VIBE PH Knows How to Party

VIBE PH Jocks and Manny Pangilinan

Took the trip down Reliance street to visit VIBE PH as they take their awesome party at their newest place, the MVP STUDIO. It's their biggest one to date (I heard they've got bigger plans), but seeing them enjoy their new home was something I didn't want to miss. I could see the hosts excitement before the opening number and I managed to document parts of that and talk to them about it. When I asked if they were nervous about performing in the show, they told me they were more keen to give their viewers the best OPM performances they can dish out.

Elmo Magalona performed with the Vibe Jocks, they did several songs of his Dad Francis Magalona which I kinda miss seeing on TV. It's been a while since we've seen Elmo too, and I hope they get to do more with him in future shows. Aside from that, they also did a tribute to well loved all girl 90's band Prettier Than Pink. They performed the hit song "Cool Ka Lang", something folks in those younger years actually bopped with. It's so good to see them happily playing instruments again together, like a reunion of sorts and VIBE PH made it happen. 

Prettier Than Pink performing Cool Ka Lang

VIBE PH Jocks and Elmo Magalona

PPOP Group VVINK

Shaina Magdayao and JM De Guzman

Enrique Gil and Andrea Brillantes

The Juans with Vibe Jocks

We also saw VVINK perform one of their hit songs, which was young, fun and fresh sounding. They're pretty good dancers too as with any good PPOP group would do. They also had The Juans, Earl Agustin and the band Lily for the Main Vibe stage, can't help but notice because they've got lots of fans screaming their lungs out. To end the evening, they had Salbakuta on stage, who performed their hit songs. They had the crowd up on their seats, and the Vibe Jocks also did a few Basil Valdez songs which they also loved. Enrique Gil, Andrea Brillantes, Shaina Magdayao and JM De Guzman then surprised people, then promoted their two shows A Secret in Prague and My Bespren Emman. 

Imagine, these folks have been doing these performances every week (and good ones at that). They also try to do new things, play those OPM songs you love and make a huge effort to present it to you the way you love. The sheer number of talented artists each week baffles me, because production must have cost a ton to do this. New artists on the other hand can also promote their songs, it's a really nice platform for them. They also can rally their fans to vote so they could watch them on stage. It's a full blown entertainment hub, and it'll be a better one since they have a new home in Mandaluyong. It sits beside the Launchpad Building in the same street.

See, they're just starting, and soon they'll have more icons, great performers in the show. I think VIBE PH is doing a good job. I can't wait to see what they would come up with in the next few weeks, months or years!

TV5 Brings More Shows on Primetime!

Primetime will never be the same as TV5 starts their newest shows "A Secret in Prague" and "My Bestfriend Emman". Topbilled by Andrea Brillantes and Enrique Gil, they'll be telling the lives of an OFW who's goal is to earn a living and make sure to provide for his own family back in the PH. Andrea Brillantes plays the role of Kiara as they unveil their complicated past as they showcase the beauty of Prague and the historic city. The film also includes artists like Kim Domingo, Cedrick Juan, Joel Torre, Edu Manzano, Arlene Mulach, K Brosas and a whole lot more. 

"My Bestfriend Emman" on the other hand is about the various stories of folks who learn how to forgive, and accept things. It is also a story about love, hope and one's faith. You as a viewer would need to find out who Emman is and how their story becomes intertwined with their past, it is also very emotional so there will be lots of drama included. This will also be largely talking about the role of friendship + their relationships. These shows will be premiered on Netflix this April 24th and will be shown on free TV come 27th. The cast also includes Sid Lucero, Donna Cariaga, Kiko Thompson, Elyson de Dios, TJ Valderama, and Iven Lim.

Here's what transpired at the media conference: 

Although they have worked together in the past, this is actually the first time that they'll be on screen partners. You'll see romance, drama and action set in the lovely streets and goth structures. The drama powerhouse that is JM, Shaina and Ms. Aiai brings will be making you question a lot of things, including your loyalty to your faith, the drama in your own homes and might make you question your life choices. 

Remember, it all happens this April! I hope this starts an avalanche of more shows in the network.

ANDREA BRILLANTES Does "Fire and Flowers" for TANDUAY CALENDAR 2026

After her surprising transfer to MQuest Artist Agency and official signing a couple days ago, your favorite Andrea Brillantes is now your 2026 Tanduay Calendar Girl. She is 22, the youngest to have been able to get this spot and at the event... she represented herself with Fire and Flowers. She's feisty, tough, experienced in life but still gorgeous, delicate and beautiful as a flower. She wore 2 outfits during this bit where at first she performed a burlesque number with the premier dance group G-Force ala Dita Von Teese (boning and corseted). 

In a way, Andrea represents a generation where one is exuding confidence, a way to have been able to get out of her shell and become the woman she always wanted to be.

Her second outfit was even more daring as it gripped much of her body in lace, more revealing sections and red colors. There is also prestige that comes with being a Tanduay calendar girl as numerous stars have donned this role like Heart Evangelista, Jessy Mendiola, beauty queen Kylie Verzosa, Bea Alonzo, Ellen Adarna, Ivana Alawi, Julia Barretto, and last year's Kim Chiu.

Executives from Tanduay certainly chose her for her qualities, her popularity and looks. But Andrea is even more than that, and I think that makes her a perfect fit for Tanduay's calendar. Congratulations Blythe!