JULIUS BABAO Officially Joins TV5's FRONTLINE PILIPINAS

People have been eagerly awaiting Julius Babao's appearance in TV5's home grown news program FRONTLINE PILIPINAS as he bade goodbye to his former network ABSCBN and his show TV Patrol. He's a veteran broadcast journalist and his choice to move was about growth and a career choice. He didn't want to be stagnant and pursued TV5's offer when signs appeared for him. 

Julius says "I would want to work with the news team of TV5 and I'm excited about working in Frontline Pilipinas on free TV and radio again. I'd be able to reach more people, and hopefully help them too. Sorry for repeating, but I'm so happy and looking forward to what will happen once I go in the newsroom of TV5, hopefully to maximize my skills and be a person for public service, I'm excited for Monday! You need to watch it once it comes up on the newscast, hopefully to become a complement to what Cheryl Cosim is doing, light banters, more relaxed when the news is light too."

He added "I know it's going to be hard as fake news still proliferate on social media, but TV5 is here to straighten things out, to hopefully remain not tainted and unbiased, credibility is important for me. I take care of my integrity, all these years. We need to do our research, not just follow verb mentality, not just follow what your grandparents or friends say because that plays a huge role especially mainstream news outlets. It just arrived to me, I stayed on for the network even after the franchise was taken from ABSCBN, I am moving on with my career so I don't become complacent, I am not retiring soon, I need to do more things, expand my wings, prayed a lot about this and seek guidance. I asked for signs and they gave me that. I talked to Ms Luchi and this became possible."

Here's our mediacon earlier with Julius Babao

Make sure you tune in on Monday primetime at TV5's airing of his first salvo in the Kapatid network. You're going to see him there and some other planned shows because they're doing that very soon.

Get Ang Paos For Discounts and Treats at CROCS Stores

Bretman and AC Bonifacio's favorite Crocs is treating customers to special gifts this Chinese New Year. Since it's the year of the Water Tiger, they're in a giving mood for those that purchase regularly priced Crocs footwear from January 28th to February 28, 2022. They're giving you Ang Paos (customary Red envelope) in Crocs stores nationwide or at the offcial Crocs web store crocs.com.ph.

All you need to do is present your receipt and get it at Crocs stores, it will contain vouchers which will equate to a different treat just on these dates. You can get a Php100 discount on your next footwear purchase (regularly priced of course!) or get a free fancy Jibbitz which makes Crocs even better if you're into that kind of fun and design. Each Ang Pao can only be used in one transaction so make sure your next purchase is worth it, perhaps you can buy a family or friend another pair just for the heck of it!

Participating branches include SM MOA, Megamall, North Edsa, Pampanga, Cebu and Davao. You can also get it from Ayala Malls like Trinoma, Bonifacio High Street, ATC and other participating malls nationwide. Don't take my word for it, just head on to your nearest branch and ask about it!

Garrett Bolden Releases New Single "Pwede Pa Ba"

Saying it's a phenomenal year for singer, balladeer and Clash finalist Garrett Bolden is but an understatement. It's been a couple of years since we last saw him in a physical event (we talked to him last year virtually too) but certainly, his career has gotten into new heights with him doing several teleserye theme songs like the one for Agimat Ng Agila, The World Between Us, Stories for the Heart, I left My Heart In Sorsogon and more in the future. I asked him about him getting into a new title, being the new King of Teleserye songs perhaps, but he digressed and rather be called a balladeer. The humble lad just released his new single called "Pwede Pa Ba?" and it did debut at #3 and is included on the Fresh Friday picks in the Spotify charts, he's making a good impression with this new song.

Here's what we talked about earlier today.

Garrett is also planning to get an acting hat on if projects permit, it'll give him variety just like his compatriots from The Clash. He's really thankful for Sparkle GMA Artist Center as even if he didn't finish the contest as the champ, he's getting a lot of projects in the network when he thought it was going to be done after the show.

Now make sure you take the time to stream and download this new song on digital platforms because the talented lad deserves it. He's raring to go international soon, and we might be seeing that happening pretty close as he's slated to go to the US for interviews. Break a leg Garrett!

Birthday Cheers for Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda!

I've been watching her for years on ABSCBN, and in different shows. She's a very good broadcast journalist. Her work in the Senate and Congress formulating laws that help different sectors like education, the environment, women , youth, history and culture has always been there, consistent and has been lauded by many.

Til now, she's been steadfastly moving to generate jobs for indigenous folks, mothers and artisans in her lone district of Antique and in many places across the country, some of which have also weathered the pandemic and changed the lives of many in her own little ways. She's a leader, Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda. She's also celebrating her birthday today.

 

 

Happy happy birthday Deputy Seaker Loren Legarda! Cheers to more years of serving the people in this blessed country of ours!