Industry experts lead 33rd National PR Congress at Solaire North

The 33rd National Public Relations (PR) Congress, with the theme, Steward the Story: From Clout to Legacy, will be graced by a stellar lineup of thought leaders from some of the Philippines’ most influential organizations and industries.

Slated on Sept. 17 and 18 at Solaire Resorts North, the annual gathering of PR and communication professionals, educators, students, and industry leaders are expected to benefit from their interaction with the following speakers:

HONOR Magic V6 Now Up for Pre-Order at Php 119,999 with FREE HONOR Pad X8b worth Php 12,999

HONOR Magic V6 is now available for pre-order and get FREE HONOR Pad X8b

Global leading AI device ecosystem company and foldable industry leader HONOR today announced the launch of the HONOR Magic V6. Combining an ultra-slim profile with record-breaking battery endurance and flagship-grade durability, the HONOR Magic V6 is now available for pre-order for only Php 119,999 from August 25 to September 4, 2026.

“The future of foldable technology is about pushing boundaries without asking users to compromise,” said Stephen Cheng, Vice President of HONOR Philippines. “With the HONOR Magic V6, we set out to deliver a foldable experience that brings together a refined design and dependable durability.”

SHIFT THE GAME: Acer Day Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary

Acer marks a defining year with the 10th anniversary of Acer Day, unveiling SHIFT THE GAME as this year's rallying theme across the Asia-Pacific region. The celebration coincides with Acer's 50th year as a technology company, making 2026 one of the most significant chapters in the brand's history.

SHIFT THE GAME speaks to a generation unwilling to be boxed in by convention. It's a call for creators, gamers, young innovators, and everyday dreamers across the region to stop waiting for permission, take ownership of their paths, and challenge the norms that shape culture, work, and play. It's a mindset rooted in thinking differently and creating boldly.

In the Philippines, Acer Day 2026 will culminate in a concert on August 30 at the Araneta Coliseum. Hosted by Luis Manzano, the concert will feature performances by Acer ambassadors SB19, along with fellow Filipino artists 6cyclemind, Hey June!, El Manu and Jessy Kang, Dionela, Fitterkarma, and Earl Agustin.

Kris Aquino Takes Over the Kontent Analysis This Time Around

Watch her take over the video editor role [here]

She’s not called “The Queen of All Media” for nothing—As she finishes her first day as the Netflix C.H.I.K.A. (Chief Head of Insights and Kontent Analysis), Kris Aquino finally does the editing herself!

After a communication mishap with Earljohn, Kris decides to lock in and get creative with the editing of a fresh batch of films. This time, she adds “a little extra oomph” to scenes from Call Me Mother, Shake Rattle and Roll: Evil Origins, Manila’s Finest, and Ganito, Ganyan, at Ganoon. Giving yet another layer of fun into every clip, the Netflix C.H.I.K.A. proves that her skills know no bounds of genre.

Dramedy, horror, period crime? She said it best—“Game na!”

Top News Asia Magazine Hosts Special Signing With George Garcia and Mikee Romero at PWRF 2026

TAG Media Group hosted a special signing session at the Philippine Readers and Writers Festival held at National Book Store Araneta City on August 14, 2026. As Top News Asia Magazine features two prominent figures in Philippine politics and public service.

Spearheaded by TAG Media Group President and Editor-in-Chief Engr. Grace Bondad-Nicolas, the event brought together two powerful guest speakers: Comelec Chairman Atty. George Erwin Mojica Garcia; and corporate leader, former Congressman, and PAF Reserve Officer Brig. Gen. Michael “Mikee” Lagman Romero. 

Brad Pitt and dog Odin brave the harsh elements, together, in the new international trailer for “HEART OF THE BEAST,” directed by David Ayer. Only in cinemas SEPTEMBER 23

Survival depends on their bond. Find out more about Special Forces officer James Belmont’s (Brad Pitt) relationship with his combat dog, Odin, in the new trailer for Heart of the Beast, from acclaimed filmmaker David Ayer. Also starring J.K. Simmons and Anna Lambe, the film opens in Philippine cinemas September 23. 

Watch the newly released international trailer: https://youtu.be/VrbczgDt-Wo

In Heart of the Beast, after a harrowing plane crash, Special Forces officer James Belmont and his combat dog, Odin, find themselves stranded deep in the Alaskan wilderness. Together, they are forced into a brutal fight for survival against the elements. From director David Ayer, Heart of the Beast is an intense adventure thriller that explores the unbreakable bond between a man and his best friend as they face their greatest battle yet.

Photo credit: Paramount Pictures

Spotify's The Come Up unpacks SB19's six-year rise from RADAR to Lollapalooza

Following their debut at Lollapalooza as the first P-Pop group to perform at the festival, Spotify spotlights SB19 in The Come Up, a global series that traces the defining moments behind an artist’s rise,

SB19's streaming story is unique as they are known beyond a single breakout moment. Since “GENTO”, the group has maintained more than 1.4 million global monthly listener base on Spotify, built and sustained by fans across multiple releases, cross-market collaborations, and the power of playlisting.

SB19 joined RADAR Philippines in March 2020 as one of the Filipino artists featured in the program’s global launch, with 141,489 monthly listeners on Spotify. Six years later, they performed at Lollapalooza with over 1.4 million monthly listeners. As SB19 moved through eras, Spotify's playlists carried each chapter to new listeners.

“Insidious: Out of the Further” takes over the box office with a record-breaking 51.7-M PHP, the biggest horror opening day of all time in PH

"Insidious: Out of the Further” scared up a record-breaking opening at the local box office, setting a new record for biggest opening day of all time for a horror movie in the Philippines. 

Horror fans flocked to cinemas, including for sold-out midnight screenings, to be among the first to watch the latest installment in the cult favorite “Insidious” franchise. On its first day, “Insidious: Out of the Further” generated 51,682,703 PHP, beating the record set by its predecessor, “Insidious: The Red Door,” in 2023, and making “Out of the Further” the record-holder for the biggest opening day for the “Insidious” franchise.

This was announced today by Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc., distributor of “Insidious: Out of the Further.”

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/b0vevY6iVRw

Prophetic Filipino Musical Ambon, Ulan, Baha Reawakens at the MET Amid Rising Climate Crises

Award-winning musical returns in a timely reimagining, holding a mirror to a generation increasingly burdened by the realities of climate change while underscoring the urgent need for collective action.

The acclaimed ethno-pop-rock modern zarzuela Ambon, Ulan, Baha, written by multi-awarded playwright Frank G. Rivera, marks a significant full-circle homecoming as it reawakens at the Metropolitan Theater (MET) on September 26 and 27.

Presented by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts and the Metropolitan Theater, and produced by Pixel Art Media Production Co., the Filipino musical returns in a timely reimagining, exploring themes of greed, social inequality, and environmental reckoning.

The homecoming carries special significance as Ambon, Ulan, Baha returns to the MET’s storied halls after more than three decades. 

Tops Artfest 2026 Invites Everyone To Build, Break, And See Art Differently

What happens when artists come together to question the rules, challenge expectations, and imagine new possibilities?

More than 300 artists will gather at TOPS, Cebu City for Tops ArtFest 2026, a four-day celebration of art, creativity, and ideas running from October 22 to 25.

This year’s theme, “Building and Breaking Norms,” invites audiences to look at the world around them with fresh eyes. It is about the things we inherit, the traditions and ideas we choose to carry forward, the conventions we dare to challenge, and the possibilities that emerge when we are willing to see things differently.

At the heart of the festival are two of the Philippines’ most distinctive artistic voices, Junyee and Nune Alvarado, who will serve as the festival’s main artists. Joining the festival are the rockstars of Philippine art including Ronald Ventura, Romulo Galicano, Demi Padua, Charlie Co, Randalf Dilla, Dino Gabito, amongst many others.