MANILA, Philippines – Rising P-pop boy group WRIVE is making its Rappler Live Jam debut on Thursday, January 22!
Composed of members Mathew, Russu, Asi, Drei, and Ishiro, WRIVE first made waves with their pre-debut single “Color Clash” from the game show Rainbow Rumble.
The quintet officially made their debut on July 16, 2025, with the singles “Ooh La La” and “Señorita.”
They would go on to open 2026 with the release of their self-titled debut album, containing tracks like “Hakbang,” “Pangkalawakan,” and “Panaginip Na Lang,” among others.
Catch WRIVE on Rappler Live Jam on Thursday, 8 pm, by bookmarking this page or heading to Rappler’s YouTube! – Rappler.com

Nubank Vice-Chairman Roberto Campos Neto said the bank will test stablecoin credit card payments, as adoption of stablecoins accelerates across Latin America. Nubank, Latin America’s largest digital bank, is reportedly planning to integrate dollar-pegged stablecoins and credit cards for payments.The move was disclosed by the bank’s vice-chairman and former governor of Brazil’s central bank, Roberto Campos Neto. Speaking at the Meridian 2025 event on Wednesday, he highlighted the importance of blockchain technology in connecting digital assets with the traditional banking system. According to local media reports, Campos Neto said Nubank intends to begin testing stablecoin payments with its credit cards as part of a broader effort to link digital assets with banking services.Read more
