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Popular Movie Premieres in February
February 03, 2016

Popular Movie Premieres in February

Here’s a selection of movies from different genres that is hitting the Philippine silver screen this February! 1. The Revenant Opens in theaters February 3 This western film is written by Iñárritu and Mark L. Smith. It focuses on trappers that hunt for pelts in the wilderness of Louisiana. The story revolves on the most experienced hunter, Hugh Glass, and his knowledge for the area and the natives of the land. 2. Pride and Prejudice and Zombies Opens in theaters February 5 Pride and Prejudice fans are going to love this. This is your usual Mr Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet love story but with the most unlikely twist. Seth Grahame […]
Top 5 Lechons in the Metro
January 04, 2016

Top 5 Lechons in the Metro

In every Filipino event that involves dining, there will always be that one special guest that steals the scene among other dishes served. Clue? It’s hefty, it’s succulent, and it’s crunchy. It’s Lechon—the whole roasted pig we’d all like to devour. Every city in the metro has its own take on lechon. Some like it stuffed; some like it crunchy; and some like its original taste. To help you out on where you can get the best lechon you will ever have, here are some of the bestselling restaurants where you can pig out (pun intended). 1. Lydia’s Lechon Known for more than 50 years in the food industry, Lydia’s […]
Christmas Bazaars Happening in the Metro
December 29, 2015

Christmas Bazaars Happening in the Metro

It’s time to wind up your Christmas shopping! Not done with your Christmas shopping yet? Grab your shopping bag and head over to these Christmas bazaars around the metro. Find that perfect present for your loved ones as each bazaar offers various shopping finds, from fashion to food items at very reasonable prices. Check out these places and enjoy shopping!   1)  Simbang Gabi Christmas Bazaar by the Ateneo Management Association Night shopping + evening mass. Come to the Simbang Gabi Christmas Bazaar organized by the Ateneo Management Association. When: December 15-24, 2015, night bazaar starts at 6pm, mass starts at 8pm Address: Ateneo de Manila University, Katipunan Ave., Loyola […]
Dine and Donate, Shop and Share this Season and Beyond
December 29, 2015

Dine and Donate, Shop and Share this Season and Beyond

“It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” – Mother Teresa In the Philippines, it has been a tradition for many companies to give back to the community before the year ends. They organize fund-raising events and outreach programs to spread the spirit of giving. Here’s a list of establishments that accept donations and pre-loved clothes, books, and toys: – Jollibee – Maaga ang Pasko Since 1994, the number one local fastfood chain in the country has collected over 2 million toys and books through this nationwide donation drive. In partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Department of […]
Best Vegetarian Places to Go to in Manila
December 28, 2015

Best Vegetarian Places to Go to in Manila

Sumptuous, healthy grub minus the meat It may not look like it, but the city offers a wide-range of vegetarian options for those who prefer their meals without the meat. Gone are the days when vegetarian food is often construed as boring, bland and tasteless. The vegetarian grub of today is now infused with flavor, creative and truly mouth-watering. Below are just some of the best and preferred options when it comes to vegetarian cuisine: 1. Corner Tree Café One of the well-loved and most-lauded vegetarian resto in the city, Corner Tree Café surprises its patron with sumptuous meals coupled in a homey ambience. Corner Tree Café serves vegetarian comfort […]
5 Top Family Activities in the Philippines During the Rainy Season
December 29, 2015

5 Top Family Activities in the Philippines During the Rainy Season

Bitten by the travel bug during typhoon season? Fret not. With these five rainy day destinations, you and your family won’t have to settle another day for the indoors. – – 1. Dip into the hot spring pools in Laguna. Dubbed as the “resort capital” of the Philippines, Laguna houses a flurry of natural hot spring resorts fit for the cold, rainy season. Resorts in the town of Calamba – a two-hour drive south of Manila – are popular for their soothing hot spring pools, which come straight from the natural springs of Mt. Makiling. – 2. Surf in Baler. A scenic six-hour drive from Manila through winding roads and […]
Five Japanese Desserts and their Filipino Counterparts
February 19, 2019

Five Japanese Desserts and their Filipino Counterparts

They say that the fastest way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. The statement could not be any truer to any Filipino you meet whose fondness for food knows no bound. The Japanese have their own sweet tooth to compensate for the love for sugar, a similarity between the two cultures. The Dango and the Carioca – Dango (Photo from takai-foods.co.jp) and Carioca (Photo from angsarap.net) – These multi-colored dumplings have become an iconic festival treat made from rice flour, and is related to mochi. There is usually three to four dango skewered in a stick. One of the selected sweet street foods, the carioca, resembles the local […]
Hot Summer Stuff for the Kids in April and May Part 2
December 28, 2015

Hot Summer Stuff for the Kids in April and May Part 2

Adults and teenagers alike wait for summer and its many activities that spell fun and relaxation all year round. With so many things like Laboracay and Slidefest Philippines happening, we just can’t decide where to start! But as we said in our previous article, summer is for the kids, too. Although they’ve waited long for this much needed break, it is also a great time for them to get to know something new, further hone their skills or find a new hobby and it is our jobs as parents to let them realize this and give them the opportunity. Here we have a couple of workshops happening this summer that are […]
5 Essentials for Manila’s Working Men
June 06, 2024

5 Essentials for Manila’s Working Men

The metro can be the perfect place to start a career. With all its hustle and bustle, who wouldn’t get inspired to get up every morning and seize the day? While you can have drinks with your friends at nightfall, reality has to kick in at day and there are a few essentials you guys will need in order to bring out your best despite Manila’s erratic weather. 1. Deodorant From Axe Philippine’s Facebook Page As a professional, we all know that first impressions last and image is everything so hygiene is of utmost importance. It doesn’t matter if you’re at an entry level position or already the boss. For […]
Gift Idea Series: All Ye Gents
February 28, 2017

Gift Idea Series: All Ye Gents

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… …or not, if you are behind your Christmas shopping. Yikes! Double yikes if you find it doubly difficult to think of the perfect gift for the men in your life. With all the sweet, cutesy and sparkly little trinkets out of the list, what else is there to give aside from that usual Nirvana t-shirt? Fight the urge to around like a headless chicken. Primer Magazine advices you to ACT COOL and check out our list of seven possible presents for the gentlemen: An NBA 2K15 Source: http://espn.go.com/ Holiday appeal: …or any video game related to the following: sports, cars, monsters, heroes, […]
10 Items to Help Every Girl Make It through the Day
June 10, 2024

10 Items to Help Every Girl Make It through the Day

There are things you can leave at home, and there are things that are essential in making it through the day. If you miss these items the possibilities of getting screwed are high. Just kidding! But on a more serious note, being a woman is not as simple as it looks. Imagine always having to be ready at all times and still having to worry about looking good! Well we have the solutions to your problems. Here are 10 items you must always (take note, always) have in handy: 1. Valid Identification Card (ID). Photo from: Flickr.com No matter what happens, you cannot leave home without this. Especially if you’re […]
Gift Idea Series: Scents and Suds
February 28, 2017

Gift Idea Series: Scents and Suds

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire… And so the famous song goes. A few days to go and it’s Christmas! While this festive season begs the aroma of flavorful food wafting around, you don’t want to end up smelling like the Christmas feast, right? Surely, your loved ones wouldn’t want to do so either. This is especially true since our sense of smell is so powerful that it creates and evoke memories that can stay with us forever! So, why not wrap a fragrant bottle up? For the second edition of Primer Magazine’s gift idea series, we present something sweet again…only this time, something sweet-smelling from two local/artisan/quirky businesses and […]
5 Fashion Items Every Woman Must Have in Her Closet
June 10, 2024

5 Fashion Items Every Woman Must Have in Her Closet

You can have a multitude of clothes and fashion items in your closet yet still have that dilemma of not having anything to wear! Imagine staring at your clothes for hours wondering what to wear for the day. How could you have so much yet not have enough to come up with that head turning outfit? Or you could have but a number of pieces and your problem would be how to combine that jaw-dropping ensemble that would garner compliments from family and friends. Well one way you could deal with these problems is to have the right items in your closet. The basics some might say. There are certain […]
Gift Idea Series: Sweets for the Sweet
December 28, 2015

Gift Idea Series: Sweets for the Sweet

It’s the last month of the year, and everyone knows what that means: Christmas is just around the corner! Merry Christmas, everyone! Here in the Philippines, the holiday season comes with one very important tradition: gift giving. The significance of this custom in the Filipino culture can be seen in hustle and bustle of malls and bazaars as Christmas eve draws nearer and nearer and nearer… …just like, well, right now. Feeling jolly yet? Perhaps not so, especially if you are haunted by this one question: have you finished your Christmas shopping yet? Fret not, though, as Primer brings you a list of wonderful gift ideas twice a week for […]
Spend Less and Enjoy the Holidays
December 29, 2015

Spend Less and Enjoy the Holidays

The holiday excitement and rush in the Philippines seconds to nobody else’s in this world. Truly, almost everybody in this country is excited about the Yuletide season. Almost. Unfortunately, with all the joy and excitement come “holiday casualties”: Christmas expenses that put a damper on celebrating the Yuletide season. Everyone wants to be generous during the most wonderful time of the year…with the least peso value possible. Fret not, as Primer gives you four places in the metro where you can bring the whole family to enjoy and spend virtually nothing! (Photo grabbed from GMA Network Website) 1. Greenhills Shopping Centre – COD or Christmas On Display This is the […]