Teejay Marquez and Devon Seron Recipients of Gintong Parangal 2022

 

Held at the Grand Ball Room of Okada Manila last Saturdy, August 13, the Gintong Parangal honored two young and emerging stars of this generation, Teejay Marquez and Devon Seron. 

Teejay Marquez was given the "Makabagong Aktor sa Pelikula at Telebisyon" recognition for his recent portrayals in BL series like Ben X Jim from Regal Entertainment where he starred along Jerome Ponce that became a wide hit during the pandemic and also his portrayal of being an antagonist in the second installment of the Mano Po series that was aired on GMA 7 earlier this 2022. 

Aside from those successful series and seryes online and on TV, Teejay is also set to star in a handful of movies coming soon such as "Ang Huling Baklang Birhen sa Balat ng Lupa", "After All", and "G LU?".   

For Teejay it was a great honor that he was chosen to be given the recognition after all the years of his hard work, he felt that it was a big reward for him to be recognized. 

As for Devon Seron, she was given the "Mahusay na Aktress sa Kanyang Henerasyon". Devon has stepped out of his comfort zone and tried to explore and venture into more adventurous roles as she is set to star in the upcoming Z movie, Z-Love. 

She is also set to work with Teejay Marquez in the movie "After All" that is directed by Adolf Alix Jr. and Devon is also set to star with big stars like National Artist for Film Nora Aunor in a horror flick "Ligalig" directed by Topel Lee. 

"Surreal" that's how Devon describes what she feels after being given the recognition, she felt it was a big validation for her after more than a decade being in the industry. 

Teejay and Devon are both under Arnold L. Vegafria's ALV Talent Circuit. 

 

Miss Philippines Earth’s Jasmine Paguio bats for environmental education as Miss BingoPlus Lucky

 

Fil-Canadian Jasmine Paguio finished as runner-up in the recently concluded Miss Philippines Earth beauty-with-a-cause pageant, but for the BingoPlus community of players, game developers, employees, partner brands, institutions and beneficiaries, she is their queen.

 

The 23-year old actress and model who grew up in Canada but returned to the Philippines to seek an acting and pageantry career was chosen as Miss BingoPlus Lucky among 36 contestants at the Miss Philippines Earth Finals held August 6 in Coron, Palawan.

 

It was her brave and game personality coupled with her sincere concern and dedication to the environment that made her stand out to BingoPlus officials as the fitting person to embody the company’s own advocacies.

 

“She has a great personality that reflects both her outer and inner beauty. Her courage to pursue her dreams and passion by leaving the country where she grew up and taking a leap in the Philippines is admirable. Her faith and confidence in herself and her desire to share her advocacy by educating others about saving our planet is remarkable. She is a fun-loving, high-spirited person, embodying the same characteristics we seek in every person working at BingoPlus, and the same outlook shared by our partners and patrons,” said AB Leisure Exponent Inc. president Jasper Vicencio.

 

“We have been taught to reduce, re-use and recycle since we were young. Although it may appear straightforward, the task of recycling and proper waste management is more intricate than it might seem. If one wrong item is recycled incorrectly, then tons of recyclable items get tossed into landfills daily. That is why I am advocating for a change in our educational system where we can properly teach the youth the importance of proper waste management and how to correctly recycle. This way we can have full confidence that correct knowledge will be passed down to future generations and we can contribute to a more sustainable lifestyle beginning at a young age,” Miss Paguio said.

 

As Miss BingoPlus Lucky, she will take part in the brand’s corporate social responsibility projects conducted under its mother company, Leisure & Resorts World Corporation. She will also actively promote BingoPlus through various events and spread the value of entertainment and having fun while sharing the message of responsible gaming.

 

“Miss BingoPlus Lucky will inspire our employees and show proof that you can still serve others while having fun by helping save the environment,” added Mr. Vicencio.

 

I wish to not just advocate for change, but to be a part of that change. I want to continue spreading my message, sharing my passion, helping educate others and most of all saving our planet,” Miss BingoPlus Lucky said.

US Oscar-Qualifying Short Film Fest Spotlights PH

 

Hollywood-based international film festival, HollyShorts Film Festival will be showcasing seven (7) Filipino short films on August 11-20, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. The Philippines is this year’s Country Spotlight at the 18th edition of the Academy-qualifying festival of global short films.

The HollyShorts Film Festival has selected over 400 films from more than 5,000 submissions. These films, all with under 30-minute duration, are to be screened onsite at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, while online screenings will be available through Bitpix (https://bitpixtv.com/).

As the Country Spotlight, August 14 is dedicated to showcase a Philippine retrospective to the festival goers and enthusiasts. The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), in partnership with HollyShorts, will also be hosting the In Conversation: Filipino Filmmakers in the US panel discussion. It will feature Benito Bautista, Executive Director of San Diego Filipino Cinema and Margie Templo Parks, Producer at Arkeofilms. These US-based Filipino filmmakers will be sharing their insights and experiences on their journey as artists, focusing on how it is like collaborating with Filipino artists, and their learnings and struggles in filmmaking in the US. The delegation’s participation will be capped by a reception night for partners and stakeholders. 

The short films selected to be screened at the 18th HollyShorts Film Festival are the following:

Shangri-La by Isabel Sandoval

The Headhunter’s Daughter by Don Josephus Raphael Eblahan

Imago by Raymund Ribay Gutierrez

It’s Raining Frogs Outside (Ampangabagat nin talakba ha likol) by Maria Estela

Paiso

Excuse Me, Miss, Miss, Miss by Sonny Calvento

Filipiñana by Rafael Manuel

Anino by Raymond Red

The Hollyshorts Film Festival is considered to be one of the top international film festivals that specifically features short films from across the globe, and brings them closer to the prestigious Academy Awards. At least six short films from last year’s festival selection were nominated for Oscars 2022. 

Country Spotlight: Philippines is the first partnership between the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) and HollyShorts Film Festival. The announcement of the endeavor under the agency’s Spotlight: Philippines program was made during the recently-concluded Marché Du Film of the 75th Cannes Film Festival last May. 

For more information on film schedules and ticketing, head on to the festival’s official event microsite: https://hollyshorts2022.eventive.org/.

Philippine Cinema at HollyShorts

August 14, 2022

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Retrospective Screening (TCL Chinese Theatre)

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Panel Discussion - “In Conversation: Filipino Filmmakers in the US” (The Japan House)

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Reception (The Japan House)

Market! Market! hosts I AM POSSIBLE - a PWD Entrepreneurs Fair

 

Show your support for persons with disabilities (PWDs) and their initiatives. From today until Saturday, Market! Market! is hosting I AM POSSIBLE - a PWD Entrepreneurs Fair where talents, skills and products proudly crafted by the PWD community will be showcased.

 

During the three-day selling fair, workshops and sign language classes will likewise be held at the Market! Market! Activity Center. On Aug. 12, Friday, at 6pm, Atty. Mack Hale D. Bunagan, J.D. will also hold a seminar. 

 

The event is brought to you by Market! Market! in partnership with Precious Works of Differently-abled Enterprise  (PWDe), Alagang AyalaLand, and JCI Philippines and Paranaque Asinderas, Naturally, and P3PWD Partylist headed by Hon. Cong. Rowena Guanzon. 

 

I AM POSSIBLE participants

 

The PWD Entrepreneurs Fair will have the following participants: ALKASAMOPI INC.; Ampie’s Café and Korean BBQ; Analie Leather Wallets; Arte Autismo Filipino; Bee Poe Lar; CLCruz Adventourista Travel;.​Dainty Love Shoppe; the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD); Five Star Cleaning Service; Hand and Heart; Handcrafted by Harl’s; HealthCare Depot;.​Herbs International; Herb’s Best International; Honey Made Boutique; Honeymade Enterprise; Humankind by La Mason B; ILLC; JNJ Personalized; Juliana Dela Cruz; Marlon Bautista; Numi Ph; R Bakery; Richard Noriega; Six Crew Café; SPACE: Crafting Beyond Limits; Special Hands by Nina; Tahanang Walang Hagdan; and Violet Starlight.

 

See you at the Activity Center!

 

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Fiji Blue Coming To Manila on November 17 at the Samsung Hall

 

Fiji Blue will be bringing their Asia Tour ‘22 to Manila on November 17, 2022 at the Samsung Hall in SM Aura Premier. The self-described “sad boy chill house” duo are behind the well-loved hits ‘It Takes Two’, ‘Butterflies’, ‘Waves’, ‘Affection’, ‘Outside’ and more.

 

Through the combination of sad yet hopeful lyrics, Fiji Blue strives to guide the listener through their most vulnerable moments. Singer/songwriter Trevor Dering carries a unique writing style that touches on the inner conflicts between waves of sadness and ecstasy. The sound originated when Dering met producer Valentin Fritz at Berklee College of Music in 2017 where they developed the sonics that eventually blossomed into Fiji Blue’s first release in 2019. 

 

Trevor was born & raised in Phoenix, Arizona where he found his love in songwriting & guitar. Drawing inspiration from artists like Stevie Ray Vaughn & John Mayer, Trevor creatively finds solitude in the mixture of guitar heavy storytelling.

 

Presented by Wilbros Live. Tickets to Fiji Blue’s concert in Manila go on-sale on Friday, August 19 at 10AM via SMTickets.com and all SM Ticket outlets nationwide.

 

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Julie Anne San Jose And Gary Valenciano Take Their Collaboration To New Heights In New Song “Di Ka Akin”

 

The Asia's Limitless Star and Mr. Pure Energy are joining forces for a collaboration.

That’s right, Julie Anne San Jose and Gary Valenciano have a new melodic single called “Di Ka Akin” released under Universal Records.

 (WATCH OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO HERE)

Celebrated as two of UR’s most sought-after artists for many years, this collaboration surely is a treat to their long-time fans. The track features a hypnotic mellow vibe, giving listeners an opportunity to really just let out their emotions during the times that they feel like they can’t move on from a lost love.

“Di Ka Akin” also marks as the first release after Universal Records Philippines announced its official partnership with Singapore-based music label Cross Ratio Entertainment. The partnership aims to strengthen and promote Southeast Asian music around the globe and bridge the gap between artists and audiences in neighboring countries, bringing them closer to new and existing fans in the SEA region.

The gorgeous pop ballad with Julie Anne’s writing and vocals on full display easily impressed Gary V., a reason why he said Yes to this collaboration in a heartbeat. For the OPM icon, an excellent artist like JAPS does not come very often and you really don’t want to miss an opportunity like this. And if you ask Julie Anne who wrote this song last year, she still finds the whole experience about this collaboration a dream come true.

“Di Ka Akin” is part of the New Music Friday Philippines playlist on Spotify this week.

Jenny Ramp is Miss Philippines Earth 2022

 

The new warriors of Mother Earth has been crowned! Naelah Alshorbaji has crowned her successor in the first ever face to face coronation of Miss Philippines Earth in 2 years, held in the beautiful island of Coron in Palawan. 

Out of the top 20 candidate who made it in the grand coronation and went through different challenges, Jenny Ramp of Sta Ignacia, Tarlac emerged as Miss Philippines Earth 2022. This 19 year old Psychology student advocates for ecological sustainability by educating people specially the youth and those in the marginalized sector to live a sustainable and greener lifestyle.

Jimemah Tempra of Jasaan, Misamis Oriental was crowned as Miss Philippines Air, Angel Santos of Trece Martires City was named as Miss Philippines Water, Erika Vyna Tan of Legazpi City is Miss Philippines Fire, and Miss Philippines Ecotourism was given to Nice Lampad of Bayugan City. 

Jenny is set to compete in the first ever face to face pageant of Miss Earth after two years of having a virtual pageant in the latter part of this year.   

Meet the Top 20 Candidates of Miss Philippines-Earth

After two years of having their coronation virtually, finally the Miss Philippines Earth pageant is holding their first face to face coronation happening this August 6 in  Coron, Palawan, this years pageant was a hybrid of virtual and face to face as the top 20 were chosen though several online challenges while the pre pageant activities will determine who will the enter the top 10.

Meanwhile, before the coronation night happen here are top 20 the Earth warriors vying to be these year’s fauna of the Earth. 

BingoPlus supports Miss Philippines Earth; pushes for environmental health, a sustaining planet

 

BingoPlus, the first licensed online bingo game in the Philippines, found a new way to push its advocacy for a greener, safer planet by supporting Miss Philippines Earth (MPE).

 

The beauty pageant whose unique purpose is to have its candidates and winners actively promote and help preserve the environment resonated with the gaming company whose driving philosophy is “Live responsibly and work with our community.” 

 

BingoPlus will join MPE in its environmental awareness programs and environmental protection campaigns nationwide, getting its people involved in MPE’s upcoming events that include tree planting, beach clean-ups and tourist spots promotion.

 

On its own, BingoPlus had embarked on relief programs for towns and communities ravaged by calamities caused by climate change. BingoPlus (www.bingoplus.com) helped provide basic goods and rebuild homes destroyed by Typhoon Odette in Cebu and Bohol in December 2021.

 

“Initiatives conducted by BingoPlus under its mother company, Leisure & Resorts World Corporation are aligned with the goal of Miss Philippines Earth. We likewise believe in its 5R’s tenet: Re-think, Reduce, Re-use, Recycle, and Respect,” said AB Leisure Exponent Inc. president Jasper Vicencio.

 

“BingoPlus is committed to the community it operates in. Bingo has been a major component of Filipino culture and is one of the traditional games to get the family together. Family bonding, socializing and entertainment get us through tough times and makes us upbeat about sharing positivity.

 

“As a company we aim to teach and create more livelihood programs so families can put more food on the table. We also aim to bridge and narrow the gap for students to gain access to better education, to promote health and wellness programs to benefit those afflicted with poor health; and to safeguard our environment and boost its sustainability,” Vicencio explained.

 

This year’s Miss Philippines Earth competition has the theme “ME Loves Fauna” and focuses attention on the importance of animal life to the biosphere and the ecosystem. It will be held live after two years of virtual staging as a result of the pandemic.

#BbPilipinas2022: The Winners

 

In fusion of P Pop x Beauty Pageant, crowning their new queens in front of thousand of fans inside the Araneta Coliseum with Nicole Cordoves and Catriona Gray serving as hosts of the event and with the performances from kings of P Pop SB19, definitely the 58th Grand Coronation night of Binibining Pilipinas was a resounding success. 

From 40 lovely Binibinis they were trimmed down to just 12, the 12 girls had an opening statement that tackles the topic of how do they see the Philippines six years from now, followed by the swimsuit and evening gown competition, the nerve wracking Question and Answer portion wrapped up the competition.

It was Gabrielle Camille Basiano from Eastern Samar who shined brightest as she again showed an impeccable performance as she bagged the best swimsuit and evening gown award, which was a rare feat in Binibini, a trend setter indeed this girl from Borongan City will represent the Philippines at the 50th Miss Intercontinental pageant this October 14 in Egypt, she will aim for a back to back win as the reigning Miss Intercontinental, Cindy Obenita is also from the Philippines. 

Another Back to Back seeker is another Waray, with Chelsea Lovely Fernandez from Tacloban City winning the Bb Pilipinas-Globe 2022 title, this 23 year old model will be representing the country in the Miss Globe pageant this coming October 16 in Albania.

The road to redemption at the Miss Grand International begins with Roberta Angela Tamondong, this 19 year old lass from San Pablo City is another gem that will be sent to the pageant this coming October 25 in Indonesia. 

Meanwhile, former Miss Millennial Philippines and Interior Designer from Cebu City bags the Bb Pilipinas-International 2022. 

Fan Favorite Herlene Nicole Budol from Angono, Rizal who bagged 7 special awards finished as 1st Runner Up, while fellow Rizaleño from Cainta, Stacey Gabriel finished as 2nd Runner up.