PLDT, Smart first to restore in worst-hit areas, lead reconnecting Surigao, Palawan, Siargao
PLDT and wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) have reconnected the municipality of Dapa in Siargao as it fired up communication equipment near the Surigao del Norte Provincial Capitol sub-office and re-established communication in nearby communities, making Smart the first mobile service provider to restore voice calls and text messages in the area.
YouTube expands topical information panels in the Philippines
As part of its continued efforts to help fight misinformation and bring greater transparency and context for content on the platform, YouTube today announced the expansion of its information panel giving topical context in the Philippines.
New Dell Latitude Rugged: Extreme laptops for extreme jobs
Dell Technologies introduced its newest commercial mobile PC line designed and tested to withstand some of the harshest and most demanding environments. The Dell Latitude 5430 Rugged, a 5G-capable 14” semi-rugged laptop; and the Dell Latitude 7330, a 5G-capable 13” fully-rugged laptop, are ideal for field professionals such as first responders, manufacturing workers, or military […]
Linksys’ newest device, Atlas Pro 6, launches in Philippines
Globe At Home is first telco in Asia to offer Linksys’ newest WiFi 6 mesh system Globe At Home has announced that it has partnered with Linksys, a global leader in home and business WiFi solutions, to give Filipinos the chance to be one of the first in Asia to enjoy the benefits of owning […]
Accenture, Microsoft expand Project Amplify to support 33 startups, social enterprises across Asia Pacific
Collaboration advances both companies’ commitment to UN Sustainable Development Goals, providing startups with access to emerging technology, expertise and innovation capabilities
Home, Enterprise underpin record revenues for PLDT
PLDT logged ₱46 billion in consolidated service revenues in the third quarter of 2021, an all-time high record. EBITDA for the quarter was at ₱24.5 billion, also a record high, company officials said in an online press briefing on Thursday, November 4. Strong performances by Home and Enterprise underpinned the robust earnings by PLDT, which […]
PLDT fibers up 30% faster than rival; reliable speeds benefiting more homes
PLDT Home added new fiber customers faster than other providers in the first half of the year, outpacing its nearest competitor by 30%, sustaining its lead in the fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) space. With 1.8 million PLDT fiber subscribers as of June, almost six out of every 10 fibered up homes in the Philippines are with PLDT, […]
Smart rolls out mobile number portability
Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has launched its Mobile Number Portability (MNP) capability starting today, Sept. 30, enabling customers to switch to Smart without having to change their numbers.
Empowering Filipino youth with informed educational and career paths through Edukasyon.ph’s innovative platform
Edukasyon.ph, the largest education tech platform in the Philippines and one of the finalists in the 2020 Emerge X Startup Competition, is partnering with Microsoft to accelerate growth in the education ecosystem, enabling more Filipinos to achieve their education and career goals.
Voyager’s PayMaya secures digital bank license from BSP
Voyager Innovations (Voyager), through its financial technology arm PayMaya Philippines (PayMaya), announced that it had obtained the approval of the Monetary Board of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to establish a digital bank. To be known as Maya Bank, the digital bank will leverage PayMaya’s successful track record of being at the forefront of […]
GCash assures safeguards against using platform for vote-buying
In light of the recent news articles citing the possibility of GCash as a platform for vote-buying, the leading e-wallet app would like to inform the public that it will not condone nor tolerate such illegal acts by any political figure for the upcoming 2022 local and national polls.
Over 3,500 units sold in an hour: realme caps off Global Fan Fest celebration
The country’s no. 1 smartphone brand realme achieved record-breaking success during its biggest ever Shopee sale on August 26-28. The country’s number 1 smartphone brand as of Q2 2021 is on a roll with its successful sales performance during its recently concluded Shopee Super Brand Day Sale on August 26 to 28.
3 Filipino startups selected for QBO Innovation Hub’s inaugural accelerator program in partnership with Microsoft
Support program is designed to scale and accelerate the growth of promising enterprise-focused Philippine startups QBO Innovation Hub and Microsoft announce the three startups selected to participate in the “AQELERATION: B2B Startups Disrupting Industries” program:
Converge introduces industry-pioneering ICT solutions to business enterprises in Cebu
After the successful launch of its high-speed fiber broadband service in Cebu last June, Converge ICT Solutions Inc., introduces its innovative solutions to empower and support small and medium-sized businesses, corporations, and large enterprises, spanning multiple industries.
Virtual YouTube FanFest Philippines returns on August 27-29
The virtual edition of YouTube FanFest (YTFF) returns for its second year in the Philippines, presented by Globe and All Things Hair PH by Unilever. The online event will be divided into three episodes streaming live from August 27 to 29 at 6:00 PM PHT on the YouTube FanFest channel, featuring creators from Cebu and […]
Smart provides connectivity support for Mandaue City mobile vaccination
PLDT’s wireless arm, Smart Communications Inc. turned over Prepaid Home WiFi devices with load allocation to the local government of Mandaue City to provide fast and reliable connectivity for the rollout of its mobile vaccination clinic. PLDT and Smart booths, which offer generous discounts for products, have also been set up in the nearby barangays […]
realme Fan Fest celebration continues with RMC Grand Finals; Zack Tabudlo to headline half-time show
Mark your calendars as the country’s no. 1 smartphone brand gears up for its biggest Mobile Legends tournament on August 26!
PH’s no. 1 smartphone brand realme celebrates Dare To Be You Global Fan Fest this month
realme rolls out an incredible lineup of events, promos, and other surprises this August to thank its Filipino fans for their continuous support The realme Squad is in for an amazing treat as the country’s no. 1 smartphone for Q1 and Q2 2021 continues its highly anticipated Global Fan Fest celebration this whole month of […]
Say goodbye to falling in line as GCash expands to 600 billers nationwide
The time to be rushing to fall in line and waiting to be able to pay your bill is now behind us. GCash, the country’s leading mobile wallet, has made it possible for its users to easily pay online in just a few taps through their mobile devices. Even better, GCash has now expanded its […]
mWell rolls out 1st nationwide virtual medical mission
Better healthcare access for Filipinos becomes a reality as mWell, the country’s first fully integrated health & wellness mobile app by Metro Pacific Health Tech, makes history with the first and largest nationwide virtual medical mission in the Philippines – the National mWellness Day.
