​​LG Re-Imagines the Holidays With New Refrigerator Models

It’s no surprise that the holiday season is a favorite among Filipinos. Especially in the new normal, it’s the perfect time to celebrate and rekindle relationships to make up for lost time. House gatherings, no matter how big or small, whether with friends or family, are sure to be aplenty. However, with all the food and leftovers during the holidays, you’ll need a ref that’s up to the task.

Mr. Sungjae Kim, LG Philippines Managing Director with Ms. Iza Calzado

L-R: Mr. Jun Lee, Product Director for Home Appliances, Ms. Iza Calzado with Mr. Sungjae Kim, LG Philippines Managing Director

Knowing the Filipino’s penchant for hosting parties, LG recently hosted an event focused on the South Korean brand’s newest refrigerators, which are perfect home upgrades for the holiday season. The highlight of the afternoon was the LG InstaView Side-by-Side Refrigerator, which boasts of an Instaview Panel that is 23% larger than its predecessor. Knock twice and you’ll see what’s inside. If you do decide to grab something, the popular door-in-door feature gives you easy access to frequently used items without needing to open the whole door and letting warm air rush inside.

 

The LG InstaView also offers key LG innovations such as LinearCooling^TM for sealing in freshness and reducing temperature fluctuations, DoorCooling^+TM for fast and even performance, and UVnanoTM which automatically reduces 99.99% of bacteria from the water nozzle with UV light.

The event, which was hosted by new LG brand ambassador Iza Calzado, also featured other refrigerators for different markets and use cases. The hosts highlighted the RVS-Q245NS, an even bigger Instaview model, the RVT-B149BS and the RVT-B145PZ, two similar, high-performance top freezers with a sleek and modern silhouette that fits any lifestyle, and the RVT-B119DG, which is the perfect ref for smaller spaces.

Mr. Jillian Yap, LG Refrigerators Senior Product Manager and Ms. Iza Calzado checking out the LG Instaview Refrigerator

Another segment during the event focused on what a smarthome is and how it works. Representatives from LG demonstrated how you can control different home appliances on your mobile phone with just one app. Even if you’re away, you can also receive remote notifications on your mobile phone and control the appliances remotely. They also showed how the different LG smart appliances can be monitored through the Home Dashboard on LG TVs.

 

LG’s Managing Director Mr. Sungjae Kim was in a festive mood during the event, saying “We at LG know how much Filipinos love Christmas time and how it’s the season to reward the family or one’s self with much needed tech upgrades…With LG, it’s never too early to get your Christmas wishlist.”

Mr. Sungjae Kim, LG Philippines Managing Director

Reimagine the holidays and upgrade your home with the latest and greatest from LG. To know more about LG’s offerings, visit the official website at https://lg.com/ph and follow their social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram. You may also check out LG’s official flagship stores in Lazada and Shopee.

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MAGIC MIKE's LAST DANCE teases finale of the sexy trilogy

The creative team behind the first film “Magic Mike,” which garnered praise from critics and audiences alike, has reunited to create the magic again in “Magic Mike’s Last Dance”: Channing Tatum reprises his role as Mike Lane and Steven Soderbergh returns to the helm with a script from Reid Carolin, who also wrote the first two films. And starring alongside Tatum is Salma Hayek Pinault (“House of Gucci,” “Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard”).

“Magic” Mike Lane (Tatum) takes to the stage again after a lengthy hiatus, following a business deal that went bust, leaving him broke and taking bartender gigs in Florida. For what he hopes will be one last hurrah, Mike heads to London with a wealthy socialite (Hayek Pinault) who lures him with an offer he can’t refuse…and an agenda all her own. With everything on the line, once Mike discovers what she truly has in mind, will he—and the roster of hot new dancers he’ll have to whip into shape—be able to pull it off?

The film’s producers are Nick Wechsler, Gregory Jacobs, Tatum, Carolin and Peter Kiernan. Julie M. Anderson serves as executive producer.

Also starring with Tatum and Hayek Pinault are Ayub Khan Din (“Ackley Bridge”), newcomer Jemelia George, Juliette Motamed (“We Are Lady Parts”) and Vicki Pepperdine (“Johnny English Strikes Again”).

Soderbergh’s creative team behind the scenes includes production designer Pat Campbell (“The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself”), costume designer Christopher Peterson (“The Irishman”) and music supervisor Season Kent (“KIMI,” “Let Them All Talk”), with choreography by Alison Faulk and Luke Broadlick, both part of the “Magic Mike” franchise.

A Warner Bros. Pictures Presentation, “Magic Mike’s Last Dance” slides into theaters across the Philippines beginning this February 2023.

Just in time for Valentine’s Day 2023 comes the third installment of the blockbuster “Magic Mike” film franchise, the musical comedy “Magic Mike’s Last Dance.” Check out the film’s official trailer below.

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Christmas at the Top

A Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony kicked off this year's most festive season at Amiya Raya.

Held on November 12 at Club Vihara, lot owners and guests of this developing highland community were also treated to a Holiday Musical Concert that featured choirs from the local Diocesan Shrine and Parish of the Nuestra Senora De Aranzazu, the San Pedro Calungsod Choir (SPCC) and the Nuestra Señora de Aranzazu Ensemble (ENSA), who performed their renditions of well-loved Christmas songs such as Diwa ng Pasko, Come All Ye Faithful, Magdiwang, Magpuri, Gumising, Pasko Na, Sinto Ko, Joy To The World, and Tuloy Na Tuloy Pa Rin Ang Pasko, among others. The concert was followed by the ceremonial lighting of the community's 15-foot candy-themed Christmas tree. The event was capped off by a fireworks display against the Metro Manila skyline.

Join this exclusive residential enclave in San Mateo, Rizal that is only a 15-minute drive from the city, making it close to places of interests such as schools, churches, malls, and government offices. For inquires, visit their website www.amiyaraya.com.ph or @AmiyaRayaOfficialPage on Facebook.

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Dulaang UP makes a comeback with Floy Quintos' The Reconciliation Dinner

The stage is set for Dulaang UP’s comeback with 45th Theatre Season opener, THE RECONCILIATION DINNER, a new one-act play by Floy Quintos, directed by Dexter M. Santos.

THE RECONCILIATION DINNER is a dark comedy about friends trying to heal unspoken hurts, suspicions, disbelief about the choices of those they thought they knew well. In light of the 2022 elections, how well do we really know those we hold dear? And how far are we willing to go to overlook the choices they make?

The production boasts a powerhouse ensemble of actors led by Stella Cañete-Mendoza and Frances Makil-Ignacio. They are joined by regulars in the Philippines theatre scene including Randy Medel Villarama, Jojo Cayabyab, Nelsito Gomez, Hariette Mozelle, and Phi Palmos.

Frances Makil-Ignacio

Stella Ca˜nete-Mendoza

Joining Quintos and Santos on their sixth theatre collaboration (previous works include The Kundiman Party, Angry Christ, Ang Huling Lagda ni Apolinario Mabini, Ang Nawalang Kapatid, and Collection) are Charles Yee (set), Mitoy Sta. Ana (costume), Loren Rivera (lights), Arvy Dimaculangan (sounds), Steven Tansiongco (video and poster), and Jojit Lorenzo (photography).

THE RECONCILIATION DINNER runs from November 18 to November 20 at the UP Theater Main Hall Stage, UP Diliman, Quezon City. Tickets are available via Ticket2Me (https://ticket2me.net/e/36022). The production will also have a limited video-on-demand release via Ticket2Me.

November 18 (Friday), 7:30 PM

November 19, (Saturday), 10:30 AM

November 19 (Saturday), 3:00 PM

November 19 (Saturday), 7:30 PM

November 20 (Sunday), 10:30 AM

November 20 (Sunday), 3:00 PM

November 20 (Sunday), 7:30 PM

For ticket inquiries and sponsorship, you may email us at dulaangup.upd@up.edu.ph or message our Facebook Page: Dulaang Unibersidad ng Pilipinas (DUP Official Page).

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SM City Masinag celebrates a Merry and Bright Christmas

It is that time of the year again when everyone gathers at SM City Masinag to light up the annual giant Christmas display at the mall atrium.

Aptly called Merry and Bright Christmas, SM City Masinag illuminates the entire mall highlighting an amazing Christmas centerpiece that features a towering 20-feet royal gazebo and an abundantly adorned Christmas Tree on top of it. The centerpiece greenery is decked out with poinsettias, Christmas trees and fluttery park lights that complete a beautiful indoor garden scenery. I and my mom took the opportunity to take our photos in the wonderful display.

The launch highlights a ceremonial lighting ceremony with local officials led Antipolo City Councilor Susan Say and Bgy. Mayamot Kagawad Arvie Reyes-Regino. They are joined by SM Supermalls Senior AVP Johanna Rupisan, Regional Operations Manager Chris Martin Coquia, SM City Masinag Mall Manager April Duques Bulanon and Assistant Mall Manager Sean Arroyo. The talented performers from Madison Events entertain guests with a Christmas musical.

“To see families and friends gather round our annual Christmas centerpiece makes us beam with happiness as we know we become part of their Holiday memories when they take pictures at our mall displays. We are thankful that we get to do this again for our shoppers especially after the limiting years we endure because of the pandemic. We hope that our offerings and attractions here at the mall make their Holidays this year more meaningful,” says April Duques Bulanon, Mall Manager of SM City Masinag.

Starting October 29, 2022, SM City Masinag is again launching the Bears of Joy, an annual charity program of SM Supermalls wherein shoppers can also participate by buying a pair of Christmas Teddy Bears for P250 from the Bears of Joy booth. One of the two bears will be donated to a selected charity, while the donor can take the other one home. SM City Masinag will give the accumulated donated bears to a chosen charity.

Check out SM City Masinag Official on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for official updates about the lineup of promos and happenings this Holiday Season.

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The Biggest K-Bazaar is Going to CEBU!

Previously attended by over 2,000+ fans during our last event last August 20, 2022 at the SM Skydome - Hallyu Market is now headed to Cebu for 3 HALLYU-PACKED Days of merchandise and budol all around for our Visayas based K-Pop Community!

Hallyu Market Live will be at the City Atrium Event Center at SM Seaside Cebu on November 18-20, from 10AM onwards. Entrance is FREE!

Interested merchants can instantly book their booths at www.hallyumarket.live

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Charity Dinner Concert to Fund Children Nutrition Program

To raise funds for a massive nationwide nutrition program for children, a charity dinner concert will be staged at The Manila Hotel on November 26, 2022 at 6:00pm.

This was announced by Joey Lina, The Manila Hotel President and Former Senator after the formation of an alliance of non-governmental organizations called “Alliance for a Healthy Philippines” (AHP) last October 6, 2022 also at The Manila Hotel. The alliance aims to increase awareness on the serious children malnutrition problem in the country and to implement barangay-based nutrition intervention program especially during the child’s first 1,000 days. The organizations include Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions, Jaycees, Midwives and the World Vision and others. The AHP will work in tandem with government, particularly with the National Nutrition Council (NNC).

The performers in the concert include the country’s premier music artists Isay Alvarez, Lara Maigue, Rachelle Gerodias, former press secretary Atty, Mike Toledo, former executive secretary Atty. Salvador Medialdea and Joey Lina.

Malusog na Bata, Malakas na Bansa is the battle cry of the organization. The theme of the concert is “Yes, I Believe”.

In a letter to various business organization and individuals asking for support to the nutrition program and the charity dinner concert, Lina explained the grim statistics surrounding the country’s children’s health and nutrition:

1. "The underlying cause of 95 child deaths daily in the Philippines is child undernutrition.”, according to the 2015 Unite For Children report from United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF). This makes children undernutrition in our country much worse than the COVID-19 pandemic.
2. The 2016 Global Nutrition Report said the Philippines is among those with the highest wasting and stunting prevalence. Of a total of 130 countries ranked lowest to highest on wasting prevalence, the Philippines is ranked 93rd. On stunting, the Philippines has 30.3% prevalence and is at 88th spot out of 132 countries also ranked lowest to highest.
3. Health experts have warned that “chronic undernutrition leads to stunted growth, which is irreversible and is associated with impaired cognitive ability and reduced school performance, as well as poor work capacity and productivity.”
4. When it comes to Intelligence Quotient (IQ) in Southeast Asian nations, the Philippines ranked lowest according to a study released last year by the World Population Review.
5. The Philippines ranked lowest in reading literacy among 79 countries, and second to lowest in mathematics and science, based on the evaluation last 2019 by the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).

Unless the country is able to solve the children malnutrition problem particularly in the child’s first 1,000 days, the most critical period in the child’s brain growth, the Philippines’ human resource will be not productive and school performance will be poor, Lina added.

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