Bone Thugs-N-Harmony to perform in Manila

Grammy winner Bone Thugs-N-Harmony is scheduled to perform at the Mall Of Asia Arena on September 5, 2018 in a concert produced by Ovation Productions. The group members Bizzy Bone, Wish Bone, Layzie Bone, Krayzie Bone and Flesh-n-Bone worked their way into the music industry from the Glenville section of Cleveland, Ohio and are best known for their fast-paced rapping style and harmonizing vocals. 

In 1997, the popular American hip-hop group was awarded the Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance with the song "Tha Crossroads." Since its conception in the early 1990s, the group has been honored with other numerous awards.

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony is the only artist to do collaborations with Eazy-E, Mariah Carey, 2Pac, Notorious B.I.G., and Big Pun and is broadly recognized as one of the most successful hip-hop acts selling more than 50 million records worldwide. The other chart-toppers of the hip hop group are "Thug Luv," "Days of Our Livez," "I Tried," "1st of the Month," "Ghetto Cowboy," "Thuggish Ruggish Bone," "Mo’murda," "Look Into My Eyes," "Breakdown," "If I Could Teach The World," "Notorious Thugs," "Foe The Love of $" and "East 1999." 

Filipino rap icon Gloc-9, new rap sensation Shanti Dope and OPM MoThugs duo Blaze N’ Kane are set to be the show’s front acts providing Pinoy lovers of the genre a delightful and unforgettable night of R&B and hip-hop. The media partners for "Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Live in Manila" are FOX, FOXLife, FOX Filipino, MYX, Philippine Star, Business Mirror, Wave 89.1, 103.5 Klite, Mellow 94.7, 97.1 Barangay LSFM, iFM 93.9, Monster RX 93.1, 96.3 Easyrock, Philstar.com, Inquirer.net, Mb.com.ph, Manilascope, Click The City, LionhearTV, PEP, When In Manila, 8list, Manila Concert Scene, Philippine Concerts, and Soundcheck Manila.

Blaze N' Kane

Gloc-9

Shanti Dope

Tickets available via www.smtickets.com and regular SM Tickets outlets. Ticket Prices are P4,770/ 4,240/ 3,710/ 3,180/ 2,650/1,060. For more info call SM Tickets +632 470-2222 or Ovation Productions +632 532-8883.

Power Mac Center pioneers iPhone display repairs in the Philippines

Power Mac Center’s Apple Authorized Service Provider is now offering replacement repair services for damaged iPhone display screens. It is the first Service Center in the country to do so. Coverage includes cracked screens and broken displays or any related issues.

Customers with iPhone 6s or later models can take advantage of the new offering exclusively available at Power Mac Center branches in Glorietta 5 in Makati City, Metro Manila and The Annex at SM City North EDSA in Quezon City, Metro Manila. Only Apple Certified Engineers are allowed to handle the repairs and only genuine Apple parts are used.

The turnaround time for repair depends on the availability of replacement stocks and the diagnosis. Meanwhile, price starts at 11,025 pesos, which is inclusive of diagnostics fee and replacement parts, and varies depending on the unit. Payment may be made through cash, debit, or straight or installment basis for 3 months with 0 percent interest for select credit cards.

As part of Power Mac Center’s commitment to provide customer-focused service, it is also offering Express Service or same-day repair for an additional fee of 1,000 pesos. As a special treat, all clients who avail of the new service will be given exclusive discounts on iPhone screen protectors and protective cases redeemable at the said branches.

“Accidents do happen to the best of us but Power Mac Center came prepared. We take pride in being the first to officially offer this kind of service to Apple clients in the Philippines," Power Mac Center Marketing Director Joey Alvarez said. "Since the servicing is done locally, it’s now more convenient and hassle-free."

Meanwhile, here is "Bitbit," a shot film by 2009 Cannes Film Festival Best Director Brillante Mendoza featuring Power Mac Center:

PMAP to hold 2nd HR Innovation Summit on August 15, 2018

The People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP), the preeminent organization of people managers and human resources (HR) practitioners in the Philippines, will hold the 2nd HR Innovation Summit on August 15, 2018 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. It will take place at Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria at the Ortigas Center in Quezon City, Metro Manila.

The theme of the 2nd HR Innovation Summit is “HR Next Practices.” This momentous event will feature industry experts and distinguished practitioners to share their knowledge and innovative ideas that will equip organizations in developing employees to thrive in the opportunities and challenges today and in the future.

The line-up of remarkable speakers includes PMAP President Michelle C. Garcia, FPM,who will talk about “Revolutionary HR: The Next HR Leadership.” She is also the HR Director of East-Asia Region SGS Gulf Limited (Regional Operating Headquarters).

GeiserMaclang chief communications officer Amor Maclang will discuss her experience in “Adopting the Blockchain Technology in HR.” Asia Select, Inc. (ASI) president Engelbert T. Camasura, AFPM, will enlighten participants in his talk “Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment.”

The Office Cowork + Life co-founder and vice president Kogie Angeles will present “The Gig Economy: How It Impacts the Way We Work." Lastly, Microsoft Philippines legal and corporate affairs director Atty. Raul R. Cortez will give a sneak peek of “Telecommuting and Its Implications in the Workplace.”

Aside from the exciting talks, participants will also have the opportunity to be introduced to new products and services from various companies through their exhibit booths at the HR Techxhibit Hall. PMAP also welcomes partnerships for this event.

The summit is open to the public and guarantees an interesting and relevant day of learning about HR best practices and innovation to be attended by HRM and business professionals, representatives from the academe, SMEs and industry partners. The investment fee per delegate is 3,500 pesos for PMAP members and 3,800 pesos for non-members.

For more information, please contact Ms. Clara Delfin at tel. no. 726-1532 loc. 323 or email clara.delfin@pmap.org.ph.

The Medical City’s Center for Kidney Health and Transplantation launched

Dr. Roberto Tanchanco (Facebook/The Medical City)

Pasig City, Philippines—Leading tertiary medical services provider The Medical City (TMC) launched the Center for Kidney Health and Transplantation (CKHT) as its response to the increasing health problems brought about by kidney disease in the Philippines.

Dr. Roberto Tanchanco, M.D., Head of the Section of Department of Nephrology at TMC, said that kidney disease continues to be a heavy burden for patients and the society. He said that every year, more than 30,000 Filipinos develop end-stage renal disease that need either transplantation or dialysis.

Dr. Tanchanco likewise pointed out that dialysis procedures accounted for the most number of health claims filed with the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. or PhilHealth in 2014. Since that year, dialysis remained to be among the top procedures with filed claims, with diabetes being the most common cause of end-stage renal disease, followed by hypertension.

“The Center shows our commitment to help reduce the rising incidence and burden of kidney disease. We set up the center where all the services pertinent to the delivery of high-quality renal service may be availed of by all our patients,” Dr. Tanchanco said during the launch of CKHT.

The Center, according to Dr. Tanchanco, is a collaborative effort led by the Adult Nephrology Section of the Department of Medicine, the Pediatric Nephrology Section of the Department of Pediatrics, and the Urology Section of the Department of Surgery. The team is composed of various health-care professionals that include, aside from nephrologists and urologists, fellows in training, residents, interns and clerks, dialysis nurses and technicians, nutritionists, pharmacists, and social workers.

“We proceed in the spirit of teamwork. We believe more things are accomplished when people from different fields bring together their expertise and perspective to achieve a common goal, which is to care for the health of patients at risk of, or already have, kidney disease,” Dr. Tanchanco emphasized in his speech.

“Kidney disease is a silent killer. Anyone can definitely get kidney disease anytime,” he added.

The Medical City has always been a pioneering and leading center for renal care in the country, founded by the late Dr. Filoteo Alano, also the founding president of the Philippine Society of Nephrology. Currently, TMC is the only medical facility in the country that automatically reports Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR), the test used to check how well the kidneys are working, based on the combination of Creatinine and Cystatin C, which is more accurate than GFR based on Creatinine alone.

The center offers the following services: Assessment of Kidney Function, Difficult to Treat Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease Nutrition Management and Counselling, Treatment and Management of Acute Kidney Injury, and Renal Replacement Therapy which includes Hemodialysis, Hemodiafiltration (HDF), Peritoneal Dialysis and Kidney Transplant.

The Center for Kidney Health and Transplantation is located at the 2nd Floor, Podium Bldg., The Medical City, Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City. Call 988-1000 ext. 6971 for details.

For more about The Medical City, visit www.themedicalcity.com.

Maine Mendoza signs with Universal Records

(L-R) Universal Records Operations Manager Peter Chan, Universal Records General Manager Kathleen Dy-Go, Maine Mendoza, Business Manager Rams David

After weeks of anticipation, Maine Mendoza has officially signed a record deal with Universal Records. The contract signing was held at the Universal Records office. Present during the signing were Universal Records General Manager Kathleen Dy-Go, Operations Manager Peter Chan, Business Manager Rams David, and Maine.

Hints of Maine’s signing first hit the web after Universal Records posted a teaser photo of a ‘mystery girl’ wearing a leather jacket bearing the word Universal on it. Fans were quick to catch on, as #MaineForUniversalRecords became the #1 Trending Topic on Twitter in the Philippines and Worldwide not long after the teaser was posted.

The mystery girl was finally shown to be non-other than Maine herself on June 22, as posted through a Big Reveal video, further exciting her fans. 

Signing with Universal Records is just the latest accolade for the 23 year-old star, as she celebrates her third anniversary in show business. Rising to stardom after being introduced as Yaya Dub on the hit noontime show Eat Bulaga, Maine has amassed a number of endorsements, TV shows, box-office hits, and a best-selling book. Now, Maine is more than ready to trade in her dubsmash skills to pursue a recording career, adding to her many talents.

Talking about Maine’s signing, Kathleen Dy-Go, General Manager of Universal Records says “We’re very happy to welcome Maine into the Universal Records family, and very excited to be working with her for her upcoming projects.”

Maine with Universal Records General Manager Kathleen Dy-Go

Maine now joins Gary Valenciano, Christian Bautista, Noel Cabangon, The CompanY, Parokya ni Edgar, Gloc-9, Sponge Cola, Ice Seguerra, Shanti Dope, Christian Bautista, and Elmo Magalona in the elite roster of Universal Records’ prime artists.

Stay tuned for Maine's debut single under Universal Records this 2018. Watch the full #TheBigReveal video here:

For more updates, follow Universal Records on Instagram @universalrecordsph and Twitter @universalrecph, on Facebook at http://facebook.com/universalrecordsph and YouTube.