Newsletter: Hear James Reid’s emotional ballad, “Hurt Me Too”

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Filipino music superstar James Reid is the latest addition to the growing Sony Music Entertainment family, which counts the likes of SB19, Ben&Ben, Denise Julia, O SIDE MAFIA, and Clara Benin as part of its elite roster.

Newsletter: XG Unveils fifth single “WOKE UP”

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HIP HOP / R&B girl group XG held their first world tour, "XG 1st WORLD TOUR 'The first HOWL’", captivating audiences at Osaka-Jo Hall with back-to-back sold out shows on May 18th and 19th. The performances showcased cover songs that are unique to the Japan shows, reimagined versions of their tracks, and songs from their "XG TAPE" rap content series alongside their "XG VOX" vocal content series, crafting an impressive 22-song setlist.

Newsletter: Gel Aquino unveils single about personal loss “Kinakaya”

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Singer-songwriter Gel Aquino will release her deeply personal and moving single, “Kinakaya,” under GMA Music. The song, which taps into the experience of heartbreak and loss, draws inspiration from Aquino’s journey through grief and healing.

Newsletter: Global pop sensation Henry Moodie captivates audiences across Southeast Asia

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Sony Music Southeast Asia is thrilled to announce the tremendous success of Henry Moodie’s recent promotional tour across Southeast Asia. The up-and-coming global pop superstar has captured the hearts and minds of fans across the region, demonstrating his star power and cementing his status as an artist to watch.

Newsletter: Senate, GCash hold cybersecurity learning session for employees

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Frontrow (Second left) Senate deputy secretary Atty. Arnel Jose Bañas, Senate secretary Atty. Renato Bantug Jr., AFS, GCash VP for corporate communications and public affairs Gilda Maquilan, the public affairs and the marketing teams of GCash in the Senate during the GCash 101 Workshop

As part of its unified mission for a safer and more inclusive digital space for Filipinos, the Senate of the Philippines, in cooperation with GCash, conducted a joint learning session among Senate employees as part of its initiative to promote cybersecurity and the adoption of digital financial services.

Newsletter: Ben&Ben leads heartwarming video campaign for Robinsons Malls, featuring the hit anthem “Araw-Araw”

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Ben&Ben, in partnership with Robinsons Malls, has launched a video campaign to mark the grand opening of Liwanag House, the newest concept store.

Newsletter: KAIA chronicles personal journey to stardom on “You Did It” music video

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KAIA has officially released the music video of their new single “You Did It.”

Helmed by Raymond “Pabi” Fabian and Francis “Kiko” Magundayao, the visuals mark the five-member group’s transformation from the debut years to their more confident and refined phase. It also features the origin story of the dragonfly, a metaphorical symbol of their journey as a Filipino girl group trying to make it in the competitive music industry landscape.

Newsletter: MULTI-PLATINUM R&B ARTIST VEDO RELEASES HIS EIGHTH STUDIO ALBUM ENTITLED "NEXT CHAPTER"

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The multi-platinum, contemporary R&B singer- songwriter VEDO releases his long-awaited 8th studio album, "Next Chapter", under Empire. The 14-track project includes collaborations from top producers and songwriters in addition to the spontaneous link up with Singer Rotimi for their island infused R&B track No Worries followed by singles; Spinn on You and Your Love is All I Need.

Newsletter: DKT Philippines Foundation Unveils PH’s First Family Planning Mobile Clinic

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DKT Philippines Foundation, Inc. officially launches the country’s first-ever Family Planning Ambulatory Clinic.

DKT Philippines Foundation, a charitable non-profit organization promoting family planning and HIV prevention, officially launched the SODEX (Service Outreach and Distribution Extension Program) Mobile Clinic – the country’s first-ever family planning ambulatory clinic. This pioneering effort aims to provide safe and accessible modern family planning methods for Filipinos in far-flung areas to bridge the gap between Filipinos wanting to space and limit pregnancy and the disparities in Family Planning service provision.

Newsletter: UPD College of Science Kickstarts Innovation-Research Fair 2024

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By Harvey Sapigao

Organizers and participants of the Innovation-Research Fair 2024 (Photo credit: Craig Soroño).

The UPD College of Science (UPD-CS) Innovation Committee, under the Science and Society Program (SSP) and led by SSP Director Dr. Lerrie Ann Ipulan-Colet, hosted the two-day Innovation-Research Fair on 29 and 30 April 2024 in celebration of World Creativity and Innovation Day.

Newsletter: Educators in APAC play a pivotal role in imparting cybersecurity knowledge, but more must be done

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Kaspersky’s latest white paper revealed that 7 in 10 educators would rather use mobile data than a public network as a precautionary measure. However, 90% believe that there is a chance of their digital devices getting attacked in the future.   

Kaspersky’s latest white paper highlights the crucial role of educators in Asia Pacific (APAC) in enhancing cyber education in the classroom. A five-week study, undertaken as a collaboration between Kaspersky and Associate Professor Jiow Hee Jhee from the Singapore Institute of Technology, was conducted among 157 educators across India, Singapore and the Philippines. 

Newsletter: Filipino electronic music producer crwn marks career milestone with debut album “Séance”

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crwn’s highly anticipated debut album, “Séance,” has finally graced our ears. King Puentespina's inaugural album, "Séance," made its entrance precisely at 11 PM on May 11, 2024. The unveiling took place during its album launch in Makati, where the producer and his collaborators presented it to an audience.

Séance Album Art by Clara Clayosa

This dance-infused album pulsates with the beats of drum and bass, UK garage, and house, serving as its primary genres. Here's the complete tracklist of "Séance," showcasing a stellar lineup of collaborators:

Gathering

Rooftops In Paris (feat. Curtismith)

Good Enough (feat. Jason Dhakal)

Another Day (feat. Jolianne)

Wish It Never Ends (feat. Olympia)

Ouroboros (feat. Six The Northstar)

Past Due (feat. Jess Connelly)

Honey (feat. August Wahh)

Feel Something (feat. Nadine Lustre)

Waiting For You (feat. Loner)

Dreaming Of You (feat. Tala)

Séance

Newsletter: NIKI ANNOUNCES BIGGEST WORLD TOUR TO DATE 40+ MARKETS ACROSS NORTH AMERICA, EUROPE, UK, ASIA (INCLUDING MANILA), AUSTRALIA + NEW ZEALAND

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Global icon and singer-songwriter NIKI announces her biggest tour to date spanning 41 markets in North America, Europe, the UK, Asia (including Manila), Australia, and New Zealand. These dates, produced by Live Nation, will celebrate the release of her ambitious and sonically-expansive upcoming album Buzz out August 9, 2024 via 88rising. Fellow singer-songwriters Allison Ponthier and Amy Lee will join as support in North America and Europe, respectively.

Newsletter: tripleS ASSEMBLE24 ‘All Possibilities of an Idol’

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The highly anticipated tripleS ASSEMBLE24, the complete group that promises to redefine the very essence of idolhood, has finally arrived! Their debut album of the same name has just been unveiled on May 8th at 6PM KST, to the excitement of their global fandom named WAV.

Newsletter: Bradley Simpson shares new single “Picasso”

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Bradley Simpson’s debut solo single ‘Cry At The Moon’ occupied a rarely explored sweet spot between styles: classic ‘70s Americana with a surging intensity which echoes the swaggering spirit of the indie-rock greats, but also with the contemporary, pop-tinged edge that can only come from an artist who has headlined London’s 20,000 capacity O2 arena on multiple occasions. From that compelling introduction, Bradley now powers into the release of his new single ‘Picasso’.