Fall in love with "Love Again," exclusive in SM Cinemas, starting May 10

“I love love stories.” 

So says Jim Strouse, writer and director of the new romantic comedy Love Again. Starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Sam Heughan, and Celine Dion (playing herself in her first film role), and featuring multiple new songs from Dion, Love Again opens exclusively in SM Cinemas on May 10. 

Watch the lyric video to the rom-com’s theme song here: https://youtu.be/ADsUJwJ6VWI

“This felt like a fantastic opportunity to tell a classic, romantic story that was hugely relevant,” says producer Erica Lee. “I loved the idea that for these characters, these text messages sent into the ether become the magical thing that brings them together.”

Practice these money-managing tips to improve your finances with Maya

If you're looking to improve how you manage your finances, having the right tools can make a big difference in simplifying your experience. Knowing good money "hacks" can help you save on fees and maximize rewards. 

Maya, the country's #1 digital bank app, combines the best payments, savings, credit, and crypto in one seamless experience, simplifying money management. It's also known as the most rewarding finance app, offering cashback and one of the highest interest rates for your savings. 

Here are four tips featuring exclusive Maya promos for you to take advantage of this April: 

Build up your savings. Remember: you can always grow your money. You don't need significant cash on hand to start saving. Maya offers the best-in-class savings account with daily interest crediting at 4% p.a., one of the highest in the industry. And you can boost your savings by up to 10% p.a. just by using Maya for your daily payment transactions. The boosted rate of up to 10% p.a. applies to deposits up to P100,000. 

LinkedIn names Maya as one of the best places to work in Philippines

The #1 digital bank also recognized for world-class talent

Maya, the #1 digital bank in the Philippines, was recognized by LinkedIn as one of the 15 best workplaces for high-caliber talents.   

Maya joined LinkedIn’s Top Companies in the Philippines 2023 list, which ranks companies based on the platform's internal data for career progression, such as the ability to advance, skills growth, company stability, company affinity, and diversity, among other pillars.   

The distinction is Maya's latest recognition from LinkedIn. Last month, Maya garnered the most wins and nominations at the 2022 LinkedIn Talent Awards - Philippines, which recognizes companies leading the future of work by demonstrating remarkable adaptability, innovation, and creativity.   

PLDT undisputed as fastest Internet service provider for five straight years

PLDT Inc. (PLDT) has achieved a five-peat win at the Ookla® Speedtest Awards™ 2022 -- a first for PLDT, and for the Philippines.  

Global benchmarking company Ookla® announced that PLDT, the country’s largest digital services provider, achieved a top speed score of 86.52 in 2022, affirming the telco’s dominance and consistent performance in delivering the country’s fastest Internet speeds for the fifth consecutive year. 

Leading the Philippines’ digital transformation

PLDT has consistently dominated the Ookla® Speedtest Awards™ for five consecutive years as a result of the telco giant’s aggressive network expansion and drive to lift the quality of customer experience. 

Dilaw’s “Uhaw (Tayong Lahat)” breaks Spotify record as the Philippines’ “Most Streamed Local Song in a Day”

Baguio-based indie-alternative band, Dilaw, has set the 2023 Spotify record for the Philippines’ most streamed local song in 24 hours. The group’s melodic single “Uhaw (Tayong Lahat)” even surpassed BLACKPINK’s “Shut Down” and Joji’s “Glimpse of Us” number of streams within a day in the Philippines, gaining global traction in Indonesia, United States and Australia.

The six-piece band from the north composed of the core duo of vocalist and lyricist Dilaw Obrero and guitarist Vie Viloria, drummer Tobi Samson, bassist Wayne Dela Rosa, guitarist Leon Altomonte and keyboardist En Altomonte is thrilled to reach a significant achievement together.

Disney+ Debuts Official Trailer For The Action-Comedy Original Series "American Born Chinese"

Disney+ revealed the official trailer for the upcoming Original series “American Born Chinese.” The genre-hopping action-comedy series premieres with all eight episodes on May 24, only on Disney+. The Disney Branded Television series is produced by 20th Television. 

Based on the graphic novel of the same name by Gene Luen Yang, "American Born Chinese" chronicles the trials and tribulations of a regular American teenager whose life is forever changed when he befriends the son of a mythological god. This is the story of a young man’s battle for his own identity, told through family, comedy, and action-packed Kung-Fu.

The coming-of-age adventure features an all-star international cast, including Academy® Award winners Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan (“Everything Everywhere All at Once”), Ben Wang ("Chang Can Dunk"), International Emmy(R) Award Nominee Yeo Yann Yann ("Wet Season"), Chin Han ("Mortal Kombat"), Daniel Wu ("Reminiscence"), former Taekwondo champion Jimmy Liu and Sydney Taylor ("Just Add Magic"). 

The Autobots battle a new breed of Transformers in new trailer for "Rise of the Beasts"

UNITE or FALL. Watch the brand new trailer for Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. The epic action adventure from Paramount Pictures arrives in cinemas across the Philippines June 7. 

YouTube: https://youtu.be/Q36-envs5OU

LET THEM COME. #Transformers #RiseOfTheBeasts – in cinemas JUNE 7.

About Transformers: Rise of the Beasts

Returning to the action and spectacle that have captured moviegoers around the world, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts will take audiences on a ’90s globetrotting adventure with the Autobots and introduce a whole new breed of Transformer – the Maximals – to join them as allies in the existing battle for earth. Directed by Steven Caple Jr. and starring Anthony Ramos and Dominique Fishback, the film arrives in theatres June 7.

Main trailer for Black Knight finally Unveiled

The One Hope To Overturn The World

Black Knight tells the story of how legendary knight 5-8 and refugee Sa-wol take on the omnipotent Cheonmyeong Group that rules a dystopian Korea ravaged by extreme air pollution, making it uninhabitable without a ventilator.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-zPzwfJeFk

We Are Imaginary releases new EP, Swan Songs for Drifters

The 7-track release turns internal monologues into generation-defining anthems

Filipino indie rock quartet We Are Imaginary marks their fifteenth year of existence as a band with their fourth studio release, Swan Songs for Drifters—out on April 28, Friday via floppydisks.

According to lead vocalist/guitarist Ahmad Tanji, the songs off their new EP capture the long stretches of time in silence and reflection from 2018 to 2020—a defining era in his personal life before the entire world slowly crumbled apart due to the uncertainty of the pandemic.

The Reinvention of Wilbert Ross: From Dancer to Matinee Idol prodigious

Wilbert Ross first made a dent
as a contestant on the
“Tawag ng Tanghalan” segment
of “It’s Showtime.”

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Wilbert Ross? Fans may have known him as one of Hashtags’ hunky dancers, but after he left the group, Wilbert Ross unleashed his other talents. After all, he is a gifted singer-composer and actor as well.  

OF DREAMS AND CHALLENGES

Wilbert Ross first made a dent as a contestant on the “Tawag ng Tanghalan” segment of “It’s Showtime.” From the get go, he showed off his impressive pipes with a moving rendition of Lionel Richie’s classic song, “Hello”. Riding on the momentum, Wilbert Ross pursued his passion for performance, later joining “Pinoy Boyband Superstar” where he snagged a whopping 95 percent vote of confidence from the all-female audience. Despite the enthusiastic support of the crowd, however, a realistic Wilbert foresaw more challenges down the road and dealt with these as they came.

In an interview with the Philippine Star, Wilbert recalled the turning point when he and his mother opted to chase after his showbiz aspirations in Metro Manila. 

Clara Benin finds beauty in unlearning people and places on new song “small town”

The multi-awarded Filipino singer-songwriter releases a hopeful, bittersweet tune about taking control of one’s journey by not sticking to the past

Filipino singer-songwriter Clara Benin drops a song about leaving the past behind, and embracing the newness that comes with it.

On her new single “small town,” the Parallel Universe artist continues the journey of acknowledging that the world is changing and that unlearning people and places could be an enriching way of taking control of one’s life and destiny.

“small town was inspired by my high school experience living in the province, where it was inevitable to bump into someone you know when you're out in public,” Benin reveals. “It's a post-breakup song about trying to find yourself again and struggling because everything around you reminds you of your ex.”

Jodi Sta. Maria and Thirdy Lacson Are Now the New Endorsers Of Chowking's Chicken Lauriat

Chowking, the #1 Chinese QSR brand in the Philippines, welcomes Jodi Sta. Maria and her son, Thirdy, as the newest endorsers of the Mas Pinasarap na Chowking Chinese-Style Fried Chicken Lauriat. The mother and son duo were unveiled alongside the launch of the brand’s newest TVC in a press event held last April 20, 2023 at the Marco Polo Ortigas Manila. 

The new and improved Chowking Chinese-Style Fried Chicken Lauriat still features an unbreakable combo of six Chowking favorites: Chinese Style Fried Chicken Chicken, Egg Fried Rice, Buchi, Siomai, Chicharap, and Pancit Canton. However, in pursuit of new Chinese-sarap levels of flavor to keep Filipino taste buds wanting more, mas lalo pang pinasarap ang Bagong Chinese Style Fried Chicken and Pancit Canton. 

DoubleDragon's subsidiary Hotel101 Global acquires 6,593 square meters of prime commercial land in Madrid Spain

Artist Perspective of Hotel101–Madrid
 in Valdebebas, Madrid, Spain

Hotel101-Madrid will have about 736 rooms and will be the first Hotel101 development in Europe

Hotel101-Madrid is set to become one of the Top 5 largest hotels in Madrid, Spain

Hotel101-Madrid is set to be the very first homegrown Filipino hotel chain to enter Spain.

Robust condotel sales revenue of about €143.3 Million Euros (₱8.8 Billion Pesos) is expected to be generated from the Hotel101- Madrid project given the high real estate investment demand in Madrid driven by the Spanish Golden Visa

Nokia E3110 TWS now in limited edition green, priced under P500 this 5.5 on Techroom!

A month after its successful release at Techroom, Nokia Personal Audio stays current with the trend and adds a new color option for the Nokia E3110!

Nokia Personal Audio rides the Green Wave alongside leading tech brands by releasing new and refreshing green-colored gadgets in the market. Encased in a cool monochromatic green chassis, the new color way of the Nokia E3110 wireless earphones make a great music accessory and fashion companion this hot summer.

C is Coming: Kathryn Bernardo Teases TCL's Newest QLED TV Series Release

Get ready to C the brilliance unfolds as TCL, one of the world's leading TV brands, announces its newest addition TV Series line-up. The new models are said to be equipped with cutting-edge technology that promises to deliver an immersive viewing experience.

Adding to the excitement, TCL has also revealed that popular actress Kathryn Bernardo, TCL’s brand endorser, will be featured in the brand's upcoming digital video commercial. Known for her captivating performances and stunning beauty, Kathryn embodies the spirit of TCL's new TV series – an exquisite display of elegance and innovation. As the perfect embodiment of the brand, Kathryn takes us behind the scenes of her upcoming digital ad, where she shares her excitement in working with TCL and invites everyone to C the brilliance of the new TV Series.

Denzel Washington takes on the Mafia in the gripping trailer for "The Equalizer 3"

Vengeance meets his equal.⌚️ Denzel Washington is back as Robert McCall in the final chapter of The Equalizer.

Watch the action-thriller’s official trailer below and watch The Equalizer 3 in cinemas across the Philippines this August.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/inN061MtPOg

Justice knows no borders. Denzel Washington is back as Robert McCall in the final chapter in #TheEqualizer3, exclusively in cinemas August 2023.

About The Equalizer 3

Since giving up his life as a government assassin, Robert McCall (Denzel Washington) has struggled to reconcile the horrific things he’s done in the past and finds a strange solace in serving justice on behalf of the oppressed. Finding himself surprisingly at home in Southern Italy, he discovers his new friends are under the control of local crime bosses. As events turn deadly, McCall knows what he has to do: become his friends’ protector by taking on the mafia.

Unlock Your Creativity, Collaborate Better with Canva's Visual Suite

In today's age of remote and hybrid work, organizations want teams to collaborate, share ideas, and scale their creative process better. According to Canva's Visual Economy Report that surveyed 1,600 global business leaders, communicating visually is fast ​becoming the most impactful way to ​communicate in the workplace. Eighty-nine percent of them believe that it enhances collaboration and agree that visual communication methods have helped team members connect with each other.

"Businesses now must learn how to communicate visually and leave lasting impact to their stakeholders and customers. It's made possible when your teams have the tool to create and collaborate together, without having to learn complex processes that take time to learn," said Maisie Littaua, head of growth of Canva Philippines.

Canva's Visual Suite revolutionizes the way teams work by providing a comprehensive platform that addresses all their visual communication needs, empowering them to streamline their workflow and boost creativity. It is designed for the modern workplace–whether it be a multinational with teams scattered across the world or a start-up seeking a cost-effective, all-in-one tool for their communication and creative requirements. 

The report also highlights that 89% of the respondents believe that communicating visually helps them articulate ideas better. With Canva's intuitive tools and features, teams can easily create visually compelling content that enhances communication and drives better results. Its powerful collaboration features also make it easier for teams to brainstorm and convert ideas into ready-to-share designs.

Get better at brainstorming sessions with Canva Whiteboards

Canva Whiteboards help solve many problems that teams might encounter during meetings, brainstorming and planning sessions, and team buildings.

Make collaborations more engaging. Grab participants’ attention with an experiential online collaboration thanks to hundreds of fun elements like sticky notes and stickers. You can even add reference photos and videos from Canva’s vast content library.

Provide structure. Get the ideas going with ready-to-use templates, or create customized idea maps, flow charts and diagrams.

Take a vote. Ready to choose ideas? Use stickers to react to an idea, or mark it for further discussion

Jumpstart the conversation. Use the Magic Write tool within Whiteboards to generate prompts or lists to stimulate discussion, or instantly summarize key points into a paragraph for a report or email.

Leave your mark. Use the new Canva Draw Tool–which has pens and highlighters in different colors and thickness, and automatic shape features–to sketch, doodle, mark up text, or quickly create diagrams and flowcharts. 

Turn documents into multimedia masterpieces with Canva Docs 

In the visual age, it’s important to add images, infographics and other interactive elements into any kind of work. With Canva Docs, anyone can create stunning multimedia reports even without a design background. 

Access one of the world’s biggest design libraries. Get 20,000 premium templates and 3.5 million graphic elements like images, icons, and videos for project plans, strategy documents, lesson plans, and other document types.

Use data storytelling. Quickly create graphs and infographics from thousands of templates, graphic elements. You can even animate images and text for dynamic data visualization. 

Collaborate and share. For collaborative documents like editorials or business planning, teams can comment on a document, and tag and assign tasks to specific members. Once the document is complete, teams can even turn it into a pitch-ready presentation deck by clicking the “Convert to Presentation” button.

Overcome writer’s block with Magic Write. Canva’s AI-powered content generation is now available on Visual Suite products like Docs, Whiteboards, and Presentations. Use it to generate drafts, create outlines, or kicko ideas for your next post. 

Make pro-quality videos with Canva Video 

Video editing used to require a lot of skill and equipment. But with Canva’s drag-and-drop editor, anyone can make videos for any platform or need whether it’s a reel, an advertisement, or even a tutorial. 

Get intuitive and functional features. Upload your clips, drag them to a timeline, and then use the tools to adjust speed, size, and appearance on the screen. Not sure how to start? Pick from thousands of customizable templates for different formats and industries.

Enjoy a personal sound studio. Access the pre-licensed music and sound effects in the library, or record voice overs, your screen or yourself without leaving Canva. For those subscribed to Canva Pro, you can use the Beat Sync feature to automatically sync video to any tune. 

Add special effects. Upgrade to Canva Pro to get powerful features like video background removers, filters and effects, animations, and Magic Resize which instantly converts videos for different social media platforms. 

Kaya sa Canva! 

Littaua believes that the best creative process should feel like play, "We want to show everyone how easy and fun it can be to use these tools to make everyday work look and feel amazing. Visual Suite can be used throughout the creative process to stimulate ideas and increase collaboration and productivity." 

In its effort to empower more Filipinos to design, Canva Philippines also launched a YouTube Channel, where the community can get ideas, tutorials and tips to help them maximize the potential of the Visual Suite potential to help them achieve their goals. 

Check out youtube.com/@canva_ph to subscribe and learn more. 

Xavier School president named 2023 Outstanding School Leader

The Henry Gaisano Outstanding School Leader award was conferred on Fr. Aristotle Dy, SJ, on April 15 at the Philippine International Convention Center. The award is known in Chinese as the Shi Weipeng (Cebu Anonymous) Model Educator Awards, which also recognizesoutstanding Chinese language teachers. 

Fr. Ari Dy has been school president of Xavier School since 2013. His approach to education is to serve the needs of the 21st century learner, where the focus is on developing a growth mindset. This approach emphasizes the development of lifelong learning skills and attitudes rather than just focusing on the specific – and narrower – curriculum of each subject area. Assuring the quality of the school’s International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme for Senior High School students has proved to be one way of promoting academic rigor. This focus on growth and quality also involves the expanded integration of technology in education, highlighted by the school’s successful transition to online learning during the last three pandemic school years, and its status as an Apple Distinguished School.  Living in a world that is transforming at a faster rate than ever experienced in history, he notes, “School leaders and teachers must constantly renew themselves. We must be bold in trying new things so that we can be better equipped to help young people who must navigate a world of constant change.”

Two NCR Schools Rebrands into the PHINMA Education System Identity

Expanding their network of educational institutions, PHINMA Education recently launched a rebranding of some of their schools which aims to bring a common brand to their schools. Dubbed as the #GritToGlory Partners’ Launch, it brought together school officials, students, educational officials from the government, and more to celebrate this occasion. 

Held at Light of Love Events Place, PHINMA Republican College unveiled its new name, PHINMA Saint Jude College Quezon City, alongside PHINMA Saint Jude College Manila, the original campus located in Sampaloc, Manila. It was attended by Ana Chua - Chief Operating Officer PHINMA Education, Dr. Evenezer Beloy - Education Program Supervisor School Division Office DepEd Quezon City, Rodolfo Balboa - Executive Assistant & Representative of Vice Mayor Yul Servo, and Kit Sison - HR Director Willis Towers Watson (WTW) Philippines. 

Going to South Korea Soon? Let GCash Help You Through Your Trip

Filipinos have embraced all things of the Hallyu wave. Kdrama, KPop, food, and fashion—what’s not to love about South Korea? Whether you’re heading to go on a pilgrimage to your favorite idol group, or just can’t wait to immerse yourself in their culture, it can’t be denied Filipinos have put the country high on top of their travel bucket list. 

GCash has now made it easier and hassle-free to roam the country without worrying about running out of Korean Won or having to hastily exchange money and paying pricey foreign exchange fees. If you’re planning a trip to South Korea, make sure to include the following retail partners where you can pay with  GCash to your list.

Globe Group’s 917Ventures, Ayala Corp and Gogoro introduce new era of sustainable transport in PH

Companies launch Gogoro Smartscooters® and Battery-Swapping Pilot in Metro Manila, announce public availability by Q4 2023

Globe Group’s 917Ventures, Ayala Corporation, and Gogoro Inc. on Monday made history as they launched Gogoro Smartscooters® and battery-swapping in the Philippines. The companies are introducing a new era in sustainable transportation that brings together smart, convenient and accessible electric two-wheelers to customers.

The announcement was made at a ceremony at the Globe headquarters in Bonifacio Global City where the three companies also announced the commercial public release of Gogoro Smartscooters® and battery-swapping stations in Metro Manila in Q4 2023.

Grammy Award-winning duo For KING + COUNTRY recruits DJ R3HAB for remix of their No. 1 hit “Love Me Like I Am,” featuring Jordin Sparks

Multi-GRAMMY® award-winning duo FOR KING + COUNTRY drops the new remix version today of their No.1 hit single “LOVE ME LIKE I AM,” feat. Jordin Sparks.

Dubbed “LOVE ME LIKE I AM (R3HAB REMIX),” the song was remixed by internationally-renowned DJ R3HAB, and is available on all digital platforms. 

Written by Joel Smallbone, Luke Smallbone, Josh Kerr, and Michael Pollack (BMI Pop Writer of the Year; “Flowers” by Miley Cyrus; Justin Bieber, Beyonce); and produced by FOR KING + COUNTRY, Josh Kerr (GRAMMY® winning songwriter), and Jeff Sojka, the original track, “LOVE ME LIKE I AM,” is featured on their current GRAMMY® nominated, AMERICAN MUSIC AWARD-winning studio album, WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR?. The acclaimed album serves as the duo’s second Top 10 Billboard 200 charting album (#7).

Romanian Wine Tasting Evening

Her Excellency H.E. Răduţa Dana Matache of the Embassy of Romania in the Philippines and Palau invited her few friends and partners in her home at Dasmariñas Village to try the different wines from Romania with sumptuous spread to pair with. 

Supported by the different diplomats in attendance that includes ambassadors from Poland, USA, and Singapore among others. 

Rising Tigers Magazine CMO, Andria Terese Nicolas celebrated her birthday at the residence of Romanian ambassador with great wine, berries, cheese and pretzels also. Her favorite wine is the first one in the line of 5 flavors that was prepared for the night. 

Bloodbath Action In Horror-Comedy "Renfield"

A wildly inventive take on vampire mythology, “Renfield” stars Nicholas Hoult as the sad, perennially abused henchman of Dracula (Nicolas Cage) who, after dutifully serving his exploitative master for decades, is in the grips of a full-blown everlasting-life crisis. Renfield is unwilling to do Dracula’s bidding any longer but has no idea how to strike out on his own.

That all changes when he meets New Orleans cop Rebecca (Awkwafina), a principled officer with some unresolved anger issues, who is determined to bring down the city’s most powerful crime family, led by Bellafrancesca Lobo (Shohreh Aghdashloo) and her son Tedward (Ben Schwartz). Inspired by Rebecca’s willingness to stand up for what’s right, Renfield begins to imagine a brighter future for himself, one where he might escape the drudgery of his nightly existence and enjoy walking among the living once more.

Panda Legends: Ultimate Battle Crowns Panda Heist as Champions

It's a competitive day for food panda riders who loves gaming especially ML or Mobile Legends Bang Bang! foodpanda has organized Panda Legends Ultimate Battle, which brought the best teams composed of foodpanda rider partners to play the very competitive mobile game.

This nationwide competition drawn in over 128 teams from different cities and provinces as they prove that they are not only reliable food delivery riders but also competitive players as well. Aside from the cash prize, each winning team member also received Php 2,000 worth of gas vouchers, which they can use for their delivery shifts. 

Don’t miss out on Ed Sheeran's ‘Subtract’ Advanced Listening Event!

Good news, Filipino Sheerios! You have the chance to be the first ones to listen to Ed Sheeran’s upcoming fifth studio album, ‘Subtract.’

Warner Music Philippines is holding an exclusive album listening experience at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Eye on May 4, 2023. This is the day before Ed Sheeran is set to release his latest album across all platforms.

Each cabin on the MOA Eye will be converted into a private ‘Subtract’ listening booth, where fans will have the once-in-a-lifetime experience of riding the ferris wheel while enjoying snippets of new music from Ed Sheeran. Those who want to take part in this event simply need to visit the MOA Eye during mall hours and pre-save the album on their listening platform of choice – it’s that easy!

As if being the first to hear ‘Subtract’ isn’t exciting enough, those who are lucky enough to be part of this event will also get the opportunity to win official Ed Sheeran merchandise.

PLDT Enterprise fuels ‘myTOYOTA Connect’ with Smart IoT eSIM solutions

The Philippines' largest automotive company Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) and the country’s largest fully integrated telco PLDT recently announced a partnership that will further drive the benefits of smart connected cars and intelligent platforms technology for major fleet business operators and Toyota car owners.  

PLDT, through its B2B solutions arm PLDT Enterprise, is firing up TMP’s newest suite of connected services, the myTOYOTA Connect, with smart IoT (Internet of Things) eSIM solutions powered by PLDT wireless unit Smart – the first of its kind solution to be rolled out in the Philippines.  

Global Sensation Psy To Debut Concert Film "Psy Summer Swag 2022" On Disney+

Dancing and jumping to the cheers and screams under the summer sky, PSY invites fans to his first SUMMER SWAG concert since the pandemic in PSY SUMMER SWAG 2022, a new Korean Original concert film coming exclusively to Disney+.

The concert film shows PSY’s famous SUMMER SWAG concert, accompanied by sprays of water everywhere and hours of singing, dancing, and jumping to his famous beats. Known to provide one of the best concert experiences to the fans, viewers will be immediately immersed into the concert that took place in the summer of 2022 in Korea.

Starring PSY, who became the first K-pop artist to reach #2 on Billboard Hot 100, PSY SUMMER SWAG 2022 follows his journey through seven cities and ten shows, including performances of his iconic hits “Gangnam Style” and “That That”. Despite the heat during the summer, 350,000 fans gathered to be a part of his passionate performance, as fans will be able to feel the energy through the concert film.

Acerpure Debuts Eco-Conscious Air Purifier Made with PCR Materials

Acerpure Inc. today announced the Acerpure Pro Vero Air Purifier, the first of its kind to incorporate post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials in the chassis, echoing its parent company Acer’s eco-conscious Vero line. Acerpure Inc. focuses on developing lifestyle and consumer products that utilize smart features to enhance the quality of life while also benefiting users’ environmental surroundings.

"Acerpure has always been committed to sustainability and innovation, and the launch of our Acerpure Pro Vero Air Purifier is a testament to that," said Andrew Hou, Chairman of Acerpure Inc. "We're proud to offer a product that not only keeps the air clean but also reduces waste and environmental impact with the use of recyclable materials such as PCR plastic and an energy-saving green mode. We believe that the Acerpure Pro Vero air purifier is a game-changer in the air quality industry, and we're excited to share it with our customers."

HONOR to reach more Filipino fans, opens first experience store in Cebu

Attention to all Cebuanos! HONOR Philippines has just opened its first experience store at SM Consolacion Cebu.

HONOR Brand Manager Joepy Libo-on, Vice President Stephen Cheng, and PR Manager Pao Oga with Rulls Business Development Manager for VisMin Angel Rosas, Group Executive Bea Sy, and SM City Consolacion Mall Manager Wamilda Estrella

Talking about unstoppable, HONOR Philippines has just opened its first experience store in Cebu at SM City Consolacion, Upper Ground Cyberzone. Following its SM Fairview store opening, the leading smart devices provider vows to reach more Filipinos by the end of the year, targeting at least 100 experience stores.

Have fun in the sun this summer with hot deals from Toyota

Make it a summer to remember with a brand-new ride!

Toyota Motor Philippines is bringing in the heat this April with deals coming in hot! From April 7 to 30, customers can enjoy low monthly plans, trade-in rebates, and more when they purchase a brand-new Toyota from any authorized dealer nationwide. With a new vehicle for the summer, each trip is sure to be a memorable one.

Find the payment option for your budget

Explore nearby towns with friends or family with the reliable Vios. The 1.3 XE CVT variant is available at PHP 115,350 downpayment under the Pay Low option. This option offers customers downpayments as low as 15 percent with free insurance on the first year, free LTO registration for three years and no chattel mortgage at 60 months to pay via all-in cash out.

Disney+ Annonces New Korean Original Comedic Action Series "Han River Police"

Kwone Sangwoo and Kim Hiewon’s teamwork brings people to safety while bringing the audience laughter

When Han River Police Force’s hot tempered Dujin works with Chunseok who has the exact opposite personality, the two of them continuously bring humor and action in Han River Police, a new Korean Original Series coming exclusively to Disney+.

Following the finest member of the Han River Police with a temper, the series jumps into the story of how the Han River Police Force saves and maintains the waterside of the Han River daily where people come out to have a peaceful day. Dujin and Chunseok are always faced with emergency situations that include terrorism, accidents, and other incidents that need their immediate help, but do it in their own way, bringing out the humor.

Old Meets New Luxury at Pontevedra Estate in Santa Rosa City

A living space often comes most alive when there's an element of surprise. Whether it's a fascinating fixture or an unexpectedly earthy building material, a unique classic addition can create an exciting tension in one's home. It's even better when a compelling story behind objects or layers of meaning goes into the development decision.

A prime example of modern and historic interplay in a mixed-use development is the Pontevedra estate in Santa Rosa City, Laguna.

Pop boy band, A1, is coming back to Manila in celebration of their 25th Anniversary!

The popular British–Norwegian boy band A1 is set to make a comeback here in Manila this October 2023, just in time to celebrate their 25th anniversary in the music industry. This is a highly anticipated event for their Filipino fans who have been waiting for the group's return to the Philippines after their successful concert in 2018. Thus, their upcoming tour is aptly called TWENTY FIVE.

A1 has been back to their original line-up, which consists of Paul Marazzi, Christian Ingebrigtsen, Mark Read and Ben Adams, since Paul re-joined the group in 2018 for their 20th Anniversary Reunion Tour, now 5 years on the band return to celebrate their musical milestone.

"We're so grateful to our Filipino fans who have supported us throughout the years" says Mark. "It's been 25 years since we started as a group, and we're so excited to be able to celebrate this landmark anniversary with our Filipino fans" he shares.

Presented by Concert Republic. A1: TWENTY FIVE - MANILA will be held at New Frontier Theater on Saturday 14th October 2023 (8PM).

Tickets will go on-sale starting Friday, 28 April 2023 at 12noon. Available at all Ticketnet outlets or log on to www.ticketnet.com.ph or call (02) 911-5555 for more information.

SB19’s JOSH CULLEN redefines love song with edgy hip-hop twist in “Pakiusap Lang”

The song comes with a music video that stars KAIA’s Angela and Charice as his love interests

After debuting as a bonafide solo star with the edgy banger “Wild Tonight,” SB19’s Josh Cullen continues his winning streak with the release of his follow-up single under Sony Music Entertainment.

Aptly titled “Pakiusap Lang,” the P-Pop artist proves that there are no four walls that can contain him when it comes to writing and producing a straightforward love song meshed with trap-laden beats and hip-hop verses.

“The lyrics came from my heart, and I wanted to make sure the arrangement and sonic vibe reflected my Filipino hip-hop side,” Cullen reveals. “My cousin and his friends helped out with the chorus, and we all had a good time putting it together.”

Dark Korean Drama "Vigilante" Coming This Year Exclusively To Disney+

When a victim of a brutal crime sees his attacker get off lightly he will dedicate his life to making criminals pay in this upcoming antihero story

From Left-Right: Nam Joohyuk, Yoo Jitae, Lee Junhyuk, Kim Sojin

When a serial abuser gets given a light sentence after beating and killing a woman in front of her young child, the child will spend years obsessing over revenge and delivering justice in Vigilante, a thrilling new dark Korean drama coming exclusively to Disney+ later this year.

Felip, Dilaw, Lola Amour, And More To Kick Off Warner Music Philippines' 'We Play Here'

The April 27 event jumpstarts the 30th anniversary celebration of the global music label’s presence in the Philippines.

It’s a celebration of star-studded proportions with the launch of Warner Music Philippines’ We Play Here!

As part of the label’s core mission to be at the forefront of championing Filipino music, Warner Music Philippines is celebrating its 30th anniversary in the country with a series of live performances and events to bring fans as well as local and international artists even closer together. To jumpstart the celebrations, six of the country’s most beloved musical acts are coming together for a one-of-a-kind, high-energy event.

SB19’s Ken—performing under his mononym FELIP—leads the lineup after his stellar solo debut earlier this year. After just three months since the release of his debut EP, COM·PLEX has over 3 million total streams on Spotify, with three of his singles charting on the platform’s Viral 50 Philippines playlist. He also received rave reviews for his dark and edgy brand of hip hop, with publications such as HipHopDX Asia saying that, “FELIP allows himself to go to the farthest, most experimental, and even most unthinkable places and tap into his own instincts to make music and art with the utmost freedom.”

PETA Summer Workshop 2023 Brings In-Person Theater Learning Back

The Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) is back to offering its face-to-face summer theater workshops starting May 2023! 

The year marks an important milestone for Philippine theater as this is the year stages reopened and live performances returned for Filipino audiences post-pandemic. As PETA celebrates its 56th year in the industry, and wraps up its last month of the successful and highly-anticipated run of its newest original musical, Rody Vera’s Walang Aray (a farcical adaptation of Severino Reyes’ class zarzuela Walang Sugat), we can expect more theater activities in store for everyone in the coming months! 

Go Deeper Into The Further: Trailer For Insidious: The Red Door Released

The family’s darkest secrets will be unlocked. 🔑 Watch the trailer for Insidious: The Red Door, the final chapter of the blockbuster horror franchise, exclusively in cinemas this July. 

Youtube: https://youtu.be/rIslMRneXlM

Check out the horror movie’s poster below. 

About Insidious: The Red Door

In Insidious: The Red Door, the horror franchise’s original cast returns for the final chapter of the Lambert family’s terrifying saga. To put their demons to rest once and for all, Josh (Patrick Wilson) and a college-aged Dalton (Ty Simpkins) must go deeper into The Further than ever before, facing their family’s dark past and a host of new and more horrifying terrors that lurk behind the red door.

BTS Star Suga To Release New Documentary “SUGA: Road to D-DAY” April 21 On Disney+

This insightful new documentary pulls back the curtain and gives viewers an exclusive look into the creative process behind SUGA’s latest solo albumAfter collaborating with some of the world’s biggest artists, including Coldplay, Steve Aoki, The Chainsmokers, and Halsey, BTS star SUGA is heading out on a musical journey, travelling the world in search of inspiration for his upcoming solo album, in SUGA: Road to D-DAY – coming April 21 on Disney+. 

Starring SUGA of 21st century pop icons BTS, the upcoming documentary will follow SUGA as he travels around the world from Seoul to Tokyo, Las Vegas and beyond in search of musical inspiration for his upcoming album D-DAY. Throughout the documentary, viewers will see the star at his most vulnerable, as he discusses his writer’s block with other musicians, and delves deep into his most traumatic memories to pen lyrics for several of his latest songs. SUGA: Road to D-DAY also includes exclusive live clips of songs on SUGA’s upcoming album D-DAY.

CCP Celebrates Earth Day With Captivating Outdoor Art Installations And Film Screening

In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, 2023, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) will unveil a series of public art installations in collaboration with several visual artists to be held at various locations in the CCP Complex starting April 20, 2023.  The conceptual installations will showcase a diverse array of natural, indigenous, and found objects and materials transformed into public art, with the aim of promoting public consciousness about environmental issues.  

For this year, one solo and one group of visual artists will exhibit their artworks: “Tanod-Lupa” (Nature Guardians) by Abdulmari “Toym” De Leon-Imao, a multimedia artist in both classical and contemporary styles; and “Surogpon Kita” by Kintab Artists Group, Inc., a Bicol-based non-profit group of visual artists, writers, musicians, and other creative talents, dedicated to expressing diverse identities through their unique artworks.  

Check out these cheeky new posters for Jennifer Lawrence’s comedy “No Hard Feelings"

See Jennifer Lawrence like you’ve never seen her before in the new posters for the outrageous comedy No Hard Feelings, in cinemas June 2023. 

Trust us: this isn’t a love story. 🙅 

She’ll bring him out of his shell, whether he likes it or not. 

About No Hard Feelings

Jennifer Lawrence produces and stars in No Hard Feelings, a laugh-out-loud, edgy comedy from director Gene Stupnitsky (Good Boys) and the co-writer of Bad Teacher. 

On the brink of losing her childhood home, Maddie (Lawrence) discovers an intriguing job listing: wealthy helicopter parents looking for someone to “date” their introverted 19-year-old son, Percy, before he leaves for college. To her surprise, Maddie soon discovers the awkward Percy is no sure thing.

Asterra: bringing convenient living and economic growth to provinces in the Philippines

Asterra is envisioned to be the first affordable
condominium project in flourishing towns and cities.

Living a life of comfort and convenience is every Filipino’s dream, and while a well-designed home and contemporary amenities may seem like the fulfillment of this aspiration, it is not enough. One’s full potential can only be realized when individuals and families are given worthwhile pursuits and opportunities for growth. 

This is what Asterra, a personal project of Vista Land and Golden MV Holdings Inc. Chairman Manny B. Villar, offers prospective condo dwellers. They get a shot at modern condominium living, and the opportunities to thrive and prosper in communities with great locations and access to key lifestyle destinations.

Matt Damon Steps Into A Sports Visionary's Shoes In "Air"

Who is Sonny Vaccaro?

It was 1984 and Vaccaro, a basketball expert at Nike, hadn’t had much success recruiting top players to Nike’s basketball division. Converse had all but cornered the market with superstars like Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. Adidas, hyping its cool factor, was attracting the hot prospects from the draft, including the third pick – a guard out of the University of North Carolina named Michael Jordan. Putting his career on the line, Vaccaro decided to take the biggest gamble of his life. In an unprecedented move, he wanted Nike to create a shoe designed specifically for Jordan. 

Redmi Note 12 Series debuts in vivid event, after-party

Xiaomi’s latest mid-range smartphone encapsulates the Gen Zs’ always-on-the-go lifestyle and personalities

Following the announcement of the newest Redmi Note 12 Series in the Philippines, Xiaomi hosted a vibrant launch event at Marriott Manila to showcase the smartphone’s capabilities. The party was made more exciting by #TeamRedmiNote ambassadors.

The Redmi Note 12 Series – composed of the Redmi Note 12, Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G, and Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G – is the latest line of mid-range smartphones from Xiaomi, which is the ideal device to keep up with Gen Zs’ vivid lifestyle and personalities. True to its tagline “Live Vivid,” its powerful triple camera system allows users to take eye-catching photos and videos to preserve every moment as they happen. The Redmi Note 12 variant ensures a smooth, all-day performance thanks to its 6nm Snapdragon 685 processor and 5000mAh high-capacity battery wherever they go.

Korean Workplace Dramedy "Race" Clocks-In May 10 Exclusively On Disney+

When a new colleague gets dismissed as nothing more than a PR hire by her manager and team she will have to partner with the best in the business to prove them all wrong

What Park Yoonjo lacks in qualifications and experience she more than makes up for in tenacity and drive, but when everyone in the company discovers that several recent hires were made as part of a newly created diversity program, Yoonjo will have to overcome the insurmountable to win their approval in RACE, a new Korean workplace dramedy coming May 10 exclusively to Disney+.

Park Yoonjo has spent her entire career trying to prove that she belongs. Born into a family without means, she was unable to secure a university degree or lean upon her family connections to get ahead, but what Yoonjo lacks in formal education she more than makes up for in work ethic. In RACE, viewers follow along as Yoonjo battles against a stacked deck to secure her dream job at Seyong, a huge Korean conglomerate. Although it appears Yoonjo’s luck has finally taken a turn for the better, reality quickly steps in to prove her wrong, forcing Yoonjo to work harder than ever to overcome the seemingly insurmountable and prove to everyone that she belongs where she is. Set in modern-day Seoul, RACE perfectly captures the nuanced dramas of the modern-day workplace in a fun and entertaining way.

ASUS Business launches the first 16-inch OLED ExpertBook Series laptop, designed to meet the needs of the growing hybrid Filipino professionals

Level up your business because the ASUS ExpertBook B5 series is up to Intel Core i7 CPUs with Intel Arc graphics and enterprise-grade security.

ASUS Philippines expands its ASUS ExpertBook Series with the all-new ExpertBook B5 (B5602C), and ExpertBook B5 Flip (B5602F) laptops. These two new ExpertBook laptops boast a large 16-inch display, 16:10 aspect ratio, and it only weighs 1.4kg despite the device’s large screen.