Newsletter: Trippie Budd Pushes Filipino Urban Pop Forward with “cheekybang,” featuring SAJKA and Zae

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Following the breakout success of “baby lika,” Filipino rapper-producer Trippie Budd returns with “cheekybang,” an upbeat collaboration with Jamaican-Filipino fusion artist SAJKA and rising Filipino rapper Zae.

Newsletter: CHVRCHES NEW SINGLE ‘OVERTHINKER’ OUT NOW

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CHVRCHES release ‘Overthinker,’ the second single to be lifted from their eagerly anticipated new album All The King’s Men. The forthcoming album’s standout ballad, ‘Overthinker’ is BBC Radio 1’s Hottest Record and arrives the night after a special intimate charity show for 100 lucky fans at Assumption Studios in Glasgow, the converted church where the album was recorded.

Newsletter: GASA, Gogolook and Meta Bring Global Anti-Scam Summit Asia to Bangkok for the First Time

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The Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA), Gogolook, the developer of Whoscall, and Meta will bring the Global Anti-Scam Summit Asia to Bangkok for the first time on November 10–11, 2026. Held at Pullman Bangkok King Power, the two-day Summit will bring together government officials, law enforcement agencies, financial institutions, telecommunications providers, technology companies, researchers and civil society organisations to strengthen the region’s collective response to scams.

Newsletter: Jay R teams up with international hitmaker Lil’ Eddie for “Bakit Pa Ba” Taglish Version

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Filipino R&B star Jay R reimagines one of his iconic recordings with “Bakit Pa Ba” (Empty) Taglish Version, featuring multi-awarded Filipino-Puerto Rican singer-songwriter and producer Lil’ Eddie.

Newsletter: From SUMMER SONIC to the World: SB19 and Kento Nakajima release “GENTO” collaboration

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A miracle collaboration born at SUMMER SONIC is finally here.

“SB19 has released “GENTO feat. Kento Nakajima,” their long-awaited collaboration with the Japanese singer-actor, out on Friday, October 30, 2026.

Newsletter: 3rd Space Studios has officially opened in Pioneer, Mandaluyong City, offering an Intimate Setting for Creative Collaborations, Corporate Events, Private Bookings, and Co-Creating Sessions

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3rd Space Studios today opened its doors, introducing a thoughtfully designed, multi-purpose studio where intimate groups can learn, create and connect. Located at Unit LG07, Pioneer Highlands, Tower 1 in the heart of the Pioneer–Greenfield–Ortigas corridor, the space offers private bookings for corporate offsites, workshops, masterclasses, media shoots and celebrations, alongside flexible hourly and daily co-creating access for professionals, students and remote workers.

Newsletter: The MICHELIN Guide Manila and Environs & Cebu 2027 Selection Reveals All 10 MICHELIN-Starred Restaurants Among 127 Recommended Establishments Across the Regions

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The MICHELIN Guide unveiled the second edition of the MICHELIN Guide Manila and Environs & Cebu at the MICHELIN Guide Restaurant Ceremony, held at the Manila Marriott Hotel, Newport World Resorts. The selection includes 1 Two MICHELIN Stars, 9 One MICHELIN Star (1 New), 31 MICHELIN Bib Gourmand (8 New, 2 Promoted) and 86 MICHELIN-Selected (18 New) restaurants. A newcomer, FLOW, joins the One MICHELIN Star family. The 2027 selection recognizes 127 establishments reflecting a deepening of the market rather than rapid expansion, alongside four Special Awards, including the first Opening of the Year Award in the Philippines.

Newsletter: SB19 opens pre-orders for the first-ever ‘Wakas at Simula’ vinyl release

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Pre-orders for Wakas at Simula on Vinyl opened October 29, at 12:00 PM Philippine time, giving fans exclusive dibs on another physical format of SB19’s second studio album. The limited-edition release will be available through Backspacer Records' online store, pressed on Smokey Midnight Blue vinyl with individually numbered copies and exclusive keepsakes.

Officially announced on October 25 during Day 2 of ONE ZONE FEST, the vinyl edition will drop on November 15, 2026. Its arrival expands the group’s growing physical music catalog, following the sold-out release of the Wakas at Simula Global Version CD.

Newsletter: Captain Planet Foundation to Honor Ted Turner's Legacy at 35th Anniversary Concert for the Planet & Gala on November 7

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Thirty-five years after media visionary and environmental pioneer Ted Turner co-founded Captain Planet Foundation to inspire young people to protect the Earth, the organization will celebrate his extraordinary legacy at its Concert for the Planet & Benefit Gala, Saturday, November 7, at the Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta.

Newsletter: The Philippines prepares for the festive season. Imports play an important role in poultry meat supplies

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In the Philippines, the “ber months” mark the run-up to the festive season, when family gatherings, shared meals and celebrations take centre stage. Behind the products available in shops, restaurants and catering businesses is an extensive supply network in which imports also play an important role. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), the Philippines imported 173,200 tonnes of chicken meat in the final quarter of 2025, the highest quarterly volume recorded that year.

Newsletter: neytan serenades listeners in the bathroom for “ikaw lang ang bossing ko” MV, features ‘OPM’s ultimate bossing’ Ely Buendia

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Laguna-born and Quezon City-based solo artist neytan drops the official music video for his new single “ikaw lang ang bossing ko”, posted on Offshore Music’s YouTube page on October 30. 

Newsletter: A Symphony of Sparkles and An Elf-Tastic World of Sparkles: SM Cabanatuan Malls Welcome the Magic of Christmas

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SM City Cabanatuan and SM Megacenter Christmas Centerpiece Launch Held on October 22 and 23, respectively, the Christmas Centerpiece Launch is part of SM Supermalls’ annual tradition of simultaneously unveiling festive holiday displays that bring the magic of Christmas to life and delight mallgoers.

Newsletter: Momcozy Celebrates 11.11 with a Focus on Making Every Mom Moment Better

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This 11.11, Momcozy invites moms across Southeast Asia to upgrade every mom moment with practical solutions for everyday motherhood. From 1-14 November 2026, shoppers can enjoy up to 25% off participating products on Momcozy’s official stores on Shopee, TikTok Shop, and Lazada.

Newsletter: James Reid and Kathryn Bernardo bare their hearts in new single “Aaminin”

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James Reid and Kathryn Bernardo explore unspoken confessions in “Aaminin,” a romantic pop ballad that serves as the new official theme song of the hit teleserye Someone, Someday.

Newsletter: Planet Ocean Underwater Hotels Invites all Philippines Resorts to Evaluate Movable Underwater Hotel Partnership

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Planet Ocean Underwater Hotels, LLC, recently invited resorts and relevant authorities in the Philippines to begin a technical evaluation of a partnership built around its patented movable underwater hotels.