“Call Center Girl” movie from Star Cinema

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“Call Center Girl”, movie directed by Don Cuaresma and produced by Star Cinema as part of the 20th anniversary line-up of the ABS-CBN film production outfit. This stars with Pokwang, Enchong Dee, Jessy Mendiola, Jestoni Alarcon, Pooh, Ogie Diaz, Ejay Falcon, Chokoleit, K Brosas, Dianne Medina, Alex Castro, Aaron Villaflor and John “Sweet” Lapus.

“Call Center Girl” offers a moral lesson for the Filipino family. Call Center Girl gives a look into the plight of OFWs and how the absence of parents who are working abroad affect their families and children. This movie is set against the backdrop of the Philippines’ fast growing call center industry.

Pokwang said that she's very proud to be here in the movie, with great director, movie writers, and stars. She also said that they really been inspired of doing this movie. “Binigay ko na ng todo lahat dito. I’m sure mamahalin nila ang pelikulang ito kasi maganda ang kuwento. Yung director namin napakahusay. Proud ako dito.”

“I’m very, very proud of this crazy movie of ours,” added by Pokwang.



This Call Center Girl movie is the first collaboration with Don Cuaresma, who is known for his superb work in ABS-CBN’s top-rating soaps Ina, Kapatid, Anak, Maria La Barrio; Rubi, and 100 Days To Heaven and scriptwriter Kriz Gazmen who was part of the creative team behind Star Cinema’s blockbuster movies No Other Woman, Sisterakas, and Ang Tanging Ina Nyong Lahat.

She shared to us what the story about. “Isa akong dating OFW. Napalayo ako sa mga anak ko and then 'yung bunso ko, siya 'yung medyo lumayo ang loob sa akin. Pagbalik ko dito, gusto kong mabuo ulit ang pamilya ko kaya pinasok ko ang call center.”

The cast , director and writer of Call Center Girl during the blog conference held at the Star Cinema office, ABS-CBN, Nov 18. 2013

Pokwang, as Teresa, plays a call center agent who is still adjusting to her job. She chooses to endure the attitude of her mean team leader, played by Enchong Dee, for the sake of keeping her family whole. As a desperate race against time to unite her family and win back the affections of her estranged daughter Regina (Jessy Mendiola). By some twist of fate, Teresa (who worked in a cruise ship for 13 years) lands a job in a call center where her daughter Regina is also employed thus providing her with the perfect opportunity to rekindle her broken relationship with her daughter. 

In the process, Teresa encounters a diverse bunch of people from different walks of life, including their team leader Vince (Enchong Dee). She then gradually appreciates the concept of extended families and ultimately, Teresa, Regina, and even Vince learns the true value of family as they discover their individual purposes in life.

Jessy Mendiola, Pokwang and Enchong Dee (Photo:ABS-CBN)

Enchong once again showcases his very wide and impressive range as an actor,” Cuaresma said.
Jessy is also equally very brilliant in the film, she is a natural comedian. And Pokwang's comic timing is her flair for comedy never ceases to amaze me. It’s been quite a while since we saw Pokwang in a major comedic role in a full-length feature film,” Cuaresma added.

Ejay Falcon, from PBB said this is his first comedy movie. "I'm thankful to Star Cinema for giving me a chance to work with great director and cast.”

Enchong shared “It’s such a challenge to make other people laugh and I learned a lot from our director and my co-actors, I grew as an actor in making this film and it’s great to take a break from drama this time. It was so fun to play the vicious role of Vince. It’s exciting to see how his character will turn out in the movie.”

“Call Center Girl,” a riotous and has all the elements of a good and unforgettable family movie, set to hit the theaters nationwide on November 27.

For more updates, visit:

http://facebook.com/StarCinema
http://twitter.com/StarCinema
http://instagram.com/StarCinema

Following the devastation brought about by super typhoon “Yolanda,” comedienne Pokwang believes it is time for Filipinos to laugh again. Pokwang said she hopes her upcoming comedy “Call Center Girl” can boost the Filipino spirit after the typhoon battered the Visayas and left thousands of people dead. "Naiintinidihan naman po namin na may pinagdadaanan ang bansa natin pero ang pelikulang ito, nawa’y muling maghatid ng ngiti sa mga Pilipino," Pokwang added. 

The Clash in Cotai - Pacquiao vs Rios

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Fighter of the Decade MANNY "PACMAN" PACQUIAO and former world champion BRANDON "BAM BAM" RIOS will fight in a 12-round welterweight rumble on Saturday, November 23, from The Venetian® Macao’s CotaiArena™, in Macao, China.

The Pacquiao vs. Rios weigh-in results :

Manny Pacquiao (145) vs. Brandon Rios (146.5)

In the main event, Pacquiao and Rios will have to make 147 pounds. The two fighters are clashing for the vacant WBO international welterweight title.

Pacquiao is reportedly guaranteed $18 million for the fight, while Rios will make $4 million.

Pacquiao vs Rios remaining tickets can be purchased online at TICKETNETWORK or order by phone at (855) 859-4045. Contact HBO PPV providers to watch the fight live from your home beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT.

Electrolux Digital Brand Ambassadors

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Leading home appliance brand Electrolux introduces its new set of digital brand ambassadors to represent the latest Electrolux campaign, Wear Your Passion.

Celebrity mom Cheska Garcia-Kramer, celebrity chef Rosebud Benitez-Velasco, and mompreneur Janice Villanueva were chosen to be part of the new Electrolux campaign. “Their passion for their craft and credibility in their respective fields made them the perfect choice for Electrolux,” says Andrea Pionilla, Marketing Manager, Electrolux Philippines, Inc.

“The clothes we wear reflect the different hats we put on each day, but taking care of our clothes consume so much of our time and effort. With the help of the new Time Manager Washing Machine, you’ll have more time for your passions without worrying about your laundry,” says Pionilla. She adds, “Through the Electrolux Wear Your Passion campaign, we want to encourage every woman to make time for themselves and to pursue and flaunt their passions through the clothes that best represent them.”

“Being a mom is my ultimate passion in life. My family will always be my first priority,” says Cheska Garcia-Kramer. Having been in the entertainment industry for years, Cheska definitely knows how to balance work and family life. Despite her busy schedule, Cheska is a hands-on mom to her three lovely children, Kendra, Scarlet, and Gavin and a caring wife to PBA player , Doug Kramer.

Chef Rosebud Benitez-Velasco is very passionate about food and cooking. She spends most of her time in the kitchen creating delicious dishes but still makes sure to spend quality time with her children and husband. “Nothing is more rewarding than doing what I love most–being a chef, mother, and wife at home,” shares Chef Rosebud.

Janice Crisostomo-Villanueva joins Chef Rosebud and Cheska in the Wear Your Passion campaign. Janice is not only a entrepreneur but is also a passionate advocate of active parenting and breast-feeding. Janice is the founder of Mommy Mundo, an online portal of family-focused resources comprised of an active community of over 30,000 moms. Janice shares, “Sharing my passions with other moms and helping them in their roles in the family is what I love most about my job.”

“Our digital brand ambassadors will not only share what they are passionate about but also encourage everyone to have guilt-free time doing the things that they love to do with the help of Electrolux home appliances,” adds Pionilla.

For more news and updates about the Electrolux Wear Your Passion campaign, 

visit www.facebook.com/thelittlewhitebook 

or follow @ElectroluxPH on Twitter and Instagram.

Laguna Blogging Summit 2 with Social Revolutionists who conquered Laguna

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The Socialist Revolutionaries were the most influential group around the world. And recently, Social Revolutionists conquered the hearts of Laguenos through the second social media summit known as 2LaBS last November 14 & 15, 2013.

The 2nd Laguna Social Media and Blogging Summit (#2LaBS) was held at the Cultural Center of Laguna with powerful speakers who were armed with their strong & revolutionary topics to share, empower & teach the participants about Online Marketing, Social Media Ethics, Passion, Responsibilities and on how to become a catalyst for change.

Congratulations to 2LaBS!

As the media activities, successful and powerful summit, will see the most explosive growth in the future. For this year, the event became bigger and louder. The participating students are from Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU), STI, AMA, University of the Philippines and De La Salle Zobel Ayala Alabang.

Here are some highlghts from the summit:

On the first day (November 14) the very punctual and energetic President of Laguna State Polytechnic University, Dr. Nestor De Vera as keynote speaker wowed the audience with his vision that Social Media and Online Marketing as the present and the future. 

Dr. Nestor De Vera

Thanks to very supportive Dr. De Vera who was also with the 1st Laguna Social Media and Blogging Summit (#1laBS) last year.

The lead organizer of #2LaBS Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas welcomed the participants and grateful with the different schools overwhelming support. She discussed the Ethics in Social Media that in order to win in a Blogosphere, one must know how to engage with her audience, practice respect, learn that Blogging is not private but for public consumption and not to engage with bashers.

Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas

Pastor Eyriche Cortez shared his power tips in Blogging.

Pastor Eyriche Cortez

TV5 show host and motivational speaker Chinkee Tan of Chink Positive wowed the audience with his wit and techniques for success and that in order to succeed, one must have a positive attitude and mindset, the participating students can’t help but to get his books after his talk to learn more the idea of positive thinking. 

Chinkee Tan

Engr. John Cueto who is writing about technology explained the idea about "Niche.” 

Rhodora Espiritu (DLSZ )  shared the importance of educational blogging. 

Dra. Tess Termulo discussed her advocacy that started on Facebook. She is a member of a community that spreads humanism in the Philippines and leverage the use of Social Media to promote peace and equality.

Dra. Tess Termulo 

Venzie Crisostomo, the chairman of Anakbayan and an active leader of Kabataan Partylist connected with the participants by sharing his advocacy online that leads him to do it offline too. He told everyone to be aware and concern about what’s happening in the Philippines and that each of us can do better if only we are united as one wherever we are online or in real world.

The 2nd day of the summit is also exciting with the speakers as follows with their topics;

Atty. Chris Lao- Anti Cyber Bullying and Cyber crime law

Ben Francia- Search Engine Optimization

Ben Francia

Director James Jimenez- Social Media in voters education

Pocholo De Leon Gonzales- Branding

Bert Guevarra- Environment awareness

Janette Toral- Branding and Bloggers as digital influencer
                    http://www.youtube.com/user/digitalfilipino?feature=watch

One of the co organizers of #2LaBS Ross Del Rosario also shared how to win in a blogosphere in a short period of time.

Cheers and congratulations to 2LaBS team and partners. With the different schools attended the event, the organizers are most certain that there will be another summit next year.

The organizers would like to thank the following sponsors:

Gardenia Bakers Philippines, Greenwich Pizza, Zoomanity Group, Elabram Systems Inc., 2GO Shipping, Globe Telecoms, Pro Friends, Air Asia, Havaianas. Oriang, 100 Miles Café, Province of Laguna, Tiago Progressive Cuisine, Hotel La Corona De Lipa, Mernels Cake, Microsoft, COMELEC, Sofitel, Asus.

Media Partners:

Kliping Times, The Tribune Post, Ronda Balita, Magic Expose, Royal Cable, wheninmanila.com, wazzuppilipinas.com, blog-ph.com, Webby Thoughts, Manila Channel.

Organizers:

Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas

Engr. John Cueto

Rod Magaru

Dianne Salonga

Pepi De Leon

Myrns Roman

JayL Aquino

Ivan Saldajeno

Florencio Jusay Jr. 

Rhodora Espiritu

Mac Vasquez

Katrina Capili

Odessa Escaler

Jojo Busayong

Ross del Rosario
Mark Acsay

Some photos by : Mac Movers

“King of the Gil” dance concert of the Philippine showbiz’s ‘Dougie King’ Enrique Gil

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‘Dougie King’ Enrique Gil will teach how to dougie and more on this special first ever dance concert! 

Enrique Gil will prove his dancing prowess in his ‘King of the Gil’ dance concert on November 29 to be held at the Big Dome!

Enrique known as the "Dougie King" for his signature dance moves to the song "Teach Me How to Dougie". After dancing "Gentleman" by Psy at Vice Ganda's Concert, he is also now hailed as "Gentleman King."

He is now ready to conquer the Smart-Araneta Coliseum this November 29 as he brings his own swag and delight his supporters and fans at his first ever concert titled “King of the Gil” staged by Star Events and ABS-CBN.

This concert  will be joined by Enrique’s friends in showbiz - Vice Ganda, Angel Locsin, Toni Gonzaga, Kim Chiu, Vhong Navarro, Jhong Hilario and Young JV, Julia Montes.

Dance groups Streetboys and G-Force will further fire up the night with their killer choreography.

“I will do everything that will make them stand up, dance and enjoy the night. I will definitely teach you how to dougie and much much more!” promised by Enrique.

Don’t miss the “King of the Gil” concert at Smart-Araneta Coliseum on November 29 (Friday).

Tickets are now available at Ticketnet outlets and Ticketnet.com.ph.

For more updates about “King of the Gil,” visit Star Records’ Facebook fanpage at www.facebook.com/starrecordsphil 

or follow @starrecordsph on Twitter.

Enrique Gil during the bogcon held at the ABS-CBN