Check out ‘Next Upgrade’ – every Filipino’s ultimate guide to smart home living!

Get to know the hit YouTube channel as hosts Justin Quirino, Bea Chu, and Jaime Bunag provide info, insights, and inspo to a ‘smarter’ you this 2024!

Next Upgrade hosts and smart home tech experts Jaime Bunag, Bea Chu, and Justin Quirino

Every new year almost always marks change — or better yet, an upgrade. When it comes to the Filipinos’ way of living, trends point to more homes adopting smart technology in and out of the house for a more convenient, more fun, and ultimately a better-lived life. In fact, in a study conducted in November last year, Statista projects 1.1 million smart homes in the Philippines in 2024 based on how fast the country is moving forward.

The World's Thinnest Foldable Phone HONOR Magic V2 arrives in PH, unfolding on February 21!

Catch the arrival of the world’s thinnest foldable phone in PH live on Facebook: https://bit.ly/HONORMagicV2Launch_PR

Leading smart devices provider HONOR Philippines has officially confirmed the arrival of the much-awaited HONOR Magic V2 in the Philippines on February 21. As HONOR’s latest premium foldable smartphone, the HONOR Magic V2 boasts a high-quality and highly capable foldable form factor, stunning display, all-day battery life, and flagship performance. This combination delivers a user experience that is truly unparalleled. 

"Engineered to spur mainstream adoption, the HONOR Magic V2 is the thinnest and lightest book-style foldable smartphone to date, redefining industry benchmarks with significant improvements across form factor, battery, display and user experience aspects,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng. 

The best way to bring folks together is to give them a real good enemy.

After two decades as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, Wicked makes its long-awaited journey to the big screen as a spectacular, generation-defining cinematic event this year. 

Watch the first look video here: https://youtu.be/YdE71RET5pA?si=92dKZqz373lPRB0U

Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart. The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. 

Mr. DIY Philippines: Trailblazing The Retail Platform With 500 Stores Strong

The opening of the MR.DIY Panglao Branch represents a significant milestone as the 500th store in the Philippines and the largest among the five stores in Bohol.

MR.DIY PHILIPPINES, the household name synonymous with affordability, variety, and quality, proudly announces a significant milestone in its journey as a retail trailblazer in the Philippines. With the opening of its 500th store, MR.DIY Philippines continues to redefine the true meaning of expansion in the retail format.

HONOR Philippines gathers over 500 jumpers to raise awareness for heart health

HONOR X9b 5G fever hasn’t subsided one bit as over 500 jumpers flock in support for the Philippine Heart Center 

The “HONOR Your Heart: A Jump Rope Workout for the Philippine Heart Center by HONOR Philippines in partnership with Jump Manila” was a huge success after over 500 participants joined the donation and awareness drive on heart health with the total proceeds will go to the beneficiaries of the Philippine Heart Center. 

They’ve awakened something sinister. Watch Lee Do-Hyun and Kim Go-Eun face evil as the first “Exhuma” trailer is unearthed

They’ve awakened something sinister. Watch Lee Do-Hyun and Kim Go-Eun face evil as the first “Exhuma” trailer is unearthed.

A wealthy family uncovers something darker as they try to cast out the paranormal forces in their home. What they thought would be relief as the hired shamans perform an exhumation to appease the haunting force, turns out to be the ‘’start of their nightmare. Watch Choi Min-Shik, Yoo Hae-Jin, Kim Go-Eun, and Lee Do-Hyun face evil as Exhuma arrives in Philippine cinemas on March 20.

Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/BLPprtcADkk

About Exhuma:

After suffering from serial paranormal events, a wealthy family living in LA summons a young rising shaman duo Hwa Rim and Bong Gil to save the newborn of the family. Once they arrive, Hwa Rim senses a dark shadow of their ancestor has latched on the family in a so-called 'Grave Calling'. In order to exhume the grave and relieve the ancestor, Hwa Rim seeks help from top-notch geomancer Sang Deok and mortician Yeong Geun. To their dismay, the four find the grave at a shady location in a remote village in Korea. Unaware of the consequences, the exhumation is carried out, unleashing a malevolent force buried underneath.

Ease into Lightness with UNIQLO’s Spring/Summer 2024 Collection

Feel light in every way this season, from lifestyle, function, texture, and more.

UNIQLO sparks the Spring/Summer 2024 season with the launch of its new LifeWear collection. Inspired by the call to “ease into lightness,” the collection circles back to LifeWear’s central ideas of comfort and versatility and updated for the season with new fits featuring a clean and casual style for work and play.

“UNIQLO LifeWear is clothing designed to make everyone’s life better. They are pieces that compliment everyday lifestyles, and with our season theme of Ease Into Lightness, we showcase different key items that are a perfect fit for Filipinos’ different needs, highlighting our products’ quality materials, colors, textures and styles,” says UNIQLO Philippines Chief Operating Officer Geraldine Sia during the UNIQLO 2024 Spring/Summer LifeWear Collection Preview.

Nick Carter of Backstreet Boys - Set to Perform in Manila and Cebu

Announcement - Beloved pop icon of the Backstreet Boys, NICK CARTER, is bringing his solo “Who I Am” Tour to Asia with concerts scheduled in MANILA on Friday, May 24 at the New Frontier Theater; and in CEBU on Thursday, May 23 at the Waterfront Hotel Ballroom. Presented by Wilbros Live.

The “Who I Am” Tour, which has already completed successful legs in the United States, Canada and South America, marks Carter’s return to the stage as a solo artist after seven years. For the upcoming concert dates in Manila and Cebu, the singer-songwriter is set to perform tracks from his solo catalog – including his latest single releases “Never Break My Heart (Not Again),” “Made For Us,” and “Superman” – as well as Backstreet Boys favorites and other music hits with a personal significance to Carter. 

Tickets to the Manila show will be available at TicketNet.com.ph and TicketNet outlets, and the Cebu show at SMTickets.com and SM Tickets outlets. Fan club pre-sale will be on Friday, February 16 at 11AM and general on-sale on Saturday, February 17 at 11AM.

GCash & Heart Evangelista Pave The Way for a New Era of Financial Progress for Every Filipino

Enigmatic host, Boy Abunda and the stunning Heart Evangelista-Escudero catch up. As Heart shared how GCash has been her partner in her new era of financial progress. 

Coming from a banner year of achievements led by its pursuit of financial inclusion for all, GCash, the Philippines’ #1 finance app and largest cashless ecosystem, now enters its new era – one of financial progress – together with its newest endorser Heart Evangelista-Escudero.

GCash kicked off the partnership as it introduced its commitment of guiding Filipinos on their financial progress journey. Heart's experiences illustrated how GCash empowers her financial journey, as she shared insights and tips on how to sustain it. 

Academy Award nominee Kerry Condon combines her love of cinema and water in the supernatural thriller “Night Swim”

Kerry Condon in Night Swim Photo Credit: Universal Pictures

One of the reasons Kerry Condon wanted to dive into Night Swim was the water.

“I was always interested in doing swimming on-camera and combining those two great interests for me,” Condon, an accomplished swimmer who swam competitively as a child, says. “I am a good swimmer and I wanted to show my physicality. I love water in movies and I think filming in water is beautiful, so I wanted to be a part of that and learn more about it.”