The Manila Hotel Welcomes the Holidays with its Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

The Manila Hotel ushered in the most festive time of the year with its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, transforming its Grand Lobby into a radiant showcase of Filipino holiday traditions. This year’s theme, Pasko sa Nayon, captured the warmth and nostalgia of a traditional Filipino Christmas, drawing guests and members of the media to a heartwarming afternoon of festivity and holiday splendor.

The hotel’s magnificent Christmas Tree, adorned with handcrafted ornaments, stood as the centerpiece of the celebration. Designed by The Manila Hotel’s Social Director and Design Consultant, Rachy Cuna, the décor pays homage to Filipino craftsmanship through intricate accents such as woven baskets, horse figures, and large puso ornaments inspired by the traditional hanging rice wrapped in woven coconut leaves. Dressed in rich hues of red, gold, and green, the display radiates both grandeur and cultural pride, hallmarks of The Manila Hotel’s enduring elegance.

Piso Sale Alert: Get Water-Resistant AI Phone HONOR X7d For Just One Peso this 11.11 Sale!

What? HONOR X7d for just one peso this 11.11! 

Global AI device ecosystem company HONOR Philippines just recently launched its all-new HONOR X7d, and now they’re giving it away for just one peso this Shopee 11.11 Mega Pamasko Sale!  

“This is not a drill! You can get HONOR X7d for just one peso this 11.11! This is a very sweet surprise for our HONOR fans around the country. We positioned HONOR X7d as a durable entry-level phone showcasing comprehensive drop protection with prestigious SGS Premium Performance Certification of Drop & Crush Resistance and to get it for just one peso, that’s the best deal our HONOR fans can ever get,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng. 

Beko shares the perfect practical gift for a harmonious home this Christmas

What do you look forward to this Christmas? 

Whether it’s the sumptuous feast at Noche Buena or the gifts to unwrap under the tree, Christmas is a special occasion that fills the home with love and warmth. 

As families prepare for the season of giving, Beko, from the No. 1 Large Home Appliance brand from Europe, is here to help you look for practical gift ideas that bring daily convenience. This year, send your love with smart, durable appliances designed for the modern Filipino home:

Filipino band the vowels they orbit speaks the language of longing in new EP, gusto ko lang maalala

The third EP offers a soft yet striking reminder that while moments fade, the feelings they leave behind stays forever

Filipino indie pop outfit the vowels they orbit (tvto) return with their third EP, gusto ko lang maalala—a delicate and nuanced exploration of love and loss, nostalgia, and remembering. 

Following their sophomore release, tuloy tuloy tuloy!, which chronicled moments and survival amid the pandemic years, gusto ko lang maalala embraces reflection. It leans to the bittersweet nature of remembering: the realization that as time moves forward, what we once held dear and near can only be revised in fragments.

MANUAL REVIEWS: Bugonia - Is It Really Conspiracy?

Here is another collaboration film for Emma Stone and director Yorgos Lanthimos which has an interesting take of a South Korean film called “Save the Green Planet!” by Jang Joon-hwan. Bugonia as a dark comedy film has thrill embedded in the words and actions of the characters which keeps you guessing if they are right or wrong. 

Jesse Plemons as Teddy Gatz indeed got my attention with their interactions and predicaments as the film progresses. The art film aesthetic of Yorgos gives its signature and makes it feel that it was different from the adapted film. The twists and dialogue are made impactful with the underlying social commentaries that we relate and react to.

PalawanPay and UP Fighting Maroons Extend Partnership for Growth

PalawanPay renewed its commitment to the UP Fighting Maroons, highlighting partnership and shared purpose in their pursuit of excellence.

PalawanPay, the e-wallet arm of the Palawan Group of Companies, proudly renewed its commitment to the UP Fighting Maroons, reinforcing its role as a steadfast partner in the team’s continued journey toward victory and growth. This renewed alliance reflects PalawanPay’s deep belief in the values of perseverance, teamwork, and discipline that the Maroons embody, qualities that align with the brand’s mission to empower hardworking Filipinos. The partnership was further highlighted through the ceremonial UP x PalawanPay shirt giving, a meaningful gesture symbolizing unity and shared purpose.

HONOR Supports Boys Night Out's Farewell Run, Here's How You Can Win Tickets

Your Favorite radio talk show is coming to an end! 

Leading AI smart devices provider HONOR Philippines announced its support for the all-time favorite radio talk show Boys Night Out as it hosts its “Last Night Out” on November 10.

"It is indeed the end of an era. Most of us Filipinos grew up listening to Boys Night Out and we want to show support to their last run. We acknowledge their impact and influence on the society and it’s just right to give back,” said Stephen Cheng, HONOR Philippines’ Vice President.

Sony Pictures Announces Mia Mckenna-Bruce, Saoirse Ronan, Anna Sawai, And Aimee Lou Wood To Star In Sam Mendes’ The Beatles — A Four-Film Cinematic Event

BAFTA winner Mia McKenna-Bruce, Four-time Academy Award Nominee and Golden Globe Award winner Saoirse Ronan, Emmy and Golden Globe Award winning Anna Sawai, and Emmy Award nominee and BAFTA TV winner Aimee Lou Wood are confirmed to star in Sony Pictures, Sam Mendes, and Neal Street’s The Beatles — A Four-Film Cinematic Event.

McKenna-Bruce will star as Maureen (Cox) Starkey, Ronan as Linda (Eastman) McCartney, Sawai as Yoko Ono, and Wood as Pattie Boyd.

“Maureen, Linda, Yoko and Pattie are four fascinating and unique figures in their own right - and I’m thrilled that we’ve managed to persuade four of the most talented women working in film today to join this amazing adventure,” said Mendes.

Maureen Cox (Mia McKenna-Bruce) was an early fan of The Beatles who met Ringo Starr at the Cavern Club in 1962. Their romance blossomed quickly, they married in 1965 and had three children together. 

Linda Eastman (Saoirse Ronan) was a celebrated photographer when she met Paul McCartney in 1967. There was an instant attraction and McCartney later said, ‘The first time I saw her, I just knew’.  

John Lennon first met the Japanese artist Yoko Ono (Anna Sawai) at a London exhibition of her work. Although Lennon was married at the time, he was immediately intrigued by Yoko, and the two eventually became inseparable creative partners for the rest of his life.  

The hunt begins in “Predator: Badlands” – now showing in cinemas nationwide!

(L-R) Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi as Thia and Dek in 20th Century Studios' PREDATOR: BADLANDS. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2022 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

20th Century Studios brings a new chapter to the thrilling, action-packed Predator franchise with the release of “Predator: Badlands” in cinemas starting November 5, 2025. 

Good Hair Day, Every Day: Laifen Officially Arrives in the Philippines, Setting a New Standard for Smart Hair Drying

Laifen brings next-generation haircare to the Philippines with its first-ever lineup of hair dryers, delivering ultra-fast drying without excessive heat for smoother, healthier results

Renowned for engineering breakthroughs and a minimalist approach to personal care, global innovator Laifen arrives in the Philippines with solutions designed for faster, smarter, and gentler hair styling. 

Since its founding in 2019, the brand has combined precision engineering with user-focused design to create high-performance tools that have reached over 20 million users worldwide as of early 2025. Marking its official Philippine debut, Laifen brings its acclaimed technology to local consumers, helping them achieve professional-level results at home.