GCash invites you to be part of the 12 Days of Merry GCash celebration. Bringing plenty of merry experiences and exciting surprises every day, it’s the biggest giveaway of the season – and every GCash user from all regions has a chance to be a winner.
From December 4 to 15, you can be one of 9 winners nationwide of exciting major prizes daily, which includes the latest gadgets and GCash credits. Exclusive vouchers from select merchants and Alipay+ Rewards are also up for grabs.
Additionally, GCash is giving away a brand new motorcycle to 5 users, while a grand prize worth a staggering P1 Million GCash awaits for 1 lucky winner!
To join the 12 Days of Merry GCash, all verified GCash users simply need to use GCash daily to earn a raffle ticket.
Each use increases your chances of earning more raffle tickets and winning exciting prizes at the 12 Days of Merry GCash, whether it’s making payments on your favorite online stores, utilizing your GCash Card for convenient Christmas shopping at your preferred retail shops, or buying load to stay connected with loved ones. You can double your chances of winning by using the loan and lending products of GCash such as GGives, GCredit, or GLoan. Meanwhile, when you Scan to Pay at Burger King and Toys “R” Us this December and use GCash to pay online in Lazada and foodpanda, you triple your opportunities to win!
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Filipinos really know how to turn Christmas into a dazzling celebration that’s hard to beat anywhere else in the world. As the “ber” months roll in, they eagerly await the twinkling lights, festive parties, heartwarming reunions, and the endless exchange of gifts among family, friends, and the whole community. And let’s not forget the icing on the holiday cake– the much-awaited 13th-month pay, a sweet bonus that adds a special cheer to the holiday season.
The much-awaited Christmas bonus brings not only a sigh of relief but also the promise of making our holiday wishes come true. But amid the joyful chaos, it’s easy to let the excitement of the moment overshadow our financial sensibilities. In the blink of an eye and once the holiday haze fades, the once joyful occasion can quickly turn into a source of stress and worry if people are carried away with their spontaneous spending.
But fear not, for the holidays can be made better not bitter with GCash’s 3Ps budgeting tips para ‘gets agad!’ ang priorities for your 13th-month pay:
PAMBAYAD
End the year without baggage – financial baggage, that is! Use your bonus as an opportunity to clear all your existing debts and bills to have a better view of how much funds you have left to celebrate the holidays and start the new year with a clean slate.
Pro tip: When paying those debts and bills, why not use GCash’s Send Money or Bank Transfer and Pay Bills features for a more convenient and secure way of letting go of all that baggage!
PANGHANDA
Filipinos are always up for good food and even greater parties, and Christmas is no exception. It wouldn’t be Paskong Pinoy if there wasn’t any ‘handa’ on the table, which is why it’s very important to set aside a budget to plan the perfect Noche Buena for you and your loved ones.
Pro tip: To have the perfect Noche Buena, plan ahead of time what dishes you want to prepare and plan to buy. For less hassle and worry-free shopping, you can also use Webpay/Pay QR to help you not only bring those delicious dishes to the table but also throw a festivity that is equally memorable and merry!
PANREGALO
Christmas is the season of giving, and nothing says “deserve!” more than giving and receiving gifts, especially for Filipinos. To make sure you don’t deplete your bonus, all you have to do is to make a list of who you’ll be giving gifts to, set a budget for each person on your list and monitor using budget trackers.
While you enjoy listing those names, don’t forget to include yourself! Give yourself the gifts you deserve: shop, travel, dine, and so much more!
Pro tip: When shopping for gifts, especially online, do you know that you can use GCash as a payment method? You can also pay via QR in over 70,000 stores nationwide and use it to send cash gifts through Send Money, for a more personal touch through the specialized themes and Send Gift for a short and sweet message.
And if there are leftovers to your bonuses, why not do yourself a favor and start a high-interest savings account with GSave to get you financially prepped and ready for the upcoming year?
By embracing the easy and ‘gets agad’ 3Ps of budgeting, you can not only navigate the holiday season with confidence but also ensure that the joy of the season extends far beyond the festivities. By following these tips, you can avoid the pitfalls of overspending and emerge from the holidays as a financially responsible adult.
There’s a trend in the Hollywood that has been going on for decades now; focusing on prequels of villains and attempting to give them nuance. There’s Angelina Jolie’s turn as ‘Maleficent,’ it reimagines the story as if it were told incorrectly. Or like Emma Stone’s turn as ‘Cruella,’ who does not shy away from her evil tendencies but paints her as an anti-hero to an even more nefarious enemy in that story. Just recently, ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ presents us with the origin story of President Snow, the main antagonist of ‘The Hunger Games’ trilogy. While it does not shy away from his deeds, it does try to paint him as a sympathetic character.
While Willy Wonka from Roald Dahl’s book ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,’ is not necessarily evil, there is a sinister flair to him. I’m more familiar with the 1971 movie ‘Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory’ directed by Mel Stuart and starred Gene Wilder. Willy Wonka is an eccentric, to put it mildly. Children have been hurt or even perished in his factory on the day of the visit and he remains emotionally unaffected by these – as if the children’s weaknesses and moral failings made them deserving of such punishment.
It’s this characterisation of the title character – which I was told, that sinister quality, is taken to the extreme in th 2005 movie adaptation by Tim Burton with Johnny Depp – that creates a disconnect with the newly released prequel ‘Wonka’ directed by Paul King and starring Timothee Chalamet. Whereas all previous materials on Willy Wonka creates a dark and mysterious character, Chalamet’s ‘Wonka’ is very light-hearted and friendly. There is a touch of whimsy on all versions but while the Wonka of ‘Wonka’ leans towards the cutesy and relatable, all other versions are shifting closer towards dark or sinister.
There is nothing about Willy Wonka in ‘Wonka’ that even closely hints at the person he will become in ‘Charlie and the Cholate Factory’ or any of its movie adaptations. And that becomes emblematic of this growing trend. In order to milk any franchise or IP of its monetary value, they will extend any character’s narrative, both for prequels and sequels with the hopes that the familiarity of the character would ensure box office success. Throw in a huge star into the mix and they are hoping for a healthy returns in ticket sales.
What this does, though, is that it removes the mystery from that of the audience. A lot of the magic of these narratives – especially from the dark, twisted minds of a children’s book author like Roald Dahl – comes from the stories that don’t make it to the books. What caused Willy Wonka to become the eccentric, anti-social chocolatier that he is, who doesn’t mind punishing children in severe ways for having the worst qualities of being a child.
It is the parts that are not shown and not talked about that activates the imagination, that allows us to wonder and dream. But an exercise like ‘Wonka’ or any of the other films I mentioned at the start of this critique is not interested in wonder or mystery. They want everything explained because it is what they think the audience wants, and so it will sell.
So ‘Wonka’ is about how Willy Wonka got his start in the chocolate business. From the onset, he’s already whimsical and flighty as a character. He already also has magic – though unexplained – and instead it becomes a story about how he beats a chocolate monopoly run by a cartel. It’s about breaking oppressive systems by being just as sneaky – bending the rules because those in power don’t play fair. It sets itself as an underdog story complete with an orphan girl, Noodle (played by Calah Lane) and ragtag of other people were cheated out of their freedom by a sinister proprietress of a bed and breakfast (played by Olivia Colman).
Like any material based on a Roald Dahl book, the villains are dastardly and cruel, and they don’t play fair. But without any real struggle, Willy Wonka and his ragtag band of misfits go toe to toe with both Colman’s Mrs Scrubbs and the chocolate cartel. What adds to the disconnect of the whole story on Willy Wonka is that this is a musical with only one really good, proper song. There’s even a song that attempts to rhyme different words with chocolate and instead of coming off as charming, it sounds annoying instead; and other than that, the chocolate is not symbolic of anything other than that of childhood dreams. Wonka is dead set on making it big as a chocolatier because of that connection with his mom but the film fails to create any real connection with the symbol (chocolates and chocolate-making) with the people around him.
The chocolates themselves are just a means to an end. What the film manages to establish is his connection with his band in the same struggles that they share but it has nothing to do with the chocolate itself. For a film as magical and whimsical as this, it would be nice if the chocolate actually meant something other than a setting or any interchangeable McGuffin. ‘Wonka’ is big and loud and wears its heart on its sleeve. It is tailor-made as a movie made for the entire family. It has not set out to tell us anything new nor is it in any danger of upsetting anyone or offending anyone’s sensibilities and as such, it carries very little mystery or wonder or any real sense of magic.
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Wonka is now showing. Check screening times and buy tickets here.
To live in Barbie Land is to be a perfect being in a perfect place. Unless you have a full-on existential crisis. Or you’re a Ken. Barbie is set to premiere exclusively on HBO GO on December 15.
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From Oscar®-nominated writer and director Greta Gerwig (Little Women, Lady Bird) comes Barbie, starring Oscar®-nominees Margot Robbie (Bombshell, I, Tonya) and Ryan Gosling (La La Land, Half Nelson) as Barbie and Ken, alongside America Ferrera (End of Watch, How to Train Your Dragon films), Kate McKinnon (Bombshell, Yesterday), Issa Rae (The Photograph, Insecure), Rhea Perlman (I’ll See You in My Dreams, Matilda), and Will Ferrell (the Anchorman films, Talladega Nights). The film also stars Michael Cera (Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Juno), Ariana Greenblatt (Avengers: Infinity War, 65), Ana Cruz Kayne (Little Women), Emma Mackey (Emily, Sex Education), Hari Nef (Assassination Nation, Transparent), Alexandra Shipp (the X-Men films), Kingsley Ben-Adir (One Night in Miami, Peaky Blinders), Simu Liu (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings), Ncuti Gatwa (Sex Education), Scott Evans (Grace and Frankie), Jamie Demetriou (Cruella), Connor Swindells (Sex Education, Emma), Sharon Rooney (Dumbo, Jerk), Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton, Derry Girls), Ritu Arya (The Umbrella Academy), Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Dua Lipa, as well as Oscar®-winner Helen Mirren (The Queen).
Gerwig directed Barbie from a screenplay by Gerwig and Oscar® nominee Noah Baumbach (Marriage Story, The Squid and the Whale), based on Barbie by Mattel. The film’s producers are Oscar® nominee David Heyman (MarriageStory, Gravity), Robbie, Tom Ackerley and Robbie Brenner, with Gerwig, Baumbach, Ynon Kreiz, Richard Dickson, Michael Sharp, Josey McNamara, Courtenay Valenti, Toby Emmerich and Cate Adams serving as executive producers.
Gerwig’s creative team behind the camera included Oscar®-nominated director of photography Rodrigo Prieto (The Irishman, Silence, BrokebackMountain), six-time Oscar®-nominated production designer Sarah Greenwood (Beauty and the Beast, Anna Karenina), editor Nick Houy (Little Women, Lady Bird), Oscar®-winning costume designer Jacqueline Durran (Little Women, Anna Karenina), visual effects supervisor Glen Pratt (Paddington 2, Beauty and the Beast) and music supervisor George Drakoulias (White Noise, Marriage Story), with music by Oscar® winners Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt (A Star Is Born).
Warner Bros. Pictures Presents a Heyday Films Production, a LuckyChap Entertainment Production, a NB/GG Pictures Production, a Mattel Production, Barbie.
Stream or download Barbie on HBO GO from December 15. 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.
Prime Video revealed the much-anticipated cast of Drag Den with Manila Luzon Season Two: Retribution. The new season of the hit Filipino reality drag competition marks the global streamer’s very first local show renewal in Southeast Asia.
The new season—showcasing a fresh batch of queens—promises to be even bigger, with a new den, a new set of rules, and a new roster of judges. Consisting of eight episodes, it will launch exclusively on Prime Video in the Philippines weekly and more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on January 18, 2024 with a new episode every week.
This season’s 10 new queens (up from Season One’s eight) Deja, Margaux Rita, Elvira B, Feyvah Fatalé, Maria Lava, Mrs. Tan, Moi, Marlyn, Jean Vogue, and Russia Fox vie to be crowned the new “Drag Supreme”.
“Drag Lord” Manila Luzon, host and executive producer, returns with Nicole Cordoves and Sassa Gurl as the show’s “Drag Dealer” and “Drag Runner,” respectively. The first season has had a successful eight-episode run, culminating in an epic finale last January 26.
Drag Den with Manila LuzonSeason Two: Retribution is produced by CS Studios, series creator and director Rod Singh, and Antoinette Jadaone of Project 8 Projects.
Drag Den with Manila Luzon is streaming on Prime Video along with hundreds of other shows and films available in the Prime Video catalog, such as Roadkillers, Linlang, Takeshi’s Castle Philippines, Comedy Island Philippines,Fit Check: Confessions of an Ukay Queen, Cattleya Killer, Deleter and Ten Little Mistresses, Korean titles such as BTS: Yet to Come, Jinny’s Kitchen, The Kidnapping Day, and The Killing Vote, anime hits such as Rurouni Kenshin, on top of popular and critically acclaimed Amazon Originals like Gen V, The Continental, Citadel, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, The Boys, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, and Emmy and Golden Globe winners Fleabag and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Prime Video subscribers are able to watchfilms and shows anywhere and anytime on hundreds of compatible devices. In the Prime Video app, subscribers can also download episodes on their mobile devices and tablets and watch anywhere offline at no additional cost. Prime Video is available in the Philippines for just PHP149 per month.
Tis’ the SZN of giving, and DOOGEE is spreading positive vibes this holiday with the perfect kawaii gifts – the DOOGEE T20 Mini and the tech brand’s newest smartphone, the S Mini! This Christmas, it’s the season to #GoMini with compact gadgets that fit comfortably into the palm of your hand.
Your new everyday carry!
Always on the go? Worry no more as the DOOGEE T20 Mini will be the perfect tablet. Thanks to its compact form factor, this affordable mini LTE tablet can be the newest addition to your everyday carry essentials!
Hold the T20 Mini LTE with one hand to enjoy watching videos, reading e-books, or scrolling through social media while on the go.
The T20 Mini is equipped with LTE to access data anytime, anywhere. It also has an octa-core processor with 1.6 GHz and its CPU is supported by a trusty 9 GB of RAM (4 GB RAM on-board and another 5 GB can be expanded virtually). The 128 GB storage can be expanded up to 1 TB via a Micro SD Card so you don’t have to worry about saving all the holiday photos and videos with friends and family!
What’s the secret to a happy life? Just find the joy in the little things – even in smartphones!
The DOOGEE S Mini is a 4.5-inch rugged smartphone with a lightweight but tough design that makes it the ideal gift for those who love to explore and be adventurous!
DOOGEE is globally known for its rugged devices and has now created a unique spin on its huge and tough smartphones. The DOOGEE S Mini is IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD-810H rated which makes it a full-fledged rugged device– even though how small it is! Weighing at 155g, it can still withstand multiple drop tests on all faces, corners, and edges of the phone. With its certifications, it achieves levels of protection against water, dust, sand, and humidity!
The S Mini has an innovative secondary 7-segment back display that lets you take a quick look at the daily essentials – from temperature, and humidity to the current time, date, the smartphone’s battery level, and charging status. It showcases everything you need to know!
It may be small, but it’s packed with great internals! It’s equipped with a 6nm MediaTek Helio G99 octa-core processor, Mali-G57 MC2 GPU, 15GB RAM(8GB +7GB Extended RAM), and a generous 256GB internal storage on board!
A gift that keeps on giving! The DOOGEE S Mini also features a fingerprint reader on its side button, WiFi, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, and a Dual SIM slot.
Early buyers can get the S Mini for only P12,699 on 12.12 and they will get a FREE DOOGEE CS2 Smartwatch valued at P2,499 starting midnight on December 12, exclusive at DOOGEE’s TikTok Shop @doogeeph!
Whether it’s for a family member, a friend, or even yourself, the DOOGEE T20 Mini and S Mini are thoughtful and purposeful gifts that will bring joy throughout the holiday season and beyond.
For more information, follow DOOGEE Philippines on their Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok accounts (@doogeeph). You may also check them out at Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok shop (@doogeeph).
Welcome to a cinematic celebration as we bid farewell to 2023! Prime Video is here to ensure your December is filled with entertainment. From gripping shows that will keep you on the edge of your seat to heartwarming movies perfect for festive family nights, Prime Video’s lineup for December 2023 is nothing short of spectacular. Join us on a festive journey as we unwrap the magic of December must-watch shows and movies, promising a month of laughter, tears, and everything in between. This is your ultimate guide to the Prime Video delights that will light up your screens and make this December unforgettable.
Panlaban na Pinoy: Homegrown Thrills
Roadkillers November 30, 2023
A suspense thriller about Stacey (Nadine Lustre) who’s on a mission to retrieve her dead father’s body. Stacey is thrown headfirst into a dizzying wild ride as a stranger begins blackmailing her to do mysterious tasks. The stranger forces her to steal and commit brutal murder. All this with a promise from the stranger that she will get her father’s body back. Who is her father’s captor and why are they doing this to her? The more Stacey bends to the whims of her tormentor, the more she falls down a black hole where she is forced to face the consequences of her own sins from the past. Set in the eerily quiet rural roads of Luzon. One woman. One car. And a load of thrills.
Christmas Time
Candy Cane Lane December 1, 2023
Eddie Murphy stars in this holiday comedy adventure about a man on a mission to win his neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. After Chris (Eddie Murphy) inadvertently makes a deal with a mischievous elf named Pepper (Jillian Bell) to better his chances of winning, she casts a magic spell that brings the 12 Days of Christmas to life and wreaks havoc on the whole town. At the risk of ruining the holidays for his family, Chris, his wife Carol (Tracee Ellis Ross), and their three children must race against the clock to break Pepper’s spell, battle deviously magical characters and save Christmas for everyone.
Merry Little Batman December 8, 2023
Merry Little Batman is an animated family action comedy destined to join the rogue’s gallery of classic holiday movies. When young Damian Wayne finds himself alone in Wayne Manor on Christmas Eve, he must transform into “Little Batman” in order to defend his home and Gotham City from the crooks and supervillains intent on destroying the holidays.
Your Christmas or Mine 2 December 8, 2023
It’s the most wonderful time of the year … but will it be for James and Hayley? James’ father has invited the Taylors to spend Christmas in a luxury ski resort in the Austrian Alps, so they can meet his new American girlfriend. However, Hayley’s dad Geoff insisted on handling his family’s side of the booking and something clearly got lost in translation. After a mix-up with transport at the airport, the two tribes end up at each other’s accommodations, on different sides of a valley and opposite ends of the Tripadvisor ratings scale. Can Hayley and James’ relationship survive another turbulent family Christmas, or has their future together gone off-piste?
Korean Lovers: K-Drama Delights
My Man is Cupid December 1, 2023
The story centers on a star-crossed love story between a love fairy and a human woman. Cheon Sang-hyuk (Jang Dong-yoon) is a love fairy who lost his wings in a tragic incident 500 years ago. Since then he has been going through metamorphoses and living as a human in order to regain his wings. He comes across Oh Baek-ryun (NANA), a veterinary surgeon whose beauty attracts many men. Unfortunately, men who try to get romantically involved with her are inexplicably struck by supernatural accidents. The pair who have been unlucky in love feel drawn to one another, but will fate be on their side?
SBS Inkigayo Live in Tokyo December 7, 2023
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A historic event for the renowned K-Pop show “Inkigayo,” marking its first overseas performance in 27 years. Held at the Ariake Arena on October 3-4, 2023, the two-day extravaganza featured a stellar lineup: NiziU, Oh My Girl, ATEEZ, TEMPEST, ZEROBASEONE, NCT Dream, SHINee’s Key, (G)I-DLE, INI, Kep1er, The New Six (TNX), NCT Dream, and TNX.
Death’s Game December 15, 2023
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The story centers on Choi Yee-jae (Seo In-guk) who is down on his luck in every facet of his life. Overwhelmed with all of his failures, Yee-jae wants to take his own life and “control death.” Death (Park So-dam) then decides to punish Yee-jae to a game of death where he is reincarnated 12 different times. 12 different lives with diverse occupations such as a painter, a detective, a prisoner, an athlete, and more await him. In this game of death, Yee-jae must stop their imminent deaths.
US Film & Series
Reacher December 15, 2023
Reacher Season Two begins when veteran military police investigator Jack Reacher (Alan Ritchson) receives a coded message that the members of his former U.S. Army unit, the 110th MP Special Investigations, are being mysteriously and brutally murdered one by one. Pulled from his drifter lifestyle, Reacher reunites with three of his former teammates turned chosen family to investigate, including Frances Neagley (Maria Sten); Karla Dixon (Serinda Swan), a forensic accountant for whom Reacher has long had a soft spot; and fast-talking, switchblade-wielding family man David O’Donnell (Shaun Sipos). Together, they begin to connect the dots in a mystery where the stakes get higher at every turn, and brings about questions of who has betrayed them—and who will die next. Using his inimitable blend of smarts and size, Reacher will stop at nothing to uncover the truth and protect the members of his unit. If there’s one thing Reacher and his team know for certain, it’s that you do not mess with the Special Investigators. This season, get ready for Reacher and the 110th to hit back hard.
Based on Bad Luck and Trouble, the 11th book in Lee Child’s global best-selling series, Reacher Season Two stars Alan Ritchson in the title role of Jack Reacher, with Maria Sten, Serinda Swan, and Shaun Sipos as key members of the 110th MP Special Investigations Unit. Rounding out the cast are Ferdinand Kingsley as A.M., a mercenary that homeland security refers to as a “ghost;” Robert Patrick as Shane Langston, head of security for a private defense contractor with a questionable track record; and Domenick Lombardozzi as tough NYPD detective Guy Russo.
Prime Video’s December Extravaganza: A Cinematic Celebration
As you cozy up with your favorite blanket, Prime Video brings December to life with stories that enchant and characters that linger. From suspenseful Pinoy tales to heartwarming holiday adventures and K-drama romance, it’s a cinematic journey that promises joy and immersion. Unwrap the gift of movie, and let the magic of December unfold in the warmth of our Filipino home. Get ready for a month-long celebration of storytelling and streaming delight. May your December be as magical as the tales on Prime Video!
As we bid farewell to another year, December arrives with a bang, bringing a bunch of awesome movies and series to wrap up 12 months of entertainment. From cozy holiday flicks to thrilling dramas and hotly anticipated shows, there’s something for everyone.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through the December lineup—your go-to list for what to watch as we approach the year’s grand finale. Whether you’re into big blockbusters, indie treasures, or binge-worthy series, this month’s offerings promise to deliver the goods.
Indiana Jones and The Dial Of Destiny
Starring: Harrison Ford, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Antonio Banderas, John Rhys-Davies, Shaunette Renee Wilson, Thomas Kretschmann, Toby Jones, Boyd Holbrook, Olivier Richters, Ethann Isidore, Mads Mikkelsen Now Available
Harrison Ford returns to the role of the legendary hero archaeologist for this fifth installment of the iconic franchise.
Soundtrack #2
Starring: Keum Saerok, Steve Sanghyun Noh Premiering on December 6
Set in modern-day Korea, Soundtrack #2 tells the story of Hyeonseo and Suho, two young sweethearts who break up after six years together. Torn apart by lies and misunderstanding, the pair go their separate ways only to be reconnected when Suho, a successful CEO, hires a piano tutor who turns out to be Hyeonseo.
Percy Jackson and The Olympians
Starring: Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, Aryan Simhadri Streaming on December 20
Based on Disney Hyperion’s best-selling book series by award-winning author Rick Riordan, Percy Jackson and the Olympians is a Disney+ Original series that tells the fantastical story of a 12-year-old modern demigod, Percy Jackson, who’s just coming to terms with his newfound divine powers when the sky god Zeus accuses him of stealing his master lightning bolt. With help from his friends Grover and Annabeth, Percy must embark on an adventure of a lifetime to find it and restore order to Olympus.
BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star
Starring: RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, Jung Kook Premiering on December 20
This new 8-episode documentary series will feature stories of the K-Pop band’s growth and music “from our debut to today” alongside “candid stories that have never been told.” Through this series, the group hopes that their fans will “find new sides to them” that are “previously unseen.”
‘Tis The Season to Binge-Watch
Check out these holiday-themed drops in time for your Christmas break.
The Naughty Nine Now Available
The Shepherd Now Available
Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever December 8
Doctor Who: The Church On Ruby Road December 26
A Merry Marathon
From fantasy live-action to mystery tales, this lineup has got you covered!
What If…? Season 2 December 22
Maestra: Strings Of Truth December 9
Dragons of Wonderhatch December 20
So, let’s step into the world of December cinema, where stories unfold and emotions run high. As we unwrap the cinematic treats waiting for us, get ready for a month filled with movie magic, right from the comfort of your own couch.
Embark on a magical journey with Disney+! Stream now to experience the enchantment, laughter, and heartwarming stories. Your adventure awaits—don’t miss out!
The countdown to the much-anticipated release of ‘Yu Yu Hakusho‘ is accompanied by an exhilarating trailer, showcasing the series’ state-of-the-art visual effects. This live-action adaptation promises to set new benchmarks in the genre, seamlessly blending the realms of humans and demons.
The Essence of Manga in Motion
Spanning five episodes, this series pays homage to the beloved manga by encapsulating its supernatural allure in a strikingly realistic manner. This feat is achieved through a collaboration with the esteemed Scanline VFX, renowned for their expertise in big-budget Hollywood ventures.
Behind the Scenes with Visual Effects
Tomofumi Akahane, the visual effects director, reveals the challenges of showcasing CGI characters in close-up shots. He credits Scanline VFX for elevating the series to unprecedented heights, blurring the lines between CGI and reality for viewers. “To what extent CGI-characters can be shown close-up depends on the distance from the camera, whether there’s dialogue, and the facial expression,” said Tomofumi Akahane. “With Scanline VFX on board, we were able to reach higher than any other Japanese title and achieve a quality where the average viewer won’t be able to tell that CGI is actually CGI.”
Innovative Filming Techniques
A groundbreaking filming technique was employed, involving 170 cameras capturing actors in a 360-degree format. This allowed director Sho Tsukikawa to later select the ideal angles, creating CG characters that flawlessly integrate with live-action sequences.
Reimagining Iconic Battles
Recreating the series’ iconic battles posed significant challenges, particularly with the Toguro Brothers. Visual effects advisor Ryo Sakaguchi discusses the intricate process of scaling the actors to match their manga counterparts, ensuring realistic interactions during combat. “The body size of the actors and the characters are different, so it was really hard to change the scale. It wasn’t just a matter of changing their height, we needed to ensure that the sight lines of the opponents were accurate,” said Ryo Sakaguchi
Actor Integration with CGI
Addressing the unfamiliarity of actors with CGI, the production team devised innovative methods to assist in performance. This included employing stunt personnel in special costumes to simulate the presence of CGI characters, enhancing the actors’ ability to portray authentic battle scenes.
Premiere and Availability
The fate of the human world will unfold in this captivating series. ‘Yu Yu Hakusho‘ is set to premiere on December 14, exclusively on Netflix, inviting audiences to experience a visual spectacle unlike any other.
Get ready for your holiday shopping spree with our comprehensive guide to the 2023 holiday mall hours in Metro Manila. It’s the season of gift-giving once again, and we’re already pretty sure that the malls will be packed with people meeting their friends for some good ol’ Christmas reunions or shopping their hearts out, buying gifts for themselves and their loved ones. If you’re one who tends to do your business at the last minute but doesn’t know until what time you can head to the mall, we’ve got you covered!
Here’s a rundown of the operating hours of Metro Manila’s malls and shopping centers which you can check out for your shopping and dining agendas during the Christmas season:
Ayala Malls
Alabang Town Center
effective November 13 – December 14 (Regular Mall Hours) December 15-17 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 18-22 (Regular Mall Hours) December 23 (10:00 AM – 11:00 PM) December 24 (10:00 AM – 8:00 PM) December 25-30 (Regular Mall Hours) December 31 (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 9:00 PM) January 2 onwards (Regular Mall Hours)
Ayala Malls Glorietta
effective November 13 – January 8, 2024 *Monday to Friday (11:00 AM – 10:00 PM) *Saturday to Sunday (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 8 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 (10:00 AM – 7:00 PM) December 25 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM) December 30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 31 (10:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
Ayala Malls Greenbelt
effective November 14 – December 23, December 26-30 *Sunday to Thursday (11:00 AM – 10:00 PM) *Friday to Saturday (11:00 AM – 11:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (10:00 AM – 7:00 PM) December 25 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
Ayala Malls Cloverleaf
December 1 -30 (11:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 (11:00 AM – 8:00 PM) December 31 (11:00 AM – 8:00 PM)
Ayala Malls Feliz
effective November 13 – January 8, 2024 *Mondays to Thursdays (11:00 AM – 9:00 PM) *Fridays to Saturdays (11:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 15-17 & 22-23 (11:00 AM – 11:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (11:00 AM – 8:00 PM) December 25 & 30 (11:00 AM – 10:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
Ayala Malls Circuit
effective November 13 – January 7, 2024 *Monday to Friday (11:00 AM – 10:00 PM) *Saturday to Sunday (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (10:00 AM – 7:00 PM) December 25 & January 1, 2024 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM)
Ayala Malls Manila Bay
effective November 13 – January 8, 2024 *Monday to Thursday (11:00 AM – 9:00 PM) *Friday (11:00 AM – 10:00 PM) Saturday to Sunday (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) – Legal Holidays – Nov. 27, Dec. 8, Dec. 25, Dec.30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (10:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
Ayala Malls Marikina
November 13 onwards *Monday to Sunday (10:00 AM – 9:00 PM) December 24 (10:00 AM – 8:00 PM) December 25 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 31 (10:00 AM – 8:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
Ayala Malls The 30th
effective November 13 – January 1, 2024 *Corte (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) *Main Mall (10:00 AM – 9:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (10:00 AM – 7:00 PM) December 25 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
Ayala Malls Vertis North
effective November 17 – January 7, 2024 *Monday to Thursday (11:00 AM – 10:00 PM) *Friday to Sunday (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) except on Nov. 27 & December 8 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (10:00 AM – 8:00 PM) December 25, 30 & January 1, 2024 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM)
Ayala Malls Fairview Terraces
December 1-14 *Monday to Thursday (10:00 AM – 9:00 PM) *Friday to Sunday (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 15 – 29 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) December 25 & 30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
Ayala Malls U.P. Town Center
November 13 – January 8, 2024 *Monday to Friday (11:00 AM – 10:00 PM) *Saturday to Sunday (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) November 27 & December 8 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (10:00 AM – 8:00 PM) December 25 & January 1, 2024 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM)
Ayala Malls South Park
December 1-23 (10:00 AM – 7:00 PM) December 24 (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM December 25 (12:00 NN – 7:00 PM) December 26-30 (10:00 AM – 7:00 PM) December 31 (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 7:00 PM) January 2 onwards (10:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
Ayala Malls Serin
December 15-23 (10:00 AM – 9:00 PM) December 24 (10:00 AM – 7:00 PM) December 25 (12:00 NN – 8:00 PM) December 26-30 *Monday to Thursday (10:00 AM – 8:00 PM) *Friday to Sunday (10:00 AM – 9:00 PM) December 31 (10:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 8:00 PM)
Ayala Malls Capitol Central
December 1-16 *Sunday to Thursday (10:00 AM – 9:00 PM) *Friday to Saturday (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 17-23 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 (10:00 AM – 7:00 PM) December 25 (12:00 NN – 9:00 PM) December 26-30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 31 (10:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 9:00 PM)
Ayala Malls Central Bloc
December 15 & 23 (10:00 AM – 12:00 MN) December 24 & 31 (10:00 AM – 7:00 PM) December 25 & January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
Ayala Malls Legazpi
December 1-14 *Monday to Thursday (10:00 AM – 8:00 PM) *Friday to Sunday (10:00 AM – 9:00 PM) December 15-23 (10:00 AM – 9:00 PM) December 24 (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM) December 25 (12:00 NN – 9:00 PM) December 26 – 30 (10:00 AM – 9:00 PM) December 31 (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 8:00 PM)
Bonifacio High Street
December 1-14 (11:00 AM – 11:00 PM) December 15-23 (11:00 AM – 12:00 MN) December 24 (11:00 AM – 8:00 PM) December 25 (12:00 NN – 11:00 PM) December 26-30 (11:00 AM – 11:00 PM) December 31 (11:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 11:00 PM)
Ayala Malls Manila Bay: A Bayside Holiday Spectacle
Ayala Malls Manila Bay is transforming into a holiday paradise. Have a magical weekend at Christmas Village with a Santa meet & greet, gift wrapping station, and your favorite Christmas treats! Catch these every December 3, 10, 17, 24, and 25 at Lumbera Atrium, Building B.
Don’t Miss Out: The grand fireworks display is a sight to behold every Sunday at 6:30 PM!
Bonifacio High Street: An Open-Air Holiday Adventure
At Bonifacio High Street, the holiday season is celebrated under the stars. With its unique open-air setup, this shopping avenue in Taguig extends its hours from 11 AM to midnight on December 15-23. Enjoy the cool breeze as you stroll through shops and enjoy the festive outdoor ambiance.
Experience the Unique: Check out the outdoor Christmas bazaar featuring local artisans and their handcrafted goods.
Megaworld Lifestyle Mall
Eastwood Mall
December 1-30 *Monday to Thursday (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) *Friday to Sunday (10:00 AM – 11:00 PM) December 24 (10:00 AM – 8:00 PM) December 25 (10:00 AM – 11:00 PM) December 31 (10:00 AM – 2:00 AM) Extended Hours for City Walk) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
Uptown Bonifacio
December 1-30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) Regular Mall Hours December 24 (10:00 AM – 8:00 PM) December 25 (12:00 NN – 11:00 PM)
Venice Grand Canal Mall
December 1-30 (Regular Mall Hours) *Weekdays (11:00 AM – 10:00 PM) *Weekend (10:00 AM – 11:00 PM) December 24 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) December 25 (11:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 31 (9:00 AM – 2:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (11:00 AM – 10:00 PM)
Forbes Town
December 1 – 30 (10:00 AM – 9:00 PM) December 24 (10:00 AM – 7:00 PM) December 25 (12:00 NN – 9:00 PM) December 31 (10:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 9:00 PM)
Lucky Chinatown
December 1 – 30 (9:00 AM – 9:00 PM) December 24 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) December 25 (9:00 AM – 9:00 PM) December 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 9:00 PM)
Arcovia City
December 1 – 30 (10:00 AM – 9:00 PM) Food Tenants (11:00 AM – 9:00 PM) Non-Food December 24 (10:00 AM – 7:00 PM) December 25 (12:00 NN – 9:00 PM) December 31 (10:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 9:00 PM)
The Clubhouse at Temple Drive
December 1 – 30 (10:00 AM – 9:00 PM) December 24 (10:00 AM – 7:00 PM) December 25 (12:00 NN – 9:00 PM) December 31 (10:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 9:00 PM)
Paseo Center
December 1 – 30 (10:00 AM – 10:00PM) December 24 (9:00 AM to 7:00 PM) December 25 (12:00 NN – 8:00 PM) December 30 (9:00 AM to 7:00 PM) December 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 8:00 PM)
Three Central Mall
December 1 – 30 (10:00 AM – 8:00 PM) December 24 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) December 25 (12:00 NN – 7:00 PM) December 30 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) December 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 7:00 PM)
Clark Cityfront Mall
December 1 – 15 (10:00 AM – 9:00 PM) December 16-30 *Monday to Thursday (10:00 AM – 9:00 PM) *Friday to Sunday (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) *December 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29 and 30 December 24 (10:00 AM – 7:00 PM) December 25 (10:00 AM to 10:00 PM) December 30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 31 (10:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 9:00 PM)
San Antonio Place
December 1 – 30 (10:00AM – 8:00 PM) December 24 (10:00 AM – 7:00 PM) December 25 (12:00 NN – 7:00 PM) December 30 (10:00 AM – 7:00 PM) December 31 (10:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 7:00 PM)
San Lorenzo Place Mall
December 1 – 23 (9:00 AM – 9:00 PM) December 24 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) December 25 (10:00 AM – 8:00 PM) December 26 – 30 (9:00 AM – 9:00 PM) December 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (10:00 AM – 8:00 PM)
Greenhouse at Village Square Alabang
December 1 – 30 (10:00 AM – 9:00 PM) December 24 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) December 25 (10:00 AM – 9:00 PM) December 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 8:00 PM)
Alabang West Parade
December 1 – 30 *Weekdays (10:00 AM – 9:00 PM *Weekdays (10:00 AM – 11:00 PM December 24 (10:00 AM – 8:00 PM) December 25 (10:00 AM – 9:00 PM) December 31 (10:00 AM – 8:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 9:00 PM)
Southwoods Mall, Laguna
December 1 – 30 (10:00 AM to 9:00 PM), except all Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) December 25 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 9:00 PM)
Festive Walk Mall, Ilo ilo
December 1 – 30 *Reg Days (10:00 AM – 9:00 PM) *All Fridays and Saturdays (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 18 – 23 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 26 -30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 (9:00 AM – 8:00 PM) December 25 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 31 (9:00 AM – 8:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
Twin Lakes, Tagaytay
December 1 – 30 (10:00 AM – 8:00 PM) Regular Mall Hours December 24 (10:00 AM – 8:00 PM) Regular Mall Hours December 25 (10:00 AM – 8:00 PM) Regular Mall Hours December 31 (10:00 AM – 8:00 PM) Regular Mall Hours January 1, 2024 (10:00 AM – 8:00 PM) Regular Mall Hours
Mactan Newtown, Cebu
December 1 – 30 (Regular Mall Hours) December 24 (Regular Mall Hours) December 25 (Regular Mall Hours) December 31 (Regular Mall Hours) January 1, 2024 (Regular Mall Hours)
Newcoast Beachwalk, Boracay
December 1 – 30 (10:00 AM – 8:00 PM) Regular Mall Hours December 24 (10:00 AM – 8:00 PM) Regular Mall Hours December 25 (10:00 AM – 8:00 PM) Regular Mall Hours December 31 (10:00 AM – 8:00 PM) Regular Mall Hours January 1, 2024 (10:00 AM – 8:00 PM) Regular Mall Hours
Ortigas Malls
Greenhills
December 1-3, 8-10, 22 &23, 29, 30 (11:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 4-7, 11-14, 18-21, 26-28 (11:00 AM – 9:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (10:00 AM – 7:00 PM) December 25 (10:00 AM – 11:00 PM)
Tiendesitas
December 1-23, 26-30 (11:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (11:00 AM – 7:00 PM) December 25 (11:00 AM – 10:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM) January 2-8 (11:00 AM – 10:00 PM)
Estancia
December 1-23, 26-30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (10:00 AM – 7:00 PM) December 25 (11:00 AM – 10:00 PM) January 1, (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM) January 2-8 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM)
Rockwell Malls
Power Plant Mall
December 1 – 14 (10:00 AM – 10:00PM) *Monday – Sunday December 15 – 23 (10:00 AM – 11:00 PM) *Monday to Sunday December 24 (10:00 AM – 9:00 PM) December 25 (12:00 NN – 9:00 PM) *Christmas Day December 26 – 29 (11:00 AM – 10:00 PM) *Tuesday – Friday December 30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 31 (10:00 AM – 9:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 9:00 PM) *New Year’s Eve
Santolan Town Plaza
December 1 – 14 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) *Monday – Sunday December 15 – 23 (10:00 AM – 11:00 PM) *Monday – Sunday December 24 (10:00 AM – 9:00 PM) *Christmas Eve December 25 (12:00 NN – 9:00 PM) *Christmas Day December 26 – 29 (11:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 31 (10:00 AM – 9:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 9:00 PM)
Robinsons Malls
Robinsons Otis
December 1 – 23 and 25 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) December 25 – 30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
Robinsons Magnolia
December 1, 4-7, 11-14 (11:00 AM – 11:00 PM) December 2-3, 8-10 & 25-30 (10:00 AM – 11:00 PM) December 15, 18-22 (11:00 AM – 12:00 MN) December 16-17 & 23 (10:00 AM – 12:00 MN) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
Robinsons Manila
December 1, 4-7, 11-14 (11:00 AM – 11:00 PM) December 2-3, 8-10 & 25-30 (10:00 AM – 11:00 PM) December 15, 18-22 (11:00 AM – 12:00 MN) December 16-17 & 23 (10:00 AM – 12:00 MN) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
Robinsons Galleria
December 1, 4-7, 11-14 (11:00 AM – 11:00 PM) December 2-3, 8-10 & 25-30 (10:00 AM – 11:00 PM) December 15, 18-22 (11:00 AM – 12:00 MN) December 16-17 & 23 (10:00 AM – 12:00 MN) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
Robinsons Cainta
December 1-23 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 25-20 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
Robinsons Antipolo
December 1-14, 25-30 (10:00 AM – 11:00 PM) December 15-23 (10:00 AM – 12:00 MN) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
Robinsons Las Pinas
December 1-23 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 25-30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
Robinsons Malabon
December 1-23 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 25 & 30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
Robinsons Metro East
December 1-23, 25-30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
Robinsons Novaliches
December 1-23 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) December 25-30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
Robinsons Tagaytay
December 1-23 & 25-30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
Galleria South
December 1-23 & 25-30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
Robinsons Lipa
December 1-23 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) December 25 – 30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
Robinsons Imus
December 1-23 & 25-30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
Robinsons Gen Trias
December 1-23 & 25 -30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
Robinsons Malolos
December 1-23, 25-30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
Robinsons Jaro
December 1-23, 25-30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
Robinsons Imus
December 1-23 & 25-30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
Robinsons Tacloban
December 1-23, 25-30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
Robinsons Cagayan De Oro
December 1-23, 25-30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
SM Supermalls
The Podium
*Monday to Sunday (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
S Maison
December 1, 4-7, 11-14 (11:00 AM – 11:00 PM) December 2, 3, 8-10, 25-30 (10:00 AM – 11:00 PM) December 15, 18-22 (11:00 AM – 12:00 MN) December 16, 17 & 23 (10:00 AM – 12:00 MN) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 8:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
SM Aura Premier
December 1-23 & 25-30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
SM Mall Of Asia
December 1, 4-7 and 11-14 (11:00 AM – 11:00 PM) December 2-3, 8-10 & 25-30 (10:00 AM – 11:00 PM) December 15 & 18-22 (11:00 AM – 12:00 MN) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 8:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
SM Megamall
December 1, 4-7 and 11-14 (11:00 AM – 11:00 PM) December 2-3, 8-10 & 25-30 (10:00 AM – 11:00 PM) December 15 & 18-22 (11:00 AM – 12:00 MN) December 16-17 & 23 (10:00 AM – 12:00 MN) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
SM City Manila
December 1-23 & 25-30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
SM City North EDSA
December 1, 4-7, 11-14 (11:00 AM – 11:00 PM) December 2,3, 8-10, 25-30 (10:00 AM – 11:00 PM) December 15, 18-22, 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) December 16, 17 & 23 (10:00 AM – 12:00 MN) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
SM City East Ortigas
December 1-23 & 25-30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
SM City Fairview
December 1-23 & 25-30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
SM City Grand Central
December 1-23 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) December 25-30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
SM City Valenzuela
December 1-23 & 25-30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
SM City Novaliches
December 1-23 & 25-30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
SM City Sta. Mesa
December 1-23 & 25-30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
SM City Makati
December 1-8 *Monday to Friday (11:00 AM – 10:00 PM) *Saturday, Sunday & Holiday (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 9-10 (10:00 AM – 11:00 PM) December 11-14 (11:00 AM – 10:00 PM December 15-23 *Monday to Friday (11:00 AM – 11:00 PM) *Saturday – Sunday (10:00 AM – 11:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) December 25 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM) December 26-30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) January 1, 2024 CLOSED
SM Center Las Pinas
December 1-23 & 25-30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
SM City Sucat
December 1-23 & 25-30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
SM City San Mateo
December 1-23 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) December 25-30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM) —SM Supermarket— December 1-22 (8:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 23 (7:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 (7:00 AM – 8:00 PM) December 31 (7:00 AM – 8:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM)
SM City Marikina
December 1-23 & 25-30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
SM City BF Paranaque
December 1-23 & 25-30 *Monday to Friday (11:00 AM – 10:00 PM) *Saturday, Sunday & Holiday (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
SM City Bicutan
December 1-23 & 25-30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
SM Center Lemery
December 1-23, 25-30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
SM Center San Pedro
December 1-23, 25-30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
SM City Bacoor
December 1-23, 25-30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
SM City Batangas
December 1-23 & 25-30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
SM City Calamba
December 1-23 & 25-30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM) —SM Supermarket— December 1-22 (8:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 23, 29-30 (7:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (7:00 AM – 8:00 PM) December 25 & January 1, 2024 (7:00 AM – 10:00 PM)
SM City Daet
December 1-23 & 25-30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
SM City Lipa
December 1-23 & 25-30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
SM City San Pablo
December 1-23 & 25-30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
SM City Sto. Tomas
December 1-23 & 25-30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
SM City Tanza
December 1-23 & 25-30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
SM City Trece Martires
December 1-23 & 25-30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
SM City Puerto Princesa
December 1-23 & 25-30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
Mall of Asia: A Grand Festive Destination
The Mall of Asia, one of the largest malls in Asia, is not holding back this festive season. Expect the mall to be open from 10 AM to 11 PM starting December 2-3, 8-10 & 25-30. Enjoy the grand Christmas display and the spectacular MOA Eye, offering stunning views of the city.
Highlight: The annual fireworks display over Manila Bay is an event that you won’t want to miss.
Vista Malls
Vista Mall Bataan
starting November 20 *Sunday to Thursday (10:00 AM – 9:00 PM) *Friday to Saturday (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) November 24-26 (10:00 AM – 11:00 PM) December 1-3 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 15-23 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) December 25 (9:00 AM – 10:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM)
Vista Mall Dasmarinas
December 1-31 *Monday to Friday (10:00 AM – 9:00 PM) *Saturday to Sunday (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (8:00 AM – 9:00 PM) December 30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 25 & January 1, 2024 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM)
Vista Mall General Trias
December 1-23 (10:00 AM – 9:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (10:00 AM – 8:00 PM) December 25-30 (10:00 AM – 9:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (10:00 AM – 9:00 PM)
Vista Mall Las Pinas
December 1-23 (10:00 AM – 9:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (10:00 AM – 8:00 PM) December 25-30 (10:00 AM – 9:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (10:00 AM – 9:00 PM)
Vista Mall Malolos
December 1-23 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 8:00 PM) December 25 & January 1, 2024 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 26-30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM)
Vista Mall Naga
December 1-23 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (9:00 AM – 8:00 PM) December 25 – 30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (10:00 AM – 9:00 PM)
Vista Mall Taguig
December 1-23 *Monday to Thursday (10:00 AM – 9:00 PM) *Friday to Sunday (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 26-30 *Monday to Thursday (10:00 AM – 9:00 PM) *Friday to Sunday (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (10:00 AM – 8:00 PM) December 25 & January 1, 2024 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM)
Vista Mall Tanza
December 1-23 (10:00 AM – 9:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (10:00 AM – 8:00 PM) December 25 -30 (10:00 AM – 9:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (10:00 AM – 9:00 PM)
NOMO – A Vista Lifestyle Center
Regular Mall Hours *Monday to Thursday (10:00 AM – 9:00 PM) *Friday to Sunday (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 (10:00 AM – 8:00 PM) December 25 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 31 (10:00 AM – 8:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM)
SOMO – A Vista Mall
December 11-15, 18-22, 25-29 (10:00 AM – 9:00 PM) December 16-17, 23 & 30 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (10:00 AM – 8:00 PM) Simbang Gabi (December 5-23, 7:15 PM) 2nd Level
Other Malls
Shangri-La Plaza
December 15-16 (10:00 AM – 11:00 PM) December 17-21 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 22-23 (10:00 AM – 11:00 PM) December 24 (10:00 AM – 8:00 PM) December 25 (12:00 NN – 9:00 PM) December 26-29 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 30 (10:00 AM – 11:00 PM) December 31 (10:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 8:00 PM) January 2, 2024 onwards (10:00 AM – 9:00 PM) Regular Mall Hours
Central Square
December 15-23 *Monday to Thursday (11:00 AM – 11:00 PM) *Friday to Sunday (11:00 AM – 12:00 MN) December 24 (11:00 AM – 8:00 PM) December 25 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM) December 26-30 (11:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 31 (10:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM)
Century City Mall
December 4-23 (10:00 AM – 9:00 PM) Regular Mall Hours December 24 (10:00 AM – 7:00 PM) December 25 (12:00 NN – 9:00 PM) December 26-30 (10:00 AM – 9:00 PM) Regular Mall Hours December 31 (10:00 AM – 7:00 PM) January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 9:00 PM)
Araneta City
December 1 – January 08, 2024 *Sundays – Thursdays (11:00 AM – 9:00 PM) *Fridays & Saturdays (11:00 AM – 10:00 PM) December 24 & 31 (11:00 AM – 7:00 PM) December 25 & January 1, 2024 (12:00 NN – 9:00 PM) Time Square Food Park (Open daily from 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM) Fiesta Carnival *Mondays to Thursdays (11:00 AM – 11:00 PM) *Fridays to Sundays (10:00 AM – 11:00 PM) **December 31 (11:00 AM – 7:00 PM only) Kid’s Club Art Workshop & Play Area (Open daily at the Quantum Skyview (Gateway Mall 2) until January 1, 2024 from 2PM to 7PM) Fireworks Display (7:00 PM) December 29 (Friday) December 30 (Saturday) January 1 (Monday) Farmers Market (Open daily from 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM)
Tips for Your Holiday Shopping Adventure
Plan Ahead: With extended mall hours, plan your shopping trip to avoid peak hours and make the most of the festive deals.
Stay Safe: Remember to follow health protocols and stay hydrated during your shopping spree.
Parking Woes: Consider using public transport or carpooling as parking spaces can be hard to find during the busy season.
Last-Minute Shopping: For those last-minute gifts, remember that malls will be exceptionally busy just before Christmas. Plan accordingly!
With this comprehensive guide to Metro Manila’s 2023 holiday mall hours, you’re all set to plan your festive shopping adventure. Remember, amidst the hustle and bustle of the season, it’s the joy of being with loved ones and the spirit of giving that truly make the holidays special. Happy shopping, and may your bags be ever full and your feet not too tired!
Note: Christmas/Holidays 2023 mall hours can change without prior notice, so we recommend also visiting the malls’ respective website and social media accounts for additional updates.
