Getting the BOQ Vaccination Certification for COVID-19

The government mandates that we should always submit our records for contact tracing purposes since we are still in a pandemic. But as the restrictions came to ease with the new Alert Level classifications, it would cause so much hassle to always log your name in different establishments. That's why they are now considering QR codes and vaccination cards as your pass when coming inside buildings and/or dining out.

But what about if you're travelling abroad? There is a single solution that is accepted by the World Health Organization (WHO) that should be adapted and accepted by all countries -- It's the Vaccination Certification card (VCC) that holds all your vaccination record so you will have a safe trip anywhere you go. This can be very useful to seafarers, travellers, basically everyone who has plans to go abroad. I already got mine and I'd like to share how you can have one too.

Of course, you have to secure your vaccination in your locality and an active passport. I recently got mine so I can use it as an additional ID and requirement for getting the VCC.

1. Go to icv.boq.ph to get an appointment. It's the official website for the Department of Health's Bureau of Quarantine.

2. Select your location, whether it's NCR, Luzon, Visayas or Mindanao. They have satellites that you can process your VCC.

3. Click on appointment. Look for the most convenient date and time for you. Read the Terms & Conditions and fill up all the information needed in the Individual Application form.

4. Your bill will be P300 plus processing fee depending on the payment method you chose. It also includes your chosen appointment date and time. Print the receipt and keep it until your appointment. It should contain the QR code that you need to present on-site. Also check your email regularly as they may send some announcements and changes in your appointment -- I initially booked at their Main Branch in Manila but I was transferred to Robinsons Place Manila which I think was more convenient.

5. Go to your appointment venue with your LGU's vaccination card and passport. You need to present these to the proctor where he/she will encode it in the system and for you to double check.

Then wait for about 5-10 mins in the final step and your name will be called with your VCC with all your records. You can already present this any where you're travelling. This record will also be reflected in vaxcert.doh.gov.ph in case you want to verify it online.

If you have any questions regarding your appointment or more, you can message them at BOQ Online Booking Support.

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N is for Netflix and November

Download Netflix now and subscribe as you don't want to miss these films and series this November.

Headlining next month's line up is the original and exclusive Red Notice starring Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds teaming up for a manhunt to find the world's most wanted thief (Gal Gadot). The movie premiers on Netflix starting November 12.

Andrew Garfield as Jonathan Larson (Tick, Tick.. BOOM!)

Meanwhile, have another musical dose from the directorial debut of Lin-Manuel Miranda in Jonathan Larson's Tick, Tick... BOOM! starring Andrew Garfield playing the late composer as he navigates on the struggles in life while dreaming to write what he thinks as the next greatest American musical. Witness the story on November 19.

Vanessa Hudgens comes in three in the Christmas rom-com fairytale The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star. Taking on 3 delightful roles with Remy Hii, Nick Sagar and Sam Palladio. The search for a Christmas relic begins November 18.

Season sequels of Narcos: Mexico, The Good Doctor and Keeping Up with the Kardashians are also up this November for you to follow your favorite series. Watch the full offering trailer below.

Visit this album and see the full list of movies and series to watch on Netflix this November.

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Usher in Christmas with Holiday Hues from SM Home

The season is closely coming in and we're feeling it already in the halls of SM Home. It's the time again to get creative with Christmas decorations, and different hues and themes add a contemporary touch to your homes and celebrations.

This year, Frosty White, Classic Red, Blush Luxe, and Dusk are SM Home’s four main color themes to bring the holidays to our homes.

With probably the widest assortment of décor in town, and more than 500 ornaments to choose from, SM Home shares with us some imaginative ways- and colors - to celebrate all that is inspired, inventive, and innovative.

• Frosty White. A white palette makes your fir or frosted-berry tree merry and magical. Deck your tree with sparkly silver and white ornaments, blended with luxurious ribbons to create a cozy, snowy and wintry wonderland. Also, add some dazzle it with some glittered snowmen and penguin plushies.
  
  
   
  
  
• Classic Red. Create a cozy and casual holiday living room with classic reds that never go out of style. Add shades of white, and don’t forget a bit of sparkle for added flair. Nutcracker toy soldiers, potted berry trees, wreaths and Christmas trees, snow globes, and miniature vintage villages will help showcase a traditional holiday scene at home.
  
  
  
  
  
• Blush Luxe. Metallic hues make an elegant and polished holiday look. This year, add a rosy palette update of white and blush pink into your Christmas design. Glam up your tabletop with Nordic Gonk plushies or Pink Angel dolls for your little girl’s dreamy Christmas.
  
  
   
  
  
• Dusk. Bring in the cozy cabin and rustic vibe with a twist by decking out your tree with copper, blues, and other jewel tones ornaments. Add some neutral-toned reindeers and burlap Christmas trees for more green and neutral vibes.
  
  
   

Check out the latest SM Home Christmas catalog and shop online with The SM Store website

www.thesmstore.com or via the SM Store’s Call to Deliver services #143SM (#14376). For more

info and updates, follow them at SM Home at the SM Store in Instagram or visit thesmstore.com website.

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*A QUIET PLACE 2* to storm PH theaters on November 10

Following the blockbuster film, A Quiet Place 2 also to get theatrical release here in the Philippines starting November 10. The film is distributed by Paramount Pictures through Columbia Pictures Philippines.

The film starring Emily Blunt, Cillian Murphy, Millicent Simmonds, Noah Jupe, Djimon Hounsou, and John Krasinski takes the audience from the terrifying events at the home of the Abbotts to a more dangerous outside world where they'll face horrors beyond alien invasion and human threats.

John Krasinski and Emily Blunt both agree that moviegoers need to experience A Quiet Place 2 in theaters as it was designed for the big screen, and it will be more exciting to watch it in the dark and "you will jump and leap in horror and excitement."

Watch the official trailer of A Quiet Place 2 below.

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Treasure hunting is on in the first trailer of UNCHARTED

Based on one of the best-selling, most critically acclaimed video game series of all time, Uncharted introduces audiences to the young street-smart Nathan Drake (Tom Holland) and showcases his first treasure hunting adventure with wisecracking partner Victor “Sully” Sullivan (Mark Wahlberg). In an action-adventure epic that spans the globe, the two go in dangerous pursuit of “the greatest treasure never found” while also tracking clues that may lead to Nathan’s long-lost brother.

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.

In Philippine cinemas 2022, Uncharted will be distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International.

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DUNE to hit big screens in the Philippines starting November 10

After more than a year of spending at home, the Philippines will again experience the big screen starting with Warner Bros. Pictures' Dune on November 10.

Director Denis Villenueve says "The epic adventure has been made, designed and dreamed to be seen on the big screen. Directing the movie adaptation of Frank Herbert’s seminal bestseller, Dune is considered one of the most influential books of the 20th century and credited with inspiring many of the greatest films of all time.

A mythic and emotionally charged hero’s journey, “Dune” tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, who must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet’s exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence—a commodity capable of unlocking humanity’s greatest potential—only those who can conquer their fear will survive.

When it came to casting the many roles, Villeneuve and the producers assembled an astonishing list of actors to fill the coveted roles, including Timothée Chalamet as our hero, Paul Atreides, alongside Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, Zendaya, Jason Momoa, Javier Bardem, David Bautista and many more. Watch the cast invite everyone to see Dune on the big screen.

Only in cinemas starting Nov. 10, “Dune” is distributed in the Philippines by Warner Bros. Pictures, a WarnerMedia Company.

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5 Korean Rom-Coms to watch on Viu

Boost up your serotonin with 5 funny and kilig Korean rom-coms before we gear up for another Viu original series Now, We are Breaking Up with Song Hye Kyo and Jong Ki Yong. 

Here are the 5 Korean romcoms to binge on Viu.

Coffee Prince

The first Korean series where I get to know Gong Yoo who plays a rich businessman who meets Yoo Eun Hye who pretends to be a man to work in his cafe. The two develop romantic feelings to each other without knowing Yoo Eun Hye's real personality.

My Love From The Star

An extraterrestrial love story that gained success and had remakes in Indonesia and here in the Philippines. Kim Soo Hyun and Jun Ji Hyun play on elements of fantasy, mystery and romance to make our hearts flutter.

Her Private Life

An art curator ensures in hiding her personality as a fangirl until the art director comes into the picture. Park Min Young and Kim Jae Wook gives us a glimpse on fangirling which many can relate to.

Fight For My Way

MMA fighter Park Seo Joon inspires in this coming of age story. This high-rating series with Kim Ji Woon provided us with lifelong lessons to uphold in the future.

Mr. Queen

An arrogant and modern chef transported to the Joseon period as a future Queen was definitely a hilarious take. Shin Hye Sun and Kim Jong Hyun portraying their characters guarantees a laugh in every second.

Now that you're done with these Viu recommendations, you will be ready to watch Now, We are Breaking Up. Check out the trailer here.

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GHOSTBUSTERS: Afterlife reveals main trailer

Moving into a new home reveals new connections and discovers legends that have long been forgotten. In Ghostbusters: Afterlife, a single mother and her kids uncover their connections to the original ghostbusters and unleashes the evil that their grandfather left behind.

The next chapter in the Ghostbusters universe features Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace and Paul Rudd. Ghostbusters: Afterlife’s executive producers are Dan Aykroyd, Gil Kenan, Jason Blumenfeld, Michael Beugg. Watch the main trailer below:

Ghostbusters: Afterlife also sat on the panel at the New York Comic-Con. Fans came in their Ghostbusters cosplays and got a chance to an exclusive screening of the movie.

Ghostbusters fans in the NYCC

Finn Wolfhard in the NYCC panel

Ghostbusters: Afterlife will come in theaters soon. Distributed by Columbia Pictures.

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The Batman main trailer released in DC Fandome

Last weekend's DC Fandome was filled with exciting upcoming releases starting with the main trailer of The Batman starring Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne aka the Dark Knight.

We're picking up a few more characters here, Zoë Kravitz (“Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald,” “Mad Max: Fury Road”) as Selyna Kyle aka Catwoman, Paul Dano (“Love & Mercy,” “12 Years a Slave”) as Edward Nashton; Jeffrey Wright (the “Hunger Games” films) as the GCPD’s James Gordon; John Turturro (the “Transformers” films) as Carmine Falcone; Peter Sarsgaard (“The Magnificent Seven,” “Black Mass”) as Gotham D.A. Gil Colson; Barry Keoghan (“Dunkirk”) as Officer Stanley Merkel; Jayme Lawson (“Farewell Amor”) as mayoral candidate Bella Reál; with Andy Serkis (the “Planet of the Apes” films, “Black Panther”) as Alfred; and Colin Farrell (“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” “Dumbo”) as Oswald Cobblepot. Watch the trailer below.

This Batman does not know how to dodge a bullet!

“The Batman” is set to open in theaters soon in select 3D and 2D and IMAX theaters and will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures. Check out also the new posters featuring The Batman and Riddler.

 

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Prepare to Scream while resurrecting the past

The terrifying phone call comes back.

Twenty-five years after a streak of brutal murders shocked the quiet town of Woodsboro, a new killer has donned the Ghostface mask and begins targeting a group of teenagers to resurrect secrets from the town’s deadly past. Neve Campbell (“Sidney Prescott”), Courteney Cox (“Gale Weathers”) and David Arquette (“Dewey Riley”) return to their iconic roles in “Scream” alongside Melissa Barrera, Kyle Gallner, Mason Gooding, Mikey Madison, Dylan Minnette, Jenna Ortega, Jack Quaid, Marley Shelton, Jasmin Savoy Brown, and Sonia Ammar.

Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox

“Scream” is directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler Gillett of the filmmaking group Radio Silence (“Ready or Not,” “V/H/S”), executive produced by Kevin Williamson, Chad Villella, Gary Barber, Peter Oillataguerre, Ron Lynch, Cathy Konrad, Marianne Maddalena; produced by William Sherak, James Vanderbilt, Paul Neinstein.

The film is written by James Vanderbilt & Guy Busick, based on the characters created by Kevin Williamson.

“Scream” is a long-running genre-busting horror franchise which generated four feature films including “Scream” (1996), “Scream 2” (1997), “Scream 3” (2000) and “Scream 4” (2011). Directed by famed “maestro of horror,” the late Wes Craven, the films went on to gross more than $600 million in worldwide box office receipts. Williamson wrote the original film as well as “Scream 2” and “Scream 4.”

“Scream” is distributed by Paramount Pictures through Columbia Pictures. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/paramountpicsph/; Twitter at www.twitter.com/paramountpicsph/; Instagram at www.instagram.com/paramountpicsph/ and YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsZ7igjHZB-5k8DDM7ilVJw. Connect with #ScreamMovie and tag paramountpicsph

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SM Foundation and UNIQLO Philippines improve health facility in Montalban

SM Foundation (SMFI), in partnership with UNIQLO Philippines, announced today that the newly improved Montalban Infirmary Hospital was turned over to the local government unit and people of Rodriguez, Rizal on October 14, 2021.

Now ready to provide quality healthcare services, the health facility now boasts the following improvements: patients waiting lounge, reception area, out-patient department, male and female wards, pharmacy, emergency room, treatment area, birthing facility, mobile play cabinet for children, and a laboratory - all stocked with basic medical equipment.

Patients’ ward

Nurses’ Station

Medical laboratory

UNIQLO Philippines Chief Operating Officer Masayoshi Nakamura underscored the importance of collaborative efforts in bringing social good to grassroots communities, “Today, we are pleased to open the health clinic that we constructed in partnership with SM Foundation. UNIQLO is grateful and honored to play a role in improving the health infrastructure in your area. Through our partnership efforts, we hope to uplift the people living in your community and ensure that everyone has access to primary medical care.”

This was seconded by SMFI Executive Director for Health and Medical Programs Connie Angeles, “At SM Foundation, we believe that working alone as a single entity yields lesser benefits than when working together as a team. The formation of partnerships through our multi-sector approach has played a very significant role in our CSR programs. Such partnerships bring businesses, people and organizations together in order to achieve our social good goals.”

Angeles further expressed her gratitude to UNIQLO for this sustained collaboration, “There is much more that needs to be done, but with partners like UNIQLO, we at SM Foundation are confident that we will be able to attain our social good goals sooner rather than later. Thank you, UNIQLO, for spreading social good with us through this project!”

Empowering the frontliners
The newly improved Montalban Infirmary Hospital boosts the capacity of the frontliners in protecting the community from various health threats, especially during the pandemic.

Through this social development project, the health center was able to transition to the new normal.

“Our medical frontliners must be supported by a strong medical infrastructure, which in turn, will ensure the welfare of the patients and communities that they serve. We hope that through this project with UNIQLO, we are able to provide our medical frontliners with a fully equipped medical infrastructure that will empower them to spread social good through health and wellness,” Angeles said.

Aside from the Montalban Infirmary Hospital, UNIQLO Philippines and SM Foundation are also set to launch and turn over six improved health centers in the months to come.

SM Foundation, through its Health and Medical Programs, upgrades public health centers in its host communities, complemented by its medical caravans across the country. To date, it has renovated more than 170 health and wellness centers and served more than 1.1 million patients during its medical missions.

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PETA Theater's Under My Skin steps into streaming platform

Not long after it started playing at the PETA Theater, Under My Skin was forced to close because of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. The advocacy play written by Rody Vera and directed by Melvin Lee comes into a revival to pursue information drive on understanding the HIV epidemic and to encourage a support system in the community for people living with HIV (PLHIV+).

Under My Skin is an anthology on the lives of PLHIV+ and narrates how a person gets it, how it changes the lifestyle and opens our eyes to how we can fight the stigma and support the person as he faces this great obstacle.

Now with the concerns of the pandemic, Under My Skin will be available for streaming via Ticket2Me.net. Running from November 26-28 and November 30 to December 5, coinciding with World AIDS Day on December 1. It will now be available to more audiences all over the world in the pursuit of reaching out to educate the whole community.

The Under My Skin streaming cast is lead by Ms. Cherry Pie Picache as Dr. Gemma Almonte, an epidemyologist understanding the spread of the HIV virus. She is joined by Eko Baquial, Gio Gahol, Mike Liwag, Jarred Jaicten, Kitsi Pagaspas, Dylan Ray Talon, Dudz Teraña, She Maala, Bene Manaois, Erold Enriquez, Jason Barcial, Joseph Madriaga, Rach Gimpes, Reggie Ondevilla, Roy Dahildahil, Gerard Dy, and Ekis Gimenez to complete the ensemble.

Under My Skin - Cherry Pie Picache

Under My Skin - Ensemble

Under My Skin was also cited to many awards in last year's Gawad Buhay awards including Outstanding Play, Outstanding Stage Direction for a Play for Melvin Lee, Female Lead Performance for a Play for Ms Cherry Pie Picache and Roselyn Perez, Female Featured Performance in a Play for Lotlot Bustamante, Kitsi Pagaspas, Gold Villar-Lim and Male Featured Performance in a Play for Eko Baquial, Anthony Falcon, Gio Gahol, Dylan Talon, and Dudz Teraña.

Tickets are now on sale via Ticket2Me.net or you can go to bit.ly/undermyskinonline. Tickets are at P180 for livestreaming or P250 for video-on-demand. You may also get from show buyers listed below.

Under My Skin is an original production of PETA (Philippine Educational Theater Association) in partnership with LoveYourself, The Red Whistle and Unilab.

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The end is coming in the teaser of Money Heist Season 5

"In the last few hours, I have lost some very important people, and I am not going to let anyone else die for this heist,” assures The Professor (Álvaro Morte). Tokyo (Úrsula Corberó) is dead and the enemy, wounded yet more dangerous than ever, is still inside the Bank of Spain. 

Today Netflix debuted the first look image and teaser for Volume 2 of Money Heist Part 5, which will be released globally on December 3rd. These are the five final episodes which will mark the end of the heist. Watch the teaser here.

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Home Sweet Home Alone coming to Disney+

The trailer for Disney+’s all-new adventure comedy “Home Sweet Home Alone” is here! The reimagining of the beloved holiday film franchise will debut November 12, 2021 exclusively on Disney+.

“Home Sweet Home Alone” stars Ellie Kemper, Rob Delaney, Archie Yates, Aisling Bea, Kenan Thompson, Tim Simons, Pete Holmes, Devin Ratray, Ally Maki, and Chris Parnell. The film is directed by Dan Mazer from a screenplay by Mikey Day & Streeter Seidell, story by Mikey Day & Streeter Seidell and John Hughes based on a screenplay by John Hughes. Hutch Parker, p.g.a. and Dan Wilson, p.g.a. produce, with Jeremiah Samuels serving as executive producer.

If you're looking for a touch of the original Home Alone franchise, we've been served with a McCallister element in the middle of the trailer. The police officer is Buzz McCallister, Kevin's brother which played by Devin Ratray. He reprises the role as a grown up policeman 31 years later.

Buzz McCallister

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Up close look for the new Eternals character posters

For another set of Eternals posters from Marvel, we're seeing an up-close look at the characters. See the photos below. They also feature their names and are surrounded by either orbs or powers that they possess.

 

 

 

 

 

Marvel's Eternals comes to theaters in November 5, in 3D and IMAX.

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