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. 

You can follow ASOP on Facebook via facebook.com/asop.untv and Twitter at twitter.com/asoptv.

Renee Tamara Yadao wins P30,000 in the Barlico Make A Change Online Jingle Cover Contest

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Making A Change as grand winner Renee Tamara Yadao wins P30,000 in the Grand Finals of Barlico Make A Change Online Jingle Cover Contest held at Upperhouse, the Brewery at the Palace, Bonifacio Global City on July 12, 2018.

The Grand Finals of the Barlico Make A Change Online Jingle Cover Contest where six (6) of the best and the finest musicians battled it out for P30,000.00 in CASH, Barlico products and other surprise giveaways from MTV PH and Jack TV.

The contest was open to all amateur and professional singers, songwriters, musicians, music enthusiasts aged 16 to 60, who would like to "Make a Change" in the Philippine Music Scene. Joining was as easy as 1, 2 3! After weeks of careful and very tedious screening, the Top 6 finalists were asked to sing five (5) songs each, their jingle cover entry and four (4) other songs which may be their very own original, or a cover song about Making A Change.

The Judges of the #BarlicoMakeAChangeOnlineJingleCoverContest John Hendrix Zach Lucero May Manuel Joniver Robles and Champ Lui Pio

The judges added more spice to the contest with their witty comments alongside their technical feedback on each of the finalists. They were talented musician and frontman of Imago, the voice of Jack TV and a VJ from MTV PH - Zach Lucero; DJ, Voice Over Talent, Host and Creative Director - John Hendrix; Finalist from the Voice Season 2, John Mayer of the Philippines – Joniver Robles; Musician, Producer, Artist Manage and frontman of the band Hale – Champ Lui Pio; And finally the only rose among the thorns, the Marketing Head of Barlico Philippines, Ms. May Manuel. 

The finalists were judged based on the following criteria:

Creativity of Product Presentation           30%

Style / Personalization / Improv               35%

Visual Impact + Online Shares                 25%

and Stage Presence & Audience Impact  10%. 

Awarding Ceremonies: Grand Prize Winner Renee Yadao with Barlico Marketing Manager May Manuel , Barlico CEO Mark Sayarot and Host Jamie Fournier

The Grand Prize of PHP30,000 CASH + Barlico Products + a Golden Barlico Mug was awarded to 19 year old singer, song writer Renee Tamara Yadao. 

The 2nd Place, with PHP20,000 CASH + Barlico Products + a Silver Barlico Mug was awarded to the Alternative Rock Band, One Fourth Apart. 

And, the 3rd Place, with PHP10,000 CASH + Barlico Products + a Bronze Barlico Mug went to the band Write Turn. 

Other participants received Certificates of Participation and Barlico products. The winners were awarded by Barlico CEO Mark Sayarot and the brand’s Marketing Manager, Ms. May Manuel.

2nd Place Winner - One Fourth Apart Drake Abugan wth Barlico CEO Mark Sayarot, Barlico Maketing Manager Ms. May Manuel and Host Jamie Fournier

3rd Place Winner Write Turn together with Lan Ce Barlico CEO Mark Sayarot, Marketing Manager May Manuel and Host Ms. Jamie Fournier

We would like to acknowledge the participation of MTV PH and Jack TV, our official Media Partners, WhenInManila.com as our Official Digital Media Partner, the Upperhouse at the Brewery at the Fort, BGC as our Venue Partner, Home Radio 97.9, our Official Radio Partner and Official Contest and Event Partner Purple Ink PH.

Barlico, known as the coffee substitute raved for its natural health benefits from the world’s healthiest food plants barley and chicory.

Barlico Bagged the Asian Consumers’ Wellness Drink Gold Seal Award from NCAF 

March 17, 2018, Manila- Barlico, has recently received the golden seal from National Consumers Affairs Foundation. The golden seal has recognized Barlico as Asian Consumers’ Choice for Best Wellness Drink in its recently held 38th People’s Choice Global Peace Prize by Consumers Award Ceremony.

#MakeAChange  #BarlicoSupportsOPM  #BarlicoPH 

#BarlicoMakeAChangeOnlineJingleCoverContest 

Gold Seas Tuna Chunks "Gourmet Mom 2018"

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Gold Seas Tuna Chunks is in the search for a kitchen goddess who can whip up delectable healthy gourmet dishes for her family. 

The Search for Gold Seas Tuna Chunks “Gourmet Mom 2018”

Gourmet Mom is an amateur cooking competition of Gold Seas Tuna Chunks. It has three rounds: 

Round 1: Call for entries 

Round 2: Preliminary cook-off

Round 3: Final cook-off Prizes to be given away are cash, culinary course (for grand winner only), and Gold Seas Tuna Chunks gift packs. 

Who are qualified to join?

• Filipino moms, aged 23-45 years old, residing in Metro Manila 
• Should not be a professional chef (professional chef, food truck vendor, cook, culinary instructor, culinary graduate or educator, licensed caterer or had been employed in any of the above capacity) 
• Should not be employed in any restaurant as a chef, line cook, or cook of any capacity 
• Must not own or engage in any food business that is licensed or accredited by a local government agency 
• May be a caterer as a hobby and not be paid for catering as a primary source of income 

How to join?

• Like the Gold Seas Tuna Chunks Facebook page 
• On Gold Seas Tuna Chunks Gourmet Mom promo post, comment a photo of yourself with your stovetop gourmet recipe using Gold Seas Tuna Chunks together with the following hashtags: #GoldSeasGourmetMom2018, #GoldSeasTunaChunks, #TasteMatters. Only posts with all the official hashtags will be considered as official and qualified entries. 
• After commenting on the Gourmet Mom promo post, send a direct message to Gold Seas Tuna Chunks official Facebook page containing the following details: 

First Name 

Last Name 

Email Address 

Home Address 

Contact Number 

Birthday 

Occupation 

Full Text of Recipe 

Photo/screenshot of dish with caption 

All fields are required to be filled-in in order to officially submit the entry.

4. Ten (10) participants will be selected for the cook-off competition on August 4, 2018*. 

Entries will be selected based on the following criteria: 

Feature of Gold Seas Tuna Chunks – 40% (The recipe and photo must feature at least one (1) variant of Gold Seas Tuna Chunks.)

Originality and Creativity – 50% (The participant must creatively show a recipe that corresponds to the Gold Seas Tuna Chunks variant/s being used. Photo and caption must contain a personal touch and why taste matters for her family.)

Engagement – 10% (Posts with a high number of likes and/or comments and usage of hashtags may also be short-listed in the selection of winners)

TOTAL – 100% 

5. Call for entries is from May 15 to June 15, 2018. Cut-off period for submission of entries will be on June 15, 2018 at 11:59pm. 

Preliminary Cook-Off Proper 

• The ten (10) participants will compete at Glorietta 2 Activity Center*, Makati on August 4, 2018*. 
• The ten (10) participants will be given 30 minutes to cook their submitted recipes using Gold Seas Tuna Chunks. Each participant will be given a P1,500 gift certificate for the purchase of their own ingredients which they need to bring to the cook-off. 
• Five (5) judges will determine the five (5) finalists who will compete in the final cook-off. The selection of the five (5) finalists will be based on the following criteria: 

Taste – 50% (Utilization of Gold Seas Tuna Chunks emphasizing the particular dish presented.)

Originality and Creativity – 50% (Contrast of plating and design. Recipes are not copied from magazines, cookbooks, or other contests.)

TOTAL – 100% 

• The five (5) finalists who will compete in the final cook-off will be announced during the event proper. The final cook-off will be held on the same day. 
• The five (5) contestants who did not qualify for the final cook-off will be given P10,000 consolation cash prize and Gold Seas gift packs worth P1,500 each. 

Final Cook-Off Proper 

• The five (5) finalists will compete at the same date and venue – Glorietta 2 Activity Center*, Makati, August 4, 2018*. 
• Each finalist will be given a mystery box. All they need to do is to think of a creative and delicious way to cook a dish using Gold Seas Tuna Chunks with any of the mystery ingredients inside the box. The finalists will be given 30 minutes to cook their dish. The mystery box will consist of Gold Seas Tuna Chunks gourmet flavored variants and mystery ingredients. 
• The selection of the Grand Prize winner will be judged based on the following criteria: 

Taste – 50% (Utilization of Gold Seas Tuna Chunks and mystery ingredients emphasizing the particular dish presented)

Originality and Creativity – 50% (Contrast of plating and design. Recipes are not copied from magazines, cook books, or other contests. Recipe name should be developed by the finalist.)

Total – 100% 

• Prizes to be won are as follows: 

Grand Prize: P100,000 cash, short weekend culinary course at First Gourmet Academy worth P15,000, Gold Seas Tuna Chunks gift pack work P2,500 

Other four (4) finalists: P25,000 cash, Gold Seas gift packs worth P1,500 each

Claiming of Prizes 

Contestants may claim their prizes during the event proper on August 4, 2018*. 

Terms and Conditions 

• Participants are limited to Filipinos residing in Metro Manila area only. 
• Employees of Gold Seas Tuna Chunks, advertising agency partners, sales and distributors are not eligible to join the contest as well as their relatives up to 2nd party of consanguinity or affinity. 
• General Nutrifoods Philippines, Inc. (GNP) reserves the right to conduct a verification process for all potential winners before awarding any prize. Winners who fail the verification process will be disqualified. All decisions made by General Nutrifoods Philippines, Inc. (GNP) on all matters related to this promotion are final. 
• All gathered recipes, photos, and captions could be used for the following materials of Gold Seas Tuna Chunks: Exhibit, Company’s brochures, posters, billboard, online advertisement, website, web blogs, social networking sites, and other online marketing sites. No compensation in cash or kind will be given to participants of this promotion in return to using their recipe, photos, and/or captions. 
• Winning recipe/s will be part of Gold Seas Tuna Chunks official recipe library. 

*Date/venue to be confirmed Per DOH-FDA-CFRR Permit No. 0696 s. 2018 

Catriona Gray is Miss Universe Philippines 2018

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Catriona Elisa Magnayon Gray  was crowned as Miss Universe Philippines 2018.

Gray is a Filipino TV host, singer, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned as Miss Universe Philippines 2018 and Miss World Philippines 2016, respectively. She represented the Philippines in the Miss World 2016 pageant and placed as a Top 5 Finalist. 

The Binibining Pilipinas 2018 winners were announced at the pageant's coronation night on Sunday, March 18, held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. 

The Binibining Pilipinas 2018 Grand Coronaton Night was hosted by Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach and Richard Guttierez and with Miss Grand International 2016 1st Runner-up Nicole Cordoves.

Here are the Binibining Pilipinas 2018 winners:

• Miss Universe Philippines 2018: #20 Catriona Gray
• Bb Pilipinas International 2018: #17 Ma. Ahtisa Manalo
• Bb Pilipinas Intercontinental 2018: #38 Karen Gallman
• Bb Pilipinas Globe 2018: #19 Michele Gumabao
• Bb Pilipinas Grand International 2018: #32 Eva Patalinjug
• Bb Pilipinas Supranational 2018: #31 Jehza Huelar

Runners-up:

• 1st runner-up: #1 Vickie Marie Milagrosa Rushton
• 2nd runner-up: #14 Samantha Bernardo

Here are the winners of the special awards and the ladies who made it to the Top 15 as well as Top 25:

Special awards:

• Pitoy Moreno National Costume Award: #20 Catriona Gray
• Miss Ever Bilena: #20 Catriona Gray
• Jag Denim Queen: #20 Catriona Gray
• Manila Bulletin Award: #14 Samantha Bernardo
• Miss Friendship: #8 Shane Quintana Tormes
• Best in Talent: #8 Shane Quintana Tormes
• Miss Photogenic: #32 Eva Patalinjug
• Best in Swimsuit: #20 Catriona Gray
• Miss Philippine Airlines: #3 Muriel Orais
• Best in Swimsuit: #20 Catriona Gray
• Best in Long Gown: #20 Catriona Gray
• Miss Creamsilk: #19 Michele Gumabao

Top 15:

• #38 Karen Gallman
• #3 Muriel Orais
• #21 Anjame Magbitang
• #26 Wynonah Buot
• #14 Samantha Bernardo
• #15 Juliana Kapeundl
• #31 Jehza Huelar
• #35 Sandra Lemonon
• #11 Aya Abesamis
• #17 Ma. Ahtisa Manalo
• #24 Edjelyn Joy Gamboa
• #1 Vickie Marie Milagrosa Rushton
• #19 Michele Gumabao
• #20 Catriona Gray
• #32 Eva Patalinjug

Top 25:

• #3 Muriel Orais
• #31 Jehza Huelar
• #17 Ma. Ahtisa Manalo
• #32 Eva Patalinjug
• #13 Kristie Rose Cequeña
• #7 Sigrid Grace Flores
• #35 Sandra Lemonon
• #10 Kayesha Chua
• #26 Wynonah Buot
• #15 Juliana Kapeundl
• #21 Anjame Magbitang
• #4 Ana Patricia Asturias
• #23 Ena Velasco
• #20 Catriona Gray
• #39 Trixia Marie Maraña
• #14 Samantha Bernardo
• #1 Vickie Marie Milagrosa Rushton
• #9 Agatha Romero
• #24 Edjelyn Joy Gamboa
• #34 Mary Joy de Castro
• #11 Aya Abesamis
• #38 Karen Gallman
• #8 Shane Quintana Tormes
• #19 Michele Gumabao
• #37 Patrizia Garcia

Globe myBusiness ProjectEd Awards Night: How Learning Is Boosted Through Technology

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GLOBE PROJECTED AWARDS FESTIVITIES 

University of the East- Caloocan (Senior High School) wins the Globe ProjectED video, the best creative on  digital educational entertainment.

The best of the best were awarded top three Grand Winners and were given corresponding generous prizes: P50,000 cash and P50,000 education package for the school for the first place; P30,000 cash and P30,000 education package for the school for the second place; and P20,000 cash and P20,000 education package for the school for the third place. The Grand Winners were as follows:

1st place: University of the East- Caloocan (Senior High School)

Team Members: Geremie Ampong, John Paul Abcede, Aries Lomansoc, Patrick Concepcion

Teacher Coach: Aurora Cabote-Part'ee

2nd place: University of the East- Manila (Senior High School) 

Team Members: Xylo Pineda, Julliene Noblezada, James Ambag, Lyphelle Caparal

Teacher Coach: Dannah May Ramos

3rd place: Pitogo High School

Team Members: Eduardo G. Pequeña Jr., Abby Gayle M. Mangaser, Jerry P. Manaog, Jose Angelo C. Arboleda

Teacher Coach: Leticia Belchez Beronio II 

Winners of Globe ProjectED with the judges and executives of Globe MyBusiness

Globe myBusiness ProjectEd

How does technology affect how we learn? How different is the learning process with our gadgets and gizmos, networks and digi-communities? Globe myBusiness wanted to draw the difference and see things from the perspective of the youth using the power of video. 

For ProjectEd, the synergy of concepts is between digital technologies and education. How might we learn given the technology at our disposal? It is indisputable how technology has affected learning all around, and ProjectEd seeks to bring those changes to the forefront. ProjectEd is a nationwide video competition to all high school students. Students were asked to answer the question, "How is technology changing how you learn today?" via a three-minute video using only their mobile phone. 

Mitsch Tapia, Head of Strategy, Innovation and Transformation, Globe MyBusiness

Globe received nearly 100 entries, each with its own signature style and creative stamp. In front of an extremely engaged audience of 250 high school students, head teachers, principals, Globe senior officers, and members of the press, the results were announced during the Globe ProjectEd Awards Night, held last Thursday, March 8, 2018 at the Maybank Performing Arts Auditorium. It was a celebration of all things video learning and “EduTainment.”

Miguel Bermundo, Manager Citizenship and Advocacy Marketing, Globe Telecom

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After a careful review of all entries and stringent deliberation processes, an esteemed pool of judges, which comprised of Globe leaders including Globe Studios, as well as award-winning filmmakers Emerson Reyes and Keith Sicat, determined which videos deserved top spot. During awards night, there was a viewing of the top 10 finalists that bested the many creative entries collected from nearly 100 participating schools nationwide. Criteria for the top 10 and three Grand Winners include: 30% shareability on social media, 30% appropriateness, and 40% creativity. 

Aside from a fun viewing of the exciting videos and celebrating the well-deserved awardees, the VIP guests from both media and across different campuses were also treated to insightful workshops from some of today’s video stalwarts. YouTube Content Creator Riva Quenery shared tips on “How I Make My Videos Viral,” while filmmaker and professor Emerson Reyes shared his craft on “Effectivity of Video Materials in Teaching and Learning.” In between sessions, brother tandem Ben & Ben treated the audience to fun renditions of today’s hot hits. 

Moving Forward With Videos

Given how today’s digital landscape is moved by video, it is only right that education makes the most of the video revolution. What Globe’s ProjectEd proved is that students recognize the immense power and potential of hopping aboard the video wagon—and education should definitely follow suit. Globe CTIO Gil Genio and Director of Citizenship of Globe Telecom, Ms. Chelle Gray, both highlight how the inevitable merging of learning and technology is a sign of the present times. Genio further adds that “Globe continues to be committed to advocate for digital learning, and in particular video learning, reinforcing the message that you can learn anytime, anywhere using technology at your disposal.” 

Diving into the world of captivating video engagement and knowing what it takes move your audiences may change the learning and education ballgame altogether. Digitization is definitely the way of the future and Filipino students are primed and ready for the lesson plan.

GLOBE PROJECTED PHOTO3 Globe ProjectED Grand Winner: University of the East Caloocan with the executives of Globe MyBusiness (From L-R Debbie Obias, Michelle Tapia, Gil Genio, Derrick Heng)

GLOBE PROJECTED PHOTO2 Globe ProjectED 1^st Runner-Up Winner: University of the East Manila with the executives of Globe MyBusiness (From L-R Debbie Obias, Michelle Tapia, Gil Genio, Derrick Heng) 

GLOBE PROJECTED PHOTO1: Globe ProjectED 2^nd Runner-Up Winner: Pitogo High School with the executives of Globe MyBusiness (From L-R Debbie Obias, Michelle Tapia, Gil Genio, Derrick Heng)

* For consolidated posts on ProjectEd and to view the various entries, you may refer to the hashtags #GlobeProjectEd and #LeadTheWay on YouTube and across other social platforms. 

#CaptureSinulog and get a chance to win a 1-yr PLDT Home Fibr internet subscription

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It's time once again to celebrate Cebu's most awaited festival with PLDT Home Fibr! 

#CaptureSinulog and discover what PLDT Home Fibr and the Philippines’ Queen City of the South have to offer.

Just share and upload your #Sinulog2018 experience on Instagram and use the hashtags #CaptureSinulog, #PLDTHomeFibr and #Sinulog2018. 

Selected photos will be featured in PLDT Home's Facebook and Instagram account. The top three best photos will get a one-year internet subscription from PLDT Home.

Participants may upload their photos from January 19-21, 2018. 

https://instagram.com/p/BeAYe6blWAo/

Mr. and Ms. BPO Top 40 Finalists Revealed

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After a careful deliberation, Royale Chimes Concerts and Events Inc., makers of Mr. and Ms. BPO, finally revealed its Top 20 male and Top 20 female finalists after the three closed-door screenings held at I'M Hotel in Makati last October 7, 8 and 14.

 

Prior to the final selection of the Top 40 candidates, these hopefuls presented themselves to the Mr. and Ms. BPO Screening Committee composed of officials from Royale Chimes Concerts and Events Inc., former beauty queens, top-notch fashion designers, ace fashion and lifestyle photographers and beauty pageant social media influencers. 

#1 Nykhi Arines, Alorica Mezza

Here are the official 40 finalists of Mr. and Ms. BPO presented to the press last October 24, 2017 at Antidote Bar in I’M Hotel Makati:

#1 Derick Bocito, Teleperformance Philippines 

#2 Magic Sa-onoy, Acquire BPO Shaw 

#3 Lee Bueno, Teletech Pioneer

#4 Brent Selma, Opsify Cebu

#5 Job Aiax Simpas, NTC Voice Solutions Makati 

#6 Arthur Bilog, Sykes Asia PH - BGC 

#7 Iversen Vasquez, RingCentral EDSA Shaw

#8 Victor Relosa, Sitel Eton

#9 Ariel Noval, Accenture Eastwood City

#10 Simon Delos Reyes, Teletech Mall of Asia

#11 Al Calilung, Sutherland Global Services Clark Pampanga

#12 Yuichi Sekiguchi, IQOR Philippines SM Dasmarinas 

#13 Daniel Sindo, Acquire BPO Eastwood City

#14 Jonel Roncales, Teletech Mall of Asia

#15 Rnel Mangahas, Transcom EDSA Shaw

#16 Josh Perez, Accenture Robinsons Pioneer 

#17 Esthan Obusan, Acquire BPO Robinsons Cyberspace Beta Ortigas

#18 Giovanni Guillermo, Convergys Megamall

#19 Ronnie Cadag, Teleperformance Philippines

#20 Shadid Sidri, Stellar BPO Eastwood City 

Ms. BPO Top 20 Finalists:

#1 Nykhi Arines, Alorica Mezza

#2 Angelique Elizario, Microsourcing Inc. Ortigas

#3 Trish Cabilao, Teleperformance Philippines

#4 Christine Vigo, Conduit Global KGB Philippines Sta. Rosa, Laguna 

#5 Glydel Espero, Concentrix Tera Tower QC

#6 Abigail Chua, Sun Life of Canada, Inc. BGC 

#7 Jannies Alcantara, Teletech Sta. Rosa, Laguna 

#8 Julia Mae Mendoza, VXI HPI Munoz

#9 Andee Infante, ADP Philippines Makati 

#10 Shane Cortez, Startek PH

#11 Ja Maranan, VXI Makati 

#12 Khristine Dignomo Corpus, RingCentral Manila

#13 Jen Bohol, TaskUs Cavite 

#14 Jaztine Balagtas, VXI Panorama

#15 Airene Gogo, Teletech Mall of Asia 

#16 Danna Leviste, Convergys Alabang 1

#17 Jam dela Luna, The Results Companies Lipa Batangas

#18 Bianca Abejero, Sykes PH Shaw 500

#19 Winzel Magbuo, WNS Global Services Eastwood

#20 Micca Rosal, Teletech Makati

Upcoming Mr. and Ms. BPO Pageant Activities

Mr. and Ms. BPO aims to empower the candidates with a Mentoring Workshop composed of mentors for fitness and well-being, communication skills, emotional intelligence and modeling that will help them gain confidence and boost their morale.

The mentors are Jonathan Yabut (first The Apprentice Asia winner), Jun Macasaet (Mr. Manhunt International 2012 winner), Jennifer Hammond (Binibining Pilipinas – Intercontinental 2016), Mauro Lumba (Century Tuna Superbods 2014 winner) and Ruby Manalac (Emotional intelligence expert).

The 40 aspirants will also headline a Pre-Pageant Night at I'M Hotel in Makati on November 11, 2017 as they highlight the talent, swimwear and brand wear competition.

Grand Coronation is on November 21, 2017, 8PM at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Tickets are available at SM Tickets starting October 27 with the following ticket prices: VIP 4,500; Patron 3,500; Lower Box 2,500; Upper Box 1,500 and General Admission 750.

The Mr. and Ms. BPO pageant is for the benefit of Habitat for Humanity Philippines.

Follow the candidates’ journey on Mr. and Ms. BPO social media accounts: facebook: /MrandMsBPOofficial, twitter: @MrandMsBPO and instagram: @MrandMsBPOofficial.

The Mr. and Ms. BPO pageant is sponsored by Centro Hair Salon, Discovery Primea, EDC Photography by Edward Dela Cuesta, iSkin Aesthethics Lifestyle, I’M Hotel, K-Pub TriNoma, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Profiles Asia Pacific / People Dynamics, Unified Makeup Artists of the Philippines, Voyager Innovation and 360 Fitness Plus – Commonwealth.

Higher Level Kids, Grand Champion at DreamPlay's “King Julien Dance Off” at City of Dreams Manila

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Higher Level Kids, an all-boys group from Cavite, bested the other seven finalists and bagged the championship trophy of DreamPlay's “King Julien Dance Off” at Chaos Manila, City of Dreams Manila on August 27, 2017.

Higher Level Kids

DreamPlay, City of Dreams Manila’s Dreamworks-inspired interactive play space, staged its second nationwide children’s dance competition dubbed as “King Julien Dance Off” to celebrate its second year anniversary and mark its one million visitors to date.

Ace of Spades, a mix group of boys and girls from Angono, Rizal were awarded as 1st runner up. The other six finalists that made it to the grand finals were: Southernside Dance Theater, Super Kids, Small Fries, The Class, GFAM, and Mover’s Impact. They were judged according to creativity, style and originality of choreography; themed-costume based on Dreamworks movie song choice, stage presence and over-all impact or star quality.

Participated in various dance competitions in the country and abroad, the Higher Level Kids dance group stood out when they sent shockwaves of delight and excitement as they performed amazing dance moves and stunts executed with seamless choreography to the remixed Dreamworks movie soundtrack of Madagascar’s “I Like to Move It,” Kung Fu Panda’s “Kung Fu Fighting,” Shrek’s “I’m a Believer” and Troll’s “Can’t Stop the Feeling”.

The children’s dance crew’s dynamic and talented members are also known for their memorable performances in Dance Kids, a dance competition and reality TV show aired on ABS-CBN 2 in 2015 and Super Kids – The World’s Greatest Little Talents TV show in Cologne, Germany in 2016.

The show opened with a dance number featuring DreamPlay’s Dreamers dance group and Madagascar movie’s character King Julien, the charismatic “Lord of the Lemurs” who can’t help but dance to the music and the inspiration behind the children’s dance contest. This was followed by a special dance number by last year’s winners and the first “King Julien’s Dance Off” champions - FMD Extreme.

They wowed the audience once again with their high-flying stunts and electrifying moves.

Higher Level Kids

The main highlight of the program is the performances of eight finalists who set the stage ablaze with their youthful energy and street dance moves ranging from popping, locking and breaking peppered with ballet movements and acrobatic stunts.

The Voice of the Philippines Season 2 finalist Bradley Holmes and Noon Time Show: It’s Showtime’s singing competition segment Tawag ng Tanghalan 2016 contender Nina Espinosa sang a rock duet to entertain the crowd.

The entire bunch of DreamWorks characters Shrek, Fiona, Alex the Lion, King Julien, and Puss in Boots also performed a special dance number. 

(From L-R)  Romina Gervacio, CoD Director of Public Relations; Gelai Aguzar, G-Force Senior Choreographer; Troy Montero and Aubrey Miles; and Marlon Hirsh, City of Dreams Manila General Manager for Non-Gaming Operations.

The judges included City of Dreams Manila General Manager for Non-Gaming Operations Marlon Hirsh, City of Dreams Manila Director of Public Relations Romina Gervacio, G-Force Senior Choreographer Gelai Aguzar, and celebrity couple Troy Montero and Aubrey Miles. 

As the competitions grand champions, Higher Level brought home P80,000 in cash, a DreamPlay trophy, an Annual Pass for unlimited DreamPlay access for each member, a photo op with DreamWorks characters, DreamShop voucher worth P1,000 and Chez Gingy voucher worth P1,000 for each member. The group will also be returning to perform in various DreamPlay and City of Dreams Manila events.

Ace of Spade’s first runner-up prize consisted of P25,000 in cash and a DreamPlay trophy. Every member likewise won a weekend pass at DreamPlay, a photo op with DreamWorks characters, DreamShop voucher worth P500 and Chez Gingy voucher worth P500.

Each of the other highly-talented grand finalists was given P10,000 in cash and a DreamPlay plaque. Each of their members also had a photo opportunity with the Dreamworks characters and brought home a complimentary DreamPlay ticket, DreamShop voucher worth P500 and Chez Gingy voucher worth P500.

To find out the upcoming activities at DreamPlay, interested parties can call 800 8080 or e-mail guestservices@cod-manila.com or visit www.cityofdreamsmanila.com.