Jin Kazama and other iconic characters from the hit video game franchise, Tekken, have landed on Netflix through the new anime series Tekken: Bloodline!
The series follows the journey of Jin as he faces the world’s strongest fighters in his quest to take revenge on the monstrous evil that killed his mother. Watch the trailer for Tekken: Bloodline below:
Tekken: Bloodline begins with Jin Kazama as he trains with his mother who had taught him their family’s self-defense fighting style, the Kazama-Style Traditional Martial Arts. Soon, a powerful being descends upon them, and Jin was powerless in protecting everything dear to him. Jin’s quest for revenge leads him to his grandfather, Heihachi, and ultimately takes him to the ultimate battle on a global stage– The King of Iron Fist Tournament.
The anime series also features Paul Phoenix, the true Ogre, Leroy Smith, King, Kazuya, Nina, Ling Xiaoyu, and more. You can now stream all six episodes of the show’s first season, with each episode having a runtime of about 20 to 30 minutes.
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Marco Polo Ortigas Manila is best known as the Philippines’ “First Sky Hotel” taking its guests up to 45 floors above the bustling Ortigas area. Aside from its colossal structure, the luxurious hotel has also consistently kept a five-star rating from the Forbes Travel Guide since 2017, and to this day continues to bring guests outstanding service through its world-class rooms and facilities.
But while one would quickly think of business visits or relaxing staycations when it comes to Marco Polo Ortigas Manila, what some might not realize is that the luxurious hotel also houses premier dining outlets that also offer the awe-inspiring view of the Ortigas skyline, and these posh culinary spaces are open to everyone, not just those staying in the hotel. Below are the culinary outlets you can now visit at the Marco Polo Ortigas Manila!
The Cozy Café Pronto
On the first floor of the hotel is their most accessible dining outlet, the Café Pronto. This in-house café is a casual and chic spot where one can enjoy a cup of coffee or tea paired with the shop’s sweet and savory selection of sandwiches, breads, croissants, cakes, cookies, and more.
Get your fix fresh and fast at the Café Pronto from 7 AM to 7 PM on weekdays, and 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM on weekends and during public holidays.
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A Bountiful Buffet at Cucina
Located on the hotel’s 24th floor, Cucina is a spacious buffet restaurant offering a free flow of international and local dishes. Their buffet selection may not the biggest in the city, but Marco Polo Ortigas Manila takes pride in the quality of its well-curated spreads that aren’t overwhelming to guests.
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Start light by visiting their salad station, enjoy some maki and sushi from their Japanese section, and check out their seafood station’s rich selection of blue crabs, prawns, and mussels. Their Chinese section also offers hearty noodle soups and some delicious dim sum which is their highlight for the month, with more dim sum choices available every Friday and Saturday.
Head over to their carvery counter and you can enjoy their mouthwatering US Prime Rib or a tempting Lechon that comes with a crave-worthy crunchy skin. They also have a sumptuous Paella that’s freshly cooked on the pan, a pasta section where you can pick the ingredients for the chefs to cook, homey Filipino foods, and a Thai food station with dishes that really burst with flavors. End your meal on a sweet note with their selection of fruits and delectable desserts.
Cucina’s breakfast buffet (P1,500 net per person) is open daily from 6:30 to 10:30 AM, while their lunch buffet (P2,280 net per person) operates every Thursday to Sunday, from 12 noon to 2:30 PM. Their dinner buffet (P2,550 net per person) is open every Thursday to Saturday, from 6 PM to 10 PM. Note that prices may change during the holidays and Cucina’s menus constantly change to use the freshest seasonal ingredients. You can check with their team via (632) 7720 7777 for the latest selections.
The Contemporary Hub of Connect Lounge
Across Cucina and the hotel’s main lobby is the Connect Lounge, a nice lounge area that brings together a business center and social space. Connect Lounge also offers an assortment of light snacks and drinks which one can indulge in while enjoying the stunning view of the Ortigas skyline from the hotel’s 24th floor. The contemporary hub is open daily from 11 AM to 9 PM.
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A Splendid Fare at Lung Hin
On the 44th floor, visitors will find Marco Polo’s award-winning Lung Hin restaurant, which serves modern and authentic Cantonese fare. The luxurious resto greets guests with its expansive and elegant main dining area with its large windows also giving diners a view of the city skyline. They also have private rooms that are perfect for more intimate gatherings.
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The dishes being served at Lung Hin are just as exceptional as the place. Indulge in their selection of dim sum such as the classy Steamed Shrimp Dim Sum topped with gold leaf; Steamed Shrimp with Chinese Cabbage dumplings; and Deep-Fried Shrimp Dumplings with Mayonnaise.
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Have your pick at their mouthwatering Hong Kong barbecue options such as the Crispy Roasted Suckling Pig, Roasted Peking Duck, and their signature Roasted Barbecue Pork. You can also have a hearty helping of their signature Fried Rice with Seafood and Scallops, Pan-Fried Crispy Egg Noodles with Prawn Balls and Minced Pork, and their Fried Angus Beef Hofan.
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The restaurant is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM for lunch, and from 5:30 PM to 10 PM for dinner. Check out the full menu of Lung Hin at the Marco Polo Hotels website.
Good Times with a View at Vu’s Sky Bar & Lounge
Finally, the sky’s the limit for anyone seeking a good sip at Vu’s. The first-of-its-kind sky bar and lounge offers a 180-degree unobstructed view of Metro Manila, and serves sumptuous samplers alongside their signature cocktails and spirits. There are also al fresco areas to bring guests closer to the city night sky. Every Friday and Saturday, bands also perform live giving more life to the place.
Unwind and revel up in the sky every Wednesday to Thursday from 5 PM to 1 AM, and Friday to Saturday from 5 PM to 2 AM.
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Through their well-curated lineup of restaurants, each offering excellent service and exceptional food, Marco Polo Ortigas Manila really puts quality as its top priority. The hotel’s General Manager Colin Healy knows this first-hand having been a former executive chef on top of his hospitality background.
“Marco Polo Ortigas Manila prides itself in its certified service excellence not only through our rooms and amenities but also through our gastronomic offers,” said Healy. “Our team of skillful chefs, bakers, baristas, and bartenders work hard behind the scenes daily ensuring that our guests are taken on a culinary adventure each time. With our enhanced safety protocols in place, we encourage more people to explore and discover our hotel, creating meaningful memories here.”
Enjoy an elevated guest experience right at the heart of the metro when you book a stay or dine at the in-house restaurants of Marco Polo Ortigas. For more details and reservations, visit the Marco Polo Ortigas Manila website or contact them via (+632) 7720 7777. You can also follow them on Facebook and Instagram to be updated on their latest offerings and promos.
At Burger King, everything on the menu receives a royal treatment worthy of a crown. From making the iconic flame-grilled Whopper to breathing new life to its sides, to making plant-based meals hip and exciting–Burger King is a kingdom where great food rules.
But BK is always on the lookout to expand its territory, and with the rising calls of chicken lovers, the royal court of BK could only give another staple the royal treatment it is due.
Introducing Burger King’s Chicken King!
In a royal dinner hosted by Burger King Philippines at its Ortigas Roosevelt store, the burger chain celebrated the much-awaited arrival of the newest chicken sandwich player in town–Chicken King.
“We are delighted that Chicken King is finally here in the Philippines and it’s ready to rule the taste buds of every Filipino,” said John Velasco, Country General Manager of Burger King Philippines.
“Fans of chicken sandwiches can now indulge in Burger King’s Chicken King where they’ll feel like royalty with every bite,” he added.
And indulge they have, as Burger King announced that Chicken King sold out within a mere two weeks after its initial salvo on July 26. “In fact, we didn’t expect for it to be this big of a hit. We were astounded by the warm reception that Filipinos have given Chicken King when it first became available in our restaurants, resulting in our limited stocks for the next few weeks,” Velasco pronounced.
But what is there about this Chicken King?
As every royalty needs its loyal subjects, Chicken King boasts off bold flavors and hefty portions that will surely fulfill the desires of its discerning audience, making it worthy of its title “king”.
Chicken King is made with golden whole muscle chicken thigh that is incredibly meaty, juicy, and flavorful. It is marinated in various spices long enough to give the meat irresistible bold flavors, cooked to golden brown perfection for a mouthful of crispy goodness.
Of course, Burger King will not miss the fresh veggies! Juicy tomato and crispy lettuce wraps around the flavorful patty and brings out the freshness to balance out the sandwich’s flavor. It is also topped with smooth and creamy mayonnaise dressing that gives the sandwich a complete tasty bite.
Meanwhile, perfectly sandwiching the crisp and flavorful ingredients are soft buttery potato buns, which give off a unique and satisfying “melt-in-your-mouth” sensation.
One of the first guests who tried Chicken King left a note at the restaurant which said, “I like the flavor of the chicken. It’s very crispy and juicy!” Another guest feedback also said, “Everything about this sandwich works–from the bun to the thickness of the chicken.”
“All our guests, who are the real kings, deserve to be treated like royalty which is why we went all out with perfecting the Chicken King to suit the Filipino’s taste buds, allowing them to indulge and satisfy their kingly cravings with bold flavors coupled with bolder portions,” added Velasco.
With Chicken King selling out fast, make sure to get your hands on it the soonest you can! Chicken King is currently available in all Mega Manila, Pampanga, Rizal, Cavite, Laguna, and Bulacan BK restaurants. Hop on the bandwagon to bestow your judgment and crown the true King yourself!
Wednesday and the Addams Family have arrived in the modern world in Netflix’s new live-action series! In the official teaser trailer of the Addams Family spinoff, Wednesday, we finally get to see Tim Burton’s take on the iconic household.
Watch the official teaser trailer for Wednesday below:
The series follows Jenna Ortega’s Wednesday Addams who just got expelled from another school after attacking his brother’s bullies. Her parents, Gomez and Morticia, finally had the bright idea of putting their daughter into Nevermore Academy, a school where she would fit in. But soon, Wednesday would find herself in a “nightmare full of mystery, mayhem, and murder.”
Say hello to Netflix's Addams Family
Catherine Zeta-Jones, Jenna Ortega, Luis Guzmán, and Isaac Ordonez star in Wednesday, the new series from Tim Burton. pic.twitter.com/OJIKVxJlbg
From the mind of director Tim Burton, who brought us films like Corpse Bride and Edward Scissorhands, Wednesday also stars Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luis Guzman, Gwendoline Christie, Christina Ricci and more. It is set for release on Netflix around fall this year.
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If anything, Jordan Peele’s ‘Nope’ is a love letter to the origins of cinema and how important seeing – and the gaze – is to the experience of life. The film is a contemporary take on the science fiction creature feature. It is a dissection of modern civilization’s fascination and obsession with spectacles and the capitalist instinct to monetize these spectacles, no matter how traumatic they may be for the people involved. Conceptually, it’s not as refined as Peele’s earlier work like ‘Get Out’ or ‘Us’ but ‘Nope’ is executed wonderfully, with breathtaking filmmaking that truly maximizes the medium of cinema for some striking moments of pure movie magic.
Set primarily in a horse ranch and the neighboring Western-themed theme park, the movie follows two siblings, who are struggling to keep their ranch from going bankrupt. Otis Jr. (called OJ and played by Daniel Kaluuya) and his sister Emerald (called Em and played by Keke Palmer) are polar opposites. OJ is stoic, more at home dealing with horses than with people, while the vivacious and exuberant Em is loud and boisterous but she feels less connected to the ranch than her brother. Stalling for time, they sell their horses to Ricky “Jupe” Park (played by Steven Yeun), who runs Star Lasso ranch and is a former child star who has survived a traumatic encounter on a television show in his youth.
All of these narrative pieces come together when OJ and Em have a frightening experience one evening when one of their horses disappears in the dead night in the most frightening way and they suspect it was taken by something that is not of this planet. The pair then get the help of Angel (played by Brandon Perea), a technician at an appliance store, to set up cameras to try and capture the UFO.
What unfolds is a rather terrifying exploration of the unknown. This film works completely at its own pace and rhythm. It opens with a scene of violence, though completely hidden by furniture, and all we get are impressions of the brutality before jumping into an extended first act that establishes all the characters and sets up the lore of this movie. It’s a long exposition that sets up the emotional ties of the characters to the dangers of this extraterrestrial encounter later on and while nothing exciting is happening yet, it’s filmed with so much dread and doom just under the surface. You know something is up but you don’t know what it is exactly.
And then when the first sighting happens, the film’s second act moves into full gear and Jordan Peele gives us a full master class in setting up tension and anxiety through sound design and expert camerawork. By playing with what we can see and a proper establishing shot to understand the geography of each scene, we feel fear because we know something is up but we don’t see anything.
This is best experienced in a barn scene that midway through the film it’s really the highlight of this movie. Peele understands that oftentimes it is what we imagine that is far scarier than seeing anything that is CGI-created or even done through prosthetics.
Seeing is such an important aspect of this movie, both within the narrative and in the filmmaking. Story-wise, the need to capture evidence of this extraterrestrial horse-thief brings the whole idea of cameras, of different kinds, into the narrative. Later, we discover that the ranch is also connected and when that is uncovered and what we get is a commentary on our relationship with our cameras and the media and how we treat these spectacles in our lives. ‘Nope’ opens a discussion on how our society treats these moments captured on film and how almost instinctive it is to monetize this first before even treating them with any sense of consideration or sensitivity.
At the same time, it’s also a love letter to filmmaking, referencing the first-ever motion picture of a man, a black jockey riding a horse, and this imagery is so strong within this film. ‘Nope’ pushes back against the erasure of black people’s contributions to the origins of film by reminding us that the first ever “actor” on film was a black man. In fact, it’s quite striking that the four leads of this film are people of color.
Kaluuya and Palmer are fantastic as the energy of their characters are totally opposite of each other and while Palmer’s exuberance can fill the screen, Kaluuya manages to fill the screen with his silence. Perea is a standout as his Angel balances out OJ’s and Em’s opposing energies with his mix of panic and wonder. Yeun is absolutely oozing with charisma, creating a believable former child actor, who is hiding a history of trauma through his practiced showbiz smile.
Though the film isn’t as conceptually strong as Peele’s first two films, ‘Nope’ is such a thrilling experience in the cinema. If you can, watch it on IMAX, as the film was shot on IMAX cameras and the visuals are stunning in that format. In ‘Get Out’ and ‘Us,’ he really digs in and dwells in the concepts that he proposes in both films whereas ‘Nope’ dramatizes it but doesn’t linger there. More experiential than thought-provoking, this film is a fun ride but won’t really mess with your head as much.
To mark the announcement, Paramount has unveiled the main poster art for Smile which may be seen below.
Courtesy of Paramount Pictures International
Smile has been described as the intensely creepy debut feature from Parker Finn that’ll have even the seasoned Fantastic Fest crowd gripping their armrests in genuine fright.
About Fantastic Fest
Held every September in Austin, TX, Fantastic Fest is the largest genre film festival in the U.S. specializing in horror, fantasy, sci-fi, action and just plain fantastic movies from all around the world. The festival is dedicated to championing challenging and thought-provoking cinema, celebrating new voices and new stories from around the world and supporting new filmmakers.
Courtesy of Paramount Pictures International
About Smile
After witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, Dr. Rose Cotter (Sosie Bacon) starts experiencing frightening occurrences that she can’t explain. As an overwhelming terror begins taking over her life, Rose must confront her troubling past in order to survive and escape her horrifying new reality.
Courtesy of Paramount Pictures International
Written and directed by Parker Finn, the film stars Sosie Bacon, Jessie T. Usher, Kyle Gallner, Robin Weigert, Caitlin Stasey with Kal Penn and Rob Morgan.
Paramount Pictures Presents In Association with Paramount Players A Temple Hill Production “Smile”
Love, Bonito, Southeast Asia’s largest omnichannel womenswear brand, marks its 12th year with a brand refresh and new tagline ‘Come Into Your Own’. This refresh seeks to be an inspiration for women to find strength through adversity, to achieve and realise their fullest potential. Customers can look forward to this month-long celebration with various initiatives including the launch of the brand’s first-ever collection of brand merchandise, global giveaways, and LBCommunity+ member-exclusive perks.
Love, Bonito launches first-ever brand merchandise with ‘Come Into Your Own’ tagline
The brand refresh will be rolled out on multiple online and offline platforms and a Come Into Your Own video series will also be released on Love, Bonito’s relaunched YouTube channel, to drive meaning through visual storytelling.
Come Into Your Own
“Our refreshed tagline ‘Come Into Your Own’ encompasses a powerful message we want to instil in every woman. Over the past 12 years, I’ve watched the brand grow from its infant stages, celebrated many firsts and watched it blossom onto the international stage. As we move into the next chapter to create an empowering female ecosystem for the world, we want to inspire women to embrace their personal journey of self-discovery and be empowered by their unique stories. Be it walking by our stores, seeing our social posts or shopping with us online, this message will be a constant reminder that all women can bloom where they are planted,” says Rachel Lim, Co-founder of Love, Bonito.
Inspired by the nature of flowers blooming in their own time, the campaign is represented by various flora as a visual motif juxtaposed against the stories of real women. A total of five flowers have been chosen to represent the journeys of five renowned women* across Singapore (SG), Philippines (PH), Malaysia (MY), and the United States (US). Each woman was chosen for their embodiment of positivity and strength, diversity and courage, rebirth and resilience, freedom, and femininity. Through each story and personal experience shared, the brand aims to inspire and encourage women around the world to discover their purpose.
A Global Celebration
Left to Right: LBAnniversary Limited Edition Crew Neck Tee in Golden Brown and LBAnniversary Limited Edition Pullover in Daffodil; LBAnniversary Limited Edition Baseball Cap in Cream and LBAnniversary Limited Edition Crew Neck Tee in White; LBAnniversary Limited Edition Pullover in Salmon
As part of the brand refresh, customers can get their hands on Love, Bonito’s exclusive brand merchandise, which subtly features the ‘Come Into Your Own’ tagline. Available from 24 August 2022, the limited edition range includes a crew neck tee, baseball cap and pullover suitable for everyday wear. Other key global activations** include a Global Giveaway Contest, a 72H LBCommunity+ Members-only Sale and E-Gift Cards Refresh.
All LBCommunity+ members can enjoy a member-exclusive sitewide sale from 19 August 2022, 12:00 GMT+8 to 22 August 2022, 12:00 GMT+8. Members who spend a minimum of $100 in a single-receipt will get to enjoy 15% to 25% off their purchase plus free shipping. Terms and conditions apply.
From 22 August to 10 September 2022, LBCommunity+ members who spend a minimum of $90 in a single-receipt online can redeem Love, Bonito’s customised reusable film camera and floral themed stickers.
Signing up as an LBCommunity+ member is free! Just log onto www.lovebonito.com/intl to create an account.
Asia has gained a reputation for our bone-shivering horror films, both because of our love for all things horror, but also inspired by our storied culture. With Hungry Ghost Month creeping around the corner, Netflix curated a list of familiar and unexplored horror titles rooted in folklore, myths, and urban legends unique to this region. Experience these legends and stories that make up our Asian culture – all from the comfort of your homes.
If you need some help deciding what to watch, here’s a simple visual to get you oriented…
Read on for the line-up of Asian Horror films that you should catch during this year’s Hungry Ghost Month.
Combining the elements of mysterious esoteric religions and unsettling rituals of Taiwanese folklore, the movie adopts a found footage, mockumentary format that immerses the audience as it explores the complexities of taboos and curses.
THAILAND
Thailand is home to some of the scariest horror films. Catch School Tales The Series, The Medium, and The Whole Truth on Netflix and decide if they live up to the genre’s reputation.
Directed by seasoned Thai directors, School Tales The Series brings eight horrifying stories, based on comics, to life. This anthology is built around the theme of school-bound horrors, passed down from class to class, bringing back chilling memories of local schoolyard stories and legends.
What would you do if you noticed a hole in your living room wall but those around you insist that you are lying? In The Whole Truth, two siblings stumble on a strange hole in the wall of their grandparents’ house, and horrifying incidents that follow reveal sinister secrets about their family. Their attempts to find the answer could lead to the truth no one wants to know.
In recent years, Indonesia has become the go-to for horror fans, producing a number of popular movies bound to shock and terrify – all while providing a unique Indonesian perspective.
Expect lots of blood, gore and brutal horror in May The Devil Take You, as the movie uncovers the consequences of satanic rituals and selling one’s soul to the devil in exchange for riches. Catch May The Devil Take You on Netflix if you are in for a wild, gruesome ride.
Vietnamese Horror Story interweaves three stories inspired by local folklore and urban legends – for instance, a 3 souls and 7 spirits (3 hồn 7 vía) Buddhist concept in the third story – following an actress seeking everlasting beauty; a magician who makes a deal with the devil; and a psychic seeking the remains of a deceased girl. Witness the integration of traditional cultures and beliefs with the element of horror this August to fully immerse in Ghost Month.
A revenge horror thriller that explores the darkness of the entertainment industry, The Guardian follows a backup singer who enlists the help of occult forces, black magic and a Kumanthong doll (a divine child spirit in a doll that is believed to bring luck and fortune to the owner) to achieve popularity.
Take a peek into Malay culture’s most popular malevolent supernatural entity, the Pontianak, as it makes an appearance in Dendam Pontianak on Netflix this August. In Southeast Asian mythology, the pontianak refers to a vicious, long-haired female vampire who is normally out to seek revenge. The movie is a modern retelling of this popular mythology complete with forbidden love, betrayal, witchcraft and murder.
Beginning with a Quran passage about Satan, Roh is a disquieting rural Malaysian horror tale rooted in folklore and superstitions that explores the role of the devil in the context of a religious and spiritual society. The movie follows an isolated family living in a barren hut deep in the jungle who meet with a series of frightening supernatural incidents after taking in a little girl lost in the forest. Remain at the edge of your seats with this slow-burn plot.
When a student’s suicide rattles an all-girls Catholic school, a clairvoyant guidance counselor embarks on solving this mysterious death, and in turn uncovers the convent’s abusive past. A film on how modern beliefs and faith can clash, Eerie brings to the screen thought-provoking issues while incorporating the element of horror.
BLISS Now Streaming on Netflix
Psychological thriller Bliss follows Jane, an actress, and her descent into insanity in a secluded house under the care of her husband, Carlo and a cruel, unusual nurse named Lilibeth. Catch Bliss on Netflix to witness the horrors and madness that unfold in the oppressive corridors of this enigmatic house.
The shift to various forms of electrified vehicles (xEVs) is rapidly accelerating in the Philippines, with the industry seeing the fastest adoption rates yet since the very first Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) was introduced commercially in the country in 2009.
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP), whose groundbreaking HEV Prius pioneered the electrification movement, is leading this shift with 95% of xEV users in the Philippines today driving an electrified model from its Toyota and Lexus lines.
Based on the recent official figures from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI), as of end of June 2022, there are already 1,013 total xEVs sold in the market, surpassing the 2021 total volume of 843 and 2020’s 378. A total of 962 of the 2022 year-to-date sales are Toyota and Lexus models.
Toyota and Lexus offer the widest range of HEVs in the country today with multiple variants across 10 models – Toyota’s Corolla Altis, Corolla Cross, Prius, Camry, and RAV 4 plus Lexus’ IS, ES, LS, NX and RX.
Toyota believes in multiple pathways towards gaining speed and scale in achieving Carbon Neutrality. Globally, Toyota offers a wide range of xEVs including Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV), Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV), Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) and the hydrogen-powered Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV) which are being rolled-out to different regions based on the readiness of the market and infrastructure to power these vehicles with clean energy. As of date, Toyota and Lexus have sold more than 20 million units of their electrified models around the world helping reduce CO2 emissions by more than 160 million metric tons.
Road to Carbon Neutrality
TMP President Atsuhiro Okamoto welcomes this development as a good sign that the Philippines will soon be making significant contributions to one of the ultimate global goals of vehicle electrification, which is carbon neutrality or net-zero carbon dioxide emissions in transportation.
“The positive impact of xEVs can only be observed once we achieve widescale adoption of these vehicles,” said Okamoto. “The exponential growth and the rate of new xEV model introductions in the country are providing Filipino customers more options and easier access to greener technologies. We are optimistic that we can experience the environmental benefits of electrified vehicles with Toyota taking the lead while always ensuring ‘Mobility for All’ where “no one is left behind.”
TMP’s range of HEVs are positioned to offer realistic positive impact to the environment, by way of wider mainstream adoption through easier and more affordable access to the technology. HEVs are also appropriate at this time, as they do not rely on charging from fossil-based power sources, but instead generate their own power through self-charging systems.
“Our HEVs are gaining wider acceptance and usage in the country, and this started when we launched the Corolla HEV models. One of the electrified variant nameplate our customers are already familiar with (Corolla Altis), and the other, a competitively priced HEV in an in-demand crossover form (Corolla Cross),” said Okamoto. “Additionally, we have been making ownership of electrified vehicles more attractive with incentives like the extended 8-year battery warranty.”
“Looking towards the future, we hope to further expand our xEV line-up and offer more choices for the Philippine market,” Okamoto added. “This is in line with Toyota’s challenge of achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2050 and continuing our pioneering role in environmental leadership towards all of society.”
As one of the popular 80s films that dominated pop culture, the latest sequel of the evergreen Ghostbusters franchise, Ghostbusters: Afterlifewill debut on Sunday 21 August at 9.45pm on AXN Asia (Cignal Ch 121, SKYcable HD Ch 247, SKYcable SD Ch 49, GSAT Ch 57, and various provincial cable operators nationwide), the leading English-language general entertainment channel!
From its very first movie in 1984, followed up with sequels, cartoon remakes, and an all-female cast, Ghostbusters: Afterlife is a legacy sequel that passes the torch from the old guard to a new generation of young unexpecting heroes who band together to discover a series of mysterious clues to unlock and battle a growing supernatural threat in their small town. Along the way, they begin to discover their connection with the original ghostbusters.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife is produced by BAFTA, Academy Awards and Emmy nominee, Ivan Reitman (Space Jam, Ghostbusters, Animal House, and Kindergarten Cop), and directed by Oscar nominee and 2010 BAFTA “Best Screenplay” winner for Up in the Air, Jason Reitman (Up in the Air, Juno, Thank you for Smoking), with a popular and familiar lead cast featuring Paul Rudd (Ant-Man and the Wasp, I Love You, Man), Carrie Coon (Gone Girl, Avengers: Infinity Wars) and bright young stars, McKenna Grace (Captain Marvel I,Tonya) and Finn Wolfhard (Stranger Things, IT).
Ghostbusters: Afterlife dominated the global box office with US$700 million for its theatrical release and hit more thanUS$1B in global retail sales, with over 100 global licensing partners, and a social footprint of 3.2M reach (including 32M+ from Sony channels) with more than 14M views on YouTube Channel. Movie fans and followers of Ghostbusters will enjoy the nostalgia, emotive music, and familiar action settings as they meet the original characters, such as the iconic 1959 white Cadillac car aka Ecto-1, and get introduced to the new ghostbusting team, and the character reveal of the mini-version of the original Marshmallow Man (older fans who will know this).
Fans are invited to tune in to AXN Asia (Cignal Ch 121, SKYcable HD Ch 247, SKYcable SD Ch 49, GSAT Ch 57, and various provincial cable operators nationwide), on 21 August at 9.45pm to catch Ghostbusters: Afterlife and relive their favourite ghost-busting moments!
