Newsletter: Globe-trotting producer and rapper J-Hoon documents life in Hong Kong on sophomore hip-hop album, Noodles II

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Known for his critically acclaimed work as an experimental hip-hop producer and a drummer for iconic Filipino bands Kjwan and Kapatid, Hong Kong-based beatsmith and rapper J-Hoon stages a comeback with the release of his sophomore album, Noodles II.

Newsletter: Manila Improv Festival returns in a bigger stage this September 2023!

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4 days. 14 shows. 70 acts. 12 workshops. Over 15 countries and 300 improvisers. 

Newsletter: PLDT, Smart empower Passerelles numériques PH student-scholars through mental health awareness talks

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Student-scholars of with Passerelles numériques Philippines (PNPh) join the three-part mental health talk series dubbed as “Better Today Conversations”.

PLDT and Smart, through their Better Today program, partnered with Passerelles numériques Philippines (PNPh) to launch a three-part mental health awareness conversations series for the benefit of the student-scholars of PNPh. 

Newsletter: James Arthur showcases grit, emotion and raw edge in new single “Blindside”

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Following his recent return with new music, singer-songwriter James Arthur today serves up a superb offering in new song ‘Blindside’. Watch the Tim Mattia-directed video HERE.

Newsletter: Halle rises above the noise on debut single “Angel”

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Global superstar Halle makes a splash with the release of her debut single “Angel.” Produced by GRAMMY® Award-winning producer, songwriter, and composer Theron “NeffU” Feemster (Michael Jackson, Justin Bieber, Ne-Yo), the track weaves a cinematic soundscape with a R&B groove punctuated by orchestral arrangements. This backdrop highlights her skyscraping range as the powerful, provocative, and passionate lyrics captivate, “Heaven knows your wings can weigh you down, but angels make a way somehow.”  After the widespread conversation around The Little Mermaid, “Angel” offers a reflection on Halle’s commitment to empower and uplift young women around the world, “but if we fall, we fall on clouds.” Listen to the anthemic track HERE. 

Newsletter: Celebrate Power Mac Center’s 29 years with exciting deals

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Hey, Apple fans in the Philippines! Power Mac Center (PMC) marks its 29th anniversary this August and it’s celebrating with a series of musical spectacles and a one-day-only anniversary sale.

Newsletter: Phishing at work: Kaspersky explains fraud trends, how phishing campaign unfolds

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Phishing is a term regularly heard in the news. It’s cybercriminals’ go-to infiltration technique, because it’s simple, and because it works.

Newsletter: Better With Beer, Hong Kong’s Ultimate Craft Beer Festival, Announces Its Full Music Lineup, Entertainment Highlights And More Guest Brewers

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Better With Beer, Hong Kong’s ultimate craft beer festival, gives fans even more reasons to look forward to the two-day event with the announcement of its full music lineup along with a variety of other programme highlights and additional guest brewers. Taking place at Central Harbourfront on Friday 15 and Saturday 16 September 2023, the inaugural edition of the festival, which is organised by the team behind Clockenflap in partnership with the Craft Beer Association of Hong Kong, will feature over 150 beers from more than 20 local breweries and distributors, as well as live music, a wide variety of food outlets, outdoor games, and much more across three four-hour sessions. Early Bird tickets are on sale now priced from HK$400, including unlimited free-flow beer. 

Newsletter: Doja Cat recreates personal paintings in “Paint The Town Red” music video

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GRAMMY award-winning global superstar Doja Cat releases her new single and music video, “Paint The Town Red” today via Kemosabe Records / RCA Records. The music video was directed by Nina McNeely (Miguel / Fergie) and Doja Cat and was shot in Los Angeles, CA. The video is based around three paintings that Doja Cat designed, each one of the scenes in the video is a recreation of the paintings. Last month, Doja Cat painted the single artwork on her Instagram Live as she chatted with fans and previewed her new song. 

Newsletter: STEVE AOKI, KAAZE, AND JOHN MARTIN RELEASE ANTHEMIC SINGLE “WON’T FORGET THIS TIME”

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2x-GRAMMY-nominated artist and producer Steve Aoki and Swedish producer KAAZE team up to soundtrack festival season with their latest collaboration “Won’t Forget This Time,” featuring anthemic vocals sung by John Martin (the voice behind Swedish House Mafia’s hit singles “Save the World” and “Don’t You Worry Child.”) Aoki dropped the big progressive house track during his recent MainStage headline performance at Tomorrowland 2023, where he was joined by KAAZE and John Martin. “Won’t Forget This Time” continues to be a highlight of Aoki’s summer sets as he makes his way across the European festival circuit. 

Newsletter: Kai Buizon delivers on the promise of her debut with new single “Kaibigan Lang”

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Breakout singer-songwriter Kai Buizon reflects on the blurred lines between young romance and friendship in her new single, “Kaibigan Lang”—out today via Sony Music Entertainment.

Newsletter: What makes a messaging app secure?

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We’ve published multiple comparisons of secure messaging apps with end-to-end encryption, shared recommended settings, and described the respective flaws of these apps. But what about folks who want secure messengers but who aren’t exactly tech-savvy? This blogpost is just for them – based as it is on an extensive study and published report entitled What Is Secure? by a group of experts from the agencies Tech Policy Press and Convocation Research and Design.

Newsletter: Sponge Cola finds connection in uncertain times on ninth studio album, Hometown, Part 2

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Filipino alt-rock outfit Sponge Cola has officially dropped their ninth studio album, Hometown, Part 2 via Sony Music Entertainment.

Newsletter: ‘Huwag bibitiw’: UP professor emeritus urges new scientists to shape PHL’s future

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In the face of a future yet to be written, beset by Promethean technologies and an Apolakian climate, one of the country’s foremost Filipino writers calls on a new generation of Filipino scientists to stay grounded—and stand their ground.

UP Diliman Professor Emeritus Dr. Rosario Torres-Yu exhorted UPD-CS’ graduates to remain hopeful but vigilant of the future. (Photo credit: Garcia Photography Services)

“Ihahabilin ko ito nang may pakiusap: huwag sanang magbago ang isip ninyo. Kailangan ng bansa natin ng higit pang maraming scientist,” distinguished writer Dr. Rosario Torres-Yu exhorted the University of the Philippines - Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) graduating class of 2023, noted for having the most number of PhD graduates in the College’s 40-year history. 

The Rundown Slam: WWE SummerSlam 2023

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It's been close to three weeks since the Biggest Party of the Summer took place at the Motor City, and some of my friends would actually say this year's SummerSlam was even bigger than its WrestleMania counterpart.

But did it, really?