Tyler the Creator Collaborates Anew with Converse in Second Golf Le Fleur Collection

Several years ago, Tyler the Creator had a vision to launch a line of sneakers to go with his Golf Le Fleur* brand. Converse and Tyler talked about joining creative forces to create unique ideas of ownership and identity and everyone thought it was a good idea. From there, the Golf Le Fleur* collection was born.

Together, Converse and Tyler celebrate freedom of expression and choice through collaborative design made for the street.

Building on the energy and excitement of a successful partnership this past Summer, which celebrated the heritage of culture and sport in the Converse One Star silhouette, Tyler brings his imaginative design, aesthetic and bold spirit to create something entirely new with the Golf Le Fleur* collection.

Tyler, the Creator and Converse unveil the new collection with Tyler’s signature flower design in Kasina, Seoul South Korea’s largest street wear concept shop.

Tyler’s Golf Le Fleur* signature sneaker is a bold interpretation of the One Star silhouette.

Incorporating the classic premium suede upper rendered in his unique flower design, it transforms the One Star silhouette into something never before seen. The outsole features Golf Le Fleur* graphics with exaggerated eye stays, comfort collar and tongue, heel counter overlay and Ortholite sock liner for cushioning.

It is available in three colorways: jolly green, solar power and vanilla.

The new Golf Le Fleur* collection is exclusively available at Commonwealth, SM Aura for Php 5,990.00.

For more of Golf Le Fleur* collection, follow www.facebook.com/Converse.PH and @ConversePH on instagram.

Visit www.converse.com.ph for more Converse designs and styles.

By: JENG On 11/08/2017 09:36:00 AM

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"Justice League" Warns You Can't Save the World Alone

In Warner Bros. Pictures' epic action-adventure Justice League, Earth is in the sightlines of the most malevolent alien force ever, an ancient enemy preying on the vulnerability resulting from the Son of Krypton’s death. If mankind is going to stand a chance of survival, Batman and Wonder Woman must convince her fellow metahumans - Cyborg, Aquaman and The Flash - to unite, and to fight, in defense of humanity.

Picking up shortly after we last saw Bruce and Diana go their separate ways, the story reconnects these two characters who may not always see the same road toward their shared goal. But it’s their shared motivation - to do right by the sacrifice Superman made - that allows them to find common ground very quickly in order to face Steppenwolf, an eight-foot-tall warrior from the nightmare world of Apokolips. He seeks the power to conquer the world and transform it into his own. He is no ordinary villain, and it will take an extraordinary force to defeat him.

Director Zack Snyder states, “Just the idea of getting the Justice League together on the same playing field, taking their place in the cinematic landscape as a team and embarking on an amazing adventure…the mere concept of it was awe-inspiring.”

Charles Roven, who has produced more than half a dozen films in the genre, says, “One of the reasons I produce these movies is because it’s so rewarding - honoring the canon, finding new ways to reinvigorate it, reinventing it for a different medium and creating additional lore as you go. Hopefully the result is something for everyone, fans old and new. And now, with all these characters coming together for the first time, we’re able to introduce a few new characters for movie audiences to get to know…and to follow in the future.”

In the film, the loss of Superman - of hope - is the catalyst for everything that happens, on both sides. But there is little time to mourn, and even less time to take action. Earth is vulnerable, primed for attack because of that void. And because the hero who stood for hope and justice is gone, the League must unite in his stead, to fight for the world he saved.

Producer Deborah Snyder adds, “These characters all have such unique personalities, and such different powers and abilities, and the chance to pool them together to see how powerful they can be as a unit was such a thrill. Not to mention the urgency of their mission. There’s no time to practice. It’s game on from the moment they come together, because this is an extremely formidable enemy.”

To form the League, the story takes us to the ends of the Earth and beyond: from a gritty Gotham to Central City, the populous Paris to the frozen wilds of Iceland, from Themyscira to Atlantis, and from buzzing Metropolis to the serenity of Smallville. If Bruce and Diana can succeed in recruiting the others for this larger-than-life battle in which all their worlds are at stake, they will come together as the greatest team of Super Heroes in the DC universe.

Justice League is distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

By: JENG On 11/08/2017 09:25:00 AM

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Alisah Bonaobra Gets Loud and Proud on Week2 of the X Factor UK Live Show

Comeback Queen Alisah Bonaobra impressed the judges again in today’s episode of the competition.
Mentor Sharon Osbourne referred to her as her Little Filipino Angel and was on her feet after her performance.

This week’s live shows theme is “Viva Latino” where Alisah went beyond her usual power ballads and gave an entertaining song and dance number for everyone. Her performance of Let’s Get Loud  by Jennifer Lopez wowed all the judges.

Nicole Scherzinger could not help but express her admiration on Alisah’s performance. “I love it! You become this fierce piece wild animal when you get on that stage! You unleashed on that stage. You became a Latina-Filipina diva that you are! You make all Filipinas and Filipinos so proud. You shut it down tonight. You’re a little firecracker out there!”

Judge Louis Walsh was also in great awe after her song and dance number. “Alisah, where did that come from? At the start of the whole series, I thought you can just sing the big ballads; and now you turned into this little tiger tonight!” he shared. “It was amazing energy. I love the singing, the dancing! I love the whole staging by the creative team. It was fantastic!” he added.

“There’s no messing around with you, is there? You just bring it!” said Simon Cowell. Before he gave her a constructive criticism, he specifically asked the audience not to boo him. “You, at some point Alisah, are gonna have to put your own unique twist on a song. Otherwise, it will be considered cabaret and that won’t get you to where you want to be.” The audience and the other judges kept booing and Simon had to yell at them to shut up.

Girls category mentor Sharon Osbourne was all praises to her wildcard winner. “You are more than just a ballad singer, much, much more! You have so impressed me tonight. You’ve come out of your comfort zone and it was spectacular!”

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. 

For more updates follow RTL CBS Entertainment on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RTLCBSEntertainment, @RTLCBSEntertainment on Instagram and @RTLCBSEntertain on Twitter.

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 11/08/2017 09:22:00 AM

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ABS-CBN Unveils Newest Drama Series “Love Will Lead You Back” Starring Jericho Rosales, Yen Santos and Sam Milby

ABS-CBN, the largest multi-media conglomerate in the Philippines, formally announced the upcoming small screen team ups of Jericho Rosales, Yen Santos, Yam Concepcion, and Sam Milby in its newest drama about marriage, family, and love titled “Love Will Lead You Back”, coming soon via The Filipino Channel (TFC)’s various platforms worldwide.

“Unlike the other shows which focus on infidelity, we went the other way around. The thrust of our show is how to stay faithful in your marriage. You are also going to see real characters that will struggle on how they will fix their respective marriages,” says Jericho at the recently held media announcement.

Jericho, who is tagged as the Asian Drama King, has starred before in several ABS-CBN shows like “The Legal Wife” in 2014, “Bridges of Love” in 2015, and “Magpahanggang Wakas” in 2017.

“Love Will Lead You Back” marks the first time Rosales and Milby will work on a teleserye together. The show also serves as a reunion project for Milby and director FM Reyes.

“Direk FM was my director in my first teleserye, which was ‘Maging Sino Ka Man’. After 12 years, we will be working with each other again so I am really excited”, shares Sam.

Aside from “Maging Sino Ka Man” in 2007, Milby has also previously starred in other ABS-CBN series like “Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala” in 2013, and “Doble Kara” in 2015.

Yen and Yam, meantime, return to the spotlight as the show’s leading ladies and are both equally excited to start taping.

“Before, I was only watching them on TV. Now I have the chance to work with them,” Yam gushes.

“My character here is different from what I have done before, which were light roles. Here, I’m more mature and I’m even married,” Yen relates.

The two actresses have already showcased their acting prowess in other ABS-CBN shows: Santos has starred in the TV series “Pure Love” and is currently seen in “Wildflower”; while Concepcion starred in the family-oriented show “Langit Lupa” and is now seen in “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano”.

Also joining the cast are Allan Paule, Lotlot de Leon, Amy Austria, Cris Villanueva, Christian Bables, Hero Angeles, and Gab Lagman.

“Love Will Lead You Back” is under the production unit headed by Ruel Bayani, coming soon in the Philippines via ABS-CBN, and outside the country via The Filipino Channel.

By: JENG On 11/08/2017 09:19:00 AM

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Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla Lead Nationwide Bloodletting Event

“La Luna Sangre” stars Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla led the bloodletting event held at the Philippine Red Cross headquarters  last Sunday (November 5), simultaneous with 23 other blood donation drives organized by Kathniel fans in different parts of the country.

“Shortage of blood in the country is really a point of concern. We know some cases wherein it was hard for people to collect blood. I hope those who did not come today still donate blood in some other days so we can help our fellow Filipinos,” said Daniel.

The event was able to generate 50,000 cc of blood.

Aside from the bloodletting, Daniel and Kathryn also took the opportunity to shed light on their cyberbullying advocacy as CyberSmile ambassadors.

The two reiterated their call to stop online bashing and for each and everyone to make a stand against cyberbullying.

 

Kathryn and Daniel continue to topbill the hit primetime teleserye “La Luna Sangre,” which remains to be one of the most watched programs in the country.  Last Friday (Nov 3), viewers were at the edge of their seats when Tristan’s heart stopped beating after Prof T. (Albert Martinez) gave him a virus to protect him from becoming a vampire.

The different reaction of the virus in Tristan’s blood roused the curiosity of Prof T. and Samantha (Maricar Reyes) about his real identity. What is the mystery behind Tristan? How is Tristan connected to Sandrino (Richard Gutierrez)?

Don’t miss “La Luna Sangre,” weeknights after “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” on ABS-CBN and on ABS-CBN HD (SkyCable ch 167). 

Catch up on the show’s past episodes via iWant TV or skyondemand.com.ph for Sky subscribers. For more updates, follow @starcreatives on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

By: JENG On 11/08/2017 09:11:00 AM

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Mother and Son Tandem of Sylvia Sanchez and Arjo Atayde featured in New ABS-CBN Drama Series “Hanggang Saan”

Sylvia Sanchez and Arjo Atayde will prove that exceptional acting talent runs in their family as they team up for the first time in the newest Kapamilya series “All That Matters” airing soon on ABS-CBN.

The seasoned actress will play Sonya, a mother who is dedicated to giving her family a good life no matter the consequences. Her son Arjo, on the other hand, will portray Paco, Sonya’s loving son.

“It is a privilege for me to be part of this teleserye. We will try to touch people’s lives with our story and to give inspiration to our viewers,” said the former “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” star.

“After Gloria ("The Greatest Love"), you will now have another mother to love -- Sonya. We are offering you a new teleserye that will surely touch your hearts and will make your families even closer,” the award-winning actress added.

Also part of “All That Matters” are Ariel Rivera, Teresa Loyzaga, Sue Ramirez, Yves Flores, Maris Racal, and Marlo Mortel with Nikko Natividad, Rommel Padilla, Nanding Josef, Anna Luna, Mercedes Cabral, Rubi Rubi, Viveika Ravanes, Sharmaine Suarez, Ces Quesada, Arnold Reyes, Maila Gumila, and Junjun Quintana. It is under the direction of Mervyn Brondial and Jeffrey Jeturian.

By: JENG On 11/08/2017 09:07:00 AM

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Listen to the New Songs from "Olaf’s Frozen Adventure"

Walt Disney Animation Studios has posted previews of the new songs from Olaf’s Frozen Adventure, an all-new featurette that will open in Philippine cinemas in front of Disney/Pixar’s Coco on November 22.

The songs are “Ring in the Season” by Kristen Bell,” “That Time of Year” by Josh Gad and “When We’re Together” by Idina Menzel.

Listen to the Olaf’s Frozen Adventure songs below!

“Ring in the Season” – http://youtu.be/dozheHpnhnU

“That Time of Year” – http://youtu.be/5T1p8-6kW3U

“When We're Together” – http://youtu.be/PCXQBFXvdHw

Featuring four new original songs, the 21-minute featurette Olaf's Frozen Adventue welcomes the original cast and characters of Frozen back to the big screen, including Olaf (voice of Josh Gad), who is on a mission to harness the best holiday traditions for Anna (voice of Kristen Bell), Elsa (voice of Idina Menzel) and Kristoff (voice of Jonathan Groff). The featurette is directed by Emmy®-winning filmmakers Kevin Deters and Stevie Wermers-Skelton (“Prep & Landing”), produced by Oscar® winner Roy Conli (“Big Hero 6”), with original songs by Elyssa Samsel and Kate Anderson (“Between the Lines”).

Olaf’s Frozen Adventure celebrates characters who won over audiences worldwide when Frozen first hit the big screen in 2013. Earning more than $1.27 billion globally, the film won two Academy Awards® (best animated film and best original song with “Let It Go”) and a Golden Globe® (best animated feature film). Slated for November 2019, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ untitled feature-length follow-up to the hit film reunites filmmakers Jennifer Lee, Chris Buck and Peter Del Vecho with the Grammy®- and Oscar®-winning songwriting duo Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez.

By: JENG On 11/08/2017 09:01:00 AM

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Winwyn Marquez Wins Reina Hispanoamericana 2017 Crown and Other Special Awards

It is Philippines' first time to join the South America-produced beauty competition Reina Hispanoamericana and successfully managed to bring home the crown courtesy of Winwyn Marquez.

Despite the very small time to prepare for the competition, Winwyn bested 26 other beauties and was crowned Reina Hispanoamericana 2017 on Saturday night in Bolivia (Sunday morning in Manila).

During the Question and Answer, Winwyn was asked: "How would you promote Hispanicamerican culture with great difficulty of language?" 

Watch her impressive answer below:

A crowd favorite, Winwyn also finished in the top 3 in the Traditional Costume category where she wore a golden warrior outfit, created by Edwin Uy who said that he drew inspiration from the Pintados tribe of Cebu.

She also finished first runner-up in the Miss Personality category.

Winwyn was likewise a finalist in the Best Smile and Miss Silhouette categories, and was named the Ipanema Girl.

Watch her full performance at Reina Hispanoamericana 2017 coronation night:

By: JENG On 11/05/2017 03:28:00 PM

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Miss Philippines Karen Ibasco Wins Miss Earth 2017 Crown

Karen Ibasco gave the Philippines its fourth crown in the 17-year-old Miss Earth beauty pageant on Saturday night, November 4, at the Mall of Asia Arena.

The 27-year-old licensed physicist beauty bested 85 other women from around the globe when she named Miss Earth 2017. The crown was passed onto her by Ecuador’s Katherine Espin, last year’s Miss Earth winner.

Here is the full list of winners in Miss Earth 2017:

Miss Earth: Philippines, Karen Ibasco

Miss Earth Fire: Russia, Lada Akimova
Miss Earth Water: Colombia, Juliana Franco
Miss Earth Air: Australia, Nina Robertson

TOP 8
Australia, Nina Robertson
Philippines, Karen Ibasco
Thailand, Paweensuda Drouin
Venezuela, Ninoska Vasquez
Colombia, Juliana Franco
Czech Republic, Iva Uchytilová
Netherlands, Faith Landman
Russia, Lada Akimova

TOP 16
USA, Andreia Gibau
Tonga, Diamond Lang

Vietnam, Le Thi Ha Thu
Switzerland, Sarah Laura Peyrel
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Lela Karagic
Cameroon, Angele Kossinda
Russia, Lada Akimova
Angola, Ermelinda de Matos

SPECIAL AWARDS

Miss Photogenic: Vietnam, Le Thi Ha Thu

Miss Friendship: Korea, Hanna Lee 

Miss Friendship: Japan, Yasuko Saito

Miss Friendship: Tonga, Diamond Lang

Miss Talent: Crimea, Yelena Trifonova
Miss Talent: Russia, Lada Akimova
Miss Talent: Cyprus, Artemis Charalambous
Best Swimsuit: Australia, Nina Robertson

Best Swimsuit: Philippines, Karen Ibasco

Best Swimsuit: Puerto Rico, Karla Aponte

Best Evening Gown: Puerto Rico, Karla Aponte

Best Evening Gown: Venezuela, Ninoska Vasquez

Best Evening Gown: Peru, Karen Rojas

Best National Costume: Bolivia, Giancarla Fernandez

Best National Costume: Philippines, Karen Ibasco

Best National Costume: Ghana, Maud Fadi 

Best National Costume: Guatemala, Maria Jose Castañeda

Best National Costume: Portugal, Gloria Silva

Best National Costume: Russia, Lada Akimova  

By: JENG On 11/05/2017 12:53:00 AM

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Miss Philippines Nelda Ibe Wins Miss Globe 2017 First Runner-up

Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2017 Nelda Ibe was named 1st runner-up in the Ms. Globe 2017 beauty pageant held in Tirana, Albania on November 3, Friday.

The 24-year old cadet pilot, who was dubbed "The Pilot Queen", finished behind Vietnamese' Khanh Ngan who won the crown.

Here is the full list of winners in Miss Globe 2017:

Miss Globe 2017 – Do Tran Khanh Ngan of Vietnam

1st runner-up – Nelda Ibe of Philippines
2nd runner-up – Elena Latypova of Siberia
3rd runner-up – Alessia Çoku of Albania
4th runner-up– Simone Heijligers of Cape Verde

By: JENG On 11/05/2017 12:24:00 AM

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SMART Now Offers the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus #SmartiPhone8

Be among the first to own the latest iPhone craze - iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus - from Smart!

Starting on November 10, 2017 (Friday), Smart Stores nationwide and the Smart Online Store (store.smart.com.ph) will start accepting pre-orders for the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus.

On November 17, 2017, Smart will offer the latest Apple products including the new generation iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus. 

So, sign up now!

By: JENG On 11/05/2017 12:06:00 AM

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Isabel Granda Dead After a 10-Day Coma due to Brain Aneurysm in Qatar

It is confirmed that Isabel Granada has passed away at Hamad General Hospital in Qatar.

She was 41.

The actress died at the hospital after a 10-day coma due to brain aneurysm on October 25 in Doha, Qatar.

Check out full report below:

By: JENG On 11/04/2017 02:21:00 AM

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Ritz Azul Pregnant with Paulo Avelino's Child

Sophia (Ritz Azul) will have to face a tough journey on her own after losing Nicolas (Paulo Avelino) and finding out that she is pregnant with his child in “The Promise of Forever.”

After their brief reunion that ended in them parting ways again, Nicolas decided to end his life and forget his past by jumping off a cliff – a decision he had to make to keep the love of his life away from danger.

But amidst the pain Sophia feels over Nicolas’ passing, she faces yet another life-changing test when she learns she is expecting a baby. However, the news disappoints her parents and forces her to leave their home so as not to cause more trouble to their family.

However, Marlon (Tonton Gutierrez) believes Nicolas is still alive and is hiding using a new identity. Driven by his knowledge of Nicolas’ powers, Marlon will not let any moment pass to make sure he gets his hands on the immortal man to finally create the miracle drug.

Will Sophia and Nicolas’ love be enough to bring them back together?

Don’t miss the story of love that is forever cursed by fate, “The Promise of Forever,” on ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN HD (SkyCable ch 167). For more information, follow @dreamscapeph on Instagram and Twitter and like facebook.com/dreamscapeph on Facebook.

By: JENG On 10/31/2017 03:13:00 PM

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Jessa Zaragoza and Dingdong Avanzado All Set for Their “20/30 Anniversary Concert”

Celebrity couple and certified OPM hitmakers Jessa Zaragoza and Dingdong Avanzado are jointly celebrating decades of music career success with the “20/30 Anniversary Concert” happening on December 8 (Friday) at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila.

The Phenomenal Diva commemorates her 20th year in showbiz while The Original Prince of Pop marks his 30th anniversary in the industry.

Joining the couple in their one-night show are guests Xian Lim, Klarisse de Guzman, Lloyd Zaragoza, Daryl Ong, Angeline Quinto, and Ogie Alcasid. Their daughter, up and coming singer Jayda Avanzado, will also surprise the audience with her powerful vocals.

The musical event, produced by Star Events and Resorts World Manila, highlights Jessa and Dingdong’s OPM contribution that have made them a power couple in the industry.

Jessa officially began her music career in 1997 when she released her first ever studio album with the phenomenal eight-time platinum record, largely due to her “Bakit Pa?” hit. She also popularized numerous songs such as “’Di Ba’t Ikaw,” “Ibigay Mo Na” and “Kahit Na Ilang Umaga,” earning her the title “Jukebox Queen of the 90’s.”

Dingdong, on the other hand, ventured into recording ten years earlier with his hit single “Ikaw Lamang” earning him his first gold record. His three-decade career spanned his experience not just as a singer but also as a songwriter, actor, and concert director. Among his biggest hits are the OPM classics “Tatlong Beinte Singko,” “Naghihintay Sa’yo,” “Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal,” and “Basta’t Kasama Kita.”

Tickets to the “20/30 Anniversary Concert” are now available at P6,454.00 (SVIP), P5,378.00 (VIP), P4,088.00 (gold), P2689.00 (silver), and P1,291.00 (bronze). Interested parties may call Ticketworld at 891-9999, log on to ticketworld.com.ph or call SM Tickets at 470-2222 or log on to smtickets.com.

Join Jessa and Dingdong in their much-awaited show on Dec. 8 (Friday). For more details on the “20/30 Anniversary Concert,” visit Starmusic.ph or follow Star Music’s official social media accounts at Facebook.com/starrecordsphil, Twitter.com/starrecordsph and Instagram.com/Starmusicph.

By: JENG On 10/31/2017 03:11:00 PM

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OtterBox and LifeProof Launch Full Case Lineups for New iPhones

You’ve just purchased that expensive new iPhone 8, iph8 Plus and the iPhone X.1. You aren’t going to use just any cute case from the bazaar in your neighborhood, aren’t you?

This is serious stuff and you need a case that will protect your phone.

OtterBox has set the standard of iPhone protection from the very beginning. OtterBox, the No. 1-selling smartphone case in the US, continues to uphold that tradition with a full lineup of cases for iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and the iPhone X.

Starting with Defender Series, OtterBox has innovated 26 different case styles for iPhone over the past decade. Case designs have evolved to be more sleek and to accommodate an ever-increasing number of features, but one thing has remained the same: trusted protection.

"OtterBox is proud to be the only case company that's protected every single iPhone," said OtterBox CEO Jim Parke.

Each iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X case design undergoes a minimum of 24 tests across more than 238 hours to earn the OtterBox Certified Drop+ Protection seal. These tests ensure lasting protection from drops, bumps, scratches and dings.

There's an OtterBox case for everyone:

 The fashionable Symmetry Series is sleek with a raised, beveled edge that provides extra protection for the touchscreen during facedown drops. Available in classic solids, trendy graphics, fully clear and clear graphics, it's the perfect fashion statement.

 Pursuit Series guards against drop, dust, dirt and snow intrusion, perfect for an outdoor adventure or average day in the office. 2  This two-piece case snaps around each device for a perfect fit. The open-face design seals directly to the display and the case includes an optional lanyard.

 Defender Series is the original protective case for iPhone with 10 years of design and development behind it. The rugged multi-layer case features a shell and outer slipcover to absorb and dissipate shock.

 Two form-fitting layers combine to create the thin, protective Commuter Series. The outer shell and inner slipcover combine to pull shock away from the device, and port covers keep debris out.

 Strada Series Folio offers a luxurious 100 percent genuine leather cover and trusted protection. The folio front clasps securely closed with a magnet to guard the display from scratches and includes a card slot.

 The uniVERSE Case System features a slim, protective OtterBox case with a modular rail mount on the back that allows attachment of a variety of accessories. OtterBox has partnered with other industry leaders to enhance uniVERSE with accessories like a contactless card reader, additional storage, bike mounts, tripods, wallets and more.

 Keep the touchscreen brilliant with Alpha Glass fortified screen guards. Compatible with Symmetry Series, Pursuit Series, Commuter Series, Strada Series Folio and uniVERSE Case System, these screen guards block out scratches and complete device protection.

Symmetry Series, Pursuit Series, Defender Series, Commuter Series, uniVERSE Case System, Strada Series Folio and Alpha Glass screen guards are available now for iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus.

LifeProof, which is known for its sleek and ultraprotective iPhone cases, has expanded its lineup of cases with NËXT and SLΛM, two next-generation LifeProof cases that complement water-resistant devices, available now for iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus and coming soon for iPhone X.

“LifeProof changed the iPhone protection game with its industry-leading waterproof cases,” said LifeProof CEO Jim Parke. “Now, even those who don’t need a waterproof case can experience LifeProof protection with the introduction of NËXT and SLΛM. With the features available in today’s iPhones, sometimes all you need is a thin, light case that protects from drops and dirt. NËXT delivers that in style without sacrificing the quality we’re known for.”

NËXT boasts six layers of protection in an ultra-sleek package to keep iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X safe from drops, dirt and snow. The two-piece outer shell wraps securely around the phone and delivers maximum durability and drop defense. A raised bevel bolsters drop and touchscreen protection while the display is left uncovered for direct access to the glass. A clear outer layer prevents scuffs, scrapes and scratches and an inner lining seals the case and phone from dirt. An audio-transparent mesh covers the speakers to block dust and debris while audio flows freely.

In true LifeProof fashion, NËXT protects from drops up to 2 meters, carries an IP-5X rating for blocking dirt and dust and keeps snow out. It is available in four colors – Black, Beach Pebble, Seaside and Cactus Rose – and is also compatible with iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.

With SLΛM, deflecting damage never looked so good. Engineered to withstand drops of up to 2 meters while still maintaining a slim profile, SLΛM combines sport, style and safety for iPhone. A transparent shell reveals iPhone’s factory finish while the perimeter flashes one of four available color aoptions – Night Flash, Lava Chaser, Aloha Sunset and; Free Flow – and is also compatible with iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.

NËXT and SLΛM for iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are available now. Suggested retail price for NËXT iPhone 8  and iPhone X cases is Php3,490.00 and Php3,990.00 for iPhone 8 Plus. Suggested retail price for SLAM iPhone 8 and iPhone X cases is ₱2,490.00 and Php 2,990.00 for iPhone 8 Plus

LifeProof’s best-selling waterproof case line, FRĒ, will also be available for iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus. . To learn more or to sign up for product notifications for FRĒ and visit www.lifeproof.asia

OtterBox is available at OtterBox retail kiosks, Power Mac Center, iStudio, InBox and Mobile1 while LifeProof is available at Power Mac Center, Otterbox retail kiosks, iCentre, iBook, InBox and Timeline. 

For more information, visit otterbox.asia and www.lifeproof.asia

By: JENG On 10/30/2017 03:30:00 PM

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"Thor: Ragnarok" Captures the Biggest October Weekend in PH Box-Office at P201.56M Gross

Like a champion gladiator, Marvel Studios’ Thor: Ragnarok conquered the Philippine box-office for the Oct. 25 – 29 period, raking in a thunderous P201.56-M for the No.1 spot and bragging rights as the Biggest October Opening Weekend Ever in PH history.

The latest Thor action-adventure also claimed the 4th Biggest Opening Weekend for 2017 (following Beauty and The Beast, Wonder Woman and Spiderman Homecoming), as well as the Biggest Opening Weekend for a solo Thor title.

In comparison with recent Marvel Studios blockbusters, Ragnarok’s weekend rollout is 35% higher than that of Guardians of the Galaxy Vo. 2, 43% more successful than Doctor Strange, and outplayed Captain America: The Winter Soldier by 30%.

The three highest ranking cinemas in terms of sales are SM Mall of Asia (P7.92-M), SM Megamall (P7.38-M) and SM North EDSA (P7.06-M).

In fourth to tenth notches are Trinoma (P5.48-M), Glorietta 4 (P4.37-M), Greenbelt 3 (P4.04-M), Power Plant (P3.35-M), Greenhills Promenade (P3.15-M), Alabang Town Center (P3.07-M) and Uptown Place (P3.056-M).

Completing the Top 20 are Venice Cineplex (P3.052-M), SM Cebu (P2.94-M), Robinsons Magnolia (P2.92-M), Ayala Malls Cebu (P2.84-M), Shang Cineplex (P2.74-M), SM Aura (P2.63-M), Bonifacio High Street (P2.62-M), U.P. Town Center (P2.586-M), Eastwood (P2.582-M) and SM Southmall (P2.42-M).

Internationally, Thor: Ragnarok has topped the box office with $107.6 million in 52% of overseas markets, a week ahead of its U.S. release on Nov. 3.

Directed by Taika Waititi from a script by Craig Kyle & Christopher Yost and Stephany Folsom and Eric Pearson, Thor: Ragnarok picks up after the events of Avengers: Age of Ultron.

In the film, Thor (Chris Hemsworth) is imprisoned on the other side of the universe without his mighty hammer and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok—the destruction of his homeworld and the end of Asgardian civilization—at the hands of an all-powerful new threat, the ruthless Hela (Cate Blanchett). But first he must survive a deadly gladiatorial contest that pits him against his former ally and fellow Avenger—the Incredible Hulk (Mark Ruffalo).

The film stars Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett, Idris Elba, Jeff Goldblum, Tessa Thompson, Karl Urban with Mark Ruffalo and Anthony Hopkins.

Now showing across the Philippines, Thor: Ragnarok is distributed by the Walt Disney Company.

By: JENG On 10/30/2017 03:06:00 PM

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Filipina Singer Alisah Bonaobra Returns to the X Factor UK, Earns a Standing Ovation on Live Show

Twenty-two-year-old Alisah Bonaobra won UK’s heart and made it back to the live shows on The X Factor UK. Viewers were asked to vote for an eliminated act from the Judges’ House round whom they want to come back and compete in the live shows.

On Sunday’s episode, it was a battle between the Boys and the Girls categories with the theme “Express Yourself.” The X Factor UK hopefuls performed a song of their choice related to the theme.
While introducing her wildcard winner, Sharon Osbourne was very thankful to the public for bringing Alisah back.

Alisah performed "This is My Now" by Jordin Sparks, which greatly impressed the judges and the audience. After her performance, the judges were on their feet and had nothing but compliments for her.

“That song is absolutely perfect for you because this is your now and you deserve to be back on the show. You always should have been on the show!” said Louis Walsh. “It’s almost like a winner’s song, and I love a power ballad with a key change from a great singer and you are a great singer! You’re a great performer. You got great soul and I love the way you fight back!” he added.

Nicole Scherzinger agreed with Louis and referred to Alisah as her little Disney warrior princess. “You just hiya-d and karate chopped all through that song! But you did it with grace. You did it with poise. You did it with strength. I freakin’ adore you!” she expressed. “I look at you and I’m like that’s my little ninja Filipina sister up there! You were meant to be up there, like [what Louis] said, this is your now, because that’s your stage, and you just took it tonight, honey!” she added.

“Everybody says in this contest that they really want this, and they really need to be here. I know your story. I know what you’ve gone through. And you know what? With a voice like yours, you’re gonna be here ‘til the end, Miss! I am so happy for you, so, so happy!” said judge and Girls category mentor Sharon Osbourne.

On the taped interview, Alisah called herself the “comeback queen.” She looked back at her journey where she was let go but asked to come back and fight for her spot at the Six Chair Challenge. Now she is back again as the wildcard winner.

When host Dermot O’Leary asked the judges who they thought won the night, the lady judges Nicole Scherzinger and Sharon Osbourne both favored Alisah.

Alisah survived week 1 of the live shows and will continue with her journey on the competition.

Watch out for Alisah’s next performances on The X Factor UK on RTL CBS Entertainment. For more updates follow RTL CBS Entertainment on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RTLCBSEntertainment, @RTLCBSEntertainment on Instagram and @RTLCBSEntertain on Twitter.

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 10/29/2017 03:16:00 PM

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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

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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

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"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

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

Heads up, natural beauties! WATSONS now gives you only the Naturals your natural beauty deserve; specially formulated products with Certified Organic ingredients that are good for you.

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.

But no need to worry because we’ve got great news for you! Watsons is here to provide you with products you’ll surely love! Made with double the power of organic and natural ingredients sourced from all around the world and definitely free from harmful ingredients, Naturals by Watsons is here to help you achieve naturally beautiful and healthy skin!

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. 

Watsons introduces 7 ranges formulated with certified organic ingredients Olive, Argan, Marula, Aloe Vera, Paw Paw, Rice Bran, and Macadamia, all in Naturals that you can cop exclusively at Watsons. 

With double the power of Naturals by Watsons’ active ingredients, you can get that healthy, beautiful hair and skin you’ve always wanted, giving the TLC it deserves!

Discover Naturals by Watsons:

Olive
Sourced from Italy, Olive is a go-to ingredient that provides deep moisturizing great for getting rid of hair’s dryness and for achieving that cleansed, hydrated skin.

Argan
Argan range works best with extremely dry and damaged hair and skin with its double powered revitalizing and moisturizing. This liquid gold is sourced from Morocco.

Marula
Marula from Africa has a caring formula that restores hair moisture and tames frizz to turn course, brittle hair to soft and smooth locks.

Aloe Vera
Sourced from the US & UK, Aloe Vera range doubles the soothing benefits of organic Aloe Vera and extract for dry and irritated skin while strengthening your hair from roots to tips, perfect for dandruff-prone, oily scalp.

Paw Paw
Paw Paw range from Australia doubles the repairing action for a healthy-looking, smoother skin.

Rice Bran
Japan’s secret to achieving a more luminous-looking skin. Rice Bran effectively whitens without stripping your skin of its moisture.

Macadamia
Another one from Australia, Macadamia range doubles the rejuvenating effects that gets rid of dull, fine hair by rebalancing hair moisture for a revitalized hair and scalp.

 

What a promising range, don’t you agree? Discover double the power of nature’s gifts with Naturals by Watsons! 

Treating your body it deserves need not to be expensive, Naturals by Watsons priced from 99 to 259 pesos and is exclusively available at Watsons and the SM Store Beauty Section! 

Not only that, if you are a SMAC member, you can get 25% off on your favorite Naturals by Watsons products from October 26 to November 22, 2017.

Start taking better care of your natural beauty! Head on over to a Watsons near you and go for Naturals now!

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

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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

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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

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“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

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