VBW Artistic Director Christian Struppeck brings the famous musical by Alain Boublil & Claude-Michel Schönberg in the spectacular new version as the opening production at the Raimund Theatre, a 128-year old newly renovated theatre with Miss Saigon as the first musical to reopen it.
The top-notch cast are as follows:
SIM cards are among the smallest consumer items in the world, weighing around 4 grams each. However, with approximately 4.5 billion SIM cards manufactured every year[1], their combined weight represents an estimated 20,000 tons of plastic and other polymers, or the equivalent weight of 4000 jeepneys.
Together with its partner, Thales, Globe has deployed Eco-SIM cards starting November 2021, made from 100% recycled materials including polystyrene waste from refrigerators, diverting this waste stream from landfills.
In launching the “ASMR Experience the Philippines” Project, the DOT aims to bring people to certain destinations through ASMR videos that explore the natural sounds of a place, allowing one to tune into nature and be fully present in the moment.
The Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology (QJEP) defines Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) as a “special perceptual phenomenon in which some people can experience a tingling, static-like sensation in response to some certain auditory or visual stimulations”. It brings a pleasant feeling that one experiences in response to certain sounds, visuals, feelings, or descriptions. The sensation leads to contentment and relaxation.
As the e-commerce industry rapidly grows, so do the avenues and opportunities for digital MSMEs to stand out. With this need to adapt quickly, Shopee recently held its Shopee Seller Operations Excellence Awards to recognize sellers who performed exceptionally during Shopee’s mega sales and campaigns in the final quarter of last year.
With three categories based on what helped paved the way for their success, these sellers maximized the tools and tailor-fit platform features Shopee provides in order to emerge as among the fastest-growing sellers in the platform:
DCME President Eric Alberto points to a Moody’s report that gave a stable outlook to Asia Pacific’s telecommunications sector over the next 12-18 months, which in part will be driven by the early gains from 5G adoption.
“As we transition to a digital world, where consumers will move from 4G to 5G, we would like to think that we are getting the better end and the higher number of customers into our services,” Alberto said.
Featuring up-and-coming singer-songwriter and rapper raven, Maris Racal’s latest single “Pumila Ka” asserts the internet-breaking star’s knack for capturing the zeitgeist and shaking up outdated conventions in mainstream music.
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| Trusted homebuilder BRIA Homes continues to provide top quality homes of choice to Filipinos nationwide. |
Each new calendar year brings fresh resolve and determination to make changes in one’s life—from recharging career goals to upgrading to a new residence. With the pandemic now seen as a manageable threat, it’s no surprise that people are looking forward to a more productive and stable 2022.
One big step that they may undertake is buying their very first home. While finding a cozy and comfortable place to live is quite easily the goal, the search for it can be an exciting but specially challenging experience. Prospective homebuyers do not wake up one day and decide to invest their savings in the first house they like. There are key factors in the planning process such as location, affordability, and commitment.
Filipino singer-songwriter Jarlo Bâse is ready to carve his own lane in the music industry with the release of “Kalapati,” his first official single under Sony Music Philippines.
Recorded at Sonic State Audio, “Kalapati” doesn’t sound like a total diversion from his previous releases, but it has a more pristine quality to it as far as production is concerned. The laid-back tune finds the promising newcomer embracing a lighthearted but soulful direction while remaining adept in making accessible R&B/pop music that yields ecstatic returns.
The updated report entitled “Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Scheme Assessment for Plastic Packaging Waste in the Philippines”, WWF-Philippines proposes an EPR scheme where the responsibility of implementing the scheme for building high-quality recycling capacity should be assumed by an industry-led, non-profit Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO), acting as the system operator, with strict monitoring and control systems carried out by the government.
The top Philippine firm placed first in 5G improvement over 4G for Games Experience, and second in 5G improvement over 4G for Video Experience, owing to its massive investments in network improvements.
At its 2021 awards, independent global standard Opensignal recognized Globe for having the largest uplift in mobile multiplayer gaming experience, with an improvement of 65.2%. 5G Video experience with Globe was also elevated to a rating of excellent, with an uplift of 32.8% better than 4G.
The results highlight impressive improvements in user experience that can be achieved through extensive investments in 5G, which can deliver internet speeds up to 100 times faster than 4G. It also has less lag, making it suitable for video streaming and gaming.
