Manila Symphony Orchestra Centennial Concert III - LIBERATION: 80 Years of Philippine Republic all set on July 4

Presented by the Manila Symphony Orchestra Foundation, Inc. and Standard Insurance; co-presented by EastWest Bank and PAGCOR in partnership with Bagong Pilipinas, National Commission for Culture and the Arts, and The Metropolitan Theater

In Pursuit of Excellence 

CELEBRATION: The MSO Centennial Season

Concert III - 80 Years of Filipino-American Friendship

July 4, 2026 

Saturday - 7:30 PM

Manila Metropolitan Theater

As part of its Centennial Season, the Manila Symphony Orchestra (MSO) commemorates a landmark event in both Philippine history. Eighty years ago, on July 5, 1946, following the inauguration of the Republic of the Philippines, the MSO presented a Gala Symphony Concert at the Rizal Memorial Stadium as part of the national celebrations marking Philippine independence.

The 9th Eddys salutes movie icons, media achievers

Nominee selection underway as editors' group hold screenings at Luxent Hotel

Four respected figures in Philippine cinema will be honored at the ninth edition of the Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors’ (SPEEd) The Eddys, set for July 5 at the Ceremonial Hall of Newport World Resorts in Pasay City.

Continuing its tradition of recognizing individuals who have made lasting contributions to local filmmaking, The Eddys will confer the 2026 Movie Icon Award on John Arcilla, Edgar Mortiz, Rio Locsin and Janice de Belen. The award recognizes their enduring commitment to their craft and their contributions to raising the standard of Filipino films.

Also to be presented are the Isah V. Red Award, which honors individuals who inspire and assist fellow Filipinos through meaningful initiatives, and the Joe Quirino Award and Manny Pichel Award, which recognize outstanding members of the entertainment media.

This year’s Isah V. Red Award recipients are corporate leader and philanthropist Chaye Cabal Revilla and actor Donny Pangilinan.

Brad Pitt fights to survive the Alaskan wilderness with combat dog Odin in trailer for “HEART OF THE BEAST,” directed by David Ayer. Only in cinemas SEPTEMBER 23

Plus, first look images now available! 

It’s not who you live for… it’s who you’d die for. In the upcoming intense adventure thriller Heart of the Beast, Brad Pitt plays Special Forces officer James Belmont, who, after a harrowing plane crash, finds himself stranded deep in the Alaskan wilderness with no other survivor besides his combat dog, Odin. Together, they are forced into a brutal fight for survival against the elements. From acclaimed filmmaker David Ayer, Heart of the Beast explores the unbreakable bond between a man and his best friend as they face their greatest battle yet. Also starring J.K. Simmons and Anna Lambe, the film opens in Philippine cinemas September 23. 

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/09OeZGfS7EI

DDB Group Philippines Rebrands as GGC Group Asia

Gil G. Chua, Group Chairman and CEO, GGC Group Asia (formerly DDB Group Philippines)

Advertising agency powerhouse DDB Group Philippines has announced its rebranding as “GGC Group Asia,” marking its evolution into an independent creative force. 

The move follows the decision of Omnicom Group, the holding company of marketing communications network DDB Worldwide, to retire the DDB brand globally by the end of the first half of 2026, following its acquisition of Interpublic Group in November last year.

Established in 1992 through a groundbreaking partnership between New York-based DDB Worldwide and pioneering Filipino-owned agency Advertising Marketing and Associates (AMA), DDB Group Philippines had served as the local office of the DDB network in the country for more than three decades until the brand’s dissolution this year.

As GGC Group Asia, the company will continue to collaborate with Omnicom Group as needed, ensuring clients’ continued access to global marketing communications tools and resources.

Sienna Spiro Announces “My House Tour” Coming To Manila On 9 January 2027

Tickets On-Sale Next Week

Debut Album Visitor Out July 3 On Capitol Records

All Three Singles So Far Have Charted On The Billboard Hot 100:

"Die On This Hill", "The Visitor", And "You Stole The Show"

Breaking News – Today, show-stopping London-born singer and songwriter SIENNA SPIRO announces the “My House” tour, including an extensive North American fall run followed by dates in Asia, Australia, New Zealand, UK and Europe. MANILA will be on Saturday, January 9, 2027 at the New Frontier Theater. Presented by Wilbros Live. Ticket pre-sales begin Tuesday, June 16 at 10AM, while general on-sale starts Thursday, June 18 at 10AM via TicketNet.com.ph and TicketNet outlets nationwide.

TCL Introduces the A400 Series for Design-Driven Home Entertainment

For those seeking a television that seamlessly complements an artful aesthetic, TCL Electronics has delivered the ultimate solution. As the No. 1 Panel TV brand in the Philippines and a global leader in both televisions and air conditioners, TCL finally introduces the TCL A400 Series. Designed for modern Filipino homes, this premium lifestyle TV masterfully blends elegant, gallery-like aesthetics with deeply immersive entertainment.

Jeremy Strong stars as Mark Zuckerberg in the trailer for “The Social Reckoning”

In PH cinemas October

Every revolution begins with a reckoning. From “The Social Network” writer Aaron Sorkin comes “The Social Reckoning,” a companion piece to the hit 2010 film that explored the founding of the social media site Facebook. Starring Jeremy Strong, Mikey Madison, and Jeremy Allen White, the film explores the events that led to the groundbreaking exposé known as “The Facebook Files.”

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/Q2yJ89a9sJE

“The Social Reckoning” arrives in Philippine cinemas in October.

A1 Expands “Love in the Philippines Tour 2026” with Third Show in Santa Rosa Laguna

British-Norwegian Boy Band A1 confirms additional Laguna date amid strong demand for their October Philippine return

There are comebacks—and then there’s the kind that keeps multiplying by fan demand.

A1 are set to return to the Philippines this October 2026, and what was already shaping up to be a two-city pop celebration has now grown even bigger with the announcement of a third show in Santa Rosa, Laguna.

The newly added stop lands on 18 October 2026 (Sunday) at the Sta. Rosa Sports Complex, completing a tightly packed Philippine run that now spans Cebu, Manila, and South Luzon. Tickets go on sale, June 15, 12 noon onwards.

The expanded itinerary comes ahead of what is expected to be one of the group’s most emotional and high-energy Asia visits in recent years, following continued strong fan response to their previous Philippine tours.

LazadaForGood Calls on Filipinos to Support Mindanao Earthquake Relief Efforts

Every donation can help families rebuild, recover, and regain hope.

As communities across Mindanao face the devastating aftermath of the recent earthquake, thousands of families are in urgent need of food, clean water, shelter, medical assistance, and other essential support.

Through LazadaForGood, Lazada Philippines' social impact initiative that empowers communities, supports local livelihoods, and promotes sustainable development, Lazada is mobilizing its platform and community to help bring critical aid to affected areas by supporting trusted humanitarian organizations working on the ground.

"The needs of affected communities remain significant, and recovery will take time. We encourage our customers, partners, and the wider public to support trusted organizations through LazadaForGood. Every contribution can help deliver essential assistance to families affected by the earthquake and support their journey toward recovery and rebuilding," said Carlos Barrera, CEO of Lazada Philippines. 

Globe deploys satellite-to-mobile connectivity in Mindanao for disaster response

Free data and messaging to all customers in the affected regions

Globe in partnership with Starlink deployed its satellite-to-mobile service in South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, and Sarangani following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that Globe deploys satellite-to-mobile service in Southern Mindanao for disaster responsestruck the said provinces.  Globe deployed the service to support emergency communications and disaster response in the badly hit areas upon approval of its demo permit from the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC). 

The deployment marks Globe's first use of Starlink’s satellite-to-mobile technology for disaster  and emergency response in the Philippines. Over 700,000 Globe and TM customers stand to benefit from the deployment, providing them with messaging through WhatsApp and SMS at a time when it is needed most. Globe will offer the service for free for up to 30 days as critical support to the affected communities until Globe’s network is fully restored.