Newsletter: Miki Matsubara’s City Pop Classic "Mayonaka no Door~stay with me" Surpasses 500 Million Streams on Spotify

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Since her debut in 1979, Miki Matsubara has left a vivid impression on the Japanese pop music scene and has become the driving force behind the recent global City Pop boom. Now, her debut single, "Mayonaka no Door~stay with me," has officially surpassed 500 million cumulative streams on Spotify, making it the 10th Japanese song in history to achieve this milestone. Notably, this is the first-ever feat for a Japanese song released in the 1900s.

Newsletter: Kevin Tan Brings Years of Beef Sourcing Expertise to Gyukatsu まつ村's Manila Debut

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Before becoming a restaurateur, Kevin Tan built his career sourcing premium beef for the Philippine market. That expertise became the foundation of Gyukatsu まつ村 Boracay, the Japanese restaurant now expanding to Bonifacio Global City with the opening of Gyukatsu まつ村 BGC.

Newsletter: What Elite Athletes Do on Their Rest Days — And Why You Should Copy Them

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If you asked most people to picture an elite athlete's day, they would imagine a match, a training session, a weight room and maybe a dramatic-looking recovery shake.

Newsletter: Business Is Good, So Why Does Cash Still Feel Tight?

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Goldwater Capital shares how PayNow helps SMEs access funds tied up in receivables to keep operations moving and support business growth.

Newsletter: How PLDT and Smart’s KonektedforLearning is Helping Shape Education in the Philippines

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PLDT and Smart's School-in-a-Bag includes a laptop for the teacher, 10 tablets pre-loaded with DepEd curriculum-based learning materials and interactive educational applications, a Smart Bro LTE Pocket Wi-Fi device, and expandable storage.

From pen and paper to artificial intelligence (AI) and interactive applications, PLDT and Smart’s #KonektedforLearning initiative champions learning for all by integrating technology into Philippine classrooms and boosting education resiliency through crisis-tested teaching strategies.

Newsletter: Beyond the Vehicle: How Autonomous Operations Create Platform Value for Carziqo

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 As autonomous mobility moves from controlled testing environments toward commercial applications, the value of the industry is increasingly being measured not only by the vehicles on the road, but also by the operational platforms working behind them.

Newsletter: Cebuana Lhuillier Money XChange Empowers OFWs to Maximize Hard-Earned Earnings

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Every remittance sent by an overseas Filipino worker represents countless hours of hard work, personal sacrifice, and time spent away from loved ones. While these earnings help cover daily expenses, fund education, and support long-term goals, the value families ultimately receive can be influenced by how and where foreign currency is exchanged.

Newsletter: GCash ushers in more seamless train commutes on LRT-2 via GCash Commute QR

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GCash for Business general manager Paul Albano tests the GCash Commute QR during the launch of cashless payment system at the LRT-2 Legarda station

Passengers of Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) can now pay for their fares directly from their phones using GCash Commute QR, making their commutes faster and more convenient. 

Newsletter: Why Philippine Businesses Need an AI-powered Business Growth System

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Artificial intelligence has quickly become one of the most discussed topics in business. Yet many organizations continue to experience slow growth, inconsistent customer experiences, and operational inefficiencies despite investing in new software.

Newsletter: UP Chemist Co-Develops First Filipino Air Monitor

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By: Eunice Jean C. Patron

The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasized this year that air quality monitoring is crucial for understanding the health effects of air pollution and tracking efforts in reducing it.

Newsletter: Corebilt and Häfele Strengthen Collaboration to Elevate Office and Commercial Spaces in the Philippines

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Corebilt has strengthened its collaboration with Häfele Philippines, a local subsidiary of the Germany-based Häfele Group, to further enhance the delivery, functionality, and quality of office and commercial spaces across the country.

Newsletter: Satellite data show landslide in Lanao del Sur and flooded areas in Cotabato, Maguindanao del Sur, CALABARZON, and MIMAROPA due to Typhoon Inday

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The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) analyzed available satellite data following the enhanced Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) due to Typhoon Inday and released landslide and flooded area maps to concerned stakeholders.

Newsletter: Ateneo card game Herbularyo blends Filipino traditions and organic chemistry

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Danika Geronimo, Ateneo Research Communications

Herbularyo gets players acquainted with both organic chemistry and traditional Filipino medicine in as little as five to ten minutes of gameplay. The scientifically-grounded traditional Filipino remedies found in the game are based on real research from the Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care (PITAHC). PHOTO: OAVP-RCWI

Medicinal plants have long been a cornerstone of Philippine traditional medicine, dating back generations. Tawa-tawa, a low-growing herb that thrives in open grasslands, is a valued supplementary treatment for dengue; the gel of the succulent aloe vera can help soothe a scraped knee; boiled guava leaves help disinfect wounds; tea from the yerba buena helps relieve minor aches and pains; and ampalaya helps with managing diabetes.

Newsletter: PayNow by Goldwater Capital: Helping SMEs Grow Despite Cash Flow Challenges

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Goldwater Capital highlights how PayNow helps existing Philippine businesses access working capital to fund inventory, fulfill purchase orders, manage cash flow, and seize growth opportunities.

Newsletter: Inaugural 6200 BookFest to bring publishers, booksellers to Dumaguete

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The Arts and Design Collective Dumaguete (ADCD), alongside the Duma LitFest team, will launch the inaugural 6200 BookFest from July 17 to 19 at Filinvest Mall in Dumaguete City, gathering national publishers, independent booksellers, authors, and readers in the Philippines' first UNESCO Creative City of Literature.