When the lights go down at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on October 28, 2025, the crowd will rise to its feet to welcome back one of the most powerful voices of her generation. Morissette, Asia’s Phoenix, celebrates 15 years in music with Ember, a concert designed not only to showcase her vocal brilliance but to reflect on a journey that has inspired millions.   This year has already been monumental for her. She starred in her first feature film, Song of the Fireflies, where she showcased her dramatic range alongside her signature vocals. Her rendition of “Golden,” featured in the...

Filipino alternative pop/soul trio of Mercury introduces a fresh and exhilarating era with the release of their new single “That’s Why”—out today via Sony Music Entertainment.   Updating their sonic direction with bits and pieces of retro-soul, Motown, and ‘70s funk, the band pays tribute to the sounds of a bygone era while taking listeners on a luscious blast of timeless grooves and smooth-talking.    “In terms of direction, we think that we’re in a phase where we want to try out new things and discover what else we can pull off together, regardless if the sound is different from...

JAECOO Philippines’ first hybrid offering J7 SHS (Super Hybrid System) has officially been range-verified by the Automobile Association Philippines (AAP)  after driving 1,488.8 kilometers on a full tank of fuel and on a single full charge. This is a testament to JAECOO’s commitment to infusing its automotive engineering DNA to create sustainable mobility solutions for Filipino urban elites. The Jaecoo J7 SHS (Super Hybrid System) delivers a powerful 340 horsepower and 525 Newton-meters of torque, achieving a global claimed range of up to 1,200 kilometers. Built for urban and long-distance travel, its 2,672mm wheelbase ensures a comfortable ride, while the Super Hybrid System offers electric-only driving for efficiency and a gasoline engine for extended range. Also featuring an advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), the JAECOO J7 SHS caters to Filipino professionals...

Christian Bautista, continues to chart an extraordinary course in 2025.    Fresh off a series of career highs– including renewing his contract as a Kapuso and earning international recognition at the Telly Awards and The Outstanding Filipinos in America (TOFA)-- Asia’s Romantic Balladeer continues his winning streak. Most recently, Christian Bautista took home two Collision Awards for Matching Outfits: Silver Winner and Audience Choice Winner in the Beauty, Fashion & Lifestyle category. Now, he adds another major move to his banner year: officially signing an exclusive recording contract with Sony Music Philippines.   The contract signing took place this July...

The podcast landscape in the Philippines is evolving, with video transforming what was once a primarily audio-only medium. With video formats, podcasts are becoming richer and more immersive experiences, and Filipino creators are rapidly adapting to this shift. On Spotify, the number of Filipino creators publishing video podcasts has grown nearly 4x in the past year, fueled by listeners craving content that feels more real and expressive. In fact, the Philippines is in the top 3 APAC video podcast markets for Spotify.   “More than just a feature, we’re seeing Filipino creators embrace video as a natural extension of the...