Whopping rewards for EastWest UITF investors

Investors looking for a good investment option can have their fill of potentially higher returns and whopping rewards in the Unit Investment Trust Fund (UITF) promo of East West Banking Corporation (EastWest).

From May 15 to August 15, 2016, EastWest is giving away free Burger King gift certificates as a welcome treat to customers who invest in any EastWest UITF product.  The minimum placement is only Php10,000. The bank is also rewarding investors who make additional contributions within the promo period. The higher the investment, the more Burger King GCs clients will receive.

UITFs are investment products wherein money from investors are pooled together and invested in various types of securities, with the aim of maximizing returns within reasonable risk levels.

Regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, UITFs are good investment alternatives because for a small investment amount, anyone can access investments that are usually just available to big investors. The regular investors also benefit from the expertise of professional fund managers who take care of the UITFs.

EastWest offers six UITFs to suit different investor needs and risk profiles: EastWest Peso Money Market Fund, EastWest Peso Intermediate Term Bond Fund, EastWest Peso Long Term Bond Fund, EastWest PSEi Tracker Fund, EastWest PhilEquity Feeder Fund, and for investors looking for a US Dollar-denominated fund, EastWest Dollar Intermediate Term Bond Fund.  The minimum placement for the peso-denominated funds is Php10,000, except for EastWest Peso Long-Term Fund, which is P50,000.  For the EastWest Dollar Intermediate Bond Fund, investors can place a minimum of US$2,000.

The promo is open to all new and existing EastWest customers. Clients can invest as little as Php10,000, or add to their existing UITF investments at any EastWest store nationwide to get free Burger King GCs. Visit www.eastwestbanker.com or any EastWest store for more details.

Jollibee releases new Pinoy pride jingle for Independence Day

Rachelle Ann Go and Darren Espanto performs #PinoyAndProud anthem

World-class talents Rachelle Ann Go and Darren Espanto brought the latest Jollibee anthem “Sarap at Saya” to life.

MANILA – This coming June 12, the country’s number one fast food chain is set to release its latest anthem that is sure to make Filipinos #PinoyAndProud. Titled “Sarap at Saya”, this inspirational song is written for the country’s 118^th Independence Day, to remind everyone how joyful it is to be Filipino and to highlight the many qualities that make every Pinoy proud of our beautiful country and unique culture.

Jollibee has consistently introduced generation-defining jingles through its TV commercials over the years. Top hits include the iconic “Beeda ang Saya” and “I Love You Sabado,” which captured the hearts of Pinoys of all ages. The brand’s latest anthem—especially composed for Independence Day—is slated to become another classic. 

“Sarap at Saya” redefines Pinoy pride by igniting interest in commemorating the one truly Filipino holiday of the year, and in celebrating Independence Day as one resilient, jolly, and hopeful nation.

Emerging international musical titan Rachelle Ann Go, star of the London West End productions of Miss Saigon and Les Miserables, and The Voice Kids Philippines Season 1 runner-up and teen singing sensation Darren Espanto brought the anthem to life with their heartfelt rendition.

The song will be performed live for the first time by Darren joined by The X Factor Philippines season 1 champ KZ Tandingan at the Jollibee #PinoyAndProud: 2016 Independence Day Celebration and Countdown on June 11, 2016 at the Metrotent Convention Center in Pasig.

The music video version, starring Rachelle Ann and Darren, will premiere on local TV and online through the Jollibee Facebook page and on the official Jollibee YouTube channel on June 12.

Catch the performance of other top Pinoy talents Sarah Geronimo, JK Labajo, Elmo Magalona, Spongecola, and Itchyworms during the program that will run from 7 PM all the way to midnight to welcome Independence Day. They will be joined by Jollibee ambassadors Jodi Sta. Maria and the Legaspi family Zoren, Carmina, Mavy, and Cassy.

MA’ ROSA

MA’ ROSA   

                                                                                                                                            

Philippine release date:               July 27, 2016

Logline/Tagline/Quote:

·         Earning the Philippines’ first acting award from the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, Ms. Jaclyn Jose plays the titular role of Ma’ Rosa

                               

Director: Brillante Ma. Mendoza

Creative Consultant: Armando Lao

Screenwriter: Troy Espiritu

Director of Photography: Odyssey Flores

Musical Director: Maria Teresa Barrozo

Stars: Jaclyn Jose, Julio Diaz, Andi Eigenmann, Felix Roco, Jomari Angeles, Inna Tuason, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Baron Geisler, Mon Confiado, Neil Ryan Sese, Mark Dionisio, John Paul Duray, Vince Rillon, Mercedes Cabral, Allan Paule, Maria Isabel Lopez, Aaron Rivera, Ruby Ruiz, Kristoffer King, Timothy Mabalot, Luis Ruiz

Genre: Drama, Action

Synopsis 1:

ROSA owns a small community convenience store connected to their home in the slums of Metropolitan Manila. Together with her husband, NESTOR, they use their convenient store as cover-up for selling illegal narcotic, Methamphetamines. Their fate changes when their neighbor sets them up for a police raid leading to the couple’s arrest; a ploy for extortion. Backed against the wall, Rosa seeks help from her children, JACKSON, RAQUEL and KERWIN as they do the daunting task to buy their parent’s freedom.

Synopsis 2:

ROSA owns a small community convenient store connected to their home in the slums of Metropolitan Manila. Together with her husband, NESTOR, they use their convenient store as cover-up for selling illegal narcotic, Methamphetamines. their fate changes one Saturday night when their neighbor BONG-BONG, who works as a fly-by-night parking attendant, begs her to sell him a small pack of Methamphetamine without knowing that it’s a ploy for a pending buy-bust operation leading to Rosa and Nestor’s warrantless arrest by a police team led by Sergeant CASTOR.

The policemen command Rosa to rat-out their source of illegal narcotics as trade-off to their freedom. Hesitant, she has no choice but to call JOMAR, and cooperate with the policemen. But despite latter’s arrest, the policemen inform Rosa and Nestor that they still need to pay 50,000 pesos for their freedom. Backed against the wall, Rosa seeks help from her children, JACKSON, RAQUEL and KERWIN as they do the unthinkable. Jackson sells all their appliances while Raquel painstakingly borrows money from their poor relatives. On the other hand, Kerwin sells his body to his gay benefactor – all of these just to buy the freedom of their parents.

MTRCB Rating: (to follow)

Running Time: 1 hour and 50 minutes

Released by: Centerstage Productions thru Solar Pictures

Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marosafilm/

Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/marosa2016

Official Hashtags: #MaRosa

Link to view TRAILER on YouTube: http://bit.ly/MaRosaTrailer