Newsletter: "NINJA BASKETBALL ARMY" Unveiled: A New Story-Driven Brand Officially Inspired by the NBA

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On May 27, "NINJA BASKETBALL ARMY" was unveiled as a new story-driven brand officially inspired by the NBA, the world’s premier professional basketball league. "NINJA BASKETBALL ARMY" is a groundbreaking story-driven brand that embraces stylized anachronism by fusing 16th Century Japan with the NBA. The project is directed by "NINJA BASKETBALL ANONYMOUS," a Japanese creative collective led by Takaya Mitsunaga, whose works have been shown on numerous global stages.

Newsletter: Filipino singer-songwriter SHANNi reflects on betrayal and toxic relationships in new single “Teleserye”

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Fresh off from the success of her last single “Sikretong Tayo Lang May Alam,” which entered the Spotify Viral 50 Philippines chart and surpassed a million streams within five months, SHANNi continues her upward trajectory with the release of her new single “Teleserye”—out today via Sony Music Entertainment. 

Newsletter: GCash cracks down on Online Task Scammers, intensifies anti-fraud campaign

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GCash is intensifying its efforts against task scams and other forms of social engineering fraud as digital scam syndicates become increasingly sophisticated across the country.

Newsletter: The Philippines: rising demand for poultry highlights the importance of imports

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Poultry meat consumption in the Philippines is on a clear upward trend. It is forecast to reach around 2.38 million tonnes in 2026, up 6% compared to the 2025 estimate. This growing demand, driven by lifestyle changes and seasonal factors, is making imports and stable supply sources increasingly important – including those from the European Union.

Newsletter: Fitness 8 Gym Launches ₱200,000 Biggest Loser Challenge in Quezon City, Proving that "Losing Is the New Winning"

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Fitness 8, a newly opened gym established in 2025, located along Quezon Avenue in Quezon City, officially launched its most ambitious member challenge to date: The Biggest Loser Challenge, a six-month competition where the member who loses the most weight walks away with a grand prize of ₱200,000. 

Newsletter: RYC Wellness Launches Cara Care Carabao Tallow Skincare: A Natural Innovation in Philippine Wellness

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RYC Wellness proudly introduces Cara Care Carabao Tallow Skincare, a pioneering natural skincare product developed using locally sourced carabao tallow. Positioned as the first product of its kind in the Philippines and globally, Cara Care combines traditional natural ingredients with modern wellness innovation. Rich in vitamins A, D, E, and K and formulated for enhanced skin nourishment, the skincare line aims to support hydration, skin barrier health, and overall skin wellness. The launch reinforces RYC Wellness’ commitment to innovation, sustainability, and holistic care.

Newsletter: Why Your Body Clock Holds the Key to Better Gut Health

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Across Asia, generations of parents passed down the same quiet wisdom — eat well when the sun is up and keep the evenings light. Today, research is echoing what our ancestors instinctively understood: when our meals and daily habits align with the body's internal clock, the gut is one of the first to benefit.

Newsletter: LUKAS GRAHAM ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM ‘GOOD TIMES’ ARRIVING AUGUST 14 VIA VIRGIN MUSIC GROUP

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Internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Lukas Graham has announced his forthcoming studio album, Good Times, arriving August 14th via Virgin Music Group. Built on reflection, heritage, and hard-won perspective, Good Times finds Lukas Graham leaning into the Celtic and folk traditions that shaped his upbringing in Copenhagen. A full tracklisting is included below. Pre-order/Pre-save HERE.

Newsletter: Quezon City's emergency responders receive mental health support from PLDT and Smart

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QC DRRMO Head Bianca Perez-Diamante shares the importance of the partnership with PLDT and Smart to provide mental health support to frontliners and emergency responders.

In times of crisis and emergency, Quezon City’s frontliners keep communities safe and protected. But who ensures that these frontliners remain strong, supported, and ready when called upon to serve?  PLDT and Smart, in partnership with the Philippine Mental Health Association (PMHA), recently conducted a holistic stress management workshop for the emergency response frontliners of the Quezon City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (QC DRRMO) and Quezon City Citizens Services Department (CSD). The initiative reinforces a shared commitment to strengthening resilience and safeguarding the mental health of those on the frontlines of crisis response. This is part of the broader initiative of PLDT and Smart through its #KonektedForResilience advocacy program that focuses on community resilience and disaster preparedness.

Newsletter: From Screens to Trips: Anime Inspires Filipino Fans to Explore Real-World Destinations Across Asia

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The Philippines is emerging as a key growth market for anime-inspired travel, with Trip.com data showing a 155% year-on-year (YoY) increase in searches for anime- and comic-related travel in 2026. The surge reflects broader momentum across Asia, where fans are embarking on anime pilgrimages, otherwise known as seichi junrei, and driving demand for conventions, themed stays, and screen-inspired destinations. 

Newsletter: Umasenso Introduces Integrated Marketing System to Help Philippine Businesses Get Found Online

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Umasenso has introduced its Integrated Marketing System, a new capability designed to help Philippine service businesses improve online visibility and attract high intent customers more effectively.

Newsletter: Filipino blues trio AME channels love, labor, and survival on debut album, Kwentong Barbero

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Filipino blues rock trio AME has officially released Kwentong Barbero, a seven-track album that tackles the unfiltered realities of everyday Filipino life. As one of the few active blues bands in the local music scene, AME takes the genre to a thrilling new place through its riveting balance of classic blues sound, ‘70s psychedelic rock, and contemporary punk edge.

Newsletter: Filipino Scientists Develop Novel Method to Refine Mathematical Models and Identify Drug Targets

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By: Eunice Jean C. Patron

Biological processes like the Wnt signaling pathway—which regulates crucial development and helps keep the body’s tissues functioning normally and in balance—are often described by scientists using mathematical maps called reaction networks, which serve as the foundation of mathematical models. These allow scientists to examine and compare models based on their structure alone without needing or with minimal specific parameter values. Although several Wnt models exist, they differ in how they represent the same underlying biological system. To address this, Filipino mathematicians introduced a new method to find the common ground between these different maps.

Newsletter: How Smart Omega grows its esports community

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The barangay shows solid support for Smart Omega.

In the Land of Dawn, Smart Omega has shown that anything is possible. Beyond the highlight reels and match-day moments, the team’s most meaningful victory continues to unfold away from the main stage—within the growing, passionate community known as Barangay Smart Omega.

Newsletter: We Asked "Which is the Best AI SEO Agency in Singapore?" Here's the Answer

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According to an in-depth analysis by RealCEOStories.com, Horatos AI is the best AI SEO agency in Singapore for businesses prioritizing Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) and AI search visibility. The agency's proprietary 4-Phase GEO Framework uses machine learning, NLP, and semantic SEO to ensure brands are cited in AI-generated answers from ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity—not just ranked in traditional Google results. While Hashmeta AI, First Page Digital, OOm, and Impossible Marketing offer strong alternatives for specific needs, Horatos AI leads the market in advanced AI-driven SEO strategies, predictive analytics, and AI search intent analysis.

Newsletter: Advisory on the May 25 meteor sighting over Mayon Volcano

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The bright streak of light captured over Mayon Volcano by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) Ligñon Hill camera at 10:33 PM on 25 May 2026 was caused by a meteor entering the atmosphere, a phenomenon that often produces a brilliant flash of light.

Newsletter: Over 500 Leaders from Across More Than 50 Countries and Territories Attend 56th Annual World Trade Centers Association Global Business Forum in Philadelphia

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World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) — an international trade organization connecting more than 300 World Trade Center (WTC) locations across nearly 100 countries and territories — and World Trade Center Greater Philadelphia (WTCGP) successfully concluded the 56th annual WTCA Global Business Forum (GBF), held April 19-22, 2026, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Newsletter: Why is universal healthcare so elusive in the Philippines?

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Public health researcher Veincent Christian F. Pepito presents key governance barriers to Universal Healthcare during the Ateneo Breakthroughs lecture on 28 April 2026, highlighting how fragmentation between national agencies and local governments continues to shape healthcare access on the ground. SOURCE: OAVP-RCWI, 2026.

For many Filipinos, illness doesn’t begin with a diagnosis. It begins with a question: How much will this cost us?

Newsletter: DISG A Japan-ASEAN Economic Cooperation Platform Launched During the COVID-19 Pandemic Masuo Kuremura, Former Executive Secretary to the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Appointed Chairman

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In September 2025, Masuo Kuremura, formerly Executive Secretary to the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, was appointed Chairman of the “Dialogue for Innovative and Sustainable Growth (DISG),” a platform dedicated to advancing practical economic cooperation between ASEAN and Japan.

Newsletter: Filipino students’ experiment performed by NASA astronaut in space

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JAXA Kibo Utilization Center Director Dr. Masaki Shirakawa (left-most) and JAXA astronaut Norishige Kannai (second-to-the-right) present Team Double Gyroscope with their certificates as ATZG2025 finalists. Photo courtesy of JAXA/NASA.  

The Double Gyroscope experiment designed by Filipino students from the Rizal Technological University (RTU), was successfully conducted onboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the 2025 Asian Try Zero-G (ATZG 2025) competition. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Astronaut Christopher Williams performed their experiment inside the Kibo module of the ISS last 24 March 2026.