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P-Pop phenom SB19 cuts across generations with new single “WYAT [Where You At]”
The release of the disco-pop track comes with captivating visuals that explore themes of time travel and connection
P-Pop Kings SB19 arrive in triumphant style with the release of their highly anticipated single, “WYAT [Where You At].” Produced by SB19’s very own Pablo and his real-life brother Josue, the catchy new track delivers another show-stopping moment that cuts across boundaries and generations.
According to the Billboard chart-topping quintet, “WYAT” is a song that chronicles the reconnection of a bond after a very challenging phase in life. “We’ve been performing for almost half of our lives together, and due to the pandemic, our world was suddenly put on hold,” shares Pablo. “I felt a disconnection among the group brought about by the lockdown, and I’ve wanted to reach out to them through this song.”
Propelling their artistry forward with a masterful blend of disco, electronic, and pop music, the five-member hitmaker sets the tone for a new era by incorporating the elements of the past with accessibility that is relatable to the present time. As Josh puts it, “Our team often tries to do something different from what we’ve done before; we’re always evolving.”
“WYAT” first made rounds during SB19’s sold-out online concert Our Zone last year, and was re-recorded at Pablo’s studio for a fuller, more polished touch. It marks their first official release after being on a hiatus since launching their 2021 EP, Pagsibol.
The infectious bop is accompanied by the release of a music video that is built around the themes of time travel and connection. Joyriding through history with shiny, retro-spiked colors and exciting visuals, the MV stays true to the vision of the song—thanks to Justin de Dios’ creative direction and the group’s collaborative contribution to the brainstorming process.
“Everything we put out is connected,” Justin says. “It all started from the teaser during the present day then we went back to the past, from the 50s (diner) to 70s (roller disco) to the 90s (arcade) and back to the present.”
To mark the arrival of “WYAT,” the Filipino pop phenomsare set to embark on their biggest local and international tour to date. WYAT [Where You At] Tour kicks off on September 17, 2022 at Araneta Coliseum, to be followed by a series of shows in Clark, Cebu, Davao and more.
In the following months, the tour extends globally as SB19 heads to multiple countries - US, UAE, and Singapore to name a few. International A’TIN can expect SB19 to drop by their city starting October 2022.
For more information about SB19’s series of shows, check out the updates on their social media accounts.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SB19Official
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialsb19
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SB19Official
YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/SB19OfficialYT
SB19’s “WYAT” is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment. Watch the music video here.
Source: Nyou
Gold of My Own
Transit Dialog has published my essay, Gold of My Own. Here it is:
“𝘐 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘪𝘧 𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘢 𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢 𝘧𝘦𝘸 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘤𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴.”
𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝘆 𝗢𝘄𝗻
𝘉𝘺 𝘚𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘢 𝘎𝘢𝘪𝘭 𝘓𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘴
I have been buying my own jewelry since I started earning money in my early 20s. It was my way of forging my own identity.
Back then, I simply wanted to invest some of my hard-earned money in gold. I learned early in life that gold appreciates in time, and I was eager to invest my money in something valuable. Little did I know that this small decision would change my life a decade later.
While I had some relationships in my 20’s and 30’s, I did not wait for the people I dated to gift me jewelry. The pieces I bought for myself were dainty yet sturdy, since I wanted them to be wearable everyday. I enjoyed mixing and matching my jewelry, and I must say that I was proud to wear objects I have worked hard for.
I also sold a few pieces every now and then to make room for new ones, and it was satisfying to witness how gold truly appreciates over time.
My love for jewelry has helped me self-publish my first book in 2021, as I sold a few necklaces for its production. I wanted to build my career as a published author, and I was determined to produce my first book which I have written during the pandemic.
I was not sad to see these necklaces go. In fact, I was happy to give my career a much-needed boost. I was fulfilling my dream, and there was no better way of rewarding myself than by giving myself the opportunity of a lifetime.
No money could buy the happiness that I felt when my first book was released in October 2021. Today, I am now under a traditional publisher who is based overseas, but my first two self-published books are still available on the market. They were made possible by my simple hobby of collecting gold jewelry, and I must say that time and good financial decisions are gold.
I really appreciate the pieces that I have now because they are minimalist and functional. I avoid pieces that are tacky and gaudy. I stick to everyday designs, which will look good with a cocktail dress or a pair of jeans and a crop top. I like wearing my jewelry everyday because I do not subscribe to the belief that they are only for special occasions. For me, life is the special occasion. And I know that my hard-earned pieces not only sparkle, but they also have innate value. Just like me.
I never compromised my taste because I believe that I can use my creativity to attain the best that I can afford. Sure, I can look for more practical alternatives, but I always stick to my vision and my values. My taste has helped me navigate through life, and it has crossed over to other aspects.
I am able to appreciate good coffee, food, craft beer, and destinations. I know how to enjoy life for what it is worth, but mind you, I do not live beyond my means. I am aware of what I have, and I know what to do with it with prudence. Gold has taught me how to do that.
It makes me excited to know that I am still young enough to enjoy life without regrets, as I should. In fact, a life which has been lived with much thought can be lived without regrets. Since I purchased my own gold jewelry, I learned how to be sure of myself, and to be confident in my own decisions.
I am proud to have invested not just in jewelry, but in myself at large. And I do live life as if it is the main event, and not just a journey with a few special occasions. It is too short to begin with, so I live a big one despite the limited resources that I have.
I hope that you will also find the enthusiasm and courage to do the same.
𝘚𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘢 𝘎𝘢𝘪𝘭 𝘉. 𝘓𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘍𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘰 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘨𝘦𝘳. 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘣𝘶𝘺 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘈𝘮𝘢𝘻𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘵 𝘩𝘵𝘵𝘱𝘴://𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘵𝘳.𝘦𝘦/𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘬𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘴𝘢𝘮, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘸𝘸.𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘬𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘴𝘢𝘮.𝘤𝘰𝘮.
Source: Transit Dialog
Mama Mary Book 7
Hello! My essay, Things I’m Thankful for During the Pandemic, is part of Mama Mary and Her Children Book 7. Our book launch and preorder details are as follows:
The wait is over!
Join us as we launch the seventh installment of “Mama Mary and Her Children” on September 8 (Thursday) at 12PM. Watch the FREE online book launch on our official Facebook page (www.facebook.com/AnvilPublishingInc).
Fr. James B. Reuter, SJ started the “Mama Mary and Her Children” books in 2008, with Rowie Juan Matti and Cherry Castro Aquino continuing his legacy of sharing the healing relationship between Mother Mary and ordinary people. Book 7 contains 45 true stories of Mary’s intercession and love for her children. 👩👧👦💙
Pre-order “Mama Mary and Her Children: Book 7” now at bit.ly/AnvilMM7 💻 For assistance on book orders, please email onlinesales@anvilpublishing.com 📚🛒 #iReadAnvil @rowiejuanmatti @anvilpublishing
Mibf!!!
I have been going to the @manilabookfair since I was in grade 4, and I have been an annual attendee ever since. This is why being a featured author at the MIBF means so much to me 🥹 I’m sorry if we do not have a lot of books on hand since my internationally-published books are not sourced here. But they are available worldwide on Amazon and via this link. 📖 Please support me by buying my books! I’ll see you at MIBF, September 17, 4-5PM, @feu_publications booth!!! 📕 I’m so excited to take lots of pics with everyone! 🫶🏼 NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR DREAMS!🤍 #amazonauthor #authorlife @ukiyotopublishinghouse
Ben&Ben offers unique perspective on forgiveness with new international single “The Ones We Once Loved”
Written by the band’s very own Paolo Benjamin, the stripped-down track is emotionally impactful even in its apparent weightlessness
Having amassed more than a billion streams and a total of 3.5 million listeners on Spotify, Ben&Ben continues to make generation-defining statements with heartfelt tunes that resonate on a universal level. Considered as one of the most commercially successful acts in the Southeast Asian region, the nine-piece collective has recently won the Best Asian Band at the 2022 BandLab NME Awards, and reaped multiple recognitions for their groundbreakingwork on the sophomore album, Pebble House, Vol. 1: Kuwaderno.
With an impressive music portfolio and an upcoming North American tour, the Filipino hitmakers return with another international release following the success of 2020’s “Doors” and “Leaves,” a collaboration with Korean singer-songwriter Young K of Day 6. Released under Sony Music, their new single “The Ones We Once Loved” is a quietly startling confessional that sounds emotionally impactful even in its apparent weightlessness. Written by Ben&Ben’s very own Paolo Benjamin, the track builds its staircase to somewhere personal and intimate, offering a unique perspective on love, forgiveness, and breakup.
“It's a song that owns up to one's faults, makes proper apologies, but also expresses hurt, as breakups are often two-way things,” says the band in an official statement. “It’s also one of the hardest songs we’ve written, because it requires the writer to forgive himself for his past and own up to his faults and mistakes. The painstaking process towards that state, the cycles of anxiety and catharsis that the writer went through, and the eventual expression of all of that in the form of this song, as an encapsulation of such a heavy journey, is what makes this song stand out among our other songs.”
Produced by Johnoy Danao and Jean Paul Verona, the song takes a deceptively stripped-down approach in terms of musicality, but careful not to lose the earnestness that defined their recent hits. According to the folk-pop outfit, they wanted to keep the arrangement as bare and as transparent as possible while still maintaining a certain depth, weight, and storytelling within instrumentation.
“Supporting the vocals is the staple piano sound, as one would hear when being sung the humblest and sincerest of songs, slowly followed by more and more melodic instruments as the singer opens up and exposes vulnerability,” the band explains the sonic motif behind the release. “At the end of the day, we wanted to make an arrangement that would provide no barrier to taking in each meaning of every word of a song that has so much to say.”
Backed by rich but sparsely layered instrumentation, the song, particularly its chorus, captures “what so many of us are often too afraid or unprepared to say after a difficult breakup.” Hoping that listeners would take responsibility in making amends with one’s self, and the person on the other end of the grieving process, the band shares, “We are hoping that this song somehow helps people bridge that gap and feel the importance of really letting go through a multi-faceted forgiveness: one of the other, and of the self.”
“The Ones We Once Loved” serves as Ben&Ben’s official single in support of their Philippine send-off concert and North America/Canada Tour in 2022. It also marks their first collaboration with globally renowned photographer Geloy Concepcion, whose work was recently featured in Vogue Magazine, and other notable publications and exhibits worldwide.
“We’ve always wanted to do a collaboration with GeloyConcepcion as most of the band members look up to him, that when we realized he would be the perfect artist to work with for The Ones We Once Loved, we instantly took a chance and set a meeting up with him,” Ben&Benshares. “In Geloy’s current project ‘Things You Wanted ToSay But Never Did’ we saw how resonant and resemblant his messaging was to The Ones We Once Loved and that he may be the best artist to communicate the song’s message. Geloy’s eye and his way of introducing a space to let out feelings and emotions was one we wanted to emulate in this campaign—a space where people sit safely and quietly with their feelings.”
Earlier this week, Ben&Ben encouraged their fans to use the hashtags #BenandBen #BenandBenTOWOL #TOWOLand #TheOnesWeOnceLoved as part of its Twitter activation campaign promoting the international release of“The Ones We Once Loved.” The hashtags revealed official Ben&Ben Twitter emojis, and unlocked a special preview of the song last August 24, 2022.
Ben&Ben’s “The Ones We Once Loved” is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony MusicEntertainment.
Source: Nyou
Filipino alt-rock trio of Mercury tackles the possibilities of boundless love in new song “ENOUGH”
The bass-driven, soulful rock tune serves as the second release of their new EP, CHANGIN VOL 3
Filipino alternative soul/rock outfit of Mercury powers through a kind of love that knows no bounds in their new single “ENOUGH,” out today via Sony Music Entertainment.
Written collectively by the band themselves, the song deals with acknowledging how relationships grow stronger over time when creating compromises and weathering storms as partners and as individuals.
The eclectic trio shares, “ENOUGH was all about the doubt you had in your relationship. It’s a whole cloud of questions in your head where you wonder if you’re worth it to someone knowing the kind of things that you go through as a human. You mess up, you make mistakes, and all the insecurities you have sort of manifests and affect your relationship. But in this bombardment of doubt and struggle, you realize that that person would love you regardless of the mistakes you made, regardless of the things you’ve done. With that kind of love in your life, that is something that you can never get enough of.”
Co-produced by frequent collaborator and former bandmate knōwmaad, “ENOUGH” marks the band’s return to their rock-leaning roots, incorporating a brooding, bass-heavy sound with edgier sensibilities. It’s not as groovy as their previous set of songs, but the track stand outs on a production level with darker atmospherics and trademark cross-genre approach.
The song, which serves the second track from of Mercury's upcoming EP CHANGIN VOL 3, was conceived during the band’s remote songwriting session in Tagaytay City during the quarantine period.
“After the whole production and writing process, we cleaned up everything, and re-tracked vocals and guitars back in the studio. It was a reinvigorating experience.”
of Mercury’s “ENOUGH” is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment.
Source: Nyou
Help Yourself Choose Paperback 📕
Hello 👋 My latest book, #helpyourselfchoose, is now available on paperback in the Philippines 🇵🇭 It is also available worldwide on Amazon and Google Play! Buy your copy here. 📕 #authorlife #amazonauthor @ukiyotopublishinghouse
Copyright Certificates 🇵🇭
I just received the copyright certificates from the @nationallibraryphilippines for my first two books, #speakbloglive and #speakwritelive! Both of them are Philippine publications under @centralbooksph @publishondemand 📖 As a Filipino author, it is a huge honor to have my works copyrighted to my name. 📖 I hope that you can continue supporting me by buying my books at 👉🏼 https://linktr.ee/speakoutsam 📕 NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR DREAMS!✨#authorlife #amazonauthor
Ben&Ben teases fans with cryptic billboardsacross Metro Manila
Cryptic billboards and posters alluding to a new Ben&Benrelease have recently appeared in strategic locations all over Metro Manila.
The material, which contains discarded film photos with texts exposing some personal thoughts, is said to be part of the lyrics of an upcoming Ben&Ben song to be released sometime next week.
A few days ago, the nine-piece Filipino collective tweeted what looks like a snippet of a lyrics offering an intimate take on the painstaking process of letting go.
Ben&Ben also dropped a performance video of “Stand ByYou,” featuring Indonesian superstar Pamungkas. The collaborative visuals, which was recorded earlier this month at SoundCheck Studio, has racked up more than 220,000 views as of press time.
Set to conquer the international stage with their first North American tour, the Paninindigan Kita music act will be performing in iconic and key venues across nine cities in the US and Canada—ahead of their send-off concert on September 3 at the CCP Open Grounds.
Source: Nyou
Any Name’s Okay navigates the growing pains of adulthood in new EP, Leaving Home
Its focus track “Takbo” tackles themes of running away from burnout and hustle culture
Filipino alternative pop band Any Names Okay has finally dropped their much-awaited sophomore EP, Leaving Home via Sony Music Philippines. Taking a huge step forward in terms of musical and creative direction, the 6-track release digs deeper into the journey of navigating adulthood and embracing the uncertainty that comes with the process.
“As a band, we’re maturing in our songwriting and the way that we operate as creatives,” shares the five-piece outfit. “We want to grow old with our listeners—which can be scary, but very exciting. A lot of those fears and joys can be found in this collection of songs.”
Lyrically, the band’s new EP, Leaving Home expands on introspective and existential themes—sometimes rendered in emotionally blunt details, but most of the time, exhibiting some of the growing pains that one has to go through in their transitional period towards maturity. The promising newcomer explains, “We’ve all been through the wringer the last few years, and this was a much-needed emotional release for everyone. We believe that a thorough listen of the EP, however, still shows that same heart, energy, and sincerity that people have come to know of us.”
Its focus track “Takbo” is one of the standout cuts in the EP as it tackles breaking free from the socio-economic fatigue that is burnout and hustle culture. According to the band, the song is all about running for running’s sake: playing with the imagery of aching muscles and exhausting activities, with its destination and goal to no avail. “While the song is an ode to the tired and tireless self, the reprise that it ends with is dedicated to hope— the hope that this is all for something, that you grow stronger the more you run,” Any Name’s Okay points out.
The release of the song comes with a visual that encapsulates the feeling of weightlessness in all that running. Helmed by Miko Reyes, the music video depicts “a person floating in and out of their world.”
The Yugto band adds, “Familiar to a lot of us, we can feel lost even in the happiest of places. Similar to the track itself, the end shows that there is a point to all the running; it just takes a bit of time to recognize it.”
Leaving Home is written and produced by Any Name’s Okay themselves, but with the help of their long-time pal, Luigi Del Rosario for one of their singles, “Limbo.” Frequent collaborator Tim Recla and Nick Azurin also mixed and mastered all the songs in the EP, respectively, giving it a more gossamer-sounding vibe.
Leaving Home Track list:
1. Yugto
2. Snooze
3. Limbo
4. Takbo
5. Today I Want To Live
6. Discovery
The EP launch happening on August 20, 2022 at Dirty Kitchen (Gravity Art Space), Quezon City is already sold out. But for those who would be joining the band as they perform the tracks from the EP live, you’re in for a treat.
“We’ve prepared some secret performances that you’ll just have to wait and see,” says Any Name’s Okay. “Showgoers will be getting first dibs on our brand-newmerchandise, as well as get the chance to join our giveaways. We’re definitely doing our best to make the launch equally as exciting for everyone there!”
Any Name’s Okay’s second EP, Leaving Home is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Philippines. Watch the music video of its focus track “Takbo” here.
Source: Nyou
Help Yourself Choose ⭐️
Hi! My latest book, #helpyourselfchoose, is now available worldwide on Amazon, Google Play, and via this link. 🖤 Price starts at only $2.99! This book will help you make the right decisions in life 💯 Hope you can support by buying a copy today! 📖 #amazonauthor #authorlife @ukiyotopublishinghouse
SB19 announces release of new single “WYAT” and upcoming world tour
A series of cryptic riddles reveals SB19’s much-anticipated comeback single and upcoming world tour.
P-pop Kings SB19 announces their return to the music scene with WYAT [Where You At], a disco-pop track that highlights the urgency of disconnection to reconnection of the times. The upcoming release marks SB19’s first new material as a group in a year after launching their 2021 EP, Pagsibol.
“It’s been a year, the word 'hiatus' may sound negative but we took it from a different perspective. We maximized the opportunity to think more as to what we can improve on, how we can prepare for our comeback,” says SB19 Stell.
SB19 Ken mentions “We are thrilled to be releasing a new song for our fans. Bigger, better. I hope that A'TIN will appreciate at best the work we've done for our upcoming tour.” WYAT drops on all streaming platforms onSeptember 2, 2022, with the official music video to be released on the same day.
The award-winning and Billboard nominee Philippine Pop phenom is also set to stage their biggest local and international tour to date. WYAT [Where You At] Tour kicks off on September 17, 2022 at Araneta Coliseum, to be followed by a series of shows in Clark, Cebu, Davao and more.
In the following months, the tour extends globally as SB19 heads to multiple countries - US, UAE, and Singapore to name a few. International A’TIN can expect SB19 to drop by their city starting October 2022.
“This will be the first time for us to be going out of the country for our own concert,” reveals SB19 Josh. “We’re excited to meet our international fans. If I may put it: we were caterpillars inside cocoons when we were just starting and now, we've turned into butterflies ready to spread our wings!”
According to SB19 Justin, the five-piece group is very much involved in the creative process behind the upcoming tour, from conceptualization to choreography, from promotion strategy to visual ideation.
He explains, “When SB19 Pablo told us the meaning of WYAT, the song that he and his brother Josue created, I was able to conceptualize WYAT. From there, our team was able to brainstorm on how to improve my initial concept. We made options and showed the other members of SB19, so they could also give their insights. One idea led to another. We started plotting everything: from teasers to the actual music video, every post, down to the last detail.”
SB19 Justin adds, “Josh tweaks a bit of everything, from choreography to the direction of our shoots. He and Pablo has a big role in decision-making. Ken helps with the creative process, from how the dances should look to the set design. Aside from being the main choreographer, Stellalso shares ideas on how to promote our comeback. He’s been mentioning if we could play the videos after our recent performances before the tour starts, So we did. Last August 7, 2022 at Mall of Asia Arena was when we first dropped our video teaser in front of thousands of live audience. I highly consider what the other members, management, staff and other people around me think. It really takes a village and is a healthy collaboration.”
More details about the local and international tour will be announced soon.
For more information about SB19’s series of shows, check out the updates on their social media accounts.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SB19Official
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialsb19
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SB19Official
YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/SB19OfficialYT
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About SB19
SB19 is a five-member Filipino boy band that debuted in October 2018. Their first single ‘Go Up’ went viral and reached millions of views in a few month's time. They are the first Filipino and Southeast Asian act to be nominated in Billboard Music Awards for the Top Social Artist category, and are also the first Southeast Asian act to enter the top 10 of Billboard Social 50 weekly and year-end charts. Their latest record-breaking single ‘'Bazinga' stayed for 7 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard‘s Hot Trending Songs charts, making them the first act to ever reach that milestone. SB19 promotes its music as part of Pinoy pop (P-pop)—a popular sub-genre of Original Filipino Music.
Source: Nyou
Israel Builds Bridges of Innovation during Davao Start-Up Week
Israel supports the first-ever Davao Start-Up Week by hosting Davao-Israel Innovation Night
In photo: Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of Israel Mr. Nir Balzam
The Embassy of Israel, in partnership with the University of the Philippines (U.P.) in Mindanao and IDEAS Davao, hostedDavao-Israel Innovation Night in line with the first-ever Davao Start-Up Week.
Israel is known as a Start-Up Nation, which houses over 9,000 startups. “We are happy to share our success stories, especially with the Philippines. Filipinos are talented individuals; they findsolutions despite limited resources. I believe that with stronger support for innovation and start-ups, many more can be achieved,” Israeli Deputy Chief of Mission Nir Balzam said.
Davao-based start-ups joined the event and were given an opportunity to pitch their ideas to local investors and government officials. “We are still working on connecting more with the industry, building more engagement to have Filipino start-ups collaborate with Israeli start-ups,” Mr. Balzam added.
Vice President for External Affairs of the Israel Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines Mr. Itamar Gero shared his insights on the Startup Ecosystem partnership between the Philippines and Israel. Also in attendance at the event wereExecutive Director of DOST-PCIEERD Dr. Eric Paringit, Project Lead of IDEAS Davao Mr. Miguel Guillermo, representatives from government offices including the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), representatives from the local government units of Davao City, and the Chamber of Commerce.
The Embassy of Israel actively builds bridges of innovation with the Philippines by collaborating with the government and private sectors. In June 2022, the Department of Trade and Industry(DTI) signed an agreement with the Israel Innovation Authority for joint collaboration on innovation. The agreement will foster the formation of collaborative prospects in the field of innovation between Israel and the Philippines. In April 2022, the Embassy hosted in Israel a Filipino delegation headed by DOSTwith their incubators and representatives from DTI, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), andthe United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to learn about the innovation ecosystem in Israel and to see what can be applied in the Philippines.
The Davao-Israel Innovation Night was held on August 11 inAcacia Hotel, Davao. The Davao-based startups who pitched during the event were Virtualahan, Artificial Intelligence Meets Human Intelligence (AIMHI), GeoPik Technologies, AguilaSoftware Incorporated, Coffee for Peace, Geo Pindot, InfinitLMS Solutions, DPI Virtual Tour, Sureplus, and Green HabitsAgri Venture. The event was a joint effort with Israel’s Honorary Consulate in Mindanao based in Davao headed by Honorary Consul Jorge Marquez.
The Davao Start-up Week will run from the 12th to the 14th of August.
Source: EMBASSY OF ISRAEL MANILA
Ben&Ben and Pamungkas team up forthe performance video of “Stand By You”
Both regional superstars recently holed up in a studio to record a two-part collaboration
Filipino nine-piece collective Ben&Ben has recently joined forces with Indonesian singer-songwriter Pamungkas to release a performance video of “Stand By You.” The infectious pop-rock original, which is an English translation of Ben&Ben’s 2022 hit “Paninindigan Kita,” was recorded at SoundCheck Studio in Pasig City last August 5, 2022 (Friday).
Prior to the live studio session, both regional superstars were introduced to each other online last month, and got the chance to brainstorm on how to approach the song with a collaborative mindset. “We sent over a rough translation of our song Paninindigan Kita,” shares Ben&Ben in a statement. “He [Pamungkas] came up with brilliant lyrical ideas, and we ended up co-writing the English lyrics for this song with him.”
Ahead of their sold-out show at 123 Block in Mandaluyong City, Philippines, Ben&Ben and Pamungkas recently recorded a live performance of “Stand By You” complete with a fuller, more intricate arrangement and reassigned verses. The chart-topping Filipino band is more than happy about the result of the session, and how it brought the best of both worlds in one project.
“There was a natural chemistry between both artists,” says Ben&Ben. “This came out in the way the instruments were arranged and the different parts were worked into the final version of the performance.”
Ben&Ben also praised Pamungkas on how he managed to add a totally new vibe to the song, while injecting his own flair into the instrumentation. “This made the collaborative version very distinct in a way that represents both styles blended into one performance, instead of it being a straightforward cover version of the song.”
“Stand By You” is the first of the two-part collaboration between the prolific and award-winning Asian artists. They’re also set to release the performance video of “I Got To Get You” soon.
Pamungkas is currently headlining his own Southeast Asian tour to promote his fourth studio album, Birdy. His hit single “To The Bone” was a huge regional success, topping Spotify Indonesia Top 50 charts for several weeks and peaking at No. 5 on Spotify Philippines Top 50 charts last year. The song also performed well commercially in other Southeast Asian countries, particularly in Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia.
Ben&Ben is set to conquer the international stage with their first North American tour, performing in iconic and key venues across nine cities in the US and Canada. They’re also gearing up with the release of their new international single this month—ahead of their send-off concert on September 3 at the CCP Open Grounds.
Watch the live performance of “Stand By You” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wrYBtxxgZk
Source: Nyou
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Market! Market! hosts I AM POSSIBLE - a PWD Entrepreneurs Fair
Support the PWD community, check out the fair from August 11-13
Show your support for persons with disabilities (PWDs) and their initiatives. From today until Saturday, Market! Market! is hosting I AM POSSIBLE - a PWD Entrepreneurs Fair where talents, skills and products proudly crafted by the PWD community will be showcased.
During the three-day selling fair, workshops and sign language classes will likewise be held at the Market! Market! Activity Center. On Aug. 12, Friday, at 6pm, Atty. Mack Hale D. Bunagan, J.D. will also hold a seminar.
The event is brought to you by Market! Market! in partnership with Precious Works of Differently-abled Enterprise (PWDe), Alagang AyalaLand, and JCI Philippines and Paranaque Asinderas, Naturally, and P3PWD Partylist headed by Hon. Cong. Rowena Guanzon.
I AM POSSIBLE participants
The PWD Entrepreneurs Fair will have the following participants: ALKASAMOPI INC.; Ampie’s Café and Korean BBQ; Analie Leather Wallets; Arte Autismo Filipino; Bee Poe Lar; CLCruz Adventourista Travel;.Dainty Love Shoppe; the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD); Five Star Cleaning Service; Hand and Heart; Handcrafted by Harl’s; HealthCare Depot;.Herbs International; Herb’s Best International; Honey Made Boutique; Honeymade Enterprise; Humankind by La Mason B; ILLC; JNJ Personalized; Juliana Dela Cruz; Marlon Bautista; Numi Ph; R Bakery; Richard Noriega; Six Crew Café; SPACE: Crafting Beyond Limits; Special Hands by Nina; Tahanang Walang Hagdan; and Violet Starlight.
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Sony Music Philippines hosts a listening party for the release of Calvin Harris’ Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2 album
Sony Music Philippines and Columbia Records recently threw a listening party for Calvin Harris’ highly anticipated sixth studio album, Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2at the Unwnd Mamser Café in the Unwnd Lux Hotel, Poblacion, Makati City last August 9, 2022 (Tuesday).
The event, which celebrates the release of the multi-platinum selling artist and heavyweight producer’s star-studded album, played the songs in succession, following the sequence of the record tracklisting. Listen here.
Calvin tapped 23 of the most dynamic artists in music today to collaborate on this quintessential summer album. Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2 is full of psychedelic instrumentation and a number of exciting and unsuspecting pairings between the featured artists. Amongst the collaborations is “Obsessed” feat. Charlie Puth and Shenseea (watch visualizer here), and previously released tracks "Potion" feat. Dua Lipa and Young Thug, "New Money" feat. 21 Savage, "Stay WithMe" feat. Justin Timberlake, Halsey and Pharrell, and "New To You" feat. Normani, Tinashe and Offset.
Leading up to the release this week, Calvin dropped the album trailer which previewed all the tracks on the album. In the clip, he reintroduced the iconic Funk Wav Bounces parrot which first made its debut around the launch of Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1 in the summer of 2017. View the album trailer here and full tracklist below.
Visit the Calvin store to purchase physical album product and new merch here.
Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2 Tracklisting:
Intro
New Money feat. 21 Savage
Potion feat. Dua Lipa & Young Thug
Woman Of The Year feat. Stefflon Don, Chlöe & Coi Leray
Obsessed feat. Charlie Puth & Shenseea
New To You feat. Normani, Tinashe, & Offset
Ready Or Not feat. Busta Rhymes
Stay With Me feat. Justin Timberlake, Halsey & Pharrell
Stay With Me (Part 2) feat. Justin Timberlake, Halsey & Pharrell
Somebody Else feat. Jorja Smith & Lil Durk
Nothing More To Say feat. 6LACK & Donae’O
Live My Best Life feat. Snoop Dogg & Latto
Lean On Me feat. Swae Lee
Day One feat. Pharrell & Pusha T
Calvin Harris’ Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2 is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Columbia Records/Sony Music.
Source: Nyou
Korea’s “Awesome Play NFT Festival” is Streaming In the Philippines
Here’s your chance to join a one-of-a-kind music festival from the comfort of your home. Awesome Play NFT Festival, a 2-day concert to be held in Jaraseom, Gyeonggi-do Province, will be available for online streaming in the Philippines.
Viewers get to enjoy performances from South Korea’s most talented artists including AILEE, LABOUM, DJ Soda, and many more. Streaming is available from August 13-14, 2022 via Bigo Live.
The festival boasts a one-of-a-kind concert experience through the “Z-Band,” a smart device worn on the wrist that checks the heart rate of the user. Moreover, users can share their heart rate with others in real-time via the heart-sharing platform “Z-Beat.” The amazing surprises don’t end there. Awesome Play is also hosting a treasure hunt for Z Planet users with a prize amounting to 100 million won.
Tickets for the online streaming are now on sale until August 12, 2022 via cdmentertainment.ph. Prices and other information are available below.
8/13 | EDM FESTIVAL | 12:30-21:30 KST (1:30PM – 10:30PM Philippine Time)
• DJ SODA
• TPA
• WAD
• X_X
• BLOSSIO
• KIRIN
8/14 | KPOP FESTIVAL | 18:00-21:30 KST (7:00PM – 10:30PM Philippine Time)
(Treasure Hunt will take place first from 12:00-18:00 KST)
• YONGYONG
• MUSTB
• HI-L
• TRENDZ
• BLANK2Y
• LABOUM
• AILEE
Ticket Prices (streaming only) are as follows:
• 8/13 (1 Day): PHP900
• 8/14 (1 Day): PHP900
• 2-Day Ticket: PHP1,200
Experience a unique concert that will thrill your heart with Awesome Play NFT Festival. Grab your tickets now at https://www.cdmentertainment.ph/.
Source: CDM Entertainment