iQiyi & ABS-CBN Partnership to produce content for global audiences

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iQiyi and ABS-CBN’s highly-anticipated first Filipino local originals “Saying Goodbye” and “Hello, Heart” will premiere this December

• Exclusive and Free on the  iQiyi APP AND www.iQ.com

• Starring this Generation’s Brightest and Most-Sought Talents Andrea Brillantes, Seth Fedelin, Gigi De Lana, Gerald Anderson

• The Exclusive Titles will be iQiyi’s First Local Originals in Southeast Asia

• Available Worldwide Exclusive on the iQiyi app and www.iQ.com for Free across 191 Territories

Global streaming service iQiyi, a leading provider of beloved pan-Asian content worldwide seals a multi-title content deal with ABS-CBN, a leading Philippine media and entertainment company to produce four Filipino original romantic series for its international subscribers worldwide.

The partnership fortifies the commitments of both companies in bringing high-quality, relatable and inspiring Philippine content with universal themes while championing the Filipino talents and stories onto the global stage. Coupled with ABS-CBN’s unrivaled creative capability on content production and with its seasoned pool of talents, the exclusive partnership enhances iQiyi’s extensive and growing library of Asian content from Japan, South Korea, Greater China, Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia available across 191 territories.

"We are thrilled to partner with iQiyi for its first Filipino local original series as we continue to tell meaningful stories and champion Filipino talent. Through their technology and our expertise in content creation and production, we strive to bring excellent Filipino content to local and international audiences and subscribers of iQiyi," said ABS-CBN Chief Operating Officer of Broadcast, Cory Vidanes.

“This partnership reflects both iQiyi and ABS-CBN’s shared vision in showcasing Filipino talent and bringing it to the global stage. What the C- and K-dramas have taught us is that there is a global hunger to see more of that Asian talent, beauty and culture. And with this world class, multi-title partnership with ABS-CBN, iQiyi is proud to present amazing productions from the Philippines to audiences across iQiyi's 191 territories worldwide. There is a place for us in the global spotlight and it's time for the Philippines to shine,” says iQiyi country manager, Sherwin dela Cruz.

The partnership between iQiyi and ABS-CBN will produce the multi-title Filipino originals that will be top-billed by this generation’s multi-talented and most-sought actors and streamed exclusively on the iQiyi app and www.iQ.com.

Debuting on December 4, 8 PM is “Saying Goodbye,” starring Andrea Brillantes and Seth Fedelin, also known to millions of fans around the world as #SethDrea. They will take on the roles of Elise and Ricky, whose paths fatefully cross at an old record store fighting over the same album of their beloved artist. Their first meeting turns into an enduring friendship that will take them to an adventure like no other as they try to fulfill the bucket list of Ricky, who has a heart disease since childhood. The series also features the newly formed loveteam of Andi Abaya and Kobie Brown.

Meanwhile, K-drama fans should watch out for “Hello, Heart,” which premieres on December 15, 8PM. Starring YouTube’s phenomenal star Gigi De Lana alongside Gerald Anderson, one of the nation’s busiest leading man to-date, the romantic comedy follows Heart, a beautiful, perky and hardworking woman but is very unlucky in life. Her life starts to turn around upon meeting Saul, an emotionless, business-as-usual guy who hires her to pretend to be his wife to please his grandmother with dementia. Gigi performs the series’ official theme song, Roselle Nava’s “Bakit Nga Ba Mahal Kita,” which she covered in a video that went viral online.

Also revealed during the media conference is the teaser trailer of “Lyric and Beat” coming soon in 2022. This romantic musical series starring Andrea Brillantes, Seth Fedelin, Darren Espanto and AC Bonifacio is set at the backdrop of Philippine National Conservatory of Music where the best and misfit students are pitted against each other for the right to represent the school in the prestigious National Music Competition. The series will also star Nyoy Volante, Agot Isidro, Joanna Ampil, Sheena Belarmino, Jeremy Glinoga, and Angela Ken.

At the heels of iQiyi’s Original and Exclusive recent hit titles such as “Danger Zone,” “Ferryman: The Legends of Nanyang,” “Unforgettable Love,” “My Roommate is a Gumiho” and “Jirisan”, the latest Filipino series “Saying Goodbye” and “Hello, Heart” that will soon be available on iQiyi and www.iQ.com heralds a major milestone for Filipino content and talents to be easily accessible globally.

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About iQiyi

Headquartered in Singapore, iQiyi International is an on-demand video streaming service providing beloved pan-Asian entertainment to international viewers. Offering both ad-supported and VIP subscription services, iQiyi delivers premium drama series, movies, variety shows, and anime; with local languages and subtitles; powered by cutting-edge technology. iQiyi also makes its technology available to other entertainment services through SaaS partnerships. iQiyi can be enjoyed on any device via iQ.com and the app. iQiyi International (app) is owned by iQiyi, Inc. (Nasdaq: IQ).

#GPaRinAngPasko Bringing to Life Filipino Christmas Traditions with SB19 and GCash

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Shop and get the best holiday deals, share love and pamasko from across the globe or anywhere in the Philippines and win exciting prizes!

Filipinos have always considered Christmas as the grandest fiesta. For a community that celebrates the longest Christmas in the world, the usual grand family reunions, public palooza and exchange of holiday greetings after the Simbang Gabi have been sorely missed since last year.

This year, GCash, the undisputed leading financial app in the Philippines, is bringing us a lot of reasons to celebrate the merriest season in a truly Filipino way wherever you or your loved ones are in the Philippines or even the world.

GCash is teaming up with proudly Filipino P-Pop group SB19 in ushering the merriest season with ‘G Pa Rin Ang Pasko,’ a catchy holiday jingle that hopes to inspire Filipinos to keep the spirit of Christmas alive because amidst all the challenges we’ve all encountered this year, #LifeIsG as you share the experience of your favorite Filipino Christmas traditions with your family and friends through GCash.

SB19, the first Filipino and Southeast Asian act to be nominated in Billboard Music Awards for the Top Social Artist category, is bringing their charm and world-class talent in inspiring us to continue long-standing traditions that make Christmas uniquely ours with a safe, secure and rewarding app that Filipinos trust.

#GPaRinAngPasko with GCash

From celebrating Noche Buena to attending Simbang Gabi and getting ‘pamasko’ from Ninangs and Ninongs, GCash makes it possible to celebrate Christmas the Filipino way. With over 50 million users, GCash makes shopping for gifts and groceries and sending cash easy, secure and rewarding.

As SB19 says throughout the song, “G Pa Rin ang Pasko” with GCash as it offers a convenient way of shopping, gifting and giving without having to go through the common scenarios of the Christmas rush -- long queues at the ATM, to-and-fro when scouting for the perfect gifts and the dreaded Christmas traffic jam.

GCash Tiangge

From Nov. 22 to Dec. 15, users can experience the usual holiday shopping thrill and get exclusive discounts and promos with the GCash Tiangge. Much like the usual Christmas bazaars and fairs, you can buy your gifts and self-treats from small and medium enterprises but exciting deals and seamless and flexible payment options. OFWs who want to send gifts and Noche Buena packages to their loved ones can also shop directly through the GLife feature of the GCash app and have the items sent anywhere in the country.

Send Love, Send Pamasko

The Filipino Christmas tradition of gift-giving will also come alive, whether it’s for the people we hold dear or for causes we are passionate about. With Send Pamasko via GLife, GCash users can send donations to participating charities with just a few taps. Users can also spread the word by using special themes created by partner charities when they Send with a Clip.

While you used to ask for ‘pamasko’ from family members personally, GCash is now giving you the option to instantly send money to your loved ones anywhere in the country or across the globe -- perfect for Noche Buena or even as a practical way of showing love.

Shake it Up, Light it Up

Of course, no Filipino Christmas tradition will be complete without the parol, or traditional Christmas lanterns. GCash users are in for a treat when they collect parols through the app. Daily vouchers from partners will be up for grabs and over 5,000 winners will get GCash Pamasko and prizes. To top it all up, one lucky GCash user will get a chance to become a GCash millionaire.

The More, The Merrier

GCash invites everyone to sing along to SB19 by creating their own rendition of the G Pa Rin ang Pasko jingle. Catch the release of G Pa Rin sa Pasko on YouTube, TikTok and Spotify.

Join in on the festive mood and keep the Christmas spirit going with SB19 and GCash here: https://youtu.be/4w7Z3LbCB4M

 

About GCash

GCash (G-Xchange, Inc.) is the #1 Financial App in the Philippines. Through the GCash App, customers can easily purchase prepaid airtime; pay bills at over 600 partner billers nationwide; send and receive money anywhere in the Philippines, even to other bank accounts; purchase from over 2.5M partner merchants and social sellers; and get access to savings, credit, insurance and invest money all at the convenience of their smartphones. GCash is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mynt (Globe Fintech Innovations, Inc.) since 2015.

GCash was recognized by The Asian Banker (TAB) in 2021 for its outstanding digital financial inclusion programs impacting more than 46 million Filipinos in the country today.

 

 

adobo Video Fest 2021 searches for best, most engaging videos on Facebook Watch through heavyweight jury

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Multi-awarded director, producer, and screenwriter Pepe Diokno, Globe Studios head Quark Henares, and cinematographer Lee Meily-Briones join ABS CBN’s Richard Reynante, GMA Network’s Butch San Agustin, Viva’s Raul Calalang, and Regal Entertainment’s Roselle Monteverde in a panel with industry heavyweights.

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The adobo Video Fest 2021, which celebrates the creators and publishers behind the most original, most addictive, and most creative Pinoy content on Facebook Watch, officially opened entries to online creators and publishers last November 15.

Organized by adobo Magazine and presented by Facebook Watch, the first-ever adobo Video Fest 2021 is a festival that recognizes the best and most entertaining Pinoy content that have been uploaded to everyone’s favorite social media platform — aka, “Entertainment We Watch.”

The adobo Video Fest is open to all Filipino content creators, as well as creators and publishers that are based in the Philippines. The contest accepts video entries free of charge under two categories: the Creators Category, for independent content creators; and the Publishers Category, which covers professional entities, including production companies, media outlets, film studios, and broadcast networks.

Hosted by Cat Triviño, the adobo Video Fest Launch shone the spotlight on its esteemed jury, composed of some of the biggest names in content and entertainment across creative industries today.

Leading the jury of industry heavyweights are Jury President is Globe Studios Head Quark Henares, Multi-awarded director, producer, and screenwriter Pepe Diokno, cinematographer Lee Meily-Briones, multi-awarded director Marius Talampas, ABS CBN’s VP for Digital Content Publishing for Entertainment Richard Reynante, GMA Network’s VP for Digital Media Butch San Agustin, Viva’s VP of New Media Raul Calalang, Regal Entertainment’s VP and COO Roselle Monteverde, Blogapalooza CEO Ace Gapuz, President and CEO of Unitel Production Madonna Tarrayo, andGroup COO and Creative Strategist of Republic Group of Companie Bea Alfar Everdone.

“Video creation on Facebook Watch has turned into a conversation because it enables the real-time interaction between creators and their audiences,” adobo Video Fest 2021 Jury President Quark Henares said. “This two-way communication and collaboration leads to the creation of a community. Like the remix culture from the 80s where we get a song and remix it, creators today do their own riff of something viral which then becomes a dialogue between different creators, forming a community.

The adobo Video Fest is open to all Filipino content creators, as well as creators and publishers that are based in the Philippines. The contest accepts video entries free of charge under two categories: the Creators Category, for independent content creators; and the Publishers Category, which covers professional entities, including production companies, media outlets, film studios, and broadcast networks.

The deadline of entries is November 26, 2021.

Submission is free. Here’s how to enter your video for the adobo Video Fest 2021 presented by Facebook Watch:

1. VISIT adobo Video Fest presented by FB Watch to access category information, guidelines and entry form

2. DOWNLOAD the Entry Kit here

3. CHECK entry eligibility via our Submission Guidelines

4. SUBMIT your entry and receive confirmation by email within 48 hours. You may access the FORM here: https://forms.gle/geYnvKTYxaf8fQeEA

CHERRY kicks off Cherry Swab Test Aide Project for returning residents

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In an effort to alleviate the plight of locally stranded individuals (LSIs), CHERRY, through its Corporate Social Responsibility arm, the MSN Foundation—launches the CHERRY Swab Test Aide Project.

A family of beneficiaries for the CHERRY Swab Test Aide Project

The project was made possible in coordination with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), under their Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS) program.

At present, residents who wish to return to their home origin are mandated by selected LGUs to present a negative swab result. CHERRY pledges one RT-PCR test per beneficiary thru PCR Med Inc. Molecular Laboratory, an accredited testing laboratory in Makati.

CHERRY is set to fund the swab test of 100 LSIs and other individuals affected financially by the COVID-19 crisis, and would like to return to their place of residence to start over.

“We are expecting a surge in recipients as Christmas draws near. A lot of our kababayan are possibly looking forward to celebrating the holidays with their families so most of them are very eager to go home,” says Agnes Conopio, PR and CSR Senior Manager, CHERRY.

Another family headed for Eastern Samar catered by the MSN Foundation 

The project beneficiaries are based on the recommendation of DSWD, from their list of Kalahi-CIDSS grantees and are carefully assessed by the social workers at MSN Foundation.

“We give full assistance to our beneficiaries, from referral to their scheduled departure, to ensure that they will return safely and hassle-free to their respective provinces,” shares Dezza Sacdal, program officer, MSN Foundation.

This initiative is in line with CHERRY’s Pandemic-Academic Medic Project which aims to assist the health and education sectors while the country is grappling with the effects of the pandemic. Another initiative under this project is the Cherry E-Skwela which on the other hand is steered at assisting students adapt with new modalities of learning.

Since the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, CHERRY has been in the forefront of efforts that intend to mitigate the effects of the pandemic. Just recently, they distributed medical supplies to over 30 hospitals across NCR.

Mang Inasal locks in juicy ihaw-sarap for takeout or delivery

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We’ve all felt it - that familiar craving for our favorite juicy ihaw-sarap meals. Nowadays, though, when our taste buds seek out the familiar savory and smoky flavors, we stop ourselves short. What’s the point of ordering ihaw-sarap meals if we’re not getting them fresh off the grill?

The pandemic ushered in a host of food-ordering and delivery applications. Even as the IATF and LGUs relax some dine-in restrictions, takeout and delivery continue to be major channels

To continually adapt to the expectations of customers on ‘new normal’ dining, Mang Inasal has improved its food preparation and cooking process to achieve consistent off-the-grill goodness for its ihaw-sarap meals. One innovation is the juicy-lock grilling process which seeks to ensure the freshness and juiciness of its best-selling Chicken Inasal.

Promoting this exciting development is Mang Inasal’s newest brand ambassador Kuya Kim Atienza who headlines Mang Inasal’s latest video. Check out what he has to say in this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLDd_qd4wfI

Satisfy your cravings for Chicken Inasal meals so juicy that they taste like they come straight from the grill -- even at home! Order via manginasaldelivery.com.ph, Mang Inasal App, GrabFood, and foodpanda.