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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...

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BDO Foundation, DepEd, Huawei launch partnership

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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.

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

Huawei's Ryan Ding: Green 5G networks for a low-carbon future

At the 2021 Global Mobile Broadband Forum (MBBF), Ryan Ding, Huawei's Executive Director and President of the Carrier Business Group, gave a keynote speech entitled "Green 5G Networks for a Low Carbon Future". In his speech, Ding said that 5G has become a new engine for the growth of the mobile industry, and that to adapt to the rapid growth of data traffic, the whole industry will need to...

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Huawei's Ryan Ding: Green 5G networks for a low-carbon future

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...

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Kaspersky marks the digital money movement in APAC

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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Ayala Foundation, Huawei scale up efforts to build sustainable communities

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...

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

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...

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PayMongo first in PH to join Visa Rapid Seller Onboarding Program

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...

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Top up your power steering fluid to steer clear from harm

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...

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ShopeePay now accepted at over 50,000 locations nationwide

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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Dabawenyos to experience Globe KonekTayo WiFi, Free GoWiFi services

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...

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

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...

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Accelerating digital economy key for inclusive integration in APAC

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...

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Huawei ICT Academy expands in Philippines with 15 new partner schools

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...

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Pru Life UK champions financial literacy through e-learning

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...

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PH telcos conduct successful technical interoperability tests of MNP

'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.

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

Logitech G335 Wired Gaming Headset is finally coming to PH

Logitech G has announced a new, lightweight headset addition to its Color Collection, the Logitech G335 Wired Gaming Headset. Coming to the Philippine market in late July, the headset is priced at P3,399, and will be available in...

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Logitech G335 Wired Gaming Headset is finally coming to PH

Give your learn-from-home space an upgrade with this HP, Mandaue Foam promo

As schools remain closed and with the new school year fast approaching, the need for a conducive learn from home space is crucial. The good news is, HP and Mandaue Foam are teaming up to create the perfect learning environment at home.

Grab the chance to upgrade to the 14 inch HP Pavilion x360 Convertible PC and the HP Neverstop Laser MFP 1200w printer and receive P6,000 worth of...

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Give your learn-from-home space an upgrade with this HP, Mandaue Foam promo

Autosweep, Easytrip toll RFID reloading now available via PSBank Mobile

PSBank has made the instant and hassle free reloading of Autosweep and Easytrip toll RFIDs available via the PSBank Mobile app.

With the PSBank Mobile Toll RFID reload facility, PSBank customers will now be able to save time and breeze through tolls as with just a few taps, their Autosweep or Easytrip account will be reloaded immediately.

A fee of P10 will be deducted from the...

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Autosweep, Easytrip toll RFID reloading now available via PSBank Mobile

UBX Seekcap, Radiowealth fuel more MSMEs with partnership

UBX SeekCap, the Philippines’s first same day approval lending marketplace, partners with leading financial services provider, Radiowealth Finance, to fuel MSMEs as the country and businesses rebound from the effects of the pandemic.

As a leading provider of financial services in the country for over fifty five years, Radiowealth offers business loans for working capital...

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UBX Seekcap, Radiowealth fuel more MSMEs with partnership

Globe aids Antipolo’s pandemic response through Free GoWiFi and AMBER

As the country ramps up efforts to overcome the global health crisis, Globe seals its partnership with Antipolo to power up its local government and select medical facilities with Free GoWiFi and Automated Mobile Blaster (AMBER) services.

This is Globe’s response to provide Antipolo LGU’s personnel, and more importantly, its residents to stay connected with...

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Globe aids Antipolo’s pandemic response through Free GoWiFi and AMBER

Palawan: Still the ‘best Island in the world’

Known for its crystal blue waters, fantastic diving spots, and admired by both local and international tourists for its breathtaking and pristine beauty, the island of Palawan is “every beach lover’s dream destination.” 

Dubbed as the “best island in the world,” according to a survey conducted by a renowned international travel magazine...

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Palawan: Still the ‘best Island in the world’

MSI unveils new Gaming and Creator laptop lineup

MSI is proud to announce its new lineup of laptops powered by the latest Intel 11th Gen H series processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU. Having expanded to creators’ terrain in recent years, MSI has perked up to materialize the concept where design is the bond between dreaming it and doing it through “Tech Meets Aesthetic”. The new laptops continue MSI’s...

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MSI unveils new Gaming and Creator laptop lineup

Hot take: Brake systems fail under the scorching heat

Summer is finally here! As we put our fans at max power and wipe the sweat off of our faces, motorists should be reminded that cars also need a break under this relentless heat, says Prestone Philippines, the leading manufacturer of cutting edge coolants and brake fluids in the country.

With authorities keeping NCR Plus (Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal) and three other...

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Hot take: Brake systems fail under the scorching heat

FedEx, 2GO come together to make international shipping more rewarding for SMEs

FedEx Express has announced this month that customers who ship in participating 2GO outlets are eligible for shopping rewards through the “Ship More, Shop More” program.

The campaign will run until June 30, 2021. Through alliances such as these, FedEx continues to deliver on its Purple Promise to customers by making international shipping more rewarding for small and...

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FedEx, 2GO come together to make international shipping more rewarding for SMEs

PayMaya opens gov't payments, financial services for OFWs and Filipinos abroad

Digital financial services leader PayMaya is making it even easier for overseas Filipinos to pay for government fees and for their family's utility bills through the PayMaya e wallet app. 

In time for Labor Day on May 1, PayMaya opened this service for Filipinos overseas so they can now use their Philippine mobile SIM on roaming to...

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PayMaya opens gov't payments, financial services for OFWs and Filipinos abroad

SKY levels up summer fun at home with multiplayer gaming from AirConsole

Filipino families can now elevate their bonding experience at home as SKY teams up with Swiss game developer, N Dream, to bring AirConsole, an online cross platform video game console that lets users enjoy multiplayer games by simply using their SKY Evo, computer web browsers, Android TVs or tablets as their gaming consoles and transform their mobile phones as gamepads.

"The real idea...

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SKY levels up summer fun at home with multiplayer gaming from AirConsole

Shopee supports eco-friendly brands in time for Earth Day

Every year, people celebrate Earth Day to raise global awareness and inspire millions of individuals to take action to protect the environment. As part of the international efforts to drive action among the community, Shopee, the leading e commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, launched Shop Green to encourage Filipinos to support sustainable products through Shop Green, an online...

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Shopee supports eco-friendly brands in time for Earth Day

Caltex, PayMaya announce winners of P700k worth of prizes in #ScanToPay promo

Caltex, marketed by Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), and digital financial services leader PayMaya gave away P700,000 worth of prizes to raffle winners who paid using PayMaya QR for their transactions at Caltex stations nationwide.

A total of 151 customers were deemed winners through an electronic raffle draw and were officially announced at PayMaya’s Facebook page. Josephine Sy...

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Caltex, PayMaya announce winners of P700k worth of prizes in #ScanToPay promo

PayMaya expands network of cashless touchpoints with The SM Store

PayMaya is making it even more convenient for Filipinos to make the cashless shift as it expands its Add Money partnership with The SM Store, allowing PayMaya customers to easily transact and add funds to their accounts at close to 600 additional top up locations nationwide.

On top of the service being available at The SM Store branches nationwide, PayMaya users can now add money to...

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PayMaya expands network of cashless touchpoints with The SM Store

Churches bring ‘Visita Iglesia’ online, accept donations with PayMaya

As Filipinos spend the second Lenten season under community quarantine, Roman Catholics can not only still continue observing the Holy Week tradition of “Visita Iglesia” as churches and religious organizations go online but also opt to donate with the help of PayMaya.

Mary Immaculate Parish Levitown, Baguio Cathedral, Basilica Minore del Santo Nino Cebu, Sacred Heart...

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Churches bring ‘Visita Iglesia’ online, accept donations with PayMaya

Shopee Mega Free Shipping Sale is happening today!

Looking to splurge a little this weekend? Are you thinking of finally checking out items sitting in your cart? This Saturday, you can shop all you want with all the deals available at Shopee’s Mega Free Shipping Sale.

Aside from free shipping, you can enjoy big cashbacks, ₱1 deals, and discounts up to 90% off on Shopee Mall brands. You can also win up to ₱200,000 by tuning in...

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Shopee Mega Free Shipping Sale is happening today!

Passion meets fashion with Honda Genio

With the compliance in COVID safety protocols these days, we have learned how to cope with the pandemic while valuing family and friendship bonding. But still transportation remains a huge challenge.

With that challenge, there became an evolution wherein ladies have become more independent yet more fashionable. One particular example, the ladies of the OMG Lady Squad got a chance...

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Passion meets fashion with Honda Genio

Be geared to go places with Lenovo’s new M2 Electric Scooter

Lenovo is offering daily commuters a smarter, safer, and more stylish alternative for traveling with its brand new M2 Electric Scooter. The travel solution incorporates patented innovative and purposeful features found in other Lenovo devices, offering top notch performance and focus on rider safety and protection in an all premium chassis.

Lenovo’s M2 Electric Scooter may just...

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Be geared to go places with Lenovo’s new M2 Electric Scooter

The All-New Honda X-ADV: Time to Innovate and Ride Smart

People today have set their eyes to the latest, most innovative, and most convenient technology to help them make their lives easier. Now, Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI), the No.1 motorcycle manufacturer in the country, makes it possible for riders and bike enthusiasts to start riding into the future with The All New X...

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The All-New Honda X-ADV: Time to Innovate and Ride Smart

CREATE NEW EXPERIENCE: RIDE TO NEW PLACES YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION, MAKE IT A REALITY!

Whatever you have in mind for a New Year’s resolution, Travel is most probably one in your bucket list. But the question is, is it still possible?
While some areas are being allowed for travel, always make sure to have your travel documents with you and ensure to observe safety protocols so you can make your 2021 resolution to “Ride to New Places,” a reality!
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CREATE NEW EXPERIENCE: RIDE TO NEW PLACES YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION, MAKE IT A REALITY!

Globe paves way for Our Lady of Manaoag devotees to continue pilgrimage, business online

The Our Lady of Manaoag church in Pangasinan has welcomed hundreds of thousands of devotees. As the pandemic restricted movement decreasing the number of visitors on site, Globe has paved the way for devotees and vendors in the area to continue their devotions and attend masses online, thanks to improved internet connectivity.

The telco continues to upgrade its sites and improve its...

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Globe paves way for Our Lady of Manaoag devotees to continue pilgrimage, business online

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