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Pride & Power pays tribute to the LGBTQIA+ community with empowering anthems from Sony Music’s biggest queer icons
The double headliner event also features drag performances from Drag Playhouse Philippines, a DJ set from Jer & Marky, and a surprise appearance from internet sensation Sassa Girl
Sony Music Philippines and the Pop Emergency Podcast recently honored the valuable contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community across the globe with PRIDE & POWER last June 18, 2022 (Saturday) at Tipple & Slaw, Pop-Up Katipunan.
The double headliner event, which features drag performances from the fabulous queens of Drag Playhouse Philippines and music from the record label’s most iconic queer icons, kickstarted the month-long Pride celebration with a defiant yet colorful flavor.
“The event was called PRIDE & POWER to recognize that Pride is not just an extravagant one-month celebration every June, but that we are given the chance to make a statement and empower not just our artists, but the LGBTQIA+ community for an experience they’ll remember all-year-round and even after,” shares the organizing team. “It’s making a stand, but doing it with a bang.”
Centered on the power of music to tell as many uplifting stories as possible about the struggles and triumphs of the community, the event championed the enduring Pride anthems of the past and present, which put a spotlight onSony Music Philippines’ esteemed roster of queer icons: Beyonce, Britney Spears, Whitney Houston, Lil Nas X, Doja Cat, Ben&Ben, Maris Racal, the Sexbomb Girls, and more. This was powered further by drag performances from Drag Playhouse Philippines.
“It has always been a pleasure to work with Drag Playhouse PH,” shares the Sony Music Philippines team in a statement. “Ever since our first project with them in the start of 2021, including the now iconic Manila Drag Icons video which garnered international attention from legendary RuPaul’s Drag Race alum such as fellow Filipinos Manila Luzon and Kyne from Canada’s Drag Race, Blu Hydrangea from Drag Race UK, and Denali (whose Chicago Drag Excellence video inspired the concept). We have always admired how much of their heart and talent they put in their art, not to mention their focus and attention to detail. It’s always a good time being very hands-on with them to see how we can best send their message, help empower them in their craft, and share music in a way that’s fun, proud, and relatable.”
The second half of the program brought the music of Jer & Marky to the dance floor, along with a special appearance from internet sensation Kumare Harvey.
PRIDE & POWER also launched the year-long Pride and LGBTQIA+ playlist YASSIFY on Filtr Philippines, which put together some of the fiercest bangers that resonate with the queer audiences all around the world.
Source: Nyou
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Indulge dads’ and hubbies’ hobbies this Father’s Dayat Market! Market!
Wheels, fitness, movie marathons, exclusive offers from June 1-30
Let’s celebrate our dads and hubbies this month by indulging their hobbies at pop-up shops and events at Market! Market!
The month of June will be all about dad at Market! Market!. From cars, fitness gears, travel essentials, to movie dates to ticking off items on their wishlist, kids and moms can bring the men of the house to Market! Market! for their much deserved rewards.
Wheels of Wonder
Indulge hubbies’ and dads’ passion for wheels and take advantage of exclusive car deals at the Central Plaza.
Hobbies for Hubbies: Get fit with dad
Visit workout stations and complete the activities to get a three-day pass at Get Fit 24/7.
Movie date with daddy
Score tickets for the first and second screening of Disney & Pixar’s Lightyear on June 18 and 19 and get a free movie snack bundle from Taters and discounts from merchant partners.
Lightyear follows the early beginnings of the legendary space ranger Buzz Lightyear and his intergalactic adventures with this crew to infinity and beyond.
I Lab Dad
Get an extra perk when on a movie date with dad. Just present your cinema ticket to bond over interactive science-based experiments at the cinema lobby.
Outfit of the dad (OOTD)
Drop by the Father’s Day pop-up shops and dad’s favorite stores for must-have fashion items, fitness and travel essentials, accessories, and more.
Exclusive offers will be available from June 13 to 23 atOlympic Village, ACE Hardware, Res Toe Run, World Balance, Get Fit 24/7, Collezione, Blade.
For more information on mall activities, schedules, and promotions at #iLoveMarketMarket, like and follow Facebook.com/MarketMarket, @ilovemarketmarket on Instagram and TikTok, and @MarketMarketBGC on Twitter. You may also visit www.ayalamalls.com.
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GOT7 YOUNGJAE To Hold Solo Fansign in Manila
Philippine Ahgases are in for a sweet time this July!
Singer and songwriter YOUNGJAE is coming to Manila for a fansign event—YOUNGJAE “Sugar” Fansign in Manila—happening on July 23, 2022, Saturday, at the New Frontier Theater.
The once-in-a-lifetime event allows fans to closely interact with the idol through a variety of fan benefits. By only purchasing two copies of “Sugar” at https://www.cdmentertainment.ph, fans already have access to the event and a special perk called “Goodbye Session.”
In this benefit, all attendees get the privilege to go up the stage and wave goodbye to YOUNGJAE. It was introduced in place of Hi-Touch, to avoid unnecessary contact while still giving the fans a chance to see the idol up close.
For Top Spenders (the fans who buy the most albums), the highlight is undoubtedly getting a selfie with YOUNGJAE using the fan’s phone. As a cherry on top, the idol would be the one to take the photo.
A total of 50 fansign slots are also up for grabs. In this process, each chosen fan gets to have one minute to talk with YOUNGJAE face-to-face. During that time, the fan can ask him questions and personally give him gifts while he signs the album.
Plenty of other perks like Group Photo Op, signed albums, and signed polaroids are also waiting for lucky attendees who will win the raffle. Additionally, YOUNGJAE prepared other fun and exciting surprises that will delight the fans.
This event marks YOUNGJAE’s first time back in the Philippines since the pandemic began. The last time the GOT7 member visited the country was in 2019 when his group held a concert at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Since then, YOUNGJAE has been busy building a solid profile as a multi-talented performer. The South Korean star recently wrapped promotions for his web drama “Love & Wish” early this year. His musical career is also thriving with “Sugar” serving as his comeback one year after his solo debut.
It’s not too late to meet YOUNGJAE live! Album selling period is currently ongoing with several seats still available. Selling period ends July 1, 2022 at midnight.
YOUNGJAE “Sugar” Fansign in Manila is presented by Y Global Music in partnership with CDM Entertainment.
Source: CDM Entertainment
The Hammingtons Fly to Manila for First Fanmeeting
This July is a good time for a family bonding activity as South Korea’s cutest trio is coming to Manila!
For the first time, Sam, William, and Bentley are coming to meet Filipino fans at The Hammingtons in Juanderland: Fanmeeting in Manila. The event is scheduled to take place on July 17, 2022, Sunday, 3 PM at the New Frontier Theater.
The South Korean stars rose to fame in 2016 when they joined the roster for “The Return of Superman,” a reality show featuring celebrity dads and their children. Initially, it was only Sam and William (now five years old) who appeared on the show. Bentley (now four years old) joined a year later after he was born.
The three quickly became fan favorites and eventually brought home the prestigious “Grand Prize” (locally known as “Daesang”) at the 2018 KBS Entertainment Awards along with the other cast.
Earlier this year, the family decided to step down from the show to pursue other opportunities. One of which is “Wilbengers: Suspicious Camping Commotion,” an animated superhero film starring William and Bentley, together with their dad. The family also recently launched their new variety show titled “The Hammingtons’ Dream Closet” which airs on the ENA channel.
Outside of mainstream media, the boys are busy with their very own Youtube channel, “THE WILLBEN SHOW,” which has now amassed more than 350,000 subscribers.
Despite their packed schedule, The Hammingtons are excited to come to Manila.
“This is an amazing opportunity and we are so looking forward to meeting our fans. The last few years have been really difficult due to restrictions but finally being able to have the chance to meet some of our international fans is so exciting,” shared Sam Hammington, the family patriarch.
Sam is a New Zealander-Australian comedian who gainedstardom in the South Korean reality television show “Real Men.” In 2013, he won the “Best Male Newcomer” award for his amazing performance on the show.
With only a few weeks until the fanmeet, Sam shared how the Hammingtons have begun preparation.
“We are not trying to overly prepare as we want to have an authentic experience while we are there. However, we have been trying to learn some Tagalog but it is not as easy as we thought it would be.”
Sam also shared that they’re eager to try some of the delicious food recommended by the fans; most notably, “chocolate rice” or champorado in Tagalog.
When asked how the kids reacted to the news, the 44-year-old star candidly answered, “To be honest, I have told them but I don’t think they quite comprehend where we are going. They are excited to go on an airplane to another country. But when we get there I am sure they will be excited.”
As a parting message to fans, Sam had this to say: “First and foremost, thank you for supporting us in everything we do. We appreciate you all, and without you, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do. This is our opportunity to thank you in person and hope to meet as many of our fans as possible.”
The Hammingtons’ fanmeeting in Manila is just one of the many Asian stops lined up for the family. With WILD Group now managing their international activities, fans can look forward to seeing more of the trio in-person and on various media platforms across Southeast Asia.
Tickets will be available this Saturday via TicketNet online.Prices for the fanmeet range from PHP2, 850 (Balcony) to PHP6, 500 (MVP). The Hammingtons in Juanderland: Fanmeeting in Manila is presented by CDM Entertainment.
Source: CDM Entertainment
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Filipino singer-songwriter/producer raven puts a modern spin on Pinoy-style courtship withnew song “Hara”
After racking up more than 10 million streams with his debut EP Lika Na, rising singer-songwriter/producer ravenreimagines traditional ‘harana’ with a modern twist on his new single “Hara”—out today via Sony Music Philippines.
Bringing the distinct practice of Pinoy-style courtship to an entirely new audience, raven serenades the object of his affection with lyrics that showcase his sincere intentions.
“Unlike some of the songs that I’ve written so far, most of which are mere expressions of admiration, this particular track chronicles the experience of wooing someone in hopes of capturing their heart,” the young musician shares. “It’s an expression of sentimental nature, but it also comes from a place of humility on the suitor’s end.”
With its delicate fusion of lo-fi elements, hip-hop beats, and intricate guitar melodies, “Hara” conveys romantic earnestness from a better, brighter time. It blurs genre lines without the necessary complications: a gift of effortlessness that raven seemed to adopt in his previous music releases.
“I want to maintain the ‘harana’ feel by putting laid-back guitar sounds to the forefront, while subtly incorporating drums, percussions, trumpets, and modern rap lines into the mix,” says raven. “Like in my last album, the song was just recorded in my bedroom. As always, I have to wait for the household and neighbors to quiet down before I can start working.”
raven is slated to co-headline Balcony Entertainment Live, a concert happening on June 11, Saturday at the Music Museum. Featuring performances from some of the biggest and most promising music acts from the country, he’s set to share the stage with artists such as Rico Blanco, Ebe Dancel, Maris Racal, Zild, and Never TheStrangers. Tickets are available here.
“Hara” is out now on all digital music platforms via Sony Music Philippines. Watch out for the official lyric video on raven’s YouTube channel.
Source: Nyou
Asia’s Soul Supreme KZ Tandingan hits up with global electronic producers GATTÜSO and Frogmonster on “Somebody Like You”
Filipino pop/R&B artist KZ Tandingan teams up with international producers GATTÜSO and Frogmonster on the clubby electronic anthem “Somebody Like You,” out now via Liquid State and Sony Music.
With a collective 1.75 billion streams between them over the last 2 years, the unexpected trio pushes the boundaries of dance music with a truly global collaboration that features two versions: one in English and another one in Mandarin.
The trio has created a progressive banger full of high emotions and feels across each version, with the lyrics highlighting that special moment when you realize that it’s possible to end up with your partner forever.
“Somebody Like You” has something for everybody, and arrives with a lyric video in tow that showcases a fake dating app where anybody can find the love they are looking for.
With collaborations under his belt with the likes of R3HAB, Steve Aoki and Nicky Romero, GATTÜSO has made a name for himself as one of the foremost electronic producers based out of the United States in the last few years, as he continues to bring his A-game to every single he is on.
Tagged as ‘Asia’s Soul Supreme,’ KZ Tandingan delivers indelibly catchy music that has spanned pop, jazz, folk, and R&B, and with this latest release, now adds the dance genre and another new language to her vast music catalogue.
Last but by no means least, Chinese duo Frogmonster, are two friends who connected at university. Having made their name in China with hit record “Remember our Summer,” which is now at over 1.4 billion streams in China, they continue to build their name as one of the most exciting progressive house duos across Asia.
With separate acoustic versions ready for release soon, “Somebody Like You,” is set to pull at your heartstrings over the summer months ahead.
Source: Nyou
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Israel Builds Bridges of Innovation with Filipino Startups
The Embassy of Israel in the Philippines, in partnership with IdeaSpace-QBO Innovation Hub (QBO), hosted a Qlitan Networking night to motivate and uplift the startup industry in the Philippines.
“Israel is known as the startup nation with over 6,000 active startups. We have built a strong ecosystem joined by various innovation key players. We are even shifting from start-up nation to building a smart-up nation to sustain innovation and prepare in addressing future challenges,” Ambassador Ilan Fluss said in his opening remarks. “We would like to share the success story of Israel as a startup nation and create partnerships with the innovation community in the Philippines. We have to build bridges of innovation between our countries to contribute to addressing the development challenges of the Philippines,” Ambassador Fluss added.
Around 50 Filipino founders of startup companies and investors in the Philippines participated in the networking night. The event aimed to connect Filipino startups and key players of the innovation community and to come up with a collaboration between Filipino and Israeli startups. The night also featured a net café session wherein Philippine start-up founders engaged with Israeli businessmen and officials to exchange views and best practices in the industry as well as find ways to work together.
“We need to build a bridge between our two countries so that startups can benefit and gain business,” Butch Meily, president of IdeaSpace Foundation and QBO said. QBO is the Philippines' first public-private partnership platform for Filipino startups led by the IdeaSpace Foundation and supported by JP Morgan Foundation, the Philippine Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). It connects and develops the local startup ecosystem.
Benny Schlick, founder and managing director of Innovation without Border, joined the networking night via Zoom and shared the Israeli innovation ecosystem’s recipe.
Ambassador Ilan Fluss also announced during the event that Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez signed an agreement with the chairman of the Israeli innovation authority to cooperate in technological innovation and research and development. “With this, we are opening more bridges to partner with you and build a stronger startup industry,” Ambassador Fluss shared.
The Qlitan Networking night was held on June 7 at QBO Innovation Hub.
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Filipino-Norwegian singer-songwriter Clinton Kane reminisces on his past with new song “14”
Clinton Kane has shared “14,” the latest song lifted from his forthcoming debut album due this summer via Columbia Records. The reflective record transports listeners to Clinton’s 14-year-old self and follows his inner monologue as he grows into adulthood. Listen HERE and watch the accompanying official video HERE.
In speaking about the new song, Clinton says: “I’ve teased this song for officially a year; I wish I took another year to tease, but I would’ve gotten cancelled. Can’t believe ‘14’ is finally out!
This song breaks my heart into a million pieces every single time I listen to it. I wrote it 2 years ago when I was at my lowest with myself – doubting every single thing about me: how I grew up, where I’m from, and who I am. This song took a year to write, with 30 different choruses and verses being written to this track. I hope you find peace when you listen to this song and know that you are not alone in this world.”
Earlier this year, the 2022 Vevo DSCVR Artist to Watch embarked on a sold-out North American headline tour. The 23-date run brought the Norwegian-Filipino singer/songwriter to Chicago, Boston, New York, Nashville, and more before concluding at Los Angeles’ El Rey Theatre. Clinton Kane will head back out on the road this fall for select tour dates throughout Canada. Visit https://www.clintonkane.com/tour/ for tickets and more information.
Stay tuned for more from Clinton Kane coming soon!
About Clinton Kane:
Clinton Kane is one of those people who actually does all of the things the rest of us wish we could do, such as hightail it to Santorini alone with nothing more than a backpack... The Norwegian-Filipino singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist pens pop with “chords that soothe you and lyrics that bite you.” While growing up between Perth, Australia and The UK, the self-taught singer, guitarist, pianist, and drummer ultimately found solace in music. Writing and performing quelled growing anxiety and stress as he went from popular YouTube covers to a prolific series of independent originals. Signing to Columbia Records, Clinton turned heads with his this is what it feels like EP in 2019. To kick off 2020, he lent his voice to Martin Garrix’s smash “Drown” followed by original solo songs “i don’t want to watch the world end with someone else” and “Fix It To Break It.” After amassing more than 752 million global streams, selling out headline tour dates across North America, and receiving acclaim from NME, Billboard and more, he might just inspire you to live a little louder with his highly anticipated debut album MAYBE SOMEDAY IT’LL ALL BE OKAY led by singles “Chicken Tendies,” “I GUESS I’M IN LOVE,” “GO TO HELL,” and “14.”
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The Prince returns… and rolls out the red carpet for guests
The hotel reopens to let guests experience affordable luxury in the city
(Manila, Philippines) – The Manila Prince Hotel by The Mania Hotel is delighted to officially announce its highly anticipated reopening on June 1, 2022. This heralds an exciting new chapter in the property’s history as it establishes itself as a perfect staycation place in the heart of the city.
The newly reopened Manila Prince Hotel offers guest affordable luxury with a reopening rate of only P1,999 nett for an overnight stay in a Deluxe room. This royal treatment can be enjoyed by two (2) adults and two (2) kids 12 years old and below, along with set breakfast for two.
Staycation seekers, weary urban warriors, working folk, and even guests from outside Metro Manila can expect unrivalled comfort and inimitable service while enjoying the hotel’s facilities and spaces. The hotel boasts of a pool where you can take your kids to enjoy an afternoon of fun, while the rest of the day can be spent having a hearty meal at the hotel’s Marcelino Street Café, which serves a la carte dishes for now. Eventually, Manila Prince Hotel’s amazingly decorated Chinese restaurant, Dragon Court, will reopen at a later date.
Guests are also within walking distance to malls and commercial establishments—the closest being UN Square, which has an array of fast-food choices on the ground floor like Tim Horton’s, Café France, Karate Kid, and many others. The hotel is in the center of everything, and convenient enough to be near banks, hospitals, schools, and convenience stores, churches, and many others.
But Manila Prince Hotel is not just welcoming stay-in guests but also those who are looking for the perfect venue for events that have been postponed or re-scheduled because of the pandemic. With the return of social events and gatherings, Manila Prince Hotel gives guests an option of an affordable but grand venue for conferences, meetings, and even gatherings like wedding receptions, anniversaries, and more.
A clean and safe environment
Manila Prince Hotel is a multi-use establishment that welcomes both staycation/leisure guests, and even guests who need mandatory stay bookings for a few days. Strict safety guidelines will be implemented.
With the reinforcement of cleaning and disinfection procedures implemented in rooms, common areas, function halls, dining outlets, and kitchen and employee areas, Manila Prince Hotel has adapted to current guidelines from the government to ensure guest safety and comfort.
Reservation for staycations as well as function rooms for meetings/conventions, launches and other occasions are now accepted. For enquiries and reservations, guests may call 0998-591-1912; visit https://www.manilaprince.com; or email info@themanilaprince.com.
Source: Manila Hotel PR