The global pandemic has been a catalyst for digital transformation as there was a steep rise in the usage of consumer applications from social media to video streaming, gaming, e-commerce, online learning, and telehealth, among others.
Shopee Extends Help to Lola Who Accidentally Burned Her ₱14,000 Life Savings
Lola Honorata Gahis, a 95-year-old woman from Nueva Ecija, recently went viral for accidentally burning her life savings worth P14,000 as she was cooking rice. Shopee partnered with several brands on Shopee Mall to provide kitchen appliances for Lola Honorata to help her cook her daily meals safely despite losing her savings.
AXA, ECCP tie up to help Filipinos become more responsible investors
AXA, together with the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP), will mount a series of webinars from June to July this year to help local investors integrate sustainable practices within their investment strategies to promote a more responsible way of growing and protecting their wealth.
Gracenote releases “City of Vulnerability” from “Small World” album
Filipino pop rock band Gracenote released their song “City of Vulnerability” last May 28, 2021. This song is part of their 15-track album “Small World” released on February 29, 2020. The album presents a new kind of music Gracenote wants to offer to their listeners with each track signifying a journey.
WORLD BICYCLE DAY AT SM
In celebration of World Bicycle Day on June 3, bike enthusiasts and advocates got together at the iconic SM Mall of Asia globe to highlight the bicycle as a simple, affordable, reliable, and sustainable means of transportation.
Ajinomoto launches Virtual Experience: Be More where students and homemakers can learn about food safety, sustainability, and more!
Going on field trips or educational tours is one of the most exciting ways to learn. Before the pandemic, food factory tours were widely used as an avenue for interactive learning for students aspiring to be part of the industry.
Ride to a sustainable future: Why the hybrid car delivers more value
Sustainable lifestyle is the catchphrase these days. As the effects of global warming hit close to home, more people are recycling, reducing waste and using eco-friendly products.
PCTA Members Empower their Communities to Advance and Adapt to the New Normal
Philippine Cable and Telecommunications Association, Inc. (PCTA), together with its members, continue to support the government efforts in improving communications and connectivity services for the public.
Eight in 10 Filipinos Are Interested in Using Digital Banking Services – Visa Study
Visa, the world’s leader in digital payments, today released new findings from its Visa Consumer Payment Attitudes study[ Visa Consumer Payment Attitudes Study was conducted between August to September 2020 on 1,014 Filipinos aged 18-65 years old through an online questionnaire by CLEAR. This is part of a regional research project conducted in Southeast Asia on over 7,500 consumers across eight markets.], that show over eight in 10 Filipinos (83%) are aware and interested (81%) in using digital banking services.
How 4G LTE saved tourism and online learning in Donsol, Sorsogon
Just like any coastal town in the county, most people in Donsol, Sorsogon rely on the sea for their livelihood. The sea gives them fish and the magnificent butandings or whale sharks to earn their keep.