While the country is being ravaged by storms, typhoons and monsoon rains, the CSR efforts of DigiP|us Interact!ve Corporation through their subsidiary B!ng0P|us Foundation are continuing to support the Department of Social Welfare and Development specifically the Crisis Intervention Unit in Quezon City. This includes provisioning furniture and logistical support to make sure their help gets to where it is needed in the locale and nearby cities.
This center in Paragon Place in Commonwealth was put up to take in those who need assistance from DSWD through their AICS and AKAP programs which gives financial help to those affected by natural disasters including these recent weather disturbances that have left a few homeless and need of aid. The foundations have supplied over 1034 chairs and 204 tables for use in these centers via their adopt a center program. They have long done these efforts and plan to continue in the coming years to make sure people get services when they need it most.
It was a fun night to be with some of the artists involved in the latest Cignal Play Microdramas, the new vertical format series of shows shown on the Cignal Play App. They promised huge emotions, and with the celebrities included in the cast, we weren't surprised that they could deliver as they're not new to shows in TV5 and different channels.
The event was graced by Ms. Jane Basas from MediaQuest and Cignal, and the man himself Manny Pangilinan of the MVP Group, proving how important this is for the platform because of how new it is, ready to be consumed by Filipinos on the app.
This includes "I SEE YOU" with Dimples Romana, JoemBascon, Cedrick Juan, Pearl Gonzales, Glenda Garcia and wonder kid Zion Cruz. There's also "MY FATHER'S LAST WISH" which stars Dylan Menor, Johnny Revilla, Gerald Madrid, Alex Medina and Dawn Chang. "3 QUEENS and a BABY" on the other hand stars Christian Bables, IyahMinah, Daniella Stranner, Donna Cariaga, Christian Vasquez, and Iven Lim. My personal favorite is the light hearted "BAKER'S HEART" which stars Paulo Angeles, Dani Porter, Queenay Mercado among others. Soon there will be "A CURE CALLED LOVE" added to the shows which stars Gelli de Belen, Dylan Menor, Micah Santos, Pinky Amador and Jeff Tam which you can watch anywhere anytime with the Cignal Play app.
Here's the event on video:
Watching these shows this past week made me realize how they have meticulously placed cliffhangers in each episode, something they wanted to do to get you hooked on these shows once you try and watch one. It's got artistic and creative touch, something innately Filipino. These are all in vertical format so it fits your phone snug when you start watching. Best of all, they're offering subscription per day so you can pay 20 pesos to see it proving you don't have to spend much to have entertainment.
Really enjoyed talking to some of the cast, make sure you sub on my channel and see the short chat we had with them on the video above!
When the country celebrated the Olympic Gold a couple years back, we were all so happy about it and rejoiced. Every Juan and Maria were glued to their TV, mobile phone, tablet, seeing the flawless performances of athletes on the world stage seeing their dreams come true for them, and for the country. Thing is, this didn't come overnight because aside from the blood, sweat and tears that they've produced, they needed funding to get and train in other countries to be at par with the world's best and be taught by coaches that could produce the best athlete and potential like every Filipino could.
Funding it is another issue, and this is where D!giP|us |nteract!ve Corporation and its subsidiary ArenaP|us come in. According to Madame Cynthia Carrion who heads the Gymnastics Association of the Philippines, corporate sponsorships sustains these efforts and just like our golden boy Carlos Yulo, she says "People only see the end result of medals but didn't know it needed funds so they could train, travel and compete first to get where they are. The support they get are the ones that get them in podiums, raise that flag on the world stage". This goes the same with boxer Eumir Marcial, basketball's Scottie Thompson who secured funding from these corps, then thanked them legibly when they came home from the Olympics. It gets them the needed funds where the budgets fall short to continue their goals from start to end.
In recent events, Ms. Carrion pronounced for regulation where it is needed, and acknowledges those who do it legally and contribute to society.
It was a very festive mood to see folks from the Rotary Club of different regions all in one place to celebrate the induction of officers and Beautéderm CEO Rhea Tan as the President of the Rotary Club of Balibago (a district in Angeles City). She's no stranger to community work since she built her empire and businesses benefiting scholars, mothers, SME's in different parts of the country, but this opportunity to help in the Rotary Club of Balibago in Pampanga was just too precious to pass.
Ms. Rei says "We appreciate everyone who's here for District 3790 Rotary Club of Balibago headed by Governor Dr. Philip Torres, AG Bing Gonzales, DS Jong Galang, past District Governors and officers. To my family, my kids Adam Kenneth and Audrey, friends, Beautederm Ambassadors, local and national media, I'd like to thank you for coming together for a very significant night, a gathering of hearts and minds, united in service. It's not by words, but the Rotary Club of Balibago is committed to exert all efforts to uplift the community it serves. I'd like to share 3 of my projects "Rise and Glow Up" to bring self confidence for an initial 20 youth via BeauteHause Clinic. "Yes To Love" where a portion of earnings will go to End Polio campaign of Rotary Club International and "Contribeut: A Scholarship Grant for Tertiary Level deserving students so they could finish their degrees and help their families."
She was so touched when she was introduced by her Mother, Ms. Pacita Ramos Anicoche who told us about her story before the achieved success in the industry. She wants to help those with mental health needs, earn funds for the end Polio campaign through several company owned branches, and continue the successful scholarship programs not just for her employees, students from her previous school, and now students from the Balibago district. To date, she has already had several students finish with Latin honors which she is so proud of. She wants to use her voice to benefit others, sit at the table and let others too. She thanks the Rotary Club of Balibago for the trust. She hopes to also influence others to do the same.
Together with Ms. Rei, Ms. Mylene Timbol, Ms. Chona Lee and Ms. Doreen Canyong from the Beautederm group will be part of the officers to make sure they would be able to accomplish a LOT during her term.
As a surprise, Ms. Rhea got the one and only Piolo Pascual to escort her to the stage, which had almost everyone's jaw drop. He also sang a few songs but folks were just too excited and took photos with him on stage, not surprised. Aside from that, her super supportive Beautederm Ambassadors Alma Concepcion (who's been with her for 15 years), actor and former Vice Governor Ejay Falcon, beauty queens and actresses Maricel Morales, Rochelle Barrameda, Thia Thomalia, actors Jimwell Stevens, Kimson Tan, Jojo Abellana, PBB Celebrity Collab Edition's Josh Ford, singer comediennes Kaikai Bautista, KitKat, Darla Sauler, Pepita Curtis, and award winning actress Gillian Vicencio were there to show their support for Ms. Rei Tan. Also a few weeks ago, she also had Belle Dolls brand ambassadors Miguel Tanfelix and Ysabel Ortega to help her with a local school, giving bags, hygiene kits and more (which she plans to continue during her term).
Here's her speech on video:
She's already the Girl Boss everyone wants to be and could have just enjoyed the life she has right now, but Ms. Rhea wants to get involved in what could BETTER her community and help those who need it. She wants to DO MORE and now help people on a bigger scale. The Rotary Club has been established almost 120 years ago, aimed to have professionals with diverse backgrounds could form meaningful friendships. With this goal and the popular 4 way test, they are doing more good with the organization. Ms. Rhea wants to continue the good things that they've started, add the best ones that she's accomplished with her company to take Rotary Club of Balibago and its members to new heights.
