Comedy superstars Paul Rudd and Jack Black are let loose deep in the Amazon jungle in “Anaconda”

In PH cinemas Jan 8

One of the core components for co-writer Kevin Etten and co-writer-director Tom Gornician in making the comedy adventure Anaconda is getting actors who can face a truly terrifying situation while still keeping things fun.  “Tom and I have done this kind of ‘comedy under duress’ before, in which we take people who are wildly unequipped to handle the situations in which they land. We throw the craziest obstacles at them, and let them be idiots, while letting them play the real fear of the situation. We wanted to stay as far away as we could from winking at the danger and not feeling the stakes, and to feel as real as possible,” Etten explains.

They felt that they truly hit the jackpot with Jack Black and Paul Rudd, with Thandiwe Newton, Steve Zahn, Daniela Melchior and Selton Mello to support them. “Jack, Paul, Thandiwe, Steve, Selton, and Daniela all have such great comedic instincts,” Etten continues. “They always played it real but knew how to tweak that just a little bit to get a big laugh.”

#AcerTahanan: SB19’s Guide to a Brighter Digital Home

SB19 takes us on a Kaohsiung tour in #AcerTahanan MV

They say home is where the heart is, but it's also your safe place you'd want to return to after being away. In this ever-changing world, where technological advancements are rapid and people are always glued to their screens, they still long for home.

This season, Acer is that tahanan, the Tagalog word for home, rooted in "tahan," meaning "be comforted" or "be at peace." Digitally, Acer Aking Tahanan is a space of warmth, creativity, and togetherness. Through technology that adapts, empowers, and feels personal, Acer helps make every moment a homecoming.

Celebrating Kasambahays as Palawan Group and JCI Senate Honor Trusted Support of Filipino Households

The KK Awards marked a decade of celebrating kasambahays whose everyday efforts strengthen the foundation of Filipino families.

Now in its 10th year, the Kasambahay, Kasambuhay Awards (KK Awards) honored the dedication of Filipino household workers who help keep homes and families strong. A joint initiative of the Palawan Group of Companies and JCI Senate Philippines, the program reflects a shared commitment to uplifting everyday Filipinos and recognizing the vital role kasambahays play in building stronger communities. This year’s ceremony brought together kasambahays, their employers, and their families in a heartfelt celebration of service and commitment.

Run with Signify: Taking Action for Sustainability at Takbo Para sa Kalikasan Earth Run

On December 14, 2025, Signify Philippines proudly joined the Takbo Para sa Kalikasan Earth Run held at the Quirino Grandstand, bringing together participants who ran not only for fitness but for a shared commitment to protecting the planet. More than a run, the activity reinforced Signify’s belief that sustainability begins with collective action.

As part of the initiative, Signify employees also participated in a tree planting activity, directly contributing to environmental restoration and biodiversity protection. Each step taken during the run symbolized Signify’s continued journey toward creating a more sustainable and resilient future for communities and the environment.

A Musical Homecoming: SB19 and Acer Team Up for the Heartwarming #AcerTahanan Campaign

SB19 takes us on a Kaohsiung tour in #AcerTahanan MV

They say home is where the heart is, but it's also your safe place you'd want to return to after being away. In this ever-changing world, where technological advancements are rapid and people are always glued to their screens, they still long for home.

This season, Acer is that tahanan, the Tagalog word for home, rooted in "tahan," meaning "be comforted" or "be at peace." Digitally, Acer Aking Tahanan is a space of warmth, creativity, and togetherness. Through technology that adapts, empowers, and feels personal, Acer helps make every moment a homecoming.

Trailer for “Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard And Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D),” directed by James Cameron and Eilish, available now!

Experience the concert film only in cinemas MARCH 20 

She changed music. He changed movies. Together they’ll reinvent the concert experience now in 3D. Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard And Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D), directed by Academy Award winner James Cameron together with Eilish, herself an Academy Award winner and also a Grammy winner, opens only in cinemas on March 20, 2026. 

A gift for Liwanag: Ben&Ben premieres “The Traveller Across Dimensions” concert film online

The award-winning band closes 2025 with a year-end celebration of music, storytelling, and community, giving fans a front-row experience from anywhere in the world

One year after translating their award-winning 2025 concept into a sold-out spectacle at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, Ben&Ben invites fans into the luminous universe of Liwanag through The Traveller Across Dimensions: The Concert Film. 

IV OF SPADES seals creative rebirth with release of Andalucia on vinyl

The band brings their most personal and sonically adventurous album on vinyl, reaffirming the enduring value of physical media

Award-winning Filipino pop-rock powerhouse IV OF SPADES continues to ramp up the celebration of their highly anticipated comeback with the exclusive vinyl release of their critically acclaimed album, Andalucia.

The new record will be available in a thousand copies for its first vinyl pressing, with a few of them already available during the first and second day of IV OF SPADES’ concert, which took place at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on December 12 and 13, 2025. 

For those unable to attend the concert, worry not! Andalucia will be available starting December 15, 2025, through Backspacer Records via their official website. 

BJ Mercantile, Inc. hands over first THACO sleeper buses to Cagsawa Travel and Tours, Inc.

At the key turnover ceremony (from l to r): Don Ramos, Sales Manager, BJ Mercantile, Inc.; Marvy Sales, Sales Representative, BJ Mercantile, Inc.; Leilani Lim Tan, Vice President, BJ Mercantile, Inc.; William Rogando, Director and Operations Manager, Cagsawa Travel and Tours, Inc; Willy Ngo, General Manager, Cagsawa Travel and Tours, Inc.; and Marcelo S. Tan, Corporate Secretary, Cagsawa Travel and Tours, Inc.

BJ Mercantile, Inc. (BJM), the official distributor of THACO commercial vehicles in the Philippines, has officially turned over the country’s first two THACO sleeper buses to Cagsawa Travel and Tours, Inc., setting a new standard for stylish, comfortable and convenient travel between Manila and the Bicol Region. Designed to elevate the passenger experience, the THACO Mobihome is a new generation of luxury sleeper buses, designed, manufactured and assembled by THACO AUTO, the largest and most modern bus plant in Southeast Asia. 

There’s a new virtual Visa card from PalawanPay, and here’s what you need to know

Staying true to the Palawan Group of Companies’ mission of advancing financial inclusion, PalawanPay — the company’s fast-growing e-wallet — unveils the PalawanPay Virtual Visa Card, a major leap in making simple, secure, and widely accepted digital payments accessible to every Filipino, including those without bank accounts or credit cards.

PalawanPay CEO Third Librea shared: “For many Filipinos, owning a Visa card has always felt out of reach — something reserved for those with bank accounts or credit lines. With the PalawanPay Virtual Visa Card, we’re changing that. We built this to be simple, practical, and truly pang-masa. Now every Filipino, every suki, can access global commerce with confidence — securely and affordably.”