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Pearl ARMY Festa, Take Two! celebrates 10 years of BTS and ARMY at Ayala Malls Vertis North

July is ARMY month and this year, fans of Korean supergroup BTS are celebrating their 10th anniversary. In honor of this milestone, Titas of BTS and ARMY Connect PH (TOB/ACPH), are once again holding the biggest ARMY anniversary gathering since 2022’s highly successful Pearl ARMY Festa and Bazaar. On July 7-9, 2023, all roads will lead to Ayala Malls Vertis North in Quezon City for the most anticipated event to celebrate ARMY Day. The Pearl ARMY Festa, Take Two! promises three full days of fun festivities, bazaar shopping, exhibits, and many more best enjoyed with friends, family, and fellow ARMY. Take a journey back to the past and relive the 10-year history of BTS and ARMY through various exhibitions located on the mall’s Level 3 Bridgeway and other pocket areas on the Level 1 Atrium and Activity Center. Look forward to the future via the Dalmajung Photobooth designed by 2171 Floral Creations. This themed set, inspired by BTS’ 2022 Dalmajung collection, will help Pearl ARMY embol

lyf Malate Manila and The Suites at Torre Lorenzo Malate open their doors

The latest properties managed by The Ascott Limited (Ascott), lyf Malate Manila and The Suites at Torre Lorenzo Malate, celebrated their opening last June 30. The event marked a momentous milestone for Ascott as it expands its presence in the vibrant area of Malate, Manila. The two properties are set to offer a wide range of exceptional accommodations and experiences for travelers and locals alike. The event formally began with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Ascott’s Country General Manager Philip Barnes, lyf Malate Manila's POP Champion and The Suites at Torre Lorenzo Malate Residence Manager Joyce Pascual–Agsaway, Torre Lorenzo Development Corporation COO Cathy Casares–Ko, City of Manila Mayor Maria Sheilah Honrado "Honey" Lacuna–Pangan, Department of Tourism Supervising Tourism Operations Officer Ivannovich Dmitri Tan Agote, and Singapore's Ambassador to the Philippines Her Excellency Constance See Sin Yuan. The symbolic gesture unveiled the two properties and signified the brand

lyf Malate Manila and The Suites at Torre Lorenzo Malate open their doors

TCL C645 Color Master: The ultimate QLED TV with superior pioneer picture quality

TCL Electronics, a leading brand in consumer electronics and TV manufacturing and the World's Top 2 TV brand, is setting the bar for Superior Pioneer Picture Quality with the TCL C645 Color Master from the TCL C Series. The TCL 645 Color Master offers a larger-than-life TV experience. It provides a picture quality with vivid colors and remarkable clarity, thanks to its superb 4K UHD resolution display. The color spectrum and saturation are optimized using QLED technology, producing beautiful, vivid, and real-life images. The TCL 645 Color can display a broad range of colors up to 93% according to the DCI-P3 standard. It's like peeking into a kaleidoscope and exploring an endless world of colors. Enjoy a vibrant TV experience The High Dynamic Range (HDR), the latest standard for UHD content, provides a superior experience with striking brightness, exceptional shadow detail, and vivid color. So you can just sit still and enjoy the incredible picture details on your TV screens. No ne

TCL introduces new smart devices, delivering immersive entertainment for Filipinos

TCL, the leading consumer electronics brand and the world's #2 TV brand, has launched its newest range of home entertainment products and smart domestic tech appliances through its Grand Summit held last June 15 at the Grand Ballroom, Okada Manila. The Grand Summit was filled with informative sessions spearheaded by TCL’s top key officials providing the latest technology news and innovations on TCL’s products. Likewise, the event also featured segments and product unveilings highlighted by the presence of their Celebrity Brand Partners namely dance princess and actress Maja Salvador, lifestyle influencer Nico Bolzico, and TCL’s prominent endorser, top actress Kathryn Bernardo. While the Parokya ni Edgar main man Chito Miranda surprised the crowd with his rock hits. Through this Grand Summit, TCL reinforces its position in home entertainment and smart domestic tech by launching its new range of TVs, soundbars, air conditioners, refrigerators, and washing machines to audiences in the

Red Bull Philippines crowns reps for World Finals of Red Bull Half Court 2023

Following a highly-competitive and intense National Finals last June 3rd, Red Bull Philippines finally crowned the country's representatives in the culmination of Red Bull Half Court 2023. The Wildcard teams dominated the tournament, with TNT Triple Giga of the Men’s Division coming up on top, while Uratex Dream toppled 7 other female teams to secure their spot as the country’s undisputed representative to compete in the Women’s Division of the tournament. Both teams are headed to Serbia in September for the World Finals with the pride of the country on their back. TNT Triple Giga, consisting of Almond Vosotros, Ping Exciminiano, Gryann Mendoza, and Lervin Flores, showed grit and perseverance when they managed to outperform all the other teams. During the winner-takes-all round against the team of the CAVITEX Braves, Almond Vosotros overcame the odds and rallied his team to victory in an intense back-and-forth match that ended with a final score of 20 to 21. “For me, yung experience

Bataan Nuclear Power Plant: A solution to the looming energy crisis in PH

Alpas Pinas, a non-stock, non-profit organization that leads in advocating the use of nuclear energy as a clean energy source, says it is time to explore reviving the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) amid the looming energy crisis in the Philippines. As early as last year, the government has alerted that the country will experience possible power supply challenges as Malampaya gas fields, supplying 30 percent of Luzon’s energy needs, are expected to be depleted by 2024. Meanwhile, the country’s increasing population and electricity costs, which are among the highest in Southeast Asia, add up to the present energy woes. To address these challenges, the government has stated that it envisions the country to be energy self-sufficient by utilizing fossil fuels and renewable energy, as emphasized in the Power Development Plan (PDP). By 2040, the country needs about 44,903 MW of additional capacity to supply the increasing energy demands. Currently, the country relies heavily on fossil f

Angel's Pizza introduces Creamy Spinach Sushi Bake Pizza

Inspired by the creativity of Japanese cuisine, Angel's Pizza has introduced its latest creation, the Creamy Spinach Sushi Bake Pizza. A delightful mix of the familiar and new, the Creamy Spinach Sushi Bake Pizza is a perfect balance of the classic Creamy Spinach Dip Pizza and tasty sushi bake consisting of sushi ingredients, such as crab sticks, Japanese mayo, sriracha sauce, seaweed, and parsley. Angel's Pizza offers the Creamy Spinach Sushi Bake Pizza as an original hand-tossed pizza or a thin crust pizza available in three sizes: Medium (9-inch pizza good for two persons), Family (12-inch pizza good for three to four persons), and Big Family (14-inch pizza good for five to seven persons). The Medium variant of the Creamy Spinach Sushi Bake Pizza costs ₱370, whereas Family and Big Family sell for ₱515 and ₱655, respectively. If purchased via GrabFood, the Medium variant costs ₱440, whereas Family and Big Family sell for ₱615 and ₱785, respectively. The Creamy Spinach Sushi Bake Pi

Red Bull and Raph Trinidad bring Wake Paradise to life in Palawan islands

Filipino wakeboarding prodigy and Red Bull athlete Raph Trinidad showcased his arsenal of skills on some of the most breathtaking islands of Palawan during Wake Paradise. The latest project by Red Bull aims to promote the sport in the country and shed light on Trinidad’s rapid rise to the top of the wakeboarding world. Hailing from Liloan island in Cebu, Raph Trinidad started his wakeboarding journey at the ripe young age of 14. With such an early starting point to get his foot in the sport, Trinidad quickly acquired the necessary skills to compete at such a high level and establish himself as a household name in the wakeboarding scene. In his past international competitions, Trinidad bagged silver in the 2019 World Cable Wakeboard Championship Men’s Open in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and the 2022 IWWF World Championship in Pathum Thani, Thailand. Trinidad’s amazing feats during this run cemented him as the current number two wakeboarder in the world. “Wakeboarding in Palawan really g

Red Bull and Raph Trinidad bring Wake Paradise to life in Palawan islands

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Pearl ARMY Festa, Take Two! celebrates 10 years of BTS and ARMY at Ayala Malls Vertis North

lyf Malate Manila and The Suites at Torre Lorenzo Malate open their doors

lyf Malate Manila and The Suites at Torre Lorenzo Malate open their doors

TCL C645 Color Master: The ultimate QLED TV with superior pioneer picture quality

TCL introduces new smart devices, delivering immersive entertainment for Filipinos

Red Bull Philippines crowns reps for World Finals of Red Bull Half Court 2023

Bataan Nuclear Power Plant: A solution to the looming energy crisis in PH

Angel's Pizza introduces Creamy Spinach Sushi Bake Pizza

Red Bull and Raph Trinidad bring Wake Paradise to life in Palawan islands

Red Bull and Raph Trinidad bring Wake Paradise to life in Palawan islands