Evo & Grace: The WanderLusts

Every year, the world produces more electronic waste (e-waste) than the last due to advancements in technology that shorten the average life spans of gadgets and electronics. According to the Global E-waste Monitor 2020 report, the world generated about 53.6 million metric tons (Mt) of e-waste in 2019, a 21-percent jump from 44.4 Mt in 2014. It is projected to increase to 74.7 Mt. by 2030. What makes e-waste worse compared to most other types of waste is that, if not correctly disposed of, it can release dangerous chemicals like lead, mercury, and lithium, which are toxic to the environment, most especially to humans. Exposure to these chemicals can lead to life-threatening complications such as poisoning, immune system disorders, and even cancer, to name a few. Hence, it is essential to dispose of e-waste responsibly and in an organized manner. Not only will this help ensure human safety and health, but it will also help minimize the negative impact of its disposal on the environment....

  Following the release of their new single “ What Other People Say ” through RCA Records, Sam Fischer and Demi Lovato have shared the emotive and compelling official video, which is available to watch now . Directed by Dano Cerny, the video features both Sam and Demi set within a train carriage, showcasing them going about their own lives, but with a unity of emotion that highlights the song’s message of being alone together. Written by Sam before his single “This City” became a global hit, it was a song he always knew would be a duet and was blown away when Demi Lovato became the perfect person to accompany him on vocals. Penned about a feeling of being alone and not wanting to let people down, the pairing takes two different lives and perspectives and unites them in one message of human experience, emotion and togetherness. With other 5 million worldwide streams since its release last week, is a truly special track with a powerful, moving and relatable chorus and is Sam’s first ...

   ePLDT, an industry-leading enabler of digital business solutions in the Philippines, has recently been recognized as one of the Top CSP Direct Providers in the Philippines for Microsoft's Fiscal Year 2020—further strengthening its years-long collaboration with Microsoft and its foothold in the cloud landscape. Moreover, ePLDT has recently been recognized by Microsoft as the Number 1 Telco Cloud Solutions Provider (CSP) in the Philippines. Among Microsoft's CSP Direct Providers in the Philippines, ePLDT has been ranked as the among highest which attests to the group’s technical expertise and robust cloud infrastructure in place necessary to enable the end-to-end deployment of Microsoft solutions to its customer base. “Achieving these recognitions proves our relentless drive at ePLDT to provide world-class technology services for our dear customers. And we wish to continue that through our longstanding collaboration with Microsoft, which is further fortified by our industry e...

The beginning of Zack Tabudlo’s Island Records journey saw the young singer-songwriter going full speed ahead. His song ‘Sigurado’ hit the Top Viral PH charts and stayed there for four weeks, following its feature in the online series Your Home. There’s also ‘Cruel,’ whose music video was released a few months ago and has racked up more than 70,000 views on YouTube and more than 240,000 streams on Spotify. Zack’s biggest single to date, the first one under Island Records Philippines, is the sultry ‘Nangangamba,' whose play count on Spotify clocks in at over a million streams. Iyong-Iyo: a tender ballad about love and yearning And Zack shows no signs of slowing down, as evidenced by his latest single ‘Iyong Iyo.’ Written by Tiny Corpuz and performed by Zack Tabudlo, ‘Iyong Iyo’ sees Zack putting it all on the line and giving everything—literal possession. “Kahit pa ba sa kabilang buhay, ‘di maglalaho,” he croons in the glimmering chorus, showcasing his lyrical penchant for theme...

THE Johann Strauss Society of the Philippines (JSSP) extends its continuing support to the Cultural Center of the Philippines led by CCP president Arsenio J. Lizaso, in improving its facilities through the procurement of eleven new office computer laptops and external hard drives to be given to 11 CCP departments.   The JSSP is represented by its president Olga Severino Martel and chairman Fortune Ledesma. JSSP was founded in 1998 to promote art and culture by organizing special events such as concerts and musical programs to raise greater awareness for art and culture to a wide spectrum of society and to raise funds for cultural and charitable causes.   It also organizes activities that will encourage civic, charitable and social awareness among the youth. (PR)

Elha Nympha arrives with both finesse and maturity on “Do It,” her comeback single under MCA Music Inc. Now exploring a more sophisticated take on R&B, pop, and neo-soul, the former champion of The Voice Kids Season 2 reasserts confidence and sass in delivering a romantic confession that appeals beyond her particular demographic.       When she sings, “Come on over a little closer / Take me where I’ve never been,” she takes full control of the quiet storm brewing: her voice fluttering effortlessly over dreamy arrangements and soft keyboard tones, taking the spotlight with ease. “Do It” is a suave R&B jam that tackles the beauty of taking bolder steps when it comes to love. Upon hearing the song for the first time, Elha got excited to record the material as it barely sounds like anything she’s recorded in the past. “I’m happy with where the direction of my music is going,” the 16-year-old star said in a statement. “Do It unravels a more vulnerable side of my artist...

The numbers are in: SZA’s “ Good Days ” is officially her biggest hit to date in the Philippines and elsewhere in the world. In the country alone, the soulful single remains unstoppable with its No. 2 peak at Spotify Philippines Viral 50 and a top 15 placement at Spotify Philippines Top 50. Over at mainstream radio, the critically acclaimed R&B songstress is performing well on several top 40 stations. This week, “Good Days” ranks No. 5 on 99.5 Play FM, a major pop station; No. 7 on Wave 89.1 FM, a rhythmic and urban-leaning station; and has gained prominent spots on Magic 89.9 (No. 23), and more. “Good Days,” the second track following 2020’s “Hit Different,” is one of her two new headline releases since 2017’s groundbreaking multi-platinum debut, CTRL—an album that garnered significant critical attention for “ laying bare the kind of vulnerability most often whispered in private ” and for its “ believable insights into one woman's quest for erotic self-determination .” Written...

  Microsoft Corp. on Thursday announced Microsoft Viva, the first employee experience platform to bring tools for employee engagement, learning, wellbeing and knowledge discovery, directly into the flow of people’s work. Viva is designed to help employees learn, grow and thrive, with new experiences that integrate with the productivity and collaboration capabilities in Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams. “We have participated in the largest at-scale remote work experiment the world has seen, and it has had a dramatic impact on the employee experience,” said Satya Nadella, CEO, Microsoft. “Every organization will require a unified employee experience from onboarding and collaboration to continuous learning and growth. Viva brings together everything an employee needs to be successful, from day one, in a single, integrated experience directly in Teams.” The announcement comes as economic and social trends are driving durable changes in workforce engagement. Amid the shift to an increa...