Witness Extraordinary with ‘Rocketman’ at SM Cinema

Some of may have grown up listening to his catchy songs, some may just be about to discover his musical brilliance. Either way, it’s hard to find someone who has never heard the name, Elton John – see this icon’s biopic, Rocketman and see his story and the story behind his music in the big screen. Rocketman comes out in SM Cinema theatres this month!

Elton John has been defying norms and performing songs at a theatrical grandeur ever since he started his career in 1962. Since then, he has written music that have spanned generations such as “Your Song”, “Skyline Pigeon”, “Tiny Dancer” and “Candle in the Wind” among others.

His biopic, Rocketman, whose title is based on another one of his famous songs, follows the colorful life and musical career of pop culture icon, Elton John, as he navigates the musical world. Featuring his time as a prodigy of the Royal Academy of Music and his musical partnership with Bernie Taupin, Rocketman will show us that being different is not so bad after all.

Fans of Elton John don’t need to worry about missing this movie because there is always SM Cinema for you, wherever you are! With 64 branches nationwide, SM Cinema offers accessibility at an affordable price – perfect for the ultimate family or barkada bonding! So get ready to sing along to the classic Elton John songs in SM Cinema theatres across the country and marvel at the life of one of the world’s best-selling rock idols.

Catch Rocketman starting June 19 at any of the SM Cinema branches nationwide. Book your tickets through the website, www.smcinema.com or download the SM Cinema mobile app. 

You can also follow /SMCinema on Facebook and @SM_Cinema on Instagram for updates. Satisfy your cravings at Snack Time, the official food concessionaire of SM Cinema, which offers a wide array of snacks like popcorn, hotdogs and burgers to complement your movie watching experience. Follow /SnackTimeOfficial on Facebook for more information.

5 Ways Parents Can Help their Kids Enjoy School

Kids are now back in school, and no one is more excited than the parents who love to see their children learn and grow. However, some children can experience uneasiness especially when they’re meeting new teachers and classmates. 

As parents, you can manage your kids’ anxieties during this period with these five tips from Lamoiyan Corporation’s Licealiz in case your children are concerned when they go to school.   

Adjust their sleeping schedule ahead of time

As summer break may have changed your child’s body clock, it’s best to help them adjust their sleeping schedule at least one week before the first day of school. Minimize their TV watching, gadget usage, or outdoor playtime and let them understand that they need to sleep early for school. That way, their body clock has started to adjust, which prevents them from having a hard time waking up especially if their class is in the morning. 

Send them to school on first few days

First day of school with new classmates and teacher can be a little intimidating to your kids, so ensure to free your time to send them to school. Their anxiety in going to a different environment can be eased off if someone familiar is around. 

Encourage them to make friends

One way to get your kid comfortable especially if they feel anxious on the first day of school is to encourage them to make new friends. According to a study by University of Virginia in 2017, making friends is critical for children to enjoy school and learning. Not only does it alleviate their back to school blues, but it also gives them better mental health in times of problems like social anxiety in the future.

Prepare a night before

It’s easier to go to school especially in the morning if your kids’ things are already set a night before. As a parent, it’s our duty help our children like ironing their uniform, checking their backpacks, or preparing their baon at least a night before. It also lessens the preparation time needed in the morning if the items are all set beforehand.  

Protect them from common ailments

Schools may be the second home for our kids, but it does not mean they are free from common ailments when they’re away from the parents. Aside from keeping them healthy to prevent colds and flu from their classmates, there’s also a common problem occurring in schools you must watch out for – head lice infestation.

A medical check-up by the Department of Education Health and Nutrition of over 3 million public school students showed that 436,325 of them had pediculosis (head lice infestation), making it one of the leading health problems and causes of absenteeism in public schools in the country. 

Lamoiyan Corporation’s Licealiz Head Lice Treatment Shampoo, through the Kilusang Kontra Kuto (movement against head lice), a coalition of health professionals, industry experts and parents composed of the Department of Education, University of the Philippines College of Public Health (UPCH), Drugstores Association of the Philippines (DSAP), and Mommy Bloggers Philippines, aim to promote the correct way of preventing and treating head lice infestation. 

Licealiz effectively kills lice and nits after two weeks if used twice a week and prevents lice infestation from recurring if used once a week. That way, your child is safe from head lice infestation, especially when they interact with other kids.

While the kids are young and have yet to explore on their own, it’s our duty as parents to guide them to a more enjoyable and healthier back to school season.

To know more about Licealiz Head Lice Treatment Shampoo, visit www.facebook.com/licealiz.

Tanduay Declared World’s Number One Rum for Second Straight Year

Tanduay remains the world’s industry leader when it comes to rum. For the second straight year, the 165-year-old Filipino brand has stayed in the No.1 seat and outperformed other foreign rum brands in the latest report released by Drinks International.

“This is a milestone not just for Tanduay, but for the Philippines as well. This shows that that Filipino craftsmanship is truly world-class,” said Lucio “Bong” Tan, Jr., president and chief operating officer, Tanduay Distillers, Inc.

Drinks International, a global spirits market think tank, released this month its Ranking of the World’s Million-Case Spirits Brands for 2019. Annually, it releases industry updates and rankings of brands that record volumes of a million 9-litre cases or above the previous year. There were 153 brands surveyed from last year.

“The two horse-race between Bacardi and Tanduay seems to be a thing of the past, with the later boasting an additional 3M cases in 2019,” the report said.

The report further indicated that, “the major players in the rum category do seem to be in a more powerful state than they were 12 months ago.”

Tan, under whose leadership saw the growth of Tanduay as a global brand, said: “Our people rose to the challenge and worked even harder. Exports expanded as far as the US, Europe, and Asia. We have also embarked on high profile marketing initiatives. Today we are reaping the fruits of our hard work. We have once again maintained our stature as the world’s number one rum.”

Tanduay shared the announcement during a media conference held at Century Park Hotel Manila on June 15, 2019.  During the same media conference, Tanduay announced its partnership with the city of Bacolod in staging the first Rum Festival in the Philippines. The week-long celebration, which will run from Aug. 17 to Aug. 24, 2019, pays homage to the city’s sugarcane industry.

The Lion King musical child actor JJ Dolor announced as new World Vision ambassador

Promising Filipino singing 12-year old stage-actor Julien Joshua “JJ” Millanes Dolor, was unveiled as World Vision’s newest and youngest ambassador for children in the Philippines.

In photo during the contract signing are (from left): Mr. Jun Godornes - World Vision Resource Development Director, Mr. Rommel Fuerte – World Vision Executive Director, and JJ Dolor – World Vision Ambassador with his family.

Dolor captivated many-a-heart and followers with his highly acclaimed portrayal of “Young Simba” in the hit Disney musical classic The Lion King, produced by Cassel Group in association with Disney Theatrical Productions, which successfully toured in Asia including the Philippines and the gala premier in Singapore last 2018.

Inspired by World Vision’s work for fellow children, Dolor offers his passion and influence as a platform to inspire thousands of Filipino children through World Vision‘s work and advocacy.

“It is in my heart to help. A lot of kids nowadays belong to broken families. Through World Vision, I want to let them know how much Jesus loves them. I hope to be God’s instrument of change in their lives”, shared Dolor.

Signing the agreement with World Vision leaders as the new Celebrity Ambassador for Children last May 27, Dolor is hoped to fit the bill as a credible champion and voice for fellow children, especially those living in vulnerable and poor conditions in the country. World Vision, for more than 60 years, has been committed to uplift thousands of lives through its community-based programs touching on improving the children’s well being.

“We are excited to have JJ Dolor as our Ambassador for the children. We are grateful for his commitment to support us in various projects that will bless the children in our communities,” said Ms. Precious Basco, donor care manager of World Vision in the Philippines.

Born and raised in Davao, Dolor believes that this milestone happened for a reason. In a recent interview with a local daily paper, Dolor shared his thoughts, “Whatever talent that God gives you, use it to glorify Him. Thanks to my parents who always reminded me that it is never about me or my talent, but it is always about God's purposes for me”.

World Vision Philippines, through its Ambassadorship program, aims to widen its reach and influence so that more will be involved in making a difference in the lives of today’s generation --- one child, one community at a time.



About World Vision

World Vision is a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. World Vision serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

MAKATI SHANGRI-LA MANILA : Celebrates Global Wellness Day 2019

Makati Shangri-la Manila said YES to Wellness! Supporting the GREAT to be Well Movement in style.

This year, Makati Shangri-La, Manila strongly advocates wellness by launching a campaign, GREAT to be Well, on Global Wellness Day, June 8, 2019.  Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts around the world are inviting guests, colleagues, and communities to say “Yes to Wellness” in this international celebration of holistic health and well-being.

Last Saturday was an awesome experience for me and my daughter. We’re so happy to be part of Makati Shangri-La, Manila's GREAT to be Well Movement with Coaches Jim and Toni Saret. Totally a BLAST! It was a day with loads of fun! With lots of learning, challenging workout plus super exciting prizes that was given away.

It was good to see amazing people of different ages, sizes and shapes. Giving their best to follow the steps and all the movements without a fuss.

I missed the yoga class marathon for some errands. At 10:00am, we're still able to have a taste of  some healthy breakfast before we proceed to the sweating room. But kidding aside, it was the best "sweat day" of my life. 


Around 10:00 am, we're able to join the Dance Fitness Marathon. It was open for all ages, that's why my daughter joined me on the dance floor. The energy of the crowd was contagious, made really enjoy the workout.

Even Executive Chef Canuti and Hotel Manager, Udo Wittich joined the dance workout. Aren't they stunning?

To cap off each of these experiences, Executive Chef Nicola Canuti’s team served nourishing snacks and a healthy lunch. The food were all appetizing yet absolutely healthy.

Coaches Jim and Toni Saret discussed and focused about the power of holistic nutrition to heal our body. I learned how plant based food can heal our body. So interesting, just got some new discoveries today. 

Chef did a demonstration and discussion of the importance of juicing and how it can help lose weight, fight cancer and heal our body from within.

Here's the most challenging part , circuit +groupX challenge experience. I watched the circuit flow and decided to go for the pound workout instead. It was an hour of circuit training or an hour of exciting mash-up class of your choice.

I had this awesome first time experience of Pound workout. We used two drum sticks for the entire workout. By putting effort on hitting the sticks together and hitting the floor, I really felt the intense energy around the area. Truly, another day to remember.

And beside me was my blue Hydro Flask, an ever reliable tumbler for my fresh cold water. Because anytime time of the day, we have to stay hydrated. Bringing water with us can save us time from de-hydration especially with this real hot season.

Several generous brands also showed their support for this wellness advocacy as participants enjoyed special raffle prizes from Under Armour, Hydro Flask, Garmin, Anker, Eufy, Novuhair, Bewell-C, Dr. Kong Philippines, Johnson Fitness, Atsui and Pili Beauty. The exciting raffle prizes made the experience even more awesome.

Makati Shangri-La, Manila’s GREAT to be Well program is an exciting journey for all.  Wellness retreats, inspirational talks, tennis tournaments, other fitness challenges and classes will continue until September, in observation of World Wellness Weekend.

To learn more about the “GREAT to be Well” Movement and #MakatiShangriLaExperience, guests may follow Makati Shangri-La on facebook.com/MakatiShangriLa and @MakatiShangriLa on Instagram.

GOLDILOCKS : Dad, Our Very Own Superhero

Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. From policemen that keep us safe to teachers that help us learn new and exciting things. A Hero will always be there to look out for us. However, there is one hero that trumps them all, A hero that is ours, and ours alone, that of course is our very own Father. One that looks after us well into our adult years. A hero that has sacrificed so much for us yet asks for nothing in return.

Much like the hero that our dads are, Goldilocks, the country’s number one bakeshop aims to show their appreciation by introducing their Father’s Day Triple Delight Greeting Cake topped off with special Father’s Day themed Cake toppers.   

Treat the hero in your life with Goldilocks’ Father’s Day Triple Delight Greeting Cake, a decadent masterpiece made with layers of delicious chocolate, vanilla , and mocha chiffon cake which is then filled with luscious chocolate and vanilla cream icing and is iced with sweet chocolate frosting and vanilla icing and is finally adorned with intricate Father’s day themed chocolate toppers that show how much we love and care for our fathers.

Give back to the hero in your life with Goldilocks Father’s Day Triple Delight Greeting Cake! Grab these and other Father’s Day gifts at any Goldilocks Bakeshop nationwide! For more information, you may also follow Goldilocks on Twitter or Instagram at @GoldilocksPH, on the Goldilocks Facebook page, or at the official Goldilocks website at www.goldilocks.com.ph

GOLDILOCKS : The Benefits of Baon

As the start of the school year quickly approaches, we are reminded of the days when we brought “baon” instead of buying food from the cafeteria, often times, we did it because it was a cheaper and easier alternative than to spend our hard earned allowance on goods bought at school. 

However, this custom does not merely end in school, even when we enter the professional world, bringing baon and tasty snacks will always be a common occurrence. 

With the Filipino habit of snacking in mind, Goldilocks, the country’s number one bakeshop is happy to introduce a yummy solution for any snack conundrum with Goldilocks’ Baon-the-Go campaign! 

Treat yourself to a plethora of delicious treats with Goldilocks’ Baon-the-Go. A collection of yummy snacks which range from delicious Banana, Blueberry and Dark Chocolate Chip Muffins, Filling Caramel Pusong Mamon, and Classic Goldilocks Brownies all of which are guaranteed to fill your snacking fix!

Give your daily baon a sweet kick with Goldilocks Baon-the-Go! Grab these and other snacks at Golidlocks stores nationwide!

For more information, you may also follow Goldilocks on Twitter or Instagram at @GoldilocksPH, on the Goldilocks Facebook page, or at the official Goldilocks website at www.goldilocks.com.ph