Grupo Agatep President bags 2017 IABC CEO Excel Award

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Grupo Agatep President and Managing Director, Norman Agatep was named by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Philippines as one of the recipients of the 2017 CEO Excel Awards for his contributions to the fields of public relations, advertising, digital marketing. The event was held at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Pasay City last December 4.

After three decades of outstanding work in the fields of advertising, public relations, and digital marketing, Norman Agatep, president and managing director of integrated marketing communication agency Grupo Agatep, was named one of this year's recipients of the CEO Excel Awards.

The distinction, given by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Philippines, aims to recognize innovative leaders from various industries who have utilized strategic communication to positively impact their companies and communities.

Agatep, who was among 15 individuals awarded in a ceremony held at the Marriott Grand Ballroom last December 4, was merited for his skillful management of his company during its transition to becoming a fully-independent agency now known as Grupo Agatep. The CEO Excel Awards also recognized the significant role played by Agatep and his company in helping manage the reputation of their clients. Aside from these, his invaluable contribution to the marketing communication industry as demonstrated by his outstanding leadership of organizations such as the Association of Accredited Advertising Agencies-Philippines (4As), Ad Standards Council (ASC), and the Internet and Mobile Marketing Association of the Philippines (IMMAP) was also lauded during the ceremony.

"I am humbled by this honor," Norman Agatep said. "It is not just a recognition of the work put in during the last three decades; this award is a testament to the passion I encountered in the individuals I have had the pleasure to serve with. We made waves, inspired trends, and helped brands manage their reputation because of their commitment. This award is dedicated to each and every one of them."

This is not the first time that an Agatep was given this distinction. In 2006, legendary PR guru Charlie Agatep, Norman's father, also received an IABC CEO Excel Award. Charlie Agatep today serves as Chairman and CEO of Grupo Agatep. Through the drive and dedication of the father and son duo, Grupo Agatep is now the most Anvil-awarded agency in the country with 137 awards under its name. Presented annually by the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP), the Anvils is the symbol of excellence in PR. 

Aside from Norman Agatep, this year's IABC CEO Excel awardees are: Belen Lim of Security Bank; Benjamin Ramos of City State Savings Bank and BusinessMirror; Danny Lim of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA); Dante Velasco of Creative Point International, Inc.; Dennis Uy of Udenna Corporation, Inc.; Edwin Hernandez of Jardine Distribution, Inc.; Gregory Banzon of Century Pacific; Kingson Sian of Resorts World Manila; Lina Sarmiento of the Human Rights Victims' Claims Board; Lourdes Gutierrez-Alfonso of Megaworld Corp.; Manos Koukourakis of Japan Tobacco International Philippines, Inc.; Mark Villar of the Department of Public Works and Highways; and Philip Gioca of JobStreet.

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)