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23 March 2026

Newsletter: A Young Philippine Mobility Platform Is Expanding Fast — and Drawing Regional Attention

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Philippine mobility platform Xpress Super App marks its anniversary after a year of rapid expansion, inclusion in Forbes Asia’s “100 to Watch,” and a push into electric taxis with BYD. As fuel prices rise and transport modernizes, the company’s early bet on electrification, partnerships, and lifestyle events signals ambitions beyond ride-hailing.

Newsletter: We Spoke with 100+ Philippine Importers and Traders. What We Heard Compelled Us to Build a new Sales System.

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Between late 2025 and early 2026, Flow21 Systems™ conducted over 100 in-depth conversations with business owners, general managers, and sales leaders across Philippine importing, trading, and distribution companies. The conversations spanned food and beverage importers, industrial suppliers, packaging traders, automotive parts distributors, firefighting equipment companies, and uniform manufacturers.

Newsletter: Wais Tindera Caravan celebrates women entrepreneurs, equips communities with essential digital financial tools, responsible borrowing practices

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In celebration of the International Women’s Day, over 400 women entrepreneurs, from sari-sari store owners to street food vendors, took center stage at this month’s kick-off of Wais Tindera Caravan, the flagship financial literacy (finlit) program of GCash designed to empower nano, micro, small, and medium enterprise (NMSME) sector with the skills to grow their businesses through digital financial tools and responsible borrowing.

22 March 2026

Newsletter: 50+ Filipino AI SEO Experts and Specialists Recognized for Advancing Search Optimization in 2026

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The Philippines continues to gain recognition as a growing hub for search engine optimization (SEO) talent in Asia. Over the past decade, Filipino SEO professionals have helped international brands, startups, and digital publishers expand their online visibility through advanced search optimization strategies.

Newsletter: Harry Styles delivers career-high global debut, KISS ALL THE TIME. DISCO, OCCASIONALLY. #1 in 20 album charts globally

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GRAMMY Award®-winning global superstar Harry Styles new album KISS ALL THE TIME. DISCO, OCCASIONALLY.  has delivered the strongest global debut of his career with over 1 million units sold to date, dominating charts across the world and strengthening his position as one of the most daring and influential artists in modern music.

Newsletter: Synergeia Foundation Urges Leaders to Harvest the Nation’s Demographic and Governance Advantage

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At Synergeia Foundation's 2026 Washington Sycip National Education Summit, Fr. Jose Ramon Villarin, S.J. urged leaders to act now, seizing the Philippines’ demographic and governance advantage through investments in education, health, and livelihoods. His core message: choose hope, lead with integrity, and use power to uplift the vulnerable. The opportunity is here, don’t waste it.

21 March 2026

Newsletter: OnGo Smart Advertising Brings “Health on the Go” Campaign to Communities Across Metro Manila and Nearby Provinces

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OnGo Smart Advertising continues to promote community wellness through its Health on the Go Campaign, a corporate social responsibility initiative that partners with schools, barangays, and community organizations across various cities and provinces to support children’s health.

Newsletter: ASEAN workshop advances regional cooperation on space safety and traffic management

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Heads of Delegation. (L-R): Yvette Chee (Singapore); Dr. Soe Myint Maung (Myanmar); UNOOSA Director Aarti Holla-Maini; Dr. Gay Jane Perez (Philippines); Dr. Sittiporn Channumsin (Thailand);  Nam Dork (Cambodia); Dr. Abdul Rachman (Indonesia); Dr. Terence Jerome Daim (Malaysia); with the organizers of the ASEAN SSA STM Seminar-Workshop (Photo credit: ASEAN NOC)

As space becomes more congested, understanding what is happening in orbit and sharing that knowledge is critical to avoiding collisions and protecting satellites and their space-based services that people rely on every day. The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA), in partnership with the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and Thailand’s Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA), convened the ASEAN Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and Space Traffic Management (STM) Seminar-Workshop on 12-13 March 2026 in Manila.

Newsletter: TM Turns 25 with Bigger Value, Rewards, and Togetherness for Ka-TMs Nationwide

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SB19 leads TM’s 25th anniversary in Davao City, where Ka-TMs enjoyed music, bigger value offers, rewards, and community activities.

TM celebrates 25 years of making prepaid life more rewarding for millions of Ka-TMs across the Philippines. More than just a milestone, this anniversary honors the shared journey with subscribers and highlights how TM continues to deliver value, experiences, and everyday uplift that help thriving Pinoys stay connected, entertained, and empowered.

20 March 2026

Newsletter: Responsible Supplementation is a Collective Responsibility

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With a greater understanding of health and wellness, consumers today are keenly aware of the importance of staying in the pink of health and avoiding a visit to the clinic or hospital. Preventive healthcare is vital to consumers in Asia Pacific (APAC), with 92% saying that it is important to their overall well-being, and even higher 97% in the Philippines, according to a recent study by Herbalife.

Newsletter: Drink, dine and discover new flavors at the new Crazy Carabao brewery

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The new brewery of Crazy Carabao Craft Brew

Have you ever wondered how your crafted drink is brewed before it is poured into your glass? Now you can see it for yourself. Local premium craft brew brand Crazy Carabao has officially opened its new, bigger, and better brewery—inviting guests to sip, dine, and experience the craft behind every bottle right inside its upgraded facility. 

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.

19 March 2026

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.