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Sony Music Entertainment Philippines and Shoti give back with ‘Season of Giving’ campaign
Sony Music Entertainment Philippines (SMEP) continues to give back to disadvantaged communities through food aid and relief.
This comes as part of Sony Music Group’s global ‘Season of Giving’ campaign, where the company and its artists are paying it forward to the countries in which the international music label operates. Across the world, SMG is supporting global organizations dedicated to providing aid for those facing food insecurity, homelessness and refugee support, as well as music industry relief and educational programs for communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
This year, the international music label has partnered with Reach Out...
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The Magic of Music and Storytelling: Sony Music Entertainment and SPARK! release an empowering documentary for girls
“There is always light,” says 21-year old Irish Miras, as she remembers the trauma she experienced as a child. Her voice is soft, her words strong. “If I could talk to my younger self, I would tell her: ‘We are alive. We are doing okay.’”
Irish is one of four young women featured in the documentary Sine Niña, a film that showcases the unique stories of women across the Philippines. Each story is set to inspire, uplift, and empower audiences—as well as start important conversations around equality, purpose, and mental health.
The film is the culmination of a...
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UE Jam Sessions advocate for responsible voting on “PINTO” music video
The UE Jam Sessions are taking a stand for responsible voting.
The inspiring anthem “PINTO,” which encourages the youth to support candidates who are advocating for progress and genuine reform, is re-released with a music video directed by Vivian Tricia Rabano, a 16-year-old UE student.
The MV stars UE Teatro Silangan actors and actresses, and artists from UE Himig Silangan and Music Aficionados.
The visual treatment, according to a statement released by the music organization, portrays “true-to-life scenarios that will be able to wake up the audience's senses to vote wisely for the upcoming 2022 elections.”
“We’re trying to send...
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Hollywood stars walked the Oscars red carpet with a cause
The Oscars red carpet is beaming with blue ribbons on Sunday as Hollywood stars show their support for the Ukraine refugee crisis.
The Academy Awards, once again proved that they are not just the most prestigious awards in the entertainment industry worldwide, but serves also a platform to advocate for peace during times of conflict or to bring attention to important concerns, which they’ve been doing for a long time now. On top-of-mind for this year’s event is the ongoing war crisis in Ukraine.
Among the celebrities who showed their support for the cause, Jason Momoa was seen wearing a...
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Nurse narrates how she helped save more than 30 babies in PGH fire
“Longest night shift duty.” This is how pediatric nurse Kathrina Bianca Macababbad described her experience during the fire in PGH, which happened on Sunday, May 16.
In her Facebook post, she narrated the experience on how she helped saving more than 30 babies.
“Enjoy na enjoy pa ako nagpapaligo ng mga baby loves (patients) ko ng biglang may nagbukas ng pinto ko at sabi ay magprepare ng mag evacuate dahil may sunog.” The nurse shared.
The nurse also stressed the situations of the babies, and according to her, some were ventilator dependent.
“Ventilator dependent ang lima sa anim na...