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SEEK, Jobstreet and Jobsdb Unify Marketplace Platforms, Transforming Job and Talent Search Experience

SEEK has successfully merged its Asia Pacific (APAC) employment marketplaces – SEEK, Jobstreet and Jobsdb – which will operate under a single platform powered by SEEK’s world-class AI technology, while retaining their individual brands. This integration brings together millions of talents and employers across the APAC region to connect more of the right people with the right work. SEEK’s unification of its employment marketplaces comes 10 years after it acquired Jobstreet and Jobsdb, following three years of development and an estimated AUD$180 million investment. “At SEEK, everything we do revolves around our customers. One unified platform means we can now offer our product to millions of people across Asia in an entirely new way, so that our customers can find jobs and talent more easily. This puts us in a stronger position, more than ever before, to realise our ambition of helping 500 million people develop their careers with five million companies in the region,” says Peter Bitho

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Start The Year Right with Bright, Hydrated Skin This 2024 with Neutrogena's Newest Hydro Boost Niacinamide Serum

The past year kept a lot of skincare enthusiasts on their toes because of the surge of trends like skin cycling or rotating your skincare products, and skin minimalism which involves trimming down your 10-step routine down to 2. Despite these ever-changing trends, the goal remains the same: saying goodbye to dull skin and enlarged pores this 2024.Fortunately, the road to bright skin has cleared up, thanks to niacinamide. And what better way to start the year right than with the new Hydro Boost Niacinamide Serum—a product that brightens and hydrates the skin and is known to minimize the pores in just 4 to 8 weeks. Expanding its well-loved Hydro Boost line, Neutrogena introduces their newest Hydro Boost Niacinamide Serum which brightens, hydrates, and minimizes the pores of one’s skin. With its dermatologist-inspired ingredients that are tested-safe for all skin types and skin tones, this product is a great addition to any skincare routine as it is proven to reveal a clearer-looking, hy

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Infinix HOT 40 Pro Free Fire Review—As Hot as Hotcakes

Smartphone maker Infinix welcomes the new year with a new lineup of affordable offerings under the HOT 40 Series, which consists of models HOT 40 Pro Free Fire, HOT 40, and HOT 40i. As its name suggests, the HOT 40 Pro Free Fire leads the pack, gearing toward mobile gaming enthusiasts, according to Infinix. This review looks closer at the capabilities of the new HOT 40 Pro Free Fire. The Infinix HOT 40 Pro Free Fire features curved bezels bordered with a seemingly chrome-plated frame. Arriving in Horizon Gold color, the smooth back cover of the phone shows a meteor shower effect, which becomes more visible as the angle of light changes. Other colors available include Starfall Green, Palm Blue, and Starlit Black, according to the Infinix website. The Infinix HOT 40 Pro Free Fire sports a display optimized for gaming. The phone boasts a 120Hz FHD+ 6.78-inch display with a 90.7% screen-to-body ratio that looks clear and vibrant to make visual content more riveting. Viewing content under

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Apl.De.Ap, Bitto collab with GCrypto for Phygital Art Launch

The Philippines continues to be one of the most vibrant markets for artistic innovation in Southeast Asia, with the country’s creative economy amounting to P1.6 trillion in 2022, a 12% increase from the previous year. Now with the emergence of phygital art, a fusion of traditional art forms and interactive digital elements, a new era of storytelling is born, inviting audiences to actively immerse, interact, and engage with different narratives. Ushering in the advent of a new artistic form, finance super app GCash, through GCrypto, partnered with renowned Filipino American rapper Apl.de.Ap and Manila-based contemporary artist Bitto to bring phygital art to life at the Agents of Peace and Love, the Apl.de.Ap and Bitto Phygital Art Collection. “We are delighted to work with Apl.de.Ap and Bitto, two Filipino artists who have established their marks in the global space, as they break artistic boundaries,” said Luis Buenaventura, GCash head of Web3. “This collaboration is in line with ou

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HONOR Starts the Year with Smashing Sales for HONOR X9b 5G, Opens Newest Store in SM Angono!

After gaining much virality on its newest product, the leading global provider of smart devices, HONOR, officially kicks off the sale day of HONOR X9b 5G for only ₱16,999 in all HONOR Experience Stores and Online Partner Stores via Lazada, Shopee, and Tiktok Shop. “We envisioned HONOR X9b 5G to be even bigger than our previous campaigns – for it to be known more than ‘HONOR X9a 5G’s predecessor.’ Much to our delight, we have received overwhelming demand of offline and online pre-orders from our HONOR fans since the announcement of its availability in the Philippine Market. Until today, a huge volume of shoppers lined up at our Experience Stores to purchase their own HONOR X9b 5G. This is just the start of the year, and we couldn’t be more thankful for all the support for HONOR,” said Stephen Cheng, HONOR Philippines Vice President. HONOR Philippines Sets Foot in Angono, Rizal HONOR X9b 5G’s first day sale was marked with another milestone event – the Grand Opening of the brand’s fir

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Home Credit's Picks: Top Products For a Fresh Start This New Year Season

Excited to welcome the new year with new, up-to-date gadgets and electronics for you and your family? In this season of fresh start, mastering the art of picking the right products to make your everyday life easier and more efficient becomes essential. Understanding what to buy and how to do so smartly is crucial in navigating this seasonal challenge. Thankfully, Home Credit, the country’s leading consumer finance company, has your back! They offer a thoughtfully curated selection of top gadgets and appliances at 0% interest rates, easing the pressure of new-year shopping. This gives you a stress-free, fresh start with more freedom to choose from various payment options. To help you welcome the New Year, here are some top items recommended by Home Credit: Experience the latest technology with smartphone powerhouses Explore three standout smartphones: the Oppo Reno 8T, Vivo V27E, and Apple iPhone 11 128GB, each with unique strengths. The Oppo Reno 8T impresses with its smooth Andro

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Meet Your New Best Friends: TechLife Devices Guaranteed To Make Life Easier This 2024

The new year is always a great opportunity for a clean slate. So while it’s still January, many are still taking the opportunity to upgrade the comfort of their home. It’s time to leave run-down appliances behind and make space for newer, better gadgets fit for every type of home. Whether it be a traditional house in the province, a two-bedroom apartment for a small family, or a studio unit in the city, TechLife has the perfect lineup of devices to make life easier this 2024. TechLife 4L Digital Rice Cooker Aiming to host dinner parties and intimate social gatherings this year? The TechLife 4L Digital Rice Cooker is a saving grace to easily tick off one less item from the handaan list. The spacious four-liter capacity can cook generous portions of rice all at once, eliminating time and effort in the kitchen. It has a Digital Control Panel that offers precise and user-friendly settings. Aside from that, it also has six major functions: Warm, Preset, Quick Cooking, Normal Cooking, Co

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UNIQLO Announces Four New Stores this 2024 Spring/Summer Season

Global apparel retail brand UNIQLO hits the ground running in the Philippines this new year, with the announcement of four new store openings in time for the Spring / Summer season. Set to open on March 1, 2024 is the UNIQLO Venice Grand Canal along McKinley Drive in Taguig City, Metro Manila. UNIQLO also plans to expand its presence in the northern part of Metro Manila and Central Luzon with the soon-to-be-announced openings of UNIQLO SM City Caloocan and UNIQLO SM City Tarlac, respectively. Rounding out the list of new UNIQLO stores is the much-awaited opening of the new and elevated UNIQLO SM Mall of Asia this 2024. The country’s first UNIQLO outlet, the SM Mall of Asia branch was launched in 2012. Its expanded and well-curated space promises a bigger and better shopping experience for everyone to enjoy UNIQLO’s LifeWear products and more. The date for the branch’s official opening will be announced soon. Meanwhile, customers can still shop for their LifeWear needs in the temporar

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The Toughest Phone HONOR X9b 5G Arrives With A Smashing Price Of Php 16,999 Only!

Leading smart devices provider in the country, HONOR Philippines officially launched the toughest phone, HONOR X9b 5G, in the market for only Php 16,999! The latest addition to its acclaimed X Series line-up was seen to have combined exceptional display quality, expansive photography capabilities and enhanced battery and hardware performance, the HONOR X9b 5G sets a new benchmark for mid-range smartphones in the industry. “We are very excited to finally introduce the HONOR X9b 5G, the toughest phone that embodies our commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation and delivering an exceptional user experience,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng. “From the exceptional display and powerful camera system to the impressive durability and outstanding hardware performance, the HONOR X9b 5G truly represents our dedication to creating a new intelligent world for everyone.” Industry-leading Durability Powered by Ultra-bounce Anti-drop DisplayShowcasing an industry-leading

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Samsung Lights Up SM Mall of Asia Globe For Galaxy Unpacked

In anticipation of Galaxy Unpacked happening on January 18, Samsung is teasing new mobile AI-powered capabilities. To hype excitement, the iconic SM Mall of Asia Globe was lit up to announce an imminent revolutionary mobile experience that will change the way you live, connect, and create with the Galaxy S series. This is part of Samsung’s celebrations to welcome a new era of Galaxy innovations. Samsung also teamed up with Marvel Studios’ “What If…?” Season 2, now streaming only on Disney+, for an epic takeover of Las Vegas on Sphere’s giant exterior LED display. Featuring Doctor Strange, the Las Vegas skyline lit up to hint at new mobile AI capabilities coming soon to Galaxy users worldwide. Just as Marvel’s renowned character Doctor Strange discovers new portals of endless possibilities, Galaxy AI will enable discovery in a whole new way. Samsung Electronics will host Unpacked in San Jose, California beginning at 2 am January 18 PH time. Join us as we unveil the latest premium Gala

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