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31 October 2023

Newsletter: Champion obstacle course para athletes on what made them #BetterToday

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For Adaptive National Athlete of Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) Kent Tumangan, representing the country in this sport brought back his self-confidence and discipline. The 27-year-old obstacle course racer and dragon boat paddler found his passion in sports after losing a leg to cancer.

30 October 2023

Newsletter: AP Bren seizes the MPL Philippines crown to qualify for the M5 World Championship and MPLI!

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The Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League in the Philippines (MPL-PH) Grand Finals saw AP Bren claiming the Season 12 crown! In the grand finale against Blacklist International, The Bees pursued their path to greatness and stung the Codebreakers in a dominating fashion, ending the best-of-seven match with a score of 4:1. 

Newsletter: HILLARI RETURNS WITH "LOYAL", NOW FEATURING FELLOW FILIPINO ARTIST, JOLIANNE

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When the Norwegian-Filipino artist Hillari Alison Conlu decided to fully pursue her music career at the end of 2021, it didn't take long for her to make a mark in the industry. Now, just a year and a half later, she has already performed dozens of concerts in both Norway and Canada, contributed to the soundtrack of the NRK series FLUS, and received praise from the star producer Timbaland.

29 October 2023

Newsletter: What to do if someone tries to hack you

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You’ve interacted with scammers or visited a phishing site. What steps should you take to avoid being hacked?

Newsletter: Sony Music Entertainment and SPARK! release an empowering documentary for girls

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(From L to R, Sofia Abrogar of Any Name’s Okay; Hazel Faith; Jennifer Goldstein, Asst. Cultural Affairs Officer, US Embassy in the Philippines; Roslyn Pineda, General Manager, Sony Music Philippines; Diane Romero, Executive Director, J. Amado Araneta Foundation; Maica Teves, Executive Director, SPARK!; Carmen del Prado, Sine Niña Director)

“There is always light,” says 21-year old Irish Miras, as she remembers the trauma she experienced as a child. Her voice is soft, her words strong. “If I could talk to my younger self, I would tell her: ‘We are alive. We are doing okay.’”

28 October 2023

Newsletter: MTV POSTPONES EMAs 2023

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Given the volatility of world events, we have decided not to move forward with the 2023 MTV EMAs out of an abundance of caution for the thousands of employees, crew members, artists, fans, and partners who travel from all corners of the world to bring the show to life.    

The MTV EMAs are an annual celebration of global music. As we watch the devastating events in Israel and Gaza continue to unfold, this does not feel like a moment for a global celebration. With thousands of lives already lost, it is a moment of mourning.  

We look forward to hosting the MTV EMAs again in November of 2024.   

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Newsletter: SHANNi marks her official debut as recording artist under Sony Music Entertainment

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Coming from a lineage of musicians with a known history of creative integrity and a strong sense of DIY spirit, SHANNi proves that there’s more to her surname than meets the eye. 

Newsletter: PH Super Pass and Grand Finals MVP Passes sold out - M5 World Championship

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Launched just yesterday, the early bird PH Super Pass and MVP Pass for the M5 World Championship Grand Finals, the international flagship Mobile Legends: Bang Bang of the Year, has fully sold out! Priced at ₱2,899.00 (USD 51.70) and ₱3,199.00 (USD 57.00) respectively, the PH Super Pass and MVP Pass wields several entitlements, including limited merchandise, priority queue for qualifying esports team meet-and-greets, and more. The MVP Pass (16 December, Grand Finals) was fully sold out in three hours, followed by PH Super Pass shortly after. 

26 October 2023

Newsletter: KFC SQUADS UP WITH PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS AND PUBG MOBILE IN EXCITING NEW COLLAB FOR GAMERS TO LOAD UP, DIVE IN AND TASTE VICTORY

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KFC launched the ultimate collaboration for fans, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS and PUBG MOBILE players as they join squads in a battle royale for the ultimate taste of victory. This ground-breaking partnership allows players to visit virtual KFC restaurants in PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS and PUBG MOBILE, alongside exclusive KFC items. An exciting new promotion unlocking exclusive in-game rewards with the purchase of special KFC PUBG meals will also be available in select markets.

Newsletter: MOONTON Games forges partnership with DOT to co-host M5 World Championship, Wild Card, Group Stage and Knockout venues revealed

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From left to right: Department of Tourism Director for Sports and Film Tourism Robby Alabado III, Chief of Staff and Undersecretary for Legal and Special Concerns, MOONTON Games Philippine Esports Head Logan Shaw, MOONTON Games Regional PR Manager Keith Medrano


International gaming developer and publisher MOONTON Games has signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with the Philippines Department of Tourism (DOT) to co-host the M5 World Championship, the world's biggest Mobile Legends: Bang Bang esports event that kickstarts in Manila on December 2, 2023, with early bird prices, tournament venues, and ticket sales announced at the ceremony.

Newsletter: Grrrl Gang returns to Manila with ‘Spunky!’ headline show

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Indonesian indie-pop trio Grrrl Gang will be coming back to Manila for a show in lieu of the worldwide release of their new album, Spunky!. 

25 October 2023

Newsletter: USANA Teams Up with Gilas Pilipinas Women for Health and Wellness Journey

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USANA Philippines, a global cellular nutrition company, forges partnership with Gilas Pilipinas Women’s Basketball Team as their official nutritional supplement partner. 

24 October 2023

Newsletter: MPL-PH Season 12 Playoffs tickets officially launch, grand finals tickets almost sold out!

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MPL Philippines (MPL-PH), the country's most prestigious MLBB esports tournament, will welcome fans anew to a bigger venue. On its 12th iteration, MPL-PH officially announced that the playoffs season will be held for five days from October 25-29, 2023, at EVM Convention Center, 37 Central Ave., Quezon City. 

Newsletter: "My Love Mine All Mine" From Mitski’s New Album The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We Achieving Impressive Milestones In Southeast Asia And Across The Globe

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Internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter, Mitski is captivating audiences across the globe with her latest single, "My Love Mine All Mine" taken from her 7th album, The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, released via Dead Oceans. The single's captivating melodies and evocative lyrics have resonated deeply with audiences worldwide including in Southeast Asia - its streaming volume has quintupled since release day, amassing an impressive 61 million streams to-date.