K-pop artist Baekho, who performed at Waterbomb Manila last mont h, will be leaving his agency after the expiration of his exclusive contract. Pledis Entertainment, Baekho’s agency, announced on March 6 the termination of his contract after its expiration of March 14. . “The...
Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited reported a strong fourth-quarter 2024 performance by City of Dreams Manila, primarily a result of better performance in the rolling chip and mass market table game segments. “City of Dreams Manila had a strong quarter with a sequential increase in...
Korean agency SM Entertainment announced the launch of SM Universe (Singapore), Southeast Asia’s first K-pop training academy, at *SCAPE in June this year. According to SM Universe, the demand for K-pop globally continues to experience robust growth, with a remarkable 423 percent increase...
Kakao Entertainment, a Korean company operating a multi-studio system encompassing both production houses and talent agencies, said it is set to reaffirm its position as a global studio in 2025 with high-quality content. The company said it plans to adapt its popular webtoons/web novels into...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is aiming to expand the country’s entertainment industry this year by fostering greater exposure in international markets. Driven by world-class Filipino talent, Trade Secretary Cristina Roque said the agency is set to push local films and teleseryes...
Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertainment Inc., (TRLEI) the integrated resort operating under the name Okada Manila, continued to report a drop in both revenues and earnings but showed that quarterly gaps are becoming narrower. TRLEI’s parent company Universal Entertainment Corporation disclosed in...
Japanese gaming firm Universal Entertainment Corporation (UEC) expects to end the year with a loss, partly due to the weak VIP market hounding its Philippine integrated resort, Okada Manila, and other casinos operating in the country. In a disclosure to the Tokyo Stock Exchange, UEC said that based...
Korean star Jung Hae-in spent a meaningful yuletide season by meeting his Filipino fans in Manila. Jung Hae-in, who starred in dramas such as “D.P.,” “Love Next Door,” “Snowdrop,” “One Spring Night,” “Prison Playbook” and “Something in the Rain,” wrapped up 2024 by...
Tiger Resort Asia Limited (TRAL) has divested its majority stake in publicly-listed Asiabest Group International Inc. (ABG), dashing hopes for the backdoor listing and follow-on offering of integrated resort Okada Manila. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), ABG stated, “We...
Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertainment Inc. (TRLEI), the local unit of Japan’s Universal Entertainment Corporation and owner of the Okada Manila integrated resort, is looking to attract more tourists from Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asian countries to boost both gaming and hotel revenues....
Michael Learns to Rock will be performing their timeless songs and a new track when they stage their concert in Manila next month. The band, composed of Jascha Richter, Kåre Wanscher and Mikkel Lentz, will be holding their “Take Us to Your Heart Tour: Celebrating the Hits” concert in...
Quezon City 1st district Rep. Juan Carlos "Arjo" Atayde (Facebook) Quezon City 1st district Rep. Juan Carlos "Arjo" Atayde says he is “very optimistic” that the Philippines can become a global force in entertainment similar to behemoths...
