New Dating Game Show “MYX and Match” Premieres on MYX this April 9

With many things going digital this pandemic, MYX channel is launching a fun and fresh take on blind dates for the socially-savvy generation via "MYX and Match," a virtual dating game show premiering this Friday (April 9) at 8 pm on cable TV.

"'MYX and Match' is a show to spread and bring love to the world," said game host Dora. "We are progressive, we want to be inclusive, and we want to be forward. This show is for every gender and gender expression."

VJ Ai dela Cruz took the hot seat on its pilot episode, which was livestreamed on kumu, to find her ideal match among three hidden searchees via compatibility games: "Yay Or Nay" that reveals fun facts about Ai; "Seen-O" that gives a sneak peek on the contestants' features; and "Spit or Swallow" that helps identify if their food preferences are alike or not.

Ai, who was looking for an honest man and a good conversationalist, chose Spartan Guy or Jake Seneres as the winning searchee—an events host, commercial model, and daily kumu streamer.

"I think I based my decision on who I want to get to know more," Ai said. "Feeling ko talaga ang pinaka-compatible with my personality is Jake."

"Honestly I feel great. Nothing was forced. All my answers were sincere and I didn't research anything. I'm surprised ako ang napili," Jake revealed during his virtual, getting-to-know date with Ai, which happened immediately after the game.

Catch the first episode of "MYX and Match" this Friday (April 9), 8 pm on MYX, available on SKYcable channel 23 and GSAT channel 35.

Don't miss the latest happenings in "MYX and Match," Fridays at 7 pm on kumu @myxph. For more details, follow MYX Philippines on Facebook (www.facebook.com/MYX.Philippines), Twitter (@MYXphilippines), and Instagram (@myxph).

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Trailer: Angelina Jolie’s Thriller Movie “Those Who Wish Me Dead”

See Angelina Jolie, Nicholas Hoult, Jon Bernthal, Finn Little & Tyler Perry in the first trailer of "Those Who Wish Me Dead" which has just been released by Warner Bros. Pictures.

Check it out below and watch "Those Who Wish Me Dead" in Philippine cinemas this 2021.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/aYhFS0JfOaA

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warnerbrosphils/posts/4345524168810424


About "Those Who Wish Me Dead"

From New Line Cinema comes the thriller "Those Who Wish Me Dead," starring Angelina Jolie and directed by Taylor Sheridan.

Oscar winner Jolie ("Girl, Interrupted," the "Maleficent" films) stars as Hannah, a smoke jumper still reeling from the loss of three lives she failed to save from a fire when she comes across a traumatized 12-year-old boy with nowhere else to turn.

The film also stars Nicholas Hoult (the "X-Men" films), Finn Little ("Reckoning"), Aiden Gillen ("Game of Thrones," "Peaky Blinders"), Medina Senghore ("Happy!"), Tyler Perry ("Vice," "Gone Girl"), Jake Weber ("Midway," "Homeland"), and Jon Bernthal ("Ford v Ferrari," "Wind River").

Oscar nominee Sheridan ("Hell or High Water," "Wind River") directed from a screenplay by Michael Koryta and Charles Leavitt and Sheridan, based on the book by Koryta. Steven Zaillian, Garrett Basch, Aaron L. Gilbert, Kevin Turen and Sheridan produced, with Steven Thibault, Ashley Levinson, Andria Spring, Jason Cloth, Richard McConnell, Kathryn Dean, Michael Friedman, Daria Cercek and Celia Khong executive producing.

The director's behind-the-scenes creative team included his "Wind River" director of photography Ben Richardson, production designer Neil Spisak and costume designer Kari Perkins, and his "Yellowstone" editor Chad Galster and composer Brian Tyler.

New Line Cinema presents a BRON Studios/FILMRIGHTS Production, in Association with Creative Wealth Media, a Film by Taylor Sheridan, "Those Who Wish Me Dead." It will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures.

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B. Braun Avitum Gets ISO 9001:2015 Certification Anew

B. Braun Avitum received the certification after going through the remote audit conducted by third party auditor TUV Rheinland last November 2020 despite the challenges of auditing in a pandemic.

The company's dialysis centers have been ISO 9001-certified since 2004, and continue to be the only free standing dialysis centers in the country that are ISO certified. The renewed ISO certification is valid from 2021 to 2024.

ISO 9001 certification is an international quality control management system granted by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and is widely recognized as a global benchmark for organizations in demonstrating continuous improvement and consistent provision of products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements.

The said certification covers "Dialysis Treatment" which consists of the dialysis company's procedures, protocols, and workflow. The multi-site certification covers B. Braun's 24 centers and the main office. Olongapo, Sta. Rosa, Fairview, Quezon Ave., Guadalupe, Mindoro and the Head Office were audited last November 25, 2020 as sample centers for the multi-site certification.

"The ISO certification of B. Braun's dialysis centers underscores our global standard for patient quality service. Among the key benefits it encompasses are the control of risks by taking appropriate preventive measures, increase motivation of employees, structure for continuous improvement, sustainability through annual audits. It also have external effects like confidence building measure for customers, reduced work for proof of quality, international recognition for effective management system, improved documentation provides better evidence in the events of liability." B. Braun Avitum Quality Manager Fe Judith Santos said.

"With a view to improving the services provided to our patients and better responding to international requirements and criteria on quality and safety, B. Braun Avitum is committed to obtaining certification for the quality of its services and the safety of its patients," Santos added.

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Dua Lipa’s “Studio 2054” to Stream for Free on iWantTFC, MYX, A2Z, and Kapamilya Channel

Filipino fans of Grammy award-winning artist Dua Lipa will get to dance and sing along to the singer's most popular tracks as her virtual concert "Studio 2054" becomes available for free on iWantTFC and MYX on April 14 at 8 PM, and on Kapamilya Channel and A2Z on April 18.

By simply downloading the app and registering online, iWantTFC users in the Philippines can enjoy video-on-demand streaming of the virtual concert, which features songs from "Future Nostalgia," Dua's second studio album that recently won a Grammy award for Best Pop Vocal Album.

Aside from the concert that features special guests Elton John, Kylie Minogue, Miley Cyrus, FKA Twigs, J Balvin, Bad Bunny, Tainy, Angèle, and The Blessed Madonna, fans will also be treated with exclusive behind the scenes footage of Dua's preparation for the show and never-before-seen clips in "The Story Behind the Show" documentary, which will also be available for video-on-demand streaming on iWantTFC starting on April 21 at 8 PM.

MYX, the country's number one music channel, will also air the digital concert on April 14 at 8 PM, with replays on April 18 at 10 PM and April 20 at 3 PM. "The Story Behind The Show," meanwhile, will air on April 21 at 8 PM, with replays on April 25 at 10 PM and April 27 at 3 PM.

Fans can also watch the digital concert and documentary on A2Z and Kapamilya Channel on April 18 at 9:45 PM and 10:45 PM respectively.

Songs featured in the concert include Dua's smash hits "Levitating" and "Don't Start Now," as well as fan-favorites "One Kiss" and "New Rules."

"Studio 2054" received fantastic reviews from American and British media when it first came out in November 2020. Harper's Bazaar commended it for its "star-studded disco-inspired extravaganza," while The Guardian said it is a "celebration of up-close disco joy."

Dua Lipa's "Studio 2054" and "The Story Behind The Show'' will be available for free in the Philippines starting April 14, 8 PM and April 21, 8PM respectively, on the iWantTFC app (iOs and Android) or on iwanttfc.com. Viewers can also enjoy watching the show on a bigger screen through select devices on VEWD, ROKU streaming devices, select Samsung Smart TV models, and Android TV. iWantTFC is also available via chromecast and airplay. For the complete list of compatible devices, sign in instructions, and account activation, visit https://iwanttfc.com/help#tfc-on-smart-tv.

For updates, like www.facebook.com/iWantTFC and follow @iwanttfc on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to www.youtube.com/iWantTFC. For inquiries and concerns about the service, users can also send a message on iWant TFC's Facebook page or e-mail support@iwanttfc.com.

Viewers can also catch it on MYX available on SKYcable channel 23. For more details, follow MYX Philippines on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter (@MYXphilippines), and Instagram (@myxph).

For updates, follow @abscbnpr on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom.

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Joshua Garcia Becomes a Beefy Leading Man for the 100% Langhap-Sarap Jollibee Yumburger

If there is one thing that hasn't changed over time, it's the fact that Filipinos absolutely love their burgers being super beefy and meaty. No other burger comes close to capturing that Pinoy taste than the 100% beefy, langhap-sarap Jollibee Yumburger!
And to drive that point home, Jollibee has launched a new TV commercial for the Yumburger starring brand ambassador and popular celebrity Joshua Garcia! In the new ad, Joshua is seen doing a workout routine and at the end of the exercise, he rewards himself with the 100% beefy goodness of his favorite Yumburger.

"There's really nothing like the Jollibee Yumburger when it comes to beefiness and being delicious! And sakto yung new commercial ko since I've started becoming more active and realized that I need to be fit and healthy especially during this pandemic. And what better way to enjoy yung efforts ko than with my favorite Yumburger! Masarap na, value for money pa kaya solve yung cravings ko," said Joshua.

"We know Filipinos really love the Jollibee Yumburger because of its beefy goodness that you won't find in other burgers out there, and the fact that it's made with 100% real beef. We're always happy to remind them why it's the best way to satisfy their burger cravings, just like Joshua in our new commercial," said Cathleen Capati AVP for Bestsellers.

You can enjoy the 100% beefy langhap-sarap Jollibee Yumburger for only Php 35 solo, or the Cheesy Yumburger for only Php 49 solo. Have these safely delivered to you via the Jollibee Delivery App (bit.ly/JollibeePHApp), JollibeeDelivery.com, #87000, GrabFood and Foodpanda! Also available in Drive-Thru, Take Out and Dine-in.

For more info and updates on Jollibee products, like Jollibee Philippines on Facebook, subscribe to Jollibee Studios on YouTube, and follow @jollibee on Twitter and Instagram.

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World Vision Empowers Children to Change their Future Through “Chosen” Campaign

 

World Vision, an international Christian NGO, has been instrumental in changing children's lives, and their communities, in the Philippines for more than 60 years. Through holistic programs, innovative and child-focused campaigns, and strategic partnerships, thousands of children continue to receive the opportunity to live their lives to the full, most especially as the world goes through a health crisis.

 

Last year, the Chosen™ campaign was launched in various World Vision offices changing lives around the world. Though the pandemic has affected the launch last January 2020, World Vision in the Philippines was still able to have 263 children sponsored.

 

Through World Vision's Chosen™ campaign, children are empowered to contribute in changing their future by giving them the power to choose their sponsors. This new and effective way in child sponsorship is also transforming the lives of the sponsors and supporters.

 

Nikki Gil supports Chosen™ Relaunch

 

Though the pandemic has tremendously impacted individuals, corporations, institutions and even the government, World Vision stays committed to ensuring that the most vulnerable Filipino children are healthy, educated, safe, and protected.

 

This year, as World Vision relaunches Chosen™ with Celebrity Nikki Gil, the organization is hopeful that through this partnership, more individuals with hearts for children will know about the campaign and be willing to sign up to be chosen.

 

"The fact that I got to where I am today is a series of moments of being chosen first and foremost by God. I think that's such a beautiful display of how powerful God's love is for us. There are times in our lives where you are in a situation where you have limited choices in life. For you to be given this to choose who will journey with you to a brighter future, that's such a big deal," shared Nikki Gil.

 

Protecting the most vulnerable children from the coronavirus is World Vision's priority today. With the support of local partners, preventive health measures have always been a vital part of its child sponsorship programs.

 

"When you sign up to be #Chosen, you are empowering kids to take the first step in changing their future. Together with thousands of individual and organizational partners, World Vision welcomes you to this ministry that looks after the welfare of the most vulnerable children. Thank you for being a channel of God's blessing today", said World Vision National Director Rommel Fuerte.

 

To know how you can change a child's life by signing up to be Chosen™, you may visit https://www.worldvision.org.ph/chosen/.

 

To know more about World Vision and its other initiatives, you may visit www.worldvision.org.ph or follow World Vision's official social media pages /worldvisionph on Facebook, @worldvisionphl on Instagram, and @worldvisionph on Twitter.

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Globe Continues to Deliver #ExtraCareAtHome Amidst the Recent Covid-19 ECQ Lockdown

In light of the recent decision by IATF to place Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal and Bulacan under another Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) lockdown due to the increasing COVID-19 positive cases, Globe assures its customers that it will continuously deliver service support and #ExtraCareAtHome.

With the extension of ECQ and stricter protocols, we just want to send these reminders and let you know that we are committed to deliver continued service support.

Extra Care when you transact
Safely manage your Globe transactions from home by maximizing any of Globe's digital channels.

With the GlobeOne or Globe At Home apps, Globe customers have quick access and visibility on their data usage, troubleshooting needs, or even customer field service for Globe At Home customers.

Globe At Home technicians are mandated to strictly practice safety protocols especially during in-location services. From taking mandatory medical checks before they depart to observing 2-meter distancing from the customer during house calls, Globe At Home prioritizes not only customers' safety, but employees' as well.

Extra Care when you load up and shop
At a time that we need to remain connected the most, the Globe online store is easily accessible for customers to purchase their connectivity essentials.

The convenient online one-stop shop allows customers to conveniently add to cart and check out not just Globe prepaid products, but other 'new normal' essentials so they can work or study from home at ease: https://shop.globe.com.ph/

Apart from the GCash app, Globe prepaid subscribers can replenish their load from any of the following apps: GlobeOne, or Globe At Home apps: Shopee, Lazada, Grab, Coins.PH, Puregold Mobile App, Telepreneur, as well as BPI and BDO.

Another option is to approach Globe's offline channels from supermarkets, convenience stores, or remittance centers for their loading needs as long as customers will strictly follow the mandatory guidelines of wearing face masks and face shields, and observing social distancing in public places. Some of these offline partners include RD Pawnshop, Palawan Pawnshop, AlfaMart, 7-Eleven, Ministop, Puregold, SM Supermarkets, and Robinsons Supermarket.

Apart from load, customers may also purchase Globe prepaid products such as Globe At Home prepaid modems or pocket wifis from Globe's official partners: Puregold, SM Supermarkets, Waltermart, Robinsons Supermarket, Shopee, Lazada, and Grab.

For a complete list of Globe's authorized distributors where customers can buy their Globe devices, visit this link: https://www.globe.com.ph/distributors.html

Stay tuned for more announcements and information on Globe's available services through Globe's Facebook page through this link: https://www.facebook.com/globeph

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Star Magic Artists Chill Out in New Online Channel “SeenZone,”Streaming Daily on Kumu

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PascualLab Celebrates 75 Years of Providing Health Solutions for Every Filipino Family via “PascualLove: Care Begins with Family” Campaign

Pascual Laboratories, Inc. (PascualLab), one of the most trusted pharmaceutical companies in the Philippines¹, celebrates 75 years in the industry by highlighting the value of care that comes from the family via its campaign "PascualLove: Care begins with family".

Built on a love for fellowmen by founders, chemists, and husband and wife team of Isosceles and Leonora Pascual, PascualLab started as a small laboratory inside their home in Tondo, where they developed medicines for war-related diseases during  World War II.

Since then, it has grown to be one of the top Filipino-owned pharmaceutical companies, behind well-loved brands such as Poten-Cee Vitamin C, Vitex negundo L. Lagundi Leaf (ASCOF), C-Lium Fibre, andOraCare Mouthrinse. 

PascualLove: From Our Family To Yours
This 2021, PascualLab reaffirms its commitment to making health easier for every Filipino family through the campaign "PascualLove: Care begins with family". From the care that emanates from the family, the campaign speaks of love of different kinds. 

Passion for Innovation
Believing that at the heart of its business is love for family, PascualLab continues to purposefully innovate on tested formulas, to deliver more family-friendly, high-quality health and wellness products to Filipino communities. To ensure this, industry regulations and plant guidelines are strictly followed at every stage, from formulation to manufacturing.  PascualLab also takes pride in attaining its ISO:9001:2015 certification, which assures its customers that it adheres to the highest international quality standards in its pursuit of continuous process improvements.

Because of this commitment, PascualLab has always made it a point to be at the forefront of life-oriented health solutions through its products such as 
Poten-Cee, Ascof, C-Lium, and OraCare.

Poten-Cee, is the company's homegrown Vitamin C brand that has, since its introduction into the market over 40 years ago, evolved into a multi-variant brand that caters not just to various age groups, but to differences in consumers' Vitamin C needs as well. Ascof Lagundi is currently the no. 1 Lagundi cough formulation ¹ in the market, aside from being the pioneer natural cough remedy², during a time when synthetic cough preparations dominated the market.C-Lium Fibre banners the company's natural offerings, and currently offers new and exciting flavors to further entice new consumers to adopt a healthy lifestyle and take their fiber.  And then there isOraCare, a mouthrinse with the breakthrough technology Stabilized Chlorine Dioxide that effectively kills bad bacteria through its oxidizing action,³ all without the alcohol and sting that are present in other preparations. 

This year, PascualLab is also launching more variants for its flagship products as well as new brands such as WellGreens Organics – a line of premium organic food supplements with variants such as Ampalaya, Ginger, Lagundi-Oregano, and Malunggay-Mangoosteen ; andProBio7 Kids, a probiotic food supplement for children in grape-flavored powder form.

And as part of the company's 75th anniversary, these and more PascualLab brands are offering special discounts in major outlets nationwide, and via its official flagship stores online.

Love for Life
Beyond fulfilling its life mission, PascualLab also pays it forward by choosing to work with partners who share the company's values.   

Under its corporate social responsibility program SEED (Sowing to Empower, Educate and Develop), PascualLab and over 140 employees recently joined hands with international charitable institution World Vision to sponsor in Malabon about 75 children - a number that's symbolic of PascualLab's years in the industry.

Recently, PascualLab also joined hands withrenowned health guru, and philanthropist Dr. Willie Ong to reach out to more Filipinos by making vitamins and other healthy products more available to underprivileged communities. 

Committed to the Filipino communities it serves, PascualLab has actively sought out frontliners battling this COVID-19 pandemic and families that have been affected by the calamities in the past years including the unprecedented Typhoon Ondoy, Taal Volcano eruption, and most recently Typhoons Rolly, and Ulysses to provide much-needed immunity boosters among other health and 
wellness products.

PascualLove Live
Aside from kicking off its milestone celebration with CSR projects, PascualLab is also doing a series of online concerts to create a more celebratory anniversary feel, and to thank its stakeholders – both partners and consumers – for their support.  The concert series started off with sponsorship of the KilaboTitos aka OPM King Ogie Alcasid and MuscIAN Ian Veneracion on March 26 via ktext.ph This will be followed by a collaborative digital concert between PascualLab and no. 1 YouTube FM Station Wish 107.5, "PascualLove: From our Family to Yours" featuring the iconicRivermaya and the fast-rising Music Hero on April 23. 

The highlight of PascualLab's 75^th anniversary is an FB Live concert featuring one of the biggest names in the music and radio industries, and special appearances from personalities who played special roles in the company's history. During the event, PascualLab will also be launching its anniversary theme "Walang Kasing Galing", a tribute to family love — that continues to be the core and driving force of this company.

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"Wedding Day," a Mother and Daughter Love Story Wins Natucair #DealWithTheSmell Viral Video Competition

A beautiful story of the enduring love shared between a mother and her daughter has claimed the top prize in the Natucair #DealWithTheSmell Viral Video Competition, an event focused on highlighting the creativity and vision of Filipino filmmakers.

Directed by Rodel Mercado, “Wedding Day” is a touching story of a daughter professing her gratitude and love for her mother on a very special wedding day. The film’s themes of the power of family and finding the courage to choose love again allowed it to take home the grand prize of P100,000.

In second place was Michael Ian Medico’s “The Smell That Cares,” a heist thriller with a comedic twist, an entry from Cagayan de Oro, bagged a cash prize of P50,000.

Meanwhile in third place was Rico Roman Kamatoy’s “Sangsang,” a funny ghost story about a group of friends on a road trip to the province, which won P25,000.

Such was the level of talent on display during the competition that event organizers gave out a special citation to Glenn Doroja’s “Evocation.” Doroja’s film tells a somber story of fatherhood, loss, and the power of memory. For his efforts, Doroja bags a P5,000 prize with this special citation.

Meanwhile, the People’s Choice award goes to “MKSA” by Al-jhun Virgo, which takes home P5,000. The People’s Choice award is given to the video that garnered the most views on the official Insight 360 Consultancy Services YouTube channel during the judging period.

These videos were selected from a pool of twenty-three finalists which also included “Amoy ng Pag-ibig” by James Golla, “Ang Kabaliwan ni Val” by Alejandro Ramos, “Ang Tagapag-alaga ng Flower” by Joven Golla II, “Biag ni Lang-ang” by Robert Sagum, “COD” by Ken Leviste, “Dear Kuya” by Lancy Izzy Bautista, “Dear Melody” by Don Ralph Diaz, “Driver” by Harold Jay Silla, “Game On” by John Kenneth Paclibar, and “Home” by Joshua Alivio.

The finalists also included “Kaibigan” by Harold Jay Silla, “Ma” by John Kenneth Paclibar, “Natucair Dreams” by Reynold Cambay, “Pa” by Dexter Paul de Jesus, “Pabaon” by Lanie-Mae Bultic, “Paraiso” by Jose Carlo Gloria, “Tatlumpung Segundo” by Marco Paulo Castro, and “Tonyo’s Secret” by Jay-son Talusan.

All twenty-three videos shortlisted as finalists can now be viewed on YouTube. Shintaro Noda, Regional Marketing Head of Earth Corporation, expressed great excitement over the results of the competition. “All these films show the immense talent that Filipino filmmakers have. Natucair Linen and Fabric Spray is proud to shine a spotlight on these incredible talents and the high quality work that they were able to produce,” says Shintaro. “Congratulations goes out to all the winners as well as all participants who took this opportunity to showcase their creativity through this contest.”

Natucair Linen and Fabric Spray is a premium spray that uses Japanese technology to remove odor-causing bacteria and viruses from fabrics. It kills >99.9% of odor-causing bacteria, germs and viruses including SARS-CoV-2 that causes COVID-19. It comes in three distinct variants - Sparkling Yellow, Pink Blossom, and Relaxing Purple. 

Natucair is available in select supermarkets nationwide, Lazada and Shopee.

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