After two years of being cooped up inside our homes, Filipinos are now traveling with a vengeance. This phenomenon, coined as ‘revenge travel’ in 2021, describes the eager need to make up for lost time by going on adventures, big-splurge vacations, and seeing friends and family more often than usual.
As borders slowly reopen and restrictions start to ease, aspiring travelers have started to revisit their travel plans to make their dream destinations a reality. The urge to make up for lost time and canceled plans has been stronger than ever. Filipinos have a newfound desire to travel like never before.
However, planning for a trip can be both exciting and overwhelming. With all the preparations necessary for travel, staying fresh and keeping your hygiene in check is a must even during long hours on the road.
Ready for your revenge trip? Here are some tips to stay fresh while on the go:
Remember that less is better when packing
When packing personal necessities, Filipinos must remember that less is better. Select airplane-ready sizes (100mL or less!) to maintain your current routine like shampoo, moisturizers, makeup, and even toothpaste.
Luckily, DENTISTE’, the no. 1 premium oral brand in South Korea*, has on-the-go Travel Sets, Mini Mouthwashes, and even Breath Sprays that fit in your carry-on or even your pocket. TSA safe – guaranteed!
A lifesaver for long-haul/red-eyes flights when your mask breath gets funky and a nice pick-me-up during flights.
Skip the generic hotel toothpaste and stay fresh for your entire trip!
Stay Hydrated even when on-the-go
Whether you’re traveling on a budget or not, staying hydrated is a must, although it’s easy to forget to drink water when you’re on the go all day. Drinking water can help prevent bad breath as it helps keep your mouth clean and kill bacteria. Staying hydrated can also help you feel refreshed all day, especially when you’re at a humid destination.
Eat a well-balanced meal
When traveling, our bodies can feel tired and drained from all the activities and long hours on the road. Eating a well-balanced meal is the key to helping keep your body nourished and energized. Avoid overindulging to give your body steady levels of energy which will help you create more fun memories during your vacation.
Keep mints with you at all times
The last thing you want to happen while traveling is to run into someone you know, only to greet them with bad breath – yikes! Breath mints are handy dandy lifesavers that fit in your bag or even your pockets. While there are specialized breath mints designed for the sole purpose of keeping your breath fresh such as DENTISTE’s Love Mints, any minty candy will do.
Using Nighttime toothpaste for traveling long hours
DENTISTE’s Nighttime toothpaste is actually intended to keep our breath fresh overnight. Its all-natural formula fights bacteria and provides a minty fresh breath even after 8 hours.
Made from 14 natural extracts (ingredients like sage, peppermint, and eucalyptus) and free from harsh chemicals, DENTISTE’ Nighttime Toothpaste is part of a recommended 3-step oral ritual of brushing, flossing, and anti-bacterial rinsing. DENTISTE’ also recommends using tongue cleaners, mints, and breath sprays to ensure a full day of fresh breath.
DENTISTE’ products are available – both in full and travel size – online at BeautyMNL, Shopee, Lazada, or any major supermarkets and pharmacies.
From 87North’s Kelly McCormick and David Leitch, producers of bare-knuckle hit films such as Bullet Train, Nobody, John Wick, Atomic Blonde, Deadpool 2 and Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw comes “Violent Night”, a holiday action-comedy that says you should always bet on red.
Starring David Harbour (Stranger Things) as Santa Claus and as a surprise combatant who’s about to prove why Nick is no saint when a team of mercenaries breaks into a wealthy family compound on Christmas Eve and takes everyone inside hostage. “Violent Night’s” Santa Claus is the real Santa, but in a way that we’ve never seen him before. This Santa is a protector and a warrior with some seriously bad-ass skills, but in the film, he’s become slightly bitter and tired about the otherwise merry holiday.
Jonathan “Jojo” Eusebio, a Filipino stunt director who has worked with 87North on various projects, including on the John Wick franchise delivers the action as the second unit director in Violent Night. “Jojo was one of the original members of our choreography team, so we’ve been working together a good 20 years,” producer Leitch says. “The talent that’s gravitated to 87North is beyond the physical. There’s a common work ethic and desire to make movies, and Jojo has always had that same drive in him. I have so much respect for him and love the work he’s been doing, both with 87North and without.”
The success formula for 87North includes having stunt teams that are better than anyone else in the world at their craft. “Jojo had the desire to be challenged and he was inspired by the Christmas backdrop,” producer McCormick says. “He brought a team together that had amazing athleticism and skill, and I think they all learned a lot about blending the wit and comedy with the action in the film along the way.”
David Harbour trained intensely and extensively for the role, which allowed for more specialty shots, long takes and big movements that wouldn’t have been able to be done safely without that hardcore training.
Harbour’s work added depth to Santa’s backstory and allowed the audience to find a deeper connection and empathy with the character. “When we meet him in the film, Santa is a curmudgeon who doesn’t like Christmas anymore, but underneath that, he’s a broken man,” Leitch says. “It gives the character humanity and makes him relatable, and that came from suggestions from David.”
For his part, Harbour wasn’t initially sure about the role when the idea of the film was first explained to him. “I first heard the pitch from my agent, who told me, ‘It’s a violent Santa Claus movie,’” Harbour says. “My initial response was, ‘What are you talking about?’ But then, they told me the filmmakers wanted to talk to me about it. So, they called me up and told me the general idea, and it sounded so hilarious, fresh and different.”
A Universal Pictures International feature, “Violent Night” will open in PH cinemas on November 30. Rated R-16 by the local censors board.
Home to thousands of hours of movies and series from The Walt Disney Company’s creative studios, including Disney Television Studios, FX, 20th Century Studios, 20th Television, and more, Star also houses exclusive Asian language Originals produced in collaboration with producers and directors in the Asia Pacific region.
BTS: PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE – LA
An exclusive cinematic 4K concert film starring RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook, BTS: PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE – LA is a stunning concert film that captures the first time in two years since the pandemic that the band met fans in person, and was filmed during their performances in November and December last year at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium.
A stage-focused concert film, today’s release includes performances of the GRAMMY®-nominated group’s hit songs “Dynamite”, “Butter” and “Permission to Dance” as well as a whole range of other amazing songs performed alongside stunning choreography, live effects, pyrotechnics and more.
IN THE SOOP : Friendcation
An original travel reality show with a star-studded cast including V of BTS, Itaewon Class’ Seo-jun Park, Parasite star Woo-shik Choi, Hyung-sik Park, and Peakboy. The program features the five friends venturing on a surprise trip and enjoying a variety of leisure and fun activities.
Snowdrop
In 1987, bloodied man Soo-Ho jumps into a woman’s university dormitory in Seoul. Yeong-ro, a female student who fell in love with him at a group blind date, tends to his wounds as the dormitory is ensnare in intense surveillance. As Soo-ho’s secrets unravel, he must eventually face the conflict between his heart to Yeong-ro and responsibility to his comrades, as well as to his siblings who awaits him in his home country. What will be of their fate?
Big Mouth
In Big Mouth, a lawyer with a ten-percent winning rate is caught up in a murder case and becomes the notorious and genius con artist, Big Mouse, overnight. In order to survive and protect his family, he tries to reveal the true colours of the privileged people involved in a huge conspiracy.
Yakuza Lover
Based on the popular comic of the same name, Yakuza Lover centers around Yuri, a college student who dreams of a man who will love her for who she is. During a night out at a party, Yuri gets mixed up with a shady group, but is rescued just in time by Oya Toshiomi, the leader of a local yakuza clan. Drawn to Toshiomi’s gentlemanly ways, the two begin a passionate but forbidden romance that poses challenges at every turn.
The Kardashians
The family you know and love is here with a brand new series, giving an all-access pass into their lives. Kris, Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, Kendall, and Kylie bring the cameras back to reveal the truth behind the headlines.
Only Murders in the Building
Only Murders In The Building follows three strangers who share an obsession with true crime and suddenly find themselves wrapped up in one as they investigate the mysterious death of a neighbor in their New York City apartment building.
Grey’s Anatomy Season 19
Grey’s Anatomy, the high-intensity medical drama follows Meredith Grey and the team of doctors at Grey Sloan Memorial who are faced with life-or-death decisions on a daily basis. They seek comfort from one another, and, at times, more than just friendship. Together they discover that neither medicine nor relationships can be defined in black and white.
Dopesick
Dopesick examines how one company triggered the worst drug epidemic in American history and takes viewers to the epicenter of America’s struggle with opioid addiction. Defying all the odds, heroes will emerge in an intense and thrilling ride to take down the craven corporate forces behind this national crisis and their allies.
Summer Time Rendering
Summer Time Rendering is a sci-fi, summer story filled with suspense set on a small island that begins with Shine Ajar, whose childhood friend Ushio Kofune died. He returns to his hometown for the first time in two years for the funeral. Sou Hishigata, his best friend suspects something’s off with Ushio’s death, and that someone else can die next. A sinister omen is heard as an entire family next door suddenly disappears the following day. Furthermore, Min implicates a “shadow” three days before Ushio’s death.
Besides these Star shows, fans in the Philippines can look forward to a variety of original feature-length films, live-action and animated series, short-form content and documentaries from Hollywood to Hallyu including our iconic brands Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and Pixar.
Nonprofit organization and volunteer-powered I am M.A.D. (Making A Difference) has just successfully convened its biggest and grandest physical gathering in the history of its award-winning ‘MAD (Making A Difference) Talks’ event.
Held recently at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium in RCBC Plaza, Makati City, the community convention dubbed as “MAD Talks presents: Sa Ngayon, Padayon. (Kwentuhan. Kantahan. Kabayanihan.)” and themed in collaboration with digital creator and witty shirts brand Linya-Linyaput the spotlight on volunteerism and mental health.
Co-presented by the Rotary Club of Makati Uptown, Rotary District 3830, and H.E.L.P. Pilipinas, the gathering saw some 250 participants consisting of its volunteers and delegates from various organizations and networks, students, youth leaders, educators, and young professionals to mark the World Mental Health Day in October. The event highlighted the spirit of resilience and positivity that come from purpose. ‘Padayon’ is a term used in several Visayan languages which means to move on, to carry on, to move forward or to keep going.
“Your deepest hugot is your most effective advocacy,” said Maco Ravanzo, I am M.A.D.’s co-founder and chief executive volunteer during his “Kwento ng Bawat Boluntir talk.” He added that no matter what anyone is going through, in the spirit of optimism and resilience, there will always be a reason to bounce back and we can all make a difference,” Ravanzo likewise emphasized that managing mental health is very important in making sure that you live a life where you can achieve what you want without being held back. “We can do it, the M.A.D. way, by applying what we do as a volunteer group — Mind your mind, Acknowledge and accept, and Discover to recover,” he stressed in talking about “Managing Mental Health, the I am M.A.D. way.”
The MAD Talks Padayon event started off with an original musical grand opening salvo entitled, “Superherong Walang Kapa” by the performers from Jose Rizal University’s Teatro Rizal, followed by welcome remarks from its co-presenter H.E.L.P. Pilipinas’ founder Dr. Mildred Vitangcol and a message from one of its partners, Unilab Foundation, represented by Dani Valera, Project Specialist for its Youth Forward PH program.
Moreover, amazing theatrical performances from 22 artists of Teatro Rizal enthralled the audience that included their original musical composition titled “Lupa ng Saya,” along with soulful renditions of “Nobela” by Tawag ng Tanghalan four-time defending champion Vanessa Celestial, “Ako Naman Muna” by GMA’s The Clash and Tawag ng Tanghalan alumnus Kyle Pasajol and ensemble. Teatro Rizal’s very own Armando Leo Mansilungan also performed a spoken poetry titled “Hindi Ka Isang Manunulat.”
Volunteering and mental well-being
I am M.A.D co-founder and chairman Christian Marx Rivero brought the audience back to the organization’s humble beginnings as he wholeheartedly shared his volunteering story and the group’s journey through his “Kwento ng I am M.A.D.” segment titled “Molding Myself and Making a Movement.”
Regarded as “Your Ultimate Hugot Event,” the MAD Talks event consists of three parts called “Nagmahal,” “Nasaktan,” and “Nagvolunteer” or Kwentong N3. Participants were touched and inspired by the heartfelt firsthand experiences and stories of volunteer-guest speakers led by peace and development champion and counter-terrorism operator Capt. AJ Ramos Celestial of the Philippine Army who shared his “Kwentong Nagmahal,” about how he conquered anxiety while loving the country. He was especially introduced by his sister Vanessa after the latter’s soulful singing.
Meanwhile, women empowerment advocate and I am M.A.D.’s chief of volunteer operations & partnerships Ruth Butad spoke about “Kwentong Nasaktan,” which narrated her dealing with depression during detachment. The Kwentong N3 concluded with multi-awarded Global Youth Leader and ASEAN Youth Advocates Network founder Mirus Ponon recounting his “Kwentong Nagvolunteer” that examined his transitioning from a teen with low self-esteem to a multi-awarded young individual.
During a health break segment, the audience had fun in the “Sa Ngayon Padayon, Tumindig Ngayon” last man standing game. Three participants received gift certificates from one of the sponsors, Power Mac Center.
On the keynote talk about “Raising Mental Health Awareness through Storytelling,” the attendees were equally inspired and moved to tears as Happy Hearts Initiative & Introspect PH co-founder and mental health coach Ymari Kristia Pascua, whose story was featured on ABS-CBN’s Maalaala Mo Kaya program, shared her “Kwento ng Padayon” amidst mental health adversities to increase understanding on the matter.
Everyone in the audience ‘made a difference,’ too
On top of volunteerism and mental health awareness talks and performances, the grand convention took a tug at the heart of everyone with a surprise short documentary video on the moving story of the Baluyot family entitled, “Kwentong Padayon ni Candice.” It starred by I am M.A.D.’s very own volunteer creative officer and mental health advocate herself, Candice Baluyot and her mother Catherine, who was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer.
With the help of other I am M.A.D. volunteers, Candice personally hand-brewed and produced the iced coffee tokens which were given to all the participants as part of their ticket purchase. And as announced during the final part of the program, all the proceeds from the iced coffee which amounted to P26,000 will go to the Baluyot family. By just buying a ticket, everyone who took part in the event made a simple yet meaningful contribution.
The short documentary film, in collaboration with Vineyard Films and directed by I am M.A.D.’s multi-awarded independent film enthusiast and one of the event directors and lead organizers, Ram Esteban Estael, also marked the comeback of the nonprofit organization’s CineMAD production.
Prior to the main event, participants experienced some “MADgic” from the talented personalities, namely: Mr. Magic of the Philippines Mac Florendo, card magician Jofer Abata, and mentalist Emmanuel Espiritu. Everyone was greeted with an array of booth exhibits, a grand photo wall, and a specially designed tote bag with a bottle of coffee and other freebies. All participants also took home a gift box full of care kit items containing health supplements and vitamins from one of its partners, Pharex.
The grandest community gathering ended with free mental health coaching and consultations led by the volunteers from Mental Health PH and the National Youth Commission – Mental Health Youth Hub.
As MAD Talks Padayon organizers have activated a digital opinion board, the group is thankful for positive notes from the attendees and will consequently use inputs for succeeding events. If you were able to attend this momentous event and haven’t shared your reactions yet, you may drop your thoughts and comments via bit.ly/MTPadayonWall.
MAD Talks presents: Sa Ngayon, Padayon. was organized and presented by the volunteers of I am M.A.D. (Making A Difference) led by its live event production team — Wino Dela Cruz (director & overall-in-charge of production), Ram Esteban Estael (stage director & production manager), Patricia Esquejo (pre-show director & stage manager), Maco Ravanzo (creative and content director), John Martin Recio (floor director & technical & documentation lead), John Brian Ignacio (lights & sounds supervisor), JR Maltizo (graphics & video playback operator), Jake Villanueva (lead writer and host), Anne Carbon Vale (talent manager), Ena Elaine Lensico and EA Janairo (talent coordinators), Christian Opeña, John Ronver de Leon, and Larae Lemaire (production assistants), and Christian Marx Rivero (event consultant).
The event was hosted by digital content creators and influencers — Grace Co aka Tita G and Jesus Guinto aka Jesse G together with The Js of I am MAD — BigJay Lagang (Big J, also voiceover master), Jake Villanueva (Catriona J), Lorrielyn Ople (J. Lo), and Minette Geñorga (Minette J). MAD Talks Padayon was made possible in cooperation with CID Communication, Creative Adobo, Itemhound, and JRU – Teatro Rizal. This event was likewise supported by the National Youth Commission – Youth Organization Registration Program, Mental Health PH, and the National Youth Volunteers Coalition, along with other volunteer organizations: Magbasa Tayo Movement, The Green Thumbs Up Project, and ASEAN Youth Advocates Network.
The convention was also backed by the following media partners: BusinessWorld, ClickTheCity.com, CSR Insights, DigitalFilipina.com, Inquirer Group of Companies (Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inquirer Super, Inquirer.net, Inquirer Mobile), Mellow947.fm, Metropoler.net, Mindanao Times, Now You Know PH, PageOne Media, SwirlingOverCoffee.com, The Manila Times, The New Channel, WhenInRizal.com, and WhenInManila.com as the primary blog partner.
Additionally, the gathering was made possible by the following sponsors — Pharex Health Corporation, Youth Forward PH of Unilab Foundation, Inc., Power Mac Center, PLDT and SMART, Casio Calculators Philippines, Print & Mount, Meat Outlet, Pan Delight, Pangkat Etniko, Chowking, Lord J (Rogelio Estacio, Jr.), Ruth Butad, Erica Curatcha-Geronimo, We Lift Club, iVolunteer Philippines, CNDC BREWS by Candice, Shelter Now Filipinas, Art of Airepx by JR Maltizo, Office of Barangay Bagong Silang of Mandaluyong City, and Heidi Manabat.
I am M.A.D. relies on the goodwill of people through fundraisers and the power of social media. One can support the organization by donating through bit.ly/bidadonate. For updates, partnerships, and volunteer opportunities, queries may be sent to iammadph@gmail.com. Follow and message I am M.A.D. on Facebook (fb.com/IamMakingADifference), Instagram/Twitter/Tiktok (@iammad_ph), Youtube (bit.ly/IamMADYoutube) and podcast via anchor.fm/iammad or bit.ly/MADTalksSpotify.
Enter a shocking and grisly culinary experience like no other with Searchlight Pictures’ The Menu, now showing in Philippine cinemas.
In “The Menu,” Margot (Anya Taylor-Joy) and Tyler (Nicholas Hoult) travel to a coastal island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef (Ralph Fiennes) has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises. Watch the trailer below.
Directed by Mark Mylod (Game of Thrones), “The Menu” is a dark comedy horror film set in an exclusive restaurant headed by a reclusive world-renowned chef.
Joining Margot and Tyler on the occasion are three drunk tech bros, Bryce (Rob Yang), Soren (Arturo Castro) and Dave (Mark St. Cyr), repeat clients Anne and Richard (Judith Light and Reed Birney), renowned restaurant critic Lillian Bloom (Janet McTeer) and her magazine editor Ted (Paul Adelstein), and a famous movie star (John Leguizamo) with his assistant Felicity (Aimee Carrero). Hosted by general Elsa (Hong Chau) who leads an immaculately dressed front-of-house staff, the evening slowly escalates and unfolds, as each course becomes more bizarre, and guests’ secrets are revealed. All these lead to a series of violent events that is part of Chef Slowik’s elaborate menu, culminating in a shocking finale that no one expects.
“The Menu” is now screening in the following theaters nationwide.
Join the conversations online by using #TheMenuPH and following 20th Century Studios Philippines on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube for updates.
Just in time for Valentine’s Day 2023 comes the third installment of the blockbuster “Magic Mike” film franchise, the musical comedy Magic Mike’s Last Dance. Check out the film’s official trailer.
Trailer Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures
The creative team behind the first film “Magic Mike,” which garnered praise from critics and audiences alike, has reunited to create the magic again in “Magic Mike’s Last Dance”: Channing Tatum reprises his role as Mike Lane and Steven Soderbergh returns to the helm with a script from Reid Carolin, who also wrote the first two films. And starring alongside Tatum is Salma Hayek Pinault (“House of Gucci,” “Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard”).
“Magic” Mike Lane (Tatum) takes to the stage again after a lengthy hiatus, following a business deal that went bust, leaving him broke and taking bartender gigs in Florida. For what he hopes will be one last hurrah, Mike heads to London with a wealthy socialite (Hayek Pinault) who lures him with an offer he can’t refuse…and an agenda all her own. With everything on the line, once Mike discovers what she truly has in mind, will he—and the roster of hot new dancers he’ll have to whip into shape—be able to pull it off?
Photo Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures
The film’s producers are Nick Wechsler, Gregory Jacobs, Tatum, Carolin and Peter Kiernan. Julie M. Anderson serves as executive producer.
Also starring with Tatum and Hayek Pinault are Ayub Khan Din (“Ackley Bridge”), newcomer Jemelia George, Juliette Motamed (“We Are Lady Parts”) and Vicki Pepperdine (“Johnny English Strikes Again”).
Soderbergh’s creative team behind the scenes includes production designer Pat Campbell (“The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself”), costume designer Christopher Peterson (“The Irishman”) and music supervisor Season Kent (“KIMI,” “Let Them All Talk”), with choreography by Alison Faulk and Luke Broadlick, both part of the “Magic Mike” franchise.
A Warner Bros. Pictures Presentation, “Magic Mike’s Last Dance” slides into theaters across the Philippines beginning this February 2023.
Join the conversation online and use the hashtag #MagicMikesLastDance
Shangri-La The Fort, Manila opened a world of Enchanted Wonders as it celebrates a festive season of time-honoured traditions in the heart of vibrant Bonifacio Global City.
Christmas has officially arrived at Shangri-La The Fort, Manila as characters of Enchanted Wonders came to life to welcome guests to their hotel of choice beautifully adorned for the season. A 20ft Christmas Tree greets celebrating families, groups of friends, and loved ones for their post-worthy snaps where the city comes alive. With over 1,000 LED bulbs and 2,000 Christmas balls and ornaments, the larger-than-life Christmas tree presents a gateway to Enchanted Wonders.
To mark the beginning of our festive season, Ballet Philippines graced the stage and with a magical performance to entertain special guests and audience with its classical rendition of The Nutcracker. Characters of Shangri-La The Fort, Manila comes to life in magical visits with Ballet Philippines performances every Friday and Saturday at 6pm starting December 2, 2022.
STAY IN FOR THE HOLIDAYS Celebrate the season in luxurious and leisurely city getaways with festive staycations at Shangri-La The Fort. Book Holidays At The Fort and enjoy buffet breakfast for two at High Street Café, use of the gym at Kerry Sports Manila and the outdoor swimming pools, and complimentary wired and wireless internet access. Rates starts from PHP12,160 per night.
Family celebrations know one home address with the warm comforts Shangri-La The Fort Residences. Book Home At The Fort for a minimum stay of 7 nights and enjoy stays set in well-appointed and spacious residence with fully-equipped kitchen, living room, dining and walk-in wardrobe. Experience an enriched and comfortable city stay with access to Kerry Sports Manila, outdoor swimming pool facilities, wireless internet connection, and daily housekeeping services on weekdays. Rates start from PHP14,000 per night.
FESTIVE FEASTS AND TASTY TREATS Eat, drink and be merry with Shangri-La The Fort’s selection of holiday feasts and festive offerings.
High Street Café o Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Dinner Buffet (December 24 and 25) – Php3,900 net per person inclusive of festive alcoholic beverage package
o Christmas Day Lunch Buffet (December 25) – Php3,900 net per person inclusive of non-alcoholic beverage package
o High Street Café Noche Buena (December 24 from 11:30ppm to 1am) – Php2,700 net per person
High Street Lounge o FestiviTEA Set – a themed afternoon high tea available from November 10 to December 31, 2022 at Php2,500 inclusive of coffee, tea, or a glass of champagne.
Canton Road – Experience the crossroads of traditional and modern Chinese cuisine with Chinese Executive Chef Wang Wei Qing at the helm.
o Lunch and Dinner set menus – Php38,888 net for a minimum of 10 dining guests
o Regular a la carte menus are available for the festive season
o For intimate gatherings, book one of our nine private dining rooms for your festive celebrations.
Raging Bull Chophouse and Bar – Chef de Cuisine John Buquir rages on with premium grain- and grass-fed beef, fresh seafood selections, and premium specialties straight from the Josper Grill. The Christmas set menu is available at Php5,450 net per person inclusive of a special themed festive cocktail for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Samba – Peruvian Chef Carlo Huerta invites guest to dine in with family and friends and celebrate with a rich selection of fresh and flavouful specialties at Samba. Avail of Samba’s holiday lunch and dinner set menu at Php3,750 net per person on December 24, 2022 and January 1, 2023. Guests can usher in the New Year with a poolside cabana dinner for 2 available at Php15,000 net inclusive of a 6-course meu and a bottle of Veuve Clicquot.
In-Room Dining – stay in with your family and loved ones and enjoy an intimate gathering from the comforts of your room. Filipino platters for a flavourful feast are available from December 22, 2022 to January 1, 2023.
A selection of savouries and sweets are also available for your household or for your gifting options, from chocolate bars, gingerbread cookies, do-it-yourself gingerbread house, fruit cake, stollen bread, homemade Glühwein, pralines, assorted winter jams, cookies, and hampers. For more information, visit www.shangrilafortexclusives.com.
For restaurant reservations and bulk orders for Christmas hampers, savouries, and pastries, please call 091SLFMEATS (09175363287), email eats.slfm@shangri-la.com or visit the Enchanted Wonders festive counter in the hotel lobby at Level 2.
For more information about Shangri-La at the Fort’s festive offerings, menu prices, and performance schedule, please visit https://www.shangrilafortexclusives.com
Labeled “Ber Nights of Action”, this special movie block consists decades-old movies filled with fight sequences that still impress up to this day, contemporary titles that are all visually stunning, and more recent movie releases that are sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. And when movie icons such as Jackie Chan, Chow Yun Fat, Jet Li, Andy Lau, and Donnie Yen are on the screen, who can resist to tune in?
One of the biggest classics to be shown on November 1 is “Brothers Five”, where feuding brothers reunite to avenge their father’s death. The Jet Li-starrer “Martial Arts of Shaolin” is showing on November 5. A con artist will be forced to use his Kung Fu skills to protect the town from bandits in “The Spiritual Boxer”, showing on December 3, “The Master” will find a suitable student to pass on his martial arts skills on December 17, and “The Magnificent Ruffians” will prove that true friends cannot be bribed to do evil deeds on December 31.
On November 12, see the crises and sacrifices that rescuers must face and make in “The Rescue”. “Wolf Warrior 2”, the highest grossing film in China with approximately 854 million USD, will be shown on November 19. In “Internal Affairs 2”, showing on November 25, it’s a race between the triads and the police to bring down a rival crime boss. Jackie Chan gains superpowers in “The Medallion”, showing on December 17. The best detectives in Asia battle it out in “Detective Chinatown 3” on December 26.
Some of the newest titles not to be missed on “Ber Nights of Action” are “Cloudy Mountain”, an action-adventure-drama that’s showing on November 6; the movie adaptation of Ma Boyong’s novel, “Schemes in Antiques”, showing on November 20; “Man on the Edge”, about an undercover cop who is trying to expose a drug-trafficking syndicate, showing on November 27; the epic historical tale “The Battle at Lake Changjin” on December 4; and the modern retelling of the legend of “Nezha” on December 25.
Catch Jackie Chan as a famous archaeologist having mysterious dreams in “The Myth” on November 5. Chow Yun Fat plays an assassin on his last assignment in “The Killer” on November 4. Jet Li becomes a literary hero in “Dr. Wai in the Scripture with No Words” on November 8. Andy Lau returns as Ming who becomes suspicious of a police superintendent in “Internal Affairs 3” on November 26. In “Raging Fire”, showing on December 18, see Donnie Yen’s intense fight scenes that earned him a Best Action Choreography award at the Movie Heroes Awards.
You’re in for a nonstop exciting movie experience in “Ber Nights of Action” to end 2022 with a blast. Only on CMP.
Primetime Powerhouse will be TMC’s special thematic handle for the last two months of 2022, featuring A-List actors from Hollywood and Asia. This November and December, expect your TMC movies to be filled not only with thrill and action but also with a star-studded cast featured from every movie block.
This theme will align with TMC’s weeknight movie blocks featured every Wednesday to Friday: Asia’s Best, Hollywood Hits, and K Nights.
Asia’s Best, which airs at 6 PM, will be headlined by world-famous Asian actors such as Jackie Chan, Bruce Lee, Jet Li, Donnie Yen, Chow Yun-Fat, and Andy Lau. Hollywood Hits at 8 PM has a list of movies with some of Hollywood’s most famed action stars, such as Sylvester Stallone, Pierce Brosnan, Jean Claude Van Dam1me, and Jason Statham. The block also features award-winning stars like Ryan Gosling, Nicolas Cage, Anne Hathaway, and Jennifer Garner. While K Nights, which airs at 10 PM, shines with its movies starring top-billing Korean stars such as Song Kang Ho, Lee Jung Jae, Park Shin Hye, Park Bo Gum, Song Joong Ki, Gong Yoo, and Hyun Bin, among many others.
TMC’s weekend block, Saturday Marathon, which airs from 6 to 10 PM, will also focus on highlighting the all-time and today’s most popular celebrities. November marathon will be about Hollywood Legends (Robert De Niro, Michael Douglas, Anthony Hopkins), Forbes Korea’s Power Celebrities of 2022(Lee Jung Jae, Park Seo Joon, Lee Seung Gi), 2022’s Highest Paid Actors(Tom Hardy, Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio), and Best Asian Action Stars Of All Time (Jackie Chan, Bruce Lee, Jet Li). While the December marathon will highlight Cannes Best Actors(Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L Jackson, Antonio Banderas, Song Kang Ho), 2022 Top Celebrity Influencers(Chris Hemsworth, Jennifer Lopez, Tom Holland), Oscars Best Actress (Jessica Chastain, Natalie Portman, Jennifer Lawrence), All Time Favorite Action Stars(Bruce Willis, Sylvester Stallone, Gerard Butler), and K-Pop Idols Turned Actors(Park Chanyeol of EXO, I’m Yoo Na of Girls Generation, Choi Min Ho of Shinee).
Indeed, the stars have aligned! And this will surely excite TMC’s avid viewers and even invite more audiences to enjoy Tagalized movie marathons. Catch PRIMETIME POWERHOUSE for the whole month of November and December, only on TMC, Tagalized ‘to!
A radiant ceremony for the 2nd Gador Awardees was mounted at the newly built Tagum City Cultural Center Theater last November 5, 2022. The Gador Award is a recognition program for outstanding artists, cultural administrators and organizations in Mindanao initiated by the Kaisa sa Sining (KSS) Mindanao network of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and facilitated by the CCP Cultural Exchange Department (CED).
The 13 recipients of the 2nd Gador Award are Dr. Christine G. Ortega (literature/cultural administration, Iligan City); Dr. Helen Tejero (music, Iligan City); Francisco Englis (music/Iligan City); Ronolfo “Popong” Landero (music/Davao City); Br. Carlito “Karl” Gaspar (theater/cultural administration, Davao City); Kubali Millan (visual arts/Davao City); Waway Saway (Talaandig/music, Lantapan, Bukidnon); Nilda Mangilay (Subanen / indigenous art, Zamboanga Del Sur); Kathara Dance Theater Collective (dance-theater, Davao City); Kaliwat Performing Artists Collective (theater/cultural administration, Davao City); Tambuli Cultural Dance Troup, (dance/indigenous art, Tawi Tawi); MSU Kabpapagariya Ensemble (theater/cultural administration, General Santos City); and Dumendingan Arts Guild (cultural administration/indigenous Art, Pagadian City).
The GADOR Award aims to recognize its exceptional individuals and organizations who have contributed immensely to the flourishing of arts and culture in the region. The selection was undertaken by a committee composed of prominent experts and specialists in Mindanao in the field of arts and culture. The awardees for this year were chosen from a total of 20 nominations from the KSS Mindanao network. In 2020, the 1st Gador Awards were conferred to six individual honorees (Agnes Locsin, Maria Todi, Sunnie Noel, Steven P.C. Fernandez, Nestor Horfilla, and Joey Ayala) and two organizations (Sining Kambayoka Ensemble and Integrated Performing Arts Guild). Due to the pandemic, the awarding programs were held virtually and onsite.
The awarding ceremony in Tagum City was made even more meaningful with the superb performances rendered by some of the most prominent Mindanao artists and performing groups led by the four organizations who are Gador Awardees – Kaliwat, Kathara, Kabpapagariya Ensemble and Tambuli. Adding excitement to the event were musical and dance performances by the Kuntaw Mindanao of Tagum City, RMMC Teatro Ambahanon and Ching Salubre of Gen. Santos City, University of Mindanao Chorale and Maan Chua of Davao City. Two young and talented kids from Tagum City, Tristan Jacob H. Cortez and Keysha Nicole Q. Grancho hosted the program that was written and directed by Dr. Bart P. Savior with concept-repertoire line up by CCP CED Department Manager Chinggay Jasareno-Bernardo, who also facilitated the awarding ceremony. The following officers from KSS Mindanao network served as presentors: Richard Banzuelo (Koronadal), Leonardo Carino (Gen. Santos), Amado Guinto (Iligan), Jesus Montajes (Davao), Lolito Pontillas (Agusan del Sur), Pepito Sumayan (Marawi), Thallah Alava (Maguindanao), Ted Nudgent Tac-an (Ozamiz), Renefe Tremedal (Pagadian), Cecile Mambuay (Cagayan de Oro), Adel Suemith (Davao), and Alma L. Uy (Tagum).
“Magpasalamat”(give thanks), a composition of Dr. Tejero based on a Manobo motif was given a new arrangement and interpretation in music and dance by Kaliwat and Kathara. The said song was used for the 2021 Centennial Celebration of the Silliman University in Dumaguete City. Songs by Waway and Popong: Mga Panginoon (The Gods) based on Waway’s arrangement, Bahaghari Tayo (We are Rainbows), and litsa Tamoka Yataki Tombi (a song advocacy to stop Lumad oppression, discrimination, marginalization, and call for self-determination and sovereignty), were likewise given a new musical arrangement and rendition by Kuntaw, Ching, Maan, and Kabpapagariya. The finale number featured the song “Padayon” (move forward) composed by Grace Nono, choral arrangement by Rodolfo Delarmente and performed by the UM Chorale with a dance interpretation by the Ambahanon.
The Gador Awarding ceremony was a joint presentation of the Musikahan sa Tagum Foundation, the City of Tagum through its Tourism and Cultural Office, the Tagum City Women Council, DAGI and the CCP CED.
— Photos courtesy of the Tagum City Government Tourism Council/She Labos and Jess Montajes.
