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  • What to Watch on Netflix PH, HBO GO, & More This Week of March 28 to April 3, 2022

    Streaming services have really redefined entertainment for everyone, and with more viewers exploring more shows across different platforms, the demand and competition between these streaming sites have resulted in a vast pool of content one can watch from their own TVs and gadgets.

    If you’re always on the lookout for the latest releases on Netflix, HBO GO, and other streaming services here in the Philippines, we’ve got you covered! On this list, we round up new movies and series that are heading to your favorite streamers from March 28 to April 3, 2022!

    Netflix

    Thermae Romae Novae (Series)

    March 28 | Watch it here

    Mari Yamazaki’s award-winning manga continues its story in this new anime series, where the Roman architect Lucius travels through time and finds himself in modern Japan and the Edo period, inspiring him to build a bathhouse in ancient Rome.

    Trust No One: The Hunt for the Crypto King (Film)

    March 30 | Watch it here

    A group of investors investigates the suspicious death of cryptocurrency multimillionaire Gerry Cotten and the missing $250 million that they believe he stole from them.

    Super PupZ (Series)

    March 31 | Watch it here

    This new kids’ show follows four superpowered pups as they help their kid pals and their furry alien friend in a cosmic adventure.

    The Bubble (Film)

    April 1 | Watch it here

    In this comedy flick, an ensemble of actors must shoot the sequel of their blockbuster action franchise while in quarantine at a posh hotel.

    Tomorrow (Series)

    April 1 | Watch it here

    This K-drama follows a young man who becomes half-human, half-spirit and is employed by grim reapers to carry out missions.

    The Last Bus (Series)

    April 1 | Watch it here

    After surviving a drone attack during their field trip, a group of whip-smart students becomes humanity’s hope against the menacing machines.

    Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood (Film)

    April 1 | Watch it here

    This animated film follows Richard Linklater as a 10-year-old as he recounts nostalgic tales and a fantastical account of a journey to the moon and back.


    HBO GO

    Moonshot (Film)

    March 31 | Watch it here

    In a future where Mars has become habitable and is colonized by the best of humanity, two college students scheme together to get to the red planet and unite with their significant others.

    Voyagers (Film)

    April 2 | Watch it here

    In a bleak future where the human race struggles for its existence, 30 young men and women are bred to embark on a mission to colonise a distant planet. But as soon as their primitive instincts kick in, the mission descends into chaos.


    UPSTREAM

    The Last Mountain (Film)

    March 29 | Watch it here

    This film follows the story of the 30-year-old climber Tom Ballard who went missing in 2019 while climbing the so-called killer mountain, Nanga Parbat.


    Apple TV+

    Slow Horses (Series)

    April 1 | Watch it here

    This spy series follows a dysfuntional team of MI5 agents and their notorious boss Jackson Lamb as they defend England from sinister forces.

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  • TV Guide: Movies Showing From March 28 to April 3, 2022

    Isn’t it a bummer when you see your favorite movie already playing halfway through when you turn on the TV? Fret not! From rom-com and action to horror and thriller, we’re giving you a heads up on all the must-watch movies on TV from March 28 to April 3, 2022.

    March 28, Monday

    The Bucket List
    (5:10pm, Cinemax)
    Billionaire Edward Cole and car mechanic Carter Chambers are complete strangers, until fate lands them in the same hospital room. The men find they have two things in common: a need to come to terms with who they are and what they have done with their lives, and a desire to complete a list of things they want to see and do before they die. Against their doctor’s advice, the men leave the hospital and set out on the adventure of a lifetime.

    No Other Woman
    (7pm, Cinema One)
    A woman discovers that her husband is having an affair with a customer’s daughter.

    Pitch Perfect 2
    (8:05pm, PBO)
    It’s been three years since the Barden Bellas became the first all-female group to win a national title. All seems well until a botched Lincoln Center performance for the president leads to a scandal that strips them of their performing duties, causing internal tension and strife. With the world championships on the horizon in Copenhagen, Denmark, the women must get their act together for their one and only shot at redemption.

    March 29, Tuesday

    The Notebook
    (3pm, HBO)
    In 1940s South Carolina, mill worker Noah Calhoun and rich girl Allie are desperately in love. But her parents don’t approve. When Noah goes off to serve in World War II, it seems to mark the end of their love affair. In the interim, Allie becomes involved with another man. But when Noah returns to their small town years later, on the cusp of Allie’s marriage, it soon becomes clear that their romance is anything but over.

    One More Try
    (7pm, Cinema One)
    Grace is a single mum who is forced to reconnect with her son’s biological father Edward to save the boy from a worsening rare blood condition. The source of the cure: a biological sibling to Grace’s son, who must be naturally conceived.

    Contagion
    (8:10pm, Cinemax)
    When Beth Emhoff returns to Minnesota from a Hong Kong business trip, she attributes the malaise she feels to a jet lag. However, two days later, Beth is dead, and doctors tell her shocked husband that they have no idea what killed her. Soon, many others start to exhibit the same symptoms, and a global pandemic explodes. Doctors try to contain the lethal microbe, but society begins to collapse as a blogger fans the flames of paranoia.

    March 30, Wednesday

    Alone/Together
    (5pm, Cinema One)
    College sweethearts Christine and Raf meet again eight years after their breakup for the first time. Once an overachieving art student, Christine has become a failure, whereas Raf, a guy nobody thought, would be great.

    Never Not Love You
    (7:30pm, PBO)
    Two young lovers meet and fall in love. Together they build a life until career opportunities bring them out of the country. Out of the comforts of home and with individual careers going in different directions. Will their love survive?

    Gravity
    (7:30pm, HBO)
    Dr. Ryan Stone is a medical engineer on her first shuttle mission. Her commander is veteran astronaut Matt Kowalsky, helming his last flight before retirement. Then, during a routine space walk by the pair, disaster strikes: The shuttle is destroyed, leaving Ryan and Matt stranded in deep space with no link to Earth and no hope of rescue. As fear turns to panic, they realize that the only way home may be to venture further into space.

    March 31, Thursday

    Miss Granny
    (9:15am, PBO)
    An elderly woman finds a second chance at youth after a life-altering experience at a mysterious photo studio.

    Gone Girl
    (11:15am, Cinemax)
    In Carthage, Mo., former New York-based writer Nick Dunne and his glamorous wife Amy present a portrait of a blissful marriage to the public. However, when Amy goes missing on the couple’s fifth wedding anniversary, Nick becomes the prime suspect in her disappearance. The resulting police pressure and media frenzy cause the Dunnes’ image of a happy union to crumble, leading to tantalizing questions about who Nick and Amy truly are.

    Dune
    (1:10pm, HBO)
    Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet’s exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence, only those who can conquer their own fear will survive.

    Cuddle Weather
    (11pm, Cinema One)
    Two sex workers form a strictly physical relationship as cuddle partners, only to realize that they both want something more.

    April 1, Friday

    I Love You, Goodbye
    (7pm, Cinema One)
    Lizelle Jimenez is a simple woman from a poor family. She then meets a very wealthy, good-looking, and loving man in the person of Dr. Adrian Benitez. They become lovers and start living together as a happy couple.

    April 2, Saturday

    Block Z
    (7pm, Cinema One)
    A group of university students must band together in order to survive a deadly viral disease outbreak.

    April 3, Sunday

    Siargao
    (5pm, Cinema One)
    A love triangle plays out between a rock singer and two women on the island of Siargao.

    Aurora
    (9:30pm, PBO)
    Leana and her younger sister Rita look for missing bodies in the wreckage after a passenger ship runs aground on rocks off an island.

  • Crocs Takes Over Bonifacio High Street

    Crocs Philippines, a global leader in innovative casual footwear for women, men, and children, finally opens their much-awaited concept store at Bonifacio High Street.  

    Crocs Takes Over Bonifacio High Street

    Crocs welcomes the summer heat with a full-on Crocs-tastic attractions that you can spot at the Bonifacio High Street grounds. The brand welcomes the crowd with a life-size ‘Come As You Are’ signage right in the middle part of the activity area. Few steps away and you can strike a Crocs-tastic pose at the Futuristic Podium, best to experience at night time to capture those rainbow-bright beam of lights. And lastly, play a cool pose besides the Jibbitz Tree casually hanging across the newly opened Crocs Concept Store.

    And if you still can’t get enough of that Crocs-tastic outdoor experience, make sure to check out the Crocs claw machine spotted right inside the store. Don’t forget to take a snap or two and share it on your social media accounts and put on the #CrocsIsHere hashtag.  

    Crocs Takes Over Bonifacio High Street

    The re-energized concept store with a 68 square-meter floor area, is twice the size of its original built with unique experiential consumer journey begins with the highly popular jibbitz bar where customers are encouraged to choose their blank canvas (classic collection) as a form of self-expression. The maximized spaces, easy reach accessibility and fully stacked display featuring wide product assortment, consumers will be able to find a pair that best suits their needs.  

    Be on-trend as you hit the different summer destinations with well-loved iconic classic collection, summer sandals, flips and slides.  Crocs can take you anywhere with its comfortable, easy wearability and stylish designs that you’ve always wanted. 

    Crocs Takes Over Bonifacio High Street

    Iconic marries comfort, the Classic Clogs are dubbed as the next generation of shoe designed by Crocs footwear. A lightweight clog choice for both men and women and it continues to win hearts of unbelievers old and young alike.

    This season, the Solarized collection is about bright graphics combine with iconic Crocs comfort featuring a unique, bold graphic, it’s the fun, stylish clog that you’re sure to fall deeper in love with day after day. Grounded in comfort, spiked with personality. 

    Crocs Takes Over Bonifacio High Street

    CROCS MARBLED COLLECTION

    While all marbled shoes have the same wavy look, no two shoes are exactly alike. The new marbled Croslite™ material creates a colorful effect that is completely unique. Now is the best time to gear up for the ultimate adventure in the new Marbled Collection. 

    Crocs Takes Over Bonifacio High Street

    CROCS JIBBITZ COLLECTION

    The jibbitz bar has been hugely popular with Crocs fans and new fans. With more than 250 JibbitzTM selections from Fun, symbolic and sentimental charms to represent your unique self to the world on your favourite Crocs shoes.

    This summer, the classic collection will continue to grow with new Classic products added to the line. Just like our Jibbitz™ Charms, each shoe is our icon collection is itself an opportunity for self-expression. So, watch out for more exciting activations prepared by Crocs PH in the coming months!

  • 8 Movies Coming to PBO Channel This April 2022

    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]

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  • Film Facts: 5 Things to Know About Marvel’s ‘Morbius’

    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.

    The Amazing Spider Man 101
    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.

    Doctor Strange

    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.

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    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.

    MORBIUS Trailer 02 cp
    Photo: Columbia Pictures

    Don’t miss Morbius on the big screen! Buy your tickets here and enjoy a more convenient cinema experience on your next trip to the movie theaters!


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    Sources:
    1. “A Brief History of Vampires in Comics” by Jessica Plumber for Book Riot
    2. Morbius The Living Vampire, Marvel.com
    3. “Who Owns The Movie Rights To Marvel Characters: A Comprehensive Guide” by Ben Pearson for Slashfilm
    4. Midnight Sons, Marvel.com

  • Grounded Holistic Arts and Culture Studio is back with States of Cadence II at Art Fair Philippines 2022

    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.

     States of Cadence II at Art Fair Philippines 2022
    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.

     States of Cadence II at Art Fair Philippines 2022
    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. 

     States of Cadence II at Art Fair Philippines 2022
    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.

     States of Cadence II at Art Fair Philippines 2022
    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
    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

    • Alecca Adarna 
    • Ana Abigail 
    • Anina Rubio
    • Camilla Oster Yu
    • Camille Robiou du Pont
    • Carmen Araneta Villacorta
    • Chiara Capony 
    • Christopher Camcam
    • Corina Borromeo
    • Gringo Benedicto
    • Jose Mirasol 
    • Lorenz Namalata 
    • Lucia Fischer 
    • Luis Antonio Pastoriza 
    • Maddie Camcam 
    • Melissa Lara
    • Mike Eijansantos 
    • Natalia Larrauri 
    • Nick Daez
    • Nikki Ocean 
  • New Movies in Philippine Cinemas this April 2022

    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.

    New Movies in Philippine Cinemas this April 2022

    Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore

    Saturday, April 16

    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.

    Clifford the Big Red Dog

    Saturday, April 16

    A girl meets a magical animal rescuer who gives her a red puppy, who to her surprise transforms into a giant ten-foot dog.

    The Lost City

    Wednesday, April 20

    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.

    The Bad Guys

    Wednesday, April 27

    A gang of animal outlaws cut a deal to avoid going to jail and it proves to be their biggest challenge yet: becoming good guys.


    [Note: release dates subject to change without prior notice.] 

  • Indie Eats: Grab turns the spotlight on small businesses and brings them closer to Filipinos

    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!

    Grab turns the spotlight to small businesses, brings them closer to Filipinos through Indie Eats

    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.

  • 10 Movies Coming to Cinema One This April 2022

    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!

    Loving In Tandem

    Starring Maymay Entrata, Edward Barber
    April 3

    Shine is a hopeless romantic wishing to meet the love of her life. As if her prayers have been answered, she meets Luke who will brighten up her days.

    Status: It’s Complicated

    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.

    My Perfect You

    Starring Gerald Anderson, Pia Wurtzbach
    April 10

    An accidental meeting of Burn, who is lost in his life after a heartbreak, and Abi who is the lively owner of a hostel, Happy Sunshine Camp.

    You’re My Boss

    Starring Coco Martin, Toni Gonzaga
    April 17

    A lowly assistant and his domineering boss are forced to switch places in order to win over an important client.

    No Breathing (Dubbed)

    Starring Lee Jong-Suk, Seo In-Guk, Kwon Yuri
    April 17

    A pair of swimming rivals compete for the top spot, years after one of them quit the sport after tragic incidents.

    Beauty in a Bottle

    Starring Angelica Panganiban, Assunta De Rossi, Angeline Quinto 
    April 18

    Three women struggle with their insecurities about how they look as they get caught up in the building craze for a new beauty product.

    Love You to the Stars and Back

    Starring Julia Barretto, Joshua Garcia 
    April 21

    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. 

    Forever and A Day

    Starring Sam Milby, KC Concepcion 
    April 24

    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.

    The Hows of Us

    Starring Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla
    April 29

    A young couple dreams of growing old together as they deal with the struggles of being in a long-term relationship.


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    For more Cinema One movies this April and for daily schedules of Cinema One, click here.

    [Note: Channel schedules and movie lineup are subject to change without prior notice]

  • WATCH: Ivana Alawi Gives Filipino Fans a Tour of Villa Bridgerton

    Dear esteemed member of the Ton, it’s time to return to the British Regency Era with Netflix and Ivana Alawi! 

    Villa Bridgerton
    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.

    Villa Bridgerton
    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.