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We are officially about to cross the first half of 2021 and to many consumers, this means only one thing: they get to show some #selflove by treating themselves with something they want. Like getting a new phone!

PLDT Inc., one of the country’s leading enablers of digital solutions in the Philippines, continues to widen its range of Microsoft competencies after having successfully earned three more recently.

Collecting your remittance has never been easier! You can now walk in and collect funds sent by your loved ones at any of the over 40,000 Smart Padala agents across the country with Smart Padala by PayMaya’s Claim Anywhere service.

HP Inc. unveiled HP Amplify™ Impact, an industry-first partner assessment, resource and training program aimed at driving meaningful change across its three Sustainable Impact pillars – Planet, with an emphasis on climate change; People with an emphasis on human rights and social justice; and Community with an emphasis on bridging the digital divide. Partners that pledge to join the HP Amplify Impact program will work with HP to assess their own practices while tapping into the company’s extensive investments and initiatives.

Payoneer, the commerce technology company powering payments and growth for the new global economy, announced today a rebrand to reflect its current position in the market and its vision to be the world’s go-to partner for digital commerce everywhere. The new brand marks another chapter in the fintech pioneer’s evolution from young disrupter to industry leader, with plans to begin trading on Nasdaq under the ticker PAYO later this month at an enterprise value of approximately $3.3 billion at closing.

A survey conducted by Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, revealed four types of online shoppers in the Philippines and their motivations for shopping online.

Bharat Biotech’s COVAXIN has been granted full Emergency Use Approval (EUA) status by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as shared by the consolidator for Covaxin in the Philippines for the private sector, Ambitech Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (Ambitech). Covaxin had earlier received Emergency Use Approval (EUA) from FDA early on in the second quarter of the year, conditional on its submission of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) certification from any PIC/S member country. It was the sixth vaccine in the Philippines to be granted an EUA.

Smart has lauded the sensational run of Philippine Esports team Execration, which, in a span of just one week, bounced back from a big loss at the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League (MPL) Philippines Season 7 championship to rule as the champions of the recent Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Southeast Asia Cup 2021 (MSC).

At Huawei’s Better World Summit for 5G + AR, Huawei Carrier BG CMO Bob Cai delivered a keynote speech titled 5G + AR, Turning Dreams into Reality. In this speech, Cai said that 5G would switch on AR, and AR will light up 5G. He also announced the AR Insight and Application Practice White Paper release, which offers insights into the AR industry in terms of devices, applications, and networking. Cai called on the entire industry to work together for a prosperous 5G + AR ecosystem.

DoubeTap Gaming Entertainment in cooperation with Sports Bytes Philippines will host the first-ever eSports online charity tournament starting June 27, 2021. The event is sponsored by Smart Communications, Inc. and Sta. Lucia Realty.

While mobile gaming has been enjoying consistent growth over the past years, the COVID-19 outbreak saw it achieve an exponential spike as people cope with lockdown measures around the world. Industry analysts have seen a 62% surge of time spent on mobile games in March 2020 and a 46% increase per month in the number of mobile gamers last year. This trend was also seen in the Philippines, which posted a 55% increase in consumer spending on mobile games and became the fastest-growing market in Southeast Asia for mobile game downloads in 2020.

At the SAPPHIRE NOW conference, Zuellig Pharma, one of the largest healthcare services groups in Asia, revealed insights on how the healthcare industry can stay resilient and respond to the needs of healthcare professionals and patients.

Dads are superheroes—their super strength allows them to work double for the family; they seem to have a special clock which spares them ample quality time for the whole brood; and they have great problem-solving skills, thanks to their mega minds. But, as invincible as they appear to be, dads also deserve a break. Spoil them this Father’s Day with the following gift ideas that will surely make their inner kid cheer. You know what they say—big toys for the big boys.

Surely you’d remember the times when your Dad would come home with food and other treats that made the day complete and special. And it’s just a click away.

In celebration of Migrant Workers’ Day, let’s get an OFW home—from anywhere in the world. FWD’s online bayanihan campaign for OFWs lets you do that. Plus, win in monthly raffle and earn rewards convertible to eGCs. So join now!

CREATE Philippines is gathering the creative industry in a special two-day digital conference, featuring leaders and experts, to inspire and discuss the future of the Philippine creative economy.

There’s no denying that times have changed – and the roles of the modern day dad have changed as well. Years ago, many of us would associate them to be the household breadwinners, mainly providing for the family’s necessities through their 9-5 jobs. But now, dads are doing so much more than that.

Being the southernmost town in the province of Tarlac, the municipality of Bamban has long yearned for a solid internet backbone that will connect the mountainous region and bridge the digital divide among its citizens and constituents.