The latest Google report for marketers found that Filipino consumers are still in touch with their roots as they look for brands that also promote local traditions. While there is still a […]
Filipino consumers look for identity, value, joy — Google
Meteorite zooms across screens on Google Search
If you’re a fan of astronomy or Google Search Easter Eggs in general, here’s one that checks both boxes. By simply typing “meteorite” in the Google Search engine homepage, you’ll see a […]
Celebrating Year of the Rabbit with Google
The air is abuzz with the festivities for the incoming Year of the Rabbit and if you’re getting everything ready for the big occasion, here are some exciting features on Google to […]
Google launches new Android features, products at CES 2023
Google unveiled a host of connectivity features, products, and milestones for Android at CES 2023. This year, Google is rolling out Android Auto with a new design that brings easier viewing and […]
Google gives internet users control over ad visibility with My Ad Center
Google launched My Ad Center, a service that aims to simplify the process and gives internet users control over the ads they see on Search, YouTube, and Discover. Here are some features […]
Google launches startup accelerator program focusing on circular economy
Google has opened the first Google for Startups Accelerator: Circular Economy which aims to support startups and nonprofits in the Asia Pacific (APAC) and North America that are using tech to solve […]
Google celebrates Regatta de Zamboanga with special Doodle
Google today celebrates Regatta de Zamboanga, an annual sailing competition from the southern part of the Philippines. Every October, thousands of people gather along the kilometer-long stretch of R.T. Lim Boulevard in […]
Filipino parents proactively search for online safety information — Google
In the latest survey conducted by Google in Asia-Pacific including the Philippines, 72% of Filipino parents are proactively looking for information about online safety, showing a 4% jump from 2021. This means […]
GCash offers access to major entertainment content platforms
E-wallet GCash has partnered with major entertainment content platforms, including Spotify, Netflix, Viu, and Apple to provide every Filipino access to the most streamed content. Through this, GCash enables everyone to enjoy […]
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 to them. […]
Google Arts & Culture showcases BTS’ fave artworks
Members of BTS are sharing their favorite art pieces in BTS x Street Galleries, a collaboration with Google Arts & Culture. The virtual gallery also takes fans on a Street View tour […]
Software, services to drive growth in smartphone industry — Counterpoint
Longer replacement cycles of smartphone hardware prompted vendors such as Apple to maximize their software services by creating an exclusive system for their customers. Counterpoint Technology (Counterpoint) sees that software and services […]
Using tech to create safe spaces for LGBTQ+ community
In the third edition of the annual Pride Conversations event, Google powered a live social media discussion on how tech is making a difference in the lives of the LGBTQ+ community by […]
Google provides $1.5 million Search Ad grant for COVID-19 information drive
Google, through its philanthropic arm Google.org, is giving an additional $1.5 million worth of Search Ad grant to Philippine government agencies to help provide Filipinos with continued access to authoritative and relevant […]
Google’s 3rd ‘Pride Conversations’ promotes inspiring LGBTQ+ stories and allyship in tech
Google Philippines is holding “Pride Conversations,” an annual event first launched in 2020 as part of its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. This year’s run, dubbed “Pride Conversations: Championing LGBTQ+ and […]
Google MSME Caravan trains over 100,000 small business owners
Google announced today that its digital skilling program MSME Caravan has successfully trained more than 100,000 micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) owners and employees. In partnership with several stakeholders including the […]
Google Street View turns 15 with new camera and fresh features
Google announced Street View’s newest camera and features in celebration of Street View’s 15th year to give people more ways to explore historical imagery and show how Street View is powering the […]
Apple, Google, Microsoft support passwordless sign-ins by FIDO, WWW Consortium
Technology companies Apple, Google and Microsoft announced plans to expand support for a common passwordless sign-in standard created by the FIDO Alliance and the World Wide Web Consortium. The new capability will […]
Google shows role of search in decoding consumer decisions
In the recently held Decoding Decisions event, Google looked into the research and discussed insights and best practices that can inspire brands to use Search to help and win consumers. In the […]
Ninja Van extends partnership with Google Cloud to expand services
Ninja Van, a logistics provider which operates in Southeast Asia (SEA), is extending its multi-year collaboration with Google Cloud to help businesses of all sizes seize digital growth opportunities and overcome supply […]
Google, YouTube intensify efforts vs misinformation ahead of PH elections
Technology company Google and its video platform YouTube have removed 400,000 videos that violated community guidelines. From February 2021 to January 2022, videos that spread false information with the intent of misleading […]
Google builds Privacy Sandbox on Android for secure advertising solutions
Google announced a multi-year initiative to build the Privacy Sandbox on Android, with the goal of introducing new, more private advertising solutions. These solutions will limit sharing of user data with third […]
Google Doodle celebrates birth of Severino Reyes, father of Filipino drama
Today’s Doodle celebrates the 161st birthday of Filipino author and playwright Severino Reyes. Widely regarded as the “Father of Filipino Drama,” Reyes is not only internationally renowned for his famous zarzuelas, Spanish-influenced […]
Google teams up with Ben&Ben to promote internet safety via music video
On Safer Internet Day 2022, Google, together with Filipino band Ben&Ben, introduced a new song to promote internet safety and digital responsibility. Titled “Mag-Ingat (Be Safe Online),” the song is part of […]
Google opens ‘Project Shield’ to protect PH elections from cybersecurity threats
Google will be providing extra protection against online threats to at-risk organizations and individuals during the upcoming 2022 Philippine elections. Protecting websites Google is inviting Philippine human rights, elections monitoring, and media […]
Various organizations join hands to fight misinformation with #FactsFirstPH
With the proliferation of misinformation and disinformation, organizations across different sectors joined hands to launch #FactsFirstPH, an initiative hoped to provide people with the truth. One hundred organizations from the media, coalitions, […]
Google doodle highlights need to follow COVID-19 health protocols
As COVID-19 continues to impact communities around the world including the Philippines, Google doodle urges people to get vaccinated and wear face masks to help stop the spread of the virus and […]
FYT Media, Google hold webinar to fight vaccine misinformation
Student and community journalists across the country will gather to discuss misinformation on the COVID-19 vaccine in a free webinar scheduled on Jan. 28 -29, 2022 at 10 a.m., which will be […]
Google to pause election ads for the 2022 Philippine national elections
Google has announced that it will not accept election advertisements in the Philippines during the election campaign and silence periods starting from Feb. 8, 2022 until May 9, 2022. This policy will […]
Ways Google is making signing-in online safe, secure, convenient
Photo by Luca Sammarco from Pexels Passwords are very important in keeping people’s online accounts safe — emails, social media, and bank accounts among others. However, managing many passwords can be a hassle, that’s why […]
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