by Penny Angeles-Tan | May 25, 2024 | Business
25 May 2024 – BingoPlus, the comprehensive entertainment platform in the country and provider of your favorite online tongits, bingo, and perya games, hosted a fun-filled and truly entertaining event for the pageant scene in the country by successfully presenting Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) 2024.
This year, BingoPlus is the lead presenter for MUPH. This gives the brand the opportunity to host significant events for the pageant throughout the entire competition. These events will be enjoyable not only for the queens and the organizations involved but also for all supporters across Filipino communities.
Some of the activities included a press conference at LimaPark Hotel in Batangas City, a visit by MUPH to BingoPlus at Bonifacio Global City and BingoPlus Studio in Quezon City, Sponsors Night and the Preliminary Night at the Manila Hotel, and the Grand Coronation Night at the Mall of Asia Arena.
BingoPlus has found its partnership with Empireph Holdings Inc. to be crucial in advancing its efforts to nurture culture and communities, expand initiatives to protect biodiversity and create safe spaces and opportunities for wellness. The brand has also made sure that its programs empower women through the launch of its #GandaPlus campaign, which aims to provide a platform for queens and fans to express their definitions of beauty and purpose, ensuring a diverse and boundless understanding of beauty.
BingoPlus in the Grand Coronation Night
BingoPlus and MUPH made this year’s competition more fun and exciting by awarding titles and special honors to the queens while acknowledging their efforts to promote social and community growth.
This year, DigiPlus Interactive Corporation Chairman Eusebio Tanco joined the panel of judges. Additionally, DigiPlus Interactive Corporation President Andy Tsui and AB Leisure Exponent Inc. President Rafael Jasper Vicencio awarded Miss Nueva Ecija Maica Martinez from BingoPlus the title of Miss BingoPlus Universe 2024 along with a cash prize of ₱250,000.00.
The event also showcased the initiatives and projects of the BingoPlus Foundation, offering valuable insights into the foundation’s significant impact on communities. These include education and technology programs, access to healthcare, community safety and resilience, and responsible digitalization.
MUPH 1st Runner Up – Miss Cainta Stacey Daniella Gabriel
MUPH 2nd Runner Up – Miss Quezon Province Maria Ahtisa Manalo
Miss Bulacan Chelsea Anne Manalo was crowned Miss Universe 2024. The 1st runner-up was Miss Cainta Stacey Daniella Gabriel, and the 2nd runner-up was Miss Quezon Province Maria Ahtisa Manalo, who also won the title of Miss Philippines Cosmo International 2024. Justine Tarah Marie Valencia from Baguio was the 3rd runner-up and was also crowned Miss Philippines Supranational 2025, and Christi Lynn McGarry from Taguig was the 4th runner-up.
Additionally, Alexie Mae Brooks of Iloilo City was appointed as Miss Philippines Eco International 2025, while Miss Pampanga Cyrille Payumo was named Miss Philippines Charm 2025.
Miss Universe Philippines 2024 Chelsea Manalo
In an exclusive interview, Miss Universe 2024 Chelsea Manalo shared her excitement after winning the title.
“Right now, I feel really ecstatic; it’s still surreal to me that I have actually won Miss Universe Philippines 2024. But I know that there are so many great things that will come my way. And because of this, I’m ready to take the opportunity to work well with the organization and, of course, to better work with the purpose that is really close to my heart.”
Manalo also shared the importance of the Miss Universe Philippines platform in pursuit of her advocacy for youth empowerment and education.
“It’s really important to be Miss Universe Philippines 2024 because this will open so many opportunities for me to work with the purpose that is close to my heart, which is youth empowerment through the education of the indigenous people. And I know I can better help them reach a little bit closer to their dreams.”
She also shared her fond memory with BingoPlus, “This was when we went to shoot in Batangas. It was a little bit of a time to get away as a candidate, but you know, to be with my sisters and to shoot with the brand.”
Manalo also described her BingoPlus journey with 3-bingo letters.
“B, beautiful. You know that experience is really, really beautiful. I don’t think there’s anything else I would ever trade at this moment right now. I, I know I have come a long way through so many things that have happened in my life, and because of that, I can really see how independent I have become to be where I am right now. And O, because I know that this is the opportunity that I am waiting for in my life.”
Meanwhile, Miss Universe Philippines 1st runner-up Stacey Gabriel gave advice to the aspiring queens. “Know that you have everything that you need within you to conquer the universe. I believe in you, so I hope you believe in you, too.”
Miss Universe 2nd runner-up Maria Ahtisa Manalo added that knowing your purpose is your core to surviving the competition.
“I think you know the purpose of why you are joining a beauty pageant. It is very important for you to know your purpose and the reason why you are doing it. It is very important to know your core so that you’d be able to stick by that and survive the pageant world.”
Manalo ended the interview after expressing her gratitude to BingoPlus and said, “Thank you so much, BingoPlus, for bringing this opportunity. I know that this will commend me and all of the other ladies here. It doesn’t stop here. Thank you so much!”
Miss BingoPlus Universe 2024
BingoPlus guarantees a fun and truly entertaining experience for MUPH. This year, BingoPlus awarded the title of Miss Universe BingoPlus 2024 to the queen with the most online votes, granting her an express ticket to the final 20 and a cash prize of Php250,000. The title was given to Miss Universe Nueva Ecija, Maica Martinez.
In an exclusive interview, Martinez expressed her gratitude after knowing she had won the award. “I am so grateful because, technically, I won the first title tonight, and I’m so proud to be Miss BingoPlus Universe 2024. And I’m so grateful to all who supported me all throughout this year.”
Martinez also recalled her experience with BingoPlus, “My memorable experience with BingoPlus was when we visited the BingoPlus office. I’m so happy because I received so much love and support from my BingoPlus family. We received flowers and messages from them that helped us boost our morale and really pump up our journey to the universe.”
In addition, Martinez described her MUPH journey as inspiring, empowering, and transformational. Her journey with MUPH made her realize that dreaming is limitless, and so we must continue to dream bigger.
She also expressed her gratitude for the support from her hometown and to BingoPlus.
“To my family and friends all around the world, thank you very much! This is not only my success; this is the success of the entire Nueva Ecija. To BingoPlus, thank you so much for this wonderful title. I can’t wait to contribute to the BingoPlus family and, at the same time, work hand-in-hand, especially with the BingoPlus Foundation. Laging panalo at masaya sa BingoPlus!”
BingoPlus #PurpleLuckPurpleLove and #GandaPlus
The MUPH excitement extended not only to the candidates but also to everyone. BingoPlus launched the #PurpleLuckPurpleLove summer campaign, in which the brand gave away prizes such as MUPH VIP tickets, an iPhone 15 Plus, and cash prizes. This ensures that, in addition to providing top-tier entertainment, the brand offers everyone a chance to win prizes that add fun and enjoyment anytime and anywhere.
BingoPlus recently launched the #GandaPlus online campaign. The campaign’s goal is to create a platform for queens and fans to share their own definitions of beauty and purpose, embracing diverse and limitless meanings of beauty. Fans are encouraged to share their #GandaPlus stories through video stitching and uploads on their social media accounts such as Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram.
Netizens are also invited to mark their #GandaPlus traits on a customized #GandaPlus bingo card. There were ten (10) winners of Php 20,000.00 each, who also received an exclusive dinner with Miss Universe winners.
The success of Miss Universe Philippines 2024 is part of BingoPlus’ commitment to the entertainment and leisure industry of the Philippines, embracing all forms of enjoyment that have become important fixtures in Philippine culture. The brand’s partnership with MUPH is an opportunity for it to operate on a level that encompasses a wider range of what “leisure and enjoyment” mean to Filipinos, ensuring the experience is both accessible and memorable.
DigiPlus is the fastest-growing digital entertainment company in the country. It operates the country’s leading digital platforms BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, PeryaGame, Tongits+, and BingoPlus Poker, with more to come. BingoPlus is a leading platform that offers various forms of entertainment for Filipinos. Players can explore games such as tongits, bingo, perya games, and many others to have fun at home.
For more information, visit www.bingoplus.com or download the app now from the App Store and Google Play.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | May 24, 2024 | Business
ArenaPlus, your 24/7 sports betting app and the Official Gaming Partner of the PVL, continues to support the PVL throughout its series of 2024 conferences, attending the All-Filipino Conference held last May 12, 2024, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Alongside over 23,600 fans in attendance, ArenaPlus witnessed local volleyball players go head-to-head in a bid to bring home the champion title.
The audience was captivated as the Chery Tiggo Crossovers clinched 3rd place, triumphing over the Petro Gazz Angels with a narrow 3-2 victory. Excitement filled the air as everyone eagerly awaited the highly anticipated face-off between the Creamline Cool Smashers and the Choco Mucho Flying Titans. ArenaPlus heightened the atmosphere with a spectacular performance by its Astig Girls, igniting even more enthusiasm among the crowd and setting the stage for an electrifying final game.
After five intense sets, the Creamline Cool Smashers came out on top with a score of 3 – 2, giving the team its fourth All-Filipino Conference championship win.
Creamline’s Jem Galanza – Most Valuable Player (MVP) and Best Outside Spiker
Notably, Creamline’s Jema Galanza was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) and Best Outside Spiker for the finals, while Brooke Van Sickle from the Petro Gazz Angels took home the MVP title for the entire conference.
Dedicated to the growth and development of Philippine sports and culture, ArenaPlus has recognized the increasing popularity of volleyball among Filipinos. The brand understands what the community enjoys and sees the potential of various niche sports, enabling it to adapt to and capitalize on the shift in Filipino interests. Consequently, ArenaPlus has realized the importance of partnering with the PVL to provide local fans with a better experience of watching their favorite teams compete.
BingoPlus and ArenaPlus proudly stand as flagship brands under Digiplus Interactive Corp., solidifying their positions as the leading gaming and leisure providers in the country. For more updates, visit www.bingoplus.com and www.arenaplus.net or download the apps now via the App Store and Google Play.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | May 23, 2024 | Video reviews
Recently, Ladbible posted about 9 songs, which are known for having real, unchoreographed, spicy scenes. The actress didn’t want her name in the credits of the movie because of all the flack the movie got, but Ladbible put her name not just in the article but in the title of the article itself.
Click HERE to read the Ladbible article yourself.
I confess to going incognito and skimming through the movie posted somewhere online, and I agree with those who said it wasn’t very good as far as the dialogue, the cinematography, etc., are concerned.
As for the spicy scenes, there is something to be said about it being real and graphic. I personally don’t even know how the ML and FL were able to perform with all those cameras moving around them, zooming in as often as they did.
To be fair, I have to admit that the realness of the steamy scenes probably portrayed how we see those scenes in our heads when we read a spicy book. I can even unabashedly say that what made me laugh and clap was probably not something any guy would want a girl to laugh and clap about.
It was the scene mentioned in the Ladbible image, specifically the start when the ML went from slack to ramrod in five seconds! Yes, I timed it, lol! I even made slow “woop” sound effect while timing it.
You might be wondering why that scene, in particular, caught my eye. Am I some sort of perve? Of course! Just kidding, lol! To be completely honest, I find the human body so fascinating. I know that women have something similar happen but on a (physiologically) smaller scale but it isn’t something we get to see unless we watch porn.
Is 9 Songs porn?
I think that 9 Songs straddles the line. It isn’t just sex, there is an actual story, although I confess not paying too much attention to it. While the spicy scenes are very explicit and do show close-ups of the ML’s and FL’s genitalia, it didn’t feel as though the director interrupted them at any time to get a better shot, he just kept shooting and fixed it later in editing. The spicy scenes felt real as if the actors were not acting at all but rather in the moment.
For the audience, it feeds on a kink … voyeurism. Because that is what it was … us watching a loving couple in the throes of passion over and over again in many different ways.
Is 9 Songs any good?
I can’t really say it is awful since I didn’t watch enough of it to form that opinion. It is supposed to be a rock and roll movie, but I confess to skipping all those parts. I won’t even be able to tell you the names of the characters without looking it up as I don’t recall hearing their names mentioned.
However, despite focusing mostly on the multiple controversial scenes I was able to follow their love story, and it is a love story.
People should take off their blinders and realize that this is what romantic, passionate love looks like.
Given how graphic it is, this kind of movie is probably not something I would want to watch in the cinema, but it is probably on-brand for streaming services like HBO.
Is it worth a watch? Not for the kiddies, this definitely comes with an adult rating. For mature adults, though, I probably wouldn’t recommend it for mixed company unless you are that intimate with each other. The spicy scenes may cause libidos to rise.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | May 20, 2024 | Entertainment
BingoPlus, the comprehensive entertainment platform in the country and provider of your favorite online tongits, bingo, and perya games, extended a warm welcome to the diverse and stunning Miss Universe Philippines 2024 (MUPH) queens on Monday, May 13.
As the lead presenter for this year, BingoPlus welcomed MUPH candidates to visit its locations in Bonifacio Global City and Quezon City. This visit was part of the brand’s efforts to create an enjoyable MUPH experience for everyone.
The candidates began with a courtesy call with DigiPlus President Andy Tsui and AB Leisure Exponent Inc. President Raphael Jasper Vicencio. They then toured the DigiPlus offices and had the opportunity to meet and interact with its employees, who warmly welcomed them with smiles and flowers.
Joining the visit were the country’s top social media influencers, such as DJ Jaiho, “Poca”, Christy “Ms. Deliciousness” Tabayag, Super Sereyna Queen Francine Gracia, “Queen Dura”, Prince Adrian Dagdag, and more. The influencers had the opportunity to engage and interact with the Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) candidates, collaborating on various content creations. Additionally, the queens visited the BingoPlus Studio located in Quezon City, where they participated in a live-streaming event.
This event was hosted by the BingoPlus host alongside the special guest host, “Kaladkaren,” and featured a musical performance by Markki Stroem.
BingoPlus is committed to its core mission, which is based on the values of home and community. The brand aims to enhance the leisure and enjoyment of the Filipino people. Its partnership with MUPH provides an opportunity to cater to a broader range of what leisure and enjoyment mean to Filipinos, particularly in relation to the significant role of beauty contests and pageantry in Philippine culture.
This year, BingoPlus is bringing the excitement of MUPH not only to the candidates but also to fans and supporters. BingoPlus is hosting a voting page for fans to vote for their favorite candidate and help them secure a spot in the Top 20. Winners will receive various giveaways such as MUPH VIP tickets, an iPhone 15 Plus, and cash prizes. For more information about the campaign, please visit BingoPlus’ social media pages and website at www.bingoplus.com.
Watch the coronation night live on May 22 at the Mall of Asia Arena.
BingoPlus and ArenaPlus proudly stand as flagship brands under Digiplus Interactive Corp., solidifying its position as a leading gaming and leisure provider in the country with its newest product, GamePlus.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | May 15, 2024 | Family and Pets
When mothers achieve a milestone with their babies, it becomes a shining moment that is remembered and celebrated by fellow moms. It could be as simple as finding a hack to get the baby to happily eat a nutritious snack, developing a trick to make the little one less fussy during bath time, or finding the perfect affordable diaper that greatly improves the baby’s protection and comfort. When a mom discovers any of these baby care hacks, fellow moms are quick to cheer her on with the words, “Ikaw na!”
This is the same expression of support that award-winning actress and in-demand host Dimples Romana wants to share with fellow moms of toddlers. As a mother of three, with her youngest, Elio, still a toddler, Dimples wants only the best for her kids so that they can have the freedom to move and be themselves.
New EQ Pants endorser Dimples Romana with Karl Po, Chief Operating Officer and Samuel Po, Chief Executive Officer of JS Unitrade Merchandise Inc.
Dimples and Elio have been selected as brand ambassadors for JS Unitrade’s leading brand, EQ Pants, a highly trusted diaper brand in the country. The new TV commercial (TVC) for EQ Pants, featuring Dimples and her son Elio, is now being aired during primetime TV.
“This is a beautiful milestone for me and my family because this is Elio’s first brand family,” Dimples exclaimed during her recent launch as the new endorser during the JS Unitrade Merchandise Inc., National Conference 2024.
“Whatever brand family we represent, that means we share the same values. So as soon as we found out about EQ Pants and the way they produce quality diapers while making them affordable and approachable for the Filipino family, of course, I had to say yes.”
In the new EQ Pants TVC, Dimples and the moms discuss the features of EQ Pants, emphasizing its new Bubble Top Sheet that reduces contact with the baby’s skin, helping prevent rashes. They highlight EQ Pants for its affordability and quality, with Dimples showcasing her baby using the product. The commercial concludes with Dimples inviting viewers to choose EQ with the tagline, “Ikaw na!” or, more fittingly, “EQaw na!”
Watch EQ’s newest TV commercial featuring Dimples Romana and her adorable son Elio below:
Like Dimples, moms can also have peace of mind with EQ Pants, which delivers the best diaper quality. Aside from the new feature, the Bubble Top Sheet, EQ Pants also feature a Soft Cottony Cover with a front-to-back Snug Fit to ensure a comfortable fit on the move, while its Super Absorbent Core keeps baby dry by drawing away urine.
Thanks to these mommy-and-baby-friendly features, Dimples has more time to do other important tasks. She shared, “The best thing about the EQ Pants is that Elio doesn’t have to change his diaper often, which gives me a lot of time for more important things like bonding with my family.”
Dimples Romana with fellow moms in the new EQ Pants TVC.
With Dimples and her fellow moms in mind, Michelle Acuña, JS Unitrade Marketing Director, said, “We understand the struggles and worries of moms when it comes to the comfort and protection of their babies or toddlers. EQ Pants is carefully designed with that in mind so mom and baby can feel at ease knowing that their baby can happily move around without worries of rashes or leakage for long hours.”
Experience your own “EQaw na!” moment with the EQ Pants readily available in retail stores nationwide and online platforms so that moms can have convenient access to purchase whenever needed.
For more updates, follow EQ’s social media accounts:
- Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/EQDiapers
- Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/eqbabydiapersph/
- TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@eqdiapersph
- YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@eqbabydiapers
I can’t really say it is awful since I didn’t watch enough of it to form that opinion. It is supposed to be a rock and roll movie, but I confess to skipping all those parts. I won’t even be able to tell you the names of the characters without looking it up as I don’t recall hearing their names mentioned.
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