1:30 a.m. November 17, 2024

HITMAKER Juan Karlos Labajo surprised everyone with an unexpected duet over the weekend with leading OPM female singer Moira dela Torre in a videoke stand in a mall on Friday singing to Juan Karlos’ hit “Medyo Ako.” 

Their collaboration was a sight to behold among all the people who were there to go shopping, only to see two young OPM belters do their magic. 

The two were also captured by netizens and their videos were uploaded on TikTok, which became viral, with more than 20,000 views in the first few hours since its upload.

“Actually, we would like to have some karaoke. Is it okay if we sing together? Just do not mind us, we will sing now,” Juan Karlos told the surprised crowd as they prepared to sing. “Thank you very much to all of you.” 

With their sudden collaboration happening inside the department store of SM North Edsa, fans are now hoping for Moira to have a participation in Juan Karlos’ upcoming concert to be held on November 29 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. 

In an earlier interview, Juan Karlos said that he is now hands on preparing for his first ever solo concert, which he said was a “dream come true” for him. 

He also stressed how music has influenced his life and how his songs can connect with the vulnerabilities of others. 

“Music has been a part of my life. I enjoy making music because it allows me to convey what I want and express how I feel. As artists, we should constantly allow our vulnerability to shine through, connecting and sharing it with others,” Juan Karlos said. 

Tickets for Juan Karlos’s debut concert, Juan Karlos Live, are still available at all SM Tickets outlets nationwide. “Juan Karlos LIVE!” is produced by UMG Philippines, Sindikato Studios, and Nathan Studios.

9:30 p.m. November 8, 2024

This year, OPPO once again shone at Paris Photo 2024. As the event’s global partner, the company celebrated global talents in mobile photography through the award ceremony of its imagine IF Photography Awards 2024. By exhibiting a retrospective of the best artworks from the competition, OPPO also showcased its humanistic vision.

“It is a great honor to participate in Paris Photo for two consecutive years and to showcase the exceptional global talents in mobile photography on this prestigious stage. The stunning photos captured with OPPO smartphones from around the world are a testament to OPPO’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of technological innovation.” said Olivella Liu, OPPO Global Brand Director. “Moreover, with the notion we bring to Paris this year, ‘A perfect day is made of nothing but every extraordinary moment that makes you want to take a shot,’ we also hope to further elaborate on OPPO’s understanding of photography, and more importantly, present the beauty of life and cultural diversity.”

imagine IF Photography Awards: Shining the Spotlight on the Global Stage

With over 1 million entries submitted from 81 countries and regions, the Imagine IF Photography Awards 2024 have brought together a vibrant showcase of global creativity and diversity. Following an extensive judging process, OPPO brought 56 award-winning works to Paris Photo and held an award ceremony, celebrating the creativity and cultural richness captured through mobile photography.

OPPO also invited Norwegian Art photographer and Hasselblad Master Tina Signesdottir Hult, a judge for the competition, along with award representatives, to share insights into their photographic journeys and the stories behind their works, providing the audience with a unique opportunity for in-depth engagement and exchange. Behind this shining event and the awarded entries, it is OPPO’s unremitting endeavor to enable users to “Capture the Beauty of Life with Ease,” to explore the humanistic significance of images by letting life itself become the protagonist, and to tell diversified stories from people across the globe.

“Dear Life” Exhibition: Harnessing the Power of Visual Storytelling

Themed around “Dear Life,” OPPO organized an exhibition at Paris Photo to showcase the winning entries from the imagine IF Photography Awards 2024 alongside the company’s official sample photos. The exhibition invites visitors on a deeply personal journey through four zones—Dear World, Dear Time, Dear Friend, and Dear Me—each capturing the beauty of life’s fleeting moments. Through these immersive sections, visitors embark on a heartfelt journey celebrating life, friendship, time, and self-reflection, with all images captured on OPPO smartphones.

Additionally, to tie these evocative stories together, OPPO presented its annual photography film Dear Life, a visual journey which evokes echoes in minds with the grandeur of nature, fleeting moments of life, the warmth of friendship, as well as inner exploration.

“Beyond the Image, Beyond Imagination.” The images presented by OPPO at Paris Photo 2024 go beyond an exhibition; they are snapshots of people’s lives, embodying emotional resonance and human traces left in the universe. By encouraging its users worldwide to unlock the potential of mobile photography and inviting them to capture the most delightful moments of their “Dear Life,” OPPO strives to inspire people everywhere to see the world through a new lens—one that values creativity, diversity, and the beauty of everyday life. For more information, please visit OPPO Paris Photo 2024 Online Exhibition.

6:26 p.m. April 11, 2024

Tanduay commemorates 170 years of mastery at rum-making with the launch of the Tanduay Heritage, a blend of rums matured through inter-island tropical aging.

“Tanduay Heritage pays homage to our Spanish roots in rum-making, back to our founding in 1854 during the Spanish period in our history. It also represents the brand’s strive for excellence throughout the years as it is blended from Tanduay’s finest reserves from different parts of the country,” said Roy Sumang, Tanduay International Business Development Manager.

Crafted From the Philippines’ Finest

While Tanduay Heritage is a Spanish-style rum, it is 100% crafted by Filipinos and was made in the country’s different islands. It is made from the reserved rums of Tanduay’s aging warehouses in Quiapo, Cabuyao, and Negros, and were column-distilled in Batangas and Negros.

The molasses used in making Tanduay Heritage also came from Negros, and the reserved rums that went into it were aged up to 19 years in oak barrels that were once used for bourbon.

For its packaging, Tanduay Heritage comes in an accordion-type gift box in black with streaks of gold, symbolizing a treasure that is being unveiled. Its bottle is also black and has a natural cork.

A Taste of Tanduay Heritage

Tanduay Heritage has a dark amber color, with elegant and sweet aromas of dried tropical fruits, vanilla, oak, and caramel. It has a medium, smooth, and fruity body and tastes of toffee, creme caramel, pepper, oak, and honey. It has a warming medium-long finish manifesting nuances of molasses cookie and raisin. It is bottled at 40% ABV.

Only 10,000 bottles of the Tanduay Heritage were made in a one-time production. It is available only until supplies last.

“This is one of the most expensive rums that we are introducing. In the U.S., it will retail at around $80 and here in the Philippines, it will be around PhP4,000,” Sumang said.

Tanduay Heritage is now available for purchase at select local and international stores. It will be available at shots.ph by April. For inquiries, please call Roy Kristoffer Sumang or Rianna Juarez at 8790-0500.