Newsletter: Fill your holidays with #SoundThatMatters: The new TechLife Bluetooth Speaker 2 is now available for P1,799

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It’s that time of year again—the holiday season is drawing near. As we prepare to fill our calendars with get-togethers and parties, one device is essential to make each occasion unforgettable: the brand-new TechLife Bluetooth Speaker 2.

Newsletter: The Dawn offers a reflective take on the holiday season with “Maki-Pasko”

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Iconic Filipino rock band The Dawn has thrown their hat into the ring for the next big holiday classic.

The Enveloped Ideas act makes a little space for love with “Maki-Pasko,” their debut Christmas single under Sony Music Entertainment. Known for their timeless rock anthems, the band takes a fresh and introspective approach to the season with a track that blends holiday warmth with personal reflection.

Newsletter: Back Where it Began: Big Bad Wolf Book Completes 2024 Tour with Return to Cagayan de Oro

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Big Bad Wolf Books comes full circle as the world’s biggest book sale returns to Cagayan de Oro to wrap up the year with one last amazing book sale for the year. Big Bad Wolf Books’ grand epilogue is set to take place at the 5th floor of SM CDO Downtown beginning December 6 to 16, from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily.

Make WWE Great Again

06/13/2024 11:38:35 AM

Photo from WWE. Obtained via The Illuminerdi.

First of all, pardon for sounding like a US rightist politician there. Well, it's a struggle to name this opinionated piece, with the other being “In Hunter We Trust,” as some religious wrestling fans would probably say, no matter how realistically agnostic they may seem.

ReView: The Last Dance

11/30/2024 07:43:11 PM

Over the turn of the decade, documentaries suddenly became more and more interesting to see on the streaming platforms. Enter The Last Dance into the equation.

Newsletter: Clara Benin releases deluxe edition of befriending my tears with new tracks, remixes, and live recordings

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Filipino singer-songwriter Clara Benin has dropped the deluxe edition of her critically acclaimed album, befriending my tears, now available worldwide under Sony Music Entertainment. The expanded version, titled befriending my tears (and then some), adds ten new tracks, including two fresh originals, five remixes, two live recordings, and a fan-favorite early demo, offering a deeper dive into Benin’s introspective musical journey.

Newsletter: Clockenflap Ends with a Bang as Day Three Wows Fans with Sets by Jack White, Glass Animals and Jamie xx, Next Edition Announced for December 5-7, 2025

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Clockenflap, Hong Kong’s biggest international outdoor music and arts festival, finished with a flourish today, bringing the curtain down on three days of world-class music, arts and family fun at Central Harbourfront with a series of spectacular live performances. The festival also announced the dates for its next edition, which will take place from December 5-7, 2025.

Newsletter: Surprise Digital Release - Number_i's "No.I (Deluxe)" Featuring the Unreleased Track "HIRAKEGOMA"

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🎧 LISTEN TO HIRAKEGOMA

🎞️✮⋆˙ WATCH HIRAKEGOMA OFFICIAL VISUALIZER

Japanese boy group Number_i, composed of Sho Hirano, Yuta Jinguji, and Yuta Kishi, continues to captivate fans worldwide with the surprise release of their deluxe album, "No.I (Deluxe)", now available on streaming platforms. This special edition of their debut album, released as a gesture of gratitude to their fans, features all 13 original tracks plus the newly unveiled song "HIRAKEGOMA."

The Magic of "HIRAKEGOMA"

ReView: That '90s Show

11/30/2024 06:20:19 PM

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Nearly two decades since its conclusion, That '70s Show have left as one of the iconic sitcoms in the 2000s – just except for its last seasonal run. From 1998 to 2006, the Fox-based show depicted teenage life of Americans in one iconic period between 17 May 1976 to 31 December 1979 

Newsletter: Ateneo scientists improve prediction of sunny days

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These pyranometers installed at the Manila Observatory on the Ateneo de Manila University campus in Quezon City, Metro Manila, are used to measure actual solar radiation for comparison with forecast projections. Using a mathematical algorithm, Ateneo researchers were able in some cases to minimize the discrepancy between forecasts and actual observations down to just 6%. CREDIT: Lyndon Mark P. Olaguera 

Directly benefiting the Philippines’ solar power, agriculture, and other industries, an international team of researchers led by the Ateneo de Manila University and the Manila Observatory has pioneered a way to improve sunny weather forecasts by as much as 94%.

Newsletter: Green groups, advocates deliver bold message to governments: End plastic now

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 As United Nations member states continue talks this week in Busan, South Korea for the fifth and most critical session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5)[1] to develop a Global Plastics Treaty, Greenpeace Philippines, together with Young Earth Savers, Koalisyon Isalbar ti Pintas ti La Union, Dalumpinas Oeste Eco Rangers, San Juan Resort Restaurant Hotel Association Inc., and communities in La Union, unfurled a giant banner on the shorelines of Urbiztondo, with a bold message to world leaders to “END PLASTIC NOW.” 

Newsletter: In 24 Hours, Filipino Teams Built 13 Apps for Social Good at FlutterFlow HackFest: Impact Challenge

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The FlutterFlow HackFest: Impact Challenge, hosted by FlutterFlow Developer Group (FFDG) Manila, showcased the talents of Filipino developers during a 24-hour hackathon aimed at addressing global challenges. Held from November 22-23, 2024, in Taguig City and Makati City, the event saw 13 teams creating apps aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focusing on health, education, and sustainable communities. Grand prize winner Team Null developed Sustancia, an AI-powered nutrition app, while Team Flux’s Inspectrum utilized eye-gaze tracking for ADHD and ASD detection, earning second place. Team Neosolve's gamified productivity app Procrash secured third. The event benefited from mentorship and guidance from industry experts, and the innovative apps tackled real-world problems with solutions like waste management, accessibility, and mental health support. Demonstrating the power of FlutterFlow to accelerate development, the hackathon reinforced FFDG Manila’s mission to inspire Filipino tech talent and drive positive social change. FlutterFlow played a pivotal role in the hackathon, empowering participants to rapidly develop their ideas into functional apps through its intuitive drag-and-drop interface and powerful features. The platform enabled teams to focus on innovation and problem-solving without getting bogged down in complex coding.

Newsletter: UP Geologists Report Subsidence Rates in Select PH Metropolitan Cities

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By: Eunice Jean C. Patron

Land subsidence, or the gradual sinking of the ground, threatens not only Metro Manila but also other cities.

Extreme damage running along the length of a road in Marilao, Bulacan is visible. (Photo credit: Sulapas et. al., 2024)

Excessive groundwater extraction, rapid urbanization, tectonic motion, and the natural compaction of sediments contribute to land subsidence worldwide. This issue is worsened by rising sea levels due to climate change, leading to frequent and severe flooding especially during high tides or typhoons, as well as local contexts of hazard management regulations.

The Scene Around: Byaheng Mahiwaga – The Bloomfields 20th Anniversary Show

11/30/2024 04:43:05 PM

Strangely, if Wikipedia is right, The Bloomfields should be 22 years old by now. But I guess, we will not count the two years that the pandemic has robbed us. So, we shouldn't be surprised at all, huh?

Newsletter: IMP. Releases New Song “Michishirube”, Featured as Ending Theme for TV Tokyo Drama “Qros No Onna”

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Japanese boy band IMP. has unveiled their latest single, "Michishirube," a thrilling track that serves as the ending theme for the TV Tokyo drama series Qros No Onna. Produced by the powerhouse team of Nijiiro Samurai Zuma, Matt Cab, and Tamami, the song's dynamic sounds perfectly mirror the drama's intense narrative. With lyrics that delve into the uncertainties and determination of the characters navigating the weekly magazine industry, "Michishirube" captures the spirit of forging ahead despite challenges.