Newsletter: Shakira and Beéle release new single ALGO TÚ

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GRAMMY® and Latin GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Shakira and rising Colombian star Beéle have released their new track ALGO TÚ. Produced by A.C., Flambo, Shakira, and Beéle, the track is out now via Sony Music Latin/5020 Records.

Newsletter: Smart, TNT, and TPC Mark 14 Years of Empowering Filipino Entrepreneurs at 2026 Kick-Off

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Celebrating the TPC Kick Off Party 2026, together: From Left to Right: Renan Gemanel (IT Specialist), Bill Vergel Mendoza (President of Hatchiko), Gessa Endriga (Operations Assistant), Roselle Calica (Head of New Business and Sales of Hatchiko), Mariel Astudillo (President of TelePreneur Corp), Christian So (AVP and Head of National Key Accounts for Smart), Monette Domingo (Key Accounts Sales Manager for Smart), Lope T. Barrera (Senior Manager for Channel Operations - NCR, South Luzon, NKAP for Smart), Tams Dalusung (Key Accounts Manager for Smart)

Marking nearly a decade and a half of shared success following TPC’s 13th anniversary in 2025, Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) and TNT supported Telepreneur Corp. (TPC)’s high-energy 2026 Kick-Off Event—ushering in the company’s 14th year of operations. The celebration highlights a 14-year collaboration facilitated through key account partner Hatchiko, a partnership that has become the "backbone" of TPC’s operations and a primary driver of digital inclusion across the Philippines.

Newsletter: Better Air Quality conference 2026 calls for stronger investment, regional cooperation, and accelerated action for clean air

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More than 850 policymakers, researchers, development institutions, and civil society representatives from over 50 countries gathered in Bangkok this week for the 12th Better Air Quality (BAQ) conference 2026, highlighting the urgent need to accelerate action on air pollution across Asia and the Pacific. 

Newsletter: James Reid hits the road with “Traffic” music video

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James Reid turns urban frustration into inspiration in the music video of “Traffic,” his latest single under Careless Philippines and Sony Music Entertainment. Caught in the gridlock of Metro Manila, the video finds James driving around the standstill roads, visibly stressed and tired, yet holding on to the thought that the moment, like traffic itself, will soon pass.

Newsletter: Ateneo de Manila convenes int’l symposium on AI

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Over 120 scholars and more than 70 AI-focused studies from researchers and academic leaders of Jesuit universities around the world come together this week at the Ateneo de Manila University for the Inaugural Symposium of the Global Research Alliance of Jesuit Universities (GRAJU), marking a major milestone in global collaboration among Jesuit institutions of higher education.

Newsletter: Clean Air Asia Announces Opening of the 12th Better Air Quality conference (BAQ) 2026 in Bangkok

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Clean Air Asia, in partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC), the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), is proud to announce the opening of the 12th Better Air Quality conference (BAQ) 2026.

Newsletter: #GivetoGain: Why Caring for Your Health Is the Most Generous Act

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For many women, the day often begins before sunrise and ends long after work hours.

Across many Asia-Pacific households, including the Philippines, women play many roles at once — professionals at work, decision-makers at home and often the emotional centre of their families. These layered responsibilities tend to translate into rushed meals, compromised sleep and increased stress, leading to health and wellness to take a backseat. 

Newsletter: Aileen Santiago Cast as Lead in “The Moments After,” Newest NDM Original Directed by Carlo Alvarez

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Rising Pinay actress and fashion model Aileen Santiago has officially been cast as the lead in The Moments After, the newest episode feature under the #NDMOriginal banner. The emotionally charged film is part of the much-anticipated Random Pieces series, written and directed by award-winning filmmaker Carlo Alvarez, and will stream exclusively on global premium platform NDMplus.

Newsletter: The Ransom Collective breaks silence with “Tongue Tied”

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The Ransom Collective returns with a new single, “Tongue Tied,” their first official release after a four-year hiatus. The bossa-infused, indie pop track feels like a gentle reopening of a well-worn photo album: familiar, warm, and unexpectedly alive.

Newsletter: Connektive Launches an Integrated Creative Platform for Philippine Brands

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Connektive empowers Philippine brands through integrated creative production, digital marketing, and event solutions — delivering consistent branding, strategic execution, and measurable growth.

Newsletter: Xpress EV Taxi Launches at PITX, Strengthening Passenger Safety at the Country’s Largest Transport Hub

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As passenger traffic continues to rise at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX), mobility platform Xpress Super App has officially deployed its Xpress EV Taxi fleet within the terminal — introducing a structured, safety-first taxi system powered entirely by electric vehicles.

Newsletter: OnGo Smart Advertising Joins 15th Open Office Circuit Play Hosted by Dentsu Philippines

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OnGo Smart Advertising participated in Dentsu Philippines’ 15th Open Office Circuit Play, showcasing its in-car tablet and OOH media solutions.

Newsletter: Maxime Brings HOPE FUR-REAL to Local Rescues in Outreach Program

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Maxime’s “Hope Fur-Real” outreach program brought together animal lovers and welfare advocates for a donation drive, a vaccination drive, story-sharing sessions, and a community lunch at Second Chance Aspin Shelter Philippines Incorporated (SECASPI)

Newsletter: Sprout Solutions Powers HR and Payroll Growth with Human-Led AI

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As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more deeply embedded in workplace systems, Sprout Solutions is urging Philippine businesses to rethink how AI is applied in HR and payroll as a tool to strengthen trust, compliance, and human-led decision-making.

Newsletter: Wesleyan University, Smart Renew Decades-Long Partnership, Expanding AI Training for Future Engineers

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(L-R)  Dr. Wilfredo Ramos, VP for Academic Affairs, WUP; Dr. Irineo Alvaro Jr., President, WUP; Cynthia Capua, Academic Partnership Executive and Manager for Network Strategy and Engineering, Smart; Alejo Fernando, Senior WNFS Supervisor, Smart.

Eighty years after its founding, Wesleyan University-Philippines in Cabanatuan City in the province of Nueva Ecija is looking ahead—renewing its partnership with Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) under the Smart Wireless Engineering Education Program (SWEEP) which is pivoting toward artificial intelligence, automation and intelligent systems.