Newsletter: British singer-songwriter James Arthur announces brand-new album, Bitter Sweet Love

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Following his recent return with new tracks ‘Blindside’ & ‘A Year Ago’, James Arthur today announces his fifth, brand new studio album Bitter Sweet Love - out January 26th, 2024 on Columbia Records.

Newsletter: Clockenflap Reveals Headliners and Majority of Lineup for December’s Festival, Including PULP, Joji, Yoasobi, Caroline Polachek, IDLES and More

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Clockenflap, Hong Kong's biggest international outdoor music and arts festival, has a massive lineup drop today for its next event, giving fans their first taste of what they can expect to see at Central Harbourfront from Friday 1 to Sunday 3 December 2023. Following on from its sold-out three-day show in March 2023, the 13th edition of the festival will feature a forward-thinking lineup showcasing a truly distinctive and diverse array of artists. From internationally acclaimed acts to regional and local gems, this lineup promises an unparalleled experience that cannot be found anywhere else in the world.

Newsletter: AI can supplement IT security teams in APAC -Kaspersky expert

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With the Asia Pacific (APAC) lacking a total of 2.1 million cybersecurity professionals as of 2022, Kaspersky expert deep dived into how cybersecurity teams can utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) to boost the current defenses against the fast-evolving threats in the region. 

Newsletter: 88rising marked historical milestone presenting an ensemble performance of global Asian talent on the Padang stage at the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2023 featuring Jackson Wang, NIKI, Rich Brian, XG, BIBI and more

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NIKI (photo credit @nattografi)

88rising, the pioneering music and media company dedicated to amplifying Asian talent and culture, has made history with the momentous 88rising presents at the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2023 on September 15th. The two-hour performance marked the first time that a line-up of artistes from a musical collective performed on the Padang stage at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.  

Newsletter: Kaspersky: Filipino educators, students need basic cybersecurity hygiene to increase resilience online

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In partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd), Kaspersky recently conducted a workshop on basic cyber hygiene for educators from 71 public schools in Valenzuela City to arm them with knowledge to effectively help their students become cyber-resilient.

Cyber-resiliency is the ability to recognize, behave, and bounce back from a cyber threat or cyber incident. 

Newsletter: Shoti makes Cebu proud with viral smash “LDR” topping streaming charts in Southeast Asia

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Filipino singer/producer Shoti is making waves with his crossover hit “LDR” topping various streaming charts in Southeast Asia. The sped-up version of “LDR” alone has been holding its ground in key markets within the region, peaking at Spotify Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia at No. 13, 49, 61, and 147, respectively.

Newsletter: Ponggay Gaston and Nikko Huelgas Share Winning Formula: Secret for Athletic Success

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Ponggay Gaston and Nikko Huelgas, celebrated athletes in their respective sports, are the front-runners of USANA’s #iWill: The Test of Will campaign which aims to challenge the concept of testing one's willpower to create lasting, healthy changes. 

Newsletter: G Chance the Raffle makes dreams come true on G Day 2023

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Globe is bringing Filipinos closer to their dreams with an even bigger G Chance the Raffle this year, marking Globe’s annual 0917 festivities with exciting prizes that will fuel passions, jumpstart businesses and provide digital enablement. 

Newsletter: PLDT, Smart, University of Baguio join hands to promote innovation and engineering excellence

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PLDT and its wireless unit, Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) recently joined the University of Baguio (UB) during its Annual Tripartite Collaboration to further enhance the existing curriculum of programs in the College of Engineering.

Newsletter: Home Buddies Bazaar debuts in October!

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Home Buddies, an esteemed group of Filipino home enthusiasts, celebrates its third anniversary with a bazaar event featuring established and budding local brands in the field of home improvement, décor, and design.

Newsletter: Taiwan’s Outlet Drift and Joanna Wang, South Korea’s ADG7, Japan’s Hitoto Yo and more to headline 2023 World Music Festival @ Taiwan

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The 2023 World Music Festival @ Taiwan expands its portfolio with bigger programming and a more diverse lineup featuring Taiwanese and international music acts.

Newsletter: Kaspersky details how cybercriminals can use AI for APT attacks

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There have been several reports on how humans can trick ChatGPT to write malware, but the possible applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in cyberattacks go beyond scripting malicious software.

Newsletter: Charlie Lim, Linying & Katz release new single ‘Definitely’

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A lilting, melancholic opus for the season, ‘Definitely’ is a three-way collaboration from London-based Singaporean singer-songwriter/producer Charlie Lim, Melbourne producer and electronic artist Katz, and L.A. based Singaporean singer-songwriter Linying. The idea for the song germinated from an impromptu jam when Charlie was visiting his family in Australia and caught up with Katz, an old friend and frequent collaborator. 

Newsletter: Måneskin releases new single “Honey (are u coming)”

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Måneskin has dropped their electrifying new single “Honey (are u coming?).” Erupting with new offerings shortly after the release of the latest, chart-topping album RUSH!, the song is tight with musical vibrancy, showcasing a mighty guitar riff and roaringly persuasive chorus. The band held a livestreamed event at Gazometro, Rome, where they performed three tracks live, including “Honey (are u coming?).”

Newsletter: PLDT, Smart back inaugural Laguna MSME Summit with eBiz Buy Local Bazaar

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PLDT and its wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), together with TikTok Philippines, recently joined the Provincial Government of Laguna, Laguna Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Department of Trade and Industry Provincial Office of Laguna, and Enchanted Kingdom in the first-ever province-wide summit for Micro-, Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs).

Newsletter: Investigating the role of bird perches in reforestation

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Reforesting damaged forests is crucial for fighting climate change and protecting wildlife. One common way to do this is by planting trees, but this can be expensive and labor-intensive. A cheaper and more effective approach is Assisted Natural Regeneration (ANR), which can involve the use of bird perches to attract fruit-eating birds that can help spread tree seeds and speed up the natural regeneration of the forest.

A Philippine green pigeon (Treron axillaris) is seen eating a fig, the seeds of which will be dispersed the next time the bird defecates. Researchers are looking at the potential role of artificial and natural bird perches in this dispersal process towards restoring degraded forests.(Photo credit: Jelaine Lim Gan)

Researchers from the University of the Philippines - Diliman College of Science Institute of Biology (UPD-CS IB), the Norwegian Institute for Nature Research, and the UK’s Newcastle University aim to embark on a systematic review and meta analysis of previous studies and observations to figure out how well artificial and natural perches work in increasing seed dispersal and seedling growth on degraded areas.

Newsletter: JASMINE YEN UNVEILS DYNAMIC DEBUT ALBUM 'tbh'

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19-year-old singer-songwriter, Jasmine Yen unveils her debut album 'tbh' which consists of 8 songs, written in part or entirely by Jasmine. Among these songs, four are fully in English. The album release follows the announcement of her signing to RCA Records Greater China, a division of Sony Music Entertainment (SME) in late July, along with the release of her first single "idk".

Newsletter: Smart ‘Creativity Camp’ inspires artistry, love for sustainability among Mindanao students

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Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) helped welcome students to the school opening activities at the University of Mindanao (UM) and the Ateneo de Zamboanga University (ADZU), with its Smart Creativity Camp. The fun-filled events, run by Smart as part of a broad program to engage young people nationwide, enables students to bring out the artist in them as they learn more about sustainability.

Newsletter: Better With Beer Brings the Curtain Down on Two Days of Craft Brews, Live Music and Eclectic Entertainment

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Better With Beer, Hong Kong’s ultimate craft beer festival, brought the curtain down on two days of world-class brews, great food, live music and entertainment, comedy, outdoor games, and more today following two memorable Saturday sessions at Central Harbourfront. Organised by the team behind Clockenflap in partnership with the Craft Beer Association of Hong Kong, the two-day event featured over 150 beers from more than 20 local breweries and distributors, showcasing the very best of Hong Kong’s buzzing craft brewing scene across three four-hour sessions.

Newsletter: ADOY NEW ALBUM ‘PLEASURES’ OUT NOW

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After two years since the release of 'her', the Korea-based romantic indie pop band ADOY has finally returned with their highly anticipated album, 'PLEASURES', featuring the title single "Love Is". Listen here: https://orcd.co/adoy_pleasures

Newsletter: ISOXO SHARES NEW SINGLE 'SHYPOP' WITH NINAJIRACHI

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Hotly-tipped San Diego DJ / producer and Dancing Astronaut’s “Breakout Artist of the Year 2022” ISOxo returns with his thumping new single ‘SHYPOP’ co-produced with Ninajirachi, out now via 88rising and available on all streaming platforms. LISTEN TO 'SHYPOP' HERE. 

Newsletter: Beyond Einstein: Pinay physicist investigates exotic subatomic particles

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Building on Albert Einstein’s work, a Filipina physicist and an international team of researchers recently discovered that a special class of subatomic particles can be described using concepts from the famous scientist’s Theory of Relativity.

UPD-CS NIP associate professor Dr. Gennevieve Macam and her colleagues are working to understand the behavior of a relatively new subatomic particle called a Weyl fermion. (Photo credit: Dr. Gennevieve Macam)

UP Diliman College of Science National Institute of Physics (UPD-CS NIP) associate professor Dr. Gennevieve Macam and her colleagues were investigating Weyl fermions, exotic subatomic particles that are similar to electrons but have no mass. They found that the behavior of these particles can be understood by adapting Einstein’s ideas on causality.

Causality refers to how one event can directly lead to another event in a cause-and-effect relationship. Einstein took this idea further when he realized that nothing can travel faster than light. This led to the concept of "light cones," which represent all the possible paths that light—or any signal moving at the speed of light—can take from a given event in space and time. Anything inside the light cone of an event could potentially be influenced by that event, while anything outside the light cone cannot be affected by it due to the limitation imposed by the speed of light. The outer boundary of this cone is called the “event horizon.”

Dr. Macam collaborated with Prof. Guoqing Chang of Nanyang Technological University and his team. They found that these concepts, which normally apply to space and time, could also be used to describe the behavior of Weyl fermions in terms of energy and momentum.

“Our work shows how Einstein’s equations can be adapted to describe quantum materials,” Dr. Macam said. “This paves the way to a better understanding of how the strange quantum world and our everyday reality are intertwined.”

Weyl fermions were first theorized by German physicist Hermann Weyl in 1929 but their existence was only proven almost a century later, in 2015. Due to their charged but massless nature, Weyl fermions may have future applications in electronics and computers.

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Newsletter: Clara Benin to stage ‘befriending my tears’ concert this September

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Clara Benin celebrates the release of her sophomore studio album with a major concert happening at the Music Museum on September 22, 2023 (Friday), from 8pm onwards.

Newsletter: Hong Kong’s Ultimate Craft Beer Festival Launches at Central Harbourfront as Better With Beer Kicks Off in Style

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Better With Beer, Hong Kong’s ultimate craft beer festival, opened on Friday with a fun-filled evening of tasty tipples and live entertainment at Central Harbourfront. Attendees had the chance to enjoy over 150 beers from more than 20 local breweries and distributors, as well as a variety of food outlets, outdoor games, live music and entertainment on two stages, and much more.

Newsletter: Empowering Filipino Creators: Globe celebrates 917 GDay with learning opportunities at G Creator Con

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Globe is taking the lead in championing Filipino creativity with the first-ever G Creator Con taking place during the much-anticipated G Day celebration on September 17 at The Globe Tower in Taguig and the BGC Amphitheater. G Day is a month-long celebration that mounts several events aimed at creating rewarding experiences for loyal Globe customers. 

Newsletter: Miley Cyrus releases reflective new single “Used To Be Young”

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Miley Cyrus has released her new song and video, “Used To Be Young” – listen here and watch the video here. In talking about “Used To Be Young,” Miley says, “This song is about honoring who we’ve been, loving who we are and celebrating who we will become. I feel proud when reflecting on my past and optimistic when thinking about the future. I am grateful to my loyal fans who make my dreams a reality daily. I am sincerely thankful for the stability of your steadfast support. This song is for you.” 

Newsletter: One-of-a-kind, life-enabling digital experiences: Globe brings customers closer to their dreams in month-long 917 G Day celebration

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Globe, the mobile leader and top digital solutions provider in the Philippines, redefines customer appreciation with its annual G Day celebration. The telco-turned-techco is thanking its customers for their loyalty by bringing together life-enabling tools and rewards in line with its mission to uplift the lives of Filipinos. 

Newsletter: PLDT, Smart online child protection initiatives lauded in Visayas

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The government continues to recognize the child protection initiatives of PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and its wireless arm Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) aimed at addressing online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC). 

Newsletter: JAIN goes global with her viral smash “Makeba”

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French pop sensation JAIN is the latest addition to the international acts who have experienced resurgence in popularity, thanks to her global hit “Makeba,” which has recently peaked at No. 8 on Spotify’s Viral 50 – Philippines a few weeks ago.

Park & Jams finally happening this September 23!

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After two reschedules off two same rainy weather conditions but on different dates, Docdef Productions and Homonym are all finally set – and hopefully for the better – of its Park & Jams show that will take place later in the month at McKinley Whiskey Park in Taguig City.

Newsletter: Kaspersky cautions parents of 3 major threats to school-age children as classes open

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As classes open this month, Kaspersky reminded Filipino parents to be wary of online dangers that their school-age, internet-using children could be highly vulnerable to. 

Newsletter: Steve Aoki Announces 10th Studio Album HiROQUEST: Double Helix Out November 17 Features Collaborations With Paris Hilton, Akon, Ángela Aguilar, Danna Paola, Galantis, JJ Lin, Greeicy and more

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2x-GRAMMY-nominated artist and producer Steve Aoki announces his 10th studio LP HiROQUEST: Double Helix out November 17, 2023. Featuring collaborations with Paris Hilton, Akon, Ángela Aguilar, Danna Paola, Greeicy, Galantis, JJ Lin, Hayley Kiyoko, Galantis, Timmy Trumpet, and John Martin, the album is an extension of the genre-expanding universe Aoki introduced on 2022’s HiROQUEST: Genesis. Recorded primarily in Las Vegas and Miami, HiROQUEST: Double Helix embraces a sense of nostalgia for the early days of Aoki’s career while also pushing dance music into the future.

Newsletter: SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT PHILLIPPINES ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH INDIE LABEL OFFSHORE MUSIC

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Manila, Philippines - Sony Music Entertainment (SME) Philippines has formed a strategic partnership with Offshore Music, a Philippine-based indie label known in the country for its cutting-edge artistry and focus on creative integrity.

Newsletter: Madison Beer puts emotional depth on display with new album, Silence Between Songs

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Platinum-selling recording artist, songwriter, and producer Madison Beer has released her highly anticipated sophomore album Silence Between Songs via EPIC Records – listen HERE. Co-producing and co-writing all songs on the 14-track album, Madison worked alongside collaborators including Leroy Clampitt, One Love, Jeremy "Kinetics" Dussolliet, Fred Ball, James Francies, Tim Sommers, Lucy Healey, Harold Eugene Clark, James Roger McGuinn, and Tobias Jesso, Jr.

Newsletter: Madison Beer releases new single “Spinnin”

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Platinum-selling recording artist, songwriter, and producer Madison Beer has released her new single “Spinnin.” The smooth mid-tempo track features hypnotic guitars that build into a powerful chorus, with Madison’s ethereal vocals bringing life to the contemplative lyrics. The song was co-produced and written by Madison and Leroy Clampitt, with additional writing credits by Tim Sommers and Jeremy “Kinetics” Dussolliet.

Newsletter: September Fever to champion Filipino regional indie music with ‘Music Talks’ and ‘Showcase Festival’ programming

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Taking center stage with an electrifying twist, September Fever returns with a two-day festival that puts a spotlight on the regional independent music scenes in the Philippines.

 

Newsletter: Seniors in Cebu join PLDT, Smart and PNPh’s Digital Literacy and Mental Health Awareness Training

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PLDT Inc. and its wireless arm Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) have partnered with the local government of Cebu City and Lapu-Lapu City, and Passerelles numériques Philippines (PNPh) in upskilling over 200 senior citizens on basic smartphone usage, internet safety, and mental health awareness.

 

Newsletter: Affyn unveils game trailer featuring theme song by Warner Music Singapore artiste J.M3

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Affyn has launched the trailer for its upcoming game Buddy Arena, which features the theme song “Pick ‘Em Up”, which is written, co-produced and performed by Warner Music Singapore’s rising artist J.M3 (pronounced as Jamie). 

Newsletter: How to avoid work-from-home scams

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There are lots of websites with tempting offers of quick and easy money working from home. But in reality, they’re likely to be from scammers looking to get gullible users to work for them for free and advertise their “business.” This article from Kaspersky demonstrates the operation principle of several such schemes and gives tips on how to avoid falling victim to them.

Newsletter: Cyber Immunity key to secure the future with AI -Kaspersky

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Can AI outsmart humans? Is ChatGPT the beginning of our Doomsday?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool in the field of cybersecurity and beyond. The arrival of ChatGPT in November 2022 triggered debates and conversations on AI, as it showed the tangible effects of this neural network technology and revealed AI’s potential to disrupt industries globally.

Newsletter: Tañon Strait dolphins declining and in peril

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Researchers from the University of the Philippines - Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) are warning that unchecked ecotourism and overfishing are threatening the cetacean biodiversity of the famous and richly diverse Tañon Strait.

A lone spinner dolphin (Stenella longirostris) plies the waters of Tañon Strait. Whereas in previous years one might spot as many as 100 individuals in a single day, only no more than 90 were spotted over a recent four-day survey. (Photo credit: UPD-CS MMRCL)

Newsletter: 3 reasons why your smartphone needs security protection NOW

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When you get a new phone, it’s automatic to look for a protective case to keep it unbreakable despite potential falls. But how about installing a security beyond antivirus to protect all the data you will store in it?

Kaspersky today shares three important reasons why mobile devices also require software protection.

Newsletter: Pinoy rock queens Barbie Almalbis, Kitchie Nadal, Aia de Leon, Acel, Lougee Basabas-Alejandro, and Hannah Romawac release “Talinghaga,” their first single as a group

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After staging a sold-out concert last year at the Solaire Theatre, Pinoy rock queens Barbie Almalbis, Kitchie Nadal, Aia de Leon, Acel, Lougee Basabas-Alejandro, and Hannah Romawac continue their collaborative streak with the release of “Talinghaga,” their first single together as a group.

Newsletter: Knock2 & NGHTMRE Share "One Chance (feat. Marlhy)" Official Video Out now via 88rising

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Newsletter: Clara Benin explores dreamier soundscapes on new album, befriending my tears

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Clara Benin finds the courage to embrace self-acceptance in the face of adversity on her sophomore studio album, befriending my tears—out today via OFFMUTE. The introspective record serves as the follow-up release to 2020’s Fragments, a 5-track EP that maps out different seasons of her life during the pre-pandemic days.