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Monday, March 18, 2024

"Under a Piaya Moon" and "Last Shift" Triumph at First-Ever Puregold CinePanalo Awards Night


Under a Piaya Moon” and “Last Shift” bagged the coveted Pinakapanalong Pelikula awards in the full-length and short film categories respectively at the inaugural Puregold CinePanalo Awards Night. Held on March 16 at the Gateway Cineplex 18, it was an emotional night as both established names as well as young up-and-comers received recognition for their exceptional efforts. 

The cast and crew of “A Lab Story” accepting the award for Panalo sa Manonood (Full-Length Category).

 

The cast and crew of “Under a Piaya Moon” accepting the award for Pinakapanalong Mahabang Pelikula.

In the full-length category, Kurt Soberano’s debut feature “Under a Piaya Moon” left the biggest impact as it bagged six awards including the coveted Panalong Aktor and Panalong Pangalawang Aktor. Close behind was Sigrid Andrea Bernardo’s “Pushcart Tales” which left with four awards including Panalong Direktor and Panalong Karangalan Mula sa Mga Hurado.

 

Meanwhile among the student shorts, Ronjay-C Mendiola’s “Last Shift” achieved the most accolades, winning five awards through the night including Panalong Aktor and Panalong Pangalawang Aktor. Diezelle C. Masilungan’s “Kung Nag-aatubili” also impressed with a total of four awards including Panalong Direktor and a tie for Panalong Pangalawang Aktor. 

(Left to right) Carlos Siguion-Reyna (“Pushcart Tales”) and Jeff Moses (“Under a Piaya Moon”) accepting the joint award for Panalong Aktor (Full-Length Category).

 

Award winners were selected by an esteemed jury of judges.  Victor Villanueva, Emmanuel dela Cruz, Lito Zulueta, served as the jury for the short film category while Jeffery Jeturian, Mae Cruz-Alviar, and June Kim served for the full-length category. Festival directors Ivy Hayagan-Piedad and Chris Cahilig alongside Republic Creative’s Lyle Gonzales served on both juries.

 

Representatives from festival partners MTRCB and Mowelfund were also in attendance to award special prizes to exceptional film entries. 

 

“Smokey Journey,” “Tiil ni Lola,” and “Kung Nag-aatubili” received first, second, and third prize respectively in the MTRCB Responsableng Paglikha short-film category, while “Under a Piaya Moon” took home the award in the full-length category. 

The award winners of the first ever Puregold CinePanalo Awards Night along with Festival Directors Ivy Hayagan-Piedad and Chris Cahilig.


Mowelfund also gave out special citations for “Ka Benjie” in the short film category and “Under a Piaya Moon” in the full-length category. They also gave away scholarships to ten of the most promising student filmmakers to participate in the festival.

 

Screenings of the festival films will also have an extended run at Gateway 2 Cinemas starting on March 20, Wednesday. 

 

The full list of award winners is as follows:

 

PINAKAPANALONG PELIKULA

Full-length: “Under a Piaya Moon”

Short Film: “Last Shift”

 

ALWAYS PANALO FILM

Full-length: “A Lab Story”

Short Film: “Smokey Journey”

 

PANALONG DIREKTOR

Full-length: Sigrid Andrea Bernardo, “Pushcart Tales”

Short Film: Dizelle C. Masilungan, “Kung Nag-aatubili”

 

PANALONG AKTRES

Full-length: Shamaine Buencamino, “Pushcart Tales”

Short Film: Jade Mary Cornelia, “Text FIND DAD and Send to 2366”

 

PANALONG AKTOR

Full-length: Carlos Siguion-Reyna, “Pushcart Tales,” and Jeff Moses, “Under a Piaya Moon”

Short Film: Jules Azaula, “Last Shift,” and Cristmer Valencia, “May Kulay Rosas Ba sa Bahaghari?”

 

PANALONG KARANGALAN MULA SA MGA HURADO

Full-length: “Pushcart Tales”

Short Film: “Text FIND DAD and Send to 2366”

 

PANALO SA MGA MANONOOD

Full-length: “A Lab Story”

Short Film: “Saan Ako Pinaglihi?”

 

PANALONG PANGALAWANG AKTRES

Full-length: Nicole Omillo, “Boys at the Back”

Short Film: Maila Rediang, “Repeater si Peter”

 

PANALONG PANGALAWANG AKTOR

Full-length: Joel Torre, “Under a Piaya Moon”

Short Film: Vince Macapobre, “Last Shift,” and Aiskhylos Akiyama, “Kung Nag-aatubili”

 

PANALONG KWENTO

Full-length: Raynier F. Brizuela, “Boys at the Back”

Short Film: Ronjay-C Mendiola, “Last Shift”

 

MOWELFUND SPECIAL CITATION

Full-length: “Under a Piaya Moon”

Short Film: “Ka Benjie”

 

MOWELFUND SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

Kent Michael Cadungog, “Text FIND DAD and Send to 2366”

Jenievive B. Adame, “Smokey Journey”

Daniel Gil, “Distansya”

John Llever Sucaldito, “Tambal nga Sabaw”

Reutsche Colle Rigurosa Lima, “Till ni Lola”

Alexa Moneii Agaloos, “Ka Benjie”

John Pistol L. Carmen, “Repeater si Peter”)

Dizelle C. Masilungan, “Kung Nag-aatubill”)

Joshua Andrey A. Doce, “I Am Mutya and I Thank You!”

Marian Jayce R. Tiongzon, “May Kulay Rosas Ba Sa Bahaghari?”

 

MTRCB RESPONSABLENG PAGLIKHA

Full-length: “Under a Piaya Moon”

 

Short Film

1st Place: “Smokey Journey”

2nd Place: “Tiil ni Lola”

3rd Place: "Kung Nag-aatubili”

 

PANALO SA CINEMATOGRAPHY

Full-length: Nathan Bringuer, “Under a Piaya Moon”

Short Film: Anton Acosta, “Kung Nag-aatubili”

 

PANALO SA PRODUCTION DESIGN

Full-Length: Kurt Soberano and Jed Sicangco, “Under a Piaya Moon”

Short Film: Mikaela Ganaden, “Remedy Soup”

 

PANALONG AWITIN

Full-length: “Mahal Kita” by VJ Mendoza, “Road to Happy”

Short Film: “Balik” by Dixzie Dione Cruel, “Tiil ni Lola”

 

PANALONG ENSEMBLE

Full-length: “Pushcart Tales”

Short Film: “Smokey Journey”

 

PANALO SA MUSICAL SCORING

Full-length: Owa Marquez, “Boys at the Back”

Short Film: Bernie del Carmen, “Smokey Journey”

 

PANALO SA EDITING

Full-length: Kurt Soberano and Rodney Jarder Jr., “Under a Piaya Moon”

Short Film: Reutsche Colle Lima, Nyle Justin Bacolod, and Elj Seth Tababa, “Tiil ni Lola”

 

PANALO SA SOUND DESIGN

Full-length: Nioki Aquino, “Pushcart Tales”

Short Film: Kzee Flores, “May Kulay Rosas Ba sa Bahaghari?”

 

PANALO SA FILM POSTER

Full-length: “Boys at the Back”

Short Film: “Last Shift”

 

Parokya Ni Edgar performed at the HONOR X9b 5G Bagsakan Concert!


Leading global smart devices provider HONOR Philippines ended the HONOR X9b 5G Bagsakan Concert with flying colors on March 16, 2024. The said event was a thanksgiving celebration for the success of the market’s toughest phone HONOR X9b 5G! Almost a thousand HONOR users gathered to witness the high-caliber performers of the very first HONOR X9b 5G Bagsakan Concert.

 

“This event is something that we plan on doing regularly, and with the massive success of our first run, we are 100% sure that this will happen again anytime soon. We thank our HONOR fans for supporting our products especially the HONOR X9b 5G, and we are staying true to our promise that we will only give the best to them,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President, Stephen Cheng.

Parokya Ni Edgar performed at the HONOR X9b 5G Bagsakan Concert on March 16, 2024

  

The HONOR X9b 5G Bagsakan Concert was held at the McKinley Whisky Park in Taguig City and was joined by almost a thousand supporters from across the metro. The guests were greeted by a soulful performance of Jarlo Base, followed by the artistry of Over October. 

 

Fans were also treated by a spoken word poetry from Kween Yasmin, and an Eras Tour-level performance by Lady Gagita. The whole program was hosted by the amazing Alex Calleja and a hilarious set by his group, The Comedy Crew also took place.

 

The highlight of the night and the moment when the crowd went wild was during the much-awaited performance of Parokya Ni Edgar. The most sought-after Filipino band performed their greatest hits, Your SongHarana, Halaga, Para Sa’Yo, Gitara, and the best-fitting song to the occasion, Bagsakan.

 

The toughest phone with all-angle ultra tough display was put to the test again as hundreds tried the HONOR Pong Challenge where they have to hit the screen of HONOR X9b 5G and hit a target; the HONOR Drop Test where they have to throw the phone to a floor target to win; and the HONOR Archery where guests aimed the phone with a bow and arrow!

Kween Yasmin and Lady Gagita entertaining the guests at the HONOR X9b 5G Bagsakan Concert

 

The HONOR X9b 5G is still available in your nearest HONOR Experience and Partner Store for only Php 16,999 in three colorways – Sunrise Orange, Emerald Green, and Midnight Black or online via Lazada (https://bit.ly/Laz_X9b_PressRelease), Shopee (https://bit.ly/Shop_X9b_PressRelease), and TikTok Shop (https://bit.ly/TikTok_X9b_PressRelease).


 

Good news for HONOR Fans! You can get your own HONOR X9b 5G with Home Credit and Skyro for 0% interest! Also for Globe Postpaid Subscribers, you can apply or upgrade with GPlan 1299 to enjoy an Unli All-net Calls and Text and 8GB All-access Data for a one-time cash out of Php 3,300 only! Get it online or head over now to any Globe physical store!

 

To know more about the complete features of HONOR X9b 5G, you may visit: https://bit.ly/HONORPH_X9b_Pressrelease and head on to HONOR Philippines’ social media platforms for exciting announcements: Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorph/) and TikTok Shop: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines). To check out HONOR’s complete list of retail stores, go to https://www.hihonor.com/ph/retailers/.

Dare to be bold with G-SHOCK


Get ahead of the fashion game in the spirit of Fashion Week with a bolder and more fearless style! Fashion magazines have noted that colorful dials in watches will remain a strong trend in 2024, and G-SHOCK got that covered with their latest timepieces that suit different styles.

Whether you’re aiming for a casual but trendy streetwear style or a statement piece in bold colors, these new watches from CASIO will surely make you bolder. Read on to level up your style as you walk down the streets—whether in Manila, London, Milan, New York, or Paris!


Get trendy in streetwear with Hidden Glow

A stylish, black-and-white look with a phosphorescent face that glows green in the dark. 

Aiming for a relaxed and comfy but bold style? The Hidden Glow series will help complete your look! Inspired by the hidden potential of humans, this collection brings out your boldness with a stylish black-and-white look and a watch face that glows green in the dark.


The new G-SHOCK series is made even better with a luminous dial in every model so the wearer can enjoy two different face designs day and night. Every model in the series shows off a different glow as if revealing its secret identity, a perfect fit for people who like to pair their streetwear fashion with an accent piece. The watch’s bright lime green hues give the watch a look resembling the Earth, with gray straps making the watch easy to pair with.


This shock and water-resistant watch features a stopwatch, countdown timer, five daily alarms, and auto LED light, among many other functions. G-SHOCK also ensures that this series is sustainable with bio-based resin used in the bezel and band. The renewable organic resources help minimize the environmental impact of the watch production.


So if you’re aiming for a fearless street style as you enjoy life, top it off with the Hidden Glow! 


Go for bolder colors with Casio AMW-880D



Metal-clad with a pop of color — a sporty design with a distinctive dial.

If you want something classy that exudes bold and fearless, CASIO has another treat for you! The AMW-880D series offers new metal models combining sporty shapes and POP color dials. This fearless CASIO collection is perfect for wearers who want to keep it simple but stay on trend as steel sports watches will not be going away anytime soon.

               AMW-880D-2A1VDF                    AMW-880D-9AVDF                     AMW-880D-3AVDF                    AMW-880D-2A2VDF         


This shock and water-resistant collection brags a 10-year battery life, stopwatch, calendar, and world time. Its Telememo 30 provides memory for up to 30 phone numbers, while the LED illumination ensures clear visibility even at night. Now, you can stay simple with a hint of boldness as you wear a classy and chic timepiece on your wrist!


With so many fashion trends and looks to watch out for this Fashion Week, it would be the perfect time to level up your style! Get a bolder look with the Hidden Glow series or Casio AMW-880D. These collections will hit authorized G-SHOCK stores this March and would cost from ₱ 7,400  - ₱ 10,720 and ₱ 6,000, respectively.


Find out the latest on these G-SHOCK series by visiting its social media accounts. 


Official site: https://www.casio.com/ph/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CASIOGSHOCK/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gshock.philippines/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CasioWatchesPH

 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@casiowatchesph?lang=en


Elevate Your Snack Experience with Kenny Rogers Roasters' NEW Awesome Snacks!


 

For many Filipinos who love to eat, three meals a day simply aren’t enough – we happily have snacks for midmorning and a merienda in the afternoon. This is because having a light but delicious snack is perfect to get us through the hours while waiting for the next full meal. 

Thankfully, Kenny Rogers Roasters – a brand known for its exciting & deliciously healthy innovations – continues to excite and satisfy the Filipino palate with the introduction of its NEW Awesome Snacks – a fun snacking experience customers will surely love! 

 

Available in all Kenny Rogers Roasters stores nationwide starting March 18, 2024, customers can choose from various deliciously healthy snack selections. There’s the Mac and Cheese Burger (P260), a fusion of their best-selling mac and cheese layered with grilled beef patty, mayo, lettuce, and tomato sandwiched between slightly roasted buns. For those who are always on-the-go - the Nacho Wrap (P235) is perfect for you! It’s made up of freshly prepared tomatoes, onion, lettuce, and chicken with a spread of yogurt and salsa and a layer of colorful nacho chips wrapped in a flour tortilla. It’s the ideal choice for a delicious and convenient on-the-go snack. 

 

Another snack offering is the Wrap and Roll Steak (P260) made of grilled steak slices, romaine lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, onions, and mushrooms mixed with sweet honey mustard dressing and wrapped in a soft tortilla. This snack comes with chips and a drink! Another Awesome Snack is the Truffle Pasta – al dente pasta shells with creamy truffle sauce and served with two pieces of toasted garlic bread. 

 

Finally, completing the lineup are the Stuffed Baked Rolls (P180). These rolls come in three awesome flavors: Spam, Bacon, and Cheese Stuffed Baked Roll; Hawaiian Stuffed Baked Roll; and Spinach Cheese Stuffed Baked Roll. The Spam, Bacon, and CheeseStuffed Baked Roll features a soft dough generously packed with savory spam luncheon meat, bacon slices, and a blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. The Hawaiian Stuffed Baked Roll consists of a combination of ham, juicy pineapples, and a blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, all nestled within a tender roll. Lastly, the Spinach Cheese Stuffed Baked Roll offers a creamy and savory filling comprised of spinach, mozzarella, cheddar, and cream cheeses, creating a truly irresistible snack. 

 

But aside from these offerings, Kenny Rogers Roasters also has many other snack options that customers can enjoy all day, every day! From savory wraps and burgers to mouthwatering pasta dishes, our extensive snack menu caters to every palate, ensuring a delightful snacking experience for all.

 

So make your snack time awesome with the new snack selections of Kenny Rogers Roasters available for dine-in, takeout, or delivery through www.kennyrogersdelivery.com.ph, hotline: 8-555-9000, or via Grab Food and Food Panda. 

 

For more updates, follow Kenny Rogers Roasters’ official social media pages: @KennyRogersPH on Facebook, @kennyrogersph on Instagram and TikTok, and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/KennyRogersRoasters).

 

Golden Wheel Awards Celebrate Contributions of Industry Leaders


On Saturday, the 2023-2024 Rotary Golden Wheel Awards, alongside the Mario R. Nery Vocational Excellence Award, took place in Pasig City, honoring distinguished individuals from various sectors. The Rotary Golden Wheel Awards were created to acknowledge the impactful contributions of prominent figures in both the public and private sectors.


In his welcoming message, Rotary Club of Sta. Mesa Quezon City Past President Robert Nazal shared that the awardees' endeavors are not "merely acknowledged, but are celebrated with the deepest esteem and admiration."

Awardees of 2023-2024 Golden Wheel Awards take the stage as a group for a photo opportunity. Photo courtesy of Quezon City Government/Facebook.

The recipients of the 2023-2024 Rotary Golden Wheel Awards include Maria Aileen Abiva (education), Philippine National Police Chief Benjamin Acorda Jr. (public order and safety), Adam Gabriel Alejo (entertainment), LtGen. Greg Almerol (national defense and security), Alfonso Corpus Bolipata (culture and arts), Dr. Maria Minerva Calimag (medicine), Michelle Dee (women empowerment), Atty. Nilo Divina (legal practice), Ann Adeline Dumaliang (environmental protection),
Alan German, (public relations), Prosperidad dela Cruz Luis (science and technology), PCol. Hansel Marantan (public order and safety), PBGen. Jezebel Medina (dental medicine), George Royeca (entrepreneurship), Dr. Catherine Teh (modern medicine & surgery), and Anette Gozon-Valdes (media and public service).

Mr. Alan German received the Golden Wheels Award for Public Relations

“It’s an honor to be acknowledged alongside these pillars of their respective professions,” said awardee Agents International, Inc. President Alan German. “On behalf of the awardees, I extend my gratitude to the Rotary International and the committee that put this amazing awards’ night together — their work deserves recognition just as well.”


Rotary International District 3780 Past District Governor and Bagong Henerasyon Party-list Representative Bernadette Herrera congratulated the awardees and expressed her hope that "these group of distinguished individuals continue to become a pillar of excellence and inspiration to those among their respective fields and beyond."


Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte also addressed the awardees as the event's keynote speaker, who extended her congratulations and encouraged them to continue their excellent work. "May this award further intensify your efforts in pursuing the advocacies you so passionately care about," she added.


The 2023-2024 Mario R. Nery Vocational Excellence Award also honored select individuals for their contributions to their communities. Among those cited are James Amparo, Jocelyn Castillo, Guillermo Julian Chanco, Margie de Castro, Benjamin Ganapin, Donald Gumiran, Ernesto Isla, James Olayvar, Jason Ortizo, Modesto Reymundo, Angeli Francis Rivera, and Gary Ting.


Previous awardees of the Rotary Golden Wheel Awards include GMA Network Chairman Felipe Gozon, Senator Grace Poe, Former Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, journalist and media personality Atom Araullo, Former House Speaker Sonny Belmonte, and former ABS-CBN CEO Charo Santos-Concio, among others.

Settle Your Taxes Anytime, Anywhere with Maya


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Settle your taxes before the annual deadline of April 15 and conquer the tax season like a boss with Maya! For more information, visit maya.ph and mayabank.ph. Follow Maya at @mayaiseverything on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, and @mayaofficialph on Twitter for the latest updates.

"Under a Piaya Moon" and "Last Shift" Triumph at First-Ever Puregold CinePanalo Awards Night

“ Under a Piaya Moon” and “Last Shift” bagged the coveted Pinakapanalong Pelikula awards in the full-length and short film categories respe...