SB19 EXPANDS INTERNATIONAL REACH THROUGH LANDMARK JAPAN SHOWCASES AND MEDIA DEBUTS

 The group expands its reach through cross-border collaborations, festival appearances, Japanese TV debut, and a high-profile performance with Kento Nakajima

SB19 also hints about the re-release of “Gento,” featuring Kento Nakajima

PHILIPPINES – SB19 continues to turn its long-term ambition of becoming a global phenom into a growing reality, with a series of activities in Japan that have brought the P-Pop supergroup closer to one of Asia’s most important music markets.

The group’s recent activities in Japan span music collaborations, major festival stages, and landmark television appearances, further strengthening SB19’s strategy to reach international audiences.

SB19 recently debuted at SUMMER SONIC 2026, one of Japan’s biggest music festivals, performing in both Osaka and Tokyo. The appearance placed the acclaimed group alongside prominent international headliners and prominent local music stars, giving them an opportunity to represent Filipino artistry on a global scale.

For PABLO, performing at SUMMER SONIC means realizing a dream that once felt impossible and distant. “Performing in both Osaka and Tokyo is another milestone for us, and we’re incredibly grateful for the chance to introduce SB19 to Japanese audiences and connect with them. We have a wide range of songs and genres in our repertoire, so fans can expect an energetic and diverse set that showcases different sides of SB19. Most of all, we hope our performances will allow people to experience our music, feel our energy, and hopefully capture their hearts.”

TAG MEDIA GROUP HIGHLIGHTS TOP NEWS ASIA MAGAZINE AT PRWF 2026

PHILIPPINES – Readers and industry leaders gathered at National Book Store, Araneta City, Cubao on August 14, 2026, for a special Top News Asia magazine signing hosted by TAG Media Group during The Philippine Readers and Writers

Spearheaded by TAG Media Group President and Editor-in-Chief Engr. Grace Bondad-Nicolas, the event brought together two powerful guest speakers: Comelec Chairman Atty. George Erwin Mojica Garcia; and corporate leader, former Congressman, and PAF Reserve Officer Brig. Gen. Michael “Mikee” Lagman Romero.

Attendees enjoyed an engaging Q&A session where the guest leaders shared behind-the-scenes stories from their careers and national service.

HUAWEI INTRODUCES THE MATEPAD PRO MAX: OFFICIAL AVAILABILITY AND BUNDLE DETAILS

 

PHILIPPINES — As the no. 1 tablet brand in the Philippines, HUAWEI empowers Filipino creators and professionals with the launch of the HUAWEI MatePad Pro Max. Users nationwide can pre-order the thinnest, lightest 13-inch+, PC-level productivity tablet and secure massive premium freebies until August 19.

The HUAWEI MatePad Pro Max minimizes limits so users can define every moment of mobile productivity and artistic creation. It brings together top-tier industrial design, an immersive display, and AI assistant capabilities to push the boundaries of what large-screen tablets can achieve.

4-in-1 PC-Level Portability and AI-Powered Productivity

The HUAWEI MatePad Pro Max delivers the ultimate 4-in-1 PC-like experience, designed to adapt effortlessly to everyday situations across work, entertainment, study, and creative pursuits. It simplifies daily tasks with the upgraded PC-Level WPS Office and the new WPS AI suite, which intelligently suggests topics, refines text, and extracts key points to create presentations. The software also uses real-time multi-device collaboration, allowing teams to edit and sync files instantly using shared links and multi-level permissions. 

Showcasing top-tier portable industrial design, the HUAWEI MatePad Pro Max features the HUAWEI Cloud Falcon Architecture integrated into a full-metal unibody. This structure enables an ultra-slim profile at just 4.7 mm, while keeping the device ultra-light at just 499 g. The tablet is designed to improve overall bending resistance by 60%, earning it the industry’s first TÜV Rheinland Ultra-Thin Bending Resistance Certification. Performance is driven by a 10,400 mAh battery that delivers up to 14.5 hours of video playback, alongside the 40 W reverse SuperCharge and Live Multitask features that can run three apps simultaneously. 

Complementing this is the 439 g high-strength alloy HUAWEI Glide Keyboard that folds and connects to the tablet like a laptop. Designed with a magnetic flexible hinge, the keyboard opens effortlessly in a single motion, while an integrated hidden slot stores and charges the stylus. It also features second-generation keycaps with three times greater resistance against wear and stains.

The HUAWEI MatePad Pro Max is available in a sleek Blue variant that draws inspiration from the interplay of light on sunlit water. Its luminous finish uses a nano-scale coating that creates dynamic, rippled visual effects across the metallic surface. The exclusive PaperMatte Edition weighs 509 g, making it the thinnest and lightest 13-inch+ tablet available.

SAY HELLO TO YOUR NEW CREATIVE BESTIE: THE HUAWEI PURA 90S SERIES 5G IS HERE!

 

PHILIPPINES — HUAWEI has once again raised the bar for flagship smartphones with the new “King of Imaging,” the HUAWEI Pura 90s Series, available starting at PHP 54,999, and now open for pre-order in the Philippines.

Bringing together trendsetting aesthetics, next-generation imaging, reliable 5G connectivity, and advanced AI-powered features, the HUAWEI Pura 90s Series ushers a new era of intelligent mobile experiences.

King of Imaging Brings Your Vision to Focus

The HUAWEI Pura Series is renowned for seamlessly blending groundbreaking imaging innovation with fashion-forward design, empowering users to capture life’s beauty while expressing their individuality through a device that is as remarkable as the moments it preserves. Reinforcing its position as the “King of Imaging,” the HUAWEI Pura 90s Series introduces a new range of imaging innovation to take the mobile photography experience to greater heights, enabling users to preserve their best moments exactly how they experienced it.

Built to be an absolute Zoom Beast, the HUAWEI Pura 90s Series lets users capture extraordinary detail from near or far. The HUAWEI Pura 90s Pro Max redefines flagship smartphone imaging with its industry-leading 200MP Ultra Large Sensor Telephoto Camera with a 1/1.28-inch sensor and the first-ever 200MP RYYB Sensor. The advanced Telephoto Camera system enables users to capture details with stunning clarity, bringing distant subjects into sharp focus with exceptional clarity. Its powerful Telephoto Zoom brings users closer to every unforgettable moment, whether it’s a live performance of their favorite artists, elusive wildlife in their natural habitat, or intricate, microscopic details. Combined with the industry-leading image stabilization of CIPA 7.0, the HUAWEI Pura 90s Pro Max keeps handheld zoom shots sharp and steady, ensuring every distant scene is preserved with impressive clarity. 

Even in complex lighting conditions, the HUAWEI Pura 90s Pro Max captures brilliant highlights without overexposure, and reveals rich detail in darker shadows. Its 50MP Ultra Lighting HDR Camera, powered by a 3-in-1 Ultra Lighting Prism and an industry-leading dynamic range of up to 16 EV, captures more light information than ever before to render brighter highlights and deeper, more detailed shadows. This results in naturally balanced, richly textured photos that faithfully recreate the atmosphere of every moment no matter the lighting contrast.  

Colour precision is key to render true-to-life photos that are true to what you see. The HUAWEI Pura 90s Series introduces the 2nd Gen True-to-Colour Camera, which renders a wider breadth of colour range with improved accuracy and an expanded colour gamut processing. When shooting vivid landscapes to everyday portraits, the imaging system delivers naturally balanced, lifelike colours with exceptional precision to ensure every photo reflects the scene just as users see it. 

PUMA SPEEDCAT EVOLUTION: EXPLORING THE NEW SATIN, GELLY, AND HIDDEN WEDGE DROPS

 

PHILIPPINES — PUMA continues the evolution of its Speedcat franchise, launching three new silhouettes that reimagine the classic racing design. Global K-pop star Rosé introduces the expansion by unveiling the Speedcat Etoile, joining the recently released Speedcat Ballet Jelly and Speedcat Wedg

Speedcat Etoile x Rosé 

Fronted by Rosé, the Speedcat Etoile embraces a graceful, ballet-inspired character. The sneaker pairs the distinct low-profile shape of the original Speedcat with soft suede overlays, satin-inspired finishes, and ribbon laces that tie into elegant bows.

Framed by her personal childhood memories, Rosé helps visually capture the spirit of the Etoile: a celebration of light, femininity, and every version of who you are, from where you started to where you are going.

BEYOND FOUR WALLS: HOW CAMELLA CREATES THE PERFECT FILIPINO FAMILY ANCHOR

  PHILIPPINES – A home is not merely a structure for Filipinos: it is the visible result of love, labor, and lifelong aspiration. It is where parents turn years of hard work into something tangible, where children grow with confidence, where grandparents remain close for care and companionship, and where milestones are marked across many stages of family life.

 A Camella home becomes more than a residence—it serves as a lasting legacy where families create memories, celebrate milestones, and build a future across generations.

 

This cultural attachment to homeownership continues to define the Filipino dream. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority in 2022, three in every five families, or 62.1 percent, owned the house and lot they occupied. For many, a home represents more than financial progress; it is a promise of forever, a place to begin, belong, and passed on with pride.

DISCOVER VISTA RESIDENCES RFO READY TO MOVE UNITS: ELEGANT HIGH RISE LIVING FOR DISCERNING HOMEOWNERS AND PROPERTY INVESTORS

 

PHILIPPINES – Vista Residences is making vertical living highly accessible in Metro Manila through its Ready-to-Move Deals. Tailored for Global Filipino buyers and forward-thinking investors seeking long-term value, these ready-for-occupancy (RFO) high-rise developments are situated in prime locations such as Quezon City, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong, and Makati. 

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Wil Tower offers a ready-for-occupancy condominium address in Quezon City, placing residents close to major universities, medical institutions, government offices, and transport networks for everyday convenience and long-term investment value.

Choosing an RFO unit delivers a distinct advantage, allowing buyers to physically evaluate the actual address, operational amenities, and transport access points before purchase. These prime locations ensure immediate proximity to central business districts, prestigious schools, transit hubs, and lifestyle destinations.