Golden Easter Celebrations and Holy Week Traditions Await at The Manila Hotel

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Families and travelers can look forward to a meaningful and festive Holy Week at The Manila Hotel as the Grand Dame of the Philippines unveils a lineup of seasonal experiences that blend Easter fun with cherished Filipino traditions.

A Golden Easter Celebration for Families

On April 5, 2026, The Manila Hotel will host the Golden Easter Egg Hunters at Fiesta Pavilion from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The event promises an exciting afternoon for children and families, highlighted by a lively Easter egg hunt. The celebration also features musical performances, magic show, arts and crafts, face painting, inflatable play areas, balloon twisting, games, and more. Designed as a vibrant family gathering, the event offers children a fun and safe way to celebrate Easter.

Tickets are priced at Php 1,999 nett, inclusive of entry for one child (12 years old and below) and one adult (13 years old and above). For ticket inquiries and purchase, email banquetsales@themanilahotel.com, or call +632 8527 0011 or +632 5301 5500.

Stay and Celebrate with the Golden Easter Room Promo

Guests who wish to extend the celebration can book the Golden Easter Room Promo, a limited-time offer priced at Php 10,000 nett. The package includes an overnight stay in a Deluxe Room, breakfast buffet for two at Café Ilang-Ilang, and one complimentary ticket to the Golden Easter Egg Hunters event. Booking is open until April 4, 2026, with the stay date on April 5, 2026. For reservations, email resvn@themanilahotel.com, or call +632 8527 0011 or +632 5301 5500.

A Meaningful Holy Week Through Visita Iglesia

In the spirit of Lenten reflection, The Manila Hotel invites guests to join a meaningful Visita Iglesia on Maundy Thursday, April 2, 2026. Following the success of last year’s tour, the hotel once again partners with John Paul Hernandez, also known as The Traveling Salakot, a social science educator known for his engaging heritage walks that highlight Filipino history and culture. The tour includes visits to Manila Cathedral, Santa Rita Chapel, San Agustin Church, Saint Vincent de Paul Parish Church, Pope Pius XII, Our Lady of Remedies Church, and Archdiocesan Shrine of Nuestra Senora de Guia.

The tour is priced at Php 1,800 nett per adult and Php 900 nett per child (12 years old and below), inclusive of roundtrip shuttle service from the hotel and snacks. Two schedules are available: 7:00 am to 12:00 noon and 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Reservations are recommended through concierge@themanilahotel.com, +632 8527 0011 or +632 5301 5500.

Visita Iglesia Room Package

To complement the tour, the hotel offers a Visita Iglesia Room Package for guests who wish to spend Holy Week in comfort at the historic hotel. The package is priced at Php 10,500 nett for an overnight stay in a Deluxe Room, while Php 12,500 nett for a Suite.

Both packages include breakfast buffet for two at Café Ilang-Ilang and slots to the Visita Iglesia tour for two adults and two kids. Booking is available until April 1, 2026, with stay dates from April 1 to 2, 2026 inclusive. For reservations, email resvn@themanilahotel.com, or call +632 8527 0011 or +632 5301 5500.

Celebrating Faith, Family, and Tradition

Through these offerings, The Manila Hotel continues its tradition of creating experiences that honor faith, family, and meaningful moments during the Holy Week.

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Looking for ways to celebrate the women in your life? Here are five things to try this Women’s Month with your Metrobank card

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March is all about celebrating the women who inspire, nurture, and lead in our lives. This Women’s Month, Metrobank cardholders can enjoy exclusive deals across wellness, fitness, and lifestyle experiences, perfect for treating the women in your life or taking a well-deserved moment for yourself.

Here are five promos worth checking out this March:

1. Indulge in a little self-care

Take a break from the daily grind and indulge in a little self-care. Metrobank cardholders can enjoy 30% OFF regular spa treatments from Monday to Thursday at Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Nuwa Spa and Nobu Spa at City of Dreams Manila —perfect for a midweek reset.

2. Try new movements that will make you feel your best

Looking to elevate your fitness routine? Kinetix Lab offers up to 50% OFF on training packages, giving you access to holistic, performance-based workouts designed to help you move better and feel stronger.

3. Try a fast-growing sport with your girl friends

Gather your friends and hit the court at Manila Padel Club, where Metrobank cardholders can enjoy 10% OFF on court bookings, coaching and racket purchase. It’s a fun and social way to stay active this Women’s Month.

4. Celebrate with a touch of elegance

Celebrate milestones—big or small—with something timeless. Esotico Jewelry offers 30% OFF plain gold pieces, making it easier to gift something meaningful to yourself or the women who matter most. You will also receive a free jewelry organizer with any purchase from Sep Vergara Fine Jewelry.

6. Restore and strengthen with specialized Pilates programs

Wellness goes beyond workouts. ONELIFE Studio offers 15% OFF pregnancy and pelvic floor care packs, thoughtfully designed to support women through key life stages with expert-guided movement, strength rebuilding, and gentle recovery, while All Core Pilates and 7am Pilates Studio + Cafe provide discounted sessions designed to strengthen, restore, and support overall well-being.

This March, your Metrobank card can help make every moment of celebration a little more rewarding.

To learn more about Metrobank credit cards and view the complete list of Women’s Month offers, visit https://www.metrobank.com.ph/promos

vivo V70 now available nationwide starting at Php 31,999

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The vivo V70 is now officially available in the Philippines, bringing its advanced imaging system and AI-powered features to Filipino consumers starting at Php 31,999.

Beginning March 14, the smartphone can be purchased in vivo concept stores nationwide and through online platforms such as the vivo e-store, Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop.

Customers who missed the pre-order period can still enjoy exclusive savings during the official launch promo on vivo Philippines’ Shopee store from March 14 to 15, with discounts of up to Php 5,000.

During the two-day promotion, buyers can receive a Php 3,500 shop voucher for the 12GB + 256GB and 12GB + 512GB variants of the vivo V70. An additional 10% platform voucher capped at Php 1,500 may also be applied, allowing customers to maximize savings. A limited number of buyers will also receive a free V70 x POP MART Zsiga phone pouch and vivo VIP Card, while 0% interest installment options for up to three months via SPayLater are available for flexible payment.

Built for content creation and everyday photography

Designed for Gen Z and young Millennials, the vivo V70 introduces enhanced camera capabilities to support photography, video recording, and social media content creation.

The device features a 50MP ZEISS Super Telephoto Camera with AI Stage Mode, enabling users to capture subjects from mid-to-long distances with improved clarity and stability. With 10x Super Clear Zoom, the camera allows users to capture detailed facial expressions and moments during concerts, events, and performances.

The smartphone also supports 4K 60fps video recording paired with AI Audio Noise Eraser, which helps reduce background noise and produce clearer audio even in crowded or noisy environments.

AI imaging tools enhance everyday photos

The vivo V70 integrates several AI-powered editing tools designed to simplify mobile photography.

Features such as AI Magic Weather allow users to adjust weather conditions in photos, transforming cloudy scenes into bright daylight or sunset environments.

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Meanwhile, AI Retouch enables users to remove unwanted objects or passersby from images with a single tap, helping create cleaner and more polished photos for sharing online.

These tools provide practical support for travel photography, daily content creation, and social media storytelling.

Smoother smartphone experience with OriginOS 6

The vivo V70 runs on OriginOS 6, which introduces system-level AI features designed to improve efficiency and everyday usability.

Through deeper integration of artificial intelligence into the operating system, the smartphone supports tools such as local AI Search, quick note-taking, and AI Creation, helping users manage tasks, organize information, and capture ideas more efficiently.

Collaboration with POP MART Zsiga

The vivo V70 also features a creative collaboration with POP MART and its character Zsiga, highlighting vivo’s focus on creative expression and youth culture.

The partnership introduces exclusive smartphone accessories and aligns with the brand’s goal of encouraging users to capture meaningful moments and express their personal style through photography.

The vivo V70 is now available nationwide in stores and online, starting March 14. A limited-time Shopee launch promotion from March 14 to 15 offers discounts of up to Php 5,000. Get yours now!

vivo V70’s AI Stage Mode brings concert moments closer at music fest

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The energy of a live concert is unforgettable: flashing stage lights, fans singing in unison, and artists commanding the spotlight. Capturing those moments clearly from the middle of a crowd can be challenging, but the vivo V70 makes it easier with its powerful AI Stage Mode and 50MP ZEISS Super Telephoto Camera.

During the Lubao International Balloon and Music Festival 2026 in Pampanga, the V70 proved its capabilities in a real concert setting.

CLTV36 of RBC Media Group used the smartphone to capture performances from some of the Philippines’ biggest OPM acts, including Parokya ni Edgar, Bamboo, Rico Blanco, and Kamikazee. Even from the crowd, the device produced clear and vibrant images that brought performers closer to the lens.

From crowd view to center stage

Concert photography often involves difficult conditions. Performers appear distant, lighting constantly shifts, and fast movements can blur important moments. The vivo V70’s AI Stage Mode is designed to address these challenges by enhancing clarity, exposure, and detail when shooting performers from afar.

CLTV36 demonstrated this by photographing Jay Contreras, lead vocalist of Kamikazee. The first photo, captured at 23mm (1x), showed the scale of the stage and the sea of fans gathered for the performance.

A quick zoom to 243mm (10x) transformed the same scene into a crisp close-up. Jay’s facial expression and stage presence became clearly visible, creating an image that felt almost like it was taken from the front row.

The V70 also captured memorable moments from the performance of Parokya ni Edgar. Wide shots showcased the band performing under bright stage lights while the crowd sang along to their hits.

Using the same 10x zoom, the camera produced detailed close-ups of frontman Chito Miranda, highlighting facial expressions and stage details despite the challenging lighting conditions common in concerts.

The 50MP ZEISS Super Telephoto Camera enables the vivo V70 to maintain strong detail even at higher zoom levels. Combined with AI Stage Mode, the smartphone intelligently enhances lighting, sharpness, and color balance to overcome bright stage lights and darker surroundings.

This allows concertgoers to capture both sweeping stage shots and detailed close-ups without losing clarity, preserving the excitement and atmosphere of live performances.

From cheering crowds to glowing stage lights, the vivo V70 helps fans document the full concert experience. With AI Stage Mode and its 50MP ZEISS Super Telephoto Camera, every performance can be captured with clarity, even from a distance.

Starting at Php 31,999, it is now available for pre-order at vivo stores nationwide and on Shopee until March 13, with savings of up to Php 7,000.

Shopee pre-order bundles also include a limited-edition V70 x POP MART Zsiga phone strap and a vivo VIP Card, which comes with extended warranty and screen protection benefits.

Don’t just watch from afar, pre-order your vivo V70 and feel the concert energy closer than ever. Learn more about the vivo V70 on the vivo website.

LG InstaView™ leads Refrigerator Innovation since 2018 with its Patented Knok-to-View Design

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LG Electronics continues to transform the way Filipino households experience kitchen innovation with LG InstaView™ refrigerators, featuring the brand’s patented knock-to-view glass panel design that allows users to see inside without opening the door.

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LG InstaView™ is the patented refrigerator design that lets users see inside without opening the door

Glass panel illuminates with two quick knocks, reducing cold air loss

Available in French Door, Side-by-Side, and Bottom Freezer models in the Philippines

Available Models include RVF-X208MC, RVS-X238MC, RVS-G245PZ, and RJB-V127BG

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With two quick knocks, the sleek glass panel illuminates, letting homeowners check what’s inside their refrigerator instantly. By reducing the need to open the door, InstaView™ helps minimize cold air loss and supports better temperature retention for stored food.

Originally introduced globally as the next evolution of LG’s Door-in-Door innovation, InstaView™ has since become one of LG’s signature refrigerator technologies. Now available across select models in the Philippines, the feature blends everyday practicality with modern kitchen aesthetics.

Changhee Doh, Product Director of Home Solutions, LG Electronics Philippines, said, “LG InstaView™ reflects our commitment to meaningful innovation. It’s a simple idea with a real impact—allowing families to look inside their refrigerator instantly while helping maintain optimal cooling conditions.”

Designed for Modern Filipino Kitchens

In many Filipino homes, the refrigerator is one of the most frequently opened appliances in the kitchen. InstaView™ offers a more efficient way to check contents—whether it’s confirming ingredients for dinner, spotting beverages, or planning the next grocery run.

The illuminated panel adds both function and style, complementing contemporary kitchen interiors while offering everyday convenience.

Beyond the signature InstaView™ panel, LG refrigerators are also designed with features that support everyday convenience in the kitchen. Select models include an Auto Ice Maker, ensuring ice is always ready when needed, along with the SpacePlus™ Ice System, a built-in design that efficiently makes and stores ice while maximizing usable freezer space. To help maintain a clean and hygienic refrigerator environment, Hygiene Fresh deodorizes bacteria inside the fridge, while DoorCooling+ helps distribute cold air more evenly—including the shelves near the door—so beverages and frequently accessed items stay refreshingly cool.

Freshness and food preservation are also supported through features such as the Fresh Converter, which helps maintain optimal humidity to preserve the crispness of vegetables and fruits. Meanwhile, select models equipped with UVnano™ Water Filtration help sterilize bacteria from the dispenser nozzle, providing cleaner water for everyday hydration.

Available InstaView™ Models in the Philippines

LG InstaView™ refrigerators are available via the LG Online Brand Shop (OBS) and authorized LG dealers nationwide, bringing added convenience to everyday kitchen living.

They are currently available in the following refrigerator categories:

French Door

RVF-X208MC – 20.8 Cu. Ft. LG Black Glass InstaView™, French Door Fridge, Essence Matte Black

Side-by-Side

RVS-X238MC – 23.8 Cu. Ft. InstaView™ Side-by-Side Refrigerator with Ice & Water Dispenser

RVS-G245PZ – 24.5 Cu. Ft. InstaView™ Side-by-Side Refrigerator with Ice & Water Dispenser

Bottom Freezer

RJB-V127BG – 12.7 Cu. Ft. Objet Collection™ Bottom Freezer InstaView™ Smart Inverter Refrigerator with Auto Ice Maker in Beige Glass, this is a new addition to the InstaView™ series in a two‑door model

Each model integrates LG’s InstaView™ panel while offering distinct configurations suited for different kitchen layouts and household needs.

A Smarter Way to Preserve Freshness

By allowing users to check the contents without fully opening the door, InstaView™ supports more efficient cooling performance and helps maintain food freshness. The design reflects LG’s continued focus on blending innovation, energy efficiency, and everyday practicality.

From busy weekday mornings to weekend family gatherings, LG InstaView™ refrigerators offer a thoughtful way to manage food storage while enhancing kitchen aesthetics.