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Robinsons Naga is the Center Stage for Peñafrancia Festival 2022 Activities

Robinsons Naga shows its support to the Festival and takes pride in hosting some of the biggest events of the Peñafrancia Festival 2022.

Bicolandia’s premier shopping mall is one with Naga City and Bicol Region in celebrating the Peñafrancia Festival 2022. This year marks the 312th devotion for the Nuestra Senora de Peñafrancia. Civic and religious events will resume this year in Naga City after a gap of two years due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Kicking off the celebration is the Public Presentation of the Miss Bicolandia 2022 happening on August 28, 2022. This will be the public presentation of the official candidates of Miss Bicolandia 2022 happening at the Mall’s Atrium. The public presentation of the official candidates of Misters of Filipinas Bicolandia 2022 will also be at Robinsons Naga on September 7, 2022.

For the much anticipated Peñafrancia Weekend Sale 2022, Robinsons Naga’s partner stores such as Robinsons Department Stores, Handyman Do It Best, Daiso Japan, Robinsons Appliances, Bench, Guess, Levi’s, Penshoppe, Soleil, Vans and more will be offering up to 70% OFF in select items on all weekends of September starting September 9!

Robinsons Naga will be the home of two major events of the Archdiocese of Caceres: the first is the Manto and Crown Exhibit to be held on August 30 to September 7, 2022 at the Atrium. This will feature the various manto, crown and aureola designs that has been worn by Our Lady of Peñafrancia through the years. After 12 long years, this will be the first time that these artifacts will be exhibited publicly in a mall setting. Moreover, Archbishop Rolando Octavus Joven Tria Tirona, O.C.D, D.D. of Archdiocese of Caceres will officiate a mass as part of the opening ceremony. Another major event is the much awaited Bishop Gainza Trade Fair 2022 happening on the 8^th of September until the 18th. With the support of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Cam Sur Chamber of Commerce, this year’s Bishop Gainza Trade Fair is expected to be bigger and better with over 80 exhibitors ranging from delicacies, handicrafts and products from local farmers and businesses.

DTI will be holding their very first Uma-usbong Fair 2022 on September 1 – 4, 2022. This Trade Fair will feature agri-products from local farmers and manufacturers of Bicol in partnership with the Department of Agriculture.

More exciting activities are lined-up in other dates in this August and in September. On August 31, MNL48, all-girl sing and dance group is set to have a mall show dubbed as MNL 48 No way Man Mall Show. The 4th PKL Bicol Karatedo Grand Prix National Championships is on September 3-4, the 3rd Lakan ng Isarog: National Body Building Competition on September 10 and the Mayon Kennel Club Dog Show 2022: All Breed Championship on September 24.

Art and Culture exhibits will also be stated during Peñafrancia Festival 2022. Robinsons Naga will be hosting the art exhibit of Kintab Artists Group on September 6 and the Salighayin 2022: Peñafrancia Plant, Aquaculture & Art Expo of the Camarines Sur Plant and Aquatic Community on September 14.
Robinsons Place Naga will also do their community service during the Festival. A Blood Donation Drive initiated by the Banker’s Association Camarines Sur, Inc. (BACSI) in partnership with the BMC Blood Center will be held this September 3 and the International Week of Deaf People, advocacy program of the Bicolandia Deaf Society Inc (BDSI) and Naga City Deaf Society (NCDS) which will showcase various skills and experiences of the Deaf Community on September 23.

September 8, 2022
Modess Celebrates 9.9 Sale with Exciting Promos and Deals

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September 8, 2022
iPhone 14 Officially Announced with New AirPods Pro & Apple Watch Roster

Apple has finally launched its latest iPhone series, the iPhone 14, which comes in four variants: the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Plus, and iPhone 14 Pro Max. With the absence of the mini, this year’s roster boasts more customizations on the iPhone’s look and upgrades on its most sought-after features.

Photo: Apple website

The iPhone 14 & iPhone 14 Plus

The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus share the same chip from last year’s iPhone 13 Pro model, the A15. Both have Super Retina XDR, OLED display, with the iPhone 14 sporting a 6.1″ display and the iPhone 14 Plus having a 6.7″ display. Both phones also feature a longer battery life– promising up to 26 hours of video playback for the iPhone 14 Plus, and up to 20 hours for the iPhone 14.

Photo: Apple website

These new models are also equipped with better camera setups with its 12 MP main camera that could shoot better low-light photos; smoother videos with the Action Mode; Cinematic Mode that can produce videos in 4K, 24 fps; and a new TrueDepth front camera with autofocus and larger aperture.

The Philippine price for the iPhone 14 starts from P56,990 while the iPhone 14 Plus starts from P63,990, with storage capacities available in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB. Both models are available in the following colors: Blue, Purple, Midnight, Starlight, and Product Red.

The iPhone 14 Pro & iPhone 14 Pro Max

For those who want the best an iPhone could offer, Apple also announced the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Sporting 6.1″ and 6.7″ display sizes respectively, these two new phones are made with a Ceramic Shield front, textured matte glass back, and stainless steel design. Its batteries can last up to 23 hours for the iPhone 14 Pro and up to 29 hours for the Pro Max.

Equipped with Apple’s latest A16 Bionic chip, the Pro models will also introduce a new feature called Dynamic Island, Apple’s innovation that is “hardware and software and something in between.” Integrated with the new iOS 16, the Dynamic Island offers seamless multitasking across apps and also blends into the new pill-shaped notch on the face of the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max. Another new feature is the always-on display that goes dark only when the iPhone is turned face down or in your pocket.

You can also further customize your lock screen with iOS 16, letting you pick your fonts, make a layered lock screen photo, and see your activity rings.

As for their camera setups, these Pro models are equipped with the new 48MP Main camera and advanced quad-pixel sensor that’s 65% larger compared to the iPhone 13 Pro, delivering up to 4X more resolution in ProRAW. Additional camera features include a new Pro camera system that adds a 2x optical‑quality Telephoto to its zoom range; Cinematic Mode in 4K, 24 fps; Action mode for smoother videos; and TrueDepth front camera with autofocus and a larger aperture.

The iPhone 14 Pro’s Philippine price starts at P70,990 while the iPhone 14 Pro Max starts at P77,990. Both phones come with storage capacity options of 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB; and the following color options: Space Black, Silver, Gold, and Deep Purple.

New Apple Watch Models & AirPods Pro

Alongside the announcement of the new iPhone 14 series, Apple also dropped some news on their wearables. Apple has launched the Apple Watch Ultra (From P52,990) perfect for athletes and outdoor enthusiasts; the Apple Watch Series 8 (From P25,990) designed to give better insights into women’s health; and the more affordable Apple Watch SE (From P15,990). Apple also highlights the Emergency SOS feature of these watches, which means they can detect if you’re in a car crash, and would automatically contact dispatchers to send help to your location.

Photo: Apple website

Apple also announced the second iteration of their AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) with the new H2 chip, which doubles its noise cancellation when compared to its predecessor, and has a Personalize Spatial Audio for a better listening experience.

Photo: Apple website

The new AirPods Pro’s Touch control also allows you to easily adjust the volume; pause or play your music; answer or end calls; or switch between Active Noise Cancellation and Adaptive Transparency all from the stem. The device promises up to 6 hours of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation enabled, and up to 30 hours of total listening time with the case. The AirPods Pro’s price in the Philippines is P14,990.

For more information about Apple’s newest addition to its devices and updates on their availability, visit the Apple website.

September 8, 2022
WATCH: Singing Croc Befriends Family in the New Trailer of “Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile”

Trailer Courtesy of Columbia Pictures

Based on the best-selling book series by Bernard Waber, Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile is a live-action / CGI musical comedy that brings this beloved character to a new, global audience.

Trailer Courtesy of Columbia Pictures

When the Primm family (Constance Wu, Scoot McNairy, Winslow Fegley) moves to New York City, their young son Josh struggles to adapt to his new school and new friends. All of that changes when he discovers Lyle – a singing crocodile (Shawn Mendes) who loves baths, caviar and great music-living in the attic of his new home. The two become fast friends, but when Lyle’s existence is threatened by evil neighbor Mr. Grumps (Brett Gelman), the Primm’s must band together with Lyle’s charismatic owner, Hector P. Valenti (Javier Bardem), to show the world that family can come from the most unexpected places and there’s nothing wrong with a big singing crocodile with an even bigger personality.

Photo Courtesy of Columbia Pictures

Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile will feature original songs performed by Shawn Mendes and written by the songwriting team behind The Greatest Showman, Benj Pasek & Justin Paul. Joining Pasek and Paul in writing original songs for the film are Ari Afsar, Emily Gardner Xu Hall, Mark Sonnenblick, and Joriah Kwamé. Directed and produced by Will Speck and Josh Gordon, the screenplay is by Will Davies. The film is produced by Hutch Parker and executive produced by Kevin K. Vafi, Dan Wilson, Robert J. Dohrmann, Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, Tarak Ben Ammar and Andy Mitchell.

In cinemas across the Philippines starting October 12, Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Connect with the hashtag #LyleLyleCrocodile

September 8, 2022
Jungo Pinoy is the Newest Streaming Service to Hit the Philippines

Los Angeles-based media company Jungo TV recently launched its latest entertainment app Jungo Pinoy, the exciting streaming service specifically created and curated for Filipinos.

Providing superior on-demand streaming experiences with an impressive selection of free movies, series, and shows, Jungo Pinoy boasts the largest Tagalog-dubbed movie library in the world. With new movies published weekly, subscribers will never run out of action, drama, and comedy films to enjoy.

The newest entertainment app also delivers a programming line-up packed with Pinoy favorites. The Jungokada can watch loads of content that span everything from K-pop and Asian films (think the Bruce Lee starrer The Chinese Connection), Hollywood hits, global blockbusters (horror classics like Day of the Dead, Night of the Living Dead and Halloween starring Jamie Lee Curtis), to sultry and rare Filipino movies. Discover hard to find films like Of Sinners and Saints, a 2015 critically acclaimed Italian-Filipino thriller with Raymond Bagatsing and Polo Ravales, and stream all of cult favorite director Andy Sidaris’ pulp action bonanzas such as Malibu Express and Enemy Gold.

What’s more, wrestling fans can relive some of the best Impact Wrestling matches featuring popular professional wrestlers like Hulk Hogan, Samoa Joe, AJ Styles, and Filipino American wrestler TJ Perkins.

On Jungo Pinoy, music lovers can watch free concerts from the world’s most popular acts like Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Britney Spears, Adele, Lady Gaga, Dua Lipa, Coldplay, Charlie Puth, and Ed Sheeran.

Get kilig for free with its collection of romance and romcom titles including modern Filipino love stories featuring Nadine Lustre, James Reid, Dingdong Dantes, and Anne Curtis, as well as Korean dramas starring popular K-pop idols like Kim So Hee and Kim Young Bin that can be streamed by simply downloading the app.

According to Jungo TV CEO George Chung “Jungo Pinoy is uniquely inspired in that it is created specifically for Filipinos by a global media company. Jungo TV takes its mission of connecting with audiences seriously. We passionately worked hard to understand what Filipinos like and enjoy, and curated a world class programming line-up that revolves around these. You probably will not find another streaming service as customized for Filipinos as Jungo Pinoy.”

Dive into a streaming world that’s especially made for you. Download the Jungo Pinoy app on Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

To unlock more content, check out Jungo Pinoy’s partnership with DITO Telecommunity and take your pick from their affordable subscription plans.

Don’t miss out on exciting news and releases, follow @jungopinoy on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter.

September 8, 2022
Cash Prizes, Freebies Await Runners at the 7-Eleven Run on September 24, 25

After two years of running virtually, the 7-Eleven Run Series is finally back on the road.

The leading convenience store is bringing back the fun and thrill of running together with its 10th installment and 5th simultaneous event in Manila, Cebu, and Davao. To celebrate the grand comeback of the two-day physical event from September 24 to 25, 7-Eleven is preparing exciting cash prizes, major freebies from sponsor brands, and a chance to run in an international competition.

There are nine (9) distance categories to choose from: 3KM, 5KM, 5KM Buddy, 10KM, 10KM Buddy, 16KM, 21KM, 32KM, and 42KM, with medals and cash prizes ranging from P2,000 to P25,000. The top three (3) male and female Filipino winners from the 21KM, 32KM, and 42KM will get a chance to run and represent the country in an international marathon competition.

Participants can do a quick grocery run with the amount of freebies they can grab from over 30 sampling booths courtesy of 7-Eleven’s brand partners. On the two-day simultaneous event, specifically in Filinvest, Alabang for the Manila leg, Cebu Business Park, Ayala Center for the Cebu leg, and SM City Davao Ecoland, Davao City for the Davao leg, partner brands will offer their favorite snacks, drinks, daily essentials, and more for FREE.

Participants can register to join for FREE by collecting 15 e-stamps through the CLiQQ App to redeem one (1) registration code for their chosen category. 30 e-stamps are required to redeem a registration code for each buddy run category.

A P100 minimum purchase of participating items is needed to get one (1) e-stamp. This also entitles the customer to one (1) e-raffle entry per e-stamp, for a chance to be one of the 3,000 winners of products from the run’s major sponsors. This includes freebies from Cornetto, Pocari Sweat, Kopiko Lucky Day, Nature’s Spring, Gatorade, Summit, Del Monte Fit N Right, Le Minerale, Cali, C2, Coca-Cola, Absolute, Nova, Pepsi, Re Fresh, Cobra, Mountain Dew, Wilkins, Nutri Boost, and Selecta.

Participants can also opt to register by paying the corresponding fee per run category starting at P500 each. Once paid or the required number of e-stamps are collected, the participant can claim their Race Kit at the nearest 7-Eleven store.

Registration period is until September 13 only. It doesn’t matter if one is a newbie, a pro runner, or just joining for fun alone, with a friend, or a group, everyone’s welcome to join and run as one community.

Run to the nearest 7-Eleven store or register online at www.run711.com to join!

September 8, 2022
Build your ‘Ber months’ Wardrobe with Love, Bonito’s 9.9 Sale

The ‘Ber’ months are upon us and that means the start of countless gatherings and celebrations with friends and families. It’s time to build your holiday wardrobe with Love, Bonito’s 2-Day 9.9 Sale from September 8 to 9, 2022! Enjoy 10% off plus free shipping on a range of tops, dresses, jumpsuits, skirts, pants and more.

Above: Jenica Smocked Dress in Jade and Kristina Padded Back Twist Dress in Black

Score playful tops with fitted silhouettes, frill hems, or ruffle sleeves to take you through a daytime party or afternoon tea with extra flair.

Above: Kalea Pleated Frill Hem Top in Wisteria and Krislyn Padded Jacquard Ruffle Top in Baby Pink

Dress to impress with textured maxi with a V-neckline or toga-style maxi featuring an asymmetrical neckline.

Above: Chelle Toga Puff Sleeve Dress in Baby Blue, Arla Asymmetrical Tiered Maxi Dress in Lavender, and Wilma Broderie Tiered Dress in Coral

Elevate any look with a tailored blazer or a tweed cropped outer, letting you dress up and down for any occasion with ease.

Above: Jasmin Classic Tailored Blazer in Coral and Marlowe Tweed Crop Outer in white

Use the code SEPT10-INTL to enjoy 10% off with min spend $130 plus Free Shipping sitewide during Love, Bonito’s 2-Day 9.9 Sale from September 8 to 9. Shop now at https://www.lovebonito.com/intl/

September 7, 2022
The documentary ‘Fanny: The Right to Rock” is a big middle finger to sexism, racism, homophobia, and ageism

The band Fanny is marketed as “one of the most important rock bands you’ve never heard of,” and the hour-and-a-half documentary ‘Fanny: The Right to Rock’ by Bobbi Jo Hart manages to trace the all-women rock band’s rise and unfortunate fall into obscurity during the rock music scene of America during the early 70s. Needless to say, in the 60s and 70s, rock music was the territory of men. There were women who fronted bands but there were no rock music groups where all the members were women, playing instruments, and proving they were just as good with their instruments as any man. But Fanny did not just have to come head-to-head with sexism, they had to go against racism and homophobia as well as two members were Filipina Americans and some were lesbians.

But the documentary is not just a historical review of the band’s beginnings and struggles to be taken seriously, it also examines their talents and their impact in the industry – Fanny paved the way for women in rock – through interviews with rock luminaries to contextualise what it was they were able to accomplish amidst all the criticisms and pushback against an all-women rock band.

But writer and director Bobbi Jo Hart doesn’t stop there. The power of this documentary is how the historical review of their struggles to change the industry is used to frame the present-day narrative of how three of the original members have reunited to try and pick up where they left off as women in their 60s.

In a way, the documentary is operating within two timelines – the past and the present – and how both are interacting to underscore that their story as a band has not yet ended. There is still a future that is hinted at through this documentary and it makes for a riveting watch.

For a documentary to really stand out, one needs access; access to the subject of the documentary and the people around them. Hart has this in droves. All the members, past and present, are available for interviews except for one. Industry insiders include musical legends Todd Rundgren, Bonnie Raitt, The B-52s Kate Pierson, The Go Go’s Kathy Valentine, Def Leppard’s Joe Elliot, and David Bowie’s guitarist and bassist, Earl Slick and Gail Ann Dorsey. In fact, though he had passed away already, David Bowie’s presence is strongly felt as he was a champion for Fanny and constantly rallied for their recognition for their artistry. The documentary has various accounts of their beginnings, home footage of their performances in gigs and television shows, and photographs of their lives in LA when they just signed their record deal. Very little is left to the imagination and what is built is an image of a band that could have been, who paved the way for women in an industry that was not forgiving, who were not recognised for their talents and creativity, and how they eventually vanished and erased until recently.

Filled with songs from the five albums they released before they disbanded, it really highlights how good they were and with footage of them aging beautifully and still as sharp and as skilled as ever, it creates an energy and an excitement with this whole idea of them coming back together, recording an album, and adding ageism to the many barriers they’ve taken down in their journey to reclaim what could very well be their destiny.

The documentary manages to highlight how Fanny, and their resurgence in popularity is a testament to this need to battle and fight all forms of erasure, whether it’s sexist, homophobic, racist, or ageist. These women have stood against it and almost overcame it over 40 years ago but just missed out on success as they were on the brink. But this documentary chronicles their second chance and lays the foundation for a new future for the band.

It’s eye-opening and inspiring. It’s funny and daring and touching. It’s a great, good-ol’ rock and roll story and I do hope people get to see it.

My Rating:

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Fanny: The Right to Rock is now showing in cinemas nationwide. Buy your tickets here.

September 7, 2022
‘Stranger Things’ Star Sadie Sink Joins New Thriller About Cults, ‘Berlin Nobody’

Sadie Sink, who plays Max in the hit show Stranger Things and starred in the Fear Street films, has joined the cast of the upcoming thriller film, Berlin Nobody.

Inspired by the 2015 novel Tokyo, by Nicholas Hogg, Berlin Nobody follows the American ex-pat and social psychologist Ben Monroe, who relocates to Berlin for his research on the rise of cult mentality. As he dives deeper into German cultism, his rebellious teenage daughter Mazzy is charmed by a mysterious local boy.

Sadie is set to play Mazzy, while Ben will be played by Eric Bana, best known for his roles in Hulk and The Time Traveler’s Wife. Sylvia Hoeks, Jonas Dassler, and Sophie Rois are also part of the cast.

Before Sadie, Kiernan Shipka of The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina was supposed to play the part of Mazzy. Shipka has now been announced to star in Prime Video’s Red One which also stars Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans

Berlin Nobody is written and directed by Jordan Scott. More details about the upcoming film are yet to be revealed. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to get the latest news on film, TV, and more updates around the city!

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Homestream image from Sadie Sink’s Instagram account.

September 7, 2022
Cutting Carbs? Kuya Kim knows the rice answer on how to do it properly!

Everyone wants to live healthier. Whenever people wish to adopt a healthier diet, rice is commonly the first one to be eliminated. Yet, as Pinoys, we also love our precious cup of rice! Is there really a need to say goodbye to your fave staple? Kuya Kim knows the rice answer!

As a health enthusiast and a stroke survivor himself, Kuya Kim Atienza has kept his lifestyle and diet balanced– but without letting go of rice. According to Kuya Kim, it’s all about the right amount and the quality of food that you eat. Whether you choose to consume rice or another grain as your carbohydrate source, the key is still moderation. Anything consumed in excessive amounts may not be good for our bodies, but rice in itself is not bad at all. Experts say that rice is a good carbohydrate which gives us energy everyday, and some variants are even a rich source of fiber, thiamin, niacin, potassium, and magnesium that our body needs. Complex carbs are good versus processed carbs and simple carbs that spike glucose levels. Not only does rice provide nutritional benefits, it adds proof that “rice also makes the dish”, with its delicious taste– making it the perfect pair to any mouthwatering dish that Filipinos love.

For those seeking to lose weight, and gain muscle, Kuya Kim advises choosing a rice variant with a low glycemic index and high source of fiber. That’s why he’s glad that there’s Harvester’s^®️Brown Rice and Harvester’s^®️ Black Rice. By consuming brown or black rice, Kuya Kim is very happy that he can enjoy delicious meals that leave him satisfied and full without experiencing energy dips and hunger pangs during the day. Following a low glycemic diet helps in weight loss, reduction of blood sugar levels, and lowering the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Coming from a family of diabetics, if a particular dish has high amounts of sugar, he stays away from it but if it falls in the lower range of the glycemic index like vegetables, meat, fish and certain fruits, then he eats a lot of it. It’s all about balancing your meals while still enjoying good food.

With Sunnywood Rice’s brands such as Harvester’s Rice, Jordan Farms, and Farmboy, you can take your pick of the different kinds of rice that fit your taste and lifestyle, from jasmine to multigrain to black rice and more. Just remember to follow the experts’ advice of consuming 1 cup per meal (recommendation varies according to your age, build, and dietary needs).

With this delicious new information, partnered with proper diet and exercise, more people now know the rice answer to living healthy, just like Kuya Kim! Don’t forget: “You don’t need to sacrifice your love of rice to live a healthy life. You just need to know the rice answer”.

September 7, 2022