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25 August 2024

Newsletter: SB19 drops THE FIRST TAKE versions of “GENTO” and “MAPA” on streaming platforms

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P-Pop royalty SB19 continues to captivate music fans from all over the world with the release of “GENTO” and “MAPA” from THE FIRST TAKE sessions on all digital music platforms via Sony Music Entertainment.

Newsletter: 2024 "VMAs" reveals second round of global superstar performances

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The 2024 “VMAs” return to New York LIVE from UBS Arena to celebrate the biggest names in music, with headline-generating surprises, one time only performances and a fan-filled audience. Benson Boone, Halsey, Lenny Kravitz and LISA are joining the ever-growing roster of global superstars slated to perform at this year’s show, which will air across 150+ countries globally on September 11 (please check local listings for details).

23 August 2024

Newsletter: KonsultaMD launches LGBTQ+ Inclusive Care with PEPFAR-USAID’s EpiC Project

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KonsultaMD has taken a significant step towards inclusive healthcare for the LGBTQ+ community by partnering with the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) Project. 

Newsletter: UNPREDICTABLE THAN EVER! Aurora ends week 1 unscathed, underdogs Omega and ONIC exhibit impressive performance!

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MPL Philippines Season 14 Week 1 concluded with the most unexpected outcomes. New team Aurora (RORA) sits atop the leaderboard making a statement win in their season debut, along with previous season's underdogs Smart Omega (OMG) and Fnatic ONIC (FNOP). Despite being fielded by promising players, powerhouse Blacklist International ended their opening week with a devastating loss scoring 0, along with M5 World Champions Falcons APBren and RSG Philippines.


With many fans expecting TNC Pro Team (TNC) to deliver a significant improvement, the team once again finds itself at the bottom of the ranking. "Iba talaga sa MPL eh, confident kami eh. Meron kaming preparations malalakas ang players na ito as a team. Pero when we look back sa game one, mistake lang ang nangyayari and it becomes exponential. So that's how we assess it," Wolf said

22 August 2024

Newsletter: PRINTING AND GARMENTS CONVENTION ‘PROJECT CULTURE’ AIMS TO EMPOWER LOCAL INDUSTRY

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To promote a movement dedicated to advancing the local clothing line scene, fostering artistic expression, and empowering Filipino entrepreneurs, printing company Tees&Prints will be organizing its annual textile and garments convention titled PROJECT CULTURE. Happening on August 24 at Metrotent, Pasig City at 3PM. 

21 August 2024

Newsletter: Kai Del Rio announces first headline show in nearly a decade

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Filipino singer-songwriter Kai Del Rio (formerly known as Kai Honasan) gears up for an electrifying comeback with her first solo headline show in nearly a decade. 

20 August 2024

Newsletter: The Itchyworms announce first-ever Canada tour: A bittersweet reunion and farewell

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Get ready, Canada! The Itchyworms, one of the Philippines’ most beloved bands, are hitting the road for their first-ever Canadian tour this November 2024 with their “Akin Ka Na Lang Canada” tour. 

19 August 2024

Newsletter: Keep your modem cool and safe, enjoy undisrupted connectivity

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In today's digital age, your modem is the unsung hero of your home. It powers your internet, enabling everything from streaming movies to remote working. But like any hardworking device, your modem needs some tender loving care to keep it running smoothly, especially when it comes to avoiding overheating. 

Newsletter: Work, life and AI: 34% believe that AI can be a better boss than a human

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AI is becoming a new member of society according to results from a new Kaspersky survey ‘Excitement, Superstition and great Insecurity – How global Consumers engage with the Digital World’. The study also found that today artificial intelligence is taking new roles in fields where it can succeed and be trusted by humans. A third of respondents (34%) believe that AI can be a better leader than humans because of its impartiality. The vast majority (57%) are prepared to use AI to run their daily lives more efficiently, and 31% would use AI to help them to find the right partner on a dating app.

18 August 2024

Newsletter: USANA Empowers Malapascua Island with Garden Towers for Sustainable Nutrition

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USANA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Usana Health Sciences, has built over 100 garden towers on the island of Malapascua, Cebu in pursuit of providing sustainable and accessible sources of nutrition. This initiative strengthens USANA’s broader mission to be the healthiest family on earth.  Founded in 2012, USANA Foundation's mission is to eliminate hunger and malnutrition globally.   

Newsletter: Kaspersky Highlights the Challenges of Offensive AI in a Brave New World

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The rapid proliferation of advanced AI systems in the public domain has resulted in widespread usage by individuals and businesses. These systems are exceptionally adaptable to various tasks, including content generation and code creation through natural language prompts. However, this accessibility has opened the door for threat actors to use AI for sophisticated attacks. Adversaries can leverage AI to automate attacks, speed up routines, and execute more complex operations to achieve their goals.

17 August 2024

Newsletter: NIKI RELEASES NEW ALBUM BUZZ OUT NOW SHARES TITLE TRACK MUSIC VIDEO

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NIKI. (Photo credits: Annie Lai)

Jakarta-born, LA-based singer-songwriter and producer NIKI firmly plants herself as one of the most dynamic artists of today with the release of her new album Buzz via 88rising, out now. Accompanying the release is the music video for title track “Buzz”, directed by Isaac Ravishankara. The video, a cheeky line-by-line depiction of the lyrics, encapsulates the rush of raw emotion and bittersweet nerves of a budding romance – glimpses of buzzing bees, a crackling guitar amp, and longing looks between two people, all signaling towards the start of something new. NIKI was initially inspired to name the record after the budding growth she observed in her garden every spring. Across thirteen tracks on the album, the singer encapsulates the feeling of being on the precipice of something undiscovered. 

Newsletter: Partnership for Development Assistance in the Philippines, GCash team up to raise awareness on human trafficking

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GCash, the Philippines’ leading finance app and largest cashless ecosystem, and the Partnership for Development Assistance in the Philippines (PDAP), are working together to raise awareness on human trafficking and Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children (OSAEC).

16 August 2024

Newsletter: Through GCash, Overseas Filipinos can extend a helping hand to typhoon victims back home

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Kababayans abroad may donate to the victim of Typhoon Carina through GCash

In the spirit of financial inclusion and Bayanihan, leading finance app GCash has expanded its relief program 'Tulong Mo I-GCash Mo' to mobilize the support of Overseas Filipinos (OFs) amidst the disaster brought about by Typhoon Carina. The relief program allows Filipinos worldwide to send financial help to relatives and loved ones, and donations to non-government organizations (NGOs) through the GCash app. 

For its part, GCash is temporarily waiving selected transaction fees for disaster recovery.