PLATINUM KARAOKE Showcases ALPHA 2 and Fun Concert with SHERYN REGIS

The statement "Filipinos love to sing" is an example of an extreme understatement. Some folks may call it a sport, some call it a hobby, but for us, it's a right of passage, a way of survival, a way of life. One of the most successful brands of karaoke and audio systems in the country is Platinum Karaoke. They held a very big launch for their latest product called ALPHA 2 which is a 4K Smart Premium Karaoke system that's got several modern features in tow.  

The first is Sing With Me where you can jam to your favorite songs with friends and family, Video Recording if you plan to make memories of your fun session, Pro Score for those who are extra competitive and want the device to score you, Custom Mic Effects for those who want to sound different, and Dream 5715 Sound so you can listen to realistic sound and playback. In order for them to make sure people experience it first hand, they got several machines out attached to huge TV's at the middle of Market!Market! mall in BGC so folks could try it out before purchasing it with a whopping 30 percent discount (only for 2 days, but it won't be much if you visit their branch at the 3rd floor and ask!).

During the event, they had several singing champions perform on stage, including Lucas Garcia who was adored by the public (his runs were lethal!). Then came the best part where they introduced the one and only Crystal Voice of Asia, Sheryn Regis who is also their newest brand ambassador!

Here's part of our interview with her on video:

 

She also had several of her fans come up on stage to sing with her later in the evening. She also took time to sing with the ALPHA 2 model just so you could feel how it sounds like when there's a world class singer doing it. I even heard some of the media folks try it after the show, they didn't hold back despite it being in the middle of Market!Market! LOL!

 

Sheryn by the way also sang some of her top hits. It was fun because people were amazed that she could still do it after all these years. She shared how it was hard to do that after her operation and do some gigs after a few months, despite doctors asking her to refrain from singing. She feels so blessed that after that ordeal, she got her groove back, and sings so beautifully despite some small changes she noticed with her voice.

They ended the event with a fun dance number, everyone joined in. I found people genuinely having smiles on their faces because they enjoyed the concert and the launch. Now go get those Karaoke units and audio devices, I've seen them making folks experience REAL karaoke. It's time you should too!

Regal Entertainment Inc.'s Shake Rattle and Roll Gets Iconic Characters on B!ng0P|us

The movie we've seen almost every year via the Metro Mania Film Fest that has always had a cult following is going to get even more exciting as they become part of new games via B!ng0P|us. They showcased it in a grand launch at Enderun Tent this October 22 in Taguig City. This was done together with Shake Rattle and Roll's mother studio Regal Entertainment.

Ms. Erin Tagudin Head of Brand Communications says "It's an exciting chapter for us at B!ng0P|us and our new partner Regal Entertainment. It's built on Filipino folklore, based on the movies they released but at a premium way to keep it fresh and engaging. Ms. Roselle Monteverde, thank you for trusting us, and to our brands, thank you for turning this idea into a reality. We invite you to try our offerings at the atrium, let's celebrate tonight!"

President and CEO of Regal Entertainment Roselle Monteverde also shares "The Shake Rattle and Roll franchise has been with us for years, our last one SRR Evil Origins did good in the cinemas. It featured different creatures, characters and stories. As a Filipino brand, great stories and characters breed new lives as elements of it become part of their platform and have new audiences here in the country. Thank you for keeping the SRR spirit alive!"

B!ng0P|us Game Localization guy Ray De Guzman shared how SRR stories became new additions on their platform like Man@nanggal 1OOO, Aswang Fiesta, Shake Rattle and Roll 3 Terr0r, LRT M0nster B00m, and Reyn@ Ah@s. You can now enter their world all inside  B!ng0P|us.

This is Filipino ingenuity, and they can't wait for you to discover them there. But remember, always always, do it responsibly!

ESPN and NBA Shows Available on DISNEY+

Anywhere you go in the Philippines, you're bound to see a basketball court. It doesn't have to be fancy, a simple hoop means hours of fun for Filipinos.  Not surprising because we love it that much, that includes the NBA.

These days, you can access it anywhere using the Disney+ app.  This means your favorite teams are just a click away as ESPN becomes available on Disney. This season starts with an opener with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Miami Heat, then LA Lakers versus Golden State Warriors on October 22 (today). The next one is Cleveland Cavaliers versus Philadelphia 76ers, and Denver Nuggets versus Oklahoma City Thunders on October 23. We got first dibs on the tip off event they hosted at the Dave and Busters branch in Opus Mall in Quezon City.

In the LAKERS GSW game, GSW was doing good with Steph Curry punishing folks from the 3 point area, while the Lakers did good in rebounds and plays courtesy of Walker Kessler. Things heated up between Docic and Lendeborg because yes, it's getting physical between the two. Things got quiet though after an almost half court shot courtesy of DOCIC that went in, punishing them with a huge double digit lead in the first half. In the end, score was 127-105, people wept seeing that huge win from the Lakers.

There's also the Christmas Games happening this year between San Antonio Spurs (my fave team) and the New York Knicks (this year's champ!) plus the LA Lakers versus Philadelphia 76ers with Lebron James pitting against his former team, that's going to be exciting! 

There's also the Eastern and Western Conference Finals and the NBA Finals which you can watch on demand. You can also watch the pre game and post game shows with commentaries of your favorite NBA players, that's awesome! As they say, ITO ANG HOME COURT MO!

Aside from NBA shows, the UFC, NFL and more games will be at the Disney+ app. Go sub if you can! 

Candid Talk with KORINA SANCHEZ at Maddox Jewelry

Ms. Korina Sanchez Roxas took time to visit the Maddox Jewelry branch in Marikina City to talk candidly with its owner Ms. Charo Cordial. Their fun conversation started when Ms. Korina and Mar were just planning their marriage. She openly admitted to wanting to have a pre nuptial agreement so she could protect what she's earning from her work. She even consulted a lawyer about it. This was because she wanted to have control over what she earned because she often helps other people. She also shares part of her earnings to adorable pets, dogs and cats which is a cause she supports even in the early times of her career. 

Ms. Korina also supported her nephews and nieces who were still studying that time, but attests she didn't marry the former Senator for money. Her lawyer laughed a bit because she was marrying someone richer than her and she was the one asking for it. 

During the visit, she also admitted mixing expensive and reasonably priced jewelry when she goes out with it. Ms. Charo also asked if she doesn't worry if people notice that she wears the more affordable items, but she says she doesn't mind the naysayers, it's none of their business! She doesn't equate elegance with the price of jewelry she wears (although our sources say she spent over a million pesos that day at the Maddox Jewelry branch). She only uttered "I deserve this because I've worked really hard for it!". 

Ms. Korina also shared her animal welfare cause and said she plans to put up an animal shelter in Siargao and Boracay islands. It will also be a place where no animal will be put down, so she's asking for support for it too. With her success she still makes it a point to work on causes she believes in, if you would like to hear about it, you may subscribe to the Maddox Jewelry YouTube channel, their FB and TikTok accounts too.