Denise Barbacena Releases First Single "Last Thing I'd Do" under GMA Playlist, MV feat. Anjay Anson Out Now!

Kapuso artist Denise Barbacena has released a new song - her first under GMA Playlist titled "Last Thing I'd Do".

On April 29, Denise dropped the song along with a music video featuring Sparkada Anjay Anson, where they played as a couple.

"Giving up is and will always be an option, but in a love that perseveres, it is never a choice. Given that we live in an uncertain world, the promise of not letting go amidst hardships may already be strong enough to make two people stay and fight through life together. The song Last Thing That I’d Do vows just that — to choose to love, hurt, and love again, rather than easily give up on something rare." This is the message of the song according to GMA Playlist in-house composer Rina Mercado.

Download and listen to it on all digital platforms worldwide. You may also watch the music video at https://fb.watch/cHC6hwX6C-/

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(Music Video) Sam Concepcion "Diwata" feat. Shanaia Gomez

Sam Concepcion’s “Diwata" music video, featuring “PBB Kumunity Season 10” celebrity housemate Shanaia Gomez, dropped last week and is currently trending on YouTube with more than 380,000 views as of writing.

The colorful video that is set at a summer afternoon party complements the song’s upbeat sound.

Written by KIKX Salazar, Nhiko Sabiniano, Ismael Alshdefat, and Theo Martel, “Diwata” served as the theme song for Miss Universe Philippines 2021 swimsuit competition.

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Rhea Rodriguez Releases New Song “Pilipinas Natin ‘To" to Call on Filipinos to Celebrate Unity and God’s Sovereignty

Singer-songwriter Rhea Rodriguez is calling on all Filipinos to look beyond colors, celebrate unity, and declare God’s sovereignty over the nation with her latest single titled, “Pilipinas Natin ‘To” which is OUT NOW on all digital streaming platforms worldwide.

Striking a chord with its ethnic, hip hop-rock vibe and lyrics that evoke nationalistic pride, Pilipinas Natin ‘To seeks to inspire unity across the country during these divisive times.

The Bikolana creative teamed up for the first time with rising rapper Elai—who blended his breakthrough wordplay perfectly into the song - making it the newest anthem that will surely stir the listeners’ heart for country and faith in God.

“I hope that this song may move you to seek God and pray that He may use us to send His hope to our nation,” shared Rhea, who inspires others with her advocacies centered on Christian faith, nation building, and planet care.

The song is released under Reverb Worship PH, CBN Asia’s music arm, and arranged by award- winning musical director, Mon Faustino.

CBN Asia’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer John Valdes Tan hopes that through the song, Filipinos will be inspired to reconcile and pray for the betterment of the country.

"During election season, people are divided over their choices of leaders. Pilipinas Natin 'To reminds us that despite our differences, we should unite as Filipinos and seek His righteousness so that the Lord will bless the Philippines. I believe this song is a message from our Lord. Its timely message is what our nation needs to hear right now.”

Be inspired to stand as one nation under one God. Stream Pilipinas Natin ‘To by Rhea Rodriguez featuring Elai, on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, and YouTube! 

To catch the latest updates about the song, follow Reverb Worship PH on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

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Kyline Alcantara Named South Korea's New Tourism Ambassador in the Philippines

Kyline Alcantara has been appointed by Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) as its newest honorary ambassador in the Philippines as announced in a press conference held at Shangri-La The Fort in Taguig City on Thursday, April 28.

"We are very pleased to welcome our new honorary ambassador for Korea tourism in the Philippines, Ms Kyline Alcantara," said KTO Manila director Hyung Joon Kim.

"I feel very much honored and grateful that KTO chose me to be the next ambassador of Korea tourism," said Kyline during the event.

"As a fan of Korean food, dramas, music, it is a wonderful opportunity for me to learn more of not only K-dramas or K-pop but also Korean culture and what it has to offer to us Filipinos." the Kapuso young actress added.

When asked about the criteria for choosing an ambassador, Director Kim said "there are several factors" that they had to consider before making a choice, and he explained why KTO chose Kyline.

"First, Kyline is interested in Korean culture and heritage. Another reason is that she has wide range of charms and talents - she's an actress, a singer, and a performer. Lastly, Kyline is one of the Philippines' most promising and influential young actresses and is active in a lot of SNS platforms, with over 19 million followers across her accounts," said the director.

"We believe that through her good image and influence, she can help us to reach and encourage more Filipinos to be potential supporters of Korea tourism like herself."

Kyline has been in the show business industry since she was eight. Now in her 12th year in showbiz, she is an accomplished actress, singer, and performer with numerous top-rating teleseryes, brand endorsements, and OSTs under her name.

As part of her duty as the new ambassador, Kyline will have the opportunity to visit Korea and share her experiences during her trips through her social media pages. In addition, she will also promote Korea at various events arranged by KTO and other Korean government agencies.

When asked who she wanted to bring to Korea, without a doubt, Kyline answered with a huge grin: "Of course, it's Mavi since we both love Korean food."

She officially started her stint as an ambassador last April 30 for KTO's first offline event in 2022, dubbed as "Ganda Korea DIY Travel Seminar," which aims to promote and educate Filipino travelers about how accessible and safe Korea is for individual travel. The event was be held at the SM North Edsa Skydome in Quezon City.

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Dawn Chang as Madam Inutz in MMK Two-Part Mother's Day Special Episodes

In her first lead TV role, Dawn Chang brings to life the colorful personality and unfiltered humor of Daisy Lopez, or as many know her, the viral online seller, Madam Inutz. Together with Susan Africa, Gino Roque, and Pamu Pamorada, MMK is set to premiere a two-part Mother’s Day series this May 7 (Saturday) and May 14 (Saturday).

At first Madam Inutz couldn’t believe that people are actually interested to know about her life story. She shared, “Ayoko talaga i-share kasi siyempre ‘yun yung mga panahon na gusto kong kalimutan, yung hirap. Pero at the same time, naisip ko bakit hindi. Gusto ko magbigay ng inspirasyon sa mga tao.”

Dawn, who was tasked not only to portray the hilarious antics and loud personality of Madam Inutz but also to bring to life the real Daisy Lopez, a hardworking yet fierce mother to her 3 children and a caring daughter to her sick mother, shared “I’m here to give a wonderful show. I don’t want to simply look like Madam Inutz, I want to be her. Not just the physical aspect, but who she is to her core.”

Grateful for the opportunity, Dawn shared how she actually manifested and prayed to play a challenging role like this one. “I had to use all the pain I experienced in the past to bring out such bravery for this character, the real Madam Inutz,” Dawn explained her preparations for the role, including practicing cursing a lot which comes naturally to Madam Inutz.

Before Daisy Lopez became “Madam Inutz,” she grew up in a family with nine siblings, under the care of her sick mother, played by Susan Africa. Driven by love for her family, she tried different jobs here and abroad, ventured into online live selling and eventually gained fame as viewers were entertained by her unique drunk-style interactions. It even changed her life as it landed her a spot on the reality show Pinoy Big Brother as “Ang Mama-Bentang Live Seller Ng Cavite.”

Director Raz Dela Torre believes Madam Inutz’s story is not just a Mother's Day tribute but a tribute to humanity. “This will teach the viewers to get to know deeper the people they meet around and to not jump to conclusions, because all of us are going through different things,” he said.

Catch this special Mother’s Day series of MMK on A2Z, Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live on YouTube, ABS-CBN Entertainment Facebook page, and iWantTFC. Outside the Philippines, it is available on cable and IPTV via The Filipino Channel.

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Add to Cart Now! Get Brand-New Smart Phones, Appliances, Travel and Everyday Essentials on Unbelievable Deals During the Shopee 5.5 Brands Festival

Are you ready to score unbelievable brand deals and surprises all throughout the Shopee 5.5 Brands Festival? 

Available all-day this May 5, enjoy 50% off on brand bundles, 10% off vouchers, and sitewide shipping discount vouchers.

Whether you’ll be in the office, working from home, or out for errands, set your alarms throughout the day so you won’t miss the variety of brand deals for every type of product you’re looking for.

Tech lovers who open their app at exactly 12 midnight will be rewarded with big discounts on appliances and gadgets at the Big Midnight Sale. Upgrade your living room set-up with this ACE 32" Slim HD Smart TV, equipped with wireless connectivity for your Netflix nights. Take your daily selfies and capture office adventures better with this Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 and its 48mp triple rear camera! Explore healthier home recipes made easy with a PerySmith 8.5L Dual Speed Air Fryer, that can cook food 30% faster without the added calories.

Start your day right with the great deals available at the Big Morning Sale. Get the Deerma CM800 Handheld Vacuum Cleaner, perfect for keeping your bedroom spotless. Become a barista at home with the B Coffee Co. White Cup Bundle Pack that will give you that much- needed energy boost before work. If you've been looking to buy a new phone that won't hurt your pocket, realme narzo 50A Prime is a great all-around smartphone that packs a powerful punch with a 50 MP camera and 5000 mAh massive battery.

While you're on your mid-day break, check out the Big Lunchtime Sale for bigger discounts on brand products that support your hobbies, from baking to going on adventures. If you love experimenting in the kitchen, consider this Home Zania Portable 7 Speed Baking Hand Mixer, with its comfortable ergonomic handle, efficient for whisking and mixing for baking and dessert making. While for avid travelers, this Baseus Laptop Sleeve is a perfect companion with its waterproof and scratch-resistant material to ensure your gadgets are protected. Embrace the comfort and vibrance of the iconic Crocs Classic Solarized Clog that you can wear in all your adventures.

Treat yourself after a long day’s work by shopping in the Big Price Drop Sale. Hop on the smartwatch trend with this water-resistant OPPO Band B1 Bluetooth Watch that allows you to monitor your health and track exercise. Buy the Ensure Gold Strawberry 850g Bundle of 2 for your parents’ and grandparents’ nutritional needs. Let the kids enjoy their vacation while wearing the classic Birkenstock Arizona Sandals, made with two straps and adjustable pin buckles.

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Steel Strap Watch, ideal for everyday wear. Stay hydrated with this trendy Hydro Flask 32 oz Cobalt 2.0 Wide Mouth, that you can take with you wherever you go. Seize the day by shopping all-day in the Shopee 5.5 Brands Festival! Visit https://shopee.ph/m/5-5-opening-sale for more information.

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Join the next run of the ShopeePay Milyonaryo promo from May 6 to 14 and you can win ₱1,000,000 when you send money for free. With ShopeePay, enjoy instant transfers to any bank, e-wallet or Shopee user with no hidden fees. 

To qualify, simply go to your Shopee App, register via ShopeePay Milyonaryo, and start sending money. During the 5.5 rush, ShopeePay is also giving away free ₱200 when you send money for the first time. Simply register here and send at least P50 to any bank, e-wallet, or Shopee user on May 5. 

With ShopeePay, you can also look forward to more offers when you buy load and pay bills. Get up to 50% off on load across all networks and up to 100% cashback on your monthly bills from over 60 billers. Activate ShopeePay now for a more rewarding experience.

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Jamie Miller Releases Debut EP Called "Broken Memories"

Pop singer-songwriter Jamie Miller is proud to unveil his debut EP "Broken Memories," now available via Atlantic Records/Geaux Uptown Records at all DSPs and streaming services HERE. Broken Memories sees Jamie affirming his talent for transforming heartache into songs with a profoundly uplifting power.

Today’s EP release is further celebrated by the anthemic single, “It Is What It Is,” produced by Louis Schoorl (5 Seconds of Summer) and Cal Shapiro (Timeflies), and co-written by Miller, Schoorl, and Shapiro. The guitar-driven anthem is joined by an official music video, premiering today via YouTube HERE.

“‘It Is What It Is’ is what I tell myself anytime something doesn’t go my way,” Miller says. “It means that whatever happens, you can get through it and move on. It was important to me to include that song on the EP and let my fans know that even when things are dark, there’s always a light at the end of the tunnel.”

The six-song Broken Memories includes the Wales-born, Los Angeles-based artist’s breakthrough hit, “Here’s Your Perfect,” along with such radiant new tracks as “Last Call“ and “I Lost Myself In Loving You.” Jamie’s heartfelt debut TV performance of “Last Call” on the Emmy Award-winning Kelly Clarkson Show can be viewed HERE. Currently boasting over 380M global streams and over 93M video views via YouTube thus far, “Here’s Your Perfect” proved a monumental triumph following its April 2021 release, spending 13 weeks on Billboard’s “Global Ex-US” chart amidst acclaim from major outlets like Rolling Stone on the strength of Miller’s fearlessly confessional songwriting and warm yet commanding vocal work. Now with well over 21M global streams, “I Lost Myself In Loving You” is joined by an official music video currently approaching 7M individual views via YouTube. These tracks and more have help Jamie earn over 480M global streams, 2.5 million TikTok followers, and 220 million YouTube views.

Recently named among PEOPLE’s “Talented Emerging Artists Making Their Mark in 2022“ and featured in a GRAMMY® Museum Mini Masterclass (streaming HERE), Jamie will mark the arrival of Broken Memories with his first-ever full US live run. The dates, which see him supporting Jesse McCartney’s “The New Stage Tour 2022,” get underway May 3rd at Cincinnati, OH’s Bogart’s and then travel through late June. For complete details, please visit www.jamiemillermusic.com.

Since first introducing the world to his phenomenal vocal talents, Jamie Miller has achieved meteoric success – including over 480M global streams and 220M official YouTube views to date – while winning the admiration of superstars like Kelly Clarkson, P!nk, Sam Smith, and Jennifer Hudson. Hailing from the city of Cardiff and raised in a working-class family (his mother’s a housecleaner, his father’s a taxi driver), he grew up on gospel music, Motown, and R&B and started singing in the school choir as a kid. At the age of 18, while working at a local call center, Miller landed a spot on a major TV show in the UK – a turn of events that massively amplified his online presence and ultimately led to his signing with Atlantic Records.

Miller’s acclaimed debut single, “City That Never Sleeps,” landed in 2020 and quickly garnered press from such high-profile media outlets as PEOPLE Magazine, The Huffington Post, and Billboard, the latter of which praised Miller’s ”incredible vocal range and control.” Now, with the long-awaited release of Broken Memories, Miller brings his raw outpouring to a radiant brand of soul-pop partly informed by lifelong influences like Michael Jackson and Donny Hathaway.

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Anji Salvacion Shares Piece of Her Heart in Debut EP “Kasingkasing Dalampasigan,” #1 on iTunes Philippines

Anji Salvacion is steadily carving out a name for herself in the music industry with the back-to-back success of her first digital concert and debut EP “Kasingkasing Dalampasigan.”

The up-and-coming singer-songwriter dropped her EP a day before she staged her “Feels: The Concert” last April 30, where she also performed all the songs in the album for her supporters fondly called ‘Sunshines.’

Produced by Star Pop head Rox Santos, “Kasingkasing Dalampasigan” takes listeners on a journey to the different seasons of loving someone - ultimately imparting the lesson that love is a journey that begins and ends with you.

Aside from “Dalampasigan” which was penned by Anji herself, other tracks included in the EP are “Love You Like Crazy,” which she co-wrote with fellow young artist SAB, as well as “Happier Without Me,” “Best Mistake,” “Hindi Madali,” and “Kung Sabagay.”

After its release, Anji’s EP topped iTunes Philippines’ Top Albums Chart while also entering the same chart in Spain at #41. All the songs also occupied iTunes Philippines’ Top Songs Chart, with “Love You Like Crazy” peaking at no. 2, “Best Mistake” at no. 3, “Happier Without Me” at no. 4, “Kung Sabagay” at no. 6, “Hindi Madali” at no. 7, and “Dalampasigan” at no. 9.

Meanwhile, the “Dalampasigan” music video and lyric video have so far racked up over 232,000 and 475,000 respective views on YouTube. Over at Spotify, the song has recorded more than 880,000 streams as of writing.

Anji was named one of the top 2 housemates in the “Pinoy Big Brother Kumunity Season 10” celebrity edition and is regularly seen on “ASAP Natin ‘To” as one of its ‘New Breed of Singers.’

Let Anji show her heart through her music by listening to her “Kasingkasing Dalampasigan” EP on various digital streaming platforms. For more details, follow Star Pop on Facebook (www.facebook.com/starpopph) and on Twitter and Instagram (@starpopph).

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Here’s the Ultimate Guide to the Most Exciting Brand Deals at Shopee’s 5.5 Brands Festival

Your favorite brands are about to treat you with incredible discounts at the Shopee 5.5 Brands Festival! 

This May 5, shop to your heart's content from a wide selection of brand items, so you can upgrade your gadgets, stock up on essentials, and acquire trendy fashion pieces – all at the best value for money.

Don’t know where to start? Luckily for you, we’ve compiled some of the most sought-after deals that you can add to cart as early as now:

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Pamper yourself with skincare essentials, supplements, and more with up to 50% off from Unilever, P&G Beauty, Colgate-Palmolive.

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Stock up on goodies for the whole family and save money on groceries with up to 20% from Nestlé Store, up to 50% from Equal Philippines, and up to 16% off from Quaker.

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Stay on-trend wherever you go with these eye-catching clothes, accessories, and more with up to 80% off on Metrosunnies, up to 70% off on PUMA, and up to 90% off from Silver Kingdom.

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Check out home appliances and kitchen essentials to spruce up your home and enjoy deals up to 60% off from Chef Classics, up to 75% off from Deerma, and up to 30% from Dyson.

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Score the best deals on diapers, vitamins, and milk formula from mom-approved brands with up to 25% from Pampers, up to 32% from Abbott Philippines, up to 50% from GSK, and up to 65% off from Philips Avent.

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Reward yourself for working hard with these brand new mobile phones and gadgets from trusted tech brands with up to 56% off from OPPO, a Shopee-exclusive launch of the new realme 9 Pro+ Free Fire Edition, up to 15% off from Infinix, and up to 90% off from Zeus.ph.

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Find The Perfect Brand Bundle For You

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Get the chance to win ₱25,000 with #MrandMsShopeeMall

Shopee is giving users even more rewards to look forward to this 5.5 Brands Festival! With the #MrandMsShopeeMall raffle, users get the chance to be one of the two lucky winners of ₱25,000 cash and be featured on Shopee Philippines' Facebook page. To join, simply post a video of yourself striking a winning pose to Facebook or Instagram Stories using the #MrAndMsShopeeMall filter. Check the full mechanics here: https://shp.ee/5c2qmrz. Entries will be accepted until May 7, 2022, so act fast!

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PascualLab Extends the Love to Less Fortunate Children via World Vision’s Program CHOSEN

After marking its 75th anniversary with the theme #PascualLove, and manifesting it via the company’s CSR initiatives, PascualLab renews its ties with charitable donations organization World Vision to help less fortunate children in Malabon. A virtual MOA signing was mounted last week to seal the partnership.

Through the World Vision program CHOSEN which enables children in select communities to choose their sponsors, PascualLab and its employees were able to help over 75 children in 2021, via the sponsorship of over 140 PascualLab employees.

To continue sharing the #PascualLove and helping these children, one of the Philippines’ most well-loved pharmaceutical companies and its employees once again joined hands with World Vision.

This year, most employees are renewing their sponsorships, to help children in need of educational support and health essentials.

According to VP for Corporate HROD and DSCC Mia Pascual Cenzon: “Corporate Social Responsibility has always been part of PascualLab’s thrust. In realizing this, it has always been our goal to pursue initiatives that are long-term rather than “one-offs”. Through this partnership with World Vision, we hope to see these children graduate to the next level and help enable them to achieve their dreams through education and health.”

Aside from Cenzon, present at the MOA signing were LAC President and CEO Antonio “Tony” Causing, PascualLab Supply Group’s Senior Vice President and Chief Manufacturing Officer Higinio “Jun” Porte, Senior Vice President for Finance Accounting, ICTD Rowena “Weng” Punsalan, and Internal Audit and Risk Management Head Rodney Doromal. The event was hosted by Lara Dela Cruz, PascualLab’s Senior Manager for Design Services and Corporate Communications together with World Vision's Donor Care Manager Precious Hope Basco.

National Director Rommel Fuerte led the World Vision team. Joining him were Strategy Management and Quality Assurance Director Vanessa Retuerama, Resource Development Director Jun Godornes, New Sponsor Engagement Specialist El Joy Beneza, Contact Center Officer Marc Klauzen Perez, and Acquisitions Manager Cherry Valencia.

To thank PascualLab for the second year of partnership, the World Vision Team accorded the company and its employees a “Project Salute”, led by Retuerama.

Retuerma shared: “With hundreds of children supported through the years, this partnership is one that we are very proud of, and always eager to share with others.” She added: “That said, we are pleased to award this World Vision “One for Children” Seal as a symbol of our unending gratitude and appreciation for PascualLab’s loyalty towards World Vision and the children we support.”

The seal, made by a former World Vision beneficiary, artist, and owner of Papelemento Design Kit Gresos, is symbolic of how philanthropy can bring great opportunities for children, tenfold.

To take its partnership with World Vision and support for the kids further, PascualLab employees hope to meet their sponsored children once the current situation becomes more favorable health-wise. 

Meanwhile, PascualLab continues to support the World Vision-assisted community in Malabon and even beyond through its family-friendly and quality health and wellness products.

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Smart Partners with Eplayment for Liga Adarna Season 5 “Ikaw Ang Bida”

Mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has teamed up with Eplayment Entertainment for the fifth season of Liga Adarna, the country's biggest all-female esports league.

Running from April 19 to June 30, 2022, with the theme 'Ikaw Ang Bida,' the new season of Liga Adarna will showcase once again the skills and strategic gameplays of the country’s top female esports players in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB). For the first time this season, Liga Adarna has also added PlayerUnknown’s Battleground (PUBG) in its tournament.

This upcoming season, Smart Omega Empress (formerly known as LVD Huntress) is set to defend their title as the MLBB champion of Liga Adarna Season 4.

Avid gamers and enthusiasts can watch the games live on the FB pages of Liga Adarna, Smart Communications, Inc. and SMART Sports.

Empowering Female Filipino gamers

The latest season of Liga Adarna is in line with Smart's long-standing support for Philippine esports to cultivate the passion, skill, and talent of Filipina gamers.

Aside from organizing the country's biggest esports events and backing Filipino esports athletes, Smart supports gamers with relevant data offers and services to level up their gameplay.

Earlier this year, Smart has launched the enhanced GIGA Games, which now includes data for PUBGM, on top of Mobile Legends, Facebook Gaming, and many more.

Smart Prepaid and TNT subscribers can conveniently register to GIGA Games via the GigaLife App, which is available on the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, and Huawei Mobile Services. Customers may also avail of GIGA Games by dialing *123#.

Smart also recently launched GIGA Arena, the country's first all-in-one esports platform that aims to simply bring the total esports experience to mobile gamers who are looking to test their skills on Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, League of Legends: WildRift, PUBG and Call of Duty Mobile.

To join Smart GIGA Arena, subscribers can simply go to gigaarena.smart and create an account using their Smart or TNT mobile number. To join ongoing tournaments, users need to use Giga Arena tickets, which they can earn and accumulate every time they register to GIGA Games data packs on the GigaLife App or by dialing *123#.

Philippines’ fastest 5G mobile network

Smart subscribers enjoy leveled-up gaming experiences powered by Smart, the Philippines’ fastest 5G mobile network according to Ookla, the global leader in mobile and broadband network intelligence.

Ookla declared Smart as the country’s fastest 5G mobile network and the winner of its Speedtest Awards™ for Q3-Q4 2021 with a Speed Score of 201.95. Its closest competitor posted a Speed Score of 116.08.

Know more about how Smart enables subscribers to level up their gameplay by visiting https://smart.com.ph/Prepaid/whats-new/gigagames.

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Paolo Sandejas Releases Delightfully Sweet Single Titled “Hide & Seek” About Finally Finding Your Special Soulmate

Following the successful release of “Different Shade of Blue” last January, which has racked up over 491,000 streams on Spotify, rising singer-songwriter Paolo Sandejas is dropping yet another feel-good indie-pop single, “Hide & Seek” under Universal Records.

The summer’s intensity is now in full effect this April and so is Paolo’s streak of wonderful singles as he continues to heat up the OPM scene with new music.

“Hide & Seek” is a splendid track that shows off the young singer-songwriter’s intricate talent in crafting such a feel-good melody mixed with simple yet glamorous poetic lyrics.

Paolo says of the song: “’HIDE & SEEK’ is a song about fate. It’s about finding that person who makes all the heartbreaks and heartaches you’ve endured worth it. The ‘AHA’ moment of meeting someone who makes you go “where have you been all my life.”

The song captures his outlook about finally finding someone worthy of your attention and of course, love. With much exuberance, the singer elaborates that he’s now rooting for that special person while having high hopes for that someone to feel the same way too while dishing out lovely lines, “’Cause I’ve waited far too long / waited far too long to find you.”

“It was written in the context of two soulmates who finally meet. As trying to find your soulmate can often feel like a game of HIDE & SEEK, where you’re constantly searching for that right person, I really wanted to capture the feeling of pure bliss when you realize the game is finally over,” he adds.

Stream “Hide & Seek” by Paolo Sandejas on Spotify and other digital platforms worldwide.

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