The newly-opened Proscenium Theater at the Rockwell marks a new era of live performances in the Philippines with its inaugural concert, the MaestroClass Concert Series, featuring the timeless songs of National Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab, along with the celebrated voices of Concert King Martin Nievera, Asia’s Nightingale Lani Misalucha, and the Ryan Cayabyab Singers (RCS).

Flair Pop-Up, a fashion and lifestyle pop-up, makes a comeback this month starting this weekend, from November 14-16 and November 21-23 at The Fifth at Rockwell.

In a recent release, Luxury Maison translates its signature writing experience for the digital world with the Montblanc Digital Paper, extending the Maison’s writing culture mastery to a digital ecosystem.

“Joy is shared with every connection”. Starbucks once again releases their annual Traditions collection for the incoming year, with a theme of inviting joy with the upcoming festivities best enjoyed through their newest merch collection, taking upon warmer hues to illustrate that sense of community that has been celebrating the holiday tradition for 23 years.

In today’s ever-evolving world, where a fast-paced life brings constant noise and shifting perspectives, inspiration becomes a choice. Amid the overflow of images, trends, and voices, the real challenge is not just to see but to notice what matters. Samsung recognizes this reality. With the launch of the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra, the global tech powerhouse encourages creators to rediscover their focus and creativity through technology that moves at their pace. Touted as Samsung’s most intelligent tablet yet, notably it’s the thinnest, most powerful Galaxy Tab ever built—designed for those who balance work, play, and purpose in one continuous flow.

Framed by the warmth and wonder of the season, “Gift Joy” captures the essence of connection, craft, and care that define TUMI in a celebration of thoughtful giving and enduring design.

It’s yet another journey into the Upside Down as Stranger Things draws us closer and closer to its final season. With the heightening conflicts towards the battle with monsters and villains, the scariest antagonist of all might not be Vecna – but rather time. Stranger Things, among many of its contemporaries, is the subject of recent debates of how recent shows face issues where young actors dramatically change appearances and in many of these cases, age is not just a number.

In a time of "obvious" spook fest go-to's in cinemas and on classics you can stream, here's a rundown of true crime documentaries that will undoubtedly give you the chills and remind you that there are more terrifying things in real life than ghosts and other supernatural beings, a refreshing change from the typical horror films that are seen every Halloween.

Imagine a young kid in the 1990s, on an All Souls' and All Saints' Day break pre-Internet and social media, and you are forced to gather with your siblings or your playmates in front of the television screen to watch Noli De Castro narrate part documentary and part dramatization (all hail Lilia Cuntapay) of classic Filipino horror lores? They don't do it like this anymore.

Following a nationwide call for auditions, the classic Filipino cinema barkada finds new and emerging, young faces to complete the characters of the upcoming stage adaptation of “Bagets The Musical”.

A short video from fan meet and greet has once again placed volleyball star Denden Lazaro-Revilla at the center of an online storm with a moment so ordinary, yet one that quickly became a symbol for everything people expect from the famous and admired. What followed was a flood of reactions, debates, and defenses that went beyond one person’s attitude. The conversation became about how easily kindness is demanded, how boundaries are misunderstood, and how a single gesture—or the lack of it—can reveal what people truly value when admiration meets reality.

Floodwater left more than debris behind — it exposed a system long eroded by corruption. The billions of pesos poured into flood control projects tell a story of betrayal. What was meant to keep people safe became another monument to greed. A month after the outrage, the noise has started to fade. The same officials promise justice, yet no charges or change. In a country where every scandal feels recycled, the real danger isn’t just greed — it’s forgetting. This is a story about the cost of remembering, and the price we pay every time we stop seeking accountability.

When 'Dreamboi' and 'Haplos sa Hangin' were nearly barred from public screening, it revealed how power continues to dictate what art is allowed to say and who is permitted to speak. These films, born from honesty and discomfort, challenge the limits of what is considered acceptable and ask why visibility is still treated as danger. In a country where creators continue to fight for space and audiences have learned to choose for themselves, the MTRCB’s decisions expose how fragile our idea of freedom truly is. What began as a question of ratings has become a test of how much truth and creativity we are willing to let through the screen.

YouTube reaffirmed its undeniable position as the “new TV” in the Philippines, continuing the momentum that began a few years ago, achieved by driving not only national reach but also deep engagement in provincial regions and areas outside Metro Manila, where digital adoption continues to accelerate.

Style and culture purveyor, Vans, banks on its long-standing design ethos and announces an elevated, refined lifestyle collection of footwear and apparel.

As 2025 nears its final bow, the Philippine theater scene is a reminder that there is a space for thought-provoking narratives, whimsical perspectives, and transformation. These productions you can check out on the last stretch of the year are more than just stories–they are experiences that mirror our realities, challenge our beliefs, and stir our souls. So, before the curtain falls, grab your tickets, open your hearts, and let the magic of theater carry you into a new year filled with even more powerful performances.