QCinema’s 11th Edition is Elevated

In its eleventh year, the QCinema International Film Festival continues its growth as a major player in the international festival scene, adding new sections and new programs that aim to elevate every Filipino festival-goer’s experience.

This year’s edition of QCinema has again some of the most acclaimed films on the festival circuit in its lineup, including festival award-winners and Oscars entries.

Shopee Partners with Quezon City to Provide Its Citizens and Frontliners a More Comfortable Vaccination Experience

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, partnered with the local government unit (LGU) of Quezon City to provide care packages to residents getting vaccinated and to frontliners tirelessly serving the local community. On October 27, Shopee rolled out its vaccination center support in the Barangay Holy Spirit Covered Court by giving out food and health kits from partner brands under Shopee Mall, to more than 900 frontliners and residents. These included snacks from Del Monte, Perfetti Van Melle, Monde Nissin, and Rebisco; water from Hope in a Bottle, health kits from Mighty Clean and Cosmetique Asia; and air coolers from Symphony. 

Globe, Quezon City empower students and residents with digital tools

Globe is working together with the Quezon City (QC) government in providing a suite of internet and digital solutions to support the connectivity needs of local residents and learners and keep them digitally empowered in the new normal.

The partnership includes the expansion of Globe’s GoWiFi and KonekTayo WiFi as well as the activation of Globe Labs’ SMS API, School Bus WiFi, and Load Up services in the city. These offerings are part of Globe’s efforts to provide reliable connectivity and extend educational support to students and teachers while online learning is in place.

Kalinga QC beneficiaries may opt for GCash as disbursement method

Quezon City residents may opt to receive their supplemental financial assistance from the local government safely, securely, and conveniently through GCash, the leading mobile wallet in the Philippines.

Through GCash, beneficiaries of the local government’s Kalingang QC Program stand to benefit from the wide array of financial services that GCash offers to its users — from savings to credit, from investments to insurance. 

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).

A New Sipping Sensation in the Metro: GOODGOOD PH

GoodgoodPH, a new thirst-quencher from Ximending, Taipei, offers a variety of blends that suits our tropical city and has started spreading its goodness here in the Metro since July 2019. 

With a wide range of choices-- from classic milk teas to the crowd favourite flavours such as Double B or Black Rose Milk Tea, GoodgoodPH’s best-sellers are all made with high quality fresh milk and brown sugar. 

Their cream cheese series gives just the right hint of creaminess in your favourite flavors such as Mango, Dragon Fruit, or Chocolate. 

Huawei Opens At SM Fairview With New Experience Center

As smartphones store are getting more competitive and creative, tech brands  like Huawei Philippines are up to the challenge to enhance customer experience and service for their stores which they also called experience centers. For Huawei, they are moving further north of Metro Manila at SM City Fairview to open up their latest branch.

The experience store  is based on the international standards of Huawei stores globally,  with spacious tables and aisles showcasing their products especially their smartphones that includes P30, P30 Pro, Nova 3i and Y9 Prime 2019 to name a few. With the current flagship phone the P30 Pro also banners in the billboard background showing its beauty and it's powerful camera.

QCinema 2018 Opens With Over 40 Films!

Everybody is excited for another film festival happening this October, QCinema is a proud locally-supported film festival made by the Quezon City Government. Now on 6th year, it showcases a smörgåsbord of film ranging from the competition films to foreign and restored movie which will excite everyone.

Opening with the award-winning Japanese film "Shoplifters" by Hirokazu Kore-eda, it tells the story of a family of criminals scraping a living in downtown Tokyo. Their story takes an interesting turn when they adopt a little girl despite their impoverished livelihood.But the fun does not stop there as we always look forward to the main competition films. 

5 Elements of an Ideal Events Venue

The start of the “ber” months signals the beginning of the countdown to Christmas for Filipinos. Local radios almost automatically start playing Christmas carols and various establishments gear up with yuletide décor. From September 1 onwards, festivities are much-anticipated. From reunions, bazaars, office and family Christmas parties, to milestone events like weddings, anniversaries, engagements and birthday parties. Corporate events, product launches and trade fairs are also abound. When you’re an organizer of any of these events, the preparation can get overwhelming. While all the other factors such as food, styling, and entertainment are essentials, the event venue is inarguably on top of the checklist because it influences all other subsequent major decisions. Since the “ber” months have started, major event venues are starting to fill up their calendars. As you scout for the perfect place, here are some key elements to consider before booking your event venue:

CCP Opens New School Year With Campus Invasion!

The new school year is here for Senior High School and College students of the Central Colleges of the Philippines (CCP) which opens with bang in partnership with KM 22 Advertising to bring Campus Invasion last July 12.

The concert was also a great time for students to feel school spirit with an opening activity that will jumpstart the semester. It was held at the CCP grounds with many brands also joining for free samples, games, and other activities. Students also enjoyed freebies from sponsors Oishi, Nice Day Coffee, Gluta Max and Power Potato which set-up booths during the concert.

Victoria Arts and Theater Tower Brings Aesthetic and Convenience In One Place

We do need more accessible places in the metro,  but there are a really few that cater to added services like education and the arts.  But New San Juan Builders, Inc, innovated a progressive step in real property with Victoria Arts and Theater Tower located in Quezon City.

This newest venture by the developer behind Victoria Sports,  and Casas Filipinas de Acuzar brings Arts, Education and Culture with a development placed in a strategic location between Timog Avenue and EDSA.  Now on its pre-selling stage, the development promises to showcase artistic designs from the facade to its interiors.

The Victoria Arts Theater Tower was recently announced by the executives of New San Jose Builders, Engr. Cesar Sanqui - President., Lorelie Urcia - Senior Vice-President, and Dr. Isagani Germar - Co-Chairman and President of Manuel L. Quezon University.

Enterprising and excitement meet at The New Centris

CENTRIS LOGO: The new logo of Centris expressed
the brand’s renewed dynamism and vibrancy.

There is a new movement growing in many major cities today. More and more people are redefining successful, meaningful lives beyond material wealth, big titles, and other traditional social dictates. Across different demographics, people are becoming more innovative, open, and purposeful in the way they live, work, and play. They are starting unique businesses, consuming consciously and mindfully, and finding ways to lead positive changes in their respective communities. They are showing that so much more can be accomplished and enjoyed when the right collective of people merge enterprise with a sense of personal mission, when there are opportunities for passion and purpose to co-exist, when merging personal ambitions and joys is possible. The old chase for work-life balance has given way to the practice of work-life integration, and it has given us a new lens through which we can appreciate, curate, and enrich our lives. 

The Magical Ice Festival Continues This Christmas With Disney On Ice!

Since I was a young boy, I loved my first experience of Disney On Ice which has been staged annually at Araneta Center. This year, it will now adapt a new story with the inclusion of the well loved story of Frozen featuring the sisters Anna and Elsa! Yes, this year it is time to "Let It Go" and ask the family "Do You Want To Build A Snowman" with the Disney On Ice.

Now on its 33rd show worldwide, Disney On Ice presents Magical Ice Festival will once again capture the hearts of the Filipino fans—both parents and their children—who will watch the show at the Big Dome. 

The Force Awakens at the new Gateway Dolby Atmos Cinema

With a lot of malls and movie houses popping up in the metro which of them truly makes a difference in terms of cinematic experience? Well we don't have to go far since Gateway Cinema finally unveiled their new and improved cinema 5 which is now the Gateway Dolby Atmos Theater!

And to celebrate this new milestone for Gateway mall, they had premiered the most awaited movie of the year, Star Wars The Force Awakens.

Though I have seen the film a day before, I would really love to see the film in a Dolby Atmos Cinema. Having experienced Dobly in very selected theaters in the Philippines, I can attest that it has the best cinema sound quality which enhances the viewing experience. This is also the biggest Dobly Atmos cinema in the country.

Kamuning Bakery Speaheads World Pandesal Day

October 16, 2015 will be celebrated worldwide as “World Bread Day”, but here at Quezon City’s first bakery, Kamuning Bakery Cafe is celebrating it as the World Pandesal Day. 

Why World Pandesal Day?

The pandesal is the historic and unique national bread of the Philippines, it is bread eaten by the masses, middle-class and by all. The pandesal is a basic necessity of the people, like rice. The humble pandesal bread represents the people’s simple wish for liberation from hunger. Hot freshly pugon-baked pandesal also represents happiness.

So what is in store for WORLD PANDEAL DAY by Kamuning Bakery?

AccorHotels Opens First Novotel in the Philippines

Novotel Manila Araneta Center Debuts in Manila’s Largest Lifestyle Hub of Quezon City 

AccorHotels will launch the Novotel Manila Araneta Center in October  12 this year, bringing the world’s most recognized international business class hotel brand to the Philippines. Located within the Araneta Center, the premier lifestyle hub of Quezon City, the 24-storey hotel features 401 contemporary rooms and suites and an executive sky-lounge with a 360-degree view of the metropolis. The hotel will offer the largest number of rooms in Quezon City to date.

Novotel Manila Araneta Center is part of a massive development plan in the Araneta Center which is bustling with life and activities including weekend night markets, food festivals and street performances. The hotel opens at a time when tourism to the Philippines is growing fast, with visitor arrivals up 7.65% for the first half of the year, and just one month before the city hosts the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders Summit in November.

DepEd, educ stakeholders team up for K to 12 full implementation in QC

The local government of Quezon City and education stakeholders from different sectors gathered together for the Senior High School (SHS) summit on the Technical-Vocational-Livelihood (TVL) track with Information Technology (IT) as the focus industry yesterday.

Education Secretary Armin Luistro FSC lauded the efforts of the city to ensure that the TVL curriculum is both aligned with students’ interests and contextualized to satisfy employment demands within the vicinity.

Aquabest Joins QCIM

Aquabest recently joined thousands of runners and Quezon City residents in celebrating the city's 75th anniversary by supporting the 4th Quezon City International Marathon (QCIM).

The company set up hydration stations along Quezon Avenue where it offered free water to the marathon participants. It also gave away awesome prizes to the 21k runners at the Quezon Memorial Circle. The QCIM is being held to honor and celebrate the 75th founding anniversary of Quezon City.

The event gathered 9,000 professional and amateur runners and marked the first time the global marathon event was held at night.

C-Lium, QC Target Biggest Zumba Party

A new Guinness World Records™ Title for the Philippines may be just a few grooves away.

In preparation for its upcoming 75th Diamond Jubilee anniversary, the local government of Quezon City, in cooperation with C-Lium Fibre, is dancing its way to a new world record as it attempts to stage the largest Zumba® class outdoor party on October 12 at the Quezon City Memorial Circle.

Sharing the city government’s goal of encouraging Quezonians to “move as one”, the C-Lium Fibre brand not only aims to promote unity and community camaraderie through this event, but to also make it a celebration of fitness and fun, highlighting the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

Dina Bonnevie and Vice-Gov DV Opens Victorino's Restaurant

There is a new restaurant in town and it proudly serves Ilocano and Filipino dishes. Located in 11th Jamboree street corner Scout Rallos near Timog Avenue, VICTORINO'S is made from traditional Filipino house transformed into a beautiful reastaurant with a a patterserie, A bar and even function rooms.

The restaurant is owned by Dina Bonnevie and her husband Ilocos Sur Vice Governor DV Savellano. Together with her family and friends, the restaurant opened with the help of Chef Heny Sison.

On its blessing, the restaurant is brings the ambiance of the Ilocos Region with dishes and products available for customers to try. The rooms make you feel you went back in time into ancestral homes like in Vigan City.