Toyota chooses one of its most iconic and longstanding car series as the identity of its first hybrid crossover. In a virtual launch, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) unveiled the Corolla Cross, which […]
Toyota launches first hybrid vehicle in PH
Marlet D. Salazar
Marlet Salazar is a technology writer with 20 years of experience in the media industry. She previously worked as a writer and desk editor at the Philippine Daily Inquirer.
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PayMaya, PH transport sector urge operators, drivers to use cashless payments
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) are encouraging the public transport sector to accept cashless payments, through PayMaya, as a way of curbing the […]
Google unveils support for PH educators in shift to distance learning, includes $250,000 grant
By offering its technology solutions and earmarking $250,000 (P12 million) grant, Google has stepped up its efforts in supporting the Philippine education sector as it transitions to hybrid learning. The COVID-19 pandemic […]
Malwarebytes survey finds 20% of organizations suffered breach with WFH arrangements
As feared, telecommuting or work-from-home arrangement posed network vulnerabilities that hackers exploited. The result of the cybersecurity solutions firm Malwarebytes’ survey reveals 20% of respondents said they faced a security breach as […]
Apple’s stock market value surged to $2 trillion
Apple’s shares rose to $468.65, which is equivalent to a market capitalization of $2.004 trillion. This happened just two years after hitting the P1 trillion mark. Reuters reported that the iPhone maker’s […]
Dharma ransomware attacks SMBs during COVID-19 pandemic
Dharma ransomware is considered to be “one of the most profitable ransomware families” because of its mass-market, service-based business model, which makes it attractive to cybercriminals, according to the latest report of […]
Google Philippines to hold public webinar to discuss distance learning
Google Philippines will be holding a two-day webinar to share tips and tools on distance learning strategies for educators and parents. The sessions will be streamed live on Aug. 20 (for teachers) […]
GoDaddy survey shows 1 in 3 Filipinos started a business in the middle of the pandemic
Imposed lockdowns because of the COVID-19 pandemic forced businesses to close down and many workers lost their jobs. However, 1 in 3 Filipinos found a way to either augment their income or […]
Free Bee connects OFWs with new online series
Mobile application Free Bee, which is powered by technology services provider PLDT Global Corp., is launching an online video series for overseas Filipinos to help them stay informed, entertained, and healthy amid […]
Impact Hackathon 2020 to focus on issues around pandemic
Impact Hackathon 2020 (in Manila) will push through, albeit virtually, on Aug. 17 in the hopes of defying the disruption caused by COVID-19 and finding innovations that would address the current social […]
SG-based Anchanto receives fresh investments of S$16.6M
Anchanto, a Singapore-based B2B software-as-a-service (SaaS) company specialising in e-commerce technology announced that it receives a total S$16.6 million in fresh funding from Asendia, a joint-venture of the French National Post La […]
Tencent topples 2Q2020 earnings expectations
Tencent Holdings Limited (Tencent) second quarter earnings are boosted by online gaming revenue, which grew 40% year on year (YoY) to ¥38,288 million. The Chinese multinational conglomerate holding company attributes the increase […]
NPC: Data Privacy Act is not a hindrance to contact tracing
The Philippines’ National Privacy Commission (NPC) released its (indirect) response to the claims of Interior Secretary Eduardo Año in an Inquirer report that the country’s Data Privacy Act (DPA) is an obstacle […]
Huawei launches digital payment cloud solution
Technology company Huawei’s Digital Payment Cloud Solution aims to help merchants jumpstart their mobile payment apps. Unveiled during the corporation’s “Better World Summit 2020” held recently, the latest addition to its roster […]
PLDT Enterprise expands business solutions portfolio
The latest products and services PLDT Enterprise introduced are geared toward strengthening businesses’ digital capabilities after full adoption of digital transformation. The packages address pain points and business essentials for the Philippines’ […]
Sophos shares five signs of ransomware attacks
In a series of articles, cybersecurity solutions firm Sophos breaks down the threats of ransomware and indicators of potential attacks. The security research unit of the firm pored over loads of ransomware […]
PLDT Inc.’s 1H2020 earnings up despite COVID-19 disruption
Philippine digital service provider PLDT Inc. reported higher earnings in the first half of 2020 amid the imposed government lockdowns in an effort to contain COVID-19. The telco’s income is up by […]
PH media news anchor Cathy Yang moves to PLDT as the group’s communications head
Veteran news anchor Cathy Yang has moved to corporate communications after 28 years in broadcast journalism. In the disclosure posted on the PLDT’s corporate website, the digital services provider announced Yang’s appointment […]
LinkedIn updates tools, features job seekers can use for free
To contain the virus that causes COVID-19 that claimed thousands of lives, governments have imposed lockdowns, which also meant a disruption in the economy. As a result, businesses closed down and the […]
Manulife webinar provides SMBs valuable insights on business continuity
Pivot to digital platforms is one of the lessons imparted during Manulife Philippines’ (Manulife) webinar titled “Getting Back to Business: Starting or restarting a business in the new normal” aimed at small […]
Smart taps South Korean star Son Ye-jin for postpaid plans campaign
Accomplished. Elegant. Articulate. South Korean actress and star of the recent hit TV drama series “Crash Landing on You” Son Ye-jin embodies everything that Smart Signature stands for. After so much anticipation, […]
Microsoft confirms negotiations of possible TikTok acquisition
Global technology giant Microsoft may possibly purchase TikTok, the Chinese video-sharing social networking service owned by ByteDance, which has exponentially grown in popularity. The announcement of the purchase came after a discussion […]
SonicWall finds 176% increase in malicious Microsoft Office file types
The trend of increase in ransomware attacks continues as the SonicWall Capture Labs (SonicWall) threat research team finds that despite the global decline of malware volume this year, ransomware attacks increased a […]
TeamAsia pivots, launches integrated marketing services
TeamAsia just launched what it calls a “proprietary strategic marketing approach” that is hoped to meet brands’ constantly changing communications needs. In a virtual launch, Bea Lim, managing director of TeamAsia and […]
Edusuite’s AI-powered software simplifies school management processes
By using artificial intelligence and data analytics, DOST-funded startup is able to help schools reduce processes significantly. Moving payments online also offered convenience to enrollees and their parents. While the education sector […]
