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. 

Acer Unveils Comprehensive Lineup of Veriton Workstations and Desktops

New stationary solutions span top performance for advanced agentic AI workflows and compact PCs for everyday office use and digital displays. 

Acer today announced four new Veriton commercial desktops and workstations designed to elevate performance, security, and AI capabilities. Across performance levels and form factors, the new lineup offers enterprises, SMBs, AI developers, and creative professionals a comprehensive range of solutions to meet diverse stationary computing demands.

Acer Veriton RA110 AI Mini Workstation for Advanced AI Workloads

The Acer Veriton RA110 AI Mini Workstation (VRA110) is a Windows 11 Copilot+ PC built for developers, product engineers, and creative professionals who need to run advanced AI workloads locally — including agentic and generative AI, 3D design, and content creation. Powered by the AMD Ryzen™ AI Max+ 395 processor with AMD Radeon™ 8060S Graphics[], the system is capable of running up to 126 TOPS[], supporting AI models of up to 200 billion parameters per system to tackle the most demanding professional applications.

“SCARY MOVIE” scores franchise best $105M global opening; Opens in PH June 10, R-16, no cuts

Marlon Wayans as Shorty in Scary Movie

It’s a career high for Shorty and the rest of the beloved Scary Movie Core Four. 

The sixth installment of Scary Movie, which sees the Core Four of Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Anna Faris and Regina Hall reunite in the franchise for the first time in 25 years, debuted over the weekend to a franchise best $105 million worldwide. Directed by Michael Tiddes, a frequent collaborator of Marlon’s, the movie also debuted in the U.S. with a better than expected $55 million. Overseas, Scary Movie has so far racked up $50.5 million, the best global opening weekend for the series. Scary Movie opens in the Philippines this week on June 10, rated R-16, no cuts. 

Acer Launches New Swift Air 14 Powered by Latest Intel Core Series 3 Processors

Debuting along with the Swift Spin 14 AI, both thin-and-light laptops maximize AI performance in ultra-mobile form factors

Acer today introduced two new Swift laptops -- the Acer Swift Air 14 and the Acer Swift Spin 14 AI. Both Windows 11 PCs with dedicated NPUs, the thin-and-light devices feature the latest technology and powerful on-device capabilities to run AI workloads and offer exclusive AI experiences. 

James Lin, General Manager, Notebooks, Acer Inc., remarked: "In addition to a new high-powered convertible laptop, we are delighted to be launching the thin-and-light Acer Swift Air 14 powered by the latest Intel Core Series 3 processors. With robust performance housed in a sophisticated design, this new laptop caters to the value the market needs, delivering advanced capabilities and AI features in an accessible laptop that is as refined as it is powerful. The Swift Air 14 represents Acer’s commitment to making cutting-edge technology more broadly available, wrapped in the elegant chassis the Swift family is known for."