Newsletter: GLOBAL SUPERSTAR AVRIL LAVIGNE TEAMS UP WITH SIMPLE PLAN ON ANTHEMIC NEW SONG “YOUNG & DUMB” OUT NOW

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Diamond-certified global superstar Avril Lavigne released a perfectly raucous new song and music video for “Young & Dumb” featuring Simple Plan. Listen to the song and watch the video HERE.

Newsletter: Beyond the algorithm: Championing responsible AI, empowering women in tech

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GCash AVP of automation center of excellence Michelle Santos highlighted the role of AI in daily workflows

GCash, the Philippines’ leading finance super app, reaffirmed its commitment to AI-driven innovation and inclusivity through GCash AI Week 2025.

Newsletter: ASEAN Sparks Set to Accelerate Clean Energy Innovation Across Southeast Asia

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The ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE), with funding support from the Government of Japan through the Japan-ASEAN Integrated Fund (JAIF), is set to sail an acceleration programme targeting aspiring startup founders and innovators across Southeast Asia: ASEAN Sparks.

Newsletter: Clockenflap Announces Early Bird Tickets and First Wave of Acts, Including Rich Brian, Jacob Collier, Franz Ferdinand, Yoga Lin, Beth Gibbons and Panther Chan

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Clockenflap, Hong Kong’s biggest international outdoor music and arts festival, today announced the release of Early Bird tickets for this year’s event, as well as the first wave of acts confirmed to take the stage at Central Harbourfront from 5 Friday to 7 Sunday  December, 2025.

Newsletter: Harnessing the Power of AI for Startups: Insights from Allan Tan

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Alan is a techno-preneur and AI engineer with a proven track record in developing AI-driven solutions. He is the founder and Chief AI Strategist of Predictive Systems, a company committed to ethical and high-performance AI. Allan’s career includes founding Ideyatech, which was later acquired by Monstar Lab, and mentoring startups through Founder Institute Manila. He is also the creator of the Artificially Intelligent YouTube Channel, where he shares insights on AI’s evolving landscape.

Newsletter: Globe GFiber Prepaid load now available at your suking tindahan

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Good news for Filipino households, GFiber Prepaid load is now available at neighborhood sari-sari stores, making high-speed and dependable prepaid fiber internet more accessible than ever to families across the country.

Newsletter: Experience Cool Tech All Summer with the brand new TechLife Pad Plus 12” for only P9,999

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The TechLife Fam is in for Cool Tech All Summer as TechLife unveils its brand new TechLife Pad Plus 12” for just PHP 9,999. This new tech must-have combines effortless entertainment and productivity in one sleek package—perfect for keeping summer days fun, connected, and refreshingly chill. 

Newsletter: realme Philippines Teases New GT 7 Series with 7000mAh and 120W Combo that Redefines Battery Power

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realme is ready to shake things up again in the tech world with the upcoming release of its newest flagship gaming smartphone, the realme GT 7 Series. Dubbed the “Battery Life Leader,” the realme GT 7 Series features a ground-breaking industry-first 7000mAh and 120W fast-charging, allowing gamers to enjoy more screen time and secure more victories in the battle. 

Newsletter: AECH release hometown-inspired new single "Highlands"

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AECH's new single that stands out as a love letter to their homeland, Antipolo City.

AECH (pronounced “H”), a rising Filipino band mixing country and rock, just dropped a new single called “Highlands.” Released on April 4, in commemoration of its cityhood anniversary, the song is a personal shoutout to their hometown, Antipolo City.

Newsletter: UP Scientists Explore Marine Microbial Genomes from Mabini, Batangas

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By: Eunice Jean C. Patron

Submarine groundwater discharge (SGD) is a process in which groundwater from land seeps into the ocean, transporting freshwater, nutrients, metals, and even pollutants into marine ecosystems. The diverse microbial communities in these SGD sites make them hotspots for biological and chemical activity, playing a crucial role in maintaining ecosystem balance. Studying these microorganisms helps scientists not only understand their impact on marine ecosystems, but also explore their potential applications in medicine and biotechnology.

The Scene Around: Gabi Na Naman Productions' 10th Anniversary

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Author's Note: One of the production outfits I followed and covered for a decade here in the Manila live music scene is Gabi Na Naman Productions, which spurned from the same circuit as that of the once-famous music blog Vandals On The Wall and another event (although more exclusively hip and sophisticated sounding) and community movement The Rest Is Noise.

Transforming themselves from curating sold-out bar shows on both saGuijo and now-defunct Route 196, to mounting monumental shows, like the trio-headlining shows (Secrets and Dama), collaborative music festivals (Linya-Linya Land and Zark's Fest), and other theatrical concerts (Mandiriwa, Tanaw Collective, and Back In Time), Gabi Na Naman – now stylized as GNN Entertainment – continues to produce stellar quality events that deliver nothing but good live music experience, a rock-solid following, and memorable moments that defines timeless; and their decade anniversary just proved that with returning visitor groups Pamungkas and Scrubb headlining the show, along with The Ridleys and Shirebound completing the roster of billed performers there.

More on that story when our friend Dan Labayo covered the event on our behalf last April 26th at the 123 Block in Mandaluyong City. Here's what our guest has to say. 

Newsletter: PNP-ACG, GCash alert public on emerging shoulder surfing, video- and screen-sharing scams

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The Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) and leading finance super app GCash are urging the public to stay vigilant against emerging scams that threaten the safety of digital transactions. These scams—dubbed “Video Sharing,” “Screen Sharing,” and “Shoulder Surfing”—have recently surfaced as among the latest methods used by cybercriminals to gain access to financial accounts.

Newsletter: P.A. Petroleum Resources Inc. opens Caltex Inosluban in Lipa City

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P.A. Petroleum Resources Inc., an affiliate of P.A. Alvarez Properties Development Corporation, proudly marked a new milestone with the grand opening of Caltex Inosluban, located along the New Bypass Road in Barangay Inosluban, Lipa City.

Newsletter: Sleep Token unleashes highly anticipated album Even In Arcadia

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Following a monumental rise that has captivated audiences worldwide, Sleep Token unleashes their highly anticipated new album, Even In Arcadia, available now via RCA Records. Accompanying the release is a visualizer for the title track, “Even In Arcadia,” which stands as a powerful centerpiece of the album, blending soaring instrumentals and poignant lyrics that encapsulate its exploration of transformation and divine reckoning – watch HERE. 

Newsletter: SOLAR & STORAGE LIVE PHILIPPINES 2025 POWERS UP TO DRIVE THE NATION’S CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE

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As the global climate crisis intensifies, the Philippines is stepping up with bold energy ambitions. Solar & Storage Live Philippines 2025 serves as a dynamic platform to showcase cutting-edge solutions, foster dialogue, and drive collaboration across the solar, energy storage and broader clean energy ecosystem.