Explore and Learn Philippine culture and history by visiting Museo de Intramuros

Intramuros is one of the historic centre and oldest district of Manila, which is the capital city of the Philippines. As the Philippine kicks off the National Heritage Month celebration this month of May, the Department of Tourism (DoT) invites all of you especially those who loves to visit different Museum in Manila, just to explore and learn Philippine culture and history by visiting Museo de Intramuros.

 Admission is FREE starting May 2, 2019 and it opens from Tuesdays to Fridays; 9:00AM to 5:00PM.

Last April 29, 2019, DoT officially announced the opening date of Museo De Intramuros to the public, and the event was one of the highlights of the 40th year anniversary of the Intramuros Administration as an institution. 

Museo de Intramuros, managed by the Intramuros Administration, is located in two important reconstructions inside the walled city: The San Ignacio Church and the Mission House of the Society of Jesus. The museum is envisioned to house the period of art collections of Intramuros Administration that includes ecclesiastical art, furniture, vestments and textiles, and other artifacts.

The museum has in-house exhibition that presents the story of the evangelization of the Philippines from the perspective of the Filipinos. It explores changes in the “Filipino" psyche as colonization introduced a new religion and culture to the natives. 

The exhibition was able to highlight Filipino artistry and craftsmanship that was a result of the merging of the indigenous and the foreign, in the form of religious images belonging to the Intramuros Administration’s collection.

The exhibition has six components that would surely entice your curiosity about religions and the Filipino years ago: 1) The Immaculate Conception, 2) The Religious Order, 3) The Patronato Real and the establishment of Parishes, 4) Religious Colonial Paintings, 5) The establishment of a parish and sacred vessels, 6) The Indio Response.
That's the reason why you need to visit Museo De Intramuros. And you will find out what is really inside the 3rd floor. 

The Department of Tourism will be investing in the promotion of cultural tourism in the years to come. 
It is also a frame to ensure that these heritage structures such as these will be preserved. 

Museo de Intramuros

Corner Arzobispo, Anda Street

Intramuros, Manila, PH 1002

Operating Hours:

Tuesdays to Fridays; 9:00AM – 5:00PM

FREE Admission

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Alphaland opens Balesin’s doors, gathers trusted event suppliers at Tie the Knot Wedding and Debut Fair

Now on its third year and open to soon-to-weds as well as debutantes, Alphaland’s Tie the Knot:

Wedding and Debut Fair 2019 will take place on Saturday and Sunday, May 18 and 19 at The City Club,

Alphaland Makati Place. The 2-day event will highlight Alphaland’s most sought-after wedding

destinations—Balesin Island, including the soon-to-open Balesin Marquee which can accommodate 600

persons, Alphaland Baguio Mountain Lodges, and The City Club in Makati.

Wedding and debut planning can get overwhelming, especially for those who aren’t used to throwing

celebrations involving a range of event suppliers—from the venue to styling, planners and coordinators,

to photography and videography. With this in mind, Alphaland is offering an all-in package where

soon-to-weds and debutantes can get the essentials for their special day, exclusively offered at the fair.

“This year, we have partnered with one of Balesin’s most in-demand stylists, Cesar Pascual, owner and

stylist of Contemporary Florals. His Napa Valley concept will give The City Club that country yet romantic

feel,” says The City Club General Manager Nic Belasco. Cesar Pascual has styled several intimate to grand

weddings in the various beach wedding venues in Balesin Island.

Unlike other fairs where attendees tend to feel bombarded by exhibitors, Tie the Knot has curated

trusted suppliers in the industry who are offering great deals at the fair. Attendees can meet and discuss

their event in detail with each supplier they’re interested in, such as the acclaimed couturier Mary Anne

Casanova, the first local designer who brought glow-in-the-dark gowns with fiber optic fabric to the

Philippines, along with the country’s other top-of-the-line fashion designers; celebrity favorite Nice Print

Photography; Chestknot Studios, Forevermine Wedding Films, and Black Tie Entertainment, trusted

suppliers for many events held in Balesin; and Aegle Wellness Center, a health and wellness hub offering

bespoke wellness programs and medi-spa services in The City Club and in Balesin. The icing on the cake:

attendees will also get a chance to win a 3-day/2-night stay in Balesin with a free engagement shoot by

one of Balesin’s trusted photographers, Anne Naig.

Virtually experience Balesin Island through our 360 photography at Brideworthy:

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Pre-register here: https://www.brideworthy.com/events/tie-the-knot-2019/

Pre-register at http://bit.ly/AlphalandTietheKnot to attend Tie the Knot: Alphaland Wedding and Debut

Fair 2019 for free. Walk-in registration fee is Php 150. For inquiries, please contact Diane Tomas at

+632-337-2031 loc. 255, +63-917-182-0714 or at dstomas@alphaland.com.ph

All hearts fell in love with Chiz and Heart Escudero’s wedding in Balesin in 2015

Celebrate like royalty just like Billy & Coleen at The Balesin Royal Villa, Balesin Island.

Photo Credit : Metrophoto

A breathtaking backdrop of the majestic Cordillera mountain range at Alphaland Baguio Mountain Lodges Chapel. 

Photo credit: Jason Magbanua

A tropical-themed party at The City Club Ballroom.

Photo and styling by Ralph & co.

Last year's Tie the Knot had a bridal gown fashion show by acclaimed couturiers such as Rex Nicdao. 

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Chic N’ Honey Welcomes A Victorious Mark Streigl

Chic N’ Honey Welcomes A Victorious Mark Streigl

MMA Superstar and URCC Global Featherweight Champion Mark Streigl successfully retained his crown last April 27, 2019 in the co-main event of URCC Global: Raw Fury at the Cove in Okada Manila.  Chic n’ Honey, which is an upcoming food chain, set up a welcome get together and movie screening for the MMA champion last May 2, 2018 at Chic n’ Honey Branch in Vertis Mall.

Chic n’ Honey, which has been a staple among the favorite meals of Mark Streigl, has a wide range of healthy foods that can feed a champions tummy.   Mark and some media friends got to enjoy the various meals that Chic n’ Honey has to offer starting with Mark’s favorite, which is the mouthwatering concoction of deboned honey bavarian chicken wings.  

The honey bavarian variant combines the sweetness of honey and a little bit of spiciness to be such a delight for the taste buds.  The deboned chicken wings also come in Garlic Parmesan flavor for those who prefer a cheesy aftertaste and of course, the classic Butter Garlic Flavor.   

It was a short but intimate chit chat with the MMA Champion with him sharing his previous fights as well as his fitness routines.  Chic n’ Honey really creates not only  hearty meals but also healthy meals that’s perfect for people who are health conscious such as athlete like Mark. With the dynamic variety of menus, Chic n Honey is also great for partys and even short gatherings like this and stays lusciously tasty at each bite. 

After the hearty meal, Mark and the entourage got to watch the hottest movie of the summer, Avengers Endgame at the premium Skybox of Vertis Mall Cinema.  The reclining lazy boy seat and of course, popcorn made each minute of the 3 hours of intense action-packed movie a comfortable experience.  

It was a chance to try out the menu of Chic n’ Honey once again after the movie as the whole team got to have snacks.  Aside from their reliable chicken meals, they a lot of meal options like chili cheese bombs , spaghetti with meat balls, chic n’ dog bun, chili cheese bomb and a lot more.  The post-movie merienda also gave a chance to learn more about Mark’s upcoming fitness and MMA plans.

Chic N’ Honey is available at Ayala Vertis North and Eton Centris in Quezon City and at SM Manila.  As part of Chic n’ Honey’s expansion program, they are also available for franchising at a value-for-money investment amount.  You may contact them at 09563850357, email them at franchise.chicnhoney@gmail.com or visit their Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/chicnhoney/ for updates.

JOHN LLOYD CRUZ FIRST ENDORSEMENT APPEARANCE AFTER 2 YEARS IS HE COMING BACK TO THE LIMELIGHT?

Photos and videos of matinee idol John Lloyd Cruz have been surfacing after being on hiatus from the showbusiness since 2017.

Cruz, one of the most bankable actors of the Philippine cinema and very effective endorser once again proved that his fans are still waiting for his return. In a teaser video, which lasted only for a few seconds and only shows the back shot of Cruz’s, and posted in the Facebook page of the number one selling shawarma Turks a few weeks ago had been viewed 3.2M times, shared almost 800 times and gained a huge number of comments.

Without any clue in that teaser video, his fans already assumed that it was him in the video. Actress Bea Alonzo on her Instagram also posted a screenshot of that teaser video, which garnered almost a million likes.

This Monday morning Turks finally revealed in the 1-minute and 17 seconds video of Cruz showing the actor walking through different destinations, which somehow depicts Cruz’s sojourn. The video is very simple, yet there’s drama the way it was created, and in a very subtle shot, he stopped and took a bite of a Turks pita donner.

The rugged look of Cruz in the Turks video titled Ang Pagbabalik is way too far from his guy-next-door image and a lot of people in the industry are asking if this signals his return to the limelight. His fans are still wondering about the life he’s been living since his hiatus.

According to Turks president Gem L. Zenarosa that during the course of his talks with Cruz, they never talked anything about his showbiz career or plans. He added that he got Mr. Cruz as the latest ambassador of Turks because of his great confidence working with Cruz.

“I am really grateful that John Lloyd trusts our company, he is a brilliant and very creative young man. Aside from acting we have discovered some of his remarkable talents,” Zenarosa stressed.

The Ang Pagbabalik according to Zenarosa is actually about Turks Small Pita Doner, which will be available again in all its branches.

“John Lloyd is the best endorser for this because like him, despite his absence in the showbusiness for a couple of years, the warmth and love of his fans for him never dwindles. With our Small Pita Doner we believe that our customers will be happy to know that it is back in our menu,” Zenarosa explained.

Just like Cruz who is seen to have a different image since he last appeared in the big screen, a clear indication that the actor is recreating himslef and exploring different grounds, Turks is also doing the same thing to keep its customers excited whenever they visit a branch.

In  time for the release of Cruz's endorsement video, Turks also released to the market its newest offering --- Turks Rice Bowl, which is a complete meal. You can choose beef or chicken for your rice topping, and it is priced at P50. The Small Pita Donner on the other hand, is priced at P35.

"To keep up with the demands of our customers, Turks continues to improve our menu and offerings to satisfy the discriminating taste of our loyal patrons," Zenarosa stressed.

John Lloyd Cruz now joins the roster of endorsers of Turks such as Piolo and Inigo Pascual. 

To watch the full video of Ang Pagbabalik visit https://youtu.be/Uh0WwLnIEDQ. You can also watch the video on Turk FB page: official.turks.

SM Unveils the new face of 'Cyberzone'

SM unveils the new face of ‘Cyberzone’

Cyberzone recently unveiled its newest logo last April 26 at SM Mall of Asia Atrium,
  offering a comprehensive roster of the latest tech and gaming products and empower Filipinos to make smarter tech decisions.

“Cyberzone always brings together the best of technology and gaming for its customers. It’s about time that we refresh our brand as we continue to innovate our spaces and deliver the latest in tech in SM malls nationwide,” said SM Supermalls senior vice president for marketing Jonjon San Agustin.

Launched during the Pinoy Gaming Festival Summer Assembly 2019, revealing its newly revamped logo exhibiting a sleek and minimalistic approach – a perfect representation of how the tech brand has grown to become a one-stop shop for every shoppers’ tech needs.

Bring your squad and witness another tech revolution as SM presents the new face of Cyberzone this April!

No matter what your tech interest is, whether it is gaming, virtual reality, cosplay, or photography, you will surely find your match at Cyberzone! For more information, visit www.smsupermalls.com.

Samsung unveils first real QLED 8K TV in the Philippines

Samsung, on its 13‘" consecutive year of producing the world's No.1 TV, has Introduced its QLED 8K TV in the Philippines. The QLED 8K TV gives consumer’s a brand new, never-before-seen experience of premium quality television screens. The product's Philippine launch started with an exclusive event at The Fifth ballroom in Rockwell last April 25, 2019

The QLED 8K TV features a new Quantum Processor 8K, which can produce images in greater detail and depth, in 7.680 x 4,320 resolution. Available in super large sizes of 75-, 82-. and 98inch screens, with over 33 million pixels, the QLED 8K TV provides an experience that becomes fully immersive and pristine, as films and TV shows are meant to be seen. 

"Over the past years, what we watch, when we watch, and how we watch has fundamentally changed." said Lauro Guevara, head of product marketing for Samsung TV and Audio. “Today, more consumers are looking to enjoy their favorite content on larger and smarter screens, with minimal image noise, for a viewing experience that is almost true-to-Iife." 

The QLED 8K TV boasts of a remarkable AI Upscaling technology, which automatically converts lower-resolution content into 8K quality. Enabled by the Quantum Processor 8K, Al Upscaling analyzes the quality and resolution of any image whether it is in 4K, Full HD, HD, or even

SD. or watched through a streaming service, HDMI, USB, or even mobile mirroring -and upscales the content to appear in 8K quality. 

Aside from optimizing noise reduction, the AI Upscaling function restores the integrity of the smallest of details in a scene to provide greater texture, and sharpens edges of objects and texts for greater clarity. This feature, along with the highest levels of contrast with the Direct Full Array Technology, and dramatically-enhanced, deeper blacks and brighter whites, make the QLED 8K Samsung’s best TV, to date. 

Bixby on TV, a highlight of the 2019 QLED lineup, is a clever feature that enables viewers to easily access films and shows thru voice command, which helps search for content based on previous viewing preferences. 

The launch event also marked the entry of Samsung’s 2019 full TV lineup, featuring the new QLED 4K TVs that also have Al Upscaling capabilities. A wider selection of 2019 Soundbars, which includes new models that Samsung has developed with audio masters, Harman Kardon, were also featured. 

Samsung Philippines president James Jung, in his opening speech, remarked on the historical relevance of the brand’s ground-breaking TV innovations. “This year is the 50'h anniversary of the moment that mankind took his first step on the moon and changed history forever. This year is also Samsung Electronics' 50th anniversary of meaningful innovations. These milestones provide important context as we introduce a product that we believe will forever change the future of TV's “he said of the QLED 8K TV

OPPO Officially Launches the F11 Pro Marvel’s Avengers Limited Edition at its First Ever Pop-up Store in BGC

OPPO Officially Launches the F11 Pro Marvel’s Avengers Limited Edition at its First Ever Pop-up Store in BGC April 26, 2018, MANILA, Philippines OPPO officially launched the new F11 Pro Marvel’s Avengers Limited Edition smartphone in what can be considered as a Marvel fan’s dream collector’s item, alongside the grand opening of OPPO's first ever pop-up store in BGC.

Officially opening its doors, OPPO’s first-ever pop-up store is a must-visit for all. Once you step inside, you’ll be transported into a music-lover’s paradise with its vinyl theme. Guests can play records while checking our OPPO’s latest and most powerful F series to date the OPPO F11 series. Guests can try for themselves the unique and powerful features of the OPPO F11 Pro, the OPPO F11, and the latest OPPO F 11 Pro Marvel’s Avengers Limited Edition smartphone. To also celebrate the launch of this limited edition smartphone, the pop-up store was transformed into a Marvel haven for one night.

The guests enjoyed the different Marvel-inspired activities around the pop-up store. Some hardcore Marvel fans even cosplayed in different Avengers characters Thor, Captain America, Gamora and Iron Man. To further the excitement of the Marvel fans in attendance, OPPO raffled off one F 11 Pro Marvel’s Avengers Limited Edition smartphone, movie tickets to the blocked screening of Avengers: Endgame, and special Avengers merch gift box.

The OPPO F11 Pro Avengers Limited Edition comes in a unique design called Space Blue. The back cover features a design inspired by Captain America’s armor The bold red Avengers “A” collides with the blue background in OPPO’s signature gradient effects to form the attractive redblue color-blocking. A customized wallpaper featuring the magnificent Avengers logo completes the look. It also comes with a Captain America-themed case with a central-located finger ring, inspired by Captain America’s iconic shield.

Moreover, each F11 Pro Avengers Limited Edition box comes with a stamped collector‘s badge, a great addition to any Marvel fan’s collection. To complete the limited edition offering, the OPPO F11 Pro Marvel’s Avengers Limited Edition comes in an exquisitely crafted premium black color box bearing the Avengers emblem.

The powerful features of the OPPO F11 Pro Avengers Limited Edition seal the deal. It sports a 48MP low-Iight rear camera that can take photos with clarity no matter the situation. It also has the VOOC flash charge 3.0 which brings lightning-like charging speed, allowing users to go from 0 to 100% in 80 minutes. Smooth performance is made possible by its upgraded storage of 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM, coupled with OPPO’s full scene. system-level resource scheduling optimization solution, Hyper Boost.

All in all, with the OPPO F11 Pro Avengers Limited Edition, both the appearance and the function can be considered to be the perfect companion for Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame fans. The OPPO F 11 Pro Avengers Limited Edition smartphone is priced at PHP19,990 and Filipino Marvel fans can pre-order their own unit starting April 26 in selected OPPO concept stores and Lazada. It will officially be available on Lazada and in 10 concept stores in Manila on May 4, and arrive in Luzon, Davao, and Cebu later.

“Assemble the Power”, this OPPO F11 Pro Avengers Limited Edition aims to not only salute Super Heroes, but also acknowledge OPPO global users. Check out www.oppo.com/ph for more information.

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