World Vision empowers children to change their future through Chosen™ campaign

World Vision, an international Christian NGO, has been instrumental in changing children’s lives, and their communities, in the Philippines for more than 60 years. Through holistic programs, innovative and child-focused campaigns, and strategic partnerships, thousands of children continue to receive the opportunity to live their lives to the full, most especially as the world goes through a health crisis.

Last year, the Chosen™ campaign was launched in various World Vision offices changing lives around the world. Though the pandemic has affected the launch last January 2020, World Vision in the Philippines was still able to have 263 children sponsored.

Celebrities Shine during Resident Holdings Launch

More than 20 celebrities and influencers graced the recent launch Philippine-based conglomerate Resident Holdings Group, a company that offers real estate, franchising, direct marketing and fashion accessories curated by some of the most popular and in-demand stars today.

The launch was attended by over 3000 guests and key celebrity partners like Manny Pacquiao, Jinkee Pacquiao, Ruffa Gutierrez, Carla Abellana, Nikki Gil, Alyssa Muhlach, Martin Del Rosario, Ashley Gosiengfiao, Shaira Diaz, David Licauco, Janica Nam and Thia Thomalla to name a few.

Hawak Kamay To redefine The Filipino Family Staring July 21

What happens when you leave three adopted children in the hands of A depressed drunkard who dreams of becoming a famous musician?

This is the story that ABS-CBN’s newest family drama, “Hawak Kamay,” will begin to tell as it hits TV screens on Monday (July 21) to reach out to modern day Filipino families.

The kick-off of the series also marks acclaimed actor Piolo Pascual’s much-anticipated return to television drama following the success of his movie “Starting Over Again” earlier in the year. Piolo will be taking on “Hawak Kamay” along with three of the country’s most powerful child stars, Zaijan Jaranilla, Andrea Brillantes, and Xyriel Manabat. The series will also introduce Grand i-Shiner Yesha Camile, who was under the mentorship of Piolo during her stint in the Promil Pre-School i-Shine Talent Camp.

Olay AquAction: Revolutionary Approach to Hydration care

The new AquAction range is powered by the breakthrough HydraLock technology

to deliver a new standard of hydration – “Pump-pump” bouncy skin 

Olay has launched AquAction – a new hydration range featuring the breakthrough HydraLock technology to deliver a new standard in hydration care. 

Not one, but two causes behind skin dryness

Skin is constantly losing moisture to its surroundings – much like a leaky bucket – even if it is being constantly replenished with moisture. In fact, without doing much at all, we can lose about two glasses of water a day by just normal breathing and evaporation from our skin – imagine how much more moisture an active woman can lose!

New Series "Hawak Kamay" Reaches Out To The Modern Day Filipino Family

How much can the life of a drunkard and aspiring musician change when he finds himself left with the responsibility of acting as a father to three adopted children?

This is what ABS-CBN’s newest family drama, “Hawak Kamay,” will be taking on as it hits TV screens to reach out to modern day Filipino families.

The series is set to take off with acclaimed actor Piolo Pascual at the helm, who will be making a much-anticipated return to television drama following the success of his movie “Starting Over Again” earlier this year. Piolo stars in “Hawak Kamay” along with three of the country’s most powerful child stars, Zaijan Jaranilla, Andrea Brillantes, and Xyriel Manabat. The series will also introduce Grand i-Shiner Yesha Camille, who was under the mentorship of Piolo during her stint in the second season of the Promil Pre-School i-Shine Talent Camp.

Cast of Kapamilya Show "Hawak Kamay" Had Family Day At Hospicio De San Jose

ABS-CBN’s newest family drama “Hawak Kamay”, soon to be part of the Primetime Bida time block is now in the works and they are making it a very inspiring show by first giving back to people with a Family event held at the one of the oldest orphanage and charity center Hospicio De San Jose in Manila.

Just in time for Manila and San Juan day, they set up a large party held at the covered court of the center. Here the orphaned and special children, elderly, volunteers and staff live in the community in the island in the middle of the Pasig River. With sponsors and partners who provided gifts for the kids and elderly, food and sweets for lunch, photobooth and activities like a magic show and a bubble showcase to give entertainment to all who attended.

HEALTHY LYF: #AquaBeauty With Olay AquAction and Pantene Aqua Pure

Water is an essential element of existence, it is also a liquid that can aid in cleaning and detoxifying. Learning and harnessing from the properties of water, it can do much wonders and provide a more lighter and pleasant feel of being clean and moisturized.

In celebration of Procter and Gamble's partnership with Watson's,  they celebrated with the launch of two new products at the 6th Watson's Red Carpet event where they will be out in the market: Olay AquAction and Pantene Aqua Pure. Both products are inspired with the power of water that will give a whole new experience and feel with every wash or application.

TriNoma heralds Christmas with Merry Musical Lights Show

Just days before the most awaited season, you would wonder where you can actually go to so you can enjoy and feel the holidays. You might be also be busy with your Christmas shopping that will take a lot of time and effort. How about taking a break while you shop? See a great musical and light show in one of the popular shopping destinations in the Metro. 

Just recently, TriNoma, the preferred shopping, dining, and entertainment destination in the North, has launched Merry Musical Lights, the annual lights and sounds show spectacular heralding the holiday season. Celebrating the launch are the "Goin' Bulilit" stars, UP Concert Chorus and Nikki Gil.

Merry Musical Lights begins today (November 9) and plays every evening at 7PM, 8PM and 9PM at the TriNoma Garden Restaurants until January 5, 2014.

Iya, Nikki, John and Camille Now Twitter Millionaires

More and more local celebrities are continuing to make their presence felt in Twitterverse, where their devout followers continue to thrill in their delightful musings, rantings and other newsworthy escapades.

Techie gals Iya Villania and Nikki Gil now rank among the most-followed local celebrities, as their respective Twitter followers surpassed the two-million mark.

As of April 26, 2013, Iya’s followers (@iyavillania) numbered 2,061,969, while Nikki’s (@nikkigil) stood at 2,039,605.

The brother and sister tandem of John and Camille Prats—Iya and Nikki’s fellow artists in ALV Talent Circuit—recently surpassed the one-million mark. John (@iamjohnprats) has 1,062,852 Twitter followers, while Camille (@CamillePrats) has 1,049,090.

"Apoy Sa Dagat," To Set TV Screens ON Fire Begining February 4

Primetime TV will get hotter this February despite the cold spell of the weather with the new show of ABS CBN that will feature sought-after celebrities of our generation, Piolo Pascual, Angelica Panganiban, and Diether Ocampo with Apoy Sa Dagat. This new teleserye brings a lot of new and veteran actors known for their calibre in drama.

With the story set with the vast seas and coastlines, would show a lot of water flooding the screens but also filled with the beautiful scenery of the country. Apoy Sa Dagat might sound like the classic telenovelas in the past but looks very promising with the plot not fully revealed  especially with Angelica Panganiban's role of two different women.

EVENTOLOGY: Celebrate LOVE at Ayala Triangle Gardens

"Makati enlivens the city experience this February as it hosts a night of romantic celebration at heart of the Makati central business district.”

Fall in love with the captivating charm of the city that makes it happen as Makati City stages Love In The City You Love—a special Valentine’s concert featuring real-life couple, Nikki Gil and Billy Crawford, at the Ayala Triangle Gardens this February 14, Tuesday 6PM. Discover how Makati is making its denizens even more excited with a dynamic roster of new happenings and developments that form part of the “Make It Happen, Make It Makati” campaign.