Parasouls wax nostalgic of teenage past on debut EP, Drifters, Dream Makers

The indie pop trio releases 6-track EP that brims with childlike wonder 

“…draws on the escapist reverie of 1990s pop rock” - NME

“…reminiscent of ‘90s alternative rock” - Rappler

Power pop trio Parasouls transport listeners back in time with the release of their debut EP, Drifters, Dream Makers under Lilystars Records. 

The Filipino indie band’s latest record documents the easygoing days of being young and carefree, while waxing nostalgic of the people, places, and events that shaped their consciousness through the years.

According to guitarist and vocalist Dani Dimaano, Drifters, Dream Makers also serves as a love letter to a closed chapter in her life. “It’s like opening a time capsule: an adventure through time and space to a simpler, more reminiscent happy time of life.  Drifters, Dream Makers is about the little things that you want to remember. It’s for the drifters and the dream makers. And who says you can’t be both?”

Q&A With "Malignant" Director-Writer James Wan

Master of modern horror James Wan returns to his roots as both writer and director with the new original horror thriller “Malignant.”

Watch the film’s new vignette at https://youtu.be/OCQ_H3_lwFE

A fresh, new brand of horror thriller with a surprising mystery, “Malignant” tells the story of Madison (Annabelle Wallis) who is paralyzed by shocking visions of grisly murders. Her torment worsens as she discovers that these waking dreams are in fact terrifying realities.  

In the following interview, James Wan talks about “Malignant” and what makes supernatural ghost stories really scary.

Question: After establishing major franchises like the “Conjuring” Universe, what made you go back to your roots with an indie-style horror film?

Park Seo Jun takes the Smart Hallyu Hangouts centerstage LIVE on GigaPlay on Nov. 13, co-presented by Viu

Leading mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) will once again bring Filipino fans closer to their favorite Korean superstars through the Smart Hallyu Hangouts, a series of virtual events that enable fans to live their best K-life by watching and interacting with their favorite Korean celebrities.  

Following the successful event with Smart endorsers Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin last July, Smart, alongside leading pan-regional OTT video streaming service Viu, brings Park Seo Jun’s Hallyu Hangouts episode live and exclusively on GigaPlay App on Nov. 13, starting at 4pm.    

“Power Up” with POCO M4 Pro 5G, the Best Performing Smartphone in its Class for Immersive Entertainment

POCO, a popular technology brand among the world’s young techies, today announced the global launch of POCO M4 Pro 5G, a mid-range entertainment monster for young mobile users. The phone will be available globally, including Western Europe and Southeast Asia.

POCO is a full entertainment powerhouse that runs your favorite shows smoothly on the latest and powerful flagship-level 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset, and a smart choice that won’t break the bank. For youthful users drawn to cool and trendsetting devices, POCO M4 Pro 5G makes for a powerful video streaming and gaming system that levels up the immersive entertainment experience with a silky smooth 90Hz refresh rate display along with upgraded 33W pro fast charging that’ll power the phone throughout the day.

“M-series is undeniably the go-to phone for young smartphone users that seek the most value from their phones, and we’ve outdone their expectations with the latest POCO M4 Pro 5G,” said Kevin Qiu, Head of POCO Global. “With a series of firsts for M-series, which includes a higher performance and 33W pro fast charging, POCO M4 Pro 5G is undoubtedly the best entertainment-ready phone that we’ve introduced in this series to-date.”

John Krasinski Says "A Quiet Place Part II" is Best Seen on the Big Screen

Paramount Pictures Philippines has just released a short video of John Krasinski, director and writer of A Quiet Place Part II inviting audiences to watch the film in theaters.  The film opens exclusively in select Philippine cinemas on November 10.

“A Quiet Place Part II was made for the big screen so I hope you enjoy the theatrical experience,” says Krasinski in the video which may be viewed below.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/mI9n1QSwXj8

Watch also the film’s “Quiet Far Too Long” featurette at https://youtu.be/BvjMBXMfRqA

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. 

ShopeePay Brings Users an Exciting Line-up of Rewards and Deals at Shopee’s Biggest Festival of the Year, 11.11 Big Christmas Sale

ShopeePay users can look forward to the most rewarding deals at the 11.11 Big Christmas Sale: up to 50% cashback on bills, 50% off on load, and exclusive ₱1 Deals.

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, kicks the year-end season into full gear with the 11.11 Big Christmas Sale, the most anticipated shopping festival in the region. Shoppers can expect an exciting line-up of the biggest deals, promotions, and vouchers from their favorite brands and sellers on Shopee. Shoppers can also look forward to greater savings and rewards when they use ShopeePay for their purchases. 

Shop For Delicious Christmas Treats With The Commissariat Manila

With Christmas just a few weeks away, maybe you are still thinking what to give to friends and family this coming holidays. Shopping for gifts have also shifted to online deliveries for less hassle and safety. With this, the best gift you can give is food!

You can never go wrong with food as it comes in varieties and sizes. Apart for the usual restaurants and shop we already know, try something new, like The Commissariat Manila which has a number of treats you can order.

The Commissariat Manila is a purveyor of the finest goods and delicacies under the entrepreneurial skills of siblings Gino Asensio Lopez and Monique Lopez Ong who hail from the Visayas (Iloilo and Bacolod). They believe that "good food must never be kept secret and should be experienced by everyone." 

The Commissariat Manila opened its doors in July 2020 during the early days of the pandemic. As the country went into lock down period, there was a rising need for good food to be delivered to people’s homes.  

Sony Music Philippines expands word-class repertoire with hip-hop artists HBOM, REN, and Michael Bars

Sony Music Philippines remains committed in strengthening its world-class repertoire with the addition of iconic and prolific hip-hop artists HBOM, REN, and Michael Bars.

In its bid to shine a spotlight on the genre’s movers and shakers, the record label promises to introduce these new music discoveries to the streaming generation through its sustainable promotional, marketing, and artist development efforts.

The new roster is led by celebrated hip-hop veteran HBOM, who has made a remarkable contribution to the industry as an artist, entrepreneur, songwriter/composer, and music visionary. With over 8 million streams across all music platforms worldwide and four acclaimed albums under his belt, HBOM is responsible for leading his own music movement with protégés in the scene, including Filipino-American rap superstar EZ Mil and South African-based artist Michael Bars.

PRSP Launches First-Ever Virtual, Interactive and Nationwide Students’ PR Con

The Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP) is inviting public relations, communication, marketing and advertising  students all over the country to learn more about decoding the content we consume and preparing in the journey to PR for Good through an informative virtual adventure to the different stages of the content journey in the PRSP Students’ PR Con 2021.

The PRSP Students’ PR Con 2021 is the first-ever virtual, interactive, and nationwide edition of the Students’ PR Congress, the organization’s annual event for students to learn more about the public relations industry from leading practitioners in the field. With the theme “Decoding Content: The Journey to PR for Good”, this year’s Students’ PR Con aims to help participants navigate the new media landscape and tackle the three different stages of the content journey, which are: (1) Capture and Consume, (2) Curate and Converse, and (3) Create and Care.