Newsletter: Cebuana Lhuillier Celebrates Excellence and Outstanding Performance at the 2026 Brillo Awards

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For years, the Brillo Awards have stood as Cebuana Lhuillier’s highest distinction, honoring the loyalty, achievements, and contributions of Ka Cebuanas who have helped shape the organization. This year, under the theme “Spotlight is Yours,” the tradition takes on a renewed focus, putting the people behind the company’s success center stage and recognizing the journeys, accomplishments, and contributions that continue to move Cebuana Lhuillier forward.

Newsletter: PLDT Enterprise 'SME Day' equips Iloilo businesses for digital future

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Over a hundred delegates from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Iloilo City gathered for SME Day Iloilo, organized by PLDT's B2B arm PLDT Enterprise to boost business resilience for SMEs through knowledge-sharing and technology.

Newsletter: Unsigned Only Music Awards Announces 2026 Winners: Brazilian Artist Artur Menezes Named Artist of the Year

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The Unsigned Only Music Awards is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 competition, recognizing an extraordinary group of independent artists from around the world whose music stood out among thousands of entries.

Newsletter: UP MSI and Partners Gather Government, Academe, Maritime Law Experts to Advance Science Diplomacy in Sulu-Sulawesi-Timor Region

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By: Sofia Guanzon, Microbial Oceanography Laboratory, UP MSI 

On Friday, August 14, maritime law experts, government officials, development cooperation workers, marine science practitioners, and members of the academe gathered for a roundtable discussion organized by the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UP MSI) and hosted by the Institute on Maritime Law of the Sea of the UP College of Law (UP IMLOS). The discussion, held at Bocobo Hall, UP Diliman College of Law, focused on Science Diplomacy for Marine Scientific Cooperation: Addressing Shared Environmental Challenges in the Sulu-Sulawesi-Timor (SST) Subregion.

Newsletter: Most "salary advance" apps in the Philippines aren't earned wage access. GetPaid's new guide shows HR teams how to tell the difference — before it costs them.

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Ask five HR managers what "salary advance" means and you'll get five different answers — and at least two of them will be describing a loan, not a benefit. GetPaid, the Philippines' standalone earned wage access (EWA) platform, just published the guide built to fix that: Earned Wage Access in the Philippines: The Complete Guide.

Newsletter: BEYONCÉ MARKS HER BIRTHDAY WITH THE RELEASE OF A REMASTERED DELUXE "B'DAY" ALBUM

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September 4 marked Beyoncé’s birthday and the release of a voluminous remastered B’DAY, her coming-of-age second album. When it was released on September 4, 2006, music fans around the world were introduced to a 25-year-old woman with a bold, new voice. Not just a powerful singing voice, but an artist determined to take over her career as a singer, songwriter, producer, and visual artist. She recorded the album in a two-week session, fully cemented at the helm, and knowing exactly what she wanted to create. She was pushing herself, revealing layers to her innovative approach to recording, writing, and producing. That fierce and urgent approach was extended to all her collaborators, with each one digging a little deeper to define the sound of her deeply personal album.

Newsletter: Agoda Named Official Travel Partner of Eurovision's Inaugural Asian Edition

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Digital travel platform Agoda has been announced as the Official Travel Partner of Eurovision Song Contest Asia, as the iconic song contest makes its debut in Asia. The inaugural Asian edition, organized by global entertainment production company Voxovation, will see local artists from markets across the region compete in their respective National Finals or be selected as national representatives, before joining the Grand Final in Bangkok, Thailand on 14 November 2026.

Newsletter: Comics matter: Empowering parents to fight school bullying

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PHOTO: Hechanova et al., 2026

The Philippines has one of the highest rates of school bullying in the world: one in every three students is bullied at least once a week, according to the international Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Ateneo de Manila University researchers are now looking at ways to empower Filipino parents to help address and prevent bullying to complement school efforts. 

Newsletter: The Itchyworms to embark on a four-city tour in New Zealand this September

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Filipino pop-rock band The Itchyworms are set to headline Akin Ka Na Lang New Zealand Tour this September 2026. The band will perform in four key cities across the country: Auckland, Wellington, Queenstown, and Christchurch.

Newsletter: When Music Becomes an Act of Freedom: Shuja Rabbani Challenges the Silence

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For Shuja Rabbani, music has never been only about sound. His return with 'Bedroom' after a five-year hiatus is also a statement about something more fundamental: the right to define your own identity.

Newsletter: Seven Ultra-Rare Miki Matsubara Tracks Make Their Digital Debut for the First Time

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More than four decades after Miki Matsubara first captivated Japan with her extraordinary voice, seven ultra-rare recordings from the City Pop icon’s catalogue are finally available digitally for the first time.

Newsletter: 6cyclemind celebrates 25 years of staying power and OPM legacy with a massive anniversary show

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After building a legacy of generation-defining anthems and a lasting connection with the Filipino audience, 6cyclemind will celebrate 25 years of making music with a special concert at Eton Centris in Quezon City on September 12, 2026.

Newsletter: 2026 High-Performing Local Government Appreciation Batch II Regional Java–Bali: Indonesia Ministry of Home Affairs Grants Performance Incentives and Promotes Inter-Regional Solidarity

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The Ministry of Home Affairs, through the Agency for Home Affairs Policy Strategy (BSKDN) in collaboration with Tempo Media Group, successfully organized the award ceremony for the 2026 High-Performing Local Government Appreciation Batch II Regional Java and Bali. The peak awarding event took place on Friday evening, August 28, 2026, at the Nusa Dua Convention Center (BNDCC), Badung Regency, Bali Province, honoring local governments for their performance achievements in governance and public services that directly impact the community.

Newsletter: HREX 2026 - The Philippines' First-Ever Premier HR Solutions Expo to Debut at SMX Convention Center This September

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The Philippines is set to mark a significant milestone in its corporate history with the launch of HREX 2026, the nation’s first-ever dedicated expo for human resources solutions. Taking place on September 22–23, 2026, at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, Metro Manila, the landmark event will convene top local and international AI and workforce solution providers under one roof to showcase the next generation of talent management technology.

Newsletter: NEW KAGURABACHI CHARACTER TRAILERS SPOTLIGHT HINAO AND CHAR

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New character trailers and visuals have been revealed for Hinao and Char Kyonagi from the highly anticipated anime adaptation of Kagurabachi, offering fans a closer look at two key characters ahead of the series’ premiere. Miku Ito will voice Hinao, while Miyari Nemoto will voice Char Kyonagi.