(Trailer) "Love Again", a New Rom-Com Movie Inspired by Celine Dion Songs Starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Sam Heughan

If Celine Dion gives you advice, you listen. 

Watch Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Sam Heughan, and Celine Dion in the official trailer of Columbia Pictures’ new romantic comedy Love Again - exclusively in cinemas across the Philippines very soon.

Watch "Love Again" Trailer HERE: https://youtu.be/t-z4j5cxAcw

What if a random text message led to the love of your life? In the romantic comedy Love Again, dealing with the loss of her fiancé, Mira Ray (Priyanka Chopra Jonas) sends a series of romantic texts to his old cell phone number…not realizing the number was reassigned to Rob Burns’ new work phone. A journalist, Rob (Sam Heughan) is captivated by the honesty in the beautifully confessional texts. When he’s assigned to write a profile of megastar Celine Dion (playing herself in her first film role), he enlists her help in figuring out how to meet Mira in person…and win her heart.

Starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Sam Heughan and Celine Dion and featuring multiple new songs from Dion, Love Again, written for the screen and directed by Jim Strouse. Exclusively in Cinemas.

Love Again is distributed in the Philippines by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International.

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Cebu Native Mary Delle Cascabel Named “Girl on Fire” Grand Champion

Mary Delle Cascabel showcased her confidence, sexiness, and impeccable dance prowess as she was proclaimed the first grand champion of “Girl on Fire,” the hottest dance competition in the country on “It’s Showtime.”

The Cebu native set the floor on fire and earned a total average score of 9.3 from the combined scores from Hataw Royalties - Regine Tolentino, Sunshine Garcia, G-Force Myka, AC Bonifacio, Chie Filomeno, Zeus Collins, Jay Roncesvalles, Vimi Rivera, and John Prats, beating her opponents Kaye Alfafara (8.7) and Beverly Ypon (7.7).

As the grand champion, Mary Delle won an exclusive management contract with Star Magic's Polaris and P500,000 from S.C.D, while Kaye and Beverly each received P50,000.

Jess Reyes, Kim Dueñas, Nica Santos, Krystin Mendoza, Kim Tubiano, Jelai Ahamil, and Ahlex Leyva were the first ones who got eliminated after their performances received the lowest combined scores from the judges. They all received P20,000 each.

Many Filipinos watched “Girl on Fire” award its newest grand champion, as the grand finals’ official hashtag #GirlOnFireTheBlazing finale topped in the list of trending topics on Twitter nationwide.Kim Chiu, Kaye, Beverly, Mary Delle, AC Bonifacio, FIREnaIHataw GOF with AC, Showtime Team CHIE x Beverly, and Madlang People also trended in the Philippines.

Starting this Monday (February 20), watch out for the show's new segment, "Isip Bata."

Don't miss the excitement and fun on "It's Showtime," 12:45PM on A2Z, Kapamilya Channel, TV5, Kapamilya Online Live, ABS-CBN Entertainment's YouTube channel, and Facebook page, iWantTFC, and TFC IPTV.

Follow @abscbnpr on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for updates, orvisitwww.abs-cbn.com/newsroom

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Bayad and Omega Business Consulting Seals Partnership, Driving Forth Real-Time Payments

Bayad, the biggest and widest multi-channel bills payment platform in the Philippines, seals partnership with Omega Business Consulting, Inc. (Omega BCI), a financial management service provider that delivers a robust suite of accounting, auditing, data processing, and integrated software services to its local and international clients in the retail, banking, and fintech space.

Under the partnership, Bayad will continue to boost the bills payment capability of Omega BCI through its web-based application, Paymybills. Today, over 91 billers are already onboarded on the said platform, covering payments for electric and water utility, cable and internet, government contributions, loan payments, school tuition fees, online shopping, insurance, and many others.

Omega BCI President and CEO, Emmanuel Masangkay shares “Paymybills was borne out of the need to help OFWs conveniently pay for their families’ bills back home, and at the same time help them settle for government contributions, enabling them to save and invest for their future. Our partnership with Bayad, excites us as we amplify our shared passion of helping our kababayans whether locally and globally. The greatest service we can give our stakeholders is not just to share our resources but to enable them to effectively manage their finances. Our aim is to empower people.”

“We need to help Filipinos level up.”, added Masangkay.

From his humble beginnings as an OFW in Papua New Guinea, Masangkay knows very well the value of hard-earned money, which is also the lifeblood of Bayad’s business.

Bayad President Lawrence Y. Ferrer underscored “We share a collective vision with Omega Business Consulting in elevating the quality of living of our kababayans. All our efforts in Bayad are directed towards the belief that Filipinos deserve to be rewarded for their hard work. We strive to go beyond just providing payment services by empowering families to strengthen their relationships as we drive for borderless financial inclusion.”

For financial institutions like Omega Business Consulting that are interested to be part of Bayad’s extensive channel network, you may send an email to partnerships@bayad.com. Bayad enables partners to attain nationwide presence and provides end-to-end support services for efficient payment and collection processing.

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Humility and Determination: PUREGOLD Endorser Queenay Mercado Maintains Values as a TikTok Star

One incredibly powerful impact that social media has had on the world today is its ability to launch seemingly ordinary people to superstardom. There’s no telling just what the next viral video will be, but when it hits, it does with unmistakable force.

Such is the case of Queenay Mercado, one of TikTok’s fastest rising sensations, whose “panalo” story is primed to inspire and motivate Puregold’s young, aspirational customers. Queenay, in fact, relates how the values of initiative and persistence have played a part in her life journey.

Long before fame and success came, Queenay was a simple probinsyana who grew up in her hometown in Batangas. She did not show much promise, then, and stardom was just a distant dream for her. As a kid, Queenay first needed to hurdle a few speed bumps, including being called “Broiler” for being plus sized.

But Queenay was undaunted. As a showbiz aspirant, she participated in acting workshops, hoping these would open doors for her. For the longest time, however, she only snagged bit roles. At one point, Queenay’s sole “claim to fame” was being glimpsed for a few seconds in the background of some GMA 7 teleserye.

Thankfully, Queenay’s flair for self-expression led her to video-sharing platform, TikTok. That was when Queenay’s profile really took off. To date, she has accumulated over 13 million followers, attesting to how her charm and appeal can generate a rabid following.

Puregold has trained the spotlight on Queenay’s talents through TikTok’s “52 Weeks,” the 36- episode series that starred Queenay in the leading role of Mina, alongside co-star Jin Macapagal. Queenay has also joined the cast of the TV5 sitcom “Oh My Corona”. All this time, the TikTok sensation has remained unaffected, an attitude that endears her to her legions of followers.

Queenay’s phenomemal rise to prominence proves that determination and a healthy mindset trump any or all challenges. And if one wants to be happy, humility is important to have as well.

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Wil Dasovich and Lexi Mendiola Talk About What They Love About the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

Samsung officially launched the new Galaxy S23 series with the Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy S23+, and the Galaxy S23, earlier this month and it’s already receiving raves from content creators.

For the Galaxy S23 Ultra, content creators Wil Dasovich and Lexi Mendiola have weighed in on the new series and how they see it helping the future for digital content creators.

Wil Dasovich: The S23 Ultra is the perfect portable pro-grade camera

A travel and lifestyle vlogger who currently has over two million subscribers on YouTube, Wil Dasovich is an outdoor enthusiast who often found it difficult to go on adventures when you have to bring a huge camera with you. As someone who covers extreme activities while travelling, he described the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra as the perfect pro-grade camera that’s portable enough that he can take with him anywhere.

“My favorite thing about this is the camera. As a vlogger, naturally, that’s the first thing. Whenever I’m doing extreme activities, I can't have, like, a dambuhalang camera with me and I need something that I can just whip out,” Wil shared.

Wil was very impressed with the camera’s ability to zoom in to x10 while still retaining good image quality, while the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s enhanced Nightography feature allows him to take selfies and videos in the dark, which was something he previously never considered to do.

“Aside from that, I really like the night photography. It kind of looks like a DSLR in the dark. It can go to 8k, very nice. So yeah, this looks like a really good vlogging phone that you can use,” he adds.

Wil also loved the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s graphic processing while playing games, thanks to its Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 coupled with a 120Hz refresh rate. “It’s the most powerful from all the phones I’ve ever had,” he admitted.

To Wil, he sees a possible future with the Galaxy S23 Ultra in his future adventures. In describing the phone, Wil commented that the phone seemed “pretty hardcore and can withstand all the crazy stuff that I’m doing!”

Lexi Mendiola: The S23 Ultra is borderline magical

Social media darling Lexi Mendiola has also given two-thumbs ups for the Galaxy S23 Ultra. She describes the phone’s Nightography feature as “borderline magical”, adding that her photos never looked more surreal and detailed in the dark. Lexi swears that the phone is “made for social media”, especially praising its autofocus feature which is perfect for creating social media videos for platforms like TikTok.

She also loves the S Pen as she can easily jot down a note whenever a thought comes into her mind and it's very handy to keep track of things. On the other hand, the 200 MP adaptive pixel sensor is a wow factor and game-changer for her.

Would she recommend the S23 Ultra? “If you're into content creation, a professional, or an executive, it has all of these features that are just so useful and so above the bar that poses the question ‘Why would you not get it?’” she replied.

It is without a doubt that the Galaxy S23 Ultra is a marvel for digital content creation and we’ll surely be seeing some great photos and videos from content enthusiasts like Wil and Lexi soon. With its most advanced camera features, the Galaxy S23 Ultra allows users to capture phenomenal content tailored for nearly any lighting conditions and engineered to render incredible detail. The improved nightography capabilities also transform how the Galaxy S Series optimizes photo and videos in a wide range of ambient conditions.

The Galaxy S23 Ultra is also the perfect mobile gaming device as Qualcomm's Snapdragon ®  8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy, coupled with a 120Hz refresh rate, delivers smoother graphics, faster response speeds and a seamless gaming experience. It is also Samsung’s most environmentally friendly phone yet as it is made with recycled aluminum, glass and PET, in addition to repurposed ocean-bound plastic. 

To pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S23 Series, visit https://www.samsung.com/ph/offer/online/2023/galaxy-s23-pre-order/.

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Win an NBA Merchandise with Cignal TV Watch and Win Promo

Cignal TV has a sweet treat this February for all NBA fans. The NBA Watch and Win Promo gives participants a chance to win NBA merchandise by watching games on NBA TV Philippines, One Sports, and TV5 – just by answering trivia questions that will air during the breaks of the broadcast.

Open to Cignal and non-Cignal subscribers, the promo invites all interested participants to join in the fun and send in their answers by visiting One Sports PH’s website at https://www.onesports.ph/ where they will provide the required details after giving the correct answer.

Whether you're a die-hard fan or just love to watch the game, this is your chance to get official NBA merchandise and special prizes from Cignal TV. From Mitchell & Ness jerseys to Nike player tee’s and New Era caps, you definitely wouldn’t want to miss this chance to join.

Get ready for some high-flying action on the court as the NBA celebrates its midseason classic during the All-Star Weekend from February 18 to 20. Watch out for even more exciting games as the second half of the season is just around the corner. Deadline of entries will be on March 5, 2023, so make sure to tune in to the live NBA games on NBA TV Philippines, One Sports, and TV5!

Winners will be announced on March 9, 2023. For more information about Cignal TV’s Watch and Win Promo, just visit Cignal TV’s official social media pages.

NBA games are live on NBA TV Philippines daily, One Sports on Mondays and Fridays, and Saturdays and Sundays on TV5. NBA TV Philippines HD is available on Cignal TV Postpaid Plans 520 and up and Prepaid Loads 600 and up. Fans can also enjoy the live action on TV5 for free on Cignal Play and One Sports on Cignal Play Premium.

Not yet a Cignal subscriber? 

Watch up to 132 channels including your favorite sports, movies, and shows in high definition. Sign up now and get discounts of up to P1,000! Subscribe to Postpaid and enjoy up to P1,000 off your installation fee, depending on the plan you avail of. For Prepaid, purchase the Cignal Prepaid HD Kit for P1,990, buy your first month load and get the second month load for FREE! 

Visit your nearest Cignal dealer or call 8888-5555 to learn more.

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"Dream Maker" Launches Global Pop Group "HORI7ON" Composed of Top 7 Winners Jeromy Batac, Marcus Cabais, Kyler Chua, Vinci Malizon, Reyster Yton, Kim Ng, and Winston Pineda

Dream Chasers Jeromy Batac, Marcus Cabais, Kyler Chua, Vinci Malizon, Reyster Yton, Kim Ng, and Winston Pineda were hailed the winners of the country's first idol survival competition, "Dream Maker," on Sunday night (February 12).

The seven Dream Chasers, who received the highest public votes, were officially launched as HORI7ON. Winning in ABS-CBN’s idol survival competition marks the first step for the seven Dream Chasers in fulfilling their dreams of being an idol. They are set to fly to South Korea to further hone their skills to be the next global pop group.

Jeromy emerged with the highest number of votes of3,188,238 votes to place first among 62 dream chasers, followed by Marcus and Kyler in second and third place with 2,824,716 and 2,697,520 votes respectively.

Vinci, the chosen center of the show's signal song, "Take My Hand,"ranked fourth with 2,447,877 votes and Reyster placed 5thand got 2,285,407 votes.

Kim, who did not experience to make it to the Top 7 in the past rankings, placed 6thwith 2,240,510 votes, while Winston Pineda completed the group with 2,049,832 votes.

Meanwhile, Drei Amahan, Prince Encelan, Wilson Budoy, Thad Sune, Jay-R Albino, Matt Cruz, Macky Tuason, Jom Aceron, and Josh Labing-isa were the other Dream Chasers in the finale but did not make it to the final cut.

Marcus Vinuya, a business unit head for “Dream Maker,” shared what will keep Hori7on busy after winning in the competition. He said, “Tuloy-tuloy ang training nila rito while waiting for the visa, then they will head to Korea for further training. Eventually, they will debut within the year.”

With the success of the first collaboration project of ABS-CBN, MLD Entertainment, and Kamp Korea, CEO of MLD Entertainment Lee Hyoungjin said that viewers should watch out for the future collaborations they have lined-up for them. He said, “We have a lot of projects we have planned, so please look forward to it.”

During the finale, the Dream Chasers were split into two groups and performed original songs "Dash" by BULL$EYE and "Deja Vu" by Seo Won-jin.They also suprised the viewers with an original song, "Salamat," to thank their fans who supported them in their journey.

The "Dream Maker: The Dream Finale," which trended worldwide, featured performances of the Dream Chasers with the Nation's Girl Group BINI, Aces of P-pop BGYO, TFN, Pinoy mentors Darren Espanto and Bailey May, and the show's host Kim Chiu.

Continue to be part of HORI7ON's journey to being the next global pop group. Follow "Dream Maker" on Facebook, Twitter, Tiktok, and YouTube for more updates.

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SMART Levels Up Signature Plan 599 with Double Data and Shorter Lock-in Period

Leveling up to a postpaid plan is now easier than ever as Smart has boosted its Signature Plan 599 by adding more data and shortening the lock-in period to cater to a growing number of subscribers who need bigger data allocation for their productivity and entertainment needs.

As Smart’s value-for-money SIM-only plan, Signature Plan 599 now comes with 10 GB data every month, which is double its previous 5 GB monthly data allocation, for only P599 per month.

Signature Plan 599 also comes with Unlimited Calls & Texts to all networks, and Landline Calls. To cap it off, the lock-in period has been shortened from 12 months to 6 months only.

Easiest way to get on postpaid

The easiest way to level up to the postpaid experience, Signature Plan 599 is best suited for subscribers who top up on a regular basis and end up spending hundreds per month to cover all their data, call, and text needs.

With 10 GB open access data, Signature Plan 599 empowers subscribers to accomplish more – whether it’s for uploading and downloading large files or going online for virtual presentations at work or school, with so much data left for accomplishing daily digital tasks and services like cab-hailing, online shopping, and food delivery, among others.

Subscribers can also use their monthly data for their mobile entertainment needs – from binge-watching movies and TV series, playing mobile games, streaming music, and staying updated on different social media apps.

Customers can sign up for the Signature Plan 599 in Smart Stores nationwide or via the Smart Online Store at https://smart.com.ph/Postpaid/signature.

Register your Smart SIM now

In compliance with the SIM Registration Law, Smart encourages all subscribers to have their SIM cards registered.

Existing Smart Postpaid customers simply need to confirm the personal information and IDs they submitted for their postpaid plan application by texting YES to 5858 and wait for the confirmation message from Smart.

On the other hand, Smart Prepaid and TNT subscribers can visit the https://simreg.smart.com.ph/ portal, while Smart Bro subscribers can refer to http://www.smart.com.ph/viewbroadbandsms to complete their SIM Registration.

Extensive network nationwide

Signature Plan 599 is powered by Smart, whose parent company PLDT operates the country's most extensive fiber network, which spanned more than 1.09 million kilometers in international and domestic fiber as of end-September 2022.

This fiber infrastructure also supports Smart’s 77,200 base stations, including 7,300 5G base stations and close to 40,000 4G/LTE base stations deployed nationwide. Smart's network covers 97% of the population with 3G, LTE, and 5G. These connectivity efforts are also part of the PLDT Group’s contribution in helping the Philippines meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal # 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure.

Know more about Signature Plan 599 at https://smart.com.ph/Postpaid/signature.

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Love on Netflix: All the New Love Stories on Netflix for Your Movie and TV Date Nights this Season of Love

Catch these all the new love stories on Netflix for your movie (and TV!) date nights this love month:

TOP PICK

Your Place or Mine 

When: February 10 

Who: Reese Witherspoon, Ashton Kutcher, Wesley Kimmel, Jesse Williams, Tig Notaro, Zoë Chao, Steve Zahn 

What: When best friends and total opposites Debbie and Peter swap homes for a week, they get a peek into each other's lives that could open the door to love. 

Why: Not so long ago in the ’00s, Reese Witherspoon was a rom-com darling and Ashton Kutcher was a big heartthrob. Putting them together in a romantic comedy for Valentine’s Day is just *love*

ALL THE LOVE IN THE WORLD 

Didn’t have enough time to book your romantic getaway? Stay in and watch these romantic comedies and dramas from all around the world!

Love to Hate You (KOREA)

When: February 10 

What: For an attorney who despises losing to men and an A-list actor who distrusts women, love means nothing - until they’re forced to date each other.

In Love All Over Again (SPAIN)

When: February 14 

What: Ever since they met, Irene and Julio have been falling in love, splitting up, and then trying again. Will they ever find their happy ending?

A Sunday Affair (NIGERIA)

When: February 14  

What: Lifelong best friends Uche and Toyin fall for the same complicated man, which tests their loyalty to each other as they face a heartbreaking revelation.

OMG! Oh My Girl (THAILAND)

When: February 16  

What: Over the years, awkward Guy keeps falling for confident June in the wrong place at the wrong time, leading him to believe fate is playing tricks on them.

A Girl and an Astronaut (POLAND)

When: February 17  

What: An astronaut's return after a 30-year disappearance rekindles a lost love and sparks interest from a corporation determined to learn why he hasn't aged.

An Inconvenient Love (PHILIPPINES)

When: February 23  

What: Two young lovers agree to a casual relationship, but this convenient arrangement grows complicated as their romance reaches an expiration date.

YOUNG LOVE 

Ah… to be young and in love. Bask in the purity, cuteness and charm of these young characters as they learn about love and heartbreak.

Freeridge

When: February 2  

What: Four teen friends work to reverse a curse after a peculiar old box seems to bring misfortune - and more - into their lives.

Dear David

When: February 9  

What: A straight-A high schooler's life is turned upside down when her risqué fantasy blog about her crush is leaked to everyone at school.

Eva Lasting

When: February 15  

What: A mysterious teen girl arrives at an all-boys school in 1970s Colombia, breaking stereotypes, rules... and a few hearts.

Outer Banks: Season 3

When: February 23  

What: New adventures take the Pogues to the Caribbean and far beyond as the friends are pulled into a dangerous rival's hunt for a legendary lost city.

TWISTED ROMANCE 

Murder mysteries, hidden desires – if your type of fiction is all about passion and heat, these titles are not to be missed.

Class

When: February 3  

What: Three students from a poor neighborhood join an exclusive high school for Delhi elite where dark secrets and rumors ultimately lead to murder.

You: Season 4 Part 1

When: February 9  

What: Starting anew in London, Joe vows to bury the past and be his best self. But on the rocky road to redemption, a new obsession starts to take hold.

REAL LIFE? REAL LOVE?

It may not always be a happy ever after for couples in dating shows, but if it’s kilig and entertainment you want, this genre is always a sure thing.

Love is Blind: After the Altar Season 3

When: February 10  

What: Check in with this season's former fiancés, one year since their big decisions to get married or walk away single.

Perfect Match

When: February 14  

What: Couples who prove their compatibility gain the power to make or break other matches in this strategic and seductive dating competition.

Too Hot To Handle: Germany

When: February 28  

What: Ten gorgeous singles meet in a tropical paradise. Little do they know that to win the €200,000 prize, they'll have to completely give up sex.

Stream, download, and enjoy these films and series anytime, anywhere on Netflix.

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“Fast X” Rides in Philippine Cinemas Nationwide on May 17

The end of the road begins in the highly-awaited race “Fast X” starring returning cast members Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Nathalie Emmanuel, Jordana Brewster, Sung Kang, Jason Statham, John Cena and Scott Eastwood, with Oscar® winner Helen Mirren and Oscar® winner Charlize Theron, directed by Directed by Louis Leterrier (Clash of the Titans, The Incredible Hulk).

“Fast X,” the tenth film in the Fast & Furious Saga, launches the final chapters of one of cinema’s most storied and popular global franchises, now in its third decade and still going strong with the same core cast and characters as when it began.

Over many missions and against impossible odds, Dom Toretto (Diesel) and his family have outsmarted, out-nerved and outdriven every foe in their path. Now, they confront the most lethal opponent they’ve ever faced: A terrifying threat emerging from the shadows of the past who’s fueled by blood revenge, and who is determined to shatter this family and destroy everything—and everyone—that Dom loves, forever.

In 2011’s Fast Five, Dom and his crew took out nefarious Brazilian drug kingpin Hernan Reyes and decapitated his empire on a bridge in Rio De Janeiro. What they didn’t know was that Reyes’ son, Dante (Aquaman’s Jason Momoa), witnessed it all and has spent the last 12 years masterminding a plan to make Dom pay the ultimate price.

Dante’s plot will scatter Dom’s family from Los Angeles to the catacombs of Rome, from Brazil to London and from Portugal to Antarctica. New allies will be forged and old enemies will resurface. But everything changes when Dom discovers that his own 8-year-old son (Leo Abelo Perry, Black-ish) is the ultimate target of Dante’s vengeance.

The film also features an extraordinary new cast including Oscar® winner Brie Larson as Tess, a rogue representative from the Agency; Alan Richtson (Reacher) as Aimes, the new head of the Agency who doesn’t hold the same fondness for Dom’s crew as his predecessor, Mr. Nobody; Daniela Melchior (The Suicide Squad) as a Brazilian street racer with a powerful tie to Dom’s past; and legendary Oscar® winner Rita Moreno as Dom and Mia’s Abuelita Toretto.

Fast X is produced by Neal H. Moritz, Vin Diesel, Justin Lin, Jeff Kirschenbaum and Samantha Vincent. The executive producers are Joseph M. Caracciolo, Jr., David Cain, Chris Morgan, Amanda Lewis and Mark Bomback.

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Find Out Which narzo Smartphone Fits Your Love Language

narzo Philippines is here to help you celebrate the month of love with its lineup of quality sulit devices. Read on below to figure out which of the Five Love Languages you and your partner have in common, and make sure to head over to Shopee or Lazada so you can add to cart your dream narzo model at its best price!

Gift-Giving

Among the Five Love Languages, givers are perhaps the easiest to spot due to their generous nature. If you’re the type to shower your loved one with affection in the form of material gifts, the narzo 50 Pro 5G is the ideal present.

With it, you’re getting premium without paying premium, as it provides the highest spec offering of the narzo brand to date with a MediaTek Dimensity 920 chipset, 6.4-inch 90Hz Super AMOLED Display, and dual stereo speakers by Dolby Atmos. What’s more, with the recent realme UI 4.0 software update, the narzo 50 Pro 5G now comes with a Dynamic RAM Expansion (DRE) of up to 8GB, taking its RAM all the way to 16GB with just a few clicks.

Words of Affirmation

As the classic saying goes, “communication is key”. This holds true for highly communicative couples who engage in active listening, verbal encouragement, and constant reassurance. The narzo 50 5Genables you to do all these wherever, whenever with its 5G connectivity that comes at a very affordable price tag, making it one of the most accessible 5G-powered smartphones in the market.

With network speeds that’s a hundred times faster than 4G, and simultaneous 5G support on both SIM cards, you can go ahead and call them with crystal clear audio just to give a small compliment to start their day on a positive note. Trust us, it’ll work!

Acts of Service

If you’re the type to go out of your way just to help alleviate your partner’s load, then the narzo 50 is for you. It’s a budget smartphone that will allow you to do more for your significant other, like carrying them all the way to the highest rank of their favorite mobile game with its powerful Helio G96 Gaming Processor and 120Hz refresh rate.

Let them know that you want to assist them with their day-to-day tasks, and follow through with it. After all, you’ll always be on the go with its 33W Dart Charge and 5000mAh Massive Battery that comes with a Super Power Saving Mode that extends battery life by up to 37 hours, even at just 5% power.

Physical Touch

We Filipinos are always on our phones, and whether it’s for work or leisure, there’s no denying that the weight and build of our daily drivers affect our love for them. If you and your partner share the quirky trait of being overly particular about the certain feel of things, then the narzo 50A Prime is a good choice.

It combines a big, 6.6-inch FHD+ Display with an 8.1mm Ultra Slim body, making it one of the thinnest in the narzo lineup. At only 189g, it gives enough heft without being unwieldy, while still packing a Fast-Side Fingerprint Scanner and a Triple Card Slot. Its Speed Texture design also comes with a diagonal line pattern that adds a grippy feel to the touch.

Quality Time

Finally, for those who prefer uninterrupted one-on-one moments without any distractions, the narzo 50i Prime offers a bare-essentials phone so you two can focus on just enjoying each other’s company.

Powered by a Unisoc T612 processor and backed up by a 3GB+32GB memory combo that’s expandable up to 1TB, the narzo 50i Prime is a simple yet efficient all-rounder device that reminds what technology is meant to do in the first place: provide efficiency so we can spend more time creating special memories with our loved ones.

Snag these narzo models at their lowest price offerings on Shopee Payday Sale this coming February 15, and on Lazada’s Sulit Sweldo Sale from February 13-17.

For more information and latest updates on narzo Philippines, follow the brand’s official Facebook and TikTok pages. Join the fifteen-thousand strong narzo Philippines online community for tips & tricks on your narzo device, and subscribe to its new YouTube channel for more content.

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“The Flash” Unveils Official Character Posters for Batman and Supergirl

A day after revealing the first official trailer of “The Flash,” Warner Bros. Pictures has just debuted three character posters for the DC superhero film - those for Batman, Supergirl and The Flash. 

Watch their worlds collide only in theaters across the Philippines starting June 14.

Watch the film’s trailer at https://youtu.be/3DXdHNAR4u8

Warner Bros. Pictures presents “The Flash,” directed by Andy Muschietti (the “IT” films, “Mama”). Ezra Miller reprises their role as Barry Allen in the DC Super Hero’s first-ever standalone feature film.

Worlds collide in “The Flash” when Barry uses his superpowers to travel back in time in order to change the events of the past. But when his attempt to save his family inadvertently alters the future, Barry becomes trapped in a reality in which General Zod has returned, threatening annihilation, and there are no Super Heroes to turn to. That is, unless Barry can coax a very different Batman out of retirement and rescue an imprisoned Kryptonian… albeit not the one he’s looking for. Ultimately, to save the world that he is in and return to the future that he knows, Barry’s only hope is to race for his life. But will making the ultimate sacrifice be enough to reset the universe?

“The Flash” ensemble also includes rising star Sasha Calle, Michael Shannon (“Bullet Train,” “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”), Ron Livingston (“Loudermilk,” “The Conjuring”), Maribel Verdú (“Elite,” “Y tu mamá también”), Kiersey Clemons (“Zack Snyder’s Justice League,” “Sweetheart”), Antje Traue (“King of Ravens,” “Man of Steel”) and Michael Keaton (“Spider-Man: Homecoming,” “Batman”).

“The Flash” is produced by Barbara Muschietti (the “IT” films, “Mama”) and Michael Disco (“Rampage,” “San Andreas”). The screenplay is by Christina Hodson (“Birds of Prey,” “Bumblebee”), with a screen story by John Francis Daley & Jonathan Goldstein (“Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,” “Spider-Man: Homecoming”) and Joby Harold (“Transformers: Rise of the Beasts,” “Army of the Dead”), based on characters from DC. The executive producers are Toby Emmerich, Walter Hamada, Galen Vaisman and Marianne Jenkins.

Joining director Muschietti behind the camera are director of photography Henry Braham (“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” “The Suicide Squad”), production designer Paul Denham Austerberry (“IT Chapter Two,” “The Shape of Water”), editors Jason Ballantine (the “IT” films, “The Great Gatsby”) and Paul Machliss (“The Gentlemen,” “Baby Driver”), and costume designer Alexandra Byrne (“Doctor Strange,” “Guardians of the Galaxy”); the score is by Benjamin Wallfisch (“The Invisible Man,” the “IT” films).

Warner Bros. Pictures presents a Double Dream/a Disco Factory production of an Andy Muschietti film, “The Flash.” 

It will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures and is set to open in theaters across the Philippines beginning 14 June 2023.

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ABS-CBN’S "G! Kapamilya Tour in Abu Dhabi" feat. Zanjoe Marudo, Daniel Padilla, Kathryn Bernardo, Joshua Garcia Sells Out Platinum Tickets in Less Than a Week

The star power and combustible cast chemistry of Zanjoe Marudo, Daniel Padilla, Kathryn Bernardo, Joshua Garcia and host Eric Nicolas are flexing big time! 

These headliners for ABS-CBN's G! Kapamilya tour stop in Abu Dhabi on March 18 already sold out the highest tier, the Platinum level tickets, in less than a week.

"Everyone is eager to party and have a good time over here. People are hopeful for 2023 and the positive energy that the cast of G! Kapamilya is emitting is generating great excitement in the community. They are looking forward to celebrating with the fun cast," said ABS-CBN Global Head of Events and Managing Director for Europe, Middle East and North Africa Joseph Arnie Garcia.

After the successful return to holding events overseas last year following the long pandemic, ABS-CBN Global levels up in 2023 with a new event brand, G! Kapamilya. The brand promises to be the ultimate event experience for all ages, especially those who are fun, hip and game.

This coming March, ABS-CBN Global is bringing the new G! Kapamilya event brand on a three-city tour in Europe and the Middle East. The tour headlines international stars Zanjoe Marudo, Daniel Padilla, Kathryn Bernardo, and Joshua Garcia with host, popular comedian Eric Nicolas.

Watch the Rock and Rollin' Road to G! Kapamilya: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oJ5dH7gAr4

The exciting experience combines a night of star power, super fresh performances, and a unique meet-and-greet fan session.

Lucky fans in Europe and the Middle East can attend the debut of the G! Kapamilya tour on the following dates, times, locations, and ticket prices:

BARCELONA, SPAIN 

Date: March 11, 2023/SATURDAY 

Venue: ARIBAU MULTICINES 

Gates Open: 5:30pm; 

Show Starts: 7:00pm 

Ticket Prices: a. Platinum: €100; b. Gold: €40; c. Silver: €25

MILAN, ITALY 

Date: March 12, 2023/SUNDAY 

Venue: SPACE ODEON 

Gates Open: 5:30pm; 

Show Starts: 7:00pm 

Ticket Prices: a. Platinum: €100; b. Gold: €40; c. Silver: €25

ABU DHABI, UAE 

Date: March 18, 2023/SATURDAY 

Venue: ABU DHABI NATIONAL THEATRE 

Gates Open: 5:30pm; 

Show Starts: 6:30pm 

Ticket Prices: a. Platinum: AED 275 (SOLD OUT); b. Gold: AED 165; c. Silver: AED 99

All Platinum ticket holders will have a special VIP Access that includes rehearsal passes, signed merchandise, photos with the stars, among others. It’s truly a chance to get up close and personal with your favorite stars.

For guidelines on the VIP Access and to buy tickets now from authorized ticket sellers, visit the TFC Middle East and TFC Europe pages on Facebook.

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HONNE Announces Philippine Concert Tour in May 2023 as Part of South East Asia Tour

Your beloved alt pop duo, HONNE, are coming home after 4 years! 

The "Honne May 2023 Asia Tour Philippines" shows will take place on Wednesday, May 10 at the Araneta Coliseum, Friday, May 12, at the University of Southeastern Philippines Davao, and Sunday, May 14, at the Waterfront Hotel Cebu. 

As part of their Asia Tour, fans will be able to catch a glimpse of their favorite duo in Taipei, Manila, Davao, Cebu, Singapore as well as Kuala Lumpur.

“South East Asia is our second home. We love visiting and playing shows there so so much. That’s why we are incredibly excited to announce our May 2023 Asia tour. It’s been too long so this will be a really special one. Loads of music you’ve not heard live yet and obviously your old favourites too :) Can’t wait to see you soon. Andy & James xx”

Promoted by AEG Presents Asia and Ovation Productions, tickets to "Honne May 2023 Asia Tour Philippines" are priced from PHP850. Local pre-sale will take place from Tuesday, February 14 at 10AM local time to Thursday, February 16. General on sale will take place on Friday, February 17 at 10AM via ticketnet.com.ph (Manila) and smtickets.com (Davao and Cebu).

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