Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Twenty-year-old professional skateboarder and newly announced Red Bull Athlete, Margielyn Didal, is ready for the 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games held in the Philippines this December.
To prepare for her upcoming competitions, Didal underwent months of therapy at Cardia Olympia coupled with an intense assessment last July at the Red Bull High Performance Training Center in Santa Monica, California to address lingering injuries.
To prepare for her upcoming competitions, Didal underwent months of therapy at Cardia Olympia coupled with an intense assessment last July at the Red Bull High Performance Training Center in Santa Monica, California to address lingering injuries.
“Last December 2014, I had a very severe ankle sprain that didn’t seem to get better,” reveals Didal. “Until recently, it affected my skating because I kept thinking it might happen again.”
Her assessment included a series of exercises that improved her flexibility and core reflexes, which allowed her to build up confidence. In addition, Didal worked on fine-tuning her trick executions.
“The best part about them (Red Bull) is when they would torture me during rehab,” joked Didal. “But really, they have the best team, therapist and equipment. They helped so much - especially with my ankle concerns and other key areas. Now we’re focusing on a lot of ways to improve my skills.”
Didal’s effective rehab program helped lead to a 5th place finish at the recently concluded Street League Skateboarding (SLS) World Tour in Los Angeles, California, establishing her as the highest-ranked Filipino skater in the world today.
With a top-10 finish at the SLS World Tour, Didal has her sights set on a podium finish at this year’s SEA Games in order to secure her place at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics.
With a top-10 finish at the SLS World Tour, Didal has her sights set on a podium finish at this year’s SEA Games in order to secure her place at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics.
“I’m always prepared and ready to compete, no matter where it is. That’s why I recently spent time in Rio de Janeiro/Los Angeles to get the best place training possible. I’ve also got some new tricks prepared but will stick to the game plan.”
Inspiring Future GenerationsSpending her early years borrowing skateboards in order to practice around abandoned building and the bustling streets of Cebu, Didal was able to build up her prominence, find the right sponsors like New Balance that helped her secure spots in major tournaments around the world.
Regarded by Time Magazine as one of the “25 Most Influential Teens of 2018”, Didal took home the gold medal at the 2018 Women’s Street Skateboarding Event at the Asian Games. She is also the first Filipino of any gender to compete at the X-Games.
With a series of historic accomplishments, Didal has established herself as one of the top skaters in the world today. And as such, she has become an influential figure among aspiring athletes in the Philippines.
I’m honored to be an inspiration to the next generation of skaters,” Didal admits. “In the future, I am keen on doing more projects like clinics to share with them what I’ve learned.”
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
The newest cinema to watch out for in the north is opening soon! So, get your movie buddies ready as SM Cinema takes moviegoers to whole new cinematic experience.
On November 22, the new and improved SM Cinema Fairview in Quezon City will open its doors to the public. Moviegoers can have the chance to win tickets to its opening day and get a first-hand sneak peek of the freshly-renovated Scandinavian-inspired theatre.
From November 14 to 19, twenty (20) cars with the SM Snack Time Popcorn bucket will drive around Fairview in Quezon City, and North Caloocan. Motorists can snap photos or take videos of the cars with the red popcorn bucket on top and share it on Facebook, tagging the SM Cinema and SM City Fairview official pages with #SMCinemaFairview and #BucketOfFun
Winners will be selected on November 20, and will be notified via Facebook Messenger. Each will receive premiere tickets to the opening of the new and improved SM Cinema Fairview on November 22, 2PM, and get the chance to win exciting prizes on the same day.
The new SM Cinema Fairview is now home to two Director’s Club Cinema, a Large Screen Format theater and five refreshed and updated regular cinemas.
So, what are you waiting for? Be on the lookout for the SM Snack Time Popcorn bucket on the road and get a chance to win tickets to the advance preview and special screening of Frozen 2 of the stylish and most luxurious cinema just yet!
This November, Jolly Kids and their playmates can have wonderful playtimes as they discover different activities inside the Jollibee Fun House, the latest set of Jolly Kiddie Meal toys!
With the collectible and connectible toys from the well-loved fast-food brand, kids can set up five colorful rooms of the Jollibee Fun House to reveal the different hobbies of Jollibee and Friends.
Assembling the rooms, Jolly Kids can watch Jollibee sway to his guitar music and serenade the house by pressing the couch in his room. With a push of a button, they can also let Hetty liven up the room by showing her cheerleading skills and striking a winning pose.
Kids can help Twirlie entertain everyone with her twirling dance steps by moving the knob from side to side. They can also cruise with Yum by pushing on his skateboard or watch Popo make a spectacular dunk from the basketball court by pressing the button behind him.
Collect and connect the Jollibee Fun House toys with every purchase of a Yumburger (P80), Yumburger Meal with Drink (P100), Jolly Spaghetti (P95), Jolly Spaghetti Meal with Drink (P105), 1-piece Burger Steak (P95), 1-piece Burger Steak Meal with Drink (P105), 1-piece Chickenjoy with rice (P122), or 1-piece Chickenjoy Meal with Drink (P137), each with its own Jolly Joy Box.
So, what are you waiting for? Build your very own awesome home with the Jollibee Fun House, available until November 30 only. Visit your nearest Jollibee branch to collect all five toys!
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Delighting milk tea lovers all over the world, particularly in China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, even in United States and Canada, Macao Imperial Tea Philippines opens its store in SM City San Jose del Monte, making it the newest addition to the family of milk tea shops in the mall.
Although globally known as the ‘Vegas of China’, Macau is now more than just casinos. As one of the fastest-growing café chain that is proudly originated in Macau, Macao Imperial Tea takes a deeply-rooted approach that highlights a mix of rich Macanese culture and a personalized experience.
Macao Imperial Tea’s menu includes an impressive array of choices for coffee, tea, soda, and cake lovers. For early risers who enjoy a warm cup at the start of the day, special drinks are offered that includes, Osmanthus Oolong Tea, Kitten Milk Tea, Hot Macha, and Ginger Milk Tea.
For those who need to be refreshed, Macao Imperial Tea offers its five main flavors of soda: Blue Curacao Soda, Cherry Blossom Soda, Green Apple Soda, Midsummer Soda, and Over the Rainbow Soda. Each of which is a burst of color perfect for your social media feed.
For lovers or for pairs, the special drinks called ‘For Me’ and ‘For You’ which come in matching one black and one white Mickey Mouse tumblers are definitely suitable for you and your partner. ‘For You’ is something you shouldn’t miss, which is Macao Imperial Tea’s version of an iced caramel macchiato. It’s milky and has just the right amount of sweetness. While it can be ordered by itself, it’s actually usually ordered with the matching ‘For Me’ which is iced strawberry milk.
Of course for milk tea fans, there is a wide selection from Classic Milk Teas to Chestnut Cream to Cream Cheese, which is perfect for those who like their drinks richer and frothier are all worth a try. Cream Cheese Milk Tea isn’t overly sweet, letting the natural slightly floral flavor of the tea shine. If you enjoy the stronger earthy-yet-sweet flavor of matcha, Cream Cheese Uji Matcha is for you. Tasting like chocolate milk, Cream Cheese Cocoa is perfect for chocoholics and those who enjoy the nostalgic comfort a good chocolate drink brings, while those who like their tea fruity and summery will enjoy Cream Cheese White Peach Oolong Tea.
Aside from their wide selection of drinks, they also offers cakes that changes every now and then to complete your day.
Located at the Upper Ground Level of SM City San Jose del Monte, Macao Imperial Tea is specially hand crafted for you!
Monday, November 18, 2019
Following the disastrous earthquakes that struck Mindanao, which left displaced residents without access to potable water, the Coca-Cola System in the Philippines immediately mobilized volunteers and resources to facilitate the donation of Wilkins™ water.
Through its nationwide network of 19 bottling plants, employee volunteers, and NGO partners such as the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation, Caritas Manila, and other organizations, the Coca-Cola System has thus far provided over 115,000 liters of Wilkins™ water to communities severely hit by the devastating earthquakes.
From day zero, Coca-Cola mobilized its resources to contribute to the relief efforts. Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc. President and CEO Gareth McGeown, with CCBPI’s local Davao team, led the delivery of Wilkins™ water to the hardest-hit areas in Magsaysay, Davao del Sur; they were received by Magsaysay Mayor Arthur Davin. Wilkins™ water was likewise distributed to Digos, Davao del Sur; and Tulunan, Kidapawan, Makilala, and Magpet, in Cotabato. More Wilkins™ water— close to 34,560 liters—are on their way from nearby Coca-Cola bottling plants and distribution centers.
The Coca-Cola System is also working with the Tagum City Council of Women Foundation Inc. on the deployment of Coca-Cola’s SETA machine—a mobile water plant that treats water to make it clean and potable—in Bansalan, Davao del Sur.
Sunday, November 17, 2019
Sony Music Philippines, in partnership with Offshore Music, honors the lasting impact of The Eraserheads on Pinoy pop culture by hosting the official vinyl launch of Ultraelectromagneticpop! —the game-changing debut album released in 1993 under BMG Records.
Be the first to own the 25th edition remastered vinyl, which will be exclusively available on November 24, Sunday at Eastwood Central Plaza in Quezon City from 11am onwards.
A tribute party wouldn’t be complete without performances and tribute covers from the country’s finest music acts including The Itchyworms, Barbie Almalbis, Cheats, Nathan & Mercury, Pinkmen, We Got!, and Nobody’s Home.
Limited-edition merchandise such as shirts, pins, stickers and caps will also be up for sale courtesy of Offshore Music.
Groundbreaking debut
Ultraelectromagneticpop! made waves in the summer of 1993 with songs such as “Tindahan ni Aling Nena,” “Pare Ko,” “Ligaya,” and “Toyang” becoming seminal hits. The Eraserheads’ first major label record not only catapulted the band into the canon of OPM greats, but also ushered into the Pinoy rock explosion of the ‘90s.
“It was also the album that proved that anyone can make music,” shares The Eraserheads’ Ely Buendia. Initially recorded on a shoestring budget, the record is currently being archived by the University of the Philippines Center for Ethnomusicology for its massive cultural importance.
Remastered vinyl release
25 years after its groundbreaking release, the debut album from the alt rock legends is finally out in vinyl format for the very first time with limited pressing of 2,500 copies only.
During its pre-order period last month, the first batch of 25th anniversary vinyl reissue of Ultraelectromagneticpop! immediately sold out in less than four minutes, setting another unprecedented record in local music history.
The Eraserheads Ultraelectromagneticpop! 25th Anniversary Numbered Limited Edition vinyl are pressed at Record Technology Incorporated (RTI) Camarillo, California, and packaged using premium quality Old Style Tip-On Gatefold Jackets by Stoughton Printing Company.
Music fans and vinyl junkies will surely enjoy this audiophile-grade release, which was exceptionally remastered by Bernie Grundman. The renowned audio engineer, who was responsible for giving the album a more pristine makeover, has worked on several critically acclaimed recordings including Michael Jackson’s Thriller, Prince’s Dirty Mind, and Dr. Dre’s The Chronic.
Ely Buendia also personally handpicked the Grammy Award-winning maestro after collaborating with him on Apartel’s sophomore album, Full Flood. “You don’t give Bernie Grundman instructions, you just trust his ears,” shares the Offshore Music head honcho and The Eraserheads’ frontman. “The remaster sounds bigger and clearer to me.”
The Eraserheads Ultraelectromagneticpop! 25th Anniversary Numbered Limited Edition vinyl is out on November 24 via Sony Music Philippines.
Friday, November 15, 2019
Can regular exercise make your hair grow? Although hair growth never comes as a direct cause by exercise, mental and physical health challenges may interrupt the hair’s normal growth process which may lead to hair loss. However, regular cardio exercise for example, can help improve your health and mood — discouraging any breaks in the natural hair growth cycle.
Coach Jim and Toni Saret, The National Youth Commission (NYC), ABS-CBN Star Hunt Academy artists, together with the leading hair loss treatment in the country NOVUHAIR, nature’s answer to hair loss, officially launched “FITFIL YOUTH AGAINST DRUGS (and Obesity)” at SM Mall of Asia By the Bay last November 16, 2019. The challenge for a 2-hour Dance Fitness Marathon was attended by more than 3,000 youth delegate and representatives from from various government sectors. NOVUHAIR conducted free hair and scalp analysis to help attendees achieve overall wellness starting with their crowning glory.
Highlighting the event, The National Youth Commission headed by Commissioner Ryan Enriquez, pledged to donate 2 million pounds of excess fat from Filipino youth! This challenge is FITFIL’s way of rallying humanity to become more proactive in fighting lifestyle-related diseases responsible to almost 70% of all Global illnesses including deaths.
Flex those muscles and add a zest to your life by following this tips on how to make yourself happier and healthier through exercise in 6 Ways:
1. Control your weight
No matter how busy your schedule is, try to allocate time to go to the gym or just do some routines at home on a regular basis.
2. Fight health conditions and illnesses
Exercising regularly prevents many health malaise and concerns. These include stroke, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, depression, arthritis and a number of types of cancer.
3. Enhance your mood
Uplift your emotions simply by taking a brisk walk or a brief gym session. Engaging into some physical activities will help trigger different brain chemicals to make you feel more happy and relaxed.
4. Boost your energy
An exercise brings oxygen and nutrients to your tissues. What’s more, it aids in making more efficient your cardiovascular system. A well-functioning heart and a healthy lung will enable you to do your daily chores.
5. Promote better sleep
If you’re having a hard time to snooze, a physical activity can make you fall asleep quicker and achieve quality slumber.
6. Bond and have fun
Beyond the health and physical gains, it’s more fun doing an exercise! For one, it allows you to unwind, enjoy the outdoors or just engage yourself in activities that bring you happiness. Second, it also serves as a bonding moment with your family or friends. Consider a dance class, hiking or enlist in a sports team. Look for a physical activity you’re interested with and just enjoy doing it. You’ll never know what you will discover about yourself in the end.
Make that move. You’ve got nothing to lose.
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