Newsletter: JC Regino unveils heartbreaking ballad “Wala Na”

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Album cover from GMA Records

Singer-songwriter JC Regino bares his soul in his latest single “Wala Na,” his third track under GMA Music. This emotionally charged ballad will resonate deeply with listeners as it talks about heartbreak and unrequited love.

Newsletter: VEDO BRINGS THE HEAT FOR R&B LOVERS WITH THE RELEASE OF HIS SECOND SINGLE “YOUR LOVE IS ALL I NEED” OFF OF HIS FORTHCOMING ALBUM

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The multi-platinum R&B talent VEDO delivers again as he releases his second single, "Your Love is All I Need," from his forthcoming album "Next Chapter." The track, a mesmerizing ode to unconditional love and authenticity, reaffirms VEDO's status as one of the genre's most compelling storytellers.

Newsletter: CHINESE POP ARTIST XIN LIU RELEASES DEBUT ENGLISH-LANGUAGE SONG “REALITY” VIA 88RISING

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Singer, dancer, producer and Chinese superstar XIN LIU is making her highly-anticipated English-language debut today with the global release of “Reality,” out today via 88rising. XIN debuted the song live onstage this past weekend at Coachella during the 88rising Futures set in a thrilling performance that paid homage to her roots, with Chinese street dance and dancers donning the traditional clothing of her hometown of Guiyang, China. 

Newsletter: Science Majors Participate in Month-long Singapore-PH Leadership Exchange Program

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By Harvey Sapigao

Program participants at Mt. Pinatubo (Photo credit: Lillian Rodriguez).

Students of the UP Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) and the Republic Polytechnic in Singapore (RP) immersed themselves in the month-long Temasek Foundation International Specialists’ Community Action and Leadership Exchange (TFI SCALE) Programme, the first half taking place in Singapore on September 6 to 19, 2023, and the second half in the Philippines last March 31 to April 8, 2024.

Newsletter: Urgent Call for Action: Strengthening the Philippine Clean Air Act to Safeguard Public Health and Environment

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As the Philippines gears up to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Philippine Clean Air Act in 2024, it's vital to acknowledge both the progress made and the challenges that persist in the work towards cleaner air.

Newsletter: Two UPD College of Science Professors Win the NRCP Achievement Award

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By Harvey Sapigao

Dr. Cristine Villagonzalo receiving the Achievement Award (Photo credit: DOST-NRCP)

Dr. Cristine Villagonzalo and Dr. Reynaldo Garcia from the UP Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) received the prestigious Achievement Award from the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) in the recently held Annual Scientific Conference and 91st General Membership Assembly last March 12, 2024.

Newsletter: Music Matters Live, Presented by TuneCore, is back at CQ @ Clarke Quay this May!

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The countdown has begun as the much-anticipated Music Matters Live 2024 gears up to bring the best new music from around the world to Singapore from May 8th to May 11th! Music Matters Live 2024 promises an exhilarating lineup of more than 50 emerging stars from across 16 countries - including Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, France, India, Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia, Canada, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam and the US. With most events being free for all, and some by invitation only, Music Matters Live 2024 is all set to captivate audiences across seven venues and four nights of music discovery. 

Newsletter: PLDT, Smart block more than 13 million SMShing messages to combat ‘hijack profile’ incidents

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Elijah Mendoza, Digital Communications Senior Manager at Smart, shares tips on how to avoid falling for phishing messages.

PLDT’s wireless unit, Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), has blocked more than 13 million SMShing messages in the first quarter of the year. It has also blacklisted almost 200,000 mobile numbers involved in phishing activities as the Philippine National Police (PNP) raised the alarm on ‘hijack profile’ cases.

Newsletter: MULTI-AWARD-WINNING RAYE AND SUPERSTAR DJ SNAKE TO HEADLINE ISLE OF MTV MALTA 2024

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 MTV today announced that Isle of MTV Malta will return to the island’s il-Fosos Square on Tuesday, 16th July, with headlining performances from DJ Snake and RAYE. Promising huge, open-air sets, Europe’s biggest free Summer festival is held in partnership with the Malta Tourism Authority.

Newsletter: CreatorWeek 2024: Premier Gathering of Music, Creativity, and Innovation Announces Speaker Lineup and Programme

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As the highly anticipated CreatorWeek 2024 draws nearer, excitement continues to build for this annual event that celebrates the vibrant music and creator economy of the Asia Pacific region. Organised by Branded – the renowned producer committed to fostering connections between businesses, brands, creators, and fans – CreatorWeek promises to be an unparalleled convergence of talent, innovation, and inspiration. Additionally, this year's event will feature AI Matters, a groundbreaking conference track dedicated to exploring the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on the music and creator industries. 

Newsletter: BULLET DUMAS to stage ‘Nananatili’ concert this June 8, 2024

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Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter and actor Bullet Dumas returns to the concert stage for a night filled with stories of love, grief, and acceptance.

Newsletter: Common Myths About Clean Energy Transition in the Philippines: Debunked!

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This Monday 22 April is Earth Day, and in the Philippines the transition away from coal and towards renewable energy is not just an environmental imperative but a critical move for public health and economic prosperity.

Newsletter: Kaspersky: Local threats continue to haunt businesses in SEA

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2023 witnessed nearly 43 million local threats targeting organisations in Southeast Asia. This is according to the latest data from global cybersecurity company, Kaspersky.

Business solutions from Kaspersky blocked a total of 42,700,000 local infections during the period of January to December last year. 

Newsletter: 88RISING MAKES TRIUMPHANT COACHELLA RETURN DURING SUNDAY NIGHT’S STAR-STUDDED “88RISING FUTURES” MEDLEY PERFORMANCE

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(Photo by Amy Lee)

88rising – the pioneering and internationally renowned music and media company amplifying Asian talent and culture – has wrapped its one-of-a-kind “88rising Futures” performance in Coachella’s Mojave Tent. The 63-minute ensemble performance marked 88rising’s tremendous return to Coachella after its historic Head In The Clouds Forever set in 2022.

PlayBack: Orange & Lemons – La Bulaqueña

06/28/2023 04:27:58PM

It's been one and half decades – or between the years 2007 and 2022 – since we haven't heard a new album from the Bulacan-based pop band Orange & Lemons (well, aside from the re-recorded first record before). We all know the long news about the disastrous break-up amidst their skyrocketed popularity before, right? Some of us were probably kids back then. This would probably sound better if I wrote such thing last year, no?