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20 June 2022

Newsletter: PLDT, Smart train future cybersecurity professionals

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Ellen Solosod, Deputy Chief Information Security Officer at PLDT and Smart, (middle, seated) with the interns from Asia Pacific College

PLDT and Smart engage the next generation of cybersecurity professionals in the fight against cyber threats and cybercrime. PLDT and Smart’s Cybersecurity Operations Group (CSOG) trained graduating Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Information Technology students from Asia Pacific College (APC) on cybersecurity under a six-month internship program called the Cyber Warrior Course (CWC).

16 June 2022

Newsletter: STEVE AOKI ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM HiROQUEST OUT SEPTEMBER 16

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June 15, 2022 (Los Angeles, CA) - 2x-Grammy-nominated artist and producer Steve Aoki announces his new full-length album HiROQUEST out September 16, 2022. The highly anticipated record features collaborations with a wide variety of artists in all genres including Taking Back Sunday, Kane Brown, Mod Sun, PnB Rock, Georgia Ku, Bryce Vine, Santa Fe Klan, Lil Xan, Goody Grace, and more. As part of the album release, Aoki is continuing his relationship with MetaZoo Games to create limited edition playing cards available with the purchase of HiROQUEST CDs. The CDs and digital album are available for pre-sale, along with more information on the MetaZoo collaboration at www.HiROQUEST.com.

15 June 2022

Newsletter: PLDT, Smart push for recycling, responsible waste management

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PLDT Inc. and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. further embed recycling and responsible waste management into the companies’ culture. For the second straight year, PLDT and Smart have joined the X-Trash challenge organized by the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) that runs until September 16, 2022.

14 June 2022

Newsletter: Minion Mischief is back in McDonald’s but there’s more in store for families beyond the new Happy Meal collection!

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With 12 new toys in the collection, a new 3-Cheese McNuggets Dip, and fun activities, the whole family must be ready to experience the Minions at a whole new level! 

PHILIPPINES - June 13, 2022 – The world’s favorite little yellow troublemakers are back! This time, to wreak havoc with a young Gru in his 1970’s suburban neighborhood in the Minions: The Rise of Gru film. Coming to Philippine cinemas on June 29, this movie installment shows the lovable Minions Kevin, Stuart, Bob, and their newest comrade Otto go to great lengths to win back Gru when he gets the chance to join “The Vicious Six,” the world’s worst villains. Fans of the franchise will be excited to hear that the Minions are not only returning to the big screen this June, but to McDonald’s stores as well with the launch of the new Minions 2 Happy Meal collection!

13 June 2022

Newsletter: JOJI RELEASES NEW SINGLE “GLIMPSE OF US”; FIRST NEW MUSIC SINCE 2020

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Today, critically lauded artist Joji has released his first new music since his sophomore album, Nectar, came out in 2020. Entitled “Glimpse Of Us,” the stripped-down piano ballad – released by acclaimed music collective 88rising – is a tender and lovelorn remembrance of a past relationship. Anchored by one of the most commanding choruses Joji has ever written and sung, “Glimpse Of Us” is at once new but familiar, showcasing Joji’s incredible vocal range and melancholic delivery. Listen HERE. Watch the video HERE.

Newsletter: STEVE AOKI AND TAKING BACK SUNDAY TEAM UP FOR “JUST US TWO”

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June 10, 2022 (Los Angeles, CA) - 2x-Grammy-nominated artist and producer Steve Aoki teams up with Taking Back Sunday for the new high-octane single “Just Us Two.” 

12 June 2022

Newsletter: PLDT Global celebrates Philippine Independence Day with OFWs in UAE

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The Middle East has always been one of PLDT Global Corporation’s most important markets, with around 2.2 million migrant Filipinos in the region. That is why PLDT Global, the international arm of the Philippines’ largest fully integrated telco network company PLDT Inc., together with Sandbox, Emirates Loves Philippines, Dubai Police and other partners are making the Philippine Independence Day weekend celebration in the United Arab Emirates more special for overseas Filipinos. 
 

11 June 2022

Newsletter: Filipino singer-songwriter/producer raven puts a modern spin on Pinoy-style courtship with new song “Hara”

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After racking up more than 10 million streams with his debut EP Lika Na, rising singer-songwriter/producer raven reimagines traditional ‘harana’ with a modern twist on his new single “Hara”—out today via Sony Music Philippines.

Newsletter: Maluma releases new album, The Love & Sex Tape

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The music video for focus track "Nos Comemos Vivos" with Chencho Corleone is now available!

Global Latin music idol Maluma has just released his new album, The Love & Sex Tape. In The Love & Sex Tape we hear a more urban, street and explicit Maluma, with the essence as well as the beat with which the Colombian star jump-started his outstanding career.

09 June 2022

Newsletter: Biggest Freedom Sale from PLDT Home, Smart, Maya, Cignal at The SM Store

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To celebrate the country’s Independence Day, the Philippines’ largest fully integrated telco network PLDT Inc., its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), and its affiliates Maya and Cignal TV are offering big discounts and exclusive offers at The SM Store from June 10 to 12, 2022. 

08 June 2022

Newsletter: PLDT firms up IoT venture with Packetworx deal

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PLDT ties up with IoT expert Packetworx to accelerate roll out of IoT solutions for enterprise customers. Leading the signing were, from left, PLDT VP and Head for Product Management and DBG Amil Azurin, PLDT VP and Head of Enterprise Innovations and IoT Business Development Melvin Jeffrey Chan, Packetworx CEO Arnold Bagabald, and Packetworx Chief Marketing Officer Raisa Ysaac -Orbon.

The Philippines’ largest, fully integrated telco provider PLDT is advancing its plans in the deployment and adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) as it signs with leading IoT enabler and developer Packetworx for a strategic venture. This partnership will help accelerate the roll out of IoT which would benefit the digital roadmap of businesses, industries, and the local technology landscape.

Newsletter: Beat FOMO and catch your favorite content creators and celebrities on BlogaPlay!

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The digital world offers non-stop entertainment. With just a few clicks, you get to listen, watch, or read everything from content creators, especially the local ones. 

06 June 2022

Newsletter: Filipino-Norwegian singer-songwriter Clinton Kane reminisces on his past with new song “14”

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Clinton Kane has shared “14,” the latest song lifted from his forthcoming debut album due this summer via Columbia Records. The reflective record transports listeners to Clinton’s 14-year-old self and follows his inner monologue as he grows into adulthood. Listen HERE and watch the accompanying official video HERE. 

03 June 2022

Newsletter: NIKI UNVEILS NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO “BEFORE” VIA 88RISING

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[New York, NY - June 3, 2022] – Today, Jakarta-born, LA-based singer-songwriter, and producer NIKI unveils her new single and accompanying video for “Before.” The track is the first single from her forthcoming album Nicole. NIKI first announced the album on her social media pages earlier this week – read more HERE.

Stream/download the track HERE.
Watch the music video HERE.