Newsletter: KasKasan Buddies named founding partner of CIBI U in push for better credit education

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KasKasan Buddies is expanding its financial education role as a founding partner of CIBI U, a new initiative designed to help Filipinos better understand credit scores, credit reports, and responsible borrowing.

Newsletter: Amid Historic Flooding, ASSIST and Corporate Partners Push Forward on Watershed and Wetland Conservation Across Luzon

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As severe flooding hit Metro Manila, and Northern Luzon, corporate volunteers spent the month working at three sites tied to the region's flood defenses: a wetland sanctuary, a dam-adjacent nursery, and a watershed reforestation site, in partnership with ASSIST.

Newsletter: JENNIE shares a more personal side on Fallen Angel

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JENNIE releases her new EP Fallen Angel, sharing a deeply personal collection of songs that reflects her truest form of self-expression. The three-track digital EP features the title track “FALLEN ANGEL”, alongside “HEAVEN”, and “Less than a Lover.” 

Newsletter: dwta and Arthur Miguel reunite for third collaboration in “At Kung Sakali”

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After the breakthrough success of their previous collaborations, “Lihim (Nuarin Sasabihon)” and “Tahan Na,” singer-songwriters dwta and Arthur Miguel reunite for the third time in the velvety new single “At Kung Sakali”—out now via Sony Music Entertainment.

Newsletter: "Spicy Happiness" with aespa Nongshim Launches Second Global Shin Ramyun Campaign

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Nongshim will launch the second phase of its global Shin Ramyun campaign on August 20 featuring global K-pop force aespa, as Shin Ramyun's global ambassador. The campaign is designed specifically for international markets and will roll out across 14 key countries. Through a variety of digital content, Nongshim aims to introduce consumers around the world to the 'Spicy Happiness' of Shin Ramyun, the simple joy of enjoying its signature spicy taste in everyday life.

Newsletter: EASY FREAK RELEASE « ONLY LIKE YOU DO » & ANNOUNCE THEIR UPCOMING ALBUM ‘THE TOUCH’, OUT DECEMBER 11th ON ULTRA RECORDS

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Fast-rising duo EASY FREAK, formed by Dom Hurd and Jude Kendrick Ganasen,  kicked off on August 21st the next chapter of their career with "Only Like You Do," the first single from their highly anticipated sophomore album 'The Touch,' out December 11th — a record that candidly traces the full arc of love, from the euphoria of new beginnings to the quiet grace found on the other side of heartbreak.

Newsletter: Baguio Students Build Skyscrapers Out of Spaghetti in Latest STEM Discovery Program

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Forty-two Grade 5 pupils at Springhills Elementary School stepped away from traditional textbooks and into active scientific discovery during the third round of the EXCITE STEM LEAP Discovery Program. By building spaghetti towers and density models, the young learners spent the day thinking like engineers through trial, error, and teamwork. 

Newsletter: Philippine teens win int’l AI Olympiad debut

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All four members of the Philippines’ first ever delegation to the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI) won individual medals in the country’s debut at bringing home one silver and three bronze medals against 466 high school competitors from 108 countries and territories. Now in its third year, the IOAI was hosted in Astana, Kazakhstan, this August.

Newsletter: SOUNDEXCHANGE HONORS MC LYTE WITH MUSIC FAIRNESS AWARD

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SoundExchange, the largest neighboring rights collective in the world, announced on August 19 MC Lyte (www.MCLyte.com) has received the SoundExchange Music Fairness Award. The honor recognizes the pioneering hip-hop artist's legacy of advocacy, including her efforts to raise awareness, engage members of Congress, and urge passage of the American Music Fairness Act.

Newsletter: Satellite data show flood extents in Regions 1, 2, 3, 4A, 4B, CAR, and NCR due to enhanced Habagat

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The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) produced flood extent maps showing flooded areas in parts of Regions 1, 2, 3, 4A, 4B, CAR, and NCR on 31 August at 05:45 AM PhST following heavy rains brought by the enhanced Southwest Monsoon (Habagat). The maps show flood extents on Monday morning after continued heavy rains last week. The flooded areas were detected with the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI) using a composite of three Sentinel-1 Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite imagery. Please note that the maps show a snapshot of the flood extents at the specific time the image was captured by the satellite and may not reflect floods that have already receded.

Newsletter: Talent Show in Ilocos Sur Puts Child Rights Message Center Stage

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The Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST) held the second leg of the ANNAKKO Talent Show 2026 in San Juan, Ilocos Sur, part of a year-long program working to prevent child labor in farming communities. The event brought together 20 young performers from public elementary and high schools across the area.

Newsletter: Payoneer in the Philippines: Cross-Border Payments Become Critical as Local Businesses Go Global

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The Philippines has become an important hub for businesses serving customers around the world. From outsourcing and IT services to freelancing, ecommerce, and professional services, Philippine businesses increasingly generate revenue from international markets.

Newsletter: Occupational Health Experts to Convene for 27th PCOM Mid-Year Convention in October

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Occupational medicine specialists, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and industry leaders from across the country are expected to gather in Muntinlupa this October for the 27th Mid-Year Convention of the Philippine College of Occupational Medicine (PCOM), a three-day event focused on advancing workplace health and safety in the Philippines.

Newsletter: M1ss Jade So releases “BAPHOMETA”, MV watchparty on September 5

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Shortly after her RUBADGE win and its official release on the 4th episode of Drag Race Down Under vs. The World Season 1, M1ss Jade So unveils a devilish drag look accompanied by a new song of the same name, “BAPHOMETA”, produced by collaborator Naive Supreme—out now, under Offshore Music.

Newsletter: Ylona Garcia reimagines a decade of music for two-part anniversary show

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Ten years after launching her professional music career, Ylona Garcia returns to the Philippines for two homecoming shows that are as much about looking back as they are about moving forward.