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Wishing You Luck and Prosperity: Ortigas Malls Treats Shoppers to Mall-wide Chinese New Year Festivities

Chinese New Year is a time to welcome good fortune and abundance into our lives. On February 10, celebrate the Year of the Wooden Dragon with Ortigas Malls’ “Larger Than Life” take on the holiday. Ortigas Malls is hosting traditional Chinese New Year performances at GH Mall, Tiendesitas, and Estancia Mall. The malls will welcome all shoppers with a vibrant Dragon and Lion Dance starting at 10 am to signal luck and prosperity at the start of the day. It will be followed by other festive activities that visitors can watch while shopping and dining. GH Mall (East Wing Atrium) At GH Mall, the Drum Beaters will liven up shoppers’ days with their booming beats from 11 am to 5 pm. There will also be a special Bench Exhibition from 3pm to 3:30 pm. For those who want to know their fortunes this year, Joyce M. Co will have a talk on the “Outlook for the Year of the Wooden Dragon” from 4 to 5 pm. Tiendesitas (Level 1, Food Village) From 2 to 3 pm, the Drum Beaters will showcase their upbeat

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Philippine Softball: From Grassroots to Global Under Jean Henri Lhuillier

In the international sports arena, only a few Philippine teams can rival the achievements and successes garnered by Philippine National Softball teams. For more than 20 years, the many different members of multi-time SEA games gold medalists RP Blu Boys and RP Blu Girls accomplished their dreams by honorably and triumphantly representing the country in a lot of prestigious international softball competitions.  Softball is not a commonly played sport in the Philippines, thus, it is quite extraordinary that Filipino softball teams have proven to be highly competitive and even victorious in international tournaments throughout many years. Worthy of note is the outstanding showing of the RP Blu Boys and RP Blu Girls in international competitions has catapulted the Philippines to the number 14 ranking of the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) in both the men’s and women’s division. Last year, no less than four national teams have qualified for the World Cup, namely the RP Blu Gir

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Alipay+ Begins 2024 Global Travel Campaigns with Chinese New Year Drive for 8 Million International Merchants

As Singapore, Thailand, and more countries open borders visa-free to travellers, Alipay+, the cross-border mobile payments and marketing platform operated by Ant International, steps up the global travel drive for its hospitality and tourism partners on the eve of the first full Chinese New Year travel boom after the Covid pandemic. Operating across 57 markets, Alipay+ now connects over 88 million global merchants cross-border to 1.5 billion accounts on over 25 leading e-wallets and payment apps. International travellers may pay online and offline with their home payment apps around the world with ease and security. Merchants utilize Alipay+ digital marketing and growth tools to build more effective consumer engagement at home and abroad. As of January 2024, Alipay+ partner wallets and bank apps include Alipay (Chinese Mainland), AlipayHK (Hong Kong SAR, China), GCash (Philippines), TrueMoney (Thailand), Touch ‘n Go eWallet (Malaysia), OCBC Digital (Singapore) and more. “2024 will b

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Palawan Pawnshop - Palawan Express Pera Padala and Philippine Veterans Bank Seal Partnership for Cash Withdrawal Services

Palawan Group of Companies, the country's leading money remittance & pawning services company, proudly announces its alliance with the Philippine Veterans Bank (PVB). A trusted institution dedicated to serving veterans, their families, and the Armed Forces of the Philippines community, PVB brings a legacy of financial excellence. Through this partnership, both PVB depositors, Palawan Group of Companies sukis, and other BancNet ATM cardholders gain expanded access to cash withdrawal services using BancNet ATM cards initially at over 300 company-owned Palawan Pawnshop - Palawan Express Pera Padala branches, ensuring swift access to funds for a wide range of financial transactions. PVB depositors can conveniently utilize the extensive network, strategically located near residential areas, and have the flexibility to visit Palawan branches during holidays and weekends, enhancing accessibility for their convenience. This will enable ATM cardholders to do cash withdrawals from Palawan Pawns

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Acer's Newest Gaming Laptop Features the Latest Intel Core 14th Gen Processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series Laptop GPUs

Acer announced the Acer Nitro 17 (AN17-72) gaming laptop, unlocking improved performance, immersive experiences, plus essential features for playing and multi-tasking on the go. The device is powered by the latest Intel® Core™ 14th gen processors, featuring Intel’s Performance Hybrid Architecture with improved power and core frequencies to manage workloads efficiently. At the same time, NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 40 Series GPUs with DLSS 3.5 technology. NVIDIA RTX Laptop GPUs are packed with specialized AI Tensor Cores enabling unmatched AI performance in creative apps, ultra-efficient productivity, blistering fast gaming, and more. Built for Microsoft Copilot and the next wave of computing, the Nitro laptop provides access to Copilot in Windows via a dedicated Copilot key, making it even easier to harness the power of AI to assist with productivity and creativity tasks. Users can feast their eyes on immersive visuals and pristine colors on the device’s 17-inch QHD display with a fast 165 H

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The Next Step for Road to Champion: Honda Recognizes the Honda Pilipinas Dream Cup Tryout Participants

Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI), the No.1 motorcycle manufacturer in the country recognized the talented racers to come out of the latest Honda Pilipinas Dream Cup (HPDC) tryouts. The event was held last November 18, are meant to help HPI discover and ultimately, nurture the next generation of motorcycle racing talents. For this round of tryout, a total of 18 aspiring motorcycle racers participated in the event held at the Carmona Racing Circuit in Cavite where each rider showcased their skills on the CBR150R race bikes. All 18 participants were officially recognized at a special ceremony at the Honda Safety Driving School Center in Paranaque. The 12 will then participate in Honda’s “Road to Champion” racing campaign for 2024, where they will take part in upcoming domestic and international races. HPI President Ms. Sayaka Arai emphasizes that “We will continue to support the dreams of these young riders that one day there will be a Honda Filipino rider who push themselves and accepts

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Maya Lauded Globally as PH's 'Best Digital Bank'  

In just over a year since its rebranding, fintech unicorn Maya has swiftly become the Philippines' “Best Digital Bank,” earning global praise for its game-changing innovations, world-class marketing, and exemplary workplace culture. 2023 marked a milestone for Maya, reaching an impressive three million depositors. Dominating the industry, Maya commands 57% of the total digital bank depositors, as reported in September 2023 by Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).   Globally, Maya is recognized for ingenuously blending payments and banking into one seamless digital experience. This approach boldly tackles the prevalent challenges of cash dependency and low bank usage in the Philippines through a fresh, customer-centric approach.   Shailesh Baidwan, Maya Group President, affirmed, "Our all-in-one digital banking platform is precisely what today’s Filipino consumers need, driving our vision for sustained, long-term growth."   Spearheading the Digital Banking Era   Maya’s all-in-one mode

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Grab Launches GrabCar in CDO, Strengthens Economic Empowerment Commitment in the City

Grab Philippines, a dedicated partner in the nation-building efforts of the government, is strengthening its commitment to economic empowerment in Cagayan De Oro. With the official launch of its flagship mobility service GrabCar, Grab is not only providing Kagay-anons with a viable transportation option but is also creating a new avenue for generating livelihoods and stimulating economic activity in the City of Golden Friendship. GrabCar is a beloved and trusted mobility service for Filipino commuters. Built on a foundation of safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness, GrabCar stands as an effective mobility alternative for the Filipino commuting public. GrabCar currently services the area from Laguindingan Airport up to the end of Lapasan and Upper Balulang. Cagayan De Oro is the second city in Mindanao to welcome the GrabCar service, furthering the leading superapp’s mission to create sustainable opportunities and foster economic growth across the region. Grab Philippines Head o

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Unlock The City on Moovr’s Newest Rides and Improved Mobile App

Moovr is the simple solution to getting you ahead. Take charge of your own Mooves through the city and through life, one convenient ride at a time. Moovr’s newest electric-powered rides are available in expanded locations visible through their improved mobile app, making it easier for you to get where you’re going for the most affordable price in the city. Moovr offers an economical alternative for your daily travels, allowing you to get to your destination for as low as P25. Being 100% cashless and self-serviced, you can use digital credits for seamless and affordable transportation. The app allows you to check real-time ride availability across stations in BGC, Mckinley Hill, and Makati where you can instantly rent a device, eliminating the need to navigate through traffic or wait for a ride. Simply open the app, locate the nearest device, and end your ride in multiple convenient locations in these cities. Control your commute, manage your errands, get to school, or work at your own

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Lenovo Unleashes AI-Powered Creativity and Productivity Devices and Solutions at CES 2024

At the recently held CES® 2024, Lenovo unveiled a lineup of more than 40 new devices and solutions powered by AI. Furthering the company’s vision of AI for All, Lenovo’s latest offerings include new PC innovations across Lenovo’s Yoga™, ThinkBook™, ThinkPad™, ThinkCentre™, and Legion™ sub-brands that will revolutionize the user experience for both consumers and businesses. Supercharging Creativity with AI Lenovo showcased its latest repertoire of Yoga AI laptops that supercharge the creative process, a tablet that invites users to play and learn, IdeaPad™ laptops designed for the everyday user, and peripherals for the modern world. Ushering in a new era, Lenovo’s newest lineup of Microsoft Windows 11 Lenovo Yoga laptops come with Lenovo Yoga Creator Zone, an exclusive new software for creators, artists, and anybody looking to harness the power of generative AI while still keeping simplicity, privacy, and security in mind. As an imagination spark plug, Lenovo Yoga Creator Zone offers

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