GCash innovations foster growth of Philippines’ gig economy
With its 20 million users composed mostly of young, working Filipinos, GCash has tailored its mobile financial platform to fuel the growth of the country’s…
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Tap social media, digital tools to grow your business, Facebook tells Cebu companies
Businesses that embrace technology and social media grow at incredible rates, according to an official of Facebook Philippines. With platforms like Facebook, there has never…
Miss Universe Catriona Gray is the face of the new Smart Signature Plans
Catriona Gray’s journey to the Miss Universe crown is an inspiring story of a woman who has reimagined herself to win the most coveted beauty…
VECO inaugurates upgraded Consolacion substation
To meet the demands of growing residential developments and the vigorous economy in the northern part of its franchise area, the Visayan Electric Company, Inc….
Coding the future of payments: GCash breaches 50k QR merchant mark
The use of QR for mobile digital payments is very popular in various emerging and developed economies. In China, for example, mobile digital payments account…
Accenture Named Best Employer of the Year at International ICT Awards Philippines
Accenture has, for the third time, been named “Best Employer of the Year” at the annual International ICT Awards Philippines, recognized for its industry-leading initiatives…
Restaurant, gym and yoga centers, other lifestyle outlets planned for Axis in Vibo Place
Shared office spaces and more units for lifestyle outlets are just some of the new and exciting developments at Axis Entertainment Avenue on Vibo Place….
The Abaca Group plans expansion while keeping quality of products
Amid baking challenges and overcoming the perception of being expensive, The Abaca Group has managed to achieve healthy growth—starting out in 2006 with a boutique…
Cebu Pacific starts Cebu-Shanghai route by April 15, offers 1 peso promo base fare
CEBU Pacific Air has opened a new international route to Shanghai from Cebu, offering promo base fare of 1 peso until the end of the…
Lite Ferries launches bigger ship for Cebu City-Ormoc City route
A new and faster roll-on roll-off or RORO passenger ship will service the Cebu City to Ormoc City route starting Monday, March 25. M/v Lite…
Xiaomi launches stunning Redmi Note 7 in the Philippines
Xiaomi recently launched Redmi Note 7, the latest smartphone in the highly popular Redmi Note series. Redmi Note 7 continues the series’ tradition of featuring…
TOA Global opens in Cebu, seeks accounting professionals
A large number of accounting firms in Australia, New Zealand and the United States are looking to hire accountants, bookkeepers, finance professionals and other support…
Professionals in Philippines have better work-life balance than those in Singapore, Malaysia: study
Filipinos have some of the best experiences of work-life balance in Southeast Asia, according to a new study by recruitment portal Monster.com. Nearly two thirds…
POSIBLE brings digital payments, financial tech to neighborhoods
Rather than drive to a mall and get stuck in traffic to pay your VECO dues, you can soon just go to your nearest sari-sari…
If everyone has gone digital, how do you stand out? Accenture report points way
Digital is no longer a differentiator for enterprises but “the price of admission to do business,” a top official of a global technology company said…
Megaworld to further expand lifestyle malls footprint this year
Property giant Megaworld is expanding its commercial retail portfolio this year, with the opening of 11 commercial properties across its townships all over the country….
Cebu-Cordova bridge done by 2021; CCLEC signs P19B loan agreement
The Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX) is on track to be finished by mid-2021 and will transform the economy and social landscape of Cebu, according to…
Toyota introduces entry-level, top-quality Vios XE sedan
The Toyota Vios is the best-selling subcompact sedan in the Philippines. With the recent introduction of the Vios XE, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) further strengthens…
Co-working facility Workplace Cafe opens new branch in Banawa
Sturdy desks, comfy seats, high-speed fiber internet, soft music, warm lights, abundance of power outlets, plus good food and coffee, the WorkPlace Cafe in Banawa,…
Bo’s Coffee turns Capitol branch into tribute store
Bo’s Coffee, a brand known for its promotion of Filipino coffee, has opened its first tribute store in its hometown in Cebu. A tribute store,…