Ed Sheeran tops the first-ever Billboard Philippines Hot 100, while local singer Inigo Pascual leads the Billboard Philippine Top 20.

Billboard Philippines (“BillboardPH”) recently premiered (June 12) the country’s first rankings reflecting local music consumption.

Using localized on-demand streaming data from global services Apple Music, Spotify and YouTube, plus download track sales from iTunes, BillboardPH’s new charts provide the most accurate representation of music popularity in the Philippines.

Leading BillboardPH’s chart offerings is the BillboardPH Hot 100, which ranks the top songs by both local and foreign acts. The Billboard Philippine Top 20, meanwhile, will contain only Filipino artists, and the Billboard PH Catalog Chart will list songs by Filipino acts that are older than three years, but still being actively streamed.

Ed Sheeran commands the No. 1 spot on the BillboardPH Hot 100 with “Shape of You,” while Bruno Mars and The Chainsmokers each place a pair of tracks each in the top 10.  Also occupying spaces in the Hot 100 top 10 are DJ Khaled's “I’m the One," featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper & Lil Wayne, at No. 3, and the current Billboard Hot 100 U.S. No. 1 hit “Despacito,” by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber, at No. 5.

The Billboard Philippine 20 is led by Inigo Pascual’s “Dahil Sa’Yo,” with singer/actress Jona holding down two spots in the top 10, at Nos. 3 and 4, with “Pusong Ligaw” and "Maghihintay Ako,” respectively. Also faring well on the local list is rock/fusion band Sud, which stands at No. 2 with “Sila.”



Billboard PH, launched in September 2016, has quickly become the premier source of music coverage in Philippines. The addition of local charts to a menu already including the U.S.-based Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200, among others, further emphasizes the site as the go-to place for Filipino music fans.  The Billboard PH charts refresh each Monday morning local time.

PhilNoni x Stevia: World's super anti-oxidants

I have been to big organic farms in some provinces like Mindanao, Cagayan de Oro and Laguna. I have met with the farmers and visited fruit bearing farms and learned a lot or two about good soils. How to grow flowers, vegetables for salad (like lettuce, romaine cabbage) and stevia (or sweet leaf).

I remember drinking oregano tea with stevia leaves infusion. It was my first time to chew Stevia. It was tolerable as it was sweet but has a distinct slight bitterness after taste.   Upon research, stevia has an antioxidant property and is a good source of Vitamin C. Its a good substitute to your white refined sugar.

I have never seen a Noni fruit before but my parents told me that it has medicinal health benefits. It is a memory booster, it can lower your cholesterol, thus its good for the heart.  It is good for your hair, skin diseases, a good antifungal agent too. The best thing is it can also cures cancer of any type.

Philippines Phil. Morinda Citrifolia, inc. (PMCI) has launched one of the world’s amazingly superb single course anti-oxidants from the ancient tropical Noni plant on June 10 at Stevia Farm Bocaue, Bulacan.

PhilNONI juice is an extract from the whole ripe fruit of the amazing medicinal plant Noni tree found growing wild in the island shores of the Philippines. The taste of PhilNONI juice is enhanced by Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) known in the market as Sweet and Fit, another Philippine product. Noni is the international name of this ancient medicinal plant which is scientifically known as Morinda citrifolia Linn. 

Dr. Tito Contado, a former Professor of the UP College of Agriculture until 1978 and a retired UN FAO Senior Officer for 13 years and 7 years as Chief of the FAO Extension, Education and Communication Service, studied and experimented the use of Noni for two years before he decided to register with the SEC in 2001 to pioneer the Noni company, Phil. Morinda Citrifolia, Inc.

Having effectively recovered from a 6 heart by-pass in June 1999 using regularly Noni fruit juice supplement, Dr. Contado envisions to make PhilNONI brand products AVAILABLE, ACCESSIBLE and AFFORDABLE to the market, worldwide.

PhilNONI con Stevia 

With the very successful production and marketing of 100% pure PhilNONI juice for more than 10 years, PMCI conducted further studies to better improve its taste without compromising its efficacy, stability and safety.

The study resulted in a partnership with Philippine Glorious industries Development Corporation, producer of the natural sweetener Stevia, Sweet and Fit which enhances ,the taste of pure PhilNONI juice.

PhilNONl con Stevia, being a superb Nutraceutical (partly nutritional and partly pharmaceutical), is well known to for its multiple antioxidant functions, healthy weight loss, increase energy, slows down aging, and younger-healthier-looking skin properties. It also helps boost the immune system, prevent degenerative conditions such as: Alzheimer’s disease, Arthritis, Diabetes, Cancer, Premature aging, etc.

PhilNONl con Stevia is now available in Mercury Drug Stores nationwide.

Visit  www.philnoni.com.ph /on facebook.com

Jollibee supports Sarah Geronimo's Dial #87000 Facebook Live performance

Jollibee celebrates Sarah Geronimo's #8700 Facebook Live Performance on June 22 at 55 Events Place, Quezon City. The event was hosted by Gelli Victor and attended by Sarah's popsters and media.

It was a multi-platform performance from Sarah Geronimo and Jollibee, as the fan-favorites hosted an unforgettable event worthy of its own hashtag

The trendsetting duo invited fans to a-no-holds barred gathering that gave attendees the chance to learn the hottest moves from the #87000 TVC from Pop Star Royalty herself, Sarah Geronimo.

Jollibee expanded the full production of the commercial for its nationwide express delivery hotline with a Facebook live broadcast that offers unlimited access to the line-up of activities happening inside 55 Events Place, Quezon City.

Fans who tuned in were able to catch Sarah G. having fun with her loyal Popsters, and even peek into her personal Jollibee favorites and next career moments. The audiences at home also got to participate through their screens, suggesting the next challenges for the celebrity and urging her on with their comments and reactions on social media.

Sarah was fully on-board to deliver a great time for everyone, even taking on the dare To help one of her fans call Jollibee’s #87000 hotline and have everyone’s favorites delivered right there, on the stage.

The sets of audiences waited as the fastfood chain’s delivery staff walked up to the Sarah to handover the bags of langhap-sarap treats to the star of the commercial.

Joy filled the room as the charming star received her order and welcomed the delivery crew with bags of Jollibee on hand for the audience.

“Don’t forget the hashtag!” Sarah jovially reminds her audience. The ever-grateful celebrity proceeded to thanking her audience and Jollibee, her partner for her onstage and Facebook live comeback.

Recreate the scenes to the hashtag-worthy event by watching it on www.facebook.com/JollibeePhilippines/ and dialing in Jollibee favorites through #87000, its nationwide express delivery hotline.

Acer PH partners with G-Shock for a #TimeForUs campaign

Acer Philippines launches the #TimeForUs campaign in partnership with G-Shock on June 20 at Yes Please Bar in BGC. The event was attended by Basti Artadi of Wolfgang rock band, Juan Miguel Severo, Acer and Casio executives,  and media.

Yes Please bar was transformed into a nostalgic wonderland of the 80s and 90s but peppered with today's technology, symbolic of the event's cause. An overall aesthetic that brought out the best from both eras. Just in time for the launch of
 #TimeForUs, which aims to unite Gen Xers and millenials.

Acer Philippines moves to bring two generations closer through technology, breaking down barriers built on misconceptions and misunderstandings.

“At Acer, we believe that it’s time to focus on bridging the generation divide,” shares Sue Ong Lim, Sales and Marketing Director of Acer Philippines. “It’s imperative that we see that, amidst the differences between Gen Xers and millennials, they are also a lot alike.” 

The #TimeforUs promo entitles its buyers to a G-Shock watch for every purchase of qualifying Acer laptops.  They may claim their watch in any of Acer's service centers in Manila, Cebu, and Davao.

Central to the campaign is the partnership between Acer Philippines and G-Shock, a franchise owned by Casio. G-Shock’s appeal has spanned both the Gen X and millennial generation, and continues to be popular among the youth today.

Acer Philippines also called on rock musician Basti Artadi and spoken word artist Juan Miguel Severo, both artistic icons of their craft and time, to collaborate and develop “Time For Us” a musical-and-spoken word piece to drive the message of the campaign. Basti Artadi, vocalist of the award-winning rock band Wolfgang, rose to fame in the midto late-90s, making him a legend among those from Gen X.

Meanwhile, Juan Miguel Severo popularized the art of spoken word poetry when “Ito Na Ang Huling Tula Na lsusulat Ko Para Sa'yo”, his original piece, made rounds on social media, making it viral among the millennials. The piece cemented the admiration of spoken word poetry as an art form, and since then, Juan Miguel Severo has become the face of the craft.

“G-Shock, Basti Artadi, and Juan Miguel Severo are with us in aspiring to bring the Gen X and millennial generation together, ” says Ray Gozon, Senior Marketing Manager of Acer Philippines. “With their help, we are optimistic that we will ultimately be able to succeed.”

To learn more about Acer and #TimeForUs, you can visit www.acer.com.ph, follow @acerphils on Twitter, or visit the Acer Philippines  Facebook page at www.facebook.com/AcerPH.

Photos by Ed Uy of WhereisEdUy.com

Lica Land Premier Holds Topping Off Ceremony for Dusit D2 Hotel and Residences

Lica Land Premier marked a special milestone in the construction of Dusit D2 Hotel and Residences with a topping-off ceremony held last June 16.  This major landmark which is targeted to open by the second quarter of 2018 is set to be an integral part of the Bonifacio Global City landscape.

(L-R) Jonas O. Senia (General Manager - Lica Management,Inc.), Efren Reyes (Owner, RBG Builders), Reynaldo Santos (VP-Operations,Global Project, Incorporated GPI), Rolando Evangelista (Owner, Global Project, Incorporated GPI), Arch. Ariel Francisco (Facade Consultant - W.V. Coscolluela & Associates), Bernice Baculi (AVP Operations - SM Aura Premier), Felix K. Limcaoco III (Managing Director - Lica Management, Inc.), Engr. Alfred A. Ecaldre (Head, Lica Engineering and Design-LEAD), Engr. Estroly R. Flores (Construction Manager - Gravitas Project, LEAD), Engr. Virgilio Miguel (Senior Project Manager, D. A. Abcede & Associates, DAAA), Engr. Jason A. Pabello (Project Manager, DAAA).



Dusit D2 Hotel and Residences is a prime property managed by Dusit International, a prestigious hospitality brand with 65 years of world-class hotel experience.  It is the only residential development integrated with the prominent SM Aura Premier and the Aura Tower.

This 27-storey mix-use development features DusitD2 Hotel, Dusit International Manila Hospitality Management School (DIMHMS), and designated floors for the Serviced Residences which will prove to be an intelligent choice for the savvy investor.

For inquiries and further details, please contact Lica Land Premier at landline no. (02)984-3921 or mobile nos. 0927-0492278 / 0949-3730202.

Short but sweet film depicts “finding” first love, new beginnings in Amaia Scapes Capas

Do you still remember the first time that you fell in love?

In a short film titled “First Love,” released by Amaia last April 15, Maya (portrayed by Elia Ilano), the bubbly and charming daughter of young couple Jericho and Janine (played by Wilson Clemente and Kristina Bascon), quite unexpectedly meets the ‘love of her life’ when they move into their new home in Amaia Scapes Capas.

Find true love and new beginnings in Amaia’s quality and affordable homes.


“I remember that time. I was helping Mom and Dad arrange our things. Then I saw him . . . ,” Maya tenderly recalls.

The two-minute film then depicts how Maya develops affection for, and a strong connection with, her ‘new friend’ as they share precious moments together in the sprawling residential community in Tarlac.

Maya wistfully relates how he would comfort her “‘pag napagalitan ako ni nanay,” and how they would make up after wrangling over stuff as petty as marshmallows, which her friend hates.

“I love him even if he doesn’t like marshmallows,” Maya declares. “And the best part is, my mom and dad like him.” 

But just when things are going well for the two of them, Maya finds herself desperately unhappy after the love of her life leaves without saying goodbye.

Feeling lost and forlorn, Maya seeks the company of people she loves, whose support encourages her to embrace her pain as part of her journey. It’s when she eventually moves on that she finally finds healing and the courage to start over.

Toward the end of the story, it is revealed that Maya’s love interest was an adorable neighborhood dog, and that her parents have given her a new one to call her own.

Still, Maya only has fond memories of her ‘first love’. “I’ll always remember him even if our time together was too short. I’m thankful that I met him,” she says.

Stories of love and new beginnings such as Maya’s inspire Amaia Land Corp. to continue fulfilling its goal of bringing quality homes and a rich and rewarding living experience to Filipino families.

As of this writing, “First Love” has garnered more than 700,000 views, 6,000 reactions, and 905 shares. Watch it here:
https://www.facebook.com/AmaiaLand/videos/1510067649017651/

Located at MacArthur Highway in Brgy. Estrada, the 21-hectare residential development Amaia Scapes Capas offers six variants of smartly designed units sold at prices made affordable for hardworking Filipinos. It boasts of conveniences and recreational amenities that cater to their growing families’ needs, such as a village pavilion, a swimming pool, a basketball court, and a kids’ playground.


Before 2016 ended, Amaia Land successfully turned over no less than 2,000 units to its aspiring homeowners. Prospective buyers will find it easy to own an Amaia home as Amaia Land offers flexible payment schemes: cash payment, deferred, PAG-IBIG and bank financing.

For inquiries about Amaia, visit www.amaialand.com or like www.facebook.com/AmaiaLand.

OPPO smartphones is now available in Shopee

Shopee, the fastest growing ecommerce site in the Philippines is now officially carrying OPPO smartphones. Through the partnership of OPPO and Shopee, customers may avail of free shipping nationwide and cash on delivery payment option on any OPPO smartphone.

OPPO partnered with Shopee Philippines in time with their 2nd year anniversary this June. The eCommerce platform now provides a wider offering of brands and products to customers nationwide.

Complete lineup
The OPPO Official Shop on Shopee will carry the complete lineup of the brand’s smartphones, including all color options such as gold, rose gold and black. These smartphones are the F3 series OPPO F3 and F3 Plus, best-selling F1s Upgrade, mid-range best-value A57, entry value A39 and A37.

Shopee Guarantee
At Shopee, customers can be assured of their order with Shopee Guarantee, which protects both buyers and sellers as Shopee holds payments in escrow until buyers receive their order. Only then will the payment be released to the seller -- this makes buying online safer, earning an increasing number of loyal buyers at Shopee.

Furthermore, Shopee partners only with trustworthy and credible brands to establish Official Shops on the platform, further giving users peace of mind on their purchases. Aside from Shopee’s Free Shipping program, it also offers its services at no additional fees, commissions or hidden charges.

"E-Commerce in the Philippines is indeed growing and we can’t deny its potential in the future. Our partnership with Shopee will further increase our online reach and give customers more options to buy official OPPO products,” said Stephen Cheng, OPPO Philippines Brand Marketing Manager. 

For more details about the official OPPO Shopee store,  visit https://shopee.ph/oppophilippines and visit http://www.oppo.com/ph/index.html to know more about the smartphones. You can also download the official Shopee app for free via on Google Play and the App Store. 

FLAVORS OF THE WORLD: SABORES ESPANOLES AT SOFITEL

Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila takes you the colorful and diverse culinary landscape of Spain with its Flavors of the World series featuring Sabores Espanoles.

A limited engagement running from June 19 25, 2017 at Spiral, the third installation of the culinary series presents guest chef from Barcino Wine Resto Bar, Executive Corporate Chef Nicolas Diaz.

Spiral enriches its sumptuous selection spanning 21 dining ateliers with featured Spanish dishes originating from various culinary havens of Spain. Chef Nicolas prepares his native Basque dishes including Bacalao al Pil-Pil, Marmitako (Tuna Basque style), Bunuelos de Bacalao (Spanish cod fritters) and Montaditos de Chipirones en su Tinta (Squid Ink).

Feast on delectable Spanish classics such as Jamon lbérico (Iberian Ham), Tortilla Espar'tola (Spanidi Potato Omelete), Ensaladilla Rusa (Potato Salad), Gambas al Ajillo, Patatas a la Pobre (Traditional Spanish Potato Tapas), Huevos Rellenos con AtL’in (Egg stuffed with Tuna) and Arroz de Calamar en su Tinta (Black Squid lnk Rice).

 Treat your discerning palates to traditional Madrid cuisine featuring Cocido Madrileno (Madrilenian Stew) and Callos a la Madrilena (Madrid-style Tripe). Galician cuisine on offer feature Pulpo a Feira (Galician style octopus) and Almejas Salsa Verde (Clams in Green Sauce). Explore the flavors of Asturia with Chorizo a la Sidra (Chorizo cooked in Cider); Andalucia Region’s Gazpacho Andaluz (Cold Tomato Soup); Granada’s Mejilones en Pipirrana, Mélaga with Ajo Blanco Malagueno; and Cordoba’s Guiso de Rabo de Toro (Oxtail Stew).

The journey of taste continues with the classic Paella Valenciana (Shellfish and Chicken), Coca de Escalivada (Bread with roasted vegetables), Ensalada Murciana (Murcia Salad) and exciting dessert favorites featuring Churros con Chocolate, Arroz con Leche, Tocino del Cielo (dessert similar to leche flan made from egg yolks and sugar), Torrijas de Semana Santa and Flan de Huevo and Crema Catalana. 

Celebrate the flavors of Spain with the series of specials:

Cooking Class at Spiral

Put your chef’s hat on and learn how to make the colorful and scrumptious signature Spanish dish Paella. Experience the magic of culinary creations from behind the kitchen counter with this exclusive cooking demonstration with our featured artisans at the helm. Rate is set at Php1,500 nett per person. Limited seats available. Kindly book early to guarantee participation and slot.

Chef’s Table featuring Chef Nicolas Diaz

Witness Barcino’s Corporate Chef Nicolas Diaz in action as he prepares signature Spanish dishes right before your very eyes in an intimate gathering of gourmands and connoisseurs in an exclusive special, Chef’s Table. Experience intimate animated dining featuring a 4-course dinner with rate set at Php3,800nett per person. Dinner starts at 6.30pm. Limited seats available.

Chef Nicolas Diaz hails from the magnificent city of Bilbao in the Basque country of Spain. His passion for cooking and love of good food stems from his childhood where he would bake cakes and help as the family prepared traditional Basque dishes. Basque is the home to almost 40 Michelin-starred restaurants boasting a rich culinary heritage with its fertile grounds for grains, vineyards and livestock breeding.

Chef Nicolas’ 35-year culinary experience features key assignments in various dining destinations including: Madrid, Spain; Bordeaux, France; and Beijing, China. He is currently the creative visionary behind Barcino Wine Resto Bar serving as Executive Corporate Chef across its 8 branches.

Indulge in the flavors of Spain at Spiral. Sabores Espanoles is available at Php2,600nett per person for lunch and Php3,100nett per person for dinner. For inquiries and reservations. please call +63 2 832 6988 

Say Hello Moto to the Moto C, Moto C Plus, and Moto E4 Plus

Smartphones are today's millennial device of choice. Its their only favorite device when catching up with friends on social media, taking selfies, watching movies, play their favorite games, texting, downloading apps and calling.  Admit it or not they are having a closer relationship with their smartphones than with the most important people in their lives.

Moto introduces three new phones on June 13 at Okada Manila.  Targeting a younger market with all the essential features and a battery that is just as energetic as them and at a price they could easily afford.

Young people today are highly driven, dynamic and always on-the-go even in young age. To reward this go-getter and hustle attitude, this vibrant group only chooses to get the best things in life, whether they’re choosing their first smartphone, choosing between restaurants, picking the right gadget or getting hyped up for their travel plans. For the latter, only highly functional and feature-packed gadgets can keep up.

Say Hello Moto to the Moto C, Moto C Plus, and Moto E4 Plus, which feature stylish builds and power-packed features ready to accompany the Filipino society’s young and mighty in all their travel adventures.

Lenovo Execs John Rojo and Patrick Mascarinas

“The new Motorola smartphones embody our commitment to meeting the needs of different users at every level, while keeping up with the demands of our dynamic society today. With the Moto C. Moto C Plus and Moto 5 Plus, Motorola gives millennials the freedom to choose from a range of smartphones that pack the essentials-and moreat affordable prices. This exciting new smartphone lineup is part of our expanded Motorola product portfolio aimed at broadening our market reach across the Philippines,” said John Rojo, Country Manager, Lenovo Mobile Business Group Philippines.

Moto E4 Plus: The Best of What Matters at a price below 10k!

Step up your game with the Moto E4 Plus, Motorola’s answer to mobile users’ thirst for more. The embedded 5.000mAh battery provides nonstop fun and connectivity, empowering users to do more, enjoy more and get more out of life. FingerPrint and Turbo charge a feature of higher priced models!

Enjoy movie time while sitting through the ride, with the Moto E4 Plus’ 5.50-inch full-HD display fashionably enfolded in smooth metal for a sleek and stylish feel. Snap and share heart stopping sceneries with friends and loved ones with the smartphone’s high-end 13MP rear camera. Take social-media ready selfies with its front camera that boasts 5MP resolution. Never worry about where to store tons of photos with 32GB internal storage capacity.

For the young and tech-sawy users who are all about convenience, the Moto E4 Plus offers enhanced phone and data security with a simple interface. The smartphone’s Fingerprint Authentication lets users unlock the phone with just the touch of a finger. Moto Display feature allows a smart and discreet display of notifications for easy access.

Exude elegance with an array of stylish colors: iron gray and fine gold.

Moto C Plus: Power that Moves You On-the-go, busy users can take their mobile life to the next level with the Moto C Plus’s battery power. Unlike most smartphones in the market today, the Moto C Plus has a 4,000mAh battery that can last up to 30 hours, which means users never have to worry about running out of juice while going through their day’s travels.

Step up to the high-definition life with the Moto C Plus. its 5-inch HD display ensures optimal viewing of photos and movies for a richer multimedia entertainment. Swipe through favorite

movies and heavy~duty game while waiting for the next flight. Worry not about posting all the stunning snapshots of travels with the phone’s 8MP rear camera, and capture crystal-clear selfies with the 2MP front camera.

Do all these, and more, without constant lagging as the Moto C Plus is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 7.1 Nougat. Keeping up with an individual’s wanderlust is surely a breeze with the Moto C Plus. It is locally available in fine gold color.

Moto C: Make a Smart Move

The Moto C is a powerful smartphone that gets the job done without hurting the pocket. Running on a 1.3GHz quad-core processor and Android 7.0 Nougat 0S, the Moto C is a millennial’s trusted everyday essential. its 5-inch display lets users watch and enjoy photos and videos with greater detail and clarity.

Take at-the-moment snapshots even in low-light conditions with the Moto C’s 5MP rear camera with an LED flash. Capture grand selfie moments with the 2MP front camera supported by a selfie light. Posting these photos while on the go to share with friends and family will not be a problem with the smartphone’s 4G capabilities. The BGB built-in storage capacity, expandable to BZGB with a microSD card, allows users to access their favorite memories anytime and anywhere.

Never worry about having to stop for a charge in the middle of a busy day. The Moto C available in 3G and comes in starry black color packs a punch with its 2,350mAh battery. With the dual~ SIM feature, this smartphone carry the functions of two phones in one, so users never run out of options.

Availability and Pricing

With the new Motorola smartphones, one’s mobile experience is taken to the next level. The Moto C is available starting June 15 for Php3, 699 and the Moto C Plus is priced at Php6, 299.

Pricing for the Moto E4 Plus starts at Php8, 999 available at major retailers nationwide by the end of June