Rescan your digital TV box to watch Kapamilya shows: ABS-CBN shows bring entertainment to TV5's primetime

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Filipinos enjoy a nightly feast of action, inspiration, ‘kilig,’ and entertainment by watching TV5, where fresh episodes of ABS-CBN teleseryes such as “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano,” “Huwag Kang Mangamba,” “Init sa Magdamag” and the Asianovela “Count Your Lucky Stars” are aired from Mondays to Fridays.

Viewers who use any digital TV boxes at home such as the TVplus box only need to rescan their device to be able to watch Cardo’s adventures, Mira and Joy’s miracles, Tupe’s fiery hot scenes, and Jerry Yan’s newest series on TV5.

In the ‘pambansang teleserye’ “FPJ’s Probinsyano,” Cardo (Coco Martin) continues his crusade to avenge the death of his dead wife by taking Lia (Jane De Leon) captive and evading the Black Ops team as he figures out his next steps.

Viewers can also get hope and inspiration from “Huwag Kang Mangamba,” where Mira (Andrea Brillantes) and Joy (Francine Diaz) are slowly but surely bringing the town of Hermoso closer to Bro while strengthening their efforts to rebuild the town’s church.

The past comes back to haunt the present in “Init sa Magdamag,” where the worlds of former lovers Tupe (Gerald Anderson) and Rita (Yam Concepcion) are bound to collide as they work together on a community project.

The Tagalized “Count Your Lucky Stars” also kicks the ‘kilig’ and drama up a notch as Calvin (Jerry Yan) and Andi (Shen Yue) figure out how to deal with their relationship and work issues after she drunkenly confessed her feelings to him.

TV5 is one of the many platforms where Filipinos can enjoy their favorite shows as ABS-CBN continues to find ways to reach audiences wherever they may be. Last week, ABS-CBN launched its "Andito Kami Para Sa' Yo" plug on social media, a year after the shutdown of its broadcast operations, to reiterate its commitment to serving and providing Filipinos with entertainment through its shows on free TV, cable TV, and online.

Besides TV5, viewers nationwide can also catch these four primetime shows on cable TV through A2Z Channel at Kapamilya Channel. Fresh episodes of “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano,” “Huwag Kang Mangamba,” and “Init sa Magdamag” are also aired on Jeepney TV. “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” is also available on CineMo.

Online, viewers nationwide can tune in to these shows on Kapamilya Online Live on ABS-CBN Entertainment’s YouTube channel and Facebook page. To watch advanced episodes, just use the iWantTFC app or website, or WeTV and iflix.

For updates, follow @abscbnpr on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom.

 

New York-filmed Jollibee video offers a perspective of hope and gratitude in this challenging time

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In the future when we look back on today, how would we describe the pandemic? What version of history would we tell?

This is the theme of Jollibee’s first internationally produced film developed by BBH Singapore, which reinterprets the brand’s tagline of “Joy of Family” in the context of the current pandemic.

When the pandemic broke out, everyone was unprepared and had to face an uncomfortable reality – that life as we knew it changed overnight. It was painful, scary, and upended lives around the world. Yet it is in our darkest hours when we see what’s most dear to us - our families. From physically spending every waking hour together in lockdown to long video calls across continents, our family was what got us through. This was the year of the pandemic, but it was also the year of the family.

The 3-minute-long campaign film titled “A Message from the Future”, shot in New York and directed by award-winning director Law Chen, tells a perspective-changing story about the times we are currently living in, which will leave you feeling grateful for the time you have with your family, and how through it all it is the Joy of family that gets us through all the hardships.

In a departure from the brand’s usual campaigns, the current film adopts a sombre and realistic tone as it goes in the future to record a nostalgic and emotional story of a migrant Filipino family based in the US. Set in 2060, the film shows a grandfather recounting his memory of the pandemic to his grandchildren. The story starts off on a bleak note but gives way to hope and joyful family moments that could have only happened because the family spent more time together, a transition highlighted through the film's progression from black & white shots to coloured ones.

Francis Flores, JFC’s Philippines Country Marketing head and Jollibee PH Marketing head, said: “Jollibee as a brand has been all about the joy of family, and while in our current times it may be difficult to focus solely on that aspect, we realize just the same that there’s a silver lining in all this. Coming from a powerful truth that we are spending time with our families more than ever, it has never happened before and may never happen again – we wanted this campaign to acknowledge the grim reality of the current pandemic but still give a positive message of hope. It’s all about appreciating these moments with them and finding the ultimate Joy with family. Our families have been a comforting factor for most of us in these tough times and we wanted everyone to be grateful for that.”

Jollibee is releasing this heart-warming digital short film as the grand culmination of the brand’s new Family Thanksgiving Month initiative. “The Family Thanksgiving Month is not just a celebration here at home. We’re hoping that all families, whether Filipinos living abroad or other nationalities, will be inspired to start a tradition of expressing their appreciation for their loved ones,” Flores added.

You can watch the video on Jollibee’s official Facebook page and Jollibee Studios’ YouTube channel.

ShopeePay Partners with Lifestyle Brands to Provide In-Store Payments Nationwide

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MANILA, MAY 21, 2021 - As more individuals start to adopt digital payment methods like mobile wallets, ShopeePay, Shopee’s mobile wallet, partners with ten lifestyle brands to provide users contactless in-store payments. 

Starting today, consumers can safely pay with ShopeePay at National Bookstore, Penshoppe, Sebago, Kipling, Digital Walker, MemoXpress, Puregold, Newstar Shopping Mart, OXGN, and Regatta.

Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “Shopee is happy to partner with these top brands to make it easier, safer, and more convenient for users to transition and embrace alternative payment methods such as ShopeePay. As the nation continues its fight against the pandemic, we want our users to feel safe by using cashless transactions even if they’re shopping in-store. We will continue to collaborate with top brands from different categories to provide quality digital payment services to the Filipino consumers.”

To make the experience more rewarding, users who pay with ShopeePay via QR for in-store purchases will get 20% coins cashback* up to a maximum of ₱500 coins until June 20, 2021. There are two easy ways to Scan and Pay using ShopeePay:

1. Partner merchant scans user’s QR code:

1. User opens Shopee app and tap the “Scan” icon

2. Click ‘Generate QR Code’

3. Enter ShopeePay PIN

4. Show the generated QR code for the cashier to scan and wait for confirmation of payment 

2. User scans the partner merchant’s QR code:  

1. User opens Shopee app and tap the “Scan” icon

2. Scan the QR code displayed on the shop’s tabletop card

3. Input the amount to pay and tap “Confirm”

4. Enter 6-digit ShopeePay PIN and wait for confirmation of payment.

ShopeePay users can easily top up their accounts using their debit card or other convenient methods to enjoy in-store payments. From May 24 - 27, users can also enjoy these 6.6 ShopeePay Cashless Festival deals on Shopee: 

• Free shipping vouchers with ₱199 min spend and daily 15% cashback deals

• ₱1 deals from your favorite brands such as Jollibee, McDonald’s, Chowking, Bonchon, and Domino’s

• ₱10 data for ₱1 for new digital buyers, and ₱5 load for ₱1 for all users

• Up to 25% cashback on Bills Payment 

For more information on how to Scan and Pay using ShopeePay, visit https://shopee.ph/m/shopeepay-scan-and-pay. Check out the details about the 6.6 ShopeePay Cashless Festival here https://shopee.ph/m/shopee-pay. 

Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play. 

ASUS VivoBook Series Collaborates with Don’t Blame The Kids Apparel Co. to Empower Today’s Generation Z

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MANILA, PHILIPPINES, (May 21, 2021)- The Future of Gen Z is here! We are very thrilled to announce the collaboration of ASUS VivoBook series with Don’t Blame The Kids Apparel Co. featuring the limited-edition DBTK® merchandise bundle with ASUS Vivobook laptops that are designed and created for the youth.

Starting today until July 15, 2021, every customer who will purchase select ASUS Vivobook laptops including ASUS Vivobook Flip, ASUS VivoBook S, ASUS Vivobook and ASUS Vivobook Gaming will get free limited edition DBTK® merchandise worth PHP 3,00  which includes a T-Shirt, Laptop Mat, Laptop Sleeve, Facemask and sticker packed in an exclusive ASUS DBTK Box.

ASUS VivoBook series chose to work in partnership with Don’t Blame the Kids Apparel Co. (DBTK®) with one main goal to resonate the parallel message of empowering the future of today’s youth to #WowTheWorld.

#WowTheWorld being the official tagline of the ASUS Vivobook Series is a challenge for the youth today to freely express themselves and push their limits in pursuing their passion while discovering their self along the journey.

ASUS Vivobook will also be collaborating with Riva Queenery as the official Vivobook ambassadress to help spread the message to the youth.

Drawing inspiration from themes that reflect the ideas and attitudes of today’s youth, a.k.a.  the Gen  Z, energetic, vivid, creative, true to be themselves and thinks out of the box. These are some of the personalities that perfectly vibes with the ASUS VivoBook Series. It is created to express yourself and dare to be different, Free yourself and break the mold and finally discover yourself and find the best in you.

Whether you are a student, aspiring content creator, budding entrepreneur or a fresh graduate we have an ASUS Vivobook laptop just for you that can match your personality, style and requirements.

The ASUS Vivobook Flip, is a convertible laptop with 360 degree Ergolift hinge that let’s you transform your laptop into tent mode or tablet mode. This series also comes with an ASUS Pen that let’s you unleash your creativity.

The ASUS Vivobook S on the other hand is available in different colors that can make you stand out more without compromising it’s the performance that you need with it’s top notch processors and SSD storage. You can also get 40% better CPU performance with ASUS Intelligent Performance technology if you get the model with Intel 11^th Generation Processors.

If you are looking for a more affordable option we also have the ASUS Vivobook Series with also a variety of color options for basic computing requirements perfect for online class use and entertainment. And lastly, the ASUS Vivobook Gaming for those who want a laptop that they can use for classes and light gaming.

Don’t Blame the Kids Apparel Co. (DBTK®) is a lifestyle & clothing brand that thoughtfully creates crafted quality goods that embody functionality and exhibits exceptional artistry which express stories, messages and experiences about culture and the youth of people from all walks of life.  DBTK® draws inspiration from those who think differently targeting curious teens or today’s Gen Zs who seek to pursue their passion and make their goals a reality. Kids who put in effort to learn and explore the endless possibilities before them.

Click here to visit our official microsite to know more about promo mechanics, registration, participating laptops, and stores. Do not miss out this once in a lifetime lit collaboration from the trendsetters of today’s youth!

Follow your #PanlaSarap with these five ways to cook your tocino

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Tocino will never be the same again with these kitchen ideas

Tocino is a culinary wonder that has various versions across the globe. It is popular in the Caribbean, Latin America, as well as most parts of Asia. But perhaps, the most popular among them is the kind that evolved here in the Philippines.

Known for its savory and sweet taste with its distinctive reddish hue, the Pinoy tocino is a go-to meal for Pinoys, particularly tosilog. But did you know that Mekeni offers two tocino variants that suit different #PanlaSarap? If you want that right kind of sweet, Mekeni Classic Tocino is for you. But if you’re digging that perfect tamis-alat blend, Mekeni Pork Tocino is the one you are looking for.

Whatever your #PanlaSarap is, upgrade ordinary recipes with your fave tocino with these new ways to cook and serve tocino!

Wrap it up!

Burritos are perfect on days when you only have such a short time to grab a bite. And if you have always had your burrito the conventional way, making one with tocino will surely give you an extra-special experience. Instead of using regular meat, scoop the sliced tocino bits in the middle portion of your flour tortilla, add in the rice mixture, wrap it, seal it, and you have your tocino burrito!

Korean recipe with a Pinoy twist!

Give the Korean mixed rice recipe Bibimbap a Pinoy twist by using tocino as the main ingredient! Tocino can and will make this dish even more delicious. Bibimbap will be more appetizing with Pinoy tocino’s tamis-alat or classic sweet flavor that perfectly complements the hot gochujang paste mixed in it

Coat it and fry it!

Give the fam a taste of Japan when you serve Tonkatsu using tocino! Perfect for lunch or dinner, cover your egg-coated tocino strips with panko bread crumbs and deep fry them in oil. This tocino-katsu dish is simply irresistible with every bite of this crunchy sweet and salty pork.

Toss it in a bowl of greens

Yup, tocino can be used as a salad topping. All you need is a bowl of salad greens, a tangy salad dressing, and a hearty serving of shredded fried tocino. Toss it together and you have that healthy dish with juicy pieces of tocino as an added layer of flavor!

Available in Mekeni Home2Home delivery, online stores, wet markets, groceries, and supermarkets nationwide, Mekeni’s Classic Sweet Tocino and Tamis-Alat Pork Tocino have 220g and 450g packs. For more information about these products, check out Mekeni’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/mekeniph).