Author: Press Release

Cebu Pacific to Restore 100% of Pre-pandemic Domestic Capacity

Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’ leading airline, expects to restore over 100% of its pre-pandemic domestic capacity in April 2022 after it ramped up its network with the easing of pandemic travel restrictions, marking a strong start for its 26^th year.

As the summer peak approaches, the airline has noted a 200% increase in its average daily flights for both domestic and international combined – from about 100 flights per day in 2020, to about 300 at present. Flights from Manila to key domestic destinations, such as Boracay and Cebu, have exceeded their 2019 flight frequencies.

The airline currently operates 96% of its pre-pandemic domestic capacity. The improvement has enabled CEB to carry more passengers and boost its cargo service which means faster and more efficient movement of goods across its widest domestic network.

Cebu Pacific President and Chief Executive Officer, Lance Gokongwei (right), personally awards its 200 millionth passenger during flight 5J575bound for Cebu, recently. The winning passenger, Salbert Garces (left), was awarded free unlimited flights to any Cebu Pacific route domestic destination for a period of one year.

CEB also celebrated another milestone today as it flew its 200 millionth passenger on board one of its 18x daily Manila-Cebu flights. This route was the first ever flown by CEB back in 1996.

“We are excited to safely fly everyJuan to their destinations so they could reunite with their families and loved ones, or pursue their business interests, or revisit tourist destinations. It is encouraging to see and feel travel confidence returning. We thank our passengers for their continued trust, and we will endeavor to live true to our promise of providing safe, affordable, and accessible air travel for every Juan,” said Lance Gokongwei, President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Cebu Pacific.

Upon landing in Cebu, Cebu Pacific President and Chief Executive Officer, Lance Gokongwei (leftmost), Candice Iyog (2^nd from left), Vice-President for Marketing and Customer Experience, and Xander Lao, Chief Commercial Officer (2^nd from right), held a media gathering and commemorative event, in celebration of the airline’s 200 millionth passenger, Salbert Garces (rightmost), who was awarded an all-expense paid unlimited free flights to any Cebu Pacific route domestic destination for a period of one year.

CEB continues to offer its guaranteed low fares to spur travel among Filipinos and foreigners alike. Its month-long #CEBSuperSeatFest is still ongoing as part of its anniversary month celebration.

Cebu Pacific operates the widest domestic network in the Philippines covering 33 destinations, on top of its 14 international destinations. Its 74-strong fleet, one of the youngest in the world, includes two (2) dedicated ATR freighters.

CEB has achieved a 7-star safety rating from airlineratings.com for its COVID-19 compliance. It continues to implement a multi-layered approach to safety, while it operates with a 100% fully vaccinated crew – all to ensure its every Juan flies safely and conveniently on Cebu Pacific.

March 30, 2022
Stretch Your Limits with Lenovo’s New Flexible Laptop Yoga 9i

Lenovo, the world leader in PC, is finally bringing its much anticipated new addition flagship convertible laptop the Lenovo Yoga 9i to the Philippines. With the iconic 360-degree flexible hinge design, the Yoga laptop redefined the industry 10 years ago when it was debuted. Now a decade later, the Yoga spans and stretches across form factors, bringing bold innovation and refined craftsmanship to consumers in a ‘work/learn/play-from-anywhere’ world.

Designed for versatility and portability to help trendsetters achieve and explore more, the Lenovo Yoga 9i offers consumers who desire premium experiences and intuitive design with the latest technology can offer. It comes with all-new Comfort Edge, jewel design, which was made to be both a statement piece and an entertainment powerhouse that is easier to be carried anywhere. With its stunning Lenovo PureSight OLED True Black display and powerful 3D audio in all modes from the Bowers & Wilkins rotating sound bar enhanced with Dolby Atmos®, the Yoga 9i is the ideal for people who want to put an immersive experience first.

“Lenovo continues our mission of leading and delivering Smarter Technology for All, focusing on inclusive design especially in the hybrid world. With the new flagship convertible laptop the Lenovo Yoga 9i, we offer consumers a fully-equipped multimedia experience as they play, learn, binge shows, pay bills, or create content with powerful Windows 11 performance,” said Michael Ngan, General Manager, Lenovo Philippines.

The Yoga 9i offers a four-side narrow bezel with a 90% Active Area Ratio for a new mode of viewing that reveals that reveals more vertical content when browsing the web or working with documents.

It also has a 14-inch Lenovo PureSight 2.8K 90Hz OLED display, powered by the latest Samsung E4 OLED technology for superior image reproduction. The OLED breakthrough self-lit technology enables ultra-wide viewing angle with minimal brightness, contrast loss and colour shift when viewed from any angle, making it perfect for movie marathons with family and friends.

The display is also Dolby Vision^® HDR certified, capable of showing bright and vibrant colours, wider colour contrast and scene-by-scene colour and brightness optimization. With the first-ever Bowers & Wilkins rotating soundbar speakers that adapts to your usage mode, Yoga 9i brings you high quality entertainment experience.

The Yoga 9i embeds the all-new 12^th Gen Intel^®Core™ P-series processor with performance hybrid architecture that features up to 6 performance and 8 efficiency cores built on the new Intel Core i7 processor for revolutionary performance and responsiveness. You can also find AI-powered features that enhance consumers’ convenience and user experience ranging from the Smart Note application that enablesconvenient note taking right from the lock screen, to Lenovo Smart Power which optimizes the laptop for best-in-class performance by letting consumers ramp up to max power with a press of Fn-Q or through a 1-click function key to shift into Performance Mode, the Smart Lenovo Smart Appearance that enables you to look your best in photos and video calls, and many more for an optimized computing experience.

Powered by Windows 11, you can enjoy the great new features that give Yoga 9i more ways to create and innovate, especially in the new hybrid world.

Featuring precision-machined, aerospace-grade aluminium complete with an all-new ergonomic centric Comfort Edge jewel design, the Yoga 9i is a stylish convertible laptop with an interactive 14-inch touchscreen, available in Oatmeal color with rounded, high-gloss sidewalls. Weighing from just 1.4kg and as thin as 15.25mm, the laptop comes with a 360-degree hinge designed with your experience in mind.

The addition of a dual fan and pipe design now features two 40% larger fans and 0.1mm fan blades for better airflow. The precision touchpad has also been upgraded with a generous touch area that is 45% larger than before, facilitating new multi-finger gestures with Windows 11.

The Yoga 9i provides up to 14 hours battery life and also a 3-year Accidental Damage Protection on top of the best-in-class 3-Year Premium Care Warranty. With the front-of-the-queue and straight-to-the-experts customer support services, Lenovo has consumers covered to provide you with a peace of mind, ensure your satisfaction and success with faster solutions.

Don’t miss out on taking home the new Yoga 9i, perfect for consumers who aspire to achieve greater heights in both work and play, starting at P109,995.00.

The Yoga 9i will be available in all Yoga Exclusive Stores in SM Mall of Asia and SM North EDSA as well as Lenovo Experience Stores and authorized resellers nationwide. For more information, follow Lenovo Philippines on Facebook or visit www.lenovo.com/ph/en/yoga.

March 30, 2022
Celebrate New Beginnings and Life-Changing Tales on HBO GO, HBO, and Cartoon Network This April
Life brings unexpected twists and turns on HBO GO, HBO, and Cartoon Network, with fresh premieres, new seasons and great programming stunts this April.

In The Baby, a woman’s life is turned upside down by the arrival of a child while Barry Season 3 follows a former hitman’s attempt to start afresh as an actor. In We Own This City, the line between the law and crime gets blurred, and Voyagers explores the breakdown of social order.

For kids, Cartoon Network’s new programming block Cartoonito offers preschoolers fun-filled entertainment that celebrates their unique personalities, new series Ekans – Snakes Awake welcomes a new protector of humanity, and Spirit Untamed unites two kindred spirits.

Rediscover Life on HBO GO and HBO

Whether it’s a career change, a fresh start or a life-changing experience, the human spirit always finds a way forward.

Barry Season 3
Premieres Monday, April 25 at 10am on HBO and HBO GO

This dark comedy series is about Barry Berkman, a lonely hitman from the Midwest who unexpectedly discovers a passion for acting. However, despite his best efforts, his criminal past won’t let him walk away. The multi-award-winning series has received 30 Emmy® nominations and 6 Emmys®, including Outstanding Lead Actor and Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. Stars Bill Hader. Stream Seasons 1 and 2 on HBO GO!

The Baby
Premieres Monday, April 25 at 11.30pm on HBO and HBO GO

This new HBO Original Series revolves around Natasha, who has never made long-term plans. However, the unexpected arrival of a baby changes everything. Suddenly, her life of doing what she wants, when she wants, is over. In a funny, raw look at motherhood, each episode depicts how the baby twists Natasha’s life into a horror show with its controlling, manipulative and violent powers. As she discovers the true extent of its deadly nature, Natasha makes increasingly desperate attempts to get rid of it. But while she doesn’t want a baby, the baby wants her. Stars Michelle De Swarte.

We Own This City
Premieres Tuesday, April 26 at 9am on HBO and HBO GO

Witness the rise and fall of the Baltimore Police Department’s Gun Trace Task Force. This six-hour limited series chronicles the corruption and moral collapse that befell an American city when their efforts to combat rising crime led to drug prohibition and mass arrests that were championed at the expense of actual police work. Based on the book by Justin Fenton, main cast members include Jon Bernthal, Josh Charles, and Jamie Hector.

Voyagers
Premieres Saturday, April 2 at 9pm on HBO and HBO GO

The future of the human race is at stake, prompting a critical expedition to colonize a distant planet. However, the team of young men and women, bred for intelligence and obedience, uncover disturbing secrets about the mission. In response, they defy their training and begin to explore their most primitive natures. As they become consumed by fear, lust, and the insatiable hunger for power, life on the ship descends into chaos. Stars Tye Sheridan, Lily-Rose Depp, Isaac Hempstead Wright, and Colin Farrell.

Spirit Untamed
Premieres Saturday, April 16 at 9pm on HBO and HBO GO

Lucky Prescott, a headstrong young girl, discovers a kindred soul when she encounters a wild horse named Spirit. The relationship helps Lucky connect with her late mother, a fearless horse-riding stunt performer, but it is threatened by a heartless horse wrangler seeking to capture and sell Spirit’s entire herd. Together with her newfound friends, Lucky must find a way to save them all. Stars Isabela Merced, Julianne Moore and Jake Gyllenhaal.

Fun & Action for All Ages on Cartoon Network

From preschoolers to older kids, Cartoon Network has something for the entire family.

Cartoonito
From Monday, March 28, daily from 6am to 12pm on Cartoon Network

Cartoon Network is proud to present Cartoonito, a collection of learning-based programmes and fun content that is tailored for preschoolers. Top picks include Lucas The Spider, Monchhichi, Dino Ranch, Esme & Roy, and many more. Stream them all on HBO GO from Monday, April 18 or catch them on Cartoon Network’s Cartoonito from Monday, March 28, daily from 6am-12pm.

Ekans – Snakes Awake
Premieres Monday, April 25 at 1.30pm, with new episodes weekdays on Cartoon Network

A brand-new hero is here – meet Ekans, a 13-year-old boy with a heart of gold and a fearless attitude. Identified as the ‘The One’ by a group of the most powerful snakes in the world, Ekans is entrusted with the Naagmani, which enables him to harness extraordinary, serpent-like power. Now, the tech-savvy teen has heightened sensory perceptions including camouflage, flexibility and strength, making him the perfect hero to keep humanity safe from the forces of evil.

Channel numbers for your reference:
- Cartoon Network: Cignal: Ch. 74 (SD), Ch. 220 (HD), Sky Cable: Ch. 43 (SD), Ch. 178 (HD)
- Boomerang: Cignal: Ch. 76, Sky Cable: Ch. 42
- Warner TV: Cignal Ch. 235 and Sky Cable Ch. 34 (SD) and Ch. 197 (HD)
- HBO: Cignal: Ch. 53 (SD), Ch. 210 (HD), Sky Cable: Ch. 54 (SD) and Ch. 168 (HD)
Subscribe to HBO GO online at www.hbogoasia.ph or the mobile app via the App Store or Play Store on your device for as low as ₱99.70/month. Or access HBO GO via Cignal, Globe and Skycable. HBO GO is also available on Android TV, Apple TV, LG TV and Samsung Smart TV – and comes with AirPlay and Google Cast functionality.
March 30, 2022
WATCH: Feel the Rush of ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ in This New Trailer

Guaranteed adrenaline rush. Paramount Pictures’ Top Gun: Maverick is FINALLY coming to cinemas across the Philippines May 25. Watch the NEW official trailer now!

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”.

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.

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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.

The film is written by Ehren Kruger and Eric Warren Singer and Christopher McQuarrie, based on 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 on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Connect with #TopGun and tag @paramountpicsph

March 30, 2022
Young women filmmakers lead IKLI film festival winners

Female student filmmakers from De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) dominated the winning circle of the recently concluded IKLI: Super Short Film Festival.

Diana Galang’s “Classroom 2022” emerged the big winner when it bagged both the “So Short But So Good – Best Picture” and the “You Have to Watch This – Fan Favorite” awards in the Super Shorts (films which run between two minutes and 21 seconds and five minutes) category of the new online film festival.

Giulia Saavedra’s “Looooongest Line” topped the IKLI Micro Shorts (60 seconds or less) division while Alecx Literal’s “Recurring Dream” took home the fan favorite prize among IKLI Mini Shorts (films with running time between one minute and two minutes and 20 seconds) group.

Galang, Saavedra, and Literal are all film students from DLS-CSB’s School of Design and Arts.

The other IKLI festival winners are Maria Del Carmen Villapol’s “Bitin,” Best Picture in the Mini Short category, and Francis Ner Marañon’s “Submit,” Fan Favorite among the Micro Shorts. Villapol is also a woman and a member of the film and theater organization SineDulaang Agustino of La Consolacion College Manila.

“Classroom 2022” depicts the country’s political environment in a comedy-drama that follows a classroom election after the end of the global pandemic. In the first week of face-to-face classes, Ms. Pallan, adviser of Grade 10 Section Maharlika, asked the students to elect their new class president.

Meanwhile, “Looooongest Line” focuses on the long lines of people waiting for “ayuda,” or government assistance during the quarantine, by representing them with household items in a parlor game. The idea came to Saavedra at the time relief was distributed to her neighborhood after Typhoon Ulysses struck.

In “Recurring Dream,” a woman falls into a deep dream-like cycle, unsure of what the future brings. It follows the character accomplishing her daily routine within the confines of her home. Days seem to go by quicker, yet she still finds herself in the same place, forced to do the same routine and practices.

IKLI, which aims to highlight stories that focus on the idea that Filipinos deserve better, is organized by the ticketing and video platform Ticket2Me in partnership with the Movement for Good Governance (MGG), Rappler, Youth Leadership for Democracy (YouthLed), and YouthVote Philippines.

“We wanted to use the platform and the inaugural film festival as an opportunity to showcase the creativity of these young filmmakers to tell and be able to support the message ‘We deserve better’,” Atty. Darwin Mariano, founder of the ticketing company and one of the founding members of MGG.

“When we think of short films, there’s also a gateway into the larger world of Philippine cinema. Creating a new generation is really important in showcasing those works,” Tristan Zinampan, Head of Brand Integration of Rappler Inc. and one of the founders of Act One, Rappler’s online platform for Filipino short films, stressed.

Ching Jorge, YouthLed’s Chief of Party, commended the young filmmakers during the awarding ceremony last March 18. “We are amazed that the creativity, quality, and content of all the entries shared the realities of our citizens and sent the message that the Filipino people truly deserve better.”

“I hope our film – as short as it is – serves as a wakeup call to people who don’t realize what we deserve yet. In the upcoming elections, let’s line up to a path towards a better governance,” Saavedra shared.

March 29, 2022
Jim Carrey Returns for Dr. Robotnik’s Revenge in ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’

For Jim Carrey, the role of Dr. Robotnik in Paramount Pictures’ comedy adventure sequel Sonic the Hedgehog 2 provided the opportunity to return to his legendary film comedy roots. He says, “Robotnik hit the absurd energy that people really love – and the vibe of films like Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Mask, and Dumb and Dumber. Playing Robotnik, I just let the floodgates open!”

The floodgates remain open – perhaps even wider – for Robotnik’s return in the sequel. The chrome-domed, mega-mustached madman with an I.Q. measuring over 300 is bigger, badder, and funnier, and still getting around in his patented flying ship, the Eggmobile.

And he has a score to settle with Sonic, who bested Robotnik at the end of the first film, leaving the madcap maniac stranded on a mushroom planet, light years away from Earth. In Sonic the Hedgehog 2, we see that Robotnik has spent months alone on the planet. “And if he was crazy in the first movie, he’s absolutely insane in this one, which fits Jim Carrey’s style of acting perfectly,” says producer Toby Ascher.

Carrey agrees, noting that returning to Robotnik was a chance to go even bigger with a character who, in the first film, was already an ultimate uber-villain. “He just gets bigger and bigger, and more and more of an egomaniac,” he confirms. “He’s also become increasingly frustrated about being bested by puny minds, like Sonic’s. Now, vengeance is job one for Robotnik,” Carrey continues. “Number two, of course, is world domination and the enslavement of humanity. With the help of the Master Emerald, Robotnik wants to transcend his totally dysfunctional, if brilliant mind, and become a demi-god.”

Robotnik’s newly enhanced mustache, which has achieved magisterial proportions, is, says Carrey, “yet another manifestation of Robotnik’s ego. You know, the bigger the ego, the bigger the chip on his shoulder, the bigger resentment of Sonic – and the bigger the mustache! The ‘stache gives him power, like Samson’s hair. It becomes a manifestation of his megalomania.”

Director Jeff Fowler is even more impressed by what Carrey brings to the new film, marveling, “Jim loves getting lost in the character. He has doubled and tripled-down on all the things you love about Robotnik – and about Jim – including the humor, mania and intelligence.”

In cinemas across the Philippines March 30, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is distributed by Paramount Pictures through Columbia Pictures. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/paramountpicsph/; Twitter at www.twitter.com/paramountpicsph/; Instagram at www.instagram.com/paramountpicsph/ and YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsZ7igjHZB-5k8DDM7ilVJw. Connect with #SonicMovie2

March 28, 2022
Marvel’s ‘Morbius’ Brings Out a Dark, Unforgettable Side of Jared Leto

“I’m attracted to roles where there’s an opportunity to transform – physical transformation, but also mental, emotional, any and all,” says Jared Leto, who is indeed renowned for his transformations. From his Academy Award®-winning performance as Rayon in Dallas Buyers Club to his portrayal of Paolo Gucci in House of Gucci, Leto disappears into his roles, bringing characters to life in ways that can be moving, or terrifying, or enigmatic, but always unforgettable.

In his new film Morbius, based on the Marvel antihero, Leto brings all of these together for his performance as Dr. Michael Morbius, a brilliant doctor with a rare and fatal blood disease, determined to find the cure. Morbius’s genius finds a way not only to cure the illness but to give him unimaginable strength and powers, but at a terrible cost: an uncontrollable thirst for human blood.

“I played Dr. Michael Morbius from his most frail, to his most powerful, to his most monstrous,” Leto continues. “There’s a lot of range in there, so that was really fun to tackle. Not only does the movie have action, stunts, and fighting, but the role itself was taxing. Whenever he is fighting the affliction, he is caught in a crossroads between different parts of the character. It’s like a withdrawal process, a full body experience.”

“Jared Leto was the only actor that could really play the part of Morbius. That wasn’t really a choice – it was predestination,” says Daniel Espinosa, who directs the film.

“Jared is a beautiful actor to work with – he comes to set fully prepared, completely immersed in his character,” adds the director. “He’s become known for his approach to his characters, but it was truly surprising to see how much emotionality he could wrest out of Dr. Michael Morbius. He has a strong dedication, beginning to end, and more than just an actor. He’s a colleague, a partner.”

“I was excited about taking on the challenge of putting a character on screen that had never been on screen before,” says Leto. “It gets harder and harder to find, and that was unique about this – a Marvel character that had never been portrayed outside of a couple of episodes of a Spider-Man cartoon.”

Leto was drawn to the character by the idea that the audience would discover the character as he transforms, and by the challenge of portraying those unusual transformations. “I liked that he had this lofty goal while being frail. But then, he finds the cure and becomes incredibly powerful and strong – he succeeds in that mission only to have everything go wrong,” he concludes. “There’s a lot to discover about this character.”

Exclusively in cinemas across the Philippines starting March 30, Morbius is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Connect with the hashtag #Morbius

March 28, 2022
Crocs Takes Over Bonifacio High Street

Crocs Philippines, a global leader in innovative casual footwear for women, men, and children, finally opens their much-awaited concept store at Bonifacio High Street.

Crocs welcomes the summer heat with a full-on Crocs-tastic attractions that you can spot at the Bonifacio High Street grounds. The brand welcomes the crowd with a life-size ‘Come As You Are’ signage right in the middle part of the activity area. Few steps away and you can strike a Crocs-tastic pose at the Futuristic Podium, best to experience at night time to capture those rainbow-bright beam of lights. And lastly, play a cool pose besides the Jibbitz Tree casually hanging across the newly opened Crocs Concept Store.

And if you still can’t get enough of that Crocs-tastic outdoor experience, make sure to check out the Crocs claw machine spotted right inside the store. Don’t forget to take a snap or two and share it on your social media accounts and put on the #CrocsIsHere hashtag.

The re-energized concept store with a 68 square-meter floor area, is twice the size of its original built with unique experiential consumer journey begins with the highly popular jibbitz bar where customers are encouraged to choose their blank canvas (classic collection) as a form of self-expression. The maximized spaces, easy reach accessibility and fully stacked display featuring wide product assortment, consumers will be able to find a pair that best suits their needs.

Be on-trend as you hit the different summer destinations with well-loved iconic classic collection, summer sandals, flips and slides. Crocs can take you anywhere with its comfortable, easy wearability and stylish designs that you’ve always wanted.

Iconic marries comfort, the Classic Clogs are dubbed as the next generation of shoe designed by Crocs footwear. A lightweight clog choice for both men and women and it continues to win hearts of unbelievers old and young alike.

This season, the Solarized collection is about bright graphics combine with iconic Crocs comfort featuring a unique, bold graphic, it’s the fun, stylish clog that you’re sure to fall deeper in love with day after day. Grounded in comfort, spiked with personality.

CROCS MARBLED COLLECTION

While all marbled shoes have the same wavy look, no two shoes are exactly alike. The new marbled Croslite™ material creates a colorful effect that is completely unique. Now is the best time to gear up for the ultimate adventure in the new Marbled Collection.

CROCS JIBBITZ COLLECTION

The jibbitz bar has been hugely popular with Crocs fans and new fans. With more than 250 JibbitzTM selections from Fun, symbolic and sentimental charms to represent your unique self to the world on your favourite Crocs shoes.

This summer, the classic collection will continue to grow with new Classic products added to the line. Just like our Jibbitz™ Charms, each shoe is our icon collection is itself an opportunity for self-expression. So, watch out for more exciting activations prepared by Crocs PH in the coming months!

March 28, 2022
Grounded Holistic Arts and Culture Studio is back with States of Cadence II at Art Fair Philippines 2022
Artist Network and wellness lifestyle brand Grounded is launching the second part of their exhibition series entitled States of Cadence II.

In partnership with Art Fair Philippines, States of Cadence II is a multi-sensory exhibit on timelessness and infinite evolution of the human spirit, through connection, compassion, and engagement with the natural world.

Grounded Holistic Arts Studio’s States of Cadence II Opening Night at Karrera Showroom for Art Fair Philippines 2022

Grounded is known for their support of grassroots and emerging artists. The arts and wellness platform aims to showcase their works through a holistic approach, reinventing the experience, for both artist and collector, through the practice of innovative and dynamic ways people discover and purchase artwork.

Whereas States of Cadence Exhibit I was presented solely online, for States of Cadence II, Grounded has partnered with Karrera Showroom, a vintage car showroom and cafe based in Alabang, for its physical space.

The exhibition features paintings, prints, tapestries, photographs, and other mixed media works that bear witness to the Grounded Artist Network’s ongoing artistic investigation into various shades of time interspersed with cadence – a natural rhythm, a frequency that the artists coalesce with to truly express themselves.

Artists from the Grounded Artist Network with Grounded Holistic Arts Studio Founder Marika Manglapus-Ledesma

Offering an intimate portrayal of boundless beauty through art, States of Cadence II features the work of 20 artists from the Grounded Artist Network Program, presenting insights that transcend boundaries by introducing both specific and expanded narratives of various states of evolution through the lens of timelessness.

Force of Nature fundraiser for the benefit of schools in Siargao island affected by Typhoon Odette, featuring works by
Camille Robiou du Pont and Caress Banson

New acquisitions on view for the first time include photographs from featured artist, French photographer Camille Robiou Du Pont whose work knits together sensory journeys of the wild woman through water surface, depths, island ecology, freedom, dreams and rootedness in duality–all under the umbrella of cosmic elements reveling in the beauty and prowess of the Divine feminine.

In line with this, Maddie Camcam’s striking work radiates with vibrant themes of feminine strength, grace, and sisterhood, whereas Lucia Fischer also explores themes of feminism and female identity, however focusing on destabilizing ideas concerning the “male gaze” and gender rhetorics that have dominated cultural perceptions and traditions throughout the human timeline.

Painter and illustrator Ana Abigail dedicates her floral series on fragility to loved ones lost to the pandemic, as captured in her exploration of color in oil on round canvases.

Toph Camcam’s pieces invigorate the soul as a visual feast, as much as they are based on food as a celebration of humanity and reflection of identity and culture.

This selection from the Grounded Artist Network, among many other intricately curated works, invites the viewer to explore the intricate, labyrinthine systems and states of being, and the reparative role that art and compassion plays within these systems.

States of Cadence II will run until April 1, 2022, alongside exciting events including a wellness workshop, film night, watch showcase and fundraiser for schools in Siargao Island affected by Typhoon Odette. A portion of the proceeds from the exhibition are dedicated to Grounded’s partner beneficiary, Oceanus Conservation.

States of Cadence II is now available for viewing at the @artfairph website (https://bit.ly/3D9GGc0). For purchasing inquiries and more information, follow @groundedph or email contact@groundedph.com.

An exhibit of photos and portraits taken during the aftermath of Typhoon Odette by Camille Robiou du Pont

Typhoon Odette Fundraiser

“On December 16, 2021, Typhoon Odette struck the Philippines and Siargao Island was one of the most devastated places. We wanted to take the opportunity of being a part of Art Fair Philippines to raise awareness and funds for Siargao, as it is a place that Grounded is deeply rooted in. We have a number of artists that were based in Siargao, and the devastation really hit close to home. Our featured artist for States of Cadence at AFP, Camille Robiou du Pont took these eerily beautiful photos of the destruction of Typhoon Odette, which is the centerfold and inspiration of the fundraiser that will be exhibited at the fair.” – Marika Manglapus-Ledesma

In light of recent events surrounding the devastation brought about by Typhoon Odette, Grounded has partnered with Oceanus Conservation and continues its commitment to ocean advocacy by raising funds for the rebuilding of schools in Siargao Island. The exhibit features Camille’s eerily arresting photos of the destruction of Typhoon Odette, as well as her portraits engraved on wood by Siargao local artist Niko Kanar.

Grounded Holistic Arts and Culture Studio

Grounded is a holistic arts and culture studio where the mind, body and spirit can work integrally towards a deeper sense of purpose. Grounded thrives on collaboration and believes in using creativity as a tool for wellness and healing, by opening up essential conversations and encouraging freedom of expression.

Drawing from the space of the arts, at Grounded you will find a gallery of projects that open up essential conversations, encourage freedom of expression, and promote awareness on the things that matter most.

L-R “Touched Out” and “Arrangement” by Toph Camcam and “Bataan Rock Stack” and “Laguna Pink Moon” by Melissa Lara

The Grounded Artist Network

Grounded Holistic Arts and Culture Studio is on a mission to cultivate a community where people are encouraged to live a well-balanced life, and to be their most authentic self.

The Grounded Artist Network or GAN is a community born from Grounded that advocates for grassroots and emerging artists. It aims to reinvent the experience, for both artist and collector, through the practice of innovative and dynamic ways people discover and purchase artwork. Applying a holistic approach to art while making use of digital platforms, GAN hopes to make art more accessible to all different types of art enthusiasts.

Grounded finds strength in being able to present works outside of traditional gallery settings, such as with Karrera Showroom, Grounded’s home for this year’s Art Fair Philippines.

Grounded Artist Network – States of Cadence II – Participating Artists
- Alecca Adarna
- Ana Abigail
- Anina Rubio
- Camilla Oster Yu
- Camille Robiou du Pont
- Carmen Araneta Villacorta
- Chiara Capony
- Christopher Camcam
- Corina Borromeo
- Gringo Benedicto
- Jose Mirasol
- Lorenz Namalata
- Lucia Fischer
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March 28, 2022
Indie Eats: Grab turns the spotlight on small businesses and brings them closer to Filipinos

Small food businesses have certainly taken the local food scene by storm. You’ve seen them everywhere – from milk tea shops with their adventurous flavors to creative burger concepts you’ve never seen before. These businesses, however, must not be underestimated for their size as the quality of their offers will have you thinking hindi pa sila sikat, pero ang sarap. Beyond these, small businesses hold a special spark to them as they come from our own communities, and are a testament to how everyone has the potential to share their offerings to a large audience.

Now, to help more consumers discover the unique and rewarding flavors these merchants can offer, everyday superapp Grab has launched Indie Eats, a program aiming to help merchant-partners amplify their presence on GrabFood and bring their offerings to the spotlight!

Inde Eats: Eats that are worth the try

Indie Eats hosts a full roster of small and local merchant-partners that are perfect for every craving. Whether you’re looking for refreshing mango coolers to beat the heat from Mango Series, the hearty and comforting taste of lugaw from Lugaw ni Pinggoy, or a quick bite of your favorite pastries from Panaderia Pantoja, Grab has you covered with its range of merchant-partners!

Much like how Indie Eats puts the focus on everything small, local, and undiscovered, leading the call to support these merchant-partners is the never-before-seen, undiscovered tandem of Indie Eats ambassadors Erwan Heussaff and Sassa Gurl! In a video filled with entertaining and burning questions while the two enjoy satisfying bites here and there from the various Indie Eats merchants, don’t miss out on their ultimate kwentuhan-slash-food trip journey!

Grab’s continuous commitment to support their merchant-partners

With Indie Eats, Grab hopes to provide assistance to their vast community of small and local merchant-partners. Those interested to onboard can partake in Grab’s upskilling seminars, providing training in building their brand and menu. This ensures that merchant-partners are able to improve their brand every step of the way. All in all, the program also aims to inspire its merchant-partners to become the best brands they can be, and be on their way to exciting more consumers with their offerings.

“At Grab, we are always ready to provide support to our merchant-partners to ensure they are able to meet success and have a rewarding experience on our platform; in particular, small food businesses hold a lot of potential not just in Grab but in our local food industry as a whole. Indie Eats is just one of the many ways we want to help them in being discovered by more Filipinos, and reach success with us,” says Martin Luchangco, Head of Merchants and Partnerships.

Champion local and quality undiscovered gems today with GrabFood Indie Eats! See the wide range of small businesses you can support through the Indie Eats tile on GrabFood, and be on the lookout for merchants with the Indie Eats badge! For more information, be sure to follow Grab on Facebook and Instagram.

March 28, 2022