Red Ribbon brings a memorable birthday to Our Lady of Manaoag’s little patrons

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Kids teeter to blow their cakes during Red Ribbon’s birthday surprise.

A visit to the Our Lady of Manaoag brought an unexpected surprise to twenty youngsters as they arrived to a simple party where they received the most colorful treat: a chance to celebrate their birthday with their loved ones.

The eyes of the little ones gleamed at the sight of the blessings: a venue decorated with balloons, tables lined with the chocolate cakes, and their names carefully drawn in icing with a sweet “Happy Birthday!” greeting. For most of the youngsters, this will be their first birthday party and the first time they will be blowing out the candles of their own cake.

Alesha Anne sneaks in a taste of the Rainbow Dedication Cake.

Coinciding with the special day of the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary of Manaoag, the ‘Share a Rainbow Surprise’ was led by the Red Ribbon store team to add sweetness to the birthdays of the kids from Manaoag. The bakeshop identified those who will receive the Rainbow Dedication Cake treat, with the help of the Department of Social Welfare and Development local office and the Manaoag Church Basic Ecclesial Community. 

The kids had excitement spelled on their faces as they raced to the venue and received hugs from their parents. It was the youngster’s parents, however, that was moved by the special occasion. “Hangga’t maari po sana, maibigay ko rin po iyong hindi ko naranasan sa kanya. Pangarap ko pong birthday party kay Alesha Anne iyong magkaroon po siya ng cake. Magiging masaya po ako kung matutupad itong dream birthday niya po. (It is my dream for Alesha Anne to have a cake. I would be extremely happy if we can grant this wish)” shared Eliza Corpuz.

Lemuel and 19 others received a special birthday treat from Red Ribbon Manaoag. 

Everyone gathered as parents and representatives from Red Ribbon sliced the chocolate cakes and went around with plates in hand. It was yet another surprise as the party attendees saw the colorful layers of chiffon underneath the chocolate coating and the rainbow-toned lollipops that topped the Rainbow Dedication Cake. 

The double celebration continued with party games and dances and the birthday celebrators simultaneously blowing out their candles. It was a sight to behold as the little ones, who came lighthearted to the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary of Manaoag, went home with wider smiles and a little more sweetness on their special day.

Watch as the surprise unfolds for the kids of Manaoag and join the millions of viewers who have seen the many exciting shades of celebration from Red Ribbon. 

Visit https://www.facebook.com/redribbonbakeshop/videos/1562188953824679/ to share in this most special occasion. 

Tin Catacutan: Multifaceted Millennial

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You’ve seen her as the vivacious local surfer Vivoree, the friend of Sue Ramirez’s character in Hanggang Saan. She is Tin Catacutan, artist, event host, and model.

Tin is no stranger to the entertainment scene. The DLSU Communication Arts graduate started honing her talent in hosting as a radio DJ on the college station Green Giant FM in 2012. With her gift of gab, Tin has proven she can be a good host, and has already hosted several events.

“Hosting has always been one of my passions because I can use my talent in talking. I want to build a career in entertainment whether as an actress, a host, or a model. I enjoy what I’m doing and that’s what matters. I get to squeeze my creative juices. The break I had with Hanggang Saan is great! I got to perform and say my lines with Arjo Atayde and Sue Ramirez,” shares Tin. 

Watch out for more of Tin in Hanggang Saan and in her upcoming travel show in ANC with Eian Rances. 

Tin Catacutan is a talent of Asian Artists Agency. For inquiries, please call (02) 855-4765 or (02) 405-4423, email info@asianartistsagency.com, and visit fb.com/asianartistsagency

Celebrate the gift of long-lasting memories with HP Sprocket

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Christmas is always a wonderful time for celebration where families can create memorable moments and unforgettable memories. And what makes it more exciting is the tradition of gift-giving where everyone receives something from their loved ones.

This Christmas, show your love and affection with the HP Sprocket, the perfect gift to loved ones as it helps make sweet, fleeting experiences last by wirelessly printing images from any smartphone device onto durable and glossy photo papers.

With HP Sprocket, you can take a snapshot of a special moment with the family as it is happening and instantly print it out by simply connecting your smartphone to the portable printer via Bluetooth. You can also look back on a special moment in time by grabbing your favorite photo from any of your social media accounts and printing it with the HP Sprocket.

You can even give it a creative and personal touch by editing pictures with cute frames and charming stickers via the HP Sprocket app which you can download from the Apple Store or Google Play.

Its specialized HP ZINK Photo Paper can transform images into 2x3 smudge-free, colorful photos that you can share with friends and family. It can also be used as stickers to decorate spaces with your favorite memories by easily peeling off the back of your printouts.

So what are you waiting for? Surprise your family and dearest ones with the best Christmas gift of HP Sprocket that helps hold on to captured moments much longer. 

Shop for your HP Sprocket at www.lazada.com.ph/hp-sprocket-official-store/ and enjoy a pack of HP ZINK Photo Paper to start printing.

Tilda Appleseed animation wins Asian Television Awards 2017 for Best Preschool Program

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Tilda Apple Seed animation

Hamburg-based WunderWerk GmbH along with Manila’s ASI Studios Inc. & Singapore’s August Media Holdings have announced that their animated pre-school production Tilda Appleseed has won the Asian Television Awards 2017 in the BEST PRE-SCHOOL SHOW category. 

Speaking about the win, Gisela Schaefer, Managing Director at WunderWerk said, “We are delighted to have received the award. This recognizes the true beauty of the characters and the simple but key values that this show will deliver to it pre-school audiences.”

.Jackeline Chua Managing Partner of ASI Animation Studio Inc and Jyotirmoy Saha Founder of August Media Holdings

For her part, Jackeline Chua, Managing Partner at ASI Studios Inc. said, “The show presented for the studio, a particularly unique challenge in its art style. Once again our team demonstrated its versatility by not only taking on that challenge but also creating award winning works.”

The recently completed Tilda Appleseed is based on Andreas Schmachtl’s book series of the same name. The series follows the adventures of a spirited mouse with a big heart and an even bigger imagination – Tilda. The series is filled with many wonderful characters who model friendship in marvelous ways. This show about friendship and problem solving is designed for pre-schoolers and features an art style that completely resembles water colored books. The first season of the show was delivered in 2017 and a second season of 52 episodes is currently in the works.

WunderWerk had developed the book series into a TV series under license from German broadcaster, MDR/SWR for KiKA and is also the lead producer of the series. The series is animated at ASI Studios and co-produced by Synergy88 and August Media Holdings. 

For August Media Holdings, this is the 6th nomination in the last 3 years, 4 of which have been for shows produced in partnership with ASI Studios Inc. Founder of August Media Holdings (who is also a partner at ASI Studios), Jyotirmoy Saha said, “It’s wonderful to hit a home run year after year. I am proud of my teams at ASI and August Media and the association between the two companies.”

Tilda Appleseed is currently on air on MDR/SWR in Germany, Good TV in Taiwan and is available on the recently launched Over-the-top platform Tapow™ media streaming and download service. The show is soon to air on multiple other networks in various parts of the world starting the early half of 2018.

ABOUT WUNDERWERK

WunderWerk is a German production animation company focused on creating live action and animation features that deliver a powerful message. The company, based in Unterföhring (near Munich) and Hamburg, is passionate about stories in the field of children’s programming and family entertainment. 

They handle all areas of film production and distribute their titles internationally under the label WunderBox by Beta Film. Contact person: Gisela Schaefer (Gisela.schaefer@wunder-werk.de)

ABOUT ASI STUDIOS INC.

ASI Studios, Inc. is a full-service animation studio based in Singapore. The studio is a collaborative effort between Manila-based Synergy88 group and Singapore’s August Media Holdings. ASI Studies holds an office in Quezon City, Philippines and is focused on generating high-quality media projects. Its roster boasts of 130 highly trained artists with a collective experience in 2D traditional, Digital Cut Out, and paperless animation.

ASI is currently in the middle of the production of a new domestic TV series that is slated for release next year. Contact person: Jackeline Chua (jackie.chua@asi.media)

ABOUT AUGUST MEDIA HOLDINGS.

August Media Holders creates and manages intellectual properties for the youth and children. Along with its rights management arm August Rights, the company has made a mark with its properties which are on air in more than 100 countries. Contact Person: Jyotirmoy Saha (moy@augustmh.com)

Your Selfie Expert Christmas Gift Guide - Get the ideal Christmas selfie companion this holiday season

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Manila, Philippines (December, 2017) – Now that Christmas is fast approaching, we are sure you’re definitely making your way through the holiday rush. And while everyone’s squeezing in as many gatherings and Christmas shopping as possible, Selfie Expert OPPO has got you covered on finding the perfect gift for you this season as it has officially announced its holiday promo with price drops you won’t be able to resist. 

Here’s a Selfie Expert Christmas gift guide for your monitos and monitas, and even for you!

Feeling a little extra this Christmas? Go get the OPPO F3 Plus for only PhP19,990!

The 6-inch full HD design of the OPPO F3 Plus will definitely give you extra plus points on your gatherings. Taking groufies has never been more fun with its dual selfie camera, as the wide-angle lens can surely fit a lot of people in one shot. If you’re feeling a little more traditional, feel free to use its rear 16MP camera that is equipped with a Sony IMX398 sensor for crisp and clear photos. 

You won’t even have to worry about storage anymore because the OPPO F3 Plus has a built-in 64GB storage, so you’ll be able to stock as many selfies and groufies as you can. It also comes with a fingerprint scanner which allows you to access your phone the fastest way possible. Not to mention, it packs a 4,000mAH battery with VOOC rapid charging technology to keep you online all the time. 

You want an all-around phone? Grab the F3 for only PhP13,990!

Make everyone fit in your groufies with the dual selfie camera of the OPPO F3! Everyday tasks will never be a problem with its octa-core processor and ample 64GB storage. Not to mention its two sim-card capacity and even a dedicated microSD slot for all of your selfies, groufies and videos. 

A little budget-conscious? Get the OPPO A57 for only PhP10,990!

And if you’re looking for a smartphone that won’t stretch your budget, the OPPO A57 is the perfect smartphone for you!  It comes with a fingerprint scanner, a 13MP front camera, a 16MP rear camera with Beautify 4.0, and a 32GB internal storage – definitely a Selfie Expert standout at a much affordable price.

Getting an OPPO phone can’t be more fulfilling than ever, you can even get freebies such as Bluetooth speakers, selfie sticks and more for every purchase. Whatever your smartphone preference is, OPPO has you covered for that ideal Christmas selfie. 

Here’s to fulfilling your Christmas wish list this year! 

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