Maynard Ngu Named Special Envoy to China to represent the President of the Philippines

Young, successful and as envoy to one of the most powerful country right now to promote trade, tourism and investments, Maynard S. Ngu, was just recently appointed as the Special Envoy to represent the President of the Philippines in China. His mission is to manage bilateral relationships, fostering communication, as well as providing insights that would focus on discussing the potential investments for both nations. As a Special Envoy he is entrusted with the task of looking after trade, investments, and tourism. He engages in discussions with business stakeholders to take full advantage of the extensive trade and other opportunities.

As Entrepreneur 

Mr. Ngu is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Cosmic Technologies Incorporated, the company behind Cherry Mobile, a leading tech giant. Cherry Mobile entered the market in 2009, going head-to-head with global brands. Under Mr. Ngu's sharp business acumen, Cherry Mobile has continued to thrive as part of the conglomerate MSN Group of Companies.

After a decade, the company has evolved to further serve Filipinos by offering a comprehensive selection of products, from Internet of Things (loT) systems, home essentials to mobile phones.

CHERRY enables its consumers to experience a smart way of living by creating smart homes for convenience, efficiency and security.

The constant success has allowed them to give back to the underserved countrymen with sincerity. Through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm, CHERRY Cares has been actively creating substantial social impacts with education as their main thrust. Be it through technology and innovation or by means of improving the nation. CHERRY continues to defy the norm and transform one community at a time.

A bigger role representing not just a company but the whole Philippines, Mr. Ngu with his proven business strategy with vast knowledge and experience in making something a success will surely bring the Philippines in new heights.

Celebrate National Pink Day With "Barbie" On June 23

Get ready to see PINK!

Barbie has a special surprise for National Pink Day on June 23. In celebration of this day, Warner Bros. is unveiling something pink in the following malls across Metro Manila – SM North EDSA, Trinoma, Robinsons Magnolia, SM Megamall, Uptown Mall and SM Mall of Asia, along with a sweet surprise for the first 50 guests joining the pink surprise! 

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/X5nmPBArz3U

The unboxing is open to the public, with cosplayers joining in for photo opportunities and the first 50 lucky guests to take a photo will be given Krispy Kreme donuts as bonus treats. Tune in to @WarnerBrosPH Stories on Facebook and IG  for updates. 

“Barbie,” directed by Greta Gerwig and starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, opens in Philippine cinemas July 19. 

Young Cocoa celebrates a tale of two cities in new song “Fadeaway”

The sophisticated, hip-hop track will be part of his upcoming EP, Sari Sari

Filipino hip-hop artist Young Cocoa expresses great respect and honor to the two places that he calls home in a crossover track bursting with lush sounds and sophisticated melodies.

His new single “Fadeaway” serves as a love letter to Manila and Jakarta—two culturally distinct but vibrant cities that cultivated his upbringing and sense of self through the years.

Young Cocoa explains, “Fadeaway is about celebrating my two homes, Jakarta and Manila. I wanted to try and integrate my experiences into the song and translate it into a message where I take pride in owning both places that I truly call home.”

The “Spotify House” brings Filipinos’ listening to life

Immerse in a reimagined audio experience where music finds you

The leading audio platform has introduced “Spotify House”, a reimagined design experience that brings listening to life. Celebrating one’s music identity, Spotify spotlights its slate of playlists by working with local designers to turn the app into an imagined audio haven. Take a look inside the “Spotify House” and imagine what it's like if your favorite Spotify playlists become a music enclave.

Curated specially for Filipinos, the “Spotify House” showcases three much-loved music “rooms”: Hip-Hop, Nostalgia, and Rave. Each “room” is designed to capture Spotify’s in-app listening experience, where the right sounds and beats can find you “at every turn”, each time you press play.  

Richie Cuna Proves He's An Exceptional Entrepreneur With Successful Brands

It comes as no surprise that another recognition for the CEO and founder of Milkin Corporation, Mr. Richie Cuna is on the way, because of establishing three reliable and resilient brands Fiorgelato, Donburimix, Kurimi Milk Tea Bar.

They say for anyone to be successful in business, it takes instincts more than academic preparation to make it work. But our seasoned entrepreneur is quick to dispel that myth. He used both his academic preparation and wisdom gained from experience, to propel Milkin Corporation to its meteoric rise in the most unprecedented time in Philippine business history.

Since 2019, during the height of the Covid 19 lockdowns, the company has seen dynamic growth which is happening despite the discomfort brought about by challenges of the pandemic and post-pandemic. Clearly a big adjustment had to be made from the traditional business set-up to the hybrid model. But his experience to navigate uncharted waters in business, while simultaneously building pillars for community development, makes him a wizard at handling uncertainty. His vast network includes local and international affiliations. His most notable roles are composed of being a founding member of ICSB International Council for Small Business ( Founding Director), PCCI Qc ( Board of Trustee), PFA ( Philippine Franchise Association) Franchise Director for NCR. These functions helped him execute a strategic economic development plan.

Slay the Selfie with the new HUAWEI nova 11 series, available for pre-order!

The newest trendy smartphone line of Huawei nova series is now available for pre order starting at Php 11,999

HUAWEI has launched yet another exciting smartphone to join the very successful run of its innovations this year. With the brand’s careful watch over the growing needs of customers worldwide, the HUAWEI nova 11 Series is set to bring everyone’s A game for selfie and vlogging.

With the delicious backdrop of the Dessert Museum, this young and trendy flagship was unveiled last June 21 with the iconic nova DNA undertones brought by the youth’s passion for chasing their dreams and the confidence of facing the future. Guests were given the chance to test the nova series’ new innovations by documenting their experience at the launch.

Share your favorite BTS songs with the latest in-app experience on Spotify - My Top 5: BTS Songs

Celebrate the group’s 10th year anniversary with an exclusive interactive experience on Spotify!

Over the last decade, BTS has captured the world's attention, emerging as a cultural phenomenon and propelling K-pop onto the global stage. With an ARMY of devoted fans, BTS has touched hearts with their music — from fun, dance-worthy tunes to their heartfelt and moving songs.

To celebrate the 10-year journey of this powerhouse K-pop group and their incredible discography, leading audio platform Spotify and BTS launches today a curated love letter experience for Spotify listeners:  My Top 5: BTS Songs.

Century Tuna makes history with the biggest beach clean-up in Anilao for the Saving Our Seas campaign

Century Tuna Superbods, executives, and volunteers posing for a photo after their shore clean-up at Anilao in Mabini, Batangas

The Philippines is now taking more steps to achieve cleaner and livelier seas as Century Tuna kicked off its Saving Our Seas Campaign, becoming the biggest beach clean-up in the history of Mabini, Batangas. In partnership with the impact organization HOPE, and Aling Tindera’s Waste-to-Cash program which encourages the public to become responsible in plastic waste management — the country’s leading canned tuna brand aims to continue their Saving Our Seas program not just this year, but also in the years to come. 

Accelerating Journey toward Carbon Neutrality, Company Continues Efforts to Realize ESG Vision of ‘Better Life for All’

LG Electronics (LG) has joined RE100 (Renewable Energy 100), a global initiative advocating for businesses to convert to 100 percent renewable energy for all their electricity requirements. The decision to become an RE100 member is yet another example of its strong commitment to sustainability and to fulfilling its responsibilities as a global corporate citizen.

The company has finalized plans to convert all its business sites to 100 percent renewable energy by 2050. To reach this goal, LG will gradually increase its usage of electricity from renewable sources, such as solar and wind power, to 60 percent by 2030 and 90 percent by 2040, arriving at its target of 100 percent by 2050.

Versatile Korean Star Seo In-guk's Highly Anticipated First Fan-Meeting in Southeast Asia to Take Place in Manila

The South Korean Superstar that we loved on hit Korean Drama series like Doom at Your Service (2021), Reply 1997 (2012), The Smile Has Left Your Eyes (2018), Shopaholic Louis (2016), and Cafe Minamdang (2022) is coming to Manila for an exclusive Fan Meeting!

That is right, friends! The very versatile South Korean actor, singer, and director Seo In-guk is ready to meet you all this coming August 12, 2023 for his first-ever grand Fan Meet in Southeast Asia. This event will take place at the New Frontier Theater at 6pm and is powered by EPIC Events, the same promoter that gave us the wonderful Clark Aurora Music Festival this year which was attended by over 50,000 festival goers.

According to EPIC, it is their very first ever Korean venture. "We are thrilled to bring Seo In-guk to Manila for his first-ever fan-meeting in Southeast Asia.” "This is an incredible opportunity for fans to connect with their favorite artist on a personal level and share their admiration for his talent. We have carefully curated an experience that will exceed expectations and leave a lasting impression on everyone," the promoter added.