DURAN DURAN RELEASES MORE MUSIC FROM THE FORTHCOMING ALBUM - LISTEN TO THE NEW SINGLE ‘ANNIVERSARY’

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Duran Duran share the anthemic ‘ANNIVERSARY’, produced by the band along with British DJ/producer, Erol Alkan and the third song taken from their fifteenth studio album, ‘FUTURE PAST’, set for global release on October 22 via TAPE MODERN for BMG. Pre-order/save/add HERE.

‘ANNIVERSARY’ is Duran Duran at their exhilarating best and continues to show why they’re still one of the most exciting and progressive bands on the planet. Celebrating their 40^th anniversary this year, the song is sure to be a massive live favorite. Listen HERE.

 

Speaking from London, where they are rehearsing for a string of upcoming dates, Duran Duran bassist and founder member John Taylor said today:

“Anniversary is a special song for us. Obviously, we were conscious of our own impending 40th anniversary of making music together, but we wanted the song’s meaning to be inclusive in the broadest possible way. 

 

After playing and working together for so long, we very much appreciate what ‘being together’ and ’staying together can really mean, it’s not something we would have thought song worthy 40 years ago but we do today! It was also fun to build a track with hints of previous Duran hits, they’re like Easter eggs, for the fans to find.” 

The internationally acclaimed, multi-platinum, award-winning pop legends recently announced two intimate performances in their hometown of Birmingham, at the O2 Institute on 14th and 15th September 2021. The band will also be playing at the upcoming Global Citizen LIVE on September 25.

 

Enrolling the help of some of the most exciting names of the last 50 years, with ‘FUTURE PAST’ Duran Duran has delivered yet another incredible genre-spanning piece of work that once again sets them apart from the pack. Working alongside British DJ / producer Erol Alkan and pioneering Italian composer / producer Giorgio Moroder, the band has enlisted the help of some of the most unexpected and inspiring names in pop - including multi-platinum Swedish hit-maker Tove Lo, ‘Queen of Drill’ Ivorian Doll, and Japan’s CHAI on ‘MORE JOY!’.  In addition, Blur’s Graham Coxon co-wrote and lends his guitar to several tracks on the record, and David Bowie’s former pianist Mike Garson adds an exquisite sonic layer to album closer ‘FALLING’. The record, which was recorded across studios in London and LA over lockdown, also features long-time collaborator Mark Ronson who co-wrote and played on ‘WING’, and was mixed by Mark ‘Spike’ Stent.

 

Earlier this year, Duran Duran captivated American audiences with their spellbinding performance at the Billboard Music Awards where they debuted their single ‘INVISIBLE’ as well as classics, ‘Notorious’ and ‘Hungry Like The Wolf,’ (WATCH).

 

FUTURE PAST will be available on all digital platforms, as well as in a variety of physical formats: standard CD, cassette, a limited edition deluxe hardback book CD featuring three additional tracks, and colored vinyl.

 

Watch the video for ‘MORE JOY!’ feat. CHAI HERE

Watch the video for ‘INVISIBLE’ HERE

 

PRE-ORDER/ADD/SAVE

INVISIBLE

ALL OF YOU

GIVE IT ALL UP (Feat. Tove Lo)

ANNIVERSARY

FUTURE PAST

BEAUTIFUL LIES

TONIGHT UNITED

WING

NOTHING LESS

HAMMERHEAD (Feat. Ivorian Doll)

MORE JOY! (Feat. CHAI)

FALLING (Feat. Mike Garson)

 

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It’s time to switch and unfold your world! Samsung’s newest foldables and wearables hit stores today

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After the successful pre-order of the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Z Flip3 5G, the much-awaited foldable devices have finally arrived in limited quantities in the Philippines today.

Due to the overwhelming global demand for the devices, Samsung has enabled a stock alert system on its website in case stocks are not available. Simply visit samsung.com/ph, search for Z Fold3 5G or Z Flip3 5G, click on “Get Stock Alert” and register. 

Another option is for customers to find the nearest Samsung store through samsung.com/ph/storelocator/, and call using the contact numbers provided to check stock availability. Walk-ins at Samsung Experience Stores are also allowed, provided customers strictly follow health and safety protocols. In-store waitlisting has been activated to notify customers about stock availability in their preferred retail stores.

Unfold new smartphone experiences

Both devices are crafted to unfold new ways to stay connected with the world. The Galaxy Z Fold3 5G works like a smartphone when closed, and reveals a large tablet-like screen when opened. The Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is a compact and stylish device that can fit in the smallest pockets. When flipped open, it displays a full-screen smartphone.

The Galaxy Z Fold3 5G retails at Php 87,990 SRP for 256GB (Phantom Black, Phantom Silver and online-exclusive Phantom Green) and Php 95,990 for the 512GB variant (Phantom Black, Phantom Green and online-exclusive Phantom Silver). The Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, on the other hand, will be available at Php 52,990 SRP for the 128GB variant and Php 56,990 SRP for the 256GB variant, all available in Cream, Green, Lavender, and Phantom Black colorways. 

These smartphones are accompanied by a series of wearables that enhance the Galaxy experience. The Galaxy Watch4 is the companion to the journey to a healthier lifestyle. It is the first Galaxy smartwatch that measures body composition, including body fat percentage, skeletal muscle, body water, and more. The Galaxy Watch4 Classic offers the same features, with a stainless steel design that evokes sophistication and elegance.

The Galaxy Watch4 40mm is price at Php 12,990 SRP, available in Black, Silver and online-exclusive Pink Gold. The 44mm variant will be price at Php 14,990 SRP and will be offered in Black, Silver and online-exclusive Green. On the other hand, Galaxy Watch4 Classic 42mm will retail at Php 17,990 SRP, while the 46mm will be priced at Php 19,990 SRP, all available in Black and Silver hues. 

These devices can further be enjoyed with the new Galaxy Buds2, Samsung’s lightest earbuds yet. Active Noise Canceling blocks unwanted sound and highlights powerful, deep bass, and clear treble through its two-way dynamic speakers. 

The Galaxy Buds2 is priced at Php 6,990 SRP and comes in stunning Olive Green, Graphite, White, and online-exclusive Lavender.

Complete the Galaxy ecosystem and make life more awesome with these exciting promos:

Get freebies and discounts with the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, Galaxy Z Flip3 5G

Each purchase of the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G comes with deals worth up to Php 19,400. Customers who claim their pre-order units from September 14 to 26, 2021 will receive an additional Php 5,000 token that can be used on any Samsung mobile product. This also comes with a FREE Flip Cover with S Pen worth Php 3,999, 1 year FREE Samsung Care+ valued at Php 9,499, and a 25W Travel Adapter priced at Php 949.

Customers who purchase the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, meanwhile, are entitled to gifts worth up to Php 13,400. A token worth Php 3,000, which can be used on any Samsung mobile product, awaits those who claim their pre-order units from September 14 to 26. Additional freebies include 1 year FREE Samsung Care+ and a 25W Travel Adapter.

Trade-in a smartphone to get bigger discounts 

Trade-in an old device to get additional Php 10,000 worth of tokens for the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Php 8,000 for the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G on top of the traded-in device. 

Starting November 1, customers will also have the option to trade in their device to get discounts worth up to Php 15,900, which includes a 1 year FREE Samsung Care+ worth Php 9,499, plus tokens worth up to Php 6,500 on top of the traded-in device. 

Telco-exclusive deals

Globe subscribers can avail of the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G for Plan 3,499/mo (256GB) or Plan 3,699/mo (512GB). They can also trade-in their Galaxy smartphone to get discounts starting at Php 14,400 on top of the traded-in device and additional freebies worth up to Php 14,400, including a FREE Flip Cover with S Pen, 1 year FREE Samsung Care+, and a 25W Travel Adapter.

They may also avail of the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G for Plan 2,399/mo (128GB) or Plan 2,599/mo (256GB). Trade-ins are offered with discounts starting at Php 12,000 and freebies worth up to PHP 10,400. These include a 1 year FREE Samsung Care+ and a 25W Travel Adapter.

Smart subscribers, on the other hand, can apply for the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G with Plan 3,899/mo (256GB) or Plan 4,099/mo (512GB) and enjoy discounts and freebies up to PHP 19,200. Freebies include a FREE Flip Cover with S Pen, 1 year FREE Samsung Care+, and a 25W Travel Adapter.

The Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is available to Smart subscribers for Plan 2,699/mo (128GB) or Plan 2,899/mo (256GB). This includes discounts and freebies up to PHP 15,200, comprising 1 year FREE Samsung Care+ and a 25W Travel Adapter.

Unfold the benefits of the Galaxy ecosystem with Samsung’s latest devices. For more information about these premium devices, visit samsung.com/ph.

Safe Samsung Shopping

Health and safety protocols are strictly followed in Samsung Experience Stores to keep consumers and employees safe. Adhering to the guidelines set by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases, Samsung has limited the number of its customers to 50% capacity, implemented the mandatory use of face masks and face shields, and performs frequent sanitation in all stores. 

Samsung Experience Stores also has unique QR health declaration codes to promote a safe and contactless contact tracing process. Product demonstrations are done side-by-side instead of face-to-face while keeping the required safe distance of one (1) meter to make sure everyone is socially distanced.  

To find the nearest Samsung Experience Store, visit samsung.com/ph/samsung-experience-store/locations.

Shell's RestART aims to rebuild dreams through art, Shell's long-running student art competition call for entries nationwide

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From last year's "Hope in Our Art" creations that depict hope through art, Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation's Shell National Students Art Competition (NSAC) takes on an equally relevant theme this year – restART, which encourages young artists to come up with art works that inspire and contribute to a stronger and better country.

As Pilipinas Shell’s unwavering commitment to Philippine art, we introduce Juan Art Nation, a campaign that aims to broaden programs for our growing community of artists, through the 54th edition of Shell NSAC, one of the most prestigious art competitions in the Philippines for more than five decades. The 54th Shell National Students Art Competition (NSAC) is one of the longest-running student art competitions in the country. It is one of the programs under JUAN ART NATION which enables the youth and art community to convey their imagination into a tangible art form and serve as inspiration for Filipinos.

Recognizing the importance of art as a guide to the future, PSPC President and CEO Cesar Romero, said that “we encourage the youth to actively take part in shaping the future of the Philippines, using art as tool and guide. Shell is committed to help shape the country’s leaders of tomorrow; we therefore ask the youth to continue to bring inspiration through art and use that as a platform to keep the Philippines moving forward.”

Participants need to bring forth their dreams, ideas, unique perspectives, and novel insights and foresights through art.

They get to choose from various art categories, including: Oil/Acrylic, Watercolor, Sculpture, and Digital Fine Arts.

Shell's NSAC, which last year saw the participation of 1,500 art hopefuls, has been an enabler for artists to showcase their talent and vision, producing established artists like abstract National Artist of the Philippines awardee Jose Joya, expressionist painter Ang Kiukok, applied sculpture practitioner Leeroy New, realistic oil painter Ivan Roxas., and National Artist for Visual Arts Benedicto "BenCab" Cabrera.

Winners of the 54th Shell NSAC can win these prizes:

• FIRST PRIZE: Php60,000 cash, a limited Shell NSAC shirt and jacket, a gold medal, and a plaque

• SECOND PRIZE: Php40,000 cash, a limited Shell NSAC shirt and jacket, a silver medal, and a plaque

• THIRD PRIZE: Php30,000 cash, a limited Shell NSAC shirt and jacket, a bronze medal, and a plaque.

The deadline for entries is on October 1, 2021. Winners will be announced through a virtual awarding ceremony via Zoom on November 24, 2021. 

For more details, please visit https://www.shell.com.ph/energy-and-innovation/make-the-future/national-students-art-competition-juan-art-nation.html

ABS-CBN acquires rights to produce local adaptation of South Korea's "Flower of Evil", stars with Piolo Pascual and Lovi Poe

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Ultimate heartthrob Piolo Pascual and new Kapamilya star Lovi Poe will play husband and wife in the local adaptation of the hit Korean thriller romance drama series.

ABS-CBN Entertainment will produce the local adaptation of South Korean thriller drama "Flower of Evil” after acquiring the rights from content production companies CJ ENM Co., Ltd. and Studio Dragon Corporation to adapt the hit series for Filipino viewers.

The Philippine version will feature multi-awarded actors Piolo Pascual and Lovi Poe in the lead roles as husband and wife, who were originally played by Lee Joon Gi and Moon Chae Won.

An irresistible mix of drama, romance, thrill, and action, “Flower of Evil” follows a man who changes his identity in order to hide his dark past, successfully maintaining his disguise by building a happy family with his police detective wife. But when she starts investigating an unsolved serial murder case that might be tied to him, she must deal with the reality that her perfect husband might not be who she thinks he is.

“Flower of Evil” enjoyed high ratings in South Korea when it premiered on tvN, CJ ENM's leading total entertainment channel, in 2020. The series continued to gain popularity in other countries for its nail-biting plot twists and remarkable performances after becoming available internationally through various streaming platforms.

The local adaptation of “Flower of Evil” will be Lovi’s first Kapamilya teleserye after signing with ABS-CBN this week, and Piolo’s first after 2018’s “Since I Found You.”

Watch out for Piolo and Lovi in the Philippine adaptation of “Flower of Evil,” which will be produced by Dreamscape Entertainment, soon on ABS-CBN platforms.

Caltex partners with 7-Eleven for more CLiQQ Rewards Get 5x CLiQQ Rewards Caltex 2021 e-stamps for every fuel up

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Fuel up at Caltex and earn up to 5x CLiQQ Reward credits redeemable at 7-Eleven stores nationwide

and their online store, CLiQQgrocery.com

Caltex, marketed by Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), is giving motorists more reasons to fuel up at Caltex stations with its latest promo with 7-Eleven. Starting August 2, 2021, Filipino motorists can earn CLiQQ Rewards Caltex 2021 e-stamps for every fuel purchase at participating Caltex stations by simply presenting their CLiQQ Rewards card upon gassing up.

Every one (1) liter fuel purchase of Caltex Diesel with Techron D, Caltex Silver with Techron or Caltex Platinum with Techron will earn five (5) CLiQQ Rewards Caltex 2021 e-stamps credited to their 7-Eleven CLiQQ Rewards card. These e-stamps can be converted and redeemed into CLiQQ wallet credits which can be done via the CLiQQ app. One (1) e-stamp is equivalent to one (1) CLiQQ wallet credit equivalent to PHP1.00. CLiQQ wallet credits can be redeemed used to purchase items from 7-Eleven stores nationwide and CLiQQgrocery.com.

Motorists can do two transactions a day, with a maximum of 60 liters of fuel purchase per card. A maximum of 500 liters of fuel purchase a month per card is also allowed. Fuel purchases made via cash, credit card, Caltex StarCash cards, and e-wallets are qualified for the promo. Customers with activated CLiQQ cards will receive an SMS from 7-Eleven indicating the number of Caltex 2021 e-stamps earned.

“We’re always looking for ways to thank our customers for their continued support to Caltex and we’re thrilled to be partnering with 7-Eleven again for another exciting promo,” Billy Liu, CPI Country Chairman and General Manager said. “Now motorists can get five times more CLiQQ rewards for every fuel up at Caltex!”

Caltex and 7-Eleven rolled out its first promo late last year where CLiQQ Rewards card holders earned 2 e-stamps for every 1 liter purchase of fuel by presenting their CLiQQ Rewards card every time they make a purchase.

“In this time of pandemic, we’re also making it even more convenient for our customers to redeem credits as they can also use their earned CLiQQ wallet credits to shop and pay for grocery items and basic essentials at 7-Eleven stores nationwide or at cliqqgrocery.com at the comfort of their home,” added Liu.

Fuel up and earn 5x CLiQQ Rewards promo will run from August 2, 2021 to January 31, 2022 with DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-123775 Series of 2021. CLiQQ Rewards members can convert their collected e-stamps to CLiQQ wallet credits from August 2, 2021 to April 30, 2022. Avail CLiQQ Rewards card at Caltex stations with 7-Eleven branches for only Php10.00.

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