ABS CBN to air NBA Playoffs Game 1 of Indiana Pacers vs Orlando Magic

ABS CBN will air the NBA Playoffs Game 1 of Indiana Pacers vs Orlando Magic on April 29, Sun at 10 a.m.  and replay at 9:30 p.m. on Studio 23.

Watch NBA Playoffs Game 1 of Indiana Pacers vs Orlando Magic on ABS CBN Channel.

NBA PLAYOFFS 2012 FIRST ROUND SCHEDULE PHILIPPINE TIME

2012 NBA PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND SCHEDULE (ADJUSTED TO PHILIPPINE TIME):

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WESTERN CONFERENCE - FIRST ROUND

San Antonio vs. Utah
Game 1 - Mon April 30, Utah at San Antonio, 1 a.m.
Game 2 - Thu May 3, Utah at San Antonio, 7 a.m.
Game 3 - Sun May 6, San Antonio at Utah, 10 a.m.
Game 4 - Tue May 8, San Antonio at Utah, TBD
Game 5 * Thu May 10, Utah at San Antonio, TBD
Game 6 * Sat May 12, San Antonio at Utah, TBD
Game 7 * Mon May 14, Utah at San Antonio, TBD

Oklahoma City vs. Dallas
Game 1 - Sun April 29, Dallas at Oklahoma City, 9:30 a.m.
Game 2 - Tue May 1, Dallas at Oklahoma City, 9:30 a.m.
Game 3 - Fri May 4, Oklahoma City at Dallas, 9:30 a.m.
Game 4 - Sun May 6, Oklahoma City at Dallas, 7:30 a.m.
Game 5 * Tue May 8, Dallas at Oklahoma City, TBD
Game 6 * Fri May 11, Oklahoma City at Dallas, TBD
Game 7 * Sun May 13, Dallas at Oklahoma City ,TBD, TNT

L.A. Lakers vs. Denver
Game 1 - Mon April 30, Denver at L.A. Lakers, 3:30 a.m.
Game 2 - Wed May 2, Denver at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 a.m.
Game 3 - Sat May 5, L.A. Lakers at Denver, 10:30 a.m.
Game 4 - Mon May 7, L.A. Lakers at Denver, 9:30 a.m.
Game 5 * Wed May 9, Denver at L.A. Lakers, TBD
Game 6 * Fri May 11, L.A. Lakers at Denver, TBD
Game 7 * Sun May 13, Denver at L.A. Lakers, TBD

Memphis vs. L.A. Clippers
Game 1 - Mon April 30, L.A. Clippers at Memphis, 9:30 a.m.,
Game 2 - Thu May 3, L.A. Clippers at Memphis, 9:30 a.m.
Game 3 - Sun May 6, Memphis at L.A. Clippers, 4:30 a.m.
Game 4 - Tue May 8, Memphis at L.A. Clippers, TBD
Game 5 * Thu May 10, L.A. Clippers at Memphis, TBD
Game 6 * Sat May 12, Memphis at L.A. Clippers, TBD
Game 7 * Mon May 14, L.A. Clippers at Memphis, TBD
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EASTERN CONFERENCE - FIRST ROUND

Chicago vs. Philadelphia
Game 1 - Sun April 29, Philadelphia at Chicago, 1 a.m.
Game 2 - Wed May 2, Philadelphia at Chicago, 8 a.m.
Game 3 - Sat May 5, Chicago at Philadelphia, 8 a.m.
Game 4 - Mon May 7, Chicago at Philadelphia, 1 a.m.
Game 5 * Wed May 9, Philadelphia at Chicago, TBD
Game 6 * Fri May 11, Chicago at Philadelphia, TBD
Game 7 * Sun May 13, Philadelphia at Chicago, TBD

Miami vs. New York
Game 1 - Sun April 29, New York at Miami, 3:30 a.m.
Game 2 - Tue May 1, New York at Miami, 7 a.m.
Game 3 - Fri May 4, Miami at New York, 7 a.m.
Game 4 - Mon May 7, Miami at New York, 3:30 a.m.
Game 5 * Thu May 10, New York at Miami, TBD
Game 6 * Sat May 12, Miami at New York, TBD
Game 7 * Mon May 14, New York at Miami, TBD

Indiana vs. Orlando
Game 1 - Sun April 29, Orlando at Indiana, 7 a.m.
Game 2 - Tue May 1, Orlando at Indiana, 7:30 a.m.
Game 3 - Thu May 3, Indiana at Orlando, 7:30 a.m.
Game 4 - Sun May 6, Indiana at Orlando, 2 a.m.
Game 5 * Wed May 9, Orlando at Indiana, TBD
Game 6 * Sat May 12, Indiana at Orlando, TBD
Game 7 * Mon May 14, Orlando at Indiana, TBD

Boston vs. Atlanta
Game 1 - Mon April 30, Boston at Atlanta, 7 a.m.
Game 2 - Wed May 2, Boston at Atlanta, 7:30 a.m.
Game 3 - Sat May 5, Atlanta at Boston, 7:30 a.m.
Game 4 - Mon May 7, Atlanta at Boston, 7 a.m.
Game 5 * Wed May 9, Boston at Atlanta, TBD
Game 6 * Fri May 11, Atlanta at Boston, TBD
Game 7 * Sun May 13, Boston at Atlanta, TBD
*IF NECESSARY

Watch the NBA Playoffs 2012 Games Live on ABS CBN and Studio 23 Free TV Coverage .

NBA Playoffs 2012

The NBA Playoffs will begin on April 29, Sun (Philippine time).  Check out The Complete NBA Playoff 2012 First Round Schedule.

The NBA Playoffs 2012 will be aired live on ABS CBN and Studio 23.

Bb Pilipinas 2012 Coronation Night Live Telecast on ABS CBN

The Binibining Pilipinas 2012 candidates were presented to the media at Resorts World Manila in Pasay City, south of Manila, last March 12, 2012. The Coronation night will be held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, northeast of Manila, on 15 April 2012.

The Bb. Pilipinas 2012 Coronation Night will be aired live on ABS-CBN on April 15. A primer will be aired on ABS-CBN’s Sunday Best on April 8. The coronation night will be hosted by Xian Lim, Iza Calzado, Venus Raj and Georgina Wilson. With performances by DJ Vinimal, Rico Blanco and Bamboo.

30 beauties will be vying for the Bb. Pilipinas 2012 title. Who will this year’s Bb. Pilipinas 2012? Winners and Results will be updated here, so bookmark this page for the latest update on the Bb Pilipinas 2012.

Watch the Bb Pilipinas 2012 Live on ABS-CBN on April 15.

Watch the Presentation of Candidates Courtesy of ABS CBN and YouTube.

Pinoy Pride XIII: Banal vs Hidalgo

AJ ‘Bazooka’ Banal (26W-1L-1D, 17 KO’s) of Ermita, Cebu City will defend his WBO Asia-Pacific bantamweight title against Raul Hidalgo (15W-5L, 11 KO’s) of Mexico this March 24, 2012.

Dubbed as "PINOY PRIDE XIII: Road to Glory" will be at the Waterfront Hotel in Lahug, Cebu City.

The undercards will feature Rocky Fuentes (32W-6L-2D, 19 KO’s),Arthur ‘El Matador’ Villanueva (17W-0L, 12 KO’s) and ‘Prince’ Albert Pagara (10W-0L, 8 KO’s).

Azkals vs Palestine: AFC Challenge Cup Battle for 3rd

Azkals aim for 3rd in AFC Challenge Cup as they face Palestine this Monday, March 19, 2012.

Returning in action for the Azkals are Guirado and James Younghusband, as well as Jason Sabio, who is returning from injury.

Watch Azkals vs Palestine: AFC Challenge Cup Battle for 3rd Live Telecast on Studio 23. Stay tuned for live updates and game results.

NBA: Miami Heat vs LA Lakers Live Telecast on Studio 23

Studio 23 will telecast live the NBA Game between Miami Heat and L.A. Lakers on Monday, March 5, 2012 (Philippines Time) at 9:00 am.

If you miss the game a replay will be aired at 9:30 pm.

 Watch Miami Heat vs L.A. Lakers on Live on Studio 23.

Pinoy Pride XII: Boom Boom Bautista vs Garcia

Pinoy Pride XII will headline Rey "Boom Boom" Bautista vs Genaro Garcia of Mexico on March 3, 2012 at Carlos P. Garcia Sports Complex in Tagbilaran City, Bohol.

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 Bautista is (32-2, 24 KO’s) while is Garcia (37-8, 21 KO’s). Pinoy Pride XII: Bakbakban sa Bohol (Bautista vs. Garcia) will be aired on March 4, 10:15 a.m. on ABS-CBN Channel 2.

 Watch Pinoy Pride 12:  Boom Boom Bautista vs Garcia Telecast on ABS CBN Channel.

Studio 23 Schedule of NBA All Star 2012 Live Telecast and Replays

Here are the Studio 23 Schedule of NBA All Star Weekend 2012 Live Telecast and Replays.

• NBA Rising Stars Challenge on Feb. 25, Sat. LIVE at 10 a.m. (replay at 9:30 p.m.)
• 2012 NBA All-Star Saturday (Shooting Stars, Skills Challenge, 3 Pt. Contest, Slam Dunk) on Feb. 26, Sun LIVE at 9 a.m. (replay at 9:30 p.m.)
• 2012 NBA All-Star Game on Feb. 27, Monday LIVE at 8 a.m. (replay at 9:30 p.m.) 

Watch the NBA All Star Weekend 2012 Live on Studio 23.

2012 AFC Challege Cup Azkals Games

The 2012 AFC Challenge Cup will be held in Nepal from March 8–19 2012. The tournament will determine who will qualify for the 2015 AFC Asian Cup slated in Australia on January 4-26, 2015.

Our national football team, the Azkals will begin their Challenge Cup campaign on March 9 against defending champions DPR Korea.

Below are the schedule of games for the 2012 AFC Challenge Cup:

Group A:

March 8, 2012, 15:00:
- Nepal vs Palestine at Dasarath Rangasala Stadium, Kathmandu
- Turkmenistan vs Maldives at Halchowk Stadium, Kathmandu

March 10, 2012, 15:00:
- Palestine vs Turkmenistan at Halchowk Stadium, Kathmandu
- Maldives vs Nepal at Dasarath Rangasala Stadium, Kathmandu

March 12, 2012, 15:00:
- Nepal vs Turkmenistan at Dasarath Rangasala Stadium, Kathmandu
- Maldives vs Palestine at Halchowk Stadium, Kathmandu

Group B:

March 9, 2012, 15:00:
- North Korea vs Philippines at Halchowk Stadium, Kathmandu
- India vs Tajikistan at Dasarath Rangasala Stadium, Kathmandu

March 11, 2012, 15:00:
- Philippines vs India at Dasarath Rangasala Stadium, Kathmandu
- Tajikistan vs North Korea at Halchowk Stadium, Kathmandu

March 13, 2012, 15:00:
- North Korea vs India at Dasarath Rangasala Stadium, Kathmandu
- Tajikistan vs Philippines at Halchowk Stadium, Kathmandu

Check out for the 2012 AFC Challege Cup Azkals Games and Results .

Watch all of the Azkals Game to be Telecast Live on Studio 23.

Studio 23 Live Telecast of Philippine Azkals vs Malaysia Tigers Friendly Match on February 29

Philippine national football team, the Azkals will go against Malaysia pride, the Tigers, in a friendly game on February 29, 2012. The Malaysia Tigers is considered as one of the best football teams in Asia and is currently the defending Suzuki Cup champion.

Philippine Azkals vs. Malaysia Tigers match tickets went on sale on Saturday at Ticketworld.com.ph.

Prices are as follows:

• PhP 2,668.00
• PhP 1,600.80
• PhP 533.60
• PhP 213.44
• PhP 106.72

The game kicks off at 7:oo PM on February 29 at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. Studio 23 will air the Live Telecast of Philippine Azkals vs Malaysia Tigers.

Watch PXC 29 AKTV on IBC Live Telecast

PXC 29 will be held on February 18 at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Live MMA action will begin at 7 p.m. AKTV on IBC 13 will air all of the action via satellite at 9 p.m.

The main event of the night will feature Davaoeño Ale Cali going against Jesse Taintano of Guam for the PXC flyweight title. Ale has been impressive in his showing in his past two PXC fights, which includes a decisive win over Philip Parcon in 2010. This will be Ale’s biggest fight so far which will test his mettle in the MMA ring.

PXC 29 is presented by broadcast partner AKTV and San Mig Strong Ice.

Tickets are available at SM Tickets starting for as low as Php 350. All tickets come with one bottle of San Mig Strong Ice.

Watch PXC 29 AKTV on IBC Live Telecast

Bb Pilipinas 2012 Candidates

After rigorous screening, the Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. (BPCI) has chosen 30 candidates or contestants for the Bb. Pilipinas 2012 beauty pageant.

 The 30 candidates are:

Marie Virgenia Cecilie Peter
Fer Mary Baliquig
Roxanne Tadique
Janine Tugonon
Rose Ann Aguilar
Sherlyn Gonzales
Maxine Medina
Jaine Hidalgo
Marie Irisha Arcenas
Katrina Jayne Dimaranan
Goldy Baroa
Giselle Angelica Munoz
Angelee delos Reyes
Jillean Camille Orbina
Liezl Alcantara
Nicole Marable
Annalie Forbes
Gina Joy Howell
Mary Jean Lastimosa
Patricia Lee Ejercitado
Anna Czarina Buenviaje
Roxane Joy Jesalva
Elaine Kay Moll
Nicole Schmitz
Meiji Cruz
Golda Soller
Romelin Roxanne de Castro
Chloe Zanardi
Karen Gallman
Maria Alicia Elena Ariosa

The girls were formally presented to the media last February 13, 2012

The Binibining Pilipinas 2012 coronation night will be held at the Araneta Coliseum on April 15 and will be aired live telecast on ABS-CBN.

Studio 23 will air the Live Telecast of 84th Oscar Academy Awards 2012

Studio 23 will be airing the 84TH ACADEMY AWARDS via satellite on February 27, Monday, from 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM.

 Watch the  Live Telecast of the 84th Oscar Academy Awards 2012 on Studio 23

Grammy Awards 2012 Philippine Telecast

Where to watch the 2012 Grammy Awards Live in the Philippines?

The 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards will take place live on Sunday, Feb. 12 at Staples Center in Los Angeles. It will be shown live on February 13, 2012 at 09:00 am – 12:10 pm in Star World Asia Channel.

The biggest night in music is nearing with a much-anticipated lineup of performers. Grammy nominees Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson, Foo Fighters, Bruno Mars, Nicki Minaj, and Taylor Swift will performance live. Coldplay will be joined by Rihanna on stage, and music legend Paul McCartney will have a special performance. Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient and five-time GRAMMY winner Glen Campbell will join current GRAMMY nominees the Band Perry and Blake Shelton for a special performance.

The 54th Grammy Awards will be hosted by rapper and two-time GRAMMY winner LL Cool J.

If you have a cable TV, Watch the Live Telecast of the 54th Grammy Awards 2012.

2012 NBA All-Star Weekend Telecast on Studio 23

Studio 23 will telecast the 2012 NBA All-Star Weekend. Check out the following schedule.

 Feb 25, 10 am-Rising Stars Challenge
Feb 26, 9 am-All-Star Sat.
Feb 27, 8 am-All-Star Game

Watch 2012 NBA All-Star Weekend Live Telecast on Studio 23

Julio Cesar Chavez vs Marco Antonio Rubio Studio 23 Live Telecast

Double header Boxing features WBO middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (44-0-1 31 KOs) will be challenged by contender Marco Antonio Rubio (53-5-1 46 KOs) in this Sunday February 5.

Chavez Jr., the son of legendary boxing champion Julio Cesar Chavez Sr., is undefeated, while Rubio is in a two-year winning streak. The fight will follow the Donaire-Vazquez Fight and will air at 1:00 p.m. on Studio 23.

Don't miss the action. Watch Julio Cesar Chavez vs Marco Antonio Rubio on Studio 23 Live Telecast

Nonito Donaire Jr. vs Wilfredo Vasquez Jr. Live Telecast on ABS-CBN

Nonito “Filipino Flash” Donaire, ranked fourth in The Ring’s pound-for-pound fighter will battle with Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. for the WBO super bantamweight title at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on Saturday, February 4, 2012. (Sunday, February 5 - Philippine Time)

The bout, titled as Welcome to the Future: Donaire vs. Vasquez will be a co-event with Cesar Chavez Jr. defending his WBC middleweight title against Marco Antonio Rubio.

The Donaire vs Vasquez fight will be telecast on ABS-CBN Channel  2 at 10:15 a.m. followed by Chavez Jr. vs. Rubio at 1 p.m. on Studio 23 on February 5, Sunday here in the Philippines.

Watch Nonito Donaire Jr. vs Wilfredo Vasquez Jr. Live Telecast on ABS-CBN

Pinoy Pride XI: Milan Melindo vs Juan Esquer airs on Studio 23

PINOY PRIDE XI: PHILIPPINES VS THE WORLD will be on January 28, 2012 and will be held at the Pacific Grand Ballroom of the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino.

Milan "Metodico" Melindo will be featured in this event versus Mexican veteran Juan “Panterita” Esquer.

image courtesy of philboxing.com

Melindo (25W-0L, 9 KO’s) will face Esquer (27W-9L-2D, 21 KO’s) together with other Pinoy Boxers.

Undercards will feature Lorenzo “Thunderbolt” Villanueva (21-0-1NC, 20 KO’s), will face another Mexican, Diego “Tyson” Ledesma (18-4-2, 12 KO’s).

Mhar jhun Macahilig (13-1, 7 KO’s) will fight Thailand’s Kaichon Sor Vorapin (25-10, 9 KO’s) in an eight round contest.

OPBF minimumweight champion Merlito “Tiger” Sabillo (16-0, 7 KO’s) will fight Indonesian Sofyan “The Cobra” Effendi (11-11-2, 9 KO’s) in an 8 round non-title match.

Joseph Von Minoza (12-2, 5 KO’s) will be matched up against Yoo Shin Kim (8-2, 6 KO’s) of South Korea in another 8 rounder .

Alvin Arresgado (1W-0L) will be pitted against Japan’s Kazuya Harada (0W-1L) in a four rounder.

A ‘World Trophy’ is at stake and will be awarded to the winning team determined by the results of the first five matches.

Pinoy Pride XI: Milan Melindo vs Juan Esquer will be aired live on Studio 23 on Sunday, January 29 at 10:00 am and Replays at 9:00 pm.

Watch Pinoy Pride XI: Milan Melindo vs Juan Esquer on Studio 23.

2012 American Idol Season 11 Philippine Premiere January 19 2012 on ETC

The 2012 American Idol Season 11 Philippine Premiere on January 19 2012 on ETC #aionetc

The much-anticipated Philippine premiere of the 11th season of long-running reality singing search, American Idol, will be on January 19, 2012 at 6pm live via satellite with prime time showing at 9:00 PM of same day.

No major changes were planned this season; it is said to follow same format as Season 10. Ryan Seacrest will be returning as host, while the three judges – Randy Jackson, Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez – will also be sitting as judges.

Catch the 2012 American Idol Season 11 on ETC (Sky Cable Ch. 14) on Thursdays and Fridays starting January 19, 2012 at 6PM (via satellite) and replays at 9:oo PM.

Watch 2012 American Idol Season 11 Live on ETC.