From Breakthrough and Success: HONOR Philippines Expands as Growth Soars in Just Three Years

From Breakthrough and Success: HONOR Philippines Expands as Growth Soars in Just Three Years 

Marking a milestone of continued innovation and resilience, HONOR Philippines celebrates rapid growth with a new office expansion, solidifying its stronghold in the local tech industry. 

The innovative breakthrough event was spearheaded by the executive and leadership team of HONOR Philippines: Mr. Tom Yuan, Retail Sales Director; Mr. Sean Yuan, Country Manager; and Mr. Stephen Cheng, Vice President.  

Coming Soon: Shanti Dope’s “Sex Tape”

Shanti Dope is turning up the heat with the upcoming music video for his track “Sex Tape” — and yes, it’s exactly what you’re thinking. Since its release in October 2024, the song has racked up over 2 million streams worldwide, enticing fans with its bold vibe. Now, Shanti Dope is ready to bring the track to life with a provocative, boundary-pushing visual that’s as daring as the title itself.

Get ready for a “Sex Tape” that truly lives up to its name. Stay tuned, because this is one drop you won’t want to miss.

“Bon Appétit, Your Majesty” Tops the Global Netflix Charts with Finale Approaching

Two weeks ahead of its grand finale, the K-Romance culinary spectacle continues to soar, fueled by fan love and mounting anticipation for what’s next.

Netflix’s hit K-Romantic comedy “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty” has ascended to #1 on the Global Netflix Non-English TV chart this week, with four episodes left until its finale. International audiences are responding in force, making it one of the most-talked-about K- series in recent memory.

Exit 8 - Survive By Spotting The Difference

Based on the game of the same title from Kotake Create, Exit 8 is a Japanese horror film that takes place in the eerie underground station halls which is already nightmare fuel for many. The protagonist is trapped in an infinite loop unless he finds the real Exit 8. 

The condition states to see the anomalies to progress, and the journey to get there might seem repetitive yet builds up the tension and the uncertainty of the horrors that lie in the next hall. Anything can happen like creepy walking people, abnormalities in positions and designs, supernatural phenomenon, and more that makes it hard to predict what happens next.

The cast is minimal yet the scare is huge and banks on the actions that can result to things that are indeed an anomaly in reality. As someone with somewhat similar experience with the subways of Japan, brings memories and the makes it more intense with the chilling feeling of being alone and walking into a void I cannot escape.

Unlock Productivity in Style with the All-New HONOR Pad 10, Priced at Php 17,999!

Buy HONOR Pad 10 for only Php 17,999 with FREE Smart Keyboard 

Global technology brand HONOR announced the launch of the HONOR Pad 10, an exciting new addition to its innovative tablet lineup. Featuring a breathtaking 2.5K HONOR Eye Comfort Display, powered by the advanced Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 Chipset, and equipped with a robust 10100mAh High Energy-dense Battery, the HONOR Pad 10 is designed to deliver an exceptional user experience with unparalleled performance and comfort. 

Japanese Block Buster Coming To The Philippines Cinemas This Week.

Exit 8 is the movie adaptation of the horror stimulation game that received an 8 minutes standing ovation during the 2025 Cannes Films Festival. In Japan, the movie earned 15 Million USD in Box Office after 11 days. The movie will be released exclusively in SM Cinemas on September 17. 

Based on the global hit eponymous video game created by KOTAKE CREATE. A man trapped in an endless sterile subway passageway sets out to find Exit 8. The rules of his quest are simple: do not overlook anything out of the ordinary. If you discover an anomaly, turn back immediately. If you don’t, carry on. Then leave from Exit 8. But even a single oversight will send him back to the beginning. Will he ever reach his goal and escape this infinite corridor?

STAYING TRUE TO TO THE ORIGIN 

The movie is praised for staying true to its origin with the perfect castings. This is the second movie directed by Genki Kawamura, who was eager to create a movie that blur the boundaries between dream and reality, space and time, and was captivated by the Indie game title “Exit 8”. The leading casts were selected from auditions whose merits are already recognized by audiences worldwide. 

Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Kevin Kline are an eccentric duo in “A Big Bold Beautiful Journey” in PH cinemas Sept 17

Every journey has a beginning, and the beginning of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey is a car rental agency run by a strange cashier and a mechanic, played by Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Kevin Kline respectively. The odd pair offers character David (Colin Farrell) a 1994 Saturn GL, a car way past its prime, insistent upon adding a retro GPS with the package. It’s this vehicle that propels David, joined by Sarah (Margot Robbie), a stranger he met at a mutual friend’s wedding, on A Big Bold Beautiful Journey.

Watch the newest featurette here: https://youtu.be/mrBGb2fmxIQ

Zoë Kravitz is more than meets the eye as Yvonne in “Caught Stealing”

Now in PH cinemas

For director Darren Aronofsky, the chemistry between his two leads Austin Butler and Zoë Kravitz in crime thriller Caught Stealing is electric. “Hank (Austin Butler) is madly in the throes of a new relationship with Yvonne (Zoë Kravitz),” says Aronofsky. “They have a very exciting passionate love affair that feels like it's about to get to a more serious place.” 

Zoë Kravitz adds that other than their sizzling romance, her character Yvonne, who is an EMT, comes from a place of genuine care and concern for Hank.  “Yvonne’s an empathetic person,” Kravitz says. “I think she likes to take care of people, including Hank. She doesn’t do the best job, but she tries.”

Kontrabida Academy - Embracing Our Villain Era

What seems to be the most overused plot in TV and movies is what made Kontrabida Academy fun and entertaining in its run. We all know the dynamics of bidas and kontrabidas and how they make the story interesting, and it sometimes also shows in reality with our own heroes and villains in our lives. 

Barbie and Eugene paired with the most iconic villains of many generations is celebrated as an institution in this film. Being too good does have its limits and will definitely bring out the pent up badness in everyone. Chris Martinez indeed is a master in terms of campy comedy with a touch of sci-fi. And it also jabs in some commentary on the entertainment industry on taking new risks or sticking to the formula that they think still works. 

Kontrabida Academy was indeed a delightful surprise and I would think a spin off can also be possible to extend to more iconic Pinoy villains.

Kontrabida Academy  is now streaming on Netflix.



Manila Symphony Orchestra's Dancing with Tchaikovsky all set on Sept. 27

Presented by the MSO Foundation Inc. and Standard Insurance, in partnership with EastWest Bank, Tchaikovsky’s timeless melodies come to life in this concert,  featuring the Festival Coronation March, Rococo Variations for Cello and  Orchestra, and a suite from the ballet Sleeping Beauty. MSJO-Standard Insurance  scholar and cello prodigy Damodar Das Castillo will join guest conductor  Alexander Vikulov for this evening of Russian Romanticism.