EastWest Dream Run 2026 draws nearly 7,000 dreamers for Manila kickoff

Elite runners, families, friends, and fur-babies came together for a celebration of health, wellness, and chasing dreams

Nearly 7,000 runners, families, friends, and fur-babies gathered at the Filinvest Event Grounds for EastWest Dream Run 2026 Manila leg—the first of the four-leg series organized by RUNRIO. The event turned the venue into a vibrant celebration of movement, community, and the pursuit of dreams through health and wellness.

Now in its second year, the event drew participants across the 21K, 10K, 5K, 3K, and 1K Dog Run categories, with both the 21K and 5K races selling out ahead of race day. From serious runners chasing podium finishes and personal bests to families and friends enjoying an active weekend together, the event showcased the many ways Filipinos are prioritizing healthier lifestyles and striving toward personal goals.

REVIEW - Mapanakit! Mga Dulang Bittersweet

It is actually refreshing and inspiring to see a regional theater group venture into the theater circle of Metro Manila in which the majority of stage plays are seen. YPC Stage is from Biñan City which started as a small group and now has grown to make a gamble to stage it on a bigger platform. Mapanakit! Mga Dulang Bittersweet is written acclaimed playwright Eljay Castro Deldoc, it is made up of 3 one act plays: “Ang Liknayan ng ating mga Katawan”, “Ilihan at Kalingaw”, and “Ganito ang Pinangarap kong Kasal.” Directed by BJ Borja, he pairs the actors of YPC Stage with established stage actors to show that they are on par with each other and makes great chemistry. Each play has its own charm and interpretation of the word “Mapanakit” (hurtful) which makes it relatable. And it would definitely wreck you if you find yourself in all three. They prove that there is potential talent beyond the Metro, new stories that are worthy to be told on stage, and elevates provincial theater to gain experience and exposure.

A New HONOR Begins: Powering the Future of AI

HONOR Unveils New Logo, Marking Its Bold Evolution into a Global AI Device Ecosystem Company

Pivoting from a “smartphone manufacturer” into a globally leading “AI device ecosystem company” is a radical redefinition of HONOR’s future. This redefinition is a new identity born organically — after relentless breakthroughs across technology, markets, and industry dimensions.

When a tech company begins to rethink the relationship between AI and humans differently, and when its trajectory consistently defies outside expectations, change becomes inevitable. Brand renewal is the necessary outward expression of that change.   

Vinfast Opens 21 Electric Motorcycle Showrooms In The Philippines, Deepening Its Green Mobility Presence In Southeast Asia

VinFast has officially launched its electric motorcycle ecosystem in the Philippines, opening 21 VinFast showrooms alongside the debut of three models, Evo, Feliz II, and Viper. The milestone marks an important step in VinFast’s expansion in one of Southeast Asia’s largest two-wheeler markets, bringing modern, cost-effective, and sustainable mobility solutions closer to consumers while laying the foundation for a comprehensive green mobility ecosystem in the Philippines.

The 21 pioneer dealerships will begin operations in major cities nationwide, expanding consumer access to VinFast products and authorized services. The network is expected to grow further in the coming period, progressively expanding VinFast’s presence across the Philippines.

GoTyme Bank Brings Apple Pay to its Debit Card Customers in the Philippines

An easier and more secure way to pay with iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac

GoTyme Bank today brings Apple Pay to its debit card customers in the Philippines. Apple Pay is an easy, secure, and private way to pay in-store, in-app, and online.

To pay in-store, customers simply double-click the side button, authenticate, and hold their iPhone or Apple Watch near a payment terminal to make a contactless payment. Every Apple Pay purchase is secure because it is authenticated with Face ID, Touch ID, or device passcode, as well as a one-time unique dynamic security code. Apple Pay is accepted in grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, coffee shops, retail stores, and many more places that accept contactless payments.

PLDT Home champions Filipino game developers at PGDX 2026

The country's biggest game development expo showcased Filipino creativity, innovation, and global gaming ambitions

PLDT Home supports Filipino game developers and the local gaming community at the Philippine Game Developers Expo (PGDX) 2026.

The Philippine gaming scene took center stage at the fourth Philippine Game Developers Expo (PGDX), drawing thousands of gamers, creators, developers, and tech enthusiasts to the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. Among the event's key supporters was PLDT Home, reaffirming its commitment to enabling stronger gaming experiences and supporting the growth of the local gaming industry.

It was a dream to work with Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor, say the filmmakers of “THE END OF OAK STREET,” in cinemas and IMAX starting August 12

Ewan McGregor, Christian Convery, Maisy Stella and Anne Hathaway are the Platts in “The End of Oak Street.”

Photo credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

“The cast is phenomenal.”

So says producer J.J. Abrams of Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor, Maisy Stella and Christian Convery, who, together, play a 1980s suburban family suddenly thrust into an adventure of prehistoric proportions in “The End of Oak Street.” “I’ve known Anne a little bit for a long time and have wanted to work with her forever. Ewan as well. So, this was a bit of a dream to get a chance to work with them both. The kids are wonderful as is the supporting cast,” says the filmmaker, who does know a thing or two about working with great ensembles, having directed films from the Star Wars and Star Trek franchises and, of course, being the creator of TV phenomenon Lost. 

TCL Solidifies Market Leadership as Philippines' No. 1 Panel TV Brand for Three Straight Years

TCL has once again been recognized as the No. 1 Panel TV Brand in the Philippines, according to the 2025 Annual Cumulative Market Share Report by TRS Research. Marking its third consecutive year at the top, the achievement reinforces TCL's sustained market leadership and reflects the continued trust and preference of Filipino consumers.

Based on nationwide brick-and-mortar retail performance throughout 2025, the independent TRS Research report affirms TCL's strong presence in one of the country's most competitive consumer electronics categories. More than an industry milestone, the recognition highlights TCL's consistent ability to deliver meaningful innovation, outstanding product quality, and exceptional viewing experiences that resonate with Filipino households.

SB19 conquers the global wild with defiant new anthem “LAWLESS”

Following their acclaimed Lollapalooza Chicago debut, the quintet delivers a fearless bop that celebrates creative independence and reinvention

Watch the music video of “LAWLESS” here

Fresh from making history with their critically acclaimed debut performance at Lollapalooza in Chicago, SB19 has released their latest single, “LAWLESS,” which they premiered live for the very first time on one of the world’s most prestigious music festival stages.

“LAWLESS” marks a new direction for the award-winning quintet, transitioning from a locally established act to a global supergroup brand. In “LAWLESS,” SB19 declares that they’re an outlaw on the run: gutsy, more determined to take chances, and not the type to seek approval.

2TinCans Philippines Presents Stay a Little Longer, a Tender Meditation on Memory, Love, and the Choice to Remain set performances on August 29 -30

2TinCans Philippines, Inc. presents Stay a Little Longer, a full-length drama written by Sarah Mae Enclona-Henderson and directed by Shifrah Bouchikhi-Enclona on August 29 and 30 at The Kabilin Center.

Stay a Little Longer follows a woman whose memory moves fluidly across the many stages of her life. One moment, she is a child grieving the loss of her brother. In another, she is a young woman fighting to be chosen, a wife and mother, a physician, or an elderly woman trying to understand the unfamiliar room around her.

But for HER, each moment is real.

As time collapses and identities overlap, the people who love her are forced to confront a difficult question: Do we insist on the reality we know, or do we enter the reality of the person we love?

The play features Sarah Mae Enclona-Henderson as HER, Charlene Virlouvet as DAUGHTER, Shiella Pestaño-Gemperoa as DOCTOR, Rio Delizo as NURSE, and Jonathan Tad Tadioan as HUSBAND; Stage management by Benjun Yu and production design by Louie Carlo Basalo.