Newsletter: Shoti reflects on Gen Z romance with new track “waiting 4 u (delulu)”

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After gaining traction with his official debut track “LDR,” whose viral activity on TikTok fueled its popularity in Southeast Asia big time, Filipino bedroom pop artist Shoti wastes no time in releasing another slowcore bop that shows another emotional side of him.

Newsletter: The security aspect of employee offboarding

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Offboarded employees often retain access to work information. What are the risks, and how to deal with them?

Newsletter: ASIAN HIP-HOP ROYALTY AWICH RELEASES NEW ALBUM 'THE UNION'

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Japanese hip-hop Queen Awich releases her newest album 'The Union'. This is her latest album since her previous LP 'Queendom' was released on March 4, 2022 and 'United Queens EP' that was released earlier this year, which included an all-female set of featured artists. Fans can listen to 'The Union' here: music.empi.re/theunion

Newsletter: Filipino healthcare workers discover credible overseas jobs through online portal

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Have you ever dreamt of living and working abroad? You're not the only one. The Philippines, renowned for its exceptional educational institutions and medical colleges, consistently produces top-tier healthcare professionals. Every year, hundreds of thousands of licensed Filipino healthcare workers pursue overseas employment, motivated by the prospect of career growth, higher pay, and the opportunity to work with the latest technologies in healthcare. In 2021, the Department of Health (DOH) estimated that 316,000 licensed Filipino nurses migrated overseas, marking a trend that continues to surge as more countries recognize the exceptional skills and qualities of Filipino healthcare workers. Just this year, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) reported that by May 2023, 4,000 nurses had already been deployed abroad, surpassing half of the country’s maximum annual allocation of 7,000. This highlights the increasing global demand for Filipino medical professionals.

Newsletter: ATARASHII GAKKO! RELEASE NEW SONG “TOKYO CALLING” Via 88rising

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Photo Credit: Takeshi Kudo 

Tokyo-based and wildly special four-girl progressive pop-group ATARASHII GAKKO! have returned with their new single “Tokyo Calling,” out today via 88rising. Opening with a doomsday-like alarm that continues as the central beat to the track, the song recognizes the harsh realities of daily life, even in their beloved home city. Although these mundane realities, the group works its way to a triumphant and euphoric chant of “we are marching!” In classic ATARASHII GAKKO! fashion, the track’s chorus is a catchy mantra meant for live audiences to scream back at them. 

Newsletter: Globe’s next-gen leaders delve into AI and humanity at International Design Conference

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Globe’s next generation leaders shared invaluable insights on the blend of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the human experience at the 7th International Design Conference, an event that marked the 50th anniversary of the Design Center of the Philippines. 

Newsletter: DANCE POP ARTIST PARTY PUPILS TEAMS UP WITH BBNO$, MAX AND MILLI FOR NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO “GIRLFRIEND” OUT NOW VIA EASIER SAID WITH COLOUR VISION RECORDS

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Dance pop artist Party Pupils has teamed up with frequent collaborator, the pop artist MAX, as well as viral rapper and songwriter bbno$ and 88rising’s Thai singer and rapper MILLI for the release of new single “Girlfriend” out now via Easier Said in Partnership with Colour Vision Records. In what feels like the dance pop world’s Multiverse of Madness, this motley crew of brilliant artists has crafted the perfect weekend banger to soundtrack your next night out. The music video released alongside the track is a collage of all four artists, drawing inspiration from classic TV shows like The Brady Bunch and The Dating Game. 

Newsletter: The Kid LAROI teams up with Jungkook of BTS and Central Cee for new single “Too Much”

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After a series of internet-breaking teasers, The Kid LAROI unveils his new single and music video “TOO MUCH” with Jung Kook and Central Cee, out via Columbia Records and Sony Music Entertainment.

Newsletter: Champion obstacle course para athletes on what made them #BetterToday

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For Adaptive National Athlete of Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) Kent Tumangan, representing the country in this sport brought back his self-confidence and discipline. The 27-year-old obstacle course racer and dragon boat paddler found his passion in sports after losing a leg to cancer.

Newsletter: AP Bren seizes the MPL Philippines crown to qualify for the M5 World Championship and MPLI!

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The Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League in the Philippines (MPL-PH) Grand Finals saw AP Bren claiming the Season 12 crown! In the grand finale against Blacklist International, The Bees pursued their path to greatness and stung the Codebreakers in a dominating fashion, ending the best-of-seven match with a score of 4:1. 

Newsletter: HILLARI RETURNS WITH "LOYAL", NOW FEATURING FELLOW FILIPINO ARTIST, JOLIANNE

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When the Norwegian-Filipino artist Hillari Alison Conlu decided to fully pursue her music career at the end of 2021, it didn't take long for her to make a mark in the industry. Now, just a year and a half later, she has already performed dozens of concerts in both Norway and Canada, contributed to the soundtrack of the NRK series FLUS, and received praise from the star producer Timbaland.

Newsletter: What to do if someone tries to hack you

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You’ve interacted with scammers or visited a phishing site. What steps should you take to avoid being hacked?

Newsletter: Sony Music Entertainment and SPARK! release an empowering documentary for girls

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(From L to R, Sofia Abrogar of Any Name’s Okay; Hazel Faith; Jennifer Goldstein, Asst. Cultural Affairs Officer, US Embassy in the Philippines; Roslyn Pineda, General Manager, Sony Music Philippines; Diane Romero, Executive Director, J. Amado Araneta Foundation; Maica Teves, Executive Director, SPARK!; Carmen del Prado, Sine Niña Director)

“There is always light,” says 21-year old Irish Miras, as she remembers the trauma she experienced as a child. Her voice is soft, her words strong. “If I could talk to my younger self, I would tell her: ‘We are alive. We are doing okay.’”

Newsletter: MTV POSTPONES EMAs 2023

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Given the volatility of world events, we have decided not to move forward with the 2023 MTV EMAs out of an abundance of caution for the thousands of employees, crew members, artists, fans, and partners who travel from all corners of the world to bring the show to life.    

The MTV EMAs are an annual celebration of global music. As we watch the devastating events in Israel and Gaza continue to unfold, this does not feel like a moment for a global celebration. With thousands of lives already lost, it is a moment of mourning.  

We look forward to hosting the MTV EMAs again in November of 2024.   

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Newsletter: SHANNi marks her official debut as recording artist under Sony Music Entertainment

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Coming from a lineage of musicians with a known history of creative integrity and a strong sense of DIY spirit, SHANNi proves that there’s more to her surname than meets the eye.