Shopee expands presence in Mindanao with a series of seller on-boarding initiatives and the establishment of new hubs

Orlee Pasion June 25, 2022 No Comments

 Initiatives include workshops and roundtable discussions with sellers on growing their business through e-commerce 

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, JUNE 24, 2022 – As part of its continuous efforts to bring a fun and seamless online shopping experience to more Filipinos across the country, Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, expands its serviceable areas through the establishment of new Shopee Xpress hubs across Mindanao. Through these new hubs in Davao City, Davao Del Sur, Davao Del Norte, and other areas, local sellers are provided with greater opportunities to expand their business through e-commerce and compete at a national level. For Davao to Davao purchases, both shoppers and sellers can now enjoy shorter delivery times. (more…)

Globe At Home Prepaid supports Filipino family’s needs with ₱799 promo

Philippine Information Technology Organization June 24, 2022 No Comments

As millions of Filipino families navigate the path to recovery, being conscious of spending has become even more necessary.

Globe At Home is offering an affordable way for Filipino families to stay connected without breaking the bank, as Internet access has become a basic necessity for work, school, and leisure, with digitization accelerated by the pandemic. (more…)

Live in an aesthetic space with these minimalists, grammable #ShopeeFinds that won’t break your budget

Philippine Information Technology Organization June 24, 2022 No Comments

Fill your home with popular and stylish items when you checkout #ShopeeFinds this June 23 to July 6!

MANILA, JUNE 21, 2022 – Upgrading your home is always a great idea to keep up with the ever-changing trends and to show off your personality to guests who visit your humble abode. And where else can you find a variety of quirky and functional home items? Only at Shopee of course! From trending items online to Nordic-inspired pieces, and even home accessories you didn’t think you needed, discovering new budols on #ShopeeFinds can help everyone achieve their room goals each time they check out. (more…)

Power Mac Center honors fathers of all kinds with a week-long celebration

Philippine Information Technology Organization June 16, 2022 No Comments

Buying gifts for mom can be a bit tricky, but we’re sure you’ll agree that picking gifts for dad is an unmatched kind of difficulty. Father’s Day is just around the corner and we are sure you are still struggling with what to get him. We know this, he basically claims to want nothing when asked.

Power Mac Center’s Don’t Skip Dad’s Day campaign offers the most exciting deals specially made for our loving fathers. We have rounded up the best tech gifts that he will surely use. Side note, all of these practical finds come with a discount! (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…)

5 Reasons why Bisaya shoppers should check out this Shopee 6.6 Mid-Year Sale

Philippine Information Technology Organization June 5, 2022 No Comments

Shopee offers Visayas-exclusive deals such as ₱6 Deals, up to ₱75 off on shipping, and 10% off discount vouchers for the 6.6 Mid-Year Sale

CEBU CITY – Bisaya shoppers now have even more reasons to enjoy their mid-year shopping as Shopee treats them to exclusive Visayas Barato Deals and other exciting offerings this 6.6. Here are what Visayans can expect at the Shopee 6.6 Mid-Year Sale that will make their shopping experience more enjoyable and rewarding: (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…)

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

Orlee Pasion April 14, 2022 No Comments

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…)