INSPIRING | Three The Voice 2018 Knockout performances that you'll enjoy and put on repeat

When it comes to listening to good renditions, there's no other TV show that would showcase the best of the best. Just to clarify though, I am not an avid fan of The Voice. However, as I was scanning through my Youtube dashboard, I saw one superbly awesome Knockout performance video which then tricked me to watch the other clips of The Voice this year.

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Of all the videos I've marathon-ed today, here are the three The Voice Knockout rounds performances I really loved watching and putting on repeat. Enjoy!

1. Brynn Cartelli: "Here Comes Goodbye"

Video Courtesy: Youtube channel The Voice

At only 14 years old, this young lady from Massachusetts has what it takes to win this year. As early as age four, she's already been singing and some of her vids are uploaded on her Youtube channel. At six, Brynn has had early singing exposure through school talent and variety shows. And surprise, this pop-soul singer-songwriter has performed in front of 15,000-strong crowd at Gilette Stadium.

2. Kyla Jade: "You Don't Own Me"

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This 33-year-old woman from Tennessee is a vocal powerhouse. Her voice was developed as she grew up with a church choir. She once became a background vocalist for Jennifer Hudson and worked with Carrie Underwood. Her biggest break was when she took part in the Nashville Super Choir on “Bobby Jones Gospel,” BET's longest running gospel show.

3.  Christiana Danielle: "Elastic Heart"

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Who wouldn't remember her for her audition piece cover of Hotline Bling? She grew up listening to gospel music exclusively, but eventually dabbled in R&B and blues. At 22 years old, she already has a degree in social work and aims to bring music to the underserved communities as a way of coping up in life.

ALERTS | Free MRT 3 rides today until April 11 for Filipino veterans

Yup, you're reading it right. The Manila Metro Rail Transit 3 (MRT-3) is set to give free rides starting from April 5 (today) until April 11, however, this will only be provided to Filipino veterans.

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Every Filipino veteran will get to ride the MRT-3 for free in commemoration of Philippine Veterans Week and Araw ng Kagitingan which is annually celebrated on April 9. The veteran's plus-one will also be allowed to ride the MRT for free, the MRT-3 management said in its advisory.

To avail of the free ride, Filipino veterans must present their Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO) identification card upon entry at any station along the MRT-3 line. The veteran and his/her companion will then be given a single journey ticket to ride the train for free.

The MRT-3 transports around 500,000 passengers daily with just 15 trains moving back and forth along the EDSA route.

CULTURE | Ang Huling El Bimbo, the Musical opens this July 2018

The long wait is finally over!

Fans of popular Filipino rock band Eraserheads will surely be delighted to watch the musical Ang Huling El Bimbo which will be held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila. Featuring at least 40 songs from the country's well-loved rock band, Ang Huling El Bimbo is written by Dingdong Novenario and directed by Dexter Santos.

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Let's sure hope that they include Magasin, Alapaap, Spoliarium, Toyang, Tindahan ni Aleng Nena, Maselang Bahaghari, Ligaya, Tuwing Umuulan at Kapiling Ka in the musical's roster of tracks.

The much-awaited rock musical Ang Huling El Bimbo is set to run from July 20 to August 26, 2018. Purchase your tickets through TicketWorld beginning on April 6!

BOOK SALE | Big Bad Wolf Books is now here! 2 million books up for grabs at 60 to 80 percent off!

Everything is all set. Bookworms, get ready for this year's biggest ever book sale in the Philippines!

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Today, Big Bad Wolf Books held a special preview of its first-ever book sale in the country. Dubbed the largest book fair in the world, Big Bad Wolf Books has brought over 2 million books and 27,000 titles to the Philippines for the first time. Get discounts of up to 80% off! 

It will open tomorrow, Friday, 9 AM, 24/7 until February 25 at the World Trade Center, Pasay City.

Catch your favorite books (fiction, non-fiction and children's books) in different packaging--softbound, hardbound, and other package sets. That's 231 hours of nonstop book sale!

LIST | Holiday Mall Hours in SM Supermalls 2017

Wondering what time will SM Mall of Asia close on December 25? Planning ahead for your holiday rush shopping spree in SM Supermalls? 

Well, here’s a complete list of SM Mall opening and closing hour schedules from December 23, 2017 to January 1, 2018.

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Metro Manila

SM By The Bay

Monday - Thursday: 4:00 pm - 12:00 mn

Friday - Saturday: 4:00 pm - 2:00 am

Sunday: 4:00 pm - 12:00 mn

SALE | Five (5) Metro Manila Sales You Should Not Miss

It's that time of the year again when people flock to malls to purchase extravagantly and gather in groups to hang out and spend the holidays with their loved ones. Siyempre, who wouldn't love shopping when the things you love and need are put on sale, right?

Filipinos of legal age surely wouldn't want to miss on such sales. So I have enlisted five (5) of the ongoing holiday sales you must check out.

1. LEGO uBer Sale

Have you made your Christmas List and checked it twice? Why not make a trip to a LEGO Certified Store near you to complete what's left in your list? Get an ADDITIONAL 10% off ON TOP of the 20% off on ALL regular LEGO sets until December 31 only, when you present your LEGO VIP card! Don’t have a LEGO VIP card yet? Get yourself one at any LEGO Certified Store now! It’s FREE!

LIST | Holiday Mall Hours in Robinsons Malls 2017

Still looking for Christmas gifts to give to your love ones? Wanting to frequent Divisoria, but finding it difficult to go there 'cause it's too far? Is there a nearby Robinsons mall in your area?  Why not check out Robinsons Malls' wide array of gift items?

Here is a list of the holiday mall hours in Robinsons Malls branches before 2017 ends. All photos  are courtesy of Robinsons Malls.

1. Mall Hours: Robinsons Place Manila

2. Mall Hours: Robinsons Forum

3. Mall Hours: Robinsons Novaliches

4. Mall Hours: Robinsons Metro East

5. Mall Hours: Robinsons Town Mall Malabon

6. Mall Hours: Robinsons Galleria

7. Mall Hours: Robinsons Magnolia

8. Mall Hours: Robinsons Otis