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October 25, 2017

TRUEMONEY Reaches the 1 Million Customer Mark in the Philippines

TrueMoney Philippines recently achieved one of their biggest milestones to date.

In less than a year of operations in the country, the company already reached its 1 million transacting customer mark. TrueMoney is a Fintech brand of Ascend Money, a digital finance venture of the C.P. Group from Thailand, one of the largest diversified conglomerates in Asia, and Ant Financial (Alipay), the payments arm of e-commerce giant Alibaba Group.

Humble Beginnings and Rapid Growth

It wasn’t so long ago when TrueMoney Philippines was just a business concept on a set of PowerPoint slides.

Within the first few months, TrueMoney Philippines grew its workforce from one person to hundreds of employees spread across several regions in the country. The team also launched its core technology system and began offering services on a pilot basis to several partners.

In a few months’ time, it already built what is now one of the largest payment and remittance networks in the country, with over 5,000 TrueMoney Centers.

“Our mission is to provide everyone with ACCESS to affordable and innovative financial services, particularly those who are underbanked and underserved today,” says TrueMoney Philippines CEO Xavier Marzan. “That means being pervasive and going to where these underserved segments are.”

Today, TrueMoney Philippines already provides services such as payment of e-commerce purchases, bills payment, buying of load and credits, and remittance to multiple provinces nationwide, including far flung areas in Albay, Bataan, Benguet, Bohol, Bukidnon, Cagayan de Oro, Camarines Sur, Cavite, Cebu, Davao, Ilocos, Isabela, Laguna, La Union, Metro Manila, Misamis Oriental, Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya, Pampanga, Pangasinan, Quezon, Rizal, Tarlac, and Zambales and more!

“Where we are today is just the starting point,” Marzan says. “We are constantly growing our network of partner centers to cover more greenfield areas.”

With an empowered footprint of TrueMoney Centers in strategic corridors, TrueMoney introduced its Money Padala (remittance) service a few months ago. For TrueMoney’s Partner Agents, this meant a more diversified portfolio of services and a greater potential of earning higher income. For its customers, it meant convenience and affordability as TrueMoney’s cash-to-cash Money Padala service is one of the lowest sending rates in the country.

While the average rates for domestic remittances today range from 3 percent to more than 10 percent for some providers, TrueMoney rates go as low as only 2 percent of the transaction amount - without any additional charges to the recipient. So say for remittances of P1,000, the total cost of sending is only P20. The recipient also gets the entire amount without any additional charges.

To reinforce its drive to serve the masses, TrueMoney has also worked with talk show host Boy Abunda in promoting the new brand in the Philippine market.

“This is just the first step,” Marzan adds. “In the coming months, we will be launching additional payment partners and expanding our portfolio of services. Given our industry, we need to constantly stay ahead of what the market demands. We need to be at the forefront of innovation to address current gaps in the market with new products as well as to solve difficult challenges in an emerging market like ours with new capabilities.”

To know more about TrueMoney and how to become a TrueMoney partner agent, visit www.truemoney.com.ph or call (02) 7189999.

You may even text them at 09778063775 (Globe) or 0998565999 (Smart).

By: JENG On 10/25/2017 08:48:00 PM

5 Hair-Raising Horror Movies on KBO this Halloween Weekend

ABS-CBN TVplus’ Kapamilya Box Office (KBO) guarantees a weekend “screamfest” for families with five hair-raising movies.

This weekend’s features is led by “Haunted Mansion” starring Janella Salvador, Marlo Mortel, and Iza Calzado. Ella (Salvador) is not an ordinary teenager as she has the ability to see the dead. She must use this power to save her and her friends after a storm leaves them stranded in a mansion haunted by a violent spirit. They must solve its mystery to rid the house of the evil in it.

Meanwhile, Vhong Navarro plays a heartbroken nurse in “Bulong.” Eager to win the heart of his dream girl, he resorts to whispering his wishes to the dead as instructed by an urban legend. He finds his wishes coming true at first but then death starts to follow him around. He seeks the help of his best friend, played by Angelica Panganiban, to make things right.

Erich Gonzales and Derek Ramsay play a couple desperate to have a child in “Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang.” Obsessed with her desire to conceive, Corazon (Gonzales), turns to dark magic. Anger and hate consume her when her efforts fail so she begins to take the children of her town one by one.

Kara (Cristine Reyes) is a single mother providing for her son in “Elemento.” She must find out what truly happened to her son after he comes back from a field trip to a nearby forest like a different person.

“Pridyider” tells the story of Tina Benitez (Andi Eigenmann), who must solve the mystery surrounding her refrigerator to rid the house she inherited from her parents from an evil presence.

Register now to KBO 30 and get KBOnding with the family by watching these five movies and a marathon of “The Greatest Love.”

Not only that, KBO 30 comes with 100 tri-net texts (to Globe, Touch Mobile, and ABS-CBNmobile), and 50MB data for only P30. Get two weeks’ worth of KBO through KBOnding DUO for only P50. It also comes with 100 tri-net texts and 50MB data.

Watch these five movies through KBO by texting KBO30 OCT28 [BOX ID] to 2131 using ABS-CBNmobile. Text KBO50 [BOX ID] to 2131 for KBOnding DUO and get subscribed to this week and next week’s KBO offerings. ABS-CBNmobile load is available in the SM Store, Puregold, Ministop, Robinson’s, Globe load outlets and sari-sari stores nationwide.

By: JENG On 10/25/2017 08:37:00 PM

"Walang Takot!" The 13th Cinema One Originals Festival Coming this November

Walang Takot. The tagline of the 13th Cinema One Originals translates into ‘fearless’ in English and is more than an apt descriptor for the festival’s programming ethos and its reputation, the way it has, year in and year out, shepherded unique, adventurous cinematic voices into the limelight.

But Walang Takot also exemplifies not only the way the festival is embracing the changing face and attitudes of cinema, from the paradigm shifts when it comes to new ways of watching films to the influx of a diverse new audience, with a deeper sense of cinematic history and new cinematic modes, but also the way it endeavors to ride the changes by closing the gaps, striving for a cinematic experience that allows for the co-existence of old and new platforms and the convergence of old and new audiences, where past and future cinema occupy the same evolutionary continuum, looking back by moving forward.

The two films that make up this year’s documentary section are both examinations of a past with uncanny present-day resonances but from diverse vantage points. Dempster Samarista’s “Bundok Banahaw, Sacred and Profane” is an exploration of the titular mystical mountain, using secret histories and sacred knowledge as a way of piecing together our cultural psyche. Phyllis Grande’s “Haunted: A Visit to the Red House” focuses on the atrocities visited by Japanese soldiers on comfort women during World War 2, a horrendous collective memory that remains eerily relevant and refuses to be forgotten.

There are seven films in the full-length narrative section, including two returning alumni, two debuts and two much-awaited second features. In “Paki,” Dagitab director Giancarlo Abrahan casts veteran character actress Dexter Doria in her very first lead role as woman in her golden years whose children tries to stop her from leaving her husband of sixty years to live the rest of her days out as an old maid. Shamaine Buencamino and Noel Trinidad co-star.

“Nervous Translation,” about a shy girl who discovers a pen that can translate the thoughts and feelings of people when they get nervous, is written and directed by Cinema One alumna Shireen Seno, whose “Big Boy” was part of Cinema One Originals 2013, itself a slightly odd, often magical childhood reverie. Jana Agoncillo and Sid Lucero star.

Richard Somes, of “Yanggaw,” “Ishmael” and “Mariposa” fame, returns to Cinema One for his fourth outing in the festival, with “Historiographika Errata,” an elaborate historical mosaic that attempts to figure out why we are what we are, throwing in the mix a suicidal Rizal, a cross-dressing Bonifacio and the widow who became the first Makapili. The sprawling, ambitious film features Joem Bascon, Alex Medina, Maxine Eigenmann and Nathalie Hart.

For his first outing with Cinema One, “Walang Forever” director Dan Villegas adapts Vincent De Jesus’ much-loved stage musical “Changing Partners,” a bittersweet exploration of relationships told in perspectives of various genders, starring Agot Isidro, Anna Luna, Jojit Lorenzo and Sandino Martin.

Kip Oebanda, fresh off the success of “Bar Boys,” is directing the aswang inversion “Nay,” about a man suffering from a terminal disease who uncovers a dark family secret. Enchong Dee, Sylvia Sanchez and Jameson Blake star.

The two first features this year are Fatrick Tabada and Rae Red’s “Si Chedeng At Si Apple,” a dark comedy where Elizabeth Oropesa and Gloria Diaz play two old girl friends who become accidental criminals and embark on a road trip with a severed head in a fake Louis Vuitton bag, and Joseph Teoxon’s time-jumping “Throwback Today,” in which Carlo Aquino plays a disgruntled young man at the end of his rope who stumbles on an impossible way to rewrite his own history. Annicka Dolonius, Empress Shuck and Allan Paule co-star.

The year’s world cinema highlights also grace this year’s foreign film line-up, a 13 –strong program that includes Robin Campillo’s “Beats Per Minute,” Claire Denis’ “Let The Sun Shine In,” Francois Ozon’s “L’Amant Double,” Ildiko Enyedi’s “On Body And Soul,” Joachim Trier’s “Thelma,” Hirokazu Koreeda’s “The Third Murder,” Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s “Before We Vanish,” Sebastian Leilo’s “A Fantastic Woman,” Amit Masurkar’s “Newton,” Lucrecia Martel’s “Zama, The Safdie Brothers’ Good Time,” Warwick Thornton’s “Sweet Country,” Luca Guadagnino’s “Call Me By Your Name,” and the 4K restoration of Steven Spielberg’s science-fiction classic “Close Encounters of the Third Kind.”

Among the restored classics to be showcased this year include Marilou Diaz Abaya’s “Moral,” Jeffrey Sonora’s “Asedillo,” Celso Ad Castillo’s “Tag Ulan Tag Araw” and Danny Zialcita’s “Langis At Tubig.” Restored versions Zialcita’s “Karma,” Abaya’s “Karnal” and Lino Brocka’s “Cain at Abel” will also be screened.

Lastly, Sari Dalena’s documentary on Ishmael Bernal, “Ishma,” will screen to coincide with the launch of the new Ishmael Bernal book, “ProBernal Anti Bio,” written by Ishmael Bernal himself with Jorge Ayago and Angela Stuart-Santiago.

The 13th Cinema One Originals runs from November 13-21 at Trinoma, Glorietta, Gateway, UP Cine Adarna, Cinema 76 and Cinematheque with an extended run from November 22-28 at the Power Plant Mall.

By: JENG On 10/25/2017 08:36:00 PM

Discover Double the Power of Nature’s Gifts to Your Body with NATURALS by WATSONS

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Who doesn’t want to bathe in their favorite scents and products without the fear of losing moisture and having dry skin? Or enjoying your favorite shampoo and conditioner without ever thinking about getting flakes and frizz? With the power of natural products, you can say bye-bye to these fears and say hello to naturally beautiful hair and skin.

However, most of you already have your favorite go-to synthetic products, but are these favorites really giving you the benefits you want for your hair and skin? Probably. But how sure are you that your current synthetic product has no harmful effects to your body in the long run?

There’s a whole lot of reasons why harmful ingredients like Parabens, Mineral Oil, Silicone, SLS, and Isothiazolinone which are usually found in synthetic products a big no-no in the shopping cart. They can cause irritation and dryness to your skin & scalp, like when sulfate strips your skin off moisture. So if you care for your body, always check the label and avoid these ingredients! We don’t want your skin getting itchy and dull.

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To help you achieve that harm-free, natural beauty, Watsons started the Only Naturals campaign to help people learn more about the power of natural products; where they originated and their great benefits, plus a 101 on the harmful ingredients to be avoided, to help you decide what to get when looking for what’s best for your skin and scalp.

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By: JENG On 10/25/2017 08:10:00 PM

New SKYdirect Subscribers Get Eearly Christmas Gift

SKYdirect has an early Christmas treat for its new Prepaid subscribers from October 2017 to December 31, 2017.

SKY’s direct-to-home satellite TV service will open access to ABS-CBN HD, ABSCBN S+A, Cinemo, Yey, Knowledge Channel, GMA, TV5, and PTV 4 until March 31, 2018 without an initial load requirement.

Subscribers can look forward to clear and crisp viewing of hit Kapamilya shows such as “It’s Showtime,” “ASAP,” “Umagang Kay Ganda,” ABS-CBN’s flagship newscast “TV Patrol” and more on ABS-CBN HD.

Kids can feast on well-loved cartoons like "Spongebob," "Peppa Pig," and "Strawberry Shortcake" on Yey, and learn from Knowledge Channel’s "MathDali" and "K-High." The whole family can enjoy "Funny Ka, Pare Ko" and "FPJ’s Ang Probinsiyano Action Marathon" on CineMo, and watch basketball, volleyball, boxing, and other sporting events on S+A (ABS-CBN Sports + Action).

The SKYdirect Prepaid Kit that comes with an HD Box is now at a lower price of P3,499 instead of the regular cost of P3,699. If subscribers wish to access more channels, they simply need to load from any of the available Prepaid Plans 99, 150, 250, 450 or Kapamilya 99.

Ordering is as simple as sending a text message to 23668. For more details, check out mysky.com.ph/christmasaya. Bonding with the family this Christmas will surely be exciting and wonderful by watching top-rating shows at home.

SKYdirect is the satellite TV service of SKY that gives Filipino families nationwide access to a rich channel lineup with the aim of strengthening the relationship of families at home. SKY Cable is the cable, direct-to-home, and broadband unit of ABS-CBN.

By: JENG On 10/25/2017 07:59:00 PM

Alisah Bonaobra Was Sent Home By Sharon Osbourne At The Judges House Round of X Factor UK

Filipina singer Alisah Bonaobra was sent home by judge and mentor Sharon Osbourne at the judges’ house round on Sunday’s episode of the show. She sang her version of Sam Smith’s hit song Lay Me Down in front of Sharon and her children Jack and Kelly. After her performance, the Osbourne children were both very impressed.

“She can sing!” expressed by Kelly Osbourne.

To which her brother Jack agreed. “That’s the cleanest performance we’ve seen.”

“Every time we’ll hear her sing, she’s been consistent, the only reason I didn’t put her through at six chairs- ‘coz she was out- she was in, was because every song she sang was like Whitney Houston, or a Disney song which you can’t do week after week because it becomes cheese fest.” Sharon said after Alisah’s performance.

Alisah was then asked by host Dermot O’Leary if she thinks she’s done enough and she gave an optimistic response. “Hopefully I’ve done enough because I just gave [it] my all.”

When the decision was made, Sharon brought the news to all the contestants through a one-on-one conversation. While talking to Alisah, Sharon made sure to acknowledge the talent and hard work she had been putting.

“You have the most amazing voice, I know that you really need this and you really want it. But I feel that you’re kind of very one-dimensional, your power ballads, and even though that’s fantastic, I wanna see other sides of you,” Sharon first told Alisah.

“This is a very, very hard decision for me. A very, very hard decision and I didn’t come to it lightly,” Sharon added. “I’m so sorry but I’m gonna be sending you home.”

Alisah just burst out in tears as host Dermot gave her a tight hug.

The X Factor UK airs first and exclusive on RTL CBS Entertainment same day as the UK on Sundays and Mondays at 10:30am with primetime encores Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays at 9:00pm.

RTL CBS Entertainment is available on SKYcable channels 53(SD) and 196(HD), SKYdirect channel 35, Destiny Cable channel 53, and Cablelink channels 37(SD) and 313(HD).

By: JENG On 10/25/2017 07:59:00 PM

“Sports U” Gets Up Close and Personal with Filipino Volleyball Stars

“Sports U” heightens the anticipation for the upcoming Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Star Sunday with a special interview with some of the high-flying spikers this Thursday (October 26) after “Bandila” on ABS-CBN.

Host Dyan Castillejo gets up close and personal with the top volleyball stars in the land and will look back at three conferences’ worth of highlights from the league’s inaugural season, which aired on ABS-CBN S+A.

The PVL All-Star Sunday, which will be held on October 29 at the FilOil FlyingV Arena in San Juan, splits its best players from the men’s division and women’s division for two exciting volleyball matches featuring the likes of Ateneo’s Marck Espejo for the Blue Team, Philippine Air Force’s Fauzi Ismali for the Yellow Team, Creamline’s Jia Morado for the White Team, and BaliPure’s Grethcel Soltones for the Red Team.

It will also have intermission numbers from Star Music artists Miko & Gab, Yohan Hwang, and Marlo Mortel.

Meanwhile, “Sports U” also introduces viewers to surfing prodigy Joseph “Biboy” Sarabia of Sorsogon and gives race fans a peek at the Formula 4 Southeast Asia 2017 leg held in Clark, Pampanga.

Don't miss these and more on “Sports U,” this Thursday (October 26) after “Bandila” on ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN HD (SkyCable Ch. 167) and on Saturday (October 28), ‪6:30am on S+A. Watch online via iwantv.com.ph or skyondemand.com.ph. For updates, like @SportsUtv on Facebook and Twitter.

By: JENG On 10/25/2017 07:52:00 PM

October 23, 2017

Zsa Zsa Padilla Heats Up "Wildflower" as Red Dragon

ABS-CBN's hit and record-breaking series "Wildflower" once again captivated viewers as it finally revealed Zsa Zsa Padilla as the mysterious Red Dragon, Emilia's (Aiko Melendez) mother and Lily's (Maja Salvador) newest enemy.

Viewers witnessed the mother and daughter's emotional reunion in Friday's (Oct 20) episode, with the former singing the popular ballad "La Vie en Rose." To make up for lost time, Red Dragon vowed to get back at everyone who wronged Emilia, from Red Dragon's ex-husband Julio (Tirso Cruz III), to Diego (Joseph Marco) ,and most especially, Lily.

Now that Red Dragon has finally come out, what will be her next steps against Lily and the Ardientes? How will Julio reaction when he sees his old flame? How will Lily Cruz fight her new enemy?

Don't miss "Wildflower," weeknights before "TV Patrol" on ABS-CBN or ABS-CBN HD (SkyCable ch 167). For updates, follow @wildflowerabscbn on Instagram, @RSBDramaUnitNew on Twitter and like the show's official Facebook page athttps://www.facebook.com/wildflowerchannel2/. Catch its latest episodes on iwantv.com.ph or skyondemand.com.phfor Sky subscribers.

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By: JENG On 10/23/2017 12:29:00 AM

October 22, 2017

Alisah Bonaobra Got Eliminated in 'X Factor UK'

Alisah Bonaobra ends her "The X Factor UK" journey after she failed to impress judge Sharon Osbourne and her children Jack and Kelly during the reality singing competition's Judge's House edition.

The Filipina singer performed Sam Smith's Lay Me Down in front of the Osbournes on

Saturday (Sunday, Manila time) episode. But despite her powerful performance, she failed to get a spot in the girl's group final three.

"You have the most amazing voice. I know you really need this and you really want it. But I feel that you're kind of very one dimensional. Your power ballads, and even though that's fantastic, I want to see other sides of you," Sharon told Alisah.

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By: JENG On 10/22/2017 11:26:00 PM

October 19, 2017

“Wansapanataym: Candy's Crush” is the only PH Program Nominated at International Emmy Kids Awards

“Wansapanataym,” a TV series that imparts valuable lessons and promotes good values to viewers, bagged a nomination for best TV movie/mini-series category in the 2017 International Emmy Kids Awards and the only Philippine TV show that made it to the prestigious award-giving body.

The show earned its nomination for its “Candy’s Crush” episode, which starred Loisa Andalio and Jerome Ponce. It revolved around the life of Candy (Loisa), a young lady who got punished after using a magic potion to make the campus heartthrob Paolo (Jerome) fall in love with her. It was directed by Andoy Ranay and aired in June 2016.

It will be competing against Netherlands’ “Alleen op de Wereld (Nobody's Boy),” United Kingdom’s “Hank Zipzer's Christmas Catastrophe,” and Australia’s “Little Lunch.” The awards show will take place on April 18, 2018.

Aside from “Wansapantaym,” “TV Patrol” also received a nomination and finished as a finalist at the 2017 International Emmy Awards for news and current affairs last October 5.

Kapamilya actor Zanjoe Marudo was also recently nominated at the award-giving body in the top male acting honor category for his notable performance in “MMK,” where he portrayed a father who single-handedly raised his child while living inside a cave.

ABS-CBN previously scored International Emmy Awards nominations for Jodi Sta. Maria (“Pangako Sa ‘Yo”) and “Bridges of Love” in 2016, “Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Impostor” (Best Telenovela) in 2011, “Dahil May Isang Ikaw” (Best Telenovela) and Sid Lucero in “Dahil May Isang Ikaw” (Best Actor) in 2010, and “Kahit Isang Saglit” (Best Telenovela) and Angel Locsin in “Lobo” (Best Actress) in 2009.

It is also not the first time that ABS-CBN bagged a nomination in the news category. In 2011, “TV Patrol” received its first Emmy medal for its coverage of the Luneta hostage crisis in August 2010. Its weekend edition was also nominated in 2013 for its coverage during the super typhoon Haiyan.

Another ABS-CBN news and current affairs program, “Bandila” nabbed the Philippine’s first nomination in International Emmys for its report on the Subic rape case in 2006.

Meanwhile, “Wansapanataym” continues to bring values-laden stories with its current series “Louie’s Biton.” After experiencing the life of his idol Ralph (Aljur Abrenica) with the help of the magic shoe shiner, Louie (Grae Fernandez) now takes on the life of Melissa (Louise Delos Reyes) to fix the mistakes he made using her body.

Will Louie succeed with his plans now that he is on Melissa’s body?

Catch the magical stories filled with valuable lessons in “Wansapanataym Presents: Louie’s Biton” this Sunday on ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN HD (SkyCable ch 167). For more information, go to fb.com/dreamscapeph and follow @dreamscapeph on Twitter and Instagram.

By: JENG On 10/19/2017 11:57:00 AM

Meet and Mingle with Social Media Stars at “SKY Bloggers Live!” at Trinoma on October 22

Bloggers go from online to on-ground as SKY Life, SKY’s lifestyle rewards program for loyal subscribers, brings together the most-followed lifestyle bloggers and their followers in an interactive meet and greet event, “SKY Bloggers Live!” on October 22 from 11 AM to 7 PM at the Trinoma Activity Center.

The event will bring leading beauty, fashion, travel, fitness, food, and entertainment bloggers Say Tioco, Camille Co, Pinoy Fitness, Eatsplorations, and Kyle Echarri together, to give their followers a chance to interact with them not just online, but in person. The event will also give participants a chance to produce their own fun content.

Attendees are in for interactive activities, talks, games, performances, and activity hubs that cover topics the bloggers advocate. At each hub, they’ll get to meet and mingle with the bloggers of each category while vying to win various prizes.

At the Trip Book hub, fashion and travel Blogger Camille Co will talk fashion and travel, while helping participants learn to achieve the perfect travel photos. At the Beauty Snap hub, beauty vlogger Say Tioco will share her beauty and skin care tips live to her audience. At Fit to Tweet, participants can join fitness website founders of Pinoy Fitness in physical challenges that entail capturing exercises creatively on Boomerang.

Meanwhile, U-Tune puts the spotlight on participants while they sing a virtual duet with their favorite Youtuber, while Insta-Yum helps aspiring food bloggers improve their flatlay game. As participants join the games, they must share their posts with the hashtag #SKYBloggersLive for a chance to be chosen as a challenge winner.

Aside from the fun activities, hosts Janeena Chan and Kyle Ortega will be there to make the event even more fun and interactive. Participants can also look forward to raffle prizes and fun, on-stage games. The event is open to the public, but subscribers can pre-register for VIP access. To know more, go to www.mysky.ph/bloggerslive or the event page here.

SKY Life regularly treats loyal subscribers with experiential lifestyle rewards. In 2016 it held a series of activities for families including, “SKYLife Adventure Down Under” which flew subscribers to Australia, “SKYLife DIY City,” which brought families together and gave kids a chance to create their own stories and make believe cities, and “SKYLife Adventure Rush Dude’s Day Out,” the first ever men’s adventure and lifestyle fair in the metro, which included everything from cars and collections to grooming and sports, engaging men of all ages. The most recent event was “SKYLife Project Best You” in August, where families were treated to a weekend of bonding, fun, and values-filled activities.

By: JENG On 10/19/2017 11:46:00 AM

Meet the Iconic DC All-Stars in "Justice League"

After fighting side-by-side across decades of comics, the iconic DC all-stars are going all in to save the world in their first-ever big-screen team-up, Warner Bros. Pictures’ epic action adventure Justice League, hitting Philippine cinemas November 16.

Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman’s selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to find and recruit a team of metahumans to stand against this newly awakened threat. But despite the formation of this unprecedented league of heroes—Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, The Flash and Cyborg—it may already be too late to save the planet from an assault of catastrophic proportions.

Justice League is directed by Zack Snyder from a screenplay by Chris Terrio and Joss Whedon, story by Chris Terrio & Zack Snyder, based on characters from DC, Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. The film’s producers are Charles Roven, Deborah Snyder, Jon Berg and Geoff Johns, with executive producers Jim Rowe, Wesley Coller, Curtis Kanemoto, Chris Terrio and Ben Affleck.

Conceived by comic book writer Gardner Fox and artist Mike Sekowsky, the original incarnation of DC’s legendary League of Heroes – the Justice League of America – teamed up for the first time in 1960 on the pages of The Brave and the Bold #28.

MEET THE LEAGUE...

Batman / Bruce Wayne (Ben Affleck). Inspired by Superman’s sacrifice, the billionaire detective is putting together a team of Super Heroes to combat a force threatening the entire planet. For the first time, Batman understands that he, alone, cannot save the world.

Wonder Woman / Diana Prince (Gal Gadot). The world’s first and foremost female Super Hero, Wonder Woman embodies the unrivaled force and grace of a born warrior with the genuine compassion of a true humanitarian. The first to joinBruce Wayne’s team, Diana’s natural confidence and unmistakable intelligence make her an indispensable ally.

Aquaman / Arthur Curry (Jason Momoa). Half-human, half-Atlantean, Arthur Curry is an outsider who does not feel at home on the Earth’s surface or under the sea. That is, until the world is threatened and he joins Batman’s newly assembled team of heroes.

The Flash / Barry Allen (Ezra Miller). Barry Allen is an excessively energetic student attending Central City College, where he studies criminal justice with the hope of one day freeing his incarcerated father. More than eager to team up with crime fighting icon Batman, Barry’s remarkably quick wit is surpassed only by his ability to move at hyper-speed.

Cyborg / Victor Stone (Ray Fisher). Part man, part machine, Victor Stone is a former star athlete at Gotham City University. After a horrific accident nearly cost him his life, he was saved when his father, scientist Silas Stone, used alien technology to reconstruct his body. In the process, Silas turned Victor into a human computer, organic with biomechatronic body parts. In other words, a Cyborg.

Warner Bros. Pictures presents an Atlas Entertainment/Cruel and Unusual Production, a Zack Snyder Film, Justice League. The film will be released in 3D and 2D in select theaters and IMAX worldwide beginning November 16, 2017, by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company. justiceleaguethemovie.net

By: JENG On 10/19/2017 11:43:00 AM

Kiddie TV Treats Abount this October with #FREESKYCHANNELS

A bounty of treats awaits kids and the kids-at-heart from October 19 to November 5, just in time for Halloween as SKY opens its most child-friendly shows via the #Freeskychannels offer.

There’s something to watch for children of all ages, from “My Little Pony” to “Spongebob Squarepants,” “Teen Titans Go,” and “Justice League Action.”

Twilight Sparkle is the smartest pony in Equestria but she does not have any friends so she is sent to Ponyville to learn about it. Together with ponies Fluttershy, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Pinkie Pie, Twilight Sparkle will find out what friendship means, and that magic is stronger with friends. “My Little Pony” airs weekdays at 7:30 AM on Boomerang.

Meanwhile, Spongebob Squarepants and the gang must save Bikini Bottom from a ghoulish Halloween care of the Flying Dutchman in “Spongebob: The Legend of Bikini Bottom.” Watch this stop motion special on October 31, Halloween at 1:30 PM on Nickelodeon.

Robin, Starfire, Cyborg, Raven, and Beast Boy, aren’t just superheroes, they’re also teenagers. “Teen Titans Go” follows their adventures in puberty, living with each other, and the occasional crime fighting. Catch them on weekdays at 5:15 PM on Cartoon Network.

On the other hand, “Justice League Action” is about just that, action. It’s Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and a rotating cast of Justice League members making sure the world stays safe from evildoers. This animated series also features an amazing cast of voice actors including Mark Hamill as the Joker. It’s on from Monday through Friday at 6 PM on Toonami.

Also, watch out for Ceebebies’ “Charlie and Lola” and “Kino’s Journey – The Beautiful World” animated Series on Animax. There’s also “Konusuba” season 2 to look out for on Hero.

These shows and so much more are available for viewing through #FREESKYCHANNELS from October 19 to November 5.There’s no need to register for anything. Just switch on the TV and start tuning in.

Visit www.mysky.com.ph/freeskychannels, call 381-0000 or your local SKY office for more information.

By: JENG On 10/19/2017 11:40:00 AM

October 16, 2017

PUSH AWARDS 2017 Winners: KathNiel, MayWard, Liza Soberano, Sarah Geronimo

Liza Soberano and Karla Estrada shone the brightest at this year’s Push Awards as they bagged three awards each, making them the most awarded online personalities in the digital media event held on the online show “ASAP Chillout” on Sunday (October 15).

Out of four nominations, Liza won three, including Push Female Celebrity, Push Female Movie Performance of the Year for “My Ex and Whys,” and Push Female TV Performance of the Year for “Dolce Amore.”

Karla, meanwhile, triumphed in all of her categories, namely the Push Celebrity Host of the Year, Celebrity Foodie of the Year #FoodGoals, and Celebrity Family of the Year #FamilyGoals.

Daniel Padilla was also named the Push Male Celebrity and won the Push Male Movie Performance of the Year for “Barcelona,” while Edward Barber was recognized as the Push Newcomer.

The tandem of Edward and Maymay Entrata, meanwhile, enjoyed a breakout win as the Push Group/Tandem. Their fans, the MayWards, also captured the Ultimate Fan Award for posting the highest number of tweets among all fan clubs during the seven-week voting period.

The winners of the Push performance categories were determined by the combined online fan votes and judges’ scores, which accounted for 30% and 70% of the total scores, respectively. Meanwhile all the winners in the Push Personality and Push Goals categories were purely based on the number of online fan votes.

For three consecutive years, ABS-CBN’s entertainment website PUSH.com.ph has organized the Push Awards, which successfully brought together the biggest stars and the biggest fandoms in one stage to recognize them for their exceptional influence in the digital world and empower and engage fans through active digital participation.

It is one of the digital initiatives of ABS-CBN, the Philippines’ leading media and entertainment company, which is rapidly transitioning into an agile digital company with the biggest online presence among all media companies, and a growing list of digital properties.

Here is the complete list of winners at the third Push Awards, also found on pushawards.com:

Push Personality Awards
Push Male Celebrity: Daniel Padilla
Push Female Celebrity: Liza Soberano
Push Group/Tandem: MayWard
Push Newcomer: Edward Barber
Push Music Personality: Sarah Geronimo
Push Sports Personality: Alyssa Valdez
Push Radio Personality: DJ Jhai Ho
Push Adober Personality: Kristel Fulgar

Push Performance Awards
Push Male TV Performance of the Year: Coco Martin (FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano”)
Push Female TV Performance of the Year: Liza Soberano (“Dolce Amore”)
Push Male Movie Performance of the Year: Daniel Padilla (“Barcelona”)
Push Female Movie Performance of the Year: Liza Soberano (My Ex and Whys”)
Push Celebrity Host of the Year: Karla Estrada
Push Song Cover of the Year: Morissette Amon (“Stone Cold”)
Push Dance Cover of the Year: Yassi and Issa Pressman (“Shape of You”)

Push Goals Awards
Push Celebrity Traveler of the Year Award #TravelGoals: Anne Curtis
Push Celebrity Foodie of the Year #FoodGoals: Karla Estrada
Push Celebrity Fitspiration of the Year #FitnessGoals: Kim Chiu
Push Celebrity Fashionista of the Year #OOTDGoals: Elisse Joson
Push Celebrity Family of the Year #FamilyGoals: Karla Estrada
Push Celebrity Baby of the Year #BabyGoals” Seve Soriano

Push Ultimate Fan Award: MayWards

Vivo Personality of the Year (Special Award): Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla

By: JENG On 10/16/2017 11:50:00 PM

Nicole Scherzinger Walks Out After Pinoy Boyband JBK Failed to Enter the X Factor UK Judges' House Round

JBK, a trio composed of Joshua Bulot, Bryan del Rosario, and Kim Lawrenz Ordonio, is the first Filipino boyband who made it to the show.

During their room auditions, the judges were all impressed not only with their vocals but also with their dedication flying all the way from the Philippines.

The boyband’s cheesy rendition of “I’ll Make Love To You” was well received by the audience and the judges, especially when the high notes were hit on spot.

“Wow, guys! You’ve got a great reaction on that song, your vocals are great, I just think it’s a no-brainer with you guys.” Said judge Sharon Osbourne after the group’s performance.

Nicole Scherzinger gave nothing but praises to the group. “JBK, I’m so proud of you boys, my Filipino brothers up there! I’m proud that you flew all the way from the Philippines ‘coz you are not flying back home!”

The crowd then chanted for Simon Cowell to give the group a seat.

Before Simon made a decision, judge Louis Walsh told him that the group absolutely deserve a seat.

To which he responded that he made up his mind. “You are not gonna be disappointed, you’re gonna have a seat!”

The trio, who was anxiously waiting for Simon’s decision, curled up in great shock and was almost in tears after hearing what he said. Judges Louis and Nicole were both very happy with them getting a seat. The duo Afro Swagg was asked to give up their seat for JBK.

Later on, Simon asked JBK and girl group Lemonade for a sing-off, which was apparent that Nicole Scherzinger was against.

After the JBK’s performance of “I Can Love You Like That”, originally by the group All-4-One, they received a standing ovation from Nicole, Sharon and Louis. Even after the Lemonade’s performance, Louis Walsh kept on telling Simon to pick the boys. “JBK, they have to go through!” he added.

After choosing the girl group Lemonade, the crowd booed Simon Cowell, and Nicole Scherzinger stood up from her seat, walked out, and told him not to talk to her.

The X Factor UK airs first and exclusive on RTL CBS Entertainment same day as the UK on Sundays and Mondays at 10:30am with primetime encores Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays at 9:00pm.

RTL CBS Entertainment is available on SKYcable channels 53(SD) and 196(HD), SKYdirect channel 35, Destiny Cable channel 53, and Cablelink channels 37(SD) and 313(HD).

By: JENG On 10/16/2017 11:45:00 PM

Enchong Dee Reveals His Latest Cravings - PERI-PERI CHARCOAL CHICKEN AND SAUCE BAR

Homegrown restaurant Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken and Sauce Bar, known for its flavorful charcoal-grilled Chicken and its signature sauces, now has a brand endorser in the person of actor and young entrepreneur, Enchong Dee.

The restaurant recently launched a series of advertisements featuring Enchong enjoying the vibrance of the Peri-Peri cuisine and grooving to the festive moves of the Peri Peri Chicken Dance.

Bryan C. Tiu, President and CEO of Ifoods Group, mother company of Peri Peri Charcoal Chicken and Sauce Bar, said that the actor was chosen as the face of the restaurant because of his “youthful energy and fun personality that match the upbeat energy and vibe of Peri-Peri as a brand.”

The actor also happens to be a Peri-Peri Happy Franchisee of UP Town Center, SM Megamall, and Marquee Mall, Pampanga Peri-Peri branches.

As the purveyor of the spitfire-grilled Chicken experience, Peri-Peri is likewise set to amaze more taste buds as it introduces new items to its already vibrant menu. More than forty new dishes were added to their menu, spicing up and bringing in more flavours from South America. While the dishes are inspired by international culture, they are localized to appeal to the Filipino taste.

The restaurant also kicked into high gear as it continues to expand and make the Peri-Peri dining experience more accessible to its growing market. To reinforce its presence, Peri-Peri plans to open more stores in the coming months in Ayala Feliz, Marikina; SM Marikina, Evia Lifestyle Center, Las Piñas; Okada Manila; Robinsons Manila; Brittany Square, Fairview; Robinsons Magnolia; and Resorts World Manila among others.

Currently, the restaurant has 16 branches in and outside the Metro. Peri Peri Charcoal Chicken and Sauce Bar is in Nuvali Solenad 3, Alabang Town Center, Mc Kinley Venice Piazza, Uptown Mall BGC, Greenbelt 3, Eastwood Mall, Capitol Commons, Megamall B, Promenade Greenhills, Gateway Araneta Center, UP Town Center Katipunan, Trinoma Mall, Ayala Marquee Mall, SM City Bacolod, Meerea High Street Mandaue Cebu and soon to re-locate its branch in Myanmar.

For Franchising inquiries, Contact Peri-Peri’s marketing arm, BrandAction Inc, at 09055158463 or 807-0399.

For more updates, follow Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken on facebook.com/peripericharcoalchicken and instagram.com/pericharcoalph.

By: JENG On 10/16/2017 11:25:00 PM

October 14, 2017

ESPN 5, The Biggest Sports TV and Digital Channel in the Philippines, Arrives

TV5 Network Inc., (TV5) and ESPN have announced today an agreement for a long-term collaboration to introduce a new brand that will super serve Filipino sports fans - ESPN 5.

Mike Morrison, VP and General Manager, ESPN & APAC, said, "ESPN" focus around the world is simple: to serve sports fans. This long-term collaboration across televison and digital allows us to jointly serve millions of sports fans in the Philippines with exceptional content and coverage. We are very excited about the opportunities that lie ahead as we bring ESPN's great content, and decades of experience in sports media together with a dynamic leader in Philippine sports broadcasting like TV5."

Through this collaboration, TV5's "Sports 5" will be rebranded as "ESPN 5", encompassing all sports coverage on TV5. In addition, ESPN will license TV5 more than 2,500 hours of addotional programming per year from its portfolio of sports rights, original programming and studio programs. The companies will also join forces to produce a daily Philippine edition of the Iconic SportsCenter to air on TV5.

ESPN5 and the Sportscenter Philippine Edition will air on TV5's free-to-air television channels - TV5.

Speaking about the agreement, Vincent "Chot" Reyes, President of TV5 said, "Our partnership with ESPN, long recognized as tye worldwide leader in sports, gives us tremendous upside in the quality of sports programming that we bring to the market. ESPN strengthens our current position as the country's sports authority. It is also a testament to our belief that the Filipino audience deserves the world's best in sports content and programming".

The brand and content deal between ESPN and TV5 is part of TV5's strategic effort to deliver the most comprehensive, wide-ranging sports in the Philippines, with Filipino audiences benefitting from the combination of local and global sports coverage, exclusive, industry-leading news and information programming from both ESPN and TV5.

From left to right: ESPN's Raymond Lau, Chot Reyes, ESPN's Emma Barnes, TV5's Lloyd Manaloto, and Patricia Hizon of SPORTS5

On TV, the ESPN 5 line up will consist of TV5's current sports rights portfolio, including the PBA, FIBA competitions, GILAS, UFC and the PSL, along with thousands of hours of new sports coverage and content from ESPN which include more than 70 NFL games per session. These include Monday Night, Sunday Night and Thursday Night Football games, as well as the entire NFL Playoffs. The Super Bowl and Pro Bowl. Alongside the live games, ESPN 5 will be able to feature award-winning ESPN NFL studi programming such as NFL Live.

Other ESPN programming included in the ESPN 5 agreement includes:

Original, award-winning ESPN studio programs including Around the Horn and Pardon The Interruption.
U.S. College Basketball (including the March Madness® NCAA Championship Tournaments);
X Games, the premier action sports and youth lifestyle competition globally;
ESPN’s Big Fights library, including many of the greatest boxing fights of all time;
ESPN Films’ multi-Award Winning sports documentaries (including the 30 For 30 series);
Major conference American college football (including the College Football Playoff and National
Championship and comprehensive coverage of the college football bowl season);
IndyCar Racing (including the iconic Indianapolis 500);
NCAA college sport championships from baseball, softball, lacrosse and football;

The iconic SportsCenter Philippine Edition will be a unique, daily program that will be produced each day from
TV 5 studios in the Philippines.

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By: JENG On 10/14/2017 11:20:00 PM

October 12, 2017

Philippine Cast of Internationally Acclaimed Musical "MATILDA" Announced

Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group is excited to announce the full cast for the internationally acclaimed musical, MATILDA. Composed of some of the finest musical theatre talents of the country, the cast is deep into rehearsals gearing up for a November 10th Opening Night.

Playing the title role are three of theater’s miracles: Telesa Marie “Esang” De Torres, whose most notable works include ABS-CBN’s The Voice, and the Les Miserables Asian tour, Uma Naomi Martin, who has made her theater debut in A Little Princess, and Felicity Kyle Napuli, who has been recognized as Outstanding Child Performer at the Gawad Musika Awards.

They are accompanied by a team of incredible performers who will appear as Matilda’s wacky and charming classmates, namely:

Gabrielle Aerin Ong and Maria Ericka Peralejo as Lavander

Denise Fidel Arteta and Chi Chi Tan as Amanda

Nicole Chien and Ella Gonzalez as Alice

Alba Berenguer-Testa and Chantel Marie Guinid as Hortensia

Josh Nubla and Miguel Suarez as Bruce

Rhythm Alexander and Ian Albert Magallona as Eric

Gabo Tiongson and Pablo Miguel Palacpac as Nigel

John Joseph Miraflores and Teddy Velasco as Tommy

But it would not be a Matilda story if not for the adults who give these kids many a reason to be naughty. Due to give some show-stopping performances are:

Jamie Wilson as Miss Trunchbull

Cris Villonco as Miss Honey

Joaquin Valdes as Mr. Wormwood

Carla Guevara-Laforteza as Mrs. Wormwood

Emeline Celis-Guinid as Mrs. Phelps

Nel Gomez as Michael Wormwood

Bibo Reyes as Rudolpho

And to complete an electrifying ensemble are:

Steven Conde

Tim Pavino

Rhenwyn Gabalonzo

Teetin Villanueva

Gerhard Krystoffer

Alex Reyes

Jim Andrew Ferrer

Gabby Padilla

Mica Fajardo

Jamie as the terrifying Miss Trunchbull has 37 years of experience as an actor to back him up. He has made the theater his home since the age of seven, appearing in numerous critically acclaimed productions such as Pippin, Almost Maine, Jersey Boys: The Story Of Frankie Valli; The Four Seasons, and Run For Your Wife. A fellow veteran to accompany him is Cris, who rose to stardom as a solo artist best known for her hit single “Crush ng Bayan”, and has since then has made a name for herself in the world of theater and film. She recently appeared as Alison in Atlantis’s Fun Home.

Joaquin is not a stranger to the Philippine theater scene, he started as a performer at a very young age and took a break from it working in advertising for 8 years. Now, he returns to the stage as Mr. Wormwood. Playing his wife, Mrs. Wormwood is Carla, who is a Miss Saigon alumni who has performed with Atlantis in many productions including NINE, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER and AVENUE Q. Not to be outdone is Emeline Celis-Guinid who will be Mrs. Phelps, Emeline has started performing at 7 years old and has been seen in Atlantis musicals such as ROCK OF AGES, THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, JERSEY BOYS and SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER.

Nel, who will be playing Michael Wormwood, has been acting for 10 years, was most recently seen in KINKY BOOTS. Bibo as Rudolpho, started his acting venture with The Ateneo Blue Repertory, was last seen on the Atlantis musical stage as Bob Crowe in JERSEY BOYS.

The energetic ensemble consists of many of the country’s most dynamic performers.

Together, they help tell the story of Matilda and her friends - a group of children who are determined to fight against the injustices of childhood, and are inspired to start a revolution that will change their destinies forever.

MATILDA is directed by Bobby Garcia, Choreography by Cecile Martinez, Lighting Design by Driscoll Otto, Musical Direction by Farley Asuncion, Set Design by Faust Peneyra, Costume Design by Raven Ong, Sound Design by Kevin Heard, Vocal Coaching by ManMan Angsico, Assistant Direction by Steven Conde, Assistant Choreography by Jim Ferrer, and Assistant Vocal Coaching by Rhenwyn Gabalonzo.

Presented by Promil together with Metrobank Card Corporation, Matilda The Musical will make its Philippine debut at the Meralco Theater, Ortigas Center, Pasig City from the 10th of November to the 10th of December this year. Shows will be scheduled on Fridays at 8:00 p.m., Saturdays at 2:00 and 8:00 p.m., and Sundays at 2:00 p.m and 8:00pm.

The show is recommended for children aged 7 and above (children under the age of 4 will not be permitted inside the theater).

Tickets ranging from P1,500 to P4,000 are now available at Ticketworld (call 891-9999 or visit www.ticketworld.com.ph). For more information, visit http://atlantistheatrical.com/faq.

By: JENG On 10/12/2017 05:50:00 PM

Adolfo Alix Jr. LGBT Hit Film “4 DAYS” Showing Exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas Starting October 18

Love holds no bounds they say, and for people who are part of the LGBT community, your first love is what sometimes define you and what you want in a partner. When things don’t work out, that love is what teaches you lessons in love and life.

Most of us want a love that lasts, a love that will be nourished and cherished, and is what’s in store in Adolfo Alix Jr’s “4 Days” starring Mikoy Morales and Sebastian Castro.

Set inside the spacious and beautiful grounds of the University of the Philippines Diliman, it tells the story of Mark (Mikoy Morales) who goes about in his first day of college inside UP, where he meets his roommate Derek (Sebastian Castro) and as the two go through four years of college together, with every valentine’s day they try to get through their feelings for each other while staying inside the closet.

For those who have had or at least tried relationships from within the closet, this movie is sure to hit you to the bones with feels.

Team Magazine calls “4 Days” a love story that is full of cautionary actions that demand to break free. “There is the irony that what you love needs to be hidden, especially from parents who could take your access to each other away. There is the tragedy of this source of happiness being one you deny in front of your friends, allowing a lover’s doubt to set in.”

“Kinabukasan” to screen alongside “4 Days” - Those who will watch “4 Days” will also get the chance to see “Kinabukasan” a short film that won Best Short Film in the 2015 Gawad Urian, starring Superstar Nora Aunor and Alden Richards, filmed in 2014, it was part of the short film category in the 2014 Cinema One Originals and at the 2015 Hanoi International Film Festival. The story begins with Ernest (Nora Aunor) who after losing his lover, meets Niles, the son of his lover who has come to collect his things. What might seem as a simple encounter gets filled with tension, causing the two to discover what lies underneath the sadness of losing the one you love the most.

An Ayala Malls Cinemas’ exclusive, “4 Days” will open on October 18 in Greenbelt 1 and Trinoma Cinemas.

By: JENG On 10/12/2017 05:36:00 PM

Pia Wurtzbach Signs an Exclusive Kapamilya Contract

Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach is officially back as a Kapamilya after signing an exclusive contract with ABS-CBN last October 9.

The beauty queen will soon be part of various programs and movies under the Kapamilya network including her regular appearance in the Sunday noontime show “ASAP.” When asked how she feels about being a Kapamilya, Wurtzbach shared, “I really trust ABS-CBN because I know that they’re going to put me in the right track.”

Present in the signing were (L-R) ABS-CBN chief finance officer Aldrin Cerrado, ABS-CBN head of Finance for Broadcast and news & current affairs Cat Lopez, Pia Wurtzbach’s manager Jonas Gaffud, ABS-CBN chief operating officer of broadcast Cory Vidanes, ABS-CBN president and chief executive officer Carlo Katigbak, Star Creatives’ head of creatives and director Olive Lamasan, at ABS-CBN TV production head Laurenti Dyogi.

By: JENG On 10/12/2017 05:30:00 PM

TFC Celebrates Filipino American History Month with Triple Events on October 14

TFC proudly celebrates the unshakable spirit, the unique talents, and the united camaraderie of the Filipino American community via three major events happening on October 14 across the West Coast in celebration of Filipino American History Month.

Daly City hosts its very own Filipino-American History Month Celebration at the Marchbank Park located at 10 South Parkview Avenue from 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. There will be food trucks, arts and crafts, a beer garden, several vendor booths, and entertainment from homegrown talent. There will be free parking at the DC Station Garage and Marchbank Park is accessible on the second floor. This is a free event and everyone is invited.

Entertainment throughout the day will be provided by Melvinsings, Maddie B, Mike Dayao, Jeremy Passion, Mistah B and Gelson, Little Manila Dance Collective and Kulintang Academy.

BA’s Desk Editor Henni Espinosa, and Correspondent Rommel Conclara, will be hosting segments of the event. Adobo Nation’s Tet Hernandez, Katrina Dimaranan, Hannah Tolentino, and Lee Robin Salazar will host the TFC Hour from 2:00 until 3:00 P.M. Headlining the TFC Hour is Drop N Harmony, also known as DnH. The group was one of the pioneer Filipino American R&B and pop artists that invaded the independent music scene during the late 90s into the early 2000s.

Drop N Harmony, composed of Jose “Sway” Penala, Darrell Seegmiller, Lionel Domulot, and Neomar Aragona is reuniting after a long hiatus to bring their signature soulful sound and seductive rhythm to fans who long for their music, and to a new generation of audiences who would easily groove to their songs. Those who would like to volunteer to help at this event may sign up here.

The Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture (FPAC) will also be held on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017, at the Echo Park Lake in Echo Park, Los Angeles. This festival is the largest and longest-running Filipino cultural celebration in L.A. Those who attend this event will be treated to the best of traditional and contemporary Filipino food, music, performances, and arts and crafts.

Apl.de.Ap, of The Black-Eyed Peas, and Jessica Reynoso, who rose to fame when she finished off as a finalist in season one of the popular reality competition, The Voice of the Philippines will headline the TFC show. BA’s Yong Chavez and Steve Angeles will also be there. Other guests and performers at the festival are Los Angeles Lakers’ Jordan Clarkson, DJ Virman, Kronika (Soulection), Anatalia Villaranda of The Voice Season 12, Bella Fiasco, Joel Quizon (Disco Manila), and many more.

The Global Tawag ng Tanghalan (Call of the Stage) North America Region Finals will also happen on October 14 at the main auditorium of the Ed W. Clark High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. “Hurados” (judges) from the Tawag ng Tanghalan segment of the popular noontime show, It’s Showtime, will cast their votes for the North America representative to the Global Tawag ng Tanghalan grand championship to be held in the Philippines. The hurados are Poprock Superstar Yeng Constantino, King of Teleserye and Movie Theme Songs Erik Santos, and OPM icon Rey Valera.

Alexis Amber Magsambol, Rachel Bergado, and Jamil Pidlaoan (all from California, USA); Marie Joy Amaro (Texas, USA); Jing Wenghofer (Illinois, USA); Elizabeth Sooy (New Jersey, USA); Abigali Natnat and Jean Pauline Aytona (both from Ontario, Canada); Danielle Jade Laganson (Alberta, Canada); and Venus Therese Ramos (Manitoba, Canada) are vying to be the North America representative to the grand championship in the Philippines.

The best of Filipino American talents take the spotlight in these three simultaneous celebrations of Filipino American History Month in an expression of a culture that is unshakable, unique, and united.

Click here for more information on the Daly City Filipino American History Month celebration. To learn more about the Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture, click here. For more information, on the Global Tawag ng Tanghalan North America Region Finals, or to get tickets, go here. You may also connect with fellow global Kapamilyas by following @KapamilyaTFC and @KapamilyaGlobalPR on Twitter and Instagram.

By: JENG On 10/12/2017 04:30:00 PM