Author: Press Release

  • Start the Year of the Tiger with the McDonald’s App’s Swerte Deals!

    There’s no better way to ring in the Chinese New Year than with lucky deals from McDonald’s! Bringing back the nostalgia and memories of traditional McDonald’s angpaos, the much-awaited coupons in celebration of the Chinese New Year festivities are now digital. From January 29 to February 28, 2022, customers can enjoy great fortune through the Swerte Deals available in the McDonald’s App.

    Celebrate Chinese New Year with McDonalds Swerte Deals

    The McDonald’s App, which offers exclusive deals and offers all year round, joins in on a celebration of a prosperous Year of the Tiger through the Chinese New Year Swerte Deals Festival. Just download the McDonald’s App to enjoy a variety of big discounts up to 34% or Php 50 OFF on McDonald’s favorites:

    • Squeeze in a quick fix merienda with the McCrispy Chicken Sandwich Meal only at P55
    • Satisfy the craving for something crispy, juicy, and saucy with the McCrispy Chicken Fillet Ala King Meal for P59
    • Treat your tummy to a 1-pc best-tasting Chicken McDo with Regular Fries Meal for only P99
    • Indulge in the delicious and filling Triple Cheeseburger Solo only at P99 (that’s Php 50 OFF!)
    • …and so much more!

    Welcome new beginnings and attract signs of swerte to bring you luck and a prosperous year ahead! Stay tuned for more exciting activities this Chinese New Year by downloading the McDonald’s App on the App Store and Google Play Store. Claim these Swerte Deals on the App via Drive-Thru, Take Out, or Dine-In! 

  • Rockwell Invites the Fortune of the Brave with Spring Festival 2022

    Rockwell kicks off 2022 by celebrating traditions that afford the community ways to connect meaningfully and gleefully.

    First up: the Chinese New Year Festivities. It’s the Year of the Water Tiger, one that’s known for its fluidity and flexibility. Rockwell will mark this new beginning with retail patrons, within the safe confines of their homes, or at Rockwell’s malls. 

    Rockwell CNY Main Art

    From January 28 to February 1, 2022, Power Plant Mall’s annual traditions such as the highly-anticipated Spring Festival Fair will be back at the South Court, R1 Level. Heart Factory Accessories, Touch of Craft, and Paul Raymond Studio will showcase their uniquely crafted gifting items, lucky charms and crystals. Chinese delicacies from Polland Hopia will also be available at the fair. 

    Rockwell CNY 2022

    The Chinese New Year wouldn’t be complete without fabulous dining. Shoppers can celebrate at 8 Treasures, located at the P1 Level in Power Plant Mall and the G/F of Santolan Town Plaza, and try out their delectable roast platters. 

    To boost the positive energy for the year, more crystal companions can be found at Accessory Lab, at the R2 Level. 

    Santolan Town Plaza CNY

    The Rockwell community in San Juan are in for exciting treats. Santolan Town Plaza continues its Rockwellist Tote promo for purchases until January 31, 2022. Those who spend at least 5,000.00 from February 1 to 6, 2022 will get a chance to win angpao surprises. Arton Strip, Rockwell’s newest retail property in Katipunan, also has prizes in store for their regulars. 

    Customers can look forward to a year filled with fortune. They can welcome the year with special jade plants available at The Fruit Stand by Rockwell at the P1 Level, and on shop.TheRockwellist.com. Shopping safely from home is made possible, as assorted gift sets from Kee Wah Bakery are available on the site. These can also be purchased via Rockwell On-Demand, Rockwell’s buying assistance service. 

    A great deal of excitement awaits avid Rockwellists this 2022, as more rewards will be coming their way soon. Tune in to their Facebook and Instagram pages. 

  • Have a Sweet February with M Bakery’s Valentine Desserts

    No matter what anyone has planned for Valentine’s Day, M Bakery has everything consumers need to make this year’s extra sweet, including their new, limited-time exclusives, beginning February 1. 

    M Bakery Valentine Products Group Shot

    A Batch Made in Heaven

    M Bakery introduces the newest flavor for its world-famous pudding this love month: Chocolate Covered Strawberry Pudding. This limited-time decadent treat is made with oven-roasted strawberries, pieces of chocolate cake, chocolate ganache, and vanilla pudding. It tastes just like a chocolate-covered strawberry and makes the perfect gift for your sweetheart. Purchase a giant tub to enjoy while watching favorite V-Day movies or choose the smaller cups that can easily be shared with others. 

    Chocolate Covered Strawberry Pudding

    An Instant Valentine’s Classic

    Chocolate Covered Strawberry Brownie Bites
    Chocolate Covered Strawberry Brownie Bites

    Also enjoy M Bakery’s Chocolate Covered Strawberry Brownie Bites that are the ultimate sweet treat this Valentine’s. Enjoy every bite of this mini version of M Bakery’s double-fudge brownie bite base, topped with strawberry meringue buttercream, covered in rich, melted chocolate, and finished off with mini heart quins.  Get a dozen for Php 1,140. 

    Say It with Cakes and Cupcakes!

    Rose Cupcakes
    Rose Cupcakes

    A dozen roses has never been this delicious! M Bakery’s Rose Cupcakes are delicately piped with vanilla buttercream roses in red, white, or pink over the choice of a classic vanilla, chocolate, or red velvet cupcake. Get a box of 6 for Php 990. 

    Want something more romantic? Get a box of their Valentine’s Day Cupcakes that comes with two each of their vanilla, chocolate, and red velvet cupcakes topped with vanilla and chocolate buttercream and assorted Valentine’s Day decorations. Avail of a box of 6 for Php 1,140. 

    Mini
    Mini Valentine’s Day Cupcakes

    For the cupcake aficionado looking for that perfect cupcake-to-icing ratio with every bite, go for M Bakery’s Mini Valentine’s Day Cupcakes. They come in one-dozen boxes are an assortment of classic chocolate and vanilla bite-sized cupcakes topped with chocolate and pink vanilla buttercream icing speckled with mini candy hearts. Avail of the dozen mini cupcakes for Php 840. 

    Express love with each Heart Sugar Cookie that comes in three heart-shaped butter sugar cookies covered in red and pink sanding sugar. No more delicious way to give one’s heart. The set of three is available for Php 150. 

    Looking for a “grand gesture” kind of gift? Choose either the vanilla or chocolate Valentine’s Cake that is available in two sizes: 6” at Php 2,350 and 9” at Php 2,950.

    “Best of M Bakery” Date Night Sampler Pack

    Sampler
    Date Night

    Whether you’re spending Valentine’s Day at home or outside, M Bakery’s sampler pack will surely make your day a lot sweeter. This indulgent bundle contains two Classic Cupcakes plus two cups of their new Chocolate Covered Strawberry Pudding. 

    For those wanting to give their family and friends freedom to follow their craving of the day on Valentine’s Day, we recommend the exclusive M Bakery Gift certificates which are available in Php 500 and Php 1,000 denominations. 

    Drop by the main store at Lower Ground, Unit #23 5th Avenue corner 28th Street, One Bonifacio High Street Mall, Bonifacio Global City or call (+632) 847-9829 or (+63) 917-633-1718 to get your baked treats, join a class, or to place your advance orders. 

    Visit M Bakery at the 2nd floor across Uniqlo store at the Power Plant Mall in Rockwell, Makati City or call +639178221262 to place your advance orders. You may also find M Bakery on GrabFood, Food Panda and Pick.A.Roo. To learn more about M Bakery’s new Christmas products and treats, follow M Bakery on Facebook or Instagram. 

  • Xiaomi Announces Redmi Note 11 Series for International Markets

    Xiaomi today announced Redmi Note 11 series for international markets, pushing forward the legacy of Redmi Note series with four all-new devices: Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 11 Pro, Redmi Note 11S and Redmi Note 11. Rising to the challenge to bring even stronger specs and features, Redmi Note 11 series again brings powerful upgrades to its camera system, charging speed, display, and SoC—making flagship-level smartphone performance more accessible than before. Also announced today, the brand-new Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 series, starting at PHP 6,999.

    Flagship-level camera setup to deliver outstanding photography

    Raising up the flagship camera experience, Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 11 Pro, and Redmi Note 11S once again feature 108MP primary sensors, allowing you to capture and share moments of your life in high resolution and true-to-life details. Utilizing the Samsung HM2 sensor with a large 1/1.52″ sensor size, the main camera leverages 9-in-1 pixel binning technology as well as dual native ISO to deliver incredible images with higher dynamic range and colour performance, with excellent results even in dim light. The 8MP ultra-wide angle camera extends your perspective with a 118-degree viewing angle, and the 2MP macro camera captures fine details from up close. Additionally, the 2MP depth camera on Redmi Note 11 Pro, Redmi Note 11S and Redmi Note 11 allows you to create a natural bokeh effect for your portrait shots. The front of Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 11 Pro and Redmi Note 11S feature a 16MP front camera that can capture clear, natural-looking selfies. 

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    FHD+ AMOLED DotDisplay with up to 120Hz refresh rate & trendy flat-edge body

    Boasting a high refresh rate up to 120Hz and a touch sampling rate up to 360Hz, Redmi Note 11 series enhances your screen experience with smoother animations and lag-free transitions, while also registering more precise finger touches. With a screen size of 6.67-inch and 6.43-inch, the series is equipped with a FHD+ AMOLED DotDisplay featuring DCI-P3 wide color gamut, provides more vibrant colours and details, while also reaching as much as 1200 nits to ensure the screen’s clarity even in bright daylight.

    The beautiful display is packed into a trendy flat-edge body design. Plus, with dual super linear speakers located at the top and bottom of the phone, Redmi Note 11 series offers a complete entertainment experience with immersive stereo sound for gaming or watching videos.

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    Speedy and powerful performance at all fonts

    Raising up its performance, Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G is powered by the advanced octa-core processor Snapdragon® 695. This chipset offers 5G connectivity and superb performance, thanks to the flagship-level 6nm technology and clock speed up to 2.2 GHz . Redmi Note 11 Pro and Redmi Note 11S rise to the challenge with advanced octa-core MediaTek Helio G96 processor and up to 8GB of RAM. Redmi Note 11 is equipped with a Snapdragon® 680 processor built using flagship-level 6nm process to deliver superior performance while conserving power. Additionally, all four Redmi Note 11 series devices equip you with a 5,000mAh large-capacity battery. Alongside this exceptional battery capacity is Xiaomi flagship-level 67W turbo charging in Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 11 Pro, which take as little as 15 minutes to fill 50% of battery*. Redmi Note 11S and Redmi Note 11 feature 33W Pro fast charging, allowing you to charge to100% in around an hour*.

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    Market availability:

    Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 11 Pro and Redmi Note 11S come in three variants – 6GB+64GB, 6GB+128GB and 8GB+128GB. Redmi Note 11 comes in three variants – 4GB+64GB, 4GB+128GB and 6GB+128GB. All will be available for purchase via Xiaomi’s official sales channels as early as February 11, 2022 in the Philippines.

    Breathe clean, breathe healthy: Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Series

    Celebrating over 16 million shipments worldwide***, Xiaomi today upgraded its widely-acclaimed Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier Series with three new variants – Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Pro, 4, and 4 Lite. The brand-new series promises Xiaomi Fans a healthier, cleaner, and reduced-allergen indoor air environment year-round, with options for different home spaces and family needs. 

    The top variant, Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Pro, features a 3-in-1 filtration system that combines electrostatic charge and mechanical filtration technologies to trap 99.97% of air pollutants as small as 0.3 microns****. So whether its pet dander, cotton fiber, or other pollutants, Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Pro will have you covered.

    To ensure maximized filtration efficiency, the Pro model newly integrates both PM2.5 and PM10 sensors to precisely detect inhalable particles of different sizes. An ionizer has been added to help capture floating pollutants. Alongside this, Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Pro offers 500m3/h PCADR and 185m3/h FCADR, meaning it can filter the air of a 40m2 living room entirely every 15 minutes.

    On top of powerful filtering performance, Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Pro also offers a largely enhanced user experience. its sleek design and low-noise running mode at night make sure it blends perfectly into users’ modern homes and life. A crystal-clear OLED touch display allows for quick viewing of AQI, temperature, and humidity statistics at a glance, and quick adjustments in just a few taps. Users can also remotely control the device using Xiaomi Home App, effortlessly scheduling purification routines and behaviour, setting up automation with other IoT devices, viewing filter usage status, and more. Voice commands are also supported with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. Priced at PHP 11,999 , PHP8,999, PHP 6,999 respectively, Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Pro, 4, and 4 Lite will be available for purchase at the Lazada Local Flagship Store starting February 11, 2022 in the Philippines.

  • ROIDMI’s Cordless Vacuum Cleaners Are Now in PH

    ROIDMI, the leader of the cordless vacuum cleaner industry in China, is now in the Philippines.  

    ROIDMI is a part of the Xiaomi ecosystem and has over 400 technical patents and 10 design awards including iF, Red Dot and Good Design awards.

    ROIDMI 1

    Sold in over 80 countries, ROIDMI offers quality hi-tech consumer products perfect for different home needs.

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    ROIDMI X30 VX Self-cleaning Cordless Vacuum and Wipe Cleaner

    The ROIDMI X30 VX has a 2-in-1 vacuum and wipes cleaning function. The wipe function serves two purposes—dry mopping and wet wiping of floors. It has a 120,000 rpm digital brushless motor with a suction power of 150W while the mops rotate at 200 rpm with a wiping speed of 10m2/min.

    The ROIDMI X30 VX is powered by high-capacity power lithium batteries and it can run for 80 minutes on eco mode, 35 minutes on standard mode, and 10 minutes on boost mode. The ROIDMI X30 VX also comes with a one-button press self-cleaning station for a hands-free mop cleaning and drying experience.

    ROIDMI X30 Pro Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

    The ROIDMI X30 Pro synchronizes vacuuming, mopping and sterilizing, because of the ZiWei Sterilization System. It has a NEX-V roller brush perfect for vacuuming floors and carpets and a magnetic water tank module that can be attached when mopping. The ZiWei Sterilization System sterilizes the floor so your home stays clean and free from viruses. 

    The ROIDMI X30 Pro, which has a runtime of 70 minutes, also has a LED light that illuminates when you’re cleaning dark areas and corners for full visibility.

    ROIDMI X20

    ROIDMI X20 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

    The ROIDMI X20 is an aesthetically-pleasing 2-in-1 function vacuum cleaner that can simultaneously vacuum and mop. It has a 120,000 rpm digital brushless motor and a runtime of 65 minutes.  It comes with a NEX-V roller brush suitable for vacuuming floors and carpets. It also has a magnetic water tank module that can be attached when mopping. It also has an LED light that illuminates when cleaning dark areas and corners for full visibility.

    ROIDMI S2

    ROIDMI S2 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

    The ROIDMI S2 is a lightweight model with the main unit weighing only 1.5kg with a 270 0 handle design for easier and comfortable use. The S2 incorporates a 110,000 rpm digital brushless motor and a 130W strong suction power. It has a soft roller brush suitable for vacuuming floors and carpets. It has a magnetic water tank module that can be attached when mopping. This vacuum cleaner has a runtime of 60 minutes on eco mode, 40 minutes on standard mode and, 10 minutes on boost mode.

    ROIDMI Z1 Air

    ROIDMI Z1 Air Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

    The ROIDMI Z1 Air integrates a 100,000 rpm digital brushless motor which provides 110W suction power. At 1.55kg, is lightweight so it is convenient for single-hand use. The Z1 Air has a runtime of 60 minutes on a single charge.

    All the ROIDMI models mentioned above have a multi-layer air filtration system that traps the previously vacuumed dust and prevents it from being released back into the air. It also comes with a wall-mount dock which can be used for charging and storage purposes.

    Also comes with supporting accessories such as the crevice tool, wide nozzle, extension hose, mattress brush among other tools to meet most home cleaning needs.

    *The supporting accessories may vary depending on the product.

    The ROIDMI X30 VX, X30 Pro, X20, and S2 cordless vacuum cleaners have LED display screens and all support the ROIDMI smart app connection to the mobile phone via Bluetooth.  The app connection enables you to check the main unit power, cleaning time, dust full and filter replacement reminders through the app to achieve the best cleaning experience.

    Availability 

    All ROIDMI vacuum cleaners can be purchased at the brand’s Flagship Store in Lazada and the Official Store in Shopee Mall. For more information, you may visit their FB page – RoidmiPH. 

  • Celebrate Chinese New Year 2022 With These Deals at Hotel Okura Manila

    Celebrate new beginnings with a Chinese New Year getaway at Hotel Okura Manila and a special seasonal bento from signature Japanese fine dining restaurant Yamazato. 

    Relax, recharge, and usher in the auspicious Year of the Tiger with a minimum of two nights’ stay at one of the hotel’s elegant and spacious rooms. The offers includes room accommodation in either a Deluxe Room (PHP 10,000 nett per night) or Hinoki-yu Room (PHP 12,000 nett per night), welcome amenity, daily sumptuous breakfast for two, Yamazato seasonal lunch bento for two (once per stay), 20% discount on In-room Dining and Pool Bar menus, and access to the fitness center and outdoor swimming pool. 

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    Book this exclusive room offer for a minimum of two nights until February 4, 2022 for stay dates from January 30 until February 6, 2022.

    To know more about the room offer, visit https://www.hotelokuramanila.com/offers/lunar-new-year-package

    Yamazato Lunar New Year Bento

    Enjoy the Lunar New Year bento, which highlights signature dish buta kakuni (braised pork belly with Yamazato’s original sauce), deep-fried vegetable spring rolls with ponzu, and cold black sesame soup with sweet red beans. Available from January 31 to February 6, 2022 for lunch (11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) and dinner (5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.).

    Yamazato Lunar New Year Bento 2022
  • Going Solo? Satisfy Your Pizza & Chicken Wing Cravings with Pizza Hut’s Newest My Box Offers

    Whenever we eat pizza together with wings, it’s usually when we hang out with family and friends, bonding with them over good food and great stories. But what about those moments when you just want to eat pizza and wings by yourself—you know, when you’re really, really hungry, or when you want to mend your broken heart, or fill the void inside you?

    Now you can #gofortheWINg even when ordering pizza just for yourself, because Pizza Hut is rolling out three new irresistible My Box combos featuring the savory yet sweet WingStreet Honey BBQ wings to go with your favorite Pan Pizza and sides!

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    Get lost in a medley of flavors and textures with My Box Combo A, which comes with 1 Personal Pan Pizza, 2 pieces of WingStreet Honey BBQ wings, and a side of Crispy Fries. 

    Enjoy your pizza and wings together with an Italian classic with My Box Combo B, which comes with 1 Personal Pan Pizza, 2 pieces of WingStreet Honey BBQ wings, and a single serving of Spaghetti Bolognese.

    If you want something more comforting and homey, you can also for My Box Combo C, which comes with 1 Personal Pan Pizza 2 pieces of WingStreet Honey BBQ wings, and a single serving of Mushroom Soup.

    For these My Box sets, you’ll be able to choose among three all-time favorite flavors for your Personal Pan Pizza: Hawaiian Supreme, Pepperoni Lovers, or Cheese Lovers! All three sets are priced at P299 (P329 with GrabFood, foodpanda, and Pickaroo) each, and will be available from January 25.

    That’s not all! You can make your My Box meals even more satisfying with three sumptuous add-ons for as low as P25. Switch it up and try something new whenever you order for a meal experience that’s as unique as it is satisfying every time! 

    Refresh after every bite with a 12oz cup of ice-cold and fizzy Pepsi for an additional P25 (P30 with delivery partners). Add more meaty goodness to your feast with 2 pieces of Sausage Rolls for an additional P55 (P60 with delivery partners). End your meal on a sweet note with 6 pieces of KitKat Pops for an additional P45 (P50 with delivery partners).

    Give in to your craving and order your Pizza Hut favorites any time by visiting your nearest branch for dine-in and take-out orders, or have your meal delivered straight to your doorstep by calling the 8911-1111 hotline, by visiting www.pizzahut.com.ph, or by logging on to the Pizza Hut Mobile App, available for Android and iOS. You can also order for delivery via Pizza Hut’s official delivery partners GrabFood, foodpanda, and Pickaroo!

    Don’t miss out on the latest news, updates, and deals from Pizza Hut by following and giving the brand a like on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

  • Score Up to 48% Discounts on OPPO’s Lunar New Year Promo

    It’s time to welcome the Lunar New Year and attract all the luck you need for the Year of the Tiger. Giving you the good fortune you’re looking for, global smart device brand OPPO is kicking off the new year with back-to-back promos through Lazada, Shopee, and even its Service Centers nationwide.

    OPPO Lunar New Year and 2.2 Sale

    On February 1, you can get up to 48% off your favorite OPPO gadgets, including bestselling Reno Series and A Series smartphones, OPPO Band B1, Enco X earphones and more, when you buy through the Legit sa Lazmall Sale and Shopee’s CNY Sale. Buyers during this limited period can also avail of free shipping and get Php200 vouchers for a minimum spend of Php9999. Plus, you can take home a free pair of G25 earphones with every purchase of Reno6. 

    The luck doesn’t stop there – OPPO is also offering its existing users a special treat at its Service Centers. On January 31 and February 2, customers who visit any OPPO Service Center nationwide can choose from a selection of three lucky angpaos, one for each successful repair. These angpaos contain a free prize to take home, including headsets, chargers and USB cables. 

    Double the offers for 2.2

    Greeting the lunar new year also comes with more offers and freebies with the 2.2 sale on Lazada and Shopee! Enjoy up to 56% off on participating OPPO gadgets from February 2-6, 2022 – that’s four more days of discounts and giveaways!

    Try your new year luck during the first hour of the sale to get a free pair of G25 earphones for every purchase of OPPO smartphones. Shoppers during the whole duration of the sale can also get a free DITO sim card with every mobile phone purchase. 

    Shop ‘til you drop on OPPO gadgets and claim store-wide vouchers valued at Php400 and Php200 for a minimum spend of Php14999 and Php999 respectively. Claim your free shipping vouchers of Php55 off on Lazada and Php50 off on Shopee for a minimum spend of Php500. Tune into the OPPO-exclusive livestreams on Lazada and Shopee on February 1 and 2 to get additional Php100 peso vouchers, valid for a minimum spend of Php4999.

    Kick off the Year of the Tiger with all the luck on your side with OPPO’s Lunar New Year and 2.2 promos! 

    For more information, visit OPPO’s official stores on Lazada and Shopee, and the OPPO Philippines’ Facebook page.

  • WATCH: Tom Holland’s High-Octane Action Film ‘Uncharted’ Drops Final Trailer

    In a race for $5 billion, be careful who you trust. Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg star in Columbia Pictures’ new action-adventure Uncharted. Watch the film’s Final Trailer below and experience the movie exclusively in Philippine cinemas on February 23.

    Street-smart Nathan Drake (Tom Holland) is recruited by seasoned treasure hunter Victor “Sully” Sullivan (Mark Wahlberg) to recover a fortune amassed by Ferdinand Magellan and lost 500 years ago by the House of Moncada. What starts as a heist job for the duo becomes a globe-trotting, white-knuckle race to reach the prize before the ruthless Santiago 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. 

    Uncharted stars Tom Holland, Mark Wahlberg, Sophia Ali, Tati Gabrielle and Antonio Banderas

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    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.

    Uncharted is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International.  Use the hashtag #UnchartedMovie

  • Listen to these OPM songs to Still move forward in 2022

    The new year marks an opportunity for us to begin again, start fresh, and a chance to be better; but sometimes, it can feel like we’re still stuck in the same situation as before. To help us look ahead on our new journeys with hope and optimism, Viu Philippines released the complete official soundtrack of its first Viu Original, Still. Comprised of 13 OPM tracks, the powerful and poignant songs capture the stories of each character and take us on a journey where they strive to prove that they still have a voice – that they still matter – even as their lives are intertwined and forever changed from the pandemic.

    Still is an eight-part Viu Original musical narrative designed to move you to move forward through song and stage. The story was produced during the pandemic, a time when we were deprived of our normal way of life, and the songs were written to tell the story of today’s generation and inspire us to still keep going. 

    Listen to these OPM songs to Still move forward in 2022

    These songs that still matter today were created and composed by Nica Del Rosario (composer of the hit song Tala), Matthew Chang (musical director and composer of Dekada ‘70) Mike Shimamoto (Viu cast member, singer-songwriter, and founder of Haru), and Flipmusic (a local production house that delivers global competitive sound and audio solutions).  

    Chang composed Babangon Pilipinas to tell our resilience story. Sung by Gabby Pangilinan, his intention was to show that we can uplift each other despite life’s challenges. There’s also Paalala Para Sa’yo, a song that reminds everyone to love yourself, especially during these hard times. According to Chang, the songs were derived from the Filipino trait of being selfless but, we need to always see our worth so we can better love and help other people.

    Sumandali, composed by Shimamoto, is a pandemic anthem—a song that speaks of our shared pain during the pandemic, but the silver lining is that we learned to lean on each other. It was the voiceless exchanges of support that helped us find a place to take a break and breathe. He also wrote Panahon as a gift to a loved one who was feeling lost and hopeless. It reminds us that no matter how dark the night gets, we hold on and we hope for a new day.

    Del Rosario created Bagong Mundo, 50 days after the quarantine was announced last 2020. “I watched all my plans and dreams suddenly go into limbo. The song was cathartic for me because I poured what my heart was feeling to it,” she recalls. She also wrote Muli as a tribute to all the frontliners and OFWs who are working hard for the country and their loved ones. The song ultimately represents the love that family can give, whether it’s the one you were born into or the one that you chose.

    “We can relate to all the songs but what struck us the most is Mundo, Umikot Ka. There are times when you get tired of everything that is going on with your life, but you are not alone. You just have let it all out and express what you truly feel. You can sing this song from the top of your lungs and afterwards you’ll feel way better,”shared Chang and Del Rosario. 

    Tuloy Ka Lang is a song that can also resonate with all of us. “We’ve experienced anxiety, frustrations, challenges, and the feeling of being lost. Still, we learned to find a sense of change and maturity, a grounded and unshakeable sense of hope. Kahit sa dilim, at sa lamig, at sa lalim ng gabi. Huwag kang bibitaw,” Shimamoto added.

    Listen to these OPM songs to Still move forward in 2022

    This 2022, Still hopes to be a source of strength for the quarantine generation and to let their voices be heard. Listen to the complete official soundtrack of Still: A Viu Original Musical Narrative Series today, now available on Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, and Tidal. All eight episodes of Still are also available on Viu! Download the Viu app now on App Store, Google Play and selected Smart TVs, or visit www.viu.com. 

    To stay updated on the latest news and releases, like and follow Viu Philippines on Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram, and follow the hashtag, #ViuStillSeries.