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10 July 2021

Newsletter: For Goodness Cake: The Story of Sweet Resilience As Told By Conti’s Employees

06/24/2021 09:14:00 AM


Author's Note: Even with the pandemic, Conti's continues to roll. In fact, this bakeshop and restaurant brand continues to be resilient and thrive thru 'pasabuy.' This Bayanihan spirit-driven act prompted Conti's to establish their Delight Shoppers Program.

Read more about this campaign and the story behind it through the press release below.

09 July 2021

Newsletter: Doja Cat exceeds expectations with legacy-turning pop album, Planet Her

07/02/2021 08:44:51 AM




Author's Note: Much to everyone's clamor and after months of anticipation, Doja Cat has released her new album Planet Her.

The new record is set to solidify the global superstar's legacy so far in worldwide pop music, with critics hailing her and this release. This came at the heels of a string of releases and collaborations that took place at the early goings of 2021.

Read more of this news in the press release below.

08 July 2021

Newsletter: Dominic Chin drops stripped-down versions of “clse2u” and hit EP, License To Cry

07/02/2021 08:29:30 AM


Author's Note: Dominic Chin has reimaged one of his works, the emotional cls2u, in a stripped-down version.

The Singaporean singer-songwriter has officially unveiled the new edition of this track through Umami Records, and it featured no less than the Singaporean singer-songwriter Jean Seizure.

Read more of this story in the press release below: 

07 July 2021

Newsletter: Acronis establishes new cyber protection R&D center and partner enablement office in Israel

07/02/2021 08:40:02 AM

Author's Note: Cyber protection brand Acronis has formally opened its new office in Israel.

The new site in Herzliya will be the office for the company's cybersecurity research and development, enabling Acronis partners with local sales, marketing, technical, and educational support, as well as, recruiting and activating new cloud partners, as part of the Acronis Cyber Protection Operations Centers (CPOCs).  

Read more of the news in the press release below.

06 July 2021

Newsletter: New Kaspersky Password Manager: focus on convenience and enhanced password control

07/02/2021 08:11:43 AM

Author's Note: Kaspersky has recently released a revamped version of its password manager program. 

The New Kaspersky Password Manager boasts numerous improvements across its Windows, iOS, and Android platforms, including support for browsers, a more convenient user experience, and even scanning of documents.

Read more in the press release below:

05 July 2021

Newsletter: Escalating work privileges: 64% of employees who argued with the IT department about updates were allowed to use their current versions

07/02/2021 07:37:36 AM


Author's note: Today's workplace seems to be keeping up with today's demands on cybersecurity. Kaspersky reported in their study that how information technology responds well with the demands of updates in their work devices. Nearly two-thirds of staff skip installing updates on certain software or OS at all, following the disputes among over one-fifth of employees with the IT Staff.

All these data statistics and overall reports in this press release below. 

04 July 2021

Newsletter: Almost 9M cryptominers prevented in SEA SMBs in 2020, more than phishing, ransomware combined

07/02/2021 07:46:05 AM



Author's Note: Kaspersky has blocked nine million cases of crypto mining last year. It is more than three times compared to phishing attempts, while over 800 thousand attempts of ransomware. 

More about this report from the global cybersecurity company can be seen in the press release below.

03 July 2021

Newsletter: BPI-Philam encourages protection for OFWs against the global rise of COVID-19 variants

07/02/2021 07:59:27 AM



Author's Note: As COVID-19 cases still rise across the globe, bancassurance leader BPI-Philam is calling overseas Filipino workers to take care of their hard-earned savings which may become a primary tool during these emergency times. 

Read more in the press release below. 

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02 July 2021

Alaala ni PNoy

06/27/2021 01:54:43 PM

Former Pres. Benigno Simeon Aquino IIII. (Photo credits: Britannica)

Ika-3 ng Hunyo 2010. Isang maulan na Miyerkules ng umaga sa kalakhang Maynila. Halos walang tao sa mga tao bandang Balic-Balic at kanto ng Mendiola-Recto-Legarda. Nakatambay sa dormitoryo ng mga kaklase-slash-bakarkada-slash-kasama sa thesis. Habang nagpa-plano para sa mga gagawin sa thesis at tumo-toma ng Emperador, isang balita ang umarangkada sa national media at sa pausbong pa lang na social media — ang panibagong Aquino sa trono o ang may titulo bilang pinakamataas sa sibilyang opisyal o sa pangakalahatan na estado ng Pinas.

01 July 2021

Wovensound teams up with Ihasamic! once again for new single 'End Simulation'

06/21/2021 11:40:07 PM


The duo of Singapore-bassed producer Wovensound and acclaimed hip-hop artist Ihasamic! has done it again!

Known for creating a series of collaborations in recent months, the two artists have taken the art to an entirely new level with their new single End Simulation—out now on all streaming platforms worldwide via Umami Records

29 June 2021

Zelijahn drops new EP, 'Press F To Drop Out'

06/21/2021 11:14:54 PM


Award-winning rapper, songwriter, and producer Zelijah recently dropped his long-awaited debut EP under Sony Music Philippines.

28 June 2021

Newsletter: The Ransom Collective's Leah Halili teases "Fourth of July" release

06/24/2021 03:49:00AM


Author's Note: Leah Halili goes solo with the debut of her single “Fourth of July.”

The 27-year old singer-songwriter, who's also part of the hit and hip indie band called The Ransom Collective, recently released a teaser about this new song that is set for release this coming 4 July 2020. 

Read more below for the full details. 

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