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Christmas Starts Here at Robinsons Department Store: Shop decorations now with great prices, festive experiences


Get a headstart on shopping Christmas decor and gifts, and join a handicraft workshop with loved ones at Robinsons Department Store

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Christmas is way too much fun to squeeze into December. With traffic and crowded stores still comfortably in the distance, there’s time to wander, imagine how the house might look, and choose decorations and gifts  because they genuinely bring joy In true Filipino fashion, we start celebrating Christmas as soon as September comes around to bring the warmth and sparkle of the holiday season into our lives. Whether you’re looking for festive decor for your home or want to start gift shopping, Christmas Starts Here at Robinsons Department Store.  

Running until December, this seasonal showcase turns every Robinsons Department Store into a vibrant holiday wonderland packed with stylish and affordable festive finds. Check out the e-catalogue here.

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Transform Your Space into a Festive Sanctuary

Nothing sets the holiday mood quite like setting up the Christmas tree and bringing out the festive lights. This season, Robinsons Department Store offers an array of Christmas décor designed to fit every theme.

If you want a traditional holiday vibe, Yuletide Classics and Pines and Berries offers timeless pieces in green and red motifs, ranging from tree baubles and wreaths to an eye-catching Christmas Village centerpiece and Nutcracker figurine. Golden Opulence brings elegance to any home with its white and gold pieces, while Holiday Jewels makes a regal statement with its jewel-toned collection. For something more playful, Whimsical Pastels’ candy-inspired color palette brings more magic to your home.

No matter the theme, Robinsons Department Store’s wide range of home decor makes the anticipation for Christmas feel like an early celebration. As early as now, you can host festive gatherings with your cozy, beautifully-decorated space as the backdrop.

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Effortless Gifting for Loved Ones

Finding thoughtful presents doesn't have to be overwhelming. Robinsons Department Store makes gift shopping seamless with curated seasonal must-haves for all ages. From local fashion finds and beauty sets to home and kitchenware, there’s something for all the important people in your life.

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Get Creative at the Christmas Craft House

Make holiday shopping even more memorable at Robinsons Department Store’s Christmas Craft House at select branches. Shoppers will get the chance to DIY holiday decor and other handicraft projects. It’s the perfect weekend activity for families, kids, and DIY enthusiasts looking to add a personal, handmade touch to their Christmas celebrations.

To join, you just need to present a single-receipt purchase from Robinsons Department Store.

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Beat the holiday rush and start shopping early. Head to your nearest Robinsons Department Store branch nationwide until December 2026 to grab all your holiday essentials. Because when it comes to heartwarming celebrations, bright decorations, and meaningful gifts, Christmas Starts Here at Robinsons Department Store.

For more updates and information, follow Robinsons Department Store on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.


TECNO CAMON Slim 5G Pre-Order in the Philippines Offers ₱2M Cash Prize Pool, Free MagBadge and Up to ₱3,000 Off

TECNO CAMON Slim 5G Pre-Order in the Philippines Offers ₱2M Cash Prize Pool, Free MagBadge and Up to ₱3,000 Off

Pre-order the CAMON Slim 5G at ₱27,999 until October 15 for a chance to win ₱1 million, plus premium benefits worth up to ₱10,000 including a free TECNO MagBadge.

MANILA, Philippines — October 2026 — The TECNO CAMON Slim 5G is now available for pre-order in the Philippines from October 2 to October 15, 2026, giving customers the chance to win from a total ₱2 million cash prize pool, including one ₱1 million Grand Prize.

Priced at ₱27,999, the new ultra-slim imaging flagship also comes with premium benefits worth up to ₱10,000, including a free TECNO MagBadge, plus a special cash discount of up to ₱3,000 for customers who claim their pre-ordered devices during the promotional period. Customers can pre-order at participating TECNO stores nationwide, and available for: Burgundy Red, Matisse Black,Rebel Pink.

Built around TECNO’s “Make It Lighter” philosophy, CAMON Slim 5G combines a 6.39mm ultra-slim design, a 6000mAh battery, and a 50MP Sony LYTIA™ 700C main camera with Super-Zoom FlashSnap — making it lighter to carry and ready to capture fast-moving everyday moments clearly.



Win from a ₱2 Million Cash Prize Pool — Including ₱1 Million Grand Prize

At the center of the CAMON Slim 5G pre-order campaign is a total ₱2 million cash prize pool, giving customers 101 chances to win.

The prizes include:

  • 1 Grand Prize — ₱1,000,000

  • 100 winners — ₱10,000 each

Each valid CAMON Slim 5G pre-order and claim during the promotional period qualifies for one entry, subject to the official campaign mechanics. Approved permit number: DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-267625 Series of 2026.

For one lucky customer, bringing home a new smartphone could also come with a life-changing ₱1 million cash prize. For 100 lucky customers, can get ₱10,000 each.

Whether it goes toward family needs, a new business, education, travel or a personal goal, the campaign gives another meaning to TECNO’s “Make It Lighter” idea — giving consumers a chance to make something bigger in life a little lighter.


Get Premium Benefits Worth Up to ₱10,000, Including a Free TECNO MagBadge

Every eligible CAMON Slim 5G pre-order also comes with a package of premium benefits worth up to ₱10,000.

The package includes:

  • Free TECNO MagBadge — Style Meets Smarter

  • 60-Day Free Replacement — Start Every Day with Confidence

  • 13-Month Extended Warranty — Support That Stays With You

  • 3-Year 256GB Cloud Storage — Save the Memories That Matter

  • 3-Month Google One AI Plus 2TB Free Trial — Work Smarter, Make Every Day Lighter

A highlight of the package is the TECNO MagBadge, TECNO’s smart magnetic accessory with an SRP of ₱5,999 when purchased separately.

Featuring a 1.73-inch display, the MagBadge supports functions including rear-camera preview, wireless media sync and remote shutter control, giving CAMON Slim 5G users another way to take advantage of the phone’s imaging capabilities.

For selfies, group shots or creative shooting, users can preview the rear camera through the MagBadge and remotely trigger the shutter — making it easier to use the phone’s main camera without having to stay behind the device.

 


Claim Early and Get Up to ₱3,000 Special Cash Discount

Customers who successfully pre-order the CAMON Slim 5G can also enjoy a special cash discount of up to ₱3,000, depending on when they claim their device.

Claim Date

Special Cash Discount

October 16–17

₱3,000 OFF

October 18

₱2,500 OFF

October 19–23

₱2,000 OFF

Customers who claim their devices earlier can therefore enjoy a bigger cash discount on top of the other pre-order benefits. Applicable terms, availability and redemption mechanics apply.

CAMON Slim 5G: Light to Hold. Fast to Catch.

Behind the pre-order offers is the core reason CAMON Slim 5G was created: to make two things people do every day feel easier — carrying their phone and capturing the moment.

At only 6.39mm thin, CAMON Slim 5G is designed to feel noticeably slimmer and easier to carry throughout the day, while still housing a large 6000mAh battery. For working Filipinos moving between the office, commuting, family time, social activities and everything in between, the phone is designed to deliver everyday capability without adding unnecessary bulk. 

CAMON Slim 5G features a 50MP Sony LYTIA™ 700C Ultra-Night Main Camera, supported by TECNO’s imaging technologies including Super-Zoom FlashSnap.

FlashSnap is designed for moments that happen quickly — from children moving, pets jumping and friends laughing, to sports, concerts and other spontaneous scenes.

With support for up to 2x telephoto snap shooting, the feature helps users capture fleeting moments clearly without having to prepare for the shot long in advance.

The idea is simple: Light to Hold. Fast to Catch. That is how CAMON Slim 5G brings “Make It Lighter” into everyday use.

Burgundy Red Brings Fashion into the CAMON Slim 5G Experience

CAMON Slim 5G also puts strong emphasis on how a smartphone looks and feels in everyday life. Its hero color, Burgundy Red, combines red and brown tones with a refined matte texture and velvet-like finish, giving the phone a warmer and more sophisticated visual character.

Together with its ultra-slim profile, CAMON Slim 5G is designed to feel less like a conventional piece of electronics and more like an extension of personal style.

Consumers can also choose Matisse Black and Rebel Pink, with Gossamer White following later in October.

Up to 24-Month Installment Options with Official Financing Partners

To make CAMON Slim 5G more accessible, TECNO is working with a wide range of official financing partners in the Philippines, including Home Credit, Skyro, Salmon, PayJoy, BillEase and Kredivo, as well as participating credit card installment providers.

Depending on the partner and applicable promotion, customers may enjoy:

  • Installment plans of up to 24 months

  • Up to ₱1,000 discount or cashback

  • Special promotions from selected fintech partners, including raffles with a chance to have eligible loan balances of up to ₱84,000 waived

Terms, eligibility, installment periods and promotional mechanics may vary by partner.

Free Globe Prepaid SIM with One Year of UNLI 5G

TECNO has also partnered with Globe for the launch of CAMON Slim 5G. Eligible customers who purchase the device can receive a free Globe Prepaid SIM with one year of UNLI 5G data, adding another connectivity benefit to the CAMON Slim 5G ownership experience.

Pre-Order CAMON Slim 5G Until October 15

Pre-order now to get a free TECNO MagBadge worth ₱5,999, premium benefits, special cash discounts, and a chance to win ₱1 million.

For more product and Pre-order details are available at  https://bit.ly/4iKb0AM


LG Showcases Everyday Home Convenience at SM Mall of Asia




News Summary

 LG Electronics Philippines brought its LG Home Solutions Exhibit Display to SM Mall

of Asia from September 24 to 30, 2026.

 Located at the Ground Floor of the Entertainment Mall, the exhibit gave mallgoers an

easy way to explore selected LG home appliances.

 Visitors discovered everyday home essentials across three categories: washing

machines, refrigerators, and microwave ovens.

 The exhibit also invited visitors to scan the onsite code and join the K-Sama Club, with

a complimentary giveaway available while daily supplies lasted.

 Through the display, LG brought its Life’s Good philosophy closer to everyday routines

in a practical and approachable way.


MANILA, Philippines – Everyday life at home moves through small routines. Laundry waits

by the door. Groceries need their place. A quick meal has to be ready before the next part of the

day begins. As more people looked for practical ways to make these moments feel lighter, LG

Electronics Philippines brought its home solutions closer to mallgoers through the LG Home

Solutions Exhibit Display at SM Mall of Asia.

Held from September 24 to 30, 2026, the exhibit was located at the Ground Floor of the

Entertainment Mall, where visitors explored selected LG home appliances during their mall

visit. On display were three everyday home essentials: washing machines, refrigerators, and

microwave ovens.


“Through the LG Home Solutions Exhibit


Display, we wanted to meet people where everyday

life already happens and show how thoughtful home solutions can make daily routines feel

lighter and easier,” said Changhee Doh, Home Solutions Product Director, LG Electronics

Philippines. “At LG, we believe innovation fits best when it feels useful, intuitive, and close to

home.”


Bringing Home Solutions Within Reach


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More than a product display, the LG Home Solutions Exhibit Display gave visitors a chance to

see how home appliances could fit naturally into real daily routines.

From keeping clothes fresh and food stored properly to helping make everyday meals a little

easier, the exhibit brought together familiar appliance categories in one accessible stop. It

offered a simple way to discover how LG supported the moments people came home to every

day.


By bringing these solutions closer to where people already were, LG continued to bring

its Life’s Good philosophy into everyday life in ways that felt practical, useful, and close to

home.


Discover LG and Join the K-Sama Club

The exhibit also gave visitors a simple way to connect with LG beyond the display floor.

Mallgoers who visited the exhibit could scan the onsite code and join the K-Sama Club. After

completing the activity, visitors could also claim a complimentary giveaway, while daily

supplies lasted.


It was an easy way to turn a quick stop into something more—an opportunity to discover LG,

join the community, and take a little something home.


Experience Better Everyday Living with LG

Through the LG Home Solutions Exhibit Display, visitors explored how selected home

appliances supported everyday routines in an accessible mall setting.


The LG Home Solutions Exhibit Display was held through September 30, 2026, at the Ground

Floor of SM Mall of Asia’s Entertainment Mall, near Nike and Krispy Kreme. Visitors explored

selected washing machines, refrigerators, and microwave ovens, scanned the onsite code to join

the K-Sama Club, and claimed a complimentary giveaway while daily supplies lasted.


Life’s Good when everyday living feels a little easier.

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About LG Electronics

LG Electronics is a global innovator in technology and consumer electronics with presence in almost every country

and an international workforce of more than 75,000. LG’s four Companies – Home Appliance Solution, Media


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Entertainment Solution, Vehicle Solution and Eco Solution – combined for global revenue of over KRW 88 trillion in

2024. LG is a leading manufacturer of consumer and commercial products ranging from TVs, home appliances, air

solutions, monitors, automotive components and solutions, and its premium LG SIGNATURE and intelligence LG

ThinQ brands are familiar names world over. Visit www.LG.com/global/newsroom/. for the latest news. 

“Mono No Aware” and “Limlim” take top honors at 2026 Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival Awards Night




 

The dust has settled and the victors stand triumphant. At the end of the most competitive Puregold CinePanalo awards season ever, “Mono No Aware” and “Limlim” took home the top prizes in their respective categories. 

 

In the full-length category, the Japan-set drama “Mono No Aware” was far and away the most awarded film. The film landed nine awards including Pinakapanalong Pelikula, Panalo sa International Jury, Panalong Direktor for BC Amparado, Panalong Aktor for Juan Karlos Labajo, Panalong Pangalawang Aktres for Momoko Kobayashi, Best Ensemble, Panalo sa Cinematography for TM Malones, Panalo sa Editing for Edmund Telmo, and Panalo sa Sound Design for Willie Apa Jr.

 

“Apol of my Ai,” “Multwoh (Patay na Patay Sa’yo),” and “Patay Gutom” took home four awards each, while “Stuck on You” left with two.

 

Notable wins include Xyriel Manabat taking home Panalong Aktres for her comedic turn in “Stuck on You,” young Zion Cruz of “Apol of my Ai” taking home the Panalong Child Performer award, and Zanjoe Marudo winning the Panalong Pangalawang Aktor award.

 

In the student shorts category, “Limlim” and “Kun Hain, Bisan Diin.” found themselves in a neck-and-neck race best highlighted when Samantha Palaje and Jomarie Corro-Reyes respectively took home Panalong Direktor in a tie for the award. Both films ended the night with four awards each, with “Limlim” taking home the top honor of Pinkapanalong Maikling Pelikula.”

 

The complete list of 2026 Puregold CinePanalo award winners is as follows:

 

PINAKAPANALONG PELIKULA

Full-Length: “Mono No Aware”

Student Shorts: “Limlim”

 

PANALONG KARANGALAN MULA SA HURADO

Full-Length: “Apol of my Ai”

Student Shorts: “Kun Hain, Bisan Diin.”

 

PUREGOLD ALWAYS PANALO FILM

Full-Length: “Multwoh (Patay na Patay Sa’yo)” & “Patay Gutom (Dead Hungry)”

Student Shorts: “Miss Intrams” & “Pulis Dunggab”

 

PANALO SA INTERNATIONAL JURY

Full-Length: “Mono No Aware”

Student Shorts: “Alumahan”

 

PANALONG DIRECTOR

Full-Length: BC Amparado - “Mono No Aware”

Student Shorts: Jomarie Corro-Reyes - “Kun Hain, Bisan Diin.” &

Samantha Palaje - “Limlim”

 

PINAKA PANALONG MAIKLING PELIKULA (PANORAMA SECTION)

“The Other Side of Reality” - Zig Dulay

 

PANALONG AKTRESS

Full-Length: Xyriel Manabat - “Stuck on You”

Student Shorts: Jonalyn Mateo - “Ang Huling Banlaw ni Susan”

 

PANALONG CHILD PERFORMER

Full-Length: Zion Cruz - “Apol of My Ai”

Student Shorts: Zoey Madison Lim - “Limlim”

 

PANALONG AKTOR

Full-Length: Juan Karlos Labajo - “Mono No Aware”

Student Shorts: Jay Gabriel Cañada - “The Sound of K”

 

PANALONG PANGALAWANG AKTRESS

Full-Length: Momoko Kobayashi - “Mono No Aware”

Student Shorts: Nour Hooshmand - “Starfish”

 

PANALONG PANGALAWANG AKTOR

Full-Length: Zanjoe Marudo - “Apol of My Ai”

Student Shorts: Nor Domingo - “12 Shots”

 

BEST ENSEMBLE

“Mono No Aware”

 

PANALO SA MGA MANONOOD

Full-Length: “Multwoh (Patay na Patay Sa’yo)”

Student Shorts: “Ang Huling Banlaw ni Susan”

 

PANALONG KWENTO

Full-Length: Carl Joseph E. Papa, Yvonne Garcia - “Patay Gutom”

Student Shorts: Jomarie Corro-Reyes, William Roberts - “Kun Hain, Bisan Diin.”

 

PANALO SA CINEMATOGRAPHY 

Full-Length: TM Malones - “Mono No Aware”

Student Shorts: Geia de Vera - “Limlim”

 

PANALO SA PRODUCTION DESIGN

Full-Length: Rodrigo Ricio - “Multwoh (Patay na Patay Sa’yo)”

Student Shorts: Jim Flores, Minnesota Flores, Sol Samodio - “12 Shots”

 

PANALO SA MUSICAL SCORING

Full-Length: Emerzon Texon - “Apol of My Ai”

Student Shorts: Lenard Kent Villanueva - “Miss Intrams”

 

PANALO SA VISUAL EFFECTS

Full-Length: “Patay Gutom” Animation Team

Student Shorts: Junelle Bacho Tecson, Luis Martin Mañalac - “Starfish”

 

PANALO SA EDITING

Full-Length: Edmund Telmo - “Mono No Aware”

Student Shorts: Brian Spencer Reyes - “Kun Hain, Bisan Diin.”

 

PANALO SA SOUND DESIGN

Full-Length: Willie Apa Jr. - “Mono No Aware”

Student Shorts: Hannah Gagalac - “Bumtak Sara ti Nuangen”

 

PANALONG AWITIN

Full-Length: “Reyna ng Quezon City” by Juana - “Stuck on You”

Student Shorts: “Game Na!” by Kier Mosquito, Edlyn Icao, John Dave Brion - “Teks Battle: Shoot Pati Pato!”

 

PANALONG POSTER

Full-Length: Denver Balbaboco - “Patay Gutom”

Student Shorts: Keith Ian Serfino - “Alumahan” & Eidan Maninang - “Nang Matakasan ang Tagay”

 

PINAKAPANALONG PROMOSYON NG PELIKULA

“When Heaven Inched Towards Earth”

 

PANALO SA BRAND INTRUSION

Full-Length: “Multwoh (Patay na Patay Sa’yo”)

Student Shorts: “Alumahan”

 

Puregold CinePanalo festival chair Ivy Hayagan-Piedad spoke on the importance of the occasion. “Each year, we gather to honor the brave artistry, and passion of Filipino filmmakers who continue to make a statement in Philippine cinema,” she said. “We proudly celebrate their achievements and we will continue to push this new voice and new perspective that move, inspire, and resonate with our panalo cinema audience.”

 

The Puregold CinePanalo continues to run until October 4 at Gateway Cineplex 18, TriNoma, Fairview Terraces, Ayala Malls Feliz, Ayala Malls Circuit, Ayala Malls Manila Bay and Market! Market!

 

Regular tickets are priced at ₱250, while PWDs, senior citizens, students, national athletes, and Aling Puring and Puregold Perks cardholders can purchase discounted ₱200 tickets.

 

A ₱2,000 festival pass provides access to all seven full-length films and four sets featuring the festival’s 19 student shorts. Festival passes are available at Gateway Cineplex 18 and TriNoma.

 

The Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival 2026 is supported by Alaska, Angel, Argentina, Ariel, Bingo, Birch Tree Fortified, Bear Brand, C2, Century Tuna, Champion, Chuckie, Coca-Cola, Colgate, Creamsilk, Datu Puti, Downy, GoodNom Fresh, Great Taste, Del Monte, Jack’N Jill, Knorr, Lucky Me!, Maggi, Magnolia Real Mayonnaise, Milo, Monde, MY San, Nestea, Nissin, Nivea, Palmolive Naturals, Pantene, Purefoods, Rebisco, Royal, Safeguard, Sprite, Surf, Wilkins and Zonrox.

Jollibee and DreamWorks team up for global ‘Forgotten Island’ campaign celebrating friendship and Filipino culture


Jollibee and DreamWorks Animation are teaming up for a global partnership tied to the worldwide theatrical release of Forgotten Island, a new original animated feature that celebrates friendship, family, and Filipino-inspired storytelling.

The collaboration brings together DreamWorks, the studio behind globally recognized films including Shrek, How to Train Your Dragon, and The Wild Robot, and Jollibee, the beloved Filipino restaurant brand that makes your favorite Chickenoy, Yumburger, Jolly Spaghetti and Burger Steak.

 

The partnership also brings together shared themes of friendship and togetherness. Forgotten Island draws inspiration from Filipino mythology and stories passed down through Filipino families, while Jollibee has long brought people together through shared meals and everyday moments of joy. In the Philippines, the collaboration offers fans an opportunity to experience the film’s themes and Filipino cultural elements through Jollibee.

 

At the heart of Forgotten Island, from the filmmakers of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, are lifelong best friends Jo and Raissa, voiced by Grammy and Academy Award winner H.E.R. and Filipino actress Liza Soberano. The story follows the two friends as they discover a mysterious portal leading to Nakali, a magical island inhabited by mythical creatures inspired by stories from their Filipino families.

 

Their adventure takes a turn when they discover that returning home comes at the cost of losing their memories of each other. Joined by a group of allies, Jo and Raissa must navigate the challenges of Nakali while finding a way to preserve their friendship. 

The film features an international voice cast that includes Dave Franco, Lea Salonga, Jenny Slate, Manny Jacinto, Dolly de Leon, Jo Koy, and Ronny Chieng, bringing together global talent and Filipino voices in a story rooted in Filipino-inspired mythology. 

 

“At Jollibee, we've always believed that some of life's best memories are made around the dining table. Forgotten Island is a beautiful and moving story that reminds us of the power and importance of friendship, something that has always been at the heart of our brand,” said Dorothy Ching, vice president for marketing of Jollibee Philippines. “Through this partnership with DreamWorks, we're excited to give Filipinos another meaningful way to celebrate friendship, create lasting memories, and share the joy of eating together.” 

 

To bring the partnership closer to Filipino fans, Jollibee Philippines will introduce the limited-time Forgotten Island Adventure Bundle launching September 16 in Metro Manila and September 23 in all other regions, available until October 31 at participating stores nationwide.

 

The Adventure Bundle includes Jollibee's 1-pc. Chickenjoy with rice and Pineapple Quencher, the new Peach Mango Pie à la Mode with Vanilla Soft Serve, Jollibee's Peach Mango Pie with Chocolate Sauce, and an exclusive Forgotten Island Friendship Charm Bracelet. The bundle is priced at ₱389.

 

Inspired by the film, the exclusive Friendship Charm Bracelet serves as a collectible that fans can take home as a memento of the partnership and the friendships celebrated in Forgotten Island.

 

The Forgotten Island Adventure Bundle will be available through dine-in, takeout, and drive-thru, while supplies last.

 

Forgotten Island, distributed by Universal Pictures, opens in Philippine cinemas on September 23, 2026.

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About Jollibee

Jollibee is a global restaurant brand best known for its world-famous Chickenjoy fried chicken. It was voted No. 1 Best Fast Food Fried Chicken in the U.S. in USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for three consecutive years and garnered multiple acclaims in various markets.  It is the #1 QSR in the Philippines, Vietnam, and Brunei.  Guided by its purpose to serve great-tasting food and bring the joy of eating to everyone, Jollibee continues to bring people together through joyful dining experiences across more than 1,800 stores in 16 countries. Jollibee is the flagship brand of Jollibee Group, one of the fastest-growing restaurant companies in the world.

 

 

About DreamWorks Animation’s Forgotten Island

Your best friendship is worth fighting for.

DreamWorks Animation, the studio that brought you unforgettable bonds between a boy and a dragon in How to Train Your Dragon, an ogre and a donkey in Shrek, and a robot and a gosling in The Wild Robot, now welcomes a dazzling and emotional story about two lifelong best friends who must come together before they drift apart in Forgotten Island.

The new original film is written and directed by Academy Award® nominee Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado and is produced by Academy Award® nominee Mark Swift, the filmmaking team behind Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.

Grammy and Academy Award® winning supernova H.E.R. and Liza Soberano (Lisa Frankenstein, Alone/Together) star as high school graduates Jo and Raissa, who have been best friends since grade school but are now about to embark on separate life paths.

While celebrating their last night together, Jo and Raissa stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali, packed with magical and mythological creatures they grew up hearing stories about from their Filipino families. 

 

Some of these figures will become friends, some foes. Joined by well-meaning-but- hapless weredog Raww (Dave Franco) and a small-but-mighty pack of pals, Jo and Raissa must face The Dreaded Manananggal (Tony winning icon Lea Salonga), the most feared creature on the island. When they discover that the memories of their entire friendship are the price for returning home, Jo and Raissa will race to find a way to leave the island before they forget each other forever.

The film’s all-star voice cast also includes Emmy nominee Jenny Slate (Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, Dying for Sex), Manny Jacinto (The Good Place, Top Gun: Maverick), BAFTA nominee Dolly de Leon (Triangle of Sadness, Ghostlight), global comedy superstar Jo Koy (Haunted Mansion, Jo Koy: Live from Brooklyn) and Emmy winner Ronny Chieng (The Daily Show, M3GAN). 

DreamWorks Animation’s Forgotten Island is distributed by Universal Pictures.

 

About DreamWorks Animation

DreamWorks Animation, a division of the Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, within NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation, is a global family entertainment company with feature film and television brands. DreamWorks' feature heritage includes many of the world’s most acclaimed films and beloved franchises, including Shrek, Puss in Boots, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon, Trolls, The Boss Baby, Madagascar, The Bad Guys, Gabby’s Dollhouse and The Wild Robot. Collectively, these theatrical film properties have grossed more than $17 billion worldwide. DreamWorks Animation’s television studio is one of the world’s leading producers of high-quality, animated family programming, reaching consumers in more than 190 countries with a diverse array of original streaming series and films. The company’s deep portfolio of intellectual property is supported by a robust, worldwide licensing and consumer products practice, as well as award-winning brand experiences through Universal Destinations & Experiences theme parks, live entertainment and more.

 

About Universal Pictures

Universal Pictures is a division of Universal Studios (www.universalstudios.com). Universal Studios is part of NBCUniversal. NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production and marketing of entertainment, news and information to a global audience.  NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group and world-renowned theme parks.  NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

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