Internationally acclaimed rapper Shanti Dope continues to soar high with his brand new single “Peekaboo”

The country’s Rap Phenom is unstoppable in making waves and imprinting his own brand of music in the local and international scene. Internationally acclaimed hiphop artist Shanti Dope continues to soar high when he hit the global spotlight three times since his debut. In 2018, Disney star Sabrina Carpenter teamed up with the young rap star for “Almost Love.” Following this success, his most-talked about single “Amatz” - a song that made quite a headline when it was first released in 2019, reached international fame when it was featured in the premiere season of Marvel Studios’ The Falcon and the Winter Soldier earlier this year. Just months after this headline, this same song continued to add laudation among his many milestones as it emerged in Billboard’s World Digital Song Sales Chart on number 10. 

Shanti Dope keeps his momentum high as he releases his second single for 2021 entitled “Peekaboo!” with a vocal collaboration with Skinny G of ACDMND$. Produced by Lester Klumcee Vano, this song speaks of Shanti Dope’s beginnings in his hiphop career and what kept him going. Being focused on his goals and priorities is also one of the main themes in this trippy Pinoy rap song.

Globe brings 5G roaming for Filipinos in USA and Canada through partners AT&T and Telus

Filipinos based in North America may experience the many benefits of Globe’s 5G Roaming services as it officially cements its partnership with USA-based AT&T and Canada-based Telus.

Globe empowers its customers in North America by giving them the best possible 5G network experience to help them stay connected with their loved-ones as well as to various opportunities wherever they are in the world. With this partnership with AT&T and Telus, Globe’s 5G roaming will service customers in around 14,000 US towns and cities and at least 5 major cities in Canada.

GrabAcademy opens new upskilling paths for driver- and delivery-partners in the Philippines


●  GrabAcademy is now fully online - providing driver- and delivery-partners access to new learning and development opportunities to enhance their skills and become competitive in the digital-first economy.

●  Through the GrabAcademy program and its partnership with Microsoft, Grab Philippines is reinforcing its commitment to leveraging technology to accelerate digital literacy and digital inclusion.

●  Grab driver- and delivery-partners can benefit from six (6) training and development programs co-developed by Grab Philippines and Microsoft

The GrabAcademy is introducing new learning and development courses for driver- and delivery-partners across three (3) pillars- Safety across the platform, Growing within the platform, and Thriving beyond the platform - in addition to courses on topics such as taxation and vehicle sanitation which have also now migrated online.

Smile Train Partners with RMN Foundation for Cleft Con Radio

Smile Train, the world’s leading cleft charity, in partnership with RMN Foundation (RMNF), the corporate social responsibility arm of RMN Networks, Inc., is launching Cleft Con Radio, a series of discussions covering topics pertaining to comprehensive cleft care.

Leveraging the wide network of RMNF in the country, Smile Train aims to reach more patients and parents of children with clefts and educate more communities in the country through Cleft Con Radio. Aside from comprehensive cleft care, Smile Train utilizes its learnings from its telehealth program by discussing topics which may be of help to people with cleft as well as their loved ones who may need more information on how to assist and interact with them in their daily lives. Topics such as feeding and nutrition, surgery and post-surgery care, speech therapy, oral hygiene, among others, will be discussed with each one skewed towards the specific needs of those with clefts. 

"Escape Room" Welcomes Back Fans with New Trailer of Sequel

It’s only a game if you play by the rules.  Watch the new trailer now for Escape Room: Tournament of Champions, which has just been unveiled by Columbia Pictures.  The film opens soon in Philippine cinemas.

https://youtu.be/rzCnWyr1Yz4

About Escape Room: Tournament of Champions

Escape Room: Tournament of Champions is the sequel to the box office hit psychological thriller that terrified audiences around the world. In this installment, six people unwittingly find themselves locked in another series of escape rooms, slowly uncovering what they have in common to survive…and discovering they’ve all played the game before.

Japanese Breakfast ReleasesVideo For Single "Savage Good Boy"

Japanese Breakfast, the musical project of multi-hyphenate Michelle Zauner, releases a self-directed video for their new single "Savage Good Boy," starring Michael Imperioli of The Sopranos.

"'Savage Good Boy' came from a headline I read about billionaires buying bunkers. I was interested in examining that specific type of villainy, and I found myself adopting the perspective of a rich man coaxing a young woman to come live with him underground, attempting to rationalize his almost impossible share of greed and miserliness," says Zauner.  "I knew I wanted the music video to be a pretty literal interpretation of that idea. I wanted to juxtapose images of this post-apocalyptic, industrial bunker with the lightness and extravagance of rococo fashion and set design. Aiming for that balance, my cinematographer, Adam Kolodny, and I were really inspired by Chan Wook Park's The Handmaiden, Stanley Kubrick's Barry Lyndon and Sally Potter's Orlando."

Japanese Breakfast has also expanded their summer and fall tours, which kick off July 28th in Asbury Park, NJ. All dates below.

Globe strengthens data privacy enforcement to safeguard customers' digital experience

With over 80 million customers pivoting their activities to digital, the need for Globe to ensure data privacy and information security has been more pronounced. It plays a critical role in protecting the data and upholding the trust of customers.

Being a company that holds information of customers, Globe continues to strengthen its measures to safeguard customer data from being compromised - reassuring them that their information is always safe and secure.

“We are our customers’ partner in asserting their privacy rights. We believe that strict compliance with privacy and security policies is a critical factor in ensuring safe and secure communications for our customers. We continue to push forward privacy and security initiatives through different touch points to protect customers and their families from identity thefts and scams,” said Atty. Irish Salandanan-Almeida, Globe Data Protection Officer.

Aia de Leon, Barbie Almalbis, Kitchie Nadal, Johnoy Danao, Ebe Dancel, and Bullet Dumas to co-headline ‘ALPAS’ digital concert

Get ready for a night of soaring anthems and classic sing-alongs as kumu live and GNN hold a virtual concert featuring some of the finest Filipino singer-songwriters of all time.

Dubbed ALPAS, the digital show not only aims to bring live performances for the streaming public, but also promises music fans to experience a semblance of ‘concert’ normalcy in an intimate, stripped-down setting. 

Renowned alternative/pop-rock/folk icons Aia de Leon, Barbie Almalbis, Kitchie Nadal, Ebe Dancel, Johnoy Danao and Bullet Dumas mark their first time to co-headline a show together, performing as both solo artists and collaborators. The six music acts are also set to perform as a group in a special medley number arranged and produced by award-winning musical director, Ronaldo Tomas. 

With new security and health protocols in place, the virtual showcase will be shot at the outdoor area of Conspiracy Garden Café, an iconic music venue that is home to several music greats and independent bands, and in Madrid, Spain where Kitchie Nadal is currently based. 

Ben&Ben come to terms with loss and grief on “Magpahinga” music video

The poignant music video stars award-winning actor Joel Torre and actress-filmmaker Bela Padilla.

Ben&Ben took the month of May by storm, teasing fans with the grandest way possible to announce a new era in music. First, there was “Upuan,” a cinematic piece of pop music that swirls intimately against a backdrop of nature retreat. And then there’s “Magpahinga,” a lovingly sparse ballad that embraces the importance of healing on one’s own terms. Instead of recapturing old glories, both songs are bold enough to leave us ending in places both infinite and enduring, widening our sense of appreciation for the band on a purely intimate level. 

Hang out with the Smart Barkada LIVE on Facebook and Kumu on May 27

Join the Smart Barkada as they share their passions and stories this Thursday

Here’s your chance to interact with your favorite Barkada at the ‘Smart Barkada Hangout’ live on Kumu and Smart’s official Facebook account on May 27, Thursday at 8 p.m.

Catch Donny and Hannah Pangilinan, Jayda Avanzado, Michael Pacquiao, AC Bonifacio, and Inigo Pascual as they share their passions and stories on how they cultivate their love for music, dance, and inspire others to do the same. The Hangout will also feature collab performances that you shouldn't miss!

Join in the fun of The Hangout by engaging with the Smart Barkada live - send in your questions, comments, and share your experiences in real-time.