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23 July 2026

Newsletter: NICKELBACK ANNOUNCE NEW STUDIO ALBUM EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN ARRIVING OCTOBER 30 VIA VIRGIN MUSIC GROUP

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Rock icons Nickelback announced their highly anticipated new studio album, Everything Under The Sun, will arrive on October 30, 2026, via Virgin Music Group, while simultaneously unveiling the blistering lead single, "Rattle The Cage” (feat. John 5). Available everywhere today, the track marks the first taste of the band's powerful new era.  

Newsletter: The Green Revolution Isn’t A Loud One

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When people think of a “revolution,” they often imagine bold movements and sweeping change. But some of the most lasting transformations happen more quietly—through small, intentional habits that slowly become part of everyday life. The choice to walk more, bring a reusable bag, support local brands, or spend time in greener spaces may seem simple on their own, but together, these everyday decisions can shape more mindful communities over time.

Across Megaworld Lifestyle Malls, this green revolution is reflected in the way people dine, shop, gather, and move through its spaces. Through thoughtfully designed environments, eco-conscious concepts, and community-driven initiatives, more sustainable living becomes less intimidating and more naturally woven into everyday experiences.

Newsletter: B2B Tech Asia Expo 2026 Opens in Jakarta, Cementing AI as the Core Foundation of Business Across Asia

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B2B Tech Asia Expo 2026 (BTA '26) officially opened on July 1-2, 2026 at AXA Tower, Kuningan City Grand Ballroom, Jakarta, delivering a clear message: artificial intelligence (AI) and software have become the core foundation of business operations across Southeast Asia. Co-organized by VRIGroup and DailySocial, the expo gathered business leaders, software providers, AI developers, investors, and digital transformation executives from across the region.

Newsletter: As AI Changes Search, SERPWeave Expands Its Approach to SEO

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Artificial intelligence is changing the way people search for information online. AI-generated search summaries and conversational search tools are becoming part of everyday decision-making, influencing how users research products, compare services, and evaluate businesses before visiting a website. As search behavior evolves, many organizations are asking how they should adapt their online visibility strategies.

22 July 2026

Newsletter: Pinoy rock legends TEETH announce 5-city concert tour and vinyl release of landmark debut album

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Filipino alternative rock powerhouse TEETH are reuniting for a 5-city concert tour celebrating more than three decades of friendship, music legacy, and rock n’ roll.

Newsletter: Taytay tiangges go digital with ‘Made in Taytay’ app

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The ‘Made in Taytay’ app is an online marketplace powered by PLDT Enterprise in partnership with Multisys Technologies Corporation and the local government of Taytay, Rizal, which supports MSMEs by helping them expand their customer base beyond physical markets.

From Taytay’s ‘tiangges’ to shoppers’ fingertips.

Taytay’s garment and woodwork products are set to reach a wider market through the ‘Made in Taytay’ app, an online marketplace powered by PLDT’s B2B arm PLDT Enterprise in partnership with Multisys Technologies Corporation and the local government of Taytay, Rizal.

Newsletter: 9th Hospitality Philippines Conference #HPC2026 Set to Address Critical Tourism Infrastructure and Asset Lifecycles in Manila

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As the Philippine tourism and accommodation sectors enter a sophisticated new operational phase, The Hospitality Asia Event Series has officially announced the dates for the 9th Hospitality Philippines Conference #HPC2026. Taking place on September 9–10, 2026 at Marriott Manila, the premier two-day leadership assembly will gather the nation's foremost asset owners, operators, developers, and tech visionaries under the timely country theme: "What Comes After Growth: Hospitality’s Next Test in the Philippines."

Newsletter: Gyukatsu まつ村 Expands to BGC After Building a Loyal Following in Boracay

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Gyukatsu まつ村 Boracay is opening its second restaurant, Gyukatsu まつ村 BGC, at Park Triangle Mall this September. The expansion marks the second restaurant under Ikigai International Restaurant OPC, the company behind the Boracay-based Japanese dining concept.

21 July 2026

Newsletter: Ushering in a Smarter, More Connected Philippines with Smart City Convention 2026

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Smart City Convention Philippines 2026, held last June 1-2, ushered in a new era of technological advancements within the Philippines. The event brought together government leaders, city planners, policymakers, and technology providers to discuss the future of smarter, more connected, and more sustainable Philippine cities. Notably, Kyle Delos Santos, Keepital Philippines’ Business Development Executive, delivered a talk detailing the importance of online visibility in the B2B industry within the constantly evolving technological landscape of the modern day. 

Newsletter: Satellite data show flood extents in Mindanao due to Typhoon Inday

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Sample flood extent map (one out of 64). All maps for the available data coverage can be found in these folders: https://tinyurl.com/Flood-20260710-S1 and https://tinyurl.com/Flood-20260711-S1

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) produced flood extent maps showing flooded areas (red) and flood-affected Physical Rice Areas (pink) and Other Crop Areas (brown) in Regions 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), and parts of Eastern Samar and Southern Leyte following the enhanced monsoon due to Typhoon Inday. The analysis used Sentinel-1 Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite imagery captured on 10 July 2026 at 05:31 AM PhST and 11 July 2026 at 05:22 AM PhST. The flooded areas were detected with the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI) using a composite of three Sentinel-1 SAR images.

Newsletter: Golden Melody Award-winning artist Shi Shi (孫盛希) releases new EP The Taste Of… after two-year break

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EP Cover by Rock Records

After a two-year hiatus, Golden Melody Award-winning artist Shi Shi (孫盛希) is finally back with her new EP The Taste Of…, a project that represents the accumulation of her experiences during her break.
“During this period, I experienced a wide range of emotions, from the sweet ones to the bitter ones, and even some moments that were sour or spicy! It is hard to describe the feelings we feel every day using merely our words, but sometimes they can be expressed and digested in a song.”

Newsletter: Bescost Printing expands display solutions with launch of its 2026 Display Systems catalog

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Bescost Printing has launched its 2026 Display Systems catalog, expanding its portfolio of display solutions for businesses preparing for trade shows, retail rollouts, corporate events, and commercial branding projects.

20 July 2026

Newsletter: Passing Down the Future with Philips Smart Safebox

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Today, as Filipino families embrace modern living while staying grounded in tradition, they are also reshaping what “inheritance” truly means. It is no longer only about passing down jewelry, photographs, or handwritten letters. It is also about safeguarding life’s defining milestones – buying a first home, building a business, raising children, and preparing a secure future for the next generation.

Newsletter: Out of the Lab, Into the World: An Atenean’s Mission to Make Research Matter

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Danika Geronimo, Ateneo Research Communications

Science doesn’t change the world by staying inside a laboratory.

For generations, scientists have been taught how to conduct research; far fewer have been taught how to tell the world why it matters.

For Dr. David Peralta, Editor-in-Chief at Wiley-VCH GmbH, one of the world’s leading publishers, helping researchers bridge that gap has become both his driving purpose and advocacy.

Newsletter: Filing While Surviving: Taxumo’s 2026 Report Shows the Financial Reality of Filipino Taxpayers

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Before sunrise in Marikina, Bianca, a 33-year-old virtual assistant, is already awake, working for multiple clients abroad.