One Championship closes series D investment; Total Capital climbs to over US$250 Million

The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), announced today that it has closed a US$166 million Series D financing round led by Sequoia Capital.  New investors, including Temasek, Greenoaks Capital, and other leading institutional investors, also participated in the round. ONE now has a total capital base that exceeds US$250 million. This equity investment further solidifies ONE’s dominant market leadership position in the sports media industry in Asia.

AXA Philippines and Metrobank Foundation team up for financial literacy of public school teachers

AXA Philippines, one of the country’s leading insurance companies, recently partnered with Metrobank Foundation to help public school teachers improve their understanding of financial wellness and empower them to live better lives. 

MCU films returning to PH Theaters for Marvel Studios 10th Anniversary Movie Marathon

Avengers assemble!  To celebrate an impressive decade of Marvel Studios blockbusters, starting October 13 and running through October 21, sixteen films spanning the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe will be returning to Philippine theaters for the Marvel Studios 10th Anniversary Movie Marathon.

Beginning with Marvel Studios’ “Iron Man,” the first film to kick off the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and all the way through this year’s releases of “Black Panther,” “Avengers: Infinity War,” and “Ant-Man and The Wasp,” MCU films will be seen in the big screen again in participating cinemas across the country.

The More, the Merrier?

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Pet lovers live by the philosophy, “the more, the merrier” but is this always true? With Philippines being one of the dog capital countries of the world, owning more than 5 dogs is not unusual. But with the number of pets in line to be fed and nurtured, this level of fun and excitement starts to take a toll on the owner. More often than not, pets have a hard time getting along, especially when a new one comes into the picture. If not addressed properly, it may cause several problems such as brawls which may then lead to serious injuries. 

The Pet Food Institute (PFI), dedicated to its commitment to educate the Filipino pet community on responsible pet ownership, shares three tips to help pets get along.

Leading Trends and Offering a Variety of Products, TEAMGROUP Launches Minimalist Style USB Flash Drives

TEAMGROUP, the world’s leading memory brand, today launches multiple USB flash drives to satisfy users’ different requirements in workplaces or other environments. They are the M181 with USB3.1 and Type-C OTG dual interface, and the lightweight and compact C182/C183 with high speed transfer interface.

Hillary Clinton, Madeleine Albright & Colin Powell Guest Star on the Fifth Season Premiere of Madam Secretary on Sony Channel

Fans of Sony Channel’s political series, Madam Secretary, will be in for a treat with the guest appearances of former secretaries of state Hillary Clinton, Madeleine Albright and General Colin Powell in the fifth season premiere that airs Monday, October 8 at 9pm. 

In this unprecedented episode, Secretary of State Elizabeth McCord, played by award-winning actress Téa Leoni, turns to the former real-life secretaries of state to ask their advice on how best to respond to a delicate situation.

"Mga Batang Poz" is a Game-Changer in the Literary Front

Segundo Matias, Jr. discusses PLHIV on his controversial new novel

Acclaimed and best-selling author Segundo Matias, Jr. has recently launched his new book under Lampara Publishing House. Dubbed Mga Batang Poz, Matias' latest foray into pop culture lit is an emotionally gripping account of four teenagers afflicted with HIV-AIDS. The story grows in poignancy as the characters reveal something about their lives throughout the journey, finding comfort and solace in each other's harrowing experiences and in return, helping them realize the beauty of life and friendship underneath the suffering.

Global Superstar Taylor Swift to open the “2018 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS®” with First Awards show performance in almost three years

Swift to Perform “I Did Something Bad” from Multi-Platinum Album reputation

The Live Broadcast Will Air on Wednesday, 10 October on Blue Ant Entertainment

dick clark productions announced global superstar Taylor Swift is opening the “2018 American Music Awards” with a performance of “I Did Something Bad,” marking Swift’s first awards show performance in nearly three years. A 19-time American Music Award winner, Swift garnered four 2018 nominations and is the current record holder of most wins for Artist of the Year, a category for which she is nominated again this year. Swift joins previously announced performers benny blanco with Halsey and Khalid, Cardi B featuring Bad Bunny and J Balvin, Mariah Carey, Ciara featuring Missy Elliott, Dua Lipa, Panic! At the Disco, Post Malone ft. Ty Dolla $ign, Carrie Underwood and a moving tribute to the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. Hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross, the “2018 American Music Awards,” the world’s largest fan-voted awards show, will broadcast live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Wednesday, 10 October at 8:00 AM on Blue Ant Entertainment.