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Here’s How Your Everyday Digital Transactions Can Help Restore Cebu’s Forests and Uplift Local Farmers’ Livelihood

Through a focus on tree-planting initiatives that create sustainable livelihoods, GCash, in partnership with the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI), is addressing the dual challenge of environmental conservation and income-generating opportunities for farmers and fisherfolk in Cebu. These projects form part of GForest, GCash’s climate tech solution that turns everyday digital transactions into tree planting efforts, supporting the restoration of local ecosystems in various areas in the country. Since 2021, more than 1.4 million mangroves and highland trees have been planted across Cebu through the “One to Tree” program of RAFI in partnership with GForest. Through the initiatives of the One to Tree program, 800,000 mangrove seedlings have been planted in the municipalities of Daanbantayan, San Remigio, and Medellin, located along the Tañon Strait — the largest marine protected area in the Philippines under the National Integrated Protected Area System. Mangroves are essential not

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Bossjob Successfully Concludes First-Ever Kasanggayahan HR Summit in Sorsogon

Bossjob, the fastest-growing AI-powered mobile chat-first recruitment platform, marked another milestone as it successfully concluded the First-Ever Kasanggayahan HR Summit in Sorsogon Province. The event, held at Villa Isabel Hotel, gathered hundreds of participants, including HR professionals, MSME owners, and local leaders. This collaborative effort was supported by the City Government of Sorsogon, the Provincial Government of Sorsogon, the Sorsogon City BPLO Chief Rodel Ferreras, and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Sorsogon, led by Provincial Director Ma. Lourdes Pancho. In her speech, Ma. Lourdes Pancho expressed her enthusiasm for Bossjob’s expansion into the region, particularly in the province of Sorsogon. She highlighted the platform’s potential to greatly benefit Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by streamlining their recruitment processes. “We are thrilled with Bossjob’s entry into Sorsogon. It’s a game-changer for our business sector. DTI is committed

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Infinix Introduces Vibrant New Colors for the HOT 50 Pro+ Series: A Bold Lifestyle Statement for the New Year

Infinix, a trendy tech brand crafted for young consumers, is redefining its HOT 50 Pro+ Series with vibrant new colors designed to inspire individuality and optimism as the new year begins. Under the theme “NEW YEAR, NEW HOT, NEW LUCK,” these bold additions symbolize hope, energy, creativity, and growth. Paired with innovative materials like NanoFlex Fiber Leather and Dualscape Glass, the HOT 50 Pro+ Series transforms technology into a lifestyle statement that empowers users to embrace 2025 with confidence and style. The HOT 50 Pro+, the flagship of the series, exemplifies innovation and sophistication with its NanoFlex Fiber Leather finish. This groundbreaking material, featuring a refined lychee-textured surface, integrates seamlessly with the device's sleek frame, offering a luxurious and tactile experience. Measuring just 0.55mm thin, NanoFlex Fiber Leather combines a premium feel with exceptional durability, resisting sweat, skincare products, and enduring over 2,000 abrasion tes

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Discover a Gateway to the Latest Tech Innovations, Deals, and Promos at New HUAWEI Experience Store in SM Megamall

HUAWEI brings a new kind of tech shopping experience as it officially opened the doors to the HUAWEI Experience Store at SM Megamall last December 14. The revamped HUAWEI Experience Store is the ultimate destination for personalized shopping experience to cater to customers’ needs. The HUAWEI Experience Store at SM Megamall is the latest of several stores to get a retail upgrade. These new and revamped stores include HUAWEI Experience Stores at SM North EDSA, SM City Grand Central, SM Seaside City Cebu, and SM City Davao. The HUAWEI Experience Store at SM Megamall offers new features, services, and exclusive offers. Discover an Upgraded Tech Shopping Experience The new HUAWEI Experience Store at SM Megamall features a sleek, modern design with soft wood accents and bright lighting. The metal finishes add a touch of elegance to the store. Beyond its sophisticated, high-quality aesthetics, the HUAWEI Experience Store at SM Megamall features a functional, inviting design that serves cu

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Pro Gaming Gear for Pro-Level eSports Performance: Get These Razer Gear for Your Loved Ones this Christmas!

Nothing beats seeing the satisfied look on your loved one’s face as they unwrap the present they’ve always wanted to have. After all, this is what Christmas is all about – extending love and gratitude to loved ones. Sure, it doesn’t always have to be a material gift, but who’s saying no to that? As the gift-giving season draws near, why not start scouting for the perfect gift for esports enthusiast friends, family members, and work colleagues ahead of the shopping rush? Razer, the world’s leading lifestyle gaming brand, has some gaming gear recommendations to check out. Razer Viper V3 Pro, the mouse of champions Tested and vetted by Zekken himself, one of the best Valorant players in the world, the Razer Viper V3 Pro, featuring a 54 g ultra-lightweight design, is the perfect weapon anyone would need to conquer a championship-level gaming session. The number one mouse used by VALORANT pros, according to ProSettings, this battle-tested mouse took months to create, and perfect, with te

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Six Reasons Why Globe’s All-New Roam Surf Global Pack is Your Holiday Travel Must-Have

Get the holiday travel experience you deserve with Globe’s all-new Roam Surf global packs, offering more GBs for longer stays abroad, with daily rates at 50% less. With these enriched offers, there’s no need to swap SIMs anymore! Enjoy affordable and reliable connectivity during your cross-country trips in any of 120+ destinations worldwide. Here are six reasons why the all-new Roam Surf Global Packs should be your ultimate travel companion: More Affordable Roaming Made PossibleEnjoy daily rates as low as ₱107, a remarkable drop from the previous ₱200 per day. These refreshed packs combine reliable connectivity with unmatched value, giving travelers more room to enjoy unforgettable adventures while staying seamlessly online. Convenient, No-Switch SIM Solution Now with lower prices, you can skip the hassle of swapping SIMs or hunting for local alternatives. Just book your preferred promo in advance via the GlobeOne app, and activate it upon arrival at your destination by turning on

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Local Businesses Achieve Remarkable 5x Sales Growth with Shopee’s 12.12 Mega Pamasko Sale

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, reaffirmed its position as a driver of local business growth with the resounding success of its 12.12 Mega Pamasko Sale. The much-awaited event delivered unparalleled results, enabling sellers, affiliates, and content creators to connect with a growing online shopper base. Within the first two minutes of 12.12, Shopee sold a whopping 12M items across Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and Brazil. In the Philippines, Shopee remains the go-to online destination, with millions of users buying from local brands and MSMEs for all their holiday needs during the 12.12 Mega Pamasko Sale. “Shopee’s 12.12 Mega Pamasko Sale continues to be highly popular among Filipino consumers as we record a four-fold increase in orders on our platform,” said Vincent Lee, Head of Shopee Philippines. “We also delivered remarkable results to our local sellers who saw a five-fold increase in sales during the campaign. These reinforce Shopee’s commitment

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OMODA and JAECOO Philippines Starts Selling OMODA C5 and E5 in Metro Manila and Cebu Dealerships

Global automotive brands OMODA and JAECOO today announced that the first batch of their vehicles in the Philippines, the OMODA C5 AND E5, will start selling this month in Metro Manila and Cebu dealerships. The first two OMODA and JAECOO Showrooms are located in Marcos Highway, Pasig City, and at G-Mall, Cebu City. The rising global automotive brand saw 2024 as its foundational year in the market. The brand’s key milestones this year include the arrival of the first batches of its automotive models and formation of its networks of partners such as BDO, Security Bank, Bank of China, ICBC, and DB Schenker. The OMODA C5 and E5, which arrived in the Philippines last August, started pre-selling during the brand’s participation at the 12th Philippine EV Summit and the Auto Focus Pre-Christmas Multibrand Test Drive Festival. “The strides we made this year lay the groundwork for our plans in 2025. We cannot wait to finally see our first models in the market hit Philippine roads, and for Filip

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The New TechLife Bluetooth Speaker 2 is Now Available for ₱1,799

It’s that time of year again—the holiday season is drawing near. As we prepare to fill our calendars with get-togethers and parties, one device is essential to make each occasion unforgettable: the brand-new TechLife Bluetooth Speaker 2. For ₱1,799, this speaker delivers #SoundThatMatters, with features that pack a punch, making it the perfect device to spark joy and bring people closer together this Christmas. With its 8-Hour Playback Time, the TechLife Bluetooth Speaker 2 can easily keep up with your plans. The speaker's impressive battery life ensures that the music doesn’t stop until the party does, allowing you to enjoy an entire evening of festive tunes without worrying about recharging. And since holiday gatherings can sometimes move outdoors—to the backyard, beach, or poolside—it's good that the TechLife Bluetooth Speaker 2 has an IPX7 Water Resistance rating. This speaker can survive being submerged underwater for up to one meter, so whether indoors or out, rain or shine, t

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HONOR Opens New Experience Store in Fishermall Malabon, Announces Holideals

Leading global smart devices provider HONOR Philippines just opened its newest store in Fishermall Malabon. After the back-to-back launches of HONOR X7c and HONOR Magic V3 in November, HONOR Philippines just dropped its exciting deals for the entire month of December. You can get up to ₱15,000 worth of exclusive freebies for every purchase of HONOR smartphone until December 31, 2024! "This is really the season of giving. That’s why we, at HONOR, try our best to give back to our loyal HONOR fans. Get more than what you paid for this December! For every purchase of an HONOR Smartphone, you can get a freebie," shared Stephen Cheng, Vice President of HONOR Philippines. If you are eyeing HONOR’s flagship smartphones HONOR Magic V3 and HONOR Magic 6 Pro, you will get FREE JBL Soundgear Frames with Camping Light and HONOR Gift Earbuds II with Camping light respectively. The hot-selling HONOR X8b, HONOR 200 Series, and HONOR X9b will also give you FREE Camping Light for every purchase. On t

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