Ready for the rain: Why every urban Filipino needs a portable power station in their homes

Modern living spaces are becoming increasingly compact, making strategic layouts and clever storage solutions essential for comfort. But when storage is already a challenge, how do you make room for backup power, especially when the rainy season rolls in? 

Traditional fuel-powered generators are a definite no-no for condo dwellers. So, this calls for a safer alternative: a sleek and portable power backup that fits effortlessly into their space and lifestyle. Enter Jackery, which offers portable power stations that are space-conscious and dependable, providing exactly what Filipinos need for any weather.

How Two Filipino Sari-Sari Store Owners Found New Ways to Grow With Maya Business

In photo (L-R): Nemia Rontal and Wilma Manalastas

Almost every Filipino neighborhood has one. A sari-sari store tucked beside a family home. A small storefront where neighbors stop to buy everyday essentials, catch up with one another, or quickly pay for load before heading home. For decades, these community businesses have quietly become part of daily life across the Philippines, built through trust, consistency, and relationships formed one customer at a time.

Today, many of these small businesses are evolving together with the communities they serve. Some now offer bills payment, cash-in and cash-out services, and mobile load in addition to traditional store items. Others have expanded into online selling, using digital tools to help manage transactions and support growing negosyo needs.

TCL: From Technology Leadership to Experience Breakthrough as the Global No. 1 TV

New names may capture attention. Real breakthroughs capture the eye.

As the TV industry moves deeper into the premium era, the conversation is no longer only about better specs. What increasingly defines a leading brand is the ability to turn technological strength into a truly superior viewing experience.

This is where TCL stands apart.

Backed by deep display expertise and long-term innovation, TCL is bringing together technology leadership and experience breakthrough through its latest SQD Mini LED platform. Rather than making innovation feel technical and distant, TCL is making it visible where it matters most — on the screen.

The R-rated comedy is back. ‘The comedy works because it’s bold, unapologetic, self-aware, and willing to go places most movies won’t,’ says director Michael Tiddes about “SCARY MOVIE,” only in cinemas JUNE 10. Rated R-16, no cuts

Watch the final trailer! 

Marlon Wayans as Shorty in Scary Movie

“When you come to this movie, you’ll laugh at the other guy and you’ll laugh at yourself,” promises Marlon Wayans, who, together with his brothers Shawn and Keenen Ivory, created the first Scary Movie more than 25 years ago. “I’ve spent the last 15 years on a comedy stage every weekend so I know where the laughs are. I think we’re delivering something special to the theaters.”

Watch the final trailer: https://youtu.be/YgvJ1dhedpE

Vincent Co’s Puregold doubles down on affordable essentials amid economic uncertainty

As many Filipino families continue to tighten their budgets amid rising prices and global economic instability, Puregold president Vincent Co is reinforcing the chain’s long-standing commitment to making basic necessities more affordable for everyday consumers.

Known for its low price and massive budget-friendly promos, Puregold recently launched “Always Price Packs,” a new product line to help shoppers cope with inflation. Products are sold at fixed prices of under Php 100, giving consumers a more predictable way to budget for daily needs.

HONOR Makes Back-to-School Shopping ‘Bongga’ with Big 6.6 Deals and Student Productivity Bundles

Get up to Php 3,000 OFF on HONOR Tablets, Php 1,000 OFF on HONOR 600 Series, and score exciting platform-exclusive offers this June 

Leading global AI devices provider HONOR Philippines is making back-to-school shopping more exciting with its “HONOR Bonggang Back-to-School 6.6 Sale,” offering huge discounts, productivity bundles, and exclusive online deals across all HONOR channels from June 1 to 8, 2026. 

Students, young professionals, and tech enthusiasts can now enjoy smarter and more affordable upgrades through HONOR’s biggest back-to-school offers yet.

VVINK delivers bold artistic statement in It Starts With A Wink - The First Full Album

Packed with infectious pop anthems and emotionally resonant tracks, It Starts With A Wink showcases the quintet’s versatility and ambition

P-Pop girl group VVINK embraces a clear and deliberate artistic statement in It Starts With A Wink – The First Full Album, a 14-track record released under FlipMusic. More than a collection of meticulously produced, summer pop anthems, the project arrives with a cohesive sonic and emotional narrative meant to be experienced from beginning to end.

HONOR 600 Fever Takes Over Mall of Asia as Thousands of Fans Flock to First Day Sale Event

Long Lines, Big Stars, Huge Excitement Mark HONOR 600 First Day Sale

Massive crowd excitement was seen as leading global AI device provider HONOR Philippines officially kicked off the first day sale of the highly anticipated HONOR 600 Series at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall on May 30 – drawing thousands of fans, tech enthusiasts, and shoppers eager to get their hands on the newest AI smartphone sensation.

foodpanda PH Expands Community Support Efforts with Libreng Sakay Program

The Panda-Malasakit Project delivers practical everyday support to Metro Manila commuters

As commuting costs and everyday expenses continue to weigh heavily on Filipinos, foodpanda Philippines is stepping up its community support through its flagship Panda-Malasakit Project. The online food and grocery platform has launched a Libreng Sakay (free ride) program to help commuters ease daily transportation costs and make everyday travel a little lighter and more convenient.

Watch Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor try to survive "The End of Oak Street," from the director of 'It Follows' and producer J.J. Abrams. In cinemas August 12 Inbox Joanna Mendoza

Only in cinemas and IMAX starting August 12

Can you survive Oak Street? After a mysterious cosmic event rips Oak Street from suburbia and transports their neighborhood to someplace unknown, the Platt family soon discovers that their very survival depends on them sticking together as they navigate their now unrecognizable surroundings. Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor, Maisy Stella (“My Old Ass”) and Christian Convery (“Sweet Tooth”) play the Platt family in “The End of Oak Street.” Directed by David Robert Mitchell, who received critical acclaim for cult horror hit “It Follows,” and co-produced by J.J. Abrams, “The End of Oak Street” opens only in cinemas and IMAX August 12. 

Watch the new trailer: https://youtu.be/W0lOiuHczk8

Photo credit: Warner Bros. Pictures