The adrenaline went off the charts when top-of-mind affordable real estate developer, Amaia joined the fun-loving Ilonggos in celebrating the famous Dinagyang Festival last month, the most awaited annual event in the province.
Amaia was one of the corporate sponsors when the Dinagyang fest, held from January 26 to 28, 2018, marked its 50th year in Iloilo’s rich cultural history. Amaia likewise grabbed the chance to take part in the Kasadyahan sa Dinagyang and booth event at Atria Park.
Amaia Land officials and representatives trooped to the streets of Iloilo City and readily fell into rhythm with the local folks as they sang and danced in keeping with a rich and vibrant heritage.
The Dinagyang festival is both a religious and cultural festival held on the fourth Sunday of January in honor of their beloved patron, the Sto. Nino, and to commemorate that time in history when the Malays came to their shores and settled in the region.
Affirming the company’s avid support for Philippine tourism, Mr. Sixto Sengson of Amaia Land enthused that the Dinagyang Festival best displays the Ilonggos’ creativity, passion for the arts and history, and most importantly, their warm hospitality towards locals, non-locals, and international guests alike.
“Amaia Land is honored to be part of this joyful celebration of heritage in the beautiful province of Iloilo, which truly has a lot to offer—from its wonderful cuisine to its tourist attractions, and to its warm and welcoming people,” Sengson says.
Dubbed as the “City of Love,” Iloilo is considered as one of the most livable cities in the country because of its natural topography, efficient transportation and road infrastructure, panoramic views and scenic spots, and its generally pleasant and peaceful surroundings.
For this reason, Amaia encourages Ilonggos to invest in Amaia Scapes Iloilo, Amaia Land’s first economic housing development in the highly urbanized city, which is now regarded as the regional center of Western Visayas.
Amaia Scapes Iloilo offers aspiring homeowners innovatively designed homes that come in bungalow pod, carriage pod, multi pod, single home, town home, and twin pod—all made affordable for hardworking Ilonggos.
Located at Barangay San Jose in San Miguel, Amaia Scapes Iloilo provides access to key retail establishments like malls, hospitals and health facilities, churches, and schools. The city also has a diversion road where automobiles, bicycles, and pedestrians can share road use effectively.
Future homeowners can choose from Amaia Land’s easy and flexible payment terms such as cash, deferred payment, and bank financing.
For inquiries about Amaia Scapes Iloilo and other Amaia properties, visit www.amaialand.com or like www.facebook.com/AmaiaLand.
I admit, after watching the movie "Siargao". I would love to book a plane trip to Siargao and do an itinerary according to the movie because of its strong visuals, beautiful backdrop and under the sea shots.
The social media and travel bloggers/vloggers contribute to this captivating places and beautiful destinations in our country. With the hashtags like #travelph, #travelgram, #phbeaches one could easily access PH destinations in one search.
Now, even local filmmakers have been inspired to feature these hidden wonders in their films which in turn spurs more interest and eventually helps boost the tourism industry of the place.
This is why Tourism Promotions Board Chief Operating Officer Cesar Montano, came up with Turismo, a new campaign that brings together two of the things he loves most–Tourism and Film making.
“Today is a good day to make them more together to help in the progress of our country,” he said. “Film is a medium that has always inspired me. … It will be an honest statement to say that I am totally in love with the film industry,” Montano said at the awarding event held at the Diamond Hotel Manila.
“Film tourism is a steadily growing industry in the country, this project is created to acknowledge the many films and filmmakers that, through their wonderful portrayals of the Philippines, have aroused interest and boosted tourism in local tourist spots.”
Cine Turismo recognized 10 Filipino-made and two foreign movies that have showcased the beauty of the Philippines and have helped promote Philippine tourism through film.
“DOT seeks to honor the efforts of Filipino filmmakers and producers to display the country’s vast beauty,” said Tourism Secretary Wanda Corazon Tulfo-Teo.
The awarding ceremony is but part of the launch activities of Cine Turismo.
Honorees have been chosen based on the following criteria:
1) made by a Filipino production house;
2) is a full-length film (minimum of 75 minutes);
3) commercially released within the last two years;
4) was shown in the Philippines or at international film festivals;
5) showcases the destination extensively or must be a setting for majority of the scenes;
6) portrays the country in a positive manner, provides a general awareness of the locale, and has created a positive impact on the community and perception of its people;
7) has promoted and preserved culture and heritage and reflects the country’s history; enriches Filipino values and traits such as resilience, the Bayanihan spirit, hospitality, and patriotism;
8) has inspired and excited the viewer to visit the country, and must have induced travel among moviegoers; and
9) has generated revenues and created jobs in their locations, as well as new trade and businesses.
Films that were honored are:
Sakaling Hindi Makarating, directed by Ice ldanan and shot in llocos, Siquijor, Batanes, and Zamboanga;
Director Ellen OngkekoMartil’s Lakbay2Love, which showcases Timberland Heights and Benguet; Paglipay from Director Zig Dulay, set in the mountains of Zambales; Camp Sawi by Director Irene Villamor, set in Bantayan island; Patay na si Hesus, directed by Victor Villanueva;
Director Mario Cornejo’s Apocalypse Child, set in Baler; Siargao by Director Paul Soriano, which showcases the island of the same name; Director Bona Fajardo’s I Found My Heart in Santa Fe, set in Santa Fe in Cebu; Requited by Director Nerissa Picadizo, which features Mt. Pinatubo; and Director Thop Nazareno’s Kiko Boksingero, filmed in Baguio.
For lce ldanan, whose protagonist for Sakaling Hindi Makarating goes on a journey around the Philippines, there was an intention to display these places. “l’ve been to those places and l chose locations that are hard to go to at bihirang-bihirang puntahan ng mga tao dahil hindi sila sikat like Cebu, Boracay, or Palawan.”
For Nerissa Picadizo, who directed “Requited,” the location was a reflection of the film’s protagonist. “Matt’s personality is like that of Mt. Pinatubo. He was once a beast of nature, yet he matured into a beautiful soul at the end of the story where he learns to redeem himself,” she related.
More than understanding characters, films also help in a deeper appreciation and understanding of a place. Mario Cornejo, director of “Apocalypse Child,” said Baler is “a beautiful, magical surf town where Francis Ford Coppola shot the surfing scenes of the classic film ‘Apocalypse Now.’
“Local legend has it that when that film wrapped, they left a surfboard prop behind floating in the ocean. Five local boys used that board and taught themselves to surf, becoming the first Philippine surfing champions,” he explained.
“Kiko Boksingero” director Thop Nazareno said locale was important in setting the right mood for his film. “Baguio is very cold; walang masyadong tao. Tahimik. Nakadagdag sa longing ni Kiko ‘yung lamig, and isolation,” he related.
Bona Fajardo of “I Found My Heart in Sante Fe” discovered more than beautiful spots – he was amazed by the locals.“Namangha po kami sa talent ng Cebuano,” he recalled, “Lahat po sila sa Manila nagtataka bakit dalawa lang ang artista. Pero hindi nila nararamdaman na dalawa lang ang artista. Ibig sabihin, nagbe-blend nang tama.”
“Lakbay2Love” filmmaker Ellen Ongkeko-Marfil hoped that the audience would want to preserve the beauty that they see on screen. “It is awesome when we hear people recommending the film to those who want to see how beautiful the Philippines can be. Along the way, we hope the story communicates to viewers the need to take care of such beauty.”
Special citations were given to South Korean films “Mango Tree,” directed by Lee Song-Sung and shot in Cebu, and “Romantic Island,” directed by Cheol-Woo Kang and shot in Boracay.
Film Tourism Bill
The TPB also reiterated its call for passage of the pending Film Tourism Bill (SB 1330) sponsored by Sen. Grace Poe and introduced by Sen. Sonny Angara.
The Film Tourism Bill recognizes the “potential of international and local motion picture production to create jobs, grow the economy and raise the nation’s international profile” and seeks to offer incentives to production companies who choose to showcase Philippine destinations and the nation’s historical and cultural heritage, or champion Filipino film practitioners and artists in foreign productions.
“Film tourism is a steadily growing industry in the country,” says Montano. “We’ve seen how wonderful portrayals of the Philippines in various films, local and international, have roused interest and boosted tourism in local tourist spots.”
The passage of the Film Tourism Bill will facilitate the promotion and marketing of the Philippines as a location through a website or manual, providing easy access to information on how foreign productions can shoot in the country. It will also assist in the implementation of reward and incentive packages for foreign productions planning to shoot in the Philippines, as well as the processing of documents and permits.
I must admit Im a little embarrassed by the fact that my only introduction to vietnamese cuisine is limited to spring rolls and Pho which I often crave for whenever im feeling a bit sick.
So I was really excited when i got invited to the opening of Bawais the Vietnamese resto Ive seen a few times whenever Im at Uptown BGC.
I've always wanted to try it out but I was both clueless and hesitant as to which dish to order...
Turns out you cant really go wrong with vietnamese food esp if you love vegetables, soup and coffee.
The first thing you notice as soon as you enter Bawais is the feeling of being someplace new yet oddly familiar. The rickshaw caught my attention upon entering the restaurant. I wanted to have an instagram picture with it, but my partner was not with me during the event.
A large mural showing Vietnamese women by a lotus pond adorns the wall and echoes Vietnamese culture . Intricately-designed tiles of striking geometric patterns on the floor and parts of the walls provide the accent to the interiors, perfectly melding with the furniture. By the counter are various wooden frames with photos depicting the Vietnamese way of life. These complement woven bamboo pendant lamps, hanging from the ceiling as droplights and providing a natural and earthy feel.
Bawais Vietnamese Kitchen couple owners Virgilio Tatlonghari, Bawai Dung and children were present during the opening on March 13 at Uptown, BGC.
These are the must-try dishes at Bawais Vietnamese Kitchen
The first thing that I ordered upon recommendation is the Iced Vietnamese coffee. Its a strong coffee drink with condensed milk.
Bawai’s House Salad is one of the bestsellers, made with fresh coconut sprouts, shredded carrots, topped with glazed pork and steamed shrimp, then drizzled with the house vinaigrette. This is my personal favorite.
Another signature starter is the Goi Cuon, spring rolls stuffed with shrimp, pork, vermicelli noodles and vegetables wrapped in soft and light rice paper imported from Vietnam.
For mains, Com Suong Cha, grilled pork belly glazed with a caramel-lemongrass marinade and served with egg pie, is a crowd favorite. And because coconut milk is a staple in Vietnamese cuisine, the Curry Ga, tender chicken in curry-coconut sauce, is likewise a good choice.
Of course, no Vietnamese meal is complete without a pho. Bawai’s Pho Bo, traditional Vietnamese beef noodle soup with herbs and spices, boasts of the same quality as those served in the streets and restaurants in Vietnam.
Seafood lovers, meanwhile, must try Ca Kho To, caramelized salmon with spices and served with a refreshing salad and Tom Rang Me, black tiger prawns with sweet tamarind paste and garnished with herbs and sesame seeds.
For dessert, the Ban Da Lon is not to be missed. This rice and mung bean cake, bathed in coconut cream and steamed sesame seeds, is a sweet temptation that’s tempered with the right amount of chewy goodness, making it an ideal way to end a meal.
Bawai’s also offers Family Meals that are a perfect array of their best-selling items, good for 4 or 8 persons.
There are hidden gems that are worth searching for.
Such is BAWAI’S VIETNAMESE KITCHEN, a quaint and homey restaurant tucked away in a quiet spot in Tagaytay. A Vietnamese term that means “grandmother,” Bawai’s serves authentic Vietnamese dishes much like traditional meals prepared with love by one’s own grandmother.
Bawai’s has lured foodies from Metro Manila with its home-cooked dishes since 2007. Now, those who love going on a weekend food or road trip don’t have to travel all the way to Tagaytay, as Bawai’s Vietnamese Kitchen is now open at the Uptown Parade in Bonifacio Global City, offering the same fare and feel-good dining experience.
FROM VIETNAM TO TAGAYTAY
The story of Bawai’s started when Virgilio Tatlonghari (popularly called Ver), a native of Quezon Province, went to work in Vietnam in 1967 as a power plant tender inside a military base camp. There, he fell in love with the beautiful My Duyen (fondly referred to as Bawai Dung). They married within months after they first met.
An unfortunate incident happened at Ver’s work place that prompted them to return to Manila for a much-needed surgery on his hips and left leg. Virgil would then work in Aramco in Saudi Arabia for 20-plus years while Bawai Dung and their five children stayed in the Philippines.
After retiring from Aramco, Ver built a house in the Tagaytay-Silang vicinity that was intended to be a family weekend getaway and eventually, their retirement home. Bawai Dung, by then a grandmother, shared her Vietnamese cuisine with family and friends who regularly visited their home.
Soon, people were clamoring for her to sell her specialties such as her delicious spring rolls and convinced her to open a restaurant. In 2006, Bawai Dung went back to Vietnam and formally enrolled in a Vietnamese cooking school. The rest, as they say, is history.
“After I finished my formal Vietnamese culinary education, I was ready to share my personal recipes. We sought the help of our neighbors and their families, trained them to be our cooks, servers and staff. Then, we opened Bawai’s Vietnamese Kitchen right in our home in Tagaytay in 2007,”Bawai Dung recounted.
A 36-seater restaurant, it initially opened during Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for lunch and dinner. They later added Thursdays to their operating days.
By word of mouth, the news about Bawai’s spread like wildfire attracting prominent businessmen, political figures, and other VIPs. It became a very popular dining destination, much to the pleasant surprise of Virgil and Bawai Dung. In fact, the challenge back then wasn’t about enticing customers to come; it was how to say no because they could not handle the huge influx of diners.
“I found it hard turning down some of our guests. I knew they travelled all the way to Tagaytay but we just didn’t have enough space to accommodate them,” Ver recalled.
At Bawai’s Tagaytay, guests are led through a garden of lush greens with a large bamboo-lined cobbled-stone pathway leading to the second floor where the restaurant is located. There are tables set for families, couples, and a cottage by the garden to add more seating. What drew people to Bawai’s aside from its cuisine was its homey appeal.
“We treat our customers not only as guests but as honorary members of our own family. After all, they are dining in our own home. Every dish is prepared with love,” Bawai Dung shared.
FROM TAGAYTAY TO BGC
Entrepreneur Anderson Hao, his wife Rhea and their business partners realize the potential of a good restaurant when they see one. “One of my partners would repeatedly tell me about how good the food is at Bawai’s Tagaytay and how the dishes have become his mother’s favorite,” Hao recalled.
They eventually convinced Ver and Bawai Dung to expand outside of Tagaytay. A contract was then entered into, giving Hao and his partners the exclusive master franchise of Bawai’s.
“We received a lot of offers to expand Bawai’s,” said Virgil. “We were very cautious as to who partner with. Based on experience, Chinese businessmen have the same values as my Vietnamese friends. Anderson and his partners are trustworthy and straightforward when it comes to business deals. And we are happy with our partnership with them,” Ver said.
Last April 28, 2017 Bawai’s opened a new home in BGC.
Situated at the ground floor of Uptown Parade, the 50-seater Bawai’s Vietnamese Kitchen adds color to the restaurant scene in the area. And while it is situated in the busy heart of BGC, one can still feel the homey ambience—comparable to the out of town experience provided by its original home in Tagaytay.
Bawai’s ambience is simple and laidback which is ideal for business meeting, for hanging out and providing a welcome break after a busy day at work and for bonding over delicious food with family and loved ones on weekends.
Because of the success of its BGC restaurant, further expansion is in the horizon. In fact, a branch in SM North Edsa will open in August this year, according to Hao.
FROM THE HOME KITCHEN TO ONE’S PLATE
Vietnamese dishes are regarded as varied yet simple. Every dish has a pattern and sequence that revolves around five elements: spicy, sour, bitter, salty, and sweet—a treat for the five senses. Thus, from the trickle of Vietnamese drip coffee to the cottony soft feel of their spring rolls, the texture of their desserts and the piping hot pho, Bawai’s dishes provide a sensual and savory dining experience. “We import our herbs and sauces from Vietnam. Our fresh ingredients are sourced from Bawai’s suppliers in Tagaytay so guests are assured that what they eat here in BGC are the same as those served in our maiden branch,” Hao said
FROM THE PLATE TO THE PALATE
It’s been a long journey from Vietnam to Tagaytay, and now to BGC. Bawai’s story continues to enthrall guests with a culinary journey from the plate, to the palate…and ultimately to one’s heart.
Bawai’s Vietnamese Kitchen is located at Retail 15, Ground Floor, Uptown Parade, 9th Ave. Corner 36th St., Uptown Bonifacio, Taguig City (Tel Nos. 812-2924; 0917-1522924); FB- Bawai’s Vietnamese Kitchen Uptown; IG- Bawai’s Vietnamese Kitchen Uptown; bawaisph
Little more than 30 years ago, it seemed almost inconceivable that you could log onto a computer, create your own profile—true or not—and connect with people anywhere on the globe in real time. But what if, 30 years from now, you could log in, become your own personal avatar—true or not—and interact with people in an infinite virtual world? Consider the possibilities...and the perils.
That is the basic premise of Ernest Cline’s bestseller Ready Player One, which captured the imagination of one of the most revered and successful filmmakers of all time: Steven Spielberg. “It’s a huge, sprawling adventure that intercuts between two completely different worlds,” he says. “I think Ernest Cline is a visionary who wrote of a future that’s actually not so far away from where we’re heading with the evolution of virtual reality.”
(Check out the new trailer of “Ready Player One” titled Dreamer.)
The author credits Spielberg with being one of his greatest influences in creating his first novel. “It’s hard to quantify what a profound effect Steven Spielberg’s work has had on my life and my interests, but I could not have written Ready Player One if I had not grown up on a steady diet of his films. Just as anyone who grew up with a passion for movies in the 1970s and `80s, his work is woven into the fabric of my life. So much of it ended up informing the story and the way I chose to write it, and the evidence of that is seen throughout the book.”
Warner Bros.' futuristic adventure “Ready Player One” is set in 2045, when people will have the ability to enter into a digital universe called the OASIS, where you go wherever you want, do whatever you like, be whomever or whatever you choose to be. With the population beset by unemployment, poverty, overcrowding, and utter hopelessness, “it’s a good time to escape into a virtual world where you can live an extraordinary life through your avatar,” says Spielberg.“All you need is an imagination, and that will take you far in the OASIS. But when you escape from reality, you’re also, in a way, divesting yourself of any real human contact. So, the story is entertaining, but there is also a bit of a social commentary.”
Cline reveals that his inspiration for the story came from some of the touchstones of his youth. “The initial idea came from the Atari game Adventure, which was the very first videogame to have an Easter egg in it—its designer, Warren Robinett, had created a secret room within the game that had his name inside it. It was my first time finding something inside a virtual world hidden by the creator of that world. It was a profound experience that really stuck with me. I was also a huge fan of Roald Dahl’s works, especially the Willy Wonka books, and one day the idea occurred to me: What if Willy Wonka had been a videogame designer instead of a candy maker? I started thinking about all the riddles and puzzles this eccentric billionaire could leave behind to find a worthy successor, and I knew I was on to something.”
Cline’s eccentric billionaire became the character of James Halliday, the reclusive co-creator of the OASIS, played by Mark Rylance. “The entire world lives within his dream—the dream from which he built an entire world,” says Spielberg. “But when he died he had no heirs, so he left behind a contest: the first to defeat three challenges, each rewarded with a key, and then find the Egg hidden somewhere inside the OASIS, will inherit everything.”
The buzz surrounding the book Ready Player One was already at a high pitch when it was first published in August 2011. It not only lived up to expectations; it surpassed them in spectacular fashion. A runaway hit, the #1 New York Times Best Seller has been published in more than 50 countries.
“I wondered if perhaps the book would only appeal to people around my age who were nostalgic for the `80s,” Cline continues. “But that has not been the case because it speaks to the way we live our lives now. Most of us have an actual identity and a virtual identity in the form of our social media profiles. And, not unlike the avatars in the story, you can shape those based on how you want other people to see you.”
In bringing the novel to the screen, it was vital to the filmmakers to be respectful of the source material, as well as its many fans. “But,” Spielberg acknowledges, “every book has to go through a process of adaptation when it goes from a literary work to a cinematic one. I think we ended up with just the right elements to tell a truly wonderful story.”
“Ready Player One” stars Tye Sheridan (“X-Men: Apocalypse”), Olivia Cooke (“Me and Earl and the Dying Girl,” “Bates Motel”), Ben Mendelsohn (“Rogue One – A Star Wars Story”) and T.J. Miller (“Deadpool”), with Simon Pegg (the “Star Trek” movies, the “Mission: Impossible” movies) and Oscar winner Mark Rylance (“Bridge of Spies,” “Dunkirk”).
“Ready Player One” is distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.
What's your favorite food pairing? Mine is pizza and wings. They are always better together when paired. Love that I can always get them perfectly cooked and prepared at Yellow Cab Pizza.
When I am craving for this delicious duos (New York's finest pizza and Hot wings). Yellow Cab Pizza is my to-go pizza place.! My perfect comfort food. Yellow Cab is near my residence, so they are just a phone call away for delivery. But if I want to savor the flavor and relax a little, I dined with friends and finished off with an order of strawberry or pistachio ice cream.
I am wishing that they will come up with chicken parts that I love like drum and thigh! Then, I got an invite for a new product launch.
This is good news to chicken lovers as Yellow Cab Pizza launches Yellow Cab Drum & Thigh! on March 16 at Yellow Cab Ayala Mall, The 30th. We got to enjoy the launch as everyone had fun with games and food! We feasted on drum and thigh chicken! and ice cream on the side.
There is so much to choose from six explosive flavors, that is sure to satisfy your cravings.
Starting at PHP189, enjoy two huge servings of fried, flavored chicken. Take your pick from six explosive flavors: Sriracha, Salt & Pepper, Hot Chix, Korean BBQ, NY BBQ, and Garlic Parmesan.
My personal favorite is the Garlic Parmesan Drum & Thigh flavor. It is garlic- spiked breading dip with a slight cheesiness to it. Perfect with Italian red rice.
You heard it right! Everyone’s favorite pizza joint is upping their chicken game with the Yellow Cab Drum & Thigh!
Yellow Cab Pizza Co. is back at it again, further fueling everyone’s hunger with the launch of the new Drum & Thigh! with a side of Italian Red Rice or Baked Potato Wedges.
There is no turning back when you get the crowd favorite, Sriracha, which boasts of having the perfect mix of heat and sweetness.
If you’re into the classics, try the Drum & Thigh in Salt & Pepper, a flavor that is perfect for those who like their chicken crispy, fried chicken speckled with cracked black pepper.
Order the Drum & Thigh Hot Chix if you are daring enough to bite into a spicy explosion of flavor that punches you right in the mouth.
Drum & Thigh Korean BBQ
If you are looking for sweet and tangy, then the Drum & Thigh Korean BBQ made with a secret blend of sesame oil and spices is right for you.
But if you like it smoky, sweet, and dense, order the New York BBQ.
A signature Yellow Cab flavor, the Drum & Thigh Garlic Parmesan is tossed in garlic butter and topped with parmesan.
People head to Yellow Cab for the pizza, but true fans know that no order is complete without a side of wings or Hustlers. In line with the brand’s mission to #FuelTheHungry, Yellow Cab upped their chicken game to bring chicken lovers their signature wing flavors in sizes made for the big boys and girls.
The Drum & Thigh is available in all Yellow Cab branches nationwide starting at PHP189 for an ala carte meal and PHP239 with a side of Italian Red Rice or Baked Potato Wedges. *Korean BBQ photo by Orange Magazine TV
International smartphone brand OPPO believes in the power of the youth. With this in mind, the brand conducted its first CSR activity for 2018. OPPO Philippines teamed up with Ideas Positive, the country’s premier youth engagement program for healthier communities. Ideas Positive is a program of Unilab Foundation whose mission is to build a healthier Philippines.
OPPO Philippines donated OPPO F5 Youth units to the youth teams during the boot camp of at Camp Allen, Santa Cruz, Laguna. OPPO phones will be used by the participants in sharing their journey and capturing the best moments and experiences with their communities. The goal is to help the youth spread the word about the innovative health solutions that Ideas Positive are implementing in their communities through social media.
“We are grateful that OPPO partnered with Ideas Positive. For the past years, majority of our participants use their own mobile phones in documenting their projects. However, not all of them own good quality smartphones that can take quality photos and videos. OPPO’s support this year is a big help to the youth teams in documenting their project implementation,” said Alfred Dicto, Project Lead for Ideas Positive.
Already on its eighth year, Ideas Positive holds a nationwide competition where youth teams can develop innovative solutions that address health issues in the community level. Among hundreds of entries, seventeen teams were chosen this year to participate in a three-day boot camp, where they learned the basics of project management, leadership, and communication. Each team will receive up to Php100,000 in funding to implement their project with their chosen community.
“OPPO believes that the youth plays a huge role in nation-building. We are glad to partner with Ideas Positive in supporting and empowering the Filipino youth,” said Eason De Guzman, OPPO Philippines’ PR Manager. “We have seen how enthusiastic and passionate the participants are in helping the communities. We hope that with OPPO’s support, the teams will be able to capture their best moments and share their wonderful stories and experiences with their communities,” de Guzman added.
The teams with the best health outcomes will be announced in August 2018, and will be awarded with cash prizes and smartphones from OPPO Philippines.
For more exciting updates, you may also visit the OPPO Philippines’ Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OPPOPH/ and follow Ideas Positive via https://www.facebook.com/ideaspositiveph
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After watching Unsane at the SM Director's Club Cinema, I googled the main character Claire Foy. She scared the wits out of me with her character Sawyer Valentini in "Unsane". This movie reminds me so much of Misery but with a twist. I never mind watching this again when it opens on March 21 at the SM Cinema theatres.
SM Cinema invited guests to get intimate with Sawyer Valentini and her fears at the exclusive media screening of Unsane, held at the Director’s Club Cinema in SM Megamall.
Against the lush leather seats and delectable snacks of the luxe Director’s Club Cinema, movie-goers were engrossed in the psychological terror that was insanely, ‘Unsane.”
Directed by Steven Soderbergh, Unsane is about a young woman who visits a psychiatrist, as she believes she is being stalked by her estranged boyfriend for the last two years. The real terror begins when she becomes involuntarily committed to a mental institution only to find out she’s been followed in by her greatest fear. Drugged and isolated, Valentini starts doubting herself—is everything her delusion?
Amazingly the movie is shot completely on an iPhone. Without compromising its grubby aesthetics and rich still frames, Unsane creates phenomenal tension to disconcert your composure and stimulate your senses as this psycho-thriller movie intensifies the paranoia not only of Valentini but also of the viewers.
If your taste in horror movies is more for psychological terror rather than ghosts and zombies, this movie is right up your alley. Bring your family and friends and test your limits with Unsane, screening exclusively in SM Cinema theatres nationwide starting March 21.
Book your tickets now through the new website, www.smcinema.com or for an even more convenient experience, get the SM Cinema app. Stay tuned to SM Cinema on facebook and @SM_Cinema on Instagram for more information.
