McDonald’s Inspires Kids to Dream big in the Launch of the Happy Meal Readers “I Can” Book Series

PHILIPPINES – March 17, 2023 – Every outstanding personality— from scientists to athletes and artists— started as a child with a dream. This is what’s captured in the new McDonald’s Happy Meal Readers “I Can” book series.

Launched on March 10, the new range of books features the inspiring stories of sports champions, curious scientists, and brave adventurers— people who went on to do great things, but started just like everyone else: as a child with a dream. 

Storyteller Steph Ongkiko, Ronald McDonald, Host Nina Corpuz with kids showing how excited they are

Kids running into Ronald McDonald as he joins the event

Storyteller Steph Ongkiko made the reading time a fun and meaningful activity for the kids 

To officially launch the new books, McDonald’s Philippines brought together children of all ages to the “I Can Dream Big” event in McDonald’s U.N. Del Pilar. Held on March 16, the event transformed the Play Place into a labyrinth of dream-inspiring activities based on the three new books of the “I Can” book series, namely the Color Lab booth for future scientists, the Sports Center booth with a punching pad, and the Explorer Pit for adventurers. The culmination of the event was the live reading of the “I Can Be a Sports Champion” book led by Steph Ongkiko as the storyteller. In this first book of the series, children will learn from the inspiring stories of tennis player Evonne Goolagong, racing driver Ayrton Senna, and boxer Muhammad Ali.

McDonald’s ambassadors Ryan and Judy Ann Agoncillo hosting the Happy Meal O’ Clock

Aside from the “I Can Dream Big” event, McDonald’s also celebrated the launch of the new Happy Meal Readers books with the return of Happy Meal O’Clock, a live streamed event on Facebook where McDonald’s shows how its Happy Meal offerings can make playtime more fun, engaging, and meaningful for both children and parents. The new Happy Meal O’Clock episode had a theme of Bonding Over Books featuring McDonald’s ambassadors Ryan and Judy Ann Agoncillo who shared the importance of reading to not only lessen screen time, but to also cultivate bonding as a family.

I Can book series which let kids to dream big and achieve whatever they want to be when they grow up

With the stories from the new Happy Meal Readers “I Can” book series, children and even parents are sure to be inspired to believe in the power of dreams and the possibility of making those dreams come true. Encourage your children to believe that ‘I Can too’ by collecting all three books of the series, now available with every Happy Meal purchase. For more information about the Happy Meal Readers Program, follow McDonald’s Philippines on Facebook and Instagram.

Cash Cab Season 2 Philippines Hits the Road with Celebrity Guests this November on AXN!

Get ready for the ride of your life as Ryan Agoncillo gets back on the road in Season 2 of Cash Cab Philippines premiering November 17, Thursday at 8.30pm.

Cab Cab Season 2 takes you on a wild and exciting journey with celebrity guests including Marc Nelson, Rovilson Fernandez, Epy and Ronnie Quizon, Iza Calzado and Ben Wintle and the Philippine teams from The Amazing Race Asia Season 5 – beauty queens Maggie Wilson-Consunhi and Parul Shah, and married couple Eric and Rona Samson-Tai.

Ryan Agoncillo takes on the role as a cabbie as he picks up unsuspecting passengers and drives them to their destination while asking them trivia questions. Passengers stand a chance to win generous cash rewards but they might be left on the curb if they get too many incorrect answers.

Cash Cab Philippines Season 2, is an AXN original production presented by Petron and Cebuana Lhuillier, premieres November 17, every Thursday at 8:30 pm right before The Amazing Race Asia Season 5.

AXN is seen on Sky Cable Channel 49, Cable Link Channel 38, Cignal Digital TV Channel 61, Global Destiny Cable Channel 61, Dream Channel 20, and GSat Channel 51. AXN HD is seen on Sky Cable Channel 247.

About AXN

AXN is Asia’s leading general entertainment channel which features exclusive top-rated drama series, blockbusters, reality programs, and ground-breaking original productions. AXN appeals to a discerning audience seeking content that is smart, intriguing, and unexpected all delivered close to the U.S. telecasts. From critically-acclaimed series, The Blacklist and Quantico, to award-winning reality shows, The Voice and The Amazing Race Asia, AXN is defined not by a genre but by an attitude that truly redefines action.

Since it was launched in 1997, AXN has become a global channel brand with presence in Latin America, Africa, and Europe. In Asia, AXN is enjoyed in 85 million households across 20 territories.

AXN Asia is wholly owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment and managed by Sony Pictures Television Networks Asia, which also operates leading channels Animax, Sony Channel, ONE, and GEM.

Cash Cab Philippines Set to Conclude Debut Season on High Note

The coolest cab in town has definitely made commuting in the city a cheerier task.  Since premiering last December, Cash Cab Philippines has entertained viewers with its mobile trivia game show. It immediately went into high gear, consistently enjoying good ratings.

Host Ryan Agoncillo, a matinee idol-turned-host extraordinaire and a devoted father has played “Kuya Driver” since December. He has traversed the streets of Metro Manila in an inconspicuous taxi cab for months, picking up passengers and instantly transporting them to a game show stage.
Cash Cab aired its original version first in the United Kingdom and has since invaded the streets in other countries in Europe and Asia.

This March, Cash Cab is set to wrap up its first “trip” around the bustling streets of Manila and viewers are expected to await announcements regarding a second season.
Catch the last episode of Cash Cab Philippines later at 9:15pm on AXN.

*This is Press Release

Ride The Coolest Cab in Town and Win Cash Prizes

Watch as lucky passengers in the city unwittingly ride the coolest cab in town and become instant game contestants. Cash Cab Philippines premiered last December 22 and continues to bring unexpected excitement to commuters.

Somewhere in the hustle and bustle of grueling city traffic, an unassuming white taxi roams the streets to pick a random passenger. But instead of heading straight to the intended destination, the trip suddenly turns into a one of a kind ride as he is asked a series of general trivia. Correct answers mean instant cash, while getting them wrong gets you thrown out back in the street!

Originally launched in the United States, this show has also invaded the roads of Vietnam, United Kingdom, Ukraine, Thailand, Taiwan, Sweden, Spain, Slovakia, Serbia, Poland, Netherlands, Israel, Japan, Kazakhstan, Jamaica, Italy, Malaysia, Lithuania, Indonesia, India, Hungary, Greece, Egypt, Germany, Denmark, France, Czech Republic, Colombia, Chile, China, Austria, Canada, Brazil, Belgium, Australia and

Hosted by local celebrity Ryan Agoncillo, Cash Cab Philippines airs new episodes starting January 7, Cash Cab Philippines’ new episodes air starting January 7, Thursday at 9.15pm on AXN. AXN is seen on SkyCableCh 49, Cable Link C 38, Cignal TV Ch 61, Destiny Cable Ch 61, Dream Ch 20, and GSAT Ch 51

AXN Gets into Gear with Cash Cab Philippines Premieres December 22, 2015

AXN, the number one general entertainment channel in Asia, is delivering an awesome gift to viewers this festive season with the premiere of Cash Cab Philippines, the only gameshow on wheels.
The Emmy-award winning format, created especially for Filipino audiences, will premiere in a double episodeon Tuesday, December 22, at 8.50pm with an encore on Thursday, December 24, at 9.15pm.During the show, a specially fitted out Cash Cab will navigate the busy streets of Manila while picking up unsuspecting passengers. The Cash Cab will appear as a regular taxi service however,upon entering the car passengers will find themselves as contestants on a truly mobile game show.

Ang Hui Keng, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia said, “Cash Cab Philippines is a localized adaptation of AXN’s very successful Cash Cab Asia so the show will immediately resonate with our Filipino viewers. The show continues our commitment tohigh quality original productions and sustains the momentum gained from The Amazing Race Asia, The Apprentice Asia and the record-breaking Asia’s Got Talent. AXN’s proven track record of hit series demonstrates a strong demand amongst viewers for shows that are smart, intense, unexpected and locally relevant.”
In the 13 episode series, popular actor Ryan Agoncillo will assume the role of cab driver and show host, driving passengers to their destination while quizzing them on general knowledge.  Questions asked during the ride will start easy and become trickierwith contestants winningcash prizes for each correct answer.An incorrect answer means a strike, and contestants have up to three strikes before they are booted out of the cab and onto the street, no matter where they are. Contestants will have two “shout outs” for help if they are stumped on a questionand can either call a friendor ask a random stranger for the answer.
Gidget Lao, Business Unit Head of AXN Networks Philippines, said, “Cash Cab Philippines is the first locally produced show for AXN in this market, and we are very excited for its debut just in time for Christmas. Ryan is an outstanding show host, and our contestants are great fun and really get into the spirit of the show. Our viewers are really going to love watching this show filmed against recognizable landmarks in Manila.”
Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia commissioned leading independent production company activeTV to produce Cash Cab Philippines. activeTV also produced AXN’s Cash Cab Asia and The Amazing Race Asia.
Cash Cab Philippines is supported by its exclusive partner, StarcomMediavest Group; show presenters McDonald’s, Sun Cellular and PSBank; sponsor Petron and Toyota Abad Santos, provider of the Cash Cab vehicle.
AXN is seen on SkyCableCh 49, Cable Link C 38, Cignal TV Ch 61, Destiny Cable Ch 61, Dream Ch 20, and GSAT Ch 51

Panadol by GSK with Ryan Agoncillo as Superman Dad

If you ask his children Yohan and Lucho, Ryan Agoncillo is a Superman. That’s because he can juggle a multitude of roles – not only as a father and husband but also as an actor, host, cyclist and tri-athlete.

But even Superman needs all the strength he can muster. Ryan admits that he’s just human and feels sick sometimes. For those moments when he experiences headaches and pain, the TV star is thankful there’s Panadol to the rescue.

“My family will always be my top priority and I don’t let any kind of discomfort get in the way of spending quality time with my loved ones. Ryan reveals that his workload and the strenuous exercises he engages in as a sportsman make him suffer from terrible headaches sometimes. When this happens, he’s glad there’s Panadol to the rescue. “This is my go-to medicine that offers fast relief to make moments with my family pain-free. With Panadol, I feel better in an instant,” he notes.

Jeoffrey Yulo, General Manager – Consumer Healthcare, GSK Philippines: “Seven out of 10 Filipinos suffer from regular headaches. The time wasted on dealing with this kind of pain should have been better spent on more important things like quality time with the family.This dilemma encourages GSK to continue providing a fast and effective solution like Panadol to pain sufferers. Panadol is the only product in the market to contain Optizorb®. It allows paracetamol to reach the bloodstream more quickly and be carried to where it acts to fight pain, five times

Panadol is available at all leading drugstores nationwide for an affordable P32 per 10 tablets. 

Paracetamol (Panadol) with Optizorb comes in 36 x 10s dispenser box and a 10s pack. Each tablet has an SRP of Php 4.00 and is available at all leading drugstores nationwide.

For more information you can visit www.panadol.com.

MTRCB Launches its 2015 TV and Film Infomercial

2015 marks the 30th year of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB).  To kick off the celebration of its anniversary, MTRCB formally launched its new infomercial on 23 February 2015 at 2:00 p.m., MTRCB Building.  Directed by renowned film and television director Jose Javier “Joey” Reyes, Jr., DGPI and conceptualized by Mr. Erlito “Lilit” Reyes, the infomercial features actors-spouses Ryan and Judy Ann Agoncillo in a typical morning situation at home.  In such scene, their depicted child picks up a word from a TV feature and asks the elders in the house what it means.

The infomercial aims to challenge parents and responsible adults to be aware of the media content our children are exposed to, and to be mindful of the MTRCB’s classification ratings.  Parents are also reminded that the primary duty in guiding their children as to the media the latter see still rests in them. Details of the infomercial were discussed by Director Joey Reyes, Ryan and Judy Ann Agoncillo, Lilit Reyes and MTRCB Board Members Bibeth Orteza and Manet Dayrit, the latter being Co-Chairpersons of the Infomercial Committee.

The launch was culminated by the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the TV Networks and theater operators to ensure showing of the infomercial and to continuously empower the general public towards discerning viewership and thus, among other objectives, inform parents as to the media and entertainment their children may see.

The infomercial will be aired in all television networks and theaters nationwide starting 25 February 2015.

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