AmiananPop champions North Luzon pop music with first edition of its songwriting festival

The movement aims to secure regional music’s place in the contemporary music canon

In an effort to foster a better understanding of the North Luzon culture and identity through contemporary music, AmiananPop Music Inc. is officially launching the maiden edition of its songwriting festival, which will take place online this December 4, 2021.

Taking a page from fellow contemporaries, Visayan Pop Music Festival (Vispop) and Mindanao Popular Music Festival (MinPop), the newly formed institution puts a spotlight on a new breed of composers, interpreters, musicians, and producers representing the Ilocos, Cordillera, and Cagayan region, as well as some non-Tagalog speaking areas in Central Luzon. 

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Rising Tech Company Block Tides Celebrates Fifth Anniversary For A Cause

It's High five for the block chain technology company Block Tides, as it prepare for its fifth anniversary for a cause happenng this Saturday October 23, 4-8 pm at the Okada Manila. This year's event, made possible with Vention App, aims to gather leaders of the emerging blockchain community as it focuses on how such industry will help the country’s economy and promote high-quality learning for its supporters. On top of that is the initiative to directly help out people struggling amidst the pandemic. 

The award-winning firm leads in serving as a role model by helping out those facing the challenges of an ongoing pandemic. Major event sponsors include Gala Games, PlaceWar, LBank, Ace eWallet, and GokuMarket.

Kabataang May Gawa, a non-profit organization providing food for affected families, is a key stakeholder, ably assisted by industry partners GokuMarket, LBank, Vention App, Dreams Quest, MerHorse, BitDogex, Alkimi Exchange, BullBear Hope, SparkPoint and PlaceWar. 

These companies all adopt a seedling initiative to plant 100 trees in support of The Haribon Foundation for the conservation of natural resources.

Huawei's David Wang Talks 10 Wireless Industry Trends in "Roads to Mobile 2030"

During the 12th Global Mobile Broadband Forum (MBBF), Huawei Executive Director of the Board and Chairman of ICT Infrastructure Managing Board David Wang, delivered a keynote speech titled Roads to Mobile 2030: 10 Wireless Industry Trends, saying "Huawei has identified 10 wireless industry trends to define future-oriented wireless networks and prepare the industry for the Intelligent World 2030."

As he explained, by 2030, the digital and physical worlds will become deeply integrated, creating a near-real-life experience. The digital economy will also become a primary driver of the real economy, and industry will shift focus from device efficiency to decision-making efficiency. But these advances will also need us to achieve intrinsic network security and to improve energy efficiency to protect the environment through green growth.

RUSH offers eStore promo to help SMEs this holiday season

With the pandemic propelling digitalization and ecommerce changing the retail landscape in the Philippines, going online has become more important now more than ever for businesses. This is especially true during the Christmas season, prompting merchants to rethink their digital strategies to capitalize on the expected increase in eCommerce consumption.

To help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) adjust to the new reality and reach more Filipino consumers online during the holidays, digital solutions provider RUSH is handing out huge savings to SMEs by offering its introductory eStore Starter subscription package at only Php4,999, a 66% markdown from its original price of Php15,000. With only 100 available slots, SMEs can take advantage of this limited-time offer starting October 1, 2021.

Zack Tabudlo finishes 2021 strong with his full length debut album, Episode!

Listen here: https://zacktabudlo.lnk.to/Episode

2021 was a year of breakthroughs for singer-songwriter, and producer Zack Tabudlo. His anthemic singles “Binibini” and “Nangangamba” dominated multiple local and international charts across major streaming platforms.

After signing to Island Records Philippines/MCA Music in 2020, Zack emerged as one of the fastest rising OPM artists that we have seen in the last year - breaking records for streaming, digital sales, and airplay.

“As we rolled out his songs, there was an exponential growth in his listenership. His songs 'Binibini' and 'Nangangamba' both became #1 on Spotify's Global Viral Chart, topping the charts for four weeks straight. ‘Binibini’ also topped Spotify’s Philippines Top 50 Chart for six straight weeks, where he broke the record for the longest-running number #1 local track by a Filipino RADAR artist. After being added to Spotify’s RADAR Philippines program, Zack was able to reach new fans both locally and internationally.” said Enzo Valdez, Managing Director of MCA Music.

The Prince Karma drops infectious new single ‘I’ll Be There (With Dawty Music)’

It follows ‘I Want To Know What Love Is’, his dance cover of Foreigner’s classic hit

Greek DJ and producer The Prince Karma has unveiled his new single ‘I’ll Be There (With Dawty Music)’, out 1st October.

Shining with positive dance-pop energy, ‘I’ll Be There (With Dawty Music)’ combines irresistible trumpet hooks, euphoric piano chords and heartfelt lyrics. It follows ‘I Want To Know What Love Is’, the Greek artist’s dance remake of Foreigner’s classic hit that has already amassed more than 1 million Spotify streams.

The Prince Karma is the fast-rising Greek DJ project that is making a name across Europe and internationally. His debut single ‘Later Bitches’ had a huge impact in 2018, with 260 million combined streams, winning several award certifications and topping Shazam Charts all over the world,  staying in the Top 20 Global Shazam Chart for more than 20 weeks and in the Top 100 for 14 months. He has since released ‘No More’ on Ultra Records and completed his European tour with more than 120 shows, all showing no signs of slowing down. He has also released his debut ‘Superstar EP’, with three unique tracks showing off his signature sound that included a feature with House legend Ron Carroll. 

Your realme TechLife: realme Pad, other products set to launch in PH on October 21

The realme Pad marks the brand’s first foray into the tablet category, equipped  with specs that are designed for total entertainment.  

realme, the Philippines’ number one brand for smartphones, watches, and True Wireless Stereo (TWS) for Q2 2021, continues to shake up the industry with its first-ever tablet, the realme Pad, set to launch in the Philippines on October 21.

The realme Pad is the brand’s latest offering in line with its mission of creating a full-circle digital ecosystem consisting of various smart devices including smartphones, laptops, smart audio, smart home, and smartwatch products, to help Filipinos with their modern, digital-driven lifestyles.

Roger Sanchez Classic “RELEASE YO’SELF (SOLARDO REMIX)”

“25 years ago when I started Ultra Records—a New York underground label then – I couldn’t have imagined what a powerhouse it has become thanks to my extraordinary team and talented artists.” – Patrick Moxey, Founder Ultra Music.

Widely considered as modern-day kings of the underground, Manchester, U.K.-based duo Solardo (James Eliot & Mark Richards, aka MRK1) have been tapped by Ultra Records for their incredible studio prowess to remix the track that started it all for the legendary label as it celebrates its 25th Anniversary.  Released today, October 1 is Roger Sanchez’ “Release Yo’Self (SOLARDO Remix).” 

Zack Tabudlo delivers romantic earnestness on new song “Ba’t Ganto Ang Pag-ibig”

Listen to Zack Tabudlo’s Ba’t Ganto Ang Pag-ibig: https://ZackTabudlo.lnk.to/BatGantoAngPagibig 

It’s interesting to think how infatuation can bloom into something divinely romantic, yet difficult to articulate. But in Zack Tabudlo’s universe, expressing one’s affection is better delivered in stripped-down, guitar-pop music—as if he knows that a way to someone’s heart is a sweet, melodic chorus and a soaring instrumentation. 

Released ahead of his highly anticipated debut album, Episode, Zack Tabudlo’s new single “Ba’t Ganto Ang Pag-ibig” proves that he’s a troubadour of unrequited love songs. It captures the conflicting emotions that people of all ages could relate to. But most importantly, it’s a song that bursts with earnest sentimentality.

According to Zack himself, “Ba’t Ganto Ang Pag-ibig” is about someone you like, but is admired by a lot of people. “You don't know if you stand a chance to everyone else, but you genuinely just want the person to be happy,” the young hitmakers shares in a statement. “You will always be the one call away for that person no matter what.”