Robbie Williams, Ayda Williams and Louis Tomlinson join Simon Cowell as judges on The X Factor UK - The British Reality Music Competition Will Be Aired Same Day as the UK on Blue Ant Entertainment

The British Reality Music Competition Will Be Aired Same Day as the UK on Blue Ant Entertainment

The X Factor UK is thrilled to announce Robbie Williams, Ayda Williams and Louis Tomlinson will join Simon Cowell on the new-look judging panel for the hit singing talent show.

The three new judges appeared with Simon at a press conference at Somerset House in central London where they were officially revealed.

Embracing Diversity in the thrilling YA Movie “THE DARKEST MINDS”

“The Darkest Minds” is set in a very near future society where most of the nation’s children have perished – victims of a terrible disease. The surviving children are considered to be dangerous Enemies of the State because they possess extraordinary powers and therefore pose a threat to the government. Amandla Stenberg (Hunger Games, Everything Everything) plays Ruby, who escapes from the authorities and teams up with a group of other kids, including Liam, played by Harris Dickinson. They go on the run, using their powers, wits, and friendship to stay alive.

Kevin Belingon dominates Martin Nguyen to win ONE INTERIM BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), electrified the packed Mall of Asia Arena with another evening of authentic world-class martial arts action. The state-of-the-art showground played host to ONE: REIGN OF KINGS, featuring the absolute best in local and international martial arts talent. In the main event, hometown hero Kevin “The Silencer” Belingon of Baguio City, Philippines overcame a stiff challenge from two-division ONE World Champion Martin “The Situ-Asian” Nguyen, winning by unanimous decision to claim the ONE Interim Bantamweight World Championship. 

In the main event of ONE: REIGN OF KINGS, Filipino dynamo Kevin “The Silencer” Belingon derailed Martin Nguyen’s goal to become a three-division world champion by outclassing the ONE Featherweight and Lightweight World Champion with his striking superiority. With his hometown crowd cheering behind him, Belingon effortlessly picked Nguyen apart in the stand-up, jolting the two-division titleholder with stunning left hooks and perfectly-executed spinning back kicks. In the end, all three judges scored the bout in favor of Belingon to win by unanimous decision after an intense five-round affair, bringing home the ONE Interim Bantamweight World Championship.

ONE Championship breathes new life into Asian boxing

If there is one athlete who put Asia on the map of the international sporting scene, it is boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao.

Pacquiao’s in-ring achievements speak for itself as he is the only pugilist in history to capture major world titles in eight different weight classes and was long rated as the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world by most sporting news and boxing websites.

However, boxing’s popularity in the Asian region is slowly ebbing due to several factors, including Pacquiao’s imminent exit from the sport and the growing reputation of another form of combat sport like mixed martial arts.

She’s Back! Can The Sacred Riana Survive the Judge Cuts on America’s Got Talent?

Despite receiving a red buzzer from Simon Cowell, The Sacred Riana managed to sway the rest of the America’s Got Talent judges, Mel B, Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel to the dark side. As The Sacred Riana returns to centre stage, can she survive the Judge Cuts and make it to the Live Show? 

Proving that The Sacred Riana’s the original viral scream queen, her Judges’ Auditions performance clip on YouTube has received over 8 million views in less than one month.  

Tune in to a brand-new episode of America’s Got Talent every Thursdays and Fridays at 6pm and 8pm on AXN. 

adidas presents the Deerupt Runner

adidas Originals’ new Deerupt Runner silhouette steps out in 6 striking new colorways this week, just in time for the summer heatwave. Leveraging the shoe’s simple design and disruptive visual language, the release presents the Deerupt Runner model in a slew of two-tone editions.

Prices of second-hand commercial vehicles soar amid TRAIN

Prices of second-hand commercial vehicles have risen by as much as Php150,000, a result of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion Act (TRAIN).  

This was revealed by top buy-and-sell website OLX based on second-hand commercial vehicles ad postings on the portal, from January 2017 to April 2018. Speculations on the TRAIN Law fuelled the price increase on the 3rd quarter of 2017 and continue long after it was implemented early this year.

Cardless ATM withdrawals now possible with Citi

Citibank, the country’s leading global bank, continues to pursue innovation in order to enhance the banking experience of their customers. Cardless ATM withdrawals from debit accounts are now possible in all Citibank ATMs.

Home Factory Outlet Grand Opening Sale at Fairview Terraces

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Garry Tonon quotes - ONE: REIGN OF KINGS

International martial arts superstar Garry “The Lion Killer” Tonon of the United States is set to see action this Friday night, 27 July on the main card of ONE: REIGN OF KINGS which takes place at the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, Philippines.

Once again, ONE Championship’s finest athletes will electrify the Mall of Asia Arena with explosive, action-packed contests. In the main event, hometown hero Kevin “The Silencer” Belingon of Baguio City, Philippines will take on two-division ONE World Champion Martin “The Situ-Asian” Nguyen of Sydney, Australia.

Ticket information for ONE: REIGN OF KINGS is available at www.onefc.com.

Official Trailer reveals unprecedented cinematic experience in James Cameron's “ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL”

Visionary filmmakers James Cameron and Jon Landau (Avatar, Titanic) push the boundaries of filmmaking technology anew in their latest groundbreaking film “Alita: Battle Angel” that stars a multi-talented cast composed of Rosa Salazar, Christoph Waltz, Jennifer Connelly, Ed Skrein, Mahershala Ali, Jackie Earle, Michelle Rodriguez, Keean Johnson, Lana Condor and Jorge Lendeborg, Jr.

Fifth-straight win will earn him strawweight validation, says Rene Catalan

Rene “The Challenger” Catalan had a turbulent start to his tenure in ONE Championship when he joined the promotion in 2013, but he has completely turned his professional mixed martial arts career around.

In his first three years with the organization, having his hand raised was elusive as he suffered a pair of losses at the hands of future strawweight kingpins Alex Silva and Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke.

Despite the series of setbacks, Catalan still found motivation to train and wear his four-ounce gloves, which paid dividends when he finally claimed his first victory as a mixed martial artist in September 2016.

Ayala Land Inc. opens The Flats-- a Co-living Development in the heart of Makati City

Young urban professionals on the hunt for a perfectly balanced life can now say goodbye to heavy traffic, lengthy commutes and long queues! In just a few weeks, a dynamic place will rise in Amorsolo Street in the city that makes it happen—Makati.

Premier real estate developer Ayala Land is redefining the co-living trend in Metro Manila with the opening of The Flats. The 15-storey building at Amorsolo Street, Makati City features co-living spaces for lease designed to revolutionize the way young urban professionals rent in the city. It's hip, trendy and, above all things, it is close to both work and recreation.

Enjoy your favorite roasted chicken, take home P100,000 with Chooks-to-Riches promo

Countless Filipinos are recognized as modern heroes for their commitment and sacrifices to provide only the best for their families.  

As a brand that recognizes the Filipinos’ Sarap ng Pagsisikap, Chooks-to-Go is giving Pinoys more reasons to celebrate their sweet successes as it launches its Chooks-to-Riches promo. 

Botanika Nature Residences takes home top prize at the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2018

In photo during the awarding ceremony were (from left) president and founder of International Property Awards Mr. Stuart Shield, Filigree assistant marketing manager Rula Gongora and senior project development manager Sherilynne Santos, and Mr. Giovanni Marzo of Salice

Botanika Nature Residences by Filigree took home the Best Apartment Philippines Award with a five star rating from the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2018—an award-giving body of the esteemed International Property Awards, a celebration of the highest level of achievement by companies in the real estate sector. The award held in Bangkok is but an affirmation that the concept behind the upscale garden resort-inspired condominium located in the dynamic Metro South is truly exceptional and world-class. The nominated properties in the Asia Pacific Property Awards are judged by an independent panel of 80 industry experts, focusing on design, quality, service, innovation, originality, and commitment to sustainability.

With this award, coupled by the recent bestowment of a 3-star rating for design from the Philippine Green Building Council in the first quarter of this year, Botanika Nature Residences can now truly lay claim to being at par with the world’s ultra high-end and green oriented residential towers, in keeping with its commitment to sustainability, a feat yet to be matched by similar developments in Manila and country at large.

Erasing painful memory in Manila motivates Eduard Folayang to win against unbeaten Russian foe

When Eduard “Landslide” Folayang made his second defense of the ONE Lightweight World Championship in November of last year, it took place at the packed indoor sporting arena in Manila, Philippines.

Folayang suffered an excruciating defeat at the hands of ONE Featherweight World Champion Martin Nguyen, who uncorked his signature overhand right at the Filipino superstar after he attempted to deliver a spinning back-kick.

The punch connected right on the Team Lakay veteran’s chin, ultimately knocking him out in the second round and costing him his world title.

Ticket now on sale ONE: KINGDOM OF HEROES on 6 October

The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced that tickets are now available for the upcoming blockbuster event, ONE: KINGDOM OF HEROES, set for 6 October at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand. In the main event, The Ring and WBC Super Flyweight World Champion Srisaket Sor Rungvisai will defend his boxing world title. In addition, Thailand’s biggest and brightest martial arts talents are set to take the stage and showcase their incredible skills.

Ticket information for ONE: KINGDOM OF HEROES is available at www.onefc.com

TOUGH MUDDER PHILIPPINES: Last Call for registration for the first Tough Mudder in the Philippines set on July 21 - 22, 2018

There’s still time to register for the first Tough Mudder Philippines event, set to take place this weekend, July 21-22, 2018 at Portofino Amore, in Alabang. 

The Philippine licensee, Proactive Sports Management, which is a premier sports agency known for organizing the largest fun run events in the Philippines, such as the ColorManila Run series, is proud to launch Tough Mudder in the country.  Tough Mudder is the fastest growing mass participation event in the world, with over 3 million people having joined in the past, with events spanning the United Kingdom, Europe, USA, and other parts of the world.

ONE Championship Event in Manila a Treat for Fans of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a sport that has grown in popularity over the past decade, made so by the rise of mixed martial arts in which BJJ is a major component. Filipino fans of the grappling sport are in for a treat this July 27th, when ONE Championship hosts ONE: REIGN OF KINGS at the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, featuring three legendary figures in the sport of BJJ.

Satisfy your Korean cravings at Bonchon with PayMaya QR!

Going on a Korean food adventure is now made easier as PayMaya partners with Bonchon to give K-food lovers a more convenient way of ordering their favorite Bonchon meals.

Customers can now enjoy a K-style feast in an instant as PayMaya QR is now available in Bonchon! By scanning the QR code displayed at selected Bonchon branches, customers can easily settle their payment and savor the goodness of Korean boxed meals and bibimbowls.

“Having PayMaya QR in Bonchon is an added ingredient to make our customer’s food adventure more addictive. Our customers can now experience cashless convenience while digging into their K-style feast,” said Scott Tan, Managing Director at Bonchon Philippines.

Striptop Outlet Store’s The Great Brands Outdoor Sale

Striptop Outlet Store (SOS) will storm the Filinvest Tent in Alabang, Muntinlupa and hold the The Great Brands Outdoor Sale on July 27-29, 2018 from 11am-9pm.  

Pru Life UK fetes national cycling champs off to Prudential RideLondon 2018

Cycling national champions Jermyn Prado, Ismael Grospe, Jeremy Maraña, and Aidan Mendoza are all set to see action in Prudential RideLondon 2018, the world’s largest cycling festival, over the weekend of 28-29 July 2018 in the capital of the United Kingdom. They, together with other winners from the local cycling event PRUride PH 2018 which took place earlier this year and Pru Life UK’s employee representative, will form the eight-strong official delegation to represent the country. 

Backed annually since 2013 by Pru Life UK’s parent company as the title sponsor, British financial services giant Prudential plc, Prudential RideLondon is expected to see more than 100,000 participants cycling more than three million miles in seven different events.  

Pinoy standout Joshua Pacio remains steadfast in pursuing lifelong dream

Joshua “The Passion” Pacio may be one of the youngest strawweights in ONE Championship, but he has accomplished what few men have at just 22 years old.

Yet behind his boyish smile and beaming youth lies the composure of a grizzled cage veteran, capable of spectacular performances in front of mesmerizing crowds.

A talent of the highest order, Pacio has emerged as one of the Philippines’ most talented mixed martial artists in ONE Championship.

Witness the Meteoric Rise of a Legend in “BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY” Full Trailer Reveal

Brace for a rocking good time and sing your hearts out as the full trailer of “Bohemian Rhapsody” drops today on 20th Century Fox's Youtube and Facebook pages.  

“Bohemian Rhapsody” is the story of how Freddie Mercury and his fellow band members Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon formed Queen – one of the most iconic rock groups of all time. The film follows Queen as they produce hit after hit, topping the charts while constantly evolving their sound. Through disparate songs like Killer Queen, Bohemian Rhapsody, We Are the Champions, We Will Rock You and countless others, the band reaches unparalleled success and Freddie becomes one of the most beloved entertainers on the planet.  

Special perks for My Diamond Privilege Program members

My Diamond, one of the top jewelers in the country, has built a reputation for excellent knowledge and craftsmanship in gems, especially diamonds. After two decades in the jewelry scene, it has garnered a followingfrom clients; therefore, My Diamond launched the My Diamond Privilege Program last 2012.


The privilege program offers members brilliant perks like lifetime discounts on ready-to-wear, repeat design requests, and made-to-order jewelry; free after-sales jewelry care services; professional cleaning; and stone tightening once a year from date of purchase. They can also enjoy various lifestyle perks from affiliate and partner brands like TechnoMarine, Daniel Wellington, Couturissimo, as well as access to private events and member-only sales. 

GetGo introduces revamped website, makes availing of free flights as easy as 1-2-3

GetGo, the lifestyle rewards program of Cebu Pacific, makes every member’s dream of flying for free, faster than ever, as it introduces a newly-improved website that makes availing of free flights as easy as 1, 2, click!

The newly-designed GetGo website (getgo.com.ph) offers a better and faster online experience as it boasts of a fresh look and four new functions that complement the goal of GetGo to provide its members with the best and most convenient travel and lifestyle benefits.

DoubleDragon opens flagship property in Pasay

DoubleDragon (DD) Plaza, the flagship development in the progressive DD Meridian Park in the Bay Area, Pasay City

Listed property developer DoubleDragon Properties Corporation recently inaugurated the DoubleDragon Plaza, the flagship development in the progressive DD Meridian Park in the Bay Area, Pasay City.

DoubleDragon (DD) Plaza, certified in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), has over 130,000 square meters of leasable space and will form part of the DD Meridian Park complex with 280,000 square meters of leasable space. The property consists of four office towers and will have a capacity of 50,000 employees of its tenants.

Now you can use your digital wallets at SM mall events

SM events are now more fun and convenient as families can now enjoy cashless digital payments at their mall events through SM Supermalls’ partnership with PayMaya Philippines of the PLDT Group and GCash of Globe Telecom.

Enjoy more convenient, faster and easier shopping experience in SM events by using digital wallets. SM Supermalls has partnered with PayMaya Philippines of the PLDT Group and GCash of Globe Telecom, two of the country’s leading digital wallet service providers, for cashless digital payments in their mall events.

Kevin Belingon could enshrine PH as country with most title wins in ONE Championship

If making history as the first three-division world champion in mixed martial arts is what Martin Nguyen is after in his highly-anticipated encounter against Kevin Belingon, the Filipino spitfire could likewise establish a new record for the Philippines in ONE Championship should he win over his Vietnamese-Australian foe.

Both men are slated to face each other in the main event of ONE: REIGN OF KINGS, which takes place at the 20,000-seater SM Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, Philippines on July 27.

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TEAMGROUP Releases Exclusive Memory Module T-FORCE VULCAN for Gaming Laptop. Ultra-High-Speed Performance Is the Key to Winning

With the rapid growth of the global eSports economy, the gaming laptop market is getting hotter and hotter. TEAMGROUP’s gaming brand, T-FORCE releases VULCAN DDR4 3600Mhz memory module exclusively for gaming laptop. The clock frequency is as high as the maximum performance of DDR4 3600MHz. The capacity of the memory module is up to 32GB (16GBx2), which allows gamers to possess high speed performance  and  master the key to winning every gaming battle.

The T-FORCE series has swept the gaming world ever since its release. To meet the different demands for high end gaming equipment, the T-FORCE series today releases the exclusive memory module T-FORCE VULCAN for gaming laptop. It not only supports the 8th generation Intel Core processor, but it is also suitable for INTEL NUC platform. After many times of experiments, and testing combinations of different proportions of graphene and copper foil, the lightweight and thin graphene copper foil heat spreader design is tailor created by the R&D team. Long and rigorous internal laboratory test and burn-in test offer an outstanding 6% of cooling effect. In a closed space, VULCAN can maintain stability in low temperature and still offer high performance at the same time. The heat is transferred out efficiently to ensure the computer can still offer high performance with speed and stability under high speed operation. It is definitely the best choice for gaming laptop and mini PC.

Kai Ting Chuang defeats Yodcherry Siyodtong to win One Super Series Kickboxing Atomweight World Championship

The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), made a triumphant return to Guangzhou last Saturday night, as the biggest and brightest stars in martial arts came out to showcase their incredible skills. The Guangzhou Tianhe Gymnasium played host to ONE: BATTLE FOR THE HEAVENS and electrified the crowd with world-class martial arts action. In the main event, “Killer Bee” Kai Ting Chuang of Chinese Taipei captured the inaugural ONE Super Series Kickboxing Atomweight World Championship with a unanimous decision victory over Yodcherry Sityodtong of Thailand.

It’s a Hit to Get Fit at the Sony Fit Fest

Hundreds participate in Sony Channel’s first ever workout party

Fitness enthusiasts of all ages spent their weekend joining the active lifestyle movement at the Sony Fit Fest held last Saturday at the SMX Aura Convention Center. 

Catering to all interests and fitness levels, the inaugural event featured a variety of classes such as glow-in-the-dark yoga, 80’s & 90’s music-themed Zumba, mixed martial arts and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as well as a series of physical challenges. 

One Championship kicks off ONE: KINGDOM OF HEROES with blockbuster press conference in Bangkok

The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), held a kick-off press conference on Monday, 9 July at the W Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand to formally announce ONE: KINGDOM OF HEROES, which is set to take place at the Impact Arena on 6 October.

In addition to the announcement of the organization’s much-awaited return to Bangkok for another star-studded live event, ONE Championship also took time to announce its partnership with Nakornloung Promotion to co-promote the bout of boxing superstar Srisaket Sor Rungvisai in the main event of ONE: KINGDOM OF HEROES.

In attendance was Chairman and CEO of ONE Championship, Chatri Sityodtong, WBC and The Ring Super Flyweight World Champion Srisaket Sor Rungvisai sat at the head table alongside promoter of Nakornloung Promotion and Srisaket Sor Rungvisai, Thainchai Pisitwuttinan and Managing Director of Petchyindee Academy and Promoter of Rajadamnern Stadium, Nuttadaj Vachirarattanawong, as well as ONE Championship’s celebrated Thai martial arts superstars such as Shannon “OneShin” Wiratchai, Rika “Tinydoll” Ishige, Nong-O Gaiyanghadao, Yodsanklai IWE Fairtex and Petchmorrakot Wor. Sangprapai.

Ticket information for ONE: KINGDOM OF HEROES is available at www.onefc.com.

Rich Franklin's One Warrior Series holds second event in Singapore on 19 July

Rich Franklin's ONE Warrior Series, a subsidiary of ONE Championship™ (ONE), the largest global sports media property in Asian history, has just announced that it will be hosting their second event, this 19 July in Singapore. The first event, held last March, was a huge success and saw the rise of a handful of incredible ONE Championship martial arts prospects.

Episodes of Rich Franklin’s ONE Warrior Series are available on ONE Championship’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OneFCMMA

Troubled young women trapped in “DOWN A DARK HALL”

From the producers of the ‘Twilight Saga’ comes a thrilling and horrifying story of troubled young women who find themselves trapped in a mansion meant to heal them from emotional and psychological wounds in “Down a Dark Hall.”

Tiendesitas Fuels the Filipino Pride this July

Urban life is about to get more fun and exciting as Ortigas Malls lines up an exciting array of activities to elevate the shopping experience and bring sunshine to everyone especially this rainy month of July. 

Keeping in step with the evolving lifestyle of the Filipino consumer, Tiendesitas offers activities and experiences that will surely liven up an ordinary weekend.

Complete Card announced for ONE: REIGN OF KINGS in Manila of 27 July

The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced the complete card for ONE: REIGN OF KINGS, set for the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila this 27 July. The absolute best in local and international martial arts talent are ready to showcase their incredible skills on the largest global stage of martial arts competition.

Once again, ONE Championship’s finest athletes will electrify the Mall of Asia Arena with explosive, action-packed contests. In the main event, hometown hero Kevin “The Silencer” Belingon of Baguio City, Philippines will take on two-division ONE World Champion Martin “The Situ-Asian” Nguyen of Sydney, Australia.

Ticket information for ONE: REIGN OF KINGS is available at www.onefc.com.

Genre-bender “THE SPY WHO DUMPED ME” puts besties in extremely High-Octane Action

Two ordinary yet witty and feisty women are in thick of action in “The Spy Who Dumped Me” who embark on an international adventure after one of them had been dumped and discovered that the ex is actually a spy.   Starring an all-star talented cast that includes Mila Kunis, Emmy award winners Kate McKinnon and Gillian Anderson, Justin Theroux, Hasan Minhaj and Sam Heughan, “The Spy Who Dumped Me” features women kicking ass on both sides of the camera as it puts director/writer Susana Fogel at the helm of the film. 

Survival of strong and powerful kids threatened in “THE DARKEST MINDS”

The latest engrossing book-to-film adaptation “The Darkest Minds” is set in a very near future society where most of the nation’s children have perished – all victims of a terrible disease. The surviving children are considered to be dangerous Enemies of the State because they possess extraordinary powers and therefore pose a threat to the government.

New Live-action reimagining of classic tale “THE LITTLE MERMAID” in PH Cinemas August 8

The latest thrilling fantasy-adventure live-action independent remake of “The Little Mermaid” is inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s novel that stars British actress Poppy Drayton (Downton Abbey), William Moseley (Chronicles of Narnia, The Royals), Loreto Peralta, Armando Gutierrez and Shirley MacLaine.  First published in 1837 about a mermaid’s sacrifice for love, the latest adaptation of “The Little Mermaid” is a brand new take on Anderson’s timeless tale, written and directed by Blake Harris. 

Zebaztian Kadestam scores Technical Knockout over Agilan Thani in Kuala Lumpur

The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), treated fans to yet another exciting evening of world-class martial arts action. The packed Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia played host to ONE: PURSUIT OF POWER, which featured the absolute best in local and international martial arts talent. In the main event, Zebaztian “The Bandit” Kadestam of Sweden scored a rousing third-round TKO of hometown hero Agilan “Alligator” Thani of Malaysia.

In the main event of ONE: PURSUIT OF POWER, former ONE World Title Challenger Zebaztian “The Bandit” Kadestam of Sweden turned in one of the most impressive performances of his career, defeating hometown hero Agilan “Alligator” Thani of Malaysia with a dominant striking showcase. Kadestam overwhelmed Thani in the stand up for two whole rounds while avoiding the Malaysian’s vaunted wrestling game. In the third and final round, Kadestam confidently lit Thani up with a creative sequence of strikes to coerce referee Olivier Coste to call a halt to the contest, earning him a resounding technical knockout victory.

The world's no. 1 OLED TV enhances the passenger experience at the newly opened

Mactan Cebu Airport

LG Electronics Philippines, the world’s leading OLED TV manufacturer, has on display its ultra-slim, 55-inch C8 OLED TVs at the newly launched Mactan-Cebu International Airport Terminal 2. Twenty-four units are strategically placed at the apron areas, de-parture check-in and departure gates, where dwells or waiting are high, and engage-ment can take on optimal possibilities. 

PSBank named Philippines’ Best Employer Brand; its 3rd HR award in less than a year

PSBank Vice President Mark Lord Limson, Head of Human Resource Group (center) is presented the Best Employer Award at the 1^st Best Employer Brand Awards held recently at the Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati City. With him are Divya Sharma, Country Head HR of IBM Philippines (left) and Marie Ampeloquio, Chief People Officer of SPI Global (right).

Philippine Savings Bank (PSBank) bagged the Philippines’ Best Employer Award at the 1st Best Employer Brand Awards organized by the Employer Branding Institute, the World HRD Congress and Stars of the Industry Group.

The award, which is the company’s 3rd employer branding award in less than a year, solidifies PSBank’s position as an employer of choice not only in the banking industry but also in the country and even in the Asian region.  

AXN Brings Back All the Drama and the Action with Two Returning Series this July

This July, nonstop drama and action return with the all new seasons of two top-rated crime drama series – NCIS: Los Angeles and Blue Bloods. 

NCIS: Los Angeles Season 9

The Naval Criminal Investigation Service’s Office of Special Projects takes on more undercover work and hard-to-crack cases in Los Angeles. Special agents G. Callen (Chris O’Donnell) and Sam Hanna (LL Cool J) lead their elite team of undercover operatives as they continue to fight the most dangerous criminals the city has ever seen.

Season 9 opens with the team sensing that Hetty (Linda Hunt) must be up to something covert after she turns in her retirement papers and disappears. Executive Assistant Director Shay Mosley (Nia Long) comes to Los Angeles to oversee the team and makes staffing changes. Immediately, she develops issues with Callen and company. Also, Sam insists that Callen find a new partner. 

NCIS: Los Angeles Season 9 airs every Thursday at 9:50pm, first and exclusive on AXN.

Blue Bloods Season 8

The Reagans, NYPD’s First Family of Law Enforcement, are back in the limelight as they passionately defend New York City from lawless elements. 

In the new season, Danny (Donnie Wahlberg) is thinking of retiring after the death of his wife Linda in a rescue helicopter crash. But Erin (Bridget Moynahan) pleads with him to help her with a case that involves her ex-husband, Jack (Peter Hermann), who has been attacked in his office. Jamie (Will Estes) and partner Eddie (Vanessa Ray) go undercover as a couple to bust a shady drug dealer. 

Meanwhile, Frank (Tom Selleck) protects one of his own as he clashes with the new mayor, Margaret Dutton (Lorraine Bracco), when he refused to release the disciplinary record of the police officer involved in the shooting of an unarmed woman shoplifter.
Blue Bloods Season 8 airs every Wednesday at 9:45 pm, first and exclusive on AXN.

AXN is available on Cablelink Channel 38, Cignal Channel 121, Destiny Cable Channel 49, G Sat Channel 51, and SKYCable Channel 49. AXN HD is available on SKYCable Channel 247.

About AXN
AXN is Asia’s leading general entertainment channel featuring exclusive top-rated drama series, blockbuster features, reality programs and ground-breaking original productions. The channel appeals to a discerning audience seeking content that is smart, intriguing and unexpected, all delivered close to U.S telecasts. From The Blacklist and Quantico, to MacGyver and The Amazing Race Asia, AXN is defined not by a genre, but by an attitude that truly redefines action.

Launched first in Asia in 1997, AXN is a global channel brand with a presence in Latin America, Africa and Europe. In Asia, the channel is enjoyed in 126 million households across 19 territories and is available in both SD and HD.

AXN Asia is wholly owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment and managed by Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia, which also operates leading channels including Animax, Sony Channel, ONE and GEM.

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Philippine Academy of Implant Dentistry convention to feature prominent Asian implant surgeons

The Philippine Academy of Implant Dentistry (PAID) is set to hold its 27th Annual Convention and Induction Ceremony at Okada Hotel Manila on July 15, 2018 featuring top implant surgeons from different parts of Asia. Flying in to Manila to join Gary Brillo are James I-Sheng Huang from Taiwan and Sok Chen Chhean from Cambodia.  

A standing director of Taiwan Academy of Implant Dentistry, Dr. I-Sheng Huang was the first to handle a successful case of implantation in renal transplant patient. He is also the former president of Taiwan Dental Association, a Chief of Dentistry at St. Paul’s Hospital and chief instructor at Taiwan Anker Implant System. 

Last Chance for Fame: AXN Extends Asia’s Got Talent Online Audition Deadline to July 16, 2018

Due to popular demand from across Asia, AXN has extended the Asia’s Got Talent online auditions to July 16, 2018. 

After seeing what Asia is capable of during the captivating rounds of open auditions in Singapore, Manila, Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok, Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur, the Asia’s Got Talent producers are giving aspiring performers one last chance to audition for the biggest talent competition show in the world.

One Championship Star aids in rescue of children trapped in Thailand cave

22-year-old ONE Championship mixed martial arts star Pongsiri Mitsatit isn’t just one of Thailand’s most decorated athletes, he is also a member of the Pingnakorn Rescue Chiang Mai volunteer group, where he offers his spare time to help out in situations when duty calls.

When 12 boys of the Wild Boars soccer team and their coach went missing for several days in June and were discovered to be stranded in a Chiang Rai cave complex, Mitsatit jumped at the opportunity to help rescue efforts in any way that he could.

“We drove to Chiang Rai in the early morning, worried about the children. But I knew our team was very capable, and I knew we would do everything we could to find them,” said Mitsatit.

“Many people from all over the world came to help, it was a joint effort and a great sight to see everyone coming together for a common goal.”