Join “IslaFest” for a one-of-a-kind Filipino-Japanese fusion event

The three-day fusion festival happening on June 14-16 at Ueno Park in Tokyo showcases the best of the Filipino and Japanese culture and talent

This June, get to enjoy the best of two cultures as the Philippine Expo Organizing Committee and TFC bring the first-ever Filipino-Japanese fusion festival, the “IslaFest”, happening on June 14 to 16 at the Ueno Park, in Tokyo, Japan.

The three-day event will feature the best of both the Filipino and Japanese culture, from colorful celebrations to appetizing food, down to outstanding performances from Filipino and Japanese artists.

“We are excited with the very first Islafest event in Japan, a 3-day Filipino-Japanese fusion event that puts the spotlight on the rich culture and talent of both Filipinos and Japanese. This celebration aims to have a greater appreciation and knowledge about our two countries,” said ABS-CBN Global Country Manager for North Asia Eric Martin Santos.

Get a chance to fly to the US and watch NBA Playoffs 2019 LIVE with Globe At Home

See your favorite NBA stars in the flesh on their road to the Finals

Globe At Home continues to give its customers access to world-class entertainment and the biggest live sporting events.

Globe At Home will award one (1) lucky winner to an all-expense paid trip to the US to watch the NBA Playoffs live and catch a glimpse of some of the world’s biggest hoops superstars in person. To join the raffle, simply apply for a Globe At Home Postpaid plan or upgrade an existing Globe At Home Postpaid plan to any plan higher until May 15, 2019. To earn a raffle entry, register online via www.globe.com.ph/NBAflyaway. One account is equal to one raffle entry. Travel schedule is on May 20 - 25, 2019.

Enrile Is Happy When You're Happy

It’s surprising that Juan Ponce Enrile wants to run for Senator despite his age of 95. Usually many would retire at age 60 but JPE has gone beyond that and is now the oldest living senator of the country. 

But why he does not want to retire?

Let's Take A Tour San Juan City With Mayor Guia

Last time we had our lunch with Mayor Guia Gomez, she wanted to take us on a tour of the city of San Juan where she will proudly show how the city has grown. Yesterday we were able to take a tour of the city the Estradas and Ejercitos built along with its rich history especially its role in the Philippine Revolution.

San Juan City maybe the smallest city in Metro Manila but it holds important places in Philippine history which has shaped the course of country in many ways. Known as the small town of San Juan Del Monte, the rolling hills of this town provided a strategic point and geographical center of national capital region.

Nicola Yoon's YA Bestseller "The Sun Is Also a Star" Charms Its Way to the Screen

Can a poet and a pragmatist fall in love?  What if they only have 24 hours to find out?  Something like love at first sight has struck Daniel Bae (Charles Melton), but he soon learns he has just one day to not only get Natasha Kingsley (Yara Shahidi) to fall for him, but to convince her that romantic love exists in the first place.  One day.  Because tomorrow she could be gone.

(Watch the film’s trailer at YouTube:  https://youtu.be/6KPq9MB4__c.)

In “The Sun Is Also a Star,” opposites attract against the backdrop of one of the busiest and most vibrant cities in the world: New York.  And in a city of more than eight million people, what are the odds that anyone will find the one…or that their paths will even cross?

PayMaya gives you four awesome ways to show love to your mom on Mother’s Day

Mothers deserve to be celebrated every single day for all that they do, but this May 12, show your mom how much you love and appreciate her as we all celebrate Mother’s Day. This year, do away with the usual Mother’s Day gifts like flowers and perfume, and give her something she can truly enjoy.  

Despite what many would say, giving worthwhile gifts need not to be expensive–there are a lot of ways you can make your mom feel special without emptying your wallet. Here are four awesome tipid ways to treat your mom onMother’s Day with help from PayMaya:

Give her the shopping spree she deserves 

Mother’s Day is the perfect excuse to give back and spoil your mom, for a change. Let her shop to her heart’s content - from makeup, clothes, bags, home décor to fitness equipment, without having to worry about the hefty bill.

College students prepare to taste their full potential with Teenspeak, Pepsi Philippines

(L-R: Students flank UP AdCore Project Lead Bianca Aquino (in white);
 PepsiCo Brand Marketing Associate Manager Gutzee Segura; PCPPI
Corporate Affairs and Communications Senior Manager, Monique Castro;
 and PCPPI Vice President for Legal, Government and
Corporate Affairs, Atty. Jun Manuel.

What if students had a hand on how big companies did advertising campaigns or addressed business challenges for their target market? What difference would their new ideas and innovations bring to the table?

These were the possibilities Pepsi Cola Products Philippines Inc. (PCPPI) and the University Philippines Advertising Core (UP AdCore) sought to challenge in this year's iteration of the annual Teenspeak competition—"Start with a Sip."

"We've consistently partnered with educational institutions as part of our desire to drive inclusive growth for our stakeholders," said Monique Castro, PCPPI Corporate Affairs and Communications Senior Manager. "We've done lots activities and initiatives for children like our annual Brigada Eskwela project and this time we've set our sights on building up the youth through this competition."