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Stars of "The Secrets of Hotel 88," Kira Balinger, Xyriel Manabat and Bianca De Vera during the DITO National Conference in Ortigas, April 21, 2026. Ganiel Krishnan, ABS-CBN News

Stars of "The Secrets of Hotel 88," Kira Balinger, Xyriel Manabat and Bianca De Vera during the DITO National Conference in Ortigas, April 21, 2026.

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The Secrets of Hotel 88

Ganiel Krishnan

ABS-CBN News

<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1776786687625042126_Secrets of Hotel 88.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Stars of &quot;The Secrets of Hotel 88,&quot; Kira Balinger, Xyriel Manabat and Bianca De Vera during the DITO National Conference in Ortigas, April 21, 2026. Ganiel Krishnan, ABS-CBN News" width="960"/>Stars of &quot;The Secrets of Hotel 88,&quot; Kira Balinger, Xyriel Manabat and Bianca De Vera during the DITO National Conference in Ortigas, April 21, 2026. Ganiel Krishnan, ABS-CBN News</div>MANILA -- ABS-CBN&#x27;s streaming platform iWant continues to expand its digital footprint as it took part in the DITO National Conference, underscoring its commitment to accessibility through strategic partnerships and content innovation.Leading the charge was Jolly Estaris, head of iWant and ABS-CBN Integrated Digital Sales, who emphasized the platform&#x27;s direction this year.&quot;This year we&#x27;re really being very serious about creating partnerships with different brands. We&#x27;re really focused on making sure that everyone has access to iWant. So this partnership with DITO is really a very important one,&quot; Estaris said.The collaboration signals a stronger push to bring Filipino content closer to more audiences, particularly through improved connectivity and bundled access.Adding star power to the event were cast members of the series &quot;The Secrets of Hotel 88,&quot; who graced the conference to promote their show, which is available to stream on iWant.<div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2026/3/18/sofronio-vasquez-records-new-version-of-tadhana-for-secrets-of-hotel-88-ost-1401">READ: Sofronio Vasquez records new version of ‘Tadhana’ for ‘Secrets of Hotel 88’ OST</a></div>Kira Balinger shared that viewers can catch episodes earlier on the platform.&quot;Showing naman na po kami on iWant and on GMA Prime, seven days ahead. Papunta na tayo sa exciting part ng kwento, so sana masubaybayan niyo po ang aming show na Hotel 88,&quot; she said.Xyriel Manabat teased major revelations in the series, saying: &quot;Malapit na natin malaman kung ano ba yung sikreto ng The Secrets of Hotel 88. At marami pa po kami ibang kasama dyan, nandyan din po ang mga kaibigan at pamilya namin from PBB Collab Season 1.&quot;Bianca De Vera echoed the excitement, encouraging viewers to stay tuned for unfolding twists and secrets.&quot;Ayan, kaya abangan niyo po ang mga susunod na kaganapan. Marami po kayong maibubunyag at maraming sikreto ang malalaman,&quot; she said.The cast also highlighted iWant&#x27;s role in preserving and promoting Filipino stories.&quot;Kasi sa iWant, nandun lahat ng local shows pati films. So you really have the entire time and freedom to watch anything that you want,&quot; Balinger added.For Manabat, the platform serves as a bridge for Filipinos abroad.&quot;Because of iWant, yung mga kapamilya natin na hindi natin kasama dito sa Pilipinas, nakakapanood din sila ng mga shows natin. Minsan nauuna pa silang makapanood kaysa sa atin dito,&quot; she said. &quot;We really want to thank iWant for giving this platform sa mga kababayan natin sa ibang lugar.&quot;De Vera noted how the platform has become a go-to space for relaxation.&quot;Accessible siya for every Filipino. Lalo na ngayon, after a long day at work, we can always come home to iWant and watch our favorite Filipino shows,&quot; she said.The actors also reflected on the long-term impact of their work being housed on digital platforms.&quot;I think every show that we do goes down in history. It&#x27;s our footprint that future generations will be able to watch,&quot; Balinger said.Manabat added that iWant helps ensure that even veteran artists continue to be appreciated by younger audiences.&quot;Importante po siya, at nakakataba ng puso na yung mga seniors namin, naa-appreciate pa rin ng next generation dahil sa ganitong klase ng library,&quot; she said.

ABS-CBN's streaming platform iWant continues to expand its digital footprint as it took part in the DITO National Conference, underscoring its commitment to accessibility through strategic partnerships and content innovation.

ABS-CBN's streaming platform iWant continues to expand its digital footprint as it took part in the DITO National Conference, underscoring its commitment to accessibility through strategic partnerships and content innovation.

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Stars of 'The Secrets of Hotel 88' highlight iWant's global impact

Ganiel Krishnan,

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Published April 21, 2026 11:54 PM PHT

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