Minions Party at IMAX!

SM Cinema and Snack Time celebrates the Minions 2 Movie at IMAX! In anticipation of the most awaited “Minions” movie mania, SM Cinema’s official snack bar, Snack Time, filled the IMAX theatre with kiddie fans of the adorable banana-loving creatures and hosted a free afternoon ba-ba-bash of jam-packed activities, endless snacks, fun prizes and loot bags. 

Prequel to the highly successful movies, “Despicable Me” and “Despicable Me 2”, “Minions’ is expected to be one of the movie highlights of the year. In celebration of the lovable yellow underlings, Snack Time dressed up the IMAX theatre where chockfull of various booths and snack stalls welcomed the kids. The young and young at heart were treated to activities such as face-painting, balloon twisting, games like “pin the goggles on the minion” and “bring me”.  Snack Time also gave away prizes to kids who came with the best minion inspired outfit. Guests were filled to the brim as they chose from the wide array of Snack Time nibbles and snacks from partner brands Havaianas, Nestle, Monde Nissin, Sunkist, Tic Tac and Nutella. Lucky fans also got to meet and take pictures with their favourite minion. One highlight of the event, Snack Time launched their limited Minions merchandise such as Minions tumblers with toppers and Minions buckets with popcorn which are available in SM Cinema branches nationwide. Capping of the afternoon, patrons were invited to proceed into the IMAX theatre to watch “Despicable Me 2”.

MUSIC LYF: Michael Bublé Releases "TO BE LOVED" Asian Tour Edition

Michael Bublé’s highly acclaimed studio album “To Be Loved” has been released with 5 new bonus tracks which is entitled “To Be Loved – Asian Tour Edition”. “To Be Loved”, Bublé’s sixth studio album follows his “Christmas” CD which sold seven million copies internationally and was the number two biggest selling album of  2011 (after Adele).

“To Be Loved” produced by Bob Rock was recorded in Vancouver and Los Angeles and includes a mix of standards as well as four original songs all co-written by Bublé. “After All” one of the four originals was co-written and performed by fellow Canadian Bryan Adams.  The new album also includes hits previously recorded by some of Buble’s musical heroes including the Bee Gees hit “To Love Somebody”,  Dean Martin’s “Nevertheless (I’m In Love With You”), the Jackson 5 early ‘70’s smash “Who’s Loving You”, Jackie Wilson’s “To Be Loved” and the Elvis Presley classic “Have I Told You Lately”.  Bublé is joined by actress Reese Witherspoon on the classic Frank and Nancy Sinatra duet “Something Stupid”.    

Feel the thrill of Star Cinema’s Feng Shui in XD: 4D Cinema

The newest addition to SM Cinema Mall of Asia’s Specialized Theatres – the XD:4D Cinema is a new 4D experience with enormous in-theatre effects including snow, wind, water, scent, fog and strobe/lightings. It also has seat impactors, motion seats, seat vibrators and even a leg ticklerto add a breathtaking fourthdimension experience.

In this year’s upcoming 40thMetro Manila Film Festival, Star Cinema, in partnership with SM Lifestyle Entertainment, Inc. will feature its official entry and Feng Shui, at the XD: 4D Cinema inMall of Asia. Feng Shui, to be shown on December 25, 2014, will be the first Filipino movie rendered in 4D. 

In this highly anticipated second installment of the multi-million Feng Shui film franchise, everything comes in twos with the return of Feng Shui to the big-screen: it’s double the excitement with the awesome tandem of Kris Aquino and Coco Martin; its double the fright with the terrible return of “Lotus Feet;” and it’s double the heart-stopping horror as double luck and double misfortune will befall anyone who will dare to accept anything from the horrific bagua.

Watch the greatest horror movie in the history of Philippine cinema and engage your senses in complete cinematic experience at Mall of Asia’s XD: 4D Cinema!

Grand finale fast approaching for the 38th National MILO Marathon season

The finish line is in sight for the 38th National MILO Marathon as runners of all ages gear up for a heated grand finale in the National Finals, to be held on December 7 at the SM Mall of Asia Grounds. A grand prize of P300,000 in cash, a trophy, and a chance to compete in an international marathon is up for grabs for the National MILO Marathon King and Queen bets from across the nation.

Reigning MILO Marathon King and Queen Eduardo Buenavista and Mary Joy Tabal are focused on their training as they prepare to face fellow elite runners Eric Panique, Christabel Martes, Anthony Nerza and Philip Dueñas, among others, in the esteemed international race event.

MUSIC LYF: Extra tickets announced for sold-out Ed Sheeran concert in Manila

Due to insistent public demand, Music Management Inc. (@mmilive), http://www.mmilive.com and AEG Live have opened the sale of additional tickets on November 28, 2014, to the erstwhile sold-out Ed Sheeran concert at the SM MOA Arena on March 12, 2015.

The multi-platinum British singer/songwriter headlines a British Invasion of Manila in 2015. Along with the phenomenal One Direction, Ed Sheeran marquees a series of concerts that will also see top UK acts The 1975 and The Vamps rocking the MOA Arena.

For more information on the additional tickets for Ed Sheeran, please go to: SM Tickets, www.smtickets.com, or call: 470-2222

Philippine National Figure Skating Championships

On November 26-27, 2014, SM Skating Rink, along with the Philippine Skating Union will hold the Philippine’s National Figure Skating Championships—a competition that is designed to emerge a pool of skaters positioned to represent the country in the upcoming international skating competitions.

Earlier this year, the world laid witness to the Philippines’ home-grown figure skater, Michael Martinez, make his mark in the global arena as the first South East Asian figure skater to enter the Winter Olympics. Now managed by SM Lifestyle Entertainment, Inc., SM skating rink aims to develop a group of athletes specializing in winter-based sports who are capable and ready to represent the Philippines in 2015 ice skating competitions.

The 2014 Philippine National Figure Skating Championship is a step toward accomplishing the brand’s goal to recognize the potential of each skater. Catering solely to Filipino and Filipino-Foreign figure skaters, the Philippine National Figure Skating Competition gives Filipinos the chance to showcase their talents on a formal platform. 

The Galeón Will Dock Soon at SM Mall of Asia!

The Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade was the world's first international trading route that crosses the Pacific Ocean from Manila to Acapulco. And it has been centuries since it started which paved way to many changes in terms of products, traditions, rare items and even genetics have shaped the nations of the Philippine Islands, Mexico and Imperial Spain. And even after all these years, the Galleon Trade has been linked to how Manila rose as a strategic location for trade and commerce. 


With centuries worth of tradition and precious items that were traded and shipped, it is no wonder that the Galleon arrival and departure is celebrated with music and festivities. The ties between Mexico of North America and the Philippines of the East linked the two hemispheres together and brought progress and knowledge to it benefactors. 

Young Explorer Robert Irwin Stops by Manila To Promote Wild But True atThe Exploreum

Kids nowadays would either be stuck doing common things and probably would be hooked on video games or the internet. But that situation is different with the son of the legendary Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin, Robert Irwin who at only 11 years old is fast becoming a chip off the old block with his fascination with animals and science.

And at his young age, he is now part of an educational show about animals called Wild But True which airs on Discovery Kids. He recently visited Manila at the Exploreum at the SM Mall of Asia for a meet and greet and even did live experiments with a participating audience. Together with his family, his mother and his sister Dindi.

In the show, the wildest naturalist in the house, Robert Irwin teams up with Isabel Yamazaki, Discovery Kids’ resident science geek with all the info at her fingertips, to reveal how science has made mankind a true student of Mother Nature. The brand new show premieres every Tuesday at 5:00 p.m., starting 2 December. Encores are every Saturday at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

38th National MILO Marathon race picks up pace

More than 40,000 runners expected to break record attendance

The country’s biggest and most prestigious footrace will once again welcome children, students, aspiring runners and professional athletes to its running routes as the 38th National MILO Marathon takes its act to Manila for its fifth qualifying leg on July 27 at the SM Mall of Asia grounds, Pasay City. With more than 40,000 participants expected to run on Sunday, another historic record of the most number of runners in a single race is anticipated to be achieved.

Biggest LED Billboard Now Live at SM Mall of Asia Arena

SM Mall of Asia Complex is home to the biggest in the country. With Mall of Asia as one of the largest mall in the world, The SM by the bay as the largest seaside entertainment center, and the SM Mall of Asia Arena as one of the biggest venue for concerts and events. Now they open up a new milestone as they also celebrate the 2nd year of the Arena.

The momentous occasion will be visible on its unveiling last June 17 facing the the facade of the Mall of Asia, the event is attended by SM executives led by SM Prime Holdings Chairman Hans Sy. Opening live projection are the advertisements of partner companies and trailers of up coming movies like Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Guardians of the Galaxy, and the upcoming Transformers Age of Extinction.  

SM Lifestyle Entertainment unveils the biggest LED billboard in the Philippines

This year, the Mall of Asia Arena innovates and takes onsite news to the next level. It will be unveiling the biggest digital billboard in the Philippines that will accommodate promotional materials of MOA Arena events, ads of brand partners, live newsfeeds, traffic updates, weather updates, and other information that are significant to the public. This giant digital billboard will be called the Mall of Asia Arena Media Mesh.

MUSIC LYF: Win 2NE1 All Or Nothing World Tour Tickets

KPOP fans rejoice! Solaire is giving away tickets to the 2NE1 All Or Nothing 2014 World Tour happening at the SM Mall of Asia Arena and 2NE1 After Party (May 17, 2014) that will happen at Solaire Grand Ballroom!

Compleat Smile Opens Its Branch in SMX

In SM Mall of Asia, everything is almost there. From Food, clothing, movies, events and most specially unique specialized stores catering to unique needs such as dental and oral heallth. And from this need, Compleat Smile Dental Aesthetic Center opens its first branch located in SMX Convention Center at the SM Mall of Asia Complex.

The opening of the pioneer store at SMX was attended by its owners, partners and celebrities and endorsers Arjo Atayde and Michelle Go with blessing and opening with live butterflies.

Complete Smile Dental Aesthetics Center offers the finest quality dental treatment, and most advanced cosmetic dentistry care available today. Their dedicated team of dental practicioner staff will help you understand the full scope of general and cosmetic procedures necessary to help you achieve your dental needs.

Meet & Greet BARNEY & enjoy Tee-Rific Games & Surprises!

Before the much awaited Barney's Birthday Bash happening at the SM Mall of Asia, you can catch the lovable purple dinosaur with a Meet and Greet at several malls in the Metro!

Jan 11, 2014- SM Mall of Asia, 2PM & 5PM

Jan 12, 2014- Eastwood Mall, 2PM

Jan 12, 2014- Venice Piazza @ McKinley Hill, 5PM

Buy your Barney Birthday Bash tickets now to get Meet & Greet Passes. Only Limited Meet & Greet Passes are available. For more details, call Vivre Fort Entertainment at (02) 470 6956/ 668-9535.

Get your tickets for Barney's Birthday Bash happening at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on January 22-26 and February 1 at Waterfront Hotel Cebu via SM Tickets at www.smtickets.com or call 470-2222.

Start The New Year With Barney's Birthday Bash!

You are invited to Barney’s Birthday Bash! Join the loveable, huggable Barney & Friends as they sings and dance their way into your hearts in a new, interactive concert party tour. 

January 25- 26, 2014- Mall of Asia Arena (4 SHOWS ONLY)

February 1, 2014- Waterfront Cebu City Hotel

Celebrate with Barney on his birthday at this ‘super-dee-duper’ live on stage concert, featuring more than 25 much loved sing-along songs including “Mr. Knickerbocker, “Dino Dance”, “Baby Bop Hop” and “Rock ‘n Roll Star.”. 

Children will be dancing in the aisles to contemporary cuts of old favourites “If You’re Happy and You Know It”, “Wheels on the Bus” and “Itsy Bitsy Spider”. A show which celebrates fun and friendship, don’t miss all the laugher of the party when BJ pretends to be a magician and Barney blows out his birthday candles on the biggest birthday cake ever. 

Book your tickets now at smtickets.com or call 470 2222.

Sykes Continues to Dominate and Innovate This 2013

It has been a busy year for the country, and despite the tough times many have been through, there are still a lot to be thankful for the year. The economy continues to grow, thanks to remittances and the BPO industry which gives great opportunities to a strong half-million workforce. As a former agent, it is indeed a fast-paced world where a lot of skills are formed yet you can still find fun and friendship in this very busy world.

There is no doubt that the BPO industry is here to stay, and SYKES PHILIPPINES has been its pioneers which opened a lot of opportunities to many Filipinos. Now more than 15 years in the country and continuing to expand, it has been providing world-class service to worldwide clients.Sykes Philippines has recently opened their Glorietta Site in Makati and continues to be the top call centers in the country. 

Tabal named fastest Filipina marathoner in the Philippines

Buenavista claims fifth title at 37th MILO Marathon National Finals

Records were shattered Sunday at the 37th MILO Marathon National Finals, as elite runner Mary Joy Tabal claimed her first MILO Marathon national crown and broke the current women’s event record for 42K set by Jho-An Banayag by 16 seconds. The MILO Marathon also posted its highest season headcount to date at more than 220,000 runners, after registering 26,681 runners at today’s championship race alone.

Not to be outdone, reigning MILO Marathon King Eduardo Buenavista bagged a back-to-back win, his fifth title in the prestigious footrace. Buenavista also holds the current men’s event record for 42K in the national marathon.

For their outstanding victories, Tabal received the P 250,000 prize plus an additional P 20,000 for breaking Banayag’s record, while Buenavista received the top purse of P 150,000 from his Local leg win. Both runners also scored an all-expenses paid trip to the 2014 Paris Marathon as the first Philippine delegates sponsored by MILO in more than two decades.

MYX Mo 2013 Gathers OPM's Brightest To Raise Funds For the Victims of Super-Typhoon Yolanda

MYX, the number one music channel in the Philippines, is once more proud to present its annual celebration of bringing you “Your Choice. Your Music.” live and loud with MYX Mo! 2013. 

On a huge year for the music industry, MYX is bringing its audience over forty of today’s best acts in the music scene. The likes of Wolfgang, Rivermaya, Parokya ni Edgar, Chicosci, Callalily, Moonstar88, Never the Strangers, Save Me Hollywood, Rico Blanco, Rocksteddy, Gloc 9, Karylle, and many more will be taking on the stage to create what will be this year’s biggest music event. 

Experience Barbie LIVE!

Barbie LIVE! is an engaging production featuring contemporary music with empowering lyrics, energetic choreography and a modern storyline that will appeal to fans of all ages. Barbie LIVE! debuted last September in Singapore and will travel Asia through 2014. In Manila, the show will be staged at the Mall of Asia Arena from December 11-15, 2013 with 11 performances only.

EMS Entertainment, leading global creator of high-quality interactive exhibitions, family entertainment and live stage productions, received the global touring rights to Barbie Live! from Mattel in 2012 and has worked for almost two years to bring this vision to reality.

MUSIC LYF: Matchbox 20 Show Cancelled

Due to the threat of Super Typhoon Yolanda, the management of Matchbox 20 has decided to cancel their scheduled show at the Mall of Asia Arena on Friday, November 8.

The band is very disappointed not to appear, but weather conditions have made their travel to Manila no longer feasible.

For refunds, please call SM Tickets at 02-4702222 or proceed to the outlets where the tickets were purchased.

The Joyful Secret Behind Surprises

Did you know that surprises make people remarkably happier?

Surprises have, indeed, powerful effects. Psychologist Norbert Schwarz conducted a classic study where it was found that a small but pleasant surprise, such as finding 10 cents, uplifts a person’s mood. Schwarz repeatedly placed a coin near a copy machine where it can be easily seen. When the subjects who found the coin were surveyed shortly thereafter, their overall satisfaction with life was significantly higher than those who did not find the coin.

While the study was conducted at a time when a coin can buy more than it does today, the basic conclusion is that even a tiny, pleasant surprise can improve one’s disposition.