K-Hip Hop artist pH-1 is making his Philippine debut on May 3, 2023 at The Filinvest Tent, Alabang.
Karpos Live is bringing pH-1’s About Damn Time Asia tour to Manila following the previously announced dates in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, Bangkok, and Hong Kong.
Park Jun-won, more famously known as pH-1, is a South Korean rapper who has made waves in the Korean hip-hop scene since 2016 with his debut single, “Wavy”.
His interest in hip-hop and rap was heavily influenced by his childhood growing up in New York, where he said that all the kids listened to Eminem, 50 Cent and Jay-Z. It was only natural that this ignited his passion to pursue a career in music that eventually, after consistent uploads to SoundCloud, caught the attention of Korean global superstar, Jay Park–founder of H1GHR MUSIC, an international hip-hop and R&B label.
Since signing to the label, he has released two albums, Halo in 2019 and BUT FOR NOW LEAVE ME ALONE in 2022. His discography features notable collaborations with Jay Park, Mokyo, Owen, and more recently, American R&B singer-songwriter, UMI.
If his collaborations are a testament to his songwriting prowess, his live shows speak volumes to him being a natural-born performer.
You get to experience the whole spectrum at a pH-1 show—from slow and laid-back beats to picking up the tempo for his more upbeat and high intensity songs.
His energy doesn’t falter and neither will yours with his ability to command the stage and engage with the audience. Whether you’re a new listener or a long-time fan, it’s easy to go all in and have a damn good K-Hip Hop show when it’s pH-1’s. If there’s one you should go to, it’s this one.
Karpos Live Presents: pH-1 on May 3 at The Filinvest Tent, Alabang. Tickets go on-sale March 17, 1PM via tickelo.com.
Ticket prices below: GA (Early Bird until March 30): PHP 3,725 GA (Regular): PHP 4,250 VIP (inclusive of M&G): PHP 5,300 *Inclusive of ticketing fees.
The world’s favorite cookie OREO has teamed up with the world’s number one K-Pop sensation BLACKPINK to bring bespoke products, collectibles, and events to fans!
OREO, the world’s favorite cookie, celebrated the launch of the OREO x BLACKPINK collaboration across the Philippines today.
This epic collaboration between the two brands is encapsulated by the stylishly designed icon of the OREO cookie donning the symbolic crown of BLACKPINK, a hallmark of BLACKPINK’s first full studio album — “THE ALBUM”.
In this collaboration, all OREO cookies in the regular flavors of OREO Vanilla, OREO Chocolate, and more will don the chic limited-edition packaging, delighting fans with its full variety of flavors. Moreover, BLACKPINK fans (BLINKs) will also enjoy two iconic BLACKPINK-inspired flavors born out of this collaboration — “Black” version featuring our original Black OREO cookie with Pink strawberry cream filling and “Pink” version featuring a Pink OREO Cookie with dark chocolate cream filling.
Fans of OREO and BLACKPINK can anticipate limited edition BLACKPINK memorabilia as a forever keepsake of this collaboration. These include the following:
Regular OREO Packs – Endorsed by BLACKPINK members – Fans can collect the products featuring all four members’ autographs, presented at random on the front of each OREO x BLACKPINK packaging. While stocks last.
OREO Multipacks of 9s and 6s – Containing a surprise BLACKPINK collectible photo card – All flavors of OREO Multipacks will feature a total of 10 different picture cards to be collected, one card at random included in each pack. The picture cards will feature two of each BLACKPINK member JISOO, JENNIE, ROSÉ, and LISA, and two group photos of the members.
Get a personalized video message from BLACKPINK with a purchase of any special edition packs – Consumers can scan the QR code on regular OREO packs or visit the website www.OREOBLACKPINK.com, sign up for an account, and scan the barcode of special edition packs to receive free mobile wallpaper downloads and a personalized video message from BLACKPINK. Fans can easily share these videos on social media or save a copy of this special OREO moment with BLACKPINK forever. There are eight videos to be collected, two from each BLACKPINK member. Limited to one video per product barcode per day.
OREO x BLACKPINK is OREO’s latest collaboration with some of the biggest names in show business, joining the ranks of OREO x Lady Gaga at the edge of glory, a campaign that ran in the U.S., Canada, and Europe in 2021. OREO x BLACKPINK will be exclusively sold in Asian markets, including the Philippines, as well as Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, & South Korea. In the Philippines, the full range of OREO x BLACKPINK products will be available in major retailers and e-commerce channels starting January 15, 2023. Fans from the region can indulge in these special edition cookies to celebrate BLACKPINK’s stylish march across the Asian leg of their BORN PINK world tour come early 2023.
“We are absolutely thrilled to welcome international K-Pop sensation, BLACKPINK as brand ambassadors for our newest collaboration in Asia. This campaign will see BLACKPINK, known for their fierce, resilient, and confident image, unleash their playfulness when they “Twist, Lick, and Dunk” with OREO, a favorite cookie among many Asian families that begs to be played with. OREO has worked very closely with BLACKPINK members JISOO, JENNIE, ROSÉ, and LISA to co-create a bespoke range of limited-edition cookies, collectible picture cards, and AI-powered personalized videos that will give BLINKs an up-close experience with their idols to encourage them to Stay Playful,” said Vikram Chandratrey, Marketing Head, Oreo SEA & Indonesia, Mondelēz International.
OREO Philippines held the #OREOBLACKPINK Launch Party at the Trinoma Activity Center in Quezon City on January 11, 2023, to celebrate the launch of the limited edition OREO x BLACKPINK cookies and collectibles. At the event, some of Manila’s most influential personalities including social media sensation Mimiyuuuh, renowned celebrities Sheena Halili, Sharlene San Pedro, with Richard Juan, Arshie Larga, Pamela Swing, and Big Boy Blink Migs, joined fellow BLINKS in a fun-filled day of energetic and playful connections with OREO x BLACKPINK. Filipino BLINKS were able to interact with each other at the event’s engagement activities like the Photo Selfie Studio, VDO Website Area, and BLINK Lounge Areas. Those who pre-registered for the event also received exclusive OREO x BLACKPINK merchandise.
In addition to purchasing the limited-edition OREO X BLACKPINK cookies and collectibles, fans are encouraged to share their experience and connect with like-minded communities with the hashtags #OREOBLACKPINK and #OREOBLACKPINKPH on all social media posts. Through this collaboration, OREO hopes to inspire BLINKs and OREO fans to share their playful discovery of the full variety of OREO BLACKPINK cookies and indulge in them during bonding moments with friends and families to create unique and lasting memories.
Fans can expect more exciting activities to be announced and shared on local OREO pages. Watch out for the upcoming OREO x BLACKPINK mega sale date bundles in Mondelēz Philippines e-commerce platforms.
Moreover, get the chance to win exclusive OREO x BLACKPINK merchandise when you purchase OREO x BLACKPINK products. Full details about the online raffle draw will be shared on OREO’s Facebook page soon.
There’s no more reason to miss this year’s most anticipated concert as mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) announced that it will offer live pay-per-view access of Eraserheads’ “Huling El Bimbo” Concert 2022 via the all new Smart LiveStream App.
For only Php 650, fans can stream the iconic OPM rock band’s concert as they dish out their generation-defining hits like ‘Ang Huling El Bimbo’, ‘Minsan’, ‘Magasin’, ‘Spoliarium’, and more.
The concert will be held on Dec. 22 at 8:30 p.m. at the SMDC Festival Grounds in Parañaque City. For Smart subscribers who were not able to secure tickets early on, the concert will be made available via the Smart LiveStream app, formerly known as GigaPlay.
This pay-per-view comes on the heels of the launch of Smart Live, which gives Smart subscribers first dibs access to perks in the country’s most epic happenings – from concerts, sports events, and more.
As part of Smart Live, Smart subscribers also enjoyed a special 10 percent discount on Eraserheads’ ‘Huling El Bimbo’ concert tickets last November. Smart also raffled off concert tickets exclusive to subscribers.
Subscribers can pay by charging it to their postpaid bill, prepaid load, or credit card. The live pay-per-view will allow users to livestream the full concert.
Download the Smart LiveStream App Available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, Smart LiveStream App features epic live content optimized to stream seamlessly on the country’s leading wireless provider, transforming your mobile phone into a virtual concert and sports arena.
The video streaming app showcases top sports (FIBA, NBA, Gilas, UAAP, PVL) and premium music events.
The app is open to all Smart Prepaid, Smart Postpaid, Smart Bro, Smart Infinity, and TNT subscribers, who only need mobile data to access all exclusive content and experience high-quality videos, anytime and anywhere.
To make the most of the Smart LiveStream App, subscribers may register to Power All 99, which comes with 8 GB for all sites and apps, Unli TikTok, and Unli Texts to All Networks valid for 7 days for only Php99.
Ovation Productions, promoter in the Philippines of the ROAD TO ULTRA electronic music festival presents world famous DJ Alesso on December 17, 2022 at the SMDC Festival Grounds. Also featured is Acraze.
Alesso (Alessandro Renato Rodolfo Lindblad) is a Swedish DJ and music producer who has worked with numerous artists, Including Tove Lo, Hailee Steinfeld, Calvin Harris, Katy Perry, Usher, David Guetta, Sebastian Ingrosso, and Liam Payne, among others. He has performed at numerous music festivals including Coachella, ULTRA, Electric Daisy Carnival, Creamfields, and Tomorrowland. In 2012, MTV named Alesso one of the “EDM Rookies to Watch” and has since gotten to be one of the world’s top DJs.
Hailing from Stockholm, Alesso won over his country from the very start of his career. His single Calling (Losing My Mind) with the legendary Swedish House Mafia’s Sebastian Ingrosso and Grammy award-winning OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder, was certified 2x Platinum in Sweden while also reaching no. 1 on Billboard’s US Hot Dance Club Songs.
Alesso’s ascension was sped up with the success of 2014’s Heroes (We Could Be) featuring Tove Lo which was certified platinum in the U.S. With his production genius and honest songwriting on full display, the track became a worldwide hit. Again, he reached no. 1 on Billboard’s US Dance Club Songs and was certified Platinum.
Alesso’s other hits include Remedy reaching no. 1 on the US Dance Airplay chart, When I’m Gone, Only You, If I Lose Myself, Under Control, In The Middle, Let Me Go, Is That For Me, among others
With his music and visuals, Alesso creates experiences that have made him one of the genre’s most celebrated performers. In 2012, he joined Madonna as the opener during her MDNA tour.
Alesso performs in Manila on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at the SMDC Festival Grounds also featuring Acraze. Support Acts are Ace Ramos, Martin Pulgar, Marc Marasigan, Rico Arce, KATDJ, Deuce, Katsy Lee, and David Ardiente,
The much anticipated event is sponsored by ONE 2 SHOP, ANGKAS, TAPGO TV, and BUSINESS MIRROR. Radio partners are Wish 107.5, Magic 89.9, 99.5 Play FM, RX 93.1, Wave 89.1, Neo Retro 105.9, Home Radio 97.9. Produced by Ovation Productions. Tickets available via OVATIONTICKETS.COM and TICKETNET.COM.PH
After a three-year long wait, Wanderland Music & Arts Festival is officially back on track after announcing their first wave of artists for their highly-anticipated return set on March 4 & 5, 2023.
The Wave 1 lineup consists of 11 acts that span across the globe with different styles, flairs, and influences, so there’s plenty to be excited about.
Let us give you a rundown.
Phoenix makes pivotal return
Right off the bat–Phoenix, a pop-alternative band from France, was announced to headline next year’s season.
Phoenix has been well-loved by Filipino fans, many who have been following them since the early 2000s. The opportunity to catch the band’s electrifying sounds and infectious melodies live is a champion move and is something one simply cannot pass up–again.
Wanderland 2023 will mark Phoenix’s third visit to the country and we can only imagine what a spectacle it will be.
Soulful, swoon-worthy superstars
Fall into a dream-like state with soft, lush, and sentimental tunes from Men I Trust (CA) and Stephen Day (US). With carefully-curated melodies and thoughtfully-written lyrics, both artists lead the pack for music that’s perfect for embracing and romanticizing life.
If there’s something that could get you feeling like you’re on cloud nine, you’ve found your go-to’s.
Applaud to Asian acts
Wanderland also sets the stage for discovery and celebration of Asian music. Hailing from Taiwan are alternative-indie pop rock band, Sunset Rollercoaster, and singer-rapper, Leo Wang and making waves from South Korea are alternative K-Pop band, Balming Tiger and K-HipHop artist, George. They are all set to make their debut in the Philippines next year and we’re pumped to experience the diversity and exciting talent from our friends in the region.
It’s about time we make more noise for Asian music!
Locals with versatile sounds and vocals
No Rome, a homegrown artist now based in London, is known for his collaborations with The 1975, Charli XCX, and dijon, but don’t be fooled—his solo music gets you even more hooked through his mix of shoegaze, R&B, and electronic dream-pop guaranteed to fall into your last song syndrome list.
Blaster, whorecently pursued a solo career from the band, IV of Spades, made headlines when he debuted DISKO FOREVER (Japanese Version)—yes, the song is completely sung in Japanese! If this is any indication of what an experimental journey his music holds, then we’re all ears (and dance shoes ready) for what he has prepared for his festival performance.
August Wahh has been establishing her name in the music scene not only locally, but internationally, having been invited to the ASEAN Music Showcase Festival and opening for artists like Daniel Caesar and RAC. If you’re looking to get into the vibe of neo-soul music, August Wahh is your girl.
The Sundown, based in Cebu and champions of Wanderbattle 2020, is finally making their way to Manila to bring their nostalgic anthems and tasteful Cebuano sounds on the Wanderland stage. As their name suggests, should we have them play the sunset slot?
It’s already a packed roster but it’s just the beginning of the greatest comeback of team Wanderland.
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Regular Wanderer tickets: PHP 6,500+
Star Wanderer (VIP) tickets: PHP 11,000+
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Ayala Land makes Christmas happen with the return of Festival of Lights 2022!
After running virtual editions of the Festival of Lights to continue the well-loved tradition while ensuring safety during the pandemic, the most anticipated family Christmas tradition is back LIVE and ON-GROUND at Ayala Triangle Gardens with never-before-seen features to usher a BIGGER and BRIGHTER celebration.
Bobby Dy, Ayala Land President and CEO, shares, “The Festival of Lights is more than just a visual spectacle and delightful sounds. It is a well-loved annual tradition that has enabled us to connect with the community in a very unique way. It has brought joy to millions as it brings together people from all walks of life and from all over the country.”
In partnership with Kroma and Acid House, Ayala Land begins the affair with a fun and quirky introduction to the actual Light Show. Aimed to build a celebratory vibe by creating excitement in light the two-year pause, the intro video—following the idea of “The Christmas Lights Factory”—suggests that Santa and the elves are working hard to bring the Light Show back. Projected on the canopy façade, everyone gathered at Ayala Triangle Gardens will catch the elves as they prepare the Christmas lights machine to work. As soon as it does, the machine produces lights of various shapes, colors, and sizes. The elves, then, pick these up and transport each element from the screen to the trees surrounding ATG. It ends with Santa with a powerful switch that turns everything on, ready for the Light Show.
Director Ohm David and Lighting Designer Sueyen Austero conceptualized this year’s grand presentation. As Christmas tunes play, visuals will be projected on the trees around ATG. It begins with moving constellations that slowly form colorful indigenous patterns to tell the story of creation. As the scene builds, the screen blacks out then reveals stars, halos, parols, and other festive icons, which then merge to form a kaleidoscope of images. Moving and turning, it will ultimately end with an explosion of colors.
Accompanying the light show are three holiday medleys. The first is an orchestral rendition headed by the Manila Symphony Orchestra, followed by an upbeat TikTok rendition arranged by Jazz Nicolas and Mikey Amistoso, in collaboration with Tris Suguitan. The show concludes with a soothing chorale rendition by Jazz Nicolas and Mikey Amistoso.
The Festival of Lights has been globally recognized as as one of the best Christmas displays in the world, with many awards and citations received over the years. Bobby Dy furthers, “It’s a platform to showcase the Filipino talent. Together with our team, select Filipino designers, musical composers, and many local artists, have worked together to create this one-of-a-kind original show.”
Honorable Abby Binay, Mayor of Makati, muses, “The lights in Ayala Triangle have always been a symbol of hope, bringing people together and symbolizing the community spirit, which makes our city so unique. As we prepare for the Christmas festivities, let us all remember to keep that spirit alive and continue working towards a better and brighter future. In Makati, we make it happen.”
Everyone is invited to watch the Festival of Lights at Ayala Triangle Gardens running every night until January 8, 2023. The show plays every hour, with the first run at 6pm and last run at 10pm.
More to come
Ayala Land and Make It Makati is bringing back the kind of Christmas we all love and miss. With more upcoming events and festive displays, Makatizens can expect exciting reunions with loved ones this December and beyond.
Watch out! More to come are Ayala Land’s Christmas Market at Ayala Triangle Gardens on December 2 to 31 in partnership with the French Embassy; Simbang Gabi at Ayala Triangle Gardens on December 15 to 23 featuring a live performance by the Philippine Youth Symphonic Band on the opening night; and the Samsung Performing Arts Theater’s Christmas Extravaganza on December 20 to 22 featuring Simbang Gabi services and free-for-all concerts for any purchase receipt at Ayala Malls Circuit.
For more updates visit Ayala Land at www.ayalaland.com.ph and via social media on Facebook @officialayalaland and Instagram @ayalaland; as well as Make It Makati on Facebook and Instagram @makeitmakati. #MakeItMakati
Mastering content to the highest global quality standard is finally possible without having to go abroad.
Guests who attended the opening of Waxiefied Sound Production were recently treated to an immersive experience consisting of listening to the songs of local artists in a variety of modes, ranging from stereo mix to Waxiefied stereo master to Dolby Atmos. This was recently displayed to attendees of the event.
Waxiefied Sound Production is the country’s first and only official Dolby Atmos home entertainment certified studio. It recently opened its doors to begin providing services to local customers. Hundreds of studios across the globe are equipped to produce content using Dolby Atmos.
Waxie Joaquin, founder of Waxiefied Sound Production and executive mastering engineer, stated that there are around three to four studios in the area that are equipped to play Dolby Atmos. They accomplish this by using headphones or by relying on their visual stock knowledge.
Dolby Atmos, a pioneer in the field of audio technology, has recognized Waxiefied Sound Production as deserving of their highest accreditation, the Home Entertainment Studio Certification. We were given a sneak peek at what immersive sound engineering will be like during the opening of the first and only certified Dolby Atmos Home Entertainment Studio in the country. The equipment used to create, edit, mix, and master high-quality footage for Blu-ray and online streaming was shown to Wes. Dolby Atmos Sound Mastering Service was also unveiled as a means to locally master and manage the audio of a wide range of media, including music, audiovisual clips, reels, TV programs, TV series, and movies, without the need for costly international travel.
The people behind this endeavor are all professionals in the music business with a deep love and commitment to sound and music. This includes acoustic and audio mastering engineers, event DJs, and sound consultants. Waxie G. Joaquin, the company’s creator and Executive Mastering Engineer, is at the heart of this effort. He detailed every step they took to get where they needed to go. The process of placing orders for the studio’s necessary equipment. They had us do the “feel it to believe it” thing, and now we can.
From L-R: Vito Syquia, Jigs Hermano, Peter Hager, Waxie Joaquin
“The new threshold provided by Dolby Atmos Home Entertainment Studio opens more room and possibilities for cultivating, uncovering, and sharpening the creativity of artists with the help of this cutting-edge technology,” Joaquin shared. “With the track record and expertise of our team, we are confident to produce top-notch and immersive quality audio that will give a multidimensional approach to storytelling,” he added. When asked if we should look forward to hearing OPM classics remastered in their room, Joaquin happily shared that they are more than happy to do it and are making “ligaw” to have the original copy from an unnamed artist that they want to remaster.
Their employment of the Dolby Atmos Mastering Suite facilities in the country spells the end of multiple back-and-forth accession of local content to mastering studios abroad just to have it certified by Dolby as well as do quality control and certify high resolution lossless files and Apple Digital Masters sound for Apple Music. To put simply, submitting content or sending a piece of music to digital platforms such as Apple Music, Tidal, Deezer, or Amazon can be done faster, more efficiently and conveniently at a fraction of the cost of having this done abroad.
“With Dolby Atmos Music, songs can live and breathe in new ways to fully immerse you. It has levels of detail and depth that you simply can’t hear with standard sound — like listening to your favorite songs for the first time!” shares the Dolby Atmos team.
Alden Richards, Direk Perci Intalan, Iwi Laurel, Nicole Asencio, New Game Plus’ Jazz Dufourt, Kindred’s Dan Gil and Tala Gil, Flip Music’s Jellica Mateo, Marga Jayy, X1 Digital’s Founder Direk Cedrid Hornedo, Wila Baliw’s Ian Tayao, and Mike Pedero were among the celebrities who attended the launch event whose main highlight was the immersive experience of listening to songs of James Reid, New Game Plus, Nicole Asensio, and Dan Gil and Marga Jayy in different modes from stereo mix to Waxiefied Stereo Master to Dolby Atmos.
Other remarkable clients under the Waxiefied Sound Production portfolio include some of the biggest names in the sound production and music industry such as Massiah, Nadine Lustre, Jay Ortega, J. Mara, Morobeats, and many more.
To know more information about Waxiefied Sound Productions, visit their website at www.waxiefiedsoundproduction.com and follow their official social media pages on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube.
Are you ready for the biggest musical event of 2022? Three legendary Club icons from the 80s 90s and early 2000 are set to perform in one stage on Saturday November 26, 2022 at the newest events place in the Metro, The Platform Events Place.
Reminisce the music of your life and dance to the hits that made it to the charts back then. Hear your favorite songs performed live. Sing to the beats of iconic hit songs -The Love I Lost.. Dove and Ever After that recently became trending online and eventually became a TIKTOK Sensation.
Get ready for a night of nostalgia and witness a once in a lifetime performance with The Club divas- Bonnie Bailey, Moony and Sybil. Club Divas Live in Manila is brought to you by House Manila Club- the premiere dance club in Newport World Resorts together with Joint Venture Audiovisual and Lightning Inc.
Date: November 26, 2022 Saturday Venue: The Platform Events Place (beside House Manila) Address: Lower Ground, Holiday Inn Express, Newport World Resorts, Pasay City
Tickets are available thru our accredited ticketing channels; Ticket Max and SM Tickets online or on site at House Manila. You may also book your tables via our hotline 09178324888/09499665737
Feed your Seoul with the freshest K-pop Stars this November
The Korean wave, more commonly known as Hallyu, never stops at Ayala Malls! From K-Culture Festivals, K-Film Fest, and K-artist fan meets, Ayala ensures its patrons get nothing but the best experiences through its Feed Your Seoul Campaign which started back in July.
Gone are the days of online concerts and fan meets as fans of rising K-pop stars get to see and hear their faves up close and personal at select Ayala Malls across the country. Intrigued? Check out the hot line-up of K-pop groups coming to an Ayala Mall near you this November.
TAN (탄)
Following the unwavering support of Filipinos towards various K-pop groups, To All Nations (TAN) is kickstarting their world tour in the Philippines following their latest comeback. The monster rookie group will hit fans with explosive performances of hit singles such as “Beautiful LIE”, “DU DU DU”, and “Louder”.
Formed through MBC’s survival audition show “Wild Idol”, the 7-member boy group is set to capture hearts as they take center stage at Ayala Center Cebu on November 12, in partnership with Cebu K-pop Convention and SBTown. This is immediately followed by a show in partnership with Cliqueplay Events and SBTown on November 13 at Ayala Centrio Mall.
Lapillus (라필루스) and TFN (Formerly T1419)
Manila fans will not feel left out as two of the freshest groups are coming to the Metro! After its recent name change, TFN (formerly known as T1419) is making new career milestones just in time for its recent comeback. The South Korean–Japanese boy band will be bagging new fans left and right as they show off their striking visual charms and musical versatility in Manila this November as they perform songs from their brand-new EP “Before Sunrise Part. 4.
K-pop girl group Lapillus has recently made waves across the country as they make their first-ever performance in the Philippines at Market Market! and Ayala Fairview Terraces. Missed seeing the six-member group in the flesh the first time around? Fret not as the powerful rookie group, which includes former ABS CBN Filipino-Argentinian member Chanty, is coming back to perform songs off of their freshest EP “Girl’s Round Part.1”. Get ready to scream, shout, and dance along with fellow fans as you watch them perform hit songs such as “GRATATA” and “Queendom” live.
Catch both groups in person at TriNoma on November 12 and Glorietta on November 13. Don’t miss out on seeing and hearing these rising K-pop artists live at an Ayala Mall near you, where amazing is real!
For updates and announcements, tune in at Ayala Malls social media pages @AyalaMalls360 on Facebook and @iloveayalamalls on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.
Illiteracy is a key issue that hampers an individual’s ability to function in society. It limits employment opportunities and perpetuates the cycle of poverty. In the Philippines, pockets of illiteracy remain despite having a basic literacy rate of more than 95%.
Recognizing the crucial role literacy plays in uplifting lives, Globe has partnered with NABU, a reading app and mother tongue publishing platform that makes literacy accessible to children globally. Based in New York, NABU is a nonprofit organization focused on eradicating poverty through increased literacy.
The partnership is in line with Globe’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including UN SDG No. 4 on the provision of quality education, and UN SDG No. 17, which highlights the value of partnerships in achieving the sustainable development goals.
“Globe is always looking for ways to empower Filipinos. We believe that literacy is a fundamental right that should be accessible to everyone. This partnership with NABU will help us make reading more accessible to Filipinos, so they can learn, appreciate local culture, and reach their full potential,” said Yoly Crisanto, Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer of the Globe Group.
“We are excited to be partnering with Globe on this project. This is the first time that we are venturing into the Philippine market. We are confident that this partnership will help us solve the imbalance in children’s book creation and distribution,” said Tanyella Evans, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Creator of NABU.
According to a joint report released by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and the World Bank titled “Where are we on Education Recovery?,” the Philippines is currently experiencing a “learning poverty” where an estimated 70% of 10-year olds in low- and middle-income countries are unable to read or comprehend a simple story.
Their findings also showed how learning has become further exacerbated by the global pandemic, driven by the disruption to in-person schooling.
Through this partnership, Globe will serve as a distribution unit for NABU’s e-books throughout the Philippines to complement students’ learning. Anyone can access the Nabu.org mobile app for free.
Together, the two organizations are bringing more than a hundred Filipino books, with some translated into regional languages such as Hiligaynon, Bicolano, Ilokano, Cebuano, and Maranao. NABU believes that helping children read in their local language first allows their confidence to grow. Having culturally-represented, original, and relatable stories in bilingual text increases the child’s motivation to read.
Over the next two years, Globe and NABU will seek to expand the platform’s reach by partnering with schools and learning facilities. NABU is also excited to hone the skills of Filipino creatives such as writers and illustrators to continue telling and creating more stories that reach a wider audience.
The NABU: Multilingual Kids Books app may be downloaded for free on Google Play Store and App Store. For further details, visit https://www.nabu.org/read/ or https://www.nabu.org/tl/philippines.
Globe has always been a strong advocate of reading and comprehension. It has the Globe eLibrary mobile app and website (https://globeelibrary.ph/), which contain hundreds of English classic titles, age-appropriate storybooks, eLearning videos, and other resource materials that can be viewed online or downloaded for later use.
To learn more about Globe, visit www.globe.com.ph.
Everyone is a true original. We march to the beat of our own drums, with the freedom to design our life exactly the way we want it. Goodbye to treading the “traditional,” and here’s to paving our own exciting paths. Whether you like the adrenaline of living it up in the fast lane or taking it slow and steady, cruising through life on your own terms, JBL understands that there’s no such thing as a “one-size” fits all kind of lifestyle. That’s why JBL continues to innovate and provide SOUND ALL AROUND.
JBL is the brand for all your audio needs–encompassing all aspects of sound, whatever your field. From professionals, to students, athletes, gamers, content creators, and more, every person can enjoy unique sound tailored to their own story. And in pursuit of providing only the best for each individual, JBL is introducing a new range of essentials under the gaming, sports, speakers, and True Wireless categories.
Here, find exactly what you need that that reflects your own reality. It’s time to elevate your life and your sound trip with JBL!
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AMA and MTV European Awards nominations acknowledge TXT’s success in the worldwide K-Pop scene as the 4th-generation leaders!
Gen Z’s ‘It’ boys victoriously wrapped up their first world tour TOMORROW X TOGETHER WORLD TOUR (hereinafter ACT : LOVESICK), concluding the grand series of 19 concerts in 13 cities.
TOMORROW X TOGETHER (SOOBIN, YEONJUN, BEOMGYU, TAEHYUN, and HUENINGKAI) captivated the worldwide audience with groundbreaking performances starting with the concert in Seoul in July, followed by crowd-pulling stages in the seven U.S. cities–Chicago, New York, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Upon completing the U.S. leg of the world tour, the quintet extended their shows in two cities in Japan, Jakarta, Bangkok, and Manila, throughout September and October.
(Photo by HYBE)
Gen Z’s ‘It’ boys truly manifested their growth as the leading act of the 4th generation throughout ACT : LOVESICK with dynamic stage composition and musical versatility. The act dazzled the fans with performances that brought back the group’s earlier times, like “CROWN,” “Can’t you See Me?,” and “Run Away.” TOMORROW X TOGETHER continued the exuberant energy with the lead singles of the more recent albums like “0X1=LOVESONG (I Know I Love You),” “‘LO$ER=LO♡ER,” and “Good Boy Gone Bad.”
TOMORROW X TOGETHER further dazed the audience by presenting a collaborative stage with their fellow Gen Z artists during the two-day Los Angeles shows. Salem Ilese joined the stage to sing “PS5,” and iann dior appeared to perform “Valley of Lies (feat. iann dior).” The quintet created a meaningful connection with fans in Asia by singing the original Japanese track “Force” and “Ring” while eliciting cheers by singing a popular song in the local music scene in Jakarta.
Along with their spectacular performance, TOMORROW X TOGETHER delivered their affection and appreciation to the global fans (MOA) by communicating with them in local languages. MOA reciprocated with elated cheer and waved the beautifully lit light sticks called ‘MOA Bong.’ The fans raised the energy with a full-throated singalong of the Korean lyrics and the chanting of the names of the five members.
(Photo by HYBE)
At the final show of the ACT : LOVE SICK in Manila, the act delivered a heartfelt message to the fans as the action-packed show approached the end by saying, “The first world tour was an opportunity for us five members to become a stronger team. Most importantly, words cannot express how grateful we are, as ACT : LOVESICK would not have come true without our MOA’s love and support. Unfortunately, ACT : LOVESICK has ended, but TOMORROW X TOGETHER will continue to bring great music and performance, so please look forward to our next chapter.”
While on tour, Gen Z’s ‘It’ boys received their very first nomination for MTV European Music Awards for ‘Best Asia Act.’ TOMORROW X TOGETHER also received an American Music Awards nomination for ‘Favorite K-Pop Artist.’
K-Pop Stans 4 Good Governance (KS4GG) has raised more than P71,000 to support Angat Buhay’s projects for indigenous peoples.
“This was KS4GG’s initiative to let the Filipino K-pop fans know that what we formed—hopes, aspirations, camaraderie, and community—did not stop after the elections. We are in the fight for a better future with our fellow citizens. How we do that is rooted in where we come from as fans: we do it with the music playing,” says Cha, a KS4GG admin.
Funds will be divided equally for two projects. First, for a community of 50 Aeta schoolchildren in Pampanga who need support for tutorial services, snacks, and school supplies. Second, for the educational needs of a Dumagat community in Daraitan, Rizal.
Formerly known as K-Pop Stans 4 Leni, KS4GG is a volunteer organization advocating for empowered citizenship through Korean pop culture. On September 4, the group hosted an after party for NCT 127 Neo City: The Link in Manila, raising P26,000 for donations.
“It’s something that has not been done before and KS4GG is proud to say that we are probably the first one to host a K-pop concert after party in the country,” shared Zee, an admin of KS4GG.
After-parties were also held for both days of Seventeen’s Be The Sun Manila concerts on October 8 and 9, adding P45,000 more to the donation pot.
Photo from KS4GGPhoto from KS4GG
Liquidation for both parties is viewable at bit.ly/KS4GGNCTSVT
Paramore are back with their first new music since 2017. The beloved Nashville-based trio of Zac Farro, Hayley Williams & Taylor York have returned from their hiatus – and the global pandemic – with “This Is Why”, one of the best songs of their already impressive repertoire. In what’s widely recognized as one of the most exciting musical returns of the year, the band have also announced the release of their long awaited sixth studio album, This is Why,for February 10th 2023 on Atlantic Records. Recorded in Los Angeles, California with long-time collaborator Carlos de la Garza, the album features 10 new Paramore songs with cover art shot by Zachary Gray.
Entering back into a world – and cultural landscape – very different from the one they last participated in, Paramore have returned with a song about exactly that. “This Is Why” is a deliciously infectious Paramore ear-worm for the post-truth world. Of the song, Williams says, “This Is Why was the very last song we wrote for the album. To be honest, I was so tired of writing lyrics but Taylor convinced Zac and I both that we should work on this last idea. What came out of it was the title track for the whole album. It summarizes the plethora of ridiculous emotions, the rollercoaster of being alive in 2022, having survived even just the last 3 or 4 years. You’d think after a global pandemic of fucking biblical proportions and the impending doom of a dying planet, that humans would have found it deep within themselves to be kinder or more empathetic or something.”
The video was directed by Turnstile’s Brendan Yates and filmed in Malibu, California last month. Speaking on the video and collaboration, Williams says, “It was so rad working with Brendan. I’ve known the Turnstile guys for a little while and was so psyched to have our worlds collide in this way. There’s a cool kinship between the way our bands do things… Hopefully we will get to play shows with them at some point,”
When Paramore revealed they were recording together in January 2022 the response from music fans around the world was immediate and celebratory. In the time since the Grammy-winning, RIAA-certified multi-Platinum band released their last album, After Laughter – and Hayley Williams unveiled two lauded solo albums – Paramore have become more popular than ever. Over the last few years Paramore’s influence and popularity has snowballed, as the age of streaming organically propelled them into a position as one of the world’s biggest, most culturally compelling rock bands. For the band, who formed as teenagers in Tennessee, their 20 year trajectory has seen them grow from youthful outsiders to bone-fide pop culture icons, permeating the musical landscape by inspiring a new generation of musical talent.
Renowned for their arena-filling and festival-headlining performance prowess, the opportunity to see Paramore play their first theater shows in years created headline news. Their upcoming run of intimate live dates sold out in minutes. The band are donating a portion of their ticket sales to organizations working in areas of essential community support, including ARC Southeast, Kansas Abortion Funds, Shelter Safe Canada and Support & Feed.
Globe has fully restored services in seven provinces stricken by Super Typhoon Karding less than 24 hours since the weather system left the Philippine area of responsibility, bringing back much needed connectivity in affected areas. Below are updates on Globe services in areas affected by the Typhoon.
As of Tuesday, Globe has reached 100% restoration in Northern Luzon provinces Bulacan, Pampanga, Pangasinan, Tarlac and Zambales, and in the Southern Luzon provinces of Rizal and Quezon, particularly the Polillo Group of Islands. This is on top of immediate restoration of service in Metro Manila.
Globe technicians fix a misaligned antenna on a tower in Panukulan in the Polillo Group of Islands, among areas worst hit by Super Typhoon Karding.
Globe has fully restored services in seven provinces stricken by Super Typhoon Karding less than 24 hours since the weather system left the Philippine area of responsibility, bringing back much needed connectivity in affected areas.
As of Tuesday, Globe has reached 100% restoration in Northern Luzon provinces Bulacan, Pampanga, Pangasinan, Tarlac and Zambales, and in the Southern Luzon provinces of Rizal and Quezon, particularly the Polillo Group of Islands. This is on top of immediate restoration of service in Metro Manila.
Meanwhile, restoration efforts are nearly complete in Nueva Ecija, among the worst-hit provinces.
Globe initiated field operations in storm-hit areas even while the effects of Karding still lingered on Monday, sending out technical teams who were prepositioned in areas on the typhoon’s path before it made landfall.
“Our network personnel have been working round the clock to make sure outages due to Typhoon Karding will be minimal. Through their efforts, we quickly reached full restoration in most of the typhoon-hit provinces,” said Yoly Crisanto, Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer of the Globe Group.
On Monday, Globe restored service in the National Capital Region and four islands in the Polillo group, including Burdeos, Patnanungan, Polillo and Jomalig. Teams finished restoring service in Panukulan, also in Polillo, Tuesday.
Karding left the Philippine area of responsibility Monday night after bringing heavy rains and howling winds in parts of Luzon, leaving at least eight dead and causing an estimated P160 million in agricultural damage, particularly in severely hit Nueva Ecija.
To ensure fast and efficient service restoration in anticipation of the monster storm, Globe had preposition field personnel over the weekend in areas forecast to be affected by Karding.
Globe Group dispatches urgent support
Globe established a Libreng Tawag, Libreng Charging and Libreng WiFi station in Barangay Paltic, Dingalan, Aurora.
On Monday, Globe also started deployment of Libreng Tawag, Libreng Charging and Libreng WiFi stations in typhoon-hit areas.
QUEZON PROVINCE Sept. 27-29, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Polillo Municipal Plaza Burdeos Covered Court (LT/LC only)
BULACAN Sept. 27-29, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Salacot Barangay Hall, San Miguel
NUEVA ECIJA Sept. 26, 12 nn-7 p.m. and Sept. 27-28, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Brgy. Valenzuela, St. Rosa Brgy. H. Concepcion, Cabanatuan City Maharlika Hi-way, Brgy. Zulueta, Cabanatuan City (beside Mercury Drug Store & Fusion Gasoline Station)
Sept. 26, 12 nn-6 p.m. and Sept 27-28, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Brgy. Diversion (Petron-Intersection), San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija
Sept. 27-28, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Brgy. Sto. Nino Gapan City Brgy. San Anton, San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija Brgy Mayapyap Sur Cabanatuan City
Sept. 27-29, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Brgy. Carangian Hall (inside covered court), Tarlac City
Sept. 28-30, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Brgy. San Isidro, La Paz (barangay hall) LT/LC/LW sites in Cabanatuan City include one in Maharlika Highway, Barangay Zulueta and another site in Barangay H. Concepcion.
Meanwhile, typhoon-hit residents in need of medical consultation can get free access to medical doctors via KonsultaMD until October 31, 2022 using the code LIBRENGKONSULTA. They may access KonsultaMD via the app or by calling (02) 7798 8000.
KonsultaMD is also offering those in need of mental health support free sessions with a licensed mental health professional until the end of October using the code HEREFORU.
Meanwhile, customers who would like to send support to typhoon-affected families may donate their Globe rewards points or convert unused data to rewards.
To donate, Globe users just need to go to the new GlobeOne app then take the following steps:
Tap “Redeem”
Choose the Donations tab
Select which partner where they would like to send help.
Donations will be divided among partners ABS-CBN Foundation, Ayala Foundation, GMA Kapuso Foundation, Rise Against Hunger Philippines, and Tzu Chi Foundation, who will then send support to those in need.
GCash users may also donate through #GCashGivesBack. Just go to Pay Bills, tap “Others,” then #GCashGivesBack. Proceeds will be sent to partner organizations ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya, Ayala Foundation, Caritas Manila, GMA Kapuso Foundation Inc., Philippine Red Cross, Save the Children, UNICEF, and World Vision.
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