Experience the unseen at SM Southmall’s The Blackout Zone

SM Cares recently launched its first-ever immersive exhibit that aims to promote blind awareness, The Blackout Zone, as part of its goal of creating a welcoming and caring environment for persons with disabilities, including the blind and the visually impaired, in all of its developments. The launch was held last October 6 at SM Southmall in Las Pinas City.

“On October 13 we will be celebrating World Sight Day, which focuses on global attention on vision impairement, including blindness With SM Cares, and through your help, we want to create a different kind of exhibit called The Blackout Zone. Through this, we will be able to experience the daily challenges of our fellow Filipinos who are visually impaired. This will allow us to broaden our knowledge on how we can help create an inclusive environment for them,” said Engr. Bien C. Mateo, senior vice president of SM Supermalls and program director of SM Cares Committee on Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). 

WATCH: The Medical City shows what it means to be a partner in health and in sickness

What makes an ideal life partner? Some say that a partner should be kind and caring, helping you through tough times while celebrating the high moments with you. Others say that a lasting partnership is built on a foundation of open communication, trust, and respect. With a reliable partner by one’s side, one can truly live life to the fullest and face any challenge with the assurance that someone will be there to take care of them.

The Medical City (TMC), the largest healthcare network in the Philippines, recently launched a campaign honoring these ideal partners which symbolize its brand philosophy “Where Patients are Partners”. This means that in TMC, the patient is viewed not merely as a problem to be solved, but as a partner in his or her own health.

Ne-Yo Live In Concert Coming To Manila January 2023

Three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning R&B superstar and iconic songwriter NE-YO is coming to Manila for his 'Live in Concert' tour on January 23, 2023 at the Araneta Coliseum, where he will perform classics along with new music. Presented by Wilbros Live. Tickets will go on-sale on October 15 via TicketNet.com.ph and TicketNet outlets nationwide.

NE-YO recently released his long-awaited, eighth studio album, Self Explanatory, which includes collaborations with Yung Bleu, Jeremih, Trippie Redd and Zae France along with standout singles such as “You Got The Body,” “Stay Down,” “Don’t Love Me,” and more.

Over the course of his illustrious career, NE-YO has sold a cumulative 20+ million adjusted albums worldwide. His first single, 2005’s “So Sick,” hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and was certified quadruple-platinum. Since then, he has racked up a collection of hit singles – including “Sexy Love,” “Closer,” “Because of You,” “Miss Independent” and “Push Back” featuring Bebe Rexha and Stefflon Don. 

Reload your beep™ via ShopeePay

MORE WAYS TO LOAD. beep™ gives cardholders more ways to top up with its newest digital banking and e-wallet partner Shopee through its ShopeePay wallet feature. Present in the signing ceremony are Martin Yu, Director of Shopee Philippines; Jonathan Juan Moreno, President & CEO of AF Payments Inc.; and Sharon Fong, Chief Commercial Officer of AF Payments Inc.

beep™ operator AF Payments Inc. is bringing commuters another option to top up their card with its newest e-wallet partner ShopeePay. By using ShopeePay for beep transactions, users can enjoy the convenience of reloading in a few taps and even earn cashbacks during special promotions.

Singaporean-Filipino pop star Ysa Yaneza releases music video for her new single “1Nightwitu”

Singaporean-Filipino singer-songwriter Ysa Yaneza has released the music video for her new single “1Nightwitu.” 

Helmed by new filmmaker Jaig D. Guzman, the visuals showcase the R&B/electro-pop artist having the time of her life with friends and a guy she just met in the club.

“For this music video, I was drawn to earthy tones, giving those late Y2K vibes,” says the indie pop star.  “What the director brought was kind of a modern twist to all of these nostalgic inspo that I had. I wanted the music video to really convey female empowerment.”

Nicole Laurel Set To Launch 'Bawal'

BAKIT MASARAP KAPAG BAWAL?

“Minsan nababaliw, 

Kadalasan ay lasing

Ayaw tanggapin

Na hindi ka nga akin.”

So, what’s it all worth?— does the poisoned vine indeed breed finer wine? — is this thing we “love” even worth fighting for? Perhaps if it was so “bawal” then maybe it wasn’t borne out of love at all… 

Bakit nga ba masarap kapag bawal?

It had been a little while since noted multi-talented Nicole Laurel got back in the recording cycle. She didn’t stop writing new songs. In fact, there are dozens in progress. For this upcoming single 'BAWAL,' she collaborated with a co-musician she had met nearly 9 years ago but never really had the opportunity to write with— guitarist/ multi-instrumentalist Gabe Dandan. During an impromptu jam, he put down the guitar and began playing keys. Nicole began humminhinstantaneous melody and lyrics— the initial songwriting for “Bawal” was done in about 30 minutes.

Get Ready To Explore Hong Kong With "The Marvels in Hong Kong" Roving Exhibition

Now that many are traveling outside the country, one of the destinations that many would like to go to is Hong Kong which is known to be a favorite travel destination for many in Southeast Asia especially the Philippines. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) is also celebrating their 25th anniversary along with the The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Jakarta (HKETO Jakarta), together with the Hong Kong Tourism Board wants to welcome guests with a showcase of exciting things about Hong Kong.

Obsessed With Korean Drama? Viu Original's K-Love Knows That Feeling!

It's undeniable that many are hooked with the K-Drama craze that has caused an emergence of demand for content, merchandise, and a lot of stuff by fans who can get enough of the stories which also many countries got hooked as well. With streaming services like Viu, K-Drama has a huge audience share and social impact. This situation made Viu look into the lives of fans and make it into an original show called K-Love.

The show is created by celebrated Hollywood producer Corinna Vistan, who previously worked at Marvel Studios as a Content Producer for theatrical releases and lent her expertise to record-setting blockbusters such as Avengers: Endgame and Ant-Man and the Wasp. It is directed by Bobby Yan, a seven-time Emmy-award winner.

Leah Halili teams up with The Ransom Collective girls on breezy pop track “Clear To Me”

Filipina singer-songwriter Leah Halili teams up with her fellow The Ransom Collective bandmates Lily and Muriel Gonzales on “Clear To Me,” a dreamy pop tune inspired by her relationship with now-husband, Nikee Banares. 

Produced by Carlos Castano, Halili’s new single captures the feeling of romantic affection and how it blooms into something more divine over time. Buoyed by breezy chords and delicate melodies, “Clear To Me” is a beguiling piece of work that was written from the four corners of her bedroom—about the same time her debut single “Fourth of July” was made.

KonsultaMD and National Bookstore partner for student health this back-to-school season

Leading telemedicine platform KonsultaMD and the country’s most beloved books and supplies retail chain National Book Store are all set to ensure that students are physically and mentally fit as they return to face-to-face classes.

For every minimum purchase of P299 at National Book Store, consumers can get a free one-month KonsultaMD health plan for up to five family members. This promo is available in over 214 NBS branches, as well as Art Bar and Kids Ink stores nationwide.

As a special offer, KonsultaMD is also giving away a complimentary Mental Health session with a licensed psychologist for every minimum purchase of P499 in any Art Bar branch. This intends to address mental health issues and burnout among students.