Newsletter: 6200 Book fest concludes inaugural three-day celebration

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The inaugural 6200 BookFest concluded its three-day run last July 19, bringing together publishers, authors, booksellers, readers, and creatives in Dumaguete City. 

Newsletter: FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS ANNOUNCES SIGNING OF FAIRMONT NISEKO

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World-renowned luxury hospitality brand, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, part of the leading hospitality group Accor, in partnership with J -Will Partners Co., Ltd. announced the development of Fairmont Niseko, Japan, a new 165-key Fairmont property slated to open in early 2028. Nestled within nine acres of lush forest land between Mount Yotei and Mount Annupuri, the resort, imagined by architect Daiken Sekkei, Inc with Steve Leung Design Group Limited as main interior designer, will offer unobstructed panoramic views of Mount Yotei, Niseko’s signature natural landmark. Its unrivalled location will provide guests with unparalleled access to world-class outdoor experiences, including skiing, golf, with multiple dining options in both nearby Niseko Village and Hirafu.

Newsletter: Emirates brings Travel Rehearsal programme to Clark for neurodiverse children

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Emirates, the world's first Autism-Certified Airline, has expanded its Travel Rehearsal programme to Clark International Airport, giving neurodiverse children and their families the opportunity to become familiar with every stage of the airport journey.

Newsletter: Jax Reyes Won’t Stop Speaking Out Against Gambling — Even When It Costs Him a Sponsorship

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Finance content creator Jax Reyes has spent the past year building one of the most consistent public campaigns against online gambling in the Philippine content space — turning down paid partnerships, citing government data on how far the problem has spread, and steadily pointing his followers toward legitimate ways to grow their money instead.

Newsletter: GRAMMY-NOMINATED SINGER-SONGWRITER LUKAS GRAHAM SHARES SOULFUL, ROOTS-DRIVEN NEW SONG “GOOD TIMES”

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Globally acclaimed singer-songwriter Lukas Graham has released “Good Times,” the spirited, roots-charged title track and opening song from his forthcoming 13-track album Good Times, out August 14 via Virgin Music Group. Bright, communal and rooted in the Celtic and folk traditions that shaped his upbringing, the song sets the tone for an album that brings Lukas back to the storytelling tradition and Irish musical heritage at the heart of his earliest relationship with music. “Good Times” arrives alongside an official music video that weaves together archival footage from before and during Lukas's rise, captured by the photographers and videographers who documented his journey, celebrating the friends, family, and moments that shaped him. Listen to “Good Times” HERE. Watch the video HERE. Pre-order/Pre-save the album HERE.  

Newsletter: Universal Music Group N.V. Reports Weekly Transactions under and Completion of its €500 Million Share Buyback Program

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Universal Music Group N.V. (EURONEXT: UMG) ("UMG" or "the Company") announced that in the period from July 20, 2026 up to and including July 24, 2026, a total of 634,455 of its own shares were repurchased by the Company at an average price per share of €18.14 for a total consideration of €11,510,143. These repurchases have been made as part of the Company's €500 million share buyback program as announced on March 30, 2026. Up to and including July 24, 2026, a total of 26,707,529 shares were repurchased under the share buyback program for a total consideration of €499,186,910. The Company has now completed the share buyback program.

Newsletter: One App, Every Money Move: Inside the KasKasan Buddies App’s All-in-One Toolkit

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KasKasan Buddies (KKB), the Philippines' #1 personal finance community with over 2 million members across platforms, is spotlighting its free mobile app as a single home base for the tools Filipinos already juggle to manage a credit card life — comparing cards, catching bank promos, tracking bills, splitting expenses with friends, and building real financial literacy. Most tools on the market do one job at a time. A bill-splitting app only splits bills. A budgeting app only tracks spending. A coupon site only lists promos. A comparison site only ranks cards. The KasKasan Buddies app was built specifically around Philippine banks and Filipino spending habits, bringing all of it into one connected home screen — instead of four different apps.

Newsletter: Smart, Sam YG empower customers on scams and digital habits

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As digital threats grow alongside rapid technological advancement, Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is strengthening its push to equip Filipinos with the knowledge and tools to stay safe online.

Newsletter: Federation of African Canadian Economics arrives in Toronto for Melamoon 2026, bringing Canada's largest Black-focused no-equity pitch tour to its final city qualifier

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The Federation of African Canadian Economics (FACE), will bring Melamoon 2026 to Toronto on Aug. 14, 2026, marking the fifth and final qualifying stop of Canada's largest Black-focused no-equity pitch competition.

Newsletter: KasKasan Buddies Declares: “There Is No Such Thing as Responsible Gambling”

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KasKasan Buddies (KKB), the Philippines' #1 personal finance community with over 2 million members across platforms, has taken a firm public stand against the “responsible gambling” language increasingly used by online betting and casino apps, warning that no such label can make a habit built on risking money Filipinos cannot afford to lose any safer.

Newsletter: Miki Matsubara’s City Pop Classic "Mayonaka no Door~stay with me" Surpasses 500 Million Streams on Spotify

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Since her debut in 1979, Miki Matsubara has left a vivid impression on the Japanese pop music scene and has become the driving force behind the recent global City Pop boom. Now, her debut single, "Mayonaka no Door~stay with me," has officially surpassed 500 million cumulative streams on Spotify, making it the 10th Japanese song in history to achieve this milestone. Notably, this is the first-ever feat for a Japanese song released in the 1900s.

Newsletter: GBonds enables Filipinos to access bond investments with yields up to 7%

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As inflation continues to impact household budgets and market volatility persists, more Filipinos are seeking investment options that can help preserve and grow their hard-earned money. Government bonds, long considered among the safest investment instruments available with zero default risk, are drawing more attention with yields in the secondary market reaching as high as 7%.

Newsletter: Kevin Tan Brings Years of Beef Sourcing Expertise to Gyukatsu まつ村's Manila Debut

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Before becoming a restaurateur, Kevin Tan built his career sourcing premium beef for the Philippine market. That expertise became the foundation of Gyukatsu まつ村 Boracay, the Japanese restaurant now expanding to Bonifacio Global City with the opening of Gyukatsu まつ村 BGC.

Newsletter: Building Better Healthcare: How a UP Alumnus Built a Health Tech Company

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By: Eunice Jean C. Patron

CP Health Innovations Inc. is a Philippine health tech company focused on solving real operational challenges in healthcare. (Photo credit: CP Health Innovations Inc.)

Laboratories are not the only playgrounds for scientists—they can also turn their experiences into innovations that directly impact the communities they serve. Drawing from her work in a public hospital, Mikee Chua saw firsthand the operational gaps faced by care teams. 

Newsletter: Smart Manufacturing's Electronics Evolution: Philippines PMAX and EMAX 2026 Set to Drive Industry 4.0 Transformation in Manila

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As the Philippine industrial ecosystem undergoes a rapid technological transformation, two of the nation’s premier industrial trade exhibitions are joining forces to accelerate the region's manufacturing capabilities. The 2nd Edition of the Philippines Manufacturing Automation Expo (PMAX) 2026 and the Philippines Electronics Manufacturing Expo (EMAX) 2026 will co-locate from September 23 to 25, 2026, at Function Room 5 of the SMX Convention Center Manila, Pasay City.