Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal are out to steal hearts in “Materialists”

After finding the perfect Lucy in Dakota Johnson, director Celine Song set her sights on completing her leading trio in Materialists. For Lucy’s broke, soft-hearted ex John,  Song met an immediate match with Chris Evans after meeting with him. “I walked away from that conversation knowing that in his humility, his passion, his dedication to his craft... there was something about the way he was talking to me about his love and his work, his ambitions, the places he felt certain and the places he felt uncertain. It was very moving to me, it's a feeling that doesn’t leave you.”

A New MMORPG Experience with LORDNINE: Infinite Class Now Online in the Philippines

Want to try a new experience with MMORPG? LORDNINE: Infinite Class was recently launched in the Philippines now open to players to try an elevated style of gaming. Developed by NX3GAMES and serviced by Smilegate Megaport, LORDNINE has their a launch event on July 29 at the SM Makati Cyberzone.

Filipino gamers were called to step into a new world as the SM Makati Cyberzone was transformed into an immersive universe, featuring PC and mobile displays for hands-on gameplay, various booth activities, and LORDNINE characters sprawled around the venue, allowing players to truly visualize themselves within the continent of El-Sera.

Palawan Group of Companies further strengthens its financial services as it celebrates its 40th year; launches Cash In and Cash Out ng Bayan in collaboration with GCash

As part of its 40th anniversary celebration, the Palawan Group of Companies marks a major milestone by strengthening its financial services through a new partnership with GCash.

The Palawan Group of Companies continues to make financial services more accessible to every Filipino with the rollout of its service for GCash’s Cash In and Cash Out. This service will be available in more than 3, 500 Palawan Express Pera Padala (PEPP) branches nationwide.

With this partnership, customers can conveniently convert their digital money into physical cash through Palawan Pawnshop for a minimal fee. As a trusted name in serbisyong mura, mabilis, walang kuskos-balungos (service that is affordable, fast, hassle-free), this initiative is another testament to Palawan Group’s commitment to expanding access to essential financial services, especially in underserved and remote areas.

The Thursday Murder Club is on the case.

Launching this August 28, only on Netflix.

Four retirees. Countless cold cases. And now, a real murder.

Based on Richard Osman’s international bestselling novel of the same name, THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB follows four irrepressible retirees - Elizabeth (Helen Mirren), Ron (Pierce Brosnan), Ibrahim (Ben Kingsley) and Joyce (Celia Imrie) - who spend their time solving cold case murders for fun. When an unexplained death occurs on their own doorstep, their casual sleuthing takes a thrilling turn as they find themselves with a real whodunit on their hands. Directed by Chris Columbus, the film is the latest to be produced through the Netflix and Amblin Entertainment partnership.

PP Invasion Wins Big At PGDX 2025 Indie Game Stars Awards

The spotlight shined bright on the indie game development scene at PGDX 2025, as PP Invasion was officially crowned the People’s Choice Award winner under Indie Game Stars (IGS). Garnering the highest number of public votes during the 3-day showcase, the game earned a grand prize of ₱100,000.

Indie Game Stars (IGS) is PGDX’s flagship platform dedicated to up-and-coming Filipino indie game developers—providing a stage to exhibit original games, connect with fans, and gain exposure to publishers, investors, and collaborators. It’s a celebration of raw creativity and innovation that lies at the heart of the local game dev community.

Netflix Announces Early Season 3 Renewal For One Piece, Unveils First Look At Season 2

Out of today’s annual One Piece Day celebration in Tokyo, Japan, Netflix shared a first look at the highly-anticipated season two of the epic pirate adventure series, returning in 2026. 

The series has also been given an early Season 3 renewal, which will begin production in Cape Town, South Africa later this year. Ian Stokes is set to join Joe Tracz as co-showrunner for Season 3.

ONE PIECE is a live-action pirate adventure created in partnership with Shueisha and produced by Tomorrow Studios (an ITV Studios partner) and Netflix. 

Westlife Announces Ultimate Flyaway Fan Campaign

Win a trip to see them live at the Royal Albert Hall

To celebrate 25 years of music, memories, and unforgettable moments, Westlife is giving fans in the Philippines the chance of a lifetime to join them in London for their 25th Anniversary Concert at the Royal Albert Hall this October.

As part of this exclusive fan campaign, two lucky fans will be selected to receive an all-expenses-paid trip to London including round-trip flights, hotel accommodation, exclusive Westlife merchandise, and tickets to see the band live at one of the world’s most iconic venues.

Metrobank gives Filipinos a head start on their holiday goals with the #EarlyGIFT Challenge and Happy Holideals promo

For a lot of Filipinos, owning or upgrading their home and car count among their biggest life goals and the best holiday gift they can give to themselves and their loved ones. This August, Metrobank begins the celebration of the holiday season early with a call to jumpstart Filipinos’ journey to financial mindfulness, as well as great deals to help them finally make these dreams a reality, and achieve it even earlier.

A month before the –ber months, one of the world’s longest holiday season, the bank launched its early holiday season advocacy and offers at a media event on August 8 at One Ayala Malls. The event was made more meaningful and underscored the pre-holiday call to act early, as Jose Mari Chan, the country’s holiday season icon, serenaded the audience with the earliest carols of the year, to help spread the message of early planning and joyful, purposeful spending.

AKASO Philippines Launches AKASO 360: An Accessible 360 Camera for Filipino Creators

AKASO Philippines, managed by Super East Asia Enterprises Inc., proudly unveiled the AKASO 360 in a dynamic launch event at Terasse Manila. With the brand's continued mission to make creative tools more accessible, the AKASO 360 is set to empower everyday storytellers who are looking to step into the world of immersive 360° content without spending a fortune.

A Smooth Step Into the World of 360°

The AKASO 360 delivers remarkably stable and immersive visuals thanks to its 360° Supersmooth and Horizon Lock technology. Inside, dual 1/2-inch 48 MP CMOS sensors paired with a wide f/2.25 aperture enable users to capture stunning 5.7K 360° videos and high-resolution 72 MP photos. Whether you're capturing a mountain hike, a beach weekend, or simply a fun day out with friends, the AKASO 360 gives creators the freedom to shoot first and reframe later. Compact, lightweight, and simple to use, it’s the kind of camera that fits effortlessly into your everyday bag, always ready to level up your travel videos or social reels.

Hooray for comedy! “The Naked Gun” is certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes

“The Naked Gun” opens only in cinemas August 13

Liam Neeson as Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. in The Naked Gun reboot

Photo credit: Paramount Pictures

Looks like everyone wants a good laugh. 

The Naked Gun reboot, starring Liam Neeson and produced by Seth MacFarlane, is certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with a score of 89%. But it’s not just the critics who are having a laugh. Audiences are enjoying the film too. The Naked Gun has a 75% rating on the review aggregator’s Popcornmeter, and an impressive A- on Cinemascore.