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Cinema One continues to grow its digital reach after surpassing the one million subscriber mark on YouTube where netizens can enjoy watching some of their favorite films, documentaries, and other original content on-demand. Since its launch in 2015, the online platform has become a goldmine of various entertainment content like clips from comedy (‘Joke Ba Kamo’), romance (‘Kilig Scenema’), drama (‘Reel Drama’), classic (‘Takilya Throwback’), and horror (‘Scream-O-Meter’) movies; features from the magazine show CinemaNews and FYE Channel shows like “The Best Talk” and “PopCinema”; exclusive interviews, and behind-the-scenes specials.
Currently, viewers can watch "Barbi: Maid in the Philippines," "Dagitab," "Da Dog Show," and "Ligo Na U, Lapit Na Me" as well as 2012 Cinema One Originals film “Slumber Party” starring Markki Stroem, Archie Alemania, and RK Bagatsing and 2016 Cinema One Originals’ movie “Baka Bukas” led by Jasmine Curtis-Smith and Louise delos Reyes on the digital channel until April 30 (Saturday). Meanwhile, Cinema One has also steadily expanded its presence on Facebook which now has almost 3 million followers. Aside from repurposed clips, netizens are also hooked on the posts in the page that turn scenes from local movies into amusing memes.
Cinema One started as a cable channel of ABS-CBN’s Creative Programs, Inc. (CPI) in 1994 dedicated to showcasing local and foreign movies to Filipino audiences. Aside from its original production CinemaNews which will start airing its new season on Friday (March 4) at 9 pm, the channel has also ventured into launching digital shows via @fyechannel on kumu such as “The Best Talk,” “PopCinema,” “On Ztage,” and “Rated Z.” Get your dose of all-things cinema by subscribing to Cinema One’s YouTube channel! For updates, like Cinema One on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Cinema1channel) and follow @c1nemaone on TikTok and Twitter and @cinemaonechannel on Instagram.
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AirAsia PH Culminates National Blood Month With Blood Letting Activity In Partnership With PH Red Cross
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AirAsia Philippines, as a culmination to the celebration of the National Heart Month, partnered with the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) in a bloodletting activity at the airline’s RedPoint headquarters in Pasay City. The activity, with the theme “alwaysREDy mag-alay ng dugo sa buwan ng mga puso”, is under AirAsia Philippines’ umbrella sustainability program alwaysREDy. A total of 36 AirAsia Allstars from different departments of the organization – including the Flight and Cabin Crew Department and the 1st Airlift Reserve Wing – signed up and donated the much-needed medical resource. A total of 16 bags or 7,200cc of blood was collected and sent to the Red Cross blood bank.
AirAsia Philippines Spokesperson Steve Dailisan said, “In crises such as the pandemic, we at AirAsia champion the value of being alwaysREDy to help in areas where aid is critically needed. This National Health Month, we had the privilege of partnering with PRC to enable our Allstars to augment the blood supply of our country. We are optimistic that this blood donation program will benefit our fellow Filipinos who are currently undergoing surgeries and various treatments.” Since 2020, the Department of Health (DOH) and PRC have been reporting a shortage in blood reserves. Blood donations in the second quarter of 2021 fell 77% due to the ongoing global pandemic with mobility and vaccination as the main reason for hesitancy according to the Red Cross – National Blood Services.
As mobility and capacity restrictions continue to get relaxed and with the imposition of Alert Level 1 in Metro Manila and 38 other local government units, PRC is being more aggressive in partnering with different organizations in order to ensure the sufficiency of the blood supply here in the country. “We thank AirAsia and all the Filipino Allstars that voluntarily donated their blood. Please know that your donation will be of huge help for frontliners who are working tirelessly to save as many lives as possible during this pandemic,” shares PRC National Blood Center Manager Dr. Sheryll Tonelete.
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Globe Launched Online Education Community Page "This isKwela" On Facebook
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In line with its goal to help bring inclusive, accessible and safe learning solutions for Filipinos, Globe Telecom has launched a new online education community that aims to spark meaningful and inspiring conversations to elevate learning across digital platforms. The premiere purveyor of the Filipino digital lifestyle experience is encouraging people of all ages to be part of its “This isKwela” Facebook Community, a hub that supports learning across different life stages and provides a new online space for members to meet new friends, learn new information, sharpen skills, and share knowledge.
The community is beneficial to many, from students wanting to supplement formal schooling to professionals seeking information for work. It also helps those in need of upskilling, even the elderly who want to learn more about digital technology and applications. Experts on key subjects are available to assist community members including Angelo Sicat, a teacher and creator of practical and easy-to-digest English language learning topics on TikTok; Immanuel Maglasang, the man behind online channel Science Kwela; Cipriano Romeral, Jr., a math expert who has conducted lectures for the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET); and Teacher Maureen Madiano, a licensed teacher and content creator who teaches basic English and Filipino lessons on different social media platforms. “With more people joining and participating in online communities, Globe aims to build an inclusive social hub that serves as an alternative learning community for anyone who wants to do lifelong learning,” said Globe Telecom Senior Vice President for Corporate Communications and Chief Sustainability Officer Yoly Crisanto.
Globe believes that This isKwela is timely as more people are embracing “new normal” learning via digital platforms, such as online classes, e-libraries and webinars, among others. This isKwela is part of GoLearn, a unified initiative aimed at helping the country achieve 21st century learning. GoLearn aims to open doors to a brighter future by promoting continuous learning and further bridging digital gaps in the Philippine education landscape via access to connectivity, learning platforms, and other solutions. Those interested to learn more can join the online community by visiting https://www.facebook.com/groups/thisiskwela/?ref=share.
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Landco Boosts Support To Fisherfolks In Batangas
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Landco Pacific Corporation, known for pioneering landscapes for more than 30 years and for its strong thrust on sustainability, allotted a portion of the BeachTowns CaSoBe (Calatagan South Beach) in Batangas to provide a safe, convenient and round the clock access road for fisherfolks to easily reach the Calatagan seas from the public road and vice versa. The allocation was made possible via a signing ceremony held last December 10, 2021.
The event was attended by Landco Pacific Corporation Assistant Vice President for Business Development Maurel Luzano, Palacio Village Corporation landowners William Falgui and Butch Noche, Wilfredo Aguilar representing the fisher folks of Barangay Sta. Ana in the town of Calatagan, Calatagan mayor Hon. Peter Oliver Palacio and Sta. Ana barangay captain Hon. Renato Roxas. “Landco works closely with the community, the local government of Calatagan, Batangas and our landowners for an inclusive socio-economic development of different sectors in the vicinity of our BeachTowns developments, particularly the fisherfolks. Ensuring their source of livelihood and stimulating the growth of their micro enterprise are our prime concerns. Our team undertakes measures for community involvement because it’s the right thing to do and sustainability is deeply rooted in Landco’s DNA,” said Landco President and CEO Erickson Y. Manzano.
Complementing this support for fisherfolks, Landco provides jobs to the local community in which 69 out of the 104 or 66% of Millennial Resorts staff are residents of Calatagan. The access road for fisherfolks along with various community and environmental initiatives is part of Landco’s long-term sustainability program which is aligned with Metro Pacific Investment Corporation’s commitment to help achieve the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals to make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable; and strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.
