Sun Life Philippines continues tradition of being a Trusted Brand among Filipinos

Sun Life of Canada (Philippines), Inc. once again bags the Platinum Award in the Life Insurance category of the recently concluded Trusted Brand Awards organized by Reader’s Digest.

The Platinum Award is considered the highest honor in the Trusted Brand Awards, as there is only one sole winner bestowed with such honor. The recognition is wholly based on consumer voting, where over 8,000 individuals in the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Taiwan rate 50 categories of products and services according to their trustworthiness, credibility, quality, value, innovation, social responsibility, and understanding of customer needs. 

2nd Philippine LEAF Awards: Call for Nominatons Extended

The recently concluded press conference held last December 2, 2023, announced the significant updates for the upcoming "LEAF Tertulia at Parangal 2024." The press conference, which took place at the Manila Clock Tower Museum in Manila, was a prelude to the much-anticipated 2nd edition of the Philippine LEAF Awards.

"The LEAF Tertulia at Parangal 2024 is not just any ordinary awards ceremony. It will celebrate the best in Philippine Culture and the Arts -- Past, Present, Future. True Filipino Artists will be an integral part of this grand event," emphasized LEAF Founder and Head Juror for Music, Frank G. Rivera. Rivera shared the stage with current LEAF President, esteemed TV and live events director, CJ Andaluz, who also serves as the Creative and Managing Director of Pixel Art Media Production Company.

Rex Education takes home awards at 21st Manuel L. Quezon Gawad Parangal, 45th Catholic Mass Media Awards

Rex Education was recently recognized at the 21st Manuel L. Quezon Gawad Parangal and the 45th Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA).

The Quezon Gawad Parangal is held annually in October as part of the local government’s celebration of the city’s founding. The 2023 awards ceremony recognized individuals and institutions who were exemplary in the fields of social work, environment and sanitation, law and justice, business and entrepreneurship, and science and technology.

SM Supermalls' Lady Security Guard Gilren Bajado honored for exemplary act

Gilren Bajado, lady security guard of RJC Security Solutions, was recognized as the Outstanding Security Guard of the Year at the 43rd Founding Anniversary of the Civil Security Group at Camp Crame. The recognition ceremony was presided over by PNP Chief PGen Benjamin C. Acorda Jr. SM Supermalls Customer Relations Services Senior Assistant Vice President Mr. Almus J. Alabe and Regional CRS Manager Harold James E. Herrera were also in attendance to witness the awarding ceremony.

Asian Academy Creative Awards (AAA) 2022: Full List of Winners (Night 2)

The Asian Academy Creative Awards (AAA) 2022 revealed its winners for Night 2 on December 8, 2022 (Thursday) in Singapore. This event was held concurrently with the Asia Television Forum and Market.

Full List of Winners (Night 2):

Best Actor in a Leading Role

Korea 🇰🇷

Jung Hae-in – “D.P.”

Climax Studio/Netflix

Best Actor in a Supporting Role

Taiwan 🇹🇼

Wu Kang-Ren – “Light The Night”

Bossdom/Netflix

Best Actress in a Leading Role

Philippines 🇵🇭

Jodi Chrissie Sta. Maria – “The Broken Marriage Vow”

ABS-CBN

Best Actress in a Supporting Role

Taiwan 🇹🇼

Liou Yiin-Shang – “Still Me”

Tzu Chi Culture And Communication Foundation

Best Cinematography

India 🇮🇳

Shreya Dube – “Thar”

Anil Kapoor Film Company/Netflix

Best Comedy Performance

Singapore. 🇸🇬

Mark Lee – “It’s All Your Fault!”

Wawa Pictures/Ministry Of Communications & Information (Singapore)

Best Comedy Program

New Zealand 🇳🇿

“Kid Sister”

Greenstone TV/ TVNZ/ NZ On Air

Best Direction (Fiction)

India 🇮🇳

Basil Joseph – “Minnal Murali”

Weekend Blockbusters/Netflix

Best Drama Series

Korea 🇰🇷

“Twenty Five Twenty One”

Studio Dragon, Hwa&Dam Pictures, CJ ENM

Best Entertainment Host

Hong Kong SAR 🇭🇰

Johnson Lee – “Family Feud”

Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB)

Best Feature Film

Japan 🇯🇵

“Asakusa Kid”

Nikkatsu & Django Film/Netflix

Best General Entertainment, Game or Quiz Program

Korea 🇰🇷

“My Boyfriend Is Better”

CJ ENM

Best Music or Dance Program

Australia 🇦🇺

“Eurovision – Australia Decides – Gold Coast 2022”

Blink TV Production/SBS Australia/Tourism & Events Queensland

Best Non Scripted Entertainment

Australia 🇦🇺

“Eurovision – Australia Decides – Gold Coast 2022”

Blink TV Production/SBS Australia/Tourism & Events Queensland

Best Screenplay

Korea 🇰🇷

Noh Hee-Kyung – “Our Blues”

Studio Dragon/GTIST/CJ ENM

Best Single Drama/Telemovie/Anthology Episode

India 🇮🇳

“Qatil Haseenaon Ke Naam” (“Ode to Femme Fatales”)

Zee Zindagi/Zee5/Zee Entertainment

Best Theme Song/Title Theme

Thailand 🇹🇭

“Who Am I” By Bright, Win, Dew, Nani For F4 Thailand:

Boys Over Flowers

GMMTV

Best Visual/Special FX in TV / Feature Films

Australia 🇦🇺

“Elvis”

Method Studios/Warner Bros.

LeapOut takes home awards at the Marketing Excellence 2022

A first-time contender at the Marketing Excellence Awards, LeapOut made its mark, winning not just one or two but three awards.

LeapOut proudly claimed three trophies at the 2022 Marketing Excellence Awards held last December 1st, New Coast Hotel, Manila.

5th EDDYS Award (2022): Full List of Nominees

Despite the previous years’ quarantine restrictions arising from spikes of coronavirus cases, the film industry still thrived and came out with finished works that The Eddys, an annual awarding ceremony organized by the Society of Philippines Entertainment Editors (SPEEd), now honors in its anticipated event.

The Atom Araullo Specials, sole Filipino film nominated at the Asia Contents Awards

GMA Network's “The Atom Araullo Specials: Munting Bisig” is nominated for Best Asian Documentary at the 4th 아시아콘텐츠어워즈 Asia Contents Awards (ACA) happening on October 8 during the Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM) of the 부산국제영화제 Busan International Film Festival (BIFF). 

Malacañang confers 8 new National Artists for 2022

Malacañang Palace declared eight ( 8 ) new National Artists for 2022, namely Agnes Locsin for Dance, Salvacion Lim-Higgins for Design (Fashion), Nora Villamayor a.k.a Nora Aunor, Ricardo “Ricky” Lee and Marilou Diaz-Abaya for Film and Broadcast Arts, Gemino Abad for Literature, Fides Cuyugan-Asensio for Music, and Antonio “Tony” Mabesa for Theater.

On June 10, 2022, Malacanang Palace, upon joint recommendation of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), officially announced the eight ( 8 ) new National Artists by virtue of Proclamation no. 1390.

The Order of National Artist, established under Proclamation no. 1001 signed in 1972, is the highest national recognition conferred upon Filipinos who have made distinct contributions to the development of the Philippine arts and culture.

For more information about the Order of  National Artist Awards, visit https://ncca.gov.ph/about-culture-and-arts/culture-profile/national-artists-of-the-philippines/

57th Baeksang Arts Awards: Full List of Nominees

The 57th Baeksang Arts Awards (also known as the Paeksang Arts Awards) has just announced its nominees for the Television and Film categories on April 12.  The award is instituted by Ilgan Sports and JTBC Plus, affiliates of the JoongAng Ilbo.

Chang Key-young, the founder of Hankook Ilbo newspaper, introduced the award in 1965. It was presented using his pen name, 'Baeksang.' It is considered to be one of the prestigious awards in Korea.

46th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF 2020): Full List of Winners

The 46th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Gabi ng Parangal was held last December 27 (Sunday). The awards night was done online hosted by actor Marco Gumabao and Miss International 2016 Kylie Verzosa. 

Ten (10) movies competed in this year's festival, which are streamed on-demand via Upstream and GMovies.

4th Pista ng Pelikula Pilipino (PPP): Full List of Winners and Nominees

Cleaners by Glenn Barit came through with flying colors at the virtual #PPP4SamaAll Awards Night of the 4th Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP) organized by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP).

 

Cleaners bagged six awards out of 10 nominations: Best Picture, Best Director for Barit, Best Supporting Actress for Gianne Rivera, Special Citation for Ensemble Performance for Leomar Baloran, Julian Narag, and Carlo Mejia, Best Production Design for Alvin Francisco, and Best Musical Score for Barit.

CCP announces recipients of 2020 Gawad CCP Para sa Sining

The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) announced last July 5 the recipients of this year's Gawad CCP Para sa Sining. 

TWELVE individuals, a performing group and a publication have been named recipients of the 2020 Gawad CCP Para sa Sining for their outstanding achievements and contributions to Philippine arts and culture.

Nominations for the 93rd Oscar Awards extended to February 28, 2021

Next year's #Oscars will happen on April 25, 2021.

Here's what else you need to know:

- The eligibility period for the Oscars will be extended to February 28, 2021

- Nominations will be announced on March 15, 2021

- Academy Museum of Motion Pictures  will open on April 30, 2021

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56th Baeksang Arts Awards: Full List of Winners

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The international well-acclaimed hit Parasite won the Grand Prize for Film and the KBS2 drama When the Camellia Blooms won the Grand Prize for Television at the 56th Baeksang Arts Awards held at the KINTEX Hall in Ilsan, Gyeonggi Province on June 5, 2020.

For the first time, the ceremony was held without an audience due to the regulations against the Covid-19 pandemic. The event was hosted for the third time by Shin Dong Yup, Suzy, and Park Bo Gum.

24th Asian TV Awards: Full List of Winners

Best Male and Female Performance in Digital Martin Del Rosario and Chanya McClory with Machida Surthikilhanich

Asian artists and talents were given spotlight during the second day of the 24th Asian Television Awards, held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater at Resorts World Manila on Saturday, January 11, 2020.

A total of 18 awards were given on Saturday, honoring the best performances, TV shows, and networks in the region, chosen by an expert panel of more than 50 judges from all over Asia.

Manila all set for the 24th Asian Television Awards

Some of Asia’s brightest and most promising stars are set to arrive in the Philippines this weekend to attend the 24th Asian Television Awards, to be held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater of Resorts World Manila in Pasay City from January 10 to 12, 2020.

Top stars and artists nominated at the 24th Asian TV Awards

The best and brightest TV stars and artists of the region are nominated at the 24th Asian Television Awards, which will be held at the Newport Performing Arts Theaters at the Resorts World Manila in Pasay City from January 10 to 12, 2020. 

32nd Saint Teresa of Calcutta Award (2019): Call for Nominations

The Saint Teresa of Calcutta Awards (STCA) Committee, together with partners Junior Chamber International Manila (JCI Manila) and the Alfonso Yuchengo Foundation (AY Foundation), is once more in search for a “silent hero,” who have embodied Saint Teresa’s strong humanitarian values and have emulated her examples through their own works and accomplishments. 

10th Asia CEO Awards (2019): Open for Nominations

The Asia CEO Awards started in 2010 with a single vision: to celebrate and recognize the best practices of the different companies and industries that contribute to the economy, and inspire more people to follow suit. All of this contributes to goal of the Asia CEO Events group, which is to build the country and help drive it to first world status.