When cuteness invades the music video? It's very rare for a music video to star cute, lovely, and adorable puppies, as Sponge Cola and its creative team made something extraordinary. It's a love story but this love story is not your usual story of a love team, but these are two puppies fall in love in the most adorable, unexpected ways on the music video of Sponge Cola’s “Labis-labis”—out now on YouTube. Showcasing unadulterated romance from the perspective of pets, the visual narrative steps into the world of meet-cute and courtship between two-year-old poodle, Alex and six-year-old mixed-breed aspin, Jamie.

One of the much-awaited anime to be released by Netflix, TRESE, just got interesting as one of the fascinating talents of the Kapamilya Network, Liza Soberano will voice the main character Alexandra Trese. A trailer in Filipino language version was recently released to excite fans even more. 

Filipinos enjoy a nightly feast of action, inspiration, ‘kilig,’ and entertainment by watching TV5, where fresh episodes of ABS-CBN teleseryes such as “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano,” “Huwag Kang Mangamba,” “Init sa Magdamag” and the Asianovela “Count Your Lucky Stars” are aired from Mondays to Fridays.

Viewers who use any digital TV boxes at home such as the TVplus box only need to rescan their device to be able to watch Cardo’s adventures, Mira and Joy’s miracles, Tupe’s fiery hot scenes, and Jerry Yan’s newest series on TV5.

In the ‘pambansang teleserye’ “FPJ’s Probinsyano,” Cardo (Coco Martin) continues his crusade to avenge the death of his dead wife by taking Lia (Jane De Leon) captive and evading the Black Ops team as he figures out his next steps.

Viewers can also get hope and inspiration from “Huwag Kang Mangamba,” where Mira (Andrea Brillantes) and Joy (Francine Diaz) are slowly but surely bringing the town of Hermoso closer to Bro while strengthening their efforts to rebuild the town’s church.

The past comes back to haunt the present in “Init sa Magdamag,” where the worlds of former lovers Tupe (Gerald Anderson) and Rita (Yam Concepcion) are bound to collide as they work together on a community project.

The Tagalized “Count Your Lucky Stars” also kicks the ‘kilig’ and drama up a notch as Calvin (Jerry Yan) and Andi (Shen Yue) figure out how to deal with their relationship and work issues after she drunkenly confessed her feelings to him.

TV5 is one of the many platforms where Filipinos can enjoy their favorite shows as ABS-CBN continues to find ways to reach audiences wherever they may be. Last week, ABS-CBN launched its "Andito Kami Para Sa' Yo" plug on social media, a year after the shutdown of its broadcast operations, to reiterate its commitment to serving and providing Filipinos with entertainment through its shows on free TV, cable TV, and online.

Besides TV5, viewers nationwide can also catch these four primetime shows on cable TV through A2Z Channel at Kapamilya Channel. Fresh episodes of “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano,” “Huwag Kang Mangamba,” and “Init sa Magdamag” are also aired on Jeepney TV. “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” is also available on CineMo.

Online, viewers nationwide can tune in to these shows on Kapamilya Online Live on ABS-CBN Entertainment’s YouTube channel and Facebook page. To watch advanced episodes, just use the iWantTFC app or website, or WeTV and iflix.

For updates, follow @abscbnpr on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom.

With or without pandemic SB19 is sure a hit not only here in the Philippines but in the international music scene as well. Fresh from scoring a 2021 Billboard Music Awards nomination for Top Social Artist along with some of the world’s most celebrated pop acts, SB19 continues to push the envelope with the release of their new song “MAPA” under Sony Music.

In a complete 180-degree turn from the colossal banger that introduced the upcoming album era, “MAPA” takes the form of a rousing ballad that captures SB19 at their most emotionally expressive element. It’s hellbent on returning home with a heartwarming tribute to every parent out there, who has brought direction to our lives every time we feel lost and in need of a north star.

The title, which is a Filipino term that translates to “map” in English, is a portmanteau of “mama” and “papa.” Combining both words, Pablo penned the track to “inspire people to be appreciative of everything that our parents did for us and to give back.”

The multi-talented member of the acclaimed pop group also explained the inspiration behind the song’s title. “It implies that our parents serve as our guidance and direction in life. We released this song to show gratitude and appreciation for helping us survive all the challenges and difficulties that we’ve encountered growing up.”

This is something interesting to know, especially those faces that you see on Shopee livestreams. Read the story. Coming to terms with yourself, flaws and all—and in the age of social media, no less—can be difficult. When unrealistic beauty standards are reinforced everywhere you look, self-acceptance doesn’t always come easy.

As a top beauty and personal care company in the country, Unilever acknowledges its role in championing a new era of beauty. Through projects such as Dove My Hair, My Say and Real Beauty, Unilever resolves to make beauty a positive and inclusive experience for all. As its next step towards celebrating the beauty in diversity, Unilever launches Yes to Positive Beauty on Shopee this May 17-19. The campaign aims to encourage Filipinos to embrace their unique beauty, support inclusivity, and say “Yes” to Positive Beauty.

Need a little inspiration saying “Yes” to Positive Beauty yourself? Follow two Shopee livestreamers’ journeys to self-love below:

Bianca Umali

Bianca Umali calls her foray into livestreaming ‘a leap of faith.’ A year later after taking the plunge, however, Bianca shares that pushing the boundaries of her capabilities was one of the best things she’s ever done for herself. “Embracing yourself, I've realized, is not about staying in one place. It's also about branching out to the different facets of your being.”

Bianca admits that she used to hate her chinita eyes and longed for double eyelid surgery. Now that she recognizes that she does not have to follow unrealistic beauty standards, Bianca is determined to create authentic content as a public figure. She frequently goes live sans makeup. “My viewers can see me raw and unedited, and in turn, they get to see me as a real human being. They’ve seen me with dark circles, blemishes, and puffiness.”

One simple step towards embracing yourself, according to Bianca, is to filter your media consumption. “Our self-image only gets shattered when we are made to believe we do not measure up. Fight this belief by being in command of what you take in, and you will always see yourself as beautiful.”

 

SKY Pay-Per-View tickles viewers' funny bones as it offers Star Cinema's soul-changing comedy film "Momshies! Ang Soul Mo'y Akin!" starring Momshies Jolina Magdangal, Karla Estrada, and Melai Cantiveros, beginning May 28 (Friday).

By a strange twist of fate, the souls of the famous influencer Jolene (Jolina), the wealthy hotelier Karlene (Karla), and the ordinary Mylene (Melai) are switched, leaving them with no choice but to deal with their new, peculiar lives.

Karlene struggles to persuade clients to invest in her hotel because all they see is Mylene, Mylene cannot pursue her Dubai application as she now inhabits Jolene's body, while Jolene can no longer continue her celebrity life as she has taken on Karlene's appearance.

As they become desperate to change their fate, the three bond together to find ways to return to their original bodies and lives in a series of hilarious misadventures.

Find out if Jolene, Karlene, and Mylene's souls go back to where they should be in Star Cinema's newest comedy flick, "Momshies! Ang Soul Mo'y Akin!" airing on SKY Pay-Per-View from May 28 until July 1.

SKYcable subscribers can avail of its 48-hour pay-per-view passes for only P250 and enjoy the whole movie commercial-free and in high-definition in the comfort of home. Visit mysky.com.ph/skyppv or text SKY PPV to 23662 to subscribe.

For more updates, follow SKY on Facebook (fb.com/MySKYCable), Twitter, and Instagram (@myskyupdates).

Adventure, fun, and excitement are some reasons why people enjoy going out and experiencing the outdoors. It is one way of communing with nature. The closer you get to the environment, the more you understand the value of life. Though most people consider going out as a breather for all the stress, still, the mountains and everything around it is there to give us the joy of being outside and liberated.

Speaking of wild and free, and independent, a country with so much more to offer when it comes to outdoor and nature, Canada has an appealing view for every adventurer. A town in Alberta, Canada, brings you not only in the wilderness but also lets you see parts of its historical past.

The town of Banff is one of the many unique towns. Aside from being a resort town, Banff is one of the towns settled inside a National Park. The establishment of Banff was in 1883, after the arrival of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Later, the Banff National Park was instituted, having the town included in the entirety of the park. In 1990, Canada included Banff as one of the municipalities. It was also the first to be incorporated inside a national park.

Since the town is inside a National Park, do they have Banff homes for sale? I couldn't imagine living in a place with all the beauty and sceneries of nature around you, but if it is permitted, I sure do want to own a property in that area. And I can enjoy these different activities.

Hike the Mountain Trails in Summer

If you're seeking the thrill of the mountain, Alberta, Canada, is one of the places to visit. And the town of Banff is the one to discover for yourself. It is the rocky and mountainous part of Alberta. In winter, its icy glacial part beams a perfect scenic view, but when its snowy part starts to melt, its wilderness portion springs the beauty of the mountain. It is the best place to enjoy a good trail hike.

Many adventurers visit this part of Banff for its fascinating trails and the wilderness part of the park. So, if you're in for a long perspiring hike, this activity is perfect. You can pump up yourself with a good fresh air of the mountain and at the same time enjoy the natural beauty of nature.

Wildlife Viewing

The preservation of National Parks is because of their beauty, value, and importance. But mainly, National Parks are sustained for their ecosystem. The wildlife and the system that they have to maintain the balance of nature. The preservation of the living creatures inside of these parks.

If you love taking photos of animals and different creatures, you can spend a day or two or even more in Banff National Park to see these lovely mammals, birds, and other creatures that are endemic to Banff. Maybe you can find your next Photo Piece for the National Geographer here in Banff.

Trail Around on Horseback

If you're back is aching on long walks, you can still enjoy the beauty of Banff by borrowing the back of the horses and ride with them. Banff got these one or three-hour tours around the places of Bow River with a river crossing adventure to experience.

You get to enjoy the view even more from a higher perspective than hiking.

Go Back in History

If remembering the past is a memory lane for you, you might not want to consider including this activity in your list of things to do in Banff. But if you're an old soul who is fascinated with history and past stories, then you might want to feast your eyes and ears on this.

The Banff Park Museum is where they showcase the natural history of western Canada. According to some articles about the museum, it was a log cabin constructed in 1903. I think it is the oldest museum in Canada. Imagine the preservation of historical items, displaying the diverse flora and fauna. It is considered a heritage site of Canada.

Canoe Your Way in the River

If you love canoeing, you can always try the adventure in the water by trailing the Bow River riding on a canoe. Honestly, I haven't tried canoeing, but, if visiting Banff will let me experience it, then it would be captivating.

Aside from these five activities to do in Banff, you can still have more things to do. All you need is the courage to be adventurous.

Something good news for all! Grab Philippines launched its GrabBayanihan Vaccination Support Program to help increase vaccine access and education for Filipinos. The program includes a range of measures to encourage all consumers and driver- and delivery-partners to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Grab Philippines will also work closely with the national and local government units and leverage its ground fleet network and app to offer mobility, communications, and logistics support for their respective vaccination programs.

In a recent survey conducted by Pulse Asia, it revealed that 61 percent of Filipinos don’t wish to get inoculated with a COVID-19 vaccine even if the shot is available. GrabBayanihan Vaccination Support Program is focused on vaccine access and education. As the Philippines begins to roll out vaccinations, Grab is committed to supporting informed and equitable access to vaccines for all Filipinos.

Access: To support easy access to the COVID-19 vaccine and to encourage its employees, partners, and consumers to get vaccinated through the local government units, Grab Philippines is committed to:

• Work with local and national governments to include Grab driver- and delivery-partners in the National Vaccination Program of the Philippine Government as economic frontliners.
• Work with its partners to provide pre- and post-vaccination telemedical consultation to help identify the comorbidity status of its driver- and delivery-partners, and connect them with their local governments for inoculation.
• Extend its Post-Vaccination Livelihood Protection insurance policy free of charge to cover the potential loss of income to driver- and delivery-partners resulting from COVID-19 vaccine side effects.
• Create a specialized fleet of vaccinated driver-partners to provide discounted mobility solutions for senior citizens and high-risk individuals or those with comorbidities going to and from vaccination centers.
• Subject to vaccine supply availability, Grab Philippines will subsidize the cost of COVID-19 vaccines for driver- and delivery-partners who are not covered by the national vaccination program.
• Cover the cost of COVID-19 vaccinations for all Grab Philippines employees and their immediate family members.

Education: Grab Philippines is working closely with the Department of Health to provide up-to-date vaccination information to combat misinformation and boost public confidence in COVID-19 vaccines.

• Together with the Department of Health, Grab Philippines will publish accurate vaccine and other public health information within dedicated high-visibility spaces in the Grab app.
• To help governments better understand the public sentiment around vaccines, Grab Philippines will launch a “COVID-19 Snap Survey”. The survey will enable the Department of Health to conduct lightning polls to gather real-time data on vaccine sentiment. Grab hopes this will enable public health authorities to better tailor their vaccine strategy.
• Grab Philippines will also conduct a series of workshops and town halls to educate its driver-, delivery-, and merchant-partners on the benefits of getting vaccinated.

Grab Philippines Country Head Grace Vera Cruz said: “Many of our kababayans spent the last year making enormous sacrifices for our communities - showing the best of who we are as Filipinos. Now that we are gradually striving towards socio-economic recovery, we believe that the vaccination efforts- from both the private and public sectors- provide much-needed hope for many of our kababayans. Through Grab Philippines’ technology, platform, and partnerships, we are reinforcing our commitment to supporting livelihoods, and helping the recovery of our communities.”

Epson expands its 76” printer series and offers customers greater flexibility with the SC-F10030H, a new dye-sublimation printer that comes with two additional colour options: Fluorescent Yellow and Fluorescent Pink or Light Cyan and Light Magenta, to address the market’s fluorescent and light ink colour demand.

This new dye-sublimation textile printer is the first in Epson’s textile large format printer genre with 6 new PrecisionCore™ Micro TFP printheads and the option for Light Cyan and Light Magenta (LcLm) inks. Working together, these new features enable the highest productivity possible in continuous printing of bright, vibrant textiles.

The textile industry is ever-changing, and the ability to manufacture unique printed textiles on short production run is quickly becoming a business advantage. From delivering production efficiency to producing spectacular print quality, Epson’s SC-F10030H helps businesses evolve and move to the next level.

With its new fluorescent colour options, the SC-F10030H allows businesses to expand to more print applications in apparel, soft signage, or home décor. Industries with high image quality requirements like advertising or interior design can utilise the SC-F10030H to produce eye-catching printouts that provide greater versatility for customers.

Aside from its additional printheads and new colour options, the SC-F10030H retains all the features of the SC-F10030 such as Epson’s Precision Dot Technology, Auto Adjustment features and Self-Repair function to ensure remarkable print quality, high reliability, and enhanced productivity. To improve total customer experience, the new model also comes bundled with an Epson Cloud Solution PORT for remote monitoring to enable accurate failure diagnosis and prompt responses to inquiries.

“Epson continues to innovate in the dye-sublimation space, and the new SureColor F10030H with light color and fluorescent ink options make bold colour applications possible, creating eye-catching output and providing greater versatility for customers,” said Eduardo Bonoan, Head of Marketing, Epson Philippines.

The SureColor FC-10030H industrial dye-sublimation textile printer will be available in the region in June 2021. Please contact your local Epson Authorized Dealer stores for more information.

ABS-CBN and Electric Entertainment’s historic crime drama series “Almost Paradise” overflows with Pinoy pride as it continues to champion Filipino talent in its last two weeks on Kapamilya Channel and A2Z.

Like in the previous eight episodes, the Filipino cast and crew of the American crime drama series promise world-class entertainment in the final two chapters in the story of former U.S. secret agent Alex Walker (Christian Kane), who was drawn back to his old life after retiring in the island paradise of Cebu.

According to ABS-CBN International Production and Co-Production Division Head Ruel Bayani, the company really wanted to show the world the quality of content made by Filipinos through this project.

 

The Gold Squad, Francine Diaz, Kyle Echarri, Seth Fedelin, and Andrea Brillantes are into a new project that will highlight the need for responsible use of social media while exploring its dangerous consequences in the new anthology series “Click, Like, Share.”

It will premiere on June 5 with a new episode dropping every Saturday on KTX.ph and iWantTFC, and will soon be available on TFC IPTV and Upstream.

The digital series will underscore the role that social media plays in people’s lives, especially teenagers, and how it can cause harm on users, such as bashing, cyberbullying, online harassment, and depression.

In the first episode “Reroute,” Brennan’s (Kyle) addiction to social media takes a turn for the worse when an app suddenly falls in love with him and attempts to control his life. Meanwhile, in “Cancelledt,” Karen (Francine) gets caught off guard when her seemingly perfect life online unexpectedly becomes a reality.

In the third episode called “Trending,” Cocoy (Seth) manipulates the truth about a viral story that makes him famous, only for it to come back and haunt him. Andrea will also face the consequences of her actions as Beth in “Poser,” where a face-morphing app produces a clone that takes over her life.

This is a touching ode to all mothers, Cebu-based singer-songwriter Kervin Kane put his pop-rock spin to a special ode to moms comprising of Tausug, Cebuano, and Tagalog lyrics entitled “Ina Ku Kalasahan (Mahal Kong Inay).”

In an interview on MOR Entertainment’s digital show “Good Time ‘To,” Kervin said the heartbreaking song is about a mother who is gone too soon, a reminder for listeners to express their gratitude for their moms while they still can.

Mang Takbil composed the original Tausug song, which now includes additional Tagalog and Cebuano lyrics in the remake. Ryan Sarmiento produced the new single released by ABS-CBN’s rock/alternative label DNA Music.

The original “Ina Ku Kalasahan” became popular in Tawi-Tawi a decade ago. In 2016, “MMK” also played the track in one of its episodes. A Malaysian soul and R&B artist based in Sabah named Min Yasmin also recorded her own version of the touching ballad.

As the first ever act to grace the kumu Live Events’ virtual stage, Miguel, Paolo, Pat, Agnes, Poch, Keifer, Andrew, Jam, and Toni will certainly put on a heartfelt and satisfying showcase for their fandom ‘Liwanag.’

The nine-piece folk pop/pop rock band is expected to serenade viewers with hits like "Leaves," "Maybe the Night," "Pagtingin," "Kathang Isip,” “Lifetime,” and latest single “Upuan.”

A partnership between the country’s number one music channel MYX and the newly launched kumu Live Events, Ben&Ben’s virtual offering will be exclusively seen via the Pinoy community app’s desktop platform kumu.live.

Tickets for the one night only online event are now available for purchase at bit.ly/32H1ciH, which are priced at P499 and P999 for general admission and VIP tickets respectively.

A general admission ticket allows a holder access to the main show’s livestream, while the VIP ticket owner will enjoy the additional perk of joining the virtual meet-and-greet with Ben&Ben after the show.

Don’t miss Ben&Ben’s virtual concert presented by MYX and kumu Live Events this May 22 (Saturday) at 7 PM! For more details, follow MYX Philippines on Facebook (www.facebook.com/MYX.Philippines), Twitter (@MYXphilippines), and Instagram (@myxph).

Convenience and safety are what Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, has in mind as they now offer another rewarding method to pay for your cash-on-delivery (COD) orders using ShopeePay’s Scan to Pay feature.

The pandemic has pushed a lot of Filipinos to opt for cashless transactions more than ever. The total transaction value of digital payments in the country expects to show an annual growth rate of 16.40% and amount to 28 billion US dollars by 2025[ Statista]. With more Filipinos maximizing the potential of mobile wallets, ShopeePay aims to make it easier and secure for people turning to digital payment methods. With ShopeePay, users can venture into new opportunities whether it’s for personal or business purposes.

Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “As digital payments take on a greater significance in the lives of Filipinos, it is essential that we come up with initiatives that’ll make payments seamless, safer, and more worthwhile for our consumers. Through this additional payment method, we can help people adapt to the evolving digital space and make the transition to a cashless society a lot more convenient.”

By using Scan to Pay with Shopee Xpress, Shopee users can check the parcel first to see if the order is correct and in good condition before paying for it. In addition, payment is contactless - ensuring the safety of both the buyers and riders to reduce potential health risks.


To make users' experiences more rewarding, users who pay for their online purchases with ShopeePay through QR code scanning can get up to 20% cashback* until June 10.

Here’s a guide on how users can safely Scan to Pay for their COD purchases via ShopeePay:

1.Choose Cash on Delivery (COD) as a mode of payment and Shopee Xpress as a shipping option when checking out an item.
2.Inform the Shopee Xpress rider about the preference to pay COD via ShopeePay
3.Click ShopeePay wallet and choose “Scan”
4.Scan the QR code of the Shopee Xpress rider
5.Input the needed transaction order amount and your ShopeePay PIN
6.Enjoy 20% cashback once payment is complete

For more information, visit https://shopee.ph/m/cod-via-shopeepay.

Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.