Jun Sabayton aka Bayaw hits on Marcos with satirical campaign ad

Wazzup Pilipinas!?

Hahaha. Iba talaga si bayaw Jun Sabayton!

This satirical campaign ad is a great antidote to Makoy’s deceptive, fake news ad. Love it!!! 

We should stand behind bayaw for having this much balls to go against a machinery of disinformation. We need more satirical content like this!!!

Ganito mga kailangan natin! Ang galing! 

Sic O Clock News meets Lincoln Project.

Real pain in the guise of comedy. 

Hurt and humor in one impactful package. 

Truth wrapped in satire. 

Medyo konting practice pa sa tooth grinding pero ok na din. Ang husay niya at yung ngiwi ang nag dala! BAYAW partylist lang ang sakalam!

Kaibigan, ito yung eye opener. Yung truth pill na kailangan ng bayan. 

Ang tanong lang: totoo ba o mali ang mensahe ng ad? 

Honestly, puro pang aangkin at pagnanakaw ang alam ng pamilya Marcos.  Pati Bangui windmills na gawang private ay inangkin. Mga shabongbong fans naman, ayun paniwalang paniwala sa clown nila. Puro HANGIN lang yan. Hindi naman niya project yong Bangui Windfarm.

May the Lord bless you with wisdom, grace, and love that you will find truth in all its clarity and be gloriously free. 

Kudos to Bayaw & the producers!

Salute to bayaw for literally getting into the crosshairs of  loyalists, apologists, cultists, and their trapo masters. Facts will be your shield.

Fighting misinformation with witty vids like these. For sure tapos silang lahat. This is how you troll! 

Yahoo Year in Review: Philippines’ top searches in 2021

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After the pandemic first rocked the world in 2020, by no means was 2021 less uneventful, especially in the Philippines: from witnessing the Philippines’ first-ever Olympic gold to the 2022 election race, users in the Philippines rushed online to look up these headline-defining moments this year.

Amid loosening community quarantine restrictions, Filipino netizens’ online activity was still at an all-time high as they sought out their passions online like never before. Athletes and celebrities continued to dominate headlines, while politics and catastrophes remained some of the most-searched topics in 2021.

Yahoo’s Year in Review 2021 recaps the year through top trends, happenings, events, and personalities that Pinoys cared about the most.

 

Top newsmakers of 2021: Sports, politics, and history in the making defined headlines

Boxing legend, senator, and now presidential candidate Manny Pacquiao topped headline searches this year for multiple reasons, beginning from his unanimous decision loss to reigning WBA welterweight champ Yordenis Ugas in August to his decision to run for president in September under the PDP-Laban party.

Politics is clearly on Pinoys’ minds, in light of the upcoming 2022 elections: Filipinos also widely searched for Ferdinand Marcos (3rd) with Bongbong Marcos announcing his own bid for the presidency in 2022. Other political newsmakers include president Rodrigo Duterte (5th) who announced his departure from politics this year; his daughter Sara Duterte-Carpio (7th), who is running alongside Marcos Jr. as vice president; and former President Benigno Aquino III (6th), revered for combating corruption and championing economic reforms, who passed away in June this year of renal disease.

COVID aside, Filipinos also concerned themselves with major events: the threat of Taal Volcano (2nd) continued from last year after yet another volcanic unrest was recorded in July this year—prompting the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology to place Batangas province under Alert Level 3. Users also searched for updates on Typhoon Maring (9th) after it ravaged parts of northern Luzon; 15 national roads and highways made impassable due to flooding, thousands displaced and affected with around 40 dead and several others missing and injured. Pinoys also kept themselves updated on the tragedy of the Philippine Air Force C-130 (10th) crash in July that took the lives of 53.

Meanwhile, historical events topped searches in 2021: weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz was the fourth biggest newsmaker this year after her groundbreaking win at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics—snatching the first-ever gold medal for the Philippines. Netizens also searched for Rappler CEO and awarded journalist Maria Ressa (8th), who became the first Filipino individual Nobel laureate after being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize alongside Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov.

 

Most searched personalities: Bea Alonzo and Lee Min-ho emerge on top

Pinoy celebrities and Korean stars continued to dominate this year’s searches. Award-winning actress and prized ABS-CBN talent Bea Alonzo was the most-searched female celebrity this year after her transfer to rival network GMA-7 made headlines. Her latest relationship with actor Dominic Roque, following her breakup with Gerald Anderson, also caught the attention of users in the Philippines.

After topping last year’s searches, YouTuber and Kapamilya star Ivana Alawi slid to the second spot. Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray (3rd) was still one of the most-searched female stars after hosting this year’s Bb Pilipinas pageant, and news of her online course with the controversial Nas Academy made rounds. Miss Universe 2020 Rabiya Mateo (4th) and actress Angel Locsin (5th) rounded off the top 5. Stars such as Sarah Geronimo (6th), Julia Barretto (7th), TikTok’s Bella Poarch (8th), Ara Mina (9th), and Kathryn Bernardo (10th) completed the list.

The Hallyu wave continues to crash land on Pinoys well into 2021. Beloved K-drama superstar Lee Min-ho topped searches for male celebrities, while Crash Landing on You’s Hyun Bin (3rd) continued to be popular in searches, as well as Ji Chang-wook (7th). However, more Pinoy celebrities made up this year’s list, led by Ang Probinsyano’s Coco Martin (2nd) followed by Robin Padilla (4th). Heartthrobs such as Daniel Padilla (5th), Gerald Anderson (6th), Xian Lim (8th), Paulo Avelino (9th), and Dingdong Dantes (10th) rounded up the list.

 

Most searched athletes: Pinoy pride swells

Aside from Pacquiao (1st), the Philippines’ impressive run at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics has seen a spike in searches for Olympians and other athletes making waves globally.

2021 was truly Hidilyn Diaz’s (2nd) year as the first Filipino Olympic gold medalist, who shortly got engaged to boyfriend and coach Julius Naranjo. Basketball fans also followed updates on young star Kai Sotto (3rd) and his budding international career, while billiards legend Efren Bata Reyes (4th) continued to be popular in searches. Sports enthusiasts also kept tabs on Filipino-Japanese golf star Yuka Saso (5th), who won the US Women’s Open this year, and Australian Open titleholder Alex Eala (6th).

Olympians Nesthy Petecio (7th), Carlos Yulo (8th), Carlos Paalam (9th), and Eumir Marcial (10) rounded up sports searches.

 

The cryptocurrency fever in the Philippines

2021 was also a big year for cryptocurrency in the Philippines, as interest surged in the country. Binance Coin (1st), Bitcoin (2nd), Tether (3rd), Ripple (4th), and Uniswap (5th) topped crypto searches, while “meme coins” Shiba Inu (6th) and Dogecoin (8th) also made the list.

For the biggest moments online and other surprises from the year, take a detailed look at Yahoo’s Year in Review 2021.

Home2 Suites by Hilton Debuts in Asia Pacific

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The first of 1,000 Home2 Suites by Hilton properties in Mainland China has opened in partnership with Funyard Hotels & Resorts

 

Hilton announces the launch of Home2 Suites by Hilton in Asia Pacific marking the global hospitality company’s 12^th brand in the region. Home2 Suites is a dynamic brand that offers savvy travelers the freedom to maintain their lifestyles while travelling, with an innovative extended-stay concept that features stylish accommodation with flexible room configurations and home-like amenities at a great value. Home2 Suites by Hilton Shenzhen Bao’an, marks the brand’s entry in Asia Pacific and is located in the heart of the Bao’an district in Shenzhen, China, with convenient access to major transportation hubs.

Home2 Suites caters to the extended-stay market, as travelers increasingly seek “Travel + Living” experiences. This is a fast-growing opportunity in China driven by buoyant domestic travel demand and the continued urbanization of second- and third-tier cities.

The brand’s innovative Free to be you™ concept empowers sophisticated trailblazers to maintain their everyday lifestyles in a home away from home for any length of stay, appealing to a diverse audience of business travelers, families, fitness fanatics, and pet-lovers.

“Having just opened our 500^th hotel in Asia Pacific, we are thrilled to introduce this award-winning brand that builds on our position as the region’s fastest-growing global hospitality company. China is a strategic growth market for us, and with the robust demand for upper midscale hotels across the country, the launch of Home2 Suites by Hilton demonstrates our resilience and our commitment in introducing the right brands to meet our guests’ expectations,” said Alan Watts, president, Asia Pacific, Hilton. “We look forward to working closely with our partners at Funyard to realize our shared vision of providing travelers an extended-stay experience backed by Hilton in top-tier and emerging cities in China in the coming years.”

Ji Hongjun, CEO of Home2 Suites by Hilton China, said, “Funyard Hotels & Resorts is focused on delivering innovative hospitality experiences for modern Chinese travelers. Together with Hilton’s globally renowned expertise in hospitality and Funyard’s experience in the upper midscale sector, we are committed to elevating the guest experience for a new generation of travelers, who desire to maintain their authentic lifestyles wherever their journeys take them.”

 

Rising Demand for Extended-Stay Experiences

As recently published in a report from Hilton on emerging traveler trends, reservations increased around 30% (compared to 2019) in Hilton’s extended-stay bookings as consumers return to travel in the new normal with a growing preference for longer trips."

 

Leonard Gooz, global brand head of Home2 Suites by Hilton, said, “Home2 Suites by Hilton’s entry in China introduces a new focus on extended stay accommodations, enabling guests to maintain authentic lifestyles during their travels. Designed with unique customizations and dynamic spaces, guests have the freedom to pursue their personal interests and travel intent with just the right comforts of home. With evolving travel preferences, we are confident that Home2 Suites will offer an ideal hospitality solution to the savvy travelers in China.”

 

Dynamic Features to Suit Different Lifestyles

 

Designed with a streamlined approach to storage and functionality, Home2 Suites’ stylish innovations incorporate a modular kitchenette and a flexible workspace with a “working wall”, as well as other customizable features and thoughtful amenities.

 

Most Home2 Suites properties in China will offer pet-friendly accommodations, paving the future of paw-sitive experiences for both pets and their pet parents during their trips. This is increasingly important in China where pet ownership is a growing trend.

 

Other signature experiences of the brand include:

 

• Inspired Table™: A daily complimentary breakfast comprising a variety of carefully curated hearty and healthy Chinese and Western dishes that offer guests the warmth of home.
• HOME2 MKT™: For guests to purchase food, drinks and other essentials around the clock.
• Spin2 Cycle: An innovative concept integrating a fitness center and laundry room.
• Oasis: An inviting social space that sits at the heart of each hotel is a multi-functional lobby where guests can enjoy the comforts of a home living room. Between work meetings and casual social gatherings, Coffee2 Tea serves as a refreshing stop for guests to customize their beverages according to individual tastes.