Author: Flow Galindez

As part of its ongoing efforts to help and support those affected by the Marawi conflict, mobile services provider Smart Communications has opened up its network to provide free calls and texts catering to Marawi residents affected and displaced by the ongoing crisis. Starting on June 23, Friday,  Marawi residents who are Smart, TNT, and Sun prepaid subscribers will benefit from free calls and texts within the three networks, valid for 15 days, allowing them to get in touch with their loved ones. The service also coincides with the observance of Eid’l Fitr, or the end of Ramadan, on June…

Along the rocky terrain of Mindanao’s eastern coast, in the town of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, is a lush 10-hectare community farm that has been cited as one of the model farms by various government agencies, including the Department of Agriculture (DA). Despite the unpredictable weather, which includes month-long monsoon rains and even longer dry spells, the farm has yielded fruits and vegetables beyond what the land and its surrounding areas has ever seen. This verdant bounty and pockets of rain forests belies the fact that most of Hinatuan lies on limestone bedrock. The constant salty winds blowing from the…

Coming back on 2018, your favorite all-girl a cappella group popularly known as The Bellas in Pitch Perfect 3. In line with the upcoming sequel that reunites the Barden Bellas post-graduation, the musical comedy through Universal Pictures has just released the first trailer of the movie. Now graduated from college and out in the real world where it takes more than a cappella to get by, the Bellas return in Pitch Perfect 3, the next chapter in the beloved series that has taken in more than $400 million at the global box office. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBw-OCWAja0 After the highs of winning the…

ABS-CBN Foundation Europe CIO joins public and private support for the victims of the massive fire that hit the 24-storey residential London Grenfell Tower in West London on June 14, by organizing the eight-hour “Operation Sagip Telethon: A Bayanihan For the Victims of the London Grenfell Tower Fire” on June 25 starting at 1 p.m., London time. Driven by the Filipino tradition of community spirit or bayanihan, ABS-CBN Europe Foundation is making a call for donations not only in United Kingdom (UK) but from all over Europe, for the residents affected by the fire, via the hotline +44 (0) 2072444520.…

After a short break from posting his projects, viral star Paolo Ballesteros dominated the news anew as Israeli-born actress Gal Gadot who plays the iconic heroine Wonder Woman in the big screen,reposted the video of his live makeup transformation into the Amazon warrior princess, sending the Filipino actor’s popularity into the higher echelons of online fame. With the help of the new Asus Zenfone Live, Paolo did a live makeup transformation to become Wonder Woman days before the global launch of the film, gaining nearly 100,000 views in a few days and earning raves from both local and international media…

Converse welcomes Miley Cyrus to the brand. In celebration of pride month, Miley joins Converse’s YES TO ALL campaign to support LGBTQ youth and equality. International pop star, and philanthropist Miley Cyrus is known for using her voice on and off the stage to speak out for the rights for the people in our streets, our cities and our world. Through her Happy Hippie Foundation, Mileyrallies for young people to stand up against the injustices that face LGBTQ youth today. In the same spirit,Converse says YES TO ALL, standing with youth, freedom of expression, and the belief that whatever gender,…

Much has been said about millennials, the segment of the population that typically falls in the 18-29 age range. Every aspect of their behavior, from their TV viewing habits and shopping preferences to home and workplace behavior, is constantly being scrutinized. With many applicants and new hires coming from this segment, companies are eager to know what makes millennials tick, what motivates them, and perhaps most important of all, what would make them stay with the company. To do this, we need to separate the facts from the myths, the conclusions from the assumptions, and confirm or debunk them as…

The cast of “My Dear Heart” brought love and hope as one family to heart disease patients of Philippine Heart Center recently as part of giving thanks for the success and unwavering support of viewers for the series. It was a day to remember for the kids of Philippine Heart Center as their favorite “My Dear Heart” stars bonded and created good memories with them. The cast also gave gifts to the patients and their families, bringing joy in their hearts. With the struggle that the kids face with their illness, the cast also hoped for the fast recovery of…

Last June 9, Smart Communications invited several members from media including bloggers to try the Smart WIFI in MRT Shaw Boulevard. This is Smart’s continuous support to President Rodrigo Duterte’s aim to make Internet service accessible to all. It started from making airport terminals around the country including the Ninoy Aquino International Airport and later selected port areas and transport terminals to give everyone the chance to access the internet for free in the first 30 minutes and making it affordable for Php 20 for the succeeding two hours. Now in partnership with the Department of Information and Communications Technology…

Jhon Clyd Talili of Surigao del Sur in Mindanao emerged as the grand champion of “Tawag ng Tanghalan Kids,” edging out his four fellow grand finalists in the singing competition’s grand finals in “It’s Showtime” on Saturday (June 10). He impressed the ‘hurados’ and viewers with his performance of “I Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing” and garnered the highest average score of 89.90% from the combined judges’ scores and madlang people’s text votes. As the “Tawag ng Tanghalan Kids” grand champion, he won P1 million, a house and lot, and a ‘negosyo’ package. He beat contenders, namely second placer Keifer…