By Aira Miranda Keeping a straight face may sound simple, but it becomes a different challenge when surrounded by some of the Philippines’ most recognizable comedians. That was the premise behind Prime Video’s launch event for LOL: Last One Laughing Philippines Season 2, which turned Space at One Ayala in Manila into a...

By Aira Miranda Skaters in Halloween costumes took to the ice at SM Mall of Asia from October 16 to 18 for the SM Skating Halloween Cup 2026, a three-day competition featuring performances, themed routines, and friendly competition. Now in its second year, the event joined the 2026 ISI Asia Championship Series for the first t...

For people recovering from trauma, support can take many forms. Through trained therapy dogs and carefully guided interactions, a new Philippine initiative aims to explore how the human-animal bond can complement care for survivors and the people who support them. Brave Tails, a program developed by the Philippine Human-Animal Bond Ins...

Filipinos looking for a new addition to their fruit basket can now get a taste of Korea, as premium Korean grapes officially enter the Philippine market following nearly two decades of quarantine negotiations. The Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (aT) marked the milestone with the Korean Premium Grape Launching Show on...

BGC diners will soon have another Japanese dining spot to add to their list as TORIKIZOKU prepares to open its first Philippine restaurant at Serendra on October 12, 2026. Founded in Osaka in 1985, TORIKIZOKU has grown to more than 600 locations across Japan, building its name around freshly grilled chicken skewers, carefully selected ...

UNIQLO: C returns for Fall/Winter 2026 with a collection centered on comfortable fabrics, relaxed proportions and practical layering for the cooler months. Launching in the Philippines on September 25, the latest collection from British designer and UNIQLO Creative Director Clare Waight Keller follows the theme “Precision of Soft...

From keeping calls clear on a busy commute to preventing a phone from heating up while charging, Anker is putting everyday usability at the center of its latest innovations. Following its global unveiling at IFA, Anker introduced “Ultimate, Unified: Anker” in the Philippines on September 22, marking a new chapter for the te...

For Filipinos undergoing dialysis, treatment can shape much of everyday life, from repeated trips to dialysis centers and mounting expenses to hours devoted to care. Two young Filipino innovators are hoping to make part of that experience easier to manage at home. University of the Philippines Diliman graduates Andrew Jacob Buensalido ...

What if the devices that power your day, entertain you, protect your home, and even help you sleep could all work toward the same vision? Anker Innovations is moving closer to that idea as it brings its five consumer technology brands under one name: Anker. Announced on September 4, the global technology company said the shift reflects...

What happens when a sound born from the streets of Davao meets contemporary hip-hop and streetwear? OXGN explores that intersection in “The Final Round,” its latest 2026 campaign, which puts budots, movement and Filipino street culture at the center of its newest collection. The campaign pays tribute to budots pioneer ...

City life rarely follows a fixed schedule. A typical day can move from a morning commute to a long day at work, an unexpected change in plans, and an evening out, often requiring an outfit that can keep up without requiring a complete wardrobe change. That idea of adaptability sits at the heart of UNIQLO’s 2026 Fall/Winter collec...

Love, betrayal and sacrifice take center stage as Ballet Manila brings its PRIMA Season to a dramatic close with Marius Petipa’s La Bayadère, a rare full-length staging of the classical ballet at the Aliw Theater on August 14 at 8 p.m., and August 15 and 16 at 5 p.m. Set in ancient India, the story follows Nikiya, a temple...

Viu has unveiled the first teaser for its upcoming suspense thriller kiDnap GAME, offering audiences an early glimpse of an ambitious pan-Asian production that brings together some of the region's biggest stars. Set to premiere in the fourth quarter of 2026, the series marks a rare collaboration featuring acclaimed actors from across Asia, i...

League of Legends: Wild Rift is celebrating its sixth anniversary with one of its biggest update cycles yet, bringing a mix of gameplay improvements, nostalgic content, and community-focused events that aim to welcome both longtime fans and new players back to the Rift. Since the release of Patch 7.2 on July 6, Riot Games has rolled ou...

A new regional study found that Southeast Asian consumers place the highest trust in online banking and digital payment services but are also the quickest to stop using them after serious security or service failures. The Southeast Asia Consumer Tech Trust Score, released by Vero and Kadence International, surveyed more than 3,000 cons...