Spanish startup Jeff to open more branches in PH
Spanish startup Jeff, which also operates in the Philippines, is looking at opening 10 more laundry hubs this year. The optimism stems from favorable reception not only from customers but…
AXA Philippines supports marine environmental education
This August, AXA Philippines is partnering with Oceanus Conservation, a science-based non-profit environmental organization focusing on the conservation and restoration of blue carbon habitats in the Philippines, to promote ocean…
MPT Mobility launches DriveHub app for Cebu motorists
MPT Mobility, Metro Pacific Tollways Corp.’s (MPTC) digital innovations arm, recently announced the full availability of its all-in-one travel app, MPT DriveHub, for Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX) motorists. Developed and…
Network providers lead launch of undersea fiber cable
Telecommunications company Eastern Communications, digital solutions platform Globe, and internet service provider InfiniVAN launched the deployment of fiber cables meant to build what is touted as “the country’s longest submarine…
Xiaomi to offer discounts of up to P4,000 on 8.8 Mega Sale
This month, Xiaomi fans will enjoy up to P4,000 off on some of the global brand’s smartphones and AIoT products. From Aug. 8 to Aug. 12, up to a 22%…
Ookla recognizes Smart for delivering ‘Best Mobile Coverage’ in PH
Network provider PLDT’s wireless arm Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) was cited by mobile and broadband network intelligence firm Ookla for delivering the “Best Mobile Coverage in the Philippines.” Based on…
TMP hosts Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival 2022
Over 180 members of Toyota Dealer Network and motoring media recently gathered at the Clark International Speedway (CIS) in Pampanga to participate in the first-ever Philippine Toyota Gazoo Racing (GR)…
Moneybees partners with ACM to launch crypto exchange services
To cater to the increasing demand for over-the-counter transactions for cryptocurrency users in the Philippines, Moneybees has partnered with ACM Business Solution Inc. to roll out crypto buy and sell…
Pay for Viu subscription using GCash
Mobile wallet GCash is bringing you a convenient and hassle-free way of enjoying the latest Asian content anytime and anywhere through Viu, an Asia-based over-the-top (OTT) video streaming service in…
Filipinos continue shopping online even after easing of restrictions — Meta
Filipinos have totally adopted to shopping online that even if the government has eased mobility restrictions brought about by the pandemic, they continue to buy goods online. According to the…
Palo Alto Networks powers PLDT-Smart’s child protection platform
PLDT and wireless arm Smart Communications further intensify the fight against online sexual abuse and exploitation of children by tapping cybersecurity solutions firm Palo Alto Networks to develop a Child…
PLDT income up by 30% in 1H2022
Network provider PLDT Inc. reported a P3.8 billion or 30% jump in its income reaching P16.7 billion in the first half of 2022. Withstanding unfavorable economic conditions as well as…
Xiaomi makes it to Fortune Global 500 list for 4 consecutive years
Xiaomi Group made it to the 2022 Fortune Global 500 list ranking No. 266. The global technology company, which is the world’s third-largest smartphone manufacturer, moved up the list for…
Shopee promotes safe online shopping experience with Shopee Cares PH
With more Filipinos relying on e-commerce to get their essentials, this has also increased the need to protect them from the growing number of fraudulent activities happening in the digital…
Globe holds Web 3.0 media workshop
Network provider Globe recently held a Web 3.0 educational media workshop together with Virtusio International, a communications firm offering Web 3.0 services. The workshop was designed to equip media and…
Budget management app Lista shares ways to manage your finances
Lista, a financial management app, recently secured new funding to expand its services and talent pool. With its value proposition that it can be used with an internet connection, Lista…
Microsoft introduces cloud solution for public sector customers
Microsoft’s new offering, the Microsoft Cloud for Cloud Sovereignty, aims to assist government institutions in accelerating their digital transformation. It hopes to enable the public sector to process data with…
Google News Initiative launches Data & Insights Launchpad training program
Google News Initiative (GNI), Google’s largest-ever effort to help journalism thrive in the digital age, is announcing the launch of its new Data & Insights Launchpad. The Launchpad is a…
Filipino tech firm debuts fandom innovations at Web3 conference in SEA
At the first “Web3 Con,” Anotoys Collectiverse founder and CEO Oscar Tan Abing Jr. unveiled his company’s plans to reshape how the world enjoys fandom through emerging web3 technologies. By…
PayMaya Enterprise rebrands as Maya Business
Months after rebranding the PayMaya app to Maya Bank, the digital bank is also introducing and rebranding features and services. PayMaya Enterprise is now known as Maya Business, which will…
Kaspersky discovers cybercriminals scam ‘Stranger Things’ fans
Kaspersky experts have detected spam emails that also abuse the popularity of “Stranger Things,” a popular Netflix series with Season 4 streamed in early July. Taking advantage of the interest…
Filipinos cut back on spending to increase emergency funds — TransUnion
More than half or 56% of Filipinos reported setting aside their money as an emergency fund, according to the TransUnion Consumer Pulse Study for the second quarter of 2022. With…
Metrobank earnings surged by 95% for first half of the year
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company (Metrobank) recorded a 95% increase to P7.6 billion in its earnings in the first half of 2022 while its net profit saw a 33% increase…
Toyota Motor Philippines adds new variants to all-new Lite Ace lineup
Following the reintroduction of Lite Ace a few weeks ago, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) added two more variants (Lite Ace FX Utility Van and the Lite Ace Cargo Aluminum Van)…
Insurtech firm Gigacover marks 1st year in PH with 35% MoM growth
Gigacover, a Singapore-based insurtech company, marked its first year of operations in the Philippines with a 35% month-on-month (MoM) growth in revenues coming from its services and digital insurance and…
CIBI taps Alibaba Cloud in digitalizing anti-fraud initiative
Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, will be powering up the anti-fraud initiative of CIBI Information Inc. (CIBI), credit reporting agencies in the Philippines. Alibaba…
UnionBank completes acquisition of Citi’s consumer banking business
Following the announcement in December 2021, Aboitiz-led Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) has finally completed the takeover of Citigroup’s consumer banking business in the Philippines. The transaction will be…
Tablet shipments remain ‘flat’ in Q2 2022; Chromebooks fell 51.4%
The latest data from International Data Corp. (IDC) shows worldwide tablet shipments posted a 0.15% year-over-year (YoY) growth or 40.5 million units during the second quarter of 2022. “Smoother deployments…
OurCrowd, Einhorn Resources team up to strengthen PH startup ecosystem
Israel-based venture platform OurCrowd and Philippine investment firm Einhorn Resources Inc. have partnered to provide Einhorn clients direct access to OurCrowd’s exclusive investments and mentorships to facilitate the growth of…
Building a tech partner community? Consider these fundamentals
By Chung Heng Han, SVP, Systems and Alliances & Channels, JAPAC, Oracle During my seven years at Oracle working with systems integrators, ISVs, managed service providers, and other technology partners…
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