Ortigas Malls Launches Kidtopia Mini Stations

Ortigas Malls is bringing together play and learning with its new Kidtopia Mini Stations, now open at GH Mall through August 31 and at Estancia through September 30. The interactive, educational experience is designed to engage children while creating lasting family memories. Features include a Kid Sensory Station and Mini Competition Stations where children can play, learn, and make new friends. Access requires a single receipt worth P3,000. Children receive a Kids Passport to collect stamps and earn rewards with each visit. The initiative reflects a broader push by Philippine mall operators to offer experience-driven attractions that go beyond traditional retail, drawing families back to physical venues.

SB19 Releases New Single 'LAWLESS'

Following their debut performance at Lollapalooza in Chicago, SB19 has released their latest single, "LAWLESS." SB19 made history as the first Filipino act to perform at the festival, a milestone for P-pop's push into the global music scene. The track signals a new direction for the award-winning quintet as they transition from a locally established act to a global supergroup brand. The song features maximalist production and cinematic soundscapes, fusing P-pop with hip-hop, contemporary pop, Western, and surf rock influences. "LAWLESS" is now available on all digital music platforms worldwide through Sony Music Entertainment.

Kathryn Bernardo Headlines Cinema One's Blockbuster Sundays

Actress Kathryn Bernardo takes center stage on Cinema One's Blockbuster Sundays throughout August, with a month-long lineup of her most iconic films airing every Sunday at 7 p.m. The schedule begins with Barcelona: A Love Untold, a story of healing and unexpected love, on August 9. Next is Three Words to Forever, exploring family bonds and forgiveness, on August 16. Can't Help Falling in Love, a tale of an unexpected marriage, follows on August 23. The lineup concludes on August 30 with Hello, Love, Goodbye, Ms. Bernardo's blockbuster about love, sacrifice, and chasing dreams. Hello, Love, Goodbye was the highest-grossing Philippine film at the time of its 2019 release.

Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor Star in The End of Oak Street

A new thriller starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor arrives in Philippine cinemas and IMAX beginning August 12. The story follows a mysterious cosmic event that tears Oak Street from suburbia, transporting a normal family's neighborhood to an unknown location. The film also stars Maisy Stella and Christian Convery, and is written and directed by David Robert Mitchell, who previously helmed the critically acclaimed horror film It Follows (2014).

JYP Entertainment Launches Video Podcast on Spotify

JYP Entertainment's new video podcast, JYP Podcast, is now available to fans on Spotify. The series features diverse content hosted by JYP artists, offering global fans new ways to connect with their music and personal stories. The first installment, 3RACHA Session, brings Stray Kids members Bang Chan, Changbin, and HAN to the microphone. New episodes from the six-part series stream on Spotify every Monday at 8 p.m. Korea time. The launch aligns with Spotify's ongoing expansion of video podcast content, which has become an increasingly important format for K-pop labels seeking deeper fan engagement beyond music releases.

Celeste Cortesi Stars in Eight-Part Docuseries

Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Celeste Cortesi is set to share her story in the reality docuseries Celeste Unscripted, following a challenging journey in Philippine pageantry. The series makes its free TV premiere on GTV on August 8, with a global premiere on August 15 via GMA Life TV. Celeste Unscripted follows Ms. Cortesi as she redirects her life toward love, business, motherhood, and her evolution from beauty queen to beauty mogul behind the brand ASUL. The series reflects a growing trend of Philippine pageant figures leveraging docuseries formats to extend their public presence beyond the competition stage.

Dingdong Dantes Returns to Host The Voice Kids

Dingdong Dantes returns as host of the reality singing competition The Voice Kids. Gabbi Garcia joins as the show's journey host, connecting with young singers and sharing glimpses of their personal stories. The season's coaches are Yeng Constantino, Gloc-9, and Julie Anne San Jose.

Stephen Chow's Kung Fu Soccer Heads to Philippine Cinemas

Following the global success of Shaolin Soccer, director Stephen Chow returns with a new story combining gravity-defying martial arts, spectacular football action, and comedy. Kung Fu Soccer centers on themes of "teamwork, friendship, and believing in the impossible." The film stars Zhang Xiaofei, Dilraba Dilmurat, and Zhang Yixing, and introduces audiences to the Emei Women's Football Team. Encore Films Philippines will bring Kung Fu Soccer to Philippine cinemas on August 19. Chow is widely recognized for his distinctive comedic style, known as "mo lei tau" nonsense comedy, which helped make Shaolin Soccer and Kung Fu Hustle international crossover hits.

Fitterkarma Announces First Major Album Concert

Filipino alternative band fitterkarma will headline their first major solo show, kung tayo'y nasa isang horror na pelikula, tiyak ako ang una mong papatayin: The Album Concert, on September 19 at the Metropolitan Theater in Manila. Produced and organized by fitterkarma and GNN, the concert serves as a launchpad for the band's debut full-length album, scheduled for release two weeks prior. The event marks fitterkarma's most ambitious live production to date, featuring expanded stage design, exclusive concert-only arrangements, and a special collaboration with The Manila String Machine.

Known for blending Philippine folklore with a macabre aesthetic and theatrical elements, the band has produced two major hits over the past two years: "Kalapastangan" and "Pag-ibig ay Kanibalismo II," both of which reached No. 1 on the Spotify Philippines Top 50 and Billboard Philippines Hot 100 charts for multiple weeks. Tickets are available via Ticketmelon, priced from P999 to P2,999.

Zach Cregger's Resident Evil Premiers September 16

The newest Resident Evil story arrives in Philippine cinemas on September 16. Directed by horror filmmaker Zach Cregger, known for Barbarian and Weapons, the film reimagines the iconic video game franchise, which has sold over 140 million units worldwide and inspired multiple film adaptations since 2002. The plot follows Bryan (Austin Abrams), a medical courier going through the motions of his routine, who finds himself in a non-stop race for survival as night falls and monstrous beings pursue him. The cast also includes Zach Cherry, Kali Reis, and Paul Walter Hauser.