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| Nation's Girl Group BINI (top left), Maki (top right), Maymay (bottom left) and Nameless Kids (bottom right) lead Awit Awards 2024 nominations received by ABS-CBN Music. (Image Source: ABS-CBN Corporation) |
ABS-CBN Music has received a total of 31 nominations from the 37th Awit Awards that is set to happen this year. BINI’s “Pantropiko” is nominated for five categories including Song of the Year, Record of the Year, Best Performance by a Group, Best Pop Recording, and Best Engineered Recording while the Nation's Girl Group’s “Karera” single is among the nominees under Best Inspirational Recording and Best Music Video categories. Maki’s viral hit “Saan?” got the prestigious Song of the Year nod as well as a shot to compete in Best Pop Recording. Meanwhile, rising band Nameless Kids is nominated in the Album of the Year category for “Manila In Bloom".
Maymay has a total of four nominations including Best Global Collaboration Recording and Best Remix Recording for “Autodeadma” featuring Wooseok of Pentagon and Best Regional Recording and Best Engineered Recording for “Tsada Mahigugma.” Three up-and-coming Kapamilya singers have also received nods for Best Performance by a New Solo Artist: JEL REY for “hele pono", Misha de Leon for “Damdamin" and Lyka Estrella for “Hawak Mo. “It’s Showtime” kids Imogen, Kulot, and Lucas are nominated for Best Recording by a Child or for Children for their individual music releases: “Mini Miss U", Clap Clap Clap" and “Learn The 1,2,3", respectively. ABS-CBN’s 2023 Christmas ID theme song, “Pasko Ang Pinakamagandang Kwento", is also part of the list of Best Christmas Recording nominees.
Other nominees from ABS-CBN Music are Jamie Rivera, Jed Madela, Francine Diaz, and KD Estrada for “Faith, Hope, And Love” (Best Inspirational Recording) and Troy Laureta, Sheryn Regis, and Wendy Moten for “Come In Out Of The Rain” (Best Global Collaboration Recording). Troy’s “Kay Ganda Ng Ating Musika” is likewise nominated for Best Musical Arrangement along with the “Dirty Linen” theme song arranged by Rommel and Idonnah Villarico. BGYO’s Akira and JL’s “Be Mine” song for “Senior High” is nominated for Best Original Soundtrack Recording. Kim Chiu’s “Ms. Ukay” earns a nod for Best Novelty Recording while Darren’s “Bibitaw Na” is nominated for Best Engineered Recording. P-pop group 1621BC is nominated for “Laruan” (Best Performance by a Group) while Yosha Honasan is hailed for “Karakaraka” (Best Jazz Recording). Ben&Ben and Belle Mariano’s “Autumn” has earned a nod for the Best Remix category.
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MVP Rewards Filipino Olympic Medalists At Paris 2024, Vows Support For Los Angeles 2028
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| Two-time Olympic gold medalist and Filipino gymnastics pride Carlos Yulo with PLDT and Smart Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan (Image Source: BusinessWorld Online/Smart Communications Inc.) |
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| PLDT and Smart Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan (fifth from left) with Filipino Paris 2024 Olympic medalists Carlos Yulo, Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas and their respective coaches (Image Source: BusinessWorld Online/Smart Communications Inc.) |
PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) have given Filipino Olympians Carlos Yulo, Nesthy Petecio, Aira Villegas, and their respective coaches and staff a total of Php21M as reward for earning the Philippines its biggest number of medals at the recently concluded Paris 2024 Olympic Games. “The glory and pride that Carlos, Nesthy, and Aira brought to our country with the medals they’ve won in Paris through their training, grit and effort are priceless indeed. We are very proud of them, and we hope to see them compete once again in Los Angeles in 2028 ― which we will continue to support fully,” said PLDT and Smart Chairman and CEO Manuel V. Pangilinan who is also Chairman Emeritus of the MVP Sports Foundation (MVPSF).
The MVP Group rewarded two-time gold medalist Yulo with Php10M while bronze medalists Petecio and Villegas in her Olympic debut are each taking home Php2M. The Group also gives an additional 50% of these total athletes' rewards to their respective coaches. In Paris 2024, the MVPSF supported 16 out of 22 Olympians through their national sports associations (NSAs). “The MVPSF will continue to support Filipino athletes in their quest for gold in the Olympics. We’ve seen it happen with Hidilyn Diaz in Tokyo 2020 and now, we’ve seen it happen again with Yulo in Paris 2024. We hope that this will inspire more Filipino athletes to strive for their Olympic dreams in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, as well as encourage our partners in both the private and public sectors to continue supporting our young heroes,” said MVPSF President Al S. Panlilio.
Staunch supporters of sports development in the Philippines, PLDT and Smart, together with the MVPSF, have launched many initiatives to help discover, develop, and train Filipino athletes and teams from the grassroots to collegiate, amateur, and professional levels. From basketball to boxing to eSports and many others, the MVPSF and the MVP Group have been investing in and empowering 20 National Sports Agencies, backing hundreds of athletes, and contributing to nation-building through sports development, fueling the Filipino dream of producing more Olympic medals for the Philippines.
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DAZN Announces Global Broadcast Partnership With H20 Racing, Brinx World Downhill Skateboarding Championship
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DAZN, the leading global sports entertainment platform, has officially announced groundbreaking multi-year global broadcast partnerships with H20 Racing and Brinx World Downhill Skateboarding Championship (WDSC) which will see the platform bring its innovative coverage and unrivalled global reach to WDSC, F1H20 World Championship and Aquabike World Championship across over 200 countries worldwide, sitting alongside an extensive portfolio of other action sport content including the X Games, Ironman, E1 Series, eSports World Cup and more – all of which is available for DAZN registered users to watch for free.
Beginning with the UIM F1H2O Grand Prix of Shanghai China and UIM ABP Aquabike Grand Prix of Lake Toba Indonesia, DAZN will offer fans unparalleled access to all the thrilling action of both championships. This includes live broadcasts of every race, the highlights, promo and event clip and all the other contents that will enhance the viewing experience for audiences worldwide. On the other hand, featuring the best action from both Downhill Skateboarding and Street Luge, DAZN's live coverage of WDSC will commence in time for the next event in the 2024 international series which will take place in Wales on September 5-8 where DAZN will offer fans unparalleled access to all the thrilling action of the championship including live broadcasts of every race as well as highlights and other VOD (video on-demand) content.
These partnerships will see DAZN leverage its industry-leading technology and unrivalled global reach to supercharge audience growth in WDSC and H20 Racing properties as well as to provide fans a one-stop destination to enjoy all action from these unique sporting events. It represents a significant step forward in expanding the global reach and visibility of these exciting sports, bringing them to millions of new fans around the world. DAZN is building the ultimate sports destination, providing fans with a single frictionless platform to access live and on-demand content from the most exciting sports events globally as well as socialize with other users, bet, play games and buy tickets and merchandise. With its industry-leading tech and commitment to delivering high-quality experiences for everyone, everywhere, DAZN is revolutionizing the sports fan experience.
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PLDT, Smart Collaborate With DICT For School-In-A-Bag Program In Island Garden City Of Samal
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PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) have recently partnered with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to incorporate inclusive learning in the agency’s digital inclusion efforts under its Smart Island initiative. PLDT Group, together with DICT, turned over a School-in-a-Bag (SIAB) package to Sta. Cruz National High School in the Island Garden City of Samal in Davao del Norte to help elevate the quality of education, especially in hard-to-reach areas. “This initiative is part of a whole-of-nation approach in closing the digital divide and helping elevate our country’s learning system. We are happy that private sector partners like PLDT and Smart are involved. I believe this monumental collaboration will have a lasting impact in this island,” shared DICT Assistant Secretary for Regional Development Maria Teresa Camba during her keynote speech.
A portable digital classroom, the School-in-a-Bag is designed to provide students and teachers with essential devices and innovative pedagogy for modern-day learning. Each SIAB package includes a laptop, 10 tablets pre-loaded with DepEd curriculum-based learning materials, Smart Bro LTE Pocket Wi-Fi, and expandable storage devices. “The School-in-a-Bag has empowered PLDT and Smart to collaborate with fellow education champions in ensuring that no learner is left behind. The SIAB is a sustainable program that brings positive impact to communities for generations to come,” said PLDT and Smart Assistant Vice President and Head of Stakeholder Management Stephanie V. Orlino. Since its inception, more than 600 SIAB packages have been deployed, benefitting around 7,000 teachers and more than 116,000 students in last-mile schools all over the country.
“We are privileged to have been chosen as the recipient of this School-in-a-Bag. This will significantly enhance the capacity of our learners to develop essential literacy and technological skills that are crucial in today’s world,” said Joann M. Benoya, Principal II of Sta. Cruz National High School. The School-in-a-Bag highlights the PLDT Group’s #NoLearnerLeftBehind advocacy. The program also underscores its commitment to help the Philippines achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (UNSDG) No. 4 – Inclusive Quality Education.
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TFC Premieres "Ano Na, BEV: Best Expressed Views" Hosted By Award-Winning TFC News Reporter Bev Llorente
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| Award-winning TFC News reporter Bev Llorente hosts "Ano Na, BEV: Best Expressed Views" airing every weekend on The Filipino Channel (TFC) and iWantTFC (Image Source: ABS-CBN Corporation) |
One of summer's most exciting programs premiering on The Filipino Channel (TFC), especially for followers of TFC News, was the recently debuted talk show "Ano Na, BEV: Best Expressed Views" (which is also a play in Tagalog to mean "What's up, Bev?") hosted by acclaimed and award-winning TV journalist Beverly "Bev" Llorente who is a regular reporter on TFC News which is aired within TV Patrol globally. "Ano Na, BEV" promises to bring "thought-provoking conversations" coming from a wide range of fascinating and interesting people, whether non-celebrities or current newsmakers.
Llorente is already an iconic figure among Filipino American journalists. Based in Las Vegas, the Entertainment Capital of the World and America's Playground, she is known for her knack of nabbing exclusives with perfect timing: from a breakfast interview with Manny Pacquiao at the legendary boxer's penthouse hotel suite before a world championship fight to the only interview granted exclusively to a Filipino journalist by then 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton during a campaign sortie in Las Vegas. Llorente's ability to navigate and break down what could be tough conversations to relevant and meaningful talking points that are understandable to her audience is a primary reason why she occupies a premier spot in Fil-Am journalism. Llorente's interview questions for her guests could accelerate from mild to serious to spicy, but her easy, affable and charming personality always makes her guests comfortable in fielding her questions.
"As an interviewer, you always respect the fact that your busy guests took the time to go to the studio and sit down with you because they have something to express or a story to tell. At the same time, you have listeners and viewers who also took the time to watch and listen. You want to make sure you don't waste anyone's time. So, the job of 'Ano Na, BEV?' is to find guests and stories that resonate meaningfully with viewers in a way that entertain, inspire, encourage and motivate them in their lives. You have to make each episode count," said Llorente. So, whether personal, behind-the-scenes, exclusives or in-depth, "Ano Na BEV?" delivers the goods that make for must-see TV on weekends. Catch the show globally on TFC cable and satellite, TFC IPTV On Demand and iWantTFC every Saturday at 10:30 am (Hong Kong/Singapore) in Asia Pacific, 12:30 pm in Guam and 5:15 pm (Saudi/London) in Europe, Middle East and Africa and Sunday at 3:50 pm Pacific in North and Latin America. For more information, visit https://mytfc.com/.
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Marie Lozano Is The Face Of Bilyonaryo News Channel's Lifestyle Content Portfolio
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| Marie Lozano hosts Bilyonaryo News Channel's inaugural lifestyle program "Lifestyle Lab" (Image Source: Malaya Business Insight/Bilyonaryo News Channel) |
Broadcast sweetheart Marie Lozano leads the lifestyle content portfolio of Bilyonaryo News Channel with the channel's inaugural lifestyle program "Lifestyle Lab" which aims to delve deeper into topics about health and wellness, beauty, and fashion in the signature Bilyonaryo style of reporting. The documentary-style show also doubles as a digital program that will be uploaded to the digital space.
From beauty and cosmetic product reviews, aesthetic treatment, and pharmaceutical therapies, to experimental fashion, grooming tips, and beyond, the “Lifestyle Lab” breaks through the surface with hands-on experience and expert interviews – all in the name of experimentation and finding the best in the industry. The “Lifestyle Lab” also takes viewers into various adventures featuring the hottest and most talked about treatments and products that cater to the discerning market of life and style curators. Mixing investigative journalism with the glamour of lifestyle programming, aspirational star Lozano brings finesse to the channel’s loaded lineup.
New episodes air every Saturday at 10:00 am with repeats at 8:00 p.m that are replayed on Sundays at the same time slots and on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 5:00 pm. Tune in to the Bilyonaryo News Channel — set to make a wider nationwide television broadcast starting September 9 — over free-to-watch television channel BEAM TV 31 through digital TV boxes in Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Baguio, Zamboanga, and Naga and leading cable TV provider Cignal on channel 24.
