Newsletter: Advisory on the May 25 meteor sighting over Mayon Volcano

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The bright streak of light captured over Mayon Volcano by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) Ligñon Hill camera at 10:33 PM on 25 May 2026 was caused by a meteor entering the atmosphere, a phenomenon that often produces a brilliant flash of light.

Newsletter: Over 500 Leaders from Across More Than 50 Countries and Territories Attend 56th Annual World Trade Centers Association Global Business Forum in Philadelphia

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World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) — an international trade organization connecting more than 300 World Trade Center (WTC) locations across nearly 100 countries and territories — and World Trade Center Greater Philadelphia (WTCGP) successfully concluded the 56th annual WTCA Global Business Forum (GBF), held April 19-22, 2026, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Newsletter: Why is universal healthcare so elusive in the Philippines?

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Public health researcher Veincent Christian F. Pepito presents key governance barriers to Universal Healthcare during the Ateneo Breakthroughs lecture on 28 April 2026, highlighting how fragmentation between national agencies and local governments continues to shape healthcare access on the ground. SOURCE: OAVP-RCWI, 2026.

For many Filipinos, illness doesn’t begin with a diagnosis. It begins with a question: How much will this cost us?

Newsletter: DISG A Japan-ASEAN Economic Cooperation Platform Launched During the COVID-19 Pandemic Masuo Kuremura, Former Executive Secretary to the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Appointed Chairman

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In September 2025, Masuo Kuremura, formerly Executive Secretary to the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, was appointed Chairman of the “Dialogue for Innovative and Sustainable Growth (DISG),” a platform dedicated to advancing practical economic cooperation between ASEAN and Japan.

Newsletter: Filipino students’ experiment performed by NASA astronaut in space

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JAXA Kibo Utilization Center Director Dr. Masaki Shirakawa (left-most) and JAXA astronaut Norishige Kannai (second-to-the-right) present Team Double Gyroscope with their certificates as ATZG2025 finalists. Photo courtesy of JAXA/NASA.  

The Double Gyroscope experiment designed by Filipino students from the Rizal Technological University (RTU), was successfully conducted onboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the 2025 Asian Try Zero-G (ATZG 2025) competition. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Astronaut Christopher Williams performed their experiment inside the Kibo module of the ISS last 24 March 2026.

Newsletter: Alsons Delivers 15% Q1 Net Income Growth

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Alsons Consolidated Resources Inc., the listed company of the Alcantara Group, delivered strong financial results in the first quarter of 2026, posting a 15% increase in net income to Php543 million from Php472 million in the same period last year, despite heightened volatility in the global business environment.

Newsletter: Ateneo fetes decades of research excellence with 2026 University Scholarly Work Awards

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Ateneo de Manila University President Fr Roberto Yap SJ, Vice President for Education Dr Maria Luz C Vilches, and Assistant Vice President for Research, Creative Work, and Innovation Dr Filomeno Aguilar Jr (center) are flanked by (L-R) Ateneo School of Government Dean Dr Jennifer Oreta, School of Science and Engineering Dean Dr Raphael Guerrero, John Gokongwei School of Management Dean Dr Roberto Martin Galang, Rosita G. Leong School of Social Sciences Dean Dr Czarina Saloma-Akpedonu, School of Humanities Dean Dr Patricia Lambino, and Gokongwei Brothers School of Education and Learning Design Acting Dean Dr Maria Isabel Martin at the 2026 University Scholarly Work Awards. PHOTO: Rafa Lopez, OAVP-RCWI

The Ateneo de Manila University marked the silver anniversary of its University Scholarly Work Awards (USWA) in 2026, celebrating 25 years of scholarly excellence while reaffirming its stature as the Philippines’ leading university in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) rankings.

Newsletter: Confidence through connectivity: PLDT enables Parañaque MSMEs to go digital

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For Fel Roslin, co-owner of Felchie’s Ice Cream House in Parañaque, modernizing the business was not just about adopting new tools—it was about choosing the right partner. "I told my wife that we had to partner with a company that is accessible and dependable," Roslin shared. “With technology now supporting marketing, accounting, and operations, it really matters who you work with.”

Newsletter: For the Love of Crab: GWI Crabs, Inc. Brings a Cleaner, Smarter Way to Grow Premium Seafood

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Seafood Lovers, are you ready for this? GWI Crabs, Inc. is bringing premium King Mud Crabs and soft-shell crabs closer to the Filipino table—grown through a cleaner, more controlled RAS-powered system built for quality, consistency, and accessibility.

Newsletter: Shakira and Burna Boy release “Dai Dai” the FIFA World Cup 2026™ official song linked with the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund

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GRAMMY® and Latin GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Shakira and Burna Boy have released new track “Dai Dai” via Sony Music Latin. Listen HERE 

Newsletter: Herbalife Partners with HyveSports & Women’s Fitness Asia to Make Fitness More Accessible Across the Philippines

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Herbalife, a premier health and wellness company, community and platform, has officially partnered with HyveSports & Women’s Fitness Asia for a year-long collaboration that will power some of the country’s biggest running and fitness events in 2026.

Newsletter: Sexy Jay drops “Singaw” with new lyric video, teases upcoming album

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Photo by Mayks Go

Our favorite post-punk extraordinaire, lambanog brewer, skater, and barber Sexy Jay has dropped yet another gritty track on streaming, and it's the crowd favorite “Singaw”—out on May 21, 2026, via Offshore Music.

Newsletter: Advisory on "Space Jellyfish” sighting on May 12

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(Photo credit: Rachiel Batutay Bolaljog)

The lights sighted over parts of the Philippines on the evening of 12 May 2026, at around 8:10PM PhST, are highly likely due to the passage of the Long March 6A (Chang Zheng 6A) rocket launched by the People's Republic of China from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center at approximately 7:58 PM PhST.

Newsletter: Bambee Returns with High-Energy New Single “Red Rider” - Out Now

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Bambee (Desirée Hagman), the beloved Scandinavian pop artist who became a cornerstone of bubblegum dance culture and a touchstone for millions of fans across dance floors, gaming communities, and the internet, is back with a thrilling new chapter. Her brand-new single, “Red Rider,” is out now - a bold, infectious leap forward that honors everything that made Bambee unforgettable while embracing the energy of today’s creator-driven pop world.

Newsletter: “Sulong” brings together KAIA, HORI7ON, and 1ST.ONE in historic P-Pop collaboration

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In a game-changing moment for Filipino and Southeast Asian pop music, P-Pop powerhouse KAIA teams up with South Korean-based Filipino boyband HORI7ON and Filipino boy group 1st.One for the release of “Sulong,” the official theme song of the ROUND Festival 2026.