Ben&Ben drops envelope-pushing single “Could Be Something,” announces international tour

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After drawing more than 60 thousand fans for their homecoming concert last year and gaining accolades for their performance at Hong Kong’s Clockenflap Music & Arts Festival 2023, Filipino nine-piece collective Ben&Ben marks the introduction of a new era with the release of “Could Be Something” on June 30, Friday at midnight.

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The Filipino band is also set to debut the electronic-leaning

track live in their upcoming 5-city international tour

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Signaling a new chapter of musical growth and evolution, Ben&Ben’s first single of 2023 is a big step forward. This time, the multi-awarded band infuses their guitar-driven folk/pop-rock roots with city pop elements, tropicalia beats, and twinkling production touches, for a more electronic-leaning track. Together with co-producers timothy Run and Sam Marquez, they collectively brought a new dimension to Ben&Ben’s sound. “We wanted the instrumentation and production to capture a more mature kind of hope, so we used slightly darker chords, coupled with tight rhythms, to bring out a unique kind of catharsis for the listener, for our Liwanag,” Ben&Ben explains in a collective statement. “Together with our co-producers, we built the soundscapes to reflect a lush, yet tighter than ever sound for the band.”

According to the Pagtingin hitmakers, “Could Be Something” delves into the often-overlooked phase before taking a leap of faith. It candidly addresses moments of overthinking and overprocessing, providing a relatable narrative for all.

“Could Be Something is a song about turning doubt into belief,” Ben&Ben shares. “It’s the revival of hope after being caught in a very cynical place. It’s the feeling you get after meeting someone who unexplainably makes you believe in love again, or finding a new passion that sparks life in you.”

The nine-piece act reveals that, beyond being a love song, their new single doubles as an anthem for people grappling with doubt. “It offers a reminder to believe, surrender, and let go during challenging times,” the acclaimed Filipino group adds.

The band worked together with Ben&Ben Music Production, the management team behind the band’s entire operations, music production and marketing efforts, to embark on this new journey. Since the pandemic, the band has been self-managed by a tightly knit, yet efficient team of people that the band believes in, and trusts wholeheartedly.

International Tour

Ben&Ben plans to debut a live performance of “Could Be Something” in the coming months, as they headline their nationwide tour in key cities across the country. Additionally, for the first time ever, they will be taking the song to an international audience with an international tour that kicks off in London, followed by Los Angeles, Toronto, Sydney, and Dubai. This is in collaboration with ABS- CBN Global and 1MX Music Festival. More details will be revealed in the coming weeks via their social media accounts and official website.

Ben&Ben’s “Could Be Something” is the first song to be will be out on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment on June 30, 2023.

#MangInasalFamilyFiesta TikTok Challenge wins Gold at Asia-Pacific Stevie® Awards

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Mang Inasal, the country’s Grill Expert, has won a Gold Stevie® Award for its #MangInasalFamilyFiesta TikTok Challenge in the 2023 Asia-Pacific Stevie® Awards.

The recognition was given under the "Innovation in the Use of Viral Media or Word of Mouth" category. Over 800 nominations were considered in various categories for this year's Stevie Awards, and the winners were determined by more than 100 judges worldwide.

Veering away from traditional advertising and paid media, Mang Inasal capitalized on viral marketing with the use of TikTok and user-generated content to raise awareness, conversations, and sales from netizens on the newly launched Family Fiesta -- a special bundle of char-grilled favorites that’s perfect for office parties, family reunions, and various gatherings.

From October 20 to November 30, 2022, netizens were enticed to order the Family Fiesta, take fun consumption videos with their family or friends, and post their videos on TikTok.

The challenge generated over 30 million TikTok views within the campaign period, or 321% higher than the target. It was so successful that fun Family Fiesta videos continued to be posted in the platform even after the campaign, which helped promote the product and make it part of netizens’ holiday celebrations. Further, the #MangInasalFamilyFiesta TikTok Challenge translated to actual sales as it helped the brand consistently exceed targets over a three-month period.

“The #MangInasalFamilyFiesta TikTok Challenge was an exciting new way for us to launch a new product and it was surely worth it,” Mang Inasal business unit head Mike V. Castro. “Through their videos, we’ve seen how our customers enjoyed Family Fiesta in different ways, whether with their families, friends, and workmates. We are so happy that this campaign united the Mang Inasal community on TikTok.”

The Gold Stevie® Award is the latest in a string of recognitions gained by Mang Inasal for its impactful digital marketing communication initiatives. Last March, the brand bagged a Silver Anvil Award from the Public Relations Society of the Philippines for its 2022 #MomsRuleAtMangInasal Digital Marketing and Public Relations campaign. Mang Inasal was also honored by the Marketing Excellence Awards-Philippines with a Silver Award under the Excellence in Viral Marketing category for its “16 Cups Challenge,” a March 2022 initiative that happened after SB19 member, Stell mentioned his 16 cups of rice ‘record’ in Mang Inasal. It became a three-day trending topic on Twitter, evolving later into a nationwide challenge.

Want more Mang Inasal exclusives NOW? Visit www.manginasal.com for the latest updates, https://manginasaldelivery.com.ph for delivery deals, and follow Mang Inasal on social media!

COMCO’s Epic 7 Years Celebration Opens Cycle 20 of the Award-Winning Camp COMCO Mentorship Program

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COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises, a global award-winning powerhouse group of communication companies, is inviting all students and fresh graduates of communications, journalism, marketing and multimedia arts, to be part of the 20th cycle of its award-winning Camp COMCO Mentorship Program.

The Camp COMCO Mentorship Program is a communications apprenticeship program designed to transform communication, marketing and multimedia arts students and fresh graduates into revolutionary practitioners of the industry. With its intensive and comprehensive talent incubation sessions and industry linkage programs designed by COMCO Mundo’s pool of experts, Camp COMCO has been recognized for producing high-caliber young communications professionals since 2016, including alumni that work in the agency today. It has garnered 110 graduates that are now inducted as creative rebels and industry rockstars.

Cycle 20 is a milestone mark for the mentorship program as this is part of the #COMCOepic7years celebration, and interested participants can expect a more immersive mentorship experience in a hybrid set-up, giving everyone from all over the country an opportunity to join wherever they are.

For this cycle, aside from its comprehensive on-the-job training, Camp COMCO apprentices can expect to participate in more exciting activities that include a series of mentoring sessions with industry experts, multi-platform content development and creative presentation, highly anticipated brand events and multimedia production, the newly reinforced individual and team goal setting and career coaching, and ultimately, the House Wars competition, the program’s culminating initiative that allows everyone to exercise their communications planning and presenting skills with actual brand campaigns!

The 20th Cycle of the Camp COMCO Mentorship Program is set to kick-off soon! You may send your applications at headquarters@comcomundo.com.

To know more about COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises and the Camp COMCO Mentorship Program, visit www.COMCOMUNDO.com. Follow them on social media: facebook.com/COMCOmundo on Facebook, linkedin.com/company/comcomundo, and @comco_mundo on Instagram.

About Camp COMCO Mentorship Program

Built by the Agency’s pool of experts, Camp COMCO Mentorship Program is an intensive and comprehensive talent incubation initiative, industry linkage course, and apprenticeship program designed to transform communication, marketing, and multimedia arts students and fresh graduates into revolutionary practitioners of the industry. It won the Excellence Award for Communications Training and Education and was a finalist for Top Award for the same category in the Quill Awards of IABC (International Association of Business Communicators and the Gold Anvil Award for Specialized Public Relations Program from the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP).

About COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises

COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises is the parent company and umbrella group of COMCO’s existing and upcoming ventures and initiatives - a collective of agencies, companies, and programs dedicated to advancing the communications profession and related disciplines such as digital, media, advocacy, training and education, and entrepreneurship; to being a force for social change; to nurturing talent growth and workplace community culture; and to championing borderless collaboration. The COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises is comprised of COMCO Southeast Asia, COMCO Middle East and Africa, TARO AOX Digital + Integrated Communications, SEA Wave Pop Culture Studio, Camp COMCO Mentorship Program and Alumni Society, and Citizen COMCO Advocacy Program.

How Pia Wurtzbach Continues to Stay at her Best Self This Year

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Half way into 2023 and Pia Wurtzbach continues to win the year with her recent marriage with Jeremy Jauncey and being able to balance and conquer work, family duties, and health goals.

Pia has always been vocal about her health goals as one of her biggest focuses for the year, and achieving this not only involved improving her fitness track record to feel and look her best, but also maintaining a healthy diet so she can take on this journey that she is on.

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As a health advocate, Pia always chooses food that’s best for her health. Her go-to is Century Tuna. Whether if it’s for a breakfast or a snack, Century Tuna boasts a good amount of protein and Omega 3 DHA - and it’s easy to prepare and mixes well for a variety of dishes.

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“I know how challenging it is for everyone to eat healthy because of many reasons. I always get so busy with my schedule and work. That is why having easy-to-make meals with Century Tuna has been the best option for me. I can simply make a quick post-gym snack, or come-up with a hearty meal for lunch or dinner,” shared Pia Wurtzbach.

Aside from maintaining her health, Pia has also prioritized her quality time with loved ones before she embarked on her new journey as a newlywed wife to her partner Jeremy Jauncey. She has always been family-centered. She treasures being a doting aunt to her niece Lara and nephew Logan and when she’s not training for a marathon, Pia always makes it a point to make the most out of her free time by bonding with her family.

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Like Pia, achieving your healthy body goals can be easy with Century Tuna! For more easy ways to eat healthy, follow us at /CenturyTuna on Facebook or @centurytunasuperbods on Instagram for more updates. #QueenPiaForCenturyTuna

 

Explore the World with the new airasia Superapp!

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With the hustle and bustle of everyday life, everybody deserves to have the best travel experience possible and to live life in super style.

From being an airline, Capital A, formerly AirAsia Group, has ventured out towards becoming one of the leading online travel agencies (OTAs) in Southeast Asia with the all-in-one travel superapp we all need -- the airasia Superapp!

From booking your flights and finding the most comfortable accommodation to discovering the fastest route to your destination and getting the best online shopping deals, the airasia Superapp makes this all super easy - all while being rewarded. In just a few taps, you'll have access to tickets and flights with over 700 airlines, hotels, and transportation options globally.

airasia Superapp Chief Commercial Officer Mai Yin Tan shared, “We are very grateful for the warm reception of Filipinos towards airasia Superapp. As our way of showing our gratitude, we continue to improve our services and provide more affordable flights, hotels and travel essentials. Our vision remains clear, we want to make traveling more accessible so you can explore your way. This is why we wish to invite everyone to take part in our upcoming campaign launch as we try to reach more people and share the many things they can do with airasia Superapp.”

Designed to provide a seamless and enjoyable travel experience, its user-friendly interface and comprehensive features ensure that every aspect of your journey is taken care of.

Booking Flights

With the airasia Superapp, you can quickly search for available flights, compare prices, and select the best options that suit your travel needs. Ensuring that you have access to a diverse selection of flights from over 700 airlines, the app also provides you with a wide range of destinations. Once booked, you can review your itinerary any time you want and easily access your travel documents, including e-tickets, boarding passes, and the latest flight updates, all in one application. No more digging through emails or searching for confirmation numbers – everything is conveniently organized in the airasia Superapp.

Hotel Deals

The airasia Superapp goes the extra mile to ensure that you find the most comfortable accommodation for your stay. With a wide range of hotel options available, you can easily browse and compare prices, amenities, and check customer reviews. But what sets the airasia Superapp apart is its SNAP feature – a stroke of genius that combines flights and hotels into one unbeatable package. 

With SNAP, you can unlock incredible deals and save big on your travel expenses. Imagine finding the ideal flight and seamlessly bundling it with a hotel that suits your taste, all with just a few clicks. It's a winning combination that leaves you with more savings in your pocket to splurge on unforgettable experiences.

Rewards, Rewards, Rewards

To add to the excitement, reap what you sow as airasia Rewards Program proves that loyalty has its perks. Within the Superapp, you can earn points with every booking and transaction. airasia points are good as cash which can be redeemed for various travel perks, such as discounted flights, hotel upgrades, other airline privileges and even freebies. The points you earn can be exchanged for loyalty programs which you can give as a gift to your family and friends.

Easier Transport

The airasia Superapp doesn't just stop at basic travel necessities. It goes above and beyond to elevate your travel experience with a whole new level of convenience. You can book ferry and bus tickets to your destination. The apps' updated detailed maps and directions guarantee that you have the fastest and most efficient routes possible. It also provides notifications and alerts for delays, service disruptions, and alternative routes to help you navigate the local transportation network efficiently.

Shop and Splurge

Understanding that shopping is an integral part of the travel experience, airasia Superapp offers a seamless online shopping platform where you can discover exclusive deals and discounts from a wide range of partner merchants and duty free items. Whether you're looking for fashion, electronics, or local souvenirs, the app ensures that you conveniently find the best deals, allowing you to indulge in a little retail therapy while on the go.

“airasia Superapp is committed to making sure that travelers would make the most out of their hard-earned money as we offer affordable flight and hotel bundles. We are transforming the way we travel with this powerful platform,” said airasia Superapp Philippines Managing Director Ray Berja.

Get ready to Explore your way! Catch airasia Superapp’s biggest sale at SM Mall of Asia, Central Atrium on July 8, 2023. Admission is free.

For more information, download the airasia Superapp via Apple App Store or Google Play Store now and follow the @airasiasuperapp.ph on Facebook and Instagram.