Brillante Mendoza’s ‘Taklub’ ('Trap') stars Nora Aunor showing starts September 16

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There’s a time for everything. A time to tear down … and a time to build.

A heartbreaking film, Taklub offers engaging drama about individuals struggling to mourn lost loved ones and rebuild their normal lives at the same time. 

"Taklub" stars Nora Aunor with Julio Diaz, Aaron Rivera, Ruby Ruiz, Soliman Cruz and Lou Veloso, directed by Brillante Ma. Mendoza and screenwritten by Honeylyn Joy Alipio, and with Creative Consultant Armando Lao.

SYNOPSIS 

Taklub is a story of three major characters - Bebeth, Larry and Erwin, whose lives intertwine after super typhoon Haiyan left the city of Tacloban in a horrendous state. They search for the dead while trying desperately to keep their sanity intact, and to protect what little faith may have.

Bebeth (Nora Aunor) searches for the remains of her three children in the hopes that any identified records could match a DNA test from those buried at the mass grave. Larry (Julio Diaz) lost his wife and consoles himself by joining a group of devout Catholics carrying a life-size crucifix around the city. Erwin (Aaron Rivera) and his elder brother try to hide the truth of their parents’ death from their little sister.

As if grieving from the loss of their loved ones is not enough, a series of events, both man-made and natural, continue to test the endurance of the characters along with the rest of the people, waiting for a time to wipe those slow repugnant tears.

Released by: The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) thru Solar Pictures

Check these links for more stories and details:

Trailer: https://youtu.be/G8I-TWyYYgk

Extend movie clip from Cannes Film Festival: https://youtu.be/DClWJsjDSs8

Cannes Film Festival Photocall: https://youtu.be/kEv4n3DSm78

Articles:

Brillante Mendoza’s ‘Taklub’ premieres at Cannes, gets rave reviews http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/490438/lifestyle/artandculture/brillante-mendoza-s-taklub-premieres-at-cannes-gets-rave-reviews

Paje hails 'Taklub' success in Cannes

http://www.denr.gov.ph/news-and-features/latest-news/2204-paje-hails-taklub-success-in-cannes.html

‘Taklub’ wins Ecumenical Jury Prize-Special Mention in Cannes

http://entertainment.inquirer.net/170845/taklub-wins-in-cannes

Don't miss to watch Brillante Ma. Mendoza's TAKLUB ('Trap') starting on the 16th of September in selected theaters nationwide.

Cinemas:

Gaisano Grand Mall Davao

Gateway Cineplex

Robinsons Movieworld Galleria

SM Cinema Fairview

SM Cinema Megamall

SM Cinema North EDSA

SM Cinema Sta Mesa

Amaia Land introduces townhouse development

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Amaia Series Novaliches is the newest townhouse development of Amaia Land, which is a great addition the brand’s growing portfolio of product lines. 

After launching multiple projects at different sites across the country, Amaia Land introduces a townhouse development that will be added to their portfolio of product lines. Amaia Series makes it possible for families to live in a townhouse community and enjoy the benefits of city living.

 

The first phase of Amaia Series Novaliches features 286 units with floor areas that range from 56 to 59 square meters. 

Features and amenities - The first sector of Amaia Series Novaliches features 286 units of 4-series and 6-series house models, lots size ranging from 50 to 143 square meters. Future residents can savor life and relish the suburban ambiance with facilities that includes a village pavilion, swimming pool, basketball court, children’s play area, landscaped gardens, and jogging loop.

The Amaia Series Novaliches close to business and commercial establishments and different transportation hubs. 

Desirable location - Situated in Barangay San Agustin, Novaliches, Quezon City, Amaia Series is accessible via key entry points: NLEX through Malinta exit, and Mindanao Ave., from Caloocan through Camarin and Zabarte Rd. and from EDSA via Commonwealth Avenue.

Amaia Series Novaliches is likewise close to business and commercial establishments. Just a short ride away from the community are Fairview Terraces, SM Fairview, SM Novaliches, Puregold Susano, and Nova Plaza Mall—all accessible through various transportation modes such as buses, jeepneys, and tricycles.

Amaia Land ensures the safety, security, and privacy of its residents with 24-hour security at its different entrance and exit points.

Growing families will appreciate the development’s proximity to schools such as St. Luke’s School, La Consolacion College, Urduja Elementary School, and other public and private institutions, making it a perfect place to raise their children.

Security and quality are not compromised - as the project will be constructed by the MDC Build Plus and will be managed by Ayala Property Management Corp. Round the clock security, and guarded entrance and exits will keep families from worrying.

As residents savor life amid its plush facilities, Amaia Series Nova residents will easily forget the hustle and bustle outside and simply relish the serene suburban ambiance it offers. 

Highly affordable - Acquiring a home in Amaia Series Novaliches is easy on the pocket with price ranging from P2.4Mn - P3M and various payment options available. Potential homeowners can choose from cash or deferred payments, and through bank or in-house financing.

Amaia Series Novaliches just affirms the company’s zeal of providing affordable quality homes to more Filipinos. For inquiries, visit www.amaialand.com or www.facebook.com/AmaiaLand.

Citi’s My Unforgettable Story-Story of Romance winners revealed

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Credit card leader Citi has announced the first two (2) winners of Citi’s My Unforgettable Story raffle promotion. Of the various Story of Romance prize options, Angela Rosales from Cebu City (right) chose an island getaway for two at Koh Samui, Thailand that includes round trip airline tickets, four days/three nights hotel accommodation (with airport transfers) at the luxurious Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort & Spa, plus a romantic dinner and relaxing massage for two. 

 Meanwhile, lucky Citi cardholder Ma. Rosario Macagba from Quezon City (left) picked a thrilling hot air balloon date in Dubai including round trip airline tickets, four days/three nights hotel accommodation (with airport transfers), a 4x4 Dubai Dessert Safari experience, and a romantic dinner for two (2) at the prestigious Burj Al Arab. 

For more information about the complete list of winners for Citi’s My Unforgettable Story Raffle promotion, visit www.citibank.com.ph/mystory. 

Technology: WD and milestone partner to provide video surveillance solutions for business and consumers

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Milestone Arcus Video Surveillance Software Available with My Cloud Business Series Systems

Western Digital (WD) ,  a worldwide leader in storage solutions, and Milestone Systems, the security industry leader in video management software, announced today a partnership to deliver video surveillance solutions to businesses and consumers. 

Milestone Arcus™ Surveillance software will be available on WD’s My Cloud® Business Series1 network-attached storage (NAS) systems beginning this month; and is expected to be available on other My Cloud systems, such as the My Cloud Expert Series, in the future.

Milestone Arcus is a video surveillance platform designed to be embedded in hardware devices, such as compatible WD My Cloud NAS systems, to deliver customized, market-ready solutions. Integration of Milestone Arcus Surveillance software into My Cloud OS enables users to transform their versatile My Cloud Business Series NAS systems into networked video recording systems for their offices or homes. By simply downloading the Milestone Arcus Surveillance software through the My Cloud App Store, users can install up to 16 cameras, with the first two camera licenses free on My Cloud Business Series products. Additional camera licenses will be available at selected WD authorized distributors.

"Technology advances are enabling video surveillance to be broadly accessible to businesses and individuals across the globe,” said Sven Rathjen, vice president of marketing for WD’s Content Solutions business. “Together, WD and Milestone are focused on making video surveillance easy with a solution they can quickly set up and rely on for years. This is one of many applications available on My Cloud NAS systems, including home automation, media streaming and backup solutions.” 

“Milestone is proud to partner with WD to offer a video surveillance solution for My Cloud NAS systems,” said Lars Nordenlund, vice president of Incubation and Ventures at Milestone Systems. “WD customers can now take advantage of the simple setup with automatic camera discovery, intuitive interface, remote viewing, mobile access and other monitoring features in Milestone Arcus software.”

WD’s My Cloud Business Series NAS systems are available through select distribution partners and resellers in Philippines. 

As campaign versus text spam/scam intensifies to protect customers Globe blocks close to 31M spam/scam messages in less than a year

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Globe Telecom blocked a total of 30.8 million of spam and scam text messages in less than a year as the mobile operator intensifies its campaign to rid its network of such annoying and unwanted messages and protect its customers.

The leading telecommunication provider expanded coverage of an automated filtering functionality that keeps its customers from receiving scam and spam messages. With the expansion, majority of the company’s 2.3 million postpaid customers are now covered by the filtering mechanism, said Joel Agustin, Globe Senior Vice President for Service Management Division, Network Technical Group. 

Such filtering mechanism, which prevents the transmittal of scam messages to mobile devices, has substantially reduced the number of text scams/scams going through the Globe network, Agustin explained. Globe operationalized the automated filtering mechanism in October 2014 as part of the telecommunication provider’s efforts to rid its network of both spam and scam messages.

The volume of messages blocked by the network filtering system averages about 90,000/day, reaching a peak of around 200,000 in July this year. The filtering mechanism can be reconfigured to address the kind of spam and scam messages that goes through the Globe network, Agustin said. Recently, bulk of spam and scam messages delivered to Globe customers originate from sim cards of competition (with prefixes 0922, 0943), he noted.

“We will never tolerate the use of the Globe network by some unscrupulous individuals who want to take advantage of our customers for their own personal gain. Globe has been long committed in eliminating text scam spam as part of our commitment to provide wonderful customer experience,” Agustin stressed. He added that the company is continually developing mechanisms that will purge its network of text spams/scams. According to him, mobile numbers that are identified to be a constant source of spam and scam messages will be temporarily disconnected from service.

Aside from the filtering mechanism, Globe implemented an awareness drive to educate its customers and keep them from falling victims to text spam/text scams through its #stopspam campaign. In addition, Globe made it easier for its customers to immediately report text scams or text spams that they get on their mobile devices thru http://www.globe.com.ph/stopspam. Customers just need to provide all the details required and numbers that are reported as source of text scams will be immediately blocked from the network. 

Mobile customers of Globe Telecom reached 48.4 million at the end of the first half, a 13% rise from 42.7 million a year