Get Shopee-exclusive deal for HONOR X5c Plus this HONOR Brand Day on March 18!

Leading global AI smart devices provider HONOR Philippines officially launched the HONOR X5c Plus on February 26, and on March 18, HONOR's newest smartphone will take center stage during the HONOR Brand Day Sale on Shopee. 

During the one-day sale, customers can get the HONOR X5c Plus for only Php 5,699, or as low as Php 32 per day via SPayLater, exclusively through the HONOR Brand Day Sale on Shopee this March 18. Interested buyers may visit: https://bit.ly/HONORxShopeeBrandDay2026. 

“We’re excited to partner with Shopee once again to give our HONOR fans even more reasons to enjoy innovative technology. Initiatives like this allow us to bring exclusive offers directly to consumers, making it easier for them to experience our latest innovations from the comfort of their homes,” said Stephen Cheng, Vice President of HONOR Philippines. 

Vienna Boys’ Choir Live In Manila

Ovation Productions, in cooperation with the Cultural Center of the Philippines, presents the Vienna Boys' Choir live in Manila on April 26 and 27 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Newport World Resorts. This special performance was arranged through the Austrian Embassy in Manila.

The Vienna Boys’ Choir is a group of boy sopranos and altos based in Vienna, Austria. It is one of the best-known boys’ choirs in the world. For a century, they have been touring the world and  touching audiences with their music. What began in 1926 with a first tour to Germany and Switzerland has grown into a tradition that connects generations. In 2026, the Vienna Boys’ Choir is celebrating their 100 years of touring.

My Style, My AI Phone: HONOR X8d Official on March 19!

Mark Your Calendars: HONOR X8d Launching on March 19 

Leading global AI smart devices provider HONOR Philippines has announced the launch of its third smartphone of 2026, the HONOR X8d. Designed for stylish students, the HONOR X8d is set to officially arrive in the Philippines on March 19, 2026. 

“Today’s students are creative, expressive, and always on the move. We offer HONOR X8d to match that energy—sleek, capable, and budget-friendly. It proves that you don’t have to spend more to stand out and stay connected,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng. 

Randy Ortiz Man #Unofficial 40 Menswear Show Set On March 19

The show aptly titled " Randy O. Man " menswear collection is a bridge of the spring- summer and fall-winter for 2026 featuring club, lounge, leisure, and formal fits of various sillhouettes using fresh and vibrant hues, cool and soft colors, warm and earthy tones, bold and darker palettes to capture each season. 

The 'strictly by invitation' event is the 1st major men's show of Randy Ortiz which aims to reintroduce Men's Wear in the retail landscape and to cater to the ever growing vanity of the modern Filipino Man. 

Randy O. Man will be staged and directed by Mr. Jackie Aquino of JCA Productions in collaboration with Ms. Angel Ortiz of AF Eventbiz in partnership with The Peninsula Manila. 

The collaborators are Eric Maningat for grooming; guest DJ Bombi Balquiedra; furniture by Moodie; Lights and Sounds by Forsc Ink; staging by Ralph&Co; Avignon; Ralph's Wines;Lito Sy Photography; Jason Magbanua Film; video highlights by Amady; Emirates; Belo medical Group; SMB Premium Beers; Pilgrims Coffee; Memovid 360 Studio; MIB photo Studio; FIC Ice Cream; Linkage Inc; Ilumi Cosmetiques. 

NYMA Talent Management Welcomes Producer-Artist Ziv to Its Growing Global Roster

NYMA Talent Management proudly announces the addition of award-winning producer-songwriter Ziv to its expanding roster of global talents.

A Korean artist born and raised in the Philippines, Ziv is a producer, songwriter, and recording artist whose sound bridges Asian pop sensibilities with contemporary global production. With nearly a decade of experience in music production and songwriting, he brings a genre-fluid approach shaped by cross-cultural influences and a deep understanding of today’s evolving music landscape.

Ziv served as a producer on the award-winning album The Traveller Across Dimensions by Ben&Ben, which earned Album of the Year at the 38th Awit Awards, one of the Philippine music industry’s highest honors.

In April 2025, he produced Saranggola, a standalone single by Ben&Ben that went on to win Wish Folk Song of the Year and became one of the band’s most resonant recent releases.

The stars are out as Ryan Gosling and Sandra Hüller attend the World Premiere of “Project Hail Mary”

In PH cinemas March 18

(L-R) James Ortiz, Ryan Gosling, Sandra Hüller, Christopher Miller, and Phil Lord attend the World Premiere of Project Hail Mary at the Cineworld Leicester Square on March 09, 2026 in London, England.

Ryan Gosling, Sandra Hüller, and the rest of the cast and filmmakers attend the World Premiere of Project Hail Mary at the Cineworld Leicester Square on March 09, in London, England. Frequent collaborators Phil Lord and Christopher Miller are also in attendance as directors and producers of the film.

Uratex Brings the “8-Hour Movement” to AbensonHOME Waltermart Makati for World Sleep Day

Many people spend hours researching the next phone, television, or kitchen appliance for their home. Yet when it comes to the bed—the place where we spend nearly a third of our lives—the decision is often made quickly and replaced only when absolutely necessary. 

Sleep experts say the bed deserves the same thoughtful consideration as any other home essential. A well-designed mattress supports the body throughout the night, helping people fall asleep more comfortably and wake up feeling refreshed. 

Free power? Here’s how solar power can help light up your home

As the Philippine summer peaks, the sweltering heat is more than just a physical discomfort; it’s a challenge for our wallets and our daily routines. We often find ourselves facing a dilemma: as the temperature rises, our need for electricity to stay cool increases along with it, which leads to sky-high electric bills and the constant threat of summer brownouts.

But in a tropical nation like ours, Filipinos are starting to see the sun as more than just a source of heat. It is actually a massive source of free and sustainable power. Harnessing solar energy is no longer just a "green trend" because given our current power challenges, it has become a practical necessity for maintaining a life uninterrupted.

P-Pop girl group VVINK explores the poetry of unspoken love in new single “Kailan Ka Aamin”

Rising P-Pop group VVINK has dropped “Kailan Ka Aamin,” which serves as the first pre-release single from their upcoming full-length debut album under FlipMusic. Written by acclaimed Filipino songwriter Nica del Rosario and produced by Julius James “Bojam” De Belen, the catchy pop ballad introduces a more intimate direction for VVINK in terms of musicality and songwriting.

A tender, coming-of-age confession, “Kailan Ka Aamin” was inspired by the Thai Girls Love (GL) pair “MilkLove,” and the playful dynamic fans have associated with them. It’s a story many listeners will instantly recognize: two people who clearly feel the same way, yet neither has gathered the courage to say it out loud.

Palawan Group Strengthens Nationwide Payments Network Through BDO Partnership

Executives from Palawan Group and BDO formalize their strategic partnership, launching a collaboration to deliver faster, more convenient financial services to Filipinos nationwide.

The Palawan Group of Companies, the country’s most trusted pawnshop and remittance provider, has formalized a strategic partnership with BDO Unibank, Inc., one of the Philippines’ largest banks, to expand access to faster, more convenient, and more efficient financial services nationwide. The collaboration leverages Palawan Group’s extensive physical network alongside its digital wallet, PalawanPay, positioning the group as a key nationwide channel for BDO’s payment and collection services.

An all-female filmmaking team tackle transforming Colleen Hoover’s extraordinary novel, “Reminders of Him,” into a feature film

Now showing in PH cinemas

A powerful story of motherhood, guilt, and the power of love await in Reminders of Him, the film adaptation of #1 New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover’s novel of the same name. The film stars Maika Monroe, Tyriq Withers, Lauren Graham, and Rudy Pankow.

The impossible is possible in “Project Hail Mary,” the film adaptation of Andy Weir’s hit sci-fi novel

In PH cinemas March 18

Ryan Gosling and Sandra Hüller as Ryland Grace and Eva Stratt in Project Hail Mary

A journey light years away from our own galaxy awaits in Project Hail Mary, the film adaptation of Andy Weir’s (The Martian) hit sci-fi novel of the same name. Long time collaborators Phil Lord and Christopher Miller are at the captain’s seat as producers and directors of the film. The duo received the manuscript for Weir, and consumed it in record time. “We read it in 24 hours,” Miller says. “I stayed up all night. I think I went to bed at 5am because I had to find out what happened.”

It’s time to feel ALIVE! “THE BRIDE!,” directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal, and starring Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale, is NOW SHOWING

Christian Bale and Jessie Buckley in “The Bride”

“This is a roller coaster ride of a movie,” says Christian Bale in a featurette for “The Bride.” “It’s monstrous, it’s human, it’s intimate but it’s epic, all at the same time.” In the film, directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal, the Academy Award winner plays Frankenstein, a lonely monster who travels to 1930s Chicago to ask groundbreaking scientist Dr. Euphronious (five-time Oscar nominee Annette Bening) to create a companion for him. The two revive a murdered young woman and The Bride is born. 

HONOR and ARRI announce strategic technical partnership to bring ARRI Image Science into next-generation consumer devices

HONOR CEO James Li (left) and ARRI MD David Bermbach (right) at the MWC 2026 announcement 

ARRI and HONOR extend cinematic image science and production workflows into consumer devices 

A bridge from the world of high‑end filmmaking to the next generation of creators 

ARRI technology will debut in HONOR’s upcoming ROBOT PHONE 

Leading AI device ecosystem company HONOR has entered into a strategic technical collaboration with ARRI, the world-renowned designer and manufacturer of professional camera technology for cinematic storytelling. This landmark partnership marks a significant step in extending established cinematic standards into the rapidly evolving world of mobile imaging. 

SM Cinema treats furparents and furbabies to a movie date with Disney Pixar’s Hoppers

SM Cinema rolled out the turf for dogs and their owners once again, with Barkbuster Movies, a special pet‑friendly screening of Disney Pixar’s Hoppers at the Event Screen of SM Aura.

For many Filipinos, pets are family—and SM Supermalls embraces this reality. Barkbuster Movies reflects SM’s commitment to creating spaces that fit real lifestyles. Inside the cinema, dogs lounged beside their owners as families enjoyed the heartwarming adventure of Hoppers. One simple idea transformed a regular movie date into a shared bonding moment, reinforcing why SM remains the country’s most loved mall: it’s a place where every member of the family belongs. 

“There Na ‘Yan sa Palawan!”: Palawan Group of Companies Honors OFWs as Everyday Heroes

For millions of Filipino families, Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) are everyday heroes who carry the weight of sacrifice so their loved ones can build better lives back home. Every remittance tells a story of love, resilience, and deep responsibility. In tribute to these modern-day heroes, Palawan Group of Companies launches its “There Na” campaign, shining a spotlight on OFWs and reinforcing the value of fast, reliable, and accessible international remittance services. Through Palawan Express Pera Padala and PalawanPay, families can receive support quickly and securely via more than 45 international remittance partners and thousands of branches nationwide or via the app anytime, anywhere, ensuring that distance never becomes a barrier to care.

Things You Should Never Do Before Watching “Mudborn” In Cinemas March 18

Prepare for terror.

“Mudborn,” Taiwan’s No. 1 supernatural horror film, comes to Philippine cinemas on March 18. Experience a chilling tale of a mysterious clay doll, whose eerie presence makes a familiar nursery rhyme terrifying, bringing nightmares to life on the big screen.

Some warnings come too late. But here are some “survival rules” you should know if you ever come across a broken clay doll from a haunted house (but why would you go to a haunted house, anyway?): 

Shakira and Beéle release new single ALGO TÚ

GRAMMY® and Latin GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Shakira and rising Colombian star Beéle have released their new track ALGO TÚ. Produced by A.C., Flambo, Shakira, and Beéle, the track is out now via Sony Music Latin/5020 Records.

Shakira and Beéle debuted the track live this past weekend at Mexico City’s Zócalo, marking the largest event held there in history. Performing “ALGO TÚ” for over 400,000 fans, Shakira and Beéle electrified the city square and built incredible hype for the song’s release. Their range of styles blend perfectly on the track, delivering an incredible Latin & Afro-fusion hit with a nod to autochthonous instruments and sounds such as the Colombian gaita (pan flute), evoking the city of Barranquilla where both Shakira and Beéle were born. This is the second collaboration between Shakira and Beéle, who previously worked together on a 2025 version of her global hit, “Hips Don’t Lie,” which featured Ed Sheeran and Beéle for the Spotify Anniversary celebration of her 2005 album Oral Fixation, Vol. 2.

Lampara Books release advocacy-driven educational materials to address literacy crisis in the Philippines

First-quarter 2026 slate highlights structured reading instruction and curriculum-aligned math resources 

The nation’s literacy crisis is increasingly difficult to ignore. A recent study published by Journal of Interdisciplinary Perspectives reveals a troubling trend: many young Filipino learners have advanced to higher primary levels despite struggling with basic reading and math skills. Without significant changes to the curriculum and sustained efforts to improve it, gaps in education system will continue to persist, putting workforce readiness at risk, and potentially, hindering economic growth.

From hashtag to poetry: Gloc-9's Makata Sa Pinas

Rap icon Gloc-9 is re-introducing himself as Aristotle Pollisco, poet.

On March 12, 2026, at the Philippine Book Festival in SM Megamall, Gloc-9, going by his real name Aristotle Pollisco, will be launching seven poetry chapbooks under the omnibus title Makata Sa Pinas — a hashtag he has been using the past decade.

While Gloc-9 previously released the poetry book Akin Lang Naman in 2017 with ABS-CBN Publishing, this new project offers a different approach to presenting his work as poetry. This time, Gloc-9 envisioned a series of slimmer volumes—a concept that became the starting point of the project.

In collaboration with the small press Everything’s Fine, the idea grew into a deeper reexamination of his entire discography. By revisiting the recurring themes and subject matter that consistently surface throughout his music, seven chapbooks were developed, each shaped around these enduring ideas and reflections.