Villar Group's AMBS Prepares Broadcast Operations

Villar's Advanced Media Broadcasting System who now holds Channel 2's frequency has made significant moves this month. September 1st marks the day of two Sorianos joining the network's lineup of stars. Host, singer and actress Toni Gonzaga and her husband Director Paul Soriano formalized their ties with the new channel.

The event was witnessed by AMBS President Maribeth Tolentino, Manuel Paolo Villar of Prime Asset Ventures together with other celebrity guests at Mella Hotel in Las Piñas City. Villar says "We are reiterating our commitment to elevate TV viewing for pinoys starting with quality programs and even more exciting TV shows bringing entertainment to Filipino homes."

Ms. Tolentino added "We are ready to give our viewers worthy shows to look forward to. We are ecstatic about our plans with Toni Gonzaga and Paul Soriano." This includes a more in depth talk show which they say Toni will be hosting (probably much like Toni Talks which she does on YT but done on TV).

This is the Villar Group's foray into the broadcast industry. They have other businesses in housing, retail and utilities. They also have signed Willie Revillame who's doing Wowowin in the same station. This is just the tip of the iceberg, stand by for more information about talent acquisitions in the next few weeks. Heard they will also be calling it ALL TV as seen on some Wowowin socials as of publishing.

PASIG CITY LGU Starts Pet Microchip Service

Mayor Vico Sotto of Pasig City

It's such a good feeling if you feel the government is doing its job, you feel your taxes are all worth it not only for you, but the whole community. A few days ago, I've had the opportunity to witness the launch of Pasig City's Pet Identification Project (Pet i-Chip) using microchip technology. No less than the good looking Mayor Vico Sotto of Pasig City lead ceremonies together with the city Veterinary Services Department and Plaridel Products and Services Inc.

 

Mayor Vico says "This was presented to me during the pandemic and the delay was because of obvious reasons. We had to prioritize a few other things because of it. But now that we're slowly going back to normal, we are going forward with the programs of the city. I would like to thank Ortigas for letting us use Tiendesitas as venue for this event, our councilors who are also working hard to put measures on local government policies (RA 9482), our Barangay officials."

The program is also designed in conjunction with Pasig City's goal of being rabies free. Recent figures mentioned during the event that there are only a few cases (17) this last quarter which is already an improvement from previous numbers which reached hundreds. In the Philippines, there are lots of deaths resulting from animal bites. Aside from that, pet owners would be able to register, monitor temperature of their pets, health history and vaccinations in case they need to. This will be all administered by Veterinarians and will be FREE of charge in the city of Pasig. They will be also issued a Pet Passport that they get to keep for records. In case they lose their pets, it's easier to track ownership as registration requires owner information. This would be a huge change in the lives of pet owners, convenient too that roll out will commence in the next few months according to the city vet. They will be doing the activity together with their rabies shot which they have been doing on a weekly basis. Information will also be held confidential under the pet registration of the City of Pasig.

 

They also showed us the actual microchip and the process on how they implant it. It took a few minutes and much of it was double checking the chip which they scan before, and while it's already implanted. This will also be available in private vet clinics (with its usual cost). So if you're interested, all schedules will be posted at the Pasig City Facebook page and the city veterinary department's channels. If you need more information about the chip, visit plaridel.com.ph or animal-id.net.ph and it's all there!

GLOBE Treats You To #ExtraGDay on 917 Celebrations!

September is such an important month for Globe as they celebrate 917 (their usual prefix in the country) or September 17, known as GDAY. This time, they are making it even more special with Globe EXTRA GDAY EVERYDAY by giving you more than the usual perks and celebration all this month!

Mr. Jerome Patalud, Head of Globe Rewards says “GDAY EVERYDAY means rewards, use your rewards points for services, app access, load, online purchases, and ao much more! Since 2016 we have been rewarding our loyal subscribers. You will also get to join the G Battle Zone for mobile legends, Valorant, their respective inline playoffs and the grand finals. There’s also GChance the raffle for those who want shop credits, hundreds of thousands of cash, smartphones, a new notebook, and a new G Music Fest to be held at 9/17 at Ayala Malls Circuit open grounds from 1pm tp 12mn. There will be band performances (including local and international performers), monumental art installations, plus GUDI stickers in Viber. You can also mint exclusive NFT only during the festival. You can earn and enjoy while playing games, apply for scholarships and gain access to exclusive events of Globe."

G Music Fest will be huge. Artists like Phum Viphurit, Kpop artists BugABoo will be headlining the event. Aside from that, homegrown ones like The Juans, PPOP group Kaia, Matthaios, Unique, I Belong to the Zoo, JOEM, Lola Amour, Arthur MIguel and Paul Pablo will be there for those heartwrenching songs you've long to hear live in concert. Well known installation genius Leeroy New will also be displaying his work during the event so if you're an art junkie, you'll love what you'll see. You can also see the event on Globe VH Metaverse via GlobeVirtualHangouts.ph and enjoy it all at the comforts of your home. Tickets can be copped from the GlobeOne App for as low as 15 rewards points. If you're rich and want to buy tickets instead, you can get them from Tickelo.com for Php 1,500. All up to you!

See you at the grounds on 9/17!

The Beautiful and Scenic Golden Haven Cebu

Cebu is certainly one destination I wouldn't get tired of. I've been there countless times for pleasure, work and play. With it's sprawling landscapes, fantastic beaches, good food anytime of the day, and genuinely warm people, one would not resist the ample combination of having urban metro scenes with the quiet countryside.

I wouldn't be surprised that Golden Haven Cebu has chosen this to be their site for a memorial park. In fact, it's one of the most beautiful in the country. It's huge 13 hectare property has mountains in the foreground, trees, grassy hills and terrain, definitely a peaceful place to spend with family and the dearly departed. It's at the Binaliw Road area and you can tell, it's got that Italian theme. There's the Saint John Paul II Memorial Hill, and the Garden Plaza, plus the Imperial Gardens that makes quite calming, it changes the mood outright if you're up for some tranquility. For a little Asian flare, Golden Haven Cebu also has The Mood Gate which functions as an entrance to mausoleums. There rests three columbaries named after St. Teresa de Avila, St. Mary of the Child Jesus and Mother Teresa of Calcutta India (called the Thereseum). If you also like nature, there exists the Vatican deck where you can see scenic views of this memorial park.

It's also near shops, schools, religious landmarks. Aside from that, I could imagine how this would be a worthy investment especially for OFW's, for their families and their children. Get in touch with them via (02) 8873-2922 to 23 as they've got people who can answer your queries.