A New Stage, A Bold First Act: Rockwell’s Proscenium Theater Opens with The Bodyguard The Musical

This September, the spotlight turns to Rockwell’s Proscenium Theater as it prepares to debut—not just as a new stage, but as the setting for immersive, unforgettable experiences in the heart of the city. With quiet confidence and unshakable flair, Rockwell proudly presents its first-ever production: a 9 Works Theatrical staging of The Bodyguard The Musical.

A gripping blend of romance, suspense, and spectacular music, The Bodyguard takes center stage in its Manila debut. Inspired by the 1992 cinematic phenomenon starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, the musical reimagines the story of global superstar Rachel Marron and the former Secret Service agent assigned to protect her. As danger draws near, so too does an unexpected love—set to a soundtrack that defined a generation.

The Communications Olympiad Hails Mindoro State University as Grand Champion; University of the Cordilleras and UP Visayas make it to 2nd and 3rd spot

The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Philippines, the country chapter of the world’s leading network of communication professionals, and COMCO School of Communications, the communication training, professional development and continuing education arm of global award-winning communications group COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises, officially announce Mindoro State University as the first-ever Grand Champion of The Communications Olympiad, followed by University of the Cordilleras as 1st Runner-Up and University of the Philippines - Visayas as 2nd Runner-Up. 

In photo is the organizing team of The Communications Olympiad together with (first row, from left): University of the Cordilleras (1st Runner-Up), Mindoro State University (Grand Champion), and University of the Philippines Visayas (2nd Runner-Up).

Visa Stays Ahead of the Curve in AI-Driven Commerce in the Philippines

World leader in digital payment technology announces new innovations in the Philippines to drive flexibility, security and acceptance

With AI emerging as the new frontier in digital payments, Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in the industry, has unveiled a suite of innovative products designed to enable the next wave of digital payment experiences in the Philippines. The country’s digital payment sector is rapidly expanding, with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reporting that 50% of retail payments were digitized in 2023—a milestone that highlights both the growing adoption and the readiness for further innovation.

As digital transactions continue to rise, Visa’s AI-enabled solutions are set to empower Filipino consumers and business owners by providing secure, seamless payment experiences. “The continuously growing digital payment sector in the Philippines makes it a prime environment for technological innovation—one that harnesses AI for the benefit of the digital Filipino business owner and consumer,” said Jeffrey Navarro, Country Manager, Visa Philippines.

5 Awesome Things You Could Enjoy If You Had One Less Bill to Pay

Imagine getting your monthly internet bill (typically costing around P1,000 or more) completely covered. That’s right: free internet, and with it, a whole new world of possibilities.

Just think—if you had an extra ₱1,000+ in your monthly budget, what would you do? Here are five awesome ways to enjoy that extra cash: 

1.      Upgrade Your On-the-Go Gadget Essentials

Always on the move, but your phone’s battery can’t keep up? That extra budget could go towards a high-capacity power bank, wireless charger, or travel-friendly charging hub. Whether you’re saving up or finally buying that must-have gadget, that extra P1,000 can go a long way for your next gadget upgrade.

PGDX 2025 Builds Hype With New Highlights

The Philippine GameDev Expo (PGDX) 2025 is powering through with back-to-back updates as the event inches closer to launch. From nostalgic throwbacks to fresh indie talent, PGDX continues to showcase the full spectrum of the local gaming ecosystem.

TITO GAMING TOURNAMENT SERIES OPENS REGISTRATION

Babyface Concert Moved To October 27, Ticket Selling To Resume On July 21

The new date of Babyface in Manila has been officially rescheduled to 27 October 2025, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Tickets for the long-awaited return of Babyface to Manila will resume selling at SM Ticket outlets and smtickets.com on 12NN this July 21. Originally scheduled for this July, the date for the Manila stop was changed following the adjustments for Babyface’s Southeast Asian stops of the tour. 

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. 

TCL TechMania: CoolFest Year 2 – Smart Living Redefined, Powered by SM Appliance Center

TCL TechMania: CoolFest Year 2, co-presented by SM Appliance Center, the biggest and coolest event of the year, held last June 28, 2025, at SM Mall of Asia Music Hall. 

Beats and breakthroughs undeniably unite people. Combine the two, and you get an explosive celebration of music, creativity, and technology. With this in mind, TCL, the Triple Global Top 1 TV Brand and a trusted leader in home appliances, brings back TCL TechMania: CoolFest Year 2, co-presented by SM Appliance Center, now the biggest and coolest event of the year, held last June 28, 2025, at SM Mall of Asia Music Hall. 

MAMAMO at Surf2Sawa: All-star Moms Bilang Bagong Brand Ambassadors, hatid ng Converge ICT

Umapaw ang kasiyahan sa paglulunsad ng MAMAMO, ang kauna-unahang P-Pop girl group na binubuo ng mga minamahal na celebrity moms, na siyang opisyal na pinakilala bilang unang brand ambassadors ng Surf2Sawa, ang prepaid fiber internet plan na unlimited, mura, at walang kontrata mula sa Converge ICT Solutions Inc.

Sa ginanap na contract signing at press conference, pormal na inilunsad ang grupo na kinabibilangan nina Melai Cantiveros-Francisco at apat na orihinal na miyembro ng SexBomb Girls: Rochelle Pangilinan-Solinap, Jopay Paguia-Zamora, Sunshine Garcia-Castro, at CheChe Tolentino. Inilunsad ang MAMAMO upang isalamin ang layunin ng Surf2Sawa na makipag-ugnayan sa “ilaw ng tahanan”: tagapangalaga, tagapayo, at bukal ng saya sa bawat tahanan.

Ayon kay Mr. Dhing Pascual, Vice President at Business Unit Head ng Surf2Sawa: “Ang campaign na ito at ang paglulunsad ng MAMAMO ang diwa ng Surf2Sawa: masigasig, makatao, at laging konektado,”

Green Gsm Recognized For Green Leadership At Area 2025

Green GSM, Southeast Asia’s first all-electric ride-hailing platform, developed by Vietnam’s Green and Smart Mobility Joint Stock Company (GSM), has been awarded Green Leadership at the prestigious Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) 2025 held in Bangkok. The recognition celebrates Green GSM’s pioneering role in shaping a sustainable transportation ecosystem in Vietnam and expanding its green mobility model across the region.

Founded in 2011 by Enterprise Asia, AREA is among the most respected awards in Asia for corporate sustainability, innovation, and social responsibility. The 2025 theme, “A Necessary Shift to a Regenerative Economy,” highlights the growing expectation for businesses to restore ecosystems and deliver sustainable value to communities.

DoubleVerify Launches DV Authentic AdVantage, an Industry-First, AI-Powered Solution to Drive Superior Performance Across Proprietary Video Platforms

An integrated solution combining DV Scibids AI optimization with video pre-bid avoidance to drive media quality and performance, while reducing operational overhead

DoubleVerify ("DV") (NYSE: DV), a leading software platform to verify media quality, optimize ad performance, and prove campaign outcomes, today announced the launch of the DV Authentic AdVantageTM, a first-of-its-kind solution that combines DV’s trusted media quality controls with DV Scibids AITM to drive superior outcomes across walled garden environments. The solution initially will launch across proprietary video platforms, enabling advertisers to enhance performance while safeguarding brand equity.