Newsletter: Filipino comedy group The KoolPals celebrate five years of awesomeness with a comedy and music fest

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Dilaw, Johnoy Danao, Kween Yasmin and more will be joining the festive fun this summer

Everyone gather 'round and prepare yourselves for the most gut-wrenching, heart-pounding, and ESOPHAGUS-tickling show of the year!

Newsletter: UPD Study Investigates Contaminants of Emerging Concern in Mega Manila Rivers

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By: Maria Alexandra Marmol

Sources of endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDC) contamination of Mega Manila rivers. (Photo credit: Sta. Ana, et al., 2023)

Under the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) project, “Post-Wastewater Treatment Determination of Endocrine Disrupting Compounds for Interventions,” researchers of the UP Diliman College of Science Institute of Chemistry (UPD-CS IC) studied the rivers of Mega Manila and demonstrated the presence of EDCs, or endocrine-disrupting compounds.

Newsletter: Globe redefines rewarding roaming experience for all kinds of travelers with exclusive travel perks

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Globe redefines the roaming experience for its customers by providing not just connectivity but a suite of exclusive perks and deals tailored to the modern traveler's desires.

Newsletter: UP Geologists Discover Evidence of Gas Hydrates in Manila Trench

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By Harvey Sapigao

Gas hydrates are great alternative energy sources, but they could also harm us and the environment.

Bathymetric map of Luzon, including the Manila Trench, the North Luzon Trough (NLT), West Luzon Trough (WLT), Stewart Bank (SB), and Philippine Mobile Belt (PMB). (Photo credit: Maglalang et. al. 2023)

Much like carbonated drinks are water infused with carbon dioxide, gas hydrates are ice mostly infused with methane, a natural gas used as fuel. Gas hydrates are ice-like substances that usually only form beneath the seafloor, where the pressure is high and the temperature is just below the water’s freezing point of 0°C.

Newsletter: Attacks on mobile devices significantly increase in 2023

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In 2023, Kaspersky observed a steady increase in the number of attacks on mobile devices, reaching almost 33.8 million attacks, marking a 50% increase from the previous year's figures. The most prevalent threat to mobile devices was adware, constituting 40.8% of all threats detected.

Newsletter: The Daily Ritual You'll Never Want to Skip for a Healthier and Happier You

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USANA Philippines' Elite Athletes serve as testaments the with the right balance of nutrition and supplements, our bodies can perform at their peak potential.

Everybody dreams of having an active and healthy lifestyle. We all want to live long enough to reach all our goals and not be a burden to our families. However, in a fast-paced society, it is easy to get caught with the demands of our everyday life. Often, we juggle different roles such as that of a child, a parent, a friend, a partner, or even a workmate that require us to manage multiple responsibilities at once. As time passes by, we see our commitment to staying healthy weaken. It’s either we find ourselves making excuses to skip our workout routines, we forget to take our supplements, or we just eat whatever’s readily available without regard to its nutrition. 

Newsletter: Laufey Announces 'BEWITCHED: THE GODDESS EDITION' Coming April 26

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Photo Credit: Gemma Warren 

GRAMMY®-winning Icelandic-Chinese artist, composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Laufey is announcing new music with 'Bewitched: The Goddess Edition', due for release April 26 on AWAL. The expanded edition features four brand-new original songs that Laufey wrote in the wake of finishing her 2023 critically celebrated album 'Bewitched'. The lead single “Goddess” is available now— fans can stream it here: laufey.ffm.to/goddess

Newsletter: STARS COLLIDE ON NEW APL.DE.AP & SANDARA PARK SINGLE ‘2 PROUD’

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Superstars collide as Black Eyed Peas legend APL.DE.AP and 2NE1 K-Pop icon SANDARA PARK join forces on brand new collaboration ‘2 Proud’, out March 8th on all digital streaming platforms. 

Newsletter: Alex Bruce drops empowering anthem “SWOOSH” in time for International Women’s Month

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Filipino rapper Alex Bruce explores themes of resilience, achievement, and empowerment on her new single “SWOOSH,” released via Sony Music Entertainment.

Newsletter: 5x Grammy-Winner PJ Morton releases PLEASE BE GOOD as first single from new album

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On the heels of winning his fifth career GRAMMY® Award recently on his seventh consecutive year of GRAMMY® nominations, PJ Morton’s launch of his career-spanning memoir Saturday Night, Sunday Morning further forecasts what is about to be the award-winning artist’s most prolific and tireless chapter to date. Last February 23rd, he released “Please Be Good,” the first single from a forthcoming album that he made entirely in Africa last fall. Fully written and recorded during a life-changing 30 days he spent traveling the continent, the record features collaborations with dozens of local musicians across South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana and Egypt. Morton describes his time in Africa as “the best trip I’ve ever taken,” which turned into so much more than just about music. He immersed himself in the different cultures and genres that have shaped him, and formed deep connections with the land and people. It became a spiritual journey of self-discovery.

Newsletter: Customers enjoy bigger, more exciting rewards with PLDT, Smart, and Maya at SM Store

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Shoppers can enjoy bigger and more exciting rewards during all of SM Store’s 3-Day Sale schedules in 2024 nationwide from the country’s largest integrated network provider PLDT Inc. (PLDT), the fastest mobile network Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), and the all-in-one money app Maya.

Newsletter: French artist Camille Walala presents 3 major art projects from 21 Mar to 21 Apr First-ever Hong Kong City Sign, artistic maze installation, and solo art exhibition Camille Walala will share her design concepts in person on 20 Mar

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In Hong Kong Arts Month, Harbour City has invited the renowned French artist Camille Walala to create the Colourful Public Art Show “Planet Walala @Harbour City” from 21 March to 21 April. The three major highlights include two large public installations and a solo art exhibition, all interacting with the public in different ways. The first-ever Hong Kong City Sign “Now You See It Now You Don’t” as a brand-new permanent artistic landmark, together with the outdoor artistic maze “A-MAZE”, will be displayed at Ocean Terminal Deck alongside the iconic Victoria Harbour. Meanwhile, Camille will host her first solo art exhibition “Metropolis” at Gallery by the Harbour to showcase the charisma of colours. In addition, Harbour City will organize a series of extensive and thrilling art activations targeting a wide range of audiences throughout the campaign. 

Newsletter: More than half of companies in APAC use AI and IoT in their business processes

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A recent Kaspersky study has revealed that nearly 2 in every 3 (61% and 64%) companies in Asia Pacific (APAC) have implemented Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) in their businesses’ infrastructures. Additionally, 28% and 26% are planning to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) within two years. Business owners must ensure they have the right caliber of cybersecurity solutions to secure them, experts recommend.

Newsletter: PLDT, Smart reinforce mental health well-being of Passerelles Numériques PH’s scholars and faculty

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PLDT Inc. and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) organized a psychological first aid (PFA) training for over 50 scholars and faculty of Passerelles Numériques Philippines (PNPh). The training session was facilitated by millennial psychologist Riyan Portuguez in-person at Smart’s Regional Office in Cebu.

Newsletter: Pharrell Williams and Miley Cyrus team up on new single “Doctor (Work It Out)”

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Pharrell Williams and Miley Cyrus has teamed up for the release of their highly-anticipated new single “Doctor (Work It Out).”