Author: Jeman Villanueva

For the first time in the 41-year history of the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), the entries under the New Wave category will be simultaneously available in theaters and online, exclusively through HOOQ. HOOQ, Asia’s largest video-on-demand service, is the exclusive presenter for the 41st MMFF and its New Wave Category, a partnership geared towards promoting quality Philippine entertainment. “Some of the most inventive techniques are shown in short films,” said Jane Walker, HOOQ Philippines Country Manager. “We’re very proud to showcase this and the creativity and talent of Filipino filmmakers.” HOOQ and MMFF have come together to address the…

HOOQ, Asia’s largest video-on-demand service, has signed a groundbreaking deal with the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) to screen a selection of the official entries on the app. “Everyone has to start somewhere and for many directors, that happened while they were in school. Young filmmakers from schools like Ateneo de Naga University and DLSU-CSB made it as finalists in this year’s MMFF” said Jane Walker, HOOQ Philippines Country Manager.  “It is very encouraging that their animated films were chosen among hundreds of entries to take part in this festival,” she added. HOOQ is the exclusive presenter for the 41st…

Some guy’s everyday problem is to have a clean face to start his day. That is if you are into that clean-shaving look. One reason why you see me with a scruffy look is because I struggle in using a shaver that can give me that great, clean, and close shave. I have tried a lot of blade razor but it’s still not enough. It’s a good thing I discovered AquaTouch Electric Shaver Wet & Dry. Now I can enjoy a refreshing shave without worrying about damaging my skin. Aquatec seal ensures a safe, refreshing wet shave. Its CloseCut blades have rounded edges that glide smoothly on my skin,…

Broadcast journalist Karen Davila goes to Tenement Uno where the top-rating “On The Wings of Love” (OTWOL) is currently being shot to help out a fan of the teleserye in “My Puhunan” today (December 1). Get to know nanny Lanie, a certified OTWOLista who says her life story is not far from that of Leah, one of the main characters in “OTWOL” portrayed by actress Nadine Lustre. While Leah was left behind by her mom, Lanie was abandoned by her father, who had another family of his own.

Got a craving for cheesecake?  Delight in Baskin-Robbins’ Mandarin Orange Cheesecake.  Inspired by global culinary trends, Mandarin Orange Cheesecake is the latest cheesecake masterpiece from the world’s most beloved ice cream brand. This treat deliciously combines mandarin orange and classic cheesecake ice creams, happily swirled together with a citrusy mandarin orange ribbon, and soft, creamy cheesecake cubes. 

Jana Agoncillo (Ningning) and Sylvia Sanchez (Mamay Pacing) the stars of the ABS-CBN top-rating tanghali serye “Ningning,” recently received acting nods from award-giving bodies for their stellar performances in ABS-CBN programs. Child actress Jana who plays the titular role, emerged as the Best Child Actress in the 2015 Philippine Edition Network’s 4th Reader’s Choice Television. Jana bested other child stars in the annual online entertainment voting awards of the Philippine Edition Network. Jana’s co-star and veteran actress Sylvia Sanchez also earned praises for her work in ABS-CBN’s “The Trial” and “Be Careful With My Heart,” as she was hailed as the Most…

For the coming holiday season, Orange Blush salon welcomes clients with new promos and treats designed not only to pamper, but make sure they come out looking their best in this time of celebration Start your Orange Blush holiday treatments with the Brazilian Keratin treatment designed to bring life back to severely damaged hair with keratin as its main ingredient. Keratin is the protein component of the hair, and makes it shiny, soft and healthy. When hair is regularly colored and treated, the natural keratin in our hair tends to be lost, and that’s when hair becomes dry, frizzy, damaged…

Epson revolutionized the Philippine printing industry by introducing the L-Series genuine ink tank system printers back in 2011. By offering a winning inkjet printer with proven durability, stunning print quality, and the lowest printing cost, the L-Series propelled Epson to be the Number 1 inkjet brand in the Philippines. Leveraging on its enviable position as the Inkjet market leader, the expertise it has garnered from tried-and-tested L-Series, and learnings from customer feedback, Epson is set to conquer the laser printer segment with its alternative monochrome inktank system printer: the M-Series. “The M-Series is Epson’s superior alternative to the laser printer.…

Philippine Savings Bank (PSBank) has partnered with Asia’s largest online fashion hub for the second time around to make shopping more fun for you! For a minimum purchase of PhP1,500, you can get an exclusive 18% discount when you shop with your PSBank Debit and Prepaid MasterCard at ZALORA from October 16 to November 30, 2015.

It is yet another year given by the Almighty to A Song of Praise or ASOP Music Festival, your one and only favorite praise song writing competition on the television. Twelve new songs, the cream of the crop, were chosen to be performed onstage by multi-talented and acclaimed Filipino singers at the grand finals night! The event is an assortment of novice and experienced composers once again. Even first-time songwriters, who joined the competition at the drop of a hat, had reached the finals round.

RE/MAX, the world’s highest-rating franchise, has changed the real estate sector in the Philippines by providing more options to people looking for property to own or lease. For brokers, it means a more professional approach to doing business. “Our people aren’t just in it for the money. They love what they are doing and are looking forward to what happens every day. They don’t just have jobs. They have careers,” explains RE/MAX Philippines country manager Michelle Perlas. But the biggest benefit of RE/MAX being in the Philippines, according to Perlas, is felt by consumers. “There are so many real estate developments right now.…