The lead star of the no.1 primetime series FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano, Coco Martin, started the school year by bringing smiles to students of San Jose del Monte in Bulacan as he led the launch of “Saludo sa Pamilyang Pilipino, Oplan Balik Eskwela 2016” last Monday.
Coco personally went to Paradise Farm Elementary School, his chosen beneficiary, and gave away 800 school bags containing school supplies, raincoats, slippers, etc. He also donated 18 electric fans and boxes of teaching aid for teachers.
Because of the Kapamilya actor’s help, both students and teachers were thankful for the donations, which will surely help the kids in learning their lessons.
“Public school students are really close to my heart because I was one back then. I hope I could send out help to other public schools as well,” said the award-winning actor.
Joining Coco in the charity event was the Dreamscape management, led by Deo Endrinal, Biboy Arboleda, Dagang Vilbar, and the staff of FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano and Dreamscape unit.
The event was made possible by Dreamscape Television Entertainment with the help of ABS-CBN Integrated Public Service.
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Boodle fight with Bb. Pilipinas beauties
Araneta Center joined the nation in the celebration of Philippine Independence Day highlighting the Filipinos love for food, art and music.
Shoppers and Bb. Pilipinas official Facebook page registrants enjoyed the native foods served during a boodle fight at the Farmers Plaza on June 11 participated by Bb. Pilipinas Intercontinental 2016 Jennifer Hammond and Bb. Pilipinas 2016 First Runner up Angelica Alita.
Gateway Food Park took the occasion to make a name as the place for freedom and fun-loving people by showcasing native foods from the different Philippine regions in their respective activity areas culminating with the boodle fight. A street mural painting activity for Filipino art lovers followed and towards the evening, a music hub was held with #ATMKalayaan, a Pinoytuner-powered concert that featured celebrated singer-songwriter Ebe Dancel, pop-rock powerhouse Mayonnaise, emerging indie favorites Autotelic and the U.P. Music Circle Bands, Slow Sink, Rayf Panotes Band, Modern Romans, Lamb street and Cupcake Alliance.
Hammond, a 25-year-old, BS Nursing cum laude graduate of Perpetual Help Laguna and a member of the Professional Models Association of the Philippines (PMAP), took time out from her preparation for the Miss Intercontinental pageant later this year, where she aims to become the first Filipina to win the title. “Happy Independence Day, Alita and I are honored to join everyone present in this event, and we’re especially excited with the boodle fight, as we both are food lovers like most Filipinos,” the statuesque, sweet smiling beauty said.
Alita, a 20-year-old, Culinary degree graduate and a former ‘star magic’ artist and finalist of ABS-CBN’s popular contest “My Girl” , also expressed appreciation to be a part of the celebration. She is not closing her door to a return stint at the annual Bb. Pilipinas pageant. – Eton B. Concepcion
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Globe Broadband’s surprises with premiere of Disney/Pixar’s ‘Finding Dory’
Globe Broadband brings wonderful surprises to customers in line with the much-awaited movie premiere, Disney/Pixar’s Finding Dory. As the official broadband service partner of Disney in the Philippines, Globe Broadband customers are in for a whole lot of fun with its latest events, ticket giveaways, and special prizes.
Directed by Andrew Stanton and Angus McLane, Finding Dory is the highly anticipated sequel to the successful 2003 movie Finding Nemo. Now, the main protagonist, Dory the forgetful blue tang fish, explores her childhood through flashbacks. This eventually leads her to embark on a life-changing quest to go back home and be reunited with her parents.
“Disney’s brilliant storytelling has made most if not all, look forward to what movie they are going to premiere next. Finally after over a decade, Finding Nemo’s sequel makes its way to theatres and this gives us another opportunity to give our customers access to exciting giveaways and exclusive events. By taking that extra mile we provide our customers a more immersive experience.” shares Martha Sazon, Globe senior vice president for Broadband Business.
Headlining Finding Dory’s Philippine premiere was the homecoming tour of Pixar Studios Filipino sketch artist, Paul Abadilla. Making his way back home, Abadilla conducted a by-invitation animation workshop and shared his work on Finding Dory and his experience as part of one of the most prestigious animation studios.
Globe Broadband customers in Metro Manila were also entitled to join the exclusive block screenings via free movie invites when they subscribe to a broadband plan or upgrade their current subscription until June 16. New customers are eligible to get four tickets while plan upgraders get six tickets.
One lucky customer will also get a chance to hold a private block screening with 50 of his friends. To join, customers simply need to catch the Finding Dory artwork on the @enjoyglobe Twitter account and re-tweet with the hashtag #GlobeBroadband. Participants with at least 50 likes and re-tweets combined are qualified for the raffle and should stay tuned for the announcement on June 22.
With speeds of up to one Gbps, Globe Broadband currently offers a wide range of Internet services for home. Customers can enjoy seamless Internet connectivity for the family alongside free entertainment content bundled with their plans such as Spotify, HOOQ and NBA League Pass.
Disney/Pixar’s Finding Dory opens in cinemas on June 16. For more information on promos and free movie invites, visit www.globe.com.ph/broadband/promos/movie-invites. Tickets will be confirmed via the application email provided and can be claimed from Globe representatives in participating cinemas on the day of the screening.
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APHCA 20th International Hair Olympics 2016 in Manila
Manila hosts the prestigious international hair and beauty competition with 18 Asia Pacific member countries competing against each other for pride and honor.
APHCA, a brainchild of beauty expert and philanthropist Ricky Reyes, is a premiere association of professionals in the beauty, health and wellness industry in the Asia Pacific region, fostering camaraderie and sharing of trends and knowledge among beauty practitioners in member countries. The “Hair Olympics” is usually held in different APHCA member countries like Macau in 2011, Indonesia in 2012, Malaysia in 2013, and Thailand in 2014. Last year’s event was hosted by Taipei. This year, it is going back here in Manila where it officially started.
Be awed and be dazzled with the creations of the best hair and beauty masters of the country and the world on Oct. 26at Hall 4, SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia, Pasay City, Philippines.
During the official launch were, from left, (standing), Johnny Tai, Taiwan country leader, Pasay City First Lady Edna Calixto, Airene Wong, Malaysia country leader, Maribel Costan of Shawill Cosmetics; (Sitting): Dr. MJ Torres of Zen Institute, Air Asia’s Gerard Peñaflor, Ricky Reyes and Steve Tamayo, official caterer of the event.