The CCP’s most-loved Halloween event, Tricks and Musical Treats: A PPO Family Concert, returns on October 30, 2022, 4pm, at the TanghalangNicanorAbelardo (CCP Main Theater).
Dubbed as “A Tuneful Fiesta at Filharmonia,” this year’s family concert features 10-year-old pianist Ella Gabrielle Gaw and 7-year-old marimba player Gioia Francesco M. De la Cruz, who will perform with the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, under the baton of Maestro HerminigildoRanera. The show will be hosted by theater actress-director LieslBatucan-del Rosario.
After two online editions in 2020 and 2021, the PPO Family Concert continues its tradition to introduce orchestral instruments and develop appreciation for classical music among children in a fun, and creative way.
Pre-concert event includes an instrument petting zoo, where children can touch and play selected music instruments of the orchestra slated at 2pm. It aims to highlight how enjoyable and wonderful it is to play a musical instrument at a young age.
Taking the Filipino-based theme, the show hopes to incorporate cultural values on kalinga (nurturing), kultura (culture), and kalikasan (nature).
Everyone is invited and encouraged to wear their best Filipino-inspired costumes for the Halloween concert. Kids in their best costumes will win prizes.
For more information, visit the CCP website (www.culturalcenter.gov.ph) or follow the CCP official social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Columbia Pictures and Escape Artists has commenced filming on The Equalizer 3 – the third Robert McCall action thriller film, written by Richard Wenk, based on the television series created by Michael Sloan and Richard Lindheim.
The Equalizer 3 is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Connect with the hashtag #TheEqualizer3
Starting your own business is no easy task– more so when this business is focused on beauty and health products. Not only do you need to have a keen eye on what’s trending, you also need to ensure that your items are effective and safe for your customers, and that ultimately builds a loyal community that keeps on using your products. Learn how two proudly local beauty brands Jenna Essence and ISHIN built their business and made waves among Filipinos in the last few years.
Jenna Reyes, the hardworking She-EO of Jenna Essence
Jenna had humble beginnings before starting Jenna Essence. Her entrepreneurial experience began at an early age as a “Batang Quiapo”, with her younger years spent helping out her grandma sell trinkets in front of Quiapo church. Growing up, Jenna was known among her peers as strong and hardworking, as she juggled different jobs to make ends meet for her family. She began to sell beauty products on a whim to supplement their household income, not knowing this would turn her life around.
Jenna was encouraged by her suppliers to start her own beauty brand when they saw her determination to sell their products on social media and through word-of-mouth. After testing the market with a few products, she finally hit her stride with the trending Cocoberry Beauty Essentials. Her business flourished even more when she partnered with Shopee to bring her distributors on the platform. Today, Jenna Essence has expanded to 500 resellers nationwide.
The true beauty of Jenna does not lie in her products, but in the way she runs her business with a strong sense of purpose. “For me, ang business ko ay hindi lang para sa akin, ito din ay para sa mga kapwa ko na gustong makagaan sa buhay [the business is not just for me, it’s also for those who want to have a better life], ” says Jenna.
Beauty enthusiasts can check out Jenna’s Cocoberry Soap at Shopee’s Beauty Budol Sale. Made from coconut oil, this soap has positive reviews on its effectiveness to moisturize dry skin, sweet scent on use and smooth texture that’s easy on the skin. This unique soap helps soften and remove dead skin cells to make your skin look fresh and glowing.
Check out more of Jenna Essence’s beauty essentials on Shopee this Beauty Budol Sale and get up to 25% off on top products.
Shirleen and Miguel Bautista, the power couple of ISHIN
Shirleen and Miguel did what most of us aspire to– they chased their dreams and followed through. Despite both working high-level corporate jobs, they still felt that they could do something more. Both had an affinity for entrepreneurship and knew that this was the path for them.
By chance, the couple came across a hot selling ointment among locals in one of their trips abroad and thought of selling it in the country. With this item, they became successful distributors in the country and gained international recognition that brought them in talks with a Japanese manufacturer who shared its formula which became the birth of ISHIN. By placing their products on Shopee, Shirleen and Miguel made the most of the benefits of the app such as its wide user base and monthly campaigns.
ISHIN became a popular brand among Filipinos who aimed for a healthy and glowing complexion with its unique glutathione formula. For Shirleen and Miguel, their brand goes beyond giving Filipinos premium yet affordable beauty products. “We consider ISHIN to be a heart-based business, not just because of the reasonable prices we have but also how we want our success to pass to our distributors as well,” says Shirleen.
Shoppers who feel inclined to support local businesses with a heart can check out ISHIN at Shopee’s Beauty Budol Sale and get the ISHIN Advanced White. This item is made from a Japanese-tested formula with a unique blend of pearl powder, glutathione, NAC, and collagen that nourishes your skin for a healthy look. Users can also get premium glutathione at up to 20% off and up to 25% off flash deals on ISHIN products when they shop at the Beauty Budol Sale.
From October 23 – 25, shoppers can enjoy up to 90% off and limited-time deals on health and beauty products from local beauty brands such as Jenna Essence, ISHIN and more, only at Shopee’s Beauty Budol Sale. Click here to know more.
The Klook Travel Fest is back and better than ever! With 2 years of lockdown and pandemic blues, this year’s Klook Travel Fest is all about becoming your launchpad towards your dream travel plans. With a whopping amount of hot deals, giveaways, joy challenges, all-expense paid trip raffles, and influencer appearances by Mimiyuuuh, Rei Germar & Migy Romulo, Jaz & Jax Reyes and many more, the next century Klook is truly making the ultimate comeback.
Revenge travel starts here and is happening from October 22-23 at the Glorietta Activity Center. This is one event you wouldn’t want to miss! Best part is that it’s absolutely FREE. Bring your favorite travel buddies with you and book your tickets here!
Itinerary Planning and Booking
You can expect to see immersive Destination Booths to book your revenge travel plans with ease. Klook’s team of specialists and experts will be stationed in the Japan, Korea, Singapore, and Thailand booths to help you plan and book your dream itinerary for your favorite destinations.
Whatever destination you’re headed to, you can count on Klook specialists to help you book the best activities and attractions for your dream holiday – all at a great price!
Note: You don’t need to go to the destination booth to book your deals and activities! These booths work as an assistance hub for those who have further questions on products, booking concerns, and more. As long as you know how to book on Klook – just wait for the hot deal announcement and book right away on the app!
Save even more with promo codes
As always – the fastest fingers get the deals, and at the Klook Travel Fest 2022, it’s no different! With that said, if you want to get dibs on all the best deals during the event, waste no time and familiarize yourself with How To Book on Klook. So for those using the Klook App for the very first time – be sure to check out this How To Book on Klook guide and be an expert in no time!
Hot Deals
A Klook event is never complete without some Hot Deals to spice up our travel. Klook will be announcing unbelievable promo codes exclusive on the event dates. These hot deals will be flashed on the Glorietta Activity Center LED Wall — so make sure to keep your eyes peeled! The schedule for Day 1 and Day 2 Hot Deals is seen below!
Win an All-Expense Paid Trip to Singapore or Japan
On the eve of each Klook Travel Festival date, you can expect Klook to come through with giveaways and prizes to fuel your future trips! Our major giveaways are (2) all-expense paid trips to Singapore for Day 1 and Japan for Day 2! All guests who book on the app on the festival days will receive a physical raffle entry after every purchase. Winners will be drawn at the end of each festival day, so make sure you stay until the end of the program!
JR Pass Japan
Back with a travel vengeance is none other than our best-selling JR Pass! If you’re restarting your travel era with a trip to Japan, you’re going to want to add this to your plans. No need to wait 2 weeks to get your JR Pass, Klook is offering same-day ticket printing for those who book theirJR Whole Japan Rail Pass (Consecutive 7, 14, or 21 Days) tickets on event – with no minimum or maximum number of tickets! There will also be JR Pass representatives to assist in answering your questions, if any!
Note: All JR Passes must be booked before 7PM for same-day printing service. This applies for both days of the festival.
Speakers
For this year’s Klook Travel Fest, local talents and influencers who are all about the future of travel and have notable insights on how the landscape is like will be present. Check out who you can expect this October 22 and 23 below:
Mimiyuuuh
Mimiyuuuh
Fashion and social media megastar don’t begin to describe the sensation that is Mimiyuuuh. Taking the world by storm, catch your travel gurl on Day 1 as she talks about her latest trip to Singapore on the Klook Travel Fest stage!
Schedule: October 22, 5:30PM
Rei Germar and Migy Romulo
Source: @migyromulo
Lifestyle icons who are stealing the scene are Rei Germar and Migy Romulo. Catch them on Day 1 as they talk about their travel experience to Thailand during the post-pandemic normal!
Schedule: October 22, 2:00PM
Jax Reyes
Source: @jacquesjax
This TikTok star is someone you’re going to want to see on Day 2! Jax Reyes is dropping his best travel hacks when traveling to Japan.
Schedule: October 23, 11:30am
Hangout Buddies
The people behind the internet giant “Homebuddies” are breaking the mold and coming out with their best insights during their recent Korea adventure. Catch Mayora, Jesh and the crew on Day 2 for their game-changing talk and get first dibs on their limited time promo codes for bigger discounts!
Schedule: October 23, 3:30PM
Local Merchants
To really complete your revenge travel plans in the future, Klook invited a couple of local merchants to come in and join in the comeback hype!
● Uniqlo Philippines will be having an interactive booth for all 2 days of the festival. They will also have a special travel segment with special guests.
● Resorts World Cruise will be offering a special Hot Deal promo to give away free 100SGD credits with their cruise package.
● Globe will also have an interactive booth for all Globe subscribers. They will also have a travel segment to give away special prizes only for Klook Travel Fest Attendees!
● GCash will be present with an interactive booth for all GCash subscribers.
● J Park will be giving away exciting prizes during their exciting game segment.
● Singapore Zoo and Night Safari will be giving away exciting prizes during their exciting game segment.
● Shopback will be having exclusive deals on both Klook Travel Fest days to help you earn more cashback.
Pre-KTF Preparations
Like any stellar trip, preparation is key! Before the event, make sure you’ve got all of these ticked and ready to go for smooth and seamless revenge travel planning!
○ Water, pen, paper, government I.D or passport (if necessary)
Frequently Asked Questions
Where will be this year’s Klook Travel Fest? It will be held in the Glorietta Activity Center.
Will there be parking available? Basement parking is available within the Glorietta mall.
Do we need tickets to attend the Klook Travel Fest? Yes! You can get your free admission vouchers here!
Where can we book our activities? On the Klook App! Download it now! All activities will be booked on your personal smartphones.
How do we avail of the travel deals? Drop by the Klook Travel Fest – we’re announcing hot deals throughout the two festival days.
Can Klook create itineraries for us? Yes, we can! Drop by the different destination portals during the event and we’ll plan and book your dream itinerary for you.
Will Klook have same-day printing and pick up for JR Passes? Yes, we will!
Will there be flights? Yes. With Klook now offering flights, Klook will be offering walkthroughs on how to book flights within the platform.
How can I avail of Hot Deals on KTF? Guests need to be physically present at the event to redeem the actual promo code. Hot Deal codes will be flashed throughout the event. Kindly note that all codes are redeemed on a first come, first served basis.
When will the Hot Deals come out? Check out the schedule within this article and take note!
What prizes can we win? Tons! Apart from Klook Credits, Klook will also be giving out all-expense paid trips and merchant sponsored items.
Prime Video Philippines announced today that it will launch the highly anticipated K-drama Curtain Call on October 31. Starring Kang Ha-neul, Ha Ji-won, Go Doo-shim, Sung Dong–il, Jung Jis-o, Noh Sang-hyun, and Kwon Sang-woo, the new tv series revolves around people involved in a scam of a man given the special mission of making a terminally ill grandmother’s wish come true and the man’s struggles to maintain his cover.
Synopsis: To fulfill the last wish of a dying woman from North Korea, an actor is hired to deceive her, pretending to be a grandson that she barely knows but longs to meet. However, he struggles to maintain his cover as he starts to fall for a stunning woman who must not learn his secret.
Ja Geumsoon, born in Hamgyeong province in the northern part of Korea in 1930, was separated from her husband and child while fleeing from the flames of war. She sets up ‘Nak-Won Inn’ in South Korea, hoping to meet her separated family again someday when the ceasefire line between the two Koreas disappears.
After 15 years in South Korea, Geumsoon meets a man who understands her, and she starts a new family. ‘Nak Won Inn’ flourishes under her management as South Korea’s economy grows and it becomes the prestigious ‘Hotel Paradise’. Time passes and Geumsoon has 3 children in South Korea who could one day inherit the prospering hotel business. However, she learns that her son, who has left North Korea, also has a son. She hopes to meet this grandson before she dies.
Character intros: Yoo Jaehun (Kang Ha-neul) – A person full of self-love and self-esteem, he has a positive and optimistic personality. Although he grew up as an orphan, he believes that doing what makes him happy is more important than money, which led him to become an actor. He hopes to star on TV to show other orphans that they too can become whoever they want, despite their background. But this is a big dream, and he has yet to even get past his small town’s local theater. He doesn’t let this get him down as he believes that the right opportunity will come to him eventually.
In order to survive, he takes on a variety of part-time jobs. He immerses himself into each job with the idea that these experiences can help him in future acting roles. Believing that a true professional is one who tries their best, he naturally becomes a jack of all trades and impresses others with his professional-level skills in just about every field. So when he takes on the role of a North Korean at his local theater, he gets noticed by a man who offers him a once-in-a-lifetime role —to become an old woman’s North Korean grandson… in real life. He has no choice but to accept the offer, and as with any job he takes on, he becomes the perfect grandson. But a problem arises when he falls in love with the woman’s niece. As his head and his heart fight for control, will he be able to successfully see the end of this three-month play?
Kang Ha-neul
Park Seyeon (Ha Ji-won) – Seyeon is Geumsoon’s youngest grandchild and general manager of Paradise Hotel. She losther parents as a child and believes that she is the only one in her family who can rightfully take over her grandmother’s hotel. While others from conglomerate families were attending prestigious foreign schools, she attended a local university and worked part time at Paradise Hotel, learning almost every aspect of the business.
Unlike her peers, she grew up with, she can relate to people of different backgrounds. She uses public transportation for her everyday commute, but has no problem taking a quick weekend trip to New York to see her favorite broadway show. Seyeon believes she’s the only one of her siblings who can truly lead the hotel, unlike her eldest stepbrother who left Korea to attend an American university and her older stepbrother who couldn’t care less about the family business. And as the only biological granddaughter, Geumsoon dotes on her more than her brothers. Will she be able to fight back her feelings and join forces with her stepbrother to save the hotel? Or will she end up having to marry her ex-fiance in an effort to win against her eldest stepbrother?
Bae Dongje (Kwon Sang-woo) – Heir of distribution chain conglomerate, Samwoo Group. Bae Dong Jae, born into a wealthy family, is described as very handsome with an aura of royalty. He has his own firm logic and conviction in his words, so he is a man of the kind who never listens to nonsense. His words and actions are always bold, although they are not very considerate of others’ feelings. However, Bae Dong Jae gets shaken by something he has lost in the past.
Ja Geumsoon (Go Doo-shim) – Geumsoon married and had a child in her late teens. But while traveling to the South to avoid war, she was tragically separated from her family. She opens an inn with the hope of reuniting with her family. She named it “Paradise Inn” to provide a bit of paradise to those affected by the war and those with nowhere to go. This was the start of what is now one of Korea’s leading hotel chains. She meets a businessman staying as a guest at Paradise Inn who had fallen in love with her despite all she’s been through, eventually winning over her heart. Together they start a family with the birth of their son, and with her husband’s help, she buys land to convert her small inn into a hotel which soon becomes the best hotel in Korea.
Life with her new family blooms with the success of her hotel and her son’s growing family, until she receives news that her previous husband had died but their baby had survived. After multiple delays of the reunion of families separated by the war, in 2000, she meets her grandson whom her son had had later in life. She can’t forget the moment and the feeling of his tiny hands in hers. But this would be the last time she sees them. Her husband and his family passes away in the ’80. The only family she has left are her grandchildren in the South. She has three months left to live, and her only wish is to meet her grandson one last time.
Ha Jiwon
Jung Sangcheol (Sung Dong-il) – The former manager of Paradise Hotel and the right-hand man of the general manager. He has a noble, neat face, straight posture, and a soft voice, reminiscent of an English gentleman. But he has a past one could never imagine. Growing up an orphan, he had become a gangster in order to survive. Until one day, he puts his life on the line to save Geumsoon, who was being threatened with a knife. To repay him, Geumsoon takes care of him and nurses him back to health. As he recovers, she hires him to work for her at her hotel. It was then he decides that he would devote his life to her. He knows everything about Geumsoon more than her own family does. So when he learns of her past, he uses his connections to locate her grandson in the North. But when they discover his whereabouts, he’s no longer the young and innocent child he was during the reunion. After defecting from the North, he had become a smuggler and drug dealer in order to survive. Would a reunion between Geumsoon and her grandson really be the best for her? But when news of Geumsoon’s declining health arises, Sang-cheol suddenly gets an idea —what if he hires an actor to play her grandson? He has just the perfect person in mind…
Seo Yoonhee (Jung Ji-so) – No-name actress who lives life to the fullest and member of the super-elite. An unknown theater actress but a super-elite who enjoys her life. As a fellow performer in a troupe with Yoo Jae-hun, she is loved by the director due to her fluidity in playing any role, along with her tremendous script memorization and unique agility.
Ri Moonsung (Noh Sanghyun) – The real grandson of Geumsoon. He is a smuggler from North Korea and a gangster belonging to a Korean-Chinese drug organization. He turned against the organization and inflicted numerous casualties, then disappeared.
Love, Bonito, Southeast Asia’s largest omnichannel womenswear brand, will launch its first physical shopping experience in the Philippines with the Love, Bonito On Wheels mobile pop-up series. Slated to run every weekend from November 5th to December 18th, the mobile pop-up aims to provide long-time fans and new customers alike with the opportunity to experience first-hand the best of the brand’s multiple collections in various locations across Metro Manila.
The pop-up experience was developed in response to the overwhelming demand for a Philippine location from its local fans and follows Love, Bonito’s recent rollout of its global brand refresh and new tagline, “Come Into Your Own”. Helping serve as the realization of Love, Bonito’s mission to inspire and empower women and become part of their personal journeys of self-discovery, the mobile pop-up series will allow customers to try-on Love, Bonito’s assortments for the first time since it started shipping to the Philippines in 2019. Designed to be an environment where consumers can find their new favourite pieces and experiment with different styles at their leisure, it will also allow shoppers to experience the brand in a comprehensive, hands-on way.
“This pop-up series is launched in recognition of the Philippine market’s demand for a physical Love, Bonito experience. While online shopping underwent a massive boom in recent years, we understand that our consumers now want to be able to go into a store and physically experience the brand beyond their screens, alongside the dynamic LBCommunity that has grown in the Philippines,” shares Love, Bonito’s co-founder Rachel Lim. “Love, BonitoOn Wheels is more than a pop-up shop for us: it is an experience for women to be able to discover pieces that help them look and feel their best, and be empowered to have the confidence to live their best life.”
The pop-up series will feature pieces from key assortments like the LYLAS collection, which is hallmarked by clean silhouettes with romantic details and modern touches.
On A Journey
The Love, Bonitoon Wheels mobile pop-up series will feature both best-selling pieces, as well as the brand’s latest collections including Staples, LYLAS, and the much-awaited Festive collection in December, allowing consumers to be able to understand the quality, design, and fit of the clothes in a much deeper way. In addition to the opportunity to try Love, Bonito pieces on in a thoughtfully-designed space, visitors will also be treated to exclusive promotions, giveaways, gifts, and lifestyle perks from partner brands like Single Origin.
Experience Love, Bonito On Wheels on the following dates and venues:
November 5-6, 2022 at the SM Mall of Asia Atrium (Operating Hours: 2PM – 10PM [Saturday]; 10AM – 10PM [Sunday])
November 12-13 at the SM Megamall Mega Fashion Hall (Operating Hours: 10AM – 10PM)
November 19-20 at the Uptown Mall BGC Entrance (Operating Hours: 10AM – 10PM)
November 26-27 at the Uptown Mall BGC Entrance (Operating Hours: 10AM – 10PM)
December 3-4 at the SM Megamall Mega Fashion Hall (Operating Hours: 10AM – 10PM)
December 10-11 at the UP Town Center Katipunan (Operating Hours: 10AM – 8PM [Saturday]; 11AM – 9PM [Sunday] )
December 17-18 at the SM Mall of Asia Atrium (Operating Hours: 10AM – 10PM)
Visit lovebonito.com/intl and sign up for Love, Bonito’s newsletter to stay updated.
THE Cultural Center of the Philippines and the Cinemalaya Foundation, Inc. announced that the online screenings of the 2022 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival will not push through. The decision came upon consultation with the filmmakers who have been preparing and looking forward to competing in various international film festivals.
Initially, the 18th edition of the country’s largest film festival would have its online release this October.
According to the Cinemalaya organizing committee, filmmakers will lose their chance to compete in international festivals when films are shown online outside of the Cinemalaya festival proper.
It was a day to remember as Macbeth celebrated their 20th anniversary worldwide and its 10th anniversary in the Philippines. They treated their supporters with a successful Macbeth Music Festival: The 20th Anniversary Show (Concert + Fashion Show). Thousands of OPM band fans and fashion lovers packed the Metrotent Convention Center in Pasig City on October 8, 2022. The brand has created a 20+ band-line-up across different genres focused on the mainstream and underground music communities, merged with a fashion show.
The show has two connecting stages that gives a unique runway with back-to-back music experience to the audience. Rouge, an all-female band, opened the show with their lit performances, followed by Imbue No Kudos, Shotgun Combo, Lilith, Divina, and Written by the Stars. Other OPM bands were also present at the show, such as CHNDTR, Snakefight, Sucketseven, Fragments, Fastpitch, Even, Hilera, and Chocolate Factory rendered their one-of-a-kind rock n’roll performances, which graced the attendees. The Soapdish and Mayonnaise bands, also celebrating their 20th anniversary, serenaded the crowd with their nostalgic songs, which everybody enjoyed.
After the iconic band “Sandwich” performance and before the fashion show started, a tribute LED clip for Jamir Garcia was shown. Garcia, the late vocalist of Slapshock, had a massive part in Macbeth’s milestone here in the Philippines.
Macbeth sets the pace with new collections launched at its first Fashion Show Concert event during Philippine Fashion Week. They showcased their three collections, the (1) Denim Collection, (2) Rock Collection, and the (3) 20th Anniversary Collection. While the 30 models are on their catwalks, the Macbeth All-Stars and Superbands also added some spice as they slay the runway with their head-banging track list that were carefully selected which pays homage to the years when Macbeth started. Included to the song list are the following: Know Your Enemy by Green Day, Semi-Charmed Life by Third Eye Blind, Torn by Natalie Imbruglia and In Too Deep by Sum 41 played during “Denim Collection”.
For Macbeth All Stars “The Switch” they played Swing Swing by The All-American Rejects, and That’s What You Get by Paramore. Next on the list are Misery Business by Paramore, Teenagers by My Chemical Romance, One Step Closer by Linkin Park, My Friends Over You by New Found Glory, and Last Resort by Papa Roach played during “Rock Collection”. For Macbeth All Star “Mix Jam” they played Ever Long and My Hero by Foo Fighters, followed by the song list for the “20th Anniversary Collection” such as The Anthem by Good Charlotte, What’s My Age Again? by Blink-182, and Still Waiting by Sum 41. All the songs used were from the eras of 90’s and 2000’s which is the root of Macbeth.
The Jampacked amazing performances by Rico Blanco, Urbandub, and Chelsea Alley, left a mark as one of the memorable moments for the attendees, ended the show.
Aside from the concert and fashion show, Macbeth also invited their partners Ducati Philippines, and endorsers for Macbeth Machines line Multi Awarded International Racers — TJ Alberto (Access Plus Racing/Ducati), Norman Agojo, and Jay Taruc (Newscaster One PH and Ride PH Host) that also attracts the attention of the attendees and enjoyed taking selfies with the cool drift cars and motorcyles during the event. There were also different personalities and celebrities spotted at the venue, and they were given a chance to be part of the exclusive mini-press conference during the music festival.
Behind this successful RAD event is Mr. Harold Solomon, the CEO of RAKISTA (REC Productions), who is also known to be the mastermind of the biggest OPM rock concerts in the Philippines, the “Rakrakan Festival.” The RAKISTA (REC Productions) team organized this collaborative “Macbeth Music Festival: The 20th Anniversary Show (Concert+Fashion Show)” directed by Mr. Benjie Estanislao and headed by the Marketing Manager of Macbeth, Ms. Rhome Yu.
The event was also sponsored by Ducati and Eurotel, who also participated during the event, and the attendees excitedly mobbed their booths.
It was a mixed emotion for both RAKISTA and the MACBETH team as they ended the show with a triumph and the whole team was grateful to all the people who came and witnessed the celebration of MACBETH’s 20 rocking years.
Max’s Restaurant, the iconic Filipino restaurant chain famous for its Sarap-to-the-Bones® Fried Chicken is celebrating its 77th anniversary this October 18.
The brand looks back to where it all began amidst the ashes of the Post-World-War-2 era, when Stanford-educated teacher Maximo Gimenez would host his American GI friends for drinks in his home along Scout Tuazon, Quezon City—with his niece Ruby Trota giving birth to the signature fried chicken recipe, with its iconic pairing of Banana Ketchup and a tangy dash of Worcestershire Sauce to go with a hearty side of kamote fries and piping-hot dinner rolls.
Since then, this home-crafted dish has grown to become a sentimental favorite among generations of Pinoy families, both in the Philippines and across such geographies as the United States of America, Canada, the Middle East, and Singapore, where Max’s has likewise spread through the decades to bring pride to Filipino cuisine. Thus, as a way to give thanks to both new and loyal fans, special deals and surprises are lined up throughout the entire month of October.
Carolyn T. Salud, Max’s Group Director
A TRIBUTE TO MAX & RUBY
This momentous 77th anniversary pays homage to its founders, Maximo Gimenez and Nanay Ruby by sharing an exclusive treat with anyone bearing the same name. Diners who have either “Max” or “Ruby” in their name can get a free Pancit from October 18 to 23. They simply need to show their identification or social media account to the store to avail this beloved Max’s house special for a minimum purchase of P500.
PINOY CELEBRATION STICKERS
As brand that is proudly Filipino, Max’s will be collaborating with popular Pinoy artists for limited-edition sticker packs that reflect the fun and vibrant culture of the country as well as the brand’s signature favorite dishes. This year, the brand is glad to partner with award-winning illustrator Robert Alejandro, one of the pillars of Papemelroti; critically-acclaimed artist Manix Abrera, the man behind the popular Kikomachine Komix; and Chinggay Nuque, widely known as Tita Witty, the creator and co-owner of fun and humorous journals of Witty Will Save the World.
CHICKIE BOY CHALLENGE
Dancing will always be part of any celebration, as any true-blooded Filipino would tell you. For the anniversary month, Max’s trademark mascot Chickie Boy will be inviting everyone to a dance challenge through Instagram and Facebook. Check out the link posted on the brand’s social media pages to start busting a move or interacting with Chickie Boy. Fans who use the filter—whether as a post, a story, or a reel, get a free ice-cold Samalamig of their choice. Just show the post using the filter at any branch across the country.
MAX’S WISHBONE
For 77 years, Max’s has been spreading happiness through good food. To bring more joy and surprise to its valued guests, it will act as a virtual wishbone for Pinoys by giving out special Max’s wish packages to 77 lucky fans. This will be done through an online contest. Just state the reason why a loved one deserves a celebration at Max’s, and share the brand post on Facebook. The first 77 to share the post and their party wish will win a set meal worth P8,000.
1945 BUNDLE
Since 1945, Max’s has been the go-to place for sumptuous Pinoy dishes. To mark this memorable year, it’s offering the 1945 bundle which consists of the following favorites, new and old:
Regular Whole Chicken
Lechon Kawali Kare-Kare
Any Regular Pancit
Medium Buko Pandan
Pepsi Pitcher (dine-in) or a 1.5L Pepsi (take-out or delivery)
Large Plain Rice
The set is appropriately priced at only P1,945, offering savings of as much as P725. It can be purchased for dine-in, take-out, or delivery. Orders can be made through delivery.maxchicken.com or 888-79000 (Metro Manila).
NEW BREAKFAST OFFERS
This exciting month is also the launch of its new delightful breakfast offers that will officially kick off this October 21 to show a new dawn for Max’s amidst a global pandemic. Diners can now enjoy all-day breakfast favorites such as Corned Beef, Vigan Longganisa, Liempo Bacon Chips, and Omelettes complete with two sunny-side-up eggs, garlic rice, and side relish.
For a complete weekend morning feast for the whole family, there’s also the Breakfast Set Meal that comes with the new dishes, fruit platter, and coffee, perfect for sharing any time of the day. This is available for dine-in for only P1699. Another one to look forward to for go-anywhere gatherings is the indulgent Breakfast Tray that will keep everyone full. Each tray is packed with Corned Beef, Vigan Longganisa, Liempo Bacon Chips, your choice of Omelette, Pickled Cucumber, and Rice for only P1899 (take-out). The Breakfast Tray will be available starting November.
SPECIAL SWEET TREATS
Any celebration calls for sweet treats! Starting October 14, Max’s will be offering its Anniversary Message Cake through its Max’s Corner Bakery imprint, designed to bring joy to any occasion. It’s a soft, fluffy chiffon cake designed with elegant rosette buttercream icing and colorful sprinkles in vibrant, unexpectedly modern hues. Guests can choose from three all-time favorite flavors to indulge in–Vanilla, Mocha, and Chocolate for only P549 (dine-in).
Further commemorating the brand’s 77th anniversary, it’s also offering P77 off for every purchase of a box of six Ensaimadas (Classic, Yema, or Chocolate) or Mamon starting October 7. Mark that calendar to get this awesome deal. This is available in Luzon stores except Naga and Palawan.
For more information, visit the official Facebook page at @MaxsRestaurant and use the hashtag #Maxs77Years and #EveryDayToTheMax
You’re in for a treat with the release of the NEW Limited Edition Holiday Tumblers in five sleek designs: Moonwalk, Gold Dust, Champagne, Purple Dream, and Meteor.
Each one has a glossy or matte finish and is made of stainless steel to keep your drink hot or cold for up to 12 hours. Plus you get 6 special drink coupons that you can avail and redeem next year.
You can redeem one of these beauties by collecting 18 holiday stamps at CBTL starting October 21, 2022 until January 15, 2023. Get one stamp whenever you order any coffee-based drink in-store or via delivery throughout the holiday season.
This year’s holiday celebration at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is truly special because they have released their first line of drinkware accessories: a tumbler boot, a metallic straw set, or an Original Ice Blended 3D keychain for the lid of your tumbler. All are available for purchase in stores and our e-commerce. Make it truly yours so you can Holiday Your Way at CBTL. Watch out for CBTL’s announcement in their social media channels this November!
Another special collection this Holiday is the release of The Coffee Bean Classics. Each mug is double walled, making it easier to hold your coffee and keep it hot longer so you can enjoy it better. Elegantly engraved with our gold logo, they come in different shapes and sizes for all kinds of coffee enjoyment. Stay tuned this November for the official announcement of The Coffee Bean Classics!
Of course, let’s not forget another highlight of the season, our featured holiday drink: the Chocolate Banana Caramel Ice Blended®. Decadent dark chocolate, topped with caramel drizzle and banana caramel cubes. Yum! It’s a holiday treat in a cup.
There may not be a Giving Journal this year, but CBTL keeps the tradition of giving alive with the Real LIFE Foundation as the beneficiary for their Limited Edition Holiday Tumblers. A portion of the proceeds will help empower underprivileged youth through educational assistance, character formation, and leadership development. You can learn more by visiting www.reallife.ph.
Celebrate the holidays in your own way at the nearest The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® store and let your stamp collecting begin! Visit https://www.coffeebean.com.ph/updates/store-directory/ to find a CBTL store near you!
