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23 September 2022

Newsletter: Balut vendor, weaver from La Union find hope through Bikes for Livelihood

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Last August 7, Donate A Bike, Save A Job Founder Gretchen Ho, together with the Provincial Government of La Union, PLDT, Smart, and the PLDT-Smart Foundation, turn over bicycles to some residents from La Union.

With one Facebook post, residents of La Union saw a glimpse of hope in the form of bicycles. Sangguniang Panlalawigan Board Member Joy Ortega and Donate A Bike, Save A Job Founder Gretchen Ho partnered with PLDT, Smart, and PLDT-Smart Foundation to bring ‘joyful’ bikes to La Union. 

22 September 2022

Newsletter: MBNEL RELEASES “FADEAWAY”

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The Filipino-American rap artist MBNel has recently released his brand-new single “Fadeaway” via US label EMPIRE (Tyga, Fireboy DML, Tink, Jake Miller, Amber Liu,  Alextbh, Afgan)

20 September 2022

Newsletter: Power Mac Center’s ‘Portraits’ fete eco-conservation, Filipino drag culture

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CELEBRATING IDENTITY, INDIVIDUALITY, AND CREATIVITY. Naia, Precious, and Pura Luka Vega use drag as an avenue to tell their stories and an artistic expression of their statements on issues that matter, especially to the LGBTQIA+ community. Shot on iPhone by Cru Camara.

Apple Premium Reseller Power Mac Center (PMC) is no stranger to celebrating communities with unique stories waiting to be shared. This was the inspiration for “Portraits,” a special visual storytelling series created in collaboration with Filipino photographers showcasing the camera prowess of the iPhone. 

19 September 2022

Newsletter: Malware that steals credentials and credit card details abuses the biggest new games 

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In the first half of 2022, Kaspersky researchers detected increased activity of cybercriminals abusing gamers. The number of users attacked by malicious software, which gathers sensitive data and spreads under the guise of some of the most popular gaming titles, has increased by 13% compared to the first half of 2021. 

18 September 2022

Newsletter: Smart boosts 7-Eleven’s Run 2022 

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Runners are once again invited to get ready to dash at 7-Eleven’s Run 2022, powered by PLDT’s wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart). 

17 September 2022

Newsletter: JACKSON WANG SOPHOMORE ALBUM MAGIC MAN OUT NOW

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Singer, performer and producer Jackson Wang’s sophomore album MAGIC MAN is out today September 9th via TEAM WANG records/88rising Records/Warner Records/RYCE MUSIC GROUP. The album features 10 tracks including the newly released “Blue” and previously released “Blow” and “Cruel,” both of which were described as having “a dark and plodding swagger” by People.

15 September 2022

Newsletter: P-Pop kings SB19 cement their status as an emerging global powerhouse with disco-pop anthem “WYAT”

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Filipino five-member boyband SB19 reaches even greater heights as their new single “WYAT” continues to gain foothold in the Philippines and abroad.

Newsletter: Government, private sector commit to partner for truth, innovation, and progress at PR Con

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Leading public and private sector leaders have actively pledged to anchor their respective communication efforts on truth, innovation, and progress amid a reopening economy at the successfully concluded “The Tipping Point,” the 2022 National Public Relations Congress last September 1 and 2 at The Peninsula Manila, Makati City.

14 September 2022

Newsletter: NICKELBACK ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM GET ROLLIN’ TO BE RELEASED VIA BMG ON NOVEMBER 18TH

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Diamond certified multi-platinum selling Canadian rock band Nickelback officially announced their highly anticipated new album Get Rollin’, releasing November 18th via BMG. Led by brand new single “San Quentin,” which is available today, Nickelback’s newest body of work will be their 10th studio album and first release in five years. Anchored by a heart thumping beat, “San Quentin” is an edgy, rock adventure, teasing the diverse range of sounds and songs to come on Get Rollin’. 

13 September 2022

Newsletter: PLDT, Smart back the return of Cebu's "Pasigarbo sa Sugbo"

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The Philippines’ leading integrated telco company PLDT Inc. and its wireless subsidiary Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) extended full support for the in-person return of the Province of Cebu’s “Pasigarbo sa Sugbo” last August 28, 2022.

12 September 2022

Newsletter: You’ve Got Spam Mail: APAC accounts for a quarter of global malicious emails in 2022

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Spam mails have evolved since the first one was sent back in 1978. Its evolutions span from the techniques, tactics, and the latest trends cybercriminals piggyback on to make it more legitimate-looking and urgent-sounding – an effective formula to prey upon an unsuspecting user.

One of Kaspersky’s elite researchers, Noushin Shabab, probed into the spam threat landscape in Asia Pacific (APAC) this year to answer – what if emails do not get opened?

11 September 2022

Pelikulove's Shout Out Festival is on this September!

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Shout Out Fest, the first-ever and unique multi-arts online festival by Pelikulove, is set to take place this September with help from the National Commission on Culture and the Arts.

10 September 2022

Newsletter: Here's How You Can Protect Yourself from Phishing Attacks

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Whenever you receive an SMS, chat message, or email from an unknown sender, be on guard. Protect yourself from phishing, smishing, and vishing scams and keep your personal details and your money safe. In case you’re not familiar with these scams, here are some important things to know so you won’t fall victim.