Pru Life UK supports Brigada Eskwela 2017

Brigada Eskwela 2017 volunteers together with
Upper Bicutan Elementary School Principal
Dr. Cheryl Fernandez (sixth from the left)

In time for the opening of classes, Pru Life UK has once again called its employees into action to help with the maintenance and beautification of Upper Bicutan Elementary School in Taguig.  This is in support of the Department of Education’s (DepEd) 2017 Brigada Eskwela.

Already on its sixth straight year, Pru Life UK initiated half-day volunteer activities for four days, which involved the general cleaning of classrooms, as well as the sanding and varnishing of students’ armchairs. Considered as the bayanihan for schools, Brigada Eskwela is a yearly program that fosters volunteerism among government agencies and non-government organizations to clean and prepare public schools across the country.

HOOQ Filmmakers Guild Is Looking For Great Original Content!

HOOQ – the largest Video on Demand service in South-East Asia — today announces their latest addition to the juding panel of HOOQ Filmmakers Guild.  Representing the Philippines on the judging panel is renowned director Erik Matti who will lend his hand in the selection progress of this South-East Asia wide project that aims at turning the most imaginative TV series ideas of filmmakers into reality, thus celebrating Asia, the nation from which great TV arises. 

“I believe the Philippines still has a lot of undiscovered filmmakers out there just waiting for their big break. The HOOQ Filmmakers Guild, will give these aspiring filmmakers a chance to see their ideas become reality, and hopefully inspire others pursue their dream,” says Director Erik Matti. 

The Golden Journey of Arnel Pineda with his 50th Birthday Concert

Partake in a heartfelt celebration of Arnel Pineda’s colorful life as he turns 50. The Filipino rockstar is marking his golden year with an intimate birthday dinner show at Okada Manila, where he will be singing the songs of his life. The night’s setlist follows Arnel’s life story, from his beginnings in local bands to conquering the world stage as frontman of the legendary Journey. Happening on September 5, 2017 7:00 PM at the Grand Ballroom, Okada Manila, he will delight the audience with renditions of his personal favorites and original compositions. Surprise performances await both the audience and the artist himself.  With acclaimed video and event director Paul Basinillo at the helm, the night will surely create lasting impressions for those in attendance.

The Cause

Arnel’s humble beginnings has shaped him into a man of goodwill. Majority of the event’s proceeds will go to the Arnel Pineda Foundation, Inc. (APFI), a non-stock, non profit, and independent foundation that provides underprivileged children quality education, health services and medical attention. Arnel and his family personally oversee the Foundation and are always present in its events.

The Game Has Changed in "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" Trailer

The game has changed, but the legend continues. Columbia Pictures' new action-adventure Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle has just debuted its international trailer which may be viewed at https://youtu.be/lKYDLzeCO0c

Starring Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, Nick Jonas and Bobby Cannavale, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle soon in Philippine cinemas.

Watch an Extended Sneak Peek of "The Dark Tower"

First comes smiles, then lies. Last is gunfire. From the epic best-selling Stephen King novels, comes Columbia Pictures' The Dark Tower, starring Idris Elba as the Gunslinger, Roland Deschain, and Matthew McConaughey as the Man in Black.

Check out an exclusive extended sneak peek of The Dark Tower at https://youtu.be/PfuILn7_Rp0 and watch the film in Philippine cinemas starting August 30, 2017.

Tony Stark Mentors Peter Parker in "Spider-Man: Homecoming"

Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark takes Peter Parker (Tom Holland) under his wing in Columbia Pictures' Spider-Man: Homecoming, the new action-adventure that brings Spider-Man of the comic books to the screen alongside Marvel Cinematic Universe heroes for the first time.

Spider-Man: Homecoming picks up the action directly following the epic battle scene of Captain America: Civil War, with Tony Stark returning “underoos” back home to Queens.

Freenet gives Pinoy netizens free Facebook, Twitter & Instagram mobile access on Social Media Day

Filipino Internet and mobile users are in for a treat this coming Saturday as freenet, the free Internet platform of PLDT and Smart's Voyager Innovations, will provide free access to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram on July 1 in time for the global celebration of Social Media Day.

From 12NN to 9PM on July 1, Smart, TNT and Sun subscribers all around the country will get access to the world's most popular social media sites without incurring data charges, allowing them to participate and join in on the day's celebrations from wherever they are.

The free internet access window being provided by freenet is in direct support to the the #NextPH Social Media Day celebrations at the Samsung Hall of SM Aura Premier, an event organized locally by top social media community group TweetupMNL.

"Spider-Man" Comes Home to MCU in a Fun-filled Action Adventure

Peter Parker strives to join the Avengers as the most popular character in comic book history takes his rightful place as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, in Columbia Pictures’ new action-adventure Spider-Man: Homecoming (in Philippine cinemas Thursday, July 6.)

Marvel’s crown jewel, Spider-Man made a cameo debut in the MCU in Captain America: Civil War last summer; the overwhelming positive reaction by both the critics and fans to the new vision for the character has whetted the appetite as now, Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios team for this new adventure.

"Cars 3" Races to the Screen for Series' Biggest Adventure Yet

Lightning McQueen is back on the big screen in Disney-Pixar’s Cars 3 -- but he’s not a rookie anymore. Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Piston-Cup champion finds himself suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves.

“The next-gen racers are cool,” says Cars 3 director Brian Fee. “You can see instantly that cars like Jackson Storm are effortlessly fast. We designed these younger, faster cars to be sleek and aerodynamic—and they’re a sharp contrast to Lightning McQueen.”

More Exciting Things at TOYCON Philippines and POP LIFE FANXPERIENCE 2017

ToyCon is just a few days away and we are excited on what will be happening on the most anticipated pop culture event of the year, TOYCON is now beyond toys and collecting geeky stuff, bringing together in one roof  pop-culture fanboys, cosplayers, gamers and comic book nerds. But this year, TOYCON heads off for uncharted waters and borrowing from a certain famous space TV show, “Boldly goes to where no CON has gone before.”

The Philippine TOYCON, now on its 16th year, began an exciting partnership with Pop Life Entertainment, a leading international creative house and brand development company, last year to create the ultimate Fan experience for the Filipino pop-culture fans.

ToyCon Pop Life FanXperience 2016 was the biggest celebration of all things associated with pop-culture such as toys, games, movies, cosplay, anime and collectibles. FanXperience made ToyCon the staging-ground of the "ultimate fan experience” for the local fan base who got to get up close and personal for the first time with international celebrities like Kristian Nairn from Game of Thrones and Dean Cain from the Adventures of Superman.