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13 October 2026

Newsletter: Muntinlupa teachers put AI to work for more accessible and inclusive classrooms

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Teachers in Muntinlupa are exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) can help make everyday learning more accessible to students with disabilities, from communicating with a nonverbal learner to providing real-time captions and creating visual materials for young children.

Newsletter: Money Guro Expands Financial Empowerment with Financing Support for Filipino Entrepreneurs

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Money Guro, Cebuana Lhuillier’s financial education initiative led by President and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier, has long helped Filipinos make sound financial decisions. Now, the platform is taking its mission a step further by helping Filipinos turn what they learn about money into action with the launch of Money Guro Loans.

Newsletter: Clockenflap Announces Thrilling First Wave Lineup, Including HAYLEY WILLIAMS, KESHI, SLOWDIVE, MALCOLM TODD, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE and Many More!

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Clockenflap, Asia’s premier international outdoor music and arts festival, has revealed the first wave of artists for this year’s edition, which takes place at Central Harbourfront Event Space from Friday 4 to Sunday 6 December, 2026.

12 October 2026

Newsletter: Ebe Dancel, Urbandub, and The Itchyworms rally behind Echo Singson in fundraising gig

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The Filipino music community is coming together for “Alingawngaw Para Kay Echo,” a fundraising gig for Echo Singson, a longtime fixture in the local music scene who is recovering from a stroke.

Newsletter: Cebuana Lhuillier-Backed Blu Girls Finish Fourth After Valiant Asian Games Campaign

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The Cebuana Lhuillier-backed RP Blu Girls capped a hard-fought campaign at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, finishing fourth overall after falling to Chinese Taipei, 12-2, in the battle for  bronze on October 3 at the Anjo Softball Ground. While the Filipinas narrowly missed a place on the podium, their run saw them battle through early setbacks, string together crucial victories and fight their way into medal contention.

Newsletter: Ylona Garcia reclaims her story through “ylona, so far. (live)”

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A decade after first stepping into the spotlight, Ylona Garcia looks back on the music, memories, and experiences that defined her career with ylona, so far. (live), a nine-track live album arrived October 5, 2026 via Sony Music Entertainment.

11 October 2026

Newsletter: BRAND CON 2026 Names BNI Taguig Region Co-Presenter, Expands Brand-Building Advocacy to Over 600 Businesses

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Sealing the Co-Presenter partnership between BRAND CON 2026 and BNI Taguig Region are seated (from left) Bingo Soriano, BRAND CON Founder; Judee Quiazon, Executive Director of BNI Taguig Region; and Cris Mananquil, Chief Executive Producer of Backstage Manila, together with the presidents and leadership teams of the BNI Taguig region.

BRAND CON 2026 has officially welcomed BNI Taguig Region as a Co-Presenter of this year's five-day brand-building congress, strengthening its mission to empower Filipino entrepreneurs and SMEs through greater access to brand-building education, mentorship, and professional networks.

Newsletter: Prince Donatus of Hohenzollern Discusses the English Chamber Orchestra's Future Ahead of Royal Gala

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The English Chamber Orchestra has a new trustee. Dr. phil. Donatus, Prince of Hohenzollern, is a prominent figure in British musical life. We ask what plans he has for this flagship of British culture. Anne Robertson of Citrus Tree Productions Limited, London, leads the interview.

Newsletter: Sam Benwick to release 15-track debut album, HIGHS and lows

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After captivating listeners worldwide with her intimate, delicate covers of global pop hits, Filipino-British singer-songwriter Sam Benwick takes a major leap with the upcoming release of her debut album, HIGHS and lows, a 15-track collection of original songs offering an unguarded look into the experiences and discoveries of a young woman finding her way through life.

10 October 2026

Newsletter: “DRAGON BALL SUPER: BEERUS” TO STREAM ON CRUNCHYROLL STARTING OCTOBER 11

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Toei Animation and Crunchyroll announced that beginning October 11th, the highly anticipated series Dragon Ball Super: Beerus will stream on Crunchyroll, the premier global destination for anime, offering fans an enhanced edition of the beloved Dragon Ball Super storyline.  

Newsletter: Caught between adolescence and parenthood: Pinoy teen parents tell their stories through photographs

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Danika Geronimo, Ateneo Research Communications

“I’m a student, a worker, and a mother. Sometimes, I feel like I have three bodies.”

For this senior high school student, motherhood meant learning to carry several parts of herself all at once. Her days meant moving between school, work, and caring for her child—growing into adulthood, even while already being responsible for someone else.

Newsletter: Sky Elements Sets GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS for Most Drones Flown in One Week and Flies the Largest Drone Show in America

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Sky Elements, the leading drone show company in the United States, set two GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS titles during seven large-scale drone shows over three consecutive nights in Blue Ridge, Texas. Together with Damoda America, the company launched 71,207 drones in one week, the most ever recorded, including an 11,000-drone performance, the largest drone show ever flown in America.

09 October 2026

Newsletter: Ambassador Lhuillier leads consultations ahead of Philippines-Spain 80th Anniversary

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Strengthening coordination among Philippine representatives, the Philippine Embassy in Madrid, led by Ambassador for Spain and Andorra H.E. Philippe J. Lhuillier, convened its Annual Consultations with Philippine Consular Officers, bringing together seven Honorary Consular Officers, Attached Agencies, and the Philippine Consulate General in Barcelona.

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.