Cignal brings back Pinoy comedy hits on BuKo Channel

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With summer just around the corner, Cignal relives the good old days of Pinoy TV humor as BuKo Channel brings back some OG classic comedies such as the hit fantasy sitcom Okay Ka, Fairy Ko and more. Missing Enteng Kabisote, Faye, Benok, Prinsipe K and, yes, Ina Magenta? 

Wait no more as BuKo brings back your favorite people from Engkantasya! A well-loved 1987 series which had an amazing 10 year-run, Okay Ka, Fairy Ko was top-billed by some of the country’s most prominent celebrities: Vic Sotto, Alice Dixon, Charito Solis, Aiza (Ice) Seguerra, and many more. This is the sitcom’s first-ever Philippine TV comeback since the 80s and you can only watch it on BuKo Channel, available exclusively on Cignal TV CH. 2, SatLive TV, and Cignal Play.

Aside from the return of Okay Ka, Fairy Ko, BuKo makes it a total feel-good season by airing other Pinoy Classic Hits, including Daisy Siete, the phenomenal afternoon drama anthology starring the Sexbomb Girls; Vic Sotto’s Daddy DiDoDu; and Wow Mali!, the weeknight comedy gag show hosted by master prankster Joey De Leon. Completing this comedic buffet is the hit sketch comedy show Bubble Gang to make your Saturday nights enjoyably nostalgic and fun.

BuKo truly serves all the entertainment you need under one roof not just with the most well-loved shows of your childhood but also the freshest original content based on popular demand.

Followers of the hit BuKo Originals are in for a big treat this March as Maine Mendoza's trending vlog-type travel magazine show #MaineGoals premieres its much-awaited Season 2 on March 7, while Pokwang serves more delectable cooking tips in the fresh new episodes of Kusina Ni Manang premiering on March 12.

BuKo has more in store as this first-ever 24/7 all-comedy channel serves more refreshing original content that will fill the viewers' appetite for belly-aching fun. This March, BuKo will also launch BalitaOnenan!, which is set to deliver the country’s latest and hot news parody with a dash of humor and an outpour of hilarity, led by the three of the country’s funniest comedians: Alex Calleja, Kaladkaren and Wally Bayola.

Catch all these BuKo Originals and hit comedy comebacks exclusively on Cignal TV CH. 2, SatLive TV and Cignal Play.

Kwentong Jollibee’s short films define love with true, modern-day Pinoy stories

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What is the real meaning of love? This is the question that Jollibee aims to answer with its latest heartfelt and swoon-worthy Kwentong Jollibee Valentine's series.

Back at it again after the series’ continuous success, Jollibee and McCann WorldGroup keep Kwentong Jollibee episodes real and fresh by exploring new, true-to-life stories unique to the experiences of Filipinos in these current times. 

Find the real meaning of love with Kwentong Jollibee’s heartfelt Valentine's films now available on the Jollibee Studios YouTube channel and Jollibee Facebook page.

The shorts 600 Days and Dream Guy are directed by Antoinette Jadaone, while ILY is directed by JP Habac. Both acclaimed filmmakers have captured the hearts of Pinoy audiences with previous Kwentong Jollibee episodes–LDR (2021) by Jadaone and the smash-hit One True Pair The Movie (2021) featuring John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo by Habac.

To date, the series has amassed more than 44.6 million views on the Jollibee Studios YouTube channel and the Jollibee Facebook page combined.

“What makes every Kwentong Jollibee film resonate and touch the lives of Filipinos is that these stories are rooted in the Filipino experience. We continuously make an effort to have our viewers know that their emotions, situations, problems, and successes are seen and heard while constantly reminding them that while the world may change, love will always remain constant and unflinching,” said Arline Adeva, Jollibee Assistant Vice President and Head of Brand PR, Engagement, and Digital Marketing.

Finding the real meaning of love

As we continue to experience “love in the time of corona”, the challenges that come with it have repeatedly redefined love for some and shown the real meaning of love to others. 

In this year’s Kwentong Jollibee Valentines series we get a genuine snapshot of this era - from lockdown relationships to K-drama crushes – as well as nuanced definitions of love from different perspectives.  

“One thing that sets Kwentong Jollibee apart is how it’s always current and timely. It’s culled from life lessons and stories of different people through experiences brought by the times,” said Sid Samodio, McCann WorldGroup Philippines Executive Creative Director.

Staying true to its purpose of narrating authentic Pinoy stories on Valentine’s Day and other red-letter occasions, the episodes allow audiences to feel both seen and represented. The first episode entitled “600 Days”, in particular, is a sequel to last year’s “LDR” and accurately captures the realities of relationships affected by the pandemic.

“Two years into the pandemic, we found that people were in a state of uncertainty. There have been so many stops and starts, with everybody needing to adjust to the constant changes. And in a world where people are becoming increasingly separated from one another, and where more relationships are formed and maintained online instead of face to face, where can we find the real meaning of love?” he said, explaining the thought behind this year’s Kwentong Jollibee Valentine’s series.

This authenticity is what Pinoys keep coming back to even after years since Kwentong Jollibee’s first viral hit in 2017. With about 800 million views on Jollibee’s official Facebook page and Jollibee Studios YouTube channel and continued sparks of conversation in the digital sphere, it’s safe to say that the Kwentong Jollibee series holds the same space in Pinoy hearts as Jollibee’s langhap-sarap meals. 

Catch all three #KwentongJollibee Valentine’s Day special shorts; “600 Days”, “Dream Guy”, and “ILY” on Jollibee Studios YouTube channel and join the conversation on Jollibee’s official Facebook page.  

CREDITS

Client: Jollibee

Marketing Head, Jollibee Global & Jollibee Philippines: Francis Flores

Assistant Vice President and Head of Brand PR, Engagement and Digital Marketing: Arline Adeva

Brand Engagement Manager: Beatriz Cruz

Senior Trade Marketing Manager: Jen Orven Ariel Zaragoza

Assistant Brand Manager: Marie Joyce Marfori

Assistant Brand Manager: Paul Lorenz Chua

Social Media & Digital Content Officer: Jean Vittorio Sabado

Agency: McCann Worldgroup Philippines, Inc.

Executive Creative Director: Sid Samodio

Associate Creative Directors: Ming Salcedo for 600 Days, Marlon Borreo for Dream Guy, Flem Anonuevo for ILY

Art Directors: Gabby Alcazaren for 600 days, Rica Lao for Dream Guy, Karl Ricalde for ILY

Associate Managing Partner: Mitzie Lim-Nacianceno

Associate Business Group Director: Joms Robles

Account Managers: Chloe Adarayan, Pau Frayco

Planning Director: Earl Javier

Jr. Planner: Nathan Edades

Mapper: Sam Manaloto

 

600 Days

Producer: Mariel Cruz

Executive Producer: Jenny Gapiz

Director: Antoinette Jadaone

Director of Photography: Theo Lozada

Production Designer: Ben Padero Carlo Tabije

Assistant Director: Shai Advincula-Antonio

Production Manager: Denice Javier

Production Staff: Jo Anne Brios-Simsuangco, Paolo Bianco Jabillo, Viel Santos

Makeup: Janzeil Siachongco

Caster: Toots Gallardo

Livesound: Drew Milallos

Gaffer: Joey Vela Baltazar

Propsman: Jimmy Torado

VTR: Jaye Kalvz Bueno

Offline: Benjamin Tolentino

Online: Terminal 6

Grading: Emerald Lee

 

Dream Guy

Producer: Mariel Cruz

Executive Producer: Jenny Gapiz

Director: Antoinette Jadaone

Director of Photography: Pao Orendain

Score: Len Calvo

Production Designer: Alvin Francisco

Wardrobe: Mica Carreon Claudine Vizconde

Assistant Director: Marjorie Darunday Sales

Production Manager: Denice Javier

Production Staff: Jennifer Ann Olmillo, Thea Alcantara, Nica Dalisay, Carlos Salonoy

Makeup: Janzeil Siachongco

Caster: Toots Gallardo

Livesound: Drew Milallos

Gaffer: Jay Linaga

Propsman: Nino Ruzol

VTR: Jaye Kalvz Bueno

Offline: Benjamin Tolentino

Online: Terminal 6

Grading: Emerald Lee

 

ILY

Producer: Jho Moya

Executive Producer: Jenny Gapiz

Director: JP Habac

Director of Photography: Tristan Salas and Neil Bion

Production Designer: Monica Sebial

Assistant Director: Aly Villanueva

Caster: Toots Gallardo

Production Manager: Bea Angulo

Production Staff: Daissa Silvan, Gian Torrenueva, Pauline Sangalang

Post House: Terminal 6

Offline Editor: Renard Torres

Online Editor: John Keith Jose

Colorist: Jan Andrei Cobey

Post-Production Coordinator: Riah Tonio

 

Burgers top foodpanda orders in ’21 as food options grow

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Demand for quick commerce seen to continue growing in ‘22

Leading online food delivery provider foodpanda announced the most-ordered food items from its app in 2021, with hamburgers and other fast-food staples coming out on top.

The results, taken from data on thousands of foodpanda partner vendors across 150 cities and municipalities in the country, reveal that the top three most ordered food items from foodpanda in 2021 were hamburgers, fried chicken and spaghetti, items found on the menus of many fast-food restaurants and mom-and-pop stores on foodpanda’s platform.

According to the company, the results serve as an indicator of Filipinos’ increasingly fast-paced and home-based lifestyles during the new normal.

Easy to order, quick to deliver

“Since 2020, as more people started working and attending school from home, we’ve seen how the demand for safe and quick food delivery has skyrocketed. And as Filipinos’ lifestyles and daily routines become more fast-paced than ever, they often rely on food that is easy to consume, even on the go,” said Daniel Marogy, managing director of foodpanda Philippines.

Marogy also explained that foodpanda customers’ most preferred time to order— lunch time, from 11AM up to 1PM— may be another indicator of Filipinos’ need for speed and convenience. “I think all of us has experienced this, even before the pandemic—you’re swamped at work, or busy with schoolwork or with the kids, and before you know it, lunch time comes and there is no food on the table,” he said. “So I think even more so than dinner time, when people might have a bit more time to prepare and cook food after their workday, it is that lunchtime window during midday that people tend to need our services more.”

Pinoys’ taste buds are expanding

Even as many foodpanda customers chose fast food dishes as their go-to meals in 2021, Marogy also noted how consumers’ palates have also widened as more food choices became available for delivery. “We have really seen a remarkable increase in the number of restaurants, both big and small, that have joined us in the last two years, and it has resulted in a wide array of cuisines and dishes for customers to choose from,” Marogy remarked. “So we can say that Filipinos’ taste buds are expanding as well in terms of trying new things, whether it’s a new foreign dish, healthy meal alternatives, or simply a new restaurant that they haven’t tried.”

Quick commerce continues to be in demand

Marogy added that the company sees the demand for quick commerce—or the fast and convenient delivery of goods such as food and groceries— to remain, as many Filipinos continue to prioritize convenience as well as safety when it comes to necessities. “Even as restrictions are now loosening as cases continue to thankfully go down, we anticipate that many people will continue to need fast and safe delivery of goods,” Marogy said.

“foodpanda, along with our hardworking fleet of thousands of Ka-panda riders across the country and our thousands of valued partner vendors, are ready to keep serving the needs of our customers, and in promoting their safety and welfare,” he added.

About foodpanda:

foodpanda is dedicated to bringing food lovers their favorite meals from curated local restaurants in the Philippines. Since its creation, the on-demand food delivery service has grown to more than 170,000 partner restaurants in more than 325 cities across 13 Asian and Central Europe markets. foodpanda Philippines currently operates in 150 cities and municipalities across the Philippines and continuously expanding. foodpanda is a subsidiary under Delivery Hero, a worldwide leader of the food delivery industry. For more information, visit www.foodpanda.ph.

How it works:

Through the foodpanda website or via the new iOS and Android apps, customers can enter their address and view a curated list of restaurants and shops serving their neighborhood. Once they have found their choice, they can place an order in the comfort of their home or office, paying online through foodpanda’s secure platform or via cash-on-delivery The order is then carefully prepared by the restaurant or shop, picked up by the foodpanda rider and delivered straight to their doorstep.

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PLDT Enterprise, Smart provide robust connectivity solutions to Domino’s Pizza

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DPP Retail Inc. and DPP Express Inc. make the Smart move

DPP Retail Inc. and DPP Express Inc.—the companies behind the famous pizza chain Domino’s Pizza—have formed a partnership with PLDT Enterprise to boost its delivery of customer services by enhancing its network capabilities and equipping its restaurants with reliable connectivity nationwide.

PLDT Enterprise will extend different connectivity plans to the company’s headquarters and stores across the country, while they switched all their mobile lines to Smart through the newly launched packages of Smart Enterprise Postpaid utilizing 5G, Voice over LTE and Voice over WIFI network capabilities of Smart.

According to Rea Cruz, General Manager of Domino’s Pizza, the needs of their customers had drastically changed due to the pandemic, with the prevalence of mobile deliveries amid stay-at-home protocols. Thus, they needed to adopt suitable digital solutions to support their business operations.

“For restaurant businesses, the pandemic had forced us to think of ways to keep the business agile and adjust to the changing demands of our customers. With the onset of the lockdown, we experienced growth on online deliveries hence a strong and reliable internet connection is essential for us to operate efficiently,” said Cruz.

“A few minutes of downtime means losses for the business. We had experienced this before but now, we are confident with the capabilities of PLDT Enterprise in enabling our restaurants to stay connected to keep our customers always satisfied,” Cruz furthered.

Domino's Pizza is part of the Three Bears Group (TBG), which is a private equity-backed holding company of food retail concepts in the Philippines. It aims to grow multiple businesses and brands within the F&B sector.

PLDT Vice President and Enterprise Revenue Group Head Ding Ventura-Villarino shared that as the pandemic imposed massive growth on digital transactions, companies need to establish a digital environment supported by reliable connectivity.

The executive also added that PLDT Enterprise is continuously developing technologies to assist enterprises with their digital transformation needs and address the challenges in the evolving business environment.

“As businesses seek for ways to navigate this crisis, PLDT Enterprise will be their reliable partner to lay their network capabilities that serve as the foundation of an efficient digitally-enabled enterprise,” said Villarino.

Likewise, PLDT Enterprise Corporate Relationship Management Head Mari Javier noted that they are committed to supporting the technological needs of businesses that require appropriate and robust infrastructure to power their online operations.

“Internet connection is now indeed a necessity especially if your gains rely heavily on online transactions. PLDT Enterprise is dedicated to supporting companies like DPP Retail and DPP Express in their bid towards powering their business to succeed amid these trying times,” Javier highlighted.

To learn more about Smart Enterprise Postpaid, visit

https://www.pldtenterprise.com/solutions/mobility/wireless-postpaid. #

Carousell sees dynamic growth in online property and classified ads business for 2022

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With the pandemic crisis accelerating the expansion of the e-commerce and online classified ads landscape, Carousell Philippines looks forward to 2022 with an optimistic and bullish perspective.

The fast-growing online buy-and-sell platform which closed 2021 with a USD 100M investment from STIC Investments, a leading Korean private equity that invests across Asia, and the acquisition of Ox Street, one of the leading end-to-end marketplaces for authenticated sneakers and streetwear in Southeast Asia, is all set to create innovations to strengthen Carousell Philippines’ proposition for 2022.

“The pandemic has provided customers with access to a significant variety of products from the convenience and safety of their homes. We see this shift as an opportunity and inspiration not only to make Carousell even better but most importantly, to serve Filipino customers better,” said Carousell Philippines’ new General Manager Djon Nacario, who discussed the upcoming plans, innovations, business prospects, and directions of Carousell for the year in a recent media event.

The pandemic scenario

During the pandemic, Carousell served as a helpline for a number of Filipinos when users set up community pantries funded by items sold on the Carousell app to aid those left most vulnerable by the crisis.

During the recent Typhoon Odette, sellers have also initiated a donation drive by selling secondhand items and donating the proceeds to families and communities that were heavily affected by the typhoon. Listing views and monthly active users have also increased in 2021 as more users turn to Carousell to buy medical supplies and secondhand clothing while some users have also started selling on Carousell to supplement their income.

“We are very heartened at some of the grassroot initiatives that our users have started on the Carousell platform which shows the true spirit of Filipino resilience and bayanihan, especially in times of crisis. Carousell supports these humble initiatives by our users to extend help to the most vulnerable and to ensure that people can continue on with their lives amid the pandemic,” Djon said.

Property 24 to merge with Carousell

A highlight development for 2022 is the merging of Property24 with Carousell which is set to happen on March 8, 2022. According to Djon, this will provide an effective online platform for leading real estate developers, agencies, and brokers to help them showcase their property listings to a wider audience of qualified prospective buyers including the 4.62 million monthly visitors on Carousell. In line with this, Carousell is also working on initiatives to improve the user's experience on its platform to ensure that customers are able to find every kind of home for every kind of family.

“This is something that we’ve been planning forever since OLX merged with Carousell Philippines. We have taken in various feedbacks from our partners, developers, and users to make our property category even better,” Djon added.

Recognition of excellence in the property industry

For the first time ever, Carousell will also bring together the country’s most recognizable real estate developers and their finest developments in the Carousell Property Awards to be launched in March 2022. Among the nominees are some of the most celebrated real estate brands in the Philippines including Suntrust, Camella, Crown Asia, and Lumina, among other leading developers.

Trust and assurance in Carousell Autos

With over 6,000 cars listed on the platform as of February 2022, Djon also expounded on Carousell’s recent tie-up with Premium Warranty Services Philippines, Inc. (PWSPI), the premier provider of used vehicle inspection and warranty services in the country, to launch the Carousell Autos Inspected and Warranty program which is designed to provide buyers of second-hand cars confidence and peace of mind when searching for vehicles in the Carousell platform.

“We recognize that knowing the real condition of the car is a legitimate concern for most buyers. Our partnership with PWSPI is a reflection of our commitment to promote quality listings on our platform. Carousell Autos Inspected and Warranty program will boost buyer’s trust in secondhand cars and will give them the assurance that the items listed on the platform are safe from hidden faults or defects,” Djon said.

Recognition for Pinoy entrepreneurs

Finally, since many Carousell users are micro-, small- and medium-size entrepreneurs, the company is also set to launch the Caroupreneur Awards that will recognize the outstanding achievements of Filipino entrepreneurs over the past year. This will range from entrepreneurs who started or scaled their businesses online, to brick-and-mortar SMEs who digitalized their businesses, and everyday Filipinos who gave away good quality preloved items for free.

To celebrate Carousell’s decade of sustainability, Caroupreneur Awards will also have sustainability-themed categories such as Heroes of Green, and other categories including Best in Carousell – Autos (Used Cars), Autos Workshop and Services, Property, Home Services, and many more. Winners will be announced later in the year.

A most receptive Recommerce market

The event also highlighted the overview and insights from the Recommerce Index 2021 Report, which is Carousell’s Green initiative to highlight the importance of sustainability and recommerce in the Greater Southeast Asia region.

According to the report, the Philippines is the most receptive Southeast Asian market for recommerce, or the practice of buying and selling brand new and previously owned items. The report also shows how consumer behaviors have changed especially during the pandemic. Hence, Carousell Recommerce Index is a timely 'report card' on where consumers are now, and how we can make secondhand the first choice in our effort to practice a more sustainable lifestyle and support a circular economy. The report also covers findings from four Carousell Group brands namely Carousell, Chợ Tốt, Mudah.my, and OneKyat, across eight markets - Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, and Vietnam, involving over 3,000 buyers and sellers.

About Carousell

Carousell is a classifieds marketplace that makes selling as easy as taking a photo, buying as simple as chatting. Launched in August 2012, Carousell began in Singapore. We are now one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing marketplaces in Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Carousell is backed by leading investors, including Telenor Group, Rakuten Ventures, Naver, and Sequoia Capital India. In the Philippines, OLX joins Carousell to bring consumers a diverse range of products across a variety of categories, including cars, lifestyle, gadgets, and fashion accessories. Download the app for iOS or Android and visit www.carousell.ph for more information.