Prepare to be enthralled in a riveting story of a woman seeking justice as GMA Network proudly introduces the newest addition to its top-rating Afternoon Prime line-up with the launch of Contessa. The drama series is set to air beginning March 19 right after Eat Bulaga.
No less than multi-talented Kapuso actress Glaiza De Castro headlines the new program as Contessa/Beatrice “Bea” Resureccion and she feels grateful that she was chosen for the coveted role.
“Sobrang honoured ako. The role itself is challenging at napakalaking responsibility niya. It just means na ganun kalaki ang tiwala sa akin ng GMA and na-appreciate ko na binibigyan nila ako ng important projects that will enhance my skills as an actor,” she says.

After being accused and imprisoned for a crime she did not commit, Bea is determined to seek revenge on those who took everything and everyone she loved away from her. Witness her redemption and thirst for justice as she rises from the ground—stronger than ever—and claims a new identity as Contessa.
Playing very important roles in the series are Contessa’s leading men: Geoff Eigenmann as Gabriel Caballero, a self-made man and a successful OFW who returns to the country when his brother, Marco, gets murdered; Jak Roberto as Santiago “Jong” Generoso, Jr., Bea’s closest and most reliable friend. Secretly, he is in love with her and hopes that she will love him back.

Adding star power to this series are Gabby Eigenmann as Vito Imperial, a powerful and influential man with illegal business activities; Lauren Young as Daniella Imperial, the self-entitled, sophisticated head of Empire Publishing Group; and portraying a very special role is Mark Herras as Marco Caballero, a handsome and intelligent writer who is the long-time boyfriend of Bea.

Contessa also features two of the industry’s seasoned and respected actresses: Chanda Romero as Charito Castillo-Imperial, the manipulative mother of Daniella and Vito; and Tetchie Agbayani as Guada Venganza, a mysterious and rich prisoner whom Bea meets in jail.
Completing the all-star cast are: Leandro Baldemor as SPO2 Santiago “Tiago” Generoso, Sr., Jong’s loving and supportive father who is an honourable police man; Dominic Roco as Atty. Oliver Sta. Ana, Gabriel’s close friend and an ambitious lawyer aspiring to be the youngest Solicitor General; Bernadette Allyson as Sarah Imperial, Vito’s trophy wife who loves him very much; Melissa Mendez as Helen Caballero, the mother of Gabriel and Marco; Tanya Gomez as Linda Resureccion, the thoughtful and kind-hearted mother of Contessa/Bea; Karel Marquez as Gigi, Contessa/Bea’s friend inside the correctional; Phytos Ramirez as Winston Mallari, Vitos’ right hand man and does his dirty jobs for him; Denise Barbacena as Miadora, Daniella’s loyal and dependable executive assistant; Will Ashley as Ely Resureccion, Bea’s smart, caring, and cheerful younger brother.

Behind this intriguing drama is the creative team composed of Creative Director Roy Iglesias; Concept creator Marlon Miguel; Head writer Christine Novicio; Creative Head for Afternoon Prime Block Dode Cruz and Creative Consultant Kit Langit.

The program is another original creation of the GMA Drama group under the supervision of Senior Vice President for Entertainment Content Group Lilybeth G. Rasonable; Vice President for Drama Redgie Acuña-Magno; Assistant Vice President for Drama Cheryl Ching-Sy; and Senior Program Manager Cathy Ochoa Perez.



Contessa is under the helm of esteemed director Albert Langitan. He directed the recently-concluded top-rating Afternoon Prime series Impostora.

Don’t miss the much-awaited premiere of Contessa beginning March 19 on GMA Afternoon Prime after Eat Bulaga.

Kapuso viewers from across the globe can also catch their favorite Kapuso shows via GMA’s international channels GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV, and GMA News TV International. For the program guide, visit www.gmapinoytv.com. (30)

Did you know that there are around 2 million Filipinos working abroad as household service attendant?

But while this may be their ticket to a better life, a lot of them—particularly those in the Middle East, have to deal with vulgar and abusive employers. “They need more protection and perhaps, an even better job environment.

These issues inspired Homeking of China to embark on an endeavor that would soon enable Filipino household service attendants—who will be further trained and employed by Homeking—to have a chance to work in mainland China,” explained Mr. Seung Moo Yoo, CEO of Homeking Philippines Inc.

Indeed, with a continually improving consumption level, mainland Chinese consumers are fast becoming an attractive point for foreign household service attendants as well as top-tier household products providers that Homeking Philippines Inc. will soon over.

With mainland China’s middle class expanding at an unprecedented pace, increase in income is expected in a few years. In fact, by 2030, their consumer spending will reach a new level now seen in the European Union, according to The Economist Intelligence Unit, which cited that about 35 percent of mainland China’s population is expected to have in excess of US$10,000 of annual disposable income, a 10 percent rise of what they have today.

Upper middle-income consumers—over 109 million of them are now in mainland China—are defined as those living in China’s first and second-tier cities, with wealth of at least US$28,000 and are able to purchase cars, branded goods and properties (in comparison, high-income individuals are those who can afford financial services, overseas travel and high-end consumer goods and services).

No.1 in mainland China 

Established in 2010, Homeking is now the largest household service provider in mainland China with a customer base of over 3 million families, 30 branch companies and just last year, a revenue amounting to close to RMB 1 billion (US$150 million).

“With over 660,000 household service companies in China, what distinguish Homeking from the rest are the privileges its staff enjoy,” said Mr.Yoo. "Unlike others, a Homeking household service attendant (HSA) is an employee of the company and thus, enjoy stable salary, follow an 8-hour working day, with complete insurance protection and follow a promotion system similar to those working in white-collar jobs.

Homeking has even inaugurated 'August 9th' as HSA’s holiday in China. Now Homeking is bringing its experience to the Philippines by establishing Homeking Philippines Inc.”.
Major springboard

Homeking Philippines announced today that besides tapping premium household service market in the Philippines, it will make itself a major springboard for the mainland Chinese market will be able to have access to the best quality and dependable household service professionals. “The company strongly believes in our thrust, ‘Global Sourcing for World Services’,’’ said Mr. Yoo.

As explained by Mr. Yoo, the said thrust conveys two things: firstly, by “Global Sourcing”, Homeking will seek all the best resources from all over the world in order to provide the highest standard in domestic (household) service industry, including providing best education and training resources in house cleaning, care taking, nanny, butler, best business model, best products for household use (such as kitchen ware, toiletries and other lifestyle products).

Secondly, Homeking intends bring into the world all these top level services and products together with its mature business and management model. In an era of information, international and industrial division of labor have become more diversified since our pace of life and work is faster, and people all over the world are more and more relying on outsourcing services.

Homeking has chosen the Philippines as the 1st station of its global sourcing thrust, “Filipino household service attendants (HSAs) has been known the world over for their good character and our Chinese clients will and that they are very professional, diligent and discreet, thanks to the well-established training and certifcation system here in the Philippines. Not only are we looking forward to introducing into mainland China HSAs but also the training and certification system we will develop here,” says Mr. Yoo.

Partnerships

To take the first step, Homeking has entered into a partnership with Filhigh GNS Inc. and Ikon Solutions Asia Inc., both prominent manpower recruitment and deployment agencies based in Metro Manila. This partnership will not only include recruiting and dispatching high quality Filipino household service attendants, English teachers and care takers to mainland China in the future, but also involves establishing training camps with local educational institutions, enrolling Chinese participants in courses such as housekeeping, food & beverage service, cookery amongst others, the aim is to produce high quality domestic service professional that could better serve Chinese clients. The company also intends to tap household service markets in Hong Kong, Macao and Middle East countries—while employing Homeking’s mature business model—where these two local partners have strong connection. In the end, Homeking aims to provide an even better protection of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).

“After successful pilot run in Manila, we now look forward to establishing similar training camps in Cebu and Davao, enrolling both Chinese and Filipino nationals, and teaching them both Homeking and TESDA courses. We will be elevating their skills, foster their attitudes and at the same time protect them as they will be working under the tutelage of Homeking's full-time employment, ensuring that they get the salary their deserve and on time. At the same time, they will be able to enjoy the proper treatment from the families they will be assigned to,” said Mr. Yoo.

Homeking believed its e4orts will soon attract more Filipino domestic service professionals to consider mainland China and will think twice before going to countries in the Middle East where they are often employed by vulgar and abusive individuals and families.

It should be remembered that last year, Philippine labor secretary Silvestre Bello III revealed that (despite the ban and hefty penalties involved) up to 200,000 were already working as domestic helpers in mainland China illegally. These families from mainland China were attracted by Filipinos’ culture and their pro>ciency in English, which they believed, could help their children with their studies.

This situation will soon improve considering Chinese President Xi Jinping, during the latest 2018 National People’s Congress in China, was quoted saying: “Household service is a sunrise industry, especially considering the broad employment demand in the country, people from everywhere wants join household service whenever they come to the cities, which is just what local residents need. Service classi>cation and training will professionalize job and satisfy various demands. This work is very important, it shall create a win-win situation if we do it right."

Other tie-ups
For the past 8 years Homeking has distinguished itself as a leader in household service industry in China. However, the challenge at the momentis how to remain a step ahead of the competition. “It is not enough to simply expand our housekeeping business, we have to upgrade our service by utilizing the increasing trust of our customers that we have accumulated over time, from housekeeping to articles sorting, to interior design, and eventually to health care of our customers’ family. These are the so called elevation stairs of customer’s demand as well as sequence of customer’s trust, and we have to climb each of these steps,” Mr. Yoo revealed.

For this end, Homeking is seeking to integrate the most-trusted household services from all over the world, besides Philippines, the company also looks to Japan and the United Kingdom as its possible next stations for article sorting, care taking of senior people and toddlers.

Besides, Homeking is seeking to introduce high quality lifestyle products from independent designers worldwide as well, another gesture to acquire more business from its existing customers. The >rst Homeking store opened in January in Xiamen City, where Homeking’s headquarters located. A total of 100 stores are to be opened in China in the coming years.

The country’s #1 fast-food chain—and 2017’s digital engagement leader across quick-service restaurants—Jollibee adds to its collection of entertaining, imaginative and shareable online videos with its latest Burger Steak ad featuring the multi-faceted, fun-loving Anne Curtis.

The previous video, released late last year, gave viewers a glimpse of how a creative team brainstorms for a potentially viral ad, bringing together Anne Curtis’ wacky self, local pop-culture references and the 1970’s song hit “Loving You” to humorously promote the product.
This fresh new video takes us behind-the-scenes once again with the same creative professionals, who take their brainstorming session to the next level to give justice to the product’s winning recipe. Pitching fun, exciting and award-worthy ideas left and right and bringing to life Queen of Pop Sarah Geronimo’s “Tala” anthem, the team envisions Anne Curtis donning a Maria Clara-esque persona, an Amazon Warrior and a Space Adventurer. The team’s outrageously creative process aims to take that leap from a viral video to an award-winning ad, with each scene showing why Jollibee Burger Steak is delicious and well-loved.

Watch the side-splitting clip here:
The video highlights Jollibee Classic Burger Steak as a winning ulam, offering beefy-saucy linamnam goodness with its 100% beefy patty and flavourful mushroom gravy. Visit your nearest Jollibee branch and enjoy a delicious Burger Steak with steamed white rice for only P50.00*, available for dine-in, take-out, delivery and drive-thru transactions. For more information on your Jolly favorites, like Jollibee Philippines’ Facebook page and follow @Jollibee on Twitter and Instagram.

*Prices may vary across different locations.

Rising OPM band Better Days, composed of Daniel Paringit (Vocalist and Lead Guitar), Rosner Mabuti (Pianist), and Gelo Cabigon (Bassist), launched their music video for their hit debut single ‘Sige Lang’ on March 7, 2018 (Wednesday).

The single was recently featured as Barangay LS FM 97.1 ’s most wanted song of the week. This, together with their other single ‘Nararamdaman’ are already highlighted on multiple Spotify Playlists, including ‘I Love You Sabado,’ ‘Pinoy Love Ballads,’ ‘New Music Friday Philippines,’ ‘Relax Tayo,’ and ‘Philippines Viral 50’ with both songs having over 200,000 plays in only a month.

Among their growing number of gigs, they have already been included in various major events such as Rakrakan Festival 2018: Pinoy Muna! and UP Fair 2018: Elements.

The premiere of Better Days’ ‘Sige Lang’ Music Video happened on March 7, 2018 (Wednesday) at 70s Bistro, Anonas, Quezon City, which also showcased live performances from Better Days, Hilera, Banda ni Kleggy, Where’s Ramona, and Stellar. The video was likewise launched on the Number 1 Music Channel MYX last weekend and is currently drawing raves.

Better Days’ two singles, ‘Sige Lang’ and ‘Nararamdaman’ are now available on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, Spinner, and Amazon.

Follow them on Instagram and Twitter @betterdaystour and on Facebook at facebook.com/betterdaystour

Earning money is no easy task, that’s why we take every chance we get to maximize our hard-earned cash and make it work just as hard as we do.

Many people may be unfamiliar with the term “financial planning”, but it’s really just a matter of putting your money where it counts. Life comes with its occasional uncertainties and it’s better that you're prepared to handle those when they come up so you don't dig into your savings in an emergency.

There are many ways to secure your money nowadays and it’s just a matter of choosing the right one that’s also easy to understand.

If you’re starting to think about making your money work harder for you, you may want to start investing in an insurance plan that safeguards you, your wealth, and your future at a budget-friendly premium.

For beginners in insurance, Life Ready Plus is a great starting policy. It's BPI-Philam's unit-linked product in the Wellness Series for any Filipino looking to get started in securing the future. With it, you'll get a two-in-one protection and wellness solution at an affordable Php 2,100 a month.

Multiplying your money’s value
When talking about value for money, a unit-linked plan like Life Ready Plus is your best bet.

For one, it provides you complete life protection coverage as much as 30 times the annual premium, which can help you and your loved ones in the future during a time of need. You also get the option to add in riders--or additional benefits--to your policy to customize your coverage against life's uncertainties like accidents, hospitalization, or critical illness.

The policy runs for an appropriate term, meaning you have it as long as you need it. The premium's set at a really affordable price too so that in the coming years, as your needs for protection and coverage change, you can easily personalize your policy as your need dictates.

Aside from funding your life insurance, it also allots a portion of your premium into investments so you'll have wealth being built steadily the longer you keep the policy. This way, you get to grow your money without even having to think about how to do it.

You don't have to figure it all out on your own either—BPI-Philam's financial experts are ready to assist you in any BPI and BPI Family Savings Bank branch in the country.

Better health at no extra cost
Another great thing about Life Ready Plus being in the Wellness Series is now, it's integrated with Philam Vitality--a rewards-based wellness program designed to give you perks for being healthy. You can also get an upfront additional coverage of 20% in your insurance plan through the program.

First, you take a health and fitness assessment to determine your Philam Vitality age, or the difference between your actual age from your bodily age--the closer they are, the healthier you are. The program then evaluates your wellness route to help you bridge the gap between the two ages.

From there, you're on your way! As you take steps toward being more active and reach certain goals, your Vitality Status gets higher.

The higher your status, the more benefits you'll have. Getting discounts to medical services, gym gear, memberships, and lifestyle services are all part of the total wellness package of improving both your financial and bodily health. You even get to receive up to 20% additional coverage in your policy in the succeeding years with no additional fee! All that just for being healthy.

Take charge and worry no more about your finances or your future. Being smart about your money doesn't have to be a one-man job, BPI-Philam's got a great team of trusty financial helpers on-site or online ready to help you out!

Want to know more about Life Ready Plus or any of BPI-Philam's products under the Wellness Series? Go to www.bpi-philam.com and click on any of the e-brochures. Don't forget to like and follow www.facebook.com/BPIPhilamOfficial to get firsthand updates on their products and services so you won't miss out!

The way parents raise their kids during their formative years is critical in shaping their character and values, which is why love, care, happiness, affection, respect and generosity should always come to play. Jollibee brought this truth to life late last year by releasing a powerful ad emphasizing the importance of family bonding especially during the child’s first seven years.

The campaign was supported by no less than world-renowned parenting and character formation expert Dr. Michele Borba. The author of “UnSelfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World” affirms that parents should “develop a close, mutually respectful relationship” with their children for the latter to grow into wonderful human beings.

As a continuation to this advocacy, Jollibee shows proof of the premise from the kids themselves. In a social experiment video, kids were asked regarding what truly makes them happy. Their messages were so simple but truly eye-opening!

Watch the heartwarming clip here:
“We produced this video to show everyone what kids truly value, and to remind parents how quality time can positively impact their childhood more than any toy or material gift ever could,” Jollibee Marketing Director, Cathleen D. Capati said. “Being present in their formative years is very important—everyday special moments can be as simple as cheering up your son when he’s down or curling up with your daughter to watch her favorite TV show. As parents, this video is just a reminder that making our kids feel our unconditional love need not be expensive nor complicated. The simple everyday moments we spend with our kids is enough for them to feel loved, with the hope that they grow up paying that love forward”.

One way to make any bonding experience more memorable is to pair it with Jolly Spaghetti. Jolly Spaghetti, a favorite among kids and kids-at-heart, has enabled numerous parent-child bonding occasions because of its meaty, cheesy goodness bursting with uniquely sweet-sarap sauce which Filipinos can’t resist. Treasure those simple moments with family over Jolly Spaghetti Solo, priced at only P50.00* or get the Jolly Spaghetti Family Pan good for 4-5 pax for only P199. These are available for dine-in, take-out, delivery and drive-thru transactions. For more information on your classic Jolly favorites, like Jollibee Philippines’ Facebook page and follow @Jollibee on Twitter and Instagram.

*Prices may vary across different locations.

Forget Being A Night Owl, Getting Better ZZZ’s Is What’s Cool (and Healthy)

Sleep is a very important part of our lifestyles. Did you know that an adult should be getting about seven to eight hours of sleep every day to properly recharge? Getting an appropriate amount of rest has a number of benefits including improved memory function, a stronger immune system, better concentration, and even weight loss. On the other hand, losing an hour of sleep from the recommended number of hours significantly reduces an individual’s ability to function at their maximum capacity.
Humans generally spend 1/3 of their lives sleeping. Moreover, it is an activity considered to be just as important as following a healthy diet and exercise. On the other hand, trivia shows that humans are also the only mammal that willingly delays sleep.

True enough, getting proper zzz’s is something most of us often take for granted. A shocking worldwide statistic has ranked the Philippines as the fifth country with the worst sleepers, with individuals getting an average of only six hours and 22 minutes of sleep. Sleep deprivation in the country affects about 50 million Filipinos, making the problem a national issue.
Regular loss of proper sleep can lead to circadian rhythm disorders. The circadian rhythm is a term that refers to a person’s internal body clock that regulates the 24-hour cycle of biological processes. It’s the body’s very own timer that triggers the body’s natural sleep and wake cycle. For adults, a dip in energy commonly occurs in the middle of the night and after lunch time. Noticeable big dips on this routine commonly means that an individual is sleep-deprived and is not getting enough rest.
Circadian rhythm disorders happen when there is a mismatch on the internal body clock due to the continuous disruption of sleep patterns. One of the most common disorder falling in this category is delayed sleep, which causes a person to feel tired at a later time than the usual. Individuals with this kind of disorder are the night owls, or those who feel more productive, alert, and creative late at night.
The opposite of this is advanced sleep phase disorder which is characterized by regular early bedtimes (6PM to 9PM), a habit that is very common among the elderly. In the Philippines, however, one very common sleep problem is shift work disorder caused by irregular sleeping patterns from night shifts. Common among business processing outsource (call center) employees, the disorder arises when the circadian rhythm cannot properly adjust to changing sleep patterns. Shift work disorder can often lead to problems like excessive sleepiness and insomnia.
But what makes a good sleep? According to the World Association of Sleep Medicine, there are a number of ways one can do to improve their sleeping patterns. The following are tips you can follow:

1. Refraining from using your bed for regular activities (e.g. eating, working, etc.) 2. Avoiding intake of caffeine six hours before bedtime.
3. Eating a light meal for dinner.
4. Limiting naps to not more than 45 minutes.
5. Creating a comfortable sleeping environment (using the right mattress and bedding, keeping the room dark and well-ventilated).
With sleep deprivation being a real concern in the country, several big names in the industry have jumped into action to help solve the problem. Among the leaders in the pack are The Philippine Society of Sleep Medicine (PSSM) comprised of physicians and sleep doctors, and the World Sleep Society, an association of sleep specialists focused on advancing sleep health worldwide by encouraging education and promoting sleep-focused research. Partnering with them is Uratex, The Sleep Specialist, the leading manufacturer of innovative sleep solutions. The company has been focused in creating quality sleep innovations like specialized mattresses and pillows that can help improve an individual’s rest.
These names have been proactive in furthering sleep education and awareness in the country. This month, they are coming together once more for World Sleep Day, an annual event that celebrates sleep importance and tackles issues like better sleep education. Organized by the World Sleep Day Committee, the event will be held on March 16 and will feature talks on better prevention and management of sleep disorders.
Sleep deprivation should be considered a major national issue that should be swiftly addressed. With proper education and the support of thought leaders and action takers in the industry, the country is taking a progressive step towards achieving proper zzz’s.

We’re very fond of making Hugots, particularly when it comes to our love life. So, what is hugot? Well it is a sort of getting expressions or expressing the feelings towards the experiences, belief and other instances. In shorter term it is what we word out from experiences. With this, I was able to get to know the celebrity who is known more of his ‘Hugot Lines’ and he got this concert a few days ago. It was Kiel and his concert is dubbed as “Hugot King Strikes Anew”.
As I mentioned I was able to watch the concert and Kiel has a lot of guests present at the concert, fans, close friends, family members and also his manager Jobert Sucaldito are there to support him. Kiel serenaded the audiences with different songs from different generations. He really performed well and you will feel his deep emotions imparting it to all his audiences. All in all it was a great performance and his golden voice is in a right path in pursuing his dreams in the music industry.
Some of Kiel’s musical influences are Eric Bennet, John Legend, Luther Vanross, Martin Nievera, Gary V, Ariel Rivera and Ogie Alcacid. Kiel also shared about his songs during the concert. Most the songs that he sung were handpicked for him by his musical director Mr. Butch Miraflor but of course with his say as well. According to Kiel he is so happy with the turn out of his concert, it is a blessing for him and he’s grateful that his fans call him as a Hugot King. With this, he will continue to sing hugot songs and love songs to entertain his supporters.






















Kiel, being one of the upcoming star in the music industry, also wants to work with Morissette and Regine Velasquez in a concert in the future. He is also longing to have more concerts to perform and share his passion in singing. He is very blessed and thankful for giving him a chance to perform and share his talent. It is really a dream come true for him, though he feels pressured because most of his siblings in his Nanay Sucaldito are now enjoying the stardom. For sure Kiel you will also achieve what your heart desire. Just keep on believing on your craft.

Here are some of the guests during Kiel’s concert.






















Kiel is really emotional singer most especially when he sings tagalong songs. I love the way he sung those songs. He is indeed a Hugot King! More concert Kiel and keep up the good work.




Kiel in “Hugot King Strikes Anew” concert is sponsored by Aficionado Germany Perfume, Isabela Governor Bojie Dy, Guiguinto (Bulacan) Mayor and Mrs. Boy and Precy Cruz, Boy Abunda, Kat Malapitan-Mendoza, Misha, Mr and Mrs. Nixon and Adela Teng.

Discover the dark side of Los Angeles where cops and robbers go head-to-head in Gerard Butler’s latest action thriller movie, DEN OF THIEVES.

Set in contemporary Los Angeles, DEN OF THIEVES is a crime saga which follows the intersecting and often personally connected lives of the Regulators, an elite unit of the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department; and the Outlaws, the state’s most successful bank robbery crew.
The Regulators is led by alpha dog “Big Nick” O’Brien played by Gerard Butler (Olympus Has Fallen, 300). He’s a hard-drinking career detective who will stop at nothing to put an end to the Outlaws’ crime spree. The Outlaws is led by the icy and calm Ray Merriman played by Pablo Schreiber (13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi, Orange is the New Black). The Outlaws operate with military precision, meticulous planning, and employ subject matter expertise – all skills acquired from military special ops service and prison stints.

After taunting the authorities for years with increasingly ambitious unsolved robberies, Outlaws leader Merriman sets his sights on the ultimate heist: infiltrating the Los Angeles branch of the Federal Reserve and steal $30 million of unfit U.S. currency being taken out of circulation before it can be shredded and destroyed. They plan to steal money that nobody is looking for.
Meanwhile, The Regulators starts a tense game of cat and mouse as they work to tie the Outlaws to a string of unsolved heists and anticipate their next move. In a series of escalating confrontations, it soon becomes apparent that neither side plays by traditional rules, and there are no heroes or villains in the intricate face off. In the end, it’s an explosive battle between equally-matched opposites, reaching a thrilling, and entirely unexpected climax.

DEN OF THIEVES is written and directed by Christian Gudegast, the brilliant writer of the worldwide smash hit “London Has Fallen.” He was reading “Where the Money Is,” a nonfiction book about how Los Angeles became the bank robbery capital of the world, when he saw a photo in the Los Angeles Times; the photo, taken at the Federal Reserve Bank, was of a massive tub of money. The photo and the book sparked an idea, and Gudegast wrote the story that would eventually become the basis for the screenplay.
He was particularly drawn to the complex relationships between professional bank robbers and the detectives who hunt them. “I was fascinated by the specificity of their worlds,” says Gudegast, “and how these two crews operate. Understanding what they do, and why they do it, became the fuel for the movie.”

The film also stars Evan Jones, O’Shea Jackson Jr., and Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson. This film also marks the directorial debut of screenwriter and producer Christian Gudegast (London Has Fallen).

Catch the high-octane grand heist thriller action of DEN OF THIEVES in cinemas nationwide on March 14. Presented by VIVA International Pictures and MVP Entertainment.

For more details: https://www.facebook.com/VIVAInternationalPictures/

Happiness is the key of better life. Sometime you need someone to make you happy. Our family has given us the most enjoyable experience that we have. But still there's some instances that we need to go out from our comfort zone.

In line to this, there are some comedians and shows that makes us laugh. Seeing a comedian performing is a huge stress reliever for us. Like The Boobay and Tekla Show, who happens to be a digital comedy program of GMA Network that features topics in pop culture, entertainment (TV and movies), society, sports, cyber culture, current events and more.
For Sure Boobay and Tekla is a tandem that will make us hook with their show, through the humor that comes with their show plus the fun games and challenges with their guests as well.
Boobay and Tekla are very thankful with their show because there are still people who trusted them to be in a show. "Anything under the sun, go with the flow as in baliwan lang", according to BOobay and Tekla with regards to their topic.

Some says, especially the OFWs, that Boobay and Tekla makes their boredom lesses, that's the reason why their tandem clicked to all Filipinos worldwide.
Tekla is very emotional when he shared that his talent is a gift from God and he was given a magic to make everyone laugh when he is performing. A magic that he needs to impart to his viewers, and his focus is to "give laughter" to everyone.
Boobay and Tekla's greatest dream guest for thier show are The Primetime King and Queenn, Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera, they are hoping to achieve. Of course, viewers can request to them whoever they want the tandem to guest in the show. With regards to their talent, they promise that they will do their best to perform and to share happiness to all.
Boobay shared also that Allan K and Ate Gay are his favourite Commediennes, because both of them love their work and the people that they are performing for, they are serious in their craft.
Boobay and Tekla invite everyone to watch their show, "The Boobay and Tekla Show" on GMA online every Tuesday and Thursday at 5pm. This will be a hilarious experience watching the tandem, through their fun and exciting games and challenges. Don't forget to watch just click and share their videos as well.