PISTA! Pambansang Komperensiya sa Panitikang Pambata

On October 27, 2018, writers, illustrators, educators, students and children’s literature enthusiasts gathered to attend the first Pista! (Pambansang Komperensiya sa Panitikang Pambata).

Sponsored by Lampara Publishing House, Inc., the conference was directed by writerteacher China Patria de Vera and award-winning author Dr. Eugene Y. Evasco. Plenary speakers were Dr. Rosario Torres-Yu who talked about regional children’s literature, Mr. Segundo Matias, Jr. who discussed his young adult novel Mga Batang Poz and award-winning author Wilfredo Pascual who discussed the children’s literature in Asia and Africa.

Very Merry MOA Winter Wonderland Launched With Magic of Christmas

Now we are back in doing out countdown to Christmas SM Supermalls has now officially unveiled their Christmas kick-off celebrations starting with SM Mall of Asia and their Very Merry MOA Winter Wonderland. It is always expected that the mall will be filled with their themed-inspired decorations, activities, and most especially the huge displays which many friends and family would like to take a picture creating memories of the holidays of that year.

As MOA continues to develop as the largest mall in the Philippines, it is only fitting to have the first launch here with an explosive yet fun program. A Very Merry MOA WInter Wonderland is probably one of the biggest Christmas displays in the country with a huge snow globe in the center, a moving mobile cable with the Christmas characters on board. And of course the huge 50-foot Christmas Tree beside it which is the perfect spot to take pictures.

GMA And Rebisco Teams Up To Showcase Talented Kids With Toppstar TV

GMA Network and Rebisco Topps Sarap introduce new breed of talents via their newest kiddie variety show, Toppstar TV. Starting November 10, the show will be featuring talented kids who mostly were part of the talent contest in the past seasons.

The show will feature them in many ways as they performing for the viewers like singing, dancing, hosting and acting skills. Every week they will also feature a Kapuso star who will be their guest for that episode. For the upcoming pilot, it will be the Pambansang Bae, Alden Richards.

Your Favorite Filipino Films, Now On Netflix

Heneral Luna

Heneral Luna, BuyBust, Kita Kita, That Thing Called Tadhana, Vince & Kath & James, and more critically acclaimed and blockbuster films to start streaming soon

You asked for it, Netflixers… and you got it! Now you can enjoy critically acclaimed and blockbuster Pinoy films, along with your favourite global titles. Over the next few months, you will see a series of local favourites coming on Netflix Philippines.

Skyscrapers Are Now Called Makati Super Crunch

Just this year, the Makati Skyscrapers debuted this year just in time for the Datu Cup of 2018 as part of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League. As one of the top teams in the competition, they want to make an impression that even for a young team, they are here to show that they have heart and power.

Now they embraced a new team name with a solid partnership with snack brand Super Crunch made by PriFood. The brand is known to be a leading snack in the Visayas and Mindanao regions and now expanding to Luzon and Metro Manila, and having Makati to represent the brand is mutually beneficial to both parties. From this moment, they will now be called MAKATI SUPER CRUNCH. 

Celebrate The 90s Anthems At Solaire

Sweet, rock and a whole lot of bold, the 90s were an era of statement making music that shook the core and revitalized Philippine music. Hear the pulse raising hits in “90s Overload” happening on November 17, 2018 at The Theatre at Solaire.

“90s Overload reminisces the era when Original Pilipino Music (OPM) found its footing in the rock scene. The grungy, attitude-filled acoustics merged with the soulful lyrics that is normally the signature of our ballads were what made it appealing and relatable. The 90s music were statement makers which made them click with a wide audience then, and even with today’s younger generation,” says Solaire Resort & Casino’s Director for Entertainment Audie Gemora.

The concert will bring together the 90s most iconic band voices to sweep its audience onto its currents. Jek Manuel of IAXE Band, Cooky Chua of Color It Red, Lei Bautista of Prettier than Pink, Paco Arespacochaga of Introvoys, Perf De Castro of Rivermaya, Glenn Jacinto of Teeth, Wency Cornejo of After Image, Myra Ruaro of Put3ska, Naldy Padilla of Orient Pearl, Dodong Cruz of The Youth, Stephen Lu of Rizal Underground and Noel Palomo of Siakol will sing their most prolific songs to bring in the nostalgia tide after tide. 

Philippines paves the way for functional medicine in SEA through the first IFM conference in the region

Functional Medicine is experiencing a rapid development across the globe. In the Philippines, LifeScience Institute (LSI) champions this approach through various initiatives to educate, train and pursue research on Functional Medicine.

LSI collaborated with The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) to bring the first Advancing Functional Medicine (AFM) Conference in Southeast Asia, happening on November 16 and 17, at the Enderun Colleges in Taguig City.

TAG Heuer Opens Redesigned Boutique Store And Forms A Partnership With The PBA

Global brand and avant-grade Avant-garde Swiss watchmaker TAG Heuer recently  launched their boutique branch in Trinoma with also a partnership with the Philippine Basketball Association. The event attended by Ayala Malls Management, and the new friends of the brand makes an impression with mall goers and other guests.

The PBA top players who were present were June Mar Fajardo, Scottie Thompson, Chris Newsome, Jio Jalalon, Asi Taulava and Sean Anthony. They came in with a TAG Heuer watch elegantly wrapped on their wrists is a perfect pair for the star players.

Acer Day At Eton Centris Brings Epic Collaboration of Moira and IV of Spades

Though a little delayed because of the weather, Acer Day finally happened with the partnership with Wish FM 107.5 at Eton Centris Walk which featured top OPM acts like Miora Dela Torre, IV of Spades and an opening act by BRWN. This brought their fans flocking to the venue with also a lot of activities and surprises in store for them.

With Acer Day as a internationally celebrated event across the Pan-Asia Pacific region, music was the focus of this year's theme as they also showcase Acer powerful and stylish laptops which  wants users to "Play Music Together."

Vivo Provides Phone Discounts for Lalamove Drivers Nationwide

Global smartphone brand Vivo, in partnership with MemoXpress, a mobile device dealer store and Lalamove, a courier service have joined together to provide convenience to Filipino drivers. Lalamove partner drivers will get a 5% discount from the suggested retail price (SRP) of available Vivo phones such as the V11, V11i, Y71 (2 GB and 3 GB), Y53c, Y81, Y85, and X21 at MemoXpress stores nationwide from October 19, 2018 until December 31, 2018.

With almost 15,000 partner drivers in Metro Manila, Lalamove aims to provide them quality benefits by partnering with top brands such as Vivo. Giving them access to topnotch mobile devices to help them with their day-to-day deliveries. All they have to do is to sign up using the MemoXpress portal (visit: https://mx.memoxpress.ph/lalamove-portal). The said portal will serve as a means to pre-order and pick up their preferred Vivo phone available at MemoXpress stores nationwide. A customer service representative will call to assist and confirm the partner drivers' orders. All interested partner drivers will only show their Lalamove ID and verified status on their Lalamove driver application at the chosen MemoXpress branch.