengthens the hope of every Filipina who holds the dream of becoming a beauty queen.”

TV5 will air the Miss World Philippines Pageant live from the Manila Hotel in late June. The much anticipated Miss World Pageant in Inner Mongolia, China will also be broadcast live via TV5 in August.

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TV5, Manila Broadcasting Company (MBC) and Aliwan Fiesta, the queen of all festivals in the country, will make summer definitely more fun in the Philippines as 22 cities and provinces nationwide bring forward their best cultural performances.

From the colourful festivals in Luzon down to the vibrant celebrations in Visayas and Mindanao, Aliwan Fiesta is indeed the congregation of the grandest fiestas in the country.

On April 14, Saturday, a showcase of culture and tradition is set to make the streets of Roxas Boulevard festal with a colourful street dancing showdown. There will also be a float competition representing the various festivals nationwide. Joining the parade are TV5 stars Wendell Ramos, Tuesday Vargas, Caloy Alde, Arci Munoz, JC de Vera, Alwyn Uytingco, Valeen Montenegro and Empoy.

In the evening, a special show by the Kapatid Network will be staged in front of the Aliw Theater wherein the winners of the street dance and float competition will be announced. Hosted by TV5 stars Ruffa Gutierrez of Paparazzi and Paolo Bediones of Extreme Makeover Home Edition Philippines, the spectacular program features performances from OPM legends Hajji Alejandro, Randy Santiago and Gino Padilla with Edgar Allan Guzman, Gerald Santos, Rodjun Cruz, G-Force, and Talentadong Pinoy Hall of Famers Ayegee, Monica, Mhelbelline, Astroboy, Sustantivo, and Craig and Samantha.

The night of song and dance does not stop there as Andrew E performs with his band. There will also be special appearances of TV5 princesses Arci Munoz and Ritz Azul.

The Aliwan Fiesta Dance Parade will be seen on AKTV on IBC13 on April 14 at 4:00pm. The culminating Aliwan Kapatid Fiesta program will air live at 9:30pm on TV5.

Kapatid stars have yet again proven their mettle as actors in the silver screen as they ruled the Entertainment Press Inc.’s 9th Golden Screen Awards for Movies held recently.

Aga Muhlach, who is regularly seen in Pinoy Explorer, bagged his second Best Actor trophy this year after he was declared Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role-Drama trophy for his performance in the movie “In the Name of Love.” He was earlier hailed Movie Actor of the Year at the 28th Star Awards for Movies.

Edgar Allan Guzman and Martin Escudero were tied in the Best Performance by an Actor in Musical or Comedy for “Ligo Na U, Lapit Na Me” and “Zombadings 1: Patayin sa Takot si Remington,” respectively. Earlier at Gawad Tanglaw, Kapitan Awesome actor Martin Escudero was hailed Best Actor while Lokomoko star Edgar Allan Guzman was finalist in the same category for the said movies.

Meanwhile, NEWS5 program manager Kristoffer Brugada won the the Best Story trophy for the indie film “Patikul.”

The Golden Screen Awards also conferred the Lino Brocka Lifetime Achievement Award to the one and only Superstar, Ms. Nora Aunor. The said lifetime achievement award was Superstar’s second this year after she was listed among Gawad Tanglaw’s “11 Pinaka Kapuri-puring Artista ng Dekada.”

Following her return to the Philippines late last year, the Superstar has received distinctions from several award-giving bodies including a Lifetime Achievement Award and an Icon of Original Pilipino Music (OPM) from the PMPC Star Awards for Music, the Honorary Originals of Philippine Cinema Award at the Cinema One Originals Independent Film Festival, another Lifetime Achievement Award at the 13th Cinemanila International Film Festival, and Hall of Fame at the Star Awards for TV.

Mariel Rodriguez shares love gone wrong in the premiere of her new show “Video Incredible” on TV5 this Saturday.

While Wil Time Bigtime host Mariel Rodriguez is still noticeably on cloud nine with her actor-husband Robin Padilla, love is not always sweet for couples on the other side of the world. This Saturday (March 3) at 2:30pm, Mariel shares love which turned sour in the premiere episode of Video Incredible, TV5’s newest clip show that juggles information with entertainment through funny and sometimes irreverent documentary videos.

The perky and bubbly Mariel presents the world’s sweetest, funniest and most heartbreaking videos—all in the name of love on “Faces and Phases of Love” episode. Whether it’s on tears of joy or tears of sorrow, Video Incredible has got them covered.

In the following weeks, feed your mind and your heart at the same time with laughter with the line-up of thought-out episodes in store for Kapatids who look for intelligent but entertaining show every Saturday. Kapatid stars Wendell Ramos, Arnel Ignacio and Zoren Legazpi will soon grace the show to present videos with various topics including death-defying stunts, practical jokes and even dumb criminals.

Watch out for Video Incredible’s rich library of outrageous and mind-boggling videos every week starting on Saturday, 2:30-3:30pm after Paparazzi only on TV5

Batibot, the well-loved all-Filipino children’s program, is also back in the international scene as a finalist in the prestigious Prix Jeunesse International Festival 2012.

The highest rating kids’ program was chosen as one of the finalists for “Up to 6 years old Non-fiction” category and is set to compete against 11 other entries from European, North and Latin American and Asian countries (Japan and India) this 25th festival Jubilee from June 1-6 in Munich, Germany.

Festival Coordinator Kirsten Schneid wrote Batibot’s producer, “Prix Jeunesse International 2012 received a record number of entries. It also makes me really happy that Batibot’s next generation is in the finals! The pre-selection was so tough, out of 353 only 86 programmes made it to the final round. You and your team can be really proud!”

TV5’s Batibot’s entry is an episode on “Art Around us: Shapes and Lines” and features basic concepts that help very young children make sense of their world: arts as well as relationships (friendship), simple basic concepts: shapes, colors, puzzles. And since the Philippines is celebrating the 100th birth year of Jose Rizal, our national hero, this along with the other episodes of Batibot in seasons 2 and 3 have visual and other references to him and other historical figures as a contribution to developing Filipino children’s basic understanding and appreciation for their own history as a people, a nation.
Batibot’s themes, stories, visual and sounds focus on the essentials of living, growing and learning in a world that is both enriched and challenged by the human and cultural diversity that exists in the Philippines and the bigger world. Batibot has previously earned various Prix Jeunesse awards: one “Special Jury Prize” in 1990, the “BMW prize for most outstanding program produced with limited facilities” in 1998, the UNICEF Prize for Prix Jeunesse in 2002.
Batibot continues its mission of providing the most valuable and the most innovative content for kids to watch and enjoy. Watch TV5’s Batibot which airs weekdays at 9:30am and every Saturday at 8:30am.