Representing the Philippines on the Global Dance Floor: National Winner, JXYB Heads to Red Bull Dance Your Style World Championship

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In a collision of genres, cultures, and personal flair, the Red Bull Dance Your Style National Finals concluded last September 2 at 5th Ave. Bonifacio High Street, where the 8 finalists from the Cebu and Manila qualifiers competed against 8 wildcards in an electrifying mix featuring unique styles and techniques.

Red Bull Dance Your Style is a unique competition showcasing creativity, individuality, and exploration of the different dance genres. Unlike traditional competitions, Red Bull Dance Your Style stands out as a unique 1v1 showdown with the only judge being the crowd itself. The crowd decides who gets to move further in each round, and ultimately determines the champion. This, coupled with unpredictable music, mastery, and dance prowess, makes Red Bull Dance Your Style competition a unique experience, with every performance consistently keeping both the audience and dancers captivated and engaged.

Half of the Top 16 hailed from the Cebu and Manila qualifiers, which took place last July 15 and July 22, respectively. The other half were wildcard entries with different backgrounds, performance styles, and accolades. Together, they battled it out on the stage for a chance to represent the Philippines on the world stage.

Each finalist gave it their all throughout the National Finals, but in the end, Louries Dhztine 'JXYB' Bernardino secured the title of champion. Having bested the competition with their signature Krumping technique and personality, JXYB is now on track to represent the Philippines in the World Finals.

“Red Bull Dance Your Style is really challenging. In a normal battle, you only have to please three judges but in Red Bull Dance Your Style you have hundreds, even thousands of people to please. So what I do is I just try to show my skills and at the same time enjoy it, and hope that I get to reach the crowd with that and they see my soul with my performance” said Louries Dhztine 'JXYB' Bernardino.

JXYB battled it out against the first-ever Red Bull Dance Your Style Philippines Champion, Mickey Paolo Yatar in the semi-finals. The showdown elicited loud cheers for the then title holder and JXYB, shining the spotlight on the individual prowess of both dancers.

“Mickey has so much crowd control. He knows how to please an audience, and that’s something I look up at him for. Something I also want to develop for my future performances,” said JXYB.

JXYB also went against wildcards “Heidra” and “O-shady” who brought out a range of hip-hop and pop grooves, but the finale performance against fellow krumper Juan “BLVCKZIK” Carlo De Leon brought out the largest cheers in an adrenaline-pumping 1 on 1 where JXYB ran off stage and through the center crowd, catching every beat and transforming the energy and applause into a routine made to remember.

With the winner of the National Finals now secured, the spotlight shines even brighter on their journey as they prepare to represent the country on the global stage. The highly-anticipated Red Bull Dance Your Style World Finals is set to take place in Frankfurt, Germany, in November 2023. Dancers representing different countries will come together to showcase their unique flair and celebrate different styles of dance.

Red Bull dance consultant Lema Diaz says Red Bull has partnered with the best of the Philippine dance community and is more than ready to train JXYB with the best local dancers in preparation for the World Finals.

“We work with the best of mainstream and underground dancers and we have the full support of Red Bull and of our partners for this journey. We also know that there are so many skilled dancers in the Philippines that can compete globally. We are local going global, and these people are not new to the world stage. They have been competing and carrying our flag around the world. There is no need to train abroad when the best is already here with us. Red Bull has given us a platform and I’m so thankful for them to have given wings to the Philippine dance community,” said Diaz.

For JXYB, the World Finals would not only mean endless training, but also collaboration with the Philippine dance community, and finding inspiration in his personal experience in the local dance battle and freestyle scene in the country.

“For the finals in Germany, I’ll look to the many inspiring people from the Philippine dance community. We are so advanced here in dancing that even as I have won Red Bull Dance Your Style, I know that I may still lose in other, maybe even smaller, battles locally. That’s how good our dancers are. That’s how advanced the Philippine dance community is when it comes to freestyle battling but that’s a big advantage for me - I come from a good community of dancers and I’ll be taking that experience to Germany,” JXYB said. “I plan to maintain my style and enjoy my dance more but I’ll for sure train every day and begin inserting new techniques I can use,” he added.

JXYB is set to represent the Philippines on the global stage this November in Germany. For updates and news regarding JXYB, Red Bull Dance Your Style, and upcoming Red Bull events, visit https://redbulldanceyourstyle.com/ and the following social media pages:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redbulldance | Instagram and TikTok: @redbullph @redbulldance

Red Bull Dance Your Style Spotlights Cebu's Dance Powerhouses in Provincial Qualifier

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The dance floor is heating up following the first ever Red Bull Dance Your Style Cebu qualifier event. This event has sparked a wave of enthusiasm among dancers and dance enthusiasts across the country, as Red Bull, known for its support of sports, culture and high-energy events, is back for another year in the world of dance.

Red Bull Dance Your Style is a unique competition that celebrates individuality, creativity, and the diversity of dance styles. Unlike traditional dance competitions with set routines, Red Bull Dance Your Style encourages dancers to showcase their improvisational skills and freestyle moves. It's all about embracing your personal style and letting your passion for dance shine.

Last July 15, Cebu concluded its first ever qualifier round for Red Bull Dance Your Style at Trademark Cebu, marking an exhilarating milestone in this year’s competition.

From the right: Taw, JPY, Baby Titan, Nemesis 

(Top 4 finalists from Red Bull Dance Your Style Cebu Qualifiers) 

16 dancers from the region showcased their extraordinary skills and unleashed their creativity on the dance floor. The atmosphere was electric as performers gave it their all, leaving no doubt that Cebu is a powerhouse of talent in the dancing world.

After seeing stellar performances, Shihan Maui, known on the dance floor as Baby Titan, emerged as the dancer who took home the crown. His performance was nothing short of outstanding, captivating the audience with his unique style, precision, and artistic expression.

“Winning the regional tournament for Red Bull Dance Your Style competition is a lifelong dream fulfilled,” Maui said in an interview. “Since I was a child, I've been captivated by the power of dance and the thrill of competition. It's been a journey of countless rehearsals, pushing my limits, and never giving up on my passion. This victory represents the culmination of years of hard work and dedication. It's a testament to the unwavering belief in my abilities and the sacrifices made along the way.”

In addition to Baby Titan, three contestants proved to be standouts in the competition, earning their spots in the top 4. These included JPY, Taw, and Nemesis, who was also the competition’s only female finalist.

With Cebu’s regional qualifiers now over, eyes now turn to the regional qualifiers in the country’s capital of Manila. Set to happen on July 22 at URBN QC.

The top 4 finalists from each qualifier will eventually move on to the National Finals in September. From there, the winner of the National Finals will qualify for the Red Bull Dance Your Style World Finals in Frankfurt, Germany in November.

What is Red Bull Dance Your Style?

Red Bull Dance Your Style is a global dance competition set out to find all the best dancers from all over the globe. They’ll be gathering together in one place for an intense dance battle set to test the diversity of their move-set and prove that they are the best dancers in the world.

Unlike other major dance competitions with professional judges, the crowd will play a crucial role in determining the winner of each battle. The crowd participation means the dancers will really need to express their personality and passion through their dancing. They’ll need to win the crowd to move past their opponents.

For more updates and news about the upcoming Red Bull Dance Your Style event, visit https://redbulldanceyourstyle.com/ and the following social media pages:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redbulldance | Instagram and TikTok: @redbullph @redbulldance

 

 

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About Red Bull

Red Bull gives wings to people and ideas. As a functional beverage, we give wings to people by vitalizing the body and mind – supporting their dreams and aspirations through their passion for music and dancing.

COMCO Mundo Unveils the Much-Awaited “UNMASKED: The COMCO Mundo Write to Ignite Season 3”

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Coming from the success of the first two seasons of its “Write to Ignite”, COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises proudly announces its much-awaited third season this 2023.

COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises is bringing back its Write to Ignite for its third season with the theme “UNMASKED”.

Over the course of two seasons, Write to Ignite has brought together bloggers, content creators and storytellers from all over the Philippines to share their stories, connect to people, and inspire the nation. And for season 3, it is time to tell and unmask the stories of others they have been longing to share.

“UNMASKED: The COMCO Mundo Write to Ignite Season 3” aims to explore how each mask is a person brimming with hope and wonders to share with others, as well as why it is important to tell their inspiring journeys in life.

Once again, Filipino bloggers, content creators and storytellers are invited to join by simply doing their dream interview with people and sharing their inspiring stories that need to be heard. Participants have the freedom on who they interview, from simple people to high profile personalities as long as they agree to be part of the project.

Entrants must share the blog or story on their Facebook account and Facebook page. Include a short caption, tag COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises’ official Facebook page, and use the hashtags #COMCOMundoWriteToIgniteSeason3 #UNMASKED and #MeaningfulStorytelling. Make sure that the post is set to public.

To register, participating bloggers need to e-mail their blog entry to COMCO Mundo at headquarters@comcomundo.com with the following details: full name, e-mail address, mailing address, contact number, link of the Facebook share/ post about the blog, and Title/ URL of the blog entry. Deadline of publishing of the blog post and submission is on July 30, 2023, 11:59PM.

By submitting their entry, the participating bloggers confirm that they already secured permission from their respective interviewee(s) as a featured subject.

Criteria will be based on Writing / Creativity (70%), Use of Media (Photos / Videos / Music / Graphics, 25%), and Engagement (Positive Comments on the Blog, 5%).

Exciting prizes await the winners of “Write to Ignite”. Prizes include:

Grand Champion: PHP 40,000 + 2 International Round Tickets from airasia + Merchandise Items from Sponsors and Participating Brands (PHP 15k donation to chosen NGO accredited by COMCO Mundo)

1st Runner-up: PHP 20,000 + Merchandise Items from Sponsors and Participating Brands (PHP 12k donation to chosen NGO accredited by COMCO Mundo)

2nd Runner-up: PHP 15,000 + Merchandise Items from Sponsors and Participating Brands (PHP 12k donation to chosen NGO accredited by COMCO Mundo)

3rd Runner-up: PHP 12,000 + Merchandise Items from Sponsors and Participating Brands (PHP 10k donation to chosen NGO accredited by COMCO Mundo)

4th Runner-up: PHP 10,000 + Merchandise Items from Sponsors and Participating Brands (PHP 10k donation to chosen NGO accredited by COMCO Mundo)

6th to 10th place: PHP 4,000 + Merchandise Items from Sponsors and Participating Brands

11th to 20th place: PHP 2,000 + Merchandise Items from Sponsors Participating Brands

21st to 40th place: Merchandise Items from Sponsors and Participating Brands

Each of the top 5 winners will also win for a cause as part of their prize is the opportunity to donate to any of the charitable institution or non-government organization (NGO) accredited by COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises. These are Make-A-Wish Foundation, PAWS (Philippine Animal Welfare Society), Philippine Eagle Foundation, Save the Children, and SOS Children's Villages. The top 40 finalists will be announced and will be invited to a special awards night where the top 5 winners will be declared. The top 40 finalists will also receive special prizes from participating brand partners.

This contest is open to all Filipino bloggers age 18 years old and above who reside in the Philippines. The blog should be in existence for at least one year and have a minimum of 20 blog posts. Submitting an entry in the contest signifies permission of the participant for the Organizers to use the submitted materials to promote, communicate and further the cause of the project. Participants also agree that blog entries shall remain published in perpetuity.

Write to Ignite Season 3: Unmasked is made possible by COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises, with airasia, Babyflo and PHILUSA Corporation, Century Tuna, Licealiz and Lamoiyan Corporation, Rémy Martin, and Uratex Monoblock as brand partners.

““Write to Ignite” is truly one of COMCO’s epic initiatives as it further champions our work’s mission to do #MeaningfulStorytelling. This initiative is born during the COVID-19 pandemic, and with the whole world slowly transitioning to what we call the new normal, it is only apt that we have “Unmasked” as our official theme for Season 3 as it reflects our hopeful state and the need to unravel the stories of others. To our dear Filipino bloggers in different parts of the country, “Write to Ignite” is for you and your readers, and we can’t wait to read the stories you will be sharing with the rest of the world,” said Mr. Ferdinand L. Bondoy, COMCO Mundo’s Group Chief Executive Director and Lead Strategic Communications Counsel / Partner and Co-Founder.

To know more about COMCO Mundo and “Write to Ignite”, visit comcomundo.com. Follow them on social media: facebook.com/comcomundo on Facebook, linkedin.com/company/comcomundo, and @comcomundo on Instagram.

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About COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises

COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises is the parent company and umbrella group for all of COMCO’s existing and upcoming ventures and initiatives, a collective of agencies and programs dedicated to advancing the communications profession and related disciplines such as digital, media, advocacy, training and education, and entrepreneurship, among others; to being a force for social change; to nurturing talent growth and workplace community culture; and to championing borderless collaboration. The COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises is comprised of COMCO Southeast Asia, COMCO Middle East and Africa, TARO AOX Digital + Integrated Communications, SEA Wave Pop Culture Studio, Camp COMCO Mentorship Program and Alumni Society, and Citizen COMCO Advocacy Program.

UFC Reel Life short film competition names finalists

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UFC’s first-ever Reel Life: Nagsasama-samang Sarap Short Film Competition has officially selected thirty (30) finalists from the vast field of submitted entries.

Launched as part of UFC’s 50^th anniversary celebration, the competition seeks to provide a platform for gifted Filipino artists to showcase their filmmaking potentials and tell their stories.

The Filipino creative spirit was on full display by the entrants for this contest, making it incredibly difficult to narrow down the entries to only 30 finalists.

The finalists are as follows: “Almusal” by John Renz Cahilig, “Anana” by Quentin Tolentino, “Ang Pagsibol” by Ramil Lantican, “Asam-asam” by Michael Angelo Hernandez Valencia, “Bato-Bato Pik” by Alejandro "Bong" Ramos, “Budjoy” by Marco Paolo Castro, “Byahe Natin” by Rusty Palacio Guarin, “Cancelled” by Crismel Gida, “Crush” and “New Normal” by Niokz Arcega, “Gift Box” by John Kenneth Paclibar, “How's My Driving?” by Ken Leviste, “Ina'Ko” by Michael John Tuclaud, “Kambal” by Yves Publico, “Ma,” by Dexter De Jesus, “Mabote Na Lang” by John Verlin Santos, “Magpadayon” by Jose Carlo Gloria, “Module Legends: Papa Sir” by Renel Ian Gacayan, and “Modules (Info Sheet)” by Marienel Calma.

Completing the list are: “Panahon” by Lawrence Lagdameo, “Pasko sa Pandemya” by Armilane Jarin, “Prank” by James Edward Golla, “Project Blessy” by Norman Mark Boquiren, “Reges (The River)” by Jamal Baulo, “Rico” by Ronald John Mendenilla-Teodosio, “Spaghetti ni Mamu” by Raymark Estael, “Stick” by FJ Cancino, “Tatalon” by Don Ralph Diaz, “Uli” by Lexter Taganas, and “Unexpected” by Ron Garcia.

“Asam-asam” by Michael Angelo Hernandez Valencia is an arresting  family drama

“Bato Bato” Pik by Alejandro Ramos tells a touching survival story of a senior couple
at onset of the lockdown

“Budjoy” by Marco Paulo Castro is a funny narrative about a forgetful boy with an openly gay dad

“Cancelled” by Crismel Gida is depicts the stories of survival amidst the economic challenges
 of the lockdown

“How's My Driving” by Ken Leviste is a short about how a senior jeepney is coping with the pandemic

“Ina'Ko” by Michael John Tuclaud is about a medical frontliner missing his mom

“Modules” by Marienel Calma tackles the difficulty of online learning

 

Kambal” by Yves Publico recounts the story of a twin who were miles apart during the lockdown

 

Rusty Palacio Guarin's “Byahe Natin” is a compelling story about how a taxi driver found his missing brother

The short film "Tatalon" by Ron Ralph Diaz is a story about how two strangers met in an unusual situation

In partnership with CinemaBravo and Mobile Filmmakers Philippines, all entries incorporated one of the following UFC products as an organic part of the narrative: UFC Tamis Anghang Banana Catsup, UFC Sweet Chili Sauce, UFC Tomato Sauce, UFC Gravy, UFC Hot and Spicy Banana Catsup, UFC Hot Sauce, UFC Spaghetti Sauce, UFC Ready Recipes, and UFC Fresh Selections. The entries came in a variety of genres and mediums, proving yet again that there is an enormous reserve of local talents out there waiting to be tapped.

The 30 listed finalists have automatically won a gift pack from UFC. All are eligible to win the following prizes: 1st Prize (P100,000); 2nd Prize (P50,000); 3rd Prize (P20,000); Best Actor (P5,000); Best Actress (P5,000); Best Cinematography (P5,000); Best Screenplay (P5,000); Best Editing (P5,000); Best Director (P15,000); and People’s Choice Award (P15,000).

Members of the public are encouraged to vote for the People’s Choice Award by watching their favorite short film online on YouTube.

A panel of judges will choose winners from the finalists through a deliberation. Results will be announced on December 14.

Pilipinas Shell awards students at NXplorers: The Bright Ideas Challenge 2019

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From smart plant-watering systems to coconut powered lamps, 10 innovative solutions to the food-water-energy nexus issues were feted at this year's first NXplorers: The Bright Ideas Challenge 2019 (NX:TBIC) held last November 29 at the Ayala Mind Museum.

Nxplorers is a global education of Shell, introduced to the Philippines in 2019 to involve the youth in addressing the food-water-energy nexus issues. The systems that provide access to the three critical resources are tightly interlinked, water generates power; energy treats and transports water; and both water and energy are needed to produce food.

“Young people today are vital to ensuring the security of these resources tomorrow,” said Cesar Romero, Shell Companies in the Philippines’ country chairman. “At Shell, we believe that by teaching the youth how to critically identify and solve problems, they will be better equipped as future leaders and positive agents of change.”

With an increasing global population, the pressure to maintain stable supplies of food, water, and energy will grow. The nexus highlights a need to better understand the relationships between these resources in order to promote effective collaboration between policy makers and industry leaders.

Through a series of workshops, participants learn to explore the relationships found in the nexus, imagine how changes can affect these systems, and are then challenged to create innovative solutions that protect and maximize resources.

Winning teams

Oriental Mindoro National High School’s Team NX-US won the grand prize for creating a smart watering system that detects soil moisture content and sends users a text message with crop data.

In first place came Gusa Regional Science High School’s Team Marigold, who designed a handheld generator that produces energy by utilizing heat difference through the Seebeck effect.

The second place taken by Philippine Science High School Cagayan Valley’s Team Agribon, who built a drone that can water and spray crops with fertilizer.

Team NX-US took home P100,000, while first place’s Team Marigold and second place Team Agribon took home P70,000 and P50,000 respectively. 

Additionally, Bansud Regional Science High School’s Team Antipara and Ramon Teves Pastor Memorial Dumaguete Science High School’s Team A-Team both won merit awards of P20,000. 

The other remaining five schools were awarded P10,000 for reaching the final 10, while Team NX-US also won the people’s choice award of an additional P5,000 for winning the popular vote on the competition's online platform.

Equivalent prize money was also given to their schools’ respective STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) funding so that students have increased access to facilities and other resources that will promote better learning. 

“Innovative problem-solving needs a good understanding of how change happens,” said Romero. “Shell supports the development of local STEM education, because it will help the youth learn the creative and critical thinking skills needed to envision the future.”

NXplorers is a program that teaches a combination of systems thinking, scenario planning, and a theory of change methodology as a way of showing the youth how to understand and address increasingly complex global problems. It empowers young people to become agents of change by providing them the tools and skills to tackle real world problems. 

“This program has shown that we can engage the youth to generate ideas,” added Romero. “Young Filipino’s have so much potential to create positive change for the country, even outside NXplorers.” 

For the last 105 years of its operations in the Philippines, Pilipinas Shell has remained committed to the country’s development. As a partner in nation building, the company aims to help spur the development of local STEM education to make the future of the youth.



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Lee Kum Kee Hosts its First-ever International Young Chef Chinese Culinary Challenge - Philippines Qualifiers in Manila

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Lee Kum Kee, the inventor of oyster sauce and a globally renowned Chinese sauce and condiment manufacturer, invited local aspiring chefs to compete at the first-ever International Young Chef Chinese Culinary Challenge (IYCCCC) - Philippines Qualifiers at Magsaysay Center for Hospitality and Culinary Arts in Manila last week.

Left to right (Standing): Julius Caezar Lumanog of Fresh Fuel Philippines, Joan Nerina Bretania of Diocita's Hotel, Muhajiran "Pongky" Ijiran III of Kuya J Restaurant, Elier Maghanoy of King Chef Seafood Restaurant, Saturnino Famat of Wang Fu Chinese Café, John Rafael Flores of The Grand Convention Center of Cebu, Jefferson Palma of King Chef Dimsum Kitchen, Elmar Ruelo of RBX, Janin Jayco of U-Rack Bar-B-Q & Wings, Michael Lee Avisado of Vikings Luxury Buffet

Young chefs, budding restaurateurs, and aspiring culinarians from across the Philippines put their skills to the test and rose to the top of their game as they battled it out to earn the privilege of representing their country for an international culinary contest. 

Since its inception in 2014, the IYCCCC has been a biennial contest providing an international exchange platform for the Chinese culinary industry. It encourages young chefs from the world to hone their skills and learn, while at the same time, promoting the inheritance of Chinese culinary skills and sustainable development of the Chinese culinary industry with the aim of enhancing the international standard of Chinese cuisines.

A Palatable Pursuit 

A star-studded judging panel, including Singaporean award-winning Chef Aaron Tan Kean Loon, Champion of Lee Kum Kee International Young Chef Chinese Culinary Challenge 2016, Executive Sous Chef Intercontinental – Singapore, and Chef James Antolin, President of LTB Philippines Chefs Association, Ms Sandy Cu, Product and Business Development Director of Sysu International, and Mr. Ryan Cruz, Business Manager, Lee Kum Kee Philippines selected two winners from the Philippines Qualifiers. The top two talented contestants - Michael Lee Avisado from Vikings Group and Muhajiran "Pongky" Ijiran III from Kuya J Restaurant, earned the privilege to go on to the next level in the 4th IYCCCC in Hong Kong next year, competing with around 50 aspiring young chefs from over 20 countries and regions for the international championship. In the last contest, all three contestants from the Philippines won bronze awards.

 Shrimp Royale

The biggest winner during the IYCCC Qualifiers was Michael Lee Avisado from Vikings Group who aside from winning the coveted Gold award, also went on to win the Best Sauce Combination and the Best Presentation categories. Coming in second place with the Silver Award was Muhajiran "Pongky" Ijiran III of Kuya J Restaurant while the Bronze winners were Elier Maghanoy from King Chef Seafood Restaurant (who also won the Most Creative category), Jefferson Palma from King Chef Dimsum Kitchen and Janin Jayco from U-Rack Bar-B-Q & Wings.

The man of the moment, Michael Lee Avisado, has been in the culinary industry for 9 years already and has been with the Vikings Group already for 2 years. He is currently the Executive Sous Chef, as well as the Officer-in-Charge of the restaurant’s Mall of Asia branch. He is partial to Lee Kum Kee for his unique creations as the flavors blend well while retaining each ingredients’ distinct taste. His winning recipe, Shrimp Royale, uses Lee Kum Kee’s iconic XO sauce as its base.

“With the mission of ‘Promoting Chinese Culinary Culture Worldwide’, Lee Kum Kee is committed to nurturing Chinese culinary talents worldwide. The IYCCCC is an optimal platform for young Chinese chefs from around the world for culinary exchange. In the 3rd IYCCCC, we had representatives from the Philippines for the first time. This year, we are going even further to host the first-ever Philippines Qualifiers. I wish the two talented winners all the success in the finale in Hong Kong next year, representing the Philippines to fight for the championship,” said Mr. Leslie Lau, Managing Director - South Asia of Lee Kum Kee

Renowned for the invention of oyster sauce and its premium quality with over 130 years of history, Lee Kum Kee, is one of the world’s most recognizable names for Chinese sauces and condiments across the globe. Lee Kum Kee first entered the Philippine market with Sysu International Inc as the sole distributor back in the 1980s and has since been one of the trailblazers in the industry, furthering its efforts to promote Chinese culinary culture, and nurturing future local culinary talents.

Left to right: (Standing) Jefferson Palma of King Chef Dimsum Kitchen, Janin Jayco of U-Rack Bar-B-Q & Wings, Muhajiran "Pongky" Ijiran III of Kuya J Restaurant, Michael Lee Avisado of Vikings Luxury Buffet, Elier Maghanoy of King Chef Seafood Restaurant

Left to Right: Mr. Leslie Lau, Managing Director - South Asia of Lee Kum Kee and Mr. Ryan Cruz, Business Manager, Lee Kum Kee Philippines

Left to Right: Mr. Leslie Lau, Managing Director - South Asia of Lee Kum Kee and Mr. Ryan Cruz, Business Manager, Lee Kum Kee Philippines

Left to Right: Silver Awardee Muhajiran "Pongky" Ijiran III of Kuya J Restaurant and Mr. Ryan Cruz, Business Manager, Lee Kum Kee Philippines

Left to Right: Gold Awardee Michael Lee Avisado of Vikings Luxury Buffet Mr. Leslie Lau, Managing Director - South Asia of Lee Kum Kee and Mr. Ryan Cruz, Business Manager, Lee Kum Kee Philippines

For more details, please visit www.LKK.com, follow Lee Kum Kee on Facebook (@LeeKumKeePh) and use the hashtag #LeeKumKeePh.

About Lee Kum Kee

Lee Kum Kee was established in 1888 by its founder Mr. Lee Kum Sheung. With its sustainable development in 131 years, Lee Kum Kee has become a well-known household name of Chinese sauces and condiments, as well as an international brand and “a symbol of quality and trust”. Spanning over three centuries, Lee Kum Kee is a globally renowned Chinese multinational corporation offering over 200 choices of sauces and condiments to over 100 countries and regions. Please visit www.LKK.com for further details.

About Lee Kum Kee International Young Chef Chinese Culinary Challenge

Since its inception in 2014, the Lee Kum Kee International Young Chef Chinese Culinary Challenge has been a biennial contest that demonstrates the Group’s mission of promoting Chinese culinary culture worldwide, setting an international platform for young Chinese culinary chefs from around the world to hone their skills and exchange experiences with their counterparts. 

Casino Filipino holds ‘Tanghalan ng Kampeon’ nationwide singing tilt

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Amateur yet talented singers in the country will once again take center stage at Casino Filipino (CF) this year as CF launches “Tanghalan ng Kampeon sa Casino Filipino 2019.”

For the grand finals, the nationwide singing competition will give away P300,000 cash prize to the grand winner; P200,000 to the second prize winner and P100,000 to the third prize winner with corresponding trophies and certificates, P10,000 and a certificate will each be given to the non winners. Meanwhile, for the Branch Qualifiers, the Top 2 winners will receive P 25,000 each and the non winners will receive P 5,000 each as consolation prizes.

The contest is open to all amateur singers with either Filipino or dual citizenship. They must be 18 to 30 years old as of May 9, 2019 and must not have previously won in any national singing competition.

According to PAGCOR’s Entertainment Department head Elmer Quintana, the talent competition will serve as a launching pad of many talented yet undiscovered singers who have what it takes to become singing champs. “Filipinos are naturally good singers. But not everyone has the chance to be discovered. Not everyone pursues a career out of singing. But with this talent competition, we give them the opportunity to shine on a nationwide scale. Hopefully, it will also serve as a stepping stone for their bigger dreams in life,” he said.

Interested parties may secure the official registration form free of charge from PAGCOR’s Entertainment Department and in all participating CF branches and satellites nationwide or may be downloaded at www.pagcor.ph and www.casinofilipino.ph

All applicants must submit a proof of citizenship and age such as scanned or photocopied passport, or in the absence of passport, a photocopied Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)-authenticated birth certificate. They must also present a scanned or photocopied government-issued ID such as driver’s license, Social Security System (SSS), Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and Postal ID with the official registration form or school or company ID.

Completed application forms with the required documents may be submitted toPAGCOR Entertainment Department, 4th floor, Carmen Building, U.N. ave. cor. Ma. Orosa Street, Manila or in any participating CF branch or satellite. 

All application forms should be received four days before the auditions. Those with incomplete data form or documentation requirements will automatically be rejected.

Qualified applicants for auditions, as well as branch qualifiers will be advised to report to the following venues: CF Manila Bay (May 14), CF Angeles (May 16), CF Bacolod (May 22), CF Cebu (May 29), CF Davao (May 31), CF Madison (June 5) and CF Malabon (June 6).

The competition’s grand finals will be held on June 20, 2019 at the Wave Entertainment Venue of CF Manila Bay. 

For more information, please call PAGCOR’s Entertainment Department at (02) 755-36 99 local 7001, 7006 to 7007.

ASOP Music Festival presents Songwriting Competition Grand Finals night on November 11

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The Only Praise Songwriting Competition To Set Its 7thFinals

Inspirational hymns are set to echo inside the country’s premier performing arts venue as the 7-year longstanding praise songwriting competition A Song of Praise (ASOP) Music Festival will stage its Grand Finals night on November 11, Sunday at 7 PM in New Frontier Theater, Araneta Center CubaoQuezon City.

Twelve musical masterpieces from monthly winners startingNovember 2017, will vie for the “Song of the Year” grand titleof the 2017 awardee of PMPC’s Star Awards for “Best Talent Search Program.”

Five of the twelve finalists are returnees in this year’s competition namely Rommel Gojo (2013), Oliver Narag (2015), LJ Manzano (2016), Emmanuel Lipio Jr. (2017) and Joyner Dizon (2017).

At stake for the grand winner is half million pesos cash prize (tax free) while non-winning entries will each receive Php20,000 as consolation prize. Two special awards will also be picked and will both receive Php50,000, the Best Interpreter Award and People’s Choice Award.

The People’s Choice Award voting starts at 9 in the evening today until 12 noon of November 11, just visit https://www.asoptv.com/poll to vote once per day using your Facebook and Twitter accounts.

This year’s grand finals’ entries comprise of the following:

JANUARY

“MAGPATULOY SA MABUTING PAGGAWA”

COMPOSER: FEBS COLIBAO

INTERPRETER: GIAN MAGDANGAL

FEBRUARY

“’WAG KANG BIBITIW”

COMPOSER: OLIVER NARAG

INTERPRETER: JESSA MAE GABON

MARCH

“GOD IS WITH US”

COMPOSER: EMMANUEL LIPIO JR.

INTERPRETER: CELLO NUNEZ 

APRIL

“SALAMAT PANGINOON”

COMPOSERS: ELMAR JAN BOLANO AND REX TORREMORO

MAY

“PAGBABALIK”

COMPOSER: JOEL JABELOSA

INTERPRETER: MARCELITO POMOY

JUNE

“HILING”

COMPOSER: JEFFREY LIM

INTERPRETER: PLETHORA

JULY

“MAKIKITA KITA”

COMPOSER: JOYNER DIZON

INTERPRETER: DAN BILLANO

AUGUST

“BANAL MONG SALITA”

COMPOSER: LJ MANZANO

INTERPRETER: MARK MICHAEL GARCIA

SEPTEMBER

“TUGTOG”

COMPOSER: JOHN PAUL SALAZAR

INTERPRETER: BRADZ

OCTOBER

“'DI NA 'KO AAWIT”

COMPOSER: ROMMEL GOJO

INTERPRETER: HANS DIMAYUGA

NOVEMBER

“ISANG MILYONG PASASALAMAT”

COMPOSER: EDWARD SALDE

INTERPRETER: LEAH PATRICIO

DECEMBER

“BINAGO MO AKO”

COMPOSER: JETT VILLAREAL

INTERPRETER: DARYL ONG

Conceptualized and created for television by Breakthrough and Milestones Productions International, Inc. (BMPI) President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kuya Daniel Razon, the ASOP Music Festival aims to encourage amateur and professional songwriters in praising our Almighty God through music.

For more information about ASOP Music Festival, visit its official website at https://www.asoptv.com. 

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