Entertainment

“Bam Bam”, new single of Camila Cabello new collab with Ed Sheeran

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Three-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated, global superstar, multi-platinum, and chart-topping singer/songwriter Camila Cabello gearing up for her biggest, boldest, and brightest release yet, will unveil her anxiously awaited blockbuster new single and music video “Bam Bam” [feat. Ed Sheeran] via Epic Records on March 4, 2022. Pre-order/Pre-save “Bam Bam”— HERE. “Bam Bam” was produced by Ricky Reed, Edgar Barerra and Cheche Alara, and was written by Cabello, Ed Sheeran and Ricky Reed.  The video was directed by Mia Barnes, in collaboration with Dave Meyers, who also directed Cabello’s “Havana,” “Senorita,” “My Oh My” and “Liar” videos. Watch the video here.

“Bam Bam” marks her first release of 2022, and it stands out as one of the year’s most anticipated event singles. It notably reunites her with one of the best-selling artists in the world, four-time GRAMMY® Award winner Ed Sheeran. It continues a creative collaboration dating back to Sheeran’s gold-certified 2019 banger “South of the Border” [feat. Camila Cabello & Cardi B].

Most importantly, “Bam Bam” heralds the arrival of her third full-length album, Familia, on April 8.

Last year, she set the stage for the record with “Don’t Go Yet,” which impressively gathered 232 million Spotify streams.

 

About Camila Cabello
Multi Grammy nominated Cuban born singer/songwriter Camila Cabello (Epic Records) released her debut solo album, CAMILA in January 2018 to rave reviews. It debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart at the same time as her single “Havana” Reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making Camila the first solo artist in nearly 15 years to reach the #1 spot on the Hot 100, Billboard 200 and Artist 100 charts in the same week. Camila also became the #1 artist on global Spotify. She took home awards for Artist of the Year and Video of the Year for her hit “Havana” at the 2018 Video Music Awards. At the end of 2018, Camila was nominated for two Grammys for the 61st Annual Grammy Awards including “Best Pop Vocal Album” for her album, CAMILA, and “Best Pop Solo Performance” for “Havana” (Live). Beginning her official solo career after four years in Fifth Harmony, Camila released RIAA diamond-certified smash hit “Havana,” in August 2017 where it obtained the #1 spot on the pop radio chart, marking her second top 40 #1 as a solo artist. “Havana” became the most streamed song of all time by a female artist and was the number one song of 2018 globally. Her triple-platinum single “Never Be The Same,” was released in January 2018 and peaked in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Camila became the first artist in history to have two multi-format number one singles as the first two singles from their debut album.  Camila had previously earned a chart-topping smash with her double platinum-certified hit “Bad Things” with MGK which generated over 400 million on-demand streams. Camila released the global smash single “Señorita,” with Shawn Mendes in June 2019, it debuted at #1 on iTunes worldwide and broke Spotify’s record for the biggest debut from a male/female duet in its history. “Señorita” was the most streamed song of any song released globally on Spotify in 2019 and was nominated in the category of “Best Pop Duo/Group Performance” for the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards. In December 2019, Camila released her sophomore studio album, ROMANCE, which is certified platinum. At the 62nd Grammy Awards, Camila gave a stunning performance of her track, “First Man,” where she sang directly to her father in the crowd. Camila is the first female artist since Adele to triple up atop Billboard’s Hot 100, Billboard 200 & Artist 100 charts. Maintaining her momentum, “My Oh My” reached #1 at Pop Radio in 2020, becoming her 5th total number one as a solo artist following the success of “Señorita” the prior year. Camila is also an ambassador for Save the Children. In August of 2021, Camila released her new single “Don’t Go Yet” from her highly anticipated upcoming album, Familia. In September 2021, she made her acting debut starring in CINDERELLA.
Outside of entertainment, Camila is a spokesperson for L’Oreal. She is also an ambassador for Save the Children and was honored in 2019 with the Voice Award. In 2020, Camila, along with Movement Voter Fund, launched the Healing Justice Project, which provides direct grant funding for culturally relevant mental health and wellness resources to youth activists and grassroots organizations working at the intersection of racial and economic justice, electoral organizing and other movements that work towards bettering and moving this country forward.
About Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran is an era-defining artist. From record-breaking sales across his recorded music and live performances, and a plethora of award wins to his name, the British singer-songwriter is the boundless talent behind some of the biggest songs in history.  The 4x GRAMMY award winner has consistently resonated with fans across the world with his peerless songcraft and exceptional music palate. With four multiplatinum, critically acclaimed albums under his belt – ‘+’ (2011), ‘x’ (2014), ‘÷’ (2017) and ‘No.6 Collaborations Project’ (2019) – Sheeran has amassed more than 60 billion streams and sold over 50 million albums, globally to date; he is also one of only six artists to have three songs – “Thinking Out Loud,” “Perfect,” and “Shape Of You” – earn RIAA Diamond-certification, for sales equivalents exceeding 10 million in the US alone.  An unparalleled live performer, Sheeran’s most recent, two-year ÷ world tour made history becoming the most-attended and highest-grossing tour of all time.  Last fall, Sheeran released ‘=’, the fourth installment of his symbol album series, highlighted by the hit singles “Shivers” and “Bad Habits,” which recently received a GRAMMY nomination for “Song of the Year.”  Debuting at #1 on the Billboard 200, ‘=’ is Sheeran’s fourth consecutive full length release to top the chart after its first week.   A global phenomenon, ‘=’ has also gone to #1 in 19 countries around the world.
March 4, 2022 by
Entertainment, Lifestyle

In a mysterious post, Elisse and Mccoy anticipate their breakup, “Ayoko na. Gabi gabi na lang akong walang tulog.”

Elisse Joson and Mccoy de Leon, also known as “McLisse,” were initially discovered in 2016 on the popular reality show Pinoy Big Brother Lucky Season 7. Both candidates, particularly Mccoy, were quite vocal of their emotions. Fans have also noticed that they have an undeniable chemistry and connection. With the passage of time, the two Showbiz rookies transitioned from close friends to first-time parents to Felize McKenzie, their 10-month-old daughter.

Many fans follow the two PBB alums on their social media platforms, and they were left shocked and wondering what happened to the two especially just after Elisse’s birthday surprise party for Mccoy and Felize’s baptism. In the afternoon of March 04, 2022, Elisse published a cryptic post.

According to the actress, “Akala ko okay na pero nakakapagod pala. Gabi-gabi na lang akong walang tulog. Babad sa isip ko kung paano matitigil yung paghihirap namin ni baby. Ayoko na.”

This post did not sit well with fans of the couple. They shared theories on what could be the source of this tension. Some say there could be issues within their families, financial problems, and many more.

Later that day, Mccoy also took a jab at the issue and posted what he was feeling.

“Nahihirapan na din ako,” Mccoy said, adding that despite how difficult things are right now, he will find a way to protect his partner and daughter. “At sana kahit ganito, hindi tayo bumitaw dahil gagawin ko ang lahat mapasaya at maprotektahan lang kayo,” he said.

We’ve contacted both camps about this issue, but they have yet to react.

 

March 4, 2022 by
Entertainment

Benjamin Kheng’s new single, “Good For A Time”, collab with Singer-songwriter Bea Lorenzo

Returns of the Singaporean singer-songwriter Benjamin Kheng with a brand-new song, Good For A Time — featuring an acoustic pop-R&B Filipino artist Bea Lorenzo on vocals. The track is available on all digital platforms via Sony Music Entertainment and the music video for Good For A Time premiers on 4th March 2022 at 6:00 PM SGT.

The radio-friendly pop ballad is a culmination of collaborations on multiple fronts. For the writing, Kheng teamed up with fellow Singaporean singer-songwriter, Linying, best known for penning and performing the theme song for 2021’s National Day Parade, ‘The Road Ahead’.

“Writing Good For A Time was as much fun as it was bittersweet. Linying was the perfect co-writer for this — breaking down heartbreak and joy is what she does best and it felt like we left little pieces of ourselves in this tune.”

Together, they penned lyrics that captured the desire to stretch time for as long as possible to savour the last moments before the unavoidable end of a meaningful relationship.

Good For A Time is more than just a breakup song, it’s about a couple presently breaking up and going through the painful process of untethering while looking back fondly and appreciating the love that was.”

Kheng leaned on the expertise of Snakeweed Studios’ Josh Wei (CL, Gentlebones) to oversee production on the track.

“Josh was a godsend. Not one stone was left unturned. We experimented with many arrangements on different instruments, and I’m glad we landed on this one.”

Filipino singer-songwriter Bea Lorenzo, best known for her prowess with the Kalimba, was brought on as a feature to turn the song into a duet, highlighting the shared experience of heartbreak. Lorenzo describes the song as the seconds of silence between two people facing the realisation of no longer being good for each other.

Good For A Time takes that brief moment and stretches it into a bittersweet 2-and-a-half minutes, painting a picture of young love and the peace that can come with letting go.” On working with Kheng she says, “Working with an artist like Ben, who was so open-minded and caring throughout the process, I was reminded of the joys of honest songwriting and the power it holds in a storytelling space.”

“It was serendipitous having Bea Lorenzo as a duet partner,” says Kheng, “She gave the piece a stunning voice and made the story all the more poignant. Being separated by miles due to the pandemic gave an added depth to the reality of the song.”

This was especially true when producing the music video for Good For A Time. Set in the empty late-night cityscape of Singapore and Manila, the music video depicts Kheng and Lorenzo as ex-lovers reuniting for the first time since their separation.

Singaporean Photographer and Director Lenne Chai took the helm. Inspired by her own experiences as a young teen, Chai wanted to capture the feeling of young love and longing. We follow Kheng and Lorenzo as they mull over their memories of being in love and exploring the city to extend their time together.

Given that Kheng and Lorenzo were in different countries at the time, filming was done concurrently with a remote team in Manila led by director Simon Te and cinematographer Renz Gonzalez.

“The experience was wonderful, and I’m so glad we pulled it off,” says Chai. “This would not have been possible without our hotel partners, Conrad Centennial and Conrad Manila, who supported our production in both cities.”

 

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March 4, 2022 by
Travel

WE’RE READY TO TAKE ON THE WORLD!

Guests seeking solitude, quiet, and calm in nature can finally embark on their long-awaited vacation plans to Banwa Private Island, the ultimate exclusive resort. There’s no better time than now to explore a magnificent hideaway gem situated in north-eastern Palawan, one of the world’s remaining natural biodiversity frontiers. Banwa Private Island, albeit remote, offers breathtaking views, abundant flora and animals, and powder-white sands in the blue Sulu Sea.

Take a plunge in the colorful marine life, go snorkeling or fun dive into the iridescent coral reefs.  Walk on the wild side in the lush, verdant nature trails.

Guests can choose to stay in any of the contemporary-designed villas or decide on an exclusive island charter and craft a dream holiday masterpiece.

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March 3, 2022 by
Food

Allow children to unpack a summer full of surprises with a Happy Meal from McDonald’s!

Summer is almost approaching, and children and parents alike are planning summer activities to learn, play, and explore together. McDonald’s is ready to give families a Summer of Wonders with its new Happy Meal promotion!

Every Happy Meal comes with a fun surprise toy or book for the kids! By simply adding Php 50 to each Happy Meal order, they can also earn a new Wonder Apron! These limited-edition McDonald’s apron designs are ideal for playtime, crafts, and everything in between.

This summer, families won’t have to worry about running out of things to do thanks to McDonald’s Happy Meal! Allow kids to use their imaginations and discover new ways to play with their Happy Meal toys and books, as well as collect all five Wonder Apron designs: the iconic McDonald’s Burger, the world-famous Fries, the Chicken McDo, McSpaghetti, and Drink.

The great summer isn’t over yet! Select drive-thrus will be done out in summer-themed decorations to provide a fun experience for the whole family.

With each Happy Meal, unleash a summer full of marvels for your kids! Until March 29, 2022, you can order by drive-thru, dine-in, or take-out. Visit McDonald’s Philippines on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram for more information and updates on this item.

March 2, 2022 by
Lifestyle, News

Proclamation of Support for Vice President Leonor Robredo’s Presidential Candidacy for the 2022 National Election

Let’s read the statement of support for the candidacy of Vice President Leonor Robredo as she runs for the position of president this 2022 Election:

In this coming election where we will cast our votes, let’s choose a leader that will greatly help our nation. A leader that will give hope and betterment to every Filipino that is aiming for a new governance. Let’s all unite and elect the best candidate this May 9, 2022.

March 2, 2022 by
Fashion

IN THE CLOTHING INDUSTRY, THE NEOPHYTE STREETWEAR BRAND MAKES A NAME FOR ITSELF, TONDO GETS A FLAGSHIP STORE

On February 26, CHRCTR Clothing, a premium clothing business originating in Laguna, will open its second store in Tondo, Manila, in honor of its first anniversary. The new entrant apparel business began operations in Bian, Laguna in February 2021, with the purpose of becoming known as a Philippine brand and making a mark in the international streetwear sector.

Strategically located in the most culturally diverse district in the city of Manila, the expansion and opening of CHRCTR Tondo Flagship Store echo the call of the brand to have a bold, compassionate, and distinctive personality for each individual.

“We are confident that in this rich-cultured streets of Tondo, CHRCTR Clothing will open the opportunity to our kababayan to be bold, be distinct, be the person they want to be,” said JB Gajita, Founder and Managing Director of CHRCTR Clothing. “We started with only 100 shirts on stock, now we are reaching thousands of brave souls nationwide.”

The new CHRCTR Tondo Flagship Store, which is located along Velasquez Street, will include the company’s whole product line, including shirts, pants, shoes, caps, socks, and its new HARI NG TONDO branded shirts. “We encourage everyone to wear the brand that best represents their personality since no one else is like you,” Gajita added.

Please see the following links for further information on CHRCTR Clothing: www.chrctrclothing.com is the company’s website.

 

February 26, 2022 by
Food

Greenwich invites the entire Barkada to taste their new seafood special

Greenwich unveils its seafood discoveries with its new Cajun Shrimp Overload Pizza and
Creamy Shrimp Spaghetti.

Find out who the SEAson’s biggest star is! Starting February 25 (in Luzon) and March 1 (in Visayas and Mindanao), Greenwich will introduce two new savory seafood items to its menu, but only for a short time! Greenwich is putting its own touch on pizza and pasta staples with fresh seafood tastes in its Cajun Shrimp Overload Pizza and Creamy Shrimp Spaghetti.

“Greenwich aims to continuously elevate the experience of every Filipino barkada and famkada, by introducing exciting offerings that respond to their meticulous cravings. We know that they will enjoy our new ultimate seafood discoveries that is shrimply overloaded in deliciousness and perfect for every bonding moment,” said Pam Reyes, Greenwich’s head of marketing.

One cannot go wrong with the Cajun Shrimp Overload Pizza which has an interestingly unique flavor. Its crust is topped with flavorful cajun sauce and is loaded with a generous sprinkle of seasoned shrimps, mushrooms, green bell peppers, sauteed onions, and three types of cheese. A 9-inch double-size pizza is priced at P319 only, whenever a pizza craving calls or when just spending quality time together.

Then there’s the Creamy Shrimp Spaghetti, which is a must-try. The fresh yet familiar taste comes from the variety of pasta and the creamy aligue-flavored sauce with shrimp and mushrooms. To add to the meaty flavors, it’s topped with grated parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. A single serving of this delectable dish is only P109, while a sharing pan ideal for three people, best enjoyed with family or friends, is only P240. Every seafood lover’s dream, these non-meat, seafood-based options provide comfort with every bite!

Greenwich’s newest pizza and pasta tastes will be available at www.greenwichdelivery.com, via the #5-55-55 hotline, Greenwich Barkada Messenger, GrabFood, Foodpanda, for take-out, or for dine-in at any of our stores, which can be located here: https://stores.jfc.com.ph/greenwich.html

 

About Greenwich 
Greenwich’s story began in 1971 as a small, family-owned store selling a selection of pizzas at the then Greenhills Commercial Center. As the brand’s pizzas grew in popularity, Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) took notice. In 1994, JFC acquired majority shares in Greenwich, infusing what was a family business with industry-leading competitiveness. New pizza variants and a variety of products were introduced through the years, creating a reputation for Greenwich as a maker of mouthwatering pizzas and pastas for the Filipino “barkada.” Today, Greenwich is the country’s biggest pizza and pasta chain with over 270 stores and counting, and home of the best-selling Hawaiian Overload®, All-in Overload®, and Lasagna Supreme®.
About Jollibee Group
Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC, also known as Jollibee Group) is one of the fastest-growing restaurant companies in the world. It operates in 34 countries, with over 5,800 stores globally with branches in the Philippines, United States, Canada, the People’s Republic of China, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Vietnam, Brunei, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Indonesia, Costa Rica, Egypt, Panama, Malaysia, South Korea, Japan, and India.
Jollibee Group has eight wholly-owned brands (Jollibee, Chowking, Greenwich, Red Ribbon, Mang Inasal, Yonghe King, Hong Zhuang Yuan, Smashburger); six franchised brands (Burger King, Panda Express, PHO24, and Yoshinoya in the Philippines; Dunkin’ and Tim Ho Wan in certain territories in China); 80% ownership of The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf; and 60% ownership in the SuperFoods Group that owns Highlands Coffee and PHO24.
Jollibee Group, through its subsidiary Jollibee Worldwide Pte. Ltd. (JWPL) owns 90% participating interest in Titan Dining LP, a private equity fund that ultimately owns the Tim Ho Wan brand. It also has a joint venture with the THW Group to open and operate THW restaurants in Mainland China. Jollibee Group also has a business venture with award-winning Chef Rick Bayless for Tortazo, a Mexican fast-casual restaurant business in the United States. Recently, the Jollibee Group announced that it will acquire 51% ownership of Milksha, a popular Taiwanese bubble tea brand.
Jollibee Group was named the Philippines’ most admired company by the Asian Wall Street Journal for ten years. It was also honored as one of Asia’s Fab 50 Companies and among the World’s Best Employers and World’s Top Female-Friendly Companies by Forbes. In 2020, Gallup awarded the Jollibee Group with the Exceptional Workplace Award, making it the first Philippine-based company to receive the distinction.
Jollibee Foods Corporation has grown brands that bring delightful dining experiences to its customers worldwide, thus spreading the joy of eating to everyone.
To learn more about Jollibee Group, visit www.jollibeegroup.com

 

 

February 25, 2022 by
Lifestyle, News

Coco Martin is a supporter of a new political party that advocates for livelihood and transportation

On Friday, February 25, Coco Martin, better known on-screen as Cardo Dalisay, is making the rounds as he launches his endorsement of a new partylist – AP Partylist #AkoyPilipino – rather than the partylist with the same name as his program. “Anuman ang hirap na ating pinagdadaanan, may kakampi na tayo…” Martin announced his new party-list group in a video that is already circulating online, with first nominee Rep. Ronnie Ong in action in the backdrop. “Ang AP Partylist ang tutulong magbigay ng trabaho at kabuhayan sa mga manggagawang Pilipino,” he goes on to say.

Rep. Ronnie Ong is Coco Martin’s long-time friend and is nicknamed by PeopleAsia as the “frontliner Congressman.” Ong is known for his various out-of-the-box COVID-19 Bayanihan projects since the first lockdown, such as his #LibrengSakay program for healthworkers, #LibrengGulay program for community kitchens, #LibrengTablets and E-skwela Hub e-learning centers for students and teachers.

Before the pandemic, Ong also supported senior citizens looking for employment through his Tulong Pangkabuhayan program, deploying various able-bodied and willing-to-work seniors at airports, public universities and government agencies. During the pandemic, he also helped out-of-work transport workers such as UV Express or FX drivers by employing them as #LibrengSakay drivers, as well as some laid-off ABS-CBN employees who found alternative work as contact tracers.

More than just Coco Martin, the all-star cast of Ang Probinsyano forming the famed “Task Force Agila,” has also expressed their support for AP Partylist on their social media pages, sharing the various advocacies of AP Partylist closest to them. “Mula po noong umpisa nakasama na namin si Cong. Ronnie, at kita namin na nagtrabaho talaga siya, naglingkod talaga siya. Kaya ngayon, ang #164 AP Partylist na kasama siya ang sinusuportahan na namin. Sana po ay suportahan niyo rin,” Coco Martin said.

Aside from the endorsement video, AP Partylist also collaborated with OPM artists Bassilyo, Sisa and Smugglaz with their “Ako’y Pilipino,” anthem that sings of the pride, perseverance, and hardwork of Filipinos. They sing, “Ikaw ay magtiwala, magtiwalang may magagawa. Ito na ang panahon, ang tamang pagkakataon, sa bawat daing mo’y magtutugon. Ako’y Pilipinong lumalaban, tumatapang, lalo kung nasusugatan, anumang pagsubok ang daanan, haharapin nang may kagitingan. Itaas mo ang noo, isigaw mo sa buong mundo, ako’y Pilipino.” Both videos are available on Youtube and on AP Party-list’s official social media pages.

“Dito na tayo sa biyaheng aasenso ang lahat ng Pilipino… AP Partylist #AkoyPilipino, number 164 sa balota,” Coco Martin says, inviting the audience to join him on his new journey with his new partylist. For further information, go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHAqU3Ie-mI  and  https://fb.watch/bnvpau0MFE/

February 25, 2022 by
Lifestyle

Scholastic Asia has named two Filipino children among the top ten young storytellers

 

2021 SAYSA Winners

Two Filipino children were among the ten winners of the Scholastic Asia Young Storytellers Award for 2021. (SAYSA). The virtual awarding ceremony took place on January 22, 2022.

Cassandra Ysabel Ignacio and Phoebe Niguidula were two of the ten finalists chosen by the SAYSA judges from among the 70 finalists chosen from over 1,700 applicants. From China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam, Scholastic Asia received read aloud entries.

Ms. Selina Lee, Vice President of Scholastic Asia, Ms. Christabel Pinto, Senior Director of Room to Read’s Global Literacy Program, Ms. Catherine Wu, Scholastic Asia’s Reading Ambassador, and Mr. Peter H. Reynolds, Award-winning Author and Illustrator, were among the SAYSA judges.

Among the 70 SAYSA finalists were these 14 Filipino kids, selected through public voting and judging by Scholastic Asia:

Cassandra Ysabel Ignacio St. Scholastica’s Academy of Marikina
Eeva Cambria Bazar Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
Haquila Guevarra San Sebastian School, Inc.
Jairo Stian Reolizo School of Saint Anthony
Kayla Nevaeh Donnatessa Caparas Casa Del Niño Montessori & Science High
Keizha Christine Salvosa Good Shepherd Cathedral School
Lady Alyssa Kate Tan Sacred Heart School – Ateneo de Cebu
Luke Adrianne Amaro School of Saint Anthony
Phoebe Niguidula St. Scholastica’s Academy of Marikina
Vernice May Bautista Our Lady of Perpetual Succor College
Wyanett Doydoy New Era University (Pampanga Branch)
Yasmin Binte Mohamed Yasin Asia Academic Integrated School
Ysabel Tampus Our Lady of Perpetual Succor College
Zairich Althea Castillo Taps Achiever Private School

 

Scholastic launched the Scholastic Asia Young Storytellers Award (SAYSA) in October 2021, leveraging the use of the digital space to provide a platform for children to showcase their many talents.  SAYSA invited readers aged 4 to 10 years to express their creativity through storytelling.

Scholastic wants to encourage children in Asia to be confident as they narrate and read from their favorite Scholastic storybook while instilling a competitive spirit and a sense of camaraderie among peers.  Moreover, Scholastic wants children to be able to share with other kids their love for books and reading.

With the successful inauguration of the Scholastic Asia Young Storytellers Award, Scholastic Asia has announced that SAYSA 2022 will be in October.

For over 100 years now, Scholastic has been championing a love for reading and learning all over the world.  In the Philippines, Scholastic is partners with over 250 schools in its Reading and Math Programs – PR1ME English and PR1ME Mathematics.  In PR1ME English, reading aloud to students by their teachers, parents, and peers is integral in nurturing students’ comprehension and critical thinking skills, and instilling in them a love for reading.  Scholastic Philippines is happy and proud that 9 out of the 14 Filipino kids who made it to Asia’s Top 70, including Cassandra and Phoebe, are from among its current partner schools in PR1ME English.

Scholastic Philippines is sharing the 14 SAYSA read aloud videos from the Philippines to the public as part of the WORLD READ ALOUD DAY (WRAD) Celebration in February.  The videos may be viewed on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmqSEvEhhWS82yS0s3y1W9A/videos

Scholastic Philippines is also sponsoring the Scholastic Voice of the Youth Awards, an interschool competition that amplifies the voice of Filipino youth via reading, writing, and speaking, as part of the WRAD Campaign. The competitions are open to Scholastic’s PR1ME English partners.

Visit scholasticph.com. for more information about Scholastic’s offerings.

 

 

 

 

February 23, 2022 by