Alita: Battle Angel movie review - A new hero arises!

It has been quite some time since I had last written a movie review... I can't even remember the last review I made, but all thanks to this movie Alita: Battle Angel that has sparked my desire to once again write this movie review.

Amidst the slew of superhero movies that has been killing the box office, for the past few years, well most superhero movies that is, from DC to Marvel, 2019 seems like another year for the slaying of superhero movies, as DC and Marvel roll out their respective line-ups with the likes of Shazam, Captain Marvel, Avengers: Endgame, 2019 looks to be a very promising year indeed.  But it all has to start somewhere, alas Alita: Battle Angel.

Club Paradise Palawan is Luxury Wedding Destination Global Winner

Club Paradise received the prestigious Luxury Wedding Destination award from the 2018 World Luxury Hotel Awards or WLHA. The coveted award was given in recognition of Club Paradise’s sustained commitment to excellence in hoteliering and its outstanding achievements in the international luxury hotel industry.

Voted by over 300,000 international travelers and industry players across 99 categories, the World Luxury Hotel Awards provides international recognition for the luxury hotel industry.

BAVI, Ayala Foundation to distribute 3,000 Philippine national flags to public schools

Left to right:

- Celerina Amores, Ayala Foundation Inc. Corporate Communications Senior Director

- Ruel Maranan, Ayala Foundation Inc. President

- Kobe Paras, Bounty Agro Ventures Inc. Batang Gilas Athlete

- Ronald Mascarinas, Bounty Agro Ventures Inc. President and General Manager

- Daryl Zamora, Bounty Agro Ventures Inc. Corporate Communications Assistant Manager”

Aside from singing the Lupang Hinirang, saluting and giving due reverence to the Philippine flag is the most distinguishable act of patriotism, especially among students and children.

It is with this belief that Bounty Agro Ventures Inc. (BAVI), operator of the country’s largest rotisserie chicken chain, Chooks-to-Go, has partnered with Ayala Foundation Inc.  (AFI) for its #MagingMagiting Flag campaign.

Liam Neeson takes hard-action genre to new heights in “COLD PURSUIT”

Blockbuster action icon Liam Neeson is back with a vengeance in a heady mix of rage and dark humor in “Cold Pursuit”. 

Infused with irreverent humor, “Cold Pursuit” sees Liam Neeson as Nels Coxman, a family man whose quiet life with his wife (Laura Dern) is upended following the mysterious death of their son. Nels’ search for justice turns into a vengeful hunt for Viking (Tom Bateman), a drug lord he believes is connected to the death. As one by one of Viking’s associates “disappear,” Nels goes from upstanding citizen to ice-cold vigilante, letting nothing — and no one — get in his way.

Black Arrow Express partners with Dragonpay

Black Arrow Express, last mile and consumer delivery firm under total logistics provider AAI, today announced its two way partnership with Dragonpay, an online payment platform that allows consumers to conveniently pay for the service in-app.

“This partnership brings two strong players and two key drivers in the eCommerce industry together — Dragonpay, with their expertise in the local financial technology space, and Black Arrow Express, with our logistics legacy through our parent company, the AAI group,” says Allan Brizuela, President of Black Arrow Express. “We are committed to further empowering individuals and SMEs, after recently completing over 15 million COD shipments over the last 2 years,” adds Brizuela.

AXA Philippines receives Visionary Award for MyAXA Café

AXA Philippines, one of the leading insurance companies in the country, recently received the Visionary Award from Vision Critical, an international firm that provides continuous customer intelligence to power companies with the collective wisdom of the people that matter to them. The winning entry was MyAXA Café, a branded online insight community that provides secure, ongoing, and real-time feedback from customers.

Created in partnership with global service providers ABN Impact and Vision Critical, MyAXA Café is designed to generate faster, research-driven insight to help improve customer service and enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty. It also helps AXA create new and better products that are responsive to the needs of customers, while supporting an ongoing, two-way dialogue with them.

A true diver’s watch

TechnoMarine Cruise Night Vision Black Dial Men’s Watch

Watches  that  can  be  worn  and  read  underwater  are  a  dime  a  dozen,  but  what  makes  a  true  diver’s  watch?     

Apart  from  meeting  the  standards  set  by  the  International  Organization  of  Standardization,  a  diver’s  watch  has  to  be   water  resistant up  to  a  depth  of  at  least  100  meters.  It  must  also  have  a  unidirectional  bezel  with  markings  at  least  every   five  minutes  and  a  clearly  distinguishable  minute  marking  on  the  watch’s  face  to  help  divers  measure  diving  time. The  dial  has  to  be  visible  in  total  darkness  and  requires  a  second  hand  with  a  luminous  tip  or  counterbalance.       

SSI offers 30th anniversary promo with Citi!

Leading specialty retailer SSI Group Inc. celebrates its 30th anniversary with an exclusive Lucky Holiday Promo in partnership with Citi, valid until January 31, 2019.

This exciting promo gives Citi credit cardholders a chance to win generous prizes with every straight retail transaction or 0% Citi PayLite purchase at any SSI Group stores.

Purchases made using Citi Visa credit card can win P30,000 SSI Purple eGifts. Moreover, purchases made using Citi Visa or Mastercard credit cards may win P300 or P3,000 SSI Purple eGifts. Winners with a qualified purchase will receive an instant notification and instructions on how to redeem the eGifts - valid for use in over 100 SSI Group stores/premium brands and other Giftaway merchants! 

“GREEN BOOK” charms its way with top nominations at this year's Oscars

In black and white, “The Green Book” clearly made it as one of the front runners for Best Picture at this year’s (2019) Oscar race clutching more nominations in various categories such as Best Actor in a Leading Role (Viggo Mortensen), Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Mahershala Ali), Best Original Screenplay and Best in Film Editing.

Wickedly funny "The Favourite" dominates 2019 Academy Awards, opens February 20 exclusive at Ayala Malls Cinemas

Bagging the most nominations in major categories in this year’s Academy Awards, “The Favourite” vies for Best Picture, Best Director (Yorgos Lanthimos), Best Actress in a Leading Role (Olivia Colman), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Rachel Weisz and Emma Stone), Best Original Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best in Costume Design, Best in Film Editing and Best in Production Design.  

SM Cinema features heroes in movies with “A Dog’s Way Home”, “Alita: Battle Angel” and “Dragon Ball Super: Broly”!

SM Cinema features the extraordinary adventures of a different kind of heroes in three upcoming movies: “A Dog’s Way Home”, “Alita: Battle Angel” and “Dragon Ball Super: Broly”!

From the writer of the best-selling book, A Dog’s Purpose, W. Bruce Cameron comes back with another dog life story that will make you cry again.

Get 1 million points, unlock millions of travel possibilities with GetGo

The lifestyle rewards program of Cebu Pacific is making every Juan’s travel goals come true with the Points to a Million Promo. Starting January 25, 2019, members who convert their credit card points to a minimum of 2,000 GetGo points can earn an additional 300 GetGo points.

But wait, there’s more surprises coming your way! Members can also earn raffle entries for a chance to win 1 million GetGo points! Every 1 point converted is equivalent to 1 e-raffle entry.

With this much GetGo points, there’s no better time than now to bring out those travel bucket lists and start flying anywhere and anytime, as often as you want! Experience the life of a millionaire and enjoy hopping in and out of the airport as you explore the best of Cebu Pacific’s local and international destinations for free.

Watch iflix to your heart’s content with Smart

IFLIX AND SMART OFFER 3 MONTHS IFLIXVIP ACCESS FOR FREE

iflix, the world’s leading entertainment service for emerging markets, in partnership with Smart Communications, today ¬announced they have deepened their partnership to offer Smart subscribers unlimited access to iflix’s world class service and content. 

Ongoing until March 31, 2019, all Smart subscribers who sign up or log onto their iflix accounts while on the Smart network, will automatically receive 3-months of unlimited access to iflixVIP, for free. 

How to stay healthy this season

‘Tis the season to be overweight? Though it can be quite a struggle to resist temptations to overeat with all the festivities going on, you can still have a good time and get through the holiday season without expanding your waistline. Here are some ways to stay in shape and in the pink of health.

Prioritize sleep. Lack of sleep may result in not just fatigue but also poor decisions, such as going for bad food choices and cancelling workout plans. Take a 20-minute nap when you can to help clear your mind. Try to get at least seven to nine hours of sleep each night even with all the celebrations you may have to attend.

Citi Philippines Global Community Day photo wins at the 10th AmCham CSR photo contest

Citi Philippines CEO Aftab Ahmed (left) receives the award given by the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines Foundation for Best Photo in the “Creating Sustainable Livelihood Category” together with corporate affairs head Lisa Coory (middle) and citizenship officer Jackie Ampil (right). 

RCBC TeleMoney’s cash gift promo

RCBC TeleMoney has been serving the needs of OFW’s for more than twenty-five years now. It continues to be a strong player in the remittance business with overseas presence through its own subsidiaries in Asia, alongside tie-ups with other banks or money exchange and transfer businesses across the world.

As a way of thanking its loyal customers, RCBC is offering a cash gift promo until February 15, 2019. Enjoy a P100 cash credit on the first remittance upon sending to any of RCBC Telemoney’s international tie-ups till April 15, 2019, to avail of the promo.  

Trendy makeup techniques to glam up for New Year with Careline

Start off the New Year on a positive and fun vibe with makeup looks that match your personality and resolutions. Bold and sparkly colors are fail-proof makeup looks that you can try for a more adventurous and glamorous year to come. 

But if you’re all set on channeling an easygoing and wholesome vibe, you can go for fresh and monochromatic looks this 2019. Let Careline, the Filipina teen's go-to cosmetic brand under Ever Bilena Cosmetics, guide you:

iECO Philippines - The real deal on incinerators

Incinerators that use the most innovative process called pyrolysis technology break down large molecules of waste, produce no smoke, smell or loud noises, and reduce carbon emission from waste transfer.

Proper solid waste management in the Philippines remains a serious problem. In the midst of the alarming increase of garbage Filipinos generate resulting in garbage-filled streets, rivers, and drainage as well as insufficient over-burdened landfills, the country is still searching for an effective solution to waste problem. 

In an effort to reduce and eventually obliterate the worsening effects of the overwhelming increase of garbage on health and environment, the government, Specifically the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), is looking into smart alternatives with less environmental impact.

The edge of owning an office space

Artist’s perspective of Parkway Corporate Center’s

combinable office units averaging 36 square meters.

The 32-storey Parkway Corporate Center is now opening its doors to investors who want to give their businesses the singular advantage of occupying a corporate space in an intelligent, green-oriented building at Filinvest City in Alabang.

For business owners, an office space which they can call their own signifies they have achieved a major corporate milestone. With its enviable location at the gateway of the garden central business district in the Metro South and state-of-the-art design features and amenities, Filinvest’s Parkway Corporate Center makes for an ideal office as it allows you to move up when you move in.

LG designs the home of the future with Smart Appliances at CES 2019

LG’s Kitchen of Tomorrow Offers Wider Selection of Connected Appliances And Revolutionary Laundry Solutions

Winner of a 2019 CES Innovation Award, LG’s large-capacity TWINWash™ washer and dryer wdebuted in CES 2019. The complete system of ultra-large capacity washer, convenient SideKick™ pedestal washer and DUAL Inverter Heat Pump™ dryer makes it possible to run two loads at once while gently dryinga third at low temperature. LG’s revolutionary laundry solution also incorporates Wi-Fi and SmartThinQ®, enhancing user convenience by making laundry, and the home, more intelligent.

Snow Flower’s Challenge For 1M Yen: Would You Pretend To Be In A Relationship With A Stranger For One Month?

Calling all hopeless romantics! You’ll surely fall for this Japanese love story, coming out February 6 in cinemas nationwide that spans four beautiful seasons.

This love month, dive into a puddle—no, an ocean of feels with Snow Flower, a Japanese YA movie that is almost too precious for this world. Out on February 6 in time for Valentine’s Day, Snow Flower is about a year in the life of a bright young woman named Miyuki (Ayami Nakajo). The sad truth is, it’s her last year ever, according to her doctor’s prognosis. Just as she’s about to abandon all hope, she meets Yusuke (Hiroomi Tosaka), a kind stranger who would become the love of her life, in wintertime Tokyo.

Liam Neeson's vengeance fuels hard-pounding action in “COLD PURSUIT”

Blood in the snow will flow in Liam Neeson’s (known for the highly successful Taken franchise) latest thrilling action film “Cold Pursuit” where he plays Nes Coxman, a snowplough driver  in  Kehoe, a 10 degrees and counting glitzy ski resort in the Rocky Mountains.

King Arthur's half-sister Morgana portrayed by Rebecca Ferguson in the movie for the whole family “THE KID WHO WOULD BE KING”

Filled with action, humour and heart, Joe Cornish’s “The Kid Who Would Be King” is a thrilling adventure for the young and the young at heart.  Based on one of the most famous myths of all time, THE KID WHO WOULD BE KING approaches the legend of King Arthur and his knights in a completely new way, bringing it into the modern world and making it relevant for contemporary audiences.

The heart of the film is based on the chivalric code that the wizard Merlin teaches young Arthur in the legend.  This is the set of laws that King Arthur’s knights abided by, which dictated earnest moral behavior – honoring the people you love, persevering, refraining from offense and telling the truth.  In the film, Cornish takes that moral code and applies it to modern kids, to see what its value is in today’s world. 

Let’s Get Poppin’ for International Popcorn Day at SM Cinema

Get ready for a popcorn-filled day at SM Cinema as they celebrate the beloved and classic movie snack that completes our every movie experience!

Exciting activities await at SM Megamall for those who wish to join the festivities on January 19! Challenge yourself in the popcorn eating contest or choose a team and vote for your favorite popcorn flavor. Be on the lookout as well for Snack Time’s resident mascot as Poppy the Popcorn leads the celebrations at SM Megamall and so much more! 

Nominations Announced for the 25th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards®

The SAG Awards Silver Anniversary Ceremony will broadcast LIVE on Monday, January 28, 9:00 AM on Blue Ant Entertainment

Halle Berry presenting an award at the 2018 Screen Actors Guild Awards

Nominees for the 25th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® for outstanding individual, cast and ensemble performances in film and television of 2018, as well as the nominees for outstanding action performances by film and television stunt ensembles were announced at the Pacific Design Center’s SilverScreen Theater in West Hollywood.

Finding a diamond in the rough: Tips in purchasing pre-owned homes

A property seeker is always hesitant when it comes to buying second-hand homes. This is because such properties could eventually cost you a fortune in renovations if you are not cautious.  

Spare yourself from possible buyer’s remorse. PSBank, through its “Good to Know” campaign, help you spot a gem among wide choices of pre-owned houses with these tips:

Donny Pangilinan Charms the Cast and Director of Mary Poppins Returns

The actor-VJ-singer attended the film’s LA junket and world premiere

At the world premiere of Mary Poppins Returns in Los Angeles, Donny Pangilinan alongside his mom, Maricel, and sister and vlogger, Hannah, met the cast and director of Mary Poppins Returns. “It was surreal walking the red carpet and witnessing everything. Still can’t believe I was able to interview the people behind this wonderful film,” Donny shared.

Donny was able to meet and interview Emily Blunt (Mary Poppins), Lin-Manuel Miranda (Jack), Ben Whishaw (Michael Banks), Emily Mortimer (Jane Banks), and director Rob Marshall during the trip.

Breaking Down the Nike Adapt BB

Getting the right fit from a performance shoe is both personal and complicated. Consider basketball: Over the course of a basketball game, the foot can expand almost a half-size during play. A level of fit that feels comfortable at one point might feel constrictive just 24 minutes later. Because the needs of the foot change at any given time based on the sport, its duration and on specific movements, like a slashing cut to the basket, "perfect fit" is a floating target.

The effort to refine fit has yielded a number of innovative platforms through Nike’s history – Huarache, Flywire and Flyknit, to name a few. Perhaps none was more critical to advancing custom fit than the 2016 introduction of the Nike HyperAdapt 1.0, the first Nike multipurpose performance shoe to feature power lacing.

One Warrior Series to hold tryout in Sydney, Australia on 9 February

Rich Franklin’s ONE Warrior Series is set to hold its first official athlete tryout in Australia. The tryout will be held at KMA Champion Martial Arts in Sydney on 9 February, with an open invitation to all aspiring martial arts professionals.

All applicants must register online at http://www.onefc.com/ows/register, deadline by 1 February. All applicants must also pass the initial screening, after which they will receive email confirmation with further details about the tryout.

The screening and tryout process will consist of pad sessions, grappling demonstrations, conditioning exams, and an interview process, among others. Once selected, athletes will compete in professional bouts with a chance at earning a USD $100,000++ contract with ONE Championship

Episodes of Rich Franklin’s ONE Warrior Series are available on ONE Championship’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OneFCMMA

5 things to do with unwanted Holiday gifts

It’s happened to everyone at least once: You eagerly open a Christmas present only to be silently disappointed because the item is something you cannot use, is too small or too big for you, or you simply do not like what was given to you as a gift. Proper etiquette dictates you say thanks and keep the gift but with the limited living space we all have, we often have no choice but to find ways on how to put unwanted gifts to good use.

Introducing the Nike Adpat BB - Power shoe-lacing

Michael Donaghu, Nike’s VP of Innovation, explains how the future of fit lets Nike make real the decades-old dream: a custom shoe for everyone (yes, even you). 

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Michael Donaghu

There’s an invention in human history that’s older than you think. It’s older than coins, paper and the alphabet. In fact, it dates back to 3500 BC, before Stonehenge or the Pyramids. 

Joshua Pacio and Yosuke Saruta meet at One : Eternal Glory open workout and face off

The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), recently held the official ONE: ETERNAL GLORY Open Workout & Face-Off at the Syena Martial Arts Center on 16 January. In attendance were ONE Championship athletes set to participate in the blockbuster card at Istora Senayan on 19 January.

Reigning ONE Strawweight World Champion Joshua “The Passion” Pacio of Baguio City, Philippines and ONE World Title Challenger Yosuke “Tobizaru” Saruta of Japan graced fans and media in attendance with a world-class martial arts skills demonstration.

ONE Athletes Priscilla Hertati Lumban Gaol, Puja Tomar, Stefer Rahardian, Robin Catalan, Anthony Engelen, and Kwon Won Il followed suit with their skills demonstrations alongside their respective coaches.

Patrick Stewart as Merlin in action fantasy family movie “THE KID WHO WOULD BE KING”

Best known globally for his role in the blockbuster X-Men franchise as the powerful Professor Charles Xavier aka Professor X, Patrick Stewart takes on another mighty role from literature and children’s favorite as the wizard Merlin in the family movie “The Kid Who Would Be King.”

Based on one of the most famous myths of all time, “The Kid Who Would Be King” approaches the legend of King Arthur and his knights in a completely new way, bringing it into the modern world and making it relevant for contemporary audiences.  The thrilling family adventure starts when average school kid Alex (Louis Ashbourne Serkis) draws Excalibur, the magical sword of King Arthur, from a building site and go on a magical quest — with pals old and new — to save Britain from the forces of darkness.

“DRAGON BALL SUPER: BROLY” opens January 30 exclusive in SM Cinemas nationwide

The most anticipated and latest in the anime action Dragon Ball franchise starts January 30  as “Dragon Ball Super: Broly” opens exclusively in SM Cinemas. 

“Dragon Ball Super: Broly” is a new legend penned by Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama, the first film in the new Super series, and the 20th anniversary film. Because of this bounty of importance, the production style of this film can best be summed up in Director Nagamine’s words: “If Goku has undergone an upgrade, then the visuals must be upgraded as well.” If Goku will always love to fight and become stronger, we need to think outside the box and create a contemporary, high quality Dragon Ball worthy of him. In other words, the stronger Goku gets, the harder we must work to express that evolution. The evolution displayed in Dragon Ball Super: Broly is not just a memorial to over 30 years of legendary titles, but also a challenge to depart from the films that came before it.

Discovery Hotels & Resorts take the digital lead with chatbot

Already the leading homegrown luxury hotel group in the Philippines, The Discovery Leisure Company, Inc. (TLDCI) is again taking a step further in digital transformation and customer service, with the introduction of the revolutionary auto-agent chatbot. This makes TLDCI the first homegrown hotel group in the country to utilize on-page AI technology as part of its award-winning customer service program.

Auto-Agent, an automated website chatbot created to help hoteliers provide an elevated quality service 24/7, is already being utilized in hotels abroad. Powered by Triptease, a UK-based tech solutions company that empowers hotels to recapture guest relationships from Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) and increase direct bookings. Guests can therefore expect immediate, high quality responses when chatting online, even when hotel staff are engaged or are not immediately available.

AirAsia welcomes 2019 with 1.9 million promo seats!

Fly from as low as P519, grab your promo seats now at airasia.com  

AirAsia welcomes the new year with 1.9 million promo seats up for grabs! The AirAsia Group is offering promo seats to over 130 destinations across ASEAN and stretching across Asia, Australia and New Zealand and the Middle East.  

Enjoy promotional all-in BIG Loyalty members fares from as low as P519 for flights from Manila, Clark, Cebu and Cagayan de Oro. 

AirAsia Philippines CEO Captain Dexter Comendador said, “We are kicking off 2019 with a bang that extends from the Philippines to the whole of AirAsia Group’s massive network from Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, India, and Japan.” 

Cebu’s best seafood restaurant opens in Manila

Isla Sugbu Seafood City, operated and managed by Kuya J Group, recently opened its first Manila branch at Venice Grand Canal in Taguig City. Named the best seafood restaurant in Cebu, Manila diners can now experience Seafood City’s unique offering of Paluto ¬All-You-Can. 

UNISDR ARISE PH moves closer to achieving resiliency

“A Forum on Understanding Risk and Resilience” featured speakers (L-R): Office of Civil Defense deputy administrator for administration assistant secretary Krisoffer James Purisima, National Economic and Development Authority undersecretary Adoracion Navarro and National Panel of Technical Experts member Dr. Rosa Perez.

The Philippines is turning challenges into accomplishments as it continues to deal with natural disasters.

This was the assessment of experts during “A Forum on Understanding Risk and Resilience” held to mark the International Day of Disaster Reduction.

Undersecretary Adoracion Navarro of the National Economic and Development Authority cited the reduction in loss of human lives during recent calamities. “In terms of magnitude, the number of casualties from typhoon Ompong was only 79, unlike in previous strong typhoons where they reached thousands. This gives us a more positive view of how we are building a resilient nation,” she said.

AXA Philippines leads transformation of traditional HR practices

AXA Philippines, one of the country’s leading insurance companies, participated in the recent ASEAN HR Tech Venture Summit 2018 at the Shangri-La at the Fort, Bonifacio Global City. 

Chief human resources officer Jaspreet Kakar [in photo] spoke about creating an agile mindset and how it plays a role in ensuring that organizations continue to evolve –by focusing on its people rather than the processes. 

Stream music through your LED ceiling lamp

Upgrade your home with innovative lighting products from Nxled

Nowadays, multifunctional items that offer advanced technology and convenience are often found in modern homes. Make sure yours does not get left behind. Upgrade your home with high-quality, innovative products from Nxled, the next generation in lighting.

Install the Nxled Smart Ceiling Lamp, which, aside from lighting up the room, can stream music wirelessly via bluetooth through its built-in speaker—perfect for winding down after a long day’s work. You can even adjust its color temperature, from daylight to  warm white or cool white, depending on your mood. This multipurpose, decorative ceiling lamp with glittery effect boasts of a lifespan of up to 25,000 hours.

Stamp Fairtex to compete for One Super Series Muay Thai Atomweight World Title against Janet Todd at ONE: CALL TO GREATNESS in Singapore

The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced the main event for ONE: CALL TO GREATNESS, which is set for 22 February at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. ONE Super Series Kickboxing Atomweight World Champion Stamp Fairtex of Thailand will attempt to grab her second World Title when she competes against Janet Todd of the United States for the inaugural ONE Super Series Muay Thai Atomweight World Championship.

Ticket information for ONE: CALL TO GREATNESS is available at www.onefc.com.

Stamp began her ONE Championship run as a participant in Rich Franklin’s ONE Warrior Series. She competed in mixed martial arts and won her first professional bout by knockout in just 19 seconds. Leaving a lasting impression with her exceptional striking skills, Stamp was tapped to take part in the prestigious ONE Super Series soon thereafter.

Minor-friendly “ONCE UPON A DEADPOOL” opens in select PH Cinemas Nationwide on Jan. 16

Reimagined for the younger movie audience, Deadpool 2’s “Once Upon a Deadpool” is now rated PG by the local censors board (MTRCB) featuring an additional 20 minutes of new footage.   Kids below 13 years old can now watch the world’s favorite disreputable superhero on the big screen and enjoy it with the whole gang. 

Get ready to break the “Glass” at SM Cinema!

Master storyteller M. Night Shyamalan is back to shatter you with disturbing revelations and shocking plot twists in his latest masterpiece “Glass”.  Feel the thrill and experience the intensity of this action and suspense-filled film at SM Cinema, the largest film exhibitor in the country. 

Digital technology in building infrastructure

Hans T. Sy, chairman of the Executive Committee of SM Prime Holdings, Inc., delivered the keynote speech at the 44th National Convention and Technical Conference of the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE), held recently at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. 

Feel the Luxury at Director’s Club Cinema - The Podium

Be treated with a unique kind of comfort and luxury at Director’s Club by SM Cinema at The Podium, its newest location.  

Situated at the business district of Ortigas, Director’s Club Cinema The Podium will surely be a favorite hang-out spot for those who want to unwind while watching much-awaited blockbusters. Director’s Club Cinema The Podium offers a unique cinematic experience through extraordinary facilities and premium services that take movie watching to the next level.

OLX reveals most searched vehicles and motorcycles

Wondering which vehicles were trending in 2018? According to leading classifieds portal OLX, the Honda Civic and the Yamaha Mio are the most searched car and motorcycle models, respectively, from January to November 2018.

Known for its performance, durability and versatility, the Honda Civic has been a consistent most-searched vehicle on OLX and has remained as a popular choice in the pre-owned market. It can function as a daily driver and even as a race car. The Japanese car is also popular among enthusiasts who love to pimp their ride.

Prudence Foundation’s Cha-Ching highlighted in first BSP Financial Education Expo

Prudence Foundation Executive Director Marc Fancy presented Cha-Ching at the first BSP Financial Education Expo

British life insurer Pru Life UK’s community investment arm, Prudence Foundation, was featured in the recent Financial Education Stakeholders Expo 2018 of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas for its innovative financial literacy advocacy program, Cha-Ching Money Smart Kids.

The Expo, which gathered advocates of financial education from the public and private sectors, aims to provide a platform for the sharing of best practices and enhancement financial literacy among Filipinos, ultimately contributing to nation building. Topics discussed during the two-day event, held from November 27 to 28, included personal finance management, financial education through performing arts and board games, and financial education as corporate social responsibility.

Hideyuki "Andy" Hata named president of One Championship Japan

The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced the latest addition to its executive leadership team. Hideyuki ‘Andy’ Hata has been named President of ONE Championship, Japan. Andy will be responsible for overseeing operations in Japan, driving development and growth across all key metrics.

Chatri Sityodtong, Chairman and CEO of ONE Championship, stated: “I am thrilled to welcome Andy Hata to our leadership team at ONE Championship. Andy is a world-class business leader with a deep passion for sports and a desire to make a big impact on the world. He brings strong startup and global leadership experience, hands-on intellectual firepower, and a proven championship track record of commercial performance.”