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As live events return to the Philippines with a vengeance, Smart, the Philippines’ fastest and best mobile network, is making sure to bring the most dynamic event experiences as it launches Smart Live which gives subscribers first dibs, exclusive access, and perks in the country’s most epic happenings – from concerts, sports events, plus more.
Open to all Smart Prepaid, Smart Postpaid, Smart Infinity, Smart Bro, and TNT subscribers, Smart Live gives subscribers awesome privileges to power up their experiences such as early ticket access, eligibility for discounts, raffle promos, express lanes, and exciting on-ground activities. “On top of delivering the best mobile network to Filipinos, Smart has been going above and beyond when it comes to supporting our subscribers’ lifestyle and passions through exclusive experiences. With Smart Live, we’re delighted to bring all these under one program so our customers can make the most of today’s much-anticipated events and make them even more memorable,” said Smart Communications Senior Vice President (SVP) and Individual Consumer Business Group Head Francis E. Flores.
For its opening salvo, Smart Live will power three of the biggest concerts in the country this December: The Seventeen World Tour "Be the Sun" at the Philippine Arena on December 17; Ben&Ben Send-Off Concert at the SMDC Festival Grounds on December 18; and Eraserheads’ “Huling El Bimbo” reunion concert at the SMDC Festival Grounds on December 22. For Seventeen World Tour "Be The Sun", Smart is set to offer exciting raffles for sought-after tickets. On the other hand, for Ben&Ben’s Send-Off concert, subscribers can enjoy access to the “Smart Lane” to breeze past the usually long queues at the entrance. And for Eraserheads’ “Huling El Bimbo,” Smart subscribers are entitled to a special 10% discount on concert tickets through a unique promo code claimed via SMS for a limited time only which can be used upon completion of payment on November 26 and 27, 2022. Apart from these, Smart subscribers can also look forward to watching the live on-court games of the FIBA Basketball World Cup, which will be held in the Philippines in 2023.
With Smart Live, subscribers can also make the most of their epic live experiences as they share all their best moments with the rest of the world powered by Smart, the first and only Philippine mobile operator to be recognized by Ookla as the Best Mobile Network. Learn more about Smart Live and its line-up of experiences by visiting smart.com.ph/pages/smartlive and following Smart on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.
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Get Closer To Your Home Movie Theater Dreams With Lionsgate Play And PLDT Home
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Just in time for the holidays, PLDT Home – through its exclusive partnership with premium streaming platform Lionsgate Play – is helping its customers get one step closer to the home entertainment of their dreams. From now until December 31, 2022, PLDT Home is raffling off different smart home entertainment devices every month. By activating the free Lionsgate Play voucher code that comes with their PLDT Home internet subscription, customers can enter the raffle and have a chance to win a smart OLED TV, a portable smart home projector, and a smart TV stick to transform their homes into an immersive movie theater experience. Customers can now better enjoy Hollywood blockbusters like the John Wick series, the Hunger Games franchise, and the Saw films – all available on Lionsgate Play.
For the month of November, PLDT Home customers have the chance to win one of three Samsung Freestyle Projectors. Turn your movie nights into a cinematic experience with the portable Samsung Freestyle Projector which can project a 100-inch display at any angle on any flat and clear surface and can play booming and clear Premium 360˚ sound. Enjoy this cutting-edge gadget that comes equipped with other Smart TV capabilities to support content streaming. Meanwhile, for December, PLDT Home customers can have the chance to take home an LG 65-inch OLED TV bundled with a Xiaomi Stick and an additional one-year Lionsgate Play subscription as the grand prize. Watch the biggest Lionsgate Play shows and play the latest video games on current-gen consoles all on the ultra-high definition 4K display of LG’s 65-inch OLED TV. Download various streaming apps to get access to more content and play it on any TV with an HDMI port using the Xiaomi Stick.
Every Lionsgate Play activation allows every PLDT Home subscriber to stream hundreds of content for free until June 1, 2023. The hottest original series to stream on the app include the gritty crime soap Power, the political show Gaslit, the period drama The Serpent Queen, and the newly launched historical romance series Dangerous Liaisons – with even more waiting to be discovered on the platform. Enjoy a better home viewing experience at home with Lionsgate Play, exclusive in the Philippines through PLDT Home. To learn more about Lionsgate Play, visit https://pldthome.com/lionsgateplay.
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OpenAir Cinema One Returns This Christmas With "Four Sisters Before The Wedding" And "Red Shoes And The Seven Dwarfs"
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After three years mainly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, OpenAir Cinema One is finally back this holiday season with featured films “Four Sisters Before The Wedding” and “Red Shoes And The Seven Dwarfs,” happening on December 3, 2022 (Saturday) at the Water Garden, Festival Mall in Alabang, Muntinlupa City with gates to be opened at 4:00 pm. For the first time ever, Cinema One has partnered with Festival Mall to stage the outdoor screening event “OpenAir Cinema One: A Merry Movie Night” that will surely bring family and friends together for an all-day music and movie festivity.
Feel the family love with Alexa Ilacad, Belle Mariano, Charlie Dizon, and Gillian Vicencio’s “Four Sisters Before The Wedding" which looks back on the past life stories of the Salazar siblings. The comedy-drama film serves as a prequel to the 2013 hit movie “Four Sisters and a Wedding". Meanwhile, “Red Shoes And The Seven Dwarfs” offers an interesting take on the story of Snow White. The animated fantasy film features Chloe Grace Moretz, Sam Claflin, Gina Gershon, and Patrick Warburton. TV personality KaladKaren will host the event while Tarsier Records’ artists Jon Guelas, Maki, and Zion Aguirre will serenade the moviegoers with their musical performances.
The bi-annual OpenAir Cinema One event was last held in December 2019. It is one of the premier cable channel’s efforts to bring a unique movie-going experience to the outdoors for the enjoyment of friends and families. Cinema One, the home of Filipino blockbuster movies, is available on Cignal channel 45, SKYcable channel 56, and other local cable service providers nationwide. For more details and updates, visit and follow Cinema One on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube.
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BINI Brings More Feel Good Vibes Via Own Viber Lens
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P-pop girl group BINI has teamed up with Viber to launch their own Viber Lens making them the first Filipino artist to have augmented reality (AR) lenses on the messaging app. The Viber Lens contains the signature BINI flower decorated with stars and butterflies perfect for a cute selfie or a fun groufie with friends. BINI members Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Stacey, Mikha, Jhoanna, and Sheena are also inviting their fans called BLOOMs to join the #BINIxViberLens challenge where they can win a video shoutout from the group, exclusive signed merch, and other exciting prizes.
To join the challenge, use the Viber Lens while recording an impression of BINI’s “I Feel Good” and make sure to do the BINI infinity sign in the video. Download the video from Viber and upload it on Tiktok using “I Feel Good” as background music. Add in-video text and complete the sentence, “I Feel Good because…” Don’t forget to use the hashtags #BINIxViberLens and #BINI_IFeelGood. Videos must be public and downloadable for them to count. Shortlisted entries will be posted on Backstage Pass Channel on Viber chosen based on concept, visual aesthetics, creativity, and performance. Submission of entries will be until December 1, 2022 and the announcement of winners will be posted on BINI’s social media accounts.
Meanwhile, the nation’s girl group as dubbed by their fans recently released their sophomore album “Feel Good”. They also conquered the stage of “ASAP Natin ‘To Live in Las Vegas” with a fierce performance of their latest single “Strings". Stay updated with BINI by following BINI_ph on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok, and subscribe to their official YouTube channel BINI Official.
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Reverb Worship Wins Best Inspirational Song, Best Music Video At 44th Catholic Mass Media Awards
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Reverb Worship’s inspirational songs stirred the hearts of listeners and took home major recognitions at this year’s Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA).
“Pilipinas Natin ‘To”, performed by Bikolana creative Rhea Rodriguez and rising rapper Elai, was hailed as Best Inspirational Song. Striking a chord with its ethnic, hip hop-rock vibe and lyrics that evoke nationalistic pride, the song seeks to inspire unity among Filipinos during these divisive times. “I can only say, this is a miracle! I praise God for this breakthrough. This is God’s project, and I was only used by Him. This is my first CMMA experience and I am beyond grateful for this award,” Rhea exclaimed. The song, which was arranged by award-winning musical director Mon Faustino, is Rhea’s first collaboration with Reverb Worship, CBN Asia’s music arm. She continued, “I thank everyone who took part in this song. I am blessed to be part of Reverb Worship and to partner with them in delivering a message of God’s hope to the world. All praise and glory to God!”
Meanwhile, Joselle Feliciano’s feel-good single, “Love and Light” penned by songwriter Adrian Crisanto and directed by Icko Gonzalez, bagged the Best Music Video Special Citation. A cute, comics-inspired concept blended with colorful visuals, the song’s music video is a gentle nudge to rediscover joy, positivity, and prayer at any season in life. CBN Asia’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer John Valdes Tan hopes that inspirational songs produced by Reverb Worship will continue to stir the listeners’ heart for country and faith in God. “We thank the CMMA for giving Reverb Worship these two awards. They serve as an encouragement and an inspiration for Reverb Worship and CBN Asia to keep producing excellent songs and music videos for our Lord, Jesus Christ. We give God the glory and honor for these songs and these awards. Truly, all good things come from Him,” Tan said.
Stream “Pilipinas Natin ‘To” and “Love and Light” on all digital streaming platforms worldwide! For updates on Reverb Worship’s upcoming song releases, visit and follow its official social media accounts including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.
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'TikTalks' On One PH And TV5 Presents Differing Insights, Funny Banter On Today's Hottest News And Issues
Talk becomes lighter and funnier yet more relevant as One PH launches TikTalks, the newest talk show with a casting coup of prominent personalities in broadcasting, lifestyle, entertainment, society, and comedy who will share their expertise, varying sensibilities, and funny banter on today’s latest news and issues.
Premiering on December 3, 2022, TikTalks is led by veteran broadcast journalist Korina Sanchez who is joined by a group of hosts from diverse backgrounds – magazine editor and LGBTQIA+ advocate G3 San Diego, actress and singer Kakai Bautista, columnist and radio/TV host Pat-P Daza, and stand-up comic and comedy writer Alex Calleja. Tiktalks is a light-hearted show that raises awareness on relevant topics and issues in the country. With five diverse hosts who are known to be strong-willed crusaders with funny and amusing personalities, expect a lot of witty exchanges and constructive disagreements on this unique talk show that would entertain viewers and encourage them at the same time to be more knowledgeable and involved in the country’s current events.
Join this new gang of cool and witty ‘TikTalkers’ on TikTalks, every Saturday at 8:00 pm starting December 3 on One PH (Available on Cignal channel 1, SatLite channel 1, digital free TV and on Cignal Play app), simulcast on TV5 and Radyo Singko 92.3 News FM, and every Sunday at 7:00 pm starting December 4 on One News (Available on Cignal SD channel 8 and HD channel 250, SatLite channel 60 and on Cignal Play app).
