The CCP Visual Arts and Museum Division (CCP VAMD) calls for proposals for the 2023 Earth Day Outdoor Installation, as part of the center’s Earth Day Celebration. Deadline for submission is on January 9, 2023.
Proposals should follow this year’s World Earth Day theme, which is “Invest in Our Planet,” and should highlight relevant environmental issues through public art.
Interested artists must submit their installation concept, with description of the project and the idea/s behind it. It should include the background information of the artist/curator/artist group, as well as the contact details of the proponent/s, and documentation of past works. Preliminary studies/works-in-progress and similar past works should be included in the proposal.
Proposals will be evaluated based on quality and maturity of artistic skills, innovativeness and contemporaneity, sensitive awareness of the artist’s responsibility to the Philippine art society, consistency with the Earth Day theme, and appropriateness, feasibility and adaptability to specified venue/site.
The selected proposal will receive a grant to cover the cost for professional fees, materials, and preparations, among others. It will be presented from April to May at the CCP Front Lawn during the Earth Day Celebration.
For more information, contact the CCP VAMD at (632) 8832-1125 loc. 1504/1505 and (632) 8832-3702, email vamd@culturalcenter.gov.ph. Follow the CCP and CCP VAMD official social media pages on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tiktok for the latest update.
After his 2020 sci-fi film Tenet, Christopher Nolan is back with the new biopic Oppenheimer, which has just released its official trailer. The new film follows the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer who must risk destroying the world in order to save it.
Watch the trailer for Oppenheimer below:
Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer by Kai Bird and the late Martin J. Sherwin, Oppenheimer follows the eponymous man who was dubbed the father of the atomic bomb.
The film stars Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., Florence Pugh, and Rami Malek. Oppenheimer is coming to US cinemas on July 21, 2023.
Bakuchiol, pronounced, buh·koo·chee·owl, is a plant derived extract found in the leaves and seeds of the Psoralea corylifolia plant, nicknamed “Babchi.” The vegan ingredient has been heralded as a retinol alternative for those looking for anti-aging benefits sans the irritation.
While Bakuchiol may appear new and unfamiliar, Ever Bilena Cosmetics, Inc. (EBCI) is actually the first Filipino cosmetics company to have introduced this innovative ingredient to the Philippines as early as two years ago! EBCI is the corporation behind household names like Ever Bilena and Hello Glow.
In 2020, Hello Glow released its best-selling Hello Glow Advanced Rejuvenating Set, a dermatologist recommended anti-aging kit which incorporates Bakuchiol into its Night Cream.
EBCI’s Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, Denice Sy-Munez shares that most skin care sets in the local market “use illegal and undisclosed dosages of hydroquinone and tretinoin. These can cause burning sensations, and intense visible peeling that could result to severe skin damage.”
Thus, her Research & Development Department collaborated and consulted with numerous formulators and dermatologists before deciding to utilize Bakuchiol for their set’s rejuvenating benefit instead.
The British Journal of Dermatology has referred to Bakuchiol as a very “promising” active ingredient for preventing and addressing signs of skin aging such as wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. Studies from the same journal have shown that topical bakuchiol and retinol have produced the same benefits on photoageing.
According to Sy-Munez, “Research shows that Retinol formulated with Bakuchiol boosts the former’s efficacy.” And this is precisely the objective of Hello Glow when it developed the “advanced” skin set.
“The Hello Glow Advanced Rejuvenating skin set does so well, selling over 500,000 per year! We’ve sold almost 70,000 sets on Shopee alone!” exclaims Sy-Munez. “And what majority of customers, skincare experts and influencers rave most about it is our night cream!” The confidence in Bakuchiol led to the creation of the Ever Bilena Plus Bakuchiol Lifting Night Serum, finally giving the ingredient its own spotlight! “It is literally the most affordable pure Bakuchiol serum in the market,” adds Sy-Munez. Other international brands sell their Bakuchiol-infused serums at the equivalent of Php 1,800 up to Php 9,000 apiece. EB Plus’s Bakuchiol Serum is only Php 395 each and made in Korea!
In its latest makeup release, EB Plus also integrated this superstar ingredient in its EB Plus Good Skin Day Serum Infused Skin Tint! The newest easy-to-blend sheer-to-medium coverage base product contains Bakuchiol paired with Hyaluronic Acid to ensure skin is firm and amply moisturized while revealing a natural filter-finish glow.
As gentle as Bakuchiol can be though, make sure to always patch test beforehand so to avoid potential allergic reactions! Hello Glow and Ever Bilena products are available in all leading department stores, Watsons, and online at their official flagship Tiktok, Shopee, and Lazada E-commerce stores.
Now is the best time to save your Christmas bonus and kickstart your 2023 ipon goals as Maya continues to give up to a 6% interest rate p.a. on your savings account!
Maya already offers a high-interest rate of 4.5% p.a., with earnings credited daily. It’s easy to boost this to 6% on your first P100,000 for the next 30 days!
All you need is to make your everyday payments with Maya. Simply spend an accumulated amount of PHP 250.00 when completing these transactions until February 28, 2023:
Pay via Maya QR code, card, or mobile number
Settle your bills via the Maya app
Buy load via the Maya app.
By using Maya to pay for your utility bills or your groceries conveniently, you can boost your savings interest to 6% by another 30 days – so you can grow your money faster! Customers can enjoy this offer until February 28, 2023.
“We want our customers to be able to grow their savings even more just by doing everyday transactions. This is part of our mission to make money management as easy and as rewarding as possible,” said Angelo Madrid, Maya Bank President. “On top of offering one of the highest savings interest rates in the market, Maya bundles innovative features and top-notch security so that it becomes the only app you’ll need to efficiently and conveniently manage your money.”
With e-wallet, savings, credit, and crypto capabilities, Maya goes by its promise to be ‘everything and a bank’ for Filipinos. Its latest feature lets you send and receive money via a @username, making transferring funds safer, more personal, and as easy as tagging friends on social media. You can even use GIFs when sending money to friends and family, which is a first in the local fintech app industry.
If you have specific saving goals, Maya’s Personal Goals lets you compartmentalize your savings based on different purposes, be it a dream vacation, emergency funds, or business capital.
The digital banking services in the Maya app are powered by Maya Bank, a Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)-licensed digital bank. Deposits up to PHP500,000 are insured by the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation. The top-rated app also enjoys a 99.9% uptime rate – users can expect their transactions to be seamless with less downtime.
Completely free to download and register, the Maya app packs a feature-rich e-wallet, an inclusive digital bank, and everything else you need to save, spend, grow, and manage your money—right from your smartphone. To learn more, visit maya.ph and follow Maya Center on Facebook and @mayaiseverything on Instagram.
Cinemalaya is now accepting entries for the Short Film category for its 2023 edition.
Interested filmmakers must submit their application on or before March 3, 2023 (Friday), 6:00 p.m. They may submit their requirements either online by following the official link at https://bit.ly/Cinemalaya2023ShortFilmCallforEntries or onsite at the Film, Broadcast, and New Media Division (FBNMD), Design Center of the Philippines (CCP Annex) at Vicente Sotto St. corner Magdalena Jalandoni St., Pasay City.
For online submission, requirements include online entry form, uploaded film, and filmmaker’s profile.
For offsite submission, entries must include: the duly completed application form; the final work in MP4 format with violator saved on USB, properly labeled with the title, production company address and contact numbers, production date, director’s name and running time; synopsis in English; and a brief résumé and two (2) recent 2×2 photos of the filmmaker(s). Entries must be submitted in a long brown envelope properly labeled with the proponent’s name, title and contact details.
The 10 best short films will be informed on May 26, 2023, and will compete for the Best Short Film award during the 2023 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival on August 4 to 13, 2023.
Fresh from its successful 18th edition, Cinemalaya is an all-digital film competition that aims to discover, encourage and support the cinematic works of Filipino filmmakers that boldly articulate and freely interpret the Filipino experience with fresh insight and artistic integrity.
As the holiday season is upon us, we all know that enjoying our time with family and friends over delicious food takes center stage during this magical time. Dylan Patisserie knows exactly how to stimulate your appetite with their array of dazzling products. The European-style bakery offers a range of luscious artisanal cakes, French pastries, homemade chocolates, cookies, macarons, and a host of other goodies! What’s more, their range of gourmet Christmas hampers will fulfill all of your Christmas shopping needs this gifting season.
“We’re so excited to be expanding in the south as it is a well-known destination for discerning dessert lovers and foodies. We look forward to serving the community and helping you make celebrating life’s special the moments with those that matter most to you!” says Dylan Silva. “We invite everyone to discover and enjoy Dylan Patisserie with our array of delicious offerings that we hope will strengthen the spirit of gifting this holiday season”
Delectable desserts for Christmas
Dylan Patisserie’s wide-range of sweet treats certainly puts it on Santa’s must-try list. With a wide range of flavors, from international classics to local favorites, Dylan Patisserie has mastered the art of blending flavors together to achieve a harmonious balance using the finest ingredients. Whether you’re a chocolate-lover or more driven by fruit-flavors, Dylan Patisserie will certainly have something temptig on offer for you.
Whole cakes
Cakes are Dylan Patisserie’s main draw and it’s best that diners found out why for themselves! To give a preview, some of their beloved cakes include their Four-in-one Signature Cheesecake featuring strawberry, blueberry, Nutella and Biscoff flavors, Lychee Pandan Cake, De Hazelnut Praline, Tropical Vanilla, and Triple Chocolate Blossom, among many others.
Diners also have the choice to adorn cakes with an intricate flower topper or order personalized cakes to make celebrations all the more personal.
French confectioneries
A European-style bakery wouldn’t be complete without goodies that bring to mind charming Parisian cafes. Dylan Patisserie offers its very own chocolate bars, a 12-flavor macaron collection, and six distinct eclair recipes.
And just for the holidays, their eclairs take on different looks to showcase some of the season’s most recognizable emblems — reindeer antlers for chocolate eclairs, golden adornments for raspberry, and green and red drizzles for a strawberry to say the least!
Cookies and roasted nuts
Tinned items make the cutest additions to any countertop filled with Christmas-themed food. Dylan Patisserie has cookies and roasted nuts to entice the serial snacker to try all varieties! To help diners figure out what to sample first, their best-selling items in this category are the Vanilla Snow White Cookies and Parmesan Cheese Cookies. It’s definitely recommended to have both a sweet and savory item at the ready and have the best of both worlds within arm’s reach.
The art of gift-giving
Exciting holiday offerings also await dessert fans and their loved ones. Now available are Dylan Patisserie’s selection of gourmet Christmas hampers that make delightful gifts or centerpieces. Featuring a desirable curation of the patisserie’s signature snacks, original concoctions, and treats made for sharing, each hamper deserves a place in your Christmas spread.
Dylan Patisserie has seven gift sets and hampers to choose from, with affordable prices ranging from P1,150 to P7,890.
Holiday dining with Dylan
Best of all, Dylan Patisserie’s complete offerings can be enjoyed in their beautifully designed store locations as well as through popular food delivery and pickup services.
The ambiance is what makes a good meal great, a philosophy that Dylan Patisserie has taken to heart. With store interiors that provide unobstructed street views of each location’s neighborhoods, neutral colorways that evoke urban calm, and store displays that mix organic and modern design, every morsel eaten at their stores is bound to taste infinitely better.
Everyone knows that Christmas brings cheer, but with Dylan Patisserie’s confectioneries to accompany your holiday gatherings, everyone gets a double serving of happiness!
To check out the complete menu or to place your orders, visit www.dylanpatisserie.com. You may also visit the following Dylan Patisserie branches at [Makati] 116 Jupiter Street, Barangay Bel-Air; [Quezon City] 20 Scout Tuazon Street cor. 1103 Scout Castor; and [BF Homes, Paranaque] 11 Presidents Avenue, Tahanan Village. You may also order through Viber or WhatsApp at +63 917 877 2999. Also available through Grab or Foodpanda. Follow @dylanpastisserie.ph on Instagram and Facebook for updates.
More exciting news for fans of Eraserheads and OPM! Gary Valenciano has just been announced to make an electrifying appearance at the band’s reunion show on December 22, 2022.
Hot on the heels of reports that Huling El Bimbo 2022 will now be available on pay-per-view livestream, the news of Gary V’s participation in the lineup of performances ups the ante even further. It’s a family affair as Paolo Valenciano-Valenciano’s eldest son directs the much-awaited concert.
Not only that, more artists are also confirmed to amp up the band’s set, including Jazz Nicolas of Itchyworms, Mikey Amistoso of Ciudad, the late Francis M, and the A.M.P. Orchestra.
Tickets are available at SM Tickets outlets and online. Fans of Eraserheads in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao who can’t make it to the concert grounds can still jam with them live online with two options to secure front-row seats even when you’re at home for only P650.
1. Post-paid Cignal subscribers can order this Pay-Per-View, login to my.cignal.tv and go to the Add-ons tab and click “Subscribe” to the Huling El Bimbo Pay-Per- View.
2. Stream via the Smart LiveStream app! Avail the live pay-per-view access at smart.com.ph/livestream from December 9 until December 22, 9 PM only.
For everyone outside the Philippines, you can join in the fun with iWantTFC’s pay-per-view and 48-hour on-demand access! Get your online access available for your region through iWantTFC’s app.
The Huling El Bimbo – Eraserheads Reunion Concert 2022 is a production by WEU Event Management Services, Ant Savvy Creatives and Entertainment, Inc., DVent Productions and Myriad Entertainment Corporation. The event is presented by SMART, Coke Studio, PLDT, Angkas, and Maya. This concert is co-presented by SM Supermalls, and in participation with San Miguel Corporation and Okada Manila.
Power Mac Center (PMC) has officially opened the country’s first Apple Premium Partner store on December 16, a new one-stop concept that offers the complete experience—retail, service, and training—all accessible in the selling area.
Located in Power Plant Mall in Makati City, the brand-new PMC Apple Premium Partner store offers 275 square meters of shopping space that carries a comprehensive lineup of Apple products on offer, including iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and accessories including AirPods and AirTag. It also offers a Mobile Care Service Center helmed by expert technicians that can provide repair services and offer product knowledge, as well as dedicated space for product and feature demos conducted by Apple Certified Trainers.
Catering to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses and schools around the area, the PMC Apple Premium Partner store in Power Plant Mall also offers exclusive deals to corporate and education clients.
“The opening of our first Apple Premium Partner store is undoubtedly the culminating highlight of all of the store openings we’ve celebrated this 2022. As we expand our footprint in the different regions, we also always aim to elevate the overall customer experience with our brand. Power Mac Center is truly honored to be one of the first in Southeast Asia to offer this ultra-premium experience,” said Joey Alvarez, PMC Director of Product Management and Marketing.
To celebrate this milestone, PMC is giving customers visiting the concept store from December 16, 2022 onwards huge deals and discounts on their favorite Apple devices, accessories, and services:
● Participating Mac and iPad accessories are offered at up to 80% off. Store visitors can also switch to iPhone 14 at a discounted price or to an iPhone 11 at P6,500 off. These are available until December 21, 2022 for cash and straight payments.
● AirPods (2nd gen) is up for grabs at P2,000 off and select iPad (9th gen) at up to P5,500 off. Customers can also save up to P7,000 when they buy a 13-inch MacBook Air M1 chip in 256GB. Don’t miss these deals until December 25, 2022.
● Customers of the new PMC Apple Premium Partner store in Power Plant Mall can get P2,000 store credits for every purchase of iPhone 12 and iPhone 13. Select Apple TV models are available at up to 30% off until December 31, 2022. These offers are valid for non-installment payment methods.
● Purchase any of the participating iPad devices and get a free Anker PowerPort III Nano 20W USB-C wall charger. Those who will buy select Mac devices will also score a free PanzerGlass Spray Twice A Day. These are one-day deals available only on December 16.
● Each purchase of a Speck case for any iPhone 14 device comes with a free Speck Presidio Perfect-Clear Case for iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Promo runs until December 25, 2022.
● Select premium accessories from Adam Elements, Laut, Moshi, PanzerGlass, Pipetto, and Rivacase are up to 30% off from December 16 to 25, 2022. Customers with a P3,000 minimum purchase of accessories will also receive one free Defunc Go Sport In-Earphones with mic and remote. Terms and conditions apply for all the mentioned promos.
● Mobile Care by Power Mac Center in PMC Apple Premium Partner Power Plant Mall will also offer 50% off on diagnostic fees and software fees, and 10% off on parts on opening day.
In addition to these offers, the PMC Apple Premium Partner store will also host free workshops open to the public until December 30, 2022. Topics include getting personal with iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro, productivity with iPad, switching to Mac, project management with Mac, and portrait photography with iPhone. Conducted by Apple-certified PMC trainers, similar special sessions will be scheduled occasionally at the new store for anyone to join.
Shopping online is always unpredictable – you’ll never be 100% sure if what you’re buying is what you’ll actually get. Product reviews on e-commerce platforms are not always reliable. Even worse, online shopping scams are everywhere. As helpful legit customer testimonials and scam alerts are in this day and age, they do not automatically stop shoppers from transacting with bogus sellers or experiencing online delivery issues.
With Christmas shopping in full swing, GCash’s Online Shopping Protect is your convenient, complete, and affordable shopping partner. In partnership with international insurance company Chubb, GCash fights online shopping scams by seamlessly integrating protection coverage into online purchases from e-commerce platforms like Shopee, Zalora, and Tiktok.
With GCash’s new Online Shopping Protect feature, all your online purchases can be protected with just one subscription per month via a pre-ticked checkbox at your GCash checkout. This will protect you from encountering online shopping mishaps for 60 days upon receipt of purchase.
“Nowadays, shopping online is often met with a sense of uncertainty because of the fear of getting scammed,” GCash Vice President and Head of New Businesses Neil Trinidad said. “As the payment channel partner of the country’s biggest shopping platforms, our responsibility goes beyond successful transactions. We must also ensure that each purchase is safe and protected.”
The Online Shopping Protect feature aims to support online shopping customers in three ways:
Be #AlwaysPROTEKTODO when you #PayWithGCash
Everytime you pay with GCash for your online shopping needs with select merchants, your subscription to GCash’s Online Shopping Protect is automatically ticked at checkout so you get an entire month’s subscription for all your online purchases.
“In developing the feature, convenience was a crucial factor for us. Filipinos are already spending a significant amount of time researching their purchases and going through online reviews, so we opted for an easy and reliable way to keep them protected against online shopping scams,” Trinidad underscored.
Be protected before and after item delivery
GCash’s Online Shopping Protect provides protection coverage of up to Php 10,000 for electronics and up to Php 20,000 for other items purchased online, so it’s perfect for your gifting needs. Customers can get items priced over Php 250, covered by the policy for 60 days after receipt of purchase. Purchases are covered by Online Shopping Protect even after delivery, in case the item gets damaged accidentally or even stolen.
Trinidad shares, “Not only is Online Shopping Protect easy to get, it covers most worries we all have when shopping online. Our insurance partner, Chubb, will be able to cover a myriad of claims on the item— whether it’s incomplete, wrong, defective, undelivered, fake, accidentally damaged, or stolen.”
Spend around one peso a day for peace of mind
Subscribing to Online Shopping Protect will not put a dent in your Christmas bonus. The subscription is offered reasonably at only Php 34 for 30 days, or around one peso per day.
“For only 34 pesos a month or around one peso per day, customers can enjoy protection for as many purchases as they want. We want to make this feature accessible to as many users as possible because Filipinos deserve to be proactively protected against online shopping scams and shipping issues,” Trinidad concluded.
With Online Shopping Protect, be instantly protected against online shopping scams on your next checkout via GCash this Christmas season!
Online Shopping Protect covers most of your purchases, but will not cover the following: items below PHP 250; electronic items and equipment over PHP 10,000; jewelry, precious metals/gemstones, and watches over PHP 5,000; counterfeit or fake goods; concert tickets; monthly-paid subscriptions; perishable goods or products that deteriorate over time due to environment such as perfume, food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical products and chemicals; animals, livestock, or living plants; cash, cheques, real estate, stocks, shares, bonds, currencies, or digital assets; vehicles and equipment and/or parts necessary for their operation; firearms, art, antiques, and collectible items; items confiscated or declared illegal by any government, customs, or public body.
