Make Your Summer Weekend Escape Extra Satisfying at Crosswinds Tagaytay

It's the ultimate summer escape - a charming yet exciting lifestyle destination that has become a favorite among locals and tourists.

The 100-ha Crosswinds Tagaytay by Brittany Corp. is an enthralling Swiss-inspired getaway well-loved by many as it lets you soak up nature amid the elegance of its themed communities and the magnificence of some 35,000 lush pine trees spread throughout this beautiful property.

With its convenient proximity to the metro, this upland enclave allows you to escape the sweltering heat of the lowlands and breathe in fresh, clean, pine-scented air while enjoying its picturesque nooks and crannies, sweeping views, as well as its wondrous array of cuisines to satiate your cravings.

No wonder many keep coming back to Crosswinds.

And more so now, Brittany, the luxury residential arm of Vista Land & Lifescapes Inc., continues to expand this premier destination for travel, leisure, and luxury living, treating guests to exciting new offerings and attractions that will make every visit even more exhilarating.

All the more, Crosswinds has become a melting pot of cuisines with the upcoming addition of unique farm-to-table dining concepts - the perfect complement to the existing unique retail concepts, which include Dear Joe, Windmill at Lausanne, Café Yama, Joe's Tavern, and Andersen's Bakery, as well as Cafe Voila, Ruined Project?, Coffee Project, and Napa at Crosswinds.

Families and friends can look forward to more enjoyable activities, too, as they can frolic in the fields, snap some photos, and enjoy the beauty of Crosswinds' strawberry farm and sunflower field - on top of the many pocket gardens, trails, and verdant greenery embracing this expanse.

Crosswinds captivates everyone who passes by, stays for coffee, or enjoys the many sumptuous fares and richness of nature that it can uniquely offer - so much so that many have sought to find their sweet spot within this Swiss oasis in Tagaytay.

Fortunately, Crosswinds has two exclusive, upscale neighborhoods that offer one's dream home, whether you choose to have it as a holiday home, a permanent home, or an investment. While these homes are near the modern conveniences of Crosswinds, Brittany ensures its owners' privacy and utmost safety by installing RFID entry access for these neighborhoods.

The 2.8-ha Alpine Villas will give you an enclave consisting of mid-rise towers in the style of Swiss chalets, surrounded by charming European-inspired cafes and restaurants.

Inspired by the most beautiful Swiss chalet villages, Alpine Villas' five towers, namely Bernese, Blanc, Brienz, Biel, and Basel, are situated 582 meters above sea level and offer an exquisite vantage point to enjoy charming views of Crosswinds' exclusive community and lush green foliage. The towers feature CCTVs and Wi-Fi in common areas. At the same time, the vertical residences, which include studio and one-bedroom units with balconies, are designed to be flexible and space-efficient.

But if you're eyeing lots to build a house on, set your sights on Lausanne.

This 24-ha serene neighborhood, poised to mirror the elegance of its namesake city in Switzerland, will allow residents to luxuriate in wide open spaces, pocket parks, trails, and top-notch amenities and features. On offer is a limited collection of prime residential lots that feature true harmony with nature, as the entire development is built around a vast forest of pine trees sitting half a kilometer above sea level. Thus, residents will be treated to stunning panoramas of the lush hills of Tagaytay, the calm Laguna de Bay, and the metro skyline.

Crosswinds is one exceptional destination that lets you in on the excitement of a fantastic getaway and the luxuriousness of your dream beautiful, private enclave.

For more information on Brittany Corporation's collection of luxury properties, visit www.brittany.com.ph. You may also follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

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HONOR X9a 5G Available via Globe Postpaid Plans with Zero Cash-out, 13 GB Data

Leading global smart devices provider, HONOR, has officially announced the availability of its viral smartphone HONOR X9a 5G via Globe Postpaid Plans. 

Starting May 26, you can now avail HONOR X9a 5G with Zero Cash-out when you renew or apply for GPlan 1799 and above.

Available at select Globe stores and online, you can get HONOR X9a 5G in Emerald Green and Titanium Silver with Zero Cash-out when you renew or apply for GPlan 1799 that comes with Unli All-Net Calls & Text, Landline Calls, and 13GB Data.

“Even months after its release, the demand for HONOR X9a 5G hasn’t decreased, so we are proud to bring another option for HONOR fans to avail our hot-selling smartphone – Zero Cash-out when you avail GPlan 1799,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng.

Experience the Ultra-Tough

Sporting a 120Hz Premium OLED Curved Display, the HONOR X9a 5G brings users a large screen of 6.67-inch with an impressive screen-to-body ratio of 93%, guaranteeing an immersive viewing experience for all your favorite content.

Its ultra-large 5100mAh battery in a compact body allows up to 2 days of daily use for a truly uninterrupted user experience. With just 30 minutes of charging, the HONOR X9a 5G delivers 12.5 hours of video streaming, sparing users from having to worry about their battery.

Arranged along the Matrix Star Ring, the powerful Triple Camera system – comprising a 64MP Ultra-clear Main Camera, a 5MP Wide Angle Camera and a 2MP Macro Camera – allows users to capture their daily lives in photos and videos that can be shared with friends and family at the touch of a button.

Other HONOR Smartphones available with Globe

Other available HONOR smartphones via Globe Postpaid Plans are HONOR X6 (https://new.globe.com.ph/mobile-phones/honor-x6) with one-time cash-out of Php2,000 via GPlan 799 and HONOR 70 5G (https://bit.ly/3MDh25E) with Zero Cash-out via GPlan 1999.

For more information and announcements, you may visit HONOR’s website www.hihonor.com or social media platforms: Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorph/) and TikTok: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines). To check out HONOR’s complete list of retail stores, go to https://www.hihonor.com/ph/retailers/.

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All-Time Favorite Jollibee Chickenjoy Gets a Five-Star Rating from Anne Curtis and PH Food Icons

With many emerging food trends in the ever-growing dining scene, Filipinos are exposed to a variety of choices when it comes to food. A lot are curious to try dishes beyond their usual go-to’s. But when it comes to fried chicken, nothing beats the tried and tested, deliciously satisfying Jollibee Chickenjoy that generations have grown to love and have enjoyed with their families over the years.

Chickenjoy is the top choice for multimedia superstar Anne Curtis, as she gives it a 5-star rating in the number one fast food chain’s new ad.

She’s also joined by several Philippine icons in the food scene like Chef Rolando Laudico who praises Chickenjoy’s crispy flavorful skin, food vlogger Jujumao who loves its juicy and tender meat, and celebrity momfluencer Danica Sotto who regards Chickenjoy as only the best for her family.

Watch them give Chickenjoy a 5-star rating here: https://youtu.be/AlpRHuKAbbE

“The crispylicious, juicylicious, and Philippines’ best-tasting Chickenjoy has everything one would look for in fried chicken. With its 5-star attributes, Chickenjoy will always be something that people will keep coming back to, and we are always happy to serve this all-time favorite that gives joy to our customers and their families all year-round,” said Mari Aldecoa, Assistant Vice President of Bestsellers, Jollibee.

Jollibee Chickenjoy is available nationwide for only PHP 82.00 (1-pc. Solo). Drop by your nearest Jollibee branch and indulge in Chickenjoy’s crispylicious, juicylicious, best-tasting goodness via dine-in, take out, or drive-thru. You can also have it delivered via the Jollibee App, JollibeeDelivery.com, #87000, GrabFood, or Foodpanda!

Share your love for Chickenjoy with the hashtags #PhilippinesBestTasting and #Chickenjoy5Stars. 

For more information and updates on Jollibee’s products, like Jollibee on Facebook, subscribe to Jollibee Philippines on YouTube, and follow @jollibee on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.

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GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV, and GMA News TV Now Available on iWantTFC

Two Asian media giants, ABS-CBN and GMA, make history with the collaboration of ABS-CBN International and GMA Network, Inc. to offer outside of the Philippines GMA’s international channels GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV, and GMA News TV, as well as certain GMA on-demand programs, on iWantTFC starting May 1 this year.

The collaboration benefits iWantTFC viewers in Asia Pacific (APAC), specifically in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Taiwan, Macau, Brunei, Vietnam, India, Laos, Myanmar, and Pakistan; in Europe, covering Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom; in Middle East namely, Afghanistan, Cyprus, Iraq, Israel, Libya, Palestine, Turkey and Yemen; in North Africa covering Algeria, Chad, Djibouti, Malta, Mauritania, Morocco, Somalia, and Tunisia; and in certain territories in the South Pacific/Caribbean Islands where the three GMA channels and certain GMA on-demand programs will be available on iWantTFC.

GMA is the Philippines’ leading broadcasting company, while its overseas arm, GMA International, provides premium Filipino content distributed across multiple platforms globally. GMA International offers a diverse selection of linear and on-demand programming designed to serve the needs of the global Filipino audience.

ABS-CBN’s iWantTFC is the world’s leading Filipino streaming platform. Distributed by ABS-CBN International and its affiliates in their respective countries and territories, iWantTFC continues to solidify its position in the global video streaming industry as the primary home of Filipino stories. Available in 247 countries and territories, iWantTFC is accessible via multiple viewing devices, and has the largest library of Filipino content, whether original movies or series, classic or restored, news, sports, live channels and on-demand shows.

With the agreement, viewers of iWantTFC in select countries and territories in APAC, MENA, Europe, and the South Pacific/Caribbean Islands can enjoy watching GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV, GMA News TV, and GMA programs on demand on iWantTFC, including Maria Clara at Ibarra, Abot Kamay na Pangarap, Apoy sa Langit, First Yaya, and The World Between Us, among others starting May 1.

As GMA Network’s flagship international channel, GMA Pinoy TV delivers exceptional Filipino entertainment and news programming since its inception in 2005. GMA Life TV, on the other hand, was launched in 2008 and delivers a diverse range of program genres that include lifestyle, travel, food, health and beauty, talk and infotainment, blockbuster movies, and top-rated English-dubbed drama series, all available in English and Filipino. Backed by the most trusted and multi-awarded Philippine news and public affairs teams, GMA News TV has been providing global Filipinos with the latest, most comprehensive, and most credible news from the Philippines since 2011. GMA On Demand is the go-to source for the most premium content from GMA with its unparalleled selection of catch-up, subscription, and transactional VOD content.

“GMA Network remains true to our vision of enriching the lives of Filipinos with superior entertainment and the responsible, unbiased, and timely delivery of accurate news and information,” shared GMA Network Senior Vice President for Finance and ICT Ronaldo Mastrili. “This collaboration with ABS-CBN is another validation of this commitment as we make our world-class content available to a wider audience. At the end of the day, the Filipino viewers — our boss — will greatly benefit from this,” he added.

“GMA International takes another bold step in bringing world-class content to our global Filipino audience with this historic collaboration with iWantTFC in selected territories,” said GMA Network First Vice President and Head of International Operations Joseph Francia. “GMA has always welcomed collaborations, especially those that involve bringing Filipinos closer together. We remain grateful for the continued trust of ABS-CBN, this time around through iWantTFC.”

"ABS-CBN has always focused on being in the service of the Filipino. Our iWantTFC platform is committed to providing the widest spectrum of Filipino content appreciated and enjoyed by our countrymen worldwide. We are delighted to add a slate of live streaming channels and popular shows from GMA to our ever-growing news and entertainment offerings. As the home of Filipino stories, we will continue to give our audience easy access to content they trust us to deliver," said ABS-CBN International Managing Director Jun Del Rosario.

For more information or to start watching in your location GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV, and GMA News TV, the latest channel additions to iWantTFC, the home of Filipino stories, visit https://www.iwanttfc.com

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Wilbert Ross, Yukii Takahashi and the Entire Cast of Puregold Channel’s Hit Series “Ang Lalaki sa Likod ng Profile” to Attend Sari-Sari Store Negosyo Convention

Brilliant star power is set to light up the upcoming Puregold Tindahan ni Aling Puring Convention on May 18, 19, and 20, with a posse of entertainment celebrities expected to show up at the World Trade Center in Pasay City, the event’s venue.

Entertainment celebrities such as David Licauco, Yassi Presman, Jane de Leon, Francine Diaz, BINI, BGYO, and more are set to make their presence felt.

Attending as well will be Wilbert Ross and Yukii Takahashi, lead actors of Puregold Channel’s latest digital series, “Ang Lalaki sa Likod ng Profile”. The tandem will be joined by other cast members at a press conference on May 18 that will discuss Puregold’s newest project in its retailtainment portfolio.

The Puregold Sari-Sari Store Negosyo Convention is an annual gathering of thousands of Aling Puring members from all over the country, with over 30,000 small business owners signing up for the event. 

Featuring the theme “Sari-Saring Saya, Sari-Saring Benta,” the convention marks the company’s milestone of amassing 800,000 small business owners nationwide. These are the establishment’s primary customers - sari-sari store owners, bulk buyers, online sellers, caterers, and operators of karinderyas, canteens, and bakeries.

Aling Puring members enjoy perks and privileges that help them grow and expand their businesses. At the forthcoming Puregold Sari-Sari Store Negosyo Convention, for instance, they will be spurred to engage with some of the country’s brightest business minds at free seminars; enjoy value-for-money deals; and get instant freebies.

“Ang Lalaki sa Likod ng Profile” airs on the YouTube Puregold Channel every Saturday as part of the brand’s portfolio of retailtainment projects. The company’s retailtainment concept stresses on connecting to viewers online with riveting, relatable stories.

The series tells the story of Bryce (Wilbert Ross), a young video game enthusiast who ventures into the local dating scene with virtual wingman Angge (Yukii Takahashi). Totally relatable are the comedic, kilig-worthy situations that ensue as Bryce and Angge form a bond online and later sense a strong chemistry between them.

Wilbert Ross cheerfully looks forward to this year’s TNAP convention as he anticipates seeing the show’s ardent fans up close. “Sobrang grateful talaga ako for the opportunity na binigay ng Puregold to be a leading man,” said Ross. “Kaya sobrang excited na rin ako na magpasalamat ng personal sa mga fans namin sa TNAP Convention.”

Also in attendance will be the show’s supporting cast that includes Kat Galang (Genski), Migs Almendras (Ketch), Marissa Sanchez (Bessy), Star Orjaliza (Yaya Aimee), Moi Marcampo (Chili Anne), TJ Valderrama (Cyrus), and Anjo Resurreccion (Jerry).

Two of the creative visionaries behind the series - producer and award-winning filmmaker Chris Cahilig and Victor Villanueva, the director of the show - will be at the event as well. Cahilig will share some thoughts during the press conference.

Villanueva, meanwhile, speaks on his continued collaboration with Puregold. “It’s a thrill to have the chance to keep telling stories for my fellow Filipinos,” he said. “Puregold understands the kind of entertainment that touches everyday people, and it’s a great honor to continue working with them to bring these stories to life.”

Vincent Co, President of Puregold Inc., emphasizes that this is an exciting opportunity for fans of the show. “Viewers have so far shown a warm and enthusiastic reception to ‘Ang Lalaki sa Likod ng Profile,’ he points out. “This is a great chance for them to see members of the cast, live and in person, and check out what makes the series a must-see entertainment.”

Do you want FREE entertainment? Subscribe now to Puregold Channel on YouTube. For more updates, like @puregold.shopping on Facebook, follow @puregold_ph on Instagram and Twitter, and @puregoldph on TikTok.

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Prepare for the Ride of Your Life in Netflix Action Film "Extraction 2" Starring Chris Hemsworth

Chris Hemsworth returns as Tyler Rake in "Extraction 2", the sequel to Netflix's blockbuster action film "Extraction".

After barely surviving the events of the first movie, Rake is back as the Australian black ops mercenary, tasked with another deadly mission: rescuing the battered family of a ruthless Georgian gangster from the prison where they are being held.

Hemsworth reunites with director Sam Hargrave, with Joe and Anthony Russo's AGBO producing and Joe Russo writing. Golshifteh Farahani reprises her role from the first film, with Adam Bessa, Olga Kurylenko, Daniel Bernhardt and Tinatin Dalakishvili also co-starring.

This is a sequel to the first film that was based on the graphic novel 'Ciudad' by Ande Parks, from a story by Ande Parks, Joe Russo & Anthony Russo, with illustrations by Fernando León González. 

Extraction 2 is produced by Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, Mike Larocca, Angela Russo-Otstot, Chris Hemsworth, Patrick Newall and Sam Hargrave, with Jake Aust, Benjamin Grayson, Steven Scavelli, Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely as executive producers.

"Extraction 2" arrives in Netflix on June 16, 2023.

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"Idol Philippines" Season 2 Chester Padilla Releases New Single “Ako Nalang Muna”

Former “Idol Philippines” season 2 contestant Chester Padilla expressed the pain of love in his new single "Ako Na Lang Muna."

The emotional ballad, released under Old School Records and Star Music, talks about the feeling of desperately wanting to be loved. With Kikx Salazar's production and composition, Chester shows his vulnerable side that evokes sorrow and sadness.

“It feels like it was really written for me. I used to be that kind of person who’s willing to love selflessly. I came to a point where I settled for being the temporary fix, the lover who’s content with just the bare minimum,” said Chester.

In 2022, he joined the second season of "Idol Philippines" where he got a Platinum ticket and became known for his performance of "With A Smile" and "Leaves."

“I started doing song covers on day one. I had no idea I would be able to interpret songs and have it released one day,” recalled Chester. “I joined my first reality singing competition ‘Idol Philippines Season 2’ and was able to get one of the four platinum tickets during my audition. The utmost pride I have during that time was I fully realized the kind of singer I aspire to be. I want to be able to touch hearts by telling a story, may it be inspirational or hurtfully piercing.”

As a recording artist, he has released singles such as "Kung Nais Mo Na" and "Dating Atin” while his latest single “Ako Na Lang Muna” has been featured on Spotify’s Fresh Finds Philippines playlist. Some of his musical influences are The Script, Maroon 5, and Coldplay.

Feel the emotions of "Ako Na Lang Muna" available on various music streaming platforms and watch its lyric video on ABS-CBN Music YouTube channel. 

For details, follow Old School Records on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well as Star Music on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube.

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Enter the Expanded Multiverse of "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse"

How do you follow up an Oscar®-winning animated feature which redefined what a CG-animated movie could look like, while introducing a new multicultural version of a classic Marvel superhero?

If you are part of the creative team at Sony Pictures Animation, you up the visual ante, take audiences to new places and offer surprising plot developments while never forgetting the emotional core of the story.

Watch the film’s trailer here: https://youtu.be/oFxDoVKZlN4

“We took everything that we did in the first movie and cranked it to a whole new level,” says filmmaker Christopher Miller, one of the film’s writers and producers. “With this movie, we’re visiting different universes, and each universe has its own aesthetic and own artistic style. Each world is so different visually from the others, and the things that the people at Sony Pictures Animation and Imageworks have designed are limited by absolutely nothing. Anything you can imagine, paint and conceive, they can make an immersive 3D spectacle – and that’s often absolutely jaw-dropping.”

Producer Amy Pascal says, “This movie is a lot bigger and will have all the action that everyone’s looking for. But what I hope we’ll achieve is that the action sequences come out of character development and that you’re always telling a good story – we’ve been quite rigorous about that.”

“I think one point that comes across in the movie is that heroes exist in all cultures,” says producer Avi Arad.

Vision to the Power of Three

“What’s really inspiring is that each one of our new directors was able to bring something unique to the experience, a personal strength or viewpoint that was completely different from ours,” says filmmaker Phil Lord, also a writer and producer for the sequel.

“We’ve often joked about the fact that as a team of three directors, we each have our own individual superpowers,” says Joaquim Dos Santos, who directs the sequel with Kemp Powers and Justin K. Thompson. “Justin was the production designer on the first film, and has an amazing eye for design and knows how to push design especially when you’re visiting all these different worlds. Kemp is obviously an amazing writer. He has this fantastic backlog of work that has received every accolade and deserves even more because he’s an absolute virtuoso. My own background is as a story artist, so I am about telling stories through visual camera work. We are constantly checking each other’s work and showing each other what we are doing, and everybody has a say. It’s a very democratic process.”

A good old friend

“I hope audiences will feel like they’ve been reunited with a good friend,” says Peter Ramsey, one of the directors of the first film and now an executive producer for the sequel. “We want them to hold on tight as Miles goes through some really tricky and treacherous times. Most of all, I hope his journey comes across as powerfully and emotionally strong as it did in the original movie.”

About Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Miles Morales returns for the next chapter of the Oscar®-winning Spider-Verse saga, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn’s full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence. But when the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles finds himself pitted against the other Spiders and must redefine what it means to be a hero so he can save the people he loves most.

Miles Morales returns for the next chapter of the Oscar®-winning Spider-Verse saga, Spider-Man™: Across the Spider-Verse. After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn’s full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters the Spider Society, a team of Spider-People charged with protecting the Multiverse’s very existence. But when the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles finds himself pitted against the other Spiders and must set out on his own to save those he loves most. Anyone can wear the mask – it’s how you wear it that makes you a hero.

Directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, Justin K. Thompson, the screenplay is by Phil Lord & Christopher Miller and David Callaham, based on the MARVEL Comic Books.

Produced by Avi Arad, Amy Pascal, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Christina Steinberg.

The film’s cast is led by Shameik Moore and Hailee Steinfeld, Jake Johnson, Issa Rae, Daniel Kaluuya, Jason Schwartzman, Brian Tyree Henry, Luna Lauren Velez, Greta Lee, Rachel Dratch, Jorma Taccone, Shea Whigham and Oscar Isaac

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International.

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TFC and iWANTTFC Offer Three New Shows Focusing on Inspiration, Positivity, and Good Vibes this Spring

Leading global Filipino media platforms – TFC and iWantTFC, the Home of Filipino Stories - offer more inspiring and positive content to their subscribers around the world on cable, satellite, IPTV, and streaming through three charming new programs this spring.

Ogie Diaz Inspires

Popular comedian, actor, showbiz radio anchor, book author and talent manager Ogie Diaz brings his multifaceted personality to a new show which aims to fill the audience with inspiration, enthusiasm and actionable advice to help them become the best versions of themselves.

“Ogie Diaz Inspires” premiered late April this year. Through intimate interviews with the likes of Sharon Cuneta, Ariel Pineda, Ruffa Gutierrez, Luis Manzano, Janice De Belen, Dr. Vicki Belo, Vice Ganda and more, Ogie is able to bring out life lessons and a dose of good vibes (and some juicy revelations) from the celebrity interviewees. The show is a guaranteed feel-good watch.

"Ogie Diaz Inspires" airs on TFC on Saturdays and streams on iWantTFC outside of the Philippines.

Familia Home Makeover

Inspired by the HGTV show, “Fixer Upper”, real life couple Federico Moreno – son of the late legendary impresario German “Kuya Germs” Moreno, a businessman and currently a board member of the Philippine Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) – and former award-winning child star, also a businesswoman and film producer Harlene Bautista, thought of coming up with a video blog where their team grants a dream home renovation to deserving people and their families.

That show is “Familia Home Makeover” which Moreno and Bautista host. The show aims to spread #BayanihanRevolution where Ninongs and Ninangs (sponsors), Ates and Kuyas (construction folks, suppliers and the like), and the whole community come together to grant a new home (and a new life) to someone deserving.

“Familia Home Makeover” airs on TFC every Sunday. It also streams on iWantTFC in the Philippines and the rest of the world and is available for VOD viewing to TFC IPTV subscribers.

Only Good

Summit Media, a leading digital lifestyle network in the Philippines, partnered with ABS-CBN to air on TFC and stream on iWantTFC its first video-only brand called, “Only Good”.

The aim is to make kababayans across the globe get inspired from watching the stories behind some of the Philippines’ unique homes, staycation destinations, businesses, and Filipino success stories.

Summit Media intends to use the power of video to tell one good – and only good – story at a time. It is deliberate in creating content that spreads positivity, inspiration, and good vibes.

On this show, viewers can find features on exceptional Filipinos who are making their mark in the world, ordinary Filipinos who are doing extraordinary accomplishments in the communities they call home, and Filipinos making a difference in their uniquely special ways.

“Only Good” airs on TFC on Saturdays and Sundays (please refer to the image above for the schedule in your time zone), streams on iWantTFC in the Philippines and the rest of the world and is available for VOD viewing to TFC IPTV subscribers.

For more information on the shows and to subscribe to TFC, visit https://mytfc.com

Watch iWantTFC on a larger screen with select devices, including VEWD, ROKU, and Amazon Fire streaming devices, Android TV, select Samsung Smart TV models, Telstra TV (in Australia), and VIDAA. Visit https://bit.ly/iWantTFC_TVDevices for a complete list of compatible devices, sign-in instructions, and account activation.

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

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TNT's Clever and Creative Video for SIM Registration Goes Viral

Think missing the SIM registration deadline is no big deal? Think again.

Mobile brand TNT's new online video takes viewers on a thrilling ride to show just what might happen if you fail to register your SIM before the April 26 deadline.

In the witty and catchy ad, which has gone viral with over 14 million views on TikTok and 8 million views on YouTube in just two days, what starts as a cozy night for a family quickly turns into a nightmare when a stranger appears at their door.

The tension mounts as the son cautiously opens the door to a woman who identifies herself as “09854980233". The father's suspicion kicks in, accusing the stranger of being a scammer and urging her to leave. But as the woman persists, the family barricades themselves inside, terrified of what might happen next.

Unable to prove her identity, the woman is found alone and rain-drenched on the sidewalk, despite the fact that she is the family's actual mother. 

Watch the videos here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AgJo4hoTBw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqAEPFFSlrI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6tCbApNWvA

‘Mag-SIM Reg Para Hindi SIM Dead’

The mom’s identity in the TNT video represents her SIM, which she had failed to register and was therefore permanently deactivated. Although delivered in a funny way, TNT sends a strong message about the importance of registering one’s SIM to avoid permanent deactivation and all its hassles.

With your SIM being permanently deactivated, you won’t be able to receive one-time passwords (OTPs) for your banking apps or mobile wallets, and therefore won’t be able to access or use your savings and wallet credits. You also won’t be able to access all the apps linked to your mobile number like your social media apps, messaging apps, and delivery apps, or recover a forgotten password linked to your mobile number.

"As the April 26 deadline for SIM registration approaches, we want to remind our customers of the critical need to register their SIM. Failure to do so will lead to permanent SIM deactivation and therefore disconnection from the digital world we rely on daily," said Francis E. Flores, SVP and Head of Consumer Wireless Business – Individual at Smart.

"TNT has always been fun-loving brand that delivers 'saya' to Filipinos, which is why we thought of coming up with a public service announcement that is both informative and entertaining to effectively show the dangers and hassles that come with failing to register your SIM," added Flores.

Viewers of the TNT video have praised it for its creativity, effectively convincing them to finally register their SIM. As of April 16, Smart and TNT continue to lead SIM Registration in the country with 35.6 million registered subscribers.

To avoid permanent SIM deactivation, register your SIM in three easy steps: 

1. Go to smart.com.ph/simreg or to the GigaLife App available on Google Play and Apple App Store; 

2. Input your info and upload your valid ID; and 

3. Wait for confirmation and your FREE 3 GB data.

Register with the Philippines’ Best Mobile Network

TNT is powered by Smart, the Philippines' Fastest and Best mobile network, according to Ookla, the global leader in mobile and broadband intelligence.

Smart is the first and only Philippine mobile operator to win Ookla’s Best Mobile Network award.To get this rare and prestigious citation, Smart won both the Fastest Mobile Network and Best Mobile Coverage awards within Ookla’s Q1-Q2 and Q3-Q4 2022 reporting periods.

To learn more about TNT, follow its official accounts on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, or visit its official website at tntph.com.

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