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11 February 2026

Newsletter: The Six Wellness Themes That Will Fuel Filipinos in 2026

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Nutrition is entering a new chapter. As consumers rethink how they fuel their bodies, they’re moving toward habits that feel intentional, personalized and rooted in practical science. 

Newsletter: UP Study Traces Extreme Waves through Ancient Coastal Boulders

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By: Eunice Jean C. Patron

Large boulders, some weighing as much as a large truck, are scattered along the rocky coastline of Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte.

10 February 2026

Newsletter: GLOBAL POWERHOUSE ATEEZ CHART A BOLD NEW COURSE WITH EP ‘GOLDEN HOUR : Part.4’

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IMAGE CREDIT: KQ Entertainment

Fresh off the chart success of ‘GOLDEN HOUR : Part.3’ and its repackage, ATEEZ continues to build momentum as one of K-pop’s most powerful global forces. Their 13th EP, ‘GOLDEN HOUR : Part.4,’ sees the group pushing forward with even more confidence, ambition, and an ever-expanding global reach. The EP is out now via Sony Music Korea/RCA Records.

Newsletter: JOJI SHARES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED STUDIO ALBUM PISS IN THE WIND

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Critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, and producer Joji shares his latest full-length album, Piss In The Wind, via Palace Creek. Alongside the release, Joji has announced a music video for “Last of a Dying Breed” premiered on Monday, February 9th.

09 February 2026

Newsletter: Myles Smith releases new single with Niall Horan ‘Drive Safe’

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Myles Smith releases his first single of 2026, 'Drive Safe', a special collaboration with Niall Horan.
After sparking much anticipation on socials, Myles now officially lifts the curtain on the track, with pre-orders available from today. 'Drive Safe' marks the first official collaboration between the two artists - co-written by Myles Smith and Niall Horan, the song reflects the close creative friendship the pair have developed. Pairing Myles’ emotionally precise songwriting with Niall’s globally celebrated melodic sensibility, the track feels both intimate and effortless, shaped by a shared instinct for honest, heartfelt storytelling.

Newsletter: Xpress Super App Leads Electric Moto-Taxi Shift with Backing from Aboitiz Power Group and Longtime Partner Cebuana Lhuillier

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Xpress Super App is asserting a leadership role in the country’s shift toward cleaner mobility by operationalizing a scalable electric moto-taxi model using VOLTAI electric motorcycles under the Aboitiz Power Group, integrated directly into its high-frequency ride-hailing ecosystem.

08 February 2026

Newsletter: WHAT’S NEW AT FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS FOR WINTER ‘26

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World-renowned hospitality brand and one of Accor’s leading luxury brands, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts invites travelers to welcome the new year with a curated lineup of experiences around the globe. From snow-capped mountain retreats and vibrant city landmarks to sun-kissed coastal havens, Fairmont is the place to be this winter into spring, with each destination coming alive with seasonal rituals, celebratory gatherings and restorative moments.

Newsletter: Global sensation KUN releases self-titled all-English album via 88rising

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Global pop sensation KUN releases his self-titled sophomore full-length album and debut project via 88rising. On it, the celebrated multi-hyphenate singer, producer, fashion icon, and global pop sensation crafts a homecoming to the unexpected sounds that shaped him across the 11-songs all of which he co-wrote and co-produced. Drifting between decades and genres, across rock, soul, jazz, pop and R&B, KUN filters the timeless textures of American music’s roots with contemporary clarity that showcases his expansive vocal range. The album includes a feature from GRAMMY-nominated frequent Anderson .Paak collaborators, Free Nationals.

07 February 2026

Newsletter: Umasenso Launches Growth Operating System for Philippine Service Businesses

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Umasenso has launched a Growth Operating System designed for Philippine service businesses. Founded by Richard Noromor, Umasenso brings together marketing, sales, and retention into one integrated platform. The system helps businesses get found online, capture every inquiry, and drive repeat customers through automation. Built from over ten years of digital marketing experience through Emerge, Umasenso addresses common growth problems such as missed leads, slow responses, and disconnected tools. The platform is designed for clinics and appointment driven businesses seeking predictable, system based growth.

Newsletter: Pinoy Pride at Stake! KDM and VF Advance to CrossFire: Legends Championship Semi-Finals in Manila

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The heat is on as the CrossFire: Legends Championship (CFLC) 2025-2026 enters its final, heart-pounding stretch right here in our home turf. 

Newsletter: Conglomerate-Backed EV Moto-Taxis Move Toward Commercial-Scale Deployment in the Philippines

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A major signal is emerging in Philippine mobility: electric two-wheel transport is shifting from isolated pilots to commercially scalable deployment, led by Xpress Super App’s integration of VOLTAI electric motorcycles—an EV brand under the Aboitiz Group—into a moto-taxi operating model designed for daily, high-frequency use.

06 February 2026

Newsletter: Mitski Presents “I’ll Change for You” Single/Video And Announces Global Performances, including Manila

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Photo Credit - Lexie Alley

Mitski presents “I’ll Change for You,” the second single from her forthcoming album, Nothing's About to Happen to Me, out February 27th via Dead Oceans, and announces global performances. “A mesmerizing study in movement,” (Variety) Mitski’s live show has also been described as “highly stylized, brilliantly realized, super cool” (Philadelphia Inquirer) and “unusual, enigmatic and utterly compelling” (The Guardian). 

Newsletter: Orient Star Launches M34 F8 Skeleton Hand Winding Model to Commemorate its 75th Anniversary

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Orient Star has released a 75th anniversary M34 F8 Skeleton Hand Winding model, limited to 430 pieces, as part of its Contemporary Collection M34. The dial design, inspired by the Perseid meteor shower and featuring a cutting-edge skeleton movement with new meteorite-like finish, awakens a romantic fascination and intellectual curiosity about the universe.

05 February 2026

Newsletter: FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS ARRIVES IN VIETNAM WITH FAIRMONT HANOI

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Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, part of the world leading hospitality group Accor, proudly announces the opening of Fairmont Hanoi, the luxury brand’s first property in Vietnam. The hotel, which blends local heritage, modern design and curated art, offers 241 elegantly appointed guest rooms; 38 Fairmont Gold rooms and 12 spacious suites; eight bars and restaurants; an exquisite wellness facility; and Hanoi’s largest pillarless ballroom.  Rooted in Fairmont’s celebrated century-long heritage and enriched by Hanoi’s remarkable thousand-year cultural legacy, Fairmont Hanoi, thoughtfully designed by Perkins Eastman and Aston Design, is poised to usher guests into a new chapter of Vietnamese luxury hospitality. Through a wide array of thoughtfully curated guest experiences, the property is set to redefine elegance as a tapestry woven with local artistry and delivered with genuine, heartfelt care.

Newsletter: Gab Cabangon finds peace after the hustle in new single “Kama”

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Filipino singer-songwriter Gab Cabangon returns with the release of his new single, “Kama,” a soulful guitar-pop track that finds comfort in someone else’s arms after a long, exhausting day at work. Written by Cabangon himself, the song offers a gentle reminder that rest is not a reward but a necessity in a world that rarely slows down.