The IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP), its six partner associations, and more than 300 member companies, has partnered with My Dream in a Shoebox (MDIAS) to build educational hubs (e-Hub) for two adopted school communities in far-flung areas in Bohol and Capiz. (more…)
Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson plans to solve the country’s serious poverty problem by providing more people the opportunity to get an education.
In his latest video, the presidential aspirant, who has battled government corruption throughout his career in public service, points out that many young people are forced to drop out of school because of the need to help their families and because being in school is proving to be a heavy financial burden. Thus, they remain mired in poverty because without a good education their prospects are limited so they often have to settle for jobs that do not pay much.
by Gibu Mathew, VP & GM APAC, Zoho Corp. (more…)
Local sellers saw a massive boost, with orders surging 18 times for those taking part in the sale for the first time
MANILA, NOVEMBER 12, 2021 – Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, sets two new records at the year’s largest shopping festival, 11.11 Big Christmas Sale. With a huge array of irresistible deals, shoppers across the region bought over 2 billion items across the festival period, smashing its previous record in 2020. Excitement peaked on November 11, with visits spiking 5.5 times in the first two hours compared to an average day.
MANILA, NOVEMBER 4, 2021 – Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, partnered with the local government unit (LGU) of Quezon City to provide care packages to residents getting vaccinated and to frontliners tirelessly serving the local community. On October 27, Shopee rolled out its vaccination center support in the Barangay Holy Spirit Covered Court by giving out food and health kits from partner brands under Shopee Mall, to more than 900 frontliners and residents. These included snacks from Del Monte, Perfetti Van Melle, Monde Nissin, and Rebisco; water from Hope in a Bottle, health kits from Mighty Clean and Cosmetique Asia; and air coolers from Symphony.
Josel Sisor finds fulfillment in learning how to become financially independent as a Shopee Xpress rider (more…)
Globe Rewards now has 15 non-government organizations, charitable institutions, and foundations in its program roster, making it quick and easy for Globe and TM subscribers to provide meaningful support to worthwhile causes at this time of great need. (more…)
Industrial Software Leader Joins International Coalition to Restrict Global Warming to 1.5°C As Part of Sustained Commitment to Climate Action (more…)