Author: Irally Cariaso
Liza Soberano officially announced her withdrawal from “Darna” movie project The actress said her decision was due to medical reasons ABS-CBN and Star Cinema accepts and supports Liza on her decision PRESS STATEMENT ABS-CBN and Star Cinema regretfully announce their acceptance of Liza Soberano’s decision to withdraw from the “Darna” movie project due to medical reasons. Liza suffered a finger bone fracture while doing a fight scene on the set of “Bagani” last year. She is still undergoing treatment and recovering from the trauma. Unfortunately, after consultation with her doctors, it was deemed best for Liza not to pursue the project…
“Why You Should Homeschool” highlights their own experience on homeschooling The book aims to showcase the benefits of homeschooling “Why You Should Homeschool” launches on April 13 at National Book Store Shangri-La Plaza Homeschooling is progressively becoming a viable option for parents in the Philippines and international speakers and couple Edric and Joy Mendoza impart their own experience on this education approach for their children in “Why You Should Homeschool,” published by ABS-CBN Books. “Emancipated from the confines of the classroom-based and teacher-led learning, homeschool families tend to see the world as their ‘classroom,’” according to the book. Edric, a…
PLDT-Smart Foundation turned over a one-story, two-unit classroom building courtesy of donations from its employees The classrooms will accommodate Grades 5 and 6 students The school has been tested to stand against possible hazards and calamities For over five years, Grade 1 teacher Maria Cleofe Fuentes of Santa Cruz Elementary School held classes in makeshift rooms. It was in October of 2013 when a 7.2 magnitude earthquake devastated Bohol and destroyed more than 1,200 classrooms all over the province. Said to be the strongest to hit the province in nearly 25 years, the calamity completely reduced to rubble two learning…
Jessy shares her insights on her on-screen projects, her life as an entrepreneur, and a Youtube vlogger The actress and model also gave her wisdom on relationships and mental health awareness #GirlPower features the country’s biggest comediennes Even after Women’s Month, ABS-CBN Lifestyle commemorates the Filipina through its series of celebrity lifestyle features and now puts the biggest spotlight on their latest guest editor of ABS-CBN Lifestyle Inspo, Jessy Mendiola, a new generation multimedia artist who has ventured out of TV and film and into the diverse field of digital. On ABS-CBN Lifestyle, Jessy shares her insights not just on…
Smart launched its “Smart Amazing 25” as part of the Telco’s 25th anniversary celebration. Smart, TNT, and Sun subscribers can participate in the raffle promo by registering to it. With the ‘Smart Amazing 25’, prepaid users can also receive instant bonus in the form of texts, calls, or data every month until February 2019. Smart is holding its biggest raffle promo ever! “Smart Amazing 25” is part of the 25th anniversary celebration of Smart Communications, the mobile arm of leading and trusted digital services provider PLDT. With the “Smart Amazing 25”, Smart users could take a shot at winning P25…
Filipino Muslim woman Samira Gutoc highlights her plans and visions for the Philippines as a senatorial candidate Gutoc says every Filipino has the right to be heard Samira Gutoc, a Marawi civic leader and peace-builder, envisions the Philippines as a country where every citizen is heard and represented in decision-making. With this, Gutoc launched her two-minute video which underscored the need of every Filipino to be included in the country’s narrative and nation-building. In her video, as one of the senatorial candidates supported by the opposition for the 2019 elections, the Filipino Muslim woman shared her aspirations for the country and…
“Boy Tokwa: Lodi ng Gapo” follows the true-to-life story of Rodrigo Morelos aka Boy Tokwa Jose Manalo shared he was skeptical toward the role at first Direk Reyes said Jose is perfect for the role Boy Tokwa opens January 8 in cinemas Comedian and Eat Bulaga dabarkads Jose Manalo stars in VST Productions first feature film presentation “Boy Tokwa: Lodi ng Gapo” directed by Tony Y. Reyes. The film is based on a true story, from the accounts of Rodrigo Morelos’ (aka Boy Tokwa) friends, which focuses on Boy’s grandson, Andy Morelos Woods. The story starts when Andy heads back…
Jabra added four new members to the Elite series The four new products are Alexa integrated for the users’ convenience The Engage 50 comes with noise cancellation feature for call center agents Jabra has launched the newest members in the Elite and Engage series. For the Elite line up, four new products have been added: the Elite 45e, Elite 65t, Elite Active 65t, and Elite 65e. Meanwhile, for the Engage series, the new Engage 50 has officially been launched. The four latest products–Elite 45e, Elite 65t, Elite Active 65t, and Elite 65e–model the best-selling Jabra Elite Sport, the most technically…
Smart Communications launched five literacy apps that promote literacy in the mother tongue Each of the apps features different cultures and tradition Smart made these apps for the benefit of students, teachers, and parents The mother tongue based apps are available for download on Google Play PLDT wireless unit Smart Communications (Smart) officially launched its pool of mobile applications that promote literacy in the mother tongue. This is part of PLDT’s advocacy of harnessing technology for education. Dubbed as Digital Education For All: No Learner Left Behind, the event showcased five literacy apps developed by Smart in partnership with the…
Toni and Alex Gonzaga are happy to finally have their own MMFF movie Toni and Alex shared their dream to have a movie together “Mary, Marry, Me” is an official 2018 Metro Manila Film Festival entry, which will be showing in cinemas nationwide starting December 25 The sister tandem Toni and Alex Gonzaga are finally making their way to the Metro Manila Film Festival with their first-ever movie together “Mary, Marry, Me”, produced by TEN17P under TINCAN Production and directed by RC delos Reyes. This family movie that centers on sisterhood brings Toni and Alex together in their first ever…
VAC 33 invited Fine Arts students to join the competition. Fine Arts colleges, schools and departments nationwide are urged to select as many as five oil or acrylic paintings by their students as official entries to VAC 33. The winner will get Php100,000, among other prizes. PLDT and DPC also launched the Visual Arts Forum Series. PLDT, in partnership with the Directories Philippines Corporation (DPC), has officially opened the 33rd DPC-PLDT Visual Arts Competition (VAC 33) with the theme, Creating Legacy, Creating the Future. VAC 33 has extended its invitation to Fine Arts students, 18 to 24 years of age…
Prince Clemente’s photographs wearing Boardwalk’s newest male underwear can be bought at Boardwalk branches. Other One Up members renewed their contract with Boardwalk. Fellow GMA Artist Center talents Rocco Racino and Pancho Magno to host weekend programs. GMA Artist Center talent and One Up member, Prince Clemente, has joined the local fashion brand Boardwalk as its newest intimate apparel endorser. Shots of Prince wearing Boardwalk’s newest line of male underwear can be bought at Boardwalk branches located nationwide. Other One Up members Ralf King, Brent Valdez, Yasser Marta, Kevin Sagra, Jay Arcilla, Dave Bornea, Nikki Co, and Joemarie Nielsen also…
Kymco Philippines unveiled its new scooters. Each scooter is designed for Filipino riders’ comfort and convenience. Kymco Philippines expands its product offering with the launch of three new scooters: Like 150i ABS, Like 150i with Noodoe technology, and Xciting 300i. The all-new Kymco Like 150i ABS comes with a design of a modern scooter with futuristic-retro style. It was named the 2017 Best Scooter in the USA at the prestigious Motorcycle.com Awards for its modern features and performance. The Like 150i can run on any full-access highway or cross bridges, complemented by the ease of a twist-and-go automatic transmission and…
UNIQLO chose 40 children to be treated to a holiday shopping spree at UNIQLO Manila Global Flagship Store The children were serenaded by Jose Mari Chan and Oh, Flamingo! UNIQLO invited its customers to participate in its sustainability program, the All-Product Recycling initiative UNIQLO welcomes the holiday season with its Give What You Love: Celebrating the Gift of LifeWear gift-giving event for the children of Bantay Bata and Virlanie Foundation. Now on its second year, the event is aimed to shifting the attention from receiving presents to sharing the gift of LifeWear with even more Filipinos. To celebrate the season of…
PLDT Home TVolution Lite is available for only Php99 per month as an add-on service to PLDT Home Fibr Plan. PLDT Home TVolution is powered by Roku®. PLDT partnered with Netflix to host a special screening party for “The Christmas Chronicles”. PLDT has launched the new PLDT Home TVolution Lite powered by Roku®, which is the latest streaming device that lets you turn your TV into a digital entertainment powerhouse. Along with the launch, PLDT also announced that they’ve partnered with Netflix to host a special screening party for a Netflix original Christmas film. Available for only Php99 per month…
Lalamove celebrated its completion of thousands of deliveries within two years. Lalamove will continue with their goal to providing livelihood to their partner-drivers. Lalamove will always support Filipino entrepreneurs and businesses. Lalamove, Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing on-demand delivery service, recently celebrated its 2nd anniversary in the Philippines. Aside from its anniversary, it also celebrated having able to complete hundreds of thousands of deliveries, its partner drivers, business clients, and users. Lalamove said the core of their business is its partner-drivers. According to them, enabling their partner-drivers to earn at their own time using their vehicles and providing livelihood for them and…