As a brand on a mission to help its customers discover innovative ways of using their everyday devices, Apple Premium Reseller “Beyond the Box” is launching “Tap to Focus: An iPhone Photography Contest” created to empower photographers to find extraordinary moments in ordinary circumstances. With the belief that photos are the best medium for telling stories,the brand is challenging photographers to capture meaningful photos using only their iPhones. Entries must feature captivating scenes from the streets and submitted photos will be judged by no less than renowned street photography enthusiasts Allan Florendo, Ateneo Sta. Ines, Jasper Tejano, and popular duo Ryan…
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She surprised global audiences with a breakthrough performance the blade-runner villain in last year’s hit spy film “Kingsman: The Secret Service.” That film led to her being cast as the title character opposite Tom Cruise in next year’s reboot of “The Mummy.” Now, French actress Sofia Boutella appears in Paramount Pictures’ “Star Trek Beyond” as Jaylah, a strong willed, technologically adept alien who saves the life of Scotty (Simon Pegg) on the surface of the planet, Altamid. “Jaylah has been alone on Altamid for some time” says Boutella. “She’s had to fend for herself for so long that when Scotty…
We tend to think of pre-school education as nothing more than supervised play, but pre-school education has lasting effects. According to research done by W. Steven Barnett, Ph.D. at the National Institute for Early Education Research Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey in 2008: “Well-designed preschool education programs produce long-term improvements in school success, including higher achievement test scores, lower rates of grade repetition and special education, and higher educational attainment.” At Hope Christian High School’s Preschool, it’s more accurate to call it intelligent play. Children learn cognitive skills and concepts through play activities. Young children develop their big…
To serve late night commuters, Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) conducts a trial run of extended operating hours for Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT 1) from July 10 until August 9. “If the test run will show an interest from the public, then we would be pleased to do a more detailed study to make it permanent,” LRMC President and Chief Executive Officer Jesus Francisco said. For the duration of the month-long dry run, LRT 1 service hours will be extended for one hour, with northbound trains leaving Baclaran Terminal at 9:40 p.m., 9:50 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. and…
Another source of Filipino pride is coming home. “Ignacio de Loyola,” the first-ever Filipino produced movie screened at the Vatican, will finally be seen by Filipinos as it premieres on July 23 at The Theater at Solaire Resort and Casino, Paranaque City in a fund-raising dinner organized by the alumni of Ateneo de Manila University for the benefit of the Jesuit Infirmary and Jesuit Scholastics in the Philippines. The special screening of the Jesuit Communications (JesCom) produced full length independent film on the life of the Society of Jesus’ founder St. Ignatius of Loyola will start at 4pm, and will have…
On August 2nd, Samsung Electronics will unveil the Galaxy Note7. With added functionality of the S Pen and large screen, the Galaxy Note7 is a powerful instrument for achievement and self-expression, and is made for those who want to get the most from their phones – and their lives. Galaxy Note7 will help people do more in work, at home and everywhere in between. We can’t wait to tell you more about it.
Who says OPM has to be a strictly Tagalog affair? Some of the most enduring, well-loved OPM classics were penned in English, and could very well stand up to the equally immortal standards penned by foreign composers. Prince of Pinoy Pop Dingdong Avanzado revisits some of these memorable pop ditties in his forthcoming concert dubbed “e-OPM” at the Zirkoh Bar, T. Morato Ave., Quezon City, on Tuesday, July 19, 9:00 p.m. Sharing the spotlight is his back-up band, The Doorbells.
Prohibition Entertainment is excited to announce TRAEDONYA aka The Bride of New Funk Hipopera new debut Ep The 4 Portraits. The lead single is called My Favourite Guy based on iconic New York Yankee shortstop Derek Jeter. This is TRAEDONYA’S! first retail release in five years. The Portrait My Favourite Guy was motivated by the fact Derek Jeter was part of the New York City landscape for 20 years. He became part of everyone’s life says Prohibition Entertainment’s A.K Smith-Ford. The portrait was written by TRAEDONYA! and A.K Smith-Ford. The other portraits are Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Pele and Jim Brown…
Globe Telecom is changing the game of broadband internet with the launch of its new home broadband plans which can now be customized and bundled with more digital entertainment content from its newest partners Netflix and popular singing app Smule. The broadband plans can also be availed with devices such as smart LED TVs, audio devices and even game consoles for a complete home entertainment experience. Globe recently revealed its collaboration with global content providers such as Disney, Netflix, Turner, Sports Illustrated, Astro, and Smule to offer a wider range of digital entertainment content offerings alongside its existing partnerships such…
Recently held for SMEs, the country’s largest digital and mobile marketing summit, DigPH along with Globe myBusiness and Globe Digital Advertising (AdSpark) introduced a more extensive lineup of speakers and forums suited for entrepreneurs to learn and discover the latest trends in digital solutions ideal to expand their online footprint. Modern entrepreneurs are in continuous search for ways to revolutionize how they do business through use of more efficient tools. Globe myBusiness upgraded and developed their portfolio to empower entrepreneurs with the right tools to adapt and keep up with the digital trend. Through DigPH 2016, held at Crowne Plaza,…
Disney and Amblin Entertainment, in association with Walden Media, present the fantasy adventure film “The BFG,” the first-ever motion picture adaptation of Roald Dahl’s resonant tale of childhood, the magic of dreams and the extraordinary friendship between a young girl and a big friendly giant. Roald Dahl’s seminal tale of the friendship between a young girl and a mysterious giant seemed perfectly aligned with director Steven Spielberg’s own body of work, and while it may have seemed destined that Sophie and the BFG would one day find their way into Spielberg’s care, it would be decades following the book’s publication…