ZEPHANIE is now a KAPUSO

Looks like there's another big addition to GMA's stable as this generation's Pop Princess Zephanie Dimaranan joins SPARKLE GMA Artist Center. In a huge event this afternoon, GMA, SPARKLE ang CS Entertainment announced this move during the Sparkling Launch attended by GMA Executives and Cornerstone Entertainment big wigs. 

For those who don't know, Zephanie has done a lot since her Idol Philippines stint wherein she was recognized as the Grand Champion. She also has several albums, singles, magazine covers and endorsements from the country's leading brands. This means she will now be co-managed by Sparkle and Cornerstone which will further make her star shine brighter as an artist. 

 Mr. Johnny Manahan aka Mr. M says "We are all so excited to have Zephanie here, a talented artist with outstanding social media presence. Sparkle is proud to have her and we can't wait to see her in future GMA projects, best of luck to her!" 

Ms. Gigi Lara SAVP for Alternative Productions of Sparkle says "Watch out as we'll have her sing this year's Summer theme plus have her join the All Out Sundays fam and perform with the powerhouse voice talents on the show. All of which are truly world class!" 

 

Mr. Jeff Vadillo the VP for Cornerstone Entertainment says "This partnership we have with Sparkle will surely bring more projects for Zephanie, and we look forward to have her be part of different shows and platforms wherein she can showcase her prowess and talent. Here's to new possibilities!"

Zephanie told us "I want to work with the great singers of GMA, and the new young stars. I also want to do acting jobs, I can't wait to explore that. I promise I will do my best in anything I do."

If you want to know what happened during the press conference, here's a video we made this afternoon.


 

We will see more of Zephanie in GMA shows now that she's part of SPARKLE, she will also be a regular in AOS every week so there's more to look forward to this year with Zeph. Congratulations to you and to Cornerstone Entertainment! Your fans are very supportive of your move, and I've seen how they support you.

 

 

 

LENOVO Outs YOGA 9i : Designed for Professionals

The need for hardware that can do many things is at a huge demand. Folks at Lenovo got us to take an in depth look at their newest YOGA 9i specifically built for professionals that would want to also be entertained by watching movies, play a few games, and do hard work when they need to.

 

Joey Nocom Consumer Business Lead for Lenovo Philippines says "We're excited to let you know about the new device we're launching today. People have adapted in a lifestyle for work and play, we aim to inspire to keep on going, to push boundaries, this shapes and explore more... the Lenovo 9i."

JB Aquino Lenovo's Consumer Product Manager says "We push boundaries in product design, brining in innovation in our devices. With the Lenovo Gen7 series, we have comfort edge design, smaller bezels, compact without compromising quality. It's aluminum, very pleasing to the eyes using 12th Gen Intel Alder Lake and AMD Ryzen 6000 series, a significant jump in performance. YOGA Gen7 Lineup has smart features including FHD IR Cameras that Flip to Start or use Smart Login, a fast way to turn it on so you can work fast. We also have Adaptive Light sensor, which auto adjusts keyboard backlighting and help you keep track of your work. We also included smart entertainment feature that utilize the IR Camera, smart voice so you can wake your computer up or search even without typing. It also eliminates background noise, so you won't have distractions in a meeting. Yoga laptops optimize battery life, so your device performs smarter, have the battery last longer and remain productive. It also remains versatile as it transforms, and still is colorful but very relaxing to the eyes.The Lenovo PureSight Display has over 2.5K resolution, full view, accurate true to life color and low blue light."

He adds "The YOGA 9i has a very glossy rounded edge which you can use as a tablet or laptop, edge to edge keyboard, OLED Display, bigger battery life of over 14 hours. We have also worked with Bowers & Wilkins for the rotating soundbar, so you get more bass and detail, really makes consuming entertainment easier. It's also got macro keys so functions can be done with one press of a button, more touchpad area (45% large than its predecessors), slimmer and more compact. It has the best audio system in any YOGA model we've had yet and runs on Windows 11. The tablet also has multi finger gestures, easy to take out windows on the screen, and will include a precision pen so users can use note taking apps, drawing and more. It also has voice typing, voice commands, we're excited for you to try it out yourselves! It's Intel Iris Xe Graphics, 12th Gen Intel Cor i7-1260P, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, 75Wh battery, 12 inch 2.8K WQHD, tons of useful ports, 3 year premium care warranty if you accidentally damage it. It costs Php 109,995 in the Philippines."

Albeit being marketed for professionals, it seems to be a lot attractive too as an investment especially for those who are studying or about to graduate. They also have a 3 year warranty on top of the existing usual one that covers accidental mishaps you may have with the device, that's really re-assuring to have especially if you're a little clumsy at work or at home. If you want to know more, visit their official website of the Lenovo Philippines Facebook page.

EZ MIL Set to do "HOMECOMING" Philippine Tour

After his viral video PANALO became a phenomenal hit in the Philippines and elsewhere in the world, EZ MIL will be coming home to the Philippines. This is a welcome treat for those who would love to see him in the flesh, perform live on stage for the first time.

Tickets will be sold now at EZMILHOMECOMINGTOUR.COM, TicketNet, SM Tickets and the artists lineup is crazy. For starters, there's Darren Espanto, GLOC-9, Kiefer Sanchez, HBOM, PLAN B, DJ Nix, Raining Sorrow and TNT finalist Froilan Canlas.

Raining Sorrow is EZ Mil's sister, she will also be performing with them during the tour and she says "As his sister, it's cool that he's doing what he loves." HBOM says "I'm super excited to see these people, it's been a while since I've been back in the country. I'm in awe everytime EZ MIL works, coming home after 20 years of not going back is really exciting. My new single is also out, it's called "Lahi" and hope you get to watch the music video."

Darren Espanto says "It's so nice to be here today, I'm very excited to perform on stage after 2 years. It's something that is inevitable, find ways to improve your craft, something that I'm still doing now, I want to continue to showcase a new Darren, a more mature side of me."

GLOC-9 says "Thanks for having me, EZ this is so exciting. I'm very excited thinking of being here in an event with him, he knows his craft, I'm excited for him and happy seeing him do what he loves. I'm excited because just to see artists evolve how we create music, I'm thankful for that!"

EZ says "I'm just super excited, this is something incredibly huge for everyone, for OG's, for those who are just going on stage, by what Gloc and the greats said, maraming salamat for making this possible for all of us. I just hope we get to have a lot of fun. I can't wait to be there. The feeling of doing it on the Wish Bus, I didn't know how people would receive it, there were just people that I met and I did my thing. It was just a moment that captured me in time, it's a little thing with mic in front, a spectacle that I'm wondering why it is still gaining views today."

He adds "I'm not nervous, the effect of PANALO is something that is probably already been loved by the crowd, it's just going to be a different vibe. It's just going to feel like home. There will be some songs that will collaborated, it will be a surprise so you just have to see it on the day itself. As a performer, I am just myself, I'm gonna try to do my shiz and at the end of the day, live is live. I'll perform my songs, I have respect for songs, whether I perform it or not it'll be good. Stay as strong as you can, we're going through a crisis, but whether it affects you or not, pakatatag lang. My Dad's music was different, it surrounded me a lot, my regular life, it wasn't something that stick out for me and rap is something that caught my attention, in highschool I got to listen to more, in college I started looking for deep lyrics, the reality of metal which I did had words that was extreme. I just be myself, I can't do anything than just be me. I just deal with people the same way they do to me. Music or what you see on screen is work, Imma keep working. Let's just have fun doing what we love to do. Gloc has been an inspiration, in highschool, those were just the times. He's always got a special place in my heart. He makes music that you understand, it's good times!"

About other artists "SB19, BGYO, BINI, they'd be killin it now. I know they will be doing great on the world stage for sure! We should keep the momentum going, strike while the iron is hot, it's easy to get to the top, but keep the foot on the mold as we're going to be seen by an even larger audience including media."

Gloc says "I think when he gets here we can probably do something, as advice, just love what you do... treat your dream like an actual person. When I don't do well, I talk with it, like a relationship, to love your craft and it will love you back. If you do that, and see what you carry is different, you will see things happen."

Tour locations include his hometown of Olongapo City (APRIL 22, 2022 4PM - 10PM OLONGAPO CITY REMY FIELD R7CM+MCX), Manila on APRIL 29, 2022 5PM - 10PM at the Araneta Coliseum, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Zambales), SMX Davao in Davao City (MAY 01, 2022 4PM - 10PM), Albay Astrodome in Legazpi City (MAY 06, 2022 4PM - 10PM), Camp John Hay in Baguio City. They are being supported by WISH 107.5, directed by Paolo Valenciano and produced by MAK Entertainment Services.

PHINMA Properties Launch Maayo San Jose Site

Looks like the good people from PHINMA Properties really found something promising about their latest residential undertaking at the province of Batangas called "PHINMA Maayo San Jose". In a grand ceremony a few days ago, they held an event showcasing what the place can offer including tourist spots, destinations, historical landmarks, and culture the province could offer for families that would like to make this location their home for Batanguenos, Filipinos or those abroad. Albeit online, they showed us what we would be missing if we chose to live in this district. It was attended by PHINMA Properties President and CEO Raphael B. Felix, VP for Business Development Rogelio M. Garcia, their VP for Project Management Franciz Z. Villegas, CDCC President and CEO Cris M. Igelsias and executives.

They also held a house tour courtesy of Julia Rivera from Presello. She talked and took everyone to look at "Rosario" which is a 2 floor townhouse at PHINMA Maayo San Jose. They have three different models which one could choose, and by the looks of it, it's fit for those who would want to start a family. It's basically a modern Filipino home, designed with huge storage cabinets, a working kitchen, some really nice finishing on the built-ins and interior. They have wide windows, a lot of light coming from outside and proper ventilation, if you saw it, you would want to live there.

 

 
The outdoor area and amenities makes this a cool place to hangout, celebrate life's precious moments and workout. If you prefer a more intimate setting, they've got indoor facilities, function rooms so you don't even have to go out of town to have fun. They also have their rain water collection system and solar panels to make sure they are environmentally adept for living. This is a safe, dreamy location that puts sustainability at the forefront while building a community. If you want to know more about the property, visit their site phinmaproperties.com/maayo/sanjose/ today.