#GayaSaPelikulaFinale: Every child deserves a Tito Santi in their lives

Wazzup Pilipinas!

Gaya sa Pelikula peaked at the top spot on Twitter Trend Topics an hour after its finale episode premiere.

Related words such as #SOGIEEQUALITYNOW, Season 2, Vlad, Anna, Hanggang Sa Muli and Tito Santi also trended.

The scene where I cried the most: Karl admitting he's gay & he loves Vlad to Tito Santi(The uncle whom he trust the most.)

It wasn't easy, he's afraid. 

Someone out there feels the same too. 

Karl, you're braver than everyone else thought.

What Tito Santi said got me right straight through the heart. The feels were too real. It was a kind of pain every gay guy fears of. 

Grabe no. Every gay person out there would wish they had a Tito Santi growing up.  They wish they had someone to tell them it's okay to be gay. They wish they had someone to guide them. 

I really loved how Karl was given a chance in #GayaSaPelikulaFinale to actually tell his own story. I loved how it unfolded right before our eyes--when he came out to Tito Santi and Vlad, to starting to pursue his dreams, which is to make films. 

Sobrang relatable nung sinabi ni Tito Santi na his achievements are invalidated just because he's gay. it hurts because some queer compensate for their sogie by becoming achievers only for those achievements to be in vain because of what they were trying to compensate for.

Really felt Tito Santi and Karl's moment. I know the feeling of being so afraid and also know how other people think of gays, with certain limitations. But like what Tito Santi said "nasaktan lang ako pero nasaakin padin lahat ng achievements ko" 

Pero di bale. Thank you sa gay twitter sa totoo lang kasi ito yung nag educate at patuloy na nag eeducate sa kanila. You make them brave.

Tito Santi takes the prize for making us cry. Pay respect to your elders. They had it much harder than us, and yet they chose to pave the way for us.

"Love is really unbeatable. No one knows when will it gonna come. You'll just suddenly realize that "Oh! I'm in love."

The way karl confesses his feelings to tito santi is the bravest things he made. I said what I said.

Tito Santi was right—how some of the peeps sa community tries so hard for achievements just to compensate for their SOGIE.

The fact na people invalidate their achievements JUST BECAUSE THEY'RE NOT HETERO.

I have so many LGBT friends and I know, in one way or another, naranasan din nila yung ganoong klase ng struggle—not being good enough despite doing your best kasi hindi ka straight, being afraid to embrace kung sino ka at mahalin kung sino yung taong gusto mo.

It's now up to us to ensure a better future for the queer kids that will come after us. Fight. Walang patitinag.

I wish the people behind #GayaSaPelikula explore the life and trials of the Tito Santis of the world. Sana next time ang mga Tito Santis naman ang mabigyan ng spotlight.

Philippine Craft Kings, JuggiesPH put local craft beer on centerstage

Wazzup Pilipinas!

The first time I drank beer, I literally couldn't stand up without wobbling. But that's probably because I either drank the wrong beer or drank too little.

Seriously, drinking just a few bottles, or glasses, of beer is more of a joke than a choice because Filipinos are among the best beer drinkers in the world. Not only do they consume a whole lot of the golden brew, they are also beer connoisseurs and adventure-seekers when it comes to what fills up their beer mugs.

Underneath the world of flowing commercial beer is a sub-universe of very impressive, locally brewed craft beer. Small, usually independent craft breweries aim both for variety and quality, tickling the fancy of young-and-slightly-older discerning drinkers at bars, parties, hotels and watering holes. Philippine Craft Kings (PCK) started bringing the craft beers into the mainstream in 2013, penetrating the Philippine beer scene with just one brand, then growing to more than 20 partner breweries serving more than 100 beer variants at present.

From non-alcoholic drinks like ginger ale, butter beer and soon, club soda, PCK and JuggiesPH have the works: light and sweet beers, lager, pilsner, pale ale, dark beer, stout, wheat beers and lagers, from 4.8% to 10.5% alcohol content.

Now that most bars are closed and social interaction is limited, Philippine Craft Kings lets its market still enjoy the beers like before in Juggies -- insulated, tap-equipped containers with a freshness valve and comes with a key to unlock the easy-pour function. Juggies come in 2-liter and 5-liter options and can keep the drinks ice cold and fresh for up to three days.

PCK/JuggiesPH CEO Jazel Justiniani Paraiso said they have responded to the limitations and challenges imposed by existing protocols by creating party packages and out of town packages made up of beer choices and their best pica pairs. “People can place their orders online and we deliver the Juggies along with the party packages. That way families and small groups can enjoy drinking beer and munching on tapas, snacks, cheeses and other food pairings in the privacy and safety of home.”

“Beers and drinks served in a Juggy are freshly brewed and kegged the same day they are ordered. They arrive cold and the Juggies -- which are reusable and recyclable -- are easy to use,” Paraiso added.

PCK/JuggiesPH meets and works together with the brewers and listen to the unique stories behind the beers. “Filipino beer brewers are amazing because they are adventurous, creative and true masters of their craft. Every time there’s a new beer we let our customers know so they get the chance to taste new and limited releases. We bring the story of the beers and the brewers out to the market. And that’s how we help support the local craft beer industry,” Paraiso said.

In October, PCK/JuggiesPH opened up a Juggies Filling Station at Brick and Mortar in BGC and one in Quezon City so beer drinkers can have their fill and continue to enjoy good times at home.

The craft beer industry is growing not just in the Philippines but in Southeast Asia. Currently valued at $134 million, it is projected to grow to $400 million by end 2021.

For more information and to have a Juggies experience, visit juggies.ph or contact JuggiesPH through info@juggie.ph or 0917 514 8118.

SM, through its OPTE program, gives relief support to Typhoon Ulysses victims

Cagayan needs help. SM Foundation and Philippine National Red Cross launch a donation drive to help the victims of Typhoon Ulysses in Cagayan.

SM Supermalls and SM Foundation, through its Operation Tulong Express (OPTE) program provides immediate relief assistance to residents affected by Typhoon Ulysses in Cagayan and other affected areas.

SM Center Tuguegarao Downtown donated two truckloads of bottled water which were received by Tuguegarao City Mayor Jefferson Soriano and Vice Mayor Bienvenido De Guzman. The donations were brought to Cathedral Gym and East Central Elementary School which served as evaucation centers for flood-stricken residents. Hot meals were also distributed to some 300 residents.

 

Relief for Cagayan. Tuguegarao City Mayor Jefferson Soriano and Vice Mayor Bienvenido De Guzman receive two truckloads of bottled water from SM Center Tuguegarao Downtown (left); SM Foundation through Operation Tulong Express (OPTE) donates boxes of bottled water for the evacuees at Cathedral Gym evacuation center and at East Central Elementary School in Tuguegarao.

"At SM, we will continue to reach out to as many communities as we can and help them bounce back. We urge everyone to join us as we extend a helping hand to those who are greatly affected by this calamity,” said SM Supermalls President Steven Tan.

 

SM Employees prepare hot meals for the evacuees in Tuguegarao, Cagayan (left); SM Foundation and employees of SM Center Tuguegarao distribute 300 hot meals and bottled water to residents affected by Typhoon Ulysses in Cagayan.

This effort forms part of Operation Tulong Express (OPTE), a social good program of SM Foundation in collaboration with SM Supermalls and SM Markets to address the needs of communities during calamities and crisis.

To those who wish to send help, SM through Philippine National Red Cross, is only accepting cash donation. No in kind donations will be accepted to help prevent spread of COVID-19.

Donations can be deposited to the following BDO account:
Account name: Philippine National Red Cross
Peso savings: 00-453-0190938
Dollar savings: 10-453-0039482
Swift code: BNORPHMM

For more updates and announcements, visit www.smsupermalls.com or its social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (@SMSupermalls).