The Grid Co-Living is pleased to announce the launch of its innovative co-living space in the heart of Makati City.
The Grid Co-Living offers a holistic approach to urban living for professionals, entrepreneurs, students and creatives who want to be part of a vibrant community, while enjoying the benefits of city life. It is a purpose-built co-living development that combines high-quality, affordable accommodations with community spaces designed for residents to connect, collaborate, and thrive.
The development offers a range of room sizes and configurations, from studios to multi-bedroom apartments with modern and high-quality furnishings. There are five unit types namely, Single (14 sq.m), Triple (14-18 sq.m.), Quadruple (16-21 sq.m.), 4-in-1 (36-39 sq.m) and 8-in-1 (36 sq.m). Each unit is inclusive of a pantry space, dining area, ensuite bathroom with hot and cold shower, air-conditioning, work space and storage locker.
Residents of The Grid Co-Living can enjoy an array of amenities designed to promote community and well-being, including a rooftop swimming pool, rooftop lounge, study and work lounge, fitness center, and various establishments located at the ground floor. The co-living spaces are designed to be flexible, with short and long-term lease options including 24/7 building security.
“The influx of working professionals in Makati and the horrible traffic going to and from workplaces prompted us to venture into a co-living project. We envision The Grid to be the young urban workers’ home near their offices. We hope that cutting their travel time to and from work would improve their overall well-being,” Says Kristopher Yang, President of First Georgetown Ventures, Inc (FGVI).
The Grid Co-Living is a 10-storey, 192 room building centrally located along Yakal, Lumbayao and Bakawan Streets in San Antonio Village, Makati with access to public transport, shops, and restaurants. The property is managed by Hospitality Innovators, Inc (HII), one of the leading hotel & resort management companies in the Philippines with over 25 years of experience in the industry and 17 properties currently in its portfolio. Visit the https://www.thegrid.ph/ to learn more.
During the audition, DeSouza-Feighoney mimicked the voice of the Pope, incorporating German and Italian dialects, before transitioning into the unholy growls of a demon. “We weren’t quite prepared for the fact Peter had developed a demon voice,” says producer Doug Belgrad. “In the audition, he gave a performance that is not too different from the final performance he gives in the movie. He exceeded our expectations at every turn.”
Inspired by the actual files of Father Gabriele Amorth, Chief Exorcist of the Vatican, The Pope’s Exorcist, directed by Julius Avery, 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.
“I love horror films and I’ve always wanted to star in one,” says DeSouza-Feighoney. The young actor explains that he was able to empathize with his character’s experiences. “Henry’s father died in a car accident, and he’s traumatized – that’s why the demon is able to go into him – and Father Amorth is trying to get the demon out. There are parts of the film when Henry is aware that Father Amorth is helping him – and he wants the priest to help him – but these moments don’t last very long because the demon soon takes over.”
Playing a boy possessed by a demon did not just require acting the part; DeSouza-Feighoney had to look the part too. Practical effects and prosthetics required the young actor 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,” recalls DeSouza-Feighoney, who found the whole process quite awesome. “I loved getting the prosthetics done, because the finished product was really cool.”
“His favorite thing is playing the demon,” shares Alex Essoe, who plays Henry’s mother Julia. “He played an excellent little boy, but he just wanted to get on the prosthetics and talk like the demon.”
The Pope’s Exorcist is distributed in the Philippines by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Connect with the hashtag #ThePopesExorcist
Mang Inasal Extra Creamy Halo-Halo brought delight to customers across the Philippines during the celebration of the National Halo-Halo Blowout on April 16.
“We thank all our beloved customers nationwide for making the Mang Inasal National Halo-Halo Blowout a success,” said Mang Inasal Business Unit Head, Mike V. Castro. “It is a heartwarming sight to witness families and barkadas getting together for our special one-day event. We’ve seen happy faces in our stores while they enjoy their favorite dessert and it’s a great validation for us to keep on giving our customers the best halo-halo they deserve, especially this summer season.”
As a part of its year-long 20th anniversary celebration, Mang Inasal National Halo-Halo Blowout offered a ₱20 discount on the Extra Creamy Halo-Halo Small (12oz).
Mang Inasal brand ambassadors, Coco Martin and Jane de Leon, joined the celebration by visiting branches at SM Fairview and Ever Gotesco Commonwealth, respectively.
“Salamat, Mang Inasal para sa National Halo-Halo Blowout. Marami sa atin ang na-miss ang ganitong bonding moments, kasama pa ang ating paboritong pampalamig ‘pag summer – ang Mang Inasal Extra Creamy Halo-Halo. (Thank you, Mang Inasal for the National Halo-Halo Blowout. We surely miss bonding moments like this where we also get to enjoy our summer favorite – the Mang Inasal Extra Creamy Halo-Halo),“ said Martin.
De Leon, on the other hand, shared how long she has been an avid Mang Inasal fan. “Mang Inasal Extra Creamy Halo-Halo has always been my guilty pleasure, especially during summer! Its creaminess is like no other! Mas macrema talaga!”
Following the National Halo-Halo Blowout, customers can look forward to more more Unli-Saya activities and promos as part of Mang Inasal’s 20th-anniversary celebration.
In case you missed the news, Pancake House has recently launched three (3) of their classic house favorites as ready-to-eat microwavable meals at 7-Eleven. This is perfect for when you need a quick break from your busy day and crave a satisfying meal you can simply heat in a microwave.
Pancake House Classic Favorites
Spaghetti, P99 – Enjoy Pancake House’s all-meat spaghetti served with garlic bread.
Best Mini Tacos In Town, P99 – Indulge in DIY-style tacos featuring ground beef, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, and crispy taco shells.
Beef Tapa, P125 – Savor pan-fried marinated beef strips, served with garlic rice, egg, and ensalada.
All of these products can be heated in a microwave for immediate consumption and thought they might be exactly like the store’s version, they still feature the signature taste of the ones in the restaurant. You can get them from select 7-Eleven Luzon stores.
For more information, visit the official Facebook page at @MaxsGroupKitchen.
Today, Prime Video announced the renewal of Amazon Original Drag Den with Manila Luzon, the hit Filipino reality competition show.This marks the global streamer’s very first local show renewal in Southeast Asia. Drag Den with Manila Luzon Season Two promises to be even bigger, with a new season, a new den, a new set of rules and will launch exclusively on Prime Video in the Philippines and more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
Produced by CS Studios, series creator and director Rod Singh, and Antoinette Jadaone of Project 8 Projects, Drag Den with Manila Luzon has had a successful eight-episode run, culminating in an epic finale last January 26.
“We’re thrilled this show’s success has left our viewers wanting more,” said David Simonsen, director of Prime Video, Southeast Asia. “We’re always on the lookout to create entertaining content that is relevant to our diverse local audience’s taste, and it’s going to be exciting to work together with Rod and the rest of the Drag Denwith Manila Luzon creators to make Season Two even more entertaining.”
“We’re just grateful for all the positive reactions we’ve received so far,” shared Rod Singh, the show’s creator and director. “It shows that audiences from around the world are connecting with our show and the messages we want to convey. It’s been quite a journey for us; the history of Pinoy drag culture is full of unsung heroes, and we’ve come a long way. We’ve had clear intentions about bringing the show to where it is now. The show stood for many things, and thanks to our audience, because they, too, stood with us. And because of their support, we’ll continue the fight in Season Two. Bigger and better, definitely.”
Hosted and executive produced by “Drag Lord” Manila Luzon, the first season presented the Philippines’ previously under-the-radar drag culture to the world. Its finale saw NAIA—once an underdog in real life and on the show—crowned as the first Drag Supreme, besting co-finalists Shewarmaand Maria Christina.
Auditions for the new set of queens are now open on www.dragdenph.com
Drag Den with Manila Luzon is streaming on Prime Video along with hundreds of other Filipino shows and films available on the Prime Video catalog, such as 10 Little Mistresses, Deleter, Family Matters, and Walang KaParis. Korean titles such as Island and Jinny’s Kitchen, anime hits such as Demon Slayer, on top of award-winning and critically acclaimed Amazon Originals like The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, The Boys, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, and Emmy and Golden Globe winners Fleabag and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Prime Video members are able to watchfilms and shows anywhere and anytime on hundreds of compatible devices. In the Prime Video app, members can also download episodes on their mobile devices and tablets and watch anywhere offline at no additional cost. Prime Video is available in the Philippines for just PHP149 per month.
Planning a wedding is a lot of work. It’s an investment, not just financially, but also emotionally. Every bride and groom hope their guests will remember their big day for years to come, which means a lot of time and thought goes into doing it right. While daunting, there is a simple way to guarantee that couples will get the most out of their planning efforts – attend The Peninsula Manila’s Weddings at The Peninsula… and More 2023fair on April 22 and 23, Saturday and Sunday, from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Partnering with industry leaders Christine Ong-Te Events (COTE) and Manila Fashion Festival (MFF), in addition to other inspiring leaders from the Philippine wedding and events industry, Weddings at The Peninsula… and More 2023 promises to give attendees the chance to peruse and choose from a range of wedding and celebratory essentials, each one chosen for their signature style and savoir faire – from bridal finery to tabletop decorations, delicious cakes and blooming bouquets to honeymoon and holiday destinations, photographers, events hosts, and many more.
In preparation for the two-day wedding fair on April 22 and 23, The Peninsula Manila is offering…
6 Reasons Why You Should Attend Weddings at The Peninsula… and More 2023
1.Win Cool Stuff for Two
Everyone loves free gifts and Weddings at The Peninsula… and More 2023 is a fabulous place and time to get loads. Many exhibitors will be offering giveaways, but the most exciting prizes will be that of The Peninsula Manila’s “Couple Goals Hunt” where lucky guests will have the chance to win a three-day/ two-night stay for two with breakfast at The Peninsula Hong Kong, The Peninsula Tokyo, and The Peninsula Bangkok, along with other exciting prizes.
2. Marvel at Bridal Gowns on April 22.
Discover The Peninsula Bridal Collection on April 22, Saturday, at a fashion parade of stunning bridal wear by acclaimed Filipino designers like Joey Samson, Hannah Kong, Mak Tumang, Banggo Niu, Jo Rubio, Jojie Lloren, Ivarluski Aseron, Steph Tan, JC Buendia, the students of F.A.B. Creatives, and the star designers of the Fashion & Design Council of the Philippines (FDCP). In cooperation with Manila Fashion Festival, the shows will combine the passion of 28 designers, the intimacy of a boutique show, and the beauty of bridal fashion in a series of mini collections set against the backdrop of The Lobby’s iconic “Sunburst” sculpture by National Artist Napoleon “Billy” Abueva.
The Peninsula Bridal Collection at The Lobby Schedule
3:00 pm Steph Tan
4:00 pm F.A.B. Creatives students and mentors Ivarluski Aseron, JC Buendia, Joey Samson, and Jojie Lloren,
5:00 pm Banggo Niu
6:00 pm Hannah Kong, Jo Rubio, and Mak Tumang
7:00 pm Fashion & Design Council of the Philippines
3. Meet wedding and party professionals.
Attending a wedding and events fair means meeting and greeting vendors who have been in the events industry for a while and have seen it all and know what works best. How many place settings does one need at the reception tables? Do all guests at a wedding get a swag bag? To drone or not to drone? You might not know some of the answers (or all of them), but the wedding and party professionals you’ll meet at Weddings at The Peninsula… and More 2023 will be able to answer any question you might have. There is no such thing as a bad question! This is your event.
4. Check out the venue.
Whether for a wedding, birthday, christening, or a major conference, going in person to Weddings at The Peninsula… and More 2023 will give you the opportunity to explore venues like the Rigodon Ballroom or The Conservatory and envision with ease what your big day will look like. Also, with The Peninsula Manila’s events managers on hand to answer any questions, you can be assured you and your guests will be properly cared for.
5. Know what’s trending.
Like a lot of would-be-newlyweds, what you know about the whole wedding planning process is probably based on friends’ weddings, online wedding resources, and your parent’s (probably antiquated) advice. Attending Weddings at The Peninsula… and More 2023 will give you a chance to see what is trending, learn things you didn’t think you’d need for your wedding, and give you the courage to make decisions for your own wedding.
Weddings at The Peninsula… and More 2023 would not be possible without the generous support of our official partners – The Peninsula Tokyo, The Peninsula Bangkok, The Peninsula Hong Kong, Event Styling by Dave Sandoval, Flowers and Events by Teddy Manuel, House of Hermosa – Gideon Hermosa, Michael Ruiz Event Styling, Roger Acierda Flowershop, Blooms Event Styling by Allen and JP, Randy Lazaro Events and Lifestyle, Robert Blancaflor Group Inc., Zenas Events & Floral Stylist, 2171 Floral Creations by Joyce Aguilar, Gary Dacanay Event Styling, Amante Fleurs by Julius Villamante, FAB Creatives, Mak Tumang, Hannah Kong, Print Divas, Nice Print Photography, Jo Rubio, Forsc Ink, Lifestyle Asia, and String Minstrels
As internet trends evolve and short-form video takes center stage in the era of staying at home in the 2020s, YouTube introduced its own take on the format in 2021 – YouTube Shorts. This increasingly popular and exciting platform offers creators endless opportunities to connect with audiences. Here are some helpful tips for creating standout YouTube Shorts content:
Find your voice. With a wide range of topics available, from niche to mainstream, focus on the theme you’re most passionate about and build your audience and community around it.
Open strong. Use the first few seconds of your Short to grab viewers’ attention. Hook them in with something intriguing or compelling, whether it’s a question that promises an answer or a tease of something they won’t want to miss.
Get to the point. Even in short videos, it’s possible to lose focus. Edit your script well and get straight to the point, ensuring your content delivers what viewers want to see or hear.
Use trending music. When you use a sound for your Short, your content gets categorized under it. Naturally, that means using trending audio will increase the chances of more people watching your Short.
Promote your Shorts. To reach more viewers, promote your content on YouTube and other platforms. Collaborate with other creators or pitch your content to relevant outlets for earned media exposure. Consider using pinned comments to direct viewers to additional content on your channel.
Keep on experimenting and uploading content. As with long-form YouTube videos, success in the short-form format comes from consistently creating and improving your content. Be patient, and remember that success doesn’t happen overnight – even on YouTube.
For more information and to start creating your own YouTube Shorts content, visit this site now!
Check out the video below and watch the film soon in cinemas across the Philippines. In connection with the lyric video reveal, Sony Music Entertainment Canada/Columbia Records has announced that Love Again (Soundtrack from The Motion Picture) will be released on May 12.
The 14-track album is available for pre-order now and features five new Celine Dion songs, including the title track “Love Again” written by Dan Wilson and Arista Records artist ROSIE. The soundtrack features the first new music from Celine since her 2019 album Courage, along with six of Celine’s past hits, as well as three of the film’s score selections.
“I had a lot of fun doing this movie. And to have the privilege of appearing with the beautiful and talented actors Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Sam Heughan in my very first feature film is a gift that I will cherish forever. I think it’s a wonderful feel-good story, and I hope that people will like it, and like the new songs too.” – Celine Dion
Starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Sam Heughan and Celine Dion (in her first film role), Love Again features eleven songs from Celine that are woven into the narrative of the film and its characters. In a recent interview with People Magazine Sam Heughan shared that “Celine’s music, in a way, brings my character and Priyanka’s character together,” with Priyanka Chopra Jonas adding that Love Again is “our ode to Celine.”
LOVE AGAIN (Soundtrack from The Motion Picture) Track List: 1. Love Again 2. I’ll Be 3. Waiting On You 4. Love Of My Life 5. The Gift 6. It’s All Coming Back To Me Now 7. Orpheus & Eurydice (Score from Love Again) 8. All By Myself 9. Where Does My Heart Beat Now 10. Celine Wisdom (Score from Love Again) 11. A New Day Has Come 12. Courage 13. That’s The Way It Is 14. Love Takes Courage (Score from Love Again)
About Celine Dion
With more than 250 million albums sold worldwide, Celine is one of the most immediately recognized, widely respected and successful performers in pop music history with number-one hits including “The Power of Love,” “It’s All Coming Back To Me Now,” “Because You Loved Me,” and “My Heart Will Go On.” She has earned five Grammy Awards, two Academy Awards, seven American Music Awards, 20 JUNO Awards and an astonishing 43 Félix Awards. Celine remains one of the most sought-after recording artists, receiving the Diamond award at the 2004 World Music Awards recognizing her status as the best-selling female artist of all time. In 2016 the Billboard Music Awards presented her with the lifetime achievement Icon Award. In 2019 Celine was named L’Oréal Paris’ newest global spokesperson.
About Love Again
What if a random text message led to the love of your life? In this romantic comedy, dealing with the loss of her fiancé, Mira Ray sends a series of romantic texts to his old cell phone number…not realizing the number was reassigned to Rob Burns’ new work phone. A journalist, Rob is captivated by the honesty in the beautifully confessional texts. When he’s assigned to write a profile of megastar Celine Dion (playing herself in her first film role), he enlists her help in figuring out how to meet Mira in person… and win her heart. Starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Sam Heughan and Celine Dion and featuring multiple new songs from Dion, Love Again, written for the screen and directed by Jim Strouse, opens soon in Philippine theatres. Produced by Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee and Esther Hornstein. Executive Producers are Doug Belgrad, Sophie Cassidy, Louise Killin and Jonathan Fuhrman and Celine Dion.
Love Again is distributed in the Philippines by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Connect with the hashtag #LoveAgainMovie
Samsung continues to highlight its commitment to #EverydaySustainability as they partnered with contemporary artist Leeroy New to create a sustainable art piece for the launch of their flagship line-up, the Galaxy S23 series.
Leeroy’s art installation called Ectoplastic Fantasia was the centerpiece in Samsung’s Epic Sustainability room during the Epic House Event. The installation featured ambiguous forms of marine life made from discarded plastic that lined the ceiling of the room.
On the inspiration behind his newest piece, Leeroy explained, “These prehistoric-looking sci-fi creatures hanging above us right now made out of discarded plastics speaks about how a lot of these end up in our ocean. Having done large scale works, I have learned to think about the life cycles of the materials I use and I have put it on as a personal challenge to strictly use materials that are already available instead of buying new ones.”
Leeroy has been a catalyst in the Philippine art scene with his visions of nature and science-fiction across different fields of theatre, fashion, film, and visual art. Born in Mindanao, Leeroy has created eye-catching works of art to shine the spotlight on the problem of climate change such as his latest piece Mebuyan’s Vessel, made from discarded materials, offering an interesting meditation between science-fiction and Bagobo mythology while simultaneously raising the issue of sustainability and the climate.
Leeroy shared his rationale behind using discarded, recycled materials behind his masterpieces as he sees art as a tool in opening the discussion of sustainability and the state of the environment.
“Art can be one of the many ways we can address the issue. Art doesn’t necessarily have to represent the problem but it can be a proposal for the solution. Instead of using new materials, I challenged myself to strictly focus on making my works using surplus materials,” New explained.
Leeroy commended Samsung’s efforts of sustainability with the Samsung Galaxy S23 series, underlining how companies can have a big impact in combating climate change.
“I’m in support of big companies who can make a change and move towards a greener and sustainable way of production. Awareness is key. Taking into consideration the effects of mass production on the environment, I’m just happy to support these companies that are becoming more mindful of how they source materials, how they produce things, and their carbon footprint. It’s a slow process but the first step is becoming aware of it and moving towards [sustainability].”
Aside from Leeroy’s installation, Samsung’s epic sustainability room also encouraged guests to make a promise towards creating a greener planet at the Pledge Wall, a digital display where guests can use the S-Pen to write pledges on the wall in real time. Guests were invited to make their own commitments on sustainability by asking them “What can you do for the planet?”
Samsung has emphasized their mission to contribute to global sustainability efforts with the release of the Galaxy S23 Series to meet the urgency of the global climate crisis. Designed with the planet in mind, parts of the Galaxy S23 Series are made of recycled materials. For instance, the front case and back glass of the smartphones are made with 80% recycled PET bottles, 20% recycled, ocean-bound plastic, and 22% recycled glass for its screen. It is also the first Galaxy flagship device to integrate recycled aluminum, used in the side key, volume keys, and SIM tray of the phone. The packaging of the new series is also made with 100% recycled paper.
#ShareTheEpic with the Galaxy S23 Series
The Galaxy S23 currently retails for PHP 53,990 for the 128GB variant, and PHP 57,990 for the 256GB variant. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S23+ starts at PHP 68,990 for 256GB variant, and PHP 76,990 for the 512GB variant. Lastly, the Galaxy S23 Ultra is available at PHP 81,990 and PHP 89,990 for the 256GB and 512GB variants respectively. A Samsung Online Store exclusive 1TB Galaxy S23 Ultra is also available at PHP 103,990.
From February 2 to April 30, 2023, Samsung is offering 30% off on the Galaxy Watch5 Series, and 50% off on the Galaxy Buds2 Pro with every purchase of the Galaxy S23 Series. What’s more, customers can avail of 0% installment plans for up to 36 months starting at PHP 1,499.72/month. The Galaxy S23 Series is available through Samsung Experience Stores, Authorized Samsung Stores, Lazada, Shopee, Abenson.com and MemoXpress Online.
Viral phone brand,HONOR Philippines, has announced another big milestone with the opening of its first-ever experience store in SM Fairview, 3/F Cyberzone on April 15, 2023. In celebration of this feat, HONOR will throw exclusive offers, exciting prizes up for grabs, and a chance to meet HONOR star and GMA Artist, Sanya Lopez.
“The long wait is finally over! HONOR fans have asked for it and we heard them loud and clear. We are proud to share that our first-ever experience store in SM Fairview will open its doors to consumers starting April 15,” said Stephen Cheng, HONOR Philippines Vice President. “And we will not stop there. In our pursuit to provide the best service to our consumers, expect more stores to be opened nationwide,” Cheng continued.
The opening of HONOR’s first experience store in the Philippines is the perfect opportunity for interested buyers to experience first-hand the existing offers of the leading smart device provider. From its top-of-the-line smartphones – HONOR X, H, and Magic Series – to its other dependable devices – HONOR MagicBook X Laptops, HONOR Pad 8, and HONOR smartwatches, quality technology has now become more accessible to more people.
Due to popular demand, the Limited Edition HONOR X9a 5G Midnight Black will also be launched during the store opening. This crowd favorite sports a 120Hz Premium OLED Curved Display bringing users a large screen with an impressive screen-to-body ratio. HONOR X9a 5G has an impressive 64 MP Super Triple Camera and a 2-Day Battery Life.
For more information and announcements, you may visit HONOR’s websitewww.hihonor.com or social media platforms:Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines),Instagram (Instagram.com/honorphilippines/) andTikTok: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines).
