In a bid to continue providing a safe transportation system, private operator of LRT-1 Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) intensifies its fight against COVID-19 by using best-in-class health and safety protocols amid rising cases in the country. On January 15 and 17, LRMC will provide free random COVID-19 antigen swab tests to passengers who […]
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Globe’s Truth in Action fights fake news about COVID-19 vaccines
The Philippines’ digital adoption journey has paved the way for more prevalent use of the internet, but along with its advancement is also the risk of abuse. An example of this is fake news, an issue that the country has been battling with for several years. Among the difficult topics that are prone to […]
Vaccination Efforts Pave the Way for Economic Recovery
In early 2020, the onset of the pandemic posted big challenges as businesses struggled to stay afloat due to strict lockdowns and social distancing measures. Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, responded accordingly by helping MSMEs shift online easily and seamlessly. And with vaccination programs ongoing, Shopee continues to aid economic […]
New flexible and affordable insurance products available via PayMaya App
One thing we have learned during this pandemic is to value what’s important in our life – from our health and livelihood to our loved ones. That’s why it doesn’t hurt to take measures to future-proof our lives by securing insurance and protection coverage relevant to our needs. If you’re seeking insurance and protection, […]
Charlize Theron to headline PH Digicon 2021
Oscar-winning actress, producer, and entrepreneur Charlize Theron The Philippine Digital Convention (PH Digicon) 2021 will feature Oscar-winning actress, producer, and entrepreneur Charlize Theron. As the celebrity headline speaker, Ms. Theron will speak about her personal experiences in different facets of life, including relevant issues in the business industry such as women’s empowerment. This […]
PLDT Enterprise activates BEYOND FIBER connectivity in Agdangan, Quezon
PLDT Enterprise, the B2B arm of the largest fully integrated telecommunications company in the Philippines, PLDT, has extended its BEYOND FIBER solution to the local government of Agdangan, Quezon in its bid to improve the municipality’s connectivity for its COVID-19 response initiatives. According Agdangan, Quezon Mayor Rhadam Aguilar, a strong internet connection helps the […]
PLDT, Smart reinforce support for employees, ramps up wellness campaigns
Employees are at the heart of every company. For PLDT and Smart, ‘taking care of our people’ is one of the key company values, which underscores the critical and essential role that employees play in the growth of the company. Amid the pandemic, PLDT and Smart have ramped up their employee wellness campaigns, which include […]
Send money to family and friends with PayMaya and Smart Padala
As the country experiences heightened community quarantine measures, staying safe is everyone’s top priority. Limiting our movements outside is the best thing we can do to help curb the transmission of the COVID-19 virus. Thanks to financial technology, we can do our everyday transactions through our mobile phones, including sending money. Sending money to […]
Accelerating digital economy key for inclusive integration in APAC
Participants in the webinar entitled “Accelerate Digital Economy for Inclusive Integration in Asia Pacific – Connecting Digital Industries in Pandemic” called for leveraging digital opportunities to build an inclusive ecosystem and promoting regional integration, which is particularly important while still combating the pandemic. A digital economy is increasingly perceived as the way to overcome […]
Manila Doctors Hospital partners with PayMaya for cashless payments
Manila Doctors Hospital enables its healthcare system with PayMaya’s cashless payment solutions to offer patients a safer and more convenient way to pay for their hospital bills and other services. In line with its mission to provide world-class care, Manila Doctors Hospital (MDH) tapped PayMaya to enable its healthcare system with the best-in-class digital […]