Newsletter: PLDT offers free WiFi devices and data allocation for Odette-hit customers in VisMin

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PLDT Inc. offers additional assistance to customers in Visayas and Mindanao who are affected by the repair of facilities damaged by Super Typhoon Odette, and these copper lines’ subsequent migration or upgrade to fiber. 

Newsletter: McDonald’s PH launches Sonic 2 Happy Meal toys today, with a surprise reveal on April 9

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Watch out for an exciting surprise toy and a #SonicRingRun AR filter to be revealed soon!\

PHILIPPINES - March 30, 2022 – With the highly anticipated sequel to the 2020 Sonic the Hedgehog film arriving in cinemas starting today, fans of the series will be speeding to see Sonic back on the big screen with his friends and rivals. To make the most out of the thrills of life with Sonic— even outside of the movie— McDonald’s is releasing Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Happy Meal!

Newsletter: Smart rewards customers on Mondays and paydays

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PLDT wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) teams up with PayMaya, Shopee, Lazada, and 7-Eleven to make customers’ loading experience more rewarding.  

 

Newsletter: K-Pop group OH MY GIRL drops vibrant sophomore album, Real Love

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7-member Korean pop group OH MY GIRL returns with their new full-length album and lead track “Real Love.” The delightful 10-track release follows Dear OHMYGIRL EP which dropped last May 2021, and their 2019 album, The Fifth Season.

Newsletter: Sharlene San Pedro sprints through borrowed time on pop-rock single “Running”

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Outside of her acting and hosting accolades, Sharlene San Pedro has successfully branched out into a music career, landing a top 10 hit with a cover of Mayonnaise’s “Paraan” in 2016 and dropping her second single “Stars & Caramel Bars” to commercial acclaim in 2017. With the guidance of Mayonnaise’s lead singer and chief songwriter-producer Monty Macalino, the young multimedia star has released songs that balance teen pop with easy-listening sensibilities—a signature sound that she continues to hone and develop through her stint in the music industry for more than five years.

Newsletter: These Filipino women are kicking up a storm in the male-dominated esports industry. Here's how they do it.

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Every year, the world celebrates International Women's Month by commemorating females' social, political, and economic achievements. This year's theme: "We make change work for women," resonates with the call for gender balance in leadership and preparing women to reach their ambitions. 

Newsletter: Clara Benin navigates her journey towards healing on the music video of “blink”

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Filipino singer-songwriter Clara Benin returns with the visual accompaniment to her new single “blink.”

Newsletter: 4th Impact makes a sterling comeback on new single “Here We Go”

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It’s official: 4th Impact is the newest addition to Sony Music Philippines and ShowBT Philippines’ roster of music talents, which include P-Pop kings SB19 and five-member girl group KAIA.

Newsletter: Cambodian Music Superstar VannDa Solidifies his Place as an ASEAN Breakthrough Artist with New Album $KULL 2, New Single Bok Kalo, and Ambitious Tour Plans

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Following the successful release of ‘$KULL THE ALBUM’ in 2020, which has racked up over 300 million streams across all digital streaming platforms, Baramey Production recording artist VannDa has established himself at the top of the Cambodian music world. His release of the transcendent and much lauded “Time to Rise (feat. Master Kong Nay)” in 2021 is currently at a Cambodian record-breaking 86 million views, the chart topping hit having exploded throughout Southeast Asia with its blend of soul-piercing lyricism and Khmer instrumentation mixed with Hip Hop & Drill sounds. VannDa has firmly established himself as Cambodia’s first champion, and today announces his intention to capitalize on this with the two part release of his follow-up album ‘$KULL 2’, which will be released in two parts, with part one arriving on May 20th 2022, and part two to follow at the end of the year. The album’s lead single “Bok Kalo,” with an ambitious music video directed by Baramey standout Juvie Lin was released last Friday, March 18.

Newsletter: BRYAN ADAMS RELEASES NEW ALBUM SO HAPPY IT HURTS

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​Acclaimed singer/songwriter Bryan Adams has released his 15th studio album So Happy It Hurts via BMG - available here. The album is a showcasing of Bryan’s signature style of feel-good rock music. Additionally, Bryan has released the self-produced music video for “Always Have, Always Will” - watch here.

Newsletter: Twitter announces inaugural partnership with COMELEC to promote healthy conversations during the 2022 Philippine General Election

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Manila, 18 March 2022 – The public conversation on Twitter is never more important than during elections. It’s when people come to Twitter for credible information about the elections, to learn about candidates and their platforms, and to engage in healthy civic debate and conversation.

Newsletter: Any Name’s Okay drops summer-themed music video of “Yugto”

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Filipino alternative pop outfit Any Name’s Okay has finally released the music video of “Yugto,” their first official single under Sony Music Philippines.

Newsletter: Smart boosts SM Cyberzone’s Game Fest 2022

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PLDT’s wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is powering the return of SM Cyberzone’s Game Fest this year. 

Newsletter: Superorganism announce new album World Wide Pop, due July 15th

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When the first Superorganism music surfaced in 2017, the group’s in-your-face aesthetic — a post-everything mishmash of psychedelic indie pop and fizzy, funky electronica — quickly began to resonate with the likes of Frank Ocean, Vampire Weekend, Jehnny Beth and Gorillaz as well as finding them legions of fans across the world.  

Newsletter: Milky Chance Throw A Laurel Canyon Rave On New Single “Synchronize”

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Milky Chance — the eclectic German pop duo whose freewheeling, adventurous songs have attracted over 5+ billion streams and multiple Platinum certifications the world over — share their new single “Synchronize” out now. It begins with a strummy, sunny chorus inspired by The Mamas & the Papas before the bottom gives out and it transports listeners to a packed dancefloor, pulsating synths and an insistent backbeat snapping you out of a Californian daydream. It’s the type of idiosyncratic, collagist track that has catapulted Milky Chance to global fame — a sudden left turn that takes you to exactly where you need to be.

Newsletter: Rex Orange County drops new single “Open A Window,” featuring acclaimed rapper Tyler, The Creator

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Rex Orange County shares "OPEN A WINDOW" featuring Tyler, The Creator, the third offering from his brand-new album WHO CARES? The track finds Rex reunited with one of his earliest champions in Tyler, who contributes a verse, marking the first time the two have collaborated since Tyler's 2017 album Flower Boy.

Newsletter: Ace Banzuelo kicks off International Women’s Month with captivating serenade “Babae”

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The Filipino singer-songwriter/producer releases a music video helmed by budding female director Katrina Arciaga

Filipino singer-songwriter/producer Ace Banzuelo continues to carve out a new lane in pop music with the release of “Babae,” an ‘80s inspired track steeped in warm, analog-sounding synths and romantic lyrics.

Newsletter: NYK feat. brb. “OOP! (Dipha Barus Remix)”

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Indonesian phenomenon Dipha Barus brings a special remix of NYK’s track “OOP!” feat brb. to Ultra Records with his unmistakable flair. The originally confident and relaxed track gets a double time kick from this powerhouse right from the start. Tropically zesty and overflowing with classic house style, this track deepens the beat while adding in perfectly layered synths and vocals for a cross genre breakdown. An unforgettable collaboration marked by its hybrid flair that we hope to see more of soon. 

Newsletter: ASHE RELEASES “ANOTHER MAN’S JEANS”

03/08/2022 04:00:13 AM

Author's Note: Critically-acclaimed singer songwriter Ashe has released a new song. Check out the press release below to know the story about Ashe, which aims to follow the success of her debut album Ashlyn.

Let children unbox a summer full of wonders with McDonald’s Happy Meal!

03/08/2022 03:46:02 AM

Author's Note: McDonald's has stepped a gear ahead of their summer campaign with its Happy Meal. Check out the story below on how kids and parents can get a hold of the fastfood chain's Summer Full Of Wonders through their Happy Meal! 

Newsletter: GATTON SONG “WHEN SCARS BECOME ART” BECOMES FASTEST GROWING SONG IN THE PHILIPPINES

03/08/2022 03:29:38 AM

Author's Note: There is a reason why Gatton isn't just another pop star on the rice. His recent work, the song “When Sacrs Become Art” has been climbing the charts in the country. Check out more about this story in the press release below.

Newsletter: BENJAMIN KHENG SAVOURS A PARTING OF THE WAYS IN NEW TRACK WITH SINGER-SONGWRITER BEA LORENZO

03/08/2022 03:06:15 AM

Author's Note: Benjamin Kheng has released a new song hat discusses breakups. Find out how the collaboration between this homegrown artist with fellow Filipino singer-songwriter Bea Lorenzo resulted in a song titled Good For A Time in the press release below.

Newsletter: Andrea Brillantes, Alodia Gosiengfiao, OhmyV33nus break stereotypes with "Tear It Off" campaign

03/08/2022 02:37:54 AM

Author's Note: Mobile Legends has addressed the issues of gender stereotyping that has been a common issue with the Filipino gaming community. Through the Tear It Off campaign, Moonton Games is out tor ip of all common offensive labels that has something to do with female gamers as well as LGBTQ+ players. More of the story of this movement in the press release below.

Newsletter: Coins.ph enables Ronin for more affordable AXS and SLP deposits

03/06/2022 09:47:31 PM

Author's Note: A few days since the formal movement, Coins.PH has announced the integration of the Ronin network in the country's leading crypto and mobile wallet, which in turn, lessens the cost of fees and making fast transactions. More of the story in this press release below.

Newsletter: GLOBAL SUPERSTAR CAMILA CABELLO IS BACK WITH NEW SINGLE “BAM BAM” FEATURING ED SHEERAN

03/05/2022 09:47:31 PM

Author's Note: March 2022 kicked off with a bang as global superstar Camila Cabello has released a blockbusting new single Bam Bam after teaming up with critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran.

Read more of the story in this press release below.

Newsletter: Wet Leg unveil new single “Angelica”

03/03/2022 08:30:24 PM

Author's Note: Ahead of the launching of their debut album, Wet Leg has recently released their new single “Angelica.” Read more of their new musical work in the press release below.