Newsletter: Two-peat win of Smart Omega CODM reaps praise, regionals next

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Leading mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is proud of its professional esports team Smart Omega Call of Duty: Mobile (CODM) for bagging the two-peat championship title in the recently concluded Garena Masters Season 3. 

Newsletter: Joji Announces New Album SMITHEREENS; Set for Release November 4th on 88rising Records

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Critically lauded artist Joji announces his new album, entitled SMITHEREENS, set for release on November 4th, 2022 via 88rising. SMITHEREENS – already one of the most anticipated new albums of the year – is the follow-up to Joji’s 2020 sophomore album Nectar and features the worldwide hit single “Glimpse of Us,” which has gone Gold since its release in June 2022.  The song also garnered Joji’s highest-ever Billboard Top 100 chart position at #8 and has over 520 million global streams to date.  Currently sitting at XX on the Top 40 radio chart, “Glimpse of Us” is Joji’s highest charting single at radio to date. . The record has also gone Platinum in both Australia and Canada, while remaining in the top 3 on the Spotify Global and U.S. charts for a month. SMITHEREENS is now available for pre-order.

Ben&Ben drops new song, "The Ones We Once Loved"

08/27/2022 01:13:25 PM

Ben&Ben has dropped another new song, and this stripped-down track depicts a confessional tale that is emotionally impact even in its apparent weightlessness. 

MWF title returns home at Road To Fate this September! Who will be the Next Champion?

08/27/2022 10:51:21 AM

The Philippine wrestling scene has returned, and this September, they would even go bigger as Manila Wrestling Federation (MWF) is set to stage one of the staple annual events at the PETA Theater Center in Quezon City.

Vince McMahon is Wrestling, Whether We Like It or Not

08/01/2022 07:31:24 AM

Vince McMahon (Photo credits: WWE, Wrestling Headlines)

Professional wrestling was just another circus act centuries ago, but it wasn’t until four decades ago when a third generation promoter put the sport on the map, just after enduring a marked decline in its popularity. 

Newsletter: Power Mac Center celebrates 28th anniversary with great big blowout

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Anniversaries always call for celebration, but when it’s the 28th, it has to be great! Apple Premium Reseller Power Mac Center (PMC) is commemorating its anniversary by providing customers opportunities to be the great version of themselves through a collection of inspiring stories, made sweeter by amazing offers on products and services and a chance to win Apple devices and more.

Newsletter: Acronis’ Mid-Year Cyberthreats Report Finds Ransomware is the Number-One Threat to Organizations, Projects Damages to exceed $30 Billion by 2023

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SINGAPORE, August 25, 2022 – Today, Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection, unveiled its mid-year cyberthreats report, conducted by Acronis’ Cyber Protection Operation Centers, to provide an in-depth review of the cyberthreat trends the company’s experts are tracking. The report details how ransomware continues to be the number one threat to large and medium-sized businesses, including government organizations, and underlines how over-complexity in IT and infrastructure leads to increased attacks. Nearly half of all reported breaches during the first half of 2022 involved stolen credentials, which enable phishing and ransomware campaigns. Findings underscore the need for more holistic approaches to cybersecurity.

Newsletter: Filipino alt-rock trio of Mercury tackles the possibilities of boundless love in new song “ENOUGH”

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Filipino alternative soul/rock outfit of Mercury powers through a kind of love that knows no bounds in their new single “ENOUGH,” out today via Sony Music Entertainment. 

Newsletter: ASLOVE RELEASES TECH-HOUSE THE TURTLES REWORK TRACK “ME & U”

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Marking the beginning of his next chapter in the self-defined world of “Hippie House,” Aslove releases the first single, “Me & U,” from his upcoming EP “Get Around” via Helix Records- a tech-house rework of the iconic track "Happy Together" by The Turtles.

Newsletter: Smart powers up Cebu with faster, better, stronger service in new normal

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PLDT Inc.’s wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has culminated its months-long series of Cebu events in Mandaue City which highlighted its newest campaign dubbed “Smart5G Power Up Cebu”--- offering faster, better, stronger services and programs to support retailers and subscribers.

Newsletter: Ben&Ben teases fans with cryptic billboards across Metro Manila

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Cryptic billboards and posters alluding to a new Ben&Ben release have recently appeared in strategic locations all over Metro Manila.

Newsletter: MILLI NEW SINGLE “MIND GAMES” FEATURING JACKSON WANG OUT NOW VIA 88rising

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Following the media frenzy of her track “Mango Sticky Rice,” Thai rapper/singer MILLI is thrilled to release her newest single “Mind Games” featuring fellow labelmate Jackson Wang (88rising). The song, out now, was written by Gallant and produced by Monsters & Strangers (Maroon 5, Camila Cabello, Halsey, Jennifer Lopez, Kanye West) & Stint (MØ, Demi Lovato).

Newsletter: PLDT, Smart empower employees through wellness initiatives

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PLDT and Smart’s Wellness Revolution is an employee engagement program that provides a holistic and sustainable approach on wellness for the two telcos’ over 16,000-strong nationwide workforce.  

Newsletter: Any Name’s Okay navigates the growing pains of adulthood in new EP, Leaving Home

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Filipino alternative pop band Any Names Okay has finally dropped their much-awaited sophomore EP, Leaving Home via Sony Music Philippines. Taking a huge step forward in terms of musical and creative direction, the 6-track release digs deeper into the journey of navigating adulthood and embracing the uncertainty that comes with the process.

Newsletter: Every two in three businesses in SEA are ransomware victims, Kaspersky study finds

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Ever since the infamous Wannacry attack, ransomware has become something of a buzzword within the corporate world, with large attacks on enterprises appearing in headlines month after month. Businesses in Southeast Asia (SEA) are well within the radar of these cybercriminals with three in five (67%) confirming that they have been victims, according to the latest research by Kaspersky.

Newsletter: PLDT, Smart, PSF turn over Bikes for Livelihood in La Union

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PLDT and Smart, together with the PLDT-Smart Foundation (PSF), have partnered with Donate A Bike, Save A Job Founder Gretchen Ho by providing Bikes for Livelihood to the Province of La Union. 

Newsletter: NIKI RELEASES NEW ALBUM NICOLE OUT NOW VIA 88RISING

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Jakarta-born, LA-based singer-songwriter, and producer NIKI unveils her latest album Nicole, out now via 88rising.

Stream/download Nicole HERE.

Newsletter: SB19 announces release of new single “WYAT” and upcoming world tour

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A series of cryptic riddles reveals SB19’s much-anticipated comeback single and upcoming world tour.

The OTJ: The Missing 8 Experience

07/20/2022 09:38:00 AM

There are certain milestones in life which are truly timeless and remarkable – at least, for one’s personal satisfaction. For some, seeing their name published in any publication is already a mark; others who would be featured in a still photograph is another; and for select people, getting credited in a project – be it a full movie, music video, or a TV or radio program – is already like a stamp that can’t be erased from their memory. 

Newsletter: Ben&Ben and Pamungkas team up for the performance video of “Stand By You”

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Filipino nine-piece collective Ben&Ben has recently joined forces with Indonesian singer-songwriter Pamungkas to release a performance video of “Stand By You.” The infectious pop-rock original, which is an English translation of Ben&Ben’s 2022 hit “Paninindigan Kita,” was recorded at SoundCheck Studio in Pasig City last August 5, 2022 (Friday).

Newsletter: Smart boosts SM Cyber Month 2022

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Tech-savvy customers of leading mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) will get to enjoy amazing deals at the SM Cyber Month for the whole month of August 2022. 

Newsletter: CALVIN HARRIS RELEASES NEW ALBUM FUNK WAV BOUNCES VOL. 2 OUT EVERYWHERE NOW

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GRAMMY Award-winning, multi-platinum selling artist and heavyweight producer Calvin Harris has released his highly anticipated sixth studio album, Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2 via Columbia Records. Listen here.

Newsletter: RCBC and RCBC Bankard intensify anti-cybercrime efforts, removes clickable links on all emails, SMS, viber

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The Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) and RCBC Bankard have removed all clickable links in all its communications to clients – including emails or electronic direct mailers (eDM), SMS, and Viber – as part of efforts to intensify drive against anti-cybercrime attacks. 

Newsletter: Ricky Lee Joins Pelikulove’s “Shout Out Festival” as Member of the Board of Directors

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Newly conferred National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts, Ricky Lee, is one of the Board of Directors for the Shout Out Festival happening this September 19–25, 2022.

Newsletter: PLDT ramps up digital channels for customer convenience

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The country’s largest fully integrated telco network PLDT Inc. has recently improved its digital self-service options to empower its customers through technology. PLDT customers now have options to conveniently pay bills, report service issues, track service repair tickets and new service applications, and monitor service interruptions.

Newsletter: ASEAN Music Showcase Festival 2022 unveils all-star Asian multi-genre lineup

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A mix of established and emerging names from Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and India are taking the stage at ASEAN Music Showcase Festival’s first in-person showcase

ASEAN Music Showcase Festival (AMS) is marking its first in-person showcase since its founding in 2020 with an electrifying artist lineup, bringing together some of Asia’s most exciting music acts for its 2022 edition on September 10-11 (Saturday and Sunday) in Singapore.

Newsletter: NIKI UNVEILS LATEST TRACK AND VIDEO “HIGH SCHOOL IN JAKARTA”

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FORTHCOMING ALBUM NICOLE OUT AUGUST 12TH

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[August 5, 2022 – New York, NY] - Today, Jakarta-born, LA-based singer-songwriter, and producer NIKI unveils her new single and accompanying video for “High School in Jakarta.” The track will appear on NIKI’s forthcoming sophomore album Nicole, out next Friday August 12, 2022.

Newsletter: Filipino band Ben&Ben and Indonesian singer-songwriter Pamungkas to work on a two-part music collaboration

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Filipino folk-pop collective Ben&Ben and Indonesian singer-songwriter Pamungkas are teaming up for a two-part music collaboration slated to drop soon.

Newsletter: STELA COLE RELEASES ANTHEMIC NEW SINGLE “RHAPSODY IN PINK” VIA ULTRA RECORDS

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"sultry, feisty, impish, and bold as brass…She has a voice that delivers the goods… but emanates an edge, a femme fatale purr that's chillingly charming" — HuffPost

“[Stela Cole’s] songs have an almost addictive quality” — Refinery29

“Stela Cole is definitely one to watch” — JustJared

"She's equal parts sunshine and gum-drops but isn't afraid to take a few hostages if need be....Cole is going to completely [upend] the music scene" — PopDust\

“Unapologetically punchy pop, with hints of flair and fun.” — Alfitude

Emerging pop singer/songwriter Stela Cole has released her anthemic new single “Rhapsody In Pink” via Ultra Records, a glammed-up and gritty track about knowing your self-worth. An audacious pop-come-hiphop interpolation of George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody In Blue,” the track spotlights Stela’s creativity and versatility, using stunning and confident vocals over glorious bursts of horns, steady claps, and bass-heavy beats.

WATCH THE VISUALIZER FOR “RHAPSODY IN PINK” HERE

Newsletter: WARREN HUE RELEASES DEBUT ALBUM BOY OF THE YEAR

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+ RELEASED ALONGSIDE THE MUSIC VIDEO FOR "IN MY BAG" WITH TOBI LOU

+ WARREN IS GEARING UP FOR HIS FIRST HEADLINE NORTH AMERICAN TOUR THIS FALL

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Jakarta native Warren Hue releases his debut album, BOY OF THE YEAR. BOY OF THE YEAR is a sonically complex body of work, dabbling in both hip hop and electronic music, with sprinkles of pop throughout. The album sees the city of Los Angeles through Warren’s eyes, told through genre-blending sounds and lyrical complexities. It’s his personal account of moving away from Indonesia, pursuing his dreams in music, and the challenging obstacles and vibrant triumphs he experienced being in a new city.

Newsletter: Smart Omega athletes win in school and gaming

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“Puro ka na lang cellphone!”

(“You are always glued to your phone!”)

 

This expression normally conveying exasperation is often uttered by Filipino parents when their children focus more on mobile gaming than on studying. But, for Smart Omega athletes Dean Christian “Raizen” Sumagui, Mery “Meraaay” Vivero and Ronan Arkie “OMG.Rage” Eleria, they have proven that balancing academics and gaming can be done. 

 

Newsletter: Data Safety first. Will developers help Google with this?

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Google has recently launched a new privacy section called Data Safety, and it now appears that another security section – App Permissions – is hidden from users. It seems that moving forward, Google will rely solely on developers and their responsible actions in relation to the Data Safety section. 

In light of the new rule, Kaspersky experts explore possible risks for users and how the situation will change in the future: