"Black Christmas," "Sonic The Hedgehog," "Trolls World Tour" Reveal New Posters

United International Pictures has just revealed the new posters for three of its highly anticipated films of the season -- the the horror thriller Black Christmas produced by Blumhouse, the adventure comedy Sonic The Hedgehog based on the popular Sega videogame, and Trolls World Tour, and the animated musical adventure Trolls World Tour, all-star sequel to the 2016 musical hit. 

Check out the one-sheet artworls below and watch Black Christmas in Philippine cinemas on December 11, followed by Sonic The Hedgehog on February 2020 and Trolls World Tour in May 2020.

The three films are distributed in the Philippines by United International Pictures through Columbia Pictures.  Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/uipmoviesph/; Twitter at https://twitter.com/uipmoviesph  and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/uipmoviesph/  

Be the First to Watch! "Jumanji: The Next Level" Arrives in PH Cinemas Dec 4

December is going to be truly next level when the latest installment of the Jumanji action-adventure franchise hits the big screen on December 4 in the Philippines.

Jumanji: The Next Level reunites the four teenagers who survived the trials of Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle as they return home to Brantford, New Hampshire from their respective colleges for the holiday break. Now college students, they’re trying to navigate the next level in their individual lives. After Spencer is compelled to go back into the game, Martha, Fridge and Bethany must team up and re-enter the world of Jumanji on a daring rescue mission to bring Spencer home.

Read Between the Lies in the Suspense Thriller "The Good Liar"

Legendary actors Helen Mirren (Oscar winner, “The Queen”) and Ian McKellen (two-time Oscar nominee, “Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring,” “Gods and Monsters”) star together on screen for the first time in  New Line Cinema’s suspenseful drama “The Good Liar” about the secrets people keep and the lies they live.

In the film, consummate con man Roy Courtnay (McKellen) has set his sights on his latest mark: the recently widowed Betty McLeish (Mirren), worth millions.  And Roy means to take it all.

Pinoy talent shines in Sweeney Todd’s 40th anniversary run in Singapore

After a successful run in the Philippines, the Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group’s staging of Stephen Sondheim’s musical thriller Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is making its way to the Lion City at the Sands Theater, Marina Bay Sands.

Tony and Olivier Award-winning actress Lea Salonga (Miss Saigon) returns to Singapore to star in this tasty, thrilling, theatrical treat. The Broadway star transforms as she sinks her teeth into the meaty role of Mrs. Lovett with OPM legend and veteran stage actor, Jett Pangan, playing the title role of the barber, Sweeney Todd.

Gerald Santos headlines UNLIMITED, A CONCERT FOR A CAUSE

International stage actor and Pinoy Pride bearer Gerald Santos headlines in one of the biggest concerts for this year, UNLIMITED, A CONCERT FOR A CAUSE, which is slated on December 13, 2019, 8PM at the Newport Performing Arts Theater.  

An initial concert offering of LE’ POSH Entertainment Production, this concert endeavor is a coming together of world class Filipino artists who all have a soft spot for the plight and welfare of our OFWs and their loved ones.

Santos avers, “I was an OFW myself. Being in UK for 2 years as part of the Miss Saigon UK Tour stint made me realize how our kababayans, the feelings and sentiments of the many OFWs I had the opportunity to intermingle with. I know how difficult it is to be away from your family and with this concert, it is my prayer that it  brings cheers to the OFWs who are home during the holiday season and their families who will join and watch it.” 

Emilia Clarke Displays Singing Prowess in "Last Christmas"

She recently wrapped the final season of the HBO award-winning series Game of Thrones where she played the lead role of Daenerys Targaryen, the Mother of Dragons.  Now, Emilia Clarke lights up the screen as the aspiring singer Kate, in Universal Pictures’ new romantic comedy Last Christmas.

In Last Christmas, Kate (Clarke) harrumphs around London, a bundle of bad decisions accompanied by the jangle of bells on her shoes, another irritating consequence from her job as an elf in a year-round Christmas shop. Tom (Henry Golding) seems too good to be true when he walks into her life and starts to see through so many of Kate’s barriers. As London transforms into the most wonderful time of the year, nothing should work for these two. But sometimes, you gotta let the snow fall where it may, you gotta listen to your heart … and you gotta have faith.

The Debut of the Greenhills Laser Light Symphony

It’s going to be an exciting holiday season as Greenhills launches its first Laser Light Symphony that is sure to keep everybody entertained.

The first of its kind in the Philippines, this brilliant show features two expert laser dancers showcasing their talents with the play of laser lights – a delightfully entertaining and colorful show that will appeal to all. Staged in collaboration with Smart, the laser show will run every half hour from 6 to 10 pm from November 15 through January 5, 2020 at the G-Strip Parking area,  bringing an element of fun and surprise to the holiday festivities. Best of all, this laser show is free. Watch the inaugural show on November 15 and be amazed at the amazing fireworks that will signal the start of the Christmas festivities. 

TFC’s ‘Namamasko Po Year 3’ highlights on OFs’ inspiring stories

Moira dela Torre, Klarisse de Guzman, Erik Santos, Jason Dy, Jugs Jugueta and Teddy Corpuz set to serenade the Kapamilyas abroad starting November 29, streaming live via TFC’s official Facebook page

Christmas has always been an important celebration for Filipinos, that even if they are away from home, they make sure that their love and presence are still felt by everyone in the family.

For two years now, TFC in partnership with Remitly, has been bringing to the Filipinos abroad a taste of Filipino Christmas through the virtual Christmas caroling “Namamasko Po”, but this year, it will not be just a simple Christmas caroling from some of the finest ABS-CBN music artists.

Henry Cavil, Geralt In Netflix's The Witcher, Is Coming To The Philippines On December 12

The White Wolf Cometh.

Netflix today announced that Henry Cavill, who stars as Geralt of Rivia in the upcoming Netflix Original Series THE WITCHER, is coming to the Philippines in December. Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, the series’ showrunner, will join Henry to celebrate the launch of this epic adventure.

Fans can see Henry Cavill at #TheWitcherInManila event on December 12, 2019, 5 pm* onwards at Ayala Malls Manila Bay, Activity Center, D. Macapagal Blvd corner Asean Ave., Aseana City, Parañaque City. Access to the event is on a first come, first served basis with limited space available. Fans can also immerse in the world of The Witcher with a special photo zone, open everyday from 11 am to 9 pm, from December 10 to 13. Early birds at the venue on December 12 can also get exclusive swag from the show, and the opportunity to watch the first episode of The Witcher. 

Melanie C featuring Sink The Pink launches "High Heels" single + music video

Straight after Spice World, Melanie Chisholm (a.k.a. Mel C or Sporty Spice) embarked on a summer long tour of Pride events around the world, performing with London based collective Sink The Pink.

Continuing Spice World’s message of tolerance, inclusivity and equality, Mel C performed at Pride festivals in Brazil, Chile, USA, UK, Germany, Ireland, Sweden and Netherlands. During these performances, she debuted a new single created for the show which is now going to be released to the world. Get ready to go out, out and party with High Heels!

2020 Honda Pilipinas Dream Cup , in search for new breed of riders

Honda Philippines, Inc., the number one motorcycle manufacturer in the country, gears up anew for next year’s action-packed Honda Pilipinas Dream Cup (HPDC) as it announces the tryouts for the new breed of riders, happening on December 14 at the Clark International Speedway in Mabalacat, Pampanga.

The tryouts for the 2020 Honda Pilipinas Dream Cup call for young talents, ages 10-17 years old, to showcase their ability to compete in high-level road racing and get a chance to be a full-fledged Honda Racer for local and prestigious international motorcycle racing competitions.

During the tryouts, aspiring riders will use Honda’s one-make racing machine Honda CBR150R with MotoGP DNA, designed with precision for full-trail blazing and complete racing experience without the hassle of slowing down.

Resurgence Music Fest Slated On December 14 At Circuit Makati

Some of the best up and coming acts and established artists are coming together for the inaugural Resurgence Music Fest, a showcase of Filipino artists and music, on December 14, 6pm at the Circuit Concert Grounds in Makati.

Sponsored by Resurgent Corporation and Renegade Branding Concepts, the upcoming music fest gathers seven of the most talented and in-demand bands today namely Telegrama, Drive of Daydreams, Kithara, Tanya Markova, This Band, Juan Karlos and IV of Spades.

About The Bands

Kithara

Formed in 2008 as an independent band, they made their way to the mainstream scene with their first-ever written song, “To Move On” that became their key to be under the wing of Warner Music PH.

Epic Musical "Cats" Reveals Brand New Trailer

You’re invited to the most joyful event of the holiday season. Watch the brand new trailer for Universal Pictures’ epic musical Cats now.

In Philippine cinemas January 08, Cats is distributed in the Philippines by United International Pictures through Columbia Pictures.  Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/uipmoviesph/; Twitter at https://twitter.com/uipmoviesph  and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/uipmoviesph/. Use the hashtag #CatsMovie 

Skateboarder Margielyn Didal’s New Training Leading Up To 2019 SEA Games

Twenty-year-old professional skateboarder and newly announced Red Bull Athlete, Margielyn Didal, is ready for the 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games held in the Philippines this December.

To prepare for her upcoming competitions, Didal underwent months of therapy at Cardia Olympia coupled with an intense assessment last July at the Red Bull High Performance Training Center in Santa Monica, California to address lingering injuries.

“Last December 2014, I had a very severe ankle sprain that didn’t seem to get better,” reveals Didal. “Until recently, it affected my skating because I kept thinking it might happen again.”

Sunshine Cruz and Daughters Makes First Endorsement Together For EM-CORE DOTNET

Sunshine Cruz is getting more spotlight recently with the launch of her latest film The Heiress by Regal Entertainment. But she also has a new endorsement that also involves her daughters Angelina, Chesca, and Samantha as their first family endorsement together. 

They were chosen as the ambassadors of the direct-marketing brand EM-CORE DOTNET, which distributes beauty and health products like 24 Alkaline-C and 24 Alka-White. With the girls now grown up and in their teenage years, Sunshine feels that this is the best time to have an endorsement deal together with them.

Damaso Musical Brings Fiction and Together Showing Today's Truths

Despite not getting a slot for the 2019 Metro Manila Film Festival, the makers of the musical Damaso pushes through to share their story to the public as they opened on November 20.

The story of Damaso tells the story of Fernando Damaso who wants to write about the story that focuses on the fictional character of Padre Damaso, Crisostomo Ibarra, and Maria Clara from Noli Me Tangere. He wished to shed a new light and make it apt for the modern times.

Damaso prides itself with an ensemble cast of talented actors and singers that will bring to life the Noli characters along with the people in modern film production. This also gives a perspective of the ordeals of a filmmaker and the processes it goes through for its cast and the people behind the concept.

Directed by Joven Tan who also made last year's OTLUM, the fim is led by Vina Morales, Nyoy Volante, Marlo Mortel, Arnel Ignacio, Ejay Falcon, and Aiko Melendez. It also features Bidaman Grand Winner Jin Macapagal, Riva Quenery, Leo Martinez, Arnel Rivera, Irma Adlawan, Lou Veloso, Ketchup Eusebio, Luke Conde, Mon Confiado, Arlene Muhlach, at Allan Paule.

Spotify teams up with Jose Mari Chan and Tatak Pinoy All-Stars on First Asia-made Holiday Single

Tatak Pinoy All-Stars Line-Up includes Ben&Ben, December Avenue, I Belong to the Zoo, Jose Mari Chan, Julie Anne San Jose & Moira Dela Torre

What is Christmas in the Philippines without Jose Mari Chan’s beautiful holiday songs ringing throughout the nation? Today, Spotify has partnered with this legendary crooner and some of the hottest OPM artists to deliver an early gift under the tree; a fresh rendition of his 1990 classic “A Perfect Christmas”. Available exclusively to stream on Spotify, “A Perfect Christmas” sees Jose Mari Chan teaming up with Ben&Ben, December Avenue, I Belong to the Zoo, Julie Anne San Jose and Moira Dela Torre who each bring their own unique sound to the track. The Single will feature on Spotify’s Paskong Pinoy playlist.

Ariel Rivera’s “Sana Ngayong Pasko” featured in Dragonpay’s heartwarming Christmas short film

Christmas is all about reconnecting with the ones closest to your heart. In this season of love, Dragonpay, one of the leading alternative payment solutions providers in the Philippines, has teamed up with music artist Ariel Rivera to kick-off the Christmas season with a heart-wrenching short entitled “Sa Piling Mo” (In Your Arms).

“Sa Piling Mo” tells the story of a maid longing to reunite with her son this Christmas. Long-distance hinders, until one unexpected incident pulls them back together.

"The Good Liar" Sets First On-Screen Team-Up of Helen Mirren, Ian McKellen

Having seen Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen match wits on the Broadway stage some years ago director Bill Condon says, “I knew they were great sparring partners.”  Now, the iconic actors star together on screen for the first time in New Line Cinema’s suspenseful drama “The Good Liar” (in Philippine cinemas November 27).

"The Way Back" Trailer Reveals Inspiring Sports Tale Starring Ben Affleck

Academy Award-winner Ben Affleck (“Argo,” “The Accountant”) stars in Warner Bros. Pictures’ “The Way Back,” from director Gavin O’Connor (“The Accountant,” “Warrior”).  

Check out the film’s official trailer below and watch “The Way Back” in Philippine cinemas March 5, 2020.

Jack Cunningham (Affleck) once had a life filled with promise.  In high school, he was a basketball phenom with a full university scholarship, when suddenly, for reasons unknown, he walked away from the game, forfeiting his future.  Now years later, Jack is spiraling down, triggered by an unspeakable loss, and drowning in the alcoholism that cost him his marriage and any hope for a better life.  

When he is asked to coach the basketball team at his alma mater, which has fallen far since his glory days, he reluctantly accepts, surprising no one more than himself.  As the boys start to come together as a team and win, Jack may have finally found a reason to confront the demons that have derailed him.  But will it be enough to fill the void, heal the deep wounds of his past, and set him on the road to redemption?

As "Santa," Michelle Yeoh Reveals Funny Side in "Last Christmas"

Coming off the success of Crazy Rich Asians, legendary Asian superstar Michelle Yeoh stars as “Santa,” the wistful-yet-stern store-owner of Yuletide Wonderful where Emilia Clarke’s Kate works,  in Universal Pictures’ new romantic comedy Last Christmas.

In Last Christmas, Kate (Clarke) harrumphs around London, a bundle of bad decisions accompanied by the jangle of bells on her shoes, another irritating consequence from her job as an elf in a year-round Christmas shop. Tom (Henry Golding) seems too good to be true when he walks into her life and starts to see through so many of Kate’s barriers. As London transforms into the most wonderful time of the year, nothing should work for these two. But sometimes, you gotta let the snow fall where it may, you gotta listen to your heart … and you gotta have faith.

Horror Thrillers "The Grudge," "The Invisible Man" Scare With New Posters

Two of next year’s most highly anticipated horror thrillers have revealed their brand new posters -- Columbia Pictures’ “The Grudge” starring Andrea Riseborough and horror genre icon Lin Shaye; and Universal Pictures’ The Invisible Man starring Elisabeth Moss and Oliver Jackson-Cohen.

Check out the posters below and watch The Grudge in Philippine cinemas in January 2020, followed by The Invisible Man in February 2020.  They are distributed in the Philippines by United International Pictures and Columbia Pictures.  

About The Grudge

Producer Sam Raimi brings us a twisted new take of the horror classic -- the hardcore, new vision of The Grudge.

Trailer: https://youtu.be/LEuQM2hFw0s 

The Players Of “JUMANJI: THE NEXT LEVEL” Get Their Own Poster

Three weeks into the grand opening of Columbia Pictures’ action adventure Jumanji: The Next Level, the studio has unveiled the film’s main one-sheet and individual posters of its outrageously lovable characters -- Dr. Smolder Bravestone (Dwayne Johnson), Prof. Shelley Oberon (Jack Black), Franklin “Mouse” Finbar (Kevin Hart) and Ruby Roundhouse (Karen Gillan).

Check out the posters below and watch Jumanji: The Next Level in Philippine cinemas December 4. 

In Jumanji: The Next Level, the gang is back but the game has changed. As they return to Jumanji to rescue one of their own, they discover that nothing is as they expect. The players will have to brave parts unknown and unexplored, from the arid deserts to the snowy mountains, in order to escape the world’s most dangerous game.

Jack Daniel’s lights Holiday Barrel Tree in the Philippines for the third time

Jack Daniel's celebrates the Holidays by sharing the special Lynchburg tradition of putting JD Holiday Barrel Tree on key locations in cities and towns all over the globe.

The world’s number one whiskey brings Yuletide cheers in the Philippines with a tree lighting event happening on November 13, 2019 at C1 Park, 5th Avenue, High Street Central Square, Bonifacio Global City (BGC).

Sticking to the long-standing tradition of spreading festive warmth to family and friends across multiple generations, Jack Daniel’s has repurposed its own whiskey barrel to create a symbolic structure that champions the top whiskey brand’s sole message of “it’s not what’s under the tree that matters. It’s who’s around it.” 

Watch the trailer for MIKHAIL RED’S DEAD KIDS, a Netflix film launching on Dec. 1

A socially awkward teen bonds with a group of misfits who plot to take out the school's arrogant rich kid -- until their kidnapping scheme turns deadly. Based on true events. Dead Kids is directed by award-winning director, Mikhail Red, who is known for his internationally acclaimed films ‘Birdshot,’ and ‘Eerie,’ -- both of which are also streaming on Netflix.  

“I have always wanted to make a film about the complexities of my generation. I wanted to expose the entitlement and insecurities of a generation growing up in a country of extreme social disparity but cleverly package it as pop entertainment. For me, Dead Kids is a story of young lives running wild yet cut short with their potentials unfulfilled. It is a crime story in the age of social media and a bleak vision of the Filipino youth’s psyche. It is a commentary on the youth’s views on masculinity, morality, and vigilante justice paralleled with today’s political climate. It is both a coming-of-age story and a cautionary tale for the builders of our future,” said director Mikhail.

"Quantico's" Russell Tovey Unmasks the Pretender in "The Good Liar"

British actor Russel Tovey (The History Boys, TV’s Being Human, Quantico) stars as Helen Mirren’s character’s well-meaning but headstrong grandson, Stephen, in Warner Bros. Pictures’ new thriller, “The Good Liar” (in Philippine cinemas November 27).

In the film, career con man Roy Courtnay (Ian McKellen) sets his sights on his latest mark: recently widowed Betty McLeish (Helen Mirren), worth millions.  And he means to take it all.  But as the two draw closer, what should have been another simple swindle takes on the ultimate stakes. 

A Bigger & Better Christmas with LG & Netflix

With the goal of providing a Bigger & Better Christmas for all , LG combined Filipinos' love for the holidays with the brand's mission of always giving back to the community. In a media launch event recently held in One Canvas Events Place in Pasong Tamo, Makati, LG Philippines outlined the various initiatives they have lined up for the holiday season 

The first gift that LG has for the community comes in the form of its partnership with Netflix  During the event , Netflix unveiled the streaming service's holiday film headliner, Klaus. The trailer for the destined Christmas classic , together with its behind the scenes footage, were all screened with the use of LG's award - winning OLED TVs , the purchase of which comes with an accompanying gift of 6 months of Netflix.

Spotify’s annual Premium holiday offer is here!

Back once again by popular demand! It’s the holiday offer that will help you listen to music like “Christmas in our Hearts” and “Pasko na Sinta ko” and “All I Want for Christmas” ad-free: it’s the global Spotify Premium holiday offer.

Beginning today, Spotify is offering the first three months for just ₱149 to eligible free users who subscribe for Premium through select mobile operators via the Spotify website - https://www.spotify.com/my-en/premium/. Alternatively, get three months free if you subscribe directly with a credit card on the Spotify website. Both offers are only available to those who have not subscribed to Spotify Premium before.

FEU Wins Two Awards At The 2019 Golden Kubeta Awards

We might not give it much thought, but the importance of decent restrooms is a must to keep our country healthy and clean. For quite some time now, Maynilad has put up the Golden Kubeta Awards to recognize the places and institutions that have made this spaces clean, comfortable, and appealing.

For this year, they have narrowed down the finalists for the best kubeta in the country. Nominees are categorized into sectors representing both public and private institutions. And to get the pulse of the public, they have also opened  online voting to determine the people's choice.

Join Elsa and Anna’s adventures in Frozen II at SM Cinema’s IMAX and Director’s Club

After taking the world by storm in 2013, the sequel to Disney’s Frozen is finally here. The movie’s well-loved characters are back on the big screen as they take on a new adventure. This November, SM Cinema invites everyone to immerse into a one-of-a-kind Frozen II movie watching experience at IMAX and Director’s Club Cinema!

Frozen II brings more magic and adventure that will take us on a journey with Elsa and Anna as they try to uncover the buried truth behind Elsa’s past in order to discover the origins of her magical powers. Together with Kristoff, Olaf and Sven, the sisters will journey to a place far from Arendelle and Elsa’s powers will be tested to their limits. Along the way, she will discover the life she was meant to live but in doing so, risk losing everything, including herself.

Make the whole family’s Frozen II experience even more special by watching it in IMAX at SM Cinema and immerse yourself in the wondrous world of Arendelle. With IMAX’s extra large screen and its superior surround sound, moviegoers will be transported into the world of the movies. IMAX is available in the following locations: SM Aura Premier, SM City Cebu, SM City Clark, SM Lanang Premier, SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall. SM North EDSA, and SM Southmall.

Start Your Engine for the New Trailer of "Sonic The Hedgehog"

Gotta. Go. Fast! Check out the brand new trailer for Paramount Pictures’ adventure comedy Sonic The Hedgehog, in Philippine cinemas February 2020.

Based on the global blockbuster videogame franchise from Sega, Sonic the Hedgehog tells the story of the world’s speediest hedgehog as he embraces his new home on Earth. In this live-action adventure comedy, Sonic and his new best friend Tom (James Marsden) team up to defend the planet from the evil genius Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey) and his plans for world domination. The family-friendly film also stars Tika Sumpter and Ben Schwartz as the voice of Sonic.

Sonic the Hedgehog is distributed in the Philippines by United International Pictures through Columbia Pictures.  Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/uipmoviesph/; Twitter at https://twitter.com/uipmoviesph and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/uipmoviesph/.  Use the hashtag #SonicMovie 

You can now instantly transfer funds to more than 40 banks with your PayMaya account

Getting turned off by the hassles and extra transaction fees of moving money to another bank account? Did you wish you didn’t have to line up at a bank branch just to make a deposit? Now there’s no need to worry–you can now skip the line and send money the most convenient way with PayMaya’s Send Money to Bank feature powered by InstaPay!

That’s right, with your upgraded PayMaya account you can send money* to more than 40 local banks and financial institutions that can receive money via InstaPay. The best part is it’s absolutely instant and secure–helping account holders save time and effort whenever they need to send money to another person’s bank account.

"Fantasy Island" Trailer Warns of What You Wish For

Find out where fantasy ends. Watch the international trailer of the new horror thriller Fantasy Island now, only in Philippine cinemas 2020.

In Blumhouse’s new spin on Fantasy Island, the enigmatic Mr. Roarke makes the secret dreams of his lucky guests come true at a luxurious but remote tropical resort. But when the fantasies turn into nightmares, the guests have to solve the island’s mystery in order to escape with their lives.

Directed by Jeff Wadlow, Fantasy Island is written by Jeff Wadlow & Chris Roach & Jillian Jacobs and is produced by Jason Blum and Marc Toberoff.

Based upon the Television Series Created by Gene Levitt.

Fantasy Island stars Michael Peña, Maggie Q, Lucy Hale, Austin Stowell, Portia Doubleday, Jimmy O. Yang, Ryan Hansen and Michael Rooker.

World Vision and partners respond to emergency needs of quake survivors

Following three succeeding earthquakes that hit southern Mindanao last month, World Vision launched its relief operations to help the affected families of Kidapawan City, Makilala, and Tulunan in Northern Cotabato.

To complement the efforts of the local government, World Vision provided non-food items such as hygiene kits (bath and laundry soaps, toothbrushes and toothpastes, sanitary packs, nail cutter, undergarments and malong or tube skirt), jerry cans, mosquito net, mats, and blankets, and emergency shelter kits (tarp and rope) among others.

San Jose Del Monte City Celebrates A Bully-Free Christmas

Christmas is officially lit in the city of San Jose Del Monte with the Tree Lighting Ceremony led by Mayor Arthur Robes and Congresswoman Rida Robes. Held at the City Hall in barangay Poblacion I, the awaited event brings together local officials, indigenous communities, citizens, and visitors to probably the most vibrant tree lighting event in the province.

With a string of achievements made by the couple public servants, they do have reason to look forward to the holidays as thanksgiving for a fruitful year. Congresswoman Rida Robes expressed excitement for the coming days as they will also give back to their kababayans with gifts for around eight thousand residents.

McDonald’s rolls out SC and PWD hiring in more cities; inks partnership with Pasig City

McDonald’s, City of Pasig inks MOA From L-R (standing):
McDonald’s Philippines HR Consultant Izza Sagmit,
McDonald’s Philippines Senior Manager for Human Capital
Group Tess Jadolco-Domingo, Department Of Labor and
Employment - PAPAMAMARISAN Field Office Director
Atty. Mary Grace L. Riguer, Pasig City District 1 Councilor
Hon. Rhichie Gerard T. Brown, McDonald’s Philippines
Chief Happiness Officer Ronald McDonald, Pasig City
Vice Mayor Hon. Christian Bernardo, Pasig City District 2
Councilor Hon. Orlando Benito, Public Employment
Service Office OIC Manager Jelene Sison, McDonald’s
Philippines HR Manager for HR Consulting – North
Region Gigi Ramos From L-R (sitting): McDonald’s
Philippines President and CEO Kenneth Yang,
Pasig City Mayor Hon. Victor Ma. Regis Sotto

McDonald’s Philippines recently signed a memorandum of agreement with the Pasig City government, headed by Mayor Victor Ma. Regis “Vico” Sotto, to extend employment opportunities to Pasigeño senior citizens (SCs) and persons with disabilities (PWDs).

In its bid to further promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace, McDonald’s Philippines is committed in growing its alternative workforce by hiring at least two SCs and one PWD in 10 participating stores in the city.

The partnership will provide them the opportunity to earn while learning new skills, providing them the same world-class training which the company provides to all its directly hired employees.

Aside from the training program, approved by the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) of Pasig, and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), qualified applicants will be entitled to a regular employee’s compensation, benefits, and a life insurance policy to be secured by the company.

Best Holiday Promo Ever! Buy An Acer and Get a RealMe Phone!

Holiday deals is what makes consumers excited for their Christmas shopping for electronics especially laptops. With many waiting for their bonus and 13th month pay to purchase that laptop or gaming device as a reward for the hard work this year. Acer Philippines also made milestones for this year as being the leading brand in the country with their events and new product launches, and for this holiday season they want customers get the best deal for season.

Acer partners with smartphone brand RealMe and they are giving away FREE smartphones, yes you read that right, free realme phones for a purchase of qualified products from Acer or Predator Gaming.

Cebu Pacific is Jollibee Family Values Awards’ official airline and Special Citation for Environment partner

(From left) Cebu Pacific Corporate Social Responsibility Specialist
 Roxanne Gochuico and Director for Marketing Michelle Eve De Guzman,
sign the contract to be the official airline and special citation for
environment partner of the 9th Jollibee Family Values Awards,
together with Jollibee Philippines’ Assistant Vice President for
Brand Communications, PR and Digital Marketing Arline Adeva,
and Senior Brand PR and Communications Manager Dennis Reyes.
The Philippines’ leading carrier, Cebu Pacific, forged a strategic
partnership with the country’s leading fast-food chain, Jollibee,
as the Official Airline Partner and Co-Presenter of the Special
Citation for Environment of the 9th Jollibee Family Values Awards (JFVA).
The annual award pays tribute to exemplary Filipino families residing
in the Philippines and abroad who promote positive family values
through selflessly serving their fellowmen.

The Special Citation for Environment was given to the Sali family, for their innate and selfless love for the environment as manifested by their One Child One Tree movement.  The organization promotes environment preservation and a commitment to sustainable development through tree planting initiatives.

Under the auspices of the Fostering Education and Environment for Development (FEED), Inc., the Sali family has been actively supporting environmental projects in Hagonoy, Bulacan. Activities such as tree planting, mangrove reforestation efforts, as well as training modules and the sharing of technical expertise is made available to teachers, volunteers, and community residents. To date, FEED has seen the planting of 5,000 mangrove seedlings along the Tibaguin seashore while over 2,000 fruit-bearing and native trees have been planted in different elementary schools and forests in the province.

Sam Claflin, Noah Centineo Are No Saints in "Charlie's Angels"

Two of today’s most exciting actors, Sam Claflin (Me Before You, The Hunger Games) and Noah Centineo (Netflix’s To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before) join the brave, new trio of women investigators in Columbia Pictures’ new action-adventure Charlie’s Angels.

Director Elizabeth Banks takes the helm as the next generation of fearless Charlie’s Angels take flight. In Banks’ bold vision, Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, and Ella Balinska are working for the mysterious Charles Townsend, whose security and investigative agency has expanded internationally. With the world’s smartest, bravest, and most highly trained women all over the globe, there are now teams of Angels guided by multiple Bosleys taking on the toughest jobs everywhere.

Skip the holiday rush! 5 reasons why you should shop online this season

Christmas may still be a few months away, but there’s no doubt that the holiday season is officially upon us. Unless you've been pulling a Grinch, we're sure you can hear it in the blasting holiday playlists and see it in the welcoming, twinkling lights of your favorite shops by now.

As jolly and merry the holiday season in the country is, it is also—undeniably so—one of the most stressful. Road traffic gets heavier. After the painful hours of crawling commute, the same traffic moves inside the malls as hordes of people go about the task of completing their Christmas shopping lists.

A night of grooves and nonstop dance moves: 90’s Dance Concert: Panahon Ko ‘To:

Rewind the hands of time in a major #throwback concert to usher in the new year! 90’s Dance Concert: Panahon Ko ‘To, a night of grooves and nonstop dance moves, awaits you this January 31, 2020 at the ABS CBN Vertis Tent, Quezon City from 6 P.M. onwards. 

This Flashback Friday night is presented  by JS Management Co. and SOL Aces Unlimited Co. and directed by renowned dance choreographer, Miggy Tanchanco.

Panahon Ko ‘To is the Philippines’ first ever dance concert headlined by 3 of your favorite 90’s dance icons - Universal Motion Dancers/UMD (Wowie de Guzman, James Salas, Jim Salas, Gerry Oliva, Marco McKinley, and Norman Santos), Streetboys (Vhong Navarro, Danilo Barrios, Chris Cruz, and Nicko Manalo), and Manoeuvres (Joshua Zamora, Jason Zamora, Michael Flores, Jon Supan, Reden Cruz, Jhon Cruz, and Rene Sagaran).

Dressed To Thrill: New "Charlie's Angels" Beat Bad Guys in Style

From the beginning, it was important to director Elizabeth Banks to keep the new Charlie’s Angels grounded in reality. Sure they could beat up the bad guys, but really, given the right tools — brains or Krav Maga training or a rocket launcher — couldn’t any woman?

In Banks’ bold vision, Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, and Ella Balinska are working for the mysterious Charles Townsend, whose security and investigative agency has expanded internationally. With the world’s smartest, bravest, and most highly trained women all over the globe, there are now teams of Angels guided by multiple Bosleys taking on the toughest jobs everywhere.

Shopee holds its first ever big Christmas TV special starring some of GMA kapuso artists

Shopee will be holding its first-ever televised show, the 11.11 Big Christmas TV Special on November 10 at 10:30 PM, aired on GMA7 and Shopee Live. The star-studded show will feature performances by popular GMA stars, Alden Richards, Maine Mendoza, and Heart Evangelista, in an exciting live countdown to the finale of the Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale on 11 November. In addition, it will also include the premiere of the latest Shopee’s jingle, exclusively composed by Jose Mari Chan for this year’s festive season.

Globe, Hineleban Foundation bring attention to massive deforestation through Filipino folktale characters

Globe has reinforced its partnership with Hineleban Foundation to drive awareness on the importance of planting more endemic trees and protecting the forests in view of the estimated 47,000 hectares of forest cover that the Philippines loses annually due to the destructive effect of deforestation.

To engage the public—most especially the younger generation—and teach them about rainforestation, Globe introduced stylized Philippine folktale characters - the tikbalang, nuno sa punso, diwata, engkanto  and  engkantada, and the aguila.

Terrifying Tale of Obsession Unravels in "The Invisible Man" Trailer

What you can’t see can hurt you. Emmy winner Elisabeth Moss (Us, Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale) stars in The Invisible Man, a terrifying modern tale of obsession inspired by Universal’s classic monster character.

Check out the film’s official trailer below and watch The Invisible Man in Philippine cinemas this February 2020.

Morissette Joins a1’s Ben Adams on new Christmas Anthem

Nothing heralds iconic holiday tune more than having two established stars collaborate on one festive anthem. 

Ben Adams, the lead singer of chart-topping boyband a1 and now a prominent producer based in the UK, teams up with Filipina singer Morissette on “This Is Christmas,” a potentially timeless bop that will surely have a warm place in our hearts this Yuletide season. 

Released under Sony Music, the song was originally written for a Dutch artist, but the BRIT awardee and multi-platinum star changed his mind and took the material as part of his own. “I loved it so much I couldn't give it away,” states the British singer-songwriter and producer. “So I decided to take it back. Once I recorded the whole thing I was like, it sounds magical but I'm sure I can squeeze some more magic out of it - so I began searching for the best person to collaborate on it with me.” 

McDonald’s rolls out SC and PWD hiring in more cities; inks partnership with Pasig City

From L-R (sitting): McDonald’s Philippines President and
CEO Kenneth Yang, Pasig City Mayor Hon. Victor Ma. Regis Sotto

McDonald’s, City of Pasig inks MOA From L-R (standing): McDonald’s Philippines HR Consultant Izza Sagmit, McDonald’s Philippines Senior Manager for Human Capital Group Tess Jadolco-Domingo, Department Of Labor and Employment - PAPAMAMARISAN Field Office Director Atty. Mary Grace L. Riguer, Pasig City District 1 Councilor Hon. Rhichie Gerard T. Brown, McDonald’s Philippines Chief Happiness Officer Ronald McDonald, Pasig City Vice Mayor Hon. Christian Bernardo, Pasig City District 2 Councilor Hon. Orlando Benito, Public Employment Service Office OIC Manager Jelene Sison, McDonald’s Philippines HR Manager for HR Consulting – North Region Gigi Ramos

McDonald’s Philippines recently signed a memorandum of agreement with the Pasig City government, headed by Mayor Victor Ma. Regis “Vico” Sotto, to extend employment opportunities to Pasigeño senior citizens (SCs) and persons with disabilities (PWDs).

Rebecca Ferguson Seduces as the Sinister Villain in "Doctor Sleep"

Swedish actress Rebecca Ferguson (“Mission: Impossible - Fallout”) portrays what director Mike Flanagan claims as “one of the best Stephen King antagonists in many, many years, Rose the Hat” in the horror/suspense film, “Stephen King’s Doctor Sleep” (now in Philippine cinemas).

The film continues the story of Danny Torrance, 40 years after his terrifying stay at the Overlook Hotel in Kubrick’s “The Shining.”

Rose the Hat leads the quasi-immortal cult known as the True Knot, who have powered their elongated lives by victimizing children with the shine—“steam” as it emerges from their bodies—which is devoured by Rose and her followers. The former humans continue to move through existence, unnoticed, imitating humans, predators mimicking prey. However, the modern world—with its diversions, complications and shortcuts to adulthood—has dulled children’s shine, leaving the True Knot with fewer substantial sources of sustenance. For the first time in eons, they are hungry and their future is in question.

The rise of the digital eco-warriors

When sixteen-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg gave her impassioned speech at this year’s UN Climate Action Summit in New York, she was met with a mix of varying responses when she called out the world’s biggest leaders and berated them for leaving the burden of climate change on the shoulders of future generations.

However, one defining outcome was made clear—today’s young generation acknowledges the urgency to take matters into their own hands to save the Earth. Just like Greta, millennial youth from all over the world desire to do their share in protecting the environment but may be at a loss on how to do so. 

New "Charlie's Angels" Take Flight, Solve Missions in a New World

Kristen Stewart (the Twilight saga), Naomi Scott (Aladdin), and Ella Balinska (The Athena) star in the titular roles of Charlie’s Angels in the new action adventure film from director Elizabeth Banks.  

In the film, the security and investigative agency of the mysterious Charles Townsend has expanded internationally. With the world’s smartest, bravest, and most highly trained women all over the globe, there are now teams of Angels guided by multiple Bosleys taking on the toughest jobs everywhere.

Cebu Pacific Wants You Save Those Seats This 11.11!

11.11 is now the biggest shopping day in history, and the day is not over yet as this also the day that aside from online shopping of products, you can also avail of great airfare deals with Cebu Pacific. As the leader in low-cost  flights in the country, their piso fare and seat sales are one of the most anticipated online events by Filipinos.

And this double eleven, they want to share discounted plane fares both local and international available for more Filipinos and also plan their future travels.