It was rainy but we had good news to share as Smart Padala gets their hands even more into the lives of the Filipinos when they launched a partnership between them and Voyager's Paymaya system. They are further enabling and bringing more services to Smart Padala centers. They also have a new brand ambassador, my very own love Ms. Angel Locsin!
All of their products are now inter operable and can get their services easily but harder for those who are unscrupulous. They're also integrating this in existing businesses so you know your money is safe. Angel also shared her experience because she got to send Php 3,001 so she could get discounts. But for regular rates, it's just 2% and it doesn't matter what network you're using in the Philippines. They also have partners overseas so you can get remittances abroad too if that's applicable to relatives like OFW's and friends elsewhere.
It's cheaper, convenient and safe. They are also 15,000 strong. Angel Locsin was gorgeous btw! I love her!
I was there the last time they announced the winners last year and this time, PLDT SME Nation is doing it again in partnership with Rappler. They're trying to find a new set of entrepreneurs (who's already done it!) that utilize the digital space and change the game once again.
This year, they're looking for individuals that can fit the title Boss for E-Commerce (for innovative applications of online services), Boss for Social Media (for growing communities using social media), Boss for Social Responsibility (for those who give back to the community), and Boss for Innovative Solutions (for services and ideas that cater to a large audience).
Last year's winners were Kim Lato (for Kimstore), top wedding videographer Jason Magbanua (my personal idol), Timefree Innovations' Chino Atilano, Messy Bessy founder Kristine Reyes, and MobKard's Carlo Calimon. They all received bussiness kits (worth thousands of pesos) plus the trip to Silicon Valley all paid for by SME Nation.
"We want to empower micro, small and medium enterprises so they could grow their business so they too could look at young entrepreneurs who have proven they could do it!" says PLDT SME nation VP Mitch Locsin. You can nominate them online now at Rappler.com/betheboss .
I've been a good boy all week and I think someone has got their eyes on me, rewarding me with something good too. I loved the last seasonal CHOCOCRO made of Black Sesame from St. Marc Cafe and this time, they're doing something equally awesome. They've just come out with a new flavor, it's the Banana Walnut Chococro!
If you get these from the store, they come freshly baked so make sure you have a few boxes of it to take home to your friends and family. They make really good croissants, but ingeniously know how much you have to have those filling. Each piece costs less than a hundred, but add a few more pesos and you can have the one with coffee. They have really good cup of joes brewed too.
If you look carefully, this thing is just made of dreams. If you look closely, you'll see lovely and sweet chocolate that's almost melting, plus slivers of banana and crunchy walnuts inside. It's enveloped in crusty but soft croissaint, how can you not love this!
Now how can your girlfriend not fall in love with you when you get this as a gift. Or how about your Mom when she wants something so good for breakfast? Or how about your big brother when they'd love something awesome for a snack? Those are exactly the reasons why you should flock today to St. Marc Cafe and get your dose of Chococro... it's the best thing that happened to me this weekend, it might be the best for you too! Visit their branches at SM Megamall, Greenbelt 3, UP Town Center and SM North EDSA. You know, you deserve better!
Okay, so here goes. I don't really watch Ryan Bang for anything else but just for fun. He's a good comic, funny most of the times, but I saw a different guy during out small interview with him last week. I kinda felt he was looking for someone to love, a bit serious, he was making fun of himself even if he's already saying "I'm alone, and no girl would like me". I saw him trying to make it a laughing matter because he's probably gone a couple of heartbreaks already from showbiz ladies he liked to be his girlfriend. Somehow, I think there's a disconnect. He's still willing, but I was weirded by that and the fact that he's trying to sway the press from answering only work related questions during this dinner. He then opens up a bit about his love life.
"My first crush was Yeng Constantino, and the next one, everybody knows I like Alex Gonzaga. Those are just two of the actresses I tried to woo. In Korea we don't really have courtship, it just starts with friendship, then boyfriend and girlfriend, then you get married. Sometimes they forget that I am Korean but everybody knows my past relationship didn't work. I also like Angelica Panganiban, so I was shocked to see her when we worked for the first time, but now we're like family. She loves me so much and she helped me when I had problems with BIR. Alex just doesn't like me, so we're just friends... But I'm happy for her! I became more close with God and Christianity because of her."
"I am very shy but I'm very happy with my work, I am overwhelmed that the press are here. I am happy that I don't get touched by gays because I treat like my Titas. They are also afraid with Mommy Vice, plus I think they're grossed out by me (nandidiri sila sakin).
Whatever I am, that's what I really show on TV. Just recently, Korean shows that interviewed me, I tell them I'm just being myself. I also promote the Philippines and I have invites for documentaries and channels there, I always promote this country because I love the Philippines.I also am a permanent resident already and I pay my taxes every month. I didn't know how to do that before, but now I want this video to be viral even in the other countries. This is my third single and this is on the comedy side, and someday I hope my speech improves, my skin improves, so that I can do MMK (he really wished for it!). I want this to happen so people know my story. I hope I can act like Papa P and Coco Martin. I am so inspired by them, I am happy that they also shared how to do it and I owe a lot to Coco Martin. I also want to work with any girl that would want to do romcoms with me in the future. I talked to them (the big stars in the video) one by one, and I am so happy they didn't hesitate. This was for my birthday and they all said yes! That was a great day!"
The single Shopping has also garnered millions of views and he's hopeful that this other video he made will be even more viral as the last one.
Here's Ryan Bangs new single Like Love Follow!
This video is produced entirely by Skinny Fat Boy Productions, which is Ryan's outfit. Directed by Jose Mari Reyes and Produced by Brian Cho. Cinematography is done by Glenn Cui Infante. The Music is Arranged by Michael Negapatan. The Choreography was also worked on by Jhong Hilario and this video was Edited by Fedrian Garcia. Done all for the love of Ryan Bang! No joke! Even the camera men did it for free!
Here are snippets of the press conference on video:
We really felt how Ryan was so happy to have done this. He's also glad that Filipinos and the Philippines as a whole has been very generous, so he tries to give back even without the press, that says a lot with the man. I hope you continue to live your dreams, stay humble but keep your thirst for work, and remember good guys always win!
Like Love Follow is on Youtube and on Digital streaming apps, make sure you play them there and share with your friends.
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