“AIR,” directed by Ben Affleck, from Amazon Studios, Skydance Sports, Mandalay Pictures, and the first project from Affleck and Matt Damon’s Artists Equity, will receive a wide theatrical release in the Philippines through Warner Bros. Pictures starting April 19, 2023.
Watch the trailer of “AIR”below:
In a first of its kind arrangement, Warner Bros. Pictures is handling the international rollout of “AIR” as part of its distribution pact with Amazon’s MGM.
“Ben, Matt, and this all-star cast have delivered a fantastic film that will move, inspire, and entertain audiences around the globe,” said Jennifer Salke, Head of Amazon and MGM Studios. “With Ben’s incredible direction, the film delivers a nostalgic look back at a culture-defining moment that absolutely lends itself to a global theatrical event.”
Said director Ben Affleck: “Matt and I are very excited for audiences to see `AIR’ and proud that it’s the first release from Artists Equity. The movie was an extraordinary experience where we had the honor of working with some of the best cast and crew in the business, all of whom brought passion, persistence, and creativity to a collective effort at recreating a remarkable and aspirational story. I appreciate and value Jen Salke’s faith in our ability to execute on and deliver a movie we are proud of, as well as her and Sue Kroll’s incredible ongoing support of the film. Amazon Studios, Skydance,and Mandalay were all critical to getting this done, and the film couldn’t have been made without them. We value the steps it took on each of their parts to make it happen and want to thank them. This was the best creative and personal experience of our lives and we look forward to many more like it.”
From award-winning director Ben Affleck, “AIR” reveals the unbelievable game-changing partnership between a then rookie Michael Jordan and Nike’s fledgling basketball division which revolutionized the world of sports and contemporary culture with the Air Jordan brand. This moving story follows the career-defining gamble of an unconventional team with everything on the line, the uncompromising vision of a mother who knows the worth of her son’s immense talent, and the basketball phenom who would become the greatest of all time.
Matt Damon plays maverick Nike executive Sonny Vaccaro and Affleck plays Nike co-founder Phil Knight with Jason Bateman as Rob Strasser, Chris Messina as David Falk, Matthew Maher as Peter Moore, Marlon Wayans as George Raveling, Chris Tucker as Howard White, Viola Davis as Deloris Jordan, Gustaf Skarsgård as Horst Dassler, and Julius Tennon as James Jordan – among others.
This marks the first time Affleck is directing a feature film starring Damon. With a script penned by Alex Convery, AIR is produced by David Ellison, Jesse Sisgold, Jon Weinbach, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Madison Ainley, Jeff Robinov, Peter Guber, and Jason Michael Berman. Executive producers include Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, Kevin Halloran, Michael Joe, Drew Vinton, John Graham, Peter E. Strauss, and Jordan Moldo.
Join the conversation online and use the hashtag #AIRMovie
drybrush Gallery on the second floor of SM MoA Square at the Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City presents renowned visual artists Lander Blaza, Paul Dimalanta, Juno Galang, Al Perez, Fernando Sena, and Raul Isidro in an exhibit aptly called “Master’s Touch” from February 1-28. The artworks of the six artists will be on display at the Gallery and can also be viewed at drybrush.com (https://drybrush.com/exhibitions/masters-touch).
The exhibit not only features a diverse range of visual artworks such as paintings, sculptures, and mixed media pieces. It will also demonstrate the different techniques to art lovers, collectors, and enthusiasts. Through the artworks, the audience will “witness” the artists’ different journeys toward becoming the masters they are now.
Multidisciplinary artist Lander Blaza is known for using a technique called “translayering,” coined from the words transparent and layering. Blaza was a designer for several local and international clothing brands, including JAG and CRISSA. For nine years, was based in Hong Kong as the Product Development Manager at Tiongshan International Apparel, which produces American brands True Religion Jeans and Grizzly Junior Jeans for the local market.
Al Perez with his paintings (L-R – Nude Scape, Jesus the Savior with Manila Cathedral, Hibiscus Flowerscape
In 2009, Balza returned to the Philippines and established LPB Arthaus, which organizes art exhibits at well-known galleries and popular malls. The multi-awarded artist has staged over 100 group art exhibitions locally and six international ones in Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, the UK, and Italy.
Self-taught artist Juno Galang gravitated toward the Malate art scene when he was young, and it was there that he learned painting techniques from different artists. A Fine Arts majoring in Advertising graduate from the University of Santo Tomas, Galang migrated to the United States, where he was a freelance artist/illustrator in San Francisco, Seattle, New York, and Vancouver. Later, he moved to Honolulu, Hawaii, to fulfill his lifelong dream of painting full-time.
Juno Galang with his paintings (L-R – Inside the Bubble, Fish Series #3, Tres Pescados)
Galang exhibited his works in galleries throughout the United States until he decided to retire and move back to the Philippines. He set up a home studio in Paranaque, where he painted modern and vibrant combinations of colors in cubism and modern Impressionism style as influenced by Van Gogh, Gauguin, and Picasso. These days, Sena paints street vendors, village fishermen, farmers, and front liners, who he sees as true heroes of our society.
Paul Dimalanta’s father made a prophecy that his son would someday be a great artist, and it happened. Dimalanta created the shrine “Kamay ni Hesus,” which is now a tourist attraction and landmark in their home province of Quezon. Dimalanta was also commissioned to make a mural in the Gandara Church in Samar. He also worked in the movie industry under the directorships of Eddie Romero and Cirio Santiago. He also worked on the set design of the American movie “Last Chance.” Dimalanta has indeed made his parents proud. He is also the pride of Philippine Women’s University, where he was a professor in the College of Fine Arts from 1976 to 1985.
Paul Dimalanta with his painting from Waterfall Series
Fernando Sena is known for depicting themes that Filipinos can easily relate to. These include religious icons, pan de sal, barong-barong, a pile of assorted toys, and scenes from a simple life. Sena’s pan de sal series is acknowledged to be the single most significant body of work immortalizing the common bread on canvas.
Fernando Sena with his paintings (L-R – Kids’ Toys IV, Kids’ Toys III, Toys, Kids’ Toys II)
Considered the “Father of Philippine Art Workshops,” Sena has appeared in numerous radio and TV shows since the late 1970s and—with the advent of social media—in YouTube videos, on Facebook, and in blogs. In 2015 and 2016, he published two instructional books on drawing and painting.
He also established several art groups, such as KATAG, Dalusapi, and the Buenas Artes Artist Group, that support his advocacy of calling attention to poverty in our midst. Sena’s Art Discovery and Learning Foundation, Inc. have funded 11 scholars to the University of the Philippines College of Fine Arts. Of this pool, six have already graduated, three of them cum laude.
Al Perez, best known for his church paintings, works with different mediums, including watercolor, oil pastel, and even pen and ink. But the theme of his works reflects deep spirituality and a passion for the Filipino soul and identity. He is known as the “Portrait Artist of Philippine Churches.” Perez also does portraits, still-life, landscape art, metal and wood sculptures, and even scrap art. Perez graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Santo Tomas in 1968. He also studied at the Art Students League in 1984 and the School of Visual Arts in 1996, both in New York.
Al Perez with his paintings (L-R – Nude Scape, Jesus the Savior with Manila Cathedral, Hibiscus Flowerscape)
Abstractionist, multi-awarded painter, and prolific Filipino contemporary artist Raul Isidro‘s works are heavily influenced by nature. He has been called a visionary and is a force to reckon with in the art world, having had hundreds of solo and group exhibits in the Philippines and abroad. His works depict the vibrancy and beauty of nature and the environment.
Raul Isidro with his paintings (L-R – Green Formation, Summer Festival #2)
Isidro entered the art scene in the late 1960s, and in 1969, when man first landed on the moon, he launched his first solo show titled “Lunar Orbit.” From 1968 to 1977, Isidro taught Fine Arts at the Philippine Women’s University. He became the dean of the College of Fine Arts, after which he left to devote time and attention to his art.
The exhibition is a rare opportunity for art lovers and collectors to see the works of these six masters in an exhibit.
You can view and purchase more than 1,500 artworks from more than 250 local artists at drybrush.com and also visit the two physical locations of the drybrush Gallery; one in SM Mall of Asia and one in SM North Edsa. For viewing, payment, and other inquiries, you may contact drybrush via email at curator@drybrush.com or 0917 565 2917.
With more people becoming price-conscious, they tend to be wary of how worthwhile a product or experience is. Prices are higher than they were years ago, which makes people naturally more hesitant about spending on a fancy restaurant or a trendy fitness class without being certain of what they get in return.
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ASUS today announced its new class of 16-inch devices designed for everyday content creation, productivity, and entertainment consumption. The Vivobook Pro 16 OLED (K6602), Vivobook 16X (M1603), and Vivobook 16 (X1605) are feature-packed multiuse laptops that offer stunning displays with larger screen real estate. Perfect for on-the-go use, these new Vivobook laptops are built with a slim and compact form factor with a sleek bezel-less design giving the user a bigger workspace to multitask efficiently anytime and anywhere. Bigger and better this time, the 16-inch Vivobook laptops promise users an enhanced and detailed visuals perfect for content creation, a larger screen size to work on your spreadsheets and school presentations, and an amplified entertainment or gaming experience all in one compact device.
Professional-grade creativity and productivity
Create and multitask like a pro with ASUS Vivobook Pro 16 OLED’s (K6602) world-leading 3.2K 120Hz 16:10 OLED display. Explore the marvel of a 16-inch real estate and see every minute detail of a masterpiece or a spreadsheet. Vivobook Pro 16 OLED’s display is PANTONE Validated, which delivers a superb high-quality visual experience with a cinema-grade 100% DCI-P3 color gamut. It is DisplayHDR True Black 600 certified for ultra-realistic images with a 600-nit peak brightness.
At the core of effortless content creation is performance, and the powerful components in Vivobook Pro 16 OLED make creativity easy and fun for YouTubers, TikTokers, podcasters, vloggers, musicians, artists — in fact, anyone who needs to create. Users requiring a quick boost for a tough task can simply switch to Performance mode to unleash the maximum 90 W TDP from the up to 12th Generation Intel Core i7-12700H CPU and 16 GB RAM, with no throttling thanks to the dual-fan, triple-vented ASUS IceCool Plus cooling system. The up to 1 TB PCIe SSD provides plenty of ultrafast storage for every project and loads clips or draft ideas in the blink of an eye. The studio-grade of up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU also lets the user’s visual creativity flow as smoothly as ever and can easily handle gaming or entertainment tasks.
Experience audiovisual heaven with the MUX switch in the Vivobook Pro 16 OLED. Creators can enjoy maximum low-latency graphics performance when gaming. Entertainment is also enhanced by immersive, multi-dimensional Dolby Atmos audio via the Harman Kardon-certified speaker system.
Easily connect all the latest peripherals, displays, or projectors. There’s an ultrafast Thunderbolt 4 port that supports fast charging and up to 40 Gbps data transfers; a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port; an HDMI 2.1 port that supports up to a 4K external monitor; an RJ-45 LAN port that provides added flexibility for high-speed wired network connections; and a MicroSD card reader that allows fast and easy data exchange.
To complete every creator’s wish list, ASUS Vivobook Pro 16 OLED comes with a free three-month subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud. For more details about this partnership, check https://ph.asus.click/AdobeCreativeCloud.
Graphika Manila 2023
Witness and experience ASUS’ latest Creator Series in 16-inch displays, including the Vivobook Pro 16 OLED (K6602) along with the innovative Zenbook Pro 16X OLED (UX7602), Vivobook Pro 16X OLED (N7601), and ProArt Studiobook Pro 16 OLED (W7600) at the Graphika Manila 2023 on February 11-12 at SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia, Pasay City. Catch ASUS’ Creator ambassadors Visual Artist and Illustrator Kevin Eric Raymundo (also known as Tarantadong Kalbo), and Visual Storyteller and Wedding Videographer Jason Magbanua as they share their inspiring creative journey with ASUS as their reliable partner device.
Classic Vivobook, next-level features
Explore a fresh new vision with ASUS’ latest Classic Vivobook laptops. The ASUS Vivobook 16X (M1603) and ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605) feature an LCD wide-view NanoEdge display and have TÜV Rheinland low blue-light certification to ensure eye comfort during lengthy viewing sessions. Ideal for smart practical users, next-level productivity is guaranteed thanks to the large workspace a 16-inch laptop can only offer. Tick off everything on that to-do list quickly, as these Classic Vivobook laptops come with a free lifetime license to Office 2021 Home & Student.
Achieve a next-level performance as these Classic Vivobook laptops come in the latest AMD and Intel processors. Vivobook 16X comes with up to AMD Ryzen 7 5800H Mobile Processor, and Vivobook 16 features an up to 12th Generation Intel Core i7-1255U CPU. The 8 GB of DDR4 RAM and an ultrafast 512 GB PCIe SSD on both models make every task effortless, whether it’s streaming, browsing, editing, video chatting, or just taking care of business at home. Vivobook 16X has additional RAM slots for future-proofing.
Built in a youth-friendly and compact design, Vivobook 16 features precision-engineered, lay-flat 180° hinges that make it easy to share content with others or fun to collaborate with workmates and classmates around a table. With a full set of I/O ports, connecting existing peripherals, displays, and projectors is a cinch. There’s a USB-C3.2 Gen 1 port, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, a USB 2.0 port, HDMI output, and an audio combo jack.
To ensure maximum performance and keep Vivobook Classic series laptops cool in all situations, the ASUS IceCool cooling system uses upgraded 8 mm and 6 mm dual heat pipes and an IceBlade fan that efficiently accelerates heat transfer.
To safeguard users’ health and reduce the spread of harmful bacteria, frequently touched surfaces on Vivobook Classic series laptops are treated with ASUS Antibacterial Guard, which is scientifically proven[i] to inhibit the growth of bacteria by more than 99% over a 24-hour period.
Availability and Pricing
All the Vivobook 16-inch series come with a free lifetime license to Office 2021 Home & Student and Platinum Protection Warranty. ASUS Vivobook Pro 16 OLED retails at a starting price of PHP 82,995.00, ASUS Vivobook 16X at a starting price of PHP 37,995.00, and ASUS Vivobook 16 at a starting price of PHP 33,995.00. Check out these laptops in ASUS Concept Stores and authorized resellers today. Here is the complete list of where to buy https://ph.asus.click/PRWTB. Users can also score them with up to 18 months of 0% installment via Home Credit.
Eyeing that particular ASUS Creator Series laptop? Score up to PHP7,000 worth of discount on select ASUS Vivobook Pro and Zenbook Pro laptops on the ASUS Official Stores in Shopee and Lazada starting February 10-19, 2023.
Stress in the post-pandemic world takes its toll on us in many ways. But if you think that all it will give you is anxiety and agitation, think again: the physical toll on you will reveal itself in stiffened muscles, headaches, digestive issues, joint pain, and poor sleep.
That said, it is a timely thing that Vital Dome Philippines recently expanded its local network to include the Well-Balanced Chiropractic Wellness Center among the facilities that already offer its revivifying technology to the work-weary public.
A Key to Holistic Wellness
From left: Vital Dome Philippines recently expanded its local network to include the Well-Balanced Chiropractic Wellness Center. Shown in photo during the launch are (from left) Dr. Finesse Evangelista, dermatologist; Katherine Alejar, chief executive officer and innovator of Vital Dome’s exclusive Philippine distributor i3; Dr. Kim Khauv, co-founder of Well-Balanced Chiropractic Wellness Center and Nenette Umali, dietitian/nutritionist.
Co-founded by Aireen Navarro Khauv and former US Navy chiropractor Dr. Kim Khauv, the Well-Balanced Chiropractic Wellness Center offers a variety of services which not only bring relief to those in severe or chronic pain, but also improve their overall quality of life.
Dr. Kim has over 20 years of experience, 5-1/2 years of which were spent as a chiropractor for the US Navy. He has a Master’s Degree in Public Health from UCLA, with a special interest in Toxicology. He has also published chiropractic and public health research in several scientific journals.
“Detoxification is very important in lowering our body’s burden of toxins to keep us all healthy. In addition, current research shows that infrared therapy provides wound healing, speeding up recovery from athletic activities and improving the quality of life of our patients is very exciting” Dr. Kim stated, citing how the Vital Dome could make a great difference in the well-being of his patients at the center.
Their partnership was launched recently at the Well-Balanced Chiropractic Wellness Center with noted speakers. Dr. Kim spoke on the benefits of chiropractic care and healing and recovery using far infrared therapy; Dr. Finesse Evangelista, dermatologist, talked about toxins and diagnosis; Nenette Umali, dietitian/nutritionist, expounded on proper nutrition and Katherine Alejar, chief executive officer and innovator of Vital Dome’s exclusive Philippine distributor i3, who had a segment with Dr. Joel Lopez of JLopezMD Medi Spa and Wellness Center for Vital Test.
“I am very excited to add Vital Dome to our list of wellness services,” he said, adding significant research findings as to how far infrared therapy can help with athletes’ enhanced recovery, controls Type 2 diabetes, allergic rhinitis and helps in the total health of the geriatric population, among others.
Beyond Relaxation
The addition of the Vital Dome to the center’s roster of services provides more than just comfort and relaxation. The regenerative action of the far infrared rays generated by the carbon panels within the device reduces internal inflammation which, in turn, helps in long-term pain management. This ensures that users can do more physically without debilitating pain and discomfort.
Likewise, the Vital Dome is also instrumental in healthy weight management and body shaping, and also has proven use in the field of dermatology as skin regeneration is triggered at the cellular level to give skin a fresher, more youthful appearance.
But more than anything, holistic health is the primary benefit that the Vital Dome offers users. The deep-penetrating action of the FIRs essentially raises the body’s core temperature in a safe and regulated manner, enabling it to sweat out toxins and other impurities as a way to stay healthy and keep infections at bay.
When used in tandem with the Vital Test, a non-invasive diagnostic device that determines the level of exposure one has had to heavy metals and other environmental toxins, as well as the alignment and corrective therapies offered at the center, the Vital Dome delivers a greater sense of well-being on the part of clients, enabling them to live and enjoy life to its fullest.
Spreading the Word
Shown in photo is Katherine Alejar, chief executive officer and innovator of Vital Dome’s exclusive Philippine distributor i3, during the launch of Vital Dome at the Well-Balanced Chiropractic Wellness Center
For her part, Alejar takes pride in the way her company is helping the Well-Balanced Chiropractic Wellness Center achieve its goal of improving clients’ lives through improved health and overall well-being.
“We are honored to be a part of the center’s commitment to total health and wellness,” Alejar says. “I hope that other clinics and wellness facilities will follow suit and bring the Vital Dome to their own clients.”
Aside from its recent installation at Well-Balanced Chiropractic Wellness Center, Vital Dome can also be found at an aesthetic clinic, physiotherapy center and at a high end wellness resort
i3 is also the exclusive distributor of Vital Dome in Singapore, Maldives and South Korea. “We are honored to have been given the opportunity and privilege of making Vital Dome present in more countries in order to help people have healthier and happier lives,” Alejar says.
About the Vital Dome
The regenerative action of Vital Dome’s far infrared rays generated by the carbon panels within the device reduces internal inflammation which, in turn, helps in long-term pain management. Vital Dome is an important part of one’s journey towards healthier lives.
Patented and manufactured in France, the Vital Dome uses Far Infrared Rays (FIRs) generated by carbon panels within the device to give users the ultimate detoxification experience to deliver a sense of relaxation, renewed well-being, and a general improvement in one’s quality of life.
For more information on the Vital Dome, visit vitaldomeglobal.com. Follow on Instagram and like on Facebook @vitaldomeph. For more information on Well-Balanced Chiropractic Wellness Center, visit well-balancedchiro.com/ or follow on Instagram and like on Facebook @dockimchiro
If Celine Dion gives you advice, you listen. Watch Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Sam Heughan, and Celine Dion in the official trailer of Columbia Pictures’ new romantic comedy “Love Again” – exclusively in cinemas across the Philippines very soon.
What if a random text message led to the love of your life? In the romantic comedy Love Again, dealing with the loss of her fiancé, Mira Ray (Priyanka Chopra Jonas) 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 (Sam Heughan) 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. Exclusively in Cinemas.
Love Again is distributed in the Philippines by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Connect with the hashtag #LoveAgainMovie
Hello Glow is throwing the biggest birthday sale this month as part of their 3rd birthday celebration! All products are Buy 2 Take 3rd one free in Watsons and SM Beauty Department Stores, and up to 30%off in all other physical retail stores nationwide!
Who is Hello Glow?
Hello Glow was founded in February 2020 in response to the rise of thousands of backyard-manufactured “rejuvenating set” brands whose skin lightening products are sold illegally through the black market and online marketplaces by resellers for using FDA-violating bleaching ingredients.
Its first ever flagship product, the Hello Glow All-Natural Whitening Set, sold 50,000 sets during the brand’s launch, and 300,000 sets in June 2020 amidst a pandemic! The pioneer set has sold over one million sets to date, generating public clamor that resulted in the introduction of three additional skin care set variants; namely the Advanced Rejuvenating Set, the Acne Defense Set, and the Blemish Miracle Set. Each addressing unique skincare concerns of Hello Glow users.
According to Hello Glow founder and Ever Bilena Cosmetics, Inc.’s Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, Denice Sy, what makes Hello Glow so well-loved is “our commitment to ensuring clinically-tested and dermatologist-approved skincare formulations.” Hello Glow’s slogan, #BecauseYourSkinMatters, trickles down to the brand’s advocacy of ensuring proper skincare education to its audience as well, teaching them to read product labels and research ingredients that will work well for their skin.
Hello Glow’s Milestones
Hello Glow has achieved numerous milestones in its three years in the market. It has overtaken multinational brands and emerged as the #1 top ranking skin care set brand in 2020 and 2021 as stated in the Beauty and Personal Care 2022 report of a London-based research company. It has won Gold from the 2021 IPRA (International Public Relations Association) Golden World Awards for an all-digital campaign, while Sy was the Gold Winner at 2022 TITAN Business Awards for Beauty & Cosmetics as founder for Hello Glow.
Hello Glow products have also received their own corresponding accolades from beauty editors and publications. Hello Glow’s Citronella Lotion was name best multi-purpose lotion in Cosmo Beauty Awards 2021. Its Sunflower Multiuse Sunflower Oil was an awardee of the Cosmo Beauty Awards 2022, while its Purifying Peeling Gel, 3-in-1 AHA Bright Booster Serum both made it to the coveted Metro Beauty Awards 2022. Hello Glow’s Rosewater Soothing Gel has become a cult favorite, placing in Cosmo Beauty Hot List, Preview’s Girls Choice Awards, and MEGA Magazine’s Drugstore Gems!
Things to Watch Out for from Hello Glow
Hello Glow has grown so much in the last three years! From its humble beginnings in the niche skincare set market, it has expanded into broader categories like sun care and body care.
Hello Glow aims to bring #NextLevelSelfCare to the forefront with its upcoming launches. Hello Glow fans can watch out for more sunscreen formats and finishes, multiuse balms with SPF, and other innovative new releases!
For the mean time, celebrate with Hello Glow by shopping their biggest Buy 2 Take 3rd one free deals in Watsons and SM Beauty Dept. Stores and up to 30%off in all other physical retail stores nationwide, such as Alfamart, SM Supermarkets, Robinsons Dept Stores & Supermarkets, Gaisano group of stores, Waltermart Supermarkets & W Dept. Stores, LCC Supermarkets and Department Stores, Landmark, Centro Dept. Store, among others.Check out Hello Glow’s social media handles @helloglowofficial on Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok, as well as the hashtag: #HelloGlowYear3 to follow Hello Glow’s 3rd Birthday celebration activities for the full month of February.
Kiwa Express opened its doors at Ayala Malls Manila Bay, introducing to mall patrons exceptional Korean dining options at an affordable price point. The quick-service casual Korean restaurant is an offshoot of Kiwa Korean Grill at Solaire Resort, promising to bring premium Korean menu offerings not yet offered by other Korean restaurants.
Dr. David Shim, CEO and owner of Kiwa Express, explains his reasons for this new direction. “I’ve been operating Kiwa Restaurant in Solaire since 2015 and there has been this growing demand from Filipino regulars wanting easier access to my authentic Korean food.”
“Authentic” is an important aspect of the Kiwa Express experience for Dr. Shim. “It is true-to-heart Korean food. Not fusion. Not localized. And we offer high-caliber and quality Korean cuisine at a very affordable price…the quality is identical to the food that they would sample from Kiwa in Solaire.” The unapologetic authenticity of his food is the key to his success.
Kiwa Express menu features items hand-picked by Dr. Shim and classified as Kiwa signature dishes or chef’s special recommendations. He explains his personal recommendation for first-time diners, ”Kiwa Galbitang, the Korean version of bulalo. I will guarantee you that it will make you very happy.” The hearty, nourishing beef stew is a great gateway to the world of Korean food. Beef short ribs are stewed slowly in aromatics resulting in a clean, delicate broth that is a feast to the senses. Dr. Shim also highly recommends the must-try Kimchi Jjigae — a warming, spicy stew highlighting their signature kimchi, Doenjang Jjigae, Jap Chae, and Shrimp Tempura.
Portion sizes in Kiwa Express are priced according to individual servings. There are also family-sized options for diners who come in big groups. Packaged meal sets are offered to make ordering easier for customers.
Dr. Shim believes Korean food will continue to be popular among Filipinos. “I observe food being served to the general public is too much of fast food and instant food. It is too salty, sweet, deep fried and harmful to your health. Korean food offers a healthy alternative as it uses generous portions of vegetables. Kiwa Korean food, in particular, is not instant nor ready-made food, and always delivered via on-site preparation and cooking. I hope to provide healthier alternative for Filipino people for better well-being.”
Kiwa Express in Ayala Malls Manila Bay is the first of many branches already in the works. “This restaurant is our launch pad, the model on which new branches will be based. When this clicks, we already have other upcoming outlets.”
Kiwa Express is located at the 3rd floor, Building B, Ayala Malls Manila Bay, Macapagal Boulevard corner Aseana Avenue, Paranaque City. For inquiries, guests can call (63 2) 7004-7472 or send a message via Instagram and Facebook.
This February, Loacker is launching its first Love Pickup Prediction filter on social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook.
In partnership with PICKUP COFFEE, the Love Pickup Prediction filter will allow Instagram and Facebook users to see their love predictions just in time for Valentine’s month with just a slight blow on a digital PICKUP drink.
Whether it comes true or not is up to you!
Participants who use the Love Pickup Prediction filter will also have the chance to win one of the dailyLoacker x PICKUP COFFEE Heart Box prizes, which contain the perfect Valentine’s Day match – Loacker products and seven (7) PICKUP COFFEE stubs. One grand prize winner will receive a 1-year supply of PICKUP COFFEE. The promotion runs until February 28, 2023 only.
Winners will be announced on Loacker’s official social media pages.
Loacker and PICKUP COFFEE will also have a Love Prediction pop-up booth at the Vertis North in Quezon City from February 12-14, 2023.
Although there’s no guarantee of success in one’s love life, every spin of the roulette will give participants free balloons and Loacker products.
After the successful launch of the ultra-tough phone, the global technology brand will be introducing another set of products that are as compact and long-lasting as its predecessor HONOR X9a 5G. On February 22, the brand is excited to launch the HONOR X7a and the first-ever laptop product of HONOR for the year, the HONOR MagicBook X series.
HONOR X7a, an upcoming sibling of HONOR X9a 5G, offers more choices to HONOR fans, bringing advanced technology to satisfy one key consumer pain point: batteries die quickly. HONOR X7a can support up to 42 hours of social media browsing on a full charge. For those who are constantly on the go for their jobs, HONOR X7a supports about 42 hours of phone calling or 29 hours of music streaming.
With industry-level innovative battery technologies, the cell of HONOR X7a comes with a higher energy density and a reduced thickness, contributing to the long battery life and the slim form factor of the device. The battery also demonstrates exceptional longevity, capable of maintaining above 80% health even after three years of use.
“We are really excited to be introducing our new devices in the market, an affordable smartphone with 3 days of battery life and our line of laptops that will complete the HONOR ecosystem. To our HONOR fans, stay tuned on February 22!,” says Stephen Cheng, HONOR VP for Marketing.
Meanwhile, HONOR Philippines will be launching two HONOR MagicBook X series that delivers superb performance and a seamless user experience to take users from work to play – the HONOR MagicBook X 14 and X 15.
The HONOR MagicBook X14 and HONOR MagicBook X15 support multi-screen collaboration allowing users to multi-task between different devices. Users can seamlessly connect their smartphone with the laptop, dragging files across and making edits with one single keyboard. A handy fingerprint reading power button enables instant access when starting up the HONOR MagicBook X 14 and HONOR MagicBook X 15 for a more secure and effortless login experience.
HONOR X7a and HONOR MagicBook X series will be officially launched on February 22, 2023 Catch our launch live on HONOR Philippines’ Facebook Page (HONORX7a and MagicBook X Launch Event). #HONORX9a5G #HONORX7a #HONORMagicBookX
