Globe recreates the holiday season with #ChristmasWeLove Live Pop-Up

Globe recreates the holiday season with #ChristmasWeLove Live Pop-Up

Posted by Ria Hazel on 10:46 AM in Christmas, digital, entertainment, events, Globe, Globe Telecoms, Musical, songs,

Christmas is one of the most awaited events in the Philippines. The holiday rush can be felt as early as September, with Christmas songs playing in malls and people already planning parties and shopping for gifts. This year might look a little different with the pandemic still going on, but Globe is reminding everyone that the Christmas we love is still here in the warmth of the family, the traditions we honor, and the connections we’ve made.

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Financial education, technology are crucial in the new normal—Home Credit and CIC

Financial education, technology are crucial in the new normal—Home Credit and CIC

Posted by Ria Hazel on 8:52 AM in BSP, CIC, digital, financial, Financial Education, financial inclusion, Home Credit, new normal,

As a developing economy, it is no surprise that the Philippines still has a long way to go when it comes to financial literacy. Just before the government imposed the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) conducted its 2019 Financial Inclusion Survey (FIS), which revealed that Filipino adults could only answer 1 in 3 financial literacy questions correctly. Only a small number of respondents (8%) got all three questions correctly, while almost one-fourth (24%) obtained a zero score. 

As many families struggle to cope with the economic effects of the pandemic, the need for financial education becomes more crucial than ever. And with this, is the increasing need for digital tools that would make accessing financial services faster, safer and more convenient.

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Shopee Strengthens Supports for Brands to Reach Millions of Online Customers with 10.10 Brands Festival

Shopee Strengthens Supports for Brands to Reach Millions of Online Customers with 10.10 Brands Festival

Posted by Ria Hazel on 2:42 PM in 10.10, 1010 Brands Festival, Alaska, digital, Online, online shopping, Philippines, RealMe, Shopee, Shopee 1010, Unilever,

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, continues its strong support for brands with the 10.10 Brands Festival. As more businesses explore the potential of e-commerce during the pandemic, Shopee is committed to providing the optimal environment to help brands of all sizes launch, scale, and succeed online. 

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TikTok reinforces commitment to safer digital space with its 1st online safety webinar in PH

TikTok reinforces commitment to safer digital space with its 1st online safety webinar in PH

Posted by Ria Hazel on 9:21 AM in App, content creation, Content Creator, digital, Digital Platform, LearnOnTikTok, online safety, TikTok, TikTok App, TikTok Philippines,

TikTok hosted its first-ever online safety webinar in the Philippines titled Creating a Safe Online Environment for Creative Expression on August 27, 2020 as part of its commitment to continue being a safe and welcoming space for self-expression. Opening the online event and discussing the safety thrusts of the platform was TikTok Public Policy Head for the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia, Donny Eryastha. Sharing experiences with TikTok’s safety features from a parent and a content creator standpoint, celebrity Amy Perez also joined the conversation. Resource speakers from the Department of Education (DepEd) and UNICEF participated and shared each sector’s initiative in maintaining a digitally-safe community.

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Basta shopping this 11-11, don’t pay cash. PayMaya!

Basta shopping this 11-11, don’t pay cash. PayMaya!

Posted by Ria Hazel on 8:32 AM in 11.11, biggest sale, convenience, digital, online shopping, PayMaya, Paymaya Official, Sale, Shopping, Voyager Innovations,

Now is the best time to have a PayMaya account because you can enjoy up to P5,000 in discounts and cashback deals as the holiday shopping season kicks off with the various 11-11 online and in-store sale events happening nationwide.  

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Have QR, Will Get Coffee

Have QR, Will Get Coffee

Posted by Ria Hazel on 2:43 PM in cashless payment, cashless solution, coffee, digital, Easy Payment, Food, Gcash, Scan To Pay, Tech,

For someone who's always busy and on the go, coffee is definitely a must. My mornings aren't complete without it, as it fuels my mind and jumpstarts my day. And what is my go-to coffee place? I think you would know by now that the answer is definitely, Starbucks!

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PayMaya Joins Big Bad Wolf Books Manila as Official Digital Payments Partner

PayMaya Joins Big Bad Wolf Books Manila as Official Digital Payments Partner

Posted by Ria Hazel on 1:56 AM in Big Bad Wolf, Big Bad Wolf Book Sale, Books, bookworm, cashless payment, digital, digital payment, partnership, PayMaya, Sale,

Book-lovers unite at the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale! And even if you are too overwhelmed picking your books, a more convenient way of paying for your purchases is brought to you by PayMaya. Expect an easier cashless experience as they are the official digital payments partner for the annual mega-sale event.

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Samsung Galaxy S III Finally Introduced to the Public

Samsung Galaxy S III Finally Introduced to the Public

Posted by Ria Hazel on 11:00 PM in Camera, digital, gadget, Galaxy, Galaxy S III, leader, Phone, Samsung, sleek, smarter, smartphone, Technology,

Many attended the Samsung Galaxy SIII Launch

After the revolutionary smartphone, that is the Samsung Galaxy SII, its successor the Samsung Galaxy SIII in finally revealed as the smartphone designed for humans and inspired by nature. Launched last May 3 at London, UK, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, unveiled the third generation GALAXY S, the GALAXY S III. It is a smartphone that recognizes your voice, understands your intention, and lets you share a moment instantly and easily.

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