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Huawei's Ken Hu calls on ICT industry to work together on next stage of 5G development

Huawei's 12th annual Global Mobile Broadband Forum (MBBF) kicked off in Dubai today with a keynote from the company's Rotating Chairman, Ken Hu. He spoke on the current state of 5G development and new opportunities moving forward. "In just five years of commercial deployment, 5G has provided a considerable upgrade in mobile experience for consumers, and it's already starting to empower different industries around the globe. Progress was much faster than we expected, especially in terms of the subscriber base, network coverage, and the sheer number of 5G terminals on the market." Hu outlined three areas of opportunity that will drive the next stage of 5G's growth, including XR services, the B2B market, and low-carbon development. The current state of global 5G development There are currently 176 commercial 5G networks around the globe, serving more than 500 million subscribers. In the consumer space, average 5G download speeds are roughly 10 times greater than 4G, which has fueled b

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Turn payday sales into payday save with PayMaya

There’s truly nothing like treating yourself after all your hard work every PayDay - from splurging on a good meal at your favorite restaurant, to finally buying that air fryer you’ve been eyeing for a while. While these PayDay sales and 10.10 budols are enticing, it's also important to ensure that you're spending your sweldo smartly, and not simply giving in to impulse buys that you'll soon regret.  Digital payments leader, PayMaya, lets you do just that with its #PayMayaPayDaySave offers - giving you massive savings of up to P1,500 when paying for the things you need like your Meralco bill, or the things that elevate your day like a Spotify Premium Subscription for your daily soundtrack needs, from Oct. 10 to 17, 2021.    Now you can indulge in spending your hard-earned sweldo on yourself and on your loved ones without feeling guilty – because you know you’re spending smartly with PayMaya. Your go-to e-wallet has also partnered with your favorite brands to ensure that you get to sh

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Shopee equips 10.10 participating brands with marketing solutions, rewards programs

As e-commerce continues to see strong growth in the Philippines, brands continue to redouble their marketing efforts. This includes expanding the brands’ presence across all channels, including on Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. With the surge of consumers driving the need for digital transformation, four brands share how they maximize the potential of e-commerce with the support from Shopee’s various programs and enhanced marketing solutions. Johnson & Johnson reaches new customers with Shopee Brand Memberships Program Shopee helps brands encourage loyalty with its Brand Memberships Program, which was launched in July of this year. It is a new customer management and retention tool that enables brands on Shopee Mall to build deeper connections with potential and existing customers, converting them into valuable lifetime customers. For Johnson & Johnson, the program drove customer retention and repeat purchases from their store on the Shopee plat

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Speed up your awesome with Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G

In 2019, the Philippines recorded 43 million gamers, who spent $572 million on games with 74% of that number played on mobile devices. To meet the demands of the growing mobile gaming community, Samsung introduces the Galaxy A52s 5G, a smartphone designed to meet the needs of discerning players and content creators. Gamers and content creators alike can now upgrade their devices for a faster and more powerful experience with the Galaxy A52s 5G, available nationwide starting October 1! Next-level performance The Galaxy A52s 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 778G 5G processor, known as the “ultimate multimedia triple threat.” It promises an immersive gaming experience with life-like graphics, supported by ultra-fast 5G connectivity. This is further enhanced by an accelerated AI for ultra-fast responses, a 120Hz refresh rate for smoother playing with fewer lags, and an Advanced Game Booster for improved gaming performance. Upgraded camera experience Samsung also elevates the content cr

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These Wifi 6 routers are the new work-from-home essentials

Remote work is here to stay and for many, it has become an opportunity to discover better ways to work efficiently or pursue their own passion projects at home. Because of this, people have turned to home improvement projects and transform areas of their houses into ad hoc offices that will be conducive to working. This pivot to work from home has had people re-designing and optimizing their home spaces for work by investing in more technological solutions that help boost their productivity. At the frontline of this digital shift for the Filipino workforce, PLDT Home—the country’s fastest home broadband and leading digital services provider—brings families next-level connectivity that’s perfect for work-from-home setup with Wifi 6 solutions. Next level coverage A work-from-home setup requires stable connectivity in every part of the home. PLDT Home answers this need by bringing in the most powerful Wifi 6 routers designed for households with multiple devices and heavy-bandwidth usa

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Huawei: Innovating nonstop for faster digitalization

Huawei's annual flagship event for the global ICT industry – HUAWEI CONNECT 2021 – kicked off today. Huawei Rotating Chairman Eric Xu opened the event with a keynote speech titled "Innovating Nonstop for Faster Digitalization." This year's event, themed "Dive into Digital", explores how digital technology can better integrate with business scenarios and industry know-how to address critical business challenges, and how stakeholders can work together more effectively to foster an open industry ecosystem and drive shared success. The event is scheduled to have four keynotes, five summits, and 66 sessions, featuring more than 200 speakers, including industry visionaries, business leaders, top tech experts, and ecosystem partners. It will be live-streamed in 11 languages on Huawei's corporate website and by its media partners. The event will also feature online exhibitions, remote visits to exhibition halls, and open panel discussions, enabling online interaction and one-stop experiences.

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Take masterpieces from the Louvre home with Samsung The Frame

Samsung Electronics has announced a new partnership with the iconic Musée du Louvre. Through this partnership, Samsung will continue to develop the Art Store on its lifestyle TV, The Frame, through an exclusive artwork partnership with the Louvre in Paris, France. With new artworks from the Louvre joining the collection, The Frame now boasts a catalog with over 1,500 works of art from 42 different countries that consumers can enjoy in 4K picture quality from museums and galleries around the world, including the Prado Museum in Madrid, the Albertina Museum in Vienna, the Tate Modern in London, the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, the Hermitage State Museum in Saint Petersburg and LUMAS. “Ever since we launched our lifestyle TV portfolio in 2017, we have focused on developing the Art Store platform with prestigious partners. We want to offer much more than a television, inviting Art into the homes of The Frame owners everywhere. This catalog lists works by hundreds of artists, covering di

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Globe GIFLand brings rewarding experiences in annual 0917 celebration

Amidst the ongoing global health crisis, Globe endeavors to bring joy to its customers via better connectivity and innovations that uplift the lives of the Filipino people. Through its annual 917 Day celebration, Globe continues to reinvent ways to share compassion and care and provide customers with #SariSaringRewardingExperiences. GIFLand is a virtual amusement park featuring the new offerings, treats, and activities that are in store for Globe customers, which they can access right at their fingertips. The festival highlights the many ways Globe values its customers, to play a more meaningful part in their everyday lives. Chief Commercial Officer Issa Guevarra-Cabreira shared in the Globe Innovation Fest (GIF), “The core of what we do is to provide a richer, fuller, more rewarding experience to our customers. We continuously strive to deliver innovations across our products and services -- with our customers at front and center of why we do it.” September 17 or 917 is the time

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Making everyday a GDay with Globe Rewards

How often do we say “Have a good day” and sincerely mean it beyond a perfunctory farewell blessing? For Globe Rewards, “Have a Good Day!” is more than a greeting. A good day - a GDay - is the theme of Globe’s 917 celebration this year and it’s about giving back to their loyal customers through exciting rewards and surprises, so they can feel empowered as individuals and be inspired to help uplift fellow Filipinos’ lives through care and compassion. 0917 is Globe’s iconic and original prefix, known by many as the badge of a Globe subscriber. What used to be celebrated on September 17th has grown to be more than a month-long series of 917 festivities to express gratitude and give back to Globe customers. Globe Rewards aims to make this year’s 0917 celebration a platform for rallying Filipinos during this time of collective need through upliftment, bayanihan, and leveled-up rewarding experiences. Customers will have the opportunity to help non-government organizations, charitable inst

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Jollibee Champ now available in more affordable Jr. sizes

If there is one food Filipinos absolutely love, it is burgers. A good number of us crave really good burgers on a regular basis, especially when the beef patty is thick, juicy, and absolutely flavorful. Sometimes, though, you might want a premium burger that isn’t too big. You might just need an adequately sized burger—maybe for diet, budget, or any reason—but you don’t want to get shortchanged by the smaller meal. For those looking for a more affordable but still flavorful, juicy, and filling burger, Jollibee is introducing the Champ Jr., a junior-sized version of the iconic Jollibee Champ. The Champ Jr. is still made with 100% pure beef that also comes in Amazing Aloha Champ Jr. and Bacon Champ Jr. variants at prices that are easier on the pocket. Check out Jollibee’s official Facebook and YouTube page for their latest digital video featuring the Champ Jr. “We want everybody to enjoy the beefy, flavorful, and juicy goodness of the Jollibee Champ! With the Champ Jr. and its avail

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