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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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.

Newsletter: P.A. Properties Launches Kwentong Buhay, Kwentong Bahay Season 3: A Celebration of “Noon vs. Ngayon” Homeownership Stories

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P.A. Properties proudly announces the return of its much-anticipated storytelling initiative, Kwentong Buhay, Kwentong Bahay: P.A. Properties Vlogging Competition Season 3, inviting homeowners to share their inspiring journeys through the lens of transformation with this year’s theme: “Noon vs. Ngayon.”

Newsletter: Antingaw: Bohol's rock-eating shipworm vying for International Mollusc of the Year

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FEATURED PHOTO: Antingaw, scientifically known as Lithoredo abatanica, or in English as the "Philippine Chalk-Chomping Clam," is one of five finalists for International Mollusc of the Year. Its serrated, stone-boring shells can clearly be seen on the right-hand side of the photo. 

The Philippines is a finalist for International Mollusc of the Year, and representing our country is one of the strangest and rarest species in the world. 

Newsletter: Ateneo de Manila research journals now available at Quezon City Public Library

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Continuing its earlier effort to bring academic work into public spaces, Ateneo de Manila University has carried out a second journal donation–this time placing its materials at the Quezon City Public Library.

Ateneo de Manila University Journals Support Supervisor Ramil Balubal and Journals Assistant Alexandra Jill Dela Cruz present selected research journals to Quezon City Public Library representatives during the turnover ceremony, highlighting the University’s publications and their expanded access for public readers, as Head of Technical Services Division Ms. Manica M. Cortes look on. PHOTO: OAVP-RCWI, 2026.

Through this initiative, selected journals are introduced into a public setting, allowing a broader audience to access research that explores themes in Philippine society, culture, history, and interdisciplinary studies—subjects that are typically housed within university spaces. Nearly a hundred copies were turned over, drawn from Ateneo’s renowned publications, including Perspective in the Arts and Humanities, Budhi: A Journal of Ideas and Culture, Social Transformations: Journal of the Global South, Journal of Management for Global Sustainability, and Philippine Studies: Historical and Ethnographic Viewpoints.

Newsletter: The Strokes set new album Reality Awaits for June 26

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Reality Awaits, the seventh studio album from The Strokes, is set for release on June 26 via Cult Records/RCA Records. “Going Shopping” is out now—listen here.

Newsletter: 10 Delicious Reasons to Book Kilig Bali: Meet Chef Juan Gadi, Ubud's Best Private Chef & Catering Experience

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Chef Juan Manuel Guino-o Gadi is widely recognized as the best private chef in Bali, offering bespoke Filipino-inspired dining through Kilig Bali Catering. Based in Ubud, Chef Juan brings a fine-dining background and a personal story of resilience directly to your villa, transforming private dinners into intimate culinary events. His signature dishes include slow-cooked Chicken Adobo, sizzling Lechon Belly Sisig, and refreshing Halo-Halo dessert. Services include fully customized menus, villa setup, and clean-up, making it the premier choice for families, honeymooners, and groups seeking an exclusive Bali villa chef experience.

Newsletter: 15-Year-Old Luis Cinches Jurado Wins 7 Gold Medals at CVIRAA 2026, Emerges as Tagbilaran’s Rising Swim Star

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At just 15 years old, Luis Cinches Jurado delivered a standout performance at the 2026 Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association (CVIRAA) Meet, winning seven gold medals and emerging as one of the region’s most promising young swimmers.

Newsletter: Ben&Ben reclaims chart dominance with viral smash “Lifetime (Reimagined)”

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Award-winning Filipino folk-pop band Ben&Ben has surged back to the summit of the streaming charts with “Lifetime (Reimagined)”—released under Sony Music Entertainment.

Newsletter: Culture Wars Inks Deal With AWAL + Announces Highly Anticipated Debut Album Don’t Speak

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Austin-bred rock collective Culture Wars have officially arrived. Upon signing a fresh deal with AWAL, the alternative powerhouse will release their highly anticipated debut album, Don’t Speak, on April 10 — a defining moment for a band poised to lead the next generation of guitar-driven rock.

Newsletter: Our Shame and HengJones bring Taiwanese waves in Manila for All Of The Noise 2026

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Taiwanese new wave hits the Philippines this month as alternative pop duo Our Shame and acclaimed hip-hop artist HengJones co-headline All Of The Noise 2026, a three-day, multi-venue and culture festival set across Astbury Makati (April 17 and 19), Sari-Sari Makati (April 17 and 19), and 123 Block in Mandaluyong City (April 18).

Newsletter: PhilSA, NIA partner to use space data for irrigation and water management

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Photo Credit: National Irrigation Administration (NIA)

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) and the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to apply space technology in improving irrigation systems and water resource management across the Philippines.

Newsletter: World Underground Wrestling Philippines Presents Fight Night 3: Makeover

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Just days after the groundbreaking Dexcon: Dito Naman event, the UNDERGROUND is back. World Underground Wrestling (WUW) Philippines is proud to announce its next major showcase, Fight Night 3: Makeover, taking place on April 18, 2026, at the Brawl Pit Bulusan.

Newsletter: Secure Your Homes this Summer with the Worry-Free Philips Gate Lock

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As summer season hits its peak in the Philippines, you and your family are likely to be making plans for your out-of-town, multiple-day excursion. As you map out your schedules, itineraries, and assignments, don’t forget that home security is an essential part of vacation planning, especially when you intend to stay away for more than a day, because the last thing you want is to worry about something back home.

Newsletter: Stop Importing Foreign Energy Problems and Let's Export Domestic Solutions

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Savills Philippines 

As a proud member of the Filipino business community, I'm committed to our nation's progress. I've been thinking about how we can break free from risky dependencies on foreign energy supplies that expose us to global volatility, price spikes, and supply disruptions. The Philippines imports nearly all its crude oil (around 98% dependency), relies heavily on coal from Indonesia (98% of our coal imports in recent years), and faces tight aviation fuel stocks that have recently dipped into concerning territory amid international tensions.

Newsletter: Outsourcing IT in the Philippines: What Businesses Need to Know

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Technology has become a key driver of growth rather than mere support function. In the Philippines, organizations are increasingly adopting cloud platforms, managed services, and AI-enabled workflows to stay ahead of the global market. For many of them, however, maintaining IT systems in-house is becoming more complex and costly, making IT outsourcing a practical and strategic solution. Businesses can access high-level expertise without the large expense of internal teams, as well as scale their IT capabilities. At the same time, companies must approach this strategically, as a parternship that can help strengthen digital resilience, accelerate innovation, and complete more effectively in our growing digital economy.