These Scents Might Take Over 2025—Here’s How to Wear Them

In 2024, our noses had a field day. The rise of Fragrance TikTok made people dive into niche scents and rediscover old gems. More fashion brands and celebrities have launched extensions of themselves, a.k.a. perfume lines. Gen Zs are “smellmaxxing,” or layering fragrances all in effort to improve one’s personal scent. 

Suffice to say, there’s value in scent—after  all, it starts with how people present themselves everyday. From attempting small talk in new places to keeping yourself feeling great despite a bad day, you can’t underestimate how a good-quality whiff can make a difference. Smelling good can have effects in the long run, too, like amping up a sacred currency called self-confidence.

“Wolf Man” pays homage to classic monsters and body horror with its practical and visual effects

Bringing the Wolf Man to life is a monumental feat, and wanting to honor the original 1941 classic of the same name, director Leigh Whannell channels inspiration from horror history. . “If you think about that look that was created for Boris Karloff’s Frankenstein in 1931 or Lon Chaney’s Wolf Man in 1941, those were things that audiences had never seen,” Whannell says. “Those images have lasted because they’re so striking. Anybody dealing with monsters today lives in the shadow of these artists. Every makeup artist whose name is etched into the Hall of Fame—from Rick Baker and Rob Bottin to Stan Winston and Jack Pierce, all these artists have created something brilliant that sticks in your mind.”

Watch the Wolf Man trailer here: https://youtu.be/ndqqU-Y25rY

TBA Studios officially begins production on historical film ‘Quezon’

TBA Studios has announced that its highly-anticipated biographical historical movie “Quezon” is set for production this year with a target theatrical release later this year.

“Quezon” marks the continuation of TBA Studios’ cinematic “Bayaniverse”—a series of films based on Philippine history that includes box office hits “Heneral Luna” and “Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral.” It is also the company’s first major film production since 2020, after bringing award-winning international films such as the Academy Award-winning “Everything, Everywhere All At Once” and “Past Lives”, and the Dolly de Leon-starrer “Triangle of Sadness” to Philippine theaters as a distributor.

You Can Still Win a ROLEX Watch! Pre-order HONOR X9c 5G NOW for only Php 16,999

It’s not too late! A ROLEX watch is still up for grabs until January 24! 

HONOR Philippines PR Manager Pao Oga, Digital Marketing Manager and Content Head Eason De Guzman, Vice President Stephen Cheng, Country Manager Sean Yuan, GTM Director Steven Yan, Brand Marketing Manager Joepy Libo-on, and National Training Head Jaynard Lamarca with Gentry Timepieces Owner and Co-founder Hayb Anzures 

Kick Off Manila Music Fest 2025

Hey there music lovers! Mark your calendars because the highly anticipated KICK OFF MANILA MUSIC FEST 2025 is going down live at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium, P. Ocampo St. Metro Manila, Philippines, on March 1, 2025 at 3pm to be organized by MJPRO’s and its Philippine contingent JMR Engineering and Construction,in partnership with JDP Creatives and Media, Big Time Racket Production, All Binangonan Artist Association Entertainment together with Illuminare Production.

KICK OFF MANILA MUSIC FEST 2025, occurs globally and annually and serves as a platform to showcase the immense talent of both mainstream and independent artists while giving back to the community through advocacy and charity initiatives headed by Madz Johnson, a Filipina-American musical luminary and an awardee of the 2024 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award given by the former United States President Joe Biden.

“Paddington in Peru” promises laughter, warmth, and a joyous celebration of family as a new chapter unfolds

As the beloved brown bear Paddington sets off on a brand new adventure, the team behind Paddington in Peru weighs in on bringing the latest tale to the big screen. Hugh Bonneville, who reprises his role as Mr. Brown, was excited just upon reading the script. “I was delighted that on page one I was chuckling, which is always a good sign,” he says.

Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/0l52k4m7GNs?si=HbMS0AixH7qiUL3A

Director Dougal Wilson, who takes the helm from Paul King, director of the first two films, understands the responsibility of handling an enduring story and is excited to share Paddington in Peru with the audience. “These films and the character of Paddington himself have become very cherished, beloved and have essentially created a lot of anticipation for a bit more Paddington,” he says. “That's why I'm really excited for audiences to see the next part of the story that we’ve decided to tell. It’s obviously a huge responsibility and quite nerve-wracking, but I really hope this new chapter will be full of surprises and an appropriate expansion of Paddington’s world.

Inspire Greatness at CES 2025: TCL Showcases Its Latest Display Innovations and Breakthroughs Across Smart Devices

TCL Electronics, a leading consumer electronics brand and the world’s top two TV brand, today showcases a diverse range of display technologies at CES 2025. This includes QD-Mini LED TVs, professional monitors, in-car displays, mobile phones, tablets, smart watches, smart projectors, and RayNeo AR Glasses. Additionally, TCL unveils its latest AI advancements in new product categories and a comprehensive smart home ecosystem, underscoring its commitment to providing smarter and healthier lifestyles and inspiring greatness globally. 

Alter Ego and Myth Avenue Gaming Conquer APAC Predator League 2025, Claiming the Predator Shield

India Takes the Torch as the Next APAC Predator League Host

The stage was set, the competition fierce, and the battles legendary. After taking on the top teams from 14 regions, Team Alter Ego (VALORANT) and Myth Avenue Gaming (Dota 2) emerged as the champions of the Asia Pacific Predator League 2025. Both teams claimed the coveted Predator Shield in the sixth edition of the event, and each walked away with a substantial USD 65,000 in prize money.

Japanese Film Festival 2025 Is Here With Iconic Films

The Japanese Film Festival (JFF) is returning once again to Philippine theaters this February 2025. Rolling into cinemas in Manila, Baguio, Iloilo, Cebu, and Davao, JFF is back with a fresh lineup of amazing Japanese movies.

Presented by the Japan Foundation, Manila, JFF was launched in 1997 and has grown to become one of the most anticipated film festivals in the country, attracting over 40,000 cinema goers during last year’s run. JFF 2025 has an exciting lineup of films that will have something for everyone; from heart-thumping anime adventures to kilig-filled romantic comedies, and even blockbuster monster epics!

“In Zen Buddhism there is a word satori which means a sudden awakening or enlightenment,” says festival director Yojiro Tanaka. “Satori is the perfect word to describe this year’s lineup of films, whether it’s the profound awakening of the characters in the movie or the feeling that the audience will get after watching. We hope that the audience will enjoy what we have prepared, and at the same time spark something new in them.”

Experiencing China with Sun Life Macaulay Club

China indeed was best experience that happened this year thanks to Sun Life, and we got on this trip with amazing Sun Life Financial Advisors who each have their own story to tell of their journey and being part of the Macaulay Club.

This journey started with the launch of the Sun Life Play For Life board game which I find very fun and exciting and wished that many could play this as it can also help in expanding financial literacy and making sound investments for the future.

They had a grand media launch with their brand ambassadors like Piolo, Sarah and Matteo and had an exciting game in which the grand prize is the trip to China (Beijing & Shanghai), and in a surprising turn of events, we won the grand prize.