Ang Larawan gets a unanimous “A” from the Cinema Evaluation Board

“Ang Larawan,” the lone musical entry in this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival, has gotten a grade of “A” from the Cinema Evaluation Board (CEB).

The musical written by National Artist for Theater Rolando Tinio and composed by Ryan Cayabyab is the only film this year wherein all CEB eleven members who previewed gave the highest grade. The CEB summation stated, “It is seldom and rare that the members of the Board give a unanimous A to a film.“

The Hunt is On in "Ready Player One" First Official Trailer

From director Steven Spielberg comes “Ready Player One” – in Philippine cinemas March 31, 2018. Watch the new trailer NOW!

From Warner Bros. Pictures comes the science fiction action adventure “Ready Player One,” based on Ernest Cline’s bestseller of the same name, which has become a worldwide phenomenon.

The film is set in 2045, with the world on the brink of chaos and collapse. But the people have found salvation in the OASIS, an expansive virtual reality universe created by the brilliant and eccentric James Halliday (Mark Rylance). When Halliday dies, he leaves his immense fortune to the first person to find a digital Easter egg he has hidden somewhere in the OASIS, sparking a contest that grips the entire world. When an unlikely young hero named Wade Watts (Tye Sheridan) decides to join the contest, he is hurled into a breakneck, reality-bending treasure hunt through a fantastical universe of mystery, discovery and danger.

PayMaya unleashes Christmas R&R on 12/12 with major rebates, rewards for all

PayMaya is giving all its account holders even more reasons to #ShareTheLove this Christmas as it announced today its Christmas Rebates and Rewards (R&R) promo, giving them a 50% rebate on payments made via PayMaya QR, plus an opportunity to earn P50 for every referral to PayMaya in Facebook Messenger.

“We know a lot of Filipinos are already scrambling to finish their holiday gift lists since it’s only two weeks before Christmas, so we want to give them some early gifts themselves as well as some additional joy to share with friends and family, giving them even more reasons to #ShareTheLove to all,” said Paolo Azzola, Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director at PayMaya Philippines. "This all makes having a PayMaya account a must-have this Christmas season."

Warner Bros. Surpasses $5-Billion at Worldwide Box Office

Warner Bros. Pictures has crossed the $5 billion mark at the global box office this year—only the second time in its illustrious history that the Studio has crossed that tremendous milestone. It is also the eighth time in the last nine years that Warner Bros. has earned more than $4 billion in a single year, marking an industry record. The announcement was made today by Sue Kroll, President, Worldwide Marketing and Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures.

Christmas Gift guide: Huawei phones you can buy under 20k

Upgrade your phone before the year ends!

Watching videos, social media, browsing, photos – we always have something to do with our phones!  If you’re still attached to your outdated device but thinking of letting go anytime soon, this Christmas season may be a perfect time to upgrade your phone.  With so many options to choose from, we narrowed down your choices to the best ones that will fit your budget and serve you well – depending on the functionality you need.  This season, try these Huawei phones as a gift to yourself! 

Huawei Nova 2i: if you’re looking for superb display.

With a 5.9-inch screen and a slim, elegant design, Huawei Nova 2i is easy to carry as you watch your favorite series and other fun videos, or view photos on your device.  Its FHD+ resolution screen transforms social media, reading books, playing games, and web browsing.  Priced for only Php14,990, the phone’s 4GB RAM with 64GB internal memory can run multiple tasks efficiently.  Plus, its quad camera setup (2 front, 2 rear) can effortlessly render and detect the depth-of-field of your photos.

"Star Wars: The Last Jedi" First Screenings on Dec 13 to Start at 5PM

Opening three days earlier than in the US, Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi begins its roll-out in Philippine cinemas on Wednesday, Dec. 13 with screenings starting at 5 in the afternoon.

Fans are encouraged to buy their tickets in now at their favorite theaters to avoid missing out to be one of the first in the world to watch the eagerly anticipated sequel to Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

The rest of the world already benefits from motorcycle taxis

It has been weeks since motorcycle ride-hailing app Angkas suspended operations and as its dialogue with transport authorities on December 12 nears, the discussion about the viability of motorcycle taxis continues to concern the commuting public.

Across the globe, motorcycle taxis are considered an indispensable mode of public transportation, operating from East Africa (where they’re called “boda boda”), to Indonesia (“ojek”), Vietnam, China, to even the US, UK, and France, and yielding large benefits to both individuals and a city’s economy.

Why McJim leather goods make the perfect Christmas gifts for the men in your life

The signs are here: nippy mornings, Yuletide carols being aired, that tingly feeling of joyous anticipation . . . and yes, traffic snarls and gridlocks due to mall sales and bazaars. The latter is a stark reminder that the “season to be jolly” comes with the perennial search for the perfect gifts to give the men in your lives.

"Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" Trailer Puts Man, Dinosaurs in Peril

Universal Pictures has just launched the first global trailer for Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, the highly anticipated sequel to the blockbuster hit, Jurassic World.

Check out the trailer below and watch Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom in Philippine cinemas June 6, 2018.

With all of the wonder, adventure and thrills synonymous with one of the most popular and successful franchises in cinema history, this all-new motion-picture event sees the return of favorite characters and dinosaurs—along with new breeds more awe-inspiring and terrifying than ever before. Welcome to Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.

ASEAN-Korea Flute Festival Triumphs with Back-to-Back Gala Concerts

The Philippine leg of the ASEAN-Korea Flute Festival concluded its week-long celebration with a gala concert at Carlos P. Romulo Theater, RCBC Building, Makati City on December 1, 2017 (Friday) and a public concert at Concert at the Park, Manila on December 2, 2017.