Building Ben: Filmmakers talk about using practical effects to bring Ben the chimpanzee to life in “PRIMATE,” now showing only in cinemas

In the new horror movie Primate, filmmakers used practical effects to create Ben the chimpanzee, who was brought to life by actor and movement specialist Miguel Torres Umba.

Filmmaker Johannes Roberts has built a reputation as a master of mayhem in films where killer sharks, zombies, demons, and slashers threaten the innocent and the guilty alike. His latest movie, Primate, promises to be the most shocking, bone-chilling tale he has told thus far, as a group of teens are terrorized when their pet chimp suddenly turns on them. Amping up the visceral terror with old-school, in-camera special effects and jaw-dropping surprises, Roberts is taking horror to new and ever-bloodier heights.

Converge FiberX Student League Reaches Visayas and Mindanao In 2026

It’s time to go beyond as Converge FiberX aims to gather more students to join their Student Ambassadors in 2026

It started as an idea: each person, each student, has an “X” in them. The X is a drive, a skill, a particular passion, a story that needs to be shared. This became the seed that grew into the Converge FiberX Student League. Thousands answered the call from different colleges and universities, each student bringing their own story, each wanting to be a part of something bigger, something truly game-changing.

From the group, 100 students were chosen. Among the 100, ten stood out. They were the ChosenX. Different backgrounds, different personalities, each with the desire to find their X, their passion, and share it with the world. They first gathered at the DimensionX event to celebrate the kickoff of the Student League.

Mapúa MCL poised to become a global academic research hub in CALABARZON

Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna (Mapúa MCL) strengthens its position as a major academic research hub in the CALABARZON (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon) region driven by its growing number of research output, the launch of three dedicated research centers, and the successful acquisition of externally funded projects.

The Mapúa MCL Research Promotion and Coordination Office (RPCO) shared this year’s milestones which included 180 research papers published and accepted in Scopus-indexed journals and conference proceedings, securing three externally funded projects with two from DOST (Department of Science and Technology) under their Grants-in-Aid program, and one from the SECRA (Strengthening University Enterprise Collaboration for Resilient Communities in Asia) project under the Erasmus+ program of the European Union. In addition, Mapúa MCL RPCO formally opened three research centers— the Center for Sustainable Water Solutions (CSWS), Center for Computational Innovations and Sustainability (CCIS), and Center for Research in Emerging and Sustainable Technologies (CREST).

It’s Happening! HONOR Philippines Launches First-Ever Fan Fest with HONOR X9d 5G

HONOR Philippines is bringing again OPM legends to celebrate HONOR X9d 5G 

Leading global AI smart devices provider HONOR Philippines is nearing the much-anticipated nationwide availability of its latest viral smartphone, HONOR X9d 5G. In a bid to treat its loyal HONOR fans, the brand is set to launch its first-ever HONOR X9d 5G Fan Fest at SM Megamall Fashion Hall on January 24, 2026. 

Miss Philippines Earth 2025 Joy Barcoma to Test the Toughness of HONOR X9d 5G on Shopee on Wheels!

HONOR is giving away one HONOR X9d 5G every day! 

Leading global AI smart devices provider HONOR Philippines has partnered with Shopee Philippines for Shopee Live on Wheels at Market! Market!, happening from January 20 to 24, 2026. This exciting consumer-facing initiative aims to campaign for HONOR’s newest smartphone, HONOR X9d 5G, which is still available for pre-order with a chance to win a Tesla Cybertruck. 

“We are nearing the official nationwide availability of our toughest phone to date, HONOR X9d 5G, and we couldn’t be more excited. This partnership with Shopee is very important to us, as it allows our HONOR fans to experience the HONOR X9d 5G before its official launch,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng. 

Don’t miss these titles, opening in cinemas in February 2026!

Nobody

Photo credit: Encore Films

February 4 - Nobody (Encore Films)

Voice cast: Ziping Chen, Yang Lu, Wenliang Dong

Directed by: Shui Yu

After getting banished from the King’s Cave, a mischievous pig yao (an animal with supernatural powers considered by some as demons), together with three other yaos, goes on a journey to the west. 

P4.5M Worth of HONOR X9d 5G? One Buyer Pre-orders 250 Units

HONOR X9d 5G has once again proven its viral appeal as a leading global AI smart devices provider. HONOR Philippines recently announced that it has set a new company sales record. Notably, a single buyer at SM North EDSA placed an order for 250 units of #TheToughestPhone. 

“We were truly shocked when we found out about it. For privacy reasons, we did not ask about the buyer’s purpose for placing a bulk order, but we are very happy to receive such overwhelming support—not only from that buyer, but from each and every customer who pre-ordered the HONOR X9d 5G,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng. 

Get fully immersed with the unique Screenlife style of “Mercy,” a futuristic action thriller starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson

Coming in PH cinemas on Jan 28

The intensity  is cranked up to the max as director Timur Bekmambetov’s signature Screenlife style evolves in his dystopian action thriller Mercy. Known for his work in Unfriended and Searching, his fusion of traditional cinematography and onscreen filming pulls the audience into the story. Bekmambetov’s goal has always been to let moviegoers have the most immersive experience possible. “The Screenlife genre requires believable performances and very grounded storytelling,” says Bekmambetov. “When I began Mercy, I thought, ‘In real life I live in two realities at once — the physical world, and a world of windows, buttons, clicks, messages. I work, I fight with people, forgive people, all not in the physical world. So why are we not telling stories about that?’”

REDMI Note 15 Pro Series Delivers the No. 1 Protection in the Philippines

Titan Durability meets No. 1 Protection, giving customers ₱19,008 in comprehensive after‑sales assurance

Xiaomi Philippines recently launched the REDMI Note 15 Pro Series, and with that launch comes an exclusive ₱19,008 worth of all-around protection package for the REDMI Note 15 Pro+ 5G and the REDMI Note 15 Pro 5G. Available from January 16 to February 28, 2026, this comprehensive warranty program ensures that every customer enjoys long-term assurance and confidence in their device.

The protection package covers the most critical aspects of device use. A four-year battery warranty provides a free one-time service within 48 months, guaranteeing long-term reliability and sustained performance. In addition, customers benefit from a two-year one-time liquid damage and exterior protection warranty, which covers either motherboard and screen repair or replacement due to accidental spills, as well as front and back cover repair or replacement in the event of external damage. By consolidating these benefits into a single one-time claim, Xiaomi ensures that users are protected against the most common and costly accidents. Finally, a two-year standard warranty offers free repair or replacement for essential device issues, rounding out the total ₱19,008 value of coverage.

Are you ready for.....THE BRIDE!? Watch the new trailer for Maggie Gyllenhaal’s “THE BRIDE!” starring Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale

“The Bride!” opens only in cinemas March 4, 2026

The dead have got something to say. “The Bride!,” written, directed and produced by Maggie Gyllenhaal (Academy Award-nominated writer/director of “The Lost Daughter”) and starring Golden Globe winner Jessie Buckley as The Bride, and Academy Award winner Christian Bale as Frankenstein, is a bold, iconoclastic take on one of the world’s most compelling stories. Also starring Peter Sarsgaard, Annette Bening, Jake Gyllenhaal and Penélope Cruz. The film opens in cinemas March 4, 2026. 

Watch the main trailer: https://youtu.be/JI_BiGdqrDE

A lonely Frankenstein (Bale) travels to 1930s Chicago to ask groundbreaking scientist Dr. Euphronious (five-time Oscar nominee Bening) to create a companion for him. The two revive a murdered young woman and The Bride (Buckley) is born. What ensues is beyond what either of them imagined: Murder! Possession! A wild and radical cultural movement! And outlaw lovers in a wild and combustible romance!