#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