“The Songwriter meets the Wildflower” Live in Japan

When two of the Philippines’ most celebrated performers come together for one afternoon of music revelry, the audience can expect a collaboration nothing short of entertainment par excellence. 

On July 15, the Philippines’ award-winning singer-composer Ogie Alcasid joins forces with multi-faceted Dance Empress and concert performer Maja Salvador for TFC Live presents: “The Songwriter meets the Wildflower” at Handashi Fukusi Bunka Kaikan, 1-22-1 Kariyado-cho, Handa-shi, Aichi-ken 475-0918.

Alcasid, dubbed the Hitmaker and a judge for the widely followed show “Your Face Sounds Familiar” seen on ABS-CBN The Filipino Channel (TFC), is set to perform for his first TFC show in Asia.

Vivo brings the notch to Y81 for less than Php10,000

Global smartphone brand Vivo is introducing the notch and other advanced technologies to its Y-series with the release of the Y81. 

The Y81 comes with a 6.22-inch 19:9 FullView™ Display and an 88% screen-to-body ratio, allowing user to see more than ever. It also has Face ID Access for unlocking phones and apps in 0.1 second. 

Vivo’s new smartphone also has a 13-megapixel rear camera and a 5MP front camera with an AI-powered Face Beauty mode for more beautiful and natural selfies.   

Vivo Y81 also has a 3GB RAM and an octa-core processor that offers faster performance. Complementing its powerful performance is its 32GB internal storage that is expandable to 256GB to gives users the freedom to save more fun apps and unforgettable memories. 

Julie Anne San Jose's Latest Single 'TAYONG DALAWA' Debuts at #1

Asia's Pop Sweetheart Julie Anne San Jose has added yet another achievement to put on her track record — her latest single "Tayong Dalawa" has reached #1 on the iTunes Philippines All-Genre Chart just 30 minutes after its release. This is her second consecutive certified #1 hit under Universal Records, following the chart-topping release of her debut single "Nothing Left" on the same chart earlier this year. 

Written by the talented songstress herself, the original track speaks of one's hopeful longings for a loved one who's currently out of reach. With the cinematic feel of the song, combined with the singer's powerful vocals, long-time fans will be delighted to hear the Julie they know and love with a brand new sound. 

Shopee Partners with P&G to Launch Debut “Super Brand Day”

From June 25 to 28, check out Shopee’s first Super Brand Day with P&G and enjoy exclusive deals and up to 50% off P&G’s beauty brands

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, officially launches Super Brand Day to recognise key brand partners, and provide them with exclusive marketing support to reach out to around 12 million Shopee users across the Philippines. Every installment of Super Brand Day will feature an in-app “takeover”, a revamp of the Shopee app interface to highlight one of Shopee’s leading Shopee Mall brands for 24 hours.

PDRF, PCPPI to provide 20, 000-liter Water tanks for Marawi rehabilitation

Marawi is on its way to recovery. As the efforts continue to revive Lanao Del Sur’s capital after being ravaged by war, private institutions and government organizations are partnering to address the need for water of Maranaos and others in the area.

As the country's major private sector driver and coordinator for disaster resilience, the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF) linked with Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines Inc. (PCPPI) to provide the internally displaced people of Marawi with clean and safe water. PDRF tapped PCPPI to provide 12 cylindrical, 20,000-liter water tanks to various gravely affected barangays across the province. PCPPI will also partner with PDRF to conduct community training on water management and hygiene, as well as initiate various programs for the holistic, socio-psychological recovery of the Maranaos.

Jeremy Renner Becomes an Easy Target in Game of "Tag"

Two-time Oscar nominee Jeremy Renner (“Arrival,” “Avengers” films) stars in New Line Cinema’s comedy “Tag” as Jerry, the undefeated player in a game of tag that friends have been playing since they were little kids.

“I thought it was awesome that there are guys who really do this in real life,” says Renner.  “The script was hysterical, but it also attracted me because it was about friendship lasting in perpetuity. I’ve moved around a lot, so I think having continuity from your past is really important.  I’m a big believer in holding on to things that matter; if you value something, it sometimes takes great effort to keep it.”

It's the Second Year For Moneygram Idol Awards!

It is another year to recognize twelve OFWs and their families via the MoneyGram Idol Awards which is now at its second year held at the Solaire Resort and Casino. It is a celebration of the contributions of their hardwork to the economy and also relative who benefit from the fast remittance service by Moneygram.

Leading the awards is their brand Ambassador, Robin Padilla who remains to be the "Idol ng Bayan" with his patriotic works and genuine love for the Filipinos especially those working overseas. Along with him are MoneyGram’s key regional leaders who have seen the close bond of families brought together by the service.