HOOQ - Asia's biggest video-on-demand service - has introduced the first-ever ad-free freemium service that allows more customers to try out the service even after their free trial period has ended. Customers can now watch for free pilot episodes of popular shows like DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Supergirl, Devious Maids, The Mentalist, among others. They will then decide if they would like to continue to follow the rest of series before they pay for the subscription. Peter Bithos, Chief Executive Officer at HOOQ, said during a recent launch that "the key driver ... Continue Reading...
Archives for October 2016
The 16th Grand Wine Experience
Did you know there's a Wine Museum in Manila? A bit far out of the way, but near EDSA, the Domestic Airport and Terminal 3. I've always relished going to this place because aside from being a Wine Museum (hotel and restaurant!), they serve very good Spanish food. Paella, lengua and of course tapas that go with one's favorite vino. I was recently invited to their Wine Wednesdays and there was certainly a lot of booze to be consumed for everyone (while observing Drink Moderately, of course!) Camus VSOP, Hennessy Bloggers had a choice among Camus VSOP, Hennessy XO, ... Continue Reading...
Promate digital lifestyle accessories now in PH
Promate Technologies, an award-winning digital lifestyle accessory brand from Dubai, was recently launched in Makati City. Their products are now available in Lazada Philippines, Silicon Valley, Tomiko and their very own Promate concept shops in SM North Edsa Annex, SM Clark, and Ayala Cebu. Promate items consist of mobile and car accessories as well as computer peripherals. Their extensive line-up includes power banks to wireless speakers, monopods, wearables and other high-tech gadgets. Promate has received numerous design and product awards from IF Product Design ... Continue Reading...
New chef de cuisine at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila unveils signature dishes
It is always a joy dining in Marco Polo Ortigas. Its distance from our place notwithstanding, I always look forward to civilized lunches here amid their high ceilings and sumptuous buffet that is one of the best values in Manila. We expect the quality to level up even further with the assumption of the young Giuseppe Rivoli as the hotel's new Chef De Cuisine. The 32-year old chef is a veteran of the Asian culinary scene. He was executive chef of the Trattoria Italia Restaurant group in Singapore and was also based for five years in Bali where he was at the ... Continue Reading...
PLETHORA Is The Greenwich #UltimateBandkada Search Season 2 Champion
There's a new musical group to watch out in town, and it's PLETHORA - the 2016 Greenwich Ultimate Bandkada Search Season 2 champion. The group, composed of LJ Herrera (vocals/bass), Aldrin Isaguire (keyboardist), Jesser Pello (drums), and Andrew Isaguire (lead guitarist), wowed everyone with their fantastic piece that's a mix between neoclassical metal and rock, with a touch of reggae and alternative twist. Plethora bested seven other finalists in the Greenwich Ultimate Bandkada finals recently held at Valkyrie at The Palace in Taguig City. The board of ... Continue Reading...
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