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June 14, 2017

DESPICABLE ME 3 movie review


What's not to love about Despicable Me 3? The minions, Lucy and the girls are with Gru redefine his nature as a true villain as he traces his roots meeting the long lost twin brother Dru. Together they will bring down a heist caused by an 80s bad boy Balthazar Bratt. Despicable Me 3 opens in theaters June 14.
Prepare for dated laugh as it was more humorous for the adults than for the kids. Watching it last night had more appeal to the adults with the 80s-themed music and inserts that will transport you through time. Balthazar Bratt (Trey Parker) makes your imaginations into reality with all the gigantic robots that try to destroy entire cities with its laser eyebeams -- just like in the old Japanese shows.
Margo is probably going through puberty. Agnes still dreams of unicorns are true and her adorable cheeks still captures the hearts of every one. Edith is somewhere in between that will support any of her sisters but still has a huge chunk of childhood in her. Good that there's Lucy to watch over them, coping with the whole parenting thing that relates to all first time mothers undergoing the process.

Of couse, we don't forget he minions now led by a new character, Mel, who initiated a union against Gru as they missed being bad and helping Gru in heists. The potatoes found themselves in new experiences and soon they'll discover they can survive without a boss but still returns to him because they just missed him.
Gru and Dru finding each other will just connect it to the feels of having a sibling. An adjustment period was just too short since they still had their villainous blood in them that had bonded them right there and then. Somehow the movie fails to give emotional connection on this aspect as you can only tune in to resolving the problem caused by Balthazar.
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June 11, 2017

BusinessWorld launches SparkUp for young entrepreneurs and investors



BusinessWorld, the country's leading business newspaper, has began embracing the digital age for years now. And in its 30th anniversary, it engages on the young market, in the evolution of the collegiate dialogue BusinessWorld Student Forum to Bworld University and now SparkUp -- an online platform that guides millennials to properly use money and put it to good use with entrepreneurship.
The direction for a digital-first multimedia platform came from Lucien C. Dy Tioco, Executive Vice-President of Philippine Star Media Group, which BusinessWorld is part of. “SparkUp will prove to be a useful platform for business-minded millennials and centennials because it will not only serve as a source of business knowledge, but also a community where they can share ideas and inspire each other to turn business concepts into reality,” he said.
SparkUp also releases a quarterly magazine that features a thorough discussion of topics reflected on the online platform. To further guide you on the content of SparkUp, they also released themes that will make your browsing much easier:
SparkUp desktop
#MoneyMonday – Tips on money management, with the latest news on saving, investing, and spending;
#TrendingTuesday – Insights on the latest trends and their impact on entrepreneurs and consumers;
#WorkingWednesday – Workplace stories and tips for the Gen Y and Gen Z's work ethics and career outlooks;
#TakeoverThursday – An insider tour of a day in the life of the members of the Sparkommunity;
#FreshFriday – Stories on the lighter side of business

Inspiring the young entrepreneurial spirit are Sparkfluencers who discuss money and business matters which give insights for the rising Sparkommunity. In definition, Sparkommunity is both the online and offline group that are lead to the common goal of BW to inform the young ones in the field of business. They also conduct entrepreneurial summits, pocket forums, campus activations, start-up competitions, and case-study activities. These will enable members of the Sparkommunity to learn, meet up, network, and find potential partners.
SparkUp Mobile
To know more about SparkUp, visit www.sparkup.ph and follow @SparkUpPH in Instagram and Facebook. For inquiries, e-mail hello@sparkup.ph

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June 10, 2017

the wonderful kingdom of Wakanda in Black Panther trailer


Marvel is already on Phase 3 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and they will be bringing T'Challa and the advanced hidden world of Wakanda in the released trailer of Black Panther.
T'Challa (Chadwick Boseman) makes his debut in Captain America: Civil War in 2016 and assumes his father's throne. But when a powerful old enemy reappears, T’Challa’s mettle as king—and Black Panther—is tested when he is drawn into a formidable conflict that puts the fate of Wakanda and the entire world at risk. Faced with treachery and danger, the young king must rally his allies and release the full power of Black Panther to defeat his foes and secure the safety of his people and their way of life.


The film is directed by Ryan Coogler and produced by Kevin Feige with Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Nate Moore, Jeffrey Chernov and Stan Lee serving as executive producers. Ryan Coogler & Joe Robert Cole wrote the screenplay.

See Black Panther in theaters, February 2018.

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June 9, 2017

a trip to the Land of the Dead in Disney Pixar's Coco


Disney and Pixar prepares us to be enchanted in to the Land of the Dead in the latest trailer of Coco. This new touching feature opens in theaters November 22 in 3D.
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The animated adventure which follows a young aspiring musician and a charming trickster on an extraordinary journey through the Land of the Dead.

Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel (voice of newcomer Anthony Gonzalez) dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz (voice of Benjamin Bratt). Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector (voice of Gael García Bernal), and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history.

Watch the trailer below:


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June 2, 2017

CAREDIVAS pays tribute to OFWs in new run



The Philippine Educational Theater Association or PETA remembers our beloved OFWs in this rerun of the widely-acclaimed musical, CareDivas which will play starting June 24 to July 30 at the PETA Theater Center. It is a big partnership with the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) in spearheading the project once again and in celebration of the International Migrants Day on Jun 8, selected families of OFWs will get the chance to watch this moving musical to give a better understanding of the life of an OFW. Care Divas is one of the productions coming back this year in celebration of PETA's 50th anniversary.

Chelsea, Shai, Kyla, Jonee and Thalia are back to show us the adventures, and help us understand the situation and hardships of the OFWs since they may be our relatives and loved ones. CareDivas includes a powerhouse cast of theater actors: PETA artists Melvin Lee, Vince De Jesus, Ron Alfonso, Dudz Teraña, Jerald Napoles, Jason Barcial, Phil Noble, Buddy Caramat, Gio Gahol, Joan Bugcat, Eric Dela Cruz, Joseph Madriaga, and Gold Villar; plus guest artists Eko Baquial, Ricci Chan, Paul Holme, Sherry Lara, Thou Reyes, Leo Rialp, Dom Miclat-Jansen and Myke Salomon.

Hear the moving songs from Vince De Jesus while we all laugh, cry and love the Care Divas in this spectacular production.


Care Divas is showing from June 24 until July 30 at the PETA Theater Center. For inquiries and ticket reservations, contact PETA Marketing and Public Relations Office at Tel. No. 725-6244, petatheater@gmail.com or Ticket World at 891-9999, www.ticketworld.com.ph.
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May 27, 2017

A more natural but effective skin care at Kutis Filipina



We've been accustomed to many skin care products but all seems not to really work for our covers. Worse, they consume our money, thanks to the brilliance of marketing that deceives us of the so-called "benefits" of using such items in the market. How would you like to save your skin naturally and your bank account without the harmful effects of chemicals found in each bottle or cream or cosmetics?

Dr. Laurence Mil Tan, aesthetic doctor of Kutis Filipina, believes that only washing with water can do the trick. He explained to me, backed up with research and first-hand observations, comparing the effects of just water to adding soap, cleansers, etc. may affect the skin's composition and its structure based upon frequent usage. Better is that how much will I able to save by putting out products which in fact are not really advisable.

But Dr Tan is offering something that can repair and clean our skin naturally and will not harm it. Since every body has a different skin type, he gives customized and friendly advise on how to return to a natural state of your skin. And guess what, it can erase all your consumption to the harmful chemicals found in beauty soaps, alcohol-based cleansers, cosmetics, etc.

He offers the Kutis Filipina Membership card which is only  Php 9,800 for the whole year. Each visit, you will undergo cleansing, facial treatment and something that you have to try: Photo Dynamic Therapy (PDT), silk peel and others, depending on your skin's needs. This membership is applicable to both men and women and can be used at the newly-renovated Kutis Filipina branch in Gil Fernando Ave, Marikina City. If you compare all your expenses with soaps, cleansers, moisturizers, facial treatments, etc, you'll be surprised of the difference in costs.
There are 3 types of PDT and each session lasts for only 15-30 mins, depending on your needs based on the assessment:
Red for Anti-Aging
Blue for Anti-Bacterial
Purple for Combination Treatment
I've also got to try the Dermal Infusion. This is a less-abrasive procedure than Diamond Peel and plus it injects vitamins that makes the skin recover from dullness and healthier with every use. You have to attend a weekly treatment for best results. Of course, you also have to do your part of washing your face regularly with water and do not let your face be exposed under the sun.
Dermal Infusion machine (Silk Peel)
All these are inclusive to the Php 9,800 membership card and for you who is a beauty enthusiast and a believer of naturally beautiful and healthy skin. Members can also get 20% discount on regular services and products on their birthday. They also get to enjoy 5% discount on regular services and products all year round. The membership card is for one person only and is not transferrable. For more information, you can call telephone nos. 0917 503 8784 or (02) 646 0807.

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May 24, 2017

SPIDER-MAN Homecoming gets new poster and releases new trailer


I love that "autofit" function in Spider-Man's suit. Peter Parker, Iron Man and Vulture clash in the latest poster of Spider-Man Homecoming which will be in theaters, July 7.
Marvel Studios also released the newest trailer which can be viewed below. Spider-Man gets a video selfie while in battle during Captain America: Civil War. Vulture also gets more airtime so we can learn about him more.

Directed by Jon Watts and produced by Kevin Feige and Amy Pascal, the screenplay is by Jonathan Goldstein & John Francis Daley and Jon Watts & Christopher Ford and Chris McKenna & Erik Sommers, based on the Marvel comic book by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko.

Spider-Man: Homecoming is distributed in the Philippines by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International.

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