VIDEO: 'I Love OPM' completes list of Top 24 Touristars

MANILA, Philippines - ABS-CBN's newest singing competition for 100% non-Filipinos, 'I Love OPM' has named on Saturday, March 5, the Top 24 'Touristars' who will move to the next level of competition.

The 24 hopefuls got the approval from the “Himigration Officers” composed of the Philippines’ Concert King Martin Nievera, Asia’s Nightingale Lani Misalucha, and Ultimate Multimedia Star Toni Gonzaga.

Level up na!!! Congratulations to our TOP 24 TOURISTARS!!! #ILoveOPMTop24
Posted by I Love OPM Abs-Cbn on Saturday, March 5, 2016

Some of them have been to the Philippines before just like American Sumner Mahaffeey and Australian Naisa Lasalosi, who are both missionaries, and Indian exchange-student Addy Raj.

Pakistani model Harris Dio Smith and American tourist-turned-businessman Jerome Mccuin found their niche in the Philippines after Filipino friends invited to visit the Philippines.

Russian Anna Rabtsun and American Daniel Herrington, meanwhile, found the love of their lives in the Philippines.

There are also some who just simply love Pinoy music namely American heartthrob Ryan Gallagher, German-Irish teenager Jeena Dimaandal, and Singaporean wedding singer Fathin Amira.

Rounding up the list are Korean rock band J Morning and interracial singing trio, DBD composed of Korean Dae Lee, Nigerian Bobby Skyz and Australian Dwaine Mooley.

Here's the full list of Top 24 Touristars of 'I Love OPM'

1. Jeena Dimaandal - 19, California, United States ("Bituing Walang Ningning" )
2. Ryan Gallagher - 27, Michigan, United States ("Kahit Isang Saglit")
3. Harris Dio Smith - 30, Pakistan ("Beep Beep")
4. Addy Raj Gaur aka Addy Raj - India ("Hinahanap-hanap Kita" )
5. Anna Rabtsun - 26, Russia ("Sirena")
6. J Morning - South Korea ("Ikaw")
7. Sumner Mahaffey - 22, Missouri, United States ("Pag-ibig")
8. Jerome McCuin - 29, Los Angeles, California, United States ("Kawawang Cowboy")
9. Fathin Amira - 23, Singapore ("Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin")
10. Daniel Herrington - 27, Mississippi, United States ("Mahal Kita Pero")
11. Naisa Lasalosi - 21, Sydney, Australia ("Halik")
12. DBD (Dae Lee Bobby Skyz and Dwaine Wooley ) - 26, 24, 25, Seoul, South Korea, Nigeria and Australia ("Magda")
13. Yohan Hwang - 20, Seoul, South Korea ("Ako'y Sa'Yo At Ika'y Akin")
14. Moses Akoh - Nigeria, Africa ("Kahit Kailan")
15. Marina Lin - Bangkok, Thailand ("Hawak Kamay")
16. Matthew May - England, United Kingdom ("May Bukas Pa")
17. Jonathan Wagner - 28, Paris, France ("Ikaw")
18. Nelson Leausa - Samoa ("Bakit Pa Ba")
19. Uchusentai NOIZ - Japan ("Pinoy Ako")
20. Montri Bootnal - Thailand ("Hanggang")
21. Jeff James - United States ("Buko")
22. In Seon Jung - South Korea ("Pagdating ng Panahon)
23. Reece Rostedt - Australia ("Narda")
24. Sonata Stevenson - United States ("Ikaw Lamang")

PLAYLIST: Here's the video compilation of Top 24 performances on 'I Love OPM'


“I Love OPM,” original concept by ABS-CBN airs every Saturday right after “MMK,” and every Sunday after “Rated K."

What OPM hits will be showcased next? Who will have the best love story on how they fell in love with the Philippines and Filipino music? Which country will be able to produce the foreigner whom can sing OPM the best?

Game Highlights: Global FC defeats Ceres La Salle FC in UFL Cup

MANILA, Philippines - Two-time United Football League (UFL) Champion GLOBAL FC sent a powerful message to its opponent Ceres FC last Thursday night at Rizal Memorial Stadium, that they are out for glory. Defending Champion Ceres FC was undefeated until their GLOBAL FC match.

Global FC goes for a powerful win against Ceres FC. Photo Credit: UFL

GLOBAL FC won 2-1 against Ceres in a match where everyone was on the edge of their seats. GLOBAL FC players Milan Nikolic and Matthew Hartmann scored 1 goal each.

Coach Leigh Manson predicted it right when he said after the Loyola win that, “In a game wherein Azkals play against other Azkals, nobody wants to lose that game.”

Azkals players from GLOBAL FC Misagh Bahadoran, Daisuke Sato, Dennis Villanueva, Amani Aguinaldo and Patrick Deyto went against Ceres’ Stephan Schrock, Martin Steuble, Patrick Reichelt, Manny Ott and Kevin Ingreso.

“We are continuing to have a formula and a plan that works for the team. The players know their jobs when they go out, they also know what we expect from them. You know with these last 2 games it wasn’t just about the technical abilities, it is about heart”, Coach Leigh Manson says.

Manson continues, “Our chances are good as anybody now. There’s nobody that we fear, respect yes, fear no.”

WATCH: 2016 UFL Cup - CERES La Salle FC vs GLOBAL FC Game Highlights


GLOBAL FC will be preparing for UFL’s knock-out stage this April.

VIDEO: 'Mentalist' Troy Perez delivers shocking magic on PGT

MANILA, Philippines - "The Mentalist" from Quezon City has delivered shocking magic on Pilipinas Got Talent (PGT) auditions on Saturday, March 5.

Troy Nestor Perez Jr., 27, known as 'Master Troy' amazed the judges Vice Ganda and Angel Locsin on the electrifying magic trick using matchstick. He was able to move the stick and lighted the match over Angel's palm. The energy was allegedly 'restored' and teleported to Vice Ganda. A big surprise happened as the ash was trasferred to Vice's left hand.

"Actually, very entertaining," Angel commented.

"Naimpressed ako. Kasi ako, naranasan ko kung ano yung ground," Vice Ganda said.

Perez received four yeses from the judges including Robin Padilla and Freddie M. Garcia.

WATCH: Pilipinas Got Talent Season 5 Auditions: Troy Perez - Mentalist (video courtesy of ABS-CBN)


Troy Perez, also a model is one of the contestants of Survivor Philippines Palau in 2009.

"Game ng Bayan" vs. Wowowin game show 'war' starts March 7

MANILA, Philippines - ABS-CBN is set to launch it newest game show “Game ng Bayan” that will be pitted against GMA-7's Wowowin starting Monday, March 7.

It didn't take long for the Kapamilya Network to come up with a game show to compete with Willie Revillame's Wowowin, which was moved to daily timeslot for the GMA Telebabad block last February.

Based on AGB Nielsen's data, the Kapuso show is the leader in its timeslot. Kantar Media on the other hand says ABS-CBN's pre-primetime shows "Pasion de Amor" and new teleserye titled "We Will Survive" got more viewers nationwide compared to Wowowin.

The TV ratings and gameshow "war" is expected to heat up as the new Kapamilya show will premiere on Monday.

"Game ng Bayan" will replace the timeslot of Kapamilya Deal Or No Deal, hosted by Luis Manzano. The latter bid goodbye on Friday after the fifth season with more than 385 episodes and P30 million total prizes.

Hosted by the “Idol ng Bayan,” Robin Padilla, with the “Tol ng Bayan,” Alex Gonzaga, the new ABS-CBN game show involves one hundred members of the community who are given a random challenge for a chance to win an identified need of the community such as renovation of daycare centers or basketball courts, light posts, etc.

Joining the hosts are “Tropa ng Bayan” composed of Eric Nicolas, MJ Lastimosa and Negi, who will guide contestants to become local heroes in their community.

“Game ng Bayan” begins with six individuals from a chosen barangay competing in the “Ang Dami Mong Alam” round, where they will be asked a question with multiple answers. Elimination occurs when a contestant answers incorrectly, when a contestant repeats an answer, and when all possible answers have been exhausted. In this round, only three will remain to move on to the next round, which is “Buksan ang Plato.”

In “Buksan ang Plato,” the remaining three contestants will take turns in opening numbered plates and must get three which says “Yehey” under it. In this round, they will be joined by their family or friends to help them make the crucial decision of which plates to open. The first contestant who successfully reveals three “Yeheys” goes through to the next round.


In the jackpot round, one hundred members of the community join the contestant as they work together to accomplish a task that will only be revealed before the round begins. Unity and teamwork will be the only way for the community to win their chosen jackpot prize.

Winning barangays from Monday to Thursday will then compete with each other by Friday to determine the best barangay for the week.

“Game ng Bayan” is an original concept by ABS-CBN.

Which game show will you watch - Robin Padilla's "Game ng Bayan" or Willie Revillame's "Wowowin"?