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SM Development Corporation (SMDC) is once again ahead of its time in addressing the need of its residents for music and stress management. The Good Guys also have a heart for Filipino artists and events industry personnel whose work was drastically affected by the pandemic. They recognize that, more than anything, the Filipino spirit needs a boost. And so Good Times with The Good Guys was born.
“Good Times with The Good Guys” is a concert series held in different SMDC developments in Metro Manila, streamed via SMDC’s official YouTube channel every Friday. The objectives are to help the Filipino music industry and events industry at this crucial time when events and mass gatherings are on hold, and to give residents and the general public something to look forward to, enjoy, and share every Friday night. Residents and guests of an SMDC property where a Friday night concert is held are invited to be the audience of the guest OPM performer/s (following COVID-19 protocols). Those who tune in via the SMDC YouTube channel are treated to the same free entertainment and more: a virtual tour of the SMDC property, both in and out. This means the event is actually for everyone, SMDC resident or not; testament to SMDC’s commitment to providing happy homes to its residents.
SMDC’s love of and support for the arts go way back. This concept of bringing entertainment and music to their residents and guests started long before the pandemic and evolved with the changing times. Before the pandemic, SMDC used to conduct Date Nights featuring famous celebrities and performers. From August until October last year, it featured Yeng Constantino, Erik Santos, Smokey Mountain, Angeline Quinto, Jay-R and Kayla, in a series of virtual SMDC Date Nights. This was followed by a partnership with Wish FM 107.5 which took its bus to SMDC properties and featured December Avenue, Ebe Dancel and Gloc-9, roadshow-style. In late November, SMDC upped the ante with live performances in its communities, starting with Bamboo at Shell Residences in the MOA Complex and followed by Sponge Cola at Light Residences in Mandaluyong.
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Thought-Provoking Pinoy Movies On Cinema One's YouTube Channel
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Movie enthusiasts get to enjoy free access to four engrossing Filipino films “Historiographika Errata,” “Ka Oryang,” “Si Magdalola at Ang Mga Gago,” and “Bente” via Cinema One YouTube channel.
The 2017 Cinema One Originals film “Historiographika Errata” starring Joem Bascon, Alex Medina, Max Eigenmann, and Nathalie Hart takes viewers to an extraordinary journey of a disillusioned and suicidal Rizal, a cross-dressing Bonifacio gripped with paranoia, an ex-Katipunero who joins the US army to save his own neck, and a widow whose errands lead her to become the first-ever Makapili. “Ka Oryang,” meanwhile, is a tale of a young woman who witnesses the beginnings of a revolution during the martial law regime. Alessandra de Rossi plays the titular role in the drama film, which also stars Joem, Emilio Garcia, and Angeli Bayani.
Drug-dealing goons mistakenly disturb the peaceful lives in the mountains of a frail witch and her nubile grandchild in the film “Si Magdalola at Ang Mga Gago.” Peewee O’Hara, Rhen Escaño, Gio Gahol, and Josh Bulot lead the cast of this gripping crime drama. “Bente,” which stars Richard Gomez, Snooky Serna, and Jinggoy Estrada, is another riveting movie that tells the story of a hard-hitting radio commentator and his conflict with a former classmate who is now a suburban town mayor, a tale that runs parallel to that of a student activist on the run with his activist girlfriend. Both narratives are interwoven with a third story that centers on a former military man-turned-assassin.
Catch “Historiographika Errata” until March 30, “Ka Oryang” until April 6, “Si Magdalola at Ang Mga Gago” until April 6, and “Bente” from March 24 to April 20 on Cinema One YouTube channel. For more information, like Cinema One on Facebook and follow @c1nemaone on Twitter and @cinemaonechannel on Instagram.
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Project Epanaw Exhibit On SM Supermalls
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| Officials of SM Supermalls led by president Steven Tan and representatives from National Commission On Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) and Department Of Tourism - Tourism Promotions Board (DOT-TPB) during the launch of Project Epanaw coffee table book collection and nationwide photo exhibit (Image Source: Malaya Business Insight) |
Take a closer look and marvel at the unique culture and heritage of our indigenous people with “Project Epanaw” or “Journey” – a collection of three coffee table books on Indigenous Cultural Communities (ICCs)/Indigenous Peoples (IPs) which was simultaneously launched at SM Aura Premier and SM Lanang Premier last March 14, along with a photo exhibit that features the lives and practices of Filipino ICCs/IPs.
"SM Supermalls has always championed the Philippines’ diverse culture, and we continue to do so with the unveiling of Project Epanaw. We hope that through the photo exhibit, along with the launch of the three coffee table books, more people will be more aware of the rich heritage of our indigenous brothers and sisters and their significant contributions to our country,” said SM Supermalls president Steven Tan. Project Epanaw is a joint project of The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) and Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) under the Department of Tourism. It aims to showcase the ICCs/IPs, their significant indigenous knowledge systems and practices, and their contributions to sustainable development.
To bring the vibrant culture of the indigenous culture communities closer to more people, the photo exhibit will tour select SM malls nationwide starting March 21, and will stay in each mall for two weeks at a time. Immerse in this eye-opening experience and learn more about the heritage of our ICCs at SM City North Edsa, SM City Baguio, SM City Urdaneta Central, SM City Cauayan, SM City Cabanatuan, SM City Tarlac, SM City Lucena, SM City Naga, SM City Legazpi, SM City Puerto Princesa, SM City Iloilo, SM City Cebu, SM City Mindpro Zamboanga, SM City Cagayan de Oro, SM City General Santos, and SM City Butuan. For more details, visit www.smsupermalls.com.
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Riot Games SEA Bares Details On Wild Rift SEA Icon Series Summer Season
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Riot Games Southeast Asia has announced the League of Legends: Wild Rift Southeast Asia (SEA) Icon Series Summer Season will kick off on April 3. The Wild Rift SEA Icon Series will be the first tournament produced by Riot Games Southeast Asia in partnership with its regional partners. It is a foundational step to establish the regional legacy that the SEA players and teams can bring to the global mobile MOBA esports scene.
Teams across the region have been competing for the title of local Wild Rift Preseason champions from February to the end of March. These top teams will compete over a two-month period in the Summer Season before the winners meet for the Summer Super Cup. At the Summer Super Cup, the best players and teams from each local will be crowned. “We’ve had an exciting preseason for the League of Legends: Wild Rift Southeast Asia Icon Series, during which we’ve seen some show-stopping performances from our invited teams,” said Chris Tran, Head of Esports for Riot Games Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, and Taiwan in a statement.
The Wild Rift SEA Icon Series: Summer Season will feature eight-week-long tournaments in the Philippines, Thailand, Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore. The list of registration dates and qualifier start dates for each local tournament are as follows:
• Indonesia (ONE UP) - Registration start date: March 22, Qualifier start date: April 4
• Malaysia (ESL MY) - Registration start date: March 8, Qualifier start date: April 3
• Philippines (PPGL) Luzon Open 1 Registration start date: March 22, Luzon Open 1 Qualifier start date: April 4; Luzon Open 2 Registration start date: March 29, Luzon Open 2 Qualifier start date: April 10; Visayas Open Registration start date: April 12, Visayas Open Qualifier start date: April 24; Mindanao Open Registration start date: April 12, Mindanao Open Qualifier start date: April 24
• Singapore (ELIPHANT) - Registration start date: March 29, Qualifier start date: April 24
• Taiwan (CYBER GAMES ARENA) - Registration start date: March 15, Qualifier start date: April 3
• Thailand (ESL TH) - Registration start date: March 8, Qualifier start date: April 3
• Vietnam (VNG) - Registration start date: March 15, Qualifier start date: April 3
