With the recent changes on this topic and policies over the week, the PlaySafe Alliance has issued a statement:
They have specified the importance of regulation, protection and lawful procedures they follow especially for their sector who are licensed operators. They also reiterate their support for Bangko Central and their actions on consumer protection and removal of non licensed operators from pay platforms.
Here's hoping that these policies benefit the ordinary Filipinos as we've become victims to some and destroyed lives too.
If you haven't watched "SOL at Si LUNA" on YouTube's Puregold Channel, then I must say, you are missing a lot. It's a series launched a couple months ago by the folks from Puregold starring Jane Oineza and Zaijan Jaranilla. It's got a really good story, cinematography is impressive. I would even mistake it for a full blown movie as the quality is just above your usual teleseryes.
It talks about love and its intricacies, of what's normal and what is taboo. It also talks about the magic it brings, of when it comes at unexpected times, and find happiness in it even on dark days. He also gets really good advice from his Dad, about what it's like to be in a relationship and how it is a commitment and a choice.
It also talks about being heartbroken, what things they learned in past relationships and the things they are still carrying to this day. Other episodes also discuss how love is found, how to protect it, how to win in life. They also vent out their frustrations, if they are attracted to each other, their labels too.
SOL at si LUNA will have a longer episode this August 16th at 7pm. Subscribe to their official YouTube channel as they regularly upload the episodes there. Follow the Puregold social channels as well because they provide updates on latest promos and episodes too.
The hunger for PPOP is certainly evident and with the Philippines answering with great artists, it's fun to know we've got a lot of them coming in the following months. Today is pretty special as we begin to get to know ZELA. She's a triple threat, one who can write songs, sing and dance. She is also based in the US but knows how this is an opportune time to do PPOP through her label AQ Prime Music. This was something she's been dreaming of since she was a kid, and now she has the chance to inspire more people through her genre of music!
Zela says "I want people to be empowered when they hear my music. I make them inspired with my experience, I'm a soloist and friends suggested I do it. Performing during the Waterbomb Festival last February was memorable because I met Jessie, a very popular artist in Korea. She told me I was very skinny, it was surreal because it was a chance to meet someone I idolized, and they asked who I wanted to meet, I always mention her name. The name Lockhart came from my last name, and it describes how I am with my goals (as I am locked in(, and women empowerment is very important for me. I want to use my platform to become the voice for those who don't have it. People mention how we kinda look like Sandara and I take it as a complement. I just think she's way prettier, and who wouldn't like that. My music video is also out on AQ Prime Music. The creatives also helped me make the concept a reality."
She adds "What sets me apart is the fact that I do everything on my own. I don't share my lines, I wrote most of the songs in the album. Specifically the 6 tracks, the other 4 I've worked with another composer too. I can do any genre, and don't have to consult. It gets super lonely sometimes but I just focus on goals so I don't have to think about it. We are here to lift each other, and there's always space on top."
She already debuted in 2023, and has been rewarded with a PPOP Top New Artist of the Year award. She's released her first single called "KARMA" during that time and has gotten really good traction with it. She also followed up with "POGI BOY" later in the year and gave her third one called "01/01" during her birthday. She deem this a great gift to her fans as she has wished for.
She also had the opportunity to do the 1st Waterbomb Festival last February and was the only PPOP Soloist act during the event. She is also releasing her new album "LOCKHART" that's got 10 tracks which she also wrote. The songs include ACE, Arangkada, ZL, GOAT, Paraiso, Chaos, Bababa, Hanap Ka Na Lang Ng Iba, and Leave Me.
She's raring to release these songs and make it known worldwide, she's absolutely ready to go! She sends her thanks to Atty. Aldwin Alegre and Atty. Honey Quiño for supporting her goals all these years. She credits them for the successes she's had and says she's excited for what plans they've got for her in the near future. Go stream it today on popular streaming platforms, I particularly like "Bababa" so make sure you listen to it!
You've probably seen it and getting a little too comfy to see VIBE, the new countdown show which premiered last August 9th on TV5 and on several MediaQuest platforms. You've probably seen something like it, but this is totally different as it is people driven, which means YOU have a hand of what particular singer, song, artist, songwriter or prod would take the top spot. Also, they've got some new folks to keep you company in each program on VIBE called VIBE JOCKS, and we met some of them a few days ago.
We met with mogul actor host and my buddy Ryle Santiago, singer and actress Ana Ramsey, good looking actor Kych Minemoto, dancer and actor Paulo Angeles, super good looking dancer actor and host Joao Constancia, the pretty internet star Queenay Mercado, the super talented and RPDR PH Season 3 Queen Maxie Andreison, new actor and commercial model Dylan Menor. Vibe Jock Elijah Canlas was supposed to be there too but he had movie scheds conflicting with the launch. He was VERY present in materials/photos though!
Ryle Santiago as a VIBE JOCK
Ryle has been doing good with his several businesses (oh yes he's handling 3 companies), recently hosting hot shows like Face 2 Face Harapan and acting jobs too. He says "You know I'm just beginning to grasp how huge this is. I thought it was going to be just another show that I have to host, and you know me, I'm very passionate about what I do. Hearing about who our partners are, how grand of a scale they plan to do with these shows, I am quite shocked because this is going to be a major responsibility for me. It's different from what I've done before. I'm so thankful for "It's Showtime!" for really being my training ground in hosting shows. It gave me my live selling skills and powers to also do Face 2 Face. Vibe is going to be a perfect playground and put everything that I learned into this show. We'll be tackling Filipino music. We're also a countdown show, and will be here every day of the week. From Vibe on weekends, Vibe Up and Vibe Nights on weekdays, Vibe TV on Saturdays and Vibe Cafe online show on Sunday, we're going to have so much fun with VIBE."
He also shared how there's lots of things planned in the pipeline including guests on the show. If you would like an OPM artist to be there and perform, voting for them would certainly make it happen. Much of these things are also live, so it falls on your end to show how much love to give them on the shows.
Here's more of what we talked about on the sidelines:
And that's not all... because you've got more VIBE JOCKS to entertain you all throughout the day. VIBE JOCK Dylan Menor says "I'm very excited about this new project with TV5 and Mediaquest. I believe VIBE is going to be a great platform not just for artists, but those who work behind the music. We'll get to know their stories, see them perform and do things beyond what folks usually see in concerts. That's certainly something that you should look forward to when VIBE arrives on TV and other channels. I like the genre of Gen Z's, but I'm quite open to any genre, I want things that are energetic!"
Joao was quite happy about the fact that fans now have a hand of who will be on the top of the charts. The shows will also be a good platform not just for established artists, but the indie, new and up and coming ones too. He's quite confident that there are so many OPM artists out there that can really challenge not just themselves but those who have big fan groups because they'll also get to listen to the others. This platform is for them too. They're also keen on performing on the shows because they will have a chance to do that if the opportunity arises. They are also excited to get to know the artists through their interviews.
We asked Maxie about having representation as a VIBE JOCK, but says this wasn't something that she would be nervous about. She's more proud in some way because she gets to represent those who wish to be in the same shoes. She lauds the production of VIBE because they're very progressive to include her as a VIBE JOCK. Thing is, she's going to switch between Maxie and Jhayvot when she feels like it, so there's going to be so much fun that folks will look forward to when she hosts the shows.
Pao and Ryle may have had experience hosting online and TV shows in the past but they both consider VIBE very different because it's going to be more on the art side of things while they're doing the programs. Pao knows they're also there to promote OPM music, the artists and the show so he's very eager to point that out in both the afternoon and evening shows. Anna Ramsey also said that she feels so right at home because the work they've done so far wasn't too stressful, it was smooth sailing since day 1 and she hopes to continue to have that work ethic all throughout the show's duration. For her, the work is light and felt very happy because they've grown very close as the launch comes near. As early as now, the jokes kept being thrown around by the other jocks and she feels it's going to happen quite often once the live shows become a regular thing.
Queenay said that she's quite grateful that she's being given the opportunity to become part of these shows. She knows that the responsibility to do the show is huge and says this wouldn't be given to her if the one above knows that she wouldn't be able to do it. She's happy that there will be a connection with the fans and is excited how the voting will affect the concept of the show.
Kych is quite a happy chap and feels so elated to become part of these jocks. Since he's quite experienced with podcasts, he's got a lot to bring to the table. Plus, he's such a huge fan of Filipino music and knowing that they've got the chance to talk to the OPM artists appearing on their shows, this will be the best platform to get to know them even more. The newcomers will also have the opportunity to be in the show and will give more exposure for them in the long run.
Here's what we talked about during the press conference:
So if you're raring to see how your favorite Filipino and OPM artists are going to fare on the show, make sure to follow their social channels, TV5 and other MediaQuest channels because it's going to be fun! It's time you put your idols into the charts, support them by watching the shows every day and vote for them on FB or the other ways to support. So far, I've managed to watch several these past few days and I can say, I'm hooked! I feel their VIBE!
