Imprisoned and wrongly accused DJ turned vlogger shares her story KAILA PORTRAYS THE LIFE STORY OF KAREN BORDADOR IN "MMK"

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Languishing in prison for five years for a crime she did not commit was probably the most difficult part of former PBB kumunity housemate Karen Bordador’s life. With faith in God, Karen never gave up and is now ready to tell her story a two-part International Women’s month special with Kaila Estrada portraying her on "MMK" this March 12 (Saturday) and 19 (Saturday).

Karen said that sharing her life story in "MMK" was a dream come true. She said, "I can't believe that my story would be shared finally. I'm a big fan of ‘MMK.’ Inside the cell, we watched it every Saturday and we would talk about how we would dream to be part of it.”

"This sharing is not to set me free, but it is to set a lot of people free and make them realize that life is great. People out there, their minds are imprisoned even if they are not in prison. I just want to let them know what happened to me five years ago and look where you're at, you are in a more privileged situation. Let's set each other free," she added

For Kaila who is portraying Karen's life, she admired Karen's strength and positivity amidst the trials she faced.

"She is an epitome of a strong woman for me. I cannot imagine going through what she went through. The fact that she is positive and her fighting spirit to fight regardless of what was thrown at her. It was so inspiring My main takeaway is there is always light at the end of the tunnel. She found a purpose and she was of service to other people and to herself given what she was facing," she said.

Karen, who was a contestant of ABS-CBN’s reality contest “I Do,” was living a wonderful life as a DJ and model, but her life took a 360˚turn after visiting her boyfriend one morning after doing her radio show. Just within seconds of her arrival, police swooped down the place and arrested them in connection with an illegal drugs buy-bust operation.

Her life went downhill since then. Her reputation was tarnished. Proving her innocence was a long and arduous battle. See how her unwavering faith in God opened her eyes through the small blessings she got inside the cell and how she was determined to bounce back following the court’s acquittal

Directed by Raz dela Torre, joining Kaila in this episode is Karen, Lou Yanong, and Shamaine Buencamino.

Watch "MMK" on A2Z, Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live on YouTube, ABS-CBN Entertainment Facebook page, and iWantTFC. Outside the Philippines, it is available on cable and IPTV via The Filipino Channel.

For updates, follow @abscbnpr on Facebook, Twitter, Tiktok, and Instagram, orvisitwww.abs-cbn.com/newsroom.

Take a trip around the world just with your daily cup of coffee! #SkipTheBrew with Culture Blends' exclusive bundle deals, and exciting discounts at Shopee's Brand Spotlight!

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Xiaomi offers big discounts and freebies for their Mi TV P1 Series on Shopee and Lazada

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Manila, Philippines – Xiaomi makes smart home entertainment experience more accessible again as they offer Mi TV P1 Series discounts up to 21% off! Save up to Php 7,999 and get a free Mi Smart Standing Fan 2 for any Mi TV P1 purchase this month of March. 

The 32" variant of the series will be on sale for Php 8,990 from its original price of Php 10,990, while its 43" variant will be priced at a discounted rate of Php 14,990 instead of Php 18,990. Its two largest variants will also be on sale with the 50" variant available for Php 20,990 instead of Php 22,990 and the 55" Smart TV is marked down to Php 22,990 from its original price of Php 24,990.

The promo will run on Shopee until March 15 but will also be available later this month on Lazada this coming March 27 to 29 with additional vouchers for their upcoming Birthday Sale.

Mi TV P1 Series: An All-Round Smart Entertainment Hub

The whole series sports a bezel-less display for maximum viewing space with a sleek and stylish design that blends beautifully into the home’s surroundings. Its 60Hz LED panel offers an ultra-wide 178° field of view so that you can clearly see the display, no matter what angle you are watching from.

The 55”, 50” and 43” variants deliver a top-of-the-line picture quality with 4K UHD resolution and

Dolby Vision ® support. The larger 55”, 50” variants further enhance visuals with HDR10+, which allows the TVs to generate a high dynamic range and make the picture even more vivid and life-like. To complement the stunning visuals, all three models offer MEMC technology, enabling the TV to reproduce an incredibly smooth and lag-free picture.

All models come with a rich ecosystem of content with Android TV™ system, and popular apps like Netflix, Prime Video, and YouTube pre-installed. Users can also easily project content and games from their smartphones or tablets using Chromecast and Miracast. With Google Assistant built-in, Mi TV P1 Series is the perfect fit for voice commanding users’ smart homes. The 55”, 50” and 43” variants even come with an embedded mic on the panel so users can voice command the TV and any smart appliances connected completely hands-free 3

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	Mi TV P1 32’‘	Mi TV P1 43’‘	Mi TV P1 50’‘	Mi TV P1 55’‘
Dimensions (Including base)	733 x 180 x 479mm	962.2 x 205.2 x 624.6mm	1117.2 x 276.8 x 710.6mm	1243.9 x 782.2 x 285.3mm
Display	1366 x 768, HD 8-bit	3840 x 2160, 4K UHD 1.07 billion colors4 HDR10 Dolby Vision®  MEMC	3840 x 2160, 4K UHD 1.07 billion colors4 Color gamut: 88% NTSC (typ) HDR10+ Dolby Vision®  MEMC	3840 x 2160, 4K UHD 1.07 billion colors4 Color gamut: 88% NTSC (typ) HDR10+ Dolby Vision®  MEMC
	Bezel-less LED, 60Hz Global dimming
Audio	5W + 5W	10W + 10W
	Tweeter x 2 + Woofers x 2 Dolby Audio™ and DTS-HD® support
System	Android TV™ 92 Google Assistant built-in4	Android TV™ 102 Hands-free voice control with Google Assistant4 PatchWall by Xiaomi5
	Works with Amazon Alexa Chromecast built-in2 Supports Miracast Netflix, Prime Video and YouTube pre-installed
RAM + ROM	1.5GB + 8GB	2GB + 16GB
Connectivity	Bluetooth 5.0 2.4GHz / 5GHz Wi-Fi
Ports and buttons	HDMI ARC x 1 HDMI 2.0 x 1; HDMI CEC x 1	HDMI eARC, VRR x 1; HDMI 2.0 x 1; HDMI CEC x 1 Mic mute switch
	USB 2.0 x 2 Ethernet 100Mbps Digital tuner (CI + card)6 Power button
Remote	360° Bluetooth remote with dedicated buttons for Google Assistant, Netflix and Prime Video7
Package Includes	Mi TV P1 x 1; 360° Bluetooth remote control x 1; Stand x 2; User manual x 1; Screw bag x 1; Power cable x 1; Warranty card x 1

Ace Banzuelo kicks off International Women’s Month with captivating serenade “Babae”

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The Filipino singer-songwriter/producer releases a music video helmed by budding female director Katrina Arciaga

Filipino singer-songwriter/producer Ace Banzuelo continues to carve out a new lane in pop music with the release of “Babae,” an ‘80s inspired track steeped in warm, analog-sounding synths and romantic lyrics.

The retro-infused jam serves as the official anthem for #BabaeAko, an International Women’s Month campaign by Sony Music Philippines which aims to put a spotlight on women and female artists under the label’s roster through several online and promotional activities this March 2022.

According to the Alive hitmaker, it’s an honor to lend his platform to an important cause that empowers women in creatives who have long been deprived of equal opportunities.

“Babae was already finished months ahead and it was set to be released earlier than the target date,” says the 21-year-old artist. “When the team approached me about the possibility of using my song as part of a women-focused campaign, I immediately said yes. I’ve worked with many talented women all my life, and it’s about time that we recognize their legacy and how they have contributed significantly in pushing the culture forward. They are as great or even as better than their counterparts if truth be told.”

The music video of “Babae” is in fact, helmed by Katrina Arciaga, a budding female director who has worked with Ace on several projects before. “We’ve worked on small projects as independent creatives before, but this time without a doubt I knew we could pull off my vision and bring it to life.”

The visuals tell a story of a person earning someone’s trust. In Ace’s words, it’s a “sweet, magical and mysterious” metaphor on the various stages of liking someone, including the challenges that come with it.

“I came up with the playful concept last minute actually,” the eclectic pop phenom shares in a statement.

Aside from its interesting music video concept, Ace also takes pride of writing a multilingual song that highlights the poetic beauty of Tagalog and Cebuano, with a generous sprinkling of English, Japanese and Spanish.

To make this possible, the talented newcomer asked help from friends and family in taking into account preciseness and proper word usage when it comes to writing the lyrics of the song. “I always felt that adding those little language twists would add an interesting layer to the track.”

“Babae” is Ace Banzuelo’s follow-up to the sparkly bop “Alive,” which kicks of his new era with genres that range from K-Pop to city pop, ‘70s disco to dance music. To date, Ace has racked up more than 12 million streams on Spotify alone and is slated to release his full-length debut album this year.

“Babae” is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide. Watch the music video here.

The song is part of Sony Music Philippines’ multiple activities planned out for International Women’s Month, which kicks off with a curated playlist that highlights Sony Music’s local and international female artists, and a series of videos/online performances from the label’s roster of acts from March 17-29. Check out the Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter of Sony Music Philippines for details.

UNIQLO to Launch Second Pokémon Meets Artists UT Collection on March 21, Featuring Distinctive Scrap Collages of Artist Duo Magma

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Global apparel retailer UNIQLO will release the second Pokémon Meets Artists UT (UNIQLO T-shirt) collection on Monday, March 21. The first collection debuted in August 2021. UTs (UNIQLO T-shirts), offer an array of authentic pop culture and art graphics from around the world that allow wearers to express their individuality. The collection will feature unique takes on Pokémon by Magma, an artist duo that has earned accolades for their distinctive scrap collages.

For this collection, the duo has used helmets, balls, binoculars, and stationary, and other scrap materials with different textures to depict Pokémon, adding new appeal to beloved Pokémon as Pikachu and Magikarp. KIDS’items take inspiration from the game screen for designs depicting Turtwig, Chimchar, Piplup, and other Pokémon, creating a charming collection that will delight people of all ages.

Collaboration overview

Release date: Monday, March 21, 2022

Items: ADULT’S T-shirts: 4 designs at Php 790 each

KIDS’ T-shirts: 4 designs at Php 590 each

Availability: Available in ALL UNIQLO stores nationwide

and uniqlo.com/ph

UT Special Site: https://www.uniqlo.com/ph/en/spl/ut-collection

©2022 Pokémon.

©1995-2022 Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK inc.

About Magma

This artist duo of Jun Sugiyama and Kenichi Miyazawa uses a unique outlook to create works with waste materials, resin, and motor appliances. The duo expanded into furniture, products, and space direction. The duo is garnering considerable attention in Japan and abroad for nostalgic works that fuse analogue elements and zany colors.

Website：http://magma-web.jp/

Instagram：@magma.jp

About UNIQLO LifeWear

Apparel that comes from the Japanese values of simplicity, quality and longevity. Designed to be of the time and for the time, LifeWear is made with such modern elegance that it becomes the building blocks of each individual’s style. A perfect shirt that is always being made more perfect. The simplest design hiding the most thoughtful and modern details. The best in fit and fabric made to be affordable and accessible to all. LifeWear is clothing that is constantly being innovated, bringing more warmth, more lightness, better design, and better comfort to people’s lives.