Author: Press Release

  • WATCH: Film About the Origins of ‘AIR’ Jordan Reveals Official Trailer

    Some icons are meant to fly. Watch the official trailer of AIR from director Ben Affleck and starring Matt Damon. Exclusively in cinemas across the Philippines starting April 19.

    From award-winning director Ben Affleck and starring Matt Damon, “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.

    “AIR” also stars Ben Affleck, Jason Bateman, Chris Messina, Marlon Wayans, with Chris Tucker and Viola Davis in a moving story that 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.

    Affleck directed from a screenplay by Alex Convery. “AIR” is produced by Peter Guber, Jason Michael Berman, David Ellison, Jeff Robinov, Madison Ainley, Damon and Affleck.

    “AIR” will be distributed in the Philippines by Warner Bros. Pictures. Join the conversation online and use the hashtag #AIRMovie

    Photo & Video Credit: “Warner Bros. Pictures”

  • Celebrate Sweet Love this Valentine’s at Rockwell: Flower Fair, Serenade Sessions & Pop-Up Fair

    This Valentine’s season, sweetness matters at Rockwell. Spend the season of love at the address of fashionable Manila, with activities and offerings perfect for you and your special someone.

    Rockwell Valentines Day

    Let your feelings bloom with Power Plant Mall’s Flower Fair, making its return to the R1 Level North Court. Find unique floral arrangements and the freshest bouquets from Designer Blooms, The Glass House Flowers, Petalier, Flowers by Roger Acierda, and Fig & Vine. 

    Rockwell Valentines Day the GLASS HOUSE flowers

    Top off the romantic ambience at the mall with the Serenade Sessions along Lopez Drive, while dining al fresco with your loved ones on February 14, 2023. Enjoy a similarly romantic scene at the Arton Strip in Katipunan, with musical performances Quartet Manila at the al fresco dining area.

    Pet Fair Flower

    Love is also in the air for our furry friends, as Santolan Town Plaza will hold its Pup-Up Fair, from February 10-12, 2023. Treat your pets with a variety of choices and show them love this Valentines in San Juan. 

    Learn more about Rockwell’s Valentine’s celebration on their Facebook and Instagram pages.

  • WATCH: ‘Scream VI’ Big Game Spot Takes the Horror to New Heights

    Keep your friends close and your killer(s) closer. Check out the Big Game Spot for Paramount Pictures’ Scream VI, in Philippine theaters on March 8, 2023.

    Following the latest Ghostface killings, the four survivors leave Woodsboro behind and start a fresh chapter. In Scream VI, Melissa Barrera (“Sam Carpenter”), Jasmin Savoy Brown (“Mindy Meeks-Martin”), Mason Gooding (“Chad Meeks-Martin”), Jenna Ortega (“Tara Carpenter”), Hayden Panettiere (“Kirby Reed”) and Courteney Cox (“Gale Weathers”) return to their roles in the franchise alongside Jack Champion, Henry Czerny, Liana Liberato, Dermot Mulroney, Devyn Nekoda, Tony Revolori, Josh Segarra, and Samara Weaving.

    Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Media Group Present A Project X Entertainment Production, A Radio Silence Film, Scream VI.

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    Directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler Gillett, produced by William Sherak, James Vanderbilt, Paul Neinstein, written by James Vanderbilt & Guy Busick, based on characters created by Kevin Williamson.

    Scream VI is distributed in the Philippines by Paramount Pictures through Columbia Pictures. Connect with #Scream6 and tag @paramountpicsph

    Photo & Video Credit: “Paramount Pictures International”

  • Love Is Inn at Park Inn by Radisson North EDSA!

    Feel good and feel the love during the most romantic month of the year at Park Inn by Radisson North EDSA!

    Plan your Valentine getaway with our special offers starting at Php5,400 nett for an overnight stay, inclusive of buffet breakfast for two, 15% discount from the Ala Carte menu of CASA Urban Table, 10% discount at the Mandara Spa, welcome drinks for two and a special welcome amenity upon arrival.

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    Looking for a special place on Valentine week? Our CASA Urban Table is offering a special 4-course set menu from February 13 (Dinner), February 14 (Lunch and Dinner) and February 15 (Dinner), from 11AM to 3PM for lunch and 6PM to 10PM for dinner. Enjoy a special meal over Creamy Tomato Soup to start, Feta and Candied Walnut Salad, a choice of Roast Beef Short Plate or Prawns Thermidor for your main and finish off with the equally indulgent Triple Chocolate Mousse, served with a special wine spritzer and a Valentine giveaway for the ladies, all only for Php 1400 nett per person.

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    Need more chill time with your date? Try our “Drink of the Month”, Blue Moscato, a special concoction of Moscato, blue curacao, triple sec and your usual citrus. Available for the whole month of February.

    For reservations and more information, call (02) 7944-1888 or email reservations.northEDSA@parkinn.com.

  • WATCH: ‘The Glory’ Part 2 Teaser opens the Gate to the Final Revenge

    The teaser trailer and character posters for Part 2 provide a sneak peek into the continued revenge of Dong-eun. The Glory tells the story of a woman with a broken soul due to childhood violence, who dedicates her life to a meticulous web of vengeance to all the accomplices who brought her childhood nightmare.

    In the teaser trailer, Yeon-jin says,“I’ve done nothing wrong, Dong-eun,” without a flicker of shame as Dong-eun’s chilling wrath intensifies, fueling anticipation for how Dong-eun’s vengeance will turn out. All eyes are on Dong-eun’s lifetime revenge, which will unfold in The Glory Part 2, releasing on Netflix March 10.

    The 8 characters featured in the posters are all entangled in Moon Dong-eun’s detailed plan, those that help her; Joo Yeo-jeong, Kang Hyeon-nam and Ha Do-yeong, and the perpetrators; Park Yeon-jin, Jeon Jae-jun, Lee Sa-ra, Choi Hye-jeong, and Son Myeong-o. Viewers also look forward to more of Song Hye-kyo, as she received praise for leading the series with her stellar acting.  

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    After its release in December 2021, The Glory Part 1 quickly rose to sensation, creating numerous parodies and memes on social media. The attention was also proven by its ranking in Netflix’s global top 10 TV (Non-English) list for 5 weeks following its release. The Glory Part 2 will build on the story of surveilling and closing in on the lives of Yeon-jin and their fellow perpetrators and show how they fall into their versions of ‘hell’ that Dong-eun has meticulously planned out, quenching viewers’ thirst for the ending.

    The Glory Part 2 will be globally released on March 10, only on Netflix. 

  • PPO’s Metamorphosis Continues with its Concert Series IV

    The search for the next conductor and music director of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra continues with its Concert Series VI, slated on February 24, 2023, 8pm, at the CCP Live at Met Theater.

    Maestro Haoran Li steps on the dais for the sixth installment of the PPO’s 38th concert season, dubbed Metamorphosis.  The Chinese conductor was the assistant conductor of China Philharmonic Orchestra from 2019 to 2020, and the National Center for the Performing Arts Beijing, China in 2018.  For the 2022-2023 season, he led concerts with La Filarmonica Arturo Toscanini, Romanian Radio National Orchestra, Lasi Philharmonic Orchestra, Banatul Philharmonic Orchestra of Timioara, Beijing Symphony Orchestra, and the Sichuan Symphony Orchestra.

    Under Maestro Li’s baton, the PPO will perform Antonino Buenaventura’s By the Hillside, Modest Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, and Jean Sibelius’ Violin Concerto Op. 47, D minor, featuring violinist Diomedes Saraza Jr.

    First place winner at the 2002 National Music Competition for Young Artists (NAMCYA) Violin Category, Saraza Jr. is currently the concertmaster of the Manila Symphony Orchestra.  He plays on a 1972 French violin made by Eugene Guinot and Rene Morel, given by Standard Insurance Company.

    He has performed with the PPO in their concert at the Carnegie Hall in New York.  His recent performances include: a recital tour in New York, Chicago and Wisconsin with pianist Victor Asuncion; with the International Sejong soloists for the 33rd Macao International Music Festival at the Macao Cultural Centre and in New York City in 2017.

    He was also the concertmaster of PREDIS Children Orchestra, member of PREDIS chamber orchestra, and became the youngest member of the Manila Symphony Orchestra at age 13.  He received both Music degrees, both undergraduate and masters, from the Juilliard School.  During his time at the Juilliard School, Saraza was the recipient of the Irene Diamond Graduate Fellowship, Ruth Katzman Scholarship, Juilliard Alumni scholarship and the C.V. Starr Scholarship.  He also served as assistant concertmaster of Juilliard Orchestra and Juilliard Lab Orchestra.

    In 2015, Saraza was accepted to pursue Master of Musical Arts degree from Yale University, where he became the concertmaster of Yale Philharmonia, violin faculty of Yale secondary lesson division, and was the first Filipino recipient of Yale’s highly-esteemed Broadus Erle Prize 2016 for being the best violinist of the year and the Alumni Association Prize 2017 for high scholastic achievement and community work outside Yale University.

    He was a graduate professor of St. Scholastica’s College and violin faculty of the Manila Symphony Junior Orchestra, in cooperation with Standard Insurance’s Pursuit for Excellence program.

    For inquiries and tickets, call CCP Box Office at 8832-3704 or email customercare@culturalcenter.gov.ph.  Visit the CCP website or follow the official social media accounts in Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok for latest updates.

  • The ERASERHEADS’ Huling El Bimbo World Tour 2023 Kicks Off with North America and Canada Shows

    Last February 1, 2023, Eraserheads members Ely Buendia, Raymund Marasigan, Buddy Zabala, and Marcus Adoro joined WEU Event Management Services and DVent Productions at the Manila Polo Club to officially announce details of their upcoming Eraserheads Huling El Bimbo 2023 World Tour.

    WEU Event Management Services and DVent Productions were two of the local promoters for the band’s reunion concert in Manila held last December 22, 2022 at the SMDC Festival Grounds in Parañaque.

    The following cities and dates have so far been confirmed:

    Huling El Bimbo Schedules

    Francis Lumen, President, and Ronald Esguerra, Chief Operating Officer, of WEU Event Management Services; and Maria Diane Ventura, Managing Director, of DVent Productions, a multi-national film and music production company, have confirmed that they will be partnering with NY Entourage Productions for the North America and Canada legs of the tour.

    NY Entourage Productions, represented by Nancy Yang and Angel Yang, is an international tour promotions and events company known to bring major Filipino artists to perform around the world.

    “We’ll make sure the Eraserheads are well taken care of during their stops in North America and Canada,” said Nancy Yang, Promoter under NY Entourage Productions.

    “It will be the most comfortable tour Eraserheads will have in their lifetime,” said Ronald Esguerra, COO of WEU Event Management Services. During the contract signing, the Eraserheads also took time to sign artworks by Marcus Adoro and a D&D guitar designed by Parokya Ni Edgar’s Gab Chee Kee, which are being auctioned to help support Gab’s battle with lymphoma.

    Each show will be a two-hour production featuring a set list of staple Eraserheads favorites. Fans can expect the band’s top hits to be performed, but each night will also include different songs unique to each city so no two shows are completely alike.

    Cities and dates for the Middle East, Europe, and Asia will be finalized and announced in the coming weeks. More details on the Eraserheads El Bimbo 2023 World Tour will also be shared soon. Stay tuned to official social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram for announcements.

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    The Eraserheads Huling El Bimbo 2023 World Tour (North America and Canada) is a production by WEU Event Management Services, DVent Productions, and NY Entourage Productions.

  • Celebrate Love with vivo’s massive shopping deals and freebies this Valentine season!

    The love month is here, and so is the season of showering your loved ones with their well-deserved gifts. But it doesn’t mean that you need to break your bank to give the best presents. vivo Philippines is here to help you stay on the budget with their best Valentine deals and promo. Get a chance to win a flower bouquet, extra freebies, and more!

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    Walking to the vivo store or ordering through vivo’s website? Wondering where you can score a sulit Valentine’s promo? Check out this list, and you might find the best Valentine deal for you.

    Your Valentine gift delivered at your doorstep

    No matter how busy you are, there’s always a way to get your Valentine gift without any hassle. vivo is not only providing you access to delivery but bundled with discounts and freebies! The vivo e-store shares their exclusive valentine promo available from February 12-18, 2023.

    This special sale is not only limited to vivo smartphones but includes some of the device accessories you need. All smartphone devices come with a free sim card. See the full list of freebies below:

    vivo ProductFreebies
    Y01, Y15s, Y16 (4GB+64GB)Premium Tumbler
    Y02sFoomee QA05
    V25 Pro2in1 Clock Speaker
    Y02, Y16 (4GB+128GB), Y15A, Y21T, Y22s (4GB+128GB), Y73, Y76 5G, T1x, V25e,V25, X80, Y1s, V21e, V21 5GVoguard Colorful Earphones

    Discounts are also available to Type Cables, vivo Fast Chargers and even TWS air earphones! Get those extra freebies to make sure you don’t miss out! All of these will be available at the vivo e-store in time for the vivo Valentine Season Promo!

    Walk out of the vivo store with an exciting gift!

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    The vivo kiosks and stores’ February calendar is filled with a lot of deals and promos which won’t leave you hanging. See all offerings by date to keep you updated.

    Get a chance to win a bouquet of flowers worth Php 3,000 (February 1-10, 2023): With every purchase of any vivo smartphone device, you get one raffle entry for the raffle draw on February 13, 2023. 5 lucky winners will be posted and notified via vivo’s Facebook account.

    vivo Valentine’s Exclusive Gift (February 13-14, 2023):  The first 15 customers that will buy any vivo products in any participating store and post a selfie on Facebook with the hashtag, #CelebratingValentinesDaywithvivo will get you to grab a vivo baseball cap. Simply present to the store OIC or cashier, and voila! You have your gift!

    Buy 2 vivo Accessories and get 20% off on other accessories  (February 10-28, 2023): For every single-receipt purchase of at least two (2) vivo accessories and IOT products with a total of Php 400 worth, you may continue shopping your other vivo accessories with 20% discount.

    This includes Baseus, Foomee, and Havit earphones, vivo FastCharging adapters and cables, and even speakers and car mounts. Definitely shop til you drop with all your device accessories needs!

    vivo’s Play and Win a Prize (February 10-28, 2023): Buy any vivo smartphone worth at least Php 10,000 in any vivo participating stores to play the game and get a chance to win one of the vivo exclusive items: Bluetooth Neckband Earphone, TWS Earphone, or Premium Water Bottle.

    The month-long celebration across all vivo stores won’t let you down. As simple as posting a selfie, winning vivo exclusive merch, and having a grand flower bouquet for your loved ones, it’s definitely a deal you wouldn’t want to miss!

    All these in-store exclusive deals are redeemable at vivo concept stores, exhibits, and kiosks in Metropoint Pasay, Cash, and Carry, Glorietta, Century Mall, Xentro Mall Sta. Ana, Lucky Chinatown, Waltermart Sucat, SM Muntinlupa, SM Center Pasig, Ayala Feliz, Fishermall QC, SM North Edsa, Trinoma, SM Valenzuela, Ayala Fairview Terraces, and SM Sangandaan.

    To know more information and the latest news on vivo Philippines’ promotions, events, and other announcements, visit vivo Philippines’ official Facebook page or website.

  • Valentines with the Bloomfields at Rizal Park Hotel

    In celebration of Valentine’s Day, Rizal Park Hotel offers guests the perfect excuse to delight in a weekend of romance. From hotel accommodation to romantic dining experiences with the most breathtaking backdrop of Manila Bay and exclusive discounts on spa treatments, guests can select from exclusive packages and decadent offerings that are sure to sweep sweethearts off their feet.

    Valentines at Rizal Park Hotel

    The hotel invites all guests to celebrate love with a romantic buffet dinner under the stars. Spend precious time together enjoying a wide selection of international cuisine and a carving station while watching the special performances of the Bloomfields. Priced at P3,700 per person, guests young and old alike will enjoy sporadic ballads, mellow hits and even good old ‘60s music, overlooking the beauty of Manila Bay, Rizal Park Hotels’ The Deck provides the perfect setting for a romantic escape.

    Valentines with the Bloomfields

    Those who want to spend the Valentine’s weekend in the heart of Manila can book the “Love is in the air from February 10-12”, priced at P13,300 nett per night, the package includes buffet breakfast for (2) two, buffet dinner with glass of wine for (2) two, and a welcome set up in the room– artisanal pastry and a bottle of wine (choice of sparkling, white, red or rose).

    Set Menu 1at Imperial for Valentines

    Sweethearts who want to celebrate on the day itself can choose the “Love is here on February 14” room package. Priced at P16,000 nett, it also includes a buffet breakfast for (2) two, a welcome artisanal pastry with a bottle of wine, and the “Valentine’s with The Bloomfields” buffet dinner and a show for (2) two. Both room packages include an exclusive discount on spa treatment at P1,600 per person.

    Set Menu 2 at Imperial for Valentines

    Make the occasion a special day for all your loved ones and celebrate Valentine’s as a family. Indulge on authentic Chinese cuisine as Imperial Court offers Valentine’s set menus perfect for the celebration. Priced at P29,888.00 per table (10 persons), the (set menu 1) features 9 dishes such as Peking duck, Stir-fry Scallop Szechuan Style, Steamed Lapu-lapu, and six more. Those who crave Grilled Wagyu Beef and Fried Pigeon may choose the (set menu 2). Priced at P28,888.00 per table (10 persons), the menu also includes Shrimp Baby Abalone Truffle Sauce, Steamed Garlic Crab, and five other dishes. Both set menus include two complimentary bottles of white wine or rose.

    For inquiries and reservations, text or call (63 917) 701-3817 / (63 917) 6571-334 or email at reservations@rizalparkhotel.com. Follow Facebook and Instagram.

  • City of Dreams Manila Entices with Tempting offerings This Valentine’s Season

    City of Dreams Manila highlights seductive offerings set to impress loved ones this Valentine’s season. For a swoon-worthy celebration, the mood at signature restaurants Crystal Dragon, Nobu Manila, and Haliya spells romance, while sweet gifts from Café Society. express affection.

    1. Crystal Dragons Wok fried Beef Tenderloin with Sichuan pepper and king mushroom with sauteed mixed vegetables

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    Couples will feel special with the curated five-course Valentine’s set menu of premium Cantonese cuisine and regional Chinese specialties. Available for lunch and dinner from February 13 – 15 for P4,000 net per person, the menu for a couple consists of Oven-baked Swan Pastry filled with chicken and truffle paste and Deep-fried Stuffed Cheesy Prawn Ball with fragrant coconut roasted eel in crispy bean curd skin for appetizers. Braised Hot and Sour Crab Meat Broth with Japanese scallop and shrimp wonton, Wok-fried Beef Tenderloin with Sichuan pepper and king mushroom with sauteed mixed vegetables, and Crispy Egg Noodles with seared king prawn come after, preceding the dessert of Mangaro Dark Chocolate Dome with ginger crème brulée.

    To make the romantic meal lovelier, the menu comes with a complimentary glass of France Chateau d’Esclans Rosé.

    2. Nobu Manilas Nobu Seasonal Assorted Sushi of toro uni and ama ebi

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    In this season of love. Nobu Manila’s sophisticated five-course tasting menu for two, is exclusively available for Valentine’s Day dinner at P11,000 net. The romantic gastronomic fete commences with a chef’s selection of zensai (appetizer), followed by the first course of Nobu Canape selection of Oyster with Nobu Salsa, Oyster with Yuzu Granita, Yellowtail with Jalapeño, and Spicy Tuna with Crispy Rice Malibu-Style. It continues with Nobu Seasonal Assorted Sushi of toro (tuna), uni (sea urchin), and ama ebi (shrimp); Seared Scallop with sobagaki (cooked soba dough) and truffle oil; Trio of Wagyu Beef – Nobu-style taco, wagyu skewer with kabotcha (squash), and crispy gyoza. For a sweet conclusion, Blueberry Monkfruit Panna Cotta will be served.

    As an added Cupid’s treat, the menu includes a complimentary welcome sake cocktail.

    3. Haliyas Cured Salmon Ensalada

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    The modern Filipino restaurant beguiles lovers with their “Araw ng mga Puso” special five-course dinner menu available for P9,000 net for two on Valentine’s Day only. It consists of: The Sugpo (poached annatto tiger prawn, coconut tuille, avocado crema, pickled radish, compressed celery, lemongrass and ginger emulsion, and edible flowers); Cured Salmon Ensalada (pako or fern salad, crispy kataifi, semi-dried cherry tomato, Mandarin baby red radish, beet fluid gel, and kalamansi-dill cream); Bell Pepper and Tomato Krema (roasted bell pepper-tomato soup with parmesan heart tuille, crispy smoked pork bacon bits, micro basil, and thyme oil); Beef Estofado (sous vide carbon neutral Royal Ranch Beef Tenderloin, oven-baked stuffed baby eggplant, pork longganisa salsa, sweet potato puree, and estofado jus); Tsokolate Liyag (Haliya’s Valentine chocolate cake, salted caramel, and kesong puti or white cheese).

    Haliya elevates the dinner date night with a complimentary cocktail for couples, who can each choose one drink each from the following: Giliw (vodka, espresso shot, ube liqueur, and milk caramel with white meringue and whipped cream); Sinta (rum pineapple juice, orange juice, and strawberry puree, garnished with fresh strawberry and orange peel); and Liyag (rum, red wine, white wine, orange juice, and soda, garnished with grapes and lime peel).

    4. Cafe Societys Valentines display

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    Café Society’s sophisticated array of handcrafted Valentine’s chocolates, pastries, and cakes offered from February 11 to 14, are gifts that are guaranteed to sweeten up the day of recipients. Among these tempting treats are the creatively luscious Valentine pink rose and cranberry chocolate box, granola gianduja love dome, love bear raspberry crunch; or from a range of cakes including Raspberry Lemon Loaf Cake, Spiced Coffee Caramel Passionfruit Cake, and Trio Chocolate Mousse Crispy Feuilletine Cake.

    For inquiries and reservations call 8800-8080 or e-mail guestservices@cod-manila.com. For more information, visit www.cityofdreamsmanila.com. Explore more of City of Dreams Manila’s promotional offers, rewards, or instantly check Melco Club points with the new Melco Club App, available for free download on iOS and Android.