Newsletter: 9th Hospitality Philippines Conference #HPC2026 Set to Address Critical Tourism Infrastructure and Asset Lifecycles in Manila

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As the Philippine tourism and accommodation sectors enter a sophisticated new operational phase, The Hospitality Asia Event Series has officially announced the dates for the 9th Hospitality Philippines Conference #HPC2026. Taking place on September 9–10, 2026 at Marriott Manila, the premier two-day leadership assembly will gather the nation's foremost asset owners, operators, developers, and tech visionaries under the timely country theme: "What Comes After Growth: Hospitality’s Next Test in the Philippines."

Newsletter: Gyukatsu まつ村 Expands to BGC After Building a Loyal Following in Boracay

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Gyukatsu まつ村 Boracay is opening its second restaurant, Gyukatsu まつ村 BGC, at Park Triangle Mall this September. The expansion marks the second restaurant under Ikigai International Restaurant OPC, the company behind the Boracay-based Japanese dining concept.

Newsletter: Ushering in a Smarter, More Connected Philippines with Smart City Convention 2026

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Smart City Convention Philippines 2026, held last June 1-2, ushered in a new era of technological advancements within the Philippines. The event brought together government leaders, city planners, policymakers, and technology providers to discuss the future of smarter, more connected, and more sustainable Philippine cities. Notably, Kyle Delos Santos, Keepital Philippines’ Business Development Executive, delivered a talk detailing the importance of online visibility in the B2B industry within the constantly evolving technological landscape of the modern day. 

Newsletter: Satellite data show flood extents in Mindanao due to Typhoon Inday

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Sample flood extent map (one out of 64). All maps for the available data coverage can be found in these folders: https://tinyurl.com/Flood-20260710-S1 and https://tinyurl.com/Flood-20260711-S1

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) produced flood extent maps showing flooded areas (red) and flood-affected Physical Rice Areas (pink) and Other Crop Areas (brown) in Regions 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), and parts of Eastern Samar and Southern Leyte following the enhanced monsoon due to Typhoon Inday. The analysis used Sentinel-1 Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite imagery captured on 10 July 2026 at 05:31 AM PhST and 11 July 2026 at 05:22 AM PhST. The flooded areas were detected with the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI) using a composite of three Sentinel-1 SAR images.

Newsletter: Golden Melody Award-winning artist Shi Shi (孫盛希) releases new EP The Taste Of… after two-year break

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EP Cover by Rock Records

After a two-year hiatus, Golden Melody Award-winning artist Shi Shi (孫盛希) is finally back with her new EP The Taste Of…, a project that represents the accumulation of her experiences during her break.

“During this period, I experienced a wide range of emotions, from the sweet ones to the bitter ones, and even some moments that were sour or spicy! It is hard to describe the feelings we feel every day using merely our words, but sometimes they can be expressed and digested in a song.”

Newsletter: Bescost Printing expands display solutions with launch of its 2026 Display Systems catalog

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Bescost Printing has launched its 2026 Display Systems catalog, expanding its portfolio of display solutions for businesses preparing for trade shows, retail rollouts, corporate events, and commercial branding projects.

Newsletter: Passing Down the Future with Philips Smart Safebox

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Today, as Filipino families embrace modern living while staying grounded in tradition, they are also reshaping what “inheritance” truly means. It is no longer only about passing down jewelry, photographs, or handwritten letters. It is also about safeguarding life’s defining milestones – buying a first home, building a business, raising children, and preparing a secure future for the next generation.

Newsletter: Out of the Lab, Into the World: An Atenean’s Mission to Make Research Matter

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Danika Geronimo, Ateneo Research Communications

Science doesn’t change the world by staying inside a laboratory.

For generations, scientists have been taught how to conduct research; far fewer have been taught how to tell the world why it matters.

For Dr. David Peralta, Editor-in-Chief at Wiley-VCH GmbH, one of the world’s leading publishers, helping researchers bridge that gap has become both his driving purpose and advocacy.

Newsletter: Filing While Surviving: Taxumo’s 2026 Report Shows the Financial Reality of Filipino Taxpayers

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Before sunrise in Marikina, Bianca, a 33-year-old virtual assistant, is already awake, working for multiple clients abroad.

Newsletter: Indonesia's Ministry of Home Affairs Holds Topical Discussion Forum, Strengthening Local Government's Role in Free Health Check Program Follow-Up

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The Center for Strategy Policy on Regional, Population, and Public Services under the Internal Policy Strategy Agency (BSKDN) of the Ministry of Home Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia successfully held a Topical Discussion Forum (FDA) at the Horison Hotel, Menteng, Central Jakarta. This strategic discussion raised the theme "Strengthening the Role of Local Governments in the Follow-up of Free Health Checks", a concrete step to ensure that the results of Indonesia's national mass health screening can be fully and sustainably addressed at the regional level.

Newsletter: IntouchCX Expands Philippine Operations with GH Tower Campus: Creating 4,000 new jobs by Q1 2027

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IntouchCX, a global leader in customer experience (CX) management, AI services, trust and safety, and back office operations, today announced the opening of its newest operational campus at the GH Tower in Greenhills, San Juan City, strengthening its presence in the Philippines as it celebrates 10 years of operations in the country.

Newsletter: Ateneo aquaculture scientist Dr. Janice Ragaza appointed to leading animal science journals

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Danika Geronimo, Ateneo Research Communications

Ateneo de Manila University Department of Biology Associate Professor Dr. Janice A. Ragaza has recently been appointed to leadership roles in two internationally-prestigious scientific journals: she now serves as Associate Editor of Animal Feed Science and Technology, and is also among just a handful of scholars from the Philippines and Southeast Asia on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Applied Aquaculture.

Newsletter: UPD Bio Students Explore Plant Morpho-anatomy Through Art

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By: Eunice Jean C. Patron

Plant Morpho-ARTnatomy mini exhibition. (Photo credit: Eunice Jean C. Patron)

In May 2026, the Institute of Biology (IB) of the University of the Philippines Diliman – College of Science (UPD-CS) hosted the “Plant Morpho-ARTnatomy” mini exhibition, showcasing works by its Biology 101 students.

Newsletter: NowServing Launches Care Gift Card for Mental Health Consultations

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NowServing, one of the leading healthcare platforms in the country, has launched the Care Gift Card, a virtual gift card that lets someone pay for a loved one's mental health consultation while leaving every decision about the care itself in the recipient's hands. The card went live in the NowServing app this June.

Newsletter: PLDT and Smart recognized at LinkedIn Talent Awards for employer brand and AI learning

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PLDT and Smart are recognized at the LinkedIn Talent Awards

PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) received honors at the LinkedIn Talent Awards Philippines, reflecting their sustained efforts to foster a workplace that values learning, skills development, and long term career growth.