Enjoying Wonderful World

November 2, 2015

Full-range digital production outfit 'Buzz Productions' welcomes In-House Talents

Jed Marcaida, VJ Mendoza, Bekimon, Chokoleit, Iyah Mina and Noel Escondo

BUZZ PRODUCTIONS is the newest source of news and entertainment for the social mobile age, in your home, to music and even short films, everything that our netizens have grown to love. BUZZ PRODUCTIONS is a full-range digital production outfit that caters to different media needs, such as branding, events and video production, and in-house talent management.

A subsidiary of Jump Digital Asia, Buzz Productions is managed and headed by writer-director Mr. Noel Escondo with the support of Jump Digital Marketer Jed Marcaida.

Fresh talents of BUZZ PRODUCTIONS are introduced to the members of the press and bloggers last October 28 at Cafe 1771, Ortigas. Buzz Productions in-house talents are: premiere comedians, Chokoleit and Iyah Mina; the Youtube sensation, Bekimon; former G-Force member, Jan Stephen Noval; and commercial talent, VJ Mendoza.

Also the newest Facebook Channels, with informative, fun and interesting video circulated online is made of digital genius to provide the same level of quality viral videos at the tip of your hand, that is what Buzz Production is doing.

The main page, “PalaBuzz Feed” is for funny, interesting and entertaining videos

“PalaBuzz Music” focuses on music-based content, features up and coming Filipino musicians.

“PalaBuzz Home” contains DIY (Do-It-Yourself) and life-hack tips

“PalaBuzz Shorts” is a channel for short films produced by independent film makers

“PalaBuzz Food” is for food-based content

“PalaBuzz News” is for current news and events.

The two-month old page of Palabuzz Feed already earned more than 3 million video views and gathered 10 million reach. It showcases original and user contents that provides total entertainment available online.

Buzz Productions will manage their presence online so expect more online videos and materials from them in the coming days.

Based in Ortigas Center, Buzz Productions is also your newest source of news and entertainment for the social mobile age. From your home, to music and even short films, everything that our netizens have grown to love, we create contents that you want to share online.

For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/palabuzzfeed.

James Reid and Nadine Lustre as the new faces of City Blends coffee now brewing at 7-Eleven

Now Brewing at 7-Eleven, City Blends makes JaDine the new ambassadors for Honest-To-Goodness Coffee!

It's #JaDineFor711 as the Philippine Seven Corporation (PSC), country licensee of leading convenience store chain 7-Eleven, present James Reid and Nadine Lustre as the new faces of City Blends coffee.

With James and Nadine staying atop social media trends due to their undeniable charisma as well as the relatable kilig that they bring to fans of all ages, 7-Eleven has really found the honest and down-to-earth personalities that are the perfect fit for City Blends coffee.

Honest-to-goodness Coffee

With JaDine as the new endorsers, City Blends gets its well-deserved turn in the spotlight. The coffee is made from 100% Arabica beans, with each cup made fresh as you order. The City Blends machine grinds the beans on the spot, giving you unparalleled freshness: the secret to quality coffee.

Even the pricing is great, with City Blends starting at 20 pesos, honest!

To excite fans even further, 7-Eleven is releasing limited edition City Blends cups with photos of JaDine! The 8oz cup features Nadine, the 12oz cup features James, and the 16oz cup features the couple. The JaDine cups do not only have hugot quotes from the TVC, they are also interactive so customers can have fun writing their own honest hugot as well. The cups will be available in City Blends stores by November 4, 2015.Aside from its brewed coffee, City Blends also offers other flavors such as French Vanilla, Mochaccino and Hershey's Dark Chocolate.

For #JaDine, Honest-to-goodness hype

Fan response to the selection of the two has been positive across the board, with Reiders and Naddicts alike sharing the teasers, memes, as well as lines from the TVC on social media causing #JaDineFor711 to trend on Twitter.

The overwhelming fan response has prompted 7-Eleven to release an exclusive never-before-seen footage from the TVC and print shoot plus the alternate endings that fans – what James could have said to Nadine. This is also 7-Eleven’s way to thank JaDine fans for the unexpected support, as well as for integrating the hugot lines in their social media posts. Apparently it’s hard to move on, especially when we’re talking about James Reid and Nadine Lustre. And that’s a good thing for #JaDineFor711.

Try the new 7-Eleven City Blends coffee currently available in 565 7-Eleven stores nationwide. 7-Eleven will end the year with 712 City Blends stores!

Watch out for more of #JaDineFor711!

Visit :

Facebook: facebook.com/711philippines

Twitter: @711philippines

Instagram: @711ph

Experience the Smart Life with super-sized data offers : iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus

“iPhone’s Live Photos lets us capture and share our best moments in a revolutionary way, while its advanced hardware allows us to fulfill all our passions and swoop smoothly from one app to the next – without worrying about efficiency or battery life. For sure, with these new iPhones, we can get more of the Smart Life experience and enjoy the widest breadth of mobile content that only Smart’s nationwidest network can deliver – from your choice of apps, games, music, movies and more – all at your fingertips.” --- Kathy Carag, Smart Postpaid Head.

Smart offers iPhone 6s FREE at Plan 2000 and iPhone 6s Plus FREE at Plan 2499

Unrivaled mobile services leader Smart Communications has announced its unbeatable plans for the much anticipated iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, the most advanced iPhones ever, with super-sized data offers and awesome perks aimed at giving you the Smart Life experience.

As a special offer from November 6 until December 31, you can get the iPhone 6s FREE on Plan 2000 under a 30-month contract, inclusive of a super-sized 10GB data allowance for all your videos, music and games; plus All-Month Surf, which gives you access to all your favorite websites and apps like Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, and chat apps like Viber, Whatsapp, Line and Messenger, among many others, throughout the 30-month period.

As part of the limited offer, you can also get the iPhone 6s Plus FREE on Plan 2499 under a 30-month term, inclusive of super-sized 15GB data allowance and All-Month Surf which you can enjoy throughout the duration of the contract.

The latest iPhones will also be available via Smart Infinity, Smart’s premium postpaid brand, where members can get complimentary iPhone 6s 128GB under Infinity Consumable Plan 5000 or two units of iPhone 6S 16GB under Consumable LTE Plan 8000.

Smart’s other unbeatable offers for the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus are available atwww.smart.com.ph/iphone. For more about Infinity’s unparalleled perks and privileges that come with the new iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus plans, visit www.smart.com.ph/Infinity.

iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus bring a powerful new dimension to iPhone’s revolutionary Multi-Touch interface with 3D Touch, which senses force to enable intuitive new ways to access features and interact with content. The new iPhones introduce a transformative new approach to photography called Live Photos, bringing still images to life by capturing a moment in motion. Live Photos, 3D Touch, 12-megapixel iSight camera, 5-megapixel FaceTime HD camera with Retina Flash and more are powered by the Apple-designed A9 chip, the most advanced chip ever in a smartphone, delivering faster performance and great battery life. iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus are designed with Retina HD displays made from the strongest glass on any smartphone and 7000 series aluminum, the same alloy used in the aerospace industry, in gorgeous metallic finishes that now include rose gold.

Awesome experiences await new and existing Smart Postpaid subscribers who are upgrading to the new iPhones with Smart:

1. Be among the first to get the iPhone 6S Rose Gold (16GB) via special Uber delivery from Smart. Smart and Uber have teamed up to deliver your new iPhone 6s Rose Gold (16GB) at your doorstep when the clock strikes 12:01 on November 6, Friday! Simply click “Request an iPhone6s” on the Uber app, prepare to pay using your debit or credit card, and get ready for much bigger surprises. Moreover, all new Uber users get 50% off (with maximum worth of P200) on their next two Uber rides.

2. Get 20% discount from Zalora. Experience the high life with as much as 20 percent discount for a minimum purchase of P500 from leading online fashion store Zalora.

3. Enjoy P2500 Airbnb discount. Enjoy P2,500 discount on your Airbnb booking with a minimum spend of P8,000 at any listing in over 190 countries around the world.

4. Get iflix access. Get three months’ worth of iflix access plus 1GB of data for streaming your favorite movies and TV shows.

5. Win a new gadget instantly. With Smart’s Share the Joy Gadget giveaway promo, you can get a chance to take home another brand new gadget instantly when you sign up for a Smart Postpaid Plan or recontract at Smart stores nationwide.

6. FREE Gadget Shield. Get FREE 30-day insurance for your new iPhone with Smart’s Gadget Shield.

7. Upgrade with Smart’s Wipeout promo. Wipe out your existing contract to upgrade to the new iPhones and enjoy corresponding discounts depending on the number of your remaining months in your contract.

8. Purchase from Apple Music, App Store and iTunes even without a credit card. Smart is the only mobile network that lets you enjoy the full range of digital content from the Apple Store, iTunes and Apple Music even without a credit card through the groundbreaking Smart Pay-With-Mobile service. Simply text REG to 4949 so you can start buying apps and charging in-app items on top of your postpaid bill or deducted from your prepaid load – a first in the country.

The breakthrough features of the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus can only be optimized when you are on the country’s biggest and most advanced network, according Kathy Carag, Smart Postpaid Head.

“With the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, Apple has once again pushed the boundaries of mobile innovation, allowing us to achieve so much more with our phones and experience the Smart Life with entertainment, convenience and peace of mind on the go,” said Carag.

The iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus will be available in all Smart Stores nationwide.

For complete details on pricing, please visit smart.com.ph/iphone.

For more information on iPhone, please visit: www.apple.com/iphone.

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October 31, 2015

SM holds first religious art exhibit in Pampanga

SM, in partnership with Foundation for Lingap Kapampangan and the Archdiocese Commission on Church Heritage, recently held “Obra Sagrada” at SM City Clark.

Obra Sagrada, which roughly translates to “sacred works,” featured works of art with religious themes from 20 artists hailing from Pampanga, Bulacan, Bukidnon and Metro Manila. Dubbed as the first ecclesiastical art exhibit in the country, Obra Sagrada aims to promote awareness for both the art and artists, giving them the opportunity to showcase their craft not only in the country, but also in Asia-Pacific.

The exhibit also featured work from Wilfredo “Willy” Layug, the creator of the “Our Lady of Palo” statue from the Papal Visit earlier this year. The art forms come in a variety of vestments and sculptures, altars, retablos, church furniture and fixtures, religious home décor, gold leafing, and metal smithing work.

Apart from the art exhibit, guest speakers also gave talks on Christian iconography and heritage appreciation.

SM Supermalls President Annie Garcia said it is a privilege for the company to host and sponsor such an event that would promote local artists and cultural heritage. “We want the public to see how rich our country’s religious art heritage is, and how much talent we have in the country in this artistic category. Hopefully, this serves as an inspiration to budding artists out there,” Garcia added.

Such exhibits are in line with the company’s programs that promote Philippine heritage and culture. This partnership with the Foundation for Lingap Kapampangan and the Archdiocese Commission on Church gave SM mall-goers the rare opportunity to have a glimpse of and rediscover the Philippine’s rich religious art heritage.

SM is exploring its partnership with these organizations further to make Obra Sagrada an annual activity in SM Clark and to bring the exhibit to other SM malls.

Pambansang Bae Alden Richards is now the brand ambassador of Snow Caps

Alden Richards, known as the Pambansang Bae, one of the hottest male celebrity in the country and is one of the most sought-after endorsers this year. Last October 29, he was officially launched as the brand ambassador for Snow Caps—Premium 500mg Glutathione Capsule.

An actor and co-host at the famous Philippines' lunch show, TV variety program "Eat Bulaga"- 2015 is indeed a big year for Alden Richards. With a string of TV shows, a new chart-topping single, and a swarm of product endorsements under his belt, one could really say that the Philippines’ “Pambansang Bae”, now the hottest male celebrity and also the "Pambansang Prince Charming."

He's the half of the 'AlDub' sensation through the Eat Bulaga's "Kalye Serye"- Alden, with Maine “Yaya Dub” Mendoza is undeniably a worldwide phenomenon. Because of being popular, the team up got endorsements together. They also have individual TV commercials. Alden shared to us that "he did not expect this to happen, but really so thankful to Eat Bulaga which made this all possible."

Before starting the program at the Winter Christmas-themed launch for oral glutathione brand Snowcaps, Alden serenaded us with his hit single "Wish I May"? That song made it in the itunes PH Top Singles List, during its pre-selling period and with over two million followers in Twitter alone.

Alden’s most recent product endorsement, the heartthrob wasn’t coy in sharing his struggle during his early years as an actor.

There’s no denying that there’s no other way for this talented actor but up. “It’s no secret the challenges I had to go through to get to this point. Maraming pagsubok early on in my career pero ngayon, napatunayan ko talaga na hard work pays off. I can definitely say na dumating na talaga ang moment ko,” quips Alden.

Alden, well-rounded person, talended and showed us that he is a simple, humble person. He has the Filipinos’ cult following of the ubiquitous “Eat Bulaga” Kalyeserye to thank for his massive success as an actor. He continues to display humility and gratitude despite his overnight success. He shares that his past experiences helps him keep his feet on the ground and he has no problems showing it with his tearful EB performances.

“I just can’t help but be overwhelmed by the love and support I am getting now from my network, the ALDENatics, and of course my friends in the industry. Thinking about these really makes me emotional kasi matagal-tagal ko din ‘tong hinintay,” Alden said.

Having a hectic schedule due to his success, he shares that it is important to take care of one's health. He says he doesn't get sick and he can continue on with his commitments as long as he can have 8-hours of sleeps and proper exercise.

It’s no wonder why millions of Filipinos here and abroad take inspiration in Alden. Alden’s story is proof that wishes do come true. It’s his determination and success that made him the perfect embodiment of Snowcaps.

Snowcaps is the first oral glutathione in the Philippines and is among the leading skin whitening supplements in the market today. As a brand which in the past managed to gather and sustain a strong following through word of mouth, Snowcaps today rises to the occasion – and is ready to play alongside the bigwigs – by partnering with one of the hottest stars in Philippine showbiz today.

Snowcaps contains the premium, FDA-approved SOOmg of L-Glutathione formulation, also known as the miracle enzyme, Alpha Lipoic Acid and Vitamin C for safe and effective whitening in as fast as six weeks.

It also contains 50 percent more glutathione than more expensive brands.

Glutathione is also a compound naturally produced by the liver and is considered one of the most powerful antioxidants which inhibit the production of toxins and free radicals caused by stress and other external lifestyle factors – perfect for busy individuals like Alden who not only want to maintain luminous and fair skin but also a sound and healthy body.

When asked why he entrusts his skin and overall health to the brand, Alden only had one thing to say.

“Bawat tao may hiling. With hard work, I’m lucky that mine has come true and I trust brands that recognize that. That means they probably and the same challenges too,” Alden concludes.