Newsletter: FILIPINO-AMERICAN HIP-HOP ARTIST MBNEL RELEASES “8 TO INFINITY” TO VISIT THE PHILIPPINES THIS JANUARY

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MBNel has embodied the hunger and hustle of Stockton, California's 8th Street, and shared it with the world. The second-generation Filipino-American artist with nearly 40 music videos on YouTube and over one million views has only broadened through his most courageous release to date, late 2023's 8 To Infinity. The Muddy Boyz/EMPIRE album expands on Nel's melodies, musicality, and vulnerability. Songs like "Tear Drops" and "Restart" show MBNel's star power and his resonance with new global audiences on a project that features artists such as Mozzy, Yung Bleu, and Millyz. "I've been experiencing different things, and I'm telling a different story musically. I feel that I'm going to a new place creatively," Nel admits. He is bringing 8th Street along for the ride. The album also features the focus track “Bag Chasin.”

Newsletter: PLDT Group expands mental health awareness to indigenous communities

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The Ayta women brainstorm for their presentation on a situational role-playing session as part of the Psychological First Aid training.

Pastor Benny Capuno, a tribal leader in Porac, Pampanga, knows all too well the great distress his Ayta community goes through when an earthquake strikes. In April 2019, a 6.1-magnitude earthquake devastated Porac, affecting hundreds and killing 10, five of whom were from the Ayta community. For Capuno, it reminded him and the community of the fragility of life, especially as when the same town was devastated by the 1991 Mount Pinatubo eruption.  It also reminded him of the mental well-being of those who survived.

Newsletter: FORMER KING & PRINCE MEMBERS SHO HIRANO, YUTA JINGUJI AND YUTA KISHI REUNITE AS NUMBER_I WITH NEW SINGLE “GOAT”

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Former members from powerhouse J-pop group, King & Prince, reunite to form a new sensational music group, Number_I. This dynamic trio composed of Sho Hirano, Yuta Jinguji, and Yuta Kishi, is all set to leave their mark on the music industry, and they're doing it in style under the renowned TOBE record label. 

Newsletter: Kaspersky suggests to add sorting your digital clutter to your New Year's resolutions

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This new year, you could have resolved to quit a vice, to learn something new, to manage your finances better and maybe check a couple off your bucket list of places to visit. Cybersecurity company Kaspersky suggests adding another practical and smart resolution to your 2024 list: to protect your precious data by clearing your digital clutter!

Newsletter: PLDT, Smart scale 45M reach for its #BetterToday mental health program

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Sangguniang Panlalawigan of La Union Board Member Joy Ortega shares the goals of the Psychological First Aid Program to encourage them to become first-aid volunteers who will help address the needs of distressed individuals. 

PLDT and Smart forge ahead in leveraging technology to promote sound mental health for all. In 2023, PLDT and Smart recorded a reach of over 45 million for its #BetterToday program, bridging the digital divide, as it creates safe, happy, and inclusive spaces.

Newsletter: Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Esports unveils 2024 Roadmap, MSC to rebrand as Mid-Season Cup

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Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Esports has unveiled its 2024 roadmap, which includes the rebranding of MSC to the Mid Season Cup. First announced in the 2024 esports roadmap video, the Mid-Season Cup was rebranded in line with MOONTON Games' Esports for Everyone vision to promote diversity and inclusivity for more global athletes to have the opportunity to compete in one of the most-watched esports tournaments worldwide. The Mid Season Cup will be held outside Southeast Asia for the first time, with more participating regions, including China, and a larger prize pool. 

Newsletter: GCash further expands global remittance network with PERA HUB

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GCash continues to expand its global remittance network as it partners with Aboitiz retail network brand PERA HUB for cash-in transactions. The country’s leading fintech company has recently announced that PERA HUB partners will now be accessible via the GCash app.

Newsletter: PLDT Group advocates sustainable gifting, championing Visayas and Mindanao communities

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PLDT, Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), and their social outreach arm PLDT-Smart Foundation (PSF) support sustainability, giving out eco-friendly and community-centric donations that contribute to environmental conservation and local development in Visayas and Mindanao.

NEWSLETTER: Quirino promotes mental health awareness through PLDT and Smart’s #BetterToday program

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Around 800 students and government employees join the Mental Health Awareness Summit dubbed as “Better Today Conversations”, which is a collaborative initiative between the Provincial Government of Quirino and PLDT and Smart.

In partnership with PLDT and Smart, the Provincial Government of Quirino recently held a mental health awareness summit with students and government employees from the province of Quirino.  Advocating mental health awareness in communities, PLDT Group featured mental health professionals, including Riyan Portuguez (“Your Millennial Psychologist”), doctor and podcaster Dr. Gia Sison, and popular content creator Macoy Dubs.

Newsletter: Filipino celebrities Sarah Geronimo and Kathryn Bernardo join Tyla’s “Water” wave

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Grammy-nominated R&B sensation Tyla continues to gain traction in the Philippines after two of its biggest celebrities, Sarah Geronimo and Kathryn Bernardo, recently made headlines with their performance of “Water.”

Newsletter: More intense typhoons to come this century, UP study warns

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Warming of sea surface in Asia-Pacific. Redder areas indicate a higher increase in temperature. (Photo credit: Delfino, R.J. et al. Response of damaging Philippines tropical cyclones to a warming climate using the pseudo global warming approach. Clim Dyn 61 (2023): p. 3506.)

The Philippines should brace for potentially stronger and more destructive typhoons due to climate change, warns new research coming out of the University of the Philippines - Diliman College of Science’s  Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology (UPD-CS IESM).

Newsletter: Hong Kong Disneyland teams up with Make-A-Wish, treats critically ill kids to 'Summer Snow Day' at new World of Frozen

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For the first time in forever, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) teamed up with Make-A-Wish® to grant life-changing wishes at the all-new themed land World of Frozen. 

Newsletter: XG Unveils Stunning 4th Single "WINTER WITHOUT YOU"

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Hip Hop/R&B-inspired girl group XG returns with their 4th single “WINTER WITHOUT YOU”, accompanied by a visually stunning official music video. Experience the enchantment on their YouTube channel here.

Newsletter: The official launch of Pilipinas Offshore Wind Energy Resource, Inc. (POWER)

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Newsletter: Tickets prices and tiers for SCRUBB Live in Manila released

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Tickets to SCRUBB: Live in Manila are now available for fans to purchase!