CLOWNS in an ESCALADE?

Looks like talk has been running around town about an Escalade plated number 7 that's being used for personal golf and c@sin0 time that has been seen trooping EDSA's bus lane reserved for carousel vehicles. Mind you, there's an Administrative Order 239 that bars ALL government vehicles to be used other than in official business. This is certainly alarming. 

This person who is using it they say doesn't even have a government post, but a Dad of one, of whom is also allegedly known for destroying natural resources and not even sure if he's Filipino or not. Rumor says, he's even allegedly still facing a lawsuit about his citizenship, which follows a lot of questions about his lifestyle and motives.

We have heard of people doing this, but is this on another level of abuse? No remorse or abuse of power? You be the judge!

Elijah Canlas Joins CORNERSTONE Entertainment

From hit digital series to several TV shows and film, Elijah Canlas has proven his worth. With the young actor's very promising career that's still continously growing, he now joins Cornerstone Entertainment to manage his career form hereon.

For those who don't know, he starred with Kokoy de Santos in the worldwide hit BL series Gameboys. Aside from that, he also was in Direk Perci Intalan's "Unconditional', Direk Jun Lana's "KALEL, 15" and Jason Paul Laxamana's "He Who is Without Sin" among others. He's already won accolades left and right and soon will be doing "Keys to the Heart", a Philippine adaptation to the hit Korean series which will be done together with Zanjoe Marudo under Reality MM Studios. This will be directed by Kerwin Go who did Mina Anud in 2019. Elijah will also reprise the role of Paciano in historical piece "GomBurZa".  

He's going to be with other world class artists in the Cornerstone Entertainment group and plans are surely head way for more films, shows for Elijah. Hopefully this will mean more opportunities for the talented guy because he's definitely worked hard for it.

See you soon and congratulations Elijah!

Vice Ganda Honored on "Unkabogable Day!"

A day after Valentines day, the unkabogable Vice Ganda was honored through an "Unkabogable Day" event at the ABSCBN grounds where she renewed her contract with ABSCBN. In the event, she eagerly thanked each and every kapamilya, madlang pipol, who have supported her showbiz journey all throughout the years.

Her noted projects "Partners In Crime" also was celebrated because of its recent success at the MMFF box office as it grossed quite a lot since her last film in the festival. Vice acknowledges that she has had difficulties especially during the pandemic, but knows there were also good ones, which for her is already a win in her books. Together with ABSCBN executives, there were also her closest ABSCBN artists, her friends and loved ones who made the event even special by dedicating performances for the Unkabogable Star.

Ms. Cory Vidanes also lauded vice as she was instrumental in providing fun and entertainment for countless Filipinos here and abroad. She also was part of the movement who supported employees, those who have worked in ABSCBN during the shutdown, which has been very difficult for them all. Vice also thanked them for the continued trust, for providing jobs and opportunities through the years she's been there. For it, she's grateful. ABSCBN is her safe place.

 

Aside from Ms. Cory, Chairman Mark Lopez, Rick Tan, Lauren Dyogi and Louie Adrada was there to witness the occasion.

Vice also recently was awarded Best Variety Show Host at Trinity University of Asia's Platinum Stallion Media Awards, congratulations Vice!

Certainly, there's no stopping Vice Ganda from thinking of more ways to spread happiness for Filipinos here and abroad!

CIMB: Helping Filipinos Find Their Purpose

Millennials make up 47 percent of the workforce in the Philippines and during and event in BGC today, CIMB and Ateneo Resource Center held an event called "The Pursuit of Purpose: Discovering Filipino Millennials Views in Living A Life with Purpose".

Bunny Aguilar of CIMB Bank says "We are sharing the results of the white paper we've done in the last year amon millenials through Ateneo Business Resource Center. This is important for us. Life and career has been different post pandemic, how are they after ECQ? When COVID happened, it have us an opportunity to think of our careers. There's a phenomenon called "Great Resignation" and much of the millennials are not like the previous ones, and this white study tells they always ask the reason "Why?" and if what they want is for personal development. Knowing what we know now, we took the opportunity to tell them that we do hear them, and help them fulfill their life's passions. We want to raise awareness, educate the market on responsible credit borrowing, on saving money and going digital. Aside from the literacy programs, we have deposit products that having higher than industry rate compared to usual banks. From application to fulfillment, it's all online, all digital. We took processes even for a loan all digital. When I joined the company, I knew how they give accessible financial solutions to help fulfill all those things digitally. We always encourage our customers to start early, no matter what age you are, and see how compounding effects of interest rates have on one's savings. There's no other day than today to fulfill one's life purpose."

Dr. Norman Tanchingco of the John Gokongwei School of Management at the Ateneo adds "Institutions can help. This tells how personal values, finances play in career decisions. For career fulfillment, a lot of millennials are in the middle. More males were more fulfilled whilst more females were unfulfilled. They also are actively pursuing their life purpose, they also find a lot of progress in their chosen fields, and the biggest limitation is finances. They also think their work reflect their values, but 83 percent are always feel stressed (more females than men) and financial situation is the main reason as stressors. Much of them also agree that they live paycheck to paycheck. Much of them have a goal of having their own savings, with the premise of having a better financial standing particularly this year. They also have agreed on the notion that financial resources mean better opportunities. They believe passion and finances go hand and hand. Women are more worried about it, while men stay in jobs that have more social impact, in change, power or status. They also continue to strive for life's passions, in a more calculated way. It is a snapshot of post pandemic context. This will change over time." 

Vijay Manoharan the CEO of CIMB Philippines says "We will continue to provide solutions, make conversations about living their life purpose. We commit to empower more Filipinos, especially in the financial services sector. We have been in the PH a little over 5 years ago to solve a problem, digital banking, access to it, and now it's not new. No other banks was doing that, now it's easy to open, also no fees, and now they can save without the need for minimum amounts, much simpler, making us one of the fastest growing digital bank in the region. We allowed them to access credit easily so they can get what they want to do, and shape the next generation of Filipinos gain knowledge of our unique services. To share what we do and have it be appreciated by students, start using something that would better the lives of Filipinos. Ateneans can also become part of CIMB, we can equip them knowledge in the financial industry." 

CIMB is taking on a role on an advocacy that champion the life of Filipinos. They will continue their financial literacy programs. Being the biggest only digital bank in the country, they worked with Ateneo to make sure they have products and services that benefit more Filipinos. Soon, they will also have a CSR and sustainability program aside from the financial education they are rolling out now, so expect even bigger things with CIMB.