 |
| (L-R) Cignal TV Inc. Chief Finance Officer John L. Andal, Bilyonaryo.com Senior Vice President For Broadcasting Cher Favila, Bilyonaryo.com Chairman Rey Marfil, Cignal TV Inc. President & CEO Jane J. Basas, Bilyonaryo News Channel Host Ces Drilon, Bilyonaryo.com President Gil Cabacungan, Cignal TV Inc. Chief Revenue Officer Gerald L. Milan (Image Source: Bilyonaryo.com) |
Bilyonaryo.com, a fast-rising online business news platform in the Philippines, is breaking new grounds as a key major player in the local media scene with its historic transition to television broadcasting through a partnership with Cignal TV, the country’s leading pay TV provider owned and operated by Mediaquest Holdings led by Philippine business tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan (MVP) as chairman. This move marks the birth of the Bilyonaryo News Channel, making Bilyonaryo.com the first ever Filipino online news outlet to make the leap to television, with the purpose of bringing its own comprehensive coverage and delivery of the latest local and international business news to a much wider audience.
The Bilyonaryo News Channel will be launched on Cignal TV Channel 24, beginning with a test broadcast on July 15. It will showcase Bilyonaryo.com’s cutting-edge business reporting alongside in-depth coverage of national issues, politics, showbiz, sports, lifestyle, and climate change and promises to be a one-stop shop for Filipinos seeking comprehensive news coverage. The channel will be available to all active postpaid and prepaid subscribers of Cignal TV. Viewers can also tune in via Cignal Play, the over-the-top streaming app, accessible through mobile app stores and the recently launched Cignal Play TV Android Box.
“We are honored to partner with Cignal TV and elevate our brand to new heights. In this age of AI and a rapidly evolving media landscape, collaboration is essential,” said Bilyonaryo.com President Gil C. Cabacungan. For her part, Cignal TV president and CEO Jane J. Basas said, “Our partnership with Bilyonaryo further solidifies Cignal TV’s role as the leading news content provider in the country, with the addition of their distinct reporting style that caters to the business market. This also fulfills our commitment to our subscribers to provide reliable and relevant news and current events. Through our ecosystem of distribution platforms ranging from free-to-air, online and OTT, Bilyonaryo News Channel will surely reach more Filipinos and keep them informed of the latest business news."
* * * *
Nueva Ecija Farmers Get Boost From PLDT, Smart Digital Agri, MSME Programs
 |
 |
| (Image Source: Orange Magazine TV/Smart Communications Inc.) |
PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) participated in the Farmers Congress held recently in Talavera, Nueva Ecija where nearly a thousand farmers learned about various programs and innovations they could utilize to improve their harvest and increase their income. Among the programs featured at the event were PLDT and Smart’s award-winning livelihood programs, Digital Farmers Program (DFP) and eBizNovation, which help usher farmers and micro-, small-, and medium-sized entrepreneurs (MSMEs) into the digital economy by providing access to technology and upskilling trainings.
DFP is a collaboration with the Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Training Institute (DA-ATI) while eBizNovation helps turn MSMEs into online merchants in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry, Department of Agriculture, local chambers of commerce, and various e-commerce platforms. PLDT and Smart’s #MSMEmpowered and #FarmSmart Communities program recently won a gold trophy for Innovative Achievement in Corporate Social Responsibility at the 11th Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, which is considered the world’s premier business awards for recognizing innovation in the workplace in all 29 markets of the Asia-Pacific region. “Through our DFP and eBizNovation programs, we hope to be of help to the farmers and MSMEs of Talavera as they forge the path to becoming the premier agro-industrial city in Central Luzon,” said PLDT and Smart Stakeholder Management Head Stephanie V. Orlino.
During the event held at Talavera National High School, Mayor Nerito Santos Jr. said the Farmers Congress was organized to help educate farmers about the programs, tools, and assistance available to them to help boost their livelihood. Vice Mayor Nerivi Santos Martinez, meanwhile, emphasized the importance of adapting to technology to help better address challenges faced by farmers such as calamities and pests among other concerns. PLDT and Smart’s programs to help boost livelihood for farmers and MSMEs reinforce the group’s commitment to help in nation-building. These also support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG) #1: No Poverty and #8: Decent Work and Economic Growth.
* * * *
GoSkateboarding Day To Take Place On June 21, 2024 At Rizal Park
 |
| (Image Source: Manila Standard/Skate Pilipinas) |
Skate Pilipinas, in collaboration with the National Parks Development Committee, is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated GoSkateboarding Day 2024 event, set to take place at the historic Rizal Park in Manila on June 21, 2024. The event promises to celebrate the vibrant skateboarding culture, while showcasing the talents and creativity of Filipino skateboarders. GoSkateboarding Day, recognized globally on the said date, is a day dedicated to the passion and excitement of skateboarding. This year’s event promises an unforgettable experience for participants and spectators alike, blending adrenaline-pumping competitions with community camaraderie.
Over Php100,000 in cash prizes, including a grand prize of a roundtrip ticket to any local destination courtesy of Philippine Airlines, await the winners. “We are excited to host GoSkateboarding Day 2024 at Rizal Park Luneta, a venue steeped in history and cultural significance. This event celebrates skateboarding as a sport and fosters a sense of community and camaraderie among skateboarders and enthusiasts,” said Skate Pilipinas President Carl Sambrano. “We’ve been organizing events for the community, but what makes it more meaningful is that you’d see in full force the heart and passion of the skateboarding community. We at Skate Pilipinas aim for sportsmanship and ultimately friendship,” added Skate Pilipinas Vice President Tong Facundo.
National Parks Development Committee Deputy National Director Jezreel Apelar commented, “Having skateboarding on the grounds of Rizal Park Luneta is monumental and the first time we are doing this in a very historical spot. We are very excited and enthusiastic to host the growing Skateboarding community, and we couldn’t be happier being a part of it." GoSkateboarding Day 2024 is co-presented by the National Parks Development Committee, Tingog Partylist, Bagong Pilipinas, and the Department of Tourism with Jollibee and Philippine Airlines as main sponsors and Manila Standard, Manila Bulletin, WhenInManila.com and SpotPH, among others, as media partners.
* * * *
Operation Blessing Turns Over ‘Community Of Hope’ Common Areas To Tacloban City LGU
 |
| (Image Source: Journal Online/CBN Asia) |
More than a decade after Typhoon Yolanda, survivors continue to build back better as Operation Blessing Foundation Philippines, CBN Asia’s humanitarian arm, officially handed over the Community of Hope (COH) housing project’s common areas to the local government unit during a turnover ceremony held at Tacloban City Hall last May 31, 2024. CBN Asia and Operation Blessing President Peter Kairuz, along with Tacloban City Mayor Alfred Romualdez, graced the turnover ceremony which featured the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding and Deed of Donation for Lot No. 4109 — a parcel of land and a building within the COH resettlement area in Barangay Palanog.
“We warmly welcomed the visit of Operation Blessing President Mr. Peter Kairuz, along with other officials, for the ceremonial signing. Their ‘Community of Hope’ project symbolizes their continued support and collaboration with our local government to provide additional assistance to Taclobanons,” said Mayor Romualdez. Aside from building 100 resilient homes, Operation Blessing has helped most families become self-sustainable by providing livelihood assistance. The organization has also offered free healthcare during various medical missions and partnered with Divine Word Hospital for health checkups. Moreover, deserving students have received scholarships through the Back-to-School program.
The latest turnover marks a significant milestone in Operation Blessing’s exit strategy, ensuring that Community of Hope and its residents will continue to thrive under local governance. Nonetheless, Operation Blessing’s support for Tacloban continues, ready to provide assistance whenever needed. There is much more to be done and many more lives to be changed. Be part of Operation Blessing’s humanitarian efforts in Tacloban and across the nation by visiting operationblessing.ph or contacting 09399215543 or 09189067754.
* * * *
Kapatid, Manood At Manalo! Up To Php1M Worth Of Prizes Up For Grabs In TV5's Newest Promo
 |
| (Image Source: TV5 Network Inc.) |
TV5 makes primetime viewing much more exciting as it gives away over Php1M worth of total prizes in the “Kapatid, Manood at Manalo!” promo which runs on June 10-July 19, 2024. Viewers can easily join by tuning in to TV5’s TodoMax Primetime Singko block every night from 5:30 pm to 10:15 pm and counting the red balls that appear in the upper right corner of the TV screen.
Participants must correctly guess the total number of red balls per night and submit their answer via TV5’s official Facebook Messenger account with their full name, residential address, email address, and mobile number. All correct entries will be entered into a daily raffle with one lucky winner announced during the following day’s primetime commercial breaks. Non-winning daily entries will be eligible for the weekly draw with winners announced every Monday. All non-winning entries from the daily weekly draws will still have a chance to win the grand draw, the winners of which will be revealed the week after the promo ends.
Big cash prizes are at stake including Php5,000 each for daily winners, Php50,000 for weekly winners, and as much as Php500,000 for the grand draw. There will also be lots of lucky winners of Sulit TV boxes from TV5. Watching TV truly and literally becomes a rewarding experience with TV5. So, don’t miss your chance to be the next big winner by counting red balls as you watch your favorite shows on TV5 every night. Make sure you tune in starting June 10 to TV5’s TodoMax Primetime Singko from 5:30 pm to 10:15 pm and start winning amazing prizes!
* * * *
Rising P-Pop Stars ALAMAT And KAIA Make First-Ever Music Collaboration With Mobile Legends Bang Bang For The Song Of The Summer Break “Road To Mythic”
 |
| (Image Source: Orange Magazine TV/Mobile Legends Bang Bang Philippines) |
Rising Philippine Pop groups ALAMAT and KAIA make their first-ever collaboration with the hit mobile multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game Mobile Legends Bang Bang (MLBB) for the song entitled “Road to Mythic". The collaboration brought together up-and-rising six-male idol group ALAMAT, who is now among the most streamed all-male local bands on Spotify, and KAIA, a promising five-female girl group, to create and sing the song of the summer with a cheery dance tune and lyrics. With the track’s catchy lyrics, Road to Mythic motivates students to enjoy the warm yet fun summer break by playing MLBB and reaching their Mythic status in-game. The song also aims to bring together students and promote camaraderie among the community, before they go back to school.
P-Pop and MLBB fans can now listen to Road to Mythic on various streaming platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram, and TikTok. Meanwhile, they can take part in the Road to Mythic Tayo Dance Challenge to showcase their prowess for a chance to win prizes. To join, participants can upload a TikTok video of them dancing to the chorus of the tune. Entrants must use the official hashtags#itsmorefuninMLBB and #RoadtoMythicTayo to qualify. Participation in the said challenge runs until June 25, 2024. Participating entries will be judged based on the views (50%), likes (20%), comments (20%), and style (10%) where the top 3 among them will receive 50,000, 10,000, and 2,000 in-game diamonds, respectively.
