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…
PLDT expands int’l data capacity with US-Transpacific cable system
Anticipating the increase in demand for network connection as the Philippines is poised to become a hyperscaler hub, telecommunications provider PLDT officially fires up the P7-billion (around $16 million in…
Worldwide smartphone shipments fall by 8.7% in Q2 2022 — IDC
Market intelligence firm International Data Corp. saw a decline of 8.7% year over year (YoY) in worldwide smartphone shipments in the second quarter of 2022 (2Q22). The IDC said that…
Discounts on fares and other special benefits await beep users
beep card operator AF Payments Inc. is offering discounted fares and benefits for cardholders. AF Payments believes that the limited adoption of stored value cards may largely be attributed to…
‘Tower of Fantasy’ releasing globally Aug. 10
Publisher Level Infinite and developer Hotta Studio announce that the open-world RPG “Tower of Fantasy” will open preload on Aug. 9 and launch globally on PC and mobile the next…
PH investors participate in Canada’s biggest tech conference
Manila Angel Investors Network (MAIN) was invited by the Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT) to represent the investment community as part of the official Philippine delegation to North…
Upgrade your smartphone from MemoXpress with HomeCredit deals
Home Credit Philippines (HCPH), a leading buy now, pay later (BNPL) provider, and MemoXpress are here to help you get that phone upgrade quickly and easily without making a dent…
Heat-free tech transforms the way businesses approach printing
The pandemic has inspired change in behaviors across consumers, enterprises, and governments, indicating a turning point on how people value sustainability. In line with the rise in social awareness of…
PLDT speeds up network migration for Home Ultera
Integrated telco provider PLDT Inc. announces the completion of its initiatives to transform its legacy fixed wireless service called Home Ultera, into a better and faster fixed wired and wireless…
Mapúa Malayan Digital College opens learning hubs to students
Mapúa Malayan Digital College (MMDC) gave a peek into its learning hubs with a media tour of its Ayala Cloverleaf branch in Quezon City. Its other learning hub is located…
PH company Gur Lavi formalizes partnership with China Mobile
Filipino-owned Gur Lavi Corp. (GLC) forged a partnership with China Mobile International (CMI) Limited to expand its market for cloud telephony solutions, messaging, video conferencing, and call center solutions for…
Get up to 50% off on exclusive deals at Shopee Live Sulit Sale
With the Shopee Live Sulit Sale, livestream shoppers are in for a treat. Unli “mine” all day, every Friday, and enjoy exclusive deals up to 50%, free shipping with no…
Lenovo Q24i-1L fits right in in a compact home workspace
When looking for monitors, the initial consideration would be the size: the bigger, the better. And that is true. Who doesn’t want maximum viewing experience not only for work but…
DICT to deploy satellite connectivity in remote areas next year
Image from DICT Facebook page Following the announcement of Starlink’s entry to the Philippines, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) showcased the capabilities of satellite connectivity at a…
What will the metaverse entail for enterprise security?
By John Donegan, Enterprise Analyst at ManageEngine The “metaverse” first entered cultural vernacular in 1992 when Neal Stephenson’s dystopian science-fiction novel “Snow Crash” hit bookshelves. Snow Crash’s metaverse described a…
Packworks launches mobile platform after securing $2M in seed round
By securing $2 million (or around P112 million) in the seed round, Philippines startup Packworks can now launch its enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform specifically servicing sari-sari store (neighborhood store)…
HP highlights progress in company’s green efforts
Based on the data from 2021 HP Sustainable Impact Report, there is an increasing number of consumers who make buying decisions based on the company’s corporate responsibility efforts. HP attributed…
Google’s ‘Digiskarteng Pinay’ returns with online training workshop
As part of its mission to upskill and create livelihood opportunities for women, Google’s Digiskarteng Pinay is holding a free online training workshop for Filipina content creators based in the…
PLDT, Smart supply communications aid to earthquake victims
PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) have deployed personnel and mission-critical equipment to set up Libreng Tawag (free calls) stations in the provinces of Abra and Ilocos…
10 years of Google Play
It’s been 10 years since Google Play was launched and through the years, Play’s mission has remained the same: help developers succeed and connect people to the apps that matter…
Consumer finance veteran joins Tonik’s management team as Group COO
Tonik has hired Tomasz Borowski to join the leadership team as group chief Operations Officer (COO). With 20 years of experience in consumer finance, primarily focused on building efficient operations,…
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