And just like that, the month of April is here! If you feel like spending some of your free time this month on the couch, watching films, PBO Channel has you covered with their lineup of Pinoy movies. And to make it even easier for you, we’ve rounded up eight movies from their lineup that you might want to catch on your TV!
Check them out below:
MIA
Starring Coleen Garcia and Edgar Allan Guzman April 3, 5:15 PM | April 8, 11:45 PM | April 12, 11:15 AM | April 21, 7:30 PM
Hindi Tayo Pwede
Starring Lovi Poe, Marco Gumabao, and Tony Labrusca April 3, 11:30 PM | April 15, 9 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=–aQSO_NjYw
Ang Manananggal sa Unit 23B
Starring Ryza Cenon and Martin del Rosario April 9, 6:30 AM | April 14, 11:45 PM | April 18, 7:15 AM | April 29, 1 PM
Unforgettable
Starring Sarah Geronimo April 9, 9:30 PM | April 10, 11 AM | April 13, 3:15 PM | April 15, 7:30 PM | April 19, 1 PM | April 21, 9:15 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iggIFDFczwA
The Day After Valentine’s
Starring Bela Padilla and JC Santos April 16, 1 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8xRYwnYRBA
Double Barrel
Starring AJ Muhlach, Phoebe Walker, and Jeric Raval April 21, 11:30 PM | April 30, 5:15 AM
Seven Sundays
Starring Aga Muhlach, Dingdong Dantes, Cristine Reyes, Enrique Gil, and Ronaldo Valdez April 4, 5 PM | April 15, 11 AM | April 24, 7:15 PM
Nightshift
Starring Yam Concepcion, Cha Seung-won, and Levy Tran April 23, 9:30 PM | April 24, 11 AM | April 27, 3:30 PM | April 29, 9 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrnVV-cVrq0
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For more Movies on PBO Channel this April and for the daily schedules of PBO, click here.
[Note: schedules are subject to change without prior notice]
A new legend from Marvel will rise. Jared Leto returns to the realm of superhero movies with Sony’s Marvel anti-hero film, Morbius!
The upcoming movie follows the story of Nobel Prize-winning biochemist Michael Morbius, who suffers from a rare blood disease. Determined to cure not only himself but other people like him, Morbius tests a dangerous cure involving bats on himself. This causes him to develop vampiric superhuman abilities– but also a thirst for blood.
Before Morbius lands in Philippine theaters this March 30, we’ve rounded up some interesting facts about the film and character that you might not know yet! Check them out below:
1. Vampires were prohibited to appear in comics
The Comics Code Authority was formed in the 1950s to regulate content in comic books. They initially banned vampires in comic books along with other supernatural beings. In 1971, they finally eased this restriction which resulted in the creation of Morbius by Marvel’s Roy Thomas and Gil Kane.
2. Morbius first fought a six-armed Spider-Man
Morbius The Living Vampire debuted in The Amazing Spider-Man #101, during a time when Peter Parker faced a bizarre dilemma. Wanting to have a normal life with Gwen Stacy, Peter Parker drank a potion that was supposed to get rid of his spider powers, but instead, he grew two more pairs of arms. It was during this time that the friendly neighborhood superhero crossed paths with Morbius, who wants to feed on Peter’s blood.
Photo: Marvel website
3. Morbius once worked for Doctor Strange
Fresh from his appearance in Spider-Man: No Way Home, Doctor Strange is set to return to the big screen in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Speaking of the Sorcerer Supreme, Morbius was once part of The Midnight Sons, a team of heroes with mystical powers who were gathered by Dr. Strange to protect Earth from the Mother of Demons, Lilith, and her children, the Lilin.
4. From a DC villain to Marvel antihero
Before Tom Hardy landed the role of Edward Brock in Venom, he played Bane in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises. But Hardy isn’t the only actor to make such a switch in Sony’s Marvel universe. Before Morbius, Jared Leto played the Joker in DCEU’s Suicide Squad and Justice League.
Photo: Columbia Pictures
5. Morbius joins Sony Pictures’ universe of Marvel characters
Before Disney got to own Marvel Studios, some of its characters have already been sold to Sony in 1998, long before the boom of superhero movies. After sharing Spider-Man with Marvel Studios for the MCU, Sony has also started growing its own movie universe of Marvel characters, which includes Venom, Carnage, the Vulture, and Morbius. Since Spider-Man: No Way Home, more opportunities have opened up to bring together these characters on the big screen.
Photo: Columbia Pictures
Don’t miss Morbius on the big screen! Buy your tickets hereand enjoy a more convenient cinema experience on your next trip to the movie theaters!
Artist Network and wellness lifestyle brand Grounded is launching the second part of their exhibition series entitled States of Cadence II.
In partnership with Art Fair Philippines, States of Cadence II is a multi-sensory exhibit on timelessness and infinite evolution of the human spirit, through connection, compassion, and engagement with the natural world.
Grounded Holistic Arts Studio’s States of Cadence II Opening Night at Karrera Showroom for Art Fair Philippines 2022
Grounded is known for their support of grassroots and emerging artists. The arts and wellness platform aims to showcase their works through a holistic approach, reinventing the experience, for both artist and collector, through the practice of innovative and dynamic ways people discover and purchase artwork.
Whereas States of Cadence Exhibit I was presented solely online, for States of Cadence II, Grounded has partnered with Karrera Showroom, a vintage car showroom and cafe based in Alabang, for its physical space.
The exhibition features paintings, prints, tapestries, photographs, and other mixed media works that bear witness to the Grounded Artist Network’s ongoing artistic investigation into various shades of time interspersed with cadence – a natural rhythm, a frequency that the artists coalesce with to truly express themselves.
Artists from the Grounded Artist Network with Grounded Holistic Arts Studio Founder Marika Manglapus-Ledesma
Offering an intimate portrayal of boundless beauty through art, States of Cadence II features the work of 20 artists from the Grounded Artist Network Program, presenting insights that transcend boundaries by introducing both specific and expanded narratives of various states of evolution through the lens of timelessness.
Force of Nature fundraiser for the benefit of schools in Siargao island affected by Typhoon Odette, featuring works by Camille Robiou du Pont and Caress Banson
New acquisitions on view for the first time include photographs from featured artist, French photographer Camille Robiou Du Pont whose work knits together sensory journeys of the wild woman through water surface, depths, island ecology, freedom, dreams and rootedness in duality–all under the umbrella of cosmic elements reveling in the beauty and prowess of the Divine feminine.
In line with this, Maddie Camcam’s striking work radiates with vibrant themes of feminine strength, grace, and sisterhood, whereas Lucia Fischer also explores themes of feminism and female identity, however focusing on destabilizing ideas concerning the “male gaze” and gender rhetorics that have dominated cultural perceptions and traditions throughout the human timeline.
Painter and illustrator Ana Abigail dedicates her floral series on fragility to loved ones lost to the pandemic, as captured in her exploration of color in oil on round canvases.
Toph Camcam’s pieces invigorate the soul as a visual feast, as much as they are based on food as a celebration of humanity and reflection of identity and culture.
This selection from the Grounded Artist Network, among many other intricately curated works, invites the viewer to explore the intricate, labyrinthine systems and states of being, and the reparative role that art and compassion plays within these systems.
States of Cadence II will run until April 1, 2022, alongside exciting events including a wellness workshop, film night, watch showcase and fundraiser for schools in Siargao Island affected by Typhoon Odette. A portion of the proceeds from the exhibition are dedicated to Grounded’s partner beneficiary, Oceanus Conservation.
States of Cadence II is now available for viewing at the @artfairph website (https://bit.ly/3D9GGc0). For purchasing inquiries and more information, follow @groundedph or email contact@groundedph.com.
An exhibit of photos and portraits taken during the aftermath of Typhoon Odette by Camille Robiou du Pont
Typhoon Odette Fundraiser
“On December 16, 2021, Typhoon Odette struck the Philippines and Siargao Island was one of the most devastated places. We wanted to take the opportunity of being a part of Art Fair Philippines to raise awareness and funds for Siargao, as it is a place that Grounded is deeply rooted in. We have a number of artists that were based in Siargao, and the devastation really hit close to home. Our featured artist for States of Cadence at AFP, Camille Robiou du Pont took these eerily beautiful photos of the destruction of Typhoon Odette, which is the centerfold and inspiration of the fundraiser that will be exhibited at the fair.” – Marika Manglapus-Ledesma
In light of recent events surrounding the devastation brought about by Typhoon Odette, Grounded has partnered with Oceanus Conservation and continues its commitment to ocean advocacy by raising funds for the rebuilding of schools in Siargao Island. The exhibit features Camille’s eerily arresting photos of the destruction of Typhoon Odette, as well as her portraits engraved on wood by Siargao local artist Niko Kanar.
Grounded Holistic Arts and Culture Studio
Grounded is a holistic arts and culture studio where the mind, body and spirit can work integrally towards a deeper sense of purpose. Grounded thrives on collaboration and believes in using creativity as a tool for wellness and healing, by opening up essential conversations and encouraging freedom of expression.
Drawing from the space of the arts, at Grounded you will find a gallery of projects that open up essential conversations, encourage freedom of expression, and promote awareness on the things that matter most.
L-R “Touched Out” and “Arrangement” by Toph Camcam and “Bataan Rock Stack” and “Laguna Pink Moon” by Melissa Lara
The Grounded Artist Network
Grounded Holistic Arts and Culture Studio is on a mission to cultivate a community where people are encouraged to live a well-balanced life, and to be their most authentic self.
The Grounded Artist Network or GAN is a community born from Grounded that advocates for grassroots and emerging artists. It aims to reinvent the experience, for both artist and collector, through the practice of innovative and dynamic ways people discover and purchase artwork. Applying a holistic approach to art while making use of digital platforms, GAN hopes to make art more accessible to all different types of art enthusiasts.
Grounded finds strength in being able to present works outside of traditional gallery settings, such as with Karrera Showroom, Grounded’s home for this year’s Art Fair Philippines.
Grounded Artist Network – States of Cadence II – Participating Artists
Planning your movie night with the fam and barkada this April? Here’s a lineup of films hitting the big screen soon! From the exciting adventures of Dumbledore’s First Army to an epic journey in the jungle in search of ancient treasure, here are the new movies in Philippine cinemas for the month of April.
Professor Albus Dumbledore needs to prevent the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald from seizing control of the wizarding world. Unable to do this alone, he entrusts Magizoologist Newt Scamander to steer a group of wizards, witches, and a brave Muggle baker on a dangerous mission.
A reclusive author is on tour promoting a new book with her cover model and is kidnapped by a billionaire in hopes that she can lead him to an ancient lost city’s treasure from her latest story.
Small food businesses have certainly taken the local food scene by storm. You’ve seen them everywhere – from milk tea shops with their adventurous flavors to creative burger concepts you’ve never seen before. These businesses, however, must not be underestimated for their size as the quality of their offers will have you thinking hindi pa sila sikat, pero ang sarap. Beyond these, small businesses hold a special spark to them as they come from our own communities, and are a testament to how everyone has the potential to share their offerings to a large audience.
Now, to help more consumers discover the unique and rewarding flavors these merchants can offer, everyday superapp Grab has launched Indie Eats, a program aiming to help merchant-partners amplify their presence on GrabFood and bring their offerings to the spotlight!
Inde Eats: Eats that are worth the try
Indie Eats hosts a full roster of small and local merchant-partners that are perfect for every craving. Whether you’re looking for refreshing mango coolers to beat the heat from Mango Series, the hearty and comforting taste of lugaw from Lugaw ni Pinggoy, or a quick bite of your favorite pastries from Panaderia Pantoja, Grab has you covered with its range of merchant-partners!
Much like how Indie Eats puts the focus on everything small, local, and undiscovered, leading the call to support these merchant-partners is the never-before-seen, undiscovered tandem of Indie Eats ambassadors Erwan Heussaff and Sassa Gurl! In a video filled with entertaining and burning questions while the two enjoy satisfying bites here and there from the various Indie Eats merchants, don’t miss out on their ultimate kwentuhan-slash-food trip journey!
Grab’s continuous commitment to support their merchant-partners
With Indie Eats, Grab hopes to provide assistance to their vast community of small and local merchant-partners. Those interested to onboard can partake in Grab’s upskilling seminars, providing training in building their brand and menu. This ensures that merchant-partners are able to improve their brand every step of the way. All in all, the program also aims to inspire its merchant-partners to become the best brands they can be, and be on their way to exciting more consumers with their offerings.
“At Grab, we are always ready to provide support to our merchant-partners to ensure they are able to meet success and have a rewarding experience on our platform; in particular, small food businesses hold a lot of potential not just in Grab but in our local food industry as a whole. Indie Eats is just one of the many ways we want to help them in being discovered by more Filipinos, and reach success with us,” says Martin Luchangco, Head of Merchants and Partnerships.
Champion local and quality undiscovered gems today with GrabFood Indie Eats! See the wide range of small businesses you can support through the Indie Eats tile on GrabFood, and be on the lookout for merchants with the Indie Eats badge! For more information, be sure to follow Grab on Facebook and Instagram.
This April, Cinema One amps up romance. comedy, and drama with their lineup of popular and must-watch films. Staying home for a TV marathon? From blockbuster faves, lighthearted comedy, to kilig romcoms, here are ten films to check out on Cinema One Channel for the month of April!
Starring Eugene Domingo, Jake Cuenca, Paulo Avelino, Solenn Heussaff, Maja Salvador April 5
Two roommates with opposing views on relationships decide to trade lifestyles: the more conservative of the two will try playing the field, and the playboy will try to commit to a more serious relationship.
Mika goes on a road trip in search of aliens, and accidentally bumps into a Caloy whom she gives a free ride to until he reaches his destination. Mika discovers that Caloy has cancer and that he has learned to accept his fate.
S.P.A.R.K.
Starring Andrea Brillantes, Grae Fernandez April 24
A love story blossoming between two teens one summertime in Vigan. When campus crush Drei is sent by his mother to Ilocos to his grandfather as a punishment for his prankster ways, he accidentally meets a simple province girl named Beth.
An overworked young man goes thrill-seeking in Bukidnon, and unexpectedly befriends a girl trying to overcome her fears. Their friendship brings out the best of both of them, but the girl can’t quite overcome her greatest fear: falling in love.
Dear esteemed member of the Ton, it’s time to return to the British Regency Era with Netflix and Ivana Alawi!
Photo credit: Netflix Philippines
In a new video from Netflix Philippines, the newest member of the Bridgerton family plays the gracious host of Villa Bridgerton, giving excited Filipino fans a glimpse into the glamorous Bridgerton experience in Manila.
Here’s a look at Villa Bridgerton:
Decked in the season’s finest frocks and shimmering jewels, Ivana highlights the various amenities that Villa Bridgerton has to offer, including: a regal ride aboard a horse-driven carriage fit for the season’s diamond, a fun game of croquet, a full English culinary experience, and finally, the gorgeous and intricate interiors of the London Regency era.
Photo credit: Netflix Philippines
Villa Bridgerton, located at 35 Broadway Avenue, Corner 9th Street, New Manila, Quezon City (Google Maps here) is open to the public from March 25, 2022 to April 3, 2022. For more information and to book your free tour of the villa, visit villabridgerton.com. Slots are currently full, but keep checking as Netflix may open new slots soon!
Bridgerton: Season 2 is now streaming, only on Netflix.
About Bridgerton From Shondaland and Creator Chris Van Dusen, the second season of Bridgerton follows Lord Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey), the eldest Bridgerton sibling and Viscount, as he sets out to find a suitable wife. Driven by his duty to uphold the family name, Anthony’s search for a debutante who meets his impossible standards seems ill-fated until Kate (Simone Ashley) and her younger sister Edwina (Charithra Chandran) Sharma arrive from India. When Anthony begins to court Edwina, Kate discovers the true nature of his intentions — a true love match is not high on his priority list — and decides to do everything in her power to stop the union. But in doing so, Kate and Anthony’s verbal sparring matches only bring them closer together, complicating matters on both sides. Across Grosvenor Square, the Featheringtons must welcome the newest heir to their estate while Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) continues to navigate the ton whilst keeping her deepest secret from the people closest to her.
Bridgerton is a romantic, scandalous, and clever series that celebrates the timelessness of enduring friendships, families finding their way, and the search for a love that conquers all. The series also stars Adjoa Andoh (Lady Danbury), Lorraine Ashbourne (Mrs. Varley), Harriet Cains (Philipa Featherington), Bessie Carter (Prudence Featherington), Shelley Conn (Mary Sharma), Nicola Coughlan (Penelope Featherington), Phoebe Dynevor (Daphne Basset), Ruth Gemmell (Violet Bridgerton), Florence Hunt (Hyacinth Bridgerton), Martins Imhangbe (Will Mondrich), Claudia Jessie (Eloise Bridgerton), Calam Lynch (Theo Sharpe), Luke Newton (Colin Bridgerton), Golda Rosheuvel (Queen Charlotte), Luke Thompson (Benedict Bridgerton), Will Tilston (Gregory Bridgerton), Polly Walker (Portia Featherington), Rupert Young (Jack), and Julie Andrews as the voice of Lady Whistledown. The series is inspired by Julia Quinn’s novels.
The 23-year-old singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist releases his much-awaited album called GABRIEL. “I was reminded how fun making music is supposed to feel, and that it’s just as much listened to as its lyrics are heard. It’s an album that I hope is candid, varied, and one you can come back to again and again,” shares keshi.
With over 1.6 billion global streams, his rising success has been astounding. While the title GABRIEL isn’t related to anyone, in particular, it is a name that keshi personally likes and he believes naming an album is like naming your firstborn child. Adorable, right? In a press conference with select Southeast Asia media, keshi talks about his debut album, how the Filipino moms he’s worked with before might be proud of him, and a possible tour in SEA.
WATCH:
keshi’s GABRIEL is out now. Listen to the full album here:
keshi will embark on his first headlining tour. The “HELL / HEAVEN” tour hosts dates in Europe and North America this upcoming Spring 2022 with stops in London, Paris, Berlin, New York, Los Angeles, and many more cities before finishing his tour in his hometown of Houston, Texas.
Even more Filipino communities will now experience the convenience of online grocery shopping, as MetroMart – the #1 online grocery delivery service in the Philippines – expands its services to Davao and Bicol.
Starting on March 28, 2022, MetroMart will provide its grocery delivery service in Davao with Robinsons Supermarket and S&R. Launching on the same day, Robinsons Supermarket will also be available on MetroMart for the Bicol area. Users in Davao and Bicol will now be able to order their complete range of groceries from fresh, frozen and dry goods from Robinsons Supermarket and S&R. And to top it off, you do not need an S&R membership to shop from S&R!
New Users of MetroMart in these locations can also get additional discounts. Use the code HELLODAVAO or HELLOBICOL to get FREE Delivery for a minimum spend of ₱1,000. Promos are applicable in their respective serviceable areas only, valid from March 28 to April 30, 2022.
“We’re excited to announce our nationwide expansion to more cities in the Philippines and to share the convenience of online grocery shopping from the MetroMart website and mobile app to more Filipino families. We are grateful for the opportunity to empower and provide income to our hardworking Personal Shoppers and Riders who are joining the MetroMart family, as well.” Stefano Fazzini, CEO and co-founder of MetroMart, said. “Stay tuned for more updates on new locations, new merchants, and more discount deals from MetroMart this 2022.”
MetroMart is the #1 online grocery delivery service in the Philippines. Our grocery partners include Robinsons Supermarket, S&R (no membership required), Landmark, The Marketplace, Shopwise, All Day Supermarket, Merrymart and over 500+ specialty store retailers like Pet Express, Baby Company, Toy Kingdom, Toys R Us, National Book Store, Office Warehouse, Southstar Drug and AllDay Rx. Customers can order from their favorite stores on the MetroMart app and have it delivered to their door in less than 2 hours! For more updates on MetroMart, like and follow us on Facebook at https://facebook.com/MetroMartPH. Order groceries online or download the app via http://metromart.app.link/
Launched in 2007 by the World-Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), Earth Hour is a yearly campaign that encourages everyone to turn off non-essential lights as a nod to saving energy and helping the environment. Robinsons Malls has been a proud supporter of Earth Hour for many years and will continue to join its campaign of empowering people taking action on climate change and creating a sustainable future for all. Alongside its long-standing sustainability efforts, Robinsons Malls will also be launching a series of activities and events to enable shoppers to have a more meaningful celebration of Earth Hour.
Earth Hour Activities
All Robinsons Malls will be switching off non-essential lights from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm on March 26, 2022. In addition to the hour-long tradition, Robinsons Malls will also be treating shoppers to an exciting Earth Hour Lights Show and Glow-in-the-Dark Parade at Robinsons Galleria, Robinsons Magnolia, and Robinsons Place Manila. Performers will regale the audience with LED light performances and LED drum beater parades guaranteeing a fun and eco-friendly evening for the whole family. Acoustic performers will also serenade al fresco diners at Unplugged and Live.
Various interactive installations and promotions will also take place across various locations, such as Robinsons Place Tacloban’s Earth Hour Trivia Wall, Robinsons Tagaytay’s Earth Hour Commitment Wall, Robinsons Place Palawan’s Eco-bag Giveaway, and Robinsons Place Ilocos’ Plant Giveaway. Several Robinsons Malls will also be hosting Earth Hour Neon Dance sessions, where customers can have fun dancing to the beat in neon and glow-in-the-dark accessories.
Robinsons Malls understands that going green is a journey, not a destination. “For Robinsons Malls, this is more than just an event or a one-time activity. We are in it for the long haul. We want our customers and partners to see that we are serious in our commitment to do our part in preserving the environment for future generations,” says Robinsons Malls SVP and General Manager Arlene Magtibay.
Sustainability Beyond The Hour
Robinsons Malls’ commitment to saving the planet goes beyond its yearly support of Earth Hour. It has been a pioneer in sustainable mall development and operations, as evidenced by its solar energy and water recycling programs that have been operational in several malls for many years.
Robinsons Malls has been working on initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint and increase the use of renewable energy. These include the installation of solar panels in over 20 Robinsons Malls nationwide, the availability of water conservation and recycling facilities, the incorporation of energy-saving features in the design of the malls, and various solid waste management programs.
Sustainability For All
On top of its large-scale sustainability initiatives, Robinsons Malls also continuously ensures that greener choices are accessible to the public. As such, all the malls are made bike-friendly and are equipped with facilities dedicated to cycling enthusiasts. Recycling fairs and eco-markets such as Locally Sourced are on a regular rotation to help make recycling a habit and to give its customers better access to fresh, locally sourced produce, respectively.
Earth Hour is just around the corner, so make sure to check out your nearest Robinsons Mall for a fun and eco-friendly celebration that the whole family can enjoy. For more information, check our Robinsons Malls’ social media pages.
