Be future-geared with iACADEMY

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Tomorrow's world will have more robots, computers that learn and think, smart devices that we wear on our bodies. The smartphone will be obsolete. We will understand reality, control our schedules, and perform our tasks, using augmented and virtual reality and mobile apps. 

Prepare your children to not just survive but thrive in that world. An iACADEMY education in these senior high school tracks will give them that advantage.

The iACADEMY Robotics Track

● Teaches fundamentals and real-world application of the Principles of Robotics. Students build and program their own robots virtually from scratch. Students may go into higher studies in robotics, computer science, programming, and engineering.

● Prepares students for careers in business processes, artificial intelligence, manufacturing, industry, and transport. Practically any job that requires a background in computers, programming, and electronics.

The iACADEMY Audio Production Track

● Audio Production today involves music, sound effects, 3D sound, augmented and virtual reality. As people prefer more experiential forms of entertainment, learning, and working, a career in Audio Production is even more viable and lucrative.

● Applies to careers in any business that entails music, entertainment, sound effects, performances, and video production.

The iACADEMY Graphic Illustration Track

● Drawing, painting, sketching are just the basics. Students eventually move on to digital graphics, 3D graphics, and augmented and virtual reality.

● Graduates of this track will thrive as animators, comic book artists, visual effects artists, graphics illustrators, and as creators of 3D graphics, and augmented and virtual reality.

The iACADEMY App Development Track

● Every gadget and computer in the world now interconnect and operate using apps. Apps are more than just social media (Facebook, Instagram) and games like Minecraft. Apps help us navigate our world and, in the future, operate our home gadgets and appliances.

● Apps deliver our food, book our hotels and trips. We work, study, play, and even repair ourselves using apps.

● Graduates will be ready to create apps, teach others to use apps, or help operate apps in corporate and educational settings.

The iACADEMY Nexus building is located at 7434 Yakal Street, Barangay San Antonio, Makati City. To learn more about the program offerings for Senior High School and college, such as Animation, Multimedia Arts & Design, Software Development, and Game Development visit www.iacademy.edu.ph, email inquire@iacademy.edu.ph or call +632 889-7777 (College) and +632 889-5555 (Senior High School).

Globe intensifies drive to recover PH’s severely depleted primary rainforests

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Globe Telecom, together with Hineleban Foundation, Inc., has launched an intensive drive to educate the public and raise awareness about the severe state of Philippine primary rainforests that only have 1.5% of its cover remaining. 

Globe targets to raise at least P18 million by end of 2021 on top of the estimated P12 million already donated from proceeds of the company’s paperless billing campaign and internal fund-raising activities since December 2016.  This time, the company is enjoining its partners and the public to participate in the reforestation drive.  Globe has committed to donate P30 million within a 5-year period to cover 300 hectares of denuded primary rainforests in Bukidnon and Lanao del Sur.

Bukidnon is prioritized as the starting point for rainforestation in Mindanao since it hosts four main mountain ranges that serve as the watersheds for the island and where six major rivers emanate, providing the much-needed water for drinking, hydro power, and irrigation for agriculture food production. Together with two other mountain ranges in Lanao del Sur, these six mountain ranges are vital for food, water and energy security in Mindanao.

Thus, to show the current situation of primary rainforests not only in Mindanao but in the rest of the country, Globe and Hineleban came out with online videos that educate the people on the causes and effects of forest denudation, and ways on how they can help address the problem.

“This initiative is in line with our environmental sustainability policy designed to lessen the impact of our operations to the environment as well as promote environmental sustainability among our customers and stakeholders. It is also in support of the UN Sustainable Development Goals which seek to protect, restore and sustainably manage our forests to stop land degradation and biodiversity loss,” said Yoly Crisanto, Globe Chief Sustainability Officer and Senior Vice President for Corporate Communications.

She added:  “We hope that these videos would serve as an eye-opener to many Filipinos and drive them to take action.  We believe that through small, simple ways, anyone can contribute in preserving and protecting the environment including our rainforests.”

At present, almost nothing is left in the Philippines primary rainforest cover compared to about 70% over a century ago.  This rapid decline is attributed primarily to widespread logging, rampant slash-and-burn practices, conversion of rainforests into farmlands, and the encroachment of human settlements in protected areas.

For instance, logging activities leading to forest denudation were reported as the cause of heavy flooding and mudslides that Mindanao experienced in December last year at the onslaught of back-to-back typhoons, prompting the government to stop all logging activities in the Zamboanga Peninsula.  Without trees to absorb water from the soil, soil erosion as well as flooding usually occur during prolonged rainfall, causing danger to life and property.

On the other hand, during the dry season, there is a significant loss of rainfall and river water for irrigation across almost all of Mindanao resulting in an approximately 40% decrease in land productivity during a 30-year period.  The National Irrigation Administration records showed a 75% decrease in the volume of river waters during the dry season over the last 30 years, thus, affecting crop cycles and food production.

Deforestation also leads to loss of clean drinking water from forest watersheds and to wildlife extinction due to the destruction of their natural habitat.

To help address the problem, Globe and Hineleban have started a drive to rebuild primary rainforests in Bukidnon and Lanao del Sur. This follows the rainforestation model methodology that comprises three major components: reforestation of denuded primary rainforest, food security and sustainable livelihood development.

Since taking care of the environment is the responsibility of everyone, Globe and Hineleban are encouraging the public to take part in the advocacy.   Those who cannot physically plant a tree may have a tree planted on their name for a P100 donation.  To do so, text (your name)<space>(number of trees to donate) to 2158-8733 (TREE).  Interested parties may also visit http://hineleban.org/donate for more payment channel options. Aside from donation, Globe has been urging the public to go digital via paperless billing to lessen their dependence on trees.

Beyond reforestation efforts, Hineleban and Globe have been working together since 2016 to tap local communities to become guardians of the rainforests. The land area, which is the focus of the foundation's reforestation program, engages more than 21 barangays and is home to the indigenous people of Bukidnon and Maranaos of Lanao del Sur. 

This initiative is banked on three United Nations Sustainable Development Goals which promotes Life on Land, Climate Action, and Responsible Consumption and Production. As leader of digital lifestyle, Globe is anchoring its key initiatives on its four-point program: Care for the Environment, Care for our People, Positive Societal Impact, and Digital Nation.

The Hopeful Romantic trailer goes viral; reaches 9.6 million views

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The official trailer of the upcoming sexy romantic comedy film, The Hopeful Romantic has gone viral as it has reached a remarkable 9.6 million views on Facebook in less than three weeks since it was launched.

If anything, the virality of the trailer to organic Facebook users indicates a positive reception from netizens. As of today, the trailer has now reached 108,000 shares, 14,000 positive comments on Good Time Fan Page.

"Ayos 'yo ah, basta hindi gwapong aktor tapos ganito 'yung concept na movie, siguradong papatok."

"Mas gusto ko ganitong movie. Matatawa ka na maiiyak. Mas nakaka-inlove ang ganito at nakaka-excite!"

Starring theatre/TV/movie actor, Pepe Herrera and actress Ritz Azul, The Hopeful Romantic offers not just an entertaining love story, but also aims to impart an important lesson about love.

Ritz, who gets to be launched in this film as a leading lady, beams with pride about this project.

“Sobrang proud ako sa pelikulang ito kasi lahat pinaghirapan namin: ng direktor, producers, writers, at syempre co-actors ko na pinagpuyatan.

“Nakailang revisions kami para mapaganda ang story, para maihatid yung message ng story na may matutunan sila. Tsaka maganda ang storya, kapupulutan talaga siya ng aral.

The actress had to face a lot of challengers for this movie.

Firstly, Ritz, who is more comfortable with drama, ventures into comedy in The Hopeful Romantic.

Secondly, she had to lose weight to effectively portray her role as a sexy gold digger.

“Ang mahirap lang for me, physically, dapat medyo mukhang sexy don sa screen, so nag-struggle din ako to lose weight, kasi sobrang lumaki ako for a while before gawin yung movie.

“And then nahirapan ako kasi sobrang kabaligtaran ko ang role sa totoong buhay. Naging kumportable ako sa mga katrabaho ko, kaya napa-swimsuit ako."

Meantime, Pepe, who is a very talented singer-actor, finally gets to be a lead star in this film.

The versatile actor takes pride in saying that he gets to explore comedy genre through a sexy movie.

Pepe admits that he felt pressured that he would finally be a leading man in this project.

Fortunately, Ritz made his job easier for him.

"Ang masasabi ko po ay lalaki din ako at nakakaramdam ng karupukam. Si Ritz ay very desirable 110%."

“Kasi kinabahan ako nung una dahil sinasabihan ako, ‘Leading man ka na, kailangan tutukan mo yung panunuyo o kung paano tratuhin ang leading ladies.’ Parang siya [Ritz] pa yung gumagawa non para sa kin. Cowboy si Ritz. Hindi siya tipikal na leading lady.

“Sa shooting ka, sanay kasi siya na i-maximize yung oras. Walang nasasayang na oras.” 

In the meantime, Ritz is happy to learn important lessons from Pepe as an actor.

“Sobrang gaan katrabaho ni Pepe. Sobrang professional. Tsaka parang nung nagsu-shoot kami, merong connection. Habang nandon kami sa characters naming, minsan kahit mata lang, nag-uusap na ganon.

“Sobrang ang pinakanatutunan ko sa kanya, hindi siya titigil sa take, kahit paulit-ulit pa yan para mapaganda yung scene,” she says.

In the Hopeless Romantic, Pepe plays Jess, a 33 year old Valet Parking Attendant at The Manila Hotel, an honest man and most of all, a virgin. He promised himself that he will only give himself when he already found his true love.

Veronica, (played by Ritz), is a kept woman in the high society world. A victim of circumstances, but still a survivor.

Jess meets Veronica at the hotel bar. Instantly, he gets mesmerized by her presence. One thing lead to another, and Veronica gave Jess the “first time”. Jess, believing in the magic of what happened between them, decides that Veronica is his one true love.

However, there is one problem; Veronica has no idea that he is not rich. Afraid that revealing himself will make him lose Veronica, Jess starts to pretend the part. He kept on doing this until his resources spill away. The inevitable happens, and Veronica learns the truth about Jess. 

Tagged as the sexy comedian, The Hopeful Romantic is the first film of Pepe in a lead role. 

The Hopeful Romantic opens September 12, 2018. The funniest romantic film of the season is directed by Topel Lee.

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

BLUE ANT ENTERTAINMENT TO ROLL OUT FRESH CBS STUDIOS INTERNATIONAL DRAMAS FBI AND CHARMED, AND BRAND NEW SEASONS OF ITS TOP TITLES ACROSS ASIA STARTING THIS SEPTEMBER

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FBI and Charmed will debut on the channel together with the latest seasons of The X Factor UK, Bull, Entertainment Tonight, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and The Late Late Show with James Corden. 

Blue Ant Media, an international content producer, distributor and channel operator announced today a multi-year licensing agreement for the new Dick Wolf-produced drama, FBI, the reimagining of the hit series, CHARMED and the UK’s most talked about reality TV show, THE X FACTOR UK and a beefed up programming line-up for the network’s international channel, Blue Ant Entertainment across Asia. 

The top-rated British talent show, which has been airing exclusively and same day as the UK on Blue Ant Entertainment, will remain with the network until 2020. 

This deal further enhances the channel’s primetime offerings catering to the reality talent show fans. In the Philippines and Malaysia, Blue Ant Entertainment is the exclusive broadcaster of The X Factor UK. 

Some of the world’s biggest musical acts started from the show, and more aspiring artists try their luck year after year. Now with a new set of mentors alongside music mogul Simon Cowell, the three new judges Robbie Williams, Ayda Williams, and former contestant and One Direction member Louis Tomlinson, are all expected to bring a whole new energy to the biggest singing competition in the UK. Blue Ant Entertainment will show The X Factor UK S15same day as the UK every Sunday and Monday starting 2 September 2018. 

The network has also secured and renewed multiple deals with CBS Studios International, which are slated to air in September and October. Exclusive new series and fresh episodes of dailies will be released day and date on Blue Ant Entertainment. 

FBI, an exciting new series from American television producer Dick Wolf and the team behind the Law & Order franchise, will make its debut in Asia this September. The new series is a fast-paced drama about the inner workings of the New York office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This elite unit brings to bear all their talents, intellect and technical expertise on major cases in order to keep New York and the country safe. Dick Wolf, Greg Plageman, Terry Miller, Noberto Barba, Arthur W. Forney and Peter Jankowski are executive producers for Universal Television in association with CBS Television Studios. FBI is distributed internationally by CBS Studios International. 

Michael Weatherly will return as the trial consultant Dr. Bull on the third season of Bull on Blue Ant Entertainment. Bull is produced by CBS Television Studios in association with Amblin Television and Stage 29 Productions and is distributed internationally by CBS Studios International. Glenn Gordon Caron, Paul Attanasio, Dr. Phil McGraw, Steven Spielberg, Justin Falvey, Darryl Frank and Jay McGraw serve as executive producers. 

Charmed, based on the original series, will land on the channel as well. Ultimately the sisters accept their new destiny as The Charmed Ones and their new duty to protect humankind from the demons that walk among us, one of whom killed their mother. The series stars Melonie Diaz, Sarah Jeffery and Madeleine Mantock. Charmed is from CBS Television Studios in association with Propagate Content and is distributed internationally by CBS Studios International. Jennie Snyder Urman, Jessica O’Toole, Amy Rardin, Ben Silverman, Brad Silberling, Howard Owens and Carter Covington serve as executive producers. 

Both programs will air express from the U.S., within 48 hours of its U.S. airing this October.

The authoritative source on celebrity news, Entertainment Tonight, and top late night shows The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and The Late Late Show with James Corden will air brand new episodes express from the U.S. this September

NCIS: Los Angeles Season 8 and Hawaii Five-0 Season 7 will be back on Blue Ant Extreme following the airing of their previous seasons on the channel. 

Business All-in-One Marketing Services Partnership : Omni Channel, Ceitex and GadFetcher

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Partnering with the experts - Our Passion, Your Success!

OMNI Channel Marketing Consultancy, Inc. is the new face of sales and marketing consultancy in the Philippines that caters traditional and digital marketing, ICT, franchising, leasing, activation and events. The company will celebrate its “Grand Launch” with the theme of All-in-One Marketing Services on August 28, 2018, 10AM at Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria.

The event shall focus in honoring the partners they have been together since the beginning, welcoming and acknowledging new business partners, and presenting the company’s capabilities to deliver outstanding services.

“Partnering with Omni Marketing, means partnering with 25-year experts in the field.” said Omni Marketing’s Executives.

CEITEX, one of the leading consumer electronics and information technology expo in the country, entrusted their sales and marketing activities to Omni Marketing. They team up to form an experiential event in promoting technological advancement and multiple concepts. It will run on November 2 - 4, 2018.

The company helps businesses to diversify on information and communication technology (ICT), including sales and marketing activation for brand awareness, franchise and lease sales management for growth, sustainability and profitability, and reputation management to monitor, maintain negative reviews of blogs.

Omni Marketing offers an all-in-one sales and marketing services and delivers a well-thought-out strategy. It also ensures that the businesses are consistent across all platforms, to recognize its brands; traditional and digital, sales and marketing. The company provides an effective plan with clear and concise measures.

A good grasp of what is going on in the marketplace is provided. “One of our expertise is partnering with franchising businesses and sell their franchise brand,” said Omni’s Executive. “We will not only serve as their marketing arm, but also cover everything that concerns business.”

From an extensive market research, Omni Channel Marketing is introducing a unique Franchising Business that will break the stereotypical notion in the industry.

Presenting the GadFetcher (Gadget Fetcher), a pop-up mobile phone, accessory, and repair services which serve honesty and integrity on handling customers’ electronic devices. They live up to their tagline -- Fetch, Send, Repair.

“In our company, we evaluate first the businesses’ external and internal factor, including their products and services before engaging with the project. We make sure that our business partners shall be granted consultancy in optimum method.” said Omni’s Executive.

When the business is reviewed, Omni would recommend what is needed. “We want to give clients the right advice for them to resolve the issues first, if there are any, and then we will offer what is the best for that business,” they continued.

The company’s goal is to help clients with honesty and assure them that the growth is irreversible. “We want to take good care of our brand, as we look at the long-term business relationship,” said Omni’s Executive.

It targets businesses that need quality business services. Envisaging the new company’s performance in the market, said Omni’s Executive, “ We have vast networks and connections of tri-medias and key players’ expert to their fields. We deal with the heart of the business and merge both worlds to one.”

Indeed, if the company has a clear and honest view of success together with its exceptional practices, that is a top-tier service.