Announces Manila And Cebu Concerts In May 2019

Independent singer, songwriter, producer, and pop visionary Lauv who is currently on a headline US tour and doing select dates opening for Ed Sheeran has announced that he will be returning to Asia in May 2019 with a run of extensive dates throughout the region including performances in Manila and Cebu on May 20 and 21; respectively. This will be Lauv’s third time returning to Asia, second run of headline dates after touring with Ed in the Fall of 2017.

Produced by AEG Presents and Ovation Productions, the Pre-sale starts 14th November with general on-sale staring 23rd November for both the Manila and Cebu concerts.

"Ralph Breaks the Internet" Takes Video Arcade Friendship to the World Wide Web

Are you ready, internet?

On November 21, video game bad guy Ralph and fellow misfit Vanellope von Schweetz will be back on the big screen in Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2. In this follow-up to 2012's Wreck-It Ralph, the best pals leave the video arcade behind, venturing into the uncharted, expansive, and  fast-paced world of the internet—which can be both incredibly exciting and overwhelming, depending on who you ask.

Philippines paves the way for functional medicine in SEA through the first IFM conference in the region

Functional Medicine is experiencing a rapid development across the globe. In the Philippines, LifeScience Institute (LSI) champions this approach through various initiatives to educate, train and pursue research on Functional Medicine.

LSI collaborated with The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) to bring the first Advancing Functional Medicine (AFM) Conference in Southeast Asia, happening on November 16 and 17, at the Enderun Colleges in Taguig City.

Netflix Unveils 17 New Originals From Asia

Netflix marked its growing commitment to connect people around the world with Asian entertainment today at its first-ever content showcase in the region, “See What’s Next: Asia.” Netflix CEO Reed Hastings and Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos, as well as performers and creators from Netflix series and films, unveiled 17 new Asian original productions from Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, India and South Korea.

These projects join 100 new and returning originals across eight countries in Asia through 2019 as Netflix increases its investment in Asian storytellers, amplifying their voices to the world. The announcements build on the momentum created by some of Netflix’s first forays into Asian storytelling released this year. Titles like crime thriller Sacred Games (India), anime series DEVILMAN crybaby (Japan) and variety comedy BUSTED! (Korea) have captivated Netflix members in 190 countries around the world.

Adventure becomes bigger in IMAX at SM Cinema as Ralph Breaks the Internet!

This November, IMAX at SM Cinema will transport you to the Internet world as Wreck-It-Ralph and Vanellope von Schweetz return for more adventure in Disney’s Ralph Breaks the Internet!

Set six years after Ralph and Vanellope saved the arcade from Turbo’s vengeance, the Sugar Rush game was unplugged as the steering wheel controller breaks. During the shutdown, the residents of Sugar Rush were evacuated to other games while Ralph and Vanellope then discover a newly-installed Wi-Fi router in Mr. Litwak’s arcade. Due to curiosity on what the Wi-Fi router has to offer and in hope of looking for a steering wheel replacement, the two were instantly transported in the world of Internet. Will Ralph and Vanellope find success in the Internet and save Sugar Rush? Join them as the two encounter new cultures, worlds, and iconic characters from Disney, The Muppets, Star Wars, Marvel Comics and Pixar!

Rody Vera's Translation Of Jose Rivera's MARISOL Opens Tanghalang Ateneo's 40th Season On November 15-25

Tanghalang Ateneo, the longest-running theater company of the Loyola Schools of the Ateneo de Manila University, presents Marisol, its first mainstage production for its 40th Season: Sturm und Drang/Bagyo at Bagabag. The play, which earned Jose Rivera a 1993 Obie Award for Playwriting after its premiere in 1992, is born anew with the translation of Palanca Hall of Famer Rody Vera and the direction of up and coming dramatur and director Erika Estacio.

Marisol Perez is caught in the disorder of the world brought about by the senile God as she is left to fend for herself, without her guardian angel. She learns that the angels are waging a war against the Lord, to save humanity and reinstate order in the world. With her best friend June, June’s deranged brother Lenny, and some unusual faces she meets along the way, Marisol has to face the repercussions of the War of the Heavens, grappling with the fact that the faith that she has long relied on can no longer keep her safe.

2 Ways to Watch The Weeknd Live in Manila

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Can you feel it coming? We’re less than a month away from Grammy-winning artist The Weeknd’s first show in the Philippines! Catch him live on December 7, 2018 at the Mall of Asia Arena. Haven’t got your tickets yet? Here are some ideas on how you can get your hands on passes and join the highly anticipated music event!

1. Join the #GlobeTheWeeknd Weekend Sale

Mark your calendars for to get big, big discounts! On November 15-18, 2018, get your tickets at 50 percent off at any SM Tickets outlet or SMTickets.com. Choose up to 4 tickets from any section and save up to P47,700!