MANILA, PHILIPPINES, February 9, 2022–Google, together with Filipino folk pop band Ben&Ben launches a new song to promote internet safety and digital responsibility. Entitled “Mag-Ingat” (Be Safe Online), the song is part of Google’s commitment to helping Filipinos use the internet safely and responsibly.    The two-and-a-half minute Filipino song addresses online threats today including scams, misinformation, and catfishing, and the importance of critical thinking and verifying information using trusted sources to protect oneself and others. It also reminds netizens to be wary of bad actors who lurk in the online space, just like in the real world.    This...

    After 4 years of hiatus, K-pop boy band BIGBANG is set to release new music. YG Entertainment confirmed on Monday, February 7, that K-pop legendary group BIGBANG is set to make their first comeback in almost four years. “BIGBANG will be releasing a new song this spring,” the agency announced, according to a Soompi’s report. An official date has yet to be announced. However, after the good news, YG Entertainment announced the bad one for the VIPs — member TOP’s departure from the label after 16 years. “T.O.P’s exclusive contract with YG has ended, and he will be...

Following a two-year break from touring and releasing music, and nearly being replaced by two new guys, Grammy® Award-winning and Billboard Chart topping artist/producer duo The Chainsmokers have returned to unveil their highly anticipated new single “High.”    The song, which was co-written and co-produced by Alex and Drew, launches a new musical era for the band and kicks off the journey towards their upcoming fourth full-length album. The song’s official music video has also premiered today and follows the guys to death-defying heights as Drew chases his unattainable significant other through several surreal scenarios, and showcases navigating through a world...

Alt-metal band Halik Ni Gringo unveils “HOME ALONE,” its latest release since 2021's “Injustice For All.”  “HOME ALONE” explores themes of social deprivation and paranoia during the pandemic as the world faces another surge in COVID infections brought about by the latest Omicron variant.  "It's 2022 but it still feels like 2020," says frontman Joey Santos. "We've made huge strides as regards medicine and treating COVID, but progress in The Philippines continues to lag behind our Asian neighbors. The lyrics came quick - I felt like they've been swimming in my head the whole time under lockdown. All I needed...

SB19’s PABLO embarks on his journey as a solo artist with the release of his debut single “La Luna”—out today via Sony Music Philippines. The eclectic banger, which the 27-year-old artist composed and produced himself, is all about freeing yourself from the need to meet society’s unrealistic expectations.  As PABLO sums it up, the song is about learning to embrace imperfections in pursuit of achieving acceptance and self-love. “We all have flaws and we need to accept those imperfections because those are what make us who we are.” The prolific singer-songwriter and producer adds, “to be mentally healthy, we need...