Reload your beep™ via ShopeePay

Orlee Pasion October 6, 2022 No Comments

beep™ operator AF Payments Inc. is bringing commuters another option to top up their card with its newest e-wallet partner ShopeePay. By using ShopeePay for beep transactions, users can enjoy the convenience of reloading in a few taps and even earn cash-back during special promotions.

“Our priority has always been to provide convenience to passengers. By partnering with a leading e-commerce platform like Shopee, which is widely used by Filipinos for online shopping, we aim to offer flexibility and consistently add value for our users so they keep using their cards. Rest assured that beep™ will continue to grow our network of partners to provide the best service to the riding public and Filipino consumers in general,” said Sharon Fong, Chief Commercial Officer of AF Payments Inc. (more…)

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

Orlee Pasion July 5, 2022 No Comments

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…)

REPUBLIC OF GAMERS PHILIPPINES OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES ROG PHONE 5S SERIES, AVAILABLE STARTING DECEMBER 2021

Orlee Pasion December 8, 2021 No Comments

A new iteration of the king of gaming smartphones, the ROG Phone 5s and ROG Phone 5s Pro, will be available this December at stores near you!

PASIG CITY, PHILIPPINES (DECEMBER 8, 2021) — This is worth the wait! ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) Philippines officially announces the availability and pricing of the ROG Phone 5s Pro and ROG Phone 5s. The most-awarded gaming smartphone comes even better with new upgrades and distinct features such as the ROG Vision rear display and the signature GameFX audio system. (more…)

Maya-3 and Maya-4 CubeSats launched to International Space Station

Philippine Information Technology Organization August 29, 2021 No Comments
Launch of SpaceX Falcon 9 carrying cube satellites Maya-3 and Maya-4 to the International Space Station Photo captured via NASA Live stream

The CubeSats Maya-3 and Maya-4 were launched to the ISS on August 29, 2021 at 3:14 P.M. (PST) aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket’s Dragon C208 as part of SpaceX Commercial Resupply Mission-23 (SpX-23). Weighing approximately 1.15 kilograms per unit with 10-centimeter cubic frames, these CubeSats house components that are designed to demonstrate nanosatellite-based remote data collection systems and optical imaging. Once the CubeSats are released from the ISS, they will move along an orbit similar to the space station’s, which is at an altitude of approximately 400 kilometers. (more…)