Newsletter: PhilConstruct 2026, Bringing Construction Businesses Closer to More Opportunities

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PhilConstruct continues to strengthen the construction industry by connecting suppliers, buyers, contractors, and professionals in one dynamic platform for discovery, collaboration, and growth. By Stephen Sevilla, Business Development Associate

Last June 25-28, PhilConstruct once again showed why it remains one of the most important gatherings for the construction and industrial sectors in the Philippines. As a platform that brings together suppliers, contractors, buyers, and industry professionals, the event created valuable opportunities for businesses to showcase their products, build meaningful connections, and gain stronger visibility within a fast-moving market.

Newsletter: SEC and GCash lending arm Fuse to roll out nationwide campaign to promote safe, responsible digital borrowing

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(L-R) GCash chief marketing officer Neil Trinidad; Fuse Financing Inc. chief commercial and business assurance officer Jong Layug; president and CEO Tony Isidro; Securities and Exchange (SEC) Commission commissioner Rogelio Quevedo; and  financing and lending department director Sheara Lupango -Tamayo

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has partnered with Fuse Financing Inc.,the lending arm of GCash, to launch a nationwide financial literacy campaign that empowers Filipinos to borrow responsibly, recognize unlicensed lenders, and protect themselves from predatory lending and financial distress.

Newsletter: Eraserheads' ULTRAELECTROMAGNETICPOP! The 25th Anniversary Edition makes a comeback via repressed white vinyl

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One of the most important albums in the history of Filipino music makes its highly anticipated comeback on vinyl. 

Newsletter: ALYSON to stage first major concert with full orchestra this Friday, July 17, 2026

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Filipino city pop band ALYSON is set to headline their first major concert with AFTER OURS: Live and in Full!, happening on July 17, 2026, at Aster Events Place in Mandaluyong City. The special show will bring the band’s acclaimed sophomore album to life through expansive arrangements, immersive production, and a revitalized live music experience unlike anything they’ve presented before.

Newsletter: Japanese pop artist YUKIPOYO announces collaboration with Filipino rapper Zae on “Te-Te Gyaru” remix

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YUKIPOYO, known for her work as a model and TV personality in Japan, has released “Te-Te Gyaru” across all major music platforms worldwide. 

Newsletter: Checking into Manila: lullaboy back with ‘Hotels & Heartbreaks’ tour

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For many artists, heartbreak inspires a song. For Singapore-based singer-songwriter and producer lullaboy, it became the foundation of an entire world.

Newsletter: The 4 Rs of Recovery: What Elite Athletes Do in the First Hour After the Final Whistle

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Ask most people what elite athletes eat and they will describe the pre-match meal. The pasta the night before. The banana before warmups. The sports drink on the sidelines.

Newsletter: Digital-PINAS, PLDT, Smart transform Laguna farmers, fisherfolk, small biz owners into digital entrepreneurs

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Over a hundred farmers, fisherfolk, and small business owners across the province of Laguna are now ready to become digital entrepreneurs, through a training conducted by the International Trade Centre (ITC) under the Digital-PINAS initiative, or the Joint Programme on Inclusive, Competitive, and Responsible Digital Philippines.

Newsletter: TOKYO LIGHTS 2026 Concludes Record-Breaking Approx. 80,000 Visitors Enthralled Over Nine Dazzling Days as Tokyo’s Premier Festival of Light Came to a Close.

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The Tokyo International Projection Mapping Award Executive Committee is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of TOKYO LIGHTS 2026, a festival of light illuminating Tokyo’s nights, held over nine days from Saturday, May 23 to Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No.1, Citizens’ Plaza, and across the Nishi-Shinjuku area. During the event period, approximately 80,000 visitors from Japan and abroad attended, showcasing to the world the potential of Tokyo as a new nighttime tourism destination.

Newsletter: School-in-a-Bag reaches far-flung schools in Southern Leyte

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Students in remote schools in the province of Southern Leyte learn how to read and solve mathematical equations using interactive tech-powered educational tools found inside School-in-a-Bag (SIAB) packages. The latest deployment, sponsored by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in collaboration with PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), the Department of Education Region 8, and the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP), marks the global agency’s fourth and largest deployment of SIAB kits to date.

Newsletter: Battle Pass is Here: DEXCON, Season Pass, and Community Flea Market Team Up for a Weekend of Vintage Finds and Sports Entertainment

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DEXCON, in collaboration with Season Pass and Community Flea Market, presents Battle Pass, a weekend featuring professional wrestling and vintage shopping happening July 18 and 19, 2026, at Bigger Pictures in Mandaluyong City. Come for the vintage finds, stay for the bodyslams!

Newsletter: Shakira & Burna Boy’s “Dai Dai,” the official FIFA World Cup™ song, is the #1 global song

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Shakira isn’t just the undisputed queen of summer with “Dai Dai.” The Colombian superstar also remains the most-streamed Latin artist in the world today, thanks to her latest track alongside African icon Burna Boy. The single is the most-streamed song on Spotify globally and tops the Billboard Global Chart for the week of June 30, a milestone that further cements Shakira’s standing as one of the most influential voices in global music.

Newsletter: RCBC, DOTr, and LRTA Bring Global EMV Transit Standards to LRT-2; Roll out PISO Fare Promo

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Commuters on Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) can now simply tap their Visa or Mastercard debit, credit, or prepaid cards, use Near Field Communication (NFC)-enabled mobile wallets such as Google Pay, or scan GCash QR to pay for their fares following the launch of the country’s first rail-based automated fare collection system that seamlessly integrates open-loop EMV card payments, mobile NFC, and QR payments in a single interoperable platform.

Newsletter: Emirates appoints Khalid Al Zarooni as Country Manager for the Philippines

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Emirates has appointed Khalid Al Zarooni as its new Country Manager for the Philippines, where he will oversee the airline's commercial operations.

Newsletter: Build harmony across Filipino families with Philips Karaoke Speakers

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Family bonding has always been at the heart of Filipino culture. Whether it's a salu-salo where everyone insists you've "barely eaten," a catch-up that lasts until midnight, or a singing session that turns into a full-blown karaoke showdown, Filipinos know how to make every gathering one to remember. It's no surprise, then, that karaoke has, in many ways, stood the test of time.