From February 23 to 28, The Bistro Group is offering a 30% OFF discount on all Bistro Delivers orders plus FREE delivery valid for both delivery and pick up transactions with no minimum requirements! So easy to avail. Just use BISTRO30 code at checkout and you’re off to feasting on your favorite dishes.
This special promo is open to all Bistro Group and Bistronomia concepts. That means that the choices are extensive with dishes that satisfy different cravings. There are burgers, ribs, wings, pancakes and all-time breakfast fare, sushi, pizza, pasta, dimsum, Korean BBQ, steaks, lobsters, fish and seafood, flame-grilled chicken, paellas, callos and other soulful Spanish cuisines such as Las Flores, BCN by Las Flores, Tomatito and Rambla & innovative and creative dishes from Chef Josh Boutwood’s Savage and The Test Kitchen.
This year’s edition of Binibining Pilipinas is set to crown a new batch of young and empowered queens who will promote beauty and advocacy on the beauty pageant stage. Considered one of the most anticipated beauty events in the world, Binibining Pilipinas aims to produce new titleholders who will replicate the country’s success in international pageants.
Binibini queens currently hold the titles of Miss Intercontinental and The Miss Globe, and have shown stellar performances in pageants such as Miss International and Miss Grand International — all reinforcing the Philippines’ status as an international pageant powerhouse.
Other than the crowns, exciting activities await the new batch of Binibining Pilipinas ladies. This year’s edition is expected to bring back the pre-pandemic festive and highly-anticipated pageant activities that gather fans and supporters in Araneta City.
Interested Filipinas who wish to be part of Binibining Pilipinas 2022 have until April 8 to send their application forms to bpci@aranetagroup.com or to the BPCI Secretariat at the South Gate Entrance of Smart Araneta Coliseum. Application forms are available for download on the official Binibining Pilipinas website (https://www.bbpilipinas.com/).
Check out the pageant’s official social media pages (@BBPilipinasOfficial on Facebook, and @RealBBPilipinas on Twitter) for more details and updates.
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For the first time ever, the best-selling cookbook series by celebrity chef Myke “Tatung” Sarthou, will soon be available in physical stores. The three “Simpol” books will hit the shelves of National Bookstore branches beginning this March. The Philippines’ largest bookstore chain will now include the award-winning Simpol: The Cookbook, its follow-up Simpol Kitchen Secrets, and the latest Baking Simpol among its titles.
“Now, cooking is not only simple. It’s more accessible, too, thanks to this pioneering partnership between National Bookstore and Vertikal Books,” says Tatung. “I’m excited to reach more home cooks by moving beyond our online channels.
Restaurateur Chef Tatung published Simpol: The Cookbook in 2020 following his successful foray into online content creation. The combined followers of his social media channels are now near two million subscribers. His latest authored works, published by Vertikal Books, were also exclusively available before on e-commerce platforms.
Tatung’s books feature his mastery of multimedia production which makes for a unique reading experience. Published recipes include QR codes that lead readers to online videos showing actual step-by-step demonstrations. His unique approach to recipe-writing, which divides ingredients and procedures into manageable sets, also makes for a fool-proof application.
In-store retail is only the first of Tatung’s planned excursions to offline touchpoints. He will soon be touring malls for live cooking, autograph signing, and face- to-face interactions with his readers.
Vertikal Books is a boutique press specializing in the creative nonfiction genre, specifically culinary content. Chef Tatung’s previous works have won the prestigious World Gourmand Awards in Paris, France, and have also been featured in the Germany-based Frankfurt Book Fair, one of the largest and oldest trade fairs for books and content in the world.
Paramount Pictures has just revealed the solo character posters of Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles for the upcoming comedy adventure Sonic the Hedgehog 2.
Check out the one-sheets below and see Sonic the Hedgehog 2 only in Philippine cinemas March 30.
About Sonic the Hedgehog 2
The world’s favorite blue hedgehog is back for a next-level adventure in SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2. After settling in Green Hills, Sonic is eager to prove he has what it takes to be a true hero. His test comes when Dr. Robotnik returns, this time with a new partner, Knuckles, in search for an emerald that has the power to destroy civilizations. Sonic teams up with his own sidekick, Tails, and together they embark on a globe-trotting journey to find the emerald before it falls into the wrong hands.
From the filmmakers behind The Fast and the Furious and Deadpool, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 stars James Marsden, Ben Schwartz as the voice of Sonic, Tika Sumpter, Natasha Rothwell, Adam Pally, and Jim Carrey returning, alongside new additions Shemar Moore, with Idris Elba as the voice of Knuckles, and Colleen O’Shaughnessey as the voice of Tails.
Directed by Jeff Fowler. Screenplay by Pat Casey & Josh Miller and John Whittington. Story by Pat Casey & Josh Miller, based on the SEGA Video Game.
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is distributed by Paramount Pictures through Columbia Pictures. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Youtube. Connect with #SonicMovie2
Are you always on the lookout for new shows and movies to stream? HBO GO has it covered! From award-winning comedy series and fantasy action drama to new seasons of existing series, there are just so many to look forward to this March on the streaming platform.
Jolt
Premieres March 5 on HBO Go
Directed by Tanya Wexler, Jolt follows a bouncer with a slightly murderous anger-management problem with the help of an electrode-lined vest she uses to shock herself back to normalcy whenever she gets homicidal. It stars Kate Beckinsale, Jai Courtney, and Stanley Tucci.
In The Earth
Premieres March 12 on HBO Go
Written and directed Ben Wheatly, In The Earth centers on a scientist and park scout who venture deep in the forest for a routine equipment run as the world searches for a cure to a disastrous virus.
F9: The Fast Saga
Premieres on March 18 on HBO Go
Directed by Justin Lin, it is the sequel to 2017 The Fate of the Furious. Dom Torreto is living a quiet life off the grid with Letty and his son, but they know that danger is lurking over their peaceful horizon. This time, the threat forces Dom to confront the sins of his past to save those he loves most. It stars Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, and more.
If you loved Song Kang in Love Alarm, Nevertheless, and his latest K-drama Forecasting Love and Weather, then you shouldn’t miss the upcoming Song Kang Live Fan Meet hosted by Netflix!
Photo courtesy of Netflix
Happening this March 4 at 7 PM, the fan meeting will be broadcast live through the Korean Content Youtube Channel THE SWOON. Expect the Korean star’s greetings to his fans worldwide, as well as a Q&A session, a fun quiz, and many more engaging activities! And the best part is, any fan can attend for free, with no tickets needed!
The one-hour virtual fan meeting will be streamed in English, and will provide an exceptional fan experience to interact with your beloved K-star! It will also be available in Trad. Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese, Thai, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish (Latin America), and Vietnamese, after the live event.
For the latest updates, follow Netflix on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. And don’t miss out on the latest episodes of Song Kang’s new romcom drama with Park Min-young, Forecasting Love and Weather, now streaming on Netflix.
It’s easy to spot a good banana bread — soft, moist, and delicious. Some prefer a classic one, but there are other ones in the market with chocolate chips or walnut for a more indulgent treat. Whether you like to enjoy it on its own, with a smear of butter, or a scoop of ice cream, there’s just something about this baked treat that’s tasty and comforting! Here, we list down shops where you can get your banana bread fix in the metro:
The Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival 2022 is now open for submission of entries for its Short Film Category. The deadline for submission is on April 8, 2022 (Friday), 6pm.
The Short Film Category is open to Filipino filmmakers only. Entries must have been produced within the period of March 5, 2021 to April 8, 2022.
Interested participants can submit their entries via online or offline channels. For submission through online portal, follow the link (bit.ly/Cinemalaya2022ShortsEntryForm), fill out the entry form and upload your film and filmmaker’s profile.
For offline submissions, film entry must be submitted in a USB. Entries must be submitted in a long brown envelope properly labeled with the proponent’s name, title of film, and contact details.
The USB must be:
The final work in MP4 format, with violator/watermark, properly labeled with title, production company, address and contact numbers, production date, director’s name, and running time (which should not exceed 20 minutes inclusive of credit titles). It must be accompanied with the duly completed entry form, synopsis in English, a brief resume and two (2) recent 2×2 photos of the filmmaker/s.
Entries, with complete requirements, must be submitted to the Film, Broadcast, and New Media Division (FBNMD), 4F Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), Roxas Blvd., Pasay City.
The ten (10) short feature finalists will be screened during the 2022 Cinemalaya Film Festival from August 5-14, 2022.
For the complete mechanics, visit the CCP and Cinemalaya websites (www.culturalcenter.gov.ph and www.cinemalaya.org). For more updates, follow the CCP and Cinemalaya official Facebook social media accounts.
Two years into the pandemic, the CCP Pasinaya Open House Festival continues on the online platform on February 26-27 with the theme Sana All Lumilikha, Lumalaya. Celebrating the 36th anniversary of EDSA People Power, Pasinaya 2022 embodies the spirit of EDSA and demonstrates the power of arts in social transformation and empowerment.
Pasinaya 2022 is a two-day virtual event that will showcase various activities in the performing arts, literary arts, visual arts, film, and broadcast arts. It will feature an exhibit, a forum, a digital timeline and the lighting of the CCP façade.
The Festival will also be highlighted by special video premieres. These are:
RADYO MALAYA: SOUNDBITES OF A REVOLUTION BY PUMAPODCAST. A radio drama re-enactment of the events during the EDSA Revolution in 10 bite-size episodes.
EDSA BOOK VIDEOKE. Animation of the counting book for children entitled “EDSA”.
PAGSAMO: GABAY AT PAGBABAGO. Presented by Kaisa sa Sining – Luzon Network, the performance is a prayer for guidance and change. Pagsamo aims to awaken the minds and hearts of the viewers about the importance of the Malolos Congress, the freedom fought for in 1898 and the lessons from the EDSA People Power.
EDSA PLAYLIST 1: REVOLU-TUNES. A medley playlist of 3 songs sung and/or used during the People Power Revolution to be sung by the Akapela Collective (Astrafellas, Calafellas, ConChords, KNKTD, Phisix, Sayil and Vocalmyx).
EDSA PLAYLIST 2: Magi-SING! A medley playlist of 3 songs sung and/or used during the People Power Uprising to be sung by Acapellago.
CCP VIRTUAL BUILDING AND THEATER TOUR. An interactive 360 x 180 degrees virtual tour of the CCP facilities allowing for a simulated onsite experience.
ISANG HARDING PAPEL. A storytelling session by Kara David as the book talks about a girl and her mother during Martial Law.
KWENTUHANG SINING PARA SA PAGBABAGO. A round table live discussion with leaders known and recognized as active agents of social change.
PANGAMUYO. A prayer of gratitude and supplication presented by Kaisa sa Sining – Visayas Network as we celebrate culture, environment and society that continue to give meaning in our existence.
PAGLAYA YARN?! FREEDOM AND DISSENT: A BOOK TALAKAYAN OF F. SIONIL JOSE’S MASS by Pinoy Reads Pinoy Books Book Club headed by Jayson Vega.
PAMAHANDI ALIMAONG. A presentation by the Kaisa sa Sining – Mindanao Network about Linganay, a graduating Senior High school student who is forced to return to their forest settlement. He retraces kinship and rediscovers the struggles his community has gone through; nowhere better from the time he left. It is February. The radio blares speeches commemorating the Edsa People Power, an event Linganay barely recalls.
OPM’S NOT DEAD! ANG PANITIK SA MUSIKA NG ASIN, BANYUHAY AT PINOY PUNK. A tribute to the songwriters and musicians of Original Pilipino Music (OPM).
PILI-PINO. A dance video collaboration interpreting the song Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo with direction and choreography by Ronelson Yadao.
PANATA SA KALAYAAN. A dramatic reading of “Panata sa Kalayaan” by artists Nanding Josef, Shamaine Buencamino, Irma Adlawan, Monique Wilson, Nonie Buencamino, Tibo Fernandez, PETA, Kasing Sining of Bohol, Tanghalang Pilipino Actors Company followed by the song interpretation by Sing Philippines Youth Choir conducted by Mark Anthony Carpio.
KUMPETI. To celebrate the CCP Open House Festival, the façade will be bathed with multi-colored confetti silhouettes along with the PASINAYA LOGO chasing in different Pasinaya related colors with the use of manually cut gobos on aluminum sheets and woven color filters. This is a collaborative effort of the Production Design and Technical Services Division Façade Lighting Team, Danilo Villanueva, Louie Alcoran, Nestor Noviza, Camille Balistoy, Allan Fami, Shantie De Roca, Mark Macapulay, and other Theater Crew members.
One can also reminisce the EDSA Revolution days through social media by tuning in to various posts such as People Power 1986: Where Were You? Mga Saysay Mula Sa Sining Biswal; Edsa 36: An Intimate Retrospective On The CCP During The People Power Revolution; Banned! Valerio Nofuente Collection – Online Exhibit and the Kalayaan Book Fair.
For more details, follow the CCP’s official social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or visit the CCP website (www.culturalcenter.gov.ph).
