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ShopeePay now accepted at over 50,000 locations nationwide

ShopeePay, Shopee’s all-in-one e-wallet, expands its network of partner merchants. ShopeePay is now accepted at over 50,000 locations nationwide to cater to the evolving needs of the Filipino consumer, allowing users to enjoy a seamless and convenient experience when it comes to cashless payments. With this, ShopeePay adds merchants such as Lawson, Lander’s Central, UltraMega Supermarket, and Tiger Sugar to its roster. Ruoshan Tao, Head of ShopeePay Online Philippines, said, “We have seen a steady acceleration in the adoption of digital payments as Filipinos fulfill more daily needs online amidst the ongoing pandemic. Through ShopeePay, we strive to ensure that users can shop and pay with ease. Through our partnership with thousands of establishments across the country, Filipinos can incorporate digital payments into their day-to-day lives while enjoying the many benefits ShopeePay has to offer. We will continue to enhance the e-wallet experience through various initiatives and collab

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Globe, DepEd, Sen. Villanueva make digital learning more accessible with GoLearn

A gap in access is a gap in learning. With this in mind, Globe joined hands to give educators, parents, and students access to highly engaging programs and affordable digital solutions so there will be no reason for learning to stop. To make the education stakeholders feel more optimistic for this school year, Globe has launched GoLearn, the unified, company-wide platform aimed at helping the country achieve 21st Century Learning. Through the initiative, Globe is looking forward to creating a better tomorrow for the sector. GoLearn is a valuable platform for everyone who aspires to further enrich their education as it opens up doors for a brighter future. It promotes continuous learning and further bridges the digital gaps in the education landscape in the country via access to connectivity solutions, learning platforms, and solutions. “It is our commitment in Globe to work with the whole education sector to bring forth everyone’s aspiration for better education, ensuring that learn

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Huawei donates $200,000 to support PLDT, Smart CSR initiatives

Chinese tech giant Huawei has donated $200,000, or about P10.11 million, to PLDT Smart Foundation (PSF) to help fund the corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs of PLDT Inc. and Smart Communications Inc. The CSR initiatives for funding to be determined by both PSF and Huawei will include disaster response, rehabilitation and recovery, promotion and enhancement of education in the country, environmental conservation, and the use of technology in health services. “I would like to thank Huawei for the $200,000 donation to PSF, which will go a long way in supporting our CSR programs like education, disaster relief, environment, telehealth, and many more,” PSF chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan said. PLDT and Smart have been longtime partners with Huawei. PSF and Huawei’s partnership started years ago when Chinese tech giant donated disaster relief equipment, such as tents, rechargeable lights, and other tools, for PSF’s disaster response program. It has also contributed 13 sets of s

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Dabawenyos to experience Globe KonekTayo WiFi, Free GoWiFi services

Globe has partnered with the largest city in the Philippines, Davao City, to deliver reliable connectivity through GoWiFi and KonekTayo WiFi services. This aims to keep residents safe, informed, and connected as reliance on the Internet for day-to-day activities grows rapidly. This milestone partnership marks the first presence of Globe’s technology in Davao that solidifies the support of the major telco to the highly-urbanized city with top industry-grade and innovative services.  It is the company’s broader plan to serve Filipinos with accessible and affordable means of communication. “We remain steadfast and focused on the vision of the city government to fulfill a better and more connected Davao City, and enable the efficient delivery of services to its people through accessible and affordable internet services,” said Ernest Cu, Globe President and CEO in a relayed message. “We also continue to amplify our efforts to support Davao City in its digital transformation journey.” In

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5G to reach more Globe, TM customers with new affordable 5G promos, devices

Globe, the country’s pioneer in fifth-generation (5G) technology, is set to break more barriers and create new opportunities for customers with the launch of its UNLI 5G offers across Globe Prepaid, Postpaid, Platinum and TM. Committed to driving more customers to have an elevated mobile experience with the latest 5G technology, the network group’s latest venture is to make 5G more accessible and affordable with new promotional offers as well as an expansive list of 5G devices and mobile handsets. With the new UNLI 5G offers, Globe Prepaid customers can enjoy the benefits of 5G technology if they subscribe to Go5G99 valid for three days, Go5G199 valid for seven days or Go5G299 valid for 15 days. These 5G offers are available as add-ons to Go+ or Go90 and up promos. Globe Postpaid and Platinum plan subscribers can also boost their online experiences with the Unli 5G 599 valid for 30 days which will be an add-on to their main plan allowance. For TM customers, UNLI 5G offers include T

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Accelerating digital economy key for inclusive integration in APAC

Participants in the webinar titled “Accelerate Digital Economy for Inclusive Integration in the Asia Pacific – Connecting Digital Industries in Pandemic” called for leveraging digital opportunities to build an inclusive ecosystem and promoting regional integration, which is particularly important while still combating the pandemic. A digital economy is increasingly perceived as the way to overcome disruptions caused by COVID-19. Representatives and thought leaders from governmental, industrial and academic sectors across the Asia Pacific joined a virtual conversation organized by Huawei to explore the multiple facets of the digital economy, from a market, technology, inclusiveness and sustainability perspective. Based on digital knowledge and infrastructure, the digital economy has powered a growing proportion of regional GDP and boosted resilience amid the pandemic. ASEAN predicts the digital economy will contribute 1 trillion US dollars to regional GDP by year. Countries from t

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Huawei ICT Academy expands in Philippines with 15 new partner schools

Huawei Philippines continues to develop, build and strengthen the local ICT talent ecosystem as it welcomes 15 new partner universities and colleges to Huawei ICT Academy. In a virtual onboarding ceremony, Huawei ICT Academy introduced its new partner schools from different parts of the Philippines. In Luzon, the Academy onboarded the University of the East, STI College Alabang, Southville International School and Colleges, Colegio de Muntinlupa, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa, Southern Luzon Technological College Foundation, Angeles University Foundation and the University of the Assumption. The Academy also reached the Visayas region with partnerships with the University of the Visayas, Marinduque State College from Luzon and Cebu Institute of Technology University. Further, Huawei brought its ICT Academy initiative to Mindanao through collaborations with Xavier-Ateneo de Cagayan University, Holy Cross of Davao College and Jose Maria College. In his speech during the ceremony

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Pru Life UK champions financial literacy through e-learning

To further advance its education and financial literacy advocacy, leading life insurer Pru Life UK launched the Pru Life UK Online Professional Certification Training Program on Financial Literacy or “PRU e-FinLit” with over 1,000 teachers from the Department of Education (DepEd) – Division of Negros Occidental attending a live virtual program on June 3. Developed by Pru Life UK, PRU e-FinLit is a breakthrough online course available for free that aims to equip and empower Filipino professionals nationwide, starting with teachers as a priority, with the right financial literacy knowledge and skills to help them take control of their finances, maximize their resources, and eventually achieve their financial and life goals through guidance on financial management concepts. Since its rollout, PRU e-FinLit has certified a total of 2,154 teachers who have passed the course in July, nearing its target of 2,500 teachers in Negros Occidental. This program also supports DepEds’ newly impleme

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PH telcos conduct successful technical interoperability tests of MNP

The Philippines’ major Mobile Network Operators (MNO) namely DITO, Globe and Smart Communications are one with the government in the implementation of the Mobile Number Portability (MNP) Act and through their joint venture company, Telecommunications Connectivity Inc. (TCI), the three telcos successfully concluded the initial tests of their technical capabilities and interoperability July 14. The joint effort will soon allow customers the option to keep their mobile numbers permanently, even when they change network providers or switch subscriptions. Against the backdrop of the ongoing pandemic, the MNOs said the outcome of these initial technical tests is ‘within expectations’. After the initial tests yielded positive results, the next steps will be to streamline the external porting process, implement fraud and security safeguards, optimize systems and backend business operations in time for a smoother and faster-porting experience for customers by September 30, 2021. By conductin

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'Online Filipino workers' and the growth of the PH digital gig economy

The Philippines’ economic growth continues to take a hit as the country grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic in one of the longest lockdowns in the world. A July report from Moody’s Analytics tapered its growth forecast for the Philippines, predicting its gross domestic product (GDP) to grow by 4.9 percent at the end of the year compared to its 5.3 percent estimate in May. This number is significantly lower than the 6 to 7 percent growth targeted by the Philippine government for 2021. While larger companies in the Philippines see their revenues gradually bounce back, the slow easing of restrictions and low GDP growth are taking more of a toll on Filipino workers. The Philippine Statistics Authority reported that unemployment in the Philippines rose up to 8.7 percent in April 2021, significantly higher than the 7.1 percent reported the previous month. The increase coincided with the tightening of lockdowns in certain parts of the country amidst higher cases of COVID-19 reported. The g

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