TICKETS AVILABLE AT ALL TICKETWORLD OUTLETS AND ONLINE AT HTTP://TICKETWORLD.COM.PH/MANILASCOPE CONTENTSJUNE2017 8 TOYCON PH BRITNEY SPEARS Global Pop Superstar finally 10 coming to Manila FATHEr’S DAY 15 Tribute TECH REVIEW 20 featuring Samsung S8 Series 24 HOT SPOTS THE PERFORMING ARTS 26 are Alive in Metro Manila 29 TICKETBOOTH.PH 4 june2017issue | manilascope.com june2017issue | manilascope.com 5 EDITor’s NoTE h yes it is June, officially the start of the rainy season in the Philippines. OI’m still in disbelief that summer has waived goodbye so soon. And along with summer’s departure, we also bid adieu to the extremely hot weather it brought. Many would think that there will be less exciting events and happenings now that school year is about to start. Let me tell you that the fun is just starting here in Manilascope. I guarantee you that you are about to be blown away with the massive line up of hottest events that we have for you in this issue. We are in a super treat that the phenomenal icon and world superstar Britney Spears will rock the stage of MOA Arena on June 15th. Yes, it’s her very first time in Manila so I hope you were able to buy your tickets already because it’s fast selling, if not, sold out. No one else other than the pop princess Britney Spears deserves our June cover. Thanks to Wilbros Live for bringing her in our motherland. Watch out for Monty Python’s Spamalot play opening on July by Upstart Productions. If you are a sucker for comical broadways, you should not missed this. And yes this is a ripped off from the hilarious hit film Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Check Shows and Theatre section in Manilascope. com to know where to grab your tickets. Every June, we Filipinos heartily celebrate Father’s Day and Independence Day. I invite you to check the 2 special articles we have prepared for these special occasions. Not only you’d be reminded of the reasons why we annually honor these days, but also you’d get pointers on how and where to go to celebrate with your loved ones. This month, we have launched our Snippets Hot Spots pages to guide you on the hottest restaurants and bars in town. Tech Review article has also premiered in this issue so if you are a gadget and tech freak, this article is for you. For our very first review, we present he Samsung Galaxy S8. Check out the page to really know if it is worth it. Start turning the pages and enjoy this issue. Happy event scoping. 6 june2017issue | manilascope.com ABOUT US Published by Enlightened Entertainment under the license of Wittygekko Inc. Managing Editor Janette C. Varon Consultant Antony Thor Contributors Eric LeCain Martin Lopez Stela Nacionales Jean Paula Castiller Photograph/Video Isaiah Forcadela Design Reb Arce Eli Arce Legal Counsel Atty. Gladys Vilchez (Hechonova Bulgay and Vilchez Law Office) Manilascope Magazine is printed on a monthly basis and distributed free of charge in popular establishments around Metro Manila. In order to increase readership, please leave the printed copies on premises and the same e-magazine is also available on tablet app under “manilascope e-magazine”. If you want your events featured in our magazine, please send an Connect with us: email to [email protected] You may also check our website https://manilascope.com for our magazine specification and media kit. june2017issue | manilascope.com 7 8 june2017issue | manilascope.com june2017issue | manilascope.com 9 GLOBAL POP ICON FINALLY COMING TO MANILA Spears ulti-platinum, Grammy Award- Mwinning pop icon Britney Spears is coming to Manila on June 15, 2017 at the Mall of Asia Arena for her first- ever and much-awaited concert in the Philippines. Iconic pop sensation Britney Spears is one of the most successful and celebrated entertainers in pop history with nearly 150 million records worldwide. In the U.S. alone, she has sold more than 70 million albums, singles and songs, according to Nielsen Music. Born in Mississippi and raised in Louisiana, Spears became a household name as a teenager when she released her first single “…Baby One More Time,” a Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 smash and international hit that broke sales records with more than 20 million copies sold worldwide and is currently 14x Platinum in the U.S. Her musical career boasts countless awards and accolades, including six Billboard Music Awards and Billboard’s Millennium Award, which recognizes outstanding career achievements and influence in the music industry as well as an American Music Award and the 2011 MTV Video Vanguard Award. So far, Spears has earned a total of six No.1-debuting albums on the Billboard 200 chart and 22 top 40 hit singles on the Billboard Hot 100 — four of which went to No. 1. Spears has been nominated for eight Grammy Awards and won for Best Dance Recording in 2005. Her cutting-edge pop concert Las Vegas residency, “Britney: Piece of Me,” at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino has been voted “Best Show in Las Vegas” and “Best Bachelorette Show in Las Vegas.” Spears has also been creating fragrances for over ten years, and currently has 21 fragrances available in over 85 countries around the world. Presented by Smart, Bench and Wilbros Live. 10 june2017issue | manilascope.com june2017issue | manilascope.com 11 SNIPPETS #THROWBACK THE Greatest HITS LIVE June 24, 2017, 8PM Music Museum, Greenhills, San Juan THE Greatest CHICAGO June 16, 2017, 8PM Newport Performing Arts Theater Resorts World, Manila, Pasay City ToRUK THE FIRST FLIGHT June 23-July 2, 2017, Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City PHILIPPINE Opera Company’S HARANA June 10, 2017, 8PM Globe Auditorium, Maybank Performing Arts Theater, BGC Arts Center, 26th Street cor 9th Ave 12 june2017issue | manilascope.com SNIPPETS A POP PUNK WEEKEND WITH THE MAINE AND state CHAMPS LIVE IN MANILA June 24-25, 2017, 8PM SM Skydome, SM City North Edsa, Quezon City DISNEY’S NEWSIES July 7-30, 2017 Globe Iconic Store, Bonifacio High Street, Taguig City 22ND GRAPHIC EXPO 2017 June 1-3, 2017, SMX Convention Center, Pasay City NEVERLAND MANILA Presents YoUNG GUNZ June 11, 2017, Circuit, Makati june2017issue | manilascope.com 13 Artist’s rendition only. LIVE THE ARMANI LIFESTYLE RIGHT IN THE HEART OF MAKATI The King of Fashion, Giorgio Armani, brings his interior design brand Armani/Casa to Manila to create the exquisite haute couture interiors of what is probably the most beautiful skyscraper to rise in the Philippines. Designed in an iconic flower petal-inspired architecture by another design genius, Daniel Libeskind, the man behind the Jewish Museum Berlin, the Imperial War Museum North in Manchester, Ground Zero in New York City, and developed by Century Properties, the real estate firm that brought you the Azure, The Gramercy Residences and Trump Tower. Now comes Century Spire, with both residential and premium office space available for ownership. For those who know what true luxury real estate is all about. Call us today. +63 916 211 1881 | www.centuryspire.com Authorized to sell by HLURB: LTS No. 29323 | Kalayaan Ave., Brgy. Poblacion, Makati City Owned and Developed by Century City Development Corporation, a member of Century Properties Group. 14 june2017issue | manilascope.com CS-AD-2017-0262-(spire ad 6x8p5in)-02.indd 1 5/17/2017 8:01:14 AM SaluteHow to toShow our Some Dads Love on Father’s Day By Jean Paula Castiller, Contributor, Manilascope.com ather’s Day is celebrated every 3rd Sunday of June. This years’ Father’s Day Ffalls on June 18, 2017, and it’s creeping up on us real fast thinking we might not have the time to plan anymore. Fret not if you still have no ideas on how to show some love to your fathers. Here are some awesome tips and suggestions from Manilascope on your dads, husbands, brothers, and son’s special day. Our fathers (most commonly called here as- Papa, Tatay, and Dad) surely love to eat, so treating him to a sumptuous first class meal is truly a big YES! Spiral Manila at Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila has launched its Father’s Day Special called The Champ of the House, featuring Executive Chef Nicholas Shadbolt dishes and menu. A side from the delectable and nutritious dishes especially curated for the occasion, dads get the chance to win prizes from Sofitel’s brand partners like Zara, Estee Lauder, Savile Row, High Sierra, and American Tourister, to name a few . After having a resplendent meal and family chatter, it’s time to relax and get pampered. Dads need some spa adventure and leisure time for him to unwind and ease his tense muscles. Treat your old man to these awesome Father’s Day promo at Sofitel Manila prime shops. From June 16-18, 2017, Le Spa offers “Father like Son Massage Therapy” while Nail Artisan’s “Fit or a King Nail Treatment” promo is exactly what dads need for their nails. Who says only women deserve some nail loving? Don’t forget Ventura’s “King for a Week” promo will be available from- June 11-18, 2017, for some skin care gift for your dads. You can also book a room that is fit for a king at Crimson Hotel Filinvest City, Manila. Which offers an all-in room, “Dad’s Day” package that is guaranteed to make him feel special. Here’s another winning tip to make your father feel extra special...how about treating him to a concert? Yes? Just in time for Father’s Day weekend, The Greatest Hits of CHICAGO Featuring Kenny Cetera’s Chicago Experience is happening on June 16, 2017 at Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila.