NEXT ON NETFLIX: KATHRYN BERNARDO, ANNE CURTIS, GERALD ANDERSON, JANINE GUTIERREZ and More Filipino Movies, Series and Shows!

Home of the most compelling actors, the Philippines has been home to Netflix for 10 years, and recently, they announced what's NEXT for the brand. 

For starters, they've got more Filipino content coming. Vito Lazatin head of content in the PH says "This is the first NEXT in the country. 2026 is a very special milestone and it's been 10 years of your favorite stories and yes, more homegrown stories that is authentic and ambitious. The best of local storytelling, creative collaboration and working with the best in the industry so we could support from script to screen. Since 2022 we partnered with ABSCBN and GMA to bring their titles to the platform. As of date, 32 have been in the global top 10. This 2026 we are going bigger and bolder, 5 Netflix originals, we are so lucky we got to work with the best in the industry who share their vision, they believe Netflix is a place to realize what Filipino storytelling would be."

Then when a video played I saw Balaraw, Buy Bust: The Undesirables, 18th rose, (I thought there was a TGIS the Reunion movie), Ganito Ganyan Ganoon, just a few of the things they showed on screen after his speech.

18th Rose is a coming of age romance by Dolly Dulu, Xyriel Manabat and Kyle Echarri.

Ganito Ganyan Ganoon is a family tragedy, director is Cholo Laurel. Stars Agot Isidro and Jodi Sta Maria. 

Paskong Pinoy is a Holiday Anthology series featuring 4 different stories that define Filipino Christmas from director Mark Reyes, starring Bobby Andrews, Angelu De Leon, Rica Peralejo, Barbie Forteza, and Enchong Dee.

Grit heart and high paced action, The Master Cutter from GMA, an action drama of a scout ranger doing a life of a Tailor by day, bounty hunting by night. The director is Dominic Zapata and stars Dingdong Dantes, Shuvee, Max Collins, and more. Dingdong says "There are costumes, you have to be mentally and physically fit to get into character. I'm with pro actors and the scene will take you there!"

 

Someone Someday is from ABSCBN which is a movie about a dating app, rediscovering love and second chances by Chad Vidanes and Dolly Dulu. Stars James Reid Maja Salvador and Kathryn Bernardo.

 

Netflix also highlighted BALARAW, a series made from Filipino folklore telling a story of a woman finding her mother in an uncharted island. Directed by Ray Red and Stars Agot Isidro, Charlie Dizon, Janine Gutierrez. Janine says "We have been keeping this a secret for a year, and now we are sharing this to the world."

Buy Bust: The Undersirables talks about another installment of Erik Matti's series. This stars Gerald Anderson and Anne Curtis.

Here's our coverage on video!

 

This is just the tip of the iceberg because certainly, there will be more. International titles include One Piece, The Last Airbender, K Dramas, WWE. It's all happening on the app! Congratulations Netflix!

Beautéderm's Massive Offers on TikTok

 

 If you're looking for beauty product deals on TikTok, Beautéderm is getting you the deals you've always wanted. 

During the whole day of 12.12, you can get their products at upto 50 to 90 percent OFF its original price. Aside from that, you also get the chance to get freebies from them during TikTok Live sessions together with the gorgeous Beautéderm ambassadors that will be hosting the streams.

If you want to become part of the fun Beautéful day, go and folow @therealmissrei on TikTok and make this special day an event to pamper yourself, your family and friends with all the Beautéderm products on sale today. By the way, I suggest you get the Beau Charcoal Soap which I use personally, plus the various sunscreen products they have that is safe to use everyday. Don't just stand there, go head on to Miss Rei's TikTok account today!

MAJA SALVADOR Endorses REIKO & KENZEN Beautéderm Health Boosters

Her MAJAsty and Queen of the Dance Floor Maja Salvador just copped another endorsement from the company with beautiful people Beautéderm. Catering to a different age segment, she's going to be endorsing the whole product line of REIKO & KENZEN Beautéderm Health Boosters. This grand launch is part of  Beautéderm's 12th Year Anniversary celebrations and CEO Ms. Rhea Tan's birthday too.

Aside from a very spirited dancer, singer and actress, she's donned several shows and dramas which have all been a hit here and in other countries. Recently, she put up Crown Artist Management and has been very successful at it too. Her knack for things, flexibility at work, and how she inspires a lot of people made her the perfect fit to be REIKO & KENZEN Beautéderm Health Boosters endorser. Her energy on the dance floor is unequaled and yes, she needs all the help she can get to maintain that level of enthusiasm each time she moves. She personally tried the products which CEO Ms. Rhea Tan sent particularly the KENZEN BioDopa + Rosemary which is an Energy Booster. It's got VivaGen which has Mucuna Pruriens Rosemary, Maca and Guarana extracts so she gets to do a lot of things and energy she needs to last throughout the day.

Maja also is so thankful that she's a trusted endorser for the REIKO & KENZEN Beautéderm Health Boosters. Miss Rhea Tan also said that it was a no brainer for her to get Maja as endorser because she's not just a beautiful face, but a very kind individual that they got along instantly. They also are both Ilocanas, they got to crack jokes and laugh about times while they were being asked by press during the launch.

Maja treats it as a great blessing after the good things that happened to her in the past few years. She also hopes that while she's maintaining a healthy lifestyle, the products of REIKO and KENZEN would be there to help her focus, get enough sleep and lots of energy. Oh and yes, she's got a really good relationship in tow, he was there during the celebrations yesterday too. This is just the start of more things with Maja and Beautederm's REIKO and KENZEN line. Here's hoping a lot of Filipinos would benefit from all the good things these all natural supplements bring.

Miss Rhea Tan and Maja Salvador at the event (protocols have been followed)

Ms. Rhea Tan also shared how she's extremely happy to have been able to change the lives of a lot of people especially those who have made strides and bring in huge sales for the company, and help change the lives of others as well. You may read about the products on all Beautéderm social channels and on YouTube. I'll include that in a future video so stay tuned for updates on our YouTube channel. Subscribe if you may!

Congratulations Maja, also to the men and women behind Beautéderm Corporation and Ms. Rhea. You're REIKO and KENZEN line will grow big especially that you're starting to see the results of these all natural supplements. Thank you!

Piolo Pascual Set to Join Cast of TV5’s Niña Niño

Excitement has flooded TV5's stable as the prime actor Piolo Pascual starts taping episodes of the hit Kapatid series Niña Niño. Piolo is set to play as the Mayor of Sitio Sta Ynez named Christopher Charles Juarez.

The show has been breaking records in ratings, and has practically beaten several programs from other channels in the same timeslot. TV5 President and CEO Robert P. Galang attributes this to the right kind of material being shown in primetime hours in the channel. TV5 Execs, people behind the show are extremely grateful for the viewers who religiously watch the show. They know it wouldn't have been successful without their support and even tease that there would be a lot of things they have in store for them in upcoming episodes of the comedy/drama program.

This will definitely add a lot of conflict between Piolo, Maja Salvador and Noel Comia Jr.'s characters, but rest assured they'll be living a life that may be full of challenges, but will never lose hope. Make sure you catch it on October 25 and the corresponding Monday, Tuesday, Thursdays after that at 7:15PM. It goes right after Sing Galing and before hit show FPJ's Ang Probinsyano which is also shown on TV5.

Now that's exciting!

Niña Niño Now On Second Season, Expect More Drama and Fun!

Making waves in TV5 is the new Dramedy Niña Niño. Getting stellar reviews and consistently high ratings means a second season is about to come and we got to talk to some of the people behind the show a couple days ago, plus discussed a few things with the cast now that they're doing it again for the public.

Direk Thop Nazareno says "I'm thankful for the opportunity, this concept was just perfect to have during the pandemic, I hope we could inspire, because in a way we could help in making others forget about their problems, and we have God who we can call to when we do. It's something that I look forward to do each day, we are inspired about the support we get from people who watch our show. When we got news about the extension of our show, we felt we had a lot of people to entertain. During production, we don't have egos, all we want to do is make sure the show becomes better. We listen to the actors, we bond a lot and talk casually, we're a relaxed set and not try to impress each other. We even form stories when we're talking to each other, we have a say on storytelling. I don't think about it that it's on primetime because it might affect the way we tell the story, I take it as a challenge and be honest with ourselves if we put ourselves in the lives of the characters they play.

Noel Comia Jr says "In Nino, we didn't realize how big it is, we're so thankful people are watching and even my relatives close shop just so they could catch the show at home. I don't get tired anymore because it's wonderful to feel what our show can do. When Maja is in the scene, I feel I learn a lot from her. Her energy gives off that you have to do good because she's doing her best. I use my experience here in future work and episodes. The cast has been very supportive and they help me in scenes so I can feel the story per se. When it gets shown on TV, there are times when co actors point out things before we do the scene. That alone helps a lot especially when we have to do intense scenes. When I did the recent scene with Maja, I had to live in the moment and understand that I don't have my Grandma. The emotions were just super heavy and the people at my back were worried because I had to be in the zone, I had to prepare hours before that happened. Til now, I am in disbelief that we are having a mediacon for the series I'm in. I am thankful to Direk Toph, to Cornerstone, to TV5, to Spring, it wouldn't be possible without my parents who are very supportive. I am a bit overwhelmed though. Ate Maj always brings Jollibee on set and it's one of the unforgettable things I remember when shooting, but even if we're tired, we have lots of shots that we couldn't believe that it'll end up that way, the transformation from shooting here is different. I got to celebrate my birthday on set and everyone participated. As an actor, I can say yes it has changed me a lot in a good way. Everyday you learn things, you see what you can improve, plus the relationships you form with the cast is priceless. I love the things we do in between, it helps me in building confidence."

Empoy adds "Because in ABSCBN we already worked with Maja, it wasn't difficult to execute our scenes here. It was catchy, we had to throw lines and the feeling is light. I had to make sure she doesn't fall in love with me because we know. The actors here are super good, even the ones behind the camera. I hope to continue more seasons, like Marco Sison. I hope people continue to watch this show and be assured we're going to do our best!"

Moi Bien says "It's hard to do this during the pandemic and since we're locked in, we can focus on our work and still abide from protocols, we can't sacrifice our health and take care of other people in the set. We also change masks regularly, after takes we get reminded to do so. It's so good that we're following so we have jobs even during this time, it's a little sacrifice.

Dudz says "We have safety officers in place that do remind us of every step. We have them on set so we get reminded about social distancing, we can't allow people to come in. We just eat a lot on set so we do actually gain weight a little. "

Ahron Villena says "So far the crazy things we do on set continues off cam so we don't get stressed even if we're working hours on set. They're very cool to work with because even if I'm doing a guest role, it's pivotal to the other characters. I'm thankful to the production for having me!"

Lilet says "I am very excited to be here now as we're fully vaccinated, I had to go back to set and do this. I joke around on set and tell Direk Toph I'm ready for my scenes now that I got my doses."

Yayo Aguila says "I haven't stepped foot yet in Sta Ynez but I'll be having my own domain. The people behind Nina and Nino were really so warm, hope to see Noel after several days because we haven't seen each other physically. I always tell them that I'm impressed about how organized they are and follow protocols. It's not sugarcoated, this group is just so blessed because of the theme, the people, the way they handle things, I feel so cared for. You'll have to wait for our scenes soon!"

Kat Galang says "I have a lot of people that I wanted to work with especially with the theatre actors and they're here in the TV series. I also had the pleasure of praying for them during the start, and I'm blessed to work with them in that remote location. It would have been hard doing it in that sense especially with mental health on pressure because of the pandemic. It's good that we don't have signal there because we got to really talk and know each other, it feels good to be in the midst of these actors."

Niña Niño will show during weekdays on TV5's Todo Max Primetime slot so make sure you're tuned in on the Kapatid network and their affiliates (Cignal etc). Thank you to the kind people of Cornerstone for having us on this blog conference!

A Charitable Birthday for Skin Magical’s Ghie Pangilinan

Skin Magical CEO and Founder Ms. Ghie Pangilinan turned the big 40 last Sept. 11th. This was still ECQ period and she wanted to make her day a very memorable one. So she chose to celebrate it with the people from Haven for the Elderly in Tanay, Rizal, a center for taking care of abandoned or retired elderly people.

They prepared bags of groceries and assorted clothes. Together with a few staff members, they distributed these to resident lolos and lolas. In return, they thanked her for her kindness and generosity. They were also prepared meals during a short event, health protocols were observed. She has been doing this since 2014 and the folks at the center felt they're never forgotten. 

She also didn't forget to treat her 400 employees. A special feast was arranged (physical distancing observed). They each received five kilos of rice and a gift from Ms. Pangilinan as well. She also did the same for her neighbors and tricycle drivers of Sitio Butig, Brgy San Pedro in Morong, Rizal. This is where the Skin Magical manufacturing plant is  located.

Ms. Ghie Pangilinan says “They came to my mind when I was thinking of how to make my birthday special. I often see them before I get into the plant. I have been blessed, and I've always wanted to share them with people who have been supporting me and my company. I felt it’s just but right to share them with others. Our goal is to continue to inspire  Filipinos through locally made brands Skin Magical and Pore It On Cosmeceuticals Solutions, Inc."

She was given gifts and surprised by her husband, celebrity endorsers of her various brands like Dimples Romana, Jolina Magdangal, Joseph 

Marco, Anna Cay, Lars Pacheco, DJ Loonyo, Tim and China, Viy Cortez and Cong TV and Agsunta for Skin Magical, JaMill and Mannex for Speaks G, and the gorgeous Ivana Alawi who endorses Tea Talk. She also received gifts and cakes from her suppliers and distributors, her Marketing, Production and Sales departments as well. She also got some from Edna Abong of The Philippine STAR, Verde Creatives, Karen Namora of My Puhunan and Rocel Reynon.

Skin Magical is also celebrating its fifth anniversary. They are also formally launching their newest endorsers her majesty Maja Salvador, and good looking Joseph Marco. Currently, Skin Magical is also giving away prizes to lucky patrons. All they need to do is join the promo posted on their social media channels and follow the mechanics. 

To know more about this magical celebration, please visit skinmagicalph.com and their

social media channels for brands Skin Magical, Speaks G and Pore It On. It's all there!

Happy birthday Ms. Ghie! 🐮🎂

Maja Salvador Sizzles in Guitar Apparel Show

60 wonderful years in the business and it has still continued to be a trusted brand in local clothing, Guitar just held a fashion show called 100% Basic at the atrium of Robinsons Place Manila. Together with their brand ambassadors, special performances were prepared by their ambassadors Gloc9 and her majesty Maja Salvador.

She says “I am happy and grateful to have been able to renew my contract with Guitar apparel as we grow together this year. I like how their pieces are simple, just the classics and it has been a pleasure to collaborate with them too. We both are getting stronger every year, I could relate to that most.”

Guitar also launched their own jeans line as part of their denim collection. The De Hilo, 800, 900, Underwear, Polo Shirts, Socks and uniforms were showcased on the runway. Take a look!

Maja and Zanjoe Does To Love Some ”Buddy”

Funny and so confident with their answers, we asked questions to Maja Salvador and Zanjoe Marudo, as they tell us a little more information when they made the upcoming movie TO LOVE SOMEBUDDY. It’s a story about two best friends going to that next step in falling in love, a plot that may have been said so many times but they say theirs is a different story.

Here’s part of their interview, sorry there is a nutjob who used his monopod in front.

Maja Salvador said “This would be nice to set an example for friends who would like to go that extra mile, to go the next step and love your best friend. It’s a nice feeling if it works; because it is uncommon to be with someone you are extra comfortable with them. In line with Blacksheep’s very millennial market, this would be something fresh because we haven’t really done anything or paired up, I was wishing for an MMK episode but this happened, when this was offered it was a little crazy because Zanjoe’s schedule is not fitting the bill, I guess it all worked out in the end and it was meant to happen. I could say it may be a best friend movie, but every best friend has a story. I hope we get that same vibe, the happy feeling. Every time we do things we are asked about the artists we work with, when I was asked about this film, I said yes, even if they were hesitating to ask me about it, I said it’s okay and I don’t mind even if they try to connect that past story.”

Zanjoe Marudo says “I am scared but excited because it is a new pairing. It’s easy to do it with Maja because she makes it easy, together with the creatives and Direk, they have crazy ideas and it’s chill on the set. I could call this MajesZ, the dancing duo! I am so happy for the previous projects, I am not thinking of any pressure since they have done quite well with the CarGel movie. Everyone waited for that and we too wanted to see it. Finally they did it and Blacksheep made that film, this would well be a good thing to follow that since they were able to do good in that film.”

Jason Paul Laxamana the director says “The situation is hilarious, this is a story that may have been told so many times on Philippine cinema but for those who have already seen it, it’s very funny.”

I haven’t watched this yet but judging from all the projects of Maja Salvador, this would be a nice team up on screen aside from seeing them merely bonding in events. This is their first try on screen, a good director and fun to see how it all ends. Zanjoe loves Maja’s teeth, while Maja loves Zanjoe’s feet, go see if it’s possible to fall in love with your best friend.

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Maja Salvador and Tor Saksit Release FALLING INTO YOU

Had a splendid afternoon with Maja Salvador and the Thai composer Tor Saksit. They just released Maja’s single called FALLING INTO YOU that’s now out on digital stores nationwide.

Tor says “We tried to make something different in Karma studios and this was one of the products. We did it in two days, but we had one more day for the music video. To study the song, it wasn’t that long because I wrote this song. We know it was going to be a good material and it’s amazing to do this here. I listen to pop songs, classical and jazz. I think right now I’m into basic pop, some that has beautiful melody so the Asian market would love it. I have released 11 albums in Thailan and have chinese singles too. I go to Taiwan and China to promote my singles. I compose melody and arrange songs, I could do that here. She’s a natural singer and she has experience in acting so that helps a lot bringing emotions out. If I’m offered a movie and my label thinks it’s a good thing I’ll consider it. Thank you BEC TERO Music and Ivory Music and Video for supporting us, Falling Into You will be available in all digital stores worldwide.”

Maja on the other hand told us how this happened and says “Teacher Annie went with me in Bangkok because I don’t have time to do voice lessons. She gave us her time so we can do this. This song was adjusted for me and lowered the key so it would be smooth. I am greatful to work with his team in Thailan because there were a lot of artists they could have chosen from but they picked me. For me, maybe I just accepted my own voice, tone, real one and in everything you do you just accept what you can do and that’s what happened. This is under IVORY and BEC TERO Music. We have a mall show in Biñan and Robinsons Mall in Bulacan. We have a guesting in Showtime on Monday and tape a few shows too. Please help me and Tor tell people we have a single out, thank you!”

If you love Maja, you’ll love this new music because it doesn’t actually sound like her to tell you honestly. It’s more sultry, which she says is because she’s loving her own voice now, and how she should love her range. She hopes her fans would appreciate it.

This is under Ivory Music and Video in cooperation with BEC TERO Music of Thailand.

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Maja Salvador Does ‘MAJA ON STAGE’ Tour

Maja Salvador is not letting down. Coming from the success of her soap Wildflower, Maja Salvador is getting her dance prowess another go this February 4 in Cebu in a concert called Maja On Stage. This is a tour which they will start at the IEC Convention Center in Cebu City. Then they'll also be taking it to The Big Box East Jurong in Singapore on February 18 plus another performance on March 23 at the KIA Theater in Quezon City.

“I haven’t been in ASAP lately because of Wildflower, it’s almost all action everyday. It’s also a preparation for my concerts, so my weekdays are for provincial shows and my handler also balances things so I don’t overwork. I’m lucky with my handler who does an absolute good job with my schedules. I also have to have time with my family, my Mom and siblings are in Canada and in the states so that’s where I spent Christmas. I’ll also have my co actors Vhin, Joseph and RK (in the US) with me so you’ll be seeing them there too. It’s been a while since we’ve done a concert and my crew are booked to a brim too so some of them could only go to important meetings, I am just keeping watch. I feel I am using my gut feel to choose the best dances and performing my favorites during these dates so I hope people would appreciate it on the actual show. I won’t be able to have the same production in US or CEBU but KIA will be bigger, that’s what I heard in the meeting. You’ll see music, lights, costumes that I personally chose myself, you will be entertained. Yes this will be WILD!”

”If in the past you’ve seen my leading men in bed, you’ll see Vhin Abrenica and Joseph Marco also fight over me in the show. Vhin can sing, Joseph can do it too so they’ll have solo prods and one with me. It’ll surely be BIG! I’ll be singing in my range and I hope I could further showcase that in the US, Singapore, Cebu and Manila. I’ll be trying my best and singing songs of my idols, I’ll surely try my best to entertain people, that I promise you!”

She will also be with Kakai Bautista, Anna Fegi, Vin Abrenica, Joseph Marco so make sure you get tickets!

Tickets will be sold via IC3 Booth 09325110962, MAV 09260747776, Christina 09372506848. Oh and Maja also hinted that Wildflower will be ending soon, like a month or so. It depends on the script.

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Paulo Avelino for "I'm Drunk, I Love You!"

"This is not Heneral Luna, or Sunday Beauty Queen, but if this will be shown on Cinemas, you'll be surprised. We are also featuring Jimmy Bondoc, Parokya Ni Edgar, some spoken word artists. Myx gave us a premier yesterday and you'll also love LLOYDY which is a cover done done by Paulo Avelino himself. This was conceptualized through a drinking session. A lady here once said those exact words, and we asked permission. The hardest to shoot were the car scenes, and we all have bumpy roads. We also used an old car and La Union weather was crazy. We never want to be compared because the plot might be common but we attacked it differently. It's a bestfriend being in love with their bestfriend but this is entirely different from the usual romcom. LLOYDY was genius when I heard the original from my orgmate and I wanted to use it in a song. I also wanted to do it with him, and Maja was good enough to tell John Lloyd Cruz about what we were trying to do. We are also trying to experiment about the ending because it may or may not be them ending up together. It's my first full length film and I want something that would instill something funny even if it isn't, and something that would make you think. We also write scripts that would happen NOW, using songs and artists that a millennial would like." says Director JP Habac. 

Paulo Avelino added "I just recommended Maja and they had her here. Aside from her being a really great actress, I haven't really worked with her on the big screen. I just really wanted to do it here because it's different on TV. Here it's more natural, not enhanced, it's as organic as it gets. Sensual, nothing more than that. We're rated PG. Dio is a frustrated film maker and he's in a dilemma to pursue directing or continue to study. This is a road trip to settle all their problems. Maja and I have songs in the film, we also have a duet, it's like passion and we get free beer in the process. This isn't my first time to portray a character like this but the story is different and I'm singing different songs, all OPM and we put importance in that. John Lloyd is so cool, it was fast and we just did a cover of that. We all look for people who would tell us they love us, whether it's a friendly thing or romantic it's a good feeling. I do films not because they are acting pieces, but this is vital to the script to be there. I just want to be the one who does something new."

I am so glad that there are films like these and do things that have passion, the concept is there and TBA made it real. It's nice to have a venue to let them do it with how they want to do it. 

This film will be shown on February 15 and it's something new for the Filipinos. They deserve the best and it doesn't matter if there are gigantic companies that would be on the same play date. They will however have a 20 minute pre-movie that will connect Heneral Luna to Goyong so if you are a fan of that series, you should not miss this movie from TBA Entertainment.

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Star Magic's 1 Million Thanksgiving Celebration

They've hit the 1 Million mark on Instagram so Star Magic who manages the country's biggest stars, wanted to give the favor back by celebrating in a BIG way. They dubbed this "Tatak Star Magic: The 1M Thanksgiving Celebration". We came from Kathryn Bernardo's charity so we only got to catch a few artists on stage. I'm sure the fans were having fun, just look at the Hashtag boys.

Jon Lucas, Zeus Collins, Jimboy Martin, Ryle Santiago, McCoy De Leon (I think), Paulo Angeles and other hashtag boys appeared to perform and play a game with their lovely supporters. They got a little close, literally as they needed to stick body parts while their fans didn't hold back. They probably enjoyed the small hugs and kisses from the charming hashtag boys.

Then after that, we had LoiShua. It's the well loved love team of PBB's Joshua Garcia and Loisa Andalio. Sweetness level 150% LOL!

They sang a couple of songs and said hi to their loyal supporters. I was in front and couldn't help but cover my ears because they were really loud!

Speaking of loud, here's the voice phenom Darren Espanto who got all the girls shrieking til our eardrums popped!

To give you a better feel of what happened that afternoon, here's a few videos I took while we were there.

The Hashtags



Kathryn Bernardo



Maja Salvador

Hope you had fun just like we did! Thank you Star Magic for having us!

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