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14 July 2024

Newsletter: Paolo Sandejas signs with Sony Music Entertainment, releases first official single “sirens”

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Rising OPM star Paolo Sandejas is the newest addition to the growing family of Sony Music Entertainment artists!

Newsletter: GCash advances a culture of saving among Filipinos

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GCash user utilizing the app for their everyday transactions

GCash marks Savings Consciousness Week by promoting a culture of saving among unbanked and under-banked Filipinos, giving them access to easy, convenient, safe, and high-earning savings.

13 July 2024

Newsletter: Globe joins 9 Asian mobile operators to bring exclusive travel perks for roamers in Thailand

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Traveling to the Land of Smiles? If you're a Globe customer, get ready for an amazing new experience in Thailand!

Newsletter: PLDT, Smart upskill seniors in Carcar City, promoting digital inclusion, mental wellness

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Over 200 senior citizens from Carcar City in Cebu participated in the recent mental health awareness and digital literacy training session for the elderly conducted by PLDT Inc. and Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), in partnership with Carcar City’s Office of the Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA) and French non-governmental organization Passerelles Numériques Philippines (PNPh).

12 July 2024

Newsletter: XG Announces highly-anticipated second mini album; Unveils first pre-release track "SOMETHING AIN'T RIGHT" out on July 26th

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On July 8th, XG shared a captivating image of a beam of light connecting the ocean, clouds, and sun on their social media channels. The intriguing visual was accompanied by an announcement that XG’s second Mini Album is set for release in late 2024.

Newsletter: Milieu Insight cements global reach with latest enhancements to survey and market research platform, Canvas

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Leading survey software firm, Milieu Insight, released major product enhancements that will further efforts to ease consumer research processes and community management for brands, all within a single platform. 

11 July 2024

Newsletter: CHRIS JAMES RELEASES NEW POIGNANT LOVE SONG "ROSES"

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Multi-talented singer-songwriter Chris James is set to captivate audiences with his new single, “Roses”. An upbeat pop song that blends adult contemporary with bedroom pop, Chris James explores the theme of genuine love versus shallow actions, inspired by the realization that maintaining a relationship requires more than just superficial displays of affection over melodic guitars, a driving basic drum track, banjo, and piano.

Newsletter: ‘Death Is Not a Failure’: Enhancing Dolphin Disease Knowledge Through Hands-on Training

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By: Eunice Jean C. Patron

Veterinarians measuring the length of a striped dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba) (Photo credit: Eunice Jean Patron)


Albeit disheartening, scientists said the death of a stranded dolphin is not entirely a setback during the “Cetacean Pathology Training and Workshop: Pathogenesis of Common Diseases in Stranded Dolphins,” held on June 24, 2024, at the University of the Philippines – Diliman College of Science’s Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology (UPD-CS IESM), Marine Mammal Research and Conservation Laboratory (MMRCL).

10 July 2024

Newsletter: UPMV K9, Vanguard Makati push better health for people and pets

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Hundreds of pet owners were able to avail of free medical checkups for themselves and free anti-rabies vaccinations for their pets at the recently-concluded Luntian at Pula held at the UP Diliman DMST Complex last June 29.

Newsletter: UP Mathematician Develops Model For Heat Propagation Through Rough Surfaces

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By: Harvey Sapigao

Model for two materials with a rough interface (Photo Credit: Avila et. al. 2024)

Suppose you have a pair of pants you need to wear tomorrow. The problem is, you just washed them, and they’re still damp. So you resort to a handy tool: the flat iron.

09 July 2024

Newsletter: Barbie Almalbis confronts deep pain and longing on eclectic new song “Desperate Hours”

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Barbie Almalbis (Photo credits: Niña Sandejas)

After collaborating with indie-folk band Munimuni on “Tupa” and co-headlining the Mist Music Festival in Canada, Barbie Almalbis gears up for a new era in music with the release of her new song “Desperate Hours.”

Newsletter: Kaspersky finds botnet prices starting at $100 on dark web market

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Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence experts analyzed botnet sales on the dark web and shadow Telegram channels, and discovered that attackers can acquire ready-made solutions starting at $99. Besides one-time purchases, botnets can be hired or acquired as leaked source code for a symbolic price. In some cases, custom botnet development is also available. 

08 July 2024

Newsletter: BAYGON PARTNERS WITH GILAS PILIPINAS TO HELP FIGHT DENGUE THROUGH PULL UP YOUR SOCKS CAMPAIGN

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Baygon, the leading insecticide brand in the Philippines, and Gilas Pilipinas, the Philippine men's basketball team, announced a partnership signed to educate the public on the prevention of dengue during the peak mosquito season. 

Newsletter: GCash unveils groundbreaking innovations at FutureCast 2024: transforming fintech for every Filipino

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(L-R) G-Xchange Inc. president and CEO Oscar Reyes Jr., GCash International general manager Paul Albano, B2C product management head Fatima Javellana, wealth management market education head Mark Ilao, head of digital experience Michelle Fernandez, chief technology and operations officer Pebbles Sy, chief marketing officer Neil Trinidad, president and CEO Martha Sazon, VP and group head of new businesses and wealth management Winsley Bangit, sustainability head CJ Alegre, international transfers and disbursements product head Alex Dizon, lending product development manager Den Ramos and chief data officer Sarah Venturina

GCash, the Philippines' leader in digital financial services, unveiled groundbreaking innovations at this year’s GCash Futurecast, revolutionizing the country's fintech landscape and elevating consumer experience.

07 July 2024

Newsletter: STAYC Unveils debut full-length album Metamorphic on 1st July

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(Photo credit: Highup Entertainment)

 K-Pop sensation STAYC finally released their highly anticipated debut full length album Metamorphic on July 1st! This release comes after a month of tantalising teasers on their social media, with images which showcased the members in leopard patterns, with black-and-white tones highlighting their stunning visuals.