Wednesday 8 July 2015
#ChooseBetter and Enjoy FREE Access to Facebook Anytime, Anywhere
SUN gives its loyal subscribers the rewards they deserve for choosing the better network.
Now, everyone can now enjoy free access to Facebook anytime and anywhere on their mobile phone without worrying about data charges or having to scan free WiFi hotspots around your neighborhood.
SUN offers free access to Facebook to prepaid and postpaid subscribers, allowing them to enjoy Facebook all-Available to all subscribers nationwide, Sun’s free Facebook offer allows its subscribers to stay in touch with family and friends wherever they are, so no need to wait to come across the next Free WiFi hotspot before they could connect with their friends or stay abreast with the latest updates on Facebook.
SUN offers free access to Facebook to prepaid and postpaid subscribers, allowing them to enjoy Facebook all-Available to all subscribers nationwide, Sun’s free Facebook offer allows its subscribers to stay in touch with family and friends wherever they are, so no need to wait to come across the next Free WiFi hotspot before they could connect with their friends or stay abreast with the latest updates on Facebook.
Sun’s latest offer comes on the heels of its insightful ‘Choose Better' campaign, which encourages mobile phone users to examine their choices and make sure they are getting the most value out of their hard-earned money.
“Sun gives you the best-value for money options with its wide range of feature-packed plans and promos,” said Sun Vice President Joel Lumanlan. “And now, with this offer, Sun strengthens its line-up of already compelling services so that all your communication needs are covered – from calls, texts, mobile Internet and this time staying in touch with your family and friends on Facebook.”
Even better, SUN users can now take full control their Facebook experience with Sun, just by using a simple switch that appears on the upper right corner of their screen every time they log in to the site.
By simply turning the switch on, users will be able to safely post status updates, comment on their friends’ posts, discuss ideas in their groups and even send chat messages to friends – all without incurring data charges.
“Sun gives you the best-value for money options with its wide range of feature-packed plans and promos,” said Sun Vice President Joel Lumanlan. “And now, with this offer, Sun strengthens its line-up of already compelling services so that all your communication needs are covered – from calls, texts, mobile Internet and this time staying in touch with your family and friends on Facebook.”
Even better, SUN users can now take full control their Facebook experience with Sun, just by using a simple switch that appears on the upper right corner of their screen every time they log in to the site.
By simply turning the switch on, users will be able to safely post status updates, comment on their friends’ posts, discuss ideas in their groups and even send chat messages to friends – all without incurring data charges.
Moreover, users will be notified promptly whenever they access features or websites that are not part of the offer.
“Now, you simply have full control of precisely when you want to enjoy Facebook activities for free on your Sun phone. There is no more reason to fear unwanted data charges; you can just stay connected wherever you go,”
Should users want to use the full version of Facebook, they only need to turn it off, so they would be able to continue viewing images, videos, and other content on their News Feed through the affordable Facebook promos by Sun.
Sun’s free access to Facebook experience works on all data-capable phones, including smartphones and basic phones. Simply update your Facebook app or visit the Facebook website (m.facebook.com) on your mobile browser.
“Now, you simply have full control of precisely when you want to enjoy Facebook activities for free on your Sun phone. There is no more reason to fear unwanted data charges; you can just stay connected wherever you go,”
Should users want to use the full version of Facebook, they only need to turn it off, so they would be able to continue viewing images, videos, and other content on their News Feed through the affordable Facebook promos by Sun.
Sun’s free access to Facebook experience works on all data-capable phones, including smartphones and basic phones. Simply update your Facebook app or visit the Facebook website (m.facebook.com) on your mobile browser.
SMART and TALK ‘N TEXT subscribers may also enjoy the same Free FB experience on their phones.
By JED || Full Story @ Showbiznest
Video: Baron Geisler Drunk, Gone Wild in Pampanga Club
I thought he's well already. I was wrong.
A drunk Baron Geisler was videotaped drunk, noisy and wild when he was refused entry in one of the bars in Pampanga.
Check out the video below:
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Teen Top drop teaser spot for Seoul concert
Teen Top excite fans with the teaser spot for their upcoming ‘NATURAL BORN TEEN TOP LIVE IN SEOUL’ concert.
By JustKpop
Angel Locsin Named "Manila's Sexiest Woman"
Past vs. Present: Ibang klase si Manzano!
While FHM awarded its 2014 Sexiest Woman title to Jennylyn Mercado - Luis Manzano's ex-girlfriend, Angel Locsin, his current girlfriend also got the same distinction when another men's magazine UNO described her as "Manila's Sexiest Woman" on its 12th anniversary issue this month.
On its Facebook page, UNO described Angel as:
On its Facebook page, UNO described Angel as:
#AngelForUnoMagazine is definitely one thing we can finally cross off the UNO wishlist (though of course we’d love to have her back!).
Without a doubt the sweetest, funniest and most down-to-earth, Manila’s sexiest woman teases us with cheekiness in her eyes that leaves us tongue-tied. Angel Locsin is definitely the best way to toast 12 years."
By JED || Full Story @ Showbiznest
Angel Locsin Named "Manila's Sexiest Woman"
Past vs. Present: Ibang klase si Manzano!
While FHM awarded its 2014 Sexiest Woman title to Jennylyn Mercado - Luis Manzano's ex-girlfriend, Angel Locsin, his current girlfriend also got the same distinction when another men's magazine UNO described her as "Manila's Sexiest Woman" on its 12th anniversary issue this month.
On its Facebook page, UNO described Angel as:
On its Facebook page, UNO described Angel as:
#AngelForUnoMagazine is definitely one thing we can finally cross off the UNO wishlist (though of course we’d love to have her back!).
Without a doubt the sweetest, funniest and most down-to-earth, Manila’s sexiest woman teases us with cheekiness in her eyes that leaves us tongue-tied. Angel Locsin is definitely the best way to toast 12 years."
By JED || Full Story @ Showbiznest
Kapamilya Young Actress Commits Suicide
Julia, Nonie and Shamaine Buencamino's daughter who plays Janella Salvador's bestfriend in ABS-CBN daytime series "Oh My G!" was found dead inside their home in an apparent suicide on July 7.
According to a report from ABS-CBN, Julia was found hanging from the ceiling of the family's residence in Quezon City at around 8 pm. She was declared dead on arrival at the Cardinal Santos Medical Center in San Juan.
Nonie, as reported, told authorities not to pursue with the investigation as they are convinced that there is no foul play in the incident.
By JED || Full Story @ Showbiznest
SISTAR take 4th win at ‘Show Champion’
SISTAR take their 4th music show trophy with “Shake It” from today’s episode of ‘Show Champion’.
By JustKpop
James Reid, nanliligaw na kay Julia Barretto?
ISANG TSIKA ang dumating sa amin sa pamamagitan ng isang text message. Ayon nga sa tsika ay tinamaan daw talaga itong si James Reid kay Julia Barretto.
Ang totoong nasa puso daw ngayon ni James ay si Julia? Nabighani raw ang binata sa gandang ni Julia, kaya hayun at panay raw ang text ng binata ... Continue Reading at Pinoy Parazzi Showbiz News
'The Love Affair' starring Richard, Dawn and Bea - cinema trailer released (VIDEO)
The cinema trailer for "The Love Affair" has been released online. The movie stars Richard Gomez, Dawn Zulueta and Bea Alonzo.
Directed by Nuel Naval, the Star Cinema movie also has Tom Rodriguez, Ina Feleo, Manolo Pedrosa, Grae Fernandez, and a lot more.
"Your Love," originally sang by Alamid, is the movie's official theme song.
By Noel Jose @ The Ultimate Fan
'Sana Maulit Muli' Digitally Restored
Broadway diva and “The Voice Kids” coach Lea Salonga and 90 matinee idol and award-winning actor Aga Muhlach are set to reunite this Friday (July 10) as they grace the red carpet premiere of the digitally restored and re-mastered “Sana Maulit Muli” at the University of the Philippines Film Institute Cine Adarna as part of ABS-CBN’s ongoing Film Restoration campaign.
The 20-year-old “Sana Maulit Muli,” directed by veteran director Olivia Lamasan, is one of the most romantic movies in the 1990s. This is the second big screen team-up of Aga and Lea, following the success of “Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal” in 1992.
It tells the story of Agnes (Lea) who, after waiting for ten long years, must leave her long-time boyfriend Jerry (Aga) after her mother’s petition to finally join her in America was finally approved. The two try to make it work at first but distance eventually paves the way for them to end their relationship and part ways.
Filled with regret, Jerry quits his job and travels to America to be with Agnes. He, however, discovers a whole new Agnes very different from the woman he used to love. Will Jerry be able to bring back the love that was lost? Or will it be too late for them to rekindle what they used to have?
By Fursie Guido @ Hapee Pinay
Watch: The Love Affair cinema trailer starring Dawn Zulueta, Richard Gomez, and Bea Alonzo
Star Cinema's next potential money maker movie stars Bea Alonzo and the popular loveteam from the early 90s of Richard Gomez and Dawn Zulueta.
Cinema trailer has been released and leaked online by netizens.
Formerly titled Crossroads, The Love Affair poses the question, "Does getting hurt give you the right to hurt back?". Based on the trailer, Richard Gomez and Dawn Zulueta are married couple for 24 years but on the verge of annulment after the former discovered the latter's affair with his bestfriend.
Gomez then meets Bea Alonzo (a lawyer) who just broke up with boyfriend (played by Tom Rodriguez) after she discovered a video of him and another woman making out.
Watch the cinema teaser here
Under the helm of Nuel Naval (Magkaribal), The Love Affair promises to present a story that will change the way you look at love. The movie opens in theaters July 29, 2015.
By Pinoy Showbiz Daily
B2ST’s Kikwang confirmed for ‘Mrs.Cop’
B2ST’s Kikwang has been confirmed for new SBS’s drama ‘Mrs.Cop’.
By JustKpop
Former Goin' Bulilit mainstay Andrei Garcia joins TV5's Youth Oriented Series "Parang Normal Activity"
Pagkatapos ng dalawang taon pamamaalam sa programang Goin' Bulilit ipinapakilala ang bagong Andrei Garcia at this time isa na syang ganap na binata.
Bigla syang nawala sa showbiz dahil taong 2013 ng grumadweyt sya sa Goin Bulilit kasabay nila Alexa Ilacad.
Parang kailan lang napapanood natin sya sa Goin' Bulilit pero sa pagbabalik telebisyon nya muli syang masisilayan sa newest at happiest scary series na tiyak katakot-takot na saya at adventure ang mapapanood nyo sa #ParangNormal Activity.
Kasama si Andrei Garcia na dating Andre Joseph Garcia sa bagong programa sa Kapatid Network na Parang Normal Activity at kasama nya rin dito si Ella Cruz.
Sa pagbabalik nya sa telebisyon mag ningning naman kaya ang kanyang karera sa showbiz lalo't na nasa TV5 sya at hindi sa ABS-CBN.
Ngayong July 11 na magsisimula ang Parang Normal Activity 8pm sa TV5.
By Kakulay Entertainment Blog
Bigla syang nawala sa showbiz dahil taong 2013 ng grumadweyt sya sa Goin Bulilit kasabay nila Alexa Ilacad.
Parang kailan lang napapanood natin sya sa Goin' Bulilit pero sa pagbabalik telebisyon nya muli syang masisilayan sa newest at happiest scary series na tiyak katakot-takot na saya at adventure ang mapapanood nyo sa #ParangNormal Activity.
Kasama si Andrei Garcia na dating Andre Joseph Garcia sa bagong programa sa Kapatid Network na Parang Normal Activity at kasama nya rin dito si Ella Cruz.
Sa pagbabalik nya sa telebisyon mag ningning naman kaya ang kanyang karera sa showbiz lalo't na nasa TV5 sya at hindi sa ABS-CBN.
Ngayong July 11 na magsisimula ang Parang Normal Activity 8pm sa TV5.
By Kakulay Entertainment Blog
SONAMOO releases teaser images of Sumin and Nahyun for ‘Cushion’
SONAMOO has released the individual teaser images of member Sumin and Nahyun for ‘Cushion’.
By JustKpop
Janine Gutierrez, Jackie Lou Blanco, Pilita Corales cover New You magazine
Fashion muse Janine Gutierrez posed with her grandmother Pilita Corales and aunt Jackie Lou Blanco for the cover of New You magazine's 18th issue.
Three generations on one cover, proving that beauty indeed runs in their blood.
Janine goes solo on the other cover, though.
New You, according to its Facebook page, is "the first and only magazine in the Philippines on aesthetic reinvention."
By Noel Jose @ The Ultimate Fan
Kim Shin Young to return as ‘Show Champion’ MC after 2 years and 6 months
Kim Shin Young will be going back as MBC’s ‘Show Champion’ MC after 2 years and 6 months.
By JustKpop
Rookie actor Ryu Joon Yeol signs wit C-Jes Entertainment
Rookie actor Ryu Joon Yeol has signed an exclusive contract with C-Jes Entertainment.
By JustKpop
Julia Buencamino's "Oh My G!" co-stars saddened by her death
Julia Buencamino committed suicide on Tuesday in their Quezon City home. She was found hanging from the ceiling around by their household help around 8 PM.
The 15-year-old actress is the youngest daughter of character actors Noni and Shamaine Buencamino. She is in the cast of ABS-CBN's daytime series "Oh My G!" where she plays Aimee, the best friend of lead star Janella Salvador.
The news about Julia's death, which broke out Wednesday morning, saddened her co-stars in the Kapamilya program.
Janella took to Twitter to express her sadness.
The teen star wrote that she's "deeply saddened and shocked" on the death of her "bestie."
Marlo Mortel took to Instagram to repost an Instagram photo of Julia cuddling his dog.
"I still can't believe it. We shared a lot of moments together and always had the longest hugs," Marlo wrote in the caption.
Tom Doromal posted on Instagram a photo with Julia.
"Julia, Aimee, bestie… It was too early… The whole family will be praying for you," Tom wrote in the caption of the photo taken from the set of "Oh My G!"
Patrick Sugui, meanwhile, tweeted: "Rest in peace, Julia Buencamino. We love you."
According to reports, Noni Buencamino has requested that the investigation on his daughter's death be stopped. They are convinced that it was indeed suicide.
By Noel Jose @ The Ultimate Fan
Learn more about ‘Girl’s Day’ in Ask in a Box
Girl’s Day have shared interesting facts and new stories in their ‘Ask in a Box’ interview as part of their promotion cycle for “Ring My Bell”.
By JustKpop
LIFESTYLE: James Reid On Julia Barretto Date Rumor: 'Sometimes It Hurts Knowing The Bashers Are The Fans!'
MANILA - James Reid finally broke his silence over the coffee date rumor with Para Sa Hopeless Romantic co-star Julia Barretto.
Rumors circulating online that James Reid and Julia Barretto were both spotted having a coffee date and prior to that they were rumored to have exchanged text messages.
In a Pep.ph interview and on Cinema News, James Reid clarified that he don't have the number of Julia Barretto and the coffee date rumor is false. The Kapamilya actor also admitted that he got hurt with the flak he received online and so from the fans too: "It’s just like, sometimes, when I’m looking at my Instagram and looking at the comments and stuff, sometimes it hurts knowing the bashers are the fans, they have the name JaDine, and sometimes I don’t know the difference.”
Meanwhile, James Reid was quick to mention that he's still grateful to have faithful fans: “They said I’m quiet about it. I don’t have to explain myself in everything that comes out because it’s not worth my time. I don’t really mind, but I’m just grateful to have fans, they defend me and don’t listen easily.”
Photos by: Rightful Owners / James Reid / Nadine Lustre
By Philippine Edition | Philippine Edition Blog
CONCERT: Vice Ganda's Concert Billboard Removed In Cebu City Due To 'Indecent' Look
CEBU - The billboard promoting the Cebu City leg of Vice Ganda's concert tagged as "Gandang Ganda Sa Sarili Sa Cebu (Eh D Wow)" was removed by Cebu City Anti-Indecency Board (CCAIB).
CCAIB Administrator Dr. Lucelle Mercado said in a report published in Inquirer, that they have decided to take down the billboard as it's "sexually suggestive" in nature: “It’s sexually suggestive. The board hasn’t met yet about it, but as chairman of CCAIB, I already took action. We don’t want to just wait since there are already a lot of people who’ve seen that.”
The billboard is part of the promotion for the July 19 concert of Vice Ganda in Cebu City and TSE Live is the promoter of the said show and released their side of the story: "The Cebu leg of the concert is part of a series. TSE Live was only staying in line with its format. TSE Live accepts the Mayor’s call to change the material and is in the process of doing so."
In addition, the promoter will not replace the said billboard as there are only few days left before the staging of Vice Ganda's concert which will be held at the Pacific Grand Ballroom of the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino: "It’s only a few days before the concert and putting up a new billboard is added cost on our side. Maybe we won’t be replacing it anymore."
Councilor Lea Japson and the committee head of CCAIB's women and family affairs claimed to have received several complaints from private individuals and religious groups against the billboard's "indecent" nature.
Photo by: Rightful Owners
By Philippine Edition | Philippine Edition Blog
Super Junior are ‘Devil’ for comeback + photos & trailer
Super Junior have announced their comeback with special album “Devil” which will be released on July 16.
The album includes a total of 10 tracks including their title track “Devil”. Along with the annoncement are the group and solo concept photos of the members. Super Junior are looking sharp in black and white themed photos giving off a dramatic and intense mood.
See below:
By JustKpop
Nadine Lustre Denied Rumors that She Intentionally Ignored a Fan Who was Waiting for Her at Hotel.
Nadine Lustre denied rumors that she intentionally ignored a fan who was waiting for her at a hotel where she was staying for a show.
In an interview with ABS-CBN News, Lustre insisted that she values her fans.
“Nabasa ko po 'yang [balitang 'yan], sa hotel daw po. Kasi ang dami pong tao. We were rushing kasi papunta kami ng meet and greet. Siyempre hindi ko naman po naririnig lahat ng babati sa akin. Hindi ko din naman po kaya [ma-entertain sabay-sabay] lahat. Baka na-misinterpret lang po or something,” she said.
When asked if the rumor is affecting her, Lustre said: “No naman po kasi even the fans know naman na hindi naman po ako suplada.”
Lustre pointed out that there will always be occasions when they won't be able to accommodate everyone especially when they are in a rush.
“Hindi din naman po namin kaya talaga lahat ma-please or mabibigyan ng attention kasi siyempre marami din naman po,” she said. “Siguro po hindi ko lang siya narinig or nabati kaya medyo sumama ang loob niya. Pero I’m really approachable naman po.”
Meanwhile, Lustre also clarified reports that she and her onscreen partner, James Reid, just left behind the souvenirs given to them by their fans.
“Yung sa akin po, dala ko po. Kasi may nagbigay po ng banana chips sa amin ni James. ‘Yung sa akin po, ‘yung kinakain namin ni Yasi (Pressman) doon sa photo, that’s mine po. So ‘yung sa akin po, dala ko. I think ‘yung kay James, naiwan po yata kasi we were all rushing noong time na ‘yun. Baka po naiwan,” she said.
She, however, emphasized that Reid did not do it deliberately.
“Hindi naman po niya iniiwan ang mga bigay sa kanya. Kapag pumunta po kayo sa house niya, everything [na bigay ng fans sa kanya] is there,” she said.
By Kakulay Entertainment Blog
In an interview with ABS-CBN News, Lustre insisted that she values her fans.
“Nabasa ko po 'yang [balitang 'yan], sa hotel daw po. Kasi ang dami pong tao. We were rushing kasi papunta kami ng meet and greet. Siyempre hindi ko naman po naririnig lahat ng babati sa akin. Hindi ko din naman po kaya [ma-entertain sabay-sabay] lahat. Baka na-misinterpret lang po or something,” she said.
When asked if the rumor is affecting her, Lustre said: “No naman po kasi even the fans know naman na hindi naman po ako suplada.”
Lustre pointed out that there will always be occasions when they won't be able to accommodate everyone especially when they are in a rush.
“Hindi din naman po namin kaya talaga lahat ma-please or mabibigyan ng attention kasi siyempre marami din naman po,” she said. “Siguro po hindi ko lang siya narinig or nabati kaya medyo sumama ang loob niya. Pero I’m really approachable naman po.”
Meanwhile, Lustre also clarified reports that she and her onscreen partner, James Reid, just left behind the souvenirs given to them by their fans.
“Yung sa akin po, dala ko po. Kasi may nagbigay po ng banana chips sa amin ni James. ‘Yung sa akin po, ‘yung kinakain namin ni Yasi (Pressman) doon sa photo, that’s mine po. So ‘yung sa akin po, dala ko. I think ‘yung kay James, naiwan po yata kasi we were all rushing noong time na ‘yun. Baka po naiwan,” she said.
She, however, emphasized that Reid did not do it deliberately.
“Hindi naman po niya iniiwan ang mga bigay sa kanya. Kapag pumunta po kayo sa house niya, everything [na bigay ng fans sa kanya] is there,” she said.
By Kakulay Entertainment Blog
AOA’s amazing ‘Heart Attack’ live
Heart Attack is not an easy song to deliver live, however AOA impress with their remarkable live singing ability.
By JustKpop
Saturday Night Fever' Musical At Solaire Features Great Dancing To The Hit Songs Of The Bee Gees
Tony forgets the harsh realities of his life (his dad is a jobless drunkard and his elder brother leaves the priesthood) and comes fully alive only when he is dancing on Saturday nights at the local disco club, where everyone admires him for his dancing skills. He then gets caught up in a love triangle. His dance partner, Annette, is madly in love with him but he gets attracted to a new girl, Stephanie, an office worker in Manhattan who thinks she's above the rest and acts like a snotty bitch but eventually also falls for Tony.
By Mario Bautista: Showbiz Portal
Gerald Santos - "Sa 'Yo Lang" music video
The music video for Gerald Santos' "Sa 'Yo Lang" has been released.
Gerald showed off some skin in the music video by going shirtless and exhibiting his abs.
Danita Paner is the leading lady in the Miguel Tanchanco-directed music video.
Composed by Mon Del Rosario, "Sa 'Yo Lang" is part of Gerald's 4th studio album released by RedLife Entertainment Productions.
By Noel Jose @ The Ultimate Fan
Nonie Buencamino's Daughter Commits Suicide
Teen actress Julia Louise Buencamino committed suicide on Tuesday night inside their house in Quezon City.
Julia Louise was the daughter of award-winning character actors Noni and Shamaine Buencamino.
A report from Pep.ph said that the 15-year old actress hung herself from the ceiling of their house at about 8 p.m. on Tuesday night.
She was immediately brought at the Cardinal Santos Medical Center in San Juan where she was declared dead on arrival.
Julia was an actress, appearing on ABS-CBN's "Oh My G!"
Based on a DZMM report, Nonie Buencamino requested authorities not to pursue the investigation on his daughter's death. He is convinced that it was suicide.
By Fursie Guido @ Hapee Pinay
Carla Abellana Makes Cooking More Fun and Exciting in the New Season of Del Monte Kitchenomics
New and exciting season of Del Monte Kitchenomics begins this July. As Del Monte Kitchenomics-the trusted culinary partner of Filipino homemakers for over 30 years now is cooking up a new and exciting cooking segments to be hosted by the popular and multi-awarded pastry chef, Chef Jackie-Ang Po and Kapuso leading lady Carla Abellana.
The new season will begin airing July 12 on GMA 7. On its new season, Del Monte Kitchenomics has made its mission to make cooking easy, fun and accessible to all types of cooks- whether beginner in the kitchen or expert cooks. Each episode is rich with easy recipes, as well as tips and tricks for levelling-up your dishes, planning your meals and managing your time cooking-whether for your regular meals of special occasions will definitely be fun with Del Monte Kitchenomics, your kitchen partner!
Catch the new season of Del Monte Kitchenomics this July every Saturday, 11:25AM and every Sunday, 12:05PM on GMA 7. It's your recipe for a better life!
For all your cooking and kitchen needs including delicious, easy to prepare recipes, cooking tips and videos, visit www.delmonte.ph/kitchenomics or the Del Monte Kitchenomics Facebook Fan Page.
The new season will begin airing July 12 on GMA 7. On its new season, Del Monte Kitchenomics has made its mission to make cooking easy, fun and accessible to all types of cooks- whether beginner in the kitchen or expert cooks. Each episode is rich with easy recipes, as well as tips and tricks for levelling-up your dishes, planning your meals and managing your time cooking-whether for your regular meals of special occasions will definitely be fun with Del Monte Kitchenomics, your kitchen partner!
Catch the new season of Del Monte Kitchenomics this July every Saturday, 11:25AM and every Sunday, 12:05PM on GMA 7. It's your recipe for a better life!
For all your cooking and kitchen needs including delicious, easy to prepare recipes, cooking tips and videos, visit www.delmonte.ph/kitchenomics or the Del Monte Kitchenomics Facebook Fan Page.
By JED || Full Story @ Showbiznest
Toni Gonzaga's Daring Photos Stir Debate
The photos shows her posing in a cleavage-baring, sleeveless top. Too revealing? On Monday, the 31-year-old multi-media actress showed some photos that are from her shoot for Cosmopolitan Magazine. Some of the photos showed her cleavage and abdominal area.
By Fursie Guido @ Hapee Pinay
Goo Hara reveals teaser video for ALOHARA
KARA’s Goo Hara reveals teaser for her solo song ‘ALOHARA’, check out her feminine charm below:
By JustKpop
Downsizing Workforce Inevitable as PH TV Surfs the Digital Wave
DOUBLE-EDGED DIGITIZATION. Most TV networks in the Philippines are forced to downsize their workforce and spend more to stay afloat in today's digital wave
Image courtesy of www.rappler.com
Source: www.rappler.com
The major telcos are not the only ones affected by the digital transition. Television broadcasting is also making the move to digital.
TV executives are redefining their business models as they navigate the television industry's shift to a multimedia sphere.
Local broadcast giants, such as GMA Network, Incorporated and ABS-CBN Corporation, have seen their traditional supremacy in delivering news and entertainment shift in today’s multi-platform and multimedia space.
As most of their viewers now consume news through Twitter, Facebook and other social media channels, TV networks are forced to embrace the Internet while still maintaining accuracy and trustworthiness.
“It’s not the future. Digitalization is today. Physical capital barriers have crumbled as ‘open content’ on the Web undermines the traditional scheme of delivering news,” ABS-CBN chief digital officer Donald Lim said on the sidelines of the Philippine Marketing Association event in June.
The changing landscape for the Philippine television industry has pushed networks to streamline their workforce and retain employees who understand the threats and opportunities that the digital world presents to their business.
ABS-CBN’s Lim confirmed that his company is doing a manpower reduction program this year, although he did not say how many the network is targeting to lay off. Sources inside ABS-CBN tell Rappler these moves began with SSP or Special Separation Program in 2014.
An unverified news report in May, however, quoted ABS-CBN chief finance officer Rolando Valdueza saying “less than 200 employees nationwide will be affected during the ongoing digitalization of the company.”
He also said in the news report by Manila Standard Today that the aim of the manpower reduction was not to reduce costs, but rather “to get people as we prepare for the shift into digital services.”
ABS-CBN has around 8,500 employees, including those of units ABS-CBN Global and Sky Cable Incorporated.
Its rival GMA Network in April laid off around 100 reporters, video cameramen, and drivers in its regional offices in Cagayan de Oro, Bacolod, and two other cities. The network cited declining revenues, redundancy in workforce and additional capital for digital shift as reasons for the retrenchment.
The network’s job cuts will likely continue in its main office in Quezon City, with president and CEO Felipe Gozon saying: “We’re done with regional offices, but here in the main office, we still have to know by how many [are we going to layoff]; we’re constantly reviewing.”
Downsizing inevitable
“Downsizing workforce is inevitable. It is part of digital age. It’s a reality, all of us will have to plan for. We need to lay off. That is part of the business. We are experiencing it now,” ABS-CBN’s Lim said.
“If you look at it now, you’re not earning as much as you did 10 years ago. That’s given. So it’s a race toward how do you adapt. In the end it’s business," Lim added.
"Regardless of public service, everything else, it’s still a business. You can only give so much. You can only protect the country so much but in the end you have to earn. You have to have that balance,” Lim explained.
However, for CNN Philippines, its president Benjamin Ramos said in a phone interview: “We have no plans of reducing manpower. For us, we started off small, around 600 employees. Other networks are cutting off staff because they started big and now they need to reduce. For us, we do not have to. In fact, we need more staff.”
Rappler tried to call and text TV5 officials but they could not be reached since May.
ANALOG SHUTDOWN. All local networks will need to shut off their analog TV by 2019, NTC says.
Image courtesy of www.rappler.com
Additional capital
Not only that. Television in the Philippines is on the verge of a major change, as the country aims to completely replace the current analog cable networks with a digital system by 2019.
Local broadcast networks have earmarked significant amounts in their budgets to finance the digital shift.
This was after the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) in December 2014 finally cleared the way for the country’s shift to Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcast (DTTB) system. This means all local networks will need to shut off their analog TV systems and shift to DTTB.
“The migration plan, or when to shut off analog TV, will be by phases and NCR (National Capital Region) will be the first one. The shift will start by 2019," NTC Commissioner Gamaliel Cordoba said.
"No analog TV operation shall be allowed after the analog shut-off, which will be set by the agency," Cordoba added.
ABS-CBN, GMA, and TV5 has allotted more than P500 million to build the infrastructure needed to roll out DTTB.
TV5 President and CEO Emmanuel Lorenzana told reporters in September 2014 that his network is investing "anywhere from P500 million ($11.21 million) to P700 million ($15.69 million) across 3 to 4 years for digital TV; the amount will be used to build our infrastructure and transmission." Lorenzana added that the company will complete the upgrades "earlier than 2020."
ABS-CBN’s Cerrado meanwhile said his company "already spent around P2 billion ($44.84 million) for infrastructure and it’s already built."
For GMA, Gozon said his network allotted "about P2 billion ($44.84 million) to P3 billion ($89.68 million) for infrastructure alone," including transmission and equipment to ready for the digital migration.
"Thanks to a thorough review of our business needs vis-Ã -vis our capabilities, and the industry situation as a whole, all transmitter and other upgrades that were already in the pipeline were still being implemented despite our belt-tightening," Gozon said.
For CNN Philippines, Ramos said his company is targeting to start to migrate to digital TV within the year, but he did not disclose how much it is allocating for the shift.
Redefine business model
"As early as today, telcos and networks are experiencing pressure on both revenues and margins from numerous sources, including increased competition, new engagement models, and new regulations that are forcing them to adapt to the changing landscape and be more competitive," Alberto said.
According to IDC's Alberto, operators have measures they can implement to help themselves survive and thrive in the coming years.
They can "redeï¬ne their business model; invest in data compression technology for better management of growing data volumes; and make the most of the service levels on their networks," Alberto said.
Alberto added that if they do not act now, business will continue as usual, but operators will face drops in margins and end-consumers will experience a continued decline in network service quality.
The outcome, the IDC country head said: a "sort of digital dead end."
By Fashion PULIS
