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Here's where you can get affordable, accessible dengue coverage for the whole family

39,947. These are the number of reported dengue cases in the Philippines as of April 2023, according to the World Health Organization. This figure is 43% higher compared to the same period last year. Just as we are recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, and along with the onset of the rainy season, diseases like dengue are gaining unwelcome traction. As we bounce back from the economic blow of the pandemic, the question is: are our family budgets enough to financially deal with dengue? For Pioneer Insurance, the answer is yes — for the price of only ₱350! Pioneer MediCash Dengue Insurance offers 12-month coverage and is available through a few clicks away anytime through insureshop.ph. Equivalent to less than ₱1 per day for a one-year cover, your mind will be at ease knowing that you have a financial safety net in case dengue gets you. “We want to disprove the myth that health insurance is expensive and complicated,” says Len Pozon, Pioneer FVP for Marketing. “We are doing this by

Packetworx spearheads The Internet of Things Conference 2023 in PH

June 26th marked the launch of the Internet of Things Conference 2023, a collaborative effort of Packetworx Inc, event and community partners, and the Department of Information Communications Technology (DICT), which is set to ignite the conversation on the importance of promoting, adopting, and developing IoT Technology across the Philippines. The alliance emphasizes the shared commitment to driving digital transformation and fostering innovation nationwide. DICT Undersecretary Jocelle Batapa-Sigue for ICT Industry and Development delivered the keynote address, sharing her expertise and insights on the role of IoT in shaping the future of the Philippines. In an increasingly interconnected world, the Internet of Things (IoT) has emerged as a transformative force, revolutionizing industries and societies alike. From smart cities to precision agriculture, IoT applications have the potential to enhance efficiency, drive economic growth, and improve the quality of life for all Filipinos.

Smart and Dark League Studios join forces to further grow esports in the Philippines

PLDT wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has teamed up with Esports event management and production team, Dark League Studios (DLS) to further advance Esports and empower aspiring gamers from the grassroots to level up to the pro leagues and become national athletes. Smart and DLS will also work together to bring more exciting and immersive gaming experiences through the Smart GIGA Arena, the country's first all-in-one Esports platform that offers tournament experience to amateur players of popular games including Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Call of Duty Mobile, Player’s Unknown Battleground, and League of Legends Wild Rift. The partnership will allow Smart to further grow GIGA Arena in terms of the number of tournaments, onboarding of game developers, and provide consumer centric activities within the platform. Since its launch in 2022, Smart GIGA Arena has hosted over 2 million users in nearly 1,000 tournaments, offering more than PHP 4.2 million in prizes. Thr

Eastern Communications amplifies high tech and high touch initiatives

Philippine premier telecommunications company Eastern Communications continues to champion its high-tech and high-touch promise, as it fortifies its offerings with up-to-date digital essentials and a more personalized customer experience. With the rise of digital operations in various sectors, Eastern Communications amps up its wide array of cybersecurity and cloud services to assist organizations in achieving efficient and secure digitalization. Based on the telco’s research, several industries such as the supply chain, finance, tourism, and public sector are in need of cybersecurity and cloud solutions to solve some of their pain points. With this, Eastern identified key business essentials that industries need to help them move forward in their digital transformation journey. The “Evolve Every Day Essentials'' include Eastern Cloud, Eastern SASE, and Eastern cybersecurity services. For instance, the public sector’s implementation of eGov apps requires sophisticated digital securi

Cebuana Lhuillier Academy: A testimony of commitment to learning and development

PJ Lhuillier, Inc. (PJLI)’s commitment to continuous learning and development is best symbolized by the Cebuana Lhuillier Academy, a four-hectare facility located at the heart of Antipolo City, dedicated exclusively for the use of its more than 9,000-strong workforce. The company behind micro financial services giant Cebuana Lhuillier, established the Academy more than fifteen years ago to provide a dedicated space where its employees—from senior level executives to customer-facing frontliners—can attend and learn from the many seminars, workshops, and even team-building activities offered for free to its employees. With multiple classrooms that can accommodate small classes to a training hall that can fit more than a hundred attendees, its own swimming pool, an open space steeped in greenery, and its very own lodging facility that can comfortably accommodate close to 500 attendees at any given time, the facility serves as a haven for learning for Ka-Cebuanas nationwide. Jean Henri L

Celebrate the mid-year with realme 6.6 Mega Sale

realme Philippines welcomes the middle of 2023 with a mid-year 6.6 sale on Shopee and Lazada, giving away vouchers and freebies besides irresistible discounts for everyone. The realme 6.6 Mega Sale is the perfect excuse for an upgrade or to reward oneself after a buzzing first half of the year! From June 6-8, realme is offering up to 59% OFF during the Shopee 6.6 Mid-Year Sale on the realme C-Series and realme 10 (8GB + 128GB). Every purchase of select smartphones comes with a FREE Globe SIM card. Meanwhile, customers who buy the realme 10 Pro+ 5G (12GB + 256GB) get a FREE TechLife Power Bank 100000mAh along with a FREE TechLife Portable Blender 40W. Customers can also get 15% OFF vouchers for a much sweeter deal and SPayLater for more flexible payment terms! On the flip side, realme is giving up to 64% OFF on select devices from June 6-8 during Sulitipid Sale. Free shipping and cashback are even added to the bargain. Similarly, customers get a FREE Globe SIM card for every purchase

Angel's Pizza introduces Creamy Spinach Sushi Bake Pizza

Inspired by the creativity of Japanese cuisine, Angel's Pizza has introduced its latest creation, the Creamy Spinach Sushi Bake Pizza. A delightful mix of the familiar and new, the Creamy Spinach Sushi Bake Pizza is a perfect balance of the classic Creamy Spinach Dip Pizza and tasty sushi bake consisting of sushi ingredients, such as crab sticks, Japanese mayo, sriracha sauce, seaweed, and parsley. Angel's Pizza offers the Creamy Spinach Sushi Bake Pizza as an original hand-tossed pizza or a thin crust pizza available in three sizes: Medium (9-inch pizza good for two persons), Family (12-inch pizza good for three to four persons), and Big Family (14-inch pizza good for five to seven persons). The Medium variant of the Creamy Spinach Sushi Bake Pizza costs ₱370, whereas Family and Big Family sell for ₱515 and ₱655, respectively. If purchased via GrabFood, the Medium variant costs ₱440, whereas Family and Big Family sell for ₱615 and ₱785, respectively. The Creamy Spinach Sushi Bake Pi

Visa study shows mobile wallets and cards drive surge in cashless payments in PH

The continuous growth of cashless payments, particularly through mobile wallets and cards, has resulted in a significant decrease in the willingness to use cash among Filipino consumers. According to Visa’s latest Consumer Payment Attitudes Study in the Philippines, 50% of Filipino consumers are carrying less cash as they increasingly opt for cashless payments. While cash remains a prevalent payment method, the study indicates that 82% of Filipinos have attempted to go cashless in 2022, with almost half (40%) succeeding for a few days. Notably, about 9% were able to go cashless for over one month. Visa’s research further reveals a decline in the frequency of cash payments, dropping from 7.8 for every 10 purchases in 2021 to 6.4 in the following year. This shift can be attributed to two significant factors: 62% of consumers increasingly rely on cashless payments and 61% express concerns regarding the safety of carrying cash. Conducted annually, the Consumer Payment Attitudes Study pr

Acer expands SpatialLabs support with tools for stereo 3D app and content creation

Acer announced an expansion of developer tools for its industry-leading SpatialLabs technology, providing more avenues to develop glasses-free, stereoscopic 3D experiences on Acer SpatialLabs Pro devices. With its new Unity plug-in support, developers from various industries and practices can utilize SpatialLabs Pro devices when creating stereo 3D content and applications. Acer’s OpenXR runtime for SpatialLabs has been certified, enabling developers to use OpenXR protocols when building stereo 3D content and applications on SpatialLabs’ commercial displays. The Acer SteamVR Bridge helps unlock the potential of stereo 3D for VR application developers to deliver enhanced immersive experiences when using SpatialLabs Pro devices. Pro suite developer program: Unity plug-in Acer has launched its support for the Unity plug-in, extending its reach to more creators across various fields, including education, architecture, construction, medicine, and more, alongside the Unreal plug-in. As a wi

TCL hosts Asia-Pacific launch event for the first time in Bangkok, Thailand

TCL, a leading consumer electronics brand and the world's top two TV brand, hosted its Asia-Pacific launch event at the exclusive Centara Grand at Centralworld in the city of Bangkok, Thailand. This is the first time TCL hosted a launch event within the whole Asia-Pacific region, and the brand announced significant updates, including its business roadmap for 2023 and an exciting lineup of innovative new products, including TCL’s 2023 TV lineup and smart home technologies. Renowned for its visionary approach to inspiring greatness through technology, TCL proudly debuts its brand-new 2023 product range including Mini LED QLED TVs, air conditioners, and other domestic appliances in the region. Ever-evolving alongside its customers, TCL’s latest advancements will help us live smarter, healthier, more seamlessly connected lives. In line with its brand signature, “Inspire Greatness”, TCL will illustrate its vision to create technology for a better future that brings people together through

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Here's where you can get affordable, accessible dengue coverage for the whole family

Packetworx spearheads The Internet of Things Conference 2023 in PH

Smart and Dark League Studios join forces to further grow esports in the Philippines

Eastern Communications amplifies high tech and high touch initiatives

Cebuana Lhuillier Academy: A testimony of commitment to learning and development

Celebrate the mid-year with realme 6.6 Mega Sale

Angel's Pizza introduces Creamy Spinach Sushi Bake Pizza

Visa study shows mobile wallets and cards drive surge in cashless payments in PH

Acer expands SpatialLabs support with tools for stereo 3D app and content creation

TCL hosts Asia-Pacific launch event for the first time in Bangkok, Thailand