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13 February 2023

Newsletter: Shop Safely This 2023: 5 signs your online transaction may be a scam

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The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way Filipinos do shopping. The lockdowns have brought about an increase in online shopping transactions. However, this has also brought about an increase in digital fraud. 

12 February 2023

Newsletter: San Holo “DON’T LOOK DOWN” feat. Lizzy Land

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"DON’T LOOK DOWN is here to remind you that your doubts and negative thoughts are just like clouds passing by. We easily get caught up in the noise of everyday life, myself included. I hope this song can help you keep your head up, and give you the strength to keep going! This song means so much to me and was written from the heart!" -San Holo

Acclaimed Dutch producer, artist, and mental health advocate San Holo releases his poignantly emotional new single “DON’T LOOK DOWN” via Helix Records on January 27. At once melancholy and uplifting, the track stays true to the artist’s quintessential sound, reaching for epic sonic heights while maintaining an intimate and heartfelt level of songcraft.

11 February 2023

Newsletter: PLDT, Smart strengthen Siargao’s community-based mental health program with Psychological First Aid training

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Riyan Portuguez, more popularly known as “Your Millennial Psychologist”, leads the Psychological First Aid training of the volunteer participants from General Luna, Surigao del Norte.

More than a year after Typhoon Odette ravaged the homes of Siargao’s residents, the island has since been on a path towards rehabilitation and recovery. To strengthen the mental health and wellbeing of Siargao residents, the local government of the Municipality of General Luna in Surigao del Norte recently partnered with PLDT and Smart to launch its community-based mental health program through the Psychological First Aid (PFA) training.  
 

10 February 2023

The Rundown Slam: WWE Royal Rumble 2023

02/10/2023 03:50:42 PM

Photo from WWE.Obtained via Bleacher Report

You know, I shouldn't be writing stuff about this monumental wrestling event. Hey, we're almost three weeks removed from the Royal Rumble, so why do we need to milk more on this annual January WWE show which shows the opening salvo on the WrestleMania season?

Newsletter: ULTI-HYPHENATE RAPPER, PRODUCER & ACTOR RICH BRIAN UNVEILS NEW SINGLE & MUSIC VIDEO “SUNDANCE FREESTYLE” VIA 88RISING / WARNER RECORDS

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Coming off the heels of the Sundance premiere of his first-ever feature film, the Justin Chon-directed Jamojaya, Indonesian rapper, singer, and producer Rich Brian releases a new single “Sundance Freestyle” via 88rising / Warner Records with an accompanying music video.

Listen to “Sundance Freestyle” HERE and watch the music video HERE.

09 February 2023

PlayBack: Crazy As Pinoy - Panaginip (Two decades later)

02/09/2023 02:11:11 PM

It's noontime in early 2000s. You are watching Eat Bulaga, the Philippines' long-standing variety show which serves a chopseuy of sorts – from beauty contests Little Miss Philippines to Tee Vee Babe plus Mr. Pogi; from a gut-wrenching fate of Laban O Bawi to an all-gagged up Bulagaan; from just fanboying to the triumvirate of Tito, Vic, and Joey, to its bunch of supporting co-hosts plus being titillated with the emerging Sexbomb Girls.

Newsletter: KAIA brings back the fun in pop music on the performance video of “Turn Up”

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After earning rave reviews for their Y2K-indebted track “Dalawa,” KAIA marks another creative triumph for P-Pop with the release of another banger under Sony Music Entertainment.

08 February 2023

Alay Ni Sheng takes a bow with its final long set show this Saturday

02/08/2023 03:17:07 PM


For nearly a decade, Alay Ni Sheng had been on a roller coaster ride as a punk rock band in the underground music scene. This Saturday, 11 February 2023, they will be holding their curtain call at Jerson's Bar & BBQ in Moonwalk, Parañaque City.

Newsletter: PITBULL JOINS FORCES WITH AYYBO & ERO808, PUTTING HIS SPIN ON NEW HIT SINGLE “HYPNOSIS” FOR LATIN HOUSE REWORK “RIGHT OR WRONG (HYPNOSIS)”

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AYYBO's hit single HYPNOSIS gets a rework from Mr. Worldwide himself, creating the perfect Latin House banger that is RIGHT OR WRONG [HYPNOSIS]. The original has garnered over 5M+ streams to date, peaked #35 on Shazam Global House Chart, 20M+ views across Tiktok usages. The Pitbull version drops just ahead of his 2023 global tour, and will feature wide support across Pitbull's socials (90M in total) & an official video dropping week of release. RIGHT OR WRONG is the latin & dance blend that we needed.

07 February 2023

Newsletter: Clara Benin opens 2023 with the release of When Harry Met Sally-inspired track “different…”

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2022 has been a great year for Clara Benin. Aside from getting featured on a Times Square billboard in New York ahead of the International Women’s Day, the folk darling received two nominations at the recently concluded 8th Wish Music Awards and collaborated with international artists such as British singer-songwriter Lowswimmer. On top of her achievements, Benin also dropped a song called "Affable Dork," which garnered rave reviews for "adopting a jazz-pop approach."