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06 April 2020

OPPO offers warranty extension for repair and replacement services during this quarantine period

04/02/2020 12:30:14 PM



OPPO joins the Filipino nation – and the world as well – in actively combating the COVID-19 pandemic. And as part of this solidarity movement, the global smartphone brand is offering a warranty extension program for all OPPO users and dealers affected by the COVID-19 quarantine period. 

05 April 2020

Kang Daniel showcases his true colors in his new EP, Cyan

04/02/2020 01:00:49 AM

In 2019, Kang Daniel reached massive breakthrough success through the release of his debut EP, and he is set to keep the momentum swinging with a new record. 

04 April 2020

Rewind: WWE WrestleMania 35

04/04/2020 06:46:36 PM

Photo from Twitter, obtained via WrestlingInc.com

In a shocking turn of events, the coronavirus has paralyzed the events business across the globe. Several leagues in the sporting world went into hiatus. Most entertainment productions suspended their filming operations until further notice.  At some point, this gravely affects the world of sports entertainment as World Wrestling Entertainment's annual grand event called WrestleMania still took place this year – despite without having the grandeur presence of the live audience.

MLW to air in North Africa and MidEast via Wataa Fight Channel soon

04/01/2020 11:35:24 PM


Just a week after sealing a deal with Poland, Major League Wrestling has landed another broadcast partnership deal with two major regions: North Africa and the Middle East. 

03 April 2020

Newsletter: What is ‘spouseware’ and why it’s linked to domestic abuse?

03/30/2020 03:34:03 PM

Author's note: Global cybersecurity brand Kaspersky has recently exposed about 380 variants of stalkerware discovered in the past year. Turns out, these legit programs are often used as tools for domestic espionage or to spy on partners, which serves the reason they’re also touted as 'spouseware.'

In this newsletter, the top worldwide security firm discloses the story behind this coined term, and why it has been linked to cases involving domestic abuse.

02 April 2020

Newsletter: A single data breach costs over $1M on-average for businesses in SEA

03/30/2020 01:45:43 PM

Author's note: Some instances will tell you that it takes one small act to define a big cause – and break it, too. Kaspersky has reported that a single data breach would cost a company over a million dollars on average.

This was mainly because of the lack of adequate matters in keeping cyberattacks away from them, such as internal talent, technical knowledge, and the appropriate IT security product/s. Read that and more in this press release below:

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01 April 2020

Newsletter: Data-hungry Stalkerware reads messaging apps and can unlock monitored devices

03/28/2020 08:24:39 PM

Author's note: There's no place to hide. 

Nowadays, anything that hampers our online accounts would trigger paranoid at its worst-possible level. There's also the pitfalls of using the internet for too much, that cybercriminals could hack their way to steal our precious asset – data. 

In this newsletter, Kaspersky tackles the data-hungry stalkerware and the danger it brings. Read them below for more information: 

31 March 2020

Newsletter: MLW inks TV deal with Fight Klub Poland to air FUSION

03/28/2020 07:57:04 PM

Author's note: Major League Wrestling has entered a new partnership deal with a channel in Poland that gives them the exclusive rights to air its flagship show in the said country,

More details on that in the press release below. 

Banking in time of COVID-19 crisis: UnionBank hits the road with its 5G mobile banking van

03/31/2020 05:25:28 PM

UnionBank of the Philippines has stepped up its game in mobile banking in time for the ongoing pandemic era. 

We Got releases debut single "Lihim Na Pagtingin"

03/29/2020 05:35:10 PM



We Got, one of today's newest reggae acts, has released its debut single, “Lihim Na Pagtingin.”

30 March 2020

6CycleMind unleashes collab project with fans

03/28/2020 05:38:29 PM



6CycleMind and Sony Music Philippines teamed up for a collaborative program involving the said musicians and some of their beloved fans.

29 March 2020

Newsletter: Happy New Fear: financial phishing grows by 9.5% during the holiday season

03/28/2020 08:35:00 PM

Author's note: As if the series of terrible news has already put some of us into the state of paranoia, what more if you are a victim of phishing?

Just over three months ago – or during the holiday season of 2019 – cybercriminals prey on online shoppers who deal with their own case of last-minute shopping. Kaspersky has said that several special days saw the rise in malicious activity numbers – coinciding with the usual skyrocketing numbers of sales made during the said days. 

For more information, see the press release below: 

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Childish Gambino's first full-length album is here!

03/28/2020 03:54:25 PM



Donald Glover, popularly known as Childish Gambino, has released his first full-length album under Wolf+Rothstein/RCA Records.

28 March 2020

Newsletter: Major League Wrestling temporarily suspends promoting live events for 45 days due to pandemic

03/28/2020 06:23:04 PM

•MLW live event hiatus to last at least 45 days
•MLW programming to continue Saturday nights on beIN SPORTS and YouTube

Author's note: Wrestling is one of the many fields that are gravely affected by the ongoing onslaught of Coronavirus. Some promotions have suspended their live events, while others went on in empty arena setups.

While the Show of Shows is still pushing through sans live audience, others decided to postpone their upcoming schedule of gatherings. Take the case of Major League Wrestling as an example. 

While their TV show continues to take place, MLW's upcoming events are on hiatus for 1 ½ month, and it began in mid-March and will last til (most likely) May. See this press release below for more information.

OPPO recommends 6 tips on how to keep your smartphone clean and safe

03/28/2020 02:56:02 PM



It has been a turbulent time for everyone as Corona Virus has been on a rampage across the globe. Some countries undergo quarantine and lockdown measures in an attempt to prevent spreading the virus and its potential onslaught. Indeed, today is the best time to be extra careful in keeping your smartphone clean, for it has been getting a lot of exposure in every single day.