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Love is in the air, and this Valentine’s season, POP MART is adding a little extra surprise magic to it. Just in time for the most love-filled day of the year, the global collectible brand is opening its third official store in the Philippines at SM North EDSA, giving fans in the north of Metro Manila a charming new way to find meaningful gifts—whether for a partner, a friend, or themselves. Opening to the public on February 13 at 2:00 PM, the new 177-square-meter POP MART store is located at Level 3, The Block, SM North EDSA, marking the brand’s …
Opus and NUSTAR Premier Cinemas are inviting audiences to experience the passion, elegance, and emotional depth of one of opera’s greatest masterpieces as Verdi’s La traviata screens exclusively at Opus Premier Cinemas and NUSTAR Premier Cinemas as part of CineArts Tuesdays Season 2. Screening on all Tuesdays this February until March 3, 2026, at 8:00 PM, La traviata offers moviegoers a rare opportunity to witness world-class opera in a luxurious cinematic setting. Tickets are priced at ₱900, with the production sung in Italian and presented with English subtitles. Directed by Oliver Mears and starring acclaimed soprano Ermonela Jaho alongside Giovanni…
Miss Universe Philippines (MUPh) 2026 raises the bar with the launch of its first-ever daily free fan voting experience powered by Maya, the #1 Digital Bank in the Philippines and Official Voting Partner of MUPh 2026. Through the Maya app, pageant fans can conveniently cast votes for their favorite candidates and receive free votes every day, allowing them to consistently show support throughout the competition. This makes fan participation more accessible and rewarding, enabling more Filipinos to actively take part in the journey to the crown. For the first time ever, fans will also be able to participate in live…
After “The Alibi’s” success when it premiered as the number one show on Prime Video Philippines, Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino are turning up the heat with an alternate ending and never-before-seen scenes for the TV version of their mystery-romance series, which will air on Primetime Bida this March. “The Alibi: Ang Buong Katotohanan” will dive deeper into the intriguing love affairs of Stella (Kim) and Vincent (Paulo) and the mystery involving the murder of Walter (Sam Milby), which will lead to shocking plot twists and revelations that were not yet shown on Prime Video. Apart from the intrigue surrounding…
Hotel101 Group, the hospitality arm of DoubleDragon Corporation, celebrates the Lunar New Year and welcomes the Year of the Fire Horse, together with Hotel101 Group E-Commerce Manager Ron Nunez, Hotel101-Fort Hotel Manager Lawrence Valerio, Jinjiang Inn – Makati Hotel Manager Ms. Wesley Ann Go-Sta. Maria, Hotel101 Group General Manager Mr. Charley S. Magabo, Head of Public Relations Mr. Brian Ong, and Senior Sales Manager Nikho Bacar. Hotel101 Group operates Hotel101-Fort, Hotel101-Manila, Jinjiang Inn – Ortigas, Jinjiang Inn – Makati, Jinjiang Inn – Boracay Station 1 and Injap Tower Hotel in Iloilo. More Hotel101 locations are set to open in Davao,…
Fans of the legendary Stevie Wonder are in for a real treat when the show ‘THE WONDER OF STEVIE’ tours the UK throughout 2026. Celebrating the genius of Stevie Wonder throughout his entire career, this 6-piece band features vocalist Noel McCalla (voted one of Britain’s top soul singers – Blues and Soul Magazine), award-winning saxophonist Derek Nash (a member of Jools Holland’s Rhythm and Blues Orchestra since 2004) and a world-class live band. Performing hit after hit, from the dance floor classics ‘I Wish’ and ‘Superstition’ to beautiful arrangements of ‘My Cherie Amour’ and ‘Ribbon in the Sky’, the band…
TP in the Philippines and Globe Telecom recently marked a historic milestone as they celebrated 15 years of strategic partnership. The event, themed “Celebrating a Crystal Partnership: 15 Years of Shared Success,” brought together executives, employees, and community partners for a day of service leadership, recognition, and renewed commitment. The program began by reinforcing TP and Globe’s shared mission of creating positive social impact through a collaboration with the Kythe Foundation to support children facing chronic illnesses. This was followed by a leadership-led plenary session, where milestones from the past 15 years were highlighted, and the path ahead was charted.…
Early recognition is emerging as the front line in the fight against encephalitis, as global health experts highlight the urgent need to identify warning signs sooner to prevent death and lifelong neurological disability ahead of World Encephalitis Day on 22 February. In neurological emergencies, minutes shape survival, recovery, and long-term quality of life. This reality defines encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain where early symptoms often resemble common illness, yet delayed recognition leads to severe disability or death. As World Encephalitis Day approaches, Encephalitis International is drawing attention to the critical gap between first symptoms and accurate diagnosis. To help…
BASE Bahay Foundation (BASE), a non-profit organization dedicated to sustainable building solutions, is proud to announce its role as co-organizer of the Bamboo Housing Challenge. This international design competition, launched in partnership with Bamboo U, a pioneer in bamboo training courses in Bali, and supported by the Hilti Foundation, invites architects, designers, engineers, students, and creative thinkers worldwide to reimagine affordable housing through the lens of bamboo innovation. The winning prototype will be built at full scale in Bali, Indonesia. The Bamboo Housing Challenge asks a vital question: What if a home could be affordable, resilient, beautiful, and made entirely…
More Filipino youth are discovering brands through non-digital formats while Gen X are increasingly finding out about new brands on mobile games and online ads, according to a recent report from the Digital Marketing Association of the Philippines (DMAP). During the association’s first General Membership Meeting at The Atrium at Enderun in Taguig, DMAP President Miko David shared that billboard ads (+30.8%) and word of mouth (+22.4%) saw a surge among Filipinos aged 16 to 24 years old for brand discovery. Similarly, ads on mobile games (+45.4%) and search engine queries (+37.2%) have seen an exponential growth for brand discovery…
Girl and child rights organizations Plan International Pilipinas and Consuelo Foundation warned of escalating artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled online abuse targeting children, as they convene lawmakers, tech companies, youth leaders, and civil society groups at a Safer Internet Day Celebration on February 24, 2026. The groups flagged the rapid proliferation of AI tools capable of generating hyper-realistic images, videos, and voice recordings, which are increasingly being weaponized to exploit, harass, and extort children online. These include AI-generated sexual images, “deepfake” content, impersonation scams, and grooming tactics that are more difficult for parents and authorities to detect. “We are facing a reality…
Today, Brooklyn legends They Might Be Giants proudly announce the arrival of their highly anticipated new LP, “The World Is to Dig”. The 18-song album arrives April 14 in all formats at TMBGshop.com and on streaming services; plus an exclusive 180-gram vinyl color variant will be available at indie retail shops on April 17. This is the band’s first full-length album since 2021’s Grammy-nominated “BOOK”, and the project blends sharp songwriting and bold experimentation into a refreshingly original collection. The album’s lead single, “Wu-Tang,” is out now. While the song’s lyrics celebrate the power of Wu-Tang Clan over a fan…
LG Electronics (LG) will be showcasing its new home robot, LG CLOiD, for the first time at CES 2026, held in Las Vegas from January 6-9. Representing LG’s continued progress in home robotics, LG CLOiD is designed to perform a wide range of indoor household tasks, enhancing everyday convenience and improving quality of life by making home management more efficient and intuitive. Positioned as a home assistant, LG CLOiD embodies LG’s vision of the “Zero Labor Home, Makes Quality Time” – a future where technology meaningfully reduces the burden of daily chores, allowing customers to focus more on the people…
Chinese New Year marks a season of fresh beginnings and good fortune. This February, OPPO brings the festive spirit to its Service Centers nationwide with a special promotion that rewards loyal customers and makes device care more rewarding. From February 16 to 22, 2026, customers who avail of out-of-warranty repair services at any OPPO Service Center nationwide will automatically qualify for the OPPO Chinese New Year Lucky Draw. After their device repair is completed, customers can pick a red envelope and instantly receive a prize. Customers with a repair cost of PHP1,500 below are eligible for Minor prizes such as:…
Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, successfully delivered over 20,000 pounds of hot air balloons and drones from Asia, Canada, Europe, Latin America, and the United States for the 26th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (PIHABF). This year’s event, themed “A Weekend of Everything that Flies” took place from February 13 to 15, 2026, at New Clark City in Tarlac. “The Hot Air Balloon Fiesta is all about imagination taking flight, and we’re proud that FedEx helped make that magic possible,” said Maribeth Espinosa, managing director, FedEx Philippines. “Our global network, specialized freight…
Days move fast. For daily commuters, they are a constant juggle—beating the rush, staying on schedule, and making sure you get from home to work as quickly as possible.Which is why nothing spikes commuter stress like realizing you’re low on balance—right when you’re already in line, already late, and already surrounded by equally rushed strangers. Suddenly, it’s a scramble: searching for a top-up station, queuing behind others, or dealing with reloading machines that seem to break only during peak hours or even the ticket booths where card top-up lines merge with single-journey ticket purchases. In the middle of rush hour,…