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Today's hottest musical love team KD Estrada and Alexa Ilacad gave a glimpse of how they craft songs together in Alexa’s newest TikTok video which has over 1 million views now. “Whenever I write songs, there’s always an inspiration,” Alexa shared. She specifically likes browsing the internet for various poems to read before crafting lyrics for a new song. KD, on the other hand, is continuously learning music theory through online resources since he helps create the melody after Alexa writes lyrics.
The pair gave a sample for viewers as Alexa wrote new lyrics for a song about an unexpected admirer. KD tried out some chords on his guitar until they agreed on the right tune for the verse. At the end of the video, Alexa sang the short song while KD played the instrumental music. “The internet plays a big part in our song writing process,” Alexa added and shared that her family switched to a new internet service provider to after being frustrated with the expensive but unreliable connection of their previous provider. According to Alexa, her new SKY Fiber subscription is the “swak” plan for her because it offers the fast connection she needs at an affordable price that fits their family budget. The 50Mbps Plan, which is just Php1,699/month, even has boosted speeds of up to 75Mbps until July. The two free WiFi Mesh included in the plan also eliminate all dead zones in her house after placing them in her living room and bedroom.
Meanwhile, KDLex recently broke the internet with their first ever branded engagement as a love team putting ‘KDLEX FOR SKYFIBER’ on the #1 spot in the Philippine trends and #19 globally on April 22. Both stars were surprised by the overwhelming support of their followers. “We were very happy to see how much the KDLex family loved our photo and together. Their unwavering support never fails to surprise us every time,” Alexa said. Visit www.mysky.com.ph/skyfiber to check out SKY Fiber’s Super Speed Plans and subscribe. Currently, there is a free speed boost promo where subscribers can experience up to 50% additional internet speeds on select plans until July 31, 2022.
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Sun Postpaid Rebrands To Smart Postpaid
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More subscribers can expect a better mobile experience as Sun Postpaid officially rebrands to Smart Postpaid which became effective on April 25, 2022. Under this rebranding, all Sun Postpaid subscribers will still be able to use their existing mobile number, SIM and plan inclusions but will now enjoy all the benefits and perks that come with being a Smart Postpaid customer.
As Sun Postpaid rebrands to Smart Postpaid, subscribers can now enjoy Smart 5G, the country's fastest 5G network according to Ookla, the global leader in mobile network and intelligence. With Smart 5G, subscribers with 5G-enabled smartphones and SIM can experience blazing-fast upload and download speeds for greater productivity and more immersive digital experiences on Smart 5G-covered areas nationwide. Aside from this, subscribers will be able to enjoy a simpler way to manage their digital lifestyle through the GigaLife App, Smart's one-stop super app that lets customers conveniently check their data, call, and text usage; view and pay their postpaid bill; and avail of the latest postpaid offers and add-ons - anytime and anywhere. For a more rewarding experience, subscribers will also be able to earn and accumulate GigaPoints on the GigaLife App and use these to redeem exclusive rewards available to Smart Postpaid.
Lastly, customers who are qualified for plan renewal may enjoy all the renewal offers and packages available with Smart Signature Plans by calling the Smart Hotline at *888 or by booking an online appointment at Smart Stores nationwide. Sun Business subscribers, on the other hand, will also soon be rebranded to Smart Enterprise Postpaid with better and more exciting experiences for subscribers to be announced soon. Know more about all the benefits and perks that come with Sun Postpaid's rebrand to Smart Postpaid by visiting https://smart.com.ph/Pages/bettermeanssmarter.
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Landco Supports The Sailing Community Of Punta Fuego
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Apart from providing an exclusive beach respite for Manila’s affluent, Landco’s development in Punta Fuego in Nasugbu, Batangas has also been anchored on serving the sailing and yachting lifestyle of its residents. Bouncing back after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the highly-anticipated 19th Club Punta Fuego (CPF) Regatta was recently held as one of the major sailing events in the Philippines. The CPF Regatta brought together not only the sailing enthusiasts and sailor members of Punta Fuego Yacht Club (PFYC) but also select members of the Philippine Inter-Island Sailing Foundation (PHINSAF) from all over the country.
Participants joined the exuberant yet highly competitive yacht race and winners were recognized in three categories: IRC Racing Class, Cruising Class and Ocean Multihull. Sy Selma Star with captain Jun Avecilla was hailed as the champion of this year’s Racer Cruiser Class, followed by Belatrix with captains Jun Villanueva and Sean Mitchell, Hurricane Hunter of Albert Aluta and Karakoa of Ray Ordovesa in the same IRC Racing Class. For the Cruising Class, Wild Honey of captain James Villareal got the top mark, in second and third place were Plus Ultra of Pablo Lobregat and Isabelle of Tere Marcial, respectively. Twin Popsies of captains Dylan Tantuico and Gordon Luk aced the Ocean Multihull, trailed by second placer MYGP of Vincent Ruais.
Club Punta Fuego, managed by Anya Hospitality Group (AHG), is the luxurious private Batangas beach resort that is the gemstone of the 88-hectare seaside residential community of Peninsula de Punta Fuego. This sprawling luxury property is developed by Landco, known for pioneering premium landscapes for more than 30 years.
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Kriz Anthony Gazmen Is New Head Of ABS-CBN Films
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| Kriz Anthony Gazmen (L) is now the newly-appointed Managing Director and head of ABS-CBN Film Productions Inc. succeeding Olivia M. Lamasan (R) who now serves as the company's consultant. (Image Source: ABS-CBN Corporation) |
ABS-CBN announced the appointment of Kriz Anthony Gazmen as the new head of ABS-CBN Film Productions Inc. effective last May 1, 2022 succeeding Olivia M. Lamasan who will continue to serve as a consultant of the company known for its film brands Star Cinema and Black Sheep Productions. Before this appointment, Kriz served as the business unit head of Black Sheep. His creativity, innovation, and business savviness were instrumental to the successful establishment of the young film brand in 2018, introducing a new wave of storytelling in hit movies such as “Exes Baggage” (2018) and “Alone/Together” (2019).
He joined ABS-CBN Films as a creative producer for Star Cinema in 2007 and steadily took on bigger roles eventually becoming creative director in 2015. His notable projects include “I Love You Goodbye” (2009), “No Other Woman” (2011), “One More Try” (2012), “The Trial” (2014), and “Etiquette for Mistresses” (2015). Kriz graduated with a Cum Laude distinction from the University of the Philippines (UP) – Diliman with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Film and Audio-Visual Communication. In his new role, Kriz will usher in a fresh era of storytelling as ABS-CBN Films continues to explore novel approaches in content creation and platform migration in order to reach more audiences.
Meanwhile, Olive will be a consultant for content, partnerships, and talent management via RISE Artists Studio. The award-winning filmmaker fondly called ‘Inang’ in the industry has been with ABS-CBN for over 34 years, with unforgettable cinematic milestones under her direction including “Sana Maulit Muli” (1995), “Madrasta” (1996), “Milan” (2004), “In the Name of Love” (2011), “The Mistress” (2012), “Starting Over Again” (2014), and “Barcelona: A Love Untold” (2017). She also helped shape the ABS-CBN drama landscape on television as a creator of game-changing hits “Maalaala Mo Kaya,” “Pangako Sa’Yo,” “Forevermore,” and a lot more. Amid the many challenges brought by the pandemic, Olive steered ABS-CBN Films towards new ventures and partnerships, making its well-loved content available across different platforms while maintaining its position as a reliable producer of inspiring Filipino stories.
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Amazon Prime Video Announces New Multi-Year Agreement With ONE Championship For Exclusive Live Coverage Of Martial Arts Events In US And Canada
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Amazon's Prime Video and ONE Championship have announced a multi-year agreement for the former to broadcast 12 live ONE martial arts events annually. The full live events will be available exclusively on Prime Video in the United States and Canada. The first event will be announced later this year. ONE is the world’s largest martial arts organization and a top five global sports property for viewership and engagement. ONE events represent the full spectrum of martial arts, with world-class athletes representing over 80 countries competing across MMA, Muay Thai, kickboxing, submission grappling and other disciplines.
ONE Championship Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Chatri Sityodtong said, “ONE Championship is thrilled to work with Prime Video, one of the largest premium sports content providers in the world, to bring our live events closer to fans in the United States and Canada. As the world’s largest martial arts organization, we believe our collaboration with Prime Video will allow us to reach a wider North American audience that is hungry for an authentic and differentiated product you simply cannot get with any other organization. We look forward to showcasing the absolute greatest martial artists on the planet, right here in the ONE Championship Circle and on Prime Video.”
Amazon's Vice President of Global Sports Video Marie Donoghue said, “We are proud to add exclusive coverage of ONE Championship events to our suite of marquee live sports offerings. In addition to offering a full suite of martial arts disciplines, ONE Championship shares our mutual commitment to elevate female athletes, boasting five reigning female World Champions.”
