Dakota Johnson as Anastasia Steele dons a custom-lace wedding gown and veil by Monique Lhuillier

Dakota Johnson as Anastasia Steele dons a custom-lace wedding gown and veil by Monique Lhuillier, renowned bridal, ready-to-wear and accessories designer, in Fifty Shades Freed, the all-new installment of the Fifty Shades of Grey series.

Known for her romantic glamour and modern elegance, Monique Lhuillier brilliantly captures Anastasia’s alluring beauty and vulnerability in this design. The long sleeve, off-the-shoulder, dégradé Chantilly-lace tulle-sheath gown—with open illusion back and trail of lace covered buttons—exudes femininity and sophistication. A Cathedral-length tulle veil with appliqués of Chantilly lace adds astonishing glamour for Anastasia’s grand entrance.


In keeping with the essence of her brand, Monique’s design evokes an enchanting and whimsical, yet sophisticated vision by weaving together sensuous and modern elements. The classic, ethereal and effortless silhouette of the dress—topped with the elegantly embellished veil—is distinctly Monique Lhuillier.



The Monique Lhuillier wedding gown and veil designed for Anastasia and Christian’s wedding can now be seen in the trailer for Fifty Shades Freed. The feature film will be released in Philippine cinemas February 7, 2018.


For more information and a first look at the design, please preview the trailer at https://youtu.be/9Pb-CElhGu8.

Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson return as Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele in Fifty Shades Freed, the climactic chapter based on the worldwide bestselling Fifty Shades phenomenon. Bringing to a shocking conclusion events set in motion in 2015 and 2017’s blockbuster films that grossed almost $950 million globally, the film arrives for Valentine’s Day 2018.


Believing they have left behind shadowy figures from their past, newlyweds Christian and Ana fully embrace an inextricable connection and shared life of luxury. But just as she steps into her role as Mrs.


Grey and he relaxes into an unfamiliar stability, new threats could jeopardize their happy ending before it even begins.


Also returning from prior Fifty Shades entries are Academy Award® winner Marcia Gay Harden, Eric Johnson, Rita Ora, Luke Grimes, Victor Rasuk, Jennifer Ehle, Eloise Mumford, Max Martini, Callum Keith Rennie, Bruce Altman and Robinne Lee, who are joined for the first time by Arielle Kebbel and Brant Daugherty.


Fifty Shades Freed is directed by Fifty Shades Darker’s James Foley (Fear, House of Cards) and once again produced by Michael De Luca, Dana Brunetti and Marcus Viscidi, alongside E L James, the creator of the culture-spanning blockbuster series. The screenplay is by Niall Leonard, based on the novel by James. www.fiftyshadesmovie.com



ABOUT MONIQUE LHUILLIER


Monique Lhuillier is internationally recognized as one of America’s foremost designers. Established in 1996 by Monique Lhuillier and her husband, Tom Bugbee, the company is considered one of the leading fashion houses in design, quality and creativity. With a passion for creating collections that are both feminine and modern, Monique Lhuillier continues to design ready-to-wear, accessories and bridal collections that are luxurious, chic and true to her aesthetic. Fans include Emma Stone, Blake Lively, Taylor Swift, Reese Witherspoon, Kristen Bell, Camila Cabello and the First Lady Melania Trump among others. Monique’s signature design sensibility has led to the launch of licensed products including fur, fine jewelry and tabletop, transforming the company into a luxury lifestyle brand. Monique Lhuillier products are distributed through Monique Lhuillier stores, premium department stores and specialty stores throughout the world.

“CALL ME BY YOUR NAME” TO SEDUCE AUDIENCES JAN 22 & 23 IN SNEAK PREVIEWS

Sony Pictures Classics' Call Me By Your Name, hailed as the Best Picture of 2017 by the L.A. Film Critics, and likely to garner major Oscar nominations next week, will hold special sneak previews exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas on Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 22 & 23.


Rated R-16 With No Cuts by the MTRCB, the coming-of-age drama stars Armie Hammer and Timothee Chalamet (New York Film Critics Best Actor winner for his role) as two men who share a special kind of friendship.

The participating Ayala Malls are Glorietta 4, Greenbelt 3, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma, Harbor Point, Ayala Malls Legaspi, Ayala Center Cebu, Abreeza and Centrio. Fans may visit www.sureseats.com for screening schedules and advance ticket sales.


Call Me By Your Name, the new film by Luca Guadagnino, is a sensual and transcendent tale of first love, based on the acclaimed novel by André Aciman.


It’s the summer of 1983 in the north of Italy, and Elio Perlman (Chalamet), a precocious 17- year-old young man, spends his days in his family’s 17th century villa transcribing and playing classical music, reading, and flirting with his friend Marzia (Esther Garrel).

Elio enjoys a close relationship with his father (Michael Stuhlbarg), an eminent professor specializing in Greco-Roman culture, and his mother Annella (Amira Casar), a translator, who favor him with the fruits of high culture in a setting that overflows with natural delights. While Elio’s sophistication and intellectual gifts suggest he is already a fully-fledged adult, there is much that yet remains innocent and unformed about him, particularly about matters of the heart.

One day, Oliver (Hammer), a 24 year-old American college graduate student working on his doctorate, arrives as the annual summer intern tasked with helping Elio’s father. Amid the sun-drenched splendor of the setting, Elio and Oliver discover the heady beauty of awakening desire over the course of a summer that will alter their lives forever.


Call Me By Your Name is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International.

Julie Anne San Jose, Barbie Forteza, Joyce Pring, and Ashley Rivera are proud Vivo local endorsers

Vivo is a global brand known for its selfie-centric smartphones which represents the brand’s mission of empowering self-expression of the next generation. There are already about 200 million Vivo users globally. In the Philippines, Vivo places third in the most popular smartphone brand with at least 1.1 million users and 5,200 stores an counting nationwide. Vivo attributes its success to its innovative spirit and topnotch marketing strategy. With all these facts in place, it is no wonder that a lot of today’s most influential local celebrities chose to support Vivo, all who are impressed with the brand’s dynamic smartphone features and sleek design.

In November 2017, during the grand launch of the Vivo V7+, Vivo introduced their newest brand endorsers. One of these endorsers were soulful singer Julie Anne San Jose, dramatic actress Barbie Forteza, Radio DJ and musician Joyce Pring, and sexy comedienne Ashley Rivera.

Barbie Forteza, known as GMA 7’s Kapuso Primetime Princess, started out in showbusiness pretty young and has starred in the best TV soaps through out the years, winning acting awards left and right. During a press conference for the V7+ launch, Barbie attested to the beauty of the selfies produced using the V7+’s revolutionary 24MP camera. The V7+ also boasts of a Face ID access. True to the wonders of future technology, Vivo offers this feature which is a surely-safe security access to one’s smartphone, where phone unlocks with mere facial recognition. The Face ID feature enables the V7+ to “wake up” with the user simply picking up the phone, raising it in portrait mode to unlock it and it is ready to go.

Barbie has a huge following on social media with over 23,000 on Twitter, 1.1 million on Instagram, and over 1.4 million on Facebook, making Barbie one of the biggest showbusiness influencer.

Julie Anne San Jose is no different when it comes to popularity. The talented singer and songwriter, which rose to fame from her humble beginnings as a Youtube star, had a very busy stint as Vivo influencer in 2017. Julie Anne attended several of the brand’s biggest events of the year such as the V7+ grand launch in September 2017 at the Marriott Hotel, the V7 launch at SM North EDSA in December 2017, and had her first Vivo mall tour December 8 at the Fisher Mall in Quezon City.

The V7+ is perfect for Julie Anne because, as a prolific musician, she enjoys the Hi-Fi feature of the V7+. The fully-upgraded AK4376A Hi-Fidelity audio chip supports the latest sound technology and levels up mobile audio technology, enabling any music lover to enjoy rich and full rhythms. Julie Anne also swears by the powerful 24MP camera of the V7+ which produces perfect selfies each time. Julie Anne’s fans are the best in the world and she has tons of following online: 1.88 million on Twitter, 1 million on Instagram, and close to a million at 998,973 on Facebook.

Joyce Pring is a person of many talents. A DJ, host, and a musician, Joyce is also an effective influencer for many brands including Vivo. Joyce started becoming known in the showbusiness scene when she finished as finalist for music channel Myx’s VJ search in 2011 and later started a hosting stint at the country’s longest running noontime show Eat Bulaga. Joyce now enjoys her time as a musician and Radio Jockey at Magic 89.9 FM. Joyce is thrilled with her Vivo smartphone. As a radio DJ and musician, Joyce appreciates Vivo smartphone’s Hi-Fi feature which enhances sounds and produces sharp and brilliant music.

As an influencer with a thriving social media presence, Joyce also appreciates the selfie-centric feature of a Vivo smartphone. Joyce’s following continues to grow with more than 300,000 on Twitter, almost 400,000 on Instagram, and more than 112,000 on Facebook. Joyce, first appeared alongside Vivo during her first mall tour at the Mall of Asia in October 2016 and was at the grand V7+ launch, even performing for the crowd.

Lastly, Ashley Rivera, who became famous for her side-splitting Youtube videos, is the newest face to endorse the Vivo brand. Ashley is now a DJ and a member of The Beat Project Manila, a group composed of professional party and event DJs. Ashley has performed in various major festivals in the country and was named one of the 7 female DJs to Watch Out in 2016 by Push Play. Ashley loves to take videos and selfies, thanks to her pretty face and alluring figure, not to mention her witty antics on cam.

Ashley considers Vivo her best buddy when it comes to taking the perfect selfies and is an ideal gizmo for her next viral video with the phone’s revolutionary 5.99 all-screen Display with an 84.4% screen to body ratio, providing a more exciting and enhanced visual experience. Ashley continues to trend online and it can be attributed to her strong following: more than 30,000 on Twitter, 147,000 on Instagram and a whopping 725,836 on Facebook.

For inquiries about Vivo, visit the Vivo website at www.vivo.com/ph or check out their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/VivoPhil), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vivophil/), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/vivo_phil) accounts

Technolux Holds Free Business Series on Merrychef Oven for Restaurateurs and Businessmen

Are you looking for an oven that is efficient and versatile yet small enough to fit in your restaurant’s kitchen?  And one that ensures consistent food quality?  Technolux introduces Merrychef Oven as part of its ongoing business series meant to help restaurateurs and businessmen be familiar with top quality kitchen equipment from prestigious brands around the world.  

The event, billed  “ Merrychef-Masterlass. The smallest high-speed oven with the biggest performance,” is scheduled on January 19, 2018 from 2 pm to 4 pm at Mall of Kitchens in Kamagong St., Makati  City. It is open to the public.

This will be conducted by Merrychef principal from Welbilt, Chef Vincent Lee and Techolux  corporate chefs  Mathieu Amet and Miguel Vengko.   They will conduct a cooking demo using the said oven. Lee will  discuss the advantages of using this equipment.  Recipes using the said oven will also be featured.

Compact and high-speed, Merrychef is ideal for businesses that require food to be served hot and fresh. It is so versatile that it can toast, bake, grill and cook fresh or frozen food like sandwiches, pastries, vegetables and entrees.   The rapid cooking combines three heat technologies (tuned impingement, microwave, convection), which makes it 20 times faster than cooking food in a typical convection oven.

Equipped with the easyTouch® user interface, the icon driven, colour touch screen panel is capable of storing up to 1,024 multi-stage cooking profiles. It does makes cooking much easier with a touch of your finger and minimizes labour in the kitchen. 

Quick demos will also be held featuring these other kitchen equipment brands that are distributed by Technolux:  Convotherm combi oven,   Pronto speed oven, Taylor soft serve machine, Vittore espresso machine and   Vitamix blenders

Technolux is the  Philippines’ largest importer and supplier of a complete line of foodservice, small wares and laundry equipment for over 40 years.

For inquiries, call 8964941 and 8994531 or visit its corporate offices at 2176 Primo Rivera Street,  Barangay La Paz, Makati City. Check out www.technolux.net. 

Mall of Kitchens  is located at 9703 Kamagong St.,Corner Lawaan St., San Antonio Village, Makati City (tel nos. 890-6758 / 552-3587).  Ample parking is available.  

Smart widens lead in LTE speeds nationwide - OpenSignal

PLDT wireless arm Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is increasing its lead in LTE/4G speeds nationwide, according to crowd-sourced data gathered by wireless coverage research firm OpenSignal.

The latest OpenSignal results, which covered the months of September to November, showed that Smart has established what it called “clear leadership” in LTE/4G across the country, with nationwide average LTE download speeds of 11.7 Mbps (vs. 7.3 Mbps for that of the competitor).

Smart also led across all measured areas, with 13.2 Mbps in National Capital Region (NCR)/Metro Manila, 7.7 Mbps in the Visayas, and 12.1 Mbps in South Luzon, compared with its competitor which, based on the results, registered speeds of 8.2 Mbps, 6.8 Mbps and 6.3 Mbps, respectively.

“The latest OpenSignal results show that our investments in and focus on network improvement are bearing fruit. The continuous expansion of our LTE and 3G networks is bringing a better experience to our customers across the country,” said Mario G. Tamayo, PLDT and Smart Senior Vice President for Network Planning and Engineering.

“By continuing to lead the way in bringing better, world-class mobile internet connectivity to the Philippines, PLDT and Smart are able to offer a wider array of digital services and life solutions, as well as make the best video, social media and gaming experience more accessible to our customers,” said Eric R. Alberto, PLDT Group Chief Revenue Officer.

 

Big improvements in coverage

In terms of coverage, the latest results showed significant improvements in both 3G and LTE availability, with double-digit year-on-year improvements registered for LTE coverage in Metro Manila, Southern Luzon and the Visayas. Nationwide, Smart’s LTE availability improved from 35.86% in the January 2017 report to 58.07%, the report said.

In parallel, 3G coverage also improved across the areas measured, with nationwide 3G availability improving from 67.89% to 74.45%.

“Compared to last year, the OpenSignal report says Smart has more than doubled its lead in LTE speeds across all areas, while improvements across regions have also been noted in terms of 3G speeds as a result of our extensive network improvement efforts,” Tamayo added.

The OpenSignal results were corroborated by recent internal tests, which showed better download speeds in Southern Luzon. Median download speeds of 18.5 Mbps were posted in Quezon province, while speeds of 17.1 Mbps were recorded in Batangas. 

In Metro Manila, recent internal tests in Parañaque, for example, recorded median LTE download speeds of 17.9 Mbps, while median download speeds of 27.6 Mbps were posted in Caloocan. In Taguig, Smart LTE posted median download speeds of 18.6 Mbps.

LTE speeds in Cebu, meanwhile, averaged 24 Mbps, while LTE speeds in Davao were at 34 Mbps on average, also based on recent internal tests.

Fastest LTE in the country

In 2016, Smart started to deploy LTE in multiple frequencies including low band spectrum such as 700 MHz, initially in Boracay and in Metro Davao. This accelerated LTE deployment has enabled Smart to also roll-out LTE-Advanced (LTE-A), which allows for even greater speeds and capacity through its capability called Carrier Aggregation (CA).

CA allows for the combination two or more radio frequency bands in order to deliver bigger bandwidth and much faster data speeds to mobile users.

At the beginning of the year, Smart announced that it was further boosting LTE speeds in the country by rolling out LTE-A in more areas of the country. This includes the deployment of four-component (4CC) carrier aggregation, which features the combination of four separate spectrum bands.

Last year, Smart’s LTE and 3G expansion program initially covered Metro Cebu, Rizal and Metro Manila and has since proceeded to other parts of the country.  This has been complemented by a 3G rollout in several frequency bands as well.  As a result, the company expects to fulfill ahead of schedule its commitment to the National Telecommunications Commission to cover over 90% of the country’s cities and municipalities with mobile broadband using LTE and 3G by 2019.

LTE is the best technology to help bring fast, affordable, and reliable internet services to as many customers as possible.

McDonalds to start accepting cashless payments with PayMaya Partnership

PLDT, Smart, Voyager and PayMaya Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan (left) and McDonald's Philippines Founder and Chairman George T. Yang (right) give a thumbs up to building a cashless ecosystem in the Philippines along with McDonald's Chief Happiness Officer Ronald McDonald (middle). S

McDonald's customers in the Philippines can expect a more convenient way to pay for their McDonald’s favorites as the quick-service restaurant chain starts to roll out over-the-counter Mastercard and Visa card transactions in select branches through a collaboration with PayMaya Philippines.

Over 40 McDonald’s restaurants nationwide have already begun accepting card payments for all types of Mastercard and Visa credit, debit, and prepaid cards, including PayMaya Visa cards and Smart Mastercard.

To make things even more convenient for McDonald’s customers, the company will also soon be accepting PayMaya QR payments in its McCafe BGC Arts Center and McCafe Tagaytay Calamba stores, with more stores accepting QR-based payments in the coming months. This means customers only have to open the PayMaya app, scan the QR code displayed at the cashier area inside participating stores, and make quick and convenient payments using only their smartphones.

Customers can also look forward to being able to book and pay for their McCelebrations Birthday Party online as well as pay for their orders via McDelivery very soon.

Convenient card and QR payments

“Our goal is to continuously provide our customers with a convenient and feel-good restaurant experience, which is why we are committed in seeking out innovations that can deliver this to them. Through our partnership with PayMaya, our customers will now have a cashless payment option to make ordering their favorite McDonald’s meals more convenient,” said McDonald’s President and CEO, Mr. Kenneth S. Yang

“This is digital technology at its most convenient, and we are working toward enabling more partners like McDonald's to further build a ‘cashless’ ecosystem all around the country,” said Manuel V. Pangilinan, Chairman at PLDT, Smart, and PayMaya. "We're starting with McDonald's today, but we envision a future where most of our transactions will be carried out with the help of a PayMaya account."

Getting a PayMaya account is easy. All one has to do is to download the app or start a chat with @PayMayaOfficial in FB Messenger to be able to create an account. Loading up their PayMaya accounts is also hassle-free, given the ubiquity of over 15,000 top-up facilities nationwide. These include Robinsons Department Store Business Centers, SM Business Services, Cebuana Lhuillier, ExpressPay, TouchPay kiosks, 7-Eleven, ExpressPay, Palawan Pawnshops, Shopwise, Wellcome, 2Go outlets, Petron stations along NLEX, and Smart Padala centers down to sari-sari stores in grassroots communities, and Unionbank ATMs.

Toward a cashless Philippines

“McDonald's is a well-loved brand that we are glad to be partnering with to provide Filipinos with more cashless payment options. Together, we take one bold step with them in creating a cashless Philippines, which we see happening in the very near future," said Orlando B. Vea, President and CEO at PayMaya Philippines.

McDonald’s joins a roster of pioneering companies and merchants that are embracing the cashless revolution with the help of PayMaya. Today, PayMaya is the largest online and mobile acquirer in the Philippines, powering card payment acceptance of some of the biggest e-Commerce retailers in the country, including the likes of Lazada, Zalora, Philippine Airlines, and Cebu Pacific, among many others.

PayMaya is likewise powering the QR payments acceptance capabilities of Robinsons Department Store, Robinsons Supermarket, and shops under the Robinsons Store Specialists, Inc., which include popular brands such as Topshop, Topman, G2000, Dorothy Perkins, and Warehouse.

PayMaya QR payments are also accepted in all The SM Store and Mall Information Booths nationwide. Merchants in food parks as well as other retail and food chains are also now accepting PayMaya QR.

PayMaya Philippines, the country’s pioneer and leader in cashless payments, is the digital financial services arm of PLDT’s Voyager Innovations. To know more about its solutions for merchants and businesses, visit business.paymaya.com

UNIQLO PH launches 2018 Spring/Summer Jeans and Blouses Collection

Japanese global retail brand UNIQLO introduces the newest additions to its Jeans and Women’s Blouses Collections. Made in bright, pastel hues, the new pieces are a fitting choice for the summer season ahead.

Whether you need to start a wardrobe from scratch, or you’re looking to rebuild your pre-existing wardrobe, UNIQLO reveals its vibrant 2018 Spring/Summer collection of jeans and tops that easily become the building blocks of your new year look.

Rooted in the brand’s LifeWear philosophy, each piece of clothing from the new collections are made with the best fit and fabrics to bring better comfort to Filipinos. More than just a fashion statement, UNIQLO pays extra attention to functionality with various designs and styles to suit different kinds of lifestyles.

Well-fitting jeans have always been a staple in everyone’s closet, but adding a touch of color lends the piece an on-trend appeal--available in new season colorways are the Men’s Stretch Skinny Fit Tapered Jeans and Women’s Cigarette Jeans. Apart from new colors, updates include a new feminine fit for the Women’s Slim Boyfriend Ankle Length Jeans. The EZY jeans are also refreshed this season with improved comfort.

Versatile as they are, the new season’s blouses offer a variety of clean and casual dressing options that easily transition from work to play or vice versa. Ideal for mixing and matching, choose from UNIQLO’s latest collections of Jeans and Blouses for women to get the look that fits your individual style.

 LAID-BACK WEEKENDS

Women’s Skinny Fit Tapered Jeans
A feminine style essential, these skinny-fit jeans are form-fitting and are ideal for casual weekends. Tastefully colored, each pair is carefully processed to bring out the best of each color.

Women’s Drape Blouse
Let your wardrobe beam with elegance with the Women’s Drape Blouse. Highlighted by an attractive drape, the deeper v-neck design frames and flatters the collarbone for a more feminine form.

WOMAN ON-THE-GO

Women’s EZY Jeans
UNIQLO’s no-fuss EZY Jeans are the ideal match for women who are always on the move. It features a drawstring elastic waist which allows for trouble-free adjustments.

Women’s Easy Care Long Sleeve Blouse
A light and easy top, the Women’s Easy Care Long Sleeve Blouse is designed with a pajama collar for a trendy touch. This item is made from 100% premium extra-fine cotton for a feather-like feel perfect for women who like to stay comfortable while staying stylish.

A DAY AT WORK

Women’s Smart Style Ankle Length Pants
Look neat and polished at the office with the Smart Style Ankle Length Pants. The narrow tapered cuffs produce a sleek outline and the rayon material emanates a tasteful draped style.

Women’s Easy Care 2-Way Cache Coeur Long Sleeve Blouse
Add drama to your work attire with the pleated details of the Easy Care 2-Way Cache Coeur Long Sleeve Blouse. The top features a wrap-like crossover design.

CITY GETAWAY

Women’s Color Skinny Fit Ankle Jeans
Cropped for a neat and casual style, the Color Skinny Fit Ankle Jeans work well for lazy days in town. Featuring a sleek and stylish skinny cut, it’s a versatile pair that’s easy to coordinate.

Women’s Drape Mock Neck ¾ Sleeve Blouse
The wider design of UNIQLO Drape Mock Neck ¾ Sleeve Blouse offers a more relaxed feel perfect for your next roadtrip. This piece holds up after washing so you don’t have to worry about a wrinkled top while you lounge and unwind.

GIRLS NIGHT OUT

Women’s Slim Boyfriend Fit Ankle Length Jeans
UNIQLO Slim Boyfriend Fit Ankle Length Jeans has a roomy waist with tapered cut toward the cuffs for a streamlined style. Made from Kaihara denim, these jeans feature a soft and light feel for ultimate comfort.

Women’s Drape V-Neck Sleeveless Blouse
With hem slits that add accent to a deep neckline, the Women’s Drape V-Neck Sleeveless Blouse is a fitting choice for any catch-up session with friends.


PRESENTATION READY



Women’s High Rise Wide Fit Jeans
Featuring a high rise and a wide leg, the Women’s High Rise Wide Fit Jeans are fitting for women who like to look polished and trendy at the same time.

Women’s Drape Short Sleeve T-Shirt
The Women’s Drape Short Sleeve T-Shirt is designed with a soft feminine drape. Dolman sleeves create a relaxed, feminine style while its versatile and solid design make it an ideal pairing piece.

Tickets Go On Sale To The Public Beginning 18 January 2018

World-renowned singer Celine Dion has announced she will head overseas this summer with her highly anticipated LIVE 2018 Tour to perform in seven cities across the Asia-Pacific region. Scheduled to kick-off 26 June in Tokyo, the CELINE DION LIVE 2018 Tour will see Celine return to cities she hasn’t performed in for ten years, including Tokyo and Macao, and cities she will perform in for the first time ever, including Singapore, Jakarta, Taipei, Manila and Bangkok.

Tickets for CELINE DION LIVE 2018 in Manila will go on sale to the public beginning 18 January at 10 a.m. Members of TeamCeline will have access to purchase tickets before the public through an advance pre-sale from 16 January to 17 January. The tour is produced by AEG Presents and co-produced by Ovation Productions in Manila.

Tickets for CELINE DION LIVE 2018 Tour in Manila will go on-sale to the public beginning 18 January.

For tickets and information visit celinedion.com and smtickets.com.

 CELINE DION LIVE 2018 Tour Dates:



26 June                Tokyo                    Tokyo Dome                                                     
29 June                Macao                  Cotai Arena at The Venetian Macao                       
3 July                     Singapore            Marina Bay Sands Grand Ballroom           

4 July                     Singapore            Marina Bay Sands Grand Ballroom           

7 July                     Jakarta                  Sentul International Convention Center

11 July                  Taipei                    Taipei Arena                                                      
13 July                  Taipei                    Taipei Arena                                                      
19 July                  Manila                  Mall of Asia Arena                                          
23 July                  Bangkok               Impact Arena                                                    

One of the most immediately recognized, widely respected and successful performers in pop music history, Celine Dion has sold almost 250 million albums during her over 30-year career. She has earned five Grammy Awards, two Academy Awards and seven American Music Awards.  In 2004, Celine  received the Diamond award at the World Music Awards recognizing her status as the best-selling female artist of all time. In 2016, the Billboard Music Awards presented her with the lifetime achievement Icon Award.   Celine continues to break records with her ongoing Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace which has played over 1,000 shows to more than four million fans.

AEG Presents is one of the largest live music companies in the world.  The company is dedicated to all aspects of live contemporary music performances, including producing and promoting global and regional concert tours, music events and world-renowned festivals.  AEG Presents promotes more than 8,000 shows annually worldwide.  For more information, visit aegpresents.com.

Ovation Productions is a pioneer concert promotions company in the Philippines operating since the 1970s headed by veteran promoter Renen de Guia. It directly buys, promotes, and handles all production of its concerts ‘in-house’. The company has expanded the concert market for international artists by breaking into and developing provincial cities in the Philippines aside from Metro Manila. For more information, visit ovationproductionsmanila.com.

Lin Shaye faces her greatest fears and destroy the immortal Key Face in Insidious: The Last Key

Dr. Elise Rainier—a brilliant psychic, clairvoyant and demonologist—has spent her life guiding innocents back into the light…and thwarting creatures that have opened unholy doors into eternal darkness.


As a child who could communicate with the dead, she accidentally unleashed something unspeakable into our world, in Columbia Pictures' new horror-thriller Insidious: The Last Key

Lin Shaye was thrilled with the opportunity to play Elise as a badass. “I’m learning more about Elise through each film,” says the actress. “When we first meet her in Insidious, she’s a confident clairvoyant, an empath. She takes on other people’s feelings very strongly, which allows her to respond to them deeply. She’s a seer with a gift that she didn’t ask for, but one that she was born with.”


“People were apparently very taken by me as a hero,” Shaye adds, “which was very surprising to me.”

“It’s been fascinating to watch Lin’s evolution as Elise over this series,” says producer Jason Blum. “We meet Elise as this enigmatic scientist in a complex field…who serves the story as a channel for the Lambert family to reach their son. But as we learn more about her, we see this haunting unfold—one that all plays out in Lin’s riveting eyes. In The Last Key, we finally get to witness what created Elise’s genius, and how she has been driven for a lifetime to help others—innocents tortured by this unspeakable demon.”


We first met Dr. Rainier in 2010’s Insidious, when, alongside sidekicks Tucker and Specs, she helps Josh and Renai Lambert draw their son Dalton from the deep recesses of The Further—a nightmarish mirror vision of our existence. There, dark spirits ooze from unspeakable corners and attempt to re-enter our realm by any means necessary. As Elise uses her gifts to free Dalton, the demon that possessed Josh when he was just a boy escapes from The Further and kills Elise. But is she really dead?


In Insidious: Chapter 2 the Lamberts are still reeling from the psychic abduction of their son and the loss of Elise. When they move back into Josh’s boyhood home, Josh again becomes possessed by the demon residing in the house and lying in wait. To save his father, Dalton reaches into The Further and finds Elise, who is still alive fighting an eternal battle to free trapped souls, rescue Josh and end the family curse.

Elise returns to the land of the living in Insidious: Chapter 3, which takes us back to a time before the Lamberts. Called out of retirement to help Quinn Brenner, a teen whose attempts to connect with her dead mother go horribly wrong, Elise is reminded of her sworn duty to use her paranormal gifts for the good of mankind.

Insidious: The Last Key takes us with Elise back to her girlhood home. But when the ghastliest haunted house Elise has ever entered proves to be the one where she was raised, Elise must face her greatest fears and destroy the immortal Key Face—the demon she set free so many years before. Vanquish him on his terrain, and she will free trapped souls for good. Fail, and the house she barely escaped as a child will claim her soul for eternity.




In Philippine cinemas January 17, Insidious: The Last Key is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International.

Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano and Popstar Royalty Sarah Geronimo mark the Jollibee's 40th anniversary

Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano and Popstar Royalty Sarah Geronimo join forces for a one-of-a-kind collaboration that capture the joy-filled stories of Filipinos to mark the 40th anniversary of the country’s number one fast food chain.

Entitled ‘Apat na Dekada’, the upbeat and heart-warming song encapsulates four decades of joyful moments shared with generations of Filipinos who have made Jollibee a part of their lives. The song was composed by Thyro Alfaro in collaboration with Jollibee’s creative agency, McCann World Group Philippines.


For the past 40 years, Jollibee has been a home to stars who have served as their brand ambassadors. The stellar list includes Sarah and Gary who headlined some of the most memorable Jollibee campaigns but none quite as special as the 40th anniversary anthem.


One of the brand’s first endorsers, Gary shared how it feels to have reached full circle, “I was happy then, overjoyed now because it is 40 years later and I’m doing something with them again.”


For her part, Sarah has been a part of the Jollibee family since 2005 and has since become one of the country’s biggest superstars, growing a wider audience in the same way that Jollibee has continued to spread its reach in the country and across the globe.


While recording the song, the two artists felt waves of nostalgia as they looked back at their own Jollibee moments with their loved ones.


“‘Yung entirety nung message nung kanta, inisa-isa niya ‘yung simple joys of life, ‘yung simple pero masagana, sincere at totoong-totoo kasi ako mismo nakita ko ‘yun, naranasan ko ‘yun, at naramdaman ko ‘yun,” shared Sarah.



Because the song struck a chord in both singers, they agreed it would also easily resonate among many Filipinos. The Popstar Royalty added, “Kasi ‘yung Jollibee it’s not just a brand. Pinapahalagahan talaga ‘yung values ng pamilyang Pilipino, at saka yung importansya ng saya ng pagiging isang buong pamilya. Iyon ‘yung dahilan kung bakit naging malapit sa puso nating mga Pilipino ‘yung Jollibee.”



According to Gary, he was very happy that the brand had gone global. “I think that they’ve really been able to master that touch of going out of their way, maybe even bending backwards, to stick to what is Filipino, through and through, and it’s now creating an impact. Now people are seeing the consistency and I think that’s something I commend them for. So I think expanding into other countries is not only going to bring a piece of the product to them but it’s also going to bring a piece of the Filipino heart to people all over the world,” he shared.   



This is the first taste of many surprises in store for Jollibee’s 40th anniversary year-long celebration. Be part of this special milestone by watching the special music video (LINK) and relive your very own jolly moments!

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