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Smart webinar presents digital tools to help LGUs adapt to new normal
Local governments and communities in 32 provinces of Luzon participated in a webinar that showcased various digital solutions to help them respond to challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. Billed as #WeHealAsOne, the virtual forum organized by leading mobile operator Smart Communications discussed digital innovations in education, livelihood, and agriculture to help communities adapt to…
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Smart fires up first ‘5G Media City’
Live TV coverage powered by 5G? PLDT and its wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) have taken a step closer to that goal by recently firing up Smart 5G at the TV5 Media Center in Mandaluyong City. The Smart 5G facilities were launched in time for PLDT Enterprise’s “Keep Moving Forward” event on Aug. 4,…
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DOT, Grassroots Travel, Smart join hands to mount Kulinarya sa North Cebu Webinar
Smarter tourism in the new normal In the Philippines, Culinary Tourism and Farm or Agritourism have been identified by the Department of Tourism (DOT) as two of the niche markets it would like to tap and promote. It is for this reason that the DOT, Grassroots Travel, and PLDT-Smart recently organized a two-day webinar entitled…
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Google Philippines launches site for COVID-19 terminologies in Filipino, Cebuano
True to its mission to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful, Google Philippines is marking Buwan ng Wika with the launch of Isang Gabay sa mga Salitang Kaugnay ng COVID-19. The initiative recognizes the significant role of local languages in creating an understanding among Filipinos regarding the most commonly used…
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PLDT, Smart, Cignal, and PayMaya offer biggest discounts yet on National Heroes Day weekend
Customers of PLDT, Smart, Cignal TV and PayMaya will receive exclusive discounts at SM during the National Heroes Day weekend on August 28 to 31, 2020. Up for grabs in all SM malls nationwide are discounted prices for prepaid load bundles, data cards, Smart Bro and PLDT products and services — such as the Double…
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Basilan school shows the way in distance learning
Once a thriving trading center in Mindanao, Basilan has had a troubled history in the last half-century, marked by clashes between the military and Moro secessionists and attacks by terrorist groups. But while communities are constantly displaced, residents brave hardship and strive to survive. Now faced with yet another challenge, the COVID-19 pandemic, Basilan reaffirms…
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Megaworld optimistic on quick recovery, rolls out 4-point plan to rise from pandemic
Property giant Megaworld is optimistic that it can recover quickly from the pandemic next year following reports of coronavirus vaccines to be released before year-end. In his message at the company’s Annual Stockholders’ Meeting via live webcast, Megaworld chairman and CEO Dr. Andrew L. Tan said the company is ready to bounce back as it…
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PH notches ‘impressive improvements’ in 4G availability, download speeds: Opensignal
Mobile network experience in the Philippines has had “impressive improvements” since 2017 as Filipinos spent more time on 4G/LTE, according to the latest analysis by independent mobile analytics firm Opensignal. The analysis, which is available on Opensignal’s website, found that between the fourth quarter of 2017 and the second quarter of 2020, 4G Availability in…
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Bike-friendly parking at SM Supermalls
With more and more people turning to biking as a mode of transportation during the Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ), SM Supermalls has created bike parking facilities across its malls. With organized and secure parking zones designated solely for bicycles, SM hopes to make the riding experience safe and convenient for the growing number of…
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Nestlé Philippines shifts to paper straws in ready-to-drink products
Nestlé Philippines is switching from plastic to paper straws for its ready-to-drink (RTD) products – a move that will eliminate 130 metric tons of plastic straws by yearend. The move is the first of its kind and scale in the country. The shift is part of its global commitment to make 100 percent of its…
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Megaworld grows office business even during pandemic
Office rental income growth of 10% helped cushion pandemic impact even as H1 profits registered 34% drop Megaworld, the country’s leading developer of integrated urban townships, posted a 34% drop in its net income during the first half of the year, from P8.9-billion to P5.9-billion. Consolidated revenues for the first six months declined by 25%…
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Megaworld creates unit for digital technology investments
Andrew Tan-led property giant Megaworld is creating a wholly-owned subsidiary that will spearhead the company’s investments and ventures into digital innovations and technology as it takes advantage of opportunities brought about by changes in consumer behaviors and lifestyles in this digital age. AGILE Digital Ventures is Megaworld’s digital investment arm that will engage in investing…
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10 fun areas to dine in at SM
Who says social distancing while eating out can’t be fun? As dine-in services resume in the new normal, SM malls nationwide are offering a new and safer dining experience for shoppers who want to satisfy their cravings and have a good time with family and friends. As part of its #DineInSM campaign, SM malls have…
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GrabCar resumes operation in Cebu City, Talisay
Following the recent announcement of the government placing Cebu City under GCQ, GrabCar will resume its services in Cebu City and Talisay City to provide safe and reliable mobility solutions for its commuting public and help Cebu safely reopen its economy. To further Grab’s commitment of helping the Cebuano economy, for the first two weeks…
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Technology enables disaster resilience in communities
The new normal posed by COVID-19 has fast-tracked the adoption by local government units and organizations of technology-based programs to keep people informed and help students resume their studies despite the pandemic. Nagiel Banacia, Officer-in-Charge of the Lapu-Lapu City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office, has been at the front and center of the ongoing health…
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Smart 5G goes live
5G handsets available, 5G coverage in key CBDs Starting July 30th, the 5G mobile phone network of Smart Communications is going live as a commercial service. In this initial phase of its commercial deployment, Smart Signature, Infinity and other Smart postpaid subscribers will be able to enjoy the super-fast data service of Smart 5G in…
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PH among countries with most improved Video Experience: Opensignal
With most Filipinos staying at home during the community quarantine amid COVID-19, veteran chef Rose Marie Lim of Cebu’s Caro and Marie, one of the country’s longest-running baking and culinary schools, turned to video to stay connected with cooking and baking aficionados both here and abroad. Through a cooking and baking video series on Facebook,…
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Toyota launches 2020 update of Toyota Vios
Sporting an improved modern design that debuts in the Philippines, leading car manufacturer Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has unveiled the 2020 update of its best-selling, locally made passenger car – the Toyota Vios. The New Vios comes at the forefront of TMP’s drive to lead the resurgence of the local auto industry by responding to…
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Google Philippines celebrates Dolphy’s 92nd birthday with doodle
Today, Google Philippines celebrates the 92nd birthday of the comedian, actor, producer, and philanthropist Rodolfo “Dolphy” Quizon with a doodle. This illustrates the country’s King of Comedy whose charm and humor warmed hearts and made him a household name among millions of Filipinos. Born on this day in 1928 in Manila, Dolphy’s interest with the…
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SSS members can now receive claims, benefits via PayMaya
Social Security System (SSS) members can now safely and conveniently claim proceeds from their SSS benefits without leaving their homes by enrolling their PayMaya accounts as their default disbursement option in their My.SSS online portal. SSS members only need to enroll their PayMaya accounts through the My.SSS member portal (http://member.sss.gov.ph) by entering their PayMaya-registered mobile…