M88 Mansion presents Maria Ozawa, One Night Only: Live In Manila

Philippine Information Technology Organization April 19, 2022 No Comments

Manila, Philippines, 18 April 2022 – M88 Mansion partner and celebrity entrepreneur Maria Ozawa returns to the Philippines this week for Maria Ozawa, One Night Only: Live in Manila.

This special media event is the first-ever face-to-face event organized by M88 Mansion with Maria Ozawa exclusively dedicated to their collaboration on Maria’s Room. The event will be on the 22nd of April at the Cove Manila, located inside Okada Manila in Parañaque City. Local and international media were invited to this event. The program starts at 5:00 PM. (more…)

SoPa opens Philippines office and elevates VP of Product Design to Country Head to fuel growth momentum in 2022

Philippine Information Technology Organization April 19, 2022 No Comments

Manila, 18 April 2022 – Society Pass Incorporated (SoPa) (Nasdaq: “SOPA”), a leading Southeast Asia’s loyalty and ecommerce ecosystem is amplifying its operations across its key VIP (Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines) markets and today announced the opening of its office in Manila along with the appointment of a new Country Head – Arbie Pagdaganan. (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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Oil price hikes wrecking your budget? Globe Group has services to help you #SaveOnFuel

Philippine Information Technology Organization April 15, 2022 No Comments

Just as we are slowly trying to put the COVID-19 pandemic behind us, the Russia-Ukraine conflict came into play and disrupted global markets once again, causing a steep rise in the prices of oil and other commodities. Despite these challenges, we long to move forward and do the things we love.

The Globe Group is, fortunately, a step ahead and is ready with a variety of platforms, solutions, and promos that will continue to enable Filipinos’ everyday experiences while creating utmost value for customers. (more…)

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…)

Data Centers 101: How enterprises benefit from colocation and outsourced IT management

Philippine Information Technology Organization April 14, 2022 No Comments

The data center sector in the Philippines is facing exciting times. Pandemic lockdowns triggered an increased need from local companies to shift servers and Information Technology (IT) equipment from their premises to data centers. Foreign groups are also looking at establishing their facilities in the country.

Recently, Globe entered into a $350-million joint venture partnership with ST Telemedia Global Data Centres and Ayala Corporation to develop and operate data centers. Globe already has several data centers but believes that the joint venture will help it become a leader in the space. (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…)