Big Bad Wolf Books Manila 2026 Opens in BGC with Signed Collectibles, International Bestsellers, and Book Deals

From Goldsboro Books editions to popular fiction and holiday gift finds, the sale brings together books worth discovering, keeping, and sharing.

Big Bad Wolf Books Manila 2026 officially opened on November 5 on the fifth floor of Park Triangle Mall in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig, welcoming Filipino readers to a selection of international bestsellers, signed collectible editions, and books for readers of all ages.

(L-R) Enrique B. Manuel, Jr., FBDC COO; Atty. Teodoro C. Pascua, Director General of the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines; Charmaine Palermo, Big Bad Wolf Books Local Partner; Tim Yap, Big Bad Wolf Books Local Partner; His Excellency Dato’ Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino, Malaysian Ambassador to the Philippines; Hon. Lani Cayetano, Taguig City Mayor; Jacqueline Ng, Big Bad Wolf Books Co-Founder; Hon. Sonny Angara, Department of Education Secretary; Her Excellency Sarah Hulton OBE, British Ambassador to the Philippines; Mariana Beatriz Zobel de Ayala, Ayala Land Executive Director; and Elvira “Tootsy” Angara, wife of Hon. Sonny Angara

Jackery and Home Credit team up to bring portable power to every Filipino for as low as ₱80/day at 0% interest

Exciting news from Jackery!

The Apple of solar generators team up with Home Credit, one of the country's leading consumer finance companies, so more Filipino households can easily invest in premium portable power stations and solar panels through installments that are easy on the budget.

With the ongoing brownouts and typhoons, having a dependable power source is a lifesaver for every home. Now that Jackery is made more accessible through 0% interest installment plans and options starting for as low as ₱80 per day, getting your own Jackery power station is easier than ever. Families can have a trusted partner in keeping their essentials, such as electric fans, lights, medical devices, and WiFi, running during an outage. Beyond these essentials, Jackery is also the perfect companion to power up any lifestyle, from the rugged outdoors to tech-heavy hobbies indoors.

Through this partnership, Filipinos can now easily take home Jackery’s premium portable power stations from the Explorer series, including the mini but mighty Explorer 100 Plus, Explorer 300 Plus, and Explorer 1000 V2, as well as the Explorer 300D, Explorer 500 V2, and Explorer 2000 V2, providing a wide range of options that best suit every need.

TCL Launches New Tablet Series Featuring Advanced Display Innovation

Tablets have earned their place as the ultimate portable companion—versatile devices you can open anywhere to stay entertained or productive around the clock. When packed with cutting-edge innovation and feature-rich performance, they redefine what everyday tech can do. TCL, the Philippines' No. 1 Panel TV brand, expands its tech portfolio with a new tablet lineup—from versatile everyday devices to premium models powered by TCL NXTPAPER technology. Blending immersive displays, sleek design, and solid performance, these tablets offer tailored solutions for entertainment, productivity, and everyday creativity.

TCL is introducing not just one, but five new tablet models designed to meet every lifestyle. Packed with specialized features, each model is built to handle everything from intense gaming and immersive entertainment to pressing work deadlines.

SEA CAN Alliance by COMCO Mundo hosts its 2nd Southeast Asia Conference in Vietnam

The Southeast Asia Communications Agencies Network (SEA CAN) Alliance by COMCO Mundo, along with Chi Communications, a founding member and the Vietnam focal point of the Alliance, officially hosted the international conference in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

The conference, titled “From Vietnamese Products to Regional Brands,” provided a forum for enterprises and regional communication experts to discuss how local culture, consumer behavior, and media environments shape the introduction of Vietnamese products to Southeast Asian markets. Through these discussions, the event opened opportunities for networking, experience sharing, and identifying suitable market approaches on the journey toward building regional brands.

Ronnie Liang Showcases His New Christmas Song "A Perfect Christmas"

This holiday season, we might have already heard the usual Christmas songs by the same artists that we know. But surprisingly, we do have other artists that also have their own holiday songs, and some of them even have an album.

One of which I recently discovered is Ronnie Liang who is known for his ballads and has also crossed into many artistic ventures. He does have his own Christmas Album. He does have covers of famous Christmas songs, and now he is launching new song "A Perfect Christmas."

In the spirit of Christmas, Ronnie Liang also spearheads Project Ngiti Foundation, in partnership with Smile Train PH, Marikina St. Vincent General Hospital, Inc., and San Fernandino Hospital Inc., offers free cleft and lip palate surgery for children and adults nationwide. Check the details here for avail of the free surgery.

 “A Perfect Christmas” now streaming on Spotify.

Relive the journey before you experience the epic conclusion. Tickets on sale now for Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ award-winning “DUNE” and “DUNE: PART TWO” in cinemas and IMAX® for one week only starting November 11

“DUNE: PART THREE” opens in cinemas December 16, with Sneak Previews on December 15

Find your way back to Arrakis. For one week only, “Dune” and “Dune: Part Two” will be back in select cinemas and IMAX, starting November 11. Audiences can relive the journey before witnessing the epic conclusion to Denis Villeneuve’s breathtaking “Dune” trilogy, as well as catch an exclusive sneak peek at “Dune: Part Three.” 

Starring Oscar nominee Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Jason Momoa, Oscar nominee Florence Pugh, Rebecca Ferguson, Isaach de Bankolé, with Oscar nominee Charlotte Rampling, with Anya Taylor-Joy, and Robert Pattinson, and Oscar winner Javier Bardem, “Dune: Part Three” opens only in cinemas and IMAX December 16, with sneak previews on December 15. Tickets are now on sale. To check showtimes, visit www.dunepart3.com.ph 

Oscar nominee Denis Villeneuve (“Arrival,” “Blade Runner 2049”) directs Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ “Dune,” the big-screen adaptation of Frank Herbert’s seminal bestseller of the same name.

HONOR Play 20A Arrives on Shopee This 11.11 for as Low as PHP 45 a Day

Get HONOR’s newest smartphone for PHP 8,099, with exclusive Shopee vouchers, free shipping, and 0% interest installments via SpayLater.

Global AI device provider HONOR Philippines is giving Filipino consumers an early opportunity to get the HONOR Play 20A, exclusively on Shopee this November 11 as part of the 11.11 Mega Pamasko Sale. With a special selling price of PHP 8,099, down from its PHP 8,999 SRP, customers can also get the smartphone for as low as PHP 45 per day for six months with 0% interest via SPayLater.

The Man Behind Mr. Freeze Recognized with a Signing Event at National Bookstore and Featured on Top News Asia

Top News Asia has featured many businessmen in many fields and recently they had their "coolest" story with the story of the "Mr. Freeze" which sells purified ice tubes and sells to businesses and consumers all over the country. They started with a rented apartment and a borrowed truck which grew into a network of ice plants nationwide.

In just two decades, the company grew into the established business of ice which is always in demand all year and crucial to many businesses to keep produce fresh and beverages flowing. And behind all of this is the visionary leadership of the "Ice King" himself, Founder and CEO Mr. Gerald “Gerry” Santos.

To celebrate the feature, Top News Asia hosted an exclusive magazine signing event this afternoon at the National Book Store SM North EDSA branch, drawing crowds, fans, and business enthusiasts eager to meet the family behind the legacy.

TOTO is Returning to the Philippines for their 50th Anniversary Tour

Legendary rock band TOTO is set to return to the Philippines for two anticipated performances. The band will take the stage at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on March 29, 2027, followed by a performance at SM Seaside Cebu Arena on March 30, 2027, bringing their iconic hits and signature sound to Filipino fans once again.

On January 7, 1977, the founding line-up of Toto came together for the first time at Davlen Studios in North Hollywood, California to begin tracking demos that would become the band’s debut album. Co-founders David Paich and Jeff Porcaro, alongside Steve Lukather, Bobby Kimball, Steve Porcaro and David Hungate, launched a career that continues to remain celebrated, beloved and relevant close to a half century later. With each passing year, the audience gets younger, with new audiences continuing to discover this timeless repertoire. Toto was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame in 2009.

LG Unveils Next-Generation TV Experiences at “A Canvas of Possibilities” Media Launch

LG brought technology and artistry together as it showcased its latest generation of AI-powered televisions at the LG OLED TV Media Launch, held on October 30, 2026, at Ayala Museum in Makati.

Under the theme “A Canvas of Possibilities,” the event transformed the museum setting into an immersive showcase of home entertainment, inviting media and guests to explore how LG's advanced picture quality and intelligent personalization could make everything from watching movies and playing games to appreciating digital art a richer experience.