Gerald Santos headlines UNLIMITED, A CONCERT FOR A CAUSE”

International stage actor and Pinoy Pride bearer Gerald Santos headlines in one of the biggest concerts for this year, UNLIMITED, A CONCERT FOR A CAUSE, which is slated on December 13, 2019, 8PM at the Newport Performing Arts Theater. 

An initial concert offering of LE’ POSH Entertainment Production, this concert endeavor is a coming together of world class Filipino artists who all have a soft spot for the plight and welfare of our OFWs and their loved ones.

Santos avers, “I was an OFW myself. Being in UK for 2 years as part of the Miss Saigon UK Tour stint made me realize how our kababayans, the feelings and sentiments of the many OFWs I had the opportunity to intermingle with. I know how difficult it is to be away from your family and with this concert, it is my prayer that it  brings cheers to the OFWs who are home during the holiday season and their families who will join and watch it.”

Joining Gerald on the concert stage are OPM icon Nyoy Volante, fast-rising star Kyline Alcantara, Singaporean theatre veteran Rachel Chan, The Clash Finalist Garret Bolden and Rock Legend Jett Pangan.

LE’POSH Entertainment Production teams up with other government and non-government agencies for this concert to alleviate the plight of our OFWs.

The concert is written and directed by Antonino Rommel Ramilo, with concept by Pierre Hernandez. Musical director is Jason Abram Cabato.

Tickets are available at TicketWorld.com.ph ( 8891-9999 ).

FDCP, FAP commend film industry members in Luna Awards Nominee's night

FDCP, FAP COMMEND FILM INDUSTRY MEMBERS IN LUNA AWARDS NOMINEES’ NIGHT

From left: FAP Director-General Vivian Velez, Best Actress Nominee Glaiza de Castro, and FDCP Chairperson and CEO Liza Diño

The 37th Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) Luna Awards is an award-giving body like no other in the country. It is a standout in the industry because it is by the peers and for the peers. Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) Chairperson and CEO Liza Diño explained, "It’s really actresses voting for Best Actress, editors voting for the nominees for Best Editing, cinematographers voting for Best Cinematography. It is the counterpart of the Oscars in the U.S." 

What makes the voting process of the 2019 FAP Luna Awards more special is that its Voters are all past nominees and winners of the FAP Luna Awards and other distinguished award-giving bodies. Its Electoral College is composed of active film workers in the industry with Citers, Nominators, and Voters comprising the entire body. FDCP and FAP have engaged such film workers to vote for and recognize this year’s esteemed nominees. Because of this reputable peer voting process, receiving a nomination from the FAP Luna Awards is truly an honor already. Hence, the FAP Luna Awards Nominees’ Night was held to celebrate the excellent work of the nominees for this year.

FDCP Chairperson and CEO Liza Diño

Nominees, guests, and members of the press flocked to Delgado.112 restaurant in the Tomas Morato area of Quezon City for the November 20 gathering. Diño and FAP Director-General Vivian Velez warmly welcomed the FAP Luna Awards Nominees such as Chito Roño (Signal Rock), Kip Oebanda (Liway), and Dwein Baltazar (Gusto Kita with All My Hypothalamus) for Best Director; Nicco Manalo (Gusto Kita with All My Hypothalamus) for Best Actor and Glaiza de Castro (Liway) for Best Actress; Soliman Cruz (Liway), Epy Quizon (Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral), and Mon Confiado (Signal Rock) for Best Supporting Actor; and Nova Villa (Miss Granny) and Max Collins (Citizen Jake) for Best Supporting Actress.

Other nominees in attendance were Emerzon Texon (Meet Me in St. Gallen and Ang Babaeng Allergic sa WiFi) for Best Musical Score; Chuck Gutierrez (Liway) and Edlyn Tallada-Abuel (Ang Dalawang Mrs. Reyes, with Maynard Pattaui) for Best Editing; Axel Fernandez (Gusto Kita with All My Hypothalamus) for Best Sound; Aped Santos (Liway) and Michael Español (Buy Bust, with Roma Regala) for Best Production Design; and Rodolfo Vera, represented by actress Elora Españo, (Signal Rock and Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral, with Jerrold Tarog) for Best Screenplay. TBA Studios President Vincent “Ting” Nebrida also graced the event as “Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral” of TBA and Globe Studios was nominated for Best Picture. Roño’s CSR Productions was also nominated for Best Picture for “Signal Rock.”

Best Supporting Actor Nominee Soliman Cruz with FAP Director-General Velez and FDCP Chairperson and CEO Diño

  

During the FAP Luna Awards Nominees’ Night, Diño marveled at how the event was well-attended, noting, “Gusto ko pong magpasalamat sa inyong lahat kasi nagdatingan po kayong lahat dito. Salamat po. Grabe!” A professional chef herself, Diño even prepared pork adobo and Cajun shrimp for all attendees of the Nominees’ Night. Velez, for her part, stated: “We want to thank the nominees that are here. And sana sa November 30, sana naman ‘yung mga nominees will support us kasi ‘yun po ang gusto namin na masuportahan po sana ‘yung activities ng FDCP at FAP.” The 37th FAP Luna Awards Night will take place on November 30, Saturday, at the Maybank Performing Arts Theater in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig City.

The FDCP Chair turned emotional as she recalled the low turnout of nominees in various awarding events in recent years. “We’re celebrating our One Hundred Years of Philippine Cinema. At hindi po natitinag ang lahat ng award-giving bodies natin para bigyan ng suporta at recognition ang lahat, from the people behind the camera to the people in front of the camera. Let’s support these events because we mount these events not for ourselves. We mount these events for you. And I hope that on November 30, all our 60 nominees can make it to the 37th FAP Luna Awards,” Diño stated.

Nova Villa, Best Supporting Actress Nominee and recipient of the Manuel de Leon Award for Exemplary Achievement

The nominees were then formally presented to the members of the press. Veteran actress Villa reacted, “Eto na naman ako, pang ilang nomination na ng Miss Granny. Bakit ang tagal, bakit ang dami? Talaga sigurong napakaganda nung pelikula na ‘yun. At salamat. Thank you, Lord. And probably, itong mga nominations na ito, I could have done probably really good. I hope marami pang awards.” Villa, whose bubbly personality gleamed at the Nominees’ Night, is not just a nominee this year. She is also among the Special Awardees who will receive the Manuel de Leon Award for Exemplary Achievement on November 30. When Diño asked for her reaction to her Special Award, Villa jested: “May edad na. Isipin ninyo naabutan ko pa si Pugo at Togo, and Patsy at Chichay?” She shared that she starred in the first movie of LEA Productions titled “Manananggal vs. Mangkukulam” where Patsy and Pugo were her parents. “So, ano, ilang taon na ako ngayon? Pero labanan ko pa kayo sa takbuhan," she joked.

Meanwhile, the Best Director Nominees expressed their sentiments as well. Roño of nine-time Luna nominee "Signal Rock" uttered, “Maraming salamat sa recognition ng FAP at FDCP. I'm glad to be here,” while Baltazar of “Gusto Kita With All My Hypothalamus” remarked, “Sobrang excited po ako every time napapasali kami sa ganito.” Kip Oebanda, who is also nominated for Best Screenplay together with Zig Dulay for “Liway,” shared how flattered and honored he is to be nominated. "It’s the hundredth year of Philippine Cinema, and we're just very proud to be part of this industry. We're proud to be filmmakers, directors, and writers. We dedicate this to all the people who have worked behind the scenes. At napakahirap gumawa ng pelikula. It's a miracle that any film gets completed. So to be recognized for that is such a blessing," Oebanda added.

Best Actress Nominee Glaiza de Castro

Best Actor Nominee Manalo also expressed his gratitude and confirmed his Awards Night attendance when he said, "Magkita-kita po tayo sa Luna Awards.” Best Actress Nominee Glaiza de Castro, who came with boyfriend David Rainey, thanked FDCP and FAP for the recognition. She also shared how happy and surprised she was when "Liway" bagged nine nominations. “Masaya akong makita ulit 'yung mga nakatrabaho ko sa 'Liway.' Masaya akong ma-nominate kasama ang mahuhusay na aktor, kasama ang kaibigan kong si Angelica Panganiban.” As for Best Supporting Actress Nominee Max Collins, she noted, “On behalf of Direk Mike de Leon and Citizen Jake, I'm just very proud to be here, and I'm honored.” Collins attended the event with husband, actor Pancho Magno.

Best Supporting Actress Nominee Max Collins with husband, actor Pancho Magno, and FDCP Chairperson and CEO Diño

FDCP and FAP are co-organizers of the 37th FAP Luna Awards. The strictly invitational Awards Night on November 30 will be shown via livestream on the Facebook page of FDCP with the username Film Development Council of the Philippines.

#UAAP82 Juniors Day 5: Baby Tams edges Tiger Cubs, solidifies #2 spot.

The FEU Baby Tamaraws solidifies their hold in the #2 spot after they survived the late run of the UST Tiger Cubs, 80-73.

The Baby Tams were able to post a solid first half performance with a 21-19 opening quarter output up to a 46-37 at the end of the first half.

In the second half, the Baby Tams continues to hold a comfortable deficit the Tiger Cubs were able to cut it down to 65-59, they even made it as close as 72-70 late in the final period, but Penny Estacio made a quick work that brought the cushion back on FEU's side to hold off UST.

Pennys Estacio once again led the charge for the Baby Tams with 21 points, Jorick Bautista added 19 points, while Patrick Sleat contributed 15 points in this 4th victory of the Baby Tamaraws.

#UAAP82 Juniors Day 4: Baby Tams completes comeback against Junior Maroons to take 3rd win.

The FEU-FERN Baby Tams shrugged off a cold start to take their 3rd win at the expense of the pesky UPIS Fighting Maroons, 67-56.

The Baby Tams had a sloppy start in the game giving the Junior Maroons the opportunity to take over the first half of the game, leading 14-11 in the 1st quarter and closing out the first half 25-23.

The pace of the game changed in the second half as the Baby Tams charged back after outscoring the Junior Maroons 26-18, the Tams continues to lead throughout the game to get the victory.

Penny Estacio led the Baby Tams with 20 points and 11 rebounds, Patrick Sleat added 13 points, and Rey Remogat scored 10 points.

#UAAP82 Juniors Day 3: Baby Tamaraws stuns Blue Eagles with dominant win

The Far Eastern University-Diliman Baby Tamaraws improved their record to 2-1 after they charged down the Ateneo Blue Eaglets 82-75.

The Baby Tams showed off an early dominance in this game after the build up a huge 29-10 advantage in the opening period, although the Blue Eaglets kept on mounting a comeback the and slowly trimming down the 19 point advantage in the succeeding quarters still the Baby Tams were able to keep their lead through out the game.

Jorick Bautista and Penny Estacio teamed up for the Baby Tams after they scored 23 and 22 points respectively, Cholo Añonuevo meanwhile scoref 11 points and 14 rebounds

#UAAP82: FEU Cheering Squad gets back to back 1st runners up finish in UAAP CDC

The Far EasternUniversity Cheering Squad took their 18th podium finish in the UAAP Cheerdance Competition after they were able to get the 1st runners up once again for two consecutive years, the FEU CS performed a Michael Jackson themed performance complete with a moonwalks and of course the iconic thriller routine that brought the house down with a cheer dancer played as Michael Jackson who rose from the grave.

The Morayta based squad also took home another back to back 1st runners up finish in the group stunts category.

NU won the title once again in both Group Stunts and Cheerdance Competition, while Adamson bagged the 2nd runners up in both categories.

#UAAP82 Juniors Day 2: Baby Tams charges back after dominant win over Red Pages

After a lackluster opening game, the FEU Baby Tamaraws charged back at the expense of the UE Red Pages after they dominated them 74-45.

The Baby Tams poised an early lead in the opening period with a 14-7 advantage, as the Red Pages struggled in their offense the Baby Tams took the opportunity to take a 31-14 lead at the end of the first half.

In the second half the Baby Tams continues to dictate the pace of the game as they dominated again with a 24-9 quarter output that pushed their lead up 55-23 to end the third period. In the final period the Red Pages were able to be at par with the baby tams scoring, but still wasn't enough to even lower the lead down.

Rookie Penny Estacio led the Baby Tams in scoring with 13 points and 9 rebounds, Aeron Bagunu added 10 points and 14 rebounds.

#UAAP82 Juniors Day 1: NU overpowers Baby Tamaraws

The FEU Diliman Baby Tamaraws opened their season 82 campaign with a sloppy start after they get a beating from the defending champs NU Bullpups, 49-64.

The Baby Tams were able to open the game strong, leading by as much as 5 points in the opening period, but the succeeding three quarters was a nightmare for them as the Bullpups feasted on their cold shooting and poor outside shooting to capitalize in the game.

Jorick Bautista led the Baby Tams with 13 points, Patrick Sleat added 8 points and 11 rebounds.

Tawag ng Tanghalan; The Grand Assembly

Starting today 11/11, the much anticipated All Star showdown of Tawag ng Tanghalan is about to begin, over 40 former TNT contenders from year 1 until the celebrity showdown are set to make It's Showtime's 10th anniversary more explosive as they face each other in the daily rounds until the Grand Resbak. 

Is your favorite TNT Contenders made it to the 4? Check out the 40 contenders that will battle it out in Tawag ng Tanghalan. 

1. Gidget De Llana
2. Jaime Navarro
3. Rachel Gabreza
4. Dominador Alviola
5. Maricel Callo
6. Lucky Robles (NP)
7. Julia Faith Joaquin
8. Hazelyn Cascaño
9. Joylaine Canonio
10. Jex De Castro
11. Marlo Mortel
12. Justin Alva (NP)
13. Matmat Centino
14. Andrey Magada
15. Dior Lawrence Bronia
16. Alliyah Cadelina
17. Annabelle Dulatre (NP)
18. Eric Cagadas
19. Jophil Cece
20. John Mark Digamon
21. Orfeshaine Quiñones
22. Lea Jessica Alarcon
22. Reynante Buyan
23. May Shine Patag (NP)
24. John Andrew Manzano (NP)
25. Lalainne Araña
26. Rico Garcia
27. John Raymundo
28. Mark Michael Garcia
29. Remy Luntayao
30. Boyet Onte
31. Sofronio Vasquez
32. Tuko delos Reyes
33. Christian Neil Bahaya
34. JM Bales
35. Aljun Alborme
36. Adelene Rabulan
37. Aila Santos
38. Charles Kevin Tan
39. Charizze Arnigo
40. Ferlyn Suela

Official Statement: Elcano and Magellan: The First Voyage Around The World

The movie Elcano and Magellan: The First Voyage Around The World made a big buzz on social media this week as the movie is said to have revised parts of the history and the portrayal of some characters weren't accurate enough for the likings of netizens as the movie made it look like Magellan and Elcano as the protagonist and making Lapu Lapu looked like the villain in the story. 

Check out the official Poster and Trailer of the movie; 

Here's the official press release of CrystalSky Multimedia the official local distributor of Elcano and Magellan here in the Philippines

2019 marks the 500th year commemoration of the Spanish Colonization in the Philippines via an expedition led by Juan Sebastian Elcano and Ferdinand Magellan who first landed in the island of Mactan were the fate of Magellan ended in the hands of Lapu Lapu. 

Upgrade Your Lifestyle through Technology at TechLife Expo 2019

Upgrade Your Lifestyle through Technology at TechLife Expo 2019

Enjoy multiple products of innovation brought by the marriage of lifestyle and technology at the first TechLife Expo, on November 15-17, 2019 at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City.

The three-day expo highlights a future of tech-integrated living where digital experience becomes seamless and more accessible to the Filipino audience.

Leading brands will showcase their latest products and services to give visitors an enriching customer experience and amazing deals, including up to 50% discount and more on selected items.

Visit the booth of our partner brands: GetGo, Logitech G,  Logitech, Ultimate Ears, Jaybird, Vivo, Sun Cellular, Ogawa, CaseLogic, JBL, KASE Lens, Growl, Carousell, AGVA, Converge, MW2000, Felta, Taktyl Studios, McDonald’s, PEPERO, RC Cola, QuickmealsPH, Food Panda , and many more!

Guests and attendees will also have a chance to broaden their knowledge on various topics to help them appreciate how they can upgrade their lifestyle through technology. Industry thought leaders will be invited to deliver talks to discuss and delve on the topics of cybersecurity, e-commerce, e-sports, robotics, smart homes, and wellness.

Entrance fee is Php 50.00 but get a Free Entrance Pass when you pre-register on-line via www.techlifeexpo.com. Registered guests will also have a chance to win in the grand raffle.

What are you waiting for? Bring your tech-savvy friends and family for three days of learning, booth hopping and shopping, and partying at the TechLife Expo 2019!

For more information, visit techlifeexpo.com and follow @TechLifeExpo on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Contact us at 0916-891-3779,  info@techlifeexpo.com

Register here 

TikTok launches TikTok Trends, empowering marketers with deep insights into the world of short-form video

TikTok launches TikTok Trends, empowering marketers with deep insights into the world of short-form video 

• TikTok Trends is a  regional program that arms marketers with valuable insights and tools through a wide array of initiatives: TikTok Trends Events, TikTok Trends Newsletter, and TikTok Trends Entertainment Marketing White Paper.
• Along with the launch of TikTok Trends, TikTok also launches the TikTok Creator Academy aimed at playing a more active role in empowering the next generation of content creators. 

TikTok, the leading destination for short-form mobile video, today announced the launch of TikTok Trends, a regional program dedicated to driving awareness among brands and the industry when it comes to making the most out of TikTok as a creative advertising platform. To kick off its announcement, a TikTok Trends event was conducted in Vietnam which tapped into the country’s dynamic creative market as a net contributor and facilitated the development of Vietnamese talents using TikTok as a promotional platform. 

As a preferred platform for expression among the creative young audience, specifically Gen Z and Millennials, TikTok provides brands with the opportunity to engage them in a dynamic, mobile-first format. TikTok has 680 million monthly active users worldwide and is proven to be highly popular in Southeast Asia. With 87% of brands using video for marketing, TikTok Trends aims to help marketers learn more about the short-form video industry in general and TikTok in particular. 

TikTok Trends was launched with the objective of  empowering brands to make strategic business decisions through a wide array of initiatives including: 

• TikTok Trends Events is a regional event series powered by TikTok with the goal of providing a platform for mobile and digital marketing professionals to connect and share valuable learnings, insights and the latest trends in the short-video space as well as key TikTok product updates. 

• TikTok Trends Newsletter is TikTok's monthly source of information, offering insights around the latest digital marketing trends, pop culture phenomena  across Southeast Asia, as well as tips on how markets can make the most out of their next marketing campaign on TikTok, through key learnings, case studies and product updates. 

• TikTok Trends Entertainment Marketing White Paper serves as a practical guidebook for marketers empowering them to maximize their entertainment marketing efforts. From providing a macro view of the entertainment industry to focusing on key learnings following a successful entertainment marketing showcase, the White Paper provides insights into TikTok, as a creative advertising platform brands can harness to drive marketing impact that truly moves the needle in across Southeast Asia. 

• TikTok Trends Creator Academy is a program that offers a series of workshops to empower creators to develop and create compelling brand content and stories on TikTok, made possible with TikTok's strategic partnerships and robust creator network across Southeast Asia.

“Fueled by the rise of mobile as the key device of today's media consumption, short-form videos have become an essential format for brands to connect with their audiences. In fact, nearly 9 in 10 companies use video as a marketing tool today, and by 2022, video will make up 82% of all internet consumer traffic,” said John Castro, User and Content Operations Manager, TikTok Philippines.

“By offering valuable insights on how to leverage the short-form video platform and making the shift from horizontal to vertical video format, TikTok Trends will empower marketers to make strategic and impactful business decisions.” 

According to mobile advertising platform MediaBrix, fewer than 30% of users will turn their phone sideways to view a horizontal ad, and even when they do so, they only watch around 14% of it. As short-form mobile video continues to rise in popularity, brands must be willing to create content that’s easily consumable on smartphones. In the Philippines, as well as elsewhere in the world, TikTok provides easy-to-use video capturing and editing tools directly from the smartphone, allowing the creation of diversified content that is immersive and interactive.

With diversified content and a fast-growing digital community, TikTok continues to receive an overwhelming response in the Philippines. In 2019, TikTok in partnership with Globe launched the #CreateWithLove challenge to encourage users to share their creativity with love and passion. The campaign garnered 141.4M views.

TikTok is  available in over 154 countries and regions in 75 languages, with a robust localization strategy to encourage users to create and interact with content relevant to local cultures and trends. 

TikTok partners with Smart to build stronger connections with your loved ones

TikTok partners with Smart  to build stronger connections with your loved ones

Leading destination for short-form videos partners with the country’s largest telco provider to launch value-added content bundles

TikTok, the world’s leading destination for short-form mobile videos, has teamed up with PLDT wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) to launch affordable data bundles for Pinoy users. 

TikTok users nationwide can now avail of these value-added bundles, enabling them to make the most out of their short video creation, discovery and sharing, made possible by one of the country’s largest telco providers.

Smart and TNT mobile users can now access TikTok with 1GB* allocation per day for as low as P99 valid for 7 days! Watch videos and be inspired to create more with the GIGA Stories offers. 

TikTok has become a creative playground for all Pinoy users who love to express themselves through their smartphones. With TikTok, every user is empowered to become a content creator, thanks to the app’s diverse array of features, including a robust catalogue of copyrighted background music, filters and stickers. With the app’s easy-to-use tools and features, creating unique and highly-engaging videos is a piece of cake. For these reasons, the Philippines emerged as one of the fastest-growing markets for TikTok in the region.

“TikTok is designed to capture the little moments that make your day and fulfill the growing demands of users to share, create and discover short videos of moments that matter to them. We are delighted to have Smart as our ally in harnessing the creativity of Filipinos and showcasing it to our global audience,” said Steven Tannason, Strategic Partnerships (SEA), TikTok.

“Smart is committed to empower our customers in their pursuit of their passions. We are thrilled to forge this partnership with TikTok in bringing Smart closer to our younger Millennials and Gen Z subscribers, and making this enriching mobile video experience more accessible to more Filipinos,” said Oscar Enrico A. Reyes Jr., PLDT Senior Vice President and Head of Consumer Business—Individual Group. 

With Smart and TNT’s 1GB* data allocation per day, Pinoy TikTok users can now stay connected, share special moments, showcase their talents, and watch millions of short but memorable moments that will surely make someone’s day. 

Let your creativity flow and express yourself with TikTok and Smart! Download TikTok for iOS and Android to get started.  (*1GB inclusive of Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok)

Smart and TNT GIGA Offers

Promo	Validity (Days)	Open Access	Inclusion
GIGA STORIES 99	7	2 GB	1 GB per day of TikTok, Facebook, Instagram
GIGA VIDEO 99	7	2 GB	1 GB per day of YouTube, iWant, NBA, iFlix, Cignal Play
GIGA GAMES 99	7	2 GB	1 GB per day of Mobile Legends, Arena of Valor, Clash of Clans, Clash Royale