Starting April 15, the Chicken McNuggets Meal meets BT21, featuring 10-piece Chicken McNuggets with two servings of the fan-favorite Cajun Sauce. The meal also includes McDonald’s World Famous Fries and a side of Coke for a complete and satisfying dining experience.
But the excitement doesn’t end there! Each Chicken McNuggets Meal comes with a collectible BT21 surprise. Don’t miss the chance to complete the seven-piece set of KOYA, RJ, SHOOKY, MANG, CHIMMY, TATA, and COOKY collectibles.
One order of the Chicken McNuggets Meal Meets BT21 is priced at PHP 550 and already includes the complete meal, as well as a BT21 collectible you can choose from. For those who can’t get enough of the Cajun Sauce, McDonald’s gets you and has you covered – enjoy an extra order of the dipping sauce for only PHP 20.
The Chicken McNuggets Meal Meets BT21 is available* only via Dine-In, Take-Out,Drive-Thru and for delivery exclusively through the McDelivery PH App (toy availability may vary per branch).
Enjoy the McNuggets Meal Meets BT21 before its release, only through McDonald’s App
For those excited to enjoy the meal, the McDonald’s App has an early access offer you wouldn’t want to miss! Be sure to download the McDonald’s App to avail the meal from April 13-14.
Enjoy the early access by following these mechanics:
Once in-store, open the McDonald’s App and click on the “My Deals” tab
From the “My Deals” tab, click the exclusive McNuggets Meal Meets BT21 deal banner
Press “Redeem” when you’re ready to order at the front counter (for Dine-In and Take-Out), or Drive-Thru
Claim the meal for P550.00
Whether you’re a big Chicken McNuggets lover, have been patiently waiting for the Cajun Sauce’s comeback, or a over of all things BT21, enjoy the McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets Meets BT21 Meal, available starting today through Dine-In, Take-Out, Drive-Thru, and McDelivery!
*The Chicken McNuggets Meets BT21 Meal is not available for purchase through third-party applications such as GrabFood and foodpanda. It may also not be availed with purchases done through McDonald’s Send To Many, Large Food Orders, Birthday Party, and McDo Party Box.
I am MAD (Making A Difference) Volunteers Inc. (I am MAD), a nationwide nonprofit, non-governmental organization, announced it is now accepting volunteers to its ‘MAD Camps’ this year, open for all ages, especially to the Filipino youth and young professionals.
Recognized by the Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations (TAYO) Awards Foundation, ‘MAD Camp,’ the organization’s flagship program is a three-day outreach program where it gathers volunteers to facilitate values formation activities anchored on the Department of Education’s core advocacies.
The group engages school children ages 10-12 with tasks designed to promote positive Filipino traits and inspire them to see themselves as dreamers and future leaders with a volunteer heart. Volunteers usually stay in the beneficiary school to camp. The last day is set aside for local community immersion and exploration. Know more about MAD Camp here bit.ly/madcampinfokit2023.
With a minimal contribution and on a first come, first served basis, registration is now open via bit.ly/madcamp2023reg.
“A volunteer’s registration fee to a MAD Camp is not a payment for comfort. It is an investment for a lifetime experience,” said Christian Marx Rivero, I am MAD co-founder and chairman as he emphasized that joining the volunteer work of I am MAD is not for comfort but for the lessons they will gain in making a difference together with each other and the communities it serves.
With the theme ‘Reignite the MADgic: Celebrating 13 Years of Volunteerism,’ the NGO calls on everyone to rekindle their spark in serving, relight their paths forward, reawaken their vision together with the organization, renew their individual passions, and relive the MADgic of volunteerism for the community.
This year’s MAD Camps mark the return of its full face-to-face community engagements that was hampered by the COVID-19 pandemic.
As schools and provinces reopen for face-to-face activities, I am MAD is encouraging everyone to be part of its upcoming full in-person volunteer opportunities get ‘MAD’ in the following areas of the Philippines: Albay (April 28-30), Davao Oriental (April 28-30), Sarangani (May 5-7), North Cotabato ( June 9-11), Davao de Oro (July 21-23), Nueva Ecija (August 26-28), Quezon (September 15-17), Isabela (October 20-22), Negros Occidental (November 10-12), and Bukidnon (November 24-26).
About I am MAD (Making A Difference) Volunteers Inc.
I am MAD (Making A Difference) Volunteers Inc. (I am MAD) is a nationwide, volunteer-powered non-profit organization focused on mobilizing the Filipino citizens, especially the youth, in helping empower our younger generation to discover their dreams and passions, adopt a more values-oriented mindset, and eventually make a meaningful contribution to nation-building.
I am M.A.D. believes that even through our smallest positive habits and simplest acts of volunteerism, we can contribute to the betterment of our society.
The organization has been twice recognized as one of the Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations (TAYO)awardee in 2015 for its main program, I am M.A.D. Camp(under the Culture and Arts, Peace, and Human Development category); and a national finalist in 2018 for its MAD Talks events (under the Culture, Arts, and Heritage category).
Step inside Ayala Malls and you’ll immediately feel a tingle of excitement! Known for offering beyond the necessary, Ayala Malls commits to awaken amazing for mall patrons and visitors. Each mall is designed to be a lifestyle and cultural center that addresses not only your basic needs but provides you with leisure and recreational outlets as well. With creativity and diversity as main pillars, each Ayala mall is designed and developed with a unique and memorable concept in mind.
As the world continues to embrace its reopening, Ayala Malls is gifting customers with new brands opening in several of their branches, many of which are the first in the Philippines!
What’s new in Ayala Malls Manila Bay?
Ayala Malls’ largest shopping mall to date is housing more fashion brands with the arrival of HOKA’s first store in the Philippines, exclusive to Ayala Malls Manila Bay. Finally, runners have a new haven for their passion’s needs and wants! A favorite among many athletes and fitness personalities, the French-based label is known for its Meta-Rocker technology, which is designed to propel runners forward and encourage a more natural stride. HOKA is also famous for its cushioned running shoes. Empowering everyone to feel like they can fly, the store is designed with 300 overhead moving bulbs worth P16,000 pesos, giving its visitors a similar high and exhilaration of living your best adventure in wide open outdoor spaces.
What’s new in Ayala Center Cebu?
With its reputation as a prominent supplier of GPS technology, serving diverse markets such as aviation, marine, fitness, and outdoor recreation, Garmin is extending its reach with the opening of an exceptional new store in Ayala Center Cebu. This VisMin store sets itself apart by featuring a golf simulator – a first in Southeast Asian stores, providing customers in the region with an unparalleled shopping experience. Through the simulator, Golf enthusiasts can visualize and appreciate the Garmin golf devices with revolutionary advancements, ranging from launch monitors, range finders, and smartwatches that offer crucial insights and data, enabling golfers to achieve their best performance, regardless of age or skill level, from the driving range to the final putt.
What’s new in Alabang Town Center?
Without a doubt, active living is back! Not that it ever left. But nowadays, activities like running, fitness, and other sports and outdoor activities are more present than ever. In addition to the roster of fitness brands launching all over Ayala Malls is Nike—the iconic sportswear that never stops evolving! Being the innovator that they are now, they are opening Nike Live, a first-in-the-Philippines experiential store concept, in April 2023 at The Corte in Alabang Town Center.
For foodies everywhere, Kiwami opens its first South store in Alabang Town Center. Located in Corte de las Palmas, it features four Japanese masters in one space. Their menu combines all concepts making ordering convenient.
How about a comfort food classic? Tiong Bahru is bringing its award-winning Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice to the table at Alabang Town Center, its first branch in the South. Located in the Upper Ground Corte Expansion, the globally-acclaimed restaurant is a Michelin Bib Gourmand Awardee 5 consecutive years from 2017.
What’s new in Glorietta?
A favorite lifestyle destination located at the heart of Makati CBD, Glorietta continues to bring the best offerings to fashionistas, art enthusiasts, coffee aficionados and thrill seekers to name a few!
Its name mirrors sophistication and class— just like the brand! La Vie en Rose celebrates women through products that fit real life and provide comfort to body and soul, while making shopping for lingerie, swimwear, sleepwear fun and effortless. Founded in 1985 by Harry Karren in Canada, the brand has gained a niche for itself on a global scale and is now the leading Canadian specialty lingerie retailer. This year, it finally opened its first home in the Philippines in Glorietta — one of its first in Asia.
Art and fashion find a home in this unique, hybrid brand of sorts. The RVCA name (pronounced: rew-ka) was developed first and foremost out of the “v” and “a” = which symbolizes the balance of opposites and how they coexist: nature x industrialization, woman x man, past x present…future. today. tomorrow. life. It is a design-driven lifestyle brand which combines art, music and fashion in an original way. What’s more, this is also another first in the Philippines!
Feel like going on a Korean escape? You’re in luck because Korea’s largest coffee chain, Paik’s Coffee, is now in the Philippines. Founded in 2006 by celebrity chef Jong Won Paik, the franchise serves great Korean coffee with a variety of options, including Espresso, Americano, Caramel Macchiato, Cafe Mocha, and Condensed Milk Latte. There are also non-coffee options including Chocolate Latte and Green Tea Latte.
Enjoy active living through play and discovery at the recently launched Omniverse, one of four educational attractions of the Philippine Amusement and Entertainment Corporation (PAEC) in Ayala Malls. Marvel and learn from this 3,000 sqm museum, home to the biggest all-original, colossal lot of the BIGGEST collectibles in the Philippines – designed to inspire its guests through the virtues each showcased superhero personifies. See you at Japan Town, Roof Deck!
What’s New in TriNoma?
Ayala Malls continues to usher the most amazing lifestyle experiences to its patrons featuring new stores–each one standing as the brand’s first ever branch in Northern Metro Manila.
Fashion fave, Harlan + Holden moved to a bigger in-line space to showcase its first conceptual store in the Philippines featuring its very own cafe, Because Coffee by Harlan + Holden. The globally-recognized, minimalist fashion brand carries office classics and leisurewear with eye-catching cuts and silhouettes. Meanwhile, Because Coffee serves both classic and unique flavors—in addition to staples like flat white, latte, and long black, are drinks like flat monkey (a flat white with sweet and salty ground peanuts), sea salt latte (a brown sugar latte topped with sea salt cream), and campfire coffee (an espresso and thick double chocolate drink topped with toasted vailla marshmallow crème).
Other notable stores that opened its first branch in the North are Aston’s Steakhouse, a Singapore-based restaurant chain renowned for serving affordable Western cuisine; as well as ChaTraMue, a popular Thailand-based milk tea brand.
What’s new in Fairview Terraces?
The comeback of entertainment culminates at the grand opening of the BIGGEST Timezone in the Philippines at Fairview Terraces! Built for delightful family fun and adrenaline-pumping adventure, the branch is complete with arcade games, various kid’s activities, karaoke rooms, bowling alleys, and billiards tables.
After the action-packed adventure comes the yearning for mellow relaxation. Plan your next stop at the new Wiltlover Café, a cozy nook elegantly decorated with colorful dried fleurs. Wiltlover Café is specially dedicated to caffeine lovers and enthusiasts, promising to serve only high-quality coffee beans that are proudly sourced locally.
What’s new in U.P. Town Center?
Your neighborhood coffee shop is finally in U.P. Town Center: Chapter Coffee Roastery and Cafe! A go-to among aficionado, the coffee roasting company specializes in premium single-origin Arabica coffee. They also carry a collection of blended coffee beans, professionally curated and measured to create a truly unique flavor profile that caters to different taste preferences. Pair it with their new Chapter donuts for an indulgent afternoon snack!
Additionally, U.P. Town Center will be a new home for Reforma Studio, which offers pilates classes complete with machines. This specialized gym is the first-of-its-kind in the whole Katipunan area. Dare to challenge your fitness and seek a healthier you, with the guidance of expert coaches at the group classes.
What’s new in Ayala Vertis North?
Can’t get enough of Dean & Deluca’s epicurean delights? Well, the wait is over for many Northies as Dean & Deluca opens a new store in Ayala Vertis North! Featuring a global menu complete with pastries, pastas, steaks, and more, diners can celebrate special moments and feast with their loved ones at this exceptional restaurant.
The gastronomical adventure continues with another culinary favorite—Cibo. With the opening of its first branch in Northern QC, more Pinoys can get a taste of award-winning Italian dishes by the renowned Chef Margarita Fores.
With all the new concepts and stores now present in Ayala Malls, customers can rediscover the joys of shopping and dining. For more information, visit https://www.ayalamalls.com/ or head to /AyalaMalls360 on Facebook and @iloveayalamalls on Instagram. #KeepAmazingGoing
As more and more women today are pushing the limits, changing the norm, and revolutionizing industries, their voices deserve to be amplified, their horizon of possibilities expanded, and the great strides they are making sustained well beyond what they have already achieved.
As in previous years, Globe joined the International Women’s Month conversation as co-presenter at She Talks Asia 2023: Rebuild, a one-day summit recently held at the Globe Tower. This movement celebrates the modern Filipina, empowering more women to embrace their power and reimagine the active role they play in driving their dreams and ambitions.
Globe Chief Commercial Officer Issa Gueverra-Cabriera at She Talks Asia 2023
The event was graced by a powerhouse of inspiring young and fearless women, who led discussions about self-confidence, financial independence, work-life balance, and all the things that matter for women in rebuilding their personal well being, finances and career.
For its part, Globe sponsored a segment that brought to the forefront empowering stories of success by trailblazing Filipina entrepreneurs and executives.
During one of the sessions at the Globe and She Talks Asia Summit, Issa Guevarra-Cabreira, the first female Chief Commercial Officer of Globe, shared her colorful journey of breaking through the glass ceiling in a male-dominated industry.
As part of the women taking up nearly half of leadership positions in Globe, Guevarra-Cabreira spoke about her own experiences and those of other strong female leaders in achieving success amidst a challenging environment. She revealed her secrets to thriving in an industry with a gender gap, to inspire more women to feel unfazed and empowered despite the norms.
“What we are as women is more than the work that we do because we are many things at the same time. At different times of the day, we play multiple roles. Like now I am Chief Commercial Officer, but also part of our women’s community, a daughter, mother, and a friend,” said Guevarra-Cabreira.
“This means a range of challenges for which we need the right support so that we can overcome and inspire others with our own experiences and say these were worth going through,” added Guevarra-Cabreira.
Rizza Lana-Sebastian, the mindful entrepreneur behind skincare brands Mink and Lana PH, was also one of the featured guests at the summit, representing Filipina social entrepreneurs who continue to shatter stereotypes and thrive in the industry.
Lana-Sebastian talked about her business journey as a woman and how she grew her brands, shared the pivots that changed her life and her initiatives, and dished life lessons and enabling tips for budding women entrepreneurs. One of the highlights of her talk was also on the importance of embracing technology and digitalization in entrepreneurship.
“Success is all about being true to ourselves and our passions and being open to new things. All these combined with the best partners in business will enable us to thrive and succeed. Globe Business has been one of my brands’ reliable partners that provide empowering digital solutions and connectivity to achieve breakthroughs, resilience and continued success,” said Lana-Sebastian.
To further support not only women but also the underprivileged youth, 100% of the ticket sales from She Talks Asia went to the Mano Amiga Scholarship fund for girls to give them more access to educational resources and help promote early proficiency in technology.
Mano Amiga is a school that provides affordable, high quality education to disadvantaged learners. Its partnership with Globe brings to life the “Globe Maker Lab and Innovation Hub”, which is a program designed to enhance the delivery of world class STEM education to underprivileged K-12 students as part of Globe’s commitment to the 10 UN Sustainable Development Goals.
To know more about the event and how Globe’s ecosystem of solutions and services empower women today, you can watch the She Talks Asia Summit here.
After months and weeks of giving you teasers and hints on what may happen at this year’s RAKRAKAN , it has been revealed that this festival will be conquering CLARK GLOBAL CITY this June 10-11, 2023. This is to guarantee you that this year’s event will be more fun and exciting as we bring everyone to our new festival home in Pampanga. Everyone is welcome to attain another one-big-fun EXPERIENCE for this year’s festival wherever you will be coming from.
For your recognition, RAKRAKAN Festival is an annual music festival in the Philippines that features a wide range of music genres, including rock, metal, hip-hop, OPM, pop, and such. The festival was first held in 2013 and since its debut, the festival has grown to become one of the greatest music gatherings in the country. But because of the pandemic, it was postponed until 2020 to ensure the safety and wellness of our crowd. But now, there’s no more stopping by as the #TheReturnOfTheComback fever is on!
This year’s festival is actually inspired by COACHELLA which is well-known in the big international scene and is loved by the crowd because of its awesome presentation of activities and spectacular tricks. So, why not adapt its fever to RAKRAKAN Festival? This became the foundation of the event into molding the idea of creating a lot more activities for people to make the most out of it with fulfillment. In addition to a range of other attractions like skateboarding events, graffiti contests, food and merchandise bazaars, RAKRAKAN has developed a reputation for having a thriving and diverse music scene as well as for having enthusiastic and devoted fans.
How about you tell us your favorite bands you wish to perform at the festival? Don’t be shy, and write as many as you can because like the usual, RAKRAKAN festival is built with MULTI-STAGES to cater over hundreds of artists that will surely rock fire to the stage.
This year’s RAKRAKAN festival is pleased to add up interesting, fun, and wild flavors to the event for people to EXPERIENCE the best 2-day music fest of their life; making it sure that no dull moments will be captured.
Are you also into Car shows? RAKRAKAN Festival lets you enjoy it together with one of the biggest, the nation widest, and the longest running outdoor car show and lifestyle event in ASIA, BUMPER TO BUMPER CAR SHOW!
How about seeing artists participating in our FIL Pro Wrestling while mouthing wild wordplays in our Sunugan Rap Battle? We got it all for you!
But how are you not gonna miss everything in the festival? You should go CAMPING with us in order to catch up on all the best EXPERIENCE!
There are so many activities, truly a festive event, as we keep on bombing you with new and great interests. There’s more to expect. E-Sports and many more? Let’s just wait for more surprises! ?
For updates and ticket selling please visit rakrakanfestival Facebook, Instagram, and official website rakrakanfestival.com
“It’s more than an exorcism; it’s a conspiracy.” So says director Julius Avery about The Pope’s Exorcist, the terrifying new horror thriller opening in cinemas April 19. “There’s something much bigger going on. The stakes are massive,” To give the audience the feeling of how big the stakes are, Avery shot the film in larger-than-life international locations that reflected everything the characters uncover. “We shot on location in Rome. We shot in Ireland. We found amazing, old architecture, where we built some of the biggest sets I’ve been involved in,” he adds.
Building an abbey in Ireland
Central to those is the abbey. In the film, Vatican’s chief exorcist Father Gabriel Amorth (played by Russell Crowe) has to cast out the demonic possession of a young boy named Henry (Peter DeSouza-Feighoney), whose family had just moved to an old and abandoned abbey in Spain, as a fresh start and a new project for his recently widowed mom Julia (Alex Essoe).
Director Avery specifically wanted a Northern European gothic milieu – grey, cold, and foreboding – and they decided to look for locations in Ireland. Following an extensive search around the country, they settled upon an abandoned castle in Limerick. “It was a gothic type building structure, deep in the woods. It offered us an elevated site, a clear skyline behind us, and an approach road,” explains location manager Eoin Holohan. The design team dressed the grounds with dead vegetation and built an exterior entrance gate and a cloister.
The filmmakers captured the interiors of St. Sebastian Abbey on stages in Ardmore Studios outside Dublin, Ireland. “We created a composite set of what a Spanish abbey might have looked like, and built a huge set with multiple bedrooms, a giant entryway, a bunch of hallways, catacombs and chapel, all to create the reality of the environment,” recalls producer Doug Belgrad.
Henry’s bedroom, site of the demonic possession, was a crucial set at Ardmore Studios. This space incorporated a vaulted ceiling, a large window (which matched the exterior of the castle), and a mirror. “The room has the shadows of its former life as an abbey,” explains production designer Alan Gilmore. “There are religious symbols on the windows, a gothic arched vault; architecture from a bygone era, 400 years ago. In the movie, poor Henry gets possessed and a horrible transformation happens to him in his bed.”
Designing for the Devil
During pre-production for The Pope’s Exorcist, director Avery and director of photography Khalid Mohtaseb discussed the film’s visual language, tone, color scheme, and style. He and production designer Gilmore pulled together photography references and used mood boards to craft a muted world where colors are quashed and serene.
Costume designer Lorna Mugan helped achieve this aesthetic. “Color plays a huge role in the Catholic Church,” she explains. “From the humble black of priests, which represents poverty and simplicity, to the Pope in pure innocent white. In between, cardinals wear blood-red to represent shedding their blood or sacrifice for Christ. Their purple comes from the old notion of royalty.”
The characters were enhanced not only with their clothing, but with prosthetics. From the beginning of his involvement with the project, director Avery did not want to rely heavily on CGI. “The hardcore horror fans and audiences can smell something fake. They know it from a mile away when it’s not real,” says producer Michael Patrick Kaczmarek. “It was important to make these effects grounded in reality.”
Practical effects and prosthetics required DeSouza-Feighoney to spend three hours in the makeup chair, giving the young actor a crooked nose, a prosthetic forehead with no eyebrows, and a jaw glued to his neck. “I also had an evil grin prosthetic, which made me look constantly smiling,” he recalls. “I loved getting the prosthetics done, because the finished product was really cool.”
About The Pope’s Exorcist
Inspired by the actual files of Father Gabriele Amorth, Chief Exorcist of the Vatican (Academy Award®-winner Russell Crowe), The Pope’s Exorcist follows Amorth as he investigates a young boy’s terrifying possession and ends up uncovering a centuries-old conspiracy the Vatican has desperately tried to keep hidden.
The film is directed by Julius Avery, screenplay by Michael Petroni and Evan Spiliotopoulos, screen story by Michael Petroni and R. Dean McCreary & Chester Hastings, based on the books “An Exorcist Tells His Story” and “An Exorcist: More Stories” by Fr. Gabriele Amorth.
The cast is led by Russell Crowe, Daniel Zovatto, Alex Essoe and Franco Nero.
In cinemas starting April 19, The Pope’s Exorcist is distributed in the Philippines by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Connect with the hashtag #ThePopesExorcist
Bonifacio Global City (BGC) is everyone’s go-to spot to bring their fur babies out for a day out from open parks that let them run free to pet-friendly establishments, hoomans and pets alike are guaranteed a great time at BGC.
In fact, since 2021, BGC has celebrated Pet Huddle, a pet fair hosting small businesses catering to pets’ everyday needs, and also providing fur parents and babies with fun activities throughout. And this 2023, it will be back and better than ever as BGC hosts the fourth Pet Huddle – the biggest pawty of the summer!
To be held this April 22 and 23(April 15 and 16)and in partnership with pet apparel line Hey Pacey, take a stroll by Fifth Avenue at Bonifacio High Streetfor a pawsome bonding day with your furbabies! Fur parents can expect a total of 50 merchants, all small businesses, to splurge on their pets with; while pets coming over can have their own fun with activities ranging from a Pet Parade, Pet Blessing, and a Pawject Runway that’ll see participating pets striking their best paw-se!
Fashion at its best
Pet Huddle has been home to many of BGC’s most stylish pets – and this year, they’ve got you covered, too!
From witty statement shirts, quirky bandanas, to dainty dresses, getting to comfortably dress our pets up is a highlight for every fur parent. To let you stock up on your pets’ wardrobe, this year’s Pet Huddle has you covered with merchants ranging from ChuyoPaws, Nini&Co, to Barktown to keep your fur babies in style!
Food brands to keep your pets healthy
BGC’s Pet Huddle merchants have got you covered for your pets’ health
Health and diet intake remains to be an utmost priority for every pet parent, wanting to make sure their pets get premium care when it comes to what they consume on the daily. And with BGC’s Pet Huddle, fur parents are in good hands as the event will also be home to small businesses that offer the best and healthiest food and treats to keep your pets’ tummies energized, happy, and healthy.
Be sure to take a stop by merchants such as Pupsicles, Kyuubites, MooniesTown, and more, who will all be serving it up with the best options for your pets!
Good-to-have essentials for your fur babies
Need to stock up on your fur babies’ essentials? Take a stop by BGC Pet Huddle!
Taking great care of our pets and keeping them happy is a commitment every fur-parent enters. Apart from adorable clothing and healthy treats, other essentials such as collars, shampoos, and ointments are a must for our pets. Be treated to the Pet Huddle’s range of merchants that will let you check these off your to-do list, including brands such as Moondison’s Collections, Kott’s, and Labsky Pet Suppliess to keep you up-to-date on supplies that will let you provide a better and happier lifestyle for your pets.
Each day of the Pet Huddle will be free for entry from 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM to let every fur parent and baby experience a fun-filled day packed with pawsome moments. Keep your eyes and paws peeled for more information by following BGC’s Facebook and Instagram.
BGC PET HUDDLE is presented in partnership with Hey Pacey!
American alt-pop singer, musician, and internet personality BoyWithUke is coming to Manila, as announced by global concert promoter Live Nation Philippines. BoyWithUke rose to popularity on the online platform TikTok and finally visiting the Philippines for a night of performances at The Filinvest Tent, Alabang, on June 3, 2023.
BoyWithUke is a musical artist who writes and produces all his music, creates songs in his dorm room on the app GarageBand while hiding his face from the public with his now signature glowing mask. He frequently posts “minute-long songs,” which were written in response to requests from fans. His biggest hit to date was written after a fan commented, “make a song about toxic friends plzzzx,” and his response was the song “Toxic.” The song exploded online, vaulting to #1 on Alternative Radio and reaching over 1.5 billion global streams to date. His performance of “Toxic” has emerged as the platform’s highest-viewed Genius video to date, with over 100 million views and counting.
In 2022, he embarked on his sold-out international headline tour and released his debut album “Serotonin Dreams,” which features collaborations with blackbear, mxmtoon, Powfu, and more. The project is the follow-up to previous full-length projects “Melatonin Dreams,” “Fever Dreams,” “Trouvaille EP,” and “Faded EP” (featuring numerous songs created from his TikTok “minute-long songs” project). BoyWithUke kicked off 2023 with his latest single, “Rockstar,” taken from his recent release “Antisocial EP.”
Tickets will be available on April 12 at 12 noon via www.smtickets.com and its outlets. For more updates, you may log in to www.livenation.ph.
One of the most relatable things about Solenn Heussaff-Bolzico – apart from being a hands-on entrepreneur, a playful wife, and a doting mom – is that she isn’t afraid to express her love for food.
Just check her Instagram and Youtube channel and you’d find the many ways she’s able to come up with mouthwatering dishes that she and her family will love. And just recently, she’s been enjoying experimenting on a plant-based product that’s unbelievably meat-free, and undeniably tasty. The brand? unMeat. –It’s 100% plant-based that looks, feels, and tastes like real meat!
As one of her go-to brands, Solenn shares all the reasons why she enjoys unMeat:
It makes her feel healthier. For Solenn, having unMeat at night is a healthier alternative as it’s easier to digest compared to meat. “When I eat healthier, I feel better, I could do more things, I sleep better, and I had more energy,” she shared. Even more, what’s great about unMeat products is that she and her family can enjoy them without guilt as it has zero cholesterol, and are high in or good sources of protein and fiber.
It’s deliciously satisfying. “One of the misconceptions of plant-based food is that it tastes like earth or it tastes fake, basically. But with unMeat, I was surprised by its delicious taste and flavor,” pointed the mom of two. This gave her the confidence to be more adventurous with unMeat. Just check her Instagram and you’d find the many ways she’s experimented with the product such as Banh Mi Sandwich, Soba noodles, and even a rice bowl using Nuggets where she certified, “Wow, tastes like chicken!” And many who have tried the brand also agree! During the recent local food festival, one customer said about unMEAT Giniling, “Masarap siya. Hindi mo expect na hindi siya totoong ginilingna meat” while another festival attendee reviewed the canned Luncheon Meat Style saying, “Tastes like Luncheon meat, if not even better.”
Meat-lovers can enjoy it too. “I’m not going to lie, I do like my meat but it’s very good to be flexitarian sometimes. And you can do both,” said Solenn in an Instagram post. unMeat allows her to follow a flexitarian diet where she can enjoy plant-based foods while also having meat. Because the brand has so many options, even the most loyal meat lovers, like me, could be delightfully surprised by its taste and feel.
There’s a good selection of variants to choose from. “I was surprised by the variants they have! Before, the only things available in the market would be meat patties. But now, with unMeat you have everything even, the pizzas. It’s just vast so that you can really choose what you prefer, and also the way you cook it.” So on days she’s looking for a good juicy burger, she can cook up one with the burger patties. She can prepare a Filipino ulam with the giniling or have the nuggets for snacks. But on lazy days, when she wants something quick and reheatable, the unPizza in unMeat Lovers, Margherita, and Sausage & Pepper might be the answer. For an easy-to-prepare breakfast, she and her family can also enjoy the classic staple canned luncheon meat-style or corned beef-style. Really, the possibilities are endless!
It’s affordable and easy-to-find. Solenn stressed not to hesitate trying out unMeat. “People might think that going healthy is expensive. Within the last two to three years, it started becoming more of a norm to be vegetarian and vegan. And so prices are actually very doable, and I would even say cheap.” With prices starting at PHP99 and serves at least 2 to 3 persons, it’s affordable, with price similar to real meat. Now, more and more supermarkets and restaurants are carrying the unMeat brand. It’s offered in Shakey’s, Starbuck’s, Brother’s Burger, Army Navy stores, and almost 3,000 7-11 stores, nationwide.
Like Solenn Heussaff-Bolzico, you too can have healthy food alternatives by crafting dishes using unMeat, now available in select leading supermarkets in Metro Manila, as well as Shopee and Lazada.
To know more about unMeat, visit https://meetunmeat.com/ and follow their social media pages @meetunmeat.ph on Facebook and Instagram; @meetumeatph on Tiktok.
Easter has always been a special time of the year for families all over the world. Being the country’s leading lifestyle destination, Megaworld Lifestyle Malls is celebrating the cheerful season with special Easter events across its lifestyle malls with fun-filled events, activities, and promos that the whole family, especially the kids, can enjoy. Check out this list and plan your egg-hunting, face-painting, and more fun adventures this Easter weekend!
Easter Teepee Party at Uptown Bonifacio
Experience a kiddie glamping Easter celebration with egg hunt, games, and more activities at the Easter Teepee Party at Uptown Bonifacio.To join the festivities, simply present a single or accumulated receipt/s worth ₱2,500 from any Uptown Bonifacio establishment. Race with other kids in the Easter Egg Hunt to find as many eggs as you can and get a chance to win prizes. Visit the tattoo tent and get your own Easter-themed face paint. Join a series of kiddie glamping games and receive Easter treats.
Easter Wonderland: Jungle Safari at Eastwood City
Embark on a journey in the wilderness this Easter and jointhe Easter Wonderland: Jungle Safari at Eastwood City. Come in costume as a ferocious creature of the jungle or as a brave explorer of the safari and enjoy a variety of games to win special prizes. Test your skills in a series of motion sensor games at the Virtual Safari Games and take home the prize. Join the crew and make your own party headgear at the Easter Art Odyssey. Gather your mates and play all day in the inflatables and arcade machines at Jungle Thrills. Shop for toys and kids’ essentials from our wide array of pop-ups and stores at the Kids’ Fun Fair. End the day with a souvenir of your awesome adventure at the safari from the Photo Expedition booth.
Easter Dino World at McKinley Hill
Get ready for a dino-tastic adventure with kiddie parades, mascot meet-and-greets, egg hunt, workshops, costume contest and more at the Easter Dino World at McKinley Hill.Paint dino eggs or different ceramic figures and enjoy other creative activities at the Roar-tastic Workshops booth. Play a game of kiddie archeology as you unearth and examine dinosaur fossils at the Dino Dig and Hatch. During the Dino Scavenger Hunt, you can hunt for eggs around the mall and get prizes from our partner shops. Find the giant dino eggs to get a bonus treat. Join a fun and interactive storytelling session featuring dino-stories and be wowed by the thrilling dino-themed magic show at the Dino Interactive Storytelling Show and Roarsome Magic Show. Hop on eggshilarating rides at the Jurassic Adventure and dress in your best dino-costume for a chance to win prizes at the Rawrsome Costume Contest. Interact with your favorite dinosaurs, characters, and mascots at the Easter Dino Parade.
Hoppy Easter Playville at Lucky Chinatown
Hop to a playful Easter with colorful inflatables, egg hunt, sweet treats and mascot meet-and-greets at the Hoppy Easter Playville at Lucky Chinatown.Get ready to bounce in the Hoppy Jump Playville inflatablegiant ball pits, balloon dome, and more. Sweeten your Easter celebration with Eggstra Special Treats – candies, chocolates, and more. Dress up in your best storybook-inspired costume and join Hip Hop Hooray Easter Costume Contest and Easterville Parade. Catch our friendly mascots for a fun meet and greet interaction. Be egg-cellent by diving into the giant ball pit Easter Eggscape Hunt and look for an egg to receive a surprise gift.
Easter Eggscapes at Newport Mall
Enjoy endless adventures filled with toys, egg hunting, costume contests, and games at the Easter Eggscapes at Newport Mall! Start your journey shopping at the Easter Toy Fair and catch the best deals on toys and goodies from Toys R US! Be on the lookout for exciting surprises from your favorite stores as you hop around the mall for the Easter Egg Hunt. Don’t be late for the Easter Party for tons of games, special performances, meet and greets, and more! Gear up with your best outfit for the Easter Costume Contest and get a chance to win special prizes.
Eggstra Eggciting Easter at Southwoods Mall
Experience the mystical rabbit hole of Easter festivities as you dive into an Eggstra Eggciting Easter at Southwoods Mall. Come in your best Easter-inspired costume and get a chance to win prizes at the Hoppy Bunnies Costume Contest. Go on a wild adventure as you go on the Easter Egg Hunt. Join the Easter Paint Party, a face painting event,and transform into bunnies and other colorful characters. Celebrate with the whole family and enjoy the Eggchanted Show, an Easter-themed magic show. Shop from an array of Easter treats including unique gifts, gourmet snacks, handmade jewelry and more at the Easter Market.
Easter Treat at Arcovia City
Experience a delightful celebration full of exciting activities, Easter specials, and more in year’s Easter Treat at Arcovia City.Spend this holiday with the kids and enjoy a pre-summer party, filled with different Easter-themed treats and activities. Search for golden eggs at the Doggo Easter Hunt with your furry companions for a chance to win awesome prizes. Bond with the fluffy bunnies and be amazed by the mind-blowing illusions of our magician.
Soaring Easter at Forbes Town
This year, Forbes Town is celebrating the Easter holiday with exciting new shows and activity stations at the Soaring Easter event. So, be sure to register to secure a guaranteed first class experience. Join the Cabin Crew Egg Hunt and win eggstraordinary prizes. Start your flight with a quick snap at the aviation-themed photo stations. Fasten your seatbelts for the In-Flight Activities including the Art Station, Plane Toss Game, Balloon Twisting, Face Painting, and Cotton Candy Cart. Don’t forget to drop by the Baggage Claim for all the treats and loot bags, and bring home extra souvenirs from the Frequent Flyer Market for all the sweets, toys, merchandise, and other gift items.
Hop Hop Hooray at Twin Lakes Shopping Village
Delight in a fun Easter season, filled with egg-citing activities, fun decorations, dining deals, and more at Hop Hop Hooray at Twin Lakes Shopping Village. Let your imagination run free as you transform into mystic creatures, playful animals, or your favorite cartoon characters during the face painting activity. Decorate your very own easter eggs with colorful patterns and intricate designs. Catch the easter bunny and look for mystery eggs for a chance to win awesome prizes. Never forget this Easterrific Holiday when you
Easter Eggscapade at Alabang West Parade
Gear up for a rollicking Easter Sunday filled with surprises and fun activities at the Easter Eggscapade at Alabang West Parade. Take home tons of exciting treats when you collect hidden mystical eggs scattered across the Easter Egg Trail. Have An Artsy Easter painting colorful designs and create beautiful egg masterpieces.Enjoy outdoor activities for the little ones at the exciting Easter-themed play area. Grab your baskets and shop for toys, merchandise, and other collectibles at the Easter Toy Fair.
A Sweet Easter at Greenhouse at Village Square Alabang
Enjoy A Sweet Easter at Greenhouse at Village Square Alabang andlet the kidsdiscover, play, and create fun and exciting activities. Let the young ones’ creativity shine with colorful Easter activities at the Easter Art-venture, with traditional egg painting sessions and face painting. Have the kids wear their cutest bunny costume at the Bunny Parade for a chance to win awesome prizes. Bring the kids to the Easter Toy Fair to get all the coolest toys, merchandise, and collectibles from Richprime.
Easter Candy Land at Festive Walk Iloilo
Celebrate Easter and hop into sweet holiday surprises at the Easter Candy Land at Festive Walk Iloilo.Get your supply of luscious sweets from our Sweet Easter Surprise candy fair. Transform into your favorite characters and animals at the Colors of Easter face painting booth. Witness a display of enchanting magic tricks that kids of all ages will enjoy at the Easterrific Magic Show. Guests can explore Looney World for FREE for 30 minutes when they present a single-receipt worth P500 from any Festive Walk Iloilo establishments, or a P1000 minimum purchase receipt from Festive Market or The Marketplace.
Easter Island at Newcoast Beachwalk
Celebrate Easter Sunday at Easter Island at Newcoast Beachwalk in Boracay. Experience the magic of the season with dining specials you can enjoy with charming, easter-themed decorations. Take full advantage of Easter Treats with limited special promos on all the best food spots.
