Newsletter: HREX 2026 - The Philippines' First-Ever Premier HR Solutions Expo to Debut at SMX Convention Center This September

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The Philippines is set to mark a significant milestone in its corporate history with the launch of HREX 2026, the nation’s first-ever dedicated expo for human resources solutions. Taking place on September 22–23, 2026, at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, Metro Manila, the landmark event will convene top local and international AI and workforce solution providers under one roof to showcase the next generation of talent management technology.

Newsletter: NEW KAGURABACHI CHARACTER TRAILERS SPOTLIGHT HINAO AND CHAR

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New character trailers and visuals have been revealed for Hinao and Char Kyonagi from the highly anticipated anime adaptation of Kagurabachi, offering fans a closer look at two key characters ahead of the series’ premiere. Miku Ito will voice Hinao, while Miyari Nemoto will voice Char Kyonagi.

Newsletter: GCash parent Mynt grows GStocks PH into Filipinos’ leading digital retail gateway to the stock market

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Beyond powering frictionless digital payments in areas like public transportation, online and offline cashless purchases, and peer-to-peer transfers, Mynt, the parent company of GCash, is also expanding access to investing through its wealthtech platform. With simple signup and paperless registration that eliminates the need to physically visit a bank or brokerage, GInvest enables Filipinos to invest via GStocks, GFunds, GBonds, and more directly through the GCash app. GStocks serves 1.7 million users through broker AB Capital Securities Inc., accounting for 53% of all online retail stock market accounts with the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) as of 2025, reinforcing GCash as the country's largest digital gateway to the capital markets for retail investors.

Newsletter: “ONE PIECE” ENGLISH DUB SETS SAIL FOR THE ELBAPH ARC ON CRUNCHYROLL BEGINNING OCTOBER 20

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Toei Animation and Crunchyroll announced that the English, Spanish and Portuguese dub of ONE PIECE HEROINES will begin streaming on Crunchyroll on October 13, 2026 at 9am PT, followed by the English dub premiere of the ONE PIECE Elbaph Arc on October 20, 2026 at 9am PT, beginning with Episode 1156. 

From Economic Strength to Political Voice: Philippine Cooperative Movement Unites to Drive National Governance

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Representing millions of member-owners across 16 Regional Coop Chambers from the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) to CARAGA, the Philippine Chamber of Cooperatives, Inc. (Coop Chamber) formally announces the convening of the 3rd National Leadership Congress (NLC). Guided by the central theme, "Economic Strength to Political Voice: Organizing the Cooperative Vote for National Governance," the congress marks a historic turning point where the grassroots economic machinery of the cooperative movement directly informs national policy and governance. 

Newsletter: PisoLit Meets KasKasan Buddies: BSP and KKB Launch Collaboration to Bring Financial Education Closer to More Filipinos

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August 4, 2026 marks another milestone in KasKasan Buddies' growing role as a bridge between everyday Filipinos and the institutions that shape their financial lives.

Newsletter: Ben&Ben makes “Limasawa Street” tangible with new CD and vinyl editions

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Nearly a decade into their career, Ben&Ben revisits where much of their story began with the physical release of the band’s acclaimed 2019 debut studio album, Limasawa Street—now available on CD and vinyl.

Newsletter: OKINAWA HARBORVIEW HOTEL completes full-scale renovation to deliver a modern Okinawan experience

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A luxurious stay featuring a Club Lounge, Garden Pool, and Kobe Beef Teppanyaki

The Okinawa Harborview Hotel has announced the completion of full-scale renovations for their 50th anniversary and will hold a grand opening in the summer 2026. (Details: https://oka-hvh.com.e.asa.hp.transer.com/anniversary/)

Newsletter: GTBA, Metrobank, ONEKLIK Team Up for Travel Sale Expo 2026

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Newsletter: Siena College of Taytay champions learning for all with PLDT, Smart disability sensitivity training

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Siena College of Taytay (SCT) in Rizal province is making the school more inclusive for all students, especially those with disabilities. With SCT being a valued partner in the PLDT Group’s education initiatives, PLDT and Smart, together with ATRIEV (Adaptive Technology for Rehabilitation, Integration, and Empowerment of the Visually Impaired), hosted a disability sensitivity workshop for its teachers and support personnel.

Newsletter: Taptap Send and GCash International expand easier, more accessible remittances for Filipinos in Bahrain

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For many OFWs, sending money home helps cover everyday needs, from household expenses and education to healthcare and savings. To make remittances more accessible to Filipinos in Bahrain, Taptap Send has expanded its international network through a partnership with GCash, the Philippines’ #1 finance superapp and largest cashless ecosystem.

Newsletter: Ateneo Press, ADMU Journals bring great reads to MIBF 2026

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Looking for your next great read?

Ateneo de Manila University is bringing a fresh lineup of books, authors, journals, and literary offerings to the 2026 Manila International Book Fair!

From September 9 to 13, readers can visit the Ateneo de Manila University Press booth (Booths 7-10, between Halls 1 and 2) at the SMX Convention Center Manila, and discover new titles, browse longtime favorites, and take home a few literary finds of their own.

Newsletter: KasKasan Buddies named founding partner of CIBI U in push for better credit education

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KasKasan Buddies is expanding its financial education role as a founding partner of CIBI U, a new initiative designed to help Filipinos better understand credit scores, credit reports, and responsible borrowing.

Newsletter: Amid Historic Flooding, ASSIST and Corporate Partners Push Forward on Watershed and Wetland Conservation Across Luzon

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As severe flooding hit Metro Manila, and Northern Luzon, corporate volunteers spent the month working at three sites tied to the region's flood defenses: a wetland sanctuary, a dam-adjacent nursery, and a watershed reforestation site, in partnership with ASSIST.

Newsletter: JENNIE shares a more personal side on Fallen Angel

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JENNIE releases her new EP Fallen Angel, sharing a deeply personal collection of songs that reflects her truest form of self-expression. The three-track digital EP features the title track “FALLEN ANGEL”, alongside “HEAVEN”, and “Less than a Lover.”