Wednesday, February 15, 2023





SM City Valenzuela makes viewing experience more intimate and comfortable as it features 4 renovated cinemas with 78 seats for Cinema 1 and 2 and 116 seats for Cinema 3 and 4 that guarantees great view from whichever seat patrons choose. Each theater has soft Opus Glide semi-recliner spectator seats that provide roomy interiors and broad legroom so that patrons can recline for a more pleasant experience.


Mall patrons will find better cinematic experience and more reasons to enjoy the movies on the big screen as SM City Valenzuela launched its newly renovated SM Cinema.



After months of closure for renovations, SM Cinema introduces 4 brand-new, fully digitized theatres at the heart of Valenzuela City. The theatres are equipped with advance digital crystal-clear projection and state of the art Dolby-enabled digital surround sound to deliver premium movie-watching experience.



Making viewing experience “more intimate”, SM City Valenzuela features a total of 4 cinemas with 78 seats for Cinema 1 and 2 and 116 seats for Cinema 3 and 4. These theatres are enhanced by 8.6-meter wide and 3.6-meter high screens, guaranteeing great view from whichever seat patrons choose. Each cinema is also equipped with soft Opus Glide semi-recliner spectator seats which give wide legroom and spacious interior allowing viewers to recline for a more comfortable experience.

Renovations likewise include a new lobby entrance with brand new modern industrial finishing artistically decorated with photo murals for memorable photo opportunities with family, friends, and loved ones.

Completing the newest movie destination in Valenzuela, Snack Time, SM Cinema’s official snack and merchandise arm, will serve popcorn, drinks, and other snacks, along with the latest movie merchandise that fans will surely love to collect.



After taking the internet by storm since the start of the year, the demand for HONOR X9a 5G will not be fading away anytime soon! HONOR Philippines has just announced the second restock following its first one that was supposedly good for six weeks but got sold out in just 2 days!



“Meeting the massive demand for HONOR X9a 5G is a challenge that we, at HONOR, would gladly take! This kind of support is what keeps us dedicated to our goal of making quality smartphones accessible to Filipinos. This is just the beginning and HONOR fans should definitely expect more from us throughout the year, because I assure you, we are more than ready,” said Stephen Cheng, HONOR Philippines VP for Marketing.

Where can you get HONOR X9a 5G?

good for six weeks that The second restock has hit the market starting February 15, 2023 and buyers can get a FREE Premium HONOR Speaker worth Php 3,999 for every purchase at any HONOR kiosks and partner online stores – Lazada (http://bit.ly/3XHFPIC), Shopee (http://bit.ly/3XzEfrS), Tiktok Shop (http://bit.ly/3kfHhTS), and Home Credit.

HONOR fans can still get the HONOR X9a 5G via Home Credit, for as low as Php 661 per month without insurance, Php 765 with insurance, and on a 0% interest installment payment.

HONOR X9a 5G comes in stunning Titanium Silver and Emerald Green, sporting an ultra tough OLED curved screen and a 5,100mAh battery that can last you up to 2 days! You can capture more moments as well with its 64MP Super Triple Camera, inheriting the same iconic circular camera layout as HONOR’s flagship Magic Series line-up,

For more information and announcements, you may visit HONOR’s website http://www.hihonor.com or social media platforms: Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/honorphilippines/) and TikTok: (http://www.Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines).

Tuesday, February 14, 2023






WATERWALK RECORDS announces the release of Sambahan, a 10-song series project that contains worship songs from grassroots, church-based songwriters who connected and collaborated through an unconventional ‘lab’ setting via the synergetic fellowship, KONEKOLAB.

Its first single, “MANLILIKHARI,” is a portmanteau of two words, which interestingly allude to that one Being who assumes both roles of a Manlilikha (Creator) and a Hari (King). As WATERWALK RECORDS A&R Jungee Marcelo puts it, “MANLILIKHARI” qualifies God’s sovereignty “over all creation, over everything, over you and me. It’s worthy of worship and adoration.”



Marcelo adds, “The word ‘create’ is very dear to us, and with this song we offer our highest praises to the true Creator, King of everything. “Konekolab Worship aims to cater to the needs of local church congregations for singable worship songs in the local vernacular. Who better to concoct these original worship songs than the very church people in the community. The hope is for each of these songs to become a staple in the church music lineup, as well as in personal times of devotion and prayer.”

“MANLILIKHARI” is co-written with Irving Galang and Mary Ozaraga, both community-based, church leaders whose artistry is balanced by their deep sense of faith. According to Galang, the song celebrates the “awesomeness of our Creator, the ultimate Artist, and our King who did not just create us but also took full responsibility over us by loving us to the fullness of our being, no matter how seemingly small and insignificant we think we are.”

Ozaraga shares that joining this project provided a lot of new challenges for her: writing with a collaborative mindset, and penning a song in Tagalog. “Armed with the Bible, a guitar, and Google Translator, I was able to take on the challenges, greatly inspired by the hard work of Sir Jungee and my team leader, Sir Irving, and was able to witness how God honors faith-fueled hardwork.”


“MANLILIKHARI” is produced by Jungee Marcelo, and arranged with Joshua Capule on piano, Junjun Regalado on drums and percussions, and Ardie De Guzman on guitars. Capturing the Church worship experience with intricate instrumentation and vocal congregational textures, the spiritual anthem reveals a solemn quality to it that soars even as it calms. The expertise of sound engineer extraordinaire Angee Rozul binds everything together with a mix that is divine-like, but filled with so many layers and depth.



The track is sung by Gianne Hinolan, who considers the collaboration a gift. “Seeing how passionate these artists are about communicating the message of God already spoke to me. This is why it was easy for me to say yes to sir Jungee when he invited me to sing the song. As singers, we are expected to be the ones ‘delivering’ our listeners, but here, I was the one who was delivered. Delivered from my doubts and delivered closer to knowing who He is; who God is as our Creator and our King. Wonderful.”


MANLILIKHARI” is out now on all digital music platforms via WATERWALK RECORDS.

Jollibee Group and Manila LGU officials convened anew for the signing of a new memorandum of agreement that will create employment opportunities for senior citizens and persons with disabilities in Jollibee-owned stores across Manila City.





The Jollibee Group recently announced the resumption of its inclusive employment program to hire senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWD) in Manila after renewing its partnership with the city government of Manila.

The partnership is consistent with Jollibee Group’s commitment to provide equal employment opportunities to different sectors, while promoting and practicing inclusivity and diversity in the workplace.

Jollibee Group will hire 28 senior citizens and 17 PWDs as customer relations staff across the Manila branches of Jollibee, Chowking, Greenwich, and Burger King through the city’s Public Employment Service Office (PESO). Manila PESO will screen and determine qualified candidates before endorsing them to the company. Applicants must also secure a medical clearance from the Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center, the accredited hospital for this program.


“We started this program in 2019 with the Manila LGU. Working on this program in the past few years have allowed us to see how our elderly and differently abled individuals have appreciated the opportunity to find gainful employment. The Jollibee Group continues to support this initiative of the Manila LGU, and we have been very fortunate to have a partner that shares the same desire and passion as the company in looking after the interest of our elderly and PWDs,” said Ruth Angeles, Jollibee Group Vice President and Head for Human Resources-Philippines and Global Organization, Leadership & Culture.

“We look forward to forging more partnerships with other LGUs so we can improve more lives and find reliable staff who can join us in our mission to share the joy of eating with everyone,” Angeles added.

The signing of the new memorandum of agreement held on January 31 was attended by Manila City Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan, Vice Mayor Yul Servo Nieto, and Secretary to the Mayor Atty. Marlon Lacson, as well as officials from Jollibee Group represented by Public Affairs AVP Atty. Raul Academia and Philippine Region Human Resources Director Anna Prado.

Interested applicants can get more information on this employment program from the Manila Department of Social Welfare and the Office of Senior Citizen’s Affairs.

Back in 2019, Jollibee Group was the first restaurant company in the Philippines to partner with the Manila LGU in providing jobs to over a hundred qualified senior citizens and PWDs in the combined 39 branches of Jollibee, Chowking, Mang Inasal, and Greenwich in Manila. Besides Manila, Jollibee Group also partnered with the LGUs of Antipolo and Pasay in 2019 to implement the same inclusive employment program.

Monday, February 13, 2023

 (From L-R) Rolando A. Reyes , Samahan ng Malayang Photographer sa Luneta Inc. (SMPLI), Member; Eduardo F. Agustin, SMPLI, Auditor; Ronald C. Quintana, SMPLI, Sgt.-At-Arms; Shinichi Tanaka, Manager of the Product Management Group of Brother Philippines; Cecilio S. Compoc, SMPLI, President; Shiela Rose C. Javier, NPDC, Park Trading Committee, Chairperson; Dannica T. Iway, NPDC, Park Trading Committee, Secretary; Carlo R. Villanueva, Flower Clock Photographers Association Inc. (FCPAI), President; Rowena A. Saucero, FCPAI, Treasurer; Benhur R. Rubas, FCPAI, Board Member; Bartolome B. Miranda, SMPLI, Member


Brother Philippines partnered with Luneta Park’s Street photographers to boost their business and give park visitors printed souvenirs that they can cherish for life.

The “Memories for Life” activity was held on February 5, 2023. Brother Philippines set up printing stations at Mabini Hall and the Japanese Garden. Photographers printed the photos they took using high-quality printers and assistance from professional graphic artists.

The event kicked off at 9 am, with an opening speech from Shinichi Tanaka, Product Management Group Manager of Brother Philippines.

“Everyone has hundreds of photos in their camera phone. However, a printed photo can turn those memories into a tangible memento that can be felt and held,” Tanaka later said in an interview. “We are proud to partner with veteran street photographers and provide them with the latest tools to capture those moments in vivid, living color.”

Brother Philippines also announced that it was strengthening the Customer Plus, an exclusive loyalty program. Established in 2019, it offers more after-sales customer benefits, like a quick access to Brother’s Customer Service Team, an exclusive in-app shopping feature called the iShop, and monthly raffle activities. The program will soon be offering more perks and surprises. During the Memories for Life campaign, Brother Philippines also acknowledged loyal Customer Plus members with a special gift.

The “Memories for Life” campaign is part of the company’s celebration of its twenty-third anniversary in the Philippines, and its motto of #BeingAtYourSide.

“For over two decades in the country, our goal has been to demonstrate our motto through providing customers with affordable high-quality products that can help them in every aspect of their life—from being more productive at work, to preserving everyday moments and special celebrations,” said Tanaka.

The Memories for Life activity at Luneta Park reflects this motto by helping photographers with their livelihood while providing park visitors with photos that capture a precious memory.

To learn more about the brand and its products, visit the Brother Philippines website at www.brother.com.ph. Follow Brother Philippines on Facebook and Instagram to know about the latest promos and anniversary activities.






February, also known as “Love Month,” is all about celebrating different kinds of love—not just romantically but also nurturing relationships with family and friends, as well as self-care. Whichever love you want to express, SM City Baliwag has got you covered with lots of great deals, huge discounts, activities, and dining treats for you and for the people you love as it brings the sweetest 3-DAY Sale happening on February 17, 18, and 19.

Shop all you want while celebrating love on the side as delightful fare, festive selling, and great discounts of up to 70% await on countless items mall-wide. Enjoy great bargains from The SM Store, SM Hypermarket, Ace Hardware, Watson’s, SM Appliance Center, Surplus, Uniqlo, and Miniso. Whatever your plans are for this love month, February 17–19 is definitely the best time to fill up those carts at SM City Baliwag.



Purchases could even give you a heap of chances to bring home a brand-new SUZUKI S-PRESSO SPECIAL EDITION MT! To join, shoppers may avail P1000 worth of purchase to earn 1 e-raffle entry. Increase your chances of winning by getting additional coupons on Saturday (February 18) and Sunday (February 19) to double the entries.

While shopping, do not forget to celebrate the season of love with awesome dining deals at affordable prices from selected food tenants at the mall.

Get your calendars and mark February 17, 18, and 19 all the way from 10am to 10pm. Dig the best deals only at SM City Baliwag’s 3 DAY SALE blowout! Stay updated as SM City Baliwag gears up towards new era of level up customer service with many options for easy, safe, and efficient shopping. For more information, follow SM City Baliwag on Facebook and Instagram.

Saturday, February 11, 2023






Pre-order the all-new OPPO Reno8 T until February 17, 2023 to avail of exclusive discounts and freebies




As OPPO officially unveils the newest Portrait Expert, Reno Series ambassador, Nadine Lustre stars in its captivating TV commercial, featuring how the all-new OPPO Reno8 T captures a better you in portrait. This stylish new device brings in all-round upgrades to the Portrait Expert, with innovative lenses to shoot moments and turn them into keepsakes, superior performance to keep up with your fast-paced life and trendy design features to complement your style. Retailing for only Php18,999, this smartphone is available for pre-order now, until February 17, 2023.









Shining bright in front of the lens of the new OPPO Reno8 T, Nadine stuns in the brand’s latest TVC. From her work shoot schedule to her downtime with loved ones in nature, the OPPO Reno8 T captures beautiful portraits of the all-around artist, thanks to its 100MP AI Portrait Camera, the first of its kind in a Reno Series smartphone. Additionally, the OPPO Reno8 T also comes with a 32MP selfie camera and 2MP microlens, which supports 20x and 40x magnification to give curious users a closer look into the microscopic world.




The OPPO Reno8 T’s state-of-the-art Fiberglass Leather design in the vibrant color of Sunset Orange also features heavily in the video, as it captures crystal clear moments that make for unforgettable memories.




Watch Nadine and the new Portrait Expert in action in OPPO’s latest TVC here: https://fb.watch/iAq0GSz0Yt/





From all-day performance to moments of relaxation, the new OPPO Reno8 T is in sync with you and your activities throughout the day. Maximize your enjoyment with this device as it runs on a 5000mAh battery with a 33W SUPERVOOC fast charging capability that can bring your battery life from 0 to 100% in 67 minutes as you recharge. With this all day power, you can make the most out of its upgraded camera features with an 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM for smooth use and massive storage for all of your photo and video content. Additionally, you have the option to enjoy an 8GB RAM expansion with OPPO’s technology for an even better experience.




In addition to the Sunset Orange color, the OPPO Reno8 T also comes in a remodeled version of the signature OPPO Glow design in the color Midnight Black. Equipped with a 48-Month Fluency Protection, both colors and designs enable your smartphone to last for years while maintaining its original performance from the day you purchased it.




Pre-Order the OPPO Reno8 T Now



There’s no need to wait to get your hands on this latest OPPO device! For only Php 18,999, you can reimagine life with all these upgrades and have a picture perfect year with the OPPO Reno8 T. Head to any OPPO authorized physical store and partner dealer nationwide, and pre-order the latest Portrait Expert until February 17, 2023 to bring home a free pair of OPPO Enco Buds 2.




Home Credit users who purchase from OPPO physical stores can enjoy an installment payment method from 6 to 18 months, which means you can purchase the OPPO Reno8 T for as low as Php 761 per month. Credit card users can also avail of 6 or 12 month installment plans with 0% interest.




For Lazada, Shopee and Tiktok Shop, shoppers have until February 18, 2023 to take home a free pair of OPPO Enco Buds 2 when you purchase the new OPPO Reno8 T. Lazada and Shopee customers can also enjoy free shipping, as well as 0% installment for up to 45 days via LazPayLater or 3 months via SPayLater.




Be one of the first to get the new Portrait Expert and pre-order the OPPO Reno8 T today. For more information and updates on the all-new OPPO Reno8 T and its availability, check out https://www.oppo.com/ph/ or OPPO Philippines’ official social media pages on Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok.

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