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Knowledge Channel Foundation, Inc. (KCFI) strengthens its Early Childhood Development (ECD) advocacy by providing strong, research-based educational videos to schools and helping fund a global study on parenting and early childhood to boost the morale of parents, teachers, and childcare workers across Asia. KCFI has been steadfast in its efforts to provide strong guidance on ECD through the provision of Portable Media Libraries to different schools and communities nationwide.
Teachers, parents, and caregivers can learn at home from Knowledge Channel educational video lessons such as “Heroes of Zero", “ILY1000: Batang #Laking1000” and “TalkED: Early Childhood Series with Bianca Gonzalez" which are all available on Knowledge Channel’s Facebook and Youtube pages, iWantTFC, Kapamilya Channel, A2Z and BEAM TV. "We know how important it is to invest in our children, not just for their own personal success but for the success of the nation. We have launched various shows and conducted different initiatives for ECD nationwide,” said KCFI president and executive director Rina Lopez-Bautista. KCFI recently supported an ECD research project led by the Asia Philanthropy Circle which discussed the barriers to the proper implementation of ECD policies and programs.
This groundbreaking study highlighted the alarming lack of information and resources for early childhood development and education, particularly in the rural region. The study shed light on the rise of malnutrition and stunting which may be due to lack of information on proper nutrition and child health. It is also the first of its kind and the most comprehensive mapping to date of parenting and early childhood programs across Asia with a particular focus on China, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines. As KCFI continues to advance its ECD advocacy, it is actively seeking partnerships with companies, organizations, and Child Development Centers that share the goal of empowering young Filipino learners to become changemakers and positively transform society.
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Celebrate Warner Bros. 100th Anniversary At Sentosa
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Mark your diaries! Warner Bros. (WB), the iconic entertainment studio known for bringing beloved characters and unforgettable stories to audiences worldwide, is thrilled to invite everyone to a once-in-a-lifetime 100th anniversary celebration in Singapore. Organised by Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) in partnership with the Singapore Tourism Board and Sentosa Development Corporation, WB100 Celebrating Every Story will take fans and families on a journey through the world of Warner Bros. Studio – from its humble beginnings in 1923 to becoming the producer of some of the most iconic global characters and stories. Bringing these to life on November 10-26, 2023 on the island of Sentosa, the event promises to entertain families and delight fans of all ages.
Visitors can look forward to a myriad of activities that will feature DC Super-Heroes including Aquaman, cartoon legends Tom and Jerry and Looney Tunes, and many others. The event will be free for all participants. Sentosa Islander members can redeem an exclusive WB100 goodie bag which includes items such as a WB100 picnic mat, water bottle and reusable fan. Members can claim the voucher via the MySentosa app and collect the bag from the redemption booth at Central Beach Bazaar during the event, limited to the first 1,500 successful redemptions. For more details about the event, please visit www.sentosa.com.sg/wb100 and countdown with us @DCAsia and @CartoonNetworkAsia on Facebook and Instagram.
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MIDFestival 2023 Commences On September 8th
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The Manila International Dance Festival (MIDFest) 2023 will officially take its opening salvo on September 8, 2023 at the historical grounds of Rizal Park, Manila and will run for three days. This is a collaborative project with Manila Vice Mayor Yul Servo Nieto in its continuing efforts to promote and enhance the promotion of culture and the arts in line with its belief in sustaining peace and respect for diversity. Vice Mayor Yul Servo stresses that “it has always been my belief that the creative arts can take us to a better understanding of our differences and can forge unity to our goals. It’s empowering to all and especially to the treasures of our heritage.”
The festival in its greater theme for 2023 encapsulates “Celebrating, Diversity, Peace, and Unity Through Dance and Music". “It is our aim at MIDF or MIDFest 2023 to use the dance art form in the promotion of peace and unity among diverse communities while strengthening our resolve to continue propagating our cultural dances in our modern world,” enthuses MIDFest Festival Director Archie Dema-ala. It will be participated by renowned 21 cultural dance groups from The Philippines and 5 countries joining the festival and imparting their very own cultural heritage like indonesia, India, Malaysia, South Korea, and Thailand. These groups will be showcasing their performances across partner malls and universities in Manila throughout the festival with the main highlights to be staged at the historical and prominent Rizal Park and Fort Santiago in Intramuros.
Dema-ala was surprised on the positive response of the participants when the call was echoed for the MIDFest 2023. “I was so thrilled when unexpectedly local participants started to flock in to register their groups and as well to the participaring countries by sending their own groups. This alone makes my heart full as it shows an unfolding of an ultimate dream to have an exchange of culture and heritage among locals and with our international counterparts, thus reminding everyone to always treasure our traditions and culture.” It is in the festival’s aim in its inaugural to focus in the City of Manila being the seat of power where Malacañang Palace is located as well as Intramuros, a walled city during colonial times in the heart of the Old Manila and the Fort Santiago, a storied citadel and former military prison. The Manila International Dance Festival 2023 is in partnership with the utmost support of the Office of Manila Vice Mayor Yul Servo, Department of Tourism, National Parks Development Committee, Concert at the Park, Department of Tourism, Culture and Arts of Manila, Senator Loren Legarda, Hotel Sogo, Lyf Hotel, Archiestic Events Production and VERDE Creatives.
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GCash Waives QRPH Transaction Fees For Micro-Merchants
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GCash, the Philippines’ #1 financial super app, waives the QRPH transaction fees or merchant discount rates (MDRs) for micro-merchants who use the scan-to-pay service until the end of 2023. In addition to this, micro-merchants have access to an increased wallet limit of up to Php500,000 per month. Moreover, the 1.5% transaction fee is waived up to Php100,000 in gross sales. E-wallets and other payment platforms charge fees as high as 2% for the use of their cashless transaction services such as QR-based and card payments.
“For GCash, making this service free means micro-entrepreneurs can earn a little extra for their families through safe cashless transactions. We are committed to working with our micro-entrepreneurs to achieve their business goals in the digital economy,” said Ren-Ren Reyes, President and CEO of G-Xchange, Inc., the mobile wallet operator of GCash. Micro-merchants are those with businesses that are smaller in scale, such as sari-sari store owners, public market vendors, and online sellers. Making use of GCash’s scan-to-pay enables faster tracking of payments received for merchants without imposing any additional cost, even for their customers.
“We are one with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) in its goal of bringing more micro-merchants into the digital economy. Together with our partners, we will equip micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with the right tools and products so they can grow their businesses safely and conveniently,” Reyes said. To date, GCash has been empowering 845,000 small-scale community merchants with various digital financial solutions.
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WrestleQuest Now On Consoles, PC Via Steam, And Mobile On Netflix
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Mega Cat Studios and Skybound Entertainment are proud to announce that WrestleQuest, the RPG adventure featuring a licensed roster of iconic wrestling legends, is out now on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4 gaming consoles, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam for $29.99. The game will also be available for mobile on Netflix, included with all memberships. In WrestleQuest, players assume the role of a young wrestling hopeful, on their quest to become one of the all-time greats by powerbombing, slamming, and suplexing their way to the top. Inspired by icons like the legendary “Macho Man'' Randy Savage, our hero must immerse himself in the world of professional wrestling, which will test not only his athleticism but also his will and spirit.
“It’s been a journey, folks, and it’s about time for the main event, don’t you think? Wrestling fans around the world: here’s your opportunity to step into the ring and be a part of the best wrestling show of the year. It’s not going to be an easy road for players to go from an aspiring rookie to world champ, but they can live out that story right here. We can't wait to see players take control of the ring today," said wrestling hall of famer Jeff Jarrett. Additional information can be found on the official website at wrestlequest.com.
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Ben&Ben, Seori, Adie, Melomance Join Star-Studded Lineup Of 2023 ON Music Festival
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Filipino folk-pop band Ben&Ben, Korean singer-songwriter Seori, Philippines’ rising artist Adie, and South Korea’s duo MeloMance team up to deliver an unforgettable one-night experience in ON Music Festival happening on November 3, 2023 at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena. The exciting lineup of artists will join SUHO of EXO, Moira Dela Torre, Darren Espanto, and wave to earth in dominating the MOA stage with their stellar hits. ON Music Festival celebrates the diversity of love and music from well-loved Korean and Filipino acts which is made possible through the partnership of ABS-CBN Global and South Korean immersive entertainment brand KAMP.
The anticipation for ON Music Festival continues to rise with the early bird tickets swiftly sold out while regular tickets for the event are now generally on sale with prices ranging from Php14,500 (floor standing A), Php13,500 (floor standing B), Php12,500 (lower box A), Php11,500 (lower box B), Php4,500 (upper box), and Php1,000 (general admission). Tickets can be purchased at SM Tickets outlets and selected SM Cinema, SM Store (customer service), SM Bowling, SM Skating, Eastwood Mall, Lucky Chinatown Mall concierge, SM Mall of Asia Arena Coral ticket booth, and via online through smtickets.com. Join the celebration of diversity in music and love in ON Music Festival produced by ABS-CBN Events and KAMP.
