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Showcasing the alarming effects of plastics entering the human food chain, students from Adamson University bagged the top prize at the EcoVision Film Competition Screening and Awards Night held at Ayala Malls The 30th in Pasig City. Ten finalists from various schools in NCR, Region III, and Region IV-A vied for the PhP 100,000 prize in Epson Philippines's first eco-film competition for college students. The winning PSA films were selected based on their story and content, technical execution, social media engagement, and adherence to the theme Green Solutions for Everyday Life at Home, School or Office. The portrayal of a student striving to have a sustainable lifestyle in “#CantYouSee” secured its spot as best film of the night, while “Wake Up Call” from from Ateneo de Manila University and “Para sa Ikabobote ng Lahat” from Polytechnic University of the Philippines bagged the awards for the 1st Runner-up and 2nd Runner-up films, respectively. Aside from the best film awards, the

Seagate, Dahua team up to push smart city technologies

Smart cities are, as a concept, are safer cities Urban officials dream of a future of smart cities that use new technologies to gather comprehensive data and algorithms to achieve increased efficiency, sustainability, and safety. Many of these technologies involve cameras and data storage that can be tasked with jobs that range from keeping track of traffic to monitoring peace and order in the city. Seagate Technology, a world leader in storage solutions, and Dahua Technology, a world-leading video-centric IoT solution and service provider, teamed up to deliver the next wave of highly intelligent video surveillance servers with DAHUA IVSS and SkyHawk AI. Smart city, safe living Dahua's safe city solution provides an integrated platform and intelligent technologies to ensure cities are well-guarded and efficiently run by providing end-to-end solution through the use surveillance technology. Surveillance camera technology provides an end-to-end solution with features such as cutting-

Kaspersky Lab rolls out on-demand security service in PH

Kaspersky Lab has revealed its on-demand service that allows Internet users in the Philippines to secure their devices on a weekly or monthly basis, for as little as PhP 10 to PhP 30 for seven days. As part of the Kaspersky Lab’s Value Added Service segment, the new on-demand program is part of a new business tier of the global cybersecurity company that seeks to offer hassle-free access to its next-generation security solutions at more affordable and flexible pricing plans, and offered through local service providers. It is being rolled out for the first time in the Philippines and subsequently to other select countries in the Southeast Asian region. In the Philippines, Kaspersky Lab aims to address the need for a budget-friendly online protection option for the country’s over 70 million Internet users. “We’re excited to pilot this program in the Philippines which offers a very straightforward solution to the seemingly universal issue of not securing Internet-connected devices bec

Microsoft-IDC study reveals rosy outlook for businesses

Majority of business leaders and workers believe AI to have positive impact on jobs, according to the study titled Future Ready Business: Assessing Asia Pacific’s Growth Potential Through AI spearheaded by Microsoft and International Data Corporation (IDC). The study, which surveyed 109 business leaders and 100 workers in the Philippines, found that 74% of both business leaders and workers see AI to help do their existing jobs better or reduce repetitive tasks. Seventeen percent of business leaders believe that AI will create new jobs, while 8% also feel that the technology will replace existing ones. Interestingly, workers are more optimistic, with only 5% expecting AI to replace jobs, and 15% to create new ones. At the same time, 6% of workers expect no impact to their jobs in three years from now. The study also found that workers are more willing to reskill than business leaders believe they are. Sixteen percent of business leaders felt that workers have no interest to develop n

German Kress power tools officially enter PH market

German power tools brand Kress has officially launched in the country, bringing its array of products and 90 years of experience in the industry to the Philippines. Kress's arrival was welcomed by a grand launch at the Grand Hyatt Manila in Taguig City. The event’s theme combined fashion and power, establishing the outstanding character of Kress power tools amid the competitive Filipino market. With nine decades of experience in the field of electric motors R&D and production, Kress has established itself as standard for power tools with its innovative, powerful, and high quality products. Kress's story began in 1928, the year when it was founded and started to manufacture power tools in a Swabian town located in Tubingen-Lustnau, Germany. During its early years, the company primarily focused on motor R&D and manufacturing. In 1964, Kress successfully produced its first power drill which became a hit in the German power tools market. Responding to today’s technological shift and con

Cebuana Lhuillier launches Micro Savings to bridge gap

Cebuana Lhuillier recently unveiled a new platform that will help many Filipinos overcome the barriers toward financial inclusion and financial freedom. The newly-introduced Cebuana Lhuillier Micro Savings is a more affordable and convenient means that allows account holders to save money. In a study shared by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) during the launch of the Cebuana Lhuillier Micro Savings themed “#KayaNa: Unbanked Filipinos No More Movement,” it was revealed that only 33% or 553 out of 1,634 cities and municipalities in the Philippines have access to banking institutions. Worsening the situation is that, whether these facilities are present or absent, many Filipinos remain unbanked because of the factors associated with opening a savings account such as numerous documentary requirements and high cost of initial deposit, maintaining balance, and dormancy charges. With the Cebuana Lhuillier Micro Savings, opening an account is simpler and more affordable. The process re

Ricoh gifts schools through Alagang Phoenix program

Technology and learning continue to converge this 2019 as Phoenix Publishing House, through its corporate social responsibility program Alagang Phoenix, teamed up with tech and imaging company Ricoh Philippines, aiming to empower learning and development of various mission schools in the country. One of the notable educational publishers in the Philippines, Phoenix Publishing House remains committed to continuously improve the quality of Philippine education and the quality of life of educators through the company's CSR arm and its activities such as conducting training and workshops for the academe. On the other hand, Ricoh Philippines pursues its sustainability through a balance of 3Ps – Prosperity (economic activities), People (society), and Planet (environment) – in order to help materialize a sustainable society. This partnership program serves as an opportunity for both companies to usher in the development of schools that run under several communities and dioceses across the a

GCash teams up with banks to make fund transfers easier

GCash, through Globe Telecom’s fintech arm Mynt, has announced that it will fully roll out its newest free fund transfer service in partnership with more than 30 banks in the Philippines. The movement was made in response to the public’s growing clamor for convenience, a far cry from the traditional banking transaction wherein customers must allot a certain amount of time for falling in line and waiting for their turn for a simple transaction that usually lasts for merely a few minutes. In addition, Philippine fund transfers services are notorious for having exorbitant fees (depending on either a certain percentage or a fixed fee) and antiquated paper process. Nowadays, anyone who wishes to make fund transfers transactions can use a GCash app installed on their smartphone. They simply need to input the fund amount in their GCash account and the bank details of the accounts they're transferring funds to, and presto, they can just sit tight and relax as the confirmation message arrive

Samsung to ditch plastic for sustainable materials

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced that the company will start taking steps this year to replace plastic packaging materials with paper and other environmentally sustainable elements. From the first half of 2019, the packaging used currently for Samsung’s products and accessories – ranging from mobile phones and tablets to home appliances – will be substituted with environmentally sustainable materials like recycled/bio-based plastics and paper. To revamp product packaging, Samsung Electronics has formed a task force involving design and development, purchasing, marketing, and quality control for innovative packaging ideas. For mobile phone, tablet, and wearable products, Samsung will replace the plastic used for holder trays with pulp molds, and bags wrapping accessories with eco-friendly materials. Samsung will also alter the phone charger design, swapping the glossy exterior with a matte finish, and eliminating plastic protection films, reducing the use of plastics. The pla

How phones can make or break a relationship

"Why weren't you answering your phone?!" This is probably one of those lines that we fear the most coming from our significant other. What's another one, you ask? Try replacing 'answering your phone' with 'replying to my messages' and you get the picture. While this might be a simple scenario, this is also one example of how miscommunication (or no communication) can ruin or nurture a relationship. And one of the solutions to this problem might just already be in your pocket. See, the mobile phone has come a long way from being just a calling and texting device. It is a full-fledged communication powerhouse that has become an extension of ourselves. A few decades ago, not being able to answer your phone meant probably not hearing it ring or having low battery. Nowadays, not getting back to someone means you probably ignored that person on purpose. B.S. (Before Smartphones) But it wasn't always like this. Two decades ago, back in the ancient times that is 1999, mobile phones were re

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Seagate, Dahua team up to push smart city technologies

Kaspersky Lab rolls out on-demand security service in PH

Microsoft-IDC study reveals rosy outlook for businesses

German Kress power tools officially enter PH market

Cebuana Lhuillier launches Micro Savings to bridge gap

Ricoh gifts schools through Alagang Phoenix program

GCash teams up with banks to make fund transfers easier

Samsung to ditch plastic for sustainable materials

How phones can make or break a relationship