MANILA, Philippines — The search is officially on for the next voice that will represent the Philippines at the Karaoke World Championships (KWC). KWC Philippines is once again opening its doors to talented Filipino singers from across the country, bringing auditions closer to aspiring champions through a nationwide search. From Luzon to Visayas and Mindanao,…
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Philippine Real Estate Holds Ground at Mid-Year Despite Iran War Shock, LRG Report Shows
MANILA, PHILIPPINES, 9 July 2026 – The Philippine real estate sector is proving more resilient than the broader economy in the aftermath of the Iran War oil shock, according to the 2026 Mid-Year Market Outlook released by Lobien Realty Group (LRG) at a media briefing in Bonifacio Global City. The country entered 2026 with inflation…
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PMA Charts the Next Era of Marketing with ONE MAP at the 55th Annual Marketing Conference
MANILA, Philippines. Since 1954, the Philippine Marketing Association (PMA) is presenting what it calls its most operationally ambitious marketing conference to date. At a media launch held 24 June 2026, at the Hilton Manila, Newport World Resorts, PMA officially unveiled the 55th Annual Marketing Conference under the theme ONE MAP (Omni Network Ecosystem Marketing Agility…
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From Voice Cracks to World-Class Dreams: The Inspiring Journey of Kathleen Follero
At first glance, Kathleen Follero is a young singer preparing to represent the Philippines at the Karaoke World Championships (KWC) World Finals in Las Vegas, Nevada this October. But behind the title of KWC Philippines 2025 Grand Champion is a story of perseverance, resilience, and a dream that has been years in the making. Like…
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MrBeast Reaches Historic 500 Million Subscribers, Setting a New YouTube Record
June 2026 — Jimmy Donaldson, better known worldwide as MrBeast, has officially become the first individual creator in YouTube history to surpass 500 million subscribers, marking a milestone that many once considered impossible. The achievement further cements his position as the platform’s most influential content creator and one of the biggest digital personalities in the…
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IPOPHL expands network of IP commercialization professionals through 4th L.A.V. IP
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) completed the fourth cycle of its Licensing, Audit and Valuation of IP Rights (L.A.V. IP) program, which equips stakeholders with the knowledge and tools needed to manage, value, and commercialize intellectual property (IP) assets effectively. The current cycle has produced 17 graduates from the private sector, government institutions and non-government organizations, adding to a growing network…
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Artists’ Resale Rights And The Painting That Sparked A Movement For Fairness
IPOPHL and WIPO are advancing regional discussions on how artists can have a fair share when their artworks leave their studios but grow in value over time. “The Angelus” by Jean-François Millet. Photograph courtesy of Musée d’Orsay, Dist. Grand Palais Rmn / Patrice Schmidt In 1889, a painting of two peasants praying in a field shocked the art world, not only for how much it sold for but for how much – or little – was…
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Apple Esplana-Manansala Joins Global Industry Leaders at ATxEnterprise 2026
SINGAPORE — Ms. Apple Esplana-Manansala, President and Chief Executive Producer of The New Channel (TNC) Media Corp., took part in Asia Tech x Singapore (ATxSG) 2026, joining global industry leaders, innovators, and technology experts in one of Asia’s most influential gatherings for technology, media, and digital transformation. Held at the Singapore EXPO from 20 to…
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From Dreams to a Global Stage: The Inspiring Journey of KWC 2024 World Champion, Elizabeth Moya
For many singers, standing on the world stage and hearing their name announced as the Karaoke World Championships (KWC) World Champion is a dream. For Chile’s Elizabeth Moya, that dream became reality in 2024 — a moment that would forever change the course of her life. Growing up in Chile, Elizabeth discovered her love for…
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ATxSG 2026 Highlights Southeast Asia’s Growing Leadership in AI, Digital Transformation, and Enterprise Innovation
Asia Tech x Singapore (ATxSG) 2026 once again demonstrated why it remains one of Asia’s most influential technology gatherings, bringing together global innovators, policymakers, business leaders, and technology experts to discuss the future of artificial intelligence, digital transformation, media, connectivity, and enterprise technology. Held at the Singapore EXPO from 20 to 22 May 2026, the…
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