ASUS Republic of Gamers Reveals ROG Phone 6 Series at For Those Who Dare Virtual Launch Event

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Virtual launch event introduces new ROG Phone 6 and 6 Pro gaming smartphones, new True Wireless gaming headphones, gaming headsets, and new phone accessories

TAIPEI, Taiwan, July 5, 2022 — the ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today hosted the ROG Phone 6: For Those Who Dare virtual launch event to reveal the new ROG Phone 6 series of gaming smartphones, along with new models in the ROG Cetra series of True Wireless gaming headphones and ROG Delta series of gaming headsets, plus a collection of ROG Phone 6 accessories. The event concluded with an all-star show match, where 14 well-known influencers from 8 different countries competed on PUBG MOBILE to showcase their skills on the world’s premium gaming smartphone. (more…)

Reward yourself this mid-year by checking out these 7 bagsak-presyo TECH items at the Shopee 7.7 Mid-Year Sale

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Be sure to fill your carts with a variety of ₱49 deals and below, free shipping, and 10% off vouchers at Shopee during the 7.7 Mid-year Sale!

MANILA, JULY 5, 2022 – We’ve officially crossed the first half 2022, but there’s still a lot to look forward to as we welcome the last few months of the year. And what better way to celebrate the mid-year madness than catching the best deals on Shopee at the 7.7 Mid-Year Sale? Now’s the perfect time to check out those tech items you’ve been eyeing, as you can get these at bagsak-presyo prices this 7.7! You can also enjoy a wide array of ₱49 deals and below, shipping discount vouchers, and 10% off vouchers when you add-to-cart and check out your must-haves at the 7.7 Mid-Year Sale. (more…)

Shopee Apprentice Program Upskills Young Emergent Leaders

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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

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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
Kissflow

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

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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…)