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Jerald Uy

Contributing Writer

Jerald Uy blogs about TV, film, and pop culture on Jerald’s Secret HQ. A former journalist and producer, he now offers consultancy work in social media management, public relations, and branded content. Follow him on Instagram at @secretjerry and X (formerly Twitter) at @jeralduy.

Movies

REVIEW: 'Transformers One' makes the convoluted franchise accessible to fans, old and new

September 20, 2024

Shoes

Make your move! Step into your fitness journey with the right shoes

September 11, 2024

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Side Quests

It’s SuperManila Comic Con weekend! Here’s what to expect

September 6, 2024

Events

The Church of Saint Ignatius of Loyola breaks ground at Anyana in Cavite

September 6, 2024

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Ideas

How to plan when things don’t go your way

August 30, 2024

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Beauty

Belo offers free Botox and other anniversary promos this August

August 21, 2024

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Shopping

Step up your style game with these pocket-friendly shoes and bags

August 19, 2024

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Ideas

How to navigate adulting while enjoying life worry-free

August 12, 2024

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Side Quests

FIRST LOOK: ‘Demon Slayer’ exhibit in QC opens a portal to the world of hashiras and kizukis

August 4, 2024

Events

Pharmaton+ kicks off Energy+ Body+Mind Synergy Hub activities

July 25, 2024

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Film

REVIEW: ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is the ‘Avengers: Endgame’ of Fox’s Marvel superheroes

July 24, 2024

Entertainment

Comedian Victor Anastacio opens up about being sexually assaulted in a project: ‘May revenge fantasies ka na sa utak mo’

July 17, 2024

Toys

These friends left corporate life to start a business—now, it's the largest collectibles marketplace in PH

July 10, 2024

Jobs

McDonald’s Philippines: An inclusive, safe space for diverse workers

July 5, 2024

BrandedUp

Toys

This 23-year-old started a side hustle during the pandemic—now he owns a toy store in Greenhills

July 5, 2024

Sports

Watch Gilas Pilipinas live in action at Olympic qualifiers for free with Baygon

July 3, 2024

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Film

REVIEW: 'A Quiet Place: Day One' nudges us to live life meaningfully even as we face death

June 28, 2024

Games

League of Legends creator on beta-testing Creta first in the Philippines: ‘A fitting moment’

June 27, 2024

Family

Ali Khatibi's girlfriend hard-launches new bundle of joy

June 25, 2024

Gadgets

Here's where you can enjoy up to 70% off on Apple products until July 15

June 25, 2024

Family

Ryan Bang on reunion with separated parents after 19 years: 'Answered prayer'

June 25, 2024

Games

Play as Bruce Lee or Hello Kitty: Honor of Kings now live in PH

June 24, 2024

Games

’90s Marvel vs. Capcom arcade games coming to consoles this year

June 19, 2024

Side Quests

The best TOYCON moments, from Alodia's pregnancy reveal to Jed Madela's impromptu concert

June 18, 2024

Furniture

Why are people falling asleep inside the IKEA showroom?

June 14, 2024

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TV/Streaming

REVIEW: Mob mentality, sensationalism are the villains of ‘The Boys’ penultimate season

June 13, 2024

Side Quests

Turn your geek on: Here’s what to expect at TOYCON 2024

June 10, 2024

Trending

Fans outraged after 'disappointing' Pokeverse event in Manila

June 7, 2024

SKINCARE

Notes from your derma BFFs: Here’s how to take care of your skin

June 4, 2024

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BTS

LOOK: Explore the BT21 universe with these new collectibles featuring BTS' cartoony counterpart

June 1, 2024

Comics

Parokya ni Edgar’s Gab Chee Kee on battling cancer and his Summer Komikon return

May 24, 2024

Side Quests

FIRST LOOK: Immersive Disney+ Pop-Up now open in SM Mall of Asia

May 23, 2024

Side Quests

#LifeWanders in Hong Kong: A Marvel fan's guide to Disneyland

May 16, 2024

TV/Streaming

REVIEW: 'X-Men '97' is the ultimate civil rights animated series

May 15, 2024

Celebrity

How DonBelle, BINI, and Adie are making this summer a season of awesome

May 3, 2024

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Travel

#LifeWanders in Hong Kong: The ‘Under Parallel Skies’ adventure

May 2, 2024

Tips and Tutorials

Going on a road trip? Here are smart ways to save but still feel like a VIP

April 26, 2024

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Fashion

LOOK: 10 eye-catching swimwear at Coco Cabaña for Summer 2024

April 19, 2024

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Film

REVIEW: ‘Your Mother’s Son’ is an unsettling microcosm of the previous populist regime

April 14, 2024

Gadgets

REVIEW: realme 12 Pro+ 5G packs a punch in mobile photography and performance

April 11, 2024

Comics

'Badingger-Z' is all set to alter the course of Pinoy superhero comics

February 10, 2024

Film

REVIEW: ‘Lisa Frankenstein’ showcases Liza Soberano’s comedic prowess

February 7, 2024

Travel

Experience the Best of Japan: Travel, save and win with JCB

February 7, 2024

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Travel

From visa-free Korea to Spratleys tours, here are awesome trip packages you should snag at the PTAA Travel Tour Expo 2024

February 3, 2024

Education

Beyond Grades: This international school in Pasig City champions essential social and emotional skills to thrive in life

January 30, 2024

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Film

REVIEW: Decade-old ‘Barber’s Tales’ hits repressions on being a woman and being a Filipino

January 13, 2024

Shopping

Moving to a new home this New Year? Here's what to keep and what to get for 2024

December 28, 2023

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Services

Should you buy a condo, get a new house, or renovate your current home?

December 23, 2023

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K-pop

ICYMI: Metrobank powers Asia Artist Awards 2023, gives PH K-pop fans the ultimate hallyu experience for Christmas

December 20, 2023

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Film

REVIEW: 'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom' quietly closes the pre-Gunn DCEU

December 20, 2023

Services

5 smart ways to spend your 13th month pay

December 16, 2023

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Travel

5 nature spots in Hong Kong to add to your bucket list in 2024

December 15, 2023

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Film

REVIEW: ‘Wonka’ is a magical musical film that gets you into the holiday spirit

December 7, 2023

Services

So you want to be money-smart? Here's where to start

December 5, 2023

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Social Media

Iloilo law student wins big at TikTok’s first #ForYouPelikula Short Film Festival

November 29, 2023

Movies

REVIEW: ‘Poor Things’ goes full monty to hit social constructs on sex

November 25, 2023

Film

REVIEW: 'Wish' is a fun, lighthearted throwback to everything Disney

November 22, 2023

Fashion

5 gift ideas for your KPop Girl(friend)

November 17, 2023

BrandedUp

Movies

REVIEW: ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes’—a solid prequel, villain origin story

November 15, 2023

Entertainment

Back to Takeshi’s Castle: OG host Smokey Manaloto teams up with Eugene Domingo and Sassa Gurl in comedy game show

November 15, 2023

Dessert

Craving chocolate? Indulge in Paper Moon's Triple Chocolate Mille Crepe

November 14, 2023

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Movies

REVIEW: 'The Marvels' is a charming, cosmic switcheroo

November 8, 2023

TV/Streaming

REVIEW: 'Attack on Titan' is an anime masterpiece on the brutality of wars

November 6, 2023

Food

Winner winner chicken dinner! Fast-food chain and PUBG collaborate on a meal box with exclusive in-game loot

November 4, 2023

Social Media

This social network and booking app for travelers was brainstormed by a Filipino teen

October 31, 2023

Announcements

Chicky, now a superchicken, lands on a new nest in BGC

October 26, 2023

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Film

REVIEW: ‘Five Breakups and A Romance’ taps into our shared nostalgia of love and loss

October 18, 2023

Shopping

5 things at home you have to replace before the New Year

October 18, 2023

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Film

REVIEW: ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ is a must-watch, gripping crime drama

October 18, 2023

Film

REVIEW: 'Monster' is equally captivating and haunting

October 11, 2023

TV/Streaming

REVIEW: ‘Gen V’ bolsters the brutality, dynamic superhero action, and signature kinkiness of ‘The Boys’ universe

September 29, 2023

K-drama

REVIEW: ‘Moving’ is the greatest Korean superhero series yet

September 22, 2023

Film

REVIEW: ‘Concrete Utopia’ wrecks and shocks, revealing the inhumanity amid disasters

September 20, 2023

Film

REVIEW: 'A Haunting in Venice' is an enjoyable, Scooby Doo derivative murder story

September 14, 2023

Film

REVIEW: ‘The Nun II’ is a jumpscare fest at the risk of setting in a Valak fatigue

September 8, 2023

Entertainment

How laughter and distance taught 'Comedy Island' stars more about life

August 31, 2023

Film

REVIEW: ‘Gran Turismo’ is an unexpectedly moving video game and racing drama

August 29, 2023

Movies

REVIEW: 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem' fights racism with goofiness, martial arts action

August 23, 2023

Film

REVIEW: ‘Blue Beetle’ scratches the itch for a new, reluctant, working-class superhero

August 17, 2023

TV/Streaming

REVIEW: 'Red, White, & Royal Blue' is a same-sex fairy tale that had been a long time coming

August 14, 2023

Movies

REVIEW: ‘The Flash’ is a fantastic bookend to Snyderverse

June 13, 2023

Film

REVIEW: ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ kickstarts the Hasbro shared universe

June 8, 2023

Technology

Redmi 12C REVIEW: Xiaomi’s new entry-level phone works best for night photography

May 30, 2023

Social Media

TikTok searches for 10 gamers to stay in one villa, 'Big Brother' reality show-style

May 23, 2023

Film

REVIEW: 'Fast X' is a ridiculously fun and campy action flick

May 17, 2023

Film

REVIEW: James Gunn makes a graceful exit from the MCU in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’

May 3, 2023

Movies

REVIEW: ‘Voltes V: Legacy’ is a technical triumph of Filipino-made VFX

April 20, 2023

Movies

REVIEW: 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' is a Nintendo fan dream come true

April 19, 2023

Film

REVIEW: ‘AIR’ is the MVP movie for basketball fans, sneakerheads, and history buffs

April 14, 2023

Anime

REVIEW: Atmospheric post-apocalyptic anime ‘Tengoku Daimakyou’ explores gender dysmorphia

April 5, 2023

Film

REVIEW: The second 'Demon Slayer' movie is a visual feast for fans but lacks a solid story

March 30, 2023

Film

REVIEW: ‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’ rolls into a fun ride

March 29, 2023

Movies

REVIEW: Makoto Shinkai film ‘Suzume’ faces Japan’s collective grief head on

March 27, 2023

Film

REVIEW: 'Shazam! Fury of the Gods' works best with larger-than-life fantasy fun

March 16, 2023

Film

REVIEW: ‘Magic Mike’s Last Dance'—a forgettable movie erotic performances can’t save

February 20, 2023

Film

REVIEW: ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ makes room for Marvel’s next Big Bad

February 18, 2023

TV/Streaming

REVIEW: ‘The Last of Us’ reverberates pandemic paranoia with fungi-infected zombies

January 16, 2023

Movies

REVIEW: 'Avatar: The Way of The Water' shows different shades of Pandora blue

December 14, 2022

Movies

REVIEW: ‘Violent Night’ is a warzone for toxic relatives and a savage Santa

December 2, 2022

TV/Streaming

REVIEW: ‘The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special’ is riotously funny and heartwarming

November 25, 2022

Movies

REVIEW: ‘She Said’ is a gripping tale of how journalism took down a kingpin of sexual abuse

November 22, 2022

Movies

REVIEW: ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ is Marvel Studios’ greatest film yet post-'Endgame'

November 9, 2022

Events

At UMusic Fanverse 2022, fans become the center of the universe

October 27, 2022

Anime

REVIEW: ‘Chainsaw Man’ stuns with jaw-dropping animation and self-introspection

October 25, 2022

Movies

REVIEW: ‘Black Adam’ takes DCEU on the road to redemption

October 19, 2022

Movies

‘Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile’ REVIEW: A musical comedy for kids

October 13, 2022

Movies

‘Ticket to Paradise’ REVIEW: A hilarious rom-com the pandemic world needs right now

October 5, 2022

Movies

REVIEW: Spooky movie 'Smile' plays unresolved trauma with fiendish glee

September 27, 2022

Movies

'Don't Worry Darling' REVIEW: Can the movie save itself from the real-life drama?

September 26, 2022