Catch the hottest volleyball action live at the PSL Grand Prix- Free with any Cloudfone device!

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Cloudfone users can watch the games live for free! 

Cloudfone and the Philippine SuperLiga (PSL) forge a new partnership to bring league perks to Cloudfone users and first-in-the-Philippines in-game innovations.

The PSL taps Cloudfone as the league’s first technology sponsor in the 2017 Chooks-to-Go PSL Grand Prix Conference. 

The Grand Prix, which officially starts on October 28, will be marked with a grand opening, including the public launch of the tie-up. Karch Kiraly, head coach of the United States women’s volleyball team, will be among the special guests of honor during the opening. 

Free admission for Cloudfone users

Cloudfone users can let out their biggest cheers as they root for their favorite players and team as they watch the games live and for free at the Filoil Flying V Centre in San Juan. 

Cloudfone devices, including feature phones and smartphones, become free Lower Box passes, and entitle all Cloudfone users to see the games during the Grand Prix Conference for free until the grand finale on December 16 as the best teams of the league go face-to-face for the championship rounds.

“They just have to show their phone units and register at the gate. We will always reserve a special section for all Cloudfone users inside the venue so that they can have the best seats, the best view to watch the games,” says PSL Events Director Dr. Ian Laurel.

This perk gives Cloudfone users unparalleled experience of the sport. There’s no need to buy tickets, which are being sold at the venue, at SM Tickets booths at SM malls, and online at smtickets.com.

“All they need to do is come over, watch, and enjoy the best volleyball action that we have--the best players, the best teams in women’s volleyball right now,” says Dr. Laurel.

The PSL games take place on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at the Filoil Flying V Centre in San Juan, and at different provinces in Luzon and Visayas. All games are aired live on ESPN5 at 4:00 to 8:00 PM, with replays of select matches on the next day. 

“As the only professional volleyball league here, PSL believes in elevating the quality of the sport while making it more accessible for Filipinos from all regions to enjoy the games. Cloudfone is aligned with the same mission of bringing global standards in our products and making these available to all Filipinos. Both Cloudfone and PSL advocate for the same thing, to bring quality within reach of our customers and audiences,” explains Ray Caguin, Cloudfone Group Brand Manager.

Cloudfone has already established itself as a brand that provides more value beyond what the usual phones offer. “In all our partnerships, we ensure that we give customers an access to lifestyle wants and wishes. And we are always happy to get those values from our partnerships and give them to our customers. Now, with the PSL agreement, Cloudfone gives access to exciting and world-class quality volleyball games that Cloudfone users can enjoy for one full conference. Owning one of our feature phones, the Cloudfone Lite premier, which only retails at P499 already gives you unlimited access for the entire conference,” Caguin adds.

The league’s schedule is available on the PSL website philippinesuperliga.com.

New sports technology

The partnership could not have come at a better time. Aside from providing benefits to sports fans through free games for Cloudfone users, this new alliance introduces the tablet system to Philippine volleyball.

“We welcome the partnership of Cloudfone with PSL. This is a big support because in this Grand Prix, we are launching the tablet system for the competition. The timing of the partnership is really good,” says PSL President Ramon Suzara.

The PSL precedes other leagues in the country as it pioneers the Volleyball Challenge System, which requires the use of tablets. Cloudfone, as the PSL’s official technology partner, provides all the tablets needed to make this breakthrough possible.

The Volleyball Challenge System kicked off at International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) games in 2013 and was first adopted at an Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro in 2016. It allows coaches to use a tablet to officially call timeouts and request challenges through video review, among others. 

“This is being used now in international volleyball. There used to be just a button that coaches press underneath their seats when they need to call a timeout. But this time, we have a tablet,” says Dr. Laurel.

The PSL begins implementing the system in the Grand Prix’s semi-finals. All teams to make it to this stage are issued Cloudfone Cloudpad tablets.

These developments showcase the two organizations’ common passion for innovation, volleyball, and elevating Filipinos’ skills and talents to international standards. 

“The Philippine SuperLiga is the only league sanctioned by the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) and the FIVB,” says Dr. Laurel. “We want to keep up with the standards that they set. We follow competition regulations like an international governing body.”

Fans of the sport and the brand alike can know more about Cloudfone’s products and services by approaching Cloudfone booths installed at game venues or visiting cloudfone.com.ph. 

The company offers a wide range of devices such as the recently launched Next Infinity Series boasting screens with an 18:9 aspect ratio.

Expect equally exciting announcements about Cloudfone and their partnership with PSL as the conference progresses.

For more awesome Cloudfone information, visit www.cloudfone.com.ph.

Tindig Marawi : Mindanao Peace Advocate Robin Padilla Launches "Kabahayan, Kabuhayan for Marawi"

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Robin Padilla well known film director, screenwriter, producer, actor and MINDANAO Peace Advocate launched, Tindig Marawi, yesterday, October 26, 2017 held at Ilustrado, Intramuros, Manila. 

Tindig Marawi, Padilla's  personal advocacy to help rebuild the war-torn city and provide support for its people in terms of shelter and livelihood opportunities.

Marawi City, officially known as the Islamic City of Marawi, is the capital and the only city in the province of Lanao del Sur on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. The people of Marawi are called the Maranaos and speak the Maranao language. They are named after Lake Lanao, which is called Meranauin the language, upon whose shores Marawi lies. The city is also called the "Summer Capital of the South" because of its higher elevation and cooler climate.

All hopes and effort for the full-blown rehabilitation, reconstruction and rebuilding to get back into normalcy of the city after the five-month battle against Islamic State-inspired terrorists.

“Ang Mindanao at kapayapaan ay dalawang bagay na malapit sa aking puso,” Padilla shares, explaining why the Marawi Siege that lasted for five months has impacted him in a big way. 

Unknown to many, Padilla has already started helping the people of Marawi since the war started last May by reaching out to friends, relatives, and private companies to gather relief goods for those displaced by the war. Padilla also recently donated Php5 million for the psycho-social intervention of the kids of Marawi and personally distributed Php5 million worth of relief goods to affected families.

Despite these efforts, Padilla admits that the people of Marawi need so much more help.

An advocate and dedicated Filipino, Padilla created the “Tindig, Marawi” movement to create heightened awareness on the critical needs of the people of Marawi despite the recent government’s declaration on the end of the Marawi siege. 

Padilla said that the worst thing that could happen is for the public to forget that the people of Marawi still needs everyone’s help, especially at this time of rebuilding.

“Ang Tindig Marawi po ay isang kilusan, hindi poi to pansariling pagkilos ko lamang. Inaanyayahan ko po ang lahat na tumulong para sa pagbangon at pagtindig na muli ng Marawi. Natapos man po ang digmaan, napakalaki pa rin po ng kanilangang pangangailangan. Bahay, hanapbuhay, pagkain, ospital, paaralan—napakarami pong nawasak sa Marawi at malawakang pagtulong po ang kailangan para makatindig silang muli,” Padilla said during in a press conference yesterday.

Damaged buildings and houses. (Reuters/Romeo Ranoco)

Padilla said that he hopes to use “Tindig, Marawi” as a springboard to generate more support from private individuals, corporations and organizations to support and help in the rebuilding of Marawi.

During at the yesterday’s press conference, Bhavna Suresh, managing director and Chief Executive Officer of the global property portal Lamudi, signed a memorandum of understanding to officially partner with the Tindig Marawi program, particularly in the establishment of a portal that will help serve as a fund-raising platform for the rebuilding of shelters in Marawi.

Lito Villanueva, managing director of the financial technology company FINTQ, is also collaborating with Tindig Marawi through the “Pabuhay” component where they commit to assist the Marawi victims regain their livelihood and facilitate organic farming and micro business training through their program, KasamaKa. 

They will also kickstart the Tindig Marawi Livelihood Fund, hoping to raise a minimum of P10 million which will be used to provide seed money to the people of Marawi so they could start and rebuild their businesses.

Dr. Potre Diampuan 

Also present during the press conference was Interfaith peace advocate Dr. Potre Diampuan who shared with the media the three things that the Maranaos need at this time – Shelter, Subsistence and Sustainability. 

Padilla appealed for media, government and non-government, and all to support this cause - Tinding Marawi.

“Umaasa ako na sana’y itong proyekto nating Tindig Marawi ay maka-antig sa puso ng ating mga kababayan na tumulong sa mga kapatid nating naapektuhan sa katatapos lang na labanan sa Marawi,” Padilla said.

Padilla mentioned some of his colleagues in the industry, such as actor Piolo Pascual and director Joyce Bernal, have already donated to the Tindig Marawi fund and Padilla hopes that more people will follow suit.

Halloween Weekend Special and October Rock Festival at Chaos Nightclub, City of Dreams Manila

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City of Dreams Manila’s Chaos night club ends October on a high note with a Halloween Weekend Special and a rock festival featuring the country’s most sought after DJs, singers and bands.

For a spine-chilling revelry, Chaos casts the spotlight on DJs: Brandon Jon, David Ardiente, and Emil Angeles to spin retro tunes in “Nostalgia” on October 26th; and Trapped, MVRXX, Jet Boado, and Supmerman to showcase different music genres from hip-hop, pop to EDM in “Across The Board” on October 27th.

An extraordinary ghoulish night dubbed as “Out of the Norm” features the Trap and Dubstep beats of DJs JJ Saur, Nathan J, and MK Thompson on October 28th as co-presented by Heineken. The Halloween Weekend special will be hosted by MC Ronthug.

Partygoers are encouraged to show off their scariest and most creative costumes for a chance to be chosen as the best in male and female Halloween attire and win a bottle of Bacardi each.

The last installment of Chaos’ rock music festival held on Sundays of October highlights Nicole Asensio of General Luna and Ney Dimaculangan of 6Cyclemind onOctober 29.

Nicole Asensio, the former lead vocalist of all-girl rock band General Luna, with her powerful pipes, will perform a repertoire of songs from her debut solo album “Schizoprano”. Combining her background in theatre and classical music with her rock and roll vocal prowess, tracks like “Leader for A Day”, All in All”, Wag (Mo Na Ako Mahalin)”, and “A Song On A Broken String” will have the crowd fired up and wanting for more.

Aptly concluding the month’s line-up of rock bands is Ney Dimaculangan, the former frontman of 6Cyclemind who will be performing with the eponymous band – NEY – together with Arnee Escobedo, Patch Sanchez, Kervi Capin, and Louie Lopez. Armed with an album that was released in March, the group will set the stage ablaze with their top tracks: “Doble Kara”, “Sa Akin Ka Na Lang”, “Kahit Saan, Kahit Kailan”, and “Habag”, among others.

Entrance is free for the October Rockfest on October 29. Door charge is priced at P500 inclusive of one drink for the Halloween Weekend Special from October 26 to 28. For Chaos VIP table reservations, guests can call 0917-8863678 or go to www.chaosmanila.com.

Chef Anton Amoncio's newest culinary challenge

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Celebrity Chef Anton Amoncio takes on a new culinary challenge. 

This time as an online culinary sensation with his ‘Anton’s Food Corner’ on YouTube. Chef Anton was the grand prize winner of Asian Food Channel’s Food Hero Asia which was held in Singapore last year. He is the first Filipino to win in the prestigious competition.

The concept of the online food corner follows Chef Anton as he takes on the challenge of selecting any man on the street and cooking for him within an allotted budget. He goes to the market or grocery and buys all the necessary ingredients for the meal.

Sans his apron and toque, Chef Anton solves anyone’s concern on how to cook sumptuous meals even on a shoestring budget.

Tipid baon for kids. Dalawang ulam for P150. Silog for breakfast. Merienda snacks for the whole tropa. Salted eggs with a twist. 

No worry. Chef Anton have it covered! 

He has the Midas touch when it comes to transforming simple ingredients into fantastic and delicious meals. Check out his YouTube channel and watch out how his flair for inventing the ideal recipes for solo or groups will give viewers creative ideas on what to serve on the dinner table.

Chef Anton’s love affair with foods is visible when you watch him at ease using a knife, tossing steamed vegetables, blending fresh fruits, mixing flavorful seasonings, and whisking eggs. All these and more in store at Anton’s Food Corner.

“I have been wanting to do this online cooking show for the longest time! I’m so grateful that it is finally fulfilled through Anton’s Food Corner. I want to let everyone realize that you can cook and enjoy great meals like you are in a fancy restaurant even on a limited budget. Cooking and dining must be savored with pleasure. I want to inspire and share culinary tips,” explains Chef Anton.

Chef Anton Amoncio is a talent of Asian Artists Agency. For inquiries, please call (02) 855-4765 or (02) 405-4423, email info@asianartistsagency.com, and visit fb.com/asianartistsagency

GCash: Pay for everyday purchases using your mobile phone

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Recent surveys often report that millennials would rather lose their wallet than lose their phone. Are wallets and cash things of the past?

GCash seems to be making this happen sooner by introducing the scan to pay feature in the GCash App. 

GCash is the mobile wallet service for Globe customers used to pay bills, send money or buy load. Now, the new feature lets you pay for goods and services just by scanning a QR code using your phone.

“We want to give the people a different kind of experience where all they will be needing is their phone to pay for their daily expenses. With scan to pay, there will soon be a time when GCash can already be used to pay your neighborhood sari-sari store or even the balut or ice cream vendor just by scanning the QR code sticker of the vendor. It has been done in other places and we’re also doing it here,” said Anthony Thomas, President and CEO of Mynt which operates GCash.

The scan to pay feature can now be used at Mercato Centrale, Kabisera, and Ibiza, among many others, in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. 

It is also being rolled out in in various establishments such as malls, fastfood joints, pharmacies, at movie theaters.

To experience the cashless lifestyle with scan to pay, all you need to do is download the GCash App which is available for both Android and iOS devices. Top up or cash in at Globe Stores or GCash Partner Outlets such as SM Business Centers, Puregold, Cebuana Lhuillier, and 7-Eleven. 

Find the QR code of the merchant then just use your GCash App to scan the code and pay. This is a whole new level of cashless lifestyle.

The GCash App scan to pay feature is definitely a game-changer, making cash so yesterday. If you want to experience the scan to pay feature of GCash, head on to Glorietta 4 this October 25!

Try it and you’ll agree, cash is so yesterday. GCash mo na yan!.