Hey Byaheros, this is Crystallya.

Beyond the enticing crystals, Crystallya is a haven for wellness enthusiasts. The establishment goes beyond the conventional by providing a space for yoga and meditation essentials. As you wait for your charmed accessories, you can sip on a cup of iced matcha or any coffee you like, adding a delightful touch to your spiritual journey. The café, intertwined with the crystal shop, exudes a cozy atmosphere that promotes relaxation and healing. Each sip is complemented by the soothing energy that resonates throughout the space, creating a sanctuary for those seeking respite from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

Moreover, Crystallya extends its offerings into the realm of mystical arts. Visitors can delve into the secrets of the future with tarot readings, undergo transformative healing through pranic healing sessions, and find serenity with expert meditation guides. Just approach any of the Cafe Staff for more details. The comprehensive approach to well-being makes Crystallya a destination where the mind, body, and spirit converge in harmony.

 

The interior of Crystallya is a visual feast, capturing the attention of anyone who steps through its doors. The life-like Sun and Moon wall sculptures, strategically placed within the shop, create an ethereal and enchanting environment. These captivating installations are more than mere decorations—they are Instagram-worthy masterpieces that elevate the aesthetic appeal of the space, making every visit a memorable and shareable experience.

 

As you traverse the crystal shop, cafe, and mystical sanctuary, the seamless integration of these elements at Crystallya becomes evident. The establishment isn’t just a place to purchase crystals or enjoy a cup of coffee; it’s a holistic journey that aims to nurture the soul. The fusion of spirituality, artistry, and gastronomy sets Crystallya apart, carving its place as a haven for those seeking not just products, but a transformative and rejuvenating experience. In the heart of Davao, Crystallya stands as a testament to the evolving landscape of wellness, where the convergence of the mystical and the mundane creates a space that resonates with the seeker in us all.

 

CONTACTS & LOCATION

┼  CRYSTALLYA | Davao City’s Crystal Shop and Cafe

┼  GF Novally, Main Rd. Doña Vicenta Village, Surveyor St., (fronting Sitio Babak Korean Restaurant) Davao City

┼  082 315 2508

┼  11:00AM - 11:00PM, Tuesday to Sunday

Thank you for dropping by and see you on the next one!

-BENCH

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For its yearly return, Red Bull Half Court invites top players to compete in the ultimate 3-on-3 streetball match. This time around, players from Mindanao to Luzon will compete in regional qualifiers in Manila, Cebu, and Davao to see who can advance to the world finals, which will take place in New York City, the epicenter of streetball and one of basketball's most renowned venues. Expect an even higher level of competition this time around. 

Red Bull Half Court: The Ultimate Playground of Streetball 

The games will be conducted by FIBA regulations, with a knockout format for the subsequent rounds and pool play for the first round.

Red Bull Half Court is all about making baskets and playing fast-paced offense, but it also has a special Red Bull twist: the team in each group that has scored the most points overall throughout the games gets to keep the Own the Court Score. The teams that score the highest will move on to play in the National Finals.

"Basketball is an important part of the Filipino culture, and we believe that this tournament will provide a platform for young and aspiring ballers to showcase their skills and passion for the game, we are especially excited to continue expanding this year with our qualifiers in Davao." 

-Eric Altamirano, Red Bull Half Court Tournament Commissioner. 

Men and women above eighteen are eligible to compete in the competition. Every competing team needs to have four players, with the fourth serving as a backup or reserve. The following dates will mark the start of registration, qualifying rounds, and other events leading up to the World Finals:

• February 16 - Registration opens for Cebu, Manila, and Davao Qualifiers
• March 9 - Cebu Qualifiers 
• April 6 - Davao Qualifiers 
• April 13 - Manila Qualifiers 
• April 27 - National Finals Tournament 
• October - World Finals (New York City)

April 27 is the day of the National Finals' conclusion. The champions will represent the Philippines in October 2024 in New York City at the World Finals.

FREE Registration for Interested participants here: http://redbull.com/halfcourtph

Don't pass up the opportunity to sign up for the February 16–19 Cebu, Manila, and Davao qualifiers. Raise your game and sign up for Red Bull Half Court's ultimate 3-on-3 league right now! Visit the Red Bull website, as well as the following social media accounts, for additional details and updates about the upcoming Red Bull Half Court: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.

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What is Red Bull Half Court

Red Bull Half Court is a unique basketball tournament that showcases the best streetballers from over 28 countries worldwide. The competition is designed for young and aspiring ballers who want to bring their skills to a global stage. The tournament features a 3-on-3 format following FIBA’s basketball rules.

About Red Bull

Red Bull gives wings to people and ideas. As a functional beverage, we give wings to people by vitalizing the body and mind – supporting their dreams and aspirations through their passion for sports.

Thanks for reading and see you on the next one.

-BENCH

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For more information, kindly contact:
Patricia Muñoz | Communications Lead | Red Bull
patricia.munoz@redbull.com | +63 917 703 1380
 
Jovi Gabrentina | Media Relations | Centaur Marketing
jovi@centaurmarketing.co| pr@centaurmarketing.co

Interactive events like the MLBB Quiz Game and Pinoy Henyo, a well-liked word and mind game in the Philippines, and a friendly MLBB competition are planned for the MLBB Community Cup. The event will also discuss responsible gaming and job options in the gaming and esports industries concurrently. 

"We recognize our shared responsibility in fostering a fun and healthy environment for our MLBB gamers. With the MLBB Community Cup, we hope our participants further develop their teamwork, problem-solving, and network-building skills, among others," says Miah Kang, MOONTON Games PH Community Manager.

The MLBB Community Cup will take place in National University-Laguna on February 1-2, 2024, followed by a visit to the Technological Institute of the Philippines-Quezon City on February 5-6, 2024. Students who participate will have the opportunity to bring home exclusive merchandise, including hero cards with Martis, Yin, and Fanny.  See prizepool below. 

A brand-new Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G and the largest portion of the prize pool worth 50,000 in-game diamonds will go to the champions of the friendly MLBB tournament, while the runners-up will receive Xiaomi Smartband 8, a 10,000mAh power bank, Buds4 Pro, and City Sling Bags.

Know more about the MLBB Community Cup through the official MLBB pages below:

l  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MobileLegendsOnlinePH

l  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MobileLegends5v5MOBA

l  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mlbbttofficial?lang=en

l  Twitter: https://twitter.com/MobileLegendsOL

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About Mobile Legends: Bang Bang

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is the most popular mobile Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) game worldwide that brings communities together through teamwork and strategy. With over one billion installations and 105 million active monthly users, the award-winning game is among the top 10 most played in over 80 countries. With an extensive reach across the Asia Pacific region, the multiplayer is available in 139 countries with an expansive global esports presence.

About Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Esports

Established in 2017, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Esports serves as a platform for players to pursue their dreams of becoming esports athletes and illuminate opportunities within the international esports ecosystem. MLBB Esports has since expanded to multiple leagues, including the MPL series hosted in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America.

About MOONTON Games

Established in 2014, MOONTON is a global video game company dedicated to gaming development, publication, and esports. With more than 1500 employees worldwide, the company operates offices in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Latin America, Hong Kong, and mainland China. It has successfully launched several high-profile mobile games globally and has built long-term relationships with governments and esports organizations in more than 30 countries around the world. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is its current star game and the leading mobile multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game worldwide.

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Thanks for reading and see you on the next one!

-BENCH

Dean JV Padua of the iACADEMY School of Business and Liberal Arts, Principal of Paolo Noceda Senior High School, Vice President for Academics Cecilia Sy, Dean Kiko Napalit of the School of Computing, and Dean Jon Cuyson of the School of Design and the Arts are pictured from left to right.

The deans and faculty of the renowned educational institutions for computing, business, and design studies at 𝐢𝐀𝐂𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐘 successfully organized a media day event on January 23 at its Makati campus. There, they showcased the school's top-notch tools, curriculum, and innovative approach to game development, animation, and multimedia arts using AI, augmented and virtual reality, and more.

The announcement that iACADEMY, an innovator of cutting-edge education for the previous 22 years, had emerged victorious in the Computing Track of the Huawei ICT 2023–2024 National Championship in December captured the attention of the media. The victory in this contest for young game creators has made it possible for iACADEMY to compete in the Huawei regional game creation competition in April in Jakarta, Indonesia, at a venue that has yet to be revealed.

iACADEMY, which boasts a 96% employment rate for its graduates, reiterated that a variety of career paths await its students studying computing and design. These include the highly sought-after fields of animation, multimedia arts, artificial intelligence, software engineering, web development, data science, cloud computing, and cybersecurity, in addition to the game development industry.

iACADEMY School of Computing Dean Kiko Napalit talks to the media

Vice President of Academics Cecilia Sy, Dean of Computing Kiko Napalit, Dean of Design and the Arts Jon Cuyson, Dean of Business and Liberal Arts JV Padua, and Principal of Senior High School Paolo Noceda attended the event, which celebrated iACADEMY's accomplishments to date in adopting a non-traditional approach to education.

The conference also addressed the impending employment prospects in augmented and virtual reality. After the demonstration, iACADEMY deans ably responded to inquiries from the press regarding the school's goals, job placements, and post-graduation career options.

Kiko Napalit, Dean of the School of Computing: “We can thrive in game development because number one, Filipinos are great at design. The designs that our students are making are at par with international standards. With sufficient support from the government and the private sector, iACADEMY will take the Philippine game development industry to new heights.

We will be at the forefront of game development with GDAP (Game Developers Association of the Philippines) members being professors at iACADEMY. We have so many talented students in game development and many of their games such as Bayani, Unspoken, and Far Away From Home are already out in the market.

The most recent competition we joined was the Huawei ICT (Information and Communications Technology) 2023-2024. We had one team join and they won the nationals. Now they are going to Jakarta, Indonesia, to participate in the regional competition.”

A VR demonstration conducted by Professor Hamil Buyco.

Jon Cuyson, Dean of the School of Design and the Arts: "A lot is going on internationally in virtual and augmented reality. What we do at iACADEMY is prepare them for the incoming career opportunities in the country. As educators, we mold them and give them the information they need. That way, they are prepared when they go out in the real world.

Jon Cuyson, Dean of the School of Design and the Arts

The key players in animation such as Team App Animation Studios, Toon Boom Animation, Top Peg Animation, and Creative Studio—virtual, and augmented reality are present in how we design the curriculum.  Whatever needs to be changed, they will be there.  We hold meetings with them every term to see how updated our curriculums are so that we are always current.

We are always updated. We promote inter-school collaboration, we are in touch with CHED (Commission on Higher Education), and with other regional schools. We have iACADEMY Cebu so it opens up lots of opportunities for collaboration not just in Manila. We are the leaders and pioneers of teaching students AR and VR.”

Cecilia Sy, Vice President for Academics: “In the beginning, iACADEMY faced the challenge of making )a mark in a world where established colleges already held sway in the educational landscape. Undeterred, we embraced the challenge and set out on a path of innovation and specialization.

Cecilia Sy, Vice President for Academics

Offering niche programs initially met with skepticism, but through strong industry partnerships, we not only weathered the storm of criticism but emerged triumphant. Over the past two decades, iACADEMY's success has been shaped by these key elements; our commitment to innovation, strategic partnerships, and the invaluable support of our media partners.

Today, we stand at the forefront of education, fostering an environment where creativity, technology, and knowledge converge to shape the future. Our goal now extends beyond achieving a 96% job placement rate. We aspire to make a global impact, preparing students not just for local success but for a world where borders are blurred, and opportunities are limitless."

About iACADEMY

iACADEMY offers Senior High School and College programs centered on Computing, Business, and Design. As of this writing, iACADEMY has two (2) campuses located in Makati and Cebu. 

For more information, visit www.iacademy.edu.ph.