Dev Patel is the director, writer and lead actor in his directorial debut “Monkey Man.”

Oscar® nominee Dev Patel (“Lion,” ”Slumdog Millionaire”) achieves an astonishing, tour-de-force feature directing debut with an action thriller about one man’s quest for vengeance against the corrupt leaders who murdered his mother and continue to systemically victimize the poor and powerless, in “Monkey Man.”

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/L-Sc3Hzw_a4?si=gFIOLaZR4o3j5cvb

The film, certified Fresh on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, has been earning rave reviews. One of the film’s earliest fans? Patel’s fellow multi-hyphenate, director-writer-actor-producer Jordan Peele (“Get Out,” “Us,” “Nope”). 

Makesense Asia launches groundbreaking tech product: Jobs_that_makesense Asia empowering Southeast Asians to discover purpose-driven careers that resonate with their aspirations!

Jobs_that_makesense Asia signifies a significant milestone in the realm of job opportunities, poised to revolutionize the landscape of impact-driven careers across the region.

Makesense Asia proudly announces the official debut of its inaugural tech product, Jobs_that_makesense Asia. This groundbreaking platform signifies a significant milestone in the realm of job opportunities, poised to revolutionize the landscape of impact-driven careers across the region.

Established in 2015 in Manila, Makesense Asia has been a leading force in supporting social entrepreneurship initiatives such as Sinaya Cup, Carego and Uproots, while empowering over 50,000 students across the Philippines to engage in volunteering for the common good. 

With the launch of Jobs_that_makesense Asia, Makesense extends its mission to empower individuals by connecting them with meaningful job opportunities.

“We have reached a stage where we can empower every young person to make a meaningful contribution to society. Through makesense, you can volunteer for causes close to your hearts, with Jobs_that_makesense, you have the opportunity to forge a career that actively drives positive change.” states Léa Klein, Founder and President of makesense Asia. 

Léa Klein, President of Makesense Asia

Until now, Jobs_that_makesense exclusively operated in France and amassed a remarkable user base of 2 million users and 6,000 recruiters, facilitating over 350,000 job matchings. Now, with its introduction to Southeast Asia, the platform arrives at a pivotal moment. As the region anticipates a surge in sustainability-linked jobs estimated to reach 30 million by 2030, Jobs_that_makesense Asia steps in to bridge the gap between opportunities and talents.

'We're not just matching individuals with jobs; we're sparking a cultural revolution towards a sustainable and socially-conscious economy.' She continues, 'Our goal is to make careers in impact not only desirable but accessible to people from diverse backgrounds and regions. Since launching three months ago, our platform features over 300 monthly job postings, with 60% targeting the Philippines market. This highlights the remarkable expansion of the impact and sustainability sector in the Philippines.'"

Jobs_that_makesense Asia offers an extensive suite of services tailored for both job seekers and recruiters. For job seekers, the platform serves as a central hub for finding impact-related job opportunities, offering resources for skill development and sharing inspiring narratives from industry professionals. "During our launch, we were amazed by the high demand for job opportunities coming from the Philippines. Students and young professionals in the country are actively seeking purpose-driven career opportunities, and we are committed to ensuring they find a job that matches their aspirations," adds Léa Klein.

Recruiters benefit from a streamlined recruitment process, with access to tools for managing job openings, scheduling interviews, and promoting training programs directly on the platform, all free of charge.

As Jobs_that_makesense Asia embarks on its transformative journey, the team remains steadfast in its commitment to continuous improvement and adaptation. "This platform is a collaborative effort," says Léa Klein. "We welcome feedback and collaboration with the impact ecosystem as this platform is made for them."

For more information and to join the Jobs_that_makesense Asia community, visit Jobs_that_makesense Asia.

Celebrating Good Food, Brands, and More With Tastesetters Victors Night

Filipino food indeed has variety and history which makes it really special especially for all of us Filipinos. Last April, I was able to attend the Tastesetters Victors Night held at Yuchengco Museum at RCBC Plaza. The Muesum was made into a huge dining hall where priceless Filipino art are also in display. The venue was also filled with Filipino elements designed to be a showcase a Pinoy fiesta which is a huge part of our food culture.

Tastesetters Victors Night was made in celebrating the brands and people who have contributed a lot to the food and beverage industry and pushing it forward to new heights. And indeed, they wanted to make a mark with a creative presentation and artistic renditions of Pinoy cuisine and flavors to make it a night to remember.

Sunshine Cruz Shows Ageless Beauty as the Face of Thiocell Glutathione Lozenge

It's Amazing to see that even many years has passed, Sunshine Cruz still looks young and radiant as ever which she attributes to healthy living, avoiding negativity and having healthy food and supplements that keeps her beautiful and healthy always. 

Recently, she is launched as the new endorser of Thiocell Glutathione Lozenge by Brady Pharma Inc. At 46, she is active in acting with an upcoming movie, "My Stepmother's Lover" showing soon this year and working with young actors like Kiko Estrada, Martin del Rosario. She is also a hands-on mom of three daughters who are also coming of age and remains very close with them.

SGV Knowledge Institute spearheads Climate Convergence forum, calls for climate resilience, low-carbon economy transition

The SGV Knowledge Institute, led by SGV & Co.’s Sustainability team, spearheaded a forum entitled Climate Convergence: Actions toward a Resilient Future at Shangri-La The Fort, Manila on April 25, 2024 with Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga as the keynote speaker.

The event delved into the impact of climate change and how it is becoming more visible and pronounced, with businesses facing unprecedented physical and transition risks. However, there are opportunities to be found for strategic positioning and growth amid these risks. Given the situation, SGV & Co. recognizes the critical need to educate and equip enterprises in the Philippines with essential knowledge and strategies to enhance climate resilience as a competitive advantage and growth strategy.

YGIG, PLUUS Release Cosmic Back-To-Back Comeback Single “Universe”

YGIG and PLUUS dropped back-to-back cosmic and LSS-inducing singles that will surely make both WeGo and SUM fandoms go wild and crazy.

The two powerhouse groups in the P-Pop scene unveiled their respective singles, both titled “Universe”

YGIG’s “Universe” was written by YGIG members themselves. They aimed to spotlight the celebration of individuality and uniqueness. Their intent was to underscore the importance of self-acceptance and embracing one's own identity, advocating against comparison and the pressure to conform. The essence conveyed is that everyone possesses their own distinct and personal universe. "YGIG's Universe" is a soft-pop track infused with a blend of dancehall rhythms and soothing guitar melodies, offering an easily accessible listening experience. Through this song, YGIG has established another layer of their artistic identity. Building upon their previous releases, "Universe" propels listeners beyond their existing repertoire. (WATCH YGIG’s ‘Universe’ Special Video HERE)

Walang Biro Sa Banyuhay Thesis Production All Set On May 11-12

Have a glimpse of the insect that started everything: 

a new and chaotic life of the Salangsang family. 

Grenda Salangsang was once a call center agent and the family's breadwinner until she grew more legs than what we expect of humans. 

She grew in size — her image far from normal, far from acceptable. Grenda, who was once a daughter, is now an insect. 

Why was she given this new life as an insect? 

How did it happen? 

Until when will her and her family run away from the reality that slowly eats away the life they once knew?

“Tarot” drums up scares as unsuspecting moviegoers find out their fate

Tarot brought nightmares to life at The Grove in Los Angeles, California, as they pranked unsuspecting moviegoers with the monsters of Tarot bursting from behind seemingly ordinary movie posters. Watch their reactions in the “Theater Scare Prank” featurette.

Watch the featurette here: https://youtu.be/dlalfU4ERE0

Director-writers Anna Halberg and Spenser Cohen also aimed to terrify each other when they started working on Tarot. “That's when we know that something is working,” Halberg says. “If we go like, ‘Oh gosh, that's horrifying!!’ Then we're like, ‘Yeah, let’s do that!’”

Could AI Work With Dance? G-Force Makes It Possible!

With Artificial Intelligence or AI now growing to be part of everyday lives, from visual arts, graphic design, video, who knew that it can also be used in dance. Yes, dance being a performance art can now be integrated with AI to further advance the craft.

G-Force, known as one of the best dance group and school in the country makes a interesting move to showcase their moves with the AI. How would they do it, that is one of the things they will showcase with their upcoming projects.

Once of which is their biggest and grandest Summer Dance Workshop this June and July using the hashtag #MovingForwardWithAl. The G-Force Project gathers all of its classes for a culminating future ready dance performance to be held at The Theater at Solaire on July 7 and 28. 

“We know that Al is a game changer,” G-Force artistic director Georcelle Dapat-Sy said. “As performers, where do we position ourselves? How do we co-exist with Al? How will it help and at the same time affect us?”

“G-Force is more than just dance!!! It’s about character building and self-discovery. You come to our classes looking for that sense of belonging and come out having that sense of becoming.”

How HONOR Magic6 Pro’s AI features drive the smartphone brand to be no.1 in China

HONOR is fast-growing with the AI integration of HONOR Magic6 Pro! Coming to the Philippines on May 8! #MagicAICameraPhone #HONORMagic6Pro 

HONOR, the eminent global provider of smart devices, clinched the top spot among leading smartphone brands in the latest study conducted by the International Data Corporation (IDC). According to Antonio Wang, Vice President at IDC, HONOR secured a remarkable 17% share in the charts, with a staggering Year-over-Year (YoY) shipments surge of 123.3% in Quarter 1, 2024. 

The recent debut of the HONOR Magic6 Pro in China witnessed First Quarter shipments surpassing the combined shipments of its predecessors in the initial two quarters. This achievement is attributed to its cutting-edge AI functionalities. Excitingly, the HONOR Magic6 Pro is set to hit the Philippines market on May 8.