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Smart has already launched literacy apps in Cebuano and Arabic\ Matigsalugs embrace digital way of learning, keep traditions alive Members of Davao City’s Matigsalug tribe now have a smart and innovative way of preserving their culture and enhancing their next generation’s literacy—the Matigsalug app. A first of its kind in the Philippines, the recently launched mobile application that promotes basic literacy in the Matigsalug language is a project of PLDT wireless unit Smart Communications. The mobile app has interactive features that teach users to read, write and recite the tribal alphabet. It also teaches word association and how to count…

A bridge for dreams: A Filipino nurse embarks on a journey in a new environment with the help of IELTS Taking IELTS is among the UK body requirements to work as a nurse in the UK Many Filipinos dream of working as a healthcare professional in the United Kingdom. Luckily for 25-year-old Charles Castaneda, that dream will soon come to fruition. In a few months, he will be flying to the UK to start his career as a nurse, a dream-come-true that Castaneda attributes to his success taking the IELTS test (International English Language Testing System). At first, Charles viewed…

PR campaign on eye-care in the Philippines join the winners of the 2018 IPRA Golden World Awards The annual IPRA Golden World Awards (GWA) initiative recognizes excellence in public relations practice worldwide in a variety of categories The IPRA Golden World Awards for Excellence (GWA): the world’s most prestigious PR awards scheme, announces a total of 80 winners for 2018, up some 25% on last year. Many entries tackled social and health issues such as eye-care amongst children in the Philippines, and activities with an extraordinary 1 billion reach to promote World Water Day. The IPRA GWA judges flew to…

British Council Philippines debunks most common misconceptions about IELTS The British Council Philippines regularly conducts the IELTS test, available in paper-based and computer-based formats The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test has been providing opportunities to people around the world for almost thirty years, taking them closer to their dreams of studying, working, or immigrating abroad. But while the test has been around for a long time, there are still a lot of misconceptions surrounding it. Among the most common of these is the IELTS being a “pass or fail” test, which is not the case, according to British…

Finding the perfect engagement ring Make her say “yes” with a brilliant engagement ring from My Diamond The engagement ring symbolizes true commitment. It is a message of love and devotion to that one person, made known –loud and clear–to the world. Every time your significant other looks down on her engagement ring, she is reminded of all the reasons you fell in love, how you promised to spend the rest of your lives together, and all the things you look forward to in the future. Undoubtedly a substantial purchase, it is important to make the perfect choice when selecting…

NEC expands innovation ecosystem with launch of Open Innovation Centre in Singapore New facility will foster open innovation and partnerships powered by AI and biometrics NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) today announced the opening of the NEC Open Innovation Centre (OIC) in Singapore, which forms a part of the wider NEC innovation eco-system, and reaffirms NEC’s commitment to foster open innovation and partnerships with the private and public sectors. Supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), the OIC is part of NEC’s $100 million investment over the five years from 2017 in research and innovation in the Asia Pacific region.…

​Opportunities still present despite market volatility – BDO Capital BDO Capital will continue to provide and guide issuer clients no matter what prevailing market conditions are THE investment banking arm of BDO Unibank remains optimistic on the growth trajectory of the Philippine economy even with the prevailing volatility in the markets causing investors to be more cautious. Business sector continued to expand this year. Fourteen banks and corporates raised P120 billion in bonds and long term deposits in the debt market, while another 10 companies obtained P166 billion in capital through the equity market via public offers as of end-August.…

Pitch your winning idea to billionaire investor Kevin O’ Leary on ANC’s Leadership Series One-on-one session with “Mr. Wonderful,” up for grabs ANC, the ABS-CBN News Channel, is giving Filipino entrepreneurs an exclusive chance to pitch a business concept to venture capitalist and entrepreneurial guru Kevin O’ Leary. The billionaire business magnate and entrepreneur famously known as “Mr. Wonderful” in the award-winning business-themed program “Shark Tank” is bringing his business smarts and signature no-nonsense approach to mentorship to Manila for the latest leg of the ANC Leadership Series at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila on November 12. All ticket buyers…

Family with lustrous image but dim relationship in ‘Kadenang Ginto’ ABS-CBN brings another enthralling story that touches on family love that goes beyond blood ties in “Kadenang Ginto”, with pilot episode streaming via TFC Online (www.TFC.tv) on October 8 ABS-CBN offers another compelling story about a family that glimmers with love but tainted by hatred in its newest series “Kadenang Ginto,” seen outside the Philippines via The Filipino Channel (TFC), with its pilot episode streaming in most countries worldwide via TFC Online (www.TFC.TV) on October 8. Get to know Romina (Beauty Gonzalez), a loving daughter who strives to give comfort…

Kakai Bautista brings fun and laughter as MYX Celeb VJ ChiCoSci, Al James also on MYX this month Singer-comedienne Kakai Bautista delivers fresh music updates and shares her funny antics as guest celebrity VJ on MYX for the month of October. Kakai first uploaded an Instagram story with a video of her pretending to be a MYX Celebrity VJ, and months later, she finally got the stint. This October, the hilarious actress-host transforms her dreams of video jockeying into reality as she introduces the latest videos and also shares her passion in music.   Filipino rock band ChiCoSci also rocks…

A ‘match in a lifetime’ basketball game in TFC’s “Kapamilya Playoffs in Taiwan” Overseas Filipinos in Taiwan challenges some of ABS-CBN’s male stars in a basketball match on November 18 Can the favorite ABS-CBN stars of the overseas Filipinos in Taiwan keep up with their game? Some of ABS-CBN’s male celebrities take on the challenge from the different teams of overseas Filipinos in Taiwan for a round of basketball game in the upcoming “Kapamilya Playoffs in Taiwan”, organized by The Filipino Channel (TFC), happening on November 18 at the Fengyuan District Stadium, Taichung, Taiwan. After the Kapamilya artists’ friendly basketball…

Elaine Duran and Ranillo Enriquez to compete in ‘Tawag ng Tanghalan’ Grand Finals Don’t miss the talented Pinoy singers as they battle for supremacy in the return of “Tawag ng Tanghalan,” in the noontime variety show “It’s Showtime,” Mondays to Saturdays in ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN HD Singers Elaine Duran and Ranillo Enriquez are moving on to the grand finals of “Tawag ng Tanghalan” after defeating three other contenders in the first semifinals of the competition’s third year Saturday (Oct 6). Elaine, the competition’s first-ever “TNT record holder,” received the highest combined score of 97.57% from the madlang people text votes…

‘Exes Baggage’ touches on being caught in the middle of moving forward and looking back Debut film of ABS-CBN Film’s new movie production brand, Black Sheep, enters the international movie scene via TFC at the Movies ABS-CBN Films’ newest film production brand, Black Sheep, brings to viewers the reunion project of Angelica Panganiban and Carlo Aquino through the film “Exes Baggage”, screening worldwide via TFC at the Movies. ABS-CBN Films Managing Director Olivia Lamasan explains that Black Sheep is the film production brand that will cater to the new generation of audiences, in an article published last June 2018 by…

‘Halik’ continues to rise in National ratings Viewers hooked on the stories of Lino, Jacky, Ace, and Jade The rising national TV ratings of “Halik” prove that viewers keep getting hooked on the show and its intriguing stories about the relationships of Lino (Jericho Rosales), Jacky (Yen Santos), Ace (Sam Milby), and Jade (Yam Concepcion) after it reached a new all-time high rating last Wednesday (September 26), where Ace revealed that he has fallen for Jade. The episode reached a national TV rating of 21.3%, 9.8 points higher than its rival show “Inday Will Always Love You.” It also showed…

Which is which? Here are 5 notable details about Meteor Garden China and Meteor Garden Taiwan Catch the kilig-inducing moments anytime, anywhere via livestream on iWant TV for FREE The recurring story of love, friendship, family, and the constant struggle to go against the norm are revisited time and again in every version of “Meteor Garden,” which never failed to capture the hearts of viewers. If you’re a true MG fan, you will probably notice a few differences here and there. Why don’t go down memory lane with this cult classic and check them out. 1. Different schools In the…

ABS-CBN International’s “The People’s Queen” reality show produces its first real beauty queen in Miss World Philippines Katarina Rodriguez “The secret to success in every pageant is recognizing the queen in every female,” says Rodriguez In just a week after Variety magazine announced it as part of its TV Fall line-up, ABS-CBN International’s The People’s Queen – the glamorous reality TV boot camp for beauty pageant hopefuls – has produced its first real beauty queen. Last weekend, cast member Katarina Rodriguez was crowned Miss World Philippines 2018 at the pageant’s coronation night at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in…