For GCash users, rejoice! Make this coming payday, extra sweet with this incredible treat!
This October 15, at J. CO. Donuts as GCash QR partner, your favorite Alcapone can be purchased with just your smartphone. And more surprise, just scan to pay using GCash QR on October 15 and 16 and get 2 dozen donuts for only Php 500 ( from the original Php 650)!
Purchase 2 pre-packed dozen donuts for only Php 500 when you use GCash Scan to Pay.
But wait, there's more! For new GCash users, register using the code JCODONUT and get Php 100! *Receive within 3 to 5 days
Term & Conditions:
1. Enjoy P150 discount when you buy 2 pre-packed dozen donuts for only P500 with GCash QR.
2. Promo is valid only in a single transaction, once per mobile number per device per person per day, regardless of the branch it was availed.
3. The 2 dozen donuts is composed of 1 dozen of Alcapone donuts and another dozen of pre-assorted donuts which includes
1 Blueberry More, 1 White Desert, 1 Jacky Chunk, 1 Strawberry Choco Caviar, 1 Copa Banana, 1 Avocado di Caprio, 1 Choco Caviar, 1 Katy Berry, 1 Coco Loco, 1 Meisisipi and 2 Oreology donuts.
4. Promo is valid only on October 15 and 16, 2018, from 10am to 6pm only.
5. Available in all JCO branches accepting GCash QR payments nationwide.
6. Open to all existing and new GCash App users.
7. Only GCash Scan to Pay transactions are eligible for this promotion; customer has to pay the full amount to the merchant.
8. Discount will be given immediately by the JCO frontliner upon payment via GCash QR.
9. This promotion cannot be used in conjunction with any other GCash QR cashback promotions, as well as any other JCO promotions.
10. This promo is valid for dine-in and take-out transaction only. Any advanced orders or bulk orders placed in the store or via online delivery serviceson the days of the promo will not be allowed.
11. The promo cannot be exchanged for other items or discounts and cannot be used in conjunction with other promos. In the purchase of goods and services which are on promotional discount, the senior citizen can avail of the promotional discount or the discount provided under the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010, whichever is higher.
Plans for travel? Enjoy travel deals and data roaming perks at the first ever Smart Travel Sale Fair!
On a hunt for the best travel deals? Mark your calendar as Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) holds the first ever Smart Travel Sale Fair at the World Trade Center in Pasay City on Oct. 12 to 14, 2018.
A huge travel extravaganza, the Smart Travel Sale Fair brings together major airlines and over 100 agencies and booking partners to offer exciting deals perfect for your holiday getaways and bucket list destinations.
Kat Luna-Abelarde, FVP and Group Head of International Roaming and & Carrier Business for PLDT and Smart, and (right) Alice Ramos, VP and Department Head of International Roaming & Carrier Business for Smart, during the Smart Travel Fair Press Conference
Groundbreaking pre-booking feature for data roaming packages
At the event, Smart is set to introduce its groundbreaking pre-booking feature for data roaming packages - a first in the country. This unique feature will allow customers to conveniently buy their data roaming services ahead of their trip, so they won't have to worry about staying connect online while traveling and exploring the world.
As a big treat, customers pre-booking at Smart's themed booth at the event will get 50 percent discount on Smart’s data roaming products. All Smart customers can also enjoy 50 percent discount on the Php100 entrance fee by simply presenting a special text message from Smart before paying at the ticket counters.
Alice Ramos, VP and Department Head of International Roaming & Carrier Business for Smart
Celebrating Filipinos' passion for traveling
“The first ever Smart Travel Sale Fair is a huge celebration of the Filipinos’ growing passion for exploring the world and sharing all these memorable travel experiences with loved ones,” said Kat Luna-Abelarde, FVP and Group Head of International Roaming & Carrier Business for PLDT and Smart.
“That’s why aside from giving the best airline promos and hotel discounts, the Smart World Travel Sale Fair also offers 50 percent discount on new and improved Smart data roaming products so you can enjoy a more convenient and worry-free getaways in over 153 destinations,” she added.
When you roam with Smart, you have all the travel information you need at your fingertips. You can also hail a cab using an app, book flights and hotels on the go, track your trip or map out your destinations, translate foreign words in a snap, and, most importantly, share all your travel experiences with loved ones in real time on Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat and via top messaging apps.
One-stop portal for worry-free data roaming
Smart customers can easily purchase and monitor their data roaming activities while traveling with Smart’s Data Roaming Manager, a one-stop portal that features all available data roaming products as well as keeps track of data roaming usage while on the go.
The Data Roaming Manager is accessible to all Smart customers traveling in over 153 countries. Just follow these 4 easy steps when outside the country:
TURN OFF WIFI on your smartphone
TURN ON DATA ROAMING and MOBILE DATA
Open your smartphone's web browser and go to roam.smart.com.ph
Select the Data Roaming Package that’s right for you and CLICK “SUBSCRIBE”.
With just a simple click, the portal allows you to conveniently subscribe to Smart’s suite of new and improved data roaming products – from the data-packed GigaRoam, which offers 1GB data roaming valid for 5 days for as low as Php999, to the no-frills Roam Lite, which offers light web surfing and social media apps access valid for 24 hours for as low as Php150. Data packs are also available for social media use and browsing, starting at P150, valid for 24 hours.
To find out how you can catch exciting deals at the Smart Travel Sale Fair, check out Smart’s official Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages for updates.
You can also follow #RoamWithSmart for updates and visit smart.com.ph/Roaming or more details on how to make the most of Smart’s data roaming offers.
Expect to be mesmerized as two of the country’s renowned thespians and real-life couple Franco and Ayen Laurel are staging their first ever concert together, KITANG DALAWA, at the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino on October 11, 2018.
The concert, which covers a wide range of musical genres from Broadway, Original Pilipino musicals, Pop, Jazz to Gospel and Kundiman, is co-presented by PLDT Home Fibr, the country’s most powerful broadband, in line with its push to bring world-class acts into the spotlight.
Joining them in the concert are their children Mariella Laurel, Hasan and Angia Laurel with the special participation of Whiplash, Joni Galeste and Jourdan Bartolome.
KITANG DALAWA is written and directed by Floy Quintos, musical direction by Von De Guzman, lighting design by Monino Duque, choreography by Cecile Martinez and PJ Rebullida, Set Design by Mitoy Sta. Ana, Costume Design by Rajo Laurel for House of Laurel, JC Buendia, Jojie Lloren, M Barretto and Jaz Cerezo.
For tickets, call 832-3704 or 891-9999 or visit www.ticketworld.com.ph and www.culturalcenter.gov.ph.
Peek into the pantry of any Filipino home and you will find a can of sardines—the all-time favorite mealtime fare of Filipino families.
Need a hearty breakfast to start off your day? Pop a can of sardines. Paired with sinangag or bread, made into an omelette, sautéed with your favorite veggies, or simply eaten straight from the can, sardines are so versatile and easy to prep that no kitchen should ever be without it.
Because sardines are a staple at mealtimes, it is witness to the happy chatter and precious bonding moments shared by Filipino families at the dining table.
“Tipidity” follows the story of a young newlywed couple played by Karl Medina and Kia Del Rosario who are suddenly overwhelmed by the financial responsibilities that they need to hurdle.
This priceless custom is what comes to mind as MEGA Sardines, the Number 1 sardines brand in the Philippines, officially launches its new digital campaign and promise of #MegaGandaAngBuhay, a world play on “May iga-ganda ang buhay.” Through a troika of compelling and relatable short films, the campaign aims to present heartwarming everyday slice-of-life narratives that every Filipino can relate to.
Kia Del Rosario breathes life into a fun, quirky, and very relatable character in MEGA Sardines’ “Tipidity.”
For instance, in its debut short film titled “Tipidity,”MEGA Sardines tells the story of young newlyweds (played by Karl Medina and Kia Del Rosario) who, accustomed as they are to their easygoing lifestyle, are suddenly overwhelmed by the financial responsibilities that couples need to hurdle.
While enjoying delicious and affordable MEGA Sardines, the newlyweds realize that they need to watch their daily expenditures to make ends meet.
Director and public relations specialist Chris Cahilig, who is the director behind a slew of viral, award-winning short films for various brands, notes that “Tipidity” and the rest of the #MegaGandaAngBuhay shorts hit close to home as they “cast a new light on timeless Filipino themes and values through humor, sentiments, or a perfect blend of both.”
“Tipidity” and the rest of the #MegaGandaAngBuhay shorts aim to present everyday slice-of-life narratives that Filipino families can relate to. PHOTO 5: Through compelling acting and narrative, “Tipidity” casts a new light on timeless Filipino themes and values through humor, sentiments, or a mix of both.
“MegaGanda Ang Buhay imparts a message of optimism, passion, and resilience as it narrates the story of the ordinary Filipino in a contemporary and extraordinary way,” Cahilig points out. “Tipidity is all about having a positive mindset—one that assures us that even when the present times call for practicality, we can live an easy, comfortable, and good-quality life through simple and doable means.
“Through Tipidity and the rest of the MegaGanda Ang Buhay videos, we would like to show that MEGA has always been the Filipino consumers’ go-to brand of sardines, especially in the most sensitive phases and transitions in their lives.”
Aside from “Tipidity,” MEGA Sardines is set to launch two more inspiring short films—“Adulting” and “First Day”—under its #MegaGandaAngBuhay campaign during the final quarter of the year. The videos can be viewed on MEGA Sardines’ official Facebook page.
“Tipidity” was made possible by Tiu Lim Foundation (executive producer), Rommel Sales (cinematography), Yuji Gonzales (screenplay), Alec Figuracion (offline editor), Kenneth Amparo (online editor), Melai Entuna (line producer), Clark Lopez (assistant director), Kat Salinas (sound design), Richard Gonzales (scoring), Yani Bautista (production manager), and Johanna Evangelista (production coordinator). “Tipidity” was shot at Amaia Skies Sta. Mesa.
Manufactured by Mega Global Corporation, MEGA Sardines offers the freshest and most delicious sardines packed within 12 hours from catching to canning. It is available in easy-to-open cans and pouch formats for convenience.
MEGA Sardines is available in supermarkets nationwide, with a wide array of variants like MEGA Sardines in Tomato Sauce, Tomato Sauce with Chili, Spanish-Style, Natural Oil; MEGA Extra Hot Sardines; MEGA Fried Sardines Tausi and MEGA Fried Sardines Hot and Spicy.
The MoneyGram Foundation awarded a new grant worth more than $50,000 to the Asia Foundation in the Philippines as it announced during an event. MoneyGram Ambassador Robin Padilla leading the launching of Library on Wheels held at the Aurora Quezon Elementary School in San Andres, Manila, on Tuesday, October 9, 2018.
The grant will provide 50,000 new books and 20 “MoneyGram Library on Wheels” to 100 schools in the Philippines over two years. The books, valued at $1.5 million, will directly benefit more than 500,000 students and teachers across underserved and rural Filipino communities.Over the next two years, four major events will be held at five schools without traditional libraries.
Education is the foundation of a generation's future. Representatives from both organizations spoke about the importance of literacy and education.
“The MoneyGram Foundation is committed to providing equal education to every child, especially those in underserved communities. By supporting the Asia Foundation’s mission to provide access to books and libraries across the Philippines, we are standing behind the idea that equal learning opportunities should be available for all, “ said Joann Chatfield, Chief Marketing Officer at MoneyGram.
Celebrity, actor, producer and advocate, MoneyGram ambassador Robin Padilla always support to this endeavor of promoting literacy to the country.
Programs aimed at boosting literacy and providing students with access to books have proven to have positive outcomes in the quality of education. Through the mobile “MoneyGram Gift Carts” and books, the Asia Foundation will be able to reach far flung communities that wouldn’t have access to learning resources.
“The Asia Foundation has provided books to the Philippines since 1954 and continues to believe in the power of literacy to positively impact lives, both now and in the future. The Asia Foundation is grateful to the MoneyGram Foundation for its support in helping communities across the Philippines,” said Deputy Country Representative Ethan Geary.
Aspire to be more with the Samsung Galaxy J6+ and J4+ launching this October. With these new devices, moving up has never been this stylish.
Premium Glossy Design
Whip out the Galaxy J6+ and J4+ at any moment. With its premium glossy back finish—a first for the J series—these fashionable models are designed to be flaunted. The phones come in striking colors: the Galaxy J6+ comes in red and gray while the Galaxy J4+ comes in black and gold color options.
Dual Lens Camera
Clearly capture important moments with friends and family with the Galaxy J6+’s upgraded camera. The device ensures a gallery of great images with its 13MP + 5MP dual lens rear camera, leaving the days of grainy, low-resolution images behind. With tons of sharper images, be ready to flood social media with vividly-captured photos.
Face Recognition
Experience the upgraded convenience of the Face Recognition feature. Previously seen only in Samsung‘s more premium lines, this unlocks the Galaxy J6+ and J4+ in one swift move. It’s as quick and as simple as taking a selfie.
Get the Galaxy J6+ and J4+ today and move up to a more sophisticated smartphone experience.
The Galaxy J6+ and J4+ will be available beginning October 13 at a suggested retail price of PHP 10,990 and PHP 6,990, respectively. To know more, visit any Samsung-authorized store nationwide or visitfacebook.com/SamsungPH orsamsung.com/ph .
Phenomenal Star Maine Mendoza is a hot topic once again. Recently, a new endorsement shoot of hers leaked online and her hawk-eyed legions of fans were quick to grab the receipts. She was spotted at what appears to be the pictorial shoot for Maxi-Peel and word has it, she's the new endorser of their latest product called Maxi-Peel ZERO.
Here's what we know:
Word has it that she's looking for something more than just a basic cleanser, and she feels that her old brand simply doesn't make the cut anymore given her very hectic lifestyle. That's why she's making the switch. We've seen Maine endorse all sorts of products but over the years, she has become much more selective in terms of products and brands she works with, choosing only the ones that she truly believes in. This is why she's not just the top celebrity endorser in this country, she is also the most compelling. Just very recently, Maine was one of the winners at the 8th EdukCircle Awards bagging two awards, the Most Influential Female Endorser and the Best Female Variety Show Host.
Could this be the reason why Maine has been posting more selfies recently? Her supporters have been pointing out that her skin is to-die-for. Not a blemish in sight! And they are quick to add that her glowing skin is the perfect complement to her endearing personality.
Reese Dianson, a Maine loyalist, proudly exclaims: "Love namin si Maine because with her, what you see is what you get. Hindi mo siya mapipilit sa isang bagay na ayaw niya. Kaya kung magpapalit nga siya ng brand, yun talaga ang kanyang paniniwala. So kami, as true believers, lilipat din kami!" For Becca Lizada who has followed Maine from the first time she made her debut at Eat Bulaga: "Si Maine, totoong tao yan. Walang halong kaplastikan. Bawat galaw at salita niya, yun siya sa real life! Kaya sa endorsements niya, choosy si Maine dahil pangalan niya ang nakataya!".
True or not, Maine's fans are buzzing with excitement and if it is, we're betting that just like any product she endorses, Maxi-Peel ZERO will soon be flying off the shelves, too.
MANILA, October , 2018 – Imagine what you can do with your smartphone if you can save 31 days in a year without the hassle of wall-charging with cables or carrying a power bank. In that time, you can not only make many important calls, but also focus on your passion, work, and day-to-day activities related to your device.
A low-battery notification is the last thing that a busy, multi-tasking individual needs, especially during crunch time. When a smartphone’s battery power gets dangerously low, you know that high-performance tasks like calls, listening to music, watching videos, playing games, or using mobile data are no-no’s until you plug the device in to a wall socket or a power bank.
However, access to a power source isn’t a guarantee that you can immediately jump back to the activities interrupted by a low-battery notification—more often than not, smartphones require around an hour to bring the user back to normal operations.
With a fast-paced lifestyle, waiting around for your device to stock enough power to fuel your most pressing tasks simply won’t do. You need a smartphone that can keep up with your pace, like the OPPO Find X or the OPPO F9.
Groundbreaking rapid-charge technology
The high-end OPPO Find X and mid-range OPPO F9 both boast of the breakthrough VOOC Flash Charge technology. This groundbreaking proprietary tech was developed by OPPO to deliver more power to select devices in a lot less time. Compared to other quick-charge features in the market, VOOC uses a higher current instead of increasing the voltage during the charging process.
A standard 5V 1A charger reaches its full charge in 200 minutes when the smartphone is off, and 255 minutes when turned on. With OPPO’s VOOC flash charger, it zooms up to full charge in only 76 minutes when turned off and 95 minutes when on. When the smartphone is off, the VOOC flash charger charges 124 minutes faster than the standard charger. If a user charges his or her phone once a day, they save 45,260 minutes in a year, which is converted to approximately 754.33 hours, or 31 days—or one whole month! VOOC lets you power through your days with this extra time, and achieve more throughout the year.
User safety is also an OPPO guarantee with this technology—VOOC Flash Charge comes with five layers of protection that cover the charging adapter and the smartphone for a lightning-fast and super-safe charge.
Do more in less time
Don’t have 76 minutes to get to the full charge? The VOOC Flash Charge has you covered no matter how quick you need to be out the door. Within just five minutes of charging, you can expect to enjoy up to two hours of call time—more than enough to make all the important calls you need to before you get another charging opportunity.
Five minutes is all it takes to jump right back into the action with OPPO VOOC. You can take hundreds of photos and videos, plan and book your next trip, or answer important emails wherever you might be.
Fifteen minutes of charging also empowers you to listen to your favorite tunes, podcasts, and audio files for up to 30 hours; that’s around 1,200 songs in just fifteen minutes, roughly the length of five songs!
Entertainment buffs will be delighted that they can enjoy up to five hours of video time with a single 25-minute charge—more than enough juice to binge on five episodes of your favorite series or two of the latest blockbusters on the go. For avid mobile gamers, all they need is 35 minutes of charging time for more than four hours of intense gaming marathons!
The OPPO Find X is available for PHP 49,990.00 (8GB RAM, 256GB ROM) while the OPPO F9 retails for PHP 17,990.00 (6GB RAM, 64GB ROM).
For more information on OPPO’s exciting products and activities, like OPPO Philippines’ official Facebook page and follow @OPPOPhilippines on Twitter and Instagram.
Thousands of health and beauty items to have prices slashed off
Taguig City, Metro Manila — Hot off the heels of their 9.9 Sale participation last month, mobile wallet provider GCash will headline once again on the 10.10 Beauty Day Sale for October together with Lazada.
With unique and special finds, women have been regularly flocking the Health and Beauty category of Lazada to make it one of the most significant categories of the platform.
Lazada will be dedicating the said date into putting on sale thousands of beauty care products, such as fragrances, hair care, make up, and skin care items to name a few. And to make the offers even more appealing, GCash is providing more discounts if people use it as their payment option. By simply using the voucher "GCASHBEAUTY100" upon checkout, customers will get an additional 20% discount on their total cart purchase (discount capped at PHP 100).
"GCash is committed to enabling Filipinos not only with financial inclusivity, but with making their online shopping experience more convenient. With the new direct GCash checkout feature on Lazada, customers can now check out faster and never worry about not having a valid payment method again," said Anthony Thomas, President and CEO of Mynt. Mynt is the company which operates GCash.
GCash users can now pay directly using their GCash wallet upon checking out. An existing user will just need to select GCash as the payment method, link their GCash-registered mobile number, and tap a button to confirm payment. The enrolled GCash account would then be saved as the primary payment method on future purchases, saving log-in times.
To put money on GCash, a customer can go visit over 16,000 nearby GCash Partner Outlets nationwide, like 7-Eleven, SM Business Centers, Robinsons Business Centers, Puregold, and Villarica Pawnshop branches, and tell the cashier to cash-in to their GCash account. Cashing-in to a GCash account is free. Once funded, customers can now shop and checkout at Lazada.
More than 5,000 Citi Philippines employees, with their families and friends, marked recently the bank’s annual Global Community Day (GCD) by doing various service activities in their local communities.
Citi Philippines CEO Aftab Ahmed (center) with Citi volunteers at the Upper Bicutan Elementary School in Taguig
“Citi is committed to making a positive difference in the Philippines. Participation in our Global Community Day continues to grow every year and I’m proud to volunteer alongside more than 5,000 of my colleagues and members of their families,” said Citi Philippines chief executive officer Aftab Ahmed.
This year, GCD volunteers took part in Brigada Eskwela, an annual project of the Department of Education to prepare public schools for a new school year. In five days, Citi volunteers painted classroom desks and chairs, cleaned schools, brought plants and refurbished textbooks. They also helped build and paint 10 homes and prepare for planting lots in Cavite; conducted workshops on career readiness, finance and legal matters; donated clothes and toys and showed a movie for street children; and took part in the Freedom Walk to raise awareness of and respect for people with disabilities.
Citi ASEAN & Philippines operations and technology head Abhijit Kumta (right) and Citi ASEAN & Japan finance and risk shared services head Jim McCue (left) at the Gawad Kalinga Bayanihan Village in Cavite
Citi Philippines chief finance officer Martin McLeod at the Sto. Nino Elementary School in Marikina
Citi consumer business risk management head Erwin Wiriadi at the Ninoy Aquino Elementary School in Malabon
This year’s GCD partners were the Philippine Business for Social Progress, Gawad Kalinga, Bayan Academy, ChildHope Philippines, Habitat for Humanity, GMA Kapuso Foundation, World Vision Foundation and the Philippine Foundation for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled.
(L-R) Pasig City vice mayor Iyo Bernardo, Philippine Federation for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled (PFRD) president Manuel Agcaoili and Citi Philippines CEO Aftab Ahmed
Globally, more than 100,000 Citi volunteers from over 450 cities across 90 countries and territories participated in 1,400 service projects helping to address a range of community needs. Citi has contributed nearly four million hours of service to GCD projects in hundreds of cities since the initiative was launched in 2006.
(L-R) Citi talent and learning development head Agnes Mondonedo, Citi public affairs head Lisa Coory, and country human resources officer Sarab Singh at Bayan Academy
i country legal head Pia Lacson (left) and Atty. Riza Del Rosario at Bayan Academy
To learn more about Citi’s citizenship efforts across the globe and to review the 2017 Global Citizenship Report, visit http://citizenship.citigroup.com.
LionHearTV.net brings
back the much awaited #RAWRAwards2018 on November 14, Wednesday, 6pm at Le Rêve Pool Party Venue and Events Place. The annual award-giving body is backed up by the Filipino blogging community,
particularly the entertainment blogs spearheaded by the aforementioned site.
A total of 25 awards are at stake in this year’s RAWR Awards. Dubbed as a
spectacle of entertainment celebrities; apart from a 250-strong support from the
new media practitioners (bloggers) across the country, PR groups are all in
support as well as the respective fans of the listed nominees.
The awards are grouped under three major
categories—Lion, Cub and Pride.
See list of categories and the corresponding
nominees:
CUB
·Bibo Award
The award
clearly indicates being active or maybe the brightest child star the public has
come to endear with. The recipient of the award has this innocence that can be
described as ‘breath of fresh air’; he or she has shown dedication at work
despite his or her young age.
Nominees are
Xia Vigor (The Kids Choice), Baeby Baste (Eat Bulaga), Chunsa Jung (Your Face Sounds Familiar
Kids Edition), Elia Ilano (Sana
Dalawa Ang Puso), Leanne Bautista
(The Cure), Yuan Francisco (Victor
Magtanggol), Justin James Quilantang
(Playhouse) and Sofia Pablo
(Onanay).
·Favorite
Bida
Bida means
the lead—it can refer to either the star on a television show or in a film. The
Favorite Bida of is someone who gave a remarkable performance. Though being a
protagonist back then are the victims and who allow the antagonist to just
abuse him or her; today, the Bida knows how to fight and still earn the
sympathy of the audience.
Nominees are
Coco Martin (FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano),
Kathryn Bernardo (La Luna Sangre), Enrique Gil (Bagani), Alden Richards (Victor Magtanggol), Barbie Forteza (Inday Will Always Love
You), Erich Gonzales (The Blood
Sisters), Marian Rivera (Super
Ma’am), and Bianca Umali (Kambal
Karibal).
·Favorite
Kontrabida
Any Bida
will not be as effective and convincing if his or her kontrabida fails to
deliver. The said award is given to the antagonist who made the audience hate
them because of the guts and he or she can steal the spotlight from the lead if
given the chance. With many bankable artists turn into the villains they are
now, one can only be hailed as the Ultimate Kontrabida.
Nominees are
Kyline Alcantara (Kambal Karibal), Gladys Reyes (Inday Will Always Love
You), Jhong Hilario (FPJ’s Ang
Probinsyano), Ryan Eigenmann
(Bagani), Richard Gutierrez (La Luna
Sangre), Katrina Halili (The
Stepdaughters), John Estrada (Victor
Magtanggol), and Gabby Eigenmann
(Contessa).
·Beshie ng
Taon
In any
story, he or she is the sidekick, the supporter who cheers for the Bida.
Oftentimes, he or she is overlooked and taken for granted, but because of his
or her contribution to tell and complete a story—he or she gives the lead a
special support system and because of that—he or she deserves that recognition,
too.
Nominees are
Zaijan Jaranilla (Bagani), Pauline Mendoza (Kambal Karibal), Joross Gamboa (La Luna Sangre), Super Tekla (Inday Will Always Love
You), Darren Espanto (The How’s of
Us), Dion Ignacio (Victor
Magtanggol), Karla, MC, Lassy, Wacky
Kiray (Gandarrapido), and Mark
Neumann (I Love You Hater).
·The Great
Comeback
Stars are
born, but not all are able to have that longevity in the industry. Seldom for
those who shunned away from the limelight are given another chance to shine;
there are a few or one who is able to reclaim his or her status as a celebrity.
The said star may have been missed truly by his or her fans or the public as a
whole and still able to score a smashing comeback.
Nominees are
JM de Guzman, Kristine Hermosa, Manolo
Pedrosa, Aga Muhlach, Kylie Padilla, Jolo Revilla, Maricel
Soriano and Mark Anthony Fernandez.
·Movie ng
Taon
From
September 2017 to September this year, movies have created abuzz not just
because of its topnotch performance, its storytelling but it has somehow caught
the attention both the moviegoers and the critics. Every year, the local and
international film industry offer materials that created such a stir and even
break box-office records as well.
Nominees are
The Hows of Us, Miss Granny, Sid & Aya, Liway,
Signal Rock, Buy Bust, Never Not Love You,
and Loving in Tandem.
·Bet na Bet
na Teleserye
Each year,
the quality of our TV shows or series have become more competitive, innovative
and impressive. Plots get deeper or crazier and the artists become better.
Truly, these shows are testaments of how great Filipino artistry is.
Nominees are
FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano, Inday Will Always Love You, The Blood Sisters, The Good Son, La Luna Sangre,
Bagani, Ika-6 Na Utos, and Kambal
Karibal
·Hugot Song
of the Year
Songs
reflect the heart and the soul of an artist and it affect the listeners. This
is a song that made the public define a particular emotion—it can be joy,
sorrow or pain. That song is something that most people have that LSS or last
song syndrome or can be an anthem for the whole year round.
Nominees are
Tagpuan by Moira dela Torre (Kasal), Nadarang
by Shanti Dope, Di na Muli by Janine Tenoso
(Sid & Aya), Isa Pang Araw by Sarah Geronimo (Miss Granny), Sana by Marion Aunor (Never Not Love You), Mundo by IV of Spades, Lumang Tugtugin by Inigo Pascual, and Right
There by James Reid
·Pak na Pak
na Comedian
Most people
say that doing drama or action or engaging in a sexy act is difficult to
attain, however, making people laugh is even a hard task. Laughter is one of
the best medicines there is and someone has to have that timing and the knack
of throwing the right jokes and still enjoy the humor.
Nominees are
Vice Ganda, Angelica Panganiban, Michael
V., Super Tekla, Vhong Navarro, Paolo Ballesteros, Maine
Mendoza and Karla Estrada.
·Favorite
Newbie
Spotlighting
the freshest face[s] or maybe those who just ventured into the entertainment
circuit is one of the most exciting parts in this award-body. He or she has
impressed the public or the eyes of scrutinizing critics. Though new, the star
has made a good mark and was given that stamp of approval and predicted to have
a promising future in the industry.
Nominees are
Jacque 'Ate Girl' Gonzaga, Janine Berdin, Juliana Parizcova Segovia, Charlie
Dizon, Donny Pangilinan, Shanti Dope, Angelina Cruz, and Pauline
Mendoza.
LION
·Love Team of
the Year
This is
presented to the tandem that is most-loved by our dear LionhearTV Cubs. It is a pair that has captivated the hearts of
many. Not only do they make their fans believe in love, but they also set a
good example for their followers and to the younger generation as well. They
are two individuals that people can look up to on-and-off cam.
Nominees are
JoshLia, KathNiel, LizQuen, JaDine, MayWard, DerBie, DonKiss, and JuanBie tandems.
·Actor of the
Year
The
recognition is given to an outstanding male star. He stood out from the rest of
nominees for the said category. He has shown versatility and impressive
performance for his craft; set a standard. He effectively portrayed the role or
the character assigned to him and has affected a great audience, as well.
Nominees are
Coco Martin (FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano),
Joshua Garcia (The Good Son), Dingdong Dantes (Sid & Aya), Alden Richards (Ala-Ala), Daniel Padilla (The How’s Of Us), Christian Bables (Signal Rock), JM de Guzman (PHR Presents Araw-Gabi),
and Paulo Avelino (Goyo: Ang Batang
Heneral).
·Actress of
the Year
This is to
salute the exceptional performance of an actress. She broke all the norms. She
is a woman of both substance and talent, her character has empowered the female
populace. The award spotlights how the female artist has debunked the double
standards of Filipino on women and has proven that women can take big roles,
too.
Nominees are
Sunshine Dizon (Ika-6 Na Utos), Glaiza de Castro (Liway), Aiai Delas Alas (School Service), Bela Padilla (St. Gallen), Sarah Geronimo (Miss Granny), Anne Curtis (Buybust), Erich Gonzales (The Blood Sisters), and
Kathryn Bernardo (The Hows of Us).
·Favorite
Performer
The award is
for the artist who nailed both singing and dancing as well. He or she is a true
‘performer’ all-through-and-through and has owned the stage; outdone the strong
competition he or she had to face. The award signifies versatility.
Nominees are
Sarah Geronimo (This 15 Me), Jona (PRIMA Jona), Morissette Amon (Morissette is Made), Anne Curtis (Anne Kulit), Maja
Salvador (Maja on Stage), Alden
Richards (Adrenaline Rush), Martin
Nievera-Ogie Alcasid-Regine Velasquez-Erik Santos (#PAMORE), and KZ
Tandingan (SUPREME).
·Favorite TV
host
The Favorite TV Host is the face of the any
show that any audience get to enjoy watching whether on a weekday or on a
weekend basis. Some might say that this is the easiest job in the industry, but
one cannot make the viewers crave for more without the gab for words and the confidence
to carry a show. With his or her charm and commendable skills, this host is
truly a topnotch.
Nominees are
Boy Abunda (Tonight With Boy
Abunda), Vice Ganda (Gandang Gabi
Vice), Karla Estrada-Melai
Cantiveros-Jolina Magdangal (Magandang Buhay), Willie Revillame (Wowowin), JoWaPao
(Eat Bulaga – Sugod Bahay), Eugene
Domingo (Celebrity Bluff), Robi
Domingo-Kim Chiu (Star Hunt), and Luis
Manzano (I Can See Your Voice).
·Favorite
Radio DJ
He is the
person and the favorite voice on the radio waves. Despite the fact that they
can only be heard, but some radio stations have already managed to combine
audio-visual altogether like broadcasting on TV or on the Net—his or her
intended audience can now see how he or she does his or her job. But that voice
does not remain a voice but it has a great responsibility to create an impact
as well.
Nominees are
Papa Jackson (Energy FM 106.7), DJ Jhai Ho (MOR 101.9), Papa Dudut (Barangay LS 97.1), Nicole Hyala-Chris Tsuper (Love Radio
90.7), DJ Chacha (MOR 101.9), Slick Rick-Toni Tony-Sam YG (Magic
89.9), Papa Obet (Barangay LS 97.1),
and Kuya Chico (Energy FM 106.7).
·News
Personality of the Year (Female and Male)
The chosen
news personality female and male has done a great job in the field of journalism.
He or she has weathered through all the issues thrown at him or her. Apart from
that, he or she has showcased the passion and that brand of dedication and
determination to deliver newsworthy and noteworthy stories to the public.
Nominees for
Female are Jessica Soho, Bernadette Sembrano, Vicky Morales, Kara David, Mel Tiangco,
Korina Sanchez, Karen Davila, and Gretchen
Fullido.
Nominees for
Male are Noli de Castro, Atom Araullo, Ted Failon, Jeff Canoy, Migs Bustos, Julius Babao, Mike Enriquez,
and Ivan Mayrina.
·Digital
Influencer of the Year
He or she
mirrors the image of being the most sought-after online influencer as of today.
With the rise of digital content creators, the competition immediately became
tighter; but there’s only one who emerged and gained the trust of the Netizens.
He or she plays a big role in advancing and being a responsible online user via
social media platforms.
Nominees are
Lloyd Cadena, Alex Gonzaga, Ethel Booba,
Kimpoy Feliciano, Alodia Gosiengfiao, JaMill, Wil Dasovich, and Ranz
Kyle-Niana.
·Breakthrough
Artist of the Year
Not
necessarily a newcomer, but he or she is an artist, a personality that rocked
the entertainment scene with such a sterling performance and perhaps an
achievement that impressed many. It is a matter of leaving a great impact for
the Filipino audience to see what he or she can still offer, positively.
Tony
Labrusca, Kyline Alcantara, Joao Constancia, Devon Seron, Pia Wurtzbach,
Nash Aguas, Gwen Zamora, and Therese
Malvar.
·Favorite
Group
Aside from
individual awards, this category recognizes the best group in the entertainment
circuit has. There may be people who shine individually, but surely there is
joy to watch a group that does such feat equally.
Nominees are
Hashtags, 4th Impact, TOP, MNL 48, JBK One Up, BoybandPH,
and Ex Battalion.
·The Advocate
The award
recognizes the celebrity whose advocacy has made a difference in the community.
That the efforts he or she has put in are not just mere publicity, but all for the
good of humanity and leave and impart the people with that sense of humility
and unity to support a particular cause.
Nominees are
Angel Locsin (Red Cross), MayWard (ELM Tree Foundation), Anne Curtis (UNICEF), Catriona Gray (Young Focus), Alden Richards (Habitat) Kathryn Bernardo (Noordhoff
Craniofacial Foundation Philippines), Pia
Wurtzbach (UN AIDS), and Dingdong
Dantes (YES Pinoy).
PRIDE
·Fan Club of
the Year
Fans are the
most precious people, celebrities could have. They are the real reason why a
star is born and continue to make it big because of their support. They devote
time and effort for their idols, but only the responsible ones last.
Nominees are
Popsters, Darrenatics, KathNiel, MayWard, JaDine, LizQuen, Kapuso Brigade, and DonKiss.
·TV Station
of the Year
The way to
success is steep, even the roads going there is rough and bumpy at times.
Competitions between stations will forever be fierce; each one trying to
outwit, outdone any efforts or initiatives for the ratings’ sake. But at the
end of the day, only the one who succeeded in impressing the public with an
outstanding branding, quality of output, good public relations and even better
service do matter the most.
Nominees are
ABS-CBN, PTV4, TV5, GMA Network, CNN Philippines, UNTV, ABS-CBN Sports+Action, and GMA News TV.
·Radio
Station of the Year
Even if the
digital platform may have somehow overtaken the radio, still the industry
refuses to bend but continue to innovate and strive to put up a good fight and
be updated or still stay significant over the years. Nothing beats the
spontaneity of listening to the radio. Whether inside the office or at the
comfort of your own room or even driving or even walking, radio is still and
will always stay as a good companion.
Nominees are
MOR 101.9, Love Radio 90.7, YES FM, DWRX
Monster Radio 93.1 5, DZMM 630, Barangay LS 97.1, DZBB, and News FM 92.3.
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