Newsletter: Nearly Half of CRM Implementations Fail in the Philippines — New Report Reveals Why

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Philippine B2B companies are investing millions of pesos in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platforms — and getting little in return. Global research estimates that between 47% and 70% of CRM implementations fail, and the problem is especially acute among small and mid-sized B2B firms in the Philippines, where teams of 2 to 30 salespeople routinely abandon newly purchased systems within weeks.

Newsletter: Mark Carpio writes the ending he never expected in new EP, Huling Pag-ibig

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OPM hitmaker Mark Carpio drops his highly anticipated new EP, Huling Pag-ibig—released under EMPIRE.PH Music and ONErpm. Marking a milestone in his 10-year career, the 4-track EP weaves themes of love, loss, and emotional closure into one cohesive sonic package. Both introspective and freeing, the project also serves as an ending to a well-loved music era—one that positioned Carpio as both a prominent balladeer of his generation and a gifted songwriter known for his poignant yet earnest storytelling. 

Newsletter: When Supply Outpaces Demand: Navigating Metro Manila’s Condo Market in a High-Rate Environment

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Metro Manila’s condominium market is entering a more complex phase - one defined by a growing imbalance between supply and demand, alongside the broader impact of rising interest rates and elevated operating costs. While residential development has remained active over the past several years, absorption has not kept pace, resulting in a visible build-up of available inventory across several submarkets.

Newsletter: Satellite data show smoke from Navotas fire reached as far as Bataan

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This map shows how far smoke spread in the aftermath of the Navotas landfill fire, which broke out at approximately 8PM on April 10, 2026. The time-lapse map shows hourly snapshots from 7:45AM (featured) to 3:45PM on the following day, April 11. Darker colors indicate higher levels of nitrogen dioxide, a proxy for smoke extent, which can be measured during daytime using satellite data.

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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Photo by Mayks Go

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.