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The 12 Toys of Christmas 2022: Your ultimate gift guide for kids this holiday season
The holiday season is upon us once again and everyone is more than excited to be spending Christmas with friends and family they had not seen face-to-face in years. The pandemic changed how people worked and studied, but also how families celebrated holidays and special occasions.

While some of us ‘grown-ups’ may have gotten used to the e-certificates and gadgets we give and receive, kids are sure to be eager to get their hands on some toys they can play with the old-fashioned way. The doors of toy stores have finally opened, and Ban Kee Trading, a leading toy distributor in the Philippines for over 36 years now, is ready for kids of all ages to unwrap their new favorite toy this Christmas.

Here are the top 12 toys of Christmas 2022, brought to you by Ban Kee Trading:

For kids aged 2 years and up
1. Blue’s Clues & You Barking Large Plush
We’ve all asked Santa for a puppy at one point in our lives so why not beat your little one to it with the gift of Blue from Blue’s Clues! They’ll love snuggling up to Blue and having her beside them as you all watch their favorite show together.

Available at Php 1,399.00 suggested retail price (SRP).

2. Leapfrog 100 Things That Go™

Get those little gears turning with the 100 Things That Go™ interactive book! Teach your toddler all about the different modes of transportation around them by hearing words, sounds, and bite-sized facts with every flip of a page.

Available at Php 2,699.00 SRP.

For kids aged 3 years and up

3. Tomica Cargo Jumbo

Take your child’s imagination to new heights with the Tomica Cargo Jumbo. Load up the aircraft with other vehicles and small toys and spend hours of fun playing pilot together.

Available at Php 1,499.00 SRP.

4. L.O.L. Surprise All-Star Sports S7 in PDQ

Ready? Okay! Give the gift of cheer this Christmas with the LOL Surprise All-Star Moves Series 7 Doll. Each capsule opens up to a surprise character with their own unique set of moves and personalities.

Available at Php 1,099.00 each SRP.

5. Road Rats R/C 2.4G Earth Movers

Dig up some fun with your kids and this remote-controlled excavator truck! The Road Rats R/C 2.4G Earth Movers Excavator is fully functional and ready to dig and shove its way around your child’s play area.

Available at Php 1,899.00 SRP.

6. Deluxe Vanity Playset with Music & Lights

Glam up with your little superstar and their very own vanity set. With flashing lights and a selection of music to choose from, playing dress-up will never get boring and their imagination is sure to run wild with endless possibilities.

Available at Php 1,599.00 SRP.

For kids aged 5 years and up

7. LEGO Classic 90 Years of Play

Bond with your kids over the LEGO Classic 90 Years of Play building set and memories from your own childhood this Christmas. Unplug and disconnect from the digital world through some creative play with your kids and this classic playtime staple.

Available at Php 2,500.00 SRP.

8. DigiBirds – Interactive Singing Birds With Cage

Take a break from the Christmas carols and have your child sing along to these interactive tabletop birds instead! The DigiBirds Interactive Singing Birds can sing up to 20 songs and feature an assortment of bright and colorful designs to choose from.

Available at Php 999.00 SRP.

9. B-187 Beyblade Starter New V

Everyone loves a Beyblade and your kids are sure to love them too! From solo challenges to mini-tournaments at home, the B-187 Beyblade Starter New V is the perfect gift to kickstart your child’s new collection.

Available at Php 1,399.00 SRP.

For kids aged 7 years and up

10. X-Shot Skins Flux 2 Pk (8 Darts)

The perfect gift for siblings, get ready to watch your kids duel it out with the X-Shot Skins Flux. With two different skin options in each set, kids can match their blaster with their personality to up their confidence while in battle.

Available at Php 899.00 SRP.

11. LEGO Technic Monster Jam El Toro Loco

This realistic miniature El Toro Loco is sure to excite your monster truck-loving kiddos. Designed to look exactly like the iconic truck from Monster Jam, the LEGO Technic Monster Jam El Toro Loco packs a lot of features you and your kids can discover while at play.

Available at Php 1,000.00 SRP.

12. BUZZBEE Air Warriors – Double Shot

Spend some time outdoors while shooting it out with your kids and the BUZZBEE Air Warriors – Double Shot. Launch darts up to 55 feet away and enjoy hours of active fun with this blaster.

Available at Php 1,199.00 SRP.

Ban Kee Trading offers a variety of toys to match each and every child’s unique interests. Encourage hands-on discovery and play you can’t get from gadgets with these toys and ramp up the fun this holiday season. Add these items to your Christmas shopping cart and get ready for tons of holiday fun with your little ones!

All toys featured are available at all leading toy stores nationwide and online on Toy Town, and each toy’s respective flagship stores on Shopee and Lazada.
December 7, 2022
Celebrate the Holidays in a Season that Sustains at New World Makati Hotel

The Yuletide season is upon us once again, and New World Makati Hotel celebrates while giving back to the community through “A Season that Sustains”. From a 25-foot Christmas tree adorned with compostable wood, abaca rope, and paper ornaments, to room packages that come with upcycled coffee capsules as take-home tree décor and supports feeding programs for undernourished children, as well as a charity dinner for the benefit of children with cancer, coming together means having thoughtful and enjoyable experiences that sustain both the
environment and the community in this season of giving.

A Christmas Tree with Sustainable Decor

As you enter the lobby, a 25-foot tree and bright, festive décor warmly greets guests while embellished with recyclable and sustainable ornaments made of wood, abaca rope, and paper, enhanced with sparkling lights and garlands, indeed making you feel that the holiday spirit is truly here.

A Season of Stays Holiday Giveaway

True to the spirit of giving back to not only the community but also to guests, every room stay from December until January 1 is equal to one raffle entry to the A Season of Stays Holiday Giveaway raffle. Among the exciting prizes up for grabs are two-night accommodations with breakfast for two in: a Deluxe room at Rosewood Hotel Bangkok with roundtrip airfare, a Garden Pool Villa at Rosewood Hotel Phu Quoc, an Executive room at Rosewood Hotel Phnom Penh, and a Superior Ocean View room at New World Hoiana Hotel.

Stays and dining experiences at New World Makati Hotel are also being raffled off, such as overnight stays with breakfast for two in a Director’s Suite and Residence Club room, as well as all-you-can-eat lunch or dinner at Jasmine restaurant for four and at Café 1228 for two.

Christmas and New Year Room Packages

Mother and son enjoying Christmas lights

Spending the holidays here for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day includes a customized tree ornament made from used coffee capsules by NVC Foundation. Proceeds from each ornament benefited the foundation’s feeding program for undernourished children from all over the Philippines. On December 24 and 25, a Christmas activity and play area will be at the ballroom from 2 to 6pm with inflatable games, a kiddie salon, and a cupcake and cookie decorating class. Those staying for New Year’s Eve also get a 10% discount to the countdown party at the ballroom.

Festive Stays Throughout the Season

It’s likewise never to early or late to book a memorable holiday stay, as festive room packages from December 1 to January 8 excluding Christmas and New Year include experiences for families, couples, and friends alike. Families can spend quality time in a cozy room with buffet breakfast for two adults and two kids, sharing Christmas-themed cakesicles for four with a jug of milk or juice and a TimeZone Powercard worth PHP500 to be used at the Greenbelt arcade right across the hotel. Friends are treated to buffet breakfast for three, three Christmas cocktails at The Lounge, and three movie tickets to the Greenbelt cinema. As for couples, their room package
includes buffet breakfast for two, a holiday cake with a bottle of sparkling wine, evening cocktails at the 24 th floor Living Room, and a special offer voucher from two Greenbelt boutiques.

A Charity Dinner for Kythe Foundation

A charity dinner on December 7 at the Glasshouse indulges diners to an exclusive six-course degustation menu with wine pairing courtesy of Executive Chef Giovanni Sias which includes Pumpkin truffle steamed ravioli, Housemade smoked duck prosciutto with porcini mushroom panna cotta and port jelly reduction, Chestnut cappuccino soup with mushroom muffin, Sous vide lamb loin in parsley crust, Rustï leeks potatoes cake with ube and pumpkin cream, asparagus tips, and balsamic vinegar sauce, Campari and lemon sorbet, Norwegian salmon fillet with edamame beans, vegetable chess board, black and white champagne sauce concluded by dessert, The
Saffron Bomb. Proceeds will benefit the Kythe Foundation, whose programs care for children undergoing cancer treatment. The menu is priced at PHP5,000 nett per guest.

More dining experiences as well as gifting options complete the festive activities at the hotel, from hearty Christmas and New Year dinners at the Café 1228 buffet restaurant, to special set menus at the premium Chinese outlet, Jasmine, and gift-worthy sweets and treats at The Shop.

All of New World Makati Hotel’s enticing offers this holiday season can be viewed through the digital brochure: https://bit.ly/NW2022FestiveBrochure. For more information and online reservations, guests can call (63 2) 8-811-6888, e-mail manila@newworldhotels.com, or visit https://manila.newworldhotels.com/en/promotions/. They can also follow the official Facebook and Instagram accounts for the latest news and offers.

December 7, 2022
Not your regular Christmas pasta: 5 yummy recipes for Noche Buena

Filipino families have different ways of enjoying Noche Buena during Christmas. Some usually have their go-to dishes, including recipes that were passed down from moms and lolas.

One staple in Noche Buena spreads are pasta dishes, like macaroni salad and sweet Filipino spaghetti. While you have favorite recipes na nakasanayan, you can try something new to make your pasta dishes extra special for Christmas this year. To do this, make sure that you have quality ingredients, like El Real Pasta, to whip up a delicious dish that your loved ones will enjoy.

The possibilities with pasta or “pastabilities” are endless, so here are some recipes you can do for your Christmas spread:

Creamy Bistek Tagalog Pasta

Incorporate the flavors of the Filipino-favorite ulam Bistek Tagalog to your pasta dish, but with a creamy twist. The beef will be marinated in soy sauce, calamansi, and garlic for 30 minutes before pan-frying and simmering it in marinade. Complete the savory sauce with all-purpose cream and let it simmer for a couple minutes or until thick. Mix in the al dente El Real Flat Spaghetti, and top it with onion rings, chopped spring onions, and parmesan cheese.

See the full Creamy Bistek Tagalog Pasta recipe here.

Sushi Bake

This popular merienda can also become a hit during Noche Buena. Recreate a sushi bake by switching up the rice with El Real Elbow Macaroni. Just mix the macaroni with homemade aburi sauce and top it off with shredded crab sticks, diced mangoes, and ebiko flakes. Bake it in an oven for 10 minutes, and voila, you have a pasta-fied sushi bake in time for Noche Buena.

See the full Sushi Bake recipe here.

Lechon Paksiw Pasta

Did you know that you can add lechon to your pasta dish? The Lechon Paksiw Pasta uses El Real Flat Spaghetti with shredded lechon meat, lechon sauce, all-purpose cream, and various vegetables for the sauce. This savory pasta dish may not be your usual recipe, but the tasty lechon paksiw flavor of the pasta will surely impress guests. It’s also a great way to use up leftover lechon from previous gatherings and incorporate the ingredient to your Noche Buena meal.

See the full Lechon Paksiw Pasta recipe here.

Pasta Valenciana

Make your El Real Spaghetti fancy by turning it into Pasta Valenciana. This Spanish paella-inspired dish is made with tomato paste, onion, and garlic for the sauce, and chicken and carrots for the toppings. It requires you to place the pasta in the sauce while it’s simmering in a saucepan until the bottom is toasted. Assemble the Pasta Valenciana and serve for a hearty Noche Buena meal.

See the full Pasta Valenciana recipe here.

Nutty Rainbow Salad Delight

For dessert, you can make an elevated version of the classic macaroni salad using walnuts and cashews. After prepping and cooking the El Real Elbow Macaroni and fruit cocktail, mix them in a bowl with Kremdensada until they’re well-incorporated. Top it off with cheese, walnuts, and cashews for an added saltiness and crunchiness. This will be the perfect ending for your Noche Buena.

See the full Nutty Rainbow Salad Delight recipe here. Make Christmas more special and memorable with El Real Pasta. Find more inspiration and discover more creative pasta recipes for your Noche Buena needs over at the Real Pastabilities website www.realpastabilities.com.

December 7, 2022
All aboard the ZALORA Z-Train!

ZALORA Philippines introduces the ‘Z-Train’, ZALORA’s highly anticipated mobile pop-up concept, where ZALORA brings exciting fashion finds and other fun fringe activities to key locations. The Z-Train makes its first stop at the Uptown Mall Curbside Corner, located at 9th Avenue corner 11th Drive in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, from December 2-15, 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Nowadays, trends come as fast as they go and with ZALORA’s roster of the best fashion and lifestyle brands, it’s a guarantee that there’s a fitting find for every kind of personal taste. As we open ourselves to the world once again, ZALORA’s Z-Train takes you through a journey of style rediscovery.

The Z-Train is a play on themes of urban scapes and city lines, while showing off its flair for street aesthetic. With its sleek black exterior, it definitely shows ZALORA’s DNA when you enter.

Hosting a selection of the best fashion haul from ZALORA’s top brands—the Z-Train takes you on a fun fashion ride, as customers get up to 30% off from the much loved swoosh brand Nike and leading apparel brand Trendyol.

In partnership with GCash, Z-Train’s official payment partner, customers can also get P500 cashback when they enjoy a cashless checkout using GGives.

Z-Train Exclusives:

Nike Dunk Daily Giveaway

Don’t miss out on a chance to win your own elusive Nike Dunk pair when you shop at the Z-Train. Not only do you enjoy fashion steals up to 30% off, every ZALORA order at the Z-Train earns you an entry for a chance to win in the pop-up’s Nike Dunk Daily Giveaways.

12.12 Drops

In partnership with GCash, Z-Train’s official payment partner, customers can also get an exclusive P500 cashback when they choose to pay later using GGives

Pro tip: Shop at the Z-Train on December 12, during the ZALORA 12.12 Christmas Sale kick off, using their special 12.12 Nike Dunk Codes and enjoy 30% off a minimum spend of P5,000 for a guaranteed slot to purchase your own Nike Dunks!

#Z-Train

Starting December 2, make sure to visit and check out the Z-Train as ZALORA is also giving away fourteen Nike Dunk pairs where one winner will win daily by simply posting a photo of you on the Z-Train, tagging @zaloraph, and using the hashtag #ZTrain. One post equals one entry, so post the Z-Train on your Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok for more chances of winning.

You better mark your calendar as ZALORA calls everyone aboard the Z-Train—where fashion finds and other surprises await! Visit www.zalora.com.ph/ztrain for more information and updates on the upcoming stops of the Z-Train that you surely won’t want to miss.

December 6, 2022
Aveeno® Unlocks the Power of Natural Ingredients

Our skin is the body’s largest and most visible organ. It serves to protect everything, trapping moisture in while keeping allergens, irritants, and pollutants out. Having sensitive skin is natural, but it’s often overlooked or misunderstood. Many don’t realize that sensitive skin isn’t a skin type, but rather a skin state, may it be dry skin, hormonal skin, sunburned, red, or eczema prone – it’s all sensitive. So, paying attention to your skin, learning about skincare, and adopting good habits can prevent skin flare-ups and lead to a lifetime of healthier skin.

November is National Healthy Skin Month, making it a great time to give your skin that extra care it needs. It is also a good reminder for everyone to know more about the products they use to manage their sensitive skin. Aveeno® has once again unlocked the power of oats with its science-based formulation that appeals to a wide range of people with sensitive to eczema-prone skin. These are people who are looking for a better solution to relieve them from their skin conditions. “We know that sensitive skin is real and can have a tremendous impact on one’s quality of life. Aveeno®’s commitment is to care for people with sensitive skin—dry, itchy, and eczematic by combining scientific research with the strong power of oats. As a leader in skin science, Aveeno® has everyday solutions made with effective formulations proven to soothe, help heal and protect dry, sensitive skin.” says, senior marketing manager for skin health franchise Nica Rollan.

Aveeno® is also recommended by dermatologists as our products are thoughtfully formulated for sensitive skin, free of parabens, phthalates, and dyes. Johnson and Johnson research and development scientist for skin health, Chernis Low, shared “We are mindful of our consumers’ concern, and seek to address their needs by unlocking the power of natural ingredients in our science-backed solutions.”

Through the years, Aveeno® has innovated solutions for different levels of skin needs and sensitivities all with the power of oats. Aveeno®’s Daily Moisture is for people with normal/ sensitive skin. Its key ingredient is prebiotic colloidal oats which helps prevent daily skin sensitivity and dryness by locking in moisture. For those experiencing dry to sensitive skin, Aveeno® Skin Relief helps restore moisture loss, soothes, and relieves dryness. It also provides long-lasting protection with its triple oat complex and natural colloidal oats. Aveeno® also offers a specialized line for eczema-prone skin by combining triple oats and ceramides in Aveeno® Dermexa. Aveeno® Dermexa provides immediate comfort, prevents flare-ups, and the recurrence of extreme dryness.

Aveeno®’s new and improved line of products continues to build on its heritage of care by continuously researching ingredients on nature’s soothing and healing properties to help provide care for all skin, even the most sensitive. The new Aveeno® now has +50% more oat extract in prebiotic triple oat complex for immediate relief from your dry and itchy skin in as fast as 60 seconds.

Don’t let your sensitive skin stop you from the things you need to do, you can get your favorite a Aveeno®’s products in Watsons or on the official Johnson and Johnson Lazada and Shopee pages. For more information on Aveeno® visit their website at www.aveeno.com.ph and follow Aveeno® on their social media pages @AveenoPH.

December 6, 2022
Have A Merry, Magical Christmas with Ortigas Malls’ Light Attractions

Nighttime in Pasig City has just become a lovelier and more exciting sensory experience. This year, Ortigas East and Capitol Commons opened the Christmas Street Light Musical Tunnel and Illuminated Path, respectively, to bring festive moments to shoppers and families. Both attractions light up every night from 6pm to 10pm until January 8, 2023.

As part of Ortigas Land’s Merry Magical theme, the award-winning Christmas Street Light Musical Tunnel adds sparkle to shoppers’ holiday experience at Tiendesitas. Known for its cluster of stores or “villages,” Tiendesitas houses some of the best antiques, handicrafts, fashion items, native food, pet and plant essentials the country has to offer.

Each Christmas tunnel arch has spherical lights and small tube lights that change color to the melody of upbeat Christmas jingles. It’s a lovely sight for families and individuals as they do their Christmas shopping or while grabbing dinner at the restaurants in Tiendesitas. Even cars that drive by Central Avenue will get the chance to see the vibrant display.

People can safely watch the Christmas Light Tunnel display up close from the Central Avenue sidewalks. They could also take photos with the colorful lights as background when the road is free of cars.

Over at Estancia Mall, the Illuminated Path envelopes the Capitol Commons Park and surrounding buildings with a colorful light display. The modern buildings surrounding the park, which house premier global and local brands, as well as scrumptious food finds, are also decorated with projected images of snowflakes.

Together with lively Christmas music, shoppers will feel like they’re in a winter wonderland while strolling with their loved ones. Even those walking their pets can experience this immersive nightly attraction. Plus, there are many spots for photo opportunities to create lasting memories at Capitol Commons.

From Thursday to Sunday at 4pm to 10pm, shoppers can stop by the Christmas Food Bazaar at Ortigas East and Capitol Commons, where they can try a variety of food and beverages, and enjoy their night with loved ones while watching the Christmas Street Light Musical Tunnel show and Illuminated Path.

The combination of lights and sound, and a festive food bazaar brings joy to Filipinos as they create merry, magical memories at Tiendesitas and Capitol Commons.

Ortigas Malls has other Merry Magical attractions for families. It recently opened the Greenhills Christmas Night Market in San Juan City, which offers delicious cuisines and a variety of products and holiday gifts.

Experience Christmas and make family bondings memorable at Ortigas Malls. Download the Ortigas Malls app and be part of the community; like the Tiendesitas and Estancia at Capitol Commons Facebook pages, and follow @tiendesitasph and @estanciaph on Instagram.

December 6, 2022
Rody Vera’s Walang Aray is Severino Reyes’ Walang Sugat Born Anew

Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA), makes a big comeback to live performances with an all-new original Filipino musical, Walang Aray.

Playwright Rody Vera reveals that Walang Aray was originally written in 2007 as a screenplay commissioned by Jun Reyes, the award-winning filmmaker, veteran advertising director, and founder of top creative content agency Indie.Go Media. Fittingly so, Reyes is the great-grandson and creative heir of Severino Reyes, who wrote the famous 1898 zarzuela Walang Sugat, on which Walang Aray is based.

The Indie.Go Media film project, however, did not push through as originally planned, as Vera tells, “I had so much fun writing the screenplay, but unfortunately, the cost of doing such a wonderful musical film was much too high. The piece was shelved and for more than ten years it remained in the ‘baul’.”

In 2018, Vera presented Walang Aray to PETA, and Artistic Director Maribel Legarda suggested having original music for the show instead of the initial plan of using OPM songs. “At first, I was a bit reluctant, saying that choosing which OPM song to sing was integrally part of the whole style and tone of the screenplay. But when Vince Lim churned out his first few songs, I was conVinced,” Vera enthused. After much adjustment and revisions to translate the musical from screen to stage, Walang Aray was first performed in a PETA Lab show in 2018 and 2019 under the direction of Ian Segarra with original music and musical direction by Vince Lim, generating an enthusiastic and positive response from audiences and critics alike.

Vera’s updated stage version of Walang Aray is literature and history brought to life in the most cutting-edge and entertaining way, as the musical masterfully blends the timelessly old with modern terminology, funk and pop music, and tongue-in-cheek comedy.

It is a farce and a tribute with so many layers: the musical form of the zarzuela that has been labeled as “outdated” has been reinvented for new audiences without compromising its roots, and the historical narrative also resonates with the present time.

Vera states that amidst the humor and entertainment, Walang Aray also provides commentary on the institutions of old. But is it just poking fun at the villains of our history? Not quite, because the institutions placed under farcical scrutiny in Walang Aray are still here, though modified or configured differently.

“The hypocrisy, the power trips, hidden desires, deceptions, and idiosyncrasies — they’re all still here. And I think that’s exactly what makes this ‘slight’ adjustment from the original zarzuela relatable to us today,” Vera explains.

As the first show to hit the PETA stage after the COVID-19 pandemic, Walang Aray represents the hope that theater can now enter a new chapter after years of global tragedy and hardships. “The pandemic was a long, terrible nightmare and now, we’re back on track ready to fulfill what we all planned – and more!,” says Vera. “While we’re aware these things indeed happened and may happen again, we’re also here to remind people that theater, always… ALWAYS dies and is born anew.”

Walang Aray celebrates the joys and victories of Filipinos, while remembering our colorful history in the theater, and against our oppressors.

The musical is top-billed by Star Magic’s “hottest musical couple” #KDLex, KD Estrada and Alexa Ilacad, alternating with triple threat theater artists Gio Gahol and Marynor Madamesila as Tenyong and Julia. The cast also features PETA artists Jarred Jaicten, Kiki Baento, Carlon Matobato, Gie Onida, Norbs Portales, Neomi Gonzales, John Moran, Tom Bienvenida, Donn Boco, Gerard Dy, Yeyin Dela Cruz, Ada Tayao, and Ayla Garcia, with Gardo Exconde and Csai Habla as the swings.

The musical features young PETA artists at the helm of its creatives: Ian Segarra (director), Vince Lim (composer, musical director, sound designer, additional lyrics), Happy Constantino (sound designer), Gio Gahol (choreographer), Julio Garcia (production designer) and Ayla Garcia (voice coach). They are joined by guest artists, David Esguerra (lighting designer), and JayLo Cunanan (costume designer).

Walang Aray will run at the PETA Theater Center from Feb 17-May 14, 2023. Tickets are available via TicketWorld.com.ph starting December 10, 2022. For bulk tickets and showbuying inquiries, contact Mitch Go at 0917-539-1112.

December 6, 2022
“Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” Unleashes Payoff Poster

An adventure of epic proportions. Check out the payoff poster for Paramount Pictures’ “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” and get ready to see it in cinemas across the Philippines March 29, 2023.

A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers undertake an epic heist to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people. Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves brings the rich world and playful spirit of the legendary roleplaying game to the big screen in a hilarious and action-packed adventure.

Paramount Pictures Presents In Association with eOne A Jonathan Goldstein & John Francis Daley Film

Directed by Jonathan Goldstein & John Francis Daley, screenplay by Jonathan Goldstein & John Francis Daley and Michael Gilio. Story by Chris McKay & Michael Gilio

Based on HASBRO’S DUNGEONS & DRAGONS

Produced by Jeremy Latcham, p.g.a., Brian Goldner, Nick Meyer; the Executive Producers are Denis L. Stewart, Jonathan Goldstein, John Francis Daley, Chris Pine, Zev Foreman, Greg Mooradian

The film stars Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Regé-Jean Page, Justice Smith, Sophia Lillis, Chloe Coleman, Daisy Head and Hugh Grant.

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is distributed in the Philippines by Paramount Pictures through Columbia Pictures. Connect with #DnDMovie and tag @paramountpicsph

Photo & Video Credit: “Paramount Pictures International”

December 6, 2022
Promo Alert: TGI Fridays Philippines Chicken Fingers for Only P28 on December 12!

The fun spirit that is truly TGI Fridays is more alive than ever. To celebrate Fridays’ 28^th anniversary in the country, an exciting one-day promo will be held on December 12: Grab their signature Chicken Fingers for just P28!

A restaurant classic, it is a mainstay on the menu since 1965 when the first TGI Fridays was founded in New York. These hand-battered, deep-fried golden chicken tenders are a favorite choice of guests across all ages.

Enjoy a serving along with other signature dishes like burgers and ribs with luscious desserts and wide beverage menu. All these amidst a vibrant and happy vibe that makes every day feels like Friday.

This offer for dine-in only with maximum of 2 redemptions per transaction. Follow @tgifridaysph.

December 5, 2022
M Bakery’s Newest Branch at SM Megamall Is Here To Sweet The Holiday Season

Last December 4, M Bakery spread the holiday cheer to even more people with its third branch at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong. With Christmas-themed desserts in tow, the world-famous bakery has geared up for the holiday season with an array of freshly baked desserts perfect for reunions, parties, and gifting.

Baking Fresh Daily at SM Megamall

M stands for Megamall as the NYC-based bakery opens its doors at the Upper Ground Level, Mega B at SM Megamall this December 4, Sunday. Customers can expect the same freshly baked goodies that have made M Bakery a favorite dessert destination in the metro, offering its world-famous banana pudding, signature cupcakes, cookies, brownies, cheesecakes, tres leches, and so much more. The first 50 customers on opening days (December 4 and December 5) get a complimentary small Classic Banana Pudding for every PhP 500 purchase.

M Bakery Winter Cakes

“We know many of our loyal customers wanted us to open more branches, so we are closer and more accessible to them. We are excited to finally open in Megamall this December, in time for the holidays. We continue our commitment to share the same NYC experience with our patrons. We’re likewise excited to offer our Holiday-themed desserts perfect for this season as more and more people go out of their homes to celebrate with family and friends,” shares Stewart Ong, Managing Partner of M Bakery Philippines.

Christmas Cupcakes to bring joy this season

M Bakery is rolling out its Holiday collection ideal for family reunions, parties, Noche Buena and gifting.

M Bakery’s Christmas Cupcakes and Mini Christmas Cupcakes up for grabs.

M Bakery’s Christmas Cupcakes are made with vanilla and chocolate cakes, topped with vanilla or chocolate buttercream and finished off with festive Christmas decons. Order per piece (PhP 165) or by box of 2 (PhP 330) or 6 (PhP 900). It also comes in mini size by the dozen. (PhP 840).

Limited-Edition Chocolate Peppermint Cupcake

M Bakery also features a special limited-edition cupcake, the Chocolate Peppermint Cupcake. Bite into chocolate peppermint flavor with this delectable treat made of moist chocolate cupcake iced with red and white peppermint meringue buttercream and topped with crushed peppermint candies.

M Bakery’s Winter-Themed Cakes Make for Eye-Catching Centerpieces in Any Christmas Spread

Add sparkle to your Christmas spread with M Bakery’s winter-themed cakes. These are offered in classic vanilla, chocolate or red velvet cake as base and come with a variety of intricate buttercream designs to choose from:

There’s the Snowman Cake (6” size for Php 2,300 and 9” size for PhP 2,850). While the Bottle Brush Tree Cake is designed with pastel blue or pastel pink buttercream icing with white or green sanding sugar. (6” size for PhP 2,450 and 9” size for PhP 3,100).

The Lights & Gifts Christmas Cake (6” size for PhP 2,450 and 9” size for PhP 3,100)

Also get to choose between The Lights & Gifts Christmas Cake (6” size for PhP 2,450 and 9” size for PhP 3,100) or the Winter Cake thatfeatures different winter-themed designs (price starts at PhP 2,300.)

Yule Log Cake with Vanilla Buttercream (Prices start at PhP 2,300)

The Yule Log Cake is available in red vanilla, chocolate, or red velvet cake with vanilla or chocolate buttercream. (Prices start at PhP 2,300.) Also try the Holiday Red Velvet Cake, which is made of red velvet cake iced with white and green vanilla buttercream and decorated with holly confetti sprinkles. (6” size for PhP 2,200 and 9” size for PhP 3,250).

The Chocolate Peppermint Cake is chocolate cake topped with white and red peppermint meringue buttercream icing. (6” size for PhP 2,300 and 9” size for Php 3,250).

M Bakery’s Delectable Holiday Gift Boxes

M Bakery’s limited-time Holiday gifting collection features best-selling cookies, bars and brownies, famous Banana Pudding and more. These treats are crafted to add the ultimate sweetness this Holiday season.

For those who have a sweet tooth, the Baker’s Choice Bar Assortment (PhP 1,950) is a great choice coming in a delicious assortment of four pieces each of double fudge brownies, chocolate chunk brownies, and magic cookie bars.

For cookie lovers, the Baker’s Choice Cookie Assortment (PhP 1,500) offers its best-selling classic cookies that includes 12 pieces each of chocolate chunk cookies and oatmeal raisin cookies.

For chocolate lovers, the Brownie and Blondie Flavor Box (PhP 650) would be perfect with two pieces each of M Bakery’s decadent brownies and blondies inside a Christmas gift box.

M Bakery’s Care Package (PhP2,200) includes six pieces each of M Bakery’s chocolate chunk blondies, double fudge brownies, and chocolate chunk cookies.

The Chocolate Chunk Cookie Favor Box (PhP 450) features six of M Bakery’s classic chocolate chunk cookies while the Cutout Sugar Cookie Favor Box (PhP 450) includes six classic sugar cookies in a variety of seasonal shapes.

The Holiday Cookie Sampler (PhP 1,500) is an assortment of M Bakery’s bestselling cookies. This everything-in-one box includes six pieces each of gingersnaps, sugar cutout cookies, jammy thumbprints, and cinnamon-y snickerdoodles.

Feel the taste of home with M Bakery’s Home for the Holidays (PhP 990) with six jammy thumbprints, six snowballs, and six chocolate crinkles. ‘Tis the Season (PhP 2,450) is perfect for Christmas parties or potlucks as this tray includes 12 pieces each of M Bakery’s jammy thumbprints, snickerdoodles, cutout sugar cookies, gingersnaps, and holiday confetti cookies.

Banana Pudding Party Bowl

Looking for a showstopper for your next gathering? Let your guests indulge in M Bakery’s iconic Banana Pudding Party Bowl, featuring layers of vanilla wafers, fresh bananas, and creamy pudding. It’s available in various flavors and comes in a small bowl good for 8 – 10 pax (PhP 2,300) or large bowl good for up to 20 pax (PhP 3,250).

M Bakery Gift Certificates

Can’t decide which gift to buy for loved ones? M Bakery offers its exclusive Gift Certificates that come in denominations of PhP 500 and PhP 1,000, so they can visit M Bakery’s different branches to get decadent desserts they fancy.

Drop by the flagship store at Lower Ground of One Bonifacio High Street Mall, Bonifacio Global City, or call (+632) 847-9829 or (+63) 917-633-1718 to get your baked treats or to place your advance orders.

Get to also visit M Bakery’s other stores in Power Plant Mall (2^nd floor) in Rockwell, Makati City, and in SM Megamall (Upper Ground Level, Mega B).

You may also find M Bakery on GrabFood, Food Panda, and Pick.A.Roo. To learn more about M Bakery’s products and treats, follow M Bakery on Facebook or Instagram.

December 5, 2022