Sony Philippines is turning up the energy with Beyond The Beat: The Next-Level ULT POWER SOUND Experience, the biggest and grandest ULT POWER SOUND launch in the Philippines, happening on September 19, 2026 at COVE Manila, Okada Manila. With General Admission passes already fully claimed, ULT fans who want to experience the event can still [...] The post Get Ready to Go Beyond the Beat as Sony…
PlayTime Esports has captured the Games of the Future 2026 Dota 2 Championship in Astana, Kazakhstan, defeating China’s Yakult Brothers in a commanding 3–0 Grand Final sweep to claim the tournament title and its US$350,000 (approximately ₱20 million) first-place prize. The victory, which came from a US$1 million total prize pool, marks a major milestone [...] The post PlayTime Esports Conquers…
Bela Padilla has spent years captivating audiences on screen, but on August 14, she stepped into a completely different kind of spotlight—the theater stage. At the Proscenium Theater, Padilla officially made her theater debut as Emma in Duncan Macmillan’s People, Places & Things, presented by The Sandbox Collective and directed by Sab Jose. For an [...] The post Bela Padilla makes a striking…
Global pop artist, songwriter and creative force Troye Sivan ushers in a new era with the release of “She’s the Best,” the title track from his forthcoming fourth studio album. She’s the Best arrives October 9, 2026, marking Sivan’s first new music since signing with Interscope Records. Written by Sivan, Leland, George Daniel, Jack Antonoff [...] The post Troye Sivan returns with new single ‘She’s…
The atmosphere inside Uptown Mall Ultra Cinema was noticeably tense on August 12 as audiences gathered for the advance screening of Episode 3 of “Drug War: A Conspiracy of Silence.” From its opening scenes, the episode established a heavier and more serious tone, gradually drawing viewers into an investigation where finding the truth becomes increasingly [...] The post ‘Drug War: A conspiracy of…
Thanks to online dating platforms, we don’t have to rely entirely on our friends and expanded social network or fate to find a potential match today. Online dating has empowered us to break down the common barriers and connect with people from different circles, cities—and even countries. Certain apps have features that allow you to [...] The post Decoding Dating Flags: Viber Dating shares how to…
There is something uniquely captivating about watching a full-length classical ballet unfold live—the orchestra, the elaborate movements, the drama between characters, and the moments when an entire ensemble seems to move as one. Ballet Manila is bringing that experience to audiences as it closes its PRIMA Season with Marius Petipa’s “La Bayadère” at the Aliw [...] The post Ballet Manila closes…
Independent Philippine-based music label Offshore Music adds budding soul and pop-inclined artist, Paco Pastor to its growing roster. Heavily attuned to the soft and sensual nature of the soul music, Paco Pastor is a Manila-based artist who aspires to create his path in the industry with a genuine approach to his musicality and identity as [...] The post Offshore Music signs new rising soul artist…
Four-time GRAMMY-winning indie folk singer-songwriter and producer Phoebe Bridgers has finally unveiled her highly anticipated third solo album, ‘Lost Weekend’, out now via Dead Oceans. Marking her first solo release in six years, the 16-track record arrives alongside a new music video for the focus track “I Can’t Wait”, and follows a series of global [...] The post Four-Time GRAMMY-Award Winner…
Foldable smartphones are often admired for their sleek designs and innovative screens, but HONOR Philippines wanted to show that its latest foldable is built for much more than looking good. Angeles City, Pampanga, became the setting for an unusual durability showcase featuring the HONOR Magic V6, where the device was subjected to a series of [...] The post HONOR Magic V6 shows its strength in an…
Puregold’s wildly popular Hakot Relay, now a three-leg nationwide series, brings its much-awaited Southern Luzon leg to Vermosa Sports Hub in Imus City, Cavite, this time with its first-ever 8KM Individual Challenge. The Hakot Relay drew thousands of participants on its inaugural run with its uniquely Filipino twist: instead of focusing solely on speed, teams [...] The post Puregold Hakot Relay…
Students can continue to enjoy engaging learning at home despite class suspensions during the habagat and typhoon season through high-quality, curriculum-based video lessons from DepEd TV powered by Knowledge Channel, accessible via free TV. In line with the Department of Education’s Order No. 014, s. 2026 on guidelines regarding learning continuity during emergencies, the DepEd [...] The post…
The acclaimed ethno-pop-rock modern zarzuela Ambon, Ulan, Baha, written by multi-awarded playwright Frank G. Rivera, marks a significant full-circle homecoming as it reawakens at the Metropolitan Theater (MET) on September 26 and 27. Presented by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts and the Metropolitan Theater, and produced by Pixel Art Media Production Co., [...] The post Prophetic…
DKT Philippines Foundation, a non-profit organization powered by TRUST, launched the Philippines’ first-ever family planning floating clinic under its Service Outreach and Distribution Extension (SODEX) Program on August 20 at BangkaPro, the vessel’s builder, in Taguig City. Developed in partnership with the Ministry of Health in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), the…
Get ready to reel in fresh flavors, exciting experiences, and meaningful conversations as the Araneta City Seafood Festival takes over the entire City of Firsts this August! Bringing together Araneta City’s dining, entertainment, hospitality, and retail destinations, the month-long celebration highlights the country’s rich seafood heritage. Here’s your guide to the seafood experiences waiting…
GAC Motor expands its vehicle lineup with the official launch of the GAC GS4 MAX HEV—a next-generation hybrid SUV engineered for upwardly mobile families. True to its moniker, the GS4 MAX delivers a high-value blend of maximum space, comfort, safety, and efficiency to seamlessly support the diverse lifestyle needs of modern households. “With the introduction [...] The post GAC GS4 MAX HEV Arrives…
After spending a decade with GMA Network, Althea Ablan is closing one chapter of her career with gratitude—and beginning another without any hard feelings. The 21-year-old actress recently opened up about her departure from the Kapuso network as she officially begins a new journey with Viva Artists Agency (VAA), in partnership with ALV Talent Circuit. [...] The post Althea Ablan reveals why she…
The FranSeth loveteam is set to swoon viewers with their chemistry anew, this time in a vertical drama series as Francine Diaz and Seth Fedelin navigate the struggles of recalling a sweet but forgotten romance in iWant’s newest offering, “A Cake to Remember,” premiering August 28 (Friday). “A Cake to Remember” marks their newest Kapamilya [...] The post Francine Diaz and Seth Fedelin Deal With…
The EB Coquette girlies have a full weekend planned this month! First up, a TikTok Live with Bea Borres on August 27, giving everyone a first look at the collection before it hits retail shelves. Then, on August 29, Ever Bilena is taking over Ladürée BGC for one day only! Because if there’s one place [...] The post Bea Borres kicks off the weekend of beauty with Tiktok Live before Ever Bilena…
Following the massive success of her energetic dance-pop track “Hot Maria Clara,” Kapuso actress and singer Sanya Lopez reveals a deeply intimate and vulnerable side of her with the new single “Laro.” Produced and distributed under GMA Playlist, the track is now available across all major digital streaming platforms. Shifting away from the high-energy, women-empowerment [...] The post Sanya Lopez…
Filipino singer-songwriter and producer Ace Banzuelo steps into his own artistic universe with Supernatural, his debut full-length album out today, August 21, 2026, via Sony Music Entertainment. Across nine tracks, the hitmaker delivers an intimate, cinematic body of work that traces stories of love, betrayal, longing, healing, and transcendence through a dreamy, otherworldly sonic palette. [...]…
Singapore Airlines (SIA) gifted Impy Pilapil’s original sculpture Flight to the Embassy of the Republic of Singapore in Manila. The gesture marks Singapore Airlines’ 60th anniversary of operations in the Philippines. The turnover ceremony was led by Impy Pilapil at the Singapore Embassy in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, in the presence of Singapore Ambassador to [...] The post Singapore Airlines…
Rhian Rivera takes the spotlight in the intriguing Apoy sa Ibabaw, Apoy sa Ilalim, streaming exclusively on VMX beginning August 21, 2026. The film weaves together romance, mystery and betrayal as an unexpected encounter changes the lives of two people forever. Rivera stars as Rebecca, a bibingka maker and vendor whose quiet life takes an [...] The post VMX crush Rhian Rivera is Fire in ‘Apoy sa…
In a busy office, printing problems rarely happen at a convenient time. A large report needs to be ready before a meeting. Contracts need to go out. Customer materials are waiting to be produced. Then the printer slows down, supplies need replacing, or someone has to stop what they are doing to deal with the [...] The post When the Work Piles Up, the Epson WF-C21000 Keeps Printing appeared first…
The Esports Foundation (EF) today announced that the inaugural Esports Nations Cup (ENC), originally scheduled to take place in November 2026 in Riyadh, will be postponed to November 2027, following ongoing assessment of the wider regional situation, and after consultation with key stakeholders. Given ENC’s unprecedented international scale and the uncertainty created by the wider [...] The post…
Neither heavy rain nor flooding across parts of Metro Manila could stop DustBia fans from showing up in full force for Dustin Yu and Bianca de Vera’s first major fan event. The Kapuso actor and Kapamilya actress packed the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City on Saturday, August 8, for DustBia: Love, Actually, a sold-out [...] The post Dustin Yu, Bianca de Vera prove DustBia power with sold-out fan…
Veteran broadcaster Noli “Kabayan” de Castro has not retired from “TV Patrol” and hopes to return once he has fully recovered. ABS-CBN News head Francis Toral clarified Kabayan’s status during the ABS-CBN Annual Stockholders’ Meeting on August 19, following questions about his prolonged absence from the primetime newscast. “Kabayan Noli de Castro remains on medical [...] The post Noli de Castro…
ABS-CBN is keeping its doors open to more collaborations with other media companies as it continues to expand the reach of its content. At the ABS-CBN Annual Stockholders’ Meeting on August 19, chief partnerships officer Roberto Barreiro said the company remains willing to explore new partnerships under arrangements that will benefit ABS-CBN. “As a content [...] The post ABS-CBN Confirms ‘GGV’…
Only the ABS-CBN gate at Sgt. Esguerra Avenue gate has closed, not the ABS-CBN Main Building where productions of “It’s Showtime” and “TV Patrol,” among others, are held, contrary to misleading social media posts that created the impression that the iconic Quezon City structure had already shut down. At the ABS-CBN Annual Stockholders’ Meeting on [...] The post ABS-CBN QC Property Turnover Set for…
Multi-platinum, award-winning duo Icona Pop release their new album, Ritual, out now via Ultra Records/Iconic Sound Recordings. Alongside the album, Caroline Hjelt and Aino Jawo unveil its deeply personal focus single, “Hurt,” accompanied by a new official visualizer co-directed by Icona Pop and Nicole Walker. A late-night conjuration of emotional electro-pop, Ritual finds Icona Pop [...] The post…
Senator Robin Padilla has called for the revival of a policy that banned television programs deemed violent or harmful to children during the martial law era, specifically citing the Japanese anime series ‘Voltes V’. Padilla made the appeal in a Facebook post on Wednesday, August 19, following what he described as Department of the Interior [...] The post Robin Padilla calls for return of TV ban…
