Sun Life donates P40M to promote healthier lives through basketball for marginalized youth across Asia. Various communities in the Philippines, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam will soon get to enjoy revitalized basketball courts and basketball training programs as Sun Life donates PHP 40 million to promote healthier lives among marginalized youth across Asia.… Continue reading Sun Life Donates P40M to Promote Healthier Lives Through Basketball
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GCash and Fuse Lending Introduces Sakto Loans
GCash Sakto Loans: Financial super app GCash, together with Fuse Lending Inc., introduces GCash Sakto Loans, a nano loan offer that enables GCash users to easily borrow small amounts as ‘pambale,’ as it seeks to provide more Filipinos with access to fair, easy and inclusive loan options without the need for bureaucratic paperwork. A GCash… Continue reading GCash and Fuse Lending Introduces Sakto Loans
PH Braces for El Niño
PH Braces for El Niño: An article by the Philippine News Agency (PNA) shares that the local government recently convened with representatives of water utilities to discuss measures in preparing for drought, expected to happen this month of June. Local Response According to Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas, the drought is expected to reduce the… Continue reading PH Braces for El Niño
Tuberculosis in the Philippines
Tuberculosis in the Philippines: The World Health Organization (WHO) defines tuberculosis as a disease caused by bacteria, particularly mycobacterium tuberculosis, and most often affects the lungs. It is said to be contagious and affects about a quarter of the global population. WHO also bared that the disease claimed 1.6 million lives in 2021 and is… Continue reading Tuberculosis in the Philippines
A Tribute to the Philippine Jeepney
A Tribute to the Philippine Jeepney: Adobo Magazine called the Filipino jeepney the 'king of the road'. Culture Trip cited it as a 'national symbol'. Now facing an impending phaseout, let us look back on the Filipino jeepney and how it has embedded itself into the country's culture and identity. Background and History Jeepneys have… Continue reading A Tribute to the Philippine Jeepney
How to Register SIM Card in the Philippines
How to Register SIM Card in the Philippines: The SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) Registration Act, specifically Republic Act No. 11934, was signed into law last October 10 and mandates the registration of SIM Cards. The law takes effect today, December 27. In an article by the Inquirer, Officer in Charge of the Office of the… Continue reading How to Register SIM Card in the Philippines
Pamaskong Handog 2022: SM, BDO Treat Families of OFWs
Pamaskong Handog 2022: SM Supermalls and BDO are once again bringing a one-of-a-kind, fun Christmas celebration to overseas Filipinos and their families with Pamaskong Handog events happening in SM City Santa Rosa on December 3, SM City Iloilo on December 10, and SM CDO Downtown Premiere on December 17 at 2P M. Massive prizes, entertainment,… Continue reading Pamaskong Handog 2022: SM, BDO Treat Families of OFWs
Detect and Respond: Decode 2022 Calls on Industry
Detect and Respond: Decode 2022 - Leading cybersecurity company Trend Micro will be holding its annual cybersecurity conference titled Decode 2022: Detect & Respond this November 28 and 29, 2022. On this year’s two-day virtual event, Trend Micro will bring together the best cybersecurity professionals and experts to discuss industry trends, case studies, and security… Continue reading Detect and Respond: Decode 2022 Calls on Industry
CyberSecurity Trends, Threats, and Attacks 2022
CyberSecurity 2022: Experts reveal that, worldwide, the average time spent online (in nine quarters from 2020 to 2022) is 417 minutes per day, a whopping six hours and 57 minutes (Oberloo). The same update also bares that South Africa has the highest time spent online at 607 minutes a day (10 hours and seven minutes),… Continue reading CyberSecurity Trends, Threats, and Attacks 2022
Building a Democratic Coalition Against Disinformation
Building a Democratic Coalition Against Disinformation: The Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats (CALD), a network of liberal and democratic political parties in Asia, in cooperation with the Liberal Party (LP) of the Philippines and the Center for Liberalism and Democracy (CLD), with the support of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF), held its… Continue reading Building a Democratic Coalition Against Disinformation
Price Hike Versus Minimum Wage
Price Hike Versus Minimum Wage: As of writing, the local currency has plummeted to an all-time low. The exchange rate (PHP to USD) is now at P58 (as of September 21). The price of fuel has also been unstable this year. As of January 2022, the average price of gasoline was at P62.10/L and diesel… Continue reading Price Hike Versus Minimum Wage
Drilon: “Embark on PPPs, Emulate Iloilo City”
Drilon: "Embark on PPPs, Emulate Iloilo City" - Former Senator Franklin M. Drilon echoed the call of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. for local government units (LGUs) to engage in public-private partnership (PPP) to pursue their developmental goals citing as an example the recent partnership between the Iloilo City government and SM Prime Holdings, Inc.… Continue reading Drilon: “Embark on PPPs, Emulate Iloilo City”
Palawan Pawnshop Group Launches PalawanPay
Palawan Pawnshop Group Launches Palawan Pay: Palawan Pawnshop Group, the country’s largest network of pawnshops and money transfers, is the No. 1 remittance & Pawnshop company in the Philippines. Beyond being a trusted household brand, it has democratized the financial sector with its uncomplicated and hassle-free services including pawnbroking and remittances. Thanks to Palawan Pawnshop’s… Continue reading Palawan Pawnshop Group Launches PalawanPay
President BongBong Marcos First SONA: A Summary
President Bongbong Marcos SONA: Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Romualdez Marcos, Jr., 17th President of the Republic of the Philippines' 2022 State of the Nation Address at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City. On Economy Sound fiscal management Increase revenue and productivity PH as 'investment destination' eyed. Imposition of tax to digital goods mentioned. Tax system to be… Continue reading President BongBong Marcos First SONA: A Summary
What was Masagana 99? And What is Masagana 150?
What was Masagana 99? And What is Masagana 150? News has been circulating that the Department of Agriculture, headed by President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ R. Marcos Jr., is eyeing the implementation of ‘Masagana 150’, a program that intends to harvest 150 cavans of rice per hectare of land. It is believed to be similar to Masagana… Continue reading What was Masagana 99? And What is Masagana 150?
Sun Life Maintains Positive Outlook for Remainder of 2022
Sun Life Maintains Positive Outlook for Remainder of 2022: Amid the headwinds being experienced by the local and global economies, Sun Life Investment Management and Trust Corporation (SLIMTC) continues to maintain a positive outlook for the Philippines. This was the tone set by SLIMTC President and Chief Investment Officer Michael Enriquez during a recent media… Continue reading Sun Life Maintains Positive Outlook for Remainder of 2022
PalawanPay: Send to Palawan Branch Feature
PalawanPay Send to Palawan Branch Feature: Thanks to Palawan Pawnshop Group’s (PPG) PalawanPay app and the Palawan Express Pera Padala (PEPP) network nationwide, Filipinos can now send and receive remittances anytime anywhere, especially in times of crisis when there’s limited mobility or a crisis going on. Sending and receiving money, paying bills and doing financial… Continue reading PalawanPay: Send to Palawan Branch Feature
DHL Express Opens New Service Points to Address Surge in Shipping Demands
DHL Express Opens New Service Points to Address Surge in Shipping Demands: Customers now have more options to ship parcels and documents with newly added service points in Cagayan de Oro, and Greater Manila Area. DHL Express, the world's leading international express service provider, recently opened twelve new service points in Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite,… Continue reading DHL Express Opens New Service Points to Address Surge in Shipping Demands
Prizes in PalawanPay’s Register, Cash-in, and Win promo
Prizes in PalawanPay’s Register Cash-in and Win promo: Get the chance to win exciting cash prizes, including PalawanPay credits, the latest iPhones and Android phones, and even motorcycles, when you register and cash-in in the PalawanPay app! PalawanPay recently launched its promo for loyal customers in the Visayas, Mindanao and Palawan called “Register, Cash-in &… Continue reading Prizes in PalawanPay’s Register, Cash-in, and Win promo
PalawanPay Records 1M New Users in Just 2 Months
PalawanPay Records 1M New Users in Just 2 Months: Reaching one (1) million downloads on the App Store and Google Play Store in two months is an astonishing achievement, and this is exactly what PalawanPay has attained since its launch on April 2, 2022. And that’s only in the Visayas, Mindanao, and Palawan regions, where… Continue reading PalawanPay Records 1M New Users in Just 2 Months