Newsletter: Kaspersky uncovers scam M4 MacBook Pro offers following influencer review of unreleased model

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As Russian content creator recently posted a video review of an unreleased MacBook Pro model featuring the new M4 chip, it quickly created a buzz across the media and tech communities. Meanwhile, Kaspersky experts have noticed a surge in scamming activity, with fraudsters exploiting the hype by offering fake pre-sales and product testing programs of the unreleased laptop, aiming to steal victims' money and personal data.

Newsletter: Pangalay at Maskara on October 28, 2024 at FEU Auditorium

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The AlunAlun Dance Circle’s (ADC) PANGALAY AT MASKARA returns to the historic Far Eastern University Auditorium on October 28, 2024, at 4:00 PM. 

Newsletter: Ateneo researchers urge regulation of flavored tobacco products

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The Tobacco Control and Governance team of the Ateneo Policy Center recently published a paper entitled “An analysis of flavor descriptors on tobacco products in the Philippines: Regulatory implications and lessons for low- and middle-income countries” in the peer-reviewed journal Globalization and Health.

Tobacco products with flavor descriptors. PHOTO CREDIT: Ateneo Policy Center

Historically, tobacco companies have used flavoring agents to enhance the appeal of tobacco consumption, encourage initiation and experimentation of tobacco use, and sustain tobacco use. However, the Philippines currently does not regulate flavored tobacco products, despite the increasing market shares of flavored tobacco products and novel technologies such as crushable capsules.

Newsletter: Transforming Filipino Kitchens with Bosch Home Appliances

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Bosch Home Appliances and Häfele Philippines Inc. came together for an exciting two-day event that captivated homeowners, designers, and cooking enthusiasts, showcasing the latest innovations that are transforming Filipino kitchens. Held on September 28-29, 2024, at the Bonifacio High Street Amphitheater in BGC, the event highlighted Bosch's cutting-edge kitchen solutions, offering modern design and enhanced functionality.

Newsletter: Just Like A Splendid Love Song: Linya-Linya and Orange & Lemons Collaborate for 25th Anniversary Concert

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Iconic Filipino brands join forces to celebrate music and arts

Filipino clothing brand and content creator Linya-Linya is proud to announce a special collaboration with the legendary Filipino rock band Orange & Lemons for their highly anticipated 25th Anniversary concert, NOW AND THEN: Orange & Lemons 25th Anniversary Concert. The event will be held on October 18, 2024, at 8:00 PM, at the Metrotent Convention Center, Pasig City.

Newsletter: The Bloomfields mark 20th year with the release of psychedelic new single “Get Up”

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The track is written by band members Rocky Collado and Lakan Hila

Ahead of their highly anticipated 20th anniversary show this month, The Bloomfields have dropped “Get Up,” a new single that the band originally wrote in 2019.

Newsletter: Barbie Almalbis tackles her bouts with mental health on “Happy Sad”

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The song serves as the third single off her upcoming fifth album, to be released at the end of the year

Photo by Nina Sandejas

Barbie Almalbis continues to confront her inner struggles by releasing another song that openly addresses them in a musical way, following the release of her previous songs "Desperate Hours" and "Homeostasis."

Newsletter: Documentary on UP Marine Science Institute’s work on plastics wins at Bantog Awards

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By: Eunice Jean Patron

MSI researchers are collecting sediment samples from coastal areas, which will be analyzed in their laboratory to detect the presence of microplastic particles. (Photo credit: Microbial Oceanography Laboratory)

A documentary featuring projects of the University of the Philippines – Diliman College of Science’s Marine Science Institute (UPD-CS MSI) received the Best Science and Technology Investigative Story (Audio-Visual) trophy at the Department of Science and Technology’s 2024 Bantog Awards for Science Communication.

Newsletter: Bangkok-based alt-pop trio KIKI, Drag superstar M1ss Jade So, AXEAN alums Munimuni and CRWN to headline The Rest Is Noise PH’s “Halloween Special”

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The event will take place on October 27, 2024 at Sari-Sari Cocktails in Makati City

The Rest Is Noise PH, an independent production outfit that champions the best of Asian music and strengthens regional and global connections, onstage or in the digital space, will be throwing a Halloween party to cap off a fantastic year in music.

Newsletter: Now Docking: Big Bad Wolf Books Arrives with All the Goods at First Ever GenSan Book Sale!

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Big Bad Wolf Books is finally in town to catch the big fish and further boost its 1M New Reader Mission at the first-ever Big Bad Wolf GenSan Book Sale!  Cooking up exciting activities and serving amazing deals, Big Bad Wolf Books invites the GenSan Wolfies to head over to the Veranza Activity Center, KCC Mall of GenSan, from October 11 to October 26, from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily. 

Newsletter: Hepatitis A in Philippine shellfish is unchecked, scientists warn

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Not much is known about the extent of Hepatitis A virus (HAV) contamination among Philippine communities, according to researchers, prompting an urgent call for further research and monitoring efforts.

Little research has been done on the impact of traditional cooking methods in Philippine households on the survivability of the Hepatitis A virus (HAV). PHOTO CREDIT: Julia Filirovska/Pexels.com  

Scientists from the Ateneo de Manila University, the University of the Philippines, Monash University Malaysia Selangor, and the Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources noted that little is known about how HAV spreads through local communities via commonly-cultivated shellfish such as oysters and mollusks.

Newsletter: TAYLOR SWIFT LEADS MTV EMA NOMINATIONS FOR SECOND YEAR RUNNING

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MTV revealed nominations for the 2024 MTV EMAs. Taylor Swift leads the pack with seven nods, including “Best Artist,” “Best Video,” “Best Pop” and “Biggest Fans.” Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Charli xcx and Sabrina Carpenter all scored five nominations each, appearing in categories such as “Best Song,” “Best Video” and “Best Artist.” Closely following with four nominations each are Ayra Starr, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, LISA, plus first-time nominees Chappell Roan and Tyla.

Newsletter: dwta’s ‘Di Naman is a confessional ode to unrequited love

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The new track marks a subtle shift towards a more pop-oriented sound

Continuing her rise to mainstream acclaim, dwta releases her new single “'Di Naman” via Sony Music Entertainment. 

Newsletter: UP Mathematicians Introduce a Different Approach in Detecting Potential Stock Market Crashes

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By: Harvey Sapigao

The process of Topological Data Analysis. (Photo credit: Riñon et. al. 2024)

A data analysis method that borrows concepts from topology – the so-called “rubber-sheet geometry” – may soon find its way to a stock trader’s toolkit in analyzing market movements. This method, called Topological Data Analysis (TDA), uncovers patterns in large datasets, preparing them for deeper analysis.

Newsletter: PLDT and Smart power 31st National Public Relations Congress

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PLDT and Smart, led by Maxine P. Loyola, PLDT Home AVP and Head of Public Relations and Influencer Management (3rd from left) reaffirmed their commitment to the PRSP through the group’s support to the 31st National PR Congress. Also shown in the photo is Ma. Luisa P. Sebastian, PRSP Internal Auditor (center)

PLDT Inc. and its wireless subsidiary, Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) reaffirm their commitment to the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP) through their support to the recently concluded 31st National Public Relations Congress.