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14 August 2025

Newsletter: REDISCOVER WORLD-CLASS GOLF AT FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS

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Fairmont Banff Springs

Fairmont’s golf courses offer an unmatched blend of championship play and breathtaking scenery, creating unforgettable experiences for players of all levels. Set against stunning backdrops—from the rugged peaks of the Canadian Rockies to the sun-soaked coastlines of California, the lush landscapes of Mexico to Scotland in St Andrews, the home of golf —each designed by leading architects. These world-class fairways not only challenge and inspire golfers but also celebrate the beauty and character of their surroundings, all while delivering the signature hospitality and personalized service that define the Fairmont experience.

Newsletter: Keepital’s Philippine Launch: A Success for Local SME Visibility

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In a bold move that signals both opportunity and optimism for the country’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs), Keepital, a leading B2B digital marketplace platform and SEO provider, has officially launched in the Philippines.

Newsletter: TechLife For Every Juan: Helping You Choose the Pad That Fits You Best

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This Buwan ng Wika, TechLife celebrates the many ways Filipinos live, learn, and grow with its full lineup of TechLife Pads, feature-packed yet affordable tablets built for every Juan. Whether you’re a student constantly on the go, a young professional adjusting to your first job, or someone simply looking for a dependable device for everyday essentials, TechLife has a tablet made just for you.

13 August 2025

Newsletter: Are These All-Natural Supplements Really Good for You?

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With health and wellness becoming top-of-mind for many Filipinos, "all-natural" products – especially supplements – are often trusted for their perceived purity and close connection to nature. The idea that natural supplements are automatically safe and effective has also gained significant traction. However, this perception can lead to unintended consequences. 

Newsletter: From Visibility to Growth: The Keepital Vision Explained

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In today’s competitive business environment, having a good product or service is no longer enough. Visibility is now another essential in keeping up with the ever-evolving digital landscape. The right people must find you at the right time, but for many small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially in the industrial sector, gaining digital visibility can feel expensive, confusing, or simply out of reach.

Newsletter: UP Scientists Uncover Influence of Reflected Shock Waves on Plasma Behavior

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By: Eunice Jean Patron

Scientists around the world have extensively studied the expansion of laser-produced plasma (LPP) and the shock waves it generates in a background gas. However, little attention has been given to how the reflected shock wave—one that bounces back from a surface—affects the expanding plasma, despite its potential impact on LPP behavior.

Number density maps of copper and background gas species (helium and argon) at maximum plume compression under different background gas pressures. The times at which maximum plume compression occurs are indicated in the maps. (Photo credit: Emperado et al., 2025).

Dr. Rommil Emperado, Dr. Myles Allen Zosa, and Dr. Wilson Garcia of the University of the Philippines – Diliman College of Science’s National Institute of Physics (UPD-CS NIP), together with Dr. Lean Dasallas of the UPD-CS Materials Science and Engineering Program (MSEP), analyzed the interaction of copper LPP with surrounding gas through the direct simulation Monte Carlo (DSMC) method, which simulates particle behavior using random numbers.

12 August 2025

Newsletter: PMG Sets the Stage for P-pop Domination by 2027

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Popolo Music Group (PMG), now recognized as the leading online K-pop and P-pop audition service, is taking an aggressive and unprecedented approach to discovering the next generation of global idols. Through its high-impact recruitment campaign, PMG is not just accepting applications—it is actively going to the source, seeking out hidden talent in both urban and rural areas, and providing them with the opportunity to shine on the world stage.

Newsletter: Mission: TAPOSible Rallies Filipinos in a United Front Against Dengue

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Baygon® and OFF!®, pest-control brands under SC Johnson officially launches Mission: TAPOSible, a nationwide movement encouraging Filipino families to help protect life’s everyday moments by making dengue prevention part of their daily routine. The campaign kicks off at Market! Market! in Taguig City with four prominent local personalities Solenn Heussaff, Nico Bolzico, Melai Cantiveros, and Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo, joining hands as brand ambassadors to encourage the public to deepen their understanding of dengue and take proactive measures to help protect their homes and communities from mosquito-borne diseases.

Newsletter: Clara Benin's "befriending my tears (and then some)" to be released on Vinyl by Backspacer Records

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 Filipino singer-songwriter Clara Benin will be releasing her sophomore album, befriending my tears (and then some), on vinyl for the first time this August 17, 2025, in partnership with independent vinyl retailer Backspacer Records.

11 August 2025

Newsletter: Rizal Medical Center partners with GCash to launch digital payment solutions to enhance patient experience and access to healthcare

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(L-R) Rizal Medical Center chief administrative officer for finance Marivilla L. Osorio, CPA-MMHA; medical center chief II Doctor Maria Rica M. Lumague, MD, FPCS, MHA; with GCash vice president and head of public sector Cleo Celeste Santos, and greater manila area public sector regional head Rafael Antonio Tecson

State-run Rizal Medical Center (RMC) in Pasig City has partnered with the country’s leading finance app and cashless ecosystem, GCash, to roll out digital payments for hospital bills, aiming to enhance service efficiency and improve the patient experience, making it a first-of-its-kind for any hospital in the Philippines.

Newsletter: ena mori captures the sound of childlike wonder in new EP, rOe

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As a global pop figure with an incredible sense of sonic adventurism, ena mori continues to forge a path that defies industry expectations. Her unapologetic individuality and fearless experimentation have set her apart from her contemporaries, especially in a landscape often defined by formula. 

10 August 2025

Newsletter: Tanay MSMEs tackle tech tools to grow and #BeCyberSmart

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Tanay MSMEs entrepreneurs share the lessons they learned during the #CyberSmart session on how they can protect their businesses from online scams.

Micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Tanay, Rizal are learning about tools and solutions that can boost their businesses, while also taking vital steps to stay safe online and #BeCyberSmart. 

Newsletter: NEXUS ACADEMIA 2025: WHERE PASSIONS COLLIDE

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The halls were jampacked. Indie and uprising bands blasting in the background, students waiting in queue, and communities came together. Nexus Academia became a center where music, gaming, arts, and community would collide into a new frontier.

Newsletter: Globe AT HOME rewards loyal customers with speed boosts of up to 1 Gbps at no extra cost

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Globe AT HOME is boosting internet speeds for many of its loyal GFiber Plan postpaid customers at no extra cost. No sign-ups, no hidden fees, just faster, stronger, and reliable connectivity delivered straight to their homes.

09 August 2025

Newsletter: Score up to 60% on realme Smartphones, Wearables, and More This August

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In celebration of realme FanFest 2025, realme Philippines is rolling out exciting discounts on a wide range of devices, offering fans a chance to upgrade their tech with huge savings on Shopee and TikTok Shop.