HGTV IN THE PHILIPPINES

 

Scripps Networks Interactive, one of the world’s leading producers of engaging lifestyle content, announced today the launch of HGTV in the Philippines on the two leading platforms – SKYcable and Cignal Digital TV. HGTV, a top-rated U.S. home lifestyle channel, will be available on SKYcable starting 1^st March on channel 88 (SD) and channel 246 (HD) and is coming soon on Cignal Digital TV in high definition. This announcement comes on the heels of recent HGTV launches across the region including StarHub in Singapore, Fetch TV in Australia and Univision in Mongolia.

Derek Chang, Managing Director of Scripps Networks Interactive, Asia-Pacific said, “HGTV is the first regional channel dedicated exclusively to the growing home and lifestyle category in Asia and is seeing great traction with our advertisers, affiliates and audiences alike.  I’d like to thank our partners, SKYcable and Cignal for their continued support and commitment to bringing our high quality content to viewers across the Philippines. We look forward to engaging audiences with our aspirational storytelling and charismatic characters as they strive to transform their living spaces into their dream homes.”

With a growing demand for home lifestyle entertainment in Asia, HGTV will premiere with a robust line up of top-rated programs about property, hybrid construction, design and extreme spaces. Hit programs such as Property Brothers, Buying and Selling, Kitchen Cousins and The High Low Project, will entertain and inspire viewers with fresh ideas and authentic stories on how to find and love their own dream home. As a continued commitment to cater to local audiences, Scripps Networks will also produce localized original short-form content Extreme Homes and I Like This.

HGTV joins the Scripps Networks family of lifestyle channels that are available in Asia, which include the Asian Food Channel, Food Network and Travel Channel. As the world’s leading producer of lifestyle content, Scripps Networks provides access to the largest library of home, food and travel content, all under one media portfolio.

Photo opp with Drew and Jonathan Scott- The twin brother.

HGTV’s Property Brothers Make ‘Live’ Asian Debut  --Leading home and lifestyle entertainment brand, HGTV, recently introduced home and design enthusiasts to two of the channel’s biggest stars, celebrity television hosts and real life twin brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott. Better known as the Property Brothers, the Scotts visited Manila, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore as part of a promotional tour to celebrate the launch of HGTV to the region. In the Philippines, HGTV will be available on SKYcable starting 1^st March 2015 on channel 88 (SD) and channel 246 (HD), and on Cignal Digital TV soon. This follows the recent launches of HGTV on StarHub in Singapore, Fetch in Australia and Sky Vision and Univision in Mongolia.

 

With more than 15 years of experience in making dream homes a reality for homeowners, Drew and Jonathan Scott are television’s twin titans. Their witty banter, charming personalities and uncanny knack for uncovering real estate treasures, have helped make the Property Brothers the faces of home renovation on television since Property Brothers made its U.S debut on HGTV in 2011. Since then, the talented and charismatic duo have gone on to star in other hit programs such as Buying and Selling and Brother vs. Brother.

 

 

The brothers participated in a series of road shows and exclusive events in Manila, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. In Manila, fans had the rare opportunity to meet the brothers at the Glorietta Activity Center, and also a chance to meet the them at an exclusive, invite-only dinner event through a “Meet and Greet” give away contest in the HGTV Asia Facebook page (www.facebook.com/hgtvasia).

 

Those who are interested to find out more about the channel and the brothers, can also visit the HGTV Asia Facebook page (www.facebook.com/hgtvasia) and share questions they have about the home– Fifteen questions will be chosen and personally answered by the brothers in vignettes that will be featured on the HGTV Asia Facebook page. The five best questions submitted will also win an exclusive HGTV goodie bag.

 

When asked about his expectations for the tour, Drew Scott, the real estate half of the duo, said, “ I am excited to be back in the Philippines, having been to Manila before, I love its cultural landmarks, beautiful architecture and wonderful people. It is such an honor to be part of the HGTV launch in Asia, and delighted to have met the fans in the Philippines, answer all their questions about home design and get to know more about their lifestyle and culture.”

 

Echoing his brother’s sentiments, Jonathan Scott, an experienced contractor, commented, “It feels great to have been able to get up close and personal with the home and design enthusiasts in the Philippines. HGTV is the place to be if you are looking for home tips or creative ideas. We really enjoy what we do and we look forward to inspiring audiences with fresh ideas and authentic stories soon. ”

 

 

Derek Chang, Managing Director of Scripps Networks Interactive Asia Pacific said, “We are so pleased to have the opportunity to bring our brightest HGTV stars to the Philippines, and I look forward to working with our partners to bring HGTV to life. Home is something that is near and dear to our hearts and HGTV will be there for viewers - whether they are looking for ideas to transform their living spaces, to take a sneak peek into their dream homes or simply be entertained and uplifted by the emotional journeys of our HGTV personalities.”

 

For more information on HGTV and The Property Brothers, 

visit HGTV at www.hgtv.asia and follow the tour action on Facebook(https://www.facebook.com/hgtvasia), 

Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/hgtvasia) and Twitter(https://www.twitter.com/hgtvasia) via #‎HGTVAsiaPB and #‎HGTVAsia. 



Thinking Man's Classroom - Four Alternative Online Show

With today’s landscape of information and technology dominating media and the web, it is easy to say things without really thinking about what we say. Such a condition reduces and simplifies the contemporary world in all its complexity. At the same time, however, these advances in the availability and growth of information and technology also brings about the possibility of bypassing traditional means and modes of production and exchange, one of which is education.

An online channel featuring 4 shows initially, Thinking Man’s Classroom envisions itself as an avenue for the free discussion of ideas and culture, with several podcasts segmented, highlighting different aspects of reinventing education.

First of these is The Museum of Randomly Perfected Broken Bodies, a story telling show with a darker angle on life's little secrets, little untold stories which cuts through the usual limits of what can be said. Hosting this show is Manu Respall, a visionary conceptual artist, a character actor, a poet, writer and an explorer of realms. Manu believes that there is beauty to all the madness in the world. With random characters guesting in the show to contribute in its subtle abstraction, the stories will be written by Manu himself.

Second in the line-up of shows is Random Fandom, a show designed to turn up the geek inside all of us, whether it be movies, shows, toys or pop culture. Hosting this show is Jon Sideño, a book enthusiast and an avid fan of Star Trek and James Bond.

Next is Principals of Principle, a talk show turning to matters of philosophy and opinion in free-wheeling discussions among its hosts. Principals of Principle brings together a panel of people from different walks of life to exchange ideas which aim to present as many sides of the topic as possible. Hosting this show are sci-fi enthusiast Nii Foronda, journalist Alma Anonas-Carpio, VJ-presenter Angel Jones, poet-critic Vince Dioquino, cathecist Kim Tengco and photographer-activist Niccolo Cosme.

Last but certainly not least of Thinking Man’s Classroom’s lineup is For Word and By Word, a show about the power of words over a population of upright creatures that communicate through sound and gesture, performance and imagination. Hosted by performance poet, educator and radio host Kooky Tuason, the show aims to prove that words are more powerful than an army of armed warriors in the arena of life because we are moved by words and live by them.

Born through Kooky’s vision of helping out fellow artists and forged through her innovating initiative, Thinking Man’s Classroom aspires at becoming a space for different people to freely discuss what is happening in today's world. Directed by Clayshop's August Lyle Espino, Thinking Man’s Classroom premieres February 23, 2015. Stay up to date and follow the show on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThinkingMansClassroom 

Instagram: @thinkingmansclassroom 

Twitter: @tmclassroom 

Pinterest: Thinking Man's Classroom

Special thanks to Chapter IX Books and More, Chub Couture, Ananda Kanani Accessories, F*ART Fashion Art Gallery, Khumbmela

Thinking Man's Classroom

Sofia’s Glutathione soap with Kojic and Collagen

For those who wants to have a flawless-white skin, try Sofia’s Glutathione soap with Kojic and Collagen.



Here are reasons why you will like this soap:

It is FDA Approved,

Philippine made

Main Ingredients:

Glutathione


A natural anti-oxidants that eradicates toxins or free radicals in the body. As Glutathione properties is synthesized into a Glutathione soap, it inhibits the melanin formation and eliminates melasma, hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, freckles, dark spots. This results to a natural skin lightening.

Collagen

A natural protein that binds skin tissues to avoid fine lines or wrinkles. As a person age, decrease in collagen becomes apparent. With collagen supplements, such as soaps, creams, etc., natural collagen develops to avoid unwanted lines on your skin.

Kojic

Kojic Acid, another form of skin lightening property, is a natural anti-bacterial and anti-fungus that is found to cure melasma, dark spots, and acne.

Vitamin E and C

Antioxidant properties that promotes natural skin repair. Both neutralize free radicals and aids development of your body’s natural glutathione.

 

History of Sofia’s Glutathione soap with Kojic and Collagen according to Ms. Sofia:






While my boyfriend, husband now, and I were still dating in college, we always bought and sold stuff through bazaars so we could fund our dates. With these experiences, I started  dreaming of having my own business. Naturally, when I finally entered the corporate world, I started my online business and my first product was Glutathione Injections. When the growth of competition was getting bigger, we needed to transcend from it. So, we thought of creating our own glutathione soap and include it in our glutathione injection set. With the help of a toll manufacturer, we were able to create our all-in-one soap. It’s very creation was a free item of our glutathione injection set. It was a come on to generate clients. It came a surprise when all our clients kept on convincing us to sell our soap separately. After six months of giving it for free and with the intention of making our clients happy, we officially launched Sofia’s Glutathione Soap with Kojic and Collagen and sold it at Php 100 per bar.

Today, SVR Infinity have more than 400 resellers and  50 distributors and 2 executive distributors.



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