Newsletter: FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS INVITES GUESTS TO BE ‘WRAPPED IN THE MOMENT’ THIS FESTIVE SEASON

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Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, a global luxury brand part of Accor, invites guests to embrace the festive season through “Wrapped in the Moment,” a collection of experiences that celebrate presence, connection and the lasting joy of being together.

Newsletter: Cebuana Lhuillier Aralan: Expanding Access to Education Through Community-Based Learning

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Education does not begin and end in the classroom. To develop strong literacy skills, children also need books, places to read, and resources that encourage them to keep learning. Yet for many Filipino families, particularly those in underserved and hard-to-reach areas, these basic tools remain difficult to find.

Newsletter: Smart, Robinsons power connected lifestyles with Smart 5G

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For today's Filipino consumers, staying connected has become as essential as everyday shopping. Whether keeping in touch with loved ones, managing online transactions, accessing digital services, or sharing life's important moments, connectivity has become an integral part of daily life.

Newsletter: New Pet Care Brands Amico & Veravit Enter the Local Market, Name Maxene Magalona as Brand Ambassador

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Amico Innovations Inc. celebrated the growth of its pet care brands, Amico and Veravit, at the Amico & Veravit Pet Carenival, held on October 16, 2026, at Avire Tower in Quezon City. The event officially introduced actress and cat mom Maxene Magalona as the brands’ newest celebrity ambassador, bringing together influencers, business partners, media, and pets for interactive activities and educational discussions on responsible pet care. Through the event, the company highlighted its commitment to making science-backed, functional pet nutrition more accessible to Filipino households. With upcoming product innovations and expansion into major retailers such as Robinsons, Puregold and 7-Eleven, Amico Innovations Inc. aims to raise the standard of pet care in the Philippines.

Newsletter: Global pop sensation Tate McRae returns with “Housewife”

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GRAMMY-nominated and multi-platinum selling artist Tate McRae releases her new single “Housewife” alongside the music video via RCA Records. The pop anthem is about a woman who can’t be contained and explores themes of love, fame, and independence. 

Newsletter: Mynt CEO Martha Sazon brings PH financial inclusion story to UN stage

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Mynt President and CEO Martha Sazon highlights how technology can help underserved Filipinos access credit and turn financial access into opportunity during her keynote at the UN Global Compact Leaders Summit in New York

The Philippines’ push for greater financial inclusion took the global stage as Mynt President and CEO Martha Sazon shared how technology can help close the country’s financial access gap at the UN Global Compact Leaders Summit 2026 in New York.

Newsletter: Crunchyroll Brings Talent Behind Overgeared to AFA Singapore 2026

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Get ready to step into the world of Overgeared! Crunchyroll, the global destination for anime fandom, is bringing the talent behind Overgeared to Anime Festival Asia (AFA) Singapore 2026, taking place from 27–29 November at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. Returning for its fourth consecutive year at the festival, Crunchyroll will bring together Japanese voice actor Tatsumaru Tachibana, the voice of Grid, director Ayako Kono, and executive producer Nobuhiro Osawa, where they will connect with fans through a special appearance on Saturday, November 28.

Newsletter: On Home Security: Not Every Home Security Plan Is the Same

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Home Security Starts With a Risk Assessment, Not a Shopping List, Says Resilience Expert Ace Esmeralda

On The Commanders, Esmeralda explained that families should look at their own vulnerabilities before buying cameras and locks.

Newsletter: Estelle Fly brings club-pop nostalgia and playful swagger to new single ‘Shut It Down’

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Singaporean pop artist Estelle Fly returns with ‘Shut It Down’, a playful club-pop single about switching off the overthinking and making the dance floor your own. Inspired by the Rihanna and Kesha songs she used to get ready and go out to, the new release is an invitation to let loose, dance with friends and have fun even when life feels complicated.

Newsletter: Taste of Iceland Festival Debuts in Vancouver November 11-14

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Taste of Iceland 2026, organized by Inspired by Iceland, arrives in Vancouver on Wednesday, November 11, through Saturday, November 14. The cultural festival celebrates Iceland with events across the city showcasing the best of Icelandic culture, including food, music, nature, travel, design, innovation, and more.

Newsletter: Can Creativity Stay Human in the Age of AI? ASEAN-Korea Forum in Manila to Tackle Generative AI and Cultural IP

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As artificial intelligence and hyper-digitalization fundamentally reshape global creative business models, how can Asian creators scale and safeguard their original intellectual properties? The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Korea (MCST), the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE), and the ASEAN Foundation will address this pivotal question at the “2026 ASEAN-Korea Innovative Culture Forum,” taking place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the Ayala Museum, Makati City.

Newsletter: Sony Electronics Updates its Premium Walkman® Lineup Including New Signature Series Walkman® NW-WM1ZM3, NW-WM1AM3 and NW-ZX900 Digital Media Players

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Sony Electronics Inc. announced new premium Walkman® digital media players – NW-WM1ZM3, NW-WM1AM3, and NW-ZX900. Designed for music enthusiasts and audiophiles, the new Walkman models are engineered to deliver exceptional sound and incorporate a wealth of premium audio components throughout their design.

Newsletter: Korea and ASEAN Deepen Cultural Partnership as 2026 Innovative Culture Forum Comes to Manila

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The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea (MCST), together with the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE) and the ASEAN Foundation, has officially announced that the “2026 ASEAN-Korea Innovative Culture Forum (Partnership for Innovative Culture - PIC)” will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the prestigious Ayala Museum in Makati City.

Holding this year’s landmark forum in the Philippines carries exceptional diplomatic significance, as the nation assumes the 2026 ASEAN Chairmanship. Organized around the overarching theme, “On Human Creative Sovereignty: Shaping the Future of Imagination and Cultural IP,” the international conference aims to establish a high-level multilateral dialogue addressing the profound impact of generative artificial intelligence and digital transformation on creative industries, copyright protection, and cross-border intellectual property economies across Asia.

The forum is distinguished by an authoritative lineup of creative leaders and policymakers from Korea and all 11 ASEAN member states. Notably, Mr. Chang-seop Kim, General Director of NEXON’s iconic gaming franchise MapleStory, will deliver the forum’s Keynote Address. Reflecting on MapleStory’s unprecedented two-decade success across Southeast Asia via MapleStory SEA, Mr. Kim will share invaluable industry insights on expanding gaming worldviews into transmedia cultural intellectual properties (IP), sustained community building, and cross-sectoral brand collaborations.

Following the keynote, four comprehensive thematic sessions spanning Policy Governance, Industrial Expansion, ASEAN-Korea Multilateral Cooperation, and Youth Leadership will bring together over 20 prominent regional experts. Key discussions will explore how local cultural resources, indigenous heritage, and everyday creativity can be systematically transformed into legally protected, high-value cultural assets in alignment with the long-term strategic objectives of the ASEAN Community Vision 2045.

Alongside the academic and policy sessions, the forum is intrinsically linked with the contemporary art exhibition, “Gathering Point,” curated at the Ayala Museum from November 7 to November 13, 2026. The special seven-day showcase brings together visionary contemporary artists from six Asian nations, including the Philippines’ internationally acclaimed Mark Justiniani, Latthapon Korkiatarkul (Thailand), Kim Joon (Republic of Korea), Ari Bayuaji (Indonesia), Adam Phong (Malaysia), and Imhathai Suwatthanasilp (Thailand). Through diverse mediums ranging from kinetic optical installations to acoustic archival work, the exhibition demonstrates how physical materials, everyday memories, and collective traditions are reinterpreted through creative sovereignty.

The Organizing Committee has officially initiated an exclusive Application-Based Pre-Registration process for local arts and cultural administrators, museum and gallery curators, hotel art collection managers and senior hoteliers, creative tech startup founders, and aspiring youth leaders. Shortlisted delegates will receive full complimentary access to the forum proceedings, supported by a professional simultaneous interpretation system (Korean-English). Attendees will also be hosted to an authentic premium Korean culinary luncheon buffet and enjoy a complimentary instant photo booth experience designed to commemorate regional friendship.

Furthermore, delegates who actively participate throughout the entire day’s agenda (10:00 AM to 4:30 PM) will be automatically eligible for the Grand Finale Raffle Draw during the closing ceremony, featuring state-of-the-art Samsung smart devices (including Galaxy Buds 4 and Galaxy Fit3), official BTS and SEVENTEEN collectors' albums, and luxury Sulwhasoo K-Beauty cosmetic gift sets.

Prospective delegates, cultural professionals, and academic researchers may submit their attendance credential applications through the official Google Forms registration portal. Due to museum gallery capacities and curated seat assignments, early registration is highly encouraged.

Registration Information

Prospective attendees, arts and culture professionals, museum and gallery curators, creative technologists, and academic researchers may submit their applications via the official registration portal:

Registration Link:

Google Forms: https://forms.gle/Q4fUW5TLBXbK8oWSA

Website: https://joinenjoy.com.ph/asean-korea-forum/

(Due to limited gallery capacity and curated seating assignments, early registration is highly encouraged.)

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Newsletter: RIOT GAMES’ VIRTUAL COLLECTIVE TRUE DAMAGE RETURNS FOR THE 2026 LEAGUE OF LEGENDS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ANTHEM

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Riot Games has announced the return of League of Legends’ virtual hip-hop collective True Damage, who will perform the 2026 League of Legends World Championship Anthem, “Know My Name” (Riot Games/Virgin Music Group). The track marks the 13th Worlds Anthem to date and will be available across all major streaming platforms beginning Thursday, October 8 at 6:00pm PT, alongside the premiere of the official music video on the League of Legends YouTube. 

Newsletter: Low-risk, government-backed returns now within reach with RTB 32 on GCash with GBonds

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GCash is making Retail Treasury Bond 32 (RTB 32) available through GBonds, powered by Philippine Digital Asset Exchange (PDAX), Inc. and PDAX Securities, in partnership with the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr). This offering gives eligible users a convenient way to invest in a bond issued by the Republic of the Philippines, starting at ₱5,000. The primary offer runs from September 29 to October 7, unless the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) closes it earlier.