Globe sees nearly 4M SIM registrations logged in 3 days

SIM Registration portal stable after 72-hour observation period

After a 72-hour observation period, Globe’s SIM registration portal, https://new.globe.com.ph/simreg, is now fully optimized and stable. Customers may continue to plan and schedule their registration.

“We took the last 72 hours to observe fixes we made on our SIM registration portal, and it has held stable after full optimization. We would like to thank our 87.9 million customers for their continued understanding as we had to adjust our system,” said Globe Chief Commercial Officer Issa Guevarra-Cabreira.

As of 1 p.m. Friday, December 30, Globe has logged over 3.9 million registered SIMs in its portal.

SZA’s new album, SOS projected to debut at No. 1 with one of the biggest first-week sales of the year by a solo artist

The R&B superstar premieres new video for “Nobody Gets Me,” directed by Bradley Calder

New album includes features by Travis Scott, Don Toliver, Phoebe Bridgers, and Ol’ Dirty Bastard

American R&B superstar SZA is aiming for a number one debut at next week’s Billboard Hot 100, with her highly anticipated album, SOS, projected to secure one of the biggest first-week sales this year by a female artist. 

A day after its release on various digital music platforms, the 23-track album skyrocketed to the summit of Apple Music and Spotify charts in several countries worldwide, and even landed her with a No. 1 slot on real-time iTunes sales charts in major music territories.

"Scream VI" Teaser Trailer Sets the Ghostface Killings in New York

In a city of millions, no one hears you scream. Check out the official teaser trailer for Paramount Pictures’ Scream VI, in Philippine theaters March 8, 2023.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/rVLFGwSbVGs

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=826960445033282&ref=sharing

About Scream VI

Following the latest Ghostface killings, the four survivors leave Woodsboro behind and start a fresh chapter. In Scream VI, Melissa Barrera (“Sam Carpenter”), Jasmin Savoy Brown (“Mindy Meeks-Martin”), Mason Gooding (“Chad Meeks-Martin”), Jenna Ortega (“Tara Carpenter”), Hayden Panettiere (“Kirby Reed”) and Courteney Cox (“Gale Weathers”) return to their roles in the franchise alongside Jack Champion, Henry Czerny, Liana Liberato, Dermot Mulroney, Devyn Nekoda, Tony Revolori, Josh Segarra, and Samara Weaving.

ASEAN-India Music Festival 2022 stuns audience with rich musical traditions and cross-cultural showcases

The second edition of the music festival returns with incredible performances from iconic artists across India and the Southeast Asian region

Heralded as a game-changer that aims to strengthen diplomatic ties and promote cultural exchanges, ASEAN-India Music Festival 2022 delivered an astounding comeback that not only presented resilience during the time of the pandemic, but also championed shared histories and traditions among the participating partner-nations.

The three-day festival, which was organized by the Ministry of External Affairs and Seher—India’s premier cultural organization that works closely with the Indian government, showcased an exquisite merging of artistic heritage and cutting-edge modernity as headliners brought a slice of their culture on stage through music.

Globe tops Opensignal 5G video experience, upload speed, core consistent quality in October

Top digital solutions platform Globe topped the latest report of Opensignal in terms of 5G Video Experience, 5G Upload Speed, and Core Consistent Quality as it continues to boost the mobile experience of its customers.

Based on Opensignal’s Mobile Network Experience Report for October 2022*, “Globe users have continued to enjoy the best available experience when streaming mobile video over 5G connections.” Globe scored 73.5 in 5G Video Experience, edging out the nearest competitor’s 68.4.

The company was either an outright or joint winner in all seven regions for the said category. It was the only telco in the number one position in Calabarzon, Davao, Metropolitan Manila, and Western Visayas.

Globe also achieved 5G upload speed supremacy nationwide with a score of 12.8 Mbps, an increase of 1.8 Mbps, booting out competition with a 1.4 Mbps lead.

It led outright in 5G upload speed in five out of the seven regions where 5G experience was analyzed, while sharing the win with competition in Western Visayas.

#GSafeTayo: GCash to roll out ‘double authentication’ to arrest unauthorized transactions

Signs agreement with PNP-ACG to strengthen fight vs cybercrimes

GCash is set to roll out a new security feature that aims to prevent unauthorized transactions brought about by phishing and other types of scams.

With #GSafeTayo the Philippines’ number one financial app introduced the “double authentication” feature which can ensure that only the account owner has the ability to link his GCash account to a specific device.

“This feature removes customers’ dependence on SMS OTPs which has been exploited by some fraudsters to scam users. It will provide a unique identifier that can’t be phished by scammers. It also provides an additional layer of security to the current SMS OTP,” said Winsley Bangit, Chief Customer Officer of GCash. “We never stop innovating to make sure our 71 million users have the safest and most convenient experience when they use the app.”

Ace Banzuelo, of Mercury, Sof Abrogar, and Alex Bruce come together to reinterpret The Eraserheads’ timeless classics

More Sony Music Philippines artists join the Eheads nostalgia party with their fresh take on “Ang Huling El Bimbo” and “Superproxy”

Following the positive reviews that SB19 and NOBITA earned for their unique spin on The Eraserheads’ beloved classics, more OPM acts have come together to pay tribute to the country’s biggest and most influential band of all time.

Multi-hyphenate pop soloist Ace Banzuelo reinterprets “Ang Huling El Bimbo” with intimate, soul-crushing details. Transforming the epic anthem into a spacey jam, the young hitmaker peels back the layers of the original with his brooding, bedroom-pop styling. He imprints his own identity to the material, while valuing the lyrical profundity and awe-inspiring bigness of the original.

Get up to 6% interest p.a. for your savings account

Start your 2023 savings journey with Maya, the all-in-one digital bank app!   

Now is the best time to save your Christmas bonus and kickstart your 2023 ipon goals as Maya continues to give up to a 6% interest rate p.a. on your savings account!  

Maya already offers a high interest rate of 4.5% p.a., with earnings credited daily. It's easy to boost this to 6% on your first P100,000 for the next 30 days!  

All you need is to make your everyday payments with Maya. Simply spend an accumulated amount of PHP 250.00 when completing these transactions until February 28, 2023:   

Watch the Trailer of "65," New Epic Adventure from "A Quiet Place" Writers

From the writers of A Quiet Place and producer Sam Raimi, comes the epic action thriller 65, starring Adam Driver. Check out the official trailer below and watch the film exclusively in cinemas across the Philippines in 2023.  

YouTube: https://youtu.be/9QYMLZtmY0k 

About 65

After a catastrophic crash on an unknown planet, pilot Mills (Adam Driver) quickly discovers he’s actually stranded on Earth…65 million years ago. Now, with only one chance at rescue, Mills and the only other survivor, Koa (Ariana Greenblatt), must make their way across an unknown terrain riddled with dangerous prehistoric creatures in an epic fight to survive.

Golden Haven Caps the Year With a Festive Paskong Pinoy Celebration

Golden Haven, the leading name in the Philippine deathcare industry and developer of the country’s largest and most beautiful memorial parks, recently capped a most productive year with a chain-wide Christmas celebration that depicted a festive “Paskong Pinoy” theme.

Counting more than thirty Golden Haven properties participating in the simultaneously held bash on December 16, 2022, the event was livestreamed on the company’s Facebook page. During the livestreaming, a few Golden Haven branches were given a chance to show off their whimsical set-ups and fancy takes on the Paskong Pinoy celebration.

Xiaomi Rings in the Christmas Spirit with Xiaomi Pop Concert, New Store, and More!

Loyal Xiaomi fans enjoy big discounts, freebies, star-studded entertainment

The holidays are here and Xiaomi has made sure to ring in the festivities with a bang! From a star-studded Xiaomi Pop 2022 holiday concert, a cozy community Christmas party, and a smorgasbord of products at discounted prices at the grand opening of the Xiaomi flagship store at Bonifacio High Street in BGC.

As the main highlight of the festivities, the Xiaomi Pop 2022 Concert did not disappoint. Fans were treated to an evening of performances by some of the hottest names in the music industry. P-pop boy band BGYO kicked off the main show with their hit singles, and they also picked a lucky fan to dance on stage with them. Next up, Singer and actor Darren Espanto serenaded fans with his version of popular Christmas songs.

Solane offers safe and quality Solane Sakto LPG for budget-conscious consumers

Solane unveiled its Solane Sakto tank holding 1.4kg of LPG during the Saktong Salu-salo event

Solane has been a trusted companion of Filipino households when it comes to cooking for over 50 years, may it be simple #LutongSolane meals at home or grand and festive celebrations and get-togethers. This Christmas, Solane wants to make sure that more Filipinos enjoy their meals and celebrations without breaking the bank, even if they want to enjoy festive meals outside the house.

Solane is unveiling Solane Sakto, its mini-LPG tank holding 1.4 kilograms of kitchen fuel, perfect for budget-conscious households, students, small families, and small businesses. For the more adventurous types, Solane Sakto is also a great addition to cooking equipment to bring – no more canned food for camping!

Update on Globe SIM Registration Portal

We apologize to our mobile customers, especially those who have been wanting to take advantage of the first day of SIM registration. 

Globe is committed to make SIM registration easy and convenient for its 87.9 million customers. However, it is very unfortunate that we discovered potential minor vulnerabilities in our microsite that require careful patching in order to prevent any serious threat to customer data. We take this very seriously hence even minor issues are given utmost attention. This happened despite all the preparation, technical tests and due diligence we have conducted.

Globe has also informed the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) about the issue on our SIM registration portal, new.globe.com.ph/simreg, December 27, 2022.  

These issues prompted Globe to take proactive measures to make the site temporarily inaccessible as customer data security is paramount and any problem detected is treated with utmost severity. In light of this development, Globe has requested the NTC for a maximum of 72 hours from today to observe our SIM registration portal to ensure all patches made are technically stable.

Globe optimizing SIM Registration portal for better customer experience

Customers have until April 26, 2023 to register

Globe, the leader in Mobile, launched its SIM Registration portal new.globe.com.ph/simreg early on December 27, Tuesday, in compliance with the law but had to make the site temporarily inaccessible to ensure a better registration experience for customers.

Several customers were able to access the site and register between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m. but the portal temporarily went offline as the site is being optimized. Globe aims to have the online platform back up within the day.

“We would like to thank our customers for going in to register early. Technical teams are working double time so the online platform can go live before the day ends. Rest assured that we are optimizing our systems to give you a better registration experience. We’d also like to remind our customers that there is enough time to register,” said Yoly Crisanto, Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications of the Globe Group.

Joshua Garcia celebrates Christmas Magic as the new face of GCash for the holidays

There are still several days until Christmas, yet the season is already very much alive everywhere in the country. While the last few years may have been a little less jolly, GCash, the country’s leading e-wallet app, is bringing back the magic to the holidays with a little help from Philippine entertainment’s new leading man. 

Joshua Garcia has been heating up televisions across the country with his starring role as Brian Robles in “Mars Ravelo’s Darna” and an upcoming landmark deal for Dreamscape production’s “Unbreak My Heart”.  Adding to his already impressive list of milestones is his new role as the face of GCash to celebrate a Merry G Christmas and uphold what truly warms his heart – traditions with his family and friends. 

“The family tradition I look forward to every Christmas is our family reunion wherein my family spends Christmas together,” he said. “We take advantage of the time we can have our bonding during this season when we are not too busy with work with some games and a simple feast for the whole family.” 

Catch the Motion Picture Event of the Year with “Avatar: The Way of Water," showing in 4DX and IMAX cinemas

Bring your family and friends to a visually immersive experience of Pandora in these special format cinemas

Enjoy the holiday spirit with an adventure that takes you to the breathtaking world of Pandora in “Avatar: The Way of Water”. The must-see spectacle this Christmas season for families and friends, breaking new ground with the use of new cutting-edge technology, is best experienced in IMAX and 4DX cinemas. Check the showtimes available here.

In this long-awaited sequel from the 2009 Academy Award-winning epic adventure, Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldaña return as Jake Sully and Neytiri. Set ten years after the events of the first film, 'Avatar: The Way of Water' shows how the Sully family built their lives in Pandora–a life and peace that is being threatened by an old enemy. 

Sponge Cola drops “Hometown,” a song inspired by hit K-drama Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha

After a successful concert tour in Canada to mark their 20th anniversary as a band, Sponge Cola returns with a new single inspired by K-drama smash Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha.

Combining grunge rock elements with electronic textures and anthemic pop sensibilities, Sponge Cola’s “Hometown” is a song for coming home after a long, tiring journey. It’s a perfect description that sums up their collective feelings at the moment. 

Embodying home in the form of a person, the captivating rock tune was penned by vocalist and guitarist Yael Yuzon as a way to reimagine the coastal town, with its nosy neighbors forming a tight community, and a love story that “felt very warm and familiar,” despite being entirely new and foreign.

Empowering ‘Bossings’: Lalamove, supported by Vic Sotto, eyes further driver and MSME empowerment across Luzon, Cebu

With the goal of driver empowerment, leading on-demand logistics company Lalamove is reintroducing its partner drivers as Lalamove ‘Bossings’, together with the ‘Bossing’ himself, Vic Sotto, supporting this initiative. 

From ‘Partner’ to ‘Bossing’

As an on-demand delivery platform, Lalamove connects its almost 300,000 partner drivers across Luzon and Cebu with customers and enables them to be their own bosses and earn at their own time and pace. As micro-entrepreneurs themselves who can earn whether full-time or part-time with Lalamove, they have the flexibility to manage their business of moving goods with the use of the platform, aiding the country’s economic growth through micro, small and medium enterprises empowerment. 

"Babylon" Nabs 5 Golden Globe Noms Including Best Picture

Director Damien Chazelle’s Babylon, the lavish and provocative epic tale about early Hollywood has just received five Golden Globe nominations including Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy.

Watch the film’s “Welcome to Babylon” featurette at https://youtu.be/hyoj0bML6Z8

Three of its principal cast members scored major acting nominations: Best Actress for Margot Robbie (as Nellie LaRoy, an unknown actress who is trying to get her big break into show business), Best Actor for Mexico’s Diego Calva (as Manny Torres, a young dreamer who will literally do anything for a Hollywood career) and Best Supporting Actor for Brad Pitt (as Jack Conrad, a silent movie star at the top of his game).

The film’s haunting music also captured a Best Original Score nomination for composer Justin Hurwitz.

Babylon opens in theaters across the Philippines on February 1st, 2023.

Helping the elderly spot misinformation through the ASEAN Digital Literacy Program supported by Google.org

In an increasingly digital world, information transfers faster than ever. And while this is a good thing, the challenge now comes in sifting through a myriad of information and identifying what is credible.

For 73-year-old  Nerio Salaveria,  learning how to spot misinformation is a powerful skill that helps him and his community make informed decisions.

“I used to have such a hard time understanding what is mis/disinformation. With so much information available on social media, it's hard to decipher what's true and what's not, especially for people my age who are used to just taking information as is. Even the elderly in my community get confused by consuming news on the internet–they believe everything just because it's on social media,” Mr. Salaveria said.

Check out what’s in Moira’s shopping list this Christmas!

Gift your loved ones with these items you can get at 0% interest through Home Credit

Finding the perfect holiday gifts for loved ones can be challenging for some people. Well, gift giving doesn’t come with no pressure since we only want to give our loves ones what’s best for them.

If you’re still looking for the ideal presents or rather need some inspiration, Filipina singer-songwriter Moira dela Torre shares her holiday gift ideas that are perfect for all ages and for every special person in your life! 

Making it a merrier Christmas season, Home Credit recently launched The Great 0% Interest Festival, so every shopper can check out items from almost 10,000 partner stores nationwide. Customers can choose from more than 50,000 products available through Home Credit that they get at 0% interest until January 31, 2023.

OPPO Captures the Holiday Spirit with Inspiration and Happiness in ‘A Miracle in the Christmas Night’

Global technology brand OPPO recently launched Choose Joy campaign, vowing to bring the first joy in the Year 2023 to all consumers with plenty of products and promotions, ready to take them to a better future. With the short film ‘A Miracle in the Christmas Night’ headlining the campaign for the holiday season, OPPO aims to inspire positivity in its customers, reminding them to embrace new possibilities and choose OPPO as their partner to joy. 

The inspiration for OPPO’s film came directly from the different ways Christmas is celebrated around the world, filled with colors, music, celebration, and happiness for everyone, especially children. In the Philippines, one such tradition is creating a Parol, which serves as the centerpiece for the short film.

More To Explore With Brother Philippines New Concept Store in SM Fairview

Before 2022 ends, Brother Philippines expands their products and services with the opening of their fifth concept store located at the 3rd floor of SM Fairview. This new store gives customers in Northern Metro Manila access to the vast products Brother has in store as well as to speak with product specialists of the brand.

Key personalities from Brother Philippines like Glenn Hocson (President of Brother International Philippines Corporation), and Rolando Raval, Chief Operating Officer of Upson International Corporation, the largest retailer of IT products. 

Simple Plan 'The Harder Than It Looks Tour' Coming to Manila and Davao

Multi-platinum rock band SIMPLE PLAN is bringing their ‘The Harder Than It Looks Tour’ in Southeast Asia 2023 to Manila and Davao. The Canadian band will be performing in Manila on March 11, 2023 Friday at the New Frontier Theater and in Davao on March 13, 2023 Sunday at the SMX Convention Center Davao.

Simple Plan boasts worldwide sales topping 10 million, with chart-topping hits in the Philippines like “Perfect”, “I’m Just A Kid”, “Welcome To My Life”, “Jet Lag”, “Addicted”, “I’d Do Anything”, “Shut Up!” and “Untitled (How Could This Happen To Me?)”. Accolades include a 2005 Teen Choice Award, 2006 JUNO Fan Choice Award, 2012 Allan Waters Humanitarian Award, 2012 Yahoo! Canadian Impact Award, 2012 NRJ award and the 2013 Allan Slaight Humanitarian Spirit Award.

Villar Family gives Christmas treats to kids at Crosswinds

For the past 13 years, the Villar Family, through the Villar-Social Institute for Poverty Alleviation and Governance (SIPAG), has been giving Christmas joy and blessings to children from the communities of Brgy. Irusin in Tagaytay, Cavite, and Baseco Tondo, Manila, by bringing them to the Christmas Village in Britanny-Crosswinds, an idyllic residential property in the said city.

It was last December 18 (Sunday) when 150 young children were fetched from their places and taken to the Swiss-inspired and pine-scented Crosswinds in Tagaytay.

Teleperformance Cloud Campus efforts recognized at the Marketing Excellence Awards Philippines 2022

Teleperformance Philippines Senior Director for Communication and Marketing Marilyn Ventenilla (center) and Creatives Manager Ivan Ongteco (right) receive the trophy for their Gold award during the Marketing Excellence Awards Philippines 2022 Dinner Gala. Presenting the award was Alizon De Torres (left), AVP and Head of Marketing – Greenwich Pizza Business Unit, Jollibee Group of Companies.

Teleperformance (TP) Philippines recently earned multiple recognitions for their TP Cloud Campus Jeepney Roadshow and Microsite Launch at the Marketing Excellence Awards Philippines 2022.

Enjoy Christmas Better with PLDT Home’s biggest Holideals

Smart home gadgets and up to P5 Million cash up for grabs!

Get ready for a merrier and better Christmas season as PLDT Home brings back Holideals!

Starting November, PLDT Home subscribers can enjoy exclusive deals on Fiber plans, chance to win smart home devices,and raffle prizes of up to P5 Million in cash.

Variety Selects "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" as One of Top 10 Best Films of 2022

Columbia Pictures’ I Wanna Dance with Somebody is shaping up to be a must-see, big-screen experience as it has been hailed by the prestigious Variety Magazine as one of the Ten Best Films of 2022.  

Watch the film’s latest trailer at https://youtu.be/HzpCdwm8KkU

In Variety’s year-ender story, “The Best Films of 2022,” resident film critic Owen Gleiberman described I Wanna Dance with Somebody as “the kind of lavish impassioned all-stops-out pop-music biopic you either give in to or you don’t — and if you do, you may find yourself getting so emotional, baby.”

Gleiberman continues, “As Whitney Houston, Naomi Ackie is far from the singer’s physical double, yet she nails the hard part: channeling her incandescence. She shows you the freedom that made Houston tick and the self-doubt that ate away at her, until she fell from the mountaintop she’d scaled.”

Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with special deals from Toyota

It’s finally the much-awaited month of the holiday season! With celebrations just around the corner, December is the perfect time to give oneself and the whole family the gift of mobility. This month, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is spreading Christmas cheer by offering exciting deals and promotions for its wide range of vehicles.

Pay Low, Pay Light, or Cash Savings

A tribute to the 12 days of Christmas, 12 Toyota models can be availed through the Pay Low, Pay Light or Cash Savings options this season. Under the Pay Low option, customers can get a brand-new Vios, Corolla Altis, Rush, Innova or Fortuner for as low as 15% down payment, 60 months to pay, free 1-year insurance and 3-year LTO registration with no chattel mortgage (finance lease).

HONOR Foldable Phone Coming to PH soon?

HONOR unfolds their next-generation foldable flagship HONOR Magic Vs which boasts state-of-the-art design, a revolutionary display, and unparalleled performance setting new benchmarks for foldable phones.

Leading global smart devices provider, HONOR, announced the launch of the HONOR Magic Vs. This all-new foldable flagship pushes industry benchmarks in design, display, performance and user experience – making it the perfect companion for business and entertainment. Empowering young budding creators to fulfill their creative potential.

“We are thrilled to introduce our next-generation foldable flagship, the HONOR Magic Vs, which packs groundbreaking innovations and exceptional user experience into an elegant and stylish design,” said Stephen Cheng, Vice President for Marketing. “The HONOR Magic Vs will be our very first foldable flagship to debut in overseas markets and we are confident that it will deliver huge advancements, transforming how people all around the world use their smartphones.”

"Creed III" Shares IMAX Behind-The-Scenes First Look

Michael B. Jordan invites you to an exclusive look at the making of “Creed III” - the first sports movie to be shot on IMAX cameras.  In the newly released featurette, learn more about bringing the next chapter of Adonis Creed’s story to the big screen and experience the film to cinemas and IMAX across the Philippines on March 1, 2023.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/HJ6bDyaSD_E

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warnerbrosphils/videos/5785252661596169/

Sony Music Entertainment Philippines gives back this holiday season with ‘season of giving’ campaign

Funding will support the charity Reach Out and Feed Philippines in acquiring mobile kitchens and strengthening food programs for the community

Filipino band NOBITA performed their favourite hits for the charity at a special live performance

Sony Music Entertainment Philippines and popular band NOBITA have partnered with Reach Out and Feed Philippines to support local communities impacted by hunger this holiday season. 

Globe warns against criminals using SIM registration law to scam public

Leading digital solutions platform Globe warns the public against unscrupulous groups and individuals who are taking advantage of the SIM registration law to scam people.

“We have received reports that there are groups and individuals taking advantage of the new law by sending misleading text messages to unsuspecting mobile phone users.  We would like to remind our customers to ignore these messages and report them to our Stop Spam website,” said  Anton Bonifacio, Globe Chief Information Security Officer.

Bonifacio said text messages informing users that their SIMs have been deactivated are just a ploy to get their personal information and hard-earned money. The SIM Registration law has yet to take full effect as its implementing rules and regulations are still being finalized.

From Now On, Every Single Day Will Be A Nightmare

Netflix debuts the trailer and key art for The Glory, starring Song Hye-kyo and Lee Do-hyun

The Glory premieres on Netflix December 30 

About The Glory : Part 1

This masterpiece from writer Kim Eun-sook of Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, Mr. Sunshine, and director An Gil-ho of Stranger is 8 episodes of 60 min. Drama, coupled with Revenge, Bullying, Childhood Trauma and Confrontation. 

The story follows Dong-eun, starring Song Hye-kyo from Descendants of the Sun, who has painful memories from bullying and school violence. 18 years later, her revenge begins by driving all the perpetrators and everyone around them to the brink of ruin. 

Yeo-Jung, starring Lee Do-Hyun from Sweet Home, is another victim of a miserable tragedy. Accidentally, or intentionally Dong-eun and Yeo-Jung get tangled and conspire the revenge together.  

#Netflix #TheGlory #더글로리 

Made of Plastic, It's Fantastic! "Barbie" Teaser Trailer Arrives

Warner Bros. Pictures has just unveiled the teaser trailer of their eagerly anticipated comedy “Barbie” from director Greta Gerwig and starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling.

Check out the trailer below and watch “Barbie” in cinemas across the Philippines on July 2023.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/KuoyHVe6QCU

Facebook: https://fb.watch/hsdh45W3TF/

About “Barbie”

Since the beginning of time, since the first little girl ever existed, there have been…dolls.  But the dolls were always and forever baby dolls.  Until… “Barbie.”

Beautederm Awarded Best Beauty Products Company of the Year by Gawad Dangal Filipino Awards 2022

Beautederm still makes news as 2022 ends.

This Dec. 17 at 3 PM, Beautederm opens a new store at the ground level of SM City Olongapo Central.

Beautederm also brought their ambassadors like Enchong Dee, Jelai Andres, Buboy Villar, Dessa at Alynna Velasquez with a special guest Kris Lawrence. 

Beautederm Corporation also won a lot of awards recently. They will be awarded Gawad Dangal Filipino Awards 2022 for Best Beauty Products Company of the Year on Decemer 28.

Beautederm is known for their effective and natural skincare products. Same goes with their supplements such as Beautederm Reiko, Kenzen which are effective HealthBoosters,  Beautederm  Koreisu toothpaste, Etre Clair mouthwash and the Reverie line of Beautederm Home.

COMCO Southeast Asia appoints Head of Digital and ICOM together with Camp COMCO top graduates to beef up expansion

Fast moving to its 7th year, COMCO Southeast Asia (SEA) reinforces its expansion as it appoints seasoned communications practitioner Michelle “Mish” Marie Casal to be the group’s newest Deputy Account Operations Director and Digital, Social and Content Administrator. 

With over a decade of experience in digital and integrated marketing, public relations, brand strategy, and business development, Mish leads COMCO’s digital and integrated communications (ICOM) business unit that offers services like social media management, digital activation and public relations, influencer marketing, multimedia arts, video storytelling, and community management, among others. She leads the management of COMCO’s key digital and integrated communications accounts such as Lamoiyan Corporation’s Licealiz Anti-Head Lice Shampoo, logistics giant Lalamove, leading home-improvement store Mr.DIY, health products producer APLGO, Sun Life Asia Service Center Philippines, the shared services arm of Sun Life Philippines, the European Higher Education Fair of the European Union in the Philippines, and Uratex Monobloc. 

CNN PH Launches ‘Usapang Bilyonaryo’ With Ces Drillon

MCD Universe is offering a new business and lifestyle show that will air starting 2023

A blocktime deal was made by Prage Management Corporation and franchise holder of CNN Philippines, Nine Media Corp.

The blocktime agreement signing was attended by Rey Marfil and Gil Cabacungan of Prage Management Corp, Nine Media President Benjamin Ramos and veteran journalist Ces Oreña-Drilon.

'Usapang Bilyonaryo' is a business and lifestyle show which shows the lives of the biggest names in the world of business and finance.

Bea - Isang Restaurant Staff Na Rumaraket Bilang Isang Online English Tutor Para Makaipon At Magkabahay

Anong trabaho ang kaya mong pasukin para makaipon at magkabahay?

“Rumaraket po ako bilang isang online English tutor para may pandagdag sa sahod ko bilang restaurant staff”, ito ang sagot ni Bea, 27, mula sa Alaminos, Laguna. “Pangarap ko po kasi talagang magkabahay, kaya dumodoble-kayod ako”, dagdag pa niya.

Ikinuwento ni Bea na noon ay nakikitira lamang sila sa kanilang kamag-anak dahil hindi kaya ng mga magulang niya ang magbayad ng renta. Ang kinikita ng nanay nila sa paglalabada at ng tatay nila sa pagda-drive ng jeep ay napupunta lang sa ambag nila sa pambayad ng kuryente at tubig, sa pagkain, at sa mga gastusin nilang tatlong magkakapatid sa paaralan. Walang naitatabing pera para makapagpundar ng sarili nilang bahay.

Puregold Recognized as the Philippines’ Most Chosen Retailer 2022

 World-renowned data analytics group Kantar awarded
Puregold as the country’s Most Chosen Retailer for 2022.

Puregold is officially the go-to retail brand for majority of Filipinos as it was recently awarded as the country’s Most Chosen Retailer in the 2022 based on CRP (Consumer Reach Points) Method which accounts for the number of occasions Filipinos shop for FMCG in-home direct to consumer purchases. The award is presented by Kantar—one of the world’s biggest data analytics companies—that provides analysis and insight into all the relevant trends of Filipino consumers. 

In a shopper study conducted, Kantar highlighted that Puregold is able to deliver on what shoppers want most from retailers—value. Value is reflected on prices of goods and promotions that offer value for money. Puregold consistently offers the best prices for grocery goods as it cements itself as a trustworthy supplier for Filipinos.

Get a chance to win Louis Tomlinson’s latest album, “Faith In The Future”!

Louis Tomlinson is back and ready to take a hold of the music scene again! He delighted fans last month when he released his long-awaited second album, “Faith In The Future,” which captures his optimistic world view.

Whilst recording the album, Louis had a specific goal: to produce a collection of songs befitting an anthemic live show. Fans who have listened to the album would know that he not only succeeded but went above and beyond. The album portrays Louis in a more confident light, and it’s evident in how he experimented with his songs without losing his signature sound.

If you’re someone who wants to listen to Louis’ album on repeat, you’re in luck! Warner Music Philippines has “Faith In The Future” vinyls and CDs up for grabs for fans who will be joining their giveaway. See the details below:

Spot the Louis truck and get a chance to own a “Faith In The Future” Album!

It’s time to keep your eyes peeled for the Louis Tomlinson truck! By simply posting a video or photo with it, you get a chance to win incredible merch.

Carmela Lorzano, nagwaging Sing Galing Year 2 ‘Ultimate Bida-Oke Star’

Matinding paSINGlaban ang naganap sa katatapos lang na Sing Galing Year 2 ‘The Kantastic Finale’ noong Disyembre 10 kung saan itinanghal bilang bagong Ultimate Bida-Oke Star ang Echan-teen Diva ng Batangas na si Carmela Lorzano.

Isang pangmalakasang performance ng “You’re My World” ang ipinamalas ni Carmela sa unang round, pagkatapos ay nagtapat naman sila sa Trio-Oke Round ng “Nightingale Medley” of Lani Misalucha songs nina Joy Escalante at Rachelle Cardenas. Sa huling paSINGkatan, nagtagisan ng galing sa Kantastic Showdown sina Carmela at Joy sa isang makapigil-hiningang “Sabihin Mo Na” at “Hindi Tayo Pwede” mash-up.

Nagwagi si Carmela bilang Sing Galing Year 2 grand champion at nag-uwi siya ng mga premyong home and living essentials package, family staycation package, kaSULITbahay package, brand new car, at tumataginting na 1 million pesos!

Get covered and protected this Holiday season for as low as 34 pesos per month with GCash ‘Online Shopping Protect’

Shopping online is always unpredictable - you’ll never be 100% sure if what you’re buying is what you’ll actually get. Product reviews on e-commerce platforms are not always reliable. Even worse, online shopping scams are everywhere. As helpful legit customer testimonials and scam alerts are in this day and age, they do not automatically stop shoppers from transacting with bogus sellers or experiencing online delivery issues.

With Christmas shopping in full swing, GCash’s Online Shopping Protect is your convenient, complete, and affordable shopping partner. In partnership with international insurance company Chubb, GCash fights online shopping scams by seamlessly integrating protection coverage into online purchases from e-commerce platforms like Shopee, Zalora, and Tiktok.

Black Adam Premieres On Dece,ber 16 On HBO GO

Dwayne Johnson stars in the action-adventure Black Adam, the first-ever feature film to explore the story of the DC antihero under the direction of Jaume Collet-Serra (Jungle Cruise). Black Adam, a Seven Bucks/Flynn Picture Co. Production presented by New Line Cinema premieres Friday, December 16 on HBO GO.

In ancient Kahndaq, the slave Teth Adam was gifted the almighty powers of the gods. But he used those powers for vengeance and was imprisoned. Now, 5,000 years later, he is freed and once again wields his dark sense of justice onto the world. Refusing to surrender, Teth Adam is challenged by a team of modern-day heroes known as the Justice Society — Hawkman, Doctor Fate, Atom Smasher and Cyclone — who seek to return him to eternal captivity.

Alesso Performs at the SMDC festival Grounds!

Ovation Productions, promoter in the Philippines of the ROAD TO ULTRA electronic music festival presents world famous DJ Alesso on December 17, 2022 at the SMDC Festival Grounds. Also featured is Acraze.

Alesso (Alessandro Renato Rodolfo Lindblad) is a Swedish DJ and music producer who has worked with numerous artists, Including Tove Lo, Hailee Steinfeld, Calvin Harris, Katy Perry, Usher, David Guetta, Sebastian Ingrosso, and Liam Payne, among others.   He has performed at numerous music festivals including Coachella, ULTRA, Electric Daisy Carnival, Creamfields, and Tomorrowland. In 2012, MTV named Alesso one of the "EDM Rookies to Watch" and has since gotten to be one of the world’s top DJs.

Hailing from Stockholm, Alesso won over his country from the very start of his career. His single Calling (Losing My Mind) with the legendary Swedish House Mafia’s Sebastian Ingrosso and Grammy award-winning OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder, was certified 2x Platinum in Sweden while also reaching no. 1 on Billboard’s US Hot Dance Club Songs. 

Dylan Patisserie Opens New Branch in the South

Good news for cake and pastry lovers in the south, as Dylan Patisserie opens their newest branch located in Paranaque City. It's the third branch of the branch which are located in Quezon City and Makati. Dylan Patisserie is known for their luscious artisanal cakes, French pastries, homemade chocolates, cookies, macaroons and many more.

This is perfect for Christmas which is a great time to give to family and friends premium baked goods, especially cakes that can be shared for parties and other get togethers. The Patisserie located in President's Avenue which is known for being a center for restaurants, caterers, and other food specialties in the south. However, they are planning to open another branch in Alabang which expands their reach to more customers.

Holiday Gift Guide: 9 HONOR Gadgets to Upgrade Your Lifestyle

HO! HO! HO! HONOR brings you its top gadgets that are perfect for the Kris Kringle this coming Christmas season!

Buy your favorite HONOR products at HONOR kiosks and physical stores, or via LAZADA and Shopee!

‘Tis is the season to be jolly with HONOR! Many of us are already looking for perfect gifts for our loved ones this coming Christmas season – we know it can be quite overwhelming but luckily, we have our reliable tech products that really suit everyone’s lifestyle needs.   

And this coming holiday season, HONOR, the leading global provider of smart devices, answers our worries about what to perfectly give to our loved ones and friends! 

Vengeance And Murder Abound In "Revenge Of Others"

A New Korean Drama Launching Exclusively On Disney+ 

Starring a highly talented up-and-coming cast, this Star Original series will leave audiences on the edge of their seats from the first period to the last bell

When a student at a high school suddenly dies without explanation, two students will vow vengeance against those responsible in Revenge of Others, a thrilling new Korean drama now streaming exclusively to Disney+.

CLIMBS’ climate-action conference asks corporate bodies the real questions

Last November 23, the Co-operative College of the Philippines and CLIMBS Life and General Insurance Cooperative conducted the COOP Climate Summit 2022: Cooperatives for Climate Action & Education, hosted by Cindy Obeñita (Miss Intercontinental 2021) and moderated by Donna C. Dizon, the Co-operative College of the Philippines’ Principal and CEO. 

The event was held at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City, beginning with a press conference at 9:00am, and centered around how government and private organizations contributing or implementing programs in the country can contribute to the mitigation of climate change and further the cause of climate justice, specifically in terms of supporting our essential but most vulnerable sectors. 

Maya spreads Christmas joy with Merry Money Holiday Promo

Guaranteed cash and raffle prizes up for grabs! 

All-in-one money and digital banking app Maya is giving its users an early Christmas treat with its Merry Money Holiday Promo! With a total of PHP 2,000,000.00 worth of cash prizes at stake, you can join in the merriment by simply paying with Maya from November 23 to December 20, 2022. 

Every week, there are 2 ways you can win with Maya’s Merry Money Holiday Promo: 

Make at least 10 qualified transactions and win a share of the weekly cash prize pool starting at PHP 100,000.00. 

Send money to a unique user via the new @username feature or pay via QR, online, or Maya Card, and get the chance to be one of the ten weekly winners of PHP 10,000.00, or ten weekly recipients of the MAYA VIP PASS – which offers free InstaPay transfers and ATM withdrawals for one year, and Lifetime Maya Card Renewal!

Filipinos' compassion towards the elderly takes the spotlight on ‘Plan 75’

The Cannes-winning film is now showing in Philippine cinemas

Cannes-winning film Plan 75 might be set in Japan but it is the Filipinos’ sense of compassion towards the elderly that takes the spotlight in the dystopian film.

In the movie, Filipino-Japanese actress Stefanie Arianne plays Maria, a Filipino caregiver in Japan who is culture-shocked by the policy of encouraging senior citizens to die.

Arianne believes that the film provided a realistic representation of Filipino caregivers and OFWs known for their family-centric values. She herself felt connected with the character she portrayed.  

"I think the most similar thing Maria and I have in common is perseverance. We’ve both learned that there are times you need to get out of your comfort zone but at the same, you must not forget your boundaries and have a good heart," the Japan-based actress said.