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22 April 2025

The Best Hour Experience

04/18/2025 03:59:41 PM


They say late afternoons are best time of the day for merry-making – at least, if you want to avoid the rush and thus, afford more choices of your food and drink.

Newsletter: Globe nurtures youth at 1st-ever student community builder pitch day

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Marxandrea Diane. Cabato from DLSU-Manila presents on behalf of Google Developers Student Group at the Globe Student Community Builder Pitch Day.


Over 150 students from 63 student organizations gathered for the first-ever Globe Student Community Builder Pitch Day, a platform designed to nurture student-led initiatives through mentorship, collaboration, and direct support from Globe.

Newsletter: realme 14 Series 5G is Launching on April 29, Here’s how it Pushes Performance Beyond Limits

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realme Philippines has announced the launch of two powerful additions to its smartphone lineup: the realme 14 5G and the realme 14T 5G, arriving on April 29, 2025. 

21 April 2025

Newsletter: UP Physicist Among Winners of Prestigious Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics

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By: The ATLAS Collaboration

Dr. Marvin Flores, Assistant Professor of the University of the Philippines – Diliman College of Science National Institute of Physics (UPD-CS NIP) and the Team Leader of the ATLAS group based in the Philippines, is among the thousands of researchers worldwide honored with the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics, awarded to the A Toroidal LHC ApparatuS (ATLAS) Collaboration at the Conseil Européen pour la Recherche Nucléaire (CERN)'s Large Hadron Collider (LHC) alongside its sister experiments A Large Ion Collider Experiment (ALICE), Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS), and Large Hadron Collider beauty (LHCb).

Newsletter: KOCCHI NO KENTO - THE MOST SUCCESSFUL JAPANESE GLOBAL VIRAL HIT ARTIST’S NEW SONG

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The most successful global viral hit J-pop artist KOCCHI NO KENTO releases a new song “Kekka Orai”, a song written as the opening theme song for the mega-hit anime series My Hero Academia spin-off series, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, streamed worldwide. “Kekka Orai” is released worldwide on April 7, the first day of the anime's broadcast SONG OUT NOW, along with his new music video with his thoughtful comment “Living in a ‘place where I would not have been’, with ‘determination’” MV OUT NOW.

20 April 2025

Newsletter: Ben&Ben takes flight with “Saranggola,” a tender ode to friendship and nostalgia

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Fresh off the success of their heartfelt ballad “Tomorrow With You,” Ben&Ben returns with “Saranggola,” a moving tribute to the enduring power of friendship amidst life’s inevitable changes. 
Exploring themes of nostalgia, emotional connection, and change, the anthemic song reflects on cherished moments shared with friends, while acknowledging the inevitability of growing apart. But amidst shifting seasons and distances, the track affirms how love and respect remain steadfast.

Newsletter: realme 14 5G Confirmed for PH Launch to Fuel the Action at RMC Season 9

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As the excitement builds around the kickoff of the realme Mobile Legends Cup (RMC) Season 9, realme has confirmed that the realme 14 5G will soon be available in the Philippines. This smartphone is set to serve as the official device for the tournament’s regular season, delivering exceptional performance for gamers.

19 April 2025

Newsletter: FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS ANNOUNCES THE GRAND OPENING OF FAIRMONT MUMBAI

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Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, part of the world-leading hospitality group Accor, in partnership with Shrem Airport Hotels, announces the official opening of Fairmont Mumbai in April 2025. Joining a distinguished portfolio that includes landmark destinations such as The Plaza in New York, The Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai, The Savoy in London and Fairmont The Palm in Dubai, Fairmont Mumbai promises to deliver the brand’s signature blend of timeless luxury and world-class hospitality.

Newsletter: “Of War and Peace, and Chemistry”: A New Commentary Co-written by One of UP’s Chemistry Experts

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By: Eunice Jean C. Patron

While chemistry greatly contributed to the world’s advancement, it also threatens human health and safety. (Photo credit: Michael Glazier, Unsplash)

Dr. Imee Su Martinez of the University of the Philippines – Diliman College of Science’s Institute of Chemistry (UPD-CS IC) and Günter Povoden of the University of Technology’s Institute of Inorganic Chemistry in Vienna, Austria, recently published an article entitled “Of War and Peace, and Chemistry,” which highlights the critical role of chemistry in both enabling warfare and fostering international peace and security.

18 April 2025

Newsletter: Conference on education and technology launched successfully

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THE National Education & Technology Conference (EdTek Con) 2025, titled “Unfolding the future of education,” was staged successfully for the first time at Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino in Lahug last Friday, March 28, from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., beginning with registration at 7 p.m.

Newsletter: RIOT GAMES AND VIRGIN MUSIC GROUP RELEASE NEW VERSION OF STROMAE AND POMME’S “MA MEILLEURE ENNEMIE” FEATURING COLDPLAY

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Riot Games and Virgin Music Group have released Arcane League of Legends: Season 2 Original Soundtrack (Extended Edition). The highly anticipated extended edition of the Arcane League of Legends animated series soundtrack features 9 additional tracks including a new version of Stromae and Pomme’s single “Ma Meilleure Ennemie” featuring Coldplay with additional vocals from Palestinian-Chilean R&B phenomenon Elyanna. Other tracks include a stirring version of Mako and Grey’s “What Have They Done To Us” featuring Sasha Alex Sloan, a demo version of King Princess’s “Fantastic,” an exhilarating remix of Stray Kids, Young Miko and Tom Morello’s “Come Play” by Kordhell, a remix of Ashnikko’s “Paint The Town Blue” by Bloodpop, JVKE’s emotional ballad “Worlds Collide” that was inspired by the show and released December 2024, and previously unavailable live versions from Vevo.

17 April 2025

Newsletter: Fusion 2025 Celebrates a Decade of OPM Success; Sets a Bold Vision for Filipino Music Festivals

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The country’s premier celebration of Original Pilipino Music (OPM) hit a high note as Fusion: The Philippine Music Festival marked its 10th anniversary at the CCP Open Grounds. With a powerhouse lineup of top OPM icons, rising stars, and immersive festival experiences, Fusion —organized by PraXis—once again proved why it’s the ultimate stage for Filipino music and talent.

Newsletter: Gary Valenciano and RJ Dela Fuente team up for an uplifting rendition of “Blessings”

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Acclaimed pop-balladeer RJ Dela Fuente have joined forces with Mr. Pure Energy himself, Gary Valenciano for a moving and heartfelt rendition of Laura Story’s “Blessings”—released just in time for the Holy Week. 

16 April 2025

Newsletter: Glico Group Shares Its Unique Value to Contribute to the Future of Food and Health at the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan

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Ezaki Glico Co., Ltd. sponsors two pavilions at the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan and will host various events during the exhibition period. The Glico Group upholds its Purpose of contributing to people’s “Healthier days, Wellbeing for life,” continuously creating value in “Great Taste and Good Health.” Glico supports Expo 2025, under the theme of “Designing Future Society for Our Lives.”