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7-Eleven, everyone’s favorite convenience store, is excited to introduce its Snack for Cash E-Raffle Promo featuring two of its famous treats: the Big Bite Hotdog and the 7-Fresh Siopao, with a glowing chance to win big time cash prizes weekly. Indulging on Big Bite Hotdog or 7-Fresh Siopao in the middle of a busy day just hits the perfect spot for a filling treat. From October 25, 2023 to January 9, 2024, customers simply need to buy their preferred Big Bite or 7-Fresh Siopao snacks, scan the QR code, and provide their details to submit their entry. They will also enjoy having twice the entries per scan when they use the CLiQQ app to pay for their purchase. In week 1-7 from October 25 to December 12, sixteen (16) lucky snackers will get a chance to win in the weekly draw: ● Ten (10) winners of P10,000 each, ● Five (5) winners of P25,000 each, ● One (1) winner of P50,000 each. For the exciting grand draw on week 8-11 from December 13 to January 9, ten (10) special winners will each rec...

When you think of Disney+, the first images that come to mind are animated classics, family-friendly series, and superheroes. Not always! Get ready for Disney+’s fourth annual “Hallowstream” — the first in the Philippines — since launching in November 2017. Disney+ has a library of spine-tingling, hair-raising, and blood-curdling horror and scary movies that’ll satisfy your horror genre craving this Halloween. Whether you're a fan of the supernatural, psychological thrillers, or classic monsters, Disney+ has something to offer every horror aficionado. Sure, lists are contentious—especially movie lists. What is one man’s best film ever may be a rotten tomato for another. Horror films, however, have a universal goal: to scare the wits out of you — and they often succeed in doing that with jump scares and memorable, horrifying characters. Here’s our list of the 5 scariest scenes from recent films in the horror genre: The introduction of The Mother in Barbarian Georgina Campbell as T...

Get ready for another exciting event! The highly anticipated District Car Boot Sale Sports & Celebrity Edition is set to take place from October 27 to 29, bringing a delightful fusion of sports, showbiz personalities, special finds, and gourmet delights at the Greenfield District! District Car Boot Sale Sports & Celebrity Edition For three exciting days, Greenfield Development Corporation (GDC) brings together some of the country’s sports and showbiz personalities, right in the middle of the metro, in a community where you’ll find wide open green spaces for residents and visitors to enjoy-jog around, walk your dogs, stroll with your family, get-together at our outdoor events and our al fresco dining – the Greenfield District! “This event is proof of our company’s commitment to promote health and wellness. We show our support by featuring some of our local athletes who have given honor and continuously strive to give honor to our country by exceling in their chosen sports and in...

GrabFood Philippines makes the search for plant-based food options easier for vegans, health buffs, and anyone interested in adopting a healthier lifestyle with the launch of Grab Green – a new food category on the app exclusively featuring restaurants offering an array of plant-based culinary creations. In its 2022 Food and Grocery Trends Report, Grab revealed that healthy and plant-based alternatives are no longer a niche interest in the Philippines. In fact, two out of five Filipinos have explored plant-based alternatives in the six months leading to the publication of the report. The demand for healthier food items on Grab has also increased by 12 percent from 2019 to 2022, showing a stronger desire among Filipino consumers to adopt healthier diets. Despite the growing appreciation of Filipinos for healthier food options, Filipino actress, content creator, and meditation teacher Maxene Magalona shared in her recent mini-vlog that it can still be challenging for vegans like her to l...

There's an age-old saying that a photo can tell a thousand stories. Multi-awarded journalist Atom Araullo doesn’t just document moments around him, he gets deep into it by immersing and familiarizing himself with his surroundings and the people living in it. Multi-awarded journalist Atom Araullo always immerses himself in his experiences to understand the experiences of everyday people. Since starting his career as a reporter in 2004, Atom caught the attention of Filipino viewers with his compelling reportage and hard-hitting interviews. He also has an acting background, which has helped fuel his passion for storytelling. “I spend a lot of time in the field to see what’s happening, get to know the people that I cover, and deepen my understanding about their experiences. I love sharing what I’ve learned through the stories and images that I create,” Atom says. Atom wants to tell so many stories, and the Xiaomi 13T enables him to captures masterpieces in sight. Atom adds that he al...

Make the whole place shimmer! Bejewel with your sparkling outfits and diamond eye looks because the storm is coming. SM Cinema is set to bring an immersive, breathtaking, and the ultimate cinematic experience to the Filo Swifties with the much-awaited film Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour. Witness the Music Industry herself make more marks in the history of music with her record- breaking concert, now on a film and is set to break even more records in the box office with Miss Americana’s fans all excited to sing their hearts out. We know too well that a week is not enough. Mark your calendars now because SM Cinema made sure that you won’t miss Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour. The film will be showing simultaneously worldwide in four schedules: October 13-15, October 19-22, October 26-29, and November 2-5. So get your Swiftie friends and prepare your friendship bracelets ahead! Experience the concert with a wide-eyed gaze. Immerse yourself and experience the once in a lifetime phenomenon on th...

The maddest sale from the leading smart devices provider, HONOR Philippines, is here! You can get a FREE HONOR phone when you buy select HONOR devices during the TikTok Friday Madness Sale ( https://bit.ly/3IMaizo ) on October 20, 2023 from 12NN to 6PM! “This is the very first time we are doing this and we’re very excited as to how consumers and our HONOR fans will receive this. It is not everyday that you see a tech brand having this promo and the best thing about it is, this is just the beginning! In the coming weeks, expect more and bigger deals from us,” said Stephen Cheng, Vice President of HONOR Philippines. One of HONOR’s hero products, HONOR 70 5G, is the first one you can buy to receive a FREE phone. Get it for just Php 26,990 and receive a FREE HONOR X7 worth Php 9,990! HONOR X8 worth Php 12,990 will also give you a FREE HONOR X6 worth Php 6,990. Last but not the least, a FREE HONOR X8 worth Php 12,990 awaits you when you purchase an HONOR MagicBook X 14, priced at Php 29,990...

Content creators and celebrities often share their daily dose of comical skits, life hacks, and shopping ‘budols.’ But aside from spreading entertainment, some of them also took immediate action to help protect netizens’ hard-earned money from being stolen through fun and educational videos. Top social media stars partnered with leading finance super app GCash to help spread awareness on e-wallet phishing scams, one of the most rampant cybercrimes in the country. ● Joshua Garcia and the different e-wallet phishing scams GCash endorser Joshua Garcia takes the helm in spreading awareness in social media, sharing how e-wallet phishing scams could come in the form of 1) fake portals in non-PAGCOR accredited gambling sites, 2) fraudsters who claim to be from GCash saying your account is on hold, and 3) fake rewards. ● Spotting the red flags with Saab Magalona, Chinkee Tan and Ayn Bernos Red flags are warning signs that may indicate unhealthy relationships, but they also extend to every day,...

 Joaquin Phoenix takes the crown. Watch the new trailer for Napoleon, from acclaimed director Ridley Scott, and starring Academy Award® winner Joaquin Phoenix as Napoleon and Vanessa Kirby as Josephine. The highly anticipated action epic opens in cinemas November 29. Also in IMAX.  Watch the new trailer: [embed]https://youtu.be/5_MqPrAZpCM[/embed]  Joaquin Phoenix is Napoleon Bonaparte in Napoleon About Napoleon Napoleon is a spectacle-filled action epic that details the checkered rise and fall of the iconic French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, played by Oscar®-winner Joaquin Phoenix. Against a stunning backdrop of large-scale filmmaking orchestrated by legendary director Ridley Scott, the film captures Bonaparte's relentless journey to power through the prism of his addictive, volatile relationship with his one true love, Josephine, showcasing his visionary military and political tactics against some of the most dynamic practical battle sequences ever filmed. Directed...

SM Supermalls began the first of 84 Christmas Tree lighting ceremonies to usher in the holiday season at SM Aura with “Ilaw at Ligaya” a modern Filipino spectacle featuring a Pinoy-themed fashion show set to Pinoy carols and beats by Pinoypela, ROFG and Prestige Band. Leading the lighting ceremony of a giant Capiz parol and a bedecked 33-foot Christmas tree were Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano, SM Supermalls President Steven Tan and SM Engineering Design and Development President Hans Sy Jr. “Ngayong taon, inaanyayahan namin kayong lahat na mahal naming pamilyang Pilipino na ipagdiwang ang pagbibigayan at saya ng tunay na Pasko dito sa SM. Hihintayin naming kayo at ang mga mahal ninyo ngayong nga araw ng ilaw at liwanag!” Tan shared. From eco-friendly ornaments incorporating rattan, raffia, abaca and buri that adorn the tree and mall décor, to the glittering curtain of LED lights that brighten the halls, this year’s holiday display at SM Aura is especially meaningful and unique. Taking...

   The wait is over!  Netflix’s Geeked , the ultimate destination for all things genre entertainment, is back with our third annual Geeked Week. Brace yourselves for an epic week-long virtual celebration filled with debuts, news, first looks, behind-the-scenes secrets, merch drops, and more fun surprises from your favorite series, films, animation and games.  Kicking off on Monday, November 6 (aka Stranger Things Day) and running through Sunday, November 12, Geeked Week is the home for the hottest updates on 3 Body Problem, Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Brothers Sun, Damsel, Devil May Cry, Leave The World Behind, Rebel Moon, Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft, and even more jaw-dropping reveals. And we’re kicking the sneak peeks off today with our epic trailer: WATCH THE OFFICIAL TRAILER HERE [embed]https://youtu.be/uDa0ckx2OQ0[/embed] Facebook  |  Instagram  |  X Stay glued to GeekedWeek.com because we're about to drop announcements and sec...

SM Supermalls, the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) recently held the very first Nationwide Orientation on the Safe Spaces Act last Tuesday, October 3, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena Annex (MAAX) Building, with other attendees joining via online platforms. Gender-based sexual harassment in public, private, and even online areas is illegal under the Safe Spaces Act, also known as the Bawal Bastos Law. SM organized the nationwide seminar as a continuation of the MOA that was signed with the PCW last August during the GADTimpala Awards, with the goal of educating its Mall Managers, Mall Operations and Customer Relations Services teams and janitorial and security personnel on how to create safe spaces for women both within and outside SM malls. SM Supermalls Senior Vice President for Mall Operations, Engr. Bien C. Mateo; Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Undersecretary for Workers’ Welfare and Protection Cluster, Atty. Benjo Sant...