Gloc-9 Unveils Heart-Wrenching Tale of Cherished Memories in New Single “Ala”

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The ever-prolific songwriter Gloc-9 has a new song out and it’s called “Ala.” The fresh single is something deeply emotional and it masterfully weaves together themes of love, family, and the fragility of memory.

The title "Ala" is a playful yet effective wordplay of the Filipino word "alaala," meaning memories, which serves as the heart of this storytelling narrative.

In "Ala," Gloc-9 takes listeners on a journey through the life of a man who reflects on the cherished memories of his love story, from meeting his partner, building a family, to growing old together. The song begins with a celebration of life’s milestones, capturing the joy of marriage and the blessing of children. As the years pass, the couple's bond remains strong, even as their children move away, leaving them with only each other.

The narrative takes a heart-wrenching turn as the man begins to experience symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, a condition that slowly erodes his memories. Gloc-9's lyrics vividly depict the fear and confusion that come with the diagnosis, as well as the heartbreak of forgetting the very people and moments that once defined his life. The verses are filled with raw emotion, portraying the man's struggle to hold onto the memories that are slipping away, and the pain of his family as they watch him fade.

The rap song effectively depicts the inevitability of time and the importance of treasuring every moment with loved ones. The track serves as a reminder of the beauty and sorrow that memories hold, making "Ala" a standout piece in Gloc-9's growing discography.

The song is part of the latest New Music Friday Philippines and Bago sa Kalye playlists on Spotify.

Stream “Ala”:

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LYRICS

Ala by Gloc-9

Hook:

Puwede ko pa bang balikan

Lahat ng mga ala ala

Nong kapiling ka at wala nang ibang nais makasama

I

Nag kakilala tayo

Sinabi sa sarili na malayo

Man ay palagi kong ilalapit sayo

Ang puso na ikaw lang ang syang tanging minahal

At kinasal nga tayo

Nagsama ng matiwasa’y at lalong

Tumibay ang pag ibig sa isa’t isa

Hiling ko na mabibiyayaan tayo ng anak

Panganay si rujelio tapos ay nasundan criselda pancho lito

Aabot pa ng ilan

Karen at Joselito Susan Leslie at Levan walang di matatandaan

Puwede ko pa bang balikan

Lahat ng mga ala ala

Nong kapiling ka at wala nang ibang nais makasama

Makayakap lang

habang dumadaan

Panahong na aking binabalikan

mga alalala

II

Nung tumanda na tayo

Lahat sila ay nandun sa malayo

Ang meron lamang tayo ay isat isa

Ramdam ko na

Tila may di tama sa daan

Rap

Nahilo ako at tila tutumba

Kita ko sa mata mo ang pag aalala

Agad sinabi mo sakin bukas mag patingin ka na

Malakas naman ako kaya nag tataka

Sinamahan mo ako pagod lang wala to

Tapos ay pinatawag tayo dok sa kwarto

Ano pong resulta di ba delikado

Di pa nya masabi nung una parang barado

alzheimer's ano yun kainan?

May taning na ba ‘ko sabihin mo kung kailan

Di kaya itong gamot baka dapat na palitan

Wala akong bisyo ano ang pwedeng dahilan

Hindi ka pa mamamatay kaso lang ano

Maraming mga bagay ang malilimutan mo

Dahan dahan yan di agad agad ito

Sinasabi ko sayo para mapag handaan mo

Nag patuloy tayo na parang di naganap yun

Ang pigilang mahalin kita hindi sapat yun

Sinulit ang lahat ng dumaang okasyon

Susundo ako sayo teka anong oras yun?

Anong araw ngayon kaarawan ko ba?

Nasaan ako teka sino ka?

Bakit ka naka yakap sakin umiiyak ka pa

Bitawan mo ako kilala ba kita?

Tay ako po si rojelio

Panganay nyong anak

Criselda pacho lito

Na iyak lang ng iyak

Karen at joselito Susan Leslie Levan

Sanay iyong matandaan..

Puwede ko pa bang balikan

Lahat ng mga ala ala

Nong kapiling ka at wala nang ibang nais makasama

Makayakap lang

habang dumadaan

Panahong na aking binabalikan

mga alalala

Palo Alto Networks Rolls Out Secure AI by Design Portfolio

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Availability of industry’s first AI-powered cybersecurity solutions to defend against AI threats, safeguard models, and enable controls and visibility

What: Palo Alto Networks is making available to customers its Secure AI by Design product portfolio, aiming to secure organizations' GenAI usage and development of enterprise AI applications by providing visibility, control, and protection specific to AI, addressing new risks and threats. As businesses increasingly integrate AI, the portfolio enables them to confidently build and use AI-powered apps, while also prioritizing the integrity of AI security frameworks from development to deployment.

Why: The need for securing AI applications has become increasingly important as businesses continue to integrate AI and LLMs into their operations. With employees adopting AI applications at a rapid pace and organizations across various industries gaining a competitive edge through AI-powered applications, the Secure AI by Design portfolio aims to securely enable AI deployments.

While the promises of AI are significant, it's essential to acknowledge the associated risks with equal emphasis in order to realize its full potential. Bad actors are using AI to ramp up the scale of attacks, so it is important that organizations are proactive in their defense.

How: Organizations will be equipped to create a secure AI ecosystem that prioritizes the integrity of AI security frameworks from development to deployment. Businesses can fully harness the potential of AI without compromising security through the following use cases:

Securely enable GenAI applications: With the growing trend of employees using GenAI apps for business purposes, AI Access Security enables organizations to use AI tools with confidence. It gives security teams full visibility, application and data access controls, and continuous data risk monitoring.

Fortify AI supply chain: Businesses must be aware and rectify against possible risks. With Prisma Cloud AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM), organizations can secure their AI ecosystem by identifying vulnerabilities and misconfigurations in models, applications and resources. It improves compliance and minimizes data exposure, thus improving the integrity of your AI security framework.

Protect enterprise AI applications: It is critical for organizations to see every component of their AI app ecosystem— including AI applications, models, inference and training datasets. AI Runtime Security is designed to help solve this, and protect against evolving zero-day and AI-specific threats, such as data leakage from AI models and applications, and safeguard models from misuse and attacks.

When: To start the roll out, AI Runtime Security is now available on Google Cloud and will be available later in August on Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure. AI-SPM and AI Access Security are already available.

Additional Information: Learn more about our Secure AI by Design portfolio, read our latest blogs on AI Runtime Security and AI-SPM. Explore Precision AI by Palo Alto Networks, which powers our cybersecurity platforms and solutions.

OPPO Showcases Breakthrough Generative AI at Google I/O Connect China 2024

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Beijing, China — Following the Google Cloud Next '24, global leading smart device brand OPPO made an appearance at the Google I/O Connect China recently. Kai Tang, President of OPPO’s Software Engineering, shared insights on how generative AI technology is driving innovation in the smartphone industry and presented OPPO’s AI phone strategy, showcasing various high-productivity AI features integrated with Google Gemini models.

Expanding the Boundaries of Generative AI Applications through Deep Collaboration with Google

“As a revolutionary technology, generative AI is transforming the mobile industry,” stated Kai Tang. “OPPO is dedicated to making AI phones accessible to everyone. We will keep an open mind and work closely with industry giants like Google to deliver the best AI phone experience for our users.”

As a global leader in artificial intelligence, Google is at the forefront of AI technology development and application across various fields. Leveraging its own AI capabilities alongside Google Gemini model, OPPO has introduced a series of innovative AI features to the global market, transforming smartphones into powerful productivity tools. Key features include:

• AI Recording Summary: Supports multi-speaker recognition, automatically identifying and extracting key information to condense lengthy meetings into concise summaries. This helps users quickly grasp key points, converting manual tasks into AI-driven processes, significantly boosting work efficiency.

• AI Toolbox: Integrates three core features—AI Summary, AI Writer, and AI Speak. These tools aid in efficient reading, effortless content creation, and freeing up users’ hands and eyes. Built into the ColorOS smart sidebar, they are easily accessible for a seamless, efficient experience at any time.

These high-productivity AI features have been implemented in the new ColorOS 14 and are available on the globally launched OPPO Reno12 series. Through strong collaborations with partners like Google, OPPO is actively democratizing AI phones, enabling more people to experience the efficiency and convenience of AI.

Democratizing AI Phones and Continuously Innovating User Experience

With the continuous evolution of the smartphone market, AI technology has become a core engine driving industry innovation. In early 2024, OPPO launched the first AI phone - Find X7 series. In June, OPPO officially announced commitment to making AI phones accessible to all, being the first in industry to bring generative AI to all smartphone product lines. By the end of this year, OPPO aims to equip around 50 million devices with generative AI features, including the returning Find X flagship series to the global market.

OPPO envisions AI phones with four key characteristics: efficient computing, real-world perception, self-learning ability, and creativity. Additionally, the intelligent OS will support multimodal interactions and offer third-party services more flexibly. This will result in a full-stack transformation and ecosystem restructuring of AI phones, continuously enhancing user experiences.

As AI technology advances, OPPO will leverage generative AI to boost productivity and creativity, delivering optimal AI phone experiences. The company will continue to collaborate with top industry partners like Google, combining innovation with collaboration to lead the industry into the new AI phone era.

The Itchyworms announce first-ever Canada tour: A bittersweet reunion and farewell

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Get ready, Canada! The Itchyworms, one of the Philippines’ most beloved bands, are hitting the road for their first-ever Canadian tour this November 2024 with their “Akin Ka Na Lang Canada” tour.

The highly anticipated tour promises to be a memorable experience for fans across four cities: Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, and Toronto.

 

A Bittersweet Reunion

The tour marks a special reunion with the band’s original guitarist, Chino Singson, who is now based in Vancouver. Chino, who migrated to Canada in 2022, last toured with the Itchyworms in the US in March 2023. After a year away, he’s back on stage with the band he helped create, bringing with him the magic that fans have missed.

 

Farewell to Mikey Amistoso

While the tour celebrates Chino’s return, it also serves as a heartfelt farewell to the band’s newest member, Mikey Amistoso. Mikey, who joined the Itchyworms in recent years, has brought fresh energy and talent to the group. This tour marks not only his last performances with the band but also his own migration to Toronto, making it an emotional and unforgettable experience for both the members and their fans.

 

A Global Push

The Canadian tour is part of the Itchyworms’ ongoing commitment to bringing their unique sound to audiences beyond the Philippines. Titled “Akin Ka Na Lang Canada,” the tour follows series of successful international shows, including performances in Australia, Japan, and Qatar. This venture into Canada is another step in their journey to share Original Pilipino Music (OPM) with the world.

 

Tour Dates & Ticket Information

● November 1: Vancouver - The Centre in Vancouver For Performing Arts (Tickets)

● November 3: Calgary - The Palace Theatre (Tickets)

● November 8: Winnipeg - Club Regent Event Centre (Tickets)

● November 10: Toronto - The Concert Hall - 888 Yonge (Tickets)

 

Tickets are available now on Simpletix and Ticketmaster, so don’t miss your chance to witness this once-in-a-lifetime tour.

 

Produced by Vibeant and WAM Records

This historic tour is brought to you by Vibeant and WAM Records, who have joined forces to bring the Itchyworms’ unique blend of OPM and rock to Canadian shores.

Join the Itchyworms for a night of music, memories, and a celebration of the past and future. This tour promises to be a mix of joy, nostalgia, and heartfelt goodbyes—a true Itchyworms experience you won’t want to miss!

 

For more information and updates, follow the Itchyworms on social media or visit their official website.

 

#ItchywormsCanadaTour #AkinKaNaLangCanada #OPM #Vibeant #WAMRecords

Is HONOR 200 at par with Professional Cameras? Photographer Weighs In

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Leading global smartphone devices provider HONOR just released its latest viral smartphone HONOR 200 and with its revolutionary AI Portrait Photography capabilities, a debate sparked whether HONOR 200 is at par with professional cameras. HONOR invited photographer Migz On-onod to weigh in.

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With the rise of camera-centric smartphones in the market, can it really take over

 professional cameras?

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Migz On-onod is a Baguio-based Sports enthusiast with a passion for photography. His recent prenup photoshoot using the HONOR 200 created buzz online. Amazed with the overall performance of HONOR 200, Migz On-onod referred to the AI Portrait Master as a flagship model with a mid-range price tag.

Considering the price and technology, On-onod weighed in whether HONOR 200 is now at par with professional cameras. “It’s definitely going there. With the current improvements, better color science, integration of AI, and bigger sensor size, everything will lead to that at some point. For a mid-range phone? That’s unbelievable,” he answered.

Talking about his recent viral prenup photoshoot using HONOR 200 Pro, On-onod said, “I didn’t expect that I would be using HONOR 200 Pro exclusively. At first, I didn’t have any plans of using it but I received the unit a few days before the prenup shoot, so I thought it would be fun to test it out. The couple was very impressed. We even decided to not use the photos using the camera and release just the ones captured by HONOR 200.”

Be an AI Portrait Photography

Get your hands on the AI Portrait Master! HONOR 200 and HONOR 200 Pro are now available in-store nationwide priced at Php 24,999 and Php 29,999 respectively. Drop by any HONOR Experience and Partner Stores, or online via Lazada https://bit.ly/Laz_H200Series_PR, Shopee https://bit.ly/Shop_H200Series_PR, and Tiktok Shop https://bit.ly/TikTok_H200_PR.

To know more about the complete lineup of HONOR devices available, you may visit HONOR Philippines’ social media platforms: Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorph/) and TikTok Shop: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines). To check out HONOR’s complete list of retail stores, go to https://www.hihonor.com/ph/retailers/.