Looking for the next K-drama to get into? You might want to check out the new series If You Wish Upon Me,starring Ji Chang Wook and Girls’ Generation’s Choi Soo Young!
The new series tells the story of a man’s path to redemption after doing community service at a care facility for the terminally ill. Watch the trailer for If You Wish Upon Me below:
If You Wish Upon Me stars Chang Wook as Yoon Gyeo Ree, a man who has only known misery having been abused as a young boy and served time in prison as an adult. His life changes when he is ordered by a court to spend his community service at a care facility for the terminally ill. Here he meets Kang Tae Shik, who created a volunteer unit called Team Genie, which is dedicated to granting the final wishes of their dying patients. Gyeo Ree also meets the young nurse Seo Yeon Joo, played by Soo Young, who never gives up on her patients.
Directed by Kim Yong Wan, this K-drama also stars Sung Dong Il, Won Ji An, Yang Hee Kyung, and Kil Hae Yeon. You can now stream the first episode of If You Wish Upon Me on Viu.
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The newly opened outlet unveils its Cantonese culinary masterpieces, adding to the diverse culinary offerings available at the Shops at the Boulevard, the property’s retail strip.
TungLok Signatures is the newest addition to the diverse selection of restaurants at The Shops at the Boulevard, City of Dreams Manila
TungLok Signatures is part of the TungLok Group, Singapore’s leading restaurant chain, which was first established in 1984 that has since expanded into over 30 restaurants across Singapore, China, Japan, Indonesia, and Vietnam. It is brought to the Philippines by prominent businessman Eric Teng, Baby Spice Food Corp. CEO and President, who has under his belt eight Mango Tree outlets in the country and other popular restaurants, among other ventures. He is currently also the president of RestoPH, a group of restaurant owners in the Philippines.
Rock Lobster ‘Ee-fu’ Noodles, perfect for celebrations and special occasions
Tunglok Signatures is renowned for its trendsetting modern Cantonese cuisine enhanced with the innovative flair of the restaurant’s skillful chefs, while remaining true to the taste and soul of the well-loved cuisine. With welcoming interiors of elegant white tones depicting scenic images contrasted with warm, wood accents and touches of gold, the restaurant can comfortably seat 206 guests including those in four private rooms that can accommodate a party of 12 to 36 diners.
Signature Chili Crab, one of the most popular dishes
An aquarium features live seafood such as crabs, lobsters, prawns, and sea mantis prepared and cooked to the guests’ preference. A crowd favorited in the extensive menu is TungLok’s Signature Chili Crab prepared with either of these seasonings: salted egg yolk and curry leaves; black pepper and fresh peppercorns; or white pepper, leeks, and fresh peppercorns. Other delightful choices are: Crispy Roast Duck, Char Siu, Roast Suckling Pig, Steamed Lotus Chicken with red dates and black fungus covered and steamed in lotus leaves; Stir-fried Lobster with ginger and spring onion; Braised Sea Cucumber in thick sauce; and Abalone Fried Rice.
TungLok Signatures is open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sundays to Thursdays, and until 12 midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
The latest of recent restaurant openings at The Shops at The Boulevard retail strip located at the resort’s upper ground level, Tunglok Signatures is preceded by Rossi Pizza, and Mary Grace café, which opened in June; Mango Tree, J Park Garden, Hidemasa, Modern Table 082, Jing Ting, Red Ginger, Café Society, and Starbucks Café – all complementing the luxury integrated resort’s signature restaurants Nobu Manila, Crystal Dragon, and Haliya, and other F&B outlets comprising more than 20 at the resort.
For inquiries and reservations, call 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.
The in-vivo study focused on establishing whether the combination of Benzydamine HCl and Chlorhexidine gluconate in Difflam-C® are effective in a real-world setting and was conducted on 219 COVID-19 patients from November 2021 until February 2022. This combination of active ingredients found in Difflam-C® solution have been gaining popularity in the Philippines particularly among doctors and healthcare professionals, with the synergistic action of its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anesthetic, and antiseptic properties in relieving sore throat, as well as other symptoms of throat and mouth infection.
Dr. Jennifer Nailes, MD 9 (leftmost), and Dr. Roberto Salvino, MD, the doctors who spearheaded the recent study done to evaluate the effectivity of the Difflam-C gargle against COVID 19-related throat pain were at a media roundtable held recently in Makati City, to reveal their findings. iNova Pharma Philippines Inc. are the makers of the Difflam-C gargle.
Clinically-tested Efficacy in COVID-19 Patients
Lead investigators of the study have found that Difflam-C® significantly relieves the COVID-19 patients’ sore throat and alleviated throat discomfort associated with difficulty and/or pain in swallowing. Results also show that it helps shorten the duration of the said condition of COVID-19 patients, with the VAS scores of participants significantly decreased during course of treatment with Difflam-C®. “At specified time intervals, median VAS scores showed a decreasing trend from baseline until after 12 hours of Day 1 and is significantly different from baseline values (p<0.001). There were some participants whose sore throat pain were relieved within 30 minutes of first use of the solution which persisted even until after 12 hours,” said lead investigator Dr. Jennifer M. Nailes, MD, MSPH, Vice-President for Research of the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, Inc.
Representatives from iNova Pharma Philippines Inc. (makers of Difflam-C gargle) together with Dr. Jennifer Nailes, MD, and Dr. Roberto Salvino, MD, the doctors who spearheaded the recent study on the effectivity of the Difflam-C gargle against COVID 19-related throat pain, recently held a media roundtable to reveal their study’s findings. Standing from left are: Michelle dela Cruz, Marketing Manager of iNova Pharma Philippines Inc., Ria Enriquez, Difflam Product Manager; Dr. Jennifer Nailes, vice president for research at University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center Inc, Dr. Roberto Salvino, Medical Director, iNova Pharma Philippines Inc., and Eric Yuson, Associate Medical Affairs Manager of iNova.
Gargle Against COVID-19 Sore Throat
“There was a noticeable shortening of the course of the sore throat in the study subjects, with their use of Difflam-C® during treatment. This gargle solution could be viewed as an effective treatment for patients with odynophagia (painful swallowing) or dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), conditions associated with severe sore throat among COVID-19 patients,” said Dr. Nailes.
Though yet to be published by Acta Medica Philippina, a peer-reviewed general medical and health science journal, these results are extremely encouraging and present a positive step in addressing the COVID-19 sore throat, using a widely available medicated gargle solution such as Difflam-C® in the study.
As cases rise and new Omicron variants are discovered, the results of this study could be valuable information in making the public more aware of clinically tested remedies to help address key symptoms like the COVID-19 sore throat. While Benzydamine HCl + Chlorhexidine gluconate (Difflam-C®) could be an effective treatment for COVID-19 sore throat, getting vaccinated with boosters, the observance of standard health protocols, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle are the current mainstays for the prevention of COVID-19 infection.
Jump scares and compelling plots may be crucial to making effective horror movies, but what makes these films really stick even after you’ve finished watching is the idea that they are more than just fiction put together for the screen.
The more the film blurs the line between fact and fiction, the scarier it becomes when you think about it. This is why exorcism movies or films about curses are extra creepy when they overlap your religious and cultural beliefs. It’s even creepier when these movies actually pull their stories from real-life events.
But it’s not always just in the idea, as a horror movie can also suspend your disbelief through the way that it is presented. This is where found footage horror comes in, the subgenre that ditches cinematography for shaky shots and blurry imagery to trick our minds into thinking that what we’re seeing is real.
A short history of found footage films
The first film considered to bring birth to the subgenre is the 1980 cult classic Cannibal Holocaust. The disturbing and gory flick by Italian director Ruggero Deodato depicted a group of documentary filmmakers who tried to film cannibal tribes in the Amazon rainforest but became food themselves.
Was it effective in pushing realism? Well, Deodato was actually charged with the murder of his actors in the film, and had to prove in court that everything was made with practical effects.
While it is the pioneer of the found footage technique in filmmaking, Cannibal Holocaust really gained its notoriety mostly because of the graphic violence and the controversies that came with it. But in 1999, there was an independent film that really emphasized the effectiveness of found footage in the horror genre: The Blair Witch Project.
Photo: ‘The Blair Witch Project’ trailer
The film followed three filmmaking students as they take a hike into a forest in the hopes of documenting a local legend known as the Blair Witch. What ensues is a nightmarish experience with something sinister waiting for them in the shadows.
After the success of The Blair Witch Project, the found footage subgenre was soon saturated with titles. After all, the technique allows for the films to be cheaper and easier to make. But while there are lots of bad films that piggybacked on the success of the subgenre, there are also some nice gems that are worth checking out post-Blair Witch Project.
If you want to dive deeper into found footage horror, we’ve listed down ten movies you need to watch to get you started.
10 Found Footage Horror Movies You Need to Watch
1. Cannibal Holocaust (1980)
After a film crew goes missing while documenting the cannibal tribes of the Amazon rainforest, a rescue team had been sent to investigate. What they find are footage of what happened to the filmmakers– mutilated and devoured by the cannibals in gut-wrenching and gruesome ways. Needless to say, if you’re weak in the stomach, you should skip this flick.
Photo: ‘Cannibal Holocaust’ trailer
2. The Blair Witch Project (1999)
Filmmakers Heather, Mike, and Josh brave the woods of Burkittesville, Maryland to find the truth behind the local legend of the Blair Witch. After being lost in the forest, the group’s journey gets more dangerous by the second, with an unseen evil stalking them at every turn. The film may lack in horror spectacle, but the actors’ performances really made this a spine-chilling experience to watch.
3. Noroi: The Curse (2005)
Noroi: The Curse is the found footage film to check out if you’re a fan of that classic Asian horror. The film tells the story of a paranormal researcher who disappeared after his house burned down and killed his wife. Through the recordings of his cameraman, the scary story behind the tragedy begins to unfold.
4. REC (2007)
This Spanish movie which had an American remake titled Quarantine, fuses found footage horror with a zombie thriller. It follows the reporter Angela Vidal who is making a report about the fire department when they were called in to attend to an emergency at an apartment building. What should have been a rescue operation becomes a nightmare when an old woman starts attacking and biting people, infecting them with her violent fits.
5. Lake Mungo (2008)
Presented in a mockumentary style, Lake Mungo blends a ghost story and a true crime tale. After the death of Alice who drowned while swimming, her family begins to experience unexplainable things. As they investigate Alice’s secret double life, the answers lead them to Lake Mungo.
6. Paranormal Activity (2009)
Paranormal Activity is another successful film from the subgenre that spawned six sequels. The story follows the couple Katie and Micah who are being terrorized by a demon in their home. Micah then sets up cameras around the house, capturing the violent attacks from their tormentor.
7. Creep (2014)
Another must-watch found footage film, Creep succeeds as a psychological horror rather than just resorting to visual terrors. It follows the struggling videographer Aaron who accepts a job to film a man with an inoperable brain tumor for his unborn child. But as he spends more time with this man in a remote cabin, Aaron soon realizes that something is very wrong with his client.
8. Hell House LLC (2015)
Five years ago, a malfunction at a horror house attraction led to the death of 15 people. This movie follows a crew of filmmakers as they try to uncover the truth behind the tragedy through its only survivor and the remaining footage from inside the house.
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9. Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum (2018)
This Korean film is one of the more modern horror titles to rise from the subgenre. In Gonjiam, a group that runs a horror web series decides to make their next episode inside an abandoned asylum, but they would soon discover that the evil they would encounter would be far more than what they bargained for.
10. Incantation (2022)
Incantation is the latest found footage horror film to make a buzz among the international audience. Hailing from Taiwan, this title tells the story of a mother who is trying to save her daughter from a curse that she and her friends had unleashed years ago. Aside from thriving through the technique, Incantation also takes it a step further by making viewers feel that the film could also curse them.
Fiji Blue will be bringing their Asia Tour ‘22 to Manila on November 17, 2022 at the Samsung Hall in SM Aura Premier.
Through the combination of sad yet hopeful lyrics, Fiji Blue strives to guide the listener through their most vulnerable moments. Singer/songwriter Trevor Dering carries a unique writing style that touches on the inner conflicts between waves of sadness and ecstasy. The sound originated when Dering met producer Valentin Fritz at Berklee College of Music in 2017 where they developed the sonics that eventually blossomed into Fiji Blue’s first release in 2019.
Trevor was born & raised in Phoenix, Arizona where he found his love in songwriting & guitar. Drawing inspiration from artists like Stevie Ray Vaughn & John Mayer, Trevor creatively finds solitude in the mixture of guitar heavy storytelling.
Presented by Wilbros Live. Tickets to Fiji Blue’s concert in Manila go on-sale on Friday, August 19 at 10AM via SMTickets.com and all SM Ticket outlets nationwide.
School Tales The Series, a new Thai anthology series just dropped on Netflix! Based on eight horror comics set in schools, the show rounds up different seasoned directors to have their own take on each terrifying tale.
Thai anthologies aren’t new on Netflix, with Girl From Nowhere being one of the most popular titles on the platform under that genre. But unlike Girl From Nowhere where we see a recurring antagonist, this new series focuses solely on bringing you scares, one episode at a time.
Watch the trailer for School Tales The Series below:
Here are the School Tales episodes and their synopses: 7AM tells the story of a ghost that writes messages on the blackboard every morning. In Vengeful Spell, a student uncovers a mysterious box in the school attic and curses another student out of jealousy. Beautiful follows the most beautiful student in the school who finds her match when someone else became more beautiful than her overnight. The Book of Curses revolves around a mysterious book that a transfer student uses to get back at her bullies.
Meanwhile, Headless Teacher follows two students trying to locate the head of their teacher who died in mysterious circumstances. Lunch tells the story of a student who gets into trouble after exposing the questionable ingredients at a popular school lunch stall. Curse is about a cowardly student who is forced by her bullies to make a wish to a school nurse ghost. Finally, A Walk in School follows a student who livestreams the school grounds at night as he tries to prove that ghosts aren’t real.
The show’s directors include Thanadol Nualsuth, Puttipong Saisrikaew, Songsak Mongkolthong, Phontharis Chotkijsadarsopon, Saniphong Suddhiphan, and Natthapong Wongkaweepairoj. Meanwhile, the cast members include Lertsittichai, Nutchapan Paramacharoenroj, Panisara Rikulsurakan, Jennis Oprasert, Siwat Jumlongkul, Thasorn Klinnium, Shinaradee Anupongpichart, Patchanan Jiajirachote, and Sarika Sartsilpsupa to name a few.
You can now stream all eight episodes of School Tales The Series on Netflix. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to get the latest news on film, TV, and more updates around the city!
Show your support for persons with disabilities (PWDs) and their initiatives. From today until Saturday, Market! Market! is hosting I AM POSSIBLE – a PWD Entrepreneurs Fair where talents, skills and products proudly crafted by the PWD community will be showcased.
During the three-day selling fair, workshops and sign language classes will likewise be held at the Market! Market! Activity Center. On Aug. 12, Friday, at 6pm, Atty. Mack Hale D. Bunagan, J.D. will also hold a seminar.
The event is brought to you by Market! Market! in partnership with Precious Works of Differently-abled Enterprise (PWDe), Alagang AyalaLand, and JCI Philippines and Paranaque Asinderas, Naturally, and P3PWD Partylist headed by Hon. Cong. Rowena Guanzon.
I AM POSSIBLE participants
The PWD Entrepreneurs Fair will have the following participants: ALKASAMOPI INC.; Ampie’s Café and Korean BBQ; Analie Leather Wallets; Arte Autismo Filipino; Bee Poe Lar; CLCruz Adventourista Travel; Dainty Love Shoppe; the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD); Five Star Cleaning Service; Hand and Heart; Handcrafted by Harl’s; HealthCare Depot;. Herbs International; Herb’s Best International; Honey Made Boutique; Honeymade Enterprise; Humankind by La Mason B; ILLC; JNJ Personalized; Juliana Dela Cruz; Marlon Bautista; Numi Ph; R Bakery; Richard Noriega; Six Crew Café; SPACE: Crafting Beyond Limits; Special Hands by Nina; Tahanang Walang Hagdan; and Violet Starlight.
Two of the biggest names in modern Pinoy rock are making their way to the metaverse. Bands Razorback and Urbandub have signed a deal to create premium digital collectibles with Anotoys Collectiverse, the country’s leading marketplace for celebrity-approved NFTs. Through these works of digital art, the bands will be making their metaverse, where fans across the world will be able to connect with them in innovative ways.
Razorback was a fixture of the Pinoy hard rock scene in the 90s, playing sold-out gigs at the iconic Club Dredd, among other noteworthy venues. Their high-octane music earned them international renown, and the band had the privilege of opening for legendary acts like Metallica, Rage Against the Machine, and Silverchair. Singles like “Voodoo Who Do” and “Payaso” continue to be listed among some of the most influential OPM songs of the 90s.
Indie rockers Urbandub took control of Philippine airwaves in the mid-2000s to 2010s with the anthemic “First of Summer” and the emotionally raw “A New Tattoo”. The band was a constant presence at the NU Rock Awards, with 6 wins and an impressive 36 nominations. They’ve also made waves in the international scene, garnering attention throughout Southeast Asia with their Singapore tour, and winning “Best Group” at the 2008 Junk Magazine Regional Music Awards in Malaysia.
The bands’ freshly signed deals with Anotoys Collectiverse is their step towards developing a presence in the metaverse. The premium NFTs made through these partnerships will allow fans to not only own a valuable piece of memorabilia, but also to interact with the bands in never-before-seen ways. Collectiverse NFTs will give owners access to exclusive events and private gigs with the rockers, as well as unlock avatars and other items for metaverse-enabled games.
Being part of The Collectiverse’s Web3 fandom ecosystem also extends the bands’ reach to a more global audience. Razorback and Urbandub fans around the world will be able to interact with each other on the Collectiverse’s platform, and connect the bands to new fans abroad.
Razorback and Urbandub were—and continue to be—major forces in the Pinoy rock scene, with their music becoming pillars of the vibrant Filipino music industry. Through their new partnerships with Anotoys Collectiverse, they’ll soon be pioneers in bringing OPM to the metaverse.
A fresh new trailer and poster for Seoul Vibe were released showcasing the ensemble cast of Sanggye-dong Supreme Team – a crew of stylish drivers and mechanics to uncover some fishy business involving a VIP slush fund. Here is what to expect in the coolest drive this summer!
With a rhythmic beat from a tape titled ‘Seoul Vibe mixtape 1988’, the trailer kicks off
The stylish Sanggye-dong Supreme Team receives an irresistible offer from Prosecutor Ahn, jumping into an unofficial case revolving around the VIP slush fund.
On fully customized hip vehicles the crew in disguise starts to deliver President Kang’s slush funds – unofficially the second most influential person in 1988 Korea.
Numerous obstacles stand in their way, including the threat from Director Lee, who finds the crew’s actions to be fishy.
With hip music and exhilarating car action on track, Seoul Vibe will deliver the coolest ride this August.
The poster reveals the crew’s (aka “Bbagkku fam”) hip hideout.
The poster lines up all five members along with the star ensemble cast – Yoo Ah-in (as Dong-wook, the supreme driver with perfect drifting skills), Ko Kyung-Pyo (as John Woo, the Club DJ), Lee Kyoo-hyung (as Bok-nam, the human navigator), Park Ju-hyun (as Yoon-hee, the talented motorcyclist) and Ong Seong-wu (as Joon-gi, the mechanic) will uncover the truth behind a massive money laundering ring.
The stylish old-school props underscore the hip retro (Hip-tro) vibe – bold gold chains, retro boombox, chic bike, navy jumpsuits and more.
Director Moon Hyun-sung said, “The first step of Seoul Vibe was hip hop,” attributing hip hop music and culture from the 80s as one of the movie’s motif. The stylish Sanggye-dong Supreme Team will reflect a combination of retro and hip hop (“hip-tro”) vibe.
Cast Yoo Ah-in (from Hellbound), who will transform into a new image in Seoul Vibe said, “From start to finish, it was like being and hanging out with friends my age”, highlighting the chemistry within the crew.
Cast Ong Seong-wu added, “The vibe on set was spectacular! It was as though ‘Bbangkku Fam’ was united in real life.”
With popping visuals and music to excite viewers’ eyes and ears, Seoul Vibe will release globally on August 26th only on Netflix.
We’re celebrating our 9th anniversary this August! Get ready for YR Music’s BIGGEST show in 2022 as 11 artists from our roster come together on August 13, Saturday, LIVE at Alabang Town Center’s Town Plaza. Show starts at 3PM!
Make sure to save the date, check the mechanics, and keep your eyes peeled on our page and website for more announcements. We can’t wait to see you, YR fam!
