PHILIPPINES – FEBRUARY 1, 2021 – Seiko Epson Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Siew Jin Kiat to the position of Regional Managing Director (MD) for Epson Singapore (SEA Headquarters) effective as of the 1st of February 2021.

He succeeds Mr. Munenori Ando who will return to Seiko Epson Corporation in Japan to take on a new portfolio.

Siew Jin Kiat, Local Regional Managing Director of Epson Singapore (SEA Headquarters)

This promotion to the company’s upper echelon coincides with Mr. Siew’s 25th year with Epson Singapore (SEA Headquarters). More importantly, Mr. Siew will be the first local Regional MD appointed for this region, a clear demonstration of Seiko Epson headquarters’ direction to promote capable local staff to key leadership positions, and its strong commitment in enabling talent within a culture of inclusivity and diversity.

The succession also comes at a time when Epson Singapore (SEA Headquarters) moves to a new location. The new office is accompanied by 2 solution centers that showcase Epson’s wide range of corporate and industry products to help drive B2B transformation in businesses of varying size.

As Epson works to become the best partner to customers in SEA through efficient, compact, and precision technologies and solutions, a leader who understands how to bring out the best of Epson to drive value for customers is critical for success. Over the years, Mr. Siew has proven to be a strong, capable leader with a wealth of experience across various businesses and Epson is thrilled to have him take on this new role in a region that continues to show high potential for growth. The company is looking forward to the passion and energy that Mr. Siew will bring to his new leadership role.

Under Mr. Siew, Epson Singapore (SEA Headquarters) has achieved a strong leadership position for both its inkjet and projector business. In addition, his diverse work experience encompassing various business functions such as presales, customer service, supply chain, as well as brand & communications means that he can bring a holistic perspective to challenges and strategically steer the organization in an ever changing and dynamic landscape.

Epson is grateful to Mr. Ando’s contributions to the growth of the business in Southeast Asia. In particular, Mr. Ando led a strategic pivot from a largely B2C business to a stronger B2B business today. The company is in a position of strength because of the building blocks he has put in place.

Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Siew said, “It is an honor to lead this company of talented people in the next chapter of Epson SEA’s growth story. With the collaboration and teamwork I have always enjoyed across the business, we will work together to make Epson Singapore (SEA Headquarters) an indispensable company for staff, partners, and markets in a culture that promotes transparency, collaboration, and creativity.”

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Known for his soulful and heartfelt compositions, Kyle Juliano shares the pain of losing someone and the bittersweet memories shared with them. His latest single, “Still You” also recounts the process of longing and hoping for that person to come back.

Although it speaks of heartache, it’s also an enchanting example of how someone’s love can change you for the better.

It all started with an outpour of emotion, his keyboard and the melancholic, slow progressions, Kyle was then able to create a composition everyone can relate to. He is known for putting into melody his own experiences as well as other people’s stories. With a whooping 45 million streams on Spotify and his previous single “Crashing” that has been a favorite among his listeners, Kyle is yet to tug at our heartstrings once again with his latest song “Still You”.

“Still You” is out now on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, and all digital stores worldwide under Universal Records.

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Even though she’s already a Kapamilya actress, Janine Gutierrez still cannot forget how grateful she is to GMA Network.

As seen on her social media account, most of her updates are about her newfound home network in the showbiz industry, but the actress always knows how to look back on where she came from.

On her Instagram account, the actress posted a photo of her recent appearance on ASAP Natin To.

“The last time I was inside ABS-CBN was during a studio tour in high school. I never would have imagined that the next time would be –all this Thank you again to @abscbn and @asapofficial for the most unbelievable welcome! so excited to be part of the most iconic show ”

 

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The actress also didn’t forget to thank her fans who keep supporting her even though she changed her home network.

“Salamat rin sa lahat ng nakapanood at nagpadala ng messages at tweets. Salamat, #Kapamilya!! sa uulitin?”

But in that same post, a netizen expressed that she will be missing Janine acting on her former network.

As grateful as she is, the actress thanked the netizen and mentioned that she will always be thankful for GMA Network.

Janine Gutiérrez’s transfer to ABS-CBN was because GMA Network supposedly decided not to renew her contract because of her remark about the return of Senator Bong Revilla to showbiz.

As Janine became the latest addition in the long list of Kapuso-turned-Kapamilya stars, this new milestone didn’t just bring happiness to others. Still, she also received support and lovely comments from her now former Kapuso co-stars.

Janine has been with the GMA Network for nearly a decade. She is from a family of celebrities and is the daughter of veteran actress Lotlot de Leon and actor Ramon Christopher Gutiérrez.

Even before switching to networks, she won various awards, such as the Gawad Urian Best Actress of 2020 for the iconic movie Babae at Baril. In her long stay at GMA, Janine Gutierrez can already be considered one of her former network’s acclaimed actresses.

But, just like many GMA Network artists who moved to ABS-CBN, Gutierrez ultimately opted for growth in her career.

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Children now have more ways to get information and trivia best for their young, inquisitive minds through the Knowledge Channel livestreams which can be viewed on ABS-CBN’s online kids portal Just Love Kids starting February.

Let the children navigate Mathematics with better ease and solve word problems in “MathDali Live” hosted by Robi Domingo.

Allow them to discover the world around us and participate in trivia games focusing on English, Math, Araling Panlipunan, Filipino, and Science subjects in “Knowledge On The Go” hosted by Kuya Kim Atienza.

Help the little ones improve their reading skills while learning good habits and values along the way through the various lessons and stories in “Wikaharian Online World.”

These Knowledge Channel livestreams are the latest addition to the Just Love Kids’ roster of educational selections. The one-stop-shop digital platform includes parent-trusted and child-friendly playlists and printable worksheets for children ages 2 to 12 years old.

In celebration of National Arts Month this February, Just Love Kids also invites children to watch its art tutorial livestream called “Art Smart with Teacher Precious,” happening all Fridays of the month starting February 5 at 10:30 am.

Meanwhile, Knowledge Channel brings back several arts-related programs on air in time for the National Arts Month. This February, kids can catch “Art Republik,” “I Got It,” “Animahenasyon,” and “Local Legends” every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, from 4pm onwards in Knowledge Channel’s extracurricular block.

Visit the Just Love Kids online edutainment hub at justlovekids.abs-cbn.com and check out the Knowledge Channel livestream tab. Catch “Wikaharian Online World” every Monday at 1:00 pm, “Knowledge On The Go” on Wednesdays at 10:30 am, back to back with “MathDali Live” at 11:15 am. For more details, like @JustLoveKidsPH on Facebook.

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Level up your business as Lazada University and Certified Digital Marketer (CDM) bring the first-ever LazUCon 2021, happening on February 3 and 4, at the Lazada University Livestream channel.

Learn from over 20 industry thought leaders and experts as they talk about the latest data and trends in e-commerce, top brands’ best practices and tactics, and new ideas and solutions to help you accelerate your shop’s success, in the biggest FREE online learning event series in the Philippines.

“Learning is a crucial part in growth. As part of our mission in Lazada to empower sellers and help them build profitable businesses, we want to equip them with up-to-date knowledge on market trends, consumer behavior, and e-commerce best practices,” says Lazada University head Walter C. Villa. “We created LazUCon with CDM to help sellers learn and then take their business to the next level.”

“Lazada prioritizes the ongoing learning and development of our sellers, to upskill and futureproof entrepreneurs and business owners with important e-commerce business competencies,” says Lazada Chief Operating Officer Carlos Otermin Barerra. “In addition, we constantly seek new ways and also through feedback from our sellers and partners to ensure a fruitful and optimized learning experience is delivered to Lazada sellers.”

“This partnership with Lazada’s first-ever LazUCon 2021 is indeed a landmark event for e-commerce sellers in the Philippines,” says Certified Digital Marketer (CDM) president Hans Roxas-Chua. “The program and lectures we designed for LazUCon will provide sellers well-curated and highly customized online learning experiences from industry’s best thought leaders and innovators in the Philippines’ e-commerce landscape.”

The virtual event is exclusive to Lazada sellers in the Philippines. To sign up as a Lazada seller, go to http://lzd.co/SellNowOnLazada. For more information on LazUCon 2021, visit https://bit.ly/LazUcon.

Featuring top e-commerce and business experts

LazUCon 2021 will be featuring the lectures of Havas Ortega CEO, Jos Ortega on the 2021 Filipino Shopper; Nielsen Philippines Managing Director, Patrick Cua on Emerging Categories in the Philippines; ADA Director for Business Development, Jason Cruz on Grassroots and Community Marketing for E-commerce; David & Golyat Co-Founder, Miko David on Finding the Next Winning Product to Sell; Quiditty CEO, Denise Haak on Using Consumer Psychology to Increase Sales; and Lazada Regional Strategy Group Vice President, Chen Zan on Top Consumers and Category Trends for SEA in 2021.

Join the insightful online panel discussion on Managing Business in the New Normal with CDM Product Development Manager, Malaya De Mesa; Top Tips to Drive Repeat Purchases with Quanta Digital CEO, Ash Mandhyan; and How to Use Big Data to Grow your E-commerce Business with Havas Media Chief Digital Officer, Shayne Madamba.

The panelists will be joined by top Lazada sellers and trainers of prestigious LazStar Academy–Buildmate’s Mars Kaw, Clifton Guitar’s Adrian Tan, Dunspen’s Chester Sy, Guru Mehar’s Akash Priyani, Peculiar’s Isaac Saliendra, and RTW by Ellex’s Yolz Lopez–who will share their vast experience in running their successful Lazada shops.

Completing LazUCon’s powerful line up are keynote presentations on Lifelong Learning from Lazada Head of Organization and Talent Migs Lanuza; Digital Marketing Student Success Stories by CDM CEO Hans Roxas-Cua; E-preneurship Program from Akadasia’s CEO Neelash Bhatia; Alibaba GET Program from iACADEMY CEO Vanessa Tanco; Content Production and Procurement 101 E-Learning from iACADEMY Senior Manager for Partnerships Bai Pendatun-Ilagan; and Innovation and Creative Entrepreneurship from Thames International President Joel Santos.

LazUCon is also the launching event of Lazada University’s Year of Online Learning (YOLO), a year-long campaign to promote the culture of learning among Lazada sellers.

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ABS-CBN talent and comedian Jobert Austria, or more popularly known as ‘Kuya Jobert’, has discovered a new life in Canada. However, his love for the Philippines remains firm.

After being in a long-distance relationship for 10 years, he decided to reunite with childhood crush, now wife Tiad Guzman, in Calgary, Canada.

Austria, as a permanent resident, was able to adjust well to his new country.

Despite the pandemic, his work as a comedian continued as he was able to do stand-up comedy, which he never experienced in the Philippines.

He was also touched by the warm welcome he received from the Filipino-Canadians who easily laugh at his jokes and appreciate his work.

Aside from stand-up comedy, Austria still continued to entertain his solid fans in the Philippines through his YouTube channel which airs online shows like Kuya Jobert Live, Saging Beside You, and Sagot Ka Ni Kuya Jobert.

The entertainer had already migrated to Calgary, Canada even before the shutdown of ABS-CBN happened due to franchise denial. He was part of the gag show “Banana Sundae” as a mainstay.

The news hit him so hard but his love and concern for his co-workers in the network remained stronger.

He sent out his support to everyone who had been greatly affected by the closure.

“Magpakatatag kayo at magdasal kayo sa Diyos. At ipagdasal natin na sama sama tayo na sana gumawa tayo ng paraan para kung hindi tayo magsasalita, masasanay at masasanay sila na ganyan. Kailangan kumibo tayo, kumilos tayo,” Austria said during an interview with Quay Evano for Balitang America.

Kuya Jobert rose to fame via a viral online video.

In 2014, it was a desolate time for Austria when his girlfriend, presently his spouse, who was living in Canada left him feeling depressed. This made him a drug dependent until he ended up at the 6th floor of a hotel contemplating on committing suicide.

In the following year, the comedian was on his way home from a show taping when he got into a car accident on Araneta Avenue near Del Monte Avenue in Quezon City. Reportedly, it took some time before he could be rushed to St. Luke’s Medical Center due to the severity of the accident.

Austria also revealed that he is adopted after his biological mother gave him up because they were too poor.

He also eventually reconciled with wife Tiad and son Myron.

He credits fellow comedian Eric Nicolas and actor John Lloyd Cruz, his co-stars in the sitcom “Home Sweetie Home”, who helped him get back on his feet.

The Kapamilya comedian was a regular on the gag show Banana Sundae and was one of Coco Martin’s sidekicks in FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano.

He was a DJ on DZMM and did different shows like “Havey or Waley”, “Toda Max, and “The Illegal Wife”.

Austria got his biggest break as Karla Estrada’s leading man in the comedy film Familia Blondina.

According to Austria, his encounters brought him closer to God and taught him the significance of looking back on where he came from.

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Young actor-host Edward Barber brings his lovable candor and bright personality on Kumu with his newest online show “Kwentong Barber,” premiering on MYX Philippines’ channel (@myxph) this Wednesday (February 3).

In “Kwentong Barber,” the MYX VJ is set to flex his hosting skills as he gets up close and personal with his guests while talking about life, love, and everything in-between.

For the show’s pilot episode, Edward has invited his good friend Darren Espanto to virtually catch up with the Kapamilya artist on his upcoming music releases and other plans for 2021.

“Kwentong Barber” is the latest addition to MYX Philippines’ string of digital offerings on Kumu via its official account @myxph, along with “MYX Pop Quiz,” “MYX Fullscreen,” “Make It Mondays,” and “MYX Pwestuhan”—where Kumu streamers perform live online gigs via MYX’s account.

Join Edward for a laidback, fun time in “Kwentong Barber,” streaming live on MYX Philippines’ channel (@myxph) on Kumu beginning this Wednesday (February 3) at 6pm! For updates, follow ABS-CBN PR on Facebook (www.facebook.com/abscbnpr), Twitter and Instagram (@abscbnpr) or visit www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom.

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February 1st, 2021 – Singapore – Flawes has set the foundations for bigger things in 2021 by releasing the new single “Higher Than Before”. It features vocals from Mali-Koa and is the third release from their EP ‘Reverie’ which will be released on February 26th.

Consistently using their exuberant alt-pop sound to deliver a message of pure positivity, Flawes are a liberating experience at a time when it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the world around us. Factor in consistently inventive visuals for their recent singles “Holding Out For The Win” and “What’s a Boy To Do”, and it’s easy to see why they’re emerging as a hot tip among numerous new music champions.

“Higher Than Before” finds Flawes in a far more reflective mood, but it’s clear that their passion is amplified. Frontman JC Carruthers’ soaring falsetto delivers a celebration of transcendent love, singing, “I feel that this could be the brightest that we’ve ever felt before.” The strength of his feeling is hammered home with surely the biggest beats that drummer Josh ‘Huss’ Hussey has ever delivered. Meanwhile, Freddie Edwards’ radiant guitar work is as just as sun-kissed as ever and Mali-Koa elevates it further leading the closing verse.

The song’s stratospheric lyrics have inspired the track’s video, which features Flawes and Mali-Koa performing on top of a cloud. Yet in typical Flawes fashion, there’s a playful twist. The fantastical concept is given a light-hearted dose of realism. The video closing shots show that the band’s skybound jumps have all been performed on a small trampoline in a studio.

“”Higher Than Before” is all about giving a relationship a chance and looking at things in a more positive light. The chorus hook “You’re taking me Higher Than Before” centres around the realisation that being with them has vastly improved my life; life is a lot better when they are in it. It features the amazing Mali-Koa who we are huge fans of, so it was a dream to finally work together,” explains JC.

Mali-Koa adds, “I think the boys are brilliant, so it was a no brainer for me! “Higher Than Before” felt like a natural fit, the chorus is so anthemic and uplifting, writing with JC was a day spent laughing and creating. I think that’s what it is about Flawes. It isn’t all serious band business, they like to have a fun time and make songs along the way.”

The London-based Australia singer-songwriter Mali-Koa released her debut album ‘Hunger’ late last year. Praise included Clash who described her as, “a songwriter of real directness and sophistication,” while The Line of Best Fit stated, “Love, in all its shapes and forms, is a topic which Mali handles poetically, every time.” Flawes honoured the release of the album by sharing their take on its title track.

After a steady rise in which they earned a Record of the Week at Radio 1 and worked with leading producers such as FINNEAS (Billie Eilish) and Lostboy (Dua Lipa), Flawes took the opportunity last year to record some new songs, with the remote assistance of producers such as Toby Scott (The Gossip, Pet Shop Boys). Their new material is bursting with personality, encompassing the energy of their live shows and an escapist spirit that is proving to be empowering for the band and their fans. The ‘Reverie’ EP positions Flawes to achieve the things they were aiming for in 2020 – just a little behind schedule.

With their previous releases ‘Lowlights’ and ‘Highlights’, Flawes has seen its music video for “Look No Further” added to rotation on Channel [V] Asia, VH1 India and VERY TV, along with numerous press features and radio pickups in the region. From here, the only direction the band can go is up.

‘Reverie’ EP tracklist:

1. Holding Out For The Win
2. What’s A Boy To Do
3. Higher Than Before (ft. Mali Koa)
4. I Don’t Quit For No One
5. Move Over
6. Against All Odds

Stream “Higher Than Before” here: ffm.to/higherthanbefore
Pre-order or pre-save ‘Reverie’ here: ffm.to/reverieep

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MANILA, February 2, 2021 – Last year, Jollibee changed the game by introducing a brand-new variant of their beloved Tuna Pie—giving the popular Two-Na Sarap snack a new spicy twist. Filipinos absolutely loved the Spicy Tuna Pie flavor with an extra hot kick, while still being able to enjoy the classic Original variant.

This year, Jollibee wants its fans to enjoy that Two-Na Sarap snack once again by bringing back both the Original and Spicy Tuna Pie! Starting this February, Filipinos can start indulging in that flavorful creamy tuna filling packed inside a golden pie crust that’s fried to a perfect crisp at their nearest Jollibee stores.

Also making her return is Jollibee Tuna Pie ambassador and Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach, reprising her role as the face of the snack in its digital campaign. Fans can view it online and on social media now.

“We were happy to see that Jollibee fans loved the Original and the new Spicy Tuna Pie last year, which is why we are excited to bring it back for them this year. Now is definitely a great time to satisfy their Two-Na Sarap cravings and enjoy their favorite Tuna Pie,” said Mari Aldecoa, Jollibee Marketing Director for Core Products.

The Original and Spicy Jollibee Tuna Pie is now available in Solo for P45, Trio for P132, as a value meal with drink for P59, and as a value meal with fries and drink for P89 at all Jollibee stores nationwide. Have these safely delivered to you via the Jollibee Delivery App, JollibeeDelivery.com, #87000, GrabFood, foodpanda, and LalaFood! Also available in Drive-Thru and Take Out.

For more info and updates on Jollibee products, like Jollibee Philippines on Facebook, subscribe to Jollibee Studios on YouTube, and follow @jollibee on Twitter and Instagram.

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MLD Entertainment, the South Korean entertainment agency that brought MOMOLAND to the world, has given K-pop fans a new set of idols to “stan” with its newest mega boy group T1419.

The group, which officially debuted in January this year, is composed of five Korean members Sian, Kevin, Gunwoo, On, and its leader Noa, while four of them are Japanese, namely Zero, Kairi, Leo, and Kio.

T1419 immediately made a statement with the music video for their debut single called “ASURABALBALTA,” which combines hiphop, electronic music, and pop to highlight the group’s collective chant to make their wishes come true.

In just three weeks since its launch, the fiery music video for “ASURABALBALTA” has already garnered 18 million views.

“ASURABALBALTA” is part of their debut single album called “Before Sunrise Part. 1,” which also contains the title track’s instrumental version, and another track called “Butt Out.” Aside from this, the Japanese version of “ASURABALBALTA” is already available on online music streaming platforms.

New fans can also get to know the boys better by following their adventures, gams, and behind-the-scenes activities in their group vlogs, two of which have already been released. Its third and fourth episodes, meanwhile, will arrive soon on MLD Entertainment’s and T1419’s official YouTube channels.

Fans can also watch the music video and dance practice videos of T1419’s pre-debut single “Dracula” on the said YouTube channels, as well as other dance practice and performance videos.

Through their music, the boys intend to showcase the experiences and problems that today’s youth go through. According to MLD Entertainment, the “T” in the group’s name stands for “teenager” and the “1419” comes from the fact that the boys were all 14 to 19 years old when they met each other and were formed as a group.

T1419’s sister group MOMOLAND is co-managed by ABS-CBN in the Philippines.

For updates, fans can follow the group at @T1419_official on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to T1419’s official YouTube channel and MLD Entertainment’s YouTube channel for updates.

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With the launch of the group BGYO and the rise of Pinoy pop, actor Janus Del Prado questioned the tagging of P-pop as original content from Filipinos.

On his Facebook account, Janus dubbed them as a ‘photocopy’ of Korean Pop groups. Then, he criticized the musical styles and clothing of the P-pop groups, noting that they do not embody the Filipino identity. 

Then, he reposted his Facebook post on his Instagram account, noting that he has nothing against both K-Pop and P-pop. He agrees with BGYO’s talent, but he urges Filipinos not to push P-pop as an original genre. Janus warned that it shows plagiarism.

Then, he added that the more appropriate term would be Korean-Pinoy Pop or KP-pop.

 

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According to article 15, section 2 of Broadcast Code of the Philippines 2007 (as amended 2011), “Any music which is composed, performed, adapted, translated, or arranged by a Filipino — including adaptations and translations into Pilipino or a Philippine dialect of foreign works — shall be considered an OPM.”

Notably, one of the earliest references of P-pop was the Pinoy group, Smokey Mountain, who became known for their attire during their performances.

Finally, Janus ended the series of posts with a disclaimer that he is only responsible for what he says, not what people understand.

 

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Janus has been with Star Magic since 1995. Many would recognize him for his role as Chinno in the movie, One More Chance. Additionally, he starred in Four Sisters and a Wedding and A Second Chance.

Earlier, Star Magic launched BGYO, formerly known as SHA Boys, with hopes of them breaking into the international entertainment stage.

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It’s official: “Generation Z” is officially joining the workforce. Yes, that’s right! The ‘Gen Zs’ or the first wave of kids born between 1997-2012 are all grown up and are now on the cusp of graduating college and pursuing their first job. What’s more is that they are starting their careers in a unique situation—during a pandemic, where the normative work processes we have come to enjoy have largely been disrupted. They are the digital natives, with their lives shaped by the internet and connectivity.

But what do we really know about them? What do they look for in a company? Is it the same as the previous generations’? Here are five things to know about Gen Z jobseekers:

Fact 1. They tend to favor jobs in finance and operations

When pressed about their ideal jobs or career path during a recent survey of college students in Metro Manila, they identified their preference to work in the fields and industries below:

1. Operations and Management
2. Finance and Accounting
3. Marketing and Communications
4. Creatives and Media
5. Healthcare

Many of these jobs require a great deal of technical knowledge, creativity, and self-motivation, and are very much aligned with the college degrees/educational backgrounds they have pursued.

Fact 2. They want to work with purpose

Call them optimistic or idealistic, but Gen Zs place a very high value on the notion of ‘purposeful and meaningful’ work. They look for companies that align with their values and yearn for a career that is geared towards creating social impact.

Fact 3. They look for mentorship and career growth

Young jobseekers cited the importance of having mentors and figures to look up to and learn from. That is why they are looking for a company with a reputation for career growth and a strong company culture that invests in their talents.

Fact 4. They’re aspiring jet-setters.

Who doesn’t like traveling? For many Gen Zs, an opportunity to work abroad at some point in their careers is on their bucket list. What’s not to love about a jet-setting job? International experience exposes them to unique perspectives and a multitude of opportunities for career growth.

Fact 5. They see multinational companies as ‘career goals’

Most Gen Zs have identified working for multinational companies (MNCs) as their ‘dream workplace.’ They cited the success, stability, and recognition of the company, the familiarity of their brands and products, and competitive salaries and benefits as factors in viewing these global corporations and conglomerates as aspirational career destinations.

Don’t wait for the pandemic to end—a meaningful career awaits

Gen Zs find themselves in unfamiliar territory. For many of them, they would have experienced a semester or two of online schooling; their graduations would have been live streamed; and they’re about to enter the professional world that exists virtually in some form or another.

While the country proceeds with caution due to the ongoing health crisis, organizations such as Mondelez Philippines have successfully transitioned to a work-from-home (WFH) setup for most of its workforce, and continues to hire people for critical roles.

Cited as one of the dream companies to work for by graduating students and prospective first-jobbers in the same survey, thanks to its portfolio of childhood favorite snack products, the multi-national company has ample opportunities for a career in operations, finance, and marketing. Teams in these Functions of the Company get to work with beloved brands they grew up with, like Eden Cheese, Cheez Whiz, Tang, Cadbury, Toblerone, Oreo, Chips Ahoy! and so much more. They also get to be part of creating the future of these snack brands and make an impact on Filipinos’ snack experiences. The Company also provides all employees with the chance to make an impact on the community through its mindful snacking and sustainable snacking platforms.

Moreover, young talents in these functions can experience cross-function experience handling multiple teams and categories, which are part of their developmental plan, as the Company molds them to become the next leaders of the organization. Mondelez Philippines was named the fastest growing Top 20 FMCG company in the Philippines in 2020, according to reports by Nielsen as of September 2020. The pandemic has affected many businesses, but Mondelez Philippines remains privileged as consumers continue to purchase its products to provide comfort, deliciousness and nutrition to their home life while in lockdown.

Career development is also a priority at Mondelez Philippines, with “Grow Everyday” as one of its company values. There are month-long career development sessions, individual coaching programs, special assignments, training with top leaders both local and international, and a relentless focus on career advancement and skills development.

Coupled with extended benefits such as gender-inclusive primary parent leaves and comprehensive health plans, competitive salary packages and flexible work arrangements, along with the opportunity to work abroad and be assigned to Mondelēz International offices in other countries, the company is well positioned to offer a purposeful and meaningful career. The Company has exported ~70+ talents across the Globe in the last ~5 years all the way to Europe (UK and Poland), Asia Pacific (China, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia and India) and the USA. Some 17% of employees working at Mondelez Philippines and based locally also handle regional or even global roles.

At Mondelez Philippines, Gen Zs can be part of a workplace where they can make it with impact, make it with pride, and make it uniquely your own amidst the pandemic and beyond. Gen Zs can visit their website to find job openings and career opportunities.

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MANILA, PHILIPPINES, 02 February 2021 – Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and whether you’re in a relationship and planning to make stay-in date nights cozier or happily single but game for love-themed content to make you feel good, here are Chinese and Korean shows on iQiyi International sure to tickle your feelings and make this season of romance more fun.

1. If Nam Joo-hyuk is your idea of the perfect guy, then JOSEE, an iQiyi exclusive Korean movie, is for you. The story revolves around a university student who, growing more and more curious about a woman in a wheelchair who caught his interest (played by Han Ji-min), pays her more and more frequent visits until their love blossoms.
2. HOW TO BE THIRTY delightfully captures the work and love lives of women who have just entered their 30s. The iQiyi exclusive features CNBLUE’s Kang Min Hyuk, Jung In Sun of Welcome to Waikiki, and EXID member Hani.
3. M follows the twists and turns of characters who are all searching for the mysterious “M”— who caught their interest in an anonymous post on a Seoyeon University online community. The cast includes Park Hye Soo, Jeong Jae Hyun, Roh Jeong Eui, Bae Hyun Sung, Lee Jin Hyuk, and Woo Da Vi.
4. U.C.A is a thriller based on Charles Darwin’s theory that all species of life have descended over time from common ancestors. Ji Oh, played by Kim Rae Won, and Gu Reum, played by Lee Da Hee, cross paths as they try to seek answers about the mysteries in their own lives.
5. iQiyi exclusive MY HEROIC HUSBAND follows the journey of a modern businessman (played by Guo Qi Lin) who time-traveled back to the ancient times, into the body of a useless son-in-law of a commerce family and gets involved in the affairs of the country.
6. In TIMES, an exciting new political thriller, Seo Jung In (played by Lee Joo Young) connects with reporter Lee Jin Woo (played by Lee Seo Jin) from five years in the past through a phone call and discovers a dangerous truth and a journey to prevent the death of her President father, Seo Gi Tae (played by Kim Yeong Cheol).
7. GO GO SQUID 2: DT.APPLEDOG’S TIME follows the adventures of two passionate, dedicated individuals seeing action in the national robot competition which seeks to promote robotics among the younger generation. Taking on the lead roles are Hu Yitian as Wu Bai (DT) and Li Yi Tong as Ai Qing (Appledog).
8. CELESTIAL AUTHORITY ACADEMY is a romantic drama centered around male lead Zhao Jingyang who has never believed in fate but changes his outlook after meeting new friends. The iQiyi exclusive features Idol Producer’s Roi Qin and Zhou Yan Chen, and Xu Hao (from Girlfriend and The Rise of Phoenixes).

Viewers can access these releases on iQiyi International’s website iQ.com or on the platform’s free mobile application that can be downloaded from the Apple Store or Google Play Store. Fans can also take advantage of the limited time offer of 50% off on Standard and Premium VIP annual membership from February 9-14, 2021. For as low as Php499, watch your favorite shows in 1080p, dolby atmos sound on your mobile devices, ad-free.

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Vice President Leni Robredo took to social media to clarify a rumor that said that she was vacationing in Palawan amid the pandemic.

Singer-actress Rachel Alejandro, who was in Palawan at the time, was mistakenly identified by a netizen as VP Robredo.

In an Instagram post by Alejandro on January 20, she posted a picture of herself vacationing in El Nido, Palawan with the view of the ocean in the background.

 

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“I never fail to tell people who have never been to our country that the Philippines has the best beaches in the world,” she wrote in the caption.

The actress simply posted her beach getaway and even promoted the beaches in the Philippines. However, one netizen mistook her for the vice president and posted on Facebook that Robredo was not doing her duties as a government official.

“Nasaan ang bise presidente? Busy naman pala sa Palawan?” the netizen wrote.

With the uncanny resemblance between Robredo and Alejandro, the said Facebook post went viral as other netizens believed that the vice president was indeed vacationing in Palawan.

On Monday, February 1, Vice President Leni clarified the rumors about her through a post on her official Facebook account.

Robredo simply laughed off the rumors as she explained that she was not the one in the photo because she is currently in her office, and not in Palawan.

In her post, she also asked for the forgiveness of actress Rachel Alejandro.

“Was initially confused why a number of people are sending me this.

“Kalma lang po. Hindi ako yan. Andito po ako sa opisina, wala sa Palawan,” said Robredo.

“Ako na po humihingi ng paumanhin kay Rachel Alejandro,” she added.

Alejandro herself also caught wind of the rumors as she commented on Robredo’s post saying that the rumor simply made her smile.

“VP Leni, ako din po, I got so many comments that I look like you when I posted that photo on IG. Napa-smile nalang ako,” she said.

Alejandro even joked that she will be willing to play VP Leni if ever a movie about the vice president were to be made.

“Basta pag may movie tungkol sa buhay niyo, may idea na kayo sino ang puedeng mag-portray. I don’t believe we’ve properly met but let me use this opportunity to thank you for all that you do,” she said.

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Today, 17-year-old musical wunderkind 347aidan releases his new track “IDWK” via 347RECORDS/Columbia Records. Listen to the Kenny Beats produced track HERE.

“IDWK” follows the release of his intoxicating single “Dancing In My Room,” which has over 50 million combined streams to date. The Ontario-based artist broke the internet after debuting his first song “Demons & Monsters,” which skyrocketed in streams, up to a staggering million within a week of its release. 347aidan draws nearly over five million monthly Spotify listeners, it’s become his superpower of sorts to stimulate his listeners, who can be anyone from cool kids with an internal struggle, to the misfits, and the outliers.

Stay tuned for more 347aidan coming soon.

“… the potential for 347aidan is immense. His music is a peek into adolescence, youthful rebellion, and his overall journey towards self-discovery.”

– Pigeons & Planes

“Euphoric, difficult to perfectly define, and haphazardly brilliant, 347aidan embodies the adventurousness and inventiveness of Gen Z.”

– Ones To Watch

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(OSLO, NORWAY) “Sorry” is the brand new track from Alan Walker, featuring Norwegian band ISÁK. “Sorry” consists of hard hitting, in-your-face electronic beats, with ISÁK contributing with haunting vocals and Sami indigenous joik – melded together into a breathtaking, expressive Norse collaboration of two worlds.

Treating fans with new music, “Sorry” is released with it’s own music video creatively directed by Walker-collaborator Mads Neset, paying tribute to the moments we missed in 2020, and will make up for in 2021. Filmed before the global pandemic hit, the music video showcases euphoric moments of Walker’s fans, as well as displaying unique moments from Walkers 2019 “The Aviation Tour”.

Spending the last months solely in the studio with extra time on his hands, Walker wasted no time:

“Spending 2020 at home in Bergen gave me the opportunity to tweak every single part of this song to the finest detail, and nurture my relationship with my fans online. We missed many moments in 2020, and I hope we can all meet again in 2021”. – Alan Walker

“Sorry” follows Walkers previous collaboration “Space Melody (Edward Artemyev)” with VIZE and Leony from December 2020. Walkers previous collaborations include “Time”, released in May 2020 – a remix of his personal idol Hanz Zimmer, and “Heading Home” released in April with Norwegian singer-songwriter Ruben.

Walker to date holds over 120 million followers and 50 billion audio and video streams to his name, previously teaming up with massive hitmakers such as Ava Max, Noah Cyrus and A$AP Rocky, while producing remixes for internationally renowned artists as Sia, Coldplay, Kygo, Bruno Mars and Julia Michaels. Walker is currently the 20th most followed artist on Spotify, and with his over 38 million YouTube subscribers, he figures as the 9th biggest artist channel in the world on the platform.

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Actress Angel Locsin defended Baguio City Mayor Benjamin B. Magalong on social media from netizens after the latter attended Tim Yap’s birthday party.

Locsin posted a photo of Magalong on her Instagram account, recounting her meeting with the Baguio City Mayor for her public service program, Iba ‘Yan. Then, she praised the politician for his accountability and honor amidst the issue he was facing.

 

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After that, netizens started commenting on the post, which she answered in defense of Magalong.

Firstly, Locsin defended Magalong from a netizen who said that he betrayed his constituents for the sake of his socialite friends. Locsin noted that Magalong didn’t go to the Manor to party with socialites but to support local artists affected by the pandemic.

Then, another netizen noted that the actress was glorifying the Baguio City Mayor. The netizen also pointed out how Magalong remained quiet during the controversy and wrote that his resignation as contact tracing czar in response to the issue seemed insincere.

Locsin clarified that she wasn’t glorifying Magalong. She noted that she only recounted her experience meeting the Baguio City Mayor. Locsin also added that she only wants to give credit to Magalong for owning up to his mistakes.

She also agreed with a netizen who only wanted equal treatment to the constituents of Baguio City.

Finally, a netizen criticized the local government unit for allowing the party and the organizers for their sense of privilege and selfishness in conducting the event.

Locsin chided the comment calling out the hypocrisy of the netizen. She points out that the netizen should call out other politicians instead.

And saving the best for last, She recalled that the netizen was the organizer of the ABS-CBN rally, for which Locsin received backlash from netizens who cited the lack of social distancing.

Locsin was one of the prominent artists who attended the ABS-CBN Rally back in 2020 alongside Piolo Pascual and Kathryn Bernardo.

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Rag‘n’Bone Man returns three years after his ground breaking, award winning debut, ‘Human’, with a renewed sense of purpose, on a sparkling new album, full of heart and soul. ‘Life By Misadventure’ is an incredible collection of emotional songs to touch us when we need it most.

First single ‘All You Ever Wanted’ is propelled by choppy rhythm guitars and a restlessness we’re all currently feeling – watch the video here. “I’d felt sad looking around Brighton and London where I grew up…remembering all those cool places that aren’t there anymore,” Rory Graham, aka Rag‘n’Bone Man, says.

His 2017 landmark debut ‘Human’ was a phenomenal success; a 4x platinum album which shot to #1 week of release in the UK, became the fasted-selling album by a male artist for the entire decade and earned him BRIT and Ivor Novello Awards.

If that’s a hard act to follow, Rag‘n’Bone Man tore up the rule book and went to Nashville to write and record what would become ‘Life By Misadventure’, returning to the UK just before the pandemic first erupted. While a dose of heavy blues and soul lives within some of these new tunes, the majority of this new album finds Rag‘n’Bone Man taking a huge step forward as an artist, a songwriter, and a singer capable of showcasing tremendous warmth and real emotion with every breath.

The bulk of the album was produced and recorded by Grammy Award-winning producer and multi-instrumentalist Mike Elizondo (Eminem, 50 Cent, Fiona Apple, Alanis Morissette) at his studio just outside Nashville.

The album has been recorded purposefully like a live album – the sound is real and 100% human. Long time collaborators Ben Jackson-Cook (keys, co-songwriter and co-producer of the album), Bill Banwell (bass, and co-songwriter) and Desri Ramus (backing vocals) are joined by drummer Daru Jones (Lazaretto-Jack White) and guitarist Wendy Melvoin who joined Prince’s Revolution at the age of 19. Together these musicians have made an album full of joy and immediacy, something all too rare these days of autotune and countless overdubs. One song was even recorded in Rag‘n’Bone Man’s garage.

“We had quite a time to live with the songs this time around,” Rag‘n’Bone Man explains. “Too often, how I’d done things before, was that we’d written a song and I had to sing it the same day, and that was the version we’d use on the album. This way, it was far easier to get real emotion into the music.”

“Life By Misadventure’ is the perfect tonic for these times. An album of depth and soul, about growing up and moving forward. Enjoy the trip.

‘Life By Misadventure’ Tracklisting:

1. Fireflies

2. Breath In Me

3. Fall In Love Again

4. Talking To Myself

5. Anywhere Away From Here

6. Alone

7. Crossfire

8. All You Ever Wanted

9. Changing of the Guard

10. Somewhere Along The Way

11. Time Will Only Tell

12. Lightyears

13. Party’s Over

14. Old Habits

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He is Willie Revillame. That’s one.

Willie Revillame has been like a godfather to the poor, not even having to think twice to shell out his personal money, just to extend financial help to his needy audiences. You know that when people tell you to just cry in front of ‘Kuya Wil’ if you want to instantly get PhP5,000, they’re mostly just telling the truth—I mean, come on, who does not want easy money, right?

Kidding aside, the portrait Revillame created in the eyes of the poor has essentially made him a hero, and while this may be problematic, and can potentially encourage indolence, the notion that celebrities like him can have such great influence on the masses remains interesting.

Revillame’s variety shows have hurdled the change of network, three times already. He first left ABS-CBN in 2010, after Wowowee’s successful five-year run. In the same year, Wil Time Big Time debuted on TV5, only to be replaced by another show, Wowowillie, whose poor ratings prompted him and TV5’s management to end it after only eight months of being on air.

In 2015, after nearly two years of television hiatus, he came back with another variety show—honed in the same mold as his past three noontime shows—but this time, on ABS-CBN’s biggest rival, GMA Network. Wowowin aired its maiden episode on May 10, 2015, and is now set to celebrate its 5^th anniversary, this year.

While Wowowin almost follows the same format as Wowowee and TV5 noontime shows, the unavailability of the noontime slot prompted Revillame to occupy GMA Network’s pre-primetime block. The show has since been airing on the said time slot for more than four years now.

Last year, when the pandemic halted productions and the airing of live shows, Wowowin was among the Kapuso shows to temporarily stop going on-air. Revillame’s eagerness to continue his work of reaching out to his fans—most of whom are poor—made the show come back just a month after going off-the-air.

Revillame celebrated his birthday on January 27 and his celebration drew flak from netizens for allegedly violating minimum health protocols after at least 4,000 fans lined up in front of the Wil Tower, hoping Revillame will come out to extend to some form of financial help like he usually does. Understanding this level of influence may be mind-boggling, but it’s interesting to know that such power isn’t unique to Revillame, as many popular celebrities have displayed a similar, if not better charismatic appeal to the masses.

His consistent display of magnanimous behavior towards the poor seems to play a major factor in why he keeps such a huge influence over his fans. People tend to take his action as a genuine display of compassion, but again, while easy money helps a poor family from starving for a day, the lack of a longtime plan remains problematic.

The correlation between poverty and idolatry has always been an interesting point of debate, and in Revillame’s case, the distinct demographic composition of his fans—who mostly belong to the lowest-income classes—provides strong suggestions of the negative impact of his influence may be causing.

That being said, Revillame’s choice to transfer to GMA Network, seems a very wise decision for him not to lose his grip over his staunch followers, who seem to follow him religiously everywhere he goes.

Revillame somewhat proved that his popularity transcends the influence of the television network his program is airing on, hence the sustained support he keeps enjoying even after jumping from one channel to another. It is hard to say whether or not the influence Revillame is having on his fans has gone to the level of a celebrity-worship syndrome, but we’re kind of sure that this may be a case of entertainment-social celebrity worship, all the more making him an intriguing subject of discussion.

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Should the public expect a new clothing line designed and made by Vice Ganda herself?

During the media conference of Tawag ng Tanghalan, Vice Ganda revealed her new project for 2021.

At the height of Filipino singer Olivia Rodrigo‘s hype recently, she is recognized internationally for her latest hit single, Driver’s License–Vice took a question if she ever dreamt of being recognized internationally.

“Actually lately lang ilang nights ago, meron talaga akong sinasabi na ipe penetrate ko and sarili ko sa international scene pero hinde sa performing.

“Bigla kong gustong maging designer nung isang gabi kaya kinabukasan kahapon nakipag meeting kaagad ako gusto kong magbukas ng sarili kong label.”

The Unkabogable Star believes that his [particular] plan will earn recognition in the international scene since 2021, digital is the new market place.

“Kaya sabi ko gusto kong mapenterate yung international scene since digital naman na tayo, online, online na parang equal footing for everyone eh parang kaya kong lumaban.”

Due to his excitement, he immediately called a team to discuss his plans for his new upcoming brand. Should the public expect a new clothing line designed and made by Vice Ganda herself?

“Kaya nakipagmeeting ako kaagad kaya cli-ne-claim ko lagi sisikat ‘tong brand na ‘to, internationally isusuot ‘to ng mga Kardashians.”

When he got asked about his thoughts on Filipinos being recognized internationally because of singing–he is happy about the spotlight that Filipino singers are getting.

“Sa puntong ito mahalaga siyang achievement for now kase the Filipino needs every kind of light right now. Kahit anong makapagbibigay ng liwanag sa atin mga Pilipino kailangan natin yun.

“Yung achievement na yun nakakataas ng moral may nababsa tayong magagnda balita, balitang nakakapag ngiti sa atin balitang masarap pag usapan, magandang balita eh for the longest time sana araw araw magandang balita ang mababasa natin.”

To date, this isn’t Vice Ganda’s first self-made brand. In 2017 Vice successfully launched Vice Ganda Cosmetics. It offers Pinay Beauty Junkies an affordable alternative to high-end brands without sacrificing quality.

Ever since the idea came to him, Vice said he was working nonstop to make his dream come true. The It’s Showtime host proudly claimed that his products could compete with foreign brands that carry a much higher price tag.

Pitch: Vice Ganda to venture for an international project

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