Newsletter: Global Women Who RULE 2025 - Nominations is Open

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Global Women Who RULE (GWWR) through the years.

In the Philippines (and even around the globe) where men are more celebrated, TNC created a summit and formed an online women led community that helps charitable activities at the same time promotes equality amongst women, and exudes warm acceptance.

Newsletter: Fitness Beyond the Gym: GoGym’s Holistic Approach to Health and Wellness

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GoGym is redefining wellness by adopting a holistic approach that integrates physical, mental, emotional, and social health to help members achieve lasting vitality and fulfillment. Through tailored fitness programs, mental wellness resources, nutritional support, and a strong sense of community, GoGym empowers individuals to thrive both inside and outside the gym.

Newsletter: Malcom Todd’s new single “Chest Pain (I Love)” takes Philippines and Southeast Asia by storm

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Indie rising star Malcolm Todd continues to make waves across Southeast Asia with the release of his emotive new single “Chest Pain (I Love)” via Columbia Records.

Newsletter: Chameleon Collection: Unisol's Sustainable Innovation 2025 using Philippine Tropical Fabric

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Chameleon Collection: Unisol's Sustainable Innovation 2025 using Philippine Tropical Fabric

Unisol, a prominent player in the uniform industry, is leading the way in sustainable innovation with its 2025 Chameleon Collection, crafted from locally sourced Philippine Tropical Fabric (PTF). This collection embodies Unisol's commitment to supporting Republic Act 9242, which mandates the use of PTF for government uniforms, and more importantly, to championing the growth of local industries and Filipino craftsmanship.

Newsletter: Achieve work-life balance this 2025 with these realme devices

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Every new year brings the chance to set fresh goals; this year, it’s all about finding that perfect work-life balance. A healthy mix of productivity and downtime is the key to thriving in both professional and personal life. 

Newsletter: Eraserheads documentary reveals official poster ahead of March 21, 2025 screening

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DVent Pictures and Warner Bros. Philippines, in cooperation with WEU, have unveiled the official poster of Eraserheads: Combo On The Run, a documentary film about the iconic Pinoy rock band and the monumental staging of their Huling El Bimbo reunion concert in 2022. 

Newsletter: Kaspersky signs European Commission’s AI Pact to foster trustworthy AI use

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Advocating for the secure use of AI technologies, Kaspersky has signed the AI Pact, a European Commission initiative that aims to prepare organizations for the implementation of the AI Act – the first ever comprehensive legal framework on AI worldwide, adopted by the European Union (EU). The pledge signing reflects Kaspersky’s wider commitment to promote and facilitate the prudent and responsible use of AI technologies, recognizing the importance of this stance within the cybersecurity field.

The EU AI Act seeks to encourage trustworthy AI in the European region and beyond by ensuring that AI technologies comply with safety and ethical principles and by addressing AI-associated risks. Enacted in 2024, the AI Act is set to become fully applicable1 in mid-2026. The AI Pact aims to facilitate transition to the new regulation by inviting organizations to proactively work on implementing AI Act key provisions.

Newsletter: AI in 2025: Driving Sustainability, Security, and Growth Across Asia Pacific

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By Matthew Hardman, Chief Technology Officer, APAC, Hitachi Vantara

As we step into 2025, artificial intelligence (AI) continues to shape APAC’s future, with governments and businesses alike embracing cutting-edge technologies to solve critical challenges. The region’s rapid urbanization and growing digital economy make it an ideal environment for deploying innovative AI solutions, especially in areas like energy efficiency, hybrid cloud management, and intelligent automation.

Newsletter: Nusantara Global Network Announces Strategic Partnership with FXGT to Elevate Trading Opportunities in Southeast Asia

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Nusantara Global Network, a leading digital marketing and business development agency in Southeast Asia, proudly announces its strategic partnership with FXGT, a globally recognized multi-asset broker. This partnership is set to drive significant growth by recruiting and empowering Introducing Brokers (IBs) across Southeast Asia, offering them an exciting opportunity to tap into one of the world’s fastest-growing financial markets.

Newsletter: GigaOm Radar Names Hitachi Vantara a Leader and Outperformer in Primary Storage for Virtual Storage Platform One

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Hitachi Vantara, the data storage, infrastructure, and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), announced that it has been recognized as a Leader and Outperformer in the latest GigaOm Radar Report for Primary Storage for its Virtual Storage Platform One (VSP One) hybrid cloud data platform. The report evaluated 21 vendors and their capabilities to address the evolving demands of primary storage across traditional applications, hybrid cloud environments, AI/ML workloads and edge computing. 

Newsletter: Trailblazing producer Knock2 unveils highly-anticipated debut LP "nolimit"

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Ascending electronic producer Knock2 has unveiled his long-anticipated debut album, nolimit - a 17-track, genre-defying odyssey that caps off a breakout 2024 for the San Diego-native. The banner year that saw the 25-year-old artist deliver a legendary b2b with RL Grime at Ultra Music Festival, command a packed Coachella set as half of ISOKNOCK, and sell-out the self-produced, two-night San Diego 4EVR festival - an event contributing to ISOKNOCK’s total of 50k tickets sold in California in 2024. These accomplishments have set the stage for 2025, where fans can now immerse themselves in the nolimit universe - an album experience that encapsulates Knock2’s unique mastery of blending festival-ready bombast with intricate, experimental production. 

Newsletter: Memes improve learning and attitude towards science, Ateneo study finds

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Ateneo de Manila University researchers have found that using internet memes to teach science can significantly improve learning outcomes for senior high school students.

Sample memes that were successfully used to teach biology to Grade 11 high school students. The students not only scored better in tests, they also said they felt more confident in their newfound ability to grasp and use scientific concepts. SOURCES: Reddit.com, Twimg.com, Imgflip.com, and Pinimg.com

Over 200 Filipino private high school students in Grade 11 were involved in the study, which specifically focused on kids in non-STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) tracks who are required to take biology as part of their curriculum. The students were divided into two groups: the experimental classes, where teachers gave biology lessons infused with memes; and the control classes, which received traditional teaching materials without any meme content.

Newsletter: Kaspersky Automated Security Awareness Platform expands its courses with three new cybersecurity topics

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Kaspersky is proud to announce the launch of three new specialized topics within its leading platform, the Kaspersky Automated Security Awareness Platform, aimed at improving employees’ cybersecurity skills. These new courses are designed to provide essential knowledge and practical skills to resist increasingly prevalent cyberthreats.

As the number of cyberattacks continues to grow, certain types are becoming ever more prevalent. Threat actors are increasingly targeting healthcare organizations, supply chains, and high-level business management in efforts to gain access to sensitive data and resources. For instance, according to the Kaspersky IT Security Economics report, supply chain resilience has emerged as a significant focus for IT security teams in 2023, with more businesses recognizing the need for greater oversight and control over their suppliers. Meanwhile, the healthcare industry is reportedly experiencing an average of 18 incidents per year, while the sector’s security maturity and funds remain low. 

Newsletter: From Childhood Dream to Grown-up Tales: SM Book Nook’s First-Ever Reading Festival

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Join us at SM Book Nook’s first-ever Reading Festival on January 31, 2025, at the SM Aura Book Nook. With free admission, this event invites everyone to immerse themselves in tales that reflect our rich culture and inspire future generations of readers and writers. Bring your love for storytelling and curiosity to experience the magic of narratives that connect us all.

Newsletter: UP Geologist Represents Southeast Asia in Global Young Scientists Summit 2025

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By: Eunice Jean C. Patron

Dr. John Dale Dianala of UPD-CS NIGS represented UP Diliman at the GYSS 2025. (Photo credit: Global Young Scientists Summit)

Dr. John Dale Dianala from the University of the Philippines – Diliman College of Science’s National Institute of Geological Sciences (UPD-CS NIGS) presented his research on the earthquake potential of faults using satellites at the recently concluded Global Young Scientists Summit (GYSS) 2025.