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Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Insta Scoop: Alyanna and Alissa Martinez Remember Liezl on Her Birthday

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Blast from the Past: Gary Valenciano, Aga Muhlach, Raymond Lauchengco, and Herbert Bautista

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Who Wore It Better: Heart Evangelista vs. Erich Gonzales

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Monday, March 27, 2017

Longing Anticipation

While an announcement in the entertainment industry attempted to clarify speculations, the statement gave rise to more questions and suddenly enlivened sleeping fans and others who were just waiting for updates. Thus, names of certain celebrities were floated as possible leads for a prestigious, highly anticipated project.

Although fans started pushing for their idols, management executives have also made their suggestions. Powerful Insider (PI) proposed Youthful Actress (YA), but this suggestion was put in question because the role would change the image of YA, and physically, her features would not fit the original plan of the creator. PI then named Beautiful Icon (BI), but she had already said that despite her interest, her career path was not leading to such direction.

As the project was up for grabs, an Industry Mover (IM) hinted that they were volunteering Controversial Talent (CT) for the role. CT has many followers and supporters and would fit the role. Besides, she would not have problems on daring scenes, as she has already gone mature in her roles, unlike YA. Moreover, IM has the means and resources to venture into a huge production.

When Influential Personality (IP) found out, she reviewed the last projects of CT, and the returns were not as impressive. Besides, the management wanted someone who hails from their station. While rumors have it that a short list has been made, no name has really stood out amidst all the talk for the role.

While the search for the next talent is in frenzy, talks about the real reason why Patient Personality (PP) was taken out still persist. It seems that not every fan was convinced of the reason why PP was dropped. According to the grapevine, the producer could not wait anymore, as PP had to deal with many personal and professional issues in the past months. Besides, based on the roots of the story, PP might not fit the iconic role anymore. As such, all her patience for waiting for the time for the cameras to roll and her hard work in preparing for the role was wasted. As a professional, she had to abide by the decision of the management.

To save PP and her fans from falling into deeper disappointment and to assure them that the network cares for her, PP was offered a role in another high profile project involving Likable Celebrity (LC) and Enterprising Talent (ET). PP was going to be joined by Dashing Actor (DA), and their partnership would definitely pull in more viewers. The camp of LC did not like the idea at all. Making PP and DA join the project of LC and ET might result in the previous experience, whereby an older loveteam overshadowed the younger couple. Thus, the camp of LC informed the team of ET to air the concern. Someone from the team of ET went to the production and sounded off their wish that the project should focus on LC and ET, and PP and DA should not be given as much attention.

However, the stature of PP and DA cannot be of secondary status, as both have proven their worth in terms of box-office receipts and acting recognition. Would these talks affect the anticipated comeback of PP and further disappoint her fans? Again, the waiting begins.

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Smart to Roll Out Php1-per-minute Calls to All Networks

Smart, TNT and Sun subscribers may soon call all networks at only Php1 per minute

Smart subscribers will soon have more reasons to stay in touch with friends and loved ones as the mobile leader is set to roll out Smart Express Call 50, which offers calls to any network for as low as Php1 per minute.

Smart Express Call 50 will provide subscribers with 50 minutes of all-net calls, valid for 3 days, essentially bringing down the cost of calling your family and friends on any network to only Php1 per minute. Smart subscribers will be able to enjoy Smart Express Call 50 as an add-on to top Smart Prepaid offers, boosting Smart’s already feature-packed data, call, and text promos.

The Php1 per minute all-net call rates shall also be made available for Smart Postpaid subscribers who may enjoy the rates on top of their existing plan.

TNT and Sun shall also roll out similar offers, allowing users to conveniently boost their existing TNT and Sun promos with 5 minutes of all-net calls for only Php5.

The upcoming offer is in line with Smart’s thrust to provide Filipinos with meaningful connections through innovative mobile products and services.

With Smart’s lowest all-net call rates at only Php1 per minute, subscribers are set to enjoy greater flexibility, allowing them to keep their loved ones within reach – whether to check on everyone’s activities, confirm an item on the grocery list, or just relay an important concern when the need arises – without having to worry about the cost.

It shall also allow users to keep their bond with friends stronger and more personal through frequent catch-up calls and random chats, and set aside work-related worries because they could easily reach out to colleagues for any pressing matter.

Once rolled out, Smart Express Call 50 will also come in very handy such as when there is a need to relay directions to an Uber driver, confirm details with a local Airbnb host, or reach out to top establishments via their mobile numbers.

Watch out for the launch of Smart’s lowest all-net call rates by following Smart’s official social media accounts on Facebook (www.facebook.com/SmartCommunications), Twitter and Instagram (@LiveSmart).