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Elevate your family’s Easter celebration with Globe At Home

The Holy Week break is the perfect time for families to reunite and bond with each other after a challenging year due to the pandemic. Globe At Home understands the significance of this season for Filipinos and wants to be part of their Easter celebrations as they make up for lost time.

One of the highlights of Globe At Home’s Holy Week lineup is the new GFiber Plan 1699. The plan includes 12 months of Disney+ mobile access and 3-month premium access of HBO GO, Viu, Prime Video and Konsulta MD. It offers speeds of up to 200Mbps, perfect for streaming movies, playing games, and video calling loved ones
who may be far away.

To showcase the power of GFiber, Globe At Home has prepared several activities for the whole family to enjoy. It is hosting an Easter experience in the greater Manila area and key cities nationwide. It comes with activities such as the digital egg hunt, where participants can scan QR codes to search for hidden digital eggs and even
paint one on the big screen.

In some booth activations, visitors can also experience a voice-activated digital home, complete with smart lights, an automatic air purifier, and a pet feeder powered by the GFiber Unli plan. To bring their experience to another level, the Globe Home Squad will be at hand to assist.

The recently launched Globe Home Squad offers a range of services to ensure a whole-home connectivity experience, enable a digital lifestyle, and provide customized network solutions at home. The team of technicians is trained to configure devices from Xiaomi, Samsung, Cherry Home, TPLink, Huawei, Linksys and other brands to keep homes connected.

Those feeling competitive can hop like a bunny and reach speeds of up to 1Gbps to claim amazing prizes. Once all activities are done, they can take home exclusive prizes from Globe At Home.

To experience Globe At Home’s Easter treats, there were full experiential booths at SM The Block from March 31 to Apr 2, 2023, while booths at the BGC Amphitheater will follow from April 8 to 10, 2023.

Aside from GFiber, Globe At Home offers FamSURF199, the best promo paired with Home Prepaid WiFi, for the family’s daily connectivity needs that is “Loaded sa Love” without breaking the budget. With just P199, subscribers can share connectivity with family and friends. FamSURF199 comes with 23GB shareable data, including 7GB of free access to watch, chat, learn, and earn apps.

Globe At Home also encourages subscribers to register their Home Prepaid WiFi SIMs to continue enjoying FamSURF promos. SIMs will be deactivated by April 27 if users fail to register before the April 26 deadline.

“We value family moments like Easter, and our goal is to make their celebrations even greater with Globe At Home. We want to enable families to live a digital lifestyle and enjoy their favorite activities virtually so they can make the most out of their time at home,” said Globe At Home Brand Management Vice President Raymond Policarpio.

Apply for a GFiber Plan or load up on FamSURF and create unforgettable Easter memories with Globe At Home.

Apply for a GFiber Plan now via glbe.co/GFiber. You may also book a Globe Home Squad visit qt glbe.co/HomeSquad

April 5, 2023
WATCH: New Original Action Comedy “Medellín” Premiering June 2 on Prime Video

Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled adventure with Medellín, the latest action comedy film. Prime Video has revealed the teaser art and the trailer for Medellín, the new action comedy film by Franck Gastambide (Pattaya, Taxi 5, Validé), starring Gastambide, Ramzy Bedia (La Tour Montparnasse Infernale), Anouar Toubali (Pattaya), Brahim Bouhlel (Validé), Raymond Cruz (Breaking Bad), and Essined Aponte (S.W.A.T.), with a special appearance by Mike Tyson (The Hangover). Medellín will launch exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on June 2, 2023.

In the movie, Reda (Ramzy Bedia) assemble a team, travels to Colombia and plan a raid to rescue his brother from a dangerous cartel on Medellín, but his plan spirals out of control when he decides to kidnap the cartel leader’s son in order to exchange him for his brother’s life.

Based on an original idea of Franck Gastambide, and co-written by Gastambide and Charles Van Tieghem (Validé), the French Original film is produced by Kowloon Film (Eric Altmayer and Nicolas Altmayer).

Medellín will join the thousands of TV shows and movies in the Prime Video catalogue, including hit movies like The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, The Terminal List, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, Star Trek: Picard, Carnival Row, American Gods, and The Boys, as well as French Originals Overdose, LOL: Qui Rit, Sort !, Mixte, Le Bal des Folles, Orelsan : Montre Jamais Ca à Personne, Celebrity Hunted, and exclusives such as BDE, Coeurs Noirs, Darknet-sur-Mer, Connectés, Je te Veux Moi Non Plus, all available on Prime Video at no extra cost for Prime members.

Don’t miss out on this exciting addition to the Prime Video catalogue.

April 5, 2023
Capturing Women in Arts At The CCP Touring Exhibit

Who and what defines women’s image?

These are the questions that were explored in the touring exhibit of the Cultural Center of the Philippines, titled Woman: Thesis and Antithesis. Curated by Yuchengco Museum director Jeannie Javelosa, the exhibit featured artworks that highlight women as subject matter, and celebrated women artists amidst the evident gender divide in the field of visual arts in the Philippines. The exhibit was divided into two sections: the Women in Society collections displayed at the ground floor, and the Women Expressions exhibited at the third floor of Yuchengco Museum.

The Women in Society collection chronicled women’s various roles in society while stimulating the critical thinking of audiences of whether women are represented properly over time. Meanwhile, in the Women Expressions collection, arts have become an extension of women’s expressions on particular issues they face amidst the patriarchal society. Consisting of different feminist overtones, some artworks militantly advocate for shifts and changes in their roles as women and how they are perceived.

The exhibit is part of the CCP touring exhibit series and also marks its first collaboration with the Yuchengco Museum in Makati City.

“For the next three years, the CCP is going to be closed and we are delighted that we have friends just like the Yuchengco Museum with whom we can work so that the CCP can continue its activities in the performing arts, visual arts, literary arts, and the other elements of culture and the arts with which we deal,” said CCP chairperson Jaime C. Laya, who expressed heartfelt gratitude to CCP’s partner organizations in helping the 54-year-old institution continue its mission in the promotion and preservation of the Philippine arts and culture.

Yvonne Yuchengco, chairperson of the Yuchengco Museum, Inc, has been delighted to open its doors to CCP while its main building is undergoing rehabilitation. “The Yuchengco Museum is very happy to host this first of many succeeding exhibits, highlighting our culture, our country’s visual arts collection from the Cultural Center of the Philippines. The museum reached out to the CCP when it heard that it would be closed due to renovation. We have been working closely with the CCP team on how our collaboration can showcase the rich art pieces as some of them have been kept stored for some time,” shared chairperson Yuchengco.

The exhibit, in a way, raises the conversation on the prevailing issues on gender gaps among Filipino artists. “In the Philippines, we have 17 Filipino visual artists who were named and conferred the national artist awards, and all of them are male. While the other arts fields such as music, dance, theater, and film, have women national artists, visual arts have always been dominated by male artists. This showed that there has been a huge gender gap to be filled. We as a nation should do something with this gender gap. Woman: Thesis and Antithesis looks at this issue and hopes to start an enriching conversation on the gender divide,” shared CCP trustee Michelle Nikki Junia.

The exhibit runs until June 24, 2023, at the Yuchengco Museum located at the RCBC Plaza, corner Ayala Avenue and Senator Gil J. Puyat Avenue in Makati City. Visiting schedule is Monday to Sunday, from 10am to 6pm.

Entrance fee for adults is Php100, with discounted price of Php50 for students, seniors and PWDs. Free admission days are April 29, May 20, and June 24, when there are public programs.

On April 29, 3pm, there will be an open dialogue on the history of the CCP Visual Arts Collection, as written in the 2018 publication Cultural Cache, and its current status as the CCP 21AM Collection.

Art educators will converse on how the image of the woman is portrayed by artists across different periods in Philippine art history and in different mediums. Using the works featured in the exhibition, guests will discuss common themes and depictions in relation to gender representation in art. The forum will happen on May 20, 3pm.

Selected Thirteen Artists Awards women recipients, who foreground woman and womanhood as subject matter, gather on June 24, 3pm, to talk about generational differences in art-making and expressions of the feminine.

For more information on the exhibit, check out the official CCP and CCP Visual Arts and Museum Division Facebook accounts. Follow CCP social media accounts in Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.

April 5, 2023
Indulge in Easter Festivities at Conrad Manila

Conrad Manila concludes the Lenten season and celebrates the coming holidays with extravagant festivities such as the “Easter Feast” at its award-winning Brasserie on 3, premium Easter goodies from Bru Coffee Bar, and an elevated “Afternoon Tea by the Bay” at C Lounge.

“We are delighted to invite guests to a fun-filled Easter weekend as we celebrate the season and the immense joy that the season brings,” shares Fabio Berto, hotel general manager, adding, “We look forward to providing our guests with touches of luxury through well-curated dining experiences and inspiring stays that the whole family can enjoy together.”

Available on Easter Sunday, April 9, Executive Chef Warren Brown takes guests and patrons on a gastronomic journey through the Philippines’ rich and vibrant kitchens with an Easter-themed buffet spread at Brasserie on 3, the hotel’s all-day restaurant. Buffet highlights include: Sustainable Seafood Paluto, Prime Ribs, as well as a playful Dessert Station with traditional Easter favorites such as Chocolate Bunnies and Eggs, complemented by local and colorful kakanin or Filipino rice cakes from different regions. The “Easter Feast” on April 9 is priced at PHP 3,500 nett per person, available for lunch and dinner.

The little ones are also invited to come in their favorite Easter costumes and take part in special Kiddie Afternoon Activities such as the traditional Easter Egg Hunt, Face Painting, Balloon Twisting, Magic Show and more. The Easter Egg Festival is open from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Roosevelt located in the Third Level.

At C Lounge, elevate your afternoons with Conrad Manila’s signature teas best paired with delicately hand-crafted sweet and savory Easter-inspired light bites including Lemon Tartlet, Macarons, Mango Panna Cotta, among others. Available for the whole month of April from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, “Afternoon By The Bay” at C Lounge is priced at PHP 2,688++.

Easter would not be Easter without the traditional festive treats. Now through April 9, Conrad Manila’s Bru Coffee Bar presents a colorful selection of Easter Chocolate Bunnies, Surprise Eggs, Signature cakes and more, all available to order online for takeaway or delivery. Prices start at PHP 150 nett.

For guests who wish to pamper their body and mind, award-winning Conrad Spa is offering a deeply nourishing coffee scrub followed by their signature healing massage. And to complete the rejuvenating journey, let the rich flavors of BRU Coffee Bar’s specialty coffees awaken the senses. Conrad Spa’s “Easter Bliss” is priced at PHP 5,000, available month-long.

For inquiries or reservations, please call (63 2) 8833-9999 or email conradmanila@conradhotels.com. To learn more about the hotel’s promotions and offers, follow Conrad Manila on Facebook (ConradManilaPH) and on Instagram (@conradmanila).

April 5, 2023
WATCH: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” – New Trailer Unveils the Ultimate Multiverse Battle

Get ready for Miles Morales’ return in the new Spider-Man movie! Check out the latest trailer for “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, and fans can now catch a glimpse of the action-packed adventure in the newly released trailer. The highly anticipated sequel swings into cinemas on May 31.

About Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Miles Morales returns for the next chapter of the Oscar®-winning Spider-Verse saga, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn’s full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence. But when the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles finds himself pitted against the other Spiders and must redefine what it means to be a hero so he can save the people he loves most.

Directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. Thompson, the film boasts a screenplay by Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, and David Callaham, based on the Marvel comic books.

Produced by Avi Arad, Amy Pascal, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Christina Steinberg.

The star-studded cast includes Shameik Moore and Hailee Steinfeld, Jake Johnson, Issa Rae, Daniel Kaluuya, Jason Schwartzman, Brian Tyree Henry, Luna Lauren Velez, Greta Lee, Rachel Dratch, Jorma Taccone, Shea Whigham and Oscar Isaac.

Don’t miss Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, distributed by Columbia Pictures, the local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Join the conversation using the hashtag #SpiderVerse

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April 4, 2023
Women YouTube content creators on “Breaking barriers online and beyond”

Hosted by Miss Trans Global 2020, actress, writer, and content creator Mela Habijan, the intimate gathering delved into the different stories of YouTube creators Lyqa Maravilla, Candy Pangilinan, Chezka Carandang, Jozelle Tech, as well as Habijan and Google Philippines Country Director Bernadette Nacario themselves.

Helping an entire society break barriers and achieve their full potential

Lyqa Maravilla

Lyqa Maravilla was inspired to start creating educational content in 2015 by her own grandmother, who only managed to attain a Grade 3 education, as well as a group of women who could not pass the Civil Service Exam because they were also juggling their responsibilities as homemakers and mothers.

Eventually, more people found her content and were able to apply her lessons to other similar exams, and the momentum she gained from this support gave her the confidence to create more content on study hacks, workplace tips, and many more videos that simply were able to help Filipinos, especially those who were disadvantaged.

Not only were the barriers in many Filipinos’ ways broken, but more importantly, heavily disadvantaged women were now gaining an edge. “We’re able to help so many people get jobs—actually, our current average is three to five people, mostly women, reporting per day that they land jobs and get promoted,” said Maravilla.

Google Philippines Country Director Bernadette Nacario, Chezka Carandang, Mela Habijan

In the same vein as Maravilla’s highly helpful educational content, commercial pilot Chezka Carandang’s YouTube content goes a long way in opening an entirely new horizon of possibilities for women.

Starting her own YouTube channel during the pandemic, Carandang—who had always wanted to be a pilot but had to figure out how to do it herself—simply wanted to share the process and her own story of how she managed to soar to the skies.

“That’s why I started my YouTube channel. Before, I was the one who had a hard time learning and becoming a pilot, now, I want to be the one aspiring pilots turn to to learn how to become a pilot,” said Carandang.

“It all started with one video on how to become a pilot, and after that, I was able to build a community. I get so many comments saying ‘Chezka, I became a pilot because of you. I didn’t know it was possible to become a pilot.’”

YouTube as a way to inspire

Beyond education, because of the multitude of diverse voices on the platform, for many people YouTube is also a source of inspiration.

Jozelle Tech & Lyqa Maravilla

Take for example Jozelle Tech, a CEO, entrepreneur, consultant, and content creator who also has Spinal Muscular Atrophy, leaving her to rely on a wheelchair—a natural barrier.

Being differently abled has certainly not stopped Tech from doing what she does best, which is helping businesses reach their full potential. Her YouTube content generally focuses on business, branding, and marketing tips and advice.

“These physical challenges are a huge barrier in living a full life. What’s harder is that I’m part of two marginalized groups–I’m a woman bound to a wheelchair. As a child, I had so many dreams, but people would always tell me no, don’t be ambitious. But I am ambitious, and I couldn’t accept that this was going to be my life. I couldn’t walk, so that’s why I decided to run a business,” said Tech defiantly.

Lyqa Maravilla, Candy Pangilinan, and Google Philippines Country Director Bernadette Nacario

Meanwhile, comedienne and actress Candy Pangilinan, whose YouTube channel features her daily life raising her son Quentin, who has special needs, found herself becoming an inspiration to fellow mothers in similar situations.

“I never imagined people would come to me wherever I am, telling me, ‘Ms. Candy, thank you so much for what you do. I learn from your vlog and follow what you do on your content,’” said Pangilinan.

“The support is overwhelming. People asked me what I do with Quentin, so I asked him if we can show the internet our regular lives. Eventually, it grew. Now people are asking, people are coming to me. Honestly, my burden 19 years ago has become my blessing today. YouTube really helped me a lot in developing my son.”

Mela Habijan

As for Habijan herself, who educates people on all things transgender on her YouTube channel, credits the platform for the full realization of her hosting dreams, as she announced she will be hosting shows on YouTube including Rainbow Bench, a YouTube-first talk show focused on LGBTQIA+ stories and allyship.

“It’s my dream to be like Oprah,” said Habijan. “There are so many possibilities being realized by YouTube. I cannot fathom the fact that we’ve really neared this age where everyone can. And we all can, right now.”

Google Philippines Country Director Bernadette Nacario

Sharing her very own breaking barriers story, Google Philippines Country Director Bernadette Nacario said, “I’ve been in tech for over 30 years now and my journey in the industry is not easy! Back in the early days of tech, there was a time when I was the only woman in the boardroom full of men. It was daunting at first but I didn’t let this hold me back! I stood my ground and believed in myself. I showed them that women can and women will! Women’s ability to lead not just with data but with empathy makes us effective leaders.”

Be inspired by the #PinaysWhoBreakBarriersOnYouTube. Listen to their stories on the replay of Breaking Barriers Online and Beyond on the Google Philippines YouTube channel and Facebook page.

April 4, 2023
Go On A Wacky Adventure This April to Celebrate ‘Looney Tunes ACME Fools’

Are you ready to dive into the most mischievous month of the year? This April, Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Wile E. Coyote and the whole Looney crew will spend the month celebrating with Looney Tunes ACME Fools – an animated out-of-the-box moment dedicated to mayhem and laughter.

This year’s ACME Fools also lines up with Warner Bros. Studios’ 100th anniversary on April 4. In true Looney Tunes style, they will be amping up their silly shenanigans and playful pranks, this time across some of Warner Bros.’ most iconic and prized franchises. From April 1 onwards, animated mashups featuring your favorite toons, inserting themselves into Scooby-Doo, Superman, The Flintstones and The Wizard of Oz, will go live on the Cartoon Network Asia social pages.

There will also be an ACME Fool’s dedicated livestream on Cartoon Network Asia’s YouTube channel where fans can go on wacky adventures with Cartoon Network’s best jokesters. Stay tuned to Cartoon Network Asia’s social pages on April 4from 10am-6pm to catch a Looney take on some of the most iconic Warner Bros. moments – every hour, on the hour! These will be amplified across DC Asia and HBO GO pages as well.

https://youtu.be/ObCojVjW0Fo

Cartoon Network and streaming service HBO GO will also be giving top billing to the Looney Tunes with weekend marathons and specially-curated episodes of Looney Tunes Cartoons, Teen Titans GO! and Tom and Jerry. Cartoon Network is available on Cignal Channel 74 (SD), Channel 220 (HD) and Sky Cable Channel 43 (SD), Channel 178 (HD), while HBO GO is available to download in the Play Store and App Store.

To top it all off, several regional brands are partnering with Warner Bros. Discovery including Skechers, which is launching a Looney Tunes apparel range, and mobile phone cases and accessories from Rhinoshield.

Looney Tunes ACME Fools runs for the whole month of April. Keep up to date on all of the hijinks on social: @CartoonNetworkAsia @HBOAsia @DCAsiaOfficial. @LooneyTunes on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter / #ACMEFools #WB100.

April 4, 2023
WATCH: DC Superhero Film ‘Blue Beetle’ Debuts Official Trailer: Get Ready for an Unlikely Hero

A New Hero Emerges in the DC Universe

DC fans, brace yourselves for a new superhero to grace the big screen! Warner Bros. Pictures has just released the official trailer for “Blue Beetle,” featuring Xolo Maridueña (“Cobra Kai”) as the titular character. The much-anticipated superhero film will hit Philippine cinemas exclusively starting August 16.

From Warner Bros. Pictures comes the feature film “Blue Beetle,” marking the DC Super Hero’s first time on the big screen. The film, directed by Angel Manuel Soto, stars Xolo Maridueña in the title role as well as his alter ego, Jaime Reyes.

From Ordinary Life to Extraordinary Destiny

Recent college grad Jaime Reyes returns home full of aspirations for his future, only to find that home is not quite as he left it. As he searches to find his purpose in the world, fate intervenes when Jaime unexpectedly finds himself in possession of an ancient relic of alien biotechnology: the Scarab. When the Scarab suddenly chooses Jaime to be its symbiotic host, he is bestowed with an incredible suit of armor capable of extraordinary and unpredictable powers, forever changing his destiny as he becomes the Super Hero BLUE BEETLE.

A Star-studded Cast

The film features an ensemble cast, including Maridueña (“Cobra Kai”) are Adriana Barraza (“Rambo: Last Blood,” “Thor”), Damían Alcázar (“Narcos,” “Narcos: Mexico”), Elpidia Carrillo (“Mayans M.C.,” the “Predator” films), Bruna Marquezine (“Maldivas,” “God Save the King”), Raoul Max Trujillo (the “Sicario” films, “Mayans M.C.”), with Oscar winner Susan Sarandon (“Monarch,” “Dead Man Walking”), and George Lopez (the “Rio and “Smurf” franchises). The film also stars Belissa Escobedo (“American Horror Stories,” “Hocus Pocus 2”) and Harvey Guillén (“What We Do in the Shadows”).

A Hero’s Journey Begins

Soto (“Charm City Kings,” “The Farm”) directs from a screenplay by Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer (“Miss Bala”) and based on DC characters, “Blue Beetle” is produced by John Rickard and Zev Foreman, with Walter Hamada, Galen Vaisman, and Garrett Grant serving as executive producers. Get ready to embark on an extraordinary adventure with Jaime Reyes as he discovers his true purpose and embraces his destiny as the Blue Beetle.

Mark your calendars and catch “Blue Beetle” in Philippine cinemas starting August 16, distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Discovery company. Join the conversation online and use the hashtag #BlueBeetle to share your excitement for this thrilling new superhero film!

In cinemas starting August 16, “Blue Beetle” is distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Discovery company.” Join the conversation online and use the hashtag #BlueBeetle

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April 4, 2023
New World Makati Hotel Kicks Off Earth Month with “Tea for Trees” Afternoon Tea Promotion

New World Makati Hotel is excited to announce the launch of its “Tea for Trees” Afternoon Tea Set, available until April 22, 2023, from 2 to 6PM daily. To kick off Earth Month, the hotel is donating PHP500 to the Million Trees Foundation for every Tea for Trees set availed for their tree-planting programs dedicated to conserving Philippine watersheds.

The Tea for Trees set is designed to highlight local ingredients and includes a selection of both sweet and savory bites. Guests can enjoy Calamansi white chocolate pralines, Barako chocolate mousse, Pili nuts and chili pepper 72% dark chocolate clusters, Kesong puti cheesecake, Ube puto flan, and Mango chocolate napoleons.

For savory options, guests can indulge in Ilocos mini empanadas, Chicken adobo mousse in wonton cup, Crab and aligue Bicol express in malunggay pandesal, and Kesong puti and tuyo flakes in rice paper roll.

“Together with all Rosewood Hotel Group properties worldwide through our Rosewood Impacts program, New World Makati Hotel is proud to support the Million Trees Foundation with the Tea for Trees Afternoon Tea. We believe in giving back to our community through not only sourcing local ingredients and products that support the livelihood of our farmers and suppliers, but are likewise committed to doing our own part towards contributing to sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint,” said General Manager, Nantha Kumar.

Join New World Makati Hotel in celebrating Earth Month and enjoy a delicious Tea for Trees Afternoon Tea Set, while supporting a great cause.

For inquiries and reservations, guests can call (63 2) 8811-6888 or e-mail fbreservations.manila@newworldhotels.com. They can also visit the website https://manila.newworldhotels.com/en/ or check out the hotel’s official Facebook and Instagram accounts.

April 4, 2023
Dream Theater Top Of The World Tour

Dream Theater, comprised of James LaBrie, John Petrucci, Jordan Rudess, John Myung, and Mike Mangini, were in the middleof a sold-out world tour in support of their last release, Distance Over Time, and the 20th anniversary of Scenes From A Memory whena global pandemic brought the world to a stop. The musicians found themselves at home with LaBrie in Canada and the rest of the group in the States. As fate would have it, they’d just finished construction on DTHQ (Dream Theater Headquarters), a combination live recording studio, rehearsal space, control room, equipment storage facility, and creative hive. With LaBrie in Canada, he initially wrote with the band via Zoom on a monitor in DTHQ. In March 2021, he flew down to New York, quarantined himself, and recorded his vocals face-to-face with Petrucci. The album, A View From The Top Of The World, ultimately threaded together lean and uncompromising hooks with tried-and-true technical proficiency.

“We just love to play our instruments,” observes Petrucci. “That never goes away. I love to be creative, write, and exercise that part of my mind. We’ve been able to do this for a long time, and we don’t take it for granted. Whenever we get together, we know we can’t disappoint ourselves or our fans, so we manage to try even harder.”

“We approach every album like it’s our first,” adds LaBrie. “It’s been such a great ride, but we’re not going to stop.”

“My takeaway from Manila, for the first time, is that “it was incredible” and I really don’t know how to describe it better than we have. We didn’t know what to expect; we did get there, and finally, we’re doing the concert. It was an amazing experience; the fans were absolutely fantastic, and we could tell that they were having an amazing time and a great experience. Go, the first time there was phenomenal, and that’s why we’re coming back. Absolutely!” answered Labrie when asked about their takeaway from their first concert in the Philippines.

Their “Top of the World” tour in the Philippines will take place at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on May 4, 2023 (8:00 p.m.), presented by Ovation Productions. Tickets are available at ticketnet.com.ph. Tickets are priced at PHP 2,750 (lower box), PHP 4,750 (patron C), PHP 5,750 (patron B), PHP 6,750 (patron A), and PHP 7,250 (VIP).

For more details and updates about the concert, please check the official website and Facebook page of Ovation Productions at https://ovationproductionsmanila.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/ovationproductions/.

April 4, 2023