Although the Big Night of Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0 took place a month ago, and the upcoming JMFyang-topbilled film Almost Us is set to premiere in Philippine cinemas on May 6, 2026, a significant win has been sealed for several ex-housemates of PBB Gen 11 and Celebrity Collab Editions.
Previously, the 6th TAG Media Chicago Victorious Awards had announced the list of nominees that are up for the public vote via their Patreon page and their social media accounts from March 20 to 31, 2026, encouraging fans of ex-housemates of PBB Gen 11 and Collab 1.0/2.0 to support them through following the social media accounts of TAG Media Chicago and voting via paid and free votes.
And upon the end of the voting period, and the deliberation of judging based on the criteria outlined in the mechanics for the 6th TAG Victorious Awards (50% from the jury, 25% from the Patreon Patrons, and 25% from the five Social Media sites, 5% each), on Black Saturday, April 4, 2026, the official list of Bronze, Silver, and Gold winners have been revealed.
For TAG Best Love Team of the year, JM Ibarra and Fyang Smith (JMFyang) reign as the Gold Champion, while a love team from PBB Collab 1.0, namely Dustin Yu and Bianca de Vera (DustBi), was named as the Silver Champion awardee.
For TAG Best Ship of the year, several pairs of Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0, including Caprice Cayetano and Heath Jornales (CapHeath), Ashley Sarmiento and Rave Victoria (AshRave), and Carmelle Collado and Anton Vinzon (CarTon), win as Gold, Silver, and Bronze Champions, respectively.
For TAG Most Promising Stars of the year, several ex-housemates of PBB Celebrity Collab Edition, four of whom are from the second edition, and one of them is from the first edition, are listed in the winners’ list. This includes Caprice Cayetano, Krystal Mejes, Sofia Pablo, Heath Jornales, and River Joseph.
Additionally, PBB Collab 2.0 ex-housemate Marco Masa won as the TAG Rising Star of the Year (Gold). In contrast, Will Ashley, known for his recent film appearance in a 51st MMFF entry film, Bar Boys After School, won as TAG Best Supporting Actor (Gold).
Fyang Smith and Caprice Cayetano (Kapuso) are the Big Winners of two Pinoy Big Brother editions, one from Gen 11 and the other from Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0.
Elijah Golden heads TAG Media Chicago. He authored several books on Amazon Books and was featured on Yahoo Finance as an entrepreneur.
Entertaining for everything
The 2nd wave of ASAP Australia artists, revealed, Blood vs. Duty, now out on Netflix and on iWant
For 31 years, ABS-CBN has delivered ASAP, providing world-class entertainment to Filipinos, and is available both on-air and online, as well as internationally through The Filipino Channel (TFC). This 2026, ASAP is going down under to Sydney, Australia, for ASAP Australia, taking place on July 25, 2026, at the TikTok Entertainment Centre.
A month ago, ASAP had announced its first wave of artists to appear for ASAP Australia, which includes the Concert King Martin Nievera, Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano, Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, The Divine Diva Zsa Zsa Padilla, Pop Ballad Royalty Erik Santos, The Power Diva Angeline Quinto, Asia’s Pop Heartthrob Darren Espanto, Kapamilya Heartthrob Kyle Echarri, New Gen Host Robi Domingo, New Gen Matinee Idol Donny Pangilinan, and New Gen Star Belle Mariano.
However, the second wave of artists for the show was recently announced during the live broadcast of ASAP, which aired yesterday, March 29, 2026. They are Klarisse de Guzman, Sofronio Vasquez, Jona, AC Bonifacio, Alexa Ilacad, Kai Montinola, Maymay Entrata, Jhong Hilario, and Vhong Navarro. ASAP Australia promises that the next third wave of artists to appear on the TikTok Entertainment Centre stage will be on July 25, 2026.
ASAP Australia has two shows: Afternoon Spectacular, happening at 12:30, and The Evening Extravaganza, happening at 19:00. It feature the same level of ASAP experience in terms of the artists’ line-up and different performances, which feature several of the most favored Original Pinoy Music (OPM) icons, hottest but trending stars in the Philippine Entertainment Industry, and guest performers from Australia, in a way of delivering it live.
Kapamilya Aussies who are interested in buying tickets for ASAP Australia can do so via Ticketek and avail themselves of the installment offers from Afterpay. They can also avail of the Buy 3 Gold/Silver Tickets, Get 1 Free Promo, saving up to 25% off their purchase of 4 tickets of the same tier. This promo will run from March 29, 2026, to April 12, 2026, exclusively via the Ticketek website, and is only applicable for Gold A/B and Silver A/B tickets.
The currently sold-out Diamond tier includes a Meet and Greet Experience, exclusive Soundcheck Access (also included for Platinum Ticket holders), a limited-edition ASAP Australia Shirt, and VIP Gifts.
The Filipino Channel (TFC), ABS-CBN Global, and ABS-CBN Studios organize ASAP Australia at the TikTok Entertainment Centre in Sydney, Australia. In 2025, ASAP held two international shows in Birmingham, United Kingdom (BP Pulse Live) and in Vancouver, Canada (Pacific Coliseum).
Furthermore, the casts of the ABS-CBN primetime series Blood vs. Duty, headlined by Richard Gutierrez, Bela Padilla, and Gerald Anderson, are all set for their center stage in an action-packed tale of national conflict, which is bound by duty, truthfulness, and choices, and a mission to mitigate rampant gun violence, ahead of the premiere day on April 3, 2026, via Netflix.
Meet Lara Angeles, played by Bela, an investigative agent marked by a painful past, who is indeed action-driven, which features a fresh narrative that aspires to push the boundaries of television storytelling for the series. Bela teased in an interview on Kapamilya Chat, saying that it has fast-paced action.
Maaksyon talaga siya, as in ang fast-paced niya. I’m so impressed with the writing of the show. I want to push for intelligent content, especially on mainstream media. Itaas natin ang quality, and I think Blood vs. Duty is trying to do that, Bela said in an interview on Kapamilya Chat.
Fans of the upcoming Kapamilya series have noticed a hidden element of the Philippine flag in the series poster, designed by Justin Besana, with the lead stars positioned as the three stars at the heart of the conflict. Julie Anne Benitez, the business unit head of JRB Creative Production, explained that the poster vividly conveyed their vision for the series, and how it reflects the lead stars carrying different aspects of one story, three perspectives, one nation, one youth.
The other Kapamilya Chat interviews with Richard Gutierrez and Gerald Anderson, respectively, stated that Blood vs. Duty will deliver the intense action the series has to offer, and viewers will appreciate how each character unfolds, as well as how the audience is kept on the edge of their seats every episode.
Siyempre yung action namin nandyan to intensify the story. Pero I think dito sa Blood vs. Duty talagang kakapit yung audience natin sa kwento, sa characters. Malalim yung pinagdadaanan ng mga characters dito, Richard said. He portrays Marcus Reyes as a special agent.
Bawat episode nasa dulo kayo ng upuan ninyo. Di ninyo alam anong mangyayari. Ang ganda kasi ng bawat karakter. This is an ensemble cast, kanya-kayang napakagandang kwento, as Gerald said. He portrays Jalil Abukar, a community protector drawn into a confrontation with government forces over allegations of arms dealing.
Apart from the lead casts, Baron Geisler, the fearless agent Felix Domingo, and Barbie Imperial, who takes on the role of the kind yet fierce Jamilah Abubakar, join the series, including Rommel Padilla, Susan Africa, Malou Crisologo, Gerald Madrid, Alex Medina, JV Kapunan, Binsoy Namoca, Rocky Labayen, Bobot Mortiz, Ejay Falcon, Geoff Eigenmann, Elmo Magalona, Antonio Aquitania, Dino Imperial, and Junjun Quintana.
The Kapamilya series is now available for streaming in advance on Netflix and on iWant. It will also be broadcast on-air via Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, ALLTV2, and Kapamilya Online Live, on Easter Monday, April 6, 2026, at 20:00, after TV Patrol.
JRB Creative Production is an ABS-CBN-led production entity for this series, including Sins of the Father, Darna, Nag-Aapoy Na Damdamin, and Ang Sa Iyo ay Akin.
PH TV Updates from two networks
GMA Integrated News rebrands back as GMA News, ABS-CBN News Channel, now on Cignal Channel 27
After almost three and a half years of delivering The News Authority of the Filipino, GMA Integrated News, the news and information arm of GMA Network, rebranded back as GMA News, with the relaunch of its tagline, Serbisyong Totoo. It is a bold move to strengthen its legacy and sharpen its identity in an evolving media landscape, reaffirming its enduring commitment to its core mission: delivering truthful, balanced, and credible journalism to Filipinos worldwide.
Walang kinikilingan. Walang pinoprotektahan. Noon at ngayon, Serbisyong Totoo. That was the full slogan of the renewed GMA News as seen in a recently aired promo video on 24 Oras, as part of an unwavering dedication to impartiality, integrity, and public service—values that have defined its journalism across generations.
GMA News was known for its flagship newscast, 24 Oras, aired on weekdays at 18:30 on GMA, Kapuso Stream, and GTV, anchored by Mel Tiangco, Emil Sumangil, and Vicky Morales. It is also known for other news programs on GMA Network, which share the same level of journalism, such as 24 Oras Weekend, Saksi, Balitanghali, State of the Nation, and Dobol B TV, as well as Regional TV News, and its regional-level newscasts (under the GMA Regional TV brand), including GMA Regional TV One North Central Luzon, GMA Regional TV Balitang Bisdak, GMA Regional TV One Western Visayas, and GMA Regional TV One Mindanao.
For 76 years, since the first airing of Super Radyo DZBB, the flagship AM Radio station of GMA Radio in Mega Manila, has continued its lead in the AGB Nielsen ERAM Ratings in February 2026, with a 0.23% rating and a 58% market share. Super Radyo DZBB is among the 21 stations of GMA Radio that deliver timely headlines, breaking news, and comprehensive special coverage.
GMA News also delivered its fresh and timely news updates online, via GMA News Online and its social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X/Twitter, and TikTok. GMA Network, the parent entity of the news agency, was ranked №26 in the Tubular Leadership Worldwide Ranking in the Entertainment and Media category for February 2026, according to data from global analytics company Tubular Labs.
GMA News reaffirms its trusted and familiar identity while continuing to evolve in the digital age. It will remain committed to informing, empowering, and serving Filipinos with clear and truthful reporting.
An Unforgettabolabolabol Update for PBB Gen 11 fans
Kanata Tapia completes Senior High, Patrick Ramirez announces DongPat breakup (with Dingdong Bahan)
On March 31, 2026, Pinoy Big Brother Gen 11 ex-housemate Kanata Tapia, also known as Kanachii and dubbed the “Lola-Ving Apo of Occidental Mindoro”, completed her journey as she graduated from the Senior High School of Rizal National High School, according to her social media post on April 1, 2026.
Thank you for seeing my potential not just as a student, but as someone who could bring pride to our school in different ways. Thank you for your endless patience, your heartfelt understanding, and your belief that I could chase my dreams and earn my diploma, Tapia said.
You didn’t just educate me; you gave me the freedom to grow into who I’m meant to be. I will always wear the name “Rizalian” with the greatest pride and love in my heart, she added.
Before her PBB Gen 11 journey, she competed in the 58th Ms. RNHS that happened on April 26, 2024 (as a part of the 58th founding anniversary of the school). Kanata was proclaimed as the 2024 Ms. Rizal NHS in the coronation night.
At the age of 16, she joined Pinoy Big Brother Gen 11 as a housemate when the reality show premiered on July 20, 2026. Following her eviction with Marc Nanninga on the 2nd eviction night, she appeared in two music videos (as of October 2025), “Ako Na Sana” (Jeri Violago) and “Mahiyain” (Arkin Lagman), and played the role of Chiyaki in the iWant series titled “Tropang G.O.A.T.”
Kanata reached all the Batch 2026 graduates of RNHS; some discovered their purpose along the way. As Kanata is a part of Pride of Rizal, they have learned to rise, adapt, and lift one another, no matter where life leads us; this place will always be their home.
Meanwhile, Patrick Ramirez announces the separation of DongPat’s partner, Dingdong Bahan, on his recent Instagram post, a few years after they paired up for DongPat, more than three months before Pinoy Big Brother Gen 11 premiered.
Sa loob ng halos tatlong taon, napakaraming nangyari sa buhay namin. Maraming saya, maraming natutunan, at maraming pagkakataon na nagpatibay sa amin bilang tao at bilang magkasama. Hindi naging perpekto ang lahat, pero totoo ang lahat ng pinagsamahan namin, Patrick said.
Humingi rin kami ng paumanhin kung hindi na kinaya ng aming relasyon. Kung may mga nadismaya man o naskatan sa desisyong ito, naiitindihan namin ang nararamdaman ninyo. Alam namin kung gaano ninyo kamahal ang DongPat at alam din namin marami sa inyo ang naniwala at sumuporta sa amin. Sa ngayon pinipili naming putulin ang aming relasyon, hindi dahil sumuko kami, kundi dahil naniniwala kami na ito ang mas makakabuti para sa aming dalawa, he added.
Dingdong Bahan and Patrick Ramirez, known colloquially as DongPat, are two-in-one PBB Gen 11 ex-housemates based in Taguig and Maynila, respectively. They were dubbed by fans as Starfish, which Patrick called their supporters, a big thanks for their unwavering engagement with them. Dingdong was monikered as the “Charismatic Partner”, while Patrick was known as the “Go-Getter Partner”. They were both evicted from the Big Brother house on the 4th eviction night.
They appeared in a recently ended Kapamilya primetime series, What Lies Beneath, playing the roles of Tim Brocka and Tomas Justo, in honor of two gay activists during Martial Law. They were also featured in a music video sung by Vice Ganda titled Rainbow Christmas.
Patrick thanked Dingdong for his continued trust, acceptance, and love over the past few years.
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