The OTJ: The Missing 8 Experience

07/20/2022 09:38:00 AM

There are certain milestones in life which are truly timeless and remarkable – at least, for one’s personal satisfaction. For some, seeing their name published in any publication is already a mark; others who would be featured in a still photograph is another; and for select people, getting credited in a project – be it a full movie, music video, or a TV or radio program – is already like a stamp that can’t be erased from their memory. 

Newsletter: Ben&Ben and Pamungkas team up for the performance video of “Stand By You”

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Filipino nine-piece collective Ben&Ben has recently joined forces with Indonesian singer-songwriter Pamungkas to release a performance video of “Stand By You.” The infectious pop-rock original, which is an English translation of Ben&Ben’s 2022 hit “Paninindigan Kita,” was recorded at SoundCheck Studio in Pasig City last August 5, 2022 (Friday).

Newsletter: Smart boosts SM Cyber Month 2022

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Tech-savvy customers of leading mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) will get to enjoy amazing deals at the SM Cyber Month for the whole month of August 2022. 

Newsletter: CALVIN HARRIS RELEASES NEW ALBUM FUNK WAV BOUNCES VOL. 2 OUT EVERYWHERE NOW

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GRAMMY Award-winning, multi-platinum selling artist and heavyweight producer Calvin Harris has released his highly anticipated sixth studio album, Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2 via Columbia Records. Listen here.

Newsletter: RCBC and RCBC Bankard intensify anti-cybercrime efforts, removes clickable links on all emails, SMS, viber

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The Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) and RCBC Bankard have removed all clickable links in all its communications to clients – including emails or electronic direct mailers (eDM), SMS, and Viber – as part of efforts to intensify drive against anti-cybercrime attacks. 

Newsletter: Ricky Lee Joins Pelikulove’s “Shout Out Festival” as Member of the Board of Directors

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Newly conferred National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts, Ricky Lee, is one of the Board of Directors for the Shout Out Festival happening this September 19–25, 2022.

Newsletter: PLDT ramps up digital channels for customer convenience

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The country’s largest fully integrated telco network PLDT Inc. has recently improved its digital self-service options to empower its customers through technology. PLDT customers now have options to conveniently pay bills, report service issues, track service repair tickets and new service applications, and monitor service interruptions.

Newsletter: ASEAN Music Showcase Festival 2022 unveils all-star Asian multi-genre lineup

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A mix of established and emerging names from Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and India are taking the stage at ASEAN Music Showcase Festival’s first in-person showcase

ASEAN Music Showcase Festival (AMS) is marking its first in-person showcase since its founding in 2020 with an electrifying artist lineup, bringing together some of Asia’s most exciting music acts for its 2022 edition on September 10-11 (Saturday and Sunday) in Singapore.

Newsletter: NIKI UNVEILS LATEST TRACK AND VIDEO “HIGH SCHOOL IN JAKARTA”

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FORTHCOMING ALBUM NICOLE OUT AUGUST 12TH

PRE-ORDER NOW AVAILABLE

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WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

PRE-ORDER NICOLE HERE

[August 5, 2022 – New York, NY] - Today, Jakarta-born, LA-based singer-songwriter, and producer NIKI unveils her new single and accompanying video for “High School in Jakarta.” The track will appear on NIKI’s forthcoming sophomore album Nicole, out next Friday August 12, 2022.

Newsletter: Filipino band Ben&Ben and Indonesian singer-songwriter Pamungkas to work on a two-part music collaboration

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Filipino folk-pop collective Ben&Ben and Indonesian singer-songwriter Pamungkas are teaming up for a two-part music collaboration slated to drop soon.

Newsletter: STELA COLE RELEASES ANTHEMIC NEW SINGLE “RHAPSODY IN PINK” VIA ULTRA RECORDS

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"sultry, feisty, impish, and bold as brass…She has a voice that delivers the goods… but emanates an edge, a femme fatale purr that's chillingly charming" — HuffPost

“[Stela Cole’s] songs have an almost addictive quality” — Refinery29

“Stela Cole is definitely one to watch” — JustJared

"She's equal parts sunshine and gum-drops but isn't afraid to take a few hostages if need be....Cole is going to completely [upend] the music scene" — PopDust\

“Unapologetically punchy pop, with hints of flair and fun.” — Alfitude

Emerging pop singer/songwriter Stela Cole has released her anthemic new single “Rhapsody In Pink” via Ultra Records, a glammed-up and gritty track about knowing your self-worth. An audacious pop-come-hiphop interpolation of George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody In Blue,” the track spotlights Stela’s creativity and versatility, using stunning and confident vocals over glorious bursts of horns, steady claps, and bass-heavy beats.

WATCH THE VISUALIZER FOR “RHAPSODY IN PINK” HERE

Newsletter: WARREN HUE RELEASES DEBUT ALBUM BOY OF THE YEAR

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+ RELEASED ALONGSIDE THE MUSIC VIDEO FOR "IN MY BAG" WITH TOBI LOU

+ WARREN IS GEARING UP FOR HIS FIRST HEADLINE NORTH AMERICAN TOUR THIS FALL

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Jakarta native Warren Hue releases his debut album, BOY OF THE YEAR. BOY OF THE YEAR is a sonically complex body of work, dabbling in both hip hop and electronic music, with sprinkles of pop throughout. The album sees the city of Los Angeles through Warren’s eyes, told through genre-blending sounds and lyrical complexities. It’s his personal account of moving away from Indonesia, pursuing his dreams in music, and the challenging obstacles and vibrant triumphs he experienced being in a new city.

Newsletter: Smart Omega athletes win in school and gaming

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“Puro ka na lang cellphone!”

(“You are always glued to your phone!”)

 

This expression normally conveying exasperation is often uttered by Filipino parents when their children focus more on mobile gaming than on studying. But, for Smart Omega athletes Dean Christian “Raizen” Sumagui, Mery “Meraaay” Vivero and Ronan Arkie “OMG.Rage” Eleria, they have proven that balancing academics and gaming can be done. 

 

Newsletter: Data Safety first. Will developers help Google with this?

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Google has recently launched a new privacy section called Data Safety, and it now appears that another security section – App Permissions – is hidden from users. It seems that moving forward, Google will rely solely on developers and their responsible actions in relation to the Data Safety section. 

In light of the new rule, Kaspersky experts explore possible risks for users and how the situation will change in the future:

Newsletter: K-Pop superstars ATEEZ to make waves with new EP, THE WORLD EP.1 : MOVEMENT’

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Seoul, Korea (July 29^th, 2022) – Billboard charting global K-Pop group, ATEEZ, is ready to make waves once again with the arrival of their new EP ‘THE WORLD EP.1 : MOVEMENT’ today. Following a successful arena tour across U.S. Europe and Japan in 11 cities with a total of 180,000 audiences combined, ATEEZ begins their newest chapter of their ‘THE WORLD’ series. Known for the delivery of their narrative in both their music and visual components, ATEEZ’s ‘THE WORLD EP.1 : MOVEMENT’ revolves around the theme of breaking free from dystopian society that suppresses emotions by awakening people’s passion with their music and movement.