Newsletter: Accor strengthens its luxury portfolio in India with the signing of Fairmont Rishikesh, Himalayas

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Accor, a global leader in hospitality, announces the signing of Fairmont Rishikesh, Himalayas, marking another milestone in the Group’s continued expansion of its luxury hospitality portfolio in India. Set to open in 2031 in the tranquil Shivpuri Range of Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, the upcoming resort will bring Fairmont’s renowned service, destination-led experiences, and distinctive approach to luxury hospitality to one of India’s most revered wellness and spiritual destinations.

Newsletter: Philippine Student Visa Approvals to New Zealand Surge 31 Percent, Outpacing Most of Southeast Asia

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Philippine student visa approvals to New Zealand rose 31.5 percent in the past financial year, official immigration data shows, outpacing nearly every other major Southeast Asian market.

Newsletter: MSMEs across PH communities sharpen digital skills to grow their businesses with PLDT, Smart

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For Queen G. Anino, a rice producer from Santa Cruz, Laguna, learning how to market Cabisera Rice online marked an important step in growing her enterprise. A digital upskilling workshop supported by PLDT and Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) helped her take the first steps toward reaching more customers.

Newsletter: Mayet Dela Rosa Fine Jewelry pioneers luxury live commerce with launch of Mayet Live House

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As live commerce continues to drastically change the retail landscape across the globe, Mayet Dela Rosa Fine Jewelry redefines the trend in the Philippine luxury market with the launch of Mayet Live House—a first-of-its-kind live commerce hub that gives aspiring entrepreneurs, content creators, resellers, affiliates, and live sellers access to the tools, products, and support needed to build a thriving jewelry business.

Newsletter: Duff Goldman Announces First-Ever One-Man Show, "Duff Goldman Presents: The Tao of Duff"

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Duff Goldman is stepping out of the bakery and onto the stage. Recently Goldman announced his first-ever live theater tour, "Duff Goldman Presents: The Tao of Duff," an 11-city run launching September 30, 2026 at Seattle, Washington at Fremont Abbey and continuing through mid-November with stops in San Francisco, Dallas, New York, Chicago and more.

Newsletter: From Dream Home to Dream Getaway: Idesia Launches Bahay Goals, Buhay Goals Season 2 with a Trip to Boracay Up for Grabs

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Every home has a story worth sharing, and this year, Idesia is giving homeowners an exciting reason to tell theirs.

Following the success of its inaugural run, Bahay Goals, Buhay Goals Season 2 returns to celebrate the inspiring journeys of Idesia homeowners and homebuyers. Participants are invited to create a short-form vlog showcasing how their Idesia home has become the foundation for life's meaningful milestones, cherished memories, and personal achievements.

Newsletter: Japanese Girl Group kiOra Unveils "Coco" Music Video at HEAD IN THE CLOUDS in LA

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Emerging Japanese girl group kiOra has released their first single "Coco," with the music video given a special advance screening on August 8 at the "HEAD IN THE CLOUDS Music & Arts Festival" in Los Angeles. It was then released on kiOra's official YouTube channel. Watch the new music video here!

Newsletter: Like Nastya's "I'm Gonna Shine" Music Video Surpasses 100 Million YouTube Views

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Like Nastya's inspirational music video "I'm Gonna Shine" has officially surpassed 100 million views on YouTube, marking another major milestone for one of the world's leading children's entertainment brands.

Newsletter: KEEP LIVE MUSIC ALIVE: MARSHALL LAUNCHES ITS LARGEST-EVER LIVE MUSIC AND CULTURE EXPERIENCE IN CHENGDU

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Hosted in collaboration with ecommerce platform Tmall, the festival brought together established headliners and underground acts alongside a loud lineup of community events and exhibitions all designed for one thing: the celebration of live music. Leading the performances were Second Hand Rose, one of China's defining rock bands, who joined a packed billing of artists and musicians representing multiple generations of Chinese music. Surrounding the live music, Marshall-themed exhibitions, a Marshall x Hendrix™ 60th Anniversary Collection showcase, and hands-on experiences, plus talks and workshops in the Marshall Village, created a community event where Marshall's legacy of supporting live music rang out loudly for the entire country to hear.

Newsletter: Indian Music Industry Faces ₹350 Crore Annual Sync Revenue Loss

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Millions of reels are created every single day across social media platforms in India. The scale of unlicensed commercial use of copyrighted music is staggering. Based on revenue-at-risk assessments conducted with leading labels on the platform, the Indian music industry is estimated to be losing upwards of ₹350 crore annually to unlicensed commercial use of its catalogues. And the labels knew this sync revenue loss was happening.

Newsletter: Esoteric Drag Queen M1ss Jade So turns god-like in new single, “GODDESSA”

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Manila’s own  doll dominatrix and esoteric drag queen superstar, M1ss Jade So opens an enchantingly bass-powered portal with the new single “GODDESSA”, produced by Naive Supreme—out August 7, 2026, under Offshore Music. 

Newsletter: XALO Records Launches to Release the Long-Lost 1964 Recordings of French Singer Jacqi Blanchon

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XALO Records announced its public launch and the forthcoming release of long-lost orchestral recordings by French singer Jacqi Blanchon, recorded in 1964 and believed lost for six decades before being rediscovered and restored over a ten-year effort by her grandson, the musician and filmmaker Talain. The label's founding collection of 3,333 numbered editions is available for preorder now at xalorecords.com, with the first pressing shipping this fall.

Newsletter: "King of Bachata" Romeo Santos Launches Los Santos Foundation to Empower Children with Autism and Support Families

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Global music icon Romeo Santos announced the launch of the Los Santos Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) philanthropic initiative created to build a lasting legacy and give back to the next generation. Developed over several years, the foundation is dedicated to supporting children with autism and their families through greater access to resources, developmental support, educational opportunities, and community-driven initiatives. The foundation's mission is inspired by Romeo's personal experience as the father of an autistic child, a journey that has deepened his commitment to support children and their families.

Newsletter: Carziqo Community Teams Hold Exchange Meeting in Quezon City, Highlighting Collaboration, Leadership and Future Growth

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A community exchange meeting involving Carziqo members from different professional and social backgrounds was recently held in Quezon City, bringing together two teams for discussions focused on leadership, team development, shared experiences, and the future direction of the mobility technology platform.

Newsletter: Ministry of Social Services and Development-BARMM partners with GCash to roll out Bangsamoro Cards, expanding cashless disbursement under FAST Project

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(L-R) MSSD-BARMM Special Geographic Area provincial social welfare officer Haron D. Amer, RSW ; GCash regional business unit head Tania Padilla; B2B sales head Cleo Celeste Santos; MSSD Maguindanao del Norte provincial social welfare officer Hadia Emma S. Ali, RSW; Maguindanao del Norte chief of staff Bai Shaiida B. Mastura; GCash for Business general manager Paul Albano; BARMM cabinet secretary Mohammad Asnin Pendatun; MSSD-BARMM deputy minister Ustadza Nur-Ainee Tan Lim; Mynt chief regulatory officer Atty. Cef Sison; chief strategy officer Rowie Zamora; and VP and head of corporate sustainability and communications Michelle Fernandez

The Ministry of Social Services and Development (MSSD) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has partnered with GCash to expand its cashless disbursement system under the Financial Assistance System Transformation (FAST) Project, an initiative designed to make the distribution of social assistance faster, more efficient, and more transparent for beneficiaries across the region.