Newsletter: Award-winning social business SATO launches innovative sanitation and hygiene solutions in the Philippines

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SATO, the social business part of the LIXIL Group, has just launched in the Philippines, bringing its innovative, aspirational and affordable sanitation and hygiene products to consumers and institutions in rural and peri-urban areas who need off-grid solutions. On May 17, 2023 at Okada Manila, SATO introduced its product line to decision makers, business leaders, and potential partners in the country. 

 

Newsletter: NIKI ANNOUNCES “NICOLE WORLD TOUR” (INCLUDING MANILA!) TICKETS ON SALE THIS THURSDAY, MAY 18TH AT 10AM LOCAL

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Jakarta-born, LA-based singer-songwriter, and producer NIKI announces her upcoming “Nicole World Tour” this summer and fall. To coincide with this announcement, NIKI also unveils the music video for fan favorite track “Backburner” and releases her new live album Live at the Wiltern, out now via 88rising.

Newsletter: Kaspersky thwarts almost 50M local incidents against SEA businesses last year

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Fresh data from global cybersecurity company Kaspersky shows a total of 49,042,966 local threats were blocked by Kaspersky business solutions from infecting companies here last year.

Newsletter: British singer-songwriter James Arthur makes a stunning return with new single “A Year Ago”

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British singer-songwriter James Arthur makes a most welcome return with his stunning new song “A Year Ago.”

Newsletter: KLASICAL Set on June 10

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Ephesus Teatron Group Inc., after an absence of more than three years, is proud to present its first major live musical concert “Klasical”, which will be performed on the 10th of June (Saturday), 2023, at the OnStage Theatre, Greenbelt 1, Makati at 7:30 pm. 

Newsletter: LAUFEY RETURNS WITH NEW SINGLE “FROM THE START”

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Breakout jazz artist and multi-instrumentalist Laufey has unveiled a new track “From The Start” via AWAL Recordings. “‘From The Start’ is a bossa nova inspired song about being in love with your best friend…who is in love with someone else. I wrote the song to create a playful mix of old sounds with modern lyrics,” Laufey explains. Fans can listen to "From The Start" here: laufey.ffm.to/fromthestart

Newsletter: We Are Imaginary mines colorful, redemptive journey in new EP, Swan Songs for Drifters

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Filipino indie rock quartet We Are Imaginary marks their fifteenth year of existence as a band with their fourth studio release, Swan Songs for Drifters—out last 12 May, Friday via floppydisks.

Newsletter: Indonesian singer-songwriter Kara Chenoa is coming to Manila

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Jakarta-based singer-songwriter Kara Chenoa is set to make a gratis appearance in Manila for the upcoming The Rest Is Noise 36 (TRIN36) on May 26, 2023, at the Balcony Music House, Makati City. The award-winning Indonesian artist will be joining some of the most esteemed acts in the country, such as actor/rapper Elijah Canlas, hip-hop duo BLKD and Calix, dance-rock outfit Pedicab, and acclaimed electro-pop star Ena Mori, to name a few.

Newsletter: PARIS IS THE HOST CITY FOR THE 2023 MTV EMAS

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MTV confirmed on 11 May the 30th annual MTV EMAs will travel to Paris, France for the first time since 1995. Featuring performances from the industry’s biggest artists and celebrating music from around the world, the event will take place in Paris, France, and broadcast on MTV in over 150 countries on Sunday, November 5th, 2023.

Newsletter: ANDBEYOND EXPANDS LODGE AND IMPACT FOOTPRINT IN KENYA’S LAIKIPIA REGION WITH EXCLUSIVE TOURISM CONCESSION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GLOBAL CONSERVATION CHARITY SPACE FOR GIANTS

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Luxury experiential and conservation company andBeyond has extended its lodge circuit in Kenya with the announcement of an Exclusive Tourism Concession over the 44 000-acre (approximately 18 000 hectares) Suyian Conservancy in Kenya in partnership with global conservation charity Space for Giants. The multi-decade long-term lease and partnership gives andBeyond exclusive access to over 44 000 acres of prime wilderness land on Suyian  Conservancy in north-western Laikipia. As the sole luxury lodge and tented camp operator on the conservancy, the lease enables andBeyond to use its extensive lodge operating experience to build and develop, over time, the finest lodge, tented camp, sky beds and mobile camping experience in Kenya on this pristine and private wildlife conservancy.  

Newsletter: Kaspersky: Securing digital wallets is a shared responsibility

Author's Note: The following below is a statement released by Yeo Siang Tiong, General Manager for Southeast Asia at Kaspersky following the recent cyberattacks on one of the country's digital wallet platforms recently.

The recent multi-million incident involving a top digital wallet provider in the Philippines shows two things: (1) that cybercriminals continue to target fintech institutions and (2) that securing these convenient technologies is really a shared responsibility.

Newsletter: Fashion Designer Edgar San Diego All Set for Solo Fashion and Art Exhibit in New York and Hawaii

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The Philippine American Friendship Community, Inc. (PAFCOM) in cooperation with the Philippine

Consulate General of New York proudly presents noted fashion designer EDGAR SAN DIEGO in a solo fashion and art exhibit entitled, "HIBLA AT PINTA" on May 23 - 25, 2023 at the Philippine Center in New York.

Newsletter: Mayonnaise culminates 20th anniversary with a concert at the QC Circle

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Filipino alternative rock band Mayonnaise wraps up the celebration of their 20th anniversary in the Philippine music scene with a massive concert on May 20, 2023, at the QC Circle, from 5pm onwards.

Dubbed MAYO 20: The Finale, the anniversary concert marks the legacy of Mayonnaise as one of the most important Filipino bands of their time, producing remarkable hits that resonate with listeners of all ages and backgrounds.

Newsletter: Australian singer-songwriter Ruel stages major concert in Manila as part of the 4TH Wall World Tour

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After visiting the Philippines a few months ago for a free mall show in Taguig City, Australian pop artist Ruel will be staging his first major concert in Manila on May 26, 2023 (Friday), at the Samsung Hall, from 8:00 PM onwards.

Newsletter: Snakehips release hotly anticipated debut album "never worry"

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Internationally acclaimed and multi-platinum British production duo Snakehips’ highly anticipated debut album never worry was released on 5th May 2023 on Helix Records.

Newsletter: Ciara and Jackson Wang Collaborate with XG on LEFT RIGHT Remix, First Performed at Coachella 2023!

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The rising global girl group XG releases the highly-anticipated remix to their infectious R&B smash “LEFT RIGHT” with Chinese pop superstar Jackson Wang and R&B legend Ciara. The remix, titled “LEFT RIGHT REMIXX (FEAT. CIARA X JACKSON WANG // PROD BY JAKOPS)” was first hinted at during the 2023 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival during Jackson Wang and Ciara's electrifying Sahara Tent performance. XG, Ciara, and Jackson Wang join forces to showcase their captivating talents and chemistry on the remix, effortlessly grooving over mesmerizing synth loops and trap beats.

Newsletter: THE FEU CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS THE FEU BAMBOO BAND IN “LET IT BEATLES” ON MAY 24

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The Far Eastern University (FEU) Center for the Arts proudly presents the FEU Bamboo Band (FBB) in a concert entitled “Let It Beatles” on Wednesday, May 24 at 6:00 PM in the historic FEU Auditorium. Known as the theater of all theaters and the cultural center of the country in the 1950’s, the FEU Auditorium will celebrate its 75th Anniversary in 2024.

Newsletter: WATERWALK RECORDS drops worship-themed compilation album, Sambahan

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WATERWALK RECORDS, a music label focused on championing faith-based entertainment artists to the new, streaming generation, has released a compilation album filled with strong declarations of faith, worship, and love.

Newsletter: TINBO supports DMW’s mega jobs fair for OFWs

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Tindahan ni Bossing (TINBO), the one-stop gateway for digital services created by PLDT Global Corporation’s retail arm, has supported the “Trabaho sa Ibayong Dagat, Handog ng Tahanan ng OFW” Jobs Fair organized by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Labor Day. PLDT Global is the international unit of the country’s leading digital services provider PLDT Inc.

 

Newsletter: Vietnamese Superstar Sơn Tùng M-TP Marks New Era with his Highly-Anticipated English Single "MAKING MY WAY," Setting Sights on International Success

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Vietnamese superstar Sơn Tùng M-TP has released his highly-anticipated new single "MAKING MY WAY" via The Orchard today. Recorded entirely in the English language, "MAKING MY WAY" showcases his dynamic vocals and innovative sound - a unique blend of Vietnamese and Western influences - while delivering a heartfelt message of determination and resilience in the face of adversity.

Stream “MAKING MY WAY” here. 

Watch “MAKING MY WAY” Official Visualiser here.

Newsletter: Teen rapper Alex Bruce debuts feisty alter-ego in her new single “Betty Bruce”

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Teen hip-hop sensation Alex Bruce unlocks a new alter-ego in the form of her new single, “Betty Bruce”—out today via Sony Music Entertainment. 

Newsletter: Select Power Mac Center stores nationwide now accepting devices for repair

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Customers can now enjoy the convenience of dropping off their Apple devices that need premium repair or maintenance service at select Power Mac Center (PMC) or The Loop stores with a minimal shipping fee. Apart from accessibility, customers can trust that their precious devices are in good hands at Mobile Care Service Center — PMC’s Apple Authorized Service Provider — which will be handling all the necessary repair services with its Certified Engineers and exclusive access to genuine parts.

Newsletter: R&B superstar Miguel unmasks hypnotic single “Give It To Me”

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R&B superstar Miguel has unveiled his much-awaited new single “Give It To Me” via ByStorm Entertainment/RCA Records/Sony Music Entertainment. The new release from Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter/artist Miguel showcases his intoxicating vocals over hypnotic synths as he shares deeply personal feelings of desire, being desired, and all the in-betweens. The sounds are at once new and familiar, a multi-year labor of love showcasing that Miguel’s songwriting has not lost its enigmatic touch.

 

Newsletter: Pop superstar Kesha teases new album with two pre-release tracks “Eat The Acid” and “Fine Line”

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Following the recent announcement of her forthcoming album Gag Order, out May 19th via Kemosabe/RCA Records, Kesha has dropped the LP’s first two pre-release tracks: the one-two punch of “Eat The Acid” and “Fine Line”, which serve as a bold unveiling of the sonic and emotional direction of her new Rick Rubin-produced album. 

Newsletter: SB19 announces ‘PAGTATAG!’ music era and world tour

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SB19 gets in the zone for a new music era soon!

The P-Pop kings are gearing up for the release of their upcoming new EP, PAGTATAG on June 9, 2023 and its carrier single on May 2023. 

Newsletter: Pan Pacific Orchard’s New Executive Appointments Bring Fresh Perspectives to Singapore’s Dining Scene

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From Left to Right: Pedro Samper, Executive Chef, Pan Pacific Orchard; Amelia Matheson, Director of Food &  Beverage, Pan Pacific Orchard; Marcel N.A. Holman, General Manager of Pan Pacific Orchard and Vice  President of Operations for China, Japan and Indonesia 

The Pan Pacific Hotels Group’s Singapore flagship property adds to its leadership team ahead of its soft opening on 1 June. Amelia Matheson, Director of Food & Beverage and Pedro Samper, Executive Chef came on board Pan Pacific  Orchard this month, armed with strong CVs in luxury hospitality and big ambitions to  create some of the city’s most inspired food and drink experiences. With a combined experience of over three decades, Matheson and Samper have developed a keen sense of global industry trends and are determined to win over Singapore’s discerning diners.  

Newsletter: Japan’s Rude-α and ¥uk-B, the Philippines’ Alisson Shore and Waiian, and Indonesia’s Tanayu team up for collaborative music project for Basketball World Cup 2023

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L-R: Rude-α (JP), Alisson Shore (PH), and Waiian (PH)

Japanese hip-hop acts Rude-α and ¥uk-B links up with Filipino rappers Alisson Shore and Waiian and Indonesian singer-songwriter Tanayu for “Our New Songlines 2023,” a multi-disciplinary effort that brings together like-minded artists from the Asian region in their bid towards “weaving new music, using their imagination as a source of inspiration, while searching for a way to hope for the future.”

Newsletter: Prolific producer/singer-songwriter Ace Banzuelo reflects on yearning and young love in new song “Pag-ibig (Meron Ba)”

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Filipino singer-songwriter/producer Ace Banzuelo reflects on the uncertainties of romantic commitment in his new single “Pag-ibig (Meron Ba?)”—out today via Sony Music Entertainment.

Newsletter: JACKSON WANG “SLOW” MUSIC VIDEO OUT NOW; “CHEETAH” NEW SINGLE & VIDEO OUT NOW

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Singer and performer Jackson Wang has released the new video for his single “Slow" with GRAMMY-Award winning artist Ciara. The music video is directed by Daniel "Cloud" Campos (Zedd, Paramone, Panic! at the Disco, Jackson Wang) and features choreography from Mykell Wilson (Prince, Justin Bieber, Britney Spears). The video is a visual feast that showcases Jackson and Ciara uniting to display an explosive fusion of their respective styles, creating a dynamic and innovative choreography that features intricate footwork, sharp isolations, and powerful dynamics. Watch the video here.

Newsletter: Fra Lippo Lippi adds 2nd date to 2023 Philippine concert

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Philippine-based promoter DMC Philippines has recently announced that Fra Lippo Lippi will be staging another show on June 17, 2023, at the Santa Rosa Sports Complex in Laguna.

Newsletter: Foo Fighters to release new album, But Here We Are

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Following a year of staggering losses, personal introspection and bittersweet remembrances, Foo Fighters return with But Here We Are, out June 2 on Roswell Records/RCA Records.

Newsletter: grentperez RELEASES NEW SINGLE "WHEN THE DAY IS DONE"; ANNOUNCES NEW EP 'WHEN WE WERE YOUNGER'

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Filipino-Australian rising star grentperez has today announced his highly anticipated forthcoming EP ‘When We Were Younger’. To mark the release, the Western-Sydney bedroom pop phenomenon has also revealed his latest disco-drenched single "When The Day Is Done", out now everywhere via Fast Friends & AWAL. Fans can listen to "When The Day Is Done" here: grentperez.ffm.to/whenthedayisdone and pre-save the EP 'When We Were Younger' here: grentperez.ffm.to/whenwewereyounger