Shopee Apprentice Program Upskills Young Emergent Leaders

Orlee Pasion July 5, 2022 No Comments

MANILA, JUNE 30, 2022 – By 2030, the digital economy is projected to generate up to PHP 5 trillion (USD 101.3 billion) in economic value in the Philippines[1]. With e-commerce set to become a key pillar of the economy in the near future, there lies an opportunity to develop emerging tech talents to support this rapid growth. Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, recognizes the need to upskill young Filipino talents and mold them to become tech leaders of tomorrow through its Shopee Apprentice Program. (more…)

MediaTek Helio G99 : 7 Best Features

Philippine Information Technology Organization June 30, 2022 No Comments

By CH Chen, Deputy General Manager of Wireless Communications Business Unit at MediaTek

Get ready for fantastic 4G gaming smartphones with unparalleled battery life! The new MediaTek Helio G99 with MediaTek HyperEngine gaming technologies is now available to power some great gaming experiences. Here are its best features if you’re looking for an upgrade. (more…)

Zoho Brings Creator Roadshow 2022 to Manila

Orlee Pasion June 15, 2022 No Comments

Local Organizations Well Placed to Bridge Gaps Between Business Users and IT via Low-Code Creator Platform

Manila, 13 June 2022 – Zoho Corporation, a leading global technology company, is bringing the Zoho Creator 2022 Roadshow to Manila from the 23rd to the 24th of June this year. Through this event, the company is looking to enable the digital transformation of non-profit organizations (NPOs) and local businesses to work better, faster and more efficiently using Zoho Creator, the proprietary low-code platform. (more…)

Senate body OKs report recommending social media platforms be held accountable for disinformation

Philippine Information Technology Organization June 3, 2022 No Comments

AS THE 18th Congress draws to a close, a Senate committee has approved a report recommending that social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and Tiktok be held accountable for the spread of disinformation.

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, chairman of the Senate Committee on Constitutional Amendments and Revision of Codes, drafted the report contained in approved Senate Resolution 953 on social media disinformation. (more…)

Kissflow announces expansion into South East Asia to accelerate adoption of its low-code work management platform

Philippine Information Technology Organization May 22, 2022 No Comments
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Manila, Philippines, May 19, 2022 – Kissflow, provider of a unified low-code and no-code work management platform, today announced plans to expand in South East Asia. The company will set up an enterprise sales office in the Philippines for the South East Asia region, to capitalize on the growing demand for low-code/no-code tools. (more…)

Victory! President Duterte has vetoed the SIM Card & Social Media Registration Act – Democracy.Net.PH

Orlee Pasion April 16, 2022 No Comments

STATEMENT OF DEMOCRACY.NET.PH ON THE VETO OF THE SIM CARD REGISTRATION BILL BY PRESIDENT RODRIGO ROA DUTERTE

On APRIL 15, 2015 – The price of liberty is eternal vigilance, said Thomas Jefferson so long ago. Today, we are reminded of this truism. Today, we were this close to allowing an intrusion into our privacy for what was nothing more than security theater. Today, even in the face of such full-throated bipartisan support for the passage of the SIM Card Registration Bill into law, the President vetoed it not only because the constitutional defects were glaring, but because the passage of this law posed a real and serious threat to our national security.
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Shopee, Shopee Xpress partner with brands and charities to aid Taal evacuees

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MANILA, APRIL 11, 2022 – The continued unrest of the Taal Volcano forced over 1,000 Filipino families to evacuate to nearby communities in Batangas last March. With Alert Level 3 still in place, these families continue to spend their days in evacuation centers across the region.

As part of its commitment to better the lives of the underserved, Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, partnered with several brands and charity organizations to provide aid for Taal evacuees. (more…)

What’s your working style? Answer this Shopee Payday Quiz and find the perfect items for you!

Orlee Pasion April 14, 2022 No Comments

Discover this Shopee finds that best suits how you work and enjoy free shipping, 10% off vouchers, and 50% bills cashback this April 15 Payday Sale!

MANILA, APRIL 12, 2022 – Did you know that your personality can reveal a lot about how you work? Extroverts like to socialize and meet new people in the office while introverts tend to be more reserved and keep their inner circle small. Ambiverts are able to strike the balance of enjoying being in the company of others while relishing much-needed alone time.

Curious to know your working style and the best items to complement it? Take the quiz below to find out if you’re a social butterfly, a productivity veteran, a silent warrior, or an overly organized worker. Check out the many items on amazing deals in the upcoming April 15 Payday Sale!  (more…)

Boost your hybrid work setup with back-to-back promos from ASUS and Globe At Home

Philippine Information Technology Organization April 13, 2022 No Comments

MANILA, Philippines — Adapting to a new hybrid work setup? Make the switch easier with ASUS and Globe At Home! For every purchase of any ASUS laptop from ASUS Official Store in Lazada, you can get your very own Globe At Home Prepaid Wi-Fi Device for free. On top of this, each customer who purchases a Globe At Home Prepaid Wi-Fi Device also automatically gets a ₱1500 Lazada voucher applicable for use at the ASUS Official Store to purchase your ASUS laptop of choice. (more…)