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. Mariinsky Ballet principal dancers Kimin Kim and Renata Shakirova Ballet Manila’s Pearl Year Performance Season reaches a spectacular finale with the highly anticipated production of Don Quixote, featuring Mariinsky Ballet principal dancers Kimin Kim and Renata Shakirova. Taking on the role of Basilio, this marks Kim’s first ever performance in the Philippines.  Following her triumphant performance in Ballet Manila’s “Giselle” last year, Shakirova returns to perform the role of Kitri. Kim is the first foreign male principal dancer in Mariinsky Ballet’s illustrious history, a groundbreaking achievement in the Russian ballet world. Born in Seoul, South Korea, he was introduced to ballet at the age of 10 when his mother, a composer, encouraged him to pursue the art. He trained under former Mariinsky soloists Margarita Kullik and Vladimir Kim at the Korea National University of Arts, refining his technique in the Vaganova method. His exceptional talent quickly gained international re...

  The country’s newest Tongits provider, GameZone, successfully ended the historic 5-day Tongits tournament in the Philippines, the GameZone Tablegame Champions Cup (GTCC): Summer Showdown, held from June 12 to 15 in Makati City, with public streaming schedule from June 24 to 28 on the GameZone Facebook page. Tongits players gathered on stage for the GameZone Tablegame Champions Cup (GTCC): Summer Showdown The GTCC: Summer Showdown is the first-ever Tongits tournament of its in the country, offering an exciting experience by integrating both in-app and on-ground Tongits gameplay, with a prize pool of 10 million pesos. The tournament was joined by 135 elite Tongits players from across the country who qualified through the Tongits Free Multi-Table Tournament, which ran from April 25 to May 16. Players were randomly grouped and battled for the three spots in the final showdown. On the final day, the remaining top three players battled head-to-head in a 100-round Tongits championship g...

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[17 June 2025] As part of its 25th anniversary celebration, value mobile brand TNT is giving back to subscribers with the launch of its Anibersaya Raffle promo offering exciting prizes, such as a brand-new Next Generation Toyota Tamaraw, a year's supply of data, smartphones like iPhones, exciting cash prizes, and more! Running from June 17 to July 31, the TNT Anibersaya Raffle promo lets new and existing TNT subscribers to earn and accumulate raffle entries with every subscription to selected data promos via all channels, including sari-sari stores, e-wallets, online stores, and accredited retailers nationwide. Join by texting ANIBERSAYA to 5858 To join the raffle, subscribers must simply text ‘ANIBERSAYA’ to 5858.  Eligible TNT subscribers will earn 1 raffle entry with every subscription to selected promos with one-day validity; 2 raffle entries with every subscription to selected promos with 2- and 3-day validity; and 5 raffle entries with every subscription to select...

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  The future of basketball is bright as ArenaPlus, the country’s best sportsbook, partnered with coach Richard Del Rosario to empower coaches and leaders at The Champions Class, a coaching clinic on June 9-10, 2025 in Muntinlupa City. A group photo with the participants during Day 1 of The Champions Class. The 2-day conference featured some of the greatest coaches in basketball history with championship titles under their leadership. Tim Cone, Sean Chambers, and Jong Uichico, who are experienced coaches, presented an informative class to mentors, including both aspirants and experienced coaches. The event's purpose is to shape tomorrow's basketball stars. Learning from the key speakers, the participants were able to gather a meaningful recipe for molding young athletes through effective coaching skills. Coach Richard Del Rosario giving his opening remarks Coach Tim Cone sharing his knowledge on effective coaching strategies In addition, Ar...

  This June, The Manila Hotel invites guests to indulge in a selection of memorable dining experiences, from lavish buffets and elegant set menus to seasonal promotions and exclusive discounts. Festive Feasts at Café Ilang-Ilang Mark two special holidays, Philippine Independence on June 12 and Manila Day on June 24, with a flavorful celebration at Café Ilang-Ilang. The acclaimed restaurant’s enhanced Filipino buffet station features traditional favorites that pay homage to the country’s rich culinary heritage. Regular buffet rates apply. Celebrate Father’s Day on June 15 with a global culinary spread perfect for the whole family, promising an international feast served in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Fathers dining on this day will receive complimentary sugar cookies as a token of appreciation. Regular buffet rates apply. Champagne Room’s June Highlights Create lasting memories this Father’s Day with a specially curated set menu, available from June 13 to 15. Priced at Php 5,98...

    Philippines, 13 June 2025 – Opella. This Global Fatty Liver Day (June 13), Essentiale, the #1 liver care brand from Opella, is calling attention to a health crisis silently gripping the Philippines. Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD) is on the rise, yet it remains one of the least understood and most ignored threats to Filipino well-being. Nearly 20 million Filipinos are at risk of MAFLD — a condition commonly misunderstood as being alcohol-related but is, in fact, driven by poor diets, lack of exercise, chronic stress, and underlying conditions like obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. Today, 9 out of 10 obese individuals and 7 out of 10 diabetics in the country are vulnerable to liver deterioration. Alarmingly, the average age of fatty liver sufferers has dropped to just 38 years old. Globally, fatty liver disease has reached epidemic proportions. As of 2023, it impacts 30% of adults worldwide, [1] which is expected to rise above 50% b...

    1.   (L-R) CCIP VP of information and public affairs Denice Sy, president Christine Reyes, with panelists Betsy Baking, Robbie Aligada, Tats Cruz, Nicole Morales, and Third Domingo, and CCIP EVP of internal affairs Jackie Lim In an afternoon of bold insights and creative energy, the Chamber of Cosmetics Industry of the Philippines (CCIP) successfully hosted its 2nd General Membership Meeting (GMM) with the theme “Advertising Minds: An Advertising Forum.” Held at World Trade Center, the forum brought together some of the country’s most respected leaders in advertising to share strategies and perspectives on building brands in today’s ever-evolving beauty and personal care landscape. The event was hosted by Meilyn de Guzman of Fresh Innovations Marketing Corporation and spearheaded by Roberta Estacion of Harem, Inc., who currently heads the CCIP Programs Committee. Moderating the panel discussion was Denice Sy, chief sales & marketing officer of Ever Bilena ...

  The newest logo of DigiPlus’ youngest gaming platform – GameZone. The game just got better and bolder as DigiPlus’ youngest brand, GameZone, gathered some of the country’s renowned media delegates, charismatic influencers, bloggers and distinguished guests for its grand launch on May 28, 2025. Vice Ganda greeting the GameZone family during the brand’s grand launch. Introducing GameZone’s redefined and elevated new logo, more seamless user interface, and the first-ever brand ambassador, Asia’s Phenomenal Unkabogable Superstar, Vice Ganda– the groundbreaking event surel y hits the mark of another level of ganda! Mr. Jasper Vicencio, president of GameZone, revealed the new design of GameZone’s logo, explaining how it represents the brand’s journey. He also emphasized the brand’s goal of building a community within the players. In his speech, Mr. Vicencio extended his gratitude to media partners and guests for their unwavering support for the said event. He recognized the attendees...

    The Manila Hotel proudly adds another accolade to its legacy of excellence, having received the Rising Star Award from Trip.com at the recently concluded Envision 2025 Global Partner Conference held in Shanghai, China. The prestigious event brought together hospitality and tourism leaders from around the world, honoring outstanding performance and forward-thinking partnerships in the global travel industry.   Bestowed upon properties that demonstrate exceptional growth, guest satisfaction, and service excellence, the Rising Star Award shines a spotlight on The Manila Hotel’s growing visibility on the Trip.com platform and its sustained efforts to elevate the guest experience. The recognition marks a significant milestone in the hotel’s dedication to blending heritage with modern hospitality.   “We are honored and humbled to receive the Rising Star Award from Trip.com,” said Marvin Kim Tan, vice president for sales and marketing of The Manila Hotel. “This recogni...