Sony Music Entertainment (SME) Philippines today announced the opening of its new office in Manila, to continue the Company’s business to discover and develop the next generation of Filipino artists. Located in Pasig City, a major business, entertainment and cultural hub, the new Office will be the home for SME Philippines and The Orchard Philippines, housing specialists in A&R and digital marketing to support SME Philippine’s roster of more than 70 local artists, discover and develop up-and-coming musical talent, and promote music from the country. SME Philippines is home to some of the most well-known artists and musical groups in...

  One week after the devastating Super Typhoon Karding hit the Philippines, President Marcos Jr. watched the Formula One Grand Prix race in Singapore last October 2, 2022. Joining him at this event are his politician relatives House Speaker Martin Romualdez and his son, Ilocos Norte 1st District Representative and Senior Deputy Majority Leader Sandro Marcos. In a recent post by Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles, the Malacañang claimed that this two-day trip strengthened earlier talks from the last state visit and encouraged the leaders to continue investing in the Philippines. Last Sunday, September 25, Karding made its landfall in the...

Sony Pictures Entertainment and Amazon Falls have confirmed the October 11th 2022, opening -to the public- of the world’s first fully-branded Columbia Pictures movie theme park, Columbia Pictures Aquaverse. The theme park is located 20 minutes South of Pattaya in the Bangsaray area home to 5-star beach resorts, seafood restaurants and tourist attractions. Extensive and fresh design and theming with new rides and attractions will bring to life characters from some of the biggest and most beloved movies, including Ghostbusters, Jumanji, Bad Boys, Zombieland, The Emoji Movie, Surfs Up and Hotel Transylvania. New attractions will continue to open in the...

After grappling with Super Typhoon Karding last Sunday, September 25, the Philippines faces the dreadful aftermath. Karding (Noru) is the 11th tropical cyclone to hit the country this year. Its strong winds and torrential rain massively hit central Luzon and surrounding areas.     Citizens of Quezon province, where Karding made its two landfalls, struggle to stand back on their feet as the typhoon wipes off their homes and livelihood. According to the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO), more than 700 houses got damaged in Burdeos, Quezon. Some citizens have temporarily resorted to plastic bags to repair the...

As Super Typhoon Karding left its mark on the Philippines, thousands of Filipinos were affected by the calamity. In the true Filipino Bayanihan way, different groups and organizations have prompted donation drives to extend help to our fellows who got hit by the typhoon. Some of these organizations and institutions are:   Art Relief Mobile Kitchen - Art Relief Mobile Kitchen is a volunteer-led group that offers to cook meals for the affected citizens in Los Baños, Laguna. These include the low-lying communities near Laguna de Bay, upland communities in Mt. Makiling, and dormitory-based UPLB students.    They are asking...