XSTIG: Win cool gadgets from KakaoTalk’s Facebook and Twitter contests!

Do you love tweeting your friends and taking wacky shots with them? If yes, then get a chance to you win cool gadgets from KakaoTalk Philippines’ Facebook and Twitter contests!

#KakaoKita Twitter Contest

For Tweeps, you just need to follow @KakaoTalkPH on Twitter and like KakaoTalkPH on Facebook. Then simply tweet who you want to be your Kakao (KakaoTalk chatmate) and tag him or her and @KakaoTalkPH. To complete your post, include the hashtag #KakaoKita.

Sample Tweet: “I want @SarahG to be my Kakao! You too can invite your friends to @KakaoTalkPH and win an iPad! #KakaoKita Qualified entries will be put into a raffle. There will be one winner per week that will be announced on KakaoTalk’s Facebook and Twitter accounts. Each winner will receive an iPad Mini and KakaoTalk sticker dolls.

GMA-7’s Binoy Henyo Down To Its Last Week - Cebu Promo Tour Set This Saturday

Before GMA Network’s heartwarming family drama series Binoy Henyo bids goodbye to its viewers, lead actress Sheena Halili together with co-stars Gwen Zamora, Lucho Ayala, and Luis Alandy are about to win more hearts as they make their way to the Queen City of the South for a promo tour.

On Saturday, September 14, Kapuso stars Sheena, Gwen, Lucho, and Luis banner a Kapuso Mall Show at the Gaisano Grand Mall Dumanjug in Cebu. They are set to perform before their supporters beginning at 3pm.

“Gusto naming samantalahin ang pagkakataong ito upang personal na makapagpasalamat sa walang sawang suporta at hindi matatawarang pagmamahal na ibinibigay ng mga Kapusong Cebuanos sa Binoy Henyo. Sana ay hindi sila bumitiw dahil sa huling linggo ng Binoy Henyo, tinitiyak namin na mas kapanapanabik na mga eksena ang aabangan nila,” says Sheena, who plays the role of Agnes, Binoy’s uneducated mother who loves him unconditionally.

MUSIC LYF: Sandwich Rocking for Fifteen Years and Beyond

Bands come and go, and it would take a great bond and a common love of music that keeps the band together between thick and thin, and that is what the members of Sandwich have that is no secret to their fans and friends. Now they found themselves 15 jamming together and have performed countless times in a lot of locations.

Their works have been hits of the modern Pinoy, with music video that goes beyond the box like "DVDX" "Sugod" and "Lakad" made their mark in the industry. Being fans of music and watching bands keeps them rooted to what they love to hear and what they love to do. So basically, everything boils down to music as their foundation.

JUAN MINUTE: Galema: Anak ni Zuma Presscon

Andi Eigenmann is back on TV in the Kapamilya Gold block with Galema: Anak ni Zuma, an adaptation from the comic and movies series which has also been a buzz back in the days.

With a stellar cast, the new Kapamilya show is set a new viewing experience on afternoon drama TV. Directed by Wenn V. Deramas, the series would also bring back to TV after working on successful  movies such a Bromance and Sisterakas. 

We would also see for the first time on ABS CBN, Meg Imperial who hailed from the other network and Galema as her first project as a new Kapamilya.

Sineng Pambansa National Film Festival 2013 – All-Masters Edition at SM Cinemas nationwide

The Film Development Council of the Philippines, in cooperation with SM Cinema, the largest cinema exhibitor chain in the country, brings you Sineng Pambansa National Film Festival 2013 – All-Masters Edition. Opening today, September 11, 2013, the filmfest features twelve of the best and most prolific film directors in the country. This year’s NFF will showcase fresh masterpieces from Philippine’s cinema greats: Mel Chionglo, Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes, Joel Lamangan, Elwood Perez, Gil Portes, Jose Javier Reyes, Maryo J. Delos Reyes, Chito Rono, Romeo Suzara and Celso Ad. Castillo.

Elwood Perez of Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit fame makes a comeback with Otso starring veteran actress Anita Linda which is a story of an ambidextrous, aging author who calls on his Muse to rid of his writer’s block while Gil M. Portes, director of the Gawad Urian-winning Mga Munting Tinig directs Ang Tag-araw ni Twinkle, an account of a drug addict who seeks rehabilitation and in the process re-connects with her dying father. Ang Tag-araw ni Twinkle stars actress Ellen Adarna and Dominic Roco.

"Prinsesa ng Buhay Ko" brings inspiration and love on GMA

GMA Network makes the last quarter of the year an exciting time for all with the launch of its newest drama series that will forge a connection with the hearts of the Filipinos via PRINSESA NG BUHAY KO. It will replace Binoy Henyo beginning September 23 before 24 Oras.

Under the direction of Dondon Santos, Prinsesa Ng Buhay Ko’s storyline aims to inspire viewers to always have a positive outlook in life, and believe that with hard work and determination dreams can come true.

And to portray the characters of Princess and Nick in the series is one of the most formidable loveteams in the industry – Kris Bernal and Aljur Abrenica. After their memorable performances in Coffee Prince, Kris and Aljur reignite their onscreen tandem in Prinsesa Ng Buhay Ko which is the first program shot in full HD using DLSR cameras.

Introducing in this program is newest Kapuso Renz Fernandez who will play the role of Luis, Nick’s stepbrother who will fall in love with Princess.

XSTIG:Electro-Voice unveils what’s inside the box

New line of portable loudspeakers launched in Manila

Recognized the world over as a leader in audio technology, Electro-Voice (EV) today launched its new line of portable 12” and 15” loudspeakers under the ZLX line. Perfect for use as mains or monitors, ZLX represents a new standard for musicians, DJs and performers looking for more than just a portable loudspeaker.

“EV has been and continues to be a trusted partner for professional communication systems and audio technology. Our presence in the Philippine market has been made possible through our invaluable partnership with EVI Distribution Philippines, Inc.,” said Johannes Huth, Director for Product Marketing, Bosch Communication Systems. “We launched our ZLX line here not only because we wanted to expand our product portfolio. By making our latest innovations available and accessible to local consumers, we further our aim to better serve the Philippine market,” he added.

REEL DEAL: Gemma Arterton's Dangerous Game in "Runner Runner"

Gemma Arterton stars alongside Ben Affleck and Justin Timberlake in “Runner Runner” wherein her role as Rebecca Shafran is entangled in the cutthroat world of online gambling.

“Runner Runner” explores the multi-billion dollar industry of online gambling where all players are supposed to have their share, in any which way possible. Affleck takes on the role of gambling kingpin Ivan Block while Timberlake is Richie Furst, a brilliant Princeton grad student on his way to finishing his masters. Furst, in order to further finance his studies takes commissions from online gambling operators and risks playing online too for additional money. When Richie betted all of his savings and lost it to Block’s operations, he soon finds out that he’s been tricked. Determined to recollect his tuition money, he heads to Costa Rica to confront Block about his malicious online practices. Soon thereafter, Richie falls for Block’s associate –sophisticated COO Rebecca Shafran (Gemma Arterton) – and he embraces a world that sees all of his fantasies come to life. But Richie soon learns that Block is wanted for racketeering, extortion and bribery, and that FBI Special Agent Shavers (Anthony Mackie) is obsessed with bringing Block and his associates to justice.

Lily’s Peanut Butter fan meet top bills endorser Daniel Padilla

LEADING peanut butter brand Lily’s will hold the first-ever fan meet with its brand endorser and the hottest teen idol Daniel Padilla on September 15 in SM Sucat.

Dubbed as “Ikaw Lang Talaga Lily’s” Fan Meet, fans will have the chance to meet Padilla up close and personal while also enjoying the delicious, creamy, rich taste of Lily’s Peanut Butter. The event will be held at the event center of SM Sucat with popular Filipino boy band 1:43 and host Papa Dan of 97.1 Barangay LS.

All that fans have to do is purchase Lily’s Peanut Butter special bundles from September 1 to 15 in SM Sucat to get either VIP or general admission passes to the show. The Daniel Padilla bundle, which is sold for only P500, allows them to have a meet and greet with the teen star as well as get a copy of his latest album and a Lily’s Peanut Butter product. On the other hand, a single purchase of P150 worth of Lily’s Peanut Butter and a copy of Daniel Padilla’s latest album worth P250 get them a general admission pass. Both passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

BLAH BLAH BLOGS: Pride Tomatoes

I may not be a Palanca awardee, but I do take pride on my works. No matter how shitty it may look to other people, it is my work in progress. We we never born to write best selling books on the first piece we made, but it will be that piece that will lead to more works that will eventually turn their heads around. With a lot of competition around us, we have already a lot of great talents and beautiful works that brings pressure to the artistic rat race.

I do say that even the best writers started with poems and short stories that were never heard or published. But what led them to their masterpieces are those that refined their writing and imagination. I felt writing about this because of a personal dilemma in one of my work which was changed drastically and what surfaced is now an adaptation of the original work. I do understand that change will be necessary and things can turn from red to blue, but a complete overhaul in the story just made me very frustrated. I waited for bamboos to shoot up, rather a grape vine emerged. It looks better, but want bamboos to make a flute.