Newsletter: Esoteric Drag Queen M1ss Jade So turns god-like in new single, “GODDESSA”

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Photo credits: BJ Pascual

Manila’s own  doll dominatrix and esoteric drag queen superstar, M1ss Jade So opens an enchantingly bass-powered portal with the new single “GODDESSA”, produced by Naive Supreme—out August 7, 2026, under Offshore Music. 

Newsletter: XALO Records Launches to Release the Long-Lost 1964 Recordings of French Singer Jacqi Blanchon

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XALO Records announced its public launch and the forthcoming release of long-lost orchestral recordings by French singer Jacqi Blanchon, recorded in 1964 and believed lost for six decades before being rediscovered and restored over a ten-year effort by her grandson, the musician and filmmaker Talain. The label's founding collection of 3,333 numbered editions is available for preorder now at xalorecords.com, with the first pressing shipping this fall.

Newsletter: Carziqo Community Teams Hold Exchange Meeting in Quezon City, Highlighting Collaboration, Leadership and Future Growth

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A community exchange meeting involving Carziqo members from different professional and social backgrounds was recently held in Quezon City, bringing together two teams for discussions focused on leadership, team development, shared experiences, and the future direction of the mobility technology platform.

Newsletter: Ministry of Social Services and Development-BARMM partners with GCash to roll out Bangsamoro Cards, expanding cashless disbursement under FAST Project

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(L-R) MSSD-BARMM Special Geographic Area provincial social welfare officer Haron D. Amer, RSW ; GCash regional business unit head Tania Padilla; B2B sales head Cleo Celeste Santos; MSSD Maguindanao del Norte provincial social welfare officer Hadia Emma S. Ali, RSW; Maguindanao del Norte chief of staff Bai Shaiida B. Mastura; GCash for Business general manager Paul Albano; BARMM cabinet secretary Mohammad Asnin Pendatun; MSSD-BARMM deputy minister Ustadza Nur-Ainee Tan Lim; Mynt chief regulatory officer Atty. Cef Sison; chief strategy officer Rowie Zamora; and VP and head of corporate sustainability and communications Michelle Fernandez

The Ministry of Social Services and Development (MSSD) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has partnered with GCash to expand its cashless disbursement system under the Financial Assistance System Transformation (FAST) Project, an initiative designed to make the distribution of social assistance faster, more efficient, and more transparent for beneficiaries across the region.

Newsletter: HopW Wins 2026 Open Cup, Capping Grassroots Rise for Filipino Young Athletes

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HopW Sports Academy, a Filipino football program built from local, community-level roots in Cavite, has added another chapter to its growth: a championship win at the 2026 Open Cup in Circulo Verde, taking the title in the U5 and U6 categories.

Newsletter: Bridging Cultures Through Films: ASEAN Film Festival 2026 to Open this August with its Largest Programme to Date

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The Hong Kong-ASEAN Foundation (HKAF) is pleased to announce the fourth edition of the ASEAN Film Festival (AFF), opening on 20 August. AFF 2026 will present over 30 films — the largest selection since the festival's inception — featuring works from all 11 ASEAN member countries, including first-time participation from the newest member country, Timor-Leste, alongside films from China (Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland) and other countries.

Newsletter: Yes Please: Visa is Official Payment Partner for the Maroon 5 Asia 2027 Tour

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Visa, a global leader in digital payments, today announced that it will be the Official Payment Partner for the Maroon 5 Asia 2027 Tour. The partnership reinforces Visa's deepening commitment to Asia Pacific's vibrant music and cultural scene, delivering presale access and elevated experiences for fans in the region.

Newsletter: AXEAN Festival 2026 drops second batch of artists from Asia and beyond

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AXEAN Festival has released the second wave of artists joining this year’s edition. The latest announcement brings together a diverse and eclectic mix of acclaimed, established, and emerging acts from Asia and beyond.

Newsletter: Kickstarter Launches $1 Million Culture Fund to Back Independent Creators Around the World

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Kickstarter announced the launch of the Kickstarter Culture Fund, a $1 million fund supporting independent creators working across Art, Fashion, Film and Music. The fund is the first to be financed entirely by Kickstarter and is open to creators around the world.

Newsletter: Los Angeles Pop Artist ALYA Finds Hope in New Cinematic Single 'Believer'

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Grammy-winning pop artist ALYA returns with "Believer," a soaring, cinematic new single that arrives ahead of her forthcoming album 'In The Moment,' due in March 2027. Produced by Tim Carmon and co-written with Breana Marin, the song folds ALYA's signature blend of inspirational pop, soul, and sweeping storytelling into her most personal release yet.

Newsletter:St. Ruin debut single “Uncool” out now

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Photo credits: Aldus Santos

The debut single from writer-musician Aldus Santos’ newest project, St. Ruin, drops today (August 14). It can now be streamed on major digital platforms via Lilystars Records.

Newsletter: Performing Arts Festival: Autumn Meteorite 2026 Tokyo

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The Tokyo Festival Executive Committee has announced the second edition of Autumn Meteorite Tokyo, taking place from October 9 to November 3, 2026, and centered around the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre.

Newsletter: 'All Rise' for Edinburgh International Festival 2026

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The 2026 Edinburgh International Festival begins tomorrow, bringing world-class artists across music, theatre, opera and dance to Edinburgh from 7-30th August.

Newsletter: kiOra Makes International Debut in Kuala Lumpur and Announces Release Date for Debut Single "Coco" Music Video

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Emerging Japanese girl group kiOra marked a major milestone on Saturday, 1 August 2026, with their first-ever overseas performance, taking the stage as the opening act at CENTRAL MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT FESTIVAL 2026 in KUALA LUMPUR at festival venue Zepp. During the performance, the four-member group announced that the official music video for their highly anticipated debut single, "Coco," premiered worldwide on Saturday, 8 August 2026, coinciding with the song's digital release.

Newsletter: UP Study Maps Flying Fox Movements to Support Conservation Efforts

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By: Eunice Jean C. Patron

Flying foxes are large fruit bats that primarily feed on fruits and flowers. They are highly mobile, traveling long distances in search of seasonal food sources. Some have been recorded flying more than 20 kilometers from their roost (sleeping area) in a single night to forage, easily crossing islands and even international borders. Over the course of a year, flying foxes can travel more than 6,000 kilometers, making them among the most far-ranging bats in the world. They often fly too far and too fast for humans to accurately follow their movements.