"THE COUNSELOR" TEASER TRAILER

The Counselor - teaser trailer

From Academy Award nominee Ridley Scott comes "The Counselor" starring Michael Fassbender, Brad Pitt, Javier Bardem, John Leguizamo, Penelope Cruz and Cameron Diaz.  

Written by Pulitzer Prize winner Cormac McCarthy, "The Counselor" follows lawyer (Fassbender) who he decides to get involved in a drug deal worth millions. Thinking that his involvement in the deal with a friend (Bardem) and a drug broker (Pitt) will never suck him down, he soon learns that such decision will lead him on a desperate trail of survival.

"The Counselor" will open November 15 in theaters from 20th Century Fox to be distributed by Warner Bros.

View the teaser trailer here:  

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Eden Say Cheese photo contest

Say Cheese with Eden and Win!

Take a photo of your most creative Eden recipe, share it online via upload on Eden Cheese Facebook change for a chance to win a trip for 4 to Universal Studios Singaporel an iPad mini and more!

Join up to win great prizes only from Eden.

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The Cherry Mobile End of season SALE!

Even Cherry Mobile has their End of Season Sale!

So grab your favorite Cherry Mobile phone and get a FREE Cherry Mobile C2!  Get a FREE MF1 for purchase of Fusion Wind

Happening only at the Cherry Mobile SM Megamall store from now until June 30, 2013.  Get the best phones at the best prices, only from Cherry Mobile. 

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MILO, DepEd poised to reach 34,200 advocacy mark

Help Give Shoes advocacy encourages marathoners to run for a noble cause

Now on its 37th year of staging, the National MILO Marathon is geared towards providing an athletic platform for elite and aspiring runners that embodies Filipino camaraderie. The country’s most prestigious leg race calls on local athletes to lace up once again and join in raising 10,000 more pairs of shoes for public school children across the country through the Help Give Shoes Advocacy. Since 2010, MILO has delivered 24,200 pairs to young champions and is poised to hit the 34,200 mark at the end of the season.

In an effort to encourage the youth to engage in sports, MILO collaborated with the Department of Education to select five public schools per provincial area and ten per Manila race that will receive 100 brand new pairs of rubber shoes. The Help Give Shoes Advocacy demonstrates MILO’s strengthened commitment to education and creating a holistic athletic environment for the growth of the Philippine sports community.

This year’s campaign will commence on June 30 as the National MILO Marathon Puerto Princesa qualifiers gets underway.

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Time for some shopping at the Greenbelt Sale with HSBC credit cards

The Greenbelt Sale!

June 19 - July 4

Shop with your HSBC Platinum, HSBC Premier and HSBC Gold cards and get the following perks:

• Receive a P500 Escolta dining voucher from Peninsula Manila AND a P2,500 Shiseido facial voucher when you charge a single-reciept purchase of at least P7,000

• Get a P2,000 Adora shopping voucher PLUS a P2,500 Shiseido facial voucher when you purchase at least P20,000 on 0% installment for a minimum term of 12 months

Click here for a list of exclusive deals designed only for HSBC Credit Cardholders.

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Buy 1 Get 1 at Kenny Rogers!!

Buy 1 and get 1 free from June 24 - July 5 from 2:00 to 5:30  (Mon-Fri).  Only at Kenny Rogers Roasters.  Take an order of Pastas, sandwiches, dessert and sides, and during the promo time, get another of the same value for FREE!

Available for dine-in and take-out customers only.

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Percy Jackson - Sea of Monsters 2nd trailer up!

 "PERCY JACKSON: SEA OF MONSTERS" 2ND INTERNATIONAL TRAILER

Based on the best-selling book, PERCY JACKSON: SEA OF MONSTERS continues the young demigod’s epic journey to fulfill his destiny.  To save their world, Percy and his friends must find the fabled and magical Golden Fleece.  Embarking on a treacherous odyssey into the uncharted waters of the Sea of Monsters, they battle terrifying creatures, an army of zombies, and the ultimate Evil.  

"Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters" opens August 7 in theaters nationwide from 20th Century Fox to be distributed by Warner Bros.

 

Watch all the action with their latest trailer

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BDO credit card treats just for you!

BDO credit card treats for you!

Just spend a minimum P2,500 and get to enjoy your favorite treats that BDO has to offer.  From North Park, The French Baker, Burger King or Classic Savory, you will surely find one that suits your fancy.

Now what do you get in exchange for those P2,500 charge slips?

From North Park get to choose from

• Regular Nanking Beef and Wanton Noodle soup
• Regular Wanton and 3 kinds of mushroom soup
• Regular fresh lapu-lapu fillet blanched in Congee
• Regular shredded pork, century egg and Szechuan vegetable congee

From The French Baker get to choose from

• Quiche Lorraine, soup and salad
• French Baguette with croissant
• Chicken salad croissant
• Fettucine ala Carbonara

From Burger King

• Whopper Junior Ala Carte
• 1-pc King's crunchy chicken ala carte

From Classic Savory

• 1/4 Savory chicken with rice
• Savory classic lomi
• Fish fillet with tofu tausi sauce

For Cebu BDO credit card users, you may visit Dimsum Break and Ding-Qua-Qua in Harbour city to claim your freebies as well.

Promo is from June 15 - August 15, 2013 only.  Redemption is from June 15 - October 15, 2013 only, with a maximum of 5 charge slips to exchange per day.

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Promod end of season Sale!!!

 Promod End of Season Sale

up to 70% off

And we're at that time of the year!  It's the mid-year sale at Promod, with discounts of up to 70% off a big selection of items.  Promo is on at all branches nationwide.

Go get yourself something fashionable to wear, promo is from June 27 - July 27, 2013.

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Fab finds at drop-down prices in Power Plant Mall’s Mid-Year Sale

Shop now at Power Plant mall's Mid-Year Sale

June 27 - 30, 2013

The quest to becoming drop-dead gorgeous is now easy to do at drop-down prices with Power Plant Mall’s mid-year Big Brands Sale this weekend, June 27 to June 30, 2013.

Over 100 participating tenants like Zara, Mango, Charriol, Warehouse, Dorothy Perkins, Lacoste, Michael Kors, Adidas, Nike Stadium are participating. Enjoy discounts up to 75% on selected items!

Join the hunt for knockout outfits, statement shoes and more at this annual fashion fiesta, so you can brave the rainy season with the right gear and colorful accessories that can brighten up the day. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/PowerPlantMall.

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Turbo 3D - a High Velocity animated adventure movie

Get ready for Turbo 3D

Meet Turbo (voiced by Ryan Reynolds), an underdog snail who dreams to overdrive just like his idol who races in the Indy 500.  At the start, Turbo is somewhat of an outcast in the snail community, which is less about big dreams and more about punching a time clock at their place of employment.

Training tirelessly all his life, he miraculously gained speed at an opportune time he met a crew of streetwise, tricked-out es-car-goes. Learning that no one can make it on their own in the fast lane.  He and his newfound pals help each other achieve their impossible dream of racing in the Indy 500.

"Turbo," says director and co-screenwriter David Soren, is a mash-up of superhero and racing film genres, but “at its heart, TURBO really is an underdog story.  The character Turbo has all the hallmarks of an underdog.  You expect nothing of snails, whose lives are stacked with obstacles, like being really, really slow.  But once you dig into it, a snail is the perfect character to have at the center of an underdog story.”

               

But turning an everyday, garden snail into a mighty mollusk who travels at super-speed? “Turbo’s dream of becoming something that’s completely in opposition to its nature is ripe for conflict, surprises and a satisfying payoff” when the dream becomes reality,” says Soren.

Soren came up with the idea for "Turbo" almost a decade ago.  He described it to DreamWorks Animation management at one of the company’s “pitch program” conclaves, at which DreamWorks employees can pitch their ideas for possible future projects.   “At the time it was a very complex idea – the ‘Fast and Furious with Snails,’” he remembers.

As he developed the idea, Soren was inspired by events and people very close to home.  His primary muse, he notes, “was my young son, who since before he could talk has been obsessed with toy cars and racing, and could identify virtually any car on the street by its make and model.”

               

Soren also found motivationin his own front yard, which had a “snail problem” that was eating away at his tomato plants.  “This marriage of the slow [the snails] and speed [his son’s preoccupation] was the catalyst that led me to the bones of the story centered on a snail who dreams of racing glory.”

Luckily,the requisite comedic and dramatic acting chops, and bigger-than-life persona, are embodied by Ryan Reynolds, whom Soren describes as “the perfect match” for Turbo.  “It all really sounded amazing, and I fell in love with its classic underdog story, which TURBO takes to a new level,” Reynolds continues.  “It takes a unique if not insane perspective to bring a snail to life in this way. What I love most about Turbo is his tenacity and refusal to give up on his dream.  In fact, it doesn’t even occur to him to give up. Talent is a collision between hard work and luck, and that’s what Turbo is.”

"Turbo" also features a stellar voice cast including Samuel L. Jackson, Paul Giamatti, Michael Pena, Luis Guzman, Bill Hader, Snoop Dogg, Maya Rudolph and BEn Schwartz.

"Turbo" (3D) opens July 19 in theaters nationwide from DreamWorks Animation and 20th Century  Fox.

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37th Milo Marathon sprints into action

37^thNational  MILO Marathon sprints into action

2013 MILO Marathon King and Queen to 

compete at the 2014 Paris Marathon

The National MILO Marathon, the most prestigious running event in the country, kicks off another exciting marathon season with the first of 18 leg races set in Puerto Princesa on June 30. Marking its 37th season this year, the sporting event has a rich history that features a continuous expansion of its scope to nationwide races, and a growing attraction among hundreds of thousands of participants from all over the country.

To provide an opportunity for Filipino runners to compete in international races, the 37th National MILO Marathon will be sponsoring this year’s MILO Marathon King and Queen for the 2014 Paris Marathon next April. “This year, we have the honor and privilege of sending our very own elite runners to an esteemed international race event. Through this effort, we hope to inspire more Filipino athletes to push their limits and to embody the resilience, strength and athletic excellence our countrymen are known for,” said Andrew Neri, MILO Sports Executive, Nestle Philippines.

The increased level of competition is expected to drive the number of participants in this year’s marathon, as MILO aims to shatter its current record of 214,448 runners. Last year, MILO Marathon King Eduardo Buenavista and MILO Marathon Queen Mary Grace de los Santos won the men’s local 42-K category and the women’s open 42-K category, respectively. Both runners will be defending their crown against other seasoned contenders in the 37th MILO Marathon National Finals in December.

With the launch of its new 3-in-1 mix MILO R2, which offers sustained energy for working adults, MILO stresses the importance of exercise as part of the work-life balance. In line with this advocacy, MILO will also open a new inter-company running category for workers and employees to encourage the Filipino workforce to be active at work and after work.

Championing Philippine Sports

MILO is committed to developing the Philippine athletic community and inspiring athletic excellence among Filipino runners especially the youth. “Filipino runners have the potential and the skill to succeed in the international athletic arena. Our international certification makes it possible for them to reach that ultimate goal,” said Neri.

Following its certification from the Association of International Marathons (AIMS) and International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), the MILO Marathon complies with global technical standards in all race categories such as distance running course measurement and recognition criteria. The AIMS / IAAF certification puts the National MILO Marathon Manila races, on the world map of marathon destinations.

Having grown into a globally-renowned running event, the National MILO Marathon plays host to a notable number of foreign runners from Kenya, Ethiopia, Germany and other countries from across the globe. To support homegrown talent, while also giving foreign runners a venue to compete in the race, the 37th National MILO Marathon will continue to have Open and Local categories for the 21-K and 42.195-K races in the Manila eliminations leg and the National Finals. To qualify for the National Finals, foreign runners must either provide proof of finish in any AIMS / IAAF accredited races dating back at least one year before race day or finish within the specified qualifying cut-off time during the Manila eliminations race.

“We encourage foreign runners to visit the Philippines and experience a quality race event in our home soil. At the same time, we want to give Filipino runners a platform through which they can raise their performance levels and training standards by exposing them to foreign competition,” added Neri.

Be it for the prize, for the thrill or for the experience, MILO understands that runners have many different reasons for running. Nevertheless, those who will run at the National MILO Marathon will not only run for glory or gold, but they will also run for a noble cause.

Through the National MILO Marathon, runners young and old alike help support MILO’s Help Give Shoes advocacy, which aims to inspire public school children to get into sports and to pursue their dreams. A portion of each runner’s registration fee goes directly to the fund, which MILO then matches to purchase the shoes. Since its conception in 2010, Help Give Shoes has delivered 24,200 pairs of shoes tochildren across the country. This season, MILO aims to reach the 34,200 mark by donating 10,000 more pairs of shoes to 10,000 beneficiaries.

Increased Race Security Measures

As a response to the call for increased safety during marathon events, Head Race Organizer Rio de la Cruz expressed that Run Rio and MILO are working around the clock to plan and impose a tighter security force in all marathon activities.

“We have employed all the necessary requirements to ensure the safety of our runners and provide them a quality race experience – from hydration and medical assistance to local law enforcement participation, among others,” said de la Cruz. “Before runners answer the starting gun, a full security review will be implemented throughout the race perimeters of every leg race. We have increased the number of police, K9 units, and members of the medical team for each event. A SWAT team will also be on standby in each race venue.”

Complete profiles of all marshals are on-hand for security reference. A comprehensive planning for evacuation schemes is also underway for strict imposition to ensure the safety of National MILO Marathon participants and spectators this season.

Marathon registration and rates

To deliver added benefits such as heightened safety measures and the additional deployment of manpower and security personnel, entry fees in provincial and Metro Manila races have been slightly adjusted

MILO has made registration for all running events available through the official MILO website. Interested participants may process their registration form and payment online, and avail of direct-to-home delivery of race kits. Runners may register and purchase their race kits through www.milo.com.ph.

After the pilot race in Puerto Princesa (June 30), the qualifying races will commence inLipa (July 7), Naga (July 14), San Pablo (July 21), Manila (July 28), Iloilo (August 4), Dumaguete (August 11), Tagbilaran (September 15), Cebu (September 22), Cagayan de Oro (September 29), Butuan (October 6), Davao (October 13), General Santos (October 20), Baguio (November 3), Dagupan (November 10), Tarlac (November 17) and Angeles (November 24). The 37th National MILO Marathon National Finals will be in December 8 at the SM Mall of Asia grounds.

The 37th National MILO Marathon is made possible by Timex, the Bayview Park Hotel Manila, Reebok, SMART and SM Mall of Asia, along with endorsements from the Department of Education, Philippine Sports Commission and the Philippine Olympic Committee. For more information on the race and its advocacy, visit the MILO marathon website or access the MILO Philippines fanpage on Facebook. Follow MILO on Twitter (@MILOPH).

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SANDRA BULLOCK IMPROVS IN “THE HEAT”

Academy Award winner Sandra Bullock stars in “The Heat” and tries on improv comedy for the first time under director Paul Feig.  

Bullock stars as Sarah Ashburn, an FBI agent hoping for a promotion and high-tails it from her home base in New York City to Boston, to help solve the mystery behind several murders.  Standing in Ashburn’s way is a hard-hitting Boston police officer, Shannon Mullins played by Melissa McCarthy, who’s not happy that the FBI – especially the stuck-up Ashburn -- is treading on her turf.  Ashburn is determined to wrestle the case away from Mullins, but the disheveled, foul-mouthed, in-your-face cop is a formidable adversary.  They’ll soon discover they have more in common than they ever thought possible, including their misfit status and complementary skill sets. 

“Ashburn’s effectiveness as an FBI agent comes from her meticulousness, stubbornness and thoroughness,” says Bullock.  “But she’s completely inept when it comes to any kind of social interaction.  She’s trying so hard to make up for that particular weakness that she becomes insufferably arrogant on the job.  Ashburn is respected but not liked because she isn’t a team player.  Every time she opens her mouth, people cringe.”

The improvisational nature fueled the fun and on- and off-screen bonding. “It is great working with Melissa,” enthuses Bullock. “She comes through the door and improv is the way that she does things. Then we had a director who comes from that world too and nearly everyone in the cast was also from that world. The world of comedy that I had been familiar with was always very controlled. There was the script and you had to go through 27 people and the studio before you could change a line.  I always wanted to do this kind of comedy that we have in THE HEAT (which I have done in real life, sort of free form,) but I was never really allowed to experience what it was like before on a film. 

Walking onto the set of THE HEAT it took me a couple of days to realize: ‘I’m allowed to do it.’ It was very liberating. When you are around that, you take it in and you want to improve your game. It is a muscle that you have to exercise and if you haven’t had much time exercising that muscle, it gets stale. Watching these people work is exciting and inspiring, but daunting sometimes too.”

               

“Melissa has great moves,” says Bullock,” discussing McCarthy’s comedic skills. “When I saw her dance, I knew we were going to be fast friends.  We did the dancing with no practice whatsoever,” she continues.

“We said: ‘let’s not rehearse anything,’ ”interjects her co-star. “Let’s just be as terrible as we’re capable of being. Poor Paul turns around and we both have our faces taped,” laughs McCarthy,  “and he’s like, ‘What’s happening?’ It was a weird descent into controlled madness. It was really fun. There was a lot of ruined tape,” she says. McCarthy adds: “Yeah, I got the moves, but I don’t have the sense to stop whatever is going on.”

“We really hit it off, she is like my sister,’’ adds Bullock. “I’d say it’s rare that actors get together and have the kind of chemistry and connection we have together. It somehow just works and it’s something inexplicable that is bigger than what is on the page.”

“The Heat” opens June 27 in theaters from 20^th Century Fox to be distributed by Warner Bros.

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Lunch buffet for only P999 at Corniche - Buy your tickets this June 28 - 30, 2013

Corniche lunch buffet for only P999

This indeed is the biggest news this side of town.  For a very limited time, get to buy a Corniche lunch buffet valid from Monday to Thursday for only P999, get the chance to buy these vouchers from June 28 - 30, 2013.

You may use these bought vouchers at their lunch buffet from July 1 - August 29, 2013 only.  Diamond Indulgence members get 1 free voucher for every 10 purchased voucher.  Unlimited voucher purchase.

You may purchase these vouchers at Corniche in Diamond Hotel, The Cake Club in Bonifacio High Street or at The Cake Club in Power Plant mall Rockwell.

See you then!

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The search for the next Cobra Pinoy Heroes is on

Cobra Pinoy Heroes year 2, 
submission of stories ongoing

There is always hope in the face of hindrances, and heroes in the face of hardship. That’s why this 2013, Cobra Energy Drink announces the return of Cobra Pinoy Heroes, where they search for Filipinos who exemplify hero-like qualities through their own little ways. This story-telling project aims to recognize Filipinos from all walks of life that have contributed to nation building, no matter how big or small the deed is.

A bigger and better Pinoy Heroes Awards is what Cobra has prepared this year, with prizes of up to P150,000 for the most inspiring and compelling story. There are four categories, namely, Youth, which is heroism by 18- to 23-year-old Filipinos; Work Force for employed Filipinos who are 18 years and above; Service for men and women in uniform from NGOs or in government service; and lastly, the Modern Day Hero for males and females who have done an act of bravery, courage, and selflessness in an everyday setting beyond what is expected of them. There will be one winner per category, and other special awards will receive P50,000 each.

Cobra Energy Drink launched this project for its second consecutive year because it believes that these small acts of heroism are a good start to building a better and progressive nation. This ideology supports its latest tagline, Lakas ng Pinas, where Cobra acknowledges that every Filipino’s action, whether big or small, plays a role in the betterment of the country,

“We want to give credit and value to whom they are due. Every day, we encounter Filipino heroes who have shown acts of bravery, strength, and selflessness for the other people they serve. This is a venue for the unnamed to be recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty, and for the rest of us to be inspired to be better, to be heroes in our own way,” says Jef Mendoza, Cobra Energy Drink Brand Manager.

Interested storytellers can either share their personal stories, or nominate a story of another qualified individual. Story entries are now accepted until July 21 through the Pinoy Heroes app on Cobra’s Facebook page, or through on-ground activations in Metro Manila, Pampanga, Cavite, Laguna, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Isabela, Dagupan, Bataan, Olongapo, Dumaguete, Naga, Iloilo, Tacloban, Bacolod, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, Bukidnon, General Santos, Zamboanga, and Davao. For the complete mechanics and dates of on-ground activations, visit facebook.com/CobraPhilippines.

“Cobra has been the partner in life of many unsung Filipino heroes. We learned that our brand has served as an icon of inspiration to a lot of Filipinos to serve better, harder, everyday. This is why Cobra Pinoy Heroes was launched, for the whole nation to see that every Filipino’s passion and hard work will not go unnoticed,” ends Mendoza.

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50% off for Citi cardholders at House of Wagyu Stone Grill

50% off House of Wagyu Stone Grill 

with your Citibank credit cards

From now until July 3, Citi cardholders get to enjoy exclusive lunch set meals at half the price at House of Wagyu Stone Grill. Use your Citi card and save as much as P2,750 on premium burger and steak meals that come with soup, salad or a side dish. Indulge in a Premium Hi-Grade Wagyu Striploin Steak or Ultra Premium Full Blood Wagyu Rib-eye Steak, or go light with a Wagyu Burger or Wagyu Yakiniku. 

Head over to the following House of Wagyu Stone Grill branches during lunch hours to avail of this offer: Greenhills Commercial Center, The Podium, Eastwood Mall and Prism Plaza at Two E-Com Building, Manila Bay. Not yet a Citi cardholder? Apply now at www.citibank.com.ph

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Runner Runner staring Justin Timberlake and Ben Affleck

In the sexy, sultry thriller RUNNER RUNNER, Richie (Justin Timberlake), a Princeton college student who pays for school with on-line gambling, bottoms out and travels to Costa Rica to confront the on-line mastermind, Ivan (Ben Affleck), whom he believes has swindled him. Ivan sees a kindred spirit in Richie and brings the younger man into his operation. When the stakes get incredibly high and dangerous, and Richie comes to fully understand the deviousness of his new boss, he tries to turn the tables on him.

"Runner Runner" will open very soon this September from 20th Century Fox to be distributed by Warner Bros.

See the trailer here.

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Happy Hamburger Day at Brother's Burger! 50% off!

Celebrate Hamburger day with Brother's Burger!

Get to enjoy Brother's Burger at 50% off on Hamburger day!  Mark the dates, from June 21 - 23, 2013, get your favorite Big Brother's burger at 50% off.  Just pay P110.00 only for your favorite Big Brothers Burger.

Valid at all Brother's Burger outlets except Davao, special dates for the following stores, Pasong Tamo and RCBC on June 21, 22 and 24.  Convergys from June 21 - 24, 2013.  Available for dine-in and take out only.

Join Brother's Burger as we celebrate their 14th Anniversary!

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Free pizza for Citi cardholders at Papa John's Pizza

FREE Pizza for Citibank cardholders!

From now until June 23, Citi credit cardholders are entitled to a free pizza at Papa John’s Pizza when you purchase the Papa John’s Father’s Day Bundle worth P995 for dine-in, take-out or delivery. Get a 12-inch Family Size Simply Cheese Pizza worth P390 when you use your Citi card to pay for this special Father’s Day family meal which consists of a 12-inch Family Pizza, one order of three-cheese pasta platter, 2 orders of potato wedges and 5 glasses of soda. 

Grab this delicious deal now at any of these Papa John’s Pizza outlets: Annapolis Greenhills, Arnaiz Ave., BF Homes Paranaque, Greenbelt 3, Jupiter Street, SM Megamall, Robinsons Galleria, SM Fairview, SM North Edsa, Sta. Lucia East Grand Mall, Tomas Morato, University Mall, Visayas Ave., and Waltermart Paranaque. Log on to www.citibank.com.ph to know more about exclusive offers for Citi cardholders.


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A thousand kids auditioned for i-Shine Talent Camp 2

 

Over a thousand i-Shine hopefuls with their parents came to this year’s i-Shine Talent Camp 2. Auditions for aspiring i-Shiners were held nationwide; at SM San Pablo, SM Rosales, SM Mall of Asia, Abreeza Mall Davao and Ayala Center Cebu.

Now on its second year with ABS-CBN, i-Shine Talent Camp has grown to become bigger and better, offering more extensive talent development programs, top-caliber mentors, and bigger prizes. Twelve i-Shiners will be featured on television as they undergo a series of talent-enhancement workshops specific to a talent category: singing, dancing and acting. Top-caliber mentors from ABS-CBN will coach the children and evaluate their development throughout the course of the workshops. Award winning actor, Piolo Pascual together with international theater performer, Pinky Amador, and esteemed choreographer, Georcelle Dapat-Sy, will be sharing their talents and expertise to bring out the best of the finalists.

Hosted by talented actress and mom Dimples Romana, along with the equally talented matinee idols Matteo Guidicelli and Xian Lim, the search for the most talented children in the country began in April 2013 and ended in May 2013.

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Bulgogi Brothers heats up Barbecue goodness!

The rainy season is upon us, and with the bed weather looming, it is an inviting thought to indulge yourself with good food—something hot, something hearty, and meaty, something smoky, something comforting, like barbecue. And even though the season is not as warm, it will never be too late for a good barbecue.

Bulgogi Brothers gives you not one but five reasons to indulge that barbecue craving. Whether you are seafood seeker, a chicken connoisseur, or a red meat raver, Bulgogi Brothers has something from their latest dishes just for you.

Start with the Seafood Special for a salmon and apahap combo, or indulge in Spicy Boneless Chicken to sate those poultry cravings sans the fuss. Or you can go big and meaty with hearty servings of Boneless Beef Ribs, LA-Style Short Ribs, and Korean Pork Belly. These new barbecue specials have servings big enough for sharing.

Visit any branch and sink your teeth into some delicious Korean barbecue goodness. Bulgogi Brothers Barbecue Special is now available at their outlets in Alabang Town Center, Greenbelt 5, SM Mall of Asia, Harbor Point Mall, Subic and SM Lanang Premier.

For more information, visit Bulgogi Brothers’ Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Bulgogi.Brothers.Philippines

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MICHELIN to play pioneering role in new FIA Formula E Championship

MICHELIN Philippines Chief Representative Michael Nunag announced today that MICHELIN is the new FIA Formula E Championship’s official tyre partner from 2013 to 2015.

Following the selection process by the FIA (Federation International de l’Automobile), the French brand’s bid was chosen by the motorsport’s governing body for its savoir-faire in three different areas: its technical expertise, marketing plan and involvement in mobility promotion programs.

Pascal Couasnon, Director of the MICHELIN Group’s Motorsport Department, emphasized how pleased and proud the French tyre manufacturer was to have been selected to be a part of the new FIA Formula E Championship: “When it comes to energy efficient tyres and responsible motorsport, MICHELIN has emerged as a pioneer. This new race series is valued by MICHELIN through the facts that that it introduces a new form of power and it will bring the sport to city centres.

We will use our expertise to provide the competitors in this highly innovative new championship with new MICHELIN tyres engineered to bring out the very best out in these cars. The FIA Formula E Championship is a perfect showcase for the MICHELIN Total Performance concept which consists in working simultaneously on all the factors that contribute to tyre performance, including those commonly believed to be irreconcilable.”

The MICHELIN Group has been active in the promotion and development of mobility ever since the company was founded. In 1998, it organised the first global event dedicated to showcasing new mobility-related technologies, the Challenge Bibendum.

Formula E is a new FIA Championship featuring formula cars powered exclusively by electric energy. It represents a vision for the future of the motor industry over the coming decades. Demonstration ruins of the Formula E cars will start in 2013, followed by the Championship in 2014 with 10 teams and 20 drivers competing. The races will be staged in main landmarks of the world’s leading cities.

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Absolute Flood of Love Website to Benefit Ita Community

Absolute Distilled Drinking Water has launched a website, Flood of Love, which aims to provide sustainable water source and water sanitation and hygiene systems to communities in need. Its first beneficiary is Bayan Bayanan ng Ita, a community of approximately 39 families who travel over an hour each day for clean water. Currently, their water sources are limited to two rivers and a shallow well. Absolute is currently in the planning stage with the community in installing a new water system, which will be managed and handled for the long term by the residents themselves.

Absolute is inviting everyone to take part to reach out and help make the world a cleaner, safer place, one step at a time, one community at a time. Simply visit www.floodoflove.org and share how you can make the world a cleaner, safer place. Absolute will match each pledge by donating of a glass of distilled water per pledge to deserving communities. In addition, the website is also accepting volunteers for various implementation programs.

Says Abe Cipriano, AVP, Asia Brewery “Everyone deserves sustainable access to clean and safe drinking water. We put the website up to show our commitment and to encourage everyone to do their part along with Absolute. With the coming rainy season, we are also prepared to help communities that may be affected by floods and other water-related damage. We hope everyone can join us in making the world a cleaner and safer place, one drop at a time.”

For more information, visit www.floodoflove.org, and like Absolute on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AbsoluteDistilledWater.

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Cebu Pacific Citibank cardholder exclusive: Almost 50% off at Imperial Palace Waterpark Resort & Spa

Enjoy Imperial Palace Waterpark Resort and Spa 

with your Cebu Pacific Citibank credit card

Explore the beauty of the Queen City of the South and enjoy an exclusive discount when you use your Cebu Pacific Citibank card to book accommodations at one of Cebu’s luxury hotels.

Indulge for your well-deserved vacation at the Imperial Palace Waterpark Resort and Spa in Cebu and pay only P7,500 for a Deluxe Garden Room when you book through Asiatravel.com using your Cebu Pacific Citibank card. Avail of this offer until June 30, 2013 and save almost 50% on rooms originally priced at P14,000 per night. Travel period is until September 30, 2013.

On top of this great offer, Cebu Pacific Citibank cardholders are also entitled to advanced seat sale alerts, never-expiring CEB points from all purchases and free flights without restrictions.

Not yet a cardholder? Apply today by calling the CitiPhone Hotline at 995-9999 (Metro Manila), 234-9999 (Metro Cebu), and 1 800 10 995-9999 (toll free), or visit Citibank Online at www.citibank.com.ph.

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THE HEAT - REDBAND TRAILER

"The Heat" sizzles with redband trailer

Director Paul Feig reinvigorates the buddy cop genre by pairing Oscar-winner Sandra Bullock and breakout star Melissa McCarthy as law enforcers with wildly different styles in “The Heat.”  

Set in Boston, the movie follows Sarah Ashburn (Bullock), a by-the-book FBI agent forced to team up with Shannon Mullins (McCarthy), a brash undercover Boston street cop to track a ruthless drug lord.   This wildly dysfunctional duo must try to catch this high-powered criminal without killing one another in the process.

Rated R-13, “The Heat” opens in cinemas on June 27 from 20th Century Fox to be distributed by Warner Bros.

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Watch Republic Alphaland Sale Mania is on!

Watch Republic Alphaland’s 
Markdown Mania is ongoing!

Visit Watch Republic Alphaland until June 28 to get designer sunglasses, watches, pens, and accessories at incredibly low prices.  Get to choose from dozens of designs to fit your lifestyle, now who says looking good should be so expensive.

Be fashionable, be chic!  Get yourself going with Watch Republic Alphaland's Markdown Mania!

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TURBO 3D - latest trailer released

Turbo 3D releases latest trailer

From the makers of "Madagascar," "Kung Fu Panda" and "The Croods," "TURBO" is a high-velocity 3D comedy about an underdog snail whose dreams kick into overdrive when he miraculously attains the power of super-speed. But after making fast friends with a crew of streetwise, tricked-out es-car-goes, Turbo learns that no one succeeds on their own. So he puts his heart and shell on the line to help his pals achieve their dreams, before Turbo-charging his own impossible dream: winning the Indy 500.

Check out TURBO'S latest trailer here where no dream is too big and no dreamer too small 

"Turbo 3D" features a stellar voice cast - Ryan Reynolds, Paul Giamatti, Samuel L. Jackson, Snoop Dogg, Michelle Rodriguez, Michael Pena, Maya Rudolph, Ben Schwartz, Richard Jenkins and Ken Jeong.

"Turbo" is from DreamWorks Animation and 20th Century Fox to open on July 19 in theaters nationwide.

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