Sony Music Entertainment (SME) Philippines has formed a strategic partnership with Offshore Music, a Philippine-based indie label known in the country for its cutting-edge artistry and focus on creative integrity.   Under the partnership, SME Philippines will distribute Offshore Music’s catalogue globally and work together to build strategies in marketing, media promotion, artist development, brand partnership, and synchronization.   Offshore Music is headed up by Ely Buendia, a Filipino rock icon responsible for writing and producing some of the most commercially and culturally successful songs in the country, including music for ‘90s alternative legends, The Eraserheads. The Manila-based label is...

Insidious mania swept the Philippine box-office as Insidious: The Red Door opened at No.1, knocking out the record for the year’s biggest opening weekend, with a monumental P205.6 million in five days (July 5 to 9), on 542 screens in 206 locations.  This result is also the biggest opening weekend for horror films all-time in the Philippines. This was announced today by Columbia Pictures, the film’s local distributor.     Like an unexpected twist of a horror film, the blockbuster performance of The Red Door delighted local Philippine audiences.  “The film was poised to open well, but we were just...

Ex-lovers Bea Lorenzo and Paolo Benjamin star as a couple enduring the harrowing process of a breakup in the music video of Ben&Ben’s international single “The Ones We Once Loved.” Based on the former couple’s real-life story, the visuals take an intimate look at how healing starts with owning up to one’s mistakes, apologizing for the pain committed during the relationship, and taking steps to forgive yourself in order to completely move on. “We recognize that it is quite rare to attain the kind of closure that Pao and Bea have, and much more so create a piece of art...

Indie pop quartet Orange & Lemons marks the season of romance with a fresh take on The Carpenters’ timeless classic “Close To You.”   Released just in time for Valentine’s Day, the band’s cover brings a modern twist to the iconic track while preserving the original’s emotional essence.   The remake of “Close To You” features subtle upgrades and embellishments from their usual live version.   Clem Castro, the lead vocalist and guitarist of the band, recalls the origins of the cover, which dates back to 1999 when the Bulacan-based band was preparing the material for their debut album, Love...

Another trip around the sun has called for GOMO to bring 'mo perks, experiences, and deals to the GOMO fam with a GB invasion!   In celebration of its third anniversary, GOMO, the Philippines’ first fully-digital telco and enabler of awesome experiences, is going full swing with new and exciting offers that let you get ‘mo out of life using the power of its High-speed, No Expiry GBs.    Enjoy double the data, new ‘Mo creds partners, and even cool rewards for inviting new friends or family to join the GOMO fam because it’s time to get ‘mo!   Double...