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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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CONFIRMED: realme 12 Pro Series to Come with Flagship Periscope Telephoto and Luxury Watch Design

realme officially announced at its 2024 media preview event in Las Vegas that the realme 12 Pro Series will include a flagship periscope telephoto lens. The event attendees got a firsthand look at the upcoming realme 12 Pro Series as the fastest-growing smartphone brand in the globe showcased its advanced periscope telephoto technology and luxury watch design, with some suggesting it could be the leading imaging phone in its category. Following the recently issued open letter from realme's founder and CEO, Sky Li, announcing that 2024 will be the year of rebranding, the company also unveiled its new slogan: Make it real. This media event marked realme's initial official communication following its rebranding. As the slogan repositions realme as a tech brand that better understands young users, the realme number series is also set to be positioned as the future of Next-gen Imaging. Empowering Young Users with Next-gen Imaging Through The Flagship Periscope Telephoto Lens According to

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Teleperformance and De La Salle-CSB Partners for Deaf Inclusion in the Workplace 

Marking a groundbreaking step towards deaf inclusion in the workplace, Teleperformance (TP) in the Philippines and the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde have formalized a partnership through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing at the TP Ayala site in December. The partnership with the Benilde Deaf School (BDS) marks a pivotal moment in the journey of the first and largest Great Place to Work company towards advancing the organization’s diversity, inclusion, and equity (DE&I) policies. The MOA includes a comprehensive program to train Deaf interns and equip them with the necessary tools for their integration into the workforce.  Teleperformance’s HR Diversity and Inclusion member Aileen Gay Sibal interprets for the executive leaders and the audience at the MOA signing event with Benilde Deaf School.  Present on the momentous occasion was the newest Chief Executive Officer Rahul Jolly; joined by Chief People Officer Jeffrey Johnson, and VP for Human Resources, Communications an

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Honda Philippines Keeps Their Racing Form at the 2023 Inside Racing Grand Prix (IRGP)

Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI), recently participated in the 16th Inside Racing Grand Prix (IRGP). This year’s event was dubbed “IRGPXVI: LEGENDS ARE FOREVER!” and was held last Dec. 15 to 16 at the Tarlac Circuit Hill. HPI’s participation in this event is part of the plan with the “Road to Champion” campaign for on-road sports to emphasize and expand its exposure in Domestic Racing. This year, HPI sponsored two of the country’s most promising motorcycle young racers, Jakob Sablaya, and Alfonsi Daquigan. Jakob Sablaya, 18, represented Honda Project M Koby Racing Team gaining podium finishes, 3rd Place in MotoIR Grand Prix using the CBR150R, and 2nd Place in Super Sports 300 Grand Prix using the CBR300R race bikes. Meanwhile, another racer, the 14-year-old Alfonsi Daquigan got the Pole Position Award for the MotoIR Grand Prix race category under the Sharp Honda SCK Philippines Racing Team using the CBR150R. Both riders had shown their potential as future international riders.Despite f

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Bayad and Sun Life Grepa Make Insurance Services More Accessible for Filipinos

Bayad, the pioneer brand in the outsourced payment collection system in the Philippines, officially seals its partnership with Sun Life Grepa Financial, Inc. (Sun Life Grepa), a major life insurance company in the Philippines. As Bayad beefs up its partnership with Sun Life Grepa, its mobile application - Bayad App will now be able to directly make available a variety of insurance plans to its subscribers, apart from enabling the acceptance of monthly payments for insurance premiums. Bayad President and CEO Lawrence Y. Ferrer shared, “Our sole purpose at Bayad has always been centered on elevating the quality of living of Filipinos, and a huge part of our role is to help our kababayans safeguard the most valuable things in life, their physical and financial wellbeing. With this, we continue to maximize our digital payment offerings by partnering with forward-thinking financial institutions like Sun Life Grepa. Now more than ever, we recognize the increasing need for security in cases o

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