5 Best Christmas Gifts for Gamers Giving gifts for gamers has never been more difficult this 2019

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New games and consoles have gone and emerged into the spotlight and with more and more Filipinos now playing mobile games, gifts attributed to the gaming experience are one of the most in-demand gifts this Christmas.
From creative accessories to the best options in terms of price, top-up website Codashop shares five (5) best gift ideas you can give to the gamers in your life this Christmas:
Mobile game controller
You don’t need expensive consoles to complete the gaming experience with a joystick. The mobile game controller is conveniently built to serve as the controller to your favorite mobile games by simply attaching it to your phone.
Wireless headphones
Long cords are out. Wireless is in! While portable earpods have become popular today, the wireless headphones provide immersive audio. This device is a great way for sound-heavy games, plus the fact that you can freely move around without the worries of messy wires. You only need to charge the headphones for a certain period and once you are done, you let it do its groovy thing.
VR headset
Remember when VRs trended all over and were positioned as the future of gaming? VR headset, while new technology, are still worth trying for. A lot of games are yet to be made available for VR, but there’s always something exciting to those embracing them.
Thumb glove
Here’s something you never knew you needed. Gaming, especially for mobile phones, leads to sore and tired fingers. The new solution? Thumb gloves! This is a fun gift for the gamers whose palms are running sweat every minute. Also, with this, you don’t have to go to the long hassles of clean wiping your screen a lot with all the thumb sweat and prints.
Gaming credits and vouchers
Nothing makes the gamer smile more than gaming credits and vouchers as a gift. This new currency has grown to be very valuable for gamers of all ages. Gaming credit providers like Codashop has made purchasing credits and topping up your favorite games a lot more convenient.. Payment with Codashop is easy with the following payment options available: Globe, Smart/Sun, GCash, Grabpay, Bank Transfer, 7-Eleven and Card payments!

It only takes seconds and no registration/ log-in required to buy the diamonds you need for your heroes in Mobile Legends, or those hard-to-get Garena shells in Call of Duty Mobile.
To know more about Codashop, visit www.codashop.com/ph or follow /Codashop.Philippines on Facebook.

Order your favorite langhap-sarap meals onlinevia the Jollibee

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Delivery websiteJollibee makes ordering one’s favorite food faster and more convenient with therelaunch of the Jollibee Delivery Website! Starting now, customers from all over thecountry can simply use their smartphones, laptops or tablets to order Jollibee mealsonline by visiting JollibeeDelivery.com.The new Jollibee Delivery Website boasts of an enhanced design interface, easy-to-use platform, order tracking and scheduling, as well as updated security features forsecure transactions. It features all-time favorite Jollibee meals such as Chickenjoy,Yumburger, and Spaghetti, which can be delivered anytime and anywhere for aminimum order of just P200. Customers also have the option to pay via cash-ondelivery or online using their credit and debit cards.So, whenever you’re craving for delicious meals, just go towww.jollibeedelivery.com and your orders are a few clicks away.For more information, like and visit Jollibee’s o*cial Facebook page atwww.facebook.com/JollibeePhilippines/.###For questions or clarications, you may reach out to:Jean Ricelle A. AquinoSr. Media Relations O&cerStratWorks, Inc.0927 027 8975

Coach Run Rio tips before the Run

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Is it your first time running? Are you worried about sustaining injuries or running out of breath even before you can reach the finish line?

Fear not as international marathoner and RUNRIO, Inc. president Rio de la Cruz shares his expertise with beginner runners in preparation for Maxicare MAXIFEST: Live Your Best Life, Maxicare’s biggest health and wellness event.

Whether you are a rookie runner or a seasoned health enthusiast, here are some pointers from Coach Rio that can help you gear up for the race:

Remember to warm-up. Aside from increasing your heart rate, a good warm-up is important because it makes your muscles flexible and gives enough oxygen to endure the physical activities you’ll be doing. This will prevent your body from feeling stiff and sore after running. You can get ready by jogging or walking briskly for 20 to 30 minutes before the actual run.

Listen to your body. Push but don’t force – that is what your mindset should be when running. If you are just a beginner, it is okay if you won’t be able to run as far or as fast as other runners. When you feel your feet or the side of your torso hurting, take time to stop or slow down.

Learn proper running footstrike. According to Coach Rio, the way you plant your feet on the ground makes all the difference. There are three common running footstrikes: heel style, where your heel hits the ground first; the forefoot style, where you run on the ball of your foot; and the midfoot style, where most of your foot hits the ground at once – this is the most neutral running footstrike because it balances out your weight.

Try out some functional exercises. Functional training is a way to strengthen the body by doing exercises that mimic everyday movements just like lifting groceries or walking up the stairs. These exercises play a crucial role in boosting endurance, improving balance and posture, and enhancing strength and agility.

For this year’s MAXIFEST, the country’s leading HMO has partnered with RUNRIO, Inc., one of the premiere race organizers in the country, for the Maxicare MAXIFEST run which features different running courses and distances for all sorts of runners. There will also be a Maxicare Market, a one-stop shop for ready-to-eat plant-based alternatives.

The highlight of Maxicare MAXIFEST 2019 will be the attempt to set a new Guinness World Record that aims to help support the children of Kythe Foundation, the beneficiary of the event. Kythe Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit, non-stock organization aimed towards improving the quality of life among hospitalized children with cancer and other chronic illness.

Registration to Maxicare MAXIFEST is ongoing. Simply visit https://www.runrio.com/race/registration/maxifest-2019. For more info, log on to https://www.maxicare.com.ph or https://www.facebook.com/maxicarehealthcarecorp/.

Maxicare Healthcare Corporation: One of the pioneers in the health maintenance organization (HMO) industry was established in 1987 by an esteemed group of doctors and businessmen with the vision to deliver a better healthcare system. Three decades later, Maxicare has progressed into becoming the No. 1 HMO* in the country, continuously providing comprehensive healthcare programs via its wide network of medical providers and strengthened customer support.

Maxicare has more than 1.2 Million Members, more than 56,000 affiliated Doctors, more than 1,000 affiliated Hospitals and Clinics, 3,800 Dental providers, 8 Primary Care Centers and 13 Helpdesks, 9 Satellite Offices, 5 Exclusive Wings.

Expressing the Joy with Food Is Actually Good for our Kids, we develop them and discover more!

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It’s a tale as old as time. Kids poke, squash, and tear apart their food while parents tell them off to stop playing with the food. It can be messy after all, sometimes even wasteful. But did you know that letting your children have fun with their food is actually good for them? Yes, and it’s a fact supported by research studies, even. According to the Developmental Science journal, letting your children treat their food and snacks creatively can actually help withearly brain development. How? By exposing the kids to stimuli (for example, food textures) and concepts that are important during their developmental stage. The approach also supposedly encourages kids’ general creativity because they are allowed to treat their food however they want.Moreover, research studies from the De Montfort University also state that encouraging kids to treat their food like art actually encourages them to develop good eating habits! Findings show that those who were encouraged to explore and handle their food are less likely to develop neophobia (aka picky eating) because they were given the space for food acceptance and exploration. This is definitely big news for those who have always struggled in making their children eat. As parents, our first instinct is to ask if a meal or a snack is healthy and delicious. Now, these studies suggest that while taste does play a role in encouraging kids to appreciate a meal, it is their ability to touch and handle them themselves that inspires them to snack on them later since it makes them overcome their resistance to them in their own terms. With this information out now, what can a parent do? – Well, why not expose your kids to innovative food products that will stimulate their creativity and ingenuity? Thankfully, there are snacks like Gardenia’s Pocket Sandwich, a ready-to-go snack of freshly sealed goodness perfect for merienda, that now comes in double flavors. Who would have thought that you can have a sealed sandwich, much more have it in double flavors? The snack–which is made of two creamy white bread with yummy fillings–comes in different flavors that are made to appeal to kids’ palate. Parents can choose from their two new double-flavored variants White Chocolate& Blueberry and Raspberry & Peanut Butter or go for the classic, single flavors like Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Strawberry Pastillas, and Cheese.In addition to this, every pack of Pocket Sandwich is filled with vitamins A, B1, and B2, as well as minerals like iron which are good for the eyes and the release of energy, respectively. But it’snot only those that make this a perfect pocketable merienda for children AND parents. They can
actually be a pretty good canvass for food discovery, too–just toast them, fold them, and squeeze to really appreciate the tasty fillings in each sandwich! More importantly, parents can now cut down their brainstorming and food prep time with these snacks and use their free hours discovering with their children. Kids will always be curious and adventurous in this stage and now you can spend your time discovering and helping them unleash their talents by making snack time easy, convenient, tasty, and creative. Now, whoever said creativity and food can’t go together? For parents out there, you can now start your food discovery journey by grabbing a few packs of Gardenia’s Pocket Sandwich. It’s available in all leading groceries nationwide for only PHP 12.75 SRP for double-flavored variants and PHP12.00 SRP for single flavors. You can also visit Gardenia’s website at https://www.gardenia.com.ph or follow them on Facebook to keep updated on all their products.

Past and Future Heroes Take Fate Into Their Hands in Terminator: Dark Fate

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A new, adrenaline-pumped chapter of The Terminator continues 35 years after the release of the cult classic with Linda Hamilton (“Sarah Connor”) and Arnold Schwarzenegger (“T-800”) returning and reuniting in their iconic roles for Terminator: Dark Fate, a thrilling new action-adventure that allows fans to relive the excitement of the epic story.

Directed by Tim Miller, the man behind the global blockbuster Deadpool, and produced by visionary filmmaker James Cameron and David Ellison, with co-stars Mackenzie Davis, Natalia Reyes, Gabriel Luna and Diego Boneta, Terminator: Dark Fate follows where Terminator 2: Judgement Day left off: two decades since Sarah Connor prevented Judgement Day, thereby changing the future and re-writing the fate of the human race.

“Above anything else, we wanted to create a return to form with Dark Fate. Terminator 1 and 2 hold a very special place in cinematic history, and we wanted Dark Fate to be a continuation of Jim’s vision for the franchise,” explains producer David Ellison. “There was only one way we were going to do it – and that was if James Cameron was going to come back to the franchise.” As a return to form, it keeps audiences at the edge of their seats with the classic chase between hunter, protectors, and prey in its narrative.

Living a simple life in Mexico City with her father and brother (Diego Boneta), Dani Ramos’ (Natalia Reyes) life is forever changed when a highly advanced and equally deadly new Terminator – a Rev-9 (Gabriel Luna) – goes back in time to hunt and kill her.

With her life and very existence on the line, Dani’s ultimate survival relies on two warriors: Grace (Mackenzie Davis), an enhanced super-solider from the future, and a battle-hardened Sara Connor (Linda Hamilton). As Rev-9 wreaks havoc in its quest to hunt down Dani, their last hope is someone from Sarah’s past: T-800 (Arnold Schwarzenegger).

“It has the same intensity, the same take-no-prisoners feeling and sense of abject terror,” Cameron says of Terminator: Dark Fate, which he describes as a direct sequel to Terminator 2, one that recaptures the riveting tone of the original Terminator and its follow-up.

A collision of technology and action, the film features exhilarating action sequences amplified by state-of-the-art CGI and effects with performances just as intense from its strong predominantly female cast, Terminator: Dark Fate is bound to get fans, old and new, excited once again.

Terminator: Dark Fate hits Philippine cinemas on October 30, Wednesday. Join the conversations online at #TerminatorDarkFatePH.

Linda Hamilton (“Sarah Connor”) and Arnold Schwarzenegger (“T-800”) return and reunite in their iconic roles for Terminator: Dark Fate

Gabriel Luna takes on the role as a highly advanced and equally deadly terminator – Rev 9

About Terminator: Dark Fate

Linda Hamilton (“Sarah Connor”) and Arnold Schwarzenegger (“T-800”) return in their iconic roles in Terminator: Dark Fate, directed by Tim Miller (Deadpool) and produced by visionary filmmaker James Cameron and David Ellison. Following the events of Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Terminator: Dark Fate also stars Mackenzie Davis, Natalia Reyes, Gabriel Luna and Diego Boneta.
Terminator: Dark Fate hits Philippine cinemas on October 30, Wednesday. Join the conversations online at #TerminatorDarkFatePH

Experience Halloween chills at SM Cinema with Sine Sindak 2 Horror Film Festival

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With Halloween just around the corner, it’s time to start planning those horror movie marathons. This year, why not binge on some new Halloween films at SM Cinema as they present the Sine Sindak 2 Horror Film Festival just in time for this spooky season!

Following its successful run last year, SM Cinema’s very own Sine Sindak Horror Film Festival is back with five curated movie titles – Dead Sight, Evil’s Curse, Door Lock, The Only Mom and Look Away. Starting October 23 until October 29, be sure to catch these exclusive films before they’re gone!

In Deadsight, a deadly virus spreads across Grey County. A partially blind man and a pregnant officer work together to escape their town through swarms of the living dead.

A holiday romance gone wrong, Evil’s Curse is the story of a young backpacker who meets the girl of his dreams. The woman, however, starts suffering from strange and terrifying blackouts. In their search for a cure, the couple becomes the unwitting playthings of a vengeful and horrific entity.

Doorlock tells the story of Kyung-Min, a woman living on her own, who one night hears someone trying to unlock her door and finds it wide open. When the police fail to help the frightened woman, Kyung-Min investigates on her own and discovers unknown fingerprints.

In The Only Mom, a family moves into a colonial-style house filled with old photographs to raise their autistic daughter. They soon discover a spirit trapped inside one of the photos and their life takes a turn for the worse.

An alienated high school student in Look Away suddenly switches places with her sinister mirror image.

Of course, Halloween will not be complete without a trip to a haunted house. To level up the Halloween experience, SM Cinema is also giving moviegoers the Sine Sindak Horror House, which you can visit in SM Megamall from October 19 to November 3 for a chilling adventure with your family and friends!

You can get the Sine Sindak 2 unlimited all-day pass for only Php 199 or watch a single movie for Php 120 per ticket. To wrap up the complete Halloween package, SM Cinema is giving moviegoers a chance to win tickets to Asylum Manila. All you have to do is take a photo of the giant word search in select SM Cinema branches and find all ten (10) Philippine mythical creatures. Post the photo on Facebook with your answers in the caption and use the hashtag #SineSindak2atSMCinema. The promo is valid in the following SM Cinema branches: SM North EDSA, SM Megamall, SM Mall of Asia, SM Fairview, SM Manila, SM San Lazaro, SM Sta. Mesa, SM Marikina, SM Southmall and SM Aura.

Catch the Sine Sindak 2 Horror Film Festival from October 23 to 29 in all SM Cinema branches nationwide. Book your tickets through the website, www.smcinema.com or download the SM Cinema mobile app. You may also follow /SMCinema on Facebook and @SM_Cinema on Instagram for updates! Satisfy your cavings at Snack Time, the official food concessionaire of SM Cinema, which offers a wide array of snack like popcorn, hotdogs and burgers to complement your movie watching experience. Follow /SnackTimeOfficial on Facebook for more information.

Unexpected Allies and Forces Unveiled at Disney’s Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

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In 2014, audiences first saw Angelina Jolie take on the role of the Disney’s most notoriousvillain, Maleficent. The film offered another perspective to the traditional fairytale that placed thespotlight on the events that drove her to curse a newborn baby princess to sleep forever. Thefilm put a fresh spin on the traditional fairy tale with a villain as the story’s protagonist.This year, Jolie wears her cloak and puts on her horns once again as she reprises her iconiccharacter in Disney’s Maleficent: Mistress of Evil. Oscar® and three-time Golden Globe®winning actress returns for the fantasy-adventure sequel that picks up several years after thefirst film and continues to explore the complex relationship between her and Princess Aurora(Elle Fanning). Jolie shares, “These Disney films are always big and beautiful which is one of the reasons whyit’s a privilege to be a part of them. I always wanted to come back because I loved doing the firstone. I loved what it said about people and how they’re not always what you think they are andnot always what you assume.” Taking on the reins to direct the much-anticipated follow-up to Maleficent, Disney enlists theexpertise of Norwegian film director Joachim Rønning (Pirates of the Carribean: Dead Men TellNo Tales, Kon-Tiki). He looks back at how Disney created something truly unique andhumanized a villainous character to make it relatable to fans of all ages.
“With any story, I look at the emotional core, the heart of the story,” Rønning says. “One of thereasons the first Maleficent was so successful is because it had a very strong and relatableemotional journey for the audience, and in our story Aurora is basically moving out, which issomething all parents dread, and that’s exactly how Maleficent feels.” Mistress of Evil sees Maleficent realizing her true powers and fighting for the love of her ownkind as she and Aurora are pulled in different directions by impending nuptials, unexpectedallies, and dark new forces at play. Golden Globe® winning, Emmy® nominee and three-time Academy Award® nominee MichellePfeiffer joins the cast as Queen Ingrith. She appears in the big screen alongside Jolie andFanning as the wicked and cunning future mother-in-law who causes a rift between Maleficentand Aurora.“It’s always fun playing a villain,” Pfeiffer shares. “Queen Ingrith is damaged and has beenbetrayed by a lot of men in her life, but she’s got her eye on the goal and nothing will get in theway of that.” The upcoming blockbuster film also stars Chiwetel Ejiofor as Conall, one of the leaders of thedark fey who befriends Maleficent; Harris Dickinson as Prince Phillip, Aurora’s betrothed andcrown prince of Ulstead; Sam Riley as Diaval who is the horned fairy’s trusted and constantcompanion; and Ed Skrein as Borra, a vengeful winged creature who seeks to start war withhumans. Disney’s Maleficent: Mistress of Evil lands on Philippine cinemas on October 16, Wednesday.Tickets to the film are now available for sale. Join the conversations online at #MaleficentPH.

Photos:Angelina Jolie is Maleficent in Disney’s MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL.Elle Fanning is Aurora in Disney’s live-action MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVILMichelle Pfeiffer is Queen Ingrith in Disney’s live-action MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL.
About Maleficent: Mistress of EvilThe years have been kind to Maleficent and Aurora. Their relationship, born of heartbreak, revenge and ultimately love, hasflourished. Yet the hatred between man and the fairies still exists. Aurora’s impending marriage to Prince Phillip is cause forcelebration in the kingdom of Ulstead and the neighboring Moors, as the wedding serves to unite the two worlds. When anunexpected encounter introduces a powerful new alliance, Maleficent and Aurora are pulled apart to opposing sides in a Great War,testing their loyalties and causing them to question whether they can truly be family Join the conversations online at #MaleficentPH.

Robinsons Townville gathers dogs for a colorful Costume Paw-ty

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Robinsons Townville once again rolled up the runway for its much-anticipated annual dog fashion show event.

The Let It Glow! Costume Pawty, held at Robinsons Townville BF Parañaque, invited the mall’s Dog Club members to showcase their beloved furry friends in their most creative costumes.

The one-of-a-kind competition and fashion show featured various dog breeds dressed to “Neon Colored” ensembles. Dog owners made sure their fur babies were dressed to the nines as they strutted the catwalk – or dogwalk – during the fashion show.

Yuki, a Pomeranian owned by Eunicis Salem took home the grand prize of P5,000 worth of Robinsons Supermarket gift certificates (GCs) and P5,000 worth of pet care products from Daiso and Handyman.

Cala, owned by Jerwin Sacdalan landed in 2nd place and received P3,000 worth of Robinsons GCs and P3,000 worth of pet care products, while Chloe, another Pomeranian owned by Arnold Salas settled for 3rd place and got P2,000 worth of Robinsons GCs and P2,000 worth of pet care supplies.

Meanwhile, special citations were given to Yuki as the Adorable Pet of the Day, and to Giggy and Eton Concepcion for the Pet & Owner Costume Look Alike award.

The Let It Glow! Costume Pawty guests also enjoyed other exciting pocket events such as pet blessing and dog collar making activity.

The Let It Glow! Costume Pawty will also visit Robinsons Townville Cabanatuan (October 13), Robinsons Townville Meycauayan (October 19), Robinsons Townville Pulilan (October 20), and Robinsons Townville Regalado (October 26).

Don’t miss out on what transpired during the Robinsons Townville Let It Glow! Costume Pawty! For more updates, “like” Robinson’s Townville’s official Facebook page at facebook.com/RobinsonsTownville/, or visit their website at www.robinsonstownville.ph/.