Explore the past, think on the present, and change the future in the romantic fantasy of “A Big Bold Beautiful Journey”

In PH cinemas Sept 17

“Like many movie lovers, I’m hungry for new worlds, new characters, and a new way of thinking about the human experience,” director Kogonada notes, describing his inspiration for his new original film A Big Bold Beautiful Journey. The film stars Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell together on screen for the first time, as strangers who meet at a mutual friend’s wedding who unexpectedly find themselves on A Big Bold Beautiful Journey. 

Doors play an important role in the film, as they bring the characters back to key moments in their pasts.  “I love the theatre of doors. When I see a door on a theatrical stage, it always sparks the imagination. That door has the potential to lead us anywhere - into the mundane or the magical. Doors represent possibilities. They are inherently mysterious. Opening a door, literally and figuratively, means entering a new space, a new experience, a new moment in your life,” director Kogonada (Columbus, After Yang) explains.

Thousands of active Filipinos go beyond limits at the Xiaomi Pop Run 2025

Filipino runners and fitness enthusiasts challenged themselves in the event, which also celebrated the launch of the Xiaomi Smart Band 10

3,500 runners and fitness enthusiasts converged at Filinvest City, Alabang for the Xiaomi Pop Run 2025.

Xiaomi, a global leader in technology, successfully hosted the Xiaomi Pop Run 2025, this year’s edition of the annual high-energy event celebrating fitness, technology, and community. 

8th Geeks on a Beach: Building a Resilient Future with Technology

Geeks on a Beach (GOAB), the Philippines’ leading international tech and startup conference, returns on October 1-3, 2025, at JPark Island Resort in Mactan, Cebu. GOAB  brings together innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, and policy leaders for a bold conversation on how technology and collaboration can shape a more resilient future.

Since its launch in 2013, GOAB has become a flagship gathering for the Philippine startup ecosystem, drawing participants from across Asia, Silicon Valley, and beyond. The conference is a proven platform that supports tech startups by connecting founders with mentors and investors, while also serving as a hub where professionals find projects, companies find solutions, and teams learn the latest strategies. At GOAB, partnerships are formed, deals get done, and opportunities are created for everyone.

“Over the past eight years, GOAB has grown into a catalyst for collaborations, investments, and game-changing ideas.” said Tina Amper, GOAB’s lead organizer.

New HONOR Magic V5 Can Carry Sofa, 35-kg Dumbbell – Confirmed to launch on September 5!

You’ve seen HONOR’s thinnest foldable, how about the toughest? 

Leading smart devices provider HONOR Philippines officially announced the arrival of its newest foldable HONOR Magic V5 on September 5! The new high-end phone from the viral tech giant boasts remarkable durability.

Don’t dare to miss the launch live on Facebook: 

https://bit.ly/MagicV5Launch_FB. 

Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell are off on an adventure in the new trailer of “A Big Bold Beautiful Journey”

Sometimes you have to look back to find your way forward. 

In PH cinemas Sept 17

Mysterious doorways, journeys to the past, and A Big Bold Beautiful Journey await as Margot Robbie and Collin Farrell star in the romantic fantasy film directed by Kogonada. Robbie and Farrell are Sarah and David, two strangers who meet at a friend’s wedding, and in a whimsical twist of fate, find themselves on an adventure across time together.

Vingroup Awarded First-Class Labor Order For Outstanding Achievements In Developing The National Exhibition And Convention Center

Vingroup is honored to receive the First-Class Labor Order in recognition of its exceptional achievements in developing the National Exhibition Fair Center. This prestigious award acknowledges the Group’s breakthrough efforts and determination in completing the project 15 months ahead of schedule, celebrating the 80th National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and making a significant contribution to the socio-economic development of the capital city and the nation.

The conferment ceremony was part of the Inauguration and Groundbreaking Ceremony of National projects commemorating the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2025), held at the inauguration site of the National Exhibition Fair Center, Tu Lien Bridge area, Dong Anh District, Hanoi.

PETA’s Walang Aray Musical Cast Recording Now Available On Spotify — In Partnership With Soundesign Manila

The Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) is proud to announce that the Official Cast Recording of the hit musical Walang Aray, is now available for streaming on Spotify. This monumental release has been expertly crafted in partnership with one of the country’s premier full-service audio production houses, Soundesign Manila.

Rody Vera’s Walang Aray is a contemporary adaptation of Severino Reyes’ classic zarzuela Walang Sugat, returning with sharper satire, deeper emotional stakes, and bold new interpretations. Blending humor, romance, and political commentary, Walang Aray continues to resonate with audiences as it explores the intersection of love and resistance. As the flagship production of PETA’s 58th season, themed Love and Power, this restaging features a more comedic, more subversive, and bolder and biting Walang Aray while retaining its heartwarming core.

The cast recording’s release allows Pinoy theater fans to relive the show’s infectious musical catalog any time, anywhere. The original cast recording will feature popular tracks composed by award-winning composer and musical director Vince Lim, such as “Pangako 'Yan,” “Luv U 4 Ever,” “Tipo Kong Lalaki,” “Walang Aray Finale,” “Huwag Mo Akong Saktan,” “Front Act,” and a newly released song, “Tumindig at Lumaban” mashed up with the rousing Act 1 ender, “Bayan Ko.” 

Addressing Dementia: Why Early Action and Everyday Brain Care Matter

LAC Philippines Highlights Holistic Brain Health Support for Filipinos

Dementia affects over 57 million people worldwide, with nearly 10 million new cases each year.   This is the seventh leading cause of death and a major driver of disability among older adults. Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, accounts for 60 to 70% of these cases. 

In the Philippines, the burden extends beyond patients to entire families, as care remains largely home-based due to limited formal services. This is especially challenging for women, who not only face higher rates of disability and mortality, but also shoulder most caregiving duties.

A proposed measure in the House of Representatives — the Philippine Dementia and Alzheimer Care Policy (House Bill No. 185) — seeks to change this by establishing a national program for early detection, treatment, and support for patients and caregivers. As the bill advances in Congress and World Alzheimer’s Day approaches this September, LAC Philippines highlights the urgent need for accessible brain health solutions that help protect cognitive function and preserve quality of life.

Come now, to corruption! Catch Kim Woo-bin & Suzy in Genie, Make a Wish this October 3!

Genie, Make a Wish is written by Kim Eun-sook (The Glory) and tells the enchanting story of Jinn (Kim Woo-bin), a genie who awakens after a thousand years, and Ka-young (Suzy), his new impassive master. The show blends romantic comedy around their conflicts over three wishes, which sets the stage for a magical twist of destiny, desire, and of course – love.

Genie, Make a Wish is coming October 3, only on Netflix.

ABOUT GENIE, MAKE A WISH

Genie, Make a Wish follows the story of Genie — a magic spirit in a lamp who has come back to the human world after a millennium of his career being put on hold — encounters Ka-young, an impassive woman who goes through the motions of life by her grandmother’s rules and her own routines.

Kim Woo-bin (Officer Black Belt, Black Knight) portrays Genie. Unlike the kind Genie everyone is familiar with, he is a Satan who tempts and corrupts humans with three wishes. However, he's not just any Satan—he's an eccentric character who has awakened after a thousand years and is naive about the world.

Cecile Licad Up Close At Gallery Miranila All Set On October 1

MiraNila Heritage House & Library in partnership with the Erehwon Center for the Arts and the P. Ilusorio Foundation and in collaboration with Gallery MiraNila by The Blue Leaf proudly presents Cecile Licad Up Close on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.

World-renowned pianist Cecile Licad graces this country in October with her only solo performance in Metro Manila. 

Described by The New Yorker as “a pianist’s pianist,” Ms. Licad will play in the garden-surrounded setting of the Gallery MiraNila bringing to life the music of Beethoven, Chopin, Joplin, Liszt, and Schumann as you’ve never before experienced.

Ms. Licad chose romantic and early modern works believing that these will resonate well with her local audiences. 

The repertoire will feature Beethoven’s famous Piano Sonata No. 14 (Moonlight) in C-sharp minor, Op. 27, No. 2, nineteen short compositions from Schumann’s Carnaval, Op. 9, Liszt’s St. Francis de Paolo Walking on the Waves, three pieces from American composer Scott Joplin that Ms. Licad’s performed at the Carnegie Hall last December, and Chopin’s “favorite and dearest” of his ballads, Ballade No. 1 in G Minor.