Filipino music is louder than ever, and Spotify is giving fans new ways to champion local artists they love. The world’s leading music platform launches Spotify Tatak Pinoy Live, a fan-powered stage where every vote takes Filipino artists from daily playlists to primetime.    Building on the Tatak Pinoy playlist — Spotify’s flagship hub for Filipino music, featuring the latest and greatest in Pinoy Music across all genres — the show brings to life what 97% of Filipinos say about Spotify: that it helps them discover and celebrate local tracks, artists, and genres. In partnership with TV5’s Vibe, a fan-driven...

Netflix revealed first looks at the new locations for ONE PIECE: Into The Grand Line. The much-anticipated second season will journey through Loguetown, Reverse Mountain, Laboon, Whiskey Peak, Little Garden, and Drum Island. The series stars Iñaki Godoy, Mackenyu, Taz Skylar, Emily Rudd, and Jacob Romero.   Netflix’s epic high-seas pirate adventure, ONE PIECE, returns for Season 2— unleashing fiercer adversaries and the most perilous quests yet. Luffy and the Straw Hats set sail for the extraordinary Grand Line—a legendary stretch of sea where danger and wonder await at every turn. As they journey through this unpredictable realm in search of the world’s greatest treasure, they’ll encounter bizarre islands and a...

November 5 - Bugonia (Universal Pictures, limited release) Cast: Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis, Stavros Halkias, and Alicia Silverstone Directed by: Yorgos Lanthimos   Official synopsis:  Two conspiracy obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth.   November 12 - The Running Man (Paramount Pictures) Cast: Glen Powell, William H. Macy, Lee Pace, Michael Cera, Emilia Jones, Daniel Ezra, Jayme Lawson, Sean Hayes, Katy O’Brian with Colman Domingo and Josh Brolin Directed by: Edgar Wright   Official synopsis:  In a near-future society, “The Running Man” is...

As dusk falls over Metro Manila, the city transforms into a labyrinth of flickering lights, crowds in costumes and buzzing beats. For many Filipinos, Halloween has become a celebration of self expression, and an invitation to immerse in the nocturnal vibe of the city, in search of new experiences, and connect with friends.   To help Halloween party-goers plan their night out, inDrive shares a guide to some of the upcoming Halloween events this week – plus a reminder that getting around before and after the spooky festivities need not to be scary.   Where to Party This Halloween October...

GATEWAY MALL 1 & 2, ALI MALL, AND FARMERS PLAZANovember 1 (Saturday) 11:00 am to 10:00 pm (Retail Stores) 11:00 am to 11:00 pm (Restaurants, Food Outlets)   GATEWAY GALLERYLevel 5, Gateway Tower Operating hours on October 31 (Friday) and November 1 (Saturday) will be from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Normal operation hours (10:00 am to 6:00 pm) will resume on November 2 (Sunday).   FARMERS MARKET Normal operation hours will be observed (24 hours open), but expect some shops and tenants to be closed on October 31 (Friday) to November 2 (Sunday).   FARMERS GARDEN Normal operation hours will be observed (24 hours open for flower shops; 6:00 am to 10:00 pm for...