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Thursday, January 12, 2023

KPop Moment, BTS: Yet To Come at Ortigas Cinemas Estancia Mall

Toto 11:37:00 PM

Are you of the fans longing to see your favorite KPop idol. Well, here one way to see them, on the big screen. See your favorite K-Pop superstars RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook on the big screen at Ortigas Cinemas, Estancia Mall on February 1 – 4, 2023 only!

Tickets for The Most Beautiful Moment in K-Pop movie, BTS: Yet To Come is available now! Purchase your tickets at Ortigas Cinemas located at the 4/F East Wing, Estancia Mall or at https://ortigascinemas.com/Browsing.

#StaySafeAndEnjoyAtOrtigasCinemas #EnjoyEveryday #OrtigasMalls

Monday, January 9, 2023

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GPTChat AI Craze, Good or Bad?

Toto 11:45:00 PM

Have you heard of this chat AI that responds to whatever you ask them as long as it is text-based?

Well, just a few days ago, I was able to find videos on TikTok talking about this chat AI. It is being reviewed and talked about in the world wide web. Not just because it is an AI but because of its responsiveness.

Actually I was amazed when I tried it. There's one comment of a reviewer that said "I wish this was created when I was still studying. I can sure make my life easier."

So, what was this AI all about. It is called the GPT Chat AI, released in 2021.

Using the Chat AI itself I was able to get information from it.

Explain more about GPT Chat AI.

GPT-Chat is a chatbot AI that uses OpenAI's GPT-3 language model to generate responses to users' messages. It is trained on a large dataset of human conversation, allowing it to understand and respond to a wide range of input in a natural and engaging way. It is designed to be able to hold intelligent conversations with users on a variety of topics, from general knowledge to current events to specific interests. GPT-Chat can be used as a standalone chatbot or as a component of a larger application or system.

Who created GPT Chat AI?

GPT-Chat is based on OpenAI's GPT-3 language model, which was developed by a team of researchers at OpenAI. GPT-3 is a state-of-the-art language processing system that uses deep learning techniques to generate human-like text. It was designed to be able to perform a wide range of language tasks, including translation, summarization, question answering, and conversation. It has been widely used in a variety of applications, including chatbots, language translation systems, and content generation systems.

Are there any pros and cons about GPT Chat AI?

As with any technology, there are both pros and cons to using GPT-3. Some of the potential benefits of using GPT-3 include:

High performance: GPT-3 is a state-of-the-art language model that is able to generate human-like text and perform a wide range of language tasks with high accuracy.
Flexibility: GPT-3 is a general-purpose model that can be used for many different tasks and applications.
Ease of use: GPT-3 can be accessed via a simple API, making it easy for developers to use in their projects.

However, there are also some potential drawbacks to consider when using GPT-3:

Cost: GPT-3 is a paid service, and the cost of using it can be significant for some applications.
Bias: Like any machine learning model, GPT-3 has been trained on a dataset that may contain biases. This can result in biased output if the model is not used carefully.
Lack of common sense: GPT-3 is very good at generating human-like text, but it does not have a deep understanding of the world or common sense knowledge that humans have. This can limit its ability to handle certain types of tasks or respond appropriately to certain types of input.
Overall, GPT-3 is a powerful and useful tool that can be applied to many different tasks, but it is important to carefully consider the pros and cons and how it will be used in your specific application.

Where can we use GPT Chat AI?

GPT-3 is a general-purpose language processing system that can be used in a wide variety of applications. Some examples of how GPT-3 can be used include:

Chatbots: GPT-3 can be used to build chatbots that can engage in intelligent conversations with humans.
Language translation: GPT-3 can be used to translate text from one language to another.
Content generation: GPT-3 can be used to generate human-like text, which can be used for tasks such as summarization, content creation, and article generation.
Question answering: GPT-3 can be used to answer questions posed by users, using the information it has been trained on to provide accurate and relevant responses.
Text classification: GPT-3 can be used to classify text into different categories based on its content.
Sentiment analysis: GPT-3 can be used to analyze the sentiment of text and determine whether it is positive, negative, or neutral.

These are just a few examples of how GPT-3 can be used. The model is highly flexible and can be applied to many other tasks that involve processing and generating natural language text.

By simply using the GPT Chat AI, it can actually provide me an adequate information as long as it is within its parameters.

This might be interesting but of course, there's always the good side and the bad side of this technology.

Sunday, January 8, 2023

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71ST MISS UNIVERSE TO AIR, STREAM LIVE ON MULTIPLE ABS-CBN PLATFORMS

Toto 11:56:00 PM

More Filipinos can watch and express their support for Celeste Cortesi, the country’s bet to bag the Miss Universe 2022 title, as ABS-CBN will air and stream the awaited pageant live on A2Z Channel 11, Kapamilya Channel, Metro Channel, and iWantTFC on January 15 (Sunday) at 9 AM (Philippine time).

Celeste, who represented Pasay in the Miss Universe Philippines 2022 last April, steadily gained the top spot in the nationwide pageant after winning several other awards including Miss Photogenic and Best in Swimsuit.

Now, she is eyeing for the crown currently held by Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu of India in order to bring a fifth Miss Universe win home to the Philippines.

Can Celeste beat the 85 queens from other countries competing for the Miss Universe 2022 title? Catch the 71st Miss Universe competition live from the USA on January 15, 9 AM on A2Z, Kapamilya Channel, Metro Channel, and iWantTFC.

Same-day replays will be available at 10:30 PM on A2Z, Kapamilya Channel, Metro Channel, TV5, and iWantTFC. Metro Channel will air more replays later in the week.

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

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New Year, New HONOR Phone?

Toto 11:25:00 PM

After an impressive finish in 2022, HONOR Philippines is starting the year strong. With a new phone coming up, the major smart devices market player stayed true to its promise that they will only GO BEYOND this 2023.

“We are launching our first phone of the year this January and this will be revolutionary. We are introducing a first ever feature in the industry,” teased HONOR Philippines Vice President for Marketing, Stephen Cheng. “Just like what we promised to our HONOR fans, we have a spectacular lineup for the year and this is just the start, a very strong start.”

The new HONOR phone hitting the market caters to the never-ending concern of consumers – durability. Built to last a lifetime, the new device is perfect for cautious trend observers who value quality, those who are curious about technology, and conduct their own research before making a purchase.

Not compromising the design, this handset will surely exceed expectations. This will be a bang for your buck with its stunning premium curved OLED inherited from the flagship series.

The new phone will be officially launched on January 19, 2023. For more information and announcements, you may visit HONOR’s website www.hihonor.com or social media platforms: Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorphilippines/) and TikTok: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines).

In the meantime, you can checkout HONOR’s wide array of mobile phones, tablets, and smartwatches at any HONOR kiosks and partner stores nationwide or online at Shopee (https://bit.ly/HONORPHShopee), Lazada (https://bit.ly/HONORPHLaz) and TikTok Shop (https://bit.ly/HONORTikTokShop).

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MYX WELCOMES H.E.R. TO THE PHILIPPINES

Toto 10:59:00 PM

Mixing with a new breed, Filipina American H.E.R. (an abbreviation of ‘Having Everything Revealed’) is in Manila to celebrate the long Christmas season with her family.

Also known as Gabriella Sarmiento Wilson or Gabi for short, H.E.R. is currently one of the most celebrated and accomplished twentysomething singer-songwriters in the international music industry.

To celebrate her many successes, ABS-CBN Global and MYX hosted an exclusive Mixer Event attended by partners, personalities from the music industry, and the country's leading entertainment press last December 27th at Sheraton Manila Hotel.

ABS-CBN Global Chief Operating Officer Aldrin M. Cerrado also welcomes the opportunity to showcase Filipino talent to the country and the world. “We’re very happy that H.E.R. is in town for the holidays. ABS-CBN Global and MYX are very excited about the projects we will work on together in the coming months,” he says.

The 25-year-old San Francisco Bay Area native daughter of a Filipina American mother and African American father has landed in many headlines recently highlighting new career heights in music and film/TV.

With 25 GRAMMY nominations and 5 wins to date, H.E.R. has had an incredible journey, punctuated with inspiring projects and accolades that have quickly ascended her to superstar status. In 2021, her powerful song “Fight For You” from the Warner Bros. Pictures film Judas and the Black Messiah won the Academy Award for Best Original Song.

H.E.R. was also covered by global media for her groundbreaking role as the beloved character Belle in Disney's reimagined and reinvented part-live action, part-animated "Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration" anniversary special which will be streamed in the Philippines via Disney+ in January 2023.

Saturday, January 7, 2023

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Why there's no Chinese New Year in the 2023 list of Holidays proclaimed by Malacañang?

Toto 10:46:00 AM

Is it just me, or did you notice it too?

From the two Proclamations released by the Official Gazette of the Malacañang Palace, there's one holiday missing. Not really sure if it was intentionally opted out of the proclamation, but of course, we all know there's a reason why. So, have you figured it out?

Well, if you're always on the look for legal holidays and special non-working days every year (take note that it is only in the Philippines), then I'm guessing that you have seen what is missing already.

So, here's the list of the legal holidays and special non-working days in 2023.

January 1, 2023    - New Year's Day (Sunday)
January 2, 2023 - Special Non-Working Day (Monday)
February 25, 2023 - EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary
April 6, 2023      - Maundy Thursday
April 7, 2023        - Good Friday
April 8, 2023        - Black Saturday
April 10, 2023        - Araw ng Kagitingan (Monday)
May 1, 2023       - Labor Day (Monday)
June 12, 2023        - Independence Day (Monday)
August 21, 2023    - Ninoy Aquino Death Anniversary (Monday)
August 28, 2023    - National Heroes Day (Last Monday of August)
November 1, 2023 - All Saints' Day (Wednesday)
November 2, 2023 - Special Non-Working Day (Thursday)
November 13, 2023- Eidul Fitr (Monday)
November 27, 2023- Bonifacio Day (Monday)
December 8, 2023 - Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary (Friday)
December 11, 2023 - Eidul Adha (Monday)
December 25, 2023 - Christmas Day (Monday)
December 30, 2023 - Rizal Day (Saturday)
December 31, 2023 - Last Day of the Year (Special Non-Working Day) (Sunday)

If you want to be sure of the dates you can always refer to the Official Gazette of the Philippine Government. Below are links to the two (2) Proclamations.

Proclamation No. 42
Proclamation No. 90

So, what's missing?

Yes, there was no Chinese New Year declared on the list of legal holidays or Special Non-Working days. I don't know the reason behind it but out of curiosity, the celebration of Chinese New Year's Day falls on January 22, 2023, which is a Sunday. Nonetheless, important dates were happening on Sundays but were still listed in the proclamation.

Anyway let us plan and enjoy the coming holidays and special non-working days!

Monday, January 2, 2023

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SB19 and NOBITA put their own spin on The Eraserheads’ iconic anthems

Toto 12:17:00 AM

To commemorate the success of The Eraserheads’ reunion concert last night, top OPM acts such as SB19 and NOBITA have put their own unique spin on the supergroup’s beloved classics.

Released today under Sony Music Entertainment, the revamped versions honor the timeless appeal of Eheads’ music, while giving it a more contemporary flavor that resonates with the streaming audience.

P-Pop Kings SB19 captures the spirit of the holidays with their own take on “Christmas Party,” a song off The Eraserheads’ fourth studio album, Fruitcake. Turning the original into a festive banger, the five-member boyband incorporates elements of dance-pop, R&B/hip-hop, and modern funk into the mix while carrying with them the vibe and energy of the track’s nostalgic past.

“The Eraserheads are one of the most influential bands of our time,” says SB19 in a statement. “We retained everything that’s great about the song, but made sure to add our own creative direction in terms of overall sound. There’s a balance of artistic liberty and compromise in the way we approach the material, and we’re definitely happy with how it turned out.”

Stell of SB19 adds, “we feel honored that we were chosen to recreate the song. Our tour schedule was really tight, but gladly we were still able to push through with it before leaving LA. Recording in a different country also feels surreal, we didn’t expect we’d reach this far.”

The eclectic rendition of “Christmas Party,” is produced by August Rigo, the hitmaker behind some of BTS’ biggest global smashes (“On” and “Black Swan”). NOBITA, whose single “Ikaw Lang” is the most streamed song of 2022 according to Spotify Wrapped, expressed enthusiasm and gratitude when they found out that they’re part of the music project that pays tribute to the generation-defining catalog of The Eraserheads. "We grew up listening to and playing Eheads songs," the alt-rock group says in a statement. “NOBITA heavily draws inspiration from their music, especially their brand of songwriting. Their work has shaped us into where we are now, and we’re forever grateful to their enormous contribution to OPM artists, young and old.”

For their part, NOBITA adds a little jazz-pop treatment to “Magasin” without completely losing the song’s upbeat and heavily melodic arrangement. Slightly slowing it down with stripped-down finesse, the chart-topping five-piece act puts sunshine back in “hugot” with endearingly surprising twist.

Apart from the revamped tracks by some of today’s biggest hitmakers, five of The Eraserheads’ legendary albums were re-released in full 360-degree spatial sound to give listeners a new immersive music experience. These influential records include Ultraelectromagneticpop!: The 25th Anniversary Remastered Edition, Circus (25th Anniversary Remastered), Cutterpillow, Fruitcake, and Sticker Happy.

SB19’s “Christmas Party” and NOBITA’s “Magasin” are out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment.

Saturday, December 31, 2022

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NET25 WelcomeS 2023 with A New Year Countdown Special and join Selfie with the Agila promo!

Toto 10:13:00 AM

A press release from the Agila Net25 welcoming the New Year.

Let’s all welcome 2023 with the loudest cheers and biggest prizes as we celebrate with NET25’s Let’s NET together 2023 Countdown Special live at the Philippine Arena! NET25 stars, celebrities, and bands will entertain New Year's revelers to say goodbye to 2022 and welcome the new year with a blast!

Joining the celebration are TITO, VIC AND JOEY, AGA MUHLACH, ERIC, EPY AND VANDOLPH QUIZON, ARA MINA, LOVE AÑOVER, EMPOY MARQUEZ, ACE BANZUELO, PRICETAGG, GLOC-9, Nobita, Alexa Miro, Jay-R, G22, Mayonnaise, Emma Tiglao, Billie Hakenson, Isabelle De Los Santos, Daiana Menezes, Rikki Mathay, Bearwin Meily, Wej Cudiamat, Tonipet Gaba, CJ Hirro and Jumanji Band and many more!

As the clock strikes midnight, see the night sky come to life to the grandest firework display!

Everyone can join the celebration and watch the NET25 New Year Countdown Live at the Philippine Arena and participate in “Selfie with the Agila Promo” by signing up online via NET25.com and filling up their contact details with their complete name and complete address (House Address, Street Name, Baranggay, City or Municipality, and Province)

Televiewers need to be ready to take their Selfie with the Agila while watching Let’s NET Together 2023 New Year Countdown Special on TV. They must upload their photos on NET25.com from December 31, 2022, 10 pm until January 1, 2023, 1 am. Lucky raffle winners can win three (3) brand-new cars and cash prizes as high as P100,000.00.

Promo Period is from 10:00 PM on December 31, 2022, to 1:00 AM on January 1, 2023. See posters or visit www.net25.com for the complete set of mechanics. DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-158400 Series of 2022.

The Philippine Arena grounds will be open as early as 9 AM with rides, bazaars, food market, and booth stalls that offer a variety of goods and delicacies. It is one of the country’s safest and cleanest areas for family picnics, bonding, and get-togethers after which the New Year Countdown program will start at 10 PM.

Watch Let’s NET Together 2023 - NET25 New Year Countdown Special and join Selfie with the Agila promo to win.

You can watch NET25 thru these following channels: Channel 49 (digital free TV), 25 (Analog free TV), 18 (Skycable), 17 (Cablelink), 14 (Cignal), 18 (destiny), 25 (Satellite), at 42 (G-Sat).

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HONOR Philippines to dominate 2023

Toto 12:05:00 AM

It is indeed a magical comeback for HONOR as they officially set foot in the Philippine market again in August 2022 and has been unstoppable since then, launching a tablet, two smartwatches, and six mobile phones in just a span of four months. And take note I have witnessed it.

To excite HONOR fans, the leading global smart devices provider teased that 2023 will be a very busy year for them – more launches, events, and exciting treats for consumers.

“2022 is just the beginning for HONOR Philippines and we are taking the brand to even greater heights come 2023. We have a very solid lineup for the whole year and you definitely don’t want to miss what we will be bringing from the HONOR ecosystem.” said HONOR Philippines Vice President for Marketing, Stephen Cheng. “The expansion of our markets and channel partners is in the works already, and we will stay committed to focusing on creating innovations for everyone. For us, there’s really no way to go but up.”

Since the relaunch, HONOR has opened and established more than 600 stores composed of kiosks and multi-brand stores. In fact, HONOR is now present at 17 dealers: Abenson, Cellboy, EC Panda, MemoXpress, Octagon, Present, Rules, Silicon Valley, Globe, Lazada, Shopee, and Kimstore.

HONOR indicated an increase of 366% in its manpower since its launch to augment the workforce for the company. Now, in three months’ time, HONOR currently has at least 1,000 employees including promoters to cater to newly opened stores in the country.

HONOR recently hinted the launch of its highly-anticipated foldable flagship HONOR Magic Vs, and while fans patiently wait for it, here’s a rundown of what HONOR has launched so far.

HONOR 70 5G

HONOR 70 5G carries the industry’s first 54MP IMX800 Super Sensing Main Camera, bringing users incredible enhancements in smartphone photography. It also takes pride in the revolutionary Solo Cut Mode, an innovation enabling users to simultaneously produce a group video and a portrait vlog that spotlights a specific person.

#BestVloggingPhone HONOR 70 5G is equipped with a 4800mAh large-capacity battery supported by high performance 66W HONOR SuperCharge power brick. The screen of HONOR 70 5G supports 1.07 billion colors, 100% DCI-P3 and HDR 10+, bringing users vivid colors in sharp and crisp detail. Available in Midnight Black, Titanium Silver, and Emerald Green, you can get the HONOR 70 5G for PHP 26,990.

HONOR X Series

HONOR X6, X7, X8, and X9 boast SuperCharge feature for all-day connectivity and productivity. The series also offers big screens providing better display, most especially the HONOR X9 which has 90hz refresh rate and 94% screen-to-body ratio. The X series brings promising camera features for mobile photography and videography. HONOR X6 and X7 have a 50 and 48MP main camera respectively while both HONOR X8 and HONOR X9 have 64MP. All are packed with wide and macro lenses and bokeh effect.

Available in Midnight Black and Titanium Silver, the HONOR X6 is priced at Php 7,490 while HONOR X7 and X8 is at Php 9,990 and Php 12,990 respectively. The HONOR X9 debuted at Php 14,990 in Midnight Black and Ocean Blue colors.

HONOR Magic4 Pro

The Power of Magic. HONOR Magic4 Pro introduces one of the most powerful and versatile camera systems on an HONOR smartphone to date: 50MP Wide Camera with customized 7P Lens, 50MP Ultra-Wide Camera, 64MP Periscope Telephoto Camera, a Flicker Sensor, and an additional brand-new custom-made image processor.

Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 5G Mobile Platform, the HONOR Magic4 Pro delivers blazing fast performance and incredible battery efficiency across all typical usage scenarios. The 6.81-inch next-generation LTPO Display delivers fluid, vibrant visuals with support for adaptive refresh rate to help users conserve battery.

Available in Black and Cyan, the HONOR Magic4 Pro is priced at Php 52,990.

HONOR Pad 8

As the first HONOR tablet in the Philippines, the HONOR Pad 8 delivers an exceptional entertainment experience with all-round smart features and a sleek and premium design. Boasting an impressive 12-inch 2K HONOR FullView Display. The HONOR Pad 8 pushes industry benchmarks to deliver an immersive visual and audio experience.

The tablet packs an extra-large 7250 mAh battery for all-day connectivity that supports up to 14 hours of offline local video playback, or 10 hours of learning online. HONOR Pad 8 is available in Dawnlight Blue for PHP 17,990 with a FREE Smart Keyboard worth PHP 5,990.

HONOR Band 6 and HONOR Watch GS3

HONOR also has two affordable yet high-profile smartband and smartwatch: the HONOR Band 6 and HONOR GS3.

HONOR Band 6 has long-lasting capabilities lasting 2 weeks compared to other available smartwatches in the market. The top-of-the-line smartwatch HONOR GS3 has higher consumer expectations with its music playback, alarm clock, flashlight

You can buy HONOR products and catch amazing deals at any HONOR kiosks and partner stores nationwide or online at Shopee (https://bit.ly/HONORPHShopee), Lazada (https://bit.ly/HONORPHLaz) and TikTok Shop (https://bit.ly/HONORTikTokShop).

Friday, December 30, 2022

WELCOME 2023 WITH A SUPER DIVAS SING-OFF THIS NEW YEAR SUNDAY ON 'ASAP NATIN 'TO'

Toto 10:08:00 PM

Let's kick off 2023 with a bang, as your favorite Kapamilya stars and guest artists bring you the freshest world-class acts on stage, featuring a must-watch Super Divas sing-off, a pop collab from Darren and Alamat, Andrea and Maymay's dance-off, plus treats from Sarah G, Moira, Nobita, and much more this New Year Sunday only on "ASAP Natin 'To" on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, and TV5.

Welcome the new year with a showstopping Super Divas sing-off from Morissette, Nina, Klarisse de Guzman, and Regine Velasquez alongside Elha Nympha, Fana, and Lara Maigue as they belt out the best birit hits of 2022. Plus, tune in to Sarah Geronimo's fresh performance in the latest edition of "Sarah G Specials."

Keep the party vibes flowing with a highly requested P-Pop collab from Alamat and Asia's Pop Heartthrob Darren, plus a sizzling dance showdown from Andrea Brillantes and Maymay Entrata in the latest edition of "Clash Dance."

Meanwhile, celebrate the unstoppable spirit of Filipino talents as we usher in the year with a mix of upbeat acts from Alexa Ilacad, KD Estrada, Kice, Enchong Dee, Jameson Blake, Angela Ken, and the whole ASAP family with special guest performer Nik Makino. Also joining the all-star New Year's celebration is Janine Gutierrez.

Say hello to 2023 anew with a fierce solo K-Pop dance cover from ASAP's Queen of the Dancefloor herself, Kim Chiu.

Don't miss a senti hits medley from Moira dela Torre alongside Anji Salvacion, Jeremy G, Ryssi Avila, Ann Raniel, Bryan Chong, Janine Berdin, plus balladeers Ogie, Martin, Jed Madela, and Jason Dy. More fresh musical treats come your way from OPM band Nobita, plus a collab from Gary Valenciano and Khimo Gumatay.

And usher in the year with more stellar duet performances from ASAP icons Gary Valenciano, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Martin Nievera, Erik Santos, Morissette, Ogie Alcasid, and Regine Velasquez with Sheena Belarmino, Jason Dy, JM Yosures, Klarisse de Guzman, Sam Mangubat, Reiven Umali, and Darren in "The Greatest Showdown."

Let's welcome 2023 the right way with a star-studded afternoon party from the country's longest-running musical variety show, "ASAP Natin 'To," this Sunday, 12 NN on local TV via Kapamilya Channel, Jeepney TV, A2Z, and TV5, online through Kapamilya Online Live and iWantTFC, and worldwide via TFC.

Viewers who use any digital TV box at home, such as the TVplus box, only need to rescan their device to watch "ASAP Natin 'To" on TV5 and A2Z.

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

Friday, December 16, 2022

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The Brilliant Life, Ms. Glenda Victorio's Unraveling Story

Toto 12:31:00 PM

The Brilliant Life is a mini-series depicting the life story of Glenda Victorio, founder, and CEO of Brilliant Skin Essentials and one of the country's youngest successful CEO in the beauty products industry.

Ms. Glenda's life story will be airing on TV5 with actress-singer Arci Muñoz as the inspiring 25-year-old CEO of Brilliant Skin Essentials. The story will present Ms. Glenda's rags-to-riches story, a young mother from Morong, Rizal who beat the odds and reached for her dreams until she became a young millionaire entrepreneur.

In a press conference, Ms. Glenda Victorio shared that she'll bare all the stories of her life in this mini-series. Even some of the private parts of her life. She gathered all her courage and let them be part of the mini-series.

Ms. Glenda shared also that they have an annual activity but this time this is happening, The Brilliant Life. Through this mini-series, she will share not just her stories of struggles and hardships but also her determination, passion, and faith in God that helped her in overcoming all her life trials. “Grabe talaga ang pinagdaanan ko simula pagkabata. Kaya noong nagkwe-kwento ako sa writer nitong mini-series, hindi ko mapigilang maiyak. Marami talagang dapat abangan dito sa The Brilliant Life,” Glenda shared.

It was asked in the presscon why Arci Muñoz? According to Ms. Glenda, she (Arci) was the first choice for the role since most people always say that she looks like Arci.

Arci on the other hand was very grateful and blessed that she learned a lot from Glenda and that her story, as young as she is, is indeed very inspiring because she has experienced a lot of ups and downs in her life and she kept moving forward. Glenda said that the people who work for her are her moving force because she knows that she is not only working for herself but a lot of people are counting on her.

JM De Guzman is also part of this heart-warming story as "Mac", the husband of Ms. Glenda.

Watch the inspiring story of Ms. Glenda and her journey in The Brilliant Life, which premieres this December 17, and every Saturday on TV5.

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

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Pinoy Ghost Tales Trilogy Not Your Usual Horror Film

Toto 2:58:00 PM

Pinoy ghost tales or pinoy ghost stories are part of our culture, the rich Filipino culture. I believe these stories are what makes every halloween to expect. Even though, we Filipinos love to have ghost stories all year-round.

Recently, I was invited for a viewing of a horror film genre. Since, I love to watch movies I went to the viewing party, which later on a press conference with aome of the actors and director of the film.

Actually it is a trilogy, a three story film that will give viewers different flavors from the usual horror film.

According to a line, "some stories are not meant to be told."

Pinoy Ghost Tales is a trilogy horror film featuring spine-chilling stories. Written by Lawrence Nicodemus, and directed by Afi Africa, Jojo Nadela, and John Isaac Natividad. The film is produced by LGM Grand Entertainment and LMK Productions.

The Imaginary Friend is about a kid who forms a bond with an unknown entity. Little by little, her whole family starts feeling the presence of her imaginary friend that disturbs their harmony. Starring Shermaine Santiago, Arkin Del Rosario, Elia Ilano, and Richard Quan.

The Manager tells the story of a newly-promoted manager of an advertising company. As she assumes her new role, it seems that the previous manager, who mysteriously disappeared, won't give up the position. Starring Aubrey Caraan, Katrice Keirulf, Veronica Reyes, and Ping Medina.

The Actress tackles the tale of a newbie prod house that is shooting for a horror movie. However, they experience a real life terror when a ghost haunts them in the middle of their production. Starring Jeric Raval, Rob Sy, DJ Durano, and AJ Raval.

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

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1000 Wheelchairs roll out in Laguna and Quezon on International Day of Persons With Disabilities

Toto 5:00:00 AM

Wheelchairs have been significant to me in the past years. I'm not disabled, nor any of our family, but my father, who suffered a stroke, did use a wheelchair. The wheelchair was a donation at that time.

So, seeing all these Persons With Disabilities (PWD) beneficiaries fills me with so much gratitude. Very thankful that there are people who extend their hand to people in need.

The event coverage I went to was the giving of these wheelchairs to PWDs which was led by the PWD-founded non-profit Alagang AKAY in partnership with the Sol Aragones Foundation. In all, both organizations are to donate 1000 wheelchairs to PWDs and families. Aside from these they were also given other items plus the livelihood showcase.

The event I covered was in Sta. Rosa, Laguna at the Sta. Rosa Sports Complex. It was a jampacked event. There were also an event in Quezon Convention Center in Lucena City in Quezon.

The event were in line with the global commemoration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities which was set by the United Nations General Assembly 30 years ago in 1992 to be held on the 3rd of December each year.

The initiative was launched in partnership with Sol Aragones Foundation chaired by former news reporter and media personality Sol Aragones who also became Laguna 3rd District Representative for three terms.

According to Aragones: "Napakahalaga ng araw na ito para sa mga PWD at kanilang mga panilya na bahagi ng Alagang Akay community. nais namin ng akay Foundation na tuparin ang pangarap ng mga PWD na magkaroon ng wheelchair at saklay sa abot ng aming makakaya."

"Gusto din namin sila bigyan ng inspirasyon na piliin na maging masaya kaysa malungkot. May pag-asang naghihintay sa PWD - aakayin namin sila," Aragones added.

Alagang AKAY Ambassadors: Quality of Life, Dignity, Passion for Service

The celebrations were led by AKAY Ambassadors Dwight Bayona, a leg amputee and multi-sport athlete who wears a mechanical leg and "Chef with No Hands" Maricel Apatan.

"Alagang AKAY is PWD-led and founded on a mission to uplift the quality of life and uphold the dignity of PWDs through a holistic approach that includes, direct care, education, livelihood, employment as well as opportunities for community service," said Bayona whose leg was crushed in an accident when he was 24 years old. The accident happened when he himself stopped to aid an earlier crash victim.

Chef with no Hands Maricel Apatan meanwhile demonstrated cooking skills via an AVP shown at the program.

According to Apatan: "Nagtapos po ako ng HRM at nagpatuloy sa Culinary Arts. Sinundan ko lang po ang aking puso."

Apatan added: " ang letrang A po sa AKAY ay para sa Aral o Education. Kung susundan po natin ang ating puso o passion sa anumang bagay, kailangan pong aralin natin ang larangan iyon. Nagpapasalamat ako sa pagkakataon na makapag-aral at sundan and puso ko."

We all complain a lot but we often forget that there people who struggles in their life because of their disabilities. Let us be grateful and see the beauty of God's creation and revelations.