TCL Earns Five (5) EISA Awards, Honored for Excellence in Large-Screen and QD-Mini LED Tech

TCL, a global leader in consumer electronics and the world’s No.1 Mini LED and Ultra-large TV brand, has cemented its industry leadership by clinching five prestigious EISA awards—Europe’s top honor for audio-visual innovation. Dominating both the Home Theatre Display & Video and Home Theatre Audio categories, TCL’s triumph highlights its relentless push for groundbreaking advancements in large-screen brilliance and QD-Mini LED precision. 

Leading the charge, the TCL 98-inch C8K earned the “EISA STATEMENT TV 2025–2026” award for its revolutionary design and jaw-dropping visuals, while the TCL 85C9K claimed the “EISA HOME THEATER MINI LED TV 2025–2026” title, setting a new gold standard for cinematic immersion. The TCL 75C7K was honored as the “EISA FAMILY TV 2025–2026” for its perfect blend of stunning clarity and smart functionality, and the TCL 55C6K took home “EISA GAMING TV 2025–2026”—a must-have for next-gen gamers. Rounding out the accolades, TCL’s Q65H Soundbar secured the “EISA BEST BUY SOUNDBAR 2025–2026” award, delivering theater-quality audio at an unbeatable value.

Samsung Care+ Premium Ensures Lasting Care That’s Always There for TVs and Digital Appliances

Samsung introduces proactive care solutions to maintain the optimal performance of its televisions and digital appliances. 

Having the right devices is crucial in maintaining a comfortable and happy home life, which is why Samsung’s televisions and digital appliances are engineered for longevity and designed to provide quality service for years to come. Combined with proactive care from Samsung Care+ Premium, Samsung’s TVs and digital appliances are guaranteed to run better, last longer, and remain reliable every day, ensuring peace of mind for Filipino homeowners.

When it comes to keeping your TVs and digital appliances in prime condition, homeowners should make proactive care an essential part of their maintenance routine. Making expert care just within reach, Samsung goes the extra mile by taking care of this for you with Samsung Care+ Premium, so homeowners have one less thing to worry about.

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.

Palawan Group of Companies Marks 40th Anniversary, Continues Mission to Empower Filipinos

Palawan Group of Companies executives raise a toast to 40 years of shared success, trust, and service excellence.

In a heartfelt celebration of enduring partnerships that help empower four decades of trusted service, the Palawan Group of Companies hosted its highly anticipated Partners’ Night on August 5 and 6, 2025, at the Blue Leaf Cosmopolitan in Bridgetown, Quezon City. The two-day gathering brought together key business partners, sub-agents, suppliers, agencies, affiliates, senior leaders, and valued stakeholders for recognition, gratitude, and renewed commitment to the company’s mission of empowering Filipinos through accessible and reliable financial services.

Lola Amour Lights Up New York Times Square for Love on Loop

Lola Amour’s LED Billboard at NY Times Square

With a string of exciting promotional activities and fan engagements, Lola Amour has been making waves both online and on the ground. To celebrate the release of their sophomore album Love on Loop, the band lit up a billboard in New York’s iconic Times Square, a moment that highlighted just how far their music has reached.

On August 15, the band marked their album release day with a special Spotify Listening Party, becoming only the second OPM act to host the feature after SB19. Fans tuned in to listen to the record in full while the band shared stories and insights behind the tracks. To make the experience even more special, Lola Amour gave away tickets to their highly anticipated concert happening on September 12.

Dilaw Takes Us On A Journey Through Heartbreaks, Growth, And Life With First Full-Length Album, “Rarara”

After months of radio silence, Uhaw-hit makers Dilaw are back with their first-ever full-length album. Entitled RARARA, a play on the Filipino word tara, which means “let’s go”, the 10-track album is set to arrive on September 5, 2025. Select loyal fans of Dilaw were given an incredible opportunity to hear the full album, which the band played live for the first time to a public audience in their hometown of Baguio, last August 9, 2025.

Wednesday Season 2: Part 2 Premieres September 3rd on Netflix.

Wednesday Returns… And She’s Not Alone.

Watch the part 2 trailer HERE

(and listen closely for the monstrous voice near the end 😉)

WEDNESDAY S2 part 1 is now playing, with part 2 launching on September 3rd. Only on Netflix. 

Check out more photos from this thrilling season! 

#WednesdayNetflix

Babyface Concert Live In Manila With Patti Austin As Special Guest

Get ready, Manila! The legendary Babyface is set to light up the stage for a back to back concert with the award winning R&B artist, Patti Austin who will add a soulful vibe at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on October 27,2025.

Kenny Edmonds, also known as Babyface, is a 13-time GRAMMY Award-winning recording artist, songwriter, and the only producer to win the ‘Producer of the Year’ category four times, three times of which were in consecutive years (1995-1997); a record he holds to this day. Kenny is also co-founder of the legendary record label LaFace, which launched the careers of artists like Usher, Toni Braxton,TLC, Outkast, and P!nk.

This iconic artist is one of the most celebrated forces in music history, having written and produced hits for artists like Bobby Brown, Boyz II Men, Eric Clapton, Madonna, Beyonce, Bruno Mars, Ariana Grande, Mary J Blige, Celine Dion, Aretha Franklin, George Michael, Michael Jackson, Justin Bieber, Phil Collins, Janet Jackson, NSYNC, Chaka Khan, Faith Evans, Stevie Wonder, John Mayer, Lionel Richie, Michael Bolton, Kenny G, Lil Wayne, Luther Vandross, Barba Streisand, and countless others.

PUMA Brings H-Street to the Philippines with Exclusive Drop at atmos and Commonwealth This August 25

PUMA H-Street in OG Colors and Jamaica Pack

PUMA continues to set the pace for the local streetwear scene with its latest drop, the PUMA H-Street. The sprint icon, which launched globally earlier this year, will be available in the Philippines exclusively at atmos stores beginning August 25, and on Commonwealth stores, PUMA.com and PUMA stores nationwide starting September 1.

A Sprint Legacy, Reborn

Taking its cues from the legendary 2000s spike, the PUMA Harambee that’s named after the Swahili word for “pull together,” the H-Street carries both its sprinting heritage and its streetwear DNA. Originally released in 2003, the H-Street pays homage to the golden era of the early aughts, when track & field gear crossed over to streetwear. Its 2025 iteration brings back its signature low-profile silhouette with a lightweight upper and nostalgic T-shaped toebox, race-ready shape, track-inspired outsole tread, and the bold PUMA iconic wordmark and leaping cat logo stamped on the shoe’s tongue. 

Class is in session in Kontrabida Academy with Barbie Forteza and Eugene Domingo, only on Netflix this September 11!

Everything in Gigi's (Barbie Forteza) life is falling apart, sa trabaho, sa pamilya, pati ba naman sa love life. Magbabago ang lahat when the fierce and fabulous Mauricia (Eugene Domingo) invites her to enroll at Kontrabida Academy, where Gigi learns it all: how to be bad, how to be bongga, and how to be brave.

Watch Kontrabida Academy, coming to Netflix this September 11!