Building Ben: Filmmakers talk about using practical effects to bring Ben the chimpanzee to life in “PRIMATE,” now showing only in cinemas

In the new horror movie Primate, filmmakers used practical effects to create Ben the chimpanzee, who was brought to life by actor and movement specialist Miguel Torres Umba.

Filmmaker Johannes Roberts has built a reputation as a master of mayhem in films where killer sharks, zombies, demons, and slashers threaten the innocent and the guilty alike. His latest movie, Primate, promises to be the most shocking, bone-chilling tale he has told thus far, as a group of teens are terrorized when their pet chimp suddenly turns on them. Amping up the visceral terror with old-school, in-camera special effects and jaw-dropping surprises, Roberts is taking horror to new and ever-bloodier heights.

Converge FiberX Student League Reaches Visayas and Mindanao In 2026

It’s time to go beyond as Converge FiberX aims to gather more students to join their Student Ambassadors in 2026

It started as an idea: each person, each student, has an “X” in them. The X is a drive, a skill, a particular passion, a story that needs to be shared. This became the seed that grew into the Converge FiberX Student League. Thousands answered the call from different colleges and universities, each student bringing their own story, each wanting to be a part of something bigger, something truly game-changing.

From the group, 100 students were chosen. Among the 100, ten stood out. They were the ChosenX. Different backgrounds, different personalities, each with the desire to find their X, their passion, and share it with the world. They first gathered at the DimensionX event to celebrate the kickoff of the Student League.

Mapúa MCL poised to become a global academic research hub in CALABARZON

Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna (Mapúa MCL) strengthens its position as a major academic research hub in the CALABARZON (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon) region driven by its growing number of research output, the launch of three dedicated research centers, and the successful acquisition of externally funded projects.

The Mapúa MCL Research Promotion and Coordination Office (RPCO) shared this year’s milestones which included 180 research papers published and accepted in Scopus-indexed journals and conference proceedings, securing three externally funded projects with two from DOST (Department of Science and Technology) under their Grants-in-Aid program, and one from the SECRA (Strengthening University Enterprise Collaboration for Resilient Communities in Asia) project under the Erasmus+ program of the European Union. In addition, Mapúa MCL RPCO formally opened three research centers— the Center for Sustainable Water Solutions (CSWS), Center for Computational Innovations and Sustainability (CCIS), and Center for Research in Emerging and Sustainable Technologies (CREST).

It’s Happening! HONOR Philippines Launches First-Ever Fan Fest with HONOR X9d 5G

HONOR Philippines is bringing again OPM legends to celebrate HONOR X9d 5G 

Leading global AI smart devices provider HONOR Philippines is nearing the much-anticipated nationwide availability of its latest viral smartphone, HONOR X9d 5G. In a bid to treat its loyal HONOR fans, the brand is set to launch its first-ever HONOR X9d 5G Fan Fest at SM Megamall Fashion Hall on January 24, 2026. 

Miss Philippines Earth 2025 Joy Barcoma to Test the Toughness of HONOR X9d 5G on Shopee on Wheels!

HONOR is giving away one HONOR X9d 5G every day! 

Leading global AI smart devices provider HONOR Philippines has partnered with Shopee Philippines for Shopee Live on Wheels at Market! Market!, happening from January 20 to 24, 2026. This exciting consumer-facing initiative aims to campaign for HONOR’s newest smartphone, HONOR X9d 5G, which is still available for pre-order with a chance to win a Tesla Cybertruck. 

“We are nearing the official nationwide availability of our toughest phone to date, HONOR X9d 5G, and we couldn’t be more excited. This partnership with Shopee is very important to us, as it allows our HONOR fans to experience the HONOR X9d 5G before its official launch,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng. 

Don’t miss these titles, opening in cinemas in February 2026!

Nobody

Photo credit: Encore Films

February 4 - Nobody (Encore Films)

Voice cast: Ziping Chen, Yang Lu, Wenliang Dong

Directed by: Shui Yu

After getting banished from the King’s Cave, a mischievous pig yao (an animal with supernatural powers considered by some as demons), together with three other yaos, goes on a journey to the west. 

P4.5M Worth of HONOR X9d 5G? One Buyer Pre-orders 250 Units

HONOR X9d 5G has once again proven its viral appeal as a leading global AI smart devices provider. HONOR Philippines recently announced that it has set a new company sales record. Notably, a single buyer at SM North EDSA placed an order for 250 units of #TheToughestPhone. 

“We were truly shocked when we found out about it. For privacy reasons, we did not ask about the buyer’s purpose for placing a bulk order, but we are very happy to receive such overwhelming support—not only from that buyer, but from each and every customer who pre-ordered the HONOR X9d 5G,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng.