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  • WATCH: ‘The Little Mermaid’ New Trailer Highlights Ariel & Prince Eric’s Love Story

    We finally have the full trailer for The Little Mermaid! Disney has released the official trailer for their live-action adaptation of the animated classic of the same name, giving us a closer look at the love story between Ariel and Prince Eric. Watch the official trailer for The Little Mermaid below:

    The Little Mermaid follows the mermaid Ariel who has always been fascinated by life on land, despite being forbidden by her father, King Triton. In one of her occasional visits to the surface, she saves a drowning human prince and falls in love with him. To be with the man she loves, Ariel makes a dangerous deal with the sea witch Ursula to become a human for three days.

    Directed by Oscar nominee Rob Marshall, the film stars Halle Bailey, Jonah Hauer-King, Melissa McCarthy, Daveed Diggs, Jacob Tremblay, Awkwafina, Art Malik, Noma Dumezweni, and Javier Bardem. The Little Mermaid will be released in US theaters on May 26.

  • “Dungeons & Dragons” Gets 100% Fresh Rating, Holds Sneaks Previews Mar 20 & 21

    Days after its sensational premiere at the SXSW Festival where it captivated fans and critics, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves will have a two-day special sneak previews in cinemas nationwide this coming Monday & Tuesday, March 20 & 21.  Check out your favorite theaters for the screening schedule and admission prices.

    A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers undertake an epic heist to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people.  Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves brings the rich world and playful spirit of the legendary roleplaying game to the big screen in a hilarious and action-packed adventure.

    Directed by Jonathan Goldstein & John Francis Daley (Game Night), the film stars Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Regé-Jean Page, Justice Smith, Sophia Lillis, Chloe Coleman, Daisy Head and Hugh Grant.

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    Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves currently as a 100% Fresh Rating at the review aggregator site, Rotten Tomatoes.

    In its review of the film, Variety writes “Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez and Regé-Jean Page rule in an adventure that turns pop-fantasy derivativeness into its own form of fun.  Dungeons & Dragons should be a major hit, because it knows how to tap into our nostalgia — not just for a game, but for the entire fantasy culture it helped to spawn. It’s the movie itself that’s role-playing.

    The Hollywood Reporter, for its part, writes “[T]he highly anticipated Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves exceeded expectations. The [filmmakers] have created an adaptation that will appeal to the nostalgic side of existing fans and entertain those whose eyes glaze over at the mention of Dungeon Masters, bards or druids.

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    Meanwhile, Mashable raves, “Dungeons & Dragons is the kind of epic fun fans have been waiting for.  Throughout the film, there are moments of life-or-death stakes and even jolting jump scares. But this bounce, this sense of play, helps keep things light and fun so that [the film] might be enjoyed by grown-ups and kids alike.

    Finally, The Austin Chronicle admires, “[T]his is D&D, where high weirdness, magical beasts, and terrible, world-ending conspiracies are an everyday matter. Yes, there’s an overarching plot, but the path to the end is through a series of encounters, each their own quest.  Each plays out as a glorious set piece – some funny, some clever, some action-packed, some thrilling, and never boring – all executed with the frenetic, giddy energy.

    Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is distributed in the Philippines by Paramount Pictures through Columbia Pictures.  Connect with #DnDMovie and tag @paramountpicsph

    Photo & Video Credit: “Paramount Pictures International”

  • Marilou Diaz-Abaya, Ricky Lee, and Nora Aunor to be Honored through CCP’s Cine Icons

    The Cultural Center of the Philippines honors National Artists for Film and Broadcast Arts Marilou Diaz-Abaya, Ricky Lee, and Nora Aunor, with the Cine Icons program launch on March 17, 2023, 4pm, at Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez (CCP Blackbox Theater).

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    Known as one of the movers in the Second Golden Age of Philippine Cinema, Diaz-Abaya directed 21 full-length films, documentaries and TV shows, including the acclaimed trifecta Brutal, Moral, and Karnal as well as Sa Pusod ng Dagat (In the Navel of the Sea), May Nagmamahal Sa’yo (Madonna and Child), Jose Rizal, Muro Ami, and Bagong Buwan.  The founder of the Marilou Diaz-Abaya Film Institute and Arts Center, and a former director of the Film Development Council of the Philippines, Diaz-Abaya was known for cinematic works that mirror the social realities in the Philippines.

    A screenwriter, journalist, novelist, and playwright, Lee has written more than 180 scripts and screenplays, which garnered him numerous awards and recognitions.  His recent works included: Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita, Mila, Anak, Muro-Ami, Burlesk King, and among others.

    Popularly known as the Superstar, Aunor is a Filipino actress, recording artist and film producer who has appeared in several plays, TV shows, and concerts. Her notable works are: Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos, Minsa’y May Isang Gamu-Gamo, Bulaklak sa City Jail, Thy Womb, and Dementia, among others.

    A Congressional Initiative project under Rep. Christopher de Venecia, Cine Icons kicks off with the special screening of classic film “Himala,” written by Ricky Lee and starring Nora Aunor. A talkback with the two National Artists follows after the screening.

    Directed by National Artist Ishmael Bernal, the classic film tells the story of an orphan claiming to have visions of the Virgin Mary and abilities to heal people through a variety of ailments which then made the rest of the residents of her isolated village find themselves questioning their own beliefs and values.  As word of this phenomenon spreads, tourists, pilgrims, patients and a documentary filmmaker all arrive on a quest to partake in the miracle.

    Watch out for Cine Icons featuring Nora Aunor this May, featuring Bulaklak sa City Jail, in time for her birth month.  In October, Cine Icons will feature Diaz-Abaya with screenings of Moral and Karnal.

    The screenings are free to the public. Everyone is encouraged to register in Event Brite.

    For inquiries, call the CCP Box Office 8832-3704 or e-mail customercare@culturalcenter.gov.ph. Visit the CCP website (www.culturalcenter.gov.ph).  Follow the official CCP social media accounts in Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok for latest updates.

  • CCP Celebrates Women’s Month with ‘Woman: Thesis and Antithesis’ Exhibit

    The CCP Visual Arts and Museum Division (CCP VAMD) celebrates the National Women’s Month with “WOMAN: Thesis and Antithesis” exhibit, featuring selected artworks from the CCP 21AM Collection, on view from March 21 to June 24, 2023, at the Yuchengco Museum in Makati City. 

    Curated by museum director Jeannie Javelosa, the exhibit highlights pieces that explored women as subject matter in the Women In Society component, as well as works created by Filipino female artists in Women Expressions. 

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    Displayed at the ground floor of the museum, the Women In Society collection poses the question: Are women being represented properly? Or underrepresented and even misrepresented?  These are important issues today as women’s role in society has evolved significantly over time.

    In the exhibit notes: “Filipino artists have extensively explored women as subject matter, as a form rendered through various styles from the figurative to the abstract; and as a subject in relation to her role in community as seen through the artist’s personal lenses.

    In the majority of the images, we find an almost romantic and inspirational idealization of woman and her role in society as mother, lover and partner in the domestic scene.”

    Meanwhile, Women Expressions pieces become part of a continuum of women’s visual expressions that continues to shift as political landscapes, about women’s rights and the feminine spirit gains power in the world today.

    Exhibited on the third floor, the second exhibit component showcases women artists as they “speak to the world using their art as the extension of their minds, hearts and spirits.  They express particular issues they face as women: gender biases, provocative thoughts about religious and spiritual conviction, interpersonal relationships and the depth of complexities about identity formation.”

    Many have feminist overtones that militantly advocate for shifts and changes in their roles as women and how they are perceived. A number are as aggressive in the exploration of materials and techniques as their male counterparts.

    Entrance fee for adults is Php100, with discounted price of Php50 for students, seniors and PWDs.  Free admission days are April 29, May 27, and June 24; there will be public programs on these dates. 

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

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

  • The CCP Performatura Goes Pop This 2023

    PERFORMATURA, the festival of written words and performances, returns on March 31 to April 2, 2023, with live and on-site activities happening from 10:30am onwards, at the Tanghalang Ignacio B. Gimenez (CCP Black Box Theater).

    With the theme Performatura Goes Pop, the three-day event presents performances, poetry readings, multi-arts workshops, literary talks, spoken word sessions, poetry contest, film screening, book launches, book and art fair, and interviews with renowned writers.

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    Headed by its festival director Dr. Vim Nadera Jr., the first day of festival – dubbed Unbox@Blackbox – focuses on literature on social media in its morning session.  Vlogger entrepreneur Carlo Ople launches his creative non-fiction book “Suweldo is Not Enough.”  There will be a panel of speakers, sneaker shoe auction, and a poetry performance by Hannah Leceña.

    Afternoon session celebrates the National Women’s Month, with a turnover ceremony of the printed copies of the book “In Certain Seasons: Mothers Write in the Time of COVID” with the PEN Philippines and Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines’ Bureau of the Copyright and Related Rights.  It will be followed by the launch of the “Lila Mga Tula,” a poetry book written by women from the Linangan sa Imahen, Retorika at Anyo.  Sponsored by the Spark and LILA groups, the launch will offer talks by women writers and literary performances.

    There will be a special screening of “Brutal,” a film directed by National Artist for Film Marilou Diaz Abaya and written by National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Ricky Lee, who will do a talk back session after the screening. Moderated by Patricia Holgado, this film event is co-presented by the CCP Film, Broadcast and New Media Division and the Film Development Council of the Philippines.

    The second day of the festival centers on the art of spoken word, headlined by the Ampalaya Monologues, Philippines’ premier spoken word collective headed by its founder Mark Ghosn.

    At the Spoken Camp, a page-to-stage writing workshop, participants will have the chance to develop their writing skills; a talk on performing written poetry by the National Artist for Literature Gemino Abad will also take place.  Spoken Fest will feature the hottest spoken word artists, backed by indie music. Spoken Night, an open mic session, will give a platform to aspiring poets to share their voice and stories.

    Dubbed Araw ni Balagtas, Performatura pays tribute and celebrates the 149th birth anniversary of Francisco Baltazar on the last day of the festival.  The Makatas with Ingay Likha battle rap artists Tulala, Zantasa and D.O.C. will perform; while Singaporean literary artist Chris Mooney Singh talks about “Balagtasan in the World Literature.”

    National Artist for Literature Virgilio Almario speaks about the significance of Bataan in the life of Balagtas; followed by performances by teachers and students of Bataan High School for the Arts, and multi-arts workshops at 2pm.

    Capping the festival will be the KamPerformatura’s offering of poetry and performances by the youth participants, which will kickstart the Tanghal Makata 2023, the Performatura-born competition.  Spoken word expert Mark Ghosn, poet performer Kooky Tuason, and authentic mambabalagtas from Bulacan Melandro Pascual are some of the judges.  Librarian Juireo Abela of Lucena City, the Tanghal-Makata 2021, will present the Sam Penaso trophy and laurel sculpture by poet Raul Funilas to the next winner.  The closing segment is presented by GSIS Museum, LIRA, and Unyon ng mga Manunulat sa Pilipinas (UMPIL).

    Multitalented artist Mimi Tecson will hold a mini-exhibit at the lobby of the CCP Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez.  Her art materials include book pages.

    Thirty artists, writers, and publishers, organized by Pia Perez of The Indie Publishers Collab PH and Mark Ghosn, will sell their works at the venue on Days 1 and 2.  Artists and entrepreneurs from the Unbox team will sell their works at the venue on Day 3.

    Remote Performatura events will also take place. 

    On April 8, the Pinoy Reads Pinoy Books Book Club will discuss the life and works of Lualhati Bautista. Venue is to be announced soon. It is free and open to public, interested individuals may get in touch with Facebook page of the PRPB. 

    An online book discussion will happen on April 15 via Zoom app. The members of the book club Flips Flippin’ Pages will share their insights on “The Reddest Rose Unfolds” comics with the help of Milflores Publishing. The comics is the latest offering of Swedish writer and artist Liv Stromquist to the Filipino people. For those who are interested to join, get in touch with Gege Sugue, the discussion moderator, on Facebook.

    Poesia poetry reading will be held face to face on April 26, 3pm, at the Zaguan of Museo de La Salle in Dasmariñas, Cavite.  MDSL, led by Mary Ann Jimenez Salvador, aims to promote the museum as a space for creativity and self-expression. The basis of the poetry reading is the works that can be read in the CCP Literary Journal Ani 41st issue. 

    While Performatura is open to the public, everyone is encouraged to donate a book, which will serve as an admission ticket to each segment.  Collected books will go to CCP’s partner libraries.

    For queries, e-mail ccpintertextualdivision@gmail.com, call 8832-1125 local 1706 or 0919-3175708.  Follow the official CCP and CCP Intertextual Division Facebook pages for latest updates.

  • IN PHOTOS: ‘The Sound of Music’ at The Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Makati

    One of the things we definitely missed during the height of the pandemic is seeing live theater on stage. That’s why aside from our “revenge travels,” now is the best time to catch the productions that have now returned to the stage, whether it’s a local play or an international one.

    One such production is Broadway International’s The Sound of Music, which has now arrived in Manila and will run until March 26 at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater. The Tony Award-winning musical from Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II is brought to the Filipino audience by the Broadway International Group in partnership with GMG Productions.

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    The Sound of Music follows the true story of Maria, who changed the lives of the widowed Captain von Trapp and his seven children by bringing music back into their lives, and culminating their flight across the Austrian mountains as the impending World War II looms. The cast includes Jill Christine-Wiley, Trevor Martin, Lauren Kidwell, Josh La Force, and Lauren O’Brien, with Karylle Tatlonghari and Markki Stroem joining them during its Manila run.

    Just before their Gala Performance this March 10, members of the Philippine press were given a sneak peek of the iconic performances from the musical, including The Sound of Music, Do-Re-Mi, Sixteen Going On Seventeen, How Can Love Survive?, and Climb Ev’ry Mountain. Check out some photos and clips below:

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    The Sound of Music opened at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Circuit Makati last March 7 and will run until March 26, 2023. The production is approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes, including a 20-minute interval between the two acts. Tickets are now on sale via ticketworld.com.ph, with prices ranging from around P1,500 to P6,800.

    For more updates and information, visit broadwayasia.com or follow GMG Productions on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

  • WATCH: The Music Video of “Suzume” Official Song by Radwimps

    Check it out below and watch Makoto Shinkai’s critically acclaimed magical adventure “Suzume” now playing in cinemas across the Philippines.

    On the other side of the door, was time in its entirety—

    “Suzume” is a coming-of-age story for the 17-year-old protagonist, Suzume, set in various disaster-stricken locations across Japan, where she must close the doors causing devastation. 

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    Suzume’s journey begins in a quiet town in Kyushu (located in southwestern Japan) when she encounters a young man who tells her, “I’m looking for a door.” What Suzume finds is a single weathered door standing upright in the midst of ruins as though it was shielded from whatever catastrophe struck. Seemingly drawn by its power, Suzume reaches for the knob… Doors begin to open one after another all across Japan, unleashing destruction upon any who are near. Suzume must close these portals to prevent further disaster.

    —The stars, then sunset, and the morning sky.

    Within that realm, it was as though all time had melted together in the sky…

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    Never-before-seen scenery, encounters and farewells… A myriad of challenges await her on her journey. Despite all the obstacles in her way, Suzume’s adventure shines a ray of hope upon our own struggles against the toughest roads of anxiety and constraints that make up everyday life. This story of closing doors that connect our past to the present and future will leave a lasting impression upon all of our hearts. 

    Drawn in by these mysterious doors, Suzume’s journey is about to begin.

    Photo & Video Credit: “Warner Bros. Pictures”

  • Embracing Equity and honoring women’s individuality for IWD 2023

    “Equal opportunities are no longer enough” — this year’s International Women’s Day Celebration seeks to move past advocating for equality and start embracing equity – sharing the passion and excitement that comes from valuing and supporting everyone’s differences to create a more inclusive world.

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    To celebrate the strength and tenacity of Filipina women, Lactacyd and Buscopan Venus created an avenue where women can come and celebrate the power of diversity and inclusivity, sharing experiences on how to thrive through numerous obstacles and emerge as women of impact and influence.

    Dubbed #IAmWoman, Lactacyd and Buscopan Venus celebrated International Women’s Day with the aim to unite women from all walks of life and work towards advancing gender equity together with the #IamWoman Femme Council leading the charge.

    “Filipina women have long been seen as strong and resilient women, but the Filipina woman of today has broken through multiple glass ceilings at work, at home, and in society,” said Vanee Gosiengfiao, General Manager for Sanofi Consumer Healthcare PHHKTW, “For this year’s women’s day celebration, we wanted to create a positive, inspiring, and empowering avenue for women to be proud of their unique voice and feel motivated to use that voice to break through the boxes we women are often put in.”

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    Despite gains in the representation of women in different industries over the years, it still did not lessen women’s existing barriers in the workforce.

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    To provide insight on “leading by example”, frontrunners in their respective fields, TV Host and Co-founder of She Talks Asia, Bianca Gonzalez along with the first half of the Femme Council, Sustainable PH President, Shawntel Nieto, Sports Producer and Host, Sam Corrales, Dermatologist, Dr. Kaycee Reyes, and Modern Parenting Editor-in-Chief, Marga Tupaz talked about their experiences gaining leadership in their industries and what it took to earn a seat at the table and make a genuine impact for women.

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    Bianca noted from the discussion that as women leaders in their respective industries, the progress they are pushing for is more than just women’s representation, it is being able to create more spaces for their fellow women to thrive and reach their maximum potential, “Whether it be in our homes, in our circles, and even in our communities- as women, let’s embrace equity and celebrate our own individualities, our experiences, and our journeys.”

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    She also highlighted that to earn a seat at the table, women must look within and allow themselves to flourish to attain their full potential.

    Women of Influence: Thriving under the microscope
    With the talk on representation, the conversation moved forward to women in media, particularly the double standards, living up to impossible expectations, and the constant scrutiny women get from the public. To expand on the topic, Bianca along with the second half of the Femme Council, TV Actress and Model, Chesca Kramer, Content Creator and Entrepreneur, Ayn Bernos, and Licensed Professional Teacher and Co-founder of Queer Safe Spaces, Roanne Carreon talked about their lives on-screen and off-screen and the pressures and responsibilities they carry as women of influence.

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    Gonzalez underscored that the most crucial role as women of influence is becoming responsible role models to the next generation of women and paving the way to allow them to thrive in a safer and more inclusive world.

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    “At a time we’re in, there’s many voices from social media, there’s friends, people that they meet, so I try to make sure that my children know who their anchor is. So, anchor would have to be, with my children, God first, and then your family. So, keep them grounded, keep them connected to who they really are, and while they know they can come to their parents any time. There is no question that is too hard or too matured. They know that their safe space is with me, where I do not judge them, but I’m here to listen to them,” said Chesca Kramer.

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    “I feel like it’s so important to present yourself especially if you have your own sphere of influence to be as confident as you can, to embrace yourself as you can because you’re not only representing yourself but other women as well, who are following your footsteps,” Ayn Bernos added.

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    As the new face of Lactacyd and the voice of the youth, Kendra Kramer, through a video created specifically for the event, also shared her experiences of growing up in the spotlight and how has good role models influenced how she views the world, “I have three main women role models, which two of them is my grandmas and my mom. [And] If there’s one thing that’s common between the three of them is that they like spending time with me a lot, and I feel like that has impacted me so much because I don’t think I’d be the person who I am today if they did not spend as much time with me as they are right now.”

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    #IamWoman: Your Best Version

    Closing the event is Tupaz acknowledging women’s individualities as what makes them unique and resilient and emphasizing the importance of fostering a sense of community where women can be better together.

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    For Lactacyd and Busocpan Venus, the goal of celebrating women’s day is to uplift and help women become the best versions of themselves inside and out. It was also for this reason that the Femme Council was created, to bring together powerful women who can motivate aspiring Filipinas to be the women they envision themselves to be.

    “Brands like Lactacyd and Buscopan Venus exist to help women be the best versions of themselves amidst the challenges that life throws at them on a daily basis, said Gosiengfiao. “We want women to realize that we are here to listen, we understand what they’re going through, and we are here to enable them through their journey in whatever way we can.”

    “Embracing equity is a formidable but not entirely impossible task and celebrating our own and each other’s differences brings us one step closer to it,” she added.

  • Gastronomic Treats to Discover This Summer at City of Dreams Manila

    It is officially summer, and City of Dreams Manila is ushering the season with dining offers that shine with enticing flavors. To start a one-of-a-kind summer, the integrated resort’s restaurants Haliya, Nobu Manila, Red Ginger, and Rossi Pizza highlight delightful promotions exclusively available until end of March.

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    A seven-course seasonal dinner menu available for P8, 871 net per person beckons at the trendy restaurant., whether dining indoors or al fresco enjoying the summer’s night breeze amid a lush garden and calming water feature.

    1. Nobu Manilas Scallops with goma amazu garlic dressing and crispy phyllo

    Nobu Manila’s tasting menu consists of zensai (appetizer); Yellowtail Tataki with parmesan cheese, caviar, and yuzu-infused coconut milk; Seasonal Selection of Sushi, and Clear Soup with Inaniwa Noodles; and Scallops with goma amazu garlic dressing and crispy phyllo. It continues with Cubed Tuna Salad with mango dressing, cherry tomato, cucumber, okra, soy salt and kizami yuba; Pan-roasted Norwegian Salmon with kabocha (squash) gnocchi, caperberry tuile and umami foam; Shichimi-crusted Wagyu Beef with anticucho miso, asparagus, mushrooms and balsamic “caviar”; and Milk Chocolate Mousse with cranberry gelée, almond dacquoise, and Valrhona dark chocolate homemade ice cream.

    2. Nobu Manila Friday Chill Out

    Currently drawing crowds is Nobu Manila’s Friday Chill-Out promotion, which highlights catchy DJ tracks, and an irresistible 50% off a special menu consisting of selected new-style Japanese cuisine and sophisticated drinks and spirits. The hottest Friday night outdoor sundown session happens from 6 pm to 10 pm at the restaurant’s fashionable cabanas, patio, and bar, is available only until end of March

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    The much-loved sisig takes centerstage at the restaurant this month, putting spotlight and elevating its flavors in three sizzling takes.

    3. Haliyas Surf Turf Sisig

    Haliya’s Pampanga Sisig (P650++) is composed of homemade pork chicharon, chicken liver sauce, white onion, fried egg and local labuyo chili; Pusit Sisig (P1,250++), is a medley of squid, scrambled egg white, spam, red and green chilis, squid ink sisig jus, and micro greens; and Surf and Turf Sisig (P2,600++), is a combination of quick-seared Black Tyde Ribeye , annatto sugpo (tiger prawn), poached egg, aligue (crab fat) chips, kalamansi aioli, and pickled red onion.

    Haliya is open Mondays to Fridays from 5 pm to 11 pm and from 11 am every Saturday to Sunday.

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    City of Dreams Manila’s Southeast Asian bistro is taking diners to a culinary travel to Malaysia as it highlights the flavors of Ipoh, the capital city of the state of Perak known for its rich cuisine. Cravings for this fare will be satisfied with Red Ginger’s dishes of the month, which include: Hor Hee, a noodle soup combining glass noodles, fish ball, fish tofu, Tianjin cabbage, and chili soya; Dry Curry Mee, a medley of vermicelli, yellow noodles, dry chicken curry and fried wonton; Pork Belly with Salted Fish, a dish of consisting of Shaoxing wine-marinated pork belly with salted fish, okra, chili, spring onion and served with steamed jasmine rice; Wat Tan Hor or wok-tossed
    rice noodles, chicken thigh, squid, thick egg gravy, and pickled green chili; and Ipoh Caramel Egg Pudding for dessert.

    4. Red Gingers Pork Belly with Salted Fish

    Red Ginger is open daily from 11 am to 1 am.

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    For those hankering for Italian comfort food, choices of Roman-style pizza, known for its scrocchiarella or light, crispy crust highlight Rossi Pizza’s “Perfect Match” promotion. The package offers a delicious set of an 8” solo pizza, Tagliatelle alla Moda di Cartoceto (a mélange of medium ribbon pasta, Bolognese sauce, and basil pesto), and a glass of soda for only P900++. Diners are spoilt for choice from 10 signature Rossi favorites. These include
    Margherita, Diavola, Capricciosa, Vegana, Vinicio, Golosa, Prosciutto, Funghi, Quattro Formaggi, and Tonno e Cipolla.

    5. Rossi Pizzas Vegana and Tagliatelle alla Moda di Cartoceto

    Rossi is open from 11 am to 11 pm.

    For inquiries and reservations call (63 2) 8800-8080 or e-mail guestservices@cod-manila.com. For more information, visit www.cityofdreamsmanila.com. Explore more of City of Dreams Manila’s promotional offers, rewards, or instantly check Melco Club points with the new Melco Club App, available for free download on iOS and Android.

  • Catch Watsons’ Nationwide 5-DAY PRICE DROP on March 15-19!

    One of our favorite sources for wellness and beauty essentials is having their biggest nationwide sale yet this March 15 to 19. We’re talking 5 whole days of exciting price drops when you shop online and in stores! 

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    Watsons Club members get first dibs on sale items when they shop on March 14 during the member-exclusive preview sale where they can get 10% off for a minimum spend of P1000. You can also shop via Watsons App and use the code, PREVIEW10 upon checkout to avail of this special promo.

    To add more excitement to your shopping experience you can also expect exclusive BUY 1 TAKE 1 DEALS and get ready to save up to 50% on a complete range of wellness and beauty must-haves! 

    Enjoy B1T1 Deals And Get Up to 50 Off On Watsons Selected Products

    So, what are you waiting for? Fill up your Watsons App carts now and check out on March 15 or head to your nearest Watsons store during the nationwide 5-DAY PRICE DROP! 

    Spread the word on these price drops and see you all there!   

    Enjoy P100 off when you download the Watsons app through this link http://bit.ly/WatsonsMobileApp Terms and conditions apply.

    Enjoy Big Savings On Watsons March Nationwide Sale

    Visit any of 1000+ Watsons stores nationwide or pick up your orders at your nearest Watsons store in 30 minutes or less via Click & Collect or have them delivered to you in 3 hours through Express Delivery*.

    *Available in select cities only. Delivery fee capped at P50 or enjoy free delivery for a min. spend of P500. Wait for your order confirmation from the app and via SMS to know when your package will be delivered.  Learn more about Click & Collect and Watsons Express Delivery by visiting www.watsons.com.ph/shipping-delivery