JOSEPH MARCO at his PEAK, Celebrating His 3rd Year with HANFORD

Took the trip up north to cover the contract signing of actor/model Joseph Marco. The well loved man is on his third year with Hanford. 

The contract signing was witnessed by Dr. Victor N. Te the President, Ms. Sincerely C.Te the Executive Vice President, Ms. Sheena Ann Te-Tan the Vice President, Ms. Angelica Sangco the Sales And Marketing Manager, all of Mansfield International Incorporated. Present in the occasion was Ms. Katherine M. Liclican the President/ CEO of JKast Management Productions, Inc. (Joseph's management).

Dr. Victor N. Te welcomed us to the occasion. He said "This is the 3rd time we are signing Joseph Marco with Hanford. He is very intelligent, capable, dashing, fun, fearless, fresh, genuine and handsome. He's also very personable, quick witted, radiant, stylish, talented, unique, versatile, wholesome, has an x factor, youthful, and zesty. He is special, and our collaboration with him will have great success!"

Joseph replied "They chose to believe in me and that means everything to me. If you invest in me, I give back, I will always do my best. It's about comfort, confidence, and this is what Hanford stood for. For believing in me once again, thank you so much!"

Here's our conversation with him after the contract signing with the executives of Mansfield International Inc., the entity that owns HANFORD.

Joseph added "With HANFORD, every year our connection grows deeper. They made me own my craft in terms of the business, they really teach me the ropes. When you're given difficulties in life, you discover so much with yourself. Every year, I prepare a lot for them and the campaigns they include me in. I am bulking right now, last year, it took me months to get ready and I learn a lot doing that including nutrition, food, my lifestyle and working out. Soon, I want to have my own designs and I think it's the perfect time to do that. It's been amazing to spend 3 years with them, I am thankful, grateful and it's a powerful to be with a brand that trusts you. I feel like I'm at my peak, when you reach maturity, most of the distractions are muted. Right now, I don't waste time anymore so I make sure to work out and watch my diet. I have a personal cook, she cooks for me, it's part of the process because I want to challenge myself, to improve this time, stretch myself in setting the bar high!" 

Asked if he's wishing for anything, he says "I really think that the most valuable things in life are family, friends, self fulfillment, and finding your purpose. I am just grateful that I've passed that phase. When you learn how to be content, it's amazing. Always maintain your mental peace."

Congratulations Joseph Marco! You're killing it, and we can't wait to see what HANFORD is planning for your campaign this coming 2026. So far, it looks amazing from here!

Smile 360 Dental Clinic Holds SMILE360CON 2025

Renowned chain of dental clinics Smile 360 just held SMILE360CON 2025 at the F1 Hotel in Bonifacio Global City. This is an annual event for their corp, patrons and partners to celebrate their milestones every year. They've had very humble beginnings, from a quaint 20 square meter space, they now have a lot of branches in Metro Manila and nearby provinces. This is also the opportune time to introduce new brand ambassadors, folks who would want to put their message across because they want to do it quite differently.

Ms. Janna Miniella Gonzales the CEO of Smile 360 Dental Clinic says "All of our ambassadors and influencers are in one room, it's so nice to see that. We are celebrating a milestone, thank you to the press and new endorsers who you'll all see later. We believe that we need to cater to diverse kinds of clients, the dental care needs of Filipinos varies. The purpose of Smile360con is to get a range of influencers and celebrities that 

people an relate to. We have Tiktokers, veterans from film and TV, actors and actresses that could set examples, and let people know that we can do complex cases. Our company wants to elevate dental care in the country while making sure it remains affordable. We are very careful about our messaging and we want to tap the right market with the right brand ambassador. The goal is to bring affordable dental care that remains accessible for Filipinos."

Here's more of our talk with her earlier:

True to what Ms. Janna says, she has signed several artists like international actress Mercedes Cabral, veteran actor Mr. Rey PJ Abellana, the super cute Xia Vigor (whom we were quite surprised with because she's already a lady!), the folks from Star Image particularly Mr. David Bhowie aka Hungry Boss, viral gigil kid Carlo Mendoza, the very entertaining Vince Apostol aka Kapitan VJ plus the super famous "You Do Note Girl" MAJO who was such a spirited dancer! To date, they have over 20 clinics nationwide and the variety was evidently done to make sure there's representation so folks could see themselves with these individuals as they start their journey with SMILE 360 Dental Clinic. 

@kumagcow "Majo" is a nickname for Marjorry Lingat, also known as the "You Do Note" girl who gained popularity for her videos and is now building an online presence as an influencer. She was first known for her viral "You Do Note" video when she was 9 years old. #tiktokshowbizreporter #tiktoktainmentph #tiktoktainment ♬ original sound - John Bueno

 One thing I'd love to tell you is that when we talked to their resident Doctor/Dentist and partner Franchesca De Castro is that they don't really just do procedures like clockwork. They get to know their patients, show them the pros and cons, even treat them like family which for me is a huge plus. If you would like to try and see how they take pride with their work, visit their social channels or visit any of their clinics in Metro Manila. Another thing they announced is that they're planning to expand to United Arab Emirates (Dubai) as they see a huge demand for their services there too, especially for overseas Filipino workers.

 Congratulations Smile 360 Dental Clinic! Can't wait to visit soon! 

 

VALERIE TAN Brings You to HONG KONG Adventures on I❤️PH's 10th Season

We're a little envious with Valerie Tan as she takes another season of I ❤️ PH to the beautiful sights of Hong Kong. Together with the Hong Kong Tourism Board, she's going to take you to the territories best spots, food destinations and the reasons why folks love Hong Kong. Season 10 will start this week, particularly this Sunday June 8th on GTV at 10:30am.  

It will also be streamed on Kapuso social channels and GMA Pinoy TV. Valerie says "PMPC gave us an award for travel and lifestyle. This is our 10th season and we are leveling up, it's time to rediscover Hong Kong. When I toured around the places you've might have never seen. We're excited to show you this 3 part series that shows the unique Filipino perspective. From the Giant Pandas, to the street markets, to a far island, you'll see it here!"

Valerie also mentioned another event called IRunPH which will be at the UP Oval in 3, 5 and 10K segments which they organized for their chosen charities. They will also be giving away Sharp appliances and gift bags for lucky runners. This will be on July 13 so make sure to register on this website https://tv8mediaproductions.myruntime.com/register/irunph2025. 

Liew Chian Janof the HKTB says "We have many friends in the Philippines and Valerie had many experiences in HK which coincides with HK Summer Viva, a campaign we are doing currently to promote various events happening this season. From parties in the theme park, the twin pandas anniversary, HK Disneyland's 20th anniversary, bringing parties like no other. There will also be sports events, food and drinks, merch that you can only buy during this time through their mobile app. HK Ocean Park will have 6 pandas in July and August. Horse racing is also a hit with locals, every Wednesday we have parties, games and prices included in the event. Please make sure you visit Hong Kong during these dates."

She adds "We are also doing Wine and Dine festival across cities in October and the whole month of November amidst Victoria Harbor. This is just the tip of the iceberg. I hope to see you in Hong Kong soon!"

Here's the press conference on video this morning:

Valerie actually felt this show was really challenging because they had to compete not just TV content but those that are on the internet. TV8 Productions has become much like family now and they are pushing for more years, to partner with more folks for the benefit of the Filipino viewers. She's so happy going to even more places, it opened up a lot of opportunities for her even if there are challenges. People are looking for more immersive experiences when visiting a country, and they hope doing these activities that are not so popular yet would open their minds in the east region of Hong Kong. You've got to look forward to the first episode because a lot of them will be there.

Make sure you watch I❤️PH on GTV this coming Sunday at 10:30AM. It will be shown on GMA Pinoy TV and other social channels a day after premiere broadcast.