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Global superstar Camila Cabello’s new album, Familia out now!
Cabello also shares video for new video “Psychofreak,” featuring Willow via MTV global premiere
After building anticipation around the world, three-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated, multi-platinum, and chart-topping singer/songwriter Camila Cabello presents her anxiously awaited third full-length album, Familia, via Epic Records today. Listen to FAMILIA—HERE.
To celebrate the record’s arrival, the music video for Camila’s “psychofreak” [feat. Willow] made its global broadcast premiere on MTV Live, MTVU and across MTV’s global network of channels, as well as on the Paramount Times Square billboards. Watch the music video for “psychofreak”—HERE. The visual pops off as a cinematic event in its own right and opens up the world of Familia. Following its premiere, YouTube will host a YouTube Afterparty at 10:05am ET. YouTube Premium afterparties are Premium-exclusive live streams with artists. They’re an opportunity for YouTube Premium and YouTube Music Premium members to engage in real time with their favorite artists who host a video feed and live chat.
She set the stage for the album with “Bam Bam” [feat. Ed Sheeran]. It has already amassed over 100 million total streams and 33.4 million YouTube views on the music video. She delivered a show-stopping performance of the single on The Late Late Show with James Corden and teamed up with Sheeran for their first live rendition of “Bam Bam” together at ITV’s Concert For Ukraine. Inciting widespread critical applause, Vulture hailed it as “a bona fide breakup bop,” and Rolling Stone raved, “Camila Cabello brought the azúcar to all the right places with the release of her salsa and cumbia-infused ‘Bam Bam’ featuring Ed Sheeran.” People praised it as “sunny” and “personal,” while fans voted it their “Favorite New Music”on Billboard.
Last night, she headlined the “Familia: Welcome to the Family” concert on her TikTok channel. It trended across the platform and included her first-ever performances of music from the record. It drew millions into its immersive experience with a virtual world for each song highlighted by jaw-dropping choreography, larger than life set design, and gorgeous costumes. It rebroadcasts tonight at 7pm ET in North America. Cheche Alara notably served as Music Producer, Music Director, and Composer of Original Score for the production and Charlotte Rutherford served as the Creative Director.
Arriving in tandem with the album, “Bam Bam” and “PsychoFreak” are custom playable songs in the world’s fastest growing new mobile music game Beatstar. This exclusive partnership heralds the arrival of Familia with the game’s music-obsessed community of 24 million strong. 2 million players have already saved “Bam Bam”to their collections, generating 7.82-plus million plays.
Through and through, Familia stands out as her most personal, passionate, and powerful body of work yet.
Allow Camila Cabello to welcome you to her Familianow!
TRACKLISTING:
1. Familia
2. Celia
3. Psychofreak [feat. Willow]
4. Bam Bam [feat. Ed Sheeran]
5. La Buena Vida
6. Quiet
7. Boys Don’t Cry
8. Hasta Los Dientes [feat. María Becerra]
9. No Doubt
10. Don’t Go Yet
11. Lola [feat. Yotuel]
12. Everyone At This Party
About Camila Cabello
Diamond-certified multi-GRAMMY® Award-nominated Cuban-born singer, songwriter, actress, and activist Camila Cabello pushes popular music and culture beyond boundaries and borders. She has broken one ceiling after another and made history in the process. She has notably emerged as “the first Hispanic woman to reach RIAA Diamond status” with her Billboard Hot 100 #1 smash “Havana” [feat. Young Thug]—which also stands out “as the most-streamed song of all-time by a female artist.” She has garnered dozens of awards, including two Latin GRAMMY® Awards, five American Music Awards, and a Billboard Music Award. In 2018, her full-length debut album, Camila, bowed at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 and eventually went platinum. It received a GRAMMY®nomination in the category of “Best Pop Vocal Album” as “Havana (Live)” picked up a nod for “Best Pop Solo Performance.” With the success of the triple-platinum single “Never Be The Same,” she made history yet again as “the first artist ever to land two multi-format number one singles with the first two singles from a debut album.” During 2019, she teamed up with Shawn Mendes for “Señorita.” The multiplatinum anthem scored a nomination for “Best Pop Duo/Group Performance” at the GRAMMY®Awards. Her sophomore full-length, ROMANCE, ascended to platinum status. In its wake, she would be the “first female artist since Adele to triple up atop Billboard’s Hot 100, Top 200, and Artist 100 charts.”
However, Camila makes her most important, irresistible, and inimitable artistic statement to date with her third full-length album, Familia, in 2022.
Source: Nyou
NOBITA deals with being at the bitter end of a relationship on hugot anthem‘Totoo’
Driven by the success of their mega-hit “Ikaw Lang” and wedding-themed track “Unang Sayaw,” breakout band NOBITA has recently reached a new milestone in their career for achieving more than 90 million streams on Spotify alone.
Having mastered the art of writing hugot anthems inspired by the universality of long-term commitment and romantic desire, the five-piece act continues to make pop-rock tunes that leave listeners in a vulnerable state. This is evident on their 2022 single “Totoo,” released under Sony Music Philippines.
Written by lead guitarist Sam Aquino, produced by IsaganiPalabyab of Monostery Studio, with arrangement and additional lyrics from the band, “Totoo” articulates the uncertainty of being lost and helplessly in love. Its songwriting comes from a place of earnestness, capturing the messiness of being at the bitter end of a relationship.
“Since may hit single kami about being certain for love, we decided to take turns by making a 'counter song' for a love song per se,” NOBITA said in a joint statement. “Our fans, Nobibis requested for us to make a song about ‘single’ and ‘unfortunate in love’ people. We decided to take the challenge to heart.”
Laced with suave instrumentation and heartfelt vocals, the song hits harder than usual, while retaining the earworm tendencies of their previous hits. As the chart-topping music act puts it, “We just simply want to keep the NOBITA flavor in all of our tracks.”
The release of “Totoo” comes with a music video that stars veteran actor Mon Confiado and popular content creator Eya Borja. Directed by NOBITA’s frequent collaborator John Selirio, the MV explores the intricacy of reliving memories and the pain of losing someone important.
NOBITA’s “Totoo” is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Philippines. Watch the music video here.
Source: Nyou
Filipino girl group KAIA pushes pop music forward with official debut single “BLAHBLAH”
The modern banger is produced by global hitmaker Lee Oh Won
KAIA sets their sights on going global with their official debut single “BLAH BLAH”—released under Sony Music.
The upbeat bop is helmed by Lee Oh Won, the producer behind some of the most remarkable tunes by international artists such as Stray Kids, SHINee’s Taemin, TVXQ, and SB19. Exploring a future-forward sound that ties together different elements and styles, “BLAH BLAH” marks the arrival of ShowBT-managed KAIA as a P-Pop newcomer with hitmaking potential.
The five-piece group wrote “BLAH BLAH” as a creative unit, deriving from their collective experiences in dealing with romantic love and infatuation, and how it’s not always “as beautiful as what we think.”
“Writing BLAH BLAH is somehow easier considering our chemistry has improved a lot since then,” KAIA’s very own Sophia shares in a statement. “We finally learned how to trust each other on a deeper level, hence the making of a song about love. Aside from this, everyone puts their 100% effort into this official debut. Even when one of us gets stuck in writing, the other four members make sure to help out when needed. That being said, our closeness and dedication made us more comfortable and confident in writing BLAH BLAH.”
The song is accompanied by a music video that provides a stark contrast between the dream world and the reality. With director Angelo Balanon at the helm of the visual narrative, the clip translates the very essence of the song with cosmopolitan, movie-like sheen that is at par with K-Pop and J-Pop music videos.
KAIA’s debut single serves as the first chapter of their journey towards self-discovery. As showcased in the concept trailer that preludes the music video, the multi-talented quintet deals with finding their own voice in an industry that is completely challenging and unfamiliar to them.
For fans of P-Pop who are looking for exciting newsounds, KAIA’s “BLAH BLAH” is definitely your jam: a global-ready tune that blends pop music conventions with sonically interesting ideas and lyrical autonomy.
KAIA’s official debut single “BLAH BLAH” is out nowon all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music. The song release is part of Sony Music Entertainment’s "Angat, P-Pop!" initiative for the month of April - which aims to put a spotlight on this new generation of Pinoy Pop hits by up-and-coming groups from the label's roster and beyond.
ABOUT KAIA
KAIA is an upcoming 5-member girl group from ShowBTPH, the same company that launched P-POP Kings SB19. The members consist of Sophia, Angela, Charice, Charlotte, and Alexa. The name KAIA is inspired by two tagalog words: First is Kinaiya, which is a tagalog noun that describes your inner character. These aren’t just your good traits, but all the traits and characteristics that make you who you are. The second word is Kaya, which is a generic tagalog term Filipinos use in their everyday lives, mainly to overcome their struggles. “Kaya mo paba?” “Kakayanin.”
KAIA is a word that sounds feminine, but means powerful. Accepting who you are, and using it as a strength to overcome your goals despite what may be thrown at you. This is what the group represents now that they have finally debuted.
Source: Sony Music Philippines
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PH leg of 2022 UCI Gravel World Series ends on a triumphant note
Butuan native Riemon Lapaza topped the race amid a challenging terrain
With some of the most inspired riding and trying tracks in a race this year, the 2022 UCI Gravel World Series Philippines is in the books, literally in the history books, as being the starting point of the first-ever race series of its kind under the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI).
The multi-nation, multiple-leg race series kicked off last April 3, 2022 in Bongabon, Nueva Ecija, a picturesque municipality that has become a favorite destination within the global biking community for the past few years.
After enduring the dirt road with a flat tire near the finish line, Butuan native Riemon Lapaza emerged as the top placer of the Philippine leg in all categories, clocking in 3:06:46.7. The champion of the men’s 35-39 years old category was trailed behind by The Netherlands’ Rick Nobel, who placed first in the men’s 19-34 category.
Mellisa Jane Jaroda topped the women’s 19-34 category, and ranked first among female racers with 3:39:00.639.
Close to 400 riders were in attendance, all vying for the chance to finish the 85-km race. Each qualifier was awarded with a finisher medal, and 25% of each rider category earned a UCI qualifying medal and automatically made it to the UCI World Championships.
Participants from the Philippines and the rest of the world powered through all the ascents, river crossings, water features, and everything else that Bongabon’s legendary terrain put in front of them. As Vic Narciso, one of the riders, described the journey as he crosses the finish line, “it was the most challenging and violent race I’ve ever done, but I can’t stop smiling.”
Ann Aleonar, who has been racing since 2010, shared that she was overwhelmed with gratitude. “I took a 5-year break from racing, and anyone who’s raced knows that it isn’t easy to come back – especially up to racing level,” Aleonar said. “And then the pandemic happened, it really wasn’t easy. When I actually finished and qualified, the first feeling I felt was gratefulness.”
The Philippine leg attracted competitors from Europe and Asia, who not only found victory here in the country, but a biking scene that welcomed them with open arms. Tokyo’s Junro Nagashima of cycling team Roppongi Express, said that he was not surprised at how friendly the Filipino riders were, but that he was surprised at how comfortable they all made him and his teammate feel. Rick Nobel from the Netherlands, who placed first in the 19-34 Male category, was also seen smiling from ear-to-ear, in the midst of his newfound friends within the local riding community. Jared Hui, a rider from Singapore, wrote a long testimony on Facebook about how local MTB legend Bans Mendoza lent him his personal bike after he realized that his own two-wheeler wasn’t the right setup for the race.
Bongabon Mayor Allan Gamilla also made an appearance and expressed gratitude to the organizers for tapping Bongabon, Nueva Ecija as the first and only Asian leg in the 2022 UCI Gravel World Series. “This is a big boost for Bongabon as a destination for sports tourism. We hope to make use of the municipality’s potential to help promote the country, and further establish it as major global hub for gravel riding.”
These were just a few of the stories of how an amazing sporting event brings all kinds of people together, with everyone leaving the venue with full hearts already asking about the next race. Clearly, in more ways than one, UGWSPH made its mark.
For the full results of the 2022 UCI Gravel World Series Philippines, visit www.wjctiming.com/main-result
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Source: Nyou
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Harry Styles returns with ‘As It Was’
New single and music video available now
Today, GRAMMY Award®-winning global superstar Harry Styles has released his brand new single and video “As It Was.”
“As It Was” is the lead single from his highly anticipated new album Harry’s House, to be released May 20 on Columbia Records. The music video for “As It Was,” shot last month in London, finds Harry collaborating with Ukrainian GRAMMY Award®-nominated director TanuMuino. Listen to “As It Was” here and check out the video here.
“Directing a Harry Styles video was a bucket list dream come true for me as he’s my favorite performer,” says Tanu. “Shooting him was bittersweet as it was one of the happiest days of my life, but on the second day of the shoot, my country Ukraine was invaded so you can imagine the insane emotions we had while shooting. Me and my team from Ukraine poured so much love into this video and you can see it on screen. It will be a music video I will never forget and now I can happily retire.” See full team credits below.
Harry’s House is the third solo studio album from Harry Styles and first music release since 2019’s record breaking sophomore album Fine Line. The new 13-track full-length album was recorded in multiple locations across the UK, Los Angeles and Tokyo from 2020 to 2021. It was written by Harry alongside frequent collaborators Kid Harpoon, Tyler Johnson, and Mitch Rowland. Harry’s House is available for pre-order at all physical and digital retailers globally. In addition, exclusive configurations will be available at select retailers nationwide including a Target Translucent Yellow vinyl and a Sea Glass Green vinyl available on the artist’s webstore. Pre-order Harry’s House here.
Harry is set to headline the legendary Coachella Festival on April 15 and 22, where he will perform “As It Was” for the first time ever. He will then take Love on Tour back on the road in support of Harry’s House in stadiums and arenas across the world this summer, starting June 11 in Glasgow. See full list of dates at https://www.hstyles.co.uk/.
Pre-order album here
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Source: Nyou
Filipino band of Mercury teams up with Chinese breakthrough producer Crazy Donkey on new single “New Highs”
The Mandarin edit also features Chinese rapper Kaka
Alternative pop/soul outfit of Mercury continues their winning streak with the release of ‘New Highs,’ their collaborative single with prolific producer Crazy Donkey.
Incorporating elements of house and Brazilian bass effortlessly alongside Nathan Huang’s vocals, ‘New Highs’ showcases the natural instincts that have made 16-year-old Crazy Donkey one of the most exciting names to come out from China in the last 12 months.
Crazy Donkey worked on the lyrics of ‘New Highs’ with multi-platinum award-winning lyricist, Jesper Borgen, who has been responsible for writing hits from the likes of Alan Walker, Bebe Rexha and many more. Furthermore, there will be an alternate Mandarin language version of the song made available with local rapper, Kaka, on April 1 as well.
Filipino band of Mercury expressed excitement in workingwith the talented producer despite the difference in sonic approach. “To be able to work with him with this type of sound was a bit of a challenge but at the same time fun because of us exploring the idea,” vocalist and guitarist Nathan Huang said. “We were working remotely away from each other, but it goes to show that we can create music together no matter how far apart we were.”
Adding dimension to the track, of Mercury’s Nathan Huang explores a different sound other than the usual urban-inflected vocals. “We love the melodies that was already laid out and we just added Nathan’s ‘flavor’ to it, you can say,” said the three-piece band in an official statement.
The concept of ‘New Highs’ is all about levelling up and chasing that new “high” and experience and arrives at the perfect moment as many countries open-up globally. The content around the single is set to tie into this very concept across the course of the campaign and will include an official visual centered around the skateboarding scene, shot on location in Los Angeles, that is set for release in mid-April.
In little over three years of Mercury, has established themselves as one of the most electrifying bands to come out of the Philippines, with over 5 million streams in the market and a heralded nomination at the Awit Awards.Composed of Nathan Huang (vocals, guitars), Angelo Sison (bass), and Daniel Monong (drums), the genre-bending act has recently dropped “STRESSES,” an electronic-R&B banger that attempts to showcase an edgier production style. The band is also slated to release CHANGIN’ Vol. 2, along with their full-length album, CHANGIN’ later this year.
With remixes for the likes of Steve Aoki, Lulleaux and miletunder his belt, and multiple collaborations and activations set to launch over the coming months, 2022 is shaping up to be Crazy Donkey’s biggest year yet – all before he’s even left school. To date, Crazy Donkey has over 230 million streams under his belt in China.
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Crazy Donkey and of Mercury’s “New Highs” is out now on all digital music platforms via Sony Music.
Source: Nyou
Filipino rapper Flict-G links up with PUBG MOBILE for “Bawal Sumuko Dito” music video
Smugglaz, Skant Vee, Hakob, and A$tro joins the patriotic rapper in the empowering music video for the youth.
Flict-G teams up with fellow rappers Smugglaz, SkantVee, Hakob, and A$tro for the star-studded track “BawalSumuko,” considered to be PUBG MOBILE’s biggest collaboration of the year. Watch the full music video here.
Familiar PUBG MOBILE characters are brought to life in the music video, interspersed with Battle Royale scenes in-game. The artistic direction also features vibrant blues, pinks, and yellows hinting at the game’s 4th-anniversary celebration.
Flict-G is a Filipino rapper known in hip-hop circles for his patriotic rap and lyrics of resistance and inspiration. He encourages everyone, especially the youth to become the best version of themselves in the PUBG MOBILE story-inspired music video. The Microphone Mechanics and Cursebox production connect real-life adversities to in-game competition faced by gamers.
"Naniniwala ako sa kakayahan ng kabataan, at lahat ng Pilipino (I believe in the ability of the youth, and of all Filipinos, to surmount any obstacles),” said Flict-G. “Iyanang mensahe ng pakikipaglaban at pag-asa na gusto ko ihayag (That’s the message of the fight and of hope that I want to share.)”
Together with fellow rapper Smugglaz, he broke into the music scene with the hip-hop/rap track hit "Nakakamiss". The rap masterpiece became 2015’s most downloaded song, recognized by the Philippine Awit Awards.
In the Philippines, PUBG MOBILE marked the milestone with flying colors, starting with the launch of the 1.9 update, the release of the game’s first-ever Tagalog Voice Pack featuring Moymoy Palaboy’s Rodfil, and gearing up to travel the country with the emergence of the anticipated Pop-Up Crates. Limited-edition mountain bikes painted in PUBG MOBILE 4th-anniversary colors are up for grabs.
The music video for "Bawal Sumuko Dito” is a collaboration between Sony Music and PUBG, and is out now on Flict-G’s Youtube channel and the PUBG MOBILE Philippines Facebook page. Listen to the track here.
Source: Nyou
Prepare To Power On With The POVA Neo Scan To Win Promo
Almost 1 Million Pesos worth of prizes in store for over 300 lucky winners!
MANILA, PHILIPPINES/ 1 APRIL 2022 – Premium smartphone and AIoT brand, TECNO Mobile, is giving its consumers the power to win big this April with the Scan To Win With POVA Neo Promo. Every purchase of participating TECNO Mobile smartphones from April 1 to 30, 2022 entitles a customer to join. Fantastic prizes will be given away each week, including Yamaha Mio Gear 125cc Motorcycles, Samsung 50" UHD Smart TVs, the latest smartphones and AIoT devices from TECNO Mobile, and cash rewards!
The Scan To Win With POVA Neo Promo is part of TECNO Mobile’s ongoing campaign geared towards empowering consumers to carry on with their daily tasks, in order to make a positive impact in the community. Through initiatives such as this, along with the continued release of new, high-performing smartphones in the country, TECNO Mobile upholds its commitment to bring innovative mobile technology to emerging markets, as the premium smartphone brand for all.
Scan To Win With POVA Neo
From April 1 to 30, 2022, visit your nearest TECNO Mobile Concept Store, TECNO Mobile Kiosk, or one of TECNO Mobile partner dealers’ physical stores nationwide, and purchase any of the following TECNO Mobile smartphones for the chance to spin and win: Spark 8P, Spark 7T, POVA Neo 64GB or 128GB, and Camon 18.
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Upon completion of valid purchases, you will receive a QR code that you may scan to access the Spin to Win game. QR codes may only be accessed at the store where purchase was made, and can only be done within the promo duration, until April 30 before store closing time. Customers must present the warranty card of the purchased unit, their invoice or official receipt, and a valid government ID when availing of the promo.
After scanning the QR code, participants will be redirected to the Scan To Win With POVA Neo page. Customers must then enter all the necessary details, including their Name, Contact Number, Complete Address, Email Address, Unit Purchased, Store Name, and unit IMEI. Clicking Submit to send in your details, then play the Spin the Wheel game.
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One (1) valid IMEI serves as a single entry, and entitles a customer to play one (1) Spin to Win game. Customers who purchase more than one participating unit may play and win more than once. There is no limit to the number of times a customer may win.
Winners will be announced weekly on the TECNO Mobile Philippines Official Facebook Page. A representative from TECNO Mobile will contact the winners to coordinate delivery of their prizes. Delivery or crediting of cash prizes will be completed within two weeks from winning. Winners will be required to present a valid government ID upon receipt of their prizes. Prizes are non-transferrable, and may not be converted to cash.
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About TECNO Mobile
TECNO is a premium smartphone and AIoT devices brand. With “StopAt Nothing” as its brand essence, TECNO is committed to unlocking the best contemporary technologies for progressive individuals across global emerging markets, giving them elegantly designed intelligent products that inspire consumers to uncover a world of possibilities.
TECNO understands the needs of consumers from different markets and provides them with localized innovations and design breakthroughs demonstrated through their mastery of serving consumers who are “young at heart” and never stops pursuing excellence. TECNO’s portfolio spans across smartphones, tablets, smart wearables and AIoT devices made for consumers in over 70 emerging markets world-wide.
For more information, please visit www.tecno-mobile.com.
Source: TECNO Philippines
Israel Donates Water Filtration Systems to MinDa
Cheers to potable water from the Israeli-made water filter system.
From left to right: DCM Nir Balzam, Provincial Board Member Absalon Colandog, Provincial Administrator Dr. Aime Jimeno DVM, MinDA Secretary Maria Belen Sunga Acosta, Ambassador Ilan Fluss, Governor Arlene "Kaka" Bag-ao, PDRRMO Rosario Roxas (Photo credit: MinDA)
The Embassy of Israel in the Philippines donatedNUF water filtration systems to Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) which were distributed to Typhoon Odette-stricken areas in Mindanao.
The Israeli-made water filtration systems were delivered to Del Carmen and San Isidro in Siargao Island and Cagdianao and Basilisa in Dinagat Islandson March 29. Joining Ambassador Ilan Fluss and Deputy Chief of Mission Mr. Nir Balzam during the turnover ceremony were MinDA secretary Maria Belen Acosta and Deputy Executive Director Romeo Montenegro. Present were Surigao del Norte Governor Francisco Matugas, Dinagat Islands Governor Arlene Bag-ao, and other government officials.
“Water is life. This donation is Israel’s initiative to support and promote access to potable water in the Philippines. When Typhoon Odette struck the areas in Mindanao, Israel saw the need for clean, drinking water. We coordinated with MinDA to help identify which areas we could extend this assistance,” Ambassador Fluss explained. The ambassador added, “Israel’s innovation and technology can contribute to solving some of the challenges of the Philippines.”
The Israeli-made technology is a portable crank-operated machine capable of taking water from a polluted source such as a river and purifying up to 400 liters per hour, which is enough to supply all the daily water needs of 300 to 400 people.
Prior to this, the embassy sent immediate relief efforts in December to Cebu, Bohol, and Siargao, which were also affected by Typhoon Odette. “The embassy saw the urgent needs of the people. We donated food packs, hygiene kits, water filtration systems, and solar panels to these affected areas,” Mr. Balzam shared.
MinDA and LGUs in Mindanao received a training program by Israel’s Center for International Cooperation (MASHAV) in 2021 for water conservation and management. This joint initiative is part of the ongoing partnership of the Israel Embassy and MASHAV with MinDA.
Source: EMBASSY OF ISRAEL MANILA
Looking Back with Joy
Transit Dialog has published my essay, Looking Back with Joy, yesterday. Allow me to share it with you all:
“𝘓𝘦𝘵 𝘶𝘴 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮.”
𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝗼𝘆
𝘉𝘺 𝘚𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘢 𝘎𝘢𝘪𝘭 𝘓𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘴
I was watching a video on YouTube about gratitude. The vlogger was a published author who shared her achievements in 2021. She said that she was surprised with all that she has achieved during an otherwise challenging year.
Time can fly so fast, especially for a busy author and vlogger. Her joy was palpable in her video, and she simply chose to celebrate herself and her wins.
This video has inspired me to look back on the previous year by flipping through my journal. I saw how the manuscript for my first book was coming together, and the notes that I had for it. I read the entries that I wrote as I launched my first book, as well as my plans for the second one. I was hooked! I did not realize that all of these happened in the span of a few months.
I reached for my second journal for 2021 and looked back on my second book’s manuscript and outline. I read my thorough notes on my manuscript’s chapters, and how I still wanted my second book to feel like a self-help book. Sure, it was about self-publishing, but I wanted to motivate my reader by sharing my own experiences as well.
My second book was launched to so many feels on my journal, and I felt my own joy through its pages.
It warmed my heart to read about genuine happiness and personal fulfillment. I did not realize how far I have come because 2021 seemed like a very long and difficult year. Looking back, I wrote and published my two books because it was my creative outlet and career move. I took a risk, and it all worked out in the end.
I recently started writing a new journal for 2022 and I reread my entries for January. I was also caught in a wave of surprise and gratitude. I was able to release a short story for a Canadian publisher, and I was able to enjoy my writing assignments and media partnerships. My first month was busy and fun. It makes me happy to read about my progress so far.
I know that not everyone journals everyday, but if you are going through some tough times, try to list down your wins last year. You might be surprised by all your achievements and how far you have come. You can also look at how your 2022 is going so far, and you will see that you are doing a good job after all.
Celebrate your wins, no matter how small! If you want to start a new hobby this year, I suggest that you take up journaling. You can just use it as a gratitude journal and it will become your tracker for all the good things that have gone well in your life. Being thankful can make your soul feel lighter and your heart a lot warmer. Even if life gets challenging, remember that there is always something to be grateful for.
If you still do not know where to start, then just think of how you are reading this. You are looking at a screen right now and you are fortunate to have the means to afford that gadget. You can read and make sense out of this essay. You are lucky to be literate and capable of understanding concepts. You have friends on this social media platform. Sure, they are not all your real friends, but still, some of them are the real deal.
You can read, you have a gadget in front of you, and you have friends. Now, those are three good things to be thankful for!
Let us learn to look back on our wins and celebrate them. Let us be grateful. And let us look forward to a better 2022 that is filled with hope and more wins.
𝘚𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘢 𝘎𝘢𝘪𝘭 𝘉. 𝘓𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘯 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘦𝘣𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘦, 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘬𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘴𝘢𝘮.𝘤𝘰𝘮, 𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘺 2017. 𝘚𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴, 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘦𝘣𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘦. 𝘚𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘴, 𝘧𝘰𝘰𝘥𝘪𝘦 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴, 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱𝘴. 𝘚𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘯 𝘈𝘉 𝘏𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘜𝘈&𝘗.
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Palacio de Memoria
A day at the @palacio.de.memoria ✨ I highly recommend their Tour and Dine Package! 💖 They have valuable paintings, furniture, as well as religious art and relics from Europe. Food at @theloggiaatpalacio is always delicious 👌🏼Cheers! 🍻
K-Pop group OH MY GIRL drops vibrant sophomore album, Real Love
7-member Korean pop group OH MY GIRL returns with their newfull-length album and lead track “Real Love.” The delightful 10-track release follows Dear OHMYGIRL EP which dropped last May 2021, and their 2019 album, The Fifth Season.
With lyrical sensibility and colorful storytelling that takes their work to exciting new places, their sophomore album’s centers perfumes and lingering fragrances as narrative motifs in telling stories of young romance and infatuation.
The self-titled single “Real Love” stands out with its sweet,addictive brass sound and pop melodies. Its lyrics unravel OH MY GIRL’s interpretation of what it feels like to fall in love, and how that special moment feels unreal and unfamiliar. Aside from the lead track, the album explores an eclectic range of music styles spanning pop, EDM, R&B, Latin, and hip-hop influences.
OH MY GIRL made their debut in 2015, and steadily climbed theirway to become one of the biggest K-Pop girl groups.Approximately seven years into their career, OH MY GIRL chartedNo. 1 for the first time on Billboard K-Pop 100 with their hit EP release, NONSTOP. In 2020, “Dolphin” garnered greater success by ranking within the Top 10 for 21 weeks, surpassing BTS’ “Dynamite.” Their song “Nonstop” has charted on Billboard’s K-Pop 100 for 77 weeks, while their lead track “Dun Dun Dance”from their previously released EP charted for 45 weeks andcontinues to maintain its placement even to this day.
LISTEN TO ‘Real Love’ HERE
‘Real Love’ TRACK LIST
1. Real Love
2. Drip
3. Eden
4. Replay
5. Parachute
6. Kiss & Fix
7. Blink
8. Dear Rose
9. Sailing Heart
10. Real Love (Inst.)
OH MY GIRL’s sophomore album, Real Love is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment Korea.
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PLDT Enhances Customer Experience and Makes Customer Engagement More Seamless and Simpler
The Philippines’ largest telecommunications company taps into Kantar and Medallia to continue being the market leader in customer experience, leveraging on a digital platform.
MANILA, Philippines – March 29, 2022 – Kantar, the world’s leading data, insights and consulting company, announced on March 1, 2022 that PLDT Inc., the Philippines’ largest, most diversified and fully integrated telecommunications company, and Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), PLDT’s wholly owned wireless subsidiary, have selected Medallia as the customer experience platform of choice, with Kantar supporting the implementation efforts across PLDT and Smart. Kantar and Medallia, Inc., the global leader in customer and employee experience, joined the PLDT team at a digital signing ceremony to formalize the partnership.
“A large part of our commitment to provide world-class connectivity for all Filipinos is to empower our people and processes with technology that allows them to render the best customer experience,” said PLDT and Smart President and CEO Alfredo S. Panlilio. “Our engagement with Medallia and Kantar gives us this technology and empowers us to listen and respond to our customers more effectively, as they are our North Star for all group-wide efforts.”
With Medallia and Kantar, PLDT and Smart aim to optimize customer experience management across all channels, including digital platforms, mobile phone applications, and contact centers.
“At Kantar, we work with clients across various industry verticals in advising and driving, both strategically and operationally, on Customer & Brand Experience. Our best practice framework on implementing a world class technology like Medallia is built on a practical yet impactful closed loop feedback system,” said Executive Managing Director of Kantar SEA Katie McClintock. “We have a dedicated and experienced team, supported by regional and global experts, working closely with PLDT and Smart to ensure best-in-class execution and how to use the insights that are being captured on Medallia to help PLDT and Smart win faster and better in the Philippines”
For more information on Kantar’s expertise and solutions, please visit: https://www.kantar.com/expertise
About Kantar
Kantar is the world’s leading evidence-based insights and consulting company. We have a complete, unique, and rounded understanding of how people think, feel and act; globally and locally in over 90 markets. By combining the deep expertise of our people, our data resources andbenchmarks, our innovative analytics and technology, we help our clients understand people and inspire growth.
Source: Nyou
Tate McRae shows emotional vulnerability on new single “chaotic”
Multi-platinum singer/songwriter/dancer Tate McRaereleases her new track and visualizer for “chaotic” today via RCA Records and Sony Music. The emotionally charged ballad continues to showcase more of Tate’s personal lyrics and reunites her with Grammy Award winning songwriter/producer Greg Kurstin. “chaotic” will be featured on Tate’s debut album which is due out early Spring 2022.
Upon its release, “chaotic” garnered positive acclaim from music critics, with pop culture magazine UPROXX praisingthe track for sitting “comfortably within the sad-streaked palette Tate has already established for getting her emotions out in song form.” ET Canada called it a “heartbreaking new track” with lyrics that navigate confessional fearlessness and depth.
Her debut album will also feature previously released songs “feel like shit” and current single “she’s all i wannabe.” The latter has amassed over 100 million streams and is currently in the Top 15 on the Top 40 chart.
Last month, Tate was announced as Maybelline’s newest brand ambassador and is the face of their new Vinyl Ink liquid lip color.
The Calgary native is one of the most in-demandbreakthrough artists with over 3.2 billion career streams, over 700 million video views, a #1 Top 40 hit and multiple #1 dance hits. She was listed on Forbes 30 Under 30 List for 2021 as the youngest musician on the list as well as Apple’s Up Next Artist for 2021, Amazon’s Artist to Watch in 2021, Pandora’s Artists To Watch 2021 list and included on Billboard’s 21 Under 21 and People Magazine’s One’s To Watch list. She was also named one of YouTube’s Artist on the Rise, and MTV’s Push Artist for July 2020. Most recently she was nominated for a People’s Choice Awards for The New Artist of 2021 and three 2022 iHeart Radio Music Awards.
Tate McRaes “chaotic” is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via RCA Records and Sony Music.
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Speak Plan Live: Buy A A Copy Now!
Hello! I just launched the final book of my Speak trilogy! Read on how planning and journaling has helped me overcome my challenges and eventually write my books! SPEAK PLAN LIVE is now available worldwide via Amazon! Order here. 📖 #authorlife #amazonauthor #speakplanlive
SPEAK PLAN LIVE OUT NOW ON AMAZON!
Hi everyone! My new book, Speak Plan Live, is out now WORLDWIDE on Amazon! It is the final book of my Speak trilogy. This is about my planning and journaling life! Read on how I used journaling as a productivity and self-development tool. Learn from me by buying the book here. 📕 NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR DREAMS!!!✨ #authorlife #speakplanlive #amazonauthor