PLDT, Smart support first gov’t eSports tournament
PLDT and its wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) are supporting the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)’s celebration of National ICT Month this June by providing high-speed connectivity support for its events. Among the highlights of this celebration is the first-ever national government-organized...
Building a safer world with Kaspersky: The company unveils new branding and visual identity
For more than two decades, Kaspersky Lab has been offering the best security solutions to customers in pursuit of its mission to save the world. As the world has become more digitized and globalized, we have moved beyond the anti-virus laboratory to become a technology...
6 Reasons Why it is Wise to Open a Bank Account
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) recently released the “State of Financial Inclusion in the Philippines” report which revealed that the number of deposit accounts in the country has increased by 6.8 percent to 57.1 million in 2017 from 53.5 million in 2016. The report...
Filipino parents urged to be vigilant of children’s internet use as online threats against PH homes rise
Kaspersky strongly advises Filipino parents to keep a closer eye on their children’s online activities on the heels of soaring web threats the company has been monitoring in the country. From its latest data, the cybersecurity company confirmed that 82.46% of web threats from January...
New Mobile Game: Mobile Legends Adventure available soon in the Philippines
Moonton, the game developer behind the massively popular game Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, is coming out with a sequel called Mobile Legends: Adventure which is sure to get ML enthusiasts and fans of casual games excited. Mobile Legends: Adventure (MLA) is a unique idle strategy...
PLDT Global, ATLAS keep family relationships stronger with Free Bee
PLDT Global (PGC) and ATLAS Express Padala (ATLAS) are offering Filipinos in the U.S. and Canada more ways to connect with their loved ones back home through the PLDT subsidiary’s mobile app, Free Bee. A VoIP solution available in over 180 countries, Free Bee is...
Accenture Wins Back-to-Back Awards from Industry, Government
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has received back-to-back recognition from industry and government officials for its efforts in developing and supporting its workforce and for its commitment to the environment. After being named the Best Employer of the Year in March at the annual International ICT Awards...
Makati Medical Center celebrates Golden Anniversary
Celebrating 50 golden years of providing world-class healthcare, Makati Medical Center continues its legacy through transformative healthcare throughout the years. A top hospital in the Philippines, MakatiMed started from a dream of a small group of doctors to cater to the health needs of patients...
Smart pays tribute to load retailers all over PH
PLDT wireless unit Smart Communications is paying tribute anew to its million-strong network of load sellers all over the Philippines through its annual nationwide retailers’ convention. On its fifth year, the Smart Ka-Partner Rewards retailers convention will be held in various parts of the country...
Does my child have an eye problem?
Determining whether a child may have an eye problem can be a bit challenging. Unlike adults, children may not necessarily know what the normal visual baseline is, and hence are less likely to complain. Most teens and some older children may be able to express...
Internet speeds in Manila at par with SE Asian neighbors
The Philippine capital Manila posted mid-range scores in Internet speed compared to its Southeast Asian neighbors, according to the latest OpenSignal report. But the picture is even brighter if the performance of Smart Communications is taken into account. According to the report, Manila posted a...
StackTrek: Bringing Equality in Programming Education and Employment
The Philippines is the world’s number two IT outsourcing destination, yet a majority of programming students are not “hireable” in tech jobs. Serial entrepreneur Billy Yuen saw this gap and formulated a solution: a way to bring equal opportunities in tech education and employment, and...
Independence Day for Filipino Entrepreneurs: DTI partners with tax startup Taxumo to free Filipino MSMEs from Business Registration & Tax Filing Woes
DTI has partnered with Taxumo, pioneering and multi-awarded online business registration and tax assistance platform.
Improved connectivity a boon to Borongan online sellers, journalists
Daisy Amor Belizar still remembers a time when she had to haul around several different pieces of equipment as a field reporter for Radyo Pilipinas in Borongan, Eastern Samar. “I’ve been doing this for two decades already, and in the past, I used to bring...
Smart lends tech support to Church heritage conservation
In one of the centuries-old stone churches in Cebu, the parish priest once had the images of the Virgin Mary and three archangels repainted in the same color as the retablo where they were enshrined, gold. The elaborately carved wooden structure with sculptures that served...
Lenovo talks digital transformation success for public, private orgs
Lenovo is urging leaders to focus on the three core aspects of workspace, workculture, and workforce for a smooth and hassle-free transition.
GCash Celebrates Privacy Awareness Week
Mynt (Globe Fintech Innovations, Inc.) emphasizes transparency, two-way responsibility in data protection.
Epson Precision (Philippines) Inc. receives PEZA Outstanding Environmental Performance Award
Epson Precision (Philippines) Inc. (EPPI) received its 3rd PEZA Outstanding Environmental Performance award for its sustained environmental compliance and innovative systems for the period of 3 years (2016-2018). EPPI’s winning initiatives include an environmental education drive for high school students and employee engagement activities such...
PORTZO Brings Operational Efficiency to Philippine Healthcare Facilities – PORTZO Healthcare Solution Solves Hospital Logistics Problem, Reduces Operational Cost and Improves Efficiency
The healthcare industry by its nature requires the latest systems to maximize efficiency and promote patient welfare. An often over looked function is that provided by porters or nurses’ aides who ferry patients, equipment, records and the like all over the hospital premises 24 hours...
Taiwan ushers in the future of ‘smart healthcare’
Imagine hospital beds so intuitive that they can track both a patient’s vital signs and sleeping patterns? What about robot-assisted surgery when the doctor and patient are miles apart? These scenes may soon be reality as the automation technology is gradually revolutionizing healthcare through to...