Helmed by partners Marie Jamora and Jason McLagan of Indie Pop Films with animation from Apartment D, the music video is a first of its kind in the Philippines to feature a stop-motion animation format that is embedded with Filipino cultural sensibilities.

The journey of Awit

According to award-winning filmmaker Marie Jamora, the music video follows the story of Awit, a toddler who begins to understand her place in the world as she gets more independent from her mom. Tension arises when an incoming new sibling threatens to take the place that was once her own comfort space. Marie Jamora adds, “with this spiritual quest, Awit realizes that she needs to accept her new baby brother in order to reconnect once again with her mother.”

“Being a new mother myself and remembering the experience of having a baby in my own womb, I always wondered what was going on inside, whether there was a different universe that my baby lived in,” says Jamora. “This all inspired and informed me for our video. I don’t think I would have ever thought of this concept if I didn’t go through this experience.”

Director of animation Cami Kwan is proud of how important the film is in documenting the universal experience of growing up, and relates the concept to how a child starts to lose the world they’ve known, and navigate a new realm that is both uncomfortable and terrifying but is part of a bigger life process. “There is a beauty and awe in embracing a wider world, of seeing beyond yourself, but there is an inherent loss in that as well, and we wanted to explore that sense of melancholy as well as that sense of power and joy.”

When you need to deodorize yourself, always find one that suits your smell and your body chemistry. I have been a frequent user of Axe, and I think I have witnessed its fragrance phases, from its usual scent to a more complex one. Among all its produced fragrances, there are quite a few that I like, to name a few are the Musk and the Dark Temptation. It gives you that confidence and attitude, especially when you start talking to the ladies.

If you have experienced going around in a park by yourself, why not let your furry babies encounter the same feeling, a place exclusively for these adorable fur babies. Yes, there's a park inside a mall where your fur babies can enjoy the fun and exciting features of the park. SM City Fairview just opened this park recently. It is just at the right timing because restrictions are now a bit relaxed, but of course, we should always follow health and safety protocols for us, with our fur babies, to enjoy the park's features.

For gamers, GG means "good game," but because of the pandemic, GG changed its meaning to a new one, "go gaming." In the gaming scene, games, gatherings, conventions, and competitions are your usual activities. It happens almost everywhere, but because of the global incident, we get stuck in our houses. It's more fun playing with friends and even more exciting if crowds are cheering for you.

If we cannot convene and go to places for a fun gaming experience, so, GG Company created this idea of GG Truck where this truck goes to your community for a bit of fun and playing experience. Thus, "go gaming" comes because of the on-the-go truck for gaming. It is the first-ever pop-up gaming truck in Southeast Asia.

It is another momentous event for the Asia's Romantic Balladeer Christian Bautista, as he continues his journey in the entertainment industry and reaffirms his loyalty to the Kapuso Network by signing another exclusive contract.

Present during the virtual signing ceremony were Senior Vice President for GMA Entertainment Group Lilybeth G. Rasonable, First Vice President for Drama Productions Redgie A. Magno, First Vice President for Business Development Department III Darling De Jesus-Bodegon, First Vice President and Head of Regional TV and Synergy Oliver B. Amoroso, First Vice President and Head of International Operations Joseph T. Francia, Vice President for Corporate Affairs and Communications Angel Javier Cruz, Senior Assistant Vice President for Alternative Productions Gigi Santiago-Lara, Senior Assistant Vice President for Drama Cheryl Ching-Sy, Senior Program Managers Ruth Marinas, Charles Koo, Mae Zambrano, Ian Roxas, and Carlo Orosa of Stages.

Christian was emotional in expressing his gratitude to GMA-7 for continuing to believe in his many talents throughout the years, “Everything that we’ve been through together from the beginning and up to now, just got me so emotional again. I’m just very thankful, through thick and thin, we have been together, we have done different shows and traveled the world together, having meals together, that’s such a big thing for me as well. The friendship among everyone, artists, our bosses, working together for a common goal.”

We also did ask Christian if he will still be a Kapuso Talent until his retirement age. His reply was as long as they believe in my talent and still want me to be their talent. Probably, will retire in the Kapuso Network.

 

It has been over a year now, and we're still in this pandemic. All are still uncertain until the vaccination is complete though there are still uncertainties we can only hope for the best.

The year in this pandemic has become a survivor series for me. I don't have a full-time job, and my only source of income for my family is blogging and content creation. Since the start of the pandemic, opportunities have become scarce. I'm always looking forward to those little projects that could at least bring food to the table. It has been like a daily task in the survivor series where participants need to win in the challenges to gain rewards. The difference is perhaps the extinguishing of light. If I lose, I can go home but in this pandemic, losing is not an option. But this doesn't stop me because I believe that my faith can pull me through. Work without faith is nothing, and faith without work is the same. As the saying goes, "Kapag may tiyaga, may nilaga! ([literal translation] when there is perseverance, there is stew.)"

Surviving with a grain of mustard seed

Our faith is one of the many driving factors that kept us all in tune and alive. Having faith, as small as a grain of mustard seed, is powerful enough to move mountains. This phrase is one of the many lines in the Bible that kept me moving forward. It may sound too good and impossible for some, but it has been our binding factor to the one, the creator.

If you have seen the movie God's Not Dead, there were two pastors in the film, where their faith, even though they are already Christian Pastors, is tested. Pastor Roland believes in the goodness and grace of the Lord, while Pastor Dave is full of worries. That's why throughout the story, they were negative and positive poles. In our lives, we always face tests and trials.

A test of faith and things happen for a reason

I see the pandemic as a test of faith! It is a question of how big or how small my faith is. A question that applies to everyone, to every individual who's having second thoughts about life. That's why a question of "How many of the prayers become answered prayers?" Well, in my lifetime, I believe all fulfilled prayers, except for those petty ones.

The Philippine Heart Association or PHA presented their conducted research on the prevalence of hypertension among Filipinos. Based on the result of the survey and the figure, it is very alarming. According to them, among the 111 million Filipinos there are 37% of the adults and 4% of the 12-18-year-old age group are hypertensive.

Last June 16, 2021, an online Press Conference was held via zoom to present the 2021 Nationwide Hypertension Survey Results through the organization's "PRESYON 4," the acronym for Philippine Heart Association-Council on Hypertension Report on Study of Hypertension. The background of the report clearly describes that Hypertension in the Philippines has increased in the last two decades, and hypertension-related stroke was the most common cause of mortality.

According to the presentation of Dr. Jorge Sison, Past President of the Philippine Heart Association, Cardiovascular diseases are the biggest pandemic that needs to be addressed aside from the current COVID-19 pandemic. With the number of 17.5 million people who die per year, it is very alarming, it includes heart attacks and strokes. One billion people are at risk for Cardiovascular Diseases because 1.5 billion people today are prone to suffer hypertension.

It is alarming that the number of individuals having hypertension is getting younger and younger each year, the worse part is that the age bracken of these individuals is getting younger.

"We have two pandemics on hand, and this is the bigger pandemic. It's not just about talking of a seasonal pandemic, but this is all year round...," shared by Dr. Jorge Sison.

After listening to the presentation and the question and answer, I learned that I should be more disciplined in taking care of my body and be more mindful of my maintenance medicines. Yes, I also have hypertension from the genes of my father's side. With the PRESYON 4, I was able to associate three words that people can ponder as well. These are Awareness, Treatment, and Implementation.

One of the blooming music royalty, Jayda, will be mesmerizing her viewers not only with her beauty but with her voice. Jayda vows to be in her full element as a singer-performer in the upcoming “Jayda in Concert” event, happening on June 26 (Saturday) at 8 pm with a re-run the next day, June 27 (Sunday) at 10 am on KTX.ph, iWanTTFC, and TFC IPTV.

 

We’re halfway through 2021, and Filipina-American R&B sensation H.E.R. (who is halfway to EGOT status), has not let her foot off the gas! The Grammy and Academy Award winner has finally released her highly-anticipated full-length album, Back of My Mind, via MBK Entertainment/RCA Records.

Clocking in at 21 tracks, Back of My Mind includes a star-studded lineup of guest features by Chris Brown, Ty Dolla $ign, Cordae, Lil Baby, Thundercat, Yung Bleu, DJ Khaled, Bryson Tiller, and YG.   Producers Hit-Boy, Kaytranada, Cardiak, Rodney Jerkins, DJ Camper, and more provide lush and repeat-worthy productions, leaving adequate space for the four-time Grammy Award winner’s pristine vocals (and guitar shredding skills) to shine throughout. R&B at its core, Back of My Mind showcases H.E.R.’s unique versatility as a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.

“This collection of songs comes from feelings and thoughts that I’ve had in the back of mind,” says H.E.R. “That’s where I live sometimes. Some things I talk about in my music and other things I may have been afraid to say or admit. I’m finding freedom in being truthful with expression.”

H.E.R. kicked off 2021 in the most stellar of ways by winning two Grammy Awards - Song of the Year for “I Can’t Breathe” and Best R&B Song for her contribution to Robert Glasper’s “Better Than I Imagined,” plus an Academy Award for her powerful song “Fight For You” from the Warner Bros. Pictures’ film Judas and the Black Messiah.  Her recent show-stopping performance with Chris Stapleton on the CMT Music Awards was proceeded by equally impressive performances on the Billboard Music Awards with DJ Khaled and The Migos, iHeartRadio Music Awards’ Elton John Tribute, Oscars: Into The Spotlight special, Super Bowl LV, and more.  

Currently gracing the cover of Variety, H.E.R is starring in her own special episode of Amazon’s Prime Day Show, featuring music from the new album. On June 21, iHeartMedia will host the iHeartRadio Album Release Party with H.E.R. featuring an exclusive performance and an intimate conversation with Angie Martinez. The event will stream on the FOXSOUL YouTube channel and FOXSOUL.tv., and broadcast across iHeartMedia’s R&B, Rhythm and select Hip Hop radio stations at 9pm ET/6pm PT.

The dynamic performer will return to NYC’s Rockefeller Center on June 25 for her second Today Show summer concert, followed by performances at the BET Awards on June 27, and her first-ever concert with the LA Philharmonic at The Hollywood Bowl on August 13 & 14.

Listen to Back Of My Mind and stay tuned for more exciting news from H.E.R.

Back Of My Mind track list:
01 We Made It
02 Back of My Mind feat. Ty Dolla $ign
03 Trauma feat. Cordae
04 Damage
05 Find A Way feat. Lil Baby
06 Bloody Waters feat. Thundercat
07 Closer To Me
08 Come Through feat. Chris Brown
09 My Own
10 Lucky
11 Cheat Code
12 Mean It
13 Paradise feat. Yung Bleu 14 Process
15 Hold On
16 Don’t
17 Exhausted
18 Hard To Love
19 For Anyone
20 I Can Have It All feat. DJ Khaled & Bryson Tiller
21 Slide feat. YG
 
Links:
Back Of My Mind - https://smarturl.it/BackOfMyMind
Hi-Res Photos/Cover Artwork -  https://www.rcarecords.com/artist/h-e-r/
Connect with H.E.R.:
https://twitter.com/HERMusicx
https://www.instagram.com/hermusicofficial/
https://www.tiktok.com/@herofficial
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFwC3Ryue6CorFm2xCEG0Aw
http://www.her-official.com/

H.E.R.’s Back Of My Mind is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via via MBK Entertainment/RCA Records/Sony Music.

When was the last you saw part of your childhood anime series? Well, I'm sure with the pandemic, it seems off the hook, but thankfully some malls somehow bring backs those memories, that moment when you were all focus only on your life being a child.

 

Kyle Echarri is welcoming a fresh era in his music journey with the release of his second full-length album “New Views,” out now on Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, and other digital music platforms.

"'New Views' because I'm turning 18 and I think it's time for people to see my new views on life, who I am as a person, and new views on my love life, stuff like that," he shared.

A major shift from his debut album in 2016, the young artist personally wrote and composed all seven original tracks included in the album from ABS-CBN’s Star Pop label, and was also heavily involved in the production of most of the songs. Label head Rox Santos served as the album's supervising producer.

"I can say mismong puso ko na siya, it's part of my heart kasi I was able to write the whole thing and produce the whole thing. Sinadya ko talaga kasi I really wanted the fans to feel my heart," Kyle said.

Its key track “Liligawan Na Kita” is a writing collaboration between Kyle and his “Huwag Kang Mangamba” co-stars Seth Fedelin and Andrea Brillantes. The song, produced by Kyle and co-performed by Seth, talks about one’s willingness to wait and court someone very special.

Kyle’s 2020 single “I’m Serious” is also included in the album’s track list along with “Dyosa” which was produced by JayR. Other tracks such as “Mahal Nga Kita” featuring rapper Arvey, “Panaginip,” which is currently featured in the original soundtrack (OST) of anthology series “Click, Like, Share,” “As Long As You’re Mine,” and “Fuego,” which he co-wrote with close friend Darren Espanto—were all self-produced by Kyle.

Meanwhile, in time for his 18th birthday and as a show of gratitude to his fans who have supported him throughout his six years in the entertainment industry, Kyle is set to hold a digital birthday fan con on Sunday (June 20), 7 pm via his kumu account (@echarripapi). Fans can also expect live performances of the “New Views” tracks during the virtual event.

Join Kyle as he reaches new grounds by streaming his latest album “New Views,” now available on various digital music streaming services. For more details, follow Star Pop on Facebook (www.facebook.com/starpopph) and on Twitter and Instagram (@starpopph).

The government's vaccination program is ongoing in every city and municipality, and are giving the vaccines to individuals according to its list of priorities. Perhaps this is our fastest and effective way to fight COVID19, ensuring everyone's safety. One of the local government units that listed the biggest number of people vaccinated on a single day is the City of Manila with a total number of 27,626 on June 18, 2021. Together with the different hospitals under the City, like Sta. Ana and San Lazaro the number would not be impossible to reach. Let us note that Sta. Ana Hospital is one of the respected hospitals to first open a Covid ward.

Yorme Isko Moreno has made vaccination centers more pleasing for its constituents by asking help from SM Manila and SM San Lazaro who agreed to allow the city the use of its air-conditioned theaters as vaccination centers.

Yorme does his mandate, serving the people of Manila.

Aside from the City of Manila, other cities also did go beyond in order to vaccinate more individuals.

When was the last time you had a good book in your hand? So, if you're looking for new reads? Heads up to a nice selection of books at Shopee. 

DonBelle to release “Sigurado” duet on Friday BELLE’S DEBUT SINGLE “SIGURADO” A SONG ABOUT BEING CAREFUL IN LOVE

Young Kapamilya artist Belle Mariano has ventured into recording with her first single “Sigurado,” a song about taking things slow in love.

The Star Pop single is now part of the official soundtrack of “He’s Into Her,” the most-talked-about teen series topbilled by Belle and Donny Pangilinan and the two are also about to release their “Sigurado” duet this Friday (June 18).