7 Reasons Aseana City Reflects the Future of Retirement Living in the Bay Area

Retirement today is no longer defined by slowing down. More people are choosing to stay active, travel, pursue new interests, and spend meaningful time with family. As lifestyles evolve, so do expectations for where retirement should happen.

A recent Colliers Philippines review highlights the Bay Area as one of Metro Manila's emerging retirement destinations, pointing to its accessibility, mixed-use developments, healthcare ecosystem, and improving infrastructure as key factors driving its appeal.

More importantly, the report reflects a broader shift in priorities. Today's retirees aren't simply looking for a home – they're looking for communities that support the way they want to live.

These same themes are increasingly visible in developments like Aseana City, which sits at the heart of the Bay Area and reflects how these emerging needs are being translated into a real, lived urban environment.

Here are seven qualities that, according to Colliers’ review of emerging retirement trends in the Bay Area, are shaping the next generation of retirement living – and how they are reflected in communities like Aseana City.

1. Easy Access to Healthcare and Wellness

Health remains one of the most important considerations in retirement, and proximity to medical services is becoming a defining factor in choosing where to live.

In the Bay Area, this is reflected in the planned hospital development of a future St Lukes – Aseana City that is expected to further strengthen the district’s position as a future-ready community. For retirees, this signals greater peace of mind, knowing that world-class medical care will be integrated into the area’s long-term ecosystem, alongside environments that encourage active and healthy living.

2. Everyday Convenience

One of the defining characteristics of thriving urban communities is the integration of everyday essentials within easy reach. For retirees, having access to grocery stores, restaurants, banks, pharmacies, and other daily services can make life simpler, more comfortable, and less dependent on long commutes.

Aseana City reflects this approach through its integrated master plan, where residential, commercial, office, and lifestyle components are thoughtfully brought together. By placing everyday needs within 15-minute walking time allows residents to spend less time getting from one place to another and more time enjoying the activities and people that matter most.

3. Walkability and Accessibility

Improving infrastructure and connectivity are key factors strengthening the Bay Area’s attractiveness, particularly for aging populations seeking safer and more accessible environments.

Aseana City supports this shift through its pedestrian-friendly design, climate protected walkways, and connected public spaces. Its layout encourages walking and short-distance mobility, allowing residents to move comfortably within the community while staying active and engaged in their surroundings.

4. Spaces for Leisure and Recreation

Retirement today is increasingly about having the time and freedom to enjoy life. Beyond meeting everyday needs, many retirees are looking for communities that offer opportunities to relax, stay active, and pursue personal interests close to home.

Within Aseana City, this is reflected in its open spaces, dining destinations, and lifestyle areas that encourage relaxation and social interaction. These spaces allow residents to pursue hobbies, meet friends, and enjoy everyday experiences without needing to travel far, making leisure a natural part of everyday living.

5. Staying Connected to Family

Accessibility plays an important role in choosing a place to live, especially for retirees who value being close to family, friends, and important destinations. A well-connected community makes it easier to maintain relationships and continue enjoying meaningful experiences with loved ones.

For Aseana City, its strategic location within the Bay Area allows family members from different parts of Metro Manila, nearby provinces, or even abroad to visit more conveniently. This ease of access creates more opportunities for gatherings, celebrations, and shared moments, helping retirees stay connected to the people who matter most.

6. A Sense of Community

Integrated, mixed-use environments play an important role in creating more connected and vibrant urban communities. Beyond physical infrastructure, retirees are increasingly looking for places where they can build relationships, feel a sense of belonging, and remain engaged in everyday life.

Aseana City reflects this through its public spaces and community-oriented design, which encourage interaction among residents, visitors, and workers within the district. These shared environments help create a more connected and engaging urban experience.

7. A Lifestyle That Supports Living Well

Perhaps the biggest shift highlighted in the Colliers review is that retirement is no longer just about finding a residence, but about choosing a well-connected, well-supported community ecosystem.

As the Bay Area continues to evolve, its growing appeal reflects these changing priorities. With improving infrastructure, expanding healthcare facilities and infrastructure, mixed-use developments, and greater connectivity – key themes identified in Colliers’ analysis, Aseana City stands as an example of how these elements come together in a single, integrated district.

Ultimately, the best retirement destination isn't defined by age or location alone. It's defined by how well a community enables people to enjoy their time, pursue their interests, stay connected with loved ones, and make the most of every day. 

Bodies Built with Purpose: Century Tuna Unveils Strong Line Up of 40 Inspiring Superbods

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Century Tuna Brand Ambassador and Superbod Anne Curtis with the Top 40 Superbod Finalists

The Superbod Era has officially arrived—and it is fiercer than ever. Marking 20 legendary years at the forefront of health and fitness, Century Tuna Superbods stands as an iconic movement that champions wellness for all, serving as a powerful platform that celebrates healthy bodies along with the inspiring stories behind them.

Paving the way for the highly anticipated final leg of the competition, the #SuperbodEra launch event celebrates the Superbod finalists' continuous evolution–proving that true transformation extends far beyond physical conditioning to encompass personal growth, mental strength, and inspiring health advocacies.

Featuring the iconic Century Tuna Brand Ambassador and Superbod Anne Curtis, the Top 40 Superbod finalists stepped into the spotlight not just to display physical fitness, but to share their personal stories. By opening up about their unique journeys, overcoming hurdles, and championing health advocacies, the contenders demonstrated how they use the Superbods stage to tell their stories and inspire everyday Filipinos to kickstart their own wellness journeys.

"Having been with Century Tuna for so many years, I've had a front-row seat to how this brand and this platform have grown," said Century Tuna Brand Ambassador Anne Curtis. "What makes Superbods so special is how it brings real human stories to the center stage. Seeing these finalists step up with heart and genuine passion for their health advocacies is truly inspiring for everyone.” 

This year’s campaign looks past the surface to celebrate the rich, real-life backgrounds behind every fit body. This season highlights the rich variety of life experiences among the finalists—bringing together individuals from diverse professions, life stages, abilities, and personal journeys who each carry a unique story of strength. Century Tuna Superbods amplifies health and wellness across the nation by spotlighting real people with real purpose; behind every fit physique is a compelling background and a purpose-driven campaign—from inclusive physical training to accessible nutrition. Since stepping into the spotlight during the callback, the finalists have undergone an intensive series of activities, workshops, and wellness challenges. These prepared the finalists to embrace the Superbod role in its entirety—not as mere competitors, but as living proof of what is possible. Century Tuna acts as the connecting bridge, amplifying their remarkable real-life stories to inspire, motivate, and move Filipinos across the country to pursue their own goals. 

From left to right: Host KC Montero, Century Pacific Food Inc. Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Greg Banzon, Century Tuna Brand Ambassador and Superbod Anne Curtis, Century Pacific Food Inc. Vice President, General Manager, and Group Business Head Carlo Endaya, and Host Inka Magnaye with the Top 40 Superbod Finalists

During the launch, the Superbod finalists took center stage to unpack the true heart of their campaign: their personal health and wellness advocacies. Ranging from accessible nutrition and mental wellness to intense training, these passion projects turn physical fitness into a purpose, proving that while physical fitness gets them on stage, purpose is what keeps them there. By using their hearts and voices to uplift others toward better health, they show that anyone, at any stage of life, can kickstart their own Superbod Era.

"Now in its 20th year, Century Tuna Superbods has become a platform for every body where purpose takes center stage," said Mr. Carlo Endaya, Vice President, General Manager, and Group Business Head of Century Pacific Food Inc. "We created this space to show that anyone, at any stage of life, can step into their own Superbod Era. Physical fitness gets you on stage, but our finalists are proving that true transformation is about leading by example and empowering every Filipino to take charge of their wellness journey."

As the competition nears its grand finals, the stakes have never been higher for the finalists vying to become the ultimate faces of healthy living. The Male and Female Grand Winners will each receive ₱1,000,000, while the Runners-Up will receive ₱250,000 each. 

With the launch officially setting the competition into high gear, everyone is invited to follow the finalists' stories, participate in the upcoming digital activations, and vote for their favorites as the road to Finals Night unfolds.

For more information on Century Tuna Superbods, please visit https://centurytuna.ph/ or watch out for updates on Century Tuna’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/centurytuna. 

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” crosses PHP 1 billion PH box office in twelve days

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August 10, 2026 – “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” continues to dominate the local box office, as it officially grossed PHP 1,055,450,903 during its second weekend in theaters. The feat was achieved in only twelve days, with fans still flocking to cinemas as the film continues to show in over 600 theaters nationwide.

This was announced today by Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc., distributor of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.”

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/bbVLLv1s1Gw 

Below are the current twenty highest-grossing cinemas in the Philippines:

1

SM MEGAMALL

23,193,075

2

POWER PLANT CINEMA

22,234,129

3

AYALA MALLS CINEMAS TRINOMA

20,678,204

4

SM MALL OF ASIA

20,649,135

5

SM NORTH EDSA

19,239,413

6

SM FAIRVIEW

17,848,767

7

ROBINSONS GALLERIA CINEMA

17,484,829

8

GATEWAY CINEPLEX 18

14,889,742

9

ROBINSONS ANTIPOLO CINEMA

13,980,960

10

SM SEASIDE CEBU

13,966,220

11

AYALA MALLS CINEMAS GLORIETTA

13,497,981

12

AYALA MALLS CINEMAS MANILA BAY

12,528,791

13

SM DASMARIÑAS

11,729,385

14

SM BAGUIO

11,545,589

15

SM CLARK

11,385,467

16

AYALA MALLS CINEMAS CEBU

10,918,964

17

AYALA MALLS CINEMAS CIRCUIT

9,821,295

18

AYALA MALLS CINEMAS GREENBELT

9,670,975

19

SM LIPA

9,645,677

20

SM CALAMBA

9,506,033 

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” is now showing in Philippine theaters, including ScreenX, 3D/4DX, and other specialty formats.

Official synopsis:

It’s a BRAND NEW DAY for Peter Parker. Fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn’t remember him—and the pressure of seeing his old friends move on without him—sparks a change in Peter he may not have the power to control. But that transformation might also be the only thing that can stop a shocking new threat to the city and those he loves - a powerful villain no one can even see. The world may have forgotten Peter Parker, but he hasn’t forgotten them. 

Camp COMCO Mentorship Program Opens Cycle 24 to Shape the Next Generation of Communicators

 

In celebration of Decada de COMCO, COMCO Mundo's year-long 10th anniversary celebration, COMCO School of Communications, the communication training and education arm of global award-winning integrated communications group COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises, opens its doors to applicants across the Philippines for the Cycle 24 of Camp COMCO Mentorship Program. 

Camp COMCO, the internationally recognized and industry-acclaimed mentorship program of COMCO Mundo, is now seeking the next generation of trailblazing storytellers, creative rebels, and future leaders to join COMCO Mundo's agencies and programs as apprentices. Selected applicants will have the opportunity to work across COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises, COMCO Southeast Asia - Pilipinas, TARO AOX Inc., COMCO Middle East & Africa, COMCO Southeast Asia - Singapore, SEA Wave & Spice with Purple Alab, COMCO School of  Communications, Citizen COMCO, SEA CAN Alliance by COMCO Mundo, and Sundaica Shared Services & Enterprise Community.

Students and fresh graduates of Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Multimedia Arts, or related disciplines will gain real-world experience, sharpen their skills, and learn directly from COMCO Mundo's pool of industry experts through Camp COMCO. As an intensive talent incubation initiative, industry linkage course, and apprenticeship program, Camp COMCO equips participants with the knowledge, experience, and character-building program to master the best practices in brand storytelling and thrive in the communications industry. 

Recognized for its excellence and impact, the program has earned multiple prestigious accolades, including the 2024 IABC (International Association of Business Communicators) Global Gold Quill Award in Chicago, 2025 IABC Asia-Pacific Silver Quill Award in Manila, and 2022 IABC Philippine Quill Award of Excellence as well as the Top Award in Communication Training and Education, and the 2019 Gold Anvil Award for Specialized Public Relations Program. Today, Camp COMCO has produced 157 graduates, some of whom are now esteemed leaders and partners in the COMCO Mundo group and the rest are making their mark across the communications industry and beyond.

At its core, Camp COMCO is designed to help apprentices (or fondly called COMCOwans) grow into skilled, forward-thinking PR and Communications practitioners through learning sessions, industry immersion, and hands-on experience across COMCO Mundo’s various business units. The program culminates in the highly anticipated House Wars pitch competition, where apprentices put their learnings into action for actual brands and projects, and showcase the knowledge and skills they have gained throughout their Camp COMCO journey. Ten years on, Camp COMCO continues to open doors for aspiring talent, equipping the next generation of communicators with the skills, tools, and right mindset to become the storytellers of tomorrow.

“Camp COMCO was built on the belief that the future of communications begins with investing in young talent. Through mentorship, hands-on learning, and even character building, we hope to empower the next generation of storytellers to create meaningful and lasting impact in our industry,” said COMCO Mundo Interregional President & Group Chief Executive and Head of Global & Strategic Communications / Partner & Co-Founder, Mr. Ferdinand Bondoy.

Beyond the mentorship program, Camp COMCO continues to build a strong community through the Camp COMCO Alumni Society, bringing graduates together to stay connected, collaborate, and give back. Working alongside Citizen COMCO, the advocacy arm of COMCO Mundo, Camp COMCO alumni have supported some of COMCO Mundo’s cause-oriented initiatives, including COMCOlidays with Kids for various child-focused institutions, relief efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters, Unilab Foundation Play Advocacy Week, WWF’s Earth Hour, and more recently, the Camp COMCO Kids. Today, the Alumni Society continues to grow as a community of communications, marketing, and multimedia professionals who carry forward the program’s spirit of lifelong learning, meaningful storytelling, and purpose-driven leadership.

Do you have what it takes to become a legend in the making? Send your application and CV to headquarters@comcomundo.com. Learn more about Camp COMCO at comcomundo.com/camp-comco, and follow COMSCO on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram for updates. 

COMCO Mundo and Make-A-Wish Culminate Wish to Ignite Storytelling Initiative

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Global award-winning communications group COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises, through its Citizen COMCO advocacy program, and Make-A-Wish Foundation have finally concluded Wish to Ignite—a special season of the Write to Ignite initiative, dedicated to sharing the inspiring journeys of children with critical illnesses.

Write to Ignite is a project created by COMCO Mundo to collate powerful stories from writing communities around the country, aiming to inspire the nation with the power of meaningful storytelling. Following the success of its first three seasons, Write to Ignite remains committed to empowering storytellers by challenging them to write stories that inspire hope and resilience. The special fourth season continues the trend of highlighting the inspiring journeys of survivors and everyday heroes, but this time by chronicling the lives of wish kids—children who fought against critical illnesses and who have had their wishes granted by Make-A-Wish—the largest non-profit wish-granting organization in the world.

More than simply recounting personal experiences, Wish to Ignite aimed to showcase the lasting impact of meaningful stories, and the power of wishes to change the lives of children and their families, filling them with hope, resilience, courage, and love.  

COMCO Mundo acknowledged the participating WishStorytellers during its recent Catch-Up with COMCOmigos virtual event—an online gathering of country-wide media and blogger friends, and a celebration of community and a decade of shared stories as COMCO continues its 10th anniversary celebration.

A total of 25 WishStorytellers took part in the Wish to Ignite initiative—10 of whom were unable to meet with their wish kids due to challenging circumstances but still lent their support, while 15 WishStorytellers were able to use their platforms to amplify our message of hope and were recognized during the virtual event: 

Andrea Guanco of Andreaguanco.com from Iloilo City

Berlin Domingo-Maynigo of Momi Berlin from Quezon City

Camilo Villanueva of HappeningPH from Pasay City

Carlo Olano of Kalami Cebu from Cebu City

Edmar Guquib of Edmaration from Vigan City

Katrina Rivera of Kuwento ni Kat from Negros Occidental

Kurt Comendador of Kuku Notebook from General Santos City

Lotus Shiella Ang of Mommy After Work from Consolacion, Cebu City

Marjorie Uy of Woman In Digital from Quezon City

Mylene Orillo of myleneorillo.wordpress.com from Rodriguez, Rizal

Rae Rigonan of I’m Raediant from Baguio City

Raissa Falgui of Raissa Rivera Falgui’s Blog from Vigan City

Richard Mamuyac of The Newsmakers from Pasig City

Sigrid Lo of Mommy Sigrid from Bacolod City 

Zach Golez of trndy.ph from Iloilo City

Special citations were also awarded to WishStorytellers who stood out for their storytelling excellence, creative execution, and audience impact: Edmar Guquib of Edmaration received the first special citation for his entry, "Dealing With HIV, Being Orphaned, And Wishes That Came True"; Berlin Domingo of Momi Berlin received the second special citation for her entry, "The Girl Who Found Light in a Song"; and Katrina Rivera of Kwento ni Kat received the third special citation for her entry, "A Hero After All." Their heartfelt stories brought to life the hope and courage of Make-A-Wish Foundation’s wish kids through authentic and compassionate narratives, showcasing how wishes can inspire hope and create lasting memories for children with critical illnesses and the people who journey alongside them.

“We are here because of the support of like-minded and like-hearted individuals who believe in telling good stories. We hope you'll continue to join us as we pursue meaningful storytelling, not only for the brands, clients, and partners we work with, but also for advocacies that matter and help uplift the lives of people,” said Ferdinand L. Bondoy, the Group Chief Executive Director and Lead Strategic Communications Counsel / Partner and Co-Founder of COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises.

As COMCO Mundo continues its commitment to meaningful storytelling through Write to Ignite, the success of Wish to Ignite demonstrates how powerful stories can move communities, inspire kindness, and encourage more people to become part of making wishes possible.

 

Wish to Ignite is the special Season 4 edition of COMCO Mundo’s Write to Ignite in partnership with Make-A-Wish Foundation, capturing the core memories of children with critical illnesses and the wishes that changed their lives.

Stay updated with COMCO Mundo by visiting www.comcomundo.com or following fb.com/comcomundo on Facebook, linkedin.com/company/comcomundo on LinkedIn, and @comcomundo on Instagram.

Get your late-night horror fix as “Insidious: Out of the Further” tickets are available now, including midnight shows Check out the newest trailer and posters

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Be the first to catch the brand new nightmare from the Insidious franchise as Insidious: Out of the Further tickets are available now, including midnight screenings in multiple locations across the country. 

Insidious: Out of the Further takes the dark dimension of lost souls and unleashes it into the real world as a young mother, Gemma (Amelia Eve), discovers that she can travel into The Further. As she tries to understand this ability, she finds out that she is not the only one who can travel in and out of this purgatorial realm.

Horror icon Lin Shaye reprises her role as Elise and introduces the newest trailer for Insidious: Out of the Further with a special message.

Watch the newest trailer: https://youtu.be/b0vevY6iVRw

Check out the newest posters: 

“Insidious: Out of the Further” haunts Philippine cinemas on August 19, starting at midnight. Head to your local cinema or check out their ticketing websites to find out more. For more news and updates, check out Columbia Pictures PH’s Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

About "Insidious: Out of the Further"

Having earned over $740 million at the global box office, the Insidious franchise returns with a new family and a terror that redefines what The Further is capable of.

 

In Insidious: Out of the Further, Amelia Eve stars as Gemma, a young mother raising her daughter in the house she grew up in who discovers she can travel into The Further, the purgatorial realm of lost souls at the heart of the Insidious universe. When something evil comes after her, Gemma discovers an ability that changes everything: she doesn’t just enter The Further, she can bring what lives there back to the real world. Once the demons realize her power, our world becomes their playground.

 

With Lin Shaye reprising her iconic role as Elise Rainier and Jacob Chase (Come Play) directing, Insidious: Out of the Further opens August 21, 2026. Screenplay by Jacob Chase. Story by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick and Jacob Chase.      

 

Directed by: 

Jacob Chase  

Screenplay by: 

Jacob Chase 

Story by: 

David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick and Jacob Chase

Based on characters created by: 

Leigh Whannell 

                                                                       

Produced by: 

Jason Blum

Oren Peli

James Wan

Leigh Whannell

 

Executive Producers: 

Steven Schneider

Ryan Turek

Brian Kavanaugh-Jones

David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick

Cast: 

Amelia Eve

Brandon Perea

and Lin Shaye 

Meet the Platts. Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor talk about working together to survive as a family, with their dog Starbuck, in “THE END OF OAK STREET,” in cinemas and IMAX starting August 12

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(From left) Christian Convery, Anne Hathaway, Maisy Stella and Ewan McGregor are the Platts in “The End of Oak Street.”

Photo credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

Anne Hathaway wants her suburban mom character Denise Platt to be a surprise.

While crafting the look for her character Denise Platt, an early ’80s wife and mom living in the suburbs in “The End of Oak Street,” Hathaway was inspired by Dorothy’s iconic look in “The Wizard of Oz.” “I thought about the time in history when Denise would have gotten married, and what the world around her would have been like, how things would have changed, so I wanted her to be someone who felt a little bit like a doll, who may have felt like a little girl who hadn’t quite grown up all the way,” shares Hathaway. “And the more I read the script, I kind of kept coming back to this reference point of Dorothy from ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ and I was speaking to Erin Benach, our costume designer, and I said, ‘Do you think you could please put me in a lot of blue before the dinosaurs come? Because I feel like that’s Dorothy in her gingham dress.’ 

“There was just something about it that I loved. I just wanted everything to feel very defenseless, so the house coat she wears, it has that pink under layer to it, pink pockets on it, and I just wanted her to feel like the last person you would ever imagine could transform into a beast, so that way when she does, when she’s got blood splattered on her and she’s screaming and protecting her children from certain death from a gigantic billion-foot-long snake thing, you’re just like, ‘wow, I had you wrong, Denise Platt.’”

Anne Hathaway as mom Denise Platt in “The End of Oak Street.”

Photo credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

In “The End of Oak Street,” directed by David Robert Mitchell (“It Follows”) and co-produced by J.J. Abrams, Hathaway, Ewan McGregor, Maisy Stella and Christian Convery play the Platts, whose life is upended after a mysterious cosmic event rips their street from suburbia and transports their neighborhood to someplace unknown, a place where dinosaurs roam the streets. 

McGregor says that fighting with dinosaurs was a lot of fun. “Annie and I had some really long runs to do,” says the actor, “over gardens, down streets, jumping fences, running over peoples’ front yards, careful not to put our ankle down a hole. But we had fun doing that.”

Ewan McGregor as dad Greg Platt in “The End of Oak Street.”

Photo credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

But for McGregor, the family is the heart of the movie. “As much as the dinosaur action is going to be incredible and insane, I think if you didn’t have a believable family at the heart of it that you cared about, it wouldn’t matter so much,” he says.  

Fortunately, long before cameras rolled on the film’s biggest action sequences, Hathaway, McGregor, Stella (daughter Audrey) and Convery (son Brian) developed the easy chemistry the filmmakers had hoped for. Between takes they spent time together talking and laughing, creating the genuine warmth that anchors the Platt family on screen.

Both on and off camera, McGregor emerged as the emotional center of the cast. Hathaway admired his effortless transition into demanding stunt work, while Stella credits his warmth and humor with helping the cast quickly feel like a believable family.

Roar! A dinosaur chases Christian Convery as Brian, and Maisy Stella as Audrey, in “The End of Oak Street.”

Photo credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

Prior to “The End of Oak Street,” Maisy Stella (“My Old Ass”) hadn’t done wire work, which made the filming experience even more exciting. “It’s big!” she shares. “The action and the stunts and the scope of the film feel very exciting. I have not done wire work before, and it was really cool! we could feel the intensity, and I think the action is really nicely balanced with the family’s love and care, and their dynamic with each other. I think it needed that really beautiful blend of both.”

Christian Convery, who won a Children’s and Family Emmy Award for his lead role in “Sweet Tooth,” enthusiastically talks about the film’s action too. “The scale of the action on Oak Street is definitely not what you would see in a normal action movie, because there are dinosaurs!” he shares. “There are ravenous, murderous dinosaurs that are constantly chasing our beloved protagonists throughout this film. There’s a lot of fence hopping. There is a lot of screaming. There are a lot of rooftops and a lot of jumping.” 

(From left) The Platts’ dog Starbuck (played by Australian Cattle Dogs Buzz and Brisket), Christian Convery as Brian, Anne Hathaway as Denise, and Maisy Stella as Audrey, in “The End of Oak Street.”

Photo credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

Apart from mom, dad and the kids, another very important part of the Platt family is their dog, Starbuck. Starbuck was brought to life by two Australian Cattle Dogs: Buzz, who excelled in quieter emotional moments, and Brisket, who handled many of the film’s physically demanding action sequences. Together they created one unforgettable canine companion.

Shares director Mitchell, “Working with animals is always challenging, but our Starbuck – or Starbucks, actually, there were two – I love what they did. It was really nice having them on set and some of the sequences where, for example, Christian, who plays Brian, is interacting with his dog, are really beautiful. And we had a very talented trainer for these really talented dogs, which was great.” 

Brisket formed close bonds with the cast, becoming a source of comic relief and comfort during long days of action-heavy filming. Brisket was especially close with Hathaway, often ignoring his assigned seat and curling up beside Hathaway instead. Their friendship quickly became an on-set favorite, and Hathaway has joked that pizza was more than enough motivation to keep Brisket happy.

For Hathaway, Starbuck is the undisputed hero of the film. “We were lucky to have Buzz and Brisket,” says the actress. 

#EndofOakStreet 

Photo credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

Get ready to be transported to a different kind of neighborhood when “The End of Oak Street” lands in cinemas on August 12. #EndofOakStreet

About “The End of Oak Street”

After a mysterious cosmic event rips Oak Street from suburbia and transports their neighborhood to someplace unknown, the Platt family soon discovers that their very survival depends on them sticking together as they navigate their now unrecognizable surroundings.

Starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor, THE END OF OAK STREET also stars Maisy Stella and Christian Convery. The film is written and directed by David Robert Mitchell and produced by J.J. Abrams, Hannah Minghella, Jon Cohen, David Robert Mitchell, Matt Jackson and Tommy Harper. The executive producers are Chris Bender, Jake Weiner, Joanne Lee and Leeann Stonebreaker. 

Mitchell’s team behind the camera includes director of photography Michael Gioulakis, production designer Maya Shimoguchi, editor John Axelrad, composer Michael Giacchino and costume designer Erin Benach.  

Warner Bros. Pictures Presents A Bad Robot Production, A Jackson Pictures Production, A David Robert Mitchell Film: THE END OF OAK STREET. The film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, only in theaters and IMAX in North America on August 14, 2026, and internationally beginning 12 August 2026. 

It’s a brand new record for Sony Pictures as “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” marks the biggest opening weekend for the studio, generating 587-M PHP

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August 3, 2026 – Records have been broken as “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” web-slings itself to the biggest post-pandemic opening weekend in the Philippines.

The highly anticipated superhero adventure accumulated 586.9 million PHP during its first 5 days of release July 29 to August 1 on over 700 screens, also claiming the title of the biggest Spider-Man movie and 3rd biggest opening weekend in the Philippines, trailing “Avengers: Endgame” and “Avengers: Infinity War.”

This was announced today by Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc., distributor of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.”

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” dominated the social climate of the Philippines over the weekend, with Filipinos packing cinemas in sold out screenings. Cosplayers turned up in droves, delighting cinemagoers, while mall facades lit up in Spider-Man’s iconic red and blue colors, especially as August 1 is celebrated as Spider-Man Day. 

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/bbVLLv1s1Gw 

Below are the top ten highest-grossing cinemas in the Philippines:

1

SM MEGAMALL

      15,410,400 

2

POWER PLANT CINEMA

      13,224,243 

3

AYALA MALLS CINEMAS TRINOMA

      12,938,124 

4

GATEWAY CINEPLEX 18

      10,255,035 

5

SM NORTH EDSA

      10,183,538 

6

SM MALL OF ASIA

        9,451,800 

7

SM FAIRVIEW

        9,324,546 

8

ROBINSONS GALLERIA CINEMA

        8,928,074 

9

SM SEASIDE CEBU

        8,000,335 

10

ROBINSONS ANTIPOLO CINEMA

        7,778,960 

11

AYALA MALLS CINEMAS MANILA BAY

        7,063,323 

12

AYALA MALLS CINEMAS GLORIETTA

        6,811,630 

13

SM BAGUIO

        6,415,352 

14

SM DASMARIÑAS

        6,415,248 

15

AYALA MALLS CINEMAS CIRCUIT

        6,311,691 

16

SHANGRI-LA RED CARPET CINEMAS

        6,037,275 

17

SM MANILA

        5,917,149 

18

SM CLARK

        5,847,765 

19

AYALA MALLS CINEMAS

 CEBU

        5,789,296 

20

SM BACOOR

        5,713,443 

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” is now showing in Philippine theaters nationwide, including ScreenX, 3D/4DX, and other specialty formats.

Official synopsis:

It’s a BRAND NEW DAY for Peter Parker. Fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn’t remember him—and the pressure of seeing his old friends move on without him—sparks a change in Peter he may not have the power to control. But that transformation might also be the only thing that can stop a shocking new threat to the city and those he loves - a powerful villain no one can even see. The world may have forgotten Peter Parker, but he hasn’t forgotten them.

About Spider-Man: Brand New Day

It’s a BRAND NEW DAY for Peter Parker. Fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn’t remember him—and the pressure of seeing his old friends move on without him—sparks a change in Peter he may not have the power to control. But that transformation might also be the only thing that can stop a shocking new threat to the city and those he loves - a powerful villain no one can even see. The world may have forgotten Peter Parker, but he hasn’t forgotten them.  

Are you ready, fighters? 👊💥 Watch the “Blanka v. Ryu Special Look,” featuring Jason Momoa and Andrew Koji in STREET FIGHTER, opening in cinemas October 14

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Jason Momoa as Blanka in Street Fighter

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The beast is unleashed. Check out Jason Momoa as Blanka vs. Andrew Koji as Ryu in Street Fighter, hitting Philippine cinemas October 14. 

Watch the “Blanka v. Ryu Special Look”: https://youtu.be/Euv-GhcNq90 

Street Fighter is directed by Kitao Sakurai and stars Noah Centineo (Ken Masters), Andrew Koji (Ryu), Callina Liang (Chun-Li), Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoai (Akuma), David Dastmalchian (M. Bison), Cody Rhodes (Guile), Andrew Schulz (Dan Hibiki), Eric André (Don Sauvage), Mel Jarnson (Cammy), Vidyut Jammwal (Dhalsim), Orville Peck (Vega), Olivier Richters (Zangief), Hirooki Goto (E. Honda), Rayna Vallandingham (Juli), Alexander Volkanovski (Joe), with Curtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson (Balrog) and Jason Momoa (Blanka; also a co-producer). 

Synopsis: 

Set in 1993, estranged Street Fighters Ryu (Andrew Koji) and Ken Masters (Noah Centineo) are

thrown back into combat when the mysterious Chun-Li (Callina Liang) recruits them for the next

World Warrior Tournament: a brutal clash of fists, fate, and fury. But behind this battle royale lies a deadly conspiracy that forces them to face off against each other and the demons of their past. And if they don’t, it’s GAME OVER!

Helmed by director Kitao Sakurai, Street Fighter is set to bring the battle from the arcade to the big screen with Hadoukens, roundhouses, and all your favorite characters

Paramount Pictures and Legendary Pictures Present

In Association with Capcom

A Legendary Pictures Production 

"STREET FIGHTER”

 

EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY

JJ Hook, Jay Ashenfelter, Kenzo Tsujimoto, Haruhiro Tsujimoto

 

PRODUCED BY

Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Jason Momoa, Takayuki Nakayama, Stefan Makhoul

 

Based on the CAPCOM Video Game

 

STORY BY

Dalan Musson and Gary Dauberman

 

SCREENPLAY BY

T.J. Fixman and Kitao Sakurai

 

DIRECTED BY

Kitao Sakurai 

 

STARRING

 Noah Centineo as “Ken Masters”  

Andrew Koji as “Ryu”  

Callina Liang as “Chun-Li”  

Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoai as “Akuma”  

David Dastmalchian as “M. Bison”  

Cody Rhodes as “Guile”  

Andrew Schulz as “Dan Hibiki”  

Eric André as “Don Sauvage”  

Vidyut Jammwal as “Dhalsim”

Orville Peck as “Vega”  

Olivier Richters as “Zangief”  

Hirooki Goto as “E. Honda”  

Rayna Vallandingham as “Juli” 

Alexander Volkanovski as “Joe”  

 

With Curtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson as “Balrog”  

And Jason Momoa as “Blanka”

#StreetFighterMovie

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Photo and Video Credit: “Paramount Pictures” 

Watch the official teaser trailer for “The Thomas Crown Affair,” an intense heist thriller directed and starring Michael B. Jordan In cinemas 2027

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Every step was part of a plan. From Academy Award winner Michael B. Jordan comes a strikingly sensual heist thriller, “The Thomas Crown Affair.” Like his directorial debut “Creed III,” Jordan directs, produces, and stars this film in which the most dangerous man in the room is the one nobody’s watching.

Watch the teaser trailer: https://youtu.be/DdqFAWbEC7c

“The Thomas Crown Affair” also stars Kenneth Branagh, Adria Arjona, Lily Gladstone, Danai Gurira, Pilou Asbæk. The movie arrives in Philippine cinemas 2027.

Check out the poster 

About “The Thomas Crown Affair”:

Academy Award® winner Michael B. Jordan directs, produces, and stars in a visually breathtaking, sensual, and unexpectedly moving heist thriller, where the most dangerous man in the room is the one nobody's watching.

Directed by: Michael B. Jordan

Screenplay By: Drew Pearce and Jason Hall

Story By: Alan R. Trustman and Drew Pearce

Based On A Screenplay By: Alan R. Trustman

Produced by: Michael B. Jordan, Elizabeth Raposo, Marc Toberoff, Patrick McCormick, Charles Roven

Executive Producers: Jason Hall, Alan R. Trustman

Cast: Michael B. Jordan, Kenneth Branagh, Adria Arjona, Lily Gladstone, Danai Gurria, Pilou Asbæk 

Hiyaaah! Stephen Chow Kicks Off a New Era with “KUNG FU SOCCER” (功夫女足), Scoring in Philippine Cinemas on August 19!

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Why choose between Kung fu and soccer when you can have both?

Get ready for a high-energy cinematic showdown as acclaimed filmmaker Stephen Chow returns to the sports-comedy genre with his latest action-packed adventure, “KUNG FU SOCCER” (功夫女足), coming in Philippine cinemas on August 19.

Following the global success of “Shaolin Soccer,” Stephen Chow brings audiences a brand-new story filled with gravity-defying martial arts, spectacular football action, comedy, and an inspiring film about teamwork, friendship, and believing in the impossible.

Watch the official trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3y_Tl7IkqQ 

Zhang Xiaofei

Photo credit: Encore Films 

Starring Zhang Xiaofei, Dilraba Dilmurat and Zhang Yixing, “KUNG FU SOCCER” introduces audiences to the Emei Women’s Football Team, a determined group who prove that age, doubts, and setbacks cannot stop those who dare to chase their dreams.

Dilraba Dilmurat

Photo credit: Encore Films 

Whether you are a football fan, a longtime Stephen Chow fan, or simply looking for an entertaining movie experience for the whole family, “KUNG FU SOCCER” promises big laughs, thrilling action, and inspiring moments that prove the greatest victories are achieved when a team believes in one another. 

Photo credit: Encore Films 

Encore Films Philippines invites everyone to experience the fun, laughter, action, and heart of “KUNG FU SOCCER” as it kicks off in Philippine cinemas, August 19.

Stay in the game and follow Encore Films Philippines on Facebook and @encorefilmsph on Instagram for the latest kicks, updates, and upcoming releases. 

SPIDER-MAN BRAND NEW DAY Film Review : The Best Spider-Man film to come out in years !

By: Edgar Allan E. Yu

Photo credit: Columbia Pictures 

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is undoubtedly the best Spider-Man film to come out in years! It’s been four years since the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home, and Tom Holland’s Peter Parker is portrayed as alone, broken, and devastated—no Stark Tech, no girlfriend, no best friend. Forced to live on his own while battling a host of villains, Parker’s journey feels raw and compelling. Tom Holland delivers his best performance yet, matched perfectly by Zendaya and Jacob Batalon, whose chemistry brings depth to the story.

The return of Savage Hulk adds an electrifying dynamic, with his scenes alongside Spidey being nothing short of incredible. Jon Bernthal’s Punisher surprises with great chemistry with Spider-Man, and Sadie Sink’s character reveal had the entire theater buzzing with excitement. Despite its two-hour and twenty-five-minute runtime, the film’s pace and engaging moments make the time fly by effortlessly.

Photo credit: Columbia Pictures 

The action scenes are simply AMAZING—the swinging, the smashing, and the fight choreography, especially the battles against the ninjas of the Hand, are spectacular. Rumor has it that Jackie Chan’s stunt team was involved, and it shows in every breathtaking sequence. Marvel and Columbia Pictures made a brilliant choice in bringing Destin Daniel Cretton on board as director. He clearly understands how to showcase Spider-Man’s abilities in the most thrilling and authentic way. Fans and newcomers alike will leave the theater feeling happy and satisfied.

This film isn’t just another superhero movie—it’s a must-see for comic-book fans and anyone who appreciates a truly great movie. I have no doubt it deserves to make $2 billion at the box office. Spider-Man: Brand New Day has set a new standard, and I can’t wait to see where this amazing journey goes next! 

It was a dream to work with Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor, say the filmmakers of “THE END OF OAK STREET,” in cinemas and IMAX starting August 12

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Ewan McGregor, Christian Convery, Maisy Stella and Anne Hathaway are the Platts in “The End of Oak Street.”

Photo credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

“The cast is phenomenal.”

So says producer J.J. Abrams of Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor, Maisy Stella and Christian Convery, who, together, play a 1980s suburban family suddenly thrust into an adventure of prehistoric proportions in “The End of Oak Street.” “I’ve known Anne a little bit for a long time and have wanted to work with her forever. Ewan as well. So, this was a bit of a dream to get a chance to work with them both. The kids are wonderful as is the supporting cast,” says the filmmaker, who does know a thing or two about working with great ensembles, having directed films from the Star Wars and Star Trek franchises and, of course, being the creator of TV phenomenon Lost. 

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/W0lOiuHczk8 

Director David Robert Mitchell was thrilled to have worked with the actors too. “I was so happy when I realized that both Anne and Ewan would be the husband and wife and the parents in this family,” shares Mitchell. “And the dynamic that they have, the chemistry that they have, the different shades that their personalities have were fantastic.” 

Anne Hathaway as mom Denise Platt in “The End of Oak Street.”

Photo credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

Mitchell is excited for movie audiences to see a different side of Hathaway. “Anne is just an amazing actress,” says the director. “I knew she’d be incredible if we were lucky enough for her to do it. And it was one thing when we were doing the dramatic moments within the family story, but when we started to get to the suspense and danger and fear, she took it to another level, we all felt it, everyone watching. It was phenomenal, seeing her perform in that way. It was something that I hadn’t seen her do and it was really exciting. I can’t wait for audiences to see her doing this kind of role, the whole range in terms of strength, fear, pain, and all of that. It’s believable, it’s real.”

The respect is mutual. After seeing Mitchell’s “It Follows,” Hathaway asked to meet the filmmaker for lunch. Mitchell mentioned he had a future project in mind, but nearly eight years passed before the screenplay for “The End of Oak Street” finally arrived. Hathaway immediately connected with the script, beginning a collaboration that had been years in the making.

Ewan McGregor as dad Greg Platt in “The End of Oak Street.”

Photo credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

The director is also all praises of McGregor. “I was thrilled when Ewan agreed to play the role of Greg,” says Mitchell. “He brings a depth, a charm, a real love to this person who’s struggling about some elements of his life. Ewan portrays that, and it’s really wonderful, and also this really caring husband, this dad… There’s a really loveable, wonderful quality that he has that really allows you entrance into the family and you really connect with them and care.”

“Fighting with the dinosaurs was always fun to do,” says McGregor of the physical action he had to do in the film. “Annie and I had some really long runs to do – over gardens, down streets, jumping fences, running over peoples’ front yards, careful not to put our ankle down a hole. But we had fun doing that.”

Anne Hathaway flees from a dinosaur to save her family in “The End of Oak Street.”

Photo credit: Warner Bros. Pictures 

One of the things Hathaway loves most about the film is the nostalgia. “One of the things I love about this film is that it does remind me of those wonderful films from the ’80s, which were almost like family horror movies,” she shares. “Movies that were full of suspense, movies that you could watch with your parents, they weren’t too scary for you. You felt grown up and sophisticated and mature that you got to watch this movie where things that were scary were going on. I remember loving that feeling when I was a kid in the ’80s and the ’90s.”

Abrams teases that ‘“The End of Oak Street” is a total thrill ride. I’ve seen it with audiences. They scream and laugh and cry and cheer. It’s the sort of film that reminds you why you go to the movies.” 

Get ready for dinosaurs to move in when “The End of Oak Street” lands in cinemas on August 12. #EndofOakStreet

About “The End of Oak Street”

After a mysterious cosmic event rips Oak Street from suburbia and transports their neighborhood to someplace unknown, the Platt family soon discovers that their very survival depends on them sticking together as they navigate their now unrecognizable surroundings.

Starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor, THE END OF OAK STREET also stars Maisy Stella and Christian Convery. The film is written and directed by David Robert Mitchell and produced by J.J. Abrams, Hannah Minghella, Jon Cohen, David Robert Mitchell, Matt Jackson and Tommy Harper. The executive producers are Chris Bender, Jake Weiner, Joanne Lee and Leeann Stonebreaker. 

Mitchell’s team behind the camera includes director of photography Michael Gioulakis, production designer Maya Shimoguchi, editor John Axelrad, composer Michael Giacchino and costume designer Erin Benach.  

Warner Bros. Pictures Presents A Bad Robot Production, A Jackson Pictures Production, A David Robert Mitchell Film: THE END OF OAK STREET. The film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, only in theaters and IMAX in North America on August 14, 2026, and internationally beginning 12 August 2026. 

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” swings to the top of the box office as it bags 96-M PHP, the biggest “Spider-Man” opening day gross of all time in the Philippines

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July 30, 2026 – “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has smashed local box office records as the latest entry in the iconic franchise took in the biggest “Spider-Man” opening day gross of all time. 

The highly anticipated superhero adventure generated 95,930,965 million PHP during its first day of release, making it both the biggest opening gross for Sony Pictures and the biggest post pandemic opening day box office in the Philippines. 

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” also set the record for 3rd biggest opening day of all time in the country, trailing only “Avengers: Endgame” and “Avengers: Infinity War.”

This was announced today by Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc., distributor of “Spider-Man: Band New Day.” 

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/bbVLLv1s1Gw 

Below are the top ten highest-grossing cinemas in the Philippines:

SM Megamall

PHP 2,767,125

Ayala Malls Cinemas Trinoma

PHP 2,541,796

Power Plant Cinema

PHP 2,492,150

SM North EDSA

PHP 1,920,188

SM Fairview

PHP 1,904,105

SM Mall of Asia

PHP 1,654,249

Ayala Malls Cinemas Manila Bay

PHP 1,534,596

Gateway Cineplex 18 Cinema

PHP 1,387,241

SM Seaside Cebu

PHP 1,380,680

Robinsons Galleria Cinema

PHP 1,272,922

Robinsons Antipolo Cinema

PHP 1,206,730

Ayala Malls Cinemas Glorietta 

PHP 1,172,094

Ayala Malls Cinemas Cebu

PHP 1,104,688

Ayala Malls Cinemas Circuit

PHP 1,084,942

SM Manila

PHP 1,078,182

SM Taytay

PHP 1,034,397

SM CDO Downtown

PHP 1,025,260

SM Baguio

PHP 971,516

SM Dasmariñas

PHP 918,416

SM Lanang

PHP 908,157

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is currently rated 91% fresh on Rottentomatoes.com, which said “Spinning a web of spectacular set pieces together with mature emotional stakes and Tom Holland's soulful performance, Brand New Day is a promising reset that portends Spidey will remain sticky on the big screen for years to come.”

FOX-TV raved, “Perfection! The best Spider-Man movie ever.”

Empire noted its nod to the source material, writing, “This feels like the most comics-faithful entry.”

The Times lauded Tom Holland’s performance as Spider-Man, writing “Spectacular Holland continues to justify the hype.”

Official synopsis:

It’s a BRAND NEW DAY for Peter Parker. Fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn’t remember him—and the pressure of seeing his old friends move on without him—sparks a change in Peter he may not have the power to control. But that transformation might also be the only thing that can stop a shocking new threat to the city and those he loves - a powerful villain no one can even see. The world may have forgotten Peter Parker, but he hasn’t forgotten them.

About Spider-Man: Brand New Day

It’s a BRAND NEW DAY for Peter Parker. Fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn’t remember him—and the pressure of seeing his old friends move on without him—sparks a change in Peter he may not have the power to control. But that transformation might also be the only thing that can stop a shocking new threat to the city and those he loves - a powerful villain no one can even see. The world may have forgotten Peter Parker, but he hasn’t forgotten them.

Directed by: Destin Daniel Cretton

Written by: Chris McKenna, Erik Sommers, and Justin Kuritzkes

Based on the MARVEL Comic Book by: Stan Lee and Steve Ditko

Produced by: Kevin Feige, p.g.a., Amy Pascal, p.g.a., Avi Arad, Rachel O’Connor, p.g.a.

Executive Producers: Louis D’Esposito, David Cain

Cast: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal, Tramell Tillman, Michael Mando, and Mark Ruffalo

MARVEL and all related character names: © & ™ 2026 MARVEL

Credit: “Columbia Pictures” 

Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Karen Gillan are reunited in the official trailer for “Jumanji: Open World” In cinemas January 2027

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The gang is back in action as the wild world of Jumanji breaks free and unleashes chaos into Earth. The hilarious action-adventure will see Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Karen Gillan together once more in the final installment of the beloved trilogy.

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/xFFZZLcwHMc

“Jumanji: Open World” lets loose in Philippine theaters on January 2027.

About “Jumanji: Open World:

Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Karen Gillan are reunited in Jumanji: Open World, the hilarious final installment of the globally beloved action-adventure trilogy. Our heroes have escaped the perilous jungles of Jumanji before, but this time Jumanji breaks free of its console, unleashing its chaos into our world. 

Directed by: Jake Kasdan

Written by: Jake Kasdan, Jeff Pinkner & Scott Rosenberg

Based on the book Jumanji by: Chris Van Allsburg

Produced by: Matt Tolmach, Jake Kasdan, Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia

Executive Producers: Barry Waldman, Melvin Mar, William Teitler, Ted Field, Mike Weber, Chris Van Allsburg, Jeff Pinkner, Scott Rosenberg

Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, Alex Wolff, Madison Iseman, Morgan Turner, Ser’Darius Blain, Rhys Darby, with Nick Jonas and Danny DeVito  

Johnny Depp is Ebenezer Scrooge in “EBENEZER” coming soon only in cinemas. Watch the trailer, available now!

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Prepare to be Humbugged. Johnny Depp is Ebenezer Scrooge in Ebenezer, directed by Ti West (X trilogy). The holiday film also stars Rupert Grint, Andrea Riseborough, Sam Claflin, Daisy Ridley, Arthur Conti, Ellie Bamber, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Charlie Murphy, with Tramell Tillman and Ian McKellen, and is coming soon only in cinemas. 

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/TqRFSEj0_dQ 

Check out the teaser poster below:  

Photo credit: Paramount Pictures

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Paramount Pictures Presents

In Association with Domain Entertainment

A Wattsco / IN.2 Films Production

A Ti West Film

Johnny Depp

“Ebenezer”

 

SYNOPSIS

Johnny Depp is Ebenezer Scrooge. The name you know, the story you don’t. From Ti West,

EBENEZER also stars Rupert Grint, Andrea Riseborough, Sam Claflin, Daisy Ridley, Arthur Conti, Ellie Bamber, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Charlie Murphy, with Tramell Tillman and Ian McKellen.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY

Ti West, David Reid, Adam Bohling, Stephen Deuters, Jason Forman, Pete Chiappetta, Anthony Tittanegro,  Andrew Lary   

 

PRODUCED BY

Emma Watts, p.g.a.

 

SCREENPLAY BY

Nathaniel Halpern

 

DIRECTED BY

Ti West

 

STARRING

Johnny Depp, Rupert Grint, Andrea Riseborough, Sam Claflin, Daisy Ridley, Arthur Conti, Ellie Bamber, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Charlie Murphy, with Tramell Tillman and Ian McKellen

CREDITS ARE NOT FINAL AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

#EbenezerMovie

@paramountpicsph

Photo and Video Credit: “Paramount Pictures”

All roads lead to Raccoon City. Watch the official trailer of Zach Cregger’s “Resident Evil” In PH cinemas September 16

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An all new Resident Evil story awaits as Weapons and Barbarian director Zach Cregger reimagines the iconic franchise. The film follows Bryan (Austin Abrams), a medical courier who is going through the motions of his routine. As the night progresses, he finds himself in a non-stop race for survival as he encounters monstrous beings out to get him.

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/xUhD0rM3qaA

Survive the night as “Resident Evil” arrives in Philippine cinemas, including IMAX, on September 16.

About Resident Evil:

From the mind of visionary filmmaker Zach Cregger (Weapons, Barbarian) comes a thrilling — and terrifying — reinvention of the Resident Evil franchise. In an all-new story, Resident Evil follows Bryan (Austin Abrams), a medical courier who unwittingly finds himself in an action-packed, non-stop race for survival as one fateful, horrifying night  collapses around him in chaos.

 

From TriStar Pictures, Constantin Film, and Davis Films, Resident Evil hits theatres September 18, 2026.

Directed by: Zach Cregger   

Written by: Zach Cregger & Shay Hatten    

Produced by: Robert Kulzer, Zach Cregger, Roy Lee, Miri Yoon, Victor Hadida, Asad Qizilbash, Carter Swan

Executive Producers: Oliver Berben, Richard Wright, Robert Bernacchi

Cast: Austin Abrams, Zach Cherry, Kali Reis, and Paul Walter Hauser

Credits not final 

Meet the new face of Gotham in the full trailer for “CLAYFACE,” available now Written by Mike Flanagan, DC Studios’ first horror thriller opens only in cinemas October 21

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                     Photo credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

Don’t look away. Watch the newly released full trailer for “Clayface,” DC Studios’ first horror thriller, directed by James Watkins from a screenplay by horror genre fan favorite Mike Flanagan and Hossein Amini, based on characters from DC. “Clayface” stars Tom Rhys Harries, as the titular Gotham City villain, alongside Naomi Ackie, David Dencik, Max Minghella and Eddie Marsan, as well as Nancy Carroll and Joshua James. “Clayface” opens in Philippine cinemas October 21.

Watch the full trailer: https://youtu.be/Xk_QQyvEERE?si=t6nPzEBUFyL2u1yI 

Official synopsis: 

Matt Hagen’s meteoric rise from Gotham street kid to Hollywood leading man is tragically cut short when a local crime boss’s actions leave him horribly disfigured. Abandoned by his team and with nothing left, Matt seeks out a cutting edge treatment that miraculously returns him to his former self… but also unexpectedly affects his grip on reality, spiraling him down a destructive path of all-consuming revenge.

About “Clayface”: 

DC Studios’ “Clayface” is a horror thriller from director James Watkins, starring Tom Rhys Harries in the title role of the cult favorite villain from Gotham’s rogues gallery.

Matt Hagen’s meteoric rise from Gotham street kid to Hollywood leading man is tragically cut short when a local crime boss’s actions leave him horribly disfigured. Abandoned by his team and with nothing left, Matt seeks out a cutting edge treatment that miraculously returns him to his former self… but also unexpectedly affects his grip on reality, spiraling him down a destructive path of all-consuming revenge.

The film also stars Naomi Ackie, David Dencik, Max Minghella and Eddie Marsan, as well as Nancy Carroll and Joshua James. James Watkins directs from a screenplay by Mike Flanagan and Hossein Amini, story by Flanagan, based on characters from DC. The film is produced by Matt Reeves, Lynn Harris, James Gunn and Peter Safran, with Michael E. Uslan, Chantal Nong Vo, Lars P. Winther, Rafi Crohn and Paul Ritchie executive producing.

Watkins’ creative team includes director of photography Rob Hardy, production designer James Price, editor Jon Harris and costume designer Keith Madden. Music is by Volker Bertelmann.

DC Studios Presents a 6th & Idaho Production, a James Watkins Film, “Clayface.” The film will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures and released only in theaters in North America on October 23, 2026, and internationally beginning 21 October 2026.  

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8 and Flip8: Foldables, Perfected for Every Way of Living

 

The all-new Galaxy Z series opens a new chapter in foldables with three distinct experiences designed for Ultra productivity, immersive discovery and self-expression

 

LONDON – July 22, 2026 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today unveiled the new Galaxy Z series, its most complete lineup yet, designed to expand foldables to a wider audience. The lineup introduces Galaxy Z Fold8, a fresh and exciting form factor that provides a new kind of foldable experience built around the way people explore, discover and immerse themselves in their favorite content.

[CAPTION 1] Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8 and Flip8 open a new chapter in foldables with three distinct experiences designed for Ultra productivity, immersive discovery and self-expression

The lineup also includes Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, which brings Galaxy’s renowned Ultra standard to foldables with maximum productivity and content creation in a larger workspace. Galaxy Z Flip8 — the sleekest one yet — was built for expression and quick interaction on the go. Built on seven generations of foldable innovation and consumer insight, the new Galaxy Z series gives users more choice than ever, with three distinct experiences engineered to fit different needs.

Galaxy AI has been optimized for each of these form factors. Across the lineup, every insight feels more actionable and every action feels more connected. Multitasking is easier on the larger screens of Galaxy Z Fold8 and Fold8 Ultra, while Flip8’s AI-native FlexWindow keeps relevant information and shortcuts within reach. And with partner AI experiences such as Gemini Intelligence, Galaxy gives users even more ways to get things done in fewer steps — with transparency, privacy and user control built in. 

“As AI becomes more agentic, mobile devices will become the most personal entry point to experiences that understand and adapt to each user,” said TM Roh, Chief Executive Officer, President and Head of the Device eXperience (DX) Division at Samsung Electronics. “By setting a new standard for foldables, we are once again advancing the premium mobile experience and opening the next era of intelligence to more people.”

The All-New Galaxy Z Fold8: A New Galaxy Fold Experience for Everyday Immersion

Galaxy Z Fold8 is reimagined for users who want a foldable that feels natural in the moments when curiosity turns into deeper discovery. Fold8 introduces a form factor designed to move easily from quick interactions on the cover screen to deeper viewing, reading and gaming on the main display. With intuitive display ratios and long-lasting performance, Fold8 makes it easier to get the most out of the content, stories and ideas that matter.

Built for Discovery

Galaxy Z Fold8’s display ratios are designed around the way people naturally consume content throughout the day. By adapting the screen to the content, Fold8 creates a more immersive experience whether users are browsing, watching, reading or gaming. At just 201 g, Fold8 is Samsung's lightest Galaxy Z Fold yet. Despite its lightweight design, it combines the Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform for Galaxy with a larger 4,800 mAh battery, delivering smooth, responsive performance and lasting power so users can stay immersed longer.

When folded, the 10:16 cover screen feels familiar and comfortable for the short moments people return to most often, such as messaging, social updates, browsing and short-form video.

When unfolded, the 4:3 main display creates a larger canvas that helps users lose themselves in games and films.

When rotated, the same display ratio becomes naturally suited to reading, giving users a more comfortable way to settle into articles, e-books and long-form content without carrying another device.

Together, these display ratios are designed around the way people naturally consume content, helping Fold8 feel more immersive whether users are quickly checking in or settling in for longer sessions.

A Display Engineered From the Inside Out

Across the new Galaxy Z series, Samsung’s display engineering expertise serves as the foundation for a more refined foldable experience, supporting slimmer designs, greater durability and more seamless viewing. 

[CAPTION 2] Samsung’s new Flex Titanium technology introduces a titanium-based display structure designed to help make foldables thinner while maintaining durability. Combining a titanium-alloy film with an enhanced titanium plate

Samsung’s new Flex Titanium technology introduces a titanium-based display structure designed to help make foldables thinner while maintaining durability. Combining a titanium-alloy film with an enhanced titanium plate, Flex Titanium helps strengthen display support, absorb pressure and impact, and reduce crease visibility over time. This structure also refines the way the device opens, balancing hinge mechanics, display tension and magnetic force to make unfolding feel smoother, lighter and more natural.

With up to 3,000 nits of brightness, Vision Booster and a low-reflection display finish, the main screen stays vivid and easy to see even in outdoor settings. 

A Clear and Versatile Camera Experience

Galaxy Z Fold8 is designed to help users capture and share the moments that catch their attention. Whether it’s a sweeping landscape, a group shot or a spontaneous moment on the move, Fold8 makes everyday photography and video feel easier to capture, edit and share.

[CAPTION 3] Galaxy Z Fold8’s Dual 50 MP cameras deliver consistent high-resolution detail across wide and ultra-wide perspectives 

[CAPTION 4] Galaxy Z Fold8’s Dual 50 MP cameras deliver consistent high-resolution detail across wide and ultra-wide perspectives

Dual 50 MP cameras deliver consistent high-resolution detail across wide and ultra-wide perspectives, helping preserve image quality across different scenes and shooting conditions.

Dual Recording lets users capture both sides of the moment while previewing themselves through the cover screen, making reactions and shared experiences easier to frame.

My FanCam automatically tracks a selected subject and reframes footage into a preferred aspect ratio, turning dynamic scenes into social-ready videos with less manual editing. 

[CAPTION 5] My FanCam automatically tracks a selected subject and reframes footage into a preferred aspect ratio, turning dynamic scenes into social-ready videos with less manual editing.

Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra: The Ultra Foldable Built for Maximum Productivity

Ultra represents Galaxy’s highest standard for performance, capability and innovation. With Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, that standard meets Samsung’s most advanced foldable design. Its expansive 8-inch main display opens up a productive workspace for multitasking, while its advanced camera system  and long-lasting battery help users create throughout the day. All of this comes in Galaxy’s slimmest Z Fold design yet — measuring just 4.1 mm when unfolded and weighing 215 g,1 it pushes the standard for productivity on the go.

Professional-Grade Creativity With an Ultra-Level Camera System

Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is built to give creators more freedom from capture to edit, with an Ultra-level camera system and creative tools that make high-quality content easier to produce from one device. 

[CAPTION 6] Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is built to give creators more freedom from capture to edit, with an Ultra-level camera system and creative tools that make high-quality content easier to produce from one device.

The 200 MP main camera system captures rich, detailed photos with greater clarity, and is now enhanced with High Dynamic Range (HDR) capability in 200 MP mode for more true-to-life images.7

A new 50 MP ultra-wide camera brings greater detail and clarity to wider scenes and macro shots, giving users more flexibility when capturing landscapes, interiors, group shots and close-up details.

Improved Nightography7 helps photos and videos look brighter and clearer in low light, so users can capture standout moments even in challenging lighting conditions.

For advanced creators, 8K video recording through the new APV codec gives users greater flexibility and quality for editing and production workflows, while Cine LUT adds cinematic color and tone control directly from a mobile device.

Power, Battery and Cooling Built for All-Day Productivity

Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is engineered to stay fast, responsive and reliable through the most demanding workloads, from heavier multitasking and content creation to AI-powered workflows.

With Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform for Galaxy3 at its core, Fold8 Ultra delivers the performance users need to switch between apps, work across a larger screen and keep demanding tasks moving smoothly.

A larger 5,000 mAh battery helps users stay productive for longer, supporting a full day of work, creation and entertainment in a slimmer foldable design. 

[CAPTION 7] Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra’s larger 5,000 mAh battery helps users stay productive for longer, supporting a full day of work, creation and entertainment in a slimmer foldable design.

Fold8 Ultra introduces a new dual-path charging architecture with 45W fast charging, helping distribute power more efficiently across the battery system for faster, more stable and reliable charging throughout the day.

Fold8 Ultra uses an expanded graphite cooling structure engineered for improved thermal conductivity, helping dissipate heat more effectively to keep the device responsive during demanding tasks.

Galaxy Z Flip8: The Sleekest, Most Expressive AI-Native Flip Experience

Galaxy Z Flip8 is built for users who want their phone to feel as dynamic as they are. Designed around quick interactions, personal expression and AI-native experiences, Flip8 brings the power of Galaxy AI closer to everyday moments through a reimagined FlexWindow and uniquely flexible Flip form factor. Weighing just 180 g1 and with a thickness of only 6.1 mm, Samsung’s slimmest and lightest Flip brings information, actions and creativity closer to everyday moments.

A Smarter, More Intuitive FlexWindow Experience

Galaxy Z Flip8 reimagines the FlexWindow as an AI-native everyday interface, bringing information, actions and assistance closer to the moments when users need them most.

The new FlexWindow brings apps, insights and actions directly to the cover screen, helping users access information, AI-powered features and connected tasks in fewer steps.

Now Brief on the FlexWindow home screen brings timely insights and next steps, helping users move from glanceable information to action at the right moment.

Flip8 also makes automation through Gemini Intelligence easier to access from the FlexWindow,13 allowing users to complete connected actions through side-key activation or natural voice requests.

FlexCam Unlocks a More Expressive Flip Selfie Experience

Galaxy Z Flip8 enhances Samsung’s signature Flip camera experience, turning everyday moments into more expressive content through flexible shooting angles, real-time previews and Flip-only creative experiences. From hands-free shooting and real-time preview to cover-screen selfie videos and Flip-only mirror selfies, Flip8 helps users create, check and share polished moments without setting up extra equipment.  

[CAPTION 8] From hands-free shooting and real-time preview to cover-screen selfie videos and Flip-only mirror selfies, Flip8 helps users create, check and share polished moments without setting up extra equipment.

A 50 MP camera with ProVisual Engine delivers Galaxy Z Flip’s most advanced selfie experience, helping users capture detailed portraits and everyday shots with natural skin tones, dynamic bokeh and standout detail.

Flex Mode makes hands-free shooting easy from a wide range of angles, while Camcorder Grip with Zoom Rocker provides a more comfortable, stable hold when capturing dynamic shots on the move.

Super Steady — now with a Horizontal Lock option — helps keep footage smooth and consistently framed, whether filming action-filled moments or on-the-go selfie videos.

FlipShot lets users personalize the FlexWindow and capture more expressive mirror selfies, while Mirror view gives users a realistic mirror-like view for quick look checks before taking a photo or heading out. 

A New Class of Agentic Experiences Optimized for Foldables

As the most personal device people carry, the phone has become the primary entry point where AI meets users — and the new Galaxy Z series sets the tone for the next generation of mobile AI experiences. Galaxy AI now works across more apps and services, with experiences optimized for foldable form factors. By understanding what matters to each user and helping turn insights into action, Galaxy AI becomes more personal, proactive and useful throughout the day.

[CAPTION 9] Now Nudge helps turn insights into action. When plans begin to take shape in a conversation, AI can surface relevant next steps such as checking a schedule, finding a place or saving a location. On foldables, users can continue the conversation side by side on larger displays.

Now Brief helps users stay informed with personalized insights tailored to their routines, interests and daily needs through expanded scenarios, customizable briefing cards and personalized recommendations. It now also surfaces security and privacy insights, helping users stay on top of potential risks and protective actions.

Now Nudge helps turn insights into action. When plans begin to take shape in a conversation, AI can surface relevant next steps such as checking a schedule, finding a place or saving a location. On foldables, users can continue the conversation side by side on larger displays.

Gemini Intelligence helps users move from request to result with fewer steps. Users can simply describe what they need or even add screen or image context. With Gemini Notebook, users can bring together notes, images, recordings, files and documents in one persistent workspace to collect, organize and develop their ideas. Drag-and-drop support in Split view makes the workflow even more intuitive, allowing users to easily add multiple files and images and turn their content into audio overviews, infographics, reports, meeting recaps, visual summaries, documents and more.

AI experiences become more connected and contextual when the new Galaxy Z series is connected with Galaxy Watch Ultra2, the Galaxy Watch9 series and even the upcoming intelligent eyewear. From wellness insights to daily routines and connected actions, Galaxy AI helps users move more seamlessly between devices with timely personalized support throughout the day.

Together, these experiences show how Galaxy AI is becoming a more capable and proactive companion, helping users accomplish more with less effort. Across the lineup, foldable form factors make these experiences easier to access throughout the day.

Security and Privacy Built Into the Experience

As AI becomes more personal and agentic, trust continues to be a critical foundation of the experience. Users need to know how their data is used, understand what AI is doing on their behalf and stay in control of the choices that shape their experience. With the new Galaxy Z series, Samsung builds that trust into the device from the start, keeping personal data secure while giving users transparency, choice and control over how their information is used.

Samsung Knox protects every Galaxy device from the chip up, with a multi-layered approach that includes on-device personalization and user-controlled cloud processing, as well as future-ready protections such as ecosystem-wide protection through Samsung Knox Matrix. For on-device AI, Personal Data Engine (PDE) enables context-aware, personalized AI experiences. To protect PDE, Knox Enhanced Encrypted Protection (KEEP) creates encrypted, app-specific storage environments, while Knox Vault adds a tamper-resistant physical layer for sensitive information. These system-level protections work together with Advanced Intelligence settings and Personal Data Intelligence to help users control how AI features manage and use personal data.

One UI 9 also introduces a new AI Assistant Activity dashboard, giving users a centralized view of AI automations running on their behalf. Instead of moving across multiple apps and services to understand what happened, users can review AI actions in one place and navigate directly to the relevant agent for additional context and settings. The new Galaxy Z series also brings enhanced Privacy Alerts that proactively notify users about potential privacy risks, including unnecessary attempts to access background permissions, helping them respond before those risks become invisible.

These updates build on Galaxy’s existing security and privacy portfolio which includes Auto Blocker, Theft Protection, Private Sharing, Secure Wi-Fi and more. Together, these advancements help users take a more active role in managing personal data and AI activities, with transparency, clearer choices and stronger protections at the core of their experience — helping ensure that more personal AI experiences remain grounded in trust.

Getting Started With the New Galaxy Z Series

Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8 and Flip8 are available for pre-order in the Philippines starting July 22. All models are available in Graphite and Cream, with Violet Shadow exclusive to Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Lavender to Galaxy Z Fold8 and Pink to Galaxy Z Flip8. Online-exclusive colors include Green Shadow for Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Pistachio for Galaxy Z Fold8 and Mint for Galaxy Z Flip8.

Pre-order until August 13 to double your storage and save as much as P7,000, get up to PHP14,000 off when you trade-in, and even avail of Samsung Care+ Free for 3 months, worth P3,297 via Samsung.com.

Pre-order offers also include savings up to 15% with 0% installment up to 36 months using UnionBank or Metrobank Credit Card, as well as savings up to 11% with 0% installment up to 24 months using Eastwest, BDO, BPI, Security Bank, PNB, HSBC, Chinabank, or RCBC Credit Cards. These offers are available at Samsung Authorized stores nationwide, Samsung.com, and participating online retailers. Customers may also enjoy up to P14,000 off via Samsung Finance+ or Home Credit at Samsung Authorized Stores nationwide, upgrade from their old Galaxy device with guaranteed savings of up to P14,000 through ade-in and avail of Samsung Care+ at up to 33% off on a 2-year plan at Samsung Authorized Stores nationwide and partner online retailers. 

The new Galaxy Z series will bring the benefits of advanced AI closer to users’ daily lives by providing a 6-month free trial of Google AI Pro, including 5 TB of cloud. With the expanded access to Google’s most capable AI models, users can boost their productivity and creativity on the foldable screen anytime they want. 

Switching to Galaxy is now easier than ever, thanks to a more seamless migration experience across a wider range of devices. With the updated Smart Switch, iOS users can scan a QR code on their current devices and wirelessly transfer data without downloading additional apps. Smart Switch can also bring over additional types of data including passwords and passkeys, call history, accessibility settings, eSIM data and more, helping reduce the time needed to set up a new device. And with Quick Share’s new compatibility with AirDrop, sharing files between iOS and Galaxy devices is now seamless in both directions.  

CAPTION 10 Switching to Galaxy is now easier than ever, thanks to a more seamless migration experience across a wider range of devices. With the updated Smart Switch, iOS users can scan a QR code on their current devices and wirelessly transfer data without downloading additional apps.

To give users peace of mind after upgrading, Samsung Care+ offers comprehensive protection with 

fast repairs for accidental damage, extended warranty coverage and certified expert support at home and abroad, making it easier to stay covered wherever life takes them. Customers who purchase a new Galaxy foldable on Samsung.com and enroll in a monthly Samsung Care+ plan will receive the first three months of coverage at no cost. With One UI 9, the new Warranty and care settings hub also makes it easy to enroll in, access and manage Samsung Care+, alongside warranty information, self-diagnostics, repair requests and remote support — all from one convenient place on the device. 

For more information about the new Galaxy Z Series, please visit:  

Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra: https://www.samsung.com/ph/smartphones/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra/buy/

Galaxy Z Fold8: https://www.samsung.com/ph/smartphones/galaxy-z-fold8/buy/ 

Galaxy Z Flip8: https://www.samsung.com/ph/smartphones/galaxy-z-flip8/buy/ 

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