Remotely control your HP Ink Tank 415 AiO printer with HP Smart app

Through ever-evolving digital technology and the internet, people are discovering faster and more convenient ways of connecting with their loved ones from anywhere and sharing their adventures and experiences to millions of people around the world.

This same boundless technology is what enables HP users to harness the capability of HP printers and put its power in the palm of their hands, wherever they may be.

With the HP ePrint app and HP Smart app installed in their mobile devices, users can print almost anything, from anywhere, at any time, using their HP Photosmart network-capable printers with integrated wireless or Ethernet and selected HP Officejet printers.

HP ePrint

With the HP ePrint solution, users can easily print documents, presentations and photos by attaching .doc, .txt or PDF files, PowerPoint files, or JPEG, TIFF, BMP, PNG and GIF image files to an email message and sending this to the printer’s email address.

The simple process does not require any printing software and enables HP printers to be shared among multiple devices with internet connection, including smartphones, tablets, desktop PCs, laptops, or notebook computers, in the office or at home.

The printer’s HP ePrint email address is provided when the service is enabled during initial product setup and registration. HP assigns a random email address for the printer and does not publicize it to prevent unauthorized email. HP ePrint also provides industry-standard spam filtering and transforms emails and attachments to a print-only format to reduce the threat of a virus or harmful content.

HP Smart App

With the HP Smart app, users can print from their mobile devices to virtually anywhere with HP selected printers, including the HP Ink Tank Wireless 415 AiO printer.

The app enables printing photos and documents directly from smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices; Facebook, Instagram or other social media platforms; cloud storage like Dropbox, Google Drive and camera-roll gallery. The app even customizes photos for print optimization.

With the HP Smart app, scanning and sharing files on the go has never been faster and easier. With the app, just take a picture of the document using a smartphone camera, and share them to the cloud, email or social media. The app’s automatic border detection makes scans align perfectly for professional looking images. The app also enables sending and sharing digital files to the printer for remote printing.

Running out of ink or toner will not be a problem as users can easily monitor and order supplies using the HP Smart app.

The HP ePrint and HP Smart App free mobile apps for Android and iOS devices are available for download at Google Play and the App Store while the HP Smart App is also available at www.hp.com/go/mobileprinting. For more details, please visit authorized HP resellers nationwide.

Help make the La Mesa Watershed greener through OPPO x ABS-CBN Bantay Kalikasan’s Charity Photo Contest

By simply choosing and sharing your favorite images on social media, you can also help bring more greenery to the La Mesa Watershed and get the chance to win an OPPO F9 Jade Green

Mobile leader OPPO is turning 2019 green—with the recent release of the best-selling F9 in a stunning Jade Green colorway and the launch of its Charity Photo Contest to benefit Bantay Kalikasan and the La Mesa Watershed.

Through the F9’s new, unique gradient of white and green, OPPO is celebrating the beautiful hues of white-sand beaches, clear waters, and the lush rainforests of the Philippines. And to take its tribute to the beauty of the Philippine islands to the next level, the mobile leader has partnered with environmental organization Bantay Kalikasan.

“OPPO is inspired to help work towards protecting and preserving the country’s natural beauty, and a partnership with Bantay Kalikasan brings us closer to that goal,” said Jane Wan, OPPO Philippines VP for Marketing.

Choose, share, plant trees—and win your very own OPPO F9 in Jade Green!

A highlight of the OPPO and Bantay Kalikasan partnership is the Charity Photo Contest, which will bring together three photographers who traveled across the Philippines to capture our islands’ unique locales, cultures, stories, and people. Each photographer has produced five photos on specific themes using the OPPO F9 Jade Green. 

Pathway of Life

These photos will be posted on an online gallery that voters can access via OPPO Philippines’ Facebook page starting January 12, 2019.

From this date, the public can choose their favorite photos, vote for their choices, and share on their respective social media accounts. You can only vote for and share one photo per day until the end of the contest on January 31, 2019.

Votes and shares can go a long way, as OPPO Philippines will donate one peso for each vote and share to Bantay Kalikasan’s efforts to plant approximately three hectares of trees at the La Mesa Watershed, which is Metro Manila’s only major watershed that acts as a natural drain for heavy rains and overflowing rivers. The total number of votes and shares will be tallied during the end of the contest duration—so make sure to vote and share every day to contribute to the total donation, and use the official hashtags #OPPOCharity and #OPPOF9JadeGreen.

Along Diteki River

Fly High, Kiddo

Furthermore, OPPO Philippines will be giving away three voter-sharers a brand-new OPPO F9 in Jade Green each in a raffle after the competition duration. The photographer with the photos that garnered the most votes and shares will be announced on OPPO Philippines’ social media pagest !

OPPO F9: a game-changing smartphone experience

Apart from stunning colorways such as the all-new Jade Green, the OPPO F9 also boasts of a unique Waterdrop screen that is sure to turn heads. This best-selling model is the perfect mobile companion for busy, on-the-go individuals with an active lifestyle—power through the entire day with the F9’s VOOC Flash Charging and AI Battery Management features.

The OPPO F9 also comes with a 16 MP + 2MP dual rear camera for dramatic portrait shots and a host of exciting picture modes such as AR stickers, Super Vivid, and slow motion to enable creativity and the production of beautifully unique image content. The F9 in the new Jade Green color way will retail for P17,990.00 (6GB RAM).

Scan the code to join OPPO in celebrating the beginning of 2019 with more green!

For more information on the Charity Photo Contest, OPPO’s products and other activities, follow www.facebook.com/OPPOPH and @OPPOPhilippines on Twitter and Instagram.

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The Medical City Clark: The Only POEA Accredited Medical Facility in Central Luzon

Ka-Bayani Center will be launched in the 1st Quarter of 2019, to serve the Pre-employment Medical Examination Services of the OFWs & Seafarers of Central & Northern Luzon

Most recently, The Medical City Clark was recognized as the only medical facility in Central Luzon accredited by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA)—the Ka-Bayani Center, to be launched in the first quarter of 2019, offering Pre-Employment Medical Examination (PEME) services for OFWs & Seafarers.

The Medical City Clark’s Ka-Bayani Center is strategically located at The Medical City Clark Ambulatory Center, Berthaphil III Compound, Jose Abad Santos Avenue, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga. It exhibits proximity to the expressways and national highways of Central & Northern Luzon. Also, it is closely immediate to Clark International Airport, and to the One-Stop Service Center for OFWs (OSCO) that process SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-Ibig, etc. of the region. 

The Ka-Bayani Center is committed to provide comfort, convenience and time-efficiency to serve the growing number of OFWs & Seafarers.

Through the top-notch specialists and facilities, a complete array of pre-employment medical examination services is fully offered:

-  Complete and thorough History and Physical Examination (includes Visual Acuity and Color Perception)

-  Digital Chest X-Rayo Urinalysiso Stool Examinationo Complete Blood Count (CBC)

-  Dental Examinationo Audiometryo Electrocardiogram (ECG)

-  Blood Typing (ABO and Ph Typing)

- Test for Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Syphilis testo Psychological Assessment (for overseas land based work applicants)

-  Pregnancy Testo Other Optional Examinations:

-  Basic Blood Chemistries (FBS, CHOLESTEROL, TRIGLYCERIDES, BUA, CREATININE), Blood Borne Disease (HIV, HBV, HCV) and other clinical options and diagnostic procedures

No more stress, for the reputable brand of The Medical City Clark will serve the OFWs & Seafarers, at its best!

For inquiries, contact us at: 0916-448-8046 or visit us at

https://themedicalcityclark.com/landing/kabayani-center/

Push your luck this 2019 with ‘Smart Amazing 25’ raffle promo Get a chance to win P25 Million cash with Smart’s biggest anniversary promo

It’s time to push your luck this 2019 and take a shot at winning P25 million cash and other exciting prizes with ‘Smart Amazing 25’ raffle promo!

Its biggest raffle promo ever, ‘Smart Amazing 25’ is part of the 25th anniversary celebration of Smart Communications, the mobile arm of leading and trusted digital services provider PLDT.

“‘Smart Amazing 25’ raffle promo is our way of rewarding our customers all over the country, who continue to inspire us in our mission to deliver services and solutions that help improve their lives and give them amazing experiences,” said Andrew L. Santos, PLDT-Smart FVP and Consumer Marketing Head.

“What better way to celebrate this milestone anniversary than with a P25 million cash grand prize - our biggest raffle prize ever that will surely change the life of one lucky subscriber! In addition to the grand prize, we’ve also lined up other exciting raffle prizes and instant bonuses for the rest of our customers.”

Aside from the P25 million cash grand prize, up for grabs are brand new smartphones, MVP Rewards points, and free data to enjoy your favorite apps, videos, games, and music.

Register your Smart, Sun, or TNT account to join the raffle

To join, Smart, TNT, and Sun subscribers must first complete the one-time registration: Simply dial *121#, choose AMAZING 25 on the menu, and follow the steps to confirm your sign-up. Once registered, you can start earning and accumulating raffle entries for a shot at winning amazing prizes.

All prepaid subscribers can earn raffle entries with every registration to select prepaid promos via retailers or text registration. As bonus, subscribers using *121# to register to prepaid promos can earn more entries.

The select prepaid promos include Giga Surf, Giga Surf Plus, All Out Surf, and Game Time for Smart; Surf Saya, Gaan Surf, Panalo Combo, Panalo Data, Giga Surf and All Out Surf for TNT; and Sulit Surf Plus, Big Time Data, Non-Stop Surf, Giga Surf and All Out Surf for Sun.

On the other hand, all postpaid customers with active accounts that do not have outstanding balances can earn raffle entries by paying their bills in full and on time. Every Php1,000 worth of payment is equivalent to 100 entries. Postpaid customers who purchase select add-ons such as Giga Surf offers for Smart; and the Social Bundle 199, Chat Bundle 249, and Non-Stop 450 for Sun can also earn additional raffle entries.

All raffle entries accumulated within the promo period are qualified for the grand draw of 25 million cash prize in February. On the other hand, earned raffle entries for winning the monthly draws for brand new smartphones, MVP Rewards points, and mobile data will reset every month.

First batch of winners from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao

Smart drew its initial batch of 75 lucky winners last Dec. 25 for exciting prizes such as brand new smartphones, MVP Rewards points worth P2,500, and 25GB data.

The winners came from all over the country – from as far as Isabela, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, and Pangasinan in the north to Cebu, Iloilo, Leyte and Zamboanga in the south. There were also winners coming from Metro Manila, Batangas, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Pampanga, and Palawan, among others.

The second and thirdly monthly draws are set on Jan. 29 and Feb. 28, respectively. The grand prize winner of P25 million cash will also be drawn on Feb. 28.

Enjoy Smart Amazing 25 instant bonus every month

As another treat, all Smart, Sun and TNT prepaid subscribers will also enjoy a Smart Amazing 25 instant bonus in the form of texts, calls, or data every month until February.

To redeem your Smart Amazing 25 instant bonus, simply dial *121#, choose 'Celebrate Smart Amazing 25,' and choose 'Get My Bonus Now' to get a notification about your instant bonus.

What are you waiting for? Join Smart's big celebration by registering to the Smart Amazing 25 raffle promo now.

To know more about Smart Amazing 25 raffle promo, visit www.smart.com.ph/amazing25 and follow Smart's official accounts on Facebook (www.facebook.com/SmartCommunications ), Twitter and Instagram (@livesmart).

Celebrating Every Day to the Max has never been more delicious! Max’s new Adobo Ribs and Beef Salpicao, best when shared

The New Year calls for new reasons to celebrate with Every Kind of Family, memories created over good company and even better food. With Max’s Restaurant’s latest offerings, celebrating Every Day to the Max has never been more delicious!

A classic Filipino dish served with special spin, the Adobo Ribs is made by slow-cooking a half slab until it is moist and fork-tender. It is then sweetened with onions, served with a tangy and flavorful sauce, and topped with leeks that automatically brings back memories of eating the classic adobo.

Best when shared, the Adobo Ribs can be enjoyed with family and friends alongside a serving of Sizzling Tofu or Pancit Canton, one large plain rice, three glasses of Iced Tea, and three dessert-sized servings of Buko Pandan—all for just PHP899.

Max’s Restaurant now also serves Beef Salpicao, cubed beef sirloin stir-fried in a hot pan with lots of minced garlic and a variety of spices. Savory and garlicky, this Pinoy favorite with a Spanish origin can be enjoyed Ala Carte for PHP499 or served in a Rice Bowl for only PHP249.

“We at Max’s Restaurant are all about championing Filipino food and celebrating Every Kind of Family,” said the well-loved brand’s National Business Unit Head, Paolo Serrano. “With the Adobo Ribs and Beef Salpicao making its way to our stores, we hope to bring together more families and celebrate with them through the food we serve and the service we provide.”

All feasts should end on a sweet note, that’s why Max’s Restaurant also introduces the newest addition to its Max’s Corner Bakery treats, the Mango Pandan Ensaimada. For only PHP33, customers can enjoy this soft ensaimada served with a crown of whipped cream frosting, sprinkled with mango bits and a hint of pandan.

Your Max’s favorites are just a click, chat, or call away. 

Visit www.maxschicken.com to order through the Max’s Restaurant website, leave a message with Max’s Restaurant’s Facebook Messenger chat bot, or dial 7-9000 to order via landline or mobile.

Siargao is Condé Nast Traveler Editors Choice as 2019 travel destination

Planning to travel this year? Here's one of  “The 19 Best Places to Go in 2019"!

Siargao continues to be favored by international travelers, getting 3rd top rank for travel destinations in 2019 endorsed by Condé Nast Traveler (CNT) editors.

The Mindanao island in the Philippines’ archipelago first made a strong entry into the CNT choice lists after being voted Best Island In Asia in the 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards, along with Boracay and Palawan.

In the gallery of photos for “The 19 Best Places to Go in 2019” published on December 4, CNT editor Megan Spurrell likened Siargao to “Boracay before everyone found out—and better managed.” Boracay was once the most favored island destination in the world but was closed for rehabilitation after suffering the effects of overtourism. Boracay reopened on October 26 to international travelers after being certified for compliance in environmental standards. 

https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/19-best-places-to-go-in-2019

Siargao, The Philippines

The desire to skip town for a white-sand tropical paradise is universal—and for a time, everyone’s paradise was Boracay. The semi-remote island in the Philippines had a small stretch of sand, low-strung hammocks, and pastel sunsets every day. It was picture perfect...until it became the poster child for overtourism, with overcrowding, pollution, and, eventually, a complete closure to tourists for six months. Now, Siargao is Boracay before everyone found out—and better managed. This teardrop-shaped island has long been a surf mecca, with more than 15 world-class breaks (including the legendary Cloud 9) and a handful of locally run surf schools to keep beginners busy. The see-your-toes water is heaven for snorkelers, with healthy coral reefs teeming with life. 

A handful of smaller, equally idyllic islands off the coast of Siargao, like secluded Mamon Island and non-sting jellyfish sanctuary Bucas Grande, are perfect for island hopping. Siargao is slightly harder to get to than other destination islands in the Philippines—there are no international flights, and travelers must connect through Manila or Cebu—but that’s a good thing. There are luxe accommodations, like the chic villas of Nay Palad Hideaway (formerly Dedon Island Resort), but it hasn’t been overbuilt (yet). Our readers voted Siargao the world’s top island in 2018. Go now—before everyone else does. —Megan Spurrell

CNT cites among Siargao’s charms the legendary Cloud 9 for surfers, clear waters for snorkelers, island-hopping spots, and luxe accommodations.

“This teardrop-shaped island has long been a surf mecca, with more than 15 world-class breaks (including the legendary Cloud 9) and a handful of locally run surf schools to keep beginners busy. The see-your-toes water is heaven for snorkelers, with healthy coral reefs teeming with life.

A handful of smaller, equally idyllic islands off the coast of Siargao, like secluded Mamon Island and non-sting jellyfish sanctuary Bucas Grande, are perfect for island hopping,” writes Spurrell.

The fact that getting to Siargao is through a connecting flight instead of direct international flight “is a good thing,” says CNT, “Go now—before everyone else does.”

CNT describes Siargao and the 18 other destinations’ common appeal: “It’s having a moment. It comes up a lot—that near-impossible-to-pin-down, can’t-put-our-thumb-on-it logic as to why you should visit somewhere, now.”

Siargao is joined in the CNT-endorsed list, vetted by editors from both Traveler U.S. and Traveller U.K., by legendary travel spots such as Egypt and Japan.

Travelers from around the world surveyed by leading travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler (CNT) have again given the top 3 spots to Philippine islands.

“The Best Islands in the World: 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards” ranked Siargao, Boracay, and Palawan as the top 3 best islands in Asia.

In 2017 the CNT World’s Best Islands survey also gave thetop ranking to the Philippine islands of Boracay, Cebu, and Palawan.

The 2018 edition of Condé Nast Traveler awards had over 400,000 readers preferring the Philippines’ tourist destinations in the annual survey for best destinations for travel comfort and attractions.

The Philippine islands were ranked among the 30 best islands in the world outside the United States with Siargao, Boracay, and Palawan taking the top 3 in the Asian islands category.

The 31st edition of the CNT awards categorized ranking by region: the best in Asia, Australia and the South Pacific, Caribbean and the Atlantic, Europe, North America, and best in the rest of the world.

MICECON 2018, a success!

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions/Events) Conference, the largest gathering of local and international MICE industry experts and practitioners, was successfully mounted this year in Bacolod. Organized by the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), the marketing arm of the Department of Tourism (DOT), MICECON 2018 featured educational talks from world-class experts. TPB uses MICECON to strengthen the country’s reputation as the preferred MICE destination in Asia. 

The four-day conference was spearheaded by (center) TPB chief operating officer Marie Venus Tan and Bacolod City mayor Evelio Leonardia. Others in photo are (L-R) Bacolod City councilor Em Ang, DOT regional director Helen Catalbas, Bacolod City administrator John Orola, DOT assistant secretary Robert Alabado III and DOT Policy Formulation and International Cooperation division chief Alex Macatuno. 

The Holidays are officially extended with 7-Eleven’s MONEYgayang Pasko at MONEYgong Bagong Taon promo

Good news! 7-Eleven is making 2019 happier for three lucky winners who’ll each get to take home P1 Million with theirMONEYgayang Pasko at MONEYgong Bagong Taon promo!

Get a chance to have a wonderful new year by buying any treat or item sold at 7-Eleven stores nationwide. You can earn one (1) e-raffle ticket with every P100 purchase when you scan your CLiQQ rewards barcode before payment. For non-CLiQQ members, you can also join the raffle with a minimum P100 purchase at any 7-Eleven store. To qualify for the promo, you need to write your name, address, contact number, and then affix your signature at the back of the receipt. Accomplished receipts should be dropped in designated drop boxes.

CLiQQ members have an advantage, as they get to earn instant or additional e-raffle entries when they buy booster products! So make sure to keep your eyes peeled for these items whenever you visit a 7-Eleven store!

Amazing cash prizes await lucky 7-Eleven customers! Three winners will go home with P1,000,000 each, 40 winners with P50,000 each, and 250 winners with P10,000 each. That surely is a way to welcome 2019 with a bang!

What are you waiting for? Make your way to the nearest 7-Eleven store and shop now! Who knows? You might be one of the lucky winners who will usher in abundance this new year!

The MONEYgayang Pasko at MONEYgong Bagong Taon promo runs until January 29, 2019.

For more information, visit 7-Eleven’s official Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/711philippines/.

PLDT introduces a new era of home broadband with all-new Google Wifi Plans

Enjoy Unli Fibr in every room, on every device starting at Php2,299 per month

Leading digital services provider PLDT is ushering in a new era of home broadband as it introduces the new PLDT Home Google Wifi Plans, which lets you enjoy Unli Fibr in every room and on every device starting at Php2,299 per month.

The new PLDT Home Google Wifi Plans come with Unli Fibr and three Google Wifi 'points,' which you can strategically install around your home, so your family can make the most of PLDT Home’s fastest Unli Fibr connection in all their online activities. The new PLDT Home Google Wifi Plans also come with a free landline with unlimited calls to Smart, TNT, and Sun.

With PLDT Home Google Wifi Plans, you can put an end to Wi-Fi dead spots – those corners in your home or office where Wi-Fi signal just cannot get through – an especially common problem in huge houses with thick walls, multiple levels, and other features that block or hinder Wi-Fi signals.

A bane to our increasingly digital lifestyle, Wi-Fi dead spots result to interrupted online activities: One minute you are making a perfectly fine video call with your best friend, uploading an important file, or streaming your favorite series from your living room – only to get cut off the moment you go to another room, head to the kitchen, or move upstairs.

Using mesh networking technology, PLDT Home Google Wifi Plans let you enjoy not only fast but also reliable and seamless Unli Fibr around your home, delivered by strategically located Google Wifi 'points'.

Powered by Unli Fibr with speeds ranging from 30Mbps, 60 Mbps, 120 Mbps, 250 Mbps, up to 1Gbps, the PLDT Home Google Wifi Plans let you stream videos seamlessly, upload and download heavy files in an instant, play games without lag, and make clear and video calls without any interruption.

Making sure that your home is blanketed with Wi-Fi is a custom job, as no two homes are exactly the same. That’s why as part of the package, PLDT Home Google Wifi Plans come with free service from the Home Geek Squad to help you position and set up the Google Wifi ‘points’ for optimal experience.

Google Wifi is designed intuitively, ensuring that connected devices are always latched on to the channel with the strongest Wi-Fi signal from PLDT Home Fibr. So even if you move around the house, the Network Assist feature will keep you connected online, leaving you with a seamless and uninterrupted internet experience no matter where you go.

To manage Google Wifi, you can download the companion app (available for Android and iOS) to manage settings, allocate bandwidth to different devices, and create scheduled pauses on devices used by kids.

Put an end to your Wi-Fi dead spots now and enjoy Unli Fibr in every room, on every device by upgrading to the all-new Google Wifi Plans! Know more by visiting www.pldthome.com.

Coco Martin and Angel Locsin invite ‘Samahang Solb’ to Mang Inasal

We Filipinos love to eat. And we don’t just want to eat – we want to be solb!

A commonly used term in Pinoy pop culture, ‘solb’ refers to the state of being truly satisfied with one’s great-tasting meal that they get to eat the way they want to.

Mang Inasal, the leading branded grilled chicken, has recently launched a new television commercial (TVC) that captures the peculiar eating habits of Filipinos that make their dining “solb”

Starring Mang Inasal endorsers Coco Martin and Angel Locsin, the 30-seconder starts with a scene where Coco and Angel are each leading a group of hungry diners to a Mang Inasal store.

Once inside Mang Inasal, Coco’s group, the “Samahang Nagkakamay,” is shown eating their Chicken Inasal with their bare hands, while Angel’s group, the “Samahang Simot,” is shown finishing their halo-halo up to the last drop. Lastly, another group of diners dubbed “Samahang Crunchy Kumagat” is shown enjoying the loud crunchy bite of their Pork Sisig.

Although having different quirks when enjoying their food, these groups converge in their number one destination for delicious, satisfying food: Mang Inasal. Together, they are known as the Samahang Solb.

The 30-seconder ends with a scene showing the three groups all seated in one long table, celebrating a toast with their Mang Inasal favorites, as Coco and Angel speak out “Solb sa sarap! Solb sa saya!”

According to Mang Inasal Marketing Head Aileen Natividad, their latest catchphrase perfectly captures the quick service restaurant’s brand promise, that is, to satisfy every Pinoy’s desire to be “solb” or to have their hunger satisfied with a filling meal that they can eat the way they want to.

“One sure way to be solb is to go to a place like Mang Inasal where we can eat our favorite meals the way we love to, that is, nakakamay, nagsisimut-sarap, crunchy kumagat (with our hands, finishing it to the last few bits, or with a loud crunchy sound), or whichever way we prefer,” she said.

Mang Inasal serves the country’s No.1 Chicken Inasal and other favorites like Pinoy Halo-Halo, Pork BBQ, Pork Sisig, Bangus Sisig, Palabok, and Lumpiang Togue.

No matter which group you belong to, Mang Inasal simply has what it takes to make you Solb sa sarap! Solb sa saya! Bring your friends now to any of Mang Inasal’s over 500 stores nationwide!

ColorManila Run Year 7 people put on their party hats, shove in their dancing shoes, and splatter color powders in the air at a holistic after-party affair!

ColorManila, held colorfully celebration of its 7th anniversary, through a colorful Safari journey at Color Manila Run Year 7 with Safari theme this January 6 at SM Mall of Asia Grounds, Pasay City.

ColorManila Run Year 7, took runners to Safari-themed and color-blasted 200-meter, 3K, 5K, 10K, and 21K routes. 

True to its tradition of allowing people to go all-out fun and festive instead of going home right after the run, ColorManila Run Year 7 definitely brought everybody  
New Year cheer through its signature CM Festival, featuring a DJ filling the entire venue with groove-inducing tracks while participants put on their party hats, shove in their dancing shoes, and splatter color powders in the air for a holistic after-party affair. 

CM Glitter Run is supported by AXA, Star City Adventure Zone, Splash Island, Garmin, Sharp, Crystal Clear, Baskin-Robbins, Solar Entertainment, Business Mirror, Monster Energy, Mizuno, SM Tickets, Anytime Fitness, Vitamin Boost, Emborg, and Gu Gel, and will benefit Pink Women on Fire. 

Now on its seventh year, ColorManila has established itself as the most aggressive ‘concept fun-run’ organizer in the country. Over 120,000 runners have participated in its various franchises, which include the CM Challenge, CM Blacklight, CM Costume, CM Glitter, and CM Classic. It has broken its own record with its biggest event to date, ColorManila Run Year 5, which was participated by 12,000 runners last January 2017. 

Visit www.colormanila.com for more information.

New Year, New Movies at SM Cinema!

SM Cinema welcomes 2019 with a bang as it brings you adventure, action and excitement in upcoming blockbuster flicks Disney’s Mary Poppins Returns and Paramount Pictures’ Bumblebee!

A sequel to Walt Disney’s 1964 classic, Mary Poppins, the world’s favorite magical nanny is back and will surely drive us again to an adventure of a lifetime.

Set in the 1930’s London, Mary Poppins Returns follows the now-adults Jane (Jane Mortimer) and Michael Banks (Ben Whishaw) together with Michael’s children as they face a personal loss and a family problem. In the time the family needs her the most, Mary Poppins (Emily Blunt) is back to the rescue to help the family and cope with the most difficult time of their lives.

Another new film to open our 2019 is the latest movie offering from the Transformers’ franchise focusing on the adventures of one of the most favorite Autobots, Bumblebee!

A prequel movie set in 1987, B-127 also known as Bumblebee, is on the run after a civil war in their home planet, Cybertron. Bumblebee crashed in California and was found by Charlie Watson (Hailee Steinfeld) under a yellow Volkswagen Beetle disguise. Discovering that Bumblebee is not just an ordinary car, Charlie will help Bumblebee on his mission to protect Earth from Decepticons.

Catch Mary Poppins Returns and Bumblebee on January 8 at IMAX theatres, Director’s Club and SM Cinema branches nationwide. Book your tickets through the website, www.smcinema.com or download the SM Cinema mobile app. 

You may also follow /SMCinema on Facebook and @SM_Cinema on Instagram for updates!