Two Julias Take Over Each Other's Lives In iWant's "I AM U"

Julia stars opposite Tony Labrusca in her first digital series.

Julia Barretto finds herself tormented by one unfortunate event after another after she crosses paths with a doppelganger, a girl who looks exactly just like her, in the mystery psycho thriller "I AM U," streaming on iWant starting this February 26 (Wednesday).


The iWant original series features Julia as two identical yet vastly different giris-Elise, who has the best of everything in life, and Rose, who has close to nothing.

The two unexpectedly meet when Rose saves Elise's life. Both thankful and in awe of the their similarity in looks, Elise invites Rose into her world, treats her as her twin, and shares everything she has-including her house, family, and friends.

As soon as Rose becomes comfortable, however, Elise sees her as a threat and suddenly wants her out of her life.

In a party that changes everything, Elise bullies Rose into hiding inside a closet during a game of "Truth or Dare." While inside, an accidental fire ensues, leaving Rose locked in. Elise and her friends cover up the tragedy and think everything is behind them--until one by one, they fall to their mysterious deaths.

How are the deaths linked to Rose's demise? Who will be left unscathed?

The digital series is helmed by iWant's "Past, Present, Perfect?" and "Uncoupling" director Dwein Ruedas Baltazar, and produced by Dreamscape Entertainment in partnership with The IdeaFirst Company. Its cast also include Ina Raymundo, Richard Quan, Cedrick Juan, Kokoy De Santos, Adrianna So, Claire Ruiz, Lander Vera Perez, Yayo Aguila, Jenny Miller, and Tony Labrusca.

Meet two Julias in "I AM U," on the iWant app (iOs and Android) or iwant.ph for free starting
February 26 (Wednesday). For updates, like www.facebook.com/iWant, and follow @iwant
on Twitter and @iwantofficial on Instagram, and subscribe to www.youtube.com/iWantPH.



Southeast Asia's First Ever Star Wars Virtual Run Launches On May 4th

The battle between the light and dark side of the Force is upon us! STAR WARS fans, prepare to choose your side and join the Force in Southeast Asia’s first-ever STAR WARS Virtual Run!

Registration is now open and interested participants can clock-in their run distance from May the 4th – a date derived from the iconic phrase “May the Force Be With You” – in celebration of the STAR WARS Day.

KathNiel Joins PayMaya With "BalikBayad"

Top-rated actors Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla were officially
unveiled as the latest brand ambassadors for PayMaya’s “BalikBayad”
campaign, which encourages Filipinos to experience the most
rewarding mobile wallet app in the country today which gives them
cashback and other perks for their cashless transactions via PayMaya.
Teen Royalties Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla come back to share the many rewards you get when you “Don’t Pay Cash. PayMaya!”

After more than a year of not being seen together on-screen, “Teen Royalties” Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla reunite for an action-packed project that sees them sharing the many perks and rewards of going cashless through PayMaya’s “BalikBayad” campaign.

Serving as a follow-up to PayMaya’s widely successful “Don’t Pay Cash. PayMaya!” campaign last year which gave birth to a catchy video and jingle set to the tune of the hit ‘90’s Eraserheads song “Ligaya,” the “BalikBayad” campaign sees Kathryn and Daniel in action-packed scenes teaming up to beat a common foe–cash.

Chance The Rapper To Host Nickelodeon's Kid's Choice Awards

Grammy® Award-winning superstar Chance the Rapper is set to host Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2020, the biggest and slimiest awards show where kids are in control, airing in Asia on Wednesday, March 25 at 5pm (WIB) and 6pm (MY, PH).

Catch the replays on the following days:

Thursday, March 26 at 3pm (WIB) and 4pm (MY, PH)
Friday, March 27 at 7pm (WIB) and 8pm (MY, PH)
Saturday, March 28 at 5.30pm (WIB) and 6.30pm (MY, PH)
Sunday, March 29 at 1pm (WIB) and 2pm (MY, PH)

"The Invisble Man" Begins New Era of Monsters from Universal Pictures

The character of the Invisible Man is part of Universal Pictures’ family of classic movie Monsters—including legendary figures Dracula, The Wolf Man, Frankenstein’s Monster, The Bride of Frankenstein and The Creature from the Black Lagoon. Part of the reason these infamous characters have endured is because they are timeless and represent a wide range of cultural fears and anxieties—the intersection of scientific discovery and timeless love and loss. They’re adaptable to whatever time we’re living in.

It's Raining Awards At The 4th FDCP Film Ambassadors' Night

The Film Development Council of the Philippines continues to celebrate the Filipino filmmakers, production crew, creatives, and actors which have brought awards and recognition from various film festivals all over the world. Now on it's fourth year the FDCP Film Ambassadors' Night 2020 is like grand party for their contribution in flourishing Philippine Cinema to the international stage.

Led by Chairperson and CEO Liza Diño, she is very happy with the achievements of the films which expands the presence of Filipino films in known film festivals and also in various countries which also opens its doors for their movies. Most notable guest for that night include Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo and DILG Undersecretary Martin Diño.

Why Wait? You "KanDuu" It Now!

FWD Philippines gives you the confidence so you “KanDuu ” all the things you want to do, now imagine all the things you can do when you ’re confident and secured enough to accomplish them. 

1. Jump off a plane and freefall, the wind on your face, your mind wide open. 
2. Open your first solo exhibit or publish your first book. 
3. Train, join, and finish a local triathlon or a marathon. 
4. Nibble on freshly baked French macaroons you made yourself in a baking class in Paris. 
5. Trek through the magnificent forests and high alpine meadows of Nepal, solo! 
6. Quit your desk job to go freelance, full-time. 
7. Explore the dive bars and architectural relics of Shinjuku ’s Golden Gai. 
8. Turn your little passion project into an online startup. 
9. Live in a far-flung community to film your first documentary. 
10. Go wreck diving in the Coron. 

They say you can do anything you set your mind to. And setting goals for yourself seems so fairly simple. You think it. You write it down. You affirm it, And you do it. But it ’s not always as easy as that, is it? Whether new to adulting or “adulting for a while now ”, people have responsibilities—bills to pay, work to deliver, a family to take care of, a future to secure —that often stop them from doing all the things they are passionate about. But who ever said you can ’t have it all? 

When you want something so much, you have to be willing to do what it takes to make it happen including, and most importantly, financial planning. Saving up enough funds for a dream trip or to start a passion project is one thing. Securing yourself and those you love so you can go for it without a single worry is another. 

Giving Filipinos the confidence to live life to the fullest, FWD Life Philippines (FWD PH), part of pan-Asian insurer FWD Group, recently launched KanDuu, a set of insurance products that covers you from death, critical illness, or accidents so you "Can Do" and pursue all the things you love. 

Go ahead and do it! 

Whether you ’re an avid traveler, a fitness buff, or a lover of life, there ’s a variant that ’ll suit you —KanMend, KanLive, and KanGuard. And did we mention that aside from securing you and your family, each comes with really awesome rewards? 

Designed with wellness warriors and health buffs  in mind, KanMend gives you a cash benefit of  Php100,000 once you get diagnosed with any of  the 42 covered critical illnesses. Its welcome reward: Six months ’ unlimited access to KonsultaMD ’s 24/7 telemedicine service. No need to leave the house to consult with licensed Filipino doctors. All you need is to call. 

KanLive has a cash benefit of Php200,000, in case  of death and this reward: One-year unlimited  medical consultations at any Aventus Medical clinics, nationwide. 

Love to travel? Have a thirst for adventure? Want to live life on the edge? KanGuard gives a Php500,000 cash benefit in case of accidental death or disability due  to terror attacks, anywhere in the world. Its reward? One-year global emergency services by Assist America for travels. 

Insurance marketplace 

Who knew you ’d someday shop for insurance online the way you ’d shop for gadgets or limited edition bike parts? Who knew getting insured is as fast as picking that shade of red lipstick you don ’t already have? True to its vision to change the way people feel about insurance, FWD has now made insurance more accessible, affordable, and covetable to more Filipinos via shop.fwd.com.ph. 

If you ’re 18 to 50 years old, you can purchase KanDuu online for only PhP1,799/year at shop.fwd.com.ph, FWD PH ’s new online insurance marketplace. 

Just choose your variant (why not all??). Click buy. Fill out the one-page application form, pay via credit or debit card, and you ’re done. You ’re insured! Quick. Hassle-free. No medical. No paperwork. You just need a valid ID for verification. And with FWD ’s insurance app, Tapp, you can access and manage your insurance and rewards, anytime, anywhere. 
The gift that keeps on giving 

There are only a few weeks left before 2019 leaves us. How many of your goals have you achieved already? Well, there is still time to do things you set your mind to. Just don ’t get stuck on the “someday, I ’ll … ” stage. 

So this Christmas, instead of buying that new iPhone or going on a shopping binge, gift yourself the confidence to do the things you love. Because once your future and your loved ones are financially secured, there ’s no limit to the things you can do. Go on, FWD ’s got your back! Go to bit.ly/MetroManilaLovesShopFWD to purchase your KanDuu insurance now! 

Want to know more about FWD Life Philippines, part of the pan-Asian insurer FWD Group? 

Financial  Security at  Your Fingertips 

FWD Philippines secures you and your family in just minutes.

In the fast-paced, technology-driven, hyperconnected world, there are countless things you can do with a tap or a click. Whether it ’s paying bills, shopping for hard-to-find items, or booking an adventure trip halfway around the world, every chore that once required stepping out of the house is now just a click away. Now, you can even secure yourself and your loved ones ’ future in the amount of time it takes you to finish singing two Christmas carols! 

Enabling more Filipinos to live life to the fullest, FWD Life Philippines (FWD PH), part of pan-Asian insurer FWD Group, recently launched its new online insurance marketplace Shop.fwd.com.ph, making insurance more accessible and affordable. You can choose from three insurance variants that only costs PhP1,799/year each. 

Insurance marketplace 

Whoever thought you ’d someday be able to shop for insurance online the way you ’d shop for gadgets or limited edition bike parts? Who knew getting insured is as fast as picking that shade of red lipstick you don ’t already have? True to its vision of changing the way people feel about insurance, FWD PH has now made insurance more accessible, affordable, and covetable to more Filipinos via Shop.fwd.com.ph

Just choose your variant (why not all??). Click buy. Fill out the one-page application form, pay via credit or debit card, and you ’re done. You ’re insured! Quick. Hassle-free. No medical. No paperwork. You just need a valid ID for verification. And with FWD ’s insurance app, Tapp, you can access and manage your insurance and rewards, anytime, anywhere. 
Exclusive products and rewards 

Exclusively available at Shop.fwd.com.ph, KanDuu is a set of insurance products that covers you from death, critical illness, or accidents so you "Can Do" and pursue all the things you love. And whether you ’re an avid traveler, a fitness buff, or a lover of life, there ’s a variant that ’ll suit you —KanMend, KanLive, and KanGuard. And did we mention that aside from securing you and your family, each comes with really awesome rewards? 

Designed with wellness warriors and health buffs in mind, KanMend gives you a cash benefit of Php100,000 once you get diagnosed with any of the 42 covered critical illnesses. Its welcome reward: Six months ’ unlimited access to KonsultaMD ’s 24/7 telemedicine service. No need to leave the house to consult with licensed Filipino doctors. All you need is to call. 

KanLive has a cash benefit of Php200,000, in case of death and this reward: One-year unlimited medical consultations at any Aventus Medical clinics, nationwide. 

Love to travel? Have a thirst for adventure? Want to live life on the edge? KanGuard gives a Php500,000 cash benefit in case of accidental death or disability due to terror attacks, anywhere in the world. Its reward? One-year global emergency services by Assist America for travels. 

Go ahead and do it! 

Whether you ’re an avid traveler, a fitness buff, or a lover of life, there ’s a variant that ’ll suit you —KanMend, KanLive, and KanGuard. And did we mention that aside from securing you and your family, each comes with really awesome rewards? 

Designed with wellness warriors and health buffs in mind, KanMend gives you a cash benefit of Php100,000 once you get diagnosed with any of the 42 covered critical illnesses. Its welcome reward: Six months ’ unlimited access to KonsultaMD ’s 24/7 telemedicine service. No need to leave the house to consult with licensed Filipino doctors. All you need is to call. 

KanLive has a cash benefit of Php200,000, in case of death and this reward: One-year unlimited medical consultations at any Aventus Medical clinics, nation- wide. 

Love to travel? Have a thirst for adventure? Want to live life on the edge? KanGuard gives a Php500,000 cash benefit in case of accidental death or disability due to terror attacks, anywhere in the world. Its reward? One-year global emergency services by Assist America for travels. 

Insurance marketplace 

Who knew you ’d someday shop for insurance online the way you ’d shop for gadgets or limited edition bike parts? Who knew getting insured is as fast as picking that shade of red lipstick you don ’t already have? True to its vision to change the way people feel about insurance, FWD has now made insurance more accessible, affordable, and covetable to more Filipinos via shop.fwd.com.ph. 

If you’re 18 to 50 years old, you can purchase KanDuu online for only PhP1,799/year at shop.fwd.com.ph, FWD PH ’s new online insurance marketplace. 

Just choose your variant (why not all??). Click buy. Fill out the one-page application form, pay via credit or debit card, and you ’re done. You ’re insured! Quick. Hassle-free. No medical. No paperwork. You just need a valid ID for verification. And with FWD ’s insurance app, Tapp, you can access and manage your insurance and rewards, anytime, anywhere. 

Go to bit.ly/MetroManilaLovesShopFWD to purchase your KanDuu insurance now! 
Want to know more about FWD Life Philippines, part of the pan-Asian insurer FWD Group? 

Driving inclusive finance through mobile technology: Fintech leader GCash says PH making strides in promoting financial inclusion

Leveraging technology for digital finance has long been recognized by major think tanks and global, multilateral, and intergovernmental organizations as a catalyst in promoting inclusive finance especially in emerging markets like the Philippines.

Financial technology (fintech), according to studies conducted by the World Bank and Alliance for Financial Inclusion, plays a key role to providing access to the unbanked and underbanked, as it brings financial tools and instruments closer to those who need them the most.

China and India have been successful in improving the state of financial access in their countries through fintech players, and their citizens are now reaping the huge benefits of financial services today.

Pia Wurtzbach Back With Jollibee For The Two Tuna Pies

Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach has inded captured the world's attention when she won Miss Universe 2015, and everyone especially Filipinos celebrated her crowning. Now she is beyond the title and continues to be herself and loving the country especially the growing Global Filipino brand Jollibee.

She is now launched as the neweest endorser of not just one but two Tuna Pie variants, the original and the new spicy tuna pie. This launch also comes perfect as sales for fish-based food will peak as the start of Lent starts. Pia who is a long time love of Jollibee products has expressed her amusement as she is chosen to partner with Jollibee.

Scan-To-Pay With GCash at 7-Eleven


Cashless transactions are now growing this year with more people opting to pay using their phones than with cash. And recently GCash found a new partner with this type of payment with the largest convenience store chain in the country.

7-Eleven is known all over the country as the 24 hour store that many would go for a quick bites, supplies, charging, loading, and sometimes delivery and gadgets. For the longest time, the only connection between the two is the Cash-in option to load on their e-wallets.