Carmela Lorzano, nagwaging Sing Galing Year 2 ‘Ultimate Bida-Oke Star’

Matinding paSINGlaban ang naganap sa katatapos lang na Sing Galing Year 2 ‘The Kantastic Finale’ noong Disyembre 10 kung saan itinanghal bilang bagong Ultimate Bida-Oke Star ang Echan-teen Diva ng Batangas na si Carmela Lorzano.

Isang pangmalakasang performance ng “You’re My World” ang ipinamalas ni Carmela sa unang round, pagkatapos ay nagtapat naman sila sa Trio-Oke Round ng “Nightingale Medley” of Lani Misalucha songs nina Joy Escalante at Rachelle Cardenas. Sa huling paSINGkatan, nagtagisan ng galing sa Kantastic Showdown sina Carmela at Joy sa isang makapigil-hiningang “Sabihin Mo Na” at “Hindi Tayo Pwede” mash-up.

Nagwagi si Carmela bilang Sing Galing Year 2 grand champion at nag-uwi siya ng mga premyong home and living essentials package, family staycation package, kaSULITbahay package, brand new car, at tumataginting na 1 million pesos!

Get covered and protected this Holiday season for as low as 34 pesos per month with GCash ‘Online Shopping Protect’

Shopping online is always unpredictable - you’ll never be 100% sure if what you’re buying is what you’ll actually get. Product reviews on e-commerce platforms are not always reliable. Even worse, online shopping scams are everywhere. As helpful legit customer testimonials and scam alerts are in this day and age, they do not automatically stop shoppers from transacting with bogus sellers or experiencing online delivery issues.

With Christmas shopping in full swing, GCash’s Online Shopping Protect is your convenient, complete, and affordable shopping partner. In partnership with international insurance company Chubb, GCash fights online shopping scams by seamlessly integrating protection coverage into online purchases from e-commerce platforms like Shopee, Zalora, and Tiktok.

Black Adam Premieres On Dece,ber 16 On HBO GO

Dwayne Johnson stars in the action-adventure Black Adam, the first-ever feature film to explore the story of the DC antihero under the direction of Jaume Collet-Serra (Jungle Cruise). Black Adam, a Seven Bucks/Flynn Picture Co. Production presented by New Line Cinema premieres Friday, December 16 on HBO GO.

In ancient Kahndaq, the slave Teth Adam was gifted the almighty powers of the gods. But he used those powers for vengeance and was imprisoned. Now, 5,000 years later, he is freed and once again wields his dark sense of justice onto the world. Refusing to surrender, Teth Adam is challenged by a team of modern-day heroes known as the Justice Society — Hawkman, Doctor Fate, Atom Smasher and Cyclone — who seek to return him to eternal captivity.

Alesso Performs at the SMDC festival Grounds!

Ovation Productions, promoter in the Philippines of the ROAD TO ULTRA electronic music festival presents world famous DJ Alesso on December 17, 2022 at the SMDC Festival Grounds. Also featured is Acraze.

Alesso (Alessandro Renato Rodolfo Lindblad) is a Swedish DJ and music producer who has worked with numerous artists, Including Tove Lo, Hailee Steinfeld, Calvin Harris, Katy Perry, Usher, David Guetta, Sebastian Ingrosso, and Liam Payne, among others.   He has performed at numerous music festivals including Coachella, ULTRA, Electric Daisy Carnival, Creamfields, and Tomorrowland. In 2012, MTV named Alesso one of the "EDM Rookies to Watch" and has since gotten to be one of the world’s top DJs.

Hailing from Stockholm, Alesso won over his country from the very start of his career. His single Calling (Losing My Mind) with the legendary Swedish House Mafia’s Sebastian Ingrosso and Grammy award-winning OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder, was certified 2x Platinum in Sweden while also reaching no. 1 on Billboard’s US Hot Dance Club Songs. 

Dylan Patisserie Opens New Branch in the South

Good news for cake and pastry lovers in the south, as Dylan Patisserie opens their newest branch located in Paranaque City. It's the third branch of the branch which are located in Quezon City and Makati. Dylan Patisserie is known for their luscious artisanal cakes, French pastries, homemade chocolates, cookies, macaroons and many more.

This is perfect for Christmas which is a great time to give to family and friends premium baked goods, especially cakes that can be shared for parties and other get togethers. The Patisserie located in President's Avenue which is known for being a center for restaurants, caterers, and other food specialties in the south. However, they are planning to open another branch in Alabang which expands their reach to more customers.

Holiday Gift Guide: 9 HONOR Gadgets to Upgrade Your Lifestyle

HO! HO! HO! HONOR brings you its top gadgets that are perfect for the Kris Kringle this coming Christmas season!

Buy your favorite HONOR products at HONOR kiosks and physical stores, or via LAZADA and Shopee!

‘Tis is the season to be jolly with HONOR! Many of us are already looking for perfect gifts for our loved ones this coming Christmas season – we know it can be quite overwhelming but luckily, we have our reliable tech products that really suit everyone’s lifestyle needs.   

And this coming holiday season, HONOR, the leading global provider of smart devices, answers our worries about what to perfectly give to our loved ones and friends! 

Vengeance And Murder Abound In "Revenge Of Others"

A New Korean Drama Launching Exclusively On Disney+ 

Starring a highly talented up-and-coming cast, this Star Original series will leave audiences on the edge of their seats from the first period to the last bell

When a student at a high school suddenly dies without explanation, two students will vow vengeance against those responsible in Revenge of Others, a thrilling new Korean drama now streaming exclusively to Disney+.

CLIMBS’ climate-action conference asks corporate bodies the real questions

Last November 23, the Co-operative College of the Philippines and CLIMBS Life and General Insurance Cooperative conducted the COOP Climate Summit 2022: Cooperatives for Climate Action & Education, hosted by Cindy Obeñita (Miss Intercontinental 2021) and moderated by Donna C. Dizon, the Co-operative College of the Philippines’ Principal and CEO. 

The event was held at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City, beginning with a press conference at 9:00am, and centered around how government and private organizations contributing or implementing programs in the country can contribute to the mitigation of climate change and further the cause of climate justice, specifically in terms of supporting our essential but most vulnerable sectors. 

Maya spreads Christmas joy with Merry Money Holiday Promo

Guaranteed cash and raffle prizes up for grabs! 

All-in-one money and digital banking app Maya is giving its users an early Christmas treat with its Merry Money Holiday Promo! With a total of PHP 2,000,000.00 worth of cash prizes at stake, you can join in the merriment by simply paying with Maya from November 23 to December 20, 2022. 

Every week, there are 2 ways you can win with Maya’s Merry Money Holiday Promo: 

Make at least 10 qualified transactions and win a share of the weekly cash prize pool starting at PHP 100,000.00. 

Send money to a unique user via the new @username feature or pay via QR, online, or Maya Card, and get the chance to be one of the ten weekly winners of PHP 10,000.00, or ten weekly recipients of the MAYA VIP PASS – which offers free InstaPay transfers and ATM withdrawals for one year, and Lifetime Maya Card Renewal!

Filipinos' compassion towards the elderly takes the spotlight on ‘Plan 75’

The Cannes-winning film is now showing in Philippine cinemas

Cannes-winning film Plan 75 might be set in Japan but it is the Filipinos’ sense of compassion towards the elderly that takes the spotlight in the dystopian film.

In the movie, Filipino-Japanese actress Stefanie Arianne plays Maria, a Filipino caregiver in Japan who is culture-shocked by the policy of encouraging senior citizens to die.

Arianne believes that the film provided a realistic representation of Filipino caregivers and OFWs known for their family-centric values. She herself felt connected with the character she portrayed.  

"I think the most similar thing Maria and I have in common is perseverance. We’ve both learned that there are times you need to get out of your comfort zone but at the same, you must not forget your boundaries and have a good heart," the Japan-based actress said.