TNT SayaOke to Start Weekly Competition: Winner Gets To Be a VIVA Artist

After grueling weeks of filtering who gets in or out, TNT SayaOke is now starting the real competition this month. This is powered by TNT 5G and the VivaOke App.

Erika Apostol from TNT says "Filipinos have been hiding their Karaoke skills but we know there can be more. Seeing styles, and the entries, we saw how they also have stories. Now we have 48 contestants (24 from Luzon, 12 from Visayas and 12 from Mindanao) from all over the Philippines, all the islands are well represented. This week we will announce who they are, and we are going to make their voices heard."

The idea of TNT SayaOke stemmed from having the technology of having the app and connection on TNT's 5G network. It allows the Filipinos to have the full Videoke experience. In this competition, they don't need to go to Manila because they have several booths across the country where they will stream live against another person elsewhere in the Philippines. 

Lyca Gairanod performed during the event

The weekly competition will have a total of 8 winners who will each get 300 thousand pesos. Those who don't will get 10K each. Among the 8 winners, they will choose one of them to have a recording contract and a chance to be a legitimate Viva artist. 

Who will be the winner? You can see him/her in the coming weeks. Make sure you follow them on their Facebook page where all of these will happen. 

ALDEN RICHARDS' AR FOUNDATION Spearheads "Hero For All" - Honoring the Stories of Everyday Filipino

It's been a while since we've last seen Alden Richards. He's been pretty busy lately with projects left and right including the very successful  Love, Siargao together with the lovely Nadine Lustre. He's also been preparing for this day as he asks the question, What makes a hero? Does it require extraordinary powers? Does it require strength or magic? Alden says NO. It takes a lot of heart, and their individual stories. The folks from C@s!no P|us and AR Foundation presents you 20 people who deserve the spotlight in HERO FOR ALL - Honoring the Stories of Everyday Filipino. 

Rohj Tirona Director and Head of branding for C@s!no P|us says "This is meaningful, and they've changed the life of others. It all boils down to having a heart that could make a difference. They have shown compassion, generosity for their community. True joy comes when you share it to others. Success comes with responsibility for the communities they serve. Their social act affect their communities. Their stories inspire us, reminds us that there is goodness in the Filipino. May we inspire others to step forward and become heroes too."

AR Foundation Founder Alden Richards says "Doing good is free, choosing to do it is free. Be good so the world would be too. No one can take that away from you!"

Then they recognized the awardees:

 

Zacharias Mansing Jr - Supplying Educational Materials for those who can't afford it

Carla Dela Cruz - Special Education Teacher

Marinella De Guzman - Education without borders, travels miles to teach children

Renny Boy Takyawan - Indigenous Heritage and Education Champion 

Jason Cardente - Educational Access Advocate from Zamboanga 

Rhodora Tuñacao - Courage Beyond Duty Honoree who saved a baby from fire in Hong Kong

Angyl Ababat - Saved a fruit vendor from Cebu, Lifesaving Courage honoree

Dr. Kenneth Coo - Emergency Response Pioneer from Dumaguete

Jonalyn Viray - Animal Welfare Guardian, fearless diva taking care of animals

Ed Castillo - Addiction Recovery Advocate

Eleanor Olegario - Sustainable Innovation Pioneer who made water accessible for community 

Gretchen West - Community Empowerment Champion, a Nurse who trained community health workers

Isagani Areola - Made solar powered filtration for water, for clean water access for communities in Sorsogon

Romano Huraño - Agricultural Innovation Champion , make home based farming 

Chef Jayson Maulit - Sourcing and creating hot meals for Marikina and Pasig residents during floods/disasters

Aris Villaester - Jail warden who wants second chances available for people in incarceration (people deprived of liberty)

Imelda Areola - Farming, Sustainable farming practices even during disasters

Dominga Cabiong - Indigenous community advocate, access to clean water, hygiene support for families

Joy Barcelon - Women livelihood initiatives, women empowerment

Tristan Limin - to provide for Jeepney drivers by using his savings to purchase daily needs. This was done in his hometown and has inspired others.

Alden reiterates how these individuals have gone over and beyond their work (they have screened and interviewed a lot of people to be included in this list), and did it expecting nothing in return. In HERO FOR ALL, No small act gets unnoticed. They will make sure to let people know about the acts through several videos that have been personally created by Alden and his team. He will also personally interview them in the videos so if you're excited about that, get to know these heroes by watching them in AR Foundation, C@s!no P|us, Alden Richards Facebook Pages so you get to know them more. I've seen the first episode and  true enough, it feels special to watch them and see their stories. It's time you see them and their deeds, hoping you get to be inspired by their work and their stories.  

I'm Team Alden all the way!

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!