Jessa Zaragoza and Dingdong Avanzado Mark Showbiz Anniversary with Joint Album Under Star Music

Star Music brings in double the musical excitement as OPM hitmakers Jessa Zaragoza and Dingdong Avanzado are coming out with their joint album, the much-awaited “20/30 Commemorative Anniversary Album,” to mark their 20th and 30th showbiz anniversary, respectively.

This special album has 10 beautiful tracks plus two bonus tracks featuring some of their original hits, exciting cover songs, and a duet from the couple entitled “Panghabangbuhay.”

Jessa’s versions include “Hindi Na Bale” featuring Michael Pangilinan, and “Maghihintay Sa’yo,” originally performed and popularized by Dingdong. It also carries the Phenomenal Diva’s songs “Ibigay Mo Na” and “Ikakasal Ka Na.”

Dingdong, meanwhile, revived the OPM classic by Rey Valera, “Walang Kapalit.” Also part of the album is his version of “Paalam Na,” a Rachel Alejandro song he originally composed which he performed this time together with Angeline Quinto.

The commemorative album wouldn’t be complete without a medley of Jessa’s biggest hits “Bakit Pa,” “Pa’no Kaya,” and “Di Ba’t Ikaw,” but all performed by the original Prince of Pop.

It also includes Dingdong’s “Wish I Could” sang by the couple’s daughter, Jayda Avanzado, as well as the theme song of the new ABS-CBN Kapamilya Gold series “Hanggang Saan” entitled “Sa Ngalan ng Pag-ibig” sang by Jessa, plus bonus tracks “Bakit Mo Ako Iniwan” (Jessa) and “Iibigin” (Dingdong).

For more details, visit Starmusic.ph, like Star Music on facebook.com/starmusicph, and follow it on Twitter and Instagram @ StarMusicPH.

By: JENG On 12/08/2017 08:40:00 PM

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Kathryn Bernardo's Transformation in "La Luna Sangre" Sets New All-Time High Rating, Trends Worldwide

More viewers nationwide tuned in to Malia’s (Kathryn Bernardo) much-awaited transformation into a werewolf last Tuesday (December 5) in “La Luna Sangre,” setting a new ratings record for the program and even trending on Twitter worldwide.

According to Kantar Media, the show hit its new all-time high national TV rating of 38.5% from combined urban and rural homes, or more than double the rating of its rival program that only got 15.3%.

Even before the airing of the episode, netizens had already tweeted their excitement over Malia’s transformation, making the hashtag #LLSItIsTime a trending topic on Twitter worldwide. Fans also shared positive feedback about the show’s visual effects and commended Kathryn’s and Daniel’s acting.

“La Luna Sangre made me watch a teleserye again. Well, who can resist to watch great actors in one frame?” shared @slaytroy

“This is the kind of episodes you shouldn’t miss. Malia’s transformation and her reunion with Tristan definitely stood out tonight,” tweeted @TOneTGAwayyyWP

Twitter user @XavierJohnFord, meanwhile, said, “I must admit, Kathryn nailed it tonight. You have been awakened at last, Bagong Itinakda.”

“Superb acting by KathNiel. And don't forget Richard, the best person for the role!” @moi_amz commented

Aside from Malia’s full powers finally coming out, Tristan’s (Daniel Padilla) real identity is slowly unfolding as well after the same marks on Sandrino’s body appeared on his. What is the real connection between Sandrino and Tristan How will it affect the relationship of Malia and Tristan?

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 12/06/2017 08:22:00 PM

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Vivo Philippines Sealed its Position as the Top Mobile Phone Industry with a $4-Billion Partnership with Qualcomm

Vivo, a young leading global smartphone brand, has been making waves in the country since it first hit Philippine market in March 29, 2016. Since its entry into the local scene, the topnotch brand has vied with other strong phone brands and has proven its developing dominion amongst Filipino smart phone enthusiasts. Just September this year, Vivo launched the revolutionary V7+. 

The V7+ instantly proved itself to be an instant hit and the best accessory for any young, hip, and out-and- about individual in the country. Known as a selfie-centric phone, the V7+ perfects all shots for clearer selfies with its 24MP front-facing camera - an industry-first - with LED flash and smart photography algorithms provides for a clear-cut, crisp, and natural-looking photo. Impressive enough, in just a span of less than two years, Vivo has found a well-deserved spot in a highly-competitive global arena of mobile smart phones both locally and abroad because of its innovative line of phones that are easy on the pocket.

 

To maintain Vivo’s top position in the technology and mobile phone arena, the smart phone brand and
one of Qualcomm's key partners, has signed a memorandum of understanding worth 4 billion U.S. dollars with Qualcomm last November 9. The said memorandum strengthened Vivo and Qualcomm's technical partnership and patent sharing and will ensure that Vivo’s position on top in the smart phone industry will maintain its momentum. With the help of Qualcomm's optimized platforms, Vivo aims to stay faithful to its commitment of delivering innovative and technologies that are at the forefront in mobile photography, gaming, smart power saving, and many more. With the ever changing and evolving technology in the realm of communications, Vivo is also working with Qualcomm on research and development in the biometrics space with the introduction of Vivo Under Display fingerprint scanning solution based on Qualcomm fingerprint sensors at the Mobile World Congress in July this year. This said innovative solution did not disappoint and as such, Vivo plans to continuously work on other technologies, particularly 3D facial identification, palm prints, fingerprints, iris scanning and other biometric technologies, to improve the ease-of- use and security of mobile phone biometrics.

Moreover, with the emergence of 5G, Vivo is looking closely into the significance of human-computer interaction in the 21 st century world and has planned a series of collaborative initiatives to accelerate the formulation of 5G standards. In terms of the 5G SoC (System on Chip), Vivo will also share its many years of consumer market experience with Qualcomm to provide consumers with a better and more customized user experience.

Vivo has always heavily competed to stay as the leader in technology application and consumer insights. In order to fulfill this goal and its ambition to stay at the forefront of technology by working
with global partners, Vivo, in October 20, officially headwayed into Hong Kong and faithful to its global expansion goal into the global market, Vivo will soon introduce their top-of- the-line products to Taiwan, Singapore and Russia, as their first foray into the European market, followed by a push into the African market in early 2018.

For inquiries about Vivo, visit the Vivo website at www.vivo.com/ph or check out their Facebook
(https://www.facebook.com/VivoPhil), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vivophil/), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/vivo_phil) accounts

By: JENG On 12/05/2017 08:01:00 PM

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Last Five Chance to See "Matilda" at the Meralco Theater

“Even if you’re little, you can do a lot” says a line in Naughty which is probably the most popular song from the well-loved and award – winning musical Matilda. This says much about Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group’s latest offering as it stages for the first time in the Philippines Roald Dahl’s classic story about Matilda – an amazing little girl with extraordinary intelligence and psychokinetic powers.

Now on its final weekend from December 8 – 10 at the Meralco Theater, this musical shows how little Matilda and her friends fought against the injustices of childhood with their wit, bravery and by being a little bit naughty.

Since its opening performance last November 10 at the Meralco Theater, Matilda the Musical has been highly-acclaimed by theater-goers both young and old making it one of the best theater events this season. Headlining this wonderful musical treat dubbed by Jovic Yee in an article as “the future of Philippine theater”, are three equally talented and brilliant Matildas – Esang de Torres, Felicity Kyle Napuli and Uma Naomi Martin.

 

From the outstanding performances of theater veterans and the amazing young actors who played Crunchem Hall’s revolting children to its masterfully crafted set design this musical is certainly a delightful production.  “There was not a moment that there was no anticipation, not a second that there was no excitement, not a blip where there was no engagement between audience and production”, says theater critic Sujata S. Mukhi. Another theater critic and online editor Vladimir Bunoan, described the musical as one that should easily appeal to the Harry Potter crowd with its dark and magical themes, empowered characters and imaginative visuals. Atlantis’ staging of this Dahl classic is one that captured the hearts of its audience – a powerful representation of an innocent story with a poignant charm that knows no age.

There will be no re-runs so catch Matilda The Musical on its final weekend from December 8 – 10 at the Meralco Theater. Tickets are available at Ticketworld (call 891-9999 or visit www.ticketworld.com.ph).

For more information and complete show details, visit http://atlantistheatrical.com/faq.

By: JENG On 12/05/2017 01:59:00 PM

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