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Filipinos will now experience more seamless commutes as beep™ operator AF Payments Inc. announced that QR ticket acceptance is going live in four partner bus lines, namely, BGC Bus, TAS Trans, Precious Grace Transport Services, and San Agustin Transport. These cover several areas in the cities of Taguig, Makati, and Las Piñas, as well as the provinces of Cavite, Laguna, and Bulacan. beep™ continues to expand its use of QR technology that it pioneered in the transport sector. It has partnered with GCash to allow commuters to generate their own prepaid beep™ QR ticket anytime anywhere, thereby eliminating the need…

Chef and foodie Happy Ongpauco-Tiu is set to inspire more viewers to discover their own happy place in the lifestyle show fittingly dubbed “Happy Place,” which is set to air on Metro Channel every Saturday at 7 pm beginning February 12. “I’m very proud of this show because not only will you learn a lot of new recipes and kitchen hacks but you will also get inspired with touching stories and life lessons that will help you find your Happy Place,” said the culinary master who comes from the clan behind the Barrio Fiesta chain of restaurants. “Happy Place” chronicles…

Well-loved infotainment program AHA! scores finalist status at the prestigious Prix Jeunesse International Festival 2022, joining shortlisted entries from 41 countries. The GMA Public Affairs show was among hundreds of international children’s programs submitted this year. Aside from being a finalist, AHA! will also be included in the festival catalogue 2021/2022 dubbed “Quality in Children’s TV Worldwide.” AHA! host Drew Arellano expressed his gratitude to the Prix Jeunesse Foundation for recognizing the show and attributed this latest milestone to the entire AHA! team. “Thank you for this amazing acknowledgment from a legendary award-giving body. I am honored to be the…

This New Year, Sony is yet again taking innovation to new heights, bringing a spectacular viewing experience that complement only the most opulent lifestyles with a state-of-the-art home entertainment masterpiece, the BRAVIA XR Master Series Z9J. Elevate your living space The Z9J is Sony’s best one yet, with its smartest 8K Cognitive Intelligence TV loaded with premium features and technologies, making for a perfect statement piece in your entertainment room. With its sleek, minimalist one slate design that embraces the screen in a single pane of glass, the Z9J will suit your home’s interiors elegantly as it keeps you focused…

Joy Crookes today shares the video for her new single ‘19th Floor’, taken from her debut album Skin, which was released in October via Insanity Records to critical acclaim and landed at number 5 in the UK Official Charts, cementing her place as one of the most exciting breakthrough talents the UK has to offer. Skin includes the tracks ‘Feet Don’t Fail Me Now’, title track ‘Skin’, ‘When You Were Mine’ and new single ‘Trouble’, as well as new single ‘19th Floor’, which is inspired by Joy’s grandmother who lives on the 19th floor of a tower block in Stockwell,…

Due to the rise of the new Omicron variant and an influx of COVID-19 cases in the country, Filipinos are once again confined to their homes, either due to implementations by their local government units, or self-imposing these measures just to keep safe. This means that certain medical tests and procedures have gone back to being remotely accessed. Fortunately, Cardinal Santos Medical Center (CSMC) is prepared for such a situation. Continuing with their quality and patient-centered services, the institution expanded its mobile clinic program with their latest healthcare innovation, Hospital on Wheels. Taking its cue from its predecessor, the Cardinal…

Piolo Pascual, multi-awarded Kapamilya actor, completed the 100-step challenge of SKY’s “Isang Daang Hakbang Sa Pagtutulungan: Kapamilya Virtual Run” and encouraged others to do the same until February 28. “Typhoon Odette wreaked havoc in several parts of our country. Until now, many Filipinos are still struggling and need help. Kapamilya, let us do our part and take that step,” Piolo said as he joined the Kapamilya Virtual Run that is part of ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN Foundation’s fundraising efforts for the victims of Super Typhoon Odette. When the virtual run officially began, the Kapamilya Ultimate Heartthrob further showed his support for…

In a world fighting the accelerating effects of climate change, an abundant, resilient, and sustainable construction material has proven itself to be one of the best tools in mitigating this environmental phenomenon: bamboo. This was the main message of Pablo Jorillo, general manager of Base Bahay Foundation, at the International Conference on Project Management 2021, which focused on the theme “Project Management Towards Resiliency and Recovery.” Jorillo specifically discussed the Management of Carbon Sequestration and Emission Reduction Along the Bamboo Value Chain, as Base Bahay’s research and work advocates for the use of bamboo to build more affordable housing communities…

The recent Senate ratification of the reconciled version of House Bill No. 9007 and Senate Bill No. 2237 that seeks to regulate the use and sale of vaporized nicotine products (VNP) or e-cigarettes has put the Philippines one step closer to helping the country’s smokers properly switch away from harmful tobacco smoking. Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto who had championed the passage of the bill said that the bill “is expected to encourage a shift from smoking the unhealthier cigarettes to these alternative less harmful products.” Despite some groups’ efforts to portray the bill in a negative light, Senator…

For the first time in the Philippines, ABS-CBN, the country’s leading content provider, announced its partnership with YouTube to develop and produce a new original series that will stream exclusively on the video streaming platform. “How to Move On in 30 Days,” a romantic-comedy featuring the fresh team-up of Maris Racal and Carlo Aquino, will premiere on YouTube this 2022. The co-production deal is the latest initiative of ABS-CBN to expand its digital content offerings and reach more audiences on YouTube with the goal of serving more Filipinos on various platforms. ABS-CBN has been streaming its live and on-demand shows…

In track-and-field, Usain Bolt is the most famous in the world, with his charismatic personality and undoubted talent. Despite having a slow start to his career, Bolt has become the greatest of all time. He is an eight-time Olympic gold winner, and the current world record holder for  the 100 meter dash, the 200 meter dash and the 4 x 100 meters relay. He is the fastest, most decorated sprinter in history. And what’s most remarkable about Usain Bolt is the fact that he’s accomplished all of this with scoliosis. That’s right — the world’s fastest human has a spinal…

From creator, author and executive producer JP Delaney (The Perfect Wife, Playing Nice), the new original limited series The Girl Before debuts same time as the U.S with all four episodes on Thursday, February 10 exclusively on HBO GO. The Girl Before tells the story of Jane (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), who gets the chance to move into a beautiful, ultra-minimalist house designed by an enigmatic architect (David Oyelowo). There’s just one catch: the occupants must abide by his list of exacting rules. Jane starts to feel the house changing her in unexpected ways, but when she makes the shocking discovery about…

Premier influencer marketing company, Blogapalooza, is gearing up for a better and brighter year ahead as it announced its plans for 2022. “We are preparing so many exciting and fruitful marketing campaigns, programs, and partnerships for both our clients and the BlogaFam community. We are making 2022 a year of new learnings, recognitions, and empowerment. And with the help of our communities, I believe that we can reach even greater heights this year,” said Blogapalooza CEO Ace Gapuz. Blogapalooza will continue to release its quarterly industry studies on influencer marketing, which it circulates exclusively to clients and partners. Also, this…

Finn Wolfhard who is best known for his starring role as Mike Wheeler in the critically acclaimed Netflix Original Series Stranger Things and as Richie Tozier in the blockbuster horror feature IT, now stars in Columbia Pictures’ Ghostbusters: Afterlife, opening exclusively in Philippine cinemas on February 16. Directed by Jason Reitman (Juno, Up in the Air) and produced by Ivan Reitman, Ghostbusters: Afterlife is the next chapter in the original Ghostbusters universe. In the film, when a single mom and her two kids arrive in a small town, they begin to discover their connection to the original ghostbusters and the…

“Cattleya Killer,” ABS-CBN’s new international project starring 2020 Asian Academy Creative Awards Best Actor Arjo Atayde, introduces a stellar ensemble that will make world-class Filipino talent shine brighter on the world stage. Joining Arjo in the thriller series set for international release are critically acclaimed artists Christopher de Leon, Jake Cuenca, Jane Oineza, Ricky Davao, Nonie Buencamino, Ria Atayde, Ketchup Eusebio, Frances Makil, Rafa Siguion-Reyna, Jojit Lorenzo, and Zsa Zsa Padilla. Arjo couldn’t help but gush about his co-actors saying, “It’s such a beautiful cast. I’m so happy to see everyone on board. I don’t need to explain further, but…

Smart has extended support to the University of the Visayas via the provision of connectivity devices with 6 months’ worth of load allocation which will be distributed to students who have been severely impacted by Super Typhoon Odette. This initiative is part of Smart’s bigger program called “Smart Study Program” aiming to make distance learning possible for students while face-to-face classes are suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “The donation of these devices from Smart is a truly valued gesture especially that our students who have been severely affected by Odette will be benefitting from this initiative,” says Dr. Ma.…