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Reports on the status of Filipino recording companies and artists in the 1990s. Radio as the main marketing medium; Formats of main radio outlets; Movement of the industry toward local repertoire; Use of mini-concerts in shopping malls to generate new audiences for artists.

Presents brief news reports as they relate to music from around the world. Album debut from modern rock group `Mariya's Mistress' in Philippines; Pop band `Varius Manx' on farewell tour for singer Anita Lipnicka in Poland; Tara Records re-release `Voice Squad' album in Ireland; What The New Music Showcase provided for artists in United Kingdom; Theater Institut Nederland release CDs for 100th anniversary of Dutch cabaret in Netherlands.

Focuses on the October 1, 1995 opening of subsidiary Sony Music Entertainment in the Philippines. Sony affiliate to be directed by Wally Chamsay; Comments from Chamsay; Information on other Sony plans.

Reports that BMG Philippines is hoping that its rock act, River Maya, will have the same success as Eraserheads, which broke big in 1994. Chart toppers from the band's self-titled album.

Reports on developments in the Filipino music recording industry for the week ending May 27, 1995. Sales of Sharon Cuneta's album `Sharon Sings Duets.'

Reports on the rising popularity of music bands in the Philippines.

Reports on the success of the band The Eraserheads in the Philippines. Sales of debut album `Ultraelectromagneticpop' and its follow-up `Circus'; Single `Magasin' (Magazine); Single `With a Smile'; Band members.

Reports on EMI Music's contract renewal with Dyna Products. Comments from executives from both companies.

Reports on Warner Music Philippines' departure from consignment sales of cassette tapes. Role of consignment outlets in the Philippines' recording industry; Elimination of factors that complicate sales; Warner's distributors; Effect of the move on overhead costs; Variation in costs of Warner's products; Expected resistance from industry veterans; Attitude of labels toward Warner's sales strategies.

Deals with the Philippines' sound recording industry. Operation of foreign labels in the music industry; 1992 revenues; Repertoire preference; Sale of music products through consignments.

Reports on PolyGram's joint venture in the Philippines, Poly-Cosmic. PolyGram as the third multinational to graduate from a licensing deal in the country; Ownership divided among Filipino businessmen and Polygram; Ramon Chuaying as Cosmic head; Local talent Regine Velasquez in a duet with international singer Paul Anka; Providing as many opportunities for Filipino talents in the international scene.