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Netflix Launches Brand New Games for the Month of May
Whether you’re craving a casual game or a more immersive experience, there are a variety of mobile games for you to explore on Netflix and plenty more to come this month, including Dragon Up (East Side Games), Moonlighter (11 Bit Studios), Townsmen – A Kingdom Rebuilt (HandyGames), and Exploding Kittens – The Game (Exploding Kittens Digital).

You can download games through the Netflix mobile app on the day of release at 10amPT.

To find these games:
- Android mobile users will see a dedicated games row and a games tab where you can select any game to download.
- iOS mobile users will see a dedicated games row where you can select any game to download.
- Tablet users on iOS and Android devices will see a dedicated games row. Members can also select games from the categories drop down menu to download and play.
Dragon Up (May 24)

Hatch and collect rare dragons — then help them revive their magic in this colorful and beautifully animated idle adventure single-player game. Save the kingdom by discovering each dragon’s unique design, personality and rewards. Expand your idle kingdom by unlocking more lands and exotic habitats. Upgrade your dragons and nests, and they’ll produce more coins. Collect cards and magic potions, then level up your favorite dragons to increase their abilities. The best way to make money is to eat money so feed gold to your pet dragon Billy to unlock amazing treasures, new dragons, and new nests.

Fun fact: Dragon Up‘s flat, graphic style takes inspiration from Scandinavian Design and Illustration seen in early storybooks and fairy tales. Each dragon reflects the nest they came from, and almost all reflect the natural world – an important thematic component of the Scandinavian Illustration that inspired the game.

Moonlighter (May 24)

By day, manage a shop in an idyllic village. By night, explore dungeons, slay monsters and unlock mysteries in this best-of-both-worlds RPG adventure, and our first game from Poland. Step into the shoes of Will, a courageous shopkeeper who secretly dreams of becoming a hero in this action role-playing game. During the day, you’re your own boss. Put items on sale, set their prices carefully, manage gold reserves, recruit assistants and work toward shop upgrades. Get to know fellow villagers as you help establish new businesses, craft new armor and weapons, and use existing equipment to level up your abilities. But beware — some shady individuals may want to steal your precious offerings.

Fun fact: Will, the protagonist, has white hair inspired by one of the main characters from the game, Bastion by Supergiant Games called The Kid. Many people think Will is an old man because of that, but he’s actually in his twenties.

Townsmen – A Kingdom Rebuilt (May 24)

Who knew running a kingdom was so tough? This mobile version of the acclaimed strategy game, and our first game from Germany, lets you reign supreme. Start with a small village and build your way up to a massive medieval metropolis. A crisp and colorful land awaits you and your settlers, who need food, protection, and fun! Send forth your builders to construct a city of your own design. Manage workers to cut wood and to mine valuable ore. But keep an eye on the weather, disease and disasters. And don’t forget to keep those tax coins rolling in. Seasons will impact the demand for certain goods like extra water for summer and more clothes in winter. You’re in charge, you make the calls!

Fun fact: Townies (your loyal subjects) don’t enter buildings; they become invisible in front of each door.

Exploding Kittens – The Game (May 31)

Bring the catnip and play with up to five of your friends in this single or multiplayer game from the hit tabletop game creator Exploding Kittens. Draw as many cards as you can, and do your best to dodge — or defuse — fatal felines. Or else, boom goes the dynamite! In this kitty-powered game of chance, players draw cards — until someone draws an exploding kitten and blows up. But that’s not all, Netflix members will be able to play with two new exclusive cards, Radar and Flip Flop, enabling players to manipulate the deck in new ways. Radar reveals to players the position of the Exploding Kitten closest to the top of the card deck and Flip Flop reverses the order of the cards in the deck. Featuring original art by The Oatmeal.

Fun Fact: Future versions of Exploding Kittens – The Game will have an exclusive expansion pack of cards that will be themed around the Netflix series coming in 2023 so you can play with your favorite characters and bring the show to life.

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May 26, 2022
Love, Bonito Takes You On A Shopping Spree This Social Sale
If you are in search of a perfect excuse for some retail therapy, then Love, Bonito’s The Social Sale has got to be your best bet. From everyday staples such as the Karin Scoop Neck Bodysuit to festive wear like the Lana Padded Knot Front Dress, there are over a thousand popular designs up for grabs at up to 80% off, available online.

Left to Right: Marea Relaxed Kimono in Tuscany Breeze (Cream), Quiana Reversible Jersey Crop Top in Navy Blue and Yael Barrel Trousers in Butterscotch; Karin Scoop Neck Bodysuit in Black, Wisteria Gingham Contrast Cardigan in Daffodil and Shoshana Gingham Maxi Skirt in White; Soniya Pleated Bodysuit in Black and Rochelle Gingham Ruched Skirt in Daffodil

From 3 to 12 June*, LBCommunity+ members** can look forward to a 10-day non-stop shopping marathon. To sweeten the deal, customers who shop more get to enjoy greater discounts***!

For those who cart out:
- a minimum of US$75 in a single receipt, they can enjoy an additional 15% off the total bill
- a minimum of US$100 in a single receipt, they can enjoy an additional 20% off the total bill
Gold and Silver tier LBCommunity+ members will have early access to sale items from 2 June 2022, 12pm onwards. Discounts are limited to all LBCommunity+ members only.

What are you waiting for? Don’t miss out on this exclusive sale!

Left to Right: Lana Padded Knot Front Dress in Azalea Romance (Black); Dalina Boat Neck Knit Top in White and Simoni Pencil Midi Skirt in Spirited Blooms (Blue)

^{*The Social Sale will be happening from 3 June 2022, 12pm to 12 June 2022, 11.59pm online
**Signing up as an LBCommunity+ member is free! All you have to do is to log onto www.lovebonito.com/intl to create an account
***Discount codes can be used multiple times in different transactions}
May 25, 2022
Virgin Labfest Returns to Live Stage with 12 New Works

AFTER two years of online performances and the streaming of archived works, the Virgin Labfest (VLF), the festival of untried, untested and unstaged plays, returns to live stage with 12 new works slated on June 16 to 26, at Tanghalang Huseng Batute (CCP Studio Theater).

For its 17th edition, VLF follows the theme “Hinga” to “underline the need to breathe, to be present and feel alive.”

“After being isolated in our houses, we now focus on the importance of community — the need to share space and time and revel in one another’s presence — and the urgency of theatre and performance,” said VLF festival director Tess Jamias who is sharing the role with TP associate director Marco Viaña.

Aside from marking its return to THB, its original home, VLF 17: HINGA reintroduces the practice of grouping plays into sets under shared themes and other commonalities.

Set A: Life is Full of Surprises revolves around life’s unexpected turns. This set features: Eljay Castro Deldoc’s Walang Bago sa Dulang Ito; Ma. Cecilia de la Rosa’s Mga Balo; and Bibeth Orteza’s Bituing Marikit.

Directed by J. William Herbert Sigmund Go and Tess Jamias, Walang Bago sa Dulang Ito follows the pursuit of a woman in understanding myriapods and how this would lead to bewildering encounters and finding herself preyed on by those in positions of power.

In Mga Balo, a writer tries to decide on the future of the play she is writing. She returns to her material and seeks the help of the widows who rightfully own the story. The play is directed by Adrienne Vergara.

Under the direction of Carlos Siguion-Reyna, Bituing Marikit tells the death of a man’s second wife and how much of a “bituing marikit” his wife is to their boys. The play was in memory of film and theater director Mel Chionglo.

Three plays show that fiction is stranger than life in Set B: Life is Strange Fiction. The plays are: BJ Crisostomo’s Absurdo: Event Day; Jerry O’Hara’s Liberation; and Juan Ekis’ ‘Nay May Dala Akong Pancit.

In Absurdo: Event Day, in between working as project coordinators at a massive end of the world party and dealing with absurd client demands, two co-workers must come to grips if their jobs have any ultimate meaning before time runs outs. Directed by Mara Agleham, Absurdo: Event day is part of a trilogy dealing with the craziness of the Philippine event industry.

Directed by Dennis Marasigan, Liberation is the story of three Japanese soldiers left behind to engage the enemy at whatever cost in a desperate effort and put up pocket resistance in southern districts of Manila in 1945. How would they act in the face of death?

In ‘Nay May Dala Akong Pancit, two siblings are stuck in a metaphysical loop of a Pinoy soap opera trope. Every time the older brother comes home with pancit, their mother dies. The siblings must now find a way to escape the loop and save their mother once and for all. Karl Alexis Jingco directs the play.

Stories of characters who are at a crossroad find their way to Set C: Life Choices, which include Mikaela Regis’ Unica Hijas; Andrew Bonifacio Clete’s Punks Not Dead; and Anthony Kim Vergara’s Student’s Handbook.

In Unica Hijas, two girls are called into the principal’s office after they were caught by a nun in an almost-kiss. With less than an hour left until their future is decided, the two are forced to confront each other, their past, present, and their own selves. It will be directed by Pat Valera.

Directed by Roobak Valle, Punks Not Dead is about a mother who complains to her son’s teacher regarding a discriminating item. As the characters argue about the item, the play shows what’s permanently inked with prejudice.

Student’s Handbook, directed by Erika Estacio, shows what happened when a few pioneer students were caught violating some of the institution’s most outrageous regulations. The rules were put into question and things started getting ridiculously clairvoyant.

Plays set in schools and involve life lessons that must be learnt and unlearnt are grouped together in Set D: School of Life. They are: Dustin Celestino’s Fermata; Ryan Machado’s Huling Haraya Nina Ischia at Emeteria; and George Vail Kabristante’s Bienvenuta Al Lido Di Venezia.

Directed by Guelan Luarca, Fermata follows the son of a dead celebrated musician as he investigates the truth about his father.

Directed by Regina De Vera, Huling Haraya Nina Ischia at Emeteria shows the endearing moment between a mother and her daughter as they prepare for the daughter’s departure. As the conversation gets deep, the daughter realizes that this might indeed be their last evening together.

In Bienvenuta Al Lido Di Venezia, a couple who works as Filipino domestic helpers for a wealthy contessa with Alzheimer’s conspired to poison their employer. But things have gone awry. The play is co-directed by Nanding Josef and Antonette Go.

VLF 17 will have a new component, Theater Talks, a curated forum series on theater and creative processes. To be live streamed during the festival, these talks feature theater practitioners who will share their know-how on production works and take in questions from the audience to elicit a lively dialogue on contemporary theatre-making.

The festival brings back its mainstay components such as the VLF Fellowship Program, with mentor Glenn Sevilla Mas and director Dennis Marasigan, and the VLF Playwrights Fair under the direction of Rody Vera and coordination by Beverly Siy.

For more information, visit the CCP website (www.culturalcenter.gov.ph). Follow the official CCP social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for latest updates.

May 25, 2022
Justin Bieber Justice World Tour Manila

Justin Bieber today announced the final international dates for his record-setting Justice World Tour, including Manila on October 29, 2022 at CCP Open Grounds Manila, Philippines. Having sold in excess of 1.3 million tickets so far, the tour will travel to over 30 countries — playing more than 125 shows – from May 2022 through March 2023.

Promoted by AEG Presents Asia and Ovation Productions, tickets to Justin Bieber Justice World Tour Manila are priced from PHP2,692.8 and will go on sale at 10AM local time on May 30, 2022 via Ovationtickets.com and SMTickets.com.

The upcoming dates start this month in Mexico, with a stop in Italy before continuing on to Scandinavia for shows in August. Next up is South America, South Africa, and the Middle East in September and October. The tour will close out the year in Asia, Australia and New Zealand before moving to the UK and Europe in early 2023. Additional dates have also been announced in Dubai, Bahrain, Sydney, New Delhi, Manila, Amsterdam, London, and Dublin.

These new shows come on the heels of his 52-date 2022 North American tour, which kicked off in San Diego on February 18. Each evening promises to be a celebration for both Justin and his fans after the pandemic sidelined his 2020 tour. Recently, Justin teamed up with director Cole Bennett for his new single +video “Honest,” featuring Don Toliver. Punchy and uptempo, “Honest” marks Justin’s first official single since “Ghost” – the anthemic finale to the multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated Justice – went #1 at pop radio in January, making chart history with the most #1 hits by a male solo artist in US radio history and the only fifth artist ever to reach twenty Top 5 hits on Hot 100.

Over the past year, Justin has set new marks in his highly-decorated career: “Stay” with The Kid LAROI, Justin’s eighth career Hot 100 #1 single, made him the youngest solo artist ever to reach 100 hits on the chart. “Peaches,” his certified-triple-platinum smash, made Justin the first male solo artist to debut at #1 on both the Billboard 200 album chart and Billboard Hot 100 singles chart simultaneously.

Justin Bieber’s eighth #1 album Justice has sold over eight million copies globally, amassed over 12 billion global streams, and was nominated for eight Grammys, including Album Of The Year. With an astounding 100 billion career streams and over 75 million albums sold globally, Justin reigns as one of the biggest artists in the world. Bieber is the #1 artist on YouTube with over 68 million subscribers worldwide and is the #1 artist on Spotify global with 79 million monthly listeners.

Justin – who was named Artist Of The Year at the 2021 MTV VMAs and was nominated for thirteen Billboard Music Awards – has been wowing fans nightly on the opening leg of his Justice World Tour 2022, the biggest and most ambitious tour of his career. Throughout, Justin has remained committed to using his platform for social good, bringing his ‘Justice In Action’ initiative to fans across the country, raising awareness on important issues like criminal justice reform, climate action, voter registration and much more.

The Justice World Tour, promoted by AEG Presents, is Justin’s first global outing since 2016/2017’s ‘Purpose World Tour’. Described by The Times of London as “mesmerising”, Bieber played to 2.7 million fans over the course of his 2016-2017 run, with the finale seen by 65,000 fans at London’s British Summer Time Hyde Park festival.

Justin Bieber Justice World Tour Manila

Concert Details:
Date: October 29, 2022, Saturday
Time: 8PM
Venue: CCP Open Grounds Manila
Ticket Price: PHP18,850.00 | 16,210.00 | 13,570.00 | 10,410.00 | 8,290.00 | 6,180.00 | 4,490.00 | 2,695.00
Ticketing: Ovationtickets.com / SMTickets.com

JUSTIN BIEBER, THE JUSTICE WORLD TOUR – Worldwide Dates Are As Follows:

2022

May 22 Monterrey, Mexico – Estadio de Béisbol Monterrey
May 25 Mexico City, Mexico – Foro Sol
May 26 Mexico City, Mexico – Foro Sol
May 28 Guadalajara, Mexico – Estadio 3 de Marzo
July 31 Lucca, Italy – Summer Festival Lucca
August 3 Skanderborg, Denmark – Smukfest
August 5 Malmö, Sweden – Big Slap XL
August 7 Trondheim, Norway – Trondheim Summertime
August 9 August 9 Helsinki, Finland – Kaisaniemi Park August 12 Budapest, Hungary – Sziget Festival
September 4 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Rock In Rio
September 7 Santiago, Chile – Estadio Nacional
September 10 Buenos Aires, Argentina – Estadio Único de La Plata
September 11 Buenos Aires, Argentina – Estadio Único de La Plata
September 14 São Paulo, Brazil – Allianz Parque
September 15 São Paulo, Brazil – Allianz Parque
September 28 Cape Town, South Africa – DHL Stadium
October 1 Johannesburg, South Africa – Johannesburg FNB Stadium
October 13 Tel Aviv, Israel – HaYarkon Park
October 18 New Delhi, India – Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (JLN Stadium)
October 22 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Bukit Jalil National Stadium
October 25 Singapore, Singapore – National Stadium
October 29 Manila, Philippines – CCP Open Grounds Manila
November 2 Jakarta, Indonesia – Stadion Madya
November 3 Jakarta, Indonesia – Stadion Madya
November 6 Bangkok, Thailand – Rajamangala Stadium
November 9 Nagoya, Japan – Vantelin Dome
November 12 Osaka, Japan – Kyocera Dome
November 13 Osaka, Japan – Kyocera Dome
November 16 Tokyo, Japan – Tokyo Dome
November 17 Tokyo, Japan – Tokyo Dome
November 22 Perth, Australia – HBF Park
November 26 Melbourne, Australia – Marvel Stadium
November 30 Sydney, Australia – Sydney Football Stadium
December 3 Brisbane, Australia – Suncorp Stadium
December 7 Auckland, New Zealand – Mt Smart Stadium

2023

January 13 Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome
January 14 Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome
January 16 Hamburg, Germany – Barclays Arena
January 18 Zürich, Switzerland – Hallenstadion
January 21 Lisbon, Portugal – Altice Arena
January 23 Madrid, Spain – WiZink Center
January 25 Barcelona, Spain – Palau Sant Jordi
January 27 Bologna, Italy – Unipol Arena
January 28 Bologna, Italy – Unipol Arena
January 31 Cologne, Germany – LANXESS Arena

February 2 Frankfurt, Germany – Festhalle
February 4 Berlin, Germany – Mercedes-Benz Arena
February 8 Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro
February 11 Aberdeen, UK – P&J Live
February 13 London, UK – The O2
February 14 London, UK – The O2
February 16 London, UK – The O2
February 22 Birmingham, UK – Resorts World Arena
February 23 Birmingham, UK – Resorts World Arena
February 25 Manchester, UK – AO Arena
February 26 Sheffield, UK – Utilita Arena

March 4 Manchester, UK – AO Arena
March 6 Paris, France – Accor Arena
March 7 Paris, France – Accor Arena
March 9 Munich, Germany – Olympiahalle
March 11 Budapest, Hungary – Budapest Arena
March 12 Prague, Czech Republic – O2 Arena
March 15 Stockholm, Sweden – Tele2 Arena
March 17 Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena
March 18 Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena
March 20 Antwerp, Belgium – Sportpaleis
March 21 Antwerp, Belgium – Sportpaleis
March 24 Vienna, Austria – Wiener Stadthalle
March 25 Krakow, Poland – TAURON Arena

A limited number of exclusive VIP Packages are also available. These exceptional offers can include an amazing selection of reserved seated tickets, custom merchandise, and much more.

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May 25, 2022
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Cast Shares Their Thrilling Experience of Flying Actual Fighter Jets

Ever wondered what it’s like to fly in a fighter jet? It’s like being strapped onto a DRAGON. Join Tom Cruise and the cast and crew of Top Gun: Maverick, as they discuss their experiences flying in actual US Navy F/A-18s in this behind-the-scenes featurette called “Power of the Naval Aircraft.”

Tom Cruise plays Capt. Pete “Maverick” Mitchell in Top Gun: Maverick from Paramount Pictures, Skydance and Jerry Bruckheimer Films.

Check out the video below and watch Top Gun: Maverick in cinemas across the Philippines May 25.

“Tom [Cruise] said that the only way he was going to do this sequel was if there was no CGI,” says co-star Miles Teller of Cruise’s one undebatable demand. Fortunately, the director of Top Gun: Maverick, Joseph Kosinski, felt exactly the same way. “That was one of the first tenets of even doing this movie,” says Kosinski. “Tom doesn’t have to do another movie for the rest of his life. [He] will only make a movie if he truly believes there’s a reason it has to be made.” That reason? To do the only thing he couldn’t last time out: shoot it for real. “It’s a love letter to aviation,” says producer Jerry Bruckheimer of shooting without CGI trickery. “We’re going to show you what it’s really like to be a Top Gun pilot. An aviation film like this has never been done.”

Tom Cruise plays Capt. Pete “Maverick” Mitchell in Top Gun: Maverick from Paramount Pictures, Skydance and Jerry Bruckheimer Films.

About Top Gun: Maverick

After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. When he finds himself training a detachment of Top Gun graduates for a specialized mission the likes of which no living pilot has ever seen, Maverick encounters Lt. Bradley Bradshaw (Miles Teller), call sign: “Rooster,” the son of Maverick’s late friend and Radar Intercept Officer Lt. Nick Bradshaw, aka “Goose”.

DANNY RAMIREZ PLAYS “FANBOY” IN TOP GUN: MAVERICK FROM PARAMOUNT PICTURES, SKYDANCE AND JERRY BRUCKHEIMER FILMS.

Facing an uncertain future and confronting the ghosts of his past, Maverick is drawn into a confrontation with his own deepest fears, culminating in a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those who will be chosen to fly it.

MILES TELLER PLAYS LT. BRADLEY “ROOSTER” BRADSHAW IN TOP GUN: MAVERICK FROM PARAMOUNT PICTURES, SKYDANCE AND JERRY BRUCKHEIMER FILMS.

Directed by Joseph Kosinski, Top Gun: Maverick stars Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, Glen Powell, Lewis Pullman, Charles Parnell, Bashir Salahuddin, Monica Barbaro, Jay Ellis, Danny Ramirez, Greg Tarzan Davis with Ed Harris.

GLEN POWELL PLAYS “HANGMAN” IN TOP GUN: MAVERICK FROM PARAMOUNT PICTURES, SKYDANCE AND JERRY BRUCKHEIMER FILMS.

The film is written by Ehren Kruger and Eric Warren Singer and Christopher McQuarrie, based the characters created by Jim Cash & Jack Epps, Jr. Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, Tom Cruise, Christopher McQuarrie and David Ellison.

Top Gun: Maverick is distributed in the Philippines by Paramount Pictures through Columbia Pictures. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/paramountpicsph/; Instagram at www.instagram.com/paramountpicsph/ and YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsZ7igjHZB-5k8DDM7ilVJw. Connect with #TopGunMaverick and tag @paramountpicsph

May 24, 2022
Meet The Professor’s Crew in Netflix’s ‘Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area’

Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area features an unprecedented heist in the chaotic dystopian peninsula of North and South Korea as they go on the verge of peaceful yet sudden unification. Below, we introduce the crew and cast who will not only execute, but fuel the ultimate heist to come!

Yoo Ji-tae, from the international award-winning film Old Boy, is the Professor – the mastermind behind the heist. The Professor plays a vital role in this series from the beginning, since he is responsible for organizing details and recruiting the thieves from North and South Korea. Yoo Ji-tae said, “To me, the Professor is a genius strategist who plans the heist through his principles and visions.” Behold how the Professor will meticulously guide his crew to execute this greatest heist.

Park Hae-soo, from the global sensation Squid Game, will shift gears to portray Berlin, a cold yet brutal member in Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area. A North Korean who spent 25 years in a concentration camp, Berlin plays a field leader among the thieves during the heist. The rebellious Berlin, who believes total control over people can only be derived from fear and division, will heighten the tension of the plot.

Jun Jong-seo plays Tokyo. She is a North Korean who immigrated to South Korea with a “Korean Dream” when the borders opened. Unlike how she imagined, her life in the South is not so dreamy, but sheer brutal. Just as she finds no hope in life, the Professor persuades her to join his master plan. Accepting his offer, Tokyo is one of the characters who truly has faith in the Professor. Jun Jong-seo commented on Tokyo as “a character whose every decision changes the entire flow of the game.”

Many more actors will add color to the biggest heist!

(Lee Won-jong as Moscow on the left and Kim Ji-hun as Denver on the right)

Lee Won-jong plays Moscow, and Kim Ji-hun plays his troublesome son Denver. Moscow only dreams of living a normal life with his son. As a South Korean miner, Moscow will be responsible for digging the heist’s grand exit. Denver, a former backstreet gang, will show his own emotional, sexy, yet friendly characteristics. Actor Kim Ji-hun, who was recently appointed to star as the main character in Netflix film Ballerina, will play this multifaceted and lively character.

(Jang Yoon-ju as Nairobi on the left and Lee Hyun-woo as Rio on the right)

Jang Yoon-ju plays Nairobi – a South Korean swindler who is an expert at making counterfeits. As previously seen in her past performances, including the film Veteran, Jang Yoon-ju will add energy to the screen. Lee Hyun-woo brings Rio to life – a former medical school dropout who is now the genius hacker of the crew. It would be interesting to see how Lee Hyun-woo, who has shown a broad appeal from various genres in films and K-dramas, will tackle this role.

(Kim Ji-hoon as Helsinki and Lee Kyu-ho as Oslo)

Kim Ji-hoon portrays Helsinki (aka Ko Myungtae), and Lee Kyu-ho plays Oslo. As ethnic Koreans and former members of a Chinese gang, the duo will be in charge of the team’s arsenal.

Fully stored with colorful characters, Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area will premiere worldwide on June 24th only on Netflix!

May 24, 2022
Hilton Clark Sun Valley Appoints Denise Molinas as its New General Manager

Hilton Clark Sun Valley Resort recently announced the appointment of Denise Molintas as its General Manager. She will be overseeing the day-to-day operations of the 308-room hotel resort strategically located in the thriving Clark Freeport Zone.

“We are excited to welcome Denise as General Manager of Hilton Clark Sun Valley Resort. As the world of travel bounces back with pent-up demand, we hope to establish the hotel as the premier destination for business and leisure travelers in search of rewarding Northern staycations,” said Jamie Mead, Senior Director, Operations, South East Asia.

No stranger to Hilton, Denise began her career with Hilton in 2001 as a Food and Beverage Manager in Hilton Shangai. During her tenure, she hosted China’s first Tennis Master’s Cup in 2002. Since then, Denise held various leadership assignments across China and Southeast Asia where she was instrumental in managing daily operations and developing key business strategies in Hilton Guam Resort and Spa, Grand Millenium Beijing China, and Radisson Blu Liuzhou and Hoi An, to name a few. The seasoned hotelier was also responsible for the pre-opening of the Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao and DoubleTree by Hilton Langfang.

“I am delighted to be a part of the diverse and dynamic Hilton Clark Sun Valley Resort team. I look forward to working alongside the passionate team as we continue to enhance the stay experience for our guests through thoughtful touchpoints, tailored experiences and the warmth of Hilton hospitality.” Said Molintas.

With 308 Digital Key-enabled and spacious guest rooms, Hilton Clark Sun Valley Resort features modern décor that complements its surrounding luscious hillside views. Guests seeking relaxation have a variety of options, including gourmet dining options, a fitness center outfitted with the latest Precor® equipment and free weights, an outdoor pool, a Kid’s Club, an outdoor playground, a walking and jogging path, and a soon-to-open wellness center.

Hilton Clark Sun Valley Resort is part of Hilton Honors, the award-winning guest-loyalty program for Hilton’s 18 world-class brands. Members who book directly through Hilton’s direct channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Hilton Honors Points and cash to book a stay, free standard Wi-Fi, and an exclusive member discount that is only available through this channel. Members also enjoy popular digital tools available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton Honors mobile app where Hilton Honors members can check in, choose their room, and access their room using a Digital Key.

For more information, or to make a reservation, please visit clarksunvalleyresort.hilton.com or call +63455985400.

May 24, 2022
WATCH: The Out-of-This-World New Trailer for ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’

A new trailer and poster are now available for Marvel Studios’ Thor: Love and Thunder, revealing new details about the God of Thunder’s latest adventure—including a trek to Olympus where Zeus (Russell Crowe) reigns supreme.

The film finds Thor (Chris Hemsworth) on a journey unlike anything he’s ever faced – a search for self-discovery. But his retirement is interrupted by a galactic killer known as Gorr the God Butcher (Christian Bale), who seeks the extinction of the gods. To combat the threat, Thor enlists the help of King Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson), Korg (Taika Waititi) and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster (Natalie Portman), who – to Thor’s surprise – inexplicably wields his magical hammer, Mjolnir, as the Mighty Thor. Together, they embark upon a harrowing cosmic adventure to uncover the mystery of the God Butcher’s vengeance and stop him before it’s too late.

Directed by Taika Waititi (“Thor: Ragnarok,” “Jojo Rabbit”) and produced by Kevin Feige and Brad Winderbaum, “Thor: Love and Thunder” opens in Philippine cinemas this July.

May 24, 2022
Canva Philippines Hosts Mega Webinar to Empower Freelancers, Entrepreneurs, and Educators

Canva Philippines will hold its first-ever Communities Mega Webinar, “Usapang Canva”, on May 26, 2022 which aims to educate freelancers, entrepreneurs, and educators on how they can utilize Canva in achieving their goals. The webinar is free and open to all and will be livestreamed on Canva Philippines’ official Facebook page.

Canva is an online visual communications platform with a mission to empower everyone in the world to design. With its drag-and-drop user interface and a vast range of templates ranging from presentations, social media graphics, posters, plus a huge library of fonts, stock photography, illustrations, video footage, and audio clips, anyone, including business owners, freelancers, and teachers, is empowered to bring their ideas to life.

The Mega Webinar will feature demonstrations and learning sessions about Canva’s features including Canva Video Suite, Photo Editor, Smartmockups and Quick Create, which are valuable for those creating visual content for their businesses, clients, or classes. Participants will also get a chance to take home free 3-month Canva Pro access. With Canva Pro, they can unlock other premium features such as multiple Brand Kits, Background Remover, Magic Resize, and Content Planner.

“We’ve seen how valuable Canva is for Filipinos especially with the rise of the gig economy, online businesses, and distance learning. While these were all spurred by the pandemic, we believe that upskilling our communities of freelancers, negosyantes, and teachers don’t just stop even after we transition to the “New Normal”. We need to constantly upgrade their design skills so they can make the most of what Canva can offer,” says Maisie Littaua, Canva Philippines Head of Growth.

Canva Philippines harnesses the power of its communities in ensuring that design becomes accessible to all Filipinos. In its online communities Canva for Pinoy Freelancers, Canva for Negosyo, and Canva for Pinoy Teachers, members are empowered to share their ideas and provide design insights to fellow community members. Canva Philippines also hosts a series of interactive events within the communities to ensure that members are collaborating and connecting with one another.

For updates on the Mega Webinar, check out the “Usapang Canva” event page. To learn more about Canva, visit www.canva.com or follow Canva on Facebook, Instagram, and Tiktok. Canva is also available for download on the App Store and Play Store.

May 24, 2022
Westlife Is Coming Back to Manila for the Wild Dreams Tour

WESTLIFE is coming back and will be bringing ‘The Wild Dreams Tour’ to Manila! Supporting their latest album, Wild Dreams, and celebrating their greatest hits, the band will be performing in MANILA on February 20, 2023 at the Araneta Coliseum.

Following their record-breaking 2019 reunion tour ‘The Twenty Tour’ which saw Shane, Nicky, Mark and Kian play over 600,000 fans across 27 countries. The new tour will see the global pop kings perform songs from the new album plus all their well-loved hits including ‘Swear It Again’, ‘Flying Without Wings’, ‘If I Let You Go’, ‘My Love’, ‘Uptown Girl’, ‘A World Of Our Own’, ‘Unbreakable’, ‘Mandy’, and ‘You Raised Me Up’.

Westlife have sold over 55 million records worldwide, and are the only band to have their first 7 singles enter the UK chart at No.1. They also have the most singles of any artist to debut at No.1 in the UK. Overall the band has had an incredible 14 No.1 singles, behind only Elvis Presley and The Beatles. They have had 33 No.1 albums worldwide and as a live act have sold 5 million concert tickets worldwide.

Presented by Wilbros Live. Tickets to WESTLIFE: The Wild Dreams Tour in MANILA will be on-sale beginning June 4 at 10AM via TicketNet.com.ph and at all TicketNet outlets nationwide.

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May 24, 2022