PAGTANAW 2050, STI talent development and retention to take center stage in the 2022 Regional Scientific Meetings

Philippine Information Technology Organization March 29, 2022 No Comments

BICUTAN, TAGUIG CITY – In the next two months, the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Regional Offices will jointly hold the 2022 Regional Scientific Meetings (RSMs). The RSMs are annually organized in the three major island clusters of the country namely Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao as part of the NAST PHL’s and DOST’s long-standing commitment of bringing science closer to the Filipino people. The RSMs provide a venue for the discussion of relevant and timely regional concerns and the presentation of S&T-based recommendations. (more…)

Secuna hits 1,300 registered ethical hackers milestone, eyes partnership with PH govt’ for cyberattack simulation

Philippine Information Technology Organization March 28, 2022 No Comments

Secuna’s bug bounty program awarded a total of $22,245 as a reward for finding and reporting valid bug reports of less than five companies in the year 2021.

28 March 2022, Philippines – Secuna, the Philippines’ community-powered cybersecurity testing platform, has announced that they now have onboarded 1,300 registered ethical hackers in their platform which is poised to be the largest established hacker community in the country. (more…)

2C2P Partners with ShopeePay to Power Quick, Easy Digital Payments Across Southeast Asia

Orlee Pasion March 27, 2022 No Comments

Philippines, 23 March 2022 – 2C2P, a global payments platform, and ShopeePay, an integrated mobile wallet, today announced a new partnership to increase access to digital payments for consumers and merchants by enabling ShopeePay as a payment option to 2C2P’s extensive merchant network across five markets in Southeast Asia. The move will enhance connectivity to the digital economy, a key driver of regional economic development. (more…)

NEW LEGENDS ARE BORN: ASUS REPUBLIC OF GAMERS UNLEASHES A NEW ROSTER OF GAMING LAPTOPS POWERED BY THE 12TH GEN INTEL® CORE™ CPUs

Orlee Pasion March 26, 2022 No Comments

Infinite play with the ROG Flow Z13, and a revamped lineup featuring the new Strix Scar, Zephyrus and TUF Gaming laptops (more…)

Experience mightier performance with realme’s narzo 50A Prime and GT 2 Pro launching exclusively on Shopee

Orlee Pasion March 26, 2022 No Comments

realme’s newest smartphones designed to boost performance launch exclusively on Shopee this March 25

MANILA, 24 MAR 2022 – realme and Shopee are partnering to release exciting new smartphones in the Philippines with the narzo 50A Prime and GT 2 Pro, both launching exclusively on realme’s Official Store Global on Shopee this March 25.  (more…)

Shopee launches Career Jumpstart Series to help accelerate tech careers of students, young Filipinos

Orlee Pasion March 26, 2022 No Comments

A curation of virtual open houses designed to equip young tech leaders with career-building skills

MANILA, MARCH 25, 2022 – By 2025, the Philippine internet economy is expected to grow by 30% annually to reach USD28 billion[1]. In order to sustain such sizable growth, developing young, tech-driven talents will be key. In fact, the DTI has recognized the increasing need to upskill and reskill Philippine talent as one of the main priorities for the 2022 Philippine E-commerce Roadmap. As a means to support the digital economy boom, this April 2022, Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, is launching its first ever Career Jumpstart Series, a curation of virtual open houses designed to train young tech leaders with career-building skills.

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8 best features of MediaTek Pentonic 2000 for 8KTVs

Philippine Information Technology Organization March 23, 2022 No Comments

By Dr. Mike Chang, Corporate Vice President and General Manager of the Smart Home Business Group at MediaTek

Upgrade to a bigger 8K resolution and still enjoy super-fast 120Hz displays, with next-gen TVs powered by the industry’s most powerful Smart TV chip. The new Pentonic 2000 empowers flagship 8KTVs with incredible features and innovative technologies in display, audio, AI, broadcasting and connectivity; it’s no wonder that MediaTek already powers more than 2 billion TVs in the global market today. (more…)

NTT Ltd. launches its iNTTerconnected positioning, continues to aid businesses amid the pandemic

Philippine Information Technology Organization March 23, 2022 No Comments
  • World-leading global tech solutions provider, NTT Ltd. supports companies with their digital transformation amid the pandemic
  • Merger with DTSI, Dimension Data, and Emerio equipped the company to address challenges brought by the pandemic to businesses today
  • NTT’s cloud management, cybersecurity, data center, network and hybrid workplace solutions services aid businesses in adapting to pandemic working

Manila, Philippines – NTT Ltd., a world-leading global tech solutions provider, 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.

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#GlobeofGood: Globe and its ecosystem of partners mobilize collective support for hunger alleviation and holistic assistance

Orlee Pasion March 23, 2022 No Comments

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Every day, millions of Filipinos go to sleep on an empty stomach.

In the Philippines, an estimated 2.5 million people reported experiencing involuntary hunger as of the third quarter of 2021.[1]  Many lost their livelihood due to the pandemic and were challenged with making ends meet daily.

With these challenges, immediate and collective action is an imperative.  In this regard, Globe, through its Globe of Good program, aims to provide a platform that can bridge multi-sectoral stakeholders and encourage collective action towards achieving sustainable and inclusive development for communities by leveraging the power of technology. (more…)

GCash tightens user verification process to enhance traceability ahead of 2022 elections

Philippine Information Technology Organization March 22, 2022 No Comments

GCash, the country’s leading mobile wallet, has pledged to implement safeguards to prevent possible misuse of the platform for illegal vote-buying for the upcoming 2022 local and national elections.

The top e-wallet made this commitment together with other fintech companies at the recent virtual launch of FinTech Alliance Philippines and the E-Money Association of the Philippines’ (EMAP) advocacy campaign on responsible use of digital payment platforms. The campaign was launched in collaboration with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC).

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