OPM hitmaker Mark Carpio drops his highly anticipated new EP, Huling Pag-ibig—released under EMPIRE.PH Music and ONErpm. Marking a milestone in his 10-year career, the 4-track EP weaves themes of love, loss, and emotional closure into one cohesive sonic package. Both introspective and freeing, the project also serves as an ending to a well-loved music era—one that positioned Carpio as both a prominent balladeer of his generation and a gifted songwriter known for his poignant yet earnest storytelling.
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Ben&Ben reclaims chart dominance with viral smash “Lifetime (Reimagined)”
Award-winning Filipino folk-pop band Ben&Ben has surged back to the summit of the streaming charts with “Lifetime (Reimagined)”—released under Sony Music Entertainment.
PPO concludes 41st season in CONCERT VIII: “Coda” featuring violinist Dio Saraza
The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra stages a grand finale for its 41st season with Concert VIII: Coda on April 17, 2026, 7:30pm, at the Metropolitan Theater.
DOST Ilocos Region Builds Disaster-Ready Workforce Through DRRM Capacity Building Activity
In line with the celebration of Women’s Month and Fire Prevention Month, the Department of Science and Technology Ilocos Region (DOST Ilocos Region), through the leadership of Regional Director Teresita A. Tabaog, successfully conducted a Capacity Building Activity on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) and Disaster Preparedness on March 31, 2026, at the DOST Ilocos Region Multipurpose Hall in City of San Fernando, La Union. The activity brought together the DOST workforce from regional and provincial offices to strengthen their readiness in responding to disasters and emergencies.
Drilon to launch memoir, hold book signings at UP Law and UP Visayas
Former Senate President Franklin M. Drilon will return to his alma mater this April for the official launch and book signing of his memoir, Being Frank: A Memoir, with events scheduled at the University of the Philippines College of Law on April 11, 2026 and at University of the Philippines Visayas on April 14, 2026.
NYMA’s Kat Bautista Named Judge for Hashtag Asia Awards 2026
Manila, Philippines — Kat Bautista, Founder and Chief Operating Officer of NYMA Talent Management, has been named as one of the judges for the Hashtag Asia Awards 2026, a regional platform recognizing excellence in social media and digital campaigns.
Unbreakable Love, Unstoppable Warriors Year 2 by Hotel Sogo
Hotel Sogo, through its corporate social responsibility arm Sogo Cares, recently marked the second year of its initiative “Unbreakable Love, Unstoppable Warriors,” a community-focused gathering dedicated to children living with cerebral palsy and their families.
Casino Plus joins Clark community in observing Lent, supports Holy Child Chapel Restoration
Clark, Pampanga – March 2026 As Holy Week approaches—a time of quiet reflection, prayer, and devotion—Casino Plus, one of the country’s leading responsible gaming platforms duly licensed by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), reaffirms its commitment to supporting not only communities, but also the traditions that continue to shape them.
Pag-IBIG Fund to maintain 3% socialized housing rate under Expanded 4PH amid Middle East conflict
Pag-IBIG Fund said it shall maintain its 3% annual interest rate for qualified socialized housing loans under the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Program, keeping homeownership affordable at a time when the conflict in the Middle East continues to unsettle global oil markets and drive volatility in oil prices.
Manila Ocean Park, Ipinagdiwang ang Ika-18 Anibersaryo: “Beyond the Blue, More to Explore, More to Love”
Ipinagdiwang ng Manila Ocean Park ang makasaysayang ika-18 anibersaryo nito noong Marso 28, 2026, na dinaluhan ng mga kinatawan mula sa iba’t ibang media outlet.
DBP, Kabankalan City sign P2-billion loan pact
State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has signed a P2-billion loan agreement with the Local Government of Kabankalan City to finance infrastructure projects aimed at resolving persistent flooding in the area, a top official said.
MAKE IT MANILA POP: ALYSON returns in Blue and drops new single “KUNG SAKALING TANAWIN”, releases MV
MANILA, PHILIPPINES—PH city pop band ALYSON brings back sentimental romance and windchime melodies but with a fresh take with new single KUNG SAKALING TANAWIN, out March 27 with accompanying music video set to premiere on YouTube on the same day.
Ely Buendia unveils new “light and optimistic” single “Ate”
MANILA, PHILIPPINES—Legendary frontman Ely Buendia is back on our playlists with new song “Ate” to be released March 26 under his own label, Offshore Music Philippines.
Imago delivers creative new peak with latest EP, Pasimple
Filipino alternative outfit Imago continues to shape modern OPM with the release of their EP, Pasimple, unfolding a new era for one of the most vital forces in Pinoy rock. The 5-track collection marks the band’s first official studio release under Sony Music Entertainment and their sixth overall.
𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐤 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
UPMG celebrates the power and evolution of print at the Print Summit & HeADliners Awards 2025 on March 24, 2026, at the Glass Pavilion, Dusit Thani Manila.
She Matters: Merck’s Women’s Health Summit Champions Health, Economy, and Planet
Manila – Merck, a leading science and technology company, hosted its second She Matters: Women’s Health Summit at Conrad Manila, bringing together doctors, healthcare leaders, policymakers, and advocates in a shared declaration and call-to-action to improve women’s health across every stage of life and planetary health.
Pag-IBIG Fund Central Luzon housing fair in Pampanga to feature over 20,000 homes
More than 20,000 affordable housing units across Central Luzon will be made available to aspiring homeowners during the Pag-IBIG Regional Housing Fair for Central Luzon, to be held on March 18 and 19 in Pampanga, including homes with monthly payments as low as ₱3,411 under the government’s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Program.
Samsung Brings Ecosystem Partners Together with Smart Wash Business Solutions
Samsung Electronics Philippines is making it more accessible for Filipino entrepreneurs to set up their own business with the launch of its Commercial Laundry Washer and Dryer. The launch will bring together a broad ecosystem of industry partners to support the development of structured commercial laundry operations in the Philippines.
Lampara Books release advocacy-driven educational materials to address literacy crisis in the Philippines
Manila, Philippines – The nation’s literacy crisis is increasingly difficult to ignore. A recent study published by Journal of Interdisciplinary Perspectives reveals a troubling trend: many young Filipino learners have advanced to higher primary levels despite struggling with basic reading and math skills.
James Reid hits the road with “Traffic” music video
James Reid turns urban frustration into inspiration in the music video of “Traffic,” his latest single under Careless Philippines and Sony Music Entertainment. Caught in the gridlock of Metro Manila, the video finds James driving around the standstill roads, visibly stressed and tired, yet holding on to the thought that the moment, like traffic itself, will soon pass.
Enchanted Kingdom’s COO takes oath as president of Laguna Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc.
Now in its 30th year, Enchanted Kingdom — the first and only world-class theme park in the Philippines — continues to be one of the lead advocates for local industry development, following the recent induction of its Chief Operating Officer, Mrs. Cynthia R. Mamon, Ph.D., as the president of the PCCI-Laguna Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (LCCI).
TRICAP Attends Necrological Service for Former Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr.; Reaffirms Commitment to Defend and Strengthen IPRA
The Tribal Communities Association of the Philippines (TRICAP), led by its National President and joined by Indigenous elders and leaders from various ancestral domains, attended today’s necrological service at the House of Representatives in honor of former Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr.
Pag-IBIG backs precast housing with Megawide, targets over 7,000 units in two years
Pag-IBIG Fund highlighted the role of public-private partnerships and modern construction technology in accelerating socialized housing delivery as officials joined President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in the ceremonial launch of a precast manufacturing facility in Taytay, Rizal on Monday, Feb. 16.
DTI Kicks Off 2026 Trade Fair Calendar with Bagong Pilipinas National Trade Fair
Mandated to promote the efficient marketing of local products and expand market access for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), the Department of Trade and Industry’s Bureau of Market Development, Promotions, and One Town One Product (BMDPO) continues to strengthen its national trade fair program as a core platform for enterprise growth, buyer linkage, and product development.
YAKULT 10 MILER IS BACK
Now on it’s 34th year and one of the country’s pioneer races, the Yakult 10 Miler will be held in a first ever Trilogy Run this year.
TRICAP Inducts Bukidnon Officers, First Chapter Under New National Leadership
The Tribal Communities Association of the Philippines (TRICAP) formally inducted the officers of its Bukidnon Chapter at the BAFF-DARU, P-5, Casisang, Malaybalay City, Province of Bukidnon, marking the province as the first chapter established under the organization’s new national administration.
Casino Plus, the Best Online Casino in the Philippines, Staged the First-of-its-Kind Angpao Rain Gala, Awarding a Record-Setting ₱180 Million to Recognize 600 Top Filipino Video Content Creators
Manila, Philippines (3 February 2026) – In a groundbreaking first, Casino Plus, the best online casino in the Philippines, awarded a total of ₱180 million in cash prizes to honor 600 video content creators during the Angpao Rain Gala, a historic celebration recognizing creativity, engagement, and community in the online casino space.
Gandang Lola Year 3 Medical Mission Naghatid ng Pagaling, Saya, at Dignidad sa Elderly Community
Nagsama-sama ang malasakit, pag-aaruga, at selebrasyon sa Little Sisters of the Elderly habang matagumpay na isinagawa ang Gandang Lola Year 3 Medical Mission, na naghatid ng libreng healthcare services at mga di-malilimutang sandali para sa kanilang minamahal na mga Lola.
DBP open to bankroll Baguio city market redevelopment
State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines is prepared to partner with the Baguio City local government in the planned redevelopment of the city’s 110-year-old public market after a private firm withdrew its proposal under a public-private-partnership deal, a senior official said.
DBP boosts cancer care with donation to top government hospital
State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) is stepping up efforts to bolster the country’s healthcare system through the donation of a device designed to provide radiation oncology services for cancer treatment to the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI), a top official said.
