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Shopee Launches 12.12 Big Christmas Sale, Celebrates 5 Years of Digital Acceleration in the Region
Shopee highlights three key trends which have shaped and will continue to drive the growth of e-commerce in 2021 and beyond: Social, Personalization, and Integration

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, wraps up the year-end sales season and marks its fifth birthday by launching its annual 12.12 Big Christmas Sale. Its recent 9.9, 10.10, and 11.11 shopping events set new records and signified the changing landscape and potential of e-commerce in the region. This 12.12, Shopee celebrates five years of digital acceleration in the region and highlights three key trends that have shaped and will continue to drive the growth of e-commerce: Social, Personalization, and Integration.

Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “Shopee was born with the vision of making online shopping accessible, easy, and enjoyable. We built Shopee from the ground up, listening to people’s specific needs in each of our markets and turning our understanding into well-executed localized strategies that make Shopee what it is today. This year’s 12.12 Big Christmas Sale has added significance as we celebrate our fifth birthday and come together with our brand partners, sellers, and shoppers to support one another through a challenging year. As we look back on our journey, we are proud to have adapted quickly to serve the needs of our local communities.”

This 12.12, Shopee highlights three key trends that will continue to power the growth of e-commerce in 2021 and beyond.
1. Social: Bringing the human touch to online shopping
Advancements in technology, coupled with changing shopper habits, have resulted in online shopping evolving from a transactional experience. Today’s users are more social than ever, and they demand a more engaging online shopping experience with rich and unique content. In 2016, Shopee was one of the first e-commerce platforms in the region to launch a live chat function, Shopee Live Chat, enabling direct conversations between buyers and sellers. Today, an average of 30 million messages are exchanged daily on Shopee Live Chat.

Through the years, Shopee has continuously improved on and introduced new in-app engagement features such as Shopee Games, Shopee Feed, and Shopee Live to make the online shopping experience more social. Shopee anticipates that this trend will stay, with e-commerce increasingly becoming a platform through which people can connect and enjoy shared experiences. Shopee will continue to drive this trend through unique initiatives like Shopee Mom’s Club, which provides like-minded consumers with one-stop exclusive access to baby product deals and parenting content. There’s also a Book Club for a new generation of digital readers in Vietnam and a “Pawrents” club to meet the growing online demand for pet products in Singapore.
1. Personalization: Catering to the ‘Me’ economy^{^[1]}
Personalization is critical in e-commerce today. A highly personalized experience makes online shopping more efficient, enjoyable, and unique for consumers, while also helping brands and sellers drive traffic and growth. Shopee takes a hyper-localized approach by running seven different apps in each of its markets and localizing in-app features. Shopee also continually refines its recommendation engines to offer more customized and relevant shopping suggestions to fit consumers’ needs.

For brands and sellers, offering personalized recommendations to shoppers helps increase overall awareness and conversions. Businesses that use Shopee’s in-app advertisements generate 65% more sales activity than those that do not.^[2] This is powered by Shopee’s own AI capabilities, which ensure that advertisements are delivered to the right users.

As the industry progresses further into the ‘me’ economy, businesses need to innovate in order to improve the online customer journey. In the coming year, Shopee also expects to see the rise of smart shoppers, a new demographic of young, tech-savvy individuals who expect a highly personalized online shopping experience.
1. Integration: Creating a seamless customer journey
As retailers adapt to the new normal, they must deliver a seamless customer journey across all touchpoints. Shopee helps brands and sellers of all sizes by providing fundamental operational support through integrated payments and logistics, while creating innovative experiences that value-add to the overall customer journey.
- Delivering an experiential home shopping experience with P&G: Together with P&G^[3], Shopee introduced its first-ever experiential online Show Me My Home initiative, which allowed shoppers to discover and shop for P&G’s popular household items in a simulated household environment. This brought greater convenience for stay-at-home consumers, while mimicking the offline experience of walking in a store.
Yu closed, “2020 has been a transformative year. It has shown us the importance of technology and its ability to not only connect people and meet their basic needs, but also to entertain and engage. We are just at the beginning of our digital journey and looking ahead, we believe e-commerce will have an even more profound impact on businesses and consumers, creating new ways of living, working, and engaging. As we wrap up the year with the 12.12 Big Christmas Sale, let’s continue to look out for one another, uplift those in need, and welcome the new year on a high note.”

12.12 Big Christmas Sale

From November 18 to December 12, users can enjoy free shipping with ₱0 minimum spend, 20% cashback, and ₱1 deals at the Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale.

Key highlights of Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale:
- Amazing promotions and big rewards with ShopeePay: From December 3 to December 11, shoppers who use ShopeePay can look forward to free shipping, discount vouchers, and a chance to win cash prizes.
- #MyShopeeWish TikTok Challenge: Join the #MyShopeeWish TikTok Challenge to win prizes. The #MyShopeeWish TikTok Challenge is from December 7 to 30. Winners will be announced on January 15, 2021 on Shopee’s official social media accounts. For more information, head over to https://shopee.ph/m/my-shopee-wish.
- Big discounts from leading brands: Shoppers can enjoy up to 50% off from leading brands on Shopee Mall, including L’Oreal Paris, P&G Beauty, Abbott, Unilever Home and Food, Havaianas, Nestle, Huawei, Vivo, Pampers, RB Enfagrow, and Infinix.
Additionally, brands such as Unilever, MASS Appliances, Soundcore by Anker, Platinum Karaoke, Union Appliances, Amazfit, Kyowa, PULUZ, Pedigree, Bio-Science, Organic Skin, Shigetsu, Mikana, Organic Official, INSPI, GSK, Tigernu, MetroSunnies, New Balance, Colgate-Palmolive, Haylou, Alaska, and Fila also offer amazing discounts.

For more information about Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale, visit https://shopee.ph/m/christmas-sale.

Download Shopee for free on the App Store or Google Play Store.

^[1] The ‘Me’ economy refers to personalization to meet the unique needs of each individual consumer and predict their preferences based on behavior.

^[2] Shopee data, 2020

^[3] Leading fast-moving consumer goods company

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Catherine Llanes
Media Relations Manager

T. +63 2-332-10-31 loc. 103
M2COMMS | M2SOCIAL | M2LIVE | PROI
December 4, 2020
Build a Home Business with the right digital and e-commerce solutions

Achieve your entrepreneurial success with PLDT Home Biz program

Amid economic difficulties brought about by the pandemic-induced lockdowns, more Filipinos are now looking for ways to earn from home either through selling or re-selling anything from face masks to food packs and succulent plants or peddling their skills online such as graphic design or teaching a new language.

The key to making this new breed of homepreneurs successful is connecting them to digital platforms so that they can reach their target customers and provide safe ways to transact business online.

PLDT Home Biz, PLDT Home’s newest program for micro entrepreneurs operating at home, provides more than the fastest and reliable internet connection by equipping subscribers with the right partner e-commerce tools that are vital in the operating business in the new normal.

“We have packaged our PLDT Home Biz KaAsenso plans with partner e-commerce solutions that provide a complete digital ecosystem for our subscribers from creating your very own on-line store, accepting secure on-line payments, expanding your reach with high traffic marketplaces and lastly providing delivery in the comfort of your home,” said Patrick Tang, PLDT Vice President and Head of PLDT Home Biz.

Total E-commerce Ecosystem

For a secure and hassle-free cashless payment system, PLDT Home Biz subscribers can accept digital payments through QR, bank transfer, and e-wallets, as well as credit and debit cards in partnership with digital financial services leader PayMaya, which is changing the game from high-risk cash-on-delivery to safer and more convenient contactless options for consumers.

“With many Filipino entrepreneurs launching their business from their homes and going online, PayMaya helps them get paid with a wide array of cashless payment options–whether it’s via e-Wallets or through credit/debit cards. We are there to take care of their payment needs so that they can focus on growing their business and running it smoothly and efficiently,” noted Raymund Villanueva, PayMaya Head of Business for QR Ecosystems.

PLDT Home Biz has also partnered with UnionBank GlobalLinker, allowing MSMEs to create their own online store-fronts for their business, and be connected to over 300,000 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) through GlobalLinker’s network.

“With our diverse network and leading edge platform, we’ll be able to connect our MSMEs with potential suppliers and customers, provide them opportunities to learn from other entrepreneurs through the various webinars, provide them with business solutions to help their businesses growth further, and more,” said Jaypee Soliman, UnionBank GlobalLinker Vice President for SME Segment.

PLDT Home Biz subscribers are also linked to the popular Sulit.ph online marketplace, enabling them to reach out to even more customers. “The community lockdowns have drastically changed the buying behavior of consumers. Everybody is now buying and selling online, from the tech-savvy millennials to elders who are using the internet for the first time,” Sulit.ph CEO Jay Adevoso pointed out.

“We also aim to enable safe and reliable on-demand delivery – and avoid physical meet-ups between sellers and their customers; through GrabExpress. PLDT Home Biz subscribers will also be part of the GrabExpress Madiskarteng Boss Club where they get exclusive Grab perks and discounts that they can use to grow their businesses online,” said Jacq Lim, Head of GrabExpress Philippines.

Virtual trade expos and events

Through its partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), PLDT Home Biz KaAsenso subscribers can have access to the government agency’s virtual trade shows and caravans that can open up more opportunities and wider networks for aspiring MSMEs.

Some of the exciting expos that MSMEs should watch out for are the BUYanihan Resellers’ Expo 2020 Rise up and resell! Happening on December 5 to 7, 2020 from 10am onwards, the PLDT Smart Sustainability Fair that runs from November 23 to December 31, 2020, and the DTI Regional Operations Group and One Town, One OTOP Virtual Trade Expo Series of bazaars until 2021 powered by PLDT Home Biz. Joining these Virtual Trade Expos is FREE, MSMEs just need to register and log in to virtualtradeexpoph.com.

“We bring in these partnerships to give our micro entrepreneurs the best chance of success for their home business. We believe that our MSMEs are a powerful economic force in our country’s recovery from this crisis,” Tang said.

PLDT Home Biz KaAsenso plans start with the Asenso Plan 1888 with speeds of up to 20Mbps or the Asenso Plan 2199 with speeds of up to 40Mbps. All plans come with free installation and activation.

Learn more about PLDT Home Biz and how you can grow your business online by visiting www.pldthome.com/biz.

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JEAN RICELLE A. AQUINO

Sr. Media Relations Officer

StratWorks, Inc.

0927 027 8975

December 4, 2020
Shopee Offers a More Seamless Way for Users to Pay Electricity Bills Through ShopeePay

Shopee partners with new electricity billers for postpaid services: Meralco, Visayan Electric Company, and Davao Light and Power Company

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, partners with three new electricity merchants to offer Filipinos a more convenient way to pay their electricity bills. Users can now pay their postpaid bills for Meralco, Visayan Electric Company, and Davao Light and Power Company via ShopeePay.

Shopee encourages the shift towards a cashless society by offering users greater convenience and cost savings when they pay their bills via ShopeePay. From December 1 to 31, new bill payers can enjoy up to 200 coins cashback with a minimum spend of ₱800. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to activate ShopeePay:

Shoppers can pay their postpaid bills for mobile, landline, internet, water, TV cable, and electricity through ShopeePay and get the best bill payment deals. Follow these simple steps:

For more information about the best bills payment deals, check out https://shopee.ph/m/bills-payment

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Catherine Llanes

Media Relations Manager

T. +63 2-332-10-31 loc. 103

M2COMMS | M2SOCIAL | M2LIVE | PRO

December 3, 2020
IT experts agree – Education, choice of tech are important in fight against cyber attacks

As more businesses embrace work from home setups and students are now into online classes, the threat of cyber attacks increases as well. Studies show that home networks and personal computers are roughly 3.5 times more likely to receive malware attacks compared to offices with enterprise-grade security.

With this, technology leaders HP and Intel held a panel discussion called “Cyber Lockdown” recently to tackle how we can protect our data and devices from cyber attacks amid the pandemic.

The panel featured IT experts HP Senior Security Advisor Junaid UR Rehman, Intel Asia Regional Account Manager Carrie Chow, ePLDT Chief Information Security Officer Angel Redoble, and Manila Bulletin Technology Editor Art Samaniego.

Anti-virus no longer enough

On the topic of purchasing anti-virus software, all panelists agreed that while it was the best solution more than a decade ago, it’s simply inadequate today though still necessary. “The bad guys are continuously evolving,” said Samaniego, adding that 350,000 new malwares are created daily and cannot easily be detected.

According to the panel, anti-virus softwares mostly protect against already-existing and known threats. And while they are constantly updated to detect and combat new threats, updates usually take several weeks to reach consumers—by which time, new malware may have already infiltrated devices.

But that’s not to say users should not have it. According to HP’s Rehman, it’s an important first step in a multi-layered approach to achieve “cyber-resiliency”. “Start with the basics: install anti-malware and anti-virus software, then train and educate employees on cyber security,” he explained.

Education key to cyber security

Asked if cybersecurity is important to the education sector especially now that most are learning from home, ePLDT’s Redoble gave a two-pronged answer. “Cybersecurity is important because with students, we have the potential to train and hone cybersecurity experts,” he said, noting that there is a lack of cyber security experts in the country.

He also emphasized the importance of cyber security in online class setups as malware could prevent teachers from facilitating classes and students from logging in to their online classes.

Hiring cyber security experts a must for businesses

This cyber security education isn’t limited to students, however. During the forum, the panel revealed that most businesses in the Philippines are currently very prone to cyber attacks and urged companies to emphasize usage policies and train and educate their employees on cyber security.

For PLDT, according to Redoble, phishing attacks are regularly stimulated internally. And it has been proven effective as more and more employees have been reporting possible threats before they even happen, as compared to the past when employees did not mind it as much.

Moreover, the panelists also emphasized the importance of investing in cyber security for businesses and hiring experts who can protect company assets.

“You need to have someone who can deal with this. For the longest time, businesses in the Philippines have been trying to do everything by themselves…and it has never been successful,” he said.

He also warned small companies that they are easy targets as compared to large corporations because hackers know they don’t invest in cyber security.

Less worry with HP and Intel’s innovative hardware security

But even with all the cyber threats, the information gap Filipinos need to fill in, not to mention the amount of money that businesses need to shell out, Intel Asia’s Chow and Rehman reminded consumers they need not worry too much because companies like HP and Intel have long-been collaborating to produce innovative security solutions pre-installed in their products.

“For HP, we have been working with partners like Intel to make hardware more intelligent. We are also building smart hardware and software to recover from attacks, which was previously unheard of,” said Rehman.

Moreover, modern HP PCs and laptops are equipped with “HP Security Solutions” like HP SureSense, which helps prevent never-before-seen infections before they even happen, and HP SureClick, which protects PCs and laptops from malware that lurks on malicious websites and hides in shared attachments and files.

With these latest security solutions from global technology leaders HP and Intel, Filipinos can rest a bit easier knowing that they have an Artificially Intelligent Security “assistant” protecting them as they go about their daily routines.

According to Christian Edmond Reyes, managing director of HP Enterprise, the rate of cyberattacks in the past two years is even bigger compared to the rate these past ten years. And this rate may further accelerate as many people work and study at home amid the pandemic. Thus, choosing the right PC for work-from-home or learn-from-home set-up becomes a security decision also.

REFERENCE:

Abbey Malvar

abbey.malvar@stratworks.ph
+63 917 708 8346

November 25, 2020
Aliw Awards Foundation Inc. Nominations for 2020 Aliw Awards Revealed

Why Aliw Awards? This is the question that came first in my mind when I have heard or read about the Aliw Awards Foundation Inc. (AAFI). In relation with the questions: “What’s this Aliw Award? What’s in it for an aspiring live performer?” of Enrique P. Romualdez to the Founder and President of AAFI, Alice H. Reyes which apparently, the wife of a high-ranking Marcos official had asked him to ensure that a certain live performer would received ALiw’s top award, the Entertainer of the Year award, back then during eighties, that year.

Alice H. Reyes

Ms. Reyes had answered Mr. Romualdez inquiry that since the Aliw Awards Foundation was the first ever award-giving body to give due recognition to the country’s live entertainers, receiving an Aliw Award, particularly the Entertainer of the Year award,for a live entertainer, was considered a definite plum because the goal of an entertainer is not only to entertain but also to receive the acclaim of his or her audience , manifested through the applause given him or her. In other words, it is the recognition of their excellence in their craft, the satisfaction in the knowledge that they have “arrived”, so to speak , the adulation of their audience manifested through their applause.

Let’s go back to the Nominations for 2020 Aliw Awards which was revealed last October 31, 2020. The coverage of performances is from November 01, 2019 up to October 31, 2020. 2020 Aliw Awards Night will be held on December 08, 2020 at the Fiesta Pavilion, The Manila Hotel.

2020 SCREENING COMMITTEE LIST (as of November 1,2020)

BEST NEW ARTIST

Christian Biando
Michael Pacquiao
ZephanieDimaranan
Golden Canedo
Mara Aragon
Jasmine Henry
Angelika de Guzman
Jeremiah Tiangco
Nicole Angela Sy

BEST NEW GROUP ARTIST

Fuse (Bacolod City)
Tutzieroll Acoustic (Angeles City)
Sugar and Spice

BEST SPECIAL EVENTS PRODUCTION

ABEL ILOKO 2020 Fashion Show
Charity Ball Creative Agricultural
Costume Presentation/Province of La Union

MUTIA TI LA UNION 2020
170th Founding Anniversary of the Province of La Union

CESO Congress 2019

TERNOCON 2020
Cultural Center of The Philippines & BENCH

OBRA MAESTRA 2020 homage to heritage, Shangrila EDSA Plaza

PROSPERITY BALL 2020 , Grand ballroom, Okada Hotel

PHILIPPINE COUTURE 40TH ANNIVERSARY, Makati Shangrila Hotel

SINING DISENYO AT MUSIKA. Makati Shangrila Hotel

GABAY GURO , PLDT

BEST SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR

Bernard Maybituin
(Abel Iloko Fashion Show/LUVWI Charity Ball Creative Agricultural
Costume Presentation/Province of La Union)
Bernard Maybituin
(Mutia Ti La Union 2020/170th Founding Anniversary of the Province of La Union)

BEST DJ for Electronic Dance Music

Mark Thompson
Patty Tiu
Khenzuya Yamamoto

BEST INSTRUMENTALIST

Dingdong Fiel (Piano)
Conrado Del Rosario (Saxophone)
Herald Sison (Clarinet)
Jong Cuenco (Flute)
ReynatoResurrecion (Oboe)
Ariel Sta. Ana (Clarinet)

BEST HOST

Johann Enriquez
Issa Litton
Vance Larena
Kc Montero

BEST STAND-UP COMEDIAN

Teri Onor
Rommel Chika
Donita Nose

BEST CHORAL GROUP

TRIBU
Adamson Chorale
St. Dominic Sabio Chorale
The Lighter Side Movement Choir
Kundirana

BEST FESTIVAL CATALYST/ORGANIZER

Gov. FRANCISCO EMMANUEL “Pacoy” R. ORTEGA III
170th Founding Anniversary of the Province of La Union
Mutia Ti La Union 2020
Mayor EDWIN “EdSa” SANTIAGO
“LigliganParul” Pampanga Giant Christmas Lantern Festival
City of San Fernando, Pampanga
Mr. Jun Mabalot
“Fiestang Caragan 2020”
Mabalacat City, Pampanga

BEST FESTIVAL PRACTICES AND PERFORMANCE

MUTIA TI LA UNION 2020
170th FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY OF THE PROVINCE OF LA UNION

LIGLIGAN PARUL
Pampanga Giant Christmas Lantern Festival
City of San Fernando, Pampanga

FIESTANG CARAGAN 2020
Mabalacat City, Pampanga

BEST CULTURAL GROUP (Theater or Dance)

TanghalanMandaluyong (Mandaluyong City)
DulaangCaviteno (Dasmarinas, Cavite)
TanghalangBagongSibol Theater and Dance Company (Malabon City)
Philippine Stagers Foundation

BEST CLASSICAL MALE PERFORMER

Abdul Candao (Tenor)
Cipriano De Guzman Jr. (Baritone)
Jose Javato (Tenor)
JoseleoLogdat (Baritone)
Leo Lanuza (Tenor)
Andrew Fernando (Baritone)
Arthur Espiritu (Tenor)
Dennis Gregory
Sherwyn Sozon

BEST CLASSICAL FEMALE PERFORMER

Nerissa De Juan
Jade Riccio
Ana Feleo
Sweet Samaniego-Buchanan

BEST BLUES & JAZZ ARTIST (Male or Female)

Lorna Cifra

BEST POP ARTIST (Male or Female)

Janah Zaplan
Joaquin Garcia
LA Santos
Gary Escobar

BEST MALE CROSSOVER PERFORMER

Johnrey Rivas
Nino Alejandro
Christian Nagano

BEST FEMALE CROSSOVER PERFORMER

Beverly Salviejo
Lara Maigue
Jade Riccio

BEST DANCE PRODUCTION

‘CINDERELLA’ (Ballet Philippines& Cultural Center of the Philippines/Main Theater,
Cultural Center of the Philippines)
‘ANDRES KKK’ (Silangan Dance Troupe/University of the East/UE Theater, UE Manila

JM CABLING (‘Lam-Ang’ An Ethno Epic Musical/Tanghalang Pilipino)
GERALD MAGALLANES( CESO Congress/ Tagaytay City)

BEST CHOREOGRAPHY

JM CABLING (Lam-ang) CCP Main Theater
GERALD MAGALLANES (CESO Congress, Tagaytay City)

BEST RE-RUN MUSICAL

‘DEKADA ‘70’
CALUNGSOD The Musical

BEST FEATURED ACTOR IN A PLAY

DUDZ TERANA (“Under My Skin”/Philippine Educational Theater Association)

BEST FEATURED ACTRESS IN A PLAY

SHE MAALA (“Under My Skin”/Philippine Educational Theater Association)
VEAN OLMEDO (“Tula ni Vito at Lira”/ Philippine Stagers Foundation)

BEST FEATURED ACTOR IN A MUSICAL

PAW CASTILLO (‘Lam-Ang’ An Ethno Epic Musical/Tanghalang Pilipino)
TIM PAVINO( “Next To Normal”/Ateneo Blue Repertory)

BEST FEATURED ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL

TEX ORDONEZ-DE LEON (‘Lam-Ang’ An Ethno Epic Musical/Tanghalang Pilipino)

BEST ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE (in a Play or Musical)

TANGHALANG PILIPINO ACTORS COMPANY(‘Lam-Ang’ An Ethno Epic
Musical/Tanghalang Pilipino)

TANGHALANG PILIPINO ACTORS COMPANY (“BatangMujahideen”
/Tanghalang Pilipino)

“LA TRAVIATA” ENSEMBLE

DEKADA ’70 ACTORS ENSEMBLE

BEST MUSIC DIRECTION FOR A MUSICAL

J RAMOS (‘Lam-Ang’ An Ethno Epic Musical/Tanghalang Pilipino)
PIPO CIFRA (“Summer Solitude”)

BEST COMPOSER FOR ORIGINAL MUSICAL THEATER

ELJAY CASTRO DELDOC & JEN DARLENE TORRES
(‘Lam-Ang’ An Ethno Epic Musical/Tanghalang Pilipino)

PIPO CIFRA (“Summer Solitude”)

BEST SOLO PERFORMER IN HOTEL, MUSIC LOUNGES AND BARS

JON JOVEN( Iconic ’80s/ The Grand Bar & Lounge, Resorts World Manila)
JON JOVEN ( Disco Glam/ The Grand Bar & Lounge, Resorts World Manila)
NINO ALEJANDRO( Iconic ’80s/ The Grand Bar & Lounge, Resorts World Manila)
MARKKI STROEM( Iconic ’80s/ The Grand Bar & Lounge, Resorts World Manila)
LLOYD MARA (Astoria Plaza)
JAMES ALTAMERA Okada)
JAWII ANNE ALTAMERA Hilton
JEAN KILEY , Resorts World Manila

BEST GROUP PERFORMER IN HOTEL, MUSIC LOUNGES AND BARS

FUSE (Chalet Bar, L’Fisher Hotel – Bacolod City)
KAPAMU JAZZ COLLECTIVE (The Jazz Grill/Angeles City)
TUTZIEROLL ACOUSTIC( Azzuro Hotel, Angeles City)
SUGAR AND SPICE . City of Dreams-

BEST MUSICAL DIRECTOR FOR A CONCERT

MEL VILLENA( “1 FOR 3”/ Solaire Productions/The Theater @ Solaire, Solaire Resort & Casino)
RAUL MITRA( “Zephanie”/ VIVA Live/ The New Frontier Theater)
RYAN CAYABYAB( “And The Story Begins”/Resorts World Manila/ Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila)
LOUIE OCAMPO & RAUL MITRA( “Unified” Regine Velasquez + Sarah Geronimo/VIVA Live, Inc./Araneta Coliseum)
LOUIE OCAMPO & Fr. MANOLING FRANCISCO ( ”All About Love”/ ABS-CBN and Tanging Yaman Foundation/Meralco Theater)
GERARD SALONGA(“The Gift A Christmas Special”/Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila)

BEST CONCERT STAGE DIRECTOR

JOHN PRATS( “Zephanie”/ VIVA Live/ The New Frontier Theater)
MARVIN CALDITO ( “And The Story Begins”/Resorts World Manila/ Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila)
PAOLO VALENCIANO ( “1 FOR 3”/ Solaire Productions/The Theater @ Solaire, Solaire Resort & Casino)
MANMAN ANGSICO (“The Gift A Christmas Special”/ Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila)

BEST FEMALE PERFORMANCE IN A CONCERT

ZephanieDimaranan( “Zephanie”/VIVA Live/ The New Frontier Theater)
Golden Canedo

BEST MALE PERFORMANCE IN A CONCERT

ARNEL PINEDA (“Let It Love, Let It Rock Concert”/ABU EMP Entertainment Productions/The New Frontier Theater
JOSELEO LOGDAT (“Conrad Presents JoseleoLogdat”/Conrad Manila/C Lounge, Conrad Hotel Manila
CIPRIANO DE GUZMAN JR. (“UnaNoche De Musica”/Liceo De Cagayan &Japan Foundation Manila /Rodelsa Hall,Liceo De Cagayan, Cagayan De Oro City)
JOSELEO LOGDAT( “Manila Pianos Artist Series/Manila Pianos/Ronac Lifestyle Center Paseo De Magallanes)
ABDUL CANDAO (“Traume/Dreams”/Manila Pianos /Ronac Lifestyle Center Paseo De Magallanes)

BEST COLLABORATION IN A CONCERT

LOUIE OCAMPO & Fr. MANOLING FRANCISCO
( ”All About Love”/ ABS-CBN and Tanging Yaman Foundation/Meralco Theater)

JET PANGAN, DONG ABAY, BASTI ARTADI & WENCY CORNEJO
( “‘90s Frontmen:Acousticized”/Advantage International Marketing (AIM) Productions/Music Museum

MARTIN NIEVERA & POPS FERNANDEZ
(“Two-gether Again”/StarMedia, DSL Events and Production House &Solaire/ The Theater @ Solaire/Solaire Resorts & Casino

BASIL VALDEZ, LANI MISALUCHA AND RYAN CAYABYAB
( “And The Story Begins”/Resorts World Manila/ Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila)

REGINE VELASQUEZ & SARAH GERONIMO
( “Unified” Regine Velasquez + Sarah Geronimo/VIVA Live, Inc./Araneta Coliseum)

CHRISTIAN BAUTISTA, AICELLE SANTOS & MARK BAUTISTA
( “1 FOR 3”/ Solaire Productions/The Theater @ Solaire, Solaire Resort & Casino)

REY VALERA & JOEY G.
(“The Acoustic Playlist”/Palacio De Manila &StarMedia/Palacio De Manila, Intramuros)

BEST STAGE DIRECTOR FOR A PLAY

GUELAN VARELA LUARCA(“BatangMujahideen”/ Tanghalang Pilipino)
JOSE ESTRELLA( “Nana Rosa” /UP Playwrights Theater)
MELVIN LEE( “Under My Skin”/ Philippine Educational Theater Association)
JAMES VINCENT CARREON (“Mapurol”/UE Drama Company)

BEST LEAD ACTOR IN A PLAY

EDSEL FUSIO( “Mag-Kaupod”/Teatro De Letran/ Parc Foundation, San Juan City)
SEAN BINEGAS (“Akap”/CAST-UMAK/ Parc Foundation, San Juan City)
DYLAN TALON (“Under My Skin”/Philippine Educational Theater Association)
MIKE LIWAG(“Under My Skin”/Philippine Educational Theater Association)

BEST LEAD ACTRESS IN A PLAY

CHERRY PIE PECACHE( “Under My Skin”/Philippine Educational Theater Association)
ROSELYN PEREZ (“Under My Skin”/Philippine Educational Theater Association)
PEEWEE O’HARA( “Nana Rosa” /UP Playwrights Theater)

BEST PLAY

“BATANG MUJAHIDEEN” (Tanghalang Pilipino/Little Theater, CCP)
“UNDER MY SKIN” (Philippine Educational Theater Association /PETA Center, Q.C.)
“MAPUROL” (UE Drama Company/Parc Foundation, San Juan City)
“HIBLANG ABO” (Philippine Stagers Foundation)

BEST STAGE DIRECTOR FOR A MUSICAL

PAOLO VALENCIANO
(“ Joseph The Dreamer”/Trumpets/Maybank Performing Arts Theater, BGC)
FITZ EDWARD TORRES BITANA & MARCO VIANA
( ‘Lam-Ang’ An Ethno EpicMusical/Tanghalang Pilipino)
FLOY QUINTOS
( ‘LaTraviata’ /Daejeon Opera Company& Cultural Center of the Philippines)
PAT VALERA
( ‘Dekada ‘70’ /Black Box Productions/ Doreen Black Box, Arete, AteneDe Manila University)
MISSY MARAMARA
( “Next To Normal”/Ateneo Blue Repertory/Gonzaga Fine Arts Theater, Ateneo De Manila University)

BEST LEAD ACTOR IN A MUSICAL

ARTHUR ESPIRITU ( ‘LaTraviata’/Daejeon Opera Company & Cultural Center of the Philippines)
JC SANTOS( ‘Lam-Ang’ An Ethno Epic Musical/Tanghalang Pilipino)
JEF FLORES ( ‘Next To Normal’/Ateneo Blue Repertory)
SAM CONCEPCION( “Joseph The Dreamer”/ Trumpets)
JULIENNE MENDOZA( “Dekada ‘70”/Black Box Productions)
TIM PAVINO ( Next to Normal/ Ateneo Blue Repertory)

BEST LEAD ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL

CRIS VILLONCO( “Next To Normal”/Ateneo Blue Repertory)
RACHEL GERODIAS( ‘LaTraviata’/Daejeon Opera Company & Cultural Center of the Philippines)
ANNA LUNA (‘Lam-Ang’ An Ethno Epic Musical/Tanghalang Pilipino)
STELLA CANETE-MENDOZA( “Dekada ‘70”/Black Box Productions)

BEST MUSICAL

‘LAM-ANG’ An Ethno Epic Musical/Tanghalan Pilipino/Little Theater, CCP
‘LA TRAVIATA’/Daejeon Opera Company & Cultural Center of the Philippines/
Main Theater, CCP

BEST MAJOR CONCERT (GROUP)

MUSIC & MAGIC (“Music & Magic 2020/ Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila)
SILENT SANCTUARY (“Iloilo OPM Music Festival”/39 Events Couture Group/University of San Agustin Gymnasium, Iloilo City

BEST MAJOR CONCERT (MALE)

GERALD SANTOS (“Unlimited Concert”/Le’ Posh Entertainment Productions/Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila)

BEST MAJOR CONCERT (FEMALE)

LEA SALONGA (“The Gift A Christmas Special”/ Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila)

BEST LIVE ONLINE PRODUCTION

“The Great Shift”

BEST LIVE ONLINE PERFORMER

GERALD SANTOS (“The Great Shift”)

BEST VENUE FOR CONCERTS AND PLAYS:

THE THEATER OF SOLAIRE
CULTURAL CENTER OF THE PHILIPPINES
RESORTS WORLD MANILA (NPAT)
MUSIC MUSEUM
SMART ARANETA COLISEUM
GRAND BAR AND LOUNGE, RESORTS WORLD MANILA

The Nominations of 2020 Aliw Awards 2020 has revealed last October 31, 2020 via Zoom and was live in their FB Page feauting Jon Santos, Cris Villongco, Dondi Ong & Lloyd Mara.

Jon Santos

Cris Villongco

Dondi Ong

Lloyd Mara

Refer https://www.facebook.com/www.duldulao.net/posts/3646995635343472 of the highlights and video https://www.facebook.com/106219521197695/videos/394364351613062 of the Nominations of 2020 Aliw Awards reveal happened last October 31, 2020.

The 33rd Annual Aliw Awards is co-presented by Aliw Awards Foundation, Inc., and Novuhair, with media partners Manila Times, Philippine United News, The Journal Group of Companies, ATC Channel 31 Online TV, ATC Best TV, WIZ 31 and BEAM 31 Free TV, and Chinatown TV on Channel 13. Sponsors include Greenfield Development Corporation and Unilever, with Ms. Alma Lim as donor.

The Screening Committee for this year is chaired by seasoned theater practitioner Joey Nombres. You can visit the Aaliwin Kita Facebook page for official updates.

November 22, 2020
Catch 7 Eleven’s Exclusive Launch On Shopee and Get a Discount on Crunch Time

Why customers prefer to buy goods and services such as meals, groceries, snack foods, coffee, soft drinks and other over the counter products in a convenience store which is open from 7:00am – 11:00pm or 24 hours, seven days per week located nearby in their houses, offices or nearest location within the community?

For me, I always consider buying of quality goods and services for every budget with convenience or ease and safety in a convenience store which is nearby in my location to save money, energy and time of my daily necessary activities related to personal or business matters.

In relation with, the Vision, Mission and Core Values of 7 Eleven will suffice the needs of its loyal and prospective customers of the purpose(s), relevance and importance of a convenience store.

Well, please give me your attention for a moment to talk about the art of crunching or sensational sound when chewing the crispness or crunchiness of a delicious Crunch Time Chicken available at 7 Eleven this day & beyond.

Catch 7 eleven’s exclusive launch on Shopee and get up to 15% off as follows:

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1 pc Crunch Time Fried Chicken Rice Meal

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You can order for dine-in, take-out or delivery of the Crunch Time any time of the selected 7-Eleven Branches with ease and convenience to fully satisfy your cravings of the crunchy, tasty and delicious Crunch Time Chicken for every budget.

Download the Shopee app for free from the App Store or Google Play to get the 7 eleven’s exclusive launch on Shopee and get up to 15% off this day.

November 21, 2020
Immune & Boost Your Health With More than Wealth, A Precious One Which Makes Life Shine Bright

Give yourself a moment to close your eyes, relax and imagine all the positive things around you wherever you are right now. Then, slowly open your eyes and in your mind consider to speak Life, Health & Wealth because health is more than wealth, a precious one which makes our beautiful body, face and mind shines bright and life.

Do you believe in life shine bright? Yeah, it’s not hard to speak life and believe the importance of nourishing the beautiful body, face and mind of every person of every family in the community no matter what the differences of status & backgrounds in life as part of achieving a positive, lively and healthy lifestyle.

In fact, nowadays, there are ways and factors to consider on how to achieve a balance healthy lifestyle to prevent against viruses and diseases. For me, a balance healthy lifestyle means to consider the applications of both traditional and modern ideas and products available in the community this day such as balance diet; basic exercise; communication with family; friends and God Almighty; enough rest; vitamins; supplements; medicines and others that will boost our immune system of our body and mind to win against viruses and diseases.

Are you familiar with the brand name “Immuno Boost”? Immuno Boost contains Beta Glucan (β-Glucan) which has been shown to protect against infection by bacteria, viruses, and pathogenic microorganisms. It also prevents cancer promotion and progression and has synergistic anti-tumor effects with monoclonal antibodies and cancer chemotherapeutics.

If necessary, it is better to make a consultation with your physician about health personal care products for you and your family. Please consider to Immune & Boost Your Health With More than Wealth, A Precious One Which Makes Life Shine Bright!

November 19, 2020
Start Your Streaming Career With Authentic Gaming Products Up To 54% Off

Authentic gaming products on Shopee are on sale up to 66% off this November 16-22!

Got friends and loved ones who got into gaming during the pandemic? Allow them to enjoy their newfound hobby by getting them gaming products for Christmas!

But it’s tricky coming up with gifts for gaming enthusiasts if you understand nothing about the hobby yourself. Check out these gift ideas to make Christmas shopping for the gamer in your life a breeze. From November 16 to 22, Shopee is offering deals up to 66% off on authentic gaming products.

Laptop

This one’s a no-brainer. If you have a little extra cash, splurge on a new laptop for your favorite gamer.

Asus ROG Strix G G531GT-HN592T Gaming Laptop

Chair

Playing for hours can cause back pain. Get them an ergonomic chair with a comfy memory-foam lumbar cushion.

Asus ROG SL300 Chariot Core

Keyboard

Whatever game they’re into, they’ll need a keyboard that can keep up. Pick one that promises high performance.

Zeus K001 Gaming Keyboard And Mouse Bundle

Handheld console

Are they just getting into gaming? They can start off with one of the most popular handheld consoles all over the world. The adorable color is just a bonus!

Nintendo Switch Lite

Game

Pair their brand-new Switch with one of Nintendo’s top games of the decade. Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a much-loved Switch game.

Nintendo Switch Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Controller

A wireless gamepad controller makes the gaming experience so much smoother. Level up their gaming setup with one built for precision and performance.

Logitech F710 Wireless Gamepad Controller

Monitor

A widescreen HD monitor can elevate the visual impact of the whole gaming experience.

ASUS VP249QGR Gaming Monitor

Mouse

It’s tiny, but the right gaming mouse can tip the game in one’s favor. This one’s a popular wireless weapon of choice by gamers, so they’ll be in good company.

Logitech G300S Optical Gaming Mouse

Headset

This allows them to immerse themselves in-game. Headsets with noise-cancelling features can make gamers feel like they’re right in the middle of the action!

Zeus LE001 Lightning Excalibur Gaming Lightning Headset

Gaming phone

Are they frequently on the go? They can enjoy their favorite games everywhere with a gaming phone.

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November 18, 2020