Newsletter: Naga City-based band IDLEPITCH casts a spell with new single “Salamangkera”

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IDLEPITCH, one of the most prominent bands in Naga City, aims for a crossover breakthrough with the release of their new single “Salamangkera,” a funky, city pop-infused rock track that reveals an exciting new direction for the band.

Newsletter: GCash redefines payment convenience with direct Visa and Mastercard card linking

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To deliver greater convenience and payment freedom, GCash, the country’s #1  finance superapp, will soon allow users to link their Visa or Mastercard debit and credit cards directly as a payment source for transactions. Set to roll out within August, this new feature will enable seamless in-store purchases even when a user's wallet balance is low or even empty, eliminating the need to first cash in.

Newsletter: A new chapter: Ligaya Escueta is now a full band

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From left to right: Kristo Mercado (guitar and bass), Diego Cerrudo (guitar) Ligaya Escueta (vocals, guitar, bass), and Ninja Nicolas (drums), Artist & Repertoire Manager Dani Mendoza, General Manager of Offshore Music Audry Dionisio, CEO of Offshore Ely Buendia

Indie rock artist Ligaya Escueta has officially evolved into a full-fledged band. During the record label signing with Offshore Music, the alternative quartet was introduced with Kristo Mercado on bass and guitar, Diego Cerrudo on guitar, Ninja Nicolas on drums, and Ligaya Escueta on vocals, bass, and guitar.

Newsletter: NEXTONE finds groove in heartbreak with “Nagkulang”

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Fast-rising OPM band NEXTONE returns with “Nagkulang,” a new single that pairs infectious groove with the emotional weight of second-guessing one’s value once a relationship no longer works out.

Released under Sony Music Entertainment, the track mines crossover potential with a distinctly nocturnal sound, weaving punchy rhythms, city pop influences, glimmering synths, and modern pop-rock textures into a melodic, fist-pumping jam.

Newsletter: Iman Fandi Turns Confidence Into a Statement With “IT IS”

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Singaporean singer Iman Fandi steps forward with a renewed vision on “IT IS,” out today on all digital music platforms worldwide.

Newsletter: Smart strengthens partnership with SM Supermalls for Tech & Play Month 2026

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In photo (L-R): Patrick Raymund G. Pacla, Vice President - Cyberzone Management; Kristine Mendoza, Key Accounts Sales Manager at Smart; Jocelyn Ann C. Lapid-Clariño, SAVP Operations, SM North EDSA; Joaquin L. San Agustin, EVP Marketing, SM Supermalls; Anna Fernando, AVP and PLDT Home Retail Management Head; Lance William Mendoza, National Sales Manager at AMD; Renz Ga, Marketing Head at Datablitz

Filipinos are increasingly finding connection through gaming, technology, and creator culture. In its drive to be at the forefront of this, Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) continues to support events that inspire innovation, digital engagement, and meaningful connections across the country, including SM Supermalls' Tech & Play Month 2026.

Newsletter: Offshore Music signs new rising soul artist Paco Pastor

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From left to right: CEO of Offshore Ely Buendia, Paco Pastor, General Manager of Offshore Music Audry Dionisio and Artist & Repertoire Manager Dani Mendoza

Independent Philippine-based music label Offshore Music adds budding soul and pop-inclined artist, Paco Pastor to its growing roster.

Newsletter: Jolianne embraces the unfamiliarity of first love in new single “Daanan”

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Following the chart-topping breakthrough of “Palayo sa Mundo,” which has recently crossed 70 million streams on Spotify alone, Filipino singer-songwriter Jolianne commences her new era in music with the release of “Daanan,” out now via Sony Music Entertainment.

Newsletter: FARM AID 2026 TO AIR ON CNN, SIRIUSXM, NUGS AND FARMAID.ORG

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Farm Aid's music, food and farm festival, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26, at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater in Virginia Beach, Virginia, will be broadcast live on CNN.

Additionally, SiriusXM will produce an exclusive audio broadcast, and the festival will stream live on nugs and FarmAid.org.

Newsletter: Wellness Culture Gains Momentum in the Philippines as 9 in 10 Filipinos Prioritize Holistic Health – Herbalife Survey

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Herbalife, a premier health and wellness company, community and platform, released findings from its latest survey, revealing a clear rise in a wellness culture - the modern phenomenon that emphasizes the active pursuit of holistic well-being through the integration of physical, mental, emotional health - across Asia Pacific (APAC). 

Newsletter: VIETNAM WEDDING WEEK 2026 OPENS “THE LOVE CITY”, UNITING BRIDAL FASHION, ARTISTS AND THE WEDDING ECOSYSTEM IN HO CHI MINH CITY

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Vietnam Wedding Week 2026 will officially take place on 22–23 August 2026 at White Palace Hoang Van Thu, opening The Love City — a “city of love” where bridal fashion, brands, experts, vendors and experiences for couples come together.

Newsletter: RCWI Open House brings research, creative support closer to Ateneo community

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Research, creative work, and innovation can only go so far without the right support to help move ideas from concept to impact.

The RCWI lent an open ear to thoughts and inquiries on finding support for Ateneo researchers’ scholarly output, creative work, innovations, and other initiatives. PHOTO: Danika Geronimo 

To make that support easier to find and access, the Ateneo de Manila University Office of the Assistant Vice President for Research, Creative Work, and Innovation (OAVP RCWI) brought together researchers, writers, artists, students, and project teams for the RCWI Open House on 12 August 2026 at Faber Hall 101 and the Rizal Mini-Theater.

Newsletter: UP Physicists Uncover Universal Dynamics in Time Crystal Formation

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By: Eunice Jean C. Patron

This illustration shows how time crystals—represented here as clocks—form when multiple systems are connected in a chain. As the time crystal grows, defects or imperfections can emerge, preventing the systems from moving in perfect unison. The number of these defects depends on how quickly the system is driven to form the time crystal and its universality class. Systems that may seem unrelated can share the same “signature” behavior near critical points, allowing them to be grouped into the same universality class—depicted here by the diverging curves beside the time crystal. (Photo credit: Roy Jara Jr.)

A time crystal is a phase of matter, much like solids, liquids, or gases—but with a remarkable difference. Instead of remaining static, it exhibits a steady and predictable rhythm. Just as a solid is defined by the arrangement of its atoms in space, a time crystal is defined by a repeating pattern in its behavior over time.

Newsletter: Megan Thee Stallion Announces Partnership with Interscope Records & Hot Girl Productions, Entering Next Chapter of Independent Music Career

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Three-time, Grammy award-winning superstar, entrepreneur and philanthropist Megan Thee Stallion announced a partnership with Interscope Records, marking a major milestone in the next phase of her independent career.

Newsletter: JTI responds to consumer shift, releases new Nordic Spirit pouches

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While the Philippine consumer market shifts its preferences to products that offer convenient instant satisfaction, JT International (Philippines) Inc. (JTI) continues to expand its reduced risk products (RRP) through Nordic Spirit, its nicotine pouch brand.