Life insurer Pru Life UK is teaming up with CIMB Bank Philippines (CIMB PH) to make digital financial products and service more accessible to Filipinos through technology. CIMB PH is a leader and one of the fastest growing banks offering digital banking products. Pru Life UK will be the first bancassurance partner for CIMB in the Philippines. This partnership is subject to regulatory...
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With more consumers heavily relying on e commerce, Shopee, the leading e commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, constantly bridges the gap between consumers and sellers through its integrated ecosystem. With its continuous efforts to tailor and adapt to users’ needs, Shopee now ranks 3rd on market research firm YouGov’s Global Best Brand 2021 list in the Philippines, the...
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There is nothing quite like the joy that the Christmas season brings! And SM is spreading even more good vibes and Christmas cheer as it unveils its newest holiday video, Ngayong Pasko, ChristmaSaya sa SM, which you can watch READ MORE...
Shopee is closing the year with its annual 12.12 Big Christmas Sale, the most joyful year end celebration in the region. 12.12 is set to bring a smile to users as they shop from the widest variety of products to reward themselves and their loved ones during the happiest time of the year. Through the 12.12 Big Christmas Sale, shoppers can also spread the holiday cheer to their favorite local...
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‘Tis the season once more to make that Christmas list and indulge loved ones and friends with gifts to bring them good cheer. To keep the holiday tradition of gifting alive and give it extra purpose this year, show homegrown brands some love and shop for items that help you give back to a good cause.
In its fifth year, Globe Business’ Gift Local campaign is putting the...
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Last July, Filipino weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz made history at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics by winning the Philippines’ first ever Olympic gold medal. With that achievement, she was able to lift the country’s spirits and inspire many others to continue working hard for their dreams.
To pay tribute to Hidilyn and to welcome her as the newest member of the Jollibee family, her...
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Huawei Philippines joined the Conference of the Electricity Power Supply Industry (CEPSI) Thursday. The event aims to bring forth thought leadership and action to promote sustainability and social inclusiveness in the region’s electricity industry. Dr. Fang Liangzhou, the Vice President and CMO of Huawei Digital Power, shared his view about how to build a low carbon smart society...
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Shopee kicks off its annual 11.11 Big Christmas Sale, the most anticipated shopping festival in the region. The 11.11 Big Christmas Sale headlines a year where more people and businesses use the platform to connect with each other. In fact, the number of sellers and brands on Shopee surged by 60% in 2021, while 1 in 3 shoppers at its recent 9.9 event was new to the platform.
The 11.11...
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Coming into the second year of the pandemic, cleanliness and safety is still the number one priority for families. Even as vaccinations are slowly rolled out, nothing beats preparedness in keeping sickness at bay. Worldwide innovators, such as LG, have been hard at work to provide tools to help in the new normal. Its newest product, the LG Styler, is designed to keep clothes fresh and clean...
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Acer has introduced the ConceptD 7 SpatialLabs Edition laptop (CN715 73G), bringing eye popping, glasses free stereoscopic 3D to designers and developers. The mobile workstation supports creators with Acer SpatialLabs, a suite of optical, display and sensory technologies with real time rendering capabilities to deliver a glasses free stereoscopic 3D experience. It’s also backed by the...
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Huawei and De la Salle University announced the first batch of Huawei Scholars for 2021 thru a virtual ceremony. The three scholars are Patrick Lawrence Simpao, Christian Justin Yu and Christian Michael Tan, all 4th year students of DLSU taking up BS Information Technology and BS Electronics & Communication Engineering.
Br. Bernard Oca FSC, president of De La Salle University, said...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Huawei Philippines organized a virtual event to warmly welcome its first batch of scholars from the University of Santo Tomas (UST), the oldest existing university in Asia.
Thomasian students Hermil Gerard Calasang, Jia Anette Phi, Kryzha Lei Aguilar, Maricar Auditor and Matthew Gabriel Rabanes joined the Huawei family as scholars with a bright future ahead of them.
In her...
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Filipinos love to eat. This appetite has turned classic Pinoy treats into go to snacks to satisfy cravings and food habits. For some, these goodies not only satisfied their tastebuds but have become part of life’s unforgettable moments.
The classic treats you’ve grown to love might just be some of Universal Robina Corporation’s (URC) variety of food and drinks. Get to...
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Shopee has launched the most exciting year end shopping season starting with its signature 9.9 Super Shopping Day. As part of its biggest and most action packed shopping season, Shopee also welcomes international superstar Jackie Chan, who will be featured in a range of activities across Shopee’s end of year shopping festivals.
Jackie Chan said, “I enjoy putting a smile on...
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Samsung Electronics opened the next chapter in foldable innovation with two new smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Galaxy Z Flip3 5G. Both devices are premium foldable smartphones built with the craftsmanship and flagship innovations Samsung users have come to love and expect.
The third generation of these category defining devices incorporates key improvements that Samsung...
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Great products keep customers interested, but it’s the excellent after sales service that keeps them loyal. But with the lockdown restrictions of the past year and our interactions reduced to swipes, likes, emojis and digital gestures, the challenge for businesses was how to keep their customers satisfied and engaged despite the lack of physical interactions.
This is what makes...
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Shopee is launching its second ASEAN Online Sale Day (AOSD) in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). From August 8 to 10, shoppers can enjoy up to 75 percent off on featured products from ASEAN countries like the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia, Laos and Indonesia.
The ASEAN Online Sale Day is a yearly event that aims to facilitate...
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Globe assures its customers that it will continuously deliver service support and #ExtraCareAtHome despite the new lockdown. The IATF announced Metro Manila will be placed under Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) starting Aug. 6 to 20 to curb the spread of the COVID 19 Delta variant.
Easier service related transactions using digital channels
Globe keeps its...
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More than 50 million citizens — over half the population — do not use any form of online banking.
The average person in the Philippines spends more time on the Internet than any other country in the world. Filipinos are online over 11 hours each day, compared to a global average of just six hours. Indeed, with a total population of more than 100 million, about 71 percent of...
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The past year may have changed the way people shop, but one thing remains the same: people constantly look for good food choices that can be enjoyed and shared with the entire household. To keep Pinoy favorites closer to Filipino families across Metro Manila, Universal Robina Corporation (URC) brings back its roving store, URCommunity Mart.
Through the URCommunity Mart, classic Pinoy...
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Over the past year, TikTok has emerged as a game changer in online educational content, ushering a new age of short form learning driven by its edu creators, hashtag challenges, and partnerships.
In June of 2020, TikTok Philippines launched #TikTokU, which served as the first big umbrella for educational content on the platform. In the same year, #TikTokSkwela was launched as the new...
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Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC Group) recently hosted the Ajinomoto SustainAbilidad DIY Party via Facebook Live, featuring home improvements guru Engr. Jan Slater Young and Home Buddies founder Frances Lim Cabatuando as they launched the #AjinomotoSustainAbilidadChallenge. Netizens across the Philippines are invited to share their do it yourself (DIY) projects showcasing the 3Rs...
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With the pandemic and the uncertainties happening in the world around us, it’s challenging to always stay calm and be positive. Sometimes it can feel hopeless even when you’re trying hard. But one thing stays unchanged: that our families will always be here to guide us, keep us sane and make us feel loved.
That’s why Jollibee ambassador Charlene Muhlach expresses a...
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For over a decade, Santé has successfully positioned itself as a trusted industry leader in the Philippines, consistent in developing and distributing premier natural and organic health and wellness products and services. The company culminates the second quarter of 2021 as it formally welcomes Luis Manzano as the official endorser of SweetVia – a sweetener from a...
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Whether you identify as a millennial or as part of Gen Z, chances are your approach to food is the same: you like mouthwatering, exciting, and adventurous new experiences when it’s time to eat.
It’s in our culture, too—as Filipinos and as Asians, we absolutely love spices on our food. Dishes being spicy is a guaranteed way to inject a solid and thrilling kick to the...
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Shopee invites everyone to enjoy exciting deals, prizes, and performances at the Shopee 6.6 7.7 Mid Year Sale TV Special, Shopee’s biggest TV Show to date. Filipinos can watch the fiesta themed celebration, broadcast live from Araneta Coliseum, by tuning in to GMA 7 and Shopee Live on June 6, 2:00 3:30 PM. Until July 7, users can also enjoy free shipping, daily ₱1 deals, up to 20%...
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SKY and Swiss game developer, N Dream lets SKY Fiber subscribers nationwide add gaming to their entertainment choices for the family as they are now entitled to six months of free premium subscription to AirConsole Hero starting May 18, 2021.
“SKY has decided to join AirConsole on its mission to bring happiness into every household. SKY, being an...
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Raise your hand if you feel that a meal is never complete without dessert! It always feels right to end a hearty family lunch or merienda with something sweet to satisfy your tastebuds.
While this rings true for most people, some prefer sweets that they can munch on while working, studying, or playing games. Instead of enjoying a full plate, people can try out easy to eat sweets like...
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Samsung Electronics has announced the expansion of its Galaxy Upcycling program with Galaxy Upcycling at Home, an initiative that gives new life to older Galaxy smartphones by converting them into a variety of IoT (Internet of Things) devices through a simple software update.
Samsung has implemented the beta service for Galaxy Upcycling at Home in the US, the UK, and Korea today. With...
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Life insurer Pru Life UK has launched its latest health protection product designed for the independent and empowered women in our lives, the PRUHealth Prime Select Breast Cancer, through Pulse, the company’s all in one health and wellness app.
“This protection product, designed for the women in our lives, be it our mother, sister, daughter, daughter in law, or...
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For decades, TVs were seen simply as a way to watch movies and shows. Today, TVs serve as home office or e learning devices, gaming hubs, and even fitness tools. Samsung, the world’s #1 TV brand for 15 consecutive years, leads the evolution by offering consumers richer viewing experiences with the launch of its technology driven Neo QLED line up and expanded Lifestyle TV line, all with...
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It’s been more than a year since the start of the pandemic and even the most forward thinking people were genuinely unprepared for the challenges of these unprecedented times. Globe believes that through technology, many people, especially the youth, have connected with others and even come up with innovative solutions to modern problems.
In partnership with Animo Labs of De La...
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The COVID 19 pandemic has brought about negative effects on the Philippine economy since its onset last year. With the government imposing restrictions to curb the spread of the viral disease, many businesses have been compelled to downsize operations, reduce workforce or, much worse, forced to fold down to prevent further losses.
Like many business owners out there, Filipino...
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Remote workers and online entrepreneurs will be able to heighten their productivity and efficiency as they achieve their daily goals when they equip themselves with SKY Fiber’s leveled up super speed plans.
SKY Fiber offers various plans suited to different remote work needs, which includes its best value plan 40Mbps at only P1,499/month, which is...
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Leading life insurer Pru Life UK continues to provide its customers protection from COVID 19, with the latest offering of its free PRUPersonal Accident insurance with COVID 19 and vaccine cover valid for one year through Pulse, the company’s all in one health and wealth app.
“With the resurgence of COVID 19 cases in the country, Pru Life UK would like to provide peace of...
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