SPARKLE GMA Artist Center Partners with 0KGames for SPARKLE TRENTA

It was still early but folks have been gathering around the Mall of Asia Sky Amphitheater for the biggest event that Sparkle GMA Artist Center has mounted called "SPARKLE TRENTA: The 30th Anniversary Concert". We were there a bit early to prepare because tons of Sparkle stars would be in attendance and fans came in groups to make their presence felt once their idols came out backstage on top of the mall. 

A lot of them went crazy already because prior to the program, the folks from 0KGames had lots of the fans enjoy activities on their booth right beside the entrance of the amphitheater that afternoon. They held games, and gave prizes to lucky winners, then entertained those who came early. I must admit the host was loud and fun, and even invited some Sparkle artists during their activities, and featured a performance on stage later on.

Holding her crown was the gorgeous and sultry Queen Michelle Marquez Dee who did her single "Reyna" complete with dancers and her fellow artists Julie Anne San Jose and the adorable Barbie Forteza. They also had a few more stars in tow who also showcased their time with Sparkle, it was so cool to see almost all the Starstruck almuni perform too. They also had several talented singers who took the stage doing classics and pop medleys, even played a few games with the hosts too.

Also, 0KGames was so happy about being a co presenter, wishes to congratulate to GMA and their subsidiaries for always being there for these talented artists and the agency who have nurtured them all these years! 

METROBANK Offers Ways To Invest for Beginners

It can feel so daunting to be an adult. While you're out of uni and finally got work, the next step is how to earn and save. This is where most people feel lost and clueless because investing takes a lot of learning. 

The folks at Metrobank though is taking the guesswork out by making it easier for you, and more accessible. To do it securely, they now have UITF or Unit Investment Trust Fund available online. This means you get to do all the transactions through your own personal computers or smartphone. They made it all simple to apply for one and give you the information you need to make decisions where you want to invest your hard earned money. 

Through their funds, you get your money to be managed by Metrobank's very own fund managers who use their experience and expertise to strategically grow it and monitor on a full time basis. The platform also is available 24/7 and can be accessed online. This is also done secure as they utilize world class security standards, and all it takes is 10,000 pesos as your minimum amount. You can choose among 25 UITF products, choose to be aggressive or not, all in Metrobank UITF platform. You may visit their official website via metrobank.com.ph/investments/uitf and their main site onlinebanking.metrobank.com.ph if you want to do it now!

Isn't that a nice way to start your year?

Upcoming MMFF 2025 Entry "I'M PERFECT" Set To Bring Strong Message of Love and Inclusion

When news came out of this movie being accepted as an entry for the Metro Manila Film Festival, I was excited about it. The concept is quite interesting, more so, it has not been done in Philippine cinema yet. Casting differently abled actors for the lead role, But what made this special, is the calling of proving what THEY CAN DO, rather than WHAT THEY CAN'T DO.

This film called "I'm Perfect" is something special. It's about unconditional love, the support actors describe this as reality, a spectrum of emotions, and when they were in the set, instead of them teaching the lead actors, they learned more instead. They taught them the currency of love and hugs, and watch them enjoy the process as actors for MMFF. They were overwhelmed!

Direk Ingrid says "I need to make a story, a film about 11 years ago. We won in FDCP and this was teased. This was to show that they can. I'm very lucky that this was noticed by Ms. Sylvia and Nathan Studios and made it happen. Kita Kita was 2017, but this was 2009. They forged my characters, they choose what to show and we only had to trust them. I know it is a risk for producers but I was given the right ones with passion. I didn't want to use them, because this is a passion project and we didn't want them to be used, but loved and be independent. I felt hope because it doesn't end there."

Ms. Sylvia says "I saw two of her scripts and didn't like it but this third one was an afterthought. She didn't believe I would do this, because it was 10 years ago, they wanted it but didn't trust that this will be made, but I knew that the kids with down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy can. I want to thank Janice, LT, Tonton, Zaijan, because at the beginning they knew they would support them, and they did. When I found the cast in Direk's laptop, I knew I had to do it. We met with the officials because we want their guidance and do it right. These kids will make history, so please make sure to watch it!"

Seeing them all talk on stage already made us all cry. I saw what they saw in them, and I think that's exactly what you'll see in theaters this Christmas. I overheard Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines Chairman Elmer Lapeña while he was talking to a blogger friend where he says "They have one special ability, and that is to LOVE without inhibitions, magmahal ng wagas!"

Lead stars Earl Jonathan Amanda and Anne Krystel Daphne Go will make you feel love like you've never seen or felt before. They will be together with Ms. Sylvia Sanchez, Janice De Belen, Ms. Lorna Tolentino, Tonton Gutierrez, Joey Marquez and Zaijian Jaranilla. 

Here's what happened at the Mediacon!

During the talk, it made me wonder that we might be wasting time treating them differently... but they probably need to be treated plain and the same. It's an eye opener, looking at family dynamics on how to love, and how to do it purely, without judgement, hesitation, or anger. That's what they want you to feel in this film, and if you're up to it, you can support them on the 25th!

Vietnam's Best Coffee Brand Trung Nguyen Legend Introduces G7 Coffee in the Philippines

Coffee lovers in Manila are in for a treat as Vietnam's number one coffee brand Trung Nguyên Legend is now in the Philippines. Their launch coincided with their brand intro for G7 Instant Coffee at the annual World Bazaar Festival which is happening at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. Dubbed as The Coffee That Changes Life, they're raring to make Filipinos taste the stronger brew that is known around the world in instant form, in beans or x2 strong!

The event was also attended by the Trung Nguyen Group executives including Nguyen Nguyen, from Vietnam. He says "We hope the G7 brand would help the economy, as it brings harmony in food and beverage in Asia, and the Philippines this Q4. We hope to focus the release of it in this region and be loved by Filipinos. The G7 name was actually gotten from the group of countries, in hopes that Vietnam be placed the same as them too. We have a friendship that spans years, we understand each other more. We have a strategic partner now. I have good relationships with Filipinos in Ho Chi Minh as well, we almost have the same coffee culture."

Miguel Paulo Salazar the Deputy GM of DyGen Food Ventures Inc. says "Today we are here to witness a new milestone, a lot of consumers are buying G7 coffee from Vietnam. We are formally introducing the distribution of the G7 brand. We are excited to be your exclusive partner and bring G7, it's quality, value and the bold unique flavor of Vietnamese coffee. Why did we bring the brand? We think the Filipino is ready for something new, we are offering everyday luxury like sipping a cup of coffee in Saigon. Filipinos will welcome the brand and it's successful future!"

He adds "The price will be competitive, probably similar to market leaders. In the near future, we are keen on opening shops in the near future so more people get to try this."

G7 has been well loved in different global summits in the West and Asia, and is now present in over 100 countries including the US, Japan, China, Korea and many more. Their beans have been sourced from Jamaica, Brazil, Ethiopia, and Buon Ma Thuot province in Vietnam. They also have G7 Pure Black, (part of G7 Pure Soluble line), G7 Strong X2 and a whole lot more. I've had the chance to taste it including the x2, and it was enough to keep me awake til 2am lolol!

Trung Nguyen Legend will be available soon on online platforms including the Trung Nguyen Legend Philippines FB page and DygenFood socials.