#TeamGoodBoy Encourages Youth: Make A Difference, Join 5G Hackathon

#TeamGoodBoy encourages the Filipino youth to innovate and come up with solutions that help address the nation’s problems. 

Kim Seon-ho, K-Drama star and Globe’s latest ambassador invites students, young professionals, and entrepreneurs to join the country’s first and biggest 5G Hackathon by Globe and De La Salle University’s Animo Labs.

KIM SEON-HO

“Join this year’s Globe 5G Hackathon so you can work on developing the uses of 5G in different sectors of the Philippine economy and society, through a series of workshops and mentorship,” Seon-ho said.

 

Categories will focus on the following innovations:

 

5G for Society - Education, Health Care, and Livelihood

To improve patient health monitoring and provide remote consultations, address mixed learning gaps and opportunities, and enhance ways of working for Filipinos’ current livelihood such as farming, fisheries, and the like.

 

5G for Industries – Retail, Manufacturing, Logistics, E-Commerce

To increase efficiency of different sectors through wide scale artificial intelligence (AI) automation and internet of things (IoT), and improve customer experience and satisfaction through personalized real-time customer insights.

 

5G for Smart Cities – Disaster risk management, Sustainability, Asset and Resource Management, Transportation

To transmit and process real time information to solve traffic, urban planning, disaster risk, and other issues.

 

“Instead of looking for answers, make choices,” this is one of Ji-pyeong’s famous lines from the drama that matches his encouragement for the youth to be part of the 5G Hackathon and to start turning their ideas and dreams into reality. Seon-ho recently won the hearts of many and gave almost everyone the ‘second lead syndrome’ when he starred as Han Ji-pyeong in the recent K-drama Start-up that features young entrepreneurs who held onto their dreams and made it to Korea’s high-tech industry.

 

Winning teams may get as much as P500,000 at the end of the competition and will have the chance to be part of Globe’s 917Ventures’ Velocity venture builders program, and work directly with Globe 5G Acceleration Lab. After a series of workshops, idea submission, mentorship and pitching competition, the top 10 finalists will move on to develop their prototypes using Globe's 5G platforms. Top teams will get to enjoy a total of half a million in cash prizes, a chance to develop their own business ventures backed by 917Ventures, Globe’s corporate venture builder, and further develop their product with Globe acceleration lab.

 

Globe 5G Hackathon will run for three months starting May 2021 and will include interactive learning sessions with technology industry leaders Novare Technologies, Intel, AWS, 917 Ventures, Huawei, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Tech Mahindra, Alibaba Cloud, Google Cloud, Microsoft, and Cascadeo.

 

The 5G Hackathon is part of the telco’s efforts to create a #FirstWorldNetwork in the country through a massive network upgrade and expansion program that includes the rigorous deployment of 5G sites to more areas nationwide, laying down at least one million Fiber-to-the-Home, and the rollout of more 4G LTE infrastructure.

 

Globe strongly supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly UN SDG No. 9 which highlights the roles of infrastructure and innovation as crucial drivers of economic growth and development. Globe is committed to upholding the 10 United Nations Global Compact principles and 10 UN SDGs.

 

To know more about the 5G Hackathon, visit https://globe5ghackathon.com/.

TBA STUDIOS’ EAT’S GOOD! RETURNS WITH FRESH EPISODES

TBA Studios’ home cooking web series Eat’s Good returns last May 2 with new episodes. 

Stand-up comic Victor Anastacio of Dito At Doon fame whip up a flavorful Homemade Ham & Cheese Burger that he learned to make while living alone in his apartment. 

On May 9, JP Habac brings his experimental directing to the kitchen with his Chicken Bicol Express, a healthier alternative to this classic Pinoy favorite.

The following Sunday, singer-actress Roxanne Barcelo recreates the Millionaire Bacon Fried Rice that brings her back to her memorable stay in San Francisco. 

For the season finale, award-winning director Antoinette Jadaone shows us how to make the popular lockdown dish, Sushi Bake, without breaking the bank. 

Hosted by comedian Sarah Brakensiek, Eat’s Good features homemade dishes anyone can do while staying safe at home.  Guests coming from various fields in film and entertainment are asked to prepare a dish they can do in half an hour. 

Previous episodes have featured Yeng Constantino’s Thai Eggplant Basil, Archie Alemania and Gee Canlas’ Spicy Tuna Pasta, Brenda Mage’s Tininlag, and Tuesday Vargas’ Chili Garlic Crab. 

Fresh episodes of Eat’s Good are served every Sunday, 7:00 PM on TBA Studios Youtube channel. Eats Good is supported by Dizon Farms.

Actor-Model Cum Fitness Owner JM Magalona, Taking Advantage of Vast Online Opportunities

 

THE entertainment business has been hit hard by the global health crisis but actor-model JM Magalona still triumphed over many trials with the help of a tapsilogan business and digital tools from Globe.

 

Taking advantage of vast online opportunities, JM was able to pivot from being a showbiz personality cum fitness owner, to a food entrepreneur selling products online.

 

For his “Kuwento ng Tagumpay”, JM turned to his love for the popular delicious Filipino dish “silog” as well as to available technology in order to start anew after his career and gym business suffered due to strict community quarantine measures.

 

He studied the “eatery” idea which was long stuffed in his back pocket and revised it to fit the current times. With an initial capital of P6,000, a borrowed refrigerator and his own culinary chops, JM launched “Project Tapsi.”

 

“Sabi ko this is it, bubuhayin ko ‘to, irerevise ko ‘to na para kayang gawin sa pandemic. Ginawa ko siyang delivery,” narrated JM. “Nagpost ako online para makita nila ng produkto ko,” he added.

 

For his business, JM uses his LTE-powered Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi which allows customizable, high-speed, plug and play internet connection; and GCash for cashless transactions via the mobile phone, making it easier, safer, and more convenient for customers to pay for their orders.

 

Many Filipinos like JM are looking towards digitalization to bridge the gap between how things were versus what they are now, which is why Globe continues to reinvent itself and find new ways to serve the changing needs of the people.

 

“Ganda-ganda ng pasok ng income. May events at commercials ako, and yung gym, maraming tao. Smooth lahat. Tapos nung mangyari ang COVID, nawalan ako ng pag-asa. Devastating talaga.  Hindi ko naisip na sa pagsubok na to, mayroon palang pag-asa,” said JM who went from stressed to blessed in just a few months of putting up Project Tapsi.

 

FDCP’s Sine Kabataan Awards P100K Film Grants To 10 Finalists

 

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, MAY 6, 2021 — Ten (10) young filmmakers have been selected as finalists in the 4th edition of the Sine Kabataan Short Film Competition and will each receive a PHP 100,000 grant as fund to use in the production of their respective short films.

 

Organized by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) and as an accompanying youth film competition with its banner Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP), Sine Kabataan gives a platform to all aspiring young filmmakers aged 18 to 30 and provides an opportunity to expose their fresh talents. This serves to encourage the youth to develop their creativity and originality in storytelling, touching on important issues of today as perceived by the youth.

 

After the Sine Kabataan Online Pitch Showcase held last March 20, the Selection Committee composed of filmmakers Alemberg Ang and JP Habac, and FDCP Executive Director Ria Anne Rubia picked 10 finalists among the pool of over 200 outstanding projects with a shortlist of 18 story concepts.

 

The 18 filmmakers went through an intensive online Story Development Lab last year focusing on their scripts, and attended a Pitching Lab to master how to effectively pitch their projects to possible co-producers and financiers. The top 10 finalists will undergo the Safe Filming Lab and Editing Lab before their final exhibition at PPP 2021. 

 

The 10 Official Finalists of Sine Kabataan 4 Short Film Competition:

 

“Abot Kamay Ang Langit” by Brian Spencer B. Reyes

After waking up in an empty city, two street kids have all the freedom to do whatever they want.

 

“Ang Bunga sa Tiyan ni Adam” by Ella Louise B. Salomon

A teenage boy tells his girlfriend he is pregnant after taking a pregnancy test.

 

“Jombi” by Angela Francesca V. Andres

A bullied gloomy girl finds out her friend is a zombie.

 

“Mga Ulap Tayong Nagiging Ulan” by Demetrio E. Celestino III

An anthropomorphic cloud named Ulap shares how it achieves small wins in this natural cycle of life, one that dwells on the commonality that suggests “mga ulap tayong nagiging ulan”.

 

“Reconnected” by Judd Bradley Avelino

After a total blackout ruins his daily routine, a 20-year-old man goes out to experience the world with only physical connection.

 

“Love in the Ungodly Hour” by Bradley Jason Pantajo

As two young men reconnect with each other, questions about the past begin to arise.

 

“Si Jet at ang Dark Lord ng Dol Gurskul” by Terence Giourdan Gonzalves

A young boy cuts class to plot his revenge with his imaginary friends against Dark Lord Marcoth.

 

“Ang Alamat ng Prinsipe at Mandirigma” by Jacob Mikhail U. Collado

After being scolded by his father for a leaked sex tape online, his younger brother tells him a story in a makeshift blanket fortress.

 

“Ang Balay ni Conrad” by Ardinian Jaq Sanque

A homeless boy trying to build himself a house on the side of the street rescues a boy whose life is the exact opposite of his.

 

 “Jeremy Supot” by James Allen Fajardo

Harassed by school bullies for being uncut, a teenage boy decides to sell his cellphone to afford circumcision.

 

Established in 2017, Sine Kabataan is conducted alongside the PPP wherein the finalists’ short films are screened nationwide during the PPP duration, with one short film shown before an official PPP entry.

 

“We are truly proud that Sine Kabataan this year is able to provide funding support for the production of short films of very promising filmmakers all over the country. Let us continue to nurture our young filmmakers by giving them platforms to tackle issues relevant to the youth. This is the goal of Sine Kabataan and we commend the finalists for bravely covering themes such as the impact of technology to society, poverty, social divide, bullying, family, HIV, teenage pregnancy, LGBT, and mental health,” said FDCP Chairperson and CEO Liza Diño.

 

In September 2020, filmmakers of the shortlisted projects were also given access to masterclasses in FDCP’s Film Industry Conference and Workshop Series Online.

 

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/SineKabataan.

Thai Superstars: Nonkul Chanon, Gulf Kanawut & Mario Maurer Headlines TNT’s “Kilig Saya” Campaign with Sue Ramirez and Sarah Geronimo

NONKUL CHANON, MARIO MAURER & GULF KANAWUT

TNT, the biggest prepaid brand in the Philippines, has signed three of Thailand’s most popular actors led by Nonkul Chanon (Bad Genius), Gulf Kanawut (TharnType: The Series) and Thai superstar Mario Maurer (Love of Siam, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, Pee Mak).

As TNT’s newest ambassadors, the Thai trio will headline TNT’s “Kilig Saya” campaign with the Philippines very own Sue Ramirez and Popstar Royalty Sarah Geronimo.

TNT’s move comes as more Filipino youth have turned into big fans of Thai series and films, giving in to the so-called Thai Invasion, a term used to describe the phenomenon of Thailand’s growing prominence in the international pop culture scene.

“Filipinos and Thais have always had mutual appreciation for each other’s wealth of entertainment content, but we’ve seen this grow even bigger recently as more Filipinos enjoy easy access to streaming platforms and social media through TNT’s value-packed promos,” said Jane J. Basas, SVP and Head of Consumer Wireless Business at Smart.

“As TNT enables Filipinos to follow their favorite Thai superstars Mario Maurer, Gulf Kanawut, and Nonkul Chanon on their smartphone, we’re now bringing these Thai actors even closer to them as the newest TNT KaTropas in our latest campaign,” she added.

Since 2007, Thai dramas and films have dominated the Southeast Asian scene almost to the same level as K-Pop and Japanese cultures. There are even Thai idols now making waves as K-Pop performers globally.

Nonkul Chanon is best known for the film Bad Genius, which became the highest-grossing Thai film of 2017. Overseas, it broke Thai film earning records in several Asian countries, making it one of the most internationally successful Thai films ever.

On the other hand, Gulf Kanawut is best known for the highly successful TharnType: The Series, an adaptation of a popular Thai web novel. With Gulf’s growing popularity, he has appeared in various magazine covers in Thailand as well as performed in solo concerts.

But of all Thai celebrities, it is Mario Maurer who is perhaps considered as the most popular Thai actor with a massive fan base not just in the Philippines but across Southeast Asia. He is best known for his lead roles in the 2007 film Love of Siam and the 2010 sleeper hit Crazy Little Thing Called Love. He is also the lead star of Thailand’s highest grossing film of all time, Pee Mak, which grossed over U$33 million in both domestic and international box office receipts.

NONKUL, MARIO & GULF

“TNT’s passion is to bring the youth together through fun and happiness. We recognize their remarkable spirit and perseverance to overcome all odds, wo we’re very excited to showcase how they find joy even in the hardest of circumstances in our newest campaign featuring the Thai superstars they admire,” says Miriam Z. Choa, FVP and Head of Prepaid Marketing at Smart.

TNT will host a special and big event called TNTCON2021 on May 11, featuring the live online appearance of all three Thai superstars and they are represented in the Philippines by Joyce Ramirez of PUBLICITYASIA for Smart Communications, Inc.

Stay tuned for the release of TNT’s “Kilig Saya” campaign by following TNT on Facebook (www.fb.com/TNTph), Twitter via the hashtag #TNTKiligSaya and Instagram (@tntph)

Ramon “Bong” Revilla, Jr. takes viewers on a journey to protect the environment via "Agimat ng Agila"

THIS May 1, exciting adventures await Kapuso viewers as the bearer of the powers of an enchanted eagle sets off on a journey to protect the environment and to battle evil forces on GMA Network's action-packed fantasy drama series, 'Agimat ng Agila.' 

The original series is the television comeback of well-loved and versatile actor Ramon “Bong” Revilla, Jr. as Major Gabriel Labrador, the valiant head of Task Force Kalikasan who is wrongfully accused of his family’s death and is chosen as the bearer of the Agimat ng Agila. 

With the recent celebration of Earth Day, Agimat ng Agila heralds on every Filipino’s guardianship of the environment and promotes how pivotal it is when a man embraces his love for his one and only planet.  

Following his five-year-long hiatus from acting, Bong shares that he is both glad and blessed to be doing what he loves again, "Acting is an integral part of my life, and I owe who I am today to the industry. Hindi ko talaga maiiwan ang industriya. Na-miss ko rin 'yung camaraderie and 'yung collective creativity with my co-workers – from co-actors to the writers, the directors, the crew, and the staff. All in all, na-miss ko 'yung buong experience, and I am blessed to be doing it again." 

In addition, Bong also wishes to instill environmental awareness to the viewers and encourage them to be proactive stewards of nature, "Napakaganda ng Pilipinas at punong-puno ito ng likas na yaman. Agimat ng Agila shows this – the rich ecosystem and biodiversity in the country. Ipinakita rin namin dito ang epekto nito sa mga tao – the good and bad. Kung maipapaalala lang namin sa mga tao ang kagandahan ng ating kalikasan at ang mga simpleng pwedeng gawin para huwag nang lalo pa masira ito, then we have imparted a meaningful message." 

Completing the powerhouse cast are Sanya Lopez as Maya Lagman, the headstrong but compassionate adopted daughter of Nanay Berta; Elizabeth Oropesa as Nanay Berta, the reclusive and mysterious elderly woman who will assist Gabriel on his journey as the tagapagligtas; Roi Vinzon as Alejandro Dominguez, a respected and feared businessman and crime lord; Benjie Paras as Sgt. Wesley Dimanahan, Gabriel's trusted confidant and right-hand man; Allen Dizon as Capt. Gerry Flores, second-in-command of the task force; Michelle Dee as Serpenta, an evil shadow creature who acts as an oracle for Alejandro; EA Guzman as Julian, an earnest man who secretly fancies his childhood friend Maya; Miggs Cuaderno as Bidoy, a smart-aleck who eventually becomes close to Gabriel; Ian Ignacio as Malvar, deputy henchman of Alejandro. 

The series also features the special participation of Sheryl Cruz as Dr. Myrna Labrador, the soft-spoken and ethereal wife of Gabriel. 

Playing equally vital roles in the series are King Gutierrez as Timon, acting head of Alejandro's henchmen; Jhong Cuenca as Mulong, the enchanted eagle that is actually an engkanto cursed to be a bird; Mike Lloren as Lt. Col. Roman Abdilla, the unsupportive commander of Task Force Kalikasan who heavily dislikes Gabriel.

Also starring are Althea Ablan as young Maya, Dentrix Ponce as young Julian, Yuan Francisco as Wacky Labrador, Seth Dela Cruz as Buknoy. 

After accepting a military assignment in Task Force Kalikasan, Major Gabriel Labrador (Bong) and his wife, Myrna (Sheryl), decide to settle down in the idyllic town of San Jacinta where they plan to raise their son Wacky (Yuan). Together with his faithful sergeant Wes (Benjie) and deputy Capt. Gerry (Allen), Gabriel eventually becomes an integral part of the community for his commendable actions to protect the forest and wildlife. 

Unbeknownst to Gabriel, his efforts have incurred the ire of Alejandro Dominguez (Roi Vinzon), a local crime lord who maintains the persona of a well-respected and philanthropic businessman.

Fortunately for Gabriel, an enchanted eagle has witnessed his heroism and has chosen him as the new 'tagapagligtas' to help save and protect the environment. The eagle sets him off on a journey aided by the mysterious but motherly Nanay Berta (Elizabeth), and her headstrong adopted daughter Maya (Sanya).

When Alejandro puts a hit on Gabriel and his family, the eagle swoops in to save his life which leads to him being the recipient of its 'bertud.' Gabriel has now been granted the abilities of the enchanted eagle. However, his arch-nemesis Alejandro is also allied with a wicked shadow whisperer named Serpenta (Michelle). 

Now armed with the Agimat ng Agila, will Gabriel be able to balance his thirst for revenge with his sense of righteousness in battling the evil forces of Alejandro? 

Agimat ng Agila is under the supervision of the GMA Entertainment Group headed by SVP for Entertainment Group Lilybeth G. Rasonable, FVP for Drama Redgie A. Magno, SAVP for Drama Cheryl Ching-Sy, Senior Program Manager Ali Marie Nokom-Dedicatoria, and Executive Producer Joy Lumboy-Pili.  

Based on the film concept by Ramon “Bong” Revilla, Jr., the series is a product of the visionary minds of GMA's award-winning creative team - Creative Director Aloy Adlawan; Creative Consultant Agnes Gagelonia-Uligan; Head Writer Jojo Tawasil Nones; Senior Writer John Roque; and developed for television by Agnes Gagelonia-Uligan and Jojo Tawasil Nones. Joining them is Genaro Nerdie Cruz, script consultant of Ramon “Bong” Revilla, Jr. 

Catch the world premiere of Agimat ng Agila - under the helm of acclaimed director Rico Gutierrez - beginning May 1, Saturdays, 7:15pm, on GMA-7. 

Viewers abroad can also watch the series via GMA's flagship international channel, GMA Pinoy TV. For the program guide, visit www.gmapinoytv.com.

GMA Network depicts consequences of social media misuse via sci-fi romance series "I Can See You: #Future"

IN the age of the internet, is going viral truly the be-all and end-all of using social media? Or will one realize, like ripples on a pond, that for every choice one makes, there is a consequence to face? 

MIGUEL TANFELIX & KYLINE ALCANTARA

This April 5, take part in the mysterious and intriguing story of a man whose life turns upside down as he gets a glimpse of the future in the second episode of GMA Network's groundbreaking drama series 'I Can See You: #Future.' 

The episode features the highly-anticipated reunion of two of the Network's brightest stars - Kapuso versatile actor Miguel Tanfelix as Vinchie Torres, an aspiring segment producer who gains a supernatural ability to see the future through CCTV footage, and Kapuso Breakout Star Kyline Alcantara as Lara Dacer, the woman who crosses paths with Vinchie and learns that the cause of her depression is somehow linked to him.  

KYLINE & MIGUEL

In relation to the theme of their episode, Miguel shares his stance on how social media can be beneficial in today’s society, “Ang edge ng pagiging artista, if you were to make a movement, may followers ka na agad. But hindi lang artista, anyone can start a movement. Just make sure na alamin mo muna ‘yung tama sa mali and make sure na may ginagawa ka rin for that movement. Hindi mo lang siya ginagawa for social media. Iba ‘yung nangyayari sa social media at iba rin sa totoong buhay.”

MIGUEL & KYLINE

Following their several successful projects together, Kyline expresses that she is delighted to be working with Miguel once more and teases fans on what to expect in the episode, “It’s fun to work with him again because we’re familiar naman sa work etiquette ng isa’t isa. We’re happy na they appreciate the scenes that we had done together.  Marami pa po silang aabangan. Of course, dapat abangan nila not just the kilig scenes but ‘yung plot twist ng story.”

AIKO MELENDEZ

Playing an equally vital role is Ms. Aiko Melendez as Menchie Torres, Vinchie's loud but loving mother who gets caught up in several vices after her husband’s death.

Making this series exciting is the special participation of Gabby Eigenmann as Elvin Torres, Vinchie's kindhearted and noble father who works as a CCTV operator. 

Completing the cast are Mikoy Morales as Royce, Lara's ex-boyfriend who falls victim to addiction; Dani Porter as Analyn Fuentes, Lara's supportive and dependable best friend; Jmee Katanyag as Kakai, Menchie’s friend who loves to gossip and gamble; Francis Mata as Walter, Charlie’s strict but gullible boss. 

GABBY EIGENMANN

Driven by his desire to go viral and to gain likes, social media addict and segment producer Vinchie (Miguel) records what seems to be a desperate robbery. After getting his footage of the crime, Vinchie flees the scene without helping the struggling victim. Unbeknown to him, his father Elvin (Gabby) rushes to break the mugging and meets an unfortunate end. Several months later, while scanning through CCTV footage at work, Vinchie witnesses an incident from the future and attempts to save a mysterious woman named Lara (Kyline). 

How will Vinchie's newfound ability to see the future through CCTV footage play a role in closing a painful chapter of his past and building his budding relationship with Lara? 

This original series, created by the award-winning GMA Entertainment Group, is headed by SVP for Entertainment Group Lilybeth G. Rasonable, FVP for Drama Redgie A. Magno, SAVP for Drama Cheryl Ching-Sy, Senior Program Manager Camille D. Hermoso, and Executive Producer Michele R. Borja. 

'I Can See You: #Future' is a product of the visionary minds of GMA's highly-talented creative team: Creative Director Aloy Adlawan; Creative Consultant Agnes Gagelonia-Uligan; Headwriter Des Garbes-Severino; Concept Creator Kutz Enriquez, and brainstormer John Borgy Danao.

Catch the world premiere of ‘I Can See You: #Future’ - under the helm of esteemed director Dominic Zapata - beginning April 5, weeknights, right after First Yaya only on GMA-7.

Viewers abroad can also watch the series via GMA's flagship international channel, GMA Pinoy TV. For the program guide, visit www.gmapinoytv.com.