Is Puregold teasing the year’s panalo collab of the Philippines’ biggest music artists?

Social media has been on fire speculating about Puregold collaborating with the hottest names in the local music scene. The buzz started after Puregold made two teaser posts on their social media this past April 12th that seemed to hint at an announcement involving major Pinoy pop artists. 

The first post from that morning showed the following letters flashing on screen: SL, SB, FG, and BN. Finally, the following letters settled on the screen: GRFSB. These same letters were also in the video’s official title, #Puregold_GRFSB. This first video made it clear what those letters meant: Get ready for something big!

Later that day, another post would drop that provided more clues. Once again, labeled #Puregold_GRFSB, this time the post offered glimpses of multiple silhouetted figures. A close look at the video showed four images: three groups and a singular figure. The video ended by promising more to come in May 2024.

Luckily for curious fans and followers, Puregold served more.

 

On April 17, a video snippet of a song from the band SunKissed Lola was released. Best known for their hit song “Pasilyo” with over 204 million streams on Spotify alone, SunKissed Lola is now officially the first announced band to be part of this major music venture from Puregold.

FANS of the band were thrilled to find that the snippet teased brand new original music from SunKissed Lola. Even from just the 20 seconds shared in the video, it’s clear that fans will have much to look forward to when SunKissed Lola drops an original new song in collaboration with Puregold. 

 

With lyrics like “Burahin ang anumang duda sa sarili mo,” the song promises to be an uplifting and inspiring anthem about confidence and believing in one’s self. Already, this teaser has given a glimpse of the always “panalo” vibe that Puregold has always put out through its various forms of marketing campaigns.

 

Seems like Puregold is looking to accomplish something massive in this music collaboration. Music fans all over the country are already waiting with bated breath for further announcements and confirmations about which artists will be next to link up with the retailer.

 

Stay tuned in! Subscribe now to Puregold Channel on YouTube, like @puregold.shopping on Facebook, follow @puregold_ph on Instagram and Twitter, and @puregoldph on TikTok for more updates.

Globe's This isKwela Online Learning Community offers exciting raffle prizes for new members

Globe's This isKwela Facebook Community is kicking off an exciting series of raffle contests to welcome new raketeros and raketeras into its innovative online learning platform. From April 1 to May 23, 2024, a total of 22 lucky winners will take home amazing prizes, including an iPhone 14 128GB, a Samsung Flip 4 128GB, and 20 Php3,000 GCash prizes.

This isKwela empowers individuals to uplift their lives through learning resources, online tools, and raket tips and hacks. Members can also gain access to the coolest gigs, digital freelancing work, and employment prospects that can help them thrive in today's economy.

 

"This raffle is an excellent opportunity for startup business owners, digital freelancers, content creators, and anyone who wants to earn on the side to join our vibrant This isKwela community. It offers access to invaluable resources that can help them achieve their goals," said RG Orense, Head of Digital and Social Channel Strategy at Globe.

 

"We are committed to empowering Filipinos with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in the digital economy. By incentivizing involvement in This isKwela, we hope to encourage more Filipinos to take part in a digital learning journey while also building a community," said Yoly Crisanto, Globe's Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer.

The raffle will be divided into four rounds, each with its own set of prizes:

●       April 1-11:  1 winner of iPhone 14 128GB and 5 winners of Php3,000 GCash

●       April 15-25: 1 winner of Samsung Flip 4 128GB and 5 winners of Php3,000 GCash

●       April 29-May 9: 5 winners of Php3,000 GCash

●       May 13-23: 5 winners of Php3,000 GCash

 

To participate, individuals must be Globe/TM customers and members of the This isKwela Facebook Group. They need to answer the featured "raket" question pinned on the group's page and register their details, along with proof of group membership and their comment, on the This isKwela Raffle Website.

 

The winners will be announced on the This isKwela Facebook Group and Page within a week after each draw.  They will also be notified via SMS, email, and registered mail.

 

Focusing on practical learning, creating opportunities for income generation, and developing digital skills, This isKwela serves as an essential resource for those looking to flourish in today's society. The raffle series presents an exciting chance for new members to join the community and take advantage of the abundant resources available.

 

To learn more about Globe and its sustainability initiatives, visit www.globe.com.ph.

GMA Network Appoints Nessa Valdellon as Executive Vice President of GMA Pictures

GMA Network, Inc. announces the appointment of Nessa Valdellon as Executive Vice President of GMA Pictures, effective April 1, 2024. She remains as First Vice President of GMA Public Affairs.

In less than a year since her appointment to Senior Vice President of GMA Pictures in 2023, Valdellon has enabled the GMA production arm to become a prominent player in the Philippine cinema landscape.

 

Valdellon produced the internationally-acclaimed film “Firefly,” which won Best Picture not only at the 49th Metro Manila Film Festival in the Philippines but also at the inaugural Manila International Film Festival in Hollywood, California. The romantic drama “The Cheating Game” was GMA’s first offering to screen worldwide on Netflix, hitting the number 1 slot within 24 hours of streaming. 

Nessa Valdellon

In a personal capacity, she was one of the executive producers of independent film "Iti Mapukpukaw (The Missing)" which won Best Picture at the Cinemalaya Film Festival and became the Philippines' Oscar entry for 2024.

 

As GMA Network’s concurrent First Vice President for Public Affairs, Valdellon leads an award-winning department that has put the Philippines on the world stage with its premium content. Public Affairs just received nominations for 6 of its programs in this year’s New York Festivals: one for action drama “Black Rider,” two for “The Atom Araullo Specials” and three for "I-Witness,” GMA’s flagship documentary show which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. The New York Festival Medalists will be announced mid-April. 

IMAGINATION AWAITS: WATCH THE TRAILER FOR “HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON,” STARRING ZACHARY LEVI AND ZOOEY DESCHANEL

THIS summer, enter a world where anything you draw comes to life. Zachary Levi and Zooey Deschanel make dreams come true in Harold and the Purple Crayon, exclusively in cinemas this August.

About Harold and the Purple Crayon

Inside of his book, adventurous Harold (Zachary Levi) can make anything come to life simply by drawing it. After he grows up and draws himself off the book’s pages and into the physical world, Harold finds he has a lot to learn about real life – and that his trusty purple crayon may set off more hilarious hijinks than he thought possible. When the power of unlimited imagination falls into the wrong hands, it will take all of Harold and his friends’ creativity to save both the real world and his own. Harold and the Purple Crayon is the first film adaptation of the beloved children’s classic that has captivated young readers for decades.  

 

Directed by Carlos Saldanha and produced by John Davis, the live-action hybrid family adventure/comedy stars Zachary Levi, Lil Rel Howery, Benjamin Bottani, Jemaine Clement, Tanya Reynolds with Alfred Molina and Zooey Deschanel. The film’s screenplay is written by David Guion & Michael Handelman, based on the book by Crockett Johnson.

Watch the trailer:

In cinemas in August, Harold and the Purple Crayon is distributed in the Philippines by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Connect with the hashtag #HaroldAndThePurpleCrayon @columbiapicph 

(Photo & Video Credit: “Columbia Pictures”)

“Love. Die. Repeat.” Bids Goodbye with a Lingering Lesson to Viewers

 

 

JOIN Ultimate Star Jennylyn Mercado and highly-talented actor Xian Lim as their characters in “Love. Die. Repeat.” prove that every ending is a new beginning.

 

This Wednesday (March 27), the high-rating series airs its shocking yet heartwarming finale on GMA Prime.

Jennylyn Mercado & Xian Lim 

While Angela (Jennylyn) and Bernard (Xian) try to rekindle their marriage, the obsession of Elton (Mike Tan) and Chloe (Valeen Montenegro) will keep their lives complicated.

Elton will do everything to get Angela back in his life, even if it means abducting her. Meanwhile, Chloe is ready to kill anyone just to fight for her selfish love for Bernard.

Jennylyn Mercado 

But now that Bernard is the one stuck in a time loop, he will try to save Angela from the hands of Elton and Chloe. Will his attempts succeed, or will Bernard completely lose Angela in the end? Is there still a chance for them to start over again?

 

As the series bids farewell, viewers are expressing their love for the show. Based on some comments on GMA Network's Facebook page, “Ito ‘yung series na maganda ang storyline. Sobrang daming twists. I’m always watching until the end!”

Xian Lim 

Some netizens also express their opinions on time loops. One said, “Ang swerte ni Angela. May option siyang bumalik sa past. Sana may ganito talaga in real life.” Others replied, “May consequences din kung magkatotoo ito. Mas mabuti pa rin to enjoy the present.”

Don’t miss the finale of “Love. Die. Repeat.” this March 27 at 8:50 p.m. on GMA Prime. The program also has a delayed telecast on GTV at 10:50 p.m.

Global Pinoys can also catch the program via GMA Pinoy TV. For more stories about the Kapuso Network, visit www.GMANetwork.com.

Taste the different flavors of romance in “Recipes of Love

 

THEY say food is a great start to great love stories. This March 31 (Sunday), explore love in different forms and representations as GMA Public Affairs presents “Recipes of Love.”

 

A drama special that is sure to tickle the taste buds of viewers, Recipes of Love whips a hearty offering of true-to-life love stories that blend food and relationships featuring this generation’s notable actors.

For its first recipe, Kapuso actress Katrina Halili and sought-after Sparkle actor Martin del Rosario try to defend their love against all odds in “Tortang Talong with Tuna.”

 

A single mother of two, Gemmalyn (Katrina) works hard to grow her small eatery (carinderia) for her children. She is gifted as a natural cook and can come up with simple recipes that leave her customers returning for more. One of her popular dishes is “Tortang talong with tuna,” or eggplant omelet with tuna.

 Katrina Halili 

Through her small business, Gemmalyn meets Jonathan (Martin). At first, Jonathan is just one of Gemmalyn’s frequent customers. They become close and eventually fall for each other.

 

Jonathan does not mind that Gemmalyn is a single parent with two kids – something that the latter is truly grateful for.

Martin del Rosario 

But as it turns out, Jonathan comes from a rich family. When Jonathan introduces Gemmalyn to them, they immediately object to their relationship. They trample on Gemmalyn's being and try to keep her away from Jonathan.

 

Jonathan is determined to fight for Gemmalyn, but to what extent can the two lovers endure all the pain?

 Katrina Halili & Martin del Rosario

Don’t miss the first serving of “Recipes of Love,” featuring “Tortang Talong with Tuna” this March 31, before “The Atom Araullo Specials” on GMA Network.

 

The second story, headlined by Max Collins and Luis Hontiveros, airs on May 19.

 

Global Pinoys can catch “Recipes of Love” via GMA Pinoy TV.

 

For more stories about the Kapuso Network, visit www.GMANetwork.com. 

 

MTRCB bans film “Chasing Tuna in the Ocean” over nine-dash line

THE Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) announced today its decision to ban the film “Chasing Tuna in the Ocean” from domestic exhibition, citing scenes that prominently display the controversial nine-dash line.

The film has been slapped with an “X” rating, categorizing it as "Not for Public Exhibition" within the Philippines.

The decision comes after a thorough review by the MTRCB Committee on First Review, which concluded that the film's depiction of the nine-dash line symbolizes China's territorial claim over the South China Sea. Said depiction is considered an attack against the prestige of the Republic of the Philippines and is violative of Section 3 (c) of Presidential Decree No. 1986 (PD No. 1986).

"The MTRCB will continue to exercise its powers and prerogatives consistent with its mandate, and as Filipinos, we shall not tolerate any content that undermines the prestige of the Republic of the Philippines," MTRCB Chairperson and CEO Lala Sotto said on Thursday.

“As it stands, ‘Chasing Tuna in the Ocean’ won’t be exhibited in the Philippines. However, given that the ‘X’ rating was imposed by the Committee on First Review, under PD No. 1986, Producers are not precluded from applying before the Board a request for a Second review, provided, however, that they submit a revised material with the contentious scenes deleted to adhere to the MTRCB Charter. This serves as a reminder to producers to conform with MTRCB standards,” Sotto emphasized.

"Chasing Tuna in the Ocean" records the hardships of the fishermen fishing for tuna in the Indian Ocean, and presents the fearlessness and responsibility of the fishermen from a delicate perspective.