Merrell, a brand best known for its outdoor collection of hiking boots and trail runners, continues to pique the interest of loyalists, streetwear enthusiasts, and sneakerheads alike by releasing three new colorways of their unique-looking water shoe, including a women’s style this time. Undoubtedly eye-catching and surprisingly functional, the Hydro moc has garnered significant buzz and more than a few rave reviews upon its introduction to the country last November of its Black and Navy styles.
The “ugly” shoe now comes in new Spring-ready shades like Butternut and Black/Brindle for men and Burgundy for women. Made with a single piece of rubberized EVA foam, the Hydro Moc is an all-rounder that is just as suited for the beach and the camping trail as it is on city streets and even casual bike rides as it combines a sleek, ironic fashion with technical function.
First released in North America, the Hydro Moc drew immediate attention from the media and the general public because of its unusual and unforgettable look. The shoe has since garnered scores of fans from Latin America, East Asia, Australia, and now the Philippines. Appealing both to streetwear aficionados and island lifers the world over, the Hydro Moc has often been worn with brightly colored socks or on their own for outdoor activities at the beach, camping, and biking.
For a more easy-on, easy-off experience, the Hydro Slide provides the same kind of comfort but with more freedom on-foot, making it a perfect aftersport sandal. Last year saw the release of Black and White colorways of the slide. This year welcomes a women’s-only Burgundy colorway.
You can now shop the latest Hydro Moc and Hydro Slide colorways in Merrell concept stores nationwide, major department stores and online at their official webstorewww.merrell.com.ph.
As Spring draws near, so shall new luck. Bid farewell to what’s old with hope budding ahead. To set the Year of the Tiger off right, New World Makati Hotel has curated a series of exciting offers – including a relaxing room package, enticing dining experiences, and fun activities to share with family and friends. Rediscover what New World Makati Hotel has in store as we enter a New Year, and a New World.
Auspicious Stays
Welcome happiness and prosperity with the family with a Chinese New Year staycation offer. Enjoy safe and relaxing stays from January 28 to February 6, 2022. The package includes an overnight stay in a Residence Club Deluxe room with breakfast for two adults as well as a box of Jasmine’s signature handcrafted koi fish nian gao (tikoy).
Gifts of Good Fortune
Delight those that mean most with Jasmine’s best-selling handcrafted nian gao (tikoy) encased in a turquoise and gold box which come in the koi fish and classic round shapes priced at PHP1,088 and PHP988 nett, respectively. Bulk orders get a 20% discount with a minimum of 50 boxes and Club Epicure members receive a 10% discount.
No Chinese New Year feast is ever complete without a decadent dessert. The Shop offers its tangy and sweet combination of the Mandarin Orange Chocolate Cake, inspired by and shaped after the lucky gold coin, and made with white chocolate mousse, mandarin oranges, and a hint of cinnamon – perfect to share with friends and family. The Mandarin Orange Chocolate Cake is at PHP1,388 nett. A 48-hour lead time for orders is needed.
Express gratitude and well wishes to loved ones, friends, and associates with a thoughtfully-curated Chinese New Year hamper. The Prosperity Box includes items that can be used for Chinese New Year celebrations and more such as dried scallops, dried black mushrooms, Chinese sausage, Jasmine’s XO chili sauce, Sweetened cashew nuts, salted espresso cookies, fortune cookies, and a bottle of wine – priced at PHP8,800 nett. Orders must be placed 48 hours in advance and will be offered until February 12, 2022.
Chinese New Year Feasts
Set Menus
Jasmine highlights its premium Chinese cuisine befitting Lunar New Year celebrations. Two set menus offer dishes that signify prosperity, longevity, and happiness for the coming year. Set Menu 1 starts with the Salmon Yu Sheng salad, also known as the Prosperity Salad, followed by Imperial Peking duck (half) served the traditional way, Chicken asparagus soup, Pan-fried garoupa fillet with chili, garlic and coconut sauce, Wok-fried beef tenderloin in XO sauce, Deep-fried spare ribs with cantaloupe and sweet and sour sauce, Peking duck served the second way and Seafood fried rice with salted fish. The meal is concluded by three desserts – Glutinous rice dumpling with milk chocolate, Dark sugar coconut sticky rice cake, and Mango cream sago.
Set Menu 2 also begins with the Prosperity Salad and features the Suckling pig barbecued combination platter, Roasted duck (half), Assorted seafood conpoy bamboo pith soup, Steamed garoupa fillet with bean curd, garlic and vermicelli, Wok-fried scallops with chicken and XO chili sauce, Deep-fried spare ribs with crispy garlic and Stir-fried noodle with beef fillet and bean sprout, followed by desserts Steamed milky egg cream piggy buns, Dark sugar coconut sticky rice cake, and Mango cream pomelo.
Chef’s Recommendation
An a la carte selection of best-selling items will also be available under the Chef’s Recommendations menu, which comprises the Salmon Yu Sheng salad, Braised baby abalone with Chinese mushroom, Wok-fried prawn with chili, garlic and coconut sauce, Scallop with broccoli and XO sauce, Braised seafood with cucumber and sea moss, Wok-fried prawn with celery, Pan-fried garoupa fillet with chili, garlic and coconut sauce, and “Fujian” style stir-fried misua.
All You Can Eat Dim Sum
Jasmine’s sought after all-you-can-eat dim sum will be on offer as well, featuring all of the restaurant’s well-loved dishes such as Crispy pork belly, “Har gao” shrimp with bamboo shoot dumpling, “Xiao long bao” Shanghainese pork dumpling, “Siu Mai” pork and dried scallop, Seafood taro puff, Seafood cheese net spring roll, Barbecued pork pastry puff, and more.
Set Menus 1 and 2 are offered at PHP8,888 nett per table of four guests. Vegetarian set menus are also available. All-You-Can Eat Dim Sum is priced at PHP1,688 nett per person.
Celebrations at Home
Guests can likewise celebrate in the comfort and safety of home. For a minimum of ten guests, the Celebrations at Home package consists of ten of Jasmine’s signature dishes from Imperial Peking duck, Braised abalone mushroom with shiitake mushroom and premium oyster sauce, Wok-fried shrimp with pacific clam and broccoli, Fried garoupa fillet with chili and coconut sauce, Baked pork spare ribs with dried chili, black beans and harbour style, Yeung chow fried rice, and more, as well as desserts – Chilled mango cream sago and Glutinous dumpling with milk chocolate and peanut. The meal also includes Jasmine or oolong tea.
Celebrations at Home is ideal for ten guests and starts at PHP25,888 nett. For inquiries and reservations, guests can call +63288116888 or e-mail events.manila@newworldhotels.com.
New Year Celebrations
Gatherings to welcome the Lunar New Year are also made possible and worry-free with comprehensive Celebrations Packages that include Chinese banquet menus for 50 guests or more, venue use for five hours, one round of select beverages for all guests, five complimentary boxes of nian gao (tikoy), as well as audio and video set up.
Celebrations packages start at PHP91,888 nett for 50 guests. For inquiries and reservations, guests can call +63288116888 or e-mail events.manila@newworldhotels.com.
Go behind-the-stunts of Columbia Pictures’ Uncharted on the hardest action sequence Tom Holland’s ever made. Watch the Stunts Vignette below and experience the movie exclusively in Philippine cinemas on February 23.
Street-smart thief Nathan Drake (Tom Holland) is recruited by seasoned treasure hunter Victor “Sully” Sullivan (Mark Wahlberg) to recover a fortune lost by Ferdinand Magellan 500 years ago. What starts as a heist job for the duo becomes a globe-trotting, white-knuckle race to reach the prize before the ruthless Moncada (Antonio Banderas), who believes he and his family are the rightful heirs. If Nate and Sully can decipher the clues and solve one of the world’s oldest mysteries, they stand to find $5 billion in treasure and perhaps even Nate’s long-lost brother…but only if they can learn to work together.
Director Ruben Fleischer and Tom Holland on the set of Columbia Pictures UNCHARTED. Photo by: Clay Enos
Uncharted stars Tom Holland, Mark Wahlberg, Sophia Ali, Tati Gabrielle and Antonio Banderas
Directed by Ruben Fleischer. screenplay by Rafe Judkins and Art Marcum & Matt Holloway, screen story by Rafe Judkins, based on the PlayStation video game by Naughty Dog.
The film is produced by Charles Roven, Avi Arad, Alex Gartner, Ari Arad; the executive producers are Ruben Fleischer, Robert J. Dohrmann, David Bernad, Tom Holland, Asad Qizilbash, Carter Swan, Neil Druckmann, Evan Wells, Art Marcum and Matt Holloway.
In Philippine cinemas February 23, Uncharted is distributed by Columbia Pictures, the local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Use the hashtag #UnchartedMovie
Max’s Restaurant, the iconic Filipino restaurant chain famous for its Sarap-to-the-Bones® Fried Chicken is ending the month with two all-out sarap offers – Max’s All-You-Can plus a Double Up Deal on Solo Meals from January 28 to February 1 only.
All-Out on All-You-Can
This 2022, Max’s is bringing back its much-awaited All-You-Can promo. Fans can once again enjoy unlimited refills of their Max’s favorites for only P499.
Sarap-to-The-Bones® Fried Chicken: The classic Quarter Fried Chicken best enjoyed with Max’s Banana Ketchup with a dash of hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce
Max’s Sizzling Tofu: Delicious tofu cubes with chopped onions and bell peppers, sauteed in a special sauce, and topped with chili.
Chicken Sisig: A flavorful mix of chopped Max’s Fried Chicken and chicken liver, topped with slivers of chili fingers, onions, and celery.
Chicken Lumpiang Shanghai: Ground chicken and select spices rolled in lumpia wrapper and deep-fried to perfection.
Each serving also comes with plain rice to go with these Pinoy dishes. All-You-Can plate will be refilled after first serving is consumed. The offer is valid for dine-in transactions only in selected stores nationwide.
All-Out on Double Deal
Aside from Max’s All-You-Can, customers are in for another all-out sarap deal where they can double up their solo meals. Treat a friend or the whole family because this limited-time offer shouldn’t be missed. Guests can double up their order when they buy any of the following:
Best Plate: A hearty plate with of all of Max’s classic favorites — One-Piece Fried Chicken, Lumpiang Shanghai, Pancit Canton, Max’s Tofu, and its signature Caramel Bar®. Now it also comes with Corn Sisig, Tamarind Chicken Skin, and Java Rice
One-Piece Chicken: Classic One-Piece Fried Chicken served with Java Rice and crispy Tamarind Chicken. It also comes with a Max’s Caramel Bar®.
Giant Chicken Meatball: A delectable oversized Chicken Meatball drizzled with savory BBQ sauce. It’s served with Java Rice, Tamarind Chicken Skin, and a Sunny Side Up egg.
Chicken Chorizo: Max’s version of Chicken Chorizo is packed with flavor and drizzled with rich sisig sauce. Each order comes with Java Rice, Tamarind Chicken Skin, and one Sunny Side Up egg.
Other solo meals such as Bangus Rice Bowl, Chicken Sisig Rice Bowl, Max’s Tofu Rice Bowl, and Shanghai Rice Bowl are also included in the promo. Guests can also add one or two side dishes to the different solo meals. Choices are Max’s Tofu, Corn Sisig, Eggplant & Tofu, Mushroom Slapicao, Sweet and Spicy Tofu, Chicken Pancit Canton, Mini Fried Ubod, Mini Fresh Ubod, Chicken Sisig Salad and Coleslaw.
Promo is exclusively for take-out or delivery via delivery.maxschicken.com or 888-79000 (Metro Manila).
For more information, visit the official Facebook page at @MaxsRestaurant and use the hashtag #MaxsAllOutSarap.
Paramount Pictures has just announced that its US No.1 box-office hit Scream will hold special sneak previews in selected cinemas nationwide on Tuesday, February 1. Horror fans are advised to check with their favorite theaters for the screening hours and ticket prices.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnUeWdf3T6I
Scream, which opens wide in Philippine cinemas on February 2, has been rated R-16 Without Cuts by the Movie & Television Review & Classification Board (MTRCB). Fans are guaranteed to see the film in its integral, original version, complete with all the “strong language, gore, and graphic depiction of murders.” As Ben Travis of Empire Magazine writes, “In an era of elevated horror, it’s a gloriously gory basement party.”
Twenty-five years after a streak of brutal murders shocked the quiet town of Woodsboro, a new killer has donned the Ghostface mask and begins targeting a group of teenagers to resurrect secrets from the town’s deadly past. Neve Campbell (“Sidney Prescott”), Courteney Cox (“Gale Weathers”) and David Arquette (“Dewey Riley”) return to their iconic roles in “Scream” alongside Melissa Barrera, Kyle Gallner, Mason Gooding, Mikey Madison, Dylan Minnette, Jenna Ortega, Jack Quaid, Marley Shelton, Jasmin Savoy Brown, and Sonia Ammar.
Scream is directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler Gillett of the filmmaking group Radio Silence (Ready or Not, V/H/S). The film is written by James Vanderbilt & Guy Busick, based on the characters created by Kevin Williamson.
Scream is a long-running genre-busting horror franchise which generated four feature films including Scream (1996), Scream 2 (1997), Scream 3 (2000) and Scream 4 (2011). Directed by famed “maestro of horror,” the late Wes Craven, the films went on to gross more than $600 million in worldwide box office receipts. Williamson wrote the original film as well as Scream 2 and Scream 4.
In Philippine cinemas February 2, Scream is distributed by Paramount Pictures through Columbia Pictures. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube. Connect with #ScreamMovie and tag paramountpicsph.
Academics, artists, and everyone interested in the great William Shakespeare must not miss the upcoming webinar series titled To Double Business Bound: Shakespeare as Academic and Artistic Practice.
Happening every 5 PM from January 26 to 28 via Zoom, this webinar series is set to explore the intersections between academic and artistic practices around Shakespeare, and asks how these might work in a Philippine context. Contrary to seeing the work of Shakespeare scholars and theater practitioners as separate spheres, the series will interrogate and capitalize upon the synergies between them.
The webinar series also features speakers from leading academic and theatrical institutions in both the Philippines and the UK, including the Shakespeare Institute at Stratford-Upon-Avon of the University of Birmingham, and the Royal Shakespeare Company. Check out the speakers and their schedules below:
This 3-day webinar series invites all teachers, students, playwrights, and actors interested in Shakespeare. Whether they engage with the plays in the classroom or the theater, on the page or in performance, they can benefit from the insight of both academics and/or practicing artists who can speak to the affordances and challenges of being “to double business bound.”
For more details, visit the event’s page on Facebook. Click here to register for the webinar series.
Beginning the year with a generous heart and well-meaning intentions sets the stage for one to fully enjoy and embrace the days to come. At Marco Polo Ortigas, Manila, holiday celebrations continue with the coming Lunar New Year on 1 February 2022. The Year of the Water Tiger, as celestial traditions indicate, is a time of self-reflection and insight which can bring about positive change and stronger relationships. It is for this reason that Marco Polo Ortigas, Manila encourages guests to start 2022 with the traditional symbol of prosperity and good luck, the nian gao (tikoy). These glutinous rice cakes are best shared and enjoyed with friends and loved ones as part of their Lunar New Year festivities.
Lung Hin’s premium Signature Nian Gao are available in the following flavors and sizes: The Double Gold Bar Nian Gao (800 grams) is available at PHP 2,268, and may be enjoyed in either Red Dates Sugar flavor or a combination of Red Dates Sugar and Fortune Orange flavors; while both the Red Dates Sugar Round Nian Gao and the Fortune Orange Round Nian Gao are priced at PHP 1,658 for every 600-gram set. Prices indicated are inclusive of local taxes and applicable charges.
Aside from placing direct orders at Lung Hin on Level 44 of Marco Polo Ortigas Manila, guests may also reserve their Signature Nian Gao via this link.
Guests who wish to feast on Lung Hin’s authentic Cantonese specialties may also look forward to enjoying culinary classics befitting this joyous season. Among the a la carte dishes available for Lunar New Year include the Prosperity Toss with Salmon Yu Sheng, Dong Po-style Braised Pork, and Baked King Prawns with Cheese in Supreme Broth. Set menus are also available for guests dining in the restaurant, as well as for takeaway (with three days minimum notice). More details about Lung Hin’s culinary selections via this link.
For more information about Lung Hin’s Signature Nian Gao and its, please call (+632) 7720 7777 or email restaurant.mnl@marcopolohotels.com. Please log-on to marcopolohotels.com for more details on the Hotel’s ongoing promotions. Subscribe to updates via social media through the Hotel’s official social media accounts: facebook.com/MarcoPoloOrtigasManila and @MarcoPoloManila on Twitter and Instagram.
From the creator of Downton Abbey, the upcoming new HBO original series The Gilded Agetransports you back to New York City in the 1880s, where the fantastically rich individuals get embroiled in a social war during a period of immense economic change.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JR6BBun8bNM
The Gilded Age premieres Tuesday, January 25 at 10am exclusively on HBO GO and HBO, with a same day encore at 10pm on HBO. Subsequent episodes will debut every Tuesday.
That’s right, Asia’s Romantic Balladeer Christian Bautista and Asia’s Limitless Star Julie Anne San Jose continue to expand their repertoire with the release of their brand new collab track, “Everybody Hurts” under Universal Records.
The very special song is a perfectly blended mix of pensive harmonies and cathartic vocals from the two multi-awarded OPM icons. The collab track was immaculately produced by a Swedish production company who also managed to work with acts like BTS, Icono Pop, Red Velvet, The Veronicas, TWICE, and many others.
“Everybody Hurts” features the theme of perseverance and positivity – something that the world needs more than ever right now. The song lays bare the struggles of people who face harsh realities each and every day. While today’s society really needs heroes and some of us are given a great gift of persistence, resilience, and fortitude, we’re not totally invincible. Even the strongest and most capable person gets hurt and needs saving.
The song provides listeners a dose of inspiration and reassurance that everybody may feel hurt and down sometimes, but you’ll surely find better days if you keep your head up high. It’s a great tune to remind you of your worth and when you need to pick yourself up.
This latest release is not the first collab track from Christian and Julie Anne. Back in 2015, they teamed up for their rendition of “Cruisin”, which got nominated for Favorite Remake at the MYX Music Awards 2016. Likewise, the two worked together in their major concert titled “The Sweetheart and The Balladeer” and headlined an online musical narrative series called “Still” last year.
“Everybody Hurts” is available for streaming on Apple Music, Spotify and all digital platforms starting January 21, 2022 under Universal Records.
It’s a new year, and along with it comes a brand-new opportunity to seize the moment and do even better than the year before.
Whether you want to organize your life in the new year or start creating more out of your inspirations, Brother has your back to help you kick 2022 off in the right way.
1. Brother Creative Center
2022 is a good time as any to let your creative juices flow, and if you’re looking for a place to get started, why not try the Brother Creative Center? The Creative Center is a free online portal that has hundreds of ready-made templates for various occasions and purposes, all editable to your heart’s delight. Explore the different categories and try out different printables from planners, organizers, lists, calendars, to even games and educational activities.
2. Brother Ink Tank printers
DCP-T420W Ink Tank Printer
Whether you’re printing your own creative work or making use of Brother’s ready-to-print designs, bring them to life with your trusted Brother printer. A great model for home use is the DCP-T420W, which easily print everything you create with dazzling vividness and clarity while keeping maintenance costs down. Its wireless feature means you can print anywhere at home with your desktop or mobile devices! It’s not hard to be in the mood to be productive when you’ve got a reliable printer at your side! Explore more of Brother’s Ink tank printers at https://www.brother.com.ph/en/contents/refillinktankprinter.
3. Brother SDX1200 Scan N’ Cut machine
Ready to take your creations to the next level? The Brother SDX1200 Scan N’ Cut is the perfect hobby machine that rounds out your craft. Scan anything with its built-in scanner that captures up to 300 DPI, and cuts paper to these designs with its blade sensor technology. You’ll be amazed at what it can do! The Brother Creative Center is also filled with decors and displays that you can DIY, and with the help of the Scan N’ Cut, there’s no limit to what you can create to make it a fun, inspired year.
With all of these tools you can use, it won’t be hard to get started on a creative 2022! Head to your nearest authorized Brother dealer to get your own Brother machine today!
