Auditions Now Open For PETA's One More Chance The Musical -The Search For Popoy, Basha and the Thurdsay Barkada

Philippine Educational Theater Association’s (PETA) much-awaited production for 2024, “One More Chance, the Musical,” featuring the music of the massively popular and award-winning Filipino nine-piece band, Ben&Ben, announces the casting call for auditions starting Monday, November 20, 2024.

Interested applicants who want to audition will have the chance of a lifetime to portray the roles of Popoy, Basha, the Thursday Barkada, and other ensemble characters from the cult-classic movie.

Applicants must submit 16 bars, or 1 stanza and 1 chorus, of the best part of any Ben&Ben or OPM song, along with 4 bars of choreography to any contemporary modern music. The full set of requirements can be found at this link: https://tinyurl.com/OMCauds.

The deadline for all casting submissions will be November 26 at 11:59 p.m. Live auditions at the PETA Theater Center will follow from December 4–5.

Philippine Contenders geared up for triumph at the Asia Pacific Predator League 2024 Grand Finals

Made in Philippines (MIPH) and Oasis Gaming emerged victorious in Dota 2 and VALORANT, respectively, in the Predator League 2024 Philippine Finals held in SM North EDSA Cyberzone on November 11 and 12. The victories gave the two teams each a Predator Shield and the honor of representing the Philippines at the upcoming Asia Pacific Predator League 2024 Grand Finals in January 2024.

For the Dota 2 grand final, Made in Philippines faced Smurfers, which beat the Wong "ChuaN" Hock Chuan and Ryan "Raging Potato" Qui-led Neon Esports with a 2-1 reverse sweep. Meanwhile, MIPH had a masterful 2-0 sweep of InterActive Philippines.

In the final, Made in Philippines also swept Smurfers, 2-0 to clinch the title and the Php250,000 cash pot. The runner-up received Php100,000. Neon Esports and InterActive Philippines each received Php55,000.

HONOR 90 5G Peacock Blue Now Available And New Experience Store Opens In SM City Dasmariñas

Good news for HONOR fans before Christmas as HONOR Philippines unveiled two great news, one if the announcement of the availablity of the limited-edition HONOR 90 5G Peacock Blue, and another great news is the official launch of the newest experience center in SM City Dasmariñas!

HONOR Philippines PR Manager Pao Oga, Retail Sales Director Tom Yuan, GTM Manager Steven Yan, and Brand Marketing Manager Joepy Libo-on with EC Panda Store OIC Evelyn Enong 

The highly-anticipated HONOR 90 5G Peacock Blue has officially arrived in the Philippines and was seen during the opening of the HONOR Experience Store in SM City Dasmariñas, located at the Level 2 Cyberzone. The new limited-edition color officially hit stores on November 15 and until supplies last, you can get a FREE HONOR Gift box worth Php 2,499 for every purchase. 

BLACKPINK’s Lisa Surpasses 1 Billion Spotify Streams for “Money,” Celebrates in Paris with Home-Cooked Thai Meal

Spotify debuted the fourth episode of Billions Club: The Series, the digital franchise featuring artists celebrating the career milestone of surpassing one billion streams on Spotify. 

The episode put the spotlight on BLACKPINK’s Lisa, and celebrated her solo hit "Money" reaching one billion streams.  On September 18, the track became her first song to join Spotify’s Billions Club, giving her the honor of becoming the first female K-Pop artist to achieve this milestone on the platform. 

While in Paris, Lisa took a moment to celebrate this historic feat and momentous occasion by cooking her favorite Thai dish, Khai Jiao, a shrimp omelet that's a staple in every Thai home. The K-Pop darling also made her favorite Thai dessert Itim Khanom Pang, a coconut ice cream sandwich with sticky rice, which she loves to eat whenever she’s at her grandparents’ house.

Jolly Snaps: Make it Christmas with Jollibee Joy in Metro Manila!

When it comes to spreading holiday cheer, Jollibee knows how to do it in style. They recently pulled off a “Jolly Snaps” Christmas surprise activity in different malls that had people all around town buzzing with excitement.

Jollibee made surprise appearances at popular spots such as SM City North Edsa and SM Megamall. Families and friends couldn't believe their eyes as they spotted the iconic bee, giving away some of their Jollibee favorites: Crispylicious, Juicylicious Chickenjoy, Sweet-Sarap Jolly Spaghetti, Langhap-Sarap Yumburger, and Beefy-Saucy Linamnam Ulam Burger Steak, which they delightfully enjoyed with their families and friends.

Elevate Your Style Game with the BUM Academy Varsity Streetwear Collection

In the ever-evolving world of fashion, streetwear has carved its niche as a dynamic and expressive form of self-expression. This season, the trend that's taking the streets by storm is varsity-inspired streetwear. Combining the classic charm of varsity aesthetics with the edgy flair of urban fashion.

BUM’s Academy Series drops a second collection that is varsity-inspired and redefines cool with a fusion of sporty elements, bold colors, and vintage vibes. This trend speaks to the nostalgia of school days while bringing a modern twist to your wardrobe. From bomber jackets, t-shirts, and shorts to accessories, this collection offers a variety of pieces to help you craft your unique style.

LG Showcases Commitment to Culture and Community Through Partnership with CCP's Himig Himbing Event

LG Electronics, one of the global leaders in home entertainment and innovation, is proud to announce its collaboration with the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) in support of the upcoming "Himig Himbing: Mga Heleng Atin" event. This partnership underscores LG's dedication to fostering cultural enrichment and supporting the vibrant arts community in the Philippines.

"Himig Himbing: Mga Heleng Atin," a project initiated by the CCP, was designed to celebrate and nurture Filipino heritage through songs and lullabies. The event, which took place on November 5, 2023, at the Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez (TIG), was an unforgettable celebration of Filipino cultural identity and also served as a book launch for "Himig Himbing."

This year, "Himig Himbing" introduced a fresh dimension with the addition of eight new music videos, each featuring lullabies inspired by the meticulous research of esteemed ethnomusicologist Sol Trinidad, with musical arrangements by Krina Cayabyab. These videos were directed by some of the most renowned Filipino filmmakers in the industry, including Zig Dulay, Jerrold Tarog, Sheron Dayoc, Doy and Ida Del Mundo, Ma-an Asuncion Dagñalan, Vic Acedillo Jr, Arden Condez, and Christopher Gozum.