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December 28, 2015

Dreams: Hopes and Fears in Sleep or in Waking (A Review)

Poetry. Music. Visual Art. “What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word dream?” This was the question posted by rapper Quest at the recently held Dreams: Hopes and Fears in Sleep or in Waking last Sunday, May 31, 2015. Held at SOMA Space, Green Sun, the event was organized by different communities of artists — LOGOS, The Upward Project, and DOXA. All three aim to inspire the youth to reach for their dreams through the arts. – – The night was filled with exuberance and copious talent was witnessed onstage. Tristan Ortega and Monique Espiritu dazzled the audience with their piece about a realistic utopia. […]

December 28, 2015

GREAT British Auto Show: A Showcase of Car Heritage

Everyone is on the edge of their seat, eager to witness the first ever British auto show in the country! – – “What you might think looking around is we only make really strange, old cars. We make very individualistic cars, the design is truly unique but as you already heard we are not only talking about our past glories.” British Ambassador to the Philippines Asif Ahmad emphasized the distinct sophistication of British cars in his opening remark in the first ever GREAT British Auto Show held at Capitol Commons last Sunday. Spearheaded by the British Embassy Manila, UK Trade & Investment and its partners, the event showcased both vintage […]

December 29, 2015

The Art of Storytelling: A Fun-filled Day with Words

A WORKSHOP FOR EVERYONE. People of all ages come together for a fun-filled day with books and stories. – Philippine Primer is loaded with stories to tell after going last Friday (May 29, 2015) to The Art of Storytelling held at Spaces by Babyland, organized by Manila Workshops, and part of the Parenting Pals Workshop Series. Hosted by storytelling teacher Luisito Pascua, known for his iconic role “Kuya Bodjie” in the television show Batibot, it was a day of creative storytelling and activities with an audience composed of primarily of storytelling enthusiasts, prep and elementary teachers, and most especially mothers. The workshop is divided into two sessions, one in the […]

December 28, 2015

Beautiful Handicrafts of Tohoku, Japan

– Intricately woven baskets, hand-made ceramics, printed textiles: these are a few of the many handicrafts that you may expect to see on display in this exquisite collection. Starting June 16, the Ayala Museum will be housing the Beautiful Handicrafts of Tohoku, Japan exhibit at the Ground Floor Gallery of the Ayala Museum in commemoration of the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami. The Japan Foundation Manila along with Ayala Museum and JT International (Philippines) Inc. will be ushering in Eastern treasures in the form of handcrafted art from the Land of the Rising Sun. Around 70 different works of art that embodies the artistic philosophy of those from Aomori, […]

December 28, 2015

5th Annual SNUPS Awards 2015: Witnessing the Splendour of our Oceans

Philippine Primer gets an exclusive chance to witness the beauty of our deep blue sea! . SNUPS Awards Night Marine photography enthusiasts and contestants gathered on the evening of May 27 at the Glorietta 5 Atrium, in Makati to attend the 5th Annual Splash-NUDI Underwater Photo Shootout (SNUPS) Awards 2015 to celebrate this. It was a spectacular night as people felt and behold the underwater-like ambience of the event. Through a splendid gallery of photographs taken under the deep blue sea, the magnificence of the aquatic life was seen. . SAMPLE SHOTS. Photographers display their works. . SNUPS is an annual underwater photo and video competition that took place in […]

December 28, 2015

SM Advantage Card 2-HOUR Special: Additional 10% OFF on May 29

Be the first in line when SM opens its doors for the opening of the 3-DAY SALE up to 70% Discount at SM Makati, SM Cubao, SM Harrison and SM Quiapo branches from May 29 to May 31! – Photo from SM Advantage Card – However, on May 29, 2015, Friday, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 NN, shop and present your SM Advantage, SM Prestige or BDO Rewards card at the time of your payment, and get ADDITIONAL 10% OFF on selected products! Here are the following participating merchants of the 2-HOUR SPECIAL: 1. THE SM STORE (department store) 2. Uniqlo (apparel) 3. Kultura Filipino (handicraft) 4. Forever 21 (apparel) […]

February 28, 2017

ANNOUNCEMENT: Philippine Primer Office is Closed on May 29-31, 2015

Please be informed that Philippine Primer office will be closed on Friday, May 29,2015, due to company outing. Our office will be back to its normal operation on Monday, June 1. Your understanding is greatly appreciated. Thank you! –

December 28, 2015

JAL Bonus Miles Campaign: New JMB Customers First Flight Bonus Mileage Promo

For new and first time members of Japan Airlines Mileage Bank (JMB), especially those who are living in Jakarta, Hanoi and Manila, YOU have the opportunity to receive bonus miles from JAL when you fly on selected routes with selected fares during March 9, 2015 (Mon) to July 31, 2015 (Fri). – (Screen grabbed from JAL) – So what are the selected routes and fares? All routes of JAL Flight Jakarta / Hanoi / Manila – Tokyo (Narita), including the Hanoi – Tokyo (Narita) code-share flights with JAL flight number (JL5000 / JL5001) are eligible to participate. Ho Chi Minh City – Tokyo (Narita and Haneda) flights, however, are not eligible. […]

December 28, 2015

go-en’s 3rd Anniversary Matsuri: Totally Sugoi!

Go-en celebrated their 3rd year with kendama, karaoke, kimonos and, of course, ramen – 50% off ramen! – HIGH AND MIGHTY. An authentric Kodomo no Hi suit of armor displayed in the window together with other Japanese pride, welcomes the customers during the special occasion. – It was two days of superb and non-stop contests, celebration, and dining as Go-en commemorated their 2015 anniversary on May 9 and 10 at go-en The Japanese Ramen Shoppe in Quezon City. The festivity had different awesome games and activities and offered their best-selling ramen at 50% off. – GOENKENDAMA. Nothing beats kendama while listening to J-Rock music. – The event had Japanese games […]

December 28, 2015

Art BGC The One Festival: First Mural Viewing Party is Colossal!

FAILE paints the One Global Place Open Lot. It was Saturday, May 23, 2015, and the festival has indeed begun. – FAILE and their mural – International artist FAILE started working on their contribution to the first-ever mural-centric arts festival. Located on the 5th and 26th streets at Bonifacio Global City, the wall of the 28-storey One Global Building served as the blank canvass for their unique art. Many people visited the site to witness the making of the mural first-hand. It was definitely more than that, though – it was a party. There were food carts and food stalls on the venue serving snacks, drinks, and cocktails to the […]

December 28, 2015

Game On: Taking Comedy to the Next Level

Spontaneous, impromptu, and outrageously funny – This is Improv. The night of May 21, 2015 was a night brimming with bursts of laughs and giggles as Silly People’s Improv Theater (SPIT) and Switch Improv with special guest stars Phil and James Younghusband amused everyone at Game On held at Puñta Manila. The event was the kickoff of their fundraising series for the Manila Improv Festival 2015 that will happen this whole month of July. – FOR LETTER E, EMOTIONS! SPIT performs a song drawn from the audience’s ideas of things people play. – The show started at 9PM with SPIT welcoming everyone with a hilarious song number featuring things that night’s […]

June 10, 2024

Five (5) Yummy Beauty Solutions for Your Skin

Caring for oneself is of great importance to women. They, or we, work hard to look fresh and polished all the time While most of us rely on highly-rated and/or trusted products for our skin and hair, there are a number of yummy alternatives that we can do right at the comfort of our homes. Today, we will present to you five recipes for your skin and hair. Yes, you read that right! These are all affordable, natural do-it-yourself (DYI) ways to pamper yourself. Strawberry Face Mask for Oily Skin . Photo by trombone65 (PhotoArtLaatzen) via Flickr . Apparently, that basket of fresh strawberries from Baguio has other uses […]

December 28, 2015

Teach What You Know: A Productive Summer Crafternoon

Productive, informative, and most importantly, fun! Teach What You Know: A Summer Crafternoon met all our expectations and even exceeded some! . . . Last Saturday (May 16, 2015), Philippine Primer went to the Philexcel Arts Center in Clarkfield, Pampanga to be part of an awesome crafternoon. A crafternoon, according to the organizers is “an afternoon devoted to the joys of crafting”. Quite accurate, as the afternoon wasn’t just about learning the basics of different crafts, but also about the joy you can feel from making art. The turnout wasn’t too big, with only a little over twenty people at the event, but this actually worked to the participants’ advantage. […]

December 28, 2015

MTV Music Evolution Manila 2015: Hip-hop’s Finest Night

It was an event never before seen on Philippine shores. . “THIS IS HISTORY IN THE MAKING!” The artists went onstage to thank the thousand of hip-hop fans for coming. (Photo by Carla Barretto for MTV) . Last Sunday night, May 17, 2015, foreign and local hip-hop acts gathered at the Quirino Grandstand for the first-ever MTV Music Evolution in Asia. Music royalty Naughty By Nature, DJ Cash, and YG graced fans with their internationally renowned hits. Pinoy pride Apl.de.ap, Gloc-9, and Abra showcased hit after hit after hit, much to the delight of thousands and thousands of fans present there last night. Present that night were MTV Asia VJs Hanli Hoefer […]

May 19, 2015

Color Manila Nite Run: Painting the Town Neon

During the Black Light Edition of this infamous night fun run, Philippine Primer measured just how far we can glow. . THOUSANDS OF PARTICIPANTS glowed neon at the event that night. . After the successful Watsons Color Manila Challenge, we definitely wanted more. And apparently, so did thousands of excited participants in their dri-fit shirts, headlamps and rubber shoes as we all flocked to Filinvest City, Alabang last May 16, 2015 for Color Manila Nite Run: Black Light Edition. . NEON COLORS EVERYWHERE. Dance and music kicked off the fun run. . The fun run was not a timed event, so there were a lot of participants who opted to walk […]

December 28, 2015

Slidefest Philippines: Eat. Slip. Slide. Repeat!

Slidefest brought 1,000 ft of happiness down south over the weekend! . NO BEACH? NO PROBLEM! Slidefest Philippines thought of cooling down the summer in the city. . Slidefest Philippines in Filinvest is the second slip-and-slide water event this summer and it proved to be the best. The event was held at Pacific Rim Street, Filinvest near Palms Resort on May 16 and 17, 2015. Around 6,000 sliders attended the festival! The moment you enter the venue, the fun instantly starts. Both sides of the street that lead to the slide’s entrance were filled with food trucks, food stalls, and booths set up by the event’s sponsors. . . FUN […]

December 29, 2015

Manila Urban Design Festival: Let Go, Notice More, Use Everything

Philippine Primer took part of the Curiosity Design Research during #MNLUrbanDesign’s Day 1 Festival. FUNNY AND INFORMATIVE. Gabe Mercado explains the proper attitude during an urban crisis in an entertaining way. . An all-captivated crowd gathered for the most engaging urban designing workshop with Curiosity, a Manila-based design research agency on Saturday afternoon of May 16, 2015 during the Maynila Urban Design Week Festival held at 115 Maginhawa Street, Quezon City. The event was filled with fun and enthusiasm as they paused, reflected, and discussed on how to get rid of pollution, traffic, and congestion in Manila, and how to move forward towards and inclusive and sustainable urban future. It was […]

May 15, 2015

Ayala Museum’s OpenSpace: Voltes V and the Martial Law Art-ified

Philippine Primer got the chance to volt in with Toym Imao as the Ayala Museum launched its newest exhibition area. – A CAROZZA-LIKE INSTALLMENT, Last, Lost, Lust for Four Forgotten Episodes, stands tall in all its 13-foot glory at OpenSpace. Photo courtesy of the Ayala Museum – On May 14, 2015, the Ayala Museum launched its new outdoor exhibition area, OpenSpace at the Ayala Museum Plaza. It aims to bring art beyond the walls of its galleries and out to the public eye. “[It is] a public site for dialogue and interaction with contemporary art and artists,” described Ayala Museum Senior Curator Ditas Samson during the launch. – MARCOS’ HALF […]

December 28, 2015

OUDON: 50% OFF Lunch Menu

The popular, authentic noodle store Oudon opened last March. – Zaru Oudon with Small Tori Gomoku Gohan（P320） – Oudon with Small Tori Gomoku Gohan（P320） – The store exudes a spacious and pleasantJapanese-style rooms. When you enter the store, you will hear the soothing music of the shamisen. – Oudon exudes calm atmosphere. – The store can seat 74 people, with 3 private rooms (6 seats in one private room). By removing the partitions of private rooms, you can make a reservation for a large number of people (up to 22 people). Also, the store can be used for business meetings, banquets or the like. – Oudon’s exterior – If you […]

December 28, 2015

C’ Italian Dining Salcedo: Buy 1 Entrée Get 1 Panizza Limited Promo with VISA Card Holders

Hey there, VISA Credit Card Holders! C’ Italian Dining, the home of THE original panizza, has some great news for you! Starting May 16, 2015, when you order one (1) entrée from the menu and use your VISA card, you are entitled for one (1) regular size panizza for FREE! Isn’t that great? – One of their best-sellers, Angelico (Solo P300, La Famiglia P560) Topping: chorizo, salami, bacon, mushrooms – For those of you who do not know, a panizza is a panini and pizza combined. Originally from C’ Itailan Dining in Pampanga, this one-of-a-kind dish is presented into thin strips of dough pizza, topped with alfalfa and arugula sprouts, […]

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