Newsletter: Ateneo BUILD offers free AI training, int’l recognition for Filipino students

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Filipino students interested in artificial intelligence can join the free IOAI Philippines 2027 national selection for a chance to train and represent the country in international AI competitions. Hosted by Ateneo BUILD, the search is open to Filipino K–12 students studying here or abroad who were born on or after July 1, 2007. No programming experience is needed for the first round, which can be completed online using a mobile phone from November 16 to 22, 2026. Following the Philippine team’s four-medal debut in 2026, the program invites more young Filipinos to develop their AI skills and compete with peers from around the world. Register at https://ioaiph.org/. PHOTO: IOAI

Filipino students interested in artificial intelligence can join a free national competition for the chance to train and represent the Philippines at international AI olympiads in 2027. No programming experience nor a personal computer is needed for the first round, which students can take online using just a mobile phone.

Newsletter: Major New Models Ready to Debut! FAWCAR JOYEE to Launch S04, S08 and N09 in Manila on October 22

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FAWCAR JOYEE will officially launch the S04, S08, and N09 in Manila on October 22, 2026, marking an important milestone in its expansion in the Philippine market. The three models target diverse family mobility needs, spanning an all-electric urban SUV, a full-size hybrid SUV, and a flagship B+ segment coupe.

Newsletter: Ateneo Professor to Lead International AI Education Society

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A Filipino educator specializing in the development, deployment, and impact measurement of AI innovations in Philippine schools has just been elected president of the International Artificial Intelligence in Education (IAIED) Society, which has over 1,500 members in 40 countries at the frontiers of computer science, education, and psychology. 

Newsletter: K-POP SENSATION LE SSERAFIM HEADLINES NEW BRAND CAMPAIGN FOR ASIAN ENTERTAINMENT STREAMER, RAKUTEN VIKI

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Rakuten Viki, the leading destination for Asian entertainment, has launched a new brand campaign starring global K-pop group LE SSERAFIM. "Viki Pass It On" celebrates the passionate fans powering Asian entertainment's skyrocketing global popularity with a video spot running on CTV as well as major social and digital channels. In addition, LE SSERAFIM has curated a watch list for Viki subscribers of the group members' favorite Asian series.

Newsletter: Meet HINABI, the Singer Who Still Believes in True Love, and Means It

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HINABI, the award-winning power vocalist and author, believes in true love, and she is not saying it for effect. VOL II: KURATA, her unreleased cinematic pop-rock record with her band, HINA.BAND, starts rolling out very soon.

Newsletter: Buldak Celebrates Guinness World Records® Achievement with Original Song and Music Video "Crave the Burn"

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Buldak is turning its Guinness World Records® achievement into a soundtrack with the release of "Crave the Burn," an original song and music video celebrating the fans who came together to make history by uploading the most videos of people eating instant noodles to TikTok in one hour. Watch the music video on Buldak's YouTube channel. 

Newsletter: TROYBOI AND FABIAN MAZUR TEAM UP ON HEAVY-HITTING TRAP SINGLE “SHOULDER LEAN”

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As dance floors get flooded with faster rhythms, TroyBoi and Fabian Mazur are making a strong case for taking things down to a slow, heavy crawl. Their new joint single, “Shoulder Lean,” out now via Ultra Records, delivers a relentless dose of low-slung, system-testing trap. 

Newsletter: Ben&Ben’s Leaves (Reimagined) submitted for 2027 Grammy Awards consideration

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Multi-awarded folk-pop band Ben&Ben has submitted Leaves (Reimagined) for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards under the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance category.

Newsletter: HINABI and HINA.BAND Introduce a Cinematic Pop-Rock Sound That Is Worth the Wait

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HINABI, the award-winning power vocalist and author, is preparing VOL II: KURATA, her unreleased cinematic pop-rock record made with her band, HINA.BAND. The music starts rolling out very soon, and this is the moment to get in early and be among the first to hear her and her "sound."

Newsletter: PLDT Group’s ERICA Wins 2026 AIBP Enterprise Innovation Award for Data and AI

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Representatives of the PLDT Group, led by FVP and Group Head for Enterprise Risk Management and Chief Data Privacy Officer Leah B Jimenez (center), received the 2026 ASEAN Enterprise Innovation Award for Data and AI, recognizing the Group’s innovation and contributions to advancing digital transformation in the Philippines.

The PLDT Group’s Enterprise Risk Intelligence Companion Agent (ERICA) has won the 2026 ASEAN Enterprise Innovation Award, Philippines – Data and AI Category. The award, presented by the ASEAN Innovation Business Platform (AIBP), recognizes organizations across Southeast Asia for transformative digital initiatives that demonstrate business impact, scalability, and strong governance.

Newsletter: DEMI embraces a mature kind of love in comeback R&B single “Sinasabi Ng Iba”

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Rising Filipino artist DEMI returns with “Sinasabi Ng Iba,” a smooth, laid-back R&B single about choosing someone despite what others may think.

Newsletter: PUSO DE PELIGRO: SCARY TIMES FOR PUSO WRESTLING

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The home of the Philippines’ most elite homegrown pro wrestlers – returns for their Halloween event on October 25th at GotSauce Studios in Quezon City aiming to bring another mat wrestling spectacle to Pinoy Wrestling fans! 

Newsletter: Visa returns as title sponsor for 2026 MAMA AWARDS; Visa Presale registration begins 13 October

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Visa, a global leader in digital payments, announced today its return as the title sponsor for the 2026 MAMA AWARDS, the world's No.1 K-POP Awards presented annually by South Korea's leading entertainment company CJ ENM. This year, Visa will continue to deliver exclusive and seamless access to fans through a special Visa Presale registration from 13 to 18 October, the first Presale of the 2026 MAMA AWARDS, enabling fans to be a part of the 2026 MAMA AWARDS and the first MAMA FAN FESTA hosted in Osaka, Japan, in November.

Newsletter: Gab Cabangon rediscovers his passion for music in 5-track EP, Learn to Love Again

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Filipino singer-songwriter Gab Cabangon finds his path back into love on his debut 5-track EP, Learn to Love Again—out now via Underdog Music.

Newsletter: Cebuana Lhuillier’s People-First Culture Takes Center Stage in Global D&I Finalist Recognition

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Cebuana Lhuillier, through its parent company PJ Lhuillier, Inc., has been named one of only 10 global finalists for the Award for Diversity and Inclusion at the Investors in People Awards 2026, making it the only Philippine organization recognized in the category. The Investors in People Awards recognize achievements in people practices, making the distinction a significant international recognition of Cebuana Lhuillier’s four-year journey toward building a more inclusive workplace.