Newsletter: ATARASHII GAKKO! RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM AG! CALLING Out Now Via 88rising

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ATARASHII GAKKO!, the wildly special progressive-pop girl group from Tokyo, has released their energetic and highly anticipated debut album, AG! Calling, through 88rising. The incredible 11-track album explores the theme of "Calling," drawing from the dual meaning of the Japanese word "korin [降臨]," signifying both "calling" and "to descend" or "to arrive."

STREAM AG! CALLING HERE

WATCH THE “FLY HIGH” MUSIC VIDEO HERE

Newsletter: MURI DOCUMENTS LIFE AWAY FROM HOME ON NEW SINGLE “AFTERNOON”

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London-based, Filipino indie-pop artist Muri releases “Afternoon,” the first official single off her upcoming debut EP.

Newsletter: USANA Philippines Celebrates 15 Years of Changing Lives

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USANA Philippines marks its 15th year milestone with a grand celebration together with its executives, directors, employees, and associates.

USANA Philippines recently celebrated its 15-year anniversary in it its ongoing mission to maintain wellness. Company executives, ambassadors, Associates, and product users all attended this grand celebration — a testament to the unwavering commitment to reach one million families worldwide.

 

Newsletter: CHINESE POP SUPERSTAR XIN LIU RELEASES NEW SINGLE “WALLS” VIA 88RISING

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On the heels of the release of her English-language debut single “Reality,” singer, dancer, producer and Chinese superstar XIN LIU releases new song, “Walls,” out now via 88rising. With its electronic and psychedelic elements and clearly defined rhythm, the song expresses the process of gradually breaking free from inner confinement.

Listen/Share: “Walls”:

XINLIU.lnk.to/Walls

Newsletter: ATEEZ dominates global charts with tenth mini-album, [GOLDEN HOUR Part. 1]

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South Korean boyband ATEEZ dominates this week’s cultural conversations with the release of their tenth mini-album, [GOLDEN HOUR Part. 1].

Newsletter: UP Biologists Set Up First DNA Segments to Monitor In-demand Seafood

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By: Eunice Jean Patron

Caranx ignobilis, locally known as maliputo, became an economically important species in the Philippines due to its high value as a food fish. (Photo credit: Shenna Kate Torres)

One of the Sustainable Development Goals created by the United Nations is to “end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.” Aquaculture, the practice of farming aquatic animals and plants such as fish and seaweed, plays a critical role in achieving food security. The Philippines and the entire Indo-Pacific region are home to various fish species with significant aquaculture potential and increased seafood consumption, therefore requiring genetic monitoring to ensure their populations’ long-term stability.

Newsletter: Steve Aoki and Bassjackers Unleash New Double Single Collab “Voices In My Head” and “Flashing Lights”

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2x-GRAMMY-nominated music producer Steve Aoki joins forces with Bassjackers for the release of two electrifying singles: “Flashing Lights” and “Voices In My Head (feat. Teddy Bee).” Aoki has been playing “Flashing Lights” on some of the biggest stages over the last year, such as Tommorowland and Ultra Europe, and now it is finally out. Both tracks deliver high-energy, head-banging vibes perfect for the start of the summer season.

Newsletter: UPMV K9, MMDA advocate first aid for dogs

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(L-R) UPMV K9 Corps Secretary Gladys Fresnoza, External Affairs Officer Gigie Binsol, and SAR Batch 10 graduate Joanna Miranda familiarize themselves with a basic K9 first aid kit under the supervision of veterinary professionals at the MMDA headquarters in Taguig City.

The UPMV K9 SAR Corps recently joined the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) in a bid to improve the appreciation and care of dogs in local communities, especially those involved in search and rescue (SAR) efforts through a one-day seminar on canine first aid. 

Newsletter: Maintaining Everyday Wellness, One Sip at A Time

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USANA’s Advanced Collagen is a drink that contains Collagen, Biotin, Hyaluronic Acid, and Vitamin C.

USANA Philippines celebrated Women’s Month 2024 along with a special milestone in the company’s history: it marked its 15th year of offering science-based beauty products to the local market and helping every Filipina to become more confident in their own skin. 

Newsletter: Why Do Science? CERN Physicist Answers

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By Harvey Sapigao

Dr. David giving a talk at UPD-CS (Photo credit: Maria Alexandra Marmol).

There are scientists whose works are immediately appreciated by people: molecular biologists and pharmaceutical scientists who develop medicines and vaccines and find cures for cancer; climatologists and environmental scientists who monitor the weather and fight climate change; engineers who invent thinner gadgets and faster electric cars. And then there are those like particle physicist Dr. André David, whose work veers into the more unfamiliar realms of science, the kinds that elicit unimpressed comments like “What for?” and “How will this help me in my everyday life?”.

Newsletter: Breakout artist Dhruv announces release of debut album, Private Blizzard

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Private Blizzard, the debut album from breakout vocalist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Dhruv, is slated for release August 23 via Little Worry/RCA Records. 

PlayBack: Tanya Markova – Ang Mga Awitin Ng Normal Na Tao (album)

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Mas masaya – at kung minsan talaga ay masakit na rin – pag may Tanya Markova.

Sa halos walong taon na sinubaybayan ko ang bandang ito, napatunayan nila na ang kakayahan nilang sumabay sa agos ng panahon sa laranagan ng pop music. Hindi naman obvious na iba-iba ang tunog ng mga kanta nila sa kada rekord na nagagawa nila, no, mula sa 'shock pop' era ng self-titled album nila hanggang sa mas synth pop na dominante na Mister Tililing... hanggang sa puro melodramatic at hugot na lyrics ng Mga Awitin Ng Normal Na Tao. 

Newsletter: Staff Spotlight - Tala of the Dean’s Office

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By Harvey Sapigao

Everything starts with coffee. That’s how Marie Kristine Alice Dela Rama, known as Tala, also starts her day. “I’d say coffee, hot or cold, is vital in my office routine.” Tala is an administrative staff member at UP Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) Dean’s Office, where she processes and digitizes documents, and forecasts and updates contracts. But outside work, she and a couple of researchers had been working tirelessly for the past three years to write a textbook for senior high students. The book was finally published on April 1, 2024.

Newsletter: ARTMS Releases debut full-length album ; ‘Moonshot’ World Tour kicks off in Seoul from July 20th

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On May 31st five extraordinary talents – HeeJin, HaSeul, Kim Lip, JinSoul, and Choerry - embarked on an exhilarating journey under the banner of ARTMS, to captivate audiences worldwide with the release of their highly anticipated first full-length album <Dall> (Devine All Love & Live)! This follows the release of ODD EYE CIRCLE’s (consisting members are Kim Lip, JinSoul and Choerry) album <Version Up>, HeeJin’s dazzling album <K>, and HaSeul’s four-day solo concert in Seoul, which demonstrated the member’s remarkable growth and artistry.

 

Newsletter: UP Professors Urge Long-term Monitoring of West Philippine Sea Resources

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By: Eunice Jean Patron

The ongoing dispute over the West Philippine Sea between China and the Philippines hinders Filipino scientists from conducting scientific work in Philippine territory, but something can still be done.

Guest speakers of the SCIENCE x WPS forum held on May 13, 2024 (Photo credit: Craig Soroño).

The University of the Philippines – Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) facilitated a public forum titled SCIENCE X WPS: Opportunities and Challenges for Scientists in the West Philippine Sea on May 13, 2024. During the public forum, UP professors discussed the current geopolitical and ecological situation in the West Philippine Sea, as well as strategies that scientists and researchers can use to protect and preserve the sea’s marine resources.