Guys It's 2022 Na! Let TaxWhizPH Help You With Taxes

Many would dread the word taxes as it quite inconvenient to compute, even discuss the basics and the laws that are related to it. But as the fuel for the better government services and function, they also help the country economically to continue with progress especially we are still recovering from the effects of the pandemic.

Tax expert Mon Abrea,  a former BIR examiner and a staunch advocate of genuine tax reform in the Philippines, comes forward to help the public with these functions with TaxWhizPH, the newly updated mobile app launched by the Asian Consulting Group (ACG) together with its IWAS BUWIS-it 2022 edition book as a do-it-yourself guide on what to do and what to avoid when you compute your taxes. 

Kapuso stars adjust to new normal with XTREME Appliances on August 14

This new normal is the best time to find inspiration within ourselves and in our humble home. That’s why XTREME Appliances is proud to share good vibes in collaboration with GMA Artists straight to your screen. A Facebook Live catch-up with your favorite Kapuso stars will be held on August 14, Friday at 3PM. Find out what keeps them productive, entertained, and resourceful during house quarantine.

Ariel Rivera and Gelli de Belen Reunite in Ang Sikreto ng Piso

Real-life couple Ariel Rivera and Gelli de Belen reunite in the family-oriented comedy movie Ang Sikreto ng Piso. The story centers on the strength of familial love and explains what viewers need to know about the Philippine peso. Ang Sikreto ng Piso is inspired by real occurrences that transpired in 2006 on the smuggle of the Philippine peso coin.

Ariel and Gelli are the perfect choices to portray husband and wife in the movie. They are one of local showbiz’s most enduring marriages. The couple has been married for more than two decades. Their sons Joaquin and Julio are currently based in Toronto, Canada.

Bea Binene Debuts Into a Lady With Legally B

From Starstruck Kids, this girl grew up into the entertainment industry under GMA 7 and has grown gracefully into a teenager and soon she will be on a new chapter of her life continuing and still pursuing her dream to be better. Bea Binene has now evolved into a lady that is ready to take on new challenges and roles.

She has been to many shows, starting as one of the kids in Lovely Day, fresh from her Starstruck stint, she ventured into acting with Kapuso teleseryes, then eventually producing an album on her own. She maintains being on top of her game by joining workshops, trying challenging roles, and honing her hosting skills. 

Back-to-school Fashion with BUM UnivarsiTee

Going back to school doesn’t have to be a stressful tale or a sad story of summer’s ending. It doesn’t have to be boring either. Make going back to school an exciting one! Dress up and express yourself with BUM Univarsitee.

BUM’s back-to-school campaign “BUM Univarsitee” encourages students and the young bloods to rise above the norm and express themselves with school-proper yet colorful and stylish fashion. School time doesn’t have to be dull and dreary so when it’s time to meet up with school friends, gear up by wearing items from the BUM Univarsitee collection.

FASHIONISTA: Bum Reveals New Brand Ambassadors

BUM bares its newest brand ambassadors who are on the brink of something big: Ella Cruz, Nash Aguas, Jane Oineza, and Diego Loyzaga with Bea Binene

BUM is on the brink of something big this season. As it ushers in the hottest season of the year, the “rebel of fashion” is making huge leaps by welcoming into its fold four new, young brand ambassadors who best embody and reinforce BUM’s street-cred: Ella Cruz, Nash Aguas, Jane Oineza, and Diego Loyzaga. 

Seventeen-year-old Kapamilya actress Ella Cruz, whose launching pad was the fantasy series Aryana and comedy show Goin’ Bulilit, is a breath of fresh air for the brand. Ella has a bubbly personality and always wearing a smile as bright as the colors that she wears. “Alam ko kasi ang damit talaga ang BUM more on blacks dati. Kaya nong nagkaroon ng bright colors ang BUM, natuwa ako kasi ganon talaga ako manamit,” says Ella. “And I like the fact that the brand and I share the same qualities. I like being myself. I don’t pretend to be something I am not just to blend in or just so people would accept me.”

BUM endorser Daniel Padilla appears in 3 Magazine covers

There’s really no stopping BUM endorser Daniel Padilla from conquering local showbiz.

Just recently, he has proven yet again why he is one of the most desirable bachelors this side of the world.

This August, the 18-year-old star of ABS-CBN’s upcoming romantic series Got To Believe is on the cover of two different glossies: the college lifestyle magazine Chalk and the entertainment publication YES! Magazine. Prior to appearing in Chalk and YES!, Daniel also headlined the July issue of the male-oriented fashion magazine, Garage, wherein he sported the season’s hottest trend: metallics.

MODESS® Gives Young Girls the Chance to Make Their Move and Break Stereotypes with “GIRL, TALK”

To culminate the nationwide campaign, “Your Voice, Your Move,” MODESS® Philippines today unveiled at The Mind Museum in Bonifacio Global City a special edition publication called “Girl, Talk” – a compilation of messages for the country’s leaders from teen girls who were too young to vote in the recent elections. The clincher? These books will be delivered to the offices of our senators for their serious consideration.

Celebrating the launch of “Girl, Talk”, a compilation of ‘shoutouts’ for the country’s leaders from young teenage girls:   (from left) Johnson & Johnson Senior Brand Manager Karen Co ,youth leaders  Eligh Yu (Founder, Leaders International Christian School) , Rachel Racelis (Professor, University of Makati) and Pauline Miranda (Chairperson, UP Diliman College of Education Council);   Campaign Lead and Modess Assistant Brand Manager Nikka Arcilla, JJPI Marketing Director Tina Sabarre, and Modess Celebrity Ambassadors Barbie Forteza, Bea Binene and Louise delos Reyes

“Sana bigyan nila ng pansin ang mga kabataang nasa kalye,” said Joyce.

“Hopefully we can have enough equipment like books, electric fans, and desks in every school,” said Yssa.

Deannie says: “Lahat ng sinasabi ng running senators ay importante sa tao. So, sana lahat din ay galing sa puso.”

FASHIONISTA: BUM takes on a more defined look with its “My ATEEtude : I AM NOT TYPICAL” collection

BUM takes on a more defined look with its “My ATEEtude : I AM NOT TYPICAL” collection After playing around with risky colors like neon brights and loud prints, local clothing brand BUM takes on a more subdued, but still equally exciting and defined, design approach for its back-to-school collection called “My ATEEtude : I Am Not Typical”. 

According to Benny Reyes, the senior merchandiser and designer for BUM, loyal patrons can expect this new collection to still bear the brand's signature “rebel/emo” look. What they should watch out for are the new elements that would give BUM a distinct feel. 

Neon brights, for instance, would still be in this back-to-school collection, but they're now used only as “accents” to enhance I Am Not Typical's new focus: digital prints. 

“Digital prints are all the rage now, they come in different forms. And this trend will continue throughout the rest of the year.” 

BUM is also introducing pieces that have a camouflage design for a more rugged feel. “We have camouflage jackets. We also have camouflage pants for our girls line.” 

FASHIONISTA: A NEW MOOD

BUM gives its Rock-Rebel-Emo image a dose of color just in time for summer

Local clothing brand BUM is pushing the envelope further this summer season.

If dark, somber tones and wild, splashy prints were the main elements in the brand’s previous collections, BUM’s new summer collection called “I Change the Rule,” which is the first of the three My ATEEtude campaigns for 2013, now trains the spotlight on the summer season’s fashion staple: bright, bold colors and solid prints.

FASHIONISTA: What’s Your ATEEtude?

BUM enters a new phase of evolution

As the temperature rises, BUM rolls out another banner collection for the hottest season of the year: “My ATEEtude: I Change the Rule.”

The first of My ATEEtude’s three campaigns for 2013, BUM’s “My ATEEtude: I Change the Rule” collection certainly breaks a few fashion rules. 

Bea Binene, Kylie Padilla and Louise delos Reyes in a "tough" competition?

This Saturday, kapuso drama princesses Bea Binene, Kylie Padilla and Louise delos Reyes will be competing for the P500,000 cash prize in GMA's "Celebrity Bluff" game show hosted by Ms. Eugene Domingo.

To make the girls' challenge tougher, in-house celebrity bluffers Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola will try to confuse them with their bluffs. Joining Jose and Wally is versatile commedian Jon Santos a.k.a. "Lady Gaga."

Who among the three ladies will take home the cash prize?  Find that out this Saturday in "Celebrity Bluff" after 24 Oras Weekend on GMA-7.  

Check out "Celebrity Bluff"'s official fan page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CelebrityBluff

Bea Binene Celebates Her Birthday With GMA Kapuso Foundation

Teen star Bea Binene celebrated her 15th birthday with something special and meaningful with kids from the GMA Kapuso Foundation which some of them have illness such as cancer, genetic defects etc. However the celebration was filled with smiles and hope on their faces despite their inconvenient illness which actually gave happiness to them and their families. It was something that you don't see young teen popstars do on their birthday and Bea is very happy to spend this day with a meaningful cause. It also something like an early Christmas for the kids as they also mingled with Jollibee and also given some tokens that will make this day unforgettable.

Bea is also thankful with all the success and projects she is given by the Kapuso network. With shows like Luna Blanca and the ongoing series Cielo de Angelina are some of her shows that made her busy this year. She also launched her first album "HEY IT'S ME BEA" under Polyeast Records and recently got its Gold record award. She also a favorite teen endorser with clothing brands like BUM as one of their brand ambassadors. 

She said that spending her birthday with these children makes her day more special than just celebrating it with family and friends. She is also an active supporter for foundations like Haribon Foundation and GMA Kapuso Foundation in giving back to nature and society. I am impressed with her involvement with this advocacy at a young age. She will also participate in the celebrity ukay-ukay by Regine and Ogie Alcasid with some of her clothes used in Party Pilipinas. We do wish Bea a very happy birthday and more projects and blessings so she can reach out to more people.

FASHIONISTA: Bum 20th Anniversary

Bum Celebrates 20 Years With Anniversary Shirt Promo

BUM apparel is celebrating its 20th year with its chic black limited edition anniversary shirts for boys and girls. 

For every minimum single receipt purchase of regular items worth P499.75, buyers can avail of these limited edition shirts for only P20.

This anniversary promo will be available starting September 14 until October 15, 2012 at all SM department Stores, Girls Teen’s Wear Dept., BUM boutiques and selected METRO Department Stores nationwide. Per DTI NCR Permit no.7664 series of 2012.

MUSIC LYF: Bea Binene launches her debut album “Hey, It’s Me! Bea” on Sept. 9 at Skydome

Being one of the most promising young stars of GMA Kapuso network, Bea Binene’s debut album “Hey, It’s me! Bea” is finally here! Bea’s new offering is poised to capture fans who want to get more of pop singles that celebrate being young and having fun in spades. “Hey, It’s Me! Bea” is now available in stores and for downloads as released by Galaxy Records and distributed by PolyEast Records. 

Feel and experience the cycle of love and friendship! Be it songs of love lost, letting go or falling in love once again, it is here in this purely OPM revivals “Hey, It’s Me Bea” where you will hear a new Bea.  Aside from “Hey It’s Me,” which is the album’s title, Bea’s album features four other tracks. The album boasts the kick-off single “Urong-Sulong Ka,” a revival of a Regine Velasquez pop hit and will also be accompanied with a music video and will be directed by the award-winning music video director Treb Monteras. Another 90s hit remake are “Sayang Na Sayang Lang,” and “Mahal Kita, Walang Iba,” her solo version and a duet with her on-screen partner Jake Vargas.

FASHIONISTA: Bag to School with BUM

BUM shows the young how to go back to school in style

Standing out at school doesn’t mean you have to constantly challenge the rules and break your school’s dress code. 

So before you walk down the crowded hallway again, make sure you’re clad in cool pieces and armed with the right accessories that would reflect your no-nonsense rebel attitude. 

Taking off from its successful “Teevolution” campaign, which called forth an outpour of vibrant colors, bold prints, and graphic ethnic patterns, innovative brand BUM helps the youngsters today stand out by upping their style quotient and street cred before the school year starts.

Veering away from the normal and the ordinary design concepts of most local clothing labels, BUM comes up with stylish yet functional bags that carry the brand’s style philosophy: the Modern Goth Look with a touch of Glam Rock (think studded pieces, motorcycle jackets, tapered pants, oversized shirts, and the like).

This utilitarian concept was made casual by BUM, turning motorcycle jackets into cropped ones, and with notched collar jackets for boys. They can also go for the “casual cool” look with chino cuffed pants that allow them to swing from schoolwork to play without breaking a sweat.

Jillian Warde and Mona Louise Rey lead GMA’s newest fantasy drama "Luna Blanca"

Two of GMA Network’s talented and lovable child superstars – Jillian Warde and Mona Louise Rey – are all set to captivate the hearts of Filipino viewers as they headline the upcoming drama series – LUNA BLANCA. 

This Kapuso offering, which is another supreme creation of the Entertainment TV Group, is the first primetime bet of the network for the second quarter of 2012. With an all-star cast and top-notch production values, Luna Blanca will premiere on May 21 replacing Biritera on GMA Telebabad. 

The network innovates once more with Luna Blanca which is considered to be the very first multi-generation drama on Philippine Television. This groundbreaking production will run for 3 generations with a different lineup of actors to topbill each generation’s tale. Jillian and Mona will lead the cast members of the Luna Blanca’s young generation and their characters in the second generation will be played by teen stars Barbie Forteza and Bea Binene. For the third generation, the adult characters of Luna and Blanca will be portrayed by Heart Evangelista and Bianca King, respectively. 

Bea Binene Belies Rumoured ‘Rift’ With Fellow Tweenstar Barbie Forteza

Bea Binene, the lead star of GMA’s afternoon fantasy series Alice Bungisngis and Her Wonder Walis, belied rumours that she and fellow “tweenstar” Barbie Forteza are not in good terms.  In fact, she said that they are “very good friends.”  

“Hindi ko nga alam kung saan nanggaling ‘yung mga issues na ‘yan na magkaaway kami ni Barbie or something.  Pero kami, we’re very very good friends.  We’re very OK, and sa set walang ilangan, walang something,” Bea said in an interview. 

Bea and Barbie are going to star as twins in GMA’s upcoming fantasy-drama series Luna Blanca, which according to the network’s press release is a sequel to Luna Mystika, a 2008 fantasy series starring Heart Evangelista. 

“Ako dito si Luna, kakambal ako ni Barbie at meron akong anino.  So ang character ko dito jolly, playful, mabait, masiyahin,” shared Bea. 

REEL DEAL: My Kontrabida Girl REVIEW

This March GMA Films brings you into a very fun story of love, revenge and a whole lot of face slapping. My Kontrabida Girl brings together this generations hottest stars into a romantic comedy with Rhian Ramos as Isabel, the country's most loved/hated kontrabida. Aljur Abrenica as Chris Bernal, Isabel's Childhood friend.  Also adding to the kilig factor are Bea Binene and Jake Vargas. 


My Kontrabida Girl (MKG) also bring together the starstruck avengers like Enzo Pineda, Ken Chan, Kevin Santos, and Sef Cadayona as the "SK Boys" , Chariz Solomon as the assistant of Isabel. There are also special guest appearance here by Gwen Zamora (The Witness) and the icon of Pinoy Kontrabidas, the one and only Bella Flores.


Isabel known to be the best in the antagonist of her generation but when her villainous appeal slightly goes down, she goes on a personal retreat to  her old town and met with her childhood friend Chris who is one of the reason she became a kontrabida. 


Now with them reunited, the challenge of love goes beyond her role as a villain and makes their lives, and the lives of their loved ones into a complicated situation that can either make them or break them. 

 

REEL DEAL: My Kontrabida Girl SPOTLIGHT

This March, GMA Films offers a one of a kind Romance comedy that bring together young and talented actors and actresses of this generation, My Kontrabida Girl. Starring Aljur Abrenica, Rhian Ramos, Bea Binene, Jake Vargas, Enzo Pineda showing on March 14, 2012. And to prepare the way to the nationwide premiere, we join the cast in one of their mall tours in SM City Novaliches.

Though I have attended a lot of mall shows before, this would be one of the biggest and craziest I have ever experienced. First it has attracted  a lot of people as the activity center is indeed a big venue perfect for these kind of occasion.