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Kapamilya artist-songwriter-producer Jonathan Manalo has been nominated in 22 categories in this year’s Awit Awards, the 5th time he became the most nominated musician in the prestigious music award-giving body. The ABS-CBN Music creative director got 16 Awit Awards nominations in 2016, 21 noms in 2018, 22 noms in 2019, and 26 noms in 2020. Included in the 36th Awit Awards nominations for Album of the Year are records Jonathan produced under ABS-CBN’s Star Music label — Angela Ken’s self-titled album and BGYO’s “BE US” album. He was also the producer behind two Record of the Year nominees, “Lagi” by BINI and “Gusto Ko Nang Bumitaw” by Morissette Amon which is still making waves on TikTok with more than 700 million views on the platform.
He also produced 10 of the singles nominated in various categories including Best Christmas Recording nominee “Tayo Ang Ligaya Ng Isa’t Isa” performed by ABS-CBN artists. As a songwriter, Jonathan has been nominated for the Best Inspirational Recording category for “It’s Okay Not To Be Okay” with Angela Ken; Best Alternative Recording for “Kwento Ng Alon” with Kristine Lim; Best Christmas Recording for “Tayo Ang Ligaya Ng Isa’t Isa” with Robert Labayen; and Best Original Soundtrack Recording for “Lyric & Beat” with Jeremy G and “Kahit Na, Kahit Pa” with Trisha Denise. As an artist, among the nods he received are Best Collaboration and Best Original Soundtrack Recording for the song “Lyric & Beat” together with the “Lyric & Beat” artists and Best Alternative Recording for “Kwento Ng Alon", his collab with Trisha Denise.
Also known as Mr. Music in the industry, Jonathan is a National Commission for Culture & the Arts (NCCA) SUDI awardee for the decade 2011-2020. He has produced and commercially released more than 200 albums with 75 multi-platinum and 100 Gold PARI Certifications. He is the most streamed Filipino songwriter and record producer of all time with over 1.5 billion Spotify streams of music he penned and produced.
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airasia Superapp Is Asia's Best Travel Booking App In World Travel Tech Awards 2023
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airasia Superapp, which will soon be renamed to airasia MOVE, clinched the ‘Asia’s Best Travel Booking App’ award at the World Travel Tech Awards 2023, further solidifying its position as the region’s leading one-stop travel platform. This recognition comes hot on the heels of its recent win as ‘Asia’s Leading Online Travel Agency (OTA)’ at World Travel Awards 2023. Both awards resulted from airasia Superapp’s maiden nominations in the respective categories. To top it all, airasia Superapp was also crowned with another two awards: World’s Best Low-Cost Airline App and World’s Best Low-Cost Airline Website for the second consecutive year. The World Travel Tech Awards, the sister event of the World Travel Award, is held annually and serves to recognise, reward and celebrate excellence in travel technology. Both events are voted by industry experts and consumers from across the globe, making each award truly a world-class recognition.
airasia Superapp Chief Commercial Officer Tan Mai Yin said, “The recognition as ‘Asia’s Best Travel Booking App’ by World Travel Tech Awards is a testament to the efforts we have put in to give our app users a seamless travel experience. We are so happy to receive this award, only a few short years since we fully transformed into an OTA & travel platform. As an OTA, we have notable international carriers such as Etihad, ANA, Citilink, Bangkok Airways, Myanmar Airways International, Air Mauritius and more working directly with us, while our direct hotel inventory has also grown by 98% in the past year. We have recently announced our upcoming brand refresh into airasia MOVE, which will take place by December. Our focus is on bringing an elevated and enhanced experience for our users with seamless access to travel and financial services from BigPay on one single platform. We would like to thank everyone who voted for us, and we are very excited about the future as we MOVE forward.”
World Travel Tech Awards Director Mike Sawicki says, “Congratulations to airasia Superapp for winning ‘World’s Best Low-Cost Airline App 2023’ and ‘Asia’s Best Travel Booking App 2023’. This is a remarkable achievement, reflecting how the brand is setting the benchmark in online travel. The commitment of the entire team at airasia Superapp serves as an inspiration to us all.” Stay up to date with everything from the airasia Superapp by following @airasiasuperapp.ph on Instagram and Facebook for the latest updates on airasia Superapp’s offerings. For a seamless and enhanced experience, download your airasia Superapp from the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or Huawei AppGallery.
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SM Advocates For Women's Rights And Creates Safe Spaces For Female Stakeholders In Malls
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| Top right: SM Supermalls Senior Vice President for Mall Operations Engr. Bien C. Mateo, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Undersecretary for Workers’ Welfare and Protection Cluster Atty. Benjo Santos M. Benavidez, Philippine Commission on Women Executive Director and Officer-in-Charge Atty. Kristine Rosary E. Yuzon-Chaves, Philippine Commission on Women Deputy Executive Director for Management Services Atty. Khay Ann Magundayao-Borlado, SM Corporate Compliance Group Assistant Vice President Atty. Pearly Joan J. Turley and Vice President Engr. Liza B. Silerio present at SM Supermalls' first nationwide orientation on the Safe Spaces Act. Top left and bottom: 7,614 attendees from SM malls nationwide participated in learning more about making sure SM malls are a safe and inclusive space. (Image Source: Filipino News Sentinel/SM Supermalls) |
SM Supermalls, the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) recently held the very first Nationwide Orientation on the Safe Spaces Act last October 3, 2023 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena Annex (MAAX) Building with other attendees joining via online platforms. Gender-based sexual harassment in public, private, and even online areas is illegal under the Safe Spaces Act, also known as the Bawal Bastos Law. SM organized the nationwide seminar as a continuation of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that was signed with the PCW last August during the GADTimpala Awards with the goal of educating its Mall Managers, Mall Operations and Customer Relations Services teams and janitorial and security personnel on how to create safe spaces for women both within and outside SM malls.
“SM has a long-standing commitment to ensuring that women feel supported, safe, and empowered, not just within SM premises but in every other aspect of their lives. We are hoping that this orientation will encourage cultivating an environment where women are free and safe to be themselves," said SM Supermalls Senior Vice President Engr. Bien C. Mateo. SM shows its support for its female stakeholders through various programs such as the establishment of 80 breastfeeding stations throughout its malls through SM Supermalls, promoting breast cancer awareness and recognizing women by sponsoring the Women’s International Network for Disaster Risk Reduction Leadership Awards in the Asia Pacific region. Additionally, the orientation supports the SM Cares Advocacy for Women, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG), particularly “SDG 5: Gender Equality”, and is part of SM Supermalls’ compliance with the law.
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vivo V29 5G Takes Centerstage At JRU, UP Diliman, NU
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| Several students of Jose Rizal University were able to capture their own unforgettable moments, powered by the camera capabilities of the vivo V29 5G. (Image Source: vivo Philippines) |
The vivo School Tour continues to capture the hearts of students upon its visits at the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman on October 7, Jose Rizal University (JRU) on October 12 and National University (NU) on October 19. Each school tour is filled with a massive crowd that couldn’t get enough of the incredible camera capabilities of the vivo V29 5G‘s selfie camera boasting a 50MP sensor with impressive features such as a 92-degree wide-angle lens, autofocus, and electronic image stabilization, making it the perfect tool for capturing groufies.
Students were thrilled to document their unforgettable moments with every smile captured in a single frame. Additionally, those attending the vivo booths experimented with various camera modes, including portrait mode, utilizing the 50MP main camera with optical image stabilization. This feature ensured brighter and purer images even in lowlight settings, such as a gymnasium. The enthusiasm of the campuses was also evident through their overwhelming response to the vivo Club, an exclusive platform that allows students to join an ecosystem of technology and partnerships, offering exciting perks and benefits. The vivo School Tour events were also a whirlwind of excitement and talent with some of the most talented students livening up the atmosphere with their showcase of prowess.
The most exciting part of each vivo School Tour is a thrilling 3 on 3 basketball challenge where the top two teams from each school will represent their institution at the Grand Finals which will be held at the Music Hall in SM Mall of Asia on November 18-19, 2023. The vivo School Tour continues its journey with upcoming stops at De La Salle University-College of St. Benilde (DLSU-CSB) on October 25 and De La Salle University (DLSU) on November 8. Check out vivo's official TikTok account for highlights of previous vivo School Tour events.
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Make It Christmas With Jollibee Joy: Transforming Everyday Moments Into Christmas
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Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year as it brings forth a season of fun gatherings, anticipated reunions, and festive spirits. Between the hustle and bustle of the season and the more mundane moments, capturing the true holiday spirit is simpler than we think. Jollibee launches a campaign that shows how it can transform everyday situations into Christmas, because of the joy that it brings to people. Its heartwarming video captures the moment when unsuspecting individuals step into what appears to be a standard Christmas-themed photo booth, only to discover an extraordinary surprise.
“At Jollibee, we believe that Christmas is about the joy that we share with our loved ones. This season, we hope that Jollibee can once again help in making every gathering more enjoyable and memorable. Together, let’s make this Christmas a wonderful one with Jollibee Joy," said Jollibee Assistant Vice President Mari Aldecoa. From the lovable mascot to the delicious food, Jollibee contributes to everyday joy, giving Filipinos a great experience each time. Jollibee consistently delivers with its best-selling Crispylicious, Juicylicious Chickenjoy; Sweet-Sarap Jolly Spaghetti; Langhap-Sarap Yumburger; and Beefy-Saucy Linamnam Ulam Burger Steak, and all your other Jollibee favorites.
Elevate everyday moments and make your Christmas season truly special with Jollibee joy. For all the latest updates, make sure to like Jollibee on Facebook, subscribe to Jollibee Philippines on YouTube, and follow @jollibee on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. Watch Jollibee's new Christmas campaign online here.
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Mapúa University Opens Applications For Academic Year 2024-2025
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Mapúa University, the Philippines’ premier engineering and technological school, announces the opening of its college and senior high school applications for Academic Year (A.Y.) 2024-2025 on October 9, 2023. A top university in Asia and among the elite top 6% universities in the world, Mapúa is known for its excellent programs in engineering, information technology (I.T.), and architecture which boast cutting-edge curricula recognized both locally and internationally.
To provide education opportunities for more students, the 98-year-old institution also offers programs in media studies, physical sciences, data science, business, and health sciences in collaboration with Arizona State University. Mapúa is also a pioneer in digital education with its wide offering of fully online undergraduate and graduate programs, enhancing accessibility for a broader range of students. Applicants of A.Y. 2024-2025 can begin their Mapúa journey by visiting admissions.mapua.edu.ph and taking the Mapúa Program Placement Assessment (MPASS), the university's one-of-a-kind standardized assessment tool designed to measure the student’s cognitive and academic development. It is a holistic way for Mapúa to review applicants and a helpful tool for aspiring Mapúans to comprehensively identify which senior high school strand or college program to take.
Applicants may choose which program to enroll in based on their assessment score that matches the program profile. Through Mapúa’s own learning management platform and digital resources, MPASS may be taken by applicants anytime, anywhere. With its cutting-edge education, Mapúa empowers students to build the next big thing. For application inquiries, visit bit.ly/3rqIrQE, email at admissions@mapua.edu.ph, or call (02) 8247-5000. Build the next big thing and become a Mapúan!
