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Smart and Shopee Launch Online Bayanihan for Children

Following the campaign’s success for frontliners, leading mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) and Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, are teaming up for Shopee Bayanihan: Pamaskong Pambata for CRIBS Foundation. “We are happy to support this Pamaskong Pambata effort with Shopee, to help the causes of CRIBS Foundation,” said Precy P. Katigbak, FVP and Head of National Key Accounts at PLDT and Smart. “As part of the country’s largest integrated telco PLDT, we have incorporated child-safeguarding policies into our business. These cover various processes and programs for the workplace, marketing activities, product and service offerings, and trade community engagements; that’s why this campaign is very close to our hearts,” she added. Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “Shopee is proud to partner with Smart once again, this time for our Shopee Bayanihan: Pamaskong Pambata initiative which aims to support the Filipino

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New programs, movies coming to multiple media platforms: ABS-CBN UNVEILS 2021 OFFERINGS IN TRENDING ABS-CBN CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

ABS-CBN will remain “together as one” in offering light and joy to Filipinos all over the world in 2021 through the new shows, movies, music, and concerts it will produce and release next year on multiple media platforms, as revealed in last Sunday's (December 20) trending “Ikaw Ang Liwanag at Ligaya: The ABS-CBN Christmas Special 2020.” Among the new programs to watch for in 2021 is “Mars Ravelo’s Darna: The TV Series” starring Jane De Leon, the inspirational series “Huwag Kang Mangamba” led by The Gold Squad - Andrea Brillantes, Francine Diaz, Seth Fedelin, and Kyle Echarri, “Init sa Magdamag” featuring Gerald Anderson, Yam Concepcion, and JM De Guzman, and the continuation of the hit teleserye “La Vida Lena” of Erich Gonzales, Carlo Aquino, Kit Thompson, and JC De Vera. Catch these on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, iWantTFC, on free TV via A2Z channel 11, and overseas via TFC, the Filipino Channel. Also much-awaited is the first American TV series entirely shot in the P

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Microsoft Announces 2020 Philippines Partner Awards Winners

Partners were recognized for their innovative solutions that positively transform customer experience​ and solve business challenges Last week, Microsoft Philippines held its 2020 Partner Awards, as part of a global circuit that recognizes Microsoft’s partners for their outstanding, innovative efforts to positively impact customers every year. This year’s awardees were Softline Services International Philippines Inc., Nexus Technologies Inc., Kation Technologies Inc., ePLDT Inc., Rhipe Philippines, NTT Data Philippines Inc., and Crayon Philippines. “Our mission to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more is driven forward by our partners and the work they do, which is why recognizing their efforts and their constant innovation is both fundamental and essential to us at Microsoft—especially at this time,” said Microsoft Philippines Chief Partner Officer, Fides Ricasa. “We’re absolutely honored and inspired to see the outcomes they’ve achieved and the extra

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UNICEF Needs Your Help for Every Filipino Child’s Future: Gary V and Ryan Cayabyab Collaborate for Basket of Hope

This Christmas, UNICEF Philippines’ Goodwill Ambassador, Gary Valenciano, and National Artist for Music, Ryan Cayabyab, are coming together to invite everyone to help more children by donating to the UNICEF Basket of Hope. To show his support for the campaign, Cayabyab gave permission to use excerpts of the Christmas song “Paskong Walang Hanggan” co-written with Jose Javier Reyes for the Basket of Hope video ad. “My dream for Filipino children is exactly what this campaign stands for, hope. Everyone needs hope, especially in these times. It’s going to be a very different Christmas for all of us, more so for our children. I’m happy to share this song with UNICEF and work with Gary and the team to encourage others to help disadvantaged children through the Basket of Hope campaign,” Cayabyab shares. With the holiday season here, the Basket of Hope video ad with the two OPM icons is a celebration of how great things can happen when everyone comes together for a cause – helping children

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NVIDIA’s Latest GAN Learns to Make Art from 1,500 Images

NVIDIA researchers have achieved a data augmentation breakthrough, enabling their AI model to emulate artwork from a small dataset from the Metropolitan Museum of Art — and opening up new potential applications in fields like healthcare — helping to create cancer histology images to train other AI models. To know more, read the articles through these links below: NVIDIA Boosts Academic AI Research for Business InnovationNew NVIDIA program helps AI make the leap from educational institutions to enterprises.Read full blog: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/2020/12/07/new-nvidia-program-helps-academic-ai-research-business-innovation/ NVIDIA Research Achieves AI Training Breakthrough Using Limited DatasetsData augmentation technique enables AI model to emulate artwork from a small dataset from the Metropolitan Museum of Art — and opens up new potential applications in fields like healthcare.Read full blog: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/2020/12/07/neurips-research-limited-data-gan/Video: h

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Connectivity is the best gift this Christmas with Globe At Home WiFi

As Filipinos face a largely different Christmas season this year, it doesn’t mean that we celebrate the Yuletide season with less enthusiasm, hope and optimism. Despite the challenges of the pandemic and its impact on our daily lives, Filipinos will always find a way to be with the family, loved ones, friends and colleagues whether just across the streets, in the provinces or on the other side of the world especially in this season of hope, love and celebration. And when it is Christmas, gift-giving is one of the most treasured traditions that most Filipino families hold dear and observe. If you're looking for a gift with purpose and meaning without having to break your bank account, why not gift the Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi! It's the perfect gift for Tatay and Nanay in their native hometown, for Kuya who's doing his best to meet all requirements for online classes, or for your BFF in the office struggling to connect every time you have a zoom meeting. The Globe At Home Prepaid WiF

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Globe's strong connectivity in Marikina spells better disaster preparedness for its residents

More network builds and site upgrades are underway as Globe pursues its ambition to build a #FirstWorldNetwork. In Marikina, Globe installed two new cell sites and 146 sites were upgraded to fulfill the telco's commitment to have 4G everywhere. Digital connectivity is the way to cope, better yet, prepare for disasters in this often-hit area. Marlon Llamson of Barangay Tumana and his family have been constantly affected by floods that damage their area. Despite situations beyond their control such as losing personal belongings, they are still thankful that they have enough time to prepare as much as they can with advance information on apps and Marikina LGU’s social media accounts. “Nakikita na kaagad sa internet kung gaano ka kataas ‘yung tubig, kung anong level na dito sa may tulay. ‘Pag mabagal ang internet, hindi kaya.” (The water level is easily seen on the internet, and what level it is already at is near the bridge. If the internet connection is slow, that isn’t possible.) Rel

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917Ventures, Puregold partner for an easier online grocery shopping experience with PureGo

The holidays are just right around the corner, which means everyone is gearing up to buy their yuletide staples. Fortunately, stocking up on essentials is now easier and affordable, with PureGo, a new online grocery shopping platform created with 917Ventures, the largest corporate incubator in the Philippines, and Puregold, one of the leading supermarket chains in the country. With PureGo, there’s no need to go through the hassle of a typical grocery trip which usually involves lots of walking, lining up, and carrying heavy bags. Now with thousands of products from reputable and trusted brands at their fingertips, consumers can easily order everything from pantry essentials to household necessities all sourced directly from Puregold. What’s more, they can settle their transactions using multiple payment options, including contactless payment thru GCash, and have the items delivered within 24 hours.  "Puregold has been a part of the Filipino homes for the past 22 years. As a commitmen

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Shopee Celebrates Record-Breaking 12.12 with 12 million Items Sold within the first 24 Minutes

Users eagerly snapped up deals, peaking at 1 million items sold in a minute Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, wraps up the year-end shopping season with a record-breaking 12.12. On December 12, 12 million items were sold in the first 24 minutes and at its peak, one million items were bought in a single minute. Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “We are humbled to end the year on a high note with a groundbreaking 12.12 Big Christmas Sale. Given the unprecedented year that 2020 has been, we wanted this to be a special day not just for Shopee, but for the people we serve. E-commerce has become of increasing importance in our lives. It has evolved beyond a platform to access basic needs to one that connects people and businesses. We are glad to celebrate the past five years with our users, sellers, and brand partners and are truly excited about what’s to come." Shopee ushered in the festive season with fun and convenience Users joined S

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Globe uses global best practice for customer service

“Hi, I’d like to check my data usage.” “As of December 11, 2020, you have 9.2 GB left out of your 10.0 GB data allowance. Your data allowance will refresh on December 31. Is there anything else I can help you with?” Most of the time, customer support inquiries are directed to live agents. Today, chatbots are reshaping the way companies interact with their customers especially under the new normal. A chatbot is a software application that allows human-like online conversations using messaging platforms such as Facebook Messenger. It is programmed with the necessary information that allows the bot to respond to customer inquiries or suggest the next best course of action. It enables customers to get the help they need through channels that customers are familiar with. Bots can easily work together with live agents to support customers. Instead of agents answering all inquiries, which may take time, bots can respond to simple, commonly-asked questions. They can also hand off customers

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