Star Digital Solutions Powers Up for 9.9 as Leading Brands Turn to E-Commerce and Livestream Commerce to Drive Growth

As the Philippines gears up for one of the biggest e-commerce events of the year, Star Digital Solutions (SDS) is preparing for the upcoming 9.9 Mega Campaign, bringing together leading brands, creators, and e-commerce strategies designed to capture one of the year’s biggest online shopping moments.

Recognized as a top MCN and TikTok Shop Partner (TSP) agency in the Philippines, Star Digital Solutions is entering 9.9 with an expanding portfolio of major accounts across FMCG, beauty and personal care, fashion, health, and technology—strengthening its position as one of the country’s emerging forces in e-commerce and livestream commerce.

The agency’s growing roster reflects a broader shift in how brands approach digital growth: e-commerce is no longer simply another sales channel, but an increasingly important engine for brand awareness, customer acquisition, and revenue growth.

The Wait Is Over: HONOR Magic V6 Now Officially on Sale Nationwide

The latest flagship foldable is now available nationwide, bringing HONOR's newest innovations to Filipino consumers.

HONOR Philippines PR Head Pao Oga and Digital Marketing and Content Head Eason De Guzman with SM North EDSA Assistant Mall Manager Patricia Arcilla, and Miss Supranational Philippines 2027 Allyson Hetland, Miss Tourism World 2026 Marian Arellano, Miss Eco Teen Philippines 2026 Trexy Roxas, Miss Teen Universe Philippines 2026 Catherine Wardle

COMCO Mundo Brings the Winning Streak Home, Bags a Dozen Metals at the 22nd Philippine Quill Awards

COMCO Mundo receives the Quill Award of Excellence for “Building a Better Nation for Every Child – The Generation HOPE Campaign” for Corporate Social Responsibility at the 22nd Philippine Quill Awards.

From the global stage to the local arena, intercontinental communications group COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises brought the winning streak home as it bagged 12 wins at the 22nd Philippine Quill Awards, marking another milestone as the Agency celebrates its Decada de COMCO yearlong 10th anniversary celebration this year, highlighting a decade of Meaningful Storytelling. 

Pinoy Trentahins’ Ultimate 2026 Ber-Month Budol Buys: SharkNinja’s Must-Have Home and Kitchen Appliance for Holiday Hosting and Everyday Adulting

SharkNinja celebrates the start of Philippine Christmas season with Pinoy trentahins this 9.9 with special offers up to 30% off its best-selling premium home and kitchen products

Thirty percent off for the thirty-somethings! The 2026 ber months may just be the perfect holidays Filipino trentahins have been waiting for, and SharkNinja just made this month’s double digit the perfect budol-buy day for holiday hosting. Recognizing the need for premium home and kitchen appliances all holiday long, the global leader in household solutions is celebrating the start of the Christmas season with the thirty-something Pinoys with exclusive double-digit day discounts this 9.9.

More than simply referring to Pinoys in their late 20s and 30s, being a trentahin has become its own stage of adulting. It means becoming more intentional about purchases, investing in a more put-together home, and choosing products that offer quality, convenience, and long-term value. These priorities become even more evident during the “ber” months, when holiday expenses, 13th month pay, and preparations for year-end gatherings all begin entering the budget conversation.

Every family has its traditions. Watch the new trailer for FOCKER IN-LAW, starring Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro and Ariana Grande, only in cinemas NOVEMBER 25

It’s Focker Vs. Fiancée. You’re invited to the event of the Focking year. Focker In-Law, written and directed by John Hamburg, who co-wrote the three previous Meet the Parents films (Meet the Parents, Meet the Fockers, Little Fockers), sees Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro together again for another family reunion, this time joined by Ariana Grande. Watch it only in cinemas when it opens in the Philippines November 25. 

Watch the new trailer: https://youtu.be/9CKu3WoMYCg

SM Cinema Brings Forgotten Island Home to Filipino Audiences

Filipino moviegoers can experience DreamWorks Animation’s Forgotten Island in bigger and more immersive ways as SM Cinema brings the highly anticipated animated adventure to its cinemas nationwide beginning September 23, 2026.

Rooted in Filipino mythology and culture, Forgotten Island offers a fitting showcase of what audiences can experience at SM Cinema, where every movie trip can be a maxed out experience. With cinemas at your most loved malls and a range of viewing formats, SM Cinema gives moviegoers more ways to enjoy the films they love, from sharing the latest releases with family and friends to choosing a more premium and immersive way to watch.

Spotlight on VisMin: How a roving truck is bringing dreams to life

Picture the daily grind of a young aspiring digital creator: wake up, head to school, and spend the free time gaming, watching streams, or filming own content. 

It’s a familiar story nowadays as millions of Filipino youth dream of becoming a professional gamer, a podcast host, or a top-tier content creator, and inevitably, they wonder when it will be their turn. 

For those outside the capital, such big goals can feel a bit out of reach. But Converge is changing the game and pulling out all the stops to make sure the Filipino youth, no matter where they live, get the break they’ve been waiting for.

Acer Expands Gaming Handheld Portfolio with Predator Atlas 7

Also showcases broad innovation capabilities by unveiling the Project DualPlay Mini concept, merging on-the-go gaming and productivity in a single device

Acer today announced the Predator Atlas 7, a new addition to the Predator handheld portfolio that brings the same flagship performance of the recently launched 8-inch model into a more compact 7-inch form factor. Acer is also unveiling Project DualPlay Mini, an innovation concept that functions as both a high-powered gaming handheld and a mobile productivity device, blurring the line between designs for gaming and working. Both devices are featured in Acer’s next@acer global press conference in Berlin, Germany.

Catch sneak previews of survival thriller “HEART OF THE BEAST,” starring Brad Pitt and dog Uber (Odin), on Sept. 19 and 20. Opens wide Sept. 23

Plus, watch as Brad Pitt talks about his canine costar, “the most important piece to the story” of Heart of the Beast

Be among the first to watch the suspenseful story of Brad Pitt’s Belmont and his dog Odin, as they fight to survive – together – the harsh elements deep in the Alaskan wilderness in Heart of the Beast. From acclaimed filmmaker David Ayer, Heart of the Beast will hold sneak previews on September 19 and 20, before opening wide on September 23. 

In this new featurette, Pitt talks about the incredible bond between his character, Special Forces officer James Belmont, and his combat dog, Odin (played by Uber). “It’s been a surprisingly special experience,” says Pitt of working with Uber as Odin, whom Pitt calls “the most important piece to this story.”  

SM Job Fair marks 500th milestone, expands access to jobs and future-ready skills

OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN REACH. Across SM malls nationwide, jobseekers are finding new ways to connect with jobs, skills, and brighter possibilities.

For thousands of Filipinos, finding the right job begins with having the right opportunity within reach. SM Job Fair marked a major milestone while widening access to employment and skills development—from celebrating its 500th nationwide job fair and bringing SM Group employers directly to communities, to working with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to connect technical-vocational training with careers. Together, these initiatives reflect SM Supermalls’ continuing commitment to make the journey from preparing for work to finding meaningful employment more accessible to Filipinos.