Coco Martin in FPJ’s Batang Quiapo is set to air this February

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The original “Batang Quiapo,” which starred Poe’s father, the late film icon Fernando Poe, Jr., included scenes at Quiapo Church and Plaza Miranda.

The 1986 action-comedy film centered on Baldo (FPJ), a former pickpocket who becomes reformed after his time behind bars. Returning to Quiapo, he is asked by a young pickpocket, Maria (Maricel Soriano), to teach her his ways, but instead he attempts to put her on the right path.

Joining Martin and Poe in the cast of “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo” are screen veterans Charo Santos-Concio, Christopher de Leon, Tommy Abuel, Cherry Pie Picache, Pen Medina, Lito Lapid, and Susan Africa, Lito Lapid, and John Estrada.

Other cast members include Mark Lapid, Ronwaldo Martin, Ping Medina, Mercedes Cabral, Allan Paule, and Benzon Dalina.

The much-awaited return of Coco Martin in FPJ’s Batang Quiapo, is set to air in February.

TV5 and ABS-CBN have the biggest offerings in line for the fans of the long running TV series FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano, as the Primetime King Coco Martin returns with the adaptation of Fernando Poe Jr.’s 1986 action-comedy film, Batang Quiapo. In commemoration of Fernando Poe Jr’s 18th Death Anniversary, Coco teams up with Dreamscape Entertainment and FPJ’s daughter, Lovi Poe, for a promising, action-packed, and timeless small screen adaption of the beloved FPJ film.

Joining the cast of FPJ’s Batang Quiapo are Lito Lapid, Christopher De Leon, Susan Africa, John Estrada, Pen Medina, Cherry Pie Picache, Benzon Dalina, Mark Lapid, Ronwaldo Martin, Ping Medina, Mercedes Cabral, Alan Paule, and Tommy Abuel. The show will be headed and directed by Martin and Malu Sevilla, set to air on TV5 this February.

Your New Gym for Your New Year Fitness Goals : Stark Fitness’ first ever fitness club in San Antonio, Makati City

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As we recover from the pandemic and restrictions are being lifted, it is time that we also prioritize our health and wellness this coming new year. It means having  Go-to fitness clubs have become a necessity for people who want to achieve being fit and healthy. 

Stark Fitness, one of the fastest-growing health and fitness brands, expands its service to provide a healthy fitness lifestyle for every Filipino. Now, they want to continue redefining people’s perception that fitness is not difficult and attainable by opening Stark Fitness’ first-ever fitness center.

Megaworld welcomes Stark Fitness

(From Left to Right: Mr Mark Sta. Ana, Ms. Isa Lim, Ms. Ms. Camille Elviña and Ms. Gigi Dela Vega)

As a Cluster General Manager for Makati CBD Properties of Megaworld Lifestyle Malls, Mr. Mark Sta. Ana, with Ms. Camille Elviña (General Manager Makati CBD Properties), Ms. Gigi Dela Vega (Deputy General Manager Makati CBD) and his Megaworld Lifestyle Mall management team were on hand to welcome Stark Fitness Gym to one of its lifestyle mall in San Antonio Residence located at Malugay St. Gil Puyat Ave. Makati City.

Stark Fitness Gym grand opening

The brand new gym, which is situated on the 2nd Floor of San Antonio Mall along Buendia Ave, opened its door last January 27, 2023. This grand opening event attended by some of the well-known celebrities such as Max Collins, Jameson Blake, Winwyn Marquez, Michelle Vito, Pat Sugui, Tyronne Tan, Kim Rodriguez, model Kirst Viray and fitness influencers like Princess Legazpi, Dan of Fitness, Coach Legran, Coach Anton and with them some of the media both online and traditional joined to the event. As the gym showcases its own premium and quality equipment, the guests also enjoy the amenities that the gym can offer like the bungee fitness class and infra-red sauna to relax after their workout.

Getting into a workout routine doesn’t have to be boring.

The luxurious club will be offering personal training sessions and some of the most unique fitness classes such as the Bungee Fitness/Fly Class, currently the only one open in the Philippines, where people can experience a low-intensity workout jumping and flying while suspended on a rope. Everyone can also enjoy the Pound, an exercise class with a rock-star flair that consists of drumming, cardio, and strength training. Enjoy access to elite personal trainers, Zumba, yoga, or HIIT STEP classes. And when signing up, a free training assessment is included to develop your action plan and attack fitness head-on.

From Passion to Career.

Ms. Isabelle Lim, being a fitness enthusiast wanted to share her passion by opening its first brick and mortar store at SM Megamall and now by opening a fitness gym for Filipino people. As she shares on the gym grand opening event “ after opening up our first showroom in megamall, we wanted to expand into a fitness center to truly encapsulate that our fitness equipment is premium and high quality, meant also for commercial gyms. We plan to create a community where “being fit” means being able to provide one's own life and well being. Stark Fitness gym will not only focus on fitness but also wellbeing and mental health. Supporting all sizes and gender. On the business side, We plan to open up more fitness centers in the coming months and open up for franchising in the future.”

Pre-selling continues …

Stark Fitness Gym at San Antonio Residences continues its pre-selling promo of Php 2199/month for the first 3 months* inclusive of all the perks and classes that the gym offers until the end of february.

**Php 2199 for the first 3 months and Php 2500 for the following months.Applicable for 1 yr contract. Save Php 9,303 for one year. And a one-time payment of Php 1500 for the access key

For updates about the brand, visit Stark Fitness Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok accounts. The complete list of products is available on STARK Fitness website, Lazada and Shopee pages.

For updates about the brand, visit Stark Fitness San Antonio Gym Facebook, Instagram and TikTok accounts. More information on memberships is available on STARK Fitness website.

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About STARK FITNESS

Stark Fitness is a fitness and wellness brand that offers premium and quality home and commercial fitness equipment, fitness accessories, and memberships in our fitness centers that plan to create a space and platform where fitness and health enthusiasts are connected to benefit the lifestyle of every Filipino.

For inquiries about STARK Fitness, please contact:

09989980258 or email us at

starkfitnessph@gmail.com

Aspiring baker-entrepreneurs win big at URC Flourish Pilipinas competition

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Universal Robina Corporation (URC) Flour Division recently awarded six aspiring entrepreneurs with bakery start-up packages in its baking business competition, Flourish Pilipinas 2022: The CEO Initiative.

The competition is part of URC’s efforts to support young Filipino bakers who dream of becoming future CEOs of their own baking businesses.

URC Flourish Pilipinas 2022: The CEO Initiative Manila leg (from left to right): Alaura Daele Pabandero (1st runner up), Ellison Dean C. Lee (Managing Director, URC Flour), Sandra Camille Montenegro (Grand Winner), Marilyn Grande Esguerra (R&D Chapter Lead Snackfoods, URC), Jeremy Garcia (2nd runner up), and Dennis J. Magallanes (Deputy Chief Financial Officer, URC Agro-Industrial and Commodity Foods Group)

Participants from the Manila and Davao leg of The CEO Initiative were immersed in a series of technical trainings and business lectures. These aimed to hone their potential and equip them with knowledge that can be useful as they start their venture.

Six finalists made it to the final phase where they presented their business plans to a panel of experienced entrepreneurs. In the end, Manila leg’s Sandra Camille Montenegro, with her “3 Cs” (Cookies & Cream and Corn Cookies), and Davao leg’s Ericka Mae Tuliao of Davao, with “Kaka Mangifera”, were declared the grand prize winners. They each took home a start-up online bakery package worth P200,000.

URC Flourish Pilipinas 2022: The CEO Initiative Davao leg (from left to right): Jhon Michael Sarabia (1st runner up), Ellison Dean C. Lee (Managing Director, URC Flour), Ericka Mae Tuliao (Grand Winner), Marilyn Grande Esguerra (R&D Chapter Lead Snackfoods, URC), John Kenneth Nogodulia (2nd runner up), and Dennis J. Magallanes (Deputy Chief Financial

The first and second runners-up were given start-up packages worth P100,000 and P50,000, respectively. All the winners received top-of-the-line baking equipment, high-quality ingredients and access to industry network.

The CEO Initiative is one of the many activities under “Flourish Pilipinas”, URC’s program that aims to support the baking industry of the country. Since its launch in 2017, URC has conducted several activities that promote bread and pastry baking as a viable form of livelihood for Filipinos.

For more information and updates on URC Flour, follow its Facebook page. For more info about URC, visit its official website.

GCash partners with Grab Philippines for easy, hassle-free direct cashless payment option

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GCash, Grab Philippines join forces for more convenient transactions. Grab users can use GCash to pay for the leading superapp’s services by February

As the country’s leading mobile wallet GCash partners with Grab Philippines, the country’s leader in transportation and deliveries, paying for your ride and food orders will soon be easier and hassle-free.

The landmark partnership will give Grab users access to the easiest, most convenient, and secure cashless transactions when they add GCash as a direct payment method on the Grab app. GCash will be officially available as a mode of payment on the Grab platform by February.

Through this partnership, users can simply choose GCash as their payment method, and pay cashless for GrabCar, GrabFood, GrabMart, GrabExpress and other Grab services with just a few taps on their smartphones. Moreover, this partnership enables users to avoid transfer fees which go as high as Php 50.

GCash and Grab Partnership Launch: GCash and Grab mark their milestone partnership with GCash available as a direct payment option in the Grab app by February.

(L-R) GCash Chief Marketing Officer Neil Trinidad, GCash Head of Commercial Sales and Operations Luigi Reyes, GCash Chief Commercial Officer Ren-Ren Reyes, GrabFin Philippines President Martha Elaine Borja, Head of GrabPay Philippines Cris Alcaraz, and Grab Philippines Country Marketing Head Justine Anne Aruta

“With this partnership, we once again realize our commitment to make the lives of Filipinos better each day by delivering a more convenient, secure, and cost-efficient way to pay for their rides and food and grocery deliveries. We look forward to this partnership and we will continuously innovate and build more partnerships that will improve the lives of the Filipinos”, said GCash president and CEO Martha Sazon.

To make their cashless transactions more convenient and rewarding, customers of Grab also get to avail of GCash exclusive deals, and get special treats when they pay for their transactions using GCash.

Country Head of Grab Philippines Grace Vera Cruz shared, “Grab Philippines is dedicated to empowering our stakeholders in a digital-first economy, and key to this is driving a deeper and wider cashless adoption in the country. With more Filipinos transacting via cashless means, we are accelerating our prospects of digital transformation. We look forward to collaborating with like-minded partners such as GCash on this agenda, and we are optimistic that through this partnership, we can improve the lives and livelihoods of many of our kababayans, while building a cashless, digital-first economy for all Filipinos.”

Grab is Southeast Asia’s leading superapp for ride hailing, food delivery, and on-demand grocery delivery. It touts strong foothold in markets like the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam. Prior to this development, GCash and Grab have already established a strategic collaboration. Their initial partnership has provided Filipinos safe, seamless, and secure digital experience by allowing users to transfer money from their GCash wallet to their GrabPay wallet, and vice-versa.

Building on GCash and Grab’s shared mission of addressing Filipinos’ daily needs, this partnership also helps in creating a more cash-lite and digitally driven economy.

As part of its vision of achieving “Finance for All”, GCash will continue to innovate and establish partnerships to offer affordable, convenient and safe services – making Filipino lives better every day and beyond, in the new normal.

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About GCash

GCash (G-Xchange, Inc.) is the #1 Finance App in the Philippines. Through the GCash App, 71M registered users can easily purchase prepaid airtime; pay bills at over 1,600 partner billers nationwide; send and receive money anywhere in the Philippines, even to other bank accounts; purchase from over 5.2M partner merchants and social sellers; and get access to savings, credit, loans, insurance and invest money, and so much more, all at the convenience of their smartphones. GCash is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mynt (Globe Fintech Innovations, Inc.), the first and only duacorn in the Philippines.

GCash was recognized by The Asian Banker (TAB) and by the IDC in 2021 for its outstanding digital financial inclusion programs.

About Grab

Grab is Southeast Asia’s leading superapp based on GMV in 2021 in each of food deliveries, mobility and the e-wallets segment of financial services, according to Euromonitor. Grab operates across the deliveries, mobility and digital financial services sectors in 480 cities in eight countries in the Southeast Asia region – Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Grab enables millions of people each day to access its driver- and merchant-partners to order food or groceries, send packages, hail a ride or taxi, pay for online purchases or access services such as lending, insurance, wealth management and telemedicine, all through a single “everyday everything” app. Grab was founded in 2012 with the mission to drive Southeast Asia forward by creating economic empowerment for everyone, and since then, the Grab app has been downloaded onto millions of mobile devices. Grab strives to serve a double bottom line: to simultaneously deliver financial performance for its shareholders and a positive social impact in Southeast Asia.

Snap better photos with the Xiaomi 12T Pro

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Tips, tricks to help you take breathtaking shots and #MakeMomentsMega

Elevate your smartphone photography game with the Xiaomi 12T Pro, an advanced triple-camera setup with high-resolution capabilities. Whether you're a professional photographer, or just looking to up your Instagram game, the Xiaomi 12T Pro offers a range of features to take your photos to the next level.

The Xiaomi 12T Pro allows you to easily capture stunning images. But it's not just about the camera's technical capabilities that matter, it's also about knowing how to use them.

Experiment with different shooting modes

The Xiaomi 12T Pro's main camera boasts a resolution of 200 megapixels, more than enough to capture stunning images on the fly. When taking pictures, make sure to set the camera resolution to 200MP to capture the highest level of detail and sharpness as possible.

Don't be afraid to experiment with different shooting modes. The Xiaomi 12T Pro offers a variety of modes, including Night mode, Pro mode, and AI mode, each designed to optimize your camera for specific types of shots. Play around with different modes, and see which one works best for you.

Manual focus is another feature that can take your photos to the next level. By adjusting the focus of your shot manually, you can easily capture image shots or specific details in a scene.

The wide-angle lens is another tool not to be overlooked; it’s great for capturing landscapes or group shots. Remember to switch to the wide-angle lens before you start shooting to ensure you're getting the most out of this feature.

Lighting can greatly affect the final outcome of a shot and the Xiaomi 12T Pro's camera performs great in various lighting conditions. Experiment with different lighting setups and angles to see which one works best for the scene you’re trying to capture or mood you want to evoke.

When it comes to capturing movement, the Xiaomi 12T Pro is equipped to handle it in all its forms, from blurred or panned movement to intentional camera movement and sharp movement. But to truly capture movement effectively, you need to understand the principles of composition.

One key composition principle to remember is the rule of space. This principle states that you should leave room in front of moving objects in the composition, allowing them to move into the frame. This creates a sense of movement and dynamism in the photo.

Another great technique to try with the Xiaomi 12T Pro is reflection photography, which can lead to unique perspectives and add depth to your shots.

Xiaomi photography masterclass

Xiaomi recently conducted two masterclasses to guide users of the Xiaomi 12T series phones in making the most of their device's imaging system. The first session focused on "Movement" and was led by Filipino former actor and photographer John Manalo.

The second session delved into "People Photography" and was also conducted by John Manalo, collaborating with photographer Angelo Mendoza.

The next Xiaomi Masterclass session will focus on "Night Photography" and will be led by the Sinopinas Team of travel photographers Alexis Lim, Karl Ivan Presentacion, and John Austria. The session is scheduled to take place on February 4th, 2023 Registration is open to all users of the Xiaomi 12T series smartphones (including the Mi 10T, Mi 10T Pro, Xiaomi 11T, Xiaomi 11T Pro, Xiaomi 12T, and Xiaomi 12T Pro).

The class is free, but slots are limited, so be sure to sign up via the link provided on Xiaomi's official Facebook page to secure your spot. For more information on the

Xiaomi Xiaomi 12T series, visit Xiaomi’s official website.