Kathryn takes home the award for the “Outstanding Asian Star Award” for her role in 2 Good 2 Be True. Alongside the Filipina Actress was Thai Actor Gun Atthaphan, who received the same award for his role in “Midnight Museum.”
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During Kathryn’s speech, she expressed her appreciation for the healthcare workers and gave honor to them. 2 Good to Be True made an impact on its viewers as it tackled the realities of medical emergencies.
Meanwhile, Gun Atthapan thanked GMMTV and also showed how grateful he was to receive the award.
Gun and Kathryn even took a selfie together during the awards night. The Filipina actress posted via Instagram story, tagging the Thai Actor with the caption, “Congratulations @gun_atthaphan.”
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Kathryn Bernardo further proves that she is the Philippine Entertainment Industry’s gem regarding acting skills. Moreover, Gun also proves that he is one of the aces of GMMTV. Congratulations to both actors!
Philippine companies are integral to the country’s economic stability, and in pursuing better heights in business and development.
As an extension, things like market expansion is crucial to create a stable business and to reach wider audiences that would contribute to sustainability. This includes the recognition of being globally competent, something that has been achieved by these six companies in the Philippines.
San Miguel Corporation, Jollibee Foods Corporation, PLDT, Metrobank, BDO Unibank, and Ayala Corporation were listed by TIME under the 750 Best Companies of 2023. These companies are recognized as those that are landscape-defining in their respective industries and in the economy at large.
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There are three criteria for this list which are revenue growth, sustainability, and employee satisfaction. Ranking at 309 is Ayala Corporation with an overall score of 83.66%. The conglomerate is applauded internationally with its advances in business, with a maintained moderate growth rate.
Ranking at 347 is San Miguel Corporation. The food and beverages company is one of the staples at any Filipino table, and its impact has reached foreign ones with an overall score of 83.08%. According to TIME, its growth rate is very high.
Jollibee Foods Corporation has taken over the world as it is one of the most trending restaurants as of today, gaining large audiences from Tiktok and other social media outlets. It ranked at 421 with a high growth rate, and an overall score of 81.94%.
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At rank 609 is PLDT. Being the number one telecommunication service in the Philippines, it is clear that it has extended its economic prowess beyond our country with a moderate growth rate as well. It garnered an overall score of 78.71%.
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Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company proves itself to be one of the best banking and financial services companies with its rank at 634. It has an overall score of 78.12% and a high growth rate.
Lastly, BDO Unibank ranks at 647 with an overall score of 77.85%. Domestically, we see the signs of BDO everywhere we look, and now, it graces the pages of TIME along with international companies. It has a moderate growth rate, serving areas in the world outside of the Philippines such as other Asian countries, North America, Europe, and the Middle East.
Hans Sy takes his own curve in creating a legacy aside from being part of the executive committee at SM Prime Holdings Inc. Aside from his impact in the business industry, Sy plans to further empower the athletic community in the Philippines through his recent commitments.
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The National University Bulldogs is where a large number of people who are in the women’s volleyball team originate from. Sy promises to contribute to improving the athletic program in this institution in order for our players to become more competent. This is also a step to be taken to ensure that the country is able to produce new generations of great athletes.
Sy commits to his pursuit in hosting the International Volleyball Federation Women’s World Championships in 2025. He made his claim clear when our national team competed at the Asian Senior Women’s Volleyball Championship.
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As for the venue, he envisions an infrastructure to be made that would hold 15,000 people. He mentioned that he has learned lessons from the MOA Arena and plans to make sure that his project will be world-class.
“Sometimes, the most mundane people bring the most joy to our hearts.”
Have you ever come across videos of live-action mermaids with their beautiful tails? There’s just something so mesmerizing about them that heals our inner child. Beauty and Grace are two words we can use to describe tank mermaids. However, there is more to them than just the surface.
Cebu also has its tank mermaid— CebuanaSirena or Mermaid Mariae. Mermaid Mariae went viral on Tiktok as she showed a day in the life of a tank mermaid at Cebu Ocean Park. But what does it take to become a tank mermaid? Mermaid Mariae was able to tell us exactly what.
Meet Naomi, aka Mermaid Mariae
Naomi is behind the trending Mermaid Mariae. She was born and raised in Cebu and has been swimming since she was three. Naomi is part of the Bakhaw Adventure Team, a group of free divers in Cebu. Mermaiding is Naomi’s side hustle, and according to her, it takes all the energy she has to balance her time as a mermaid and having a full-time job.
When asked what she likes most about mermaiding, Mermaid Mariae expressed how heartwarming it is to see people of all ages smile. How their eyes shine as if seeing the mermaids are healing their inner child.
A Little Girl’s Dream Turned Reality
Ever since Naomi was a kid, she had always been comfortable in the water. Her mom was a swimming instructor, and she taught Naomi how to swim. Moreover, Naomi dreamed of being a mermaid as a kid, which she brought up until adulthood.
During the pandemic, Naomi had to find a new hobby. She and her partner joined a freediving class in Moalboal. Eventually, they joined the Bakhaw Adventure Team, which established mermaiding in Cebu. The group partnered with Cebu Ocean Park, and that’s when Naomi’s career as a mermaid kicked off.
She and her co-mermaid went to Bali, Indonesia, to get certified as mermaids. Yes, you read that right. They had to do a 3-day training, lecture, pool training, and open water training. They also had to be physically fit in order to become certified.
What Does it Really Take to Do Mermaiding?
Gone are the days when people thought mermaiding is “langoy-langoy lang.”
According to Naomi, mermaiding is physically demanding. It is something that requires training such as breath hold and learning how to be graceful underwater. Even the mermaid tails are quite heavy as well.
“Mermaiding is a hobby and passion, but it also became a career. Even if kapoy, dili gyud nako ma feel nga kapoy. It’s more of a challenge to train myself harder.” –
Naomi, Mermaid Mariae.
Real-Life Disney Princess
Naomi might as well be a real-life Disney princess because she also has a heart of Gold. She and her diving group, the Bakhaw Adventure Team, arrange the “Heart Meal Project” every year, when they cook for homeless people. Not only that, but they also have advocacies such as marine conservation.
You Can Be a Mermaid, too!
Yes, you can become a mermaid too! Mermaid Mariae says that as long as you are comfortable in the water and are willing to train, you can become a mermaid; Even kids can practice.
If you want to start your mermaiding journey, Mermaid Mariae emphasizes the importance of finding a community you can connect and swim with. The number one rule to mermaiding is never to dive alone, so find like-minded people and train with them. Most importantly, enjoy the journey.
Naomi, aka Mermaid Mariae, reminds us that even ordinary Cebuanos can become an instrument of happiness and hope to everyone.
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Angkas has forever changed the landscape of modern transportation. We have our riders to thank for their services, plus the affordable fare we couldn’t avail if we opt for other private vehicles. With these conditions, a lot of us wonder how much they actually make a month. George Royeca, CEO of Angkas, answers this question.
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According to Royeca, riders make an average of Php 40,000 monthly. Some riders even earn 1.5 times or double the average amount. The 30,000 riders of Angkas are very well compensated, and the company even aims to work with PAG-IBIG to give riders housing benefits.
The proposed program envisions the riders to be able to afford a home after 5 years of working with the company. They have also been talking to real estate developers to make this a reality.
Photo from Angkas Facebook Page
Service workers are integral in our society, and they are more than deserving to get the fair compensation that is commensurate with the work that they do. Angkas serves as a great precedent for other companies to provide good salaries and benefits to their service workers who pour their heart and sweat into what they do.
A cat in Katy, Texas, USA, named Cleo is making people laugh as he has a knack for stealing his neighbor’s expensive undergarments, bikinis, and more. According to his owner, Jean Wheat, Cleo often brought his “loot” inside Jean’s house.
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Because of Cleo’s antics, Jean set up a stall outside her house where the neighbors can look for their “stolen” garments and properties. The stall also has a sign that says, “My cat is a thief. Please look through his loot and recover your stuff. He has no remorse, but I apologize on his behalf.”
Cleo’s “Loot”
Jean expressed the “treasures” that Cleo brings to her house, and we can say this cat has quite a taste for luxury.
“He did bring a few T-shirts, a bikini—he brought in two separate days. He often brings home clean folded laundry,”
Jean said.
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She also apologized to her neighbors,
“I want to apologize because some of the items he’s brought home in particular, a pair of really nice women’s shapewear, are kind of pricey.”
Jean’s neighbors often tell her Cleo would climb into their house through their window. Moreover, Jean would quickly inform her neighbors that Cleo had brought something home again.
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Neighbor’s Reactions
With a thief as adorable as Cleo, neighbors would instead fall in love than get annoyed. Cleo became viral on the neighborhood’s Facebook page. Because of Cleo’s fame, T-shirts were made in her honor and sold to get funds for the local shelter.
If you find a cat stealing your things, how would you react?
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Disney princesses and the songs sung in their respective movies are very defining of our childhoods. Now, we can relive that memory and the nostalgia that comes with it through Disney Princess The Concert here in Cebu!
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Get ready to sing your hearts out with your favorite animated and film icons in the concert. You will witness a performance that is filled with the soundtrack of our fantasies with the performances of different Disney princesses along with their Prince Charming. The show will display some behind-the-scenes tales for the princesses through elaborate theatrical effects, animated visuals, LED projections, with the quality of the sound of Broadway.
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Tickets go on sale on September 30, 2023 at 12 NN at SMTickets both for the Cebu and Davao show. Don’t miss it, and sing your hearts out to your favorite Disney Songs!
While its prime gem is the pristine white sand beach that can be accessed freely by the public, Moalboal is also the home of this private yet interesting camping site and resort where you can do a lot of fun activities including archery. Introducing Archery-Asia Nipa Huts Moalboal.
If you have ever dreamed of doing archery in the tropics, shooting arrows in the jungle, taking aim in the shadow of palm trees or on a wide and sandy beach, then you can finally fulfill this dream at Archery-Asia in Moalboal.
The Parcour is surrounded by a more then 400 meter-long bamboo fence and offers a shooting and training ground a circular route past coconut palms, mango trees and ancient a jungle with currently 5 shooting ranges and more than ten 3D animals.
Photo by Jellie Baron
SERVICES offered:
Archery
Spring Gun Shooting
Darts
Billiards
Badminton
Campfire/Bonfire
Snorkeling
Canyoning
Diving & Diving Courses
BBQ
Scooter/Motobike Rental
Island hopping
Massage
Bar with cold Drinks
Breakfast and Snacks
TV with movies
Relaxing Area
Hammocks
Parking Space
Accommodation
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Check out these beautiful photos taken at Archery-Asia Moalboal, Cebu.
Exact location: Brgy. Tuble, Moalboal, Southern Cebu – 2-3 hours away from the city.
BY BUS: From South Bus Terminal, ride a bus going to Moalboal. Ask the driver to drop you off at Poblacion Moalboal near ThreeSixty Pharmacy. From there, ride a tricycle and inform the driver you’re heading to “Archery Asia” – fare is around ₱100 “pakyaw” / all-in.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Archery Asia Nipa Huts Moalboal”.
Cebuanos, get ready to fall in love as we get serenaded by the voices of Bugoy Drilon, Daryl Ong, and Michael Pangilinan, AKA BUDAKHEL. But wait, that’s not all! There will also be special performances by Katrina Velarde, Lucas Garcia, Madi Telma, Geo Rebucas, I am Ann, and a whole lot more.
Are you keen? Then grab your tickets now!
Ticket Prices
VIP w/ Photo Op except BuDaKhel (front seats): P3000
Gold (Seated): P1,500
Silver (Seated side bleachers): P750
Bronze (Seated back bleachers): P300
Get your tickets from the event’s official promoters and production heads:
Geo – 09334250403
April: 0927 711 7478
French: 0915 529 8808
Marion: 0945 249 1902
Melvinson: 0998 551 8103
Karren: 0956 994 2755
Yvonne: 0968 883 1063
Event Details
When: September 23, 2023, 5 PM
Where: Mandaue Cultural & Sports Complex, Mandaue City
It’s a day full of harmonies and melodies that you wouldn’t want to miss. Treat yourself to a concert with incredibly affordable ticket prices but with top-tier performances. What are you waiting for? Do your ears a favor and grab tickets to see BuDaKhel live in Mandaue City, Cebu.
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Are you still contemplating whether or not you should book that vacation? Then, let this be your sign!
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Cebu and Singapore are closer than ever as Singapore Airlines announces their daily direct flights starting October 29, 2023. Singapore Airlines says this schedule will “offer you a better travel option to Singapore, and beyond.”
What does Singapore Airlines’ Cebu-Singapore Direct Flight have to offer?
Passengers will be welcomed on board the Boeing 737-8 aircraft. They have two flight options to choose from: Economy Class and Business Class.
The business class seats are ergonomically designed and can recline to flat beds. Not only that but there is also a gourmet meal for passengers that consists of incredible Asian dishes.
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Meanwhile, for Economy class seats, passengers are offered ample legroom and adjustable headrests to ensure comfort. During short-haul flights under 3.5 hours, passengers can indulge in great-tasting meals such as the congee and gracy-rich mee siam. What’s even better is that the meals are served in sustainable tableware.
Are you ready to book your flight? You can book here now.
