PascualLab’s Agriceutical Subsidiary LEONIE AGRI CORP. Opens Its Doors to the International Market

Leonie Agri Corp. (LAC), a subsidiary of one of the top pharmaceutical companies in the Philippines PascualLab, takes a step into the international market via the Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau (ERDB) - Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) 2023 ASEAN Conference on Medicinal Forest Trees tour held last September 7, 2023.

Opening the Doors to an International Market

LAC, the first and largest organic-certified farm and plant in the Philippines,¹ recently welcomed 80 delegates of the ERDB from Indonesia, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and Nepal, at its 42-hectare home in Nueva Ecija. As part of their three-day itinerary, the delegates from the business, academe, and public sector, were given the tour of the newly refurbished LAC.

According to ERDB OIC-Assistant Director Forester (For) Conrado B. Marquez: “We have carefully chosen LAC as the ideal location for the conference tour. LAC is a renowned agriceutical company and the tour provided invaluable insights to every individual regarding the importance and utilization of medicinal plants, as well as the various forest tree species. This immersive experience further enhanced the understanding and appreciation of the potential benefits that these natural resources hold for society."

Leonie Agri Corp.

LAC recently renovated its farm and manufacturing plant, to further its parent company’s mission of providing quality health and wellness products and services, with highlight on its combination of organic-based farming methods and produce as well as its pharmaceutical-grade processes and products. Along with its farm and plant improvements comes the widening of its product and service portfolio.

Home of Ascof Lagundi and WellGreens plus C-Lium Fibre

Home of the first Lagundi cough relief in the market, Ascof Lagundi² and the first commercially available Sinta food supplements, WellGreens Sinta, LAC is also home to premium and organic-certified raw materials including Sambong (Blumea Camphor) and Banaba (Lagerstroemia speciosa).

It also mostly manufactures C-Lium Fibre³, the leading psyllium fiber brand in the Philippines while another food supplement, PureGreens Malunggay is in the pipeline.

Government-recognized

LAC, certified by the Department of Agriculture for Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and by the Islamic Da’Wah Council of the Philippines for Halal, produces premium organic raw materials to meet the various toll needs of clients.

Industry-compliant

Also certified by Department of Health’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), LAC offers reliable toll manufacturing services such as:

Sachet filling, Blistering, Dehydration, Milling, Encapsulation, Packaging, Spray drying, Extraction, Essential oil extraction, and Sterilization.

Antonio C. Causing, LAC President and CEO affirms: “We share with DENR, the same passion for sustainability, and their vision of a nation enjoying and sustaining its natural resources and a clean and healthy environment. LAC for one, adheres to these sustainable practices and quality standards.”

Originally servicing clients in Southeast Asia, LAC is gearing up to explore more markets in Asia and the rest of the world in the coming years.

Corporate Social Responsibility

While LAC’s vision remains aligned with its parent company PascualLab’s vision for Strong, Healthy Families and its focus on market expansion, the Filipino-owned agriceutical firm continues to draw from its core – a passion for CSR. LAC is a socially responsible organization that employs sustainable methods. It also supports community development and the livelihood of local farmers. It partners with the local communities not only of Nueva Ecija, but also of Aurora and Bulacan in Luzon, Philippines to train farmers with the processes and standards of organic farming, providing them opportunities to improve the quality and increase the quantities of their crops, through earth-friendly methods, while earning a sustainable living as agripreneurs.

Beyond this, LAC reaches out to sectors in need and survivors of natural calamities.

Leonie Agri Corporation – continuously evolving to provide purposeful health solutions to its current and emerging markets.

For more information, visit http://www.leonieagricorp.com/

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Khimo Shares "Happy Ending" Story

“Idol Philippines” season 2 winner KHIMO has released his latest R&B/ soul single “Happy Ending” inspired by a long-distance relationship he previously had.

“Our love story started because we both knew a couple that were in an LDR and they were on the verge of breaking up. The guy was my friend, the girl was hers,” he narrated. “We started speaking because of the other couple and their issues. That discussion turned into a conversation, and that conversation turned into our love story.”

The Kapamilya singer said they ended up together in spite of their own LDR situation.

“Our couple friend broke up, but we promised each other we wouldn’t be like them even though we were apart. In the end, we got together that’s why the song is called ‘Happy Ending.’”

KHIMO composed the Taglish single with the help of ABS-CBN Music creative director Jonathan Manalo who also produced the song, Jeremy Glinoga, and Star Pop label head Rox Santos.

“Happy Ending” follows KHIMO’s debut single “Nasunog” released last July. The two singles will be part of his upcoming album to to released under Star Music.

Check out KHIMO’s “Happy Ending,” now streaming on various platforms. It is slated to be part of Jace’s upcoming album. For more details, follow Star Music on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube.

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“PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie” Breaks Guinness World Records Title for Most Dogs Attending a Film Screening

Two paws up for PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie breaking the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS official title for Most Dogs Attending a Film Screening in honor of its release, only in theaters October 11, 2023.

Watch the Sizzle Reel from the Event: https://youtu.be/4ZoYQX85wo4

Families and their furry friends came together to break the record for “Most Dogs Attending A Film Screening,” with 219 dogs watching a special early screening of PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie at Autry Museum in Griffith Park. The “paw-dience” included pups of all shapes and sizes, like tiny breeds, big breeds, and lovable mutts. An official adjudicator from GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS, Michael Empric, was on hand to present the official certificate, recognizing the record-setting audience and overtaking the previous record set in October 2022 with 199 dogs. “I was so excited to adjudicate this Guinness World Records attempt for most dogs attending a film screening. It’s not every day I get to enjoy an ‘Officially Amazing’ time at the movies with hundreds of furry friends. I’d like to congratulate Paramount Pictures & PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie for their ‘paw-some’ new record title!”

“We are thrilled to have worked with the team at Paramount Pictures to break the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS for most dogs at a film screening,” said Brittany Thorn, Executive Director, Best Friends Animal Society in Los Angeles. “I hope people reading about this milestone will be inspired to get out and adopt.”

Watch the pups get their powers in this clip: https://youtu.be/kZakl-DLmfo

Don’t miss the Mighty Pups in PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie, in Philippine cinemas starting October 11.

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From Miss Universe to International Author, Pia Wurtzbach Jauncey Launches “Queen of the Universe" Novel

Actress-beauty queen-advocate Pia Wurtzbach Jauncey officially launched her book “Queen of the Universe" at the Manila International Book Fair held at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.

The novel is drawn from the Miss Universe 2015’s real-life experiences as a beauty queen and beyond, set against the rich backdrop of Manila's glittering urban life. It centers on a fictional character named Cleo who has to face unexpected twists and turns and endure challenges to her identity and integrity amidst the dizzying world of beauty pageants.

“Cleo is loosely based on my life story but as you go through the chapters you will see that she goes through her own journey so it’s not me. Medyo magkaiba kami ng path na pupuntahan. I’ll leave that up to you guys to discover when you read the book,” Pia said.

"Queen of the Universe" is one of a handful of books by a Filipino author to launch internationally. Aside from the Philippines, the book is now in Singapore and will be available in the US, Australia, Canada, UAE, and the UK later this year. Its e-book version will be available worldwide starting November 7.

“Queen of the Universe” is published by Tuttle Publishing, one of the oldest American publishers in operation and the world’s largest publisher of books about Asia.

For this project, Pia is represented by her literary agent ABS-CBN Books, best known as the publisher of titles from bestselling authors such as Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago, Charo Santos-Concio, Vice Ganda, Alex Gonzaga, and Binibining Mia. “Queen of the Universe” is ABS-CBN Books’ first international deal.

Grab a copy of the “Queen of the Universe” at National Bookstore and Fully Booked branches in the Philippines and at Kinokuniya and Times Bookstores in Singapore. US-based readers may already pre-order a copy on amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com.

For more details, like ABS-CBN Books on Facebook at www.facebook.com/abscbnbooks and follow it on Instagram @abscbnbooks.

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Korean BL Series “Semantic Error,” “Our Dating Sim,” and “Love Mate” To Stream for Free on iWANTTFC

Three of South Korea’s hit boys’ love (BL) series are making their way to iWantTFC where viewers in the Philippines and select countries can stream “Semantic Error,” “Our Dating Sim,” and “Love Mate” for free.

Campus-youth romance “Semantic Error” will be available on the streaming platform in its Filipino-dubbed version beginning September 27 (Wednesday), with a new episode dropping every Wednesday.

The eight-episode series revolves around Chu Sang Woo (Park Jae-chan), a serious law-abiding computer science student and Jang Jae Young (Park Seo-ham), the senior campus heartthrob who has it all. The two are tasked to work together on a final presentation to earn their college degree, but Chu Sang Woo is left to accomplish it all on his own and thus decides to remove the name of Jang Jae Young and his freeloader friends, putting Jang Jae Young’s dream to study abroad in great jeopardy.

What happens when two polar opposites are forced to work together? Will Chu Sang Woo be able to debug Jang Jae Young when a strange attraction develops between them?

Viewers can also look forward to an overload of ‘kilig’ in the Tagalized versions of workplace romance BL series that are streaming soon on iWantTFC. Catch “Our Dating Sim,” where Lee Jong-hyuk and Lee Seung-gyu star as school friends that reunite years later for work, and “Love Mate” where Cho Han Gyeol and Cho Hyun Min star in a series about a new hire that instantly falls in love with his boss.

Stream “Semantic Error” for free this September 27 in the Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Brunei, Myanmar, Laos, and Cambodia on the iWantTFC app (iOS and Android) and website (iwanttfc.com). The series is also available to standard and premium subscribers worldwide. In other select countries, watch iWantTFC on a larger screen with select devices, including VEWD, ROKU, and Amazon Fire streaming devices, Android TV, select Samsung Smart TV models, Telstra TV (in Australia), and VIDAA. Visit https://bit.ly/iWantTFC_TVDevices for a complete list of compatible devices, sign-in instructions, and account activation.

For updates, follow www.facebook.com/iWantTFC and @iwanttfc on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, and subscribe to www.youtube.com/iWantTFC. For inquiries and concerns about the service, users can also send an e-mail to support@iwanttfc.com.

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Look: Thousands of Cebuanos Flock to See Kathryn Bernardo, Dolly De Leon, and Cast of “A Very Good Girl”

Thousands of Cebuano fans showed their love for the stars of “A Very Good Girl,” led by Kathryn Bernardo and Dolly De Leon, last Sunday (September 17), ahead of the movie’s premiere in SM Megamall on September 26 and release in Philippine cinemas on September 27.

Asia’s Superstar Kathryn wowed the energetic crowd with her performances of “Levitating,” “Made You Look,” “About Damn Time,” and “Shut Up and Dance,” while Chie Filomeno and Jake Ejercito also gave entertaining song and dance numbers.

The cast also led the advance ticket sales for “A Very Good Girl” in the SM City Seaside Cebu cinemas.

Meanwhile, it was announced that “A Very Good Girl” will have its US premiere, with the stars in attendance, on October 6. The film will also be screened in Canada and Guam.

“A Very Good Girl” follows the story of Philomena Angeles (Kathryn) who seeks to destroy fellow socialite and business tycoon Mother Molly Suzara (Dolly) and penetrates her way into the latter’s glamorous yet shady secret life.

Kathryn and Dolly are joined in the film by Chie Filomeno, Jake Ejercito, Gillian Vicencio, Kaori Oinuma, Ana Abad Santos, Nour Hooshmand, Donna Cariaga, Althea Ruedas, Nathania Guerrero, and Angel Aquino.

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DonBelle Teases Fans with Tweeted Posts of New Campaign

Over the weekend, netizens went abuzz on social media after seeing the Tweets of ‘new generation phenomenal love team’ Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano.

Donny tweeted a photo of an unidentified female on X with this caption: "I value this the most." The next day, Belle posted, "Sulitin natin 'to," with a photo of a guy fans believe to be Donny. Both posts ended with a green heart emoji.

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https://twitter.com/donnypangilinan/status/1703045452445438225

Belle Mariano Tweet: “Sulitin natin ‘to”

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The reception was instantly overwhelming and positive as #DonBelleSulitComeback trended on the "X" platform, with fans eagerly speculating on whether this was a teaser for an upcoming project with mobile services provider, Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart). X platform users felt very much “kilig” over the captions and shared photos:

Netizen 1 Tweet: “… wala na talo nanaman ako”

https://twitter.com/stellairedb/status/1703060688137294000

Netizen 2 Tweet: “Grabe namang titig yan Donato buti di natunaw si Tink…”

https://twitter.com/DbJhen2/status/1703213697030926598

Netizen 3 Tweet: “hindi lang ‘i value this the most’ but ‘i VALUE this the most’ omg what is this behavior mr. donny pangilinan?????”

https://twitter.com/belindoll/status/1703057938942955721

It can be recalled that, 'DonBelle' fans were treated to an abundance of kilig when Smart Prepaid unveiled a swoon worthy campaign featuring Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano, making Valentine's Day come early for their dedicated fanbase.

What could these posts mean? Join the conversation online using the hashtag #DonBelleSulitComeback and make sure to follow Smart on Instagram and Facebook to stay updated on any announcement.

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A Content Studio for Less Than P15K: Here’s How to Create Your Own Story with INFINIX ZERO 30 5G

The social media age has created a generation that’s able to create all kinds of content on the go. Smartphones today have become portable all-in-one studios where they can curate and edit videos and photos for their feeds. Aspiring creators can achieve this with the new Infinix ZERO 30 5G.

Here’s how they can fully maximize this vlogging phone’s capabilities:

Shoot with ease

True to its tagline “Create Your Own Story,” the Infinix ZERO 30 5G’s main feature is an impressive 4K 60fps Ultra Clear Front Vlog Camera that can film high-quality cinematic videos and snap HD selfies to showcase memorable moments with ease.

The smartphone also has a Triple Rear Camera system with a 108MP OIS Ultra-Clear Camera to give users different angles and perspectives. To add more depth to their shots, they can utilize the 21:9 Filter and Movie Filter.

An editor you can take anywhere

Whether one is checking out a new spot nearby or traveling overseas, Infinix ZERO 30 5G allows users to preserve their memories with a creative vlog or photo slideshow. Powered by the 5G Powerful MediaTek Dimensity 8020 processor with up to 21GB Massive Extended RAM, users can seamlessly edit their clips without any trouble. Plus, its spacious 3D Curved AMOLED Display with Eye-care Mode lets them see every detail in full clarity without straining their eyes.

With its 5000mAh Long Lasting Battery with 68W Super Charge, this vlogging phone can last for hours to ensure that it’s always on, so users won’t miss anything exciting from their adventures.

Best value for content creation

Aspiring creators don’t always need expensive equipment to capture their own story. Sometimes all it takes is a reliable vlogging phone. The Infinix ZERO 30 5G is said to retail for under P15K, the best value for creators looking for an on-the-go content studio.

Infinix will officially reveal the local retail price of the ZERO 30 5G on September 26, 2023. Infinix fans can avail of discounts and freebies on its first day of selling via official Infinix online and offline stores.

For more information and updates, visit Infinix PH’s official website, Facebook page, and TikTok, where fans can check out the Infinix ZERO 30 5G live stream.

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AIR SUPPLY Returns to the Philippines, Set to Rock Sta. Rosa, Laguna on December 15, 2023

Let's make our night better and witness the live performance of the iconic Australian soft rock duo "Air Supply", on December 15, 2023, at the Santa Rosa Sports Coliseum, Sta. Rosa, Laguna, for their "The Lost in Love Experience 2023" concert tour.

Air Supply started their career in 1975, after members Graham Russell (vocals, guitars) and Russell Hitchcock (vocals) met on the first day of rehearsals for the musical Jesus Christ Superstar in Sydney, Australia. Soon after the musical play ended in October 1976, Rod Stewart invited Air Supply to open for him on his Australian and North American tours. This is where their humble musical journey began. From then on, they had a succession of hits worldwide, including eight TOP5 hits on the US Billboard Hot 100: "Lost in Love" (1979), "All Out of Love" (1980), "Every Woman in the World" (1980), "The One That You Love" (1981), "Here I Am" (1981), "Sweet Dreams" (1982), "Even the Night Are Better" (1982), and "Making Love Out of Nothing at All" (1983).

In July 2005, their live DVD "It Was Thirty Years Ago Today" celebrated 30 years of recording and touring and, in the same month, smashed the attendance record by performing in Havana, Cuba, to 175,000 fans. In October 2012, Air Supply was honored by Gray Line’s Ride of Fame. They were inducted into the Australian Recording Industry Association's Hall of Fame on December 1, 2013, at the Annual ARIA Awards. On December 2, 2014, Evolution Music Group released Air Supply’s first high-definition concert film, Air Supply: Live in Hong Kong, on their Evosound label.

In 2020, Air Supply was listed at number 48 on Rolling Stone Australia’s list of the 50 Greatest Australian Artists of All Time. And, in January 2020, the Australian newspaper Herald Sun proclaimed Air Supply in the Top 5 of "Greatest Aussie Bands" of all time in the company of AC/DC, The Bee Gees, and INXS.

This will be their second time at the same venue which is anticipated to sell out just like the first time in 2018. Both concerts produced by Ovation Productions. Tap Go TV and Blast TV are the official media partners. Tickets are available starting Monday, September 25, 2023, at smtickets.com and priced at 5500/4500/3500/2500/1500 plus ticketing fees.

For more details and updates about the concert please check the official website and Facebook Page of Ovation Productions at https://ovationproductionsmanila.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/ovationproductions/

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airasia Digital Announces Next MOVE, Unveiling New Era of Travel Innovation

In a strategic move to emphasise its commitment towards travel, the digital arm of Capital A, airasia Digital announces its transformation into MOVE Digital (MOVE). This rebranding marks an exciting chapter in its next phase of growth through both its businesses, airasia Superapp and BigPay.

MOVE’s travel platform business, airasia Superapp will also undergo a brand refresh and change its name to ‘airasia move’ in the near future as part of the ongoing transformation.

The visionary co-founder of AirAsia and CEO of Capital A, Tony Fernandes will assume the role of Executive Chairman of MOVE. He will play a pivotal role in driving the close collaboration between both airasia Superapp (now airasia move) and BigPay to unlock the true potential and synergy of these digital businesses.

Tony Fernandes, Executive Chairman of MOVE said, “The name MOVE signifies us better as the digital arm of Capital A, and reiterates our commitment to move people, ideas and innovation forward within the travel space. Imagine seamless access to travel and financial services on one single platform, with integrated financial features such as balance display, top-up and payments from BigPay and further strengthening the value proposition of airasia move as the travel app of choice. My role as the Executive Chairman of MOVE will be to enhance synergy between both businesses. With this change, the market can expect an enriching user experience aside from more integration of BigPay features within the airasia Superapp (now airasia move) very soon.”

In this new era of travel innovation for MOVE, we are happy to welcome Nadia Omer into the organisation as the new Chief Executive Officer of airasia move effective 26 October. Her key priority will be to further drive airasia move’s vision as a low-cost travel platform with high conversion, while closely collaborating with BigPay, led by Zubin Rada Krishnan. Mohamad Hafidz, who is currently the acting CEO will continue leading the business in the interim and I would like to thank him for his contributions throughout the past few months.”

The airasia Superapp, or what will be called airasia move soon, has swiftly become a one-stop travel platform offering value and convenience through seamless end-to-end booking experiences within the past two years, while BigPay has established itself as an innovative fintech provider enabling Southeast Asians to improve their lives through better financial management.

Both of Capital A’s digital businesses have been making significant strides, with airasia Superapp (now airasia move) reaching its highest recorded MAU (monthly active users) of 15 million at the end of the second quarter, while BigPay saw its carded users grow by 16% YoY for the same period.

MOVE Digital Sdn Bhd (formerly known as airasia Digital Sdn Bhd) is the digital arm of Capital A Berhad, and encompasses two transformative businesses: airasia Superapp (now airasia move) and BigPay. MOVE is dedicated to revolutionising the travel and financial services sectors by offering innovative, user-centric solutions at the best value.

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