Newsletter: Filipino singer-songwriter dwta turns a new leaf with defiant pop anthem “Tabi!”

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Bicol-born singer-songwriter dwta makes a fearless statement with “Tabi!,” a genre-blurring track released on the same day as her birthday. While the song marks a vital shift in sonic direction and imagery, the song remains grounded in the artist’s unmistakable voice, showing artistic renewal and transformation.

Long recognized for her softer, introspective sound and earnest songwriting, dwta melds alt-pop sensibilities with folk textures, country-inspired banjo strums, driving percussions, and grunge-inflected electric guitars. The result is surprisingly a cohesive piece of work—one whose fearless new energy and quirks bring out the best in her.

“As I spend more time in the scene, I get exposed to so many creatives and different sounds,” the acclaimed Filipino artist explains. “Naturally, I pick up influences along the way and my sound just evolves with it. Tabi! is a reflection of that growth. You’ve already heard my softer side, so this time I wanted to show something bolder and more confident. It’s still me, just with a different energy.”

Now with a sharper edge and a more confident voice, dwta explores new dimensions of expression on her latest release, drawing from her experiences growing up in the countryside and embracing the formative years that eventually shaped her into the artist that she is now. In reconnecting with her roots, dwta reclaims a piece of her that had, at times, felt distant in her recent work. 

In “Tabi!,” her past and present converge to reveal a new version of her, becoming both a homecoming and reckoning all at once. dwta admits, “Tabi! feels like coming back to myself remembering who I am, where I came from, and things I experienced growing up in the province. It’s like I’m finally making space for a stronger version of me.”

Thematically, “Tabi!” reframes departure not as a form of loss, but as an act of courage and self-preservation. 

“I want people to feel like it’s okay to walk away from anything that disrupts their peace,” the Sony Music Entertainment artist shares. “Whether it’s a toxic relationship, a bad habit, or even a friendship, it’s okay to let go. It doesn’t make you weak; it actually makes you stronger. The vibe I imagine is like those action movie endings where you walk away while everything explodes behind you. That sense of freedom and power is what I want people to feel.”

dwta’s “Tabi!” is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment. Watch the music video here.

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Newsletter: 2nd Philippine Solar and Power Expo 2026 to Open Sept 24–25 in Manila, Philippines – Gateway to ASEAN Energy Market

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The 2nd Edition of the Philippine Solar and Power Expo 2026 is scheduled to be held from September 24–25, 2026 at the SMX Convention Centre in Manila, Philippines. 

Newsletter: Why Arnold De Pedro? 10 Proven Reasons He’s the Ideal Team Player for AI SEO, PPC & Virtual Assistance

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Arnold De Pedro is a certified SEO Specialist and Social Media Marketing Specialist from the Philippines with proven expertise in PPC advertising, Facebook Ads management, and virtual assistance. His journey from working student to co-owner of Jeanius Hub Isulan—plus strategic investments in real estate and a coffee farm—demonstrates rare discipline, loyalty, and business acumen. For companies seeking a remote SEO Expert, Facebook Ads Specialist, or all-in-one digital growth partner, Arnold offers a unique blend of technical SEO, paid search, content strategy, and entrepreneurial leadership. He is widely recognized among Filipino virtual assistants and digital marketers for delivering measurable ROI while working independently with minimal supervision.

Newsletter: Samsung launches Smart Wash Business Solutions to support growth of commercial laundry sector in the Philippines

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In its bid to support the development of more efficient, scalable and technology-driven commercial laundry operations in the Philippines, Samsung Electronics Philippines officially introduced its Commercial Laundry Washer and Dryer via Smart Wash Business Solutions at the SMX Convention Center last March 25, 2026.

Newsletter: Ateneo Press, Journal titles find a new home in the Manila City Library

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Danika Geronimo, Ateneo de Manila Research Communications

Building on initial talks with the Ateneo de Manila Press, the Manila City Library is set to carry a broad collection of books—from fiction, poetry, and other works of literature to academic publications and research journals—coming out of the University.

This initiative broadens the Ateneo de Manila’s efforts to make scholarly work and literature more accessible beyond the campus, to a broader public audience.

Newsletter: FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS UNVEILS NEW GLOBAL CAMPAIGN “WELLNESS WITHOUT WALLS” FEATURING KYLIAN MBAPPÉ AS ITS AMBASSADOR

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Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, the global luxury hospitality brand, today unveils "Wellness Without Walls,” a landmark global campaign that redefines well-being beyond the confines of a traditional gym or spa, featuring world-renowned footballer Kylian Mbappé as Fairmont's first ever Wellness Ambassador. Fairmont is debuting a cinematic brand film that brings this unbound vision to life through the lens of one of the world's most recognizable athletes, an individual whose own approach to performance, recovery, and longevity mirrors Fairmont's philosophy. 

Newsletter: SB19 expands global reach with BE:FIRST collaboration “TOYFRIEND”

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Global P-Pop powerhouse SB19 continues its global ascent with “TOYFRIEND,” a cross-border collaboration with top-selling Japanese group, BE:FIRST. The clubby R&B track serves as the latest single from their sophomore studio album, Wakas At Simula—released under Sony Music Entertainment.

Newsletter: Daily monitoring of satellite data shows air quality in Metro Manila has not returned to normal levels

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The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) has done daily monitoring of satellite data since the Navotas landfill fire reportedly broke out on 10 April 2026. As of Thursday (23 April), the Bureau of Fire Protection has reported “smoldering conditions” onsite and satellite data show that air quality in Metro Manila has not returned to normal levels. Daily monitoring of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) concentration over Metro Manila (taken every 8:45AM), shows that levels are still higher than on 6 April, prior to the fire. Nitrogen dioxide is a pollutant produced from burning and is a component of smoke.

Newsletter: Philippine Tech Show 2026 Concludes with Strong Industry Participation and a Shared Vision for the Digital Future

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The Philippine Tech Show 2026 successfully concluded its four-day run at the SMX Convention Center Manila, bringing together thousands of industry leaders, innovators, policymakers, and technology enthusiasts to explore the future of digital transformation in the Philippines.

Newsletter: PhilSA, Hungarian University MATE forge partnership for agricultural research, education, and tech development

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PhilSA Ad Interim Director General Gay Jane P. Perez, Ph.D. (seated left) and MATE Rector Csaba Gyuricza (seated right) sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), witnessed by PhilSA Deputy Director General for Space Science and Technology Marc Caesar R. Talampas (left-most) and Her Excellency Titanilla Tóth, Ambassador of Hungary to the Philippines (right-most)

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) and the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE) formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 20 April 2026 to advance agricultural research, education, and technology development. The agreement was signed by PhilSA Ad Interim Director General Dr. Gay Jane P. Perez and MATE Rector Dr. Csaba Gyuricza.

Newsletter: Culture Wars Bring Arena-Ready Alt Rock Gold on Debut Album Don’t Speak, Out Now via AWAL as Global Momentum Surges

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Photo by Elliott Lee

Texas-native alt-rock band Culture Wars have released their highly anticipated debut album, Don’t Speak, out now via AWAL, marking a defining moment for one of alternative music’s fastest-rising acts. The album arrives on the heels of a breakout year that saw the band achieve their first Top 20 Alternative Radio hit with “It Hurts,” surpassing 66 million global streams, and sell out their first U.S. + UK headline tour, while also performing arena dates alongside Maroon 5, Keane, Wallows, and LANY.

Newsletter: Herbalife launches “Better Every Day” campaign, names top PH pickleball players Leander Lazaro and Sarah Jane Lim as ambassadors

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As more Filipinos look for ways to build healthier routines into everyday life, Herbalife, a global health and wellness company, community and platform, has launched its “Better Every Day” campaign in the Philippines, turning to pickleball to show how small, consistent choices can lead to lasting wellness. 

Newsletter: Satellite image on Thursday, 16 April, shows 28.6 hectares burned in Navotas landfill fire

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This image shows the estimated burned area affected in the Navotas landfill fire, which reportedly broke out on 10 April 2026. As of Thursday (16 April, 10:33AM), six days after the fire reportedly broke out, there was an estimated 28.58 hectares (~285,800 sqm) of burned area (delineated in red). For comparison, this area is slightly larger than the Quezon Memorial Circle. 

Newsletter: Boracay’s Quiet Advantage: How Xpress Super App Is Rewriting Island Mobility

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Xpress Boracay is transforming island travel with a seamless, app-based mobility system built around green electric e-trikes. Visitors can book rides with fixed pricing, cashless payments, and built-in insurance for both passengers and drivers. With the launch of XPASS, travelers can skip multiple queues by paying environmental fees, boat fares, terminal fees, and even their e-trike ride in one go—then simply scan a QR code upon arrival. Foreign tourists can use international credit cards directly in the app, unlocking smoother spending and higher driver earnings. Add flexible e-trike day tours, and Boracay becomes a model for modern, frictionless tourism mobility.

Newsletter: Tablecross Inc. and KOKUBU Group Corp. introduce sake tour on byFood, a new way to taste the local culture

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As international travel to Japan reaches unprecedented levels, a new premium experience is inviting global travelers to discover Japan through one of its most iconic cultural traditions: sake.

Newsletter: Nearly Half of CRM Implementations Fail in the Philippines — New Report Reveals Why

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Philippine B2B companies are investing millions of pesos in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platforms — and getting little in return. Global research estimates that between 47% and 70% of CRM implementations fail, and the problem is especially acute among small and mid-sized B2B firms in the Philippines, where teams of 2 to 30 salespeople routinely abandon newly purchased systems within weeks.

Newsletter: Mark Carpio writes the ending he never expected in new EP, Huling Pag-ibig

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OPM hitmaker Mark Carpio drops his highly anticipated new EP, Huling Pag-ibig—released under EMPIRE.PH Music and ONErpm. Marking a milestone in his 10-year career, the 4-track EP weaves themes of love, loss, and emotional closure into one cohesive sonic package. Both introspective and freeing, the project also serves as an ending to a well-loved music era—one that positioned Carpio as both a prominent balladeer of his generation and a gifted songwriter known for his poignant yet earnest storytelling. 

Newsletter: When Supply Outpaces Demand: Navigating Metro Manila’s Condo Market in a High-Rate Environment

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Metro Manila’s condominium market is entering a more complex phase - one defined by a growing imbalance between supply and demand, alongside the broader impact of rising interest rates and elevated operating costs. While residential development has remained active over the past several years, absorption has not kept pace, resulting in a visible build-up of available inventory across several submarkets.

Newsletter: Satellite data show smoke from Navotas fire reached as far as Bataan

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This map shows how far smoke spread in the aftermath of the Navotas landfill fire, which broke out at approximately 8PM on April 10, 2026. The time-lapse map shows hourly snapshots from 7:45AM (featured) to 3:45PM on the following day, April 11. Darker colors indicate higher levels of nitrogen dioxide, a proxy for smoke extent, which can be measured during daytime using satellite data.

Newsletter: Rising indie pop youngblood neytan invites listeners to experience love in new single, “Ano Lasa ng Pag-ibig? Edi Tipaklong”

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Photo by Mayks Go

Laguna-born and Quezon City-based solo artist neytan has proved once again that love is a complex feeling and that romantic ballads aren't dead with his new single, “Ano Lasa ng Pag-ibig? Edi Tipaklong”—out now via Offshore Music.