This March, Taco Bell is about to prove that all good things really do come in pairs with a one-day promo that will surely get the most hardcore of taco lovers and foodies in general all hyped up!
Mark your calendars because the iconic taco brand is launching its first-ever Taco Tuesday promo featuring the all-time classic Crunchy Beef Taco! Enjoy not one but TWO Crunchy Beef Tacos for the price of one with Taco Bell’s buy-one, get-one promo, available this coming March 15 only!
Indulge in an irresistible interplay of flavor and texture with perfectly seasoned Mexican-style ground beef, topped with shredded fresh lettuce for added crispness, and finished with a generous sprinkling of shredded cheddar cheese for a bolder overall flavor, all encased in Taco Bell’s signature crunchy corn taco shell.
Taco Bell’s Crunchy Beef Taco starts at P89. By availing of the one-day promo, you’ll be able to not only enjoy more of this favorite Taco Bell offering, but also P89 worth of savings! It’s a deal you surely won’t want to miss!
Taco Bell’s one-day Crunchy Beef Taco buy-one, get-one promo is available for dine-in, take-out and delivery. Visit your nearest store or call the 8911-1111 hotline to have this and your other Taco Bell favorites hot and fresh, delivered straight to your doorstep!
You can also avail of the promo when you order for delivery through Taco Bell’s official delivery partners GrabFood, foodpanda, Pickaroo!
Don’t miss out on the latest updates, offers, and deals from Taco Bell by following and giving the brand a like on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
ASICS Philippines ushers in the month with an invitation to all runners to get back into the groove, and commit to go the distance once again during the inaugural Asics Rock ’n’ Roll® Running Series Manila on June 19, 2022. Registration opens today for all races distances: 5K, 10K, half marathon, and full marathon!
ASICS helps bring the iconic running series to the City of Manila. The first in Southeast Asian region, it will highlight unique race routes that will make runners experience the culture and beauty of the nation’s capital, all while being entertained and pumped up by live music and entertainment along the way. All in true Rock ’n’ Roll® Running Series fashion that runners worldwide have grown to love!
But just like any other race, ASICS also recognizes the need for optimum performance during the pre, during, and post run sessions – more so during training. With over 50 years of experience in supporting athletes be at their best with the right technology, ASICS Philippines invites the local runners’ commitment to getting back to races by offering FREE REGISTRATION to their race distance of choice, with minimum spend of P6,000 on regular priced running footwear.
Promo is valid in ASICS Bonifacio Highstreet, ASICS Alabang Town Center, ASICS SM Megamall, ASICS SM Fairview, ASICS SM North Edsa, ASICS SM Abreeza, ASICS SM Mall of Asia, ASICS Ayala Malls Manila Bay and ASICS.COM
So gear up, get back to the grind, and bring back that love for running with ASICS!
For registration to the 1st ASICS Rock ’n’ Roll Running Series Manila, and more information about the race, visit www.runrocknroll.com/manila.
Nintendo’s Super Mario is one of the biggest video game icons (if not the biggest) out there, and it definitely has survived the test of time. After all, the platformer has been around since the ’80s and continues to thrive as Nintendo continues to be innovative with its gameplay while preserving certain elements that everyone loved about the franchise.
If you’ve played most of the classic Super Mario games out there and are looking for some alternatives before a new game from the franchise arrives, then this list is for you! We’ve listed down eight video games to play if you love Super Mario!
Available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch
Released in 2014, Shovel Knight is an action-adventure indie game with an 8-bit retro aesthetic. In this game, you play the eponymous Shovel Knight who wields the Shovel Blade– a weapon he can use for digging and battles. Your quest as the Shovel Knight is to defeat the evil Enchantress and find his lost beloved.
Available onPC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch
Here’s another platformer knight to check out. Hollow Knight takes you to Hallownest, a ruined kingdom full of twisting caverns, ancient cities, and bizarre insects. As you progress, you get to develop more power, speed, and spells as the story unfolds. Befriend bugs, battle dangerous monsters, and face over 30 bosses in this charming, haunting, and ultimately fun-to-play indie game.
Available onPC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch
Now a Netflix show, Cuphead is a run-and-gun platform game that gained great popularity because of its eye-popping visuals that are based on classic cartoons from the 1930s. In this game, you play as Cuphead or Mugman as they traverse strange and whimsical worlds in their quest to pay their debt back to the Devil. Aside from the visuals, Cuphead also delivers a fun and challenging gameplay that would engage many players for hours.
Available onPC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and other platforms
From Ubisoft, Rayman is another popular character when it comes to platform games. The common denominator of every Rayman game is its vibrant world filled with interesting foes and allies, and of course, the hero who has floating body parts and can literally throw a punch to defeat enemies and save the world!
Braid is a platformer with a time-twisting spin. In this puzzle platformer, you play a character clad in a suit who has the ability to manipulate time in unusual ways, allowing the player to undo their death, dodge enemies in slow motion, and see alternate realities in-game! Much like Super Mario, you need to journey across different worlds to rescue an abducted princess and save the day.
The Little Big Planet franchise is like the Super Mario of PlayStation. Embark on a quest with Sackboy and his friends across the creativity-powered planet Bunkum. Use the special abilities of OddSock, Swoop, and Toggle to solve puzzles and discover the many surprises hidden in their unexplored world.
Available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch
Celeste is a pixel platformer that delivers fun gameplay with beautiful environments and a compelling story to boot. Play as Madeline and embark on a journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, facing its perils and her inner demons and uncovering the mountain’s secrets along the way.
Available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch
Super Meat Boy is the platformer for hardcore gamers, given its ruthless difficulty. Play as the titular piece of meat as he tries to rescue his girlfriend from an evil fetus in a jar. Control Meat Boy across dangerous platforms filled with buzz saws, needles, and other deadly contraptions in over 300 levels sprinkled with epic boss fights.
Whatever anyone says, breakfast is the most important part of the day. And for the times you are extra busy in the morning and have no time to whip up a complete meal, grabbing a box of cereals is the next best thing. Although let’s be real, cereals are not just for breakfast and they are not just for kids as well. Have you always wanted to switch it up a bit but don’t know where to begin? Below, we list down where you can get imported cereals and other breakfast snacks for a quick and easy bite. And yes, all of these are available in the metro:
As Nature Intended
Just one look at their website, you’ll already know you’re in the right place. As Nature Intended is an e-grocery offering local and international products that make eating healthy much more achievable and less intimidating. They have granola and overnight oats, and they also have frozen food, skincare, health supplements, and workout equipment and beverages.
The newest kid on the block, Coop Fresh is an online grocer with a wide assortment of fresh food: from vegetables to poultry. On the side, they have the usual home essentials and other food items — including cereals and granola.
If you’re planning to start caring for what you’re consuming, check out GERALD which is a healthy & gourmet grocer. They have a selection of items imported from the US, Italy, and Peru, perfect for making healthy breakfast.
Known to be a go-to place for all things healthy, Healthy Options has an assortment of breakfast cereals whether you’re looking to cut on sugar, add more protein to your diet, or would just want more fiber. They have Love Grown’s Power O’s, Choco Chimps, Love Crunch, and more.
Choose from local and international products in-store and online. Landers has Lucky Charms, Koko Krunch Maxx, Oceanix, Unicorn Froot Loops, and so much more.
If you can’t find your preferred cereal anywhere, chances are, it’s on Lazada. With just a quick query, you’ll find unique cereals like Kellogg’s Strawberry Corn Flakes, Kellogg’s Froot Loops, General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch.
Shopee
Just like Lazada, Shopee has a wide variety of cereals on its platform. They have Kellogg’s Chocos Magic Cereal, Koko Krunch Cookie Breakfast, and Kellogg’s Froot Loop with Marshmallows to name a few.
Vans, the original action-sports brand and icon of creative expression, is proud to announce the launch of the “Divine Energy” Collection, in celebration of International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day is a global event celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Regardless of age or gender identity, Vans believes there are a multitude of ways to empower, support, and celebrate women around the world on this important day and throughout the year.
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The Vans International Women’s Day Collection was inspired with that spirit in mind, showing the inclusion of all those who identify as women through the varying use of neutral colors and patchwork details to represent multiple communities joining as one. Key footwear styles include the Old Skool™ Divine Energy and the Classic Slip-On featuring a combination of earth-tone solids, florals and Vans’ signature Checkerboard print.
The International Women’s Day Hoodie and matching sweatpants both have an oversized, relaxed fit and a cloud-wash screen-print graphic on the front and back. The whole look is completed by the International Women’s Day Ticker Sock––an allover-print fashion crew sock.
Whether a dreamer, a partner, a friend, or an advocate, all women and allies around the world are celebrated and welcomed to be “Off The Wall.” To reiterate that sentiment, men’s long and short-sleeve tees feature supportive messages that help express allyship. For footwear, the Divine Energy SK8-Hi® boasts a leather upper with left heel counter messaging “We all come from a ♀.” Finishing details include top eyelets that speak to the overall message of inclusion with both a non-binary and female symbol, and a foxing pattern with the words “teammate, lover, partner, friend, child, advocate.”
Vans’ purpose is to enable creative expression no matter gender, race, or class and we’re excited to bring attention to causes that affect women and to help unify all people with uplifting messages that celebrate the power and spirit of women around the world. In honor of International Women’s Day, 2.5% of every sale of this product between February 21 and August 1, 2022 will be donated to organizations that uplift and empower women of all ages via the Tides Foundation, up to a maximum of $200,000. To learn more about these organizations, please visit Vans.com.
The Vans International Women’s Day “Divine Energy” Collection will be available in these select Vans Stores: Vans Glorietta 3 Vans Greenbelt 3 Vans Market Market Vans Ermita Vans Marquee Vans Galleria Vans Gateway Vans Megamall Vans Robinsons Magnolia Vans UP Town Center Vans Fairview Vans Fairview Terraces Vans Trinoma Vans North EDSA Vans Antipolo Vans EVIA Vans ATC Vans Festival Vans Solenad Nuvali Vans Sta. Lucia Vans Ayala Cebu For more information, please visit @vansphilippines on Instagram.
ICYMI: Celebrity chefs, Ninong Ry and Panlasang Pinoy’s Vanjo Merano released separate videos over the weekend in what appeared to be a throwdown-slash-collaboration between the two. Both personalities appeared in each other’s videos and showed viewers their own take on cooking the oh-so-controversial tinolang manok.
Anyone who’s seen either of the videos surely know by now that the reason the two chefs got together is because of an ongoing Twitter debate between lovers and haters of the traditional Filipino comfort food. The said debate—which many refer to as Tinola Slander—started in March last year but continues to persist today. Last week, famous meme accounts, FTTM and Kabulastugan, posted a screenshot of a tweet about it on Facebook. In less than 24 hours, the said posts had already had more than 20,000 and 1,000 reactions respectively and have been shared at least 3,000 times.
It was these posts that apparently drove the attention of Ninong Ry, Vanjo, and even global food brand, Knorr, to the Tinola Slander debate. Netizens were quick to tag the three on it, asking them to show haters how to properly cook tinola. Needless to say, they were happy to oblige and just a couple of days later, the videos are now up, further proving that the power of social media—even a seemingly petty discussion about the culinary value of tinola—can get people to take action. In the case of the two chefs, it gave them a good reason to collaborate.
Ninong Ry’s Fusion Tinola:
Panlasang Pinoy’s Classic Tinola:
In Panlasang Pinoy’s video, he teaches how to make fool-proof traditional tinola. In the said video, he emphasized the importance of following small steps like making sure to properly sauté your aromatics and cook your chicken for a long time in low heat for maximum flavor. Meanwhile, Ninong Ry shows three different variations of the said dish: Tinola Risotto, Hainanese-Inspired Tinola, and a leveled-up version of the classic recipe. In all the recipes they prepared, both Ninong Ry and Vanjo emphasized the importance of using fresh ingredients and Knorr Chicken Cubes to ensure a truly hearty and meaty tinola. Knorr Cubes is a trusted kitchen aid that has been helping generations of moms feed their families with delicious and nutritious meals. It’s also well-loved by professionals for its ability to meati-fy any dish to make it more flavorful.
For years, Knorr has made nutritious meals more delicious for Filipino families. Today, select Knorr products have added essential vitamins and minerals to make your favorite dishes even more Nutri-Sarap. Join us on our mission for a healthier future for every Filipino by using Knorr in your everyday dishes. For more information, visit https://www.knorr.com/ph/nutri-sarap.html
Directed by Patrick Hughes, it is a sequel to the 2017 film The Hitman’s Bodyguard. It follows suspended bodyguard Michael Bryce who must again team up with hitman Darius Kincaid and his wife to stop a madman from launching a terror attack on Europe. It stars Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson, Salma Hayek, Morgan Freeman, Antonio Banderas, Frank Grillo, and more.
Directed by Ayako Kōno, it is based on the Sword Art Online: Progressive light novels written by Reki Kawahara. The film focuses on Asuna and her friend Misumi as they find themselves trapped inside the VR death game Sword Art Online. It features the voices of Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Haruka Tomatsu, and Inori Minase to name a few.
Directed by Domee Shi, the film centers on 13-year-old girl Mei Lee who is torn between being her mother’s obedient daughter and the chaos of youth. One morning, she finds out that whenever she gets too excited or stressed, she “poofs” into a big red panda.
Global hospitality company Airbnb recently launched its very first Airbnb Travel Guide to the Philippines. With domestic tourism on the rebound and the country reopening its borders to both international visitors and balikbayans, the Airbnb Travel Guide 2022: The Philippines aims to inspire travelers to rediscover the country in style.
“The Philippines has officially reopened to the world and we are seeing a promising rebound in both domestic and international travel, buoyed by the surge in overseas travelers keen to visit their loved ones and enjoy the wonders of the country,” shares Amanpreet Bajaj, Airbnb’s General Manager for India, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan. “Our inaugural Airbnb Travel Guide 2022: Philippines aims to provide a source of travel inspiration and stir in people a desire to travel to and around the Philippines, and to explore new destinations safely and responsibly.”
The new travel guideshowcases the hottest and most underrated destinations to visit, and off-the-beaten-path hidden gems unfamiliar even to most locals. It also shines a spotlight on thrilling activities, unique delicacies and the most extraordinary Airbnb stays across the country.
Here’s a quick look at some of Airbnb’s top recommendations from Airbnb Travel Guide 2022: The Philippines:
Airbnb’s Top 5 Hottest, Most Underrated Destinations
Catanduanes, the happy island
Sorsogon
Catanduanes
Siquijor
Biliran
Zamboanga Peninsula
Top 5 Extraordinary Airbnb Stays
Rustic treehouse by the riverside in Balamban, Cebu
This International Women’s Day, Spotify is celebrating its community of Filipina artists, creators, and listeners with fresh content on EQUAL Philippines and Pinay Voices. The world’s largest audio streaming platform reinforces its commitment to fostering gender equity by spotlighting its year-long initiative EQUAL, a space dedicated to female voices in music and podcasts.
Empowered Filipina Voices on the Rise
In a global study commissioned by Spotify on the representation of women in the music industry, only 1 in 5 artists on the charts are women*. In the Philippines, Spotify saw a 35% female share in streams in 2021, reflecting the opportunity for equal representation in the music scene.
“Giving Filipino artists and creators a platform for their voices and passion has always been Spotify’s driving force, and the artists and creators we listen to should reflect the diversity of the world we live in. Spotify is committed to being a driver of progress, both on and off the platform.” said Kossy Ng, Spotify Asia’s Head of Music.
A space facilitating diverse perspectives and conversations, podcasts are on the rise amongst Pinay creators and listeners alike.
Spotify’s EQUAL Program Uplifts Women Artists and Creators
Since the launch of its EQUAL program, Spotify has seen consistent growth in listenership of local female artists on EQUAL Philippines, accounting for an average year-on-year growth of close to 50% in the Philippines. In 2021, the second year since the program was launched, there was a 46% share in the top 200 Songs chart for female artists, spotlighting Filipina artists like Belle Mariano, Julie Ann San Jose and more.
“With platforms like Spotify making an intentional commitment to champion gender equity, it generates more opportunities for our work to be seen and heard on the local and global stage. In this age of audio streaming, it has empowered Filipina artists like myself to pursue our passions, and even inspire aspiring artists or listeners through my craft,” says Keiko Necesario, Spotify March’s EQUAL Ambassador for Month.
Podcasts are an avenue for them to reach like-minded audiences, as well as tap new ones, in exploring topics relevant to the modern Filipina of today.
A space facilitating diverse perspectives and conversations, podcasts are on the rise amongst Pinay creators and listeners alike. In the past year, Spotify saw an almost 70% increase in Filipina podcast listeners, with Society & Culture, Wellness (Health & Fitness), and Education being the top podcast genres.
“It’s enlightening to see that people are more willing to open up about mental health and wellness” says Hannah Pangilinan, Creator of Spotify Original, Pausecast with Hannah. “I’m so honored for the opportunity to work alongside Spotify to develop a “kinder-approach to well-being—one that is non-judgmental and packed with takeaways perfect to easily incorporate into our daily conversations, routines and lives!” Her show is amongst the slate of refreshing content on Spotify’s latest wellness playlist, Hinga Muna.
For Pangilinan and many other creators, podcasts are an avenue for them to reach like-minded audiences, as well as tap new ones, in exploring topics relevant to the modern Filipina of today.
“Women artists and creators are integral to the growth of the audio industry – globally and in the Philippines.And our community of women and allies are raring to go; passionate and empowered to welcome a new, gender-equal era of audio,” Ng concludes.
Ambulance takes Oscar nominee Jake Gyllenhaal (Zodiac, Spider-Man: Far From Home, Brokeback Mountain), Emmy winner Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Candyman, The Matrix Resurrections) and Eiza Gonzales (Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, Baby Driver) across the streets of LA under scorching heat in an intense high-speed, breakneck chase with the authorities after a bank heist turned awfully wrong.
Director-producer Michael Bay helms Ambulance, who is also known for bringing unprecedented cinematic experience with blockbuster films such as Transformers, A Quiet Place and 6 Underground. In his latest movie Ambulance, the filmmaker pits the characters under a series of extreme situations when Gyllenhaal’s character Danny, a career criminal plans the biggest bank heist in Los Angeles’ history. At the same time, Danny’s brother Will, played by Abdul- Mateen II is trying to raise money for his wife’s medical bills and desperately asks Danny as his last resort. Confident of his plan, Danny takes Will to be his designated driver and most trusted ally in what could be the last and most dangerous heist he will take on. Soon enough, with all crew, vehicles and weapons in place, Danny’s team sets out in stealth for the 32-million-dollar bank theft in broad daylight. But unforeseen incidents derail their plan that resulted in an all-out battle of brawn and wits against the police force, the desperate brothers soon encounter an ambulance driven by Cam Thompson (Gonzalez) with a wounded cop. Escaping a massive and merciless hunt from the authorities, Danny and Will execute the craziest of escapes while trying to keep the injured hostage cop safe and alive.
Ambulance’s screenplay is by Chris Fedak (Prodigal Son, Chuck), based on the original story and screenplay for the 2005 Danish thriller Ambulancen by Laurits Munch-Petersen and Lars Andreas Pedersen.
Eiza González as Camille “Cam” Thompson in Ambulance, directed by Michael Bay.
A Universal Pictures International release, Ambulance runs in Philippine cinemas (nationwide) starting March 16, ahead of US release.
