Category: Tech
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GCash and CIMB Bank Philippines further strengthen their partnership as GCredit transitions from a micro-lending innovation to being a full digital lending facility supported by the most awarded digital bank in the Philippines. This is in line with the partnership’s objective to push financial inclusion and to promote cashless transactions to more Filipinos.
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Global cloud communications company Infobip announced its full Communications Platform as-a-Service offering is now available on Microsoft Azure. This extends the enterprise customer base globally for Infobip – particularly in the finance, eCommerce, and retail sectors and allows it to expand its core market footprint.
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170,000 virtual hearings enabled nationwide and digital proceedings resulted in successfully processing 81,000 persons through Microsoft technology The Philippines’ justice system has taken a significant digital leap forward as the Supreme Court of the Philippines formally institutionalized videoconference proceedings for all its courts nationwide. Using Microsoft 365—a unified communication and collaboration platform with innovative Office…
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The uncertainties and challenges brought about by the pandemic continue to take a toll on mental health. To help the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) in its service to provide free, reliable and confidential psychological support, Google now instantly shows the NCMH Crisis Hotline on Search.
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The pandemic has accelerated digital transformation, compressing 10-year technology changes into one to two years, a technology business leader said in an online briefing last week. The rapid changes bring about new realities that heavily influence technology trends, said JP Palpallatoc, the data, AI, and next technologies lead of Accenture in the Philippines. Before COVID-19,…
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Connectivity support for 22 Cebu City schools in ‘new normal’ PLDT wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. in partnership with the Department of Education-Cebu City Division has capped off its year-long school caravan at Ramon Duterte Memorial National High School (RDMNHS). RDMNHS holds the biggest population of students in Cebu City, and is among the 22…
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Y Combinator-backed Xendit rolls out PayLater with BillEase, aims at cardless shoppers Xendit, the Indonesia-based financial technology company that provides payment solutions, and FDFC, the fintech company behind the Buy Now Pay Later app BillEase, announce today the launch of their joint PayLater solution to help merchants offer convenient, cardfree installments in the Philippines, where…
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The country’s largest integrated telecommunications company PLDT and telco newcomer DITO have recently entered into an agreement for the construction of a transmission facility that will serve as the point of interconnection for their subscribers. Under the agreement, PLDT will establish and manage the interconnection facility that will operate as the primary physical interface for…
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Squad can score up to 40 percent discount on select realme bundle promos from February 13 to 14 Roses are red, violets are blue, gift yourself and your loved one a smartphone and an AIoT device, too! realme Philippines, as part of its “Love, realme special,” is offering special discounted bundles for its squad from…
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The country’s no.1 smartphone brand signs an exclusive partnership with PH’s top gamers and shoutcasters Realme, the no.1 smartphone brand in the Philippines, further cements its position in the local mobile gaming scene with the onboarding of the country’s top gamers, shoutcasters, and gaming influencers. realme Philippines welcomed Rumble Royale talents Ako si Dogie, Nexplay…
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PayMaya has made it even easier for sellers in Viber, Messenger, Instagram, and other social media and chat apps to accept cashless payments through the Payment Links and QR Ph features of the PayMaya app. Sellers only need to generate a Request Money link or get their QR Ph code by going to the PayMaya…
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There will be increased adoption of digital payments, growth in the logistics industry, and innovative retail strategies from brands and sellers The ongoing pandemic has brought about a broad, deep, and irreversible shift to online for businesses and consumers, a trend that will continue in the new normal. Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast…
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Mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), wireless arm of the country’s largest integrated telco PLDT, is accelerating the rollout of its 5G network across Cebu. Customers with Smart 5G-certified phones can now unlock the capabilities of Smart 5G’s superfast speeds, ultra-low latency, and higher efficiency in select areas in the cities of Cebu, Lapu-Lapu,…
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Poverty made worse by a pandemic is fueling the increase in online sexual abuse and exploitation of children or OSEAC, PLDT-Smart officials said in an online forum with journalists yesterday. The forum was held in time for today’s global celebration of Safer Internet Day. “With schools shut, the children have become dependent on the Internet,…
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realme shows more love for its squad with P3,000 price drop on its realme 6 and 6 Pro models There is no stopping realme Philippines from showing some love to its Filipino fans this Love Month. The leading smartphone brand in the country is permanently dropping the price of the realme 6 and 6 Pro…
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No squad member will be flying solo this love month as the country’s number 1 smartphone brand realme Philippines celebrates its love, realme Valentine’s Day special. realme Philippines has a lot of exciting activities, special promos, and awesome prizes in store for its fans and supporters this February.
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Faith and devotion in the Santo Niño took center stage as Ilonggos celebrated Dinagyang Festival online from the comfort and safety of their homes amid the pandemic.
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PLDT and Smart extended connectivity support to 43 municipalities in the Province of Leyte, providing PLDT Home WiFi and Smart Bro Pocket WiFi units. The distribution of LTE-A capable devices enables high-speed mobile access, as customers work and study from home in the new normal.
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Squad can snag up to 25 percent discount on select realme products realme Philippines, the country’s number 1 smartphone brand, offers another wave of exciting deals and promos for its Filipino squad this February at Shopee’s 2.2 Cashback Sale happening on February 2.
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Digital financial services leader PayMaya is leading the charge toward financial inclusion as it expands its footprint to reach over 200,000 touchpoints nationwide, the largest network in the country to date. Filipinos can easily pay, add money, cash out, or remit using their PayMaya accounts through these accessible touchpoints that include convenience stores, retail merchants,…