THE RAKRAKAN FESTIVAL 2023, NOV 25-26

November 22, 2023





Brace yourselves for the grand finale as The Last Rakrakan Festival 2023 promises two days of extraordinary performances, culture, and unity on November 25 and 26 at SMDC Festival Grounds, Paranaque City, featuring the best artists and engaging activities.




Day 1, on November 25, will be headlined by the iconic RICO BLANCO and feature artists such as December Avenue, Sugarcane, Munimuni, Orange and Lemons, Kiyo, Kjwan, Nobita, Razorback, Saydie, Skychurch, Galaw Tao, Autotelic, Barbie Almalbis, CHNDTR, Better Days, Mizael, Kiss N Tell, and more.






Day 2, on November 26, will headlined by the legendary rock star icon ELY BUENDIA taking the stage alongside Juan Karlos, Zild, Blaster, Unique, Dilaw, Mayonnaise, Valley of Chrome, Greyhoundz, Typecast, Chicosci, Bandang Lapis, Chocolate Factory, The Chongkeys, Brownman Revival, Pedicab, and more.


The Last Rakrakan Festival offers diverse activities, including a Car Show (B2B), a Skate Clinic (Malachi), a Street Art Competition (in partnership with Do It), Perya Games, a Food and Merch Bazaar, and more.

With three main stages—Peace, Center, and Mosh—and additional mini-stages like Busking, Manila Wrestling Federation & Sunugan Battles, Musiklaban Audition Stages, and Cosplay Stage, the festival promises a unique and immersive experience showcasing a variety of music genres and talents, providing a platform for up-and-coming artists to shine.







Don't miss the chance to be part of this historic event, as The Last Rakrakan Festival bids a heartfelt farewell. Join us for an unforgettable event in the history of Original Pinoy Music. Be part of this memorable experience at the last Rakrakan Festival.

Tickets are available through various platforms:
Available at all SM Ticket outlets nationwide
Beetzee (Gcash & Maya): http://rakrakan.beetzee.com
Additional SM Ticket charges apply.
Ticket options include:

GEN-AD: Access to all stages and common areas.

VIP : Access to all stages and common areas, VIP Areas (Closer to stages), Meet & Greet, Dedicated Portalet.

S-VIP : RF 2023 Official Event Shirt, Access to all stages and common areas, S-VIP Areas (The best view of the stages), Meet & Greet, Dedicated Portalet, and DSLR Access.

For further details and ticket purchases, visit the official festival website at www.rakrakanfestival.com.

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LEE MIN HO is SMDC’s NEWEST ‘GOOD GUY’

March 4, 2023





The leading developer teams up with the Korean superstar for its “Step into Luxury” campaign

Philippines, March 2023 – Leading property developer SM Development Corporation (SMDC) is launching its newest advertising campaign, which has a superstar endorser, Korean actor Lee Min Ho.

“I’m honored to be part of the SMDC family. It’s very important for a person to have a space to call home,” Lee Min Ho shared. He added that being able to influence home buyers in owning their home is something he is grateful for.

Lee Min Ho is the lead actor of the Korean drama series “Boys Over Flowers,” “City Hunter,” “The Heirs,” “The Legend of the Blue Sea,” “The King: Eternal Monarch,” and “Pachinko,” which established him as a household name worldwide, including the Philippines.

Lee Min Ho has been voted as most favorite actor by the 2022 Overseas Hallyu Report, an international survey conducted in 18 countries by the Republic of Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korean Foundation for International Culture Exchange (KOFICE). Lee Min Ho, who has topped the list for five consecutive years since 2018, proved that he is an unwavering representative in Korea. Since 2009, he has received numerous awards for excellence in acting, and is considered as one of the most influential global style icons who has the largest number of followers on social media among Korean actors.

SMDC Vice President for Marketing Aye Luna said, “We are certainly excited to be working with Mr. Lee Min Ho for this campaign. Not only does he embody true luxury and sophistication, he is also a “Good Guy” in every sense of the word. He cares about his family and fans, and positively contributes to society through his donation platform. This makes him the perfect brand ambassador of SMDC.”

As a testament to its commitment to building world-class, master-planned sustainable communities, SMDC was recently named Best Developer in Southeast Asia by Dot Property Southeast Asia Awards 2022, and received excellence awards for several of its residential condominium developments.

To know more about the campaign, follow SMDC on its official Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and TikTok accounts, or visit the SMDC website.





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The Amazing Spider-Man Experience




Filipinos were so lucky being one of the first ones to watch this spectacular movie "The Amazing Spider-Man," while other countries including the United States, have been counting the days and nights 'til its first screening on July 03, 2012. 

Taking advantage of this rare chance, I decided to catch the advanced screening at SM IMAX 3D theater in Mall of Asia (MOA). You can check-out movie schedules here.



We got the June 29, 12:01 AM slot, yay! 


While waiting at the lounge, the whole venue was so filled with "Spidey" fanatics from different generations, genders and class. But there's one thing that we all do have in common... we're all excited about the whole muvee and how would Andrew Garfield do justice to his role as Peter Parker a.k.a. Spider-Man.

Part of the waiting crowd gathered at the SM IMAX lounge


People get in line to have a lucky pick from the bowl and claim their free posters. 
Well I got a pen hehe :)


Aside from the SM IMAX Baller ID, we were also given Krispy Kreme doughnuts and paper hats, there's my pen and the exclusive poster. 


We were also given a free coffee, sakto, inaantok na talaga ko that time! :))


Since the seats were all occupied, this group caught my attention... picnic anyone? :P 
I find it cool though, specially if you do it with your friends.


Of course, it would be a little-less happy without your peers, hehe


Haiz, I really need this kick! hihihi


"La lang," this too caught me, nice noh? 

Almost there... this is the entrance to the left side of the theater 


At 11:45 PM, here's the view (IMAX and SMDC parking lot) from where we lined up for entrance


Finally, we got in and got my 3D glasses on hehe (excited?! excited?!)

To tell you honestly, I really don't have any plans of documenting and blogging about this whole "thing." I just got really inspired by those people who really came out of their way staying late, even had their kids tagged along, even the grandmas and grandpas were there. It was like a gathering of sorts, a "bonding" which the Filipinos are popularly known for. Amazing, right?!

Now we turn our wheels to the movie... frankly speaking, I am not an avid reader of Spider-Man nor any of Marvel comics' stories. Being a movie enthusiast, I never fail to catch them on screen. But since I've been talking to few Marvel comics readers, I found out that one of Spider-Man's edited story from Toby Maguire's three flicks (2002, 2004 and 2007) was the "spider web" coming out of his wrists. 

Spider-Man Web Shooter

With the latest Spider-Man movie, it was presented that Peter Parker himself made his very own web shooter aside from customizing his "spandex" costume. And that alone, really made an impact to the story. And now, the makers of this film can fully claim that, the untold chapter of Spider-Man was finally unveiled. 

Andrew Garfiled as the new Spider-Man

I would like to commend the whole production for making this film so AMAZINGLY Spectacular! And this is the other reason why I opted to blog about this. I didn't expect that Andrew Garfield will be this great and he did exceed our expectations and gave justice to his character. Clap, clap, clap! Bravo! Andrew's been working hard for this character for six months, he had undergone physical preparations, doing strength, agility and core training, even nutritional monitoring. Do you think that by just plain camera, digital or graphic tricks, these would all work? Nah ah, as his character requires and as part of the movie's preparation per se, Andrew even had to do some trampoline works, power core moves, perfecting basketball skills, as well as martial arts, gymnastic and parkour works for three months. And it all paid-off! Whew! It was indeed a tiring, critical and yet a very humbling task being a superhero like Spider-Man huh! :))

Spider-Man came out of the manhole 


It was refreshing to see on screen such brilliant and award-winning Hollywood actors like Martin Sheen, playing the role of Uncle Ben and Ms. Sally Field as Aunt May.

Martin Sheen (Uncle Ben) and Sally Field (Aunt May)


On the other hand, Emma Stone who appeared in several movies like Friends With Benefits and Crazy, Stupid, Love opposite Ryan Gosling plays Gwen Stacy as Peter Parker's love interest in the movie. 

Emma Stone (Gwen Stacy) and Andrew Garfield (Peter Parker)


Some of the scenes of Spider-Man's life story were presented in different versions but the significant thing is, the whole movie gave justice to itself. You know, I'd really wanted to pour some more points here but the rest is all for you to find out! So, if ever you have the chance and means, please I do encourage you to watch it in 3D, and you'll be more than AMAZED.
 I tell you, you'll love it as much as I did. 
I don't want to be a spoiler but please do stay in your seats 'til the film credits start to run on the screen. See you at the next "The Amazing Spider-Man" folks, since they're now preparing for the shooting of its sequel. :))

Credits to The Amazing Spider-Man Offical FB page for some of the photos I've posted. 















































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