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Gawad Madiskarte returns with stronger focus on sustainability for 2024 awards
Madiskarte Moms PH (MMPH)’s Gawad Madiskarte powered by PLDT Home, the awards that pay tribute to mompreneurs, is back! This year, MMPH is putting the spotlight not only on hardworking and successful moms, but also on businesses that champion sustainability.
In a time when the Philippines is facing environmental and economic challenges, Gawad Madiskarte is looking for mompreneurs that are leading by example, demonstrating that sustainable business practices are not only possible but also profitable. By supporting and celebrating these visionary women, Gawad Madiskarte hopes to inspire other entrepreneurs and businesses to create a brighter, more sustainable future for all.
According to a report byearth.org, some of the pressing environmental issues in the Philippines in 2024 are plastic pollution and marine pollution. The country is highly dependent on single-use plastics that generate an annual 2.7 million tons of waste, a problem that the World Bank calls “staggering,” coupled with an insufficient waste management system. The World Bank also reports that an estimated 20% of this plastic waste end up in Philippine waters, endangering marine biodiversity.
This year’s major awards are Diskarteng Eco-Friendly, for the mompreneur who is leading the charge in environmental responsibility and pioneering green solutions with vision and progress; Diskarteng Angat, for the mompreneur who achieves exceptional sales growth in her business while leading the way in sustainability; and Diskarteng May Puso, for the mompreneur who creates a positive change by fulfilling her social responsibility to her communities.
There will be two winners per major award. One winner will come from the Start-Up category and the other one from the Scale Up category. For the Start Up category, the mompreneur’s business should be running for at least six months; for the Scale Up category, it should be running for at least 13 months with supporting documents such as a DTI and BIR permits. Owners must also have an online shop in any e-commerce platforms or social media accounts.
Diskarteng Digital and Diskarteng Home Bizspecial awards will also be given.
To join, fill out the Google Form with your answers and requirements. Mompreneurs may access Gawad Madiskarte application formby joining the community. Submission of all entry forms starts on March 8, 2024, International Women’s Day.
MMPH is an online community established to support and provide education, and business opportunities for Filipino mompreneurs., it boasts over 172,000 community members and15,000 trained mompreneurs.
In its advocacy to help and educate mompreneurs, MMPH has partnered with local and international brands. MMPH has also won various industry awards, such as the Silver Award from the Asia Pacific Stevie Awards, Grand Anvil, the highest PR award in the country, from the Public Relations Society of the Philippines, Gold Award for Best PR Program in Southeast Asia from the ASEAN PR Network and the Prosperity Award from the UN Global Compact Network Philippines.
For more information on MMPH and Gawad Madiskarte, visit madiskartemoms.ph.
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What Filipinos Need to Know About BAFTAs 2024 - UK’s Biggest Entertainment Awards that will LIVE stream on Lionsgate Play in the Philippines
Get a front-row seat to the action with Lionsgate Play
If the U.S. has the Academy Awards and
The Golden Globes, then the UK has the British
Academy Film Awards, more commonly known as the BAFTAs. This prestigious
awards ceremony celebrates and recognizes the best in British and international
film talent, and this year, Filipino film enthusiasts will be able to
experience the excitement live, as Lionsgate Play will be bringing the 2024
BAFTAs straight to their screens in real time.
Understanding the passion of Filipino
fans for globally recognized film events, Lionsgate Play aims to make this
glamorous night one to remember by delivering the show directly to local
screens. Earlier this year, the platform streamed the 75th Primetime Emmy
Awards and the 81st Golden Globe Awards.
The 2024 BAFTAs will be held on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at 7 PM
GMT. Filipino audiences can join in the festivities in real time by tuning into
Lionsgate Play on Monday, February 19, 3 AM. The
entire program will also be available for streaming on-demand, so everyone has
the chance to watch the highlights whenever they want!
Here's what they can look forward to:
The best of the best in film
When it comes to nominations, Oppenheimer is at the forefront with an impressive
13 nods, followed closely by Poor Things with 11, and both Killers
of the Flower Moon and The Zone of Interest with nine each.
Other notable films such as Anatomy of a Fall, The Holdovers, Maestro,
All of Us Strangers, Barbie, and Saltburn also feature prominently in this year's
nominations, showcasing the diverse range of cinematic masterpieces that have
graced our screens in the past year.
Hosting by David Tennant
Renowned actor David Tennant will
grace the stage as the host of the ceremony, bringing his unique charm and wit
to the proceedings. Audiences worldwide look forward to the actor’s distinctive
flair in hosting, which promises to make the evening even more memorable..
How to watch the BAFTAs LIVE
To access the live broadcast of the
BAFTAs, simply subscribe to Lionsgate Play and prepare for an unmatched viewing
experience.
Join us in celebrating excellent
storytelling and performances that have captured the imagination of audiences
the world over. With Lionsgate Play, the magic of the BAFTAs is just a click
away. Mark your calendars for the must-watch event of the year!
BAFTA to LIVE stream on Lionsgate
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February 8, 2024
These Intriguing Movies and TV Series on Lionsgate Play are Inspired by Real Events
Dive into dramatic retellings of historical thrills with exciting titles exclusively on Lionsgate Play.
Lionsgate Play’s best blasts from the past are sure to pique anyone’s interest. Get lost in stories about political intrigues, surviving a natural disaster, and the lives of extraordinary individuals you won’t soon forget. These shows and films let the past unfold on the screen in a captivating blend of entertainment and historical accuracy that will have you glued to your seats (and even falling into Internet rabbit holes afterward). So buckle up and prepare for an unforgettable journey through time!
Gaslit (2022)
Gaslit is a fresh
look into the 1972 Watergate scandal, a major political scandal involving
President Richard Nixon, which eventually led to his resignation. It focuses on
the untold story of Martha Mitchell (Julia
Roberts), the wife of John Mitchell (Sean
Penn), Nixon’s Attorney General who played a role in the scandal. Robbie
Pickering’s political thriller is also based on the podcast Slow Burn by Leon Neyfakh and is a
gripping tale of a brave woman standing her ground amidst political lies.
Roberts’ gripping performance got her nominated for Best Actress at the Golden
Globes and Critics Choice Awards.
Watch Gaslit on Lionsgate Play.
The Impossible (2014)
An idyllic vacation takes a nightmarish turn in disaster-drama
film The Impossible. Maria Bennett (Naomi
Watts) and her husband Henry Bennett (Ewan
McGregor) are enjoying a Christmas holiday at a Thai resort when a tsunami
sweeps the peaceful resort and breaks their family apart. In the chaos that
follows, Maria desperately finds a way to reunite her family. The film is based
on the real-life story of the Belon-Alvarez family, miraculous survivors of the
devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
Watch The Impossible on Lionsgate Play.
Papillon (2017)
This 2017 drama tells the story of real-life French convict
Henri Charrière (Charlie Hunnam), a
Parisian safecracker known in the underworld as "Papillon"
(butterfly). In 1933, he was wrongly convicted of murder and sentenced to life
in the notorious Devil's Island penal colony in French Guiana. There, he forms
an alliance with another convict, counterfeiter Louis Dega (Rami Malek) as they attempt daring
escapes. Papillon is based
Charrière's international best-selling autobiographical books Papillon and Banco.
Watch Papillon on Lionsgate Play.
Hotel Mumbai (2019)
Hotel Mumbai is an
action-thriller film inspired by the 2008 Mumbai attacks at the Taj Mahal
Palace in India. A storm of terror erupts after the Lashkar-e-Taiba
organization launches coordinated attacks across the city, including the hotel.
Meanwhile, a humble waiter,
Arjun (Dev Patel),
rises above his duties and risks everything to guide terrified patrons to
safety, especially a British heiress, her husband, and their infant.
Watch Hotel Mumbai on Lionsgate Play.
Green Book (2018)
In 1960s southern America, an Afrian-American pianist (Mahershala Ali) about to embark on a
concert tour in the Deep South recruits an Italian American bouncer (Viggo Mortensen) to drive him through
his venues. Throughout the journey, the pair develop an unlikely bond,
confronting racism and prejudice while discovering the value of friendship
beyond social barriers.
Watch Green Book on Lionsgate Play.
The Final Score (2022)
Pablo Gonzales’ The
Final Score chronicles Colombian soccer defender Andres Esobar’s (Juan Pablo Urrego) illustrious life
that tragically ended in 1994. The six-part layered mini-series delves into the
complicated relationship of several Colombian national team players, mired with
drug trafficking and culminating in the 1994 World Cup goal and Escobar’s murder.
Watch The Final Score on Lionsgate Play.
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Revisit The Hunger Games saga on Lionsgate Play before Watching The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
No one is ready to say goodbye to the world of Panem just yet. The latest installment from the franchise, The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, is set to hit the big screen on November 15. A prequel film set 64 years before the events of the first movie, it explores the childhood of a young President Coriolanus Snow (Tom Blyth) before he stepped to power in Panem.
Dystopian genre lovers will be thrilled to know that all of The Hunger Games movies are available for streaming exclusively on Lionsgate Play. So if you need to revisit the world of Panem and lose yourself once again in epic stories of survival, courage, and hope this is your cue to hit that play button!
The Hunger Games (2012)
Jennifer Lawrence brought Katniss Everdeen to life when she portrayed the bow-and-arrow-wielding teenager from the post-apocalyptic, dystopian nation of Panem. Katniss is a resourceful sixteen-year-old hardened from years of providing for her family in District 12. She heroically volunteers to take her younger sister’s place in the 74th Hunger Games, a televised event where tributes from each district are forced to fight to the death for the Capitol’s entertainment. Katniss and fellow District 12 tribute Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) form an unlikely alliance and, in doing so, unintentionally defy everything the Capitol stands for.
Catching Fire picks up where the first movie left off, with Katniss and fellow victor Peeta on a Victory Tour of Panem. However, Katniss senses their newfound fame is just the spark needed to set ablaze a simmering rebellion against the oppressive government. To control Katniss as the symbol of resistance, the Capitol holds a Quarter Quell for the 75th Hunger Games. This year, tributes from each district will be chosen from the existing pool of victors, forcing Katniss and Peeta back into the arena. But things are not as they seem. Plans have been set in motion and the pair are thrust in the midst of a rebellion that could change Panem forever.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 (2014)
Katniss is rescued from a devastating Quarter Quell and embraces becoming a symbol of the rebellion. After the Capitol reduces her home to rubble, she now lives in a supposedly nonexistent District 13 under the leadership of President Alma Coin (Julianne Moore). Katniss becomes the Mockingjay, a symbol of the rebellion. She attempts to save Peeta who was kidnapped by the Capitol. Throughout Mockingjay Part 1, we see Katniss struggling to cope with the loss of loved ones and the weight of her role in the rebellion.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 (2015)
The final film brings the trilogy to a thrilling conclusion. Katniss teams up with her closest friends and fellow rebels – Peeta, Gale Hawthorne (Liam Hemsworth), and Finnick Odair (Sam Claflin) – in a bid to defeat President Snow (Donald Sutherland) once and for all. As they take the battle in the streets of the Capitol, the rebels have to navigate through mortal traps, determine who the enemies are, and make moral choices that will determine the future of millions in Panem. In the end, Katniss understands that to truly liberate Panem’s citizens from a war that threatens to kill them all, she has to eliminate every single threat and put a total end to the bloodshed.
Watch all four The Hunger Games films, available exclusively on Lionsgate
Play via PLDT Home. Immerse yourself in the dystopian world of Panem, right in
time for the prequel!