Last October 13, Khalil Ramos officially signed an exclusive management contract with GMA Artist Center, which makes now a Kapuso Artist. The signing is graced by different personalities such as GMA Senior Vice President for Entertainment Group Lilybeth G. Rasonable, GMA Senior Assistant Vice President for Alternative Productions Gigi Santiago-Lara, GMA Artist Center Assistant Vice President and Head for Talent Imaging and Marketing Unit Simoun Ferrer, and GMA Artist Center Seniour Talent Manager Joy Marcelo.

Khalil 's entry as part of the Kapuso Network makes a great deal for him and he's happy about it. And he is very much excited to be able to collaborate with such talented skilled people of GMA. He shared also that he felt loved! Everyone that he met so far on the said network has been very welcoming.

Even though there aren’t any real Halloween parties this year, that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate the spookiest holiday at home! For those who still want to make the most of Halloween, there’s always a way to have fun at home—especially with the help of digital tools like PayMaya.

Here’s how you can still have a good Halloween and experience amazing deals with PayMaya:

1. Dress up in an awesome Halloween costume

Halloween won’t be complete without a fun costume. Whether you’re dressing up as your favorite movie character or a popular 2020 personality, make sure that your outfit is social media-worthy by using a DIY costume from your closet or shopping at your go-to stores.

Find the outfit you need on Zalora and get a 15% discount when you pay at least P1,000 with your PayMaya virtual or physical card using the code PYMY2020. You can also get a chance to win a brand new motorcycle when you #ScanToPay at least P1,500 via PayMaya QR at The SM Store or via their Call to Deliver service. On top of this, you'll receive up to 100% Balik Bayad on your purchase, plus an additional P100 Balik Bayad when you spend an accumulated P2,500.

If you happen to be at the mall, you can also score these cashback perks when you #ScanToPay at PayMaya QR merchants. At Robinsons Department Store, the more you spend, the more you receive, because we're offering a P10,000 grand prize to the highest spender who will pay using PayMaya QR.

2. Set up a game night with your friends

Since the party stays at home, why not hold a spooky online game night with your barkada? Scare the living daylights out of each other with your favorite horror games, or just make Halloween a reason to hang out and bond over any game you all like.

When you buy at least P300 worth of gaming pins using PayMaya, you can get a 5% Balik Bayad (with a maximum of P100), and every P300 spent will get you one raffle entry for a chance to win a year’s worth of gaming pins. Gaming this Halloween could definitely be rewarding!

3. Chow down on Halloween with the best food

What’s a Halloween party without food? Make home feel like a party with food from your favorite restaurants! Order your favorite drinks and meals from places like Army Navy, Boozy.ph, Burger King, Domino’s, and a whole lot more—and get up to 100% Balik Bayad (with a maximum of P500) when you pay using your PayMaya mobile number, as well as an extra P100 when you spend a total of P2,000! (Check here for a full list of participating restaurants.)

4. Trick or Treating? Do it online

The spirit of Halloween won’t be complete without the most fun thing to do – trick or treating! You can safely go Trick or Treating online by sending your friends and loved ones some virtual treats—just open up the Treats section on your PayMaya app and send them nice things like digital vouchers to their favorite restaurants and prepaid load. What’s even better is that sending them load gets you 5% Balik Bayad, and extra P100 Balik Bayad when you spend a total of P600 on Smart and TNT prepaid load.

With all these awesome things you can get from PayMaya, there’s no reason for this year's celebration to be dull.

Getting a PayMaya account so you can go cashless is very easy. Just download the PayMaya app at the Android Playstore or iOS App Store and register for a PayMaya account so you can find out what it’s like to shop with the fastest, safest, and most rewarding, way to pay for anything online and in stores.

To find out about all the perks and rewards you can get through your PayMaya account, visit www.paymaya.com/deals or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

PayMaya is the only end-to-end digital payments ecosystem enabler in the Philippines with platforms and services that cut across consumers, merchants, and government. Aside from providing payments acceptance for the largest e-Commerce and "everyday" merchants in the Philippines, PayMaya enables national and social services agencies, as well as local government units, with digital payments and disbursement services.

Through its app and wallet, PayMaya provides millions of Filipinos with the fastest way to own a financial account, with the widest 57,000 Add Money touchpoints nationwide. Its Smart Padala by PayMaya remittance agent network of over 30,000 partner touchpoints nationwide serves as last mile digital financial hubs in communities, providing the unbanked and underserved with access to services. To know more about PayMaya's products and services, visit www.PayMaya.com or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

In these health-conscious times, many Filipinos try to eat healthier and one of the ways they achieve it is by maintaining a low-fat diet. However, some find it unsatisfying as most low-fat meals are deemed complicated to prepare, and limited in taste and variety. Fortunately, there are ways to make low-fat diet meals that are both flavor-rich and beginner-friendly.

“Most of us think that low-fat meals are bland and unappetizing. However, low-fat cooking and diet planning can be more enjoyable than you think,” says Deborah Sales RND, Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation’s Science Communication Executive. “With the right information and tools, Filipinos can easily prepare and enjoy low-fat meals without sacrificing their flavor.”

Here are simple tips to help health-conscious Filipinos ease their way toward low-fat, flavorful cooking:

Pick low-calorie alternatives

Finding low-fat substitutes to your usual ingredients can kick-start healthier eating habits without making drastic changes. For starters, you can swap your regular oils to non-stick cooking spray. For dairy, opt for low-fat, fat-free, or skimmed milk-based items. Meanwhile, you can try low-fat or fat-free frozen yogurt or frozen fruit bars to replace your regular ice cream.

Smart choice of protein from animal sources

Contrary to misconception, a low-fat diet can include red or white meat as it is essential in a balanced meal. It’s just a matter of choosing the leaner cuts. For instance, a chicken’s breast (pitso) has a lower fat content than its wings, thigh, and legs. For pork, tenderloin (lomo) has lower fat content compared to legs (pata), ribs, belly and ham. Lastly for beef, the sirloin and tenderloin areas (tagiliran, hulihan) have lower fat than the chuck (paypay), brisket (pecho), and ribs.

Switch to low-fat cooking methods

By simply adopting cooking methods that use little to no fat, you can make the most out of your low-fat ingredients. Instead of the usual frying – try to sear, grill, roast or bake your lean meats and seafood to bring their flavors and drain excess fats. On the other hand, sautéing, steaming or stir-frying your vegetables will help in retaining their natural flavors and nutrient content, while using less oil.

Incorporate umami into your cooking

From seasonings, breading mixes to cooking sauces, using umami-rich seasonings such as Ajinomoto products can easily turn your low-fat dishes into flavorful yet hearty meals. Also known as the “fifth taste,” umami makes food savory and delicious.

“At Ajinomoto, we believe that maintaining healthy eating habits need not be complicated or restrictive. Through these beginner tips, we want to show that low-fat cooking is for everyone and that Filipinos can make a difference to their health without compromising their food experience,” adds Sales.

To discover more low-fat recipes, including low-fat versions of your favorite dishes, visit ajinomoto.com.ph and the Cookmunity by Ajinomoto Philippines at facebook.com/CookmunitybyAjinomotoPH.

Losing up to 100 strands of hair every day is normal. If your hair starts to shed more significant than usual, or if they do not grow back as they should, it can be a source of concern. Once the cause is detected, hair fall remedy or baldness cure for hair loss treatment can be easier.

While genetic condition like male pattern baldness is the main culprit for hair loss in the Philippines, the causes widely vary: genetic or hereditary hair loss, alopecia areata, male pattern hair loss and reactive hair loss.

What are the possible reasons why your hair is excessively shedding? Find out the 5 reasons why your hair might be falling out. Read more: https://bit.ly/35xfuDA

How do you remedy or prevent excessive hair fall?

Unlike other treatments, using natural ingredients for your hair is exceptionally safe. In the Philippines, NOVUHAIR® has sustained its market leadership and bagged as the leading hair loss treatment in 2019 (Euromonitor Passport Data 2019).

NOVUHAIR® contains only natural ingredients and essential oils to prevent and reduce hair loss such as ginger, moringa, Indian Pennywort, Virgin Coconut Oil, Panax Ginseng, Indian Gooseberry, Aloe Vera, black pepper, Biotin, Vitamin B5, Shikakai, lemongrass, peppermint, safflower, lavender, rosemary and more. NOVUHAIR’s 19 natural ingredients work in synergy to help prevent and remedy the early warning signs of hair loss – excessive hair fall, thinning hair and bald patches.

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To know more about NOVUHAIR®, visit @NovuhairOfficial on Facebook or www.novuhair.com.

Along with the ongoing threat of this pandemic health crisis comes, one has to adapt to the new normal that affects everything and everyone. Despite the urgency of reopening businesses for economic reasons, the majority of the Filipinos are still forced to stay at home with uncertainty.

Apparently, these endless quarantines have taken emotional and mental tolls in the household affecting Filipino women, most of whom work from home and work at home. They have to take care of the entire family and household while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

For some women, such trying times are something to lose their hair over, literally. Not many know this, but stress can actually cause hair loss. Mental health issues like anxiety and depression can also contribute to hair loss. Discover some of the 5 reasons why your hair might be falling out. Read more: https://bit.ly/35xfuDA

Understanding the root cause of hair loss can greatly help you choose a safe and effective anti-hair loss product. If you want to experience nature’s answer to hair loss, avail of the NOVUHAIR ® 3-in-1 promo pack exclusively available at participating

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While the pandemic compels Filipinos to stay indoors, parents have more time to teach their kids about new essential skills.

Pru Life UK shared some of these lessons in their recent Cha-Ching Kid$ at Home webinar, focusing on financial literacy, money management basics for children, as well as the Cha-Ching Kid$ at Home online resources developed by Prudence Foundation, the community investment arm of Pru Life UK.

“The stay-at-home lifestyle is a good opportunity to develop new skills, especially for children who are still building the foundation for adolescence. We hope to create a better future for the next generation through our Cha-Ching Kid$ at Home efforts,” says Pru Life UK Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Allan Tumbaga.

Below are some skills that kids can learn while at home:

Basic household chores

Assigning kids household chores helps shape their mindset and habits and builds discipline for bigger responsibilities as they grow up. Parents can give them daily or weekly tasks that are age-appropriate. For example, kids two to four years old can put their toys away when they are done playing. Those who are five to seven can help prepare the laundry, set the table, or wash the dishes. Lastly, children who are eight to 10 can clean their room or take out the garbage.

Cooking meals

Learning to cook at a young age can give children a headstart in growing their independence. Parents can enjoin their kids in preparing simple meals like pancakes, fried eggs, and chicken nuggets. They can also make fruit shakes and smoothies for merienda. To instill love and appreciation for cooking, kids can start cutting or peeling vegetables using child-friendly utensils. They can also get involved in online grocery shopping, so they can familiarize themselves with ingredients and their prices.

Household budgeting

Parents must be “parentrepreneurs” and raise their kids to be money-smart, according to Dr. Mary Joy Abaquin, founder of the Multiple Intelligence International School and author of 8 Simple Secrets to Raising Entrepreneurs. She shared this in Pru Life UK and Prudence Foundation's Cha-Ching Kid$ at Home: Financial Literacy for Filipino Families webinar.

Dr. Abaquin advised parents to instill critical thinking when making purchases by comparison shopping, wherein kids find the best deal for an item by examining the prices of different brands. “If they are old enough to ask for a toy, they are old enough to learn about money,” she added.

Dr. Queena Lee-Chua, multi-awarded mathematics and psychology professor from Ateneo de Manila University, and author of Study Smart: What Parents, Students, and Teachers Should Know. Dr. Lee-Chua also shared her expertise as a resource person during the webinar. She discussed the 50-30-20 formula, where 50% of their money should go to needs, 30% for wants and 20% for savings.

“Self-control is an essential skill. We must reduce the impulse for immediate gratification, and practice delayed gratification,” she shared.

Building a strong financial foundation

Cha-Ching Kid$ at Home makes financial literacy less intimidating through parent guides and daily challenges that include entertaining and educational lessons, hands-on activities, and links to the Cha-Ching music videos. These are resources that parents can use to teach kids how to earn, save, spend, and donate.

Parents can view online or download the Cha-Ching Kid$ at Home materials at www.cha-ching.com. For more information about Pru Life UK and Cha-Ching, visit prulifeuk.com.ph/ or facebook.com/prulifeukofficial.

Kids are in for a #SharktacularHalloween treat this year with Ayala Malls, Pinkfong & Baby Shark.

“Families are all invited to join the fun by taking part in these fin-tastic online activities that kids and parents alike are sure to enjoy,” shares Tin Yabao, Ayala Malls Consumer Marketing Head.

Sharktacular Halloween Virtual Mall Show with Pinkfong & Baby Shark

Catch the Sharktacular Halloween exclusive Facebook Live Watch Party on October 31, 2020 at 4:00PM.

To get one admission pass to the virtual event, customers must present a P500 single purchase receipt from Ayala Malls including purchases made at the Sharktacular Halloween Fair, and through A.N.A. (Ayala Malls Neighborhood Assistant). Receipts must be dated October 23-30, 2020 to qualify.

The first customers to present two P500 single purchase receipts or one P1,000 single receipt will receive a free Halloween sCARE kit loot bag. For single receipts worth P1,500 and above, customers may redeem a maximum of two Halloween sCARE kit loot bags.

Admission passes and sCARE kit loot bags may be redeemed from October 23-30, 2020 at the Market! Market! Activity Center. Each pass is valid for one Facebook account belonging to a child’s parent or guardian. Upon registration the parent or guardian will be added to a private Facebook Group where the Virtual Mall Show will be streamed.

For safety and convenience, customers have the option to avail of the A.N.A. personal shopper service. A.N.A. will take care of your purchases, as well as registration and redemption of your child’s admission pass and loot bag, and deliver these to your home. You may also opt to pick-up at the mall’s DriveBuy curbside station.

Ayala Malls #SharktacularChallenge Promo

Get a chance to win a Globe at Home Prepaid WiFi Modem with free 10GB data, and official Baby Shark Merchandise when you join the Ayala Malls #SharktacularChallenge Promo from October 21-31, 2020.

Dress in your best Halloween costume, and do the Baby Shark Hand Wash Challenge using the Instagram filter available at the @pinkfong.official Instagram account. To qualify, you must also follow @iloveayalamalls and mall’s account on Instagram.

Post your Hand Wash Challenge video as an Instagram Story, with the hashtags #SharktacularChallenge and #GlobeHalloweenAtHome. Remember to tag @iloveayalamalls and mall’s account on Instagram and include the name and age of your child in your post.

30 kids with the best costumes and best dance entries will be selected as winners, and will be featured on the Ayala Malls Facebook Page. Winners will be announced on November 6, 2020 on the Ayala Malls Facebook Page.

Sharktacular Halloween Fair

Buy all your Halloween needs at the Sharktacular Halloween Fair from October 23 to November 1, 2020. Score awesome Pinkfong & Baby Shark merchandise, as well as costumes, decor, and treats for the perfect DIY Halloween party at home.

Halloween Creeps & Crafts Livestream Workshops

Join the free Halloween Creeps & Crafts Livestream Workshops with Googly Gooeys & Riley on the Ayala Malls Facebook Page. Learn how to draw and color your favorite Pinkfong & Baby Shark characters at the drawing session on October 24 at 5:00PM, and enjoy working on creepy Halloween crafts on October 25 at 5:00PM.

Ayala Malls Pasyal TV Live Shopping: Mom & Babies Edition

Enjoy great deals on mom and baby essentials at Ayala Malls Pasyal TV Live Shopping Mom & Babies Edition on www.shop.pasyal.com.ph from October 31 to November 7, 2020.

For complete mechanics and other updates, like and follow Facebook.com/ayalamalls and @iloveayalamalls on Instagram or visit http://www.ayalamalls.com.ph/.

Staying at home may seem to have limited playtime options, but there are still ways to make things more enjoyable for kids.

To encourage imaginative play at home and bring adults and kids closer together, Jack ‘n Jill Knots launched Club Knots — a Facebook page dedicated to provide creative and fun activities that parents and kids can enjoy doing together.

Club Knots offers unique ideas for arts and crafts. The page will feature video tutorials that moms, dads, and their little ones can watch together to guide them in co-creating creative playtime tools.

Check out inspired ideas like Elephant Puffs, Shadow Play, and more. Bonding moments at home are going to be more creative and fun with these activities while enjoying yummy Choco Knots, Berry Knots, and Milky Knots.

Follow www.facebook.com/ClubKnots and get started with your family-time creative projects.

Choco Knots, Milky Knots, and Berry Knots are products of Universal Robina Corporation (URC), makers of C2, Piattos, Cloud 9, Magic Crackers and many other well-loved Pinoy products. URC products can be bought in supermarkets, groceries, convenience stores and sari-sari stories nationwide.

Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC), the private operator and maintenance provider of LRT-1, assures the safety of passengers as it increases capacity of trains in support of economic recovery.

Following the Department of Transportation (DOTr)’s directive to gradually increase the maximum passenger capacity of trains and adhere to OPLAN AIR (ADD PUVs, routes, trains, INCREASE speed, capacity, REDUCE travel time, headway), LRMC will adjust passenger loading capacity to 30% gradually up to 50% later on. Passenger control will be implemented using the PLPP (passenger limit per platform) strategy, wherein a defined number of passengers are allowed to board per station.

With the increase in loading capacity, Filipino commuters may continue to be assured of safety inside LRT-1 trains. Based on recent international studies conducted, there is not a high risk of infection for COVID-19 in public transportation. According to Spanish health experts from the Spain’s National Research Council (CSIC) and Spanish Epidemiological Association, the risk of contagion on buses and trains is low due to the safety measures such as the use of face masks, as well as improved ventilation systems. Researchers from Imperial College London have been commissioned by the Transport for London to carry out ongoing testing for COVID across the Tube and bus network, and found no evidence of coronavirus. Countries such as Japan and France which are highly dependent on transit also did not trace back any infection clusters to public transport.

As part of its commitment to safety, LRMC’s Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) Department is also conducting its own study on the safety protocols for its LRT-1 trains. According to LRMC HSEQ OIC, Dr. Louernie de Sales, “The LRMC study performed the dispersion experiment using Glo Germ® Mist to simulate sneezing and coughing. Glo Germ is commonly used to simulate bacteria of 0.5micron size. This study is limited only to the measurement of respiratory droplet dispersion, and the airborne transmission of COVID-19 was not taken into consideration yet. An experiment using SARS-CoV-2 or similar specimen was not carried out for the safety of the researchers and the participants. The study is currently undergoing peer review by partners from the University of the Philippines, who are also helping us work on this further.”

LRMC will publish its study once peer reviews are done. The study aims to support the safety in trains systems studied from abroad in the local setting.

LRMC emphasizes the importance of wearing face masks and face shields—on top of its other existing measures. This is also aligned with the 7 Commandments of public health measures proposed by a panel of medical experts led by former Department of Health Secs. Dr. Manuel Dayrit and Dra. Esperanza Cabral : 1) Wear face masks and face shields; 2) No talking and making telephone calls; 3) No eating; 4) Keep PUVs well- ventilated; 5) Conduct of frequent disinfection; 6) No passengers with COVID-19 symptoms are to be allowed inside the public transportation; and 7) Observe appropriate physical distancing.

“Rail Public Transportation is an enabler of our consumer driven economy. Our mission remains to provide safe transportation, and we achieve this using best in class safety protocols. In addition, we study the passenger behavior and target disinfection on the places most in contact of the passengers. These are measured by our team weekly, and adjustments are made to the priority areas for cleaning. I can assure our commuters that the LRT-1 system is safe,” said LRMC President and CEO Juan F. Alfonso.

Since it resumed operations during the GCQ period, LRMC has implemented above-minimum health and safety measures to ensure passenger and employee safety such as complying with the government’s directive of “No Face Mask, No Face Shield, No Entry” policy. Other measures also include diligent temperature checks with Forward Looking Infrared thermal scanners in six (6) major LRT-1 stations; Proper Ventilation is assured with fresh air exchanged every three minutes and filtered in the ACU system. Other measures are the installation of disinfection mats, impermeable plastic barriers on train seats, regular chemical disinfection complemented by UV C disinfection of all trains and stations; contactless transactions; and strict crowd control. LRMC was the first to implement the “no-talking and no answering phone calls” policy inside the trains. It has also pioneered the use of digital and mobile technology via its ikotMNL mobile app for information dissemination, convenient trip planning, and contact tracing of passengers.

For more updates and info on the LRT-1, follow LRMC on Facebook at facebook.com/officialLRT1, Twitter at @officialLRT1, or download the ikotMNL mobile app for free on Google Play and App Store.

SM Cinema, the Philippines’ leader in movie entertainment, recently took home a slew of top honors—three bronzes and one gold—in the prestigious 2020 Stevie Awards. As the world’s premier business awards, The Stevie Award judges include many of the world's most respected executives, entrepreneurs, innovators, and business educators.

These awards recognize SM Cinema’s aim towards making moviegoing more inclusive, enticing and exciting, and most of all, help foster family ties in a big way.

In the Award for Innovation in Community Relations and Public Service Communications category, SM Cinema’s entries — Into the Moors: A special exhibit for children with special needs, and SM Cinema’s “Kids Watch for Free”: Championing Filipino families through movie watching, bagged bronze awards each.

Meanwhile, in the Award for Innovation in Entertainment Events category, SM Cinema’s entry —SM Cinema Into the Movieverse: Bringing the cinema experience into the real world, also won a bronze.

For Into the Moors: A special exhibit for children with special needs, SM invited the children of Deaf and Blind Foundation Philippines, an institution that caters to the educational and physical welfare of PWD kids, where they were treated to a multi-sensory exhibition, allowing them to experience the tale of Maleficent through a specially-made Braille system. Thus, SM Cinema becomes known as a place for all as everyone gets to experience and enjoy going to the movies.

For “Kids Watch for Free”: Championing Filipino families through movie watching, SM featured a kid-friendly title every month, wherein children under the age of twelve can watch the movie free of admission, given that they are accompanied by a paying adult. This helped strengthen family relationships—fun bonding moments—through movie watching!

For SM Cinema Into the Movieverse: Bringing the cinema experience into the real world, SM Cinema embarked on a “Reel-to-Real” campaign which showcased various movie-themed special events inside some of the biggest SM malls in the country, bringing movies to life and bring cinemagoers to a movieverse beyond the theater walls.

Meanwhile, in the Award for Innovation in Entertainment Events category, SM Cinema’s entry, Sine Sindak: A winning Halloween movie event, won a gold award.

Here, eight (8) spine-tingling and scream inducing horror film features were screened, each one handpicked by the booking and marketing teams of SM Cinema, with fun side activations and events. These included a special press screening with games and cosplayers in creepy costumes that spurred interest in movie watching while making the trip extra thrilling!

What makes these efforts innovative and unique is how these were able to engage mallgoers with exciting activations, Instagram-worthy and larger-than-life installations and interactive displays, as well as through fan fests and meet-and-greets. Similarly, these activities also impacted the local entertainment industry by attractive movie and TV celebrities and influencers, garnering conversations and engagements online and on social media.

“We’re extremely honored and thrilled to take home these top honors from the 2020 Stevie Awards,” said Ruby Ann Reyes, SM Cinema’s Vice-President for Marketing. “At SM Cinema, our aim has always been to elevate the local movie going experience by mounting various innovative and themed promotional events that not only help create awareness and anticipation for new films, but also add an additional fun and exciting dimension that viewers can look forward to, thus sustaining patronage among moviegoers.”

If you have seen the twins, Casy Legaspi and Mavy Legaspi, well, they are just the two interestingly cute siblings posing for one of the clothing brand, Penshoppe. They are the ambassadors that will lead for you to liking more about the Penshoppe brand. They are the newest ambassadors of Penshoppe. Both of them wear the latest line of Penshoppe Dress Code, it is the essential wear that elevates your basics with relaxed fits, premium textures and fabrics, for effortless style, every time and everywhere.

 

The Kapuso Twins are currently doing the All-Out Sundays and also the taping of Sarap, Di Ba? Bahay Edition at home together with their Mom Carmina Villaroel and dad Zoren Legaspi, who is also the director for the show's new format.

 

Cassy Legaspi is busy with All-Out Sunday and the 'Sarap, Di ba? and now she is happy to announce that she is also part of the upcoming GMA primetime series First Yaya. "I'm super excited and nervous at the same time since it's my first drama show and of course because of the adjustments I have to make due to COVID." Cassy shared. First Yaya is also starring Gabby Concepcion ,Pancho Magno and Sanya Lopez. Cassy will be paired with JD Domagoso. Cassy is also venture into vlogging as well. 

Mavy Legaspi is also busy with All-Out Sundays and their morning shows. He is also doing endorsement shoots as well.  Mavy shared also that he realized that he needs to back in shape. "It was easy though since the whole family loves to workout in our own mini home gym. Honestly, we bond that way, we all love to workout since it's our stress reliever and we find joy in it."

 

 

Kapuso Twins Cassy and Mavy Legaspi are the new faces of major local fashion brand Penshoppe, for its newest colleciton of casual wear. Both shared that they felt more confident during their photoshoot. Cassy wrote "Style and comfort have always been my go to when it comes to fashion. Happy to finally announce that I'm offically part of the Penshoppe Family" While Mavy also posted his good news on social media "Super stoked and happy to be a part of the Penshoppe Family".

Mavy and Cassy invite everyone to follow their social medias and watch for their upcoming projects and shows.

I am longing to have a picture with them but since its pandemic, this will be my Date with the stars picture with Mavy and Cassy for now.

Catch Mavy and Cassy every Saturday, 10:45 Am in Sarap, Di Ba? Bahay Edition; every Sunday, 12:00 PM, in All-Out Sundays.

 

 

As parents, nothing makes you happier than wonderful and magical bonding moments with your child. That quality time you spend with them and seeing them have the time of their lives with you, go a long way in bringing you closer together—especially when their favorite treat is around, too.

Mom and son duo Regine and Nate Alcasid-Velasquez show what it’s like to have a great time together by simply spending time with each other at home—no need to go somewhere or do something fancy—in their latest Jollibee commercial. The new ad shines a spotlight on how sweet memories are simply made over delicious food; in Regine and Nate’s case, their bonding moments are made more special by the food they absolutely love, which is their favorite pinakamasarap and pinakasulit Jolly Spaghetti.

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That’s because the meatiest, cheesiest, and pinakasweet-sarap Jolly Spaghetti can easily make your day, making it the most sulit treat you can share when you’re bonding with your child.

“As a parent, you tend to give your children everything, but all they want is your time,” shares Regine. “They’ll get tired of toys. It’s still very important to make time for them—one thing he loves to do that we haven’t done lately is paint together. He loves to paint with me.”

Regine enjoys doing these commercials with Nate, as he really loves Jolly Spaghetti. She shares one unforgettable moment of how he would have to be told to not eat it during their commercial tapings. “This is no joke, he loves Jolly Spaghetti,” she says. “Even before the shoot, he was like, ‘I can't wait to eat Jolly Spaghetti!' If he had a choice, he would have already ate it before filming pa. He even requested to have Jolly Spaghetti also for lunch! That's how much he loves it.”

“Regine and Nate’s mother-son relationship is really the best example of how important quality time with the family is,” said Jollibee Marketing AVP for Bestseller Products Cathleen Capati. “And this quality time is made even more special and memorable when bonding over their favorite food especially at a time when most are staying at home.”

Make bonding moments better and extra special with the pinakamasarap and pinakasulit Jolly Spaghetti today! It’s available for an affordable PHP 50.00 in all Jollibee stores nationwide. Jolly Spaghetti is also available for sharing with the Jolly Spaghetti Family Pan for only P200!

Have these safely delivered to you via the Jollibee Delivery App, JollibeeDelivery.com, #87000, GrabFood, foodpanda, and LalaFood! Also available in Drive-Thru and Take Out.

For more info and updates on Jollibee products, like Jollibee Philippines on Facebook, subscribe to Jollibee Studios on YouTube, and follow @jollibee on Twitter and Instagram.

Every home deserves to be filled with appliances that provide both style and function. The best ones can add comfort and ease to day-to-day life, while also elevating the aesthetic of a room. Whether you are furnishing a brand-new house or upgrading your current living space, the right pieces can transform your house into a home.

When choosing appliances, consider these 3 #HisenseHomeEssentials as must-haves to complete your space.

For the Living Room - A Hisense SMART TV

Hisense has clearly kept up with advancements in television technology, as seen through amazing products like the 100” 4K UHD Laser TV.

For the Bedroom - A Hisense Air Conditioner

An air conditioner helps turn your bedroom into the relaxing space you need. Hisense inverter split type air conditioners come with features like Super Cooling, a 24-hr on and off timer, and Smart Running, which enables the AC to run at a comfortable mode based on the room’s temperature.

For the Kitchen - A Hisense Refrigerator

No kitchen is complete without a reliable refrigerator. Whether you are looking for an energy saver with a practical design or a high-tech, stylish fridge, Hisense has fantastic options that you can choose from.

For anyone in search of the perfect television for their living room, a Hisense 4K ULED Smart TV is a great option. The Hisense 4K ULED Smart TV A6505 Series offers high-end specs and outstanding picture quality at a reasonable price.

#SeetheIncredible through four key features, which create an elevated viewing experience for all - Ultra color, Ultra HD resolution, Ultra Smooth Motion, and Ultra Contrast. Watching with a TV never felt so real!

Built on the Hisense proprietary operating system, Vidaa U, this smart TV is easy to use with a simple interface. It boots up within seconds, and comes with a customizable home page to suit your preferences. Switching between apps such as Netflix and YouTube is easy to do, too, on this reliable and stable TV.

Other features include Bluetooth, Hi-view engine, DBX-TV and Anyview Cast. With the Remote Now App, you can control the TV using your smartphone. And, with a slim and sleek design, the Hisense 4K ULED Smart TV fits nicely into any space.

Price for the 55” TV starts at P33,950, and for the 65”, price begins at P52,950. Get a free soundbar when you buy any Hisense 4K ULED Smart TV from partner retail stores or ecommerce sites. Promo runs until October 31, 2020 only.

Check out other Hisense products at any leading appliance stores nationwide.

For more updates, visit the Hisense website at www.hisense.com.ph. Follow the official Hisense social media accounts on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/HisensePhilippines/) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/hisenseph/).

 

Just recently, different local celebrities and content creators from the Philippines came together for #GenTikTokPH, a two-hour online celebration of Generation TikTok - the diverse community that makes TikTok a place of joy, positivity and inspiration.

Hosted by Macoy Dubs, Generation TikTok was streamed on the TikTok PH account via TikTok LIVE. Viewers were treated to an entertaining program filled with music and dance, side by side with pocket showcases featuring TikTok’s top trends and educational content.

The show was headlined by three local artists who are all avid TikTokers, well-loved by their followers - Actor and singer, Iñigo Pascual, indie folk band, Ben&Ben, and singer-songwriter, Rico Blanco. Each performed a musical set, treating the audience to their top hits and fan favorite tracks.

Interspersed with these musical performances were segments that underscored TikTok’s impactful content, #TikTokU and #itStartsonTikTok. Back in May 2020, #EduTok transformed the platform into a venue for learning everything, from practical life hacks to valuable skills for various careers. Giving the spotlight to educators and professionals like life coach Lyqa Maravilla, pharmacist Arshie Larga and medical intern Kilimanguru. The hashtag is now at 2.3B views and counting.

#GenTikTokPH did not fail to include what TikTok was first popularly known for -- trending dance challenges. TikTok dance creators shared the spotlight to pay tribute to one of TikTok’s biggest trends, Savage Love (Laxed Siren Beat). Each creator put their own spin on the popular dance trend, which features a catchy tune by Jason Derulo.

Meanwhile, the recently concluded campaign #itStartsonTikTok showed how the TikTok community pioneered trends and made online stars out of their favorite creators, and established a safe haven for self-expression and showcasing talents online. Adding more color and diversity to the ever-growing platform, veteran actress Gina Pareño testified how welcoming the TikTok community had been to her.

These viral hashtags are nods of approval to the culture that is very Filipino - value for education and love of entertainment.

“Generation TikTok is here. Everyone has a unique talent to share or a compelling story to tell. We are a community that supports and welcomes the creator in everyone. Through positive, joyful, and inspiring stories, we are spreading happiness and hopefully changing the world, one TikTok at a time,” said John Castro, User and Content Operations Manager, TikTok Philippines.

Co-presented by SM Supermalls and Grab, with major sponsor TNT, Generation TikTok was truly a memorable event for all those who took part in the program, and the audience who enjoyed the show.

Be part of #GenTikTokPH by checking out the hashtag on the app. Download TikTok on your iOS and Android devices to get started.

The grand winner is a paper cut artwork submitted by Althea Monique which depicts Filipinos supporting local shops and goods.

 

If there’s one thing that’s true about the new normal, it’s that everyone needs to stick together to get through this. Standing as one and our malasakit needs to shine the most through these trying times. It’s great to see that we encounter stories of our kababayans uplifting each other up with supporting local and buying local nowadays.

It is from the same value of malasakit and bayanihan that Locally Blended Juice Drink—the first local brand of uniquely concocted drinks that come from indigenous fruits sourced from the rich and colorful Filipino soil—sought to find the most talented local artists who could also show their support and honor for our local farmers through art.

Last July, the brand put out a call for all kinds of artwork—digital, traditional, or even unconventional— through the #LivinLovinLocal Art Contest, which shows not only the drink, but also their love for the Philippines, all the beautiful things one can find in the country, and most importantly, honouring the hard work of our Filipino farmers and their produce.

The second place goes to Grace Maligalig whose artwork showcases a miniature Filipino boodle fight handmade from clay.

The third place goes to Dyanna Mae Cañas for her artwork showcasing Filipino farmers as unsung frontliners.

Artists from all over responded to the call, posting their amazing Locally artwork on Facebook and Instagram. Many used digital and traditional art to express their creativity, but some also went above and beyond, even going so far as to create new recipes that use Locally juices! Everyone’s art not only expressed how they felt but also supported their brothers and sisters in a time when it’s definitely needed—one can say that the contest was truly fruit-ful!

“Filipinos are known for their resilience and creativity – and what better way to bring these two together than through art. We are truly amazed with the entries submitted to us. Each work of art is a showcase of talent, passion, and love for local!” said Gretchen King, Category Manager for Beverage.

Locally announced the winners of the contest on September 9; Athea Monique (@hysteriaprime) won the grand prize, with Grace Maligalig (@gracemaligalig) and Dyanna Mae Cañas (@dyannameowww) winning second and third place, respectively. The winners all got special prizes from Locally, as well as the opportunity to work with the brand in key education projects in the future.

Artists aspiring to show support for local and win prizes will have more chances, as Locally will still be hosting more Localove amazing art activities, as well as another round of the contest—so stay tuned! For more updates and info on Locally’s promos, follow Locally on Facebook at facebook.com/LocallyPH and Instagram at @locally_ph.