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iQiyi original K-series Jirisan is starred by Gianna Jun and Ju Ji-hoon, and created by director Lee Eung-bok (Descendants of The Sun, Guardian: The Lonely and Great God) and writer Kim Eun-hee (Signal, Kingdom). The series was announced today (September 16th) to simulcast with Korea exclusively on iQiyi worldwide in October. Jirisan’s latest poster reveal sees Jun, playing a national park ranger, walks into a forest engulfed in flames. In the mountains like Jirisan, crises come from downpours, floods, and fires. She has to take risks and rescue victims out at the frontline. The tagline on the poster also lists…

In a time when we hear a lot of stories about losses and failures due to the coronavirus, it’s always so inspiring to know that there are ideas, passion projects, and businesses that were born and are thriving in the midst of this pandemic. The ‘new normal’ way of living has taught businesses to adapt via going digital, offering essential goods and services, and giving people delivery options for their safety. Ken Gozun and his sister, Katherine, did all that. After losing his job in Manila, Ken went back to his hometown, Sto. Tomas, Pampanga. He couldn’t just sit and…

It is no surprise that gaming is all the rage. With video games as the ultimate source of social interaction, people are searching for devices that can deliver high-performance and immersive gaming experiences. Today, Lenovo Legion introduces the latest generation of new-battle ready lineup devices with the hottest gaming features, cooler thermals and artificial intelligence (AI) to auto enable seamless gaming. In addition, customers can count on integrated machine learning to elevate gameplay settings and framerates to pro levels. No matter where you’re at on your gaming journey, you’ll love the stylish on the outside and savage on the inside…

Fresh off his MTV VMA win for VIDEO OF THE YEAR and his show-stopping Met Gala debut, global phenomenon and Grammy Award winning artist Lil Nas X has at last released his debut album MONTERO via Columbia Records today. The 15-track album was executive produced by Take A Daytrip and features tracks with Doja Cat, Elton John, Jack Harlow, Megan Thee Stallion and Miley Cyrus. Upon its release, MONTERO received overwhelmingly positive review from music critics. USA Today calls the album “an honest portrait of Lil Nas X at 22,” and praises the A lister’s “willingness to dabble in unadulterated…

Start the holiday season early with special treats, as global smart device brand OPPO offers exciting freebies, bundles, and discounts on your favorite and latest OPPO products from A and Reno Series smartphones to IoT devices starting September 17 until October 3, 2021. Such a great way to welcome ber-months with sweeter deals. “We love how the Filipinos embrace the spirit of Christmas early from the beginning of ber-months, thus we are offering great deals to make it even sweeter as they enjoy the latest and best-selling OPPO products from smartphones to IoT devices, and more,” shared OPPO Philippines Vice…

Bring Me The Horizon continue the carefully executed next phase of their highly successful EP series with the launch of a new single entitled ‘DiE4u’, which is part of the second phase of the POST HUMAN EP campaign. Listen HERE The new single, which is out 16th September Via RCA is another perfectly crafted Future Emo masterpiece by the Sheffield five-piece and comes with a video, shot in Kiev and directed by frontman Oli Sykes. It was recorded remotely during the pandemic with Oli stuck in Brazil and Jordan in the UK. Oli adds “DiE4u is a song about toxic…

With more Filipinos living in Metro Manila shifting to the usage of bikes as their preferred transportation method, and with more pedestrians in Pasig City, Ortigas Land has teamed up with the local government of Pasig City to introduce a pedestrian-friendly intersection located along Shaw Boulevard, between Capitol Commons and Barangay Kapitolyo. Improving the pedestrian experience As the location of the intersection is surrounded by residential communities, the new infrastructure introduces features that promote a safe environment for pedestrians and cyclists including improved walkways, a pedestrian safety island, and improved bike features. Premier property developer, Ortigas Land, has ensured walkways…

With the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of Filipinos continue to battle the threat of staying outdoors and the risks that come with it. Frontliners have went above and beyond with their public service, making sure that our lives continue, despite the lack of movement outside our homes. Edison Awa, a 31-year-old J&T delivery rider continues to work outside for his family, despite the risks that he might encounter. “Ako ay kumakayod para sa aking pamilya. Kahit mahirap ang buhay, lalo na ngayon na may banta ng COVID-19 sa ating kapaligiran, pilit ako lumalaban para sa aking pamilya. Sila ang inspirasyon ko…

Wizards of the Coast will be releasing Innistrad: Midnight Hunt, the newest set for the world’s oldest and best trading card game, Magic: The Gathering (MTG). Revelling in Gothic horror and the introduction of powerful new Werewolves, Midnight Hunt releases on tabletop on 24 September 2021. The card theme returns to the world of Innistrad, MTG’s fan-favorite Gothic horror setting, which first made its debut in 2011. The immersive artwork on the cards illustrates the conflict between humans and supernatural threats, in a world where werewolves, vampires, ghosts, and zombies rule the night, while humans do their best to survive.…

Stay safe at home and stock up on your essentials by ordering your groceries and having them delivered in as fast as twenty minutes to your doorstep with pandamart. Choose from the wide array of items to fill your pantry, beauty, and home aid needs and order them with just a few taps on the app. Get your fresh items and other ingredients without any hassle so you can plan your daily meals ahead or when you suddenly run out. You can also order your stash of snacks for the weekend or make sure that you don’t run out of…

The Emmys®, the biggest name in television entertainment awards, announced their nominees for 2021 earlier in the year, and in just a few days, the winning titles to take home the prestigious award will be announced. HBO and HBO Max Originals bagged an impressive 130 nominations for hits such as Lovecraft Country, Mare of Easttown, and The Flight Attendant, to name a few. Indulge in these titles and more on HBO GO with the spectacular home entertainment experience from Samsung. Purchase select Samsung TVs and get a 6-month subscription to the streaming platform. Here’s how Samsung enables the best cinematic…

Ogilvy UK Vice Chairman and Founder of the Ogilvy Behavioral Science practice Rory Sutherland is set to speak on “BS” (that’s Behavioral Science) at this year’s IMMAP DigiCon 2021, themed “Digital is the New Pop,” which will be held virtually from October 11-15, 2021. (Register today at https://www.digicon.com.ph/) Ogilvy’s Behavioral Science Practice creatively applies the insights of contemporary behavioral science to diagnose, create and validate ‘Unseen Opportunities’ and to create giant impact. Be it tasked with improving the security of Europe’s busiest airports, changing how people interact with the world’s most popular social media, or leading sustainability projects across the…

As the September 30 voter registration draws closer, Star Magic artists went full blast on social media to encourage Filipinos to register and vote for the 2022 elections as ambassadors of the voter registration campaign of Bayan Mo, iPatrol Mo (BMPM) and ABS-CBN. On Tiktok, Edward Barber, Anji Salvacion, and Heaven Peralejo unleashed their creativity by sharing important information on voter registration requirements and where to register. Pepe Herrera on the other hand, showed his followers how fast and easy Comelec’s voter registration process is by posting a video on his social media account. Aya Fernandez and Robi Domingo also…

ABS-CBN Entertainment will produce the local adaptation of South Korean thriller drama “Flower of Evil” after acquiring the rights from content production companies CJ ENM Co., Ltd. and Studio Dragon Corporation to adapt the hit series for Filipino viewers. The Philippine version will feature multi-awarded actors Piolo Pascual and Lovi Poe in the lead roles as husband and wife, who were originally played by Lee Joon Gi and Moon Chae Won. An irresistible mix of drama, romance, thrill, and action, “Flower of Evil” follows a man who changes his identity in order to hide his dark past, successfully maintaining his…

Absolute Performer Sam Concepcion evokes the high energy and adrenaline rush from doing live shows in his newest single marked with thumping beat and fun melody, “Nonstop.” His self-penned single under Tarsier Records is a collaboration with label head and mainstay producer Moophs, who shared that they worked on the upbeat pop track over eight sessions nearly two years ago. “We created this in 2019 at a time when he was doing lots of shows, so it came from that kind of energy,” Moophs said. The “Nonstop” producer also revealed that Sam was hesitant to release the song at first…

LA Comedy Live presents The Expat Comedy Show — the first-ever LIVE comedy show this year to bring 6 expat comedians into one stage. The show will happen on Sunday, 24 October 2021, 8pm at the Esplanade Concert Hall. With the fusion of new material and greatest hits from 6 of our best imported laughs — featuring Deepak Chandran (Indian); Orion Perez (Filipino); Liam McDonald (Canadian); Artur Akhmetzyanov (Russian); Matt Chalmers (British); and Sarah Peng (Chinese). Expect a hilarious, good laugh-out-loud fun as the comedians cover topics on living in HDB or tetris-like houses, fines, fines and more fines, relationship…