SM Cinema, SM Cares and Disney come together to bring The Lion King to Payatas families

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Watching movies has always been a favorite family bonding activity among Filipinos. 

Recently, SM Cinema, SM Cares in partnership with Disney’s through its local distributor Press Play Philippine Inc. invited families from the Payatas community in Quezon City to a special screening of Disney’s The Lion King at SM North EDSA. 

Driven by their shared advocacy to promote positive change in society by collaborating with communities, SM Cinema and SM Cares organized the screening event to cultivate a positive family bonding activity for the members of the chosen community. 

“We always ensure that our corporate social responsibility activities serve catalyst for positive change in beneficiary communities. Today, we take a simple yet significant step to enrich Payatas families’ lives through a wholesome bonding activity.” Ruby Ann O. Reyes, SM Cinema Vice President for Corporate Marketing. 

SM Cinema has always believed in giving Filipino moviegoers an experience that takes movies from reel into reality. With the benefit screening SM Cinema is able to carry out this principle in a more inclusive manner. 

Together with SM Cares and Disney, SM Cinema is able to give the children from Payatas an opportunity experience family moments in the cinema. 

“Today, we were able to carry out a meaningful take on our reel to real campaign. We were able to give Payatas kids an experience they rarely get to enjoy.” Reyes said. 

SM Cares is the corporate social responsibility division of SM Foundation. Their programs have several focuses including persons with disabilities, children and youth development, women and breastfeeding mothers, overseas Filipino workers, senior citizens, social entrepreneurship, environmental sustainability, disaster resilience, and green campaigns. 

To learn more about the SM Cares initiatives, you may visit them at www.smcares.com.ph or follow /OfficialSMCares on Facebook. For SM Cinema tickets, you may book them through the website, www.smcinema.com or download the SM Cinema mobile app. You may also follow /SMCinema on Facebook and @SM_Cinema on Instagram for updates! 

Parent’s Guide: How Internet helps your Children excel in school?

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Students are faced with an even challenging and demanding academic environment as they tackle a more advanced curricula, research, and skills development.

That is why access to online information through the Internet is crucial for students nowadays. The wealth of online content available today – from current events to learning aids – allows kids to keep up in their studies and gain competitive advantage on their extracurricular activities like sports, music, arts, and more.

For parents, all these mean convenient ways to be able to teach their kids at home and actively participate in their school activities. Having internet access right at their own homes enabling moms to participate actively in their child’s education may give children a leading edge in education.

Bring Your Own Bottle and refill your favorite condiments in NutriAsia’s BYOB

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Well-loved Pinoy brands such as Datu Puti, Golden Fiesta, UFC, and Locally participated at NutriAsia’s Bring Your Own Bottle (BYOB) kick-off event held last July 30 at The Mind Museum in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. NutriAsia not only brings joy to Filipino homes through its popular food condiments but also proactively reduces plastic wastes through its initiatives such as the BYOB campaign.

NutriAsia, the home of well-loved Pinoy brands like Datu Puti, UFC, Golden Fiesta and Locally, has been the partner of Filipino homes in levelling up their meal times for years. 

As a brand committed to making Masarap Masaya moments for its consumers, it aims not just to bring joy to Filipino homes, but to assume responsibility on a much larger scale through timely efforts that will benefit the environment during these increasingly critical times. 

Since 2014, NutriAsia has been taking part in the movement towards a zero-waste community through projects like Jumbohalang Tambalan and participation in DENR-EMB’s Refill Revolution. 

This year, NutriAsia carries on with its vision of a more environmentally sustainable world through a project called Bring Your Own Bottle (BYOB), which encourages users to bring their own reusable bottles and refill their favorite condiments and products like Datu Puti Vinegar, Datu Puti Soy Sauce, UFC Banana Catsup, and Golden Fiesta Cooking Oil. This simple act is expected to raise awareness on responsible plastic use and help build a zero-waste community as a stepping stone to sustainability. 

NutriAsia’s Bring Your Own Bottle (BYOB) refilling station was built with eco-bricks that use plastic discards as components. These came from the Arca South Eco Hub, a project of Arca South, Green Antz, and Ayala Land Inc. The store also serves as a drop-off point for donated plastic materials to be used for repurposing. BYOB was launched last July 30 and runs until September 12, Mondays through Sundays, 12NN to 8PM at The Mind Museum in BGC.

Through the support of the Fort Bonifacio Development Corporation and The Mind Museum, shoppers can visit and experience the first BYOB refilling station located in Bonifacio Global City (BGC). To participate, consumers have to bring their own clean and dry reusable bottles and have these refilled with their chosen products atdiscounted prices. 

BYOB’s store is made from eco-bricks that use plastic discards as a component, and which come from the Arca South Eco Hub, a project of Arca South, Green Antz and Ayala Land Inc. The store will also serve as a drop-off point for plastic materials for repurposing. 

NutriAsia, through its Bring Your Own Bottle (BYOB) advocacy, hopes to create more Masarap Masaya moments by encouraging shoppers to craft their own ideas on how to build zero-waste communities. Until September 12, consumers can visit and experience the first BYOB refilling station at The Mind Museum in BGC, Taguig. BYOB, which was launched last July 30, is open Mondays through Sundays, 12NN to 8PM. For more info, please visit https://nutriasia.com/bring-your-own-bottle

“NutriAsia has been a trusted partner of every Filipino home in making Masarap Masaya meals. And with BYOB, we hope to go beyond and create more Masarap Masaya moments by encouraging shoppers to help build a zero-waste community in their own ways. We are also happy to share that all proceeds from BYOB, along with the plastic materials donated, will be used to produce upcycled furnishings for our beneficiary, GAT Andres Bonifacio High School,” said James Lim, NutriAsia’s Corporate Marketing and Communications Head 

Mr. James Lim, NutriAsia’s corporate brand marketing and communications head, discussed the importance of recycling and environmental sustainability during the Bring Your Own Bottle (BYOB) project launch held last July 30 at The Mind Museum in BGC in Taguig. BYOB runs until September 12, Mondays through Sundays, 1 NN to 8PM. For more info, please visit https://nutriasia.com/bring-your-own-bottle.

NutriAsia’s James Lim, corporate brand marketing and communication head, Ms. Joana Lagurin, Assistant Corporate Marketing Manager, and Ms. Zsarlene Chua of Business World show a tote bag made from upcycled plastic materials during the July 30 launch of NutriAsia’s Bring Your Own Bottle (BYOB) advocacy at The Mind Museum in BGC, Taguig. 

Mr. James Lim, NutriAsia’s corporate brand marketing and communication head, Ms. Iza Gabrielle Iglesias of Manila Times, and Ms. Joana Lagurin, Assistant Corporate Marketing Manager, are shown with a decorative lamp cleverly made from upcycled plastic bottles. This and other surprises highlighted the launch of NutriAsia’s Bring Your Own Bottle (BYOB) campaign at The Mind Museum in BGC, Taguig, last July 30. 

Mr. James Lim, NutriAsia’s corporate brand marketing and communications head, Mr. Quinn Arreza, Principal of Gat Andres High School and Ms. Joana Lagurin, Assistant Corporate Marketing Manager, showcased a sleekly designed table made from upcycled plastic at the Bring Your Own Bottle (BYOB) launch held last July 30 at The Mind Museum in BGC, Taguig. 

Mr. Christopher Cahilig, filmmaker and president of Insight 360 Consultancy Services, Inc., who is shown with Ms. Joana Lagurin, Assistant Corporate Marketing Manager, flaunts a bag made from upcycled plastic during the launch of NutriAsia’s Bring Your Own Bottle (BYOB) project at The Mind Museum in BGC, Taguig, last July 30.

NutriAsia’s James Lim, corporate brand marketing and communication head, Ms. Joana Lagurin, Assistant Corporate Marketing Manager, and Vlogger, Mr. Khym Manalo, showcased a lamp made from upcycled plastic bottles during the Bring Your Own Bottle (BYOB) launch event last July 30 at The Mind Museum in BGC, Taguig.

BYOB, launched last July 30 and set to run until September 12, will be open Mondays through Sundays, 12 NN to 8PM, at The Mind Museum in BGC. For more info, please visit https://nutriasia.com/bring-your-own-bottle. 

CIGNAL TV Launches ONE PH—Ang Boses ng Nagkakaisang Pilipinas

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CIGNAL TV, the country’s no.1 Pay TV Provider, formally launched the latest addition to its exclusive lineup of news channels, ONE PH.

The hosts of One PH banner programs with the President and CEO of Cignal TV and TV 5 Ms. Jane J. Basas and the Head of Radio 5 Operations Ms. Gladys Lucas.

Names from left to right top row: : Patrick Paez, Manny Mogato, Atty. Bruce Rivera, Cheryl Cosim, Raffy Tulfo, Atty. Mel Sta. Maria, Ed Lingao, Lourd de Veyra, Dr. Jondi Flavier

Bottom row: Jove Francisco, Jerwin Camua, MJ Marfori, Arnel Ignacio, Ms. Jane J. Basas, Jennica Garcia, Marga Vargas, Ms. Gladys Lucas and Chiqui Vergel

The all-Filipino news channel is the third Cignal channel under the One branding, complementing One News, the English-language news channel and its sports channel One Sports.

“One PH furthers our commitment to deliver reliable news and public affairs programs that matter most to Filipinos,” says Sienna G. Olaso, Cignal TV Vice President of Channel Management.

“True to our goal to be ‘Ang Boses ng Pinagkakaisang Pilipinas’ One PH will be home to news programs that inform and educate, talk shows that inspire and entertain, and public service programs that will provide our fellow Filipinos a venue where they can seek help for their problems,” Olaso added.

One PH will continue its partnership with Pilipino Star Ngayon, Radyo 5 92.3 NewsFM, The Freeman and News5, to create more exclusive and engaging content for the channel.

ALL IN ONE PH: NEWS, PUBLIC SERVICE AND ENTERTAINMENT

ONE PH’s programming block will be headlined by its news and commentary programs such as “One Balita”the noontime daily news program hosted by Raffy Tulfo and Jamie Herrell and primetime news “Sa Totoo Lang”with Cheryl Cosim and Jove Francisco.

Make your weekday evenings more interesting with veteran journos Ed Lingao, Patrick Paez, Lourd de Veyra, Melvyn Calderon, Manny Mogato, and Jove Francisco as they talk about the day’s top headlines in “Wag Po”.

When it comes to public service, no other show comes close to Wanted Sa Radyo, as “Idol” Raffy Tulfo brings a different kind of drama every afternoon and proves why he is the true “Sumbungan ng Bayan”.

In need of advice? Mr. Chink Positive Chinkee Tan and Christine Bersola-Babao will teach you how to manage your finances in Mag-Badyet Tayo!, while millennial momsJennica Garcia and Pat Fernandez give parenting tips in Inay Ko Po!And for those who have questions about legal procedures, Atty. Ted Te has the answers in Usapang Kapa-TED.

As they say, “There’s no business like showbusiness,” and the Pambansang Iskuperaand Reyna ng IntrigaCristy Fermin will make sure you are always updated with the latest happenings in the local entertainment scene in Cristy Ferminuteas well as the juiciest blind items as she teams up with Manay Lolit Solis and Mr. Fu in Take It Per Minute.

Finally, for sports and motoring enthusiasts, you can catch all the exciting highlights with Zaldy Perez in Isport Lang,get motoring tips from Mike Potenciano and Lindy Pellicer in Turbo Timeand ride with Jay Tarucin the firstweekly motorcycle show Ride Radio.

ONE PH is a 24-hour news service on Cignal channel 6.

Freira Showroom A Peek Into Beachfront Living in Nasugbo

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The prospect of a quick weekend getaway close to the sea is very enticing, especially to urban dwellers seeking an escape from the stressful city life. 

Imagine this setting not only for the weekends, but as part of your daily life.

Freia, Hamilo Coast’s latest residential offering, is a tropical contemporary-inspired beachfront condominium with breathtaking views of the West Philippine Sea and Mt. Pico.

At Freia, live in a beachfront home where you can frolic in the sun, feel the evening breeze, and where gazing at the horizon affords you some of the most stunning views that nature can offer.

A two-bedroom unit designed by Budji+Royal with tropical contemporary Filipino elements featuring a perspective of the West Philippine Sea.

Take a sneak peek at this laid-back and leisurely lifestyle at the Freia Showroom in Nasugbu, Batangas. Freia is a contemporary beachfront condominium that is set to rise in Pico de Loro Cove at Hamilo Coast. Upon entering the showroom, you are afforded a glimpse of Freias future grand lobby as visualized by renowned design consultant Budji+Royal. A 2-bedroom seaside view unit also dressed up by Budji+Royal, and a 2-bedroom mountain view showcasing a furnished deliverable unit are ready for viewing.

A luxurious tropical resort experience is the recurrent theme of Freias 2-bedroom unit. Distinguished by its open-plan concept, the living spaces seamlessly flow into each other, providing its resident ease in moving around. With a choice of either the sea, the lagoon or a mountain view, residents are greeted by stunning vistas as they enter the unit.

The color palette used echoes a tranquil environment. The beige flooring reminds one of the soft sands of Hamilo Coast, while the rest of the interiors are awash with the delicate hues of taupe, white, and blues, lending a fresh tropical vibe. The play of colors, textures, and finishes complete the overall experience of a modern tropical Filipino design. Mirrors are strategically placed to provide a sense of spaciousness, evoking the wide expanse of sea and mountain.

Master’s and secondary bedrooms of the dressed-up deliverable unit

Freia offers 214 superior two-bedroom units and nine (9) bi-level three-bedroom penthouse units. Each unit will have living spaces that open up to a breathtaking view. Large picture windows plus airy and spacious balconies complement these unparalleled nature vistas. High-quality fixtures will be utilized in line with the element of flair and prime living in the homes.

From masterful design to modern local and international design concepts, Freia will bear the signature aesthetic of its acclaimed project consultants the grand, high-ceiling lobby and building interiors by Budji+Royal and building architecture by Broadway Malyan and GF & Partners.

To date, Freia will be the only condominium development in Pico de Loro Cove with its own array of amenities such as outdoor adult and kiddie pools, a lounge deck, function rooms, and lush pocket gardens exclusive for Freia residents and their guests to use and enjoy.

Freia ownership comes with a membership to the Pico De Loro Beach and Country Club, the pioneer leisure club of Hamilo Coast, giving residents access to a variety of first-class sports facilities and outdoor activities. Nestled near Pico Beach, Freia residents have direct entry to 1.5- kilometer shoreline of pristine white sand and crystal blue waters of the West Philippine Sea.

Following the recent launch of its showroom, Freias construction is on-schedule to deliver in a few years time.

Raring to have a glimpse of a contemporary tropical home? Freias showroom is now open for a site visit. Prospective clients can contact the Hamilo Coast hotline (+632 845-8000) or visit Hamilo Coasts official website (www.hamilocoast.com) and Facebook page (Hamilo Coast Philippines) to schedule a private tour.