Newsletter: BRUNO MAJOR LONG-AWAITED ALBUM ‘COLUMBO’ OUT; ACCOMPANIED BY “THE SHOW MUST GO ON” MUSIC VIDEO; SET TO PERFORM IN BANGKOK, MANILA, SINGAPORE, JAKARTA AND KUALA LUMPUR IN AUGUST

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Bruno Major (Photo Credit: Neil Krug)

Bruno Major unveiled his latest single “The Show Must Go On”. The song is the final offering from his upcoming album 'Columbo' via Harbour Artists & Music / AWAL Recording. Listen to the song here: brunomajor.ffm.to/tsmgo

Those Sleepless Nights in Katipunan (My Lookback to Some of The Gigs at Route 196)

12/24/2021 09:38:14 PM

Sometimes, I used to have this silly, randomly-timed routine of updating my tags and descriptions on my Instagram posts. Because I tried marketing my profile there and hopefully landing photography gigs or anything related. One Saturday in August 2020, I happened to do some of that on one of my photographs featuring no less than Jugs Jugueta of The Itchyworms on that gig at Route 196 in early 2019.

Newsletter: STEPHANIE POETRI RELEASES NEW SINGLE “INVITED” OUT NOW VIA INFINITE THRILLS/88RISING

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“INVITED” : LISTEN

Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Stephanie Poetri continues her musical evolution with the release of her new single, “Invited,” out via Infinite Thrills/88Rising. “Invited” follows Stephanie’s most recent single “Astrologically Illogical,” as well as a U.S. tour supporting Lyn Lapid, which saw Poetri winning over packed rooms across the country. While her music has been known for its soft, ethereal qualities, these new songs showcase her continued growth as a songwriter and see Poetri embracing the power of her voice with a bolder and edgier sound inspired by the indie rock she grew up with. “There weren't a lot of female artists in that world back then,” says Poetri, “so I see myself wanting to fulfill that position, and make songs that have a little bit of edge. I want to put some more femininity into indie rock.” 

Newsletter: Xendit payments infra bridges gaps in digital economy

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Unicorn startup Xendit took the stage at a fintech summit to lead the dialogue on how the Philippine finance industry can accelerate the digital economy—and fast, through building payments infrastructure.

Newsletter: PLDT advocates for holistic, proactive cybersecurity approach

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Leading integrated telco network PLDT Inc (PLDT) is urging businesses to adapt a holistic, end-to-end perspective on cybersecurity that guards against complacency and beefs up people's cybersecurity capabilities, in order to stay resilient. 

Newsletter: Kaspersky reports intensified scamming activity surrounding the new popular social network

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Just one week after its launch on July 5, Threads, the new microblogging app from Meta, has already amassed an impressive 100 million sign-ups. However, as is often the case with popular trends, scammers have wasted no time in capitalizing on its popularity. Kaspersky experts have discovered several deceptive tactics being used by scammers to exploit the app's user base. This involves primarily masquerading as the Threads app to trick users, possibly gaining unauthorized access to their accounts, personal data, and even their finances.

Newsletter: Philippines 5th in SEA with most phishing incidents in 2022

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Recent statistics from Kaspersky showed the Philippines (4,559,288) ranked fifth among countries in Southeast Asia with the most phishing attacks in 2022. Based on the list released by the cybersecurity and digital privacy company, the most targeted in the region were Vietnam (17,847,857), Malaysia (8,267,013), Thailand (6,283,745) and Indonesia (4,931,367). 

Newsletter: British singer-songwriter James Arthur scores another viral hit in Asia with “Car’s Outside”

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British singer-songwriter James Arthur has gone viral in the Philippines with the growing popularity of “Car’s Outside,” an old song off his 2019 album, YOU.

Newsletter: Better With Beer Showcases Hong Kong’s Greatest Craft Breweries and Much More in Spectacular New Two-Day Festival

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Better With Beer is a new festival that showcases the very best of Hong Kong’s buzzing craft brewing scene. Featuring over 150 beers from more than 20 20 breweries and distributors, the two-day event will take place on Friday 15 & Saturday 16 September 2023 at Central Harbourfront, and Early Bird tickets are on sale now priced from HK$400 – including unlimited free-flow beer!

Newsletter: Hot or cold? Kaspersky uncovers new phishing scheme targeting cryptocurrency users worldwide

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Kaspersky has unearthed a phishing campaign targeting cryptocurrency users across the globe. The scheme showcases the ever-evolving tactics used by cybercriminals, reflecting cryptocurrency's increasing appeal. During the spring of 2023 alone, Kaspersky's advanced solutions detected and thwarted over 85,000 scam emails, encompassing both hot and cold wallets. Kaspersky provides an in-depth report revealing the intricacies of these two distinct email attack techniques and enlightening the differences in hot and cold cryptocurrency storage methods.

Newsletter: NEW YORK CITY TOURISM + CONVENTIONS ANNOUNCES START OF RESERVATIONS FOR SUMMER NYC RESTAURANT WEEK 2023

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New York City Tourism + Conventions, the City’s official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for the five boroughs of New York City, announced the start of reservations for NYC Restaurant Week® Summer 2023. NYC Summer Restaurant Week, sponsored by Mastercard, will run from Monday, July 24 to Sunday, August 20, with restaurants offering two-course lunches for $30, $45 or $60, and three-course dinners for $30, $45 or $60 (gratuity not included). 

Newsletter: Dominic Fike drops new album, Sunburn

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Dominic Fike has finally released his sophomore album Sunburn via Columbia Records/Sony Music Entertainment. The album finds him returning to his native Florida, examining the culture and environments in which he was raised that are unique to the Sunshine State. Included in the album's release is the standout track, "Mona Lisa," which Dom created with longtime collaborator Kenny Beats and was also featured in the box office-topping film Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.

Newsletter: Acronis' Mid-Year Cyberthreats Report Reveals 464% Increase in Email Attacks

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Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection, has released the findings of its Mid-Year Cyberthreats Report, From Innovation to Risk: Managing the Implications of AI-driven Cyberattacks. The comprehensive study, based on data captured from more than one million global endpoints, provides insight into the evolving cybersecurity landscape and uncovers the growing utilization of generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems, such as ChatGPT, by cybercriminals to craft malicious content and execute sophisticated attacks.

Newsletter: GNN Pop takes concert-goers on a nostalgia trip with Kyla and Jay R reunion concert

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The highly anticipated show is also co-presented by Cornerstone Entertainment

GNN Pop, a subsidiary of the Manila-based events, PR, and multimedia outfit GNN Entertainment Productions, has recently announced its debut offering for 2023.

Newsletter: Filipino pop-rock outfit NOBITA hits home with soulful new track “Paruparo Na Walang Hanggan”

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Fresh off the success of viral hit “Unang Sayaw,” Filipino pop-rock outfit NOBITA continues to smash out of the gate with another song with commercial potential.