The HallyUniverse Comeback: A successful takeoff featuring Calista, G22, and BINI

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Cheers filled the UP Bahay ng Alumni last May 27 as everyone anticipated the latest installment of HallyUP's flagship event, HallyUniverse 8: The Infinite Beyond. This unique Hallyu convention consists of K-Pop cover performances, P-Pop stages, merchandise booths, food stalls, crowd-interactive mini-games, random play dance segments, and various prizes for the event-goers to enjoy!

UP Diliman’s premier K-Pop organization, the University of the Philippines Society of Students for Korean Popular Culture or HallyUP, launched its first onsite flagship event, HallyUniverse, after four years and it was a definite shining spectacle. Themed after the cosmos this season, the gathering was headlined by the rising P-Pop girl groups Calista, G22, and BINI who performed covers and their original tracks.

Setting the stage alight alongside the P-Pop acts are HallyUP’s very own members and other Filipino cover groups: Wildcards, Dee Omega, XPG, Joshua Kim, æons, FAVE:, and Principium. TikTok star Junjun Salarzon also showed up to perform a popping performance and cater to the humor of Filipino K-Pop fans. Coming up to the stage virtually was also Prof. Dr. Dal Yong Jin on K-Pop and Transnational Fandom in the Digital Platform Era, covering the necessary aspect of analysis within any culture.

Of course, the crowd got their share of the limelight, too! The forever iconic Random Play Dance segment enabled certain audience members to showcase their dancing skills and K-pop know-how, serving as the real rocket fuel during the event.

Partner fanbases, shops, and organizations also lined up their products for sale ranging from fan-made art prints and decals, official albums and photocards, to an array of foods ready for open wallets (though a few were for free!) — adding to the buzz from the night’s stages.

The 8th HallyUniverse stands out from the previous installments as a part of it was a greeting event for BINI Maloi’s birthday, giving Filipino Blooms the opportunity to personally sing happy birthday and give gifts to her on her special day.

More than just spreading the love for K-Pop, HallyUP has also strived to give back to its community and create events like HallyUniverse to forward their cause, specifically to help the Kopino Children Association, the main beneficiary of this event and a wonderful organization that promotes the welfare of Korean-Filipino youth in the Philippines. So after the triumphant onsite return of HallyUniverse, Hallyu fans are sure to expect more from the University of the Philippines’ premiere K-Pop organization. This year was simply just the takeoff; next time, get ready to touch the stars and witness the limitless possibilities HallyUP has to offer! See you then!

BingoPlus continues support of top-rate entertainment by backing Binibining Pilipinas and Vice Ganda’s comeback concert

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BingoPlus, the first and only live-streaming bingo in the Philippines, ramped up efforts to boost the country’s entertainment mainstream by supporting the pageantry of Binibining Pilipinas 2023 and co-presenting Vice Ganda’s comeback concert, “Your Memejesty, Queen VG” this summer.

The leading online bingo app was major sponsor of the 59th edition of the Binibining Pilipinas and sparked up coronation night by awarding the Bb. BingoPlus 2023 title to Bb. Bulacan Lorraine Jara who also received one hundred thousand pesos in cash.

Prior to finals night, BingoPlus ran an online poll in a specially dedicated BingoPlus pageant voting website that invited pageant fans to vote for their favorite Binibini. The Binibini that would garner the most votes would be awarded the Bb. BingoPlus title and would secure a ticket to the top 11 spot of the competition.

In her post-pageant interview, Bb. BingoPlus revealed that she truly enjoyed playing bingo. " I always play bingo with my tita's. This is the game we play at home whenever we have free time, Miss Jara said as she thanked all her fans who supported her in her Binibini journey. "I always feel your heartfelt support for me, and I hope sa mga next journey ko, you will always still be there for me. Thank you for voting me," she added.

For Vice Ganda’s comeback concert, co-presenter BingoPlus installed an event booth and distributed merchandise and freebies at the “Your Memejesty, Queen VG” concert venue, making sure the audience had all the necessary paraphernalia and fun items to enjoy the show. The brand was also a part of both online and on-site event promotions for the concert.

“The fun and entertainment provided by local artists like Vice Ganda are fully supported by our brand because her mission is to put smiles on audiences’ faces, and that is what BingoPlus is all about. Meanwhile the ability of the Binibining Pilipinas beauty pageant to inspire and lift the spirits of Filipinos is also one of our primary goals at BingoPlus,” said Jasper Vicencio, president of AB Leisure Exponent Inc. (ABLE) that launched the BingoPlus brand.

Since its launch in 2022 BingoPlus has been focused and passionate about supporting brands that share its vision of providing quality entertainment to Filipinos.

For information visit www.bingoplus.com or download the BingoPlus App.

MAFBEX 2023 Opens Today brimming with Fully Loaded Flavors!

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MAFBEX 2023 bursting with Fully Loaded Flavors for 17 Years!



The Manila Foods and Beverages Expo (MAFBEX) continues to amaze its audience with a spectacle of flavorful wonders and astonishing structural displays! The opening ceremonies was held last June 14th at the World Trade Center Metro Manila attended by the biggest names and brands in the Food and Beverages industry.

Present at the opening ceremony were Chef Abi Marquez, BFAR Director Demosthenes Escoto, Ms. Jill Ang, WSI Managing Director, Hon. Senator Cynthia Villar, Ms. Levi Ang, Hon. Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano, Ms. Maria Paz A. Castro, Dean HRIM, Dela Salle College of St. Benilde, Mr. Joseph Ang, President of WSI, Mr. Daryl L. Tecson Resource Mobilization and Donor Management Head ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. and Members of Diplomatic Corps.

On its 17th edition, MAFBEX showcases the capacity of local produce and introduces new and innovative technologies across the international stage. True to their commitment to the industry to create and launch never-before-seen products and innovations, MAFBEX continues to implement cultured ideas for a more fully loaded show one after another.

The growing number of interests in the food and beverage business is also one of their driving forces to introduce new show highlights and expand their digital efforts. With the launch of MAFBEX Scoop as one of the newest highlights of this exposition, MAFBEX is a true testament to our nationwide commitment to introduce the unique Filipino flavors to the world!

Experience Fully Loaded Flavors at MAFBEX 2023 happening until June 18 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila! This event is organized by Worldbex Services International.