Schneider Electric offers Filipinos a new tool to combat power outages
With the summer season in full swing in the Philippines, temperatures are soaring and so is the demand for power to keep homes and businesses cool. But with the power outages frequently experienced across Metro and Mega Manila these days, more homes and businesses are...
The next OPM star could be singing along the LRT tracks
Reality competitions on TV? Singing contests? Talent shows? If you’re looking for the next big OPM star, you won’t have to look everywhere or very far-try the LRT-1 on a weekend and you could discover an act that’s totally fresh and unexpected. Say, for example:...
The State of Online Taxation (eTSPs) IN THE PHILIPPINES: Data Shows Filipino Freelancers As Major Taxpayers, with Millions of Pesos Paid
Taxumo, the Philippines’ pioneering online web-based tax filing and payment platform, reports that it has processed PHP 7.8 Million worth of tax filings to date since its launch in December 2016, primarily from Filipino freelancers. Sourcing from data collected Taxumo’s userbase, 55% of the total...
Power rates down despite rise in spot market prices
Meralco announced that power rates decreased by Php 0.27 per kilowatthour (kWh) this month for a typical household. For residential customers consuming 200 kWh per month, Meralco customers will enjoy a reduction of Php 55 in their electricity bills. Meralco Public Information Office Head Joe...
PLDT Global expands partnership with international tech platforms DT One and CTL
PLDT Global Corporation (PLDT Global) has expanded its partnership with CommuniGate Technologies Limited (CTL) and DT One to provide overseas Filipinos more convenience and connectivity while they travel and work in other countries. “PLDT Global continues to provide Filipinos overseas strong connectivity via SMS, voice,...
Here are the movies and series you need to watch this summer
It’s summertime once again, and we know you want to spend the blazing hot season the way you want to, whether it’s hitting the water on the beach or in the pool or staying in your airconditioned room and watching all the movies and series...
Vivo Y17 smartphone boasts of premium features
In recent months, Vivo has aggressively launched its flagship midrange handsets that boast of premium features. Today, some of those high-end features have found their way into the global smartphone manufacturer’s entry-level devices such as the Vivo Y17. Available for just PHP 12,990, the Vivo...
Smart reimagines postpaid experience with new Signature Plans
PLDT mobile services arm Smart Communications is ushering in a reimagined postpaid experience that puts customers first as it launches the new Signature Plans. Designed for goal slayers who need a postpaid plan that can keep up with their fast-paced lifestyle, Smart Signature shatters the...
Bayad Center App, The Next Generation Payment App
Filipinos can now pay over 1,000 types of bills and perform other financial transactions practically anywhere using the new version of the Bayad Center App. Bayad Center, in partnership with leading software solutions firm, MultiSys, recently launched the payment app in a bid to make...
Video and mobile games boost Smart’s data usage and revenues
PLDT Inc.’s resurgent mobile business posted record revenue growth in the first quarter of 2019, riding on the growing appetite of its customers for online video and mobile games. Service revenues of its individual wireless business, which includes the consumer sales of its Smart, Sun...