Maging Bahagi ng Tradisyon: Eat Bulaga Lenten Special 2026 Story Submissions, Bukas Na!

Isang dekada na ang lumipas, ngunit ang Eat Bulaga Lenten Special ay nananatiling isa sa pinaka-inaabangang programa tuwing Mahal na Araw. Ngayong 2026, ang TVJ Productions ay muling nagbubukas ng pinto para sa mga Dabarkads na gustong ibahagi ang kanilang mga kwento ng inspirasyon, pananampalataya, at pag-asa.

Credits: TVJ

Sino ang Maaaring Sumali?

Hindi kailangang maging sikat na manunulat para makapag-submit.

 

Ang tawag na ito ay bukas para sa lahat ng may pusong magkwento:

 * Professional Writers at Amateur Writers

 * Students at First-timers sa pagsusulat

 * Ang mga Nangangarap Maging Writer

Anong Uri ng Kwento ang Hinahanap?

Maaaring ito ay isang Real Life Story o isang Kathang Isip (fiction), basta’t pasok ito sa mga sumusunod na tema:

 * Hope (Pag-asa)

 * Faith (Pananampalataya)

 * Friendship (Pagkakaibigan)

 * Loyalty (Katapatan)

Paano Mag-submit at Ano ang mga Requirements?

Para sa mga interesadong lumahok, kailangang i-email ang inyong entry sa eb_lenten@tvjproductions.ph. Siguraduhing kasama ang mga sumusunod sa inyong submission:

 * Storyline: Ang buod o summary ng inyong kwento.

 * Sequence Treatment: Ang daloy ng mga eksena.

 * Name and Contact Number: Para madali kayong ma-contact ng production team kung mapipili ang inyong gawa.

Mahalagang Petsa na Dapat Tandaan

Huwag mahuli! Ang deadline para sa pagpasa ng inyong mga kwento ay sa January 24, 2026.

Ito na ang pagkakataon mong makita ang iyong likha na binibigyang-buhay ng mga paborito mong Dabarkads sa screen. Ihanda na ang inyong mga panulat at ipadala na ang inyong mga obra!

Major Leadership Shakeup: Jane Basas Steps Down as MediaQuest CEO to Rejoin Smart Communications

Ms. Jane M. Basas, former Mediaquest now Smart Comm. President together with PLDT Chairman Manny V. Pangilinan (Credits: PEP)

MANILA, Philippines — In a move that has sent ripples through the MVP Group of Companies, Jane Jimenez-Basas has officially stepped down from her role as President and CEO of MediaQuest Holdings, Inc., the media arm of PLDT chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan.

Effective January 9, 2026, Basas has vacated her post at the TV5 Media Center in Mandaluyong, signaling a definitive end to her successful tenure leading the group's media assets, including TV5, Cignal TV, and MQuest Ventures.

A Return to Telco Roots

Industry insiders confirm that Basas is set to focus her expertise back on the telecommunications sector. She is expected to take on a primary senior leadership role at Smart Communications, Inc., the wireless subsidiary of PLDT.

Basas is no stranger to the telco giant; before her high-profile stint in media, she served as a key marketing executive for Smart for over a decade. Her return is seen as a strategic move by Pangilinan to bolster Smart’s operations following recent leadership changes within the wireless unit.

The MediaQuest Transition: Ricky Vargas Steps In

With Basas’ departure, the MVP Group has moved quickly to ensure stability. Ricky Vargas, a trusted longtime lieutenant of Pangilinan and Chairman of the PBA, has been appointed as the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of MediaQuest.

Vargas is expected to "steady the ship" as the group navigates a challenging landscape for traditional media. His appointment is currently viewed as transitional while the board searches for a permanent successor to lead the country’s third-largest media network and its digital affiliates.

The "ABS-CBN Factor" and Strategic Shifts

The timing of the exit has sparked intense speculation. Analysts point to the recent collapse of high-stakes content deals and the termination of certain supply agreements with ABS-CBN as a possible catalyst for the leadership reshuffle.

While Basas reportedly initially sought to hold concurrent roles at both MediaQuest and Smart, the immense demands of both "pressure-cooker" industries ultimately made a choice necessary. For now, the MVP Group appears to be betting on her proven track record in telecommunications to drive Smart's next growth phase.

The Big Reveal: Who’s Who in the Roswell Mafia?

Finding the right actors to portray the iconic characters of a 218-million-read Wattpad sensation is no small feat, but Viva One has finally broken the silence.

Credits: Studio Viva

The official cast for the live-action adaptation of "My Husband is a Mafia Boss" by the late Yanalovesyouu (Diana Marie Serrato Maranan✝️) was recently unveiled, sending the "Roswell" fandom into a frenzy. Directed by Fifth Solomon, this highly anticipated series is set to bring the high-stakes world of Aemie and Zeke to life.

The Big Reveal: Meet the Roswell Mafia

Credits: Yanalovesyouu's Stories

The series features a mix of seasoned stars and a fresh "new generation" of actors to fill the shoes of characters that have lived in readers' imaginations for over a decade.

The Power Couple:

 * Rhen Escaño as Aemie Romero: The bubbly, innocent, and famously "slow-to-process" heroine whose life changes when she accidentally marries a dangerous boss.

 * Joseph Marco as Ezekiel "Zeke" Roswell: The cold-blooded, ruthless leader of the Roswell Mafia Group. Fans are already praising the pairing’s visual chemistry and Marco's "mafia king" aura.

The Inner Circle:

Credits: Yanalovesyouu's Stories

 * Frost Sandoval as Kaizer Maxwell Lamperouge

 * Sara Joe as Amesyl Cross

Credits: Yanalovesyouu's Stories

 * R-ji Lim (of ALAMAT) as Jacob Lee

 * PJ Rosario as Sebastian Lerwick

Credits: Yanalovesyouu's Stories

 * Maru Delgado as Vash Boulstridge

 * Jaime Yllana as Nico Jeisz Young

The Extended Family & Rivals:

Credits: Yanalovesyouu's Stories

 * Ara Mina as Alyana Heartily-Ferrer

 * Icee Ejercito as Caileigh Ferrer

 * Kyosu Guinto as Kevin Alferez

Credits: Yanalovesyouu's Stories

 * Kelley Day as Fiona Stonehurst

 * Priscilla Meirelles as Violet Swansea

Why This Adaptation Matters

This isn't just another series; it’s a tribute to the legacy of Yanalovesyouu. During the cast reveal event, Viva One made sure to honor the author’s family, emphasizing their commitment to staying faithful to the source material.

For the "Roswellians" (the loyal fanbase), seeing these characters step off the screen is a dream years in the making. The production promises a high-octane blend of action, romance, and dark comedy, capturing the unique "childish vs. deadly" dynamic that made the novel a Philippine pop culture phenomenon.