Pokémon Go: Safety tips to catch 'em right

From city streets to parks and malls, everyone is definitely on-the-go just to catch their next Pokémon to level up! Taking Filipino gamers by storm, here are some safety tips to remember the next time you and your friends go out to catch, drop lures and conquer gyms!

Globe Prepaid customers can extend the fun by downloading the new Globe Switch app! On Globe Switch, avail of the free 1GB mobile data and 30 days free access to Pokémon Go starting August 20, 2016. Globe Switch offers the best online deals as well as over 3 GB worth of free access to over 50 of the most popular apps in the market.

“SAMMY 2: ESCAPE FROM PARADISE” Exclusive AT SM Cinemas Family Movie Day This Weekend

Based on an original story by Ben Stassen and Domonic Paris,  “Sammy 2: Escape from Paradise” sees Sammy and Rey, leatherback turtles and friends forever, enjoying the water and sand, shepherding new hatchlings Ricky and Ella out to sea. Suddenly, a poacher swoops in and ships them off to be part of a spectacular aquarium show for tourists in Dubai. Trapped in The Tank, an underwater aquarium, they must hatch a plan to escape and reunite with their grandkids, Ricky and Ella, and protect them from the dangers of the ocean.  But they’ll have to get past Big D and his dopey thugs first.   With the help of some unlikely friends, Sammy and Ray fin that when you work together, anything is possible!

“Sammy 2: Escape From Paradise” from CrystalSky Multimedia will be exclusively featured at SM Cinemas’ Family Movie Day on August 20 and 21. 

A monthly bonding event, SM Cinema’s Family Movie Day invites all families to spend an unforgettable, fun-filled weekend at the movies. Families are encouraged to purchase two (2) tickets to the family movie of the month and two (2) kids get to watch for free. The family movie day kit includes one free bowling game, a one-hour skating pass, a one-month subscription to Blink, and other perks from Pancake House, Nivea Men, and other brand affiliates, patrons will also have access to a kids’ corner, full of different games and activities that children will surely enjoy. 

From "Fear the Walking Dead," Daniel Zovatto Heats Up "Don't Breathe"‏

Up-and-coming young actor Daniel Zovatto (“It Follows,” TV's “Fear the Walking Dead”) stars in Columbia Pictures' new horror-thriller “Don't Breathe” as Money, one of a trio of teens who break into the house of a blind man they suspect has plenty of money hidden away. But their plan goes dangerously wrong when their intended victim turns out to be more frightening than they ever anticipated.

Produced by Sam Raimi (the “Spider-Man” trilogy), “Don’t Breathe” also stars Jane Levy (“Evil Dead”), Dylan Minnette (“Goosebumps”) and Stephen Lang (“Avatar”). Fede Alvarez (“Evil Dead”) directs from a script co-written with Rodo Sayagues (“Evil Dead”).

Lady Gaga to Star Opposite Bradley Cooper in Reimagining of "A Star is Born"‏

Award-winning music superstar Lady Gaga has been set to star opposite four-time Oscar nominee Bradley Cooper (“American Sniper,” “American Hustle,” “Silver Linings Playbook”) in a remake of the iconic musical drama “A Star is Born.” The announcement was made today by Greg Silverman, President, Creative Development and Worldwide Production, Warner Bros. Pictures. The film will also be helmed by Cooper, who will be making his directorial debut.

Lady Gaga’s role in “A Star is Born” will mark her first lead in a feature film. In addition, she will compose new songs for the film, which she will also perform.

“A Star is Born” is being produced by Billy Gerber and Jon Peters; together with Bradley Cooper and Todd Phillips, under their Joint Effort Productions banner. Basil Iwanyk is serving as executive producer.

Jonah Hill Risks It All for Money in "War Dogs"

He's a two-time Academy Award nominee whose acting prowess has put him at the forefront of Hollywood, in both the comedic and dramatic realms. Now, Jonah Hill stars in the central role of young arms dealer Efraim Diveroli in Warner Bros. Pictures' new comedic drama “War Dogs” (in Philippine cinemas Aug. 24).

Hill says he was intrigued by his character who jumped at the opportunity to reap huge rewards without giving much thought to what he was sowing. Hill remarks, “There’s definitely something enticing about watching people make it rich without following the rules. It’s why I’ve always loved gangster movies…movies where the guys with swagger win. Until they don’t,” he smiles.

Solar energy use for homes, businesses get boost in form of financing options

Proving that solar energy is accessible to common Filipinos, Greenpeace Philippines gathered financing institutions and solar providers to connect energy consumers to easy financing options available in the market and help increase solar energy use in homes and businesses.

Availing of financing packagesspreads the initial costs in putting up solar installations over the long term while already generating savings on electricity costs.

Solar rooftops, in particular, can create huge impacts in lowering monthly electricity bills and the growing availability of financial assistance for those who want to avail of solar installations is a great opportunity to harness the power of the sun and break away from our dependence on fossil fuel generated electricity, like coal.

ASUS Republic Of Gamers (ROG) First To Announce Gaming Laptops with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10-Series Graphics Cards in the Philippines

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced one of its hero flagship product and the world’s most powerful 18-inch gaming laptop – GX800, along with the G800, G752 and Strix GL502 gaming laptops are now available with the latest NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX™ 10-series

graphics cards. The VR-Ready NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX™ 10-series graphics cards provide exceptional performance and energy-efficiency to give gamers incredible VR gaming experiences. These graphics cards also feature NVIDIA® G-SYNC™ technology to reduce lag and stutter, and eliminate visual tearing to ensure the smoothest and fastest gaming visuals.

What do One Direction, Little Mix, and 4th Impact have in common?

Before One Direction became a sensation, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, and Louis Tomlinson were solo acts who dreamt of stardom. The five then-aspiring singers auditioned at The X Factor UK’s seventh season, but while not all of them got three yeses, everyone managed to make it to second round.

At the end of the bootcamp stage, none of them qualified for the Boys category. Still, the judges saw the talent in the five aspirants and gave them the chance to compete as a group.

Anne Curtis Joins In The Second Year of UNICEF Heros Fro Children Run

UNICEF Celebrity Advocate for Children Anne Curtis calls on runners to join the second year of the Heroes for Children Run on September 4, 2016, Sunday, at the SM Mall of Asia grounds.

“I was deeply inspired by the support we received during last year’s run. From children with disabilities to serious runners, the public came together for a great cause. This year, I’m inviting everyone once again to be a hero for children. All proceeds will benefit UNICEF’s First 1,000 Days campaign for children’s health and nutrition needs,” says Curtis

OPPO’s latest camera phone out in stores tomorrow Road show in three cities to mark PH debut of F1s

A three-day road show in three cities across the Philippines will mark the debut of OPPO’s latest camera phone in concept and dealer stores nationwide.

OPPO’s latest “selfie expert” phone, the F1s, will be out in stores on August 19. The same date will kick off the road show which will happen simultaneously in Manila, Cebu, and Davao. The road show ends on August 21.

“Introducing the latest selfie expert in a country nicknamed the world’s selfie capital deserves an occasion where people from all over the country can celebrate the possibilities of capturing, storing, and sharing unforgettable moments,” said Brand Marketing Manager Stephen Cheng.