Get Ready for Summer Play with SM Beauty

When was the last time you spent summer outside? Feels so long ago, doesn’t it? For the last two years, we were stuck at home with “summer activities” that are way less fun: Surfing the internet instead of waves and scrolling on our phones instead of strolling outside.

We know you miss the summer fun, But better and brighter days are here! Let SM Beauty help you press play on the best summer ever, whenever you want to and wherever you may be!

There are skincare, cosmetics, fragrance, haircare, personal care, and more! Hop on the latest trends and enjoy endless fun under the sun with this summer beauty bucket list:

More SPF, More Sun Time

Whether you’re going out or staying in, your skin is always exposed to the sun’s harmful UV rays. And that’s no fun! Too much exposure could lead to sun damage like sunburn and skin aging. So, make the most of your summer by putting on sunscreen faves with high SPF like ANESSA Perfect UV Sunscreen Mild Milk, Biiore UV Perfect Face Milk SPF50+, and Watsons Very High Protection Sunscreen White Face and Body Lotion SPF 50.

Let Skin Shine

This summer, embrace your natural skin texture by bringing out its best look through a simplified beauty routine with skinimalist products like Snailwhite Gold Advance Retinol Eye Cream, Collagen by Watsons White Regeneration Instant Finishing Cream, and Luxe Organix Miracle Repair Serum with Niacinamide.

Eye-catching Hair Colors

Summer’s the perfect time to try something new and exciting! And that begins at the top with your hair. Explore a variety of shades of brown, blonde, red, and more with tried and tested hair color brands like BeautyLabo, Excellence, and Bigen.

Embellished Eyes

Take a break from natural looks and go for something hotter. Add sparkle to your eyes with face gems and glitters from BYS, then finish off this bold look with products from Maybelline! Go ahead and play around—the goal here is to stand out!

Summer’s the best time to score these awesome beauty must-haves at SM Beauty! Discover more exciting products when you shop online at https://shopsm.com/collections/sm-beauty and enjoy a fun, worry-free shopping experience with our SM Beauty Personal Shoppers at bit.ly/SMBeautyOnViber or bit.ly/SMBeauty-CTD.

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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness movie review

I can't contain the excitement when I saw Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness especially when I saw it on IMAX. It is a surreal experience since IMAX has been not around in the last 2 years and it definitely gives a unique viewing experience for movies like Doctor Strange.

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness connects the story to Wanda, the powerful sorceress that uses the Darkhold to control the reality. It also opened up the portals to different universes that introduces us to different versions of our characters, and makes us think about alternate realities aside from what we're living in.

Speaking of which, previous Marvel series like WandaVision and What If...? and Spider-man No Way Home are must watch for you to understand the spirals of the new Doctor Strange movie. From the title itself, you would like to expect something but it gives you better material. Focusing on 3 main characters -- Doctor Strange, Wanda and new character America Chavez, this movie is already marvelous. Adding a special surprise called the Illuminati, we're about to see the exciting merging of various franchises in the whole Marvel Cinematic Universe -- something that most fans are really praying about. So should we be expecting more crossovers in the future? We hope so.

It is also a very emotional chapter for Wanda/Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen). Being a mother that was ripped off her loved ones over the last years starting with Pietro up to her kids, it really is a heartbreaking story. But we'll never know if this is the end of her narrative, and I'd love to see her more.

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is currently playing in theaters and on IMAX. Go see it.

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The Journey of the Hero Underdog in the Paws of Fury trailer

An unlikely hero rises when a town is in danger. Hank the dog defends the cats in this martial arts adventure by Paramount Pictures' Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank, coming to theaters this August 10.

A hard-on-his-luck hound Hank (Michael Cera) finds himself in a town full of cats who need a hero to defend them from a ruthless villain's (Ricky Gervais) evil plot to wipe their village off the map. With help from a reluctant teacher (Samuel L. Jackson) to train him, our underdog must assume the role of town samurai and team up with the villagers to save the day. The only problem… cats hate dogs! Also starring Mel Brooks, George Takei, Aasif Mandvi, Gabriel Iglesias, Djimon Hounsou, Michelle Yeoh, Kylie Kuioka, and Cathy Shim. Watch the trailer below:

Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank is distributed in the Philippines by Paramount Pictures through Columbia Pictures.

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"May" you enjoy these shows on Netflix

In the latest Netflix newsletter, we're counting down the days as Stranger Things Season 4 (Volume 1) drops on May 27th. Reel and real couple Kathniel's 2 Good 2 Be True will also be available in the app starting May 13.

Stranger Things Season 4 (Volume 1) - May 27

Rebel Wilson's comedy movie wherein she wakes up from a coma after 20 years and trying to get back on track by return to high school in Senior Year, also comes on May 13.

Senior Year - May 13

Kdrama lovers will have The Sound of Magic on May 6, the latest season of The Future Diary and coming soon, Welcome to Wedding Hell starring Lee Jin-Wook and Lee Yeon-Hee.

Watch the promotional video here and check out the full release schedule of shows here.

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Tadeo Paras: A Filipino who dreams of making Big in Fashion Photography

25-year old Filipino Tadeo Paras shares being a cinephile since his teenage years. After finishing his baccalaureate at De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, he flew to the States and pursued his master’s in business in San Diego, California where he took taking his master's and was doing part-time at a hotel.

His Fascination for Films.

His fascination for Western films began in high school. It was when he continued to watch and got curious about how they were able to create high-quality movies.

"I loved how stories are told [even] in fiction.” He said.

His passion for films even grew intense when he had the opportunity to do acting back in the country. His latest appearance was with ABS-CBN's top-rating revenge drama series--Wildflower (2018) with Maja Salvador in the lead role and the drama series--Nang Ngumiti ang Langit (2019) with Sophia Reola as the lead star."  

He lists Gordon von Steiner as one of his favorite filmmakers. Von Steiner has established himself as the most sought-after talent for top fashion brands. He has collaborated with Steven Meisel on films for Prada, Miu Miu, and Coach.

Studying filmmaking in the US?

Currently, Paras is learning more about filmmaking at Santa Monica College and looking to transfer to a more known film school in the future.

He pursues filmmaking since he wants to elevate Filipino films and the same time build a better foundation for his dream of becoming a photographer, too.

Depth and diversity are things that Tadeo wants for the Philippines. "Looking at the Western or other foreign films, they have good storytelling and diverse actors.

Since he dabbled into theater back then, he believed that the discipline he acquired in the industry would be an advantage to his film studies and photography.

"Helping them build the set even if I was an actor, knowing what the actors are feeling, being in the position they were in so I can connect with them more, it helps with my direction and resourcefulness."

Pride in his works.

Paras still has a lot of potential. All of his projects helped him in his journey to become a great artist.  His previous projects include Garth Garcia’s music video, Do You Miss Me, assisting One Down, Kumu USA, and Add Hiraya Media in their productions in Los Angeles.

He also photographed the Los Angeles Fashion Week last year, all of those and more. 

As a filmmaker, he has this vision and mission to share with his fellow 'kababayans,' "I always want to include my culture in the films that I will be making. 

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FRESH TIME with BT21 is back with its NEW All Day Fragrance Mist

The NEW BT21Fragrance Mists of Fresh Philippines has finally landed!! #GetScentimental with these 4 scents that will accompany you as you make new BT21 memories with your friends and family. These scents are sure to leave you with lasting impressions. Available in 4 collectible variants to choose from:

Stargazing - This citrus fragrance takes you to a summer escapade surrounded by tropical fruits drizziled with rich creamy vanilla.

Fire Eclipse - A fruity floral fragrance that will take you to a meadow of roses, berries, and ripe peaches, while basking in the scent of creamy vanilla.

Sweet Calypso - This earthly fragrance takes you to a field of mangoes and mandarin while dancing in a bouquet of sweet dainty jasmine.

Hazy Moon - This energizing fragrance takes you under two bountiful orange and peach trees right in the center of a colored field of full blossom freesias.

All these fragrance are travel-friendly, affordable and will surely radiate FRESHness all throughout the day! Add this to your OFFICIAL BT21 MERCH COLLECTION and get a chance to enjoy 10% for all Fragrance mists within the promo period May 2 -8, 2022 @watsonsph online.

To stay on-the-loop with the latest promos, deals, and products, don’t forget to follow FRESH PH’s official accounts on Facebook, Instagram, and check out their official e-commerce site, Fresh.PH. Indeed, BT21 lovers there will have something to look forward to in the coming days, so stay tuned!

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World Vision assists more than 300K children in 2021

Christian relief, development, and advocacy agency World Vision in the Philippines recently released its Year 2021 impact report highlighting milestones of directly assisting thousands of children and reaching millions of children through its various child-focused and community-based programs and advocacies implemented in over 30 provinces across the country.

World Vision National Director Rommel V. Fuerte shared, “In seeking and bearing witness to God’s kingdom, the ministry that we have built with all of our partners directly served more than 300,000 children by end of our fiscal year 2021. This is while the five national policies on child well-being World Vision has influenced to benefit more than 32 million children in the Philippines.”

“God has been faithful to each and every one of us for enabling us to do so much, despite the limitations and challenges in year 2021,” said Eduardo C. Jimenez , last year’s Chairman of the Board of Trustees for World Vision Development Foundation, Inc. “We praise Him for giving us the opportunity to work alongside thousands of partners and volunteers across the country to make this happen.”

Jimenez added that in alignment with the Philippine Development Plan and with the gracious support of donors, World Vision’s Health and Nutrition Program helped nourish 209,182 children aged below 17 years old, while its Education Program helped over 116,926 children, aged 5 to 17 years old, improve their learning outcomes.

In 2021, World Vision also relaunched its brand new child sponsorship campaign Chosen™, which aims to empower children to decide on their own and choose their child sponsors. One of the early takers for this campaign is supportive celebrity ambassador Nikki Gil. “The fact that I got to where I am today is a series of moments of being chosen first and foremost by God,” shares Gil on her experience with Chosen initiative. “There are times in our lives where we have limited choices. For children to be given the chance to choose who will journey with them to a brighter future --- that’s such a big deal. Through Chosen™, you’re giving children the power to choose. How empowering is that!”

However rough and challenging it has been due to the pandemic two years on, thousands of children in the Visayas including Sogod, Tabogon, Compostela, Liloan, and northern Cebu received learning and activity packs which include a small radio, COVID-19 reading materials, a storybook, and a set of play cards and school supplies to complement the government’s efforts to promote education despite the massive lockdowns implemented last year.

“It is our prayer that like Jeremiah who started young as a prophet, we too continue to heed God’s calling for us to be bearers of good news and doers of good deeds in this world,” added Fuerte.

Read World Vision’s 2021 Annual Report here: https://www.worldvision.org.ph/reports-and-researches/

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