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10 September 2023

Newsletter: SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT PHILLIPPINES ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH INDIE LABEL OFFSHORE MUSIC

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Manila, Philippines - Sony Music Entertainment (SME) Philippines has formed a strategic partnership with Offshore Music, a Philippine-based indie label known in the country for its cutting-edge artistry and focus on creative integrity.

Newsletter: Madison Beer puts emotional depth on display with new album, Silence Between Songs

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Platinum-selling recording artist, songwriter, and producer Madison Beer has released her highly anticipated sophomore album Silence Between Songs via EPIC Records – listen HERE. Co-producing and co-writing all songs on the 14-track album, Madison worked alongside collaborators including Leroy Clampitt, One Love, Jeremy "Kinetics" Dussolliet, Fred Ball, James Francies, Tim Sommers, Lucy Healey, Harold Eugene Clark, James Roger McGuinn, and Tobias Jesso, Jr.

09 September 2023

Newsletter: Madison Beer releases new single “Spinnin”

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Platinum-selling recording artist, songwriter, and producer Madison Beer has released her new single “Spinnin.” The smooth mid-tempo track features hypnotic guitars that build into a powerful chorus, with Madison’s ethereal vocals bringing life to the contemplative lyrics. The song was co-produced and written by Madison and Leroy Clampitt, with additional writing credits by Tim Sommers and Jeremy “Kinetics” Dussolliet.

Newsletter: September Fever to champion Filipino regional indie music with ‘Music Talks’ and ‘Showcase Festival’ programming

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Taking center stage with an electrifying twist, September Fever returns with a two-day festival that puts a spotlight on the regional independent music scenes in the Philippines.
 

08 September 2023

Newsletter: Seniors in Cebu join PLDT, Smart and PNPh’s Digital Literacy and Mental Health Awareness Training

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PLDT Inc. and its wireless arm Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) have partnered with the local government of Cebu City and Lapu-Lapu City, and Passerelles numériques Philippines (PNPh) in upskilling over 200 senior citizens on basic smartphone usage, internet safety, and mental health awareness.
 

07 September 2023

Newsletter: Affyn unveils game trailer featuring theme song by Warner Music Singapore artiste J.M3

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Affyn has launched the trailer for its upcoming game Buddy Arena, which features the theme song “Pick ‘Em Up”, which is written, co-produced and performed by Warner Music Singapore’s rising artist J.M3 (pronounced as Jamie). 

Newsletter: How to avoid work-from-home scams

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There are lots of websites with tempting offers of quick and easy money working from home. But in reality, they’re likely to be from scammers looking to get gullible users to work for them for free and advertise their “business.” This article from Kaspersky demonstrates the operation principle of several such schemes and gives tips on how to avoid falling victim to them.

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.