Newsletter: Aurora Ventures Targets Funding Gaps for Women Founders in the Philippines and Emerging Markets

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Aurora Ventures launches with backing from inDrive – a global mobility and delivery platform scaled to unicorn status across the same emerging markets the program is investing in – for its 2026 pilot year. 

Newsletter: Gab Cabangon revisits his band roots in angst-fueled track “Ikot Ulit”

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Filipino singer-songwriter Gab Cabangon channels frustration and unresolved anger in “Ikot Ulit,” the third official single off his highly anticipated debut EP to be released this year. Described as his 'paasa' anthem and 'galitcore' track, the pop-rock tune comes from a place of personal uncertainty and professional setbacks, confronting the experience of repeatedly facing broken promises with both grit and emotional exhaustion.

Newsletter: 2nd Food Show South Africa Returns Co-located with Food Pack & Process from July 22, 2026 at Johannesburg

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Following the successful debut edition in 2025, Astrovison Global FZCO is pleased to announce the return of the 2nd Food Show South Africa, co-located with Food Pack & Process, scheduled to take place from 22–24 July 2026 at Hall No. 1, Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Newsletter: Make more of your summer with Emirates

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Emirates is kickstarting the summer holidays with exclusive offers for passengers travelling to or through Dubai. From complimentary stays at the iconic JW Marriott Marquis*, to hundreds of discounts through the popular My Emirates Pass, travellers can enjoy even more value while exploring the city, whether visiting for a longer getaway or a short stopover. 

Newsletter: Lessons from the Ground: Building More Resilient Communities

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After three years of strengthening emergency communications in some of the country's most disaster-prone communities, PLDT and Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), alongside the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF), marked the culmination of Project REACHED (Resilient Emergency Communications for Enhanced Disaster Response), a program that has helped enhance local disaster preparedness and response capabilities.

Newsletter: SB19’s justin expands his creative horizons with “dahon”

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SB19’s justin continues to diversify his artistic expression with the release of his new single, “dahon,” out now via Sony Music Entertainment. 

Newsletter: Jean Henri Lhuillier through the San Marino Consulate and LINKS Ph Turn a New Page in Literacy with the 30th Hooked on Books Library

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A new chapter in literacy and learning unfolds as Jean Henri Lhuillier, through the Consulate General of the Republic of San Marino–Philippines, joined LINKS Philippines in opening the JHL-RSM Library, the 30th installation of the Hooked on Books (HOB) program at Graciano Lopez Jaena Elementary School in Sampaloc, Manila.

Newsletter: Consumers question whether NEA ratings reflect actual electric cooperative performance

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Partners for Affordable and Reliable Energy (PARE) called on the National Electrification Administration (NEA) to review its electric cooperative performance evaluation system, saying it does not reflect the service consumers experience in their communities.

Newsletter: More Indonesian Parents Are Introducing Foreign Languages Early—What Does This Mean for Child Development?

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In an increasingly interconnected world, more parents in Indonesia are beginning to introduce foreign languages to their children from an early age. Beyond being viewed as a valuable communication skill for the future, language learning is increasingly associated with benefits for children's cognitive development, ranging from memory enhancement to greater cognitive flexibility.

Newsletter: Myles Smith shares long-awaited debut album My Mess, My Heart, My Life.

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Myles Smith releases his debut album ‘My Mess, My Heart, My Life.’, the most personal and ambitious project of his career to date.

Newsletter: Recognizing the Top 50 Employers in the Philippines for 2026

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On June 17, 2026, Kalibrr unveiled the Top 50 Employers in the Philippines for 2026, recognizing organizations that have earned the trust and advocacy of Filipino professionals. The annual initiative aims to help jobseekers discover leading employers while encouraging organizations to raise the bar for workplace excellence.

Newsletter: Globe brings broadband services closer to Rizal communities with new Angono hub

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The Globe team led by Territory Business Head Jil de Castro together with Active Asia Inc. General Manager Dominic Bagavaldo, Emviem Owner Maribel Mallari, and Mahabang Parang barangay captain Melencio Villangca at the new hub in Angono.

Globe continues to strengthen its commitment to accessible and convenient connectivity services with the opening of a new Onsite Distribution Operations (OSDO) hub in Barangay Mahabang Parang, Angono, Rizal, bringing Globe At Home applications, prepaid products, and customer support closer to residents and nearby communities.

Newsletter: Beyond the Logo: How Bescost Printing is Redefining Corporate Spaces with High-Impact Interior Branding

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First impressions are made in seconds, and in the corporate world, those seconds matter most the moment a client steps into an office lobby. Recognizing the growing demand for cohesive, physical brand experiences, Bescost Printing has expanded its specialized corporate branding services, positioning itself as the premier one-stop shop for businesses looking to execute a complete interior refresh.

Newsletter: Color Your World Foundation Delivers Hygiene and Medical Kits to Quake-hit Communities

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Color Your World Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of Casino Plus, distributed hygiene and health kits on Sunday to families in Barangay Lagao, General Santos City, providing much-needed medical support to communities still recovering from the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao last week.

Newsletter: The Science of Sweat: Why Halftime Decides the Second Half

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Most soccer fans think of half-time as a break. But for Dr. Krissy Ladner, Director of Sports Performance and Nutrition Education at Herbalife, and a sports performance dietitian who works with elite athletes, it is the most important fueling window of the match.

Newsletter: Color Your World Foundation Brings Light of Hope to Quake-Struck Communities in GenSan, Sarangani

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Moving beyond immediate shelter and relief support, Color Your World Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of Casino Plus, has deployed hundreds of solar-powered utility lamps and fans across General Santos City and Sarangani Province to provide a source of light and temporary power source to displaced families affected by the magnitude-7.8 Mindanao quake.

Newsletter: New Study Finds Alarmingly Low Genetic Diversity in Philippine Eagle

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By: Eunice Jean C. Patron

This figure illustrates the exceptionally low genetic diversity of the Philippine eagle across threatened species (Panel A), compared with other raptors (Panel B), and at the individual level (Panel C). (Photo credit: Perdon et al., 2026)

The Philippine eagle, the country’s national bird, is one of the largest and most powerful eagles in the world. Susceptible to habitat destruction and fragmentation, it is currently listed as Critically Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, making it one of the most threatened birds globally. To help ensure its survival, scientists have carried out a captive breeding program in protected facilities for over 30 years as part of conservation efforts.

Newsletter: Batang Lampara, Batang Kuwentista 2026 returns to inspire a new generation of Filipino storytellers

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The spotlight is once again on young Filipino voices as Batang Lampara, Batang Kuwentista 2026 launches its nationwide search for the country’s next outstanding young storytellers.

Newsletter: Alsons Power Synchronizes SEC Unit 2 with the Grid Six Days After Magnitude 7.8 Mindanao Earthquake

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The Alsons Power Group's Sarangani Energy Corporation (SEC) successfully synchronized Unit 2 with the grid on June 14, within six days after the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao on June 8, 2026. This follows the restoration of Unit 1 on June 11.

Newsletter: Feeling Stuck When Life Looks Fine: A Grounded Look at Energy Healing in Salcedo Village, Makati

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Some people reach a point where life looks good on paper but still feels heavy inside. The work is going well and the responsibilities are handled, yet there is a quiet sense of being stuck, a tiredness that sleep does not fix, or the same patterns repeating no matter how much has changed. It is more common than most people think, especially among high performers, business owners, and the people everyone else leans on, who often look the most composed while quietly holding the most.