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AllHome plans to open 2 more stores this year

VILLAR-LED AllHome Corp. is looking to end the year with at least two more new stores as it is encouraged by the resilience of existing stores during the coronavirus-related lockdown.

In a statement on Monday, the home improvement retailer said it looks to raise its store count to 49 before 2020 ends from 47 at present, with interest mostly in provincial locations.

“We are optimistic in the performance of our provincial stores, especially with our most recent opening in Santiago City, Isabela. For the rest of 2020, we have identified at least 2 more stores to open, ending 2020 with 49 stores, at the least,” AllHome President Benjamarie Therese N. Serrano said in the statement.

“We have adjusted the opening schedules, given the construction delays and economic impact of this pandemic. Initially, we planned to delay new store opening to 2021, but with the trend we are seeing, we have decided to open at least 4 new stores this 2020,” she added.

Most of AllHome’s current stores are located in Metro Manila and its nearby regions, accounting for 37 stores from its 47-store network. Five others are located outside of Mega Manila but within the Luzon island, while the other five are distributed in Visayas and Mindanao. 

The company builds its stores in locations near residential communities to target home owners that are looking for construction materials, hardware, tiles and sanitary wares, furniture, appliances, homewares and linens. It carries 32 in-house brands and looks to expand its product portfolio further.

“These new AllHome stores will be built closer to residential communities as more and more consumers deem it a priority to lessen movement and shop closer to home,” AllHome Chairman Manuel B. Villar, Jr. said.

AllHome booked a 37% income drop to P275.65 million in the first six months of the year, while its revenues dipped 4% to P4.85 billion.

Its shares at the stock exchange closed at P6.08 each on Monday, down one centavo or 0.16% from the last session. — Denise A. Valdez

How creators can make more money online? Merchandise

MANY people have made a career for themselves online as YouTube creators or as influencers on other social media platforms, and while having ads and sponsorships may bring in a lot of money, a company specializing in creating branded merchandise said that there’s no better way to strengthen one’s personal brand and create another revenue source than by having your own merchandise, especially for those just starting out.

“If they’re starting their channels now [they should] already be thinking about their branding, and thinking about how they want to be perceived in public… and if they hit 10,000 subscribers, maybe start thinking about things they could offer your fans because you’re unlikely to get a lot of demand from brands and to do a lot of branded posts at that level,” David Nicholls, CEO and founder of Australian merchandise platform Flash Fomo in an interview with BusinessWorld in September over Zoom.

Mr. Nicholls pointed out that having merchandise — shirts, mugs, etc. — featuring your own brand is a great way to earn revenue without having to rely on ads and sponsorships. YouTube’s top creator, PewdiePie (real name: Felix Kjellberg) reportedly earned more than $7 million on merchandise alone in 2019.

Merchandise, he said, is also a way to strengthen your brand and carve your own market.

“There are hundreds of thousands of influencers, all with big audiences, but if you’ve got a real niche audience and it’s working well for you, then you’ll be able to drive sales of your products anyway and you don’t need brands to sponsor you,” he said.

Flash Fomo was launched in 2019 and is currently focused on getting creators on their service, in the Philippines. Among its customers is Jamill (Jayzam Lloyd Manabat and Camille Trinidad). Jamill currently has more than 11 million subscribers and their videos range from prank videos to day-in-the-life videos.

The company functions as a subscription service where, starting at $19 a month, an influencer can create up to nine products, have their own dedicated online store, and have Flash Fomo handle fulfilment and order management. Creators also pay transaction fees of about 5% (lower at higher subscription tiers).

Mr. Nicholls explained that in having a subscription model they put “more profits in the creator’s hands and give them more control of their own brand,” as other merchandise companies, he said, take their earnings from the percentage of merchandise sold.

“They can make their money back with one product sold [with Flash Fomo],” he explained.

While some creators may already have designs for their merchandise in mind, for those that don’t, Flash Fomo also offers design services.

It also offers more than 500 products on its platform, from shirts and mugs to bedsheets, bags, and even jewelry. The products are manufactured in Australia, Vietnam, India, China, and Japan, among others.

Who should think about creating their own merchandise? Well, it’s tied to the kind of content they are producing and the kind of audience they have, according to Mr. Nicholls.

Musicians, he said, sell well because their fans typically buy shirts and other products during live shows. “Informers,” he said, also sell well and he described this category of creators as those who offer something beyond entertainment value like a tech reviewer.

“If that tech expert comes out with a tech product, then I’m more likely to go buy that because they already made a name in that space,” he said, noting that YouTubers and influencers on Instagram sell well.

What does not convert as well, he said, are those who get popular in TikTok, whom he called “Entertainers.”

“They don’t convert at the same levels as YouTube… someone who does a quick dance for 15 seconds might have 20 million followers but they may not necessarily convert because they don’t have a niche,” Mr. Nicholls said.

“If you’re a small creator, size doesn’t really matter in the industry as it’s about having that niche audience and strong followers,” he added. — ZB Chua

NGCP turns over housing project in Valenzuela City 

POWER grid operator National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) said Monday it turned over to the city government of Valenzuela the first batch of low-rise homes in a joint in-city housing project for informal settler families.

“NGCP and the City of Valenzuela, together with Gawad Kalinga, worked hand in hand to give residents of the city a safer living environment, away from the dangers posed by living near or under high voltage transmission lines,” the privately owned company said.

The dwellings are in Disiplina Village, which it described as a “product of collaborative efforts to serve the community in order to protect them and give them a safer place to live in.” The turnover was on Oct. 15.

NGCP said it had worked with Valenzuela City to relocate residents previously living within the transmission right-of-way corridor to prevent accidents that might happen because of their proximity to the high voltage power lines.

The move was also in line with the enactment of the Republic Act 11361 or the Anti Obstruction of Power Lines Act, it added. The law aims to ensure the uninterrupted flow of power by prohibiting construction of structures and conducting any activity within or along the power line corridor.

In February last year, NGCP, the Valenzuela City local government unit and Gawad Kalinga broke ground on the 2.5-hectare city property to put up the in-city relocation site. The housing project, which costs more than P282 million, is comprised of 22 three-storey low-rise buildings with 792 units, and is scheduled for completion by 2021.

The five newly constructed buildings with a total of 180 units will be given to residents of Brgy. Mapulang Lupa and Ugong who were previously residing along the transmission line corridor of NGCP’s San Jose-Quezon 230-kilovolt line.

‘Stanning’ Stray Kids

ONE of the major casualties in the global COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic is the live entertainment industry. For K-pop in particular, concerts, music shows, and festivals, and fan meetings — whether on a grand scale or even the relatively small and intimate ones — are temporarily on hold as the world still grapples with how to keep the virus at bay. Given the consistently high demand for Korean entertainment and content, agencies and brands have joined forces to continue to stage events — but the medium has shifted to online.

Over the weekend, telecom giant Globe staged a virtual fan meeting with Stray Kids, one of the fastest rising K-pop groups formed by JYP Entertainment. The fan meet was shown through the live video streaming app, V Live.

The eight-member band was scheduled to perform in the country for the Manila leg of its District 9 Unlock World Tour, which was initially rescheduled from April 25 to June 20, but thereafter postponed to a later, though unspecified, date. It would have been their second major concert in the Philippines, following their successful Unveil Tour: “I am…” in Manila in April 2019.

“It’s really thrilling and exciting to be able to see Stays (their fandom) even if online,” said  Stray Kids member Hyunjin. “We can’t see each other face-to-face but having this kind of opportunity through Globe to see each other virtually is heartwarming and touching at the same time.” Aside from Hyunjin, four other Stray Kids members, namely, Lee Know, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N joined in the fun. The other members — Bangchan, Changbin, and Han — were unable to attend due to prior commitments. Hosted by Korea-based Filipino actress and emcee Cherish Maningat, the fan meeting was divided in two parts. The first segment ran for 30 minutes and was streamed for free. More than 122,000 fans accessed the site. The second segment, also for a little over 30 minutes, was exclusive for fans who had won access codes to the event from KmmunityPH. There were also 30 pre-selected fans whose faces were flashed on an LED screen, with five of them given the chance to play a game with the 2018 Rookie Artist of the Year.

There were the usual question-and-answer portion, games, and even a photo opportunity with the Stray Kids but only through the screen. Online fan meetings do not evoke the same kind of euphoria as a physical encounter where a “high touch” is a common perk. To compensate, some organizers throw in one-on-one video chats for some paid fan meets. For this event, a performance was excluded from the program.

The Stray Kids said that the global health concerns have also affected their activities. However, they make the most of their downtime by working on new songs, taking on new hobbies such as boxing, and listening to their favorite music including that of actress-singer IU. They added that taking selfies and posting them online also help keep their happy disposition.

“I really want to have our own concert soon,” said Lee Know, who was gifted with a surprise video for his 22nd birthday on Oct. 25.

“We look forward to visiting again our fans from other countries, including those in the Philippines,” I.N added.

To the delight of the fans, Stray Kids played a game where they guessed some Filipino words as depicted by the photos shown by the host. In the second half, the members partnered with five fans in a relay game.

During another Q&A round, Seungmin said receiving a lot of love and support from people around is the best part of being an “idol.” For those dreaming of becoming musicians like them, Felix also advised that “finding their passion” is key.

In a special video message, fans said they cannot wait for Stray Kids to return to the stage for a live performance. Meantime, they will content themselves with watching the group online as well as enjoying their music videos.

While it may still take time before we all enjoy another live concert experience, fans will have to make do with online events. Under the new normal, “stanning” (being a fan) has inevitably transcended the conventional and the physical to a wider, though much less engaging, virtual medium. — CMSV

Filinvest expands Cebu flagship project

THE FILINVEST Group is expanding one of its flagship projects, City di Mare, in Cebu City to adapt to the changing needs of consumers amid the “new normal.”

In a statement, Filinvest said it recently acquired an additional 9.6 hectares of land to be developed into a mixed-use project with residential, office, commercial, and retail components in South Road Properties, Cebu.

“With this new land bank, City di Mare will further foster a live-work-play lifestyle in the community,” the company said.

City di Mare already has residential buildings that are ready for occupancy, such as Sanremo Oasis and Amalfi, as well as a lifestyle complex IL Corso by Filinvest Lifemalls. It also features a park where residents and visitors can enjoy the outdoors while practicing social distancing.

To address the changing needs of the community, the company is building a pedestrian bridge with a bike lane that will connect City di Mare to IL Corso. It also plans to add a mixed-use block that will feature a school/university, office buildings, and retail area.

Grab delivery services reach Dumaguete City

GRAB Philippines said on Monday its GrabFood and GrabExpress services are now available in Dumaguete City.

“Dumaguetenos may now benefit from the safe, convenient, and valuable services that GrabFood and GrabExpress have to offer, while co-creating a positive social impact, and contributing to Dumaguete’s economic recovery,” Grab said in an e-mailed statement.

Grab has partnered with restaurants and establishments there to support their businesses amid the pandemic crisis.

The ride-hailing company also plans to train its delivery partners in Dumaguete and provide them with the necessary tools and livelihood opportunities through the use of technology.

Grab Philippines had partnered with the City of Dumaguete to realize the expansion project.

“With this partnership, we hope to continue using our technology and platform to empower and motivate our communities in co-creating a positive, social impact, and hopefully contribute to a safe economic recovery for Dumaguete. We hope that our kababayans in Dumaguete will continue to support one another and Grab is humbled to be part of this strong and resilient community,” said Jay Lim, head of expansions for Grab. 

Grab currently serves 18 cities in the country. Its operations include ride-hailing and on-demand food-delivery app, as well as groceries and package delivery, concierge services, bill payments, and financial services. — Arjay L. Balinbin

Disney’s Peter Pan, Aristocats get racism advisories

LOS ANGELES — Classic Disney animated movies Peter Pan, The Aristocats, and Dumbo have been given content advisory notices warning viewers that they contain outdated or stereotyped depictions of people of color.

The advisories, the latest example of Hollywood’s reckoning with racism, come in the form of a short graphic on the Disney + streaming service as some of the older films are selected for viewing.

“This program includes negative depictions and/or mistreatment of people or cultures,” the on screen advice reads.

“These stereotypes were wrong then and are wrong now. Rather than remove this content, we want to acknowledge its harmful impact, learn from it and spark conversation to create a more inclusive future together,” it adds.

Disney said on its website that the advisories were part of a review of its library content.

The movie studio said that the 1953 film Peter Pan refers to Native people as “redskins” and that the dancing in headdresses by Peter and the Lost Boys is a “form of mockery and appropriation of Native peoples’ culture and imagery.”

For the 1970 film The Aristocats, the advisory refers to one of the felines, noting that it “sings in poorly accented English voiced by a white actor and plays the piano with chopsticks.”

Other movies dating back to the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s with the new warning include The Lady and the Tramp, Swiss Family Robinson, and The Jungle Book.

Earlier this year, amid massive nationwide protests over police brutality and racial injustice, the Civil War era film Gone With the Wind was briefly pulled from the HBO Max streaming service.

It reappeared two weeks later with a commentary about the brutality of slavery. — Reuters

Golden Haven sees surge in value of memorial lots

INVESTING in memorial lots can provide high returns in the future, according to Golden Haven, Inc.

“As with any piece of real estate, memorial lots at Golden Haven increase in value over time. With an annual appreciation of 20%, investing in Golden Haven lots now will grant you high returns in the immediate future,” the Villar-led company said in a statement.

When its 15-hectare memorial park in Las Piñas opened in 1984, Golden Haven said a memorial lot cost just P5,000. Now, a memorial lot in the same park costs P378,000.

Golden Haven Cebu opened in 2005 with a memorial lot going for P25,000. Now, a lot at Golden Haven Cebu costs P232,000, “an increase of over 828% in value or a 46% increase per annum,” the company said.

Golden Haven Memorial Park in Cagayan de Oro offered lots for only P33,000 when it opened in 2007, and now it costs P89,000.

Golden Haven, a subsidiary of listed Golden Bria Holdings, Inc., currently has 30 sites around the country.

Globe deploys school buses with WiFi in Manila

GLOBE TELECOM, Inc. announced on Monday the deployment of school buses equipped with special antennas to provide WiFi signal to residents in at least nine areas in Manila from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. from Monday to Sunday.

The areas covered by the project are Pasaje del Carmen St., Remigio St., 853 Gonzalo Gil Puyat St., 924 Bilibid Viejo St., Tomas Mapua St., Alfonso Mendoza St., Dalupan St., Oroquieta St., and Basco St. in Manila, Globe said at a virtual launch event on Monday.

The use of the WiFi service, according to Globe, will be free for the first hour for public school students and teachers who were provided 289,000 Globe SIM cards.

“Through the School Bus WiFi campaign, Globe also extends support to school bus operators whose main source of livelihood was put at stake by the pandemic,” Globe said. 

Globe announced last week that it is planning to install about 800 cell sites in the last three months of the year as part of its network expansion.

The mobile network operator added it intends to put up at least 319 cell sites in Metro Manila and Rizal and 100 cell sites in Bulacan, Pampanga, and Pangasinan.

The company has also committed to put up 190 cell sites in the Visayas and 166 in Mindanao.

“Against the backdrop of COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019), internet access has become a lifeline more than a luxury.  Internet access is needed by students to pursue online education, by workers to continue earning a living while working from home, by families to stay connected with each other,” said Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, Ayala Corp. chairman and chief executive officer, and Globe chairman.

“With Globe’s School Bus WiFi in the City of Manila, we are able to help in ensuring that residents have access to affordable WiFi connectivity.  We look to partner with other local governments to expand this initiative,” he added.

Ernest L. Cu, Globe president and chief executive officer, said the project is a product of Globe’s innovation that will not only provide the industry with a new opportunity, but will also “bring connectivity to students and communities in areas that need it most.” — Arjay L. Balinbin

Gov’t makes full award of Treasury bills

THE GOVERNMENT made a full award of the Treasury bills (T-bills) it offered on Monday as the rates mostly inched down on the back of strong liquidity in the financial system.

The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) awarded P20 billion in T-bills as programmed yesterday as the offering was more than thrice oversubscribed, with total tenders amounting to P68.962 billion.

Broken down, the BTr borrowed P5 billion as planned via the 91-day T-bills, with tenders reaching P21.87 billion. The three-month debt fetched an average rate of 1.086%, inching down by 0.2 basis point (bp) from the 1.088% logged in the previous auction.

The Treasury likewise awarded the programmed P5 billion in 182-day debt papers as bids for the tenor amounted to P21.632 billion. The six-month papers were quoted at an average rate of 1.597%, slipping by 0.1 bp from the 1.598% seen in the previous offering.

Lastly, the government made a full P10-billion award of 364-day securities as tenders totaled P25.46 billion. The average rate of the one-year papers settled at 1.793%, unchanged from the previous auction.

The Treasury also opened its tap facility to borrow an additional P5 billion via the 364-day T-bills as the government looks to boost its coffers to fund relief measures against the coronavirus pandemic.

National Treasurer Rosalia V. de Leon said in a Viber message to reporters after Monday’s auction that yields on the T-bills were mostly steady as “liquidity remains strong” among investors.

Ms. De Leon said investors are “looking for redeployment outlets, with interest on the front end of the curve.”

A trader said investors are still waiting for stronger indicators of economic stability which could justify lower yields on government debt.

“The results were well within expectations. This is mainly due to the market putting their excess cash to work given the uncertainties surrounding the pandemic,” the trader said via Viber.

Another trader said the sideways movement of yields on the T-bills were “rollovers” from the steady demand for short-term debt papers.

Meanwhile, Ms. De Leon yesterday said the Treasury will issue Premyo bonds anew next month to raise some P3 billion in fresh funds. She said the bonds will have a tenor of one year.

“You will be after the prizes, not coupon. Tenor is only one-year so rate [will still be] better than time deposit,” she said.

Premyo bonds are part of the government’s bid to attract more small investors to invest in government securities. Last year, the BTr raised P4.961 billion from the sale of one-year peso-denominated Premyo bonds, up from its initial offer of P3 billion.

Premyo bonds are government securities that have corresponding raffle numbers for cash and non-cash prizes, aside from earning interest. The minimum investment for the bonds stands at just P500 and can be bought in multiples. One Premyo bond is equivalent to one raffle ticket.

There were 232 winners during the first Premyo bonds draw held in June this year.

Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III said in a statement yesterday that the next Premyo bond issuance will be available through the Bonds.PH app.

On Tuesday, the BTr will auction off reissued 10-year Treasury bonds (T-bonds) worth P30 billion. The debt instruments have a remaining life of four years and 10 months.

The Treasury is looking to raise P140 billion from the domestic market this month: P80 billion in weekly T-bill auctions and P60 billion in fortnightly T-bond auctions.

The government wants to borrow around P3 trillion this year from local and foreign lenders to help fund its budget deficit expected to hit 9.6% of the country’s gross domestic product. — KKTJ

Entertainment News (10/20/20)

Podcast on Joey Ayala out

THE FILIPINAS Heritage Library and the OPM Archive will release MUNI-MUNI STORIES: A Podcast on Filipino Music Episode 3: Joey Ayala | Karaniwang Tao on Oct. 23, 6 p.m., on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. In this episode, the podcast host talks with Joey Ayala about his beginnings, the importance of music spaces, his song-writing process, and the need to tell stories through writing. Also discussed is the importance of cross-collaborations, the anatomy of some of his songs: “Walang Hanggang Paalam,” “1896” and “Karaniwang Tao”; while weaving his perspectives regarding the role of artists and their legacies. Muni-Muni Stories is a project of the Filipinas Heritage Library, together with the OPM Archive which serves as a love letter to the heritage of Filipino music. It is an offshoot of the curated playlists of the library, Muni-Muni Muna and Muni-Muni Muli, which were introduced during the initial months of the quarantine. The first season of Muni-Muni Stories features 12 episodes, each to be aired monthly from September to March 2021. Other artists on the roster include Raimund Marasigan, The CompanY, and Bayang Barrios. Currently available is Episode 1 with Celeste Legaspi, who talked about her song “Saranggola ni Pepe” and Episode 2 with Pia Magalona and Saab Magalona-Bacarro who provide insights into the life and legacy of the late Francis M. For updates regarding the episode upload schedules, visit Filipinas Heritage Library and the OPM Archive on Facebook.

Freestyle, Robert Seña to headline free online concert

POP and R&B band Freestyle and indie alternative band She’s Only Sixteen’s frontman and rhythm guitarist Robert Seña will headline the nostalgia-themed UNITE 2020, an online concert that is free and open to the public. Launched by the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde to welcome its students, the night promises to bring memories of previous UNITE events and provides an opportunity for other spectators to experience and witness the creativity, talent, and unity of the community. It will likewise showcase a series of special throwback performances by homegrown talents and indie musical acts Kyla and Jam, The Strays, Why July, Nobody’s Home, Tala and Matt Murillo. The affair will feature numbers from the internationally acclaimed Saint Benilde Romançon Dance Company and hit mixes by DJ Mohit and DJ Rammy. UNITE 2020 will go live on Oct. 30, 6 p.m., on the official Facebook page of the Benildean Student Trainers at: https://www.facebook.com/StudentTrainers/.

Mitch & Mel Online ‘Ohayo’

JOIN the inimitable commedienne Mitch Valdes and musical director Mel Villena in a half hour of stories and music delivered into your homes via Zoom on Oct. 24, 6 p.m. (Philippine time) and 7 p.m. (UTC-7). “Ohayo” is the title of the first episode with Valdes sharing stories of growing up in Japan and the culture shock of re-entry to life in the Philippines. This is the first of many episodes providing an antidote for our times. Get access (P600 advanced, P750 on the day of the show) via TicketWorld.

Rush Hour Concerts: The Best of OPM with MSO

IN the midst of the pandemic, the Manila Symphony Orchestra (MSO) continues with its popular Rush Hour series of concerts, this time online. On Oct. 30, 6-7 p.m., via Zoom, the MSO will perform symphonic renditions of the Best of OPM (Original Pilipino Music) from the 1970s to the 1990s, from the hits of Ryan Cayabyab up to the Eraserheads. Rush Hour Online is supported by Avida for their 30th Anniversary Celebration. Started in 2013, the Rush Hour series was initiated by the MSO to reintroduce themselves to the public by performing at the Ayala Museum during rush hour. It also aimed to provide the community a brief but enriching respite and sanctuary from the traffic and throngs of commuters that define their daily lives. Proceeds from the online event will support Ayala Foundation’s student scholars online access allowance for one school year. Get access (regular tickets are P1,200, while discounted tickets for seniors, PWD, and students is P850) via TicketWorld.

Food Lore: ‘Island of Dreams’ bags 2 awards

ERIK Matti’s Food Lore: “Island of Dreams” and Angeli Bayani brought home the Best Single Drama/Telemovie/Anthology Episode — Philippines and Best Actress in a Leading Role — Philippines respectively during the announcement of the 2020 national winners by the Asian Academy Creative Awards (AAA) in a livecast in Singapore. “Island of Dreams,” was the pilot episode of the HBO Asia anthology Food Lore. Matti also won Best Director of a Scripted TV Program and Food Lore bagged the Best Asian Drama for Regional/International Market category in the ContentAsia Awards last August. Other episodes of Food Lore that were recognized in the AAA awards are “He Serves Fish, She Eats Flower” for Best Cinematography (Vietnam), “Life in a Box” for Best Direction (Japan) and “Maria’s Secret Recipe” for Best Single Drama/Telemovie/Anthology Episode (Indonesia). Food Lore can be streamed exclusively on HBO GO. HBO GO is available via SKYCable and Cignal or at https://www.hbogoasia.com/.

Richard Juan teaches Cantonese

THIS year, Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has launched its “100 Reasons to Miss Hong Kong” campaign, allowing Filipinos to reminisce about the things they have come to love about the city — from food and shopping, to outdoor activities and its nightlife. To get people ready for their next trip to Hong Kong once travel is allowed again, Filipino-Chinese TV personality Richard Juan — who was born in the Philippines but grew up in Hong Kong — will be teaching some essential Cantonese phrases in a two-episode series, Missing Hong Kong with Richard Juan. He will be joined by reality star Baninay Bautista and Deni Rose Afinidad-Bernardo, the Senior Editor for Lifestyle and Entertainment for Philstar.com. The show will air on Juan’s Facebook page on Oct. 23 and Nov. 6.

K-pop dance tutorials online

K-POP dance party at home is set to be as easy as one to three as the Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines (KCC) teams up with K-Pop Dancing Diva Dasuri Choi to bring the party into the Filipino homes starting Oct. 16 until November. The KCC will be giving free energetic and thematic dance tutorials courtesy of Dasuri featuring six popular K-Pop groups. Divided into five themes namely: Boy Crush, Femme Fatale, Energy Pop, Legendary Idols and K-Pop Rookies, the K-Dance Party! will feature the songs of idol groups’ BTS, Hwasa, Oh My Girl, Seventeen, Super Junior, and Itzy. After mastering the dance tutorials, K-Pop fans can also win K-Pop albums and other exclusive K-Pop merch and KCC goodies, when they join the K-Dance Party! Cover Dance Challenge. By uploading their creative dance covers of their chosen songs on SNS, six winners — one each theme — will be chosen by KCC. Submission of entries for K-Dance Party! Cover Dance Challenge will be from Nov. 1 to 13. K-Dance Party! Cover Dance Challenge is part of KCC’s ongoing Korea At Home Campaign, which aims to bring a holistic Korean culture experience into the Filipino homes during his pandemic. Catch K-Dance Party! exclusively on KCC Philippines’ YouTube Channel every Friday and Sunday at 5 p.m. Follow Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines on Facebook and @kccphil on Instagram and Twitter for more updates about the K-Dance Party! Cover Dance Challenge and other KCC events and activities.

CPG project brings resort living to San Fernando

CENTURY PROPERTIES Group, Inc. (CPG) is bringing resort living to San Fernando, Pampanga with its new condominium project.

The Resort Residences at Azure North is patterned after CPG’s Azure Urban Resort Residences in Parañaque City. The condominium complex features a resort-inspired design and swimming pools including a wave pool.

Azure North is located at the San Fernando exit of the North Luzon Expressway, and near malls, schools and churches.

“With more homeowners considering moving outside of Metro Manila to settle down for good, Azure North is an ideal choice if you’re after a good location, high-quality condo units, and a resort lifestyle,” the company said in a statement.

CPG offers a virtual tour of Azure North and the available units on www.azurenorth.com.ph.

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