She Didn’t Give Up on Mayor Isko

Happy Mother’s Day!

As the old adage goes, “Behind every great man there’s a great woman.” Mayor Francisco Domagoso or simply YORME, shares his heartwarming Mother’s Day message to a great woman behind his great success and to all the Filipino MOMS – the Real VIPs!

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As the elected City Mayor of Manila, endearingly called by most Filipinos as Yorme, he never wavered amidst adversities hurled at him for taking several steps in making a better version of the city he fondly calls his home and crowning glory. 

On this special occasion, Yorme encourages all Filipino moms to be stronger for their families while consciously maintaining a healthy work-life balance and to continue their selfless dedication amidst the uncertainties of this pandemic war - “Believe in yourself! You’ve got nothing to lose.” 

NASA, partners launch virtual hackathon to develop COVID-19 solutions

The U.S. space agency National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA), European Space Agency (ESA), and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) are inviting coders, entrepreneurs, scientists, designers, storytellers, makers, builders, artists, and technologists to participate in a virtual hackathon May 30-31 dedicated to putting open data to work in developing solutions to issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

During the global Space Apps COVID-19 Challenge, participants from around the world will create virtual teams that – during a 48-hour period – will use Earth observation data to propose solutions to COVID-19-related challenges ranging from studying the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 and its spread to the impact the disease is having on the Earth system. Registration for this challenge opens in mid-May.

Santé Barley TriTeam represents biggest Philippine team contingent at Vega IRONMAN World Championship

Santé Barley TriTeam, the official triathlon team of Santé, takes on another exciting challenge as its members officially qualify for this year’s Vega IRONMAN World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, USA, slated on October 10.

The Santé Barley Tri-Team is one of the Philippines’ biggest team contingent with four qualifiers. The team will be composed of kick-ass triathletes, Team Captain Robert Jonah Rivera, David Richmond, Jethro Karl Ramos, and Retzel Orquiza—all are not neophytes in triathlon and IRONMAN races.

“Races like the IRONMAN World Championships are the reason why we train hard. We are proud to represent Santé Barley TriTeam in such a prestigious race. We will give our all to bring honor not just for the team but also for our country,” Robert Rivera said, team captain of Santé Barley Tri-Team said.

The team has recently won top awards at two major triathlon races in the country, the National Age Group Triathlon Race 2020 last January and the Apollo Petroleum Jelly TRI 2020 last February, both held at Subic Bay, Olongapo. The international scene, on the other hand, would be different, especially that the Vega IRONMAN World Championship is considered as one of the most challenging triathlons across the globe.

The IRONMAN World Championship centers on the dedication and courage exhibited by participants who demonstrate the IRONMAN mantra that “anything is possible.” It is originally held in Waikiki before moving to Kona on the island of Hawaii.

On October 10th, over 2,000 athletes will embark on a 140.6-mile journey that presents the ultimate test of body, mind, and spirit to earn the title of IRONMAN. It will test triathletes to race through a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike, then a 26.2-mile marathon, while on the black lava rocks dominating the panorama, battling the 45mph, 95-degree "ho’omumuku" crosswinds, and the scorching sun.

“Santé Barley TriTeam is given another opportunity to showcase its members' abilities in an international race. We are proud of this another achievement. The whole Santé family is ready to show our support to the qualifiers as they take on this challenge,” Joey Marcelo, Chief Executive Officer of Santé, and Santé Barley team owner, said.

Marcelo, a triathlon enthusiast and an IRONMAN finisher himself, created the Santé Barley TriTeam in 2012 in line with the company’s mission to help people lead healthier lives so they can live more and do more. To date, Santé Barley Tri-team is comprised of over 30 competitive triathletes.

To learn more about Santé and the Santé Barley Triteam, visit its website at santebarley.com. 

HBO Brand New Limited Series "I Know This Much Is True, " Starring Mark Ruffalo Debuts On May 11.

From acclaimed writer and director Derek Cianfrance (“Blue Valentine,” “The Place Beyond the Pines”) comes I Know This Much Is True, a six-part limited drama series debuting same time as the U.S. on Monday, 11 May at 9am on HBO GO and HBO with encore on the same day at 10pm on HBO, starring Mark Ruffalo (Emmy® winner for HBO’s “The Normal Heart”), who also serves as an executive producer, as identical twin brothers Dominick and Thomas Birdsey in a family saga that follows their parallel lives in an epic story of betrayal, sacrifice and forgiveness. Based on Wally Lamb’s award-winning New York Times bestseller of the same name, the series shows Dominick and Thomas at different stages in their lives, beginning in their present with both brothers approaching middle-age, filled in with Dominick’s flashbacks to their young adulthood. New episodes of the series premiere every Monday at the same time.

Universal Records and PolyEast Records Artists Come Together For Frontliners in Tribute Song "Life In Your Hands"

In the tough times we are facing with the COVID-19 pandemic, frontliners are often overlooked "silent heroes" who work tirelessly to keep society functioning despite collective struggles. 

With this comes "Life In Your Hands," a tribute song featuring Artists for Silent Heroes, that recognize and highlight the important role our 'silent heroes' play in our every day lives. 

"UPSTART 10 FOR 10’ Online Mini-Concert Fundraiser Set On May 9

In line with its 10th year anniversary in the theater community, Upstart Productions proudly presents UPSTART 10 FOR 10, an online mini-concert fundraiser on May 9 – 8 pm at Facebook page – Upstart Productions.

UPSTART 10 FOR 10 shall feature ten artists namely Topper Fabregas, Rony Fortich, Jenny Jamora, Carla Guevara-Laforteza, Lorenz Martinez, Shiela Valderrama-Martinez, Jill Pena, Felix Rivera, Ice Seguerra, and Reuben Uy.

The repertoire will include ten songs from Upstart Production’s first musical, BREAKUPS & BREAKDOWNS by Joel Trinidad and Rony Fortich. 

Five Mother’s Day gifts you can easily get online even while you're staying at home

Mother’s Day is coming up this weekend, and while we're all on stay-at-home quarantine mode, it’s still more than possible to make your mom feel special on the day of the year that’s just for her! 

With many businesses now opening online stores with delivery and cashless payments options, finding a good gift for your mom should be a breeze. Here are some hassle-free gift ideas: 

1.     For the movie junkie mom 

If your mom loves movies, why not give her access to all her favorite films and series with a Netflix subscription? You can even set up a movie night for the entire family complete with your go-to snacks.