Chavit Singson Wishes Yulo Family Unity: Offers Hefty Reward

Gymnast Carlos Yulo brought home 2 Olympic Gold Medals for the country and a worthy heroes welcome was made for our golden boy, 2 of our bronze boxer medalists Nesthy Petecio, Aira Villegas, and our hard working Olympians this week.

While the whole country celebrates, part of the media noise that was hounding Yulo's win was about his family, his Mom's press conference and previous statements on social media. Mogul and former Ilocos Sur Governor Chavit Singson recently pronounced his offer of over 5 Million pesos, to be accepted by Carlos' family, and his partner, together.

The former governor expressed that this reward is not solely about his recent medals but an offer for the unity of the Yulo family. He says "This reward I hope would be a message for the people that stand by them, those that offer love, their guidance and support."

He also wants this to be an inspiration for Filipino families to do the same, to become the needed support if they're overcoming challenges or winning in life.

Your Favorite Ascorbic acid Poten-Cee Turns 50

When you've seen the brand since you were a kid and you've known they've existed even way before, you're not old, but EXPERIENCED :)

Your favorite Vitamin C brand is turning 50, and this marks their newest campaign of "Fifty, Fortified, and Forging Forward".

From existing in the pre-war era, they have always supported your Vitamin C needs from your Great Grandparents, to your kids, and your children's children. And now, they're actually supporting you and your different lifestyles. From the original sugar coated ones made in 1974, they now have different variants. They did this to follow your different needs, because we do.

The Sodium Ascorbate or Poten-Cee NA is for those who prefer it to be non acidic, the Poten-Cee Chewable is for those who are in a hurry, Poten-Cee Forte is for those who prefer a higher dosage and takes about 8 hours to do it, Poten-Cee Sugar-Free are for those who watch their sugar intake (diabetics like me). There's even more!

Poten-Cee + C is the one with Hydrolyzed Collagen, Poten-Cee + Zn is the one with Zinc, Poten-Cee + Zn Advance has added Cholecalciferol to give you more immunity and Zinc when you need it (immune function and prevent inflammation).

They are also forging forward with Poten-Cee + C Marine Collagen, that's collagen from fish and animal sources. They are there for you since inception, but still makes sure to also help by giving sizeable donations for victims of Typhoon Carina.

They've also joined TikTok Shop and will be having live selling sessions on September 9 at 11AM and October 15 at the same time. Follow their social channels by searching for their accounts PotenCee_PH. Best to see your doctor if symptoms persist. Congratulations as always Pascual Lab!

Foundations Address Hunger, Sanitation Needs in Eruption Stricken Areas

There is still prevalent hunger in the country and we have to address it. Aside from that, there is a deep concern about sanitation especially when the uneventful things happen. Recently, BingoPlus Foundation took initiative in bringing in over a thousand groceries, food packs and sanitation kits for evacuees in Negros Occidental because of the eruption of Mount Kanlaon. This was done with local government officials of La Castellana and the Nikki Cares Foundation. 

This was in support of the First lady's "Lab for All" medical program where BingoPlus Foundation organized volunteers and logistics in a medical mission for a little over 8000 indigents in the region. They also did this for those in General Santos City, giving 500 folks needed flu vaccines specifically in Purok Mapailubon, plus necessary sanitation facilities to be utilized by different barangays in the area.

They also launched and funded a Dressmaking Training Center for residents of San Isidro, together with their government partners TESDA and DOLE. This is through their KabuhayanPLUS livelihood program which has several projects across the country. This is part of their Barangay Bigayan initiatives which addresses community issues whether it is for service, health and infrastructure needs. They are also moving to put in something for emergency preparedness rather than just doing post disaster responses. This is why DigiPlus President Andy Tsui wants to do in every emergency they have to go to. This is their vision for BingoPlus Foundation which he heads.

Restored and Remastered JOSE RIZAL Released by GMA Pictures

I've watched this film a couple of times and seeing the efforts of GMA Pictures, I'm impressed about what I saw during the screening at the Manila Metropolitan Theater. This is the newly restored and remastered JOSE RIZAL. 

 

This is a masterpiece by Director Marilou Diaz Abaya. Picking up a physical film reel and seeing it damaged through use, time and the elements must have GMA feel it needs to be taken cared of. This took them a total of 1600 hours to do to fix the missing frames, burn marks, take off the dirt and run a new audio (5.1 Stereo) so we could now have an immersive version of this heavily awarded film which was shown at MMFF in 2018. This stars Cesar Montano, Jhong Hilario, Joel Torre, Jaime Fabregas, Pen Medina, Gardo Versoza, Gloria Diaz, Mon Confiado, Chin Chin Gutierrez, Micky Ferriols, Ronnie Lazaro, Irma Adlawan, Tony Mabesa, Nanding Josef, Joel Lamangan, Ping Medina, and a stellar cast.

Restoring this film means a lot of things, it will be in digital form from hereon and would be possible to show to future generations who choose to see what it was like in previous generations. I was also touched at how National Artist Ricky Lee, Marc Abaya (son of Director Marilou Diaz Abaya) felt during their speech, and how much importance was given to the film and for the people behind it. The stars were also at the event during Cinemalaya, and they were all smiles after the screening. The kind of life we have would certainly be changed with even more films planned to be restored. Imagine the things people could learn by watching historical films, or even the film making process. Congratulations to GMA for doing this good deed. It's all worth it!