Philippines lands starring role in film tourism under DOT and FDCP partnership

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The Philippines’ cinematic arts industry is a vital part of the growth of the nation’s well-being because it promotes, enriches, and disseminates Filipino values, culture, and heritage. 

For the past hundred years, Pinoy Cinema has been the vessel of various voices and an agent of change, so much so that no less than the President acknowledged its importance by proclaiming September 12, 2019 to September 11, 2020 as the Centennial Year of Philippine Cinema.

In support of this cultural milestone, the Department of Tourism (DOT) broke yet another barrier in marketing the Philippines by linking hands with Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) in its filmmaking support program aimed at local and foreign film production partnership.

Under DOT’s Branding and Marketing Communications department together with FDCP’s Film Philippines office, the agencies crafted and launched the "Let’s Create Together" campaign to promote film tourism in the Philippines.

“The campaign aspires to feature the country’s cinematic spots and talents through the screens around the world – boosting international awareness of the Philippines as a premiere tourist destination while generating tourism-driven income for the local creative workforce in the process,,” said Howard Uyking, DOT’s Assistant Secretary for Branding and Marketing Communications.

The Program shall offer two incentive options for foreign producers, provided that they work with duly-registered Philippines-based line producers or co-producers. These are: 

(1) Film Location Incentive Program (FLIP), where feature films in any genre, television series, and web content may be applied for; and 

(2) International Co-production Fund (ICOF), applicable for feature films in any format (live action, documentary, or animation). To qualify, production cost in the Philippines must be at least PHP 8 million ($155,000). Upon approval, as much as PHP 10 million ($193,000) cash rebate may be availed through FLIP or ICOF.

“There is no better way to underscore the celebration of the One Hundred Years of Philippine Cinema than to finally give our Filipino filmmakers and the Philippines the leverage that it needs to be globally competitive," FDCP Chairperson and CEO Liza Diño-Seguerra says of the new Film Philippines incentive program.

The Let’s Create Together campaign was officially launched during the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) this October. The possibilities are endless for creative content - from reality series, animation, and even documentaries, this campaign anchors on seven (7) key reasons why the country is a premier choice for international producers. They are:

(1) Locations – Composed of more than 7,000 islands and diverse cultural wonders, the Philippines is a broad spectrum of settings for practically every story, inspiring hits then and now from Apocalypse Now to The Bourne Legacy; 

(2) English-Speaking Talent and Crews – Blessed with a supreme English literacy, the local workforce promises better understanding, teamwork, and rapport; 

(3) One-Stop-Shop for Permits, Visas, and Tax-Free Importation – Ease of doing business has never been better with integrated services, thereby saving time and energy; 

(4) Skilled Artists and Technicians – A newly-instituted National Registry, a database of film professionals, provides a broad selection of film industry manpower; 

(5) Available and Dependable Equipment and Facilities – Smooth planning, coordination and execution of all production activities while in the country shall be ensured with the assistance of accredited Filipino line production companies; 

(6) Enhanced Security in Cities and Countryside – Assurance in safety is well-coordinated whether they be in urban or rural areas; and 

(7) A Location Incentive that Cuts your Costs – A financing grant designed to optimize the potential of a film project whether it’s undergoing pre-production, production, or post-production phase. With all these in place, there’s no wonder why it’s more fun to film in the Philippines.

For more information, visit http://www.filmphilippines.com/.

Cherry Prepaid Launched Ganda Data Promos and Vice Ganda as brand Ambassador

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Cherry Prepaid has officially launched the phenomenal comedian, TV host Vice Ganda, as its newest ambassador and their latest “Ganda Promos”. 

Set to level-up the mobile data experience of its users, Cherry Prepaid, a data-centric prepaid sim, has further enhanced its offerings from the very affordable rates of CMSurf to its newest and leveled-up version, the ‘Ganda Promos”.

Powered by one of the telecommunication network giants in the Philippines, Globe Telecom, Cherry Prepaid was launched last 2015, becoming a sulit telco provider with affordable data, call and text promos. 

Vice Ganda and Jacy Chua

During the Ganda Data Promos grand launch held at the Novotel Hotel, Araneta City,  Jacy Chua, Chief Finance Officer of Cherry Mobile Communications Incorporated’s (CMCI), shares “Since Cherry Prepaid’s inception in 2015, we have activated more than 5 million subscribers nationwide. Our goal for Cherry Prepaid is to provide Filipinos with a diversified prepaid mobile service from data, call and text packages at affordable prices allowing them to be connected every day of the year. Our CMSURF packages offer the most affordable rates for data connectivity given its long validity. Now, with the new “Ganda Promos”, we are able to further enhance the data experience of Cherry Prepaid subscribers by providing even more data allocation with the same long validity Cherry Prepaid promos are known for. We are extremely excited to have Vice Ganda as Cherry Prepaid’s newest ambassador as we feel Vice best embodies the value that the ”Ganda Promos” represent, which is SULIT!”.

Ganda Promos

Knowing the Filipinos to be heavy internets users, the Ganda Promos are said to be the upgraded versions of their top data promos. It is comprised of three (3) packages: Ganda15, Ganda30 and Ganda60. 

Stay updated with the latest happenings on Facebook with Ganda15 which has 250MB for 3days for only Php15. 

They can also browse through the internet and answer emails and messages on the go with Ganda30 that comes with 550MB consumable in 7 days for just Php30. 

You can watch the latest trending video on YouTube, stream their favorite songs on Spotify, or play day and night on Mobile Legends when they register to Ganda60 which has 1.3GB worth of data valid for 15 days for only Php60. 

These promos are indeed sulit especially for those who heavily rely on their mobile data connectivity on a daily basis. Cherry Prepaid users can now enjoy bigger data and longer validity at an affordable price. 

‘’I am happy to be part of Cherry Prepaid family. The three (3) Ganda Promos were specifically created for the Filipinos so they can enjoy surfing the internet longer at very affordable prices, SULIT! to be exact’’, says Vice Ganda.

Together with Vice Ganda and the Ganda Promos, Cherry Prepaid is set to make internet surfing more exciting through these affordable packages.

For more details on Cherry Prepaid’s Ganda Promos, and other updates from the brand, visit:

Website: www.cherry.com.ph

Facebook: facebook.com/cherryprepaid

Instagram: @cherryprepaid

Cherry Mobile Communications Incorporated (CMCI) is the company of the telecommunications network service of Cherry Mobile, the Cherry Prepaid. Powered by Globe Telecom, Cherry Prepaid was established in November 2015. Cherry Prepaid services are set to give more Filipinos the access to faster mobile internet connection and cost-efficient calls and texts rates.

Sharon Cuneta and Regine Velasquez at 2-night Iconic concert

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Sharon Cuneta and Regine Velasquez will be sharing the stage for the first time! 

The Megastar and Asia's Songbird will finally sing together in one epic, unforgettable concert – ICONIC on Oct 18 and 19 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Iconic will be directed by Rowell Santiago alongside musical directors Louie Ocampo and Raul Mitra.

The real Icons in the entertainment industry, the two big stars unrivaled and unmatched in the music industry, whose enduring fame and stature are still what every aspiring singer and actress strives for.

‘Iconic’ concert dream-come-true for both

During the Iconic mediacon at Novotel Hotel, Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City, the two stars shows how they're getting so much fun as they recalled how their friendship with each other started.

Regine said that she is so fan of Sharon..."Sharonian talaga ako ever since.”

And Sharon also told us thst she is so fan of Regine.

After years of being in their showbiz frienship, this Iconic concert is their dream come true! 

In Iconic, “We have a total of 19 production numbers with so many songs in them, kasi marami roon, medleys,” says Sharon “And for the first time, magsamama ang McDonald’s at Jollibee na pareho naming sponsors.

“We’ll have many duets. Palitan kami ng kanta. I’ll sing her hit song and she’ll sing mine.” adds Regine.

Do not miss Iconic! This is really one big musical event that might not happen again in a long, long time, so get your tickets now from the Araneta Coliseum box office or at Ticketnet.

Teleperformance Philippines presents Great Place to Work® high-trust culture and vibrant people environment

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Teleperformance  - A Great Place to Work.

Teleperformance in the Philippines recently welcomed bloggers and vloggers to its TP Vertis North business site to give them an exclusive office tour and a sneak peek in the life and culture inside the leading IT-BPM organization. 

TP Vertis North is one of the most recent Teleperformance sites, launched only last year. The interiors have been thoughtfully designed to create a vibrant environment for employees.

The physical environment supports a culture that is focused on health and wellness, as well as ensuring fun and camaraderie in the workplace. The site features rest and relaxation areas such as themed lounges, sleeping quarters, and massage chairs where employees can relax. What’s more, the massage chairs are cash operated, and the money goes to the company’s corporate social responsibility program Citizen of the World (COTW) which supports the most vulnerable sectors such as chronically ill children. 

The TP Vertis North business site also has gender-neutral bathrooms, lactation rooms, a clinic, and a well-appointed gym with trainers from Elorde Boxing Gym, as well as entertainment rooms with billiards, karaoke, board games and game consoles.

Another strong aspect of the corporate culture is continuous learning and leadership development, and TP Vertis North houses the company’s second Leadership Development Center(LDC) that will be officially launched soon.

The LDC, a facility focused especially on the upskilling of TP employees for leadership roles in the workplace of the future, is the second branch that the company is offering to its people. The first one is located in TP Aura, Bonifacio Global City.

People programs that focus on continuous learning, diversity and inclusion, and health and wellness and indeed among advantages of being part of TP and its culture. Teleperformance Philippines, the first organization in the country to be certified as a Great Place to Work®, is committed to keep honing and developing the talent and skills of their employees to mold them into the leaders and empathetic people managers.

In 2018 and 2019, Teleperformance Philippines earned back-to-back certifications from the Great Place to Work® institute, a global research and consultation company that provides benchmark standards for companies to create the outstandingorganizational cultures.

The certification was earned through an organization-wide survey that asked the employees for their opinions. Over 26,000 employees across Teleperformance’s existing sites in the Philippines responded and participated in a confidential online survey that rated the company in terms of culture, teamwork, growth and learning opportunities, leadership communication and support, sense of pride, work environment, among others. This comprehensive survey was independently conducted by the Great Place to Work® Institute.

Teleperformance serves as a strategic partner to the world’s largest companies in a wide variety of industries. Its customer care, technical support, customer acquisition, consulting and analytics, digital integrated business service solutions, and other high-value specialized services ensure consistently positive customer interactions that are reliable, flexible and intelligent.

To learn more about Teleperformance Philippines and their business solutions, you may visit their website at www.teleperformance.ph/en-us or their Facebook page at /teleperformance.philippines.

Get your affordable todo sarap fill with Jollibee’s Cheesy Classic Jolly Hotdog!

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Picture this: it’s merienda time, your stomach’s rumbling, and you’re craving for a snack that you know will never fail to hit the right spot. With so many options, you’d want to go for something that’s definitely filling and enjoyable.

With only so many choices available, you can’t go wrong when you head to the nearest Jollibee and order the Cheesy Classic Jolly Hotdog—an all-time todo favorite of Filipinos, no matter where they are.

For the price of only PHP 50.00, the Cheesy Classic Jolly Hotdog gives you your todo toppings, todo sarap fill in one affordable package. Every bite of its meaty sausage, special dressing, generous sprinkling of grated cheese, and ketchup is sure to give you a todo sarap experience—you know you can keep having it everyday, as much as you like!

If your mouth’s already watering for a taste of the best hotdog sandwich you can get for your money, then what are you waiting for? You can get the Cheesy Classic Jolly Hotdog for dine-in, take-out, delivery, and drive-thru in all Jollibee stores nationwide for only PHP 50.00!

Check out just how todo sarap Jolly Hotdog is in its latest video!

For more updates and info on Jollibee products, like Jollibee Philippines on Facebook, subscribe to Jollibee Studios on YouTube, and follow @jollibee on Twitter and Instagram.

Enjoy your day and have your favorite todo toppings, todo sarap snack anytime for only PHP 50.00!