As we reach the final days of Pride Month, celebrated differently this year, we zoom in on the evolved sensibilities of prominent fashion photographer BJ Pascual as he steps from behind the lens to the forefront, embracing the perks and pitfalls of his now very public persona. As he navigates his newfound sense of conviction using a platform that reaches his army of supporters, we go beyond his celebrity--transcending from a talked-about wunderkind into an advocate and a person of influence with an undeterred voice raring to make a lasting statement.

Given today’s uncertain times, we need to be able to give our skin the germ protection it deserves. In a breakthrough release, Safeguard Gentle Micellar Face and Body Cleanser has since been released so people with sensitive will no longer need to compromise between getting gentle skin care and germ protection for the face and body.

In order to help children keep their hopes for receiving a proper education alive, Unilever has once again teamed up with Lazada for its Shop2Give Hope sale, in support of UNICEF Philippines’ education-related programs to enable 800,000 students get back to learning.

In an announcement made in June, OYO Hotels & Homes rolls out its "Sanitized Stays" campaign in the Philippines. Under the initiative, OYO seeks to implement comprehensive hygiene protocols in an effort to step up vigilant measures pre- and post-check-in and throughout its customer journey, to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Before Pride Month draws to a close, while staying home serves as a stark contrast to the grand shebangs of years before, you can still celebrate your community by looking back and supporting these reality TV stars who helped push boundaries for representation in the past two decades.

Gatorade Ion, takes a step further in promoting the important reminder on hydration to all Filipinos as it officially welcomed popular young, Filipino actress, and host Kathryn Bernardo to its ranks as its newest brand ambassador.

With the release of its first episode on Independence Day, June 12, Chasing Sunsets has set out to create a platform that leads the charge in tackling representation of every spectrum of the LGBTQIA+ community in media--particularly the importance of affording the same visibility for lesbians, among other genders to people.

In celebration of Pride Month, the show just aired a two-part episode that focused on queer representation in mass media. The discussion brought together artists who have portrayed LGBTQIA+ characters on screen, including Tom Rodriguez, Glaiza de Castro and Rhian Ramos, comedian Divine Tetay and director and veteran actor Ricky Davao.

In light of the ongoing health crisis, underserved communities in far-flung areas in Pampanga received much-needed support from the PLDT-Smart Foundation (PSF) through grocery packs and PPE donations in Angeles City and San Fernando, Pampanga.

Recently, well-loved Disney characters and cast members welcomed guests back as the gates of Hong Kong Disneyland reopened. The world-famous resort introduced a number of enhanced health and safety measures, as well as social distancing guidelines, in response to the call for practices in the new normal, for guests to continue to #BelieveInMagic and embark on their magical journey.

In these trying times, as we face more challenges brought about by the unprecedented situation, Filipinos have gone above and beyond to help one another. To help the country on the ongoing COVID-19 crisis through the simple but integral act of handwashing, Safeguard declares its ambition towards a vision of a SAFE Philippines.

Just last month, in the midst of the government-mandated community quarantine, six-member young and independent collective Gil and the Axe Gang shared a live-in-studio version of an earlier released single, "Crazy".

Yes! It's coming! In a recent announcement, SAMSUNG Philippines is officially bringing the Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition and it will be up for pre-order starting this week! The device will then be available through mobile device provider's official online store.

Netflix has recently collaborated with five talented Filipino drag queens to transform into their favorite Netflix characters, head to toe. In a special video, the global streaming platform tapped queens from local and international performing circuit, Min Ortiz, Vinas DeLuxe, Dee Dee Holliday, Marina Summers, and Brigiding Gigi.

Hyun Bin, beloved to Filipinos thanks to his well-known roles in hit series such as Crash Landing On You and classic, My Name Is Kim Sam-soon, was tapped to headline the recently unveiled “Simple. Smart Ako” campaign through a high-octane commercial where the 37-year-old actor is seen riding a speeding sports car evoking Smart’s blazing-fast and widely-available mobile internet. And, true to the brand's promise of keeping up with the Hyun Bin Phenomenon, a second commercial will be released soon.

Hong Kong R&B artist Gareth.T has just dropped his first single via Singapore-based indie label Umami Records, with the song, ‘best me i can’. The smooth R&B song filled boasts of lush harmonies and soulful grooves, about making the most of our short lives, and always striving to be the best version of ourselves.