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Group seeks more partners for brain health advocacy

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 20 07:37 PM

A foundation pushing neurological health is seeking more partners for its advocacy of assisting Filipinos with neurological conditions. Read more »

Why the 2022 ABS-CBN Christmas ID took us to church

Anjo Bagaoisan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 24 01:35 PM

The song's composers say this 'surprise' gift to Kapamilya viewers this Christmas was very much by design in both its message and sound. Read more »

Who is the 'star' singer of ABS-CBN Christmas IDs?

Anjo Bagaoisan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 12 07:16 PM

Out of more than 100 artists, 12 singers have become near constant voices in ABS-CBN's Christmas IDs over 20 years. What goes on behind how they are selected? Read more »

ABS-CBN 2022 Christmas ID tops 1M views on YouTube

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 13 02:44 PM

'Tayo Ang Ligaya Ng Isa’t Isa' lyric video received a warm reception from netizens as it crossed 1 million views on YouTube Sunday noon. Read more »

SILIPIN: Recording ng 2022 ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 26 08:28 PM

Malapit nang magsimula ang countdown to Christmas ng Kapamilya network dahil sa inaabangang ABS-CBN Christmas ID. Read more »

Leaked PCOO memo: Government's official sugar-coating?

Robert Labayen
Posted at Apr 30 05:03 PM

As a taxpayer, a citizen, and a voter, I want my government’s communicators to give me the whole picture. Cherry-picking data will lower our standards of expectations from our government. Read more »

Why 2020 ABS-CBN Christmas ID spreads light and joy in not just 2 but 20 languages

Anjo Bagaoisan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 03 11:13 PM

The bridge of this year’s jingle “Ikaw ang Liwanag at Ligaya” features the titular words for light and joy rapped and sung in 20 local and international languages--an unexpected gift from a network that only months earlier lost its national broadcast reach. Read more »

'Ikaw ang Liwanag at Ligaya' gets public response akin to that of 'Bro' Christmas ID, says co-lyricist

Anjo Bagaoisan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 29 08:21 AM

"This is so much higher, so much more na kung paano sila nag-respond (than how they responded) in the previous years. I think halos pantay na niya o nalalampasan na niya 'yong (it has almost equaled or even surpassed that of) 'Bro, Ikaw ang Star ng Pasko'," said Robert Labayen, who co-wrote the ABS-CBN 2020 Christmas ID. Read more »

Charo Santos to tell more inspiring stories with 'Dear Charo' on Kumu

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 22 12:05 PM

Former ABS-CBN president Charo Santos Concio is set to host another show that will make her audience part of the conversations.   Read more »

OPINION: How not to be fooled by the wrong candidate again

Robert Labayen
Posted at Sep 16 06:04 AM

Why do many politicians who appeared to be messiahs end up to be false prophets?   Read more »

OPINION: How fake democrats control and repress media

Robert Labayen
Posted at Sep 02 12:25 AM

They don’t even have to shoot journalists anymore. Read more »

OPINION: Experts explain why political lapdogs may do bad things

Robert Labayen
Posted at Aug 20 07:43 AM

A dictatorial leader’s puppets and blind followers may not only lose their IQ but also their conscience. Read more »

OPINION: Why narcissistic political leaders are also paranoid

Robert Labayen
Posted at Aug 12 11:42 PM

Odd behavior is indeed a common thing with narcissists. Read more »

OPINION: How not to be fooled by grandstanders we watch on TV

Robert Labayen
Posted at Aug 05 10:50 PM

They know they have five minutes to influence your mind. They hope that before you switch the channel, they have sold you their "truth", or have earned your vote. Read more »

OPINION: Why bad politicians rose to power and why they stayed there

Robert Labayen
Posted at Jul 28 10:28 PM

Not all politicians are bad. But it’s true that politics attracts many bad people.  Read more »

What's good and what's not in zoom meetings

Robert Labayen
Updated as of Jul 21 06:55 PM

After four months of constantly meeting with talking heads, I have come up with a list of what’s polite and what’s impolite, what’s effective and what’s not in online meetings. These are just suggestions for online etiquette:   Read more »

Is there hope for Philippine TV after Covid?

Robert Labayen
Posted at Jul 14 12:30 AM

For simple folk, TV is all they have. It’s a relief and a reward after working all day in the field, in the sea, in the factory or around the house. Read more »

What marketers need to know about love

Robert Labayen
Posted at Jul 07 03:38 PM

A stronger emotional connection can be created when we put hard-sell aside from time to time.  Read more »

OPINION: When 'legit' governments became bullies

Robert Labayen
Posted at Jul 02 01:50 AM

Historical despots were installed by armed men; recent dictators were elected by peaceful citizens. Read more »

OPINION: How dictators stayed in power while ruining the economy

Robert Labayen
Posted at Jun 23 01:35 AM

We have seen throughout history that in many parts of the world, in autocracies or in "democracies", there are people who can get carried away by power. It is obvious, what the world needs is not a better polity but better people to lead and be led. Read more »