DonBelle’s “An Inconvenient Love,” “Dirty Linen,” and Vice Ganda’s “Everybody, Sing!” Win at the ContentAsia Awards 2023

ABS-CBN, the leading content provider in the country, won the most awards among all the nominees from the Philippines at the ContentAsia Awards 2023 held at Bangkok, Thailand.

ABS-CBN’s community singing game show “Everybody, Sing!”, hosted by Vice Ganda, and Star Cinema’s “An Inconvenient Love,” starring Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano, won Best Asian Original Game Show and Best Asian Feature Film/Telemovie, respectively

“Tingnan mo nga naman, when it rains, it pours. Ang daming good news. Ang taray ng “Everybody, Sing!”, puro international awards ang napapanalunan at nano-nominate. I’m just so happy. Ang daming winning moment,” Vice Ganda said in her Instagram live after the awarding ceremony to express her gratitude.

Meanwhile, the Kapamilya hit series “Dirty Linen” bagged the Silver Award for Best Asian Drama for a Single Market in Asia, while the Philippine adaptation of “Flower of Evil” clinched the Bronze Award for Best TV Format Adaptation (Scripted) in Asia.

Dreamscape Entertainment head Deo Endrinal, Ruel Bayani, head of ABS-CBN International Production, Kylie Manalo-Balagtas, Marcus Joseph Vinuya, and Carlina dela Merced, ABS-CBN Entertainment Business Unit heads, represented the company at the awards night.

The ContentAsia Awards are owned and operated by ContentAsia, a 17-year-old information platform curated to offer insights into Asia’s content environment, which aims to recognize media and produtions that authentic Asian stories and entertainment to screens around the world.

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How GATORADE, the Official Electrolyte Drink of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, Becomes a Part of Athletes’ Winning Legacy

Dwight Ramos has powered through rigorous training sessions and tune up games against select teams from Europe, as well as the Ukraine U-21 team in Estonia and Lithuania.

This Gilas Pilipinas key player refuses to be slowed down by injury - and a big part of injury prevention is proper exercise and hydration. By fueling up and replenishing electrolytes lost during games and practice, Ramos doesn’t miss out on any session in between flights from Manila to China for tune up games.

Now in the final stages of Gilas’ prep behind closed doors, Ramos can go the extra mile with Gatorade, the official electrolyte partner of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023.

Staying hydrated is the key to longevity - proven quite a number of times by another key player for Gilas and resident import of Barangay Ginebra - Justin Brownlee - who had to learn this lesson the hard way.

Amidst uncomfortable playing conditions in the Cambodia Southeast Asian Games earlier this year, Brownlee battled with cramps and had to miss a crucial part of the match due to fluid loss.

“His legs were cramping up due to the heat and exhaustion,” said Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes when the Philippines lost 68-79 to host team Cambodia in a match played under 41-degree weather.

However, the six-time PBA champion bounced back stronger and more determined than ever to lead Gilas in their redemption tour, bringing the SEA Games gold medal within reach.

After all, in every 40-minute, high stakes game, players need to give their all while battling fatigue and exhaustion. That’s why Gatorade, the official electrolyte drink of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, plays a valuable role in the biggest basketball stage.

Players need to keep rehydrating with the necessary fluids and replacing lost electrolytes to keep them playing longer and the Gatorade formula has been proven to do just that by scientists, nutritionists, and world class athletes for more than 50 years.

With qualifying teams all over the world coming to the Philippines, the tournament can expect the world’s number 1 sports drink to keep world class players fueled up for every match.

To date, other countries have completed their lineup, while the Gilas Pilipinas coaching staff will finalize the final national roster after a round of friendly games with other participating countries.

Among those expected to play are Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic (Slovenia), Denver Nuggets’ Jamal Murray (Canada), Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Canada), Utah Jazz's Lauri Markkanen (Finland), Chicago Bulls' Nikola Vucevic (Montenegro) and Gatorade’s own ambassador from the Minnesota Timberwolves, Karl Anthony Towns (Dominican Republic).

Representing the Philippines, Utah Jazz’s Jordan Clarkson will don the Gilas blue jersey, rallying the country’s best athletes towards victory

With these basketball superstars on the stage, Gatorade is sure to make history one bottle and one game at a time.

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IAM Worldwide Amazingly Welcomes Newest Global Ambassador PARK SEO JUN

IAM Worldwide, a trailblazing company in the health and wellness industry, proudly announces a groundbreaking collaboration with internationally acclaimed South Korean superstar Park Seo Jun as newest global ambassador.

Park Seo Jun’s prolific career spans both television and film, and his exceptional talents have garnered him a dedicated fan base worldwide. Known for his remarkable performances in hit dramas such as “What's Wrong with Secretary Kim”(2018), “Itaewon Class” (2020) and the newly released films “Dream” (2023) with singer-actress IU and “Concrete Utopia” (2023) with Park Bo Young, he has captivated audiences with his charisma, versatility, and dedication to his craft. Park Seo Jun also plans to continue his global popularity through the Hollywood movie “The Marvels” and the Netflix series “Gyeongseong Creature”, which are both scheduled to be released in the second half of this year.

As a testament to his soaring popularity, Park Seo Jun boasts a staggering 25 million followers and counting on Instagram. Indeed, IAM Worldwide is thrilled to have him on board as an advocate for its exceptional products.

IAM Worldwide's President and Founder, Allen Marvin Yu Eder, asserts that the inclusion of Park Seo Jun is a strategic move to connect with the millennial and Gen Z audience. Eder elaborated, "Mr. Park Seo Jun is the embodiment of our company's values and aspirations. As a global icon, he effortlessly resonates with the youth, making him the perfect ambassador for IAM Worldwide."

Furthermore, Vice President and Founder Aika Lorraine Uy highlights the immense cultural influence of Korean pop culture among Filipinos, and how Seo Jun’s magnetic appeal seamlessly aligns with the company's mission to inspire and engage with its youthful audience. Uy remarked, "Being associated with the amazing Park Seo Jun is already a triumph for us. We firmly believe that his collaboration will exponentially expand our presence and customer base, not only in the Philippines but also internationally."

Concurrently, General Manager and Founder Joanna Mañego reflects on the significance of this partnership as a pivotal juncture for the company. Mañego emphasized, "Having a star like Park Seo Jun as our ambassador during this crucial phase of expansion is a source of immense pride. His genuine belief in IAM Worldwide's products will undoubtedly encourage more individuals to embrace a healthy lifestyle."

Park Seo Jun will share his endorsement and support to IAM Worldwide's remarkable line of products: AMAZING Pure Organic Barley, a powdered drink made from organically grown Barley grass in Australia, AMAZING Acai Berry Extract that effectively protects the body from the damaging effects of free radicals, enhance one’s memory while promoting skin elasticity, AMAZING Grape Juice with Garcinia Cambogia, a popular supplement that is "a revolutionary fat burner" and "a breakthrough in natural weight loss”, and AMAZING Choco-Barley, known to have lots of health benefits to detoxify our bodies.

There’s no denying that the partnership between IAM Worldwide and Park Seo Jun signifies a shared commitment to promoting health, wellness, and vitality. Park Seo Jun’s influential voice and genuine dedication to personal well-being align seamlessly with IAM Worldwide's mission to inspire individuals to embrace healthier lifestyles.

To know more information about IAM Worldwide.

Visit the Website: www.iam-worldwide.com 

Facebook: facebook.com/iamworldwideofficial 

Instagram: @iamworldwidecorporation

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Netflix to Release the Epic Science-Fantasy "Rebel Moon" on December 22

From Zack Snyder, the filmmaker behind 300, Man of Steel, and Army of the Dead, comes "Rebel Moon," an epic science-fantasy event decades in the making. When a peaceful colony on the edge of a galaxy finds itself threatened by the armies of a tyrannical ruling force, Kora (Sofia Boutella), a mysterious stranger living among the villagers, becomes their best hope for survival. Tasked with finding trained fighters who will unite with her in making an impossible stand against the Mother World, Kora assembles a small band of warriors - outsiders, insurgents, peasants and orphans of war from different worlds who share a common need for redemption and revenge. As the shadow of an entire Realm bears down on the unlikeliest of moons, a battle over the fate of a galaxy is waged, and in the process, a new army of heroes is formed.

Starring Sofia Boutella, Djimon Hounsou, Ed Skrein, Michiel Huisman, Doona Bae, Ray Fisher, with Charlie Hunnam and Anthony Hopkins as the voice of 'Jimmy'.

Also starring Staz Nair, Fra Fee, Cleopatra Coleman, Stuart Martin, Ingvar Eggert Sigurðsson, Alfonso Herrera, Cary Elwes, Rhian Rees, E. Duffy, Jena Malone, Sky Yang, Charlotte Maggi, Corey Stoll

"Rebel Moon: A Child of Fire" to be released on December 22, 2023 and "Rebel Moon: The Scargiver" on April 19, 2024 only on Netflix.

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BAYAD Partners with Go VIP Center to Empower Filipinos with More Payment Options

Bayad, the pioneer brand in the outsourced payment collection system, has partnered with Go VIP Center, a leading business solutions and financial services provider, to enable customers with more convenient ways to pay their bills.

Under the partnership, more than 1,000 Go VIP payment centers can now accept bills payments for different utilities and government contributions including the Manila Electric Company (Meralco), PLDT, and Metro Manila Development Authority.

The new feature is on top of the usual money transfer, remittance, airtime loading, delivery, and microinsurance services offered in Go VIP payment centers.

Go VIP Center President and CEO Julie M. Estares said the partnership with Bayad is aligned with their mission to deliver innovative and convenient financial solutions to Filipinos.

“By integrating Bayad's payment collection system into our services, we can enhance the convenience and accessibility of bill payments for our customers, further streamlining their financial transaction,” she said.

For his part, Bayad President and CEO Lawrence Y. Ferrer said the partnership aims to provide customers with more accessible physical touchpoints for bills payment.

“Partnering with Go VIP Center continuously inspires us to rethink the level of convenience we can provide to the customers that we both serve. This is why we’re proactively expanding our biller ecosystem as we maximize a one-stop-shop payment experience especially for our kababayans who are always on the go. Our goal has always been centered on elevating the financial experience of Filipinos,” he said.

A wholly owned unit of Meralco, Bayad enables partners to attain nationwide presence and provides end-to-end support services for efficient payment and collection processing.

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