With Valentine’s Day just a few days away, you might be thinking of ideas to celebrate the occasion to create that perfect love story. Look no further as Robinsons Malls brings “Rhythms of Love” which sets the celebratory Valentine’s mood with a line-up of exciting performances for mall-goers, regardless of age or relationship status.
If you’re into orchestral music, you’re in for a treat! Save the date on February 12 and be serenaded by the sweet melodies of the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra at Robinsons Magnolia. As one the most versatile orchestras in the Philippine music scene with over two decades under their belt, they have performed in hundreds of concerts, theater performances, and weddings. Now’s your chance to witness their enchanting music live as they play popular love songs in an orchestral arrangement. The show starts at 4 p.m.
For those who are into OPM or the band scene, Robinsons Malls has something for you too. Local pop-rock group The Juans are set to swoon us with stops at various Robinsons Malls this February. The band—composed of Carl Guevarra, Japs Mendoza, RJ Cruz, and Chael Adriano—is known for the hits “Atin ang Mundo,” “Istorya,” and “Hindi Tayo Pwede.” Catch them perform their popular tracks as well as some cover songs at Robinsons Manila on February 14 at 4pm, Robinsons Galleria on February 19 at 3pm, and Robinsons Antipolo on February 22 at 4pm.
The best part? All these performances are free! Just download the RMalls+ app before you watch the show! In case you didn’t know, RMalls+ app also has app-exclusive offers from partner establishments and special perks such as free parking and free VIP Pay Lounge access. Mark your calendars on these dates and head over and create your Rlove Stories at Robinsons Malls for a memorable, music-filled Valentine’s!
Celebrate Valentine’s with some of Anne’s iconic films such as “No Other Woman” with Derek Ramsay (Feb. 12), “All About Love” with Luis Manzano (Feb. 19), and “When Love Begins” with Aga Muhlach (Feb. 26), airing on Romance Central block Sundays at 5pm.
Meanwhile, fans of Donny Pangilinan will surely fall in love with him even more when they watch “James & Pat & Dave” (Feb. 11), “Fantastica” (Feb. 18), and “He’s Into Her: The Movie Cut” (Feb. 25) airing every Saturday at 7pm.
Get ready to binge watch and feel all the love on Valentine’s Day (February 14) with Dolphy’s “The Crazy Professor,” Maricel Soriano’s “Galawgaw,” Richard Gomez’s “Saan Ka Man Naroroon,” Carmina Villaroel’s “Magic to Love,” Jolina Magdangal’s “Labs Kita, Okey Lang?” Piolo Pascual’s “Till There Was You,” Sarah Geronimo’s “A Very Special Love,” Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla’s “She’s Dating the Gangster,” Kristine Hermosa’s “Bcuz of U,” Joshua Garcia’s “I Love You, Hater,” and Claudine Barretto’s “Dahil Mahal Na Mahal Kita.”
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Adapted from a popular crime mystery novel by Japanese writer Miyuki Miyabe, Copycat Killer is set in ’90s Taipei and tells the story of the first-ever serial murder case in Taiwan. The Chinese-language crime thriller will be released on March 31 globally and exclusively on Netflix.
Taking advantage of the widespread interest, the media-savvy serial killer turns the case into a national spectacle, fueling gossip and notoriety. A no-nonsense prosecutor, played by award-winning actor Wu Kang-ren, vows to solve the case only to realize that things are not what they seem. Meanwhile the killer repeatedly makes a mockery of law and justice as he seeks to destroy peace and order in society.
“Genre series are fascinating as you won’t figure out who the killer is, right until the end,” shared Wu, well-known for his versatile performances in Light The Night, Shards of Her and Mom! Don’t Do That. “Every character is connected by hidden threads, which unravel throughout the story. Likewise, I follow my character in exploring these threads, gradually forming a beautiful web of connections. I look forward to bringing viewers on the journey of discovering the masterful storytelling behind each thread.”
Other members of the star-studded cast includes Alice Ko, Tuo Tsung-hua, Yao Chun-yao, Fandy Fan, Cammy Chiang, and Hsia Teng-Hung, with a guest appearance by Ruby Lin (producer and leading actress of Light the Night).
To produce a crime and mystery thriller of such intricacy, the production team spent over three years on preparation, adaptation, filming, and post-production. “It’s a pleasure to finally bring what we have worked on for so long to the audience,” said co-director Chang Jung-chi, who won the Taipei Film Awards Best Director for We Are Champions. “Beneath the thriller and detective story lies a story of how humanity struggles between good and evil.”
While most crime stories focus on details of the cases, Copycat Killer casts a wider net. “We hope to portray more facets of each character and their thoughts and reflections within an intriguing narrative,” explained co-director Henri Chang, who earned six Golden Bell nominations for Hate the Sin, Love the Sinner. “While the story begins with ‘evil’ as we know it, there is a lot more to reflect on and take away from the series.”
A co-production between Greener Grass Production and Nan Fang Film Productions, this gripping series is helmed by award-winning producers Hank Tseng and Phil Tang. “Copycat Killer depicts a story of how desires, when out of control, can cause evil to go viral in a city,” said Tseng. “We hope that the confluence and fluidity of good and evil in the series will be able to provide healing to our viewers in this world of madness, where a lot more can be done to help and support each other.”
URC Thailand received these prestigious FDA Quality awards from the Ministry of Public Health after meeting all required standards. Most notable were product quality and environmentally-friendly product-packaging-process under the company’s sustainability project, UR Green.
The Minister of Public Health and Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, Anutin Charnvirakul (right), presents The Outstanding Healthy-Food Product Manufacturer (General Category) Award to URC Thailand representative Wattawut Ueaphumirat, Supply Chain and Manufacturing Director.
The company was again named as an “Outstanding Food Manufacturer”, an award it first clinched in 2020.
Its Dewberry Puff Cake Orange was, meanwhile, cited as an “Outstanding Food Product on the major use of local raw materials”.
URC Thailand was lauded for its quality inspection and assurance program, compliance with food safety rules, and its corporate social responsibility and sustainability program.
Dewberry Puff was recognized, as 90 per cent of the ingredients used in it are sourced domestically.
URC Thailand has been cited as outstanding food manufacturer, and for outstanding product in Thailand, by the Ministry of Public Health.
“We are proud to be recognized as a company that greatly contributes to the Thai economy, creating jobs for the Thai people and opening opportunities to Thailand’s small businesses,” said Tanant Suwanraks, URC’s Vice President and General Manager for Thailand, Laos and Cambodia.
URC Thailand has been operating since 1992 and has stayed true to its corporate core value, “delighting everyone with good food choices.”. It produces some of Thailand’s top snack brands under the Jack ‘n Jill megabrand including Roller Coaster, Dewberry, Fun-O, Tivoli, Cream-O, Lausanne, Dynamite and Lush,
The company has been consistently winning awards and citations in Thailand for its quality products, as well as its work environment and push towards sustainability and clean energy.
Ever wondered which countries top the tables for travel over the Valentine’s Day period? Airbnb today reveals the Philippines as one of Airbnb’s most romantic destinations around the world.The country hasone of the highest proportions of couples traveling together for Valentine’s Day, alongside Puerto Rico, Netherlands, Greece, and New Zealand.
This Valentine, why not create new memories with your loved ones with a memorable travel getaway? No matter how you celebrate love, there surely is an ideal and easy-on-the-pocket Airbnb Stay for you.
For the solo traveler: Lose — and find — yourself amidst scenic views
Awaken the solo traveler in you with this Moroccan-style tropical island home in Siargao. Enjoy the peaceful calm of watching the sun rise and set from your private rooftop, feel the breeze in your open living space overlooking the ocean, and explore the island’s best restaurants and surfing spots just a few minutes away.
If you’re not much of a planner but still enjoy an activity-filled vacation, Soultribe Beach Cabana offers a spacious beach retreat with island activities for the spontaneous traveler including island hopping, horse riding and even day trips. Host Tracey also offers surfing lessons, massages and yoga classes — an ideal way to meet new friends and bond over shared passions.
For the couple: Spend alone time with bae in a romantic destination
Have your dream romantic escapade with your love at Casa Malaya, a tropical-inspired villa in El Nido, Palawan adorned with unique antiques and tribal Filipino pieces. Immerse yourselves in this nature-inspired villa that comes with a private pool and spacious sun lounge. Wake up to the soothing sound of hummingbirds at another El Nido villa: Colibris Corner. Featuring two exclusive rooms with beautiful island views, enjoy basking in the Palawan sun and happy hour with live music at the beaches nearby.
For the barkada: Go camping and make new memories with the squad
Celebrate with the friends who have been there through ups and down with a getaway at Peakway Bell Tent in Cebu –a glamping dome that can accommodate up to six guests and, yes, pets too. The dome offers some of nature’s best: mountains, lush greenery and starry night views. This stay comes with an outdoor dining area exclusive to your barkada for barbecue nights.
If you’re in the mood for glamping but somewhere a little closer to the metro, try this Rizal-based camp at Windfarm Nature Escape. Gather your best buddies for a catch-up around the campfire, where you’ll also get your own outdoor kitchen and camping tables and chairs. The stay includes free parking, power outlets and perimeter lights to walk safely at night.
For the family: Escape the city bustle and experience farm life with the family
Book an adventure the entire family will remember for years to come in this mountain farmhouse that promises the right balance of comfort and access to nature. Located in Tanay, Rizal, enjoy the cold breeze as youy awake to breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. From hiking, trekking, swimming to visiting dragonfruit and butterfly pea plantations, this place has something for every one in the family.
For families who love the slow life, Alperi Farm is a 2,000 sqm private farmhouse in Amadeo, Cavite perfect for large families. This spacious stay offers a sala, full kitchen, patio, outdoor dining area, three bedrooms, and two toilets and baths, all for your exclusive use. Let the adults enjoy the gym, theatre, and arcade room, whilst the youngsters explore the tree playhouse and outdoor pool.
Create new memories and experiences that last with Airbnb. For every travel and budget preference, there is surely an Airbnb Stay that suits your needs. Head over to www.airbnb.com.ph or download the Airbnb app to book your love month getaway now!
Note: All stays referenced are intended purely to inspire and illustrate. Airbnb does not recommend or endorse specific stay or experience listings on the Airbnb platform.
The murder-mystery comedy film stars Eugene Domingo, Christian Bables, Pokwang, Arci Muñoz, Carmi Martin, Agot Isidro, Kris Bernal, Sharlene San Pedro, Adrianna So, Kate Alejandrino, Iana Bernardez, Donna Cariaga, and John Arcilla, with the special participation of Cherry Pie Picache.
Locally known as Sampung Mga Kerida, Ten Little Mistresses tells a tale of Filipino billionaire Valentin Esposo (Arcilla) and his ten mistresses. They fight it out tooth and nail to become his legal wife. But when Valentin turns up dead, all ten women end up as prime suspects. Now they must race to prove their innocence and unmask the real killer before the police find out.
The Idea First Company’s Jun Robles Lana (director) and Perci Intalan (producer) are the duo behind blockbuster and critically-acclaimed movies such as Big Night, Panti Sisters, Born Beautiful, Die Beautiful, Ang Dalawang Mrs. Reyes, Bwakaw, Barber’s Tales, and Kalel 15.
Director Jun Robles Lana was ecstatic that this could be the first Filipino film to reach a global audience through the streaming service. “I’ve always waited for the chance to do a murder mystery film. And with Prime Video, everything fell into place so perfectly,” said Lana. “We had so much fun even though we worked long hours with a dozen cast members. We just want to make the audience laugh; to show even non-Filipinos that our comedy is universal.”
“When we pitched this to Prime Video in L.A. (California), we realized how massive the global audience could be for our film. But it’s still surreal now, knowing that we’ll be in 240 countries and territories. We’re just grateful that we give justice to the hard work of every world-class Filipino artist involved in the film,” shared Intalan.
Prime Video earlier announced that its first Filipino Amazon Original movie shall be streaming worldwide in more than 240 countries and territories on February 15, 2023.
Early in 2022, Unilever announced changes to its global organizational model to make it a simpler, more category-focused business. The new structure is helping Unilever navigate to sustainable growth, faster innovation, and a profitable future with five distinct Business Groups: Beauty and Wellbeing, Personal Care, Home Care, Ice Cream, and Nutrition.
Unilever veteran Kristine Go sits as GM of Nutrition Southeast Asia covering nine markets, including Philippines
Kristine Go has stepped into her role as the new General Manager of Unilever’s Nutrition business for Southeast Asia. Kristine is a Unilever veteran with a career spanning nearly two decades across multiple markets and with winning brands and campaigns under her belt. Most recently, she was awarded as Chief Marketing Officer of the Year at the Asia Pacific Tambuli Awards 2022.
Driving Nutrition’s Future Foods Ambition in SEA
Unilever Nutrition Southeast Asia business serves equivalent to almost 1/10th of the world’s population. This presents various opportunities to continue growing the business in the region in the categories of scratch cooking aids, dressings, and functional nutrition, and to use Unilever’s scale for good.
Unilever Nutrition Business Group President Hanneke Faber (4th from left) joins SEA Nutrition GM Kristine Go (4th from right) in market visits across Southeast Asia, with this photo taken in a mom and pop store in Indonesia
In 2020, Unilever announced an expanded Future Foods ambition with two key objectives: help people transition towards healthier diets; and to help reduce the environmental impact of the global food chain.
With this, Unilever has committed to: · An annual €1 billion global sales target from plant-based meat and dairy alternatives within five to seven years · Halve food waste in direct operations from factory to shelf by 2025 · Double the number of products that deliver positive nutrition by 2025 · Continue to lower calories, salt and sugar across all products.
“What we put on our plate has an impact on our health and the health of the planet, and the livelihood of thousands of farmers so as Unilever Nutrition, we’re on a mission to help everyone eat for good today,” shared Kristine.
Unilever developed Regenerative Agriculture Principles which helps farmers throughout its supply chain regenerate their land and ensure its long-term viability and resilience, while growing ingredients for its products that are in harmony with nature.
Indonesia’s beloved Bango sauce uses key ingredients like black soybean and coconut sugar. In partnership with the University of Gajah Mhada, the company developed a distinct variety of soybeans planted during the dry season, helping supplement income for 2500 smallholder farmers. Working with the Balit Palma Institute, Unilever Indonesia helped develop a dwarf variety of coconut trees that would provide better yield, significantly higher income for the community, and ultimately promote safer farming practices for both the land and the farmers.
Regenerative Agriculture in action, Unilever works with experts to develop dwarf coconut trees that would provide better yield and promote safer farming practices. Coconut sugar is a key ingredient in Indonesia’s beloved Bango.
In the Philippines, Sampalok is a key ingredient in Knorr’s portfolio, so its partner landmark farms are among those that have fully and successfully integrated sustainability principles in its operations. To date, the partnership benefits over 800 smallholder Sampalok farmers and their families.
Unilever has partnered with 800 smallholder Sampalok farmers across the country to promote sustainable agriculture practices while improving their livelihoods.
Through programs of regenerative agriculture, highlighting nutrient-focused foods, increasing its plant-based portfolio, combating food waste, and so much more, Unilever is striving for a future where the food system can put food on 10 billion plates while caring for the planet.
Making nutritious and delicious meals more accessible in the PH
On the average, Filipino families prepare 45 dishes a week. In the aftermath of the pandemic, fresh home cooking remains universal and occupies most home meal occasions. Filipinos are viewing health holistically and wellbeing and family bonding have figured highly in their priorities. And the common denominator that brings these altogether is food.
Knorr and Lady’s Choice are among Unilever’s prized food brands in the country, nearly synonymous to Filipino family meal favorites like ‘sinigang’ and ‘macaroni salad.’
More than being profitable brands that deliver consistent and competitive growth for the company, Unilever’s nutrition brands have made great strides in sustainability and are gearing to accelerate its portfolio transformation aligned with the Future Foods ambition.
Knorr was able to unlock key partnerships with the government and NGOs to deliver social impact. The Knorr Nutri-Sarap Program educates and empowers mothers to prepare nutritious, delicious, and affordable meals for the family, successfully delivering 50% improvement on the malnutrition rates of program participants below five years old and impacting 1.5M individuals in Metro Manila and CALABARZON. The program is recognized globally as a best-in-class purpose initiative, now replicated in multiple Unilever markets, including Indonesia with its Royco Nutrimenu Program.
Working with a team of local Chefs and Nutritionists, Unilever developed 63 DOST-FNRI accredited recipes that are nutritious, delicious, & budget friendly for its Knorr Nutri-Sarap program
Flexitarism is a key global food trend with 23% of global consumers on a low meat diet. Through Unilever Foods Solutions, plant-based options without compromise on taste and texture are now available in the Philippines and other key markets through The Vegetarian Butcher.
Unilever wants to be a World-Class Force for Good in Food, with top growth and financial results, and by fielding Boldly Healthier plans for people and planet, all the way from farm to fork.
Under her leadership, Kristine hopes to shape Southeast Asian food culture to one that is more delicious, nutritious, and sustainable.
“We share with our suppliers and growers a joint vision on sustainability, to help minimize negative impacts on the environment, protect biodiversity and contribute to better rural livelihoods. This is how we drive change in our food systems and how we reshape the Southeast Asian food culture to one that is more delicious, more nutritious, and more sustainable,” shared Kristine.
Most of the world is now online, even children. While access to the internet is beneficial for a child’s growth and development, it is not without risks–bad actors prey on the internet and children may unwittingly access age-inappropriate content.
Google, in its mission to promote digital responsibility and internet safety, has a slew of simple tools and solutions that provide parents an easy way to protect their children online. Here are some of these:
Be Internet Awesome. Google and PLDT Home launched a partnership to teach more kids in the Philippines how to be safer and more responsible online.
Family Link is a parental controls app that allows parents to manage their child’s account and data settings. By linking the devices the children are using, parents can set screen timeouts, keep track of their digital activity, help change or reset their passwords if they forget it, guide them towards age-appropriate content, edit their personal information, or even delete their account if they feel it necessary.
Be Internet Awesome is a program and a portal that teaches children the importance of digital responsibility. Through its interactive games, downloadable modules, and an online show, parents, educators, and kids learn how to be smart, alert, brave, kind, and strong online.
Lessons include sharing responsibly, being kind online, recognizing red flags and scams, securing personal information and privacy, and communicating their online concerns with a trusted adult.
As its name suggests, YouTube Kids, is the kid-friendly version of the video sharing platform. It uses a mix of automated filters built by YouTube’s engineering teams, human reviews, and feedback from parents so only age-appropriate content will be available for viewing.
For families with teens and tweens, YouTube Kids may be too young for their growing minds. This is why YouTube introduced the supervised experience. The feature allows young viewers to watch content from the regular app–YouTube and YouTube Music–but under parental supervision and control.
With a supervised account, parents select a content setting that limits the videos and music children under 13 can find and play. Supervised accounts also change the features they can use, the default account settings, and the ads they see.
The Google Play Store is host to millions and millions of apps from around the world and it can be hard to find apps that are not only fun but also educational for growing children. This is why the Play Store introduced the Kids category that presents a curated selection of teacher-approved apps for various age groups.
Here, children can learn a new language, early math skills, and play games that are appropriate for their age.
SafeSearch is a setting you can toggle on and off using your Google account. It helps you filter explicit content from your Google Search results. Explicit results include sexually explicit content like pornography, violence, and gore.
This is helpful for parents who want to keep their children’s searches safe while allowing them to explore the breadth of content available online.
Go to safety.google to know more on how you can be safer and more secure online.
Max’s Restaurant, the iconic Filipino restaurant chain famous for its Sarap-to-the-Bones® Fried Chicken is celebrating the month of love with a special set perfect for a lovely date any time of the day. Since Valentine’s Day is near, it’s best to plan ahead and make sure a loved one — may it be a partner, best friend, or relative enjoys the occasion with a hearty meal.
The bundles can be ordered for dine-in, take-out, and delivery from February 3 until February 28 only. A set order is perfect for two and consists of the following:
Valentine’s Bundle 1 (Price starts at P1,299. Save P491):
Spring Whole Chicken
2 Solo Sinigang (choice of Bangus, Baboy, or Hipon)
Sizzling Tofu
Lumpiang Shanghai
Medium Plain Rice
2 Cake Slices for dine-in (Luzon stores) or Buko Pandan for delivery
2 Choice of Drinks
Valentine’s Bundle 2 (Price starts at P1499. Save P462)
Spring Whole Chicken
Vegetable Kare-Kare
Regular Pancit Canton
Lumpiang Shanghai
Medium Plain Rice
2 Cake Slices (Luzon stores) or Buko Pandan for delivery
2 Choice of Drinks
Red Velvet Heart Cake
To make celebrations even sweeter, Max’s Corner Bakery also offers a luscious heart-shaped Red Velvet Cake with sweet vanilla cream cheese frosting decorated with white chocolate curls on top. The special 8-inch cake makes a great gift for loved ones for the upcoming Valentine’s Day.
Customers can get it for onlyP899 (dine-in/take-out price) starting February 6 in Luzon stores except Naga and Palawan. Orders can also be made through delivery.maxchicken.com or 888-79000.
For the first time, Korean girl group MAMAMOO will finally be coming to the Philippines as they kick off their first-ever world tour titled “MY CON” with MANILA on Sunday, February 12 at the Araneta Coliseum. Promoted by Wilbros Live.
This year, MAMAMOO released their 12th EP “Mic On” with the chart-topping hit “Illella”, which came one after the release of its seventh anniversary album “I Say Mamamoo: The Best.”
MAMAMOO debuted in 2014 as a quartet with members: Hwasa, Moonbyul, Solar and Wheein. The KPOP superstars are well-known for its consistent chart-toppers including “Um Oh Ah Yeh” (2015), “You’re The Best” (2016), “Décalcomanie” (2016), “Yes I Am” (2017), “Starry Night” (2018), “Egotistic” (2018), “Wind Flower” (2018), “gogobebe” (2019), “HIP” (2019) and “AYA” (2020).
MOO MOOs in the Philippines will finally see the queens perform their greatest hits and more in this much-awaited concert tour. Tickets go on-sale on November 30, 10AM via TicketNet.com.ph and TicketNet outlets nationwide.
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