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. 

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.

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.

Newsletter: A new chapter: Ligaya Escueta is now a full band

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From left to right: Kristo Mercado (guitar and bass), Diego Cerrudo (guitar) Ligaya Escueta (vocals, guitar, bass), and Ninja Nicolas (drums), Artist & Repertoire Manager Dani Mendoza, General Manager of Offshore Music Audry Dionisio, CEO of Offshore Ely Buendia

Indie rock artist Ligaya Escueta has officially evolved into a full-fledged band. During the record label signing with Offshore Music, the alternative quartet was introduced with Kristo Mercado on bass and guitar, Diego Cerrudo on guitar, Ninja Nicolas on drums, and Ligaya Escueta on vocals, bass, and guitar.

Newsletter: NEXTONE finds groove in heartbreak with “Nagkulang”

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Fast-rising OPM band NEXTONE returns with “Nagkulang,” a new single that pairs infectious groove with the emotional weight of second-guessing one’s value once a relationship no longer works out.

Released under Sony Music Entertainment, the track mines crossover potential with a distinctly nocturnal sound, weaving punchy rhythms, city pop influences, glimmering synths, and modern pop-rock textures into a melodic, fist-pumping jam.

Newsletter: Iman Fandi Turns Confidence Into a Statement With “IT IS”

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Singaporean singer Iman Fandi steps forward with a renewed vision on “IT IS,” out today on all digital music platforms worldwide.

Newsletter: Smart strengthens partnership with SM Supermalls for Tech & Play Month 2026

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In photo (L-R): Patrick Raymund G. Pacla, Vice President - Cyberzone Management; Kristine Mendoza, Key Accounts Sales Manager at Smart; Jocelyn Ann C. Lapid-Clariño, SAVP Operations, SM North EDSA; Joaquin L. San Agustin, EVP Marketing, SM Supermalls; Anna Fernando, AVP and PLDT Home Retail Management Head; Lance William Mendoza, National Sales Manager at AMD; Renz Ga, Marketing Head at Datablitz

Filipinos are increasingly finding connection through gaming, technology, and creator culture. In its drive to be at the forefront of this, Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) continues to support events that inspire innovation, digital engagement, and meaningful connections across the country, including SM Supermalls' Tech & Play Month 2026.

Newsletter: Offshore Music signs new rising soul artist Paco Pastor

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From left to right: CEO of Offshore Ely Buendia, Paco Pastor, General Manager of Offshore Music Audry Dionisio and Artist & Repertoire Manager Dani Mendoza

Independent Philippine-based music label Offshore Music adds budding soul and pop-inclined artist, Paco Pastor to its growing roster.

Newsletter: Jolianne embraces the unfamiliarity of first love in new single “Daanan”

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Following the chart-topping breakthrough of “Palayo sa Mundo,” which has recently crossed 70 million streams on Spotify alone, Filipino singer-songwriter Jolianne commences her new era in music with the release of “Daanan,” out now via Sony Music Entertainment.

Newsletter: FARM AID 2026 TO AIR ON CNN, SIRIUSXM, NUGS AND FARMAID.ORG

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Farm Aid's music, food and farm festival, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26, at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater in Virginia Beach, Virginia, will be broadcast live on CNN.

Additionally, SiriusXM will produce an exclusive audio broadcast, and the festival will stream live on nugs and FarmAid.org.

Newsletter: Wellness Culture Gains Momentum in the Philippines as 9 in 10 Filipinos Prioritize Holistic Health – Herbalife Survey

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Herbalife, a premier health and wellness company, community and platform, released findings from its latest survey, revealing a clear rise in a wellness culture - the modern phenomenon that emphasizes the active pursuit of holistic well-being through the integration of physical, mental, emotional health - across Asia Pacific (APAC).