Lets get ready to rumble for the WWE Smackdown Live on September 20!

If youre a fan or WWE, you should probably know by now that WWE Superstar Sheamus is in the PH promoting the much awaited WWE Smackdown live in Manila on September 20!. 

I finally got to meet him in person last August 15 for the exclusive meet and greet with the media held at Skinny Mike's. It was awesome to know a bit of his personality. There were so many no holds barred questions thrown at him during the presscon and he was by far the coolest international WWE Superstar who obliged and who was sport enough to answer each and everyone. Including who he wants to beat in the rink next time and he coolly answered "Brock". 

I was about to ask him what's the story behind his famous mohawk but I wasnt called. But just the same,  meeting and having a selfie with him in person was more than enough. I just cant wait to see him and the rest of the WWE Superstars this coming September. 

“I’ve always said that what makes a country great are the people in it,” Sheamus added. “The food is amazing, the people here are amazing. Everyone here is so proud to be from the Philippines- everyone is so nice and respectable. Most importantly, everyone here loves the WWE!”



For the WWE Universe in the Philippines, the talk of the town was the return of four-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Sheamus on Thursday, August 15th, 2019. The Celtic Warrior’s 24-hours in the Philippines included an obstacle run and a meet & greet with select members of the WWE Universe.

Later that afternoon, the WWE Universe in the Philippines braved the infamous Manila traffic for an exclusive meet and greet at Skinny Mike’s Sports Bar in Bonifacio Global City. For the hundreds in attendance, it was the chance to personally interact with one of the most decorated Superstars in sports-entertainment history. From his numerous WWE World Heavyweight Championship wins to his incredible tag team run as one-half of The Bar with Cesaro, an entire generation of Filipino WWE fans grew up watching Sheamus’ battles inside the squared circle. 

After landing in Manila on Wednesday night, Sheamus hit the gym to recover from a long and grueling flight. The following morning, Sheamus took to the streets of Metro Manila for a quick photo shoot before joining the kids from the Christian Mission Service Philippines, via Children’s Hour Philippines, for a fun obstacle run. 

“That was amazing!” Sheamus shared. “A lot of these kids were jumping all over the walls. They were active and they were having fun!”

Sheamus then sat down for a series of interviews with the local media. This allowed Sheamus to talk about his inspiring Celtic Warrior Workouts and his goals upon returning to the ring.

“If I get back into the ring, the Intercontinental Championship will be the first thing I go after. It’s definitely the one I want to finish the collection. It’s that one Infinity Stone. Once I get it, in the click of my finger. Boom!”



WWE SmackDown! will make its long-awaited return to the Philippines on Friday, September 20th, 2019, live at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum. Tickets are available at all Ticketnet outlets nationwide and online at http://www.ticketnet.com.ph.

For additional information about Sheamus and WWE, please visit: http://www.WWE.com or follow the WWE on its social media pages: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WWE) | Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/WWESEAsia) .

Samsung brings back The Great Samsung TV Sale

There are a lot of exciting events and celebrations happening this August such as the much-awaited screenings of local and international film festivals. The 2019 Emmy Award nominations have also been announced, with most series and TV movies from content services gaining a lot of nominations.

What better way to celebrate this exciting month than catching these award-winning and binge-worthy films and shows on Samsung’s larger-than-life TVs. In celebration of being the global no. 1 TV for 13 years, Samsung brings back its grand TV promotional event, The Great Samsung TV Sale, with bigger and better prizes, and amazing offers!

There is really no better time to avail of the best TVs at the best possible deals than during The Great Samsung TV Sale, with 13 great offers of up to 25% off on QLED, UHD, and Full HD TV models. Plus, any purchase of a 2018 or 2019 model gives buyers a chance to win one of 13 QLED 4K TVs in the raffle.

To make its much-anticipated sale of the year even more thrilling, Samsung is also giving away one 82-inch QLED 8K TV worth Php 999,999 to a very lucky grand raffle prize winner.

With more than 33 million pixels, the grand prize QLED 8K TV will transport viewers to a new world of resolution and provide true-to-life images for a truly immersive viewing. Its Quantum Processor 8K has a built-in AI upscaling technology so that everyone can watch their favorite movies and shows from any source and streaming sites into real 8K quality. The QLED 8K TV raffle prize can be won with a purchase of any 55-inch-and-up 2018 or 2019 TV models during the sale.

The brand’s launch of its 2019 lineup also boasts AI Upscaling for its QLED 4K series, plus fantastic features like its voice-control remote assistant Bixby on TV, energy-efficient Ambient Mode, and more.

Meanwhile, those who will buy any 2018 or 2019 Samsung Soundbar model will also get a chance to be one of the 13 winners of a 32-inch Samsung Smart TV, and one big winner of a 49-inch QLED 4K TV. The 2019 Samsung Soundbar lineup features the new Q-series models, developed with audio masters Harman Kardon.

Don’t miss this chance of taking your home entertainment to the next level with The Great Samsung TV Sale. Visit any authorized Samsung dealer store nationwide until August 31, 2019or go to www.samsung.com/ph/offer/greatsamsungtvsale2019/ for more details.

Popeyes now poppin’ its big, bold flavors in SM San Lazaro

If you study, live or work in Manila.  Here's your chance to get a taste of Popeyes, as another branch is opening right in the heart of Manila, Santa Cruz area in SM San Lazaro. Just be ready to go there early to avoid long lines.

Popeyes Philippines sure is poppin’ up in many parts of the metro. After opening its ArcoVia restaurant in the east and the Alabang Town Center in the south just recently, Popeyes is opening back-to-back its third restaurant at SM City San Lazaro in Santa Cruz, Manila. Their newest store will also be the first Popeyes branch to open at an SM Mall.

Now Manileños won’t have to miss out on the fun with all its signature dishes now within their reach: From the highly-anticipated original honey biscuits, Cajun fries to Popeyes’ famous fried chicken that everyone wants to have a taste of.

To make things even more exciting for their back-to-back openings, Popeyes is serving its new treats in Manila such as the hazelnut and white chocolate biscuits, that can be paired with your fried chicken or eaten as a dessert, and Popeyes Spaghetti, a sweet and meaty meal that Filipino diners will surely enjoy that’s exclusive to the Philippines.

Diners can make the most of the whole Popeyes experience with its new global restaurant image: a hip and more vibrant feel that will make people excited when they dine at Popeyes. It’s also the perfect destination for family, friends, and students around the area who are looking for good food and a great hangout spot in Manila.

The Popeyes opening in SM City San Lazaro will also be an exciting celebration featuring a grand unveiling with a groovy marching band that’s made even more exciting with some of the most popular celebrities and influencers, and poppin’ fun games with great prizes.

Popeyes fans can surely look forward to more Popeyes opening soon as they plan to continue their back-to-back openings so that everyone can get a piece of Popeyes’ big and bold Southern flavors soon.

To learn more, visit the website at www.popeyes.ph or follow them on Facebook www.facebook.com/popeyesph, and Instagram www.instagram.com/popeyesph.

The Bistro Group spices up Glorietta Food Choices with FARINA FRESH, ROT!SSER!E and JUICY

The long wait is over as your favorite Glorietta Food Choices is now open to the public after its month long renovation. The good news is The Bistro Group's FARINA FRESH, ROT!SSER!E and JUICY is now in your  lists of to-go and dine-in food. How's that and I would be visiting Glorietta this week for a quick lunch . =)

It’s going to be a savory encounter times three as The Bistro Group spices up Glorietta Food Choices with FARINA FRESH, ROT!SSER!E and JUICY.


Upping the ante of the quick-service concept, Farina Fresh and Rot!sser!e feature recipes specially created by The Bistro Group’s award-winning  executive corporate chef, Josh Boutwood. Juicy, on the other hand, is Korea’s number one juice brand and Bistro’s newest franchise. 

FARINA FRESH
Make the first stop at the Farina Fresh counter and get your fill of healthy, delicious and market fresh dishes.  

Warm up to the steaming hot Minestrone Soup then choose from Pecorino and Bleu Cheese Walnut Salads. 

Where else can you get pastas that are made from scratch, in a food hall? At Farina Fresh, pastas are freshly-made, right before your eyes.  All you have to do is choose your type of pasta (Spaghetti, Conchiglie, or Bucattini) then pair it with your favorite sauce- Shrimp Alfredo, Truffle, Carbonara, Puttanesca, Pesto  and Spicy Diavola. 

ROT!SSER!E
Move on over and help yourself to Manila’s best fall-off-the-bone roast chicken at the Rot!sser!e. Chicken is roasted to perfection in-store and comes in the Classic Roast and the tasty Lemongrass Ginger flavors.  Half and a quarter chicken come with  garlic rice and cream corn.   Other sides are  roast and  mashed potato.

JUICY 
Then there’s Juicy, a fresh juice bar concept with over 800 outlets in South Korea alone.  Refreshing and healthy juices are blended from fresh fruits and the array of  flavors is tempting! It has Acai Berry-Banana, Chocolate-Banana, Kiwi, Blueberry, Honeydew, Strawberry-Mango, Orange-Pineapple, Peach, Watermelon-Strawberry, and Peanut-Banana.

Glorietta Food Choices, newly-revamped with a more pleasing ambiance, is a nice place to hang out with friends and family, more so if the food and drinks are as good as Farina Fresh, Rot!sser!e and Juicy.

SM Cinema exclusively brings Parasite – winner of the 2019 Palme d’Or to Philippine cinemas nationwide

Get ready for a thriller that will get under your skin as SM Cinema exclusively brings Parasite – winner of the 2019 Palme d’Or, the highest prize awarded at the Cannes Film Festival – to Philippine cinemas nationwide.

Easily one of the most recognizable modern-day directors, Bong Joon-ho is known for genre-bending films such as The Host, Mother and Snowpiercer. His latest film Parasite is a black comedy/drama in the mold of a home invasion thriller that offers the audience a darkly funny yet ultimately unsettling glimpse into the lives of two families divided by class.

Parasite follows the Kim family who live in a sub-basement apartment in a low income area of Seoul. Ki-Woo, the Kims’ eldest son, with the help of his sister Ki-Jung, forges a fake diploma and gets the opportunity to work at the hilltop mansion of the very wealthy Park family. However, greed threatens the security of his job, as well as the safety of his own family and the people around him.

Parasite stars Song Kang-Ho as Ki taek, Jang Hye-Jin as Choong-Sook, Choi Woo-Sik as Ki-Woo and Park So-Dam as Ki-Jung.

Catch Parasite starting August 14, only at SM Cinema branches nationwide. Book your tickets through the website, www.smcinema.com or download the SM Cinema mobile app.  You may also follow /SMCinema on Facebook and @SM_Cinema on Instagram for updates. Satisfy your cravings at Snack Time, the official food concessionaire of SM Cinema, which offers a wide array of snacks like popcorn, hotdogs and burgers to complement your movie watching experience.

Follow /SnackTimeOfficial on Facebook for more information.

The Top 5 Reasons why spouses would cheat on each other

Whether we like it or not, affairs are getting more and more commonplace these days. We see couples breaking up, husbands cheating on wives and vice-versa.  Let’s take a look at some of the reasons why spouses would cheat on each other.

1. Out of Sight, Out of Mind
One of the most common reasons why couples cheat on each other is absence. While it should make the heart grow fonder, when one partner becomes too busy or distracted with work or other matters, the flame starts to grow cold. This is when the other side starts to look for warmth somewhere else.

2. Vengeance is Mine
Another trigger for an affair is revenge, if one side has been caught cheating or has had a history of being unfaithful, a partner can find the means to make it even. This starts a dangerous spiral that will make both lovers unhappy in the end.

3. I Don’t Remember a Thing
Alcohol, drugs, and a fun night out are recipes for disaster. An evening of a good time can quickly turn into a morning of hungover and regret. Not knowing where you are and who you’re with can instantly end a relationship.

4. Because I Can
Another reason for cheating is the mere fact that a person CAN do it. This comes from a bloated ego that thinks he or she can get what they want, when they want. Regardless of the consequences or the outcome.

5. Age is Just a Number
Sometimes one’s age can also be a trigger for cheating. Getting older can be difficult for some people to accept. This sparks a sudden need to prove that they’re not as old as they seem to be, prompting bouts of cheating and extramarital affairs.

Need more reasons? Get embroiled in the drama and consequences of The Affair Season 5, out now on video-streaming service FOX+.

Korean Actor JUNG HAE IN Returns to Manila for ‘One Summer Night’ Fan Meeting Tour

K-drama fans will surely be thrilled to find out that Korean actor Jung Hae In is coming back to Manila on Saturday, September 28, 2019 for his ‘One Summer Night’ Fan Meeting Tour 2019 at the New Frontier Theater. The award-winning Korean actor flew to Manila around the same time last year to spend time with his well-loved fans in the Philippines.

Jung Hae In made his K-drama debut in 2014 via the series Bride of the Century. He eventually gained more popularity in 2017 with his performances in the fantasy romance series While You Were Sleeping and black comedy series Prison Playbook. Then, Jung Hae In bagged his first starring role in Something in the Rain, a 2018 Netflix original series. This year, Hae-In took on the lead role of another Netflix original and romance drama series, One Spring Night.

For tickets to ‘One Summer Night’ Fan Meeting Tour in Manila, visit TicketNet.com.ph, any TicketNet outlets or Call TicketNet hotline 911-5555.

Presented by Wilbros Live
#JungHaeInMANILA2019

The UP Men's Basketball Team leads a Cashless Lifestyle with PayMaya

As the UP Fighting Maroons prepare for the upcoming UAAP season, PayMaya officially backs this season's most highly-anticipated collegiate basketball team. The players were given their very own PayMaya cards which they can use to kickstart their convenient cashless lifestyle at home or in school. PayMaya's CEO-Founder and a true-blooded maroon from UP, Orlando B. Vea, poses with the members of the team. 

Going cashless makes everyday tasks easier - from purchasing airline tickets at the comforts of your own home, getting awesome rebates from your shopping haul, and even skipping the lines when you’re paying for your bills. These days, you can purchase almost everything you need with just a tap, swipe, or scan – no more fumbling for loose change, or getting worried of pick-pockets.   

However convenient, unlocking all these perks can be a challenge, especially if you don’t have a credit card.   

Take David Murrell and James Spencer, members of the University of the Philippines Men’s Basketball Team, for example. Both, along with their teammates, are now able to enjoy the cashless lifestyle with their ultimate payment buddy, PayMaya. This is just one of the many ways PayMaya has shown support to the UP MBT as the brand recently threw in support for the team’s bid to the Season ‘82 UAAP Basketball Championship.  

“My everyday life will definitely be easier, now that I have my own PayMaya account. Before, not having a credit card prevented me from enjoying online shopping or subscribing to streaming apps. With my PayMaya, I can conveniently pay for all of these and even take advantage of awesome promos,” says David.

For students like David, PayMaya is the best payment buddy to go with in this cashless lifestyle. Setting up a PayMaya account literally just takes a few seconds and a couple of taps on your smartphone. Application is completely hassle-free and different from the tedious process of getting a credit card.    

With PayMaya on hand, you can easily enjoy the perks of the cashless lifestyle including shopping online, subscribing to on-demand services like Netflix or Spotify, booking flights, or even paying for your dinner in restaurants, in a secure and convenient way, even without a credit card.    

You also get the best value for your money – with the countless deals and cashbacks offered by PayMaya when you use it for your online and in-store purchases, bills payment, or even send-money.   

  

Cash-free, hassle-free!   

 

Members of the UP Men’s Basketball team got a taste of the safe, easy, and convenient cashless experience brought by PayMaya when they paid for coffee and pastries using Scan To Pay with PayMaya QR.  

James and David expressed their excitement on using PayMaya in their everyday lives. James, in particular, is eager to try it the next time he eats out with friends.   

“I usually go to restaurants with friends to spend time together, and the thing that I find most annoying is when we have to split the bill and figure out each other’s contribution and change. I think PayMaya’s send-money option can definitely help me with that,” says Spencer.   

Splitting the bill is so much easier when you and your barkada send the exact amount to your friend’s PayMaya account. All that’s left to do is swipe that PayMaya card or scan that QR code using the PayMaya app.   

For David, having his handy PayMaya card can definitely save him from travel disasters, like needing emergency cash abroad and finding no money exchange establishments nearby. 

PayMaya card is your best travel buddy – allowing you to purchase at any Visa or Mastercard partner stores worldwide and easily withdraw funds in the local currency whenever you need it.    

Adulting with PayMaya   

James and David are not all about just spending their money to eat out or travel. As newbies to the adulting life, these basketball idols have also just started to pay for their own bills using their allowances.    

With PayMaya, they can conveniently complete this task even as they are taking a quick break from class or from practice, all within the app. All they have to do is tap Pay Bills on the app, select their biller, key in the amount and the billing number and hit pay.   

With these new responsibilities, managing their allowances is more important than ever. While they spend on their wants from time to time, saving money is also something they are eager to achieve in the future. Both of them are aware that the first step in achieving this, is avoiding overspending.   

As a prepaid card, PayMaya prevents overspending because you only spend the money you have in your account. PayMaya provides users the security of being able to track their spending and budget their funds better which perfect for James and David, who are new to adulting.   

“Apart from enabling us to go cashless whenever we travel or eat out, I think PayMaya is also a great tool to help us manage our expenses. When you have cash on hand, it’s so easy to spend it and we often don’t realize how quick it’s leaving our pocket. By just opening the PayMaya app, I can instantly see how much I have on my account, how much money I spent, and what I spent my money on. This is a big help especially as we try to be more responsible when it comes to our spending,” adds Spencer.   

  

Download the PayMaya app now and enjoy the cashless lifestyle with the UP Fighting Maroons! Experience cashless convenience and get the best deals when you pay for the things you love online and in-stores, with your very own PayMaya account. Visit https://www.paymaya.com/deals to get the best value for your money with every spend. 

LGEPH, in partnership with Intramuros Administration, showcases history in an entirely different perspective in the newly opened Museo de Intramuros

If you love museums, then you should pay a visit at the newly opened Museo de Intramuros. LGEPH  unveiled their newest line of state of the art OLED TVs, putting side by side our rich and colorful history together with tomorrow’s technology last July 22. 

LGEPH, in partnership with Intramuros Administration, showcases history in an entirely different perspective in the newly opened Museo de Intramuros


History was made yet again as the Intramuros Administration (IA), the government agency tasked for the orderly restoration, management, development, and promotion of Intramuros as a national heritage, celebrated its 40th Anniversary in the recently opened Museo de Intramuros.

To celebrate the momentous occasion together with IA, LG Philippines made their presence felt as they simultaneously unveiled their newest line of state of the art OLED TVs, putting side by side our rich and colorful history together with tomorrow’s technology. 

LG PH Managing Director Inkwun Heo led the festivities as he formally handed over six (6) units of the LG TVs to the museum. Mr. Heo went on to say “This 2019 marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea. Throughout the seven (7) decades of friendship between the 2 nations, we’ve been championing the importance of culture. We at LG Philippines remain committed in doing our part to preserve and showcase Philippine history. We hope that through the integration of our industry leading OLED TV technology with riveting historically significant content, we are able to communicate to audiences, both old and new, the importance of Intramuros and Philippine history as a whole”.

Present during the event was Atty. Guiller Asido, Administrator of the Intramuros Administration, who was ecstatic about the educational possibilities of the TV donations. Referring to the event’s official hashtag #TheTVThatUnderstandsYou, he quips “I would like to rephrase our hashtag, this is not just the TV that understands you — it is the TV that understands the history and culture of the Filipino people.”

Also unveiled during the program was another gift of LG to IA: a special AVP made by TBA Studios, the creative geniuses behind local hit movies Heneral Luna and GOYO. The video which featured Museo De Intramuros was directed by JP Habac with cinematography by Pong Ignacio. Habac and Ignacio were awe-struck with how vivid the color rendition of the LG OLED TVs was. “Every bit of detail is seen the way it’s supposed to be seen. The dynamic range is really something to behold”, says Habac. LG commissioned the video featuring the Department of Tourism Sec. Bernadette Romulo-Puyat and museum curator Dino Santos to showcase the enchanting beauty of Intramuros through its crystal-clear OLED displays. You can watch TBA Studios’ masterful take on the Walled City here:

LG Philippines x Museo De Intramuros Video



LG’s newest line of TVs is powered by never before seen cutting-edge technology. With Deep Learning technology now embedded in their new α9 Gen2 & α7 Gen2 processors) – the TV, through intuitive recognition, can understand how to optimize and enhance the picture and sound for any content. The AI feeds on data and adapts accordingly, giving you the most optimal viewing experience possible. With the Deep Learning technology, the LG TV can understand how to display best picture quality from any source and resolution.

LG’s AI doesn’t just stop at picture quality. You can also talk to your TV. When you press the microphone button on your remote, LG’s ThinQ AI listens to your commands and executes them, even those based on an earlier “conversation”. From simple TV controls, weather questions, or you can create follow-up questions based on your initial command and the ThinQ AI will still carry-on the conversation. James Deakin, LG’s Brand Ambassador, gamely demonstrated the AI capabilities of the TV onstage, as he issued commands and questions one after the other. “This is as smart as smart TVs can get. LG is ahead of the game in pushing the boundaries of innovation and technology”.

If that wasn’t enough, LG’s flagship OLED TVs also have LG’s award-winning OLED Panel Technology that works seamlessly with Deep Learning Technology. Sound quality is boosted by an intelligent algorithm that can up-mix two-channel audio to deliver convincing virtual 5.1 surround sound. Deep learning significantly improves output by analyzing source content to produce enhanced sound effects in movies, deeper bass in music and clearer voices in sporting events. Users can adjust the sound to suit viewing conditions or let the TV set the best sound levels based on the environment.

High Dynamic Range (HDR) is made possible with the help of Dolby Atmos for incredibly realistic sound as the TV intelligently fine-tunes content compatible with Dolby Vision. The TV supports HDMI 2.1, allowing viewers the opportunity to enjoy 4K content at a blazing fast 60 frames per second. The TV also supports automatic low latency mode (ALLM), variable refresh rate (VRR), and enhanced audio return channel (eARC).

With the release of their flagship OLED TV, LG takes another step ahead in their vision of a truly interconnected smart home. As the Internet of Things grow day by day, LG has answered the call to provide personalized, proactive, efficient, and easy solutions, while seamlessly incorporating integrated multifunctional technology into your life. Powered by the ThinQ Artificial Intelligence technology, these innovations work together in sync and in perfect harmony, adapting to your needs every step of the way.