Newsletter: James Arthur shares a message of inclusivity and self-worth with the new single ‘Waste My Tears’

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It has been a phenomenal year of touring for James Arthur- having completed his first sold-out European arena headline tour, a sold-out UK and Ireland arena headline tour which included playing to 40,000 fans over two nights at The O2 London, followed by select major international festival dates. Several shows featured a special surprise - a brand-new song that has had thousands of fans swamping his socials, excitedly asking when it will be released. That moment is now here as James unveils the eagerly anticipated new single ‘Waste My Tears’. Listen HERE.

Newsletter: Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn: “Indonesia is one of Duolingo’s five fastest-growing markets ”

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Indonesia is one of Duolingo’s five fastest-growing markets globally by year-over-year growth in daily active users, underscoring the country’s growing appetite for language learning. In a conversation with Indonesian creator Raditya Dika at Duolingo’s New York City office, CEO and co-founder Luis von Ahn highlighted Indonesian learners’ strong motivation and his interest in helping more people in the country learn languages.

Newsletter: Philippines' 2026 MICHELIN Key Selection Expands to 9 Hotels, Highlighting the Country's Growing Hospitality Excellence

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The MICHELIN Guide unveils its 2026 MICHELIN Key hotel selection (The 2025 MICHELIN Key Hotels: A Guide to the Global Selection), recognizing the most outstanding hotel experiences around the world. Following months of anonymous inspections and evaluations, the global selection now features 2,832 MICHELIN Key hotels across 79 countries, including 155 Three MICHELIN Keys, 657 Two MICHELIN Keys, and 2,020 One MICHELIN Keys. The 2026 selection also welcomes 470 newly awarded Key hotels and more than 80 promotions worldwide.

Newsletter: The Kid LAROI releases new single "GET EVEN" with GIVĒON

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Hot on the heels of releasing his new single “SLEEP,” The Kid LAROI is back to share new single “GET EVEN” featuring GIVĒON. The first collaboration between LAROI and GIVĒON arrives with an Ayodeji-directed music video – the second visual collaboration between the fast-rising director and LAROI in a matter of weeks following the release of “SLEEP” at the end of August. Like “SLEEP,” the conception of “GET EVEN” dates back to an album that The Kid LAROI created prior to BEFORE I FORGET that was ultimately scrapped, though both “SLEEP” and “GET EVEN” were both identified as songs that did need to see the light of day upon LAROI revisiting them.

Newsletter: PhilSA advances Filipino rocket expertise through hands on training in South Korea

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PhilSA engineers assembling the liquid-fueled sounding rocket in preparation for the test launch in 2027

The Philippines will launch a liquid fueled rocket in 2027, boosting Filipino expertise in rocket development and advancing the country’s launch capabilities as announced by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. during his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA).

Newsletter: Filipina Physician-Scientist Named National Finalist for 2026 ASEAN–U.S. Science Prize for Women

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Dr. Venus Oliva Cloma-Rosales, Founder of 101 Health Research, has been named the Philippine National Finalist in the Mid-Career category of the 2026 UL Research Institutes ASEAN–U.S. Science Prize for Women. Her work uses artificial intelligence and health data science to support inclusive, resilient healthcare and evidence-based decision-making in the Philippines and Southeast Asia.

Newsletter: Globe marks 917 GDay 2026 with over 800 volunteers giving back to communities

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Globe marked GDay 2026 by bringing its people together through shared experiences, appreciation and giving back. Through 917 Globe of Good, more than 800 employee volunteers shared their time and skills with communities, while employees pledged over ₱2 million to support the initiative.

Newsletter: When Music Reads Emotion: THEi Launches Centre for Music Therapy Research to Deepen Guangdong-Hong Kong Integration and Leverage AI to Fill the Healthcare Talent Gap

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The fast pace of modern life and an aging population drive demand for mental health and non-pharmacological holistic wellness. In alignment with the health development priorities of the national 15th Five-Year Plan and the Healthy China Initiative, the Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi) held the launch ceremony for its Centre for Music Therapy Research (CMTR) at the Sky Concert Hall in Shenzhen on 16 September. The launch aims to address the demand for innovative healthcare talent while fostering Guangdong-Hong Kong integration.

Newsletter: Ateneo researchers ask: Can AI help bridge the public health gap?

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An AI-assisted chest x-ray highlighting areas for further review. Ateneo medical experts are looking into whether new imaging technologies could offer a cost-effective approach to TB screening for patients. The findings have significant implications on broader public healthcare delivery, particularly with regard to the accessibility and cost-efficiency of similar AI-assisted healthcare solutions.

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In the Philippines, public healthcare remains inaccessible to many due to a variety of factors, including the high cost and limited availability of medical experts.

Newsletter: RIOT GAMES’ VIRTUAL GROUP HEARTSTEEL RETURNS

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Riot Games has announced the return of League of Legends’ virtual group HEARTSTEEL with their new single “Live My Life” (Riot Games/Virgin Music Group), out now. The track marks the group's first release since their 2023 breakout debut single, “PARANOIA,” which has amassed over 200M streams across all platforms.  

Newsletter: Your friendly 7 Evelyn sari-sari store as invisible community pharmacy

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Danika Geronimo, Ateneo Research Communications

Medicine should never feel out of reach. Yet for many Filipinos, a trip to the pharmacy can mean literally crossing mountains and streams for a handful of tablets. So sometimes, they go to the sari-sari store near them. And sometimes still, they can only afford one or two tablets.

Newsletter: The Swansons Secure 4 Josie Music Awards Nominations, Reveal New Single

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Award-winning independent music duo The Swansons mark a significant season with the release of their powerful new single, "Hey God, It's Me Again," and four nominations for the upcoming Josie Music Awards. The husband-and-wife duo attended the ceremony at the legendary Grand Ole Opry on Sunday, September 20, in Nashville.

Newsletter: PROJECT HEALTHY MINDS SETS THE STAGE FOR ITS FOURTH ANNUAL WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY GALA ON OCTOBER 8TH AND FIFTH ANNUAL WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY FESTIVAL ON OCTOBER 10TH; SIGNATURE EVENTS TO BE HELD AT NEW YORK'S SPRING STUDIOS

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Project Healthy Minds, the leading mental health tech nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to mental health services across the United States, today announced new details for its two highly anticipated annual events: its fourth annual World Mental Health Day Gala on Thursday, October 8th; and its fifth annual World Mental Health Day Festival, taking place Saturday, October 10. Both events will be held at New York City's Spring Studios.

Newsletter: Trans-Asiatic Trading Expands Distribution of Gerflor Streamo Marine Vinyl Flooring to Key Philippine Shipyards

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Trans-Asiatic Trading is extending the reach of its Wheelmark-approved Gerflor Streamo marine vinyl flooring range into the Philippine shipbuilding sector, strengthening its position as a trusted regional supplier of IMO-compliant interior systems. The move brings Streamo's Karavel, Mariner, and Steamer product lines directly to Philippine shipyards constructing and refitting passenger and offshore vessels, giving local builders faster, more direct access to certified flooring backed by Trans-Asiatic's decades of marine and industrial equipment sourcing experience.

Newsletter: Notes.fm Raises $5 Million to Unify Royalties, Publishing, and Distribution for Independent Artists

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Notes.fm, the music royalty collection platform helping musicians and music companies identify and collect 100% of their royalties, announces it has raised $5 million from leading artists, managers, executives and strategic partners across the music industry. Notes is the latest venture from Stem co-founder Tim Luckow, on a mission to support independent artists with the best-in-class technology for distribution and publishing under one roof so they can have full control over their earnings and stop missing out on money that is rightfully theirs.