Newsletter: "THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL" HEADS TO SEA FOR THE FIRST TIME ON ROYAL CARIBBEAN'S HERO OF THE SEAS

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Royal Caribbean is introducing "The SpongeBob Musical,*" the first-ever at-sea production inspired by the Tony award-winning Broadway show on Hero of the Seas when the fourth Icon Class vacation sets sail from Miami in August 2027. As part of the bold entertainment lineup on the newest family vacation, the adventure-packed show will bring the vibrant world of Bikini Bottom to life in the Royal Theater. "The SpongeBob Musical" joins Royal Caribbean's award-winning entertainment portfolio, which continues to push the boundaries for experiences across stage, air, water and ice for vacationers of all ages.

Newsletter: Toshiba Information Equipment (Philippines) Celebrates 30th Anniversary and First Shipment from Expanded Nearline HDD Production Line

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Toshiba Information Equipment (Philippines), Inc. ("TIP"), a hard disk drive manufacturing company of Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation, today marked its 30th anniversary with a commemorative ceremony attended by approximately 250 guests, including representatives of the Philippine government, suppliers, business partners, and local community stakeholders in Manila.

Newsletter: Event Space in BGC Now Open for Corporate Events, Private Conferences, and Year-End Gatherings

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YSPACES, the premium coworking and private office brand of YSPACES Philippines Inc., announced that its event space in BGC is now open for bookings. Located on the 21st floor of Park Triangle Corporate Plaza in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, the venue seats up to 40 to 50 guests and is ready to host corporate events, private conferences, and year-end gatherings, with catering and food packages available as add-ons.

Newsletter: RAMONA breaks the cycle with empowering new single “Manloloko”

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After delivering infectious pop-punk anthems via her previously released singles “Laguna” and “GAGA,” RAMONA returns with “Manloloko,” an unapologetic kiss-off that captures the messy, downward spiral of what used to be a picture-perfect relationship and the importance of self-worth.

Newsletter: Nadine Lustre turns a decade of life lessons in “10YRS”

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Nadine Lustre has released her new song “10YRS,” an introspective ballad that looks back on a decade of growth, heartbreak, mistakes, self-discovery, and transformation.

Newsletter: Indian Yoga School PH Brings Traditional Yoga and Sustainable Living Together in Bohol

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Set within a working permaculture farm, the Bohol programs invite participants to explore yoga beyond asana through traditional practice, yogic philosophy, intentional living, nourishing food, and a closer relationship with nature.

Newsletter: JASMINE YEN UNLEASHES THE SHADOW WITH NEW SINGLE "SWEAT"

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Jasmine Yen is stepping into the spotlight—and the shadows—with her stunning new single, "SWEAT," available now on all major streaming platforms. A dark pop tour de force, the track ushers in a bold new era for the artist, fusing theatrical grandeur, fashion-forward attitude, and visceral, unbridled emotion into a sound that is as captivating as it is unsettling.

Newsletter: Barbie Almalbis, Kitchie Nadal to Bring Generations of Pinoy Rock Together at ‘CROSSFADE’

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Pinoy rock queens Barbie Almalbis and Kitchie Nadal join forces for CROSSFADE, an intimate, two-billed show on October 11, 2026 (Sunday), at Matchpoint Sports Bar and Events in Mandaluyong City.

Newsletter: Ademco Security Group Launches UltraSenSync as Vision AI Redesigns Security and Facilities Work

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Security and facilities work is running into a labour wall. The jobs built around watching screens and walking the same route are the ones younger workers will not take. At the same time, boards are asking those businesses for immediate efficiency gain from technology.

Newsletter: All-Filipino crew complete simulated analog mission in Batangas, President Marcos meets Filipino analog astronauts and PhilSA

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[L-R, standing] Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) Interdisciplinary Space Missions Development Division (ISMDD) Chief Ernest Macalalad, Ph.D.; PhilSA Acting Director General Gay Jane P. Perez, Ph.D.; ANAHAW Mission Commander Suguru Vaughn Hernandez; Flight Engineer Nathaniel Macato; Communications Officer Jeremaine Ko; Health and Nutrition Specialist Mary Audrey Amorao; Mission Scientist Bianca Angeline Alcantara and Yzhae Marrione Villaruel; and Philippine analog astronauts Kristine Jane Atienza and Dr. Mark Angelo Purio of the Community of Human Analog Space Missions (CHASM); [L-R, kneeling] Science Technical Officer Catherine Raisa Mandigma and Angelo Manigo; Flight Director Leemar Bonite; Capsule Communicator Cindy Lou Macahilos; and Science Technical Officer Erica Mae Santos.

An all-Filipino crew successfully completed the first Analog Habitat Waypoint (ANAHAW) mission of the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) on 26 September 2026. It was conducted in partnership with the Batangas State University (BatStateU) – The National Engineering University and served as a benchmarking study for university-based analog missions. 

Newsletter: CRUNCHYROLL EXPANDS ITS ONE PIECE CATALOG ACROSS SOUTHEAST ASIA

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Crunchyroll is bringing the complete ONE PIECE catalogue to fans across Southeast Asia, with the 746-episode series rolling out in two batches. The first batch, featuring Episodes 1–325, is now available, with Episodes 326–746 set to arrive on October 25, with English subtitles and dubs available across Southeast Asian territories. The series follows Monkey D.  Luffy and the Straw Hat Crew on their journey across the Grand Line, featuring iconic adventures, memorable characters, and unforgettable story arcs. 

Newsletter: Island Resort Club Launches 'Best of Seoul' Tour Series via Korean Air

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Island Resort Club Tour Services, Inc. (IRC), a licensed Philippine travel agency established in 2002 and an officially designated partner of the Korean Embassy in the Philippines, has opened bookings for its ‘Best of Seoul’ tour package series on its digital platform, Join Enjoy (joinenjoy.com.ph).

Newsletter: Lil Nas X returns with deeply personal new single “World’s Greatest”

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Multi-platinum, chart-topping, award-winning artist Lil Nas X has returned with his first single in a year and a half, the triumphant and deeply personal “World’s Greatest,” out via Columbia Records.

Newsletter: Ateneo is Philippines’ top university for fifth straight year in THE world rankings

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Ateneo de Manila University remains the Philippines’ highest-ranked university for the fifth consecutive year in the recently released 2027 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, placing in the 1001–1200 bracket among 2,297 institutions across 118 countries and territories.

Newsletter: UPD-CS, Basilan Launch Training Program to Strengthen Math and Science Education

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By: Eunice Jean C. Patron

RISE-BASILAN focuses on enhancing teachers’ mastery of key areas in Earth Science, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology through workshops led by UPD-CS faculty. (Photo credit: Dr. Jillian Aira Gabo-Ratio)

Students in geographically remote and economically disadvantaged provinces in the Philippines often face barriers to performing well in college entrance exams, particularly in science. Many enter senior high school with gaps in foundational knowledge, partly due to limited access to sustained, content-focused professional development for teachers. When teachers struggle with core scientific concepts, it can be challenging to strengthen students’ understanding and problem-solving skills.