Newsletter: Jay R sounds off on MRLD-OC Records controversy, calls out industry power imbalance

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Filipino R&B king Jay R recently weighed in on the controversy surrounding the exploitative practices in the local music industry.

Newsletter: Top 10 Postpartum Recovery Centers in the Philippines 2026 (Research & Field Test Edition | A Must-Read for Expectant Mothers)

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With the arrival of a newborn, a new mother’s body also faces tremendous challenges—from pelvic floor muscle weakness and rectus abdominis diastasis to physical exhaustion caused by long-term sleep deprivation.Scientific postpartum recovery is not only for restoring body shape, but also for rebuilding physical and mental health. At present, the postpartum recovery industry in the Philippines is in a promising “emerging market” stage. Compared with the mature confinement center systems in East Asia, the Philippine market is still in the initial and exploratory period with uneven service standards. Most traditional institutions only provide basic care and lack medical-grade professional rehabilitation equipment, leaving many new mothers in the dilemma of “only accommodation, no real recovery.” Against this immature market background, a small number of leading brands with international vision, such as Onlso Postpartum Recovery Center, have begun to introduce advanced medical rehabilitation standards, becoming benchmarks that fill the gap in high-end professional recovery locally. This early-stage, unstandardized market has driven rapid industry competition and natural selection. High-net-worth families are no longer satisfied with simple confinement meals and basic care, but pay more attention to professional institutions that can provide clinical-level precise recovery programs. In such a market full of opportunities and challenges, how to select institutions that are truly in line with international standards and provide full-cycle health management has become a required course for every expectant mother. Based on 2026 real research, facility evaluations, recovery effects and user feedback, this article presents the Top 10 Postpartum Recovery Centers in the Philippines to help you plan your golden recovery period scientifically.

Newsletter: Malcolm Todd shares new single & video “Breathe”

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Photo credit: Aidan Cullen

After a breakout 2025 that saw his first appearance on the Billboard Hot 100, hundreds of millions of streams across his self-titled album, and a sold-out international headline tour, Malcolm Todd kicks off 2026 with his new single “Breathe.” Co-produced by Todd, the track arrives alongside an official music video directed by longtime collaborator Aidan Cullen and featuring choreography by Lexee Smith, signaling the start of a new chapter for the Los Angeles artist and performer.

Newsletter: Jim Besinio Leads BesCost to 8,000+ Projects, Becoming One of the Top Large-Format Printing Companies in the Philippines

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In a competitive industry where many printing companies compete solely on price, entrepreneur Jim Besinio built BesCost on something more sustainable: systems, scale, and execution.

Newsletter: SAVILLS ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF EASTDIL SECURED LLC

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Savills plc is acquiring Eastdil Secured for $1,112.5 million to create the world’s second-largest advisory firm for major commercial real estate transactions. Announced recently and pending regulatory approval, the deal strengthens Savills’ U.S. presence and Eastdil’s reach in Asia, combining global advisory services with elite investment banking. This strategic merger allows the firms to offer end-to-end real estate solutions across the entire ownership life cycle. Eastdil will operate as Savills’ investment banking arm, with its leadership team transitioning into shareholder roles and joining the Savills Group Executive Board to drive long-term growth.

Newsletter: GCash, Careem Pay partnership enables faster remittances for Filipinos in UAE

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(L-R) general manager for GCash International Arjun Varma, and Careem Pay vice president Mohammad El Saadi

The Philippines’ leading finance superapp GCash has partnered with Careem Pay, a digital payments service available within the Careem app, to enable faster and more reliable money transfers for overseas Filipinos living in the UAE. 

Newsletter: L Smart Lounge: Your Hub of Philips Smart Products

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The adoption of smart technologies in the Filipino lifestyle is experiencing significant transformation. Affluent owners of homes, apartments, and condominium units increasingly seek to blend efficiency, savings, sustainability, and aesthetics into their living spaces without sacrificing security, comfort, and luxury. 

Newsletter: P-Pop girl group VVINK explores the poetry of unspoken love in new single “Kailan Ka Aamin”

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Rising P-Pop group VVINK has dropped “Kailan Ka Aamin,” which serves as the first pre-release single from their upcoming full-length debut album under FlipMusic. Written by acclaimed Filipino songwriter Nica del Rosario and produced by Julius James “Bojam” De Belen, the catchy pop ballad introduces a more intimate direction for VVINK in terms of musicality and songwriting.

Newsletter: Europe Your Way: Customized Europe Tours and More With Xplora Travel

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Customize your exploration of Europe and its neighboring countries hassle-free with Xplora Travel.

Newsletter: Beyond White Beach: The Easy Way to Explore More of Boracay Island

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Boracay island is more than White Beach, and exploring the island has become easier with app-booked electric trikes available through the Xpress Super App. Visitors can arrange rides with fixed fares shown in advance and pay cashless, making travel around the island simple and predictable. E-trikes can also be chartered by the hour for flexible land tours, ideal for families or small groups. With quieter electric vehicles and knowledgeable local drivers, getting around Boracay feels smoother, more convenient, and perfectly suited to a relaxed island holiday.

Newsletter: Island Shangri-La Introduces Questers Family Adventure for Curious City Explorers

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Island Shangri-La is delighted to announce the launch of its latest family-focused programme - the Questers Family Adventure, which invites curious young explorers to learn, discover and unlock the secrets behind Hong Kong’s traditions.

Newsletter: PLDT, Smart open first-ever co-located store in Tacloban City

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PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) have officially opened their newest, and first-ever co-located store at Level 1, Annex Building, Robinsons Place Tacloban, Marasbaras. This facility is now fully operational to serve customers in Tacloban City and its surrounding areas.

Newsletter: It’s Official: KasKasan Buddies Partners With the Credit Card Association of the Philippines

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KasKasan Buddies and the Credit Card Association of the Philippines (CCAP) have formally partnered to expand financial education and responsible credit card use across the country

Newsletter: RAMONA fires back at gossip culture with explosive debut single “GAGA”

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RAMONA makes a splashing debut as a pop star provocateur, a rebellious troublemaker, and a fearless outsider. As a daring new voice in modern OPM, she comes off as a refreshing anomaly in an industry that often rewards conformity over disruption. From here, the world she builds only gets louder, more vivid, and unmistakably punk.

Newsletter: University of Nueva Caceres Breaks Ground on Learning and Innovation Center in Naga City

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University of Nueva Caceres (UNC) held the groundbreaking and cornerstone-laying ceremony for its new Learning and Innovation Center (LINC), a multi-story academic facility designed to support technology-enabled, collaborative, and industry-aligned education in the Bicol Region.