Livestock Philippines and Aquaculture Philippines 2024 Highlight Innovation and Expertise to Empower the Industry

Informa Markets in the Philippines is optimistic that this year’s Livestock Philippines and Aquaculture Philippines will empower stakeholders from both subsectors to adopt technology and enter new markets, helping fuel economic growth at the regional and national levels. On its opening day on 22 May 2024 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila, Livestock Philippines and Aquaculture Philippines highlight the importance of innovation and technology to develop sustainable farms and improve the livestock and aquaculture production in the country.

The opening ceremony was officiated by Ms. Rungphech Chitanuwat, the Country General Manager of Informa Markets in the Philippines and is graced by Honorable Senator Francis “Tol” Tolentino and Undersecretary for Livestock of the Department of Agriculture, Deogracias Victor Savellano, who represented Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. 

"We are optimistic that this year's Livestock Philippines and Aquaculture Philippines will play a pivotal role in unlocking the substantial potential of the Philippine livestock and aquaculture subsectors. Through a comprehensive showcase of exhibits, seminars, and workshops, Informa Markets aims to highlight the most recent advancements, technologies, and market trends at Livestock Philippines and Aquaculture Philippines," expressed Ms. Rungphech Chitanuwat, the Country General Manager of Informa Markets in the Philippines. 

Celebrate All Things Pokémon at Pokeverse with Iconic Headliners Veronica Taylor and Jason Paige

Pokeverse, a Pokémon-themed event meticulously crafted by fans for fans, is set to celebrate the world-renowned Pokémon fandom in the Philippines. Organized in collaboration with the country's top Pokémon licensed distributors and collectors such as Hobby Stadium and Arken, the event will take place from May 31 to June 2, 2024, at the Megatrade Hall, SM Megamall. Dive into the Pokémon Universe, exploring a variety of interactive activities, gaming tournaments, cosplay showcases, and live performances, all in one spectacular venue with the presence of our cherished celebrities Myrtle Sarrosa, Robi Domingo, and Tim Yap.

BEVi celebrates 18th Year Expanding To More Products and Businesses

Makers of the successful brand Kojie.san, Beauty Elements Ventures, Inc. (BEVI). is celebrating 18 years in the business which they have also expanded into more business ventures. Even during the pandemic, they found a new opportunity for essential items like alcohol and anti-bacterial soaps that were very much needed during those times.

Now that they are almost two decades, they continue to expand their reach with the introduction of new ventures that will also entice new customers as well as further strengthen bonds with loyal customers. They remain to have the biggest growth with health and beauty products like Kojie.san and its variants, and now they also have opened a new product line dedicated for pet nutrition and pet care.

Acer Swift 14 AI: A New Breed of Laptop

Powered by Snapdragon X Series Platforms, the Swift 14 AI ushers in a new AI era with brand new experiences

Acer today launched its first Copilot+ PC with the Swift 14 AI laptop, in collaboration with Microsoft and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., ushering in a new AI era with brand new user experiences and AI capabilities on Windows 11. The Swift 14 AI has multiple device models, powered by Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus platforms[1], and both feature one of the world’s fastest NPUs for laptops to enable on-device AI processing. Users can streamline everyday tasks with smarter PC functions and tackle complex workloads more effectively. 

“Engineered for AI from the inside out, the Swift 14 AI is the first among many Acer Copilot+ PCs to come,” said Jerry Kao, COO, Acer Inc. “These next-generation AI PCs see significant leaps in AI processing power, unlocking brand new experiences that we know users will love.” 

Rising Tigers Magazine Reached New Milestone With 4th Magazine Signing Event

The 4th Magazine Signing of Rising Tigers Magazine this year held today at National Book Store, SM Megamall with the current featured leaders headed by Editor-in-chief  Grace Bondad Nicolas. 

Featured leaders includes Cory Navarro, Camille Navarro Makasiar, Anna Magkawas, John Calub, Jenny Lin Maaño Ngai, Millet Cruz and Merle Mendoza Balicao. 

The event was the most well attended celebration since the scholars of philanthropist Cory Navarro showed their support and the followers of social media sensation Millet Cruz strongly head to the venue for their idol. 

XG Embarks On Debut World Tour - XG 1st World Tour “The first HOWL”

XG has announced details of their highly anticipated first world tour kicking off in May 2024 titled XG 1st WORLD TOUR “The first HOWL”. The seven-member HIPHOP/R&B-inspired girl group consisting of JURIN, CHISA, HINATA, HARVEY, JURIA, MAYA, and COCONA are set to launch their global trek in Osaka, Japan on May 18 and 19 and head to a number of Asian cities, including Yokohama, Singapore, Seoul, Taipei, Bangkok, Manila, Kuala Lumpur and more.  

Promoted by AEG Presents Asia and Ovation Productions, tickets for XG 1st WORLD TOUR “The first HOWL” Landing at Manila are priced from PHP 4,000. Fan club pre-sale begins May 24 (Friday), 12PM PHT and general on-sale will take place on May 25 (Saturday), 12PM PHT via ticketnet.com.ph. 

XG debuted in March 2022 with their 1st Single ‘Tippy Toes’, since then, they have performed on numerous international stages and media outlets, in countries including the United States, Japan, Korea, Australia, Singapore, the UAE, Malaysia and China. They were the first Japanese artists to have charted 1st place on the U.S. Billboard chart "Hot Trending Songs Powered by Twitter" and the first Japanese girl group to grace the cover of U.S. Billboard magazine.  

Top AI Camera Phone HONOR Magic6 Pro Now Available Nationwide with FREE HONOR Watch GS3!

You may now get the World’s No. 1 AI Camera Phone HONOR Magic6 Pro for only Php 59,999 with FREE HONOR Watch GS3 worth Php 11,999 until May 31, 2024! 

HONOR Philippines PR Manager Pao Oga, Retail Sales Director Tom Yuan, Bluelite Purchasing Manager Hyacinth Simbulan, Operations Manager Joseph Chua, HONOR Philippines Brand Manager Joepy Libo-on, Bluelite Retail Sales Manager Arvee Setubal, and SM City San Lazaro Assistant Mall Manager Darcy P. Royo 

Leading smart devices provider in the Philippines, HONOR, continues to expand all over in the country as it opens its latest HONOR Experience Store in SM City San Lazaro. It marked also the First Day Sale of the impressive HONOR Magic6 Pro, dubbed as the Top AI Camera Phone available in the market, currently priced at Php 59,999. 

“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” Honors Workers, Offers Free Ride on Labor Day, Pays Tribute to An Iconic Filipino Symbol, and blazed across Metro Manila for One Ride of Glory

Watch the film's trailer

Filipinos were in for a wild ride as Warner Bros. Pictures, in anticipation of the opening of "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga," unveiled the Furiosa jeepney, which offered free rides to commuters on Labor Day, May 1, as a celebration of all workers who use the essential vehicle in their daily commute to work. The one-of-a-kind ride is a concept that explores both the post-apocalyptic look of the Mad Max vehicles and the ingenuity of the Filipino design. The jeepney activation pays homage to the iconic Philippine mode of transport and hopes to honor it by giving it a global spotlight.

Canon to hold a free filmmaking workshop with Filipino director Zig Dulay

Calling all aspiring filmmakers! Learn from award-winning Filipino director Zig Dulay through Canon Marketing Philippines’ filmmaking workshop on May 24 and 25, 2024, at Henry’s Photo Fiesta, One Ayala Mall, Makati.

During the workshop, Dulay will share his creative workflow from scriptwriting, planning, and post-production and give tips for young filmmakers. Participants will also get the chance to practice hands-on with the line-up of Canon’s EOS R system and Cinema EOS camera and Cine-Lenses at the Canon booth.

“Storytelling has always been a passion of mine, so to be at a place where I can share my experience and knowledge with young filmmakers is very exciting. It’s very important to uplift and empower Filipino creativity through hands-on workshops, especially when they’re initiated by iconic brands like Canon,” shared Dulay.

Watch the official trailer for Jon M. Chu’s big-screen adaptation of “Wicked,” starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo

Get ready to fly and defy gravity. Watch the fantastical trailer for “Wicked,” the big-screen adaptation of the record-breaking Broadway musical of the same title. “Wicked” the movie features an all-star cast led by Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, and Ariana Grande as Glinda.  

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/_IlCe9jFO1g?si=kXERunIYnHcjsEOI

“I want people to see ‘Wicked’ and experience it in a way they’ve never experienced it before,” says director Jon M. Chu. “I want them to feel what I felt going into that theater for the first time. I want to make them laugh, to make them sing, to make them feel that after they’ve watched it they’ve been changed for good.”

“Wicked” is the untold story of the witches of Oz. The movie adaptation stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart. The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths.