Newsletter: Live For Real: realme 15 Series 5G Teases a Slim New Era Ahead of September Launch

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realme is gearing up to launch the newest addition to its Number Series lineup, the realme 15 Series 5G, and this year’s models lean into a design philosophy that’s both stylish and remarkably slim. Carrying a Powerful Yet Slim design, the realme 15 Series 5G is built for fans looking for a lightweight smartphone that delivers flagship-level performance. 

Slim Design, Flagship Power 

The realme 15 Pro 5G measures just 7.79mm thin at 187g, while the realme 15 5G comes in at  7.66mm thin and 185g. Both models are designed for all-day comfort, making them effortless to hold during long calls, binge-watching sessions, or extended gaming sessions. The slim design also makes them easy to slip into one’s pocket or bag without adding bulk, all while retaining a stylish, premium feel that complements any style. 

Power that Goes the Distance 

Despite its slim build, the realme 15 Series 5G packs flagship power under the hood:

The realme 15 Pro 5G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, offering lightning-fast processing and smooth app switching. This enables gamers to enjoy fluid graphics and stable frame rates, while multitaskers can rely on lag-free performance across multiple apps. 

The realme 15 5G, powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300+, strikes a balance between speed and energy efficiency, extending battery life while delivering smooth gameplay, seamless video streaming, and effortless handling of demanding tasks. 

Stunning Visuals and Durable Build

Both models feature 144Hz AMOLED Display – a curved screen on the realme 15 Pro 5G and a flat display on the realme 15 5G – providing immersive visuals, true-to-life colors, and ultra-smooth scrolling. Whether it’s competitive gaming or cinematic viewing, the experience feels seamless and engaging. Additionally, the phones are protected by a glass, which adds durability without compromising on slimness. 

To complete the look, the realme 15 Pro 5G is available in Flowing Silver and Velvet Green, while the realme 15 5G comes in Suit Titanium and Silk Pink, giving fans a choice that matches both performance needs and personal style. 

With its lightweight build, curved aesthetics, and slim form factors, the realme 15 Series 5G is set to make a bold mark in the flagship segment.

Pre-order Now: Be the First to #LiveforReal

The realme 15 Series 5G makes its official debut on September 16, 2025. Fans eager to get their hands on realme’s latest lineup of flagship smartphones can now pre-order at realme’s partner stores nationwide from September 1 to 26. 

Pre-ordering comes with exciting freebies worth up to P3,897, including a TechLife Smart Band Fit, TechLife Clip-On Earbuds 2, and a 1-Year Screen Damage Protection Plan, giving fans more value as they upgrade to realme 15 Series 5G.

More details will be shared soon as realme unveils smartphones that are #PowerfulYetSlim and designed to let fans #LiveForReal. 

For more updates on the realme 15 Series 5G, follow realme’s official website and Facebook page.

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Newsletter: Creative Kings Event Supplier: Elevating Celebrations with Quality Execution

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When it comes to unforgettable events, every detail matters. From elegant décor to seamless lighting, Creative Kings Event Supplier in Davao City has become the trusted partner of couples, companies, and communities looking to transform special occasions into extraordinary experiences.

Newsletter: Bird poop to the rescue: Using bird perches for forest regeneration

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By: Dr. Jelaine L. Gan

Reforestation activities typically involve planting trees in degraded areas. However, tree planting is resource-intensive, requiring labor for the planting and more importantly nurturing of the seedlings, and may be expensive and limited by seedling supply. Moreover, there is always a question of whether the right plant species (i.e., native rather than non-native economically important species) are being planted to benefit biodiversity. 

Newsletter: DTI, GCash for Business fuel MSME growth with smart, easy digital financial tools

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(L-R) DTI bureau of small and medium enterprise development director Emma Asusano, undersecretary Blesila Lantayona with GCash for business general manager Jong Layug, and vice president and head of public sector Cleo Celeste Santos.

In celebration of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) month, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and GCash for Business announced their partnership to support the growth of the country’s economic backbone through simple and scalable digital financial tools. 

Newsletter: realme FanFest 2025 Kicks Off with The Juans and a Nationwide Songwriting Contest with a P300,000 Prize

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Building on the momentum of last year’s success, realme FanFest continues to grow and evolve in meaningful ways each year. What once began as a local celebration has now taken the regional stage: the realme FanFest 2024, brought to life in partnership with Stratminds Events, earned a nomination at the Marketing Events Awards 2025 in Singapore under the “Best Consumer Event: Product Launch/Re-Launch” category. Competing alongside global brands, this recognition is a testament to how realme’s fan-first campaigns continue to break boundaries and expectations.

Newsletter: XPRESS Super App Named to Forbes Asia’s “100 to Watch” 2025 - Spotlighting Filipino Innovation on the Global Stage

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The Philippines is once again on the global innovation map. XPRESS Super App, the country’s fast-rising mobility and lifestyle platform, has been officially named to Forbes Asia’s “100 to Watch” 2025 list, an annual spotlight on emerging companies across the Asia-Pacific region poised to transform industries.

Newsletter: The Ridleys to Open for Morissette’s 15th Anniversary Concert “Ember”

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Indie-folk favorites The Ridleys are officially joining Morissette’s 15th anniversary concert, Ember, as the opening act—bringing their heartfelt storytelling to the Smart Araneta Coliseum stage on October 28, 2025.

Newsletter: Cotabato Vice Gov meets PTIC Bangkok, explores investment opportunities in Thailand

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On 14 August 2025, Cotabato Vice Governor Rochella Marie “Ella” Taliño Taray met with Philippine Trade and Investment (PTIC) – Bangkok Commercial Counsellor (CC) Emmanuelle “Ella” Burgos to discuss potential investment opportunities that the Province of Cotabato can pursue with partners and businesses in Thailand.

Newsletter: Globe‑backed social enterprises Virtualahan and The Spark Project highlighted in Singtel Group Future Makers 2025 Impact Report

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Two Globe-backed Philippine startups, Virtualahan and The Spark Project were featured in the Singtel Group Future Makers (SGFM) 2025 Impact Report, a regional review celebrating ten years of tech-driven social innovation.

Newsletter: NOBITA and Yeng Constantino collaborate on new heartfelt ballad, “Gayuma”

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Filipino pop-rock quintet NOBITA links up with Yeng Constantino in the collaborative new single “Gayuma,” out via Sony Music Entertainment. 

Newsletter: Orient Marks 75th Anniversary with Limited-Edition Releases Showcasing Japanese Craftsmanship and Innovation

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Orient celebrates its 75th anniversary with the launch of several new limited-edition timepieces across its Orient Star, Orient Stretto, and Revival collections. The new Keshiki-themed Orient Star 2025 models draw inspiration from Japanese winter landscapes and feature elegant snowlight-inspired blue-grey dials. Limited to 1,000 pieces or fewer per model, these mechanical watches showcase the brand’s craftsmanship with open-worked designs and engraved serial numbers. At the same time, Orient introduces the Orient Stretto series in its Contemporary Collection — including both 75th anniversary limited models and standard releases. Featuring urban-inspired dials, wedge-shaped indices and sport-lux styling, the Stretto watches reflect a modern city aesthetic while maintaining Orient’s signature mechanical performance. Additionally, Orient unveils a solar-powered compact Stretto line, designed for everyday wear with fashionable dials and slim cases, and a 75th anniversary World Map Revival model, reissuing an iconic 1969 design with a retro multicoloured dial and world-time function. Together, these releases highlight Orient’s rich heritage, modern engineering and continued innovation in Japanese watchmaking.

Newsletter: Hot days make for icy weather, Philippine study finds

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The Philippines, like other tropical countries, is known more for its balmy climate than for hailstorms. But a new Philippine study—the first of its kind—has found that the country’s hottest days are, in fact, more likely to produce hail.

The largest hailstones ever recorded in the Philippines fell in Cabiao, Nueva Ecija, on May 8, 2020. An infrared image from the HIMAWARI-8 weather satellite taken at the time shows the convective system associated with this hail event. The inset panel on the upper right shows the corresponding radar reflectivity scan suggesting high amounts of precipitation in the area. In the lower right are photos of hailstones recovered from the event. SOURCE: Ibañez et al., 2025

Hailstorms are so few and far between in the Philippines that, even in an age of pervasive social media updates, they are still met with amazement and astonishment.

Newsletter: ONE OR EIGHT Kicks Off Back-to-Back Single Releases With “Young & Reckless” - First of Their “Anthems of Challenge”

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ONE OR EIGHT consists of YUGA, MIZUKI, NEO, TAKERU, TSUBASA, REIA, RYOTA, SOUMA (L to R) (credit: Avex Music Creative Inc.)

On 29th August, rising global boy group ONE OR EIGHT has released two consecutive singles, each serving as an “anthem of challenge” for dreamers and those embracing their individuality.

Newsletter: povo to begin offering “Japan SIM” online, a data-only eSIM for foreign travelers with unlimited data options

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KDDI has announced that “Japan SIM,” a data-only eSIM specifically for foreign travelers to Japan, will be available online starting August 28, 2025. Travelers can apply for service online and download the eSIM (embedded SIM card) profile while preparing for their trip, allowing smooth access to povo2.0 services immediately upon landing in Japan.

Newsletter: UPD Study Uses AI Model to Predict Tropical Cyclone Rainfall

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By: Eunice Jean C. Patron

Graphical abstract of the AI-based accumulated tropical cyclone (TC) rainfall model.

(Photo credit: Mesias & Bagtasa, 2025)

The Philippines is often hit by tropical cyclones (TCs), which bring heavy rainfall that can cause floods and landslides. More often than not, the patterns of TCs repeat. For instance, if a typhoon with a certain amount of rainfall passes through Central Luzon, a similar typhoon that will pass through Central Luzon again in the future is likely to have the same amount and distribution of rainfall.

Newsletter: New Artists Announced for This Year’s Clockenflap, with Vaundy, Sparks, ELLEGARDEN, Jeremy Zucker, L'Impératrice and Many More Added to the Lineup

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Clockenflap, Hong Kong’s biggest international outdoor music and arts festival, today gave music fans even more reasons to look forward to this year’s edition with the announcement of the second wave of acts that have been added to the lineup. With over 30 artists announced already, and many more still to come, excitement is building for another epic three-day weekender when the festival returns to Central Harbourfront from Friday 5 to Sunday 7 December, 2025.

Newsletter: TEDxForbesPark 2025 Unveils Stellar Lineup of Global and Local Changemakers

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The stage is set for TEDxForbesPark 2025, happening on September 8, 2025 at Cinema High Street, Central Square, BGC. This year’s event carries the theme “INSPIRE”, spotlighting extraordinary individuals whose stories of resilience, innovation, and leadership are shaping the future of business, technology, education, and human potential.

Newsletter: FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS DEBUTS NEW ‘DISAPPEARING BAR’ CONCEPT POPPING UP AT SELECT FAIRMONT PROPERTIES GLOBALLY

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Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, part of world-leading hospitality group Accor, invites guests to experience the Disappearing Bar, a pop-up bar that appears briefly before vanishing to its next destination. This exclusive bar program invites guests to discover Fairmont’s signature hospitality in unexpected settings worldwide, transforming every moment into a celebration.

Newsletter: Jewel Owusu drops music video of “spark”

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Filipino-Ghanian artist Jewel Owusu has dropped the music video for “spark.”

Newsletter: The Role of Content in SEO: Why Blogging Still Works

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In today’s fast-moving digital landscape, businesses are often tempted to chase the newest marketing trends such as social media ads, AI-driven campaigns, or influencer partnerships. Yet when it comes to search engine optimization (SEO), one strategy remains consistently effective: content, and in particular, blogging.