Author: Jeman Villanueva

11 peaceful activists from the Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise have taken to the water in inflatable boats with handheld banners to oppose the Statoil Songa Enabler oil rig, 275 km North off the Norwegian coast, in the Arctic Barents sea. The banners say: “People Vs. Arctic Oil” and are directed at Statoil and the Norwegian government, which has opened a new, aggressive search for oil in the waters of the Barents Sea. Climate change survivor and activist Joanna Sustento from the Philippines, and actress and activist Lucy Lawless from New Zealand, are among the 19 nationalities who have travelled to…

TELUS International Philippines (TIP), one of the leading business process outsourcing (BPO) providers in the country, continues to dominate the 9th season of the BPO Olympics. Fueled by their passion to excel not just with work but also in sports, TIP members exhibited sportsmanship early in the season channeling a healthier lifestyle and building rapport and camaraderie among colleagues outside of work. Continuing from their accolades in last year’s BPO Olympics, TIP once again claimed the championship title in this year’s Darts tournament. TIP’s Badminton team was also hailed victorious as they mark their very first championship title in the…

The singer-songwriter behind the 1996 Metropop Song Festival entry “Di Ako Marunong Kumanta” and the Top Three song “Sa Yong Mundo” returns to the music scene with a fresher sound and catchy beats. Philippine Pop-Rock artist Yman launches “Rain Song”, the first song from his upcoming new album. The last time Yman released an album was in 1998, his debut album ‘Popcycle’ which “is an interesting and cohesively assembled pastiche of various musical styles, including pop, rock, surf, punk, and even a little jazz and classical.”*  That album reached Gold status. According to Yman, his new music reflects his world travels. Listen to Yman’s music on Spotify,…

Last June 19, some of the most-sought after local acts gather for a special Roadshow episode that showcases Charlie Puth’s biggest hits. The mini-concert was staged live on the Wish 107.5 Bus parked in front of Uptown Mall in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. The show, presented by Wish 107.5 and Warner Music Philippines, also features OPM’s Soul Siren Nina, alternative rock band Altitude.7, acoustic duo Leanne & Naara, neo-soul outfit Midnight Meetings. Apart from the performances, the event also highlight the promotion of Charlie Puth’s newest single, “Attention.”

The Mister Donut Team surprised at least 81 offices in Metro Manila by giving out coffees and boxes of donuts as part of the Unbox The Fun campaign on June 23, 2017. Aside from experiencing the bigger Mister Donut Bavarian donuts, lucky employees were also given Drip Coffee Sachets, FREE Ube Donut coupons that they can claim at any Mister Donut shop within Metro Manila. Mister Donuts aims to provide a simple reward to the working individuals and celebrate the simplest moments through their perfect snack – the Bavarian donuts and the drip coffee. Like and Follow Mister Donut on…

People from all over the world flock to the world’s most visited cities for a reason. These destinations continue to lure in more travelers for their unique qualities from iconic landmarks to cultural traditions. This year, make your much-awaited vacation count by ticking off one of these dream destinations from your must-visit list. Audrey Hepburn once said, “Paris is always a good idea.” With so many historical sites, renowned restaurants, and famous art in one city, it’s easy to see why the place has become such a pop culture fixture. First time visitors will find that visiting all the top…

City of Dreams Manila volunteers headed by Property President Geoff Andres trooped to the San Antonio Elementary School, Paranaque City to take part in the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Brigada Eskwela, a clean-up and beautification drive of public schools in preparation for the coming academic year. Some 120 staff volunteers exchanged their work clothes to tees and jeans as they cleaned and painted walls, fixed windows and doors of 12 schoolrooms, bringing with them paints, brushes and carpentry tools in the spirit of “bayanihan”, manifesting their dedication to community service and commitment to City of Dreams’ corporate social responsibility program.

Six character banners showcasing the principal human cast of Paramount Pictures and Michael Bay’s “Transformers: The Last Knight” have just been released by the studio and may be seen below. Featured in their own banners are Michael Wahlberg, Anthony Hopkins, Josh Duhamel, Laura Haddock, Isabela Moner and Jerrod Carmichael. The fifth instalment of the massively successful Transformers franchise is coming to Philippine theatres on June 21, 2017. “Transformers: The Last Knight” shatters the core myths of the Transformers franchise, and redefines what it means to be a hero. Humans and Transformers are at war, Optimus Prime is gone. The key to…

Just as not all heroes wear capes, not all villains lurk in the shadows. On the streets, at your workplace, or in your barkada, low-key villains can be anywhere and in plain sight. Here’s how you can spot these dastardly individuals. 1.The Big Ego They think they are better than you – and remind you at every opportunity. Perhaps she won’t stop patting herself on the back after that presentation your team made earlier? Maybe he dances around the court after every point during your after-work basketball games? However they flaunt themselves, they feed off your attention – whether it’s…

Enliven your personal and living spaces with curated pieces from Salcedo Auctions’ popular June sale, The Collectors’ Sale, featuring a rich array of Philippine and international art , furniture, décor, jewelry, rare books, prints, and maps. The auction, consisting of over 300 lots, will be held on Saturday, 3 June, 11am at Three Salcedo Place. For the inveterate host, soften the sheen of ornate silver against a backdrop of Art Deco marble furniture and an abstract painting by Gus Albor. Crystal accents from Daum, Charles Schnieder and František Halama add dimension to any chic, monochromatic spread, while unique accents such…

A new tune is playing in the air for Poppert, an original alumnus of The Ryan Cayabyab Singers and The Voice of the Philippines (TVOP) Season 2 contestant, with his new single entitled “Go With The Flow”. Poppert, who is also a familiar face in local theater, penned the song a year ago as a birthday gift for his supporters. He intended to sing it on his own as a “hugot song” but it slowly evolved to a light and upbeat number which has an uplifting message. He says, “I am so proud that my single turned out to be…