LG Gives Grant of an Ambulance to Ambassador Challenge Winner Bahay Aruga

LG, delivering on their commitment to supporting the development of local communities, recently turned over its grant to one of its LG Ambassador Challenge winners, Bahay Aruga. The LG Ambassador Challenge is a global initiative spearheaded by the South Korean tech company together with Korea Friends of Hope International (KFHI). The program aims to give support to local programs that improve the livelihood of developing communities.

One of the winners of the first Philippine Ambassador Challenge was Bahay Aruga, a free halfway house for Pediatric Cancer patients of Philippine General Hospital (PGH). One of the organization’s biggest obstacles was the lack of transportation options between the halfway house and the hospital, especially during medical emergencies. As part of the LG Ambassador Challenge winning grant, LG recently turned over a brand new ambulance to Bahay Aruga.

In a small turnover ceremony, KFHI country manager Taeho Lee, Bahay Aruga corporate secretary Viana Joan B. Mata, LGEPH managing director Sungjae Kim, and LGEPH product director for Air Solutions Changsoo Jang were onsite to give the ambulance, together with LG loot bags, to Bahay Aruga and the children they are supporting.

LGEPH managing director Sungjae Kim expressed his happiness with the success of the first LG Ambassador Challenge in the country. “LG is fully committed to supporting local communities and lending a helping hand to aid in development. The LG Ambassador Challenge, together with the help of KFHI, lets us amplify our efforts. We are ecstatic with this first round because it definitely won’t be the last.”

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“13th of SEPTEMBER” Braces for 2nd International Performance in Germany

After its celebrated run in the 9 th Festival International de Théâtre De Mont-Laurier in Quebec, Canada, “13th of September” is all set for yet another international show at the THEATERWELTEN 2022 on Saturday, 15 October 2022 at the Cultural Center Dieselstrasse in Esslingen, Germany, now with the support of the Philippine and German government, National Commission for Culture and Arts (NCCA) and Bund Deutscher Amateurtheater (BDAT). This opportunity and privilege to represent the Philippines fulfills one of the goals of BOGT Philippines to create and produce shows for international theater festivals.

“13th of September” is a Reimagination of Lanie Robertson’s “The Insanity of Mary Girard”, written and translated by playwright Eljay Castro Deldoc, directed by Riki Benedicto, with actors Marco Calilao, Norman Peñaflorida, and Lao Rodriguez who now takes the role of Mary Girard.

JayLo Conanan (Production Designer), Katreen Dela Cruz (Production and Stage Manager), Roldan Lozano (Lights Designer), and Ces Valera (Projection Designer) complete the delegation of 8 who will fly to Germany this October.

THEATERWELTEN is both a festival and an international theater encounter. It is held every two years since 2015 and - due to the travel restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic - had its first ever digital festival in 2021, which was also attended by BOGT Philippines. This year’s festival will be held from 13 - 16 October 2022 with performances coming from 8 countries: Philippines, Ukraine, Chile, Mexico, Zimbabwe, Lebanon, Germany, and Israel. An accompanying symposium will examine the topic of “Theater and Safe Spaces" from local and global perspectives: Is theatre a safe space?

How does it affect participation in social events?

The Philippines’ representation at the festival does not end on the stage after the curtain closes as Director Riki Benedicto leads two days of Stage Combat workshops (October 14 and 15, 2022) in Sporthalle der Gemeinschaftsschule. Stage Combat is an artistic representation of fighting based on principles of reality using techniques that ensure the safety of actors on stage, all the while showcasing the fight’s aesthetic aspects and dramatic power.

Any play can, practically, be “based on a true story” but “The Insanity of Mary Girard” is one of the few that took real-life events into a haunting and highly theatrical piece. Mary Girard (1758–1815) was committed to an asylum in 1790 where her husband declared her legally insane. During her confinement, she gave birth to a baby girl – unsure who the father was – who died five months later. After residing in the insanity ward for 25 years, she was laid to rest somewhere on hospital grounds, her grave unmarked.

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Meet the stellar cast of Gyeongseong Creature

Netflix is set to bring Gyeongseong Creature to viewers around the globe. The thriller series follows individuals going up against monstrous creatures that were born out of human greed. Set in the spring of 1945, in the city of Gyeongseong (Seoul's former name), the series is highly anticipated due to the sheer amount of talent tied to it.

Park Seo Jun and Han So-hee

International heartthrob Park Seo-jun, who received acclaim for his roles in the dramas Itaewon Class and What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim, plays Jang Tae-sang – the head of merchant marketplace Golden Jade House who is the wealthiest, most well-connected person in Gyeongseong. Tae-sang is someone who puts money before justice, but all that changes when he crosses paths with Yun Chae-ok while investigating a series of missing person cases.

Han So-hee, who rose to stardom from the Netflix Series My Name, The World of the Married and Nevertheless, plays Yun Chae-ok – a famous bounty hunter who can track down missing people, even ones who are dead. Chae-ok possesses a sharp eye and agile survival skills learned from her rough childhood roaming across Manchuria and Shanghai with her father.

Claudia Kim and Wi Ha Jun

The solid cast also includes Claudia Kim and Wi Ha-jun who have both received international spotlight for their roles. Claudia Kim plays Maeda, who is the wife of a powerful official in Gyeongseong during the colonial period. The actress has been active on the global stage through the films Avengers: Age of Ultron and Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, and the Netflix Series Marco Polo.

Wi Ha-jun, who made a lasting impression on worldwide audiences with his role in Squid Game and is currently winning over viewers in Little Women, plays Gwon Jun-taek, Tae-sang's best friend. He joins Tae-sang's dangerous plan in rescuing the people who have gone missing.

Behind the scenes of this stellar cast lineup is a talented production team consisting of heavyweight hitmakers. The team is led by screenwriter Kang Eun K, who penned dramas across various genres such as Dr. Romantic and Kang Chi, the Beginning, and director Chung Dong-yoon, who flexed his powerful muscle as a creator in Hot Stove League.

Gyeongseong Creature, a compelling story about wretched creatures and those who go up against them, will be released globally only on Netflix.

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Amiya Raya Expands Its Highland Community

Recognizing the need for well-built and thoughtfully designed quality living spaces, and due to the success of Amiya Raya, Community Creators Inc. is expanding its original 36-hectare development. Offering lot sizes ranging from 200 to 350 square meters, the additional 10-hectare expansion project will give more families an opportunity to experience the beauty of highland living, while staying within 15 minutes from Quezon City and Marikina City.

Be part of this exclusive residential community in San Mateo, Rizal that is only a 15-minute drive from the city, making it close to places of interests such as schools, churches, malls, and government offices. For inquires, visit their website www.amiyaraya.com.ph or @AmiyaRayaOfficialPage on Facebook.

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Hugh Jackman to reprise Wolverine in Deadpool 3

In the latest video released by Ryan Reynolds online, all hopes are high that we're going to see Hugh Jackman play the role of Wolverine again on the big screen. We don't know how he'll catch on Deadpool's humor and sarcasm in the movie but seeing the irreplaceable Hugh Jackman is already big news.

Watch the video here.

Deadpool 3 will be in theaters September 6, 2024.

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LG partners with WSI to Provide Powerful Display Solutions

To help ensure more businesses have access to reliable, high-quality displays, LG Philippines recently entered into a partnership with Wordtext Systems, Inc. (WSI). The two industry leaders held an intimate event in Joy Nostalg Ortigas to formally commemorate and launch the joint venture.

L-R: Mr. Alex Ulanday - AVP for SG2, Mr. Juan Chua - President of WSI, Mr. Hongjin ‘Peter’ Uhm - LG Philippines Business Solutions Product Director, Mr. Ed Kasunuran - Business Solutions Head and Mr. Ryan Nulud - IT Sales and Marketing Manager give a toast in celebration of the partnership of LG Philippines and Wordtext Systems Inc. (WSI)

LG provides innovative award-winning displays that can cater to any business need, whether corporate or creative. Its popular OLED technology was recently introduced to its line of monitors, providing professional grade picture quality, vivid color reproduction, and an optimized workstation for visual tech professionals.

WSI has been a pillar in IT distribution in the country with over 40 years of experience under their belt. They have an extensive nationwide channel base of over 2000 dealers in 18 key provinces. Their mission is to be the best distributor of IT products in the Philippines to enable its partners and the company to grow together.

LG Business Solutions Head Ed Kasunuran expressed his excitement with the partnership, stating “WSI has over 40 years of experience of providing high quality hardware solutions to their clients and we’re confident that LG monitors will be able to provide nothing but the best to their discerning partners. We look forward to working together in order to support all businesses, no matter how big or small.”

Mr. Ed Kasunuran - LG Philippines Business Solutions Head

WSI President Juan Chua discussed how the new venture was a step in the right direction for the company, saying “Even if we’re the oldest IT distributor company, we’re still very relevant. We’re still innovating. We’re so happy and proud that LG Philippines trusted us as their newest distributor, LG being a leader in innovation and marketing for display technology… It is our business to grow your business.”

Mr. Juan Chua - WSI President

To end the event on a good note, LG Business Solutions Product Director Hongjin Uhm took to the stage for a rousing statement. “WSI has been one of the pillars of the industry here for over 40 years and we couldn’t be happier to partner with them. We hope that together - LG’s innovative monitor technology and WSI’s savvy business solutions, we can rise to the top.”

Mr. Peter Uhm - LG Philippines Business Solutions Product Director

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LG Philippines Gives a Warm Welcome to Changwon LG Sakers

The Changwon LG Sakers, a professional basketball team based in South Korea, is back in the Philippines for a series of tune up games against local PBA and UAAP teams. The team is based in Changwon and has LG Electronics as its major sponsor, which is also based in the same city. Justin Gutang, one of the collegiate standouts from College of Saint Benilde, also recently joined the Sakers.

LG Electronics Philippines’ Managing Director Mr Sungjae Kim and LG Philippines Product Director Mr Changsoo Jang, handed over units of LG PuriCare Wearable Air Purifiers to LG Sakers headed by Head Coach Sang Hyun Cho, together with Justin Gutang, their Filipino player.

 

Lee Gwan Hee, who used to play locally for the Phoenix Fuel Masters, was happy to be back in the country. “I think both our PBA and KBL (experience) made it possible to level up in our playing field.” Gutang gamely talked to the media about his new stint for KBL. “It has been amazing so far, it’s a blessing.”

LG Sakers Guard Justin Gutang and Team Captain Lee Gwan Hee pose for the media before the tune up games

 

In a quick meet and greet event at The Arena at Kerry Sports, BGC, LG PH Managing Director Mr. Sungjae Kim and LG PH Product Director Changsoo Jang met with the team and gave all the players LG Puricare Wearable Air Purifiers to use while they are in the country. Mr. Sungjae Kim was excited about the visit, saying “We can’t wait to see more of these events in the future. Aside from honing their skills on the court, each team also gets exposed to different cultures.”

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The LG PuriCare AeroTower - Experience Nature's Pure Breeze Inside Your Home

For Filipinos, one of the most common fixtures you’ll see in every home is an electric fan. It’s not rare for every room to have at least one, even two in some cases. It’s not surprising, given the fact that we live in a tropical country that’s hot and humid. However, over the past few years, the need for access to clean air has sprung up. Not just because of COVID, but with air pollution, household dust and pet hair and dander as well.

LG seeks to solve this problem with the introduction of the AeroTower, which leverages the South Korean brand’s PuriCare technology and combines it with a cooling fan. In a recently concluded event at Living Innovations in BGC hosted by socialite and interior designer, Ms. Tessa Prieto, LG gave the first glimpse and a hands-on product demo of the AeroTower to select members of the media.

Sungjae Kim, LG PH’s managing director, was elated with the introduction of the new product to the local market. “This is a new favorite, as I feel that it captures the essence of the brand. It provides the perfect blend of form and function. It’s sleek, stylish, and can hold its own among any artwork in any room. At the same time, it provides pure, clean air and cools you off according to your specific needs. What’s not to love?”

LG Product Manager, Jave Enriquez highlighted the features and aesthetically pleasing design of the new AeroTower. Inspired by the Red Canyon, it is part appliance and part work of art, adding elegance to any space in your home or work. It gives three different airflows that fits to your liking. There are 10 speed settings and virtually quieter than a library for only 23 decibels. It also tells you the air quality so you can breathe cool and pure, clean air.

The AeroTower can also be operated in three different ways - through manual touch control on the unit, through a remote control and also using LG’s ThinQ app.

LG brought in influencers from all walks of life to share their thoughts on how the AeroTower is a direct upgrade to their home or work setup. Architect and beauty queen, Shamcey Supsup-Lee, gushed how the AeroTower perfectly blends form and function. “Even if the AeroTower was just a fan or just an air-purifier, it can hold its own with any designer furniture or artwork on display. The mere fact that it works as both is astounding.” LG brought in Dr. Jansen Calalan, a lifestyle medicine specialist, who talked about the importance of clean air. “Having access to clean air lowers the risk of respiratory issues and heart disease, improves cognitive health, and of course, makes you happier overall.” Actress and new mom Sofia Andres shared how LG’s multi filtration technology helps her feel safe as well. “The multi-filtration technology gives me assurance and peace of mind, that even with the comings and goings of my babies, both human and canine/feline, the whole family is safe.”

To close, Mr. Changsoo Jang, LG Air Solutions Product Director says, “This product is the culmination of years of research and development with the end goal of making life better for every customer. The AeroTower, as well as this event itself, is just the first step towards the future. Together, we take each step forward together.”

For more information regarding the LG AirCare Complete System, visit www.lg.com/ph. You can purchase LG AeroTower at authorized LG dealers nationwide and in LG’s official flagship stores in Lazada and Shopee.

The LG AeroTower is at P42,999 SRP and with a special pre-order deal at P34,399 until September 30 only!

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PINOCCHIO (2022) movie review

Disney's live adaptation of the 1940 classic Pinocchio still wins hearts and teaches a great lesson of love, bravery, honesty, selflessness. This new take on the living puppet justifies some of the important elements that we may have missed or forgotten in the animated version.

Starting off with Jiminy Cricket (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) coming into Geppetto's home as a homeless insect and witnessed how the puppeteer created and named the wooden art before it was given life by a heartfelt wish. We can sense that Geppetto (Tom Hanks) lost his only son and his coping mechanism is creating Pinocchio. There are also lots of clocks in his home and he says that his wife loves all his creations. There might have been unfortunate things that happened to his wife and he kept his senses straight by keeping busy.

The 2022 version has many noticeable differences from the older animation. When Pinocchio joined the Stromboli puppet show, meeting a fellow marionette, getting into Pleasure Island, and when he saved his father from a giant sea monster, Robert Zemeckis' version deliberately put more magic for everyone who will watch it.

Pinocchio is now streaming on Disney+.

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Recreate the Cinematic Experience at Home with LG Sound Bar S80QR

One of the biggest flexes for homeowners, both new and old, is an envy-inducing home theater system. Whether you created your home entertainment setup for yourself or for the enjoyment of friends and family, the goal is to recreate the feeling of going to the movies. From comfy reclining chairs, freshly popped popcorn, giant screens, to immersive surround sound. Thanks to new innovations in technology, having your own mini-movie house at home is more realistic and affordable than ever.

The LG Sound Bar S80QR is the best home solution to recreate the true cinematic experience at home. It offers groundbreaking triple up-firing channels at a competitive price. Together, they help deliver a nuanced experience with superb voice clarity and a wide soundstage. Up-firing gives you overhead sound - from raindrops falling to helicopters whirring - just like in the movies. The 6-channel (2.0ch) Rear Speakers distributes 135 degrees sound, to enhance your in-home cinema experience.

The S80QR also gives you sound tailored to your space. Using an internal microphone and spatial awareness technology, AI Room Calibration Pro analyses your room to help tailor sound across frequencies, balancing settings with your environment for natural and realistic sound. This helps optimize sound no matter how big or small your space is.

Powering the S80QR is award winning Meridian Audio Technology. As a pioneer of high-resolution audio and a master of Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Meridian has played an integral role in developing and adopting innovative technologies, and redefined how people enjoy their music and movies.

Moving on from movies to music, the LG Sound Bar also delivers high resolution audio with 96kHz sampling rates and 24bit depth, for more accurate sound and a more enjoyable listening experience. Enjoy music the way the artists truly intended with high-resolution audio for crystal clear precision. The LG Sound Bar also works wonders with gaming. It supports VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) and ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode), so you can enjoy smooth, fast gameplay with reduced image tearing from a connected console and TV.

Immerse yourself in a cinematic audio experience like no other at the comfort of home. The LG S80QR will be available soon from authorized retailers or from LG’s official flagship store in Lazada and Shopee. Visit www.lg.com/ph for more information and updates on availability.

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