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29 August 2026

Newsletter: LandValuePH Makes 534,228 BIR Zonal Value Records Free to Search in Unified Database

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Independent property valuation platform LandValuePH has compiled a searchable database of 534,228 Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) zonal value records, making them completely free to search without requiring user registration. The release consolidates official government figures into a single digital platform, allowing property owners, buyers, and heirs to access critical real estate tax benchmarks within seconds.

Newsletter: Thousands Gather as Ashley for the Arts Delivers a Weekend of Music, Art and Meaningful Impact

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Ashley for the Arts has successfully concluded another memorable weekend of live entertainment, art and family-friendly fun in Arcadia's Memorial Park. Held August 6-8, the annual three-day music and arts festival welcomed tens of thousands of attendees for a weekend filled with world-class performances, art and craft vendors, food, interactive experiences, family activities, street entertainment and more. Most importantly, the non-profit event raised $735,000 to benefit over 70 participating area schools and nonprofit organizations.

28 August 2026

Newsletter: Philippine Poultry Show & ILDEX Philippines 2026 Spotlights Growth Opportunities in the Philippine Livestock and Poultry Market

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The Philippines is presenting growing opportunities for livestock and poultry businesses as expanding protein demand, modernization of animal production and pressure to improve farm productivity create new requirements for technology, expertise and investment. 

Newsletter: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Debuts in Thailand with Fairmont Bangkok Sukhumvit

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Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, part of the world-leading hospitality group Accor, in partnership with Asset World Corp Public Company Limited (AWC), announced the opening of Fairmont Bangkok Sukhumvit. Marking Fairmont’s first hotel in Thailand, the new property introduces the brand’s distinctive spirit of culture, connection and celebration to Bangkok’s vibrant Sukhumvit neighborhood, offering 416 guestrooms and 58 suites for exceptional stays, dining, wellness experiences, celebrations, and world-class meetings and events in one of the city’s most dynamic destinations.

Newsletter: Ace Banzuelo releases debut album, Supernatural

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Filipino singer-songwriter and producer Ace Banzuelo steps into his own artistic universe with Supernatural, his debut full-length album out on August 21, 2026, via Sony Music Entertainment. Across nine tracks, the hitmaker delivers an intimate, cinematic body of work that traces stories of love, betrayal, longing, healing, and transcendence through a dreamy, otherworldly sonic palette.

Newsletter: SB19 strengthens global footprint with landmark Japan activities

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SB19 continues to turn its long-term ambition of becoming a global phenom into a growing reality, with a series of activities in Japan that have brought the P-Pop supergroup closer to one of Asia’s most important music markets.

27 August 2026

Newsletter: CAVETOWN RELEASES NEW SINGLE “BIG STRONG MAN” WITH VIDEO

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Cavetown releases new single “Big Strong Man,” a deeply personal track exploring the confusing expectations of teenage masculinity, queer identity and the experience of being loved for a version of yourself that doesn’t feel true.

Newsletter: ICONA POP RELEASE NEW ALBUM, RITUAL – OUT NOW

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Multi-platinum, award-winning duo Icona Pop release their new album, Ritual, out now via Ultra Records/Iconic Sound Recordings. Alongside the album, Caroline Hjelt and Aino Jawo unveil its deeply personal focus single, “Hurt,” accompanied by a new official visualizer co-directed by Icona Pop and Nicole Walker.

Newsletter: GCash powers Davao Kadayawan Festival 2026 through cashless payments, local partnerships, and exclusive perks

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As Davao City prepares to celebrate Kadayawan Festival 2026, thousands of locals and tourists are expected to gather for its colorful street festivities, trade fairs, food parks, and cultural events. Amid the excitement, GCash, the country's leading finance super app and largest cashless ecosystem, is making the celebration more exciting by bringing seamless digital payments, exclusive consumer promos, and stronger partnerships with local merchants.

Newsletter: beabadoobee new song ‘Memories’ out now

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beabadoobee releases ‘Memories,’ the latest song to be lifted from her hugely anticipated forthcoming album Pylon, due for release on 18 September 2026 via Dirty Hit / Interscope Records. 

26 August 2026

Newsletter: SLAYYYTER releases new song “brand new chanel$” amid sold out world tour

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SLAYYYTER releases new song and self-directed video, “brand new chanel$” following the kick off of her sold-out WOR$T GIRL IN THE WORLD TOUR with three hometown shows in St. Louis. The release arrives off the heels of SLAYYYTER’s album WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top Dance Albums chart and received widespread critical acclaim.

Newsletter: Across Cebu, Every Lechon Tells a Different Story

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At the 10th Cebu Lechon Festival, different localities show that Cebu lechon is not made from one recipe alone.

Newsletter: GRAMMY-NOMINATED SINGER-WONGWRITER LUKAS GRAHAM RELEASES NEW ALBUM GOOD TIMES OUT NOW VIA VIRGIN MUSIC GROUP

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Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Lukas Graham released his new album Good Times, out now via Virgin Music Group. Rooted in the Celtic and folk traditions that shaped his upbringing in Copenhagen, the 13-track collection brings Lukas full circle, reconnecting him with the storytelling tradition, acoustic instrumentation and Irish musical heritage at the heart of his earliest relationship with music.

Newsletter: Naga City-based band IDLEPITCH casts a spell with new single “Salamangkera”

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Photo credit: Alliece Shazney

IDLEPITCH, one of the most prominent bands in Naga City, aims for a crossover breakthrough with the release of their new single “Salamangkera,” a funky, city pop-infused rock track that reveals an exciting new direction for the band.

25 August 2026

Newsletter: GCash redefines payment convenience with direct Visa and Mastercard card linking

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To deliver greater convenience and payment freedom, GCash, the country’s #1  finance superapp, will soon allow users to link their Visa or Mastercard debit and credit cards directly as a payment source for transactions. Set to roll out within August, this new feature will enable seamless in-store purchases even when a user's wallet balance is low or even empty, eliminating the need to first cash in.