'As bestas’ named this year’s most favorite film at the 22nd edition of the PELÍCULA>Pelikula Spanish Film Festival

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After its 11-day run, As Bestas (The Beasts) was named this year’s Audience Choice at the 22nd edition of the Pelicula Spanish Film Festival. As is tradition in the festival, the re￾screening of the winning film formally concludes the festival. 

As bestas is a 2022 Spanish-French thriller film directed and produced by Rodrigo Sorogoyen, who wrote the screenplay with Isabel Peña. It is a co-production between Spain and France and interestingly features a mix of Spanish, French, and Galician in its dialogue. 

It stars Denis Ménochet, Marina Foïs, Luis Zahera, Diego Anido and Marie Colomb. 

Incidentally back in Spain, As Bestas, has also been critically acclaimed at the 2023 Goya Awards by winning nine awards, including Best Film, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay. It also won the César Award for Best Foreign Film. 

It follows the complicated fate and ordeal of a married French couple who decided to resettle in the Galician countryside, in a sleepy Spanish town with abandoned village houses for a simpler life and engage in organic farming that was sabotaged by their menacing neighbors. 

The film’s escalating conflicts are amid the prospects of a wind farm project and glaringly explores the critical themes and issues of xenophobia, and racial and class tensions set in contexts of poverty and clashes of the old and new. 

Fittingly, As bestas is one of the green films included in this year’s Pelicula en verde initiative, where each time a viewer watches any of the films in this category equates to a tree being planted. This green initiative is in partnership with giant Spanish infrastructure company Acciona, Haribon Foundation, and Instituto Cervantes Manila. The tree planting will start on November 21 in Tanay, Rizal. 

Every year, on October, Instituto Cervantes organizes the PELÍCULA>Pelikula Spanish film festival as a showcase of films in the Spanish language. PELíCULA 2023 is a project of Instituto Cervantes in Shangri-La Plaza, in collaboration with the Embassies of Spain in the Philippines, Australia, and Singapore, the AECID, the Film Development Council of the Philippines, Filmoteca Española, the Embassy of Colombia and the Embassy of Mexico, with the participation of the Embassy of Chile, the Embassy of Argentina, and Haribon Foundation, and sponsored by Vibal Foundation, Acciona, Philippine Transmarine Carriers, Arthaland, SSI Group, Inc., Barcino, La Latina and Fundador.

 

The Best Tools for Enhancing Your Business

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In the digital age, businesses are always on the quest for new technologies to enhance efficiency and improve their operations. One of the ways to achieve this is by leveraging the power of various innovative tools. From customer relationship management (CRM) tools to analytics and collaboration tools, these technologies present an unmatched level of utility for businesses of all scales. This article discusses the critical areas where business tools can provide significant benefits.

 

Importance of Effective Business Tools in Today's Digital World

Alt text: Conference room with six employees having a meeting using embedded reporting tools

With the rapid pace of technological advancements, business tools have become crucial components in running efficient and effective operations. They enable businesses to track key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze data, manage customer relationships, and facilitate seamless collaboration among teams.

The use of these digital tools allows for improved efficiency and productivity. They eliminate manual and time-consuming tasks, freeing up more time for strategic planning and decision-making.

Apart from these, business tools also enhance the quality of customer service. With tools like AI Video Maker, businesses can engage their customers more effectively through personalized video content.

Lastly, implementing the right tools empowers businesses to stay competitive. It enables them to keep up with the trends and demands of the digital landscape, making it a vital strategy for success.

 

Leveraging Analytics Tools for Insightful Business Decisions

In the era of big data, businesses are inundated with information coming from various sources. Yet, this vast amount of data holds little value without the ability to sort, analyze, and interpret it–this is where analytics tools come into play.

These tools aggregate data from multiple sources, clean it, and present it in a way that's easy to understand. They provide businesses with insights that can drive strategic decision-making and embedded reporting capabilities.

From forecasting trends to tracking performance, analytics tools contribute significantly to business growth. They also promote a data-driven culture within organizations, with every decision backed by actual data. Moreover, these tools can present data in real time. This immediate access to data empowers businesses to keep track of their operations and make quick decisions when necessary.


Utilizing CRM Tools for Enhanced Customer Relationship Management

CRM tools are among the most powerful assets in the digital business landscape. They are packed with features designed to improve customer interactions, track customer behavior, and enhance the overall customer experience. With a CRM tool, businesses can manage and analyze their interactions with past, present, and future customers. This allows for more effective marketing, improved customer service, and ultimately, increased sales.

These tools also come with automation features, which can automate repetitive tasks such as email follow-ups, reminders, and reporting. This increases efficiency and frees up more time to focus on other aspects of the business. Finally, CRM tools offer integration with other applications and platforms, providing a more powerful and flexible system that can cater to varying business needs.

 

Examining the Top Tools for Streamlined Business Affairs


Alt text: Corner office at night time or employee using embedded reporting tools for business

Various digital tools can streamline business operations in today's digital economy. Tools like project management software, analytics platforms, and CRM systems are among the top picks.

Project management tools, for instance, help in planning, executing, and controlling project processes. Teams can track progress, share updates, and collaborate more efficiently with these tools.

On the other hand, analytics tools play an essential role in guiding business decisions. They gather, process, and analyze data to yield valuable insights that help in spotting trends, identifying opportunities, and foreseeing potential risks.

Altogether, effective business tools are vital in navigating today's digital world. They bring efficiency, speed, and adaptability— essential elements for businesses to thrive in a dynamic and competitive landscape. So, start exploring and integrating these tools into your business today to realize their vast potential benefits.

Star-Studded Showdown: BingoPlus and ArenaPlus Bring Unstoppable Fun to Cebuanos at Star Magic Shooting Stars Game Exhibition

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BingoPlus, the first live streaming bingo in the Philippines, together with ArenaPlus, your 24/7 online sports betting platform, brought unstoppable fun and an entertaining game to the Cebuanos at the Star Magic Shooting Stars Game Exhibition last October 7 at the Toledo City Megadome in Cebu.

The star-studded game was truly wild and entertaining, with two celebrity teams going head-to-head in a basketball match. Team Red, led by Daniel Padilla with Zanjoe Marudo, Seth Fedelin, and Kyle Echarri, won over Team Blue, headed by Donny Pangilinan with Jeremiah Lisbo, Jimboy Martin, Miko Raval, among others."

The sold-out event was also entertained by a dance performance by the young female star Chie Filomeno and a trending song performance by the rising Cebuano star Shoti.

Indeed, this sports exhibition game was enjoyed by our Kapamilyas. BingoPlus and ArenaPlus are fully committed to bringing unforgettable and quality entertainment to Filipinos anytime and anywhere.

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