Newsletter: PH represented by Filipina tech leaders at the 2025 Mobile World Congress

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(L-R) Groupe Spéciale Mobile Association fintech vertical lead Brian Gorman, GCash president and CEO Martha Sazon, e& Money CEO Melike Kara Tanrikulu, and Axian Group CEO Erwan Gelebart.

Two Filipina tech leaders from Mynt, the holding company of GCash, the #1 finance super app in the Philippines—Martha Sazon, president & CEO, and Pebbles Sy, chief technology and operations officer—represented the country’s transformative adoption of connectivity, mobile tech, and the digital economy during the prestigious Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain

Newsletter: RICH BRIAN SHARES NEW SINGLE AND MUSIC VIDEO “BUTTERFLY”

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“Butterfly”

LISTEN: https://richbrian.lnk.to/Butterfly 

WATCH: RichBrian.lnk.to/Butterfly-MV

Rich Brian shares “Butterfly,” the latest glimpse into his forthcoming third studio album WHERE IS MY HEAD? that is set for release on May 23rd. First teased during a Twitch livestream with d4vd, the self-produced single highlights Rich Brain’s artistic growth and creative evolution, a key theme of WHERE IS MY HEAD?. The single captures the emotional chaos of a toxic relationship that Brian grapples with and considers walking away from. Musically, the song builds on the analog sounds of lead single “Little Ray of Light,” once again produced by Brian himself.

Newsletter: Tenable Research Exposes ConfusedComposer, A Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Google Cloud Platform

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Tenable, the cloud exposure management company, has uncovered a privilege escalation vulnerability in Google Cloud Composer (GCP) named ConfusedComposer. The vulnerability lets attackers with edit permissions in Cloud Composer to escalate privileges and gain access to a high-level service account with broad permissions across GCP.

Newsletter: UP Biologists Investigate Multidrug-resistant Salmonella in Chicken

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By: Eunice Jean C. Patron

Biologists from the University of the Philippines Diliman – College of Science, Institute of Biology (UPD-CS IB) call for further and more in-depth surveillance of foodborne pathogens like the bacterium Salmonella in poultry products. Infections caused by Salmonella typically result in symptoms such as fever, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, and sometimes vomiting, which usually appear 6 to 72 hours after ingestion of Salmonella, and can last 2-7 days.

Newsletter: P.A. Properties named Pag-IBIG Fund Top 10 developer in NCR

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P.A. Alvarez Properties and Development Corporation has been recognized as one of Pag-IBIG Fund’s Top 10 Accredited Developers in the National Capital Region for 2024 — a prestigious honor that underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to making homeownership more attainable for Filipino families.

Newsletter: Smart keeps mom connected as daughter pursues international fencing dreams

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For virtual assistance executive Mygie Capina, supporting her 15-year-old daughter Miyake’s journey as an internationally ranked fencer requires a delicate balance.

Newsletter: GJobs to offer thousands of career opportunities for Filipinos on Labor Day

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GCash and PasaJob launch the GJobs Live Stream, offering over 13,000 verified job opportunities for Filipinos on Labor Day

GCash, the country’s leading mobile wallet and largest cashless ecosystem, together with its partner, PasaJob, the nation’s first referral-based jobs platform, will be hosting the GJobs Livestream. GCash and PasaJob are inviting all jobseekers this May 1, Labor Day, to connect with over 200 companies offering 13,000 job opportunities across various industries—all through the convenience of their smartphones.

Newsletter: Performance Beyond Limits: The realme 14 Series 5G is now available nationwide starting at P14,999

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Prepare to experience Performance Beyond Limits as the highly anticipated realme 14 Series 5G is now available nationwide. Designed for gamers, this latest generation brings cutting-edge performance and next-level visuals to the palm of every player who is ready to dominate the game.

Newsletter: Wonder Collab Studios: A Sound Commitment to Innovation and Excellence

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Wonder Collab Studios, a full-service audio and music production house located in the heart of Makati, has stayed true to its mission since its inception eight years ago: to provide innovative, cutting-edge services that meet the highest standards while addressing the unique needs of every client.

Newsletter: Filipino scientists develop low-cost liquid lenses

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Water droplets maintain their spherical shape and optical properties when placed on a hydrophobic surface made by coating a glass slide with electrospun PVC fibers. The optical properties can be changed by simply adjusting the volume of water in the droplet. (SOURCE: Budlayan et al., 2025)

Filipino scientists have discovered a simple, affordable way to make dynamically adjustable water-based lenses that have a wide variety of potential future applications—from classrooms and research labs to cameras and even wearable gadgets. 

Newsletter: Kaspersky earns Leader spot in SPARK Matrix: Digital Threat Intelligence by QKS Group

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Recognized for its excellence in Threat Intelligence, Kaspersky has been named a Leader in the 2025 SPARK Matrix™: Digital Threat Intelligence Management by QKS Group. The report highlights the company’s strong capabilities in delivering trusted services that enable organizations worldwide to detect, attribute, and respond to sophisticated cyber threats.

Newsletter: From endings to beginnings: SB19 concludes EP trilogy with Simula at Wakas

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Celebrating a journey marked by shared experience, invaluable wisdom, and artistic growth, SB19 returns with the release of their third EP, Simula at Wakas—out on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment. Their highly anticipated body of work captures the band’s evolution as artists and individuals, honoring the past while stepping boldly into the future.

Newsletter: P.A. Properties launches Kwentong Bahay, Kwentong Buhay Vlogging Competition Season 2: Lights, Camera, DREAM HOME!

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In celebration of its 30th anniversary, P.A. Properties proudly announces the return of its highly anticipated Kwentong Bahay, Kwentong Buhay Vlogging Competition – Season 2, with the exciting theme: Lights, Camera, DREAM HOME!

Newsletter: UP Scientists Analyze Thin Films Deposited with Femtosecond Pulsed Laser

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By: Eunice Jean C. Patron

Traditional pulsed laser deposition (PLD) methods typically use high-energy lasers with nanosecond-long pulses. Inspired by this, scientists from the University of the Philippines – Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) challenged the conventional approach by using a lower-energy femtosecond laser with nanojoule pulse energy.

Newsletter: Spin, sip, shake: your Globe Rewards is your VIP pass to Love Boracay 2025

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This summer, Love Boracay 2025 won’t just be about beach vibes and epic sunsets, it’s about unlocking the best experiences with your Globe Rewards Points. Fun and freebies are coming to the island — Globe customers can turn points into perks and take their beach getaway to the next level.