The wait is finally over, the Tony, Grammy, Olivier, and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical HAMILTON is kicking off the Asian leg of its international tour by premiering in Manila this September 2023 for a strictly limited season at The Theatre at Solaire.

Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, HAMILTON has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre. This musical has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education.

In an announcement video posted by Hamilton International Tour and GMG Productions, the multi-awarded show creator and original broadway cast Hamilton himself, Lin-Manuel Miranda announced the arrival of Hamilton to the Philippine shores.

The Manila engagement is presented at The Theatre at Solaire by GMG Productions with tickets on sale on April 24, only through TicketWorld. A waitlist is now available at www.gmg-productions.com/hamilton and hamiltonmusical.com/international-tour.

Good news for Disney fans in the Philippines, Disney+ is finally heading to the Philippines and we got all the things you need to prepare for their upcoming launch in the country!

The long overdue launch of Disney+ in the Philippines is finally here and happening on November 17, 2022. Along with the launch date announcement, Disney+ also announced the upcoming pricing for subscriptions.

Plans start at 159php for the mobile plan with a discounted annual option of 1,150php providing up to 720p exclusive for mobile devices. A premium plan priced at 369php a month and offered with a discounted annual option of 2,950php is also available, offering up to 4K Ultra HD quality for multiple devices.

Both mobile and premium plans are for up to 7 profiles, mobile is only available for mobile phones and tablets while the premium plan is available for mobile devices plus laptops and televisions. Interested subscribers can now sign-up for a Keep Me Updated list HERE.

If you're familiar with Broadway musicals, this one is also made by the genius behind Hamilton - actually, this was made way back in the mid-2000s by Lin Manuel-Miranda. The movie adaptation did not disappoint at all! Jon M. Chu (The same director of Crazy Rich Asians) really interpreted the show well by incorporating a new perspective to the existing idea of the show.

My favorite part is the showstopper Paciencia y Fe performed by Olga Merediz who played the original role of Abuela Claudia when In The Heights opened on Broadway. She was the perfect fit for the role and I'm so glad they got her to reprise it in the movie adaptation. She still can belt the song and it was given a whole new refreshing look with Chu's visual feast for the song - I literally cried.

This isn't your typical jukebox musical movie *cough* The Greatest Showman *cough*, this is a legit musical movie that incorporated the songs into its core to create a seamless story from start to finish.

Overall, the movie adaptation gave justice to the original source material and improved further!

5/5 ⭐

If you've been eyeing some new appliances for your home, you might be familiar with XTREME Appliances, it's the country’s leading one-stop shop home appliances brand that offers premium and affordable home and commercial appliances that ranges from TV, Aircon, Refrigerator, Washing Machine, Gas Range, and many more.

Lucky for our friends in Tacloban, they just recently opened their 25th concept store in Tacloban, Leyte last May 13, 2021. The said grand opening, located at Justice Romualdo St. across Gaisano Central Mall, was jam-packed with customers who wanted to have first dibs on affordable yet quality home appliances.

In line with the grand opening, XTREME Appliances - Tacloban City offered their PISO Sale to customers who came in early. The opening day became a total blockbuster as customers took time to visit to look for home appliances that they need for their homes.

Despite the influx of customers though, the management made sure to strictly implement safety health protocols due to COVID-19. Staff and customers maintained proper social distancing and wore face masks and face shields inside the store.

XTREME Appliances - Tacloban City branch is one of the biggest concept stores yet as it offers almost all the products under the three categories — XTREME, XTREME Cool, and XTREME Home.

Check out the grand opening video for XTREME's 25th Concept Store here:

MORE STORE OPENING FOR 2021

This 2021, XTREME Appliances is aiming to launch a total of 100 concept stores nationwide, bringing a wide range of appliances near every customer’s home across the country. 

Take a look at some of the newly-opened XTREME Appliances concept stores nationwide.

To keep updated on the latest news and happenings of XTREME Appliances, like and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok accounts and join their official online community on Facebook, XTREME Fam. For the full list of products and exclusive discounts, you can visit XTREME on their official website, Lazada, and Shopee.

Get ready, because the Golden Arches are about to shine even brighter thanks to a new collaboration with 21st-century global pop icons, BTS.

In a recent teaser post by Mcdonald's Philippines' social media, they teased about the upcoming collaboration with BTS with the caption "Coming this June: The BTS Meal." along with their world-famous fries shaped as BTS' logo.

The Mcdonald's x BTS World 'Tour'

This one-of-a-kind menu “tour” will arrive in the Philippines on June 18, 2021, when customers can enjoy the band’s signature order at participating restaurants nationwide. The BTS Meal includes a 10-piece Chicken McNuggets®, medium World Famous Fries®, medium Coca-Cola, and Sweet Chili and Cajun dipping sauces inspired by popular recipes from McDonald’s South Korea.

The collaboration will be rolling out to different countries throughout the world from May to June 2021.

“The band has great memories with McDonald’s. We’re excited about this collaboration and can’t wait to share the BTS Meal with the world” says BIGHIT MUSIC, label of BTS.

Since 2013, BTS has topped music charts and brought people together from all over the world through their music and positive messages. Over the next few months, BTS fans everywhere will find themselves that much closer to their favorite artists... because for the first time since McDonald’s launched its celebrity signature orders program in the U.S. last year, the BTS Meal will be available globally in nearly 50 countries. You can find a full list of participating countries as well as dates for meal availability here. 

“No matter who you are, everyone has a go-to order at McDonald’s - even international superstars like BTS.” said Oliver Rabatan, McDonald’s Philippines Marketing & Channels Head. “This band is truly a global phenomenon with a fanbase that knows no borders, and we couldn’t be more excited to bring the BTS Meal to our customers in the Philippines starting June."