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.

Newsletter: Slayyyter releases new song “i think he’s got a girl”

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SLAYYYTER releases new song and self-directed video, “i think he’s got a girl” out everywhere now via RECORDS / Columbia Records. The release arrives following the announcement of wor$t man in america, the ‘brother’ album to this spring’s critically acclaimed WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA, due out December 4th via RECORDS / Columbia Records.

Newsletter: The LEGO Group Unveils Trailer for the First Ever Live-Action LEGO® Friends: Heartlake The Musical

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Recently, the LEGO Group released the trailer for LEGO Friends: Heartlake The Musical, its first-ever LEGO Friends-inspired live-action special. The full special premieres on 16 October on the LEGO Group's YouTube channel.

Newsletter: CisuMusiC Expands Cross-Border Music Connections Following SONIK Philippines 2026

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CisuMusiC strengthened its cross-border music connections through the participation of Vietnamese artists CHIVAN and MINH at SONIK Philippines 2026, held September 11–12 at Green Sun, Makati. Their performances marked a new connection between Vietnam and the Philippine music scene, while reflecting CisuMusiC’s broader work in creating opportunities for artists to reach audiences, industry communities, and markets beyond their home countries. 

Newsletter: IV OF SPADES finds freedom in the unexpected with new single “Rollercoaster”

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Fresh from a strong showing at the 2026 Awit Awards, where they took home Album of the Year and Song of the Year, and the Filipino Music Awards, where they won Alternative Song of the Year, Filipino band IV OF SPADES returns with “Rollercoaster,” a new single that explores the exhilaration of surrendering to the moment and embracing life’s unpredictable turns.

Newsletter: Emirates to hold its first pilot recruitment roadshow in Manila

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Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is stepping up its recruitment efforts in the Philippines to meet the strong surge in customer demand. In cooperation with IPAMS (Industrial Personnel and Management Services, Inc.), the airline will hold its first pilot roadshow in Manila from 28 to 29 October 2026 to recruit experienced commercial pilots.

Newsletter: Rol3ert Releases "With you" Ahead of Debut Album "meet me in my head," and Announces First-Ever Shows in Jakarta and Manila

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Japanese singer-songwriter Rol3ert released "With you," the advance single from his debut full-length album meet me in my head, out October 21. The song features Malaysian singer-songwriter and producer Johnson, making it Rol3ert's first collaboration with a Southeast Asian artist on record, and a unique male-to-male duet in which both voices share the same longing.

Newsletter: GCash streamlines international remittance, enabling money transfers to the US within seconds

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Filipinos sending money to family, students, and loved ones in the United States, as well as micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and business owners making cross-border payments, can now transfer funds directly from their GCash wallet through GCash International Transfers. GCash is the first Philippine e-wallet to offer near real-time transfers to supported U.S. banks, allowing users and MSMEs to make secure cross-border payments all in one place, without switching platforms.

Newsletter: Tacloban learners and educators champion safer, more resilient schools

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As second homes to children, schools play a vital role in providing safe and nurturing environments where students can learn and grow. In times of crises, equipping school communities with the knowledge, skills, and resources to respond effectively is essential to safeguarding learners’ well-being and strengthening resilience.