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The Philippine Olympic Committee received the Breakthrough NOC Award from the Association of National Olympic Committees for winning its first Olympic gold medal through weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz in the Tokyo Games in July. POC president Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino received the award online during the ceremonies held in Heraklion, Greece, held last October 24, 2021.
“The POC is honored to receive this award from the ANOC. It’s been almost a century or after 22 Olympics that we finally won our first Olympic gold medal,” said Tolentino as he reiterated his praises for Diaz, silver medalists Nesthy Petecio and Carlo Paalam and bronze medalist Eumir Felix Marcial for their remarkable performance in Tokyo. “This award is not only for the POC, but for the entire country and the 15 other Filipino athletes who gallantly competed in the Tokyo Olympics,” Tolentino added.
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| Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Rep. Abraham "Bambol" Tolentino virtually attended the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) general assembly which he eventually received the Breakthrough NOC Award for the Philippines' first Olympic gold medal through weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz at the Tokyo Summer Olympic Games last July. (Image Source: ABS-CBN News) |
The ANOC Awards were held for the first time in Bangkok in 2014 and have been held every year since then. The event was created in order to recognize and honor the achievements of the NOCs and their athletes as well as distinguished members of the Olympic Family. Also receiving the award for winning their first Olympic gold medals were Bermuda (women’s triathlon) and Qatar (weightlifting). Burkina Faso, San Marino and Turkmenistan were also recognized for clinching their first ever medals at the Tokyo Olympics.
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach, Greek Culture and Sports Minister Lefteris Avgenakis and representatives from the IOC, NOCs, international federations and other Olympic stakeholders attended the awards. The ANOC also conducted its general assembly where officials from the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing made a presentation.
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TECNO Mobile Launched New Campaign Slogan #StopAtNothing
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Premium smartphone brand, TECNO Mobile, recently launched its new brand slogan, Stop At Nothing, along with a brand video and a brand campaign hashtagged #StopAtNothing, which pays tribute to all those who continue to push forward, against all odds. #StopAtNothing represents TECNO’s recognition of human progress and people’s pursuit for purpose, potential and excellence. #StopAtNothing is TECNO’s next step in delivering on a promise of unlocking the best of contemporary smartphone technologies and making it accessible for global emerging markets. TECNO’s brand campaign celebrates “progressive mavericks” and those “young at heart”, the youth who admirably stayed resilient in the face of adversity.
“We’ve seen how resilient and progressive society can be in the face of adversity, especially among young adults in emerging markets. No matter where you come from or what you physically look like or which gender you belong to, people will “stop at nothing” to progress and find creative and disruptive ways to achieve their potential. In return, they find themselves on a joyous and exciting journey,” says Danni Xu, CMO of TECNO. “And this attitude and spirit resonates so strongly with TECNO that we were compelled to embrace it and position it at the very core of who we are and what we do as a technology brand.”
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Rebisco Is Platinum Sponsor Of PH National Volleyball Federation Champions League
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Rebisco, a staunch supporter of Philippine volleyball from the grassroots, campus, professional and national levels, is going all out for the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVL)'s volleyball tournament this November. The snacks and biscuits company is the Platinum Sponsor of the Champions League, the first national league ever organized in volleyball with men’s and women’s events. The men’s and women’s volleyball event will take place inside the Aquamarine Recreational and Events Center in Lipa City, Batangas from November 20 to 25 for the women’s division and from November 29 to December 4 for the men’s division.
Rebisco’s professional volleyball teams, the Creamline Cool Smashers and the Choco Mucho Flying Titans, will not participate in the event. Rebisco team managers Alan Acero for Creamline and Rolando Delfino for Choco Mucho said the two teams were given time to rest and recharge, mentally and physically, and for them to reconnect with family after their very hectic training and playing schedule since April this year. “We commend the PNVF for this competition that brings together the country’s top caliber teams, not just from the PVL but from the regions as well. Metro Manila teams will be competing with provincial volleyball teams and is a big step in our common dream to grow the sport. Next year the PNVF intends to welcome more teams across the country as well. We at Rebisco are happy that our national volleyball program is moving in the right direction,” said Noric Ng, Business Unit Head of Rebisco.
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ABS-CBN Entertainment, Podcast Network Asia Launch Five New Podcasts
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Podcast Network Asia, the biggest podcast network in Southeast Asia, and ABS-CBN Entertainment are co-producing the 5 Kapamilya podcasts. The entertainment production division of the Philippines' premiere media and entertainment company continues its foray into the podcast world to reach listeners who are interested in celebrity programs. This is part of the network’s efforts in expanding its services to cater to the content needs of all customer segments in the Filipino digital market. “We know that many Pinoys love showbiz personalities and the occasional gossip, and seeing the rise of podcasts in the Philippines, we thought of reaching that audience who may be engaged with our celebrity programs. Hopefully, these talk shows which feature both up-and-coming, as well as popular artists, entertain and resonate well with the listeners," said ABS-CBN Corporation's Deputy Head of Digital Entertainment Domileo Espejo.
Podcast Network Asia is home to more than 200 podcasts covering different interests like entertainment, lifestyle, society, and more. Speaking on behalf of Podcast Network Asia, Chief of Content and Operating Officer Atty. Josef Acuña expressed gratitude and excitement about this partnership. “We are grateful to ABS-CBN for the confidence and trust to work with us on these projects. We are excited to work with them and make the podcast experience of their listeners both enjoyable and worthwhile. From the onset, our goal has always been to amplify voices, and we are excited to amplify the voice of one of the country’s biggest media networks“, said Atty. Acuña. These podcasts co-produced by ABS-CBN Entertainment and Podcast Network Asia are available for streaming on Spotify, Apple Music and other podcast platforms.
• Push Most Wanted - brings the hottest and the most wanted stories in the showbiz world every week, hosted by entertainment reporter Jeff Fernando
• Hotspot - features exclusive interviews and fun challenges with your favorite Kapamilya stars, hosted by DJ Jhai Ho
• Kapamilya Chat - a virtual hangout space with your favorite celebrities, hosted by Jeremiah
• Push Bets LIVE - a talk show that features your favorite celebrities and events so you would not get left out, hosted by Gary Lastrilla
• Push Extra Scoop - celebrity and entertainment commentary program that focuses on the most trending and controversial news in the entertainment realm
