Leading the Way: Forest Lake records historic ₱5.5 billion sales and sustains strong financial growth in 2025

Forest Lake Memorial Park, Digos, Davao Del Sur

The stunning facade of Forest Lake Memorial Park in 

Digos, welcoming you with elegance and serenity

Forest Lake Development Inc., the Philippines' leading memorial park developer with Total Memorial Care, achieved another milestone year in 2025 after recording a historic ₱5.5 billion in sales production—the highest in the company's nearly three-decade history and a 45% increase from the ₱3.8 billion recorded in 2024.

Built on nearly three decades of trust from Filipino families, strategic investments, operational excellence, innovation, and compassionate service, Forest Lake's record performance is a testament to the growing demand for accessible and comprehensive memorial care solutions across the country.

It’s the season of the witch. The full trailer for “PRACTICAL MAGIC 2,” starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, is now available!

“Practical Magic 2” opens in cinemas September 9 

(From left) Sandra Bullock, Maisie Williams, Joey King and Nicole Kidman in “Practical Magic 2”

Photo credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

Midnight margaritas ready? Summon your coven and watch “Practical Magic 2” in cinemas starting September 9.

Watch the newly released full trailer: https://youtu.be/KD5O7Y5jJkM?si=AKFEqblZQayzzTho

Two decades strong: Acer maintains its leadership as the #1 laptop brand in the Philippines

Acer maintains its dominance in both consumer and gaming segments, building on two decades of sustained market leadership.

Acer continues its two-decade streak as the Philippines' No. 1 laptop brand. According to Nielsen-GfK data for the first five months of 2026, Acer maintains its dominant position, commanding 37% and 34.5% market shares in the consumer and gaming laptop segments, respectively. 

This enduring performance extends an extraordinary milestone. Acer has been the Philippines' top-ranked laptop brand for 20 consecutive years (2006–2025), an achievement validated by the IDC Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker (Q4 2025). The brand enters this year following a historic 2025, where it reached an all-time high of 37.3% total consumer laptop market share, driven by robust performance across its gaming and non-gaming portfolios.

“These achievements are deeply meaningful to us as we celebrate Acer’s 50th anniversary,” said Sue Ong-Lim, Managing Director of Acer Philippines. “They reflect our strong commitment to our mission of breaking barriers between people and technology, one that has guided our innovations for five decades.”

Bukas Palad at 40: A lookback into four decades of music and ministry

If you didn't know who the Bukas Palad Music Ministry was in name, you would still likely know them through songs that have helped shape both religious music and the soundtrack of modern Filipino spirituality. From liturgical standards like “Anima Christi” and “Tinapay ng Buhay,” to devotional pieces like "I Will Sing Forever" and "Tanging Yaman," many of their songs have now become embedded in mainstream Filipino culture, commonly played during weddings, graduations, baptisms, ordinations, and funerals.

It all started when nine friends were invited to sing at a wedding. At that time, they were already compiling songs that they had written as early as when they were in high school, but the group never really planned to establish a music ministry. Until a Jesuit priest encouraged them to start recording their songs for a fundraiser.

HONOR and Google Gemini Bring Next-Generation AI to More Filipinos with the New HONOR 600 Series

The HONOR 600 Series combines Google's most advanced AI experiences with flagship imaging, powerful performance, and all-day battery life—redefining the accessible flagship smartphone. 

Global AI device ecosystem company HONOR officially introduced the HONOR 600 Series, marking another milestone in its commitment to making premium AI experiences more accessible to consumers. Through its deeper collaboration with Google Gemini, the HONOR 600 Series delivers an intelligent, intuitive, and highly personalized smartphone experience—bringing powerful AI capabilities, flagship photography, and industry-leading performance together in one device.

Designed for today's creators, professionals, and digital-first users, the HONOR 600 and HONOR 600 Pro seamlessly integrate Google's latest AI innovations with HONOR's own AI technologies, creating an ecosystem where creativity, productivity, and everyday convenience work together effortlessly.

Meet the family: take a look at the cast of characters that will fight to survive in “Evil Dead Burn”

Opens in PH cinemas July 8

LUCIANE BUCHANAN as Thya in “Evil Dead Burn”

Evil Dead Burn, the newest and most intense installment of the iconic Evil Dead franchise, keeps the horror intimate as the nightmare unfolds on a grieving family. Director Sébastien Vaniček wants to treat audiences with a brand new set of characters and dynamics. “I wanted to immediately introduce a new generation of characters, and have the audience quickly understand their connections to each other: two brothers, a wife, a girlfriend, a birthday, a cake, a party. There’s a lot of dynamism in that scene, which I think prepares the audience for the energy of what’s coming next,” says Vaniček.

How “Evil Dead Burn” sets the franchise ablaze with a bold new story and impactful horror

Rated R-18 with no cuts

Hell has arrived on earth as the Deadites return in Evil Dead Burn, the latest in an enduring horror franchise that has terrified generations. In Evil Dead Burn, a recently widowed woman stays to grieve with her in-laws in their secluded family home. The tragic family reunion soon turns into a nightmare as one by one they turn into Deadites, discovering that her wedding vows may come to haunt her from the afterlife.

GGC Group Asia earns Gold, Finalist honors at Campaign Agency of the Year Global Awards

GGC Group Asia, formerly DDB Group Philippines, has won Gold at the prestigious Campaign Agency of the Year Global Awards, one of the advertising and marketing communications industry's most respected international competitions, held recently at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London.

The group's talent management team, The Culture Hub, was awarded Gold for Talent Management Team of the Year, recognizing its outstanding commitment to employee development, engagement, and workplace culture. Meanwhile, Group Chairman and CEO Gil G. Chua was named a Global Finalist for Agency Leader of the Year, while GGC Group Asia was also recognized as a Global Finalist for Best Place to Work, underscoring the organization's people-first culture and leadership excellence.

Thai Internet Sensation Aon Somrutai Expands Her Career to the Philippines with First-Ever Visit

One of Thailand's biggest online personalities, Aon Somrutai, is officially bringing her star power to the Philippines as she makes her highly anticipated first-ever visit to the country this July 13. The visit marks the beginning of her expansion into the Philippine entertainment industry through her partnership with GLXY Talent Management and Universal Records.

Aon's Manila trip serves as the official launch of her local career, introducing the beloved Thai content creator and entrepreneur to Filipino audiences through a series of appearances and engagements.

As part of her visit, Aon will participate in an exciting photo shoot for prestigious media brand Mega magazine, marking another milestone in her growing presence in the local entertainment industry.

She is also set to make a special guest appearance on the hit noontime variety show It's Showtime, giving Filipino viewers the opportunity to experience firsthand the infectious personality that has made her one of Southeast Asia's most recognizable online stars.

It's Game On: Step Into The Fresh and Clean ‘TCL Home Court’ with Robinsons Appliances

Gear up for an exciting fusion of sports energy and home lifestyle innovation. TCL Electronics, the global No. 1 Panel TV brand, joins forces with Robinsons Appliances to launch the ‘TCL Home Court: Fresh & Clean Roadshow.’ Whether you're a passionate sports fan or a home improvement aficionado, this event is built to bring next-level excitement straight to your lifestyle.

Ready to take your best shot? TCL is bringing this high-energy roadshow to various Robinsons Appliances locations across the Metro and beyond! Round up your family and friends for an action-packed day of fun, interactive challenges, and a chance to take home exciting prizes.