VinFast Philippines’ First Full Year: Busy Moves and an Even Bigger Vision

Dealer growth, nationwide service access, charging infrastructure, and resale guarantees defined VinFast’s 2025 push, as the brand focused on laying the foundation of an EV ecosystem to reduce hesitation and building confidence among Filipino buyers.

2025 was VinFast’s first full year operating in the Philippines, and it did not unfold quietly. From the outset, the company treated the market as one that required momentum, not patience. Products, partnerships, and policy moved forward together, guided by a simple belief inside the organization, adoption accelerates when hesitation is addressed early.

Acer Academy and Benilde taps technology to advance Deaf Education

Acer Academy has entered into a partnership agreement with the 

De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) to provide learning devices for deaf students through the School of Deaf Education and Applied Studies (SDEAS), a program dedicated to giving deaf Filipino learners access to inclusive, high-quality education.

Acer Academy donated five Acer TravelMate laptops to DLS-CSB. These devices are intended to help SDEAS students access online learning platforms, complete academic tasks and digital coursework, participate in blended learning activities, and improve their digital literacy and employability.

Countdown to Power Book IV: Why It’s the Perfect Time to Revisit the Fan-Favorite Universe

What began as a gripping crime drama by Courtney A. Kemp and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, has evolved into a sprawling saga with multiple spin-offs. The Power Universe has become an interconnected world of crime, loyalty, and betrayal, one that millions of fans can’t get enough of. 

The journey started with Power (2014-2020), the story of nightclub owner, James “Ghost” St. Patrick, who secretly runs a drug empire. The universe then expanded to Power Book II: Ghost (2020-2024), which picks up after Ghost's death and follows his son, Tariq. Next came Power Book III: Raising Kanan (2023-2024) a prequel set in the 1990s that explores the formative years of Kanan Stark.

The saga continues with Power Book IV: Force, centering on Tommy Egan’s rise as he leaves New York behind for Chicago. With its season finale dropped on Lionsgate Play last December, there’s no better moment to dive into the chaos, drama, and high-stakes storytelling that define the Power Universe.

Jack Black and Paul Rudd get goofy at the world premiere of original comedy adventure “Anaconda” in Los Angeles, and continue the fun at the London photocall with matching outfits

In PH cinemas Jan 8

Paul Rudd (L) and Jack Black strike a pose together at the World Premiere of Columbia Pictures’ ANACONDA at the United Theater on Broadway on December 13, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

The cast and filmmakers of the original comedy adventure Anaconda shined at the film’s world premiere last December 13 at the United Theater on Broadway in Los Angeles, California. A giant anaconda also made its appearance at the premiere, peeking at the top of the photowall, with the cast having fun posing with the figure. Stars Paul Rudd and Jack Black were all smiles for the premiere, accompanied by Daniela Melchior, Steve Zahn, Thandiwe Newton, and Selton Mello.

Galleria Duemila Celebrates 50 Years With A Masters Collection

50 Years of Philippine Modern Art (1975-2025)

December 5, 1975 marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of Galleria Duemila, the longest-running art gallery in the Philippines today. Many of the illustrious thirty-seven artists featured in AVANTI, SEMPRE AVANTI / FORWARD, ALWAYS FORWARD represent symbiotic relationships that blossomed into life-long friendships with Silvana Ancellotti-Diaz. They, amongst several hundreds of artists, worked alongside each other to shape and influence the current Philippine contemporary art scene.

A Milestone for Galleria Duemila

This momentous two-month celebration from January 13 to March 14, 2026 showcases a range of paintings, mixed media, works on paper, and sculptures that have never or rarely been seen by recent generations of artists, collectors, arts appreciators, art students, and educators. These artworks created in 1957-2018, culled from Galleria Duemila’s vast collection and archive treasure trove were, for the most part, intuitively chosen. They are a small sampling of works that mesmerized this trail-blazing woman into promoting Philippine modern art unconditionally. AVANTI, SEMPRE AVANTI / FORWARD, ALWAYS FORWARD invites its viewers into an art world not based on fame and market value, but rather on Galleria Duemila/Silvana Ancellotti-Diaz’s love for artworks that surprise, create a sensation of bewilderment, and heighten curiosities.

Beat Holiday EV Woes With VinFast: Drive Through the Season With Confidence in Metro Manila

Holiday traffic may test your patience, but VinFast helps make every ride feel easier

Every December, Metro Manila turns into its own obstacle course, bumper-to-bumper lines, packed parking lots, evening gridlocks, and errand lists that somehow never end. For most drivers, the holiday rush is inconvenient. For EV drivers, it can be nerve-wracking watching your battery drain while barely moving, but this is exactly where VinFast steps up for its users.

With a hundred and twenty-three V-Green charging stations already active across Cebu, Davao and Metro Manila, VinFast makes it easier for its EV owners to move through the season with less stress and more certainty. The brand isn’t just selling electric cars, it’s building the kind of everyday convenience that lets you actually enjoy driving one, even in Manila’s most chaotic month. 

VinFast car owners don’t just survive the holiday rush. They move through it with a sense of calm that comes from knowing power is always within reach.

Can It Survive? Gadget Pilipinas’ Gian Viterbo Takes on the HONOR X9d 5G Ultimate Plane Drop Challenge

No case. No mercy. HONOR X9d 5G faced yet another extreme durability test—an actual high altitude drop test from an ultralight plane.  

Starting the year with a total bang! Leading global AI smart devices provider HONOR Philippines unveils its most explosive release yet—the HONOR X9d 5G. Positioned as the toughest mid-range smartphone of the year, the latest addition to the X Series is built to withstand extreme challenges while delivering powerful everyday performance.  

TV shows & movies coming to Prime Video in January 2026

Movies

She Rides Shotgun

January 2, 2026

After years in prison, Nate (Taron Egerton) has made some dangerous enemies, including the powerful criminal gang he worked for on the inside. Desperate for a fresh start, Nate cuts ties with his old crew on his release from prison, but the gang retaliates by putting a hit on his family. Nate picks up Polly, the shy eleven-year-old daughter he hardly knows and goes on the run to keep her out of harm's way. As they attempt to stay off the radar, it becomes clear that their enemies are relentless and won't give up easily. Nate teaches Polly how to survive and watches her transform from a timid little girl into a force to be reckoned with. And Nate, in turn, learns what it is to love unconditionally as he bonds with his daughter and battles for their future.

What happened to Ben? Watch the new behind-the-scenes featurette for horror mystery "PRIMATE," in Philippine cinemas January 21

Go behind-the-scenes with director/co-writer Johannes Roberts and stars Johnny Sequoyah and Victoria Wyant as they break down Ben’s terrifying transformation in PRIMATE, only in cinemas January 21. 

Watch the featurette: https://youtu.be/i37ZipriNpk

In PRIMATE, a group of friends’ tropical vacation turns into a terrifying, primal tale of horror and survival.

Get ready to go bananas for PRIMATE when it opens in Philippine cinemas January 21, 2026. #PrimateMovie

The Toughest Phone HONOR X9d 5G vs. Tesla Cybertruck: Which is Tougher?

New year, new drop for HONOR—but what does a Tesla Cybertruck have to do with it? 

Leading global AI smart devices provider HONOR Philippines kicked off the first day of the year with another explosive launch. The HONOR X9d 5G is now officially set to arrive on January 9. The ultimate phone durability test has indeed become a tradition—but among the hundreds of videos circulating online, what does a Tesla Cybertruck have to do with #TheToughestPhone, the HONOR X9d 5G? 

It has been circulating online that HONOR Philippines is giving away a Tesla Cybertruck during the official pre-order period of its newest smartphone, the HONOR X9d 5G. However, after watching videos from media and influencers, one could say it’s much more than just a prize.