Newsletter: UPD-CS, Basilan Launch Training Program to Strengthen Math and Science Education

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By: Eunice Jean C. Patron

RISE-BASILAN focuses on enhancing teachers’ mastery of key areas in Earth Science, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology through workshops led by UPD-CS faculty. (Photo credit: Dr. Jillian Aira Gabo-Ratio)

Students in geographically remote and economically disadvantaged provinces in the Philippines often face barriers to performing well in college entrance exams, particularly in science. Many enter senior high school with gaps in foundational knowledge, partly due to limited access to sustained, content-focused professional development for teachers. When teachers struggle with core scientific concepts, it can be challenging to strengthen students’ understanding and problem-solving skills.

Newsletter: Filipino all-girl band tuesday trinkets finds comfort in “I know one day”

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All-girl dreamy power pop band tuesday trinkets explores the unspoken comfort of having someone by your side in “I know one day,” their new single released under Sony Music Entertainment.

Newsletter: Heart Health at a Cellular Level: What Filipinos Miss about the Mitochondria

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Cardiovascular disease has become one of the Asia's most pressing health challenges. A study revealed that this region accounted for 61.3% of global cardiovascular mortality, and a disease burden that exceeds the global average by 8.3%. In the Philippines, ischaemic heart diseases remain the top cause of death with 100,958 cases, taking up 19.8 percent of total deaths in the country in 20251. Despite the fall in cardiovascular disease death rates over time, the overall burden continues to grow, driven by ageing populations and changing lifestyles.

Newsletter: Iman Fandi enters her bold era with new EP "Afterglow"

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Singaporean artist Iman Fandi released her debut EP "Afterglow" on 25 September 2026 across all major streaming platforms, the culmination of a breakout year and her most significant work yet as an independent artist.

Newsletter: Emirates enters winter season with strong booking momentum as network and product investments accelerate

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Emirates has closed the summer season ahead of expectations and enters winter with strong booking momentum across a broadening range of markets, as the airline continues to invest in its fleet and industry-leading products, in its global network, and in offering customers greater booking flexibility and comprehensive travel cover.

Newsletter: CRUNCHYROLL REVEALS “SEKIRO: NO DEFEAT” WILL STREAM WEEKLY AS A SERIES BEGINNING JANUARY 2027

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Crunchyroll announced that Sekiro: No Defeat, the fully hand-drawn anime adaptation produced by KADOKAWA, Qzil.la and ARCH, will begin streaming as a series in January 2027. The series will be available exclusively on Crunchyroll worldwide, excluding Japan, China, Korea, Russia, and Belarus. Sekiro: No Defeat will premiere on Crunchyroll as an eight-episode series featuring additional content beyond the theatrical version currently screening in Japan. 

Newsletter: AHEAD and Pru Life UK partner to help Filipinos invest in quality education

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Education is one of the most meaningful investments a family can make. While financial planning helps protect a child's future, quality education empowers them to shape it. Together, they create a stronger foundation for lifelong success.

Newsletter: Accor to debut a new icon of mediterranean luxury: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts signs Fairmont Chania Resort

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Accor and its world-renowned luxury hospitality brand Fairmont Hotels & Resorts,in partnership with Hersonissos Group Hotels, today announced the development of Fairmont Chania Resort on the historic Greek island of Crete, a 104-key resort slated to open in 2029. The project further strengthens Fairmont’s global growth strategy and reinforces Accor’s luxury portfolio across key Mediterranean destinations. 

Newsletter: George Optical marks 66 years of eye care with special anniversary treat

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Sixty-six years after opening its first clinic in Binondo, George Optical is marking its anniversary with an offer that centers its long-standing commitment to Filipino customers.

Newsletter: DAELUX steps into the spotlight with pre-debut single “Like That”

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Davao-based girl group DAELUX makes its P-Pop pre-debut with “Like That,” released under Sony Music Entertainment.

Newsletter: GCash leverages tech to keep cross-border payments seamless and reliable, especially during emergencies

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Emergencies threaten both immediate safety and financial survival, making reliable cross-border payments critical for overseas Filipinos. For these families, any disruption in remittances directly impacts their ability to afford essential care and maintain stability back home during a crisis.

Newsletter: TOVE LO RELEASES SIXTH STUDIO ALBUM ESTRUS

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Tove Lo releases her highly anticipated sixth studio album, ESTRUS, out now via Pretty Swede Records/Virgin Music Group. Primal, restless and emotionally unfiltered, ESTRUS pushes the contradictions that have always lived at the center of Tove Lo’s music into sharper focus: euphoria and melancholy, desire and doubt, intimacy and independence, the body and the mind. Across 13 tracks of propulsive, emotionally charged electro-pop, she embraces those opposing impulses without trying to resolve them, capturing what it feels like to want everything at once.

Newsletter: NICKELBACK RELEASE NEW SINGLE “MAKE ME LOVE YOU”

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Following the explosive arrival of “Rattle The Cage” (feat. John 5) and the emotionally charged “Leave Me Behind,” Diamond-certified rock band Nickelback today release their new single “Make Me Love You,” the latest offering from their highly anticipated new studio album, Everything Under The Sun, arriving October 30, via Virgin Music Group.

Newsletter: ONE CLICK STRAIGHT expands global festival run with Taiwan’s Vagabond Festival

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ONE CLICK STRAIGHT (OCS) will perform at Vagabond Festival 2026, one of Taiwan's biggest music festivals.

Newsletter: Ben&Ben honors nearly a decade of music, memory, and becoming with anthology album “Nine”

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For nine years, Ben&Ben has grown from a promising Filipino folk-pop collective into one of the Philippines’ most accomplished OPM acts. With billions of streams, major awards, sold-out concerts, and acclaimed performances on international stages, the nine-piece band has built a catalog of heartfelt anthems that resonate deeply with audiences at home and abroad. This year, the band adds another feather to their cap with the release of Nine, an anthology album that looks back on the music, memories, and experiences that defined Ben&Ben and shaped them into what they are today while opening doors to what comes next.