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.

Newsletter: Sammie Continues His Musical Journey With New Single "GOYARD," Following "Old Alone" and "AYO"

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R&B singer and songwriter Sammie continues his latest musical run with the release of his new single, "GOYARD," arriving Friday, October 16, 2026. Following the releases of "Old Alone" and "AYO," Sammie keeps the music coming with a new record accompanied by an official music video directed by PhillyFlyBoy, who also directed the videos for "Old Alone" and "AYO."

Newsletter: The Krispy Manila Sells Out on Opening Weekend

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The Krispy Manila launched its first weekend of operations and closed it completely sold out.

Newsletter: Majority of Gen Zs and Millennials in the Philippines Report Improved Wellbeing as They Intentionally Embrace Holistic Health – Herbalife Survey

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Herbalife, a premier health and wellness company, community and platform, released new findings from its Asia Pacific Wellness Culture Survey 2026, revealing a generational shift in how wellness is defined and achieved across the region. The survey found that Gen Z and Millennial consumers are adopting a more intentional and holistic approach to wellness, placing equal emphasis on physical, mental, emotional and social wellbeing. This holistic approach to wellness is also showing results, with more than half of younger consumers reporting tangible improvements in their personal wellbeing compared to three years ago.

Newsletter: Muntinlupa teachers put AI to work for more accessible and inclusive classrooms

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Teachers in Muntinlupa are exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) can help make everyday learning more accessible to students with disabilities, from communicating with a nonverbal learner to providing real-time captions and creating visual materials for young children.

Newsletter: Money Guro Expands Financial Empowerment with Financing Support for Filipino Entrepreneurs

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Money Guro, Cebuana Lhuillier’s financial education initiative led by President and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier, has long helped Filipinos make sound financial decisions. Now, the platform is taking its mission a step further by helping Filipinos turn what they learn about money into action with the launch of Money Guro Loans.

Newsletter: Clockenflap Announces Thrilling First Wave Lineup, Including HAYLEY WILLIAMS, KESHI, SLOWDIVE, MALCOLM TODD, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE and Many More!

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Clockenflap, Asia’s premier international outdoor music and arts festival, has revealed the first wave of artists for this year’s edition, which takes place at Central Harbourfront Event Space from Friday 4 to Sunday 6 December, 2026.