#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.  

#SaveOurOceans Together with TikTok and Conservation International

The leading destination for short-form mobile video, Tik Tok has partnered with Conservation International, to launch the #SaveOurOceans challenge. Conservation International works around the world to protect oceans and marine ecosystems – and the people whose lives and livelihoods depend on them.

The challenge spotlights the critical role of the world's oceans and what we can do to protect them for future generations. 

As a platform for creativity, TikTok users can show their support for ocean conservation through their short videos and raise awareness to protect our oceans for a better future. 

From August 26 to September 9, TikTok users can apply an ocean effect that lets them virtually "clean plastic" out of the ocean. For every video uploaded with the hashtag #SaveOurOceans, TikTok will donate $2 to Conservation International to help save 3,000 square kilometers of ocean (up to $100,000). #SaveOurOceans is a global campaign and users from countries and regions including: the US, the UK, France, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, India, Japan, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Turkey, MENA, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina and Chile can participate.

The ocean has a message for you: http://vm.tiktok.com/YYG4eu/

Join Shailene Woodley, Chierald Tan and TikTok creators around the globe to help #SaveOurOceans:

                                

Shailene  Woodley’s Video                       Chierald Tan’s Video            

The ocean-themed challenge comes at a time when the world is grappling with a global plastic pollution situation. The UN estimates that the ingestion of plastic kills 1 million marine birds and 100,000 marine animals each year. Scientists predict that the weight of ocean plastics will exceed the combined weight of all of the fish in the seas by 2050.

“TikTok's global community allows users to showcase and enjoy creative, everyday moments through video. We’re thrilled to partner with Conservation International on the #SaveOurOceans challenge, which empowers our community to creatively show their commitment to clean oceans and raise awareness for the importance of protecting a global resource,” said Bryan Thoensen, Head of Content Partnerships, TikTok.  

"By 2050, there will be more plastic than fish in the world’s oceans. TikTok offers an imaginative platform that has the power to both educate and inspire users to take action. That's why we are partnering with TikTok and its global communities to address one of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges and together, inspire a creative, call to action around protecting our oceans for a better future," said Conservation International Chief Marketing Officer Anastasia Khoo. 

Help protect our oceans, one TikTok video at a time. Download or open the TikTok app and show how you help #SaveOurOceans.