Thankfully, technology is friendly enough to get through us right before the pandemic that is why after realizing that we won't be having physical concerts and events for a time being, technology pave way for a new norm of enjoying music. 

 

We all came to this world bearing nothing but our skins. The only difference is the status of our family in this world. As for me, I live with simple things in life. During my toddler years, there are no disposable diapers, only the washable cloth ones. In other words, we live a simple life.

Even though life is simple still, part of our lives is complicated. An aspect that requires responsibility just like the line in Spiderman, "great power comes with great responsibility." It is indeed true, but I prefer to say that "life comes with great responsibility."

Well-off or miserable, we all need to be responsible for how we experience our lives. I remember my younger days adulting is not even a term to use but more of maturity. If you're responsible, you are becoming mature. Now, adulting is a term being used to identify your maturity.

Speaking of adulting, this comes with different responsibilities in life. One of the main aspects of being an adult is financial planning. If you know how to plan your finances, you'll eventually live your life to the fullest. With this, there are plenty of personalities who talk about planning your life and your finances. One of the well-known inspirational speakers and advocates of financial literacy is Bro. Bo Sanchez. Bo Sanchez has written several books that not only inspire but also teach about life and money. There's also Chinkee Tan, who teaches about finances also.

Life or adulting is more about expenses and a bit of fun and leisure. I remember when I was working in the corporate world, I always see deductions from my paycheck. But what's more interesting is the monthly expenses that need to be addressed, like bills, mortgages, loans, insurances, and other expenditures that can uplift your life.

Since adulting is real, I'll be sharing some of the points that I somehow understand. I'm not here to describe the details about expenses, mortgages, loans, and insurances, but the mere facts about it.

 

“Asia’s Soul Supreme” KZ Tandingan and rising P-Pop boy group BGYO composed of Mikki Claver, JL Toreliza, Akira Morishita, and Gelo Rivera joined forces to encourage Filipinos to spread light to all through ABS-CBN’s “Feel Good Pilipinas” dance video and music video.

First revealed last Friday (May 7) on various ABS-CBN platforms, the two releases of “Feel Good Pilipinas” videos hoped to inspire Filipinos to find ways to be happy and connect with each other despite the challenges we are facing in this pandemic.

The lyrics of “Feel Good Pilipinas” were penned by Lawrence Arvin Sibug and Robert Labayen of ABS-CBN Creative Communication Management (CCM) while the music was composed by Thyro Alfaro and Francis Salazar. Maria Lourdes Parawan, also of CCM, provided the English translation.

The dance challenge, on the other hand, was choreographed by “Pinoy Big Brother” alumnus and dance master Mickey Perz.

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

Few days before the Virtual Media Conference of the upcoming iWantTFC anthology series "Click Like Share," one of The Gold Squad members, Andrea Brillantes, made a buzz on social media about her crying scene. The crying was because of her first-ever Game Livestream, in which she played Mobile Legend Bang Bang or MLBB. Andrea detailed her crying video at the media conference, where I asked the question.

"Kailan lang diba nagpost ka na umiiyak ka regarding dun sa first Livestream mo, first game Livestream mo. Kamusta naman yong experience mo dun sa game Livestream mo na umabot ng 600K yong views nya? Ano yong reaction mo dun? Binasa mo ba yong mga comments? (Recently, you posted your crying scene regarding your first Livestream, first game Livestream. How was the experience doing the game Livestream that garnered 600K views? What was your reaction to it? Did you read the comments?)"

Andrea openly shared her experience and struggle in doing the Livestream. From preparations up to the actual stream.

“Sa totoo lang po, hindi po ako marunong sa mga techie na stuff po. Wala pa yung live stream hirap na po ako. Wala pa po yung live stream hirap na po akong magsetup ang daming kailangan i-download, ang daming kailangan ayusin. Dun pa lang po pa-give up na ko kasi hindi nahahandle ng utak ko yon eh. Sanay ako sa script, monologue, hindi ako sanay sa mga kyime kyime na ganyan. Tapos hindi pa po maayos yong wifi connection ko kaya umabot sa three parts yong livestream ko kasi hindi kinaya ng wifi ko. Pero hindi ano na lang, kailangan ko ito gawin. Dun na lang ako kumapit. Tapos ginawa ko na yong first live stream. Kabadong kabado ho talaga ako kasi ayaw kong naglilivestream kasi bilang artista marami na agad magco-comment sayo artista lang ang pangit hindi marunong maglaro, tapos magli-livestream ako GrandMaster lang naman po ako. Hindi po ako magaling at inaamin ko naman po yon eh. Pero kasi kilala ko mga tao sa FB kahit mga simpleng bagay pagtatawanan ka nila. "

Angelica Panganiban, one of the actresses of the Kapamilya Network, made a buzz on social media, as some of her tweets had gone viral. It was her rant tweet that caused a lot of the netizens to respond to it negatively.

Here's what she tweeted

Asia’s Phoenix Morissette is finally releasing her official recording of “Shine” on Friday (May 21) in celebration of the song’s silver anniversary this year.

The timely release is a re-introduction of “Shine’s” original lyrics composed by multi-awarded songwriter Trina Belamide who has joined forces with Star Music to reproduce the well-loved composition originally sang by Ima Castro and later rendered by Regine Velasquez-Alcasid.

ABS-CBN Music creative director and OPM hitmaker Jonathan Manalo has teamed up with Filipino-American musical director Troy Laureta to give “Shine” a fresh gospel waltz vibe while retaining its overall feel.

Morissette’s own version happens after years of singing the OPM tune live on numerous occasions here and abroad. The Kapamilya artist’s YouTube performance video of “Shine” on the Wish Bus has garnered over 7.9 million views and has figured in numerous reaction videos of vocal coaches from different countries who were blown away by her rendition.

“Shine” was originally a Metropop entry first recorded by Ima and performed live by Sweet Plantado during the 1996 Metropop Song Festival held at the Araneta Coliseum where it won second place.

In 2004, the Asia’s Songbird recorded the song for a product commercial and has since then become part of her various shows’ repertoire.

Check out Morissette’s official version of “Shine,” which will be out on music streaming services starting Friday (May 21). The song’s music video will be out on May 30 (Sunday) on Morissette's YouTube channel with a TV launch on "ASAP Natin 'To" on the same day.

For more details, like Star Music on Facebook (www.facebook.com/starmusicph) and follow it on Twitter and Instagram (@StarMusicPH).

Leaving without dessert feels empty. So, anyone here feels that a meal is never complete without dessert! It always feels right to end a hearty family lunch or merienda with something sweet to satisfy your tastebuds.

While this rings true for most people, some prefer sweets that they can munch on while working, studying, or playing games. Instead of enjoying a full plate, people can try out easy-to-eat sweets like Lush Candy, giving them the enjoyable taste of dessert in candy form.

Giving shoppers more options to shop and pay!  As more individuals start to adopt digital payment methods like mobile wallets, ShopeePay, Shopee’s mobile wallet, partners with ten lifestyle brands to provide users contactless in-store payments. Starting today, consumers can safely pay with ShopeePay at National Bookstore, Penshoppe, Sebago, Kipling, Digital Walker, MemoXpress, Puregold, Newstar Shopping Mart, OXGN, and Regatta.

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).