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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Series: The biggest, boldest, most versatile Galaxy tablet

Samsung has announced its new Galaxy Tab S8 Series, the Galaxy Tab S8 5G/ Wi-Fi and S8+ 5G, and the first-ever Tab S8 Ultra 5G tablet in the lineup with the biggest, boldest display and most powerful performance Galaxy Tab S has ever offered. Sophisticated hardware, premium productivity features, and the seamless ecosystem Galaxy users count on are combined in a single portable productivity powerhouse, designed to be your perfect companion in an always-on, video-first world. The Galaxy Tab S8 Series offers you the freedom and flexibility you deserve to work and play anywhere like never before. More than ever, we rely on tablets for video calling and streaming. Each Galaxy Tab S8 offers an improved video conferencing experience with ultra-wide front cameras, a three-microphone setup, and intelligent auto-framing technology for a truly professional video call experience. It offers revolutionary multitasking capabilities with enhanced Multi-active Windows and Samsung DeX, safe and easy f

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PayMaya makes government payments easier and more rewarding with Bills Bayad Rewards promo

PayMaya is bringing Filipinos the convenience, safety, and time-saving benefits of paying for their fees and dues to the Social Security System (SSS), the Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG Fund), the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), and the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) with the Bills Bayad Promo. From February 1 to March 31, customers who will pay for their Pag-IBIG, SSS, PRC, and BIR fees and dues for the first time using PayMaya can get a 10% cashback voucher. Meanwhile, existing customers who are paying their recurring fees using PayMaya can also enjoy a 5% cashback voucher monthly during the promo period. Users can get up to P200 cashback. "We are always looking for ways to make everyday transactions easier and more rewarding. These include encouraging more consumers to use digital payments when transacting with national government agencies. We want to give users a more convenient experience as we also help promote ease of doing business with the government," sa

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Xiaomi donates $200,000 for Typhoon Rai victims in Philippines, Malaysia

Xiaomi has announced that World Vision Philippines and Yayasan Food Bank Malaysia will each receive a donation of $100,000 from Xiaomi Foundation Limited to support those affected by Typhoon Rai in the Philippines and Malaysia. In the Philippines alone, based on the country's disaster council, more than 870,334 families or 23,380,167 individuals have been impacted by Typhoon Rai, and over 348,642 houses damaged. Hundreds and thousands of volunteers are working around the clock to help those affected and to provide survival essentials such as food and water, hygiene kits, kitchen and cooking sets, emergency shelter kits, and more. Individuals who would like to aid those impacted by Typhoon Rai may send their donations through the following channels: Donation account in the Philippines World Vision Development Foundation Inc. BPIMatalino4251-0024-15BOPIPHMM BDOWest Avenue000-2700-4341-1BNORPHMM PSBANKOrtigas038-33200013-8PHSBPHMM METROBANKWest Avenue060-7060-5186-41MBTCPHMM Dona

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Experiencing first-hand the Honda Big Bike Adventure Series!

It’s been a month since Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI), the No. 1 motorcycle manufacturer in the country, started offering free test rides for those wanting to step into the world of big bike riding or planning to switch to Honda Big Bikes.  The free test ride aims to introduce and explain all the details about Honda Big Bikes and provide customers with a first-hand experience riding them. It features the Honda Big Bike Adventure series – The All-New CB500X, The All-New X-ADV, and The New CRF1100L Africa Twin – and other Honda Big Bikes, like The All-New CB1000R , The All-New CBR500R and The New CB650R. Since it started, a couple of test riders have already taken this opportunity. After registering online via a link posted on HPI’s official Facebook page, they received a confirmation for the test ride at the world-class Honda Safety Driving Center (HSDC) in Parañaque City.  With requirements that include a valid driver’s license and a complete COVID-19 vaccination card, the free test

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BDO Foundation, DepEd, Huawei launch partnership

As COVID-19 continues to affect the return of students and teachers to classrooms, the corporate social responsibility arm of BDO Unibank has been finding ways to develop innovative learning materials that can be easily accessed online and shared offline. BDO Foundation partnered with the Department of Education (DepEd) and Huawei Philippines for the development of supplemental learning materials that integrate key concepts into the teaching of Science and Mathematics in schools across the country. The partnership was officially launched in a virtual event witnessed by BDO Unibank and BDO Foundation chairperson Teresita Sy-Coson, BDO Foundation president Mario A. Deriquito, and BDO Foundation trustee Lucy Co Dy. Also in attendance were DepEd secretary Leonor Magtolis-Briones, DepEd undersecretary Diosdado San Antonio, DepEd undersecretary Tonisito Umali and Huawei Philippines vice president Daniel Guo. The launch was highlighted by the ceremonial signing of the memorandum of agreeme

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PayMaya supports digitization journey of LGUs with real property tax raffle promo

Digital financial services leader PayMaya continues to make government transactions more convenient and rewarding for Filipinos with its contactless and cashless payment solutions.  PayMaya counts the country's top local government units (LGUs) among its partners, enabling these cities and municipalities with digital payment acceptance solutions. It further strengthened the rollout of its LGUs Embracing and Accelerating Digitalization (LEAD) program this year since its launch in July 2020 to help more cities and municipalities build a digital-first community.  The initiative is in line with the overall thrust of the government to promote digitization of person-to-government (P2G) and business-to-government (B2G) payments and supports ease of doing business in the public sector.  To encourage more Filipinos to enjoy the convenience, safety, and security of paying their government transactions online, PayMaya is running the Real Property Tax raffle promo until December 31, 2021, with

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Firms urged to take advantage of 'The Great Reset' to build a more sustainable future

Countries are given the unprecedented opportunity to build back in a more environmentally and socially sustainable way as they rebuild their economies amid the pandemic. In the same way, this “Great Reset” offers a chance for corporations to rethink priorities and work towards building a more sustainable future. Lucas Joppa, Chief Environmental Officer at Microsoft Corporation, pointed this out during the 12th Leadership Innovation Forum (Lead-In) of Globe Business. The event, attended by over 900 guests including corporate leaders across all industries, carried the theme “Bigger Picture, Greater Future: Redefining Success Beyond Business.” Joppa explained that at the center of the “Great Reset” is environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. ESG urges companies to go beyond the pure pursuit of profit to benefit the broader socio-economic systems. “If we don't begin to stabilize our overall climate systems, if we don't begin to build a more environmentally sustainable futu

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SM Prime Holdings opens SM City Grand Central just in time for the holidays

SM Prime Holdings, one of the leading integrated property developers in Southeast Asia, has officially opened SM City Grand Central. Launched Friday, the latest development adds more than 116,000sqm of gross floor area in the company’s mall portfolio providing six levels of retail spaces meant for a whole new level of shopping, dining, entertainment and recreational experiences in Caloocan and nearby cities. “As the economy starts to re-open given the improving COVID-19 condition in major key areas in the Philippines, primarily here in Metro Manila, we are pleased to welcome customers to our newest mall, SM City Grand Central. The same standard of health and safety protocols will be implemented for a safe and comfortable shopping and dining experience when you visit an SM mall,” SM Prime President Jeffrey C. Lim said. SM City Grand Central houses popular local and international retail and dining shops accentuated by stunning mall features that are made for Filipino families to enjoy

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Pru Life UK rewards customers with free coverage for select infectious diseases

Pru Life UK is celebrating its 25th year anniversary by giving back to its loyal customers. In conjunction with its We Do More for our Customers campaign, 25,000 customers will receive a complimentary plan that protects against infectious diseases called PRUMedCare - Select Infectious Diseases. It is the first and only product that provides a one-year coverage on four common infectious diseases namely Dengue, Typhoid, Measles, and Malaria. Eligible customers can sign up for PRUMedCare - Select Infectious Diseases on the Pulse app until November 23, 2021. Pulse is Pru Life UK’s all-in health and wealth app that can be downloaded for free both on Apple App Store and Google Play. According to the World Health Organization’s Dengue Situation Update, there has been a total of 57,388 Dengue cases in 2020. DOH reported 6,120 Malaria cases, 3,500 Measles cases3 in 2020, and 16,888 Typhoid cases4 in 2019. “Pru Life UK is driven to become every Filipino’s partner to improve their lives and pr

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1300 MWh! Huawei wins contract for world's largest energy storage project

Huawei Digital Power has concluded its Global Digital Power Summit 2021 in Dubai, UAE, with more than 500 participants from 67 countries attending, on October 16. At the summit, Huawei Digital Power signed a key contract with SEPCOIII for the Red Sea Project with 400 MW PV plus 1300 MWh battery energy storage solution (BESS), which is currently the world’s largest energy storage project. The two parties will cooperate to help Saudi Arabia build a global clean energy and green economy center. The Red Sea Project has been listed in the Saudi Vision 2030 as a key project. Its developer is ACWA Power, and the general contractor of EPC is SEPCOIII. Located on the Red Sea coast, NEOM is also known as the city of the future, powered entirely by renewable energy. It will lead a new way of life and drive new economic growth, as resources such as oil are increasingly depleted. With more than 10 years of experience in researching and developing energy storage systems as well as more than 8 GWh

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