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Lifestyle

SM Supermalls wins ultimate seal of consumer approval

by Rodel Flordeliz
June 21, 2014
1 minute read

SM Supermalls clinched, for the second year, the Platinum in the Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand Award for the Shopping Mall category in the Philippines for 2014. As the ultimate seal of consumer approval, the Trusted Brand Award reflects SM Supermalls’ commitment to trustworthiness and credibility, quality, value, understanding of customer needs, innovation and social responsibility.

SM Supermalls adheres to basic tenets of shopping center management rooted in providing the highest level of service and delight to its shoppers which include well-curated local and global fashion brands through partnering with the world’s best retailers; a delectable mix of food tenants giving the market a taste of the best in the local and global scene; a wide array of entertainment options; awe-inspiring architectural eco-friendly designs and a warm ambience that allows shoppers from all walks of life to feel safe, comfortable and happy.

Lifestyle

KakaoTalk now available on Mac, launches Search Chat feature

by Rodel Flordeliz
June 21, 2014
1 minute read

For the first time, KakaoTalk’s desktop chat is now available to all Mac users. The beta version of KakaoTalk for Mac is available in English and Korean, with all the basic messaging features that KaTalkers love and rely on: full sync between mobile & Mac, friends list, chat rooms, emoticons, ability to receive files in any format (Word, Excel, photos, videos, etc.) and more. More features and updates (including search and the ability to send files) will be coming soon to Mac.

Lifestyle

True beachfront condo living at NAUTILUS

by Rodel Flordeliz
June 20, 2014
2 minutes read

A seaside home, opening up to the invigorating dawns and the tranquil, nostalgic sunsets that form an everyday spectacle at the West Philippine Sea; a tropical existence close to the beauty and rhythms of nature—such a vision of the perfect resort lifestyle is now within our reach thanks to Nautilus in Playa Calatagan Residences, Batangas.

Entertainment

Adam Levine Makes Film Debut IN “BEGIN AGAIN”

by Rodel Flordeliz
June 20, 2014
2 minutes read

Although he’s no stranger to the camera, having been a coach on the NBC show “The Voice” for several seasons, and making his small screen acting debut on the hit FX Drama “American Horror Story,” music star ADAM LEVINE has never tried dramatic acting until he was approached by John Carney to be part of the upcoming movie “Begin Again.”

“I was honored just to be asked, and right off the bat I fell in love with the script. To have John believe in me is really exciting,” says Levine. “John saw something in me that was this character Dave– whether that is flattering or not, I can’t tell, but I would not have considered doing a film unless I was really connected to the material. I love John’s tone – he is a musician, and I think his sensibilities are those of a musician so we get along famously.”

Entertainment

Another Round for ‘Cock’ and a new ‘Rabbit Hole’ for Red Turnip’s Second Season

by Rodel Flordeliz
June 20, 2014
2 minutes read

Making a mark in the Philippine theater scene, Red Turnip theather compose of five actors (Ana Abad Santos, Topper Fabregas, Jenny Jamora, Cris Villonco and Rem Zamora) come up with a maiden season that would re-introduce Philippine audiences to the straight play while putting their own stamp on the theatrical experience. From the “bruising and honest take on modern day relationships (Closer) to the biting comedy about sexual identity (Cock), Red Turnip is back to kickstart its second season with the 2007 Pulitzer Prize winner, “Rabbit Hole”. Written by David Lindsay-Abaire, “Rabbit Hole” was a Broadway hit that garnered several Tony nominations and a win for its lead actress, Cynthia Nixon. Rabbit Hole was then adapted into a critically-acclaimed filmwith Nicole Kidman in 2010 and earned her an Oscar nomination for Best Actress.