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‘Ang Babaeng Humayo’ signs with US film distributor
May 12, 2022

‘Ang Babaeng Humayo’ signs with US film distributor

Venice Film Festival’s Golden Lion winner, Lav Diaz’ Ang Babaeng Humayo (The Woman Who Left), has inked a deal with film distributor Kino Lorber, which is known to be the leader in distributing art-house and international films.
A first for the beverage industry: PHILRESCA
March 03, 2017

A first for the beverage industry: PHILRESCA

The country’s first-ever expo for the burgeoning beverage industry opened its doors yesterday at the World Trade Center in Pasay City, and its first edition focused on the one thing everyone has had a recent love affair with: coffee.
Should social networking sites require proof of ID?
May 17, 2022

Should social networking sites require proof of ID?

Should Facebook and other social media sites start asking you for your government ID upon signing up?
PAL’s newest inflight safety video brings tourists around the Philippines
February 22, 2017

PAL’s newest inflight safety video brings tourists around the Philippines

If you’ve always been one who gets bored and dozes off during the part where flight attendants demonstrate the safety procedures while aboard the plane, then PAL’s newest video might just be one of the things that would make you tune in!
Comme De Garcons PLAY Box opens pop-up store in Shangri-La Plaza Mandaluyong
February 20, 2017

Comme De Garcons PLAY Box opens pop-up store in Shangri-La Plaza Mandaluyong

If you’ve always wanted to snag one of those shirts with the cute little heart logo, then this might be your chance to do it!
Calamian Islands may get El Nido’s spotlight for being the ‘Most Beautiful’ island
May 23, 2022

Calamian Islands may get El Nido’s spotlight for being the ‘Most Beautiful’ island

International lifestyle travel magazine Conde Nast Traveler (CN Traveler) said that the Calamian Islands (or Calamianes) could be El Nido’s rival in maintaining the top spot.
SM Aura receives LEED Gold Designation
February 13, 2017

SM Aura receives LEED Gold Designation

SM Aura, located in Taguig, has recently received the LEED Gold Designation, making it the first and only mall in the Philippines to receive such green-building certification.
An award-winning local spirit: Lakan Extra Premium Lambanog
February 28, 2017

An award-winning local spirit: Lakan Extra Premium Lambanog

Philippine Craft Distillers, Inc. (PCDI) have taken modern technology and applied it to the age-old process of making lambanog to come up with Lakan Extra Premium Lambanog. It’s an award-winning beverage fit for the discerning global traveler, with four awards to its name
‘Heartbreaks and Healing’ reveals how technology affects Filipino’s relationships
February 13, 2017

‘Heartbreaks and Healing’ reveals how technology affects Filipino’s relationships

The survey is entitled “Heartbreaks and Healing”, and it aims to investigate how technology affects the way people get together and end their relationships.
CONCERT REVIEW: The Goo Goo Dolls wows Filipino fans during concert in Manila
May 22, 2017

CONCERT REVIEW: The Goo Goo Dolls wows Filipino fans during concert in Manila

90s music has been undoubtedly the best thing that ever happened to everyone. With the emergence of rap music, RnB, boy bands and teen pop, and alternative rock bands – it’s just filled with musical perfection. To put it simply, music of the 90s was the age of everything, including the discovery of American alternative rock band Goo Goo Dolls, who staged a one-night concert at the Smart Araneta Coliseum last February 11, Saturday. John Rzeznik and Robby Takac’s picturesque moment of sharing guitar solo Months ago, Filipinos went frenzy as concert promoter Random Minds Production announced the much-awaited concert of the band. As expected, thousands of the band’s patrons have flocked […]
CONCERT REVIEW: Yellowcard’s SOLD-OUT Farewell Concert in Manila
May 22, 2017

CONCERT REVIEW: Yellowcard’s SOLD-OUT Farewell Concert in Manila

Bands that do shows the second time around do not usually surprise fans anymore; but that exempts Yellowcard after an epic performance at SM North EDSA, Skydome, last February 10, Friday.  For what seemed to be the final tour before breaking up after 20 wonderful years making music, the band did put up a massively impressive show and didn’t fail to hype up their Filipino fans during their farewell tour in Manila. All hands swaying during the “Sing For Me” performance Alternative rock band Gracenote was the front act of the night. Having escaped the Paramore-cloned  tag, they did a pretty amazing job on covering Paramore’s “That’s What You Get” which […]
Hidilyn Diaz is ‘2016 Sportsman of the Year’
May 24, 2022

Hidilyn Diaz is ‘2016 Sportsman of the Year’

Filipino weightlifter and airwoman, Hidilyn Diaz has been hailed as “Sportswoman of the Year” according to a news article published by CNN Philippines.
Avail these promos only at Sora an Aveda Salon!
February 09, 2017

Avail these promos only at Sora an Aveda Salon!

Give yourselves a treat and experience Sora an Aveda Salon’s treatment at an affordable price with its promos. Some of its services are offered with a 30% discount so try to avail it while it lasts!
Filipino chess player, Wesley So wins at Tata Steel Chess Tournament
May 25, 2022

Filipino chess player, Wesley So wins at Tata Steel Chess Tournament

In a news published by Rappler, Filipino chess prodigy Wesley So wins the annual Tata Steel Chess tournament last January 29 held in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands.
Globe launches #CyberPinoy cyberwellness campaign
January 25, 2017

Globe launches #CyberPinoy cyberwellness campaign

Use of internet has been a widespread in the world which also makes everyone highly vulnerable to the dangers of the digital world such frauds, identity theft, cyber-stalking, and cyber-bullying, — reasons why Globe kicks off their #CyberPinoy cyberwellness campaign, posted on their website last January 20. Image grabbed from Inquirer.net Globe, as an advocate for safe and responsible use of the internet, came up with #CyberPinoy to unify all its efforts to embrace digital nation such as Protech101 (an online information drive that reminds netizens to keep their accounts and informations safe , Stop Scam (initiative to address the proliferation of spam and scam messages through a Globe channel where […]
PH film on providing refuge to Jews to premiere in Israel
January 24, 2017

PH film on providing refuge to Jews to premiere in Israel

To kick off the commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the diplomatic ties between Israel and the Philippines, “An Open Door: Holocaust Haven in the Philippines” by Noel Izon will be shown at the Cinematheque, Tel Aviv on January 25
Zamboanga’s Pink Beach is one of NatGeo’s 21 Best Beaches
January 24, 2017

Zamboanga’s Pink Beach is one of NatGeo’s 21 Best Beaches

Aside from the Pink Beach, some of the other islands which made it to the list are the following: Blue Bay in Mauritius, Papakolea Beach in Hawaii, Shell Beach in Western Australia, and Piscinas Beach in Sardinia.
Events at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (January to March 2017)
January 19, 2017

Events at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (January to March 2017)

Revealed in an Institutional Press Conference on January 18, here are some of the events CCP has in store for everyone for the first quarter of 2017.
Where to spend the Chinese New Year 2017
January 17, 2017

Where to spend the Chinese New Year 2017

The start of the Year of the Fire Rooster calls for a celebration to every family in the country, may it be a Chinese, Filipino-Chinese, or a Filipino one. As the weeks leading to the Lunar New Year comes closer, the places get filled with numerous decorations which, indeed, makes the people feel the spirit of the upcoming holiday – from the red lanterns hanging on the street, to the lucky charms and decorations that are said to bring good luck to the people. One of the main traditions connected to the start of the Lunar New Year are the events that not only celebrate the new year, but also […]
List: Five reasons why you should book a trip on the SuperStar Virgo
January 13, 2017

List: Five reasons why you should book a trip on the SuperStar Virgo

We give you five reasons to book your next vacation on Star Cruises’s SuperStar Virgo.