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A royal and majestic night awaits fans and concert enthusiasts as GMA Synergy, in partnership with GMA Entertainment Group, brings together the highly-acclaimed vocal queens of ‘All-Out Sundays (AOS)’ – Rita Daniela, Jessica Villarubin, Thea Astley, Mariane Osabel, Hannah Precillas, and Asia’s Limitless Star Julie Anne San Jose – in an epic concert dubbed "Queendom: Live" to be held on December 2, 2023 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Newport World Resorts. Tickets to this much-awaited event are now available exclusively at Ticket2Me via www.gmanetwork.com/synergy and Ticket World via www.ticketworld.com.ph, priced at Php5,000 (Queen); Php4,000 (Princess); and Php1,000 (Duchess). Queen ticket holders can exclusively avail of the add-on VIP pass for an additional Php1,500.
From making waves on their weekly performances on GMA’s Sunday musical variety show, ‘All-Out Sundays', the quintessential queens are all set to captivate the live audience together for the very first time on one concert stage. "Queendom: Live” is set to showcase each diva’s individual style and presence while also allowing collaborative performances that will truly wow and entertain the audience. "Queendom: Live” promises to showcase the exemplary vocal prowess of Rita, Jessica, Thea, Mariane, Hannah, and Julie Anne as they perform ovation-worthy solos, power duets, trio renditions, and ensemble acts. The night of December 2, 2023 will be set ablaze with a string of popular songs that celebrate womanhood, individuality, and empowerment. Fans should also definitely not miss out each queen’s breathtaking signature birit pieces performed in full diva rendition.
More surprises are lined up for the night as powerful duets, grand vocal collaborations, and showdowns are set to happen on one stage. There will also be special guests who will surely excite and captivate the hearts of concertgoers. "Queendom: Live” is made possible through GMA Synergy, the team behind the New York Festivals TV & Film Awards 2022 Silver Medallist "Limitless: A Musical Trilogy", Julie Anne San Jose-Rayver Cruz headliner concert "JulieVerse" and the Philippines’ first-ever virtual reality concert and 2021 New York Festivals finalist "Alden’s Reality: The Virtual Reality Concert".
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Shopee Is Ranked Most Valuable Retail Brand In PH And Southeast Asia
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Shopee ranked as the Most Valuable Retail Brand in the Philippines and Southeast Asia (SEA), garnering the highest Demand Power score among retailers, according to the 2023 Kantar BrandZ study on Top Performing Brands. Shopee also placed 8th on the list of Most Valuable Southeast Asian Brands, the only e-commerce platform in the top ten. The Kantar BrandZ 2023 Most Valuable Southeast Asian Brands rankings considered opinions on 1,700 brands across 78 categories and six markets. The methodology evaluated brands through a valuation tool that meticulously synthesizes financial analysis and consumer outlooks on categories such as Meaning, Difference, and Salience.
According to the Kantar BrandZ report on Top Performing Brands in the Philippines, Filipino shoppers find that Shopee has become essential to their everyday lives. They enjoy the seamless online shopping journey on Shopee, which provides the best value, a wide variety of products and services, as well as daily entertainment via Shopee Live and Shopee Prizes. With its highly localized approach, partnering with Filipino personalities, and launching support-local programs that uplift communities, Shopee has become more than just an e-commerce platform for many Filipinos. Shopee Philippines Head Vincent Lee shared, “We are honored to be in the ranks of many prominent and well-loved brands in Southeast Asia. The core of our efforts and achievements has always been our mission to better the lives of the underserved through technology.”
Shopee is committed to utilizing the transformative power of technology to impact Filipinos’ lives through its exciting campaigns and deals for enjoyable shopping and bigger savings. It offers an excellent avenue for sellers and buyers to connect through its innovative and entertaining features, such as Shopee Live. While Shopee is committed to giving its users the best value and entertainment, it continues to uplift local communities and digitize local MSMEs through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program Shopee Bayanihan. “We want e-commerce to be accessible to every Filipino in the country. We will continue working tirelessly to deliver excellent services that bring joy and convenience to our users and help local MSMEs digitize,” Lee added.
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Manila Wrestling Federation Takes Modern Pinoy Wrestling To A Higher Level In "MWF Road To Fate 2023"
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The Manila Wrestling Federation (MWF) continues to further establish its status as the Philippines’ premier professional wrestling entertainment brand as it delights the fans with its annual spectacle MWF: Road To Fate 2023 featuring a roster of 100% Filipino wrestling stars. The already jam-packed event is set to take place at Power Mac Center Spotlight PMCS Blackbox in Circuit Makati on August 20, 2023. MWF: Road To Fate 2023 is also set to debut on national television as part of MWF’s weekly series “Aksyonovela TV” which airs on RJ’s Rock of Manila TV (available on SKYcable Channel 229 and digital free TV) and its social media channels (Facebook and YouTube) every Monday night at 9:00 pm.
Headlining this year’s extravaganza is the conclusion to the storied rivalry between MWF founder Robin Sane and current MWF Pinoy Wrestling Champion Fabio Makisig. Sane was MWF’s inaugural champion in 2018, defeating Makisig in a knockdown-drag-out war, before losing the title to Southeast Asian wrestling scene pioneer Ho Ho Lun the following year. Long-time fans are heavily anticipating the championship rematch between two of the federation’s greatest rivals. Among the other marquee matches set for Road To Fate 2023 is the volatile tag team match between the brand’s top villains – “Mr. Philippine Wrestling” Jake De Leon and Main Maxx (Oro, Plata, Mata) and the avenging heroes, the “Queen of Philippine Wrestling” Crystal and the returning Pinoy Strong Style pioneer “Danger” Rex Lawin. MWF’s resident televangelist, the fan-favorite Bro. Jomar Liwanag of Bahay ng Liwanag, is also set to prove his otherworldly powers in a handicap match against his former minister Kaibigang Aaron and his lovable superhero friends El Katipunero and Super P.
MWF: Road To Fate 2023 also features MWF mainstays including Nigel “Suplex” San Jose, Bro. Benny Soriano, CJ Serafin, Danny Zamora, Joya, Dabid Ravena, Migs Valdez, Razael, Ken Cifer, Chelsea Marie, Isaiah Valencia, Kanto “Kilabot” Terror and Tarek El Tayech, Veronica Shannon, Tricia Ligaia, Mr. Sy and Kurt Jimenez, as well as MWF trainee/aspirant Pink Shirt. Tickets to MWF: Road To Fate 2023 are available now at Ticket2Me. The event will also be later uploaded in episodic form in MWF’s fan-exclusive channel on Gank.
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Local Music Artists Add Extra Sizzle To Star-Studded Concert Lineup Of ASAP Natin 'To In Milan
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The spirit of Ferragosto – one of Italy's most awaited national holidays that is celebrated on August 15 but becomes as long as a two-week break for many Italians – marks the last phase of Italy's summer season. Fall begins on September 23 so the Ferragosto celebration is the climax of summer for the Stivale and Bel Paese of Europe. To celebrate Ferragosto, ASAP Natin 'To – the world's longest-running Filipino variety show and biggest globally touring Filipino concert from leading Filipino media and entertainment company ABS-CBN – added local music artists to an already star-studded line-up for ASAP Natin 'To in Milan, set for September 10, 2023 at the Mediolanum Forum. Certainly, the ASAP Natin 'To team is pulling all the stops to make sure that the ASAP experience in Milan will be one gigantic spectacle for the senses.
Added to the line-up are artists based in Italy including Rodelle Borja from Ireland's Got Talent 2019, Camille Cabaltera and Nizzil Jimenez from X-Factor Italia 2017, Akie Poblete from Rome, Jenika Duran from Piedmont, Nico Hidalgo from Dantemo New Talent 2022, Monica Bautista from Turin, Armand Curameng from Sicily, Koro Hiraya Choir from Milan, and Hermes from World of Dance Italy 2023. These local Filipino artists representing at ASAP Natin 'To in Milan are part of the amazing Pinoy Pride segment of the live 3-hour concert. They will join the the following powerhouse, heavyweight acts from Manila: AC Bonifacio, Angeline Quinto, Bamboo, Bassilyo, Belle Mariano, Darren Espanto, Dimples Romana, Donny Pangilinan, Erik Santos, Inigo Pascual, Janella Salvador, Jona, Joshua Garcia, Kim Chiu, Kitchie Nadal, Klarisse De Guzman, KZ Tandingan, Lovi Poe, Martin Nievera, Maymay Entrata, Moira Dela Torre, Morissette, Paulo Avelino, Piolo Pascual, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Smugglaz, and Zsa Zsa Padilla.
ASAP Natin 'To in Milan will also have as special guests two beloved Filipino superstars, Coco Martin and Vice Ganda. Fans will also delight over the fact that ASAP Natin 'To in Milan marks the return of ASAP favorite, the Ultimate Heartthrob of the Philippines Piolo Pascual, to the show as a guest. They will likewise be thrilled by the reunion of former real-and-reel couple Josh Garcia and Janella Salvador which completed work recently for the hit ABS-CBN superhero series "Mars Ravelo's Darna". For more information and to buy tickets now to enjoy the grandest Filipino concert this Ferragosto season, visit https://bit.ly/ASAPinMilanTickets.
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Infinix Unveils MLBB-Themed Concept Store In Exciting Grand Re-Opening
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Infinix is bringing gamers closer to their favorite Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) heroes and browse the brand’s wide range of smartphones at the grand re-opening of its concept store at the third floor of SM North EDSA's Annex held last August 11, 2023. The Infinix Grand Opening Ceremony unveiled an MLBB-themed store dedicated to avid players of the game featuring lifesize standees of popular MLBB heroes that customers could take photos with, gaming clips, and more fun activities for customers and mall goers to interact with.
This was created in collaboration with MLBB publisher and developer MOONTON Games as Infinix is the official sponsor of this year’s MLBB Professional League (MPL). The first 30 customers who attended the opening ceremony and visited the concept store received stylish Infinix merchandise and other freebies. Customers who purchased Infinix smartphones, including the ZERO and NOTE Series, also got limited-edition MLBB merchandise while 5 lucky raffle draw winners took home brand-new AIOT products.
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ON Music Festival To Bring The Best Of OPM And K-Pop Through Inaugural Edition At MOA Arena
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ABS-CBN Global, in partnership with South Korea-based immersive entertainment brand KAMP, brings the inaugural edition of “ON Music Festival", set to deliver a first-of-its-kind music experience on November 3, 2023 at the SM Mall Of Asia (MOA) Arena. Produced by KAMP and ABS-CBN Events, “ON Music Festival" is set to bring a truly ear-blowing lineup to the MOA Arena with the first wave of artists comprising of SUHO of EXO, the Philippines’ own Moira and Darren, and Korea’s hottest rising band wave to earth. The second wave of the star-studded lineup, on the other hand, is set to be announced soon.
KAMP CEO Tim Kim says, “It’s exciting to finally announce this new one-of-a-kind festival experience that we have been planning with our partners at ABS-CBN Global for a long time. The word 온 (ON) has several meanings including ‘all, entire’, ‘warm’, and ‘100’ in native Korean. We created ‘ON Music Festival’ with hopes of launching a new experience that celebrates the diversity of love and music.” “ABS-CBN is honored to partner with KAMP in bringing together the superstars of Korea and the Philippines on one stage,” says ABS-CBN Global CEO Aldrin M. Cerrado.
More information about the event are available at www.on-festival.com and ON Music Festival’s official social media accounts on Instagram (@onfestival_official), Facebook (@onfestival.official), and X/Twitter (@onfestival).
