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Saturday, September 18, 2021

Piolo Pascual Still A Kapamilya and will Star in 2 ABS-CBN Shows

Toto 1:04:00 PM

The Ultimate Heartthrob once said he never left and “see you soon.” Like a true gentleman who honors his word, Piolo Pascual on Thursday (September 16) signed up anew with ABS-CBN, his home network for many years.

A red carpet welcome was rolled out for Piolo before his contract signing in ABS-CBN, where he was joined by ABS-CBN president and CEO Carlo Katigbak, COO of broadcast Cory Vidanes, group CFO Rick Tan, Dreamscape Entertainment head Deo Endrinal, and his talent manager Lulu Romero.

Kapamilya viewers can look forward to Piolo headlining two programs in ABS-CBN – a teleserye with new Kapamilya star Lovi Poe, and a romantic-comedy series where he reunites with Angelica Panganiban.

In his over 25 years as a Kapamilya, Piolo became known as a man of many talents. But what truly brought him closer to audiences over the years are his shows and movies that have become part of their lives and are now considered Filipino classics.

With hit shows like “Mangarap Ka,” “Lobo,” “Lovers in Paris,” “Noah,” box-office films such as “Dekada ’70,” “Starting Over Again,” “Milan,” “Don’t Give Up on Us,” and many more, Piolo solidified his status as the country’s most sought-after leading man and one of the finest actors of his generation.

Friday, September 17, 2021

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JobStreet Partners with CSC for the 24,000 Government Job Positions Nationwide Through the Virtual Career Fair with Its Career Tools

Toto 11:04:00 PM

A partnership to offer more than 24,000 government job vacancies nationwide for job seekers. The leading online job portal JobStreet hosts its Virtual Career Fair in partnership with the Civil Service Commission (CSC) happening on September 20 to 24.

This is in line with the platform’s continued commitment to provide jobs that matter during these increasingly unpredictable times, empowering candidates that were affected by the pandemic and the recent strict implementation of community quarantine.

Over 160 government agencies are participating in the Virtual Career Fair, offering various specializations such as Security/Armed Forces/Protective Services, Education Clerical/Administrative Support, General Work (Housekeeper, Driver, Dispatch, Messenger, etc), Healthcare (Nurse, Medical Support, Assistant), among others.

Central Visayas, CALABARZON (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon) and MIMAROPA (Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan), Eastern Visayas, Zamboanga, and Cordillera Administrative Region are the top locations for the said government jobs.

According to The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), around 90,000 workers were affected by the recent Enhanced Community Quarantine. They have either permanently lost their jobs or are under flexible work arrangements.

Based on JobStreet’s Global Talent Survey, many jobseekers are now prioritizing job security over financial compensation due to the unpredictability of the COVID-19 crisis. Furthermore, the government sector is one of the top employers in JobStreet, hence viewed as a more secure career option by Filipino workers at this time.

With this, JobStreet and CSC offer employment opportunities in the public sector by bringing jobseekers and hiring government agencies together in the virtual career fair.

The joint initiative is also in commemoration of the CSC’s 121st Philippine Civil Service Anniversary, wherein they committed to holding an enjoyable, productive, and helpful virtual job fair this 2021.

“It has always been JobStreet’s advocacy to provide every Filipino with jobs that matter, and it’s an honor that the Civil Service Commission trusted us again to be a part of this initiative to help candidates rebuild themselves and find an opportunity to be of service to our nation,” shared JobStreet Philippines Country Manager Philip Gioca.

Also, during the press briefing, we did ask about the percentage of the plantilla positions and the contract of services that will be offered at this job fair. Accordingly, it was responded that the percentage is much of a 70% and 30%. Interesting that there will be more job opportunities will be offered in the government sector.

Applicants during the Virtual Career Fair in partnership with CSC can explore the platform’s live chat feature and Facebook Live events, with the chance to be interviewed on-the-spot. To register for the Virtual Career Fair, visit http://jobstreet.com.ph/vcf-9.

Talent empowerment with the right tools

On top of this event, JobStreet has also amplified its valuable support for jobseekers with its newest feature in the platform⁠—Career Tools.

Dedicated to uplift and empower candidates in their professional journey, JobStreet’s Career Tools is a convenient, one-stop-shop feature with helpful tools and information to guide jobseekers in making the right career decisions. It includes an Interview Practice Tool, Resume Templates, Cover Letter Templates, a Career Development Planner, and a Salary Calculator.

The Interview Practice Tool contains the most commonly asked interview questions with actionable tips to help candidates prepare and respond positively for their next interview. Candidates can also utilize the downloadable Resume and Cover Letter Templates as a starting point to their online job hunting. The Career Tool also offers a Career Development Planner to help guide jobseekers towards their next step and a Salary Calculator for a quick way to find out their estimated take-home pay.

For easy access, Jobstreet created a landing page meant as a one stop destination for retrieving all career tools.

“We’re very excited to introduce the Career Tool to our candidates and be of great help with their online job hunting. JobStreet is doing its best to support jobseekers more than ever and we hope that through this simple initiative, we can make their career journey a little bit more manageable and productive,” said JobStreet Senior Sales Manager Mr. Ryan Tordesillas. Check out the Career Tools via https://bit.ly/JobStreetCareerTools.

Thursday, September 16, 2021

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“MARRY ME, MARRY YOU’S” Delights Viewers with its Heartwarming Pilot Episode

Toto 7:17:00 AM

Have you watched the first few episodes of the newest series on the Kapamilya Network? If you have I'm sure you've already found it fun and light series but brings the reality of life and its lessons.

Joy, laughter, and heartwarming family moments delighted viewers of ABS-CBN’s newest teleserye, “Marry Me, Marry You,” as its pilot episode made its highly anticipated premiere on Monday (September 13) and trended on Twitter Philippines.

The first episode of the series, which stars Paulo Avelino and Janine Gutierrez, was filled with good vibes and tear-jerker moments as it centered on the tight-knit relationship of Camille (Janine) and her three loving godmothers Elvie, Marvi, and Paula (Cherry Pie Picache, Vina Morales, and Sunshine Dizon).

Viewers sang the praises of the episode on social media, commending its stars, touching storyline, and lessons about unconditional love and family.

“I already watched the advanced episode on iWantTFC, but I had to watch it again on Kapamilya Channel, kudos @DreamscapePH. The series is so refreshing and very light but still very heartwarming,” said Twitter user @denydaveee.

“This new teleserye of ABS-CBN is just so good. This is very poignant and a feel-good kind of teleserye. It will make you laugh, cry, and learn a lot of lessons. All the elements of a great series are in Marry Me Marry You. KUDOS TO ABS-CBN!” said @JustBGYO.

“It’s nice to see the refreshing roles of miss Sunshine, miss Picache, miss Vina. I love their collab! ABS-CBN never disappoints in delivering quality teleseryes. The flow is very heartwarming and we can really learn valuable lessons from this series!” commented Roniel Estaniel on YouTube.

Twitter user @mikgeloJKakinte posted, “Marry Me Marry You is beautiful! It gives off K-drama feels and the whole family will be able to relate to the story. This is the kind of light teleserye we need right now #MMMYFamily.”

In the succeeding episodes of “Marry Me, Marry You,” Camille and Andrei (Paulo) will meet for the first time and will grow curious of each other's family backgrounds after they get involved in a road accident. Andrei will make an extra effort to do research on Camille's identity after he finds a bracelet of hers that is identical to the one he owned as a child.

Don’t miss “Marry Me, Marry You” airing weeknights at 9:20 PM on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, TV5, Kapamilya Online Live on ABS-CBN Entertainment’s YouTube channel and Facebook page, iWantTFC, WeTV, and iflix. Viewers who use any digital TV box at home such as the TVplus box only need to rescan their device to be able to watch “Marry Me, Marry You” on TV5 and A2Z. For viewers outside of the Philippines, catch it on The Filipino Channel on cable and IPTV.

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

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

World Vision's 5K Campaign Challenge Supported by Student Fundraiser to Helps Thousands of Learners

Toto 11:14:00 AM

Students across the Philippines once again showed their support for fellow learners whose education were affected by the pandemic by joining World Vision’s 2020 5K Campaign Challenge, a fundraising initiative for the benefit of the child-focused organization’s COVID-19 emergency response.

Going above and beyond their goals, World Vision’s student ambassadors were able to raise more than PHP 300,000 and the total amount of donations will be used to help over 3,000 learners all over the country.

The 5K Campaign Challenge’s objective is to encourage the participating students to fundraise among their peers and relatives to help children receive modules and gadgets to continue their education.

During the pandemic, the common challenge among children have been their education, which was why Abutin Nat10 was selected as the focus of the 2020 5K Campaign Challenge. Funds raised for Abutin Na10, a program created by World Vision in partnership with DepEd, will contribute to DepEd’s Learning Continuity Plan and its multi modal approaches, so that children can continue to learn and develop their life skills even in these difficult times. The students who participated in the 5K Campaign Challenge came from schools across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao in a Virtual Congratulatory Event hosted by World Vision, the following students were recognized because of their huge contribution to make the initiative a great success.

The Top Advocates or students who encouraged others to join the campaign are Arisha of Brent International School, who invited friends to participate in the fundraising and even partnered with a local business to reach her goals, Carina of Homeschool Global, who also invited 3 other friends to fundraise with her and Bernice of Homeschool Global, who advocated for the cause through a livestream performance.

The First Achievers or students who first achieved the target goal of PHP 5,000 are Paige of Homeschool Global, Imma of Paref Woodrose, and Luisa of De La Salle MHSI.

Meanwhile, the Top Fundraisers of the 5K Campaign Challenge are Kreisha of Homeschool Global, Yashmin of Ateneo De Cebu, and Margau Leanne of Beacon Academy.

“I was reading several articles on how to do volunteer work as a teenager who was being discouraged to go out during the pandemic. I wanted to be useful, to contribute to the success of others and to help. What do I do to figure out where to start? World Vision happened to teach me how to answer that question. With that, I would love to take this opportunity to thank this organization for giving the youth the chance to contribute and be the change society wishes to see,” said Leanne, the Top Fundraiser from Beacon Academy who was able to raise PHP 92,000 for the initiative.

“Being accepted into the student ambassadorship program will remain a huge blessing to me as it opened me to the path I’ve always wanted to take during the pandemic, which is to be able to help even if I was restricted to the four corners of my bedroom. Being awarded as one of the top fundraisers made me realize a lot of things… in that even during tough times, there are still some people willing to extend their helping hand to those who need it,” Leanne shared.

World Vision Celebrity Ambassador Jasmine Curtis-Smith led the 5K Campaign Challenge by inspiring everyone to unite and become #OneForChildren especially during this challenging period.

“The reality is that not everyone has access to internet or gadgets. This campaign will provide students with different modes of learning because we believe that their education should not be affected or stopped because of Covid-19. Again, Abutin Na10 sampung piso, sampung araw, sampung milyong Pilipino para sa sampung milyong mag-aaral!” said Curtis-Smith.

Meanwhile, the Perkins Twins Jesse and Christian also congratulated the youth who steps up to help others during these trying times. “What you guys do is such an amazing thing because obviously it helps those in need but also they’re the next generation, they’ll never forget the help you’ve given them,” Jesse said.

Also supporting the 5K Campaign Challenge are World Vision’s corporate partners Promate and Urbanize.

“It’s so inspiring to see students helping and supporting fellow students, especially the ones who need our help. Thank you for sharing joy and hope to them. We find that the times creating anxiety for us, sapping the hope from our hearts, these are the same things that spur us to get out of our comfort zones and try to become the better version of our ourselves in order to reach out and be a blessing to others,” said Jun Godornes, World Vision Resource Development Director.

“We also hope you discovered something new about yourself, what you are most passionate about, how you can do things you thought were impossible...and become the change agents that we need to see more in this world,” Godornes added.

To know more about World Vision’s 5K Campaign Challenge and its initiative against COVID-19, please visit https://www.worldvision.org.ph. You may also follow /worldvisionph on Facebook and @worldvisionphl on Instagram for updates.

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

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Eight singers fight for their dreams in 5th "Tawag ng Tanghalan" finals on "It's Showtime"

Toto 12:31:00 PM

This coming Saturday, one of eight singers from different parts of the country will change their life forever as they battle it in the fifth "Tawag ng Tanghalan" grand finals on "It's Showtime"

Find out who among finalists Reiven Umali, Froilan Cedilla, Psalm Manalo, Gem Christian, Adrian Manibale, Anthony Castillo, Lorraine Galvez and Aixia Mallary will follow the footsteps of Noven Belleza, Janine Berdin, and Elaine Duran, and JM Yosures.

The new champion will win P1 million, a brand new house and lot from Camella worth P2.3 million, a recording contract with ABS-CBN Music, a management contract under Star Magic's Polaris, and a trophy designed by Toym Imao.

During the mediacon of the Tawag ng Tanghalan, we were able to ask the Hurados if they have already seen potentials to these finalists and who among they think will be hailed as the Grand Champion? The Hurados graciously shared that each one of them has their favorites already but sometimes things change on the day of the final round.

During the first round, the finalists are set to showcase their chosen 'pangmalakasang' song. At the end, only the three finalists with the highest scores from the judges will move on to the last round.

Like the past 'Huling Tapatan,' the three remaining finalists will perform a medley of their musical influences. Compared to the first round, half of the scores of the contestants will come from the votes of the viewers. The finalist who garners the highest combined scores from the judges' scores and votes from the madlang people will take home the fifth "TNT" grand champion title.

Who among the eight finalists will prevail? Don't miss the intense battle in the 'Huling Tapatan' of "Tawag sa Tanghalan" on "It's Showtime" on A2Z channel on free TV and digital TV boxes, Kapamilya Channel on cable and satellite TV, Kapamilya Online Live on ABS-CBN Entertainment’s YouTube channel and Facebook page, and on the iWantTFC app (iOs and Android) and on iwanttfc.com. Viewers outside of the Philippines can also catch it on The Filipino Channel on cable and IPTV.

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

Thursday, September 9, 2021

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Three Shopee Sellers Gear Up for 9.9 Super Shopping Day to Scale their Business

Toto 8:00:00 AM

The current global situation brought about significant lifestyle changes: more people are working from home, consumers are shopping online for their convenience, and business owners are transitioning to online and e-commerce platforms to stay afloat. Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, shares three sellers who found success online with Shopee and how they are preparing for the much-anticipated 9.9 Super Shopping Day.

Obra Ni Juan: Supporting Employees and their Families

Obra Ni Juan, a local clothing store, halted their operations inside a leading mall when the pandemic hit. They decided to shift to online selling to continue their business, launching their Shopee store last June 2021. Obra Ni Juan started to make their products available to a bigger and wider audience while continuously generating sales even with their physical stores being closed. “Because of Shopee, our employees are able to continue providing for their families despite these trying times.”

They are content with the Shopee Seller experience as Shopee provided them with an assigned Incubation Manager who guides them through the onboarding process and supports them in maximizing the different tools they can use to increase sales and foot traffic. With 9.9 approaching, Obra Ni Juan says, “We are bolstering our stocks for our existing products and we have been continuously preparing new items and designs to offer to our Shopee customers. We will also utilize other Shopee marketing incentives such as free Shopee Ad Credits; which leads to clicks that are converted to actual sales and continue to utilize the available marketing tools to scale our business.”

Cleanstar: Building Customer Loyalty

Cleanstar is a one-stop shop for all dental floss needs that supplies affordable, innovative, and high-quality dental floss pick products. During the early stages of their business, they saw Shopee as an opportunity to extend their reach. “By regularly attending the online webinars organized by Shopee and accessing helpful resources on educational hubs, we managed to set up our Shopee online store. The key is utilizing everything that Shopee offers and to just be consistent in what you are doing.”

Cleanstar leverages Shopee Live and In-App Business Insights the most. “Through Shopee Live, we can discuss our product line to our customers and also educate people regarding oral health which helped us gain more followers. Through In-app Business Insights, we also get to monitor the overall performance and health of our store through data and inform us on which aspects we can improve on, and allows us to reply to customers’ feedback about our products. It’s really humbling to see the growth in our follower numbers, and how they give feedback every time they order.”

With the number of orders they were receiving, Cleanstar eventually decided to hire a team just for fulfilling Shopee orders. This coming 9.9, Cleanstar is preparing its stocks early to fulfill orders without the hassle. They also put up ads on the site to improve the visibility of the products.

Martipaps Gift Shop: Increased Daily Orders

Martipaps Gift Shop started selling on Shopee in 2016. They sell various kinds of toys from building blocks and toy cars to mini kitchen sets and pop-up tent playhouses. In the past, they used to do meet-ups and pick-ups, but it took up too much time. “The time spent on doing meet-ups was transformed by selling on Shopee because of its free shipping and Shopee guarantee. A door-to-door cash-on-delivery service where buyers can feel at ease with their purchase. Martipaps saw an increase in sales as they managed to save time on doing meet-ups to focus on managing their store on Shopee.”

Ever since joining Shopee, her orders grew from one shipment a day to about 100 packages daily. She encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to try being a Shopee seller. “Start small. Start from the things you love, because if you love what you are doing you will never get tired of it. You will look for more exciting things, improvements, and additions to make your shop better. Utilize all the tools that Shopee offers - they are like helping hands that can support us to succeed in the online selling business.”

Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day

The Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day is one of the much-anticipated sales of the year. Aside from cost-saving deals, Filipinos can enjoy added rewards and convenience by going cashless with ShopeePay. It is an all-in-one e-wallet that shoppers can use to Buy Load, Pay Bills, and Scan to Pay at thousands of merchants nationwide. This September 9, users can enjoy exclusive ShopeePay promotions such as up to 50% cashback on bills payment; up to 50% off on mobile load; and ShopeePay ₱1 Deals from Puregold, Seaoil, Potato Corner, and many more.

For more deals this 9.9 Super Shopping Day, visit https://shopee.ph/m/99.

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

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Shopee Presents an Action-Packed 9.9 Super Shopping Day TV Special with K-Pop Stars TWICE and Prizes Worth up to ₱11 Million

Toto 12:30:00 AM

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, invites everyone to enjoy the best entertainment and stand a chance to win big prizes at the 9.9 Super Shopping Day TV Special this September 9, 9:30 PM to 11:00 PM, on GMA 7 and Shopee Live. Filipinos can look forward to performances from K-Pop group TWICE and local artists, up to ₱11,000,000 worth of prizes, and flash deals from leading brands in the country.

Here are the highlights of the 9.9 Super Shopping Day TV Special:

Exciting performances from K-Pop girl group TWICE and local celebrities. Headline performer TWICE will wow all audiences with their stunning visuals, renditions of hit songs, and perfectly choreographed numbers. Members of ONCE, the official TWICE fandom, can get their light sticks ready, tune in to support their favorite group, and show their love by using the hashtag #ShopeePHxTWICE on social media. Meanwhile, local stars Glaiza de Castro, Winwyn Marquez, Bianca Umali, Mark Herras, Sef Cadayona, Rodjun Cruz, Mannex Manhattan, Kris Lawrence, Bugoy Drilon, and Khel Pangilinan will treat fans to powerful performances. Juancho Trivino, Michele Gumabao, Gil Cuerva, and Luane Dy will also join Shopee brand ambassador Willie Revillame as his co-hosts.

Big prizes worth ₱11,000,000 up for grabs and Kris Aquino’s return to Shopee Quiz. TV icon Kris Aquino will bring her signature fun personality to the TV show as she returns as the game master of Shopee Quiz, where one user gets a chance to win ₱500,000 when they answer each trivia question correctly. Three Shopee Shake players each get to win not just a house and lot sponsored by Lumina, but also ₱100,000. Lastly, two lucky Shopee Milyonaryo winners each get to take home a ₱1,000,000 cash prize, one of which is sponsored by Frontrow.

Limited-time flash deals from trusted Shopee Mall brands. Shoppers should gear up for flash deals from leading telco, electronics, lifestyle, and food brands such as Smart Bro, INSPI, Kleenfant, Potato Corner, Gong Cha, Pedigree, OPPO, Enfagrow, Lactum, Bonchon, Domino's, and CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice.

More deals at Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day

Until September 9, shoppers can make the most out of online shopping at Shopee’s 9.9 Super Shopping Day with promotions such as free shipping with no minimum spend, 20% cashback, and Daily ₱1 Deals. They can also enjoy discounts of up to 90% off on top brands.

Filipinos can enjoy added rewards and convenience by going cashless with ShopeePay, an all-in-one e-wallet that shoppers can use to Buy Load, Pay Bills, and Scan to Pay at thousands of merchants nationwide. This September 9, users can enjoy exclusive ShopeePay promotions such as up to 50% cashback on bills payment; up to 50% off on mobile load; and ShopeePay ₱1 Deals from Puregold, Seaoil, Potato Corner, and many more.

For more deals this 9.9 Super Shopping Day, visit https://shopee.ph/m/99.

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

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

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Maymay, Tony, Barbie, Jerome, and Janella Are In To Experience Social Media Nightmare with "Click, Like, Share's"

Toto 10:20:00 PM

After the successful release of the first season of "Click, Like, Share" Anthology series which starred by the Gold Squad, Janella Salvador, Tony Labrusca, Barbie Imperial, Jerome Ponce, and Maymay Entrata are the next new faces that will experience the catastrophic consequences of their cruel behavior on social media in the second season of the digital anthology series “Click, Like, Share.”

The four new episodes will stream starting September 3 on iWantTFC every Friday at 8 PM, two days before they air on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, and A2Z every Sunday at 8:30 PM.

In the first episode called “Lurker,” hardworking waitress Beng (Maymay) will suffer the dangers of oversharing on social media. After a rich online influencer named Trish (Michelle Vito) embarrasses her at work, Beng seeks revenge by lurking on Trish’s social media accounts in an evil attempt to ruin her life.

In “Altered,” Homer (Tony) is a tech-savvy guy who ruins the reputation of popular personalities for a living. With his expertise in manipulating photos, Homer successfully completes a high-profile job order but gets entangled in a web of lies and conspiracy as his name gets dragged into the murder of a wealthy businessman.

A friendship is ruined by a dating app in the second episode called “Found.” Here, Jenna (Barbie) helps her transgender best friend Kris (Lance Reblando) score a date with the dashing Vince (Jerome). Jenna, however, also begins to fall in love with Vince, leaving her to choose between her best friend or her newfound romance.

The fourth episode called “Barter” stars Janella as Janice, who became the sole provider of her younger sister after the death of their mother. To make ends meet, Janice resorts to selling defective appliances online, which will lead to the accidental death of a customer and a series of hauntings that will ruin her life forever.

The new episodes of “Click, Like, Share” also star Mutya Orquia, Louise Abuel, Sherry Lara, Franco Daza, Paolo Gumabao, Kate Alejandrino, Malou Crisologo, and Renz Aguilar.

The series is directed by Emmanuel Q. Palo and produced by iWantTFC and ABS-CBN Entertainment in association with Dreamscape Entertainment and Kreativ Den.

All episodes of the first season of “Click, Like, Share,” starring Francine Diaz, Kyle Echarri, Seth Fedelin, and Andrea Brillantes, are also streaming for free in the Philippines on iWantTFC.

Watch out for the premiere of the second season of “Click, Like, Share” this September on iWantTFC, Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, and A2Z. For updates, follow @abscbnpr on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok or visit www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom.

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Peterson, Tupe and Rita's Last Episodes are Hitting Up

Toto 10:06:00 PM

It's the global hotness or 'global init' of this much-talked-about teleserye, "Init Sa Magdamag" as they near their finale episodes. With the rising intensity of anger and hatred of Peterson and Tupe, the upcoming episodes will surely give an ending that is not to forget.

Even the casts and directors of the TV series all have memorable scenes that they will cherish and will be their memory of the series.

This last week with Rita (Yam Concepcion) and Tupe's (Gerald Anderson) plan to start a new life disrupted as Peterson (JM de Guzman) vows to take baby Andrew with him.

Joko (Manny Chua) has finally given his testimony and identified Peterson as the mastermind behind Tupe's shoulder injury and the killing of Tupe's father. Tupe's chances of winning the case against Peterson has strengthened after Lab (Boom Labrusca) came out to support Joko’s testimony with an important piece of evidence.

Lab has a video containing the conversation between Joko and Peterson after they accidentally killed Tupe's father. Aside from it being a piece of strong evidence against Peterson, it will also help Rita win the sole custody of baby Andrew.

Now that things are falling apart for Peterson, he is determined to steal baby Andrew from Tupe and Rita.

Will Tupe and Rita be able to save baby Andrew from Peterson?

Catch the final blow of “Init sa Magdamag” nightly at 9:20 on TV5, A2Z, Kapamilya Channel, Jeepney TV and Kapamilya Online Live via the YouTube channel and Facebook page of ABS-CBN Entertainment. Outside the country, it is available on The Filipino Channel while advance episodes can be accessed on iWantTFC and WeTV iflix.

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

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BINI AND BGYO Is Set Up for Their First Sibling Concert in P-Pop History on November 6 and 7

Toto 9:51:00 PM

Two of today's rising P-Pop group, less than a year after their official launches, BINI and BGYO have enjoyed several milestones with their fans: BINI’s music video for their debut single, “Born to Win,” was featured in MTV Asia last month and has already crossed one million views, while BGYO has landed on the number one spot on Billboard’s global Next Big Sound chart, coinciding with the release of their latest single “The Baddest,” which just surpassed one million views on YouTube.

Having grown together from being trainees to full-fledged rookie idol groups, BINI and BGYO are taking the next big steps that will define their journey and their sound as they gear up for their upcoming joint concert and respective debut albums.

BINI and BGYO are making history with their sibling concert – the first in P-pop – called “One Dream: The BINI x BGYO Concert,” which will be streamed worldwide on November 6 and 7 on KTX.PH, iWantTFC, and TFC IPTV.

“One Dream: The BINI x BGYO Concert” is also the first two-day concert in the Philippines to feature a unique repertoire per day, promising a grand extravaganza of world-class performances of old favorites and new releases.

The November 6 show will be filled with electrifying performances by each group, collaborations on fan-favorite songs, and exciting numbers by surprise guest artists. On November 7, BINI and BGYO will present more live collabs, sub-unit performances, powerful vocal showcases, and a fan meet on KTX.PH.

Fans who want to buy the SVIP tickets, which are available starting August 31 and are priced at P1,950 or US$39.99, will be able to watch the two shows and join the fan meet on KTX.PH. VIP tickets, meanwhile, will be sold at P1,490 or US$29.99 on KTX.PH, iWantTFC, and TFC IPTV and will provide access to the two shows.

A special early bird promotion for VIP tickets will have a limited run from August 31 to September 2 only. Those who want to buy early will have access to the two shows with a special price of P999 or US$19.99.

Before their joint concert in November, both groups are coming out with their much-awaited full-length debut albums, both of which will have all-original songs. Some members of the groups also got to flex their creativity by composing their own songs for the albums.

For BINI, fans can anticipate the release of the group’s sophomore single in September before the whole debut album drops in October.

BGYO, on the other hand, will continue promoting “The Baddest,” whose music video recently trended worldwide on YouTube and hit number one on iTunes Philippines, before the release of the album, also in October.

Purchase your tickets now to watch “One Dream: The BINI x BGYO Concert,” on November 6 and 7 on KTX.PH, iWantTFC, and TFC IPTV.

Get regular updates by following BINI_ph and BGYO_ph on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and subscribing to their official YouTube channels, BINI Official and BGYO Official.

You're Invited To Check Peri-Peri’s 45th Store in MCU Caloocan

Toto 6:32:00 PM

It's interesting to know that the home of the charcoal-grilled chicken, Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken & Sauce Bar, stands its 45th mark at MCU Caloocan. Folks from Northern Manila can now begin a tasteful adventure with Peri-Peri’s famous charcoal-grilled chicken to match with its 8 delectable sauces and satisfying dishes.

Artist’s rendering

The 183 sqm branch, which stands along EDSA near Manila Central University in Caloocan City, is seen with the distinct festive Peri-Peri theme inviting customers for a fun dining experience. The smiling Peri-Peri chicken mascot beckons everyone to take a bite of the best charcoal grilled recipe for all to taste.

The interiors also provide a certain vibe that’s uniquely Peri-Peri-- walls and interiors give the festive Portuguese ambiance with colorful designs and murals. To enhance the fiesta experience, eye-catching murals and graffiti are painted on the walls by partner local artists, which is Peri-Peri’s way of showcasing their exceptional skills and talents. The floors are also accentuated with colorful tiles of different patterns as an added touch. Lastly, tables and chairs are specially designed with a multi-colored Peri-Peri motif, all to create a memorable gathering for your family or friends. Don’t miss the bottles of Peri-Peri sauces to give your eyes something to play with and for your tastebuds to expect. Check them out while you wait for your freshly cooked Peri-Peri chicken feast.

Peri-Peri MCU branch interiors

As an added feature specifically for this branch, Peri-Peri offers a Park & Order spot where you can drop by to park, order, and wait for it in your parking space. This is a more convenient way to enjoy your meals in the comfort of your own car. An exclusive pick-up window is also set up for carry-out and delivery riders.

The Peri-Peri MCU Caloocan branch opens on September 8, 2021. As a special offer, the first 45 guests on September 8 will get FREE Whole Chicken for a minimum purchase of P500 and the same for the first 20 guests from September 9 up to the 12th.

Peri-Peri also delivers when you call 7374-7374 (PERI-PERI) within Metro Manila or 0917-7747374 for Provincial locations. Customers are also encouraged to order via Facebook messenger at m.me/pericharcoalchicken or through the website www.periperichicken.ph. For exclusive offers and promos, join the Viber community https://tinyurl.com/PeriPeriViberCommunity. #OnTimeOrOnUs

Official accounts:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/peripericharcoalchicken
Instagram: https://instagram.com/pericharcoalchicken
Hashtags:
#PeriPeriMCU #PeriBIGReveal
#PeriPeriPH #exPERIenceFlavors
#LetYourFlavorAdventureBegin #OnTimeOrOnUs

Monday, September 6, 2021

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ASEAN Music Showcase Festival Gears Up For 2021 Edition This Week With Robust Program Additions

Toto 11:23:00 AM

The second edition of ASEAN Music Showcase Festival (AMS) kicks off with week-long activities spotlighting the thriving music scenes in the region aimed at fostering stronger and sustainable global connections amidst a pandemic-stricken industry and well after.

This year, AMS continues its program expansion with the latest addition of week-long panel discussions beginning on Monday, September 6, featuring respected music industry leaders in Asia and beyond.

Deeper exchanges

AMS co-organizers recognize the importance of collaboration. Having built their professional and creative relationships through participating in international showcases and conferences through the years, one of the integral parts of these events is the panel discussions.

The esteemed panelists represent various music showcase festivals, agencies, labels, managements, and other music organizations and companies, including LUCfest, Sun Eater, DMZ Peace Train/Flipped Coin Music, The Venopian Solitude, Seen Scene Space, MASPAM Records, SCAPE, Warner Music Asia, and Tunecore.

Guest speakers and moderators will delve into topics including touring around Southeast Asia (September 6); identifying and differentiating consumer versus showcase festivals (September 7); dissecting case studies of successful ASEAN artists (September 8); the roles of independent and major music labels in today’s musical landscape (September 9); and a candid talk from AMS organizers themselves (September 10). The panel discussions will stream live on AMS’ Facebook daily at 8 PM, Singapore time.

Celebrating multi-genre, multicultural music artistry

As a showcase festival untethered to conventional methods of traditional or consumer music festivals, it’s vital for AMS to match the right artists with the right kind of talent buyers. “Seeing it through my own experience, music conference and showcase festival delegates who are most active are the ones who energetically jump from venue to venue hoping to see as many bands as possible. So, for AMS we also try to select artists who have that same secret sauce but do not have to belong in the same genres,” shares co-organizer Piyapong ‘Py’ Muenprasertdee.

Over the weekend (September 11-12), AMS will broadcast genre-defying sets from 28 ASEAN artists from ASEAN, including indie-pop band Sobs and singer-songwriter Kitty Purrnaz, which were added as part of the Singapore artist lineup.

Cultivating opportunities

The final part of AMS 2021’s program takes place on Monday, September 13. The privately held virtual networking event aims to open doors for ASEAN artists to grow and expand their network. Delegates from the panel discussions and representatives from ASEAN-based Okhna Park, Berita Angkasa, Gelombang Maju Jaya, FFWD Records, Amity Asia, altspace.id, Tala Records Asia, The Wknd, TONGTONG Asia, Raising The Bar, Island Records Philippines, Indie Manila, GNN Entertainment Productions, Melt Records, Where Are The Fruits, Pulse City, HipHopDX Asia, Baybeats/The Esplanade, Speakerbox, Cat Radio & Cat Expo, Big Mountain Music Festival, Maho Rasop Festival, Coracle Festival, Locally Trapped Wildlife, Hanoi Community Radio, and 1900 Le Théâtr, Dusted Recordings, and Gig Life Pro will join in the virtual networking event.

International delegation (specifically East Asia, Australasia, Europe, and North America) comprise of MusicDish 独立小炒, New Noise, Sound of the Xity, Inter Idoru, Music From Okinawa, BIG ROMANTIC RECORDS, Highjinkx/Beeline Records, Golden Melody Awards, Tron Music, Clockenflap, Victorian Music Development Office (VMDO), This Much Talent, Club Media, Achord Agency, Earth Beat, Live At Heart, Smallfish Artist Management Agency, SXSW, Small World Music / Global Toronto, Beat House, and Jaded Media LLC.

AMS is brought to you by Fungjai, NYLON Thailand, and Bangkok Music City from Thailand; The Rest Is Noise PH from the Philippines; Steady State Records from Singapore; SRM from Indonesia; City Roars Festival from Malaysia; Baramey Production from Cambodia; and Monsoon Music Festival and Swan Zoo from Vietnam.

This year’s edition is co-presented by Malaysia’s Cultural Economy Development Agency (CENDANA); the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB); the National Arts Council, Singapore; a US-based digital music distributor TuneCore; Singaporean NPO that supports youth, talent and leadership development, *SCAPE; and Victorian Music Development Office (VMDO).

The festival is also supported by Music Copyright (Thailand) Ltd. (MCT) and festival partners Global Toronto; Live at Heart; Golden Melody Awards & Festival; LUCfest; ZAshare; Sound of the Xity; Trans Asia Music Meeting (TAMM); and Institut français de Hanoi-L'Espace.

Sunday, September 5, 2021

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Be Like Jackie Chan with these Items You Can Check out at Shopee’s 9.9 Super Shopping Day

Toto 11:15:00 PM

Jackie Chan is one of the most recognized and respected actors around, and he also has plenty of stunt-performing and filmmaking credits up his sleeve. While most of us will never be the awesome actor Jackie Chan is, we can still emulate certain aspects of the A-lister’s persona, such as his zeal, discipline, and dedication to his craft.

At Shopee’s 9.9 Super Shopping Day, check out some of the best deals to help you channel your inner Jackie Chan:

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At the 9.9 Super Shopping Day this September 9, log on to Shopee Live to play a Jackie Chan-themed trivia game where you can win ShopeePay credits and catch an exclusive interview with the star. Jackie Chan will also feature on in-app games such as Shopee Spin & Win, Shopee Shake, and the all-new game Shopee Collectibles, where players can collect a set of items until September 9 to win rewards such as a Samsung TV.

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First Time in "It's Showtime" G-FORCE Sweeps “MADLANG PI-POLL and Wins P150,000 Jackpot Prize

Toto 9:00:00 AM

Last September 2, Thursday, members of the dance group G-Force rejoiced as they made history on “It’s Showtime” by becoming the first batch of studio players to sweep all seven rounds of “Madlang Pi-Poll,” the Philippines’ first interactive game segment on TV.

Jorge Marvin, Myka Gonzaga, and John Michael took home the jackpot prize of P105,000 plus an additional P45,000 for correctly guessing all of the answers of home viewers to seven poll-based questions.

The final question was “Paano mo malalaman ‘pag nanlalamig na siya sa relasyon? (How will you know your relationship has turned cold?).” Out of the six choices, the dancers picked “Wala nang oras (When they can no longer find time for you),” which turned out to be the answer of the majority of home viewers (33%).

Home viewers, meanwhile, were not left empty-handed as three of them won ABS-CBN merchandise as consolation prizes.

The hit segment has seen a steady increase in participating home viewers all over the country since its launch in July, as it recorded an all-time high of 84,272 active players last August 27.

“Madlang Pi-Poll” gives studio players and home viewers the chance to win cash prizes by answering poll questions. The prize is added to the studio players’ pot money if their answer matches the majority vote of home viewers. Otherwise, the money will be added to the total of the home players, which will then be evenly divided among randomly drawn winners.

To join the game, viewers, using their laptop or mobile device, can log on to www.joinnow.ph/showtime or scan the QR code that will be flashed on-screen and answer the game’s poll-based questions during the live segment.

A participant must be a Filipino citizen living in the Philippines, at least 18 years old, and has a valid ID. But to qualify for the raffle draw and get a chance to win prizes, they must register and provide their full name, address, age, phone number, and e-mail address after answering the final question in the game.

Let your voice be heard by joining “Madlang Pi-Poll” from Mondays to Saturdays on “It’s Showtime” on A2Z channel on free TV and digital TV boxes, Kapamilya Channel on cable and satellite TV, Kapamilya Online Live on ABS-CBN Entertainment’s YouTube channel and Facebook page, and on the iWantTFC app (iOs and Android) and on iwanttfc.com. Viewers outside of the Philippines can also catch it on The Filipino Channel on cable and IPTV.

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