May 28, 2018

Ariel Rivera Sings A Happy Tune

In the early 90’s a handsome young man on vacation from Canada burst into the music scene. His entrance was phenomenal, his rise, meteoric. He captivated an entire music industry, and his popularity soared in all corners of the country.

His recorded songs from Sana Kahit Minsan, Ayoko Na Sana, Simple Lang, Wala Kang Katulad, Minsan Lang Kitang Iibigin, Photograph were huge success. In campuses, he was a kilabot who charmed every colegiala.

From singing he glided well into acting and on his first attempt at shifting gears as an actor, he won the Metro Manila Filmfest Best Supporting Actor Award for Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal. His successes were unprecedented. His persona, an enigma. 

Counting the years, Ariel Rivera is the same old artist people swore to love. Neither his singing, nor his acting diminished over time. Thus, it is always with excitement to see Ariel on television, the movies and in concert stage.



Ariel recently graced the stage of Casino Filipino Cebu. Next stop is a US tour where he will perform in various venues. 

He will be at Aratani Theatre, Downtown, Los Angeles on July 28, 7pm. Joining him on stage as guests are Dessa, Bo Carnation, Maricar, and 4700 Band. For ticket inquiries, call Patricia Dulay Roy (818-5620279), Mirlo De Castro (210-2028039), and Glenda Avila (310-4801683).

On July 29, 5pm, he will be at La Princesa Reception Center, Phoenix, Arizona with special guests Dessa and Maribeth Pascua. For ticket inquiries, call Sharon Baysan (602-3509403).

His last US stop will be at R.I.C (Roberts Hall), Providence, Rhode Island on Aug 3, 6:30pm, with Geneva Cruz. For ticket inquiries, please call Shirley (401-2864207), Glenda (4014994648), and Roma (4015330653).

Ariel Rivera 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

Blue Ant Media goes on deck with PIRATES and MERMAIDS this summer

Blue Ant Entertainment, the exclusive pay TV broadcaster of Siren across multiple territories in Asia, is set to make a splash with new shows and blockbuster movies this June!



All hands on deck as Blue Ant Entertainment brings out mermaids and pirates with American drama Siren premiering on 4 June, and the four classic Pirates of the Caribbean movies as part of a new weekly movie block in the same month.


From depths unknown

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Legend has it that coastal town Bristol Cove on the Pacific Northwest was once home to mermaids. Folklore proves more than fiction when a mysterious young woman who calls herself Ryn (Eline Powell) suddenly appears one night. The strange visitor soon catches the interests of local marine biologist Ben Pownell (Alex Roe). Together, along with Ben’s fellow marine biologist Maddie Bishop (Fola Evans-Akingbola), deep-sea fisherman Xander McClure (Ian Verdun), town eccentric and folklore expert Helen Hawkins (Rena Owen), and another mysterious woman who calls herself Donna (Sibongile Mlambo) unravel tensions between the denizens of land and sea as predatory mermaids seek to claim their birthright. Catch the two-hour special premiere of Siren on Monday, 4 June, at 9:45 P.M. (8:45 P.M. JKT/BKK) first and exclusive on Blue Ant Entertainment.

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Siren has reached over 4 million views since its premiere in the U.S. alone, and has been well received by audience and critics alike. American digital media and entertainment company for women, Refinery29, describes Siren as “gripping and original,” while one of Florida’s largest newspapers, Tampa Bay Times, says that the show is “worth the deep dive in.” Cinemablend, the Internet’s go-to source of entertainment news, praises Powell as “a standout as Ryn,” and television news source website TV Fanatic says that “Siren is what television has been missing.”


Shiver me timbers


© Disney/ Jerry Bruckheimer





Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean franchise follows the adventures of the eccentric Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) involving magical treasures, supernatural creatures, former lovers, and even pirate mutiny. In Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, the governor’s daughter, Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley), has been captured by Hector Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush), Jack’s traitorous former first mate who captains the cursed Black Pearl. Together with Elizabeth’s lover, William Turner (Orlando Bloom), Jack sets sail to save the damsel in distress and reclaim what the mutinous Barbossa has stolen from him.

© Disney/ Jerry Bruckheimer


The first four movies of the franchise (Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl; Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest; Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End; and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides) will air all Thursdays of June on Blue Ant Entertainment.


Love and the big screen

FIRST DATES © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc





There’s a lot more to look forward to this summer on Blue Ant Entertainment. Romance is in the air as complete strangers meet for the first time over lovely dinner on reality show First Dates every Tuesday at 8:50 P.M. (7:50 P.M. JKT/BKK). First Dates has instantly become a hit in the Philippines two weeks from its launch and has doubled Blue Ant Entertainment’s weekday 8:50 P.M. time slot average compared to the previous two weeks. This is based on data released by Kantar Media.

The big screen is also coming to the network’s international channels, Blue Ant Entertainment and Blue Ant Extreme. The channels will soon carry box office classics from NBCUniversal and Disney to cater to a wider audience in the region.

To learn more about Blue Ant Entertainment’s exciting programs and movie lineup, follow the channel at www.facebook.com/BlueAntEntertainment/, @BlueAntEnt on Twitter, and @BlueAntEntertainment on Instagram.

OHome with the new line of home and kitchen products underscores health

OHome, the newest brand of home and kitchen products launched today by Multi-Mach International, Inc., redefines the standard of home appliances by combining quality build and design while providing multiple features and functions that also uphold the consumer’s overall wellbeing. Following the footsteps of its mother company Multi-Mach, OHome is committed to finding a solution to every modern Filipino family’s need for products that support a lifestyle anchored on health and wellness.



Incorporated in 1992, Multi-Mach, is one of the country’s trusted kitchen and home appliance distributors. The company is known for providing world-class food service and kitchen equipment for five star hotels, restaurants and private residences. Through its strong partnerships with international kitchen consultants and leading manufacturers, Multi-Mach has brought to the Philippines over 48 global brands such as Hobart (USA), Revent (Sweden), Rational and Liebherr (Germany) and Barazza and Falmec (Italy), to name a few.

Oliver Kaw, Chief Executive Officer of Multi-Mach International.
 “We are ecstatic to finally introduce OHome to the Philippines under the wing of Multi-Mach, a company trusted by five-star hotels to provide world-class kitchen equipment. We at OHome believe that good health is every family’s priority. With this in mind, we can’t wait for Filipino families to experience OHome’s innovations,” said Oliver Kaw, Chief Executive Officer of Multi-Mach International.



OHome’s initial line of products consists of the HydroGen Plus hydrogen water generator, the Zen 4-in-1 Air Purifier and the O-Range 360 exhaust-integrated gas range.  These products were designed and created by OHome specifically for the Philippine market utilizing technology and parts from Japan and Italy.  These feature-rich home and kitchen products boast quality design which incorporate unique features normally not seen in everyday appliances, which makes a healthier lifestyle more accessible to Filipino families.  

Providing more than just water

The regular intake of hydrogen-rich water is highly beneficial to one’s health. Hydrogen-rich water provides antioxidants that protect the body against many illnesses such as Type 2 Diabetes, Asthma, Rheumatism, Neurological diseases and help prevent premature ageing. 

This is the inspiration behind OHome’s HydroGen Plus, a hydrogen water generator that converts regular drinking water into hydrogen-rich water. Utilizing a platinum electrode which is made in Japan, the HydroGen Plus is a portable device that individuals and families can take with them for easy access to hydrogen-rich water. The HydroGen Plus can also be a source of recovery drink after a workout or for hydrating in school or at work. Its compact design means anyone can have hydrogen-rich water anytime, anywhere.


Breathing clean air at home



Polluted indoor air can be a threat to the health of the family. Allergens may trigger asthma or other allergic symptoms. Prolonged exposure to unclean air may cause serious illnesses in the long term. In Manila, the average amount of both indoor and outdoor air pollutants is 70% higher than the recommended safe level, according to a World Health Organization (WHO) study.

Staying healthy and preventing illness, therefore, is a topmost priority in every Filipino household. Using an air purifier is one sure-fire way of reducing air contamination at home. The Zen 4-in-1 Air Purifier is equipped with not just one, but four features that address this concern. 

It improves indoor air quality by eliminating hazardous allergens. As it purifies indoor air, the Zen 4-in-1 Air Purifier also diffuses the air with aromatic scent. Complementing these features is a bladeless cooling system and its remote-operated LED mood lamp with 16 colors to choose from making indoor family time more relaxing.


All-around kitchen must-have

As the hub for preparing heart-warming and nutritious dishes for the family, the kitchen must be equipped with the right tools and equipment. OHome banks on the decades of expertise of its mother company Multi-Mach to deliver a kitchen appliance that definitely ups the ante in terms of cooking and keeping the kitchen safe and healthy for the entire family.

The O-Range 360 is an exhaust-integrated gas range designed for easy and healthy cooking. It has a built-in cooker hood that absorbs the harmful smoke produced by cooking, eliminating up to 99% of pollutants, thus making the air clean and odorless.  


O-Range 360 also has two gas burners with a higher British Thermal Unit (BTU), which generates high heat for faster cooking. Academy of Nutrition and Diuretics cited that one technique to create a better tasting food is by intensifying the flavors of meat, poultry, and fish with high-heat to help add flavor. This can be achieved through the O-Range 360 gas burners. What this means for the family is the dishes still have high nutritional value because they are not overcooked and the cooking time is shortened substantially.

Lastly, the O-Range 360 comes in three different variants that features either a UV sterilizer cabinet, a heated cabinetor a steam oven. This added benefit enables every Filipino family to enjoy a year-round of festivities, from simple gatherings and birthdays to reunions, with easy, healthy, well prepared meals good food and relaxing ambiance – definitely a must for any Filipino household. 

Availability 

Promoting health and wellness should start from the home. The HydroGen Plus is now available for PHP8,250 while the Zen 4-in-1 Air Purifier lists at PHP7,995. The O-Range 360 with heated cabinet is priced at PHP82,000, O-Range 360 with UV sterilizer is at PHP 93,000 and O-Range 360 with steam oven is priced at PHP 156,000. 

See below where you can purchase these new OHome products.
  • HydroGen Plus is available in Rustan’s Department Stores, Lazada, Shopee and OHome’s showroom in 1012, Buma BLDG, 9599 Metropolitan Ave, San Antonio Village, Makati City.
  • Zen 4-in-1 Air Purifier is available in Lazada, Shopee , and OHome’s Makati showroom.
  • O-Range 360 is available in Shopee and OHome’s Makati showroom.



About OHome
OHome is a line of multifunction home and kitchen appliances which incorporates features that enable Filipinos to enjoy a healthier lifestyle products that promotes health. A brand under the Lifestyle Division of Multi-Mach International Inc., OHome is committed to bringing only the best-value, innovative products that combine multifunctionality, design, reliability, and health and wellness, redefining the standard of home and kitchen products appliances for the Filipino family.


For more information, visit Ohome.com.ph or follow OHome in Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.

#NoPeriodOnLife: DDB Group Philippines joins PCW, stakeholders in forum to break menstruation myths

Manila, Philippines-- May 28, 2018 is World Menstruation Health Day. With half of the 106 million Filipinos living with monthly menstruation, one can assume, that this is no longer a cause for shaming, bullying and stigma. However, many Filipino women and children still live with deficient menstrual hygiene information, limited access to toilets, taxes on affordable sanitary products, and scarcity of basic clean water.



From Left to Right: Honey M. Castro, Chief Corporate Affairs and Information Resource Management Division of Philippine Commission on Women, Dr. Zenaida R. Sarmiento, Vice President for Student Affairs and Services of Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Jessica Marie Bodo, Assistant Brand Manager of Modess, Anna Chua-Norbert, Chief Culture Officer of DDB Group Philippines, Ms. Emmeline Verzosa, Executive Director III of Philippine Commission on Women

On top of these, they also receive in abundance, are outdated passed-on information and behaviors about menstruation hygiene, still taught to this day. Not following the traditional rituals are perceived to result in comical and sad consequences such as illness, interruptions to or increases in menstrual flow, cramps, and insanity.

These unhealthy behavior is the main reason the Menstrual Hygiene Day was created.

The Philippine Commission on Women, in partnership with the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP), Modess and DDB Group Philippines, held a forum entitled "From Womb to Tomb: Forum on Women's Health" on May 28 at PUP Sta. Mesa, Manila.

The forum, aimed to break myths and misconceptions on menstruation and menopause. The event gathered around 300 participants from state universities and colleges, national government agencies, civil society organizations, and women's groups.

Invited resource speakers to the forum are Dr. Carmen Quevedo of the Philippine Obsterical and Gynecological Society (POGS), Dr. Natasha Estemban of the Philippine General Hospital (PGH)- Adolescent Medicine, and Dr. Soliman Dalisay of UP Diliman Anthropology.

Said activity is part of the country’s sustaining initiative in support of the International Menstrual Hygiene Day, celebrated worldwide on May 28. Started in 2014, the international observance is being spearheaded by WASH United to promote awareness of the challenges that women and girls worldwide face due to their menstruation and to highlight solutions that address these challenges, including through media work.

“This forum is just the beginning. We still have a lot of work to do in shaping the mind of the people – women and men alike – about menstruation and menopause. May this activity spark a change in each of us. Our mission is to spread the word in our families, workplaces, schools and communities. The stigma continues until we correct it and break our silence about it.” said PCW Executive Director Emmeline L. Verzosa.

“Today is Menstrual Hygiene day! And if you care about your mom, sister, daughter, wife, cousin, aunt, niece, girlfriend, grandmother, friend and about 51% of Filipino population, you should understand why it's important to get the right education about periods.

The stigma and shaming of women regarding menstruation should end today. Not only is it economically disruptive, but it hinders progress for all humanity. Menstruation is nature's way of ensuring human kind will continue to exist, and the fight to provide basic needs like clean water, toilets in the schools and no taxes on sanitary napkins is not a gender issue, #MenstruationMatters to humanity.” said DDB Group Philippines Chief Culture Officer, Anna Chua-Norbert

For those who want to learn more, join us online and ask your questions in the comments section of the PCW facebook page! Leave all kinds of questions about periods, menopause, or even period preparedness during disasters and emergency situations.

Finally get to know your monthly flow for the event streaming atwww.facebook.com/PCWgovph

May 27, 2018

Blockchain stirring up the technology and business worlds


What exactly is Blockchain, and Blockchain technology?  How does Blockchain work?  And why Blockchain is powering crypto-currencies like bitcoin? 

What businesses need to understand about Blockchain... and How It Will Impact Your Operations?

Visit BLOCKCHAIN APPLICATIONS AND ECONOMICS FORUM 2018 on the 28 – 30 May 2018, at SMX Aura Convention Center, Manila, Philippines.
The conference is centered on connecting corporations to blockchain technology and is expected to be attended by 400+ blockchain and non-blockchain practitioners over Southeast Asia.
With the goal is to educate executives from major corporations as well as SMEs in the Philippines on blockchain technology and have them decide if the technology is suitable for their organizations.
The forum consists of the following elements:
  • 28 May 2018 – Bootcamps
Bootcamps provide 101 understanding of Blockchain to participants. For the upcoming forum in Manila, there are 2 Bootcamps running on the 28 May 2018:
A:    Ethereum & Smart Contract Development Workshop
B:    Media Bootcamp: Helping the Media Understand Blockchain
  • 28 May 2018 – CEO Dinner: Taking the Leap into Blockchain
This exclusive By-Invitation Only Dinner are for CEOs from the top corporations to ask more about blockchain in a comfortable, informal setting.
  • 29 & 30 May 2018 – ICO, Blockchain Solutions Showcase & Exhibition
The Exhibition and Showcase Presentations will feature new ICO launches and blockchain solutions and will be attended by investors, blockchain developers and blockchain enthusiasts.
  • 29 & 30 May 2018 – Blockchain Applications & Economics Forum
The forum will focus on applications of blockchain and will be attended by business leaders and management not necessarily already involved in blockchain.
For more information, visit our website at www.blockchainasiaforum.com

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