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Ryan Reynolds, Zoe Saldaña, and Walker Scobell on ‘The Adam Project’

Just four months since the release of Red Notice, Ryan Reynolds is back on Netflix. Directed by Stranger Things producer Shawn Levy, Reynolds portrays a time-traveling fighter pilot in The Adam Project. He goes back in time to team up with his younger self and his late father to save the future and come to terms with his past. And if that’s not interesting enough, 13 Going on 30 superstars Jennifer Garner and Mark Ruffalo reunites in the film!

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Double Trouble: a review of ‘The Adam Project’

Watch the official trailer of The Adam Project here:

In a roundtable interview, we talked to Ryan Reynolds and Walker Scobell who play Big and Small Adam Reed, and Zoe Saldaña who plays Adam’s wife Laura. Reynolds shares the story of how he and Shawn Levy ended up working again, Scobell’s wrap gift, Saldaña’s advice to her 12-year-old self, and more. Read the interview below:

What made you say yes to ‘The Adam Project’?

Ryan Reynolds: It was very weird. I just finished Free Guy with Shawn [Levy] and I was looking to tell something that was some sort of ‘Field of Dreams’ kind of space. I really wanted to be a part of a story that uses that kind of 80s architecture and film which is a huge spectacle-driven wish-fulfillment type filmmaking that there’s always that really emotionally important at its core.

Shawn and I were actually about to make a whole other movie that dealt with similar themes but wasn’t quite as sharp and as resonant as The Adam Project. And then we left it and found The Adam Project and we were both just in right from the get-go.

The idea was pitched to me by David Ellison who runs Skydance [Media] and I fell in love with the idea. I immediately pitched it to Sean and I threatened his life that he was going to do this movie with me or face dire and fatal consequences. And then off we went! We just went into development, Sean and I did a little rewrite on the script and then we were shooting.

Adam goes back in time to reunite with you in the movie, what would you say is the greatest or craziest thing you’ve done for love?

Zoe Saldaña: Get married! I met a guy, fell in love, and married him. Marriage is such a big step. It’s a commitment, an everyday exercise of love, and that takes discipline, energy, passion, determination, and perseverance — and that’s crazy to me. The fact that we wake up and generate all this energy to put into love because if we get lazy in love, it begins to die. So the craziest thing I’ve ever done for love is to marry and I’m very happy with my decision.

What were the lessons of time traveling have you learned from The Adam Project?

Zoe Saldaña: Sometimes things are better left untouched. Yes, they’re worth reliving because if they are wonderful moments in your life, the possibility of getting to relive a special moment again is just a wonderful gift.

Did you get to keep memorabilia when you wrapped up shooting?

Walker Scobell: Um, I did. Well, that was a wrap gift. I’m wearing it now actually!

Ryan Reynolds: There it is. That was his wrap gift on the movie — the actual watch!

Walker Scobell: But I took my whole costume, a couple of pairs of shoes but I grew out of them in like two days. I also took this hard drive thing that’s pretty cool.

What advice would you give your 12-year-old self?

Zoe Saldaña: Push yourself and stay curious. Try to find comfort in uncomfortable places because it only means that you’re challenging yourself, and you’re learning and growing. And I think I would have let my 12-year-old self know that “You’re on the right track. Everything that you’re doing for yourself, it’s going to help you find who you truly want to be.” And I feel like that would have saved me a lot of moments of tears, anxiety, and paranoia.

The Adam Project premieres today, March 11, on Netflix. Stream here.

About ‘The Adam Project’
Director: Shawn Levy
Writers: Jonathan Tropper, T.S. Nowlin, Jennifer Flackett and Mark Levin
Producers: David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, Shawn Levy, p.g.a., Ryan Reynolds, p.g.a.
Executive Producers: Mary McLaglen, Josh McLaglen, Dan Levine, Dan Cohen, George Dewey, Patrick Gooing, Jennifer Flackett, Mark Levin
Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Mark Ruffalo, Jennifer Garner, Walker Scobell, with Catherine Keener and Zoe Saldaña
Logline: A time-traveling pilot teams up with his younger self and his late father to come to terms with his past while saving the future.

March 11, 2022
Work and Play with the Newest OPPO Watch Free and OPPO Enco Air2 Now Officially Available in the Philippines

OPPO continues to introduce functional smartphones and gadgets to help consumers be more productive from day to night.

“OPPO ensures that innovation is always at the heart of its products. We understand the importance of a seamless digital experience for a more productive life whether at work or at home,” said Chiqui Tapawan, OPPO Philippines’ Head of Marketing Communications. The leading global smartphone brand recently introduced two devices that boast top-of-the-line features perfect for work and play, the OPPO Watch Free and OPPO Enco Air2.

OPPO Watch Free: Time for overall health and wellness

Having trouble sleeping at night? The OPPO Watch Free is the newest smartwatch exclusively equipped with OSleep which provides comprehensive and personalized sleep monitoring and analysis for before, during, and after sleep. It sends bedtime reminders and analyzes your sleep latency, sleep duration, and sleep phases with features such as deep and light sleep analysis and rapid eye movement (REM) monitoring. It has multiple sensors that are able to detect sleep problems and propose suggestions in a timely manner.

Since fitness also contributes to overall health apart from getting quality sleep, OPPO Watch Free is equipped with an optical heart rate sensor to support over 100 sport modes including built-in professional running courses to help you achieve your fat-burning goals efficiently, and a 24-hour heart rate monitor which vibrates to warn you of irregular heartbeat. It also gives you “stand up” reminders, and five-minute relaxation videos designed to encourage office workers to relax and stay fit.

Like most smartwatches, it also has a range of productivity features such as Message Notifications, Incoming Call Notifications, Call Rejection, Find My Phone, and Music Playback Control.

Light to wear on your wrist and clear to read thanks to its AMOLED HD display, the OPPO Watch Free allows you to choose from 40+ stylish watch faces and even personalize your watch face with AI Outfit Watch Face 2.0.

Available in Vanilla and Black, the OPPO Watch Free lets you enjoy your activities as much as you want thanks to its long battery life of up to 14 days on a full charge, and a full day on just a five-minute charge.

OPPO Enco Air2: Level up your listening situation

Spare yourself from tangled wires and enjoy the freedom of listening to music wirelessly with OPPO Enco Air2, the newest entry-level earbuds which satisfy your need for quality audio, charming aesthetics, and practical performance.

The OPPO Enco Air2 provides users with deep, powerful bass, crystal-like midrange, and silvery treble—the perfect combination for an immersive audio experience. The Bluetooth® -enabled earbuds have two new Enco Live sound effects: Clear Vocals and Bass Boost to further enhance their bass performance so listening to pop, rock, or EDM, will give you a live concert-like experience.

Whether you love mobile gaming or TV shows, the OPPO Enco Air2’s certified low-latency performance will deliver an experience that’s on par with traditional wired earbuds. Users can enable Game Mode with just a triple tap to enter low-latency mode—it’s specially designed to improve problems such as out-of-sync audio and visuals, interference, and more.

The new earbuds are also very ergonomic and light which give you all-day comfort. It can deliver music playback for up to four hours without the charging case but when used with the charging case, the earbuds can provide playback all the way up to 24 hours.

The OPPO Enco Air2 also has an AI Noise Cancellation feature which automatically adjusts the audio when in a noisy environment, and updated smart touch controls. OPPO smartphone users can also take advantage of hands-free controls for their camera with the Enco Air 2.

Enjoy work and play every day with the new OPPO Watch Free and OPPO Enco Air 2, now available for Php5,499 and Php3,499 respectively on Lazada, Shopee, and all OPPO Brand Stores nationwide. For more information, visit OPPO Philippines’ website and Facebook page.

March 11, 2022
WATCH: Global Sensation ‘Bridgerton’ Returns with Season 2 Official Trailer

Netflix and Shondaland released the official trailer and new images for Bridgerton Season 2. The new photos take a look at a fan favorite Pall Mall game from the book which appears this season on screen. Bridgerton returns for a second season on March 25, 2022. In keeping with the tradition of the novels, season two tells the romance story of Lord Anthony Bridgerton’s quest for love. Bridgerton comes to Netflix from Shondaland and is executive produced by Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers, Tom Verica, and Chris Van Dusen. Van Dusen also serves as creator and showrunner.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-5ujg5SZos

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.

March 11, 2022
Love blooms in Jollibee Studios’ ‘My Crush is a Cactus Killer’

Sometimes, it’s the unexpected change and uncertainties in our lives that bring us to a deep realization that our fate, indeed, has a funny way of making things fall into place. The same is true for the characters of Mandy and Mikey — the main characters in Jollibee Studios’ first ever three-episode mini series, My Crush is a Cactus Killer.

Mandy and Mikey, played by Gigi de Lana and Raphael Balaccua, respectively, are plant-lovers who faced setbacks in their professional and personal lives due to the pandemic. Struggling to put their lives back together, they discover how their shared love for plants may just bring them a deeper connection.

See how love blooms with Mandy (Gigi de Lana) and Mikey (Raphael Balaccua) in Jollibee Studios’ My Crush is a Cactus Killer mini-series

“What I love about my character is how accepting she is,” said singer-actress Gigi De Lana. “She doesn’t judge and gives up. This story is about believing that there is still hope for when you make a decision and set your goals, even if there are a lot of things that hinder you,” she continued.

Known for her vocal prowess, Gigi has been put under the showbiz spotlight with her new venture as a leading lady in My Crush is a Cactus Killer. This transition into an acting career has become a journey of growth for Gigi, one that she pursues with joy, love, and passion.

“First love ko ‘yung singing but acting is also a big accomplishment for me and something that I’d love to continue to explore.” According to her, both crafts have allowed her to embrace her vulnerability.

Life’s challenges and love for plants bring Mandy and Mikey together in this heartwarming Jollibee Studios’ mini-series

Directed by Sigrid Andrea Bernardo, Jollibee Studios’ My Crush is a Cactus Killer is a quirky romance story that shows how to find joy in love despite the struggles that come along the way. And when it comes to narrating stories like this, no brand does it quite like Jollibee.

With over 700,000 subscribers on the Jollibee Studios YouTube channel and millions of views on each of their viral videos, Jollibee continues to share short films that tug at the heartstrings of its viewers.

When asked about her initial reaction to the opportunity, Gigi was quick to say that it was an automatic “Yes” for her. “I’ve been such a huge fan of Jollibee’s short films. I think what makes it popular is it makes people laugh, fall in love, cry, and most importantly, binibigyan kami ng lesson sa bawat kwento,” said Gigi.

Her co-star Raphael Balaccua also has this to say, “Working with the creative minds behind the new Jollibee series has been such a joy. With Direk Sigrid guiding me and Gigi, I feel confident that we gave justice to the characters of Mandy and Mikee because I know the right emotions were pulled from us.”

Catch the three-part Jollibee Studios series, My Crush is Cactus Killer, now out on Jollibee Studios’ YouTube page. Share your kilig online through Jollibee’s official social media pages.

March 11, 2022
Smile Train Bags a Silver for the First-Ever Filipino Mobile Speech Application at the 57th Anvil Awards

In the Philippines, where more than 5,000 babies are born with a cleft palate every year, access to various cleft-related treatments such as speech therapy remains vital. This is especially true during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic when ensuring patients can continue their speech therapy sessions became a pressing concern.

Standing by its commitment to continue promoting comprehensive cleft care, Smile Train, the world’s leading cleft organization, endeavored to bring its speech therapy programs direct to patients by launching the country’s first Filipino speech therapy mobile application. The platform allows more patients and families born with cleft to continue receiving comprehensive cleft care with greater ease using their smartphones. (The Smile Train Filipino mobile speech application is free and downloadable on both Apple and Google Play Store. Visit https://smiletrainspeechapp.com/ for more details.)

The impact of this innovative application as well as Smile Train’s telehealth services was recognized at the 57^th Anvil Awards, bagging the Silver Award.

“As Smile Train strives to create a brighter future for Filipinos born with a cleft, we are grateful to receive this recognition for the second time as this is a testament of our organization’s efforts to bring uninterrupted care and convenient access to patients amidst the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Kimmy Coseteng-Flaviano, Vice President, Smile Train South East Asia.

Since the programs were launched, Smile Train’s speech telehealth and therapy programs in the Philippines have treated over 300 patients, providing them with more than 2,000 cleft care-related sessions—including speech therapy, nutritional support, breastfeeding guidance for mothers of babies with clefts, pre-surgical consultations, and psychosocial care. From 2020 to 2021, Smile Train and its 26 partners supported a total of 2,125 sessions for over 223 individuals for speech services alone. Despite COVID-19 restrictions, patients still have access to Smile Train’s services and are still able to schedule surgeries in partner hospitals.

“Smile Train has always been committed to exploring various avenues and utilizing technology to provide comprehensive cleft care to reach more patients and communities in the country,” shared Flaviano. “All these programs built on the earlier successes of Smile Train’s efforts at the onset of the pandemic, notably Speech Camp 2020, which is a series of virtual therapy classes and discussions conducted by speech-language pathologists and medical professionals.”

To know more about Smile Train’s global efforts and to donate, please visit smiletrain.org. To learn more about Smile Train’s local programs in the Philippines and to refer a patient in need, please visit smiletrain.ph/get-help. Follow Smile Train Philippines on Instagram @SmileTrainPh, and like us on Facebook at @SmileTrainPhilippines.

March 11, 2022
All the things women deserve are now just a Grab away through GrabMart

In celebration of International Women’s Month, Grab Philippines is giving women the place and time to grab what they deserve. With GrabMart, consumers can enjoy a mall in an instant shopping experience by offering a wide range of personal care, wellness, beauty and grooming service brands women love— delivered in an instant* through the Grab app.

GrabMart now has a wider selection of stores for every woman’s self care and pampering needs

Just like how customers would shop for their personal care, skincare, and makeup essentials in the mall, GrabMart also makes household names and cult-favorite brands like Dove, Palmolive, Olay, Happy Skin, The Body Shop, and Innisfree easily accessible through GrabMart stores.

GrabMart now allows women to book their beauty and wellness services through its partnership with Parlon, the go-to platform for beauty and wellness services in the Philippines. With Parlon’s availability on GrabMart, women can also find their beauty and grooming services in the Grab app. In just a few taps, they can book home services or in-store appointments for haircuts, beauty treatments, and grooming services from Parlon partner salons like Marqed Salon, The Secret Lounge, Benibana Beauty Hub, Vine Aesthetics, LayBare, Passionails, and many more.

Shopping is made more exciting on GrabMart with big prizes and promos up for grabs

No need for mall-goers to miss out on the big sales they’ve grown to love and look forward to, because GrabMart also gives shoppers endless promos, discounts, and even a month-long raffle— making it even more fulfilling for women to grab the things they deserve. With just a minimum spend of Php 1,000 on GrabMart, shoppers will be entitled to one raffle entry for a chance to win a 5-day getaway trip to Boracay for two, a Dyson Airwrap, an Apple Watch Series 7 GPS, Fitness/Wellness/Beauty passes from ClassPass (up to 10 passes) or Php 500 of GrabMart Vouchers.

Women don’t need to second-guess their “deserve ko ‘to” expenses, because Grab is also giving up to 50% off with free delivery and up to 700 GrabRewards Points on brands under Personal Care, Skincare, and Makeup Categories from March 7 – April 3, 2022.

○      March 7-13, 2022: Health and Wellness Brands
○      March 14-20, 2022: Mother and Baby Brands
○      March 21-27, 2022: Pet Brands
○      March 28 – April 3, 2022: Home and Living Brands

GrabMart invites women to grab the happiness they deserve through TikTok challenge

For more chances of winning prizes they deserve, women of all ages can also join Grab’s #GrabMartDeserveKoTo Grab Your Happiness Challenge on TikTok. With a grand prize of two Dyson Airwrap to be given away to two lucky winners, participants just need to join the movement of grabbing happiness and showing the world why they deserve it through a creative 30-second TikTok video.

March 11, 2022
Goldilocks Launches BT21 Character Cakes, Becomes First Official Licensor of BT21 Cakes in PH
The search for the cutest (and yummiest!) BT21 themed Cakes to devour has come to an end, as Goldilocks becomes the first official licensor of BT21 cakes in the Philippines!

You can now get your hands on their collection of BT21 Fondant Character Cakes in Luscious Butter Cake Covered in Fondant as they are now available for pre-order within NCR and Rizal. Three pre-ordering options are available:
1. Order online via Goldilocksdelivery.com.ph,
2. Through the Goldilocks Hotline at 8888-1999,
3. Via the Goldilocks Viber Community bit.ly/joingoldiviber
Your cakes will be in your hands in approximately 3 days.

The complete collection of BT21 Fondant Character Cakes feature individual characters of KOYA, RJ, SHOOKY, MANG, CHIMMY, TATA, COOKY, and VAN. The cakes are priced at P1,200 each and are approximately 7 inches (size varies per character). These cakes also come in special BT21 packaging, which makes for a perfect collectible for fans. So whether you’re gathering the gang for a BT21 themed online concert session, surprising a fan with a cake delivery, or throwing a celebration for someone (or yourself), Goldilocks is giving you permission to sink your teeth into these adorable cakes.

RJ

Chimmy

Cooky

Tata

Koya

Shooky

Mang

Van

Goldilocks BT21 Fondant Cakes are now available for pre-order on these selected stores:
- Market! Market!,
- SM City Grand Central,
- Pasong Tamo
- Gatchalian Paranaque
- SM Centerpoint
- Grandmall
- SM Megamall
- SM Mall of Asia
- SM Fairview
- SM Bicutan
You can choose to place your pre-orders either on Goldilocksdelivery.com.ph, by calling the hotline at 8888-1999, or by joining their Viber Community bit.ly/joingoldiviber.

For more information about the Goldilocks BT21 Cakes, you may follow @GoldilocksPH on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or visit the official Goldilocks website at www.goldilocks.com.ph
March 11, 2022
Your Guide to Must-Try Noodles in Manila This 2022

Noodles not only symbolize long life, but they’re also actually very tasty too! What’s great about noodles is that there’s a variety of dishes you can choose from — a simple garlicky one or a Szechuan-style one that will numb your entire mouth. And as much as these noodle dishes are mesmerizing to look at, eating them is what makes it much more enjoyable. Here, we list down places where you can get noodles that are worth checking out in Manila:

Carlito’s Catering

Make sure you have an appetite because Carlito’s Catering’s Crabs with Sotanghon (P2,800) has 2 Jumbo Crabs that need to be devoured. The star of the dish is the braised alimango that’s cooked to order and laid on top of sotanghon noodles drenched in soy and crab flavors. Their goal is to serve elevated comfort food and they always deliver!

Order here.

Chow Time

MadEats’ latest addition to its growing food concept, Chow Time serves Chinese comfort food that’s can easily be a part of your weekly noms. Their Garlic Sesame Noodles isn’t one to miss (P129/solo; P300/tray good for 3-4pax) which may look simple but is bursting with so much flavor. It is a stir-fried egg noodles dish tossed in a garlicky sesame sauce. It’s so flavorful that you won’t be able to let go of your chopsticks!

Order here.

Mazendo

If you’re missing Taiwan just as much as I am, Mazendo is your next best bet. Originally from Taiwan, this restaurant specializes in a variety of Taiwanese noodles, dumplings, and rice, and is best known for its piping hot Red Roast Beef Noodle (P350). While you’re at it, don’t forget to check out Pan-fried Dumplings and Sesame Dumplings!

Order here.

Pilya’s Kitchen

Are hand-pulled noodles your thing? Then you’re just in luck as Pilya’s Kitchen specializes in hand-pulled biang biang noodles. These noodles are thicker, longer, and wider which means they can hold more sauce! Order the Tingly Cumin Beef (P450), Spicy Pork Dan Dan Noodles (P440), or the newest addition to the menu, Mapo Biang (P420). Get the Spicy Smashed Cucumbers on the side to cleanse your palate!

Order here.

Ramen Keisuke

A popular ramen chain in Asia with outlets in Japan, Singapore, Australia, and Hong Kong, Ramen Keisuke finally opened a store in the Philippines. Unlike the usual pork-based ramen we’re used to, they specialize in chicken ramen with a lighter but flavorful broth nonetheless. Every bowl features chicken quarters on top that are marinated, boiled, and grilled for a golden brown exterior.

They are located at the G/F Tower 1 Corporate Plaza, Bonifacio Global City.

March 10, 2022
P-POP Idol Groups & Fans Come Together for 2022 PPOPCON

P-Pop fans rejoice! The moment you’ve all been waiting for is finally here! Meet your faves, get to interact with your biases, and create lasting memories with your idols at the first Pinoy Pop Convention (PPOPCON) happening this April 9 to 10 in the City of Firsts!

PPOPCON is billed to be the first and largest event that celebrates Pinoy Pop Music and is eyed to be a great venue to build and strengthen the growing P-Pop community. The event is expected to be attended by idol groups SB19, MNL48, BGYO, BINI, Alamat, 1st.One, Press Hit Play and 4th Impact. Up and coming acts like VXON, KAIA, DAYDREAM, YARA, VER5US, G22, and more will be gracing the PPOPCON stage as well!

“P-Pop is quickly gaining international attention and many fans are recognizing the talent and passion of many P-Pop acts. Through PPOPCON, we are celebrating the growing P-Pop community through the first event of its kind right here at the City of Firsts,” said Andhie Salutin, Project head of PPOPCON.

The program is comprised of a convention which will happen at the New Frontier Theater and will be capped off with a concert at the Araneta Coliseum, which fans can also attend live, making it one of the biggest entertainment events to take place at the Big Dome since 2020. The hybrid concert will happen on-ground, with fans to be allowed inside the venue, and will be livestreamed online simultaneously.

The convention will feature fanbase activities, booths, selling of official merch, games, and performances by some of the trendiest names in P-Pop today. The interaction between fanbases such as A’TIN, MNLoves, ACEs, Mga Magiliw, and more in the two-day event is something we look forward to!

Meanwhile, the concert taking place on April 10 from 3 PM to 7 PM will be headlined by heavyweights like SB19, 4th Impact, MNL48, BGYO, and many others!

“PPOPCON marks the return of live entertainment and a return of audiences to this type of event since the start of the pandemic,” Irene Jose, COO of Uniprom, the entertainment unit of the Araneta Group said. “We are excited to welcome fans back to the home of entertainment—Araneta City. We promise them that they will have the time of their lives at the PPOPCON; not only can they interact with their idols and other fans, they’ll also experience something that we’ve been missing for a long time, live music! And they’ll get to enjoy it in the country’s leading live entertainment venue of choice, the Araneta Coliseum!”

Concert ticket prices start at just P1,000. Both convention and concert tickets can be purchased at www.ticketnet.com.ph.

Rest assured that the safety of the fans who will physically attend the event is still our utmost priority. With the Big Dome having been awarded a Safety Seal by the local city government of Quezon, Araneta City continues to implement the strictest health and safety guidelines throughout the City of Firsts. “The health and safety of the fans are always a top priority for us, that’s why with the return of live entertainment, we’ve intensified health and safety standards that we have implemented here in Araneta City since the start of the pandemic. We are committed to a safe, healthy, and fun experience for everyone who’ll attend PPOPCON,” Jose concluded.

For more information about the event, please visit www.ppopcon.ph. You may also like and follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. For inquiries you may get in touch with the organizers at ppopconvention@gmail.com.

March 10, 2022
8 Bonding Activities in Metro Manila for Your Fam & Barkada This 2022

Metro Manila is back to Alert Level 1, and for everyone who missed going out with their friends and family, now’s the chance to finally make that much-awaited reunion. While eating out is already a great way to update each other about your lives, it is also a great idea to plan out some fun activities that you should have done together in the past two years if only the pandemic didn’t happen!

On this list, we’ll help you make those plans. Here are some fun activities you can now do with your family and friends in Metro Manila! Note that for this list, we’ll be skipping some of the most obvious bonding activities such as visiting a resort or waterpark or going to the movies so you can consider more alternatives for the next time you go out as a group!

Laser Tag

Playing laser tag is a surefire way to have fun as a group. Running around in the dark, blasting each other with different colored lights, and getting the top score to win– we cannot blame HIMYM‘s Barney that he loves the sport so much!

Some places in Metro Manila where you can now play laser tag are Lazer Arena at SM Mall of Asia and Lazer Maxx at Greenhills.

Bowling

If you prefer a sport that requires less running around, then you should consider playing bowling. Gather everyone for a game and see which among you can make the most strikes! Aside from the physical benefits bowling has in store for you, you can also not deny the adrenaline rush it brings whenever you make a hit!

You can play bowling now at Playdium Bowling and Billiards at Araneta Ave., Quezon City; SM Bowling Centers at the SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, SM City Fairview, and SM Southmall; and Studio 300 at the Pioneer Center in Pasig.

Archery

Another chill sport to try is archery. Whether you’re a fan of pop culture’s famous bow-and-arrow shooters such as Katniss Everdeen, Hawkeye, and most recently, Jang Ha-ri of All of Us Are Dead; or you just like that feeling of hitting the bull’s eye, then you should really consider this sport for your next bonding time.

Some of the archery sites you can visit in Metro Manila right now are Arrowland by Gandiva at SM Megamall and DMZ Archery Range in Project 6, Quezon City.

Wall Climbing

An activity that doubles as a full-body workout is wall climbing, which you can also do alongside the people close to you! Within Metro Manila, you can find both indoor and outdoor climbing gyms that you could visit and try to find out just how high you can go.

Some of the climbing gyms in the metro you can find in the metro are the Climb Central at The Portal, Mandaluyong City; The Bouldering Hive at the Ayala Malls Circuit; The Upper Deck in Ortigas, Pasig; and Power Up Climbing Gym at Festival Supermall, Alabang.

Trampoline Park

If you’re seeking an activity where you can just let loose and have fun jumping around, then you need a trip to the trampoline park. Go giggly and feel like kids again when you make the highest jumps and craziest flips, and ultimately have an exhilarating time!

You can visit the WiiJUMP trampoline park at the Festival Supermall in Alabang.

Photo: WiiJUMP Trampoline Park on Facebook

Amusement Park

A no-brainer for everyone looking for a fun time, amusement parks are sure to take your bonding time to new heights– literally. Now that Star City in Pasay has reopened, the whole family, and your entire gang can once again try its most beloved rides including the Star Flyer, Surf Dance, and Star Frisbee; experience the winter wonderland of Snow World; and so much more!

Museums

Of course, if you want more simulation to your brains after staying at home for too long, visiting some museums in the city is a good idea. Learn more about our history, art, and other captivating preserved pieces at the National Museum of the Philippines, Ayala Museum, Yuchengco Museum, and the like; get entertained while learning at The Mind Museum; or just have some eye-popping fun time at Art in Island and The Dessert Museum.

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Karaoke Bars

If your crew loves music and singing, then enjoying some time in a family KTV is an ideal bonding activity. As you’re spending time in an enclosed space that’s filled with life thanks to the music, you can easily get lost in that ecstatic bonding time being surrounded by the people you care about!

Some of the places you can visit are Turtles Family KTV in Maginhawa, Kapitolyo Pasig, Visayas Avenue, West Avenue and Rockstar KTV at SM Aura in BGC.

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March 10, 2022