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| Parokya Ni Edgar was the highlight of a highly successful HONOR X9b 5G Bagsakan Concert, performing some of its greatest hits. (Image Source: Business Mirror/HONOR Philippines) |
Leading global smart devices provider HONOR Philippines ended the HONOR X9b 5G Bagsakan Concert with flying colors on March 16, 2024. The said event was a thanksgiving celebration for the success of the market’s toughest phone HONOR X9b 5G. Almost a thousand HONOR users gathered to witness the high-caliber performers of the very first HONOR X9b 5G Bagsakan Concert. “This event is something that we plan on doing regularly, and with the massive success of our first run, we are 100% sure that this will happen again anytime soon. We thank our HONOR fans for supporting our products, especially the HONOR X9b 5G, and we are staying true to our promise that we will only give the best to them,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng.
The HONOR X9b 5G Bagsakan Concert was held at the McKinley Whisky Park in Taguig City and was joined by almost a thousand supporters from across the metro. The guests were greeted by a soulful performance of Jarlo Base followed by the artistry of Over October. Fans were also treated by a spoken word poetry from Kween Yasmin and an Eras Tour-level performance by Lady Gagita. The whole program was hosted by the amazing Alex Calleja and a hilarious set by his group The Comedy Crew also took place. The highlight of the night and the moment when the crowd went wild was during the much-awaited performance of Parokya Ni Edgar, the most sought-after Filipino band, with their greatest hits Your Song, Harana, Halaga, Para Sa ’Yo, Gitara, and the best-fitting song to the occasion Bagsakan.
The toughest phone with all-angle ultra tough display was put to the test again as hundreds tried the HONOR Pong Challenge where they have to hit the screen of HONOR X9b 5G and hit a target; the HONOR Drop Test where they have to throw the phone to a floor target to win; and the HONOR Archery where guests aimed the phone with a bow and arrow! The HONOR X9b 5G is available in your nearest HONOR Experience and Partner Store for only Php16,999 in three colorways – Sunrise Orange, Emerald Green, and Midnight Black – or online via Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop. HONOR fans can get their own HONOR X9b 5G with Home Credit and Skyro for 0% interest. For Globe Postpaid Subscribers, you can apply or upgrade either online or at any Globe physical store with GPlan 1299 to enjoy an Unli All-net Calls and Text and 8 GB All-access Data for a one-time cash out of only Php3,300.
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AirAsia MOVE Partners With Newport World Resorts To Elevate Travel And Entertainment Offerings
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| Newport World Resorts Chief Marketing Officer David Jorden and AirAsia MOVE Head of Ecosystem and Partnerships Ben-Jie Lim (Image Source: When In Manila/AirAsia Philippines) |
Asia’s best travel booking app AirAsia MOVE (formerly airasia Superapp) and Newport World Resorts (NWR), the Philippines’ premier integrated resort complex, announced a strategic partnership that allows members of NWR’s Epic Rewards program to convert Epic Points to AirAsia Points, making way for exciting travel and lifestyle opportunities for its members. Through this partnership, NWR Epic Rewards Cardholders can seamlessly convert their points to AirAsia Points via AirAsiaMOVE. For as low as 800 Epic Points, you can get 1,000 AirAsia Points when you convert via AirAsia MOVE. These converted points can then be used for purchasing flights and hotels on AirAsia MOVE.
Newport World Resorts Chief Marketing Officer David Jorden said, “We are thrilled to partner with AirAsia MOVE as we continue to elevate our Epic Rewards program to new heights. This collaboration is a testament to our commitment to provide our patrons with extraordinary lifestyle experiences from Newport World Resorts and beyond. Now Epic Points can be converted to AirAsia Points to purchase flights and book hotels through the app, allowing members to make the most of their rewards.” AirAsia MOVE Head of Ecosystem and Partnerships Ben-Jie Lim commented, “We are happy to welcome Newport World Resorts to the AirAsia MOVE family. Finally, we are able to share this great news to everyone! Our partnership with Newport World Resorts expands our rewards program, offering our members exciting new ways to earn and redeem points. We believe this collaboration will create a truly seamless and rewarding travel and lifestyle experience for both sets of members.” To convert your Epic Rewards Points to AirAsia points, just follow these easy steps:
1. Open the AirAsia MOVE appGo to the “Xchange” icon.
2. Link your Epic Rewards Points account by tapping the “link now” tab or simply tap “Epic points".
3. Key in your Membership ID and password.
4. Tap “Convert now".
5. The converted points will automatically reflect on your account.
AirAsia Rewards Points may be redeemed when you purchase flights with any airline or hotel stays via AirAsia MOVE.
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BRAVE CF, IMMAF Continue To Elevate MMA Grassroots, Pave The Way For Young Athletes Through Historic Partnership
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In 2023, BRAVE Combat Federation and the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) announced a partnership that would formalize their joint work towards the growth of grassroots of mixed martial arts (MMA), something both organizations have been diligently working on together for the past seven years. It was the culmination of a valuable relationship between two giants of the sport focused on the development of mixed martial arts worldwide from the grassroots all the way to the global level.
In 2017, BRAVE CF and IMMAF took the Amateur World Championships outside of the United States for the first time and transformed the tournament into the premier proving ground for amateur athletes worldwide. The event became an integral part of the BRAVE International Combat Week, the largest combat sports festival on the planet. BRAVE CF and IMMAF have also worked together in other two editions of the BICW, and in 2022, they created the MMA Super Cup, a nation vs nation knockout tournament that awarded US$225,000 to the top three national federations so they could reinvest that money into the development of the sport on their own countries on a grassroots level. While the partnership was only made official last year, it is no secret that BRAVE Combat Federation has provided a direct path to superstardom for athletes from around the world coming from the IMMAF system. Over the years, more than 50 fighters from over 20 nations have fought in both IMMAF and BRAVE CF.
From BRAVE CF 1 when 2015 amateur world champion Frans Mlambo represented the IMMAF to BRAVE CF 80 when African IMMAF champion Nkosi Ndebele and two-time amateur world champion Jose Torres faced off in the main event, there’s no other promotion that has provided more opportunities to IMMAF alumni. World champions Sabrina de Sousa, Muhammad Mokaev, Ramazan Gitinov, Irman Smajic, Abdul Hussein, Murtaza Talha, Benjamin Bennett, Rasul Magomedov, Bianca Antman, and Gamzat Magomedov are just some of the names that have benefitted from the pathway provided by IMMAF and BRAVE CF. Other standout figures in the amateur world that have called BRAVE CF home include Cian Cowley, Axel Sola, Shamil Gaziev, Anton Turkalj, Micol Di Segni, and Eliezer Kubanza. In 2023, BRAVE CF and IMMAF took the BICW on the road with the first editions of the combat sports festival taking place outside of the Kingdom of Bahrain, in Serbia and Colombia with the World Championships and Pan-American Championships. Last December, the BICW went back home to Bahrain for a series of three BRAVE CF shows as well as the IMMAF Asian Championships.
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TrillerTV Offers Special AEW PPV Bundle Exclusive For AEW Plus Subscribers
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AEW Plus subscribers on TrillerTV can now secure access to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) PPVs in 2024 through special PPV bundle discounted deals. The first bundle for 2024, AEW 2024 PPV - Triple Pack #1, includes AEW Dynasty, AEW Double or Nothing, and AEW Forbidden Door PPV events and is available now for order on TrillerTV. AEW 2024 PPV - Triple Pack #1 is offered at the special price of US$49.99 representing a 30% discount to the combined PPV price of the three events. The bundle is only available for purchase by users with an active AEW Plus subscription and will not be offered as a standalone purchase.
The bundle is a part of TrillerTV's continuing commitment to enhance the AEW Plus offering through exclusive membership benefits and enhanced content offering. In 2023, AEW Plus was packed with new content, from AEW Collision to Battle of the Belt specials, together with on-demand access to specially selected historical AEW pay-per-views. Just last December, AEW All In London 2023 was added to the roster, and this month, two more classic AEW pay-per-views - AEW Revolution 2020 and AEW Revolution 2021 - are now officially included to the service.
Additionally, AEW fans in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Middle East and North Africa can now access all of AEW's weekly shows live, without any holdbacks, same time as the US. TrillerTV is the premier international destination for AEW fans, offering an exclusive platform, and is the very best way to enjoy AEW's weekly shows and special programming commercial free. For more information about AEW Plus on TrillerTV, visit https://www.trillertv.com/join/aew-plus/.
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Dynamic Duo Of VJ Samm And Nameless Kids' Nhiko Host New MYX Global Podcast "The Ripple"
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According to a recent Morning Consult research study, trust in podcasts soared from being the least trusted medium in 2020 at 27% to more than 45% credibility, especially with Gen Z and millennials. It is in this new media landscape that MYX Global, a premier media and entertainment brand that celebrates the diverse voices and talents of the global Filipino and Asian community, unveils its first podcast called "The Ripple".
The new podcast is hosted by the dynamic duo of VJ Samm, a 2018 MYX VJ Search winner whose solid success has taken her from anchoring the likes of "MYXclusive" to hosting the huge Awit Awards in the Philippines, and Nhiko, an emerging producer, composer and lead vocalist of the popular experimental indie-pop group Nameless Kids. Together, these two will make The Ripple a safe haven for artists and music enthusiasts to share their unique stories that have created ripples in their respective distinctive journeys within the music industry. "The Ripple uniquely sheds light on artist experience and personal struggles that create the stories that shape their music. Our hosts, VJ Samm and Nhiko Sabiniano, make the perfect duo to bring us hilarious banter, genuinely curious minds, and an ideal brother-and-sister/best friend-like synergy to carry the show," said MYX Global Head of Content and Programming Nino Llanera.
Catch the wave and tune in on YouTube and Spotify every Monday morning, Manila time (Sunday night, North and Latin America), and every Wednesday on the MYX Channel and let The Ripple take you on an exhilarating trip through the heart and soul of the global music industry. For more information, visit https://myx.global/.
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ABS-CBN's "A Soldier's Heart" Becomes First Arabic-Dubbed Filipino Series To Stream In The Middle East
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ABS-CBN’s hit action-drama series “A Soldier’s Heart" becomes the first Arabic-dubbed Filipino drama to stream on rising video-on-demand platforms in the Middle East after the company forged an agreement with Rabee Alhajabed Art Production & Distribution FZE. Filipinos in the said region can now catch the series “A Soldier’s Heart” on-demand anytime, anywhere on Maraya, Shofha, and Weyyak in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and other Arabic-speaking territories.
“A Soldier’s Heart” follows the powerful story of Alex (Gerald Anderson), an IT expert who joins the army and crosses paths with a Muslim family whose identity makes him reconsider where his future might lie. Proving to be a stirring drama, its story made a lasting impact on the hearts of viewers while also emphasizing the challenges and sacrifices military people face as they fulfill their oaths to their nation. Similarly, a staple of Philippine popular culture, the action-fantasy drama “Darna" starring Jane de Leon, will soon be available on the aforementioned platforms with its Arabic-dubbed version. This Arabic-dubbing initiative of ABS-CBN comes after the series of scripted format sales of “A Mother’s Guilt”, “Mea Culpa”, “The Good Son” and “Forevermore” in the region, further solidifying ABS-CBN’s strength in creating deeply-moving stories that cross borders.
Selling over 50,000 hours of content to over 50 countries in Asia, Africa, Europe, and Latin America via its International Licensing and Distribution division, ABS-CBN transitions from a Phiilppine broadcasting company to a global storytelling company that champions Filipino talent by showcasing world-class Filipino shows to diverse audiences across multiple platforms.
