Responsible travel and surfing highlighted at Reef‘s Free the Sea Movement 2

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Reef promotes responsible travel through “Free the Sea Movement 2” held in Nalu Surf Camp in Baler, Aurora, Quezon Province. 

Reef, a surf and lifestyle brand known worldwide in partnership with WWF Philippines as it hosts Free the Sea Movement 2 this September 29 until October 1 , 2017 as it continues promoting responsible travel and environmental conservation.

Baler, Aurora is one of the country’s top hotspots for surfing. Aurora is a paradise for surfers, with its long coastline exposed to the Pacific Ocean.

The exciting three-day event treated guests to a slew of fun activities that had them riding the waves while helping to preserve the beauty of Sabang Beach. 

Free the Sea 2 opened with a coastal clean-up and talk from WWF Philippines on sustainable tourism, a cause near and dear to Reef’s heart as it is in line with Reef’s global humanitarian outreach campaign “We Heart.” 

“As travelers, we may be just passing through other beaches and cities but through our We Heart campaign, we want to educate people on the importance of leaving a positive impact on the local communities we visit,” 

“With more and more travelers discovering the beauty of our islands and with the rise of local tourism, now is a good time for us to educate people on the environmental impact tourism has and how we all need to work together maintain our beaches so people can continue to enjoy them for years to come,” Marnelli Gaerlan, Marketing Head for Reef, shared. 

Together with WWF, Surfari Philippines and volunteers, Reef spearheaded the coastal clean-up that aims to restore and preserve the beauty of Sabang Beach. 

Afterwards, guests then got to enjoy what Sabang Beach was famous for – amazing waves and surfing! 

Volunteers got the chance to reconnect with nature and learn how to surf with free surfing lessons conducted by Nalu Surf Camp. 

In the evening, they were also treated to laid-back beachside music with performances from Soundcloud Philippines’ Ann Clerigo, the soulful music of Banna Harbera, and an open mic show which include the turnover of Reef’s donation to WWF, amounting to P30,000, which would go towards WWF’s environmental programs.

The next day opened with even more to offer surfing enthusiasts, as they witness the Surfari Beginners’ Competition, followed by a festive After Party which capped the weekend. 

Aside from receiving their well-earned awards, surfers alongside the volunteers jammed to the sound of indie rapper Eazyhead, party-starter remixes and originals from DJ Doms Badwolf & DJ CC – the perfect end to a beautiful beach day in Baler!

“We are really excited for this year’s Free the Sea Movement. Baler is the perfect setting for us to promote responsible travel and environmental conservation, while at the same time, giving everyone a taste of what they can enjoy if we remember to care of our beaches – which is delicious local food and music, white beaches, clear water and of course, gigantic waves and surfing like no other!” Gaerlan said.

Reef’s ‘Free the Sea Movement: Baler” was sponsored by Juan Light Studio, Bike King’s Kitchen, Madison’s Cafe Baler, La Patricia Hotel, Baler and The Shack, Baler with music partners Ann Clerigo, Banna Harbera, Eazyhead, DJ Domes Badwolf and DJ CC.

CHEERS TO EVERYDAY ANNIVERSARY FACEBOOK CONTEST

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Cheers is brand of quality hygienic napkins in all configurations, kitchen and paper towels and other party or get-together needs such as starch-based cutleries and trash bags.

Brings life to everyday celebrations

Contest Mechanics:

1. The Cheers to Everyday anniversary promo will run until October 31, 2017. Winner will be determined by November 12, 2017.

2. To join the contest:

Become a fan of the Cheers PH Facebook Fanpage by accessing https://www.facebook.com/CheersPh/ and hitting the Like button.

Once done, go to the Facebook timeline of Cheers PH and look for the “Cheers to Everyday” anniversary contest tab.

Fill out the registration for (first name, last name, address, email address, mobile number).

Upload a photo that shows your best Cheers moment with loved ones and tell us why Cheers makes your everyday special. There should be at least one Cheers product in the photo. 

Photos must in jpeg format and must be less than 1MB file size. Include the hashtags #CheersToEveryday and #CheersPH.

3. Criteria for judging:

• Creativity – 40%
• Relevance to theme – 30%
• Overall Presentation – 30%

4. The winner will be announced on the Cheers PH Facebook page on November 12, 2017 and will be notified via registered mail, email and telephone call.

5. The winner will win an overnight stay for two in a Deluxe Room, Twin Sharing at Okada Manila (Breakfast included).

Check this out! 

https://www.facebook.com/CheersPh/photos/a.1795820434002303.1073741828.1752580964992917/1915217125395966/?type=3&theater 

CHEERS! 

Globe MyBusiness, Globe Labs host free “Integrate” forum on new and emerging digital technologies

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With the continuous need for IT managers, key decision makers, and system integrators in the Philippines to learn more about the ever-evolving digital landscape, Globe Telecom will host a free forum to equip participants with knowledge and tools that will allow them to take advantage of new and emerging digital technologies and apply them to everyday business transactions.

Dubbed as “Integrate”, the special event will be held on Oct 12, 2-7pm at Ibiza Beach Club in Bonifacio Global City. It is led by two business units of Globe – Globe MyBusiness, which caters to the needs of Filipino entrepreneurs; and Globe Labs, which provides both businesses and developers with telco-powered APIs and digital solutions.

“It is the mandate of Globe myBusiness and Globe Labs to provide cutting edge solutions that will allow businesses to be at the forefront of innovation. This event not only encourages knowledge-sharing about the latest trends and developments in technology which can be used by various industries but will also introduce telco-powered application program interfaces (APIs),” said Derrick Heng, Senior Advisor for Globe myBusiness.

Globe Labs telco-powered APIs, for instance, can provide automated SMS, voice, sponsored access and rewards capabilities, among others. APIs help drive business growth by increasing customer reach, improving customer engagement and streamlining operations, all done at scale.

To make it easier for the participants to understand how APIs can work for them, “Integrate” will feature several industry-focused booths to showcase a range of APIs via different real-time demo experiences such as billing reminder through call or text, instant hotel confirmation bookings, location tracking of items being shipped, customer feedback via SMS, and flash sale reminders from retail companies, among others.

The event will also feature discussions by industry experts to provide added value to the attendees. Speakers include: Franco Lio Eisma, Google Cloud Crusader for Southeast Asia; Scott Brown, Global Sales Head, Amazon Connect, Amazon Web Services; and Glenn Estrella, Vice President, Globe Digital Ventures.

Delegates will also have a chance to win a Samsung LED TV and/or a Samsung Galaxy Note8 with as much as 3,000 Globe Labs API credits. 

To register and know more about Integrate, please visit integrate.globelabs.com.ph.

ABS-CBN unveils newest drama “Love Will Lead You Back”

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ABS-CBN formally announced the upcoming small screen team ups of Jericho Rosales, Yen Santos, Yam Concepcion, and Sam Milby in its newest drama about marriage, family, and love titled “Love Will Lead You Back.”

“Unlike the other shows which focus on infidelity, we went the other way around. The thrust of our show is how to stay faithful in your marriage. You are also going to see real characters that will struggle on how they will fix their respective marriages,” said Jericho in a the media announcement held recently in ABS-CBN.

“Love Will Lead You Back” marks the first time Jericho and Sam will work on a teleserye together. The show also serves as a reunion project for Sam and director FM Reyes.

“Direk FM was my director in my first teleserye, which was ‘Maging Sino Ka Man.’ After 12 years, we will be working with each other again so I am really excited” shared Sam.

Yam and Yen, meanwhile, return on the spotlight as the show’s leading ladies and are both equally excited to start taping.

“Before, I was only watching them on TV. Now I have the chance to work with them,” Yam shared.

“My character here is different from what I have done before, which were light roles. Here, I’m more mature and I’m also married,” explained Yen.

Aside from the media announcement, the production of “Love Will Lead You Back” surprised Jericho, who celebrated his birthday last Sept. 22, with an AVP video of birthday greetings of the Kapamilya stars he worked with like Claudine Barretto, Anne Curtis, Bela Padilla, Erich Gonzales, Maja Salvador, and Piolo Pascual.

He also got emotional with the tribute video for his career milestones that proved his worth being the Asian Drama King. Most of Echo’s teleseryes are now being enjoyed in Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Latin America.

Also joining the cast are Allan Paule, Lotlot de Leon, Amy Austria, Cris Villanueva, Christian Bables, Hero Angeles, and Gab Lagman.

“Love Will Lead You Back” will be under the production unit headed by Ruel Bayani.

For updates, follow @lwlyb_abscbn on Instagram, @RSBDramaUnitNew on Twitter and like the show’s official Facebook page athttps://www.facebook.com/rsbunit/.

Alisah Bonaobra finallly secures spot on the Six Chair Challenge in the Girls of The X Factor UK

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The 22-Year-Old Singer Was Asked To Give Up Her Seat, But The Audience Demanded To Bring Her Back

The X Factor UK journey continues for Alisah Bonaobra as she secured a spot in the Six Chair Challenge in the Girls category to be mentored by judge Sharon Osbourne in today’s episode of the show.

Alisah walked on stage in her red evening gown and performed a classic Celine Dion hit All By Myself, that drove the crowd, other contestants, and judges Nicole Scherzinger and Louis Walsh on their feet.

“Your style is very dated, it’s very cabaret for me, but you have this amazing gift, this voice, it’s huge.” Sharon told Alisah after her performance.

All the seats were taken when she performed but judge Sharon made sure she got one by making Taliah Dorto give up hers.

But getting a seat after performing was not a guarantee until all the acts finished their performances. Alisah knew this when Sharon made her give up the seat for Grace Davies. This decision shocked not just the audience but the rest of the judges as well.

Simon Cowell could not believe what happened and walked out.

Judge Louis Walsh also expressed his disbelief with the decision. “Oh no, no you can’t do that!”

The audience chanted loudly asking Sharon to bring her back, to which Sharon responded.

“Please guys, would you please give me time to receive the last two girls and then I can think about it?”

The Filipino-Australian hopeful Elysa V also secured a seat after her performance of Meghan Trainor’s Me Too, but after a while, Sharon made her give up her seat for the last act to perform, Georgina Panton.

All the seats were taken during this time, but the crowd is clearly not satisfied with the decision. For the second time, they chanted loudly asking Sharon to bring Alisah back.

“Okay you guys! Oh, you are so hard to please!” Sharon expressed. “Alright, I’m gonna bring Alisah back but I wanna hear a sing off with her and Scarlett, and Rai Elle.

The crowd got very excited and cheered really loud as soon as Alisah walked back on stage.

“Girls, I am so sorry to make you all do this, but what do I do when there’s so much talent here and the audience, I have to listen to the audience. But no matter what, I have two chairs and three girls.” Sharon told the girls before they start their second performance for the last chance to get a seat. “I want you to all do a sing off for me because you’re all so talented, don’t forget that!” she added.

Alisah, who had been crying since she walked back on stage was the last to take her chance on the sing off.

“Don’t be afraid, come on stand your ground” said Sharon before she starts singing.

Alisah showed how badly she wanted that seat and surprised everyone with her powerful version of Bang Bang by Jessie J, Ariana Grande, and Nicki Minaj. Making sure she hit all the high notes and aced the rap part of the song.

She made almost everyone stand from their seats, and judge Nicole Scherzinger even went up on the judges’ table and danced while Alisah was performing.

After her surprising performance, the crowd, and judges Nicole Scherzinger and Louis Walsh were all on their feet.

“Well Alisah, you showed me didn’t you?” Sharon exclaimed.

She then decided let go of Scarlett Lee, kept Rai Elle Williams, and had Alisah finally lock in one of the six chairs.

The judges then went up on stage to congratulate the girls who made it, where Sharon remained in awe of Alisah’s sing off performance.

“Where were you hiding that? Oh my Lord!” Sharon told Alisah.

The girls who are in the Six Chair challenge are Deanna, Alisah, Rai Elle, Grace, Georgina and Holly. They are all moving to the next round of the competition which is the judges house.

The X Factor UK airs first and exclusive on RTL CBS Entertainment same day as the UK on Sundays and Mondays at 10:30am with primetime encores Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays at 9:00pm. 

RTL CBS Entertainment is available on SKYcable channels 53(SD) and 196(HD), SKYdirect channel 35, Destiny Cable channel 53, and Cablelink channels 37(SD) and 313(HD).