Lifestyle
Personal hygiene an online shopping priority says Shopback
More and more Filipinos are shopping online
New data from Shopback revealed the latest online shopping trends of most Filipinos. This data captures the skyrocketing trend of online shopping which saw considerable growth this year compared to last year. Products relating to personal hygiene top the list of items that Filipinos buy online during Q2 of 2020.
The list of personal hygiene products include daily essentials such as rubbing alcohol, vitamins and supplements, and wellness and beauty products. Included in the list also are home furniture and appliances as more people now spend time inside their homes.
Food deliveries and groceries came in second place along with disinfecting products. As a matter of fact, food and grocery transactions increased by 30% from last year.
The same increase can also be said about the frequency of transactions. This increase all happened during Q2 2020 when most areas in the Philippines were placed under lockdown. In the end, these essentials contributed to 18% of overall online purchases.
The least shopped items by most Filipinos include workout equipment and gadgets. However, these two items still saw an increase in online purchases as more try to keep their workout routine in check.
Gadgets also saw an increase as employees transition to a work-from-home setup. Overall, gadgets contributed 6% to total online purchases from Q2 2020.
Travel-related activities had a negligible contribution, resulting in 0% of the total online purchases. This is not a surprise since countries and governments banned travel. Many are also afraid to travel, considering that the coronavirus has a high risk of transmission.
A boom for e-commerce platforms
The increase in online purchases contributed to an increase in total orders from major e-commerce platforms like Shopback. According to Shopback, they reported a total of 2.1 million orders amounting to an astounding PhP 1 billion (US$ 20.27 million). The increase in orders resulted in 330% growth for the company compared to last year.
Increasing usage of online commerce will continue in the near future as more people change their shopping behavior. After all, most are now wary to do their shopping physically, especially when it puts their health and safety at risk.
Entertainment
Spider-Man: Brand New Day first trailer hits hard — and gets weird
What’s happening to Peter?
Spider-Man is back — and this time, it doesn’t feel safe.
The first trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day just dropped, and it’s equal parts heartbreaking, chaotic, and… a little unsettling. The kind of trailer that makes you pause halfway through and go, “Wait, what is happening to Peter?”
Because this isn’t just about swinging through New York anymore.
This is about what happens after Peter Parker chooses to disappear.
A lonelier Spider-Man
The trailer opens with Peter hanging upside down high above the city, quietly watching MJ and Ned Leeds celebrate their first day at MIT.
They’ve moved on. They’re happy. And Peter… doesn’t exist to them anymore.
That idea lingers through the next few scenes. He rehearses introductions like a stranger trying to fit in and washes his bloodied suit in a laundromat. He carries on as Spider-Man, even receiving a Key to the City — while Peter Parker fades into the background.
Things get violent, fast
Then the trailer flips.
We see a little moment between Frrank Castle (The Punisher) and Spidey. The exchange was lighthearted but also brutal. Spidey ends up immobilizing Frank and tells him to “Go home.” Could be a quick nod to Tom Holland’s “Home” trilogy in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
And in the middle of it all, Scorpion finally emerges as a major threat, alongside a brute with mechanical gauntlets and a swarm of red-clad ninjas.
This isn’t your usual friendly neighborhood lineup.
Something is wrong with Peter
And then there’s the part that really sticks.
Peter starts deteriorating. He looks sick. Sweaty. Unstable. At one point, he collapses completely.
Then comes the reveal: Peter trapped inside a massive web cocoon — before violently breaking out of it.
He seeks out Bruce Banner, who seems to confirm what we’re all thinking — something is very wrong with Peter’s DNA. His warning? Mutation at this level is dangerous.
Paired with the narration about a spider’s life cycle and Banner’s warning, it really feels like the film is setting up a Man-Spider arc. A version of Peter where the mutation goes too far. Where the line between hero and something else starts to blur.
If that’s where this is headed, Brand New Day might be the most unsettling Spider-Man story we’ve seen on screen.
And still… MJ
The trailer closes things out with a quiet moment.
Peter shows up at MJ’s door with flowers, trying to reconnect in the simplest way he can.
She smiles. Introduces herself. Like they’ve never met. And Peter, of course, plays along. Just a friendly neighbor from across the hall.
It’s soft. It’s painful. And it lands harder than any punch in the trailer.
I’m all in
Between Frank Castle’s brutality, Bruce Banner’s warning, the arrival of Scorpion, and the possibility of a full-on Man-Spider transformation…
Yeah. This one feels different.
Can’t wait. I’m so hyped.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is coming to theaters on July 31.
Lifestyle
TUMI’s “Mediterranean Escape” brings vacation energy to Spring 2026 lineup
Travel-inspired hues, textures
TUMI is leaning into the spirit of slow, intentional travel with its Spring 2026 campaign and collection, “Mediterranean Escape.”
Unveiled globally, the seasonal lineup draws inspiration from the warmth, rhythm, and sensory richness of the Mediterranean coast. The result is a collection that blends expressive colors, tactile materials, and destination-driven design across the brand’s core travel and lifestyle pieces.
Shot in Mallorca, Spain, the campaign captures a relaxed, transportive mood — positioning travel not just as movement, but as an immersive, emotional experience.
Color leads the story
At the center of the collection is a refreshed seasonal palette applied across TUMI’s most recognizable silhouettes, including the 19 Degree line.
New hues include thyme green, sun-washed terracotta, and sunlit yellow — tones that reflect coastal landscapes and summer light. The 19 Degree Aluminum range also introduces Horizon Blue, a shade inspired by the meeting point of sea and sky, adding depth to the collection’s metallic finishes.
These updates continue TUMI’s push to balance form and function while making its designs feel more expressive and lifestyle-oriented.
Textures and prints expand the lineup
Beyond color, “Mediterranean Escape” introduces new material directions and prints across multiple collections.
A raffia-inspired woven capsule brings a more relaxed, artisanal feel to select bags from the Olas and Harrison lines. The material choice adds warmth and texture while keeping the brand’s structured design language intact.
Accessories also play into the theme. Bag charms shaped like olives, flowers, and lemons reference Mediterranean markets and coastal scenery, while functional pieces like the Belden Sunglass Charm cater to long, sun-filled days.
The collection also debuts a new Mediterranean Print, rolling out across items from Voyageur, Tegra-Lite, Belden, and Nassau collections. The print adds visual personality without straying from TUMI’s focus on usability.
Travel, but more intentional
According to Creative Director Victor Sanz, the collection reflects a shift toward more mindful travel — one that emphasizes sensory experiences and emotional connection.
That philosophy carries through both design and storytelling. The campaign presents TUMI in a more relaxed, playful light, while still anchored in the performance and precision the brand is known for.
“Mediterranean Escape” also extends beyond products, with planned global activations aimed at bringing the theme to life through immersive experiences.
Availability
The TUMI “Mediterranean Escape” Spring 2026 collection is now available via TUMI’s official Philippine website.
For more updates and behind-the-scenes content, the brand encourages fans to follow its social channels.
Disney+ has significantly expanded its sports offerings on the streaming platform with the addition of the 2026 March Madness.
Both the NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments — one of the most anticipated events in American collegiate sports — will be streamed live on Disney+. This marks the expansion of ESPN’s global NCAA rights agreement onto the platform.
Both tournaments feature high-stakes, single-elimination formats with 68 squads each, building suspense from the opening rounds to the iconic Final Four.
Entering the 2026 tournament, the University of Florida Gators and University of Connecticut Huskies return as defending men’s and women’s champions, respectively.
The March Madness integration leverages ESPN’s long-standing NCAA rights portfolio, which includes more than 40 championship events.
ESPN has been the exclusive broadcaster for Women’s March Madness for over three decades now, and the development marks a strategic shift to bring live collegiate sports to Disney+ audiences across several regions.
The development also comes after the recent global rebranding of Star to Hulu, as well as the integration of live NBA games.
With a unified interface, there’s even more sports content for subscribers to browse, ranging from live broadcasts to acclaimed sports documentaries.
There’s the 30 for 30 series, Bad Boys, D. Wade: Life Unexpected, Dream On, and even The Last Dance featuring Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls’ 1997-98 run.
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