Magical, mystery-filled Viu Originals that will make you believe in second chances

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Hop aboard your couch for another emotional K-drama ride with the family. Catch these new, exciting ‘second chance’ shows on Viu through your PLDT Home Fiber.

 

Humanity has always had a fascination with the afterlife — an unsolved riddle embedded in some religions and cultures since time immemorial. Buddhists and Hindus believe in reincarnation while Christians believe in eternal life.

 

The concept is also popular in Korean culture. The K-drama industry, in particular, isn’t shy when it comes to exploring death and rebirth so much so it has spawned a new genre — Second Chances.

 

There’s the time-travel historical drama Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (2016), where the epilogue hints at the star-crossed lovers meeting each other again in the present time after a tragic ending to their previous romance. There’s also the fantasy-thriller romcom My Love From the Star (2013), where an immortal alien lead finds the reincarnated version of his true love who had died several hundred years ago. These two shows are some of the über-popular dramas touching on the concept of “second chances” — made available on top K-content streaming service Viu.

K-drama fans can access unlimited entertainment and seamless viewing experience using their PLDT Home Fiber. At P80/month, PLDT Home offers the cheapest Viu Premium access in the Philippines and charges it to every subscriber’s monthly bill hassle-free.

 

For those on the hunt for the biggest second chance shows, Viu has got you covered. For starters, there are Viu Originals Again My Life; From Now On, Showtime; and Why Her — all of which are sure to take viewers through journeys of rebirth, redemption, and justice.

 

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What makes second chance dramas so popular? Maybe it’s how the viewers resonate with the characters’ quest to fix the “timeline” for the better and eventually redeem themselves.

 

 

Again My Life explores this arc. Based on Kim Hae-nal's popular webtoon, the story follows Kim Hee-woo (Lee Joon-gi) — a man who rises from the bottom of his high school class to becoming one of his city's hotshot prosecutors. Unfortunately, Kim Hee-woo meets his untimely death in the hands of unidentified men, found to be connected to a corruption investigation on a politician he is handling. But his story isn’t over just yet as a run-in with a sympathetic Grim Reaper gives him a second chance at life. Brought back to his time as a high school student, Kim Hee-woo now sets out on a retributive mission to solve the mystery that ended his past life.

 

Not everyone gets to be reborn, though. Redemption and second chances can also come through ghostly assistance. In the mystery romcom series From Now On, Showtime, a third-eye-possessing magician Cha Cha-woong (Park Hae-jin) reluctantly pairs up with police officer Go Seul-hae (Jin Ki-joo). As Cha Cha-woong’s special talent gets discovered, he is roped in Go Seul-hae’s mission to solve crimes in their city. To get to the bottom of these cases, the duo commissions the help of, yes, ghost witnesses and the victims themselves.

 

Similar tropes have been explored in K-dramas but with a magician as the main character, Cha Cha-woong makes crime solving a little more fun with his tricks and disguises.

 

Of all these stories, one might say the best kind of ‘second chance’ is when the character doesn’t have to die — just like in Why Her. This new Viu Original makes a perfect case for a second chance series rooted in everyday life.

 

Why Her follows the story of Oh Soo-jae (Seo Hyun-jin), the youngest partner of a top law firm known for her drive, desire to win, and take-no-prisoners approach to her cases. Her flourishing career comes crashing down when office politics and a corrupt law firm chairman demotes her for sticking her nose in a case involving the very firm she works for. Oh Soo-jae is then forced out of her company, taking a position as a professor in a local law school.

 

Unwilling to endure injustice and see the end of all she’s worked for, Oh Soo-jae stages a comeback by working on the case that has ruined her career. In the process, she meets law student Gong Chan (Hwang In-yeop) who may just be the key to break the case wide open and help Soo-jae get her second chance at the top.

 

Again My Life; From Now On, Showtime; and Why Her  — three different shows with distinct stories and character motivations, but carrying one message: that people can always right their wrongs and strive to be better.

 

Follow more trending K-drama series by subscribing to a Viu Premium account with your PLDT Home Fiber!

 

Watch Again My Life; From Now On, Showtime; Why Her; and more of the hottest Viu Originals through a Viu Premium access – powered by PLDT Home’s fastest and strongest connections. Enjoy more of the biggest content in Korea and across Asia with no ads and with same-day subtitled releases for select titles at just P80/month – the cheapest in the Philippines – through your PLDT Home Fiber. Automatically opt for convenient payment by charging your Viu Premium subscription fee to your PLDT Home account. Subscribe now by visiting https://pldthome.com/viu.

2GO joins 33rd Philippine Travel Mart with a Php22 Holidaze Sale!

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Travelers, especially those who wish to go home to their provinces early for the holidays, are in for another treat as 2GO Travel offers its Holidaze Sale with promo fares for as low as Php22 for voyages from Manila to Cebu, Bacolod, Dumaguete, Iloilo, Tagbilaran, Puerto Princesa, and Coron vice versa. 

 

Those coming from the South Luzon area can also avail of promo fares for as low as Php22 for voyages from Batangas to Puerto Princesa, Coron, Tagbilaran, and Cagayan De Oro. 

Likewise, passengers can purchase tickets for as low as Php222 for voyages from Manila to Cagayan De Oro, Butuan, Dipolog, Ozamis, and Zamboanga, vice versa. 

 

Fares include a generous 50kg baggage allowance, giving travelers more space for pasalubongs and other items bought during their trips. Pasalubongs such as cake products, brownies, and even merchandise can also be bought aboard 2GO vessels. Passengers are also in for a sailcation once they go aboard, with spacious and clean accommodations, hot and fresh meals, a variety of food and drink, onboard activities, and views of the country’s beautiful islands from its famous sundeck.  

 

Travelers may score this deal at the Philippine Travel Mart (PTM), with the theme “Safe Travels,” at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City from September 30 to October 2. 2GO is participating in the expo and continues to encourage Safe, Sulit, Saya domestic sea travel as we anticipate peak travel in the last quarter of 2022.  

 

Passengers may also book their voyages online at travel.2go.com.ph.  

 

Travel period for the sale is from October 15 to December 15. 

 

For more inquiries, passengers may call (02)-85287000. 

 

“Filipinos are fun and festive, and it’s best done when traveling together, whether with family, loved ones and friends. With our Holidaze Sale, sea travelers will be able to experience memorable sailebrations even before reaching their destinations,” says Blessie Cruz, 2GO's Group Head for Marketing.    

 

Companies and groups can also arrange fun team buildings and business planning on 2GO vessels, particularly on MV 2GO Masagana and MV 2GO Maligaya. These serve as unique and enjoyable event venues with facilities that can accommodate gatherings with exclusive use of the meeting rooms with audio and video set-up and live entertainment during evening functions.   

 

Sorpresang Ka-panda para kay Lolo at Lola: foodpanda pays tribute to senior Ka-panda riders

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Creating a sense of belonging among its employees and freelance partners has always been one of the core values of leading quick-commerce platform provider foodpanda.

foodpanda embraces the differences that make each employee and its freelance delivery partners unique and exceptional. No matter where they came from or what their age is, their valuable service and unparalleled dedication is recognized in the company.

In a society that tells us that our age defines our competence, our stamina, and our ability to learn new things, it’s remarkable how senior Ka-panda riders thrive and continue to provide for their families.

Recently, foodpanda held an initiative called Sorpresang Ka-panda para kay Lolo at Lola program wherein chosen senior Ka-panda partner riders from Cavite and Baguio were given Php 50,000 worth of items from foodpanda’s grocery arm pandamart and partner brands Cebuana Lhuillier, Generika, and TOP Vision Optical.

Joining the foodpanda Philippines Operations team in bringing smiles to the faces of our youngest (at heart) delivery partners were their fellow Ka-panda partner riders and foodpanda ambassadors Mama Lors and SPC Dancing Riders.

Joel M. Logdat, Nestor O. Pador, and Emelinda Galauran are the lucky Ka-panda partner riders from Cavite.

Emelinda is a 63-year-old female freelance rider who used to be a tricycle driver. As the breadwinner of her family, she decided to become a foodpanda delivery partner to support their needs.

She couldn’t contain her excitement and gratitude when foodpanda came to her home with surprises for her and the whole family. She says, “Nakakataba ng puso na kinikilala yung paghihirap namin sa pagiging freelancer. Masaya ako sa trabaho dahil mababait ang customers sa tulad kong may edad na. Lahat ng ginagawa ko ay para sa aking pamilya kaya naman nagpapasalamat talaga ako sa foodpanda sa mga oportunidad na ibinibigay sa amin.”

Meanwhile, William R. Paranes and Johnny R. Catchero from Baguio are also among the recipients of the initiative.

Johnny is a 64-year old Ka-panda partner rider from Baguio who lost his job when the pandemic hit. 

“Nagpapasalamat ako dahil sa foodpanda nagkaroon ako ng trabaho sa gitna ng pandemya. Alam kong senior citizen na ako pero hindi sila nagdalawang-isip na tanggapin ako. Mas naging maganda pa nga yung kalusugan ko dahil nakakalabas ako kumpara pag nandito lang sa bahay. May mga nagiging kaibigan din akong customers na magagalang sa mga senior citizen na katulad ko. Lagi silang nagbibigay ng tip bilang pasasalamat daw nila,” he happily shares.

foodpanda users can also create their own memorable experiences and stories just by using the app to order food and other daily essentials. When they order, they can also show appreciation to the delivery partners through the app’s tipping feature with a minimum amount of Php 20 via credit card or e-wallet, and the full amount goes to the rider.

With foodpanda’s Ka-panda senior citizens continuing to be delivery heroes for the company and its customers, it is truly creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Learn more about Sorpresang Ka-panda para kay Lolo at Lola and  foodpanda's rider community on Facebook and TikTok.

Cignal Entertainment’s ‘Sing Galing’ Editions Win Big at the Asian Academy Creative Awards 2022

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The film and television production arm of Cignal TV, Cignal Entertainment, continues its winning streak as editions of its musical videoke singing reality game show, Sing Galing, bagged several awards as National Winners for various categories at the Asian Academy Creative Awards.

Among the accolades Cignal Entertainment received for Sing Galing are Best Non-Scripted Entertainment Program for Sing Galing: Sing-Lebrity Edition, Best Children’s Program for Sing Galing Kids, and Best Voice Artist for Sing Galing’s Show Suzuki.

Best Voice Artist for Sing Galing’s Show Suzuki

These wins come at the heels of their triumphs earlier this year as Cignal Entertainment bagged multiple awards for Big Night! during the FAMAS Awards last July. Its top-rating program, Niña Niño, was also recognized as the National Winner for Best Drama Series during last year’s Asian Academy Creative Awards, with its leading lady, Maja Salvador, bringing home the Best Actress award. Cignal Entertainment continues to produce entertaining and highly-engaging shows for its viewers to enjoy and has established its foothold as one of the powerhouses when it comes to producing high-quality and creative content in the entertainment industry.

“We would like to congratulate the teams behind each of our shows and thank the Asian Academy Creative Awards for the recognition of our hard-work,” Cignal Entertainment Vice President Maria Isabel “Belay” Santillan said, “These awards will continue to motivate us to churn out the best content possible for the enjoyment of our viewers.”  

Don’t miss the exciting new projects that Cignal Entertainment has to offer by visiting and following their official social media pages. To watch more entertaining movies and television series produced by Cignal Entertainment, download the Cignal Play app for free via Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.

  

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About Cignal Entertainment
Cignal Entertainment was launched in 2017 and serves as the primary film and television production unit of Cignal TV Inc., the leading Pay-TV provider in the Philippines. Cignal Entertainment seeks to inspire and empower millions of Filipinos through high-quality, original content delivered in the most engaging and entertaining manner. It is a platform for collaborations among innovators who aim to provide a compelling message to different audiences worldwide.

HONOR Reveals Flagship Magic4 Pro Smartphone, X Series Devices, and New Wearables

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The Power Of Magic is here: New devices supported by Google Mobile Services as HONOR re-enters the country as an independent brand

Global technology brand HONOR today announced the HONOR Magic4 Pro, featuring a powerful Quad-Camera system that introduces the world’s 1st Ultra Fusion Photography innovation that massively improves photography and video capture experiences.

“HONOR Philippines is ready to Go Beyond 2022 with our brand having over 100+ markets and 200 channel partners, 11,000+ employees with 55% from our R&D department. Our strong Research and Development capabilities led to creation of 6 R&D centers and over 100 innovative labs focusing on performance, structure, design, camera, telecommunications, and charging technologies in order to create innovative products for everyone to enjoy,” said Stephen Cheng, Vice President of Marketing for HONOR Philippines.

The HONOR Magic4 Pro has also received 9 Best MWC Awards, a milestone achievement that attests to the brand’s progress and R&D capabilities as an independent company.

With the presence of Google Apps to its smartphones, they are finally coming back stronger.

HONOR Magic4 Pro: With Power of Industry-Leading Mobile Imaging System

The HONOR Magic4 Pro introduces one of the most powerful and versatile camera systems on an HONOR smartphone to date:

l 50MP Wide Camera with customized 7P Lens

l 50MP Ultra-Wide Camera

l 64MP Periscope Telephoto Camera

l Flicker Sensor

l an additional brand-new custom-made image processor

Its front camera features 12MP Ultra Wide Camera with 100 degree Field of View to capture more vivid and realistically beautified selfies and groupies.

Adopting the largest image sensor ever on an HONOR smartphone, the 50MP Wide Camera with a massive 1/1.12-inch sensor and a large aperture of f/1.6 delivers superior light-sensing performance that rivals even cameras with a 1-inch sensor and f/1.8 aperture. HONOR Magic4 Ultimate can take scenic night shots or low-light portraits that are brighter, with more vivid colors, better defined objects and minimal visual artifacts. The customized 7P Lens comes with a 8% improvement in center sharpness and a 25% improvement in edge sharpness, producing photos and videos that look detailed even when zoomed in.

The 50MP Ultra-Wide Camera offers an impressive 100° field of view for capturing everything from parties to sprawling cities. With the anti-flare coating technology, the HONOR Magic4 Ultimate can get a clean and large field of view, whether taking photos or videos.

For faraway subjects, the 64MP Periscope Telescope Camera with built-in optical stabilization and fusion computational photography offers an impressive zoom range of 3.5x Optical Zoom and up to 100x Digital Zoom for users to capture steady images.

At the heart of the system, an additional brand-new custom-made image processor supports faster and more efficient AI computations to take Ultra Fusion Photography to even greater heights, enabling one of the industry's strongest 4K Night Mode video capture and real-time preview, making sure that shooting very bright, clear and vibrant videos in extreme darkness is possible.

Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 5G Mobile Platform, the HONOR Magic4 Pro delivers blazing fast performance and incredible battery efficiency across all typical usage scenarios. HONOR maximized the capability of this chipset, bringing further system optimizations with improved fluency and power consumption, while generating less heat and lowering latency for an even better user experience.

The 6.81-inch next-generation LTPO Display delivers fluid, vibrant visuals with support for adaptive refresh rate to help users conserve battery. Consistent with the wider HONOR Magic4 Series, the display supports 1920Hz Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM) dimming to offer a comfortable viewing experience even in low light environments.

Running the latest Magic UI 6.0 based on Android 12, the HONOR Magic4 Pro supports a range of HONOR signature smart life features.

The device is also compatible to do multi-screen collaboration and seamless interconnectivity features with HONOR laptops, tablets, and even to select Huawei devices.

Available in Black and Cyan colors, the HONOR Magic4 Pro is priced at Php 52,990 with a free HONOR Watch GS 3 (worth Php 11,990) to those who will purchase early until supplies last.

About the freebie: The HONOR Watch GS 3 features an ultra-bright screen that enables you to use it even under the sun. Its design is explicitly premium with lightweight yet durable material. The size also fits in any occasion. It also supports 8-Channel Heart Rate AI Engine, an advanced algorithm and technology that measures heart rate accuracy more than smartwatches in the same price range. It also tracks sleep patterns accurately, plays music, answers calls, reads text notifications, and sets an alarm.

It also supports more than 100 workout modes such as walks, swim, skiing, and more. It can automatically detect and show you what workout mode you are doing. So you can easily track your calorie count, heart rate, and blood oxygen level. The battery lasts around 2 weeks allowing users to enjoy the full benefits of a better lifestyle.

HONOR X Series: With eXtra Power, Performance, and Vision

The X series boasts SuperCharge feature. HONOR X7 and X8 have 5000mAh High-Capacity Battery with 22.5W HONOR SuperCharge for All-day Connectivity and Productivity. Meanwhile, HONOR X9 boasts a 4600 mAh battery with 66W Supercharge that charges 50% full in 15 minutes.

All of the X series phones have a big screen providing better display most especially the HONOR X9 which has 90hz refresh rate and 94% screen-to-body ratio. Meanwhile, X8 has a generous screen display of 93.6% and X7 has 90.07%. The large screens provide a better viewing experience for users. The 90Hz refresh rate enhances display quality, allowing users to enjoy fluid, realistic graphics on the screen without any stuttering while also ensuring a smooth scrolling experience.

Packed with advanced eye protection features, including TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, eBook Mode and Dark Mode, the HONOR X series delivers a more comfortable reading and viewing experience, especially in low light environments.

The 3 X series phones have optimized performance powered by Qualcomm® Snapdragon® 680 and HONOR RAM Turbo, a 6nm advanced octa-core processor designed to deliver superior performance while conserving power.

The same with Magic4 Pro, the X series brings promising camera features for mobile photography and videography. HONOR X7 has a 48MP main camera while both HONOR X8 and HONOR X9 have 64MP. All are packed with wide and macro lenses and bokeh effect.

Aside from eXtra camera features, HONOR X series has eXtra storage. HONOR generously innovated all of the models to have 128GB ROM. As for the RAM, X7 boasts 4GB, X8 has 6GB, and X9 with 8GB.

Available in Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, and Titanium Silver, the HONOR X7 is priced at Php 9,990 and HONOR X8 at Php 12,990. Meanwhile, the HONOR X9 debuts at Php 14,990 in Midnight Black and Ocean Blue colors. The HONOR X8 will come with a free HONOR Band 6 worth Php 1,990, until supplies last.

ABOUT THE FREEBIE: The HONOR Band 6 has health monitoring features that helps users to monitor blood oxygen level , daily heart rate, stress level, and breathing exercise. It also tracks sleep patterns and recommends the best schedule for rest time.

It has 10 workout modes and automatic detection of what you are doing such as walks and running. It also allows message notification for busy individuals. The battery lasts for 10 to 14 days with fast-charging capabilities helping users to experience the full benefits of the band longer than other watches on the same price range.

NATIONWIDE AVAILABILITY

HONOR devices are available in Lazada and select 600 dealer stores nationwide.

The global tech brand is set to open more e-commerce stores, physical stores, and mall kiosks this year as they are cementing their physical presence in the Philippines.

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About HONOR

HONOR is a leading global provider of smart devices. It is dedicated to becoming a global iconic technology brand and creating a new intelligent world for everyone through its powerful products and services. With an unwavering focus on R&D, it is committed to developing technology that empowers people around the globe to go beyond, giving them the freedom to achieve and do more. Offering a range of high-quality smartphones, tablets, laptops and wearables to suit every budget, HONOR’s portfolio of innovative, premium and reliable products enable people to become a better version of themselves.

For more information, please visit the HONOR Philippines Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/HonorPhilippines