Author: Press Release

  • Celebrate Love with EDSA Shangri-La Manila’s Valentine’s Package

    Escape for a night or two with your loved one as Edsa Shangri-la, Manila offers a Valentine’s room package for stays between 6 to 28 February 2022.

    The package includes breakfast for two (2), Valentine Love Heart box from the Flowerstore.Ph, a bottle of house sparkling wine, guaranteed 8am early check-in, complementary access to Health Club, and use of lagoon-shaped swimming pool within stay dates. Package rate starts at Php8,800++ per night.

    Couples have a variety of picturesque dinner dates to choose from with the hotel’s restaurant and lounges, available from 12 to 14 February 2022. A sumptuous buffet at HEAT featuring Boston lobsters, ratatouille roasted leg of lamb and a foie gras live station at Php2,950 net per person inclusive of iced tea. For those who miss Japan, Senju offers a five-course set dinner with a choice of hot or cold sake (180ml), a glass of Sapporo draft beer or Strawberry iced tea at Php3,500 net per person. Lovers looking for a romantic evening while enjoying live piano music can spend the night at the Lobby Lounge, where a four-course set menu at Php6,000 net for two (2) persons with a glass of house wine, iced tea or chilled juice is on offer. Outdoor dining options include a four-course set menu paired with a glass of house wine, iced tea or chilled juice complemented with a welcome cocktail Al Fresco by the Pool at Php8,000 net for two (2) persons. Or for a more intimate setting, dine in the Gazebo, nestled in the hotel’s tropical garden. Rate starts at Php27,800 net which includes a welcome cocktail, five-course set dinner for two (2), a bottle of champagne and a dedicated butler throughout the night. Gazebo dining is available for the whole month of February 2022.

    Celebrate Love at Edsa Shangri-la, Manila

    For the perfect dinner date at home, Gourmet on the Move has got you covered with a three-course set menu at Php2,850 net for two (2) persons and Php6,800 net for five (5) persons available from 7 to 15 February 2022. To sweeten the celebration, Valentine cakes, chocolates, hampers, and more are on offer at The Bakeshop until 15 February 2022.

    To complete the Valentine experience, couples may go for luxurious pampering and book a massage at CHI, The Spa which reopens on 14 February 2022, daily from 10am to 8pm. Treatment rates start at Php2,700net.

    Edsa Shangri-La has embraced a series of safety standards and precautionary measures so that guests can enjoy what truly matters while staying at the hotel. The property is certified with the Safety Seal by the Department of Trade and Industry, acknowledging the hotel’s effort to meet protocols and regulations set by the government.

    For inquiries and reservations, please call (63 2) 8633 8888, or e-mail manilaedsa@shangri-la.com. For takeaway and delivery, visit https://bit.ly/eslshangshop.

  • A Sweet Escape Awaits at New World Makati Hotel for Valentine’s Day

    New World Makati Hotel takes guests on a love-filled journey from February 11 to 14 with swoon-worthy experiences. From an overnight stay with red wine and a chocolate heart surprise, to romantic indulgences such as strawberry afternoon tea at The Lounge, delectable buffet dining at Café 1228, and premium Chinese cuisine at Jasmine, to gifts that truly speak to one’s heart courtesy of The Shop, there are countless ways to say “I love you” to that special someone.

    Sweet Stays

    Getaway with a romantic overnight stay in a Deluxe room that comes with breakfast for two as well as a heart-shaped chocolate shell that when opened using the wooden mallet reveals more sweet treats inside. Perfectly paired a bottle of red wine that are also included in the package. Upgrade to a Residence Club Deluxe room to add free-flowing cocktails and two food items at The Lounge aside from the above inclusions.

    The Deluxe and Residence Club Deluxe room packages are at PHP7,500 and PHP9,000 nett, respectively. 

    Gifts from the Heart

    The Shop’s decadently desirable treats are sure to make anyone’s heart skip a beat. The Heart-shaped Chocolate Surprise is a fun way to share to love! Simply crack open the shell using the wooden mallet to reveal the surprise of treats inside. This is available in whole and petite sizes at PHP1,300 and PHP300 nett, respectively. Plus, advanced orders get a discounted rate of PHP1,088 nett for the whole sized version. 

    For an upgraded touch, the Valentine’s Gift Boxes include the Heart Surprise with a wooden mallet, red or white wine and an option to upgrade to sparkling wine or Champagne. Each box starts at PHP3,500 nett.

    In addition, kids and kids-at-heart will love the Red Velvet Cakesicles for PHP480 per box of 2, while the Valentine Chocolate Pralines in boxes of 10 or 20 are for PHP700 and PHP1,200 nett.

    Orders for the “Gifts from the Heart” collection must be placed 48 hours in advance and will be available until February 15, 2022.

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    Romantic Indulgences

    Afternoon Tea at The Lounge

    Couples or even friends and family are in for a delightful afternoon at The Lounge with its daily delectable selections of sweet and savory treats paired with tea or coffee and an option to upgrade to sparkling wine.

    This set consists of a combination of sweet and savory bites such as sweet items Strawberry cream cheese macaroons, Hazelnut strawberry eclairs, Strawberry Breton tarts, and Scones with jam and cream, to name a few, and savory items Smoked salmon with strawberry cream cheese in wheat bread, Mini quiche with salami and strawberry filling, and Chicken salad in rye bread.

    From February 11 to 14, 2022, the above promotion includes two complimentary glasses of sparkling wine and is priced at PHP1,500 nett for two guests. Afternoon tea is available daily from 2PM to 6PM until March 21, 2022. 

    Decadent Buffet Dining at Café 1228

    From February 11 dinner to February 14 lunch, guests can savor Café 1228’s decadent buffet selections such as roast ribeye, roast bone-in pork loin, lamb chops, fresh live oyster, crab, mussels, shrimp and more with free-flowing soda and iced tea at PHP 1,288 nett per person except on February 13 (lunch and dinner) and 14 (lunch) which is at PHP1,600 nett. 

    For Valentine’s Day (February 14) dinner, a glass of sparkling wine for the couple as well as a Heart-shaped chocolate Surprise with a chance to win special prizes for the ladies comes with the above inclusions and is priced at PHP 2,250 nett per person.

    Premium Chinese Cuisine at Jasmine

    There’s no better way to show love and appreciation than a delectable selection of Jasmine’s best-selling dishes. Jasmine highlights two set menus which include Crispy bean curd with spiced salt, Crispy pork belly, Minced chicken corn soup, Deep-fried fish fillet with salted egg yolk, Wok-fried beef tenderloin with Mandarin sauce, Wok-fried “Kong pao” chicken, cashew nuts, Stir-fried seasonal vegetables, ‘Yeung chow’ style fried rice, Chilled mango cream, sago, and Red velvet whoopie pie at PHP1,588 nett per person (minimum of 2 persons).

    For inquiries and reservations, guests can call +63288116888, e-mail reservations.manila@newworldhotels.com, or book a room package directly via www.tinyurl.com/NWSweetEscapes . They can also visit the website https://manila.newworldhotels.com/en/ or check out the hotel’s official Facebook and Instagram accounts.

  • ABS-CBN & Youtube to Produce ‘How to Move On in 30 Days’ Series with Maris Racal & Carlo Aquino

    For the first time in the Philippines, ABS-CBN, the country’s leading content provider, announced its partnership with YouTube to develop and produce a new original series that will stream exclusively on the video streaming platform. “How to Move On in 30 Days,” a romantic-comedy featuring the fresh team-up of Maris Racal and Carlo Aquino, will premiere on YouTube this 2022.

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    The co-production deal is the latest initiative of ABS-CBN to expand its digital content offerings and reach more audiences on YouTube with the goal of serving more Filipinos on various platforms.

    ABS-CBN has been streaming its live and on-demand shows via Kapamilya Online Live on YouTube. It also offers “Made for YouTube” entertainment, lifestyle, and music shows, and ABS-CBN Superview, which offers free streaming of hit movies.

    The digital shows are all viewed on ABS-CBN Entertainment, the most subscribed (38 million subscribers) and most viewed (45 billion views) YouTube channel in Southeast Asia.

    How to Move On in 30 Days a YouTube exclusive coming this 2022

    In “How to Move On in 30 Days,” Maris is unceremoniously dumped by her ex-boyfriend and promises to move on from him within 30 days. She chronicles her journey on her own vlog and later hires Carlo as her fictitious boyfriend with the intention of fully healing from heartbreak. After 30 days of trying so hard to bury the past, will she have completely moved on, or will her efforts prove to be futile?

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    The series, directed by Benedict Mique and Dick Lindayag, also stars Albie Casiño, John Lapus, Jai Agpangan, Sachzna Laparan, Kyo Quijano, Sherry Lara, Poppert Bernadas, Hanie Harrar, Elyson De Dios, and James Bello.

    Watch out for “How to Move On in 30 Days” soon on YouTube.

  • Megan Young & Mikael Daez Share the Joys of Me-time Moments

    Maintaining a healthy work-life balance has been a challenge for a lot of people. Keeping up with responsibilities can be stressful and draining so, it’s important to reward oneself with valuable “me-time” moments from time to time. 

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    Megan Young and Mikael Daez

    Celebrity couple Megan Young and Mikael Daez can attest to this. Since the lockdown started, they’ve been creating content for their YouTube channel and podcast #BehindRelationshipGoals. Balancing work and their personal lives was not an easy task, but they make sure they find time to enjoy things they love. 

    “We look forward to any chance we get to enjoy the company of one another and [our dog] Soba, even if we only get a couple of hours or minutes of free time to do so. We’re even more appreciative of these moments.” Mikael said.

    “Before, we really pushed ourselves to work until madaling araw. But we realized that we need to put a limit and that we have to find time to reward ourselves also,” Megan added. 

    Though they’re limited to staying at home, Mikael and Megan still find ways to reward themselves through simple yet satisfying activities.

    Take a breather 

    Being able to take a few moments to appreciate free time after accomplishing so much can feel rewarding. Find a comfortable spot and try to sit back for a few minutes to help clear the mind before jumping into the next task. Performing a simple self-care routine afterwards can be invigorating.

    Play video games 

    One of the things Megan and Mikael enjoy is their shared love for playing video games. Immersing oneself in a virtual world is easily rewarding after spending long hours of work.   

    TV and movie marathon 

    One of the best ways to chill after a busy day – a marathon of TV shows and movies while in pajamas and with a cozy cup of hot chocolate. Swiss Miss is one of the celebrity couple’s must-haves when they go on a binge-watching spree. “For the anime lovers out there, we’ve been watching Hunter x Hunter and Demon Slayer. And then, for video game lovers, we watched Witcher. From time to time, there’s the occasional K-Drama or Korean movie that’s nice to watch,” Mikael shared.  

    Swiss Miss Oatmeal Snack
    Swiss Miss Oatmeal Snack

    Experiment in the kitchen 

    Rewarding oneself can be as simple as satisfying cravings, preparing a tasty treat or cooking a favorite dish. For Megan and Mikael, experimenting with Swiss Miss’ various flavors to create delicious snacks and drinks turned out to be a memorable experience. Megan’s favorite was adding Swiss Miss Chocolate Hazelnut to oatmeal. “Swiss Miss really oomph’d up the flavor and the oatmeal experience,” she said. 

    Meanwhile, Mikael added cinnamon, cream, and rock salt to his Swiss Miss drink. “It did add a lot of nuance to the Swiss Miss experience and I was happily surprised,” he said. “We’re not cooks or chefs, so any wins in the kitchen is something we’ll take.”  

    Swiss Miss Mikael Daez Holiday Spice Drink 1
    Swiss Miss Mikael Daez Holiday Spice Drink

    Check out the recipes they made with Swiss Miss here and enjoy a rewarding treat.  

    Spend time with loved ones 

    Celebrating wins and accomplishments is more rewarding when shared with the family and loved ones. There’s a blissful satisfaction in spending free time and catching up with family and friends whether in person or virtually.  

    The new year is an ideal time to grow in one’s personal and professional lives. Megan and Mikael – as individuals and as a couple – plan on taking their content creation to another level. “Definitely 2022 is another year for learning and taking it to a different scale,” Megan said. Mikael also added, “I mean we already started the content production arm of Bonez and Fofo so we might as well go with it 100% and try everything out.” 

    Of course, they won’t forget about taking a break rewarding themselves for their small and big wins.

    Just like the celebrity couple, one can celebrate wins with a sweet reward like Swiss Miss. This chocolate drink comes in Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, Marshmallow and Hazelnut flavors. 

    Enjoy Swiss Miss by itself or with the delicious recipes from Swiss Miss Philippine’s Facebook page. Get Swiss Miss from the nearest supermarkets or by shopping online.  

  • Paul Rudd’s Mr. Grooberson Gets the Call in ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’

    Marvel’s Ant-Man himself Paul Rudd now plays Mr. Grooberson, the endearing slacker summer school teacher in Columbia Pictures’ new action-adventure Ghostbusters: Afterlife, in Philippine cinemas this February 16.

    “He’s one of the great comedians of our time,” director Jason Reitman says. “I remember one of my first short films opening for Wet Hot American Summer at Sundance back in 2000 and seeing Paul Rudd in a whole new light, thinking I’d be lucky if I got to work with this guy one day.”

    Rudd says he instantly fell in love with his character. “One of the things that I liked about Grooberson is that he has no problem talking about how he doesn’t want to be teaching, doesn’t care about it, and doesn’t really care about what the kids do,” he says.  “I thought he was a fun character to play.”

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    “Paul makes everything look good, I don’t know how he does it,” adds Reitman. “He makes dialogue funnier. He’s a great classically physical comedian.”

    In the film, Grooberson, who happens to be a seismologist, is a cool breeze in dreaded summer school, playing vintage horror movies in class.  “I can’t imagine how much I would have liked having a teacher that walked into class on the first day and said: ‘You don’t want to be here. I don’t want to be here.’ And then showed Cujo,” Rudd says. His Grooberson still manages to connect with fellow science nerds like Phoebe (McKenna Grace), the new kid in town and granddaughter of late Ghostbuster Egon Spengler.

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    Rudd was swept up with the original 1984 Ghostbusters mania as a teenager. “I saw it a few times. It was such a big thing, everyone was talking about it at school. Ghostbusters had that magical component that just struck a chord with people.”

    On the proton-pack-filled Ghostbusters: Afterlife set, Rudd didn’t need to fake the wonder. “I was actually holding a ghost trap in that scene. These are things I have known my whole life.”

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    From director Jason Reitman and producer Ivan Reitman, comes Columbia Pictures’ Ghostbusters: Afterlife, the next chapter in the original Ghostbusters universe.

    In Ghostbusters: Afterlife, when a single mom and her two kids arrive in a small town, they begin to discover their connection to the original ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind. The film is written by Jason Reitman & Gil Kenan. Based on the 1984 film Ghostbusters, an Ivan Reitman film written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis.

    Starring Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace and Paul Rudd, Ghostbusters: Afterlife’s executive producers are Dan Aykroyd, Gil Kenan, Jason Blumenfeld, Michael Beugg.

    Ghostbusters: Afterlife is distributed in the Philippines by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International.  Use the hashtag #Ghostbusters

  • Huawei P50 Flagship Series Now Available via Globe’s GPlan

    For more beautiful life moments captured in its truest form, Globe is bringing in the latest innovation in smartphone photography to the country with the launch of Huawei’s flagship smartphone, the Huawei P50 Pro and its foldable alternative, Huawei P50 Pocket under its affordable and life-enabling GPlan.

    The all-new Huawei P50 series offers smartphone fans a whole new experience of style and photography made possible by its powerful camera system, and high-end hardware and software capabilities.

    The Huawei P50 Pro comes with a true-form dual-matrix camera system powered by cutting-edge imaging processors that allow for cleaner, clearer and more intricate images and videos, making the new Huawei device a portable camera powerhouse. It also features a 200x digital zoom, true-steady shot and true-focus capture that makes it easier to take photos even with wobbly hands or moving objects.

    Globe x Huawei P50 Pro

    The Huawei P50 Pocket Premium Edition, in collaboration with Haute Couture designer Iris Van Herpen, features an amazing style of organically flowing patterns in a stunning gold tone. It sets a new standard for smartphone design, fitted out with a multi-dimensional hinge that allows it to fold seamlessly into an ultra-slim, pocket-sized form that is light and easy to hold.

    Globe x Huawei P50 Pocket

    It also takes photo-taking experience up a notch with the Ultra Spectrum Camera Matrix, which enables the smartphone to capture more details and produce images with impeccable clarity and depth. The foldable phone also features a smart cover screen that delivers notifications and allows users to access apps easily without the need to unfold the device.

    Get a fully elevated experience with Huawei P50 Series’ impressive features with GPlan. It comes with all the data you need and more with free 3GB of GoWifi plus all-day calls and texts to other networks and landlines for seamless and faster sharing.

    To get first access to true-to-life smartphone photography, customers can pre-order the Huawei P50 series starting February 4 from Globe. With GPlan 1499, customers can enjoy the Huawei P50 Pro at Php26,400 in one-time cash-out or an additional Php733 on top of their monthly bill for 36 months. Under the same plan, customers can get the Huawei P50 Pocket Premium Edition at Php48,000 in a single cash-out, which can also be spread throughout the 36-month contract period, charged to their monthly bill.

    What’s more, those who pre-order online will get free gifts: Huawei Freebuds Pro worth Php7,999 and Wireless Charging Table Lamp worth P2,499 for Huawei P50 Pro pre-orders and Huawei Watch 3 worth Php18,999 and Freebuds 3 worth P8,990 for Huawei P50 Pocket pre-orders. The all-new Huawei P50 Pro will officially be available on February 11 while the Huawei P50 Pocket on February 18. For more details on GPlan offerings for Huawei P50 series, visit https://www.globe.com.ph/postpaid/huawei-p50.html.

  • Designer Blooms Unveils Their Valentine’s Day Collection

    For over 29 years, Designer Blooms has given fresh looks to occasions with its wide range of unique and modern flower creations. From its humble beginnings of offering just artificial and preserved blooms, DB brings back that legacy. Introducing the 2022 Valentine’s Collection with NEW Preserved Bouquets and Elegant Terrariums to complete this year’s day of love. 

    These preserved blooms put a contemporary twist on your traditional fresh bouquets. Proven to stand the test of time, these arrangements do not easily wilt nor lose their scent quickly. Perfect to make Valentine’s memories that last! 

    Available in 3 one-of-a-kind variations- Wild Bunch Bouquets, The Forever Love Heart and Preserved Flower Terrariums- these blooms are available for the entirety of February, the love month. The Wild Bunch Bouquets (P4,495) are a classic bundle made of various dried stems while the Forever Love Heart (P3,495) is a striking heart-shaped arrangement, available in Very Peri and Red colors. The Preserved Flower Terrariums (From P1,595 to P3,395) on the other hand are colorful rosebuds, elegantly caged and preserved. For those looking for classic fresh flower designs, DB also offers signature pieces and more! 

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    Preserved Rose Glass Case with Lid

    Customers may also enjoy a variety of discounts and deals during the month! 

    • We have one of the longest duration for V-Day pre-order offers. Customers may choose between a 10% discount (pre-order until Feb. 10) or free delivery (pre-order until Feb. 11). While Metro Manila deliveries may also avail of lower shipping fees (previously priced at P595 to just P295 now). 
    • For BPI, BDO, Ayala Rewards Circle, Citi, JoMalone and Globe users, more deals await –from discounts to freebies.
    • Last but definitely not the least, DB has a limited offer in collaboration with Jo-Malone. DB and JoMalone are offering special flower boxes to go with their JoMalone perfume of choice (Php 12,000). Customers can pre-order from select  JoMalone stores (SM Aura Mall, Powerplant Mall and Greenbelt 5 Mall) or online at www.DesignerBlooms.com from now until February 12, 2022. 

    Learn more about these offers at https://bit.ly/DBbdaypromo.

  • ‘Marry Me’ Star Jennifer Lopez Shares Personal Parallels to her Superstar Character in the Film

    Two total and completely opposite strangers agree to marry and get to know each other in Marry Me, starring Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson.  But as forces conspire to separate them, the universal question arises: Can two people from such different worlds bridge the gulf between them and build a place where they both belong?

    When we meet global superstar Kat Valdez, played by Jennifer Lopez, she’s about to be married to her fiancé, Bastian (Maluma). Together, they’ve become the hottest celebrity couple on the planet and are about to be wed publicly, live, in front of the whole world. Their smash duet single, “Marry Me” has become the biggest song of the year. Everything in her life seems, on the surface, to be perfection. But the reality of her life is far more complex. “Kat’s a global superstar who is also a strong, confidant businesswoman,” Jennifer Lopez says. “She’s a boss but also a regular person who gets lonely and needs love. She wants to feel like she has a home and isn’t a gypsy traveling the world.”

    When Kat discovers, seconds before her wedding, that Bastian has been unfaithful to her, the façade and the fantasy of what her life can be disintegrates around her. “In one second, everything changes, and it all falls apart,” Lopez says. “Kat blames herself for not seeing the truth, but also makes a spontaneous choice to marry somebody else in the audience. That’s how she meets Charlie. With that, her life completely changes, as it does when you meet someone who sees you for who you are.”

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    Lopez, of course, knows what it is like to navigate a romantic relationship in the glare of the public eye. “Living a life in the spotlight has its challenges,” Lopez says. “The truth is that nobody wants to hear the ‘woe is me…’ part of that, but it has a scrutiny and a judgment to it that most people don’t ever have to deal with. That can be very lonely.” What the public often forgets, for both Lopez and Kat, is that there’s a real person dealing with real pain and loss behind the clickbait headlines.

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    The key to surviving it, Lopez says, is to stay focused on who you really are rather than on how the public views you. “Kat never forgets that she was a little girl growing up with a dream,” Lopez says. “It’s the same for me. Remembering where I came from has always kept me grounded. I don’t feel any different, and I think that’s what people forget. That’s why I’ve made songs over the years like ‘Jenny from the Block’ and ‘I’m Real.’ I’m still the same person, but I’m just doing these things with my life and it has expanded and grown. Still, there’s a human being there.”  

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    Playing Kat, Lopez says, allowed her to explore and expose these ideas, both on the screen and within herself. “It was about baring my soul in every moment,” Lopez says. “It was more uncomfortable than playing a character that is nothing like you, because I brought experience into a world in a way that I’ve never had to before. This is also the first time that I’ve been able to make an album with a movie, which has been a dream of mine. It’s the first time I’ve done a movie with music since Selena, and in that film, they used Selena’s voice, so I never got to sing myself.”

    From Universal Pictures International, say yes when Marry Me opens in local cinemas on February 9. 

  • Welcome the Croc-tastic Year of the Tiger with Ang Paos from Crocs!

    Crocs, a global leading brand for innovative casual footwear is welcoming the new Water Tiger Year with exciting Ang Paos that you can get starting January 28 until February 28 for every regular-priced Crocs footwear purchased at any Crocs stores nationwide or when you buy at Crocs webstore.

    Welcome the Croc tastic Year of the Tiger

    Present your receipt and redeem the Ang Pao at the nearest Crocs store until February 28, 2022. Each voucher matches a different treat this month. You may choose to get Php 100 off on your next purchase of regular-priced footwear, a free Jibbitz™ when you get another regular-priced footwear or a Php 100 off on any purchase of regular-priced flips, slides, and sandals. Only one (1) Ang Pao may be used in every transaction.

    Hurry, visit Crocs stores nationwide near you and get your Ang Paos:

    ·   SM branches nationwide (SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, SM North Edsa, SM Pampanga, SM Cebu, SM Davao)

    ·   Ayala Malls nationwide (Trinoma, Bonifacio High Street, Alabang Town Center)

    ·   See the complete list here.

  • Eight Universities Advance as Qualifiers in PRSP Grand Prix Hack Sprint Edition

    The Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP) is thrilled to announce that eight (8) universities are moving forward to the second phase of the Grand Prix Hack Sprint Edition, the second leg of the recent Students’ PR Congress.

    These are De La Salle University – Dasmariñas, Far Eastern University, Holy Angel University, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, San Beda University, Saint Louis University, University of the Philippines – Los Baños and University of the Philippines – Manila.

    PRSP Grand Prix Hack Sprint Edition Qualifiers

    These universities successfully advanced after participating in the first phase of the initiative wherein students (1 team per school comprised of 3 members) from all over the country were invited to submit a position paper about “The Great Resignation”, a topic provided by JobStreet Philippines, the Platinum Sponsor of the 2021 PRSP Students’ PR Con and Grand Prix.

    In the second phase – the Hack Sprint, the students will be given 24 hours to develop their communications plan. Students will be briefed on February 3 and must start developing their plan, presented in a maximum of 10 slides, for submission on February 4.  A distinguished jury will evaluate and score the entries and identify 5 outstanding teams advancing to the third and final phase.

    The Top 5 teams will then proceed to the final round of the competition happening on February 5 – the Pitch Proper, where each team will be presenting their plan to a select jury composed of industry thought leaders and experts. The winners will be announced on the same day, and they can win exciting prizes courtesy of PRSP Students’ PR Con and Grand Prix Hack Sprint sponsors.

    Being the first Hack Sprint edition of PRSP’s annual student event and competition, the upcoming Students’ Grand Prix will be fully virtual. 

    The PRSP Grand Prix Hack Sprint is supported by JobStreet as platinum sponsor; Maynilad Water Services, NIVEA and PLDT as gold sponsors; Converge ICT Solutions, GCash, Maya, PayMaya, Smart, Unilab Consumer Health and Unilab Skin Sciences as silver sponsors; and Jollibee Foods Corporation, McDonald’s Philippines (Golden Arches Development Corporation), Meralco, Teleperformance and SM Supermalls as bronze sponsors. COMCO Southeast Asia serves as the event’s staging and creative partner with ABS-CBN, Adobo Magazine, Class A Magazine, ClickTheCity.com and WhenInManila.com as media partners and Warner Music Philippines and PhilPop Musicfest Foundation as entertainment partners. 

    The event is also supported by student organization partners – ADPROS from Polytechnic University of the Philippines in Manila, Mass Communication Students’ League from Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (University of the City of Manila), PRSSP (Public Relations Student Society of the Philippines) from University of the Philippines Manila, HAU Communicators’ League from Holy Angel University in Pampanga, Journalism Guild from Cavite State University, Josenian AdComm Guild and Josenian Communication Society from San Jose Recoletos University in Cebu, Kapunungan sa mga Mass Communicators from Silliman University in Dumaguete, SWU Junior Communication Designers Guild from Southwestern University in Cebu, The Society of Student Communicators from Negros Oriental State University in Dumaguete, and Junior Marketing Association from Xavier University in Cagayan de Oro.To learn more about the PRSP 2021 Students’ PR Con and Grand Prix, follow www.facebook.com/studentsprcongress or linkedin.com/company/prsp-students-pr-con-and-grand-prix. For inquiries, please email studentsprcongress@prsp.ph.