PP Invasion Wins Big At PGDX 2025 Indie Game Stars Awards

The spotlight shined bright on the indie game development scene at PGDX 2025, as PP Invasion was officially crowned the People’s Choice Award winner under Indie Game Stars (IGS). Garnering the highest number of public votes during the 3-day showcase, the game earned a grand prize of ₱100,000.

Indie Game Stars (IGS) is PGDX’s flagship platform dedicated to up-and-coming Filipino indie game developers—providing a stage to exhibit original games, connect with fans, and gain exposure to publishers, investors, and collaborators. It’s a celebration of raw creativity and innovation that lies at the heart of the local game dev community.

Netflix Announces Early Season 3 Renewal For One Piece, Unveils First Look At Season 2

Out of today’s annual One Piece Day celebration in Tokyo, Japan, Netflix shared a first look at the highly-anticipated season two of the epic pirate adventure series, returning in 2026. 

The series has also been given an early Season 3 renewal, which will begin production in Cape Town, South Africa later this year. Ian Stokes is set to join Joe Tracz as co-showrunner for Season 3.

ONE PIECE is a live-action pirate adventure created in partnership with Shueisha and produced by Tomorrow Studios (an ITV Studios partner) and Netflix. 

Westlife Announces Ultimate Flyaway Fan Campaign

Win a trip to see them live at the Royal Albert Hall

To celebrate 25 years of music, memories, and unforgettable moments, Westlife is giving fans in the Philippines the chance of a lifetime to join them in London for their 25th Anniversary Concert at the Royal Albert Hall this October.

As part of this exclusive fan campaign, two lucky fans will be selected to receive an all-expenses-paid trip to London including round-trip flights, hotel accommodation, exclusive Westlife merchandise, and tickets to see the band live at one of the world’s most iconic venues.

Metrobank gives Filipinos a head start on their holiday goals with the #EarlyGIFT Challenge and Happy Holideals promo

For a lot of Filipinos, owning or upgrading their home and car count among their biggest life goals and the best holiday gift they can give to themselves and their loved ones. This August, Metrobank begins the celebration of the holiday season early with a call to jumpstart Filipinos’ journey to financial mindfulness, as well as great deals to help them finally make these dreams a reality, and achieve it even earlier.

A month before the –ber months, one of the world’s longest holiday season, the bank launched its early holiday season advocacy and offers at a media event on August 8 at One Ayala Malls. The event was made more meaningful and underscored the pre-holiday call to act early, as Jose Mari Chan, the country’s holiday season icon, serenaded the audience with the earliest carols of the year, to help spread the message of early planning and joyful, purposeful spending.

AKASO Philippines Launches AKASO 360: An Accessible 360 Camera for Filipino Creators

AKASO Philippines, managed by Super East Asia Enterprises Inc., proudly unveiled the AKASO 360 in a dynamic launch event at Terasse Manila. With the brand's continued mission to make creative tools more accessible, the AKASO 360 is set to empower everyday storytellers who are looking to step into the world of immersive 360° content without spending a fortune.

A Smooth Step Into the World of 360°

The AKASO 360 delivers remarkably stable and immersive visuals thanks to its 360° Supersmooth and Horizon Lock technology. Inside, dual 1/2-inch 48 MP CMOS sensors paired with a wide f/2.25 aperture enable users to capture stunning 5.7K 360° videos and high-resolution 72 MP photos. Whether you're capturing a mountain hike, a beach weekend, or simply a fun day out with friends, the AKASO 360 gives creators the freedom to shoot first and reframe later. Compact, lightweight, and simple to use, it’s the kind of camera that fits effortlessly into your everyday bag, always ready to level up your travel videos or social reels.

Hooray for comedy! “The Naked Gun” is certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes

“The Naked Gun” opens only in cinemas August 13

Liam Neeson as Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. in The Naked Gun reboot

Photo credit: Paramount Pictures

Looks like everyone wants a good laugh. 

The Naked Gun reboot, starring Liam Neeson and produced by Seth MacFarlane, is certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with a score of 89%. But it’s not just the critics who are having a laugh. Audiences are enjoying the film too. The Naked Gun has a 75% rating on the review aggregator’s Popcornmeter, and an impressive A- on Cinemascore. 

For Life’s Uninterrupted Moments, PLDT Home is Always On

In homes where life never stops and every second matters, PLDT Home introduces a game-changing innovation designed for today’s fast-paced, always-connected lifestyle. PLDT Home’s Always On, the country’s first hybrid modem with built-in fiber and LTE backup, ensures uninterrupted connectivity so Filipino families can stay online no matter what.

From early-morning meetings and online classes to streaming marathons and remote work setups, staying connected has become a non-negotiable part of daily life.