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Budgeting hacks: How to manage back-to-school expenses this season

As the new academic year draws near, many parents, particularly moms, prepare for a pleasant back-to-school season for their children. The task involves ensuring that tuition fees and other expenses are paid in time for the start of classes and providing school supplies their children will need, such as textbooks, pens, paper, uniforms, and even gadgets, for their academic work. However, the total cost of these back-to-school necessities might burden finances, particularly for families with a fixed monthly income. Because of this, parents must learn how to control spending. As this task can be challenging, leading consumer finance company Home Credit has provided some practical budgeting tips, which families can apply to avoid overspending in the upcoming school year. Establish a list of school essentials and other expenses Creating a detailed list provides an overview of the essential items the children require, and the fees parents must pay for the upcoming academic year. Doing so

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Whoscall officially launches in the country for a scam-free Pilipinas

Picture this scenario: You're about to start your day. Your phone rings and displays an unknown number. You hesitate to answer, unsure whether it's an important call from a relative or a colleague, or just another telemarketing call or scammer attempting to take advantage of you. What could have been a peaceful morning is now filled with anxiety. Sounds familiar? This is the situation faced by many Filipinos nowadays. Some of our countrymen have faced even more distressing experiences. Livelihoods and life savings have been lost due to the growing prevalence of scams. What's worse? Scammers continue to discover new methods to deceive people. Whoscall, one of the leading call identification and spam-blocking apps, aims to provide a solution to this alarming crisis. This app identifies unknown numbers, blocks spam calls, and scans suspicious URLs from messages to provide comprehensive mobile protection. Armed with a range of innovative AI features and an internationally acclaimed reput

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Streamlining SAP migration to the cloud with Cloud4C SHOP

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses are embracing cloud technologies as a means to drive innovation, improve operational efficiency, and enhance customer experiences. The move to the cloud has become a strategic imperative across all industries, and Cloud4C, an Advanced Managed Cloud Service Provider, stands at the forefront. The KaUSAP Summit 2023 was held recently at the Grand Hyatt Hotel with the theme of Building Blocks Towards Business Agility, with Cloud4C as a Titanium event sponsor. Senior Vice President of Global Delivery Kamalakar Gunupati gave a talk titled "Move to Cloud" which aimed to shed light on the groundbreaking Self Healing Operations Platform (SHOP) and why this serves as a game-changer for managing Systems Applications and Products in data processing (SAP) environments. Mastering digital transformation Migration, management & modernization of SAP environments is a very complex activity, especially when done in a scale environment. Pulling

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Cloud4C outlines approaches CIOs must consider for cybersecurity investments

As digital transformation becomes a critical objective for every business, the preferences of companies’ technology leaders (CIOs) are getting more recognized. Organizations realize that cybersecurity is not just any technology goal but a core business issue that requires recurring attention and investments.  Gartner's research with more than 2,200 CIOs from firms operating in 81 countries reveals that 2023 would be a year of optimization, not blindfold growth, in terms of technology investments. Two of out three CIOs (66%) stress prioritizing cybersecurity investments in 2023.  So, the red-alert question is, what would these priorities be? CIOs need to evaluate how and where to duly invest, select the right security solutions to keep their businesses productive, risk-free, and competitive. Cloud4C's cyber defense experts have blueprinted three pragmatic approaches to identify the right investment areas and improve the organization’s cybersecurity posture fool-proof in 2023 and beyo

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TCL partners with TESDA for healthy food preparation and culinary skills training

TCL has announced its partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to donate TCL AAT Inverter+ Refrigerators and training supplies to TESDA Technology Institution (TTI) Beneficiaries in the National Capital Region (NCR). "With this collaboration, we hope that we can inspire greatness among the TESDA training facilities and to bring forth more inspiration for everyone. Looking forward to more partnerships like this in the future,” shared by TCL Product Manager for Washing Machine and Refrigerator Eric Li. The partnership was sealed during the ceremonial signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at the TCL PH Headquarters, which was attended by TCL and TESDA-NCR officials and representatives. Coinciding with the celebration of Nutrition Month this July, the partnership aimed to provide assistance to TESDA’s training related to food processing and domestic work programs. The newest TCL AAT Inverter+ Refrigerators donated to TESDA reflects TCL’s

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Bayad seals partnership with BillEase for more convenient payment options

Bayad, the pioneer brand in the outsourced payment collection system, has partnered with BillEase, a top-rated consumer finance app, to enable customers to settle their bills in a more convenient way via installments. Under the partnership, users of the BillEase mobile app can now pay their bills through two cardless installment options namely Pay Later for expenses up to ₱1000, and Pay Monthly over a period of three, six, nine, or 12 months for tickets with interest rates up to 3.49%. “Our partnership with Bayad plays a pivotal role in the promotion of financial inclusion and digitalization in the country, as we enable accessible and convenient bills payment services that aim to help our customers manage all their finances in one app,” said Georg Steiger, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of BillEase. The new feature is due to the integration of the Bayad bills payment feature in the BillEase mobile app, enabling a one-stop-shop service solution for its customers since they ca

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HUAWEI nova 11 Pro preview

More than a month after HUAWEI officially launched the HUAWEI nova 11 Series smartphones in the Philippines, the company sent us the top model of the series, the HUAWEI nova 11 Pro. HUAWEI introduced the nova 11 Pro along with its siblings, namely the HUAWEI nova 11 and the HUAWEI nova 11i. Let us take a quick look at what the prime member of the lineup has to offer. The most outstanding physical feature of the HUAWEI nova 11 Pro is its nova monogram vegan leather design on the back, which HUAWEI claims as the industry's first debossing process for vegan leather. Apart from the green color (the phone is also available in black), the nova 11 Pro exclaims eco-friendliness and sustainability with its use of vegan or faux leather, which means that the company harmed no animal in manufacturing the material. Besides providing the nova 11 Pro with a unique look, vegan leather enhances grip and maneuverability when handling the smartphone. On the front, the HUAWEI nova 11 Pro boasts a 6.78-i

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Acer launches Acer Day 2023 campaign urging everyone to #AceYourWorld

The much-awaited annual Acer Day celebration has returned with a superior and more exciting lineup of activities. Alongside bigger promotions on Acer products, the brand has set bolder goals to provide innovative products that enhance productivity and elevate the digital experience. This year's theme, #AceYourWorld, is all about empowering and motivating individuals to achieve their goals and reach their full potential. Whether you're a student, a gamer, a professional, or an entrepreneur, Acer Day 2023 encourages you to take charge of your destiny and make your mark in the world. This year's Acer Day holds a special significance as Acer Philippines celebrates its 20th anniversary in the country. Acer Philippines has been hosting this regional campaign for the past three years, aiming to provide individuals with resources and tools to develop new skills, build confidence, and break through barriers that may hold them back. Acer's goal is to create a movement of people committed to liv

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With OPPO smartphones, everyone can take pictures like a pro

Camera and imaging technology have long been vital focuses for OPPO, where substantial investments in research and development on imaging technology have led to breakthroughs subsequently. In 2023, OPPO positioned imaging technology at the center of its development strategy. It solidified the company's commitment with a dedicated imaging team of over 1,000 professionals working with an annual R&D budget of over US$140 million. But even with such large investments, OPPO’s aim has never been to develop fringe camera features like night vision or hyper zoom lenses. Instead, OPPO is devoted to enhancing photography performance at the focal lengths most commonly used by smartphone users. OPPO strives to empower individuals to effortlessly capture the magic of each moment with a simple tap of a button. As part of these efforts, OPPO has established the Photography Insights Team composed primarily of professional photographers whose mission is to critically analyze the shortcomings or limit

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Here's where you can get affordable, accessible dengue coverage for the whole family

39,947. These are the number of reported dengue cases in the Philippines as of April 2023, according to the World Health Organization. This figure is 43% higher compared to the same period last year. Just as we are recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, and along with the onset of the rainy season, diseases like dengue are gaining unwelcome traction. As we bounce back from the economic blow of the pandemic, the question is: are our family budgets enough to financially deal with dengue? For Pioneer Insurance, the answer is yes — for the price of only ₱350! Pioneer MediCash Dengue Insurance offers 12-month coverage and is available through a few clicks away anytime through insureshop.ph. Equivalent to less than ₱1 per day for a one-year cover, your mind will be at ease knowing that you have a financial safety net in case dengue gets you. “We want to disprove the myth that health insurance is expensive and complicated,” says Len Pozon, Pioneer FVP for Marketing. “We are doing this by

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