#SalamatPoNay! Let’s Celebrate Our #FilipinoMoms This Mother’s Day

Each year, on the second Sunday of May, Filipinos around the world celebrate Mother’s Day. On this special occasion, the world pays tribute to all mothers and mother figures that have nurtured and cared for humanity.

This Mother’s Day, in honor of Pinoy mothers worldwide, take a look at the creative and accurate portrayals of #FilipinoMoms by some of our favorite TikTok creators.

Ruby Palma @rubyreel
Featured video: https://www.tiktok.com/@rubyreel/video/6760430363434110213

Creator Ruby Palma’s mom makes a cameo in this quirky TikTok post.

Olly B. @otakoyakisoba
Featured video: https://www.tiktok.com/@otakoyakisoba/video/6793455253762100485

Olly B.’s mother shows just how funny #FilipinoMoms can be in this “Who Would You Rather” video.

Mikey Bustos @mikeybustos
Featured video: https://www.tiktok.com/@mikeybustos/video/6780114111415045381

What do #FilipinoMoms turn to as a cure-all for any and every ailment? Mikey Bustos tells in this video.

So, what’s the best life lesson you learned from your mom? It could be a D-I-Y, a lifehack, an heirloom recipe, or words of motivation that you live by. Share your own Mother’s Day tributes and use the hashtag #SalamatPoNay. Top 5 creators get a shoutout on all TikTok PH official accounts.

Here are some creative ideas to express your love to your nanay:

Kuya Ching @kuyaching
Featured video:  https://www.tiktok.com/@kuyaching/video/6823915337789099266

Kuya Ching shares a quick history of how Mother’s Day became one of the world’s most celebrated occasions of all times.

Kris Joy Filoteo @juzcallmeligaya
Featured video: https://www.tiktok.com/@juzcallmeligaya/video/6824324306625907969

Kris Joy gives all the feels as she identifies three things that moms are not telling us and will make one realize how mothers love their children unconditionally.

Simon Seeks @simonseeks
Featured video: https://www.tiktok.com/@simonseeks/video/6824377667643575553

In an emotional video, Simon Seeks has a special request for everyone as he celebrates Mother’s Day 11,000 kms away from his mom and his family. .


Lawrence Padilla @rencepadilla
Featured video: https://www.tiktok.com/@rencepadilla/video/6808763024111947010

Every day is Mother’s Day for Rence and his mom as they celebrate with a TikTok dance number.


Rachel Hipolito @_rachelannhipolito
Featured video: https://www.tiktok.com/@_rachelannhipolito/video/6677785882205965570

Bonding like friends, the closeness of Rachel and her mom is clearly evident in this video.


Happy Mother’s Day!

Go Tick Your Travel Goals with the #GetGoingToWhere Challenge Powered by TikTok and Cebu Pacific GetGo

TikTok, the world’s leading short video platform, has partnered with the rewards platform of Cebu Pacific, GetGo, to help Pinoy travelers #FlyForFree and achieve their travel bucket lists with their barkada through the #GetGoingToWhere interactive in-app challenge.

The #GetGoingToWhere in-app challenge, which runs from September 16 - October 16, 2019, offers lucky TikTok users with the most creative travel videos a chance to win a free flight with their barkada to surf the waves of Siargao, or enjoy the rehabilitated pristine waters and white sands of Boracay, or earn GetGo points! The challenge also aims to promote local destinations and share the natural wonders of the Philippines to the global community that’s already featured on TikTok.

Just download TikTok (available for iOS and Android), upload travel-centric creative videos, and share using the hashtag #GetGoingToWhere. Get creative with your travel videos with the help of TikTok’s easy-to-use tools, including stickers and filters to get you excited for your next trip!

Winners will be selected based on originality, creativity and relevance to the theme and stand to get the following prizes:

2nd week major prize - 1 winner of trip for 4 to Siargao inclusive of in-flight meal and luggage allowance
2nd week consolation prize - 10 winners of 1,500 GetGo points
4th week major prize - 1 winner of trip for 4 to Boracay inclusive of in-flight meal and luggage allowance
4th week consolation prize - 10 winners of 1,500 GetGo points

So, what are you waiting for? Get going with creating your wanderlust-worthy travel video with the #GetGoingToWhere TikTok challenge. Check out the mechanics here.

5 TikTok songs and filters to spread an early Christmas cheer this September

Do you hear the bells ringing and jingling? We know you’re excited to sing ♫♪Merry Christmas and a Happy Holidays♪♫ because September is the Philippines’ widely accepted but unofficial beginning of the Christmas season.

Be part of the joy to the world by creating videos with these TikTok sound bites that would remind everyone of that good Paskong Pinoy feeling.

We listed 5 iconic songs that you can use to bring the Christmas spirits on your next TikTok videos:

1.      “Christmas in Our Hearts.“ Jose Mari Chan has become the undisputable Filipino Christmas icon because of this 90s hit. The song is a reflection of the traditional Christmas in the country with children selling lanterns on the street and the community attending church services; all in remembrance and celebration of the birth of Christ. This explains the reason why this song tugs every Pinoy at the heartstrings.

2.      “All I Want for Christmas is You.” This chart-topper cemented Mariah Carey’s Christmas diva status. Why not create a video and tag @mariahcarey on TikTok? The Songbird Supreme loves a good engagement with her fans as she also joined the trending #Obsessed challenge.

3.      “O Holy Night.” Bring out your inner Yuletide diva while lip synching to another Carey Christmas classic. Belting this song will also be a sure hit as the TikTok community supports great talents!

4.     “Last Christmas.”  From the 80’s pop duo Wham!, “Last Christmas made it to the list because in spite of the song’s betrayal angle, it also conveys a hopeful message of finding a more deserving love. Through the years, a lot of artists covered the song including Carly Rae Jepsen,  Ariana Grande, and Taylor Swift. The world’s waiting for your own 15-second version.

5.      “Mano Po, Ninong.” Popularized the backbending songstress, Pilita Corrales, this Christmas classic featured a beautiful Filipino gesture, pagmamano. From the word mano (hand), the person giving the greeting bows toward the hand of the elder and presses their forehead on the back of the elder's hand. It is an act of respect to elders as elders give their blessing in return. It is a Christmas custom to bring the godchildren to their ninong (godfather) and ninang (godmother) and receive aguinaldo (gifts). Parokya ni Edgar has a tweaked version of this song in the point-of-view of an adult godchild.

To match these songs are the top Christmas filters on TikTok: 

Christmas Snow. Yes, living in a tropical country, Pinoys are deprived of Christmas snow but not on TikTok. Live your White Christmas fantasy with this cool filter. For alternatives, you can also use the effects ShakeSnow or SnowflakeMask.

Cat & Owner Santa. The app is very inclusive that it created a filter that’s purr-fect for you and your lovely pet.

Reindeer Makeup. A whole new level of beauty awaits when you apply this reindeer inspired makeup filter. Also a good alternative is the Christmas makeup filter.

Christmas Lens. Life is as colorful as it can get on Christmastime. Record and preview your -BER moments in Christmas colors. 

Big Nose Santa. If comedy is your forte, here’s the perfect Christmas filter that will give your audience a hearty laugh!

How to use the Effects QR? Tap Discover and click on the scan button located at the top right area of your screen. Scan and record!

All songs and filters can be searched on TikTok, the world’s leading short-form video sharing app. Available for iOS and Android.  

Flex your Furbabies with these No-Fail TikTok hacks

A viral cat video has been making the rounds in social media which featured the 1954 song “Mr. Sandman” by the Chordettes matched with a 9-split screen TikTok filter. Some users even captioned it as the “best thing on the internet today.”

Days after, it was a corgi doing the same routine and Filipino netizens can’t help but share the overwhelming cuteness of these furry creatures. No doubt the  koala version would go viral, too.

But why do Pinoys fancy pet videos and memes?

Our appreciation and love for animals is so great that the Philippines ranked 5th in dog ownership worldwide based from the statistics of Australian pet insurer, Petsecure. There is an estimated 11.6M dogs who have Pinoy pet parents. Bantay (guard) and Muning are no longer common names for dogs and cats, respectively. We now give “hooman” names to our pets and treat them as part of the family.

This extreme fascination extends to our appreciation to pet memes and videos. Adults can agree that in the midst of the hectic schedule and overwhelming workload, a cat meme is a visual stress ball.

Why not take your meme game to the next level create the next viral pet video? Here’s how: 

DOWNLOAD the TikTok app which is available for iOS and Android.

SOUND: Tap ”Discover” and search for “Mr. Sandman”. You know you have the right song if it starts with a rhythmic clapping.

FILTER: Some TikTok accounts have the 9 screen Delay filter. In the latest version though, if you weren’t able to save the Delay filter, the closest you get is the Hexa-Delay which is limited to a 6 split screen effect. Don’t worry because it will still be equally fun and entertaining.

SHOOT: Record the video in a safe space where your furry friend will likely be comfortable. Remember, this video is about having fun and bonding with your pets. No animal or human shall be harmed.

Hit the record button and enjoy! If you don’t get the timing right the first time, you can always retake. Or just leave it as it is. Pets have a way to make challenge fails cute and adorable!

SHARE: Of course, the whole world can’t get enough of animal videos that’s already in the internet! Upload your video on TikTok and use the hashtag #MrSandmanChallenge so other users can easily track your video. Go and flex your furbabies!