MMK makes 'big reveal' for silver anniversary #MMK25

MANILA, Philippines - The country's longest-running drama anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK) has revealed its 'big announcement' on Saturday, May 14.

MMK celebrates 25th anniversary.

MMK host and former ABS-CBN president Charo Santos-Concio announced the silver anniversary celebration of the classic program this May 2016.

On Friday, social media accounts of MMK have hinted of a big announcement.

MMK has 'big announcement.'

"'Wag rin palagpasin ang aming malaking anunsyo mamayang gabi," MMK Official tweeted.

The first episode of MMK titled "Rubber Shoes" was aired on May 13, 1991 starring Romnick Sarmenta and Vina Morales.

Among the notable episodes then were "Regalo," topbilled by Vilma Santos, Ricky Davao and Maja Salvador; "Lobo," the highest-rating episode (47.9% in Metro Manila) that featured Regine Velasquez and Piolo Pascual; "Bintana," the first episode of MMK that was aired in high definition in ABS-CBN HD in October 2015.

In 2011, the award-winning program of the Kapamilya network celebrated its 20th anniversary by doing a film version of the anthology starring Bea Alonzo, Zanjoe Marudo and Angel Locsin to be directed by Laurenti M. Dyogi under Star Cinema.

VIDEO: Power Impact Dancers charm PGT judges on semi-finals performance

MANILA, Philippines - Pilipinas Got Talent Season 5 (PGT 5) semi-finalist "Power Impact Dancers" wowed the judges and viewers anew during the live performance on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at the Resorts World Manila in Pasay City.

Power Impact Dancers mesmerized judges, viewers on semi-finals round. Photo credit: ABS-CBN

The dance group from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) -Sta. Mesa proved they deserved the 'golden buzzer' given to them by judge Vice Ganda.

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"Dahil sa pinakita ninyo ngayong gabi, grabe, nag-iwan talaga kayo ng malaking impact. Very entertaining at ang ganda ng choice of music," judge Angel Locsin said.

"Sa pinakita ninyo ngayon, you earned it," judge Robin Padilla said.

"Hindi nagkamali si Vice ganda. Ang galing-galing ninyo," judge Freddie 'FMG' Garcia commented.

"Nung pinindot ko ang golden buzzer, wala akong anumang pagdududa sa inyo. Yung performance ninyo, parang jowa ko, I love it. Yung galing ninyo sing-bagsik ng talino ni Miriam Santiago kayo. Yung talento ninyo, sing-puro ng blusing puti ni Grace Poe. Di ako magtataka kung dadalhin kayo sa tuwid na daan ng pagkakapanalo. At nasisiguro ko, sa huli kayo ang Duterte, iboboto kayo ng mga tao," Vice Ganda expressed relating his comment to the recently held presidential elections.

WATCH: Pilipinas Got Talent Season 5 Semi-finals: Power Impact Dancers (video courtesy of ABS-CBN)

Here's how to vote for Power Impact Dancers (PID):

To vote via text, key in PGT space IMPACT and send to 2366. Note: One vote per SIM, per contestant is allowed. ABS-CBN mobile subscribers can cast their votes for free while P 1.00 per vote is being charged for other networks.

To vote via Google, go to google.com.ph and log-in using your Google account. Type PGT5 in the search box, select photo of semi-finalist and submit. One vote per Google account is allowed.

Ang Power Impact ba ang gusto mong kumumpleto sa grand finalists? Ito ang paraan para iboto sila #LastPGT5Semis pic.twitter.com/cwLC8LKKc2

— Pilipinas Got Talent (@OfficialPGT5) May 14, 2016

Did you like PID's performance? Express your thoughts in the comment section below.

FULL LIST: Celebrity contestants, teams of 'We Love OPM'

MANILA, Philippines - After the successful run of Filipino reality music competition "I Love OPM," ABS-CBN has introduced a spin-off with pilot episode this Saturday, May 14.

'We Love OPM' Celebrity Sing-offs premieres May 14.

The new show titled "We Love OPM" featured celebrity contestants that will battle for the approval of the judges Martin Nievera, Lani Misalucha and Toni Gonzaga.

The six teams of contestants will be supervised by assigned mentors including singers Erik Santos, Jay R, KZ Tandingan, Nyoy Volante, Richard Poon, and Yeng Constantino.

Here's the full list of contestants with their respective teams:

Team 1: Tres Kantos by Erik Santos

• Dominador Aviola
• Bugoy Drilon
• Jovit Baldivino

The team of Erik Santos (rightmost) is composed of (from right to left) Bugoy Drilon, Jovit Baldivino, and "Tawag ng Tanghalan" finalist Dominador Aviola. Photo Credit: Santos' Instagram account.

Team 2: Hot Spots by Jay R

• Markki Stroem
• Ryan Sy
• Alex Diaz

(From left to right) Alex Diaz takes a picture with mentor Jay R and teammates Markki Stroem and Ryan Christopher Sy. Photo Credit: Diaz' Instagram account

Team 3: O Diva by KZ Tandingan

• Liezel Garcia
• Emmanuelle Vera
• Klarisse De Guzman

(From left to right) Emmanuelle Vera, Liezel Garcia and Klarisse de Guzman are the members of the team of KZ Tandingan. Photo from Vera's Instagram account

Team 4: Power Chords by Nyoy Volante

• Kaye Cal
• Marlo Mortel
• Marion Aunor

(From left to right) Kaye Cal, Marion (formerly Marion Aunor) and Marlo Mortel will be under the guidance of Nyoy Volante. Photos are from the Instagram accounts of Cal, MYX Philippines, and Mortel

Team 5: Voice Next Door by Richard Poon

• Kyle Echarri
• Bailey May
• JK Labajo

Kyle Echarri, Bailey May and Juan Karlos Labajo with their mentor, Richard Poon. Photo from Poon's Instagram account

Team 6: Oh My Girls by Yeng Constantino

• Ylona Garcia
• Krissha Viaje
• Alexa Ilacad

(From left to right) Krissha of girl group Girltrends, Ylona Garcia and Alexa Ilacad is Team Yeng. Photo from Instagram

Hosted by Anne Curtis and Eric Nicolas, "We Love OPM" airs every Saturday after Maalaala Mo Kaya and Sunday after Rated K.

Bongbong Marcos to supporters: "Thank you for keeping the faith"

MANILA, Philippines - Despite the concerns he has raised over the results of the on-going quick count, Vice Presidential candidate Senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" R. Marcos, Jr. today said his volunteers and supporters deserve commendation for helping him in the campaign and keeping the faith as he fights for the integrity of the elections.

Senator Bongbong Marcos thanks his supporters and volunteers amid the hotly contested vice presidential bid against Camarines Sur Cong. Leni Robredo. Photo Credit: Facebook/Bongbong Marcos

"I want to profusely thank our volunteers and our supporters for their selfless act of giving their time and effort in helping ensure free, honest and credible elections," Marcos expressed.

Marcos earlier urged the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) to stop the on-going quick count of the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) after reports that a script was introduced into the transparency server of the poll body that altered the hash codes without prior authorization of top Comelec officials. Marcos started to lose the lead shortly thereafter.

Marcos said the prayers and words of encouragement of his volunteers and supporters nationwide continue to inspire him to keep on seeking the truth.

"Ako'y nagpapasalamat sa mga suporta at sumusuporta pa rin, mga nagdasal at patuloy na nagdadasal at asahan po ninyo na kayo ang aking inspirasyon na patuloy na ipaglaban ang tunay na boto ng sambayanang Pilipino. Thank you for keeping the faith," he said.

Marcos appealed for continued vigilance not only from his supporters but also from the election watchdogs as well, as he cited reports that as of Friday over 3,800 Vote Counting Machines (VCMs) still could not transmit election results.

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"With a considerable number of votes that have yet to be transmitted we have to remain vigilant, yet calm and sober, to ensure that the true will of the people will be reflected in the results of the elections," Marcos said.

"A total of 555 VCMs from polling precincts in the Middle East and Africa still have to transmit results, 310 from North and Latin America, 339 from Asia and 152 from Europe. These VCMs should supposedly account for around 980,000 registered voters."

"Likewise, 333 VCMs from Lanao del Sur still need to transmit election results, 207 from Surigao del Sur, 158 in Maguindanao and 160 in Sulu."

"I will rest when I am satisfied that the results that are being counted, that are official, are actually validated by the results as we can certainty confirm it from local reports that we get from the different precincts," Marcos concluded.

How to Keep Your Cool During Traffic

People are losing thousands of pesos every day by being stuck in traffic. They also lose their patience and good mood, as well.

There are many ways on how you can still be chill while being stuck in traffic. Here are some of them:

Accomplish the little tasks you can do remotely.

You can also kill time productively by doing small tasks while being stuck in traffic. You can respond to e-mails at your smartphone or listen to a podcast so you can learn something new. You can also respond to text messages and give return calls so you'll have it done by the time you get off the bus or cab.

Read a book.

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Being stuck in traffic is the right opportunity when you can catch up on reading a book. Be sure to keep an eye on your belongings while reading a book to avoid being robbed.

Just carry a book with you in your bag so you're ready when you get stuck in unexpected traffic.

Listen to music.

This is a fool-proof way of keeping your cool while stuck in traffic.

Always check your phone so you don't run out of battery when you use for smartphone for listening to music. Don't get it drained because it is important to be within reach for when of an emergency.

Use the CR before leaving.

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Make sure that you go on a CR break before you leave for your destination. This can eliminate you from being tense because you're feeling uncomfortable and will remove any unnecessary stress from your end.

Put lead time when you're going to travel.

The main reason you get frustrated with traffic is because it hinders you from arriving on time to your appointment. Why not put enough lead time in your travel time so you're sure that you'll arrive on time despite a 30-minute to 45-minute delay?

Traffic is inevitable in some parts of the country but there are factors you can control on how you will react to it and turn it into a productive opportunity.

Written by Kyle Kam, a Digital Marketing Specialist of MoneyMax.ph, a financial comparison website aiming to help Filipinos save money through diligent comparisons of financial products.