Piolo Pascual Joins Bea Alonzo and Heart Evangelista in the Poten-Cee Family

Multi-awarded actor, singer, and health enthusiast Piolo Pascual joins Poten-Cee Vitamin C’s family of A-list brand ambassadors as the latest endorser of Poten-Cee + ZN and Poten-Cee + Zn Advance, the brand’s newest variants.

It is an endorsement that has long been waiting to happen, what with Piolo sharing a surname with the company’s founders and owners. While there is no relation, Pascual and the PascualLab Family share one thing in common – a love for life and passion for health.

Pascual, one of the Philippine entertainment industry’s eminent actors who has become one of the most recognized names since he first entered the industry in 1990, has proven himself a formidable force, giving life into and doing his best in whatever he dabbles in.

A well-known health and badminton enthusiast, Pascual puts a premium on his health, all the more proving that he is the easy choice to endorse Poten-Cee + ZN and Poten-Cee + ZN Advance.

Poten-Cee + ZN and Poten-Cee + ZN Advance are the newest additions to Poten-Cee’s family of adult variants that include Sugar-Coated, Sugar-Free, Forte, Non-Acidic, and Chewable. Poten-Cee + ZN helps augment our body’s defenses through the addition of Zinc, while Poten-Cee + ZN Advance not only contains Zinc but is fortified with Vitamin D3 to further enhance our immune response.

Zinc helps the body take the defensive stance by preventing the entry and multiplication of viruses² while Vitamin D works on the offense, activating the body’s immune system to better attack viral invaders.

Pascual believes that for life to go on in this pandemic, it is critical to both be cautious and forward-thinking. He commented, “We are still in a pandemic and so when it comes to health, we should not let our guard down, but instead, step up. Poten-Cee's newest variants offer that added immunity to shield us further from the viruses while supporting our overall health so that we can carry out our responsibilities and be there for the important people in our lives.”

And just like Pascual, when people think he has already given his all, he seems a step ahead in his game and continues to level it up, especially with his health.

Pascual joins Poten-Cee’s powerhouse endorsers led by multi-awarded actress, brand endorser, and philanthropist Bea Alonzo and just last year, by multi-faceted artist, fashion icon, and philanthropist Heart Evangelista.

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Promate’s e-Commerce Website www.promate.ph Goes Live

Do you ever just hope there’s a one-stop shop for all your tech needs? Skimming through multiple shops online can be both confusing and taxing. The leading electronic brand in the Philippines might have just the solution. Promate just launched their new website, www.promate.ph and it has everything that we need!

“With our goal to break down the barriers between technology and consumers’ day-to- day lives, we are pleased to introduce our new e-commerce website in the Philippines. This is a new platform that aims to provide quality products and service to our shoppers,” said Lea Co, Promate Lifestyle Inc. General Manager.

Let’s break down the things on Promate’s new website that you can actually enjoy!

Great interface

The landing page itself is a breath of fresh air. It’s far different from the usual cluttered online stores we encounter. 

It’s minimalist white and red palette is easy on the eyes and you can navigate it ever so conveniently.

Efficient product catalogue

Isn’t it everyone’s pet peeve when product categories in an online shop are disorganized? With Promate, their catalogue is efficiently arranged. From audio and power needs to cables, peripherals, car, photography, and travel accessories - all is laid down properly.

Multiple payment methods

We can all agree that the deal-breaker when we shop online is the payment method. We all have a preferred mode of payment and on Promate’s website, your options are far from limited. You can pay using your debit or credit card as well as GCash via PayMongo! They also carry Cash on Delivery, but it doesn’t stop there. You can apply for installment payment via TendoPay.

Free delivery and exclusive discounts

If you reside in Metro Manila, Promate will vouch for your delivery fees! And, you wouldn’t have to wait too long because of their fast delivery service. 

On top of this, exclusive discounts and promos will be up for grabs every now and then. Who doesn’t love a big sale?

After sales service

If you’re looking for the cherry on top, all you need to know about Promate’s after sales service is available on the website. You can easily check the details of their 2-year International warranty and return policies.

To get first dibs on what’s new with Promate and promotions, follow Promate Philippines on Facebook and @promatephil on Instagram.

For more information on product availability, you may check Promate’s official online store at www.promate.ph!

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Donny Pangilinan and Jeremiah Lisbo Fight for Belle Mariano's Heart

The rivalry between Deib (Donny Pangilinan) and RJ (Jeremiah Lisbo) becomes even fiercer as they clash at the basketball championship between their schools while trying to win Max’s (Belle Mariano) heart, in the awaited finale of the top trending series “He’s Into Her,” which will stream on iWantTFC this Friday (July 29), and air on Kapamilya Channel and A2Z this Sunday (July 31).

At a chance meeting outside the school, RJ assured Max that he would never leave her again, especially now that not everything is going well with her new family and she continues to entertain the idea of going back to her old peaceful life in the province.

Meanwhile, as Deib found the two together, he now feels even more threatened because the girl he loves is back to being friends with his rival, and despite her reassurance that Deib has already become special to her.

Back at home, Max continues to harbor feelings of guilt and offered to go back to Mindoro as her stepmother Macy (Issa Litton) and stepsister Elle (Melizza Jimenez) have shown no signs of returning soon after leaving when her dad (Richard Quan) insisted that Elle be punished for being secretly involved in the physical attack on Max in school.

As Deib becomes more determined to take the championship back from the Southbay Sharks under RJ's leadership, will he also win Max’s heart? Watch out for “He’s Into Her” on iWantTFC this Friday and on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z and on Kapamilya Online Live via the YouTube channel and Facebook page of ABS-CBN Entertainment this Sunday.

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ABS-CBN News Senior Correspondent Don Tagala Wins at the 2021 New York Press Club Journalism Awards

The New York Press Club recently announced the winners of the 2021 New York Press Club Journalism Awards and ABS-CBN News Senior Correspondent Don Tagala won for Community Coverage.

An enduring tradition in New York media, the annual New York Press Club Awards for Journalism honor excellence by writers, reporters, editors, producers, photographers, and multi-media journalists. Entries this year were judged in 30 categories, including sub-categories for print, broadcast, and the Internet.

Tagala’s multi-media report, “Filipino ‘Superheroes’ at the Frontlines of COVID-19 Wear Scrubs, Not Capes,” was a stirring, yet honest look at how these warriors faced the daily risk of combating the deadly, yet invisible coronavirus at the height of the pandemic last year.

Tagala shares that “covering the Filipino community during the early part of the pandemic was tough because at that time we didn't know a whole lot about the virus, how it’s transmitted, who gets infected, who dies and who lives.”

For many, it seemed that the best way to survive the pandemic was to stay away from the rest of the world and hunker down at home. But as Tagala got to speak with Filipino nurses and other healthcare workers, he realized that “they were putting their own lives on the line, as well as the lives of their family members who live with them.”

He shares that “there were nurses who told me that while many of their non-Filipino coworkers quit their jobs to save themselves and their families, these Filipino nurses even volunteered and believed it was their duty to stay and keep saving more lives even if it meant putting themselves in harm’s way.”

Many of them lost their lives to COVID while saving others. Some lost family members who braved the isolation rooms to resuscitate patients who are code blue. And then there were several survivors who lived to tell their stories. Tagala reveals that it was cathartic for him to hear their stories of struggle and isolation. He states that “some were on the verge of giving up, ready to die, but many fought to stay alive.”

According to Tagala, “community stories like these are sometimes not on the radar of mainstream media, that is why it is important for ethnic media outlets like ABS-CBN News, through TFC News, to carry these stories and bring these stories to a larger audience while doing so.”

ABS-CBN News North America Bureau Chief TJ Manotoc underlines the importance of ethnic media. “It’s a great honor for the team to be seen alongside such big names in journalism. As we are part of a small but significant group of ethnic media in the US, we are grateful to the NYPC for giving attention to community stories which we feel is where ethnic media truly shines and can tell the stories on the ground in the most authentic way”

Manotoc states that “a recognition like this make us prouder of our work and inspires our team to strive harder to tell the stories of our community, that in the end inspires us all to be better for one another.”

“Filipino ‘Superheroes’ at the Frontlines of COVID-19 Wear Scrubs, Not Capes” was part of the COVID-19 Reporting Fellowship project with the New Jersey ethnic and community media from the Center for Cooperative Media at Montclair State University.

CBS News is the major winner, with Norah O’Donnell Investigates: Sexual Assault in the Military bagging the 2021 Gold Keyboard Award, the competition’s highest honor. CBS News and The New York Times were the top award winners with nine and eight respectively.

Additional winners in 30 categories were selected from almost 600 entries submitted by TV, radio, newspapers, websites, magazines, and newswires in New York City and around the U.S. Awards will be presented later this summer during an online event.

New York Press Club President Debra Toppeta applauded all the award recipients and added that the level of entries attests to the continued good health of journalism and the wonderful work journalists do. "We had a record number of contestants this year, all from stand-out reporters, editors and producers," said Toppeta. "During a difficult year with numerous challenges, the work of journalists continued at a high level, a testament to their dedication to the profession."

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(Trailer) "King Richard," a Film About the Father of Venus and Serena Williams

Will Smith is “King Richard,” the new film based on the inspiring true story of the coach/mentor/father that brought the world Venus & Serena Williams.

Check out “King Richard’s” first official trailer below and watch the film in Philippine cinemas soon.

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Based on the true story that will inspire the world, Warner Bros. Pictures’ “King Richard” follows the journey of Richard Williams, an undeterred father instrumental in raising two of the most extraordinarily gifted athletes of all time, who will end up changing the sport of tennis forever. Two-time Oscar nominee Will Smith (“Ali,” “The Pursuit of Happyness,” “Bad Boys for Life”) stars as Richard, under the direction of Reinaldo Marcus Green (“Monsters and Men”).

Driven by a clear vision of their future and using unconventional methods, Richard has a plan that will take Venus and Serena Williams from the streets of Compton, California to the global stage as legendary icons. The profoundly moving film shows the power of family, perseverance and unwavering belief as a means to achieve the impossible and impact the world.

Aunjanue Ellis (“If Beale Street Could Talk,” TV’s “Quantico”) plays the girls’ mom, Oracene “Brandi” Williams, Saniyya Sidney (“Hidden Figures,” “Fences”) stars as Venus Williams, Demi Singleton (TV’s “Godfather of Harlem”) stars as Serena Williams, with Tony Goldwyn (the “Divergent” series, TV’s “Scandal”) as coach Paul Cohen and Jon Bernthal (“Ford v Ferrari”) as coach Rick Macci. The ensemble also includes Andy Bean (“IT Chapter Two”), Kevin Dunn (the “Transformers” films, HBO’s “Veep”) and Craig Tate (“Greyhound”).

Green directed “King Richard” from a screenplay written by Zach Baylin. The producers were Tim White and Trevor White under their Star Thrower Entertainment banner, and Will Smith under his Westbrook banner. Isha Price, Serena Williams, Venus Williams, James Lassiter, Jada Pinkett Smith, Adam Merims, Lynn Harris, Allan Mandelbaum, Jon Mone and Peter Dodd served as the executive producers.

The behind-the-scenes creative team includes Oscar-winning director of photography Robert Elswit (“There Will Be Blood”), production designers Wynn Thomas (“Da 5 Bloods,” “Hidden Figures”) and William Arnold (“The Hate U Give”), Oscar-nominated editor Pamela Martin (“The Fighter”), and two-time Oscar-nominated costume designer Sharen Davis (“Dreamgirls,” “Ray”). The music is by Oscar-nominated composer Kris Bowers (“Space Jam: A New Legacy,” “A Concerto is a Conversation”).

A Warner Bros. Pictures Presentation, A Star Thrower Entertainment Production, A Westbrook Production, A Keepin’ It Reel Production, “King Richard” is slated for theatrical release in Philippine cinemas soon.

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SKY Fiber Offers Free Installation Fees in its Back-to-School Promo

Parents can save more on their children’s homeschooling when they switch to a SKY Fiber Unli Broadband Plan from July 28 to August 31, 2021, as it waives installation fees.

With the recent speed upgrade and economical pricing of all SKY Fiber plans, switching to it has become more beneficial for online learning. Its best value plan 40Mbps, which is only priced at P1,499/month, is enough to support live-streaming classes and digital collaboration. Parents can also opt for higher speeds such as 80Mbps, 120Mbps, and 200Mbps, to be able to access high-quality online learning resources and enable their children to perform multimedia tasks with ease.

If they wish to fully maximize their fiber-fast connection, SKY Fiber is also equipping them with SKY Fiber mesh upon installation. This will strengthen their WiFi coverage at home as it eliminates dead zones and signal fluctuations.

To avail of this promo, they just simply have to present their non-SKY Fiber internet bill when they apply for a SKY Fiber plan.

Equip your children with a reliable fiber-fast connection with no installation fees by visiting mysky.com.ph/skyfiber. You can also learn more about the promo mechanics via mysky.com.ph/freeinstall.

The leveled-up SKY Fiber Super Speed plans of up to 200Mbps are now available in Metro Manila, Bulacan, Rizal, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Cebu, Dumaguete, Bacolod, Iloilo, and Davao. While Baguio can experience fiber-fast speeds of up to 80Mbps.

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Hidilyn Diaz Wins Philippines' First Olympic Gold Medal After 97 Years, Receives 40-M Prizes, House and Lot, a Condo Unit and Many More!

97 years since the Philippines' entry at the Olympics, it finally secured a gold medal after Olympic veteran Hidilyn Diaz lifted a combined 224kg - an Olympic record - in the women's 55kg division in Tokyo, Japan on July 26, Monday.

Aside from the priceless gold medal, Hidilyn is also set to receive plenty of incentives both from the government and the private sector including the P10 million from the Philippine government as outlined by Republic Act 10699.

The MVP Sports Foundation (MVPSF) will also give her an additional P10 million.

Businessman Ramon S. Ang and Congressman Mikee Romero also promised an additional P10 million each.

According to Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Rep. Abraham "Bambol" Tolentino, Hidilyn will also receive a house and lot in Tagaytay aside from the 14-million worth residential condominium unit in Eastwood City courtesy of Megaworld Corp.

AirAsia also announced that they will be awarding Hidilyn a lifetime of free flights while Philippines Airlines awarded Hidilyn with 80,000 free miles per year, for life.

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