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BDO wins The Mortgage Product of the Year for 2018 at The Asian Banker Philippines Country Awards 2018 BDO, to date, has more than 1,000 branches nationwide, the widest in the country BDO Unibank Inc. bagged this year’s Mortgage Product of the Year Award at The Asian Banker Philippines Country Awards 2018. The country’s largest bank was able to keep its 30% share of the outstanding loans in the market through its strong branch network, The Asian Banker said. BDO, to date, has more than 1,000 branches nationwide, the widest in the country. In handing the award, The Asian Banker…

Philippines is Country of Focus at Singapore Media Festival 2018 The Singapore Media Festival will run from November 28 to December 9, 2018 After its successful Philippine participation in Busan International Film Festival at Busan, South Korea, the Film Development Council of the Philippines leads the country again as Country of Focus at the Singapore Media Festival, celebrating two important milestones in its history – the 100 Years of Philippine Cinema and the 50th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between the Philippines and Singapore for the following year. The Singapore Media Festival (SMF), hosted by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) one of Asia’s leading international media…

Carlo Aquino adds kilig to ‘PlayHouse’ Don’t miss the morning fun in “PlayHouse” on ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN HD Mornings will be filled with more love and kilig as Kapamilya actor Carlo Aquino joins the cast of ABS-CBN morning series “PlayHouse.” Carlo plays Harold, a doctor who first encountered Patty (Angelica Panganiban) when he saw her crying in the rain after her breakup with Marlon (Zanjoe Marudo). Harold and Patty’s second meeting, however, was not as pleasant as the first one as he mistakenly entered the room where she, who was only wearing a hospital gown, was set to have a…

Elsa Droga, brother take home ‘The Kids’ Choice’ crown Santos family also hailed champions Elsa Droga and her brother Raprap were named as the first-ever “The Kid’s Choice” celebrity grand winner as they wowed the kiddie judges and viewers with their entertaining dance exhibitions last Sunday (November 4). The tandem’s creative dance tricks were a hit among audiences nationwide as they bagged 69.53% of the total text votes. They also took home P500,000 as cash prize. Elsa, who rose to popularity when she joined “It’s Showtime’s” “Miss Q and A” pageant, and Raprap initially failed to qualify for the grand…

It’s Ready, Set, Go for TFC Live’s TIKIM Filipino Food Fun Run in Tampa, Florida on November 17 Philippine Queen of Soul Jaya, Adobo Nation’s Lee Robin Salazar to join day-long fun activities for the whole family The best time to visit the major city of Tampa in Florida is from September to December, except probably in February of 2021 when it hosts Super Bowl LV – an event everyone wants a piece of.  Otherwise, aside from the best hotel discounts during the last three months of the year, the weather is near perfect for enjoying Tampa’s outdoor attractions considering…

Cebu mom crowned as first ‘Kusireyna’ on ‘Umagang Kay Ganda’ UKG continues to pay tribute to Filipino moms The search for “Umagang Kay Ganda’s” (UKG) first “KusiReyna” has ended with Cebu native Cheryl Gueñares claiming kitchen supremacy, winning the judges over with her signature recipes and helpful tips in the kitchen. Cheryl, a native of Cebu city and a mother of two, won various prizes including cash, supplies to make more of her winning dishes, and a brand new house and lot in the nationwide search that put the spotlight on loving, caring, and resourceful mothers with exceptional culinary skills…

Japanese EdTech platform QUIPPER to power the first online open high school in the country QUIPPER ensures a rigorous and engaging digital curriculum that is also aligned to Philippine’s K-12 Basic Education Curriculum QUIPPER, a Japan-based e-learning platform, has partnered with Little Me Academy to launch the Academe Philippine Online High School, the first online open high school in the country. This is an effort to provide an accessible, affordable online education to Filipinos in grades 7 through 10, and to build on QUIPPER’s mission to provide education to students “in every corner of the world.” QUIPPER ensures a rigorous and engaging digital curriculum that is also aligned to Philippine’s K-12 Basic Education Curriculum. Lessons are modular…

Kapamilyas can now binge on the largest collection of ABS-CBN titles on HOOQ HOOQ subscribers can now access ABS-CBN content anytime anywhere, including the latest talk of the town drama Halik 24 hours after its telecast. HOOQ, the largest Video on Demand service in Southeast Asia, renewed its partnership agreement with ABS-CBN.  The new agreement will give HOOQ subscribers access to more Kapamilya blockbuster movies and shows, including the latest hit drama Halik within 24 hours of its airing. 2018’s most talked about drama Halik is a romantic drama starring Jericho Rosales, Sam Milby, Yen Santos, and Yam Concepcion.  It…

iWant’s Original Movie ‘Glorious’ trailer sets social media ablaze, earns 6M views in a day Steamy Angel-Tony movie produced by Dreamscape Digital streams on November 17 on the new iWant Angel Aquino and Tony Labrusca set the internet on fire after the trailer of their iWant original movie “Glorious” made the rounds online, having earned more than six million views in 24 hours. Produced by Dreamscape Digital exclusively for iWant, ABS-CBN’s new streaming service, “Glorious” revolves around Glory (Angel), a 52-year-old woman who falls in love with Niko (Tony), a guy 30 years her junior. They start a risqué May-December…

San Beda University, Lyceum of the Philippines University clash anew for NCAA title on ABS-CBN S+A Last dance for King Lion Bolick and Pirate King Perez Defending champion San Beda University Red Lions (SBU) and Season 93 runner-up Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) Pirates duel for the NCAA title anew this Tuesday (November 6), which will air LIVE from the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on ABS-CBN S+A and S+A HD at 3:30 pm. The rematch features the last battle for star seniors Robert Bolick of the Red Lions and CJ Perez of the Pirates who both…

Outwit the ‘FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano’ Escape Room at Left Behind PH Join Cardo in solving a crime in ABS-CBN’s first escape room game Experience the thrill and action of ABS-CBN’s leading primetime action series “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” in an escape room located at the third level of Ayala Malls Vertis North.   ABS-CBN has partnered with Left Behind PH, a local escape room game company, to bring the fun and suspense of the country’s most watched program to life in an exciting and stimulating challenge in continuing celebration of the show’s third anniversary. Inside the “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” room, Cardo…

Second Annual Cinematografo International Film Festival 2018 returns November 8–11 to the AMC Kabuki 8 in San Francisco Breaking Down Walls  ABS-CBN is proud to announce the complete lineup of the 2018 Cinematografo International Film Festival. Events will return to San Francisco on NOVEMBER 8 – 11 at the AMC Kabuki 8 in Japantown. Opening Night:  SIGNAL ROCK  San Francisco Bay Area Premiere The second edition of the festival will kick off renowned Filipino auteur Chito Roño’s SIGNAL ROCK, the official submission from The Philippines for Best Foreign Language Film at the upcoming Academy Awards®. The film tells the story…

More educators embracing independent, dynamic learning DLP advocates to train more teachers, school officials Students from more than 300 public and private schools nationwide have reportedly been performing better academically after adopting the Dynamic Learning Program (DLP). The platform uses parallel learning groups, activity-based multi-domain learning, in-school comprehensive student portfolio, and strategic study and rest periods, making it a disaster-resilient form of education that helps schools cope and recover more effectively after natural or man-made calamities. Developed by Ramon Magsaysay awardees and theoretical physicists Dr. Christopher Bernido and Dr. Ma. Victoria Carpio-Bernido, DLP promotes independent learning in students to primarily…

Spookiest films of all time For an immersive and ultra-smooth viewing experience, own a V11 now at only P19,999.00 Claiming to be a fearless soul? We all instantaneously muster up the extensive valor to watch scary movies especially during the Halloween season. After all, it is real fun to spook your friends–including yourself, just admit it–to keep up with the chilling atmosphere. Armed with a resourceful (or otherwise) costume and a bag of mouthwatering goodies from your eventful trick or treat, let’s see if you can bare these frightening films alone or with peers during Halloween night! 1. The Shining…

Bringing the best Filipino brands to the world Century Pacific Food, Inc. has been awarded the Outstanding Achievement in Export Marketing by the Agora Awards of the Philippine Marketing Association, the highest award-giving body has been recognizing individuals and companies that are at the cutting edge of marketing excellence Where there is a large community of Filipinos in any country across the globe, you will almost certainly find the taste of home in every can of Century Tuna and Argentina canned meats in the shelves of top supermarkets. For several years now, Century Pacific Food, Inc. (CPFI), the company founded…

Irresistible Halloween treats from the Discovery Group The Discovery Leisure Company and its world-class roster of hotels and resorts presents spook-tacular treats for the young and young at heart—fun and delightful offers for the whole family This Halloween, The Discovery Leisure Company and its world-class roster of hotels and resorts presents spook-tacular treats for the young and young at heart—fun and delightful offers for the whole family. Discovery Country Suites Tagaytay At the Discovery Country Suites Tagaytay, a charming bed-and-breakfast country home in lush Tagaytay Ridge, you can choose between a fun Trick or Treat activity or exciting Games at the Garden,…