May 26, 2018

Small Hands will do Big Things : BIC® launches a collection of coloring products designed especially for kids



They say pen is mightier than sword, but there’s nothing more powerful and persuasive than letting your kids write and draw their dreams, in the most creative way. 

The ability to creatively express one’s thoughts and feelings by putting ideas from pen to paper is perhaps the most important stage in a child’s development.  Visualizing, drawing and finally displaying their creation is a fundamental stepping stone used by parents and teachers to build a child’s confidence and self-belief.

BIC®, founded in 1945 in France, has always been passionate about being part of the daily lives of millions of consumers. From their time-honored mission of making simple, inventive and reliable products, BIC® has always been advocating the importance of handwriting and drawing as essential factors in a child’s development. 

Here in the Philippines, BIC® recently launched BIC® Kids to encourage children to use their imagination to develop and enhance their motor skills, concentration, and creativity.


A collection of writing and coloring products especially designed for children aged two to ten years old, the BIC® Kids’ line comprises of high-quality yet affordable products that are all compliant with EN71 European toy industry standard.



Amongst their list of top-notch tools are the erasable and washable felt pens so kids can create fun effects and correct their mistakes on paper (or on their clothes); the wood-free Evolution™ coloring pencils range that are extra-resistant to breakage, do not create splinters and easy to sharpen; and the break-resistant wax crayons that do not stain on hands.


This back-to-school season, start your young ones on their first-ever writing and drawing adventure. Let their imagination run free and their creativity explode on paper. Allow them to play with color, doodle, make mistakes, and get messy. The future is brightest for those who find joy in creating something out of nothing and putting their dreams in writing. Together with BIC® Kids, let’s work hand-in-hand to start drawing a brighter future for the kids!





BIC is a family-owned company listed on the Paris Stock Exchange and a world leader in stationery, lighters and shavers.  For more than 60 years, BIC has honored the tradition of providing high-quality, simple, inventive and reliable choices for everyone, everywhere, every time.  A world leader in the consumer goods, 30.9 million BIC® products are purchased every day worldwide (18.9 million Stationery products, 4.2 million Lighters, 7.1 million shavers and 0.7 million promotional products).
Filstar Distributors Corporation prides itself as having been the exclusive licensee of Hallmark in the Philippines since 1974 and the exclusive distributor of BIC® Stationery products since 2001. Since then, Filstar has evolved to be a distributor of not just these two distinguished brands but of other world class brands that supplement and enhance the self-expression industry.  In 2013, Filstar expanded its partnership with BIC® to cover BIC® Lighters and Shavers categories.
Find more about BIC® from the following online references.

Website: https://www.bicworld.com ; www.bickids.com


SM Cinema celebrates SM’s 60th Anniversary with “Cinema Surprises”!

SM Cinema presents the “60-minute Cinema Blitz”, a 60-minute period in the SM Cinema website where 200 lucky customers can get a PhP 60 discount for every ticket bought during the set happy celebration hour

SM Cinema as it marks SM’s 60th anniversary, celebrates the occasion with exciting activities for its patrons across the country starting this May. 

Today, SM Cinema is the largest film exhibitor in the country with a total of 361 screens in 62 SM Cinema branches and 6 WM Cinemas nationwide. It also brought the latest innovations in the local cinema industry with eight (8) IMAX theatres, nine (9) Director’s Club Cinemas and three (3) Mega Screen Cinemas, fully expanding their theater portfolio that will give the total movie experience for all movie patrons.

In line with the 60th year celebration, SM Cinema launches Cinema Surprises, a set of exciting activities and fantastic treats for movie goers that will allow them to enjoy even more real-to-reel experiences during this milestone occasion.

At the start of Cinema Surprises, SM Cinema presents the “60-minute Cinema Blitz”, a 60-minute period in the SM Cinema website where 200 lucky customers can get a PhP 60 discount for every ticket bought during the set happy celebration hour. Stay tuned on SM Cinema Facebook page for details!

Select SM Cinema branches will also be giving away free movie items for group purchases of movie tickets on upcoming movie offerings, such as Solo: A Star Wars Story and Crazy Rich Asians, in their respective ticket sale periods.

For more exciting offers and ticket bookings, visit the SM Cinema website,www.smcinema.com or for an even more convenient experience, download the SM Cinema app through the App Store and Google Play. You may also follow /SMCinema on facebook and @SM_Cinema on Instagram for more information and updates!

Search for the Happiest Pinoy 2018 begins; P1 million grand prize at stake

The country’s largest microfinancial services company, Cebuana Lhuillier, has formally opened this year’s Search for the Happiest Pinoy. The competition celebrates the Filipinos’ indomitable spirit of resilience and positivity and gives honor and recognition to outstanding Filipinos that best represent these values. 

“Cebuana Lhuillier has always believed that Filipinos are one of the most resilient people in the world. We have always faced life’s challenges with optimism, faith, and a can-do attitude—and we believe that this should be recognized and encouraged at all times. We have been celebrating this culture of happiness and resilience through the Search for the Happiest Pinoy since 2009,” said Jean Henri Lhuillier, president and CEO of PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies.

Happiest Pinoy. Cebuana Lhuillier has launched the fourth edition of the Search for the Happiest Pinoy, introducing ten new categories to enable resilient, optimistic and hopeful Filipinos from all walks of life to join the year-long search which promises a total of P1.5 million in cash prizes to the country's happiest Pinoys. Photo shows P.J. Lhuillier, Inc. (standing, from left) First vice president and IMC group head Michael Sena, president and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier, senior executive vice president Philippe Andre Lhuillier, and First vice president for Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions, Foundation, and Business Solutions Jonathan Batangan. Joining them are 2015 Happiest Pinoy Richardson Navor and 2012 Happiest Pinoy Rommel Arellano.



In the 41st Annual Global End of Year Survey of Gallup International (http://www.gallup-international.com/surveys/happiness-hope-economic-optimism/), the Philippines ranked third among the happiest countries in the world. The survey revealed that Filipinos exude a positive outlook in life in spite of economic uncertainties and financial upheavals.

The 2018 Search for the Happiest Pinoy will be the most inclusive in its ten-year history since it now covers ten categories: 
youth, senior citizens, overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), lingkod bayan, professionals, manggagawang Pinoy, entrepreneurs, employees, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community.

Cebuana Lhuillier and a panel of judges representing the academe and the business community, as well as past Happiest Pinoy winners will pick a finalist from each category. The new Happiest Pinoy will be selected from the roster of 10 category winners. 

This year, the country’s happiest competition requires no third-party nomination. To join, interested individuals must first choose a category that best applies to them and answer the application form via SMS by texting their full name, birthdate, and category code to (0920) 958-2455 (Smart/Talk ‘N Text), (0917) 878-2453 (Globe/TM), or (0932) 842-8562 (Sun); via online by logging on atwww.happiestpinoy/register.aspx; or dropping their application form in any of Cebuana Lhuillier’s 2,200 branches nationwide.

The grand winner of the 2018 Search for the Happiest Pinoy will take home P1 million tax-free while category winners will win P50,000 each. The winner will also join an exclusive group of Filipinos composed of 2009 Happiest Pinoy winner Winston Maxino, 2012 Happiest Pinoy winner Rommel Arellano, and 2015 Happiest Pinoy winner Richardson Navor. 

For more information on the Search, visit www.happiest-pinoy.com or follow Happiest Pinoy on Facebook. 




OPPO F7 Youth elevates the standard of mid-range smartphone performance – Pre-Order Starts May 28

OPPO Philippines launched the OPPO F7 Youth with AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology, held on May 23 at the Secret Garden, Bonifacio Global City. 

At only PHP 13,990.00, the OPPO F7 Youth offers unrivalled value for money with the latest Artificial Intelligence technology and top-notch performance, photography, and design.

OPPO Philippines is once again changing the midrange smartphone arena with its latest addition to the F7 family, the OPPO F7 Youth, available for pre-order starting May 28.

As part of the best-selling OPPO F7 family, the F7 Youth is a more affordable option to consumers who prefer to experience the latest smartphone features at an affordable price of Php13,990.


A midrange smartphone with top-notch performance, the F7 Youth is equipped with AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology and inherited the same Helio P60 Octa-Core processor that is 80% faster than current smartphones in its price range, while maintaining 4GB RAM for multitasking and 64GB of storage. 

Upping the photography game, redefining selfies

The OPPO F7 Youth’s front camera carries the A.I. Beauty Technology 2.0 that the OPPO F7 takes pride in. Likened to a personal beauty artist right at the user’s fingertips, this technology analyzes a person’s features and beautifies each of them with OPPO’s improved facial optimization feature. Its rear camera, on the other hand, comes equipped with 13 megapixels and A.I. Scene Recognition which processes 16 different scenarios being shot in real time, and works to capture the ideal balance of brightness, exposure, color, and contrast. The camera also allows a depth-of-field effect highlighting the main subject for more impressive-looking photos.


Designed with sophistication

Representing today’s youth with passion and care for style, the F7 Youth is built to be slim and stylish. Produced with the latest manufacturing and polishing process, the F7 Youth is available in two stunning colors of Solar Red and the special Diamond Black. The Diamond Black cover displays unique triangular-cut patterns that shimmer as they catch light, producing an elegant output like a well-cut diamond.

More than form, the F7 Youth also caters to function with its 6.0-inch FHD+ screen which gives users a highly immersive viewing experience. With its bezels reduced to a razor-thin 1.98mm, the display is maximized while keeping the whole device compact and lightweight for a comfortable, one-hand grip.


Combining power and ease of use

Not just beauty on the outside, but also powerful on the inside. The F7 Youth’s screen comes with much-improved navigation shortcuts to operate each app more quickly and conveniently. And because the device knows the owner so well, it can identify his or her face with its A.I. Recognition Technology and use it to protect the smartphone with its speedy facial unlock function.

Powering the F7 Youth is the world’s first 12nm A.I. processor to make each task work at peak efficiency, resulting up to 80% faster processing power than previous smartphones. It is also backed up by a massive 4GB RAM for effortless multitasking and app-switching, while its 64GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB) will give you substantial storage for the user’s favorite content. Its large 3,410mAh battery, complemented by a smart A.I. battery management system, ensures 15 hours of continuous usage for a whole day of charge.

The OPPO F7 Youth is the newest member of our feature packed smartphones in our lineup. It brings together today’s best and latest features in a smartphone and yet maintaining a very attractive price point.” OPPO Philippines’ Public Relations Manager Eason de Guzman said. 

OPPO Philippines’ Public Relations Manager Eason de Guzman

“We expect that this will be positively received especially among the younger, digitally savvy market because of its high value for money. With this new variant, OPPO shows its commitment in capturing the true beauty of every individual and being the ideal partner for their technology-driven lifestyle.”

OPPO Philippines’ Brand Marketing Director Jane Wan and Public Relations Manager Eason de Guzman showcase the stylish, powerful, and affordable OPPO F7 Youth.


Pre-order Details

Retailing for only PHP 13,990.00, the OPPO F7 Youth will be accepting pre-orders in all OPPO authorized stores nationwide from May 28 until June 1, 2018. Customers who avail of the pre-order will be entitled to a free Olike Magic Music Lamp bluetooth speaker. Additionally, the OPPO F7 Youth can also be availed via Home Credit in 6 months 0% interest, or via 6 months 0% interest credit card installment.

For  more information on OPPO’s exciting products and activities, like OPPO Philippines’ official Facebook page (link) and follow @OPPOPhilippines on Twitter and Instagram.

Celebrities, entertainment writers, bloggers rave about the movie “So Connected”

Celebrities, bloggers, and the entertainment press were all gushing over Regal Films, Inc.’s latest movie, So Connected, starring Janella Salvador and Jameson Blake.



The film, which is directed by the young and multi-awarded Jason Paul Laxamana, had its red-carpet premiere at SM Megamall, last Tuesday night, May 22.

The common observation that these celebrities and writers have noticed is the surprising but undeniable chemistry that Janella and Jameson have in this film, even if it is their first team-up.

 Inigo Pascual and Maris Racal 

Devon Seron


Pinoy Big Brother Lucky 7
 housemate Cora Waddell

Kapamilya love team Elisse Joson and McCoy de Leon 
Stars like Inigo Pascual, Jane Oineza, and Devon Seron, who all showed up at the premiere night, took to social media after watching the movie and posted their praises. 

Piolo Pascual’s son tweeted, “Napakagandang pelikula. Story, characters, cinematography, and socring were on point. 

“Chemistry was definitely present,” he said about Janella’s and Jameson’s first team up. 

On the other hand, Devon tweeted that she could not get over the fact that she enjoyed and felt kilig, even after she got out of the cinema. 

“Puro ako tawa at palakpak! It’s a very good movie,” Devon posted. 

“Ibang Janella makikita niyo, charisma ni Jameson, the story and the cinematography galling!” 

Jane congratulated her friend Janella for a quality project. 

Another factor that the people raved about the movie is that it isn’t just a romantic feel-good movie, but a story that is socially relevant with a moral lesson. 

It is perfect for millennials, who are exposed daily to modern technology, not fully realizing that it has its pros and cons, and could damage them if they don’t become very careful. 

Entertainment Editor Nestor Cuartero of The Manila Bulletin highlighted the timely message the film aims to impart to viewers.

“It tells us how to use social media properly,” he wrote. 

“It reminds us how we can avoid unfortunate incidents, such as public shaming or scandal.

“How? By being more judicious, less reckless, in what we post online.” 

Philippine Entertainment Portal writer Jimpy Anarcon stressed that the movie is beyond the kilig and the love story.

“You thought it’s just a simple love story of the modern day and age, but is also tackled events that are currently happening, especially in social media,” he posted. 

Veteran entertainment reporters and bloggers were one in saying that Janella and Jameson have a strong chemistry onscreen and gave justice to their respective roles. 

They cited the charm and how good-looking Jameson is onscreen. 

Entertainment blogger Chikkanesse posted, “Deserve ni Jameson ang leading man role and this movie will prove it. Kinikilig ako sa mga ngiti’t tingin niya.” 

Meanwhile Janella was commended for off-beat role that showcased her talent as an actress with depth. 

The Manila Feed posted about Janella, “She perfectly captured the essence of the character—her desperation, her longing to escape and her playful personality.” 

Unlike in her previous roles, Janella is deglamorized and takes on a more mature, challenging role in this movie.

She plays, Trisha, a waitress who purchased a smartphone, not knowing that the seller stole it and sold it to her. 

That phone belongs to Karter (Jameson), a video editor for a web channel. 

Through a mobile app that Karter installed on his phone, he gets a glimpse of Trisha's life in videos and photos uploaded in the online world and finds himself slowly falling for her and then resolves to find her. 

Will he be able to convince Trisha that they have a genuine connection and win her heart?




So Connected also stars Paulo Angeles, Krystal Brimner, Cherise Castro, Ruby Rodriguez, Rolando Inocencio, VJ Mendoza, Chai Fonacier, Paeng Sudayanand opens in cinemas nationwide, today, Wednesday May 23.

For more updates, follow Regal Entertainment Inc on Facebook, @RegalFilms on Twitter, @RegalFilms50 on IG and Regal Cinema channel on Youtube.

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