Thinking of a short vacation? Get the most out of the long weekend with ShopeePay

Orlee Pasion February 25, 2022 No Comments

MANILA, FEBRUARY 24, 2022 – Need a change of scenery or want to take advantage of the long weekend? Then a getaway with family or friends is just what you need! But before you get too excited about taking a vacation, remember to assess and determine if it’s advisable to travel. Whether it’s an out-of-town trip that’s weeks in the making or just a quick, laid-back staycation—safety should always be the number one priority.

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Statement Urging President Duterte to Veto the SIM Card and Social Media Registration Act

Philippine Information Technology Organization February 24, 2022 No Comments

by Democracy.Net.PH – We urge President Rodrigo Roa Duterte to veto the bill entitled “An Act Eradicating Mobile Phone, Internet or Electronic Communication-Aided Criminal Activities, Mandating For This Purpose Ownership Registration of All Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Cards For Electronic Devices and Social Media Accounts”, also known as the “Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card Registration Act” recently ratified by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines. (more…)

Secuna appoints 25-year old ethical hacker AJ Dumanhug as new CEO

Philippine Information Technology Organization February 23, 2022 No Comments
Co-founder AJ Dumanhug to lead Secuna as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Dumanhug, who assumed the role of ex-CEO of Friendster, is poised to be the youngest CEO of a cybersecurity company in the Philippines

23 February 2022, Philippines – Secuna, the Philippines’ largest cybersecurity testing platform, appointed its co-founder AJ Dumanhug to lead the company as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

With the leadership of Dumanhug, Secuna will continue to pursue providing world-class, effective, scalable, and cost-effective cybersecurity solutions that are not just within reach of multinational companies but of startups and SMEs. (more…)

Manchester United selects Tezos as official blockchain and training kit partner

Philippine Information Technology Organization February 18, 2022 No Comments

Manchester United has today announced a landmark multi-year partnership that will see Tezos, one of the world’s most advanced and sustainable blockchains, featured on the Club’s range of men’s and women’s training kits.

The tezos-branded training kit will be worn by the first-team squad for the first time prior to this weekend’s match against Southampton, introducing Manchester United fans to the partnership and Web3 technology through the Tezos blockchain.

Tezos is at the forefront of the global blockchain revolution which allows for fast, secure, and efficient digital interactions without the need for intermediaries.

An original proof-of-stake blockchain, Tezos was built with an energy-efficient design that allows it to operate in a cleaner and more environmentally friendly way than other blockchains.

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Compete with the best in the region with Shopee Code League

Philippine Information Technology Organization February 15, 2022 No Comments

From March 14 to 26, tech enthusiasts can upgrade their programming skills and connect with like-minded individuals from across the region

MANILA, FEBRUARY 15, 2022 – As the digital landscape continues to grow exponentially in the SEA region, Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, launches Shopee Code League (SCL) to help upskill coders through workshops and challenges designed to enhance programming abilities. This initiative is available to tech coders of all levels from across the region. (more…)

Society Pass (SoPa) completes acquisition of Pushkart.ph expanding Southeast Asia footprint

Philippine Information Technology Organization February 15, 2022 No Comments
Dennis Nguyen - Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Society Pass (SoPa)
  • Society Pass (SoPa) endeavors to revolutionize the online grocery shopping market in Philippines through this strategic acquisition
  • E-commerce industry in the Philippines is witnessing exponential growth and is expected to be at US$40 billion in 2025
  • SoPa is now poised to bring amplified value to consumers by allowing them to experience hassle-free shopping anytime, anywhere they want through Pushkart.ph
  • The company aims to empower more existing and new merchants in Philippines to reach the online market by allowing them to transform their shops digitally

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Globe tops The Method Research 2021 mobile operators survey

Philippine Information Technology Organization February 15, 2022 No Comments
The Method Mobile Network Operators 2021 Report

Globe dominated four categories in the Mobile Network Operators 2021 report on the Philippines released for the first time by international think tank The Method Research, leading in network coverage, internet speed, digital marketing campaigns, and price competitiveness amid intense industry competition. (more…)

Kissflow Workflow – a citizen developer platform is recognized as a Representative Vendor in 2021 Gartner® Market Guide for Business Process Automation Tools

Philippine Information Technology Organization February 15, 2022 No Comments
Kissflow

Manila, Philippines, February 14, 2022– Kissflow Inc’s flagship no-code workflow platform – Kissflow Workflow is recognized in the 2021 Gartner market guide for Business Process Automation Tools as a Representative Vendor. Kissflow Workflow was one of the 38 representative Vendor solutions in the report. (more…)