Precious Pages’ CAT-HA app lets readers enjoy free Filipino stories anytime, anywhere.

Readers can now enjoy Filipino e-books for free on CAT-HA, the newly launched digital reading app from Precious Pages Corporation (PPC), one of the Philippines’ leading publishers of Filipino novels.

Previously known as Precious Pages iReader, CAT-HA gives readers easy access to their favorite romance stories while also allowing them to explore new titles anytime, anywhere. Whether on their daily commute, during a coffee break, while unwinding at home, or simply in need of a quick escape, readers can enjoy their favorite stories right from their mobile devices.

One of CAT-HA’s key features is its FREE TO READ collection, giving users access to select titles completely free of charge.

Precious Pages Corporation President Segundo Matias Jr. shared that the app was inspired by his vision of making reading more accessible to people who may not always have the means to buy books or access reading materials.

“Alam naman natin yung crisis na marami sa mga Filipino ang hindi nakakapagbasa. Minsan nakakalungkot isipin na may mga taong hindi nakakabili ng books o walang access sa mga reading materials. Yun yung ginagawan ko ng paraan sa publishing, na sana yung mga walang kakayahang makapagbasa, magkaroon ng pagkakataon. Kaya yung mga ganitong klaseng initiative, tulad ng app na libre, malaking bagay.”

Segundo also said that CAT-HA is intended to offer a curated reading experience, with titles selected for their quality and appeal. “Kapag nakapagbasa ka na rito, you expect na compelling yung mga novels at maayos yung grammar.”

Looking ahead, he hopes CAT-HA will eventually expand beyond its current selection to include a wider range of genres and formats.

“Ang objective namin, sana magkaroon ng app na sari-saring genre na rin ang mababasa ninyo. In the coming months and years, sana pati comics, children’s books, at lahat na. We tried to fit in everything here, na kapag binuksan mo yung CAT-HA, nandun na.” 

The CAT-HA app can be downloaded from the Google Play Store, Apple App Store, and Huawei AppGallery.

Please click here for the CAT-HA launch photos.

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The 14-episode family drama-suspense series stars the Philippines’ most acclaimed stars Sharon Cuneta and Barbie Forteza

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Prime Video has unveiled the official key art for Honor Thy Mother and announced that the 14-episode family drama-suspense series will premiere on September 11. A collaboration between GMA Network and ABS-CBN Studios, the series features a powerhouse cast and acclaimed creative talents in a compelling story centered on family, legacy, and secrets hidden for years. The cast is led by Sharon Cuneta, Barbie Forteza, John Estrada, Khalil Ramos, Tonton Gutierrez, and Mercedes Cabral.

After being separated for years, a mother and daughter finally find their way back to each other, only to discover that they have become bitter rivals. With painful memories resurfacing and both fighting for what they believe is rightfully theirs, they are forced to choose between facing their troubled past together or allowing it to drive them further apart.

Sharon Cuneta stars as the formidable CEO of a powerful family-run business whose carefully controlled world is shaken by an unexpected crisis. Barbie Forteza plays a determined young woman whose arrival unveils a life-changing truth: she is Sharon’s long-lost daughter. As mother and daughter are thrust back into each other’s lives after years of separation, they must navigate a complicated relationship shaped by secrets, ambition, and the painful consequences of the past.

The series is directed by award-winning filmmakers Onat Diaz, known for Wildflower (2017), Dirty Linen (2023), and The Alibi (2025), and Jojo Saguin, known for Linlang (2023) and The Alibi (2025).

First-look stills from Honor Thy Mother, premiering on September 11 exclusively on Prime Video. Photo courtesy of Prime Video.

Premiering on September 11, Honor Thy Mother consists of 14 episodes. The series marks the first Prime Video Original collaboration involving GMA Network and ABS-CBN Studios, bringing together talents and creatives from two of the Philippines’ leading entertainment companies.

Honor Thy Mother joins thousands of titles available on Prime Video, including Filipino favorites such as The Loyalty Game, Love is Never Gone, The Silent Noise, The Alibi, LOL: Last One Laughing Philippines, Saving Grace, Linlang, and Drag Den with Manila Luzon Seasons 1 and 2; Korean titles like See You At Work Tomorrow!, Absolute Value of Romance, Siren’s Kiss, Spring Fever, Surely Tomorrow, Head Over Heels, GOOD BOY, Newtopia, and Marry My Husband; and anime hits including Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, Jujutsu Kaisen 0, and Rurouni Kenshin.

The service also offers a wide selection of award-winning and critically acclaimed Amazon MGM Studios titles, including Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War, Elle, Off Campus, Young Sherlock, Fallout, Reacher, Road House, The Boys, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, and The Summer I Turned Pretty. Subscribers can also enjoy licensed fan favorites such as John Wick, along with exclusive live sports coverage, including the NBA, and acclaimed sports documentaries like Bye Bye Barry, Kelce, and Earnhardt.

Prime Video members can stream their favorite movies, series, and other content anytime and anywhere on thousands of compatible devices. The Prime Video app also allows members to download select titles on mobile devices and tablets for offline viewing at no extra cost. In the Philippines, Prime Video is available for P149 per month.

For more information on Prime Video, visit www.amazon.com/primevideo.

The first batch of pre-orders for the group’s debut physical album has reached full capacity

The second batch of pre-ordered items is available here

SB19 transforms one of its most ambitious musical projects into a premium collector’s edition with the release of the Wakas at Simula Global CD Version, the P-Pop powerhouse’s first-ever physical album.

Designed to bring Wakas at Simula closer to fans wherever they are in the world, the Global CD Version aligns with their mission to cater to their growing reach and demand across continents. From headlining major festivals in key music markets to topping the charts in various countries, from collaborating with top-tier international artists and earning editorial opportunities from the biggest publications abroad, SB19 steps up their game with plans to expand their reach beyond the local shores.

“For us, the Global CD Version represents a way to stay connected with A’TIN around the world and remind them that no matter where they are, they will always have a piece of home with them,” SB19’s Pablo explains. “We want them to know that SB19 will continue to be by their side through the best moments of their lives and even during the challenging times.”

The first batch of the CD has completely sold out, prompting Backspacer Records and Sony Music Entertainment to open another batch for purchase, which fans can purchase through this link: https://sb19.lnk.to/buy-WaSGlobalCD

Originally released digitally, Wakas at Simula now takes on a tangible form, allowing A’TIN from all around the world to experience the album beyond streaming platforms. The physical edition commemorates the group’s artistic legacy while giving listeners an opportunity to own a last piece of the era that has defined SB19’s latest creative voyage.

SB19’s Justin expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming response to the release, describing it as a reflection of how both SB19 and their fan community have grown together through the years. “Since this is our first-ever CD release, it feels meaningful to share Wakas at Simula in a way that goes beyond just listening to the music. We’re grateful that our community can now experience the album in a more personal and lasting way and have something that they can cherish over time.”

SB19’s Josh adds, “It’s important for us to share these pieces because we wouldn’t be here without A’TIN, and they are an important part of this journey. Through our music, we are able to tell our stories, but our fans are also part of the story we continue to create. By sharing actual fragments, elements, and objects from the Wakas at Simula universe, we wanted to give them something tangible that represents their connection to the album and allows them to feel like they are part of its history.”

Intricately crafted as a complete album experience, the Global CD Version features all 24 tracks across two discs, preserving the full narrative and sonic scope of Wakas at Simula. Going above and beyond the typical CD release, the physical album adopts the meticulous world-building concept behind the project while celebrating the music alongside the visual identity of the group’s acclaimed “Ikalawang Yugto” era.

For Stell, the physical format allows fans to experience the album’s narrative in a more immersive way. “The great thing about Wakas at Simula is the story we were able to tell through the music, and having 24 tracks across two discs, along with the lyric book and exclusive memorabilia, allows us to expand that story beyond the songs themselves. These physical elements give fans a more profound way to connect with the album by allowing them to revisit the lyrics, explore the details, and experience the journey we wanted to share in a more personal way.”

SB19’s Ken also stressed that the P-Pop supergroup is heavily involved in the creative process that goes behind the packaging and physical releases. “From how it looks to what they will receive inside, every element was carefully considered to reflect who we are as artists. More than just creating a physical album, we wanted it to feel like a meaningful collectible that fans can connect with and truly enjoy.”

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Each copy comes housed in a premium tri-fold package and includes a built-in NFC tag for quick access to the online album. The physical record also contains two exclusive photo prints, one random photocard selected from five collectible variants, and a 52-page full-color lyric booklet that immerses listeners in the album storytelling.

Adding to its exclusivity, selected copies include rare memorabilia tied directly to the Wakas at Simula universe. One hundred randomly chosen albums will contain an authentic fragment from the album’s tome, offering fans a unique keepsake.

Limited on-hand stocks of the CD are also available at Backspacer Records starting today.

SB19’s Wakas at Simula Global CD Version is made possible by Backspacer Records and Sony Music Entertainment.

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Manila’s doll dominatrix and esoteric drag queen superstar, M1ss Jade So, opens a hypnotic, bass-driven portal with her latest single, “GODDESSA,” produced by Naive Supreme. The track was released on August 7, 2026, under Offshore Music.

Created as an ode to self-love and inner transformation, “GODDESSA” draws from the affirmations M1ss Jade So has long used for herself. In a social media post, she shared how these personal affirmations gradually evolved into powerful declarations, eventually inspiring her to turn them into a song. “This song existed inside me long before people got to hear it,” she says. “Releasing it feels like finally opening a portal I have been building for years.”  

In this era of GODDESSAFICATION, a term M1ss Jade So coined for this specific spiritual and mortal shift, “GODDESSA” acts as a sonic manifestation with its skillfully intended dirty electronic synths and heavy bass, and with an ethereal essence at its core—textures that producer Naive Supreme is known for. “It’s like a rave happening inside a temple,” M1ss Jade So shares. “I wanted something that drag queens could perform to, but also something you’d hear at 3 AM when everyone’s sweaty, emotional, and completely surrendered to the music.”

In talks of surrendering to the music, M1ss Jade So explains that this particular drop is more than just putting out a song to add to her discography; it is about choosing herself again and is proof that she has not and will never give up on her journey. “I’ve spent so much of my career expressing myself through drag, but music lets people hear what’s happening inside my head and heart in an entirely different way.”

Mirroring the track’s raw, gritty sound and transcendental lyrics, M1ss Jade So wants “GODDESSA” to initially unsettle listeners before slowly becoming an obsession. With its ritualistic and enigmatic energy, the song aims to evoke the strange sensation of being reborn, possessed, or perhaps experiencing a bewildering combination of both.

Step into the portal. “GODDESSA” by M1ss Jade So is now available on all streaming platforms, with its accompanying music video set to premiere on YouTube on August 22.

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