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30 December 2024

Newsletter: SZA releases the long-awaited SOS Deluxe: LANA

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Top Dawg Entertainment / RCA Records’ 4x-time Grammy award-winning artist SZA releases SOS Deluxe: LANA, the expanded edition of her critically acclaimed album SOS. The album is available now on all major streaming platforms via Top Dawg Entertainment/RCA Records. Fan bundles with exclusive merchandise can be purchased here.

29 December 2024

Newsletter: More rewards, unli fun for customers in Mindanao from PLDT Home

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Loyal PLDT customers have one more reason to celebrate this Christmas as PLDT Home Rewards rolls out its partnership with the Romgarjal Group, the company behind Glorious Fantasyland - the largest theme park in Mindanao, Dakak Resort and Properties, Villa Angelina, and many more.

27 December 2024

Newsletter: Kwento Co and Boost Gio Shine at the Prestigious Aliw Awards 2024 at The Manila Hotel

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The Aliw Awards 2024 (held on December 18, 2024) at the luxurious Manila Hotel was a spectacular evening celebrating artistic and creative excellence. This event brought together a remarkable lineup of performers, creators, and notable personalities from the entertainment industry. Among the night's highlights was the attendance of Kwento Co and Boost Gio. They made a significant mark (because of) their dynamic presence and impactful contributions. However, the atmosphere was electric and the excitement was palpable. Although many talented individuals were present, the night truly belonged to those two.

26 December 2024

Newsletter: Global Girl Group XG Achieves First Ever Billboard 200 Chart Entry with Latest EP AWE

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Global girl group XG has debuted at number 175 on the Billboard 200 chart with their latest mini-album, AWE! This achievement marks their first-ever entry on the chart, solidifying their status as a rising force in the global music scene. AWE also claimed the top spot on the Heatseekers Albums chart, further showcasing the group's growing impact worldwide. For Japanese artists, this is a significant milestone, following Joe Hisaishi and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra's A Symphonic Celebration - Music from the Studio Ghibli Films of Hayao Miyazaki in 2023. XG is also the first Japanese girl group to make the list since BABYMETAL’s METAL GALAXY in 2019. Their success with AWE follows the historic achievement of their song “GRL GVNG,” which ranked No. 1 on the Hot Trending Songs Powered by Twitter chart, making them the first Japanese artist to top the weekly chart in the US.

25 December 2024

Newsletter: Regina Song to Bring “Fangirl: The Tour” to Manila next month!

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Singapore-based singer-songwriter Regina Song is set to make her highly anticipated Philippine debut with Fangirl: The Tour next month. The tour, which includes stops in key Southeast Asian cities such as Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Jakarta, and Manila, will showcase her dynamic blend of melodic guitar-pop sensibilities and infectious songwriting.

24 December 2024

Newsletter: Holiday Cybercrime Surge: Filipinos urged to stay alert online

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As the holiday season kicks into high gear, millions of Filipinos are turning to online platforms for shopping, gift-giving, and connecting with loved ones. But while the convenience of digital transactions continues to grow, so too does the risk of falling victim to cybercriminals, warned Kaspersky, a global leader in cybersecurity and digital privacy. 

23 December 2024

Newsletter: MUSIKAPE 2024: Rizal Province’s First and Biggest Music, Arts, and Coffee Festival Returns this December

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The wait is over! MUSIKAPE 2024, the First and Biggest Music, Arts, and Coffee Festival is back for its third year and promises to be bigger and better than ever. Happening on December 28, 2024, from 7 AM until before midnight, this vibrant event will take place at the Ynares Capitol Grounds, Antipolo City.

Newsletter: Pinoy rock queens reunite for “TANAW: The Repeat” concert at Newport World Resorts

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Photo by Kris Rocha 

Due to insistent public demand, Pinoy rock queens Acel Bisa, Aia de Leon, Barbie Almalbis, Hannah Romawac, Kitchie Nadal, and Lougee Basabas are staging another run of their sold-out concert, TANAW. The highly anticipated show will take place at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Pasay City on February 9, 2025 (Sunday) at 8:00 PM.

22 December 2024

Newsletter: Give the gift of connectivity this holiday season with Globe AT HOME Prepaid WiFi: Php 999 for a limited time only

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This festive season, Globe AT HOME makes it easier to keep loved ones connected with a special promo that makes its Home Prepaid WiFi more affordable.

Newsletter: realme’s Best Picks: Top realme devices to gift your loved ones this Christmas

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The holiday season is here, and many are still on a last-minute quest to find the perfect Christmas gift for their loved ones. Aside from clothes, shoes, and other knick-knacks, smartphones have become a thoughtful and exciting gift that will last for years.

21 December 2024

FUZZER drops debut single, "You Make Me Feel Good" (YMMFG)

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Tim Gesilva's (Tim G) band, now called Fuzzer, has just relesed it's 1st single as it's new band name, "You Make Me Feel Good."

Newsletter: MONA releases debut EP Love, MONA: a modern take on love letters

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Filipino recording star MONA has officially released her highly anticipated debut EP, Love, MONA, 
Available now via Sony Music Entertainment, the 5-track release serves as a collection of love letters in the form of songs. Inspired by the tradition of exchanging handwritten letters in the ‘90s, MONA channels this intimate and personal expression of emotion into her distinct brand of storytelling.

Newsletter: Experts tackle tech trends at TMT forum

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The Manila Times (TMT) BPO and Tech Forum 2024, held on November 28 at Makati Commerce Tower, brought together industry leaders and stakeholders to discuss the latest trends and challenges in business process outsourcing (BPO) and technology in the Philippines. Under the theme "Offshoring and Outsourcing to the Philippines," the event featured insights from key speakers. The forum, supported by major sponsors and local and international chambers of commerce, highlighted the Philippines’ position as a global leader in outsourcing, emphasizing innovation, cybersecurity, and the country’s talented workforce.

20 December 2024

Newsletter: Kaspersky named Leader for its Managed Security Services and Incident Response

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Kaspersky has been ranked among 2024’s technology leaders in the Quadrant Knowledge Solutions SPARK Matrix™ for its managed security services, digital forensics, and incident response, earning high ratings across the parameters of technology excellence and customer impact.