Clara Benin explores dreamier soundscapes on new album, befriending my tears

The Filipino singer-songwriter teams up with acclaimed producers Sam Marquez, Tim Marquez, Gabba Santiago, and The Ringmaster on this album about self-acceptance and healing

Listen to the latest single “imposter syndrome”

Clara Benin finds the courage to embrace self-acceptance in the face of adversity on her sophomore studio album, befriending my tears—out today via OFFMUTE. The introspective record serves as the follow-up release to 2020’s Fragments, a 5-track EP that maps out different seasons of her life during the pre-pandemic days.

MR.DIY Brigada Eskwela: Empowering Education with Acts of Kindness

In the spirit of fostering a brighter future and spreading Acts of Kindness (AOK), MR.DIY recently concluded its impactful 2-leg back-to-school outreach program, "Brigada Eskwela." The campaign, held on July 21 and July 22, 2023, exemplified MR.DIY's commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of young learners and their communities.

Transforming Concepcion Elementary School, Malabon City

MR.DIY Celebrates Grand Opening of 400th Store in Baler, Aurora, Alongside Multiple Store Milestones Nationwide

MR.DIY, the leading home improvement and lifestyle retailer, is gearing up for a monumental celebration as it opens its 400th store in the picturesque town of Baler, Aurora. This grand event will take place from August 18 to August 20, 2023, and promises an array of exciting activities, promotions, and giveaways for shoppers to enjoy. Simultaneously, MR.DIY will be commemorating the grand opening of several additional stores, reaffirming its commitment to serving communities across the Philippines.

“Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story” to hold sneak previews August 21 & 22

Orlando Bloom and David Harbour in
Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story

An underdog sports story based on the life of a real gamer-turned-racecar driver, Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story will have sneak preview screenings at regular run admission prices in cinemas nationwide on Monday August 21, and Tuesday August 22. Be among the first to catch the film – watch it a week before it begins its regular run on August 30. 

The film, which tells the story of Jann Mardenborough, a Gran Turismo player whose gaming skills won a series of Nissan competitions to become an actual professional racecar driver, stars David Harbour, Orlando Bloom and Archie Madekwe as Mardenborough. 

Why Everybody Loves Cosmetics in Korea

Famous in Korea, aside from the barbecue’s, korea novels and K Pop, above all is cosmetics. 

Korean products are significantly cheaper than their western counterparts because manufacturing costs are lower in Korea. There are many skilled Filipinos also working in this tiger country and enjoying their stay. There is also stiff competition between companies to offer the “best for less”. 

Beauty-obsessed Koreans are always on the lookout for the next “Big Thing” in skincare. Same as Filipinos who have an extra income to provide good skincare for them, some will use the Korean products as it’s known for quality and effectiveness. 

Disney+’s “Moving” takes you to the world of Kangfull’s 200M-view hit Webtoon

Experience a new world with extraordinary human beings in “Moving,” Disney+’s newest action-packed K-drama thriller, based on the hit 200-million view Webtoon by renowned artist Kangfull, now available exclusively on Disney+.

“We can either be monsters or heroes”

The series tells the story of superpowered beings trying to live their lives as normal people. The story focuses on students Kim Bongseok (Lee Jungha), who has the ability of flight; Jang Huisoo (Go Younjung), who can heal quickly; and Lee Ganghoon (Kim Dohoon), who has super strength. With high school life occupying much of their time, they try their best to study hard in order to give their parents a better life.

As they try to learn to control their powers and live quietly, secret government agencies plan to hunt them down. This puts them in a difficult spot where they must protect themselves and the people they care about. 

Make Meaningful Connections Within The Gaming Industry! Join PGDX!

This coming August 18 to 20, 2023 at SMX Convention Center, Manila, Philippine GameDev Expo (PGDX) will open its doors to the community. Being the first Expo of its kind in the Philippines, the organizers, CBZN and GDAP have announced to bring it all in one roof. From gamers, game developers, to people with similar interests, these communities can expect amazing and spectacular activities and wide business opportunities at PGDX. 

Robert Yupangco Leads Philippines Korea Economic Council Trade Mission

The richest chamber in the country under Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industries (PCCI) headed by Chairman Robert Laurel Yupangco is PhilKorec or Philippines Korea Economic Council with currently more than 200 members goes to Korea and brought more than 40 of its members headed by the officers of the council from August 15-20, 2023. 

The second activity for this administration, the trade mission goal is to have partnership between the entrepreneurs in Philippines and Korea with first stop at the Philippine Embassy in Seoul with Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC). Her Excellency, Ambassador Maria Theresa B. Dizon-De Vega together with her team in Korea made sure that the Philippine delegation will feel at home and invited different businesses in Korea to meet with their counterparts from the Philippines. 

TARO AOX Inc. reinforces entry to the market with the appointment of seasoned Digital and PR experts as agency directors

It is an epic year for the global award-winning group of companies COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises as it introduces the two new directors who will spearhead TARO AOX Inc. – the group’s specialist agency for Digital, Social, Content and Integrated Communications.

TARO AOX Inc. has appointed Emmanuel Tomagos Jr. as the Agency’s Deputy Account Operations Director and Business Unit Administrator for Digital, Social and Content. Emman has worked with various brands in the past including Yamaha Motor, BiC, Skechers, and Megaworld Lifestyle Malls to name a few. Apart from this, he is a dedicated educator and speaker for anything related to digital marketing. He also has key involvement in the development of the Ad Standards Council Digital Guidelines for Non-Regulated and Regulated Categories in Coordination with the Internet & Mobile Marketing Association of the Philippines (IMMAP).

Experience world-class motorsports thrill at the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Festival

Registration now open for Quirino Grandstand event happening on August 23 and 24

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is all geared up to bring heart-pumping action to everyone at the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) Festival 2023, happening on August 23 and 24, 2023, at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila.

The TGR Festival, a free admission event, is dubbed as Toyota’s biggest gathering of motorsports fans and enthusiasts celebrating the shared love and passion for cars and racing. To be part of the festivities, simply register at https://toyotagrfestivalph.com/.

Racers, enthusiasts, car owners, and those who love seeing performance cars pushed to the limits are all invited to witness world-class driving exhibitions led by Morizo (the racing pseudonym of Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman Akio Toyoda) on August 23, together with international racers Katsuta Norihiko and Sasaki Masahiro, both excellent drivers of the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Team. The team will bring world class rally exhibitions on Philippine grounds, with the legendary TGR race cars, the Toyota WRC Yaris and Red Bull GR Corolla.