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18 September 2026

Newsletter: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Expands “Special Happens...” Program with New Experiences Across Global Portfolio

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Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, the world-renowned luxury hospitality brand, global luxury brand and part of Accor, announces the next chapter of its global 'Special Happens...' experiences. Delivering on the brand’s commitment to Make Special Happen for each individual guest, Fairmont is offering unparalleled access to even more awe-inspiring activations across its global portfolio.

Newsletter: Metabolic health - Your body’s interconnected network

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Metabolic health is increasingly shaping conversations around modern wellness. Most people think good metabolism is all about managing body weight or blood sugar. However, beyond the buzzword, metabolic health is the body's ability to efficiently convert food into energy, while maintaining optimal blood sugar, lipid, and blood pressure levels, and managing weight without chronic inflammation. 

Newsletter: Shy-Anne Hovorka Releases "Raise My Fist" With More Than 30 Indigenous and Ally Artists

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Award-winning Ojibwe singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, educator, and humanitarian Shy-Anne Hovorka releases her powerful new single and music video, "Raise My Fist," out now. Inspired by former Long Lake #58 First Nation Chief Judy Desmoulin, the song celebrates Indigenous strength, unity, and reconciliation through the voices of more than 30 Indigenous and ally artists from First Nations, Métis communities, and organizations across Canada.

17 September 2026

Newsletter: GCash urges Filipinos to stay vigilant against digital scams, offers added protection through GInsure

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As digital scammers increasingly exploit human vulnerabilities, fraudsters primarily use phishing (fake emails or sites) and smishing (fraudulent text messages) to trick users into revealing sensitive account information. These tactics have surged to account for over 80% of reported digital fraud in the Philippines. In fact, a recent Gogolook report reveals that malicious link attacks nearly quadrupled (4x) in 2025 alone, with scammers impersonating trusted institutions to deceive users.

Newsletter: James Reid lets his guard down on third studio album, Honey, I’m Home

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After years of exploring sound, identity, ambition, and the many directions an artist can take, James Reid arrives at a place that feels less like a destination and more like a state of being safe and sound with his third studio album, “Honey, I'm Home,” released under Sony Music Entertainment.

Newsletter: TEN Announces Release New Double Singles “OUTWEST” and “IRL”

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Hot on the heels of announcing his first solo U.S. showcase tour, TEN released a new double single “OUTWEST” and “IRL”on September 4 at 12:00 AM EST. This marks his first musical release since co-founding ILLIMNT, a global creative company and IP hub. These tracks officially launch a new chapter in his career, representing the first project he has overseen from end to end.

Newsletter: IV OF SPADES searches for something real with new single “Isang Pag-ibig”

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Filipino alternative quartet IV OF SPADES releases “Isang Pag-ibig,” out now via Sony Music Entertainment.

16 September 2026

Newsletter: Instant digital tax refunds now on GCash

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Filipino travelers shopping abroad can now receive eligible tax refunds in minutes through their GCash wallets, eliminating weeks of waiting for bank or credit card credits and avoiding the hassle of carrying leftover foreign currency after their trip.

Newsletter: Korein Tillery Files Lawsuit on Behalf of Music Artists Against AI Music-Generation Platform Suno

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Korein Tillery has filed a new lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. The lawsuit is filed on behalf of acclaimed musician Jason Isbell and other music artists representing a proposed class of similarly situated musicians whose identities have been appropriated and commercially exploited without consent by AI music-generation platform Suno, Inc. The lawsuit asserts claims under a number of state right-of-publicity laws and the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act.

Newsletter: Rising Artist Paco Pastor Debuts New Single “Keep It Moving”

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Manila-based 19-year-old artist Paco Pastor officially released “Keep It Moving,” a single and music video out on September 4. The release marks Pastor's debut under indie label Offshore Music.

Newsletter: Bukidnon MSMEs gain AI edge through DTI, PLDT, Smart support

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For young entrepreneur Ckyr Leonardo of Ckyr Sports Supplies Trading, joining the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Bukidnon's Kapatid Mentor ME (KMME) Program came at a turning point for his business. 

15 September 2026

Newsletter: Powering privacy in Premium Economy - Emirates unveils the world’s first electric Premium Economy seat with full-height privacy screen

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Emirates is elevating the award-winning Premium Economy experience even further with the launch of the world's first electrically powered Premium Economy seat, featuring a full-height adjustable privacy screen between every seat. Debuting on newly received Airbus A350 aircraft, the new seat combines industry-leading innovation with elevated comfort, giving customers greater control over their personal space. 

Newsletter: EarFun Unveils Flagship Wave Pro X: The World's First Dual-Coaxial Headphones with Qualcomm® ANC Technology and Auracast™

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EarFun, a leading name in audio innovation, announced the launch of the Wave Pro X, the world's first dual-coaxial headphones with Qualcomm® ANC technology and Auracast support. Set to release on 3rd September 2026, the Wave Pro X is defined by two signature innovations: Adaptive Real-time Hybrid ANC, a smarter, more responsive approach to noise cancellation, and DCAA™ (Dual-Coaxial Acoustic Architecture), an entirely re-engineered driver system built for uncompromising sound quality.

Newsletter: Ateneo historian honored in Mexico, forges int’l academic cooperation

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Dr. Octavio Castillo Acosta (left), Rector of the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, formally inducts Ateneo de Manila University Professor of History and Assistant Vice President for Research, Creative Work, and Innovation Dr. Filomeno V. Aguilar Jr. (right) as International Honorary Professor at the opening of the 39th Feria Universitaria del Libro, held in Pachuca, Mexico, from September 4 to 14, 2026. PHOTO: UAEH

Ateneo de Manila University historian Dr. Filomeno V. Aguilar has been named International Honorary Professor by the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo (UAEH) in Mexico, with the Philippines as Guest Country of Honor at the 39th Feria Universitaria del Libro (FUL) from 4 to 13 September 2026.

Newsletter: SHIPZY Philippines Enters the Logistics Market With a Vision Beyond Delivery

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SHIPZY Philippines is not simply launching another delivery service. It is introducing a connected logistics model designed to help Filipino businesses manage more of their logistics through one technology-enabled partner.