SMAC TV Proudly Presents Musika ng Kabataan: The Stars of Social Media

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Musika ng Kabataan an OPM concert presented by SMAC Telelvision Production, is a celebration of Filipino Music through performances and influence of famous personalities from social media. The proceeds of the event will go to Gawad Kabataan Pilipinas for its continuous Charity Programs and Services. The said event shall take place on September 11, 2016 at Wilcon City Center, Visayas Ave., Quezon City.

ANGELICA FELICIANO

A Social Media Sensation and also known as “The Mash Up Princess” she sings 2 or more songs and makes it as a 1 song. She also featured in Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho and Unang Hirit on GMA 7.

V MIGUEL GONZALES

A Social Media Sensation and also known as the “Prince of Musically” he always trends on twitter. He also appeared on GMA 7 Magpakailanman with Kristoffer Martin.

  YNA MAGENDA

A Social Media Sensation and also known as the “Cyber Comedian” she also appeared on I-Juander on GMA 7. She made viral videos, like albatross dance and tatlong bibe.

GRECO GONZALO

A Social Media Sensation, he is also known as the “Cyber Cutie” because of his handsome face. He makes videos and reaches thousands of views & likes in just a minute.

LAIMER MATSUMOTO

A Social Media Sensation, he is one of the viners of Filipino Vines and he makes video that reaches hundred thousands of views.

MARLOU ARIZALA

A Social Media Sensation, he appeared on some TV shows on ABS-CBN like ASAP, Home Sweetie Home and Gandang Gabi Vice. He is also one of the viners of Filipino Vines.

HYPE 5

A Social Media Boy Group, composed of 5 members Patrick, Jekoy, Sceven, Leslie & Almer. They also appeared on ABS-CBN variety show ASAP.

LEVEL UP

A Social Media Boy Group, composed of 5 members Jaimel, Deej, Shiro, Teptep & Joshua. They produced concerts, mall shows & short films.

BRUSKO BROS.

A Social Media Boy Group, they make funny videos on social media and they are the viners of Filipino Vines. They also appeared on ASAP.

September Surprise for Grandparents at Gumbo

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Gumbo New Orleans Restaurant invites the whole family to celebrate this once a year tribute to our beloved elderly as we honor all lolos and lolas this Grandparents Day celebration on September 11. 

However, our awesome lolos and lolas will be treated to a FREE Blackened Salmon the whole month of September for a minimum food purchase of P1,000.00. 

Likewise, the whole family will truly enjoy Gumbo’s mouth-watering and sumptuous dishes like Seafood Jambalaya, Bayou’s Stuffed Crabs, Shrimp Etouffe, Bourbon-Style Baby Back Ribs, Southern-Grilled Chicken Caesar, Cajun-Style Fried Chicken, Seafood Boil, Family Feast, etc, plus a surprise gift to all grandparents on his/her special day!.

Visit Gumbo at the 2nd Level Entertainment Hall, SM Mall of Asia in Pasay; 3rd Level Robinsons Manila Midtown; 2nd Level SM City The Block, North EDSA: Gateway Mall in Araneta Center, Cubao; Robinsons Magnolia; and at the 2nd Level Atrium Bldg. in SM Megamall. 

For reservations and inquiries, please call 5560238, 4420106, 6353015, 5671820, 4404632 and 5271925.

September Special for Grandparents at Burgoo

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Make your lolo and lola feel special the whole month of September at Burgoo as they get FREE Spinach Grilled Salmon for a minimum food purchase of P1,000.00 at all Burgoo outlets located at T. Morato in Quezon City; Powerplant Mall in Rockwell Makati; The Podium in Ortigas; Gateway Mall in Araneta Center Cubao; Robinsons Galleria in Ortigas; SM City The Block in North EDSA; Mall of Asia in Pasay; SM City Marikina; SM Southmall in Alabang, The District in Cavite; 3rd level Terraces Mall in Fairview; Starmall in Taguig; and Solenad 3 in Sta Rosa Laguna.

Burgoo American Bar and Restaurant joins the whole world on an annual celebration to pay tribute to all the awesome grandparents. All grandparents will also receive a special token on September 11. Also awaits your lolo and lola at Burgoo are quality and sumptuous dishes such as Supreme Caesar Salad, Grilled Pork Chops, Seafood Linguini, Fish & Chips, Chicken Dianne, Supreme Pizza, Raspberry Cheesecake, among others.

Visit For reservations and inquiries, please call 9277424, 8381815, 6875254, 7263578, 9136112, 5560091 or 6336256.

Police, Globe Telecom Security Team Nab 7 Broadband Fraudsters

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Globe Telecom’s intensified campaign against fraudsters led to the arrest of 7 fraudsters involved in the illegal sale of the company’s LTE modems.

The campaign is intended to protect its customers from illegal activities involving its products and services. “We strongly discourage our customers from purchasing internet connectivity devices from unauthorized dealers and instead entertain offers of various Globe products and services only from legitimate agents,” said Ronald Uychutin, Globe Vice President for Security and Anti-Fraud and Investigation Division. He added that Globe will continue to coordinate closely with police authorities in pursuing its campaign against fraudsters.

A series of entrapment operations jointed conducted by police and a Globe security team resulted in the arrest of 7 suspects involved in the illegal sale of Globe modems. Arrested were David King Esguerra, 33 years old, a resident of No. 79 Guimba, Nueva Ecija; John John Mamuyac, 28 years old, a resident of 19-C Camilo Osias St., Brgy. Kaligayahan, Quezon City; Marc Searle Arboleda, 25 years old and Ma. Joanna Garcia; 25 years old, both residing at No.119 Tabing Ilog St. Brgy. Aniban II, Bacoor City, Cavite; Michael Pascua, 29 years old, a resident of Block 2 Lot 2 Sunny Crest Royale Brgy. Salitran 2, Dasmariñas City; Thomas Jefferson, 33 years old, a resident of Block 3 Lot 1 Masalud Vill Brgy. Salinas 1, Bacoor City, Cavite; and Angeline Manlapao, 20 years old, a resident of Block 5 Lot 1 Nueve de Pebrero St., Brgy. Mauway, Mandaluyong City.

The entrapment operations conducted against the suspects were based on a list of online sellers of Globe LTE modems, either through OLX.com.ph or Facebook. With police personnel posing as online buyers, suspects agreed to meet them which led to their eventual arrests.

The suspects are believed to be engaged in a modus operandi that involves retrieval of LTE modems from legitimate customers on pretext of an upgrade or repair. The modems are then reconfigured and sold at a one-time cost payment in popular social online buy-and-sell sites such as OLX and even networking sites such as Facebook. Police recovered from the suspects numerous Globe LTE modems. Uychutin emphasized the company will continue to work closely with police authorities in pursuing fraudsters.

Can Micro Homes Solve the Global Housing Crisis?

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Size matters to some but in a world of land scarcity and a housing shortage epidemic, small micro sized homes are growing in popularity. The statistics are frightening: currently, more than 1.6 billion people live in substandard housing with 100 million people living without a home. It is estimated that up to 50 percent of the urban housing stock in South Asia and 25 percent in Latin America is of poor quality.

Alarmingly, UN studies estimate that by 2030 an additional 3 billion people—40 percent of the world’s population—will need access to housing. Inspired architects, realising that small is more efficient have come up with a possible solution: micro houses.

There is currently no definition for a microhouse; it can be a tiny home on wheels that looks like a garden shed or a slightly larger brick-and-mortar house with flexible interior layouts, what is common among the designs is a priority on making the most out of what limited space is available.

Top architects like Renzo Piano, known for London’s Shard is a trailblazer in the design of small homes; his Diogene Micro Home measures just 7.5 sq m (81 sqft) but surprisingly still has all the basics that you need for modern living. Inside there is a folding desk, composting onboard toilet, solar panels, and rainwater collection devices, so it makes the most of renewable energy sources also. Centrala Architects, have built what they say is the world’s narrowest house—The Keret House—in the former Jewish Ghetto in Warsaw. The complete home was constructed within a former alley and measures just 122 cm (48 in) at its widest.

The architects of 29sqm may not have been inspired when it came to naming their micro home but the ingenuity at play creating its semi-mezzanine structure is unrivaled, they fitted a bed area over the main wardrobe accessible via a small wooden staircase. This is a testament to their ability to get creative with a minimal space availability.

“We see micro homes playing an intrinsic part in minimizing the global housing shortage in the coming years,” said Kian Moini—co founder and managing director of Lamudi—the global property platform for the emerging markets. “Once the design concepts can be rolled out for the mass market, developers can construct thousands of these homes with just a small amount of land,” said Moini.

As soon as developers can figure out how best to both construct and market these micro homes there is sure to be a rapid increase in their production. A lot of people have an idea in their head that a home needs to be a certain size or their family might not have a comfortable lifestyle. These latest designs prove that under one tiny roof, you can find everything you need to have a high standard of home living.

Rallye Deutschland (WRC): Sébastien Ogier’s 35th WRC Victory

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Exactly 189 days since his last success in Sweden, Sébastien Ogier (VW/Michelin) returned to the top step of a WRC podium after collecting his second straight victory in Germany. Hyundai/Michelin’s Dani Sordo and Thierry Neuville were second and third, while Michelin scored a one-two finish in WRC2 with Skoda Factory drivers Lappi and Kopecky.

The ADAC Rallye Deutschland is sometimes referred to as the summer’s Rallye Monte-Carlo due to the complex tyre choices it frequently necessitates, and this year was no exception.

Tyre calls notably played a decisive role on Saturday when crews visited the narrow stages of Germany’s Saarland region and the notorious asphalt/concrete tracks of the Baumholder army ranges. Michelin’s crews ran every imaginable permutation of the H5 (hard) and S5 (soft) versions of the Pilot Sport in the changeable weather conditions.

Ogier (VW/Michelin) laid the foundations for his second Rallye Deutschland triumph on the Panzerplatte stages for which he chose a combination of S5s and H5s for the first visit, then S5s all-round for the afternoon’s repeat. The three-time world champion won both attempts at Panzerplatte Lange (40.80km) to conclude Day 2 with a safety margin of 33.4 seconds.

Sébastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia went on to pocket their 35th world class victory and their third of the year to extend their lead at the top of the provisional points table. Meanwhile, the Volkswagen Polo R WRC (39 victories) has become the most successful car on Michelin rubber in the history of the FIA WRC.

The weekend produced a thrilling fight for second, third and fourth places. Early pace-setter Andreas Mikkelsen (VW/Michelin), Dani Sordo (Hyundai/Michelin) and Thierry Neuville (Hyundai/Michelin) were covered by just four seconds ahead of Sunday’s 60 kilometres of competitive action. The fastest time on SS15 promoted Sordo to second spot, while Neuville won SS16.

SS17 was cancelled, so the outcome was settled on the Power Stage (14.84km). Neuville was quickest again but his attempt to pass his Spanish team-mate failed by one-tenth of a second. Mikkelsen ended up fourth overall.

Ott Tanak’s late retirement on Saturday (Ford, alternator) handed fifth place to Hayden Paddon (Hyundai/Michelin) who was delayed by several errors early on. Mads Ostberg (Ford/Michelin) was sixth, ahead of WRC2 winner Esapekka Lappi who headed a one-two finish for Skoda Motorsport and Michelin. Jan Kopecky was second in the class, ahead of local hero Armin Kremer (Skoda) who was taking part in the event for the 16th time.

The first ‘clear’ asphalt round of the year claimed a number of victims. Jari-Matti Latvala (VW/Michelin, gearbox) and Eric Camilli (Ford/Michelin, accident) both lost big chunks of time, while Stéphane Lefebvre (Citroën/Michelin) had a big crash. Everyone at Michelin Motorsport wishes the Frenchman and his co-driver Gabin a speedy recovery.

#ShootLikeTheNBA for a Chance to Watch the NBA Global Games in Shanghai for Free

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Are you always shooting crumpled paper in the trash can? Do you often aim imaginary basketballs in the air pretending to be Kobe Bryant or even picture yourself as the next Steph Curry in your own backyard?

Now get your camera phones ready and unleash the NBA star in you because it’s time to put that basketball craze into good use. Whether you’re shooting basketballs or some replica thereof, you can join the #ShootLikeTheNBA promotion launched on NBA Philippines Facebook.

Think of the most creative way to shoot a basketball, ping pong ball, rubber ball, crumpled paper, or any other object through anything that resembles a hoop. Use your imagination, do it with flair, throw it up with gusto, blindfold yourself, tie one arm behind your back, and shoot like the NBA! Capture the sequence on video and upload on your Facebook or Instagram account set to public with the hashtag #ShootLikeTheNBA.

Entries will be judged based on creativity with the Top 2 entries winning one (1) ticket each to the NBA Global Games China 2016 in Shanghai featuring the Houston Rockets and New Orleans Pelicans. The winners will also join local celebrity Gerald Anderson to experience the NBA Global Games in Shanghai on Oct. 9 at the Mercedes-Benz Arena. Runners-up will receive exclusive NBA merchandise.

The 10th edition of NBA Global Games China will be headlined by Houston Rockets’ four-time NBA All-Star and 2012 Olympic gold medalist James Harden, 2011-2012 Most Improved Player Ryan Anderson, and 2009 NBA Champion Trevor Ariza as well as New Orleans Pelicans’ three-time NBA All-Star and 2012 Olympic gold medalist Anthony Davis, 2016 No. 6 overall draft pick Buddy Hield, and 2013 NBA All-Star Jrue Holiday.

To learn more about the contest, visit the official website at http://shootlikethenba.com/philippines/. Fans can also get event updates by following the NBA on Facebook at www.facebook.com/philsnba. For all things NBA, visit www.nba.com.

Team Suzuki Ecstar’s Maverick Vinales’ P1 Win at MotoGP Silverstone

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Team Suzuki Ecstar’s Maverick Vinales got his first podium in the considered most prestigious motorsport in the world – the MotoGP. Vinales finished at top spot after a close fight with his contenders at the Octo British Grand Prix in Silverstone. 

This win is also monumental for Team Suzuki Ecstar which has just came back in the MotoGP tracks last year. Since then, the team has been consistently grabbing podium finishes including Vinales’ 3rd spot finish in Le Mans France. 

Team Suzuki is regaining its supremacy on the racetrack again after nearly a decade of absence with the new machine GSX-RR. “This victory has been really emotional, my first in MotoGP and also the first for Suzuki since 2007. I felt I was in a good condition and that here we had the potential, but until the race ends you can never know. The team did an absolutely great job, improving the bike since the last races and also in the whole weekend. After the first start I felt really confident and I thought I had a margin to keep ahead, and this gave me the needed confidence to do it again after the second start. My feeling with the machine was perfect, I tried to push hard at the beginning to take advantage and then I just controlled the race. After the last races we felt we had the potential and finally we proved that the job we are doing is really in the right direction,” the rider said. 

Team-mate Aleix Espargaró put in a strong performance as well aboard his GSX-RR to finish in seventh position. 

OCTO BRITISH GRAND PRIX RACE RESULT: 

1 Maverick VIÑALES - Team SUZUKI ECSTAR - 39'03.559 

2 Cal CRUTCHLOW - LCR Honda - 39'07.039 + 3.480 

3 Valentino ROSSI - Movistar Yamaha MotoGP - 39'07.622 + 4.063 

4 Marc MARQUEZ - Repsol Honda Team - 39'09.551 + 5.992 

5 Dani PEDROSA - Repsol Honda Team - 39'09.940 + 6.381 

6 Andrea DOVIZIOSO - Ducati Team - 39'15.862 + 12.303 

7 Aleix ESPARGARO - Team SUZUKI ECSTAR - 39'20.231 + 16.672 

8 Jorge LORENZO - Movistar Yamaha MotoGP - 39'22.991 + 19.432 

9 Danilo PETRUCCI - OCTO Pramac Yakhnich - 39'29.177 + 25.618 

10 Alvaro BAUTISTA - Aprilia Racing Team Gresini - 39'35.643 + 32.084

Manila Made History with Very First History Con

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The inaugural History Con draws an epic crowd to see in person the stars, cars and multiple world record attempts at the World Trade Center.

A+E Networks Asia’s first-ever HISTORY CON event drew over 50,000 fans last weekend to the iconic World Trade Center in Manila, and reached 17 million more online, along with HISTORY stars, local celebrities, social media influencers, exhibitors and other guests. Spread over four days from 25 August. The ticketed event was packed with activities to keep the throngs of guests entertained with its diverse lineup of appearances, performances, screenings, talks, demonstrations and other hands-on experiences.

HISTORY Stars Draws Huge Crowds

HISTORY fans got up closeand more personal than ever with some their favorite network stars such as STORAGE WARS’ Brandi Passante and Jarrod Shultz and GANGLAND UNDERCOVER’s Damon Runyan and Ian Matthews at ‘meet and greets’ where they took selfies, received autographs and asked them everything they’ve been dying to know. ANCIENT ALIEN’s Giorgio Tsoukalos marked his first Asian tour with scintillating 90-minute talks on Saturday and Sunday, which made even the most skeptical people question if extraterrestrial life exists. PHOTO FACE OFF’s Justin Mott revealed the secrets behind his incredible images at his Master Class before the program’s new season kicks off in September. The public also got to meet the cast of CELEBRITY CAR WARS - HISTORY’s brand new series premiering later this month - which stars Filipino celebrities KC Montero, Joey Mead King, Marc Nelson and professional car driver, Gaby Dela Merced, as well as host of the show, Bobby Tonelli.

Jugs Jugueta from rock band Itchyworms, social media influencers from MCN Chicken Pork Adobo and from social media network Mig.Me including Mich Liggayu also made special appearances to the delight of all guests.

World Records Broken

HISTORY CON shattered several Guinness World Records, including‘the longest TV-watching marathon’ with a time of 100 hours and 15 minutes, besting the previous record of 94 hours.This record, sponsored by Panasonic, Yakult and SKYcable, was shattered by Andrew Casano and Francis Gerodias on Sunday, 28 August at 4pm. On Saturday, 27 August, another two records were broken. The first wasfor the ‘most burgers consumed in one minute sponsored by Zark’s Burgers’ with a total of 5 burgers eaten by Rix “Terabite” Francisco. The second record was presented by Jolly and Fly Ace for the ‘largest serving of sautéed mushrooms’ at 335kg. This feat was so enormous volunteers from CCA Manila, FEU Manila, La Consolacion Manila and Tanauan, and Chef Winston Luna of Chef Wix were called in.

“It’s easy to park yourself in front of the television and binge watch HISTORY all day, so I’m not at all surprised we managed to break the world record this weekend,” joked Prem Kamath, Deputy Managing Director, A+E Networks™ Asia. He continued, “We were hoping for a bigturnout but the massive crowds and their enthusiasm surpassed all our expectations. HISTORY CON brought our channel to life and gave our viewers the chance to interact with us directly. We’re thrilled to connect with our loyal audiences here in Manila by bringing the first-ever HISTORY CON convention here, and we’ll continue to build on HISTORY CON when it returns next year to make it THE must-attend event in the region.”

The HISTORY themed booths, which showcased the network’s most-watched shows also received a steady stream of visitors. History buffs were engrossed by the World War II and Philippines Presidential limousines exhibit, while gear heads were captivated by one of the largest rallies of cars and bikes under one roof. Adventure fanatics picked up some skills on wilderness evacuation techniques, as animal lovers watched presentations by the Philippine Canine Association on using dogs to help with search and rescue and narcotics detection. 

HISTORY CON Goes Digital

HISTORY HUSTLE host Simon Yin covered the event as the official digital host of HISTORY CON, imparting his quirky, gregarious humor to the proceedings and ensuring fans who could not make it down to the event could still partake in the fun online via HISTORY’s Facebook page from home and watch highlights from the event resulting in over 3 million video views and 2.5 million engagements on Facebook in one week.

HISTORY discovered a brand new digital star from the Philippines at a live audition it held during HISTORY CON at the HISTORY Digital Studio. From all the promising talent who took the stage on Sunday, Cyede Evangello was chosen to co-host a webisode for the channel with Yin.

There were also winners every hour with the HISTORY CON Treasure Hunt powered by iQNECT. Visitors could collect badges at the various booths by scanning videos with the iQNECT app for exclusive HISTORY branded goodies, with a trip for two to Singapore as the grand prize!

The event culminated with the HISTORY Bee Awards presented by Yakult and Pik-Nik on Sunday where William Patrick Panganiban of Manila Science High Schoolwas crowned the champion for the Grade School Division, while John Carlos Duque of Batasan Hills National High School took home the prize for the High School Division. There was also two special preview screenings of HISTORY’s series, RIDE ‘N SEEK WITH JAMIE DEMPSEY: THE QUEST FOR THE PRIESTESS’ CLOAK which was filmed in the Philippines, and CELEBRITY CAR WARS. Both series premiered last Sunday, 28 August on HISTORY at 9pm and 10pm respectively.

HISTORY Con is promoted by Viva Communications Inc.

Flash Philippines Launches Christmas Sale this September

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Flash Philippines is gracing the onset of yuletide season with a bang! As Flash Plus 2 continuously gain love and support from its solid users across the country, Flash launches its early Christmas sale last September 6.

Avail with the Flash Plus 2 (2+ 16GB) for the lowest price of Php 6,190! This phone has been making its incredible mark with features like the fingerprint scanner, high-quality audio capabilities, and premium camera functions.

There will be limited stocks, so act now and get yourself with the best gift for yourself and your loved ones!

The Flash Plus 2 (2+ 16GB) is now available at Lazada.com. Both Luna Silver and Venus Gold will be available.


To know more about this amazing offer, just click this link - http://bit.ly/XmasinSeptember.