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  • Contactless transactions made easier with BTI Payments

    For more than a year and half now, the pandemic has caused a seemingly permanent shift to the mindset of people. The fear of contacting the dreaded virus gripping the whole world has fast-tracked the full digitalization of services in the country. No longer are people physically going to a bank or a payment center, […] More

  • A2Z expands reach, aims to conquer the Eastern side of the Philippines!

    Good news for A2Z and ABS-CBN viewers! Just recently, Zoe Network has forged a partnership that aims to extend its reach over the eastern side of the Philippines, especially to Tacloban. Through Philippine Collective Media Corporation (PCMC), A2Z’s shows, which include Kapamilya programs, will soon become available in Leyte, Biliran, Southern Leyte, West Samar, Eastern […] More

  • UnionBank partners with Connected Women to empower Filipino Women through AI

    Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) recently partnered with Connected Women, a social impact startup that helps Filipino women find online careers, to develop Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions contextualized for the Philippine audience. Connected Women helps Filipinas reach their goals by extending access to training and job opportunities through entrepreneurship, freelancing, and remote work. Now […] More

  • Groundbreaking Marketing University Upskills NutriAsia’s Organization

    In line with its commitment to invest in and further hone the people driving its success, NutriAsia, the Philippines’ leading manufacturer and distributor of condiments and sauces, has launched its first Marketing master course, the NutriAsia Marketing University (NMU). Anchored on NutriAsia’s core value of excellence, the NMU is a bespoke program developed in partnership […] More

  • Base Bahay Builds Better Homes–with Bamboo

    As the Philippines’ infrastructure industry continues to turn to sustainable solutions, one humble building material remains underutilized: bamboo. And with September as World Bamboo Month, a pioneer in bamboo construction renews its call for architects, engineers, and developers to reconsider this highly resilient and locally available raw material to create “a better future today.” “By […] More

  • Converge stocks to be traded OTC in US financial markets via unsponsored ADRs

    Leading Philippine internet provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. (PSE: CNVRG) will soon be traded over-the-counter in the US financial markets in the form of unsponsored American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) registered with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). An ADR is a negotiable security that represents securities of a foreign company and allows that company’s […] More

  • After A2Z and TV5, ABS-CBN to collaborate next with Beam?

    ABS-CBN may have a new partner soon–now that video lessons made by the Kapamilya Knowledge Channel Foundation will soon get aired on the Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) channels of Beam. As part of the Network’s support for the upcoming school year, intending to provide educational content for students from Kinder to Grade 10 and of the […] More

  • Globe’s GB to Points promo is back for 917 #GDayEveryday celebration

    In line with Globe’s celebration of its 917 Day, Globe and TM customers once again have the option to convert their unused data to Globe Rewards points from September 15 to 30, 2021. 917 is Globe’s original and iconic prefix. Celebrated every September 17, this year’s festivities are focused on making its customers experience a […] More

  • Epson Global Survey reveals startling climate reality deficit

    The Southeast Asia (SEA) region is facing a potentially damaging gap between climate reality and people’s understanding of its catastrophic effects, according to the results of its Climate Reality Barometer from global technology leader, Epson. The survey captures global experiences and perceptions of climate change from 15,264 consumers across Asia, Europe, North America and South […] More

  • Martin Romualdez’s PRTV Tacloban to air ABS-CBN shows?

    ABS-CBN has allowed the Romualdez-owned media company Prime Media Holdings (PRIM) to air selected Kapamilya shows? Based on the announcement made via facebook post on September 13, the Tacloban-based station owned by Ferdinand Martin Romualdez will air Kapamilya shows such as Hoy, Love You, Huwag Kang Mangamba, Marry Me Marry You, La Vida Lena, FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano, and It’s Showtime, with […] More

  • Ogilvy’s Rory Sutherland to speak on behavioral science at IMMAP DigiCon 2021

    Ogilvy UK Vice Chairman and Founder of the Ogilvy Behavioral Science practice Rory Sutherland is set to speak on “BS” (that’s Behavioral Science) at this year’s IMMAP DigiCon 2021, themed “Digital is the New Pop,” which will be held virtually from October 11-15, 2021. (Register today at https://www.digicon.com.ph/) Ogilvy’s Behavioral Science Practice creatively applies the […] More

  • Outsourcing Industry is cautiously optimistic of the future, urges Meralco Support for WFH Strategy

    De-risking strategies of global companies amid the COVID-19 pandemic can bolster the growth of the Philippine IT and Business Process Management (IT-BPM) industry, with total headcount potentially exceeding the end-2022 forecast of 1.43 million direct jobs. Rey Untal, President and Chief Executive Officer of the IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP)*, told […] More

  • UK needs 90,000 registered nurses and healthcare workers

    The United Kingdom is in need of Filipino registered nurses and healthcare workers to fill tens of thousands of vacancies in the country’s National Health Services (NHS), a shortage which has been exacerbated by the global pandemic. The government has a target of deploying 90,000 new nurses in the UK by the year 2024-2025 so […] More

  • Bayad and SquidPay’s partnership drives fintech services to the mass market

    Rising payment solutions provider, SquidPay, taps Bayad, the country’s trusted brand and authority in payments, to boost its bills payment capability and enhance the experience of SquidPay mobile app users. Launched in May 2020, SquidPay is known for offering advanced end-to-end instantaneous electronic payments and collections with stored value cards, QR codes, and mobile applications […] More