Newsletter: Breaking Barriers: 12-year-old Autistic Child Makes History by Finishing Davao-Samal Cross Channel Swim

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On 8 December 2024, Palmer Taliño Taray, a 12-year-old boy from Davao City who has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), made history as the first autistic child to join and finish the iconic Davao-Samal Cross Channel. The swimming event, which started in Davao City and ended in Samal Island showcased Palmer's unwavering determination and remarkable journey. 

Newsletter: How Naga’s ‘Golden Mama’ found hope after storm, with PLDT and Smart

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For Salve San Juan, her entrepreneurial journey has always revolved around food. “I was gifted with a really good sense of taste, so even if I don’t have any professional cooking background or experience, somehow, the meals I cook turn out really good,” she jested.

Newsletter: CRAVITY RETURNS BOLD NEW CHAPTER WITH FIRST SINGLE ALBUM FIND THE ORBIT

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CRAVITY is breaking barriers and reaching for new heights with their first single album, FIND THE ORBIT, marking a pivotal turning point in the group’s journey. This release symbolises CRAVITY’s evolution as they showcase their well-established teamwork and dedicated fandom cultivated through both domestic and global activities. FIND THE ORBIT represents their strong determination to forge a distinct path, aiming to carve out a unique presence within the K-pop world.

Newsletter: Kwento Co Team Shines at Intrigue Summit Manila 2024

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The Kwento Co Team (an exciting and creative group of storytellers) recently created a buzz at the well-known Intrigue Summit Manila 2024. Taking place in the center of Metro Manila, this summit gathered some of the smartest minds in marketing, advertising and technology to talk about the newest trends. They exchanged ideas and encouraged teamwork across different fields. However, the energy at the event was electric, because everyone wanted to connect. Although the topics were complicated, the discussions went smoothly. This resulted in a genuinely engaging experience for all who attended.

Newsletter: Alex Bruce and Zae celebrates women in hip-hop on joint track “A to Z (Drop It)”

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Two of Filipino hip-hop’s promising stars, Alex Bruce and Zae, turn up the heat with the release of their collaborative single “A to Z (Drop It)”—out via Sony Music Entertainment.

Newsletter: Low adoption of solar tech not just due to cost

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Despite the immense potential for solar energy in urban areas of the Philippines, the technology’s upfront cost and a lack of public awareness of its benefits remain major hurdles to its widespread use. Government subsidies and promotional campaigns are seen to help boost its adoption. 

With some of the most expensive power rates in Southeast Asia, the Philippines stands to benefit immensely from rooftop solar power installations in urban areas like Metro Manila. However, adoption is hampered by a lack of public awareness and the need for more government support. CREDIT: Rosalina Palanca-Tan 

A new study from the Ateneo de Manila University highlights the persistent challenges preventing widespread adoption of rooftop solar power (RTSP) in Metro Manila and nearby provinces. Conducted by Department of Economics Professor Rosalina Palanca-Tan and published in the journal, Challenges in Sustainability, the study surveyed 403 respondents to understand why households remain reluctant to invest in solar technology despite its undisputed economic and environmental benefits.  

Newsletter: Discounts & mystery bags star in Power Mac Center holiday campaign

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Make the season of giving more cheerful and memorable with “Gifts and Giggles,” Power Mac Center’s special holiday initiative.

Hitachi Vantara and Virtana Collaborate to Enhance Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure with AI-Powered Automation

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Hitachi Vantara, the data storage, infrastructure and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), today announced a collaboration with Virtana, a leader in AI-powered monitoring and observability for hybrid infrastructure environments. The partnership integrates the Virtana Platform suite with the Hitachi EverFlex infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) portfolio to deliver advanced consumption-based infrastructure solutions for workload management and hybrid cloud operations.

Newsletter: 'The fight continues, no treaty yet': Global Plastics Treaty negotiations fail to deliver agreement

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The fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC5) for a Global Plastics Treaty ended today with an agreement to meet again for what will be the final negotiation meeting to land a deal. 

Newsletter: Filipino band Ben&Ben graces New York’s Time Square billboard

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Award-winning Filipino band Ben&Ben has reached another milestone as they made it to New York’s Times Square, appearing in a billboard for Spotify. 

Newsletter: NIKI NEW DATE ADDED FOR BUZZ WORLD TOUR IN THE PHILIPPINES DUE TO OVERWHELMING RESPONSE

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One of today’s most dynamic singer-songwriters and producers, NIKI, has announced an additional date for her Buzz World Tour in Asia, produced by Live Nation. 

Newsletter: Let’s Set Sail: Bookings for the Disney Adventure Open December 10, 2024

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Guests will soon be able to book magical and relaxing vacations at sea on the Disney Adventure, Disney Cruise Line’s first ship to homeport in Asia. The Disney Adventure will set sail from Singapore on its maiden voyage on December 15, 2025. Guests will be able to book directly from the Disney Cruise Line website, through the Disney Cruise Line contact center, or with their preferred travel agents on December 10, 2024, from 8.00am Singapore time, for sail dates through March 2026.

Why Ya Hatin' on Dionela?!

12/13/2024 08:07:16 PM

For the longest time, okay lang naman kung hindi mo trip yung napanood mo o napakinggan mo, lalo na't nasa panahon tayo na mas may kalayaan tayo maghayag ng mga kuro-kuro o saloobin natin.

Pero sadyang lumalabis din kayong mga tao kayo, eh no?

Newsletter: GCash, Al Fardan partnership brings seamless money transfers to Filipinos in UAE

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(L-R) Al Fardan Exchange chief executive officer Hasan Alfardan, chairman Fardan Alfardan, and GCash International general manager Paul Albano

Over 200,000 Filipinos living and working in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) can now send money securely and conveniently back home to the Philippines as GCash, the leading finance app in the Philippines, inks its partnership with Al Fardan, one of the largest remittance networks in UAE. The partnership now makes it possible for Overseas Filipino Workers to send money directly to their loved ones’ GCash account or cash-in to their own GCash e-wallets, and enjoy more financial services from the app wherever they are. 

Newsletter: KAIA, Subsonic Eye, Milledenials, Shaan & More Showcase Music Excellence & Regional Bonds at ASEAN India Music Festival 2024

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ASEAN-India Music Festival (AIMF) concludes its biggest and most expansive edition held from November 29 to December 1, at the renowned Purana Qila in New Delhi, India, which offered free entry to all. Organized by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and Seher, the festival celebrates a decade of India’s ‘Act East Policy’, a comprehensive strategic partnership between India and ASEAN countries.