Gloc-9 tops YouTube trending chart with ‘Halik,’ 24 bars rap challenge

Aristotle "Gloc-9" Pollisco, 42, sets the table for music projects that strike a balance between uncompromised vision and crossover appeal. This was after his decision to go the independent route with Asintada, a management and production team headed by his wife Thea Gomez Pollisco. The acclaimed hip-hop figure has released new singles that create uplifting … Continue reading Gloc-9 tops YouTube trending chart with ‘Halik,’ 24 bars rap challenge

Survey: 8/10 Philippine SMEs see digital technologies improving business performance

According to a new survey commissioned by leading printing solutions provider Epson, 86% of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Philippines identified digital technology adoption as the way to improve business processes, especially customer experience. SMEs in the country shared this belief more than other respondents in the region, second only to Indonesia and … Continue reading Survey: 8/10 Philippine SMEs see digital technologies improving business performance

How Baguio City successfully beat COVID-19 and why Quezon City should follow suit

Baguio City, Philippines is sharing some valuable lessons while many countries are struggling to find a way to survive and beat the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Dubbed the Summer Capital of the Philippines, the city has not reported a new case of the deadly viral disease for 11 straight days. COVID-19 patients in the Philippines … Continue reading How Baguio City successfully beat COVID-19 and why Quezon City should follow suit

With Lea Salonga, Bayanihan Musikahan raises additional 1.5 million pesos in 1 hour

A total of 1.5 million pesos poured into the Bayanihan Musikahan fundraiser in 1 hour during the live concert-from-house of music superstar Lea Salonga on April 2, 2020. She began and ended her hour with composition by the principal organizer of the project, Ryan Cayabyab, National Artist for Music. Emphasizing citizen action in the face … Continue reading With Lea Salonga, Bayanihan Musikahan raises additional 1.5 million pesos in 1 hour

Filipinos love Powfu’s ‘death bed (coffee for your head)’ featuring beabadobee

Bursting out of the lo-fi hip-hop scene, rapper Isaiah “Powfu” Faber, 21, of Canada sets the Philippine music charts ablaze with the success of his latest single “death bed (coffee for your head)” featuring singer Beatrice Kristi "beabadobee" Laus, 19, of the United Kingdom. The Canadian breakout artist recently held the top spot of the … Continue reading Filipinos love Powfu’s ‘death bed (coffee for your head)’ featuring beabadobee

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Hopes of Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao 2 remain alive

It has been almost five years since the final bell sounded on the Fight of the Century, in which five-division world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. of the United States and eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines went the distance with one another. The former won by unanimous decision, and while that result came … Continue reading Hopes of Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao 2 remain alive

The secret to Team Lakay founder Mark Sangiao’s success

For Mark Sangiao, there is no secret to his success but pure hard work, determination and the will to succeed. The Team Lakay founder and head coach recently shared some details about the early days of his mixed martial arts journey. “When I first started Team Lakay, we had just one pair of gloves which … Continue reading The secret to Team Lakay founder Mark Sangiao’s success

Team Lakay’s Mark Sangiao joins ‘The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition’ in Singapore?

Filipino mixed martial arts pioneer Mark Sangiao is willing to join "The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition." For the Team Lakay founder and head coach, it will be an opportunity of a lifetime. “More than a hundred percent, I would say yes if given the chance," Sangiao said of being a contestant of "The Apprentice: ONE … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Mark Sangiao joins ‘The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition’ in Singapore?

Umami Records releases Quan Bay’s ‘Miss Saigon’ from ‘Stay Like This Forever’

Singapore based indie label Umami Records released Quan Bay's new single "Miss Saigon" on March 27, 2020. It is from "Stay Like This Forever," the debut album of the Canadian indie dream pop-R&B duo expected to be released this year. "Miss Saigon" starts off with cheery melodies, accompanied by playful percussion on the dholak, a … Continue reading Umami Records releases Quan Bay’s ‘Miss Saigon’ from ‘Stay Like This Forever’

We Got song ‘Lihim Na Pagtingin’ produced by Raymund Marasigan, released by Sony Music Philippines

Eight-piece reggae collective We Got brings some island-loving vibe in the time of social distancing with its debut single “Lihim Na Pagtingin.” It is produced by Raymund Marasigan and released by Sony Music Philippines. A veteran musician, multi-instrumentalist and overall record producer, Marasigan is part of several other bands and projects including The Eraserheads, Sandwich, … Continue reading We Got song ‘Lihim Na Pagtingin’ produced by Raymund Marasigan, released by Sony Music Philippines