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The countdown to the highly anticipated Asia Pacific Predator League 2024 Grand Finals has begun. Twenty-six (26) teams from across the Asia Pacific region will duke it out in front of a roaring crowd on January 13-14, 2024 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena for the honor and glory of lifting the coveted Predator Shield. Teams will showcase their prowess and mastery of two highly acclaimed game titles, DOTA 2 and VALORANT. A combined prize pool of $200,000 is also at stake for the two tournaments. The DOTA 2 and VALORANT winners will each take home $65,000. Second-place winners will get $20,000 while third and fourth-place winners will receive $7,500.
“The Predator League is a premier eSports tournament in APAC and is the home ground of up-and-coming eSports talents. We are very excited as this is the Philippines’ first time hosting the event offline,” said Acer Philippines General Manager Sue Ong Lim. The two-day event will be filled with live-action gaming, meet-and-greet sessions with Predator ambassadors, and performances by top Filipino artists. Hang out with Predator ambassadors Cong TV and the Team Payaman boys, burg, KuyaNic, Chibiby, Maggiekarp, amaratv, Een Mercado, Kang Dupet, and Alodia Gosiengfiao. Acer ambassadors SB19 and Popstar Royalty Sarah Geronimo will lead the roster of talents on Day 1 along with Urbandub, Al James, Ylona Garcia, UPeepz, and Felip. For Day 2, KZ Tandingan, Sandwich, Franco, Spongecola, the Manila Symphony Orchestra, Daloy Dance Company, Josh Cullen, and SB19 Pablo will add excitement to the eSports action.
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“The Asia Pacific Predator League 2024 Grand Finals is unlike any eSports tournament the community has seen. It will be a showcase of world-class gaming, music, entertainment, and community, much like a festival, with many exciting activities and awesome surprises that everyone will surely enjoy,” said Acer Philippines Senior Marketing Manager Princess Laosantos. Tickets for the Asia Pacific Predator League 2024 Grand Finals are now available through SM Ticket booths or online at https://www.smtickets.com/tickets/AsiaPacificPredatorLeague. For more information and updates about Predator League, visit www.facebook.com/PredatorGamingPhilippines and www.predator-league.com.
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ROCK Entertainment To Air 2024 Circle Chart Music Awards, 29th Critics Choice Awards, 49th People's Choice Awards Live And Exclusively Across Asia
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As the entertainment world eagerly steps into a new year, ROCK Entertainment is set to captivate audiences with an exceptional lineup of three highly anticipated prestigious award ceremonies. Kicking off the celebration is the 2024 Circle Chart Music Awards on January 10, 2024 (Wednesday) at 6:00 pm (PHT/HKT/SGT) with a next-day encore presentation at 6:30 pm. Formerly known as the Gaon Music Awards, the Circle Chart Music Awards is one of the most significant K-pop awards that celebrate the most popular songs and artists of the previous year. Hosted by Leeteuk (Super Junior), Sieun (STAYC), and Seok Matthew (ZB1), 2024’s ceremony promises an incredible lineup of performances including artists like Hwasa, TXT, NCT Dream, ZB1, AKMU, Park Jae Jung, STAYC and many more.
Following up is the esteemed 29th Critics Choice Awards on January 15, 2024 (Monday) at 8:00 am with a same-day encore at 6:45 pm, hosted by comedian and television host Chelsea Handler. This gala, presented annually by the distinguished American-Canadian Critics Choice Association, is a testament to honouring excellence in cinematic and television realms. Completing the spectacular Awards Season lineup, ROCK Entertainment will celebrate entertainment icons with the 49th People’s Choice Awards. Since its inception in 1975, this hallmark American awards show has paid tribute to standout personalities in the entertainment industry. Airing on February 19, 2024 beginning at 9:00 am with the Red Carpet Pre-Show, this awards show is unique as it allows the general public and devoted fans to cast their votes online, shaping the destiny of the winners. The event will have a same-day encore presentation at 5:45 pm.
Subscribers of ROCK Entertainment will enjoy the triple dose of entertainment excellence as we enter the glitz, glamour, and celebration that these ceremonies promise to deliver. In the Philippines, ROCK Entertainment is available on SKYCable, Cignal, Satlite, GSAT and various provincial cable operators nationwide as well as online via Cignal Play and Blast TV.
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CHERRY Cares Forges Paths To Empowerment Of Individuals With Disabilities Through Inclusivity
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CHERRY Cares, the corporate social responsibility arm of CHERRY Philippines, joins the United Nations (UN) in celebrating the International Day of Disabled Persons. This is to recognize the importance of creating an inclusive society that values the contributions of all individuals, regardless of ability. Every 3rd of December marks the observance of International Day of Disabled Persons that raises awareness of the value of inclusion in both personal and professional spheres. With this, CHERRY Cares is dedicated to taking tangible steps and support this cause by advocating inclusive employment.
“We are glad to play a part in opening opportunities for PWDs, allowing them to overcome barriers and unlock their full potential. As we do not limit their disability; we look at their abilities that are louder than what ears can hear and what eyes can see,” shares CHERRY Philippines Senior Manager of Public Relations and Corporate Social Responsibility (PR-CSR) Agnes Conopio. In regard with this advocacy, CHERRY Cares is also looking at the immense potential and talents that persons with disabilities possess. Hence, CHERRY Philippines made a big step by growing its collaboration with PWD content creators. One of them is Erline Grace Maniquis, a Key Opinion Leader (KOL) popularly known as “DEAFinitely Beautiful” who is currently amplifying the value and convenience that CHERRY products can offer to the people with disabilities.
CHERRY has led the way in offering smart home products that are precisely tailored to the demands and specifications of the PWD community. With the CHERRY Smart Windoor Sensor, Erline expressed that she felt more secure knowing she could monitor who entered her room and receive alerts in real-time. This is by using a smartphone with the CHERRY IoT Solutions App. It creates an environment that suits the unique requirements of persons with sensory or cognitive disabilities. By addressing specific challenges and providing smart solutions, CHERRY products can transform a regular household to a smart space that supports greater independence. As an advocate for inclusivity and smart living, CHERRY Cares persistently fosters awareness and promotes the adoption of accessible smart technologies. Its commitment lies in enhancing the quality of life of Filipinos and individuals with disabilities for a more compassionate and accessible world for all.
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Fighting Maroons Bring Toys And Joy To Kids At UP-PGH
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The University of the Philippines (UP) Men’s Basketball Team (UPMBT) spread the holiday spirit to the kids at the UP-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) Pediatric Ward last December 15, 2023. Together with nowheretogobutUP Foundation, the Fighting Maroons led by team captain CJ Cansino and veteran Gerry Abadiano surprised the kids with toys and gifts from Toys R Us. “Nakakataba ng puso na maging part ng ganito and makapagpasaya ng mga bata. Everyone’s fighting their own battles and it’s our time to show them that we’re in this together," said Cansino.
Back in 2020, during the height of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the UPMBT hopped on a Zoomustahan session with UP-PGH staff and frontliners. This time, the Fighting Maroons were able to personally meet and thank the hospital’s medical staff and frontliners and wish them a Merry Christmas. UP-PGH Director Dr. Gerard Legaspi welcomed the Fighting Maroons and thanked the team for taking time to visit the UP-PGH Pediatric Ward. “We are so happy to have our Fighting Maroons here with us today, spending time with the children under our care, spreading love and joy this holiday season. Hopefully, this is the first of many times we’ll do this. #UPFight!” said Dr. Legaspi.
NowheretogobutUP Foundation founding chairman Renan B. Dalisay also shared how important this immersion and gift-giving activity is to the Fighting Maroons. “We want the Fighting Maroons to have this meaningful experience of getting to know and giving back to the people we play for. Ngayon, tapos na ang mga UAAP games, serbisyo muna uli. Manalo o matalo, UP will keep serving. We will keep on fighting. ‘Yan ang Tatak UP, ‘yan ang mga Iskolar-Atleta para sa bayan," said Dalisay. The gift-giving program is only the beginning of many more endeavors as nowheretogobutUP Foundation and the UPMBT pledged their support to boost and help the UP-PGH Pediatric Department and the children under their care.
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PHLPost Releases Special Christmas 2023 Stamps Featuring Mother And Child
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The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) released postage stamps to celebrate Christmas 2023. The special Christmas stamps feature the classic rendition of Mother and Child artworks of award winning visual artist Al Perez which reflect the human view of the relationship between the mother and child. Like Mary, Mother of Jesus, the love of a Mother to her child is enduring and endless. The love the mother gives to her child is made of deep devotion, sacrifice and pain.
The special Christmas Stamps portray the colorful artworks of a child cradled in her Mother’s arm as she gently gazes down with love. Motherhood has always been a sacred and noble vocation. In the Philippines, artists have made countless renditions of mother and child from classical to modern art. Mother and Child as subject of art is definitely Christian in origin and symbol. It has fascinated artists for centuries and was made as icons for worship in Christian churches. Al Perez, the artist is a native of Hagonoy, Bulacan and a Bachelor of Fine Arts graduate from the University of Santo Tomas in 1968. He is also a graduate of the Artist League of New York in 1984 and the School of Visual Arts New York in 1996) in the United States. Best known for his meticulous and realistic rendition of old churches, he has recorded every important church in the country. He is the acknowledged aquarelle (watercolor) master of Baroque churches. His genre of painting includes Philippine rural scenes, nipa houses, portraits, nudes, flowers, mother and child and landscapes.
Perez is the President of Lakan Sining ng Bulacan. He is a 1975 recipient of Art Association of the Philippines (AAP) thirteenth most promising artist award including the Most Outstanding Bulakeno in the Field of Painting in 1980. PHLPost has printed 20,000 copies of the four (4) different designs of the stamps with a denomination of Php16.00 and another 800 pieces of limited first day cover envelopes as collector’s items. PHLPost in-house graphic artist Jose Antonio A. Jayme layout the stamps. The Stamps and official first day covers shall be available at the second floor of Manila Central Post Office Annex Bldg. located at the back of the fire-gutted historic structure.
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Makati FC Expands Grassroots Program To Cebu City
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Makati FC, one of the oldest and most active football clubs in the Philippines, is expanding its development program to Cebu City for 2024 via the Makati Football Club Academy. According to Club President SeLu Lozano in a letter to the Cebu football community, the club aims to provide the same level of service in the Queen City of South just like what it has delivered in Manila.
“We extend our gratitude for the warm welcome and enthusiasm we’ve received from the Cebuanos for Makati Football Club. We are grateful for the opportunity to become a part of the Cebu community and we look forward to providing the best platform to develop potential of our youth in Football,” said Lozano. “The launch of the Makati Football Club Academy marks a new chapter in our journey and we are eager to share the joy of football with the young talents in the region,” he added. As Makati FC embarks on this exciting venture, Lozano is looking forward to build strong connections and fostering a sense of unity in Cebu, saying, “We are dedicated to creating a positive and enriching football experience our future club members."
Founded by Philippine youth football pioneer Tomas Lozano in 1976, Makati FC has played a very important role in developing athletes in Philippines. Since then, Makati FC has produced a lot of football stars who shone in domestic leagues and in international play, winning overall championship titles in Asia’s biggest youth tournament and having appeared in the Girls-14 Division Finals of the Gothia World Youth Cup in Sweden last July. Makati FC will have monthly offerings where Cebu registrants will be given a 20 percent introductory rate for per session, once-a-week, twice-a-week, thrice-a-week and unlimited sessions. For more details, contact 0918-8887358 or e-mail at register@makatifc.football.
