I can't wrap my head around the idea of this huge Collab between Puregold, and artists SB19, BINI, SunKissed Lola and Flow G. These guys are world renowned Filipino acts, and it's unbelievable that they are working together for pushing the retail giant's brand message.
Puregold is raring to celebrate their 500th store, and this song brings in their core values which will be cemented as one of the greatest music collabs in the country's history, that only Puregold could do. These are 4 acts, where they will sing and dance inside a Puregold store with different moments for SB19, BINI (those awesome dance and pipes!), the rap mastery that Flow G could do, and the relatable lyrics of SunKissed Lola. They are definitely uplifting Filipino artists, and not shortchanging you, consumers and fans of these artists when it comes to talent.
This music video has already been made public, so head on to their YouTube channel (Puregold Channel) to watch them all today! This single is also available on Spotify for streaming, and if you wait long enough, separate tracks will be also done by the different groups and artists, so there's really something to look forward to in the coming weeks! This is just awesome!
To tell you honestly, the moment I heard the name Ariel Querubin, I was bit afraid... really afraid. My memories of him constituted an event during then President Corazon Aquino's time where TV cameras zoomed in on him amongst RAM SFP YOU soldiers at a hotel in Makati. When asked, he bid this as a time when he was so angry. This was so different from the man I saw a few days ago, an opportune time to talk to him as a changed man, definitely.
A native of Dagupan, Pangasinan, he's now the most decorated soldier in the country. If you try and see his accomplishments as an officer of the Philippine Marine Corps (also from PMA), it will include the biggest kidnapping and armed groups, rebels, organizations, terrorist groups (CPP NPA, MNLF, MILF, Abu Sayyaf, name it), whom all feared HIM on the battle grounds. He has received the coveted MEDAL of VALOR, the highest military award for courage, which shows how much dedication he's given to this country of ours. He even had the battle scars from ammunition and shrapnel to prove it.
He says "I'm thankful I got to meet you all, I'm Colonel Ariel Querubin. I am so fortunate to have been awarded 49 combat medals and other awards. I'm a soldier who have been able to battle with almost all the armed groups. They say this Ariel Querubin is a tough one. A person who stood up for peace, order, and a clean government. I have served without being involved in corruption. We stand on our principles, also for those who are less fortunate. We do not condone fraud, criminals, or those who abuse power."
This man is disciplined, can still workout, tougher than your muscled athlete at the gym. He's also experienced bouts with danger, but he knows he still has a mission. If God and the people permit, he wants to serve and is ready for it. He adds "I can leave my comfort zone for a higher calling."
He's been through a lot, but treats this opportunity to be a good one. He has been incarcerated in the past, and this has made him realize that his career as a military man isn't everything in life. He treats his time there as a quick jolt so he could come to his senses and become closer to his family. He knew then that all his awards would fail in comparison to his accomplishments as a father to his 7 children. One precious award he received was for an "Ulirang Ama", it has meant a lot for him.
His family stood by him. (photo courtesy of Ariel Querubin FB page)
In the past, he always had his thoughts with his soldiers, but now see the value of the same family waiting at home, worried about his life every time he goes out for a mission. He also feared he would have to answer to the countless families of these soldiers, but didn't know it was the same for him during those years. He found his wife standing up for their family, standing up for him. She took the punches, and he saw how the media also kept the fire burning for him at a time when politicians and other individuals were attacking him.
After being transferred to 5 difference facilities, they always saw how he smiled and fight for his family. He had the heart, and would want to do the same as a changed man today.
Out there in the field, he believed things couldn't be settled with words. But now, it's a way to talk, for the economy to progress, and see the importance of his experience as an actual warrior, more reasons to listen to him. He is a peace advocate, and deem life important. War is expensive, and is not a solution if the root cause is not addressed. Insurgency for him will only persist if there is no good governance. The Armed Forces has done remarkably well, and hope other agencies follow suit.
When you see him, he's now a force for positive change, even in the communities in the BaSulTa area. Introducing livelihood programs, a parcel of land where they could grow crops and earn a living, this sparked change for them and he hopes you see how he could do the same for you too. Here's our interview with him a few days ago:
His duty to his family, his indelible honor, and hope for the country is etched in his heart. His name is Ariel Querubin. Thank you for the opportunity to get to know you Sir! *Salute*
There exists a Biodiversity crisis and there's certainly no opportune time to teach kids about its dangers but now. If you don't know how, the Bonifacio Art Foundation Inc. and United States Agency for International Development have come together to bring you a special edition of MIND S-COOL TV. They also have put up a Biodiversity Crisis Escape Room which you can try, so you and your kids would be able to get hold of your role before tragedy strikes.
We got to experience the escape rooms earlier. It teaches you how each of us affects the balance between agriculture, aquaculture, the land we live in. This would be a good thing to do especially with young adults and kids. The activity costs Php 150 in Mind Museum, but may be free when brought to other areas.
It is ultimately a collaboration, of what you, your government, and other people could do to act on it. The Biodiversity Crisis Escape Rooms (BCER) would teach participants to work together in order to achieve goals and solve the crisis. This same setup will be done in different parts of the country including Subic, Puerto Princesa and Davao. Community leaders including decision makes are encouraged to join. The 3 rooms are actually connected, and they'd have to work together to solve it with different measures, each one needs to do their part.
A special about this will also be broadcasted on May 26th at 11am on. OnePH. This will also be replayed at 4:30pm on the same day. During the launch, Kathy Watchala of USAID Sibol and Maria Isabel Garcia of BAFI welcomed everyone and urged more people to come on dates indicated on posters. You may email them at mindscool@bafi.org.ph if you want to know more about the project, so you too can get involved!
Guys, gals, if you're looking for NBA games and couldn't find it anymore on the previous channels you've been watching it on, this is good news for you. RPTV is now the official free to air channel to watch all your favorite games and more. They will be doing this on May 22 at 8am starting with the Eastern Conference Finals of Bolton Celtics versus the Indiana Pacers. Aside from that, even post season games will be broadcasted for free. They will also be showing the Western Conference Finals for teams Dallas Mavericks versus Minnesota Timberwolves this coming Thursday May 23.
RPTV has been a pet project of TV5 AND MediaQuest and has been a go to place for public service, news and entertainment shows in the past. They are already doing the PBA, the D League and FIBA. They are also the ones that show PVL for the volleyball aficionados, so there's really something for everyone!
RPTV Is now on Channel 9 (free to air TV), channel 19 on digital, and in over 300 cable and satellite channels too. You can even use the Cignal Play app and watch the games there when you are mobile.
For more information, just go to cignalplay.com or RPTV's social channels for updates on the games and shows.
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