The Avengers Experience comes to life this summer from April 20 to May 16, 2015!

Who are excited for the Avengers? If you have plans on watching the movie on its opening day, better drop by at SM North Edsa to experience The only Avengers themed exhibit in the Philippines. The Avengers Experience comes to life at The Block Atrium, SM City North EDSA this Summer from April 20 to May 16, 2015.

SM Lifestyle Entertainment, Inc. gives kids and kids at heart a new attraction to watch out for this season. The Avengers Experience is the perfect spring board for all fans of the upcoming and most awaited film of the year, ‘The Avengers: Age of Ultron’ which will open on 22"“ of April 2015.

Featuring the world's favorite heroes, visitors will be immersed in the universe of The Avengers Experience where they will get a chance to witness life-size character displays of our favorite heroes like Iron Man, Captain America, Ultron, Hulk and Hulk Buster. To complete the experience, guests get to relive their favorite Avengers hero through loads of activities and games like the Disney XD's family interactive game, wherein kids get to be Iron Man for a day in a game mission to bring down all enemies, get a chance to be a god and lift Thor's axe, or be as strong as the Hulk by winning over an arm wrestling challenge. The Avengers Experience will also include exclusive movie-themed merchandise from Snack Time and the SM Store.

Fans of the Avengers will also get a chance to meet their beloved hero in person during the meet and greet activity on April 24 — 26, 2015 at The Block Atrium, SM City North EDSA. Just present your The Avengers: Age of Ultron movie ticket from any SM Cinema, IMAX and Director's Club Cinema branch to get a chance to take photos together with the international and authentic Disney characters like Captain America and Black Widow

Best of all, the exhibit is open to all for free! The Avengers Experience opens on April 20, 2015 at The Block Atrium, SM City North Edsa. Catch the highly anticipated film, The Avengers: Age of Ultron in SM

About the ChildHaus Foundation

The Center for Health lmprovement and Life Development (ChildHaus) Foundation provides a temporary home to children and adults with cancer conducive for healing while undergoing medical evaluation and/or treatment in different government hospitals in Metro Manila. ChildHaus aims to see every child and adult afflicted with cancer to return to a normal, healthy life in order to become productive citizens.

For more information on how to help ChildHaus, email info@childhaus.org or contact them at (02) 454- 8064.

ABOUT MARVEL'S "AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON”

Marvel Studios presents ”Avengers: Age of Ultron,” the epic follow-up to the biggest Super Hero movie of all time. When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth's Mightiest Heroes, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye, are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron emerges, it is up to The Avengers to stop him from enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for an epic and unique global adventure.

Marvel’s ”Avengers: Age of Ultron” stars Robert Downey Jr., who returns as Iron Man, along with Chris Evans as Captain America, Chris Hemsworth as Thor and Mark Ruffalo as The Hulk. Together with Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow and Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye, and with the additional support of Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury and Cobie Smulders as Agent Maria Hill, the team must reassemble to defeat James Spader as Ultron, a terrifying technological villain hell—bent on human extinction. Along the way, they confront two mysterious and powerful newcomers, Wanda Maximoff, played by Elizabeth Olsen, and Pietro Maximoff, played by Aaron Taylor—Johnson, and meet an old friend in a new form when Paul Bettany becomes Vision.

Written and directed by Joss Whedon and produced by Kevin Feige, Marvel’s "Avengers: Age of U|tron” is based on the ever-popular Man/el comic book series "The Avengers,” first published in 1963.

Get set for an action—packed thrill ride when The Avengers return in Marvel’s ”Avengers: Age of Ultron" in April 22, 2015.

Goldilocks sets the stage for the first Goldilocks Junior Crew Summer Workshop

Now that the school is over, you can make the best summer experience for your kids. As your little ones has been focused on academic learning all year,  summer is the perfect time for experimental learning. Let him join the first Goldilocks Junior Crew Summer Workshop, to learn the importance of hardwork and let the skills shown during the 5-days workshop while developing self discipline and meet friends along the way.

Goldilocks, the country’s number one bakeshop sets the stage for the sweetest summer memories yet. It marks the launch of the very first Goldilocks Junior Crew summer workshop, I witnessed how the   children interact with each other, build camaraderie, learned self-discipline and have fun all at the same time.  Last April 20, we had a dibs of what the Goldilocks Junior Kiddie Crew would bring to the kiddie participants. The first batch of excited kids who were cute in their yellow aprons were first introduced to each other,  toured the kitchen, greeted the mall goers, watched as the cashier attended the buyers, assisted the crews, had an art session afterwards. The workshop lasted for 5 days, from April 20-25. It was a successful event as parents and kids learned the value of hardwork and responsibility.

Goldilocks open its doors to all aspiring Goldilocks Junior Crew members. The kids should be from ages 6-12. He will learn first—hand what it's like to be behind the scenes of the country’s number one bakeshop. In addition to an educational immersion store experience, children will get to participate in various games and art sessions, as well as the fan favorite Goldilocks Decorate Your Cake activity. The workshop takes place over the course of five days, with two hours each day devoted to learning responsibility and enjoying the experience.

Cherry Caluya, the Marketing Director of Goldilocks Philippines, said, “Throughout the
entire history of our brand, Goldilocks has always been about bringing smiles to the faces of children. We've always seen their happiness at Goldilocks as our responsibility, and with the
Goldilocks Junior Crew Workshops, a big part of our goal is making sure that we set a good example for them."

With the Junior Crew Workshop, she hopes that the children who participate will be exposed to the value of discipline and hard work, while developing their social skills as they make new friends during the summer.

The registration fee of P550 is inclusive of a Goldilocks Junior Crew uniform, art materials, meals, and a certificate of participation. interested participants can sign up for the Junior Crew Workshop from March 16 to April 30, at selected Goldilocks stores around the country.

To find out more, please visit httg://wvwvgoldilocks.com.gh or visit the Goldilocks Facebook page at httg://facebook.com/GoldilocksPH.

NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE 2015

Two students from Southern Leyte, who dreamt of competing for the National Schools Press Conference (NSPC), had their dreams came true through the gracious help of Col. Alejandro “Alex” Teves Escano (center), a philantropist and a public servant . The students namely Lourdes Fiel Mare Orita (Grade 8) and  Jose Oliver Obus (Grade 6) both competed for the  category of Copyreading and Headline Writing. NSPC 2015 was held recently in Taguig City with its theme, “Empowering Resilient Communities Through Campus Journalism.” Here, Olita and Obus expressed their gratitude to Col. Escano by giving the latter a plaque of appreciation.

Oakley PH launches Madman and Badman Sunglasses

Oakley is by far the most sought after sunglasses in UAE where I stayed for less than a year. My brother bought two of the model sunglasses then, he chose Oakley because of its style and function. It is the only "sunglasses" military personnel uses because it is optimized with wearable performance-edged frame style and lenses. The Oakley eye wear is priced reasonably for it will never run out of fashion because of its cool style.

Oakley recently launched their polarized Madman and Badman sunglasses from their X-Metal Collection last April 16 at the URBN Bar in BGC.  Musician Kessenth Cheng and Oakley brand ambassador Jay Ortega entertained the audience with their set of songs.  Oakley also raffled the much coveted Badman and other Oakley's bestseller sunglasses to the media.

The two new men’s sunglass models have finally arrived in the market, following a highly successful US debut.

Oakley Madman

The Oakley Madman is a statement piece from the X Metal collection. These edgy Oakley sunglasses are constructed with a high-modulus, die cast aluminum and a combination of sandblasted O Matter for super lightweight, all-day-wear.

            As with all models of the X-Metal collection, Madman and Badman carry the industrial design language and durability that distinguishes Oakley sunglasses. Innovative design coupled with cutting-edge materials like lightweight diecast aluminium with O Matter, a durable stress-resistant frame material, highlight the Madman and Badman models.

Oakley Badman

The Oakley Badman is from the Oakley X Metal Juliet design. The Badman sunglasses is suited for everyday use. These unique sunglasses are constructed with a combination of sandblasted O Matter with high-modulus, die-cast aluminum with custom engineered spring hinges.


High Definition Optics is also integrated into Oakley sunglasses. This is a group of patented technologies that allow Oakley eyewear to meet or exceed the testing standards of the American National Standards Institute for optical clarity, visual fidelity, and impact resistance.

            Both sunglasses feature Plutonite Lens, one of the best materials for optical purity and clarity in eyewear today. They filter out 100% of all UVA, UVB, UVC and harmful blue light, with UV protection derived from the lens material itself, and not just from a coating. Oakley HDPolarized lenses further contribute to sun protection by filtering 99% of reflected glare without the haze and optical distortion that can come with polarized lenses made with conventional manufacturing techniques.

            Aside from sun protection, Oakley performance eyewear is renowned for protection against high-velocity and high-mass impact. This can be attributed to the unique architecture and advanced premium materials used for Oakley lens and frame combinations.

            And then of course, there’s the Oakley-registered Unobtainium, a soft hydrophilic synthetic material that increases adhesion when wet. Used for earsocks and nose pads, this makes the frame grip better when a wearer perspires.

            All these innovations would be for naught without Oakley’s unique design aesthetic evident in the new Madman and Badman sunglasses.

            Madman gives off a frenetic energy with its roundish lenses, while Badman is its lighter but no less crazy good cousin with a slightly different silhouette.

            “No other eyewear brand comes near in design and innovation with Oakley,” said Carlo Dionisio, Marketing Manager of Factory Pilot for Oakley in the Philippines. “Madman and Badman also come in Ferrari limited edition variants so we invite enthusiasts to check out these new Oakley sunglasses now, while they’re available.”

         
 The new sunglasses are now available in:
O-Store - Greenbelt 3, Power Plant Mall, SM Lipa, SM Aura, and Century City Mall
G-Force - Trinoma, SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, Shangri-la Plaza Mall, Bonifacio High Street, SM City Cebu, Ayala Mall Cebu, Alabang Town Center, Harbor Point Subic, Marquee Mall, Abreeza Mall, Centrio Mall CDO and Ayala Mall Bacolod

SHI - Olympic World Alabang, Alabang Town Center, Bonifacio High Street, Robinson’s Ermita, Glorietta 3, Lucky Chinatown Mall,  Marquee Mall, Harbor Point Subic, Robinsons Magnolia, NAIA Terminal 3, Robinsons Bacolod, Abreeza Mall, Ayala Mall Cebu, Centrio Mall CDO, Shangri-la Plaza Mall and Gateway Mall

Also available in Olympic Village, Cinderella, Executive Optical, Magno Optical, George Optical, Opticians, Ideal Vision, Optical Works and LS Pascual.

Our #InstaxMemory from Instax DIY Day, Year 2

Instax camera became a hit with the hobbyists as soon as it landed Manila 2 years ago. It is just perfect for  capturing your precious moments in life and keeping those prints as souvenirs.

Instax celebrates their 2nd year anniversary last April 15 at Shutter Master Pro.,QC. It was a fun filled event attended by bloggers, celebrities and media. This time the Instax DIY Day Year 2 showcased ways of how to turn your instax photos into keychains, organizers, center pieces, calendars. and or guide for your OOTDs and more.

The event was hosted by Justine Santos and RJ Roque with a very warm welcome from Mr. Takuya Maeda ushering the media to the Instax DIY Year 2.

There are many various ideas to decorate and create that memory using Instax photos. I have learned so much from celebrities like Reese Lansangan, Camie Juan, Verniece Enciso and RJ Roque and is starting to take a hobby like organizing photos from my past travel.

Reese Lansangan

Moira and Camie Juan

Reese Lansangan showed us how easy it is to make a keychain out of her favorite instax photos. Photos as keychains are making a comeback!You could bind your favorite Instax photos together, display, and bring them with you wherever you go.


Camie Juan just turned her calendar into a collage of memories from her recent travels.  She sticked her favorite instax photos from Korea as reminder or memory of the month's event.   You too can create your own calendar and paste your favourite Instax photos to save the date for special occasions by sticking your Intax memory of the month.

It just made our day extra sweet and memorable, because our team #Group 1 won the Instax DIY by creating our own Instax project for the event.  I never knew I had the creative juice to contribute, until our group came up with this.

Fujifilm is dedicated to enhancing the enjoyment of photography worldwide, and wants all users to experience the joy of shooting, preserving, displaying and sending images through a renewed “Photo Renaissance” that delivers the message of “enrich your life with Photography”.


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Win tickets and score discounts to Wanderland Day Camp 2015!

Are you ready for Wanderland Day Camp 2015?
Win tickets and score discounts to the music and arts festival of the year, thanks to Globe!

Pack your camping gear and get ready for another round of Wanderland Music and Arts Festival! An annual feel good habit happening on the 25 April 2015 where the Globe Circuit Grounds will serve as a huge nest of loads of fun, adventure, dining, and eargasm from noon until midnight.

Last year was filled with carnival themed get-up with fun outdoor carnival games and performances from Indie artists from around the world. On its third year, Wanderland will bring the Central District of Manila a full-fledged camp festival experience for a guilt-free music and art satisfaction. Troupes and backpackers raise their banners for a one-day getaway to such blissful and surreal camp experience with outdoor activities such as music exhibitions, live art, treasure hunt, and obstacle courses.

Journey to Wanderland Day Camp on April 25, 2015 for an exclusive one-day getaway experience with much-awaited performances from international acts Kid Cudi, Rac, Augustana, The Jungle Giants, Youngblood Hawke, as well as local artists Hale, Sinyma, Kate Torralba and more.


Immerse in outdoor activities like a treasure hunt or an obstacle course. Write your thoughts out on a freedom wall, chill on a hammock, savor s'mores, and try other cool things. If you thought last year’s Globe Wanderlounge was great, wait until you see what Globe has in store for all Wanderers this year!

Be one of the lucky 100 Wanderers to win tickets

You can earn raffle entries to win tickets to Wanderland Day Camp 2015 by subscribing to Globe or Tattoo GoSURF or Tattoo Home Broadband Plans from March 20 to April 20, 2015.

Subscribing to GoSURF 10, for example, automatically gets you 10 raffle entries. Once you’ve subscribed, Globe Prepaid customers can register to the raffle by sending in Wanderland REG <Name>/<Address>/<Email>/<Age>/<Gender> to 2662. Postpaid, Tattoo Postpaid, and Tattoo Home Broadband customers are required to register to the raffle once, but only by texting in “Wanderland Raffle” to 2662.

See full mechanics here: http://www.globe.com.ph/wanderland

Exclusive GCash MasterCard Ticket Discounts for Wanderland

From April 1 to April 24, 2015, you can also get 10% off on your Wanderland tickets when you pay using our GCash MasterCard! Swipe and pay with the GCash MasterCard in purchasing Wanderland tickets at any SM Ticket outlets.



Listen to the official Wanderland Top Hits 2015 Playlist on Spotify
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Dont miss the most iconic movie collection of Star Wars on May 4!

For the first time ever, the empire has descended onto the digital platform in the galaxy – or at least here on Earth. The entire Star Wars Digital Movie Collection is now available for pre-order on iTunes Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines.

All six epic films will be fully released for purchase as a complete digital movie collection and individually. Viewers and fans alike will be able to enjoy the Star Wars Saga on their favorite devices anywhere on Star Wars Day – May the 4th.

Enhancing the movie collection are a host of never-before-seen special features including Star Wars: Discoveries from Inside and insightful Conversations between key contributors from across this celebrated film franchise, plus a curated collection of classic Star Wars extras from each film.
Don’t miss the most iconic movie collection of all time as it becomes available on Digital HD. Own the Force on May the 4th!

McRib finally lands on Philippine shores for a limited time only

It was almost the stuff of McDonalds legends. An elusive sandwich we used to see only in the photos of friends dining at McDonalds in some other country.

The combination of Pork + Barbecue Sauce+ Pickles sandwiched in an elongated bun. The McRibs.

Developed by McDonald’s first Executive Chef Rene Arend, who also invented the Chicken McNuggets in 1979. the McRib  made its debut in the U.S. in 1981, which coincidentally was also the same year when McDonalds first opened its Philippine store.

And now after more than 30 years the elusive McRib finally lands on Philippine shores!

When it comes to food, people have different opinions on their taste preference. Ranging from salty and spicy to sweet and sour, complementing flavors that tickle the taste buds. But when it comes to barbecue, Pinoys all want it the same way – sweet, smoky and generous with the sauce.

A well-loved and highly-anticipated product in other countries, McRib is now made available for the first time in the Philippines for a limited time only to satisfy one’s barbecue cravings with its juicy, rib-shaped pork patty dipped in sweet, tangy and smoky barbecue sauce, topped with pickle slices and slivered onions, sandwiched between two warm caramelized buns.

Available at an a la carte price of only PHP 99, the new McRib will offer McDonald’s customers a flavorful burger experience that’s sure to leave them drooling for its lip-smacking barbecue goodness.

“McDonald’s is excited to introduce the McRib sandwich in the Philippines. We remain committed to surprising and delighting our customers with a variety of delicious meals made with high-quality ingredients at great value. The McRib is all that and more – it is a delicious food experience one should enjoy while it lasts,” said McDonald’s Philippines Senior Vice President for Marketing Margot Torres.

For those who prefer the added texture of vegetables in their sandwich, customers can also enjoy the new McRib Deluxe. Made with the same tender pork patty, tasty barbecue sauce and soft buns, the McRib Deluxe replaces the pickles and onions with fresh crisp lettuce and creamy mayonnaise for PHP 119 a la carte.

Try the McRib and McRib Deluxe with McDonald’s World Famous French Fries and drinks today and enjoy a delicious meal that’s dripping with flavor.

Don’t miss out on this limited-time offer! The McRib is available in all McDonald’s stores nationwide via Dine-In, Take-Out, Drive-Thru and McDelivery via the McDo App, 86-2-36, and mcdelivery.com.ph.

Loving the McRib? Share your McRib experience through McDonald’s Facebook fan page, facebook.com/McDo.ph, or tag @McDo_PH on Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #McRibCraving.

Sandiwaan Center equips youth with computers from Philam Foundation

Philam Foundation, Inc. (PFI) donates 24 of its computer sets to Sandiwaan Center for Learning (SCL).

On photo (from left) receiving the computers are Joey Sebastian and Fr. Ben Beltran, SVD  from Sandiwaan Center for Learning, from Nilo Zantua, Rene Acebuche and Max Ventura from Philam Group.

SCL is a technology-based, non-formal educational center that equips out-of-school youth and other marginalized sectorsa host of technopreneurial skills ranging from basic computer literacy to robotics.

Through this partnership, PFI aims to help SCL and its beneficiaries gain the necessary skills to enter the information technology industry and embark on their own start up businesses.

Every Kid can be a hero with Giordano's Avengers collection for kids

This April, The Avengers, the most prestigious and powerful super-hero team in the world,
Earth's number 1 team,   will take over the big screen to stop Ultron, a technological super villain determined to make the human race extinct. But before the youngest fans troop to the cinemas, Giordano Junior will launch a special Avengers collection for kids on April 15.

Items in the collection evoke some of the main themes in the hit Marvel movie such as courage, sportsmanship and teamwork. The pieces also feature the Avengers: Ironman, Captain America, The Hulk, Thor, Black Widow and Hawkeye. 

The collection, aptly named Every Kid can be a hero, incorporates the Avengers’ elements into the trendy baseball fashion. Fabrics and prints show athletic influence. Baseball elements like classic black and white stripes and number prints are present in every piece.

“At Giordano, we always keep our fingers on the pulse, staying abreast of the hottest topics in town. Moreover, we strive to share and re-interpret these valuable moments with our customers through our collections,” said Giordano’s VP for Merchandising- Rochelle Tan.

When The Avengers broke summer box office records in 2012, it won the hearts of superhero fans across the globe. Excitement for the second movie came as soon as the first one left the theaters. Fans, especially the young ones, waited eagerly for the sequel.

In just a month, the Avengers: Age of Ultron will hit the theaters and there’s no better way for the kids to show fandom than to watch the highly anticipated mega blockbuster in their own Giordano Junior Avengers tees.

Clara Ole makes your everyday meals healthier and tastier

Now that healthy eating is the norm, it is wise to eat more of vegetables, fruits, whole grains and less of everything else. Make sure that you prepare and cook something delicious and savor it. Eat small amounts of lean meat, fish and poultry. Use smart fats like canola oil, palm oil, or vegetable oil,  as they are easy on the pocket,  and in your heart too.  It is wise to watch your sodium/MSG intake, to stabilize one's blood pressure. Then go for the flavor, if you are in a hurry like me but would want to eat healthy and delicious food, its time to hoard Clara Ole products.

Clara Ole offers other delicious and healthy dishes made with their products such as dips n’ dressings, vinaigrettes, and marinades.

Clara Ole launched Potluck Foodfest with guest celebrity Amy Perez last April 10 at R-Space Bel-Air Makati. The show was hosted by Ms. Gelli Victor with media and food/lifestyle blogger attendees. Amy Perez whipped up her signature dish and prepared it on the spot to the delight of the media.  She used Clara Ole pesto and Bechamel sauce.  She told that her signature dish (pasta)  was a favorite of her son.  She also shared tips on preparing home-cooked meals for her family despite her busy schedule.   What’s more, Ms. Amy Perez will also be hosting her own mini potluck party where she will invite her family and friends to share easy recipes and convenient tips.

 The event was a food-filled afternoon that allowed guests to sample different dishes made with Clara Ole. For dessert, guests satisfied their sweet tooth with treats made with their syrups, jams, and jellies.

Beginning April 25, The Potluck Foodfest will be a series of eight themed potluck mini parties at condo residences. Clara Ole will be going around different condos of different personalities, who will then invite their neighbors, family, and friends to share their own signature dish using Clara Ole. Aside from recipes, they will get to share time and space-saving tips, hacks and helpful information to make fast-paced living a little bit easier.

Clara Ole has truly shown that everyone can cook with its #ClaraOlePotluck. Even when we’re in a hurry, we can still prepare and enjoy a hearty meal at home in no time.  And this means we get to have more family time and self-time, too. Clara Ole’s convenient food products are ready for anyone to try, and are available in leading supermarkets nationwide.

For more exciting news on what else Clara Ole has in store for everyone, visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/MyClaraOle and follow their Instagram and Pinterest accounts @ClaraOlePH.

Post a photo of your Clara Ole-infused meals and cooking tips and tag us using the hashtags #ClaraOlePotluck and #diskartips!