The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) continues to champion Filipino creativity through the Young Creatives Challenge Season 2 (YC2), which concluded in 2025, recognizing emerging talents across various disciplines, including songwriting. Among the standout winners in the Songwriting category are Kervin Kane Estrera, also known as Kervin Kane (Grand Prize Winner); Al-rass Amarillo, also known as Pluma (2nd Placer); and songwriters Ferjun Cano and Rhode Audi Acabal (4th Placer), represented by singer Jupiter Bacuado of Isla Dinagat Creators. These artists have produced works that reflect resilience, personal storytelling, and the evolving voice of Filipino music.   Organized as part...

Spotify unveiled BINI as the EQUAL Global Ambassador for April 2026 and the second most-streamed EQUAL artist of all time. The group's trajectory is inseparable from the BLOOMs, fans that stream, share, and champion their music at every turn. EQUAL is Spotify’s global music program that fosters equity for women in the music industry.    Through EQUAL, we see every day how both visibility and fan support shape artist growth. When EQUAL spotlights talented women artists, and listeners continue to show up for them, it creates momentum that helps Filipina voices reach new audiences and build something lasting. Together with...

Bigo Live, a leading global livestreaming platform, celebrates the positive impact, talent and influence of Filipina creators through its recently concluded National Women’s Month campaign. The month-long initiative has generated over 544,000 combined viewership from livestreams and content that underscored how women continue to thrive, inspire their communities and foster inclusive spaces for meaningful conversations.    “We are proud to highlight the positive influence and power of women in our community through the safe and supportive environment that we have built. We remain dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse space where our Filipina creators feel empowered and their stories...

2026 may be the year that more ride-hailing apps will expand their operations to become mobility superapps, according to industry experts who have analyzed the movements of multiple apps across the board. The analysis suggests that this shift will be driven by multi-service bundling, predictive safety features, boosted AI integration, cashless payment options, and coordination with regulators.    “Our global market review found that the way forward for ride-hailing platforms is to evolve into mobility superapps,” Evgenia Matrosova, inDrive Chief Ride-Hailing Officer, said. “Users want convenience more than anything, where diverse mobility solutions, proactive safety functions, and seamless digital payments...

The spotlight shone brightly on Filipino talent and global pop culture as the Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines successfully staged “Everyone’s KPOP: Battle of the Champions”, a thrilling celebration of dance, passion, and K-pop energy held at the historic Metropolitan Theater.   Set inside one of Manila’s most iconic cultural landmarks, the competition became a moment to remember, in time for the 77th anniversary of the friendship between Korea and the Philippines. With breathtaking performances from ALPHA, MERAKI, PARADIGM, and WILDKARD, the event marked another historic milestone in the Philippines’ ever-growing K-pop cover dance scene.   After an electrifying...