Losing someone is not easy and for those who are saying their goodbyes, the last thing on their mind should be the struggle to pay for the service.
Golden Haven knows how important this is which is why they've been doing very important services that are free, specifically for infants below 3 months, with dignity, and a loving farewell for the little lives that deserve it.
They do it because they know they need compassion and respect according to Ms. Jocelyn Vivo who heads Chapels and Crematorium of Golden Haven.
They also do casket donations and memorial services for those who couldn't afford as part of their CSR efforts. This is being done in Las Pinas and in their Golden Haven Zamboanga property.
They know they are people which deserves the same level of service as anybody. They do this to help and sees it as a responsibility to the communities they belong to.
If you want to know more about it, visit their website goldenhaven.com.ph or call their lines listed on the site.
After grueling weeks of filtering who gets in or out, TNT SayaOke is now starting the real competition this month. This is powered by TNT 5G and the VivaOke App.
Erika Apostol from TNT says "Filipinos have been hiding their Karaoke skills but we know there can be more. Seeing styles, and the entries, we saw how they also have stories. Now we have 48 contestants (24 from Luzon, 12 from Visayas and 12 from Mindanao) from all over the Philippines, all the islands are well represented. This week we will announce who they are, and we are going to make their voices heard."
The idea of TNT SayaOke stemmed from having the technology of having the app and connection on TNT's 5G network. It allows the Filipinos to have the full Videoke experience. In this competition, they don't need to go to Manila because they have several booths across the country where they will stream live against another person elsewhere in the Philippines.
Lyca Gairanod performed during the event
The weekly competition will have a total of 8 winners who will each get 300 thousand pesos. Those who don't will get 10K each. Among the 8 winners, they will choose one of them to have a recording contract and a chance to be a legitimate Viva artist.
Who will be the winner? You can see him/her in the coming weeks. Make sure you follow them on their Facebook page where all of these will happen.
It's been a while since we've last seen Alden Richards. He's been pretty busy lately with projects left and right including the very successful Love, Siargao together with the lovely Nadine Lustre. He's also been preparing for this day as he asks the question, What makes a hero? Does it require extraordinary powers? Does it require strength or magic? Alden says NO. It takes a lot of heart, and their individual stories. The folks from C@s!no P|us and AR Foundation presents you 20 people who deserve the spotlight in HERO FOR ALL - Honoring the Stories of Everyday Filipino.
Rohj Tirona Director and Head of branding for C@s!no P|us says "This is meaningful, and they've changed the life of others. It all boils down to having a heart that could make a difference. They have shown compassion, generosity for their community. True joy comes when you share it to others. Success comes with responsibility for the communities they serve. Their social act affect their communities. Their stories inspire us, reminds us that there is goodness in the Filipino. May we inspire others to step forward and become heroes too."
AR Foundation Founder Alden Richards says "Doing good is free, choosing to do it is free. Be good so the world would be too. No one can take that away from you!"
Then they recognized the awardees:
Zacharias Mansing Jr - Supplying Educational Materials for those who can't afford it
Carla Dela Cruz - Special Education Teacher
Marinella De Guzman - Education without borders, travels miles to teach children
Renny Boy Takyawan - Indigenous Heritage and Education Champion
Jason Cardente - Educational Access Advocate from Zamboanga
Rhodora Tuñacao - Courage Beyond Duty Honoree who saved a baby from fire in Hong Kong
Angyl Ababat - Saved a fruit vendor from Cebu, Lifesaving Courage honoree
Dr. Kenneth Coo - Emergency Response Pioneer from Dumaguete
Jonalyn Viray - Animal Welfare Guardian, fearless diva taking care of animals
Ed Castillo - Addiction Recovery Advocate
Eleanor Olegario - Sustainable Innovation Pioneer who made water accessible for community
Gretchen West - Community Empowerment Champion, a Nurse who trained community health workers
Isagani Areola - Made solar powered filtration for water, for clean water access for communities in Sorsogon
Romano Huraño - Agricultural Innovation Champion , make home based farming
Chef Jayson Maulit - Sourcing and creating hot meals for Marikina and Pasig residents during floods/disasters
Aris Villaester - Jail warden who wants second chances available for people in incarceration (people deprived of liberty)
Imelda Areola - Farming, Sustainable farming practices even during disasters
Dominga Cabiong - Indigenous community advocate, access to clean water, hygiene support for families
Joy Barcelon - Women livelihood initiatives, women empowerment
Tristan Limin - to provide for Jeepney drivers by using his savings to purchase daily needs. This was done in his hometown and has inspired others.
Alden reiterates how these individuals have gone over and beyond their work (they have screened and interviewed a lot of people to be included in this list), and did it expecting nothing in return. In HERO FOR ALL, No small act gets unnoticed. They will make sure to let people know about the acts through several videos that have been personally created by Alden and his team. He will also personally interview them in the videos so if you're excited about that, get to know these heroes by watching them in AR Foundation, C@s!no P|us, Alden Richards Facebook Pages so you get to know them more. I've seen the first episode and true enough, it feels special to watch them and see their stories. It's time you see them and their deeds, hoping you get to be inspired by their work and their stories.
The statement "Filipinos love to sing" is an example of an extreme understatement. Some folks may call it a sport, some call it a hobby, but for us, it's a right of passage, a way of survival, a way of life. One of the most successful brands of karaoke and audio systems in the country is Platinum Karaoke. They held a very big launch for their latest product called ALPHA 2 which is a 4K Smart Premium Karaoke system that's got several modern features in tow.
The first is Sing With Me where you can jam to your favorite songs with friends and family, Video Recording if you plan to make memories of your fun session, Pro Score for those who are extra competitive and want the device to score you, Custom Mic Effects for those who want to sound different, and Dream 5715 Sound so you can listen to realistic sound and playback. In order for them to make sure people experience it first hand, they got several machines out attached to huge TV's at the middle of Market!Market! mall in BGC so folks could try it out before purchasing it with a whopping 30 percent discount (only for 2 days, but it won't be much if you visit their branch at the 3rd floor and ask!).
During the event, they had several singing champions perform on stage, including Lucas Garcia who was adored by the public (his runs were lethal!). Then came the best part where they introduced the one and only Crystal Voice of Asia, Sheryn Regis who is also their newest brand ambassador!
Here's part of our interview with her on video:
She also had several of her fans come up on stage to sing with her later in the evening. She also took time to sing with the ALPHA 2 model just so you could feel how it sounds like when there's a world class singer doing it. I even heard some of the media folks try it after the show, they didn't hold back despite it being in the middle of Market!Market! LOL!
Sheryn by the way also sang some of her top hits. It was fun because people were amazed that she could still do it after all these years. She shared how it was hard to do that after her operation and do some gigs after a few months, despite doctors asking her to refrain from singing. She feels so blessed that after that ordeal, she got her groove back, and sings so beautifully despite some small changes she noticed with her voice.
They ended the event with a fun dance number, everyone joined in. I found people genuinely having smiles on their faces because they enjoyed the concert and the launch. Now go get those Karaoke units and audio devices, I've seen them making folks experience REAL karaoke. It's time you should too!
Losing someone is not easy and for those who are saying their goodbyes, the last thing on their mind should be the struggle to pay for the service. 
