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Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Sony Pictures Television’s Networks Launch "Picture This" in 177 Countries

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Sony Pictures Television Networks launched a worldwide campaign across their channels in 177 countries, engaging viewers in environmental issues, it was announced today by Andy Kaplan, president, worldwide networks for Sony Pictures Television (SPT). The effort, titled Picture This, will utilize the channels’ storytelling expertise to engage viewers around environmental issues important to each market. Picture This will then combine these local efforts into a worldwide voice to bring awareness to everyday efforts that can help protect our natural resources.

“With the reach of our global networks and the passion of our storytelling, our networks will both engage the community and energize people to action by picturing a better environment,” said Kaplan. “Collectively we can make noise heard around the world on behalf of issues that are central to everyone’s well-being and do it in an entertaining way.”

In Asia, SPT Networks, which includes leading channels Animax, AXN, Gem, ONE and Sony Channel will present a three minute on air spot encouraging viewers to reduce the use of plastic bags in their daily lives. To communicate the message, SPT Networks enlisted the support of “El Gamma Penumbra”, the mesmerizing shadow play group who won the first season of Asia’s Got Talent on AXN earlier this year.

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Globe Telecom recently held a forum for graduating journalism students in Cebu, coinciding with celebrations of the Cebu Press Freedom Week, amid growing impact of technology and internet on journalism practice. Entitled “Role of Technology and Social Media in Journalism”, the forum sought to provide relevant insights from journalism and social media practitioners based on their respective professional experiences.

Panelists were past winners of the Globe Media Excellence Awards, which is now on its fourth year. More than 200 journalism students from University of the Philippines (Visayas); University of San Jose – Recoletos; Southwestern UniversityCebu; Institute of Technology University; University of the Visayas (Cebu); Cebu Normal University; St. Theresa's College; Benedicto College, joined the forum.

Above photo shows from left Globe Senior Vice President for Corporate Communications Yoly Crisanto; Wilson Ng, President of Ng Khai Development Corp. and tech columnist of SunStar; Marian Codilla of Cebu Daily News; Mike Lopez of The Freeman; Andrea Patena of TV5; Behind them are Kat Cacho of SunStar and Ruben Licera of INewMedia.

GT Cosmetics Brings Latest Papaya Lotion to Luzon

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Cebu-based maker of soaps and skin care products GT Cosmetics Manufacturing, Inc. is now offering GT Papaya Lotion to Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon. The GT Cosmetics Papaya Lotion is now also available for the international markets.

Engr. Leonora B. Salvane, GT Cosmetics Founder and Chief Operating Officer, said that the GT Papaya Lotion can now be bought at Watsons, SM Supermalls, Robinsons Malls, Gaisano Malls, Metro Malls, Mercury Drug, and Prince Hypermart chains, among others.

Salvane said the GT Papaya Lotion is distributed nationwide along with other GTCosmetics products. It is also available abroad in the US and Canada.

Recently launched by the cosmetics firm last August, GT Papaya Lotion is a moisturizing and whitening lotion packaged in a smaller, easy to bring along tube intended for the young, active and on-the-go.

The three-in-one lotion contains collagen which helps reduce the signs of aging as well as pure papaya enzymes which helps reveal younger skin.

“As we celebrate our 21st year, GTCosmetics is diversifying our product line and expanding our distribution networks as we move towards the ASEAN Integration,” said Salvane.

“GTCosmetics is fully ready to harness the opportunities in the emerging markets of Asia offered by the ASEAN integration,” she added.

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Local cloud computing and data management firm IPC (IP Converge Data Services, Inc.) is pooling together business leaders and stakeholders to tackle the growing role of digitization in today’s enterprises at the 2015 Philippine Cloud Summit. With this year’s theme, “The Enterprise Cloud Journey”, the annual industry event will be held on October 7, 2015 at the Makati Shangri-La Hotel.

According to IPC President Rene Huergas, “Today’s global economy compels Filipino enterprises to take advantage of and adapt to emerging technological trends in order to achieve business success. The Enterprise Cloud Journey takes local companies to a global level of competitiveness, and we at IPC are more than ready to help them start the journey.”

Huergas elaborated that this year’s Philippine Cloud Summit aims to provide attendees with valuable insight and actionable information regarding the role of cloud computing in achieving success and hastened growth within their respective organizations, and the Philippine business sector at large. Furthermore, IPC will introduce the benefits of data mining and analytics especially when making business decisions.

To this end, industry leaders have been lined up to walk the audience through the digital journey for today’s enterprises.

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We've just unboxed the new Alcatel One Touch Flash 2 smartphone and we are so proud to show it to you now even before the Philippine launch this September 30, 2015 at Lazada.com.ph.

Philippines will be the first country to launch this new smartphone so grab the opportunity when noontime of September 30 arrives. It would be probably similar to what happened last time when Alcatel also launched their smartphone model online and were immediately gone within just a few minutes.

The Alcatel Flash 2 boasts of bringing the "mobigraphy" (shortcut for mobile photography into the next, if not the highest, level. With its 13 Megapixel rear camera, and both front and rear flashes, selfies, groupfies, and all sorts of mobile photography will be like almost professional of quality.

This will encourage more people to socialize even more and continuously share the beauty of both the destinations, dishes, friends and almost everything else - which is totally about our lifestyle! It's like a documentation of our live using the new "mobigraphy" features of the new Alcatel Flash 2.

But of course, in order to achieve the superiority of experience, everything else about the new smartphone are features truly exceptional and competitive with the rest of the leading smartphones with high-end cameras. The amazing part is actually the very affordable price that's only around Php 6K. Wow! That's a great deal! So I won't be surprised if Alcatel breaks another record. Their units will all be gone again within a few minutes as soon as it goes for sale online at Lazada.com.ph.

Be among the first to experience "mobigraphy" at a levelled-up advantage!

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With the country’s real estate sector continuously performing well in terms of capital appreciation and rental rate growth, it seems that many Filipinos employed in the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry are quickly becoming priced out of Metro Manila’s condo market.

An analysis conducted by Lamudi Philippines (www.lamudi.com.ph), using data from its 80,000-plus property listings and from real estate consulting firm Colliers International, found that even BPO employees at supervisory and managerial levels would be hard-pressed to afford to rent a condo, let alone buy, in most of Metro Manila’s townships or central business districts. This comes as a surprise, as most of these condos are situated close to BPO offices.

In the analysis, Lamudi used data on average salaries of BPO workers presented by Colliers International in a meeting hosted by SHDA. The data shows entry-level customer care representatives receive on average Php22,500 per month, while supervisors and managers receive Php32,500 and Php75,000 per month, respectively.

Using the 30 percent rule—that is, not spending more than 30 percent of one’s salary on housing—Lamudi found that only those working as managers in BPO firms may be able to afford a condo in select areas in Metro Manila. These areas include Eastwood City, Pioneer-EDSA, Poblacion (Makati), and San Antonio (Makati). The average rents of one-bedroom and studio condos in these areas range from Php19,838 to Php22,563.

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The Philippine Football Federation has issued call-up letters to the following players selected by Head Coach Thomas Dooley to compose the pool of the Philippine Men’s “A” Football Team that will play against North Korea on 8 October 2015 in DPR Korea for the 2018 FIFA World Cup RussiaTM – Asian Qualifiers / AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019TM Qualifiers (Round 2).

The information came from the official PFf website: http://pff.org.ph/2015/09/28/pff-calls-up-players-for-wcq-match-against-dprkorea/

MEN’S NATIONAL TEAM LIST OF PLAYERS CALLED UP – 2018 FIFA WORLD CUP RUSSIA – ASIAN QUALIFIERS / AFC ASIAN CUP UAE 2019 QUALIFIERS

DPR KOREA VS. PHILIPPINES – 08 OCTOBER 2015: DPR KOREA

	SURNAME	GIVEN NAME
1	AGUINALDO	AMANI MANUEL
2	BAHADORAN	MISAGH
3	BUGAS	PAOLO
4	DANIELS	KENSHIRO MICHAEL
5	DEYTO	PATRICK PHILLIP
6	ETHERIDGE	NEIL LEONARD
7	GIER	ROBERT JAMES
8	INGRESO	KEVIN
9	LUCENA	JERRY RUBEN
10	MULDERS	PAUL
11	MULLER	ROLAND RICHARD
12	OTT	MANUEL
13	PALLA	STEPHAN
14	PORTERIA	JOSE ELMER
15	RAMSAY	IAIN
16	REICHELT	PATRICK
17	SATO	DAISUKE
18	SCHROCK	STEPHAN MARKUS
19	STEUBLE	MARTIN MARKUS
20	VILLANUEVA	DENNIS
21	WOODLAND	LUKE
22	YOUNGHUSBAND	PHILIP JAMES

Yahoo Launches Countdown to First Ever Free NFL Global Livestreaming

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Yahoo has recently announced via their official Tumblr website the countdown to the launch of https://nflstream.yahoo.com/, the first ever free National Football League (NFL) global livestream for all devices. This is produced by NFL and Yahoo Studios especially for the die-hard NFL fans, where they can see the latest team stats, videos and behind the scenes content. On game day, October 25, fans can tune in to watch the Buffalo Bills take on the Jacksonville Jaguars in London in whichever device they prefer – their desktop, laptop, mobile device or tablet.

"We’re a month away until the Buffalo Bills take on the Jacksonville Jaguars in London for the first ever, free, global live stream across all devices. To get NFL fans around the world revved up for October 25, we’re launching a destination dedicated to everyone who loves football. Fans can check-in daily to see the latest behind the scenes content, team stats, and videos produced by both the NFL and Yahoo Studios.

As we announced this past summer, on game day fans around the world can tune in here - across Yahoo, on phones, tablets, laptops, consoles and connected TVs.

So what are you waiting for? Go check out the site and start getting pumped up for the game. And if you’re like me and can be forgetful, we can help you set a reminder to tune in for this historic kickoff." - Matt Edelman, Product Manager

Monday, September 28, 2015

Winners of 4th Globe Media Excellence Awards in Visayas Announced

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Globe Senior Vice President for Corporate Communications Yoly Crisanto (extreme left) poses with the winners of the 2015 Globe Media Excellence Awards. They are from left, Eileen Mangubat, Editor-in-Chief Cebu Daily News; Isolde Amante, Editor-in-Chief of Sunstar Cebu; Cherry Ann Lim, Managing Editor of SunStar Cebu; Patricia Andrea Patena of TV 5; Ador Vincent Mayol of Cebu Daily News; Rowena Capistrano of DYRF; Glady Reyes, a blogger from Bacolod; Jasmine Garrido, Globe Regional Marketing head for VisMin; Globe Legal Counsel Atty. Manuel Gordon, Ayala Corp. Corporate Communications Associate Gale Launio.

Outstanding media professionals and social media practitioners were honored at the 4th Globe Media Excellence Awards for their exemplary work in bringing most relevant social issues to the fore through the different channels of print, broadcast and digital media.

The most anticipated premier award-giving body that gives recognition to excellence in journalism in central Philippines, the Globe Media Excellence Awards event was held at the Grand Convention Center of Cebu, coinciding with celebrations of the Cebu Press Freedom Week.

“As Globe strives to be at the forefront of the Filipino digital lifestyle and as we ensure that our customers are ready to face the future, we hope that together with media professionals and social media practitioners, who take on relevant social issues, that we can all contribute in effecting meaningful transformation in our society for a more wonderful Philippines,” Globe Senior Vice President for Corporate Communications Yoly Crisanto said.

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The winners of the Short+Sweet Theater Manila 2015 festival of 10-minute plays were announced last night, September 27, 2015, at the Samsung Hall of SM Aura in Taguig city during the awarding ceremonies following the final presentations of the 12 finalists.

Congratulations to the sensually humorous "Voicing Up the Marriage" (above photo) for bagging the Best Play award for the Short+Sweet Theater Manila 2015. The Best Actor was also last year's winner of the same recognition, namely the truly astounding Eshai Mesina for "Captain Everything" which also won as an audience favorite for the Wildcard category. The Best Actress of the festival was the highly protective and caring "Nanay" of the play "Si Nelson, Ang Nanay, Ang Pancit Canton" which also won for the writer as the Best Playwright. There were two highly deserving winners for the Best Director category namely the directors of "Thank You, Mr. Pongpat" and "Decision, Decisions."

Also announced were additional winners for the Audience Poll from the weeks and wildcards of the festival. We still need to get the official list of winners so we can give you the accurate names and categories but from what I remembered the recognized were "Speaking Freely", "A Good Deed for Mr. Stinky", "Afterwards", "Lunes", and an award for best poster which a friend, Martin Vicencio, were among the guys who came up on stage to receive the award. We will update this post as soon as the organizers of Short+Sweet Theater Manila send us the official list of winners.

Actually, the winners were already determined the previous night after a few select unannounced and secret judges who were among the audience evaluated all the performances of the 12 finalists at their 2nd to the last performance on September 26, 2015.

Halinat's Bumasa and ThinkBIT at Vigattin Radio of Radyo Inquirer

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It's another techie Saturday with our very special guests at Vigattin Radio of Radyo Inquirer on September 26, 2015 as we discussed a remarkable app designed for 2 to 4 years old - the tender age when they are not yet still in school but are already appreciating words, images and sounds, and an IT (Inventory and Apps) and Digital Marketing Solutions ( Events and Websites) provider.

Our special guests were the founders of Halina't Bumasa namely husband and wife team Terry and Nico Tuason, and two of the founders of ThinkBIT namely Zennon Jean Gosalvez and Lord Christian Gosingtian.

Halina't Bumasa offers a fun children's app downloadable for $3 only starting with the Body Parts module that's available in four languages (English, Tagalog, Ilongo and Cebuano), but you get to have the other new releases like the upcoming Bahay Kubo for free.

ThinkBIT, with BIT being short for Business Information Technology, is a passionate group of friends who decided to form their own company to offer quality solutions for your IT and Digital Marketing needs. They also mentioned as an example an events management system that would greatly help events organizers deal with the huge information about attendees as they automate the tedious process with their solution.

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It’s totally an October to watch out for on Discovery Kids!

Rescuing and saving lives are what the six chosen young teens are up to on the new series HERO SQUAD. Facing real life rescue operations, they will be working with the most trusted men and women in the world of life-saving. Guided by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), Her Majesty’s Coastguard (HMCG) and the Fire service and Mountain rescue teams from across the country, they will be working as one on fronting responsibilities, with all their brave and might. Catch the amazing team of the heroic cadets on HERO SQUAD premieres October 1, Thursdays at 5 p.m.

Who said kids can’t save lives and have fun at the same time? The Kratt Brothers are still on for some animal adventures on WILD KRATTS. Exploring all sides of the world, the brothers together with their squadron will be bringing their creature friends off dangers using their awesome Creature Power Suits. Join the action-packed animal escapades of the Kratt Brothers on WILD KRATTS, airing weekdays at 4:30 p.m. from Monday, October 5.

With our resident art warrior Ricky Martin, it’s all a session of inventiveness and good laughs on ART NINJA. Swapping martial arts for paints, pens and PCs, witness Ricky create epic masterpieces with a ninja twist on ART NINJA, airing Fridays at 5 p.m.

Sébastien Ogier, Julien Ingrassia, Volkswagen and Michelin Motorsport Claim the 2015 WRC titles

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Sébastien Ogier, Julien Ingrassia, Volkswagen and Michelin wrapped up three 2015 World Rally Championship titles today (Sunday) in Australia.

The 2015 Rally Australia saw Sébastien Ogier /Julien Ingrassia and their Michelin-equipped Volkswagen Polo R WRC secure the top prize to wrap up the WRC Drivers’ and Co-drivers’ crowns for the third year running.

Volkswagen Motorsport’s Jari-Matti Latvala / Miikka Anttila and Andreas Mikkelsen / Ola Floene came second and fourth overall in their Michelin-shod Polo R WRCs to sew up the Manufacturers’ title for the German make.

These titles add to Michelin Motorsport’s impressive record of championship successes in world class motorsport and reinforce its leading status in the fiercely-competitive WRC which permits open competition between tyre companies (23 driver’s titles and 25 manufacturers’ titles).

A thrilling finale in New South Wales

Ogier / Ingrassia took the win in Australia after a close battle with Citroën DS3 WRC crews Kris Meeke/Paul Nagle who trailed by just three-tenths of a second ahead of the final day, with 13 of the event’s 17 tricky stages completed.

The Frenchman went on to win Sunday’s four tests, including the Power Stage, to reap the weekend’s three bonus points and make sure of the WRC title at the end of the tenth of the 2015 season’s thirteen rounds.

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Start your week right with laughter as the BEST Stand-Up Comedy acts in the country is coming to Vu’s Sky Lounge!

This September, Vu’s Sky Lounge launches its new themed night - Comic Mondays with The Comedy Cartel - a veteran comedy group who has been performing all over the Philippines since 2007.

on Monday (Sept. 28),veteran stand-up comedian Mike Unson will take centerstage at Vu's Sky Lounge!

Show starts at 9:30 PM! See you there!

Tickets are priced at Php 888.00 with a complimentary standard drink.

Vu’s Sky Lounge is the first sky bar in Ortigas, located at the 45th floor of Marco Polo Hotel, Ortigas, Manila.

For inquiries or reservations, text 0922-8596144.

Watch The “Jungle” Come Back To Life With K: Return Of Kings, Same-Day-As-Japan On Animax!

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Anime fans, look out! Highly rated television anime series K will be back on the small screen this October with its second season K: Return of Kings, airing same day as Japan, first and exclusively on Animax – Asia’s first 24-hour Japanese anime channel.

Wildly popular, even four years later

Since its 2012 debut, the K series has seen more than 10 anime and light novel spin-offs including K: Missing Kings, which was made into a film of the same name in July 2014. Since the announcement of this new season in May this year, the anime series has made countless appearances on international anime news sites, but it was in these last three months that K really dominated the online buzz in the scene, thanks to a “100 days” promotional video and visual campaign by writer GoRa and Japanese animation studio GoHands.

More power, more action

Fans can expect to see even more action in K: Return of Kings, as modern-day kings armed with high-tech outfits and weapons continue to lead their colour-represented clans through thrilling conflicts in the concrete “jungle” – Shizume City. And not only is original director Shingo Suzuki back on the team with a fresh storyline, he is also the man behind the new characters, namely Green King Nagare Hisui, the strongest and most influential one of all.

Those who love anison can also look forward to the release of “Asymmetry”, the season’s opening theme composed by popular pop group angela. The track is performed by Yui Horie, who voices the character of Red clansman Anna Kushina in K. On top of that, the author of the series Tatsuki Miyazawa pens the ending theme “Kai”, which is performed by four-member group Customi-Z.

Ready for war? K: Return of Kings premieres in 3 October 2015, airing every Saturday at 11pm with an encore the next day at 8pm, first and exclusively on Animax.

Animax is seen on SKYCable Channel 46, Cignal Digital TV Channel 34 and Dream Channel 7.