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When art is sweeter the second time around

Hot on the heels of his first solo exhibition after more than 30 years, world-renowned Filipino artist Rodolfo Gan recently staged his second solo exhibit titled Prism 2 at Finale Art File in Makati City. Attended by personalities in the local art scene, the exhibit showcased a collection of 11 paintings, highlighting Gan’s mastery in using the airbrush as his signature method in producing square abstract paintings that evoke balance, lightness, and transparency of pure geometric lines and forms. Described as timeless and dynamic, critical and introspective, yet always forward-looking, his works reflect on the traditions of modernism, cubism, and geometrism. Considerably a study of light, Gan's paintings show how fine mists of gradient color give way to decisive lines and rugged edges bending into box-like structures to explore emotional and mental landscapes. Gan has taken inspiration from the works of Philippine modern art pioneers Fernando Zobel, Lee Aguinaldo, and Roberto Chabet,

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LG bolsters partnership with Netflix on Kingdom launch

This year, Netflix has put together two things to make most binge-worthy stories from South Korea: the thrilling drama set in ancient Korean monarchy and the threat of an impending zombie apocalypse. To take this launch to the next level, Netflix Philippines once again strengthened its partnership with global electronics and home entertainment giant LG. On January 25, Netflix released a contagious case of binge-watch fever as it launched its newest original Korean series Kingdom. Set in Korea’s ancient Joseon Period, Kingdom follows the journey of a crown prince sent on a suicide mission to investigate a gruesome plague spreading inside the kingdom only to find zombies threatening his reign and his people. And the best way to give justice to the thrill and excitement of “Kingdom” and its mind-blowing cinematic appeal is to watch it with the LG 30th Anniversary TV — the OLED B8 4K TV, which was recently launched in the Philippines. LG Electronics Philippines partnered with Netflix to

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M. Night Shyamalan's Glass now showing in SM Cinema

Master storyteller M. Night Shyamalan is back to shatter you with disturbing revelations and shocking plot twists in his latest masterpiece Glass.  Feel the thrill and experience the intensity of this action and suspense-filled film at SM Cinema, the largest film exhibitor in the country. One of the most anticipated sequels of 2019, the superhero thriller Glass connects the stories of the 2000 film, Unbreakable, together with its main characters, David Dunn (Bruce Willis) and Elijah Price aka Mr. Glass (Samuel L. Jackson), and the 2016 film, Split, together with the mentally-ill, Kevin Wendell Crumb (James McAvoy) and his 24 personalities. Picking up the ending of Split, David Dunn decided to catch Kevin Wendell Crumb under his superhuman persona, The Beast. As they were pitted against each other, Mr. Glass appears as the mastermind of all. Will the hero win against the villain this time? Written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan, Glass also features actors, Sarah Paulson as Dr. El

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Celebrate International Popcorn Day with SM Cinema

Get ready for a popcorn-filled day at SM Cinema as they celebrate the beloved and classic movie snack that completes our every movie experience! Exciting activities await at SM Megamall for those who wish to join the festivities on January 19! Challenge yourself in the popcorn eating contest or choose a team and vote for your favorite popcorn flavor. Be on the lookout as well for Snack Time’s resident mascot as Poppy the Popcorn leads the celebrations at SM Megamall and so much more! Join the festivities and show your love for popcorn in social media by using the hashtag, #InternationalPopcornDay! As a treat, on International Popcorn Day this Saturday, January 19, free popcorn will be given to lucky movie buyers in all SM Cinema branches nationwide! So hurry on to the nearest SM Cinema branch near you! Snack Time is the official food concessionaire of SM Cinema that offers a wide array of affordable snacks, such as popcorn with different exciting flavors, hotdogs and burgers, among

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ABS-CBN's iWant enters 2019 with 11.3 million subscribers

ABS-CBN’s streaming service iWant is kicking off 2019 with 11.3 million Filipinos streaming its original shows and movies and its archive of Kapamilya programs, films, and live shows – the largest library of Filipino content on any streaming service in the country. The new iWant recorded 60 million video views in December 2018 and has already gotten two million app downloads on both iOS and Android since it was launched in November last year. More subscribers can also get their iWant craving in the comfort of their own homes as they can already connect the streaming service to their TVs via Chromecast and Apple Airplay. This year, iWant will also be made available on TV streaming devices such as Roku, Android TV boxes, and SKY set-top boxes. New features will also be introduced to subscribers such as offline viewing and commenting on and chatting about their favorite content within the streaming service. Meanwhile, mobile subscribers can also enjoy their favorite movies and shows o

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Xavier Woods: WWE Superstar, eSports celebrity, and more

It was a Friday full of treat for the both sports and entertainment fans as Austin Creed, more known as WWE Superstar Xavier Woods and the creator of gaming vlog UpUpDownDown, hit the country on Bonifacio Day for a day's jam of gaming, wrestling, and everything that is Filipino in-between. Everyone inside the Mall of Asia were definitely in for a treat of a lifetime when Woods, a member of the 5-time tag team champions The New Day, held a fan meetup, making the complex a very busy evening for the local sporting scene with a FIBA qualifying game held inside the nearby Mall of Asia Arena. The WWE Superstar also hit a Playbook branch in Circuit Makati wherein gamers had a chance to play and interact with him. It was also his second time to visit the place; the first one took place during a WWE Manila tour in September 2016. One of the hottest commodities in Vince McMahon's promotion, Xavier Woods isn't just a winner in the wrestling world, but also in eSports. The Guinness World Record

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The year that was: beep ends 2018 with a bang

AF Payments Inc.’s tap-and-go payment system beep card ends 2018 on a high note, having completed a series of partnerships and improved services to make payments more convenient to the commuting public. beep is widely used today to pay for transport services. It can be used in point-to-point (P2P) buses plying key cities in the metro, and recently, in public utility vehicles such as modern jeepneys and, e-trikes deployed in the walled city of Intramuros. The beep system has recently been introduced in Mindanao via Husky Tours, which operates a fleet of buses between General Santos and Cotabato. On 8-8-18 (August 8, 2018), beep card hit its one billionth transaction in the light rail network (LRT 1, LRT 2, MRT 3) since inception in 2015, demonstrating the reliability and robustness of the system. “Transportation has been and will continue to be our core strength. The government’s focus on developing the industry for the benefit of commuters nationwide encourages us to work harder to

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Edifier ends 2018 on a high note with concept store in PH

Edifier has opened its first concept store in the Philippines. Banbros Commercial Inc. and PC Express shared a commitment and a solid partnership of expanding Edifier to have its own flagship store. The new establishment is located at the Cyberzone of SM Megamall, one of the prime malls in Metro Manila. Edifier's concept store showcases a wide range of sound systems for personal entertainment and professional excellence. Featuring elegant design and exceptional performance, Edifier's range of home theatre speakers, studio speaker, and portable speakers is now available in its new one-stop shop. Coinciding with the opening of the new concept store, Edifier announced the availability of premium Bluetooth, gaming, and electrostatic headphones under the label STAX. STAX highlights crystal clear audio performance that promises to exceed the expectations of audiophile consumers. For more updates on Edifier products, follow its local Facebook page at https://web.facebook.com/edifierphil/ a

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ABS-CBN inaugurates new sound stages in Bulacan

ABS-CBN Corporation marked its 65th founding anniversary with the inauguration of its brand new sound stages in San Jose del Monte City, Bulacan. ABS-CBN president and chief executive officer Carlo Katigbak said the two sound stages were built to support the company’s efforts towards expanding its audience and content output beyond the Philippines and to foreign audiences. “We want to bring ABS-CBN content to the international stage, and having a state-of-the-art facility and a world-class production team is a big step for us towards that direction and dream,” Katigbak said. ABS-CBN chairman Mark Lopez added, “What I’m most proud of about this project is that we’re creating Hollywood-level sound stages which puts us at par with the rest of the world.” This project was the brainchild of ABS-CBN chairman emeritus Eugenio “Gabby” Lopez III, who saw that building the studios is the best way to keep in step with the world’s top entertainment companies, which shoot bigger percentages of

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Red Bull Music 3Style PH champ to compete in Taiwan

The Philippine Finals of the Red Bull Music 3Style recently concluded with DJ Mark Thompson being crowned as the ultimate victor at the Palace in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila. One of the premier music tournaments in the world today, Red Bull Music 3Style celebrates its fifth year in the Philippines this 2018. Since its inception, Red Bull Music 3Style has been bringing out and putting to the test the best DJs the country has to offer in a showdown of ability, creativity, and skill. Part of the competition requires the participants to upload a five-minute video featuring three different music genres. Apart from Mark Thompson, the other five finalists of the Philippine leg of Red Bull Music 3Style finals include Arpee Ong, D'Mad Tweaker (DJ Jan Musa), DJ Gavin Skewes, DYHA (Ernesto Alfante Jr.), and iNBiTuiN (Charles Angeles Jr.) who emerged as the champion last year. During the finals, each of them was given a 15-minute set to showcase their skills, impress the judges,

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