This 2023, Chowking is giving everyone a special treat as they launch their Lazada Flagship Store to give Filipinos a more convenient way to celebrate special occasions with fresh, flavorful Chinese-sarap meals through Lazada-exclusive deals and bundles.
What’s more, Chowking is kicking off the Chinese New Year with a One Day Sale on January 22 that you definitely shouldn’t miss out on! You can get up to 20% off on select bestsellers:
2 Siomai Chao Fan Family Platter Bundle
Now only P517 (From P647), save P129!
Dimsum Chao Fan & Halo-Halo Combo Bundle
Now only P156 (From P195), save P39!
2 Fried Chicken Lauriat Combo Bundle
Now only P348 (From P435), save P87!
Aside from these exciting Lunar deals, 20 other bundles and promos are also up for grabs all year round! Chowking fans just need to go to the Chowking Lazada Flagship Store to avail vouchers for different food bundles in time for their next celebrations.
They will receive vouchers in the form of digital codes via SMS, which they can present in all Chowking stores nationwide to redeem their orders for dine-in, take-out and drive-thru. The vouchers are also valid up to two months after purchase so it’s definitely a must-buy during double digit sales!
The new Chowking Lazada Flagship Store aims to make Chowking fan favorites more accessible for everyone. It features Chowking’s Lazada-exclusive good for sharing combos and bundles that are perfect for your special occasions. Now, you can easily find delectable food bundles with great deals for a hassle-free family celebration, barkada get-together, or office party!
What are you waiting for? Add to cart your favorite Chinese-Sarap meals at Chowking’s Lazada Flagship Store now!
“Avatar: The Way of Water” filmmakers James Cameron and Jon Landau were honored with a Handprints and Footprints Ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX® in Hollywood. Among the attendees at the ceremony, in which Cameron and Landau put their handprints and footprints in cement in the legendary movie palace’s forecourt were ”Avatar: The Way of Water” cast members Sigourney Weaver and Stephen Lang. Stills are now available.
This honor comes on the heels of their nomination today by the Producers Guild of America (PGA) for producing “Avatar: The Way of Water,” the most successful worldwide release of 2022 and the seventh highest grossing film of all time worldwide. In addition, the film has been nominated for six Critics Choice awards, including Best Picture and Best Director, and two Golden Globe® awards, for Best Picture and Best Director, and has been selected as one of the year’s top films by the AFI and National Board of Review.
Set more than a decade after the events of the first film, “Avatar: The Way of Water” begins to tell the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri, and their kids), the trouble that follows them, the lengths they go to keep each other safe, the battles they fight to stay alive, and the tragedies they endure.
Directed by James Cameron and produced by Cameron and Jon Landau, the Lightstorm Entertainment Production stars Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang and Kate Winslet. Screenplay by James Cameron & Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver. Story by James Cameron & Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver & Josh Friedman & Shane Salerno. David Valdes and Richard Baneham serve as the film’s executive producers.
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The Cultural Center of the Philippines presents the Philippine Madrigal Singers in cooperation with the City Government of Lipa, Batangas in a night of beautiful and uplifting choral music on January 18, 2023, Wednesday, 7pm at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian, Lipa City.
Together with the “Madz’” choirmaster, Mark Anthony Carpio, the concert features crossover violinist Jobry Cimafranca. This special outreach concert is a project of the Cultural Center of the Philippines that aims to cultivate and enhance public interest and appreciation for the arts and culture, bringing them closer to the people, especially to the regions.
Tickets are free and are open to the public. It will also simultaneously be live-streamed via the Cultural Center of the Philippines Facebook page.
For more information, visit the CCP website (www.culturalcenter.gov.ph) and follow the official CCP social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest updates.
Prime Video debuts today the teaser trailer of its first Filipino Amazon Original movie, Ten Little Mistresses (Sampung Mga Kerida). The murder-mystery comedy film directed by Jun Robles Lana and top-billed by John Arcilla, Eugene Domingo, Christian Bables, Pokwang, Arci Muñoz, Carmi Martin, and Agot Isidro, tells the story of a widowed billionaire, Valentin Esposo, and his ten mistresses, fighting tooth and nail to become his new legal wife. But when Valentin suddenly turns up dead, all ten women end up being prime suspects. And so, the race to prove their innocence and unmask the real killer begins.
The murder-mystery comedy film will be available on Prime Video in the Philippines and more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on February 15, 2023.
Marriott Manila offers a variety of auspicious dishes for everyone to celebrate one of the most important festivities in the Lunar calendar. Man Ho, the authentic Chinese restaurant of Marriott Hotel Manila serves the occasion’s staples such as poon choi, lo hei, and tikoy.
Poon choi for good fortune An auspicious treasure pot is traditionally eaten layer by layer and is filled with the most-priced ingredients such as abalone, fish maw, black mushroom, dried scallops, prawns, roasted duck, chicken, pork, and vegetables bathed in flavorful broth. This one-pot dish feast for P29,888 nett is good for five persons.
Lo hei for prosperity Celebrate togetherness and toss up good fortune: carrots for good luck, white radish for good job opportunities, salmon for abundance, golden crackers for wealth, and more. It is said that the higher the ingredients are mixed and lifted, the more prosperity it is purported to bring. Lo Hei for five persons is a P8,888 nett and P12,888 nett for ten.
Tikoy for harmony Lunar New Year celebrations are never complete without nian gao or locally known as tikoy as it is considered good luck to give and receive. This delicacy has been a staple in every household during the Lunar New Year as it represents harmony and joy. Man Ho’s tikoy starts at P888++ and comes with one ingot or gold bar tikoy (300g) and one koi fish tikoy (250g) encased in a gold can.
Available at Man Ho until February 5, 2023 for dine-in, takeaway, and delivery. Delivery charge applies. 24-hour advance order is required. Club Marriott and Newport World Resorts get 20% off Marriott Bonvoy gets 10% off. Senior Citizen and PWD discounts apply. For orders, inquiries, and reservations, call (63 917) 823 8692. For more information, you may visit the hotel’s website www.manilamarriott.com, and social media accounts in FB, IG, and Twitter @ManilaMarriott. Be updated and join their Viber Community at Make it Marriott.
The World’s Gathering Place celebrates the Korean Lunar New Year with exciting and hearty offers from its signature Korean restaurant, Oori, like Tteok Mandu Guk and Jogateang.
Something to warm the heart Oori’s Korean Executive Chef Kibum Park prepared go-to dishes for those who love warm soups that fills the heart. Tteok Mandu Guk is familiar dish that is made up of homemade dumplings and rice cake with rich and filling soup. The dish is traditionally served on Korean New Year Day to commemorate a joyous Lunar New Year. Taste the goodness of one of Korea’s popular go-to mean at Php 1,300 nett inclusive of rice and five kinds of side dishes.
Jogaetang, on the other hand, is a warming seafood broth that’s clean and refreshing, great for a simple but special meal when short on time. Be revitalized with this heartwarming Korean soup dish for Php 1,250 nett.
Guests can catch Oori’s Korean Lunar New Year offers until January 31 daily from 12:00 nn to 10:00 pm For reservations, call (63 917) 859-7496 or visit https://www.oorimanila.com/ and social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @sheratonmanila. Join the Viber community to be updated with the latest offers at Make It Marriott.
Acer today announced refreshed models of its Aspire all-in-ones and laptops, designed to support families’ day-to-day productivity and entertainment needs, while adding a touch of style to the home environment. The sleek Acer Aspire S all-in-one PCs come in both 27-inch and 32-inch models and are equipped with up to the latest 13th Gen Intel® Core™ processors[[i]] and Windows 11 to empower a seamless computing experience. Providing efficiency and reliability for multi-tasking users working from home, the Aspire 5 Series laptops come with the latest 13th Gen Intel Core processors and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX® GPUs, while the lightweight Aspire 3 Series notebooks deliver ready-to-go performance.
Acer Aspire S Series All-in-One PCs
The Acer Aspire S Series all-in-One PCs provide users with a minimalist yet modern workspace to enjoy in the comfort of their own homes. Designed to support families’ everyday computing and entertainment demands, the 32-inch version comes with up to 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700 desktop processors and Intel® Arc™ A-Series Graphics[1], while the 27-inch model is powered by the latest 12th Gen Intel Core i5 and i7 processors as well as Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics[1], delivering superior multi-tasking performance where it is needed most. The all-in-one also boasts a sleek aluminum chassis, with a carefully designed ergonomic tiltable display to provide comfortable viewing when working or browsing.
Users are also treated to a multi-dimensional, audiovisual experience on the Acer Aspire S all-in-one PCs. The models’ sharp, near-borderless WQHD displays boast crisp, brilliant imagery on a near-borderless screen, while its dual speakers produce exhilarating sound with DTS Surround sound audio. Video calling and content creation are now a breeze with the magnetically mounted 1080p FHD webcam and an optional 1440p QHD webcam[1] with a ring light accessory to capture users’ best on-screen appearances. Thanks to Acer EyeSense™ facial recognition software and Windows Hello fingerprint reader, users can experience password-free biometric security for easier access to Windows 11 devices, while their personal data continues to be secured. Adding to its bundle of features, the Acer Aspire S all-in-one PCs host a generous number of ports and connectivity options and implement Wi-Fi 6E, while taking advantage of seven additional 160 MHz channels to experience three times faster[2] connectivity to local networks.
Acer Aspire 5 Laptops
New models in the Acer Aspire 5 line feature powerful 13th Gen Intel Core processors and are paired with up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 GPUs infused with advanced AI technology for ray tracing, making them an ideal choice for users who demand performance and versatility. As a well-rounded home notebook, the Aspire 5 Series also comes with up to 32 GB of DDR4 memory and up to a 1 TB M.2 SSD, providing bloggers, photographers, and students with the essential tools to allow them to get things done and express their passions through a host of applications all at once. All that power lies beneath its aluminum[3] chassis which is available in multiple stunning colorways.
Users are treated to clear and comfortable viewing with the home laptops’ stunning display as the 15-inch laptop showcases a QHD display and a 16:9 aspect ratio, while the 14-inch version features an FHD display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, and narrow bezels on an eye-catching IPS wide viewing angle. The experience is heightened even further as the laptops are equipped with Acer’s suite of visual technologies for dynamic color optimizations. The Aspire 5 also makes a great choice for streamers and users constantly on video. Its 1080p FHD webcam and digital microphones utilize Acer’s Temporal Noise Reduction (TNR) technology and Acer PurifiedVoice™ for high-quality video feeds and crisp audio output when streaming or making conference calls.
Lastly, the Aspire 5 laptops stay cool inside and out with TwinAir Cooling and an air inlet keyboard for improved thermal capacity and to expel more heat. These also feature a wide range of port options to connect or charge devices, with a full-function USB Type-C with Thunderbolt™ 4 port, Wi-Fi 6E[4] and HDMI 2.1 for increased functionality when streaming or file sharing.
Acer Aspire 3 Laptops
The Acer Aspire 3 Series are budget-friendly, easy-to-use laptops made for practical multi-tasking functions and catering to all members of the family. The laptops for home are always ready to go with the new Intel® Core™ i3-N series processors to get more out of work, study, or play. With performance and productivity at its core, the improved thermal systems showcase a 40% increase in fan surface area[5] and an additional 17% thermal capacity[6] for optimized airflow and cooler internals, allowing for longer and more efficient usage while unplugged.
The Aspire 3 line was purposefully designed to be lighter and thinner, weighing just 1.6 kg[7] with a slick 18.9 mm[7] metal casing available in a range of vibrant colors. Families are treated to sharp, detailed images when browsing the web or streaming movies thanks to its 1080p FHD[8] display, while Acer’s BlueLightShield™ technology reduces the emission of blue light to help minimize eye strains. All models are also equipped with a USB Type-C port, HDMI 2.1 ports and Wi-Fi 6E[4], providing increased functionality for the whole family’s connectivity essentials.
Price and Availability
Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region. To learn more about availability, product specifications and prices in specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer office via www.acer.com.
[1] Specifications may vary depending on the model and region. All models subject to availability. [2] Information is based on Official release by Intel on What Is Wi-Fi 6E? – Intel. Specifications may vary based on official release [3] Specifications may vary depending on model and/or region.Wi-Fi 6E-compatible devices are required to reach the stated speeds/benefits of Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax). [4] Wi-Fi 6E-compatible devices are required to reach the stated speeds/benefits of Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) [5] Compared with Aspire 3 (A315-58) [6] The performance is based on Acer Internal lab’s data. Testing conducted by Acer in 2022 using Aspire 3 (A315-58) 15‑inch Aspire 3 systems with AMD CPU, compared with Aspire 3 15 (A315-510P). Performance tests are conducted using specific computer systems and reflect the approximate performance of Aspire 3 (A315- 510P). [7] Specifications may vary depending on the model and region. All models subject to availability. Actual product appearance may differ from images shown due to photographic variables and conditions. We reserve the right to make changes without prior notice. All specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Please refer to product specification pages for full details. [8] Specifications may vary depending on the model and region. All models subject to availability.
The Last of Us takes place 20 years after modern civilization has been destroyed. Joel, a hardened survivor, is hired to smuggle Ellie, a 14-year-old girl, out of an oppressive quarantine zone. What starts as a small job soon becomes a brutal and heart-breaking journey as they both must traverse the U.S. and depend on each other for survival.
The cast includes Pedro Pascal as Joel, Bella Ramsey as Ellie, Gabriel Luna as Tommy, Anna Torv as Tess, Nico Parker as Sarah, Murray Bartlett as Frank, Nick Offerman as Bill, Melanie Lynskey as Kathleen, Storm Reid as Riley, Merle Dandridge as Marlene, Jeffrey Pierce as Perry, Lamar Johnson as Henry, Keivonn Woodard as Sam, Graham Greene as Marlon, and Elaine Miles as Florence. Ashley Johnson and Troy Baker also star.
The Last of Us, based on the critically acclaimed video game of the same name developed by Naughty Dog exclusively for the PlayStation® platforms, is written and executive produced by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann. The series is a co-production with Sony Pictures Television and is executive produced by Carolyn Strauss, Evan Wells, Asad Qizilbash, Carter Swan, and Rose Lam. Production companies: PlayStation Productions, Word Games, The Mighty Mint, and Naughty Dog. Stream or download The Last of Us on HBO GO. Subscribe to HBO GO online at https://www.hbogoasia.ph/ or the mobile app via the App Store or Play Store for only ₱1,190 on the new 12-month plan. Or access HBO GO via Cignal, Globe and Skycable. HBO GO is also available on Android TV, Apple TV, LG TV and Samsung Smart TV – and comes with AirPlay and Google Cast functionality.
From Damien Chazelle, Babylon is an original epic set in 1920s Los Angeles led by Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie and Diego Calva, with an ensemble cast including Jean Smart, Jovan Adepo and Li Jun Li. A tale of outsized ambition and outrageous excess, it traces the rise and fall of multiple characters during an era of unbridled decadence and depravity in early Hollywood.
Babylon is the result of 15 years of research and world-building that started in Chazelle’s head long before he typed the first draft of the script and stepped behind the camera to bring his long-gestating epic to life.
“I wanted to look under the microscope at the early days of an art form and an industry, when both were still finding their footing,” says Chazelle, “and, on a deeper level, I liked the idea of looking at a society in change.”
“There was an incredibly diverse group of pioneers building an industry from scratch combined with a manic pace of creativity that created a strange brew of sex, drugs and music that may never be duplicated,” Chazelle continues. “It’s that alchemy that attracted so many fascinating characters to the edge of the desert to create a new industry and turn motion pictures into a new art form that was still really in its infancy when the movie begins.”
“That’s what I wanted to explore — the madness and the ambition and the drive of the people who were first in line in creating this art form and this industry, because through all the pain and the heartbreak, the highs and lows of their crazed lives, all that they gained and all that they lost, what they pioneered still lives on today,” concludes Chazelle.
In Philippine cinemas starting February 1, Babylon is distributed in the Philippines by Paramount Pictures through Columbia Pictures. Connect with #BabylonMovie and tag @paramountpicsph
Photo & Video Credit: “Paramount Pictures International”
The trailer and poster for the 25th Anniversary Re-Release of James Cameron’s Academy Award® winning “Titanic” are available now. The film remastered in 3D opens in Philippine theaters on Wednesday, February 8.
In celebration of its 25th anniversary, a remastered version of James Cameron’s multi-Academy Award®-winning “Titanic” will be re-released to theaters in a remastered 3D version. With a cast headed by Oscar® winners Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, the film is an epic, action-packed romance set against the ill-fated maiden voyage of the “unsinkable” Titanic, at the time, the largest moving object ever built.
“Titanic” won a record 11 Academy Awards® including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Film Editing, Best Art Direction-Set Direction, Best Costume Design, Best Original Dramatic Score, Best Original Song, Best Sound, Best Sound Effects Editing and Best Visual Effects. Upon its initial release in 1997, the film became the #1 all-time global box office champ and is currently the third highest grossing film worldwide.
Paramount Pictures and 20th Century Studios present A Lightstorm Entertainment Production, “Titanic,” starringLeonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane, Kathy Bates, Frances Fisher, Bernard Hill, Jonathan Hyde, Danny Nucci, Gloria Stuart, David Warner, Victor Garber and Bill Paxton. James Cameron. Written and Directed by James Cameron, the film was Produced by Cameron and Jon Landau, with Rae Sanchini serving as Executive Producer.
