Newsletter: Bioessence celebrates 30 years of world-class beauty

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Bioessence marked its 30th anniversary with a grand celebration that honored the brand’s journey and commitment to “Caring Beyond Beauty.”

Newsletter: Driving a Low-Carbon Future: How the Philippines is Leading the Charge in Carbon Emission Reduction

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The Philippines faces significant challenges in reducing carbon emissions, particularly from high-emission sectors like electricity, transport, and industry. In 2023, the country introduced the Low Carbon Economy Investment Act, which establishes a framework to help businesses reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through mandatory decarbonization plans, a carbon pricing mechanism, and access to carbon markets. This Act emphasizes the importance of encouraging businesses to develop long-term strategies aligned with global climate goals, such as the Paris Agreement. Companies that exceed their emissions limits must contribute to a Decarbonisation Fund, while those who go beyond their targets can earn carbon credits for trade in national and international markets. In the Philippines, electricity and heat production are the largest sources of CO2 emissions, followed by transport. The transport sector alone emits over 29 million tons of CO2 annually, while aviation and shipping add more than 2 million tons. Reducing emissions in these sectors will be crucial for the Philippines to meet its climate targets. Fuel-efficient technologies, like Aderco 2055G, offer practical solutions by improving fuel consumption and reducing emissions by 5.26%. If applied in the transport and shipping sectors, this technology could reduce emissions by over 1.6 million tons of CO2 annually.

Newsletter: GCash, Security Bank partnership to expand access of Filipinos to formal loan products

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(L-R) Security Bank SVP secured lending division head Paz Gonzales, SVP customer segmentation head Patricia Tan, Fuse Lending president and CEO Tony Isidro and head of business development Racquel Holazo.

To give more Filipinos convenient access to a portfolio of loan products, GCash, through its lending arm Fuse, has partnered with Security Bank, one of the leading universal banks in the country. The alliance will enable select GCash users to have direct access for application to Security Bank credit cards, and soon, to its home and auto loans.

Newsletter: The costs of cyberattacks: how one breach can sink your business

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In today’s interconnected world, cyberattacks are more frequent and more dangerous than ever before. Businesses, regardless of size or industry, are prime targets for cybercriminals. These attacks can cause widespread damage and create long-lasting consequences. In this article, Kaspersky dives into the impact of cyberattacks on business and reveals the key losses that an unprotected business can suffer.

Newsletter: FEU Theater Guild “Ang Pinakamakisig sa mga Nalunod sa Buong Daigdig” all set to open October 2

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Co-presented by the FEU Center for the Arts (FCA) and Alumni Relations Office (ARO), the FEU Theater Guild (FTG) returns to the uncanny coasts of Isla Esteban and restages for the fourth time “Ang Pinakamakisig sa mga Nalunod sa Buong Daigdig” to close its 90th theater season.

Newsletter: Iconic dream pop band Sugar Hiccup to headline 4-city tour in the Philippines and Singapore next month

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Pioneering Filipino dream-pop outfit Sugar Hiccup will embark on a Philippine tour next month to commemorate more than 30 years as a band.

Newsletter: PLDT, Smart adopt hybrid learning for first aiders, boosting workplace safety

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In celebration of World First Aid Day in September, PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) boost workplace safety with the adoption of blended learning for first responders among its workforce. The PLDT Group has tapped the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) to provide Standard First Aid and Basic Life Support Training to the company’s emergency team through its online ‘elearnified’ platform.

Newsletter: ACEL to migrate to the Netherlands early next year, announces album launch and farewell concert

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Acel. Photo by Kris Rocha.

Filipino singer-songwriter ACEL has announced that she’ll be starting a new life in the Netherlands early next year.

Newsletter: NERIAH IGNITES THE THRILL OF NEW ROMANCE WITH "DON’T LET GO"

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Rising star NERIAH releases her vibrant synth-pop single, "Don’t Let Go” captures the exhilaration and uncertainty of falling in love. With infectious beats and irresistible hooks, "Don’t Let Go" is for anyone who's ever found themselves torn between fear and excitement in a budding romance. Listen here: https://symphony.to/neriah/dont-let-go-1 

Newsletter: Globe’s G-gantic Goals draws 100,000 Rewards points donations unlocking over Php 1M worth of support

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In celebration of G DAY, Globe successfully engaged its customers to support efforts against involuntary hunger, reaching its goal of collecting 100,000 Globe Rewards points five days ahead of target.

Newsletter: Finding Motivational Speaker in the Philippines

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If you happen to be in the Philippines looking to spice up your experience or progress in your career finding inspiration from a motivational speaker in the Philippines can offer you valuable insights and tactics to unlock your true potential. In a world filled with distractions and responsibilities, staying focused on your goals can be challenging. However, the secret to maintaining motivation and productivity lies in recognizing the significance of having a clear sense of purpose.

Newsletter: Dangerous Loki backdoor discovered: Kaspersky experts identify agent in Russian company cyberattacks

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A previously unknown version of the Loki backdoor that has been used in a series of targeted attacks against at least 12 Russian companies has been identified by Kaspersky experts. The incursions occurred across various industries, including engineering and healthcare. The malware, which Kaspersky detects as Backdoor.Win64.MLoki, is a private agent version of the open-source post-exploitation framework Mythic.

Newsletter: Jack Daniel’s On Stage 2024: Partnering with the indie music community to elevate homegrown talent

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For decades, Jack Daniel’s Philippines has supported the growth of the local indie music community and the next generation of future music greats through its music program. Now, everything is set for its most anticipated comeback.

Newsletter: Globe serving customers in 99 stores nationwide

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Globe opened its next-generation store at Glorietta 3 in Makati City in September last year.

Globe, the leader in Mobile, remains committed to providing exceptional service and support to its valued customers, both in-person and digitally. While Globe is actively encouraging customers to embrace the convenience of digital transactions, the company understands that some customers may still prefer face-to-face interactions.

Newsletter: Clockenflap Tickets Go On Sale Today As The Festival Adds British Indie Legends Suede To The Lineup

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Tickets for Clockenflap, Hong Kong’s biggest international outdoor music and arts festival, went on public sale at 11am yesterday, giving fans the chance to secure their place at this year’s highly anticipated event.  

Priced at HK$1,990 for three-day weekend tickets and HK$1,280 for single-day tickets (with under-18 tickets at HK$1,590 for three-day and HK$880 for single-day), the tickets are expected to sell quickly following Clockenflap’s previous two sold-out editions in 2023. The festival, which takes place at Central Harbourfront from Friday November 29 to Sunday December 1, 2024, also announced that British indie legends Suede were being added to the lineup as Special Guests, performing a special, extended 90-minute set, marking the band’s first show in Hong Kong since 2016. 

Suede join an impressive lineup of international, regional and local acts announced previously, including maverick rock icon and Sunday night headliner Jack White, legendary French electronic duo and Friday night headliners Air, critically acclaimed US singer-songwriter St. Vincent, trailblazing UK DJ/producer Jamie xx, and British psychedelic pop-rockers Glass Animals. And the Saturday night headliner is still to be announced.  

Other first-wave lineup highlights include: magnetic hip-hop duo Creepy Nuts, enigmatic J-Pop vocalist Yama, intricate post-rock/math rock masters toe, indie-pop band Cody・Lee(李) and blockbusting girl group Sakurazaka46 from Japan; Atlanta high-energy DJ/producer Porter Robinson; DJ/producer A-Trak and alt-rockers Mother Mother from Canada; Australia indie favourites Last Dinosaurs and ghetto 

house hellraiser Partiboi69; Taiwan indie-rockers deca joins and Gigantic Roar; plus post-hardcore band An Id Signal and neo-jazz act R.O.O.T from Hong Kong. 

Showcasing the full, world-class festival experience that music fans in the city have come to know and love, this year’s Clockenflap will once again feature a spectacular outdoor environment with multiple stages, a mouthwatering array of top-quality F&B outlets, and an eclectic lineup of must-see international, regional and local acts.  

For the full first-wave lineup, see www.clockenflap.com 

Ticketing Details 

Ticket prices remain the same from December 2023, with three-day General Admission tickets at HK$1,990 and single-day General Admission tickets at HK$1,280; Children aged between three and 17 years require their own ticket: three-day U18 tickets are HK$1,590 and single-day U18 tickets are HK$880. Children aged under three years can attend the festival for free (pre-registration for children aged under three is not required).  

Tickets are now available at www.ticketflap.com/clockenflap2024 

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