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‘The Guardian’ movie a PH-Korea collaboration
January 16, 2024 6:30 p.m.
An exciting collaboration between the Philippines and South Korea is about to happen in one of the year 2024’s newest flicks.
Filipino fans of K-movies are in for a treat as they watch their favorite Korean stars in a film set in the Philippines.
Starring Nam Woo Hyun, vocalist of Korean idol group Infinite, together with Steel Rain and Alchemy of Souls actress Park Eun Hye, and Hallyu star Han Jae Seok, movie “The Guardian” will soon be in Philippine cinemas.
The Guardian is an action-drama film about a loving son who will do anything and everything for his mother. Watch Nam Woo Hyun’s character rescue his mother from trouble.
Park Do Jun (Nam Woo Hyun) and his mother Mi-jin (Park Eun Hye) are Korean nationals who moved to the Philippines.
Back in Korea, Do Jun showed talent in taekwondo and dreamt of becoming a national player, but he gave that all up to be with his mom.
Though Do Jun has a great amount of love for his mother, they’ve always had a strained relationship because of Mi-jin’s gambling addiction.
Over the years, Mi-jin’s gambling problem worsened to the point that Do Jun dropped out of college to find a job and support himself. He befriends Sandara (Yassi Pressman), who dreams of becoming a K-pop star, and Coco (Eric Ejercito) at work and fast becomes friends.
Mi-jin disappears and Do Jun receives word that they were kidnapped by the notorious gang leader (Han Jae Seok), who runs the largest Korean criminal organization in the Philippines.
It’s now up to Do Jun to rescue Mi-jin no matter what. As he risks his life and everything that he has, will he be able to succeed, or will Do Jun be too late to protect his mother?
Wesley Villarica owner of Parallax Studio announced a co- production between Parallax Studio, Robosheep Studios, GV Labs, Will Studios, Viva Films and Ovation Productions for the film “The Guardian”.
Robosheep Studios is a pioneering film, video and VFX company in the Philippines enabled for on-set virtual production. Powered by Unreal Engine’s real-time 3D creation, complex visual effects normally done in postproduction can now be captured in-camera, allowing for greater creative control and flexibility for directors and producers. Combining its locally engineered LED stage and virtual camera tracking, Robosheep can turn immersive digital worlds into living sets for film, TV, virtual reality and the upcoming media platforms of the future.
Parallax Studio supplies the demand for lifestyle, fashion, food, product, and other corporate photography and video production needs. The studio offers high end camera and lighting equipment, as well as rental spaces . It offers a wide variety of equipment and services for creatives to achieve infinite visual possibilities.
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Katapult Digital chairman to conduct free brand-building conference in Manila on Thursday
GLOBAL CEO and sports coach James Michael Lafferty will be returning to Manila for a one-day business conference on how to build a top brand nowadays in the age of fast-growing technological revolutions at the Hilton Hotel Newport on Thursday.
Lafferty, the coach and personal adviser of two-time Olympian and Asia’s No. 1 pole vault king EJ Obiena, will conduct a free 2 to 4 p.m. exclusive networking talk on mastering the art of building global brands in an era of rapidly evolving consumer presence.
The two-hour free conference entitled “Building Global Brands” for a limited 30-person attendees plus a livestream availability is organized by Lafferty, who is the chairman of Katapult Digital, and their CEO Francis Uy.
Lafferty, who was recently named for the fourth time as one of the top 100 CEOs by Forbes, has held CEO positions in some of the most iconic branded companies including Procter and Gamble and Coca-Cola.
He is considered one of the world’s leading experts on branding.
Aside from Obiena, former Southeast Asian Games long jump queen Marestella Torres-Sunang was also one of the Filipino national athletes mentored by Lafferty up to now.
Uy will also discuss the Revolution of Artificial Intelligence and Hyper-Targeting and discover how AI and precision marketing are transforming growth strategies and redefining success in the digital age.
For inquiries and interested parties, please RSVP now before spots fill up: Email: roland.espiritu@katapultdigital.com Contact: +639064993789
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SM Super Pets Club offers more than paw-sibilities with new Facebook group
9:40 p.m. November 5, 2024
Calling all fur parents! The SM Super Pets Club Facebook group has officially launched in partnership with Grab Pet, and exclusive promos await! Connect with other pet owners, gain first dibs on new discounts from partner brands, and receive free consultations from veterinarians–all by joining the SM Super Pets Club.
The launch, held at SM Aura’s Paw Park on October 19, 2024, brought together excited pet parents for an afternoon filled with fun, bonding, and exclusive freebies. Pets arrived in their best costumes for a contest that saw both parents and furry friends show off their ensembles on stage.
Paw-syal at SM is now easier than ever with Grab Pet, which allows passengers to bring their fur-babies along for the ride.
SM Supermalls continues to be a pet-friendly space, with this latest initiative creating an interactive hub for pet owners to share their experiences, tips, and more. Fur parents can expect more exciting events, deals, and community activities as the group expands.
Want to see more highlights from the launch event and learn more about the paw-sibilities that await you? Watch the video here:
If you haven’t yet joined the SM Super Pets Club Facebook group, now is the perfect time to do so. For more information, visit www.smsuperpetsclub.com or follow SM Supermalls on all social media.
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DITO earns global recognition with 5 awards at 21st International Business Awards
8:00 p.m. November 4, 2024
DITO Telecommunity, the fastest-growing telco in the country, continues to prove its grounds as it recently bagged five awards at the recently concluded 21st International Business Awards (IBA) held in Istanbul, Turkey.
DITO won two silver awards- Influencer Marketing Campaign of the Year and Communications or PR Campaign of the Year-Social Media-Focused – for its Galing DITO 2024 campaign, which was launched early this year and headlined by the emerging Pinoy Pop boy group Alamat.
Moreover, DITO’s commitment to innovation was recognized with three bronze awards- Marketing Disruptor of the Year, User-Centered Redesign Drives Conversions Category: Achievement in User Experience, and Fastest-growing Company of the Year in Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. These awards underscore DITO’s relentless pursuit of enhancing connectivity and customer service experience for the Filipino people.
According to Evelyn Jimenez, DITO Chief Revenue Officer for Consumer Business, these internationally acclaimed awards reinforce DITO’s position as a dynamic force in the Philippine telecommunications industry.
“As a young telco, we’re honored by these global recognitions that not only validate our team’s hard work and dedication but also cement our position in the Philippine telco industry,” Jimenez said.
“The GalingDITO campaign, which champions Filipino talent and excellence, was one of our key initiatives this year. This campaign is more than just an avenue to spotlight homegrown talents but also a reflection of our continuous commitment towards empowering more Filipinos powered by our inclusive, next-generation technology,” Jimenez added.
The IBA, also known as the “International Stevies,” is the world’s premier business awards program, recognizing outstanding achievements in various industries worldwide.
For more information, check out @DITOphofficial at Facebook and Instagram or visit https://dito.ph/.