As OPPO remains committed to providing Filipinos with a broad range of smartphones that cater to different lifestyles, the global smart device brand launches its three newest additions to the A Series --the OPPO A77s, OPPO A17, and OPPO A17k. With the arrival of these new devices, the A Series…
Since its early beginnings over two decades ago, the Philippines has grown into the world’s largest and leading call center outsourcing destination. Sixty percent of all outsourced business comes from US-based companies, including some of the largest, best-known brands in the world, such as Amazon, Google, Nike, and American Express.…
After a tumultuous year of uncertainties that seemed to drag on at length, people have begun to give more importance to the quality of their living spaces. Having been a safe haven amid pandemic worries, homes have also turned into wellness enclaves -- people take time to meditate indoors, to…
Staying true to its commitment to being one of the first responders during disasters, SM Foundation, through its Operation Tulong Express Program (OPTE), distributed Kalinga packs to more than 140 families affected by the recent fire incident in Sitio Seaside, Brgy. Basak, San Nicolas, Cebu City. OPTE is a social…
Isuzu Philippines lends additional two units of Isuzu NLR PUV to the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to provide more units for DOTr’s FREE BUS SERVICE for frontliners, now servicing 19 routes in Luzon.
In an effort to stem the anxiety of Overseas Filpino Workers stranded in various holding centers in Metro Manila, the PAMI Group, in cooperation with the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, has launched Project Home Voyage. The initiative entailed, amid the dearth of transportation under…
Payoneer Inc. (“Payoneer”), the commerce technology company powering payments and growth for the new global economy, and FTAC Olympus Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: FTOC) ("FTOC"), a special purpose acquisition company, recently announced that they have completed their business combination. The business combination was approved by FTOC’s shareholders at an extraordinary general meeting held on June…
The Department of Education (DepEd) is working with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to assist the education sector in areas related to broadcast, connectivity and digital security for the continued delivery of education amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The collaboration of the two departments is in preparation for…
When his mother was pregnant with him, she contracted German measles. This caused 31-year-old Jan Aldrin L. Lontoc to be born deaf. Lontoc, however, did not allow his condition to affect what he wanted to achieve in life – to be the best version of himself and to be a…
Leading mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is partnering with one of the country’s independent petroleum firms Cleanfuel in making connectivity devices more accessible to Filipinos. Under the partnership, interested subscribers can avail of a 50% discount on Smart Bro pocket WiFi and Prepaid Home WiFi devices for every…
SM Foundation, Inc. is glad to have generous and kind-hearted donors as partners in bringing service and relief to those who are in need. Donations may be dropped at SM Foundation’s Operation Tulong Express booths located at mall entrances, information booths or Bears of Joy booths for cash donations. Donors may…
Based on Q4 2020 statistics from the United Nations Development Programme, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have made up 99.5% of the Philippines’ business establishments, employed 63% of the country’s workforce, and contributed to 40% of the country’s GDP in the past years. In 2020, this number declined due…
Insular Foundation together with contributions from employees, agents, families and friends of Insular Life and its subsidiary, Insular Health Care, Inc. raised funds to assist medical workers who are leading the fight against covid-19. The amount raised was used to donate personal protective equipment (PPE) sets to nine hospitals in…
Filipinos who are fond of online shopping are snapping great finds and deals on TikTok Shop as the e-commerce solution has already begun its 11.11 Maagang Pamasko Sale, luring more customers with huge price drops, various special vouchers, and coupon rain on select dates. Fully integrated into TikTok, the leading…
While the pandemic has greatly affected everyone’s lives, it has not stopped us from doing the important task of shopping for ourselves and for our loved ones. Filipinos, with our unshakable optimism and indomitable resiliency, are moving to accomplish important tasks while being mindful of health and safety. LAUNDRAFÉBox Corporation,…
The annual conference, the second held virtually, aims to accelerate EV adoption in PHL.
A new phone or a ticket to your dream destination may be on your wish list this Christmas. After a year of hard work, you definitely deserve to spend your 13th-month pay the way you want to. But while owning the latest gadget and traveling is great, wouldn’t it be…
The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically altered the way we live, interact, and travel. To stop the spread of the virus, almost all countries issued travel restrictions or closed their borders for a significant length of time. Now that travel restrictions have been lifted in some areas, traveling to another country…
Premium smartphone brand, TECNO Mobile, may still be a new brand globally, but with its growth focused in global emerging markets, TECNO has quickly gained a reputation as a challenger brand to watch out for. And it has no plans to change tact now. Glocal approach In the Philippines, the…
Data shows education is one of the primary reasons immigrants and overseas foreign workers (OFWs) send money back to the Philippines. Because of the high cost of tuition and the positive opportunities a formal education provides to young Filipinos, it is vital for OFWs to support family and loved ones…
