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PLDT Smart Foundation (PSF) turned over 5,000 doses of Moderna vaccines to the San Pedro, Laguna local government unit (LGU), boosting its vaccination efforts for residents.

FILIPINO consumers must become responsible digital citizens to protect themselves from internet-based crimes, and while there are existing laws against cybercrimes, the government and the private sector must work together to educate and empower the people against falling prey to cybercriminals, an advocacy group said.

To provide Filipinos more convenient, secure and innovative digital financial solutions amid the ever-evolving digital age, GCash, the country’s leading mobile wallet, now enables users to conveniently buy cryptocurrency or crypto, a digital or virtual currency that is secured by cryptography, at very affordable rates across popular crypto exchanges such as Binance, Philippine Digital Assets Exchange (PDAX), and Paxful, with many more to be added soon.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced Galaxy A53 5G and Galaxy A33 5G to deliver a complete package of the latest Galaxy innovations, offering a holistic mobile experience at a great value. Powered by a brand-new processor, coupled with Galaxy’s signature AI camera, expansive and smooth display, and two-day battery life, the new Galaxy A series features 5G connectivity, defense-grade security, an eco-conscious, stylish and slim design, and advanced connected experiences. Plus, both devices support continuous One UI and Android OS upgrades and security updates to ensure the user mobile experience is always awesome.

TikTok, a leading destination for short-form mobile video, honors the #WomenOfTikTok all throughout March with engaging livestreams, week-long hashtag challenges, and special in-app filters and templates for creators. The platform will feature exceptional female creators who have been using TikTok to connect with their audience, and pursue their passion. A different theme will be highlighted every week, each aiming to inspire, empower, and celebrate women. Through this initiative, TikTok continues its mission to support and uplift women, and recognize their strength and diversity.

In a timely celebration of National Women’s Month and to prepare sari-sari store owners for a highly digitized “new normal,” Coca-Cola Philippines and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) opened the iSTAR Center for Excellence in Manila on March 15. Sari-sari stores serve as the backbone of the Philippine economy, and the training facility is set to further strengthen the business management skills of storeowners by making learning tools more accessible to a wider audience.

Ending the first quarter of the year, after making some big announcements with their Galaxy S line, Samsung now opens the runway for the Galaxy A phones.

As gaming becomes more popular and mainstream, the need for every advantage becomes crucial. Dedicated gaming accessories, such as keyboards, mouse, and even chairs have become hot commodities in the industry. One of the most important, albeit neglected upgrades for gamers is a gaming monitor. To the untrained eye, it would seem that there is no difference between a dedicated gaming monitor versus a standard one, but they are leagues apart, especially LG’s UltraGear line.

During the Women and Tech: Inclusion and Empowerment Webinar hosted by the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP), women leaders of open finance champion UBX, AI-powered finance platform Bixie, and humanitarian agency Catholic Relief Services (CRS) urged both the public and private sectors to empower women by including them in the country’s financial systems, as they are key to unlocking the growth potential of the economy.

Starbucks announced an integrated partnership with Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading superapp, across six markets, including the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam. The partnership will provide customers across Southeast Asia with a seamless Starbucks Experience, allowing them to earn Starbucks Rewards benefits on purchases through Grab, have more ways to order and pay in stores, and enjoy their Starbucks orders sooner with last-mile delivery fulfillment through Grab’s delivery network.

NTT Ltd has recently announced its iNTTerconnected positioning, highlighting why connections matter now more than ever, as it continues to support businesses amid the pandemic. Its merger with Diversified Technology Systems Inc. Group (DTSI), Dimension Data Philippines, and Emerio have allowed NTT to provide next-level IT solutions, aiding companies in their transition to remote working and accelerating their digital transformation. Through iNTTerconnected, the company aims to bring together people, organizations, and communities, forming a connected world and investing in a future where connection will provide universal access to opportunity.

Let’s face it: adulting isn’t easy. Once people hit adulthood towards reaching professional life, it is inevitable for them to contend with multiple life choices that can be difficult to resolve even as responsible, of-age individuals. These adulting decisions become a significant role in people’s lives depending on what path they intend to take; where seeking advice, deep contemplation, or the simple weighing of pros and cons come into play.

As many people are transitioning to a hybrid work setup, they will need to readjust their schedules and find ways to complete tasks efficiently. It helps to have a reliable device that can get the job done quickly and efficiently, like the HP Smart Tank Printers.

For the 13th consecutive year, Acer led the PC (desktop, notebook and workstation) market in the Philippines in 2021 with a 27% market share on the strength of stay-at-home demand for devices to be used for education and work, said IDC.

OPPO, the leading global smart device brand, launches the newest addition to its A Series, the OPPO A76, in the Philippines. Equipped with the OPPO Glow Design, OPPO A76 features an upgraded 6.56-inch punch-hole screen with a more responsive and fluid 90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate display. It also packs a 5000mAh battery and OPPO’s own 33W SuperVOOC charging to keep users productive and entertained when they need it.

Duolingo, the world’s #1 language learning platform has some exciting news for the Philippines! This March, the world’s most downloaded educational app is launching an English course specifically designed for Tagalog speakers!

Huawei Philippines officially debuted the HUAWEI nova 9 SE — the latest smartphone in the nova line, designed for young creatives. Through an exclusive launch event at Shangri-La the Fort, themed “Super nova, Super camera,” Huawei aimed to spark creativity and celebrate authenticity in limitless experience. Graced by the presence of all-time Huawei users Julia Barretto, Kylie Verzosa, and Bella Racelis, this star-studded launch event also came to life through a series of experience hubs, designed to evoke the feeling of an outer-space journey, and epic visual demonstrations of technological talent.

Nowadays, cybersecurity has become one of the greatest concerns of governments around the globe. We have seen cyber-attacks that affected critical information infrastructure like the power grids, transportation facilities, energy, telecommunications as well as military networks. In Ukraine, its youngest cabinet digital minister, Mykhailo Federov, has opened a new front in warfare – using twitter and other social media platforms to gain support from silicon valley’s giant companies to undermine Russia. He also setup and “IT Army of Ukraine” to launch cyber-attacks against the enemy.