Acer and SB19 mark 5 years of collaboration with outstanding achievements

Acer Philippines recently invited SB19 to visit Acer’s Taipei headquarters as “one-day employees” to experience the brand’s innovations firsthand during their “Simula at Wakas” world tour stop in Taipei. 

TAIPEI — Before SB19’s “Simula at Wakas” world tour stop in Taipei, SB19 was invited to Acer’s Taipei headquarters as “one-day employees.” Besides being honored guests, the “Kings of P-pop” also met Acer Chairman and CEO Jason Chen, along with Pan-Asia Pacific President Andrew Hou, who gave each member—Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin—a Predator Helios 18 gaming laptop as a token of appreciation for their five-year collaboration.

During their visit, SB19 visited Acer’s product experience center, where they tried out the latest gaming laptops and to the FreeSense Ring smart wearable developed by Acer Fashion. The group also participated in a design workshop, where they brainstormed ideas for laptop aesthetics and compact home appliances. 

Badingger-Z and the Accla Assassin Returns With Chapter 2

“We are superheroes. Because we, too, can be heroes.” —

“Every day you see heroes, and you don’t know they’re members of LGBTQ pala, ‘di ba?” says author Real Florido, whose groundbreaking comic series Badingger-Z and the Accla Assassin makes a triumphant return with Chapter 2, launching at PICOF (Philippine International Comics Festival) this July 5–6 at SM Megamall Megatrade Hall 2, Booth #D2. Attendees can meet the author behind the series and snag exclusive merch and signed copies.

Following its KOMIKET 2024 debut, Badingger-Z and the Accla Assassin continues to push boundaries in Filipino comics. The series follows Ading, a timid gay teen who flees military school and discovers his destiny as the rainbow-caped superhero Badingger-Z. Just as he embraces his powers, queer men in town begin vanishing—only to return as soulless, weaponized cyborgs.

Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray is on a Jurassic tour for “Jurassic World Rebirth”

Plus roar with the dinos with the Jurassic World Rebirth TikTok effect

The Philippines’ own Miss Universe 2018, Catriona Gray, will be on a Jurassic adventure as she travels to Thailand for Jurassic World Rebirth. Sharing a sneak peek of her upcoming experience, Gray writes “A New Era Begins....in Thailand 🇹🇭 Excited to take you along for this journey 👀.”

Follow Catriona’s Jurassic journey: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLZqNFWpSTK/?hl=en

Universal Pictures also released a fun TikTok effect where users can try and roar like a dinosaur. The effect will flash photos of the various dinosaurs from Jurassic World Rebirth and fans can try to match their roar with what the creatures would sound like.

Epic First Day! HONOR 400 5G Hits Record High Sales with Celeb-Packed Celebration

The wait is over! You can now grab your AI Phone — the HONOR 400 5G — starting today! 

Malls nationwide such as SM Baliwag, SM MOA, SM North Edsa, SM Seaside City Cebu, SM Fairview and more filled up for the First Day Sale of HONOR 400 5G.  

Leading global smart devices provider HONOR Philippines just released its newest AI-packed smartphone, the HONOR 400 5G nationwide. Starting June 28, successful pre-orders can now claim their HONOR 400 5G at any HONOR Experience Stores or online via Lazada https://bit.ly/Laz_H400_PR,  Shopee https://bit.ly/Shop_H400_PR,  and TikTok Shop https://bit.ly/TikTok_H400_PR. 

Verde Creatives Unveils Powerful 'Equality Champions' Photo Campaign, Igniting Support for SOGIESC Bill

Verde Creatives Incorporated, leading public relations talent management, and events production hub, today, June 17, 2025, proudly announced the public unveiling of its landmark Pride Month Photo Campaign. "EQUALITY CHAMPIONS: Magandang Laban." This powerful visual tribute to the lesbian. gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) community serves as a fervent call for the passage of the SOGIESC Bill.

Launched in celebration of Verde Creatives' eighth (8th) year anniversary this year, it is also their way to express solidarity to the rainbow community in their epic, decades-long struggle for the passage of the Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Gender Expression, and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC) Bill, which continues to languish in the Philippine Congress. The strategic timing of this unveiling during Pride Month maximizes visibility and aligns with the heightened public discourse surrounding LGBTQIA+ rights. transforming the campaign into a critical, timely intervention for legislative action.

Get 10% OFF and exclusive pre-sale access to Walang Aray with your Metrobank credit card

Metrobank is thrilled to offer its credit cardholders an exclusive opportunity to enjoy an exclusive discount and pre-sale to tickets to the acclaimed Filipino musical, PETA’s Walang Aray.

From June 28 to July 1, 2025, Metrobank credit cardholders can avail themselves of a 10% discount and early access to tickets for performances running from August 29 to October 12, 2025, at the PETA Theater Center, New Manila, Quezon City.

Don’t miss this chance to experience one of the Philippines’ most exciting theater productions at a special price. Secure your tickets early and be part of the theatrical event of the year!

Whether you're craving sharp satire, sweeping romance, or a musical that blends Filipino history with modern punchlines—Walang Aray delivers it all. Laugh, cry, and fall in love with the past (and the present!)—this is the Pinoy musical your theater-loving heart has been waiting for.

DICT's 2 E-Government Platforms Received Awards in Singapore

The Philippine government’s modernization efforts are receiving global recognition at the GovMedia Awards 2025 in Singapore where the eGovPH Super App won the E-Governance Project of the Year and e-Government Data Exchange Platform (eGovDX) as Digital Transformation of the Year.

These awards affirm President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s vision of bringing government services closer to citizens through secure, user friendly digital tools. He emphasizes that digitalization isn’t merely about convenience—it’s a powerful weapon against inefficiency, corruption, and red tape. Streamlined digital services also lead to faster planning, more reliable data, and enhanced coordination across government agencies.

Insta360 Flow 2 Arrives in the Philippines – Your New Go-To Gimbal for Easy, Pro-Quality Content at Php 5,490!

Create, Shot Like A Pro with the All-New Insta360 Flow 2!

Insta360 introduces Flow 2, the next-generation, creator-friendly evolution of its beloved smartphone gimbal—redesigned to be smarter, more powerful, and more affordable. Whether you're filming your kids, vlogging with friends, taking a solo trip, or hopping on a video call, Flow 2 is built for anyone with a story to tell.

Packed with creator-loved features like built-in 3-axis stabilization, NFC One-Tap Shooting, a sturdy selfie stick and tripod, Deep Track 4.0, Multi-Person Tracking, Active Zoom Tracking, and an extended 10-hour battery life, Flow 2 delivers smooth, pro-level footage—now at a price point that’s more accessible than ever.

“With Flow 2, we're bringing everything we've learned from the Flow series to more people,” shares Henry Hsu, Executive Consultant of Insta360. “It's designed to make smartphone filming easier, smarter, and more fun—without sacrificing portability or features.”

Quezon Cast Makes An Appearance at ToyCon 2025

The cast of the upcoming Quezon film by TBA Studios made an appearance at ToyCon 2025 where a lot of big series and movie has also attended the event for their promotions. As one of the biggest collection and entertainment conventions in the country, it is the best place to kick-off the promotion of the film along with the cast.

The movie stars Jericho Rosales as Manuel Quezon and also stars Karylle, Mon Confiado, Arron Villaflor, Romnick Sarmenta, Cris Villanueva, JC Santos, and Game of Thrones actor Iain Glen. Directed by Jerrold Tarog, and co-written by Rody Vera, it will complete the trilogy of the Bayaniverse which started with Heneral Luna, and then Goyo Ang Batang Heneral.

Danny and Michael Philippou unleashes true horror in haunting new A24 film, “Bring Her Back”

Arriving in PH cinemas July 16

A couple of years after their debut breakout horror film Talk to Me, brothers and filmmaker duo Danny and Michael Philippou return with a haunting new film Bring Her Back. Their filmmaking process, they share, is one that puts emotion at the heart of their project. “With the movies that we make, whether it’s horror or any other genre, we really want our stories to have a strong emotional core. The stuff we want to create, we want it to work on multiple levels,” said Michael. Daniel agrees, adding, “We don’t want to be scared of something that’s a horror movie. We want to embrace that it’s a horror film, and be proud of making a horror film.”