Blacklist International brings down Aura PH in season debut
Blacklist International turned back Aura PH, 2-1, in an impressive come-from-behind victory to open its campaign in the MPL Season 7 on Sunday. OhMyV33NUS and OHEB showed the way for Blacklist International in the Game 2 and Game 3, respectively, as the squad recovered from a game down to deny Aura PH of a second […] The post Blacklist International brings down Aura PH in season debut appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
eTravel pains
You know it’s a popular season for traveling when television news outlets are already reporting live from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport to check if there are already hordes of passengers preparing to leave town or the country during the Holy Week break......»»
Squires, Junior Altas play for all the marbles
Letran seeks to bury the ghost of Game 2 while University of Perpetual Help hopes to relive its glory as the two battle each other in Saturday’s rubber match at the Filoil EcoOil Arena that will determine who brings home the NCAA Season 99 junior basketball trophy......»»
House of the Dragon releases season 2 trailers, to debut on June 17
The eight-episode Season 2 of the HBO Original drama series “House of the Dragon” is set to debut on June 17 in HBO and HBO GO......»»
End of era: Yawi leaves Echo, joins Aura in Indonesia
Indonesia's Aura Esports brings in Filipino Mobile Legends star Tristan 'Yawi' Cabrera after he parted ways with Echo.....»»
Rewards, innovations, sustainability
Globe, the mobile leader and top digital solutions provider in the Philippines, is redefining customer appreciation with its annual G Day celebration, which brings together life-enabling tools and rewards in line with its mission to uplift the lives of Filipinos. Stretching beyond the date of 17 September (09/17) or 0917, which represents Globe’s mobile number prefix, this month-long celebration offers Globe customers digital innovations and next-gen tech experiences. Globe is also committed to using the G Day platform to reiterate its message of environmental sustainability. Throughout its G Day events and activities, Globe is championing sustainability by encouraging customers to observe eco-friendly and socially-conscious practices through small acts, from proper waste disposal and avoidance of single-use plastics to using sustainable transport through the use of Globe’s electric vehicle shuttles to and from event venues, or via carpooling. Customers are also encouraged to support advocacies such as the Hapag Movement, the Globe-led initia-tive that aims to address involuntary hunger through supplemental feeding and livelihood training. G Chance The Raffle. Globe customers can use their Rewards points to redeem raffle entries via the GlobeOne App. G Chance The Raffle can also kick-start online businesses and equip aspiring vloggers, giving them a chance to learn the ropes from industry leaders such as YouTube, Meta and TikTok. Winners will get access to premium subscriptions such as the RUSH Spark Lite e-Store Platform and Canva Pro, along with the tools they would need in their creator or business owner journey. Techies can win the latest intelligent gadgets, and for shopaholics, Globe is giving away a shopping spree at Puregold, plus GCash prizes and more. Customers can redeem entries until 30 September 2023. G Music Fest. G Music Fest, now on its fourth year, is making an even bigger comeback as a music and creator Festival. With a focus on celebrating local talent, this year will feature an all-Pinoy lineup: Urbandub, December Avenue, Lola Amour, Dilaw, PLAYERTWO, Paul Pablo, Sugarcane, The Itchyworms, Mayonnaise, Ace Ban-zuelo, Nobita, Munimuni and Syd Hartha at Circuit Grounds in Makati on 16 September. Beyond inspiration through music, the festival’s Creator Hub will encourage self-expression, learning and creativity through various art and community building activities such as live murals and painting with Drip Splash and Paint It Fun. G Creator Con. On 17 September, G Creator Con aims to unlock the creative potential of each Filipino in the music, content design and technology space. The event, to be held simultaneously at The Globe Tower, BGC Amphitheater and Globe Creator House, transforms BGC into an art and tech city powered by Globe and serves as a springboard for Globe’s Creator Culture, a long-term program combining thought-leadership, creative tech experiences and rewarding opportunities through creator project grants. Creator Talks will feature speakers from Meta, YouTube, DTI Design Center, Myx, Social Media Marketing PH, Bitskwela, and creative thought-leaders Nadine Lustre, Mela Habijan, Pat Tinguy, Eva Le Queen, Pio Dumayas of Lola Amour as panelists. G Fair. To be held on 23 to 24 September the following weekend also at the BGC Amphitheater, the art and tech pop-up market G Fair will showcase Filipino entrepreneurs and artists. With curated micro, small and medium-size enterprises and artists from MoCAF (Modern and Contemporary Art Festival), the bazaar will offer a blend of homegrown businesses and art. G Battle Zone: G Legends Cup and REV Major. Gaming enthusiasts can participate in an online nationwide Mobile Legends tournament, the G Legends Cup, on 23 to 30 September. Winners will receive cash prizes and a chance to meet, greet and even scrim with Globe’s main gaming ambassador Blacklist International. Gamers may also join the Philippines’ largest fighting game tournament, REV Major 2023, to be held at the SMX Convention Center on 30 September and 1 October. Here, the best of Pinoy gamers will play against international fighting game esports athletes. Attendees will also enjoy exclusive giveaways from Globe’s partners such as GrabCar, Move It and Foodpanda. For more information on the G Day events, download and explore the GlobeOne app or visit glbe.co/GDayEveryday. The post Rewards, innovations, sustainability appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Celebrating Mooncake Festival
Grand Hyatt Manila Grand Hyatt Manila holds 2023 Mid-Autumn Festival until 29 September. Handcrafted by the Chinese chefs of No. 8 China House, this year’s offerings range from well-loved staples White Lotus with Salted Egg Yolk and Red Bean to the more modern ube, chestnut, pandan and black sesame. The hotel’s collection of specially curated hampers include box of two mooncakes with Don Papa Rum 7 Years Old, box of four mooncakes with a bottle of wine, mooncake hamper with a bottle of wine and signature retail items and box of four mooncakes with Johnnie Walker Black and signature retail items. The Mid-Autumn Festival collection is available at Florentine. Guests can pre-order in bulk and receive special discounts, starting at 10 percent for 10-19 boxes and up to 25 percent discount for 100 boxes and above. Orders of 20 boxes and above require a 48-hour lead time. Receive complimentary delivery to a single location for orders of 50 boxes and above. Call 8838-1234, e-mail manila.grand@hyatt.com. [caption id="attachment_183406" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Photograph courtesy of KEE WAH BAKERYKEEWAH Bakery mini mooncakes.[/caption] Kee Wah Bakery Kee Wah Bakery’s premium mooncakes are available in the Philippines for a limited time only. The Kee Wah Supreme Mooncakes come in tin can decorated with a classic emperor’s portrait, signifying sovereignty. It’s available in White Lotus Seed Paste Mooncake with Two Yolks and Golden Lotus Seed Paste Mooncake that both come in 185g per piece and four pieces per tin. Other flavors are Red Bean Paste Mooncake, Assorted Nuts Mooncake and Red Bean Paste Mooncake with two Egg Yolks. The Kee Wah Celestial Series Mooncakes come in sweet and savory flavors. This series offers the Quadrangle Mooncake Gift Box with four pieces assorted bestseller mooncakes -- Supreme Assorted Mini Mooncake with eight pieces assorted mooncake and the Supreme Selected Mini Mooncake with eight assorted mooncakes. Also available are Mini Red Bean Paste Mooncake with Mandarin Peel and Assorted Nuts Mooncake with Salted Pork. Kee Wah Supreme Mooncakes also has lower calorie version -- Maltitol Low Sugar Mini White Lotus Seed Paste Mooncake with Yolks and Maltitol High Fiber Mini Assorted Nuts Mooncake. Kee Wah Bakery also offers a line of Egg Custard Mooncakes that are both smooth and sweet and wrapped in a crispy golden pastry. It also features classic-style Chinese Ham, mixed with assorted nuts. Produced and imported from Hong Kong, all Kee Wah Bakery products from Font Brands Concept Inc., are safely packed and delivered through Lazada, Shopee, Pickaroo, Metromart, GrabMart and Tiktok Shop. It also has stores at Robinsons Magnolia, S Maison and The Podium. [caption id="attachment_183407" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Photograph courtesy of HONGKONG MXMUSANG King Durian Molten Mooncake.[/caption] Hong Kong MX Hong Kong MX brings innovative flavor and twist to the classic mooncake with MX Durian Mooncake, filled with 100 percent Musang King Durian pulp from naturally ripened fruits from Malaysia chosen for its richer flavor and silkier texture. In celebration of Disney’s 100th anniversary, Hong Kong MX also brings an exclusive mooncake gift box with classic Disney characters. Inspired by a vintage vinyl record player, the box is decorated with Disney’s most iconic characters and includes four Mickey Mouse-shaped White Lotus Seed Paste Mooncakes with Egg Yolk. Hong Kong MX also offers its pioneering products, the Lava Custard Mooncake, Lava Duet Mooncake, Lava Quartet Mooncake and Custard Duet Mooncake. Hong Kong MX mooncakes are available on all social media platforms. Call 0917-1372129 or 8635-0748. Hong Kong MX outlets are at SM Aura Premier, V-Mall Greenhills, SM Southmall, DoubleDragon Plaza and SM Mall of Asia. The post Celebrating Mooncake Festival appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
ManilArt 2023: From 2020 vision to ‘a new contemporary’
ManilArt celebrates15 years with the theme “A New Contemporary.” This marks the culmination of a series of themes that the art fair explored in recent years, emphasizing the legacy and tradition of Philippine art, while embracing new perspectives and the incorporation of new media. In 2020, the art fair faced unprecedented challenges head-on with the theme “2020 Vision for a Future Reimagined,” ready to take on the country’s evolving artistic landscape. In 2021, the theme, “Continuing Legacies,” highlighted the art fair’s journey as a platform for the arts, celebrating tried and tested methods and paying homage to the artists behind its success. Last year, “Forging Futures” captured the spirit of progress as the fair began to navigate a post-pandemic world, ushering in a new era of artistic exploration. ManilArt continues to be commited to excellence, built upon each iteration of its evolving journey — bridging the traditional and the contemporary, providing a space for an ever-expanding spectrum of old and new media expression in the visual arts. Offerings At ManilArt 2023, there’s something for everyone. The art fair will showcase a diverse range of exhibits, featuring both traditional and interdisciplinary expressions. Attendees can explore captivating canvas-based and sculptural works, as well as delve into the world of functional and technology-based art. The fair also embraces various media, including automotive art and design, digital art, sound art and emerging forms like non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and phygital media. [caption id="attachment_180069" align="aligncenter" width="2048"] Different galleries and their booths.[/caption] ManilArt also returns as a festival and fellowship for all art lovers via the grand gala opening, as well as VIP vernissage, artist’s night and various planned social and artistic engagements for collectors, artists and art aficionados. The milestone 15th year also celebrates the fair’s uninterrupted annual staging and having come out more responsive to the times. Interconnectivity Having gone through the crucible of global challenge, ManilArt 2023 retains the gains of being thrust onto the online sphere and continues to develop its online viewing platform and portals. These digital spaces allow for simultaneous, multi-location and satellite exhibitions, offering a larger showcase that brings art to wider audiences, allowing them to engage with art from the comfort of their own spaces. ManilArt 2023 will continue to have satellite exhibitions around the country as well as expand its onsite offering through collaborations. These include projects with Museo Orlina, The Estate, Silangan Art Fair, Barasoain Church and the Manila Clock Tower. As the flagship project for the Museums and Galleries Month of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, ManilArt 2023 continues to abide by its mandate to strengthen creative economy and promote Philippine visual artistry through supporting art galleries, museums and associated institutions. This year’s participating exhibitors are OMV Art Gallery, Galleria Nicolas, M Gallery MNL, Ysobel Art Gallery, AT Gallery, Renaissance Art Gallery, Artologist, Art for Space, Gallery du Soleil, Portrait Artists’ Society of the Philippines, Inc., Galerie Raphael, Gallery Nine, Annual Sculpture Review, Espacio Manila, Artes Orientes, Historia Arts, 371 Art Space, Village Art Gallery, Drybrush, Art Circle, Rayos Del Sol Gallery, Galerie Banez, NAMI, Galerie Artes, G9Online, Daloy Likha, Artalyer, and VCM. Manila ART’23 will be held from 11 to 15 October at the SMX Aura Convention Center, Taguig City. Call (0977) 807 3369 or visit www.manilartfair.com for details. The post ManilArt 2023: From 2020 vision to ‘a new contemporary’ appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Japanese fugitives deported
The Bureau of Immigration successfully deported on Wednesday the four Japanese fugitives wanted in Japan. The Japanese were identified as Fujita Kairi; Kumai Hitomi; Terashima Haruma and Sato Shohei, who were boarded via Japan Airlines’ flight JL746 bound for Narita after having been tagged as undesirable aliens by the BI. According to the agency, Fujita and Kumai were arrested by the BI Fugitive Search Unit on 10 March in Parañaque City as they have a standing warrant of arrest issued against them by the Tokyo Summary Court on 20 September 2022, for theft in violation of the Japanese Penal Code. Both were also suspected to be involved in the “Luffy” case that previously made headlines in Japan for committing a string of violent crimes in Tokyo, Japan. Terashima, on the other hand, was intercepted at the BI’s satellite office in SM Aura, Taguig City last 28 February following an attempt to extend her tourist visa. She is also facing a similar case in Japan after she was reportedly accused of impersonating a police officer and an employee of the Japan Ministry of Finance to steal ATM cards. Meantime, Sato is also wanted in Japan for theft and was arrested last 24 April by BI-FSU operatives along Newport Boulevard in Pasay City. All four Japanese fugitives have been included in the BI’s blacklist of aliens, effectively barring their return to the Philippines. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco expressed his commitment to continuously partner with foreign governments to ensure that the country is rid of fugitives attempting to evade justice. The post Japanese fugitives deported appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Blacklist International secures MPL grand finals spot
Blacklist International barely broke a sweat in securing a seat to the MPL Season 7 grand finals following a dominant 3-1 victory over Aura PH Saturday afternoon. Spearheaded by feisty captain OhMyV33NUS and backed by a battle-hardened crew composed of Wise, OHEB, ESON, and Edward, Blacklist displayed a masterful outing to send Aura fighting for […] The post Blacklist International secures MPL grand finals spot appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Blacklist, Aura PH prevail
Undefeated Blacklist International and bracket leader Aura PH snatched contrasting victories in Week 4 of MPL Season 7 on Thursday. Blacklist International turned back Omega Esports in a tight 2-1 victory to preserve its unbeaten run. All it took for Blacklist was one big push on the bottom lane to end Game 3 at the […] The post Blacklist, Aura PH prevail appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Onic PH parts ways with OhMyV33NUS, Wise; FULLCLIP quits Blacklist
Photo from Ohmyv33nus Facebook page Onic Philippines has parted ways with its captain Johnmar “OhMyV33NUS” Villaluna and hyper-carry Danerie James “Wise” Del Rosario while Blacklist International granted the request of carry Kairi “FULLCLIP” Rayosdelsol to be released from the team. Onic, two-time MPL-Philippines runner-up, made the announcement through a Facebook video on Wednesday. “Kapag mahal mo, dapat kaya mong i-let go para pareho kayong mag-grow. Kaya sa minamahal naming Vee at Wise, we wish you all the best!” the caption reads. “Mami-miss namin lahat ng VeeWise moments ninyo. Pero patuloy pa rin naming susuportahan at susubaybayan ang inyong future endeavors.” OhMyV33NUS and Wise played an integral part in Onic’s emergence in the MPL. Together with Gerald “Dlar” Trinchera, Jason “Jay” Torculas and Christian “Iy4knu” Manaog, the iconic duo powered Onic to back-to-back second-place finishes in Season 4 and 5. Onic, however, fell short of living up to expectations as it settled for fourth in Season 6 even after eliminating bitter rival Aura PH in the first round of playoffs. Onic earlier announced the acquisition of former Execration carry Jaylord “Hate” Gonzales. The team has yet to reveal the last player who will join Dlar, Jay, Iy4knu and Peter Bryce “Basic” Lozano. Meanwhile, Blacklist bid goodbye to prodigy FULLCLIP. “Kairi asked to be transferred to another team. While we are heartbroken, we are never here to impede our player’s growth so we made this happen,” the team posted on Facebook. “From the day we discovered your skill and potential, we know that there’s a bright future ahead of you. Best of luck!” FULL CLIP immediately showed his vast potential in his rookie season by powering Blacklist to a playoff finish in Season 6. The team has yet to unveil his replacement who will join veteran Mark Jayson “ESON” Gerardo, Edward “EDWARD” Dapadap, Arvie “AQUA” Antonio, Archie “KIL LER” Valencia and Dexter “DEX STAR” Alaba. .....»»
Chris Nick creates the modern flapper
His fall/winter 2020 collection takes cues from the 1920s, Années folles, the ‘Crazy Years.’ What happened in the ’20s, 100 years ago? They went roaring, années folles, as the French called them. The Jazz Age in the US, the Golden Age in Europe, emerging from World War I, descending to the Great Depression. It was the time of The Lost Generation, Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ezra Pound, Cole Porter. It was the time of the Surrealists, Andre Breton, Arthur Rimbaud, Charles Baudelaire. It was a time of radical views and paradigm shifts. It was the time of women’s suffrage and women’s emancipation, when fashion at last entered the modern era, with women ditching the restricting clothes in favor of comfort, slipping into short skirts or trousers. It was the time of the flapper, defined informally as a fashionable young woman intent on enjoying herself and flouting conventional standards of behavior. It is in ode to these “Crazy Years” that designer Chris Nick de los Reyes came up with his fall/winter collection 2020. “I started conceptualizing the collection December of 2019 and, as we entered a new decade, the ’20s came to mind,” he says. “The Roaring ’20s saw an explosion of art, culture, and racial pride. Social change was evident and economic growth was booming.” Contrast that to these times, 100 years since, when we are between what seemed like a boom and what lies ahead, possibly a much-changed world that has survived a pandemic. “Very timely,” says Chris of his current collection that is a form of defiance, a chin up against the tendency to dwell in the darkness, just as the 1920s emerged from a decade of war and the Black Plague. “Fashion does not necessarily have to stop. We must look forward, seek advancement.” More than giving Filipino women a temporary means of escapism, the collection celebrates the craving “for light, speed, fun” that this decade in the last century sought. In today’s restrictions, despite today’s restrictions, those cravings remain and Chris Nick lets them have it in fashion. Whereas the flapper of the 1920s was a form of rebellion, in Chris’ interpretation, it is a symbol of strength. “The modern flapper in my eyes is dressed up in classics with a distinct aura of authority, sensuality, and wit,” he says. “And as a Filipina, she brings traditional Filipiniana into the current times.” It is a time of fear and great uncertainty, but the modern Filipina maintains a positive outlook. With fashion as her outlet, she is unafraid to express herself, her individuality. “These women are leaders of change,” says Chris. “With a strong personality, attitude, and a whole lot of charisma, they are symbols of confidence.” His collection at once conceals and reveals—but not too much, never too much—the female form in tulle, satin, silk, and wool mostly in black, the designer’s favorite color, the color of power, seduction, fantasy, and mystery. Chris also plays with texture with a boldness he’s never had before, although his style signature mixing tailored pieces with evening dresses, embellishing masculine silhouettes with fringes, feather, and sparkle, makes each piece distinctly, unmistakably Chris Nick......»»
Chinese Diplomat Liu Jianchao Meets With Singapore s Leaders
singapore - Liu Jianchao, the senior diplomat widely expected to become China's next foreign minister, said "the world needs connectivity, not decoupling," during a four-day visit to Singapore.Liu, who heads the international department of the Communist Party, was in the city-state to meet with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and the country's incoming leader, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.During a s.....»»
Kaspersky Shares Cybersecurity Tips for a Peaceful Getaway during the holy week
As the holiday season approaches, the urge to unwind and kick back is natural. And it’s all too common for people to let their guard down completely when connecting to the Internet too– but shouldn’t. Recently, the Philippine National Police (PNP) Anti-Cybercrime Group shared its findings on identity theft cases in the country. Between November […].....»»
In Papa’s footsteps
The late Lope Sarreal Sr. is the only Filipino who wasn’t a fighter inducted in the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, New York......»»
MLB season begins
Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers take center stage on Thursday as Major League Baseball’s new season gets under way on US soil against the backdrop of a gambling scandal that has engulfed its brightest star......»»
The future of food
I met Ella, Singapore's first robotic barista, at Changi International Airport. Ella serves various drinks non-stop, from a classic latte to a Pandan Tea latte......»»
Trending tickers: Trump Media, Tesla, Bitcoin and DS Smith
Former US president Donald Trump’s media firm, Trump Media & Technology Group, had a successful stock market debut in New York, with shares soaring past.....»»
Power fluctuations hit NAIA
Passengers sweltered as power fluctuations hit the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2 at around 10 a.m. yesterday......»»
‘Danger’ level heat index recorded in 9 areas
Nine areas in the country experienced a heat index classified as “danger” level on Tuesday amid El Nino and the start of the dry and warm season......»»