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Move It favors motorcycle taxi legalization, wants more industry players

Move It is appealing to lawmakers to pass a new law that will legalize the operation of motorcycle taxis around the country and open the field to more industry players in order to address the needs of commuters for affordable, safe, and reliable modes of public transportation. Move It issued the statement following a public hearing conducted on Wednesday (November 23) by the House Committee on Metro Manila Development during which regulators, lawmakers, and transport stakeholders tackled proposals surrounding the safety and efficiency of motorcycle taxis. Motorcycle taxis have yet to be officially legalized as a form of public transportation and are currently operating under a pilot study. The government has only accredited three firms—Angkas, JoyRide, and Move It—for the pilot run, which would aid in crafting laws allowing motorcycle taxis on the road. Lawmakers pointed out that there is no need to review and dispute Grab’s acquisition of Move It as the latter maintains the several

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Nissan showcases the All-New Livina at Nissan Intelligent Mobility Tour 3.0 in Cagayan De Oro

After a successful kick-off in Cebu and a second leg in Bacolod, Nissan Philippines brought the Nissan Intelligent Mobility Tour to Cagayan De Oro. The event frontloaded the innovation of Nissan Intelligent Mobility technologies and highlight the all-new Nissan Livina. The all-new Nissan Livina is a reliable vehicle for family-oriented households and first-time car buyers looking for everyday excitement and convenience. Those who attended got a chance to drive the all-new Livina to experience its features first-hand. Through this nationwide tour, Nissan Philippines aims to offer its customers a glimpse of the Nissan driving experience, while highlighting the brand’s innovative technologies. Apart from the all-new Livina, customers also tested other Nissan Vehicles like the All-New Nissan Kicks e-POWER, the Nissan Navara, the Nissan Terra, and the Nissan Almera. Customers also learned more about the Nissan Intelligent Mobility features and the recently introduced e-POWER technology th

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Step into the new space of gaming as Predator Meta City invades ESGS 2022

The Esports and Gaming Summit (ESGS) 2022 is finally coming back live and in person with a three-day event filled with gaming gear, activities, prizes, and many more from Oct. 28 to 30 at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City!  Predator makes a huge comeback at ESGS as a major sponsor and the gaming hardware brand will have a booth called “Meta City” where gamers and gaming enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the flight and racing simulators, show off their Tekken skills, and join arms with others for combat at Dota 2 and Valorant LAN games. There will also be ESGS 2022 exclusive promos offered for those who want to buy Predator and Nitro gaming laptops. Get discounts of up to 57% on select models. Every purchase of a laptop entitles the customer to an Acer loot bag and/or gaming chair, depending on the unit purchased. At “Meta City,” fans can also have meet and greet sessions with Predator Gaming’s ambassadors, including Kang Dupet, Reg Rubio, Amara, Een Mercado, Burg, Ashley Gos

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Boost your business with Eastern Communications holiday deals

The holiday season is right around the corner and it is the busiest time for many enterprises, catching up with the demand of customers. While there have been ups and downs that helped strengthen various sectors, businesses have gradually returned to normalcy in their day-to-day operations. With the steady demand for connectivity and ICT solutions in the new normal, premier telecommunications company Eastern Communications treats SMEs with its latest holiday deals to help them further emerge in the most anticipated season of the year. Bounce back and spur productivity with Eastern Communications’ special limited-time offers, featuring its reliable Fiber1 and Internet Direct Service (IDS) connectivity solutions paired with exclusive promos and freebies for new subscribers. Business Boosters Recommended for retail and e-commerce start-ups and SMEs, Eastern Communications offers Business Boosters to new subscribers of the Eastern Fiber1 or IDS Select plan until Dec. 31. Aside from the

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DHL Express improves customer experience with new Digital Assistant platforms

DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider, is improving its customer communications by incorporating digital solutions into its operations for a better customer experience. With Digital Assistant on WhatsApp, Facebook, and its content hub, Discover, DHL aims to help customers obtain updates on the company’s products, services, shipping rates, and shipment status. “Going digital enables businesses to modernize processes, make workflows more efficient, heighten security, and increase profitability. Digital channels help businesses change the way they interact with customers. Through digitalization, customers can gain direct insights into our products and services or track shipments – anywhere, anytime,” said Nigel Lockett, DHL Express Country Manager. The WhatsApp Digital Assistant (DA) instantly addresses all fundamental international shipping queries and provides curated shipping information. Customers may enter their 10-digit DHL Express waybill number

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Shopee sends relief efforts to earthquake victims in Abra

As part of its mission to better the lives of the underserved through technology, Shopee recently partnered with the Luzon Clean Water Development Corporation, Indoplas, and Metro Bangued Water District to provide aid to those affected by the magnitude 5.2 earthquake which impacted key areas of Abra last 28 August.  Through its logistics arm, Shopee Xpress, Shopee delivered drinking water and donated 10,000 face masks for over 300 families in Barangay Lusuac in the Municipality of Peñarrubia and Barangay Patucannay in the Municipality of Tayum. This initiative is part of Shopee Bayanihan, the company's umbrella CSR arm that seeks to provide support for communities in need through partnerships with various humanitarian organizations. Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said “Shopee remains committed to utilizing our platform and resources to benefit local communities and part of this is providing help where we can, most especially in times of need. We hope for the recovery and

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Watsons, partners team up on International Coastal Cleanup Day

As a company that cares for the planet, leading health, wellness, and beauty retailer Watsons is always looking for opportunities to make a positive impact on its customers and the communities. The environment is a big concern for everyone. In line with this, Watsons Philippines partnered with CORA (Communities Organized for Resource Allocation), a non-profit organization dedicated to creating sustainable programs to help solve global issues, including climate change and plastic pollution, for a coastal cleanup activity in the Las Pinas-Paranaque Critical Habitat and Ecotourism Area (LPPCHEA). The activity, which is in support of the International Coastal Cleanup Day, brought together Watsons employees and suppliers to collaborate for ocean cleanup. It hoped to raise awareness and inspire the volunteers to make changes in their lifestyles. For instance, because some of the collected waste during the activity was plastic bottles, the volunteers noted how important it was to bring a re

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UnionBank holds inaugural “The Future of Banking is with U” 2022 Innovation Festival

Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank), the country's pioneer in digital banking and the region’s digital trailblazer, recently launched “The Future of Banking is with U”, the 2022 UnionBank Innovation Festival at the UnionBank Innovation Campus complex in San Pedro, Laguna. The inaugural three-day event is the first of annual gatherings celebrating banking technology and Filipino ingenuity slated from September 7 to 9, 2022. Among those who graced the opening ceremony were UnionBank Chief Technology & Operations Officer and Chief Transformation Officer Henry R. Aguda, Huawei Philippines Enterprise Business President Alex Luan Mingming, and Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Undersecretary David Almirol Jr., who each delivered a message. Joining them was UnionBank Board of Director Manuel D. Escueta. "What started as a dream is now a reality. Today is a testimony that we can achieve anything we set our minds to," said Aguda about the event in his welcom

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UnionBank supports BSP and DILG's 'Paleng-QRPH' initiative

Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) threw its support to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government’s (DILG) "Paleng-QRPH", a joint program of the two government agencies, recently launched at the Malcolm Square in Baguio City. In an effort to contribute to the strengthening of the country's digital payments ecosystem, BSP and DILG collaborated to create “Paleng-QRPH.” This aims to promote cashless transactions in public markets and local transportation. Targeted are not only customers and passengers, but more so the market vendors and drivers of public utility vehicles such as tricycles, by making the cashless payment more accessible to them as they transact with customers on a day-to-day basis. UnionBank enables QRPH transactions via person-to-person and person-to-merchant. The Bank utilizes its superior digital capabilities to simplify the digital payments process between individuals. In the process, UnionBank allows users t

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Young Filipinos begin their inspiring digital journey with Huawei AP Seeds for the Future

Huawei launched Asia Pacific Seeds for the Future 2022 last Friday (August 19). The program brings together 120 outstanding students from 16 countries across the Asia Pacific region for a 9-day digital boot camp in Thailand, including 10 students from the Philippines. From August 19 to 27, ten Filipino delegates who are ready to demonstrate their talent and abilities will join the journey this year. The opening ceremony was attended by local government officials and representatives of multiple international organizations. They highlighted the important role multiparty collaboration plays in creating a solid foundation for the region's digital talent ecosystem. Secretary-General of ASEAN, H.E. Dato Lim Jock Hoi stressed that digital talent will be the driving force in the construction of a Digital ASEAN: “The private sector can play a pioneering role in realizing this vision. In this regard, I commend Huawei Asia Pacific’s initiative Seeds for the Future Program. This project undersco

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