Connectivity support for 22 Cebu City schools in ‘new normal’ PLDT wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. in partnership with the Department of Education-Cebu City Division has capped off its year-long school caravan at Ramon Duterte Memorial National High School (RDMNHS). RDMNHS holds the biggest population of students in Cebu City, and is among the 22…
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Xendit launches cardless installment option in the Philippines
Y Combinator-backed Xendit rolls out PayLater with BillEase, aims at cardless shoppers Xendit, the Indonesia-based financial technology company that provides payment solutions, and FDFC, the fintech company behind the Buy Now Pay Later app BillEase, announce today the launch of their joint PayLater solution to help merchants offer convenient, cardfree installments in the Philippines, where…
PLDT, DITO sign interconnection deal
The country’s largest integrated telecommunications company PLDT and telco newcomer DITO have recently entered into an agreement for the construction of a transmission facility that will serve as the point of interconnection for their subscribers. Under the agreement, PLDT will establish and manage the interconnection facility that will operate as the primary physical interface for…
P4,000 discount on best-selling realme devices up this Valentine’s Day
Squad can score up to 40 percent discount on select realme bundle promos from February 13 to 14 Roses are red, violets are blue, gift yourself and your loved one a smartphone and an AIoT device, too! realme Philippines, as part of its “Love, realme special,” is offering special discounted bundles for its squad from…
realme collaborates with Philippines’ top gaming influencers
The country’s no.1 smartphone brand signs an exclusive partnership with PH’s top gamers and shoutcasters realme, the no.1 smartphone brand in the Philippines, further cements its position in the local mobile gaming scene with the onboarding of the country’s top gamers, shoutcasters, and gaming influencers. realme Philippines welcomed Rumble Royale talents Ako si Dogie, Nexplay…
PayMaya empowers chat and online sellers with payment links, QR Ph
PayMaya has made it even easier for sellers in Viber, Messenger, Instagram, and other social media and chat apps to accept cashless payments through the Payment Links and QR Ph features of the PayMaya app. Sellers only need to generate a Request Money link or get their QR Ph code by going to the PayMaya…
Shopee shares 3 predictions for Philippine e-commerce market in 2021
There will be increased adoption of digital payments, growth in the logistics industry, and innovative retail strategies from brands and sellers The ongoing pandemic has brought about a broad, deep, and irreversible shift to online for businesses and consumers, a trend that will continue in the new normal. Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast…
Smart ramps up 5G rollout in Cebu
Mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), wireless arm of the country’s largest integrated telco PLDT, is accelerating the rollout of its 5G network across Cebu. Customers with Smart 5G-certified phones can now unlock the capabilities of Smart 5G’s superfast speeds, ultra-low latency, and higher efficiency in select areas in the cities of Cebu, Lapu-Lapu,…
PLDT-Smart expands capabilities to fight online sexual abuse of children
Poverty made worse by a pandemic is fueling the increase in online sexual abuse and exploitation of children or OSEAC, PLDT-Smart officials said in an online forum with journalists yesterday. The forum was held in time for today’s global celebration of Safer Internet Day. “With schools shut, the children have become dependent on the Internet,…
realme 6 Series price drops, starts at P8,990
realme shows more love for its squad with P3,000 price drop on its realme 6 and 6 Pro models There is no stopping realme Philippines from showing some love to its Filipino fans this Love Month. The leading smartphone brand in the country is permanently dropping the price of the realme 6 and 6 Pro…
True love, realme Valentine: Awesome couple deals, dinner date this love month
No squad member will be flying solo this love month as the country’s number 1 smartphone brand realme Philippines celebrates its love, realme Valentine’s Day special. realme Philippines has a lot of exciting activities, special promos, and awesome prizes in store for its fans and supporters this February.
Faith overcomes pandemic: Iloilo’s Dinagyang Festival revels in digital media era
Faith and devotion in the Santo Niño took center stage as Ilonggos celebrated Dinagyang Festival online from the comfort and safety of their homes amid the pandemic.
Over 40 municipalities in Leyte receive connectivity boost from PLDT-Smart
PLDT and Smart extended connectivity support to 43 municipalities in the Province of Leyte, providing PLDT Home WiFi and Smart Bro Pocket WiFi units. The distribution of LTE-A capable devices enables high-speed mobile access, as customers work and study from home in the new normal.
realme Philippines joins Shopee’s 2.2 cashback sale with exciting deals and promos
Squad can snag up to 25 percent discount on select realme products realme Philippines, the country’s number 1 smartphone brand, offers another wave of exciting deals and promos for its Filipino squad this February at Shopee’s 2.2 Cashback Sale happening on February 2.
With over 200K touchpoints, PayMaya enables cashless for all Filipinos
Digital financial services leader PayMaya is leading the charge toward financial inclusion as it expands its footprint to reach over 200,000 touchpoints nationwide, the largest network in the country to date. Filipinos can easily pay, add money, cash out, or remit using their PayMaya accounts through these accessible touchpoints that include convenience stores, retail merchants,…
Smart’s high-speed internet in historic island town
Limasawa, an island whose historical significance dates back five centuries, has entered the age of high-speed internet with the recent launch of Smart Communications, Inc.’s LTE network there. This comes months ahead of the start of the yearlong celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Christianization of the Philippines.
realme kickstarts 2021 with the best deals of the month
Young Filipinos ready to join the realme squad can score up to P3,000 off in discounts this January With all the challenges Filipinos needed to triumph over in 2020, the hope for a New Year of new beginnings and renewed fighting spirit is shared by many. realme, the number one smartphone brand in the Philippines,…
Trend Micro to elevate cybersecurity in the country through conference, training
With the ongoing health crisis, businesses are abruptly shifting their setups by applying work-from-home (WFH) schemes and going digital with their processes. As corporations and enterprises around the country go online as a response to the lockdown measures, the line that separates work from private lives gets blurred.
realme starts 2021 with multiple awards worldwide
Fastest-growing smartphone brand attributes local and international success to value and quality of its globally-recognized products The previous year is one to remember for realme as it scored local and international awards for its quality products and business milestones. realme’s success in 2020 showcased real strength across all business silos thereby exceeding industry expectations.
Infinix unveils sleek, fast, and long-lasting Note 8 in the Philippines
Infinix, the premium online-driven smartphone brand, recently launched Note 8 in the Philippines. Targeted at the mid-to-high end market segment, the brand’s new flagship model comes with a high-performance MediaTek Helio G80 processor, an immersive 6.95” screen, a large dual front camera, 64MP Ultra HD 6 cameras, and a massive fast-charging 5200mAh battery.