Get Ready for "Bountiful Blooms": The 1st Philippine International Flower Festival

If you are fond of flowers, flower arrangements, science and the art, you're about to get a happy pill this coming September as the 1st Philippine International Flower Festival entitled "BOUNTIFUL BLOOMS" happens at the SPACE at One Ayala in Makati City.

Convenor Jerry Sibal says "This is the first International Flower Festival. On September 19-22, our homeland will be the place to hold PHILIFF where floral designers, landscaping, trade show, exhibit for ikebana, the art of Bonsai, and Orchids. This will also be the venue for a Fashion Show together with international artists. Last year, I told them about the Flower Festival, and we now have people from the government and the private sector to help me make it happen. This Bloombee here is simple, but we are making a full bloomed one in September, so you better be back soon. In Atok Benguet, we have a huge cut flower industry and putting them into the 40 Billion dollar global export market will surely boost the industry. Aside from these, we are also trying to promote local farm tourism, and grow flowers like Tulips, those from New York locally through hydroponics. We have 350 flower farms all over the country. We also need to educate through forums, you'll be surprised how fast this would grow."

There will also be Floral Art Installations, the whole second Floor of One Ayala will be having over 80 booths, 4 huge displays in the center and the floral fashion show installation.

Table pieces will also be showcased as part of the design for entertaining and this will be historical. This is Sibal's way of giving back, to the industry and country. He will also be displaying a few well loved PH bred Waling Waling at the exhibit, dedicated to the orchid lovers and collectors.

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They need Bloombee sponsors to help them support more farmers, their CSR efforts will include the Bloombee Park which will host the fashion show, international participants, so you can experience what they do outside the country. Workshops and seminars will be posted soon. Make sure you follow the Philippine International Flower Festival social channels and official website to know more about how you can participate. There's no competition, the community will benefit from it.

Head on to philiff.com for tickets and updates about the event. If you want to participate or become a sponsor, they have it at the official website. This is supported by Ayala, and from the looks of it... it's blooming!

DITO Mobile Offers Postpaid FLEXPlans

Looks like DITO Mobile is aggressively taking on mobile networks as they offer new prepaid offers through their new FLEXPlans, but made more affordable with different options.

SIM Only or with a Phone

FLEXPlan 388 for example is a SIM Only plan so if you have an existing phone, you can just get the sim. This would make you save because you don't have to shell out money for the monthly payment of a handset. Although with DITO, you can get the handsets in affordable terms too. Either or, you get Unlimited 5G data connection or set data packages from authorized stores nationwide.

You can also opt for premium handsets if you prefer one, to each his own. Here's a preview on my IG reel.

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Senator Loren Legarda Issues Statement on Philippine-Japan RAA

About a week ago, the Philippines and Japan signed an agreement which they call RAA (Reciprocal Access Agreement) which would make it possible for Filipino soldiers to train in Japan as part of their defense cooperation. Honorable Senator Loren Legarda is serving her 4th term, and this landmark agreement will surely be affecting a lot of our decisions and foreign policies. Here's a statement from the environmental superhero:

Seeing the positive impact of this particular agreement and advantages especially for the Pacific region and national security, our allies certainly will be instrumental in making sure we won't get bullied in our own turf. The Senator's support for the ratification of this agreement in the Senate will become instrumental in the formalization of its terms, and hopefully would become advantageous to both parties in this very volatile time.

Here's to championing not just environmental causes, but issues of national interest! Cheers!

Artists Call for Mutual Support at Puregold "Nasa Atin Ang Panalo" Thanksgiving Concert

Just got off the Puregold "Nasa Atin Ang Panalo" Thanksgiving Concert. This wasn't just a showcase of Filipino talent, but a call of sorts for fans to stay away from negativity. See, the boys and girls from BINI, SB19, SunKissed Lola and Flow G probably have seen some toxic fans pit them against each other, but what they don't realize is that they're all good friends in real life. I absolutely love how they took time to address that during the event, and why it is important to support each other rather than try push out people from the pedestal. After all, OPM Artists should always lift each other up, the entertainment they provided that evening, was short of AMAZING!

Before the show, they had front acts from KAHEL, ESAY and Letters From June. Part of the reason why they are doing this is because of Puregold's 25th Year Anniversary. They are also almost 500 strong as far as stores go, imagine, they only started with one at Shaw Boulevard a couple years back. It's a proud moment, and this concert is the ultimate way of them giving back. This is to thank you for the years of supporting them, by bringing together the BIGGEST acts in the OPM industry.

I had goosebumps once BINI went up on stage. Their demeanor, their happy disposition was certainly contagious. They reiterated how Blooms and A'Tin's should remain positive and support each other. I totally agree!

Then they surprised us during the Salamin Salamin part by having SB19's Justin perform with them. It was crazy to see that happen! Then during SB19's performance, all the ladies from BINI joined in during the GENTO number. Seeing them do that just sealed the deal, it felt so right, "Nasa Atin Ang Panalo!" indeed!

More photos and videos are going to be posted on the Puregold social channels, make sure you follow them for the actual music videos they are going to be in.

If you want to see the performances, check out @kumagcow on TikTok and follow our channels because if it's happening, it's on KUMAGCOW.COM!