BINI Celebrates Five Years as P-Pop Phenomenon Reaches Global Audiences via “BINIVERSE and Chorus” on iWant

The nation’s girl group BINI celebrates its fifth year as a P-pop phenomenon reaching global audiences through sold-out shows, international milestones, and a growing worldwide fanbase in “BINIVerse and Chorus,” a new 10-episode reality series premiering for free on iWant and the iWant YouTube channel beginning this Thursday and Friday (May 21 and 22), 7pm (PHT).

The first-of-its-kind reality competition gives Blooms the chance to write a song that could potentially become BINI’s next single, while also offering viewers a glimpse into the girls’ creative process as they listen to, evaluate, and select songs throughout the competition.

The series comes following BINI’s recent success at Coachella and ahead of the group’s fifth anniversary on June 11 (Thursday). More than a songwriting competition, “BINIVerse and Chorus” also serves as a celebration of BINI’s music and the strong connection they have built with Blooms through the years.

In the show, Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Stacey, Mikha, Jhoanna, and Sheena review more than 300 demo entries submitted by Blooms featuring only a verse and chorus. The members will eventually narrow the entries down to a Top 12 before selecting the Top 8 songs that will be opened for public voting.

Catch the back-to-back episodes of “BINIVerse and Chorus” every Thursday and Friday beginning this Thursday and Friday (May 21 and 22), available for free on the iWant app and the iWant YouTube channel.

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Eden Cheese Levels Up Formula and Storytelling

As digital habits shift and the “smartphone era” matures, Eden Cheese shows heritage brands can lead the charge in innovation, blending tradition with bold new ideas.

Hot on the heels of its first-ever vertical drama series, “Cheese The One,” Eden Cheese doubles down on its commitment to keep pace with the ever-evolving Filipino family.

With acclaimed director Dan Villegas and cinematographer Paolo Orendain at the helm, the series brings together Dan’s sharp, emotionally grounded storytelling and Paolo’s distinct cinematic sensibility - drawing from the heightened emotions and gripping family dynamics of classic Filipino teleseryes, now reimagined for a mobile-first, vertical viewing experience.

Each episode is crafted to be bite-sized yet cinematic, delivering emotionally charged moments straight to your phone, without compromising the depth and quality audiences expect.

Innovation in the Kitchen and on the Screen

This move to mobile-first storytelling mirrors Eden Cheese’s latest breakthrough: a new, improved formula that’s creamier and milkier.

The relaunch and digital pivot go hand in hand, signaling a brand eager to innovate in every way.

“Just as we’ve upgraded our recipe for a better experience at the table, we’re also leveling up the way we reach and engage our consumers,” says Adrian Manlapig, Marketing Head for Mondelez International Philippines.

“Working with cinematic visionaries Dan and Paolo has allowed us to deliver this exciting news to Filipino consumers that suits the way they consume content nowadays.”

The Rise of “Snackable” High-Production Drama

For Direk Dan, the project was a chance to break the mold of traditional filmmaking.

Cheese The One is crafted for vertical viewing - tailored to how people actually watch today - ensuring the story’s intimacy and emotion resonate, even on the smallest screens.

“What excited me about this project was finding a way to tell a very Filipino story that feels natural for today’s audience. The vertical format just brings you closer to the characters—it makes every look, every line, mas lalong personal,” said Direk Dan.

Catch the Next Course

With the first episode of the four-part micro-serye already sparking online buzz, viewers are drawn into the growing rift between Leah and Sylvia as the story explores the complexities of family and acceptance.

As tensions rise at the dinner table, Leah (Netty Inojales), Joaquin (Marc Acueza), and Sylvia (Connie Cuneta) navigate love, pride, and family, with each shared meal leaving audiences eager to see what unfolds next.

Catch the next episodes of Cheese The One on Eden Cheese’s official Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube pages.

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ABS-CBN Expands Global Digital Reach, Launches “Together Forever” Campaign

Filipinos all over the world can rid themselves of homesickness by connecting with their loved ones at home while enjoying their favorite ABS-CBN shows online, through Kapamilya Online Live or iWant, which are easily accessible for streaming 24/7.

To celebrate Kapamilyas’ unwavering support for ABS-CBN’s shows and stars, the company recently launched the “Together Forever” campaign with a heartwarming video that features stories of how overseas Filipino workers are able to bond with their loved ones in the Philippines by watching their favorite shows together, whether on the go or in the comfort of their homes, on Kapamilya Online Live on YouTube and the iWant app.

Kapamilya Online Live is ABS-CBN’s livestreaming service that is available on ABS-CBN Entertainment YouTube, the most-subscribed media and entertainment channel in Southeast Asia with 54.8 million subscribers. It offers an elevated viewing experience with free streaming on mobile and connected TVs of ABS-CBN’s currently airing programs and well-loved classics, with video-on-demand to allow viewers to enjoy replays.

Some of the programs available on Kapamilya Online Live are the hit primetime series “Blood vs Duty,” and “The Alibi,” noontime show “It’s Showtime,” news telecast “TV Patrol,” and fan-favorite weekend game shows “Kapamilya Deal or No Deal” hosted by Luis Manzano and “Everybody, Sing!” hosted by Vice Ganda.

Viewers will also be able to watch soon on Kapamilya Online Live the highly anticipated primetime action series “Coco Martin’s Sigabo,” starring Coco Martin and Julia Montes.

Kapamilyas are also able to interact real-time with viewers from other parts of the world through the live chat box as they watch the shows together.

Meanwhile, ABS-CBN’s streaming platform, iWant, offers the biggest library of Filipino feels. Apart from housing ABS-CBN’s live programming and full episodes of its primetime shows, iWant also offers beloved teleseryes, blockbuster movies, and a roster of new iWant Originals, including some exciting microdramas.

Its most recent titles include “The Secrets of Hotel 88” which streams seven days ahead of TV and microdrama “The Chambermaid’s Daughter.” Upcoming titles include Originals like “Miss Behave” and “Nurse the Dead,” iWant’s first LA-based production.

ABS-CBN, the country’s biggest content provider, continues to strengthen its digital presence to reach more audiences in different parts of the world.

Enjoy watching Kapamilya Online Live and subscribe to the ABS-CBN Entertainment YouTube channel. Download iWant, the streaming platform with the largest collection of Filipino feels, on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Viewers can also stream via iwant.ph.

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Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano Kick Off "The Road to Wakas" Mall Tour as TayoSaWakas.Com Opens Advance Ticket Sales

Fans of Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano can now purchase advance tickets for “Tayo Sa Wakas” through the film’s official website, tayosawakas.com, as the pair continues to draw huge crowds during “The Road to Wakas” mall tour across the country ahead of the movie’s release.

Donny and Belle recently visited Zamboanga City, Antipolo, and Bulacan, where fans gathered in full force to welcome the popular loveteam and take part in the growing excitement surrounding the film.

Aside from ticket purchases, fans can also visit the website for updates on participating cinemas, exclusive film content, milestones, and upcoming activities related to “Tayo Sa Wakas.”

The nationwide mall tour continues with upcoming stops at KCC Mall of Cotabato on May 22, Ayala Malls Marquee Pampanga on May 23, SM City Bacoor and SM City Dasmariñas on May 24, Robinsons Galleria Cebu on May 30, SM City Iloilo on June 6, and SM City Bacolod on June 7. The stars are also set to attend several block screenings in Cebu, Iloilo, Davao, and Bacolod.

Directed by Cathy Garcia-Sampana, “Tayo Sa Wakas” opens exclusively in Philippine cinemas on May 27, with international screenings beginning in June. For additional information, visit tayosawakas.com and follow Star Cinema on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.

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HONOR 600 Series Makes Powerful Debut in the Philippines, Redefines AI for Only Php 25,999

Leading global AI smart devices provider HONOR Philippines just launched the HONOR 600 Series on May 14, 2026, marking a bold new chapter in AI-driven smartphone innovation for Filipino consumers. Starting at just Php 25,999, you can now make anything possible with a device engineered for a new generation of creators who seek to go beyond capturing moments through cutting-edge AI capabilities.

“At the heart of the HONOR 600 Series is its breakthrough AI Image-to-Video technology, designed to transform still photos into dynamic, lifelike video content. This feature, alongside its advanced camera system and intelligent performance capabilities, positions the HONOR 600 as a gamechanger in mobile content creation,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng.

Star-Studded Night

True to its promise of championing local talents, HONOR Philippines invited PPop sensation ALAMAT to perform alongside multi-media crooner Wilbert Ross. Eventologist and one of the most sought-after hosts, Tim Yap, was also seen orchestrating the grand launch of HONOR 600 Series. It was a big night for HONOR Philippines as well with CEO of HONOR Southeast Asia Business Department George Zheng in attendance alongside HONOR Executives from the Philippines.

Miss Universe Walks Down with HONOR 600

The event highlighted the smartphone’s sleek design, powerful performance, and next-level imaging capabilities, solidifying HONOR’s massive growth in the Philippine market. Newly crowned Miss Universe Bea Millan-Windorski also walked down with her new HONOR 600 Pro alongside her pageant sisters and newly crowned queens, Miss Teen Universe Philippines 2026 Catherine Wardle, Miss Eco Teen Philippines 2026 Trexy Roxas, Miss Tourism World Philippines 2026 Marian Arellano, Miss Charm Philippines 2026 Apriel Smith, Miss Eco International Philippines 2027 Jen Rose Javier, Miss Philippines - Worldwide 2026 Nicole Borromeo, Miss Cosmo Philippines 2026 Bella Ysmael, and Miss Supranational Philippines 2027 Allyson Hetland.

AI Redefined

At the heart of the HONOR 600 Series' creative capability is AI Image to Video 2.0, powered by the industry's first unified multi-modal video generation model — a system that integrates video generation, editing, and comprehension into one seamless workflow. Users can combine up to three images with natural language prompts to produce stunning 3–8 second video sequences, define both opening and ending frames for full narrative control, and access the industry's most extensive library of cinematic templates for stylized film-quality results in a single tap.

Pricing and Availability

The HONOR 600 Series sees HONOR 600 5G priced at Php 25,999 for 8GB+256GB, Php 32,999 for 12GB+256, Php 37,999 for 12GB+512GB – and HONOR 600 5G Pro with 12GB+512GB for Php 49,999!

From May 14 to 29, 2026 – get a chance to win a brand-new Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 when you pre-order HONOR 600 series and receive FREE HONOR Gift Box worth PHP 1,499 and FREE HONOR Choice Earbuds Clip worth PHP 4,999 when you claim on May 30, 2026.

Run to any HONOR Experience and Partner Store or online via Lazada (https://bit.ly/Laz_H600_PR), Shopee (https://bit.ly/Shop_X9d_Media) or TikTok Shop (https://bit.ly/TikTok_H600_PR).

For more exciting announcements, visit HONOR’s website www.hihonor.com, and follow HONOR Philippines on Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorph/) and TikTok: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines).

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"TOAST The Best of BREAD" Concert Coming to Manila and Cebu

TOAST The Best of BREAD will be performing at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on August 12 and at The Waterfront Cebu City Hotel on August 15, 2026. With a surprising fidelity rarely heard from a live tribute band, TOAST is often described as “spot on” to Bread’s original recordings. Audiences everywhere rave about how closely their live performances sound like the cherished records they listened to back in the day.

Bread virtually invented soft rock in the early Seventies, and the group’s biggest hits – “Make It With You”, “If”, “Baby I’m-A-Want-You” and “Everything I Own” – remain staples on lite-rock radio.

People’s comments to TOAST’s concerts were like “I’ve had a lot of exposure to Bread’s music and I’m telling you, what an awesome show these guys put on! Truly amazing!”, “It was as if it was Bread themselves performing! Over the top amazing! Brought back so many memories”, “I loved how they paid tribute to David Gates and Bread. Really classy show”, “We sang, we laughed, we cried, we loved every minute! Can’t wait to see them again”.

Other Bread hits to be performed by TOAST include “Aubrey”, “Sweet Surrender”, “It Don’t Matter To Me”, “Clouds”, “Mother Freedom”, “Everything I Own”, “Guitar Man”, “Games Of Magic”, “Lost Without Your Love”, “Goodbye Girl”, among many other Filipino favorites.

Tickets prices to TOAST’s “feel-good” concerts that are sure to bring all the memories flooding back are P5800, 4800, 3800, 2800, 2300, 1800 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum and P4500, 4000, 3,500, 2500, 1500, 1000 at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel. Special guest is Noel Cabangon. Tickets available through ovationtickets.com. Presented by Ovation Productions in cooperation with Blast TV.

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