Author: Flow Galindez

She was Black Eyed Peas’ apl.de.ap contender in the finale of The Voice of the Philippines Season 2 where she ended one of the runner-ups whereas Jason Dy won in the competition. Alisah Bonaobra who came from Manila was one of the four-chair turner in The Voice PH and coaches include Sarah Geronimo, Bamboo and Lea Salonga. Alisah tries her luck in the season 14 of The X Factor UK where she few to London to audition together with her mother with the help of the Filipino friends who supported them for the plane ticket. Her audition aired recently in…

Fans are looking forward to the television comeback of Maricel Soriano in “MMK” this Saturday (Sep 23) with JC De Vera in an episode about a mother and her adopted son who are bound not by blood but by love. “When I read the script, I cried a lot,” said Maricel in an interview with “TV Patrol,” “The story is so moving and it really touches the heart. “ The Diamond Star added that she was also moved by the lesson the episode is trying to impart to its viewers, “Let us not be ashamed of who we are, what we…

In celebration of the birth centennial of National Artist for Literature Nick Joaquin, UP Playwright’s Theatre is staging his masterpiece entitled “Fathers and Sons” under the direction of Tony Mabesa at the Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero Theater, 2nd Floor Palma Hall, UP Diliman, Quezon City. Aside from the original piece of Joaquin, UP Playwright’s Theatre will be doing the Filipino translation of the play done by National Artist for Literature Virgilio S. Almario and multi-awarded writer Jose F. Lacaba entiled Mga Ama, Mga Anak. This is part of UPPT 26th Theatre Season dubbed as Honoring Defiance. The play is set in…

The country’s #1 fast food brand, Jollibee, gave away hundreds of Cheesy Yumburgers to lucky customers in select branches in Metro Manila in celebration of National Cheeseburger Day. National Cheeseburger Day is celebrated all over the world every September 18. “What better way to honor National Cheeseburger Day than by sharing our new and improved Cheesy Yumburger with our valued customers?” shares Luis Berba, Brand Manager for Yumburger. “Fans also got the chance to share the day with some of the country’s favorite personalities such as celebrity Yumburger endorser Joshua Garcia and online personalities Baninay Bautista, Teejay Marquez, and Kimpoy…

The Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) continuously engaging the theatergoers with socio-political performances that will serve as an eye opener or a mind challenge while they are watching the show and as they leave. In line with the 45th anniversary of the martial law proclamation of the late former Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos and PETA Theater’s 50th anniversary, they brought back the A Game of Trolls. It was staged in 2016 and it will be having a re-run at the PETA Theater for the whole month of September 2017. A Game of Trolls is a musical that tries to communicate…

Filipinos will be amazed at the Taiwan Internet of Things (IoT) Solutions for Smart Living Forum, taking place at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City on September 30. Sponsored by the Taiwan Bureau of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Economic Affairs and organized by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), the Forum will be brought to life by representatives from some of Taiwan’s best tech brands speaking about cutting edge devices whose IoT solutions can redefine workflows and processes in various industries. IoT is a giant network of connected things that have an on and off switch to the…

After the opening of the OPPO concept stores in Seaside Cebu Mall, Robinsons Cebu and SM City Consolasion in Cebu, OPPO Philippines continues to widen their reach to the Cebuanos as they open their fourth concept store now located at the Ayala Center Cebu. In line with the opening of the 4th concept store and showcasing their newest flagship devices, they fly in one of the influencers, Kapuso actor Rocco Nacino. Rocco shared that one of the features he truly love in OPPO is now worrying about taking a group shot anymore because of the wide front camera that is…

PayMaya, a pioneer and leader in mobile money and digital financial services in the country, in partnership with Facebook, is excited to announce a safe and effective new way for people in the Philippines to send money to friends, pay bills, and buy mobile load and data using Messenger. PayMaya is a leader in transforming the mobile phone into a virtual wallet and is continually looking for ways to expand its services. PayMaya recognizes that Facebook Messenger’s community offers a unique opportunity to make PayMaya services available and accessible to even more users. “This integration with Messenger represents an exciting…

Renowned rapper Gloc-9, or Aristotle “Aries” Pollisco, proves he is a master of words as he transforms his lyrics into inspiring poetry verses in his first book under ABS-CBN Publishing entitled “Akin Lang Naman.” Well known for his songs such as “Upuan,” “Hari ng Tondo,” “Magda,” and “Sirena” that contain statements on struggle, discrimination, or patriotism, Gloc-9 is one of the most looked-up-to songwriters in the country. As the artist rarely writes the lyrics we hear in final songs formally, this is the first time that his works as a writer and more specifically, as a poet, will be seen…

Palaweños can now enjoy the first deluxe theatres in the province with the opening of the SM Cinema Director’s Club Cinema, plush movie houses with automatically-reclining leather seats, an exclusive food menu, and a dedicated butler. SM Cinema’s 60th branch nationwide, the Director’s Club, located at the SM City Puerto Princesa along Malvar Road offers a different kind of adventure with five theatres—three digital cinemas and two Director’s Club cinemas—to form the biggest chain of movie houses in Palawan, to date. The Director’s Club Cinema boasts of an intimate and totally-convenient movie watching experience with 48 LA-Z-Boy-type recliners per theatre.…