Newsletter: Kaspersky shares cybersecurity tips for a peaceful getaway during the holy week

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As the holiday season approaches, the urge to unwind and kick back is natural. And it's all too common for people to let their guard down completely when connecting to the Internet too– but shouldn’t.

Newsletter: SB19’s Josh Cullen and breakthrough rapper Al James join forces in “Yoko Na”

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P-Pop star Josh Cullen and prolific rapper Al James come together in “Yoko Na,” their collaborative new single released under Sony Music Entertainment.

Newsletter: Kaspersky supports INTERPOL-coordinated action to disrupt Grandoreiro malware operation

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Kaspersky has assisted an INTERPOL-coordinated action, which has led to Brazilian authorities arresting five administrators behind a Grandoreiro banking trojan operation. According to conservative estimates, the banking trojan operators are believed to have defrauded victims of more than 3.5 million euros (more than PHP 214 million).

Newsletter: PORTER ROBINSON DEBUTS BRACING NEW SINGLE AND MUSIC VIDEO “CHEERLEADER”

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Grammy-nominated artist Porter Robinson returns with new single and music video, “Cheerleader.” Video directed by Hugh Mulhern (winner, 2023 UKMVA Best New Director) and creative-directed by Bradley & Pablo (Harry Styles, Dua Lipa, Rosalía) (via Mom+Pop)—watch it here. The action packed music video is an outburst of vibrancy and emotion scene after scene, and presents Porter front-and-center, realizing his truest, most gripping performance to date. 

 

Newsletter: ATARASHII GAKKO! Announce 1st Ever Headline World Tour Pt. I

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Japan based vocal and dance powerhouse ATARASHII GAKKO! are set to go global with the announcement of their first ever headline tour across the UK/EU and Asia, with more dates to be announced.   Tickets will be on sale at 10am local on 22nd March at atarashiigakko.com.

Newsletter: Power Mac Center empowers Filipino business owners at ‘Techpreneur’ festival

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Power Mac Center, the premier Apple partner in the Philippines, recently completed the first leg of Techpreneur, a three-day event tailored for small and medium-sized business (SMB) owners.

The Gigs: Where To Catch Your Favorite OPM Bands (v. 2024, Part 1 of 2)

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I first wrote The Gigs as part of the music issue of the Philippine Panorama (Yes, the Sunday magazine of Manila Bulletin) back in February 2018, wherein I featured some of the places which houses live music scene. Add to that is how and why online is also the place to be if one looks for sources of new music.

Fast-forward to 2024: It has been two years since the time the Manila gig scene resurfaced for good. The months of February and March were the times when music events had its full-blown resurrection for good after being halted by another wave of community quarantine at the start of the year 2022. Some of us have to understand that this was an era of a convergence of the new normal and returning norms as some of our beloved venues closed, a bunch of personalities we know passed away (be it due to COVID or not), and everything noisy has mostly been made virtually. As we know it, the shutdown has put us in uncertainty; but eventually, we found our way back to hum tunes with our voices and instruments. 

In 2022, we may have been walloping over the closure of Upperhouse, Conspiracy Garden Cafe and Route 196 (along with other shops and restaurants in various business fields that we didn't have chances to bade farewell), but new houses emerged to serve live music and all the merrymaking we barely missed that two-year stretch. Not to mention, other names which probably rang the bell, also made their respective returns (NOKAL, 123 Block and 12 Monkeys, to name a couple of them) – although, in different locations. 

Add to that are the reopening of the venues that remained alive and kicking up to this day like saGuijo, Mow's, Social House, 19 East, and The 70's Bistro – but we'll talk more of that later on as we now take a look at some of the newest places to hang around and watch live our favorite music bands rock the night away.

Newsletter: Genteel Home ushers in a new era of Filipino furnishings, unveils Heart Evangelista as newest brand ambassador.

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Genteel Home, one of the country’s leading manufacturers of bespoke furniture, is on a mission to help uplift the Philippines’ home furnishing industry and put the spotlight on the exceptional talent and ingenuity of Filipino craftsmen. To pave the way, they've partnered with Heart Evangelista, the country’s top international fashion and style icon.

Newsletter: Angkas Wins Hearts with Hilarious App Upgrade Announcement

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Angkas, the popular motorcycle taxi app, took a unique approach to promoting their latest upgrade – a video advertisement packed with humor and heart. Released on March 9th, the video features CEO George Royeca in a starring role, and it's quickly gaining positive buzz online.

Newsletter: UK Recognizes UP Scientists’ Contributions to Philippine Research and Development

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By Harvey Sapigao

Students using VISSER, a portable learning device CS Dean Giovanni Tapang helped commercialize (Photo credit: making.technology)

Pamela Louise Tolentino of UP Diliman College of Science National Institute of Geological Sciences (UPD-CS NIGS) and CS Dean Giovanni Tapang are among the Filipino scientists highlighted by the UK in their decadal recap of joint scientific achievements with the Philippines.

Newsletter: SEA 2023: Cybercriminals clog business networks with financial phishing

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In 2023, Kaspersky anti-phishing technologies detected nearly 500,000 attempts to follow a phishing link on businesses’ devices in Southeast Asia (SEA). Interestingly, this number only refers to phishing links related to finance matters – e-commerce, banking, and payment systems.

Newsletter: Justin Timberlake releases sixth studio album, Everything I Thought I Was

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Multi-award-winning artist Justin Timberlake has released his new sixth studio album, Everything I Thought It Was via RCA Records and Sony Music Entertainment. In addition, Justin Timberlake will be dropping the official music video for his new track off the album, “No Angels” soon. The music video was directed by Ti West. 

Newsletter: vaultboy REUNITES WITH salem ilese ON NEW SINGLE "closer"; ANNOUNCES DEBUT ALBUM 'everything and nothing' OUT MAY 10TH

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Multi-talented artist vaultboy reunites with salem ilese (of "mad at disney" fame) on his latest single, "closer". Dubbed "the King of Sad Songs" by Rolling Stone, vaultboy is no stranger to being vulnerable and wearing his heart on his sleeve. The track explores the delicate dance of budding romantic feelings, described by vaultboy as the "blissful purgatory" between platonic friendship and a full-fledged relationship.

Newsletter: PLDT, Smart, ATRIEV hold digital training for persons with disabilities in Cebu

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PLDT Inc. and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) conducted an eight-day Digital Business Basics Training (DBBT) for persons with disabilities in Mandaue City, Cebu. The training was done in collaboration with non-profit organization ATRIEV, Voice Philippines, and the Mandaue City Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO).

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.