Celebrate new beginnings with a Chinese New Year getaway at Hotel Okura Manila and a special seasonal bento from signature Japanese fine dining restaurant Yamazato.
Relax, recharge, and usher in the auspicious Year of the Tiger with a minimum of two nights’ stay at one of the hotel’s elegant and spacious rooms. The offers includes room accommodation in either a Deluxe Room (PHP 10,000 nett per night) or Hinoki-yu Room (PHP 12,000 nett per night), welcome amenity, daily sumptuous breakfast for two, Yamazato seasonal lunch bento for two (once per stay), 20% discount on In-room Dining and Pool Bar menus, and access to the fitness center and outdoor swimming pool.
Book this exclusive room offer for a minimum of two nights until February 4, 2022 for stay dates from January 30 until February 6, 2022.
Enjoy the Lunar New Year bento, which highlights signature dish buta kakuni (braised pork belly with Yamazato’s original sauce), deep-fried vegetable spring rolls with ponzu, and cold black sesame soup with sweet red beans. Available from January 31 to February 6, 2022 for lunch (11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) and dinner (5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.).
Whenever we eat pizza together with wings, it’s usually when we hang out with family and friends, bonding with them over good food and great stories. But what about those moments when you just want to eat pizza and wings by yourself—you know, when you’re really, really hungry, or when you want to mend your broken heart, or fill the void inside you?
Now you can #gofortheWINg even when ordering pizza just for yourself, because Pizza Hut is rolling out three new irresistible My Box combos featuring the savory yet sweet WingStreet Honey BBQ wings to go with your favorite Pan Pizza and sides!
Get lost in a medley of flavors and textures with My Box Combo A, which comes with 1 Personal Pan Pizza, 2 pieces of WingStreet Honey BBQ wings, and a side of Crispy Fries.
Enjoy your pizza and wings together with an Italian classic with My Box Combo B, which comes with 1 Personal Pan Pizza, 2 pieces of WingStreet Honey BBQ wings, and a single serving of Spaghetti Bolognese.
If you want something more comforting and homey, you can also for My Box Combo C, which comes with 1 Personal Pan Pizza 2 pieces of WingStreet Honey BBQ wings, and a single serving of Mushroom Soup.
For these My Box sets, you’ll be able to choose among three all-time favorite flavors for your Personal Pan Pizza: Hawaiian Supreme, Pepperoni Lovers, or Cheese Lovers! All three sets are priced at P299 (P329 with GrabFood, foodpanda, and Pickaroo) each, and will be available from January 25.
That’s not all! You can make your My Box meals even more satisfying with three sumptuous add-ons for as low as P25. Switch it up and try something new whenever you order for a meal experience that’s as unique as it is satisfying every time!
Refresh after every bite with a 12oz cup of ice-cold and fizzy Pepsi for an additional P25 (P30 with delivery partners). Add more meaty goodness to your feast with 2 pieces of Sausage Rolls for an additional P55 (P60 with delivery partners). End your meal on a sweet note with 6 pieces of KitKat Pops for an additional P45 (P50 with delivery partners).
Give in to your craving and order your Pizza Hut favorites any time by visiting your nearest branch for dine-in and take-out orders, or have your meal delivered straight to your doorstep by calling the 8911-1111 hotline, by visiting www.pizzahut.com.ph, or by logging on to the Pizza Hut Mobile App, available for Android and iOS. You can also order for delivery via Pizza Hut’s official delivery partners GrabFood, foodpanda, and Pickaroo!
Don’t miss out on the latest news, updates, and deals from Pizza Hut by following and giving the brand a like on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!
‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ was a completely unexpected cinematic experience for me. The story picks up just moments after ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’, and what unravels is more centered on the effects of being Spider-Man in Peter Parker’s life than it is a comic book movie. While the film is action-packed and filled with meta commentaries on second chances, it feels more like a coming-of-age teen drama that is set in a comic book world and our protagonist just happens to have superpowers. The first two movies (and Spider-Man’s involvement in other MCU movies) focused on what it meant to be Spider-Man, a friendly neighborhood web-slinger fighting crime and saving the world. And it also plays this off with him just being a high school kid.
In this film, Peter Parker’s life as a teenager takes center stage. At the end of ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’, we see the reporter, J. Jonah Jameson, announcing Spider-Man’s identity and in this film, Peter has to contend with the fallout of this very public revelation.
Yes, there are super villains (we will get to that later) but the whole first act of the film and the crux of the conflict stems from how this revelation has affected Peter Parker (not Spider-Man) and the people around him – the people he loves. More than anything, we see how important MJ, Ned, and Aunt May are to Peter’s life. Yes, he’s a 17-year old kid who fought alongside Iron Man and Captain America and the rest of the Avengers but deep down inside, he’s just a kid. Director Jon Watts never lets us forget that – his youthful antics take on a deeper meaning – and it pushes us towards the incident and the cause of all this chaos.
Because in order to get his life back – because the movie shows us the real-world consequences of living a public life as a superhero and not having the finances that Tony Stark has; if anything the movie shows us how being poor sucks – he visits Dr. Strange and asks him to cast a spell to make everyone forget that Peter Parker is Spider-Man.
But as seen in the trailer, Peter realises the wording has to be exact, messes up Dr. Strange’s spell causing a rift in the multiverse. Enter the villains: Spider-Man’s enemies from different universes come crashing into the MCU and Peter Parker has to clean up his own mess and deal with some very, very difficult grown-up decisions.
While the story revolves around a second chance – Peter Parker’s attempt at a second chance at anonymity leads to very dangerous consequences as well as a storyline involving the villains – this concept of “second chance” takes on a different meaning when looking at the film as a movie, a real-world product. Because, as the trailer has shown us, Alfred Molina reprises his role as Doctor Octopus and we all know Willem Dafoe returns as Green Goblin. Let me tell you, there’s more. But I’ll leave that to you to experience on your own.
What is amazing about this is that we have actors given a chance to reimagine and play around with roles they played as far back as 17 years ago. The story in itself is compelling but sitting in the theater and watching an actor reprise a role he played in a movie set in a totally different reality and universe is just an incredible feeling. New things are explored with these old characters and there’s a feeling of something very new happening right before your eyes, while certain things remain frightfully the same.
The experience of watching this film brings out so many emotions. There are so many levels and layers to this idea of “second chances” that pervades throughout the movie – not just for Peter Parker – but for so many other characters as well. The human aspect of this film feels heavier and more grounded than any of the other Spider-Man films prior.
And while there is so much joy in the experience of watching this film, this story is also very heartbreaking as it really gives us an in-depth look of a teenager whose very life has been torn apart by his escapades as a super-powered crime-fighting vigilante. Unlike the older Avengers, Peter Parker is 17, thinking about college, living with his aunt, and not the most financially capable of the other of MCU’s mightiest heroes. His life was just about to start and it was taken away from him and he now has to make some very adult decisions when he still hasn’t even graduated from high school yet. This is the heart of ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ that really gives this movie so much depth.
And this is even amplified by Tom Holland’s, Zendaya’s, Jacob Batalon, and Marissa Tomei’s performances as Peter, MJ, Ned, and Aunt May respectively.
The film ends in such a powerful way that can be seen either as a bittersweet conclusion to the MCU Spider-Man trilogy or the beginning of another completely new set of stories in a world full of infinite possibilities. This was such a wild ride and I’m glad I got to see it in the cinema.
This February, Cinema One amps up romance and drama with their lineup of popular and must-watch local films. From blockbuster favorites, lighthearted rom-coms, to kilig and hugot-filled movies, here are ten films to check out this February 2022 on Cinema One Channel:
Starring Xian Lim, Kim Chiu, Ai-Ai de las Alas February 10
A young woman and her best friend have their lives turned around when the woman’s future self shows up in the present, and she isn’t anything they expected.
Starring Daniel Padilla, Kathryn Bernardo February 20
A school’s resident bad boy enlists the aid of a reluctant classmate to make his ex jealous. Though their relationship is meant to pretend at first, the two grow closer as they keep up the charade.
Starring Julia Barretto, Joshua Garcia February 23
A girl on a road trip to look for aliens accidentally bumps into a boy whom she gives a free ride to until he reaches his destination. They embark on a journey filled with adventures and misadventures, not knowing they would fall in love with each other along the way.
A man who moved out of Manila after a messy breakup returns to the city, forcing him to confront his old life, and he starts to navigate feelings he thought he left a long time ago.
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For more Cinema One movies this February and for daily schedules of Cinema One, click here.
[Note: Channel schedules and movie lineup are subject to change without prior notice]
It’s time to welcome the Lunar New Year and attract all the luck you need for the Year of the Tiger. Giving you the good fortune you’re looking for, global smart device brand OPPO is kicking off the new year with back-to-back promos through Lazada, Shopee, and even its Service Centers nationwide.
On February 1, you can get up to 48% off your favorite OPPO gadgets, including bestselling Reno Series and A Series smartphones, OPPO Band B1, Enco X earphones and more, when you buy through the Legit sa Lazmall Sale and Shopee’s CNY Sale. Buyers during this limited period can also avail of free shipping and get Php200 vouchers for a minimum spend of Php9999. Plus, you can take home a free pair of G25 earphones with every purchase of Reno6.
The luck doesn’t stop there – OPPO is also offering its existing users a special treat at its Service Centers. On January 31 and February 2, customers who visit any OPPO Service Center nationwide can choose from a selection of three lucky angpaos, one for each successful repair. These angpaos contain a free prize to take home, including headsets, chargers and USB cables.
Double the offers for 2.2
Greeting the lunar new year also comes with more offers and freebies with the 2.2 sale on Lazada and Shopee! Enjoy up to 56% off on participating OPPO gadgets from February 2-6, 2022 – that’s four more days of discounts and giveaways!
Try your new year luck during the first hour of the sale to get a free pair of G25 earphones for every purchase of OPPO smartphones. Shoppers during the whole duration of the sale can also get a free DITO sim card with every mobile phone purchase.
Shop ‘til you drop on OPPO gadgets and claim store-wide vouchers valued at Php400 and Php200 for a minimum spend of Php14999 and Php999 respectively. Claim your free shipping vouchers of Php55 off on Lazada and Php50 off on Shopee for a minimum spend of Php500. Tune into the OPPO-exclusive livestreams on Lazada and Shopee on February 1 and 2 to get additional Php100 peso vouchers, valid for a minimum spend of Php4999.
Kick off the Year of the Tiger with all the luck on your side with OPPO’s Lunar New Year and 2.2 promos!
For more information, visit OPPO’s official stores on Lazada and Shopee, and the OPPO Philippines’ Facebook page.
In a race for $5 billion, be careful who you trust. Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg star in Columbia Pictures’ new action-adventure Uncharted. Watch the film’s Final Trailer below and experience the movie exclusively in Philippine cinemas on February 23.
Street-smart Nathan Drake (Tom Holland) is recruited by seasoned treasure hunter Victor “Sully” Sullivan (Mark Wahlberg) to recover a fortune amassed by Ferdinand Magellan and lost 500 years ago by the House of Moncada. What starts as a heist job for the duo becomes a globe-trotting, white-knuckle race to reach the prize before the ruthless Santiago Moncada (Antonio Banderas), who believes he and his family are the rightful heirs. If Nate and Sully can decipher the clues and solve one of the world’s oldest mysteries, they stand to find $5 billion in treasure and perhaps even Nate’s long-lost brother…but only if they can learn to work together.
Uncharted stars Tom Holland, Mark Wahlberg, Sophia Ali, Tati Gabrielle and Antonio Banderas
Directed by Ruben Fleischer. screenplay by Rafe Judkins and Art Marcum & Matt Holloway, screen story by Rafe Judkins, based on the PlayStation video game by Naughty Dog.
The film is produced by Charles Roven, Avi Arad, Alex Gartner, Ari Arad; the executive producers are Ruben Fleischer, Robert J. Dohrmann, David Bernad, Tom Holland, Asad Qizilbash, Carter Swan, Neil Druckmann, Evan Wells, Art Marcum and Matt Holloway.
Uncharted is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Use the hashtag #UnchartedMovie
Spend the month of love safe and entertained by watching movies at home! No need to sweat it, because PBO Channel has you covered with their lineup of Pinoy films screening this month. And to make it even easier for you, we’ve rounded eight movies from their lineup that you might want to catch the next time you’re relaxing on your couch!
Check them out below:
Edward
Starring Ella Cruz & Louise Abuel February 4, 7 AM | February 8, 5:30 PM | February 20, 6 AM | February 24, 1:30 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_DjfJgVLWw&t
I America
Starring Bela Padilla, Rob Rownd, and Matt Evans, February 6, 7:30 PM | February 14, 11 AM | February 24, 5:30 PM
The Barker
Starring Empoy Marquez & Shy Carlos February 13, 5:30 PM | February 16, 11:30 AM | February 21, 9:30 AM
Steal
Starring Ella Cruz, Meg Imperial, & Jennifer Lee February 13, 11:15 AM | February 12, 9:30 PM | February 16, 3:30 PM | February 18, 5:15 PM | February 22, 1 PM | February 27, 11:30 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjIUWsxLIYk
Maria
Starring Cristine Reyes & Ronnie Lazaro February 17, 11:30 AM | February 21, 3:30 PM | February 5, 7 PM
The Day After Valentine’s
Starring Bela Padilla & JC Santos February 13, 9:30 PM | February 17, 7:30 PM | February 21, 11:15 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8xRYwnYRBA
Ulan
Starring Nadine Lustre & Carlo Aquino February 21, 9:30 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_H2UqfnSQ8
Death of a Girlfriend
Starring AJ Raval & Diego Loyzaga February 26, 9:30 PM | February 27, 11:30 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLPCN9TZiWk
For more Movies on PBO Channel this February and for the daily schedules of PBO, click here.
[Note: schedules are subject to change without prior notice]
The new year marks an opportunity for us to begin again, start fresh, and a chance to be better; but sometimes, it can feel like we’re still stuck in the same situation as before. To help us look ahead on our new journeys with hope and optimism, Viu Philippines released the complete official soundtrack of its first Viu Original, Still. Comprised of 13 OPM tracks, the powerful and poignant songs capture the stories of each character and take us on a journey where they strive to prove that they still have a voice – that they still matter – even as their lives are intertwined and forever changed from the pandemic.
Still is an eight-part Viu Original musical narrative designed to move you to move forward through song and stage. The story was produced during the pandemic, a time when we were deprived of our normal way of life, and the songs were written to tell the story of today’s generation and inspire us to still keep going.
These songs that still matter today were created and composed by Nica Del Rosario (composer of the hit song Tala), Matthew Chang (musical director and composer of Dekada ‘70) Mike Shimamoto (Viu cast member, singer-songwriter, and founder of Haru), and Flipmusic (a local production house that delivers global competitive sound and audio solutions).
Chang composed Babangon Pilipinas to tell our resilience story. Sung by Gabby Pangilinan, his intention was to show that we can uplift each other despite life’s challenges. There’s also Paalala Para Sa’yo, a song that reminds everyone to love yourself, especially during these hard times. According to Chang, the songs were derived from the Filipino trait of being selfless but, we need to always see our worth so we can better love and help other people.
Sumandali, composed by Shimamoto, is a pandemic anthem—a song that speaks of our shared pain during the pandemic, but the silver lining is that we learned to lean on each other. It was the voiceless exchanges of support that helped us find a place to take a break and breathe. He also wrote Panahon as a gift to a loved one who was feeling lost and hopeless. It reminds us that no matter how dark the night gets, we hold on and we hope for a new day.
Del Rosario created Bagong Mundo, 50 days after the quarantine was announced last 2020. “I watched all my plans and dreams suddenly go into limbo. The song was cathartic for me because I poured what my heart was feeling to it,” she recalls. She also wrote Muli as a tribute to all the frontliners and OFWs who are working hard for the country and their loved ones. The song ultimately represents the love that family can give, whether it’s the one you were born into or the one that you chose.
“We can relate to all the songs but what struck us the most is Mundo, Umikot Ka. There are times when you get tired of everything that is going on with your life, but you are not alone. You just have let it all out and express what you truly feel. You can sing this song from the top of your lungs and afterwards you’ll feel way better,”shared Chang and Del Rosario.
Tuloy Ka Lang is a song that can also resonate with all of us. “We’ve experienced anxiety, frustrations, challenges, and the feeling of being lost. Still, we learned to find a sense of change and maturity, a grounded and unshakeable sense of hope. Kahit sa dilim, at sa lamig, at sa lalim ng gabi. Huwag kang bibitaw,” Shimamoto added.
This 2022, Still hopes to be a source of strength for the quarantine generation and to let their voices be heard. Listen to the complete official soundtrack of Still: A Viu Original Musical Narrative Series today, now available on Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, and Tidal. All eight episodes of Still are also available on Viu! Download the Viu app now on App Store, Google Play and selected Smart TVs, or visit www.viu.com.
To stay updated on the latest news and releases, like and follow Viu Philippines on Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram, and follow the hashtag, #ViuStillSeries.
Infinix started its new year with a bang with the launch of the upgraded Zero X Pro. The company’s best-selling flagship camera smartphone equipped with a 108-megapixel primary camera, 60X periscope moonshot camera, and 120° ultra-wide & macro lens camera now comes in 8GB + 256 GB, packing more storage for your photos, videos, games, and other important content. Available exclusively on Lazada, it now retails for P15,990.
Aside from its impressive cameras, Infinix Zero X Pro also has MediaTek Helio G95, 8GB RAM, 240Hz touch sampling rate, and 120Hz superfluid refresh rate for an incredible and lag-free gaming experience and a 4500 mAh battery with 45W super-fast charge technology for fun-filled days of photography and gaming.
Infinix will also launch the ZERO X Pro 5G, its first-ever 5G smartphone, soon. Stay tuned for more details.
Premier Apple partner Power Mac Center (PMC) is welcoming the month of love and luck early with a roaring double celebration. Apple fans looking to celebrate Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day with a new device buy or a special tech gift for their loved ones can enjoy their Lucky 2 Love promo, with great deals and discounts on select Apple devices and accessories, training courses, and even service and repair fees.
“It has become a tradition for us to celebrate Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day with special deals for our beloved customers. This 2022, we’re attracting love and luck in the Year of the Tiger to spread some cheer and hope for a better year as we fulfill our mission of delivering the best Apple experience to Filipino consumers,” said Joey Alvarez, Power Mac Center Director of Product Management, Marketing, and Space Planning.
Deals that double the fun
From January 24 to February 17, 2022, all Power Mac Center and The Loop stores nationwide, official online stores (Web Store, Viber Store, Shopee, and Lazada), Apple Authorized Global Training Provider PMC Business Systems Inc. (PBSI), and Mobile Care Service Centers will be participating in the promos.
Be the first to experience the Power of Two wherein you can get the new iPhone 13 and the 13-inch MacBook Pro (M1) at P2,022 off. While you’re at it, embrace the luck of Everything Red as select red accessories are discounted up to 22% off SRP. Score deals that are definitely Better Two-gether as PMC is also slashing prices up to 22% off on participating accessories when purchased with any Apple device via non-installment payment methods.
Over at the official online stores, customers can purchase select Apple devices and get an additional 22% discount on select accessories on Shopee and Lazada. Get vouchers with up to P80 off for a minimum purchase amount of P2,200.00 on Shopee, Lazada, and the SM Malls app, plus enjoy free shipping nationwide. Offers are valid in conjunction with complementing Shopee and Lazada site offers.
Meanwhile, if you’ve been eyeing training courses such as App Development with Swift, macOS Support Essentials, and Technical Troubleshooting by PBSI, you’re in luck ‘cause It’s a Date! Enroll anytime from January 24 to February 17, 2022, and bring a plus one for FREE.
Fix What You Love by visiting any Mobile Care Service Centers nationwide or availing PMC’s Mail-In Service. Get 22% off on diagnostic fee, software fee, and non-repair services fee on February 1, 14, and 15. Also take 10% off on fees from January 24-31, February 2-13, and February 16-17, 2022.
There’s more! The premier Apple partner is inviting its 1 Infinite Access members to shop for a chance to win in the Infinite Fortune exclusive raffle. Just spend a minimum of P10,000.00 at Power Mac Center and The Loop stores, or at powermaccenter.com from January 24 to February 17 to earn raffle entries for a chance to win 1,000 points (1 point = P1). Members must present their 1 Infinite Access account for in-store transactions and login for Web Store transactions to make their raffle entries valid. If you’re not a member yet, sign up for free now at bit.ly/32j7GaW.
Power Mac Center ensures that people’s safety amid the pandemic remains an utmost priority. Apart from strengthening its online shopping presence on various platforms, it highly encourages customers to call and inquire or order via its official Viber Community at tinyurl.com/PowerMacCenterViberStore prior to visiting the branch for faster transactions.
PMC also offers a variety of Enhanced Contactless Shopping options to give customers the convenience of getting their favorite Apple devices even without leaving their homes. Learn more about EC Shopping at bit.ly/ECShopping. To be updated on news and promotions, follow Power Mac Center on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.
Per DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-135565 Series of 2022
