TP Celebrates Tradition and Talent at the Sinulog Festival 2025

 

Press Release 

 

TP teammates at the TP float join the Grand Parade of Sinulog Festival 2025.  

Cebu City, Philippines – Teleperformance (TP), the Philippines’ first and most consistently certified Great Place to Work®, celebrated the annual Sinulog festival together with an impressive crowd of over four million, honoring Cebu’s rich tradition, culture, and the invaluable role of Cebuano employees in the company’s success.

Drawing millions of locals and international tourists annually, Sinulog is one of the grandest and most celebrated festivities that is deeply rooted in the Philippines’ rich faithful traditions. Over the years, TP has consistently celebrated the festival through various modes of support and participation via its sites at Insular Life Building, Cebu Business Park and Cebu IT Park.

For the past 20 years, the company has unwaveringly partnered with the local government of Cebu City and strategic partners like the Cebu IT BPM Organization (CIB.O) in spurring growth and development through rewarding career opportunities for people within and outside Cebu.  

"Being part of Sinulog is an opportunity to celebrate not only Cebu’s culture but also the people who make it all possible," said Rahul Jolly, Chief Executive Officer of TP in the Philippines. “The contributions of our employees in Cebu are central to our sustained success in delivering high-touch and high-tech solutions and services for local and global brands. Their dedication, work ethic, and passion for excellence are instrumental in TP’s expanding growth strategy as a global leader in customer experience management.” 

TP teammates crown TP Sinulog King and Queen, and Ms. TP United for Sinulog Festival 2025.

Capping off the week-long Sinulog celebration, the TP float joined the 34 official contingents in the 6 kilometer Grand Parade from General Maxilom Avenue going to the Cebu City Sports Complex. TP’s homegrown talents proudly marched with the revelers led by this year’s TP Sinulog king and queen Joshua Lastimosa and Jewel Louie Tolibas, 1st Runner-up Denver Engalia and Kissy Dane Quiros, and Miss TP United Shana Castañeda, highlighting the company’s vibrant culture of diversity and inclusion.  

Guests try out different games at TP’s interactive booths for a chance to win prizes and TP swag.

 

TP further showcased what it means to be the first and most consistently certified Great Place to Work® since 2018, through various festival activities. Interactive booths treated guests to an array of fun games, photobooths, and design-it-yourself Sinulog tote bags. The crowd-drawer TP street party featured live performances by Cebuano band Artpression and DJ Stephen William, sustaining a festive atmosphere and exemplifying the joy of the Sinulog festival and the dynamic spirit of TP.

“TP has always held Cebu as one of its strategic hubs in the Philippines. With its highly competitive talent pool and robust infrastructure in place, we continue to deliver consistently world-class services to our clients and customers across the globe. Cebuanos have been pivotal in our growth, and we are always excited to celebrate Sinulog with them,” said Chief People Officer Jeffrey Johnson. 

The company continues to be a significant force of growth, not just in Cebu, but across Visayas and Mindanao, being consistently recognized as Top Employer, Top IT-BPM Company, and Top Tax Payer by the local government and industry partners. 

For further details on how TP aims to inspire and implement lasting change in workplaces, visit https://www.teleperformance.com/en-us/locations/philippines-site/philippines/ 

25 Years of Making Wishes Come True: Make-A-Wish Philippines Shines a Starlight on 5,000 wishes and More

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Nonprofit organization Make-A-Wish Philippines has officially kicked off its 25th anniversary with Starlight—a magical evening of recognition and celebration at One Serendra in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. Guests enjoyed a memorable night filled with festivities, thank you gifts, and heartfelt moments of gratitude, as the event celebrated the incredible contributions that have made the past 25 years of wishes possible, setting the tone for granting more wishes this 2025 and beyond. 

Make-A-Wish Philippines volunteers were awarded for giving joy to countless children with their outstanding service and exemplary performances.

The 5000th Wish Milestone

Make-A-Wish Philippines celebrated its 5000th wish last December, granting a girl’s dream to visit Baguio City and make cherished memories with her mom. With the generous support of corporate partner MaxiLife and the Baguio City Mayor’s Office, the wish of the beneficiary, Claire, became a reality on December 17—her birthday. Some highlights of her trip included a warm welcome from Mayor Benjamin Magalong, birthday treats from MaxiCare Baguio, a birthday brunch at Baguio Country Club, and visits to her dream destinations inspired by her favorite P-Pop group, BINI.

Claire’s treasured memories with her mom while exploring Baguio has brought her family unparalleled joy and hope. This milestone—along with other upcoming activities—reaffirms Make-A-Wish Philippines’ ongoing commitment to creating life-changing moments and joyful experiences for children with serious illnesses and their families. 

MaxiLife (above) and Fairmont Makati (below) were recognized as Corporate Partners of the Year for bringing smiles to children with critical illnesses by granting their wishes. 

Make-A-Wish PH Awards

In addition to this special occasion, Starlight shone a light on the extraordinary contributions of individuals, partners, and volunteers who have made Make-A-Wish Philippines’ mission a reality. 

Corporate partners The Marketplace, Toy Kingdom, and Hard Rock Cafe, were recognized with the Agents of Joy award; Metrobank won the Best Partner Fundraising Initiative; Jollibee Foods Corporation and RealMe received the New Wishmakers of The Year award; and MaxiLife and Fairmont won the Corporate Partner of the Year award. These awards were symbols of gratitude from Make-A-Wish Philippines for the generous support that has helped the organization thrive and grant wishes for children in need.

Commitment to More Wishes

As Make-A-Wish Philippines enters its 25th year, its commitment to bringing joy, hope, and strength to children with critical illnesses continues to grow stronger. The organization has also partnered with inter-regional communications group COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises, to highlight its milestone 25th year.

With generous support from partners, individuals, and volunteers, Make-A-Wish has transformed the lives of 5,000 Filipino children, offering hope during the most challenging times. The power of every wish granted has not only created unforgettable memories but has also shown the community’s role in making children’s dreams come true.

Executive Director Aleah Ortiz remarked, “Our journey over the past 25 years has been a testament to the incredible power of hope and gratitude. As we look to the future, we are more committed than ever to bringing joy and strength to every child who needs it.”

“As the official public relations partner of Make-A-Wish Philippines, we at COMCO Mundo are truly honored to play a role in spread the power of wishes,” shared COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises’ Group Chief Executive Director, Co-Founder, and Lead Strategic Communications Counsel, Ferdinand L. Bondoy. “Tonight has reminded us about the profound impact that hope, strength, and community support can have in the lives of children and their families.”

With unwavering dedication and the support of the community, Make-A-Wish Philippines looks forward to creating more magical moments, bringing hope, and making dreams a reality for many more children in the future. Visit wishes.ph to learn more about how you can help transform lives, one wish at a time. 

Make-A-Wish Philippines board of trustees, volunteers, partners and media guests celebrate the organization’s 25th anniversary.

Ben Whishaw brings his bear-y best as he returns as the voice of Paddington in “Paddington in Peru”

 

Showing in PH cinemas on Jan 29

Stepping back into Paddington’s iconic red Wellingtons is no mean feat, but actor Ben Whishaw has been more than happy to reprise the role that has been a household name for generations. “He always brings joy,” says Whishaw. “Paddington always brings optimism. He's unfailingly kind. He's never knocked down for very long, and he bounces back up. I just think that there's such a spirit in the films of the acceptance of difference, kindness, and respect. I think that is really valuable.”

Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/0l52k4m7GNs?si=HbMS0AixH7qiUL3A

In Paddington in Peru, we encounter Paddington, still with the Brown family, but in a brand new adventure in the jungles of Peru. “The big development in this film is that formerly Paddington's been at Windsor Gardens in the Browns home, which is his home” adds Ben Whishaw. “But this film shows us the opposite, which is the Browns going out into the wild, into the jungle, and into the unknown. Each character faces something about themselves on this journey, and something about their place within the family. There's something very moving about how they're brought closer together through this endeavour.”

Joining the new journey is the new director helming the film, Dougal Wilson, who Whishaw feels is the perfect person to navigate Paddington in Peru. “ He's done the only thing I think a director can do who's taking on this kind of film, which is just to make it completely his own and really inhabit his own version of Paddington. I will watch Dougal and I'll see him feeling his way into the character, and how he would like a line to sound. I can feel a Paddington quality about him.”

Voice actors, especially for the leading role, can really set the direction and tone of a film, and for animation director Pablo Grillo, Whishaw is the cornerstone in which Paddington in Peru was built upon. “Ben's voice underpins the entire performance. The tonality of his delivery is like a musical score that guides our animation. We've been running workshops with Ben, where he physically enacts scenes, providing us with true impulses and emotional shifts to tap into for Paddington's performance."

In inhabiting the role of Paddington, Whishaw emphasizes the importance of collaboration, even if he’s not physically in the film. “Whilst the process of recording for me is quite solitary, I’m not completely alone because I have Dougal, and I have Pablo” says Whishaw. “I also have the beautiful work of the actors on the screen, which I'm trying to always respond to. There's a kind of magic that happens, and I'll do my bit, which might be the voice, but also some of the physicality. Pablo will go away with the extraordinary team of people, and some magic is done.”

A wild jungle adventure awaits as Paddington in Peru arrives in Philippine theaters on January 29.

About Paddington in Peru

Full of Paddington’s signature blend of wit, charm, and laugh-out-loud humor, Paddington in Peru finds the beloved, marmalade-loving bear lost in the jungle on an exciting, high-stakes adventure. When Paddington discovers his beloved Aunt Lucy has gone missing from the Home for Retired Bears, he and the Brown family head to the wilds of Peru to look for her, the only clue to her whereabouts a spot marked on an enigmatic map. Determined to solve the mystery, Paddington embarks on a thrilling quest through the rainforests of the Amazon to find his aunt…and may also uncover one of the world’s most legendary treasures.

 

The third Paddington film stars Hugh Bonneville, Emily Mortimer, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent, Imelda Staunton, Carla Tous, Madeleine Harris, Samuel Joslin, Olivia Colman, Antonio Banderas, and Ben Whishaw returning as the voice of Paddington.

Coming on January 29 in Philippine cinemas, Paddington in Peru is distributed in the Philippines by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Connect with the hashtag #PaddingtoninPeru @columbiapicph

Photo & Video Credit: “Columbia Pictures” 

Do you have what it takes to survive? First look at “Until Dawn” film adaptation out now

 

The hit interactive survival horror game “Until Dawn” released a first look into the film adaptation, with director David F. Sandberg on his take on the premise. “Until Dawn” follows Clover and her group of friends as they search for clues regarding her sister Melanie’s disappearance. A masked killer stalks and kills them one by one, only for them to wake up and relive the nightmare once more.

Watch the vignette: https://youtu.be/6BSBwPO2cNU?si=hSiki3eYADPAWAEu

“Until Dawn” stars Ella Rubin, Michael Cimino, Odessa A’zion, Ji-young Yoo, Belmont Cameli, Maia Mitchell, and Peter Stormare, who also starred in the original video game. The film is out in the Philippines soon. 

Connect with the hashtag #UntilDawnMovie @columbiapicph

Photo & Video Credit: “Columbia Pictures”

OSCAR-WINNING “PARASITE” DIRECTOR BONG JOON HO’S “MICKEY 17,” STARRING ROBERT PATTINSON, OPENS IN CINEMAS MARCH 5. WATCH THE NEW TRAILER AND CHECK OUT THE OFFICIAL POSTER!

 

All jobs are hard, his is to die for. #Mickey17 – only in cinemas March 5.

Photo credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

He’s dying to save mankind. From the Academy Award-winning director of “Parasite,” Bong Joon Ho, comes “Mickey 17,” starring Robert Pattinson, Naomi Ackie and Steven Yeun, with Toni Collette and Mark Ruffalo. Only in cinemas March 5. 

Watch the new trailer: https://youtu.be/A1frxqUGvFc?si=WAdUy3-89d2fwNH9 

Official synopsis: 

From the Academy Award-winning writer/director of “Parasite,” Bong Joon Ho, comes his next groundbreaking cinematic experience, “Mickey 17.” Unlikely hero Mickey Barnes (Robert Pattinson) has found himself in the extraordinary circumstance of working for an employer who demands the ultimate commitment to the job… to die, for a living.

 

About “Mickey 17”

Written and directed by Bong Joon Ho, “Mickey 17” stars Robert Pattinson (“The Batman,” “Tenet”), Naomi Ackie (“Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker”), Steven Yeun (“Nope”), with Academy Award nominees Toni Collette (“Hereditary”), and Mark Ruffalo (“Poor Things”). 

The film is produced by Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner (Oscar winners for “Moonlight” and “12 Years a Slave”), Bong Joon Ho and Dooho Choi (“Okja,” “Snowpiercer”). It is based on the novel Mickey 7 by Edward Ashton. The executive producers are Brad Pitt, Jesse Ehrman, Peter Dodd and Marianne Jenkins. The director of photography is Darius Khondji (Oscar nomination for “Bardo: False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths,” “Okja”). The production designer is Fiona Crombie (Oscar nomination for “The Favourite,” “Cruella”). It is edited by Yang Jinmo (Oscar nomination for “Parasite,” “Okja”). The visual effects supervisor is Dan Glass (“Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore,” “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw”). The costume designer is Catherine George (“Okja,” Snowpiercer”). 

Warner Bros. Pictures presents A Plan B Entertainment Production, An Offscreen Production / A Kate Street Picture Company Production, A Film By Bong Joon Ho: “Mickey 17.” 

In cinemas March 5, “Mickey 17” is distributed in the Philippines by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Discovery company.

Join the conversation online and use the hashtag #Mickey17

Photo & Video Credit: “Warner Bros. Pictures” 

FEBRUARY 2025 Don’t miss these titles, opening in cinemas in February 2025!

 

#BridgetJonesMadAbouttheBoyPH

Photo credit: Universal Pictures

February 12 - Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (Universal Pictures)

Cast: Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Leo Woodall, Colin Firth, Jim Broadbent, Gemma Jones, Isla Fisher

Directed by: Michael Morris

Trailer

Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger) navigates life as a widow and single mom with the help of her family, friends, and former lover, Daniel (Hugh Grant). Back to work and on the apps, she’s pursued by a younger man and maybe – just maybe – her son’s science teacher (Leo Woodall). 

#TheRoomNextDoor

Photo credit: Ó El Deseo. Photo by Iglesias Más.

February 19 - The Room Next Door (Warner Bros. Pictures, Ayala Malls Cinemas EXCLUSIVE)

Cast: Tilda Swinton, Julianne Moore

Directed by: Pedro Almodóvar

Trailer

Ingrid (Julianne Moore) and Martha (Tilda Swinton) were close friends in their youth, when they worked together at the same magazine. Ingrid went on to become an autofiction novelist while Martha became a war reporter, and they were separated by the circumstances of life. After years of being out of touch, they meet again in an extreme but strangely sweet situation.

#NosferatuPH

Photo credit: Universal Pictures

February 26 - Nosferatu (Universal Pictures)

Cast: Bill Skarsgård, Nicolas Hoult, Lily Rose-Depp, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Emma Corrin, Ralph Ineson, Simon McBurney, Willem Dafoe

Directed by: Robert Eggers

Trailer

Robert Eggers’s gothic reimagining of the classic 1922 vampire film of the same name, Nosferatu is a tale of obsession between a haunted young woman, Ellen (Lily Rose-Depp), and the vampire Nosferatu (Bill Skarsgård). He becomes infatuated with her, causing untold horror in his wake.

*Schedules are subject to change without prior notice.*

AYALA MALLS CINEMAS TAKES MOVIE AUDIENCES ON A ROAD TRIP WITH ITS EXCLUSIVE SCREENING OF ACADEMY AWARD-NOMINATED COMEDY-DRAMA “A REAL PAIN,” STARTING JANUARY 29

 

Photo credit: Ayala Malls Cinemas

Ayala Malls Cinemas exclusively brings another award-winning film to Philippine cinemas with “A Real Pain,” the Jesse Eisenberg-directed comedy-drama that has been racking up multiple accolades this awards season, opening January 29.  

Written and directed by Eisenberg, the movie stars Eisenberg, Jennifer Grey, Will Sharpe, and Kieran Culkin, who won the Golden Globe Best Supporting Actor award for his performance in the film. Besides the Golden Globes, other accolades received by “A Real Pain” include nominations for the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA), Screen Actors Guild Awards, Independent Spirit Awards, Critics’ Choice Awards and the recently announced Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actor for Culkin and Best Original Screenplay for Eisenberg. “A Real Pain,” co-produced by Emma Stone’s Fruit Tree (“Poor Things,” “I Saw the TV Glow”), is part of Ayala Malls Cinemas’ lineup of critically acclaimed awards-season films, which this year also includes “Anora.”  

Kieran Culkin as Benji and Jesse Eisenberg as David in “A Real Pain” 

Photo credit: Ayala Malls Cinemas

It was during a trip to Poland with his now-wife that Eisenberg had what he calls a “strange revelation” that began his creative journey for “A Real Pain.” A two-week trip through the country landed him at the tiny house in the village of Kranystaw, where his aunt Doris had lived before the Holocaust displaced her entire family. “Had the war not happened, this is where I would be living,” Eisenberg remembers thinking. “What would my life be like? Who would I be?”

Twenty years later Eisenberg found himself back at that house, this time as the director, writer, and co-star of “A Real Pain.” In the film Eisenberg plays David, a New Yorker and young father who goes on a tour of Polish Holocaust history accompanied by his cousin Benji, played by Kieran Culkin, thanks to money left by their recently deceased grandmother. Joining a tour group led by the affable James, played by Will Sharpe, David and Benji rekindle their childhood bonds as they grapple with the family tragedies of the past that still, in some ways, define them.

Watch the trailer: https://www.facebook.com/AyalaMallsCinemas/videos/3929738280601261 

(From left) Kieran Culkin, Jennifer Grey, Jesse Eisenberg, Kurt Egyiawan, David Oreskes, Liza Sadovy (partially hidden)and Will Sharpe in “A Real Pain” 

Photo credit: Ayala Malls Cinemas

“A Real Pain” currently has a 96% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. “‘A Real Pain’ is a real treat, a tender, funny treatise on family jealousies and our relationship to the past. Simultaneously light and heavy, it soars on the stellar pairing of Eisenberg and Culkin,” said Empire magazine in their review.

Rolling Stone lauded Culkin’s “Oscar-worthy” performance, saying, “Eisenberg has generously gifted his costar with the sort of raging-id role that most actors could only dream of, and Culkin rewards his director/castmate with the single greatest, funniest, most cringe-comic and heartbreaking performance of his career.”

With their exclusive offerings of award-winning films, Ayala Malls Cinemas has become a premier destination for quality experience at the movies. 

Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin in “A Real Pain” 

Photo credit: Ayala Malls Cinemas

Featuring plush seating and generous legroom, coupled with cutting-edge laser projections for sharper images, and top-notch Dolby Sound and Dolby Atmos technologies to enhance audio depth, moviegoers are in for an exceptional cinematic experience. And every awards season, audiences are in for an even bigger treat as Ayala Malls Cinemas exclusively brings within reach of every movie enthusiast a lineup of world class, award-winning films, such as “A Real Pain” and Anora.”

Speaking of treats, cinema patrons can enjoy a variety of delicious treats from The Movie Snackbar, such as different-flavored popcorn, hotdog sandwiches, yummy burgers and ice-cold beverages.

Don’t miss “A Real Pain,” which will be available in Philippine cinemas for the first time when it opens exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas on January 29. Book your tickets now by visiting www.sureseats.com or any of the participating cinemas. Visit the Ayala Malls Cinemas FB and IG pages for updates !