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    The internet is the most powerful source in today's world and people cannot resist watching using both computers and wireless devices. Aside from that connection, internet is also known advantages of entertainment because it provides the total package related to tech as well as entertainment world where you can watch "throwback" movies that once you've enjoyed and loved.

    AQ Prime Entertainment

    Relaks. Stream. Enjoy. 

    AQ Prime Entertainment is a streaming company that offers original and legacy Filipino movies, rent-to-view on-demand shows, pay-per-view live events, and cable channel subscriptions.



    Set to go live in June 2022, AQ Prime provides thousands of hours of streaming entertainment on all smartphones and TVs across the Philippines, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, South Korea, and North America. 


    AQ Prime uniquely offers classic Filipino shows and movies, as well as new and exciting independently produced films. 



    "We are excited to provide Filipinos across the world the most complete access to entertainment content a streaming platform has to offer," said Atty. Aldwin Alegre, President, and CEO of AQ Prime. He adds, “This exciting undertaking will be aided by multi-cultural partnerships with the Korean entertainment industry and other foreign filmmakers for a unique and diverse programming experience.”



    Atty. Mary Melanie “Honey” Quiño, Chief Operations Officer of AQ Prime Entertainment adds, “We are focused on delivering high-quality entertainment Filipino families know and love. With these tenets in mind, we at AQ Prime will also provide a talent development company in collaboration with our Korean film and entertainment partners. Our very own Filipino talents have a chance to showcase their talents in Korean films, K-dramas, and the like.”





    As the Philippines’ new streaming platform, AQ Prime highlights topical and compelling content like LGBTQIA+, music, game and talent show through reality programs.



    As part of AQ Prime’s mission, it aims to promote and uplift the local film industry. In addition to movies and shows, a subscription gives customers access to pay-per-view live sporting events, shows, and festivals, rent-to-view adult movies, and Filipino independent films.  


    AQ Prime also takes pride in another platform called Director’s Cut by AQ, which is a separate app dedicated for sexy and mature contents — both teeming with original titles produced by AQ as well as acquired titles from Korea and other territories.



    AQ Prime is available this June 2022 on Apple and Android devices, including smartphones and smart TVs. Download and subscribe to AQ Prime Entertainment service for as low as P99 per month through Google Play Store and Apple App Store.




    ABOUT AQ Prime Entertainment


    AQ Prime Entertainment is a streaming company in the Philippines that offers original films and legacy movies, pay-per-view live events/shows, rent-to-view on-demand adult movies, and channel subscriptions in the Philippines and across the globe. AQ Prime presents an unmatched ability to deliver a broad range of compelling content across original content, news, sports, live shows, and festivals, and key partnerships in Southeast Asia. AQ Prime Entertainment is a subsidiary of A & Q Productions Films, Inc. Learn more from our website at www.aqprimestream.com.


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    With its aim to empower women from all over the world to discuss and solve women's issues in a non-political way, as well as to honor women champions, showcase women's skills, and motivate more women of any race and color to win all challenges in life and become an inspiration to mankind, the Global Women Empowerment Summit (GWES) 2021’s Manila leg is set to take place on June 5 to 6, 2022 at the Manila Marriott Hotel in Pasay City.

    Global Women Empowerment Summit 2021
    Manila Leg on June 5 to 6, 2022


    The event is set to showcase “The Best of the Philippines” through a series of forum and activities including immersive pocket events highlighted by the presence of Her Royal Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Khalifa Al Khalifa of the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, who will be the Royal Guest of Honor and Keynote Speaker.

    Honorable Pasay City Mayor Ms. Imelda “Emi” Calixto-Rubiano will open the event joined by Marriott Hotel Manila’s General Manager Mr. Bruce Winton, and GWES Overall Chairperson and CEO Ms. Love Charmaine Uychoco.

    The Global Women Empowerment Summit 2021 was officially appointed to Afro Asian World Events, the MICE Division of Afro Asian Travel and Tours, Inc., a leading DMC in the Philippines. They will be the Philippine Ground Handler and Business Event Management Company for the 2021 edition of the Global Women Empowerment Summit. This event is co-sponsored by the Department of Tourism, Philippine Airlines, Informatics, Ralphs Wine, Le Charm Suites, and Distelleria Limtuaco.

    For the latest news, updates, and other information, you find Global Women Empowerment Summit's official Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/globalwomenempowermentsummit.

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    We were invited by Mergrande Ocean Resort to attend their first Content Creators Day and at the same time launching of their Mergrande EcoPark.



    May 14. I woke up early because the meet up time was move at 8AM. I'm excited to see my socmed colleagues, because it's our first time to have a f2f event amidst pandemic.






    The Mergrande Ocean Resort is formerly known as Villa Victoria way back 80s and 90s. This place is so famous of their children playground and pool. It becomes one of Davao City landmarks for food, travel, adventure and vacation. But, it was closed and reopened again last July 2000 with a new management.

    When Mr. Ernie and Mrs. Mercy Evangelista acquire the resort from the Limso they change the name of the resort to MERGRANDE. MER is a combination of the owner's name,  MERCY & ERNIE.

    A little bit of a trivia though, MER from the French word means SEA, and GRANDE in Spanish means GRAND or GREAT!

    Upon arrival, we are advised to proceed to the MERGRANDE ECOPARK. Actually the area of their ecopark is the previous area for the horseback riding amenities they have way back 90s. But, Mrs. Evangelista renovates the area into something fun but also educational that both children and adults enjoyed.
     


    This is the newest addition at Mergrande Ocean Resort. A product of the pandemic,  which forced the resort to close for 2 years and 2 months. The project started only with the BOUGAINVILLEA GARDEN.

    Overlooking view of BOUGAINVILLEA GARDEN at the AVIARY DOME

    But as pandemic stretched on, new ideas and new attractions materialized. Such as: KOI POND, BUFFET AREA, GAZEBO SWING, AVIARY DOME, OCTAGON POND, CALACHUCHI GARDEN, BONSAI FRUITY TREES AND PONDARIUM.





    Please watch video here about the Mergrande EcoPark.



    MERGRANDE OCEAN RESORT entrance fee is only P50 (Adult /Child)

    Swimming Pool is only P75/head (Adult/Child)

    MERGRANDE ECO PARK entrance fee is P100/head

    For 🚣 fee P100/head (30mins)

    ***NO CORKAGE OF FOOD, LECHON, & SOFT DRINKS

    **BRINGING OF KARAOKE/VIDEOKE IS NOT ALLOWED 

    For more information,  please dial these numbers: 2984100 - 2984101 or message them via Facebook Page.



    This is the day, May 9, 2022, the fate of the country will be decided by over 62 million registered voters as they make their choices of officials both from National and Local positions.





    Last April 30, I visited my polling area together with my two young adults. It's already a habit for me to visit my polling place prior election. Because, as a former Comelec BEI (Board of Election Inspector), I know what scenario would happen if we will not check our names on the Voters List. That's why I also have to teach my two girls, especially my youngest as a first time voter,  because election season can be overwhelming and at the same time confusing.


    Screenshot on Pal Raine FB Page
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    Today's election process involves pandemic safety protocols, that must be observed. Though elections is not new to me, but because of the pandemic, there are many changes in the voting guidelines, that's why we need to religiously observed.

    Last 2016 election voting time is 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Now, it's 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

    #ELEKSYON2022 in a PANDEMIC Experience 


    It's raining here in Davao City, we woke up at 4:00 AM. The night before the election,  I told my girls to prepare their copy of their Cluster Number, Precint Number and their Assigned Number of the Comelec Voters Registrations,  put it on a piece of paper for faster movement inside the Precinct. I also remind them to bring the new normal essentials: like face mask, alcohol and personal ball pen.

    Went to our polling place at exactly 5:30 AM, upon arrival the school gate is still CLOSE. We've been told that the gate will be OPEN at exactly 6:00 AM. People are already shouting to let us in because it's raining very hard and there are Senior Citizens and PWDs are waiting outside. Honestly, though social distancing is one of the safety protocols to be followed, it was never been followed.

    And the clock strikes 6:00 AM, guard allowed us to enter the school and have our temperature check taken. But, because a crowd of angry people eager to get inside, the thermal checker got malfunction and again people yelling desperately as they only have one thermal checker available in the school. Well, I don't know what happened next,  how the school and the Comelec people do about it. As for us, who are done with our temperature check and we are all OK to vote, we proceed to our designated Precinct.




    I went to my assigned room and ask one of the Poll Watchers and guide me to stay first in the Waiting Area.




    Yes, you've heard it right! For the first time in my electoral experience, a waiting area was made, as part of the pandemic protocol in Election 2022.




    The Poll Watcher calls my name and went inside the Voting Room give the piece of paper to the Electoral Board (remember the piece of paper that we prepare the night before the election) with the precinct number, sequence number and cluster precinct number. So, I skip STEP 2 Procedure here.

    The Chairman assigned in my precinct, check her Voters Registration Book if my name was there and upon verifying she let me signed using my personal ball pen on the VRB and handed me my ballot secrecy folder and a marking pen.

    I cast my vote exactly 6:15 AM, first feed of my secrecy ballot, the VCM (Vote Counting Machine) did not read it! Waaahhh! I prayed hard for the second time, yepppeeehhhhh! Finally, it reads. Then they give me the receipt and check if it's correct. All are CORRECT and then deposited it in the receptacle.

    And at last at 6:25 AM, done voting! Early bird. First in line.


    Right forefinger nail stained with inedible ink.


    And as for my girls, their voting experience were also fast and smooth.


     

    This election is definitely something new to me.

    1. (New) because it's my youngest daughter first time to vote.

    2. (New) because I like the Polling Area now compared previous election (it's very chaotic last year). Today, our school polling precincts are well organized despite of small problems with their Thermal Checker. 😊🤞

    3. (New) we have our WAITING AREA! Love it. Queue lines, no more.

    4. (New) I love the BEI's uniform shirt. I haven't taken pictures of them, but I guess you've seen it too! In our time, we don't have that kind of uniformity in terms of shirt to wear, but we request for it though.

    5. (New) VAD or Voters' Assistance Desk is now visible. 😝😝😝🤪 And now, they're all organized. Copies of the Voters List and Cluster Precinct are posted in the GYM area too!

    6. (New) And lastly,  first time to vote wearing a mask! 🤪🤪🤪🤞

    Well, those are just my newest observations in this Election 2022 amidst pandemic. As this will be one of many other instances where you go out and exercise your rights as a Filipino.



    We've been filling up with virtual happy hours looking at our gadgets, and some people are starting to feel exhausted. And for two years living in a life as an introvert — the disaster preppers of a new, ravage social lives.




    PUERTO PRINCESA: A Paradise Regained


    People are coping with the pandemic and by following safety protocols firmly enforced, Puerto Princesa is poised to again welcome tourists with open arms. In recent years, the highly urbanized city and tourist haven has been paralyzed by the Covid-19 pandemic, then pummeled by Typhoon Odette. But it is now on the road to recovery---as spectacularly as its scenic, romantic and gastronomic attractions.

    “The tourism industry is the lifeblood of Puerto Princesa, along with agriculture. Almost 15,000 people directly or indirectly benefit from tourism. In varying degrees, most of the recent construction and development projects are related to tourism: hotel-building, parks, cruise-ship ports, street lights, roads and many more. Unfortunately, some of these have been on hold since the onset of the pandemic,” discloses Demetrio “Toto” Alvior Jr., the city tourism officer.




    The Royal Connection

    Puerto Princesa, the capital of postcard-perfect Palawan, sprawls across 253,982 hectares of captivating coastlines stretched over 106 kilometers. Due to its strategic geographical location, it has sufficient depth to allow ships of all sizes to anchor, earning a reputation as a “Princess of Ports,” or in Spanish, “Puerto Princesa.”

    There’s no contention that Puerto Princesa is one of the country’s greatest pleasures. A holiday destination universally beloved by travelers, beach-combers and trekkers; a bustling business center with a rural allure; a provincial vibe with modern amenities; and a clean and green city recognized for its lush forests, fresh air and frontier character.



    Rising Above Covid-19

    The city of Puerto Princesa has been struggling to get to its feet since the outbreak of Covid-19 in early 2020. The lack of tourists, which is the main industry, has forced hundreds of tourism-related businesses to close, leaving thousands of tourism workers unemployed.

    “The public-health crisis forced them to find alternative sources of income, which was made more difficult because of the restrictions of movement due to several lockdowns,” Mr. Alvior reveals. “One factor of low tourist arrivals is the fluctuating number of Covid cases, which in turn affects the determination of quarantine requirements and national government intervention policies.”

    Today, Puerto Princesa is experiencing record lows in terms of economic losses, losing around P5 billion a year for the past two years from potential tourist receipts.



    “The City Tourism Department has been strengthening its social media campaigns to encourage local tourists to visit local attractions, in a bid to boost much-needed revenues to the ailing tourism sector,” a cautiously optimistic Mr. Alvior says. “We have one important wish in the City Tourism Department, and that is to prioritize the aids for the Typhoon Odette-affected tourism industry here.”

    The goal is to regain the city’s glory as an eco-tourism capital. “Our 2022 goals are full restoration of all the tourist attractions affected by Typhoon Odette such as the completion of the construction of the cruise-ship port and other man-made tourist attractions. There will be wide, extensive and aggressive promotions of Puerto Princesa to the local and international market.”



    The Last Frontier






    Puerto Princesa has a plethora of tourist spots. But many tourists who visit the city put the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, one of the New7Wonders of Nature, on top of their list. As the jump-off point for exploring the world-famous Tubbataha Reef, the city also hosts a fair share of adventurers.

    “Since the Covid-19 outbreak, we have never ceased to hope that the future will be better. This year 2022 is no different. And while what we want is a full recovery, we cannot afford to be careless when taking big steps. As we begin to truly understand the gravity of the situation, we also come to realize that our moves must be consistent with the bigger picture such as the national situation,” Mr. Alvior says.

    Since February 10, the city has been happily welcoming more visitors once again, hoping that the arrival numbers will soon be back to pre-pandemic levels. In this initiative, the tourism department shares the privilege on with the private sector.

    “While the government is the administrator of the State, the private sector is the bloodline. The government and the private sector are two inseparable factors for Puerto Princesa to prosper, and most importantly, to recover,” Mr. Alvior says. “The key to recovery is to enable and support the private sector to keep or resume their business operations. When it comes to the city’s biggest partners, apart from government agencies, it is the collective impact of small-business operations.”

    Puerto Princesa may be “The Last Frontier,” but the City Tourism Department is confident that it will always be the first choice of every traveler.

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    But as people began to adjust now, they started to find ways to bring back their social lives. Visiting places is no longer a hindrance now, by following safety protocols, like social distancing and washing hands — this pandemic is upending!

    Recreating what we lost for two years, the result of a bizarre feeling of distancing our social lifestyles overwhelmed despite the fact that we can now unwind and relax, a fun that we lost, but now regained at last!



    Paymaya is Maya now!

    I received an email saying that they're changing their brand name to MAYA.


    I've been using Paymaya for quite some time now. I also have GCASH app, tried to use both apps on two separate occasions. Both of them were involved transferring or  sending, saving and receiving money.

    The new Paymaya —  the Maya.


    I'm sure you're asking, "Why change the brand name?", "What's new with the app?".  Same with you, I am curious to know what are the development of this application.




    As for their promotional materials, PayMaya was rebranded into Maya as it aims to be your "all-in-one" money app. And for me, maybe because Maya is easier to remember. Another thing aside from changing their brand name, the new app added a function for those who are into buying and selling cryptocurrencies.

    Because I'm curious about the changes,  I updated my PayMaya app in Google Play Store.




    Viola! The new interface is beginner-friendly and users can easily learn the tricks and trade of the new app.




    After submitting your data by logging in and approving the Data Policy, you will see your WALLET, followed by the SAVINGS, CREDIT (up to P15,000 credit limit), and the activation of CARDS.


    And other services are: ESSENTIALS, MONEY MAKERS like the savings, credit and crypto, LIFESTYLE, PAYMENTS, REWARDS, etc...


    BTW, I'm only using PayMaya for paying my PLDT Bill. Now, after exploring the app I have so many discoveries. Well, that will be POSTED on my next blog. 😊


    What are you waiting for, explore the app now! Use my invite code when you join Maya for a P100 welcome voucher!

    Make sure to upgrade your account, cash in, and complete your first transaction to get your reward. Learn more at maya.ph/refer. Click my invite code now!


                My Invite Code DW359E0578KY
                

    Upgrade your old PayMaya to Maya and let's explore together the new "all-in-one money app".




    KROMA ENTERTAINMENT. A new "TraDigital" company backed by Globe 917Ventures Retirement Fund, that helps make Filipino entertainment industry used both TRADITIONAL and DIGITAL techniques in developing creators, talent, content and technology by creating something new, special and trailblazing entertainment for all.


    I first heard the word "Tradigital" is when my eldest  daughter had this subject in TESDA schooling in IT Animation, when they combine their reporting through traditional media and computer-generated strategy.

    We don't have this kind of advertising campaigns in marketing way back my college years. Though I work as social media marketing, my other colleagues used this kind of techniques, but still I don't have this in my outline or I've never used this as my marketing strategy. So glad I was invited to attend The KROMA Life Virtual Media Launch, and now I understand what is really the #TraDigital platform is.

    KROMA ENTERTAINMENT is here to make your life as easy. With the help of their eight brands from a unique ecosystem that will work as one to bring together a variety of perspectives and points of view to make a good product service at any one-time.


    LIVE MNL (a revamp of Globe Live) is a full service activation agency that curates and creates ON-STRAT, ON-TIME and ON-BUDGET world class events and productions, be offline or online.

    Services are: Equipment Rental, Studio/Venue Rental and Hospitality,  Streamer ang Virtual Design, Event Conceptualization, Production and Management,  Talent Booking and Coordination, Program Creation, Overall Projects Mgt and Budgeting and lastly Design and Fabrication.

    Previous works are as follows: GLOBE 917 TRAY, TELEPERFORMANCE YEAR-END PARTY,  GLOBE MMFF SPOTLIGHT, GLOBE EXCELLENCE AWARDS, WONDERFUL WORLD OF GLOBE, GOMO CONCERT, IT'S A GIRL THING, ETO NA! MUSIKAL nAPO! and the first ever Korean virtual fan meets way back in 2020. 


    Musikal nAPO! 


    Nickelodeon Slime Fest 



    ANIMA formerly Globe Studios. Known to be creator-focused and determined in their content; with films like LSS, Hintayan ng Langit, and the first Filipino Netflix film Dead Kids.



    They are also known for a storytelling and short film platform, whether it be through branded content, live-streaming executions or music videos.




    SECRET MENU. Well, it's not a secret anymore. Here, you will see a copy of LIVE MNL videos and event coverage. They are the full service creative and production team.


    Their services are as follows; BRANDED CONTENT SOLUTIONS, COMMERCIALS, LIVE VIDEO & EVENT COVERAGE and MUSIC VIDEOS.






    WONDER is a platform that caters POP CULTURE & style,  Fashion to gaming, career to sex & relationship, pop culture to self-care, etc.



    It's an online magazine that talks about everything. What makes it different from the other online magazine, it is a truth-telling magazine! A documentary of personal experience that tackle openess with a bit of a humour.




    While FreebieMNL provide the latest news & deals on food & lifestyle. As the name suggests they provide FREEBIES to everyone.  




    NYMA or "Now You Must Aspire"  is a talent agency that focuses in nurturing aspiring influencers and/or social media content creators.


    Services are as follows: INFLUENCER STRATEGIES AND ANALYTICS,  TALENT MANAGEMENT and BRANDED EXECUTIONS & COLLABORATIONS


    One of their talents is Kristel Fulgar.



     


    PARADISE RISING acts as the music label of the company.  In partnership with 88Rising. It's a new music collective representing the new wave of artists in the Philippines.





    UPSTREAM formerly known as the GMovies. A video on demand platform created by Filipinos, for the Filipino.


    And lastly, the newest addition to the KROMA Entertainment family — PIE.




    PIE a multi-platform interactive entertainment channel that provides rewards and prizes to all viewers.  A partnership between ABS-CBN and BEAM Digital television network still supported by the GLOBE 917Ventures.




    "Excited to share KROMA with you. It's a treasure trove of creative and innovative content that's relevant to our audiences, featuring country's best influencers, creators and talents.  We are determined to forge a new path for entertainment," by Ian Monsod, CEO of KROMA Entertainment,  Inc.



    If you have your own business or if you are qualified for the lucky aspiring talent for KROMA, why not give it a try. KROMA is where Traditional and Digital Marketing meet.

    A new way to make your own business strategy!




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