Don’t know your way around the kitchen? This quick-and-easy Cheeseburger Sliders recipe will unearth the chef in you

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Food is a universal language. It transcends time, cultures, and borders. It speaks volumes about love, kindness, gratitude, and empathy. Without fail, it brings people together and gives us life in more ways than we can imagine.

When it comes to cooking, though, not many people are gifted. Couple that up with the demands of a fast-paced urban lifestyle, and more often than not, learning the joyous art of cooking often ends up taking the backseat.

Lucky for you, SM Development Corporation (SMDC) brings The Good Eats — a series of easy-to-do and easy-to-follow recipes that helps food enthusiasts of little to no cooking experience find their way around the kitchen.

First up on their premiere episode are Cheeseburger Sliders, especially made for bachelors and gents alike. Whether you’re on for a date night with someone special, or you’re hosting a weekend party with the gang, this recipe will, without a doubt, get you all the compliments you deserve. After all, what’s manlier than juicy, perfectly seared patties, elegantly tucked in crisp slices of cheese?

Setting the scene for the bachelor edition of The Good Eats is Air Residences in Ayala Avenue, Makati City. With sleek interiors, streamlined architecture, first-class amenities, and an enviable aura of success and influence, nothing says ‘tasteful’ like an Air Residences address.

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OPPO introduces its latest A57, made to keep up with your lifestyle and your budget

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For fresh grads and young professionals, you have always been on the lookout for value-for-money investments- from clothing and accessories, to gadgets and experiences. Especially as most are just starting out in your career, you want to finally enjoy what the hard-earned money can give them, while also sticking to what is practical.

Global smart device brand OPPO has the perfect gadget made for you - the new and improved OPPO A57. Retailing at PHP8,999, it comes with a wide range of features to make sure you’re on top of your game at work and have all you need to unwind and relax after a long day. Thanks to its 5000mAh battery capacity, your OPPO A57 can keep you going from your productive hours in the day, to your binging hours at night. And with its 33W SUPERVOOC Charging, you can get over 50% charge in just half an hour.

The updated OPPO A57 also comes with Dual Stereo Speakers to get you immersed into the world of the virtual battleground, or whatever movie or show you’re currently streaming. It’s even equipped with Super Volume Mode, which can boost audio levels by nearly 100%, to surround you in the song or dialogue that’s playing.

If immersive sound is not enough for you, the OPPO A57 also boasts a vivid 6.56” Colour-Rich Display to bring 2D images and videos to life. With AI Eye Comfort and blue light reduction, you can keep streaming all day and night long.

As with every OPPO phone, the OPPO A57 comes with a superior camera setup, thanks to its 13MP rear camera and 8MP front camera. Snap your favorite moments with friends and family with a professional-like quality, as you try out features like AI Portrait Retouching, 360-degree Fill Light and Portrait Bokeh Mode.

There’s no need to decide which photos and videos to keep, as the A57 comes with up to up to 1TB extra storage. Its 4GB RAM also allows you to load and switch between apps in no time, keeping you productive and on the go at all times.

The global tech brand also made sure that its latest OPPO A Series offering is built to last, incorporating scratch resistant, water resistant and dust resistant technology to the outer shell. The ultra-slim body features a modern side fingerprint unlock, for that premium touch. Its colorways, Glowing Green and Glowing Black, are also sure to stand the aesthetic test of time.

Now available via OPPO Brand Stores nationwide, partner dealers and e-commerce platforms Shopee and Lazada, the OPPO A57 is your perfect partner for work and entertainment!

For more information, visit OPPO’s official website at www.oppo.com/ph or its official Facebook page at OPPO Philippines.

SM Cares and DENR-NCR celebrate World Oceans Day with special plastic waste collection program

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Participants get a free seedling from the Community PanTREE

In observance of World Oceans Day, SM Cares held a special version of its Plastic Waste Collection Program in partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources - National Capital Region (DENR-NCR) to underscore the importance of adopting sustainable habits such as reducing plastic consumption and planting trees.

Conducted simultaneously in the following SM malls: Megamall, Mall of Asia, North EDSA, Fairview, Southmall, East Ortigas, Marikina, and Marilao, the activity supported DENR-NCR's Community PanTREE, a program that was launched in 2021 with the aim of providing free fruit-bearing seedlings to encourage urban and backyard gardening.

Participants who brought at least 1 kg of plastic waste each got a free seedling from the Community PanTREE. More than 700 kg of plastic was collected through the activity, and has distributed 700 pcs of seedlings across the 8 collection venues.

“The goal of this activity is to help divert plastic waste from ending up in landfills and bodies of water while also giving the participants the opportunity to grow their own trees,” said Director of SM Cares' Program on Environment Engr. Liza Silerio.

SM’s Plastic Waste Collection program has gathered over 16,000 kg of plastic for re-processing since it began in 2021. Currently available in 12 SM malls, it is just one of SM Cares' numerous sustainability projects. The pioneering Trash to Cash recycling market and the E-Waste Collection Programs round up the initiatives on solid waste management. Other projects include the annual Green Film Festival, which promotes environmental awareness; the AweSMSeas project in partnership with the USAID and PRRCI, which promotes responsible plastic waste management; and the International Coastal Cleanup that gathers thousands of volunteers every year, among others.

Through these efforts, SM Cares supports the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly "SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation," "SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities," "SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production," "SDG 13: Climate Action," "SDG 14: Life Below Water," and "SDG 15: Life on Land."

To learn more, visit www.smsupermalls.com/smcares.

An app for heartbreak? Move on with ANIMA’s romance-comedy-drama film RESET U/I

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What if there’s an app that can cure a heartbreak? Can you move on in an instant?

ANIMA, KROMA Entertainment Inc.’s film production outfit, merges the world of apps and love in its latest romantic comedy-drama offering “Reset U/I.”

The movie revolves around an app developer (Alexa Ilacad as Adie) who helps a venture capitalist (Enchong Dee as Geo) get over his ex-girlfriend so she can get her funding. The result: two people trying to forget so they could move on, only to confront and accept the pain, and learn from the past.

“I like how “RESET U/I” is not your typical rom-com drama. ‘Yung story and journey noong dalawang characters ang ganda and how their characters develop as well. Just when I was reading it and not even thinking it was me or it was Enchong, talagang kinikilig ako sa mga lines,” said Ilacad.

Enchong shared: “I feel like every actor has a responsibility to their audience. Kailangan mong bigyan ng something new ‘yung audience mo and we’re in the service of making people touch their emotions. So eto na finally makakagawa na tayo ulit ng pelikula na mapapanood sa big screen.”

True to ANIMA’s mission to highlight new voices, it looks forward to seeing Ilacad in her first solo-leading role alongside Dee, whose charm and wit had everyone at the storycon swooning.

ANIMA had the film’s story conference, look test and table reading attended by the cast and staff last June 28. With Dee and Ilacad were Iana Bernardez, Yesh Burce, Nikko Natividad, Lance Reblando and Nikki Valdez.

The exciting storyline was written by ANIMA’s former Creative Producer, Benedict Mendoza, with Director JP Habac tapped to bring the idea to the big screen.

“To say that we are very excited for “RESET U/I” would be an understatement to express how ANIMA feels about JP Habac’s newest film with us because we’ve been developing RESET U/I since 2019,” said Kren Yap, ANIMA’s Head of Creative Development.

After working with Habac in “Gaya sa Pelikula,” ANIMA has set several more projects with the young and talented filmmaker.

For more exciting information about ANIMA and its film projects, visit https://anima.ph/.

Brightest Stars and Exciting Programs Highlighted in TV5’s “Iba’ng Saya Pag Sama-Sama” Campaign Station ID

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This July, TV5 has launched its newest Station ID which resonates with the network’s all-encompassing message of inclusivity, content variety, and endearing Filipino values. With the new campaign tagline of “Iba’ng Saya Pag Sama-Sama,” TV5 takes pride in gathering its talented artists, producing high-quality shows that caters to Filipino audiences from all over the country, and bringing in the best television programs from Cignal Entertainment, Brightlight Productions, ABS-CBN, Sari-Sari Network, Inc., and many more.

The “Iba’ng Saya Pag Sama-Sama” Station ID highlights new and upcoming shows to air on TV5, led by the cast of Oh My Korona with Majestic Superstar Maja Salvador; Suntok Sa Buwan with Aga Muhlach, Elijah Canlas, and Maris Racal; and ABS-CBN’s Darna with Jane De Leon, Joshua Garcia, Janella Salvador, and Zaijan Jaranilla.

Featured as well are Kapatid hosts, celebrities, news anchors and athletes from the network’s flagship shows Sing Galing, News5, Frontline Pilipinas, and PBA. Adhering to its campaign message in bringing everyone together, the Station ID also showcased programs concurrently airing on TV5 such as Brightlight Productions' Lunch Out Loud, Sari-Sari Network, Inc.’s Rolling In It Philippines Season 2, and ABS-CBN’s FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano, 2 Good 2 Be True, A Family Affair, Love in 40 Days, and ASAP Natin ‘To.

“It is such a groundbreaking feat to finally bring together all these talented stars in a way that was never thought possible before. We are proud to achieve this in TV5, and it truly gives more meaning to the network’s new ‘Iba’ng Saya Pag Sama-Sama’ campaign. This Station ID serves as a glimpse of what we have in store for our viewers in the coming days and months, showcasing TV5 as the platform that features the stars and programs from some of the industry’s top content producers,” shared Cignal TV and TV5 President and CEO Robert P. Galang.

Adding to the network’s groundbreaking feats is the unprecedented back-to-back airing of two powerhouse shows that will change the landscape of Philippine TV. Set to happen this July 16, Brightlight Productions’ Lunch Out Loud and ABS-CBN’s It’s Showtime will power up the new Lunchtime Saya block of TV5 and will definitely be something viewers can look forward to for their daily noontime entertainment.

Catch the new “Iba’ng Saya Pag Sama-Sama” Station ID on TV5’s Facebook page and YouTube channel or via this link: https://fb.watch/e21U8G8uOp/. Don’t forget to tune in to TV5 to catch the upcoming shows and surprises to be announced by the network soon.