Kapamilya Artists Unite Voices To Inspire Filipinos To #justLOVE

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The biggest names in the OPM scene have come together to spread love in the whole nation this coming holiday season as they bring life to ABS-CBN’s 2017 Christmas theme #justLOVE.

Filipino music icons Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera, Ogie Alcasid, and Zsa Zsa Padilla lead the star-studded lineup, which also includes big names Piolo Pascual, Sarah Geronimo, Toni Gonzaga, Erik Santos, Billy Crawford, and Yeng Constantino.

The recording video of the song, composed by Jimmy Antiporda with words by Lloyd Oliver Corpuz, Christian Faustino, and ABS-CBN Creative Communications Management head Robert Labayen, launched on Thursday afternoon (November 2) on the ABS-CBN Entertainment Youtube channel.

Other singers that have shared their talent to inspire people to let love rule the world through the song are “ASAP” regulars like Darren Espanto, Boyband PH, Birit Queens Morissette Amon, Angeline Quinto, Klarisse, and Jona; Soul Sessions members Kyla, Daryl Ong, Jason Dy, and KZ Tandingan; Jambayan members Inigo Pascual, Zia Quizon, Moira Dela Torre, Kaye Cal, Migz Haleca, and Isabela Vinzon, Jeremy Glinoga, Mica Becerro, and Jona Marie Soquite of “The Voice Teens,” Ella Nympha and Xia Vigor of “Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids,” John Clyd Talili of “Tawag ng Tanghalan,” and Angel of “Little Big Shots.”

With the release of the recording video, anticipation  surely rise for the 2017 Christmas Station ID, which has become a family tradition not only for ABS-CBN but for Filipinos around the world. The new Station ID  feature more ABS-CBN artists and personalities, as well as ordinary Filipinos that will inspire the nation to focus on love this Christmas season and beyond.

The ABS-CBN 2017 Christmas theme recording video featuring an all-star lineup of Kapamilya performers launched Thursday afternoon (November 2) on the ABS-CBN Entertainment Youtube channel.

4 Easy Ways To Purchase The New Huawei Nova 2i

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They say that for one to experience life to the fullest, one has to think and live out of the box. Some go for travel adventures, some venture into a new hobby, while some try something new for the first time. It is these moments that define you and build you. And in a world where moments like these truly matter, having the perfect phone that captures how you innovate life matters. 

Welcome the new Huawei Nova 2i.

Packed with a quadruple camera, a5.9” Full View display, and a long-lasting battery life for only Php 14,990 this ultra-stylish phone will keep you lusting for life’s adventures. Capture, view, and share your life like no other with the Nova 2i.H

Convinced to purchase this new device? Here are four easy ways to get hold of this new smartphone superstar:

HUAWEI EXPERIENCE STORES

Visit over a hundred Huawei Experience Stores and partner retailers nationwide to avail the new Huawei Nova 2i. Also, starting October 21 to November 18, 2017, each purchase of Nova 2i in participating stores will come with a free speaker worth Php 2,990. A perfect early Christmas treat, right? You may learn more about this promo at bit.ly/EarlyChristmasPromo.

SMART

You can also get this exciting new offer from Huawei by adding Php500 on top of any Smart Postpaid plan, with the most affordable one starting at Plan 399 (3GB Monthly Data, 500MB for FB Messenger, Viber, and WhatsApp, Unlimited All-Net Texts, 20 mins All-Net Calls, and Discounted calls to Smart/TNT) with a Php899 cashout and an Php899 (399 +500) monthly fee for 30 months. See the plan breakdown and more info at http://store.smart.com.ph/view/2001

GLOBE

Partners from Globe also offers convenient way to avail the Nova 2i. This device with four cameras is yours for free with ThePLAN P1499. This plan includes 4GB mobile internet, 10GB GoWatch, Unli Calls to Globe/TM 7 Unli All-Net Text, Free Facebook (1GB allocation per month), 6 months subscription of Netflix, Gadget Care, and is for free shipping. Learn more about this at https://shop.globe.com.ph/products/mobile/huawei-nova-2i

HOME CREDIT

Lastly, treat yourselves this Christmas season with the Huawei nova 2i via Home Credit at 0% interest for 6 months without the need for a credit card. Promo runs from October 21 until December 31, 2017 in select Huawei Concept Stores nationwide. Visit Home Credit’swebsite for more information: https://www.homecredit.ph/.

Live and lust for life with this phone that will allow you to innovate your life. See how Huawei Nova 2i can unlock your full potential at Facebook.com/HuaweiMobilePH

Asian Artists Agency, Inc. (AAAI) trains potential stars

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To be a celebrity is not something that can be achieved overnight. For anyone who wishes to make a dent in the industry, he has to pray, work hard, and wait for the right time to come.

Not all who aspire to be a star can become one. Some have their destiny written in the stars while others have exhausted all the necessary measures but to no avail. What does it take to be a star? Are talents and good looks enough tickets to earn a spot in showbiz? Can we rely on the intangibles like the X-factor, the ‘it,’ the charisma, the arrival, and the appeal to guarantee the staying power of an artist?

The Asian Artists Agency, Inc. (AAAI), headed by Boy Abunda, is an artist management company that aims to develop and market talents Asia wide.

AAAI continues to discover potential artists who will shine their way to stardom in movie, television, commercials, sports, theater, and other entertainment arena. The process starts with auditions where aspiring artists showcase their talents in singing, dancing, acting, and even hosting. 

If they successfully make the cut, the new artists will undergo rigorous training workshops for several weeks to hone their talents in singing, dancing, and acting. They have group classes and one-on-one sessions where they are taught the essentials of performance in order to develop their full potentials as artists. 

They are mentored by experts in the industry such as Annie Quintos of The CompanY and Jerwin Nicomedez (Voice Coaches), Mastermind (Dance Coaches), Angeli Bayani (Acting Coach), UST Music Professor Tonton Africa, and Boy Abunda (Hosting). 

“I learned a lot from the workshops. I trained in acting under Ms. Angeli Bayani. She motivated me to use my imagination and emotions in interpreting my roles. Dapat daw maging malinaw ang gagawin at nararamdaman ko in a given scene. With Mastermind, my dance coaches, they told me to just enjoy and do not think too much about the steps,” shares aspiring artist Aiana Juarez. 

“I am lucky to join workshops in singing and dancing. The experiences boost my self-confidence and I am now using my learnings during performances,” says Miko Juarez of the singing duo Miko and Gab. “You have to work hard if you want to succeed in showbiz. I am grateful to be given the chance to attend workshops that helped me improve my talents as a performer. Kaya I told myself na dapat galingan ko sa mga workshops,” adds Gab Umali. 

“Swerte ko po at napunta ako sa Asian Artists Agency. Nakapag-workshops po ako na nakatulong ng malaki sa akin bilang miyembro ng Hashtag,” Wilbert Ross says.

Selena Cabusas enthuses, “I enjoyed taking the workshops. I explored my capacity as an artist. My trainings will guide me in my future projects.”

For inquiries about Asian Artists Agency, please call (02) 855-4765 or (02) 405-4423, emailinfo@asianartistsagency.com, and visit fb.com/asianartistsagency

Hamilo Coast takes leadership position in sustainable practices

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Hamilo Coast is a sprawling seaside sanctuary along Nasugbu, Batangas, encompassing three major mountain peaks and thirteen coves, three of which are Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).

SM’s premier beach resort development in Nasugbu, Batangas has once again received the Bronze Benchmark Status from EarthCheck, the world’s leading environmental management and professional services group for the travel and tourism industry. 

This status recognizes Hamilo Coast’s environmental impact through its commitment in achieving sustainable operations based on global standards. Hamilo Coast received its first certification of a Bronze Benchmark status from EarthCheck in 2015.

Pico de Loro Cove is Hamilo Coast’s maiden development. Here, environmental and social sustainability is ensured in its operations to provide premier beach resort living in the country. Pico de Loro Cove was also declared a marine protected area (MPA). 

As can be seen in its maiden development, Pico de Loro Cove, the design and architecture of key structures clearly show attention to energy efficiency, use of renewable energy, and proper waste management.

“Sustainability has always been at the forefront of Hamilo Coast’s vision of providing premier beach resort living in the country and what better way to realize this vision than being recognized with such milestone that further intensify our unfailing commitment to flourishing a sustainable beach resort community,” stated Shirley C. Ong, Executive Vice President for Hamilo Coast.

Together with WWF Philippines, coastal and terrestrial resources are also managed to protect and nurture biodiversity. Ongoing projects include mangrove reforestation, pawikan conservation, marine mammal rescue, and reef monitoring. Marine sanctuaries have also been created such as that located in Santelmo Cove where giant clams are being cultivated.

Santelmo Cove, one of Hamilo Coast’s marine protected areas (MPA), is also an important site for marine biodiversity, where preservation programs such as giant clam seeding and regular reef monitoring are being sustained.

Such initiatives are also intended to benefit neighboring communities. It is of paramount consideration to Hamilo Coast to enhance not only the areas where they live, but their sources of livelihood as well. And with the assistance of the SM Foundation, community members are involved, motivated, and educated to be prime movers themselves of these sustainability efforts.

EarthCheck CEO Steward Moore has said that Hamilo Coast has taken a significant leadership position in sustainability.

Moore further added: “I would like to congratulate the whole team on their achievement. Hamilo Coast is an advocate of sustainable tourism who dares to make a difference.”

Hamilo Coast is the SM Group’s premier beach resort town in Nasugbu, Batangas. Hamilo Coast is now approximately 90 minutes from Manila via Cavitex and the new Ternate-Nasugbu Road. For inquiries, call (632) 945-8000, or visit www.hamilocoast.com

Philippines' Karen Ibasco crowned Miss Earth 2017

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Miss Philippines Karen Ibasco, a 26-year-old University of Santo Tomas Physics Instructor, bested 84 other candidates at the pageant's coronation night held at the Mall of Asia Arena on Saturday, November 4.

Named as Miss Earth Air 2017 was Nina Robertson (Half Filipino) from Australia, Miss Earth Fire 2017 was Lada Akimova from Russia, and Miss Earth Water 2017 was Juliana Franco from Colombia.

In the much-awaited question and answer portion, the finalists had to answer the question, "Who or what do you think is the biggest enemy of Mother Earth and why?"

Karen Ibasco answer,   

“I believe that the real problem in this world is not climate change. The real problem is us because of our ignorance and apathy. What we have to do is to start changing our ways, to start recalibrating our minds and redirecting our steps because together, as a global community, our micro-efforts will have a macro-effect to help save our home, our planet.”

Winning three gold and two silver medals in the pre-pageant competitions -  Ibasco won gold in both Darling of the Press and Best in National Costume - Asia and Oceana wearing a Louis Pangilinan creation,  and in Group 2 Swimsuit Competition. She bagged silver medals for Resorts Wear Competition and Long Gown Competition.

 Ibasco succeeds Miss Earth 2016 Katherin Espin from Ecuador.

This years Miss Earth theme is "Heroines Fighting Climate Change." The Miss Earth pageant is an International Environmental Event channeling the beauty pageant entertainment industry as an effective tool to promote environmental awareness.

Here is the full list of winners:

Miss Earth Fire: Russia, Lada Akimova

Miss Earth Water: Colombia, Juliana Franco

Miss Earth Air: Australia, Nina Robertson

Miss Earth: Philippines, Karen Ibasco

Top 8

Australia, Nina Robertson

Philippines, Karen Ibasco

Thailand, Paweensuda Drouin

Venezuela, Ninoska Vasquez

Colombia, Juliana Franco

Czech Republic, Iva Uchytilová

Netherlands, Faith Landman

Russia, Lada Akimova

Top 16

Thailand, Paweensuda Drouin

USA, Andreia Gibau

Russia, Lada Akimova

Tonga, Diamond Langi

Colombia, Juliana Franco

Angola, Ermelinda de Matos

Guatemala, Maria José Castañeda

Vietnam, Le Thi Ha Thu

Switzerland, Sarah Laura Peyrel

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Lela Karagic

Australia, Nina Robertson

Philippines, Karen Ibasco

Venezuela, Ninoska Vasquez

Netherlands, Faith Landman

Cameroon, Angele Kossinda

Czech Republic, Iva Uchytilová

Miss Earth 2017 Grand Pageant is hosted by CNN Philippines' anchor James Deakin.

Miss Earth is produced and owned by Carousel Productions, Inc. For more information, visit www.missearth.tv.