Gareth Fernandez drops rousing ballad “Could Have Been”

Gareth Fernandez is back with the spiritual successor to 2019’s gospel-inflected track, “Achilles,” and 2020’s emotional ballad, “Put You Through.”

The soulful pop singer pours his heart out on his latest single “Could Have Been”—released today on all digital and streaming platforms worldwide.

This song was co-written with the inimitable indie darling Linying (Sticky Leaves, Paris 12), who also lends her hauntingly beautiful vocals to the track. 

With Shaykhandbake returning as producer, “Could Have Been Us” features tender piano lines, and is enveloped by a rich, gospel-style choir.

While “Achilles” deconstructed our egos, and “Put You Through” challenged us to acknowledge our faults in our pasts, “Could Have Been Us” retreads these heartbreaks one last time, before setting them aflame and bidding them farewell.

About The Artist

Gareth Fernandez is an artist that draws influences from soulful singers like Sam Smith, John Legend, and Adele. He writes about the millennial/Gen Z experience in today’s fluid, confusing virtual insanity.

“Could Have Been Us” is out now on all digital and streaming platforms worldwide.

"The Conjuring" Unleashes Final Trailer of "The Devil Made Me Do It"

The true case that proved the Devil was real.  Warner Bros. Pictures unveils the final trailer of “The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It,” based on the shocking true story of demonic possession, from the case files of Ed and Lorraine Warren.  

Check it out below and watch “The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It” in Philippine cinemas soon.

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Ben&Ben drop new version of “Leaves,” featuring K-Pop star Young K

After topping the search chart of South Korea’s most prominent music streaming site, Melon in 2020, Filipino folk-pop collective Ben&Ben have teamed up with Seoul-based singer-songwriter and rapper Young K for the new version of their 2017 hit single “Leaves.”

Set for an international release, the re-recorded material comes with fuller, more intricate arrangements and subtle, background harmonies. Aesthetically, there’s something inherently grand about the new version of “Leaves” which transports listeners to the late 2000s when acclaimed musicians like Fleet Foxes and Sufjan Stevens made intricate, chamber pop music with indie folk sensibilities. “The new version of Leaves is based heavily on how the full band adapted the song for live performance through the years,” lead singer and guitarist Miguel Benjamin said in a statement. “As compared to the original piano and guitar only arrangement, the new one features the rest of the band’s full instrumentation and additional choir-esque harmony arrangement by Toni, Andrew, and Poch on the intro and first verse.”

C-Lium Fibre and Solenn Heusaff Bolzico tie up to promote daily fiber supplementation

The top-of-mind fiber supplement adds a new twist and flavors to promoting digestive health through fiber intake

Top-of-mind fiber supplement CRX C-Lium Fibre jump-starts the mid-year with a new campaign and endorser, adding a new twist to fiber supplementation and how daily fiber intake can support digestive health, among other benefits. 

START YOUR DAY RIGHT

With the tagline, “Start Your Day Right”, C-Lium Fibre teaches Filipinos, especially those who have digestive issues, to start a daily morning habit of taking fiber from food and supplements.

C-Lium Fibre husk format is made from 100% natural psyllium fiber. Psyllium Fibre has both soluble and insoluble fiber that together, produce a dual cleansing action: 1. soluble fiber helps absorb bad cholesterol, excess fats, and sugar, and 2. insoluble fiber helps sweep them out of the body. ¹ Recommended intake is once a day during breakfast.

PayMaya users get free COVID-19 insurance

Staying safe and healthy is everyone's top priority especially during the COVID-19 pandemic and having an insurance coverage provides an important layer of protection for many Filipinos and their families. Through a tie-up with Pioneer Insurance, PayMaya is giving its users FREE COVID-19 plus Personal Accident insurance coverage for 1-month worth P150,000 when they use their PayMaya account for safe cashless transactions from May 5 until June 30, 2021.     

During the promo period, PayMaya users with an upgraded account who spend at least P500 in single or accumulated transactions at PayMaya’s in-app shop, Pay Bills feature, pay via PayMaya QR or using their PayMaya mobile number, will get this free insurance coverage from Pioneer Insurance.     

“We encourage PayMaya users to avail of this special offer, especially during this critical time when COVID-19 cases in the country are still high. By protecting ourselves, we are also protecting our loved ones and our communities. With this new offer, Filipinos will not only get to enjoy safer and more convenient payment transactions, they also get additional peace of mind amidst the pandemic." said Paolo Azzola, Chief Operating Officer of PayMaya Philippines.     

6 Reasons to Go on a Shopping Spree at Shopee’s 6.6 - 7.7 Mid-Year Sale

Until July 7, enjoy exclusive promos, get the chance to win prizes, and more! 

If you love online shopping, we’ve got great news for you: at Shopee’s 6.6-7.7 Mid-Year Sale, you can grab plenty of exciting deals!

From May 25 until July 7, you can enjoy your dose of retail therapy while saving money on all your purchases, thanks to all the promos and discounts Shopee offers. For instance, you can claim free shipping vouchers, redeem coins cashback, and even win ShopeePay credits.

Huawei Philippines helps medical frontliners manage wellness, donates Band 6 units

Huawei Philippines sympathizes with the Filipino medical workforce who brave the frontlines daily in battling the current global health challenge. In order to help the modern-day heroes manage their own wellness, Huawei Philippines donated multiple units of its latest fitness watch Huawei Band 6 to the staff of St. Luke’s Medical Center. 

Huawei Philippines helps St. Luke’s Medical Center promote wellness monitoring among Filipino frontliners, donating 50 units of its recent fitness wearable Huawei Band 6 to the hospital. Photo above shows [L-R] St. Luke’s Medical Center SVP and Chief Marketing Officer Virginia Flores, EVP and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Benjamin Campomanes Jr., Huawei Head of Ecosystem Charlie Kong, SLMC President and CEO Dr. Arturo Dela Peña, Huawei Business Development Manager Janine Aparis, and Senior Marketing Manager Rae Guinto.

Maayo Nga Offer: Grab offers P1 Deals for new users in select cities nationwide

New and regular Grab users are in for exciting P1 delivery and P1 flash sales on their food favorites all throughout May!

How far can one peso take you?  With Grab, your peso can go a long way. Hold on to your seats as the leading superapp in Southeast Asia, rolls out a series of hard-to-resist P1 deals – from P1 delivery to P1 meal flash sales– that will spur your appetite and keep you wanting to order more the whole month of May!

“This 2021, we want to go bigger and better to show our gratitude to all the food lovers out there in the cities that continue to enjoy Grab. Through these P1 deals, GrabFood deliveries offer not only safety and convenience but also tremendous value-for-money. In the coming months, we hope to expand our exciting promotions to include more partner brands, and more cities nationwide,“ says Greg Camacho, Head of GrabFood.

Lazada Philippines celebrates the mid-year with newest brand ambassador Alden Richards

Lazada, a leading eCommerce platform in the Philippines, welcomes the mid-year with its 6.6 campaign and the announcement of its latest brand ambassador, Alden Richards. The popular Filipino actor, recording artist, entrepreneur, and online gaming streamer stars in the latest TVC for Lazada's 6.6 Mid-year Sale, where shoppers can enjoy 6x more free shipping vouchers and up to 90% off for purchases made from June 6-8.

“I am very grateful to be a part of the Lazada family. I’ve had the opportunity to work with them for their Birthday Super Sale last March, and I loved how everyone was just so excited and engaged,” says Alden. “I’m definitely looking forward to this year’s 6.6,” he further added. 

Online classes lead college student to win P10 Million in Smart GigaMania Promo

Hours spent on online classes led a 19-year-old criminology student from Ilocos Norte to win P10 million, the grand prize of Smart's GigaMania Promo.

A loyal Smart subscriber since his high school days, the student had the faintest idea that his regular top-ups of GIGA promos for his college studies would be his ticket to a life-changing sum for his family.

SMART GIGAMANIA MILLIONAIRE. A 19-year-old criminology student from Vintar, Ilocos Norte wins the P10 million grand prize in the recently concluded Smart GigaMania. Through the promo, Smart gave away P30 million worth of prizes and weekly freebies from December to April 2021 as a way of giving back to loyal and new subscribers. To know more about Smart's exclusive promos and perks, download the GigaLife App on Google Play Store, Apple App Store, and Huawei Mobile Services.