Pinakapinipili. Our Pinakamalaki, Pinakamasarap: Why 4 out of 5 Pinoys Still Choose Chickenjoy

September 6, 2025



Try saying this three times fast: Pinakapinipili, Our Pinakamalaki, Pinakamasarap. You know what we’re describing? Jollibee Chickenjoy! Can you do it without missing a beat?

It’s actually more than just a fun tongue twister. It’s a delicious truth. And with 4 out of 5 Filipinos choosing Jollibee Chickenjoy as their ultimate fried chicken, it’s clear that it plays in a league of its own.

“We’ve always known that Chickenjoy is loved across generations, but these numbers really affirm what we’ve been hearing and seeing every day — that it’s one of the things that Filipinos will keep choosing,” said Luis Berba, Marketing Assistant Vice President of Jollibee Philippines.

From its crispylicious skin that crackles with every bite, to its juicylicious meat, Chickenjoy is the PINAKA!
Pinakapinipili. Our Pinakamalaki, Pinakamasarap. The people have spoken, and the Chickenjoy advantage remains unbeatable. It’s more than a meal — it’s a tradition, a comfort, and a reason for family and friends to gather.

Anne Curtis also jumped in on the fun, gamely taking on the Pinakapinipili, Pinakamalaki, Pinakamasarap tongue twister challenge—nailing it as smoothly as she bites into her favorite Chickenjoy. After all, some things are just easier done when it’s your pinakapinipili, Jollibee’s pinakamalaki, and pinakamasarap fried chicken.

So, whether you’re in it for the crispiness, juiciness, or the sheer joy of eating your favorite fried chicken, there’s one name worth repeating:

Pinakapinipili. Our Pinaka Malaki. Pinaka Masarap. Chickenjoy!

Taste the Pinaka Difference. Get your Jollibee Chickenjoy today in 1-pc. Solo, 2-pc. Solo, and bucket options, available in all Jollibee stores nationwide and via Dine-In, Take Out, Drive-Thru, and Delivery.
For all the latest updates, like Jollibee on Facebook, subscribe to Jollibee Philippines on YouTube, and follow @jollibee on X, Instagram, and TikTok.


About Jollibee
Jollibee is the largest fast food chain brand in the Philippines, operating a network of more than 1,600 stores in 17 countries. A dominant market leader in the Philippines, Jollibee enjoys the lion’s share of the local market that is more than all the other multinational fast food brands in PH combined. With a strict adherence to the highest standards of food quality, service and cleanliness, Jollibee serves great-tasting, high-quality and affordable food products to include its superior-tasting Chickenjoy, mouth-watering Yumburger, and deliciously satisfying Jolly Spaghetti among other delicious products.
Jollibee has embarked on an aggressive international expansion plan, with more than 270 international branches in the United States, Canada, China (Hong Kong & Macau), Brunei, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Italy, Spain, and in the United Kingdom.



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Get Ready for Jollibee's Chickenjoyest: Best-Tasting na, Biggest pa!

August 14, 2024




Manila, Philippines – August 13, 2024 – Jollibee, the Philippines’ most beloved fast-food chain, is thrilled to announce that the best-tasting Chickenjoy is now at its biggest! Still priced at only P82, the iconic Chickenjoy delivers the ultimate fried chicken experience by combining the classic Jollibee superior taste with large size for unbeatable value. Ito ang Chickenjoyest!

The Chickenjoyest Experience: Best-Tasting na, Our Biggest Pa! 
Jollibee Chickenjoy remains to be the best-tasting fried chicken, with every piece cooked to ensure it is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The classic taste and texture of Jollibee Chickenjoy has always been the top choice for fried chicken lovers, and it’s now even more irresistible with its bigger size. 

“We are incredibly excited to celebrate this moment with our loyal Chickenjoyers,” said Luis Berba, Jollibee Philippines Marketing Director for Masterbrand, Chickenjoy and Beverages. “The best-tasting Chickenjoy is now at its biggest, crafted to deliver even more joy with every bite. This is our way of showing our continued commitment to providing the best Jollibee experience, and it’s all for you – our beloved and valued customers who have made Chickenjoy a staple in their homes. Ito ang Chickenjoyest!”


Celebrate with Us: The Chickenjoyest Celebration with Anne Curtis, Joshua Garcia, and Belle Mariano 
To mark this exciting launch, Jollibee is kicking off the Chickenjoyest celebration with a new ad featuring Anne Curtis, Joshua Garcia and Belle Mariano. Click on the link below to witness the joy and excitement of enjoying the Chickenjoyest celebration.


 



Join the Celebration and Get Your Chickenjoyest Today! 
Don’t miss out on the Chickenjoyest experience. Visit your nearest Jollibee store to join the celebration and enjoy the best-tasting and now the biggest Chickenjoy ever. You can also have it safely delivered to you via the Jollibee Delivery App, JollibeeDelivery.com, #87000, GrabFood, and foodpanda. Also available in Drive-Thru and Take Out.


For more information and updates on Jollibee products, like Jollibee on Facebook, subscribe to Jollibee Philippines on YouTube, and follow @jollibee on Instagram, and TikTok.




About Jollibee: 
Jollibee is the largest fast food chain brand in the Philippines, operating a network of more than 1,500 stores in 17 countries. A dominant market leader in the Philippines, Jollibee enjoys the lion’s share of the local market that is more than all the other multinational fast food brands in PH combined. With a strict adherence to the highest standards of food quality, service and cleanliness, Jollibee serves great-tasting, high-quality and affordable food products to include its superior-tasting Chickenjoy, mouth-watering Yumburger, and deliciously satisfying Jolly Spaghetti among other delicious products. 

Jollibee has embarked on an aggressive international expansion plan, with more than 270 international branches in the United States, Canada, China (Hong Kong and Macau), Brunei, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Italy, Spain, and in the United Kingdom. 



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Jollibee’s nationwide Joyful Christmas Stores light up the holiday season

November 16, 2023



Filipinos have always eagerly anticipated Christmas and most consider this as their favorite time of the year. In fact, the Philippines is known as the country with the longest celebration of Christmas!

To further make the holiday season more joyful, Jollibee launched its Christmas campaign last October. With the theme of “Make it Christmas with Jollibee Joy” – it highlights how everyday moments can be occasions to celebrate the joy of the season.

“We want to make sure our customers feel the warmth and joy of the season, be it through our delicious food or their delightful experiences whenever they go to a Jollibee store. We want to remind everyone that even the simplest of joys can make this Christmas extra meaningful and wonderful if it is shared with loved ones”, says Dorothy Dee-Ching, VP - Marketing of Jollibee.


Brightening the Holiday season across the country
One other proof of Pinoys love for the holidays is their penchant for bright Christmas lights and colorful decorations, all of which adds to the happy and festive atmosphere. As part of its Christmas campaign, Jollibee is making sure that its customers can have this delightful experience in their stores.












Jollibee opened their nationwide Joyful Christmas Stores last November 9 with simultaneous events in Manila at Jollibee BGC Triangle Drive, in Davao at Jollibee Quimpo, and in Cebu at Jollibee General Maxilom. Jollibee officials, media and other esteemed guests gathered to launch it in a unique way –through a ceremonial lighting of the stores with a giant socket and plug. This officially commenced the lighting of 10 flagship Jollibee stores across the country, with another 100 stores with their own merry light displays.

Sharing Joy and Happiness this Christmas
For Luzon and Visayas stores, the brand partnered with another world-class brand known for spreading happiness – Coca Cola Philippines. “We are glad to partner with a brand like Jollibee that shares our values and principles. We are both dedicated to offering delightful food and beverages to all, with the same commitment to making the world better and brighter. We invite you to explore Jollibee’s festive stores, perfect for celebrating the Filipino spirit this Christmas season”, said Tony del Rosario, Coca Cola Philippines President.

The Jollibee BGC branch went all out with joyful carolers, lively light dance performances, and the ever-adorable mascots to create an unforgettable holiday celebration. Jollibee celebrity endorsers Anne Curtis, Maja Salvador, and Gary Valenciano also joined the festivities and enjoyed the bright lights and colorful displays of the store.

“We launched our Joyful Christmas Stores nationwide so that customers can feel and experience the joy and spirit of the season with their families and friends. We would like to invite everyone to visit our stores to create more lasting memories and make this Christmas the best one yet with Jollibee Joy,” added Ching.


You can drop by any of these branches to
 experience the magic of a Jollibee Christmas:
• Mega Manila: BGC Triangle Drive; Madrigal; North Fairview; Baras, Rizal; Katipunan; 9th Avenue
• North Luzon: Binalonan, Pangasinan
• South Luzon: Tagaytay Rotonda
• Visayas: General Maxilom DT Cebu
• Mindanao: Davao Quimpo DT

If you’re not in the vicinity of these flagship stores, don’t worry! All Jollibee branches are also adorned with festive Christmas displays, ensuring that everyone can experience Jollibee Joy this holiday season. You can also visit the Jollibee Facebook page for more details.
For all the latest updates, like Jollibee on Facebook, subscribe to Jollibee Philippines on YouTube, and follow @jollibee on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.



About Jollibee
Jollibee is the largest fast food chain brand in the Philippines, operating a network of more than 1,500 stores in 18 countries. A dominant market leader in the Philippines, Jollibee enjoys the lion’s share of the local market that is more than all the other multinational fast food brands in PH combined. With a strict adherence to the highest standards of food quality, service and cleanliness, Jollibee serves great-tasting, high-quality and affordable food products to include its superior-tasting Chickenjoy, mouth-watering Yumburger, and deliciously satisfying Jolly Spaghetti among other delicious products.

Jollibee has embarked on an aggressive international expansion plan, with more than 270 international branches in the United States, Canada, Hong Kong, Macau, Brunei, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Italy, Spain, and in the United Kingdom.

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Anne, Kylie, or Gabbi: Who is your Salontastic Persona?

October 7, 2021


Every woman is unique. Every woman has different needs. And every woman is equally beautiful and deserving of the best products and experiences that make her confident in her own skin.

When it comes to hair, every woman is different too. Some are confident with colored hair while others prefer natural locks. Others feel most beautiful with straight hair, while others like to rock big waves. Some women feel most authentic when they grow their hair long while others like to cut theirs short. But no matter what unique hair desire she has, she deserves salon-level treatment for her strands, so she can continue to be the fantastic woman she is meant to be.

For Every Kind of Salontastic

With the new Pantene 3-Minute Miracle, women can take their pick from three variants to match their unique hair needs: Collagen Repair, Keratin Smooth, and Biotin Strength. When matched with Pantene Total Damage Care Shampoo, every woman can achieve stronger* hair as if they just stepped out of the salon!

A perfect example of how every woman has unique hair needs is how our very own Pantene women each have their own favorite variant! Which of our strong women do you relate to the most – Biotin Beauty Anne, Keratin Queen Kylie, or Collagen Gal Gabbi?

Strong like a Biotin Beauty

As a multi-talented host and actress plus a young mom, Anne faces more and more responsibilities every day. She needs strength for her mind and body, but also for her hair like a true Biotin Beauty! Anne shares that Pantene Biotin Strength keeps her hair luscious, “All smiles because I can still get the same salon lush treatment my hair needs at home with @pantenephilippines. Look at what I’ve been using to help strengthen my hair from breakage so I have less hair fall and #Salontastic hair!”


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Pantene Biotin Strength 3-Minute Miracle helps repair 3 months’ worth of damage in just 3 minutes, while strengthening each strand to lessen hair fall due to breakage. Feel the nourishment penetrate deep into the hair, strengthening it from root to tip, giving you that salon-level look right at home!

Smooth like a Keratin Queen

Kylie makes everything look effortless! She’s a mental health advocate, a content creator, a public figure, and so much more, and she does it all while wearing a crown (figuratively and literally) on her head! She shares, “I got my Miss International crown 👑 in 2016, but I got my crowning glory 💁🏻‍♀️ from @pantenephilippines! I conquer every day like a true Keratin Queen with the help of my very own #SalontasticAtHome kit.”

She shares how Pantene Keratin Smooth 3-Minute Miracle Conditioner is her “…secret to #Salontastic hair that’s effortlessly soft, smooth, straight and without lagkit!” She adds, “So happy with this NEW Pantene 3 Minute Miracle Conditioner! Give your hair the salon treatment it deserves today, too. 🤍 #panteneph”

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You too can effortlessly help manage frizz with Pantene Keratin Smooth 3-Minute Miracle Conditioner. Inspired by salon Keratin treatments, every bottle of Keratin Smooth infuses your hair with ultra-rich moisture so you can transform dry and damaged hair to visibly healthy, shiny, smooth, and strong locks!


Confident like a Collagen Gal

Young, bright-eyed, and talented, there is so much ahead for Gabbi! She’s enjoying life and sharing her thoughts with her millions of followers. She shares, “Fine, I’m guilty of posting a lot of photos of myself here on Instagram, but who wouldn’t when you have #Salontastic hair? 🙆🏽‍♀️✨ And now that #PantenePH just sent me this #SalontasticAtHome kit, I’m going to flood you guys even more! 😅”



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With beautiful hair to match her beautiful personality, Gabbi is confident she can achieve anything she sets her mind to. Get the same confidence with Pantene Collagen Repair 3-Minute Miracle Conditioner. Gabbi shares that this is her favorite variant and it’s, “what I use as a Collagen Gal with healthy, smooth hair that’s free from lagkit! 💁🏻‍♀️ I can style my hair any way I want without worry, as if a salon-expert touched my hair! 💫 Love this NEW Pantene 3 Minute Miracle Conditioner!”

With Pantene Collagen Repair 3-Minute Miracle Conditioner go ahead and experiment with your hair because its formulation helps transform dry and damaged hair into Salontastic smooth hair. 

Be Your Own Kind of Salontastic

So which Pantene woman are you? Are you strong like a Biotin Beauty? Smooth like a Keratin Queen? Or are you confident like a Collagen Gal? 

Whichever you relate to the most, you can be sure to enjoy Salontastic hair when you use the new Pantene 3-Minute Miracle Conditioner. Use it after you wash your hair with Pantene Total Damage Care Shampoo that’s specially designed to repair 10 visible signs of damage, on top of that, it also prevents split ends* up to 3 months! The best part is that you can do all of this from the comfort of your own home. 

With Pantene, every kind of woman can feel like they just stepped out of the salon every time they step out of the shower.



What are you waiting for? Start your Salontastic journey today. All variants of Pantene 3 Minute Miracle Conditioner and Pantene Total Damage Care Shampoo are available at the P&G official  stores on Lazada and Shopee. 

*Lazada link used 




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"Way Of The Cross" : An Enthralling thriller-action-drama story



In a Catholic country like here, in the Philippines, if we get to here the phrase "Way Of the Cross," one would easily think that you are pertaining to our religion, which is, in a more profound way, referring to Jesus Christ's Fourteen Stations of the Cross that we commemorate yearly, during Holy Week. But when we get to talk to this upcoming film's producer/director/screenplay writer and lead actor, Anthony Diaz V, we were enlightened. 

My first impression of Mr. Anthony, was that, he was a smart, English-speaking lad and with no information about him in my mind, I just thought, he's one of the cast only not until we had him interviewed... this guy had a lot to give and a real film buff! Not only he can do acting, but he can also write scripts, direct and produce a movie. He is a Fil-Am born and raised in the United States, and he gives credits to his Filipino dad, who is also an actor back in Los Angeles, California.


Anthony Diaz V during our pocket interview with him regarding his upcoming action-thriller movie, 
"Way Of The Cross." 

About his upcoming film, "Way Of The Cross," according to Mr. Anthony, without spoiling the whole film, it is an action-thriller, where he plays an Fil-Am FBI agent, who went home here in the Philippines to take care of some personal matters regarding his father and half-sister, until something happened in the nearby town... a series of killings or murders have been haunting the towns people and that it occurred during the Holy Week season. Because of his FBI instincts, he doesn't want to lose time in solving the series of crimes. He had also some encounters with the local police who tried to stop him. The big question is, how will he able to pursue his undaunted mission despite all the animosities he'd been experiencing while trying to resolve the serial killings? 


Mr. Anthony had also shared us that he had conducted an audition to complete the cast. He doesn't actually have anyone in mind, during that time, that's why, all the actors in the said movie had undergone the process. And fortunately, he was feeling so lucky and happy with full of admiration to our Filipino actors namely Roxanne Barcelo (Maria), Daiana Menezes, Alvin Anson (Padre Luna) , Rafael Rosell (Michael, Maria's husband in the movie), Isay Alvarez whom he considers as one of the greatest actors he had worked with here in the Philippines and the other members of the cast as well.

The first part of the movie was filmed in Las Vegas and the rest was shot here in the Philippines which he recalls, a perfect location for the movie.  



SYNOPSIS

Set against a small religious town in the Philippines, "WAY OF THE CROSS" follows Rogelio "Rogue" Marquez (Anthony Diaz V), a Las Vegas based Filipino American FBI agent, whose estranged father living in the Philippines, is diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. Rogue travels to the Philippines to visit his dying father and half sister in Manila. A string of murders occur during holy week celebrations in the nearby town of San Antonio that send waves of terror among the local town people, and stuns the NBI and its top agent. Rogue's curiosity and FBI instincts lure him into a dark cat and mouse world of religious abstracts as he attempts to uncover the motivation behind these murders in hopes to solve the mystery. 
Here's the official trailer of "Way of the Cross" and it looks very promising... 


    
DIRECTED BY
Gorio Vicuna
Antonio Diaz

ORIGINAL CONCEPT BY
Gorio Vicuna


SCREENPLAY BY
Antonio Diaz
Anthony Diaz V

EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY
Antonio Diaz
Lani Dizon

PRODUCED BY
Eye in the Sky Pictures
Zenza Global
Gward Inc.
Anthony Diaz V
Alvin Anson

CAST
Anthony Diaz V
Alvin Anson
Rafael Rosell
Daiana Menezes
Roxanne Barcelo
Giovanni Respall
Miguel Vasquez
Oz Rivera
Yussef Esteves
Danielle Chopin
Jordan Castillo

The moviegoers take away from this film would be, this will give us hope, inspiration and love. The screenplay was written by him and his father Antonio Diaz, based from the concept by Gorio Vicuna, who is a co-director in this movie. The movie is a character-driven thing, that will make us think, re-think and be enthralled with it. 


In addition, Mr. Anthony admitted that he likes the works of direk Erik Matti most especially what he did in his "On The Job" movie, he was totally whipped by it and he's looking forward to meet him personally and talk to him.  He also admitted that he's also interested to work with Liza Soberano, Anne Curtis and Erich Gonzales. 

So that's it guys, hope you could watch "Way Of The Cross" movie, coming soon in cinemas nationwide and premieres on May 11, 2019, Saturday at the SM Mall of Asia. 


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Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day is Back: The Biggest Annual Shopping Event in Southeast Asia and Taiwan

Users can look forward to a super series of non-stop deals over 11 consecutive super themed days, and massive giveaways worth over ₱15 million to be won


Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, kicks off its biggest annual regional shopping event, Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day. After last year’s successful 9.9 event which saw a three-fold uplift in orders and a five-time increase in traffic, Shopee is upping the ante this year with a 11-day mega shopping event from 30 August to 9 September. With over 500,000 sellers, around 800 brands and more than 60 partners onboard, users can expect up to 99% off from the largest collection of deals and massive giveaways worth over ₱15 Million.

“Shopee has grown tremendously in the past year. We now boast around 160 million users across the region, including over 16 million in the Philippines. At the same time, the number of sellers on Shopee has more than doubled to over 500,000 in less than a year, showing how we are quickly becoming the online shopping destination of choice for both shoppers and sellers in the region. To thank all our users for their continued support, we extended this year’s Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day to feature almost two weeks of non-stop promotions across all product categories. We have also continued to strengthen our ties with leading brands and partners to bring our users even more exclusive deals and promotions on Shopee,” said Terence Pang, Chief Operating Officer of Shopee.



 Super savings on super themed days




Starting 30 August, users can participate in a 11-day shopping marathon, featuring different back-to-back themed days every 24 hours in the lead up to the peak of Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day on 9 September. Users can also look forward to free shipping with lowered minimum spend every day during this period. Key highlights include Super Flash Sale Day on August 30 featuring flash deals as low as ₱99 happening nine times over the course of the day; and Super Vouchers Day on 3 September with a total of over ₱900,000 worth of vouchers to be redeemed.

On 5 September, Shopee will also be teaming up with hundreds of leading brands including giants P&G, Maybelline, Samsung, Vivo, Colgate - Palmolive, Oppo, Asus, and more to launch the first-ever Super Brand Festival, comprising the largest collection of deals from major brands on Shopee Mall. Users will get first-hand access to thousands of products sold by their favourite brands across all product categories including Electronics, Mobile and Gadgets, and Health and Beauty.

Shopee Shake, the highly popular in-app game that has since clocked over 70 million plays by users across the region, is making a comeback, this time with a new group mode where users can invite others to play at the same time to earn bonus coins, and a supersized coins pool of over 9 million Shopee Coins up for grabs. On Super Shopee Shake Day and Super Shopping Day on 8 and 9 September respectively, users can play up to 18 times in 48 hours for a chance to win Shopee coins, vouchers and prizes.

Take part in the nationwide Shopee Dance competition to win super giveaways



In line with Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping day, Shopee will also be launching a nationwide Shopee Dance competition called Shopee Dance to Win with prizes including an Ace 50” TV and up to ₱100,000 in cash to be won. The dance is featured in Shopee’s second television commercial starring Shopee Philippines’ brand ambassador, Anne Curtis.

To qualify, users will need to post a video of themselves doing the Shopee Dance on Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #ShopeeDancePH. The competition will run from 31 August till the end of Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day. Winners will be announced on Shopee’s social media pages on 9 September.


Join us for this year’s Shopee 9.9 Shopping Super Day

This year’s Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day is co-presented by more than 60 partners, including Grab, Cebu Pacific, BPI, SM Advantage, ABS-CBN Publishing, and ABS-CBN Store. Joining Shopee in its biggest sale of the year, Grab will be giving ₱9,000 worth of Grab rides each to 99 Shopee users; while Cebu Pacific will be giving round trip tickets to Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Kota Kinabalu, Bali and Siem Reap. In addition, the campaign is also supported by its official partners Black Arrow Express, Freenet, Citibank, Maybank, PNB and Robinsons Bank. 

“We have packed Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day with a comprehensive suite of deals and promotions tailored to our users’ varying needs and preferences. With the strong support of our sellers, brands and partners, we are confident that shoppers will enjoy an unmatched online shopping experience at our largest annual regional shopping event,” Pang concluded.

Shop the biggest sale of the year, Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day. Visit https://shopee.ph/99 from August 30 to September 9.
For more information on Shopee Dance competition, check out Shopee’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ShopeePH/
Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.



About Shopee
Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. It is a platform tailored for the region, providing customers with an easy, secure and fast online shopping experience through strong payment and logistical support. Shopee aims to continually enhance its platform and become the region’s e-commerce destination of choice.

Shopee has a wide selection of product categories ranging from consumer electronics to home & living, health & beauty, baby & toys, fashion and fitness equipment.

Shopee, a Sea company, was first launched in Singapore in 2015, and has since expanded its reach to Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines. Sea is a leader in digital entertainment, e-commerce and digital financial services across Greater Southeast Asia. Sea's mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology, and is listed on the NYSE under the symbol SE.

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"A Secret Affair" To Remember





Are secrets really bound to be disclosed? Have you experienced sharing the most discrete part of your life to someone? Do you have enough guts to reveal your secrets to the person you dearly love? Or let’s put it this way, have you had “A Secret Affair,” that you’ve been dreading it might come out and would greatly affect your relationship?

It all just started with one “casual sex.” And after that very daring and lustful encounter of Sam (Andi Eigenman) and Anton (Derek Ramsay), the inevitable complication has begun, as if fate was playing a game on the main characters of the story, including Rafi (Anne Curtis).

Derek Ramsay as Anton


Anne Curtis as Rafi and Andi Eigenmann as Sam

If we’re just going to base our impression of the movie, “A Secret Affair,” from the series of trailers per se, one might say it was a sort of “copy cat” from the previous box-office hit movie, “No Other Woman,” that was shown last year with Anne Curtis as the other woman, Cristine Reyes as the legal wife and the “Universal leading man,” Derek Ramsay as the man torn between two beautiful women (oh boy, he was really that lucky huh!). But this is a different story of love triangle, I bet you. 

You know guys, you really have to be there inside the theater and experience the thrill and excitement and hear those wonderful and remarkable exchange of lines between the characters of the story; each of them had shown superb acting most especially Ms. Jaclyn Jose, who until now, doesn’t fail to impress the audience with her own style. Check out her striking line... “Shut up! Bitch ka lang, ako super bitch!” hahaha love it! :)):)) I became more observant of the lines being delivered by Anne and Andi. It was so impressive how they deliver it with grace, timing, confidence and wit and it was kinda funny too, kudos to them. :))

Ms. Jaclyn Jose during the movie's presscon


Just to name few of my fave lines, Anne told Andi in one of their confrontations while they were at the car park of a certain mall: “Alam mo girl, kulang ka lang sa kape, alam mo kung saan masarap magkape? Sa burol mo!” And another scene in a cafe- Rafi to Sam: “Sana lang maipasa na ‘yung Rh Bill para hindi na ipinapanganak ang mga taong katulad mo.” I don’t intend to pre-empt the curiosity in you guys but I can’t help to share you Rafi’s very emotional line to Anton during their confrontation scene- “Ano ‘yun, masasabi mo bang you were physically unfaithful but emotionally faithful to me?!” Don’t you find it very intriguing and interesting? :))

Andi and Anne at the car park confrontation scene


In all fairness to Andi Eigenman, she was really effective in her role as a stubborn, bratty, self-centered girl who only wanted to be loved and give love to the man she thought was the one for her. She’d risk everything to get him (Anton) and win him over Rafi even if it would cause harm and affect their friendship. It reminds me of Andi’s very possessive and obsessive character in the on-going ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya teleserye, “Kahit Puso’y Masugatan,” no wonder she is so much at ease with that type of role, she did justice to it and proved to be very effective in “bitchy” stuffs.

I couldn’t help but share with you one of the most thrilling scenes from the movie, I call it the “I’ll Shut Up If You’ll Kiss Me” scene. OMG! That was so breathtaking! One piece of advice, don’t ever close your eyes on this scene. You want hint? Fire Exit hihi

Social media is really becoming more relevant and apt in our community. In one part of the movie, I’m pretty sure you’ll enjoy Rafi and Sam’s exchange of views, rants and shoutouts utilizing social networks like Twitter and Facebook. It was so practical and very realistic! I had a great laugh while watching; for it was so artistically done, and again, kudos to the creative team, it was so entertaining and outrageous, believe me and you better check that out!

The ever gorgeous Anne, remember this pic ;)


"Bitchy and daring" Sam played by Andi


Aside from the sexy, steamy and sizzling scenes of Anton with Rafi and Sam (it’s expected, of course) we could learn a lesson or two and relate with every character in the movie. Romantic and beautiful relationships like that of Anton and Rafi’s, when intruded by a third party, and all other factors like lies, betrayal and deception, would really banish this “thing” that is not given, it is something that is earned.... it’s the “trust.” I must say that threading thru life, we must also learn to give, forgive, accept and let go; and from there, we move on to the next chapter. We should not also commit ourselves if we know we couldn't stand for it and live by it. Never entertain impulsive and aggressive decisions when you’re aware, it might ruin your life and eventually be regretful in the end.

“A Secret Affair” is really a movie to be remembered. It speaks of the slapping truth and goes right into our hearts and minds. It is something to think of... a lesson for everyone and is relaying the message that, if we still have the power and time to control over things, don’t ever lose it or else, you’ll have to face and suffer its consequences.

This is produced and released by Viva Films under the helm of Nuel Crisostomo Naval and screenplay by Ms. Mel Mendoza del Rosario showing in over 200 theaters nationwide on October 24, 2012. Other casts include Joel Torre, Jackie Lou Blanco, Johnny Revilla, Jill Yulo, Say Alonzo, Petra Mahalimuyak, Gee-Ann Abraham, IC Mendoza and introducing Shy Carlos who exudes great resemblance with Jennylyn Mercado. 

Check-out Official Music Video of "A Secret Affair" in HD 





Special thanks to LionHearTV and Viva Films for the premiere night invites and photo credits to Viva and A Secret Affair Facebook page admin. 
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