Catch ‘em all at the Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Meet & Greet at Robinsons Manila from December 10-25

Get ready to meet your favorite Pokémon in real life this December at Robinsons Malls nationwide! In celebration of the release of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, fans of all ages will be able to interact and take pictures with the newest starters–Sprigatito, Fuecoco, Quaxly–alongside the fan favorite Pikachu and the lechon-inspired Lechonk on December 10-11 at Robinsons Magnolia, December 17-18 at Robinsons Metro East, and December 24-25 at Robinsons Las Piñas.

Various Robinsons malls will also have a Pokémon Goods corner in participating Toys R Us branches: Robinsons Manila, Galleria, Magnolia, Metro East, Las Piñas, Galleria South, Antipolo, Iloilo, Galleria Cebu, and Bacolod. Purchase official Pokémon products including games, cards, toys, and other awesome merch perfect for gifting this holiday season.

IT’S A WRAP! Celebrate the Holidays With Homegrown Southeast Asian Stories on Netflix

Southeast Asia is home to a host of rich cultures and unique stories. This festive season, Netflix brings viewers authentically-told tales that best represent the vibrant storytelling from across this region. From laugh-out-loud comedies and deeply moving documentaries to fantastical sci-fi flicks, here are our top picks for your year-end holiday viewing pleasure.

Space-Ta hosts a listening party for the release of his retro-futuristic album, Flight of the White Rekusasu

Electronic avant-pop artist Space-Ta threw a listening party at Whitespace Manila on November 18, 2022 to celebrate the upcoming release of his full-length debut album, Flight of the White Rekusasu.

Incorporating genre-blurring soundscapes with intricate beats and retro-futurist production, Space-Ta’s 8-track record blasted through the speakers as the audience enjoyed free-flowing cocktails and drinks against a backdrop of minimalist, underground club scene.

Shopee granted a teacher’s wish of providing school chairs to over a thousand students in Palawan

One of the Barangay Shopee winners, Barangay Punta Baja from Rizal, Palawan, received 1,200 school chairs from Shopee. Hundreds of students welcomed Shopee as they delivered their surprise gift to Jose P. Rizal National High School, requested by one of the teachers of the school, Sitti Halima Adges. 

Hon. Roselito Macahipay, Barangay Captain of Punta Baja shared, “Naiintindihan namin na ang edukasyon ay may malaking epekto sa kinabukasan ng mga bata. Maraming salamat sa Shopee sa ipinagkaloob niyo, na may puso at malasakit sa mga estudyante at paaralan.”

Watch their story here.

Globe, PHINMA Education Collaborate on Closing Learning Gaps with Mobile Solutions

In the face of historic setbacks caused by the pandemic, educational institutions and schools around the world are trying to maximize technology, harnessing its power to ensure continuity of education, close learning gaps, and meet the diverse needs of students in today’s hybrid learning setup.

PHINMA Education has accomplished this goal, quickly pivoting to meet learning needs and collaborating with Globe Business to empower students to continue learning even amidst disruptions. 

Celebrate Together this Holiday Season with LifeWear

Gift giving comes easy this holiday season with LifeWear. Japanese global apparel retailer UNIQLO has exciting offers, novelties, and events throughout November and December. 

“One of the most enduring Christmas traditions in the Philippines is gift-giving. It is the perfect way to show our love and care for each other. When we give to each other, we celebrate togetherness this holiday season. We hope that our special offers, promotions, and events in the coming weeks can add more warmth and comfort to everyone’s lives,” says UNIQLO Philippines COO, Geraldine Sia. 

A Race To Remember: TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Vios Cup’s Engine-Revving Finale

Toyota Motor Philippines concluded this year’s TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) Vios Cup with an unforgettable final weekend.

Around 55 racers across the Super Sporting, Sporting, and Promotional classes of Circuit Championship and Autocross Challenge all gathered at the Clark International Speedway last November 19, 2022, yet again for the ultimate finale of this year’s TGR Vios Cup season.

It was a season finale to remember as many of the last leg’s teams ultimately sustained their momentum to win podium finishes for their racing teams. Successfully pushing the pedal to the metal are the second leg’s top finishers, who took home the championship for their respective categories.