April 4, 2025

Review: "Pilato" – A Faith-Based Musical That Challenges Perspectives

"Pilato," the new offering from The Corner Studio, is an original Filipino musical that invites audiences to re-examine the trial and crucifixion of Jesus Christ through the eyes of Pontius Pilate. Running from April 4 to 13 at the PETA Theater Center, this production provides a fresh perspective on a well-known biblical narrative.

Curtain Call for Pilato, cast with writer and director Eldrin Veloso

The musical traces Pilate's journey from his early ambitions in Rome to his appointment as prefect of Judea, a province rife with political and religious unrest. This setting serves as a backdrop for Pilate's moral and political struggles, offering audiences a nuanced portrayal of his character.

One of the musical's standout features is its thoughtfully composed score, which seamlessly blends traditional Jewish musical elements. This fusion not only enriches the narrative but also immerses the audience in the cultural and historical context of the story.

Jerome Ferguson as Pilato

Cast of Pilato, Noel Rayos as Hesus

Beyond its musical achievements, Pilato delves into themes of truth and power, resonating with contemporary societal issues. The production challenges viewers to reflect on their own beliefs and the complexities of decision-making in a politically charged environment. The play aims to unravel the mystery of truth's many faces, a particularly pertinent exploration in today's post-truth era.

Featuring a talented ensemble cast led by Jerome Ferguson as Pilato, Onyl Torres as Josepo and Noel Rayos as Hesus, Pilato offers a compelling and thought-provoking theatrical experience. Its innovative storytelling and rich musical compositions make it a must-see production this season.

Don’t miss Pilato starting today, April 4 at 8pm for its world premiere and on April 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13 at 3pm and 8pm, at the PETA Theater Center.

Tickets are now available at pilato.helixpay.com.

Celebrate Local, Shop Big! Antipolo Cityhood Sale Brings Huge Discounts to SM

Summer just got even more exciting as SM City Masinag and SM Center Antipolo Downtown bring you the Antipolo Cityhood Sale happening on April 4-6, 2025! In celebration of Antipolo’s cityhood anniversary, these two SM malls in Antipolo are rolling out exclusive discounts and summer must-haves for everyone!

Get ready to score up to 50% off on a wide range of items—from stylish summer outfits and trendy accessories to home essentials and the latest gadgets! Whether you're planning your next beach getaway, updating your summer wardrobe, or shopping for your home, you’ll find the best deals here.

This sale is exclusive to SM City Masinag and SM Center Antipolo Downtown—so mark your calendars and take advantage of these limited-time offers! Bring your family and friends, shop for summer essentials, and celebrate the vibrant cityhood of Antipolo!

The Antipolo Cityhood Sale is per DTI Fair Trade Permit No. R4A-RIZ 78, Series of 2025.

April 3, 2025

Introducing the Instinct 3 Series from Garmin: Rugged smartwatches now with AMOLED displays

Boldly designed for an active lifestyle, the newest smartwatches offer bright AMOLED or solar-charged displays, a metal-reinforced bezel and built-in LED flashlights on all models

Garmin has announced the Instinct ® 3 Series, its newest lineup of rugged smartwatches, now offered with a brilliant AMOLED or solar-powered display for maximum battery life.

Designed with adventurers in mind, Instinct 3 Series adds a metal-reinforced bezel for extreme durability and a built-in flashlight on every model. And with incredible battery life, it’s easy to explore more; the AMOLED models get up to 24 days on a single charge in smartwatch mode while the solar charging models can get unlimited battery life.

“With trendy, limited-edition colors and a durable design, Instinct 3 is the smartwatch you can wear whenever, wherever. Packed with connected features, popular built-in sports apps and 24/7 health and wellness monitoring, the latest lineup is built to help you follow your passions—whatever they may be.”

–Dan Bartel, Garmin Vice President of Global Consumer Sales

Rugged yet bold
Featuring a metal-reinforced bezel, fiber-reinforced polymer case and scratch-resistant display for maximum durability, Instinct 3 Series is ready for any challenge. The new lineup is also built to MIL-STD 810 for thermal and shock resistance and is water-rated to 100 meters. Plus, a built-in flashlight – now available on all Instinct 3 models – provides variable intensities, a red light and strobe mode to help provide greater awareness in dark environments, like while spelunking in caves, rummaging through a gear pack or telling scary stories around the campfire.

The AMOLED Instinct 3 is available in two sizes – 45 mm and 50 mm — while the solar-powered model is available in 50 mm. Both options come in sleek colorways like Black, Black/Charcoal, plus bright and bold colorways like Neotropic and Neotropic/Twilight, that are part of the new, limited-edition Tropical Pulse Collection.

Even more to love about the Instinct 3 Series

  • Increased solar efficiency: A larger, more efficient solar lens harnesses the power of the sun even better. Compared to Instinct 2 Solar, the new 50mm Instinct 3 Solar gets more than five times the battery life in GPS mode when solar charging.
  • Around-the-clock health and wellness monitoring: Track steps, heart rate, advanced sleep monitoring, wrist-based Pulse Ox, heart rate variability (HRV) status and more. Meanwhile, women’s health tracking features let users track their menstrual cycle and pregnancy while also getting exercise and nutrition information.
  • Morning report: Upon waking, receive a customized look at last night’s sleep, the day’s calendar and HRV status.
  • Smart notifications: Receive emails, texts and alerts right on the watch when paired with a compatible Apple ® or Android ™ smartphone.
  • Garmin Messenger ™ app: Communicate with friends and family via two-way text messaging right from the watch.
  • Multi-band GPS with SatIQ ™ : Experience superior positioning accuracy while optimizing battery life.
  • Garmin Share: Quickly and easily share saved locations, courses and workouts with other nearby, compatible Garmin smartwatches and Edge ® cycling computers.

Visit our YouTube page to see how Instinct 3 Series can help you follow yours, wherever the adventure leads.

Explore more
With sports apps like hiking, running, cycling, golfing, fishing, skiing and more, Instinct 3 Series is the perfect companion to enjoy the great outdoors. While out exploring, TracBack ® routing helps provide a route back to the starting point as well as reference points of known spots relative to that location. The built-in altimeter, barometer and 3-axis electronic compass can be used to navigate the next trail. Users can also pair their Instinct 3 with the Garmin Explore ™ App to review more detailed maps, create waypoints and courses and more to make the most of their next adventure.

Get active
In addition to built-in sports apps for outdoor adventures, Instinct 3 Series is loaded with apps for activities like HIIT, cardio, indoor and outdoor track running, pickleball, basketball and more. Prepare for the next race, train for a milestone, or strive to improve overall fitness with Garmin Coach adaptive and prebuilt training plans for running and cycling. View an entire week of daily suggested workouts that adapt after every run or ride or create step-by-step workouts from more than 1,600 exercises in the Garmin Connect ™ app, then send them directly to the watch. And track intensity minutes, VO2 max and recovery time to receive guidance on recommended recovery times to reduce fatigue and burnout.

Stay connected
When paired with a compatible smartphone, view smart notifications and workout with greater peace of mind thanks to safety and tracking features like incident detection, assistance and LiveTrack 5.

The Garmin Instinct 3 series will be available February 26 with a suggested retail price of PHP 29,290 for the 45mm AMOLED model, while the 50mm variant will sell for PHP 32,490. The 50mm solar charging models will be available for PHP 29,290. Get yours on the official Garmin PH website or through Kinetic, Lazada, or Shopee.

Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin products have revolutionized life for adventurers, athletes, off-road explorers, road warriors and outdoor enthusiasts everywhere. Committed to developing products that enhance experiences, enrich lives and help provide peace of mind, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and a chance to beat yesterday.

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