DIMOO World Secret Theater Club Series (Maze Bunny & Timid Lion)

There is something oddly satisfying about buying something that simply makes you smile. It doesn't have to be expensive, practical, or life-changing. Sometimes, the best purchases are the ones that bring a little joy to an ordinary day. If you've been following my lifestyle adventures on benchpayla.com, you'll know that aside from traveling, discovering new gadgets, and attending concerts, I've recently fallen into another rabbit hole—collecting POP MART blind boxes. And honestly, I don't think I'm climbing out anytime soon.

Some experiences entertain you for a night.

Others stay with you for a lifetime.

Last November 23, 2025, I had the opportunity to attend Day 2 of BLACKPINK’s “DEADLINE” World Tour in Manila. After many years of being a fan, I finally saw the group perform LIVE.

Manila, Philippines (July 14, 2026) — HUAWEI unveiled its latest devices during the Flagship Product Global Launch Event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The launch was headlined by the highly anticipated HUAWEI Pura 90s Series and the all-new HUAWEI MatePad Air. 

Fare may be what gets a Davaoeño to open a ride-hailing app but it is rarely what gets remembered. Ask commuters in Davao City about the rides that stayed with them, and the conversation always turns into something else: hospitality.

Whether it's catching an early flight from Francisco Bangoy International Airport, heading home after work in Bajada, braving Kadayawan traffic along Roxas, or meeting friends at Roxas Night Market, the journeys Davaoeños remember are often defined by something much less measurable: how they made them feel.

Manila, Philippines (June 30, 2026) — Global tech brand HUAWEI recently expanded its WATCH GT Runner 2 series, co-developed with King of Marathon Eliud Kipchoge, as it unveiled the all-new Racing Legend edition. 

Manila, Philippines (June 23, 2026) — HUAWEI, the top smart wearable brand in the Philippines and worldwide, recently introduced the HUAWEI WATCH Kids X1, delivering accessible, high-end technology that meets the unique needs of the modern Filipino family.

mWell partners with MindNation to expand access to certified mental health specialists for every Filipino through the mWell app.

mWell, the Philippines' fully integrated digital healthcare platform by Metro Pacific Health Tech Corporation, gives voice to a truth many Filipinos know but rarely say out loud: sometimes, the happiest-looking person in the room is fighting the hardest battle alone.

Photo provided by Red Bull

Manila, Philippines, June 15, 2026 — Manila’s JSKILLS and Pilipinas Aguilas emerged victorious as national champions at the Red Bull Half Court 2026 Philippines National Finals in Bigger Pictures, Mandaluyong, on June 13. Following the qualifiers across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, the Philippines’ top streetball teams collided at the recently held National Finals, where pace, chemistry, and grit defined every possession.

Manila, Philippines (June 11, 2026) — When your daily life doesn’t hit pause, you need a device you can fully rely on. Powered by the biggest battery ever among HUAWEI phones, the HUAWEI nova 15 Max helps you make the most out of every moment with an immersive display and sound, a durable design, and innovative imaging capabilities—for only PHP 19,888.

Manila, Philippines (June 1, 2026) — HUAWEI, a global ICT brand committed to addressing the evolving tech needs of consumers, calls on student innovators, creators, and leaders pushing the boundaries of what campus life looks like today—the search for the first-ever HUAWEI Campus Ambassadors is on! Under the five-month initiative, fifteen (15) student ambassadors from Metro Manila will get the chance to experience the 4-in-1 HUAWEI MatePad tablets. Going beyond a standard tablet, this complete PC-like setup combines the device with a Smart Magnetic Keyboard, a precision mouse, and the M-Pencil, giving students a versatile, all-in-one workstation to study, create, and present anywhere.