Together, Miley Cyrus and Pharrell Williams have released the eagerly awaited new tune “Doctor (Work It Out).”
Miley recently won her first GRAMMY Award for “Record of the Year” and “Best Pop Solo Performance” for her popular song “Flowers.” Jacob Bixenman directed the official music videothat goes with it.
The award-winning pop artist is shown having fun with her blown up while performing in front of an all-white backdrop in the video.
Pharrell’s second single of the year is “Doctor (Work It Out),” which made its debut during his Louis Vuitton Men’s Fall/Winter show. Earlier in the year, he released a song called “Good People” with the British rock band Mumford & Sons.
The funky new bop also marks as Miley’s first release since her 2023 single “Used To Be Young.”
In an interview with Apple Music 1’s Zane Lowe, both Miley and Pharrell confirmed that “Doctor (Work It Out)” was initially intended as part of the former’s 2013 album, Bangerz.
Miley shares, “We just believe so much in timing and in everything happening when it’s supposed to. And around the Grammys, Pharrell and I were talking about putting the song out, and it just felt like it was so serendipitous, and there were so many alignments and so many moments that made me know that now was the perfect time.”
The song “Doctor (Work It Out)” by Pharrell Williams and Miley Cyrus is currently available via Sony Music Entertainment on all digital music platforms worldwide.
BingoPlus, the nation’s first online bingo app and a comprehensive entertainment and amusement platform, went all out to celebrate and increase the stakes at Baguio’s Panagbenga Festival.
A month-long flower show, the Panagbenga Festival was established as a memorial to Baguio’s flora and the resilience of the Filipino people amid the 1990 Luzon Earthquake. BingoPlus, for its part, recognized the significance of the celebration and wished to recognize the labor of love that usually comes before recreation and enjoyment.
BingoPlus opened up shop in two places where guests may play a range of games. During the period it was open from February 23 to February 25, 2024, the Melvin Jones Football Grounds booth featured several activities such as color game, ring toss, photo wall, mirror selfies, and The Wall. Similar to this, the Session Road booth, which was operational from February 26 to March 3, 2024, encouraged onlookers to participate in Bingo Rush and the color game as well as to hang out at its mirror selfie station and picture wall.
On top of giving away merchandise to those who played at its booths, BingoPlus also awarded the victors of the Grand Street Dance Parade and the Grand Floral Parade Php 50,000 each. Furthermore, BingoPlus was seen participating in the floral parade with a float featuring brand mascot BingBing.
Notably, BingoPlus hosted an additional event to ramp up the liveliness and energy of the festival.
The BingoPlus Concert Stage, a variety show, at the Melvin Jones Football Grounds brought in various artists to take the stage. There were performances from Tony Labrusca, The Nameless Kids, Pop 3HSome, Project Z, A Class, and Trainee AE to name a few. Some of the performers took part in the variety show’s Acoustic Idol segment, with the grand winner receiving Php 20,000.
ArenaPlus and BingoPlus are brands that are committed to the well-being of Filipinos and the advancement of Philippine culture. They do not waver in their support of regional sports, entertainment, and leisure pursuits. They are still working on creating channels and opportunities to increase the accessibility and relevance of sports and leisure for Filipinos.
Digiplus Interactive Corp.’s core brands, BingoPlus and ArenaPlus, firmly establish the company as the nation’s top supplier of gaming and entertainment. Visit www.bingoplus.com and www.arenaplus.net for additional updates, or get the apps right now from Google Play and the App Store.
By increasing its capacity and positioning itself as a top global supplier for manufacturers’ textile requirements, Gold Fortune Textiles (GFT) is leaving its mark on the regional textile market. The Philippines was formerly a significant provider of garment products as well as fabrics, and GFT, led by its 23-year-old CEO and President Enrico Sy, is well-positioned to assist the sector in returning to its previous level of success. In Taytay, Rizal, the company recently opened its flagship showroom. Here, clients may examine their merchandise in a bright, welcoming space, and polite, sales-trained employees are on hand to answer any questions they may have.
They have also increased the variety of products they offer in order to stay up with international trends in linens and clothing. Additionally, Sy has made use of social media to interact with and cultivate a clientele that prioritizes high-quality goods for their clothing brands.
Sy took over his parent’s thirty-year-old RTW company and modernized it to meet the needs of local entrepreneurs in the textile industry. These needs include better quality and variety in fabric blends and prints, a one-stop shop for accessory products, and customization services for bulk orders. As time passed, we became aware of a need and began to increase output.
After realizing that the Philippines was adopting Bangkok-style clothing, we opted to import several types of fabric rather than just cotton.”
The platform’s growing popularity is a reflection of a larger trend where digital channels are the preferred means for Filipinos to access modern financial services, including formal credit options.
The multiplely honored consumer finance firm Digido is pleased to announce that it has reached an important milestone: over a million Filipinos have benefited from its inclusive, dependable, and safe digital loan services.
With a platform that provides a quick and easy way for people without access to traditional financial institutions to get cash loans, Digido has established itself as a reliable financial partner for the underprivileged in the Philippines.
Simultaneously, Digido’s increasing renown is indicative of a wider pattern in which Filipinos prefer using digital channels to obtain contemporary financial services, such as formal credit choices.
With Digido’s First Loan For Free program, first-time borrowers can obtain a normal personal loan up to PHP 25,000 for returning customers and up to PHP 4,000 with no interest for first-time borrowers. It is available via Lazada Loans, its apps on Google Play and the iOS App Store, and its official website, digido.ph.
Digido was recognized with 13 awards in 2023, including ones from The Digital Banker’s Global Retail Banking Innovation Awards, Pan Finance and the Global Banking & Finance Review.
“We at Digido are incredibly grateful for the trust that Filipinos have given to us. We view this milestone as both an achievement and challenge, spurring us further to meaningfully contribute to the country’s digital transformation through increased access to formal credit,” said Rose Arreco, business development manager of Digido.
2023 saw Digido experience 23% growth in total loans disbursed compared to 2022. 75.4% of the loans disbursed in 2023 were from repeat borrowers, indicating considerable brand loyalty.
According to a recently published commissioned survey by Digido, personal loans will remain the most often used formal credit option in 2023 across all demographic groups and geographic locations. Eight out of ten Filipinos reported having easier access to formal loan choices last year.
“We are firm in our mission to ensure every hard-working Filipino should have access to convenient and secure financial tools. As we endeavor to celebrate more milestones in thefuture, we will do so by ensuring we strive for innovation and find creative means to delight even more customers,” Arreco added
Have a truffle-y day and #TruffleEveryMoment as Burger King brings back the Truffle Whopper, taking your gourmet obsession to new heights!
With the return of the one and only Truffle Whopper and other truffle-licious flavors, Burger King, the well-known international brand best known for its WhopperTM, is bringing back a fan favorite!
Resurrected by popular demand, our famous flame-grilled burger will transport you to new heights of flame-grilled perfection. It is infused with the deep taste of truffle and topped with crispy onions for an added crunch. Burger King’s Truffle Whopper® adds a touch of elegance to any event and allows you to elevate treasured moments with your loved ones anytime, anyplace, without breaking the bank.
From casual snacking to upscale dining, the magic of truffle knows no bounds. First introduced in 2022, the Truffle Whopper® has returned to delight all those with a taste for the finer things in life. This year, the Home of the Whopper® has taken it up a notch – the truffle mayo has been upgraded with an even richer truffle taste, making it a must-try for truffle lovers everywhere.
Triple the Truffle Delight
Truffle lovers around the nation can enjoy their every moment further with the Truffle Bundle , an iconic combination of Truffle Whopper®, Ultimate Sidekick Thick-cut Fries with Truffle Dip, and Rootbeer Float.
The Truffle Whopper and the Truffle Trio bundle are available at Burger King locations around the country and are guaranteed to elevate your experience no matter where you are. But act quickly—supplies of this delicious treat are limited. Don’t pass up the opportunity to enjoy the mouthwatering blend of savory truffle goodness and traditional flame-grilled Burger King perfection.
Thus, why do you delay? Savor a flawless gourmet moment with the Burger King Truffle Whopper and celebrate #TruffleEverMoment.
Available for drive-thru, dine-in, takeout, and delivery through the Burger King app, order.burgerking.com.ph, Grabfood, and Foodpanda! Available at all Burger King locations nationwide!
In honor of the day of love, BingoPlus, your all-inclusive entertainment and amusement platform and the nation’s first online bingo app, celebrated the holiday by holding its ILYSM: A Valentine Harana Concert at Smart Araneta Coliseum on February 23, 2024.
Arthur Nery, Adie, Rob Deniel, Janine Teñoso, Janine Berdin, and Rhodessa were among the guest artists who entertained the approximately 10,000 spectators at BingoPlus. As special guests, Alamat, Jerome Ponce, and Krissha Viaje were present as well.
The coliseum was filled with well-known love songs once the event was in full swing, including Narda by Kamikaze and Closer You and I by Gino Padilla. Each song was dedicated to everyone in the audience, with several songs performed all together. The group sang Harana by Parokya ni Edgar for the opening and final acts, the girls sang Di na Muli for their section, and the boys sang Maging Sino Ka Man during their turn.
After the group performances, each artist had their own sets.
BingoPlus also took the time to put the spotlight on select couples in the crowd. These BingoPlus couples were chosen from the brand’s online Valentine’s Day competition on Facebook, which ran from February 1 to 9. Attendees were invited to share their love and winning movements under the hashtags #BingoPlusILYSM and #BPILYSM.
The five winners of BingoPlus’ online competition were given patron seat tickets to the event, serenaded by Rob Deneil, and given Php 5,000 to spend for a date, while other entries were featured in a video slideshow.
BingoPlus, a company devoted to the pleasure and leisure of Filipinos, is unwavering in its mission to support the regional sports, entertainment, and cultural sectors. The group pledges to create channels and chances to increase accessibility and relevance of leisure.
Digiplus Interactive Corp. is a leading provider of gaming and leisure services in the nation, and BingoPlus and ArenaPlus are two of its proud flagship brands. Visit www.bingoplus.com and www.arenaplus.net for additional updates, or get the apps right now from Google Play and the App Store.
Come and see what BingoPlus has in store for its 2 nd anniversary celebration on BingoPlus Night!
BingoPlus Night will celebrate BingoPlus’ success in continuously serving joy and entertainment to its audience for two years. The brand is pulling all the stops to make it a night to remember for everyone involved, you included! Be sure to take part in the festivities and enjoy everything BingoPlus has to offer this exciting night!
So, what can you expect during BingoPlus Night?
Event attendees will be treated to a night of fun, entertainment, good food, and exciting prizes! From celebrity appearances to musical productions to rewarding games, everyone can expect to have a great time.
Spend the night with BingoPlus endorsers Maine Mendoza and Piolo Pascual, national heartthrob Alden Richards, and iconic entertainer Vice Ganda. With your host Robi Domingo, watch performances by Arthur Nery, SB19’s Stell and Felip, Marco Gallo, Heaven Peralejo, Sarah Lahbati, Jona, Mark Bautista, Regine Tolentino, G22, VXON, Alamat, and PPop Generation.
BingoPlus is also prepared to give away P10 Million to each of its 5 Sure Bingonaryo app winners, as well as a car worth P2 Million! The prizes are worth P50 Million and everyone has a chance to win big during BingoPlus Night. Don’t miss out! Go in and go all out as you join the celebration.
Mark your calendars and watch BingoPlus Night live on March 1, 2024 at 8:00 PM on GTV and the official Facebook Pages of BingoPlus and Viva. For more information, please visit www.bingoplus.com.
Special thanks to ArenaPlus and TongitsPlus.
BingoPlus and ArenaPlus proudly stand as flagship brands under Digiplus Interactive Corp, solidifying its position as a leading gaming and leisure provider in the country.
BingoPlus, your comprehensive entertainment and amusement platform and the first online Bingo app in the country, added to the liveliness of The Manila Times’ Himig Bayani 2024: Battle of the Uniformed Service Bands last February 9, 2024 held at Winford Hotel Sta. Cruz Manila.
Together with The Manila Times, BingoPlus gave an avenue for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) to express themselves through music. Eight bands took to the stage and performed songs from a variety of genres, including some original pieces.
The judge lineup featured Hon. Michael Ang, Wency Cornejo, Cooky Chua, Janina Lorelai, and a BingoPlus representative. The Philippine Navy Seabees Band came out on top as the winner of the battle of the bands, bagging Php 100,000.00.
BingoPlus picked out its own winner for the BingoPlus Choice Award. The PNP was chosen for its audience impact and received a cheque worth Php 10,000.00 for their efforts.
On top of providing an additional incentive to win, BingoPlus also set up a booth outside the venue. Booth visitors were given the chance to play a wheel of fortune game and win different types of BingoPlus merchandise.
BingoPlus’ partnership with The Manila Times comes from its commitment that music plays a significant role in the Philippine lifestyle, both as a hobby and source of entertainment. It saw Himig Bayani 2024 as an opportunity to encourage further interest in music, particularly in local talent.
As brands dedicated to the relaxation of Filipinos and the development of Philippine culture, ArenaPlus and BingoPlus remain steadfast in supporting local sports, recreational, and leisure activities. They continue to work on developing avenues and opportunities to make leisure and sports more accessible and relevant to the Filipinos.
BingoPlus and ArenaPlus proudly stand as flagship brands under Digiplus Interactive Corp, solidifying its position as a leading gaming and leisure provider in the country. For more updates, visit www.bingoplus.com and www.arenaplus.net or download the apps now via the App Store and Google Play.
Together with the entire group, experience the exhilarating Fun Kart!
L-R: EK President and CEO Mario O. Mamon, international race car driver Marlon Stockinger, EK’s Princess Victoria and Eldar the Wizard, and father and son racing champions Carlos Anton and Iñigo Anton during the reopening ceremony of the EK Fun Kart.
The 800-meter go-kart racetrack at Enchanted Kingdom, the first and only top-tier amusement park in the Philippines, has reopened with brand-new karts suitable for both children and adults.
Mario O. Mamon, President and CEO of EK, and Vivienne Cruz, Vice President of Yokohama Tires Philippines, conducted the reopening ceremony on February 25. At the EK Fun Kart, world race car driver Marlon Stockinger and father-and-son racing champions Carlos and Iñigo Anton demonstrated their driving prowess. Alonzo Anton, Carlos’ eight-year-old son, tested the cadet kart intended for drivers aged eight to twelve.
“To make the ride more inclusive, EK added four cadet karts for the younger members of the family to enjoy,” Mr. Mamon shared. “We also have 12 brand new single seaters and five two-seater karts. EK also added a new lap-timing system for more fun and friendly competition,” he added.
International race car driver Marlon Stockinger shared that he was here when EK Fun Kart first opened in 2003. “It gave me a lot of experiences, a lot of good teachings towards my racing career. I think it’s a good place to hone your skills as a driver. So, whether you want to enjoy or bring your family – or if you want to take racing seriously eventually – this is a great training ground,” he said.
The Fun Kart which closed for five months due to the renovation period boasts an enhanced building and new paint markings. It also features new tire barriers in partnership with world-class quality tires company Yokohama Tires Philippines.
“We are glad to partner with Yokohama Tires Philippines who are aligned with EK’s priority to ensure the safety of our guests to deliver a seamless and magical experience here at the park,” Mr. Mamon added.
Alonzo Anton, eight-year-old son of champion car racer Carlos Anton, drove the newly launched EK Fun Kart cadet kart for eight to 12-year-old drivers.
Wednesday through Sunday from 12 PM till the park closes is when the Fun Kart is open. Karts with one seat cost Php 800, those with two seats cost Php 950, and cadet carts cost Php 650.
Visit https://www.enchantedkingdom.ph and EK’s official social media sites @enchantedkingdom.ph for Facebook and Tiktok, and @ek_philippines for Twitter and Instagram for additional details regarding the Fun Kart and forthcoming events at the EK.
Aims to introduce to over 30,000 retailers nationwide by the end of 2024
The photo features representatives from GS1 Philippines present during the organization’s Annual Conference and General Membership Meeting (from left to right): Public Relations Officer Teodoro Padilla, representing the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Association of the Philippines; Corporate Secretary Anna Marie Anastacio, representing the Chamber of Cosmetics Industry of the Philippines; Trustee Sergio Ortiz-Luis Jr., representing the Philippines Exporters Confederation; President/CEO Roberto Claudio, representing the Philippine Retailers Association; Chairman Atty. Pablo Gancayco, representing the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Vice President Comm. Joseph Ross Jocson, representing the Packaging Institute of the Philippines; Carlos Cabochan, representing the Philippines Consumer Centric Association; and Trustee Antonio Sayo, representing the Philippine Food Processors and Exporters Organization.
The premier organization for local barcode standards, GS1 Philippines, recently unveiled GS1 Activate, a web-based tool designed to make barcode generation and symbol creation easier for companies and transform the retail supply chain through digitalization.
GS1 Activate was introduced on January 30, 2024, during the GS1 Philippines Annual Conference and General Membership Meeting. It simplifies the process for businesses to generate barcode numbers and symbols, digitizing product data and identification and enhancing the visibility and efficiency of supply and demand chains both internationally and across sectors.
By adhering to GS1 standards and services, GS1 Activate enables businesses to achieve accurate product identification with global trade item numbers (GTINs) and seamless data sharing, enhancing customer service and operational efficiency. With GS1 Activate, businesses can easily obtain barcode numbers for their products, allowing for their global distribution. Additionally, the service provides expert guidance on printing and placing barcode symbols to ensure optimal scanning performance. By leveraging GS1 Activate to share product data, companies can expand their reach to retailers and marketplaces worldwide, enhancing the visibility and accessibility of their products on a global scale.
GS1 Philippines targets to introduce GS1 Activate to over 30,000 retailers nationwide by the end of 2024. They are currently serving over 5,000 retailers.
“In an economy where the Philippines’ e-commerce market is estimated to reach $24 billion (approx. Php 1.3 trillion) through 2025, GS1 Activate is a game-changer. This new service revolutionizes business barcode generation, reducing the time required compared to traditional product identification methods and eliminating common errors, saving costs on label reprinting and minimizing the need for extensive personnel training. By dramatically simplifying the process, GS1 Activate also enhances efficient data sharing, crucial for strengthening both local and global trade. This launch is a testament to our dedication to advancing digital integration within the Philippines’ supply chain ecosystem, reinforcing our role in the global economy,” GS1 Philippines, and Philippine Retailers Association President Bobby Claudio said.
Aligning with the annual gathering’s theme, “Unified Unlocked: Activating Integrated Digitalization,” GS1 Philippines’ conference marked the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the barcode system and highlighted GS1’s focus on shifting to the 2D migration of barcodes to QR codes while calling for global retail Point of Sale (POS) scanners to be capable of processing 2D barcodes by 2027.
In his remark, GS1 Philippines Chairman Atty. Pablo Gancayo shared, “We are now focused on evolving the barcode into the next level we call the 2D migration, which is expected to revolutionize further commerce. GS1 will guide the industry towards 2D migration, which it hopes to achieve and implement comprehensively by the year 2027.”
The annual gathering hosted insightful discussions, networking, and collaboration opportunities among key government figures, industry players, and GS1 members. Among those present was Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary Mary Jean T. Pacheco, who emphasized GS1 standards’ pivotal role in enhancing supply chain efficiency and visibility for Philippine industries competing globally. During her talk, she discussed the government agency’s three-year food logistics action agenda aimed to revolutionize the food distribution system by addressing critical supply chain gaps and integrating ICT to enhance logistics performance. Undersecretary Pacheco expressed eagerness for collaborations with GS1 Philippines to achieve these goals.
Other government leaders and industry experts also shared their perspectives on the impact of global standards in the digital age, including Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Ivan John Enrile Uy; De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde School of Environment and Design faculty member and packaging designer and consultant Prof. Ana Maria Veronica Solano; and CLASSchool Founder and Nutraways Manufacturing Corporation General Manager Love Emmanuel Agudo.
GS1 Global Office President and CEO Renaud De Barbuat, GS1 Philippines Trustee and Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (PHILEXPORT) President Sergio Ortiz-Luis Jr., and GS1 Global Office GS1 Registry Platform Global Deployment Lead Joe Horwood were among the dignitaries who graced the occasion.
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), the Philippine Retailers Association (PRA), Philippine Food Processors and Exporters Organization (PHILFOODEX), the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Association of the Philippines (PHAP), the Philippine Consumer Centric Traders Association (PCCTA), the Packaging Institute of the Philippines (PIP), the Chamber of Cosmetics Industry of the Philippines (CCIP), the Soap and Detergent Association of the Philippines (SDAP), and the Beverage Industry Association of the Philippines were among the notable industry groups in attendance at the conference.
