Superstar Nora Aunor, to sit on ASOP Year 5 Grand Finals night seat of judges

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The Philippine cinema’s superstar, Nora “Ate Guy” Aunor, the veteran actress, singer, is one of the biggest names in the Philippine entertainment industry who is expected to appear as one of the board of judges for UNTV’s A Song Of Praise (ASOP) Music Festival Year 5 Grand Finals on Smart-Araneta Coliseum on November 7, 2016.

The UNTV-ASOP management choses Nora Aunor to give insights and critiques for the said big event because of her great dedication and priceless contributions, not only in Philippine’s movie films, but also in the music industry.

Aunor is a winner of almost 150 awards since she started her singing and acting career almost 50 years ago. Her first award was at the Darigold Jamboree singing contest where she became the champion with her winning piece “You and the Night and the Music”. It was followed by another championship award during the Tawag ng Tanghalan Grand National Finals on May 29, 1967 where she sang “Moonlight Becomes You.”

Together with Nora, other well-known personalities in the entertainment industry like the veteran songwriter and ASOP resident judge coined as “Doktor Musiko” Mon Del Rosario, OPM Male Belter Jed Madela, Lifestyle & Entertainment Editor Isah Red, Record Label Executive Jonathan Manalo, and Multi-awarded Songwriter Trina Belamide, will be the ASOP Year 5 grand finals’ panel of judges. 

Guest performer to showcase the past winning entries is X-Factor UK contender The 4th Impact and to render their own version of last year’s competing songs in a production number are Jason Dy, Michael Pangilinan, Liezel Garcia and the previous Best Interpreter Leah Patricio.

The ASOP Year 5 Grand Finals will showcase its twelve songs to be performed by popular OPM singers and band. They will vie for the titles “Song of the Year”, “People’s Choice Awards”, and “Best Interpreter” with over P1 million cash prizes at stake.

The list of the ASOP Music Festival Year 5 grand finalists and interpreters are as follows:

Tapat Mong Pangako – Composer: Gulliver Enverga; Interpreter: The Voysing

Ikaw Lamang – Composer: Jonathan Sta Rita; Interpreter: Tim Pavino

God Will Always Make a Way – Composers: Glenn Bawa and Ronald Calpis; Interpreter: Bugoy Drilon

Patawarin Mo Ako – Composer: Fernando Gardon; Interpreter: Kris Lawrence

Araw at Ulan – Composer: Joselito Caleon; Interpreter: Sitti

Ikaw Pala – Composer: Wilfredo Gaspar; Interpreter: Ima Castro

Tanging Ligaya – Composer: Angelica Soriano; Interpreter: Zendee

Ang Iyong Pangalan – Composer: Romarico Mendiola Jr.; Interpreter: Jovit Baldovino

Kumapit Ka Lang – Composer: Noemi Ocio; Interpreter: Mela Ravanilla

You Stood By Me – Composer: Vincent Labating; Interpreter: Jason Fernandez.

Pag-ibig Ka Oh Dios – Composer: LJ Manzano; Interpreter: JBK

Mula sa Aking Puso – Composer: Joseph Ponce; Interpreter: Carlo David

ASOP Music Festival is a songwriting competition on television. This is the innovation of the notable broadcast journalist and UNTV-BMPI’s CEO and Chairman, Kuya Daniel Razon. Bro. Eli Soriano, the host of the longest-running religious program, Ang Dating Daan, and the Members Church of God International (MCGI) are the primary sponsors of the program.

The ASOP Music Festival is a non-sectarian praise songwriting competition and is open to all amateurs and professional composers. The program is hosted by the great tandem of Miss Tony Rose Gayda and the balladeer Mr. Richard Reynoso. The show is aired every Sunday at 7:00pm to 8:30pm on UNTV.

ASOP year 5 grand finals is open to all. For tickets you may visit their website at: https://www.asoptv.com

A mix that’s truly Timplang Pinoy

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Filipino families may have changed the way they bond over generations but they will always enjoy the timplang Pinoy taste of Eight O’Clock.

In keeping with the times, the things that Filipino families enjoy and delight in have constantly evolved – from simple group kite flying, to grandma’s stories of legends and folklore at night, to strolling in the mall, to family karaoke, and to the more contemporary groufies and #FamBam picture taking on their smart phones. Through all that, one thing remains constant, there is still that distinctly Filipino timpla in all these family bonding activities – just like how the Eight O’clock powdered juice drink remains Pinoy na Pinoy.

“Filipino families have enjoyed the delicious taste of Eight O’Clock for more than 20 years. We take pride that no matter how much time changes the bonding activities of Filipino families, Eight O’Clock continues to provide that truly Timplang Pinoy that generations and generations of Filipino families have come to love,” Teejae Sonza, marketing manager for Stills and New Categories of Coca-Cola Philippines.

A glass of Eight O’Clock is a glass of truly Timplang Pinoy flavor loved and enjoyed by generations of Filipino families over the years.

Eight O’Clock is a delicious homegrown brand that captures the tasty and unique blend of sweet and sour orange flavor perfect for every Pinoy family to enjoy. It has immuno-active agents to help boost the family’s immune system, and each mix can make up to six glasses per pack.

Now available in supermarkets nationwide, Eight O’ Clock makes its way back to the heart of each home as the Filipino mix for the Filipino family.

To get the latest on #TimplangPinoy, follow the official facebook page of Eight O’Clock.

Philippine Internet of Everything Consortium, Inc. holds third founding members’ meeting

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Access. Build. Collaborate. 

The Philippine Internet of Everything Consortium, Inc. (PIOEC, Inc.), the first non-profit organization in the Philippines that collaborates with industry leaders to help transform businesses through the Internet of Things, recently held its third founding members’ meeting at the Manila Peninsula to align their efforts in spreading awareness on the value of the Internet of Things (IoT) to people’s lives, work and play. 

Created in 2014, the PIOEC aims to provide an avenue for individuals and organizations where they can access resource materials to acquire new skills, build a network of professionals, enthusiasts, educators and members of the public sector who exchange ideas relevant to today’s needs, and collaborate with industry professionals to establish successful business relationships.

According to Chet Alviz, Executive Director of the PIOEC, Inc., “We brought together some of the best industry leaders who will help elevate the country’s businesses, making it up to par with international standards.” He continued, “We are now opening our doors for new members who want to join us in pushing this initiative.”

The Philippine Internet of Everything Consortium, Inc. (PIOEC, Inc.) Board of Trustees (seated from left to right) Ian Wilson, CEO of Cormant Technologies; Dr. Jaime Caro, Computer Science Professor at the University of the Philippines; Louie Castañeda, Corporate Secretary; Jovy Hernandez, Vice Chairman; Danilo Lachica, Chairman; Gilbert Ramos, Treasurer; Gavin Barfield, Chief Technology Advisor at Manila Electric Company (MERALCO); Sean Byrne, ICT Director at Concepcion-Carrier Air Conditioning; and (standing fourth from left) Chet Alviz, Executive Director of PIOEC, Inc. during the third founding members’ alignment meeting held recently at the Manila Peninsula, Makati City. The photo is also joined in by founding members (standing from left to right) Gio Abaquin, PIOEC Head of Secretary; Nico Alcoseba, VP & Head of ePLDT, Inc.’s Disruptive Business Group; Andrei Lopez, Head of Samsung’s Vertical Sales; Theresa Eisma, CIO of Air21; and two representatives from E-science Corporation and Air 21. Not present is Board Member Dr. Francisco Castillo, Chief Information Officer & SVP of Maynilad Water Services.

The Board of Trustees and founding members are composed of executives from various corporations. Presented by PLDT ALPHA, the PIOEC is now open for memberships. 

For more details, please visit the website at http://www.pioec.ph/.

TCL invites families to share life through sports with inspiring web series

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TCL, one of the world’s leading players in the global TV industry, is inviting families to share life through sports as it launches online videos highlighting inspiring stories of athletes. 

Created in partnership with ESPN, the four-part web series called ‘Inspiring Bonding Moments’ shares the untold stories in sports, featuring athletes from the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia. 

The first video focuses on Philippines-born football player Simone Rota and his journey back home to seek his biological parents. 

Simone Plays it Forward 

Simone Rota of the Philippine Azkals 

Abandoned in an orphanage called Buklod Kalinga by his birthparents, Simone Rota was adopted by an Italian couple when he was just six months old and moved to Milan with his new family. 

His love for football manifested at an early age and at 17, he received his first professional contract and he would go on to play for teams in Italy and Switzerland for the next 12 years. 

Though he lived a happy life in Italy, he never forgot this birth country and parents. He decided to return to the Philippines when he was 29 to search for them. He also continued to play football, this time in the United Football League and later on as a member of the Philippine team, the Azkals. 

In 2014, he was reunited with Sister May of the Buklod Kalinga orphanage, who tried to help him find his parents but they were unsuccessful. Yet Simone has found another home and family in Sister May and the orphans as he decided to return to Buklod Kalinga. He now runs a food program with them and teaches the kids football. 

“I try to inspire the children, teaching them that sports can be a new way of life,” shared Simone. 

“But at the same time, they have inspired me because they teach me how to live the simple life and the importance of simple things.” 

Sharing Life through Sports 

According to TCL’s Brand Marketing Manager, Amor Joaquin-Golifardo, the web series aims to “connect people through inspiring sports stories.” 

“TCL stands for The Creative Life and we believe that technology can and should be used to bring people together. We are showing people another side of these athletes and sharing very personal stories about love, loss and giving back, that everyone can relate to and be inspired by,” explained Ms. Joaquin-Golifardo. 

As part of its 35th anniversary celebration, TCL is also playing it forward as it donates sporting equipment to the orphans of Buklod Kalinga. 

Simone Rota accepting the basketball, as a symbol of TCL’s donation, on behalf of Buklod Kalinga. L-R: Mr. Mr. Eason Cai, TCL Philippines CEO, Simone Rota, Philippine Azkals, Ms. Amor Joaquin-Golifardo, Brand Marketing Manager 

“Like Simone, we want to encourage the youth to develop their talent in sport. Aside from catching their favourite sports heroes on TV, we hope that the equipment we gave them can help shape the next generation of Filipino footballers,” said Ms. Joaquin-Golifardo. 

To catch more of the “Inspiring Bonding Moments” web series, visit https://www.facebook.com/tclphilippines/videos

David Guetta coming to Manila for his UNITY World Tour 2017

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Wilbros Live is thrilled to announce that the World’s Biggest DJ - David Guetta is coming to Manila on January 5, 2017 at the Araneta Coliseum for his UNITY World Tour.

The French superstar DJ and producer has played a pivotal role in turning dance music into the chart-topping juggernaut it is today. David Guetta’s impact has been impossible to ignore or underestimate. He can be considered among the elite group of super-producers whose sound is synonymous with an era.

With worldwide smash hits like ‘Titanium’ (feat. Sia), ‘Hey Mama’ (feat. Nicki Minaj, Bebe Rexha and Afrojack), ‘Bang My Head’ (feat. Sia and Fetty Wap), ‘Bad’ (feat. Vassy), ‘Lovers On The Sun’ (feat. Sam Martin), ‘Dangerous’ (feat. Sam Martin), ‘Shot Me Down’ (feat. Skylar Grey), ‘Without You’ (feat. Usher), ‘I Can Only Imagine’ (feat. Chris Brown), ‘Sexy Bitch’ (feat. Akon) and ‘When Love Takes Over’ (feat. Kelly Rowland), Guetta is a modern-day giant and force to reckoned with. The first DJ in history to reach a staggering two billion streams on Spotify, he has sold more than 44 million singles and eight million albums. He has more than 55 million followers on Facebook, 19.5 million+ on Twitter, and is one of the most-followed artists on Spotify with 17.5 million+ monthly listeners. 

His latest hit single, ‘This One’s For You’ (feat. Zara Larsson) is the official song for the EUFA Euro 2016.

Guetta’s list of collaborators and remixes is a roll call of music’s biggest names, including Rihanna, Sia, Nicki Minaj, Avicii, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Britney Spears, Snoop Dogg, The Black Eyed Peas, Chris Brown, Usher and many more.

Last 2015 alone, David Guetta has performed in more than 100 shows around the world to over a million fans, including festival headline sets at the Coachella, Ultra Music Festival, Tomorrow Land, Electric Zoo and the Wireless.

David Guetta’s UNITY World Tour will thrill Manila with huge LED screens, massive projections, countless pyro hits on and off stage, lasers, strobes and so much more. 

Don’t miss the biggest and hottest dance event to welcome 2017!

For Tickets : 

TicketNet.com.ph or Call 911-5555

For Table Reservations

Call Wilbros Live at 374-9999

Ticket Prices

VIP Standing – P5,780

Patron Box – P3,680

Box – P2,630

Note : 

Age Limit: 18 Years Old and Above