Nathalie Hart
Leading telco and digital services provider PLDT, through its consumer business unit PLDT HOME, is bringing the Smart Home suite of services to Filipino families with a string of partnerships with leaders in retail and entertainment.
“This is a new era in digital as we make Filipino homes stronger, safer, more comfortable and more enjoyable via PLDT’s Smart Home which has powerful connectivity and an integrated suite of innovative, reliable and family-friendly products and services,” PLDT FVP and Head of Home Operations Oscar A. Reyes Jr. said.
“This is made possible with several local and global partnerships that we entered into recently which are aimed at enhancing and enriching the lives of millions of digitally connected Filipinos powered by PLDT Home and Smart Communications for mobile services.”
Present during the grand reveal of the Smart Home suite of services were (L-R): PLDT and Home Marketing Director Gary Dujali, PLDT FVP and Home Operations Head Oscar A. Reyes, PLDT Chairman Manny V. Pangilinan, PLDT and SMART EVP and Consumer Business Group Head Ariel P. Fermin, lawyer Mike Toledo and Philex Mining SVP for Corporate Affairs and Head of MVP Media Bureau
As an industry leader in the Philippines, PLDT HOME continuously pursues strategic and global partnerships to stay ahead of the game.
Last September 26, the company also announced key alliances with new partners including U.S.-leading video streaming platform from Roku Inc. for Internet TV; global internet television network Netflix for an extensive library of award-winning TV and movie titles; e-commerce giant Amazon for online shopping; and iWant TV, the leading player in the over-the-top (OTT) content platform in the Philippines.
The partnership with Amazon will soon open the door for Filipino book lovers to enjoy the popular Kindle e-book reader.
The Roku streaming platform allows users to easily stream their favorite TV shows and movies on their TV screens. It is the streaming platform with the highest engagement in the U.S. because of its diverse content offerings and user-friendly interface. Notably, Roku’s partnership with PLDT is its first streaming deal in Asia, making the Philippines the first country in the region to join the ranks of Roku’s international markets including Canada, Mexico, Europe and Australia. Roku services will be launched commercially in the country early next year.
iWant TV lets users stream their favorite ABS-CBN shows, both past and presently airing. Popular teleseryes like “On The Wings of Love,” “Dolce Amore,” “Ang Probinsiyano” and “Till I Met You” are easily accessible on-demand, so avid followers can catch up on the latest plot twists and turns. News and current affairs shows are also available for streaming.
With Netflix, users can watch today’s top original Netflix series such as “House of Cards,” “Orange is the New Black,” Marvel’s “Daredevil” and “Stranger Things.” Netflix continually adds new TV programs and films to the service, bringing the joy of entertainment to over 81 million members in 190 countries. Depending on the subscription plans, members can create up to four profiles within a single Netflix account.
Profiles allow different members of the household to have their own personalized Netflix experience built around the films and TV programs they enjoy. There are also parental control settings to ensure a safe-viewing experience for kids. This will limit a child’s profiles to a variety of child-friendly titles they can enjoy.
“PLDT’s Smart Home is a home where digital innovations advance the security, safety, convenience and entertainment experiences at home and beyond. It is a home where communication and connection are made easier by digital technology,” Reyes pointed out.
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“Siphayo,” the latest directorial assignment of multi-awarded director Joel Lamangan and written by Eric Ramos, had a successful premiere showing on Monday at SM Megamall.
Present during the premiere was lead actress Nathalie Hart who wowed the audience with her derring-do in her love scenes. She had a frontal nudity scene inside a bathroom where she bared her nakedness.
“Siphayo” is a tale of a man and his two sons who will share a woman and will later on fight because of her – resulting to a tragic and violent end. Alan Paule plays the father while Ma. Isabel Lopez is his sick wife. Luis Alandy and Joem Bascon are their sons. Luis has a wife played by Elora Espano. Their world takes a wild turn with the arrival of a beautiful nurse named Alice played by Nathalie.
The movie has a shocking ending which we cannot reveal. Apart from provocative scenes involving the actors, it is the riveting story and how it is presented that will keep the audience glued to their seats. We tell you that you will really be shocked by the ending.
“Siphayo” is not just a movie that is full of sensitive and provocative scenes. Although there were several scenes of skin-baring and violence, it was given an R-16 rating without cuts by the MTRCB. They cited the movie’s good craftsmanship – fine cinematography, excellent acting and its social message.
“Siphayo,” produced by BG Productions International of Ms. Baby Go, will have a world premiere in New York this month.
