Newsletter: UP Diliman Professors Share Scientists’ Procurement Struggles at Senate Hearing

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By Harvey Sapigao

Senate hearing of the revised procurement law (Photo credit: Senate of the Philippines)

College of Science (CS) Dean Giovanni Tapang held up a little white device as he finished his presentation. “This is a ₱150,000 component,” he described. “Isa lang gumagawa nito sa buong mundo, pero ang hirap pilitin sila na magregister sa PhilGEPS,” he continued, referring to the requirement that foreign companies must first register to the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) before they can sell products to local scientists.

Newsletter: Addressing the Philippines' 2024 Threat Landscape: Kaspersky launches KUMA platform

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To help Filipino businesses and organizations stay safe in cyberspace while embracing digitalization, Kaspersky announces today the launch of Kaspersky Unified Monitoring and Analysis Platform (KUMA), its integrated software solution that includes a set of functions for security information and event monitoring and management. 

Newsletter: AltG Records’ Sala tackles societal pressures with debut single “Hi, Tita!”

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OPM band Sala is set to release their debut single AltG Records, “Hi Tita!,” this March 15 on digital platforms worldwide.

Newsletter: Plume releases enchanting debut single “Beautiful”

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AltG Records' newest artist Plume is taking the music scene by storm with the release of his debut single, “Beautiful,” on digital platforms this past March 1. 

Newsletter: Smart ignites youth voice in UP Fair 2024

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Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), the wireless arm of PLDT, lit up the University of the Philippines Diliman’s (UPD) annual UP Fair, a week-long advocacy-led music event with the theme “Paalabin ang tinig”. As platinum sponsor, Smart added spark to ignite the voice of the youth.

Newsletter: LUNADIRA STUNS WITH DEBUT ALBUM 'i'll be alright, right?'

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Photo Credit: Amani Azlin

Malaysian singer-songwriter Lunadira releases her highly-anticipated debut album 'i'll be alright, right?' via TONGTONG Asia. The slow, scintillating reveal of the album's first four singles ("OVERTHINKING" & "GO SLOW", title track "i'll be alright, right?", and "crying over nothing (wah wah)") offered a sneak peek into the artist's labyrinthine emotions, navigating the tumultuous waters of life, love, and self-discovery. Fans can listen to the album here: symphony.to/lunadira/ibar-album

Newsletter: SZA releases 5-track audio bundle for “Saturn”

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Top Dawg Entertainment/RCA Records’ 4x-time Grammy award-winning artist SZA, releases a 5-track audio bundle for “Saturn.”

Newsletter: MGMT RELEASE “DANCING IN BABYLON” FEAT. CHRISTINE AND THE QUEENS

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MGMT has offered a final taste of new music ahead of the Feb. 23 release of their upcoming Mom + Pop album Loss Of Life, in the form of “Dancing in Babylon.” The song and video both feature Christine and the Queens’ Chris, marking the first ever duet on an MGMT album. Listen to “Dancing in Babylon” HERE. Buy/Stream Loss of Life HERE.

Newsletter: Patricia Heart joins all-star roster of Sony Music Entertainment, releases debut single “Kahit Di Ako ang Gusto Mo”

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The track blends confessional songwriting style with a soul-stirring, crossover sound

Filipino singer-songwriter Patricia Heart is ready to captivate the mainstream audience with her authenticity and music talent. The CamSur-based recording artist has recently signed with Sony Music Entertainment, the home to an all-star roster of OPM acts such as Ben&Ben, SB19, Clara Benin, Ace Banzuelo, Denise Julia, O Side Mafia, Demi, and dwta—to name a few.

Newsletter: College of Science Students Voice Out Concerns at the CS-Wide Student Consultation

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By Harvey Sapigao

CS students at the CS-Wide Student Consultation. (Photo credit: Leandro Sampang)

Tight academic calendar schedules, ineffective reading breaks, and slow responses to mental health needs are among the pleas of CS students in the student-led CS-wide consultation held at the National Institute of Physics Auditorium on February 12, 2024.

Newsletter: Justin Timberlake drops new track “Drown”

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New album, Everything I Thought It Was to be released March 15th via RCA Records – pre-order here

Multi-award-winning artist Justin Timberlake releases his new track “Drown” via RCA Records/Sony Music Entertainment.

Newsletter: PREP SHARE NEW SINGLE "GETAWAY" FEATURING THAILAND'S PHUM VIPHURIT

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Photo Credit: Ian Hippolyte

London-based four-piece PREP have released a new single "Getaway" via Bright Antenna Records, featuring an artist their fans in Southeast Asia have been waiting for for a long time – the one and only Phum Viphurit from Thailand. "Getaway" is a track about the conflicting feelings of needing a break from a situation, but knowing you don’t want to leave it behind forever. Fans can listen to the song here: ffm.to/_getaway

Newsletter: SPOTV to Bring Back Major League Baseball (MLB) in Southeast Asia

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Get ready for a home run as SPOTV is finally bringing back Major League Baseball (MLB) to your screens in Southeast Asia after many years of absence.  The new 2024 MLB season will commence next month from March 28 through to the end of September 2024, where SPOTV will broadcast and stream at least five live games a week in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Macau, Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines, through its pay-tv channels (SPOTV, SPOTV 2) and streaming app (SPOTV NOW).

Newsletter: &BEYOND LAUNCHES EXPEDITION YACHT IN GALAPAGOS

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Conservation-led luxury travel company &Beyond has announced the extension of its South America portfolio with the launch of an expedition yacht in the Galapagos Islands. Named the &Beyond Galapagos Explorer, the 38 m (124 ft) yacht will operate on two 7-night routes in the east and west of the famed Galapagos Islands. Boasting just six suites and cabins, the yacht will cater for a maximum of 12 guests, with two expert guides present on each departure. 

Newsletter: dwta and Arthur Miguel reflect on unrequited feelings in collab single “Tahan na”

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The heartfelt tune marks the second time that the two artists have worked together for a project—the first one being a reworked version of the streaming hit “Lihim”

Acclaimed singer-songwriter dwta teams up with chart-topping newcomer Arthur Miguel on “Tahan Na,” out via Sony Music Entertainment.