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10 March 2023

Newsletter: Arctic Monkeys and Phoenix Top the Bill on Day One as ​​Clockenflap Returns to Central Harbourfront for Three Days of World-Class Live Music and Arts

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Clockenflap, Hong Kong’s biggest music and arts festival, made its much-anticipated return to Central Harbourfront on Friday, kicking off the sold out, three-day event with a memorable evening of world-class live performances from a diverse array of artists.

09 March 2023

Newsletter: STEVE AOKI SHARES NEW SINGLE “HUNGRY HEART” WITH GALANTIS, FEATURING HAYLEY KIYOKO

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Multi-platinum and Grammy-nominated DJ and producer Steve Aoki releases his new single “Hungry Heart,” alongside Grammy-nominated collaborative project Galantis, and featuring vocals by trailblazing popstar Hayley Kiyoko. Kiyoko penned the exhilarating dance-pop anthem from her own personal experience in a fast-moving romance. After working on the song with Aoki, the two reached out to Galantis to join the collaboration. Combined with Aoki’s iconic sound, Galantis’ catchy beats, and Kiyoko’s vibrant vocals, “Hungry Heart” came together as a trifecta. The music video, conceptualized and directed by Kiyoko, captures an action-packed arcade romance.

08 March 2023

Newsletter: Filipino alt-rock band NOBITA embraces vulnerable side on new single “Kalangitan”

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After outranking international hits with “Ikaw Lang,” Spotify Philippines’ most streamed track of 2022, NOBITA hits another career high with the release of “Kalangitan,” their new single under Sony Music Entertainment.

07 March 2023

Newsletter: "Halu Halo": Ten Short Plays Adapted from Playwrights in the World of Theater

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The FEU Theater Guild (FTG), the longest-running organization in the University-Belt, celebrates its 89th founding anniversary. Known from titular productions such as Usapang X, Confession, Ang Pinakamakisig sa mga Nalunod sa Buong Daigdig, and Kung Paano Maghiwalay and widely regarded of both the Far Eastern University (FEU) and guests.

06 March 2023

Newsletter: ATARASHII GAKKO! RELEASE NEW SONG “THE EDGE” Via 88rising

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Tokyo-based and wildly special four-girl progressive pop-group ATARASHII GAKKO!, are thrilled to release their brand new song, “The Edge,” via 88rising.  A high energy, addictive hyper-pop track matched with a commanding vocal delivery from the group creates this undeniable banger evocative of a song perfect for a superhero movie montage. Click HERE to listen!

05 March 2023

Newsletter: PRODUCER SYN COLE TEAMS UP WITH NOVIA BACHMID FOR UPLIFTING DANCE ANTHEM “WITHOUT IT”

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Ahead of his performance at Ultra Music Festival in Miami this year, Estonian multi-instrumentalist producer Syn Cole releases the lyrical dance single “Without It” featuring artist/songwriter Novia Bachmid via Helix Records.

04 March 2023

Newsletter: Watch sci-fi inspired music video for Rico Blanco’s “Palibot libot”

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Acclaimed singer-songwriter/producer Rico Blanco explores sci-fi themes in the music video of “Palibot libot,” his current single under Sony Music Entertainment.

03 March 2023

Newsletter: Grassroots esports teams play to help feed the hungry, break stigma on mental health

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Who would have thought that a mobile game tournament could be an opportunity to change lives?
 
For GameLab and Redlist, winning the recent GIGA Arena Street League, an esports tournament powered by Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) allowed them not only to showcase their skills in Mobile Legends, but also to extend help to those in need.
 

02 March 2023

Newsletter: PLDT, Smart InnoGen continues legacy of inspiring young innovators in season 3

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PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) continue Innovation Generation’s (InnoGen) legacy of inspiring young generations with its latest season.
 

01 March 2023

Newsletter: Kaspersky launches its XDR platform to combat targeted ransomware in the Philippines

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Kaspersky today unveils its Kaspersky Extended Detection and Response (XDR) platform which aims to mitigate the costly threat of targeted ransomware for businesses in the Philippines. 

Newsletter: Ransomware top menace for enterprises in SEA

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Digital kidnappers are after enterprises in Southeast Asia (SEA). Global cybersecurity company Kaspersky predicts the trend will continue this year and beyond, albeit in more sophisticated and targeted ways.

Newsletter: Kaspersky study reveals basic cybersecurity terms unfamiliar to C-level executives in SEA

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Every fourth business executive in Southeast Asia (SEA) prefers not to flag lack of understanding when discussing cybersecurity issues. A recent Kaspersky study also reveals one in ten C-level managers have never heard of threats such as Botnet, APT and Zero-Day exploit. The same proportion appeared to be unfamiliar with cyber security concepts like DecSecOps, ZeroTrust, SOC and Pentesting.

28 February 2023

Newsletter: CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH CHICAGO HOUSE MUSIC LEGENDS TEN CITY

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Proof that disco evolved rather than died can be heard throughout the discography of house group Ten City. Set apart most obviously by singer Byron Stingily, a powerhouse falsetto between and distinct from inspirations such as Philip Bailey and Sylvester, the Chicago group's recordings epitomize deep house with a basis in gospel and soul, and messages of love and positivity. Teamed with dance music pioneer Marshall Jefferson, Ten City emerged in the late '80s with two of their biggest hits, "Right Back to You" and "That's the Way Love Is," the latter of which topped Billboard's dance/club chart and cracked the Top Ten of the U.K. pop chart. 

27 February 2023

Newsletter: Road to redemption: Smart Omega gears up for MPL Season 11

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Smart Omega, the professional esports team backed by Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), is gearing up for the upcoming Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League, the biggest mobile games competition in Southeast Asia.

26 February 2023

Newsletter: Ace Banzuelo drops catchy, upbeat banger “Tadhana”

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After topping the charts last year with his hit single “Muli,” Filipino singer-songwriter/producer Ace Banzuelo continues his winning streak with the release of his 2023 single “Tadhana”—out on Friday, February 17 via Sony Music Entertainment.