LG Elevates the Experience at BGC Art Center’s Van Gogh Alive

LG OLED and UHD TVs displayed at the BGC Arts Center for Van Gogh Alive Exhibit

For a limited time, visitors in the Philippines have the extraordinary opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of Vincent van Gogh, one of history's most celebrated artists, thanks to LG's participation as Exhibition Partner in the highly anticipated Van Gogh Alive exhibit at the BGC Arts Center. This unique multi-sensory experience is set to captivate audiences for a strictly limited season starting October 20, 2023 at the BGC Arts Center, Taguig City.

Presented by the Bonifacio Art Foundation, Inc. in partnership with Del Monte Philippines and produced by Grande Experiences, Van Gogh Alive is an art spectacle that has wowed over 9 million people across a hundred cities worldwide. Its grand unveiling at the BGC Arts Center promises to be a transformative journey for art enthusiasts, families, and individuals seeking an unforgettable experience.

Visitors will be enveloped in a mesmerizing symphony of light, color, sound, and fragrance that has earned Van Gogh Alive its reputation as a 'must-see' multi-sensory sensation. Throughout the exhibit, Van Gogh's masterpieces spring to life in a way that is both enchanting and educational. Guests will feel as though they are stepping directly into his iconic paintings, gaining a deeper understanding of the artist's unique perspective and creative genius. They can delve into his world through an array of photographs and videos thoughtfully curated alongside his works, gaining fresh insights into the artist's life and the evolution of his craft.

The Van Gogh Alive exhibit seamlessly integrates LG's cutting-edge technology to enhance the visitor experience. Within the Art Studio, the stunning LG OLED 83" (OLED83C3PSA) display delivers unrivaled clarity and color accuracy, capturing the essence of Van Gogh's remarkable drawings with a special emphasis on the sketches, while the LG QNED 75" (75QNED80SRA) complements the immersive atmosphere with its impressive picture quality and immersive sound. In the lobby and merchandise store, LG's 50" UHD (50UR8050PSB) displays provide an engaging platform for guests to explore event information and browse through a curated selection of Van Gogh-themed merchandise, ensuring that every aspect of the exhibition is enriched by LG's innovative displays.

Learn how to draw Van Gogh's "Starry Night" in LG QNED 75" (left and right) and LG OLED 83" (center) TVs

LG UHD 50" TV at the Lobby and Merch Store in the BGC Arts Center for Van Gogh Alive

Ms. Maria Isabel Garcia, Managing Director of BAFI, discusses the cultural importance of the new exhibit “Van Gogh Alive has been to 100 cities and is the exhibition that has been seen by the most number of people in the world. Having it here in the Philippines, the motivation of BAFI for having it here at the BGC Arts Center is not just to ride the fantastic trend but also so that Filipinos partake of this traveling immersive treasure without having to go elsewhere.”

LG Philippines’ Managing Director Mr. Sungjae Kim shares his excitement regarding the partnership “The collaboration between LG and Van Gogh Alive at the BGC Arts Center is a testament to LG's unwavering commitment to enriching lives through innovative technology. By supporting this extraordinary exhibit, LG aims to bring art enthusiasts and the broader public closer to the world of Vincent van Gogh in a way that transcends traditional museum experiences.”

LG and BAFI share a longstanding and fruitful partnership, marked by a shared commitment to enriching the community through the convergence of art, science, and technology. To date, LG has contributed over one million pesos worth of state-of-the-art LG OLED, QNED, and UHD TVs to the foundation. This generous contribution not only demonstrates LG's unwavering support for BAFI's mission but also underscores their dedication to enhancing the artistic and cultural experiences of the community, solidifying their enduring and impactful collaboration.

Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness Van Gogh's brilliance come to life in the heart of Taguig City. LG's involvement ensures that this extraordinary journey through art is destined to be an event that will be cherished and remembered for years to come.

Life’s about more than having the latest technology, rather, it’s about the experiences that technology creates that impact our lives. LG Electronics Philippines delivers consumer electronics through top-of-the-line home entertainment appliances that prepare Filipinos for their greatest moments. LG promises to bring “Innovation for a Better Life” nationwide – from Luzon, to Visayas, and Mindanao. LG OLED products are available via lg.com/ph and through its flagship stores in Lazada and Shopee. For more information, visit and follow their social media channels on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok and Youtube (@lgphilippines).

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Join the festive glow: Christmas Starlights illuminate SM City Masinag

Holidays are getting more and more exciting! A bevy of stars aglow at the mall atrium of SM City Masinag as they light up the holiday centerpiece called Christmas Starlights.

Towering at 40 feet high, the giant Christmas tree in the middle of the atrium glistens with twinkling lights and sparkling ornaments. A star tunnel stands tall and bright to welcome everyone to take photos at the centerpiece. Clusters of gold and red stars hang high at the mall, shining with a warm holiday glow and casting a magical atmosphere throughout the atrium. The scene captures the spirit of the season, beckoning visitors to share in the joy and create cherished memories. 

Leading the grand lighting ceremony of the Christmas Starlights centerpiece are Rizal Vice Governor Reynaldo San Juan, Jr., Antipolo Vice Mayor Josefina Gatlabayan and Councilor Enrico De Guzman. They are joined by SM Supermalls Assistant Vice President for Marketing Jay Aranas, Regional Operations Manager Don Edward Vijandre, and SM City Masinag Assistant Mall Manager Sean Arroyo. Madison Events takes the stage with a thrilling Christmas musical performance, bringing smiles to both kids and those with youthful spirits in the audience. Santa Claus, the beloved symbol of the season, also graces the celebration, sharing positive energy and spreading joy through gifts for the little ones. 

Clockwise from top left: SM City Masinag Mall Manager Mr. Sean Arroyo, Councilor Enrico De Guzman, Rizal Vice Governor Reynaldo San Juan, Jr., and Antipolo Vice Mayor Josefina Gatlabayan

“Each year, our Christmas centerpiece at SM City Masinag never fails to amaze, and this year's ‘Christmas Starlights’ is certainly no different. When we see our shoppers pause to capture photos and flash smiles at our holiday display, it warms our hearts, knowing we've succeeded in making their visit meaningful and unforgettable,” says Sean Arroyo, SM City Masinag Assistant Mall Manager. 

Madison Events

Starting November 15, 2023, SM City Masinag launches "Bears of Joy," an annual charity program by SM Supermalls. Themed B-POP Squad, shoppers are encouraged to participate by acquiring a pair of these huggable bears for P250 from the Bears of Joy booth. One bear will be contributed to a selected charity, and the other will be a delightful takeaway for the donor. SM City Masinag will later donate the collected bears to a designated charitable cause.

B-POP Squad 2023

Follow SM City Masinag Official on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok for official updates about the lineup of promos and happenings this holiday season.

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foodpanda Brings "Magsinadya Like A Panda" to Masskara Festival 2023

Following the resounding success of last year's "Balik Yuhum", Bacolod City was once again aglow with brilliant masks and captivating rhythms during the celebrated return of the Masskara Festival. In collaboration with online food and delivery delivery platform foodpanda, this year's event restored the smiles of the Bacolodnons as both locals and tourists alike immersed themselves in the joys of Sinadya sa Bacolod.

foodpanda joined the exuberant mix this year with its on-ground activation, "Magsinadya Like a Panda”, which ran from October 18-22 on Lacson Street. The food delivery giant gave both its app users and festival-goers an elevated festival experience that encapsulates its brand philosophy: "Live Like A Panda."

The beloved mascot, Pau-Pau, played a central role in all the celebrations, engaging in numerous festival activities. Those who visited the foodpanda booth had the opportunity to partake in a range of activities, experience Pau-Pau's preferred awards, and receive an abundance of giveaways.

Amidst the rhythm of drums and the vibrancy of the dance parades, festival-goers discovered a haven where all their food desires were effortlessly catered to thanks to foodpanda's participation. During the Masskara Arena Competition and Masskanamit Culinary Showdown, foodpanda proudly awarded the coveted 'Pau-Pau's Choice Award.' Additionally, lucky festival attendees participated in various activities and had the chance to win adorable Pau-Pau plushies as part of the festivities. foodpanda's presence at the festival added an extra layer of excitement and fun to the celebration.

"foodpanda's involvement in Masskara Festival is a reflection of our commitment to enhancing our app user's lives beyond just food delivery. It's about amplifying the moments of joy and celebration," says foodpanda Philippines Growth & Marketing Director Patricia Jacinto.

It’s also worth noting that the festival wasn't complete without the special festival vouchers, which ensured that app users enjoyed exclusive discounts on their grocery and food orders, adding an extra layer of excitement to the festivities.

For more information on foodpanda's participation and offerings during Masskara Festival 2023, visit their official website or connect with them on social media. Embrace the spirit of Masskara, and get ready to Magsinadya Like A Panda!

Visit the official website at https://www.foodpanda.ph for more information and exciting offers. Also like and follow the official social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok and Youtube.

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PETA announces ONE MORE CHANCE musical - featuring the music from Ben&Ben

A brand new musical gets on stage at the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA). One of the most loved romantic stories from a generation to match the music of the current one.

One More Chance, the movie featuring Popoy and Basha, and as popularized by John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo, is taken live by the talents of PETA is set to fill our hearts again with kilig and heartbreak, featuring the songs of hit OPM band Ben&Ben. A collaboration of Star Magic and PETA that we never knew we needed.

The announcement broke after the closing show of the modern zarzuela hit Walang Aray last October 22, 2023. While the audience were still on a high from the last production, John Moran built the excitement, Gio Gahol and Marynor Madamesila broke the movie's famous lines, and called on Ben&Ben on stage and performed two of their hits, Kathang Isip and Araw-araw.

PETA also announced the cast for the upcoming production. The musical is set to run starting April 2024.

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LG PopUp Booth Showcases the LG CordZero™ – the All-in-One Cleaning Solution

LG: Alyssa Alipio, Product Manager for New and Emerging Products, LGEPH; Mr. Jun Lee, Product Manager for Home Appliances, LGEPH; Ms. Cristalle Belo-Pitt

Glorietta Activity Area in Makati became a hub of cutting-edge technology and interactive games from October 5-8 as LG unveiled its LG CordZero™ PopUp booth. Located at the bustling Glorietta Palm Drive, the event witnessed a fusion of technology, fun, and celebrity presence.

LG CordZero™ PopUp booth

During the weekend-long event, LG Brand Ambassador Cristalle Belo-Pitt graced the LG CordZero™ PopUp booth, accompanied by LGEPH Product Director for Home Appliances, Mr. Jun Lee, and Product Marketing Manager Ms. Alyssa Alipio. The trio gave an enthusiastic crowd a detailed look into the LG CordZero™ lineup. Alongside LG CordZero™ vacuum cleaners, other hallmark products, such as the Objet French Door InstaView Refrigerator, Objet WashTower™, Objet NeoChef™ Microwave Oven, LG Styler, OLED Pose, and XBoom XL7S, also took the center stage.

LG NeoChef Microwave Oven, LG Styler, LG Objet WashTower™, LG Objet Pose TV

Highlighting the strategic partnership between LG and Lock&Lock, the LG Objet French Door InstaView Refrigerator was smartly filled with Lock&Lock products. This combination was more than just for show – it was cleverly integrated into the LG InstaView Knock & Guess Game.

The event was packed with fun-filled activities for all ages. Over 60 mall-goers engaged in the LG Objet WashTower™ Sorting Game, and the LG InstaView Knock & Guess Game saw enthusiastic participation. The media presence was also noteworthy. On the day with Cristalle Belo-Pitt, over 50 media representatives were present, keenly absorbing the LG CordZero™ showcase and other innovative LG products.

Cristalle Belo-Pitt with the LG InstaView Objet Refrigerator

Two fortunate attendees of the #LGCordZeroPopUp Post, Selfie & Share contest will soon become proud owners of the LG CordZero™ A9N-Max and LG PuriCare™ 360 HIT, respectively.

Helping out with the event were partner dealers Abenson, Anson's, and SM Appliance. Strategically located around the Glorietta area, they generously provided promoters from October 5-8, ensuring smooth interactions and demonstrations.

Cristalle Belo-Pitt with LG CordZero™ All-in-One Tower

LG CordZero™ vacuum line

In line with the product showcase, the featured appliances will have special promotions. Select dealers nationwide are offering good deals and discounts. For those looking for a refrigerator upgrade, the state-of-the-art Objet French Door InstaView Refrigerator is now available at select Anson's branches across the country.

LGEPH Product Director for Home Appliances Mr. Jun Lee wrapped up the event by reiterating how the LG CordZero™ is perfect for the Philippines. “We recognize that for Filipino households, cleaning is a daily essential, and everyone seeks the best value. With the LG CordZero™, we are proud to present the pinnacle of innovation and technology designed to enhance our customers' daily lives.”

LG Electronics is a global innovator in technology and consumer electronics with a presence in almost every country and an international workforce of more than 74,000. LG’s four companies – Home Appliance & Air Solution, Home Entertainment, Vehicle component Solutions and Business Solutions – combined for global revenue of over KRW 80 trillion in 2022. LG is a leading manufacturer of consumer and commercial products ranging from TVs, home appliances, air solutions, monitors, service robots, automotive components and its premium LG SIGNATURE and intelligent LG ThinQ brands are familiar names world over. Visit www.lg.com/ph for products and services or follow their social media channels (@lgphilippines) on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok and Youtube.

To read more about LG’s Life’s Good campaign, visit www.lg.com/lifesgood/.

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SM Supermalls ushers in the holidays with a Filipino Christmas

SM Supermalls began the first of 84 Christmas Tree lighting ceremonies to usher in the holiday season at SM Aura with “Ilaw at Ligaya” a modern Filipino spectacle featuring a Pinoy-themed fashion show set to Pinoy carols and beats by Pinoypela, ROFG and Prestige Band.

Leading the lighting ceremony of a giant Capiz parol and a bedecked 33-foot Christmas tree were Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano, SM Supermalls President Steven Tan and SM Engineering Design and Development President Hans Sy Jr.

“Ngayong taon, inaanyayahan namin kayong lahat na mahal naming pamilyang Pilipino na ipagdiwang ang pagbibigayan at saya ng tunay na Pasko dito sa SM. Hihintayin naming kayo at ang mga mahal ninyo ngayong araw ng ilaw at liwanag!” Tan shared.

From eco-friendly ornaments incorporating rattan, raffia, abaca and buri that adorn the tree and mall décor, to the glittering curtain of LED lights that brighten the halls, this year’s holiday display at SM Aura is especially meaningful and unique. Taking center stage is the mall’s 33-foot Christmas tree adorned with handmade ornaments using locally sourced materials such as Christmas balls wrapped in rattan and abaca, iridescent orchid blooms of capiz, and traditional bamboo parols. A stunning 3-foot capiz shell star to represent the Star of Bethlehem sits atop the tree bringing light, hope, and joy to mall goers this festive season.

The highlight of the night featured mall tenants Rhett Eala, Kultura, Dona Lim, Frankie General Store, Plains & Prints, and Zarah Juan in a fashion runway show directed by Runway Productions’ Joey Espino which delighted the audience with its mix of Pinoy streetwear and formal pieces worn with whimsy and fun accessories.

SM Supermalls will continue to launch its much-awaited Christmas centerpieces all over the country, from this week towards the end of October and early November, with uniquely designed and themed trees and holiday installations that promise to delight kids of all ages in each of SM’s 84 malls.

To know more about SM Supermalls’ Christmas launches in your communities and the exciting events that await you and your families this Christmas, visit www.smsupermalls.com or visit @SMSupermalls on social media.

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Alice Reyes Dance Philippines presents CARMEN AND OTHER SPIRITS

After the success of RAMA, HARI, Alice Reyes Dance Philippines presents CARMEN AND OTHER SPIRITS. A mixed bill featuring four choreographies that confront current issues in society.

Running from October 20-21 at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater, the program is top-billed by CARMEN, another masterpiece by National Artist for Dance, Alice Reyes. Springing off from Propsper Merimeé’s 1845 novella of the same title, Reyes takes a unique perspective telling the narrative from the point of view of Don Jose, “His story is a grim account of “Low” life, pungent and raw... a tale of a man who has lost everything, his rank, his livelihood and now his life because of an uncontrollable infatuation with a woman,” Reyes said.

The woman of Jose’s infatuation was none other than our titular Carmen, a Gypsy-Spanish woman whose persona could be defined as a feminist, a term and issue that had been present as early as the 1800s. Reyes describes her version of Carmen as “a woman fully aware of her feminine nature. She is not a prostitute but is an ideal type of the genuinely emancipated woman - free, sovereign, and mistress of all her decisions. She would rather die than live with a man she no longer loves and respects.” In typical Romanticist form, the drama and the passion make for a riveting dance creation.

Macel Dofitas

Shifting from their comedic turn as the evil duo, Ravana and Soorpanakha, in Alice Reyes, RAMA, HARI, this year’s staging of Reyes’ CARMEN will have Richardson Yadao as the conflicted Don Jose and Macel Dofitas as the fiery Carmen.

Edna Vida who originated the titular role in Reyes’ CARMEN commented on the pair, “All through the years I’ve been hoping that Alice herself would restage Carmen, but I kept telling her that the lead must be Macel Dofitas. It’s her that I see as Carmen in talent, presence, and physique… and, Richardson Yadao must be her Don Jose, because he can certainly work the muscle of deep pathos. They are a fantastic pair on stage.”

Edna Vida

The “other spirits” are comprised of three choreographic works by the country's top Filipino choreographers:

Alden Lugnasin echoes synchronized swimming movements in his piece, SWIMMING THE ILOG PASIG. It is a provocative social and environmental commentary recalling the relationship between the people and the once rippling clear waters of the River Pasig which have now become a dumping site for trash. Lugnasin’s piece utilizes his unique style of movement and storytelling, as he costumes the dancers in the popular 80s brand of swimwear, Speedo.

Swimming the Ilog Pasig

Ronelson Yadao, Artistic Director of ARDP essays the importance of interdependency of two individuals in his work, TWO.

Lester Reguindin’s NOW draws inspiration from young environment activist, Greta Thurnberg, and her bold speech at the UN Climate Action Summit in 2019, where she challenges the powers that be to make a change for the sake of her generation. The piece which was originally choreographed for film transitions to a stage adaptation.

Lester Reguindin's NOW

CARMEN AND OTHER SPIRITS is presented by Alice Reyes Dance Philippines, the Cultural Center of the Philippines, CCP’s Professional Artist Support Program (PASP), with the generous support of Samsung Performing Arts Theater and Birch Tree Adult Boost. It features dance trainees from Guang Ming College, Philippine High School for the Arts, De La Salle College of Saint Benilde, and other independent performers.

SHOW SCHEDULE:
October 20, 2023 | Friday | 7:30 PM | Samsung Performing Arts Theater
October 21, 2023 | Saturday | 4:00 PM | Samsung Performing Arts Theater

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