Warner TV’s Gotham, iZOMBIE, and Blindspot just got renewed for brand new seasons!

Pinoy viewers are in for a treat as Gotham, iZOMBIE, and Blindspot have all been renewed for new seasons. Airing same day as the US in the Philippines on Warner TV (SKYcable CH 34 and Cignal CH 235), both iZOMBIE and Gotham will launch its fourth season whilst Blindspot dives in for its third.

Fans of iZOMBIE can lookout for everyone’s favorite zombie Olivia “Liv” Moore (Rose McIver), an overachieving medical student that becomes undead after attending a boat party that shockingly turned into a “feeding frenzy”. Now reliant on brains as a source of nutrition, Liv works in the coroner’s office where she helps to solve murders and mysteries with her newly found skills.

As for Gotham, the new season is expected to reveal an entirely new chapter of vigilantes and DC-inspired super-villains running amuck in Gotham City. In Blindspot, starring Jaimie Alexander (Jane Doe), the stakes are even higher, as they continue to unravel the clues behind her tattoos and the larger conspiracy hidden behind them.

Warner TV brings the top US entertainment to the Philippines and the region. The channel features a full slate of same day as the US content, first-run exclusives and fan-favorites series across a wide range of genres. Home the DC superheroes, Warner TV brings viewers the likes of DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Arrow, Supergirl, and The Flash. The channel also offers hit comedy series The Big Bang Theory, and box office blockbusters every weekend from the biggest franchises including The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Inception, Pacific Rim and Interstellar.

The channel is available on SKYcable Channel 34 and Cignal Channel 235.

For more information about Warner TV and its programs, please visit WarnerTVAsia.com, Facebook.com/WarnerTVAsia.

Pro Gaming team The Clutch Gamers represents PH to Manila Masters

Pro Gaming team The Clutch Gamers will be the official Philippine representatives to the main event of the much-awaited Manila Masters–the first Philippine International premier Dota 2 tournament which will be held from May 26-28 at the SM MOA Arena.

Competing with seven of the best teams around the world, the Clutch Gamers is composed of professional Dota 2 players Khim “Gabbi” Villafuerte, Armel Paul Tabios, Rafael Sicat “Rappy” Palo, Marvin “Boombacs” Rushton, and Kenneth “flysolo” Coloma. 

They bested over 3000 other teams from all over the Philippines in the nationwide  Qualifiers to clinch’ the top spot.

The Manila Masters  will feature 8 of the world’s top teams competing for the prize pool worth $250,000 (PHP12,000,000).

The Manila Masters is organized by MET, Southeast Asia’s most veteran esports organizers, with the support of Germany-based ESL, the world’s largest esports company.

Last year marked many milestones for e-sports in the Philippines. Filipino players consistently rose among the ranks and put the Philippines on the global map. The country also hosted several international gaming events last year, cementing the Philippines’ niche in the region as a force to reckon with in this fast-growing industry.

“E-sports is already as massive as traditional sports,” TV5 President and CEO Chot Reyes said. “With 32 million active gamers in the Philippines, the community is a passionate voice that cannot be ignored. We will send off our Philippine team to compete in the world stage with active support and a commitment to accompany them all the way through nationwide coverage.”

“PLDT Home and Smart are one with the local gaming community in supporting our very own Clutch Gamers to show the world that Filipinos are a force to reckon with when it comes to competitive online gaming,” PLDT FVP and Head of Home Business Oscar A. Reyes, Jr. said. “A strong and powerful connection is crucial in the world of e-sports and online gaming.

As partners and supporters of the local gaming community, we are committed to giving our players access to world-class internet to enable them to level up their game and help put the Philippines in the global gaming map.”

Mineski Franchise Corporation CEO Ronald Robins adds, “The Philippine scene already has a strong backbone, and Philippine teams and organizations are getting stronger by the day. This time we want to strengthen Southeast Asia as a whole, despite the inevitable challenges ahead. Now, with the Masters, we are going to move forward again.”

PLDT Home Fibr, the country’s most powerful broadband, is perfect for multi-player and bandwidth-intensive games like Dota 2, because it can go as fast as 1 Gbps and enables equal upload and download speeds so gamers can definitely enjoy a seamless experience.

On the other hand, Smart’s fastest LTE network allows gamers to follow updates on their favorite teams and stream anytime and anywhere, powered by data-packed GigaSurf offers. Smart also allows gamers to purchase steam wallet codes conveniently via the leading portal, GameX. As part of its support for Manila Masters, Smart users can get a chance to witness the historic event and win Manila Masters tickets by following Smart’s official accounts on Facebook and Twitter. Smart subscribers can also get in on the action at the arena and livestream the event via Smart360 for an immersive experience on the go at 360.smart.com.ph

Visit the masters. gg for more details or smtickets.com for event passes.

Summer is not Over with Pinkberry's Pinkbees

Summer season maybe close to an end since we're all coming back to work or school but at Pinkberry summer is not over.

Pinkberry is celebrating summer not iust as a season but rather a state of mind with the 'summer is not over' Pinkbees Launch Party. And like all the best
summers, there is live music, great food, and lots of memories captured in photos. What made this summer party extra special are the refreshingly good new Pinkberry products. With a cup of chilly bliss in hand, summer is never over!

Pinkberry is a frozen yogurt brand that opened its first store back in January 2005 in California. They opened their first store in South East Asia and  here in the Philippines under Swirly Goodness Philippines, lnc. Right now, Pinkberry has 7 stores here in Metro Manila, Greenbelt 5, Rockwell Powerplant Mall,
SM Aura, Alabang Town Center, SM Megamall, Ayala Triangle Gardens, and SM East Ortigas.

Pinkberry’s new product Pinkbee's is Pinkberry’s take on soft-served ice cream. lt’s light and creamy low-fat ice cream made with milk and served with honey and Peppero stick. For the first time, Pinkberry is offering honeycomb on the topping bar! Pinkbee's will be available in stores starting May 29! 

There will be six (6) amazing Pinkbee's and topping combinations available: 

Honey Honey Pinkbee’s with honey and honeycomb

Honey Mochi Pinkbee's with honey and mochi Choco Pearl Pinkbee’s with dark crisp pearls and chocolate sauce

Crazy Nuts Pinkbee’s with caramel and toasted almonds

Tropical Mango Pinkbee's with mango and honey

Honey Gold  Pinkbee's with honeycomb and honey gold flakes

Berry Heaven Pinkbee’s with strawberry, blueberry and pomegranate or strawberry puree

Pinkberry is also introducing the 12 Days of Summer Notebook Promo wherein limited edition Pinkberry Notebooks are up for grab! The first design is the watercolor themed notebook to be displayed in the stores starting May 29 with the launch of the delightful taste of Pinkbee’s

To qualify,  one has to do is to collect 12 stamps, 6 stamps for Pinkbee’s and 6 stamps for Pinkberry yogurt products worth at least Php 300 for every single receipt.

For more details, ask a Pinkberry goodness guide. 

Promotion starts on June 2 and ends on August 4, 2017. All Pinkberry Groupies and Newbies should make sure not to miss this!

TRESEMMÉ is runway ready with celebrity fashion designers and country’s leading hair professionals

On its third year, TRESemmé Runway Ready is back—this time allowing you to get up close to witness the season’s hottest hair trends, meet gorgeous TREsetters, and experience an exciting collaboration between the most sought after hair stylists and designers.

Raymond Gutierrez

With Manila’s fashionphiles and stylesetters, the salon-grade and stylist-approved brand takes you to the country’s most awaited backstage-to-runway show, as it presents the creations of celebrated fashion designers Mark Bumgarner, Ivarluski Aseron, and Jerome Lorico. All inspired by TRESemmé’s Keratin Smooth range, the country’s leading hair professionals Lourd Ramos, Victor Ortega, and Henri Calayag, also interpreted the latest hair trends and partnered with the featured designers in a collaboration like no other.

Liz Uy

Henry Calayag

Lourd Ramos

Victor Ortega

BOLD TWISTS
Mark Bumgarner takes modern elegance to a whole new level with softly structured ensembles in red and nudes with his signature feminine touch. Perfectly represented by actress and host Sarah Lahbati, his pieces—much like the bold twist hair trend of the season—can look just as gorgeous off the runway and in real life.  Top hair professional Lourd Ramos completes the look with various renditions of the very wearable yet incredibly chic modern twist. Gorgeously smooth, straight hair is gathered and twisted low on the nape, or on the side to frame the face to create a romantic yet modern look. All this is made possible by the TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Shampoo and Conditioner, which are formulated to leave hair salon-smooth for up to 48 hours, for the runway and beyond. “Soft, smooth, feminine, long… my pieces take inspiration and are made to match the season’s bold twists,” says Mark.

CITY SLEEK
Known for his geometric and architectural designs, Ivarluski Aseron brings his City Sleek vision to life with striking black pieces. Style star Martine Cajucom dons his perfectly structured designs, which complement the simple yet stunning straight, long, and sleek hairstyles of the season. “Black, structured, and designed with mesh… my pieces are inspired by the clean lines and sleek look of the gorgeously long and straight hair trend,” says Ivar. Top hair expert Victor Ortega breaks out the flat iron to achieve this look, which entails healthy and protected hair to look great. He protects hair by using a dollop of the TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Heat Activated Treatment, which has thermal technology and Keratin to protect the hair before styling into the straight and shiny City Sleek look. The product is made to protect hair against heat, and work with the heat of the flat iron in transforming unruly hair into salon-smooth strands.

MODERN EDGE
Inspired by the modern and sleek pompadour that ruled the runways of many a fashion label, designer Jerome Lorico creates stunning textured metallic ensembles in a futuristic palette of silver, platinum, and black. “There is a sense of confidence with having your hair swept up from the forehead. Kings have crowns, lions have their mane, and some birds have huge plumages. It invokes pride and power. For me, it conveys a certain energy that makes the person not just sleek, but daring and more modern,” says Jerome. As fierce as his muse Joey Mead-King, his pieces clearly reflect the edgy feel of the modern edge trend that’s tempered with a polished finish. Top hairstylist Henri Calayag works the TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Treatment Mask on the hair before creating a bit of volume on top on the head, and TRESemmé Flatiron Smoothing Spray to create gorgeously salon-smooth tresses.

RUNWAY READY TRESSES
From the Front Row—together with M.A.C, which help complete the Tresetters’ looks---TRESemmé #RunwayReady2017 allows you to own the trend, own the front row and achieve gorgeous salon-smooth hair with TRESemmé Keratin Smooth.

Makansutra supports “Street Food Day for a Cause” with World Vision

Launched in the Philippines last September 2016, Singapore’s Makansutra Hawkers has been bringing the best of Asian food, culture, and lifestyle. From Hong Kong street food to authentic Indian delicacies, a visit to Makansutra is truly an Asian food experience.

Beyond providing delicious and authentic food to customers, Makansutra ensures that they are able to give back to the Filipino community they cater to. Makansutra partners with World Vision this coming school year to provide learner’s kit to thirty World Vision children with its upcoming promo, “Street Food Day for a Cause.”

Happening on May 25, 2017 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Makansutra’s P199.00 lunch meals will be offered on a buy one get one basis when you donate any amount to World Vision. Coin boxes will be available at the venue for donations.

World Vision aims to help improve the functional literacy of children under its care through its 2017 back-to-school campaign called “Lead a Child.” Done yearly since 2015, this campaign will equip World Vision’s more than 33,000 registered children in the Philippines with bags containing notebooks, papers, pens, and other school materials. By supporting World Vision’s Lead a Child campaign, you can inspire more children to value the importance of education and ensure that they continue to get the support they need to reach their dreams.

To support or know more about the campaign, please visit www.worldvision.org.ph or call World Vision hotline number 372-77-77.

F1 Hotel Manila brings Gastronomical Fusion: Luzviminda 5

F1 Hotel Manila lands its fifth year of sumptuous buffet spread of Filipino wonders, a dynamic fusion of traditional recipes is offered, being modernized and recreated, to serve cutting-edge Filipino cuisine with the hotel’s annual Filipino feast - LUZVIMINDA 5: Gastronomical Fusion. Three guest chefs will work with Executive Chef Decker Gokioco to enliven the classical recipes from the country’s island groups, using their modern technics in cooking: Chef Mikel Zaguirre (Locavore) for Luzon, Chef Dennis Uy (Meximama) for Visayas, and Chef Kalel Chan (Museum Café) for Mindanao.

Started out in 2012, LUZVIMINDA has been the annual celebration of F All-Day Dining to commemorate the National Independence Day. Having its grand launch on June 8, 2017, the buffet spread is open from June 9 to June 30, 2017, either for lunch or dinner at Php1,699 nett per person. Get 40% off when you use Maybank Credit card.

Explore more of what your home island has to offer by traveling the whole country with your palate! Dine in with the LUZVIMINDA buffet spread and visit F1 Hotel Manila at Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. For inquiries, call 908-7888 or visit www.f1hotelmanila.com.