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PLDT Enterprise helps grow digital payments in PH with PayMaya

In line with its objective to help Filipinos and their businesses go beyond brick and mortar operations and expand through e-commerce, PLDT Enterprise – together with PayMaya, helps grow digital transactions in the country through contactless and digital payments for consumers and businesses. As the country imposed quarantine measures to curb the fight against COVID-19, consumers and businesses relied heavily on online transactions to continue accessing and delivering goods and services despite the restrictions. Merchants and SMEs either launched or expanded their online store offerings and adopted cashless payments. PayMaya, in this regard, aided businesses during this critical time by enabling consumers to send payments or do bank transfers through the PayMaya app—empowering both retailers and consumers to buy and sell online from the safety and comfort of their own homes. SilverWorks, the leading retailer of sterling silver jewelry in the country, is one of the businesses that ad

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Get your game on: Decoding Filipino gamers on Twitter

Manila, 10 August 2020 - With people confined in their homes, gaming is one of the easy ways to get a daily dose of entertainment. As the go-to platform for #What'sHappening around the world, gamers go to Twitter to actively discuss their favorite titles and the latest news in the industry. APAC is the hotspot as the conversations are steadily increasing, hitting 55% growth in APAC and 112% in the Philippines for H1 (2020 vs. 2019). With over 1 billion Tweets gathered in the first half of 2020, the Philippines ranks 10th as the country that has Tweeted the most about gaming so far this year. Video games allow people to go on adventures beyond reality, and its variety of genres, as well as the portability of consoles and mobile apps, enable people of all ages to enjoy gaming. From gaming need states to preferred genres, here are 5 insights to know about Filipino gamers on Twitter: 1. Video games for leisure In a period where outdoor activities are halted, gaming serves as an outlet f

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The world of 5G is within your reach with Globe’s 5G-ready sims

As more Filipinos embrace fully the fast-paced digital life, Globe continues to introduce breakthrough innovations to impact the lives of its customers In 2019, Globe was the first to launch 5G for broadband in South East Asia. This also positioned the Philippines as the third country in Asia to offer 5G connectivity, after South Korea and Japan.  With broadband Airfiber, Globe at Home customers stay connected with the world right at home, with a lightning-fast internet connection. In February 2020, Globe unveiled the first 5G service for mobile and introduced the first 5G device in the country, followed by more affordable 5G-capable smartphones. Globe is yet again making another stride to make 5G more accessible to Filipinos by making its current LTE SIM cards future-proof to automatically work with 5G and receive a 5G signal. Globe and TM customers won’t have to pay any additional fees or go to a Globe Store and change their SIM cards to enjoy lightning-fast connections. To make t

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PSBank bares new mobile app feature that allows TD placements from home

As the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed the country into what many call the new normal, social distancing and stay-at-home protocols have become part of the Filipinos’ way of life. With the limitations and restrictions of the COVID-19 community quarantine, easy and secure access to banking services has become a great need for Filipinos. In response to this, Philippine Savings Bank (PSBank), the consumer banking arm of the Metrobank Group, has launched its PSBank Mobile Time Deposit (TD) placement, a digital service that allows clients to open Peso Time Deposits from the comfort of their home, 24/7, with just a few taps on their mobile phone. With the new service, clients no longer have to worry about visiting the bank or risking exposure when it comes to growing their hard-earned money in the new normal. They can easily invest their excess funds via PSBank Mobile App and enjoy higher rates and gain better returns even from their home. The PSBank Peso Time Deposit is an investment option

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Lenovo releases AMD-powered business laptops to boost WFH experience

Global innovation leader Lenovo is refreshing its suite of business PCs by releasing new ones equipped with AMD Ryzen processors for companies who wish to arrange a more robust work-from-home (WFH) setup. These are fully optimized with enhanced remote work capabilities and designed to take business computing at home to the next level with their faster processing power, anywhere-anytime productivity, and enterprise-level security features. “Since the previous launch, the AMD Ryzen lineup has garnered nothing but praise from the tech industry for its efficient and fast processing speed even when used simultaneously for several intensive tasks. With work-from-home becoming the new normal work arrangement, we decided to integrate these powerful processors in our business solution portfolio to further empower the remote workforce since they can significantly elevate the capabilities of our business laptops under different business environments,” said Michael Ngan, Lenovo Philippines Presid

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NETIZENS, ADVERTISERS EXPRESS SUPPORT AND EXCITEMENT FOR ABS-CBN’S DIGITAL SHIFT WITH KAPAMILYA ONLINE LIVE

Netizens and advertisers expressed their support and excitement over what many deem as the beginning of a new era in entertainment in the country after ABS-CBN launched Kapamilya Online Live, which provides all-day live streaming of shows on YouTube and Facebook. ABS-CBN chief operating officer of broadcast Cory Vidanes thanked everyone for their support and assured that ABS-CBN will continue to produce world-class entertainment for Filipinos despite the challenges. “Despite the heartbreak, we promise to continue delivering our content on other platforms and to as many people as possible. From broadcast to live streaming, this is a new journey and a first for ABS-CBN to make a digital pivot with Kapamilya Online Live, the newest home of our well-loved Kapamilya shows that Filipinos miss. Our bond with our Kapamilya will never be broken,” said Vidanes. Advertisers had a chance to chat with various Kapamilya stars at the virtual trade event and experienced Kapamilya Online Live firsth

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SAMSUNG introduces the new and affordable Galaxy A21s and A11!

SAMSUNG continues to introduce new innovations in its lineup of Galaxy devices this 2020. Following the recent launches of the Galaxy A51 and A31, the tech brand is now introducing the new Galaxy A21s and A11. The newest A-series encourages Gen Z to bring out their “awesome” and share it with the world, may it be about their passions, interests, or talents. The Galaxy A21s features a Quad-Camera setup with 48MP main to capture awesome memories in bright and vibrant details. It also has an 8MP Ultra-Wide Lens with a 123° field of vision that captures wider scenic views, a 2MP Depth Camera that gives a bokeh effect on photos, and a 2MP Macro Camera that captures the details of the subject. The device even has a 13MP front camera for picture-perfect selfies. The new A-series smartphone serves as the perfect companion in creativity as it is equipped with a 5000mAh battery with 15W Fast-Charging Technology, allowing content creators to take photos and videos all day. The device is also po

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SAMSUNG Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition has finally arrived in the Philippines!

The most awaited Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition is finally available in the Philippines starting July 9, 2020, through Samsung’s official online store and authorized channels! The Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition sports the same groundbreaking features that the Buds+ is known for such as the dual dynamic speakers, delivering superior audio quality with rich treble and bass by acoustic specialists AKG. The earbuds offer long-lasting power that guarantees 11 hours of non-stop listening time on a single charge, which can be extended up to 22 hours when powered by the charging case.  This gives the fans more time to enjoy the band’s records. For only Php 8,990, the BTS edition Galaxy Buds+ comes with a purple smart cover and 7 collectible BTS photo cards featuring the band's members RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. Don’t miss out on this exciting offering, visit samsung.com/ph/ .

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A truly immersive wireless experience with the OPPO Enco W31 Headphones

The OPPO Enco W31 Headphones, top-of-the-line wireless headphones from the global smartphone brand, offer a truly immersive audio experience, coupled with an outstanding and comfortable design, to level up your daily routines. With a sleek design featuring a metal texture and geometric patterns, the OPPO Enco W31 Headphones unleash the power of sound for all your needs, from helping you complete your tasks to giving your favorite modes of entertainment a much-needed boost. To help you stay connected and work seamlessly in the new normal, the OPPO Enco W31 Headphones makes calling ultra clear with its dual microphone Environment Noise Cancellation feature, so noisy surroundings can no longer compete with your busy schedule.  With stable Bluetooth connection and performance for smooth pairing, the headphones also boast of an automatic play and pause feature using infrared optical sensors to detect when you’re wearing them, so you don’t need to take out your smartphone to take control.

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Gearing up for 5G: What’s real and What’s not

One of the next big things in technology is finally starting to be implemented around the world, but as the mobile tech scene gears up for 5G, it’s unavoidable for some conspiracy theories to surface -- from the simplest to the more peculiar ones. What’s the real deal about 5G? Globe will debunk  five myths that surround the latest wireless technology. Myth 1: 5G is related to the spread of coronavirus disease 2019. The global health pandemic, that is the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and 5G are in no way related to each other. The theories that supported this were COVID-19 and 5G became a hot topic for the world almost at the same time and that both are related to China.  However, these aren’t enough to prove such claims that 5G can be a method to spread the disease. First, technology for 5G was initially introduced to the world in October 2018, while the highly-contagious disease stemmed from Wuhan, China in December 2019. China wasn’t the first country to implement 5G, Sou

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