Author: Jeman Villanueva

AirAsia relaunched its services to Ho Chi Minh City along with the mounting of more domestic flights in the Philippines ahead of the summertime peak travel period. With the first flight out on 29 March 2020, Ho Chi Minh City will be AirAsia’s 16th international destination from Manila. AirAsia Philippines CEO Ricky Isla said, “We are pleased to announce our newest services to Ho Chi Minh City after being held over for eight months. As an Asean airline, we aim to increase regional connectivity and to provide more business and leisure opportunities in Vietnam to our AirAsia guests.” To celebrate…

Pinoy hip-hop phenom Shanti Dope makes his 2020 comeback with the newest single “Normalan.” Keeping up with the sound of the times while retaining his irresistible flows, Shanti gets back to talking about love in this hot new track, which serves as a spiritual sequel to his hit debut single “Nadarang.” The sensual track talks about an experience with girls – keeping it with ‘no strings attached’ until he finds ‘the right one.’ “Normalan” serves as Shanti Dope’s first single after collaborating with OPM icons Gloc-9 and Chito Miranda on the track “Pati Pato.” To date, the young phenom has…

To celebrate BTS’ fourth studio album ‘MAP OF THE SOUL : 7’, Spotify has partnered with the global superstars to launch the MAP OF THE SOUL : 7 The Enhanced Album out now. Availableonly on Spotify, the enhanced album – curated with original content and exclusive goodies – will serve as the ultimate destination for the ARMY to celebrate the release of BTS’ latest album. BTS is the first artist in Asia to partner with Spotify to create an enhanced album offering fans exclusive content, from Storylines (personal written commentary sharing the inspiration and story behind each song), Canvas (bespoke 8-second video loops…

Showing no signs of slowing down, Vivo established a 25% total market share in Q4 of 2019 to take second spot in the local smartphone industry rankings. Based on the latest Canalys report on the smartphone landscape of the Philippines, the leading global technology company achieved the feat behind a 159% year-on-year growth which may be attributed to a series of new technologies, products and marketing initiatives rolled out last year. Focusing on innovation and novelty, Vivo introduced the V15Pro with the world’s first 32MP elevating dual selfie camera, the V17 Pro with the world’s first dual selfie cameras composed…

You’ve probably heard or read about the controversy surronding ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal. Different opinions and sentiments were posted on social media and I can’t help but wonder what will it be like without the country’s leading network. Being a ‘kapamilya’ for more than 30 years, ABS-CBN have shaped my childhood and adolescent life with their educational programs and youth-oriented shows. I grew up with shows like Sineskwela, Wansapanataym, ATBP: Awit, Titik at Bilang na Pambata, Art Jam, Epol/Apple, Mathenik, Eh Kasi Bata, Sarah, Ang Munting Prinsesa, and Batibot. These shows made me appreciate math and science, and brings out my…

Comic actor Ben Schwartz (Turbo, Runner Runner) portrays the voice of the titular character in Paramount Pictures’ live-action adventure comedy Sonic the Hedgehog (in Philippine cinemas February 19). https://youtu.be/5PAgYfJYV9A Sonic the Hedgehog is based on the global blockbuster videogame franchise from Sega that centers on the infamously brash bright blue hedgehog from another world. The film follows the (mis)adventures of Sonic as he navigates the complexities of his new life on Earth with his newfound – and human – best friend Tom (James Marsden). Sonic and Tom join forces to try and stop the villainous Dr. Robotnik from capturing Sonic…

2019 was a remarkable year for OPPO in the Philippines. As per the recent Canalys report on the Philippine smartphone landscape, OPPO scored 27% total market share for Q4 of 2019, which reflects 44% year-on-year growth for the brand. Globally, OPPO shipped more than 30 million OPPO smartphones in the same quarter. Additionally, the Philippines has seen a 28% increase on the total smartphone shipments during the 4th quarter of 2019, showing how strong the mobile industry is in the Philippines.

In these modern times, dating has never been more exciting. The journey to finding love has become much more fun with the use of digital apps like Tinder. Now, with just a swipe on your phone, you can already find a connection with your potential “The One”, including those living miles away from you. If you or a friend are among the people trying out their luck to meet “The One” online, here’s some good news—PayMaya has partnered with Tinder, allowing you to enjoy discounted Tinder Plus and Tinder Gold subscriptions and even share it to your friends! With PayMaya,…

Jericho Rosales reached out and spread smiles and happiness to over a thousand families affected by the recent eruption of the Taal volcano in Batangas. Rosales led a relief operations program which was supported by the Philippine Army, KUYA J Group and other sister companies of KUYA J, namely Popeyes Louisiana Chicken, Isla Sugbu Seafood Restaurant, Tsay Cheng, The Grand Con, Majestic, Landers Central, Doppio, and Manila Comisario. The project gave assistance to a total of 196 families who were relocated to Alitagtag Central School, and another 898 families at Bauan Technical High School.

Let the metro south’s urban jungle surprise staycationers with an engaging sojourn from Crimson Hotel Filinvest City, Manila. From a restful sleep in any of its welcoming rooms, whole day bliss by the refreshing pool, to adventurous flavors that offer new dining experiences – Crimson Hotel got you covered. From January to March, the ‘Urban Escape Series’ room packages will let one experience a relaxing break within the city. The ‘Slumber Dream’ room package for as low as P3,800 net per night in a Deluxe Room offers a comfy stay and quick getaway in Alabang. While the ‘Urban Trance’ is…

HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, today announces the Nokia C1, a smartphone designed to entertain – anytime, anywhere. Featuring an impressive 5.45” display, fans can watch their favourite videos and listen to music with ease. With lighter apps and less bloatware, you can store up to 3,000 songs or 24 hours of videos for offline consumption, cutting down on data usage. Combined with all-day battery life, you’ll have enough power to keep you watching, listening and talking from sunrise to sunset. Sancho Chak, General Manager for Hong Kong, Macau and Philippines, HMD Global: “As consumers in the Philippines…