Araneta City and Gateway Gallery's KulturaSerye Returns with a Webinar on Rizal
Ben&Ben music video of KathNiel-starrer “Sa Susunod na Habang Buhay”
Ben&Ben music video of KathNiel-starrer “Sa Susunod na Habang Buhay”
Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla stars as a
romantic couple stuck in a time loop in the new music video for Ben&Ben’s “Sa Susunod na Habang Buhay.”
Helmed by the band’s resident director Jorel
Lising and written by Gaya Sa Pelikula creator Juan Miguel Severo, the
song’s visual narrative explores the complicated relationship dynamics of two
lovers who have lost and found each other in a fated cycle of events.
Complicated
love in a time loop
Severo reveals that “Sa Susunod na Habang
Buhay,” a song that
deals with the “possibility of another life to succeed in love,” complements the KathNiel starrer that he has in mind. Having written Hintayan
ng Langit, an evocative piece that examines eternal romance in the
afterlife, Severo decided to do away with another reincarnation story for his
interpretation of the material.
“Then it hit me, what about a couple stuck in a
time loop?”, the prolific
writer points out. “What if every time one dies, they go back to their first
date with one of them carrying memories from their previous run? It took the
band, Direk, and I a couple of zoom calls, brainstorming ideas to
compound on that concept and get everything laid out before I presented it to
KathNiel.”
Severo’s writing
lends to a beautifully understated film that allows KathNiel to tackle their
role with nuanced sensitivity and depth. To make it more impactful on screen, music video director Jorel Lising makes use
of non-liner, fragmented storytelling as a way
to capture the couple’s memories in its undiluted form. Lising adds, “It all
comes from the content of the song - it’s a strong piece that speaks about love
lost and an intense sense of longing, so
the process of developing the treatment and Severo’s script came from that. The challenge for us was
to maximize the emotion based on that kind of narrative.”
Working with KathNiel
According to the band’s co-vocalist and acoustic
guitarist Miguel Benjamin, the journey behind the music video was both a dream
and a serendipitous sequence of events. "About two months ago, an
interesting exchange came up while our keyboardist Patricia Lasaten was working
on the music of Juan Miguel Severo’s Gaya
Sa Pelikula,” says Miguel. “As a way of showing
appreciation when we offered our song ‘Ride
Home’ to
the series, Juan Miguel graciously offered us in return to write a script for
the ‘Sa Susunod Na Habang Buhay’ MV, and pitch it to KathNiel, as they are good
friends. We pushed through, and to our surprise, they loved both the idea of
working with all of us and the script. This
was a big thing for us because we never expected that these great artists would
be open to doing a music video with us, given their stature and busy
schedules.”
Despite the
time constraints, Lising didn’t experience difficulty working
with one of the biggest love teams in recent memory. The nine-piece collective’s frequent
collaborator recounts that he only
has few
adjustments for every take, thanks to KathNiel’s astounding professionalism and
craft. “We
didn’t have a whole lot of time with them, but they definitely possess star
power quality on camera. Every frame we took of them has a strong
presence that comes with lots of experience, especially since they’ve been
acting for so long now.”
The
music video of Ben&Ben’s “Sa Susunod na Habang Buhay” is out now via Sony Music Philippines.
Pru Life UK promotes a money-smart Christmas with Cha-Ching Kid$ at Home
Pru Life UK promotes a money-smart Christmas with Cha-Ching Kid$ at Home
The free webinar taught financial literacy for
families to enjoy a more meaningful holiday
Leading
life insurer Pru Life UK, in partnership with Prudence Foundation and Junior
Achievement Philippines, ushered in a cheerful Christmas season with Cha-Ching Kid$ at Home: Money-Smart and
Meaningful Holidays for Filipino Families. The expert-led and fun-filled
webinar was attended by about 500 parents and their children.
The virtual event, which was hosted by Pru Life UK Assistant Manager for Investments Marketing Mary Jane Pangan, featured family and finance experts Rose Fres Fausto and Edric Mendoza, who shared how families can create a purposeful Christmas. Kids joined fun holiday-themed games that taught them basic money management concepts.
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Pru Life UK VP for Investment Marketing Mark
Anthony Valino welcomes webinar attendees with his opening remarks. |
“While this Christmas season comes amid unprecedented times, the joyous
spirit of the holidays remains and thrives. We hope that by extending the
Cha-Ching money management values to families at this time of the year we will
be able to help them have a more money-smart and meaningful celebration,” says
Pru Life UK Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Marketing Officer Allan
Tumbaga.
Expert-led talks on a purposeful Christmas
Fausto is an investment banker turned author, columnist, and speaker on
purposeful parenting. She also runs FQ
Mom, a blog and YouTube channel that focuses on money and family. She led
the talk Holidays on a Budget: How to
Have a Merrier Christmas by Spending Less and shared her “Christmas FQripot
Tips” with the audience. These include cutting back on gifts, clothes, and
decor expenses despite seeing big discounts and sales. “When you shop at sale
events, be sure to know the actual price of the item, and keep in mind that you
should only buy what you need and not because it is cheap,” said Fausto.
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IFE Management Advisers Inc. president and FQMom Rose Fres Fausto shares tips on how Filipino families can have a merrier Christmas by spending less. |
She was joined by
Mendoza, an entrepreneur, family advocate, and former lead anchor of ANC’s On the Money. He is also the chairman of
Homeschool Global Learning Inc. and president of The Parentschooling Co. At the
virtual event, he shared his insights on the values of charity in Meaningful Holidays: Ways You Can Give Back
to Your Community, where his three kids made a special appearance and
talked about buying gifts for the family with a budget. Mendoza also encouraged
parents to teach their kids about charity at their young age. “For children to
embrace the value of giving, we must provide them the opportunity to experience
the joy of it. That way it would be easier for them to practice giving back to
the community as they grow up,” he said.
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Parentschooling Co. president and former lead anchor of ANC’s On the Money Edric Mendoza shares insights on how parents and kids can give back to the community this holiday season and beyond. |
During the games,
kids tested their money management skills in Kris Kringle Quiz, where they had
to choose the best gift that fits a given category and budget. In Matching
Gifts, kids had to memorize the names of children and their corresponding
Christmas wishes. They then had to match a donation to the kid who wished for
it. A total of six participants won a P500 gift card and a set of Cha-Ching
comic books, while one lucky attendee won a brand-new tablet and a Christmas
gift basket perfect for Noche Buena.
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Host MJ Pangan enjoins participants and their kids to take part in the fun Christmas-themed virtual games . |
The virtual event
was in line with Pru Life UK’s We DO Education commitment to promote financial
literacy in the Philippines. Beyond the webinar, Cha-Ching Kid$ at Home offers a set of printable resources that
parents can use to teach their children basic money management concepts like
Earn, Save, Spend, and Donate. The modules were created by Pru Life UK and
Prudence Foundation, the community investment arm of Prudence plc.
“While Christmas
can be an extravagant celebration, many of us are feeling the blow of the
pandemic. We hope Cha-Ching Kid$ at Home provides
people with helpful and useful money management tips, especially on saving and
donating. Then hopefully everyone can still feel and share in the Christmas
spirit even though traditional festivities may be disrupted,” shares Marc
Fancy, Executive Director of Prudence Foundation.
Download the Cha-Ching Kid$ at Home modules and give
your kids the gift of financial wisdom this Christmas. Access them on chaching.cartoonnetworkasia.com/en/. For more information, visit the Pru
Life UK website at prulifeuk.com.ph or the Facebook page at facebook.com/prulifeukofficial.
Shopee 12.12 Birthday Sale kicks off on a high note, with four times more items sold in the first hour compared to last year
Shopee 12.12 Birthday Sale kicks off on a high note, with four times more items sold in the first hour compared to last year
MANILA, December 12, 2020 - Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, kicked off its fifth 12.12 Birthday Sale on a high note with strong enthusiasm from shoppers across the region. Shopping activity surged at midnight on December 12, with four times more items sold in the first hour compared to 2019.
Key trends in the first 8 hours of 12.12 Big Christmas Sale
● Home & Living, Men’s Apparel, and Health & Personal Care are the most popular product categories among Filipino consumers.
● People are prepping for fitness-related New Year’s resolutions by stocking up on activewear. In the first 8 hours of December 12, around 30,000 units of men’s jogger pants were sold. Filipinos are also keen on doing some home organizing over the holidays, with around 22,000 shoe box organizers sold.
● Filipinos are eagerly snapping up the best deals in celebration of Shopee’s fifth birthday, with one shopper making almost 100 orders in the morning of December 12. Shopping activity is also highest in Metro Manila, South Luzon, and North Luzon.
Discover more unbeatable deals at Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale until midnight at https://shopee.ph/m/christmas-sale.
DTI Bagsakan Project sustains MSMEs with continued market presence
FamiLIGTAS Calls For Increased Attention To GBV Against LBGTQ+
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#EndFamilyViolenceAgainstLGBTQChildren #EndGBV #FamiLigtasPH |
FamiLIGTAS Calls For Increased Attention To GBV Against LBGTQ+
As the nation observes the annual 18-day campaign to end gender-based violence (GBV),FamiLigtas reminds us to also address the violence and discrimination experienced by the LGBTQ+ community.
FamiLigtas is a digital campaign against GBV in the Philippines during the time of COVID-19. But because GBV is most commonly associated with spousal and domestic violence against women, the experiences of violence among lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgenders, queers, and other non-binary individuals are often left unheard.
According to Human Rights Watch, only 15% of Filipinos are living in areas with ordinances against discrimination and violence based on SOGIE. The same report said that the low reporting and intervention of this kind of GBV is caused by the negative messages that the victim-survivors are receiving from authorities.
As the LGBTQ+ community continues to fight for the passage of the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Expression (SOGIE) Equality Bill in congress, more and more non-binary people continue to experience discrimination, and even violence, at home and in public spaces.It is with that in mind that we are inviting you to a webinar about the often unreported instances of GBV against LGBTQ+ persons.
#EndFamilyViolenceAgainstLGBTQChildren #EndGBV #FamiLigtasPH
The new jolly kiddie meal toys feature the lovable characters from DreamWorks Kou Kou
The new jolly kiddie meal toys feature the lovable characters from DreamWorks Kou Kou
Shopee Relaunches Shopee Milyonaryo in time for the 12.12 Big Christmas Sale
Shopee
Relaunches Shopee Milyonaryo in time for the 12.12 Big Christmas Sale
Shopee users can tune in to GMA’s Wowowin
for a chance to win ₱1 million in cash and other prizes from December 6 to 12
MANILA, December 9, 2020 - Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, brings back the popular game Shopee Milyonaryo as part of its 12.12 Big Christmas Sale. Shopee Milyonaryo is an interactive lucky draw contest on GMA’s Wowowin, where Shopee users stand a chance to win up to ₱1,000,000 in cash.
From December 6 to 12, users can participate by logging on to the Shopee app and claiming their raffle code[1]. They get additional entries per draw when they purchase mobile load or data via the Shopee app. Each completed order qualifies as an additional entry. Users with the winning raffle codes will be announced daily during GMA’s Wowowin. During the show, contestants will play Pera O Kahon, during which they will guess which of the boxes contains ₱1,000,000 in cash.
Meanwhile, on December 12, a second daily winner also gets the chance to play Spin-A-Wil, where they will spin a prize roulette for a chance to win up to P300,000. The player will have 3 spin chances.
From December 7 to 12, users can play Guess the Box on the Shopee app, where they guess which box contains P1,000,000 for the daily Pera O Kahon game. Users who guess correctly get the chance to share a coin pool of up to P50,000.
Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “Shopee is excited to announce this year’s second run of Shopee Milyonaryo. After the success of last month’s raffle, we want to continue spreading the Christmas joy to more Filipinos with 12.12 Shopee Milyonaryo. As the year draws to a close, Shopee remains committed to creating initiatives that engage and uplift our consumers.”
Key highlights of Shopee’s 12.12 Big Christmas Sale
Until December 12, shoppers can expect prizes and big deals from leading brands.
●
12.12 Big Christmas TV Special: Viewers can
win over P12,000,000 worth of prizes by tuning in to GMA’s Wowowin on December
12, 10am.
●
#MyShopeeWish TikTok Challenge: Until December
30, users can join the #MyShopeeWish TikTok Challenge to win prizes. Winners
will be announced on January 15, 2021 on Shopee’s official social media
accounts.
●
Christmas deals and promotions: Shopee users
can enjoy free shipping with no minimum spend, up to 20% cashback, and ₱1 deals
on selected items such as mobile cases and accessories, home and kitchen items,
and nail care products.
● Exclusive deals from leading brands: Shoppers can enjoy up to 50% off from leading brands on Shopee Mall, including L’Oreal Paris, P&G Beauty, Abbott, Unilever Home and Food, Havaianas, Nestle, Huawei, Vivo, Pampers, RB Enfagrow, and Infinix.
More details about Shopee Milyonaryo are available on https://shopee.ph/m/shopee-milyonaryo.
For more information about Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale, visit https://shopee.ph/m/christmas-sale.
Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or
Google Play.
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Easy Ways to Keep Your Home Clean, Healthy, and Pollution-Fre
Easy Ways to Keep Your Home Clean, Healthy, and Pollution-Free
Many
believe that most pollutants can be found outside when unclean air and dust can
easily enter the home. One example is through open windows and doors. Besides
that, viruses and bacteria can latch onto almost anything and be brought
anywhere and everywhere.
To
keep the house clean and hygienic, here are a few ways that one can do to keep
the living space clean and pollution-free:
- Minimize
bringing in pollution into your home
Sometimes, there are moments when key members of the
house have to take essential trips outside or run personal errands. Hence,
there are many instances when fine particles of dust, bacteria, and germs stick
onto the clothes’ fibers. So it’s crucial to make it a habit to wash both hands
and change out of clothes before plopping onto the couch or bed to relax.
For those with plenty of clothes that require regular
steaming, ironing, or dry cleaning, having a clothing care appliance like the Samsung AirDresser is a worthwhile
investment. With its Jet Air system and Air Hangers, powerful jets of air can
remove dust off clothes inside and out. At the same time, the JetSteam feature
infuses high-temperature steam deep into the fabric of clothes, removing up to
99% of certain viruses and bacteria, house mites, allergens, odor-causing
gases, and other harmful substances.
- Keep the
floor squeaky clean
Dust, pet dander, and other allergens can accumulate
quickly on the floor. Thus, daily
vacuuming should be the first line of defense in preventing dust build-ups. It
usually requires heavier and more comprehensive vacuuming for rooms with
carpets at least twice a week. The carpet’s fibers can trap dust, dirt,
allergens, and absorb grime and spills, giving way to bacteria.
To make vacuuming less of a headache, it is ideal to
invest in a cordless vacuum to let go of the need to search for an available
socket in every room. The Samsung Jet
Cyclone Stick Vacuum is a cordless stick vacuum cleaner that makes cleaning
almost an effortless task. Thanks to its Digital Inverter Motor that
consistently maintains a high level of energy efficiency while sustaining an
industry-leading suction power of up to 150W. Besides, Samsung’s five-layer
filtration system can capture up to 99.999% of micro dust particles, including
0.3~10μm sized particles and allergens, to help keep the house spotless and the
health of homeowners in check.
Another good thing about the Samsung Jet Cyclone Stick
Vacuum is that there’s no need to worry about having to forcefully drag the
vacuum along by its wheels to reach every nook and corner of the house. With
its handheld model that only weighs 1.45kg, there would be a lesser strain on
the wrist, and this bothersome household chore can now be turned into a more
convenient and efficient activity. Days at home can be made better with floors
that are dust and dirt free all day.
- Maintain
good air quality at home
With most people spending more time at home these
days, maintaining good indoor air quality has never been more important. It’s a
good thing that there’s a foolproof and quick way to clean and keep the air
hygienic, and that is to consider buying an air purifier.
Samsung Air
Purifiers
can capture up to 99.97% of ultrafine dust and even bacteria to help combat
seasonal allergies and make old air new again. The air purifiers have three
distinct filters that house a multi-layered purification system designed to
capture airborne particles, harmful gases, and inhibit the spread of captured
bacteria. Even when outside, air quality can be remotely controlled with
Samsung’s SmartThings app making fresh indoor air available anytime.
With
health and hygiene taking a higher priority during this period, it pays to put
more attention to ensuring that the house is kept clean as much as possible.
Practice taking proactive steps to reduce the risk of transmission and
contamination by steaming the clothes more often, vacuuming almost all the
surfaces at home, and keeping the air inside purified, for a healthier
environment for the whole family, especially during the holidays.
Start holiday shopping, and get up to 25% off on Samsung Digital Appliances' 12.12 SUPER SALE happening from December 12-19, 2020. Score discounts and offers online, and on participating dealer online stores. Visit SamsungPH on Facebook and https://www.samsung.com/ph/offer/ to watch out for the full promo mechanics.
Fun games, recipe ideas, and prizes await visitors of Vitasoy's virtual town
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Vitasoy’s Milky Town website features engaging content such as recipe videos, health and kitchen tips, and raffle draws. |
Fun games, recipe ideas and prizes await visitors of Vitasoy’s virtual town
Have fun browsing Vitasoy’s neighborhood-themed site and entertaining content at the comfort of your homes. Check out the houses of Milky Town “neighbors” like Vitasoy Plus Milky online ambassador Danica Sotto-Pingris; and other online content creators Isha Borromeo, Thea Sy, Team Malunggay, and Haidee and Hazel Quing.
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Vitasoy Plus Milky online ambassador Danica Sotto-Pingris shares how she cooks Milky Sopas using Vitasoy Plus Milky |
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Visit more spots to get an awesome prize
Fun, exciting activities, and games also await at Vitasoy Milky Town’s hangout spots. Visit the town’s Playground to play the Milky Blends game for a chance to win gift certificates.
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Vitasoy Plus Milky has been giving away samples of its healthy soy milk drink through its Milky Truck. |
Bringing the excitement of this online town closer to people’s homes is the “Milky Truck” that has been going around Metro Manila since November. Catch Vitasoy’s “Milk Men” as they give away free Vitasoy Milky kits that contain a carton of Vitasoy Plus Soy Milk, freebies and a special invite code that recipients can use to enter the Vitasoy Milky Town.