Smart offers Samsung Galaxy S7 FREE at Surf Plus Plan 1999

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Get a FREE Samsung Gear VR when you pre-order now

Gearing up for the March 19 launch of Samsung’s latest flagship devices in the Philippines, unrivaled mobile services leader Smart Communications has unveiled the best plans for Samsung Galaxy S7 and Samsung Galaxy S7 edge, bundled with the biggest data offers and the most awesome perks.

Level up to the Smart Life experience by getting the Samsung Galaxy S7 FREE at Surf Plus Plan 1999 under a 24-month contract. You can also avail of the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge at Surf Plus Plan 1999 with a one-time cash-out of only P4,800. These introductory offers are available until April 15.

Perfect for the Data savvy

Perfect for data-savvy users, Surf Plus Plan 1999 comes with 9GB data, 150 minutes of calls and 200 texts to all networks, and free access to the app of your choice – every month.

The new Galaxy phones will also be available via Smart Infinity, Smart’s premium postpaid brand, where members can get two units of the Samsung Galaxy S7 plus a Gear VR under Infinity LTE Consumable Plan 8000. 

Free Gear VR only from Smart

As an exclusive offer, you can get a FREE Gear VR when you pre-order your Samsung Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge from March 4 to 13, 2016. 

You can pre-order at smart.com.ph/Postpaid/galaxys7 or at the Smart Stores located in SM Megamall, Rockwell, SM North Edsa, SM Rosales, SM Mall of Asia, SM Cebu and SM Davao. Those who pre-ordered can get their handsets as early as March 14.

Future of mobile entertainment

A state-of-the-art virtual reality headset that works with the latest Galaxy devices, the Samsung Gear VR is set to usher in the next frontier in mobile entertainment, instantly transporting users in 3D and CG animated worlds, as well as 180 or 360-degree live action scenes – for an immersive and interactive viewing and gaming experience.

No less than Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg vouched for the Gear VR experience at Samsung’s Unpacked 2016 Event in Barcelona, Spain last month. “It is by far the best mobile experience… It provides the best hardware, with the best software. VR is going to be the most social platform," said Zuckerberg.

Rich digital experience

“As the country’s leading mobile services provider, Smart has always paved the way for Filipinos to experience the latest mobile innovations. Through our awesome offer, our subscribers will be the first to get hold of the latest Galaxy devices with the Gear VR, and peek into the future of mobile video entertainment,” said Kathy C. Carag, Smart Brand Head. 

“This is in line with our thrust to deliver the richest digital experience to subscribers through our full-packed data offers and widest library of mobile content, backed by our nationwidest network,” she added.

Redefining the smartphone

Set to redefine what a smartphone can do, the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge feature enhanced multitasking and camera functions, expandable memory of up to 200GB, larger battery and IP68 water and dust resistant certification – all housed in an elegant body of glass and metal finish.

By slipping the Samsung Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 Edge in front of the Gear VR lens, you can instantly transport yourself right at the center of videos and games with stunning graphics – for a complete out-of-this world experience.

VR games and videos 

The Gear VR is pre-loaded trailers and videos, with more exciting apps and content available at the Oculus Store. 

You can have loads of fun solving third-person adventure games such as Herobound: Spirit Champion and Adventure Time, or unlocking mysteries and exploring pathways with Land’s End. Shooter game fans will also have a blast with Viral, Smash Hit and Eve: Gunjack, which feature an exhilarating game play.

You can also enjoy a virtual private theater set-up while watching your favorite films and series through apps like Oculus Video and Netflix. With the Oculus Social app, you can also join and hang out other Gear VR users from all over the world while watching videos on Vimeo and Twitch.

Stay updated on Smart’s latest offers by following Smart’s official accounts on Facebook (www.facebook.com/SmartCommunications), Twitter (@LiveSmart) and Instagram.

• The Samsung Galaxy S7 is FREE at Surf Plus Plan 1999 under a 24-month contract. You can also avail of the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge at Surf Plus Plan 1999 with a one-time cash-out of only P4,800. These introductory offers are available until April 15.
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• The Surf Plus Plan 1999 comes with 9GB data, 150 minutes of calls, and 200 texts to all networks, and free access to the app of your choice – every month.
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• You can get a FREE Samsung Gear VR when you pre-order your Samsung Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge from March 4 to 13, 2016. Worth of the Samsung Gear VR is P4,990. This is a special offer for early availers. You can pre-order at the Smart Online Store (http://store.smart.com.ph/) or select Smart Stores  (SM Megamall, Rockwell, SM North Edsa, SM Rosales, SM Mall of Asia, SM Cebu and SM Davao).  
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• Those who pre-ordered can get their handsets as early as March 14.

New Shows on EVE and TLC this March

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This March, catch TLC and EVE’s latest shows that will surely keep you inspired!

An incredible lineup of celebrity chefs and the introduction of kids as contestants for the first time ever will spice up the second season of high-stakes culinary game, Food Fighters. 

It's the perfect recipe for the ultimate food battle when the best amateur cooks in America put their signature dishes to the test against five professional chefs, with the chance to win as much as $100,000. 

Television personality, author and food enthusiast Adam Richman ("Man Finds Food," "Fandemonium") hosts the series that takes culinary sparring to an exciting new level. The all-new season of Food Fighters premieres on Tuesday, March 22, 8PM and airs every Friday at 11PM on TLC.

Follow international super model Rachel Hunter as she embarks on a global odyssey to meet remarkable individuals from all walks of life who believe they hold the key to superior well-being and age-defying looks. 

And while the definition of feminine and masculine beauty has changed significantly, the quest for radiant, wrinkle-free skin, luxurious locks, vitality and good health into old age remains unchanged. Rachel Hunter’s Tour Of Beauty premieres on Tuesday, March 8, at 9:50PM on EVE.

32nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2016 Winners; Dennis Trillo, Piolo Pascual and Bea Alonzo won acting awards

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Movie Loveteam of the Year: Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla (Crazy Beautiful You)

The 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2016 held  at Resorts World Performing Arts Theater March 6 2016.

Piolo Pascual won the award for his role in the independent movie "Silong," while Dennis Trillo won for his role in the biopic "Felix Manalo."

Here's the full list of winners:

Movie of the Year

• A Second Chance (Star Cinema),
• Crazy Beautiful You (Star Cinema),
• Etiquette For Mistresses (Star Cinema),
• WINNER: Felix Manalo (Viva Films)
• Heneral Luna (Artikulo Uno Productions),
• Honor Thy Father (Reality Entertainment),
• The Love Affair (Star Cinema)
• Walang Forever (Quantum Films, MJM Productions, Tuko Films, and Buchi Boy Films)

Movie Director of the Year

• Mae Czarina Cruz-Alviar – Crazy Beautiful You
• Cathy Garcia Molina – A Second Chance
• WINNER: Joel Lamangan – Felix Manalo
• Erik Matti – Honor Thy Father
• Nuel Naval –The Love Affair
• Chito Roño – Etiquette For Mistresses
• Jerrold Tarog – Heneral Luna
• Dan Villegas– Walang Forever

Indie Movie of the Year

• Anino Sa Likod Ng Buwan (IdeaFirst Company, Octobertrain Films, and APT Entertainment)
• WINNER: Bambanti (Sinag Maynila and Centerstage Productions),
• I Love You, Thank You (The Grit Project and Noel Ferrer Productions), Imbisibol (Sinag Maynila and Centerstage Productions)
• Old Skool (‘Til I’m 90 Film Productions and Bonfire Productions)
• Silong (SQ Film Laboratories and Black Maria Pictures)
• Taklub (Centerstage Productions)
• Tandem (Tuko Films and Buchi Boy Films)

Indie Movie Director of the Year

• WINNER: Zig Dulay – Bambanti
• Lawrence Fajardo – Imbisibol
• Charliebebs Gohetia – I Love You, Thank you)
• Cia Hermosa-Jorge – Old Skool
• Jeffrey Hidalgo and Roy Sevilla Ho – Silong
• Brillante Mendoza – Taklub)
• King Palisoc Tandem
• Jun Robles Lana – Anino Sa Likod Ng Buwan

 

Movie Actor of the Year

• John Arcilla – Heneral Luna
• John Lloyd Cruz – Honor Thy Father
• JM De Guzman – Tandem
• Richard Gomez – The Love Affair
• Daniel Padilla – Crazy Beautiful You
• WINNER: Piolo Pascual – Silong
• Jericho Rosales – Walang Forever
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• WINNER: Dennis Trillo – Felix Manalo

 

Movie Actress of the Year

• WINNER: Bea Alonzo – A Second Chance
• Nora Aunor – Taklub
• Iza Calzado – Etiquette For Mistresses
• Sarah Geronimo The Break-Up Playlist
• Rhian Ramos – Silong
• LJ Reyes – Anino Sa Likod Ng Buwan
• Meryll Soriano Honor Thy Father
• Dawn Zulueta – The Love Affair

 

Movie Supporting Actor of the Year

• Gerald Anderson – Everyday I Love You
• Nonie Buencamino – Heneral Luna
• Mon Confiado – Heneral Luna
• WINNER: Tirso Cruz, III – Honor Thy Father
• Anthony Falcon – Anino Sa Likod Ng Buwan
• Dan Fernandez – Honor Thy Father
• Buboy Villar – Old Skool
  
• Movie Supporting Actress of the Year
• Shamaine Buencamino – Bambanti
• WINNER: Alessandra De Rossi – Kid Kulafu
• Mylene Dizon – Heneral Luna
• Bela Padilla – Felix Manalo
• Rochelle Pangilinan – Tandem
• Pilar Pilapil – Etiquette For Mistresses
• Lorna Tolentino – Crazy Beautiful You

New Movie Actor of the Year

• Pepe Herrera – Walang Forever
• Jon Lucas – #Ewankosau Saranghaeyo
• Francis Magundayao #Ewankosau Saranghaeyo
• WINNER: Marlo Mortel – Haunted Mansion
• Dino Pastrano – Baka Siguro Yata
• Jerome Ponce – Haunted Mansion
• CJ Reyes – I Love You, Thank You

New Movie Actress of the Year

• Elora Espano – Tandem
• Elisse Joson #Ewankosau Saranghaeyo
• Maine Mendoza – My Bebe Love, #KiligPaMore
• Kim Molina – Walang Forever
• Sarah Pagcaliwagan – Walang Forever
• Sue Ramirez – Just The Way You Are
• WINNER: Janella Salvador – Haunted Mansion

Movie Child Performer of the Year

• Krystal Brimner – Honor Thy Father
• WINNER: Micko Laurente – Bambanti
• Marco Masa – The Beauty and the Bestie
• Alonzo Muhlach – The Beauty and the Bestie
• JR Velasco – Mandirigma
• Miguel Vergara – Just The Way You Are
• Bimby Yap All You Need Is Pag-Ibig

Movie Screenwriter of the Year

• Henry Francia, E.A. Rocha, and Jerrold Tarog – Heneral Luna
• Kriz Gazmen, Patrick Valencia – Etiquette For Mistresses
• Carmi Raymundo, Vanessa Valdez, Cathy Garcia-Molina – A Second Chance
• Bienvenido Santiago – Felix Manalo
• Paul Sta. Ana – Walang Forever
• Vanessa Valdez– The Love Affair
• WINNER: Michiko Yamamoto – Honor Thy Father

Movie Cinematographer of the Year

• WINNER: Ber Cruz – Honor Thy Father
• Neil Daza –Etiquette For Mistresses
• Pong Ignacio – Heneral Luna
• Rody Lacap –Felix Manalo
• Anne Monzon –The Love Affair
• Noel Teehankee – A Second Chance
• Dan Villegas and Moises Zee –Crazy Beautiful You

Movie Production Designer of the Year

• Winston Acuyong – Crazy Beautiful You
• Gerry Borreros – A Second Chance
• Joey Luna – Kid Kulafu
• WINNER: Edgar Martin Littaua, Joel Bilbao, and Danny Red – Felix Manalo
• Ericson Navarro– Honor Thy Father
• Benjamin Padero and Carlo Tabije Heneral Luna
• Elfren Vibar –The Love Affair

Movie Editor of the Year

• Beng Bandong – The Love Affair
• Jay Halili – Honor Thy Father
• Marya Ignacio – A Second Chance
• Marya Ignacio –Crazy Beautiful You
• Carlo Francisco Manatad – Etiquette For Mistresses
• WINNER: Jerrold Tarog – Heneral Luna
• John Anthony Wong – Felix Manalo

Movie Musical Scorer of the Year

• Cesar Francis Concio – A Second Chance
• Cesar Francis Concio The Love Affair
• Von De Guzman – Felix Manalo
• Jesse Lucas – Crazy Beautiful You
• Erwin Romulo – Honor Thy Father
• WINNER: Jerrold Tarog – Heneral Luna
• Emerzon Texon – Walang Forever

Move Sound Engineer of the Year

• Aurel Claro Bilbao – A Second Chance
• Addiss Tabong – Etiquette for Mistresses
• Aurel Claro Bilbao – The Love Affair
• Albert Michael Idioma – Felix Manalo
• Arnel Labayo (Crazy Beautiful You
• Mikko Quizon – Honor Thy Father
• WINNER: Mikko Quizon and Hit Productions – Heneral Luna

Movie Original Theme Song of the Year

• “All You Need Is Pag-Ibig” – composed and arranged by Jungee Marcelo; interpreted by Yeng Constantino, from the movie All You Need Is Pag-Ibig
• WINNER: “Ang Sugo Ng Diyos Sa Mga Huling Araw” – composed by Joan Solitario and Ryan Solitario; arranged by Louie Ocampo; interpreted by Sarah Geronimo, from the movie Felix Manalo
• “Hanggang Wala Nang Bukas” – composed, arranged, and interpreted by Ebe Dancel, from the movie “Heneral Luna”

Indie Movie Screenwriter of the Year

• Mary Honeylyn Joy Alipio – Taklub
• Zig Dulay – Bambanti
• Charliebebs Gohetia – I Love You, Thank You
• Cia Hermosa-Jorge – Old Skool
• Zig Marasigan – Tandem
• WINNER: Jun Robles Lana – Anino Sa Likod Ng Buwan
• Roy Sevilla Ho – Silong

Indie Movie Cinematographer of the Year

• WINNER: Ike Avellana – Apocalypse Child
• Albert Banzon – I Love You, Thank You
• AB Garcia – Old Skool
• Sol Garcia Bambanti
• Odyssey Flores –Taklub
• Carlo Mendoza Anino Sa Likod Ng Buwan
• Rain Yamson, II – Silong

Indie Production Designer of the Year

• Tonee Acejo – Anino Sa Likod Ng Buwan
• Christina Dy – Apocalypse Child
• Marxie Maolen Fadul – I Love You, Thank You
• Dante Mendoza – Taklub
• Roland Rebunecia – Silong
• Roma Regala – Old Skool
• WINNER: Aped Santos – Bambanti

Indie Movie Editor of the Year

• Lawrence Ang – Anino Sa Likod Ng Buwan
• Lawrence Ang – Apocalypse Child
• Zig Dulay and Cyril Bautista – Bambanti
• Lawrence Fajardo – Imbisibol
• Tara Illenberger – Old Skool
• Sarah Roxas Santos – Silong
• WINNER: Benjamin Tolentino – Tandem

Indie Movie Musical Scorer of the Year

• Teresa Barrozo (Silong),
• Nonong Buencamino – Old Skool
• Diwa De Leon – Taklub
• Bryan Dumaguina – Tandem
• Gian Gianan – Bambanti
• Armi Millare – Apocalypse Child
• WINNER: Gauss Obenza – I Love You, Thank You

Indie Movie Sound Engineer of the Year

• WINNER: Jess Carlos – Silong
• Corinne De San Jose – Apocalypse Child
• Albert Michael Idioma – Anino Sa Likod Ng Buwan
• Albert Michael Idioma – Imbisibol
• Andrew Millalos and Addiss Tabong – Taklub
• Addiss Tabong – Bambanti
• Addiss Tabong – I Love You, Thank You

Indie Movie Original Theme Song of the Year

• “Liwanag Ng Iyong Halaga” – music and lyrics by Jethro Tenorio and Maynard de Guzman; interpreted by Christian Bautista, from the movie Filemon Mamon
• "Love’s Melody” – lyrics by Celine Marie Flores, music by Nonong Buencamino, interpreted by Jay Marquez, from the movie Old Skool.
• WINNER: “Tulog Na” – lyrics by Zig Dulay, composed by Gian Gianan, interpreted by Alessandra de Rossi, from the movie Bambanti
• “Walang Hanggan” – composed and interpreted by Quest, from the movie Ang Kuwento Nating Dalawa
• “Young Again” – composed, arranged, and interpreted by Armi Millare, from the movieApocalypse Child

Movie Love Team of the Year

• WINNER: Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla – Crazy Beautiful You
• Kim Chiu and Xian Lim – All You Need Is Pag-Ibig
• Nadine Lustre and James Reid – Para Sa Hopeless Romantic
• Maine Mendoza and Alden Richards – My Bebe Love, #KiligPaMore
• Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil – Everyday I Love You     
  
  
  Nora Aunor Ulirang Artista Lifetime Achievement Award – Amalia Fuentes
  
  
  Ulirang Alagad ng Pelikula sa Likod ng Kamera Lifetime Achievement Award – Director Mel Chionglo
  
  
  Posthumous Award for Entertainment Excellence: German Moreno,
• accepted by John Nite

GLOBAL FC goes for a powerful win against CERES FC

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Photo Courtesy: UFL

EXCITING AZKALS VS. AZKALS MATCH     

UFL KNOCK-OUT STAGE TO START IN APRIL

Two-time United Football League (UFL) Champion GLOBAL FC sent a powerful message to its opponent Ceres FC last Thursday night at Rizal Memorial Stadium, that they are out for glory. Defending Champion Ceres FC was undefeated until their GLOBAL FC match.

GLOBAL FC won 2-1 against Ceres in a match where everyone was on the edge of their seats. GLOBAL FC players Milan Nikolic and Matthew Hartmann scored 1 goal each. 

Coach Leigh Manson predicted it right when he said after the Loyola win that, “In a game wherein Azkals play against other Azkals, nobody wants to lose that game.”

Azkals players from GLOBAL FC Misagh Bahadoran, Daisuke Sato, Dennis Villanueva, Amani Aguinaldo and Patrick Deyto went against Ceres’ Stephan Schrock, Martin Steuble, Patrick Reichelt, Manny Ott and Kevin Ingreso.

“We are continuing to have a formula and a plan that works for the team. The players know their jobs when they go out, they also know what we expect from them. You know with these last 2 games it wasn’t just about the technical abilities, it is about heart”, Coach Leigh Manson says. 

Manson continues, “Our chances are good as anybody now. There’s nobody that we fear, respect yes, fear no.”

GLOBAL FC will be preparing for UFL’s knock-out stage this April. 

Earth Hour Prepares to Shine a Light on Climate Action

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Global movement’s 10th switch-off slated for March 19

Earth Hour 2016 will be celebrated to bring together millions of individuals to shine a light on climate action and the potential of people to change climate change. It will focus on shining a light on various climate actions that individuals, communities, businesses and countries can take such as a transition to renewables, promoting sustainable food and agriculture, adopting climate-friendly legislation and business practices, supporting conservation projects and raising awareness on climate issues in schools and amongst the public. 

As the world enters a new era of climate action, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) again urges its supporters to switch-off and shine a light on climate action. 

From 8:30 to 9:30 PM on March 19, Earth’s most iconic landmarks will once more switch-off their lights for Earth Hour 2016. WWF-Philippines revealed its campaign plans at a kick-off led by its National Ambassadors Marc Nelson, Rovilson Fernandez and Iza Calzado, plus Earth Hour Steward Mikee Cojuangco-Jaworksi. Earth Hour, which began as a single-city event in 2007, celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2016.

Earth Hour Philippines’ main switch-off event shall be held at the Quezon City Memorial Circle from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM on March 19, Saturday night. “It shall be a showcase of climate solutions,” explains Earth Hour Philippines Director Atty. Gia Ibay. “Stationary bikes will partially power this year’s event to show that united, Pinoys can light up this country with their collective energy. Together, anything is possible.” 

Earth Hour uses the simple action of turning off lights for 60 minutes to deliver a powerful message about the need for decisive climate change solutions. In the past decade, the movement has grown from a symbolic switch-off event in Sydney, Australia to the world’s largest open-sourced environmental campaign mobilising hundreds of millions of people in over 7000 cities and 172 countries.

The Philippines has been championing the switch-off since 2008 and has topped participation records from 2009 to 2013 – earning it the title of Earth Hour Hero Country. A growing list of allies has pledged to support this year’s efforts, led by government partners such as the Climate Change Commission (CCC), Department of Budget and Management (DBM), Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Department of Health (DOH), Department of National Defense (DND), National Economic Development Authority (NEDA), Department of Science and Technology (DOST), League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP), League of Provinces of the Philippines (LPP), Local Government of Quezon City, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP). 

Corporate champions include ArthaLand, Banana Peel, Coca-Cola, Healthy Options, H&M Philippines, Philips, Starbucks and White Gold Club. Technical partners include Anakata and Solar Solutions. 

Earth Hour is a media-driven campaign and shall be promoted through strong alliances with ABS-CBN, ABS-CBN RNG, ABS-CBN Sports and Action, BusinessMirror, BusinessWorld, CNN Philippines, Eagle Broadcasting Corporation, Eagle News, DZUP, FleishmanHillard, FocusMedia, Leo Burnett, Net-25, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Philippine Star, Orange Magazine TV, QCreativs, Radyo Pilipinas, Radyo Agila, Radyo Veritas, Rappler, Tech2Go, TV5 and Yuneoh. WWF is seeking more government, corporate and media support.

Social media users can promote their commitment to the planet by donating their Facebook feeds to spread climate awareness and action in a few clicks on earthhour.org/climateaction. Users can also use the hashtags #EarthHourPhilippines, #ChangeClimateChange, and #RenewableisDoable to promote climate solutions. 

“Social media knows no physical boundaries and neither does climate change,” says Earth Hour Global Executive Director Siddarth Das. “A simple action on social media is the kind of powerful statement that can excite friends and communities to be a part of the climate action we need to take on this global challenge.”

Since 2007, WWF and Earth Hour teams worldwide have harnessed the power of the movement to raise support and funds for access to renewable energy, protection of wildlife and their habitats, building sustainable livelihoods and driving climate-friendly legislation and policy. WWF-Philippines in turn celebrates its 20th anniversary this 2016. 

Earth Hour 2016 will be celebrated on Saturday, 19 March 2016 between 8:30 and 9:30 PM in the Philippines and across the globe. 

Log on to www.earthhour.org and wwf.org.ph for more stories on Earth Hour and climate solutions.

Link to the official Earth Hour 2016 music video: http://ehour.me/EH2016-MusicVideo

Link to photos on Earth Hour activities around the world: http://www.earthhour.org/photo-galleries