Buy the URC Nissin’s Limited-Edition UAAP CUPetition Packs and Win a Trip to Japan for 2 for Free

From proudly wearing your school colors to cheering at the top of your lungs, there’s nothing more exciting than to passionately show your support for your university’s team during the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) season. Now, you can also show your school spirit, and even help your university get a P500,000 scholarship fund or score a trip to Japan for two, with Nissin Cup Noodles’ limited-edition UAAP packs.

Nissin Cup Noodles, one of the leading cup noodle brands in the country, released UAAP- themed packaging in time for Season 87. The special packs will be available on Nissin’s 12 mini-cup flavors, which include Seafood, Beef, Bulalo, Batchoy, Chicken, and more. Each packaging features different university match-ups and a vibrant design that takes inspiration from the exciting UAAP basketball games that thousands of fans look forward to. The mini size is perfect for enjoying a quick snack while rooting for your favorite team at home, work, and even on the go.

Plus, the limited-edition mini cups have a special QR code that you can scan for a chance to win a trip to Japan for two or P5,000 GCash credits. You can even help a UAAP university win a P500,000 scholarship fund. All you have to do is to scan the QR code, which you can find on the cup sleeve, look for the unique code at the back of the cup lid, register and enter the code, and vote for your chosen university. Whether you’re a student or an alumnus, this is definitely a fun and unique way to show your unwavering support for your university teams.

The UAAP season is a great time for students and alumni to come together to root for their favorite teams to win the trophy, and also watch out for fresh athletic talents. With Nissin Cup Noodles, you can level up the good vibes as you watch and enjoy various sports activities. So, what are you waiting for? Flaunt your school spirit to the fullest because the “CUPetition” is definitely on. Don’t miss out on the limited-edition Nissin UAAP mini cups, now available in leading supermarkets, groceries and convenience stores.

To learn more about Nissin’s exciting promo, visit https://thenissincupetition.com.ph. You can also follow Nissin’s official Facebook page to get more updates from the brand.

Universal Robina Corporation (URC), a leading Filipino food and beverage company, distributes Nissin, a globally recognized instant noodle brand, in the Philippines. Through a strategic partnership with Nissin Foods Holdings, Co. Ltd., URC has been serving the authentic flavors of Japan to Filipino consumers since 1994.

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Joseph Anthony Montecillo Launches the Book "In the Blood and Other Stories," a Collection of Horror Fiction

Writer Joseph Anthony Montecillo is celebrating the release of his debut collection of short fiction, In the Blood and Other Stories. 

A launch event marking the occasion is set to be held at Palm Tree Abbey, November 24, from 4-7 PM. The launch will include a program with first come, first served limited seating, followed by a book signing open to all attendees. Copies of the book will also be available to purchase at the venue at a discounted rate.

Published by the University of the Philippines Press, the collection collates fourteen of Montecillo’s short stories released over a decade of writing. This is the first time the stories have been collected into a single volume. All the stories had previously been published in anthologies such as the Philippine Speculative Fiction series or magazines such as Philippines Graphic or The Sunday Times Magazine.

Included in the collection are the titular story, “In the Blood,” about a mother trying to keep her sons from following in the steps of their serial killer father. In “Pressure and Release,” the stress of an EDSA traffic jam finally overwhelms an everyday bus driver. In “The Forgotten Bones,” a man who lives in a cemetery has an unexpected experience between the rows of tombs.

“I’ve been fascinated by horror for as long as I can remember,” said Montecillo. “It’s always appealed to me and it’s no shock that my work moved in that direction through the years. I hope that this collection makes for an exciting addition to the long tradition of horror here in the Philippines.”

Joseph Anthony Montecillo made his first professional fiction sale at the age of 12. In the time since, he has published over 20 short stories, many of which feature dark or macabre subject matter. Outside of his writing ventures though, he regularly performs as a stand-up comedian around Metro Manila.

For Montecillo, the connection between the two is natural. “I’m far from the first comedian to work in the horror field,” he said. “Both deal in instant feedback and the goal of leaving an intense and immediate sensation upon the audience. They go hand in hand in a lot of ways, and sometimes that comes across in a few stories in the collection.”

In the Blood and Other Stories is now available for purchase from UP Press’ on campus and online stores, as well as their stores on Shopee and Lazada.

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“Hello, Love, Again” Breaks Into US Box-Office Top 10 with $2.4 Million

“Hello, Love, Again," starring Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards, has made another historic milestone as it debuted at no. 8 in the US box-office, grossing over $2.4 million after it premiered in 248 sites.

ABS-CBN’s Star Cinema and GMA Pictures’ first film collaboration also marked the biggest opening record for a Filipino film as well as the highest theater average over the weekend at $9,700.

“Hello, Love, Again” opened with a domestic box-office gross of P85 million, the highest opening day record for a Filipino film.

Within three days, it earned P245 million, including a single-day record of over P90 million in ticket sales.

The film directed by Cathy Garcia-Sampana is currently showing in 1,000 cinemas worldwide including the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Guam, and Saipan. It will also premiere in Singapore, Malaysia, the Middle East, Cambodia, and Hong Kong this month.

Don’t miss “Hello, Love, Again” showing exclusively in 1,000 cinemas worldwide. For more details, follow Star Cinema on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.

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P1-Million Cash and 5G Smartphones Up for grabs with "TNT Paskong Panalo Raffle Promo"

Value mobile brand TNT is bringing more 'saya' and excitement for KaTropas this Christmas season as it launches its Paskong Panalo Raffle Promo, which gives subscribers a chance to win 5G smartphones and cash prizes of up to Php1 million.

Running from November 17 to December 28, TNT's Paskong Panalo Raffle promo is for all the TNT subscribers nationwide to receive data freebies instantly and earn raffle entries for prizes with every purchase of TNT’s featured promo of the week.

Text "RAFFLE" to 5858 to join

Starting November 15, TNT subscribers can already sign up for the raffle by simply texting "RAFFLE" to 5858 to receive a successful participation notification. By texting this keyword, subscribers agree to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Notice of this promo.

Upon successful registration, customers can start earning and accumulating raffle entries for every purchase of the featured promo of the week starting November 17.

Aside from earning a raffle entry, subscribers registering to the featured promo for the week will also enjoy double data, giving them more ways to connect and spread 'saya' with their katropas this holiday season.

5G smartphones and cash prizes up to Php 1 Million up for grabs

Five (5) lucky TNT subscribers per week will win some of the latest 5G smartphones in weekly prizes, enabling them to enjoy the blazing-fast Smart 5G connectivity in their favorite online activities, such as streaming their favorite holiday movies and series on the go, making crystal-clear video calls to their katropas, and uploading and posting their memorable Christmas moments on social media in real-time.

TNT Paskong Panalo will also pick 5 winners (one winner per region: North and Central Luzon, NCR, South Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao) of cash prizes each week with a final raffle draw where 5 winners will get P1,000,000 each, all enabling lucky subscribers to chase their 'saya' in life and fulfill their dreams - whether it's to start a small business, renovate their home, fund their education, or save up for their future.

"TNT Paskong Panalo is our way of making the Christmas celebrations of our ka-tropas more fun, exciting, and meaningful. This is just one of the many ways we show our appreciation to our subscribers for continuously making TNT the country's biggest mobile brand,” said Lloyd R. Manaloto, Group Head FVP for TNT.

To learn more about TNT Paskong Panalo promo, visit https://tntph.com/paskongpanalo2024 and follow TNT’s official social media pages.

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