PBA Starts LIVE Audience and Broadcast on TV5

After a little heartbreak hearing Alaska being on the verge of leaving the league, hearing the crowd will be back in games was big news. This will all happen on PBA Governors Cup as the metro stays on Alert Level 2 and the league willing to go have 50% venue capacity, all happening this week. The theme this time is "Tayo ang Bida, Tuloy ang Laban".

For those who love the games, they'll be having double shows on Wednesday to Sunday and it will all be covered by TV5 and One Sports where you can watch it from the comforts of your home. If you prefer the live games, you can start getting tickets over at the Araneta Coliseum ticket office when the games happen live.

Magnolia Hotshots is still the team to beat since they haven't had any losses. Meralco Bolts and NLEX Road Warriors follow closely with some of their players dishing out the best plays in the league coming from the national pool veterans and good rookies. The transfers of Arwind Santos to Northport, Alex Cabagnot to Terrafirma  and Chris Banchero to Meralco Bolts might affect the standings soon, plus the new imports... so don't get your hopes up yet even if you've got a comfy lead, it can change anytime soon.

There's more to watch out for in the coming weeks, so if you don't have the time to go there live, go get your basketball fix from TV5 as the official broadcaster of the league promises thorough coverage every game day. You can watch it too on One Sports and PBA Rush on Cignal. Follow their social channels too for blow by blow accounts of the games when it happens on the PBA.

BaiCon Infest 2021: PINOY Y2K

The biggest gathering of influencers, creators, agencies and partners is happening on October 30 and 31 as BaiCon 2021 happens virtually. They are on their 4th year and it's getting even bigger.

Their theme this year PINOY Y2K.
 

What can you expect this year? Your favorite internet celebrities will be providing dancing, singing, doing skits and different forms of entertainment. The event is organized by CICP (Creator and Influencer Council of the Philippines) and RGC (Republiq Group of Companies).

Jim Guzman the CICP President says "I can't hide how excited I am for BaiCon 2021. CICP was put together in 2019 when we had our creator fan fest in Cebu where we invited lots of creators and partners. There's a constant pressure to set gold standard in influencer marketing and we are ahead of this space. CICP was founded to guide our members, to make most of content creation and this space in marketing. We have had lots of town halls, GMM's, in the past several months, we did events where we invited industry speakers from creators, agencies and brands. That's on top of seminars, with partner groups, CICP has been in the forefront doing that for the industry. The benefits are listed on CICP.com.ph wherein you get discounts, trainings, seminars, talks, much of which are for members. We also have legal committees and they handle including taxation. It's part of the benefits that they get. If you want to know more, please visit our website. BaiCon is instrumental in who we are now.  

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RGC's COO Bea Evardone says "I'm excited to be part of BaiCon 2021 and we are creative rebels based entirely in Cebu. We are the creatives behind Bai TV, VisMin's Bisaya Entertainment channel that does content from the region. Bai Social has over 90 creators under our management and 300+ in our network. BaiCon Infest started in 2018 and it was small then, when creators and influencers came to Cebu in 2019, 2020 (albeit digital) we had successfully made it possible still connect.  We made sure we discuss digital media and literacy. On October 30 and 31, you may access your favorite artists, creators and influencers in different social channels of BaiCon."

They chose the theme as the 2000's was nostalgic. BaiCon this year is going to be completely FREE. You can access it on Facebook, KUMU and TikTok for FREE. They will also have Spolight Awards on the dates mentioned. There will also be different musical performances including your favorite artists.

Vice President of CICP and CEO of Blogapalooza Ace Gapuz says "We have a solid lineup of influencers in BaiCon Infest 2021. This includes AC Bonifacio, Kween Yasmin, Medyo Maldito, Snake, Alem, David Jones Cua, Davao Conyo, Justine (Marites) Alem Garcia, Kim Cruz, Xavier Gonzales Solis, Inka Magnaye, Angie Cayetano, Kimpoy Feliciano, Anghet, AJ Rafael, Ranz Kyle, Niana Guerrero, Natalia Guerrero, Claire Inso, Cheska Carandang, Dr. Kilimanguru, Mikey Bustos, Bogart the Explorer (Mikey and Bogart will also serve as hosts) and tons of other creators. Esteemed musicians include Kean Cipriano, Mayonnaise. I'm excited because you'll see more than 50 content creators in BaiCon 2021."  

Dindo Marzan the CICP Director for Awards also explained the Spotlight Awards. "Over 15,000 nominations, and over 400,000 public votes... and you decide who wins."

Jako De Leon the CICP Executive Director says "Being a good creator these days is needed. The brands we work with, the role we play, we need to inspire, educate, have our voices shine in the social media world. BaiCon celebrates the creator, to showcase Filipino talent with the rest of the world. This is the time for you to learn to grow, to interact with the best and brightest in the country. This is a time to share your expertise, to witness first class talent wherever you are in the country. I'm excited for BaiCon because to see the talent grow, it's special. The pandemic has made creators evolve, be more creative and there's so much more to watch out for. Good influence will hopefully remain supreme, more powerful in the long run."

CICP Director for CSR Rj Garcia adds "We look forward to the entertainment, the event, but we need to create significant impact in the community. Children are vulnerable at these times, we need to help them. The best way to combat them is through digital media literacy. Funds will given to manuals for children, to educate them how to verify fake news, be responsible on the internet. You may donate for the cause suing BaiCon's channels. #CreatorsUnited Donation Drive. (see CSR tab on main website)"

I had so much fun talking to the organizers earlier, and the lineup of creators and influencers this year is just exciting. Just like you, I wanted to see them in the flesh but since we're still recovering from the pandemic, this event made it convenient for the public to watch, especially because of the different platforms they made it available. I have the schedules posted above but if you need more details about this year's BaiCon, you may visit their website baicon.ph because it's all there!

See you then!

MODÈLE Philippines Go-See Schedule

I hope my model friends get to see this!

PMAP or Professional Models Association of the Philippines is such a big deal in the industry that almost every model I know wants to be in it. True to form, they've launched some of the most illustrious careers, whether domestic or international, plus the current Ms. Universe Philippines 2016. So to say, they're the best there is in the industry and now they're looking for new models of influence in a search called "MODÈLE PHILIPPINES". 

The GO-SEE will be held this Saturday, May 7th at the F1 Hotel in BGC. Female models are required to wear little black dresses, minimal makeup whilst the men are required to wear black muscle shirts and jeans. You will also be required to wear swimwear for the go-see. If you see this apt for you, go ahead and contact them through 09178304300. I'll also be there to cover so you better be ready!

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Smart Clash of Clans: The Philippine Clash

Clash of Clans addicts should now raise their arms for good reasons as the country's biggest network Smart Communications finally opens the nationwide registration for the biggest and best Clash of Clans tourney in the country. This is going to happen in 5 different regions and they're dishing out almost 2 Million pesos worth of prizes if you become the top clan. This is definitely adding to the success of last year's Clash of Summer the first ever tourney which happened May in Taguig City, which of course was also supported by Smart. 

Photo credits: Jean of Smart Viber Group

The Philippine Clash of Clans event already happened yesterday in SM Light Residences in Boni, it's one of the NCR legs and would you believe there were about 28 clans who joined the competition? They also held a COC outfit competition and cosplayers went to vie for the Php 10,000 top prize. Everyone was also very focused on winning their wars, they already have started building their bases and bought gems just for this competition. Did you also get to buy stuff when they went on sale the other day? Yeap! One gem for tons of things in the in app store!

Best of all, it was easy to purchase gems because everyone who had Smart Prepaid load can get it. Same goes for those who have postpaid accounts, it was so easy for them to do so! They filled the SM Light Residences grounds in no time. It was a blockbuster event!

Of course, you have to be Townhall 9 in order to qualify for the event. For more details please check out http://smart.com.ph/pages/PhilippineClash2015. There are 4 more regional qualifiers you can go to so you can win a whopping Php 2 Million worth of prizes! The Finals will also happen in SM Mall of Asia on September 26, 2015. The South Luzon Qualifier will happen at SM Lipa this August 8, the Visayas Qualifier will happen in SM City Cebu on August 23, 2015. There will also be one Mindanao Qualifier in SM Davao Lanang Premier on September 25, 2015 while the last one (Northern Luzon Qualifier) will be at SM Baguio at September 18, 2015. If you missed the Metro Manila leg, it might be a good thing to go out of town on these dates!

As for me, since I'm still a beginner I'll make my base fortified for the next one, I'm sure Smart has something planned next year right? Go ahead and register!

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KISPINOY: The Search for the next KPOP Icon

Filipinos fascination about KPOP artists and the KPOP scene is just insurmountable. The time to make this effort up a notch is now so Yun Sung Choi CEO of YU&IQ International Inc. and companies YU&IQ Entertainment (formerly RYU's Entertainment) and NH Media is launching a new show called KISPINOY hosted by hunky debonaire multi awarded superstar Richard Gutierrez. KISPINOY basically means K-POP Icon Search Pinoy Edition and it is being pushed now to be an annual thing in other Asian nations too. 

Richard Gutierrez has done several celebrated and awarded shows like Survivor Philippines, Oras Na, and others so he's definitely going to use his A game when the show starts with a 2 part premier telecast come June 27 and July 4. He will also be with the men's mag usual suspect the sexy and gorgeous Jinri Park. Richard said during an interview in Jet7 Bistro Timog Avenue that "This is something different because even of this is a talent search there will be a Korean component." It'll also be done by the people who made local talent search shows like Eat Bulaga and Talentadong Pinoy so you're sure to be entertained during TV5's Saturday Primetime slot from 9 to 10PM. It's going to be big as well because you'll have an esteemed set of judges that includes rock icon Rico Blanco and some of Korea's prominent artists to serve as judge and mentors. 

Auditions will be held in booths located at SM malls in Metro Manila, Pampanga, Cebu and Davao so you're going to only expect that we'll be having the best in the  Philippines to battle the rest of the world!

A recording contract and the chance to get to Korea plus the chance to live and train with the best performers in the land of Lee Min Ho. Doesn't that sound so good for Pinoys to love KPOP? Indeed, so support your KPOP Icon hopefuls when it airs on the happy network TV5!

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Julia Barretto on her 18th Birthday: Just Julia

These are the times when you feel you're blessed, that no matter where your fate takes you, you just need to become humble and say "Thank you!".

Debuts in the Philippines mark the coming of an age, where a teen grabs life from the end of its trail and declare she's now a lady. She went the long way from fixing her realtionships, to working hard and now, she's celebrating it with friends, family, the people she loves no matter what consangnuity.

Also, she said her goal this year is to keep the people in her life in good terms and she hopes her birthday could spark talks with her Titas, her Mom and Dad. She also divulges that her first dance would be Dennis Padilla and her last would be teen hearthrob Iñigo Pascual.

Just Julia will happen this March 10, 2015 and will be shown on public TV this March 28th in the evening. We hope Julia gets her personal wish and perhaps make the stars align for her. 

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Solo x "Pugad Baboy" Collection

Pol Medina Jr.'s pretty much a staple in broadsheets for a long time. For those who doesn't know Pugad Baboy (Pig's Nest) then you must have been living under a rock. His comic strip pretty much symbolizes Filipino culture and makes it easily be understood, made fun of and realize to be something that can touch or destroy people's sanity; ultimately something real that you can see everyday touching on different quirks we have at home, politics, love and community. That alone makes him a great story teller, cartoonist and legend in this industry. This is why SOLO deemed it but another perfect opportunity to create the Solo x Pugad Baboy Collection.

The collection boasts of quite a colorful palette composed of nicely fit collared tees adorned in Polgas comic strip prints which is one of Pol Medina Jr.'s most prominent characters in the series. They have the primaries taken cared of, with blacks, white, pinks, yellow, blues and greens... it looked like a more colorful version of his best selling comic book series but doesn't veer away from the same reason he's related to the Filipino audience all these years. 

The characters also go into statement shirts, tops, sporty shirts and tees. Not only that, but they've got bags and accessories as well to make you love this collection even better. It's funky, it's fresh and you don't have to spend a fortune for products this good.

Aside from that, there's going to be a book tour with the main man himself Pol Medina. He can now sign your copies if you have it at home so please, rush to these branches on these dates.

September 13 - please go to The Row in Glorietta 1 at around 12:30-2:30pm. On September 20 you can see them in Solo at the Festival Mall from 12:30-2:30pm. The final day would be on September 27 at the Solo branch in Trinoma from 12:30-2:30pm. Please take time and rush to get the cute Pugad Baboy Collections only in Solo stores and meet Pol Medina Jr. in all three Saturdays of September. Who knows? You might just win his book too while you're at it!

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Video: Philippines Opens for International Pyrolympics

The Philippine International Pyromusical Competition started yesterday and we were there to witness two countries as they start the event that will last until March 22, 2014. To open up, it is logical to have the host country sport something that would showcase how they fare against the others. That also is done so that they know what they are going up against in the Philippines. I have been able to catch on my phone what happened last night but this is a little raw. Had to upload it sooner so you get to have interest what to expect in the next few weeks. Get ready for Platinum Fireworks Inc. representing the Philippines!

Now isn't that nice? If you missed it, don't worry! The schedule is on my previous post. This happens every Saturday 7PM in the evening for the first country and 8PM for the next. See you there!

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The Erik Santos Collection

I've seen Erik Santos twice. I was't able to talk to him that much as the press was there. An intimate one a few days ago transpired so I really jumped the chance to actually get to know him. He's one of the greatest singers in the country and I've sung one or more of his songs in the shower which I'm sure is the same for almost every guy who loves ballads. Women get swept off their feet at the mere first line when he sings, and he's done so many theme songs that really set the mood for some of the most successful telenovelas and seryes in primetime. He got the best of these songs and had it remastered then put into one album. He then released it into the market as "The Erik Santos Collection" and it boasts the best of the best songs you've ever heard from him. It's got 30 tracks but only costs Php 250.00 on your favorite record bars. They made an extra effort making this affordable because as Erik laments, it's intended as a payback to his fans who has been with him all these years. 

His smile lights up the room. Even when he's a little under the weather he still made it a point to talk with us because he knows how important it is to connect with people. I find him very nice, funny and very genuine. He was pretty happy that the mood was relaxed so even if we were asking personal questions, he didn't mind answering it. He was like talking amongst friends.

It's his 10th year in the business but he says he wanted to still achieve so many things. But he remains very humble. Asking why, he said it was because of his family and his fans. Without them taking their time watching his concerts, and buying his albums he wouldn't be motivated to sing. 

He remembers the time that when he was loveless and it was Valentines day, he woke up with lots of petals and flowers on his sheets.. and all over his room. When he came downstairs he saw his fans surprising him that day, and he finds value in this. He says, they don't even know some of them but they did that out of love. That's the same reason why he did this album, he sees the need to pay back to them. They are so nice to him that's why he's treating them the same way. It's a very good gesture. 

Did you know that his guilty pleasure is watches and shoes? He's got tons of them and he appreciates that over going out and having sleepless nights. He doesn't go out that much because he needs to take care of his voice. He also wants to spend time with family than doing vices like drinking or smoking. He's been brought up pretty good and he owes that from his parents. When asked what he wants because it seems that he's already got it all... he answered one thing... LOVE LIFE. And he feels he's in the right age to marry, he is dating and all but he wants to find the ONE. He's not getting any younger he adds.

 

His album already released in music stores nationwide. Grab a copy and see the best songs he's sung in the 10 years that he's been in the business. Watch out also for the concert that will culminate his decade happening later this year. Thank you so much to Star Records for letting us talk to Erik Santos, we've seen him in a different light. Make sure you support him all the way and watch out for a new album soon. For the mean time, please get the "The Erik Santos Collection". You'll surely be mesmerized once again and remember how we laughed, cried and seen these shows all over again! Congratulations Erik! You truly deserve your success!

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