GLOBAL SENSATION BTS TO PERFORM WORLD TELEVISION PREMIERE OF NEW SINGLE AT THE “2018 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS” ON BLUE ANT ENTERTAINMENT!

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The “2018 Billboard Music Awards” will broadcast LIVE from MGM Grand Garden Arena on MONDAY, 21 MAY, 8:00 A.M. on BLUE ANT ENTERTAINMENT

Dick Clark Productions announced that global sensation and reigning Top Social Artist winners BTS, will perform the world television premiere of their new single at the “2018 Billboard Music Awards.”

The Korean pop band, who just announced their highly anticipated new album, “Love Yourself: Tear,” will join previously announced performers Camila Cabello, Dua Lipa and Shawn Mendes on a night filled with music’s biggest names.

Hosted by “The Voice” coach Kelly Clarkson, the “2018 Billboard Music Awards” will broadcast live from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Monday, 21 May at 8:00AM on Blue Ant Entertainment. The three-hour telecast will feature performances from this year’s hottest musical acts, unexpected collaborations and buzzworthy moments that celebrate 60 years of the Billboard Hot 100.

BTS Billboard Chart Facts:

Billboard Music Award-winning BTS, who are nominated for Top Social Artist this year, scored its first top 10 album on the Billboard 200 chart in October with “Love Yourself: Her” -- earning both the highest-charting album ever on the chart by a K-pop act, and the genre's biggestsales week. Since then, the seven-member group tallied its first top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Mic Drop," featuring Desiigner. BTS has also spent more than 70 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Social 50 chart, which ranks the most popular music artists across the world'ssocial networks. Collectively, BTS' albums have earned 1 million equivalent album units in the U.S., according to Nielsen Music, and the group's catalog of songs have collected nearly 2 billion on-demand streams.

Nominations for the “2018 Billboard Music Awards” were announced earlier this month on NBC’s “Today” and on a livestream from Billboard’s New York office. Kendrick Lamar, Bruno Mars and Ed Sheeran tie for the most nominations this year with 15 each.

Voting for the two fan-voted categories — Billboard Chart Achievement Award and Top Social Artist — will open in the coming weeks and additional details will be available soon.

“Billboard Music Awards” nominees are based on key fan interactions with music, including album and digital song sales, streaming, radio airplay, touring and social engagement, tracked by Billboard and its data partners, including Nielsen Music and Next Big Sound. The finalists and award winners are determined using data reflecting a 12-month tracking period. The awards are based on the reporting period of April 8, 2017 through March 31, 2018. Since 1940, the Billboard charts have been the go-to guide for ranking the popularity of artists, songs and albums, and are the ultimate measure of success in music.

Tickets for the “2018 Billboard Music Awards” are on-sale now. To purchase tickets online, fans should go to www.axs.com.

The “2018 Billboard Music Awards” produced by dick clark productions will air LIVE, first and exclusive, on Blue Ant Entertainment. Allen Shapiro, Mike Mahan, Mark Bracco, Barry Adelman and Robert Deaton are executive producers.

For the latest Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs) news, exclusive content and more, be sure to follow Blue Ant Entertainment on https://www.facebook.com/BlueAntEntertainment, @BlueAntEntertainment on Instagram, and @BlueAntEnt on Twitter. Join the conversation by using the official hashtag for the show, #BBMAs.

Blue Ant Entertainment is available on SKYcable channels 53 (SD) and 196 (HD), SKYdirect channel 35, Destiny Cable channel 53, and Cablelink channels 37 (SD) and 313 (HD).

Epson launches new LightScene accent lighting laser projector for retail, F&B, and hospitality industry

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New solution revolutionises spatial design and enhances customer experiences

Epson, the world's leading projector manufacturer, has announced the launch of the LightScene projector, a new category of spotlight-shaped accent lighting laser projectors. The innovative projector is designed to simultaneously illuminate and project dynamic content on virtually any surface or material.

The new projectors offer a fresh solution for retailers, restaurants, bars or hotels facing an increasingly competitive environment, by providing an innovative experience for digital art, commercial signage, and spatial design applications.

The LightScene EV-100 series is ideal for curated visual environments such as retail showrooms, shop window displays, museum exhibits and art installations where minimal visual clutter is key.

“Display technology is changing the way consumers interact with brands and products, with the ability to delight and engage consumers in entirely new and visually compelling ways. The LightScene projector expands Epson’s presence in the signage and lighting sector with its space friendly design and flexible visual expressions. It can enable creative displays to deliver edutainment type content through imagery, motion and information. Retailers and businesses can easily create captivating and immersive environments for a memorable experience,” said Amy Kwa, Visual Products Department, Epson Singapore.

The LightScene series are available in two colours– LightScene EV-100 in white and LightScene EV-105 in black. They blend in discreetly and offer an array of configuration, mounting and programming options. The technology offers the best of both worlds – beautiful displays and unobtrusive visuals – while providing performance, versatility and reliability.

Additional features include:

• 3LCD laser technology – Epson laser technology provides up to 20,000 hours of virtually maintenance-free operation, plus a sealed optical engine for amazing image quality and outstanding performance.
• Robust content tools for ease of programming– The Epson Content Manager software includes templates, effects, colour and shape filters, and customizable options. Users can also create playlists, and schedule synchronized playback for up to 16 projectors at the same time.
• Management and control – Control the projector remotely with PC/ smart devices using Epson Web Control via the browser. User can also manage multiple projectors simultaneously using the Epson Management Software such as checking of status, and power on/off scheduling via the network.
• Scalable for an array of applications – Install multiple LightScene projectors and utilize Edge Blending technology for versatile, breath taking displays.
• Flexible positioning – Includes vertical and horizontal rotation with 360-degree mounting on floors, walls, or ceilings; 1.58x powered optical zoom and powered focus allows for installation in both large and small spaces
• Expansive connectivity – HDMI, wired and wireless LAN, and SD card slot for direct content storage when needed.
• Bright visual display system – Offers up to 2,000 lumens of color brightness and 2,000 lumens of white brightness for vibrant, rich colours.

Sustainable tourism takes center stage in first-ever travel fair in BGC - Travel Street: Philippine Travel Mart’s 1st Green and Gold Tourism Fair

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This summer, explore the eco-cultural destinations that will indeed make you say ‘It’s more fun in the Philippines’!

Bonifacio Global City, together with the Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA) and the Department of Tourism, invites everyone to take part in a unique travel fair that aims to promote sustainable tourism in “Travel Street: Philippine Travel Mart’s 1st Green and Gold Tourism Fair.” 

A first-of-its-kind outdoor travel fair, ‘Travel Street’ will be held at the Globe Iconic Bonifacio High Street Amphitheater, on May 4-6 from 10am to 8pm. The event is sponsored by leading local airline Cebu Pacific.

Check out amazing travel and leisure deals from more than 50 partner airlines, travel agencies and tour operators, hotels and resorts and local government tourism units, and witness performances from local groups, and take part in talks and exhibits that will remind us of our rich Filipino culture and traditions.

Green & Gold Tourism simply means tourism that focuses on ecological and cultural conservation, respectively. These include garden or farm tours, cultural immersions, museum tours, fiestas and festivals, pilgrimage tours, and health and wellness activities. Such endeavors help provide employment and income to locals, gather funds for the improvement of protected areas and sanctuaries, as well as the creation of new and national state parks, recreation areas, beaches, marine and underwater trails, among many other natural attractions.

“BGC is thrilled to bring ‘Travel Street’ to the public, and we believe we have the perfect venue to promote sustainable and responsible tourism, especially to the millennial market. We thank PHILTOA and DOT for this partnership in presenting pristine Philippine destinations,” says Associate City Marketing Manager of BGC, Joanne Magno. 

PHILTOA President Cesar Cruz says “Through this 1st Green and Gold Tourism Fair, we put the focus on sustainable tourism and bring to the public carefully curated eco-cultural tourism products. We hope that with this, we are able to spark renewed interest in other tourism destinations that the Philippines has to offer and of course, raise our tourism revenue.”

Don’t book your trips just yet! Invite your friends and check out what deals await you in BGC and PHILTOA’s first-ever ‘Travel Street.’ 

For the complete program, visit the official Facebook pages of PHILTOA at https://www.facebook.com/GreenandGoldTourism/ 

or BGC at https://www.facebook.com/bonifacioglobalcityph/ and https://www.facebook.com/BoniHighStreet/ 

Experience the OPPO “Capture the Real You” roadshow in SM Megamall Fashion Hall

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Catch the best-selling OPPO F7 smartphone and join the exciting activities this April 28-29, 2018

MANILA, April 26, 2018 – After the successful Philippine launch of the OPPO F7, the Selfie Expert brand’s latest flagship smartphone, OPPO has shown its commitment to bring the F7 closer to as many Filipinos as possible with its nationwide roadshow. The first leg was held last April 21 at SM North EDSA, one of the locations wherein thousands of customers lined up to avail of the coveted smartphone which they pre-ordered a week prior.

This weekend, OPPO is all set to continue showing what the F7 is all about, with its second leg at SM Megamall Fashion Hall. Customers can enjoy the device first-hand, take photos by the Instagram-worthy booths, and join the exciting activities and raffle draws that OPPO will have in store. During the fun-filled weekend, Selfie Expert Ronnie Alonte—the multifaceted actor, model, singer, dancer, and member of popular dance group Hashtags—will entertain the audience with various performances.

Aside from showcasing what the F7 has to offer, OPPO’s “Capture the Real You” roadshow will continue spreading its powerful message of letting go of online negativity and embracing true beauty.

“With this campaign message, we aim to help empower everyone, especially those who have been susceptible to online bashing. The OPPO F7’s groundbreaking selfie features symbolize the essence of capturing your true self in the most beautiful and natural way,” OPPO Philippines’ Public Relations Manager Eason de Guzman said. “The feedback from our customers has been outstanding so far, and we’re truly happy that they have chosen OPPO to be part of their lifestyle.”

The OPPO F7 is the world’s first smartphone with a 25MP front-facing camera, powered by the latest Sony IMX576 sensor HDR for clear and backlight worthy selfies. It boasts of its improved A.I. Beauty Technology 2.0 that analyzes the face in more than 296 recognition spots and beautifies it in 3 individual zones. The device also sports a 6.23” FHD+ Super Full Screen display, a 12nm Octa-Core processor with 2 dedicated A.I. cores, and a 3400mAh battery with A.I. management.

Attendees who are interested in taking home their own OPPO F7 can easily purchase it during the roadshow, avail special freebies, and even opt to course it through the Home Credit in nine months at 0% interest. Available in Solar Red, Moonlight Silver, and Diamond Black, the OPPO F7 is priced at only PhP 17,990.00 while its OPPO F7 128GB variant retails for PhP 21,990.00.

Catch this weekend’s run of OPPO F7’s “Capture the Real You” roadshow at SM Megamall Fashion Hall and follow OPPO Philippines’ official Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OPPOPH/ for updates on the succeeding legs.

Powered by Dragonpay, SureTayo makes online shopping more secure and convenient

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The pioneer and market leader in alternative payment solutions, Dragonpay Corporation has come up with yet another innovative solution that makes paying and receiving payments between individuals who do not know (or trust) each other safe and convenient with SureTayo, a person-to-person payment service. 

Owned and operated by Dragonpay Corp., SureTayo performs the role of a trusted third party who will hold on to funds until both the buyer and seller are satisfied with their transaction. 

Shopping online is the enjoyable lifestyle nowadays. A shopping experience can be filled with joyous surprises or unexpected pitfalls. No matter how hard you try, you cannot plan every detail of a shopping trip, and you never know exactly how it will end up. But, now, we can be sure. 

Have you ever gone shopping online and worried that you may not receive your item after paying for it? Or if you are a seller, have you ever lost a customer because they didn’t want to pay before receiving their order? 

SureTayo

How SureTayo Works

Powered by Dragonpay, SureTayo offers a person-to-person payment service for safer online transactions

An online merchant can sign up as a seller at www.suretayo.ph and after verifying their account, they will receive access to their online dashboard that allows them to issue an invoice to an interested customer.

Once a buyer receives the invoice, she can click the link and select her preferred payment method – and because SureTayo is powered by Dragonpay, the buyer now have access to over 15,000 physical partner locations, online banking and mobile payment channels. 

These include options like online banking at most of the major local commercial banks, physical ATM payments, over-the-counter (OTC) cash payments at banks and retail establishments (supermarkets, groceries, department stores, courier centers, remittance centers), electronic wallets or credits (Dragonpay Credits, Coins.ph, PayPal, GCash), and now, even Cash on Delivery.

After payment has been made, SureTayo will safeguard the money while notifying the seller, who can now deliver the item. Once the item has been received by the buyer, he or she can notify SureTayo, who will now release the payment to the buyer.

This simple and secure process leads to TLC for both buyers and sellers – Transaksyong Legit at Convenient!

“SureTayo was created to address the concerns of online buyers and sellers in the Philippine setting. A lot of shoppers here don’t have credit cards or even bank accounts, so how do you get them to shop online? How do you ease their worries that their money might go to a fraudulent seller? And for online retailers, how do you gain the trust of buyers? How do you make payment more convenient for potential customers?” said Robertson “Dick” Chiang, the founder and chief operating officer of Dragonpay.

“SureTayo offers the answer to these questions as it allows sellers to offer all these payment channels to their buyers while at the same time, acting like a third party for transactions to ensure that money is only released once the buyer and seller are happy with the transaction,” shared Mr. Chiang.

For buyers, they have peace of mind knowing that their money is secure until they get that much awaited shipment. They will not have to worry that their money might be going into the hands of a bogus online seller. Plus, paying for an item is much more convenient as they can settle payments through over 15,000 physical partner locations, online banking and mobile payments, remittance centers, groceries and so much more. 

For sellers, transactions are also made more secure as they will be paid on time after shipping products to their customers. Customer trust and confidence will also rise for the seller as SureTayo gives them access to major industry players and commercial banks as payment channels. Along with credibility, these payment channels make their business more accessible and transactions more convenient. 

SureTayo’s simple dashboard also allows sellers to track orders and payments, helping to streamline their operations. 

And to top it all off, for a limited time, registration for SureTayo is completely free!

Fantastic Sign Up Offer

Aside from free registration, SureTayo is also offering online sellers an irresistible deal with the SureTayo Summer Getaway Promo, created in partnership with GetGo, Cebu Pacific’s Lifestyle Rewards Program.

At the SureTayo Summer Getaway Promo, each seller who signs up from April 25, 2018 – June 25, 2018 will get the chance to win 25,000 GetGo points. One lucky winner will get the chance to enjoy rewards like trips to local destinations like Cebu, Davao and Puerto Princesa. 

For the full promo mechanics, please visit the SureTayo Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SureTayoPH.

Raffle winner will be drawn on June 26, 2018.

With SureTayo, buying and selling online is now safer and more convenient.

For more information on SureTayo, visit www.suretayo.ph.