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  • HBO Original Limited Series ‘The Regime’ Debuts March 4

    HBO has released the official trailer and key art for the six-episode original limited series The Regime, starring Academy Award®-winner Kate Winslet, written by Will Tracy, and directed by Stephen Frears (101, 102 and 104) and Jessica Hobbs (103, 105 and 106), debuts Monday, March 4 on HBO and HBO GO.

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    The darkly comedic six-episode series tells the story of life within the walls of a modern authoritarian regime as it begins to unravel. After not leaving the palace for quite some time, Chancellor Elena Vernham (Kate Winslet) has grown increasingly paranoid and unstable when she turns to a volatile soldier, Herbert Zubak (Matthias Schoenaerts), as an unlikely confidant. As Zubak’s influence over the chancellor continues to grow, Elena’s attempts to expand her power eventually result in both the palace and the country fracturing around her. 

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    The Regime stars Kate Winslet, Matthias Schoenaerts, Guillaume Gallienne, Andrea Riseborough, Martha Plimpton and Hugh Grant.

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    Executive producers are Will Tracy, who also serves as showrunner and writer, Frank Rich, Tracey Seaward, Kate Winslet, Stephen Frears and Jessica Hobbs. Writers are Seth Reiss, Sarah DeLappe, Gary Shteyngart, Jen Spyra and Juli Weiner.

    Catch The Regime from March 4 on HBO and HBO GO. Subscribe to HBO GO online at https://www.hbogoasia.ph/ or the mobile app via the App Store or Play Store for only ₱1,190 on the 12-month plan. 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. 

  • Marian Rivera Marks 5 Years with Tough Mama Appliances, Her Trusted Home Companion

    Long-lasting partnerships are built on trust and reliability. That much is true for the toughest mama, Marian Rivera-Dantes, and Tough Mama Appliances, maker of reliable home and kitchen appliances. 

    In an event celebrating her 5th year with Tough Mama Appliances, Marian shares her exciting, never dull, and fulfilling journey as a mom and wife.Marian Rivera Dantes

    From her signature parenting style as a hands-on supermom to spending quality time with her family and whipping up delicious meals, Marian exudes confidence in navigating the twists and turns of raising a beautiful family.

    But her world doesn’t stop at home—Marian also shines bright as one of the biggest stars in the country. Quite recently, alongside her dashing hubby, Dingdong Dantes, Marian made waves with a blockbuster movie that stole the nation’s heart.

    Marian Rivera Dantes with Tough Mama Appliances creative director Cherisse Yao

    Yet amidst the glitz and glamour, Marian’s heart remains rooted in family values, particularly the reliable connections that she makes. That’s why her long-time partnership with Tough Mama Appliances speaks volumes. 

    When asked about her favorite Tough Mama product, Marian picked the brand’s latest rice cooker as for her and her family, “Rice is life!”

    Marian Rivera Dantes and Tough Mama Appliances CEO and Founder Caroline Yao

    For five remarkable years and counting, Marian and Tough Mama’s CEO and Founder, Carol Yao, have championed a bond that reflects each other’s growth.

    Carol shared that she envisions Tough Mama Appliances “to continue creating and introducing appliances that are not only beautiful and useful but also high-quality and affordable for the masses.” 

    The exclusive gathering held at 1120 House in Makati City celebrating Marian’s 5 years with Tough Mama Appliances also marked an important milestone for the appliances brand as they welcomed 2024 with a renewed partnership and anticipation for another year filled with more affordable, reliable, and tough appliances. 

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    Picture this: sizzling Korean BBQ nights with the Tough Mama Electric 2-in-1 Griller and Skillet, or the Tough Mama Modern Rice Cooker, which comes in an elegant matte black finish, adding flair to your kitchen. Another remarkable introduction is the Tough Mama Multi-Function Griller, Sandwich Maker, and Infrared Cooker, which perfectly offers versatility and durability in every meal prep adventure.

    Guest chef Rosebud Benitez whipped up a number of delectable dishes using Tough Mama appliances during the event

    And here’s an additional kicker—Tough Mama appliances aren’t just tough; they’re backed by a lifetime service warranty, ensuring peace of mind for tough mamas like Marian.

    With over 10 years in the business, Tough Mama Appliances has certainly established itself as a trusted brand for Filipino moms, offering a wide range of home and kitchen appliances such as rice cookers, kettles, electric fans, and even air-conditioning units. 

    The gathering further highlighted a brimming future of better appliances and brand growth for Tough Mama, Marian, and its clientele. 

  • “3 Days 2 Nights In Poblacion”: A Cinematic Journey of Friendship and Revelations – Opens March 13

    The unveiling of Black Cap Pictures’ latest cinematic gem, “3 Days 2 Nights In Poblacion“, marks a significant moment for movie enthusiasts. With the recent launch of its trailer and poster, the film is poised to captivate audiences with its engaging portrayal of friendship, laughter, and unexpected twists. Directed by the talented RC Delos Reyes, this film is a testament to the beauty of reconnecting and the complexities of shared histories.

    Stellar Cast and Engaging Plot

    Starring Jasmine Curtis-Smith and Barbie Imperial, alongside a remarkable ensemble including JM de Guzman, Kakai Bautista, Mercedes Cabral, and the sensational Lady Morgana, “3 Days 2 Nights In Poblacion” offers a fresh look at the dynamics of friendship. The film follows the journey of Gabbi and Charlie, two best friends who embark on an adventure in the bustling streets of Poblacion after years apart. What starts as a weekend of fun quickly turns into a poignant exploration of their past, bringing laughter, tears, and an unforgettable experience to the silver screen.

    A Must-See Friendship Movie

    Set against the vibrant backdrop of Poblacion, this movie is not just a story about two friends reuniting but also a deeper look into how our pasts shape us. With its blend of comedy, drama, and heartfelt moments, “3 Days 2 Nights In Poblacion” promises to be a cinematic journey that resonates with anyone who values the essence of true friendship.

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    Be part of the excitement by following Black Cap Pictures on Facebook and Instagram. Engage with the film’s journey online using the hashtags #3Days2NightsInPoblacion and #BlackCapPictures. With its compelling narrative, stellar cast, and the promise of a heartwarming exploration of friendship, “3 Days 2 Nights In Poblacion” is poised to be a standout film of the year.

    Don’t miss the chance to experience this captivating story of friendship, secrets, and self-discovery. Mark your calendars for March 13 and prepare to be moved by the power of connection in “3 Days 2 Nights In Poblacion“.

  • CCP Lakbay Cine Brings Free Back-to-back Film Screenings Through Cine Icons and Cinema Under the Stars

    Championing the best of filmmaking, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), through the Lakbay Sine program under its Film, Broadcast and New Media Division (CCP FBNMD), will screen an exciting, back-to-back lineup of award-winning local films for free this coming February 22, 23, and 24, in various venues in Metro Manila.

    CCP’s Lakbay Sine is an outreach program that brings different film projects, such as the CCP Cine Icons and Cinema Under The Stars (CUTS), to different regions, partner communities, organizations, and campuses primarily to popularize the works of Filipino filmmakers and encourage film appreciation among the youth and the general public.

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    The cinematic experience starts at the University of Santo Tomas. Made possible through the partnership with the oldest university in Asia, the Cinemalaya award-winning film Liway by Kip Oebanda will be screened on February 22, 1pm, at the Buenaventura Garcia Paredes, O.P. Building.

    Based on the director’s life story, Liway tells the story of Dakip, a little boy who lives with his parents Day and Ric inside Camp Delgado, a makeshift prison for rebels and criminals inside a military camp. 

    Day does her best to shelter her child from the harsh realities of life with songs and stories about an enchantress named Liway. However, at the tail end of Martial Law, her dark past catches up on her and the lives of the detainees become increasingly difficult. She is confronted with the cruel possibility that the best interest of her child means never seeing him again. 

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    There will be back-to-back programs at the St. Paul University in Quezon City on February 23, kicking off with Cinemalaya 2022 Best Film Blue Room by director Ma-an L. Asuncion-Dagñalan at 8:30am. 

    Blue Room is about Rebel Rebel, an indie rock band composed of woke albeit sheltered teens, who get their biggest break at a prestigious local music festival. But after their celebratory night at the local bar, they are arrested for drug possession. Instead of the standard procedures, they were hauled to the Blue Room, a VIP detention area where they could bribe their way out through rogue cops. The band members have to decide whether to use their privilege to go on with their lives or to own up to what they had been preaching.

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    In cooperation with ABS-CBN Sagip Pelikula, CCP Cine Icons follows with a special screening of Anak, written by National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Ricky Lee, at 1pm. There will be a talkback session with the filmmakers and the cast. 

    Starring award-winning actresses Vilma Santos and Claudine Barretto, Anak is about a Filipina overseas contract worker who is forced to leave her family and take a higher-paying job in a more-prosperous Asian country, unaware of her husband’s death. When she finally returns to the Philippines, she is met with resentment and hatred by her children. 

    Launched in 2023, CCP Cine Icons is a special program of the CCP Film, Broadcast, and New Media Division that honors the life and works of National Artists Nora Aunor who has starred in various award-winning TV and film masterpieces, Marilou Diaz-Abaya who was known as one of the movers of the Second Golden Age of Philippine Cinema, and National Artist Ricky Lee who has penned several films, plays and novels. 

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    On February 24, 5pm, through the partnership with the Valenzuela City Library, CCP Lakbay Sine brings CUTS featuring the 2009 Cinemalaya film Dinig Sana Kita (If I Knew What You Said) by Mike Sandejas at the ValACE Roofdeck in Valenzuela City. 

    The film is a love story between a deaf boy who loves to dance and a troubled rocker girl who abuses her hearing. One lives in the world of solitude and silence, the other in noise and fear. Crossing paths in a Baguio camp that mixes deaf and hearing kids, both find that they have more in common with each other including a love for music. This is the first Filipino film to have a deaf actor, Romalito Mallari, in a lead role. The film also features several deaf actors in the cast and ensemble.

    CCP CUTS is an outdoor, hybrid (drive-in, walk-in, bike-in) cinema experience that screens the best of Philippine independent films from selected Cinemalaya and Gawad Alternatibo entries, as well as films from the CCP Collection. Since its re-launch in 2021, CUTS has successfully adapted and re-imagined a new and better normal for the film, art, and live-events industries after the limitations brought about by the quarantine protocols amidst the pandemic.

    To get the latest updates on future film screenings from the various programs by the CCP FBNMD, follow the official CCP and CCP FBNMD social media accounts on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

  • ENHYPEN drops Spotify K-Pop ON! (온) Single in an ode to the artists who fueled their passion for K-Pop

    K-pop powerhouse ENHYPEN has just dropped their Spotify K-Pop ON! (온) Single featuring their soul-stirring rendition of “I NEED U” by BTS. Produced and released as part of Spotify’s K-Pop ON! (온) First Crush campaign, the track is the first of three Spotify-exclusive covers by a stellar line-up of K-Pop artists, each paying homage to the sunbaes (senior artists) who ignited their passion for the genre.

    Much more than a nod to the very beginnings of every K-Pop fan’s journey into the genre, which started with that first K-Pop artist who captivated them with their artistry and flair, Spotify’s K-Pop ON! (온) First Crush campaign calls on fans around the world to unite over their shared love for K-Pop music, and the artists who started it all.

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    The campaign was launched in celebration of the anniversary of K-Pop ON! (온) – Spotify’s global K-Pop flagship playlist dedicated to giving listeners a platform to discover and tune in to the best from the genre. Since launching in 2014, this flagship playlist has since been “saved” by over 5.3 million Spotify users worldwide and racked up billions of streams for Korean artists.

    In ENHYPEN’s cover of “I NEED U”, laidback acoustic instrumentals replace the electronic synth sounds from the original version for an Afro-rhythm twist. While presenting a more mellow version of the track, the members’ performance delivers the emotions of the lyrics with sincerity and showcases the group’s unique color and charm.

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    “This Spotify K-Pop ON! (온) Single means so much to us. In addition to bringing ENGENEs (our fans) a new track, this was our chance to tell the stories of our beginnings with K-Pop through a song loved by the members,” said ENHYPEN. “We’ve always appreciated Spotify’s support for our music, so it’s an honor to be a part of its K-Pop ON! (온) Anniversary celebrations. We hope listeners enjoy our rendition of “I NEED U”, and we can’t wait to hear their First K-Pop Crush stories too!”

    Since their debut in 2020, ENHYPEN, made up of JUNGWON, HEESEUNG, JAY, JAKE, SUNGHOON, SUNOO and NI-KI, has been winning hearts worldwide. With their music transcending language and cultural barriers, they have amassed more than 8.7 million monthly listeners on Spotify and rounded off 2023 as the fifth most-streamed K-Pop Boy Group on Spotify Wrapped.

    ENHYPEN drops Spotify K Pop ON Single

    To let fans in on discovering more about ENHYPEN’s First K-Pop Crush and their rendition of “I NEED U”, Spotify will be rolling out a series of exclusive bonus content on its K-Pop ON! (온) Video Podcast and YouTube channels. A performance video for their Spotify K-Pop ON! (온) Single is set to drop on February 17, and on February 19, Spotify and the members of ENHYPEN will take fans on a trip down memory lane to unpack the group’s very beginnings with K-Pop. On February 21, K-Pop ON! (온) will take listeners behind the scenes for a peek into the Making Of ENHYPEN’s rendition of “I NEED U”.

    Listen to “I NEED U – Spotify Singles” by ENHYPEN on Spotify’s K-Pop ON! (온) Playlist.

  • Mizunara: The Library, Hong Kong Pop-up at The Bar of The Peninsula Manila

    The Manila bar scene is sure to be abuzz with the prospect of sampling the signature cocktails prepared by one of the world’s best mixologists when The Peninsula Manila hosts Masahiko Endo, Group Beverage Director of Mizunara: The Library, Hong Kong – ranked No. 86 on “Asia’s 50 Best Bars for 2023” list – for one night only at The Bar on February 23, 2024.

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    Endo san is an award-winning mixologist from Japan who manages the specialist whisky and cocktail bar, Mizunara: The Library, Hong Kong, where he and his team have been welcoming discerning guests to their tranquil space of bespoke cocktail artistry with exquisitely crafted tipples. With over 20 years of experience, he regularly conducts masterclasses and tasting sessions for whiskies, spirits, and cocktails.

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    From 8:00 pm to 12:00 midnight on February 23, catch him at The Bar prepare his four signature cocktails featuring Chivas Regal, a blended Scotch whisky. Each promises to be distinct, showcasing the essence of his art of bartending for The Peninsula Manila’s guests to explore and discover.

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    For inquires on the Mizunara: The Library, Hong Kong Pop-up at The Bar, please call The Peninsula Manila at (63 2) 8887-2888 (ext. 6694 for Restaurant Reservations and 6740 for The Bar), or visit peninsula.com/manila.

  • How Influencer Marketing Drives Business Growth in the Digital Age

    In today’s digital landscape where authenticity and personal connections are greatly valued, influencer marketing has become an indispensable strategy for brands seeking meaningful engagement with their audiences. The move towards genuine, relatable content was so impactful that Merriam-Webster named “authentic” as its Word of the Year for 2023. This trend is expected to maintain its prominence in the current year, further emphasizing the importance of authenticity in digital marketing strategies.

    Recognizing this, NYMA, the talent management arm of KROMA Entertainment, has embraced influencer marketing as a core offering. They understand how influencers can help brands connect deeply with their audiences, creating meaningful partnerships that tell impactful stories.

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    “At NYMA, we’re committed to driving success for our clients through innovative influencer marketing strategies. We believe that the future of marketing lies in authentic, meaningful connections, and we’re here to help businesses make those connections,” said Kat Bautista, General Manager of NYMA.

    Diving deep into every niche NYMAs roster boasts influencers spanning lifestyle sports food and more

    NYMA began its journey as a talent management agency driven by a vision to nurture emerging talents in the digital space. Today, they have seized the opportunity to expand their services, having a separate influencer management group from those that look after talents, in response to the evolving needs of brands. NYMA’s influencer roster spans various niches and diverse voices, including basketball player CJ Cansino, beauty and music content creator Janina Vela, and viral food vlogger Jujumao. This expansion underscores NYMA’s unwavering commitment to innovation and passion for influencer marketing.

    Harnessing the power of influencers for brand success

    Influencers hold substantial sway in the Philippines, one of the world’s most socially connected countries. A 2023 Rakuten Insight survey revealed that approximately 86% of Filipino social media users follow at least one influencer—a statistic far exceeding the global average of 22.6%.

    Rouella Chan Head of NYMAs Influencer Management Arm

    “Brands can tap into this influence to reach new heights,” states Rouella Chan, Head of NYMA’s Influencer Management arm. “Through strategic partnerships with influencers, they can connect with consumers, gain their trust, and benefit from creative perspectives. This also helps brands remain relevant, particularly with millennials and Gen Z who primarily rely on social media for information and recommendations.”

    NYMA understands that each client has unique needs. From the onset of every campaign, they focus on understanding each client’s goals, target market, and overall marketing objectives. “When our clients come to us, we help them clarify their overall vision and help them set clear, attainable goals,” said Chan, who has been in the entertainment business for nearly a decade.

    To ensure relevance, they also conduct a detailed analysis of their client’s target audience, encompassing demographics, interests, and preferences. Chan explained, “We select influencers whose fan base closely mirrors the target audience. We also maintain a balanced mix of micro and macro influencers and celebrities to provide a varied reach from niche to broad.”

    One of NYMA’s milestone campaigns was with a major international entertainment business in 2023. “We designed a strategy for the premiere of one of their flagship programs that utilized an ecosystem of influencers to penetrate a niche audience of millennials and Gen Z who are into adventure, fantasy, and science fiction,” Chan said. “Capitalizing on their collective influence and encouraging cross-promotion of content, we significantly amplified the campaign’s reach and impressions. This boosted the brand’s visibility in the country.”

    Beyond providing clients with impactful influencers, NYMA uses proprietary tools to monitor key metrics across all campaigns and platforms. This ensures business success and offers valuable insights for future strategy optimization.

    Building trust and ensuring authenticity

    As the landscape of influencer marketing evolves, maintaining trust among influencers, brands, and their target audience is more critical than ever. The rise of short-form videos on platforms like TikTok and Instagram and an increased demand for authenticity have reshaped the industry. “Audiences are increasingly looking for authenticity, favoring real content over staged content,” Chan notes.

    NYMA takes a strategic approach to matching brands with influencers whose values align with theirs, ensuring that endorsements are authentic and resonate with audiences.

    But the authenticity doesn’t stop there. Chan said that NYMA believes in creative freedom. The company encourages brands to allow influencers to showcase their products or services in a way that fits their unique style. Overly scripted or rigid content can often come across as inauthentic, which can harm the influencer’s credibility and the brand’s image. By empowering influencers to create content that is true to their voice, NYMA ensures a more authentic and effective influencer marketing strategy.

    The future of influencer marketing

    NYMA has adapted to current industry trends and changes but has their sights set on the future. They anticipate a growing reliance on data-driven strategies and long-term partnerships between brands and influencers in 2024. With AI set to play a more significant role in content creation, NYMA remains committed to ensuring content authenticity.

    Bautista and Chan deep in discussion about the future of NYMAs talent and influencer lineup

    Under Bautista’s visionary leadership, NYMA plans to scale their team and influencer base to meet increasing demand. “Our overarching goal is to act as a catalyst, bridging the gap in discoverability and fostering mutually beneficial relationships within our dynamic ecosystem.”

    With an understanding of traditional and digital channels, NYMA is revolutionizing the marketing landscape by placing genuine, meaningful connections at their core. By bridging the gap between brands and influencers, they are not just facilitating partnerships, they are actively shaping the future of marketing—one authentic connection at a time.

    For more information about NYMA and its influencer marketing services, please visit www.nyma.ph.

  • Ease into Lightness with UNIQLO’s Spring/Summer 2024 Collection

    UNIQLO sparks the Spring/Summer 2024 season with the launch of its new LifeWear collection. Inspired by the call to “ease into lightness,” the collection circles back to LifeWear’s central ideas of comfort and versatility and updated for the season with new fits featuring a clean and casual style for work and play.

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    “UNIQLO LifeWear is clothing designed to make everyone’s life better. They are pieces that compliment everyday lifestyles, and with our season theme of Ease Into Lightness, we showcase different key items that are a perfect fit for Filipinos’ different needs, highlighting our products’ quality materials, colors, textures and styles,” says UNIQLO Philippines Chief Operating Officer Geraldine Sia during the UNIQLO 2024 Spring/Summer LifeWear Collection Preview.

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    11B. The UNIQLO 2024 SpringSummer LifeWear Collection Preview also features a wall displaying the 10th edition of the LifeWear Magazine

    UNIQLO’s Spring/Summer 2024 pieces come alive in soft pale tones like ecru and mauve pink. Natural linen and Supima Cotton also feel gentler, as jackets are made more comfortable and T-shirts thinner. All around, it’s a collection that promises lightness in every way, from lifestyle to function to texture.

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    Starting with lifestyle, the collection serves as the new authentic, where elevated casual meets urban sport casual. Think of sporty items such as Sport Utility Wear and utility pants matched with UNIQLO’s classic casual items such as T-Shirts and Bra Tops for a hybrid yet effortless style.

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    Next, in terms of function, UNIQLO’s Spring/Summer 2024 collection showcases a clean-work style with functionality, positioned as future traditional. Modern neutral coloring is set to get anyone through anything, even the harshest of seasons, comfortably and in style. This is made possible by the functional materials of Miracle Air, AIRism, UV Protection, DRY-EX, Blocktech – which are waterproof, water repellent, breathable, quick- drying, and more. Go for these popular UNIQLO lines or try the Smart Ankle and other Functional Outerwear with the Super Non-Iron Shirt and Rayon Shirt.

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    Finally, the collection promises lightness in texture. It’s a vacation-inspired summer casual style using light, high-quality natural materials such as linen and cotton. With pieces like the Pleated Skirt and Sheer Knit (3D Mesh), among others, the collection embodies today’s lightness mindset that allows anyone to travel with ease.

    Together with the Spring/Summer 2024 collection, UNIQLO also presents special collaborations for the season. UNIQLO U brings its latest future LifeWear essentials using innovative materials and contemporary silhouettes. Meanwhile, UNIQLO: C delivers sophistication in ease and motion from renowned British designer Clare Waight Keller.

    9A. The UNIQLO 2024 SpringSummer Collection Press Preview also features new designs from J.W. Anderson Ines De La Fressange etc Photo
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    Fans of J.W. Anderson can also look forward to the Northern Irish designer’s newest set of UNIQLO pieces. The latest collection is inspired by fabrics and crafts from the mid-century era for a textured vibe that is clean with a pop of color.

    10A. The 2024 SpringSummer Collection Preview also showcases the new UNIQLOC collection in collaboration with Clare Waight Keller
    10B. The 2024 SpringSummer Collection Preview also showcases the new UNIQLOC collection in collaboration with Clare Waight Keller

    Another favorite UNIQLO collaborator with new pieces is Ines de la Fressange. For the Spring/Summer 2024 season, the French designer’s take on Parisian chic focuses on the stunning southern France landscape, characterized by simplicity and elegance.

    Visit UNIQLO Manila Global Flagship Store from February 9 to February 15 only to also get your suggested Spring / Summer looks with the special store activity named – Color and Style Corner. To know more about this activity, you may read here: FAQ Color and Style Corner

    For more updates, please visit UNIQLO Philippines’ social media accounts, @uniqlo.ph on Facebook, @uniqloph on Twitter, @uniqlophofficial on Instagram and TikTok, and UNIQLO Philippines’ website at uniqlo.com/ph.

    Download the UNIQLO App via Google Play Store or Apple Store, or visit and shop from UNIQLO online store at UNIQLO.com/ph.

  • Galerie Stephanie’s New Location: Three Solo Exhibitions & Cartellino’s First Physical Gallery

    Galerie Stephanie and Cartellino are thrilled to announce the opening of their new gallery space at Shangri-la Plaza, Mandaluyong City. 

    Galerie Stephanie celebrates new location with three solo exhibitions as Cartellino opens first physical gallery space

    Founded in 2007, Galerie Stephanie is one of the leading artist-centered galleries in the Philippines. Started as a platform for modern art and established local artists, the gallery has evolved its program into an edgier and more contemporary line-up.

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    Since 2015, Galerie Stephanie has been ardent in showcasing the rigor and variability of art at a global crosscut, providing exhibition opportunities to international artists as well as joining established local and global art fairs, and presentations with partner galleries in Japan, Indonesia, and North America.

    Cartellino, on the other hand, was launched in 2020 as the country’s first art e-commerce website. It started as an online-only platform, digest and shop. Four years later, Cartellino opens its first physical gallery space. 

    The Little Paper Show presented by Cartellino

    Galerie Stephanie and Cartellino’s new and larger location features four exhibition rooms in one  dynamic gallery space for two contemporary art galleries.

    Galerie Stephanie celebrated its relocation to a larger and more dynamic gallery space with three simultaneous solo exhibitions by Filipino pop-surrealist Mr. S (aka Mark Jeffrey Santos), Bandung-based visual artist Addy Debil, and Japanese hyperrealist Hideo Tanaka. 

    Intertwining Memory Lanes by Bandung based visual artist Addy Debil

    “Intertwining Memory Lanes” by Indonesian artist Addy Debil features vibrant-colored and smiling characters that exude scenes of connection, child-like memories, and community. The hyperrealist Japanese painter Tanaka’s “Iki na Hikari (A Breath of Life)” portrays the meticulous brushstrokes that stimulate contemplation on the beauty and authenticity of the everyday mundane. Mr. S’ “Yutori” highlighted his skill in depicting fantastical and dreamlike landscapes with his trademark adventure-seeking characters accompanied by larger-than-life creatures.

    Yutori by Filipino pop surrealist Mr. S
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    Meanwhile, to commemorate the establishment of their first physical space, Cartellino featured over thirty of their artists, those who have been part of our journey so far and those for new journeys. Aptly entitled, “Little Paper Show”, it is a celebration of all the works, words, and aspirations—no matter how little, how brief—that constitute the broad history of the platform.  

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    The four exhibits will be on view until March 3. Galerie Stephanie and Cartellino are now located at Level 6 East Wing of Shangri-la Plaza, EDSA cor. Shaw Blvd., Mandaluyong City. For inquiries, they can be reached at inquiry.galeriestephanie@gmail.com or call (+632) 7940-5726. The gallery is open every day from 10 am to 9 pm. 

  • “Madame Web” Shatters Box Office Records with Historic P10.4M PH Opening Day Gross

    In a spectacular showcase of female-led superhero prowess, “Madame Web” has taken the Philippine box office by storm, claiming the title of the number one movie with an unprecedented first-day gross of PHP 10.4 million. This landmark achievement marks the most significant opening day for any film in 2024, setting a new standard for cinematic success in the country.

    Released on Valentine’s Day across 326 screens nationwide, “Madame Web” not only captivated audiences with its groundbreaking narrative but also made history as the first movie in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe to spotlight a female superhero lead. The film’s star, Dakota Johnson, embodies Cassandra Web/Madame Web, bringing to life a character that is as real as she is formidable.

    “There was an opportunity with this movie to reinvent a Marvel world where, first of all, it’s led by women, and it’s made by women,” Johnson remarked, highlighting the film’s innovative approach to storytelling. “And because of that, the characters are real, and they are messy, and they are complicated, and they are extremely powerful.” This sentiment is echoed by critics and fans alike, with Comicbook.com lauding the film as a “modern-day throwback” to superhero adaptations, and Roger Ebert’s Christy Lemire praising its “blissfully breezy” nature.

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    The creative team, led by director SJ Clarkson, has been widely recognized for their exceptional work in creating a visually stunning experience that Fox TV Houston describes as a “a visually stunning thrill ride” and “a thriller that must be seen on the biggest screen possible!.” “Madame Web” delves into a world of fantasy noir, focusing on psychics and sisterhood, with SlashFilm proclaiming, “The future is Spider-Female, and Madame Web knows it.”

    Featuring a stellar cast that includes Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, Celeste O’Connor, and Tahar Rahim, “Madame Web” offers a unique perspective on the superhero genre. The film tells the origin story of one of Marvel’s most mysterious heroines, Cassandra Webb, a paramedic with the power to see and alter the future, navigating a path fraught with danger and discovery.

    Now showing exclusively in cinemas, “Madame Web” is distributed in the Philippines by Columbia Pictures, the local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Fans and newcomers alike are invited to immerse themselves in this thrilling adventure, connecting with the film using the hashtag #MadameWeb.

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    For more information on “Madame Web” and to find showtimes near you, visit [local theater websites] and follow the film’s journey on social media.

    About “Madame Web”

    “Madame Web” stands out as a suspense-driven thriller centered around Cassandra Webb, a Manhattan paramedic who gains the ability to foresee the future. Faced with revelations about her past, she connects with three young women destined for greatness, navigating a present filled with peril. Directed by SJ Clarkson and starring Dakota Johnson, the film redefines the superhero genre, offering a fresh and empowering narrative.

    Photo & Video Credit: “Columbia Pictures”