Newsletter: Westlife release 25th anniversary album + global tour dates for Westlife 25: The Anniversary World Tour

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Globally renowned pop group Westlife release their monumental era-defining album 25 - The Ultimate Collection, a celebration of their record-breaking 25-year journey at the very top of global pop. The album is available across multiple formats including 1CD, 2CD deluxe, 1LP, Amazon Exclusive 1LP picture disc and cassette.

Newsletter: The Bloomfields turn gratitude Into groove on “Tayo Na, Dali!”

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After the viral resurgence of their anthemic hit “Ale” on TikTok and various streaming platforms, Filipino band The Bloomfields are embracing a remarkable second-wave momentum with the release of their newest single “Tayo, Na Dali!,” a fun and exuberant, ‘60s pop-inspired jam that serves as gracious giveaway to the fans who have kept their music alive across generations.

Newsletter: Dom Guyot and Zae flip the script on betrayal with new song “manloloko”

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Manila, Philippines – Filipino singer-songwriter Dom Guyot teams up with Filipina femcee Zae for “manloloko,” a summer-ready bop that blends infectious rhythms with confrontational verses. The track doubles as a call for listeners to reclaim their voice and refuse manipulation in all forms.

UPD Chemists Create AI Tool to Predict Antibacterial Peptides

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By: Eunice Jean C. Patron

ISCAPE helps experimentalists predict whether a peptide can kill or inhibit the growth of the bacterium Escherichia coli. (Photo credit: Salas et. al., 2026)

As antimicrobial resistance (AMR) continues to make traditional antibiotics less effective worldwide, the search for new antibacterial treatments has become increasingly urgent. One promising solution is antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), small molecules that can kill bacteria. To help accelerate their discovery, researchers at the University of the Philippines Diliman – College of Science (UPD-CS) have developed an AI tool designed to accelerate the discovery of new antibacterial peptides.

Newsletter: Maximillian Releases Third Album I’m Fine Featuring Title Track Official Music Video

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With more than 800 million global streams and an international audience spanning Southeast Asia, China, Europe and beyond, Danish pop artist Maximillian releases his highly anticipated third album I’m Fine — a 13-track pop project exploring anxiety, heartbreak, love, pressure and the emotions people often struggle to express out loud.

Newsletter: Returning OFW entrepreneurs expand ventures with DMW's "Buy Lokal, By OFW" powered By GCash

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For many Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), coming home often comes with a difficult reality. The steady income they relied on abroad stops, while the challenge of starting over locally begins.

Newsletter: Satellite data show crop areas affected by ashfall from Mayon

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The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) produced a crop exposure map showing ash-affected Physical Rice Areas (orange) and Other Crop Areas (yellow) following the reported pyroclastic density current along the Mi-isi gully of Mayon Volcano on 2 May 2026. At least 1,039 hectares (10.39 sqkm) of rice and 191 hectares (1.91 sqkm) of other crops were potentially affected because they are found within the Estimated Ash Deposit Extent (delineated in red, based on a previous analysis by PhilSA published on 5 May). The combined area of potentially affected crops is around the size of Mandaluyong City.

Newsletter: ALYSON pushes the boundaries of modern OPM with upcoming sophomore album, AFTER OURS

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There are albums that soundtrack a particular moment in life, and there are albums that linger long even after the music fades.

With AFTER OURS, Filipino city pop collective ALYSON delivers the latter: a richly layered, emotionally expansive sophomore record that positions the young band among the most promising torchbearers of modern OPM.

Newsletter: Cebu’s Biggest Legal Community-led Marathon Is Back—and It’s Passing Through Three Cities

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Runners and fitness enthusiasts are training and gearing up for a bigger and more immersive race experience as the IBP: Cebu Tricity Marathon returns in October 2026, at Robinsons Galleria Cebu.

Newsletter: Mateus Asato brings world tour to Manila in 2026

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Mateus Asato is bringing his world tour to the Philippines in 2026. Considered one of the most prominent guitar players of the modern era, the renowned musician will be holding a special show at Aster Events Place in Mandala Park, Mandaluyong City, on July 31, 2026.

Newsletter: WAIIAN expands BACKSHOTS legacy with anniversary show

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Filipino rapper WAIIAN celebrates the success of his 2025 album with the staging of “BACKSHOW” - The BACKSHOTS Late 1st Anniversary Show, co-presented by Sony Music Entertainment and Lightning in a Bottle Studios (LIAB Studios). The event serves as an anniversary tribute to his full-length album, BACKSHOTS.

Newsletter: Dexcon Dakila II – Higher Stakes and a Bigger Venue await this May!

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Dexcon will hold two events this May, with Dexcon Dakila II, a two-day event from May 23 to May 24! This weekend’s top stars feature famous New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) star Zack Sabre Jr. and DDT Pro Wrestling’s top talent Chris Brookes.

Newsletter: Maya and Rol3ert, Two of Japan’s Most Exciting Young Voices, Come Together on Striking New Duet “ROMANTICIZE”

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U.S.-based singer-songwriter Maya releases “ROMANTICIZE,” a new collaborative digital single with rising Japanese singer-songwriter Rol3ert, out 13 May 2026. The official music video premieres the same day at 8pm JST on Maya’s official YouTube channel.

Newsletter: Play Day to Night at the Most Spectacular Pixar Summer Fest Inviting Guests into a Bigger World of Pixar at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort

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Calling all families and Pixar Animation Studios fans to plan ahead for a Pixar-filled adventure at the first-ever Pixar Summer Fest at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) from June 12 through August 31, 2026.

Newsletter: Ben&Ben continues winning streak with “Autumn (Reimagined)”

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Following the commercial success of “Lifetime (Reimagined),” which peaked at No. 1 on both the Official Philippines Chart and Billboard Philippines Hot 100, Ben&Ben returns with “Autumn (Reimagined),” a vital reworking of their beloved 2023 original.