Call for Entries: Video Home Festival (Theme: Lockdown)

Video Home Festival (VHF), in cooperation with Movie Workers Welfare Foundation (MOWELFUND), Inc., is accepting entries until June 30, 2020. Theme: LOCKDOWN. You may have it in any genre that you prefer.

I AM Cardboard Philippines partners with Ayala Museum for its second VR diorama on Philippine History

Tech startup I AM Cardboard Philippines (IAC PH) recently launched another virtual reality diorama in partnership with Ayala Museum titled “Emergence of the Filipino Nation” that features iconic Philippine heroes Emilio Aguinaldo and Andres Bonifacio in a 10-minute, fully-immersive 360º virtual reality experience.

Tips on picking the right Live Streaming App

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You weren’t one of the first people to realize that using apps for live streaming can make a huge difference on how entertained you will be. Over the past years, live streaming apps have become more popular. You can now download the application on your phone. This will help you access different channels, different shows, music, and movies whenever you want to. Do you think that now is the right time for you to make a choice?

ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID 2017: "Just Love Ngayong Christmas" (Music Video)

Thirty eight (38) Kapamilya artists joined their voices in this hymn of love, kindness and faith with the new Christmas Station ID of ABS-CBN for 2017 entitled, "Just Love Ngayong Christmas." The message of love comes from the words written by Robert Labayen, Lloyd Oliver Corpuz and Christian Faustino. The moving melody was composed by Jimmy Antiporda.

Vision Petron Art Competition 2015: Full List of Winners

On its 15th year as an award-winning national student art competition, Vision Petron recently announced the winners of the 2015 competition themed Lakbay Kasiyahan: Our Journey of Happiness.

The winning artworks are featured in Petron’s corporate gifts and merchandising materials for 2016. Petron’s corporate gifts and merchandising materials for 2016, including an e-calendar with inspirational quotes, feature the winning artworks of students from all over the country. Particularly gratifying is the fact that the Vision Petron 2015 winners are well represented from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao—proof of the huge pool of Filipino artistic talent among the youth.

Tribute to our Miss Universe 2015 Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, confidently beautiful with a humble heart

Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach's victory being crowned Miss Universe 2015 was such an overwhelming and uplifiting spirit for the Philippines, and to all the Filipinos around the world, after a 42-year drought of the coveted title. If you know what Pia has gone through since she first competed in Binibining Pilipinas 2013 (Miss Philippines 2013) winning only as 1st runner-up and competing again in 2014 but did not win any title, you will understand more how her achievement means to her and to this nation.

1st YouTube FanFest Philippines at Marriott Hotel Manila | June 26, 2015

YouTube stars from the Philippines and around the world gather for the first YouTube FanFest live in Manila, Philippines on June 26, 2015 at 7:30pm at Marriott Hotel Grand Ballroom in Pasay City.

Youtube creators and celebrities who will be at the event include: Abra, AJ Rafael, Allstar Productions, Ana Victorino, Bethany Mota, Bogart The Explorer, PaperbugTV, Caspar Lee, Chicser, Donnalyn Bartolome, Jireh Lim, Kristine from RealAsianBeauty, Kurt Hugo Schneider, Lloyd Cafe Cadena, Loonie, Lyrically Deranged Poet, Macy Kate, Mich Liggayu, Oli White, and Thatcher Joe

Melai and Maja perform a parody of "Chandelier"

Melai Cantiveros and Maja Salvador perform a parody of the song, "Chandelier." 
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Pinterest's new messaging feature

When I first discovered Pinterest in 2012, I got so interested in this platform because of the many possibilities with regard to sharing and learning by "pinning" or "repinning." The platform coined its word from the words "pin" (like pinning or tacking something on a corkboard or whiteboard) and "interest." 

12th Indie Un-Film Competition (2015)

The Green Media Group of De La Salle University, in cooperation with the DLSU-Culture & Arts Office, brings back the 12th Indie Un-Film, an Intercollegiate Digital Film Competition. Submit your entries and get a chance to win over Php 30,000 worth of prizes. Submission of entries is from September 1, 2014 to January 13, 2015.

Visit http://indieun-film.tumblr.com for more information on the competition, guidelines, and the application form. For any inquiries, don't hesitate to message via their Facebook page, get in touch with them on Twitter (@iufgmg), or contact Rachelle Ong at 0906-569-7174.

IUF 2015. Let your stories unfold.

1st YouTube Music Awards 2013: List of Winners & Nominees

The 1st YouTube Music Awards was held at Pier 36 in Manhattan, New York City on November 3, 2013.

Fully Recorded: YouTube Music Awards

Here is the complete list of winners & nominees per category:

VIDEO OF THE YEAR

WINNER: Girls' Generation, I Got A Boy

Barack Obama vs Mitt Romney, Epic Rap Battles of History

Demi Lovato, Heart Attack

Justin Bieber (featuring Nicki Minaj), Beauty and A Beat

Lady Gaga, Applause

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis (featuring Mary Lambert), Same Love

Miley Cyrus, We Can't Stop

One Direction, Best Song Ever

Psy, Gentleman

Selena Gomez, Come & Get It

CCP Library waives entrance fee

RESEARCHERS, students and teachers and the general public may now enter the Cultural Center of the Philippines Library free of charge.

The free admission policy was recently adopted by the CCP management in order to provide the public with free access to the CCP library collection, facilities and services. In doing so, the CCP hopes to augment the lack of materials and resources in public school libraries. The CCP also seeks to contribute to the government’s mass education.

The Metropolitan Opera presents "AÏDA" at the CCP | March 19, 2013

FOR the first time, the Cultural Center of the Philippines, in cooperation with the Opera Guild Foundation of the Philippines, features screenings of the latest operatic productions by the Metropolitan Opera through digital technology, starting with Giuseppe Verdi’s AÏDA in high definition video and full dolby sound at the CCP Tangahalang Aurelio Tolentino (Little Theater) on March 19, 2013 at 3pm and 8pm.

Department of Tourism partners with Jollibee to make it ‘More Fun’ in the Philippines

 

(L-R) Bogart the Explorer, Jollibee VP for Marketing Albert Cuadrante, Jollibee President Jose Miñana, Jollibee, DOT Sec. Ramon Jimenez, Jr. and DOT Asst. Secretary, Eugene Kaw

Jollibee, the country’s number one fast-food chain and the Department of Tourism (DOT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to formalize their partnership for the tourism campaign, It’s More Fun in the Philippines.

Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez Jr. and Jollibee Philippines President Jose “Pepot” Miñana graced a simple signing ceremony held on October 11, 2012 at the DOT office in Manila. Also in attendance were Jollibee Vice-President for Marketing Albert Cuadrante, DOT Assistant Secretary Eugene Kalaw, Director Evelyn Cajigal and Director Rica Bueno.

2012 MTV Video Music Awards (Winners & Nominees)

The 2012 MTV Video Music Awards was held on September 6, 2012 (Thursday) in Los Angeles, California. Below is the complete list of winners and nominees per category. The winners are in BOLD letters.

Video of the Year

Rihanna, “We Found Love,” featuring Calvin Harris

Katy Perry, “Wide Awake”

Gotye, “Somebody That I Used To Know”

Drake feat. Rihanna, “Take Care”

M.I.A., “Bad Girls”

Best New Artist

One Direction, “What Makes You Beautiful”

Fun. feat. Janelle Monae, “We Are Young”

Carly Rae Jepsen, “Call Me Maybe”

Frank Ocean, “Swim Good”

The Wanted, “Glad You Came”

Top 10 Most Viewed Youtube Videos of 2011

Rewatch this year's most viewed Youtube videos of 2011. Fil-Am Youtube sensation Maria Aragon's cover of Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" landed on the 8th spot.  And this is the only time I got to know about Karmin (a duo act from Boston, Massachusetts - Amy Heidemann & Nic Noonan) and their music blew me away! Their cover of "Look At Me Now" by Chris Brown featuring Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes made it on the 6th spot. I'm now a new fan!

I suggest watch #6 first, #8 second, then watch the rest in random order. Watch all the 10 videos below. Enjoy!

2hog: tula-dula-musika-pelikula on Dec. 14 at PETA

Everyone is invited to attend 2hog: tula-dula-musika-pelikula on December 14, 2011 (6:00PM) at the PETA Theater Center. Featured are the moving poems (cinépoetry) of Carlos Palanca Awardee, Renato L. Santos: Rap(SA), Awit, Dorm Blues, Harana, Tula, Alimuom Sa Katapusan ng Marso, Ewan Lang Atbpang Kuwan and Pssst...Pssst... This project is in collaboration with the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA).

The videos were directed by PETA Artistic Director, Maribel Legarda. Admission is FREE. There's free cocktails too!

TV5 Christmas Station ID for 2011

TV5 has launched its new Christmas station ID for 2011 entitled “Krismas Mas Mas Masaya” during the network's Christmas Party for the press on December 5, 2011 (Monday).

The Christmas Station ID of TV5 features the following stars: Sharon Cuneta (who sang the jingle), Nora Aunor, Lorna Tolentino, Dolphy, Aga Muhlach, Edu Manzano, Vic Sotto, Gelli de Belen, JC de Vera, Nadine Samonte, Oyo Sotto, Wendell Ramos, Jay Manalo, Zoren Legaspi, Tonton Gutierrez, Alex Gonzaga, Mr. Fu, Kean Cipriano, Dina Bonnevie, Arci Muñoz, Danica Paner, Phil and James Younghusband, Lucy Torrez-Gomez, Shalani Soledad, Alice Dixson, Richard Gomez, Ruffa Gutierrez, Ryan Agoncillo, Joey de Leon, and Willie Revillame. 

From the news and public affairs, featured also are: The Tulfo Brothers, Cheryl Cosim, Atty. Persida Acosta, Cristine Babao, Amy Perez, Paolo Bediones and Luchi Cruz-Valdez.

TV5 Christmas Station ID for 2011

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23rd Gawad CCP para sa Alternatibong Pelikula at Video (Nov 22-25, 2011)

The 23rd Gawad CCP para sa Alternatibong Pelikula at Video (23rd CCP Independent Film & Video Competition & Festival) will be held on November 22-25, 2011 at Tanghalang Manuel Conde (Dream Theatre), Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) in Manila. This is Asia's longest-running indie film festival. Admission is FREE.

Schedule of Screenings:

November 22 (Tues)

SHORT FEATURE Programme 1 (2 hrs 02 mins)

22 Nov/Tue (10:00AM)

123 by Carlo G. Obispo
364 by Rolson Chester G. Ilao
3four by Anne Christabel de Leon
AbE by Charles Aaron Salazar
Agaw by Ronnie Sapinoso
Alibi by Perry Escaño
Apuhap by Geza Jayson, Paulle Olivenza
Awit ni Maria by Nica Santiago
Baby by Carl Joseph E. Papa

Ask President Noynoy Aquino questions for YouTube WorldView Asia

This is our chance to be heard and get real answers straight from our President. Ask President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino any question for the first-ever YouTube WorldView Interview in Asia. Ask questions until October 28, 2011.

Upload video or text questions. You can also vote for your favorite questions. He will answer our questions live on November 4, 2011 at 1PM (Manila Time). This special event is presented to us by ABSCBNnews.com and ANC: The ABS-CBN News Channel.