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Citi Philippines appoints Manoj Varma as new consumer business manager Manoj served as managing director and general manager of the Specialty Partners Group within the Citi Retail Services Business in the U.S Citi, the leading global bank, announced the appointment of Manoj Varma as consumer business manager for the Philippines. A 27 year Citi veteran, Varma will be responsible for managing the company’s consumer franchise in the Philippines. Citi has been in the Philippines since 1902 and provides a full suite of consumer banking products and solutions including credit cards and wealth management. Citi Philippines chief executive officer Aftab Ahmed…

Find out what music beats do to your Sports Performance Rate The Samsung Gear Watch is available in the Philippines at a suggested retail price of PHP 14,990 There’s no doubt that music is a great companion to working out, whether it’s dancing, exercising, or playing your favorite sport. Research shows that listening to a pumping beat can give you an energy boost and build resistance. Dr. Costas Karageorghisis, author of the book Applying Music in Exercise and Sport, shares that music is a type of legal performance-enhancement booster that’s why it’s no surprise that you see a lot of…

Woman battles with family after being raped by father in “Ipaglaban Mo” Don’t miss the “Gapang” episode of “Ipaglaban Mo,” directed by Ian Lorenos, this Saturday (June 2) after “It’s Showtime” on ABS-CBN Louise de los Reyes opens the fourth anniversary celebration of “Ipaglaban Mo” this month and topbills the story of a teenager who got raped by her father and sought justice on her own after the whole family turned their backs on her, this Saturday (June 2). Tanya was already a teenager when her father Ryan (Rommel Padilla), who had worked overseas for a while, came back to…

Young Man faces life despite having fears of Dystonia in “MMK” Don’t miss the longest-running drama anthology in Asia, “MMK,” every Saturday night on ABS-CBN or ABS-CBN HD (SkyCable ch 167) Mccoy De Leon gives life to the story of Romel, a young man who fears suffering the same fate as his brothers who are all diagnosed with dystonia, a movement disorder, this Saturday (June 2) in “MMK.  When Romel went to Manila to find a job, he found love instead in Easter (Claire Ruiz). After they got married, Romel brought Easter back to his hometown, where he was welcomed with…

“Gandang Gabi Vice” celebrates 7th Year of bringing good vibes to Kapamilyas Watch out for new segments as the show celebrates its 7th Anniversary Celebrate seven years of “Gandang Gabi Vice” with the launch of four new and exciting segments this Sunday (June  3) in “GGV PInakamasaya TO! The 7th Anniversary Special.” The phenomenal box office star, Vice Ganda, himself takes the hot seat and tries out first the show’s newest segment “Tanong Mo, Mukha Mo” with King of Talk Boy Abunda as guest host. Various photos of people will be flashed on screen and Vice must throw a question to…

UNIQLO to launch KAWS x Sesame Street UT Collection Renowned New York artist offers new take on children’s TV icons UNIQLO today announces that it will begin rolling out the special KAWS x SESAME STREET UT (UNIQLO T-shirt) collection on Friday, June 29. Items will be available at UNIQLO stores. The collection showcases contemporary artist KAWS’ uniquely whimsical take on characters from the internationally beloved children’s television series. The UT range features carefully selected examples of celebrated pop culture graphics from around the world, transforming T-shirts into canvases of art expressing the individuality and tastes of wearers. KAWS initiated the…

“Unexpectedly Yours” brings twofold romance on Cinema One Sharon-Robin reunion flick airs this Sunday The blockbuster romantic-comedy flick “Unexpectedly Yours,” last year’s much-awaited reunion of the Megastar Sharon Cuneta and Robin Padilla, is set to bring love and excitement on television screens as it premieres on Cinema One this Sunday (June 3).   “Unexpectedly Yours” also marks the third movie pairing of one of today’s hottest loveteams, Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto, after their successful projects “Vince and Kath and James” and “Love You To The Stars and Back.”  In this Sunday’s blockbuster premiere, former high school sweethearts Patty (Sharon)…

Here are four classic Lino Brocka films you can livestream now iWant TV is ABS-CBN’s over-the-top content platform exclusively available in the Philippines iWant TV takes you on a trip down the annals of Filipino cinema with four of the late great director Lino Brocka’s films in honor of his death anniversary on May 21. His 1976 film “Insiang” was the first Filipino film shown at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. His succeeding films followed its lead and earned various nominations in the festival in the coming years. In 1986, he served as a jury member for the same award-giving…

Netflix’s Korean Original ‘Busted’ gets renewed for 2nd Season Watch a video clip of EXO’s Sehun vs. the claw machine! Netflix, the world’s leading internet entertainment service, has announced that its first Netflix original Korean variety show Busted! I Know Who You Are will be returning for a second season. Netflix will continue to team up with producers Cho Hyo-jin, Chang Hyuk-jae, and Kim Ju-hyung of Company SangSang. Featuring an all-star cast of Yoo Jae-suk, Lee Kwang-soo, Kim Jong-min, Ahn Jae-wook, Park Min-young, Sehun of Exo, and Kim Se-jeong of Gugudan ⎼ who all play bumbling detectives who solve a…

Thousands of kids get new school bags through Operation Sagip’s “Gusto Ko Lang Mag-Aral” Project A total of 105,000 kids are expected to benefit in the project this school year Thousands of Filipino children are going to school this June with greater hope and excitement after receiving brand new bags and school supplies through the “Gusto Kong Mag-Aral” project of ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation, Inc.’s (ALKFI) Operation Sagip. Like last year, Operation Sagip has been going around different elementary schools in the country to distribute learning kits to students and further inspire them to pursue their education. As of May…

Stand-Up Comedian Mike Unson headlines ‘Mayhem B. Funny’ on Tuesdays of June to July Tickets are Php 400 inclusive of one (1) soda, ice tea or local beer Mike Unson headlines “Mayhem B. Funny” on Tuesdays from June 5 to July 31, 2018 at Johnny B. Good restaurant and bar, level 3, Glorietta 3, Ayala Center, Makati City. A 15-year veteran of the local stand-up comedy scene, Unson has performed in the biggest stages in the Philippines, Newport Performing Arts Theater (NPAT), Solaire Grand Ballroom, PICC, NBC Tent and Waterfront Hotel Cebu Grand Ballroom. He has shared the stage with…

Expect Special Offers from May 31 to June 3 as Samsung TV kicks off its 20th Anniversary! The Anniversary Kickoff promo is Samsung TV’s way of expressing its heartfelt gratitude to its loyal customers and supporters over the past two decades For 20 years, Samsung has been providing Filipino families with powerful TV moments that they can share at home. From May 31 to June 3, 2018, they are kicking off this joyous celebration by offering special discounts and freebies in select stores on their Anniversary models. This limited-time offer is your chance to experience the best in home entertainment!…

Hashtag Kid Yambao and Girltrend Krissha Viaje heat up ‘Matanglawin’ Catch all these and more in “Matanglawin” this Sunday (June 3), 9:45 am on ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN HD Hashtag Kid Yambao and GirlTrend Krissha Viaje take on the summer heat as the newest Matanglawin Adventuristas in “Matanglawin” this Sunday (June 3), 9:45 am on ABS-CBN. Watch Kid face his fear of heights in Binangonan, Rizal as he conquers the skies on a paraglider, then spends an adventurous ATV ride in the first “Matanglawin Idol” meet and greet. Meanwhile, Krissha discovers the Instagrammable wonders of Birdland in Bolinao, Pangasinan. She also…

PLDT and Smart bring NBA League Pass to PH PLDT and Smart to Offer Live and On-Demand NBA Games to Their 62 Million Subscribers through NBA League Pass Offerings There are certainly two things we can’t get enough of: our mobile phones and the NBA Finals. We love our mobile phones so much we always have them within our reach, and yes, we love the NBA equally we make it a point to have it within our reach, too – even for a cost, or say, a hard-earned, 3GB mobile internet. However, the videos that we get to watch online…

LOOK: UNIQLO Limited Offers from June 1 to June 7 From June 1-7, customers will be able to enjoy UNIQLO’s wide range of LifeWear for men, women, and kids, at limited-offer prices UNIQLO marks its sixth year in the Philippines with its popular anniversary sale, featuring a range of specially-priced items from June 1 to 7, 2018. For this whole week, customers will be able to enjoy UNIQLO’s wide range of LifeWear for men, women, and kids, at limited-offer prices. LIMITED OFFER PROMOTIONS Boy’s Discovery Channel T-Shirt (PHP 290) Discovery Channel offers the experiences of a lifetime, displaying…

Smart widens lead in overall mobile data download speeds in PH – OpenSignal “Phenomenal growth” for overall download speeds in PH PLDT wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc. has almost doubled its overall mobile data download speeds over the past year largely because of improved LTE availability and speeds, according to a just-released analysis by independent mobile analytics company OpenSignal.   The analysis report, which covers the months of May 2017 to April 2018 and is available on OpenSignal’s blog, noted the country’s “phenomenal growth in overall download speed”.  “Overall download speed” is an OpenSignal metric that takes into account 4G…