The ConQuest Problematic Experience

06/16/2023 04:10:25 PM

It is no secret that ConQuest is one of the biggest annual conventions recently. The weekend-long event, however, was also plagued by criticism attributed to its mishaps from a logistical point of view.

Newsletter: DANCEHALL ARTIST ISHAWNA AND GRAMMY AWARD WINNING ED SHEERAN TEAM UP FOR ‘BRACE IT’ OFFICAL MUSIC VIDEO

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One of the leading voices of a new generation of female dancehall artists, Ishawna, has teamed up with Ed Sheeran for the ‘Brace It’  music video, Ed’s first official dancehall collaboration.

Newsletter: More youth join PLDT, Smart’s mental health awareness campaign

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In celebration of the National Mental Health Awareness Month, PLDT and Smart, through the Better Today program, featured advocates in a conversation episode, including Mark Averilla or “Macoy Dubs”, Riyan Portuguez or “Your Millennial Psychologist”, Ali Sangalang of Linya-Linya, and General Santos Sangguniang Kabataan Federation President John Demdam.

 

Newsletter: Acronis Simplifies Endpoint Security with New EDR Solution

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Acronis, the global leader in cyber protection, announced the general availability of Acronis Advanced Security + Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) for Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud. With new capabilities such as AI-based attack analysis, Acronis EDR reduces complexity and simplifies workflows for a more streamlined operation, making it easier than ever for MSPs and the businesses they serve to deploy comprehensive security and data protection. With more organizations turning to MSPs for their backup and security needs, and with a greater need for simplicity and efficiency, Acronis EDR aims to expand the adoption of advanced security capabilities, helping organizations of all sizes better protect themselves. 

Newsletter: beep™ powers QR payment in LRT1, enhancing commuting experience

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AF Payments, Inc.,  the operator of the beep card, is pleased to announce the successful launch of Maya’s and Light Rail Manila Corporation’s (LRMC) QR payment system in LRT1. This new and convenient payment option—which is enabled by beep’s technology—was warmly received by the train commuters, who can now effortlessly purchase QR codes through their smart phones.

Newsletter: Platinum Duo DVBBS Joins Forces with Grammy-Nominated Jeremih and SK8 for Electronic/Dance and R&B Infused Summer Anthem "Crew Thang." Out Now on Ultra Records

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Canadian brothers DVBBS teams up with Grammy-nominated R&B artist Jeremih and singer-songwriter SK8 for "Crew Thang," a genre-bending collaboration. The track's unique style rides on dynamic melodies and groovy house basslines, all wrapped up with upbeat but velveteen vocals for a perfect balance of sexy and fun. This combination makes for the perfect anthem, launching this year's summer season, making unforgettable memories, and doing your own crew thang on or off the dance floor. It follows DVBBS's "Synergy" with Timmy Trumpet from last month, "Next To You" with Loud Luxury and Kane Brown from February, and the cheeky "SH SH SH (Hit That)" with Wiz Khalifa, Urfavxboyfriend and Goldsoul from the same month, also on Ultra Records. Jeremih recently released "Chose You" with French Montana, and earlier his solo single "Changes" on Def Jam/Universal Music Group. Be on the lookout for an official music video for "Crew Thang," coming out very soon.

The OneRepublic Live Experience

06/16/2023 01:01:56 AM

I initially wrote a portion of this piece last March 2023. But due to a buttload of commitments in over two and a half months, it was a struggle to get back to writing (yup, that includes finishing this piece). I rarely attend large-scale music shows. That said, OneRepublic's live concert at the Big Dome was the first international concert I attended since Mike Shinoda in September 2019.

OneRepublic first came to my consciousness when they hit the Manila Contemporary Hit radio scene with their song with Timbaland (Apologize) in the second half of 2007, or during my first months as a college student. Little did I know that 16 years later, I would take a trip down memory lane.

As someone who rarely goes to arena concerts, seeing Ryan Tedder and the entire crew can be a mind-blowing experience like, "Really, you'll be seeing OneRepublic despite hearing very few tracks from them?"

The Dexcon Experience

06/15/2023 08:59:43 AM

Sometimes, I wonder whether I should be writing something about this event that happened nearly a couple of months ago, or not.

But for all we know, we have missed wrestling viewing parties – and I mean the real thing when people gather up and watch the shows together even if it's just at a sports bar, or any other regular venue. Hell, nothing beats the feeling of hanging around with friends and random people who share the same interest as yours that is pro wrestling. 

Newsletter: UPS PHILIPPINES RENEWS COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY DURING GLOBAL VOLUNTEER MONTH

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As part of the company’s annual Global Volunteer Month activities, employees from UPS teamed up with charitable organizations in Quezon City, Muntinlupa and Cebu to reinforce UPS’s commitment to giving back to the communities it serves around the world. 

The Scene Around: F&D Sessions - SITTI Live at 19 East

06/11/2023  10:27:49 AM

The date was May 31, 2023. A rainy Wednesday afternoon ignited one of the worst traffic situations recently. Hell, it took me four and a half hours from my place in Marikina City to go to a music hall that's approximately 26 kilometers far.

Newsletter: Fra Lippo Lippi’s two-day concert in the Philippines, happening this week!

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Fra Lippo Lippi will be staging a two-day concert this week: The Theatre at Solaire on June 16, 2023, Friday, and the Santa Rosa Sports Complex on June 17, 2023, Saturday.

Newsletter: grentperez RELEASES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED EP 'WHEN WE WERE YOUNGER'

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Once again proving his endless versatility as an artist, rising star grentperez has released his highly anticipated EP ‘When We Were Younger’ and focus track "Stuck On You", out now everywhere via AWAL and Fast Friends. Fans can stream the new track and EP here: grentperez.ffm.to/whenwewereyounger

Newsletter: Filipino newcomer Benj Pangilinan steps into the spotlight with debut single “Love, That’s Rare”

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Benj Pangilinan forges his own path in the music industry as one of Sony Music Entertainment’s newest recording artists in 2023. 

Newsletter: 88RISING X PORSCHE EMPOWER THAI ARTISTS TO ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS

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In celebration of three decades of enduring passion in Thailand, Porsche has announced a partnership with pioneering global music and media company 88rising, to empower aspiring Thai artists to achieve their dreams. The two iconic brands will work together to provide a platform, #DreamsinColours, for up-and-coming Thai artists to showcase their music and embark on a journey to achieve greatness.

Newsletter: STEVE AOKI AND JJ LIN COLLABORATE ON ELECTRIFYING ANTHEM “THE SHOW”

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2x-Grammy nominated, multi-platinum artist, producer and DJ Steve Aoki, has joined forces with chart-topping international sensation JJ Lin to create a stellar new track that energizes and motivates to never give up on the hustle, aptly titled “The Show.” The single is the first release from FLUXGEN, a new partnership between Steve Aoki and 88rising, the pioneering music company representing the best of Asian talent. Supported by the unique identity of 88rising and Steve Aoki, FLUXGEN is a space encouraging invention, experimentation and unexpected sounds working in tandem. Including recorded music, live events and more, this genre-bending space serves as a platform for collaboration. One that challenges the traditional notion of a record label.