Will Jennylyn remain a freelancer?

BY NESTOR CUARTERO

Jul 25, 2024 08:27 AM

  

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AT A GLANCE

• The veteran actress, a Kapuso for 20 years, clears she has no plans to bolt the studio that built her up.

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Rhea Anicoche-Tan (left) and Jennylyn Mercado

At the moment, right this minute as we speak to her, Jennylyn Mercado considers herself a freelancer. She just ended her long-term contract with GMA, her home studio.

The veteran actress, a Kapuso for 20 years, clears she has no plans to bolt the studio that built her up.

“It’s now up to my managers to decide my future,” she told a media conference hosted by Ms. Rhea Anicoche-Tan of Beautederm. Jenn is the latest endorser of the beauty company celebrating its 15th anniversary this year. She is the face of Cristaux Retinol (anti-aging), Cristaux Vitamin C (brightening), and Cristaux Hydra-Beauty (anti-acne). 

Jennylyn also said she has no standing offer from ABS-CBN, although she’s open to accepting projects from all producers. She also announced that she and her husband, Dennis Trillo, have opened their own production company, Brightburn.

According to Ms. Rhea, character is a priority when choosing an endorser. She finds Jennylyn simple and too down to earth.

“She comes bareface, eats with my staff, a cowboy.”

At the Beautederm mediacon held at Solaire North, Jennylyn proudly admitted she’s already 37, to which Rhea Tan, 43 but looking 34, said aging is a blessing.   

“I can’t help it. I came from a reality show (Starstruck). We’re used to telling the truth,” she said.

The veteran actress added she may have sensitive skin, yet it won’t stop her from engaging in her favorite sport, motorcycle riding.

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MMFF goes to New York, ‘Fiesta In America' hosts

‘Fiesta In America,’ the longest-running trade and multi-cultural event on the East Coast of the United States, will host the New York edition of the Metro Manila International Film Festival in early 2025. The festival will bring some films from MMFF 2024 to the East Coast. MIFF debuted on the West Coast early this year.

Fernando Mendez, president and founder of Fiesta in America, announced in a media launch on July 24 in Quezon City that slots are still open for more Philippine business operators and LGUs who may want to take advantage of the many opportunities awaiting them in the wide American market. 

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Fernando Mendez and Laura Garcia

Mendez said over 10,000 Filipino-Americans and around 50,000 additional mall visitors traditionally visit the biggest indoor trade and culture exposition mounted by a Filipino group yearly for the past 26 years.

As in the past couple of years, Fiesta will be held at American Dream, the second largest mall in the US, along East Rutherford, New Jersey on Aug. 17 and 18, 2024.      

Jessica Sanchez of American Idol fame leads this year’s Fiesta entertainers line-up.

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  PASSERBY:

A sequel to the 2006 hit movie The Devil Wears Prada is currently in pre-production. Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Meryl Streep are supposed to reprise their characters in the original story set in a traditional print media environment. What’s exciting is that times have changed digitally, and Meryl’s stiff, stern, diabolical editor-character, Miranda Priestly, is now at the mercy of one of her former subordinates, who now holds the advertising purse in a giant corporation.

San Miguel launches new draft beers during TILT // On Tap On Tour

MANILA, Philippines — Top beer producer San Miguel Brewery Inc. (SMB) continues to provide unique and authentic experiences to its consumers as it taps CC:Concepts to host its event series launching San Miguel Cerveza Blanca and San Miguel Cerveza Negra draft beer.

TILT // On Tap On Tour brought together bold and edgy music with a fresh draft beer experience, starting with an intimate party at Izakaya Geronimo in Bonifacio Global City.

Event host Paolo Abrera and Izakaya Geronimo chef Christian Manawis

The affair saw a special food pairing menu, a collaboration between SMB brewmaster Alan Sienes and Izakaya Geronimo chef Christian Manawis. Attendees further appreciated the taste of the authentic local wheat beer, San Miguel Cerveza Blanca, and the full-bodied dark lager, San Miguel Cerveza Negra, fresh from the tap.

The event series then continued across various venues in Metro Manila—Moonshine P.U.B. x Public Urban Bar in Ortigas; Brick and Mortar in BGC; and Bar IX in Alabang.

Surprise yourself with the flavors of authentic local wheat beer blended with citrus, spices and coriander through San Miguel Cerveza Blanca, and indulge in the premium dark lager with the bold flavor of roasted malt and notes of caramel with San Miguel Cerveza Negra.

Experience San Miguel Brewery’s fresh draft beer, now available in select outlets nationwide.

Editor’s Note: This press release from San Miguel Beer is published by the Advertising Content Team that is independent from our Editorial Newsroom.

Exposed to floodwaters? DOH recommends immediate consultation, treatment

BY MERLINA HERNANDO-MALIPOT

Jul 24, 2024 11:13 PM

  

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Amid widespread flooding caused by “Carina” and the southwest monsoon, the Department of Health (DOH) emphasized on Wednesday, July 24, the importance of seeking medical attention promptly for people exposed to floodwaters.

(ARNOLD QUIZOL / MANILA BULLETIN) 

Health Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa, in a statement, said it is better to avoid floods and mud to prevent leptospirosis.

“Sa mga kailangang lumusong, gumamit ng bota hanggang tuhod. Hugasan agad ang katawan ng malinis na tubig at sabon pagkatapos” (For those who need to wade through, use knee-high boots. Immediately wash your body with clean water and soap afterward),” Herbosa said. "Kumonsulta agad sa doktor, wag maging kampante kasi matagal lumabas ang sintomas” (Consult a doctor immediately; do not be complacent as symptoms can take time to appear),” he added.

Understanding leptospirosis

DOH explained that leptospirosis is a bacterial infection transmitted by many animals, such as rodents and other vermin.

Waste products, such as urine and feces of an infected animal, especially rats, contaminate the soil, water, and vegetation. is a zoonotic disease, affecting both animals and humans, caused by the Leptospira bacterium found in contaminated water or soil.

“Leptospira bacteria can enter the body through breaks in the skin, or the eyes, nose, and mouth. Infected animal urine, like that from infected rats, can mix with floodwater and come into contact with people wading through or playing in it,” DOH said.

Seeking early treatment

DOH warned that without treatment, Leptospirosis can lead to kidney damage, meningitis (inflammation of the membrane around the brain and spinal cord), liver failure, trouble breathing, and even death.

“People must consult doctors immediately after being exposed to (wading or playing in) floodwaters as there is a preventive antibiotic prescription,” DOH said.

Symptoms of leptospirosis may include fever, vomiting, nausea, muscle pain, and headache.
“Some cases have distinct pain in the calf muscles and reddish eyes,” DOH said. Severe cases may also present with jaundice (yellowish body discoloration), dark-colored urine, light-colored stool, low urine output, and severe headache.

“Many of these symptoms can be mistaken for other diseases; some people have no symptoms,” DOH warned.

DOH noted that it generally takes 2-30 days to get sick after contact with the bacteria that cause leptospirosis.

Meanwhile, DOH announced that teleconsultation is free through Hotline Number 1552 of the National Patient Navigation & Referral Center.

Aside from those who waded through potentially contaminated water, mud, or soil (such as floods, fields, plantations, nests, canals, streams, lakes, rivers), individuals who consumed food or drink that may have been contaminated by sick animals or who have any symptoms after exposure to rain or contaminated water should seek early consultation and treatment at the nearest health facility.