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How a Samsung Galaxy S8 helped in saving divers' lives

Local news outlets recently reported about an accident involving a group of 20 local and foreign divers whose boat capsized off the waters of Bogo City in Cebu. The passengers immediately scrambled for their smartphones to get a rescue. After about 30 minutes, a Samsung Galaxy S8 was found under the boat submerged in seawater that was still functioning well, which enabled them to contact their rescuers and to provide GPS information that determined their location. “I really hope my [thank you] can make it to the engineering team as honestly it really saved us all. Only my S8 was able to connect…and worked all the way until we made it to land. It stayed alive for much longer than I thought possible and it really made the difference,” explained Jim Emdee, a Canadian national who owns the smartphone. Accidents can happen every day. It might seem the most unlikely of heroes but smartphones have become a necessity that they are rarely left at home. These devices enrich one’s lifestyle, en

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All-new UD Croner medium-duty truck launches in PH

UD Trucks and its exclusive local dealer, Prime Quest Transport Solutions Inc., recently launched in the Philippines the UD Croner, an all-new medium-duty truck. The Croner continues UD's Japanese legacy of building the “truck that the world needs today” for its growth markets across Asia, Africa, South America, and the Middle East. Making the best of your time The Croner is a reliable and versatile truck range built with robust and quality components delivering extra productivity and superior uptime. By understanding customers’ demand and business needs, the Croner is engineered to help customers stay ahead of the competition through the simple concept of saving time. “UD Trucks believes that more time spent on the road and less time in the workshop adds up to the success of our customers’ business. It is our aim for the Croner to make every moment count, through maximizing productivity and minimizing downtime on every run our customers make,” said Jacques Michel, Senior Vice Presi

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Citi, Grab co-branded credit card launches in PH

Hot on the heels of its 7th anniversary celebration in the Philippines, Grab marks another milestone in the country as it partners with Citi to launch its first and exclusive co-branded credit card in Southeast Asia. The Citi Grab co-branded credit card is rolling out first in the Philippines on June 18, 2019. After the Philippines, the card will be launched in Thailand to be followed by Grab's other significant markets in the region. Grab and Citi's Consumer Banking business has been collaborating since 2016, starting off with the latter's participation in Grab's financing round through Citi Ventures, the bank's venture capitalist arm. "Citi has been a long-term partner since 2016 and there is a great synergy between both Citi and Grab," said Huey Tyng Ooi, Managing Director of GrabPay Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines. "The Citi Grab credit card is a natural next step as we create more value for our digital-first, always-in GrabPay users. This will bring us one step further

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Save more with new Raimol oil and fuel additives

Helping consumers and companies that heavily rely on fossil fuel save and earn more, 100% Filipino-owned company Rainchem International, Inc. recently introduced the Raimol Titanium Fuel Saver and the Raimol Tribofilm Oil Additive. The Raimol Titanium Fuel Saver is a new additive formulated to reduce consumption in diesel and gasoline engines. Designed to improve power and acceleration, the new product also prolongs engine life by providing protection against corrosion. For diesel engines, the Titanium Fuel Saver also serves as a cetane booster, offers superior clean-up, and reduces emission. By using Raimol Titanium Fuel Saver, motorists can save up to 24.4% or equivalent to 11 liters of fuel per full tank. Application is simple: Motorists can just add the Titanium Fuel Saver straight to the tank every time they gas up their vehicle. Similar to the Titanium Fuel Saver, the Raimol Tribofilm Oil Additive is also designed to extend and improve engine oil, helping motorists save cost b

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Forum focuses on key role of transport in ecommerce

At the forum titled "Fintech April Mixer" staged by the Fintech Philippines Association (FPh), AngkasHead of Regulatory and Public Affairs George Royeca led the panelists in the discussion of their vision of a more financially-inclusive Philippines where smaller entrepreneurs can use their platform to scale up their businesses.  Held at The Ark in Makati City, the forum gathered some of the industry's major players under one roof to highlight the role of transport and logistics in ecommerce and the entire digital economy. Angkas's participation as an adviser to FPh's board of trustees and forum panelist is relevant, being the first app-based motorcycle ride-hailing service in the country. "Fintech and ecommerce are largely interdependent because fintech provides online payment platforms that allow ecommerce to thrive," Royeca said. "Without fintech and payment innovations, global ecommerce will not grow as much as it did in recent years." "The teching up of small ecommerce players i

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Let PayMaya make your travel experience extraordinary

PayMaya has made another big move this summer as it lets its users score a one-of-a-kind travel experience. Apart from being the key tool for the new Tara! Promo, the PayMaya card will serve as users’ ultimate travel companion for convenient and hassle-free cashless transactions, be it local or international. PayMaya realizes digitalized booking of the best flights, shopping for the necessities, and spending for tours and travel experiences. The PayMaya card can be used in all Visa and Mastercard-accepting stores worldwide. Withdrawing for extra cash is as easy as 1-2-3, too, by using the card in all Visa and Mastercard ATM abroad. And most importantly, your money is secured because you can check every transaction on your PayMaya app and you can easily block your card here if it ever gets stolen. “Travel is among the top use cases of the PayMaya card, and we’ve noticed this trend ever since we launched the product about four years ago,” said Kenneth Palacios, Director and Head of Wa

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Pilipinas Shell intros three new brand ambassadors in PH

Pilipinas Shell unveils another milestone as they presented their newest ambassadors during a media launch at the Manila House in Bonifacio Global City last April 8. The ambassadors are not just the faces of the Shell brands but are living proof of the company’s commitment to their customers, as they relate their personal experience in using Shell's products and services through the years. One of the most influential celebrities in the country today, Maine Mendoza, is the new brand ambassador for Shell FuelSave. Launched with a new formulation last year, Shell FuelSave has DYNAFLEX Technology designed to help improve engine efficiency. Shell has always been embedded in Mendoza’s life even before rising to fame, as their family owns a number of Shell retail station dealerships. “My parents wanted to invest in a company that is recognized for credibility and quality,” she shared. “So when the opportunity came, they didn’t have to think twice about partnering with Shell.” Now that she

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Yamaha MT Series takes center stage at IR Bike Fest 2019

Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc. once again took center stage at the biggest bike festival in the Philippines -- the InsideRACING Bike Festival & Trade Show 2019. This year, the brand introduced a collision of cultures to the public with its “Darkside of Japan” theme. It is the design concept for the Master of Torque or the MT which has a series of motorcycles that were the main highlight for the event. The Yamaha display booth, aptly called Rev of Dawn, welcomed guests to an exciting environment. It was stepping into the nightlife of a Japanese cityscape complete with a facade of buildings and LED signages.  Spread across the spacious floor were the familiar motorcycles that the country has grown to enjoy. The number one automatic in the country, the Yamaha MIO, was on display with its S editions that featured the stop and start function. The MAX series, a culmination of sophistication and performance, presented varied displacements of 155cc, 300cc, and 530cc, allowing customers of di

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FWD picks Joyette Jopson as PH rep for North Pole race

FWD Life Philippines recently announced FWD’s sponsorship of the FWD North Pole Marathon – which will be held on April 9, 2019 – for the third time. As a title sponsor for the World’s Coolest Marathon, FWD will also support this year’s representative to embrace the challenge at the extreme 89° latitude north. Joyette Jopson: Fearless Filipina amongst Team Asia At a media event held on March 5 launching FWD Philippines's “Fearless in the Arctic” campaign, FWD introduced its representative runner, Joyette Jopson — triathlete, 2014 Ironman 70.3 Philippines Filipino Elite Champion, and FWD Financial Wealth Officer. Jopson will be flying to the northernmost point on Earth to represent the Philippines in the forthcoming FWD North Pole Marathon. “FWD is extremely proud to continue our support for this challenging and one-of-a-kind event, as it resonates our core values of empowering people to pursue their passions and explore a lifetime of limitless possibilities,” said FWD Life Philippine

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2019 Yamaha YZF-R3 launch welcomed by top riders in PH

This Month of Love, the love for racing was in full speed at the Eastwood Open Park for the Yamaha Racing Conference. Yamaha continues its outstanding dedication to racing and committing further to the development of their riders. Yamaha’s own Maverick Viñales made his way to the Philippines straight from his practice session to recognize the top riders of the country and for the debut of the 2019 YZF-R3. It is designed with a bodywork mirroring the YZR-M1, made to be sleeker and more aerodynamic than ever. The compact and lightweight structure is an ultimate balance of strength and rigidity. It is racing quality at its finest. The “Top Gun” first recognized the National Team duo of Masato “The Chairman” Fernando and McKinley Kyle “Wonder Boy” Paz of UMA Racing Yamaha Philippines Team. Dominant in virtually every track in the nation, their goal has now shifted to the Asia Road Racing Championship. Both are eager to represent their country and show the caliber of Filipino Riders. Win

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