Chroma is a fundraiser event to be held on International Dance Day, April 29, that will highlight I-SA’s goal and vision by presenting high-quality, creative, and innovative dance acts from both inside and outside the institution. This event will be live-streamed on I-SA’s Facebook Page, which will comprise pre-recorded dance performances of I-SA performers and the organizations they have collaborated with to exhibit the dancers’ diverse abilities and skills.
Make sure to participate on their raffle event to win exciting vouchers and prices!
Follow their social media pages as you wait for more information about this exciting and big night to remember: Facebook: I-SA Dance Organization Instagram: @isadanceorg #DanceToYourOwnRhythm #UnitingThroughDance #DareToInspire
Batangas-born fashion designer, Jessan Macatangay, is making international headlines once again after bringing home the coveted L’Oreal Professionnel Womenswear Creative Award during Central Saint Martins’ (CSM) MA Fashion Graduation Show. The said award is bestowed only to CSM’s MA Fashion Class graduates with the best collection. Past winners include Kim Jones, Grace Wales Bonner, Christopher Kane, Mary Katrantzou, Molly Goddard, and Craig Green. This year’s judges include British Vogue’s Fashion Director, Julia Sarr-Jamois, Market Editor of WWD, Tianwei Zhang, and Fashion Features Director of I-D, Osman Ahmed.
For the uninitiated, CSM is the same art school that legendary designers Stella McCartney, John Galliano, and Alexander McQueen went to.
Entitled Sculptural Sensuality, Macatangay’s MA graduation collection draws inspiration from women’s inability to express their sensual side due to cultural restraints.
Catwalk images from Vogue Runway
Jessan Macatangay shares, “In our country, where—even in 2022—85% of the population remains to be Roman Catholic, religion and tradition still play major roles in putting restraints on women, especially with how they dress. This is especially true in areas outside Metro Manila. I grew up in Batangas where the prevalent dress code is always modest and conservative. Batangenos are naturally religious people. So religious, in fact, that they allow their beliefs to heavily influence every aspect of their lives.”
“These outdated restrictions are not only thrown at regular women. From celebrities and influencers to models, Filipinas from all walks of life oftentimes find themselves being subjected to bashing, unnecessary judgment, and being told to cover up when they post photos of themselves wearing clothes that do not conform to conservative standards of generations past. In fact, growing up, I even saw women wear t-shirts over their bikinis while swimming just to cover up. This is where my project started—from the fear and discomfort of showing skin. Could there be a way to make women let go of this fear?”
Lookbook & Campaign Photos by Han Yang
Sculptural Sensuality is composed of eight pieces in total—six of which made it to Jessan Macatangay’s MA Fashion Show. For each piece, Macatangay combined various types of jerseys that he stretched using wired frames to mimic a swimsuit’s outline. And the results are nothing short of amazing. Clean lines and silhouettes accentuate the wearer’s body in colors that border between bold and muted. The collection itself is very feminine and sensual yet avant-garde.
The way that Macatangay manipulated his chosen fabric to bring out the exact shades and shapes he want proves the level of his craftsmanship as well as his attention to detail.
“This collection is about making society realize that a woman is more than her body. Clothes exist to accentuate the feminine figure and showcase it in its most lustrous light. I really want to create pieces for women who adore sensuality without fearing sexuality; and for women who long to relax on the beach with her swimsuit, legs and arms sun-kissed, and exposed for all the world to adore (not judge). She does not want to cover up with a t-shirt while on the beach. She wants to be free.”
This year’s Central Saint Martins MA Graduation show marks the much-awaited event’s return to the catwalk since the breakout of the Covid-19 pandemic. To know more about Jessan Macatangay, you may follow his Instagram account @jessanmacatangay or visit www.jessanmacatangay.com.
Earth Day, an annual event happening every April 22 since 1970, puts the focus on the need for a global and systemic change to foster and promote environmental protection. Robinsons Malls joins this movement through various activities to raise awareness and encourage mallgoers to heed the call to save Mother Earth.
“Robinsons Malls has always been committed to expanding our sustainability efforts, especially amid climate change and the various environmental challenges we face today. On top of our large-scale efforts as a company, we want to bring earth-friendly initiatives to our malls to help educate and inspire the public to embrace sustainability as well,” shares Arlene Magtibay, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Robinsons Malls.
Here are the many ways that mall-goers can celebrate Earth Day in Robinsons Malls:
Trash to Cashback Program
Plastic pollution is one of the world’s most pressing environmental issues, especially with the increased production and accumulation of single-use plastic. In partnership with BEST (Basic Environmental Systems and Technologies, Inc), Trash to Cashback Program encourages people to segregate their trash and bring their recyclables to the malls, which is a more convenient way to participate in the initiative instead of having to go to a warehouse or a recycling hub. From April 22 to 23, mall-goers can exchange their trash for “Environmental Points” (EP), which can be used to redeem products or services from BEST partner merchants. All they have to do is bring their recyclables to Robinsons Metro East in Pasig City, Robinsons Town Mall Malabon and Robinsons Otis in Manila City. These recyclables are collected and delivered to recycling and upcycling partners through the My Basurero mobile app. Recyclables will be processed and returned to the supply chain as raw materials or products with a new purpose.
Robinsons Malls Recycling Market at Robinsons Novaliches encourages its shoppers and tenants to actively participate and contribute in saving our Mother Earth through recycling.
Recycling Market at Robinsons Novaliches
Another effort to curb the plastic problem is through Robinsons Novaliches’ Recycling Market. The Quezon City mall is enhancing this program, which was first introduced in 2017, to allow mall-goers to exchange recyclable materials for cash. Available every last Friday and Saturday of the month at the mall’s designated area, customers can exchange various kinds of paper (newspaper, white and colored paper, magazines, cartons), plastic (PET bottles, packaging plastics, hard plastics, PVC tubings), metal (scrap iron, packaging cans, aluminum, copper), and glass items (packaging bottles, beer, and liquor bottles) for cash.
Plastic Bank Experience Hub at Robinsons Place Naga
Aside from exchanging trash for cash (or EP points), Robinsons Malls takes things further by educating mall-goers about the importance of recycling and upcycling through the Plastic Bank Experience Hub. The space showcases how plastic waste is transformed into everyday items, such as eco-bricks that can be used to build homes and schools, as raw materials for manufacturing bags and bottles, and as fuel for powering generators. It is also open to accepting recyclable materials. The Plastic Bank Experience Hub is located at the Robinsons Place Naga’s Atrium until April 27.
Robinsons Malls in cooperation with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), United Nations Habitat for A Better Urban Future (UN Habitat), local government unit of Naga, Naga City People’s Council (NCPC), and Institute for Environmental Conservation and Research – Ateneo de Naga University educates mall-goers about the importance of recycling and upcycling through the Plastic Bank Experience Hub.
Robinsons Place Naga’s Plastic Bank Experience Hub is in cooperation with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), United Nations Habitat for A Better Urban Future (UN Habitat), local government unit of Naga, Naga City People’s Council (NCPC), and Institute for Environmental Conservation and Research – Ateneo de Naga University.
Plastic Bank Philippines Experience Hub at Robinsons Place Naga. Exhibit runs until April 27, 2022.
Free Eco-Bags
To minimize the use of plastic, participating Robinsons Malls branches are giving away free eco-bags to shoppers from April 22 to 29. Customers can also get free eco-bags when shopping through Robinsons Malls’ personal shopper service, Robbie and Rosie, for a minimum purchase.
Free Loam Soil at Robinsons Place Antipolo
Robinsons Malls is also letting mall-goers hit two birds with one stone, which—in this case—is recycling and planting. From 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on April 22, people can exchange used plastic bottles (1.5 litre or 5 litres) for free loam soil at the Fun Park at Robinsons Place Antipolo. The Bureau of Plant Industry is also giving away free seeds and seedlings in exchange for recyclable plastics.
Saving the environment is a global effort. Robinsons Malls will continue to do its part in creating awareness, implementing sustainable and high-impact environment programs, and partnering with relevant and like-minded organizations to encourage more people to do their share. Celebrate Earth Day at Robinsons Malls because it is #REarthRPlace.
People would often say that there’s no place like home. But what really makes a home more special? It’s with the loving presence of adorable pets who give you endless, unconditional love.
This April 23, Robinsons Malls Happy Pets Club in partnership with Animal Kingdom Foundation will be holding its pilot pet adoption activity dubbed as “Home at Last: Pet Activity Day with Animal Kingdom Foundation” at Robinsons Magnolia, Central Garden between 10 AM to 5PM. Prepare to open your hearts – and homes- to fourteen rescue animals who will be up and ready for adoption.
Get ready to meet the seven beautiful rescue dogs named Rosie, Ana, Caly, Choco, Arthur, Bea and Aquina; three sweet cats named Primo, Calico and Matt; and four fluffy puppies named Alfie, Olive, Edward and Miles. All waiting to be with their future pet parents.
All interested adopters will just have to follow Robinsons Malls Happy Pets Club’s official FB page and click on this link: https://bit.ly/homeatlast2022 to register. Once your application is approved by Animal Kingdom Foundation, come to Robinsons Magnolia on April 23 to finally meet and take home your newest family member.
Better yet, join the whole day fun fair at Robinsons Magnolia as pet parents get to participate in fun games; enjoy the pet pawrade; receive free cat and dog treats; learn more from the pet talk on responsible pet ownership; and win cool pet items from the raffle. All these through support from trusted pet brands and mall partners – True Value, Pet Lovers Center, Daiso and Topbreed.
To know more, visit Animal Kingdom Foundation and Robinsons Malls in Facebook and Instagram. Checkout announcements and photos of adoptees at Robinsons Magnolia IG and Robinsons Malls Happy Pets Club Facebook page.
A day of magic, music, and fun awaits you and your familia! Watch Mirabel and her family put on a musical show in our mini magical garden this Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022.
Download the Ortigas Malls app to enjoy this show for FREE along with other perks and privileges when you register for the Ortigas Community Card and Toy Club. Available on Android and iOS.
As a concluding celebration for Women’s Month, YouTube will be holding a virtual gathering of inspiring Filipina content creators to celebrate their stories of breaking the bias online and beyond. The free public event will be streamed live on March 30, 2022, 8:00 PM via Google’s YouTube and Facebook pages, hosted by artist and television host Nikki Gil-Albert.
Explaining the wisdom behind the event’s local theme #AskHerFirst, Google Philippines Country Director Bernadette Nacario shares: “We believe that in order for us #BreakTheBias, one of the steps we have to take is to #AskHerFirst. Through this, we emphasize the value of asking women first–as a sign of respect and acknowledgment and to stop assumptions and preconceived notions. The simple habit of asking, rather than assuming, can lead more women to realizing their full potential and succeeding in what they choose to do.”
Staying true to its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, YouTube gathers a range of Filipina content creators from across walks of life who will tackle the different struggles women experience because of gender-based biases. They will also share how the recognition of women’s abilities and capabilities can help them succeed and make a difference in the community.
Joining the discussion are Maranao-Muslim digital creator and filmmaker Egypa Balindong; beauty vlogger and body positivity champion Helen On Fleek; entrepreneur, mentor, and PWD advocate Jozelle Tech; and work-from-home businesswoman and momfluencerRookie Mommy PH.
Catch “Breaking the bias online and beyond” on March 30, 2022, 8:00 PM via Google’s YouTube and Facebook pages. Join the conversation by using the hashtags #AskHerFirst #BreakTheBias.
School pride returns to its fighting form as mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) and the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) enable all fans to stream the games on the GigaPlay app for FREE – with absolutely no subscription fees or data charges for a limited period only.
As part of its thrust of allowing the youth to pursue their passions while living the life they love, fans won’t have a reason to miss the action-packed games while rooting for their favorite teams and players as Smart makes it easier for students to ease right back into their school pride and team spirit.
GigaPlay is set to stream select UAAP games for FREE, starting with the elimination round of the UAAP Men’s Basketball tournament. The tip-off game will feature the “Battle of Katipunan” in UP VS ADMU on March 26 at 4PM.
The succeeding games are scheduled on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays following the quadruple-header format, meaning all universities will have one game per day in the double round robin eliminations.
UAAP Volleyball and Cheerdance up next
GigaPlay is also set to offer FREE streaming of the UAAP Volleyball eliminations and the UAAP Cheerdance competition, which are both scheduled in May.
To enjoy free streaming on GigaPlay, Smart subscribers must simply download the GigaPlay on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, set up an account, and watch their preferred game on the GigaPlay content lineup while connected to Smart mobile data or PLDT Home WiFi – without worrying about data charges.
Recognizing that most students are still supporting their schools remotely and live audiences are not allowed during the live games, Smart plays a crucial role in delivering real-time UAAP action to subscribers and sports fans.
The UAAP coverage further boosts GigaPlay’s lineup of sports content, which include streaming of the NBA, PBA, PVL, and FIBA games.
GigaPlay is powered by Smart, the country’s fastest 5G mobile network, as reported by Ookla, the global leader in mobile and broadband intelligence.
To celebrate the inauguration of the newly-constructed Culture and Arts Center building of Lipa City, the Cultural Center of the Philippines, through its Office of the President, and the Lipa City Government present the world-renowned Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, as well some of the most respected artists in the country today, for a night of musical spectacle. The special musical event, entitled “PPO CONCERT AT LIPA, BATANGAS,” is slated for Friday (March 18, 2022), at 7:00PM. This event is part of the PPO Outreach program, one of the flagship programs spearheaded by CCP President Arsenio ‘Nick’ Lizaso.
“This is a very special event for CCP because it signals the start of our outreach program that has been put on hold because of the pandemic,” says CCP President Arsenio ‘Nick’ Lizaso, “We have been through a lot over the past two years and we think this concert will bring back hope and will serve as an inspiration, not just for the people of Lipa, but to every Filipino, that we are well on our way to recovery.”
The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, under the baton of Maestro Herminigildo Ranera, will be performing some of their timeless pieces that have cemented their prominence in the world music scene. Apart from the PPO, some of the established artists in the country will also grace the concert: Internationally renowned Tenor Arthur Espiritu, popular Soprano Lara Maigue, Philippine Theater royalties Robert and Isay Seña, Classical Balladeer Bo Cerrudo, and powerful duo The Nightingales, composed of Bianca Lopez-Aguila and Bernadette Mamauag.
The concert is free and open to the public; however, strict protocols will be implemented to ensure that the health and safety of the attendees and performers will not be compromised. All attendees must be fully vaccinated and must wear a face mask during the whole program of the show.
PPO Concert at Lipa, Batangas will also be streamed online simultaneously via the CCP, CCP of the President, and the PPO Facebook pages.
For more details about the concert, please visit the CCP Office of the President Facebook page.
P-Pop fans rejoice! The moment you’ve all been waiting for is finally here! Meet your faves, get to interact with your biases, and create lasting memories with your idols at the first Pinoy Pop Convention (PPOPCON) happening this April 9 to 10 in the City of Firsts!
PPOPCON is billed to be the first and largest event that celebrates Pinoy Pop Music and is eyed to be a great venue to build and strengthen the growing P-Pop community. The event is expected to be attended by idol groups SB19, MNL48, BGYO, BINI, Alamat, 1st.One, Press Hit Play and 4th Impact. Up and coming acts like VXON, KAIA, DAYDREAM, YARA, VER5US, G22, and more will be gracing the PPOPCON stage as well!
“P-Pop is quickly gaining international attention and many fans are recognizing the talent and passion of many P-Pop acts. Through PPOPCON, we are celebrating the growing P-Pop community through the first event of its kind right here at the City of Firsts,” said Andhie Salutin, Project head of PPOPCON.
The program is comprised of a convention which will happen at the New Frontier Theater and will be capped off with a concert at the Araneta Coliseum, which fans can also attend live, making it one of the biggest entertainment events to take place at the Big Dome since 2020. The hybrid concert will happen on-ground, with fans to be allowed inside the venue, and will be livestreamed online simultaneously.
The convention will feature fanbase activities, booths, selling of official merch, games, and performances by some of the trendiest names in P-Pop today. The interaction between fanbases such as A’TIN, MNLoves, ACEs, Mga Magiliw, and more in the two-day event is something we look forward to!
Meanwhile, the concert taking place on April 10 from 3 PM to 7 PM will be headlined by heavyweights like SB19, 4th Impact, MNL48, BGYO, and many others!
“PPOPCON marks the return of live entertainment and a return of audiences to this type of event since the start of the pandemic,” Irene Jose, COO of Uniprom, the entertainment unit of the Araneta Group said. “We are excited to welcome fans back to the home of entertainment—Araneta City. We promise them that they will have the time of their lives at the PPOPCON; not only can they interact with their idols and other fans, they’ll also experience something that we’ve been missing for a long time, live music! And they’ll get to enjoy it in the country’s leading live entertainment venue of choice, the Araneta Coliseum!”
Concert ticket prices start at just P1,000. Both convention and concert tickets can be purchased at www.ticketnet.com.ph.
Rest assured that the safety of the fans who will physically attend the event is still our utmost priority. With the Big Dome having been awarded a Safety Seal by the local city government of Quezon, Araneta City continues to implement the strictest health and safety guidelines throughout the City of Firsts. “The health and safety of the fans are always a top priority for us, that’s why with the return of live entertainment, we’ve intensified health and safety standards that we have implemented here in Araneta City since the start of the pandemic. We are committed to a safe, healthy, and fun experience for everyone who’ll attend PPOPCON,” Jose concluded.
