Ever since transitioning to become an independent artist, Gloc-9 has been releasing singles via his various digital platforms such as YouTube and Spotify. However, the month of LOVE have ignited the fires of inspiration in our favorite MAKATA that he came out with a six track Valentine’s “album” to be released starting February 14-19 one track per day.

Titled POOT AT PAG-IBIG, the album is a Valentine’s anthology to love, romanticizing stories of a dying love (Title Track: Alitaptap), love for your dream (Title Track: Di Marunong and Payong), a partner’s longing (Title Track: Sana), a selfish love (Title Track: Oka), and (Title Track: BPB) life’s harsh realities often devoid of love. All songs were composed by Aristotle Pollisco, arranged by Rassel “Goodson” Tiquia, and mixed and mastered by John Edmel “Gcode” Tabuniar.

But what makes this project extra special is Gloc-9’s collaboration with his twins, Danielle Shaun and Sean Daniel. Danielle Shaun, who is featured as elle shaun, showcases her singing voice in the song “Sana” (second collaboration between father and daughter after the song “Gusto Ko” featured in Gloc-9’s “Talumpati” album) and Daniel rendered the concept art of the album cover. Subscribe to gloc-9’s youtube channel for updates Gloc -9

It's sad but there are Moms that are on the frontlines as we face today's pandemic crisis. One trait that best defines moms is their being selfless -- always ready to make sacrifices for her family and her kids. This is particularly seen during these difficult times where mothers, particularly those in the frontlines, have stepped up to be the first line of defense of both their household and the community.

Honoring their heart for service, Lactum 3+6+ released a campaign tribute that pays gratitude to real-life moms who are at the frontlines, sharing their healing care to their fellow countrymen. Each of these women have their own motivations that keep them strong amid the crisis, but what they share in common is that they are true models of panalo parenting in these hard times.

Duty calls
Healthcare and medical workers like mommies Milinda Albario, Patricia Vasay, and Tessa Eusebio have an important role to fulfill in this health crisis. They are among the first responders in the hospitals and emergency rooms, tending to people confined with symptoms of COVID-19.

“When the COVID-19 outbreak hit the country, my ward was converted to an isolation ward receiving patients with the symptoms. As a nurse, I was assigned to closely administer the patients and was encouraged not to go home to avoid spreading the disease to our family,” says Milinda Albario. “I was very scared and worried, and I was always thinking about my children at home.”

Meanwhile, Patricia Vasay was appointed to the pediatric care ward in their emergency room. “During the first few weeks of the quarantine, I felt proud to be at the pediatric care. But as time went on, I felt frustrated because a lot of my co-workers were getting sick too and I was scared for myself and my son.”


“We feel scared because you never really know if you’re going to get the virus while at work,” adds Eusebio. “But one thing that motivates me as a doctor is love for my family and my countrymen. I believe that it is a blessing to be able to do what you love most and be of service to others.”


Keeping up with family in the pandemic
Being at the frontlines has lessened the amount of time spent by these moms with their precious kids at home. However, uniforms and duties aside, these strong women recognize that motherhood still comes first and that the safety of their children is their priority.

Policewoman Fatima Lanuza reflects on what being a mother means to her, sharing, “Being a mother has given me a sense of direction and purpose in life. It also taught me to be selfless and consider that every decision I make will affect my children’s future.”


Currently, she is assigned at the Minalabac Municipal Police Station and is in charge of ensuring that people stay at home during the quarantine. She expresses gratitude for her kids for being her source of energy at the frontlines, “My little ones have been refueling me with their love and appreciation. They would send videos of them clapping as a way to thank frontliners. Just seeing them happy and safe at home makes me feel energized.”

Motherhood has also changed the outlook of volunteer worker and mom of 3, Chexcy Lorayna, who shares that her kids helped her become a better person. Despite the risks of working in the pandemic, she never fails to give her children some valuable lessons, “I always remind my kids that when we are serving other people, we are also serving God. I help them understand that other people need my help and seeing them behave and try to understand our situation gives me courage and comfort.”

Looking ahead to the future
“There are so many things that I miss about my kids, especially their hugs and kisses. But what I miss the most is time spent with them,” expresses Lorayna. “I believe that love is synonymous with time and I cannot wait to shower them with my affection and attention soon.”


When things go back to normal, these moms want nothing more than to be by their children’s side. Whether it’s play dates, movie nights, or weekend trips, they are looking forward to new bonding moments and enjoying fun activities with their kids again.

And as these selfless moms continue to be strong and caring for their family and the country, they only have one request for the Filipinos. Lanuza says, “We appeal to everyone to pray for us, the frontliners, the nation, and our families. This pandemic will soon be over. Please do not leave your homes, so we may live for the future.”

To help Filipino families affected by the pandemic, a P50 donation will be made for every Lactum 3+6+ purchased online. For the list of online partners, visit Lactum 3+6+ official Facebook page. Watch these moms in Lactum 3+’s touching Mother’s Day video on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/LactumPhilippines/videos/265270744855878/) and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQDstC8BO90). Per DOH-FDA-CFRR Permit No. 0584 s. 2020.

February is known as the month of love! As this season rolls in, people around the world get creative with how they express love towards those who matter in their lives. While it is best known as a time to celebrate romantic love, after all, Valentine’s Day happens right in the middle of the month, February is as good a time as any to express love in all forms.

Are you ready to show the world how much you care for someone or something? Why don’t you try doing it online through TikTok? You might just be surprised at how much love there is going around in this popular app. Here are some of our favorites.

Fur Baby Love

Ask any pet owner to talk about their fur babies, and they’re almost always sure to start gushing about how much they love their pets. It’s not unusual to see pet-lovers post about their kitties and pooches online, too, and TikTok is no exception. Take @ardelpresent for instance, whose adorable pet dogs regularly make an appearance in his videos.

@ardelpresent Good morning baby Kutchinta #ardelpresent #ardelpresentacion #ardelicious
♬ Wink Wink - Tik Tok

BFF Love

Best friends tend to do everything together, so it isn’t surprising when they show up in one another’s TikTok videos. Creating posts together is not just a lot of fun, but it can also be a great way to show appreciation for your BFF and constant. One pair of besties that you’re sure to love on TikTok is @fa_shainebuhat and @chriannn. While it’s entertaining to watch their individual posts, the best ones are really those that the girls record together.

@fa_shainebuhat Meet my girlfriends! They are also a Flight Attendant! ✈️ FollowChrianB erna
♬ Original Sound - Unknown

Love for the Environment

TikTok can be a great way to speak out on issues that you are passionate about. You can get as creative as you can be, in order to get people to pay attention to topics that matter, such as human rights, equality and freedom of expression. One issue that has become increasingly pressing over the last few years is the state of our environment, and how we care for our planet. It is important for us to give value to the Earth after all it is our home. Many users have started posting about their love for the environment on TiktTok, just like this post by @cedricksblanco.

@cedricksblanco Save. Our. Mother. Earth. #tiktokallstar #cedricksblanco
♬ Fire On Fire - Sam Smith

Love for the Arts

Did you know that February is also National Arts Month in the Philippines? This has been celebrated since the early 1990’s, and aims to honor our national artists in various fields such as cinema, music, architecture, literary arts, and visual arts. It’s a great time for those with a love for art to showcase their talents, both in the real world and online. There are a number of users you can check out and follow on TikTok, too, if you have a love for the arts. One great option is @shy_ane.

@shy_ane Long distance relationship🌃🏙️ #couplegoals #art #painting #foryoupage #foryou #talentallstarph
♬ original sound - Shy

Now that love month is fast approaching, it might be time for you to profess your love online! Download Tiktok on your iOS and Android devices today, and show us who or what you love.

One of the very festive season for us, Filipinos. This is where the air is chilly, the mood is merry, and the lights are out and sparkling. What a joy it is to have the holidays upon us once again. This is the time to give back and share the love and blessings we have received this year, as it is what the true spirit of Christmas is.

This Christmas, Hallmark is inviting you to celebrate the season with the gift of love and care. In hopes to bring holiday cheer to street children, Hallmark is partnering with PhilSeven Foundation, convenience store 7-Eleven’s charity arm, through ‘Gulong ng Karunungan’ (GNK) project. This is a mobile school project that aims to provide education to the less fortunate street children of select local cities in the Philippines. Over the past years, GNK has helped augment the learning, supplemental feeding, and basic medical needs of over 2,000 disadvantaged youth, comprised mostly of out-of-school children and informal settlers from identified city beneficiaries.


Moreover, you as a customer can be a part of this jolly project. With every purchase of Hallmark Christmas products such as their Gift Wrappers, Gift Bags, Gift Tags and other Christmas products from 7-Eleven, a portion of the sales will be donated directly to support GNK project.

Make this season shine by celebrating it, too, with people outside your home. And when you care enough to give back, we believe that the smiles and joy of children in need are more than enough to warm your heart and make your Christmas, the merriest ever.


#CareEnough
#HallmarkChristmas
#HallmarkAtSevenEleven

*Be involved and get your Hallmark products by visiting your neighboring 7-Eleven store. Hallmark Christmas products are also available in all leading bookstores and select online shops.

Who does not have an eventful childhood? Most of our memories from our youth are spent in school. Waking up early in the morning, meeting new people who becomes your schoolmates, teachers or your principal, playing games with friends inside and outside the classroom, pranking other students or watching them being pranked. Those naughty school memories does not only belong to Class 12A3 in The Girl from Yesterday but also a significant memory to all of us.

The Girl from Yesterday will bring us back to those memories as we experience the high school life of Thu. The film is based on the classic novel of the same name by author Nguyen Nhat Anh, a novel known by many generations of students in Vietnam. Even if you’re from the 80s or the 2000s, the book will still make you laugh with its witty lines or will make you feel nostalgic when you see yourself back at the age of 15.

Everyone will find a lot of relatable situations even if you went to school 20 or 30 or 40 years ago. We will still remember the classrooms being noisy, messy but fun and when the bell rings in time for recess, everyone goes with their own silly businesses. Students here and there, doing homework or chatting about what’s the latest trend or about their crushes.

The film will also remind us about our teachers, our mentors. The people who shaped us to be the best we can be, even if we get to be the most stubborn student they’ve had.

The school’s heartthrob, the class clown, the classmate who’s always late, who always sleeps, the teacher’s pet and most of all, that special person who inspires you to go to school every day.

The Girl from Yesterday promises to give the audience various emotions that will bring us back to our childhood memories.

“The Girl from Yesterday” opens in Philippine cinemas February 14, 2018 from CJ Entertainment and Yeah! CMG, locally distributed by Rafaella Films International.

STAR Cinema culminates the month of January with the much-awaited mainstream theatrical release of the critically acclaimed musicale Changing Partners.
Directed by Dan Villegas and written by Lilit Reyes and Vince de Jesus, Changing Partners was an official multi-awarded entry to the 2017 Cinema One Originals Film Festival. Based on a PETA musicale play of the same title created by Vincent De Jesus, Changing Partners revolves around Alex and Cris who are celebrating their first anniversary as a live-in couple. Though they are very much in love with each other despite their 15-year age gap, Alex and Cris navigate the different challenges that comes with their relationship. Changing Partners is a love story that is shown through the perspective of different genders, showing how a real relationship works.

With a cutting-edge take on on gender and romantic romantic relationships, Changing Partners showcases an amazing ensemble cast featuring Agot Isidro, Jojit Lorenzo, Anna Luna, and Sandino Martin.
This highly celebrated film was the top box office attraction during the 2017 Cinema One Originals Film Festival and it has received the festival’s Audience Award. It was also rightfully honored with 8 awards which include Best Director for Dan Villegas, Best Actress for Agot Isidro and Best Actor for Jojit Lorenzo for their standout performances, Best Editing for Marya Ignacio, Best Music for Vincent de Jesus, a Special Citation For Ensemble Acting, the Audience Choice Award, and the Champion Bughaw Award For Best Film.

Changing Partners aims to probe on the age-old question on whether the perfect match between couples really exist. The film is essentially a story about falling in love and falling out of love and all the the realities that goes with it.
Rappler wrote that Changing Partners is masterfully crafted; it satisfies without a doubt as it is “accompanied with all the witty lines that laces heartbreak with wayward humour and melodies that enunciate the ache. Spot.ph writer Clinton Palanca said that, “The concept of the movie is brilliant. The different couplings of the play immediately present it as a play about the universality of love and nature of relationships and at doing this succeeds beyond question.”

Those who watched the film during last year’s festival are all raving about director Dan Villegas’ direction on the seamless shifting of scenes and characters throughout the film. The four actors delivered performances that are believable and relatable to the viewers despite the duality of their characters.
Is love truly universal to the point that age and gender are no longer deciding factors for romance to thrive? In the relationships of the two pairs of lovers, to whom will you relate to? Find out and witness the endurance of true love in Changing Partners.

Changing Partners hits cinemas nationwide starting January 31.

Love or Luck? Which one will you consider in your life? This is what bothers the character Joma Labayen which is played by Jericho Rosales. He is having the biggest choice of his life that will eventually will make the story revolves.

From the team who created the phenomenal box-office hit movie "Camp Sawi" and the director of mega-blockbuster movies like "Always Be My Maybe" and "Walang Forever", offers an exciting, enchanting romance-comedy that will differentiate Love from Luck, "LUCK AT FIRST SIGHT".
Bringing together two of the industries fine actor and actress, Asian Drama King, Jericho Rosales and Primetime TV Gem, Bela Padilla for the very first time in a Joyce Bernal production under Viva Films and N2 Productions. A movie that is about luck and life-charms.

In the movie, Jericho is Joma Labayen, a down-on his-luck guy who believes that a "life-charm" could help make for him a rosy existence despite the drudgery of everyday living. By accident and by some stroke of fate, he meets Diane Dela Cruz (Bela), who he thinks is his "life charm". Little did he know that their encounters would lead him to the toughest choice his heart will ever make: Luck or Love.
Diane, however, is no sucker for stories of luck and/or life charms. She is a firm believer of love and how romance sheds light, beauty and happiness to one's being. Their partnership proves lucky enough until they discover that choosing between luck and love can be a tough pick.

"Luck at First Sight" is a concept Bela thought about while listening to the radio.
"Nasa kotse ako, nakikinig ng conversation ng DJs sa radio. Tapos, naisip ko yung title, dun nabuo ang story. Tungkol siya sa dalawang tao na sinuswerte kapag may physical touch sila.

"Ako gusto ko makapanood ng konting feeling ng magic, parang maniniwala ka uli sa isang bagay na hindi mo nakikita. Sa totoong buhay, NAniniwala ako sa swerte, ibang forms lang siguro.
Nung nag-iisip na kami kung sinu ang kukuning directore, sabi namin, dapat si Direk Dan ito. Sobrang galing kasi niya, sobrang ganda ng shots saka gusto naming ma touch din ang point of view ng lalaki sa pelikula". Bela Explains.

As for Direk Dan, working on "Luck At First Sight" made him excited.

"Ang difference nito sa mga nagawa ko na, yung dati, rooted on reality, kung anu ang nangyayari sa totoong buhay. Kaya na -excite ako rito kasi may magic element, 'di realistic. Medyo hyper realistic siya, magical, fantastic," he says.
"First time kong gumawa ng ganito, so minsan, yung pagtimpla ng mga eksena, mapapaisip ka, exaggerated na ba 'to, baka masyadong mababaw o matiga. Rom-com sya, pero may magic realism element," he adds.





 
Echo, like Bela, is totally absorbed by the project. Though "Luck At First Sight" may be their first as a tandem, he shares, "May commitment sa isa't isa na ito ang pinakamagandang movie na gagawin namin together."







Bela say Echo is easy to work with, "hindi niya ako pinahirapan." Echo, for his part relates, "Working with Bela was great. She's very open, walang showbiz na vibe, "Pag nasa set kami, nag uusap kami ng concept and ways to promote or make the film better. It's nice that she's open to exploring things, wala siyang masyadong inhibitions. It's been fun."




WIll Joma and Diane make the right choice? WIll their love story ends in happily ever after? Find out when "Luck At First Sigh" casts its magical spell in cinemas nationwide starting May 3, only from VIVA Films and N2 Productions.

For a mom who's always on the look for what's new and what's trending, here's something that will surely let every one get their butts pinned on the couch with their unusual TV Series.  Yes, TV5 will be having a series that is breaking boundaries of Philippine television. 

The highly-anticipated TV5 series, ‘Jasmine’, is ready to give audiences an exciting new way to enjoy TV. It premieres on Sunday, June 1, at 9:15PM.

Breaking away from the traditional romance/drama genre, ‘Jasmine’ is a show full of mystery and suspense that blurs the lines between reality and fiction. It stars Jasmine Curtis Smith, who plays a fictional version of herself: an indie actress who is on the verge of becoming a mainstream celebrity. She faces the usual challenges in the show biz industry: failed relationships, rivalries, the pressure to win awards, and unsuccessful auditions. Amidst all this, Jasmine begins to receive mysterious messages from Maskara, an obsessed fan who is willing to do anything to make her happy—even if it means hurting everyone around her.
A creation of award-winning advertising agency Ace Saatchi & Saatchi, in partnership with Unitel and TV5, ‘Jasmine’ brings the story to life 24/7 by also making its characters exist online—and in person.

One example is how supporting character Wendell Bautista, a famous entertainment blogger and friend of Jasmine’s on the show, has an actual blog, Facebook Page, and Twitter and Instagram accounts—all of which are regularly updated. Wendell has even appeared in blogger and fan events to support Jasmine’s endeavors.

Moms are so busy and Dads too but don't worry because there's one great event where couples can treat themselves for a Post Valentine celebration at Nuvali.  A truly memorable and definitely magical event that is set to happen this coming February 22, it's the Nuvali Night Sky Cinema. This will capture the hearts of many as they show 3 of the most unforgettable movies that made everybody cry, smile, and fall in love many times, namely "You’ve Got Mail, Eat.Pray.Love, and About Time" Both of you will definitely enjoy!

Okay since it's Heart's month it is just right to know who is your first love.  For most of us it is just simple to answer, who else but none other than the first lady of the house, our Moms.

Yes, our Moms are our first love and for me, who is a mom by the way, my mom is my first love and since I'm a mom too I'm pretty sure that my kids sees me as their first love. 

I'm no super woman but for my kids I'm the greatest woman for them.

If you get to watch the video you'll definitely know who's the first love of these people.   Watch it!

Kick off love month with these exciting events at the Power Plant Mall!



Celebrate the Brazilian culture as Power Plant Mall brings back Brasilipinas for the fifth consecutive year! Enjoy two days of high-powered capoeira and samba workshops on February 6 to 7 and an exuberant Carnaval party on the 8th to culminate the 10th year of EscolaBrasileira de Capoeira in the Philippines.




Both East and West celebrate the Year of the Water Snake starting on February 8. Push your luck because you might win exciting freebies when you get fortune cookies or Ang Pao from the from the Fortune Tree. Enjoy festive cultural performances from the Hoc Kian Chinese Opera Group on February 9 and a spectacular Dragon and Lion Dance around the mall at 10am on February 10. Appreciate the craft of lantern making and live Chinese painting on this special day as well.


The weekend of festivities doesn't stop there as the mood changes from dynamic to romantic. Experience The Sweetest Thing: A Valentine’s Picnic Dinner at the Rockwell Tent with your loved ones on February 14, and indulge in a sumptuous 3-course meal served by Bizu. Let the Manila String Machine entertain you as you create dreamy moments as you watch Valentine’s Day, the movie also at the Rockwell Tent. To cap off the night, the Power Plant Mall will give away exciting prizes and giveaways!


Fall in love all over again and head on over to Power Plant Mall this February and celebrate love. Visit http://www.facebook.com/PowerPlantMall or call 898-1702for more details.