Jollibee, the #1 fast-food chain is also #1 in digital engagement

The Philippines’ #1 fast-food chain is also #1 in digital engagement. For decades, Jollibee has been capturing the taste buds of Filipinos with its langhap-sarap treats. Lately, the brand has been winning over the hearts of millions online with hit-after-hit digital content.

According to a report by Community Plus, a social listening tool used by various global brands, from January to June 2017, Jollibee outranked all other brands in the quick service restaurant category, particularly in Facebook where it garnered a majority 37% share of engagement, twice greater than its biggest foreign competitor. Social media intelligence tool Thoughtbuzz also reports that Jollibee is the #1 most talked about QSR brand, registering 1.5 million mentions in various digital platforms; almost triple that of its competitors in the same period.

Jollibee Global Brand Chief Marketing Officer and PH Marketing Head, Francis Flores shares, “Jollibee’s stellar digital success has been key to sustaining our market leadership in the country, across all our major target markets.”

Flores adds, “Through world-class, highly engaging online content and digital innovations, we will continue to break the internet to reinforce our position as the Philippines’ most loved, most talked about brand. For us in Jollibee, capturing the hearts of the Filipinos online (and offline) is the ultimate reward.”

The Kwentong Jollibee Success
The brand’s original short-film series, Kwentong Jollibee, has gone viral multiple times this year, and has earned multiple accolades not only from netizens but from industry leaders globally.

In February, the highly-evocative “Vow”, “Date”, and “Crush” Valentine’s videos successfully wooed the online audience with over 50 million views on Facebook and YouTube, about 1.3 million shares, 7.5 million in engagement, and 82 million reach (72% organic reach). The buzz of Kwentong Jollibee’s Valentine series generated over P150 million in free PR and media values as well.
The viral success of the Kwentong Jollibee episodes continued towards mid-year with “Parangal” and “Powers”—back-to-back moving tributes to the sacrifices of moms and the heroic deeds of dads, to provide a comfortable life for the family—as the Mother’s Day and Father’s Day videos garnered positive reactions from netizens and received 8.1 million and 7 million views, respectively.

The Kwentong Jollibee series’ most recent viral hit, “Apo” is proof not only of the enterprise’s sustained success but of Jollibee’s digital content mastery. A Grandparents’ Day special, “Apo” follows a young man recalling his happy childhood memories as he makes his way back home to the embrace of his “second parents”. With a whopping 29 million reach, over 14.2 million views and an engagement of 1.1 million, Jollibee’s special grandparents’ day tribute solidified the brand’s online leadership.

The most recent viral short film was coupled with a heart-tugging CSR effort, Grand Thank You Project, and a special video feature titled “Handog para kay Lola Belen”. The project recognizes hardworking grandparents and gives back the love with a Grandparents’ Day feast for their family and other forms of support such as financial aid. On the Grand Thank You Project’s second year, Jollibee features Lola Belen, a grandmother from Pangasinan who tirelessly sells local delicacies at a nearby Jollibee branch to provide for her loved ones. The video feature reached over 7.7 million netizens and 5.2 million views.

An Array of World-Class Digital Content
Apart from the emotional Kwentong Jollibee short films, Jollibee has also produced a number of successful online campaigns that have gotten netizens abuzz: from the impressive dance skills of the lovable mascots Jollibee and Friends in the JolliDance Showdown series with more than 29 million Facebook and YouTube views, the quirky quick escape tricks of JolliSavers for every Petsa de Peligro that reached more than 24 million views, to the sumptuous and heartwarming Chickenjoy campaigns that generated more than 28 million views.

Jollibee also introduced digital engagement innovations such as the Twitter Intercept, which uses social listening to be able to suggest various Jollibee products depending on day part and topic. This exercise rendered a 50% growth in conversation and craving for Jollibee and its products on Twitter.

The brand also launched the JolliDance Showdown App—the first augmented reality experience in the local QSR industry. With the free app, kids can turn the Jolly Joy Box of their Jolly Kids Meal into an interactive platform to bring to life a dancing Jollibee, compose their own dance tunes, and personalize their avatars for a unique augmented reality experience. To date, the app has registered more than 100,000 downloads.

Together, these efforts have led to astounding share of voice and share of engagement results across the QSR market for Jollibee on the digital platform.

There are definitely more exciting digital content from Jollibee to look forward to in the coming months.  Make sure to follow Jollibee on Facebook (facebook.com/jollibeephilippines), on YouTube (youtube.com/jollibeedigital1), and stay updated on Jollibee’s viral hits on Instagram and Twitter @jollibee.

Tips for a healthier coffee experience

We have always turned to coffee whenever we need an instant pick-me-up. This is especially true now that we can enjoy coffee anytime, anywhere with the rising popularity of ready-to-drink coffee.

And it’s no mystery why. Coffee, with its caffeine, does a lot of amazing things; it can increase our energy levels, it can make our brain more alert and focused, and it can enhance our mood, among other notable benefits. These make coffee the go-to energy booster for us who want to get things done before deadline or just get through the afternoon on a cold, rainy Monday.

However, caffeine also has side effects that may hinder us from enjoying coffee as much as we want. To help eliminate these side effects, below are important points to consider if you want only the best that coffee can offer, whether you’re a first-time coffee drinker or a certified coffee aficionado.

For the first time-coffee drinker…

Listen to your body
According to a paper published by the International Life Sciences Institute last April, an adult can consume up to four cups of coffee a day without feeling any discomfort. This is only on average for adults, though. Since the effects of caffeine vary greatly from person to person, the best way to know how much caffeine your body can ingest without problems is by listening to it. If you feel anything weird after your second cup, then stop at two cups.

Avoid drinking on an empty stomach
For some, drinking coffee on an empty stomach can result in unpleasant sensations in the gut. This is because most types of coffee are known to have a pH of below six, which means they’re acidic. If you’re drinking coffee for the first time, it’s best to have a quick bite or two beforehand to avoid sudden gastrointestinal distress.

For the coffee-obsessed…

‘Undo’ your caffeine tolerance from time to time
Consuming coffee on a regular basis increases your caffeine tolerance, which in turn diminishes its stimulatory effects on your body. Cutting back on the amount caffeine from time to time is a great way to reset your body’s tolerance, ensuring that its positive effects are easily felt again.

...but don't stop consuming at once
An abrupt stop in the consumption of caffeine can trigger symptoms of withdrawal, including sleepiness, headaches, dizziness, and irritability. If you want to reset your caffeine tolerance, you can continue consuming coffee as long as the serving is less than what you normally consume.

Whether a first-time drinker or a coffee lover…

Avoid coffee at least six hours before bedtime
Drinking coffee a few hours before bedtime can delay your body’s circadian rhythm, forcing it to stay awake at the wrong time, which is during bedtime. For better sleep at night, try to impose a cut off time for coffee consumption for the whole day at around six hours before going to bed.

Don’t drink when you’re extremely sleep-deprived
Most people drink coffee thinking that it can make up for their lack of sleep, but consuming coffee after a few days of extreme sleep deprivation won’t be effective for staying awake anymore. It can be unhealthy, too, as it can lead to reduced alertness, poor cognitive function, and even fatigue, among others. If you haven’t slept properly for days in a row, nothing is as rejuvenating and energizing as catching a few Zs.

Coffee drinks, especially ready-to-drink varieties like Kopiko 78°c have become one of the driving forces that enable Filipino students and professionals to conquer all the challenges that they face every day. But while enjoying coffee is not a bad thing, drinking in moderation is still key to a healthy consumption and a great coffee experience.

Check out “JUSTICE LEAGUE” AQUAMAN VIDEO

 Half man, half Atlantean. Find out more about the rightful King of Atlantis in the new Justice League featurette titled “Arthur Curry aka Aquaman” which has just been launched by Warner Bros.

Check out the featurette below and watch Justice League in Philippine cinemas Nov. 16.

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YouTube: https://youtu.be/R88luwXRGyo



Justice League features Batman/Bruce Wayne (Ben Affleck), Wonder Woman/Diana Prince (Gal Gadot), Flash/Barry Allen (Ezra Miller), Cyborg/Victor Stone (Ray Fisher), and Aquaman/Arthur Curry (Jason Momoa).

Justice League is distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

Foster The People is coming to Manila on January 26, 2018 at the KIA Theater

Founded in in 2009, Foster the People achieved success with the 2011 release of its debut album Torches, which has sold nearly two million albums and over nine million singles worldwide. Torches features the #1 hit single “Pumped Up Kicks,” which was declared “the year’s anthem” by SPIN, and also spawned the chart topping singles “Don’t Stop (Color On The Walls),” “Houdini,” and “Helena Beat.”

 Foster the People garnered three Grammy nominations for its monumental debut, including Best Alternative Album, Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for “Pumped Up Kicks” and Best Short Form Music Video for “Houdini.” Supermodel was the second full-length record from Foster the People. Influenced by frontman Mark Foster’s world travels and shifting perspective, the album was recorded in studios around the world and features fan favorites including "Coming of Age" and "Best Friend."

Since then, they have been filling dance-floors worldwide with headline tours and performing at some of the biggest international music festivals including Coachella, Glastonbury and Lollapalooza. Now the group returns to Manila, this time bringing their third record Sacred Hearts Club along for the ride, which features the hit singles “Doing It for the Money” and “Sit Next to Me”.

Tickets will be on-sale on Saturday, October 21 via TicketNet.com.ph. For more information, visit Wilbros Live on social media.

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Converse x Engineered Garments One Star collection

Converse and Engineered Garments have come together to introduce a new collaborative line of One Star sneakers. Engineered Garments Creative Director and Founder, Daiki Suzuki issues a collection that reflects his personal journey and relationship with Converse and plays on his affinity to reinvent and reengineer, while keeping with the shoe’s iconic look.

The Converse x Engineered Garments One Star collection is available in four iterations of the classic One Star logo including the St ar Chevron, Stars & Bars, and two variations for the customary star. Suzuki recalls a specific era for each style all representing silhouettes of his personal favorites from Converse. The collection is available in four premium leather colorways including Olive, Navy, White, and Black. Aligned with Suzuki’s ethos of conceptual design through experience, the collection provides a lense on Converse’sdaring versatility through the years.

Founder, Daiki Suzuki says of the collaboration, “When approached with the project to work with Converse the idea came from wanting to tell a bit of the history of the company, first and foremost. Chuck Taylor, for us is a perfect shoe that we weren’t sure we could add or subtract to, its remained almost unchanged all this time. The One Star or rather the iterations after the “Leather All Star” was a canvas we thought could be mined to create something new. 

“For Nepenthes/Engineered Garments, we have played around with the idea of twisting ideas together, creating negative/positive’s in one pair of shoes. In attempting to create something new, we thought it would be best to start the relationship by revisiting the past and melding the first four (after that “Leather All Star”) models into one. Doing them all at once will have memories for some, seeing them come out when they did and for others it will be a lesson on how things can change subtly over time. For myself it represents my youth, memories I hold dear.”

The sneakers are leather-lined with an Engineered Garments branded logo illustrated on the shoe’s sockliner. Each pair are housed in Engineered Garments premium packaging with tonal cotton laces.

The debut Engineered Garments Converse One Star collection is exclusively available in Commonwealth, SM Aura for Php 5,990.

For more of Engineered Garments Converse One Star, visit www.converse.com.ph and follow www.facebook.com/Converse.PH and @converse.ph. #ConversexEngineeredGarments

Thor and Hulk tour SM for Marvel Studios’ Thor: Ragnarok

In line with the upcoming theatrical release of Marvel Studios’ Thor: Ragnarok, SM Lifestyle Entertainment, Inc. and the Walt Disney Company unveiled life-size gladiator figures of the mighty Thor and the Hulk in an interactive exhibit that will tour SM malls around the metro.


Marvel fans got a sneak peek of the upcoming sequel for Thor through a series of iconic displays and immersive activities at the launch in SM Southmall Las Piñas. Midgardians had endless groufies at the interactive Thor-inspired photo booth; game buffs were the first to try out Marvel Studio apps such as Marvel Future Fight, Marvel Contest of Champions, Marvel Puzzle Quest, and Marvel Avengers Academy; enthusiasts got a first look at the exclusive Disney merchandise of Thor, Hulk, Loki and Valkyrie; and the crowd gawked at the life-size recreation of the two lead characters, Thor and Hulk, who in one exciting scene, battle each other in a deadly gladiator match.

The electrifying Thor: Ragnarok exhibit celebrates the anticipated comeback of the god of thunder in his self-titled movie. Thor: Ragnarok will be the first Marvel Studios’ film to introduce a major female villain in an epic race against time to prevent the destruction of Thor’s home world. 

Only seen in IMAX, select key scenes of the movie will be expanded, filling more of the screen and delivering the audience 26% more of the image than standard theatres. Marvel Studios’ Thor: Ragnarok will premiere in all IMAX Theatres and SM Cinema branches nationwide on October 25.

Complete your movie experience and get a taste of Asgard on earth by visiting the Thor: Ragnarok installation yourself as it tours your favorite SM mall!

The Thor: Ragnarok roving exhibit will be at SM Southmall from October 7 – 15, in SM East Ortigas on October 17-22, and in S’Maison MOA on October 24 – 31.

Catch Marvel Studios’ Thor: Ragnarok in IMAX and SM Cinema from October 25. Buy your tickets in advance through www.smcinema.com. For more information on Marvel Studios’ Thor: Ragnarok, like and follow SM Cinema on Facebook or @SM_Cinema in Instagram. 

Microsoft Kaizala enables organizations to manage work with their extended teams through mobile phone

For many Philippine businesses, managing staff in the field presents several unique challenges. From having to capture operational data from remote staff to ensuring that things are running as they should, current management and communication tools can be slow and cumbersome to use. More importantly, not everyone in the field has access to a PC and even those who do could only respond when they were logged into the system. For these organizations, a convenient, secure, and mobile tool for a remote work management environment is required.

The challenges for task-based workers

There are hundreds of thousands of front-line workers in the Philippines working in banks, services, manufacturing plants, department stores, and other industries. Their insights in their first-hand dealings with the customers are important to the company but they typically don’t have a dedicated work space or computer. Department store staff, bank tellers and promodisers generally use pen and paper or their personal phones for work-related communications.

This makes it more difficult to communicate with their managers or report to the headquarters regarding task-related concerns. Consumer messaging apps offer a band-aid solution but often lack security and control while creating a custom app can get expensive. For management, assigning and tracking tasks is cumbersome, and aggregating data analytics can be time consuming.

But Microsoft Kaizala makes this all easier.

Introducing Microsoft Kaizala — a mobile app and service for communicating and coordinating work in large, distributed groups. Now available in the Philippines, Kaizala makes it easy to connect with large groups of people inside and outside your organization. These can include employees, customers, and suppliers. It enables organizations to manage work with their extended teams through a single, unified platform — all on their mobile phone.


Security Organizations can trust

Security remains a top priority for most organizations, and Microsoft Kaizala provides the controlled access and data security that they need. Azure Active Directory services authentication ensures secure access to the Kaizala Management Portal, where IT administrators can control membership of all groups, remove users in one instance, and control user access to sensitive data. Microsoft Kaizala maintains user privacy and stores data in Azure datacenters that adhere to industry standards for security and compliance.

Connect with your entire value chain

Many front-line workers don’t have their own company email address or access to internal tools, which makes it hard for managers to share and collect important information. Microsoft Kaizala enables managers to easily reach very large numbers of users within and outside their organization, using a simple and intuitive chat interface. Organizations can broadcast information – such as announcements, photos, videos, or documents, collect data from the field through polls or surveys, and see real-time analytics as results come in. Users can be quickly onboarded by using just their phone number as a unique ID.

“Most businesses work with several partners, distributors, and stakeholders who are not on the company’s email address list, so communication can be slow and unsecure. With Microsoft Kaizala, they can better connect and coordinate with the entire team. As internet usage increases, we believe it will be easier for organizations to communicate with all their stakeholders, wherever they are in the Philippines,” said Bertrand Launay, Microsoft Philippines Managing Director.

Collaborate and manage work efficiently
Microsoft Kaizala makes it easy to coordinate work with a company’s entire value chain – field employees, vendors, partners – with a simple work assignment workflow and real-time status tracking—right within the app. Companies can assign and track frequently-used tasks with built-in actions for common work scenarios, such as assigning jobs and tracking completion status, sharing and requesting location, submitting bills, and tracking expenses.

Microsoft Kaizala makes it simple for organizations to seamlessly communicate, collaborate and complete tasks, bringing together desktop users and mobile-only users who may be within or outside their organizations.

Motorola launches moto g5s and moto g5s plus

Motorola continues to bring unique and intuitive user experiences that Filipinos love and the two new additions to its moto g family: moto g5s and moto g5s plus, come with the latest innovations in camera technology, battery and design. These special edition devices offer consumers affordable options that fit their lifestyle with the premium features that matter most to Filipinos.

moto g5s plus:  Select Your Focus. Unleash Your Creativity.
For those who want the best moto g has to offer, the special edition moto g5s plus is perfect, with even more top features such as dual cameras that let users do more.  Dual 13MP rear cameras, combined with special photo enhancement software, make it easy to do more with photos. Selective focus mode makes it easy to take professional-looking OOTDs on moto g5s plus, adding a beautiful blurred background effect. moto g5s plus users can have fun trying selective black and white coloring or replace background mode to give their photos a whole new look. If users are tired of the same old selfies, the 8MP wide-angle front camera has an LED flash and a new panoramic mode to capture even more.
moto g5s plus comes with the size and precision-crafted look expected of a premium device. It features an impressive all-metal unibody design and a 5.5-inch full-HD display perfect for watching movies on the go. moto g5s plus also boasts a blazing-fast Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 2.0GHz octa-core processor, powerful graphics capabilities and support for 4G LTE so users can run favorite apps without slowing down.

Filipinos can use moto g5s plus from morning till night with its 3000mAh all-day battery* that packs more than enough power to last throughout the day. Moto g5s plus users can also fuel up their battery quickly with the TurboPower charger, which provides up to 6 hours of battery life in just 15 minutes.

The fingerprint reader on moto g5s plus does it all, from unlocking the phone to making mobile payments. moto g5s plus is easier to use with Night Display and Quick Reply, two new Moto Experiences that are all part of Moto Actions’ unique collection of meaningful software experiences.

moto g5s: More Metal. More Battery. Made for More.
moto g5s is a smart, fast phone that’s built on the concept of more. Starting from the outside, it offers an all-metal unibody design crafted from a single piece of high-grade aluminum, making it not only beautiful but also stronger than ever. With moto g5s, tech-savvy Filipinos can have the freedom to stay unplugged, thanks to a 3000mAh all-day battery* that holds enough power to last throughout the day. No need to slow down thanks to TurboPower charging, which provides up to 5 hours of battery life in just 15 minutes.

The special edition moto g5s also features a high-resolution 16MP camera with phase detection autofocus (PDAF). This rapid focus technology means users don’t have to worry about missing the perfect picture. They can also easily take group selfies, thanks to a 5MP wide-angle front camera with an LED flash, which makes captured moments look good day or night.

Filipino users don’t have to spend a ton to get a world-class display. moto g5s brings stunning 1080p entertainment to life on a vibrant 5.2-inch full-HD display.

Backed by a 1.4GHz octa-core processor and 4G speed, moto g5s lets users run their favorite apps smoothly, watch videos with stutter-free playback and browse the web at high speed***. Users can do more with the fingerprint feature too, whether it’s unlocking the phone, navigating the screen effortlessly with a swipe or tap using one button nav or making mobile payments. moto g5s also features the latest Moto Experiences such as Night Display and Quick Reply.

“Motorola takes on the challenge of continuously innovating to bring only the best of what technology can offer. We translate that innovative technology into meaningful experiences that all Filipinos are familiar with. And now, with these newly launched smartphones, we strengthen our commitment to bring the premium features that matter the most,” said John Rojo, Country Manager for Lenovo Mobile Business Group and Motorola Mobility Philippines. 

10.10.10: Motorola’s 10th store opening
Earlier this year, Motorola opened four retail stores in the Cyberzone areas of SM North EDSA, SM Megamall, SM Mall of Asia and SM Batangas, the last being first Motorola store outside Manila.

Motorola remains committed to its retail store expansion plans with the simultaneous opening of six new locations both in and out of the metro area, namely in Glorietta, SM Sta. Rosa, SM Dasmarinas, SM Calamba, SM Cebu and Gaisano Davao. In line with its goal of further broadening its retail footprint, Motorola now has 10 retail locations to serve Filipinos nationwide.

moto g5s plus, priced at Php 14,999 will be available in all Motorola retail stores starting on October 10.  moto g5s, priced at Php10,999 will be available starting October 20.

“STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI” REVEALS NEW TRAILER, POSTER

Lucasfilm has just unveiled the new trailer and poster art for Star Wars: The Last Jedi, writer/director Rian Johnson‘s highly anticipated follow-up to Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Check out the one-sheet below, the trailer at http://youtu.be/Q0CbN8sfihY and watch Star Wars: The Last Jedi in Philippine cinemas December 15.

In Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi, the Skywalker saga continues as the heroes of The Force Awakens join the galactic legends in an epic adventure that unlocks age-old mysteries of the Force and shocking revelations of the past.
The film stars Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong’o, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Gwendoline Christie, Kelly Marie Tran, Laura Dern and Benicio Del Toro.

Star Wars: The Last Jedi is written and directed by Rian Johnson and produced by Kathleen Kennedy and Ram Bergman. J.J. Abrams, Tom Karnowski and Jason McGatlin are the executive producers.

Star Wars: The Last Jedi is distributed by the Walt Disney Company (Philippines).

The Word's greatest magic show IMPOSSIBLE is LIVE AT THE ARANETA COLISEUM on Dec 25 until January 3

The World's greatest magic show "IMPOSSIBLE"  was launched at Novotel Hotel on October 9 featuring one of IMPOSSIBLE's favorite magician Ben Hart. He sampled the media some of his famous card tricks and illusion. He started doing magic at the age of 6 and he never stop until then. You can catch him and the IMPOSSIBLE's pool of magician this coming christmas until January 3, 2018.

Ben invents unique magic which pushes the boundaries of film, theatre and television and tests the limits of illusion, including decapitation, vanishing and levitation. At the age of 16, he won the Magic Circle's ‘Young Magician of the Year’ Award and his most recent show Belief? sold-out to astonished audiences.

He starred in BBC 3’s Killer Magic, where his unique and unorthodox approaches amazed audiences across the country and has recently been seen wowing BBC’s The Voice coaches.

Featuring six of the world’s most mind-blowing magical acts, IMPOSSIBLE is the breath-taking spectacular thrilling audiences worldwide. Fresh from its record-breaking second summer in London's West End, IMPOSSIBLE continues to tour the world and finally comes to Manila for the holiday season this December 25 to January 3.

Fusing death-defying stunts, technological trickery, grand stage illusions and close-up magic in a fast-paced breath-taking performance, IMPOSSIBLE reinvents the biggest illusions in history in the greatest magic show on earth.

Audiences should prepare to be mesmerized and baffled as IMPOSSIBLE brings together six world-class performers showing off a stunning range of magical artistry.

IMPOSSIBLE’s world tour includes:

Magical Bones: South London street conjurer and break-dancing master Magical Bones is considered the world’s best hip-hop magician. Starting out in the music industry as a dancer for the likes of Madonna and the Black Eyed Peas, Bones has since turned his attention to wowing the public with expert sleight-of-hand, and there’s no doubt the tricks up his sleeve will stump any seasoned sceptic.

Ali Cook: Master of multiple magical trades, Ali Cook is a daring escapologist, sleight of hand expert, stage illusionist and performer of thought control. His highly innovative live shows have lead Ali to be awarded the highest accolade The Magic Circle has to offer with his promotion to Member of the Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star. Ali is a pioneer of the alternative magic scene and he has written and starred in various television series including: ITV’s Penn And Teller: Fool Us; BBC 1’s Now You See It; Channel 4’s Dirty Tricks (Nominated for the British Comedy Awards); Sky One’s The Secret World of Magic and Channel 5’s award-winning Monkey Magic and Psychic Secrets Revealed with Derren Brown.

Chris Cox: Clear your mind before award-winning mind reading specialist Chris Cox gets his hands on it! Chris stars in BBC3's Killer Magic, bewildering audiences with his unique mind reading talent. He’s the man behind the magic at Heston Blumenthal’s Fat Duck restaurant; he has flummoxed audiences including One Direction’s Liam Payne and Jonathan Ross on stages across the country and continues to control minds in his multi-award winning tour Fatal Distraction.


Josephine Lee: Josephine Lee is the world’s leading female illusionist. Josephine has thrilled and enchanted audiences with death defying escapes and grand illusions having recently appeared on The Next Great Magician and Britain’s Got Talent for ITV. She is also the fastest in the business, breaking the world record for the most number of illusions performed in 5 minutes with the world-renowned Hans Klok - an accolade held to this day.

Bello Nock: Bello is America’s favourite comic Daredevil. TIME magazine included Bello in their list of “America’s best artists and entertainers” and he recently wowed the judges on America’s Got Talent. His shows have played to sold-out crowds in Madison Square Garden and his first self-produced theatre show was nominated for a prestigious Drama Desk Award. Bello’s unique blend of endearing comedy and jaw-dropping daredevil stunts make him one of the most exciting live performers in the world today. Young or old, Bello always provides his audience with the gift of laughter and inspiration.

Jamie Hendry (Producer): “We were overwhelmed by the welcome that London audiences showed IMPOSSIBLE last year and hot on the heels of our success in different parts of the world. We are delighted to be bringing our spectacular World Tour now to Manila.”

Winston Llamas (Promoter, Wilbros Live): “Wilbros Live is thrilled to bring the world’s greatest magic show IMPOSSIBLE to Manila. This is a must-see live spectacular for the whole family this coming holiday season.”

Tickets at affordable prices: P1800, P1500, P1200, P800, P500 and P150 (plus ticketing charge). Tickets are available beginning Saturday, October 7 at all TicketNet outlets or online via TicketNet.com.ph. For ticket reservations, call 911-5555 or 374-9999.

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The first-ever BPO pageant is here!

The search is on for this year’s Mr. and Ms. BPO as premier concerts and events production, Royale Chimes Concerts and Events Inc. holds the first-ever Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) pageant in the country!

Mr. and Ms. BPO aims to empower the candidates through leadership, camaraderie and excellence by facilitating a holistic and integrated approach.  A formidable team composed of mentors for fitness and well-being, communication skills, emotional intelligence and modeling will help them gain confidence and boost their morale.

The mentors are Jonathan Yabut (first The Apprentice Asia winner), Jun Macasaet (Mr. Manhunt International 2012 winner), Jennifer Hammond (Binibining Pilipinas - Intercontinental 2016), Mauro Lumba (Century Tuna Superbods 2014 winner) and Ruby Manalac (Emotional Intelligence expert) .
Interested candidates must be 18 to 26 years old, single, Filipino citizen, at least 5’4” tall for female and 5’6” tall for male with pleasing personality, good moral character and must be a regular employee of a BPO company.

Screening is on October 7-8 and October 14  from 1:00PM to 5:00PM at I’M Hotel located at 7862 Makati Avenue corner Kalayaan Avenue, Makati City. Kindly bring the application form downloadable at www.mrandmsbpo.com with head shot and whole body photos. Be in your fashionable outfit!

Finals night is on November 21, 2017, 8:00PM at the Mall of Asia Arena with almost 2 million worth of cash and prizes to be given away!

The Mr. and Ms. BPO is for the benefit of Habitat for Humanity Philippines.

For more details, follow Mr. and Ms. BPO’s social media accounts: Facebook (MrandMsBPOofficial), Instagram (@mrandmsbpoofficial), Twitter (@MrandMsBPO) and on YouTube (MrandMsBPO).

For other inquiries, you may call the Mr. and Ms. BPO secretariat at 0906-4180786.