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12 December 2024

The Breed celebrates 35 years of loud rock music with their Anniversary Show this Sunday at 19 East!

12/12/2024 12:03:50 PM


This Sunday night's gonna be rock and loud as The Breed will celebrate their 35th anniversary show at 19 East in Sucat, Muntinlupa City.

Newsletter: Sponge Cola shares the other side of the story in new track “Kelly (Sagittarius)”

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Filipino alt-rock band Sponge Cola continues to explore the complexities of heartbreak with the release of “Kelly (Sagittarius),” an emotionally charged pop-rock track that offers a different perspective on the aftermath of a painful breakup. 

11 December 2024

Newsletter: James Reid hits home with new EP, jgh

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James Reid has officially released his highly anticipated new EP, jgh, under Sony Music Entertainment and Careless Music. 

Newsletter: AF Payments, GHL team up to expand beep™ acceptance

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AF Payments, Inc. collaborates with GHL Systems Philippines to enable beep™ card acceptance at GHL-operated payment terminals nationwide. In photo from left: AF Payments, Inc. representatives: Sharon Fong (Chief Commercial Officer) and Jonathan Juan “JJ” Moreno (President & CEO) with GHL Systems Philippines Inc. representatives Jay Tirona (CEO), Michelle "Miru" Bulanhagui (VP - Corporate Sales Retail), and Kristine Suratos (VP - Information Technology)

AF Payments, Inc., the innovator behind the beep™ card, is marking another significant milestone by partnering with GHL Systems Philippines, a nationwide payment service provider and payment acquirer. This strategic alliance allows the beep™ card to be accepted as mode of payment across all GHL-operated payment terminals.

Newsletter: Ben&Ben unveil new album and immersive animation experience in The Traveller Across Dimensions

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Filipino nine-piece band Ben&Ben are treating fans to an early holiday gift with the release of The Traveller Across Dimensions, their much-anticipated third studio album, out now via Sony Music Entertainment.

Newsletter: Spoofing, ginagamit ng mga scammer para magpanggap na lehitimong institution tulad ng mga bangko, e-wallet, at telecommunications providers

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Ikaw ba ay nakakatanggap ng mga mensahe o text na mula umano sa mga bangko, e-wallet (tulad ng “Maya” o “GCash”) o telecommunications providers at nang-eenganyo na pindutin ang nilalamang link nito?

10 December 2024

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.

09 December 2024

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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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"

08 December 2024

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