Headlining this exciting issue, Anne is shown basking the beauty of Mother Nature alongside her leading men, Gerald Anderson and Sam Milby, in the stunning island of Coron, Palawan. She details how she is preparing for her latest role in a series that’s set to be primetime’s newest gem, sharing what it’s like to be part of such a grand production. With Anne on the cover, Metro ushers in a fresh array of Sping/Summer looks, giving readers the lowdown on the hottest looks this season—taking runway inspirations to daily life.
Anne Curtis Rides The Waves For The Metro Magazine's Fashion Issue
United States Underlines Strong Support For Typhoon Survivors In The Philippines
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United States Representative Ed Royce (2nd from right), World Food Programme (WFP) Philippines Representative and Country Director Praveen Agrawal (leftmost) and Department of Social Welfare and Development Regional Director Nestor Ramos (2nd from left in red vest) assist in the food distributions to households affected by Typhoon Yolanda at Barangay San Jose, Palo, Leyte.
Eight United States (US) Representatives headed by Congressman Ed Royce, together with US Ambassador to the Philippines Philip Goldberg, visited Typhoon Yolanda-affected communities in Leyte last 21 February 2014.
HEALTHY LYF: A safer way to get stem cells
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While these cells are available from umbilical cord blood and animals, the problem presented by introducing tissue from another person or an animal remains the same: the risk of tissue rejection poses its own set of health risks and makes regenerative therapy expensive.
REEL DEAL: "Mr. Peabody and Sherman" Director Rob Minkoff Salutes Pinoy Animators

Watch more of the director’s interviews here: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/video/global-filipino/02/25/14/mr-peabody-and-sherman-director-salutes-pinoy-animators and at http://www.balitangamerica.tv/.
SMDC’s Grace Residences: a gift of serenity

Ajinomoto® Umami Culinary Challenge Congratulates The Winning Teams

Distinguished judges during the event included culinary experts Chef Bruce Lim, Chef Dino Datu, Chef Sau del Rosario, Chef Rosebud Benitez and nutrition experts Dr. Veritas Luna, Dr. Zenaida Narciso and Ms. Joan Sumpio to name a few. There were four (4) competition categories that included the Best Filipino Umami Dish, Umami Bento Meal, My Eat Well, Live Well® Plate and My Own Umami Creation.
UNO Magazine puts Dawn Jimenez on the cover

Or, because you know where to find her, you'd try to catch her again in her break-out role during THE climactic scene in On The Job, a movie about prisoners exiting prison to become hired hit men for corrupt government officials. Dawn surprised everyone as she took everything off for her wild love scene with Gerald Anderson, whose character didn't get any action for several months. Everything. She didn't even leave the cover on.
Her willingness to be daring however paid off, as Dawn scored her first cover for UNO and an upcoming role in the ABS-CBN afternoon teleserye Moon of Desire.
Starting up a Business? Here are 5 essential tips!

For 7 years, The Generics Pharmacy has been established as one of the trusted and successful brands in the Philippine pharmaceutical industry. From its humble beginnings as a small pharmaceutical company, The Generics Pharmacy focused on generic medicines offering Filipinos an affordable alternative to branded medicines that brought it to its present stature of being one of the well-known companies today.
REEL DEAL: Monster Comedy "A Little Bit Zombie" In Cinemas February 26

"A Little Bit Zombie” had recently been awarded as Best Feature Film in several film festivals in the U.S., Brazil and Canada. The movie’s misadventures start when Steve (Turner), a mild mannered HR manager becomes infected with a zombie virus at his bachelor party. Unknown to Steve, his infection came from the farther part of the secluded forest where he’s celebrating and where undead exterminator “Shotgun” Max (McHattie) and his bookish assistant, Penelope, are snuffing out a zombie outbreak at the same time. Max relishes killing zombies, as Penelope squeamishly uses the ancient Orb of Conthulezbarr, a crystal sphere filled with blue energy, to locate the undead. During the battle, a mosquito bites one of the zombies and becomes infected. It escapes the bloodbath and flies out onto the open road where … splat … it is crushed on Steve’s car windshield.
Jazz Artists Mount "Heal Our Land" As A Gift Of Love

The 2-leg event was aptly entitled “Heal Our Land”, and was composed of the “ABS-CBN Jazz Gala Night” and “California Smooth Jazz”. It featured favorites from the jazz scene such as pianist David Benoit and singers David Pack and Kevyn Lettau, with keyboardist Brian Simpson, American saxophonist and singer Jessy J, percussionist Richie “Gajate” Garcia, and guitarist-singers Ray Parker, Jr. and Jonathan Butler.
All systems go for the first Financial Fitness Run by CFA Society Philippines
Professional and amateur runners, and health and fitness buffs, will run together with the financial community to kick-off the first-ever Financial Fitness Run on Sunday, February 23 at Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.
Organized by CFA Society Philippines, a non-profit professional membership organization of finance and investment practitioners, the sporting event will see the half-marathon commence at 4:30AM for the 21K race; 5:30AM for the 10K race; 5:50AM for the 5K race; and 6:00AM for the 3K race. Over 4,000 are expected to take part across the fun run’s four race categories.
REEL DEAL: A Penny For Your Thoughts In "Mr. Peabody & Sherman" 3D

Mr. Peabody, the world’s most accomplished dog is parent to Sherman who uses his most ingenious invention, the WABAC machine, to hurtle back in time to experience world-changing events first-hand. But when Sherman breaks the rules of time travel along with his friend Penny (Ariel Winter), our two heroes find themselves in a race to repair history – and save the future.
Share your pizza stories with California Pizza Kitchen
Starting February 24, upload your pizza story snapshot or short video to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or YouTube. Add the hashtags #MyPizzaStory, #EveryPizzaTellsAStory and #CPKPhilippines. To get a free treat from your friends at CPK, like CPKPhilippines on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and share the link of your pizza story to mypizzastory@cpk.com.ph with your full name, mobile number, date of birth and your favorite CPK location.
Solaire Will Be Macklemore and Ryan Lewis' Home At Manila Concert

Solaire is the OFFICIAL RESIDENCE of Grammy 2014 Best New Artist Macklemore and Ryan Lewis!
Follow Solaire on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@SolaireResort)
For updates on how to WIN concert invites. #SolaireMoment
REEL DEAL: "Manny The Movie" To Premiere At SXSW Film Festival IN Texas

The festival which runs from March 7 to 15 will mark the global debut of the highly anticipated documentary movie of the celebrated Filipino sports icon.
Narrated by Academy Award nominee Liam Neeson, “MANNY” chronicles the untold story of Manny Pacquiao-- from his impoverished childhood years in war-torn Mindanao, his struggle to survive in Manila by working in construction sites and warehouses after running away from home at the age of 14-- to his dramatic rise as a ten-time boxing world champion.
As the first boxing congressman in history, his Cinderella-man story has awed and inspired countless fans from all walks of life; and his continuing saga adds only to the checkered and amusing story of this remarkable global superstar.
Allphones Joins Panagbenga 2014 With A Sweet Deal: Affordable Unlimited Postpaid Line For Only P599 a Month

“As a company, we have great respect and appreciation for the history, traditions, and values that the Panagbenga Festival celebrates. A reverence for beauty, a respect for nature, hard work, industry, a sense of play, and joyful hope—all of these take center stage every Panagbenga season and we, as a company, have similar values.
King Bee Chinese Food Opens at Fisher Mall

The King Bee Chinese Food Restaurant in Fisher Mall is the newest branch to open in a mall and it is located at the Upper Ground Floor. This is another addition to the growing number of branches of King Bee that serves authentic Chinese cuisines to their patrons and of course to their potential customers. The restaurant can easily be seen with its life size King Bee statue that welcomes guests and food lovers.
REEL DEAL: Award-Winning Actor Geoffrey Rush And Emily Watson In "The Book Thief"

But as her foster father, Hans Hubermann, helps her read the pages of the books she’s so keen to take, and when she finds a friend in the Hubermann’s new basement-dwelling houseguest, Max, life begins to change for Liesel. Even in the darkest of times, the Book Thief learns the power of words, and how they can change the world.
ART IS A BANG: Auditions For Pinocchio Set On March 1

Auditions are open to boys and girls 10 to 15 years of age .Girls must be willing to play a boy. Boys older than 15 should be less then 5 ft.. Those who audition should be able to sing in a high or tenor voice, to move well and be able to take choreography, and to speak good English.
RYTA is specially searching for home schooled children who can perform on weekdays. Because of the number of performances, the role of Pinocchio will be alternately played by at least five actors.
Auditioners should fill out an application form available either at the REP office or on line and learn the audition song before the auditions. Lyrics and music can be picked up at the rep office (please bring a flash drive) or can be emailed. Contact Oliver Usison at 8433570 550882 0r olison14@yahoo.com.
REEL DEAL: YouTube Group Phenomenon Radio Silence Reel It Real Time In "Devil's Due"

Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett, Justin Martinez and Chad Villella grew from the ashes of the former group known as Chad, Matt & Rob, three friends who had an idea, a camera, some technical expertise – much of it gleaned from YouTube tutorials –and got to work. Their breakout was Alien Roommate Prank Goes Bad, a found-footage style short they posted in February 2008; as of today, it’s been viewed more than 32 million times.
MMK Pocketbooks Now Available In Bookstores And Newstands
Two stories will be hitting bookstores and newsstands to kick things off—“Popcorn” and “Fishball” by favorite “komiks” writer and editor KC Cordero.
“Popcorn” details different kinds of love—the love of a boy named Earl for a girl named Maya who has overcome obstacles, the love of Maya as a daughter for her mother Aling Clara, and the love of a mother that asks for nothing except the well-being of her children.
XSTIG: How many ways can you say Happy Heart’s Day?
It’s that time of year when everything is filled with heart shaped candy, flowers, and dinners at fancy places are getting fully booked. Everyone has already geared up to celebrate Valentine’s Day. So, whether you’re in a romantic relationship or not, there are still ways to celebrate the “most romantic holiday”.
Expressing your love becomes much easier with the advent of new technology. Now, people are on the hunt to find better and more creative ways to get their message across.
MUSIC LYF: Luigi D'Avola Launches His Debut Album
Managed and produced by Mecca Music by Champ Lui Pio (former vocalist of the band HALE) who manages Somedaydream, and both have strong market for teens and college students. Luigi is on the track of making his own mark in the industry as newcomer with a niche OPM.
Education officials prepare for Senior High School implementation

“As we approach 2016 we need to make sure that everyone in DepEd is on the same page,” Rizalino Rivera, Undersecretary for Regional Operations said, adding that while DepEd field offices have already been preparing since last year, it was necessary to share ideas and best practices.
ETC Premiers Teen Drama Star-Crossed This February 21

Featuring young stars Matt Lanter (90210), Aimee Teegarden (Friday Night Lights) and Grey Damon (Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters), Star-Crossed looks at a relationship caught between two worlds, torn between two feuding sides.
After an alien spacecraft crash-lands in her small town, a 6-year old Emery Whitehill has an encounter with Roman, a 6-year old Atrian boy. Ten years later, Emery (Aimee Teegarden) and Roman (Matt Lanter) are reunited as the first group of Atrian teens enrolls in a human high school with the goal of testing the feasibility of human/alien integration.
Anne Curtis Talks About Turning Points In Jeepney TV's BTS Special "Annestoppable"

Anne is featured as Jeepney TV’s icon of the month for February. With Jeepney TV’s newest offering, BTS, which can stand for many things such as “Behind the Scenes”, “Beyond the Stardom”, “By the Set”, “Born to Sing”, and much more, viewers can get closer to the channel’s icon of the month by learning about their stories and following them as they go through their daily routine, delivering footage of what they do on and off-screen as never seen before.
Everywhere 3M, Everyday 3M

Imagine a world without 3M. Can you? More than one may realize, 3M’s products have been built-in to our lives making it better and easier.
Building a Nation of Champions One Sport at a Time; MILO opens 2014 Summer Sports Clinics

Love is in the Air at the Nuvali Night Sky Cinema

Yearly, lovers of all ages and families with their kids flock to The Fields at Nuvali for a different post Valentine celebration treat that is truly memorable and definitely magical. On February 22, the Nuvali Night Sky Cinema is set to capture the hearts of many where guests can enjoy foreign romance movies bringing nostalgia and reminiscent of the good-old-sweet moments.
Nuvali’s Night Sky Cinema will be showing 3 of the most unforgettable movies that made everybody cry, smile, and fall in love many times; You’ve Got Mail, Eat.Pray.Love, and About Time. This year’s roster of movies in the Nuvali Night Sky Cinema is a must-see, from Nora Ephron’s You’ve Got Mail, released in 1998 starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, is about how love could happen over the internet. Open to couples or those going solo, everyone can enjoy Julia Roberts’ Eat.Pray Love. whose story is finding oneself to a life changing journey. Last on the list that will touch everybody’s hearts is About Time, a 2013 film that stars Rachel McAdams and Domhnall Gleeson, revolving around time traveling and a young man’s persistence to change his past. Together with Sky Cable, Nuvali gives the most romantic Valentine’s Day yet through the well-picked movies to be shown.
REEL DEAL" Max Charles Voices Adopted Human In Dreamworks " Mr. Peabody and Sherman"

“Mr. Peabody & Sherman” is an adventure-comedy featuring science fiction, time travel, outlandish characters and clever dialogue, all of which are bound together by the unexpected relationship between the titular heroes – a dog and his boy.
REEL DEAL: The Book Thief REVIEW

Sophie Nélisse plays Liesel, a girl sent to live with her foster parents in a German town is longing for her family and is adjusting to her new family which is never the ideal parents. Her curiosity led her interest in learning and reading books.
In today's time of electronic book and fast information, the value of book and education was given a whole new inspiration that young people must learn to appreciate. There is also some history along the way by being a part of the Nazi revolution.
REEL DEAL: Unfriend Highlights Same Sex Love and the Power of Social Media

Angel Aquino Opens Up About Turning Forty In Working Mom Magazine

In the magazine’s cover story “Independent Woman,” Angel shares the details of life as a teen mom, the annulment of her marriage and other significant experiences—standing testament to the idea that it is undeniably important to love yourself. She also goes into how her love for her mother helped her on her path to success, saying, “I wouldn’t have become who I am today without Nanay. She’s always been my big angel.”
Working Mom this month also sets the stage for romance this Valentine’s Season with feel-sexy tips to boost moods and energy, with ways to switch things up with sexy sleepwear.
AIG bullish on construction opportunities in the Philippines

Based on the 2014 Philippine Report, the construction sector is one of the fastest growing industries in the country, with a 32.5% growth in the first quarter of 2013 and double-digit growth in successive quarters.
AIG’s international and regional construction experts spoke to members of the local construction and insurance industry at a half day forum in Makati City to showcase the company’s full spectrum of construction industry products and services.
REEL DEAL: Getting Married And Being A Zombie - Keeping It Togeher In "A Little Bit of Zombie"

“A Little Bit of Zombie” follows the adventures of Steve, a mild-mannered HR manager (Kristopher Turner) who becomes infected with a virus during a weekend get-away with his sister, Sarah (Kristen Hager) his best friend, Craig (Shawn Roberts), and his fiancé, Tina (Crystal Lowe). While he attempts to fulfill his overwhelming desire for brains he must elude Max (Stephen McHattie), the obsessed zombie hunter hot on his trail, and avoid the wrath of his bridezilla-to-be. He tries to keep it together but his fiancée will do anything to make sure the wedding takes place, even when her husband-to-be is a little bit zombie.
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