In its continuing aim to cultivate learning through its online platform, PETA (Philippine Educational Theater Association) makes full use of its reach on a more global audience this July.

Global tech provider, SAMSUNG, officially launches the new Galaxy Tab S6 Lite and is now officially available nationwide. Released in the midst of the community quarantine, the new device empowers users to turn ideas into action with the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite’s precise and ergonomic S Pen, which lets users write down notes and accomplish their tasks with ease.

'Gameboys' is proof that creativity can’t be restrained in quarantine. Beyond adapting a global phenomenon to the Philippine setting, the BL series is an innovative and relevant narrative for the times.

To keep us connecting and sharing our stories with friends and loved ones, homegrown mobile provider, Smart offers Giga Stories 99, which comes with a total of 16 GB, valid for 7 days! This is made possible by registering to Giga Stories 99, subscribers get Free Stories for All, which means having a total of 14 GB for FB, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok at 2 GB per day, plus 2 GB worth of open access data.

This year, marked by the unprecedented situation, PhilPop, the country’s premier songwriting competition, sets its sights in penetrating the music landscape of the Asia Pacific Region and beyond with a new tagline, #MusicBreakingBorders.

To provide a more meaningful learning and teaching experience for dedicated teachers and their students amid the challenges of the current crisis, leading telco and digital services provider PLDT and its wireless subsidiary Smart Communications are working with the DepEd to support its blended learning strategy. The two companies are focusing their efforts on improving the digital tools and solutions for the education system in the country.

Southeast Asia’s leading everyday app Grab, celebrated its eighth anniversary in June with the mission of giving back and helping fulfill the requests of Filipinos to help them adapt to the new normal. Throughout the years, Grab has expanded its services to continuously provide safe and convenient access to everyday necessities.

It's really happening! Mindy Kaling's well-received coming-of-age comedy series Never Have I Ever has officially been renewed by global streaming powerhouse, Netflix, in an announcement that came barely two months following the series dropped on the entertainment platform last April.

In a recent announcement, Pexels, the multimedia library dedicated to sharing diverse, free stock photos and videos, rolled out a major update to its algorithm in a bid to increase visibility of content that not only mirrors but celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community.

In the face of the new normal, as the country remains under quarantine and with the cloud of uncertainty continuing to hover over consumers pushing to be extra mindful of their safety, McDonald’s Philippines stays true to its commitment in finding ways for Filipinos to continue enjoying their favorites in the comfort of their own homes, and in physical stores, as doors to the fastfood chains start to open across the country.

In its continuing mission to provide aid and relief in underserved communities, PLDT Inc. recently donated food supplies and vitamins to over 1,000 families in Cebu City and Malabon City adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in partnership with the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP).

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.