Evo & Grace: The WanderLusts

Rep. Angelina “Helen” Tan, district representative of Quezon (4th district), has filed House Bill No. 7934, “AN ACT TO PROTECT FILIPINOS FROM THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF TRANS-FATTY ACIDS” or the Trans Fat Free Philippines Act on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. Rep. Tan highlighted in her explanatory note the need to have an integrated and comprehensive approach to ensure that all Filipinos are health literate, provided with healthy living conditions, and protected from hazards and risks that could affect their health. Rep. Tan who spearheaded the passage of Republic Act No. 11223 or the Universal Health Care Act in 2019, now seeks to eliminate trans fat as part of “a healthcare model that provides all Filipinos access to a comprehensive set of quality and cost-effective, promotive, preventive, curative, rehabilitative and palliative health services without causing financial hardship and prioritizes the needs of the population who cannot afford such services.”   The proposed legislatio...

As an initiative to introduce the younger listeners to the generation-defining anthems that conquered the airwaves for almost two decades, Sony Music Philippines and 6cyclemind are finally releasing the special compilation, Sige, I-cover Mo Lang! Project today, October 28 (Friday), on Spotify and other streaming platforms worldwide. More importantly, it brings a great opportunity for new artists to breakout in the music scene. The covers record, which features shortlisted entries from music fans remaking select hits from 6cyclemind’s acclaimed pop-rock catalog, contains three tracks that were rearranged and given a fresh new spin to contrast or complement with the band’s distinct sound. Released as digital singles a few months earlier, Bianca’s “ Biglaan ” and Twenty-Nine Eleven’s “ I ” took creative liberties in terms of arrangement and interpretation, but retained the original’s melodic sensibilities as a way to preserve and recognize its timeless appeal. To date, Bianca’s version of...

The holidays are here! You know what that means — time to collect your holiday stamps from The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (CBTL)! This season, CBTL is warming hearts, one cup at a time by giving customers a holiday stamp with every drink purchase in-store. Collect 12 holiday stamps to get the 2021 Giving Journal or 18 holiday stamps to get the limited edition holiday tumbler. The Giving Journal Plan out your year with our 2021 Giving Journal. It’s compact and lightweight and features a minimalist design in three different colors--Quartz Pink, Teal, and Purple. For the first time ever, this year’s journal is fully customizable. You can start with the month of your choice, scribble away, and design your story with our cool stickers. Plus, you can avail of exclusive discounts and offers in all our stores nationwide using the coupons included inside. Each 2021 Giving Journal redeemed is for the benefit of the Real LIFE Foundation. Real LIFE Foundation is a Philippine nongovernm...

BELIEVING that arts education and appreciation should begin at a young age, the Cultural Center of the Philippines launches a month-long online creative expression biennale for children this November 2020. Dubbed “Arts eXpress: CCP Children’s Biennale,” the series of events aims to encourage and develop creativity and artistic expression in children, create new works/activities to focus on children’s appreciation and value for the arts, and engage the participation of the guardians and parents in sustaining the appreciation for the arts. The biennale will kick off on October 31, 4pm, via the CCP Facebook Page, with a short program led by CCP chairperson Margie Moran-Floirendo, VP-artistic director Chris Millado and board member Nikki Junia. It will be followed by the pre-opening events, starting with Tricks and Musical Treats: A PPO Family Concert at 4:20pm. Dubbed “A Virtual Adventure in Camp Melodia,” the annual orchestra appreciation concert for children and families moves to the ...

Australian pop sensation Guy Sebastian has finally released his highly anticipated ninth studio album, T.R.U.T.H. on all digital platforms worldwide via Sony Music. The hitmaker behind the chart-topper “Angels Brought Me Here,” which dominated the music charts in the Philippines and across the globe in the 2000s, is the first to admit that his latest album delivers a deeper, more profound take on personal and communal experiences and struggles in life, love and everything in between. The album has so far spawned multiple singles before it dropped officially last week, including “Before I Go,” which opened up several overseas market for the Aussie solo act and peaked at No. 1 on Netherlands iTunes charts, and “Choir,” which went on to become Sebastian’s biggest radio single in Australia to date. The latter, a multi-ARIA-Award-winning, 3x Platinum-certified single, is Sebastian's crowning achievement: a deeply personal tribute that won Song of The Year at the 2019 ARIA Awards....

Christmas comes early to SM Appliance Center as it brings holiday cheer with its Christmas In October Sale. You can get as much as up to a 60% discount on selected items, as well as Buy 1 Get 1 select offers until November 3, 2020 for cash/straight payment, installment offers with 0% interest and pay up to 3 months later with BDO and other major credit cards.  There are family entertainment centers that will bring the cinema-experience to your home, energy saving inverter air conditioners to refresh the air in your room and high performance washing machines to help make all your laundry chores a breeze. SM Appliance Center's stylish inverter refrigerators which not only keep your ingredients fresh and odor free but also make your home energy efficient and elegant looking. Durable and versatile ovens are also best kitchen partners for family dinners. C heck out other items on sale and view our complete catalogue at SM  . You can shop and order these items at all SM A...

IN this time when social gatherings are prohibited, the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra finds an alternative way to bring classical music to the Filipino audiences through the PPO Chamber Music Concert, slated on October 30, 2020 (Friday), 8pm, streamed via the CCP and PPO Facebook Pages and CCP YouTube Channel. Maestro Yoshikazu Fukumura, PPO music director and principal conductor, has carefully programmed a chamber concert series that highlights the different instruments of the orchestra while performing music composed for small ensembles. For the October concert, the repertoire focuses on string instruments.  For the first part of the program, PPO concertmaster and violinist Dino Akira Decena and cellist Giancarlo Gonzales will perform VIOLIN AND CELLO DUO OP. 6 No. 1 by Franz Anton Hoffmeister. Violinist Jose Carlo Tuazon, violinist Berny Dulce Payte, cellist Giuseppe Diestro, and double bassist Ariston Payte III will play SONATA FOR 2 VIOLINS, CELLO AND DOUBLE BASS NO...