How ABS-CBN continues to save PHL film heritage

LOST records are lost histories. Like books, films document stories of our history, and serve as mirror to our society. A recent webinar discussed an effort to save these celluloid pieces of history.

Entertainment News (02/01/22)

EPISODE 5 of the second season of the Muni-Muni Stories podcast tackles the original soundtrack of the 2017 historical film Balangiga: Howling Wilderness. Set in Samar in 1901, and seen through the eyes of a boy named Kulas, the film’s director Khavn portrays a child’s flight from his hometown with his grandfather and a toddler whom they rescue.

Chinese New Year (02/01/22)

ROBINSONS Malls celebrates the Year of the Tiger with a line-up of events and activities with “Great Leaps at Robinsons Malls.” Robinsons Malls offers Roaring Promotions as select retail partners welcome shoppers with big discounts and other offers.

Paris Fashion Week: Dior showcases glittering craftsmanship on Paris runway

PARIS — Christian Dior took to the runway with sparkles and tailoring on Monday for the first day of Paris’ Haute Couture week, sending models down the catwalk in strapless dresses and neat winter jackets.

New Misamis center brings commercial PHL silk production closer to reality

THE PHILIPPINES is getting closer to its goal of producing en masse that most luxurious of textiles: silk.

The rise, fall and curious revival of Vaseline

IF TikTok videos are any indicator of what’s trending, the unusual beauty trend known as “slugging” has gone mainstream. Over 100 million viewers have watched clips describing the practice, which involves going to bed at night with your face slathered in Vaseline. When you wake up and remove the ointment, your skin supposedly looks shiny.

2 Filipino films win awards at the 2022 Sundance film fest

TWO Filipino films — one about an aspiring country singer, and another about a retired filmmaker, both of whom have a common goal of fulfilling their passions — were honored at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival awarding ceremony on Jan. 29.

Sales of LVMH’s Hublot, Bulgari watches top pre-pandemic levels

ZURICH — LVMH’s luxury watch brands Hublot and Bulgari have pushed sales above 2019 levels in the past year and more growth is expected this year on strong US demand, company executives told Reuters ahead of LVMH Watch Week that kicks off today.

Style (01/31/22)

ALONGSIDE the Le Pliage, the Roseau bag is a Longchamp icon. Launched nearly three decades ago as an open tote secured with a bamboo toggle — the roseau of the name — the bag is regularly reinterpreted so that, as well as being an enduring emblem of elegance and authenticity, it remains at the cutting edge of fashion.

Spotify removing Neil Young’s music after his Joe Rogan ultimatum

NEIL YOUNG’s music is being removed from Spotify’s streaming service after the singer-songwriter objected to his songs playing on the same platform that offers Joe Rogan’s podcast, the company and the musician said on Wednesday.

Neil Young’s ultimatum to Spotify

By D. Bondy Valdovinos Kaye
NEIL YOUNG has given Spotify an ultimatum: remove the Joe Rogan Experience podcast or Neil Young walks. In a letter to his management team and label, the 76-year-old rocker lambasted Spotify for spreading Mr. Rogan’s misinformation about COVID vaccinations.

Disney says it’s ‘taking different approach’ for Snow White remake after criticism

LONDON — Walt Disney Co. says it is “taking a different approach” for its upcoming live-action remake of animated movie Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, following criticism from actor Peter Dinklage.
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