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Global P-Pop powerhouse SB19 continues its global ascent with “TOYFRIEND,” a cross-border collaboration with top-selling Japanese group, BE:FIRST. The clubby R&B track serves as the latest single from their sophomore studio album, Wakas At Simula—released under Sony Music Entertainment.
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| SB19’s Stell also makes an appearance in Puregold’s Sari-Sari Stories series. |
In its final installment of the Sari-Sari Stories, Puregold releases “Pangalan,” a moving tribute to the sari-sari stores that continue to power daily life, grassroots enterprise, and community connection across the Philippines.
Following “Ways,” “The Sign,” and “The Witness,” Puregold broadens the conversation from nostalgia to economic relevance, highlighting how sari-sari stores continue to serve as accessible retail touchpoints, community anchors, and entry-level enterprises that support household livelihoods in the country.
P-Pop trailblazers SB19 has officially dropped Wakas at Simula—a 24-track release that serves as a closure of their formative era in music and the beginning of a new imperial phase. Their second full-length album chronicles their path to self-discovery, identity building, and the cultivation of public trust, all fortified through years of experience and learning.
“At the same time, this marks a new beginning,” SB19 adds. “We hope to express ourselves more openly, explore deeper and more relatable themes, and move forward with clarity, care, and creative freedom, ready to face new challenges together.
ONE PIECE: Into the Grand Line continues the Straw Hats' journey to find the coveted treasure and encounter the dangerous, formidable secret society of assassins: Baroque Works. The series stars Iñaki Godoy, Mackenyu, Taz Skylar, Emily Rudd, and Jacob Romero.
SB19 marks a watershed moment in P-Pop with the release of “VISA,” their first official single of 2026 and the bold follow-up to the Simula At Wakas era. Delivering a more confident and uncompromising approach in artistic direction, SB19’s “VISA” tackles socially relevant themes that stand as both a prologue and a promise: an assertion that the new musical era will not only entertain, but also dare to challenge, provoke, and shake up comfort for conviction.
The Aurora Music Festival proudly announces its highly anticipated 5th Anniversary edition, returning to Clark Global City on May 2-3, 2026, with its biggest and boldest lineup yet!
For the first time ever, the two-day festival will feature DOUBLE HEADLINERS across both days: OPM powerhouses SB19 and IV OF SPADES will lead the charge, delivering electrifying performances that promise to make this milestone celebration unforgettable.
Now in its fifth consecutive year, Aurora remains the ultimate home for the best in OPM, showcasing top-tier local acts in an immersive weekend extravaganza of music, community, and magic. Following the massive success of its landmark touring editions in 2025—spanning Clark, Cebu, and Davao—the festival continues to solidify its status as the only local touring OPM music festival in the Philippines.
In the fast‑paced world of P‑pop, resilience is more than a buzzword. Few groups embody this truth as vividly as SB19, whose rise from grassroots beginnings to global acclaim has been marked by grit, endurance, and an unbreakable spirit. Their story is one of thriving under pressure, lasting beyond trends, and inspiring millions to chase their dreams. It is this very toughness that finds its perfect match in the REDMI Note 15 Series, Xiaomi’s latest smartphone built to withstand life’s challenges while empowering users to live boldly.
Recorded across the two-day concert in Philippine arena, the 19-track live album captures a defining moment in P-Pop history
P-Pop phenomenon SB19 has released Simula At Wakas: Kickoff Concert Album, a live recording of tracks from their two-day concert at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan on May 31 and June 1, 2025. The album redefines a new era of boldness and ambition in SB19’s music, further elevated by the group’s undeniable world-class performance.
Mixed and mastered by Radkidz, with live arrangements by Jem Florendo, the 19-track album features live performances of songs from Simula At Wakas (2025), Pagtatag! (2023), and Pagsibol (2021), alongside the concert version of the fan-favorite single “Moonlight.”
With the tagline “It’s Titan Tough”, the REDMI Note 15 Series inspires users to push boundaries, capture life without compromise, and trust in durability that matches their lifestyle.
They say home is where the heart is, but it's also your safe place you'd want to return to after being away. In this ever-changing world, where technological advancements are rapid and people are always glued to their screens, they still long for home.
This season, Acer is that tahanan, the Tagalog word for home, rooted in "tahan," meaning "be comforted" or "be at peace." Digitally, Acer Aking Tahanan is a space of warmth, creativity, and togetherness. Through technology that adapts, empowers, and feels personal, Acer helps make every moment a homecoming.
They say home is where the heart is, but it's also your safe place you'd want to return to after being away. In this ever-changing world, where technological advancements are rapid and people are always glued to their screens, they still long for home.
This season, Acer is that tahanan, the Tagalog word for home, rooted in "tahan," meaning "be comforted" or "be at peace." Digitally, Acer Aking Tahanan is a space of warmth, creativity, and togetherness. Through technology that adapts, empowers, and feels personal, Acer helps make every moment a homecoming.
Available globally starting today, these exclusive one-take recordings mark another trailblazing achievement for the P-Pop supergroup
Sony Music Entertainment announces the official worldwide release of THE FIRST TAKE versions of “DAM” and “Time,” two of SB19’s most celebrated hits. Starting today, music fans across the globe can stream the new versions on all digital music platforms.
Both “DAM” and “Time” were originally showcased in exclusive one-take performances on THE FIRST TAKE, which premiered on November 3 and November 24, 2025, simultaneously. The releases mark SB19’s notable return to the influential Japanese YouTube channel, where they hold the distinction as the first and only Filipino and Southeast Asian act to perform and the first ever to do so twice.
The highly anticipated concert was attended by over 50,000 live and online viewers, making it one of the hottest tech and youth events of the year.
Acer Day 2025 at the Mall of Asia Arena was an epic night of technology, music, and star power with some of the country’s biggest artists sharing one stage! More importantly, the evening was a celebration of its theme, “Break A Limit,” highlighting the drive to overcome obstacles, reach new milestones, and push boundaries. As a tech company, Acer’s mission is to provide the necessary tools that empower individuals to break their limits.
SB19 and Sony Music Entertainment Asia are giving fans worldwide the chance of a lifetime to join the “Paglayag” global giveaway campaign for the Simula at Wakas World Tour in Singapore.
The concert, happening on August 24, 2025, at Arena @ EXPO, is part of the P-Pop powerhouse’s biggest international tour to date. One lucky A’TIN and a friend will get to experience full VIP treatment at no cost!
Join one of the biggest youth and tech events of the year on August 9, 2025, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
Returning for its ninth consecutive year, Acer Day is back with the theme “Break A Limit,” which highlights the drive to overcome obstacles, achieve new milestones, and push boundaries. Acer’s mission is to provide the technology that enables and empowers individuals to explore limitless possibilities and strive for excellence in various aspects of life, including productivity, creativity, gaming, learning, and personal well-being.
“This year’s Acer Day celebration brings to the fore Acer’s mission of breaking down barriers between people and technology,” said Sue Ong-Lim, Managing Director at Acer Philippines. “We believe that to ‘Break A Limit,’ you need to surpass your personal best.”
From the success of last year's Nasa Atin ang Panalo concert in Araneta Coliseum, Puregold once again continues to elevate OPM / P-POP with staging a bigger concert at the Philippine Arena with Puregold’s OPM Con 2025.. It had a very solid line up of the biggest and hottest artists like BINI, Flow G, G22, KAIA, SB19, Skusta Clee, and SunKissed Lola.
The move to a bigger venue was from the demand by fans to experience this one-of-a-kind collaboration of hit makers which some have also sold-out concerts and busy schedules for their tours and promotions. It is also the venue to have them all in one of the biggest stages in the world singing and dancing together.
Acer Philippines recently invited SB19 to visit Acer’s Taipei headquarters as “one-day employees” to experience the brand’s innovations firsthand during their “Simula at Wakas” world tour stop in Taipei.
TAIPEI — Before SB19’s “Simula at Wakas” world tour stop in Taipei, SB19 was invited to Acer’s Taipei headquarters as “one-day employees.” Besides being honored guests, the “Kings of P-pop” also met Acer Chairman and CEO Jason Chen, along with Pan-Asia Pacific President Andrew Hou, who gave each member—Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin—a Predator Helios 18 gaming laptop as a token of appreciation for their five-year collaboration.
During their visit, SB19 visited Acer’s product experience center, where they tried out the latest gaming laptops and to the FreeSense Ring smart wearable developed by Acer Fashion. The group also participated in a design workshop, where they brainstormed ideas for laptop aesthetics and compact home appliances.
SB19 is back with Simula at Wakas — a bold new chapter in their music journey. To take the comeback even further, the P-Pop kings have teamed up with Spotify to launch BALASA — a brand-new in-app experience built just for this era.
Live on Spotify, BALASA invites A’TIN to go beyond streaming and experience Simula at Wakas in a whole new way — through a fandom-powered quest.
The journey starts on the This Is SB19 playlist, where five tracks each hold a hidden BALASA card — one for every member of the group. To complete the quest, fans can stream and share the right songs, with clues hidden in Canvas: the looping visuals that play on each track. The more A’TIN engage and share, the more surprises may unfold along the way!
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The 7-track EP reflects SB19’s complex humanity and evolving artistry, while dealing with the constant pressures of fame, identity, and public opinion
Celebrating a journey marked by shared experience, invaluable wisdom, and artistic growth, SB19 returns with the release of their third EP, Simula at Wakas—out on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment. Their highly anticipated body of work captures the band’s evolution as artists and individuals, honoring the past while stepping boldly into the future.
“It’s our way of saying thank you and showing how much we’ve evolved,” P-Pop kings share in an official statement. “Simula at Wakas encapsulates everything we’ve been through: the struggles, the growth, the milestones. We hope it speaks not only to those who’ve been with us from the start but also welcomes new listeners into our world.”
From revolutionary street movements to intimate family moments, the P-Pop powerhouse delivers a double feature packed with heart and meaning
Music fans are in for a compelling audio-visual experience as SB19 drops the official music video for their two singles “DUNGKA!” and “Time,” released under Sony Music Entertainment and 1Z Entertainment.
Both tracks are part of their third EP, Simula at Wakas, which marks the final chapter in a trilogy that began with 2021’s pagsibol and continued with 2023’s PAGTATAG!.
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