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06 September 2023

Newsletter: Cyber Immunity key to secure the future with AI -Kaspersky

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Can AI outsmart humans? Is ChatGPT the beginning of our Doomsday?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool in the field of cybersecurity and beyond. The arrival of ChatGPT in November 2022 triggered debates and conversations on AI, as it showed the tangible effects of this neural network technology and revealed AI’s potential to disrupt industries globally.

05 September 2023

Newsletter: Tañon Strait dolphins declining and in peril

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Researchers from the University of the Philippines - Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) are warning that unchecked ecotourism and overfishing are threatening the cetacean biodiversity of the famous and richly diverse Tañon Strait.

A lone spinner dolphin (Stenella longirostris) plies the waters of Tañon Strait. Whereas in previous years one might spot as many as 100 individuals in a single day, only no more than 90 were spotted over a recent four-day survey. (Photo credit: UPD-CS MMRCL)

04 September 2023

Newsletter: 3 reasons why your smartphone needs security protection NOW

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When you get a new phone, it’s automatic to look for a protective case to keep it unbreakable despite potential falls. But how about installing a security beyond antivirus to protect all the data you will store in it?

Kaspersky today shares three important reasons why mobile devices also require software protection.

03 September 2023

Newsletter: Pinoy rock queens Barbie Almalbis, Kitchie Nadal, Aia de Leon, Acel, Lougee Basabas-Alejandro, and Hannah Romawac release “Talinghaga,” their first single as a group

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After staging a sold-out concert last year at the Solaire Theatre, Pinoy rock queens Barbie Almalbis, Kitchie Nadal, Aia de Leon, Acel, Lougee Basabas-Alejandro, and Hannah Romawac continue their collaborative streak with the release of “Talinghaga,” their first single together as a group.

01 September 2023

Newsletter: Clara Benin explores dreamier soundscapes on new album, befriending my tears

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Clara Benin finds the courage to embrace self-acceptance in the face of adversity on her sophomore studio album, befriending my tears—out today via OFFMUTE. The introspective record serves as the follow-up release to 2020’s Fragments, a 5-track EP that maps out different seasons of her life during the pre-pandemic days.

31 August 2023

Newsletter: PLDT, Smart, TikTok PH fast-track digital upskilling among local farmers and MSMEs, join 6th Bicol Agri Summit

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PLDT and Smart present 'Buy Local Bazaar' on TikTok Shop under its eBiznovation program



PLDT and Smart, together with TikTok Philippines, backed the 6th Bicol Agri Summit, which gathered Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) based in Camarines Sur and neighboring provinces. 

30 August 2023

Newsletter: Turkish DJ/Producer Mahmut Orhan Announces his New Single ‘Ederlezi’!

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Renowned Turkish-born DJ and producer Mahmut Orhan is once again pushing boundaries with his latest single, ‘Ederlezi’. Following the success of his recent releases, ‘Redemption’ & ‘Cutting Ribbons’, which showcased his venture into the darker side of electronic dance music, Mahmut is now venturing even further, creating a body of work that promises to be both sonically outstanding and accompanied by a unique live show experience.

29 August 2023

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. 

28 August 2023

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. 

27 August 2023

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.

26 August 2023

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.

25 August 2023

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.