Touted as the premier songwriting competition in the country, PhilPop remains consistent in its advocacy to nurture future global hitmakers through its sustainable platform and world-class mentorship program. Despite the challenges of the new normal, the songwriting institution continues to develop its pool of game-changing songwriters and composers from across the regions and cities inContinue reading “PhilPop announces top 15 finalists for its annual songwriting competition”
Author Archives: Mylene Orillo
Work in the time of pandemic
How to successfully manage challenges, and stresses of working from home At some point in our lives, we all wished we could work from home so we won’t have to wake up early and go home late, endure long hours of commuting and sitting/standing in traffic, and long queues at the train stations, hoping weContinue reading “Work in the time of pandemic”
Barbie Almalbis honors Filipino optimism with “Umagang Kay Ganda” music video
Filipina rock icon Barbie Almalbis hopes to encourage and inspire listeners to rise above extraordinary times. With the official release of “Umagang Kay Ganda,” the third single of her upcoming new album under Sony Music Philippines, the Dahilan singer-songwriter uses her platform to pay tribute to the courage and optimism of the Filipino people. “TheContinue reading “Barbie Almalbis honors Filipino optimism with “Umagang Kay Ganda” music video”
Filipina-Singaporean R&B artist Gail Belmonte releases debut single ‘Tonight’
R&B/soul singer-songwriter Gail Belmonte has released her debut single ‘Tonight’, via Singapore-based indie label Umami Records. A chill track with that feel-good fairy dust sprinkled on top, ‘Tonight’ is about enjoying the night, slowing down and taking the time to soak in its magical beauty. “I’m quite the night owl and work best during theContinue reading “Filipina-Singaporean R&B artist Gail Belmonte releases debut single ‘Tonight’”
Fit, fierce, & 40
Today, I’m celebrating my 40th birthday. My mom told me not to post this photo, but I insisted because I wanted to remind myself that with God’s grace, support of my family and friends, and constant criticisms, He granted my wish to reach my ideal weight before I reach the age of 40. Why didContinue reading “Fit, fierce, & 40”
Ben&Ben launches BBTV to celebrate 1M subs on YouTube
After reaching more than a million subscribers on YouTube, multi-awarded nine-piece collective Ben&Ben has heeded the call of fans for more exclusive content in the coming days. The acclaimed band has recently announced the launch of their upcoming weekly series, BBTV on July 31, Friday to celebrate this important milestone in their career. “We’ve beenContinue reading “Ben&Ben launches BBTV to celebrate 1M subs on YouTube”
How to stay healthy while stuck at home
Most people have been isolated or confined to their homes for more than four months now due to the threat of a pandemic. If you’re feeling sad, depressed, impatient, craving for food, unmotivated, and hopeless lately, you are not alone. We all wanted our “old” lives back, but we can’t do that for now. So,Continue reading “How to stay healthy while stuck at home”
Listen to Twenty-Nine Eleven’s take on 6cyclemind’s “I”
Filipino pop-rock outfit Twenty-Nine Eleven has finally released their remake of 6cyclemind’s “I,” off the upcoming Sige I-Cover Mo Lang Project. The song serves as the second single of the online compilation, produced by 6cyclemind and their management Soupstar Music, and released by Sony Music Philippines. The aforementioned tribute record aims to introduce the band’sContinue reading “Listen to Twenty-Nine Eleven’s take on 6cyclemind’s “I””
John Legend’s new album, Bigger Love celebrates Black Culture and Pride
Multi-platinum artist John Legend dropped his sixth studio album, Bigger Love on June 19 via Columbia Records. On a lengthy Instagram post, the Emmy, Golden Globe, Oscar, and Tony (EGOT) winner reveal that Bigger Love was written and produced prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and the #BlackLivesMatter protests happening around the world. According to Legend,Continue reading “John Legend’s new album, Bigger Love celebrates Black Culture and Pride”
The ‘New Normal’: How military reserve, police cope with COVID-19
When President Rodrigo Duterte called on the uniformed personnel to help strictly enforce the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ), there was an uproar from the public, especially since the information came out first from a leaked memorandum, instructing “all personnel to prepare for strict implementation of extensive ECQ” or a “martial law-like” implementation. The public wasContinue reading “The ‘New Normal’: How military reserve, police cope with COVID-19”
