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Kaspersky marks the digital money movement in APAC

Electronic payments, one of the key pillars of the digital economy, has helped enhance the economic and social wellbeing of billions of people globally, especially during this pandemic time. Closer to home, the Asia Pacific (APAC) region is the largest contributor to global payments revenue, with analysts expecting the sector to exceed USD $1 trillion revenue by 2022 or 2023. With the rapid proliferation and adoption of digital payments here, industry players in this dynamic ecosystem are clearly playing a high stakes game, expanding aggressively into multiple markets with creative marketing solutions in the hope that every single click would represent a small but significant step towards market domination. To better understand the pulse of digital payment adopters from the region and this trend’s security implications, Kaspersky held a virtual media conference themed “Marking the money movement in APAC”. The global cybersecurity company aims to explore the rising e-money adoption a

Eastern Communications kicks off 'Eastern Playground' hackathon for Filipino students

Eastern Communications, one of the premier telecommunications companies in the country, recently announced Eastern Playground, a virtual hackathon for Filipino students in line with the goal of cultivating the next batch of innovators and disruptors. In partnership with the Philippine Society of Information Technology Educators (PSITE), the initiative seeks to bring together programs that are designed for nation-building, improving the lives of Filipinos, and answering pandemic-related needs. Interested participants can register online until Oct. 13, 2021, with a maximum of five members in Senior High School or College Level. Aside from the concept, the entries will also be evaluated based on the accessibility of the project. Programs must instill the concept of deep-dive thinking with feasibility studies and must have commercial appeal. The hackathon will have two rounds. The first round is the pre-screening process where teams must submit their pitch deck and supporting documents

Globe Shop & Pay: The future of retail and customer experience

Globe continues to elevate customer experience while keeping them safe with its new store concept that combines traditional brick-and-mortar Globe Stores with a digital retail format. Called Shop & Pay, the hybrid offering is a one-stop-shop for all of Globe's essential products and services. It was introduced as part of Globe’s annual 917 Day or September celebration inspired by its most iconic prefix: 0917. This month, Globe makes it a point to show its appreciation to its loyal customers through innovations that can uplift their lives. “Globe provides today’s life-enabling essentials packaged in a reinvented retail experience centered on customer care and safety. With the pandemic and the growing adoption of digital technologies, we saw a big opportunity to mix online and on-ground retail experience for our customers,” said Bernie Llamzon, Globe EVP for Channel Management. With the resurgence of COVID-19 cases, customers are looking for an alternative, safe, and convenient way to

Ayala Foundation, Huawei scale up efforts to build sustainable communities

Ayala Foundation Inc. (AFI) and Huawei Technologies Philippines Inc. held a virtual signing ceremony on Sept. 13 to mark another milestone in their purposeful partnership aimed to provide digital education to Filipinos and building sustainable and resilient communities, with the long-term goal of contributing to Philippine nation-building. At the event, AFI Senior Director for Social Development Joanna Maria Duarte, Huawei Philippines Vice President Daniel Guo and Huawei Philippines Director for Globe Telecom Zeh Zhang inked a Memorandum of Understanding to formalize the partnership between AFI and Huawei. The collaboration coincides with the celebration of AFI's 60th anniversary with the theme: "Faith in the Filipino – 60 Years of Partnerships in Nation-building." Under the MoU, Huawei is donating $200,000 to support AFI's programs focusing on disaster recovery and emergency response, education and training, and sustainable livelihood for women and indigenous peoples. Huawei also ex

Huawei, DOT highlight Filipino culture with Made by MatePad online contest

HUAWEI and the Department of Tourism have forged a partnership to highlight in the online space the culture and heritage of Filipinos through the Made By MatePad Contest. This online art contest invites Filipino digital artists to showcase icons of Filipino culture and tourism. The contest runs until September 30, 2021. Whenever people talk about the Philippines and their experiences, there are always two things people love to highlight–– its beauty and people. The #MadeByMatePad contest aims to bring buzz around the rich Filipino culture and local tourist attractions notwithstanding the current limitations in traveling. Filipino creatives are challenged to design a Pinoy icon in the most creative way. Seventeen lucky winners will be chosen to have their art displayed in HUAWEI’s offline stores and a chance to win exciting prizes such as: â¦ One (1) winner of the Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (P55,999)â¦ Two (2) winners of the Huawei MatePad 11 (P26,999)â¦ Four (4) winners of the Huawe

PayMongo first in PH to join Visa Rapid Seller Onboarding Program

Visa has announced online payment processor PayMongo will be its first partner in the Philippines to join the Visa Rapid Seller Onboarding program. This program simplifies the onboarding process and will enable small to medium enterprises (SMEs) to sign up with PayMongo and start accepting digital payments within three to five working days. Visa's Rapid Seller Onboarding program is designed to eliminate the pain points that both merchants and acquirers face during the traditional onboarding process. These include the lack of digital touchpoints, lengthy onboarding timelines, and limited feedback mechanisms that result in high costs for both merchants and acquirers. Dan Wolbert, Visa Country Manager for the Philippines & Guam, said: “At Visa, we understand how important it is for SMEs to accept digital payments, especially during the pandemic. As the country continues to face lockdowns and Filipinos are unable to shop in physical stores, we want to help small businesses to set up an o

Top up your power steering fluid to steer clear from harm

Neglecting car maintenance care puts the vehicle on borrowed time. But car owners have nothing to worry about since they can simply do basic car maintenance like checking tires, engines, lights, and fuel, or they can bring it out and consult with a mechanic for help. When it comes to car maintenance, taking account of all the essential fluids that your car needs are vital to ensuring all its parts operate smoothly. However, the power steering fluid (PSF) is not as well-known as other fluids for car owners since it isn't usually included in your regular car maintenance checklist. But what does the power steering fluid really do? And, why is using it equally important as the other car maintenance habits? PSF is a hydraulic fluid transferring power in modern vehicles with power steering. As a vital part of your steering system, it allows drivers to turn the steering wheel smoothly. The use of PSF varies depending on the car, with some vehicles requiring the use of automatic transmissi

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

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

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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Kaspersky marks the digital money movement in APAC

Eastern Communications kicks off 'Eastern Playground' hackathon for Filipino students

Globe Shop & Pay: The future of retail and customer experience

Ayala Foundation, Huawei scale up efforts to build sustainable communities

Huawei, DOT highlight Filipino culture with Made by MatePad online contest

PayMongo first in PH to join Visa Rapid Seller Onboarding Program

Top up your power steering fluid to steer clear from harm

ShopeePay now accepted at over 50,000 locations nationwide

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

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