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PayPal empowers freelance communities in PH

The gig economy is fast becoming an influential part of the Filipino workforce, anchored by a rising millennial population, the development of digital platforms, and the evolution of business models. According to the PayPal Global Freelancer Study, nine of ten freelancers in the Philippines are under 40 years old, giving the segment a strong millennial slant. “Millennials will occupy the majority of the global workforce in three years. They are the on-the-go generation, with highly differentiated preferences when it comes to work. They like working from home and value autonomy. That’s why freelancing comes so naturally to them,” said Nagesh Devata, General Manager for PayPal Southeast Asia Cross-Border Trade, during the G-Economy Media Summit on Wednesday. The event sought to identify insights from the country’s growing freelancer economy, which comprised 1.5 million Filipinos. It was highlighted by a panel discussion, featuring industry movers Luarni Sim (MessyMaru), Shahab Shabibi

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HP unveils holistic PC and print solutions for SMBs

HP recently revealed its new services, PC, and print solutions targeted toward small and medium businesses (SMBs), addressing the needs of the working Pinoy. The new solutions unveiled include the HP EliteBook x360, HP ENVY x360, HP Z2 Mini G3 Workstation, HP LaserJet Multifunction Printer, HP Ink Advantage Printer, and the HP Ink Tank 415 Printer.  “As work and play become intertwined, working Pinoys from SMBs need to seamlessly switch between their personal and work personas while still making the most of their busy day,” says Pallasena Viswanath, HP Philippines Managing Director. “Our innovation will help them align to the digital transformation needs of business with their personal lives while working and playing anytime, anywhere.” HP's new PC solutions HP’s diverse range of consumer and commercial devices offer secure and powerful performance for optimal productivity wherever you may be in the world. The HP EliteBook x360 is the world’s thinnest and most secure business conve

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Durex unsheaths 'Always Come Prepared' campaign in PH

Globally, the incidence of new transmissions of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) has slowed down. In the Philippines, however, official data from the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) show that there has been a 174% increase in HIV cases since 2010. “There is an urgent and pressing need to curb the infection. While the rest of the world has decreasing rates, we are going the opposite way. This is something that is very alarming,” said Karol Canlas, Brand Manager of Durex Philippines. With its rising HIV numbers, the Philippines is of special interest to Durex. The world’s leading condom brand launched its Always Come Prepared campaign that amplifies the message of protecting one’s self from the threat of HIV and other sexually-transmitted diseases (STDs). The campaign, which uses a quirky visual of a toy soldier using a condom as a parachute, wants to bring the conversation of the HIV threat into a more understandable level and easy to digest way for the general

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Trend Micro boosts presence, stages security summit in PH

Trend Micro Incorporated is beefing up its presence in the Philippines in the corporate and consumer segments. It also continues its important role as a source of employment in the country. Ian Felipe, Philippine country manager of Trend Micro, said he is bullish on the performance of the company because of the warm response of the market as manifested by the five-fold rise of its sales force over the past five years. “This is an indicator on how we plan to continuously expand and develop the local market and help organizations in the cybersecurity front,” Felipe said. “At the same time, Trend Micro is continuously investing in talent. We have boosted our recruitment efforts, and this has grown more than 40% over the five-year period.” Moreover, the company reported substantial growth in sales in the Asia Pacific region covering Australia, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia driven by the huge demand in network security related business including cloud-related business. Net sales

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XCALE e-commerce summit happening on September 29

XCALE Group, the collaborative partnership of topnotch e-commerce gurus and pioneers, announces the staging of the XCALE: Asia e-Commerce Summit 2018 event titled Tapping Into the Trillion Dollar e-Commerce Industry. Speakers from various e-commerce industries will share their expertise at the said event happening at the SMX Convention Center on September 29, 2018. XCALE: Asia e-Commerce Summit 2018 is a celebration of e-commerce which aims to elevate the businesses of attending participants. At least 1,000 participants are expected to attend. Confirmed partner-speakers and co-presenters include Alibaba, Lazada, Payoneer, OneOkada, ShineOn, ViralStyle, and many other entities from the e-commerce arena. The event was also made possible, thanks to the partnership with BDI, Inc., Franeta Mall, VendoRent, Leapreneur, Fulfillmen, Ximex, and Solidworks. Other event sponsors include 2GO, Unionbank, and SnippetMedia. Tickets are now available for purchase priced at regular PhP 3,000, bundled

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UnionBank, Grab empower partner-drivers via EON

UnionBank, through EON, recently joined forces with Grab Philippines, to provide Grab Peers with EON Grab cards. Through the partnership, Grab Peers will get their incentives on their EON Grab cards, withdraw from any ATM here and abroad, and pay for purchases at VISA-accepting stores. "EON continues to be co-created by the e-gig community which includes online freelancers, online sellers, and now, the Grab Peers. It's a privilege to partner with Grab to showcase the world-class capabilities of EON's neo banking platform," said Paolo Baltao, Senior Vice President, EON Banking Group Head. With the help of the EON app, Grab Peers will get to enjoy the convenience of sending money, paying bills, and buying load and prepaid credits for AutoSweep and EasyTrip RFID through their smartphones and other compatible mobile devices. The use of UnionBank's EON card also ensures that Grab Peers' money is safe. With the capability to lock his EON card by using the app, a Grab Peer can make sure th

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Jollibee leads Youtube PH Ads Leaderboard with four spots

The country’s leading fast-food chain once again proves that it can consistently dish out not only the most-loved langhap-sarap meals, but also the greatest number of engaging video advertisements. Further cementing its leadership in digital engagement, Jollibee dominated the 9th YouTube Ads Leaderboard in the Philippines with an unprecedented four videos making it to the list of most viewed ads for the first half of 2018.  The viral Kwentong Jollibee short films “Signs,” “Status,” and “Homecoming” under the well-loved Valentine Series landed in the second, fourth, and fifth spots, respectively. The “Wassabi for Wasabi Fries” campaign featuring the brand’s collaboration with top YouTube creator Alex Wassabi also made it to the list at number six. This is the most number of videos from a single brand that made it to any YouTube Ads Leaderboard since it started in the Philippines. With all three of its heart-rending viral videos landing on the list’s top 10, #KwentongJollibee has also

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LG honors heroes of Marawi on National Heroes Day

In the spirit of National Heroes Day, LG Electronics reaffirmed its longstanding commitment to providing assistance to the community with a donation-in-kind to the Victoriano Luna Medical Center (VLMC), a government hospital that provides sanctuary and support to injured soldiers, including those who suffered casualties in the Marawi siege. In a simple ceremony held on August 29 at the AFP Health Service Command, Mr. Inkwun Heo, Managing Director of LG Philippines, handed over ten (10) 1.5 HP Dual Cool Inverter Split Type Air Purifying Deluxe Airconditioners, two (2) 13kg Inverter Top Load Washing Machines, one (1) 24 cu ft Side by Side Refrigerator and ten (10) 43-inch Smart TVs to Col. Jeffrey Jake Gallenero, Philippine Army MNSA, Chief of Staff, AFP Health Service Command (AFPHSC). Also present were the chiefs of each operating unit and staff of the AFP Health Service Command. The project was initiated to ease the recovery of the valiant soldiers at the Orthopedic Heroes Ward who

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Brother optimizes businesses with two new A3 printers

Brother takes great pride in developing inkjet printers that deliver greater reliability, innovation and cost-effectiveness. This same unwavering commitment to its ‘Customer First’ approach can be found in Brother’s newest A3 Inkjet Printer Series for businesses and home-office users with high print volumes. “Many businesses are considering A3 inkjet printers for creating their business plans and presentations, or design materials such as floor plans, blueprints, site images, and technical drawings,” says Glenn Hocson, President at Brother Philippines. “However, such high-print volumes, ink replacement can be extremely costly. Brother’s latest A3 Inkjet Printer Series in 2018 have been designed for outstanding cost-efficiency and business productivity while delivering the same quality and reliability for which Brother is renowned.” This new series features an Inkjet Printer HL-T4000DW and Multi-Function Centre, MFC-T4500DW. Performance and enhanced features for this new inkjet printe

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DLSU-Manila wins Schneider's Go Green in the City PH Finals

Schneider Electric held the Philippine Country Finals of the Go Green in the City 2018 at the Holiday Inn & Suites, Makati on August 14, 2018, granting De La Salle University-Manila back-to-back wins with Team Green Goldies bagging this year’s national competition. Go Green in the City is an annual global business case challenge hosted by Schneider Electric to empower students to unleash their skills and creativity in creating the next big innovation to promote smart cities and green energy management. This competition enables Filipino students to be more proactive in dealing and addressing global problems, thus providing topics on sustainability and inclusivity, the digital economy, smart supply chain, cybersecurity, and no boundaries or bold ideas for going green. It also grants them knowledge and insights from industry leaders and experts. Schneider Electric also strengthens its bid for women empowerment by having at least one female student in each participating team. For the fir

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