Newsletter: Ena Mori drops “Heartache Generation,” her first single after 2022 album release

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The much-awaited song comes with a one-take video shot entirely using smart glasses

Filipino-Japanese artist Ena Mori continues to break new ground with the release of her new single “Heartache Generation,” out last Friday, March 15, 2024, via Offshore Music and Sony Music Entertainment.

The Best and Worst WrestleMania Moments in the Last 10 Years (Part 1 of 2)

03/21/2024 12:50:34 PM

WrestleMania 33 stage. Photo from AAPLed.com

I have been following professional wrestling (although not in a very religious way) since 2012. I have seen WrestleMania during Holy Tuesday of the said year; and it has been a yearly thing for me to watch the show, be it live, primetime replay, or on-demand. That said, it's fair to say I have watched WrestleMania for 12 consecutive years – and probably going on 13 by April 6-7 (or April 7-8 by the Philippine Standard Time).

Newsletter: How local chocolate producer Kakaw Galleon made business sweeter with PLDT and Smart

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Chocolatier Isagani de Ocampo shares how eBizNovation has helped him expand his brand online.

The famous line from the 1994 hit movie Forrest Gump, “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get” has been true so far for Isagani de Ocampo, owner and chocolatier of Kakaw Galleon.

Newsletter: Spence Lee Unveils Highly Anticipated Album "S.H.O.T.T.A."

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Prepare to immerse yourself in the sonic universe of Spence Lee as he releases his long-awaited album, "S.H.O.T.T.A." This debut project under EarDrummers and 88rising promises to be a mesmerizing journey through the multifaceted world of Spence Lee, offering listeners a glimpse into his soul as both a human being and a multidisciplinary artist. To accompany the new album, Spence also released his new video for “SRT” featuring Slim Jxmmi of Rae Sremmurd.

All-Star Embarrassment

03/20/2024 12:16:18 AM

Photo credits: NBA on Yahoo! Sports

I know, it has been a month since we have seen the 73rd NBA All-Star Game live from nowhere but at the homecourt of the Pacers itself, the Gainsbridge Fieldhouse. 

Wow, seriously? Not even in the larger Lucas Oil Stadium, which they built an LED board court which may look aesthetically appealing but ridiculous at the same time? Boy, that was a bummer. Why bother putting up the side events at the stadium in the first place? That definitely made it look like a disappointing weekend, especially with only 17,251 people able to watch that live.

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.