Following hits last year including Squid Game and Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha, Netflix members across the globe have continued embracing shows from Korea in 2022. For 10 of the 13 weeks in 2022, Korean series have been #1 in Netflix’s Global Non-English series Top 10.
This week’s Non-English series Top 10 features six Netflix original shows from Korea, with Business Proposal claiming the top spot for the third consecutive week.
Business Proposal, a romantic comedy based on the popular webtoon, is also the third most-watched of all series globally this week, behind only Bridgerton (Season 1 and 2) with over 32 million watch hours. The show was also #1 in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, and #2 in India and Sri Lanka this week.
The enduring popularity of Korean drama goes beyond romantic comedies, with a diversity of genres including a zombie thriller (All Of Us Are Dead) and a youth crime drama (Juvenile Justice) both reaching #1 in the Non-English series Top 10 this year.
All Of Us Are Dead, which premiered in January this year, has already become the third most-watched Non-English series of all time on Netflix.
You can view this week’s full Top 10 here. The six Korean series in this week’s Top 10 include Business Proposal (#1), Twenty Five Twenty One (#2), Forecasting Love & Weather (#4), Juvenile Justice (#6), All Of Us Are Dead (#7), and Thirty-Nine (#9).
The season one finale of Business Proposal also saw strong fan reactions across social platforms. The show captured the hearts of global fans with its gripping romance, fast-paced storytelling, and a charming ensemble cast. Here are some highlights from fans reacting to the final episodes this week:
Here are some reactions from fans around the world:
business proposal is that one kdrama when i look back in the future, i would think of something like 'ah, thank you for existing during the time i needed you the most'
#BusinessProposal finally ended. It's a feel good series with so much heart. The plot keeps you hooked. No upsetting plot twists just pure lightness and fun. 😭 A must watch if you just want to be happy. The casts are just perfect for their roles. 10/10 😭#BusinessProposalEp12pic.twitter.com/e1WF27gPvL
business proposal gave all the clichés, funny and heartwarming scenes, making it one of my comfort kdramas (it also made my mother a kpopper becos of sejeong 😂) it was a refreshing and entertaining ride indeed #BusinessProposal#BusinessProposalEp12pic.twitter.com/APcwRajdAs
Manusia ga ada puasnya. Di kasih sad ending, ngamok pengen happy ending. Ada yg happy ending ga sampe wedding, ngamok pengen ada wedding scene. Udah di kasih wedding scene, masih ada aja yg ngotot pengen season 2 nyeritain kehidupan rumah tangganya 🤣#BusinessProposalEp12pic.twitter.com/Q7uFLf5mHS
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The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Board of Trustees has earmarked around PHP20M development funding for the launching of the CCP Grants which aims to generate original Intellectual Property (IP) content that reflects the country’s rich cultural heritage with its folktales, myths, and legends. This program hopes to stimulate the local creative economy by providing financial and technical and educational support to our local creative businesses, content developers, artists, and students.
By supporting and encouraging Filipinos to create original content, the CCP aims to produce a collection of original IP and a deep understanding of their IP rights and build a national identity in terms of original Filipino content development that will showcase the talent and ingenuity of the Filipino people that is at par with global standards.
According to CCP Board of Trustee Benedict Carandang, “Global Animation Industry revenue is around US$270 Billion and the Philippines contribute to around US$20 million to $30 million per year. We have an estimated 10,000 full-time artists supporting this industry. On the other hand, the Global Gaming market is around US$174.9 Billion, and $1.38 million is the local contribution or .008% of the market worldwide. In the comics industry meanwhile, we have around 1000+ self-published titles, 266 Published titles from 12 Publishers, and an estimated 5000 original IP creators supporting this industry.” Trustee Carandang hopes that the seed investment of the CCP will help encourage future government legislators to support and fund programs like this that can help stimulate the local Creative Economy.
Filipino content creators can pitch their ideas for a chance to win in any of the following three categories, namely: Game Development Grant, Animation Grant, and Comics Grant.
For the Game Development Grant, a potential of four SEC-recognized game development organizations will be awarded a maximum cap funding of PHP1.5M each, and a maximum of PHP300,000 each to independent game developers to create and complete a digital game project with a mix of creative, cultural, and commercial outcomes, and content derived from the CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art.
The Comics grant offers PHP330,000 for a potential of six winners; while the Animation Grant has funding of PHP2M each for four potential winners to bring into life 5-minute animated short films. Both the animation and comics output must be developed around the theme, Philippine Folktales, Myths and Legends. In addition, a training component with leading industry professionals will be integrated for the winners.
CCP Board of Trustee Nikki Junia closes, “In this digital era, visual and literary arts in the form of animation, comics, and even gaming have made an impact in the lives of the public. Animation allows us to tell stories that both children and adults can relate to while it stimulates imagination and creativity bringing it to real life. Comics are a creative way of communicating history and sharing cultures that can be intriguing and entertaining. An equally thriving industry is the gaming industry, as it helps build communities and connect people from all over the world. All these art forms are important to be given attention to as they can support the preservation, development, and awareness of the culture and arts that will be engaging for today’s generation.”
The CCP Grants program is supported by the following associations namely Creative Content Creators Association of the Philippines (SIKAP), Game Developers Association of the Philippines (GDAP), Animation Council of the Philippines (ACPI), and KOMIKET. Filipino individuals and organizations at all stages of their careers are invited to join.
To learn all the details, visit the Game Development Grant Application form: https://forms.gle/cvM1UNqLmWSEK6239 and the Animation and Comics Grant Application form: https://forms.gle/7P6PNASVPsXhtgUo9
Reprising the role of Magizoologist Newt Scamander, Oscar Best Actor winner Eddie Redmayne returns in the epic fantasy adventure “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore,” the newest adventure in the Wizarding World™ created by J.K. Rowling. The film opens in cinemas across the Philippines on Saturday, April 16.
In the film, Professor Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) knows the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (Mads Mikkelsen) is moving to seize control of the wizarding world. Unable to stop him alone, he entrusts Magizoologist Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) to lead an intrepid team of wizards, witches and one brave Muggle baker on a dangerous mission, where they encounter old and new beasts and clash with Grindelwald’s growing legion of followers. But with the stakes so high, how long can Dumbledore remain on the sidelines?
“I was thrilled that we finally get to see Newt where he’s at his best and happiest—out in the wild, tracking beasts,” Eddie Redmayne states. “One of the things I’ve always loved about Newt is the seeming anomaly between his physicality, mixed with his slight social awkwardness, and his facility and dexterity when he’s in the field. I’d been appealing to David Yates to show more of that.”
Director David Yates attests, “Eddie is a transformative actor who loves to dive deep into every aspect of his character. He was excited about showing Newt’s anthropological skill set, trekking through the jungle to find the beautiful, mysterious Qilin (pronounced as “chillin.”) We’ve never seen Newt in the wild before, and it makes for a fun way to open our journey with him in this particular story.”
“Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” continues the series’ tradition of crossing new borders in the wizarding world. The adventure circles the globe—from China to Great Britain, from New York to Germany, and from the Austrian Alps to Bhutan. The movie also takes audiences back to the beloved Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and the nearby village of Hogsmeade.
Redmayne says that the juxtaposition of the wizarding and non-magical world “has always appealed to me—this idea that alongside the world we’re living in, brushing shoulders with us through that wall, is another entire universe that is one of magic and adventure. It ignites that sense of childlike wonder that anything could be possible. And to see that unfold in other countries beyond the UK has been astounding.”
Warner Bros. Pictures presents a Heyday Films Production, a David Yates film, “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore.” The film will be distributed worldwide in select theatres and IMAX by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Join the conversation online and use the hashtag #SecretsOfDumbledore
It has been four years since PizzaExpress first opened its doors in Manila with their first branch at Uptown Bonifacio. Now with two branches under their belt, PizzaExpress Philippines continues their expansion with their third branch at Power Plant Mall, now open for dine-in, takeaway, and delivery. The newest Power Plant Mall branch joins the over 500 restaurants PizzaExpress currently has all over the world, which are located in 13 countries across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
Even with PizzaExpress’s numerous branches, the quality of their signature pizza and pasta remains consistent—after all, they’ve been serving hand-crafted pizzas made with the freshest ingredients and by skilled pizzaiolos since 1965. At the newest Power Plant Mall branch, you can expect the same excellent handcrafted pizza and delicious Italian fare. PizzaExpress signatures like the Le Rose and Truffle Pizza will be available, as well as The Good Green, their menu of plant-based pizza and pasta like the Beyond Teriyaki and the OmniPork Spaghetti Bolognese. Make sure to leave room for dessert: The Dough Balls With Nutella is a must-try.
PizzaExpress is really proud of its pizzas, its love for music, and supporting meaningful causes in the community. Each pizza is made to order by skilled Pizzaiolos (pizza chefs). Beautiful pizza served in a socially-responsible and creative environment; this truly is ‘Pizza in Style’.
PizzaExpress Power Plant Mall is located in 2F Power Plant Mall, Rockwell, Makati and is available for delivery via GrabFood, Foodpanda, Pick-a-roo, bit.ly/pizzaexpressph-order, and thegridfoodmarket.com.
Francis Tavas’ “Waltz of Qualm” won the Juror’s Choice Award at USA-ACG’s 2022 FilAr Peace Film Festival while Sophie Casasola bagged Best Cinematography for the same film at the recently concluded Piling Obrang Vidyo XVIII. UP Cinema’s POV has been home to many student filmmakers since 2004.
In the film, a teenage girl (Joyce Macalia) finds a broken mirror as she wanders around the forest. Driven by curiosity, she touches it and discovers the one thing she has been trying to escape from all her life.
“The exploration of one’s identity is filled with challenge and mystery. Despite the uncertainties filled in such a phase, what I would like to emphasize is the beauty of not just the aftermath but also the in-betweens before arriving at the end of the road,” Tavas shared in his director’s statement.
“This particularly reflects what I have been through especially when it comes to my sexuality. Considering the prejudices and judgments that my 12-year-old self has faced, I was not able to treasure the moments before such discovery,” the FEU Communication student revealed.
“Thus, in order to make up for it, I have opened myself up to any circumstances and have now lived my life the way it is now – filled with kindness and liberated from the perception of others,” he added.
Meanwhile, three other FEU films, Kyle Cabarrubias “Hiraya,” Luke Del Castillo’s “Saksi ang Paslit,” and Roberto Capio, Jr.’s “Muling Pagsisimula sa Katapusan” also brought home awards from Silip@Lente-AdU’s Realifilm 2022.
“Hiraya” won for Cabarrubias and Sine Sibol the Realifilm Bronze Award, Best Original Song, and Best Actress, also for Macalia. “Saksi ang Paslit” earned the Realifilm Award for Excellence for Del Castillo and Talahib Films while “Muling Pagsisimula sa Katapusan” took the Realifilm Award of Virtue for Capio and Random Strangers Production.
“Hiraya” and Patrick Pangan’s “We Were Never Really Strangers” also made it to the SineDisipulo X Film Festival organized by CINEMATA of University of San Carlos in Cebu.
Like Tavas, Casasola, Cabarrubias, Del Castillo, Capio, and Pangan are FEU Communication students under the Digital Cinema track and members of the FEU Film Society, the university’s film organization.
Both Tavas and Pangan also have other films officially selected to be part of the 14th Cinema Rehiyon film festival, a flagship project of the National Committee on Cinema under the National Commission for Culture and the Arts.
Aside from “Waltz of Qualm,” Tavas’ other films “Sila-Sila” and “Diva, Divine” were also shown in the hybrid film festival which was held online and in Davao City in celebration of the National Arts Month.
“Sila-Sila” is Tavas’ first experimental film project while “Diva, Divine?” is a documentary which focuses on the life of Angelica Mapanganib, an entertainer and gay beauty pageant contestant or “beauconera.”
Pangan’s other film “Shapeshifters” was also screened at the event, which wrapped up last March 31. “Shapeshifters” tackles extrajudicial killings through Philippine folklore.
After sheltering at home these past few years, The Peninsula Manila is inviting guests back to celebrate Easter Sunday on April 17 with a variety of activities and experiences for the whole family that include splashing in the pool or enjoying classic holiday traditions such as Easter Egg Hunts and special meals together as a family.
Kids Fun Staycation (complimentary access to the Peninsula Candyland Adventure and Egg Hunt)
Throughout the Easter holiday weekend, from April 14 to 16, The Peninsula Manila’s youngest guests can delight in Easter painting kits, playtime in bubble baths and in the hotel’s outdoor swimming pool, lavish breakfast buffets in Escolta, and a fun Easter experience in the Peninsula Candyland Adventure and Egg Hunt on April 17, Easter Sunday, when their parents book the It’s Hip to Hop to The Peninsula this Easter room package.
Rates start at Php 10,000 for a Deluxe Room (exclusive of taxes) and include a breakfast buffet in Escolta for two adults and two children, one Easter painting welcome amenity kit, and one passport to the Peninsula Candyland Adventure and Egg Hunt on April 17, Easter Sunday.
Stay dates are April 14, 15, and 16, 2022
Only one complimentary passport per room booking to the Peninsula Candyland Adventure and Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday. Only one accompanying adult per one child 10 years old and below.
Easter Egg Hunt at The Conservatory Children can spend a fun-packed morning or afternoon full of enjoyable activities at The Conservatory while filling their Easter baskets with eggs at The Peninsula Candyland Adventure and Egg Hunt. This year, they can choose one of two sessions for the hunt, with a morning session taking place from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon, and another in the afternoon from 2:00 pm. to 4:00 pm.
The Peninsula Candyland Adventure and Egg Hunt activities include:
Date: April 17, 2022 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Only guests availing of the Easterroom package or Escolta restaurant’s Easter Sunday Brunch Buffet will enjoy complimentary access to the Peninsula Candyland Adventure and Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday, April 17. Only one accompanying adult per one child 10 years old and below.
Seafood Dinner Buffet in Escolta
Lovers of seafood can gather in Escolta and choose from a varied menu featuring the ocean’s bounty, making it the ideal “soul food” restaurant for the Lenten season.
Date: April 15 and 16, 2022 Time: 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm Price: P3,500 (adults) P1,400 (children under 12) Inclusive of taxes
Easter Sunday Brunch Buffet in Escolta (complimentary access to the Peninsula Candyland Adventure and Egg Hunt)
Gather with loved ones and enjoy a delectable brunch buffet on April 17, Easter Sunday, featuring an expansive spread that includes soups and mixed salads, fresh seafood, a variety of cheeses, pasta creations, a carving station, breakfast specialties, and of course, sweet treats from a dessert buffet. Children under six years old get one passport to the Peninsula Candyland Adventure and Egg Hunt on April 17, Easter Sunday.
Date: April 17, 2022 Time: 12:00 noon – 3:00 pm Price: P4,300 (adults) P1,700 (children under 12) Inclusive of taxes
Only one complimentary passport to the Peninsula Candyland Adventure and Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday per one adult and one child 10 years old and below availing of Escolta restaurant’s Easter Sunday Brunch.
Afternoon Tea at The Upper Lobby with a Crepe, Bibingka, and Puto Bumbong Live Station
This Easter weekend, The Peninsula Manila is putting on a wonderful afternoon tea at The Upper Lobby.
Tuck into macarons and chocolate cake and French pastries, in addition to the usual suspects of smoked Scottish salmon sandwiches and hot scones. There will also be a live station where guests can help themselves to fresh crepes and delicious Filipino merienda specialties such as bibingka and puto bumbong.
Date: April 14, 15, 16, and 17, 2022 Time: 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm Price: P3,000 (with one flute of Champagne) P2,400 Exclusive of taxes
Sweet Easter Surprises at The Peninsula Boutique
Visit The Peninsula Boutique at the basement arcade where Easter-themed treats will be available from April 5 to 17.
Date: Open Daily Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Asian Delights in Spices
Enjoy the culinary delights of Southeast Asia and India while dining al fresco or indoors.
Date: Wednesday to Monday Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
For inquiries or reservations on The Peninsula Manila’s Easter room packages and culinary experience, please call The Peninsula Manila at +63 2 8887 2888 (ext. 6630 for Rooms Reservations or 6694 for Restaurant Reservations), or email reservationpmn@peninsula.com or diningpmn@peninsula.com.
Expecto Patronum! Hogwarts’ wizards, witches and magical creatures are taking over HBO GO and Cartoon Network this April. Building even greater buzz around the theatrical release of Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore in Philippine cinemas on April 16, Wizarding World titles will enchant fans young and old on the streaming platform and kids’ channel.
Relive all 12 Fantastic Beasts and Harry Potter titles on demand with HBO GO now. In addition, the Harry Potter Movie Marathon runs from April 8 – 23, 8pm daily on Cartoon Network. Here are some of the Wizarding World’s hit shows that have captivated fans globally:
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018)
In the second Fantastic Beasts film, the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (Johnny Depp) is captured by MACUSA (Magical Congress of the United States of America). But, making good on his threat, Grindelwald escapes to gather followers, most unsuspecting of his true agenda: to raise pure-blood wizards up to rule over all non-magical beings. To thwart Grindelwald’s plans, Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) enlists his former student Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne), who agrees to help, unaware of the dangers ahead. Lines are drawn as love and loyalty are tested, even among friends and family, in an increasingly divided wizarding world. Stars an ensemble cast that includes Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, Ezra Miller, Jude Law, Johnny Depp, Zoë Kravitz, Callum Turner, Claudia Kim, William Nadylam, Kevin Guthrie, Carmen Ejogo, and Poppy Corby-Tuech.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)
In the first Fantastic Beasts movie, Academy Award® winner Eddie Redmayne stars as Newt Scamander, the wizarding world’s preeminent magizoologist. In 1926, Scamander has just completed a global excursion to find and document an array of magical creatures. Arriving in New York for a brief stopover, he might have come and gone without incident… were it not for a No-Maj (American for Muggle) named Jacob, a misplaced magical case, and the escape of some of Newt’s fantastic beasts, which could spell trouble for both the wizarding and No-Maj worlds. Also stars Katherine Waterston, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, Ezra Miller, Samantha Morton, Jon Voight, Carmen Ejogo and Colin Farrell.
Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts
Fans are invited on a magical first-person journey through the beloved film franchise as it reunites Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, and other esteemed cast members and filmmakers across all eight Harry Potter films for the first time to celebrate the anniversary of the franchise’s first film, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Alumni in the memorable tribute also include Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Ralph Fiennes, Jason Isaacs, Gary Oldman, Tom Felton, James Phelps, Oliver Phelps, Mark Williams, Bonnie Wright, Alfred Enoch, Ian Hart, Toby Jones, Matthew Lewis, Evanna Lynch, producer David Heyman and filmmakers Chris Columbus, Alfonso Cuarón, Mike Newell and David Yates.
Shoot ID 1050048, Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses, Helen Mirren
Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses
Hosted by Academy Award®-winning actress Dame Helen Mirren, Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses celebrates the 20th anniversary of the film and continues the Wizarding World spirit showcasing ultimate fan glory on a never-before-seen scale. Featuring hundreds of trivia questions and special guest surprises, this unforgettable event of a lifetime will unveil which fans know the vast, intricately detailed universe like the back of their hand as they compete to take home the title of House Cup Champion.
Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011)
Having grossed more than US$381 million at the worldwide box-office, Harry Potter’s final adventure concludes with the climactic final battle against the Dark Lord Voldemort. Making their final stand upon the ramparts of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry Potter and his friends Ron and Hermione face their greatest foe and make the ultimate sacrifice on the landmark journey that spanned a decade. Laced with visual magic and haunting storytelling, the film franchise is brought to its triumphant close with long-time screenwriter Steve Kloves, acclaimed director David Yates and its award-winning cast including Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Warwick Davis, Ralph Fiennes, Michael Gambon, the late John Hurt, Jason Isaacs, Gary Oldman, Alan Rickman, Maggie Smith, David Thewlis and Julie Walters.
Filipinos can stream and download all 12 Wizarding World movies and series now on HBO GO. The Harry Potter Movie Marathon airs from April 8 – 23, daily at 8pm on Cartoon Network (Cignal: Ch. 74 (SD), Ch. 220 (HD), Sky Cable: Ch. 43 (SD), Ch. 178 (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.
Complete list of Wizarding World titles streaming on HBO GO:
No.
Wizarding World Titles
1
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018)
2
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)
3
Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts (2021)
4
Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses (2021)
5
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011)
6
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 (2010)
7
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)
8
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)
9
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
10
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
11
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)
12
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001)
Harry Potter Movie Marathon airing Apr 8 – 23, daily from 8pm on Cartoon Network
MetroMart, the country’s largest e-commerce grocery delivery platform, won praise today from U.S.-based global NGO Lever Foundation for its new commitment to source and sell only cage-free eggs nationwide by 2025.
“MetroMart is committed to social responsibility and benefiting the community, including through selling high quality, safe and humane food products,” said Evreem Fortich, Chief Operating Officer at MetroMart and ambassador of the company on the issue. “We’re pleased to share our new policy of selling only cage-free eggs to consumers on our platform by 2025, and we look forward to working closely with our partners to achieve that goal.”
Evreem Fortich, COO and Cage-Free Egg Ambassador at MetroMart, holds a box of cage-free eggs. Under the new policy, all the eggs sold by MetroMart nationwide will be cage-free by 2025.
MetroMart’s e-commerce platform connects consumers with local supermarkets and retailers including The Marketplace, Marks & Spencer, Landmark and All Day Supermarket. The company delivers throughout the Manila and Cebu regions, with plans to expand nationally. MetroMart has been actively promoting sustainability initiatives by using banners on its platform to raise public awareness of environmental issues, and offering promotional discounts for ethical and sustainable products.
Numerous studies have found cage-free eggs are safer and have more vitamins and minerals and a better nutritional profile than caged eggs. Research by the European Food Safety Authority and others has found that cage-free egg farms are up to 25 times less likely to be contaminated with key strains of salmonella compared to hens raised in cages. Hens raised in cage-free systems enjoy better bone health, are free to move and express their natural behavior such as foraging, dust-bathing, flying and nesting.
MetroMart Wins Praise for Commitment to Sell Only Cage-Free Eggs Nationwide by 2025
“We applaud MetroMart for its commitment on this important issue, which will benefit the company’s customers by increasing food safety and quality while also improving the welfare of animals in its supply chain,” said Robyn del Rosario, Sustainability Program Manager at Lever Foundation, which worked with MetroMart on its pledge. “With e-commerce leaders like MetroMart rising in popularity and importance during the pandemic, the company’s commitment to socially responsible policies that benefit the community sets a stellar example for other retailers and food brands.”
Leading animal protection and food safety organizations around the world encourage a switch to cage-free eggs, which are less cruel to animals and safer for consumers. On caged egg farms, each egg-laying hen is confined for nearly her entire life in a cage so small she can barely turn around. Battery cage egg production has been banned throughout the European Union as well as in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Canada, India, and parts of the United States.
In recent years a growing list of restaurant, hospitality, retail, and packaged foods brands have pledged to use only cage-free eggs in the Philippines, including KFC, Pizza Hut, Burger King, Marriott, Nestle, Unilever, and many others. MetroMart is the first retailer in the Philippines and the first online grocery delivery platform in Asia to make the same pledge.
While quarantine restrictions are eased, now is not a good time to hit the brakes and let our guard down in the new normal. Filipino plant-based brand Sekaya offers the Sekaya Botanic Infusions, a curated line of botanical blends for your health and wellness goals, that can give your body an added boost as it performs its many functions. Each blend is made with 100% organic plant ingredients that are non-GMO and non-irradiated and have been certified organic by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Quality Assurance International (QAI).
Each blend is made with 100% organic plant ingredients that are non-GMO and non-irradiated and have been certified organic by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Quality Assurance International (QAI).
We’re dishing on 5 Sekaya Botanic Infusions to keep in your pantry as we step closer to the new normal:
Fight off viruses and other bugs with proper rest, and lots of fluids that include this infusion that aims to boost your immune system at its most vulnerable. Subtle and fruity, it contains botanicals like echinacea purpurea leaf, lemon peel, elderberries, and ginger root that have been traditionally used to keep the common flu and simple infections away.
Beat mental fatigue, clear your head and keep up with the day’s to-dos with this young Hyson green tea botanical blend that matches your busy lifestyle. It also has eleuthero that may increase stamina and invigorate energy, ginkgo that can enhance memory with its positive effects on the vascular system, and ginger to support improved thinking and memory capacity. Together, they make a mellow, minty, sweet botanical infusion that you can switch with your afternoon cup of joe.
Beat stress by getting quality zzzs with Easy Nightcap
A good night’s sleep is a pillar of good health. Make sure you get more than a wink of sleep by steeping and sipping a cup of Easy Nightcap that can help calm down anxiety and relieve stress and tension for more quality sleep. Boasting a delicate and herbal taste, it contains catnip that can help reduce chronic anxiety and stress and skullcap leaves to help calm the mind.
Enhance your body’s healing functions with Gentle DTX
It combines traditional botanicals that are meant to help strengthen the body’s daily detoxification actions. With a light and exotic flavor, Gentle DTX has burdock root that’s commonly used as a diuretic and a digestive aid, and dandelion root that’s known as a bile tonic and something that can help improve digestion.
Wearing face masks has taken a toll on our skin health. Get your glow back with a cup of Skin Cleanse. Having a spiced and sweet aroma with a hint of earthiness, it contains a blend of botanicals that have been long used to help clear the skin of impurities. Licorice root is a natural detoxifier that’s used to treat various skin conditions, while cinnamon bark has antifungal and antibacterial properties that are useful against acne and blemishes.
Learn more about how you can benefit from plant-based solutions, and get health tips and information at https://www.sekaya.com.ph and by following @sekayaph on Facebook and Instagram.
From Warner Bros. Pictures comes King Richard, an inspiring biographical film about Richard William, an undeterred father instrumental in raising two of the most extraordinarily gifted tennis athletes of all time. The award-winning sports film premieres Saturday, April 9 first on HBO GO.
Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green (Monsters and Men), King Richard stars Will Smith (Ali, The Pursuit of Happyness, Bad Boys for Life), who won the ‘Best Actor in a Leading Role’ at the 94th Academy Awards® for his portrayal of Richard William, and Aunjanue Ellis, who earned her first ‘Best Supporting Actress’ Oscar® nomination. Producers Tim White, Trevor White and Will Smith were nominated for the ‘Best Picture’ prize. The screenplay by Zach Baylin was given a nod for ‘Best Original Screenplay’ while Pamela Martin (The Fighter) was in the running for the ‘Best Film Editing’ category. The film’s theme song ‘Be Alive’ featuring lyrics and music by DIXSON and Beyoncé, scored a ‘Best Original Song’ nomination.
Based on the true story that will inspire the world, King Richard follows the uplifting journey of a family whose unwavering resolve and unconditional belief ultimately delivers two of the world’s greatest sports legends: Venus and Serena Williams.
Armed with a clear vision and a brazen 78-page plan, Richard Williams (Smith) is determined to write his daughters, Venus and Serena, into history. Training on Compton, California’s abandoned tennis courts – rain or shine – the girls are shaped by their father’s unyielding commitment and their mother’s balanced perspective and keen intuition, defying the seemingly insurmountable odds and prevailing expectations laid before them.
Aunjanue Ellis (If Beale Street Could Talk, Quantico) plays the girls’ mother Oracene “Brandy” Williams, Saniyya Sidney (Hidden Figures, Fences) stars as Venus Williams, Demi Singleton (Godfather of Harlem) as Serena Williams, with Tony Goldwyn (the Divergent series, Scandal) as coach Paul Cohen and Jon Bernthal (the upcoming The Many Saints of Newark, Ford v Ferrari) as coach Rick Macci. The ensemble also includes Andy Bean (IT Chapter Two), Kevin Dunn (the Transformers films, HBO’s Veep) and Craig Tate (Greyhound).
Isha Price, Serena Williams, Venus Williams, James Lassiter, Jada Pinkett Smith, Adam Merims, Lynn Harris, Allan Mandelbaum, Jon Mone and Peter Dodd were executive producers. The behind-the-scenes creative team includes Oscar-winning director of photography Robert Elswit (There Will Be Blood); production designers Wynn Thomas (Da 5 Bloods, Hidden Figures) and William Arnold (The Hate U Give); and two-time Oscar-nominated costume designer Sharen Davis (Dreamgirls, Ray). Music is by Oscar-nominated composer Kris Bowers (Space Jam: A New Legacy, A Concerto is a Conversation).
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