Filipino R&B star JP Bacallan drops “Señorita,” his debut single under Sony Music Entertainment

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The sultry banger shows admiration over someone’s irresistible charm

Filipino newcomer JP Bacallan swoons over someone’s beauty on "Señorita,” out today via Sony Music Entertainment.

With soulful vocals sliding down effortlessly on a delicate mix of Latin-inspired grooves, acoustic guitars, and sensuous percussions, the R&B single shows JP Bacallan at his most confident, showcasing the versatility of his instrument.

The budding singer-songwriter dedicates the track to someone dear to his heart. “I want to lift her up and let her realize how precious she is to me,” says the charismatic crooner. “I personally wrote this song as my way of expressing appreciation.”

Produced by his constant collaborator Nexxfriday, “Señorita” projects an energy that is undeniably charming but filled with so much passion and soul. From the moment the instrumentation drops, it becomes even clearer that the song will set fire to the dancefloor and encourage every listener to join in the ecstatic fun.

“Our normal process for creating a song is that he will give me the beat, and once I feel the vibe, I will write down all my thoughts,” JP Bacallan shares.

“Señorita” is the official debut project of JP Bacallan under Sony Music Entertainment. Before getting signed by a major record label, Bacallan has racked up close to a hundred million views on YouTube. He has worked with some of the biggest names in Pinoy hiphop, including Gloc-9 and Pricetagg. The Pasig-based artist also made a strong impression on mainstream television as one of the contestants of Showtime’s Tawag ng Tanghalan, where he wowed the audience with his compelling singing style and sultry tone.

JP Bacallan’s "Señorita” is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment.

Beautiful Stories of CHERRY Warriors : Stories of Courage and Inspiration

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For years, October has been widely observed as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It has been creating massive consciousness on the disease that affects millions of people around the globe.

As per the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), since the 1980s, breast cancer has been the leading type of the disease affecting the country’s female population, with 16 out of 100 women to be potentially diagnosed. According to World Health Organization (2023), breast cancer is also now reportedly the most common form of cancer in the world that caused 685,000 deaths globally in 2020.

CHERRY joins in this campaign to help spread awareness on breast cancer and the importance of early detection. It also aims to share inspiring message of the organization’s very own Pink Warriors— Ginalyn Tan, VP for Finance; Agnes Conopio, PR and CSR Head; and Sheree Maagma, Senior HR Officer. They all won the battle against breast cancer. It was a fight they overcame with their families, close friends, church mate and co-workers’ strong and reliable support.

Furthermore, one that significantly had a huge help during their challenging time is The Magna Carta of Women (MCW). MCW is a comprehensive law on women's human rights that aims to end discrimination by recognizing, defending, upholding, and promoting the rights of Filipino women. This includes the entitlement of those who have undergone gynecology-related surgeries of up to 60 days of paid leave.

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the inspiring message of the three pink women warriors of CHERRY only punctuate that breast cancer is a fight that must be faced with courage and full of hope. This is where CHERRY underscores the importance of consistent check-up, regular breast self-examination, as well as of annual mammogram because early detection is your best protection.

For years, this is one of the advocacies that CHERRY has been in the forefront of magnifying. CHERRY believes that raising awareness on breast cancer is not to be carried out only by individuals but should extend to the society as a whole.

Learn more about CHERRY and its other CSR programs through:

Cherry Cares by MSN Foundation Inc Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CherryCaresbyMSNFI

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CHERRY caRES is the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) principle of Cherry Mobile that stands for Customers, nAtural Resources, Employees, and Society. It embodies the deep desire of the company to give back, share, care, and create a positive impact not just for its own people but more for the greater whole. Since 2011, CHERRY caREs laid the groundwork for the establishment of MSN Foundation, now the corporate foundation of CHERRY. It has spun various education, health, environment, livelihood, and community development programs in the hope of improving lives and igniting change in the nation one community at a time.

Hailing the Victors: vivo School Tour at College of St. Benilde

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The 5th leg of the vivo School Tour held at the De La Salle - College of St. Benilde on October 25 (Wednesday) turned into a thrilling spectacle, as a massive crowd of Benildeans flocked the university’s sports complex to witness the riveting 3 on 3 basketball challenge!

As vivo continues to establish a strong partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA), it fulfills its commitment to being a significant supporter of basketball, a sport highly valued among Filipinos, especially college students.

The focal point of the event was the gripping basketball clashes involving 6 teams, each comprised of skilled and ambitious players, that fiercely competed to advance to the finals.

But the excitement did not stop there. It was not only a display of athletic excellence but also a celebration of artistry. The gen z audience erupted in cheers as team i and Romançon showcased their stunning dance performances!

Feeling major FOMO? Here are the highlights of the vivo School Tour at De La Salle - College of St. Benilde brought to you by the vivo V29 Series:

Groupie of animo sportsmanship

Adrian Chua, vivo Assistant Brand Marketing Manager, posed with Coach Eric Altamirano and the basketball players after extending his best wishes for a fair play to everyone.

Game time

Benildean players went all in and demonstrated their immense athletic skills on the court.

vivo Club frenzy

In the midst of the games, students of CSB flocked the vivo Club registration booth to join and explore the exciting perks for its members, including learning more about vivo as one of the leading smartphone companies in the Philippines and gaining insights into its latest innovations.

Electrifying dance routines

Along with the fast-paced dribbles and high-flying slam dunks, the midcourt was also graced by TikTok-famous all-female dance group, team i (top photo), and CSB’s official resident dance company, Romançon (bottom photo), in between the exhilarating matches.

Victorious smiles

The 2 winning teams were all smiles as they secured their victory for the finals.

The vivo V29 smartphone boasts an impressive camera system, packing a 50MP OIS main sensor, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP depth, and a 50MP selfie shooter. What's more? With this phone's Sports Mode, users should get ready to capture perfect moments, even in motion!

The last leg of the vivo School Tour takes place on November 8 at De La Salle University - Manila.

All of the winning teams from the participating schools (namely Lyceum University, University of the Philippines - Diliman, Jose Rizal University, National University, De La Salle - College of St. Benilde, and De La Salle University - Manila) will be competing at the Grand Finals that will be held at the Music Hall in SM Mall of Asia on November 18 and 19, 2023.

Don't miss the chance to be part of this journey with vivo Philippines. Follow them on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and TikTok for the latest news and announcements.

 

BPI AIA welcomes Neri Miranda as their Newest Brand Ambassador

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Celebrity mom and entrepreneur Neri Miranda joins BPI AIA as their newest brand ambassador. Known for her savvy business acumen and entrepreneurial pursuits, she represents the new breed of Filipinas who strive to work hard and constantly look for ways to provide more for their family.

Together with her husband and Parokya ni Edgar frontman, Chito Miranda, who is currently a BPI AIA ambassador himself, the couple continues to inspire many Filipinos because of their shared values, love for their family, and advocacy of spreading financial literacy and securing the future of Filipino families.

 

In a vlog published on the BPI AIA YouTube Channel and Facebook Page, Chito and Neri shared their story and journey of love, and how BPI AIA has been a part of their lives, especially in building their family and business.

 

“We are pleased to have Neri join us as our newest brand ambassador. Together with her husband, they both share the same principles, values, and vision of BPI AIA to help Filipinos live healthier, longer, and better lives,” said Karen Custodia, BPI AIA CEO. “As part of the AIA Philippines Group, we at BPI AIA continue to strengthen our commitment to empower individuals and growing families like theirs through our financial solutions fit for any life stage.”

 

The launch of the partnership is part of BPI AIA’s latest campaign, “Love is Better Said” which emphasizes that protecting your family’s future through financial security is a great way to express one’s love. BPI AIA encourages everyone to take the step towards a more secure future through proper financial planning.  In this way, we are able to show how much we love our families because love is better said with BPI AIA.

 

BPI AIA invites you to watch Neri and Chito’s trip down memory lane as they share their story of love together with BPI AIA. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLRL0kE9-F4

 

CitySavings ramps up disaster preparedness program for the public education sector

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City Savings Bank (CitySavings), the thrift arm subsidiary of the Aboitiz-led Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank)  leveled up its advocacy for disaster preparedness for the communities it serves through its Disaster Risk and Reduction (DRR) 101 Program. This program ensures beneficiaries of public schools in the Philippines have the proper equipment to help them prepare for possible disasters or calamities in the future. 

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS IN SCHOOLS: Together with the Aboitiz Foundation, City Savings Bank (CitySavings) has donated emergency and medical equipment to 16 School Division Offices (SDOs) and conducted 106 Weather and Tropical Cyclone 101 Training sessions nationwide since 2015. This is the Bank’s commitment to help create a better and safer learning environment to improve the country’s public education system. 

In the aftermath of disasters and calamities, one of the most vulnerable sectors in the country is the education sector. In 2022, the Department of Education (DepEd) declared they needed around PhP 18 million to repair, rehabilitate, and reconstruct schools damaged during disasters and calamities that hit the country.

Together with the Aboitiz Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of the Aboitiz Group, CitySavings has conducted 106 Weather and Tropical Cyclone 101 Training sessions nationwide since 2015. This impact program aims to strengthen educators’ capability on disaster preparedness through basic weather knowledge, empower them to prepare and protect their communities and create their own disaster preparedness programs to reduce the impact of weather-related disasters. 

Through its DRR 101 program completed this 2023, CitySavings has donated emergency and medical equipment to 16 School Division Offices (SDOs) addressing not just the issue of disaster, but also the SDOs’ call for help in alleviating the impact of the global pandemic. Donating to disaster preparedness means investing in systems that will allow the schools to deploy staff and resources quickly and effectively once a disaster strikes. 

DRR 101 contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. DRR is an integral part of social and economic development. The program is also part of CitySavings’ commitment to creating a better and safer learning environment to improve the country’s public education system.