RD Pawnshop Marks 45th Anniversary with “Magandang Bukas” Campaign

 

RD Pawnshop, Inc., one of the country's leading pawnshop brands, marks another milestone as it celebrates its 45th anniversary of providing high-quality services to Filipinos.  

 

Alma Pascual, the Business Unit Head of RD Pawnshop Inc., said that all its satisfied clientele could only expect more from the company as it stays true to its commitment to providing quality services to all Filipinos. 

 

Coinciding with its 45th-anniversary celebration, the company launched via a virtual press conference its "Magandang Bukas" campaign, which emphasized its promise of being a companion of all hardworking Filipinos, through and through, especially amid the current pandemic. Among the virtual event attendees were its brand ambassador Pokwang, an inspiring comedienne, actress, television host, and singer. 

 

"At RD Pawnshop, we recognize the value of stability from beginning to end, which helped us thrive for 45 years in service. We want to share this value of stability with Filipinos as we will always be happy to serve and accompany them in every part of their journey. We also want to continue being a source of hope and partner until they make all their dreams happen, hence our new tagline “Kasama mo, Hanggang sa Magandang Bukas”, said Pascual. 

 

With its "Magandang Bukas" campaign, RD Pawnshop shows further that it is one of the most approachable pawnshops in the country. As it understands every Filipino's sacrifice, the company now offers lower remittance rates and higher appraisal values with zero advance interest.  

 

Alongside a workforce trained with excellent customer services and practices, it assures Filipinos hassle-free, reliable, and fast transactions. Aside from pawning, RD Pawnshop provides other services, such as e-loading, bills payment, and insurance services.  

 

RD Pawnshop was founded in 1976 by Rodrigo E. Rivera Sr. and his wife Dolores Chua Rivera in General Santos City. It is part of the conglomerate RD Corporation dedicated to providing clean, conscientious, and respectable services.  

 

To learn more about RD Pawnshop, visit its website at https://rdpawnshop.com.ph/ or send them an e-mail at info@rdpawnshop.com for inquiries. 

 

RIA, NAPASABAK NA NAMAN SA KANYANG PAGBABALIK-'MMK'

NAPASABAK na naman sa pag-arte si Ria Atayde sa kanyang pagbabalik sa Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK) pagkalipas ng mahigit na dalawang taon.

Makakatambal niya si Jake Cuenca at makakasama nila si Malou de Guzman sa natatangi nitong pagganap sa episode ngayong Sabado ng gabi na may titulong “Monster In Law.” 

Si Jake ang gaganap na anak ng beteranang aktres at Ria naman ang manugang niya.

Magiging matamis pa nga ba ang maasim na samahan ng mag-biyenan?    

Tikman ang sarap ng pagmamahal ngayong Sabado ng FEB-IBIG. 

  

                 

Pang-limang MMK na pala ito ni Ria. 

Una siyang sumabak sa MMK noong May 28, 2016 sa episode na ‘Puno ng Mangga’ kasama sina Matt Evans at Joseph Marco, na kung saan nanalo siya ng Best New TV Personality sa Star Awards for TV.  

Nasundan ito noong July 22, 2017, sa MMK episode na ‘Damit’ na kung saan gumanap naman si Ria bilang Hershey Hilado at napalaban siya sa matinding dramahan. 

Kasama rin siya cast ng ‘Portrait’ episode noong April 14, 2018 na pinagtambalan nina Ian Veneracion at Angel Aquino. 

Sa MMK episode na ‘Korona’ na pinalabas noong December 8, 2018, naganap ang kauna-unahang pagsasama ng magkapatid na Ria at Arjo Atayde. Ginampanan nila ang Sibuyan siblings na sina Armin at Rosedel na kung saan pareho silang pinuri.

Napapanood ang MMK tuwing 9:00 p.m. sa Kapamilya Channel (cable), Kapamilya Online Live (free live-streaming), iWant TFC (on-demand streaming), at A2Z Channel 11 (free and digital TV in Mega Manila).               

Isa lang ito sa apat kuwento na matutunghayan sa MMK sa buwan ng FEB-IBIG. Kasunod ng episode nina Ria at Jake ang “Love and Adulting” nina Charlie Dizon at Jameson Blake (Pebrero 13), “Love Scam” nina Dimples Romana at Ketchup Eusebio (Pebrero 20), at “Millennial Queer Women” nina Nathalie Hart at Jane Oineza (Pebrero 27).

FDCP Supports DTI, DOLE & DOH for JAO No. 2021-001 on Safe Filming Protocols for Production Activities

 

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, FEBRUARY 3, 2021 — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), and Department of Health (DOH) have issued Joint Administrative Order No. 2021-001 (JAO) on Health and Safety Protocols for the Conduct of Film and Audiovisual Production Shoots and Audiovisual Activities During COVID-19 Pandemic.

The DTI-DOLE-DOH JAO was signed by Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez, Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III, and Health Secretary Francisco Duque III on January 12 with immediate effectivity. 

The issuance replaces JAO No. 2020-001 of the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), DOLE, and DOH on the Health and Safety Protocols for the Conduct of Film and Audiovisual Production Shoots and Audiovisual Activities during COVID-19 Pandemic, signed on June 7, 2020, in order to fully align the monitoring and implementation of guidelines with the line agencies.

(Photo by: Jaymar Talabon)

“Now more than ever, we see the importance of audiovisual as a medium not just to entertain through cinema but to educate as well and with DTI as one of the lead agencies in the JAO, more industries outside the film sector can make use of these protocols for the safe conduct of their audiovisual production shoots,” Diño added.

“We laud our line agencies for this issuance that  expands the industries covered by the JAO. The Philippine film industry remains one of the hardest-hit sectors by the pandemic and the issuance of government protocols has helped tremendously in encouraging the sector to safely resume their businesses and operations. Furthermore, the JAO has also inspired other allied sectors like live events and performing arts to adapt by treating their live events as content production while waiting for their industry to reopen. We thank DTI, DOH, and DOLE for affirming the government’s commitment to support the industries during these challenging times as well as allowing FDCP to provide inputs on the applicable guidelines and protocols for the film industry,” said FDCP Chairperson and CEO Liza Diño.

The FDCP welcomes this tripartite government issuance and commends the partner departments for putting focus on the protection of not just film workers but also the rest of the workers in the audiovisual industry.

Among the salient points of the DTI-DOLE-DOH JAO are as follows:

1. Mass gatherings are prohibited, pursuant to DOH Administrative Order No. 2020-0015. 

• At any given point in time, only a maximum of 50 individuals shall be allowed to partake in public activities in low-risk areas, and as determined by its risk-severity rating, subject to at least 1-meter physical distancing. 

• However, individuals working on-site must not exceed a total of 100 per day.

2. To monitor and manage Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) within the work environment including COVID-19 site protocols, there must be at least one OSH officer provided for each production venue.

3. Workers must wear their personal protective equipment (PPE), to be provided by producers, such as surgical masks and face shields.

4. Engineering controls must be employed: routine cleaning of frequently touched surfaces and objects, and provision of handwashing stations, hand sanitizers, and footbath mats in all entrances.

5. Interzonal movement for conducting audiovisual productions shall remain prohibited except when the localities have the same quarantine setup as it will be considered as movement within a single quarantine zone. 

6. Emergency Management: Producers must ensure that workers understand that any individual exhibiting flu-like symptoms such as fever, coughing, or chest congestion must immediately inform their production, subject themselves to self-quarantine, and inform their Barangay Health Emergency Response Team (BHERT) or Local Health Office.

7. In accordance with the OSH Standards reportorial requirements, the producer shall furnish the DOLE Regional Office/s having jurisdiction over the shooting location the reports required by the host local government unit (LGU).

8. Pursuant to DOLE Department Order 198, s. 2018, workers or their representatives may report accidents, dangerous occurrences, and hazards, especially possible violations of health and safety protocols, to DOLE Hotline 1349 or to the DOLE Office with jurisdiction over the work area.

The FDCP also thanks the DOH for considering its recommendation submitted last October to increase the number of workers in a production site from 50 to a total of 100 workers per day. In 2020, the FDCP received 525 registrations through the Safe Filming Program, and increasing the number of workers was the sentiment of the registrants. Hence, the FDCP submitted such recommendation to the line agencies.

The national film agency reiterates its cooperation with the government and film and audiovisual industry in promoting safe filming and ensuring compliance with the DOH’s prescribed minimum public health standards amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It vows to continue its support programs for safe filming for the welfare of workers and betterment of the film and audiovisual industry. 

INALALA ANG 26 YEARS NG BOXING CAREER: "I had to punch my way to victory every time..." - Manny Pacquiao

MALAYO na nga ang narating ni Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao o Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao sa tunay na buhay. 

Mula sa binatilyong nangarap na maging magaling na boksingero, natupad niya ito at higit pa!

 

Kaya naman bilang pag-alala sa 26 na taon ng kanyang pagiging professional boxer, proud na proud na ibinahagi ni Pacquiao ang kanyang mga narating sa larangan ng sports sa kanyang recent social media post.(https://www.facebook.com/MannyPacquiao/videos/1311706672537110, https://www.instagram.com/p/CKVWnccJq7t/)

Ayon kay Senator Pacquiao, “26 years. 62 wins. 39 KOs. 12 major world titles. I had to punch my way to victory every time. Before that, I had to train. More days than that, bugbog ako…”

Suntok sa pangarap

Hindi lingid sa kaalaman ng marami ang kuwento ng makulay na buhay ni Pacquiao.

Ilang beses na rin itong naging paksa sa kanyang mga interviews kung saan ikinukuwento niya ang hirap ng kanilang buhay habang lumalaki at nagkakaisip siya sa General Santos City. 

Unang nagpakita ng interes sa boxing si Pacquiao dahil sa sa premyong nagkakahalaga ng P50.00. Nang mga panahong iyon, ang kilo ng bigas ay nasa P6.00. Naging motivation ito ni Pacquiao dahil nais niyang makatulong sa gastusin ng kanilang pamilya. 

Isang tiyuhin ang nagpaliwanag sa batang Pacquiao kung ano ang boxing.

“Wala talaga akong alam sa boxing. ‘Yung uncle ko ang nagsabi sa akin na boxing ‘yun na may world champion, may Philippine champion…

“Pinapanood namin ‘yung laban ni Mike Tyson noong araw. Sabi sa akin, ‘Ano kaya maging ganyan ka, may belt ka rin, makilala ka. Mag-champion ka sa buong mundo.’”

Bagay na nagkatotoo na nga! Kahit Hollywood stars at sikat na athletes napabilib niya. Ang tagumpay niya ay nagbigay  ng hindi matatawarang karangalan sa bansa. Banggitin mo lang ang katagang “PacMan”sa sino    mang banyagang kausap mo at awtomatikong kasunod na pag-uusapan ay ang Pilipinas.

Tanyag na boksingero

Hindi biro ang haba ng taon na tinakbo ng karera ni Pacquiao. Mas lalong hindi biro ang hirap ng training at sakit ng katawan niya sa tuwing tutungtong siya sa loob ng boxing ring.

Pero paano ba niya nagawa at patuloy na ginagawa ang lahat ng ito?

Isang tanong na sinagot din Pacquiao sa kanyang post.

“My secret is speed - in my punches and pain recovery. Most of all, it’s my family and friends, my fans, my coach and team, and my partner Ibuprofen + Paracetamol (Alaxan FR), kasama ko sa laban since 1995,” sagot niya. 

Nakatutuwang isipin na hindi nakalilimutan ni Pacquiao ang mga tumulong sa kanya sa simula pa lang ng kanyang karera. 

Ang Alaxan FR ay isang pain reliever na gawa ng Unilab, Inc. (Unilab). Ito ay kombinasyon ng Ibuprofen at Paracetamol na panlaban sa sakit ng katawan – bagay na alam na alam ni Pacquiao at patuloy niyang nilalabanan.

Kaya sobrang relatable ang katagang #LabanLang na kasama sa post ni Pacquiao. Bukod sa ito ang tagline ng nasabing gamot, ito rin ang kanyang mantra sa kanyang mga pinagdaanan. Si Pacman ay animo isang mandirigma na marami nang naaning tagumpay sa mga hamon ng buhay.

Speaking of hamon, wala pa ring opisyal na anunsiyo tungkol sa pinag-uusapang laban ni Pacquiao kay Conor McGregor ngunit marami na ang nag-aabang nito.

Huling laban ni Pacquaio ay noong Hulyo 2020 kay Keith Thurman kung saan naiuwi niya ang WBA welterweight crown.

Nito namang Enero 25 ay may lumabas na balita sa CNN Philippines tungkol sa possible fight niya laban sa Amerikanong boksingero na si Ryan Garcia na nag-post sa kanyang social media account.

Ang kampo naman ni Sen. Pacquiao ay nag-sabi na kasalukuyang abala at nakatuon ito sa pagtulong sa mga Pilipino upang makabangon mula sa pandemya.

Samantala, tuloy man o hindi ang inaabangang match, isa lang ang sigurado, tuloy ang laban sa buhay ni Pacquiao, para sa sarili, para sa pamilya, at para sa Pilipinas.

Show-stopping Performances on GMA Network's Newest Reality Game Show ‘Catch Me Out Philippines’

BEGINNING February 6, Kapuso viewers are in for a treat as everyday people take  on the challenge of a lifetime with show-stopping performances in an attempt to be hailed as a great pretender on GMA Network’s newest reality game show ‘Catch Me Out Philippines.’ 

Based on the popular UK original and a first in Philippine entertainment, Catch Me Out Philippines follows two amateur contestants who will go through weeks of intensive training with mentors and each with a different performance to master – from aerial silk dance to beatboxing – aiming to trick the viewers and celebrity catchers into believing that they are professional entertainers while performing alongside actual experts. The impostor who manages to dupe the most members of the audience is hailed as winner.  

Catch Me Out Philippines is headlined by no less than well-loved comedian Jose Manalo who is known for his top-notch hosting skills that can liven up any crowd. Joining him is comedienne-singer Kakai Bautista and Kapuso hunk Derrick Monasterio whose witty banter as Celebrity Spotters, together with ten Celebrity Catchers, is sure to amuse and perhaps confuse the viewers in guessing who among the performers is the amateur. 

Jose entices viewers on what to look forward to in this exciting new offering of Kapuso Network, “Isa sa aabangan nila ‘yung routine naming tatlo, kung gaano kami ka-relax sa isa’t isa. Sa GMA rin, thank you, kasi maganda ‘yung pagkaka-mix noong mga tao na pinili nila. Napakagaan katrabaho. At the same time, pag-iisipin ka talaga as a viewer. Ang ipinapakita rito sa show ay may mga tao pala na kayang turuan. ‘Yung parang akala nila hindi ko kaya, kaya ko naman pala, na kapag sumayaw ako parang propesyonal na. Sabi ko nga, galing na ako sa maraming auditions at kapag sinalang ko nakikita kong may mali pa rin. Dito, halatang nanggaling sila sa napakalupit na training para gumalaw sila na kagaya noong mga kasabay nilang propesyonal.” 

Kakai, in turn, expresses her excitement upon being chosen as part of Catch Me Out Philippines, “Noong nalaman ko ‘yung role, na-excite talaga ako. Kasi kaming mga komedyante, people don’t get to see our other side. ‘Yung marunong din sila, hindi lang sila nagpapatawa. Na-excite ako na I will get the chance to state my opinion about something that I really love, which is entertainment, like insights ko sa performances. I’ve been in theater for 20 years now and in showbiz, nabigyan talaga ako ng chance. I’m very grateful that people will see a different side of me, hindi lang makulit, but may say rin sa mga bagay specially sa mundo ng entertainment and that excites me every taping.” 

Meanwhile, Derrick recounts how he relates to the show, “Actually, mare-relate ko ang Catch Me Out sa life ko in the sense na I was an amateur before and then I trained with one of the most prestigious choirs in the world. Na-train ako sa kung anong kaya kong gawin ngayon. Before I entered showbiz, noong nasa choir pa ako, pumupunta kami sa iba’t ibang bahay para kumanta at mag-entertain ng tao. ‘Yun ‘yung similarity ng humble beginnings ko with the show.” 

Be awed by surprising performances and take a guess who among the performers is the greatest pretender in ‘Catch Me Out Philippines’ – under the helm of esteemed director Rico Gutierrez – starting February 6, Saturdays, 7:15pm, on GMA-7 and February 7 on GMA Pinoy TV.   

Kapuso viewers from across the globe can also catch their favorite Kapuso shows via GMA's international channels GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV, and GMA News TV International. For the program guide, visit www.gmapinoytv.com.

Dingdong Dantes returns to advocate one of the first brands that trusted him as a product endorser

THE star of ‘Descendants of the Sun PH’ (DOTS PH) Dingdong Dantes is once again the brand ambassador of pain reliever brand Medicol.

“I am happy and honored with my new role. The fact that Medicol considered me to be its endorser, while the whole world is in the middle of this pandemic and everything is uncertain; makes me grateful,” opens Dingdong.

Medicol’s brand manager Lisa Angeli K. De Leon happily welcomes Dingdong back. 

“The campaign was launched in July and we are exploring projects we can collaborate on to inspire Filipinos to rise above the challenges that are experienced now, especially with the difficulties brought about by the pandemic. We are happy to be working with Dingdong again.”

It was in 2008 when Dingdong first signed up as an endorser of Medicol and the actor is grateful for the brand’s trust.

“It is a great privilege to be one of Unilab’s brand ambassadors. I am one with them in working towards a healthier Philippines, one quality medicine at a time. I am also of the strong belief that quality health care must be within reach for Filipinos,” he says.

Most-advanced pain reliever

According to De Leon, Medicol has gone through many reinventions since it was introduced to the public in 1979. 

From being paracetamol tablet, it became an ibuprofen caplet in the early 2000s to provide faster and stronger pain relief. In 2010, Medicol Advance 200mg was launched, the first ibuprofen softgel in the country that delivers even faster relief because of its Ibufluid technology.

In 2013, Medicol expanded its offerings and launched the first 400mg ibuprofen softgel in the country which competitors still have not been able to copy. 

“From being known as just a headache brand, it is now clinically proven to relieve different types of pain like migraine, toothache, dysmenorrhea, body pain and even post-operative pains like tooth extraction," De Leon tells.

She adds. “This is why Dingdong is the perfect ambassador for Medicol. A lot has changed in Medicol and the same can be said about Dingdong. Both have developed over the years. He embodies the brand with his multi-faceted character and achievements. Dingdong is the perfect person to represent the brand’s promise of helping anyone to ‘be your best self’.”

More blessings

Meanwhile, apart from being a brand ambassador for Medicol, Dingdong is also busy with other things despite the pandemic. He just finished a 14-day lock-in taping for DOTS PH that is about to return to TV. He also tapes every Sunday for ‘Amazing Earth.’ And, Dingdong sits on the director’s chair for his wife Marian Rivera’s show 'Tadhana' and other endorsement shoots.

Dingdong is also active in the YesPinoy advocacy where he is the founding chairman, as well as DingDongPH, an online marketplace and delivery app that he just recently launched. 

“This is possible because of my supportive family and community, who appreciate my craft and my contributions to the industries that I belong to.”

Recently, Dingdong celebrated his 40th birthday, albeit quietly with family. 

What else could people expect from the multi-hyphenated personality?

Dingdong remarks, “I would like to think that I am still a work in progress and the best is yet to come. I have so many dreams for my family; for the entertainment industry that has nurtured me to become the best version of myself; and for the communities and sectors where I can extend inspiration and help.

“The pandemic has been testing my faith and patience. It is challenging me to find ways to better ensure the safety and health of my children, my wife, myself and the people that surround me. But I know that in His perfect time, this too, shall pass.”