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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.

GOMO, the first fully digital telco brand in the Philippines, continues to deliver innovative products and solutions by giving customers more freedom with their data. Since its launch in October 2020, it has allowed customers to stay connected with its game-changing offers and seamless digital experience from buying a SIM, to purchasing promos, and managing data amidst the pandemic.

Samsung recently unveiled the Neo QLED 8K in the Philippines. And when an 85-inch loaner of Samsung’s flagship product was unboxed at the Manila Bulletin office, the motley crew beamed in excitement in testing it out. 

For many years, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has been a proponent in improving the ease of doing transactions for Filipinos.

The HUAWEI Matebook D 15 2021 (P31,999) with Intel Core i3 processor and 8GB RAM is set to go on its first sale on June 18 in Huawei Experience Stores nationwide with exclusive freebies worth PHP 3,780.

Globe is eyeing to equip more of its new cell site builds with carbon fiber tower solutions on rooftops due to the success of its maiden installation in Bolinao, Pangasinan which is the first build of its kind in the country.

The country’s best technology business incubators (TBIs) were recently recognized at the PH Startup Incubator Awards (PHSIA) as part of the TBI 4.0 Program, an initiative forged through the partnership between QBO Innovation Hub and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).

The new normal has changed the educational landscape in the country, giving way to the implementation of remote and online learning. This meant students and their families had to adjust to the challenges that came with the sudden shift including the costly internet setup, connectivity issues, availability of gadgets for online learning, and more.

SAP has recently announced winners of the SAP Best Run Awards 2021 for Southeast Asia (SEA). The SAP Best Run Awards, the first of its kind in the region, recognises and celebrates leading organisations in Southeast Asia that have harnessed innovations from across SAP’s ecosystem of products and services, turning insights into action to drive successful transformation for their businesses.

Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it. LG’s InstaView refrigerator line has become one of the South Korean brand’s most popular products, and with good reason. The InstaView Door-in-Door feature is a sight to behold. With two quick knocks on the sleek glass panel, see inside the quick & easy access compartment for your favourite snacks and beverages without opening the door, reducing cold air loss to help keep food fresher longer. UVnano, one of LG’s newest and most promising innovations, makes an appearance in the new InstaView. The water outlet stays fresh and clean with UV self-care once every hour by the built-in UV LED. For a limited time, every purchase of the InstaView will come with LG TONE Free FN7 earbuds worth P7,990 absolutely free. The special promotion will run from June 4 to July 18, 2021 and will be available in all authorized dealers nationwide.

Mobile gaming is perfect if you’re a gamer constantly on the go, or if you’re a newbie just starting to immerse yourself into the hobby. Heavy gaming isn’t restricted to just PCs anymore—you can now enjoy the same experience using only pocket-size devices, thanks to all the state-of-the art mobile gaming phones available.

Early adopters who recently got to own and use vivo V21 Series phones ahead of the local crowd were pleased to learn for themselves that its processor-hungry and killer features, indeed work seamlessly. This is the case even when they use several apps simultaneously — and switch between them — with zero hints of dull loading. Head on to https://www.vivoglobal.ph/phone-orig/vivo-V21-5g/ and https://www.vivoglobal.ph/phone/vivo-V21e/ to learn more about the V21 Series.

May 2021 Ookla Speedtest Global Index report showed remarkable increases in the Philippines’ global rankings in internet speed.

For many years, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has been a proponent in improving the ease of doing transactions for Filipinos.

An ounce of prevention is always better than a pound of cure. This old adage holds true even during a global pandemic. Wearing masks, social distancing, and avoiding crowds are just some of the simple ways one can do to minimize the risk of contracting the virus. Another way is to ensure that you always have clean, pure air.

Last Saturday, 12 June 2021, MB Tech News Editor Art Samaniego wrote about “one big vulnerability in 1SAMBAYAN app.” Based on the report of an informant, personal data (like Apple ID, address, birth date, email address, Facebook ID, full name, Google ID, mobile number, password, profile picture, username, and profession) submitted by volunteers using the anti-Duterte coalition’s mobile app can be a subject of a breach due to inadequate security implementation.

realme has officially introduced its highly anticipated flagship smartphone of the year, the realme GT 5G, at the company’s first global launch event.

917Ventures’ digital innovations have enabled consumers and businesses to thrive and triumph in today’s challenging environment. Companies like GCash, KonsultaMD, HealthNow, RUSH, AdSpark, and PureGo have become the new lifelines for Filipinos during this pandemic.