Beautéderm CEO Rhea Tan's Birthday Graced by Celebrities

Rhea Tan, founder of Beautéderm, recently celebrated her birthday with celebrity endorsers of her popular brand at Taupe by Chef Francis Tolentino in Taguig City.

Guests included Maja Salvador with husband Rambo Nuñez, Jennylyn Mercado, Dennis Trillo, Rayver Cruz, Sanya Lopez, Ruru Madrid, and veteran actress Lorna Tolentino.

Young stars Darren Espanto, Cassy Legaspi, Miguel Tanfelix, Ysabel Ortega, Sofia Pablo, and Allen Ansay were also in attendance.

Other celebrity pals were Jelai Andres, Darla Sauler, EA Guzman, Shaira Diaz, DJ JhaiHo, Thou Reyes, Alex Castro, Sunshine Garcia, Ervic Vijandre, KitKat, Thia Thomalla, Ejay Falcon, Jana Falcon, and Kakai Bautista.

According to the Beautéderm CEO, the gathering was her most personal celebration to date. Tan said she considers herself fortunate to have these celebrities as real-life friends.

“Despite their busy schedules, they took time to celebrate my birthday, for which I am grateful. More than business, I regard them as friends. I’ve watched all of their showbiz projects, but having them on my birthday makes me happy,” Tan said.

As part of her birthday celebrations, the business mogul contributed 1 million to the Kasuso Foundation. She has been assisting the aforementioned foundation for years and plans to do so every year on her birthday.

“My life’s mission is to serve others. I would like to believe that God rewards me so that I can share it with others. Aging is a natural part of life for me, but helping others is what makes your birthday truly memorable,” the celebrity entrepreneur expressed.

Despite her major success in the beauty industry, Tan maintains a spirit of kindness and humility. She stated that all she wants is for others to realize their aspirations as well.

Max: The New Streaming Experience Coming To Southeast Asia, Taiwan And Hong Kong On November 19

Max, a brand new streaming experience for Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Hong Kong, will launch today, Tuesday, November 19. Bringing together the highest quality entertainment from brands like HBO, Harry Potter, the DC Universe, Discovery, AFN, Cartoon Network and HGTV, fans will be able to enjoy blockbuster movies, groundbreaking series, iconic hits, engaging real-life content and family favorites all in one place.

As the exclusive home of HBO Originals, Max will premiere Dune: Prophecy from the expanded universe of Dune on November 19, starring Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May and Mark Strong. Dune: Prophecy follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit. 

Max will be the entertainment destination for audiences in the region, featuring culture-defining programming including Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, Friends, The Last of Us and The White Lotus. Latest series like The Sex Lives of College Girls, The Penguin and The Franchise will also be available on Max. 

Joining this amazing collection will be the first show from the new DC Studios, the adult animated series Creature Commandos, written and executive produced by James Gunn, which premieres on Max, December 5. 

The highly anticipated premiere of Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking, a reality competition spotlighting legendary storytelling and fantastical edible creations, hosted by James and Oliver Phelps (Fred and George Weasley) will premiere on Max. Fans of Discovery, TLC, AFN, Food Network, ID^* and HGTV’s real-life programming can look forward to new seasons of Deadliest Catch, Gold Rush, Naked and Afraid, 90 Day Fiancé, Dr. Pimple Popper and  Property Brothers.

Featuring the best of Hollywood movies from some of the biggest studios including Warner Bros., Paramount and NBCUniversal, subscribers will have access to the complete Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings movie collections, as well as Oppenheimer, Fast X, The Fall Guy, Despicable Me 4, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Expend4bles, IF, Trolls Band Together, Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. 

With Max’s extensive kids offering, families will be able to stream Batwheels, LEGO Ninjago: Dragons Rising, Grizzy and the Lemmings: World Tour as well as everyone’s favorite purple dinosaur in Barney’s World.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

From November 19, subscribers can enjoy an elevated streaming experience, complemented by a robust platform and customizable experience that will invite fans to find their favorite stories in a seamless way with Max:
 

• Multiple devices^**: Max will be available on many different devices - phones, tablets, computers, TVs, and other major platforms.

 

• Mobile login: Subscribers can access Max using their mobile number after setting up their account for an easy login experience.

 

• Personalization: Subscribers can create up to five unique profiles, each customizable with favorite characters as avatars, and receive personalized recommendations based on viewing habits. 

 

• Localization: Subscribers will have the option to choose their preferred language when using Max’s interface and can also customize their viewing experience with a selection of subtitles and dubbing languages.

 

• Navigation: Providing a more intuitive way of exploring Max, subscribers will be able to explore the content offering in seconds by brand, category or genre using a seamless search function.

 

• My Stuff: Fans can save their favorite content for later in My List or pick up where they left off with Continue Watching. 

 

• Download: Subscribers will have the option to download content for offline or on-the-go viewing.

 

• Kid-friendly viewing: Kids streaming experience can be customized with personalized profiles curated with age-appropriate content and parental controls including Kid-Proof Exit as an optional setting to keep kids from accessing other profiles.
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HOW TO SUBSCRIBE

Max will offer a choice of different plans^*** and will be available for subscription at www.max.com^****, and via app stores, including the Apple Store and Google Play Store. Max will also be available through local third party service providers^{^}. For additional details on plans and pricing for Max in Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Hong Kong, click here.

 

*ID: Investigation Discovery

**Subject to plan and may vary by provider.

***Existing HBO GO subscriptions will become Max subscriptions on November 19 and bring subscribers of HBO GO a brand new streaming service.

****Direct subscriptions via www.max.com not available in Taiwan at launch.

^Mobile plan available via select partners in certain markets.

Terms and conditions apply. For more information, visit help.max.com.

 

About Warner Bros. Discovery 
Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates and distributes the world’s most differentiated and complete portfolio of content and brands across television, film and streaming. Available in more than 220 countries and territories and 50 languages, Warner Bros. Discovery inspires, informs and entertains audiences worldwide through its iconic brands and products including: Discovery Channel, discovery+, BluTV, CNN, DC, Eurosport, HBO, HGTV, Food Network, OWN, Investigation Discovery, TLC, Magnolia Network, TNT, TBS, truTV, Travel Channel, Max, Animal Planet, Science Channel, Warner Bros. Film Group, Warner Bros. Television Group, Warner Bros. Games, New Line Cinema, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies, Discovery en Español, Hogar de HGTV and others. For more information, please visit http://www.wbd.com.

 

About Max
Max is the premier global streaming platform from Warner Bros. Discovery that delivers the most unique and captivating stories, ranging from the highest quality in scripted programming, movies, documentaries, true crime, adult animation, and live sports and news (where available). Max is the destination for prestigious entertainment brands such as HBO, Warner Bros., Max Originals, DC, Harry Potter, as well as iconic shows like Friends, all in one place. www.max.com

Introducing NEON and “Sana Kapiling Ka” -- his Tagalog Christmas debut single, penned in America

A Christmas-themed Tagalog ballad penned due to separation anxiety, and its heartfelt recording delivered by a voice that deserves to be heard by the public, resulted in a must-heard digital single called “Sana Kapiling Ka.” 

The heartfelt track released last November 15 and distributed by the highly revered ABS-CBN’s Star Music is the debut single of guitar playing singer NEON, a discovery being touted by select music insiders as a pop artist to watch out for.  

The new record is produced by marketing expert May Manuel, with NEON (a musical director and record producer himself) and his music proficient buddy Chi Capulong taking care of its mixing and mastering.    

“Heto na ang panahong pagninilayan ang kahapon/ Sa tuwing humuhuni’ng mga ibon,” expressed the opening line of the song written by composer and music journalist Yugel Losorata.

The music columnist, book author, and recording artist was staying at his mother’s place in Southern California, USA at the time he wrote the piece.

NEON has been busy producing and gigging around since the pandemic restrictions were lifted. Music critics including Atty. Marivic Benedicto, head of music publishing and new media at ABS-CBN Productions, compared his singing prowess to that of the likes of Ariel Rivera, Erik Santos and Daryl Ong. 

“Sana Kapiling Ka” is a moving ballad anchored on neatly sentimental lyrics, an embracing tune, a gallant mix of acoustic guitar, violin, and NEON’s sweeping vocals. 

Both NEON and Yugel have been friends for quite some time, with the former arranging a previous release by the latter's band affiliation The Pub Forties where he used to be its chief songwriter playing bass guitar. Their camaraderie led to a collaboration agreement in which Neon would record songs penned by Yugel. 

The music scribe wrote “Sana Kapiling Ka” amid his emotional struggle being physically away from his wife and kid after he flew to the US for personal reasons in 2022. After spending several years honing his craft in the Philippine band scene, he is currently making waves in the US, having become the recipient of an Outstanding Journalist and Author award from Filipino-American Press Club of California (FAPCCA), and after he was included among the 75 Most Influential Filipino Americans (MIFA) released by Blogtalk with MJ Racadio for its 2024 edition. His latest book, the music memoir “And For The Record,” was published by Penguin Random House South East Asia last August. 

Yugel released his own version of the said song under its original title “Hosanna Kapiling Ka,” which was distributed by the Los Angeles-based NSFU.    

NEON’s “Sana Kapiling Ka” is being projected as a Christmas ballad which OFWs, its families, and lovers engaged in long-distance relationships should find relatable. Expect the new voice in town to make the rounds singing the song he gave justice through excellent musicianship, care for a friend, and belief in its message and melody.

G22 rallies teams at the Predator League Philippine Finals with a live performance of ‘It Lies Within’

Acer ambassadors AJ, Alfea, and Jaz of the P-pop girl group G22 performed the Predator League anthem “It Lies Within” at the Predator League 2025 Philippine Finals in Robinsons Galleria Cebu. First introduced during the Asia Pacific Predator League 2024 Grand Finals in Manila last January, the song perfectly encapsulates the spirit of the Predator League. As the tournament’s anthem, participating territories have adapted it in their language.

“We are proud that Acer Philippines is the proponent of the Predator League anthem. The song captures the mindset of esports players, especially their relentless pursuit of greatness,” said Princess Laosantos, Senior Marketing Manager of Acer Philippines.

The Predator League is a battlefield for esports teams of all experience levels to test their skills and fight for supremacy. Every year since the tournament started in 2018, thousands of teams across the Asia Pacific region sign up for a chance to join and live out their dreams of winning on a massive esports stage.

“We have a lot of talented players waiting to be discovered. As a brand known to support esports from all competitive levels, Predator League has been instrumental in Predator’s growth across the region, especially the Philippines,” said Acer Philippines Managing Director Sue Ong-Lim.

The stage is set for the sixth edition of the Asia Pacific Predator League Grand Finals, which will take place in January 2025. Fifteen top Dota 2 and VALORANT teams from across the regions will gather in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to compete for a US$400,000 prize pool and the chance to make esports history. 

G22 is set to perform “It Lies Within” in front of the Asia Pacific Predator League Grand Finals crowd. Additionally, the Philippines will be represented by Execration and Ivory in Dota 2 and ZOL Esports and Team Secret in VALORANT.

Raise your favorite team’s banner and listen to “It Lies Within” by G22 on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, and Deezer. Stream the music video on the Predator Gaming PH YouTube channel and Facebook Page.

For more information about the Predator League, follow Predator Gaming on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram, or visit www.acer.com.