tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3604503005277344502024-03-19T13:00:42.532+08:00Tekkie PinasA blog about technology,gadgets and lifestyle. describes and provide the latest update about the latest news in technology and gadgets available in the market, it also provides lifestyle news focused on individuals that need the latest information about a certain event or happening in the Metro.Mark Anthony Waganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09424950409891041443noreply@blogger.comBlogger3034125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360450300527734450.post-29619805369553196502024-03-19T12:59:00.003+08:002024-03-19T12:59:43.466+08:00Watch Vivo V30 Series Grand Launch on March 20<p><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The stage is set for an electrifying event as vivo prepares to unveil the highly anticipated Vivo V30 Series featuring the groundbreaking ZEISS Triple Main Camera system on the V30 Pro. </span></span></p><p><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUokT9iIOtR98JyZWUSAgMMVuvu7A0v4GYnTo4qdwcDpbl89QocfjDz0RL5SFhCwwcKYfIsFa7ANN5wU4CCuev1fELGIlaFrPpVla5WKchPoK8BXZmKDMAI-VtdgnnP-j32Ml4Wsh4SHiVN_VBWuaXHhD7ljtLgH3f2zfIP0PiNdkMvvrISHrSLYPNmw/s3750/vivo%20V30%20Series%20Grand%20Launch%20-%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1963" data-original-width="3750" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUokT9iIOtR98JyZWUSAgMMVuvu7A0v4GYnTo4qdwcDpbl89QocfjDz0RL5SFhCwwcKYfIsFa7ANN5wU4CCuev1fELGIlaFrPpVla5WKchPoK8BXZmKDMAI-VtdgnnP-j32Ml4Wsh4SHiVN_VBWuaXHhD7ljtLgH3f2zfIP0PiNdkMvvrISHrSLYPNmw/s320/vivo%20V30%20Series%20Grand%20Launch%20-%202.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><p></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-cffd2b93-7fff-2636-bc4e-582d248476a3"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 6pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The grand launch is scheduled for March 20, 2024, at 7 PM, and viewers are invited to be part of this thrilling experience through </span><a href="https://bit.ly/vivoV305GLaunch" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Facebook livestream</span></a><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 6pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Here is a sneak peek at what you can expect during the event:</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 6pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Vivo brings back the Pro version to PH </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 6pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">After a three-year hiatus, vivo finally brings back the Pro version to the Philippines in the V30 Series, this time in collaboration with the optics leader, ZEISS. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 6pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Vivo heralds the V30 Series as a revolutionary advancement in mobile photography, dedicated to capturing life's moments with unmatched clarity and detail.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 6pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The inclusion of the ZEISS Triple Main Camera system on the Vivo V30 Pro ensures users can anticipate professional-grade photos and videos that enhance their creative expression.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 6pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Special appearance by Anne Curtis</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 6pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Adding to the excitement is the presence of renowned ambassador Anne Curtis at the event, bringing her star power and charm to the grand launch.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 6pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Insights from industry experts</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 6pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Additionally, industry experts will be on hand to share their insights and expertise regarding the innovative features of the Vivo V30 Series.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 6pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Marisa Weis, representing ZEISS, will delve into the collaborative effort that led to the integration of the ZEISS Triple Main Camera system in the V30 Pro.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 6pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Keshav Chugh, Vivo's Image Cognition expert, will provide a deep dive into the cutting-edge imagery capabilities of the V30 Series.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 6pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-e4f6ec5b-7fff-0399-2b7c-b17e5de421c7"></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 6pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Art Samaniego, Senior Technology Officer at Manila Bulletin, will share his experiences and perspectives on the Vivo V30 Pro, known as the Portrait Master with ZEISS.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 6pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Viewers can expect an evening filled with surprises, valuable insights, and a glimpse into the future of mobile photography.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 6pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">To join the Vivo V30 Series Grand Launch, tune in to the </span><a href="https://bit.ly/vivoV305GLaunch" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Facebook event livestream</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> on March 20, 2024, at 7 PM. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the next evolution in smartphone photography!</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 6pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-3ca5cfb3-7fff-171a-9908-167bc76436d2"></span></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 6pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For more updates and exclusive content, follow Vivo on </span><a href="https://bit.ly/v30prq" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">website</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/vivo.philippines" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Facebook</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, </span><a href="https://twitter.com/vivo_phil" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">X</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/vivo_philippines/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Instagram</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">,</span><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@vivo_philippines" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> TikTok</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, and </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDtSvU_09zhvr3ANUB1a1Mw" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">YouTube</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></span></p></span>Mark Anthony Waganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09424950409891041443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360450300527734450.post-39027703807799305262024-03-19T12:50:00.001+08:002024-03-19T12:50:06.228+08:00Smart expands roaming services for tourists visiting the Philippines<p><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The upcoming Holy Week break opens opportunities for the Philippines to welcome the influx of international tourists to its shores. To help the country support the connectivity needs of visitors, PLDT wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has partnered with international mobile service providers from Oceania, Europe, the Middle East, North and South America, Africa, and other countries in Asia to enable their customers to connect to Smart’s fastest network using their local SIM’s roaming services when they arrive in the Philippines.</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirG_bd9Ff2CGPWwEGabzw7cN2Bm3nIZqk1wjqG7O1_cXrN484Rm9V5ipF9Hr_tbe3Fpz8_Pv642oHgqALOGpHkusiPpXswg2nVKtiQaeBucuj-WvZh8vSUu9SwteJshT4WDgMvYmtQNYJHFtWoZ6iginrkloJFZ3qWyEDRv39_-0fE5l-mUqJgxKvWmQ/s1260/aoMarch_5GWorldMap.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1155" data-original-width="1260" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirG_bd9Ff2CGPWwEGabzw7cN2Bm3nIZqk1wjqG7O1_cXrN484Rm9V5ipF9Hr_tbe3Fpz8_Pv642oHgqALOGpHkusiPpXswg2nVKtiQaeBucuj-WvZh8vSUu9SwteJshT4WDgMvYmtQNYJHFtWoZ6iginrkloJFZ3qWyEDRv39_-0fE5l-mUqJgxKvWmQ/s320/aoMarch_5GWorldMap.png" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;">This allows inbound tourists to upload their vacation photos and videos, communicate with their families and friends via messaging apps, and work remotely while enjoying the different tourist spots in the country.<br /><br />Smart's mobile network covers 97% of the population with 4G/LTE and 5G as of the end of 2023. This mobile network is supported by PLDT's fiber infrastructure, which was at over 1.1 million cable kilometers, including international and domestic fiber.<br /><br /></span><p style="background-color: white; background-size: initial; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Meanwhile, for customers with Smart 5G SIMs and 5G-capable devices who are flying out – whether for international conferences, family trips, or even attend concerts of their favorite artists overseas, they can rely on Smart’s 5G roaming partnerships with 167 global partners in 89 destinations: Aland Island, Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Crete, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guam, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Northern Ireland, Northern Marianas, Norway, Oman, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, the United States of America, US Virgin Islands, Uzbekistan, the Vatican, Vietnam, and Wales.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; background-size: initial; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></p><p style="background-color: white; background-size: initial; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">To subscribe and check roaming status and other promos and information, customers can visit <a href="https://gigaroam.smart.com.ph/" target="_blank">https://gigaroam.smart.com.ph/</a>. To activate their roaming service before travelling abroad, prepaid customers must text ROAM<space>ON to 333; while postpaid customers can call the hotline *888 or *800 for Smart Infinity customers.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; background-size: initial; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></p><p style="background-color: white; background-size: initial; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Smart's initiatives to offer relevant mobile data services to Filipinos and customers around the world are aligned with the PLDT Group’s endeavors to narrow the digital divide and provide connectivity to all, supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG) particularly on SDG No. 9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure. These also reinforce PLDT Group’s support for the Government's overall digitalization thrust. </span></p>Mark Anthony Waganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09424950409891041443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360450300527734450.post-83568078334385128002024-03-19T12:40:00.006+08:002024-03-19T12:41:06.106+08:00Baguio City accelerates Smart City status through Bitskwela’s Bull or Bear Web3 Debate<p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">March 2024</span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">,</span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> Baguio, Philippines — </span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Philippine-based education platform </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bitskwela.com/&source=gmail&ust=1710908465714000&usg=AOvVaw1uFvM3j_hKSdMn02YF1xYF" href="https://www.bitskwela.com/" style="text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Bitskwela</span></a><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> elevates Baguio’s transformation to a Smart City through the Bull or Bear: Philippine Web3 Debate, highlighting the potential of Web3 to drive technological-based governance, reforms, and innovations in the city and across local governments all over the country.</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoMkUJWKlEIyDwnjrOjAzXPmn_aijlGUemjAskRr722c9ir51SupWYBVIgVZpdG2q4Mb70Mil4oBxt9T_PGwihWV_i8ZAqfJMvieDAj7vNbR18nW-wH5unQTQc6fHrmCe6S0fefbQwGMBxpBpACuJXFgmOrhjmRw2HTAk3DZ4yJ3t-iB8UAHeZfK9lvA/s6000/BoB%20Baguio%20Debaters-min.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoMkUJWKlEIyDwnjrOjAzXPmn_aijlGUemjAskRr722c9ir51SupWYBVIgVZpdG2q4Mb70Mil4oBxt9T_PGwihWV_i8ZAqfJMvieDAj7vNbR18nW-wH5unQTQc6fHrmCe6S0fefbQwGMBxpBpACuJXFgmOrhjmRw2HTAk3DZ4yJ3t-iB8UAHeZfK9lvA/s320/BoB%20Baguio%20Debaters-min.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Held at the University of the Cordilleras, Bitskwela’s sixth Bull or Bear debate, themed "Web3 in Baguio," served as a melting pot for different stakeholders, enthusiasts, and students to engage in an open discussion on the pros and cons of blockchain-related technologies. With a leveled understanding, Baguio citizens can make well-informed decisions when engaging with the Web3 space.<br /><br />Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong, who is leading the charge to classify Baguio as a full-fledged Smart City by 2027, underscored the significance of the event: <i>"This debate represents a pivotal step forward in our journey towards becoming a Smart City. By learning how to harness the transformative power of Web3 technology, we are not just envisioning a future of advanced governance and innovation but actively building it. Collaborations like these are crucial for us to realize a more connected, efficient, and inclusive city for all our residents.”<br /></i><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">“The goal of the Baguio Smart City project is to leverage emerging technologies, such as data analytics and artificial intelligence, to enact good governance. Alongside the tech-savvy population of Baguio, emerging technologies like blockchain and cryptocurrencies potentially play as a strong complement to sectors such as tourism management and citizen welfare,” </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">said Bitskwela CEO Jiro Reyes, echoing Mayor Magalong’s view on the integral role of Web3 in achieving the city’s goal. </span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">The debate featured esteemed leaders and experts in blockchain, technology, and innovation, including Christopher Star of Web3PH, Paolo Dioquino of DeFi Philippines, Henry James of Bitshares Labs, Pat Arro of Polkadot SEA, and Van Orpilla of Google Developers Group Baguio. They provided thought-provoking insights into topics such as the adoption of digital currencies to improve commerce and governance and the use of NFTs to boost tourism.</p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">“Bull or Bear is part of Bitskwela’s mission to help Filipinos own a piece of the internet. Our goal in these events is to bring Web3 and blockchain education to target areas where there is enough interest in emerging technology. Bitskwela envisions a Philippines where the words Bitcoin, crypto, and NFTs aren’t scary anymore for the everyday Filipino. We want cryptocurrency to be a household conversation; that’s why we’re bringing Bull or Bear to institutions such as the University of Cordillera,” </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Bitskwela CMO JC Macalintal added.</span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p>The Bull or Bear Baguio event was co-presented by Globe Telecom and Coins.ph, In collaboration with Polkadot, UC Innovation And Technology Transfer Office, and Bitshares Labs, along with Blockceler8 by Uniquecorn Strategies as its official PR partner. The event is also supported by NextBlock, KTX Finance, and <a href="http://friendzone.pro/">friendzone.pro</a>.Mark Anthony Waganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09424950409891041443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360450300527734450.post-43354795824820947942024-03-19T12:29:00.004+08:002024-03-19T12:29:37.165+08:00Mark your Calendars this March 23 and Get Your Game On with the latest Lenovo Legion and Lenovo LOQ Devices<p><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>MANILA, PHILIPPINES, March 2024</b> – Lenovo is helping gamers reach their ‘impossible’ with this new lineup - giving gamers the solutions they need to achieve gaming greatness. Whether you’re just starting out in your gaming career or looking to level up your current device, Lenovo has created a space where customers and gamers can participate in all-day tournaments against other teams or influencers and immerse themselves to discover the latest Lenovo Legion and Lenovo LOQ line-up.</span></span></p><p><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcbb2M1nKaCiaKv6Q4qs44J0NoqAnvNXqudZ5TUUOHn-EDVOMn_gPinvlAuu7-Rd32RzFdE3nW8DzuoI8PKy5tGhAE2VWoeIQIYbDOj8joF5tke0pfBLT6h_HmcwMZz5ufdUG-yue81pN1EKxBYEKs-bYpo9ySSi1Qg5-zc2zC7D7drQvNZbEGe6oCTA/s1200/Main%20KV.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcbb2M1nKaCiaKv6Q4qs44J0NoqAnvNXqudZ5TUUOHn-EDVOMn_gPinvlAuu7-Rd32RzFdE3nW8DzuoI8PKy5tGhAE2VWoeIQIYbDOj8joF5tke0pfBLT6h_HmcwMZz5ufdUG-yue81pN1EKxBYEKs-bYpo9ySSi1Qg5-zc2zC7D7drQvNZbEGe6oCTA/s320/Main%20KV.png" width="320" /></a></span></div>On <b>March 23 and 24, 2024</b> at <b>Cyberzone SM Makati</b>, Lenovo will be hosting the <b>“Get Your Game On!”</b> for gamers looking to enjoy a few rounds of crowd favorites. Popular gamers AdrianG and Lykable will also be joining the excitement by challenging attendees to a round of competitive gaming.<br /><br />While customers await their turn to play a game, an experience area will also be available for those looking to check out the latest Lenovo gaming devices. <br /><br />Perfect for gamers who are on the lookout for a mobile yet powerful device, the Legion 9i, is Lenovo’s flagship gaming device powered by the 13th Gen Intel Core i9 HX-series processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics. It boasts a 16-inch 16:10 Mini LED display, custom-tuned performance with the Lenovo AI Engine+, and cooler operation with an integrated liquid cooling system.<br /><br /><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">As an added treat, for purchases made during the event on participating devices, customers will receive a free Legion R25i-30 gaming monitor worth PHP 12,495.00.</span></p><p class="p2" style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p3" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">So, what are you waiting for? Don’t miss out on experiencing this exciting gaming event and scoring your next gaming device. For more information, visit Lenovo’s official <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lenovophilippines"><span class="s2" style="color: #103cc0;">facebook page</span></a> and <a href="https://www.lenovo.com/ph/en/?fbclid=IwAR0MmDeECMenvK2aEbW_gaPNwDqqk00IofopXranPwkbz0G5gQBqBSTWgBI"><span class="s2" style="color: #103cc0;">website</span></a>.</span></span></p><p class="p3" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="p3" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="s1" style="color: black;">On the other hand, for newbie gamers looking to purchase their first gaming machine, the Lenovo LOQ </span><span class="s2" style="background-color: white;">15IAX9I gives great bang for your buck. This device is packed with all the essential components needed for an intensive gameplay or heavy workload. It is powered by the 12th-generation Intel Core i5 processor, Intel Arc 5 Graphics, and it also features a brand new hyper chamber design that keeps it cool and slim.</span></span></p>Mark Anthony Waganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09424950409891041443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360450300527734450.post-39511589017962681872024-03-18T11:47:00.002+08:002024-03-18T11:47:29.465+08:00Innovative products, eSIMs drive mobile data usage, accelerate Smart growth in 2023<p style="background-color: white; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Leading integrated telco network PLDT Inc (PLDT)'s wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc (Smart) posted sequential quarterly growth in 2023, buoyed by value-packed promos and innovative products and services.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPDAjFvmC52xq3aIIZKCWPYmNWwM8aKQT8MRzN42vF2vZuxKoWsY_GUyBmogEr6DG74yrCVmKiTBEnneKUA1xNyvhI87M-9C9W0HwujNl9T6clgxp0Vk8bBJZX5Qr6VMT5JKHon1Jk_VuZdoSB4m-HQNLDoHCWnfmGBJvYiJtUVvCwiVepSSFerF0kbA/s1600/smart_logo_2016.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1131" data-original-width="1600" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPDAjFvmC52xq3aIIZKCWPYmNWwM8aKQT8MRzN42vF2vZuxKoWsY_GUyBmogEr6DG74yrCVmKiTBEnneKUA1xNyvhI87M-9C9W0HwujNl9T6clgxp0Vk8bBJZX5Qr6VMT5JKHon1Jk_VuZdoSB4m-HQNLDoHCWnfmGBJvYiJtUVvCwiVepSSFerF0kbA/s320/smart_logo_2016.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><p style="background-color: white; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">"We continue to deploy differentiated offers, with longer validities, larger bandwidth, and ultimately better experiences, supported by our expansive network across the country," said Alex O. Caeg, Head of Consumer Business-Individual at Smart. "As we re-accelerate our network rollout, we are boosting our capabilities to deliver product lines that are relevant and of value to our customers."</span></p><p style="background-color: white; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></p><p style="background-color: white; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Average data usage per subscriber grew by 19% to 11GB compared to 2022, while active data users hit 39.0 million in 2023.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></b></p><p style="background-color: white; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">"Also driving this increase in data usage are Smart’s higher velocity top-up products, and the recently launched eSIMs," said Kristine A. Go, SVP for Consumer Wireless Business, adding that Smart's roster of innovations pushing for higher velocity offers, larger top-up denominations, and more engagement channels continue to support Filipinos' increasing appetite for data.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></p><p style="background-color: white; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The individual segment's mobile data revenues grew by 6% to ₱71.1 billion for the period, driven by an 11% year-on-year increase in mobile data traffic to 4,898 Petabytes. Worth noting is the robust growth in revenues registered in the fourth quarter which saw prepaid and postpaid revenues rise by 6% and 4%, respectively, versus the same period last year. Wireless Consumer Mobile Data revenues now account for 87% of total Individual Wireless revenues, which hit ₱81.8 billion in 2023, up by 2% or ₱1.5 billion year-on-year. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></p><p style="background-color: white; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Supporting this level of performance is Smart's mobile network, which covered 97% of the population with 4G/LTE and 5G as of the end of 2023. This mobile network is supported by PLDT's fiber infrastructure, which was at over 1.1 million cable kilometers, including international and domestic fiber.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Smart's initiatives to offer relevant mobile data services to Filipinos are aligned with the PLDT Group’s endeavors to narrow the digital divide and provide connectivity to all, supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG), particularly on SDG No. 9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure. These also reinforce PLDT Group’s support for the Government's overall digitalization thrust.</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span> </span></p>Mark Anthony Waganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09424950409891041443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360450300527734450.post-20874201779725783002024-03-18T11:38:00.004+08:002024-03-18T11:38:39.420+08:00Creative and entertainment personalities call on Senate to boost Intellectual Property Code, enable online site blocking<p><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Philippine creative, entertainment, and digital industries have joined hands to push for the Senate’s swift passage of amendments to the Intellectual Property Code to enable online site blocking as a measure to combat content piracy, safeguard intellectual property rights, and foster the growth of Filipino talent and creativity.</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2L4tMvlecXe5UtAZFbcQoWFK8gWdHgHA4qFzOgGxFwDkKFedtQ7QP6E6MluIvBVH6VQnNTUAOri4lTcfLdQF_Z6is9SdSBXGooiS9uMaa7SWTKFJaxw8fGF8hVxRbdyg0QEavv6Yo7XiKi8uzMnasFB2FtPCCYdvTAN0DaW3z9vARTQlRmaiPFZjprQ/s1920/Creative%20and%20entertainment%20personalities%20call%20on%20Senate%20to%20boost%20Intellectual%20Property%20Code,%20enable%20online%20site%20blocking.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2L4tMvlecXe5UtAZFbcQoWFK8gWdHgHA4qFzOgGxFwDkKFedtQ7QP6E6MluIvBVH6VQnNTUAOri4lTcfLdQF_Z6is9SdSBXGooiS9uMaa7SWTKFJaxw8fGF8hVxRbdyg0QEavv6Yo7XiKi8uzMnasFB2FtPCCYdvTAN0DaW3z9vARTQlRmaiPFZjprQ/s320/Creative%20and%20entertainment%20personalities%20call%20on%20Senate%20to%20boost%20Intellectual%20Property%20Code,%20enable%20online%20site%20blocking.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Lending their voices and support to the cause are actors Ryan Eigenmann, Cai Cortez, and Kiray Celis; host and presenter Pia Guanio-Mago; and writer-director Fifth Solomon. Together, they amplify the call for shared responsibility in combating online piracy to ensure that Filipino talents are duly recognized, protected, and rewarded.<br /><br />Their support follows recent calls from multi-awarded actor John Arcilla and leading actress Shaina Magdayao for the Senate to pass amendments enabling online site blocking and commit to stopping piracy.<br /><br /></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a name="_m7ac9vz4rvpg"></a><span lang="EN" style="background-size: initial;">Online piracy inflicts extensive harm on the ecosystem of the creative and entertainment industry, which comprises a multitude of professionals operating both in front of the camera and behind the scenes. The group underscores the depth of the problem’s impact and the urgent need for legislative measures to combat it.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a name="_cyinvy6hri9z"></a><span lang="EN" style="background-size: initial;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a name="_b8dqramh39hb"></a><span lang="EN" style="background-size: initial;">"Enabling online site blocking represents a critical step forward in our journey towards creating a safer digital landscape. It's about empowering our creators and ensuring that they are safeguarded against the unfair practices of online piracy. With this measure, we look forward to a future where Filipino talent is free from the constraints of digital theft," said Yoly Crisanto, Globe's Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a name="_lymw0kdmdb5d"></a><span lang="EN" style="background-size: initial;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a name="_zd6ckxhfzwiw"></a><span lang="EN" style="background-size: initial;">The proposal to allow online site blocking under the 26-year-old Intellectual Property Code seeks to protect both the creative industry and consumers by curbing the proliferation of pirate websites and preventing legitimate content businesses from suffering revenue loss due to online theft.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a name="_m7pl0d7km9cm"></a><span lang="EN" style="background-size: initial;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a name="_g0kdxkiao69m"></a><span lang="EN" style="background-size: initial;">Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Salceda’s House Bill No. 7600, which seeks this amendment, was already passed by the House of Representatives almost a year ago. Counterpart bills in the Senate, introduced by Senators Jinggoy Estrada and Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr., both actors, have yet to advance.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a name="_metaqh37w1n9"></a><span lang="EN" style="background-size: initial;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a name="_iduyibu02ici"></a><span lang="EN" style="background-size: initial;">These separate legislations aim to update and strengthen the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines by enhancing the enforcement capabilities of the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) against piracy.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a name="_dfyzyxry3c0t"></a><span lang="EN" style="background-size: initial;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a name="_8liqowrld7lz"></a><span lang="EN" style="background-size: initial;">The bills also seek to remove the IP Code's existing limitations by broadening its scope to encompass electronic and online content within the definition of pirated goods.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a name="_f9uo8jvm13y"></a><span lang="EN" style="background-size: initial;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a name="_cxfa1x4ju7o8"></a><span lang="EN" style="background-size: initial;">Through its #PlayItRight campaign, Globe has been actively combating online piracy and championing a responsible digital ecosystem for the past six years. The company is convinced that the IP Code amendment will protect the rights and livelihood of content creators and industries reliant on intellectual creativity, as well as foster ethical consumption and distribution of digital content.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a name="_mdfxwpawfx3n"></a><span lang="EN" style="background-size: initial;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a name="_c2lyk3m493y5"></a><span lang="EN" style="background-size: initial;">To provide an interim site-blocking measure pending passage of amendment bill, Globe earlier joined forces with the IPOPHL and four leading Internet Service Providers (ISPs) by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a site-blocking mechanism targeting pirate sites, marking Asia's first initiative of its kind.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a name="_km5vgy6qybhc"></a><span lang="EN" style="background-size: initial;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a name="_glffkslc1k26"></a><span lang="EN" style="background-size: initial;">To learn more about Globe, visit </span><span lang="EN"><a href="http://www.globe.com.ph/" target="_blank"><span style="background-size: initial;">www.globe.com.ph</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="background-size: initial;">.</span></span></p>Mark Anthony Waganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09424950409891041443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360450300527734450.post-71558935021540320192024-03-18T11:05:00.003+08:002024-03-18T11:05:35.151+08:00PUBG Mobile and Bentley Motors Announce Epic Collaboration as Iconic Luxury Hits the Battlegrounds<p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">MANILA – MARCH 18, 2024 – </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">PUBG MOBILE</span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">, one of the world’s most popular mobile games, is excited to announce its partnership with luxury car manufacturer, </span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Bentley Motors.</span></span></p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">From March 15 until May 12,</span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">the collaboration will see four iconic Bentley models introduced into </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">PUBG MOBILE</span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">:</span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">the Bentayga Azure, Flying Spur Mulliner, Continental GT Convertible Mulliner, and the Batur.</span></span><div><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPaRzIs39Tdk-wrWPODyNq44Vvy-t93DBEq_Vg5QeJXpNu315NtQeqToR9DVHeShSxZqg4oUoXJqTzwGvcMzYZEHqwFWrXo1k-G6Y7OMYLnNtn0R6LbpHBmX5tgTWhPyloZ4mERAY2VFIS_SzStuci8l6YKe-_XJhK259e3FuuFLiDWYkG3Hwt6Qr2ag/s5000/Bentley_1.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2812" data-original-width="5000" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPaRzIs39Tdk-wrWPODyNq44Vvy-t93DBEq_Vg5QeJXpNu315NtQeqToR9DVHeShSxZqg4oUoXJqTzwGvcMzYZEHqwFWrXo1k-G6Y7OMYLnNtn0R6LbpHBmX5tgTWhPyloZ4mERAY2VFIS_SzStuci8l6YKe-_XJhK259e3FuuFLiDWYkG3Hwt6Qr2ag/s320/Bentley_1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></span><span style="background-color: white; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Founded in 1919, Bentley is renowned for precision engineering, luxury, and performance. From iconic racing victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans to its modern lineup of luxurious grand tourers, sedans, and SUVs, Bentley continues to push the boundaries of automotive innovation while maintaining its commitment to craftsmanship and elegance. With a global presence and a loyal following of discerning enthusiasts, Bentley remains at the pinnacle of luxury motoring and innovation, delivering unparalleled driving experiences to its esteemed clientele.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">PUBG MOBILE</span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> players can add a touch of opulence to the battleground, with four Bentley models providing more in-game options and experiences to choose from. The Bentley Bentayga Azure is designed to epitomize comfort and well-being, whilst the Bentley Flying Spur Mulliner</span><span style="background-color: white; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">stands as the quintessential luxury sedan. Elsewhere, the Bentley Continental GTC Mulliner effortlessly balances performance, craftsmanship, and style. Lastly, players can experience the Bentley Batur, the most powerful production car ever crafted by Bentley,</span><span style="font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">with only 18 physical units produced worldwide.</span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">These collaboration models can be used in four in-game vehicle types; UAZ, Dacia, Coupe RB, and Mirado. </span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Alongside these timeless vehicles, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">PUBG MOBILE </span><span style="background-color: white; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">players will be able to accessorize </span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">with the Bentley Ornament and Bentley Parachute.</span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">As part of the </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">PUBG MOBILE </span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Vehicle Collection System, the more Bentley models players collect from the partnership, the greater the in-game rewards they'll unlock.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> Players will have the opportunity to experience select rewards in advance by unlocking a one-off spend of UC, with</span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> UC payback available </span><span style="background-color: white; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">upon completing certain collections.</span></span></div><div><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQCFMXEyUMKgbSnt9VF55gNZwmleeP6B-xoMMloqBdEnJIUXTYEWPd6FDDFfPiT1tGhSftIAON0FfUKb_Ix0ZFCOq2sSZRSicMDYpjJzqTlHhy5IhvnGtAZrLZJqQcNm1hwXUdBQfvuQ6qBq9kSuZGexA1WSST2WONTSHu9rV_c6eCmJIiHx4snBR6QQ/s3840/Bentley_2.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2160" data-original-width="3840" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQCFMXEyUMKgbSnt9VF55gNZwmleeP6B-xoMMloqBdEnJIUXTYEWPd6FDDFfPiT1tGhSftIAON0FfUKb_Ix0ZFCOq2sSZRSicMDYpjJzqTlHhy5IhvnGtAZrLZJqQcNm1hwXUdBQfvuQ6qBq9kSuZGexA1WSST2WONTSHu9rV_c6eCmJIiHx4snBR6QQ/s320/Bentley_2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Vincent Wang, Head of </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">PUBG MOBILE</span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> Publishing at Tencent Games, said: </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">“</span><span style="font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">PUBG MOBILE’</span><span style="font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">s exciting partnership with Bentley unites the thrill of the battlegrounds with the allure of luxury. By introducing iconic Bentley models into </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">PUBG MOBILE</span><span style="font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">, we aim to transport players into an exciting world where style meets strategy</span><span style="background-color: white; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">, </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">and where every victory is as exhilarating as it is prestigious."</span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The</span><span style="font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> PUBG MOBILE</span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> x Bentley collaboration </span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">will be available beginning March 15th until May 12th. Download and play the game for free on the</span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pubg-mobile/id1330123889?mt%3D8&source=gmail&ust=1710811479725000&usg=AOvVaw0SY38fTJasFSf73uOTk3YR" href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pubg-mobile/id1330123889?mt=8" style="background-color: white; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">App Store</span></a><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> and</span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id%3Dcom.tencent.ig&source=gmail&ust=1710811479725000&usg=AOvVaw1eybG-6xwUVCSxaEISaLXG" href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tencent.ig" style="background-color: white; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Google Play Store</span></a><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> to try the new content. </span></span></div>Mark Anthony Waganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09424950409891041443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360450300527734450.post-6854498746697272802024-03-18T10:54:00.001+08:002024-03-18T10:54:18.970+08:00 Globe, Converge embark on co-build projects in Bicol and Leyte for improved capacity, network resilience<p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;">Globe and Converge are spearheading co-build projects in the Bicol Region and Leyte Province to extend fiber optic networks and improve the delivery of reliable connectivity, marking a key industry milestone in collaborative network expansion.</span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"> </span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOftEvrerVHooNwHIOgK4n5Attc4ofmtUeOkQXVmwEAa47EeEAAbqYTXPHUqLfT9vz2H5ML8-bkbhyphenhypheniTsrMLPrQhBNZ-c_2XjPgDZoXe4Cbk7p-nst4sJ1bRwfQQW1rO1h-kgap7B_NYyZH7HWnCUm6b_Ojk2e9xX2WrVyZ0Xtb1g7uUAwh-SENwkqLQ/s1904/Globe%20X%20Converge.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1287" data-original-width="1904" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOftEvrerVHooNwHIOgK4n5Attc4ofmtUeOkQXVmwEAa47EeEAAbqYTXPHUqLfT9vz2H5ML8-bkbhyphenhypheniTsrMLPrQhBNZ-c_2XjPgDZoXe4Cbk7p-nst4sJ1bRwfQQW1rO1h-kgap7B_NYyZH7HWnCUm6b_Ojk2e9xX2WrVyZ0Xtb1g7uUAwh-SENwkqLQ/s320/Globe%20X%20Converge.png" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Through a partnership sealed in February 2022, Globe and Converge embarked on its first joint project in 2022: a co-build spanning 137 kilometers from Pili, Camarines Sur, to Legazpi City, Albay. Utilizing cutting-edge technology, this venture includes deploying state-of-the-art microduct solution underground facilities. This project wrapped up in Q3 of 2022.<br /><br />Following the success of the initial undertaking, a second co-build project in Leyte Province began in the third quarter of 2023. Spanning 209 kilometers to connect Tacloban and Maasin via Baybay, it is currently 80% complete and is expected to conclude by the third quarter of 2024.<br /><br /></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a name="_hwx512so850e"></a><span lang="EN" style="background-size: initial;">These initiatives fall under Globe’s core fortification program, designed to achieve comprehensive enhancements, expand the fiber network, upgrade network capacity, and accommodate Hyperscalers' needs. Additionally, the program focuses on improving the resilience of the company’s Fiber Optic Core Backbone Network against the impacts of typhoons and other natural disasters.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a name="_ku0khxpi8hbg"></a><span lang="EN" style="background-size: initial;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a name="_sligshg58idk"></a><span lang="EN" style="background-size: initial;">"Our collaboration with Converge demonstrates our commitment to improving telecom infrastructure across the Philippines. By pooling our resources and expertise, we're expanding our network more efficiently and significantly lowering the costs associated with such extensive infrastructure projects,” said </span><span lang="EN">Joel Agustin, Globe SVP and Head of Network Planning and Engineering.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a name="_db8qz81bgl2w"></a><span lang="EN"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a name="_ud7hj5h18u7k"></a><span lang="EN">He said the collaboration with Converge allows Globe to continue to improve its network availability and consistency, which are critical in providing reliable service.</span><span lang="EN" style="background-size: initial;"></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a name="_7fuluu917msl"></a><span lang="EN" style="background-size: initial;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a name="_dbuklei8ei7p"></a><span lang="EN" style="background-size: initial;">“We truly appreciate the collaboration with Converge as we share the same focus on delivering reliable service to our customers. We are looking forward to a sustained and fruitful partnership as we continue to strive to improve our customers' experience,” Agustin said.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a name="_otfv4no42088"></a><span lang="EN" style="background-size: initial;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a name="_941abfymmtz"></a><span lang="EN" style="background-size: initial;">Globe and Converge are committed to continuing their cooperative efforts to improve the nation's telecom framework, ensuring wider access to dependable, high-quality internet services.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a name="_cxfa1x4ju7o8"></a><span lang="EN" style="background-size: initial;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a name="_glffkslc1k26"></a><span lang="EN" style="background-size: initial;">To learn more about Globe, visit </span><span lang="EN"><a href="http://www.globe.com.ph/" target="_blank"><span style="background-size: initial;">www.globe.com.ph</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="background-size: initial;">.</span></span></p>Mark Anthony Waganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09424950409891041443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360450300527734450.post-44178068303520488412024-03-15T14:54:00.003+08:002024-03-15T14:54:37.913+08:00Vivo V29 5G sets the stage for V30 Series in selfie excellence<p><span style="font-family: inherit;">Vi<span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">vo, a brand synonymous with exceptional selfie cameras, has again left a mark in the smartphone industry with its stellar Vivo V29 5G. </span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX1qapZHppG2oR5l-NXKILrkxByJMNvvxeKiOOPDPUvdLvS4CT4FRrgXQmAM76auAn2CpfC25zBf5x8zk-qYL7LPmqxXmKcHttmJJUnopazct3ecXBzytNWhP-ZReuB10emM_Av1PC5sztuvDbF4MXroLvNfq0HoRpl_MwkBEo9l2oPjJcS7andZ0A8w/s3750/vivo%20V29%205G%20-%20selfie%20powerhouse.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1963" data-original-width="3750" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX1qapZHppG2oR5l-NXKILrkxByJMNvvxeKiOOPDPUvdLvS4CT4FRrgXQmAM76auAn2CpfC25zBf5x8zk-qYL7LPmqxXmKcHttmJJUnopazct3ecXBzytNWhP-ZReuB10emM_Av1PC5sztuvDbF4MXroLvNfq0HoRpl_MwkBEo9l2oPjJcS7andZ0A8w/s320/vivo%20V29%205G%20-%20selfie%20powerhouse.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><p></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-c578ade2-7fff-8ade-f4a6-7c3af59f41c8"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 6pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The industry's recognition of the Vivo V29 5G's capabilities speaks volumes. In 2023, it was hailed as the best selfie camera by the largest and longest-running tech site, solidifying its position as a leader in smartphone photography. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 6pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Another tech entity hailed the Vivo V29 5G as the mid-range smartphone in 2023. Moreover, the prestigious 5th VP Choice Awards has nominated the V29 5G as the 2023 mid-range smartphone, a testament to its excellence beyond its impressive camera features. The month-long voting starts on March 15, 2024.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 6pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The device has showcased Vivo's prowess in photography and set a benchmark for future releases, including the highly anticipated Vivo V30 Series. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 6pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It epitomizes the art of taking selfies to a whole new level. Equipped with a powerful 50MP HD front camera featuring a 92° wide-angle lens, autofocus, and electronic image stabilization (EIS), it redefines the standards of selfie photography. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 6pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The wide-angle lens ensures that every group photo captures the entire scene, ensuring no one gets left out of the frame. Meanwhile, advanced features like autofocus tracking guarantee sharp and focused selfies, regardless of the distance from your subjects. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 6pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-1fbfc5b4-7fff-10a4-5bd0-04f45b1fd37d"></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 6pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Vivo V30 Series is poised to inherit and expand upon the innovative camera technology of its predecessor, Vivo V29 5G, promising users an unmatched selfie photography experience.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 6pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Join Vivo on March 20, 2024, at 7pm for the much-awaited launch of the Vivo V30 Series. Set a reminder and bookmark this link for the live-stream event: </span><a href="https://bit.ly/vivoV305GLaunch?fbclid=IwAR18hipFca1BvHbqg7YDHOfLVfM8epMeUu5QCntwxKG-DQTssV9JPaJQIh4" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">https://bit.ly/vivoV305GLaunch</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 6pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-ccc13797-7fff-4512-5dab-055a0bce9d0f"></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 6pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Follow the Vivo </span><a href="https://bit.ly/v30prq" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">website</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/vivo.philippines" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Facebook</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, </span><a href="https://twitter.com/vivo_phil" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">X</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/vivo_philippines/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Instagram</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">,</span><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@vivo_philippines" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> TikTok</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, and </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDtSvU_09zhvr3ANUB1a1Mw" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">YouTube</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> to keep updated on important events, announcements, and activities.</span></p></span></span>Mark Anthony Waganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09424950409891041443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360450300527734450.post-19738226405734290842024-03-15T10:55:00.002+08:002024-03-15T10:56:05.812+08:00PLDT, Smart receive NPC Seal of Registration, affirm commitment to customer data privacy<p><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Underscoring the importance of customer data protection in its transactions, PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) have completed all the requirements to receive the Seal of Registration from the National Privacy Commission (NPC).</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Vyo1GulrjSQpUkoZFFPOtrpx_cBC1VHG2-fYccthn5t1ne1nHdyCB7MoYZ-J9PeHXuK90JTBhqTxEMTy9uBpH1Lrx56waQU_AnO6fhJrMn1YJWOt67xAmY2fGVAjMlLx4O1QAr9qqdArDi5jMvVMoO9_c2h087XbxGGPkK_GaIweIQp-qxfk0_QVfg/s640/pldt-smart-logo-2-ezgif.com-webp-to-png-converter.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="640" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Vyo1GulrjSQpUkoZFFPOtrpx_cBC1VHG2-fYccthn5t1ne1nHdyCB7MoYZ-J9PeHXuK90JTBhqTxEMTy9uBpH1Lrx56waQU_AnO6fhJrMn1YJWOt67xAmY2fGVAjMlLx4O1QAr9qqdArDi5jMvVMoO9_c2h087XbxGGPkK_GaIweIQp-qxfk0_QVfg/s320/pldt-smart-logo-2-ezgif.com-webp-to-png-converter.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;">“This is aligned with our goal of implementing the best global practices when it comes to protecting our customers’ data privacy. We have been working closely with the NPC in taking the lead to do what is right by our customers, and in mobilizing our entire organization to put a premium on upholding data privacy in the way we design our systems, processes, products, and services,” said Leah Besa-Jimenez, Chief Data Privacy Officer at PLDT and Smart.<br /><br /></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">On the frontlines, PLDT and Smart continue to care for the privacy and security of the communities that they serve by implementing initiatives such as SIM registration via QR codes, and cybersecurity talks to educate customers. All employees, including store frontliners, also consistently undergo mandatory data privacy refresher courses that require 100% compliance at all levels across the organization. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Working towards a safer internet for all</span></i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">In 2023, PLDT and Smart reiterated their support for the initiatives of the NPC in protecting Filipinos’ data during the Commission’s visit to the headquarters. From customer service frontliners in the stores to the experts in the Cyber Security Operations Group (CSOG) Command Center, the telcos demonstrated their preparedness and capability to protect the privacy and security of their customers at various levels.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The PLDT Group has also been actively engaging global organizations, national government agencies, and other likeminded institutions for a multi-stakeholder approach to combat online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC) and child sexual abuse and exploitation materials (CSAEM)-related issues. As of end-2023, the PLDT Group has blocked 1.5 billion user attempts to access CSAEM. The PLDT Group has also invested heavily in its pioneering Child Protection Platform that blocks CSAEM at the more difficult content level.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Last year, the PLDT Group’s robust cybersecurity infrastructure fended off more than 16 billion attacks and attempts to breach its cybersecurity network. It also blocked more than 65 million SMShing messages. Smart, likewise, blacklisted more than 315,000 mobile numbers from its network.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">PLDT and Smart’s broad program to reinforce cybersecurity and data privacy across the organization is a key ESG focus area of the PLDT Group and underscores its commitment to elevate the quality of customer experience.</span></p>Mark Anthony Waganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09424950409891041443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360450300527734450.post-73750300313354163292024-03-15T09:45:00.004+08:002024-03-15T09:45:57.801+08:00PUBG Mobile Partners With Global Anime Phenomenon SPY×FAMILY<p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">MANILA – MARCH 2024 – </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">PUBG MOBILE</span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">, one of the world’s most popular mobile games, has announced a brand new partnership with the internationally beloved </span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">SPY×FAMILY series.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwJDjrZQe2fRuPZNis51oNAT0u76Ha88bqh9cnHpjdMPKMQgqXBoKPa-YzOyaBjj6wnsqKB0JChabp7GAsYfvHEkB-0Ar_emKnO_LKUrqUbGg5lqAfeMgbfHPrZYCUDAa23bYdSNUri-JqgKCbNQhS-BOSNZHy8FlZiXS4VKNzvJQjhU4EdBLPet2VGA/s5760/Global%20%E5%85%A8%E7%90%83%E9%80%9A%E7%94%A8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="5760" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwJDjrZQe2fRuPZNis51oNAT0u76Ha88bqh9cnHpjdMPKMQgqXBoKPa-YzOyaBjj6wnsqKB0JChabp7GAsYfvHEkB-0Ar_emKnO_LKUrqUbGg5lqAfeMgbfHPrZYCUDAa23bYdSNUri-JqgKCbNQhS-BOSNZHy8FlZiXS4VKNzvJQjhU4EdBLPet2VGA/s320/Global%20%E5%85%A8%E7%90%83%E9%80%9A%E7%94%A8.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">SPY×FAMILY is a critically acclaimed Japanese anime and manga series that follows a spy codenamed Twilight, who is tasked with foiling a threat to the fragile peace between rival nations of Westalis and Ostania. To make contact with his Ostanian target, Twilight must form a family as Loid Forger and enroll his “child” into a prestigious school. Little does he know that his adopted daughter Anya is a psychic who can read minds, and his new wife Yor is secretly a skilled assassin. The peace of the world rests in the hands of a family of three hiding their true identities from each other. </span></span></p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222;" /></span><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The original work by Tatsuya Endo, which has been serialized in "Shonen Jump+" since March 2019, has won numerous manga awards and, as of March 2024, has surpassed a total of 35 million copies in circulation across 13 volumes.</span></span></p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222;" /></span><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">In the past, </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">PUBG MOBILE</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> has collaborated with other world-renowned anime titles, such as DRAGON BALL SUPER, NEON GENESIS EVANGELION, and JUJUTSU KAISEN. With its partnership with SPY× FAMILY, the game will bring a host of new content from the anime series to its battlegrounds shortly, stay tuned for more details. </span></span></p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222;" /></span><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #111111; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">PUBG MOBILE</span><span style="color: #111111; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> is available to download and play for free on the</span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pubg-mobile/id1330123889?mt%3D8&source=gmail&ust=1710553138703000&usg=AOvVaw02IrBvqDg31F5xQ_q6-2t6" href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pubg-mobile/id1330123889?mt=8" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #111111; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> App Store</span></a><span style="color: #111111; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> and</span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id%3Dcom.tencent.ig&source=gmail&ust=1710553138703000&usg=AOvVaw1xSXwaOsGqJV8EC794MS_n" href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tencent.ig" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #111111; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span style="color: #111111; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Google Play</span></a><span style="color: #111111; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline;"> Store</span><span style="color: #111111; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #111111; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span></p>Mark Anthony Waganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09424950409891041443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360450300527734450.post-24025849741361103902024-03-14T15:33:00.003+08:002024-03-14T15:33:36.945+08:00Explore the Fairy Tale Magic of the Nimbus Islands in PUBG Mobile’s Version 3.1 Update<p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">LONDON – March 2024 – </span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">PUBG MOBILE</span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">, one of the world’s most popular mobile games,</span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> has unveiled new hidden treasures with the release of its </span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">Version 3.1 Update. </span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Until May 12th, players can now experience the new themed mode Skyhigh Spectacle and battle across the Nimbus Islands, a pair of islands offering players unique ways to engage in intense battles and strategic gameplay. Metro Royale Chapter 19 also receives updates and fixes, whilst World of Wonder sees new improvements,</span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> including an all-new feature allowing players to design their own dream homes inside </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">PUBG MOBILE</span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">.</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNIoQGHoJN_Oexmi8qk83SZBvYS4zcUIvUfnTu4ioaI8wuG8ABPfl63O9EpZ1XlR_lMpEaO7ABRgEn1pa90yAR_GSfh2W-Qyny6noESwaj9LbQrdzX8ZOKEAJorGUfzzHTNrJLrHPgYouy7k0UJDvzFo3LCZk2Bz4EmZKW3qP9AzQH7JZPyiOQgOWAbA/s3842/1_en.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2160" data-original-width="3842" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNIoQGHoJN_Oexmi8qk83SZBvYS4zcUIvUfnTu4ioaI8wuG8ABPfl63O9EpZ1XlR_lMpEaO7ABRgEn1pa90yAR_GSfh2W-Qyny6noESwaj9LbQrdzX8ZOKEAJorGUfzzHTNrJLrHPgYouy7k0UJDvzFo3LCZk2Bz4EmZKW3qP9AzQH7JZPyiOQgOWAbA/s320/1_en.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">The </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">Version 3.1 Update</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">, which was released in line with </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">PUBG MOBILE</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">’s sixth anniversary, sees the Nimbus Islands invite </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">PUBG MOBILE</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> players to vary their gameplay. The Nimbus Islands offer different combat experiences, while Sky Isle (Day) is illuminated and ideal for intense firefights, Sky Isle (Night) provides a darker, stealthier setting. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">As players jump into the fray on the Erangel, Livik, and Miramar maps, they will encounter two portals in the sky along the flight path, transporting them to the Nimbus Island of their choice. </span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Upon reaching the Nimbus Islands, a countdown timer starts; if eliminated on the islands, players will parachute directly back to the main match. After the countdown, the islands disappear, becoming unavailable for the rest of the match. With ample supplies scattered across the islands, </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">PUBG MOBILE </span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">players can gear up for intense battles on the Nimbus Islands or opt for a tactical retreat through the portal and back to the main match.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">You can also summon a Genie on the Nimbus Islands. Alongside summoning a Genie to receive bountiful rewards and a Respawn Card, players can also experience the whimsical Flying Carpet vehicle. With its groundbreaking Ground/Air Flight Switch feature, players can seamlessly transition between ground and air travel. While on the ground, the carpet glides smoothly, allowing the backseat passenger to participate in combat; however, once airborne, shooting is disabled, compelling players to hold on tightly as the carpet performs exhilarating aerial maneuvers. Players can also recall the Flying Carpet once they reach a certain distance, or release it if desired, providing new tactical opportunities on the battleground. When a Flying Carpet is unoccupied, players can use emotes near the carpet, causing it to dance with them, with further Flying Carpet interactions for</span><span style="font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;"> PUBG MOBILE</span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> players to explore and discover. </span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Nimbus Islands also introduces the flying Sky Treasure Ship, capable of journeying on a set route to different locations. Operating on a predetermined path, the Sky Treasure Ship pauses at each boarding point along its route for players to hop aboard, and sporadically releases numerous rewards at these boarding points, enticing players with valuable loot.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">The </span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">Version 3.1 Update</span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> also brings a variety of new weapons and tactical items in themed game mode, including the Grooving grenade, a new throwable that will summon a Genie and create a temporary dancing zone, and the Portal Staff, which can create two portals for quick mid-range transportation and teammate rescues. Each player is also equipped with a Treasure Map, enabling them to locate both common and rare crates containing various supplies during the match, with the added possibility of discovering the elusive Treasure Vault Key, which will grant access to rare supplies when used to unlock the Auspicious Treasure Vault.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Miramar also receives a significant update in </span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">Version 3.1</span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">, including new areas, gas station updates, and new ziplines, alongside the introduction of potential sandstorms. The Truck Stop and Partona areas are now integrated into Miramar, and gas stations across the map now offer vehicle refueling services, allowing players to replenish fuel using tokens. A new Trade Shop has also emerged and will purchase five specific types of items from players each match, with a small number of items also available for players to purchase. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">The P90 firearm also returns to being the first SMG available in airdrop crates. This updated version of the P90 will exclusively spawn in airdrop crates, and utilizes a distinctive 5.7mm ammo, with a high rate of fire and minimal recoil offering exceptional performance. Cycle 6 Season 17 also arrives in the </span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">Version 3.1 Update,</span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> bringing forth an array of exciting updates and enhancements, including the introduction of new legendary items, promising players an elevated experience with exclusive rewards. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">The </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">Version 3.1 Update</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> also sees new additions to the World of Wonder creative mode as it celebrates its one-year anniversary, with new Fairy Tale elements including pirate ships, cannons, telescopes, and more, alongside new rainy and snowy weather, and an all-new Home system. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Unlike World of Wonder’s limited access, Home is open to all players, allowing them to construct their dream home, fostering creativity and community engagement on a grand scale.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> The Home tab, which can be found on the World of Wonders page, offers players the unique chance to design and build their own dream homes within </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">PUBG MOBILE</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">! Decorate your home with a variety of interactable items including chairs, sofas, beds, lamps, two-seater swings, speakers, guitars, pianos, violins, and more. Each home also features its own butler. Players are also able to browse and visit their friends’ homes, join forces to edit homes with up to four people online, explore featured homes, and check home rankings. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Furthermore, a Home Shop has been added to the Cheer Park, enabling players to purchase home items. Players can also use a special Home token to participate in Lucky Spins and win exclusive furniture and items for their homes. Complete home missions to win fabulous rewards, and utilize camera modes to save images of your home to your mobile phones and in-game home photo albums.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Additionally, the new Metro Royale Chapter will be available from March 14th to May 12th. Players can enjoy Treasure Ship areas and Balloon Crates added to Misty Port and Arctic Base maps, alongside new Chapter 19 collectibles. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Players can also look forward to an exciting upcoming collaboration with the highly acclaimed anime and manga series Spy x Family, as well as another partnership with a yet-to-be-announced new luxury car manufacturer coming soon. Stay tuned for more details!</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Complete information about what’s included in </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">PUBG MOBILE’s</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">Version 3.1 Update</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> can be found in the official patch notes available </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">here</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">PUBG MOBILE’s</span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;"> Version 3.1 Update </span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">will be available on March 12th! Download the game </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">and play for free</span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> on the</span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pubg-mobile/id1330123889?mt%3D8&source=gmail&ust=1710487798346000&usg=AOvVaw26Hy0G3OtzKdur3zn79vH7" href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pubg-mobile/id1330123889?mt=8" target="_blank"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">App Store</span></a><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> and</span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id%3Dcom.tencent.ig&source=gmail&ust=1710487798346000&usg=AOvVaw2yKVlH_n4TcZ4PRt-3MbDV" href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tencent.ig" target="_blank"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Google Play Store</span></a><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">.</span></span></p>Mark Anthony Waganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09424950409891041443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360450300527734450.post-46037326907522607862024-03-14T12:42:00.003+08:002024-03-14T12:42:54.780+08:00GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE × Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Crossover Coming March 21!<b>MANILA, PHILIPPINES – March 2024</b> – Today, Level Infinite, a gaming brand dedicated to delivering high-quality experiences to a global audience, announced that GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE, the mobile sci-fi RPG shooter with adorable android NIKKEs is set to launch a crossover with the anime television series, Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- on March 21, 2024 (Thursday). In this crossover, popular characters from Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- will appear and players will be able to enjoy special stories and various limited-time events specially prepared for the crossover.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJy5w1F3iZ7DL2-6tPG3rtYmT1YxodgAc9Ap3uiQIHxRjKaeUslb6E83YYCX3RcEN_mnRmiSQLUSZc6ztxx1LfNQJQcVEVJ1tz7JRvSOYcyOfodTtBeMvhjMg7SD42azMxUcRBayYPGsaayO_0X1hbgaRmHdkVNvVq6yXvof0eWfN_CmCjyXGH1oDWLQ/s1920/ReZERO%20-%20Starting%20Life%20in%20Another%20World.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJy5w1F3iZ7DL2-6tPG3rtYmT1YxodgAc9Ap3uiQIHxRjKaeUslb6E83YYCX3RcEN_mnRmiSQLUSZc6ztxx1LfNQJQcVEVJ1tz7JRvSOYcyOfodTtBeMvhjMg7SD42azMxUcRBayYPGsaayO_0X1hbgaRmHdkVNvVq6yXvof0eWfN_CmCjyXGH1oDWLQ/s320/ReZERO%20-%20Starting%20Life%20in%20Another%20World.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>In celebration of its crossover with Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, NIKKE is holding a pre-event activity through its official X (Twitter) account, @NIKKE_en. Just retweet the event-related tweets during the activity for a chance to win official NIKKE merchandise!<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="ZH-CN"><span style="font-family: inherit;">About Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- is an anime series adapted from the novel written by Tappei Nagatsuki. The novel’s serialization began in April 2012 on the Japanese novel website named “Let's Become a Novelist” (Shōsetsuka ni Narō) and was first published by MF Bunko J (KADOKAWA) in January 2014. The first season of the anime adaptation aired from April to September 2016, while the second season aired in a split-cour format, with the first half premiering on July 2020 and the second half in January 2021. It has also been decided that a 3rd season of the TV anime will be produced.<br /><br />Visit our official Philippine Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nikke.official.ph">page</a>, and join our<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/nikkephilippines"> </a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/nikkephilippines">Facebook group</a> and <a href="https://discord.gg/sbUywbxPby">Discord</a> server.<br /><br />To learn more about <b>GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE</b>, go to: <a href="https://nikke.onelink.me/cCNP/b8d8298e">http://nikke-en.com</a> or follow the game on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/NIKKE_en<br /><br />Download the mobile game on the <a href="https://apps.apple.com/app/id1585915174">iOS App Store</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.proximabeta.nikke">Google Play</a></div>Mark Anthony Waganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09424950409891041443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360450300527734450.post-8289660287442478792024-03-14T10:33:00.006+08:002024-03-14T10:33:57.598+08:00Women telco leaders share what malasakit truly means with Leaders on the Go<p><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">In a cozy auditorium at Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) headquarters in Makati City, around 50 employees gathered to listen and converse with two women leaders at PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and wireless unit Smart, who made important contributions inspiring change, especially during challenging times. This session marked the return of the face-to-face version of Leaders on the Go, a learning series organized by the People Group of PLDT Group.</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5QZ0eW2KspC-t4BwDW3r5VOKdW2WFfkHiNiQ2yYtYWlvoLohq8Wh9Nh_3T9hh_1fY7Lg2em58O7ar0tKtBq9u9XxhB85xdFOKUvxK9BHEox3YgKltoepizJtVXLUxDoudX9QkKQpJJY6-XTmSD6hGsdRQoHyvRObJAPKp3EwlOm5d6FXdcdKctZdceg/s640/pexels-christina-morillo-1181715.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="640" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5QZ0eW2KspC-t4BwDW3r5VOKdW2WFfkHiNiQ2yYtYWlvoLohq8Wh9Nh_3T9hh_1fY7Lg2em58O7ar0tKtBq9u9XxhB85xdFOKUvxK9BHEox3YgKltoepizJtVXLUxDoudX9QkKQpJJY6-XTmSD6hGsdRQoHyvRObJAPKp3EwlOm5d6FXdcdKctZdceg/s320/pexels-christina-morillo-1181715.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;">PLDT and Smart First Vice President and Head of Network Build, Operations, and Management Debbie Hu underscored the role of the network team during crises. “Whether it be a crisis like typhoons or other problems, we are at the forefront of making things happen for the Filipino people. We are in the right place, right position to make relevant contributions to improve the lives of our Filipinos.”<br /><br />Being a woman in a male-dominated profession, Hu was not exempted from struggling in her field because of her gender. <br /><br /></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">“During the earlier part of my career, there was a time when I felt that people had some bias against me, maybe because I was a woman or for any other reason. I went through rigorous training and scrutiny, but I understood that it was all part of the game,” she shared. “But my bosses did not give up on me, they believed in my capability to lead.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">With decades of experience in the telco industry, she also shared the importance of showing malasakit to the team, “even if the odds seem to be against you.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">“There was a time when I was the only senior leader left, with the responsibility to manage junior colleagues. It dawned on me that it’s my responsibility to rally the team, amid the uncertainties, and bring the team towards our goal,” she shared.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Meanwhile, the COVID-19 pandemic became a litmus test for PLDT and Smart Vice President and Head for Consumer Credit and Account Management Di Blanco as an employee and team leader. She shared that they had to proactively make the decision that the company will not cut services at a time the internet became a necessity for Filipinos during the crisis, even before the government made its call.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">“I take pride that our group thought of our customers first. That was a strong manifestation of our customer centricity,” Blanco shared.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Despite the difficulty in collections during the pandemic, her group was also able to implement critical changes such as digital billing, deploy quasi-digital payment options for customers in stores through Paybox, and improve customer loyalty.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">“That was when I realized that true malasakit is painful. But when you invest in educating our customers, they will adapt to it and support your endeavors,” said Blanco.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Asked what leadership meant to them, the two women leaders shared the same point: it’s all about servant-leadership.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">“You serve the people you are working with. Every day, I still see challenges that test my leadership, but being surrounded by the excellent people in my team, I know we’ll be able to achieve our goals,” said Hu.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">“Leadership is not about the title nor position. It is about taking care of your people- inspiring and helping them achieve the best version of themselves” said Blanco.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">“Leaders on the Go” is a monthly activity to bring leaders closer to employees to share stories and engage in conversations that internalize the PLDT and Smart’s culture and core values and how these help the organization get through challenges and achieve milestones to keep the company sustainably competitive.</span></p>Mark Anthony Waganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09424950409891041443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360450300527734450.post-6144957603140262602024-03-13T16:16:00.003+08:002024-03-13T16:17:11.607+08:00Sari-sari stores remain a lifeline for Filipinos amidst inflation - Packworks study<p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;">March 2024 Philippines</span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"> - When inflation soars high, sari-sari stores run low, providing a lifeline of essential services to around </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://app.adpc.net/news/never-too-small-for-hope-part-i-sari-sari-store/%23:~:text%3DThere%2520are%2520over%25201.3%2520million,on%2520them%2520for%2520everyday%2520necessities.&source=gmail&ust=1710403726320000&usg=AOvVaw2VAKVsD-3uF80EEHeXxEvU" href="https://app.adpc.net/news/never-too-small-for-hope-part-i-sari-sari-store/#:~:text=There%20are%20over%201.3%20million,on%20them%20for%20everyday%20necessities." style="text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">94%</span></a><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"> of Filipinos nationwide.</span></span></p><span style="font-family: inherit;">This is the key finding from the Sari IQ Year-End Report for 2023 released by <a href="https://packworks.io/">Packworks</a>, a Filipino startup offering a business-to-business (B2B) FMCG marketplace for sari-sari stores, in its snapshot of the state of the grassroots retail sector in the country.</span><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSIVRckL3q8iyVwdmkOAsaZP_ykQPedapLb95BswlvtfxlrmKPditeffQ7M18ZTkF75o95JbqC7CaaCRAPfzd14JJr-_LNH-8MrgAgNo2Op0_lgDhKing_257Oe15D3JiE8uFwiqwDp1ktabGI5GCgc9mAE6TTjiTCjV8cj7_Ky97IQrvkCAsPoWp5Vg/s1969/Packworks%20sari-sari%20store%20photo%202.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1315" data-original-width="1969" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSIVRckL3q8iyVwdmkOAsaZP_ykQPedapLb95BswlvtfxlrmKPditeffQ7M18ZTkF75o95JbqC7CaaCRAPfzd14JJr-_LNH-8MrgAgNo2Op0_lgDhKing_257Oe15D3JiE8uFwiqwDp1ktabGI5GCgc9mAE6TTjiTCjV8cj7_Ky97IQrvkCAsPoWp5Vg/s320/Packworks%20sari-sari%20store%20photo%202.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;">The report reveals that contrary to expectations, sari-sari store sales trends are not directly driven by inflation. Data showed that the month-on-month (MoM) growth in gross merchandise value (GMV) was not correlated with the country’s MoM inflation rate. Instead, it seems to be more driven by occasions, as most of the peaks in the trend recorded coincide with major occasions with long breaks, such as the Christmas season and Holy Week.</span><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />For instance, despite the MoM inflation rate hitting <a href="https://psa.gov.ph/content/summary-inflation-report-consumer-price-index-2018100-november-2023">6.6% for April 2023</a>, which coincided with Holy Week, sari-sari stores showed resilience, with MoM sales growing by 14.4% - significantly above the inflation rate.<br /><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Andoy Montiel, Packworks’ Chief Data Officer, weighs in on the report finding, </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">"The Philippines’ unique sachet economy plays a pivotal role in the resilience of sari-sari stores amidst the challenges of an inflationary economy. It enables the sale of goods in small, affordable units, ensuring that essential products remain within reach for the average Filipino, even as inflation rates fluctuate.”</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">In addition, Montiel underscores the significance of the sales increase in sari-sari stores during special occasions, attributing it to their deep cultural roots within their communities and their adaptability in meeting the demands of corresponding observances.</span></span></p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br style="background-color: white;" /></span><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">"The stores’ resilience, even amid inflationary pressures, lies in how they are embedded in the fabric of the community's way of life, reflecting a symbiotic relationship between the stores and their customers. More importantly, it shows how stores display agility in their inventory and operations to cater to the heightened demands of these seasons, further reinforcing their role as indispensable components of community life."</span></span></p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />Meanwhile, the report suggests that sari-sari stores continue to serve as the neighborhood pantry, with key categories recording growth in demand regardless of the occasion. Products with the highest sales include instant noodles (159%), ready-to-heat (221%), recipe mix (117%), and ready-to-cook (42%).<br /><br />The Sari IQ report also listed down the top products in their network by GMV, which include detergent (Php 690 million), powdered coffee (Php 600 million), shampoo (Php 410 million), canned fish and seafood (Php 350 million), and instant noodles (Php 200 million), which may be considered essential products. This indicates that sari-sari stores are more than just a refuge for relaxation but still serve as the most convenient source of essential goods.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeZynl-cZv9Y5M8lEmd9J_a9M9L3YK3z8JabpXQRHPfOWLZ2FDJUzHE0TFbWdwZ5_tcSbqCoZqgAcxZoP6APCR-zO9oj2bHP75-CLa9sL6Lkd2wY4XVnY8BzOsEgrzWzekTTdZ2CrhFML8_Z9vDjyotiXXpgOWrqko5WFeRQ3gikLcXiOjIEhVGmrD1w/s2000/Packworks%20sari-sari%20store%20photo%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1335" data-original-width="2000" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeZynl-cZv9Y5M8lEmd9J_a9M9L3YK3z8JabpXQRHPfOWLZ2FDJUzHE0TFbWdwZ5_tcSbqCoZqgAcxZoP6APCR-zO9oj2bHP75-CLa9sL6Lkd2wY4XVnY8BzOsEgrzWzekTTdZ2CrhFML8_Z9vDjyotiXXpgOWrqko5WFeRQ3gikLcXiOjIEhVGmrD1w/s320/Packworks%20sari-sari%20store%20photo%201.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Moreover, the report also found that sari-sari stores outside of urban areas record the highest sales. Regions with the highest sales are Region IV-A (Php 2.83 billion), Region II (Php 1.82 billion), and Region III (Php 1.58 billion). Meanwhile, traditional urbanized locales in the country, National Capital Region (NCR) and Cebu (Region VII), only place 5th and 6th.<br /><br />The report's key findings are based on the extensive data collected through Packworks' business intelligence tool, Sari IQ. Packworks, with its network of over 270,000 sari-sari stores nationwide, recorded more than 8.2 million transactions and sales of more than 15,000 stock-keeping units (SKUs) in 2023.<br /><br />Sari IQ provides real-time and historical information on consumer expenditures and can be customized to generate evaluations for various product categories sold in compact retail setups. It enables retailers and multinational brands to gain complete visibility into sari-sari stores' operations, allowing them to extend their slow-moving products and services to a wider pool of customers. Analysis through the platform also helps them develop data-driven decisions to boost sales of sari-sari store owners by understanding and predicting consumer demand within their area.<br /><br />Founded in 2018, Packworks has been empowering sari-sari stores through its integrated mobile app ecosystem that allows them to digitize their operations, including pricing tools, inventory management, and sales and revenue tracking. Saripreneurs can also access a vital yet affordable inventory financing service to help them grow their businesses. Packworks also promotes financial inclusion for sari-sari stores through its microentrepreneurship program SariSkwela in partnership with the social development organization Bayan Academy.<br /><br />To access the full report, you may visit <a href="https://packworks.io/">https://packworks.io/</a>.</span></div>Mark Anthony Waganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09424950409891041443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360450300527734450.post-44711255291889556892024-03-13T15:49:00.004+08:002024-03-13T15:49:48.058+08:00Globe completes pilot run of hybrid solar power in 26 sites, paves way for greener network operations<p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN" style="background-size: initial; text-align: justify;">Leading digital solutions platform Globe has successfully completed its innovative pilot program featuring hybrid solar </span><span lang="EN" style="background-size: initial; text-align: justify;">power, marking a major step forward in greener network operations. This milestone aligns with the company’s firm commitment to sustainability and its goal to achieve Net Zero Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions by 2050.</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBoGr7F_cgSE3HTKI6pDaTakjE-A6BooweReMoU5Sly-40nF5UC-SIOywvWKjEwj4JPGTjk_c-pjpI_-mUaiEaxsx-nqm6YNjwM3TYvkYwpufGxgBgnd0e3KaW_KsiV-IEOt2OUVYF7dA2tQqGXUe64orq-uEQScNUWsFz-sraLU9VkAwAnlyLRL_N_w/s1080/Hybrid%20Solar.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBoGr7F_cgSE3HTKI6pDaTakjE-A6BooweReMoU5Sly-40nF5UC-SIOywvWKjEwj4JPGTjk_c-pjpI_-mUaiEaxsx-nqm6YNjwM3TYvkYwpufGxgBgnd0e3KaW_KsiV-IEOt2OUVYF7dA2tQqGXUe64orq-uEQScNUWsFz-sraLU9VkAwAnlyLRL_N_w/s320/Hybrid%20Solar.png" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;">The program, which ran from 2022 to 2023, focused on integrating hybrid solar power across 26 diverse Globe sites – three in the National Capital Region (NCR), 17 in South Luzon, and six in Mindanao.<br /><br /></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a name="_iyc43wg0foyt"></a><span lang="EN" style="background-size: initial;">The sites include off-grid towers traditionally dependent on diesel gensets but can be fully powered either solely by renewable energy</span><span lang="EN" style="background-size: initial;"> with battery energy storage system or a combination of renewables and diesel fuel. The technology was also tested in bad-grid tower sites experiencing frequent power outages and in good-grid tower sites that utilize a mix of coal and renewable energy sources from the power grid.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><span style="font-family: inherit;">Results of the initiative have been remarkable, with Globe saving an estimated of over 119,000 liters of diesel fuel and avoiding over 67,000 kWh of electricity consumption, equating to approximately PHP6.9M in savings. These figures not only highlight the program's effectiveness in reducing environmental impact but also underscore the potential for cost savings and efficiency improvements in sustainable energy solutions.<br /><br /></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a name="_6bwswy37ku67"></a><span lang="EN" style="background-size: initial;">Joel Agustin, Globe Network Planning and Engineering Head, commented, "Successfully implementing hybrid solar </span><span lang="EN" style="background-size: initial;">power across multiple sites represents a big leap in our efforts to decarbonize our operations. Beyond demonstrating our dedication to environmental stewardship, it also cements Globe’s status as the Most Sustainability-Driven Network Operator in the Philippines."</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a name="_83xnr2ijwonb"></a><span lang="EN" style="background-size: initial;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a name="_sklgjwov1ojv"></a><span lang="EN" style="background-size: initial;">Traditionally, Globe’s cell sites have relied on electricity from the national power grid, a significant portion of which comes from coal, and conventional diesel gensets for backup power. However, the shift to sustainable sources became imperative, especially for sites without commercial power-grid connectivity or with unreliable grid conditions. They typically relied on traditional gensets operating continuously.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a name="_r35oebhn93lr"></a><span lang="EN" style="background-size: initial;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a name="_40md7soa8vlj"></a><span lang="EN" style="background-size: initial;">Globe's hybrid solar power solution incorporates several innovative features. It includes a Solar Mini-Grid that can be built within the facility or adjacent area, offering scalable capacity and adaptability. This system provides direct power to on-site equipment, making it ideal for deployment in challenging terrains.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN" style="background-size: initial;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a name="_cncj0dquth1j"></a><span lang="EN" style="background-size: initial;">The solution also includes an Advanced Solar Hybrid solution, an intelligent off-grid alternative power system that primarily uses solar energy, switching to the rectifier battery system and diesel genset as needed.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a name="_qj5fyc8ec639"></a><span lang="EN" style="background-size: initial;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a name="_qljvtf2wso46"></a><span lang="EN" style="background-size: initial;">Encouraged by the promising results, Globe is set to progressively deploy its hybrid solar power technology across its cell sites. The company is actively pursuing green solutions and innovations that will reduce its network’s GHG and overall carbon footprint. This approach reflects Globe's deep-rooted commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible corporate citizenship.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a name="_cxfa1x4ju7o8"></a><span lang="EN" style="background-size: initial;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a name="_glffkslc1k26"></a><span lang="EN" style="background-size: initial;">To learn more about Globe, visit </span><span lang="EN"><a href="http://www.globe.com.ph/" target="_blank"><span style="background-size: initial;">www.globe.com.ph</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="background-size: initial;">.</span></span></p>Mark Anthony Waganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09424950409891041443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360450300527734450.post-78469962620949544892024-03-13T10:22:00.000+08:002024-03-13T10:22:08.481+08:00Nanonets Raises $29M from Accel to create Autonomous AI Agent for back office operations<p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>San Francisco, CA – March 2023;</strong> <a href="https://zwly9k6z.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fnanonets.com%2F/2/0100018e32a95091-7100062d-fd53-44a3-9abd-92045c962eb0-000000/0DdoPeEHwMoNsXOb1SvIb_Ca_z4=364" target="_blank">Nanonets</a>, a leading AI-based workflow automation platform, raised $29 million in a Series B funding round led by Accel. The funding round also saw participation from existing investors Elevation Capital, YCombinator, and others. This takes the total funding raised to date to $42M.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCJRiWR1v-IlD_o1geWb63Y4iRs_BvM19akSYvICijyPWDJzhI5-KCX8EmgSC7uzdOMXPcgNoaJDn-PQqGtvPKYkYT29AuLm0zNZFiYDN6IfONSDRz-iTA9rFAUGMSxJwXCyCrMT-rcow1MC2ELdvUSpXthDPmJdFgZhoWe17YXX5iYuNBqB-T1xFLew/s7952/Nanonets%20team.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5304" data-original-width="7952" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCJRiWR1v-IlD_o1geWb63Y4iRs_BvM19akSYvICijyPWDJzhI5-KCX8EmgSC7uzdOMXPcgNoaJDn-PQqGtvPKYkYT29AuLm0zNZFiYDN6IfONSDRz-iTA9rFAUGMSxJwXCyCrMT-rcow1MC2ELdvUSpXthDPmJdFgZhoWe17YXX5iYuNBqB-T1xFLew/s320/Nanonets%20team.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><p></p><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Over the last 2 years, Nanonets has seen extensive growth in their customer base, with over 34% of the Global Fortune 500 companies having used their AI-based workflow automation platform across Finance, Accounting, Operations, and several other business use-cases. Their user base has grown 4x in the last 12 months.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">"The internet was going to kill paper but businesses today are producing more documents than ever, just in new forms. Email, PDF contracts, whitepapers, etc. There are millions of highly skilled professionals stuck looking for needles in haystacks and entering this data from these documents into different software. Nanonets uses cutting-edge AI to automate these different processes. We are taking the most repetitive and mundane office work and automating it” said <strong>Sarthak Jain, CEO and Co-Founder of Nanonets.</strong></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">A majority of Nanonets’ revenue comes from automating finance processes such as <a href="https://zwly9k6z.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fnanonets.com%2Fflow%2Fap-automation/1/0100018e32a95091-7100062d-fd53-44a3-9abd-92045c962eb0-000000/q678mU2K7Uk-Ujm5VyaJcn1ty1M=364" target="_blank">Accounts Payable</a>, <a href="https://zwly9k6z.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fnanonets.com%2Freconciliation/1/0100018e32a95091-7100062d-fd53-44a3-9abd-92045c962eb0-000000/gHtvs_8_b1euFoOLDn0mUBMGaoA=364" target="_blank">Reconciliation</a>, etc. A typical invoice takes 15 minutes to process manually, with processes such as entering an invoice into the ERP, matching against the purchase order, and GL-code lookup followed by approvals; Nanonets brings this down to under a minute.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Nanonets’ primary innovation is their ability to guarantee Straight Through Processing (STP), the percentage of data processed without any manual intervention. Other Generative LLMs tend to struggle with STP due to data hallucinations, hindering the large-scale adoption of Autonomous Agents for end-to-end tasks. The Turing test has evolved from humans being unable to differentiate an AI in conversation to humans being unable to differentiate an AI in performing tasks. Nanonets' Autonomous agents excel at performing tasks end-to-end. Additionally, their models, unlike other LLMs, learn instantly from new information, eliminating the need for complex training. Processing millions of documents monthly, Nanonets delivers over 90% STP rate, leading to significant productivity and cost savings.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Abhinav Chaturvedi, partner at Accel, </strong>said, “We are thrilled to partner with Nanonets in their mission to revolutionize back-office operations with AI. Sarthak and his team have been dedicated to getting to the bottom of customer pain points, and have built a powerful solution that fully automates business processes end-to-end. Nanonets stood out to us due to its comprehensive platform and its capability for Straight Through Processing (STP)- these qualities set Nanonets apart in the field of automation and have already demonstrated their positive impact on customers."</span></div>Mark Anthony Waganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09424950409891041443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360450300527734450.post-25980603543919399602024-03-13T10:17:00.001+08:002024-03-13T10:17:16.741+08:00Vivo V30 Series: Thinnest 3D curved AMOLED screen with 5000mAh battery<span style="font-family: inherit;">Marrying sleek aesthetics with unparalleled performance, vivo is introducing the latest V30 Series known as the Aura Portrait Master 3.0. The latest Vivo V Series is set to launch on March 20, 2024, via <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FvivoV305GLaunch%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2QWBsVg2-KjspYbUWqNqdgVRSEnAds76n4f-ZJlG_qCHDkLA833na_tys&h=AT0cpWlA4mpVzh9hPWeksAzUVDNVHACpDgqEzCbMntR6KTOs-xwVSJ1cqHK5EiVl-2_ov8-EYbkE22kgR93l8TsbyO2bKd15Pm8HV4WPqQAcbAe2bxFPoUiRT87SZmkEBQ&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT0uQmC54IqbOWgp_5tIIPY09YD5U3YeonW6UACHgStzL083ecIMOizM-1ihYHkf3SzyKZ07ayEDwoakCVxwBXydyVqrpp0TmXu2e46bof2TWkDXP99QuppwXfOeFcQkK81G0fDS0xju2aGrNtQI4Z1wO9GKZxHBChPX93Dv8u0ikrVPUuv02iTz3J8JAErdp-RXRbNrn27s">Facebook live stream</a>.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkBuJ2TxANW6VEQlH-smeKvLs58ttwq6nfBsnpk0fhoHJOLg6Hx96IHYyP_shVhJNC1o1VonICJaoC28xbuN9beOwGTND-bU565RNwutA7xOWY7FeCDovkoZH_9Li6Sf3-kZMPCq1oTLc4Q-22ohPzO4Y9FnIGGeCPcPUrRbDJn3X8fc87iXh8JPgANQ/s3750/vivo%20V30%20Series%20-%20thinnest.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1962" data-original-width="3750" height="167" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkBuJ2TxANW6VEQlH-smeKvLs58ttwq6nfBsnpk0fhoHJOLg6Hx96IHYyP_shVhJNC1o1VonICJaoC28xbuN9beOwGTND-bU565RNwutA7xOWY7FeCDovkoZH_9Li6Sf3-kZMPCq1oTLc4Q-22ohPzO4Y9FnIGGeCPcPUrRbDJn3X8fc87iXh8JPgANQ/s320/vivo%20V30%20Series%20-%20thinnest.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />The Vivo V30 Series sets a new standard with its remarkable combination of slim design and long-lasting battery, catering to discerning users who demand excellence in every aspect of their smartphone experience.<br /><br /><b>Elegant design engineering</b><br />Crafted with precision and finesse, the Vivo V30 Series stands out for its remarkable thinness, measuring a mere 7.45mm. Its sleek profile is accentuated by a sophisticated 3D curved AMOLED screen surface, enhancing grip and elevating the device's visual appeal. <br /><br />The meticulous attention to design ensures that the V30 Series exudes elegance while providing a comfortable and ergonomic user experience.<br /><br /><b>Enduring battery performance</b><br />The V30 Series' formidable 5000mAh battery capacity makes power through the demands of modern life effortless. Whether navigating through a busy day of meetings or indulging in multimedia entertainment, users can rely on the V30 Series to deliver consistent and enduring battery life. <br /><br />You can now bid farewell to frequent charging cycles and embrace the freedom of uninterrupted usage with the Vivo V30 Series.<br /><br /><b>Swift charging solutions</b><br />Time is of the essence, which is why the V30 Series delivers a solution with its 80W fast charger. <br /><br />With this rapid charging technology, users can replenish their device's battery in just 30 minutes, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum productivity. <br /><br />Whether embarking on a spontaneous adventure or navigating a hectic schedule, the V30 Series empowers users to stay connected and charged up at all times.<br /><br /><b>Unmatched performance</b><br />Beneath its sleek exterior lies a performance powerhouse, driven by cutting-edge technology and innovation. <br /><br />The V30 Series is equipped with 4nm flagship processors, including the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor and the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 chipsets. <br /><br />These advanced processors deliver blazing-fast speeds, optimal power efficiency, and seamless multitasking capabilities, elevating the user experience to new heights.<br /><br />The Vivo V30 Series represents the pinnacle of mobile engineering, offering a harmonious blend of style, endurance, and performance. <br /><br />From its elegant design to its enduring battery life and swift charging solutions, every aspect of the V30 Series is meticulously crafted to meet the needs of modern-day consumers. <br /><br />Mark your calendars and get ready for the <b><a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FvivoV305GLaunch%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2QWBsVg2-KjspYbUWqNqdgVRSEnAds76n4f-ZJlG_qCHDkLA833na_tys&h=AT0cpWlA4mpVzh9hPWeksAzUVDNVHACpDgqEzCbMntR6KTOs-xwVSJ1cqHK5EiVl-2_ov8-EYbkE22kgR93l8TsbyO2bKd15Pm8HV4WPqQAcbAe2bxFPoUiRT87SZmkEBQ&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT0uQmC54IqbOWgp_5tIIPY09YD5U3YeonW6UACHgStzL083ecIMOizM-1ihYHkf3SzyKZ07ayEDwoakCVxwBXydyVqrpp0TmXu2e46bof2TWkDXP99QuppwXfOeFcQkK81G0fDS0xju2aGrNtQI4Z1wO9GKZxHBChPX93Dv8u0ikrVPUuv02iTz3J8JAErdp-RXRbNrn27s">V</a><a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FvivoV305GLaunch%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2QWBsVg2-KjspYbUWqNqdgVRSEnAds76n4f-ZJlG_qCHDkLA833na_tys&h=AT0cpWlA4mpVzh9hPWeksAzUVDNVHACpDgqEzCbMntR6KTOs-xwVSJ1cqHK5EiVl-2_ov8-EYbkE22kgR93l8TsbyO2bKd15Pm8HV4WPqQAcbAe2bxFPoUiRT87SZmkEBQ&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT0uQmC54IqbOWgp_5tIIPY09YD5U3YeonW6UACHgStzL083ecIMOizM-1ihYHkf3SzyKZ07ayEDwoakCVxwBXydyVqrpp0TmXu2e46bof2TWkDXP99QuppwXfOeFcQkK81G0fDS0xju2aGrNtQI4Z1wO9GKZxHBChPX93Dv8u0ikrVPUuv02iTz3J8JAErdp-RXRbNrn27s">ivo V30 Series Grand Launch</a></b> on March 20. Follow the Vivo <a href="https://bit.ly/v30prq">website</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vivo.philippines">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/vivo_phil">X</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vivo_philippines/">Instagram</a>,<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@vivo_philippines"> TikTok</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDtSvU_09zhvr3ANUB1a1Mw">YouTube</a> so you won't miss the unveiling of the Aura Portrait Master 3.0.</span>Mark Anthony Waganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09424950409891041443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360450300527734450.post-68871816384200579012024-03-12T08:42:00.004+08:002024-03-12T08:45:28.166+08:00DTI PTTC-GMEA awards top graduates of the inaugural Obra Design Masterclass for Furniture Industry<p><span style="clear: right; color: black; float: right; font-family: inherit; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP3Q23CW10rMQ8Pyhnqq-VTzXQgCjTRQuwYhMM2wTaSx062O16Q92tpmyzQ-Xwpi86esGThABhJoKdPxyjenzRJeX-k6bvtPNx8PW3nhKhkJnfSoovrjTWDr0hjw2nLbtgDATvh-XzVfJsOd2QiOX5GLroBHumDKgV6QTiqWAA3oUdBRFbj7NbufjHcQ/s320/Obra%20Design%20Masterclass%20mentees%20and%20mentors.JPG" width="320" /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;">March 2024, Philippines</span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"> – The Department of Trade and Industry’s Philippine Trade Training Center – Global MSME Academy (PTTC-GMEA) has recognized the top designers among the 52 graduates of the very first Obra Design Masterclass, a design and product development mentorship initiative to uplift local talent within the furniture and creative industries.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">Participants of the Obra Design Masterclass unveiled their exceptional furniture, lighting, and decor designs at the prestigious 32nd Philippine International Furniture Show (PIFS) held from March 7 to 9, 2024, at the SMX Convention Center Manila in Pasay City.</span></p><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>The Obra Design Masterclass</b> honorees are:</span><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 27pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Best Furniture Design: </span><span style="background-color: transparent;">Apollo Coffee Table by Reimer Neil Bonghanoy (Cebu)</span></span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1st Runner-up: Heron Parasol by Luzel Andrea Alconera (Cebu)</span></span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2nd Runner-up: MORF (Modular ORganizer Furniture Set) by Dean Gabriel Lusung (NCR)</span></span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">3rd Runner-up: Obrang Baybayin by Chester Gazzingan (NCR)</span></span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">4th Runner-up: Hiraya Bar by Basil Rico Gahi (Cebu)</span></span></li></ul><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 27pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Best Decor Design: </span><span style="background-color: transparent;">Pangolin Sauce Bowl by Jay Chadly Pulan (Cebu) </span></span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1st Runner-up: Orbito Tray by Reimer Neil Bonghanoy (Cebu) </span></span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2nd Runner-up: Kyrie Screen Divider by David Paras (Cebu)</span></span></li></ul><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 27pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Best Lighting Design: </span><span style="background-color: transparent;">Zephyrus by Matthew David (Pampanga)</span></span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1st Runner-up: Socorro by Josh Matthew Flores (Cebu)</span></span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2nd Runner-up: Orbital Corners by Maria Catherina Agregado (Pampanga)</span></span></li></ul><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />The three-month Obra Design Masterclass program was simultaneously conducted in Manila, Pampanga, and Cebu. The program aimed at addressing key industry challenges, such as the emigration of skilled professionals, market competitiveness, and the rising costs of materials, through empowering local talent, by seamlessly integrating cutting-edge technologies, sustainable materials, and innovative creative processes.</span></div><div><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">“The Obra Design Masterclass enriches the Philippine furniture industry by upskilling designers and crafters capable of making a significant impact on the global stage. Scholars with design backgrounds, architects, and industrial designers, among others, were guided by seasoned mentors on key concepts such as mindset development, design thinking, material selection, and assembly techniques, which were valuable in producing prototypes worth selling to the international market," PTTC-GMEA Executive Director Nelly Nita Dillera stated.</span></i></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />Under the guidance of renowned figures from the furniture design industry, including Ronald Rommel Viloria, Josef Crisanto, Eric Paras, Stanley Ruiz, Rey Soliven, Dem Bitantes, Vito Selma, Estela Ocampo-Fernandez, and Christine Manguerra, and key industry partners such as the Chamber of Furniture Industries of the Philippines (CFIP), Cebu Furniture Industries Foundation, Inc. (CFIF), and Pampanga Furniture Industries Foundation, Inc. (PFIF), graduates mastered not only design and craftsmanship but also vital business and communication skills necessary for transforming their creative concepts into tangible pieces.<br /><br />The designs will be showcased at Obra Pop-Up: A PTTC-GMEA Showcase of Obra Scholars & Prototype in the PTTC-GMEA lobby area in Pasay City from March 11 to 12, 2024, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Furniture designers, enthusiasts, and students can visit for free to check out the scholars’ brilliant designs of furniture, lighting, and accessories.<br /><br />The Philippine International Furniture Show was organized by Next One Now in collaboration with CFIP, CFIF, PFIF, and Global-Link MP Events International Inc. It ran alongside Interior & Design Manila, organized by Global-Link MP Events International Inc., with the support of the Philippine Institute of Interior Designers, Philippine Institute of Architects, and the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce & Industry, Inc., highlighting the synergy within the Philippine design community.</span>Mark Anthony Waganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09424950409891041443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360450300527734450.post-45100205247682548592024-03-09T18:04:00.003+08:002024-03-09T18:05:35.116+08:00PLDT, Smart, TikTok bring digital empowerment, economic gains for persons with disabilities in Quezon City<p><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">PLDT and its wireless unit, Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) partnered with the social media platform TikTok Shop and the non-profit organization Adaptive Technology for Rehabilitation Integration and Empowerment of the Visually Impaired (ATRIEV) to open economic opportunities for persons with disabilities through the ‘eBiznovation Buy Local Bazaar’, a day-long digital upskilling workshop for business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVJoe88GKFZf9tuJ1Qv_9Dy7v9-U9wUs1LB9dHtS1XYndFn33EoTH4nHZ1HrjzZk4xrC_znhHkpIFyGfjgd1eN0CHXjGqGQhF-E5rCVwyR6VbTl_7-_7343UdozzD_46ozeUNoOPUi2G303smbQa_NgSDtJJnDuKCL1vsYTXuEfsJrGzbgg5yFrVnTxw/s3000/QC%20TIKTOK%20(1).JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="3000" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVJoe88GKFZf9tuJ1Qv_9Dy7v9-U9wUs1LB9dHtS1XYndFn33EoTH4nHZ1HrjzZk4xrC_znhHkpIFyGfjgd1eN0CHXjGqGQhF-E5rCVwyR6VbTl_7-_7343UdozzD_46ozeUNoOPUi2G303smbQa_NgSDtJJnDuKCL1vsYTXuEfsJrGzbgg5yFrVnTxw/s320/QC%20TIKTOK%20(1).JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;">“PLDT and Smart believe that technology can be a great equalizer. Enabled by innovations and partnerships with like-minded organizations, we empower persons in unique circumstances to participate in their community’s economic activities through digital e-commerce platforms,” said Stephanie Orlino, AVP and Head of Stakeholder Management at PLDT and Smart.</span><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />Held at Quezon City Hall’s Community Building Center through the assistance of the Quezon City Persons with Disabilities Affairs Office, resource speakers from PLDT, Smart, and TikTok Shop guided participants through the steps of setting up an online business. They also shared best business practices and gave insights on navigating the intricacies of the digital marketplace given specific challenges that they could potentially face as persons with disabilities.</span><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The module equips participants with the proper tools and knowledge to start and run a profitable online business. It also encourages those who want to start their own digital livelihood but had held themselves back because they thought it was too difficult or believed their disabilities would have made it impossible.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></p>PLDT and Smart’s eBiznovation leverage digital platforms like TikTok Shop to provide avenues for underrepresented sectors to engage in entrepreneurship.<br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">“TikTok Shop aims to empower Filipino entrepreneurs from all sectors by providing them with a digital storefront to showcase their products and reach a nationwide audience. Because TikTok Shop can connect small businesses with consumers and the wider TikTok community, entrepreneurs can create a holistic and seamless e-commerce experience and make real connections with new audiences, allowing them to reach a broader market and grow their business,” said Toff Rada, Head of Public Policy at TikTok.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">eBiznovation is PLDT and Smart’s digital upskilling-to-e-commerce program, driven by the telco group’s livelihood advocacy. Additionally, this initiative with ATRIEV is tucked under the PLDT Group’s IDEATe (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Advocacy through Technology) program which focuses on enabling inclusive community participation from commonly marginalized and underserved sectors such as senior citizens, indigenous people, people with disabilities, women, and faith organizations with small populations.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">“Entrepreneurs with impairments who have undergone training will be able to sell more and increase their revenues. These experiences will inspire them to innovate, to think beyond the box, and to go beyond tradition to be included in the digital migration,” said Antonio Llanes Jr., Executive Director at ATRIEV.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">eBiznovation and IDEATe activities are aligned with PLDT and Smart’s commitment to helping the country achieve UNSDG No. 1 No Poverty, and UNSDG No. 10 on reducing inequality by empowering and promoting the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, including persons with disabilities. They also underscore the PLDT Group’s commitment to innovation and digital inclusion, and to assist in the government’s key digitalization efforts.</span></p></div></div>Mark Anthony Waganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09424950409891041443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360450300527734450.post-78466925747478011502024-03-09T09:52:00.003+08:002024-03-09T09:53:48.857+08:00Doric Network Expands to Asia, Bringing Tokenization and Blockchain Solutions to the Region<p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="text-align: justify;">Metro Manila, Philippines – March 2024</b><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"> – Doric Network, a pioneering marketplace for tokens and a market provider of tokenization and blockchain infrastructure announced its expansion into the Asian market. With a focus on providing innovative solutions to businesses and developers across the continent, Doric Network aims to accelerate the adoption of blockchain technology in various industries. This strategic move will bring Doric's innovative tokenization and blockchain solutions to a region ripe with potential for transformative financial technologies.</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUvNVig0POzbgbO5p1xkJsDmt345HrMB7vLAA7UGuxXsX_LvAyXSvUISB60dM0UUrkC-UEoE1au3d9pMIcMdzdQvvH50k6-7ZNblYFYzj5p20sAjDlmbmY7PcBS0MGkvQtN57OuSg2ONBJjJ8pXzMvq6Dj4hNgDQNIg8VkGCbdXU57AxnpkJWeZ9el4Q/s1280/2024-03-09%2009.46.02.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUvNVig0POzbgbO5p1xkJsDmt345HrMB7vLAA7UGuxXsX_LvAyXSvUISB60dM0UUrkC-UEoE1au3d9pMIcMdzdQvvH50k6-7ZNblYFYzj5p20sAjDlmbmY7PcBS0MGkvQtN57OuSg2ONBJjJ8pXzMvq6Dj4hNgDQNIg8VkGCbdXU57AxnpkJWeZ9el4Q/s320/2024-03-09%2009.46.02.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 5px;">Doric Network is recognized for its user-friendly platform that empowers individuals and enterprises alike to generate and sell tokens on their blockchain effortlessly. With the Doric token maker tool, anyone can create tokens and list them for sale on the Doric exchange. </p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 5px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 5px;">This democratizes access to tokenization, allowing assets to be fractionalized and sold on a peer-to-peer basis, thereby broadening markets and enhancing commercial opportunities.</p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 5px;"><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; text-align: left;">The cornerstone of Doric Network's offering is its asset tokenization capability. By breaking down large assets into smaller, more manageable units, Doric facilitates liquidity and market access. This feature opens up new avenues for investment and trading, unlocking previously untapped value in various asset classes.</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 5px;"><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">Furthermore, Doric Network operates a comprehensive two-way token exchange platform. This enables investors to participate in both primary offerings and secondary market trading, ensuring continuous liquidity for token holders. This dual functionality enhances flexibility and accessibility within the Doric ecosystem.</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 5px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="background-color: white;">Operating on a cutting-edge blockchain infrastructure, Doric Network prioritizes security, speed, and efficiency. Fully compatible with Ethereum's EVM, Doric utilizes a revolutionary PoA blockchain format to deliver a seamless user experience.</span></span></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 5px; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Key Highlights:</span></b></p><ul class="ul1"><li class="li2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 5px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="s1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"></span><span class="s2" style="background-color: white;"><b>Strategic Partnerships.</b> Doric Network is establishing partnerships with key players in the Asian blockchain ecosystem, including exchanges, enterprise solution providers, and industry consortia.</span></span></li><li class="li2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 5px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="s1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"></span><span class="s2" style="background-color: white;"><b>Localized Solutions.</b> The company is tailoring its technology stack to address the specific needs and regulatory requirements of Asian markets.</span></span></li><li class="li2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 5px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="s1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"></span><span class="s2" style="background-color: white;"><b>Educational Initiatives.</b> Doric Network is committed to educating businesses and developers about the potential of blockchain technology and tokenization, driving wider adoption.</span></span></li></ul><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 5px; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tokenization: Driving Innovation Across Industries</span></b></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 5px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Doric Network's core focus is on enabling the tokenization of real-world assets. This process involves representing assets such as real estate, commodities, and intellectual property as digital tokens on a blockchain. Tokenization offers several benefits, including:</span></p><ul class="ul1"><li class="li2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 5px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="s1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"></span><span class="s2" style="background-color: white;"><b>Increased Liquidity. </b>Tokenization allows for fractional ownership, making previously illiquid assets accessible to a wider range of investors.</span></span></li><li class="li2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 5px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="s1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"></span><span class="s2" style="background-color: white;"><b>Enhanced Transparency.</b> The immutability of blockchain records ensures a transparent and auditable ownership history.</span></span></li><li class="li2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 5px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="s1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"></span><span class="s2" style="background-color: white;"><b>Programmable Functionality.</b> Smart contracts enable the automation of complex business processes, reducing costs and increasing efficiency.</span></span></li></ul><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 5px; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Doric Network's Differentiators</span></b></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 5px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Doric Network distinguishes itself in the market with the following characteristics:</span></p><ul class="ul1"><li class="li2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 5px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="s1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"></span><span class="s2" style="background-color: white;"><b>Scalability:</b> The platform is designed to handle high volumes of transactions, supporting large-scale tokenization projects.</span></span></li><li class="li2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 5px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="s1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"></span><span class="s2" style="background-color: white;"><b>Compliance:</b> Doric Network prioritizes adherence to regulatory frameworks across different Asian jurisdictions.</span></span></li><li class="li2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 5px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="s1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"></span><span class="s2" style="background-color: white;"><b>Interoperability:</b> The platform is built for compatibility with other blockchain networks, facilitating cross-chain asset transfers.</span></span></li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 5px; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">About Doric Network</span></b></p>Doric Network is a leading provider of blockchain and tokenization infrastructure. The company empowers businesses and developers to unlock the potential of blockchain technology with its secure, scalable, and compliant solutions. Doric Network is headquartered in [Location] with a growing presence across Asia.Mark Anthony Waganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09424950409891041443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360450300527734450.post-88017621212083068802024-03-09T09:30:00.004+08:002024-03-09T09:30:27.699+08:00Schneider Electric says 2 out of 3 travelers prefer green hotels, emphasizes need for digital transformation in the PH hospitality industry<p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="text-align: justify;">This growing preference for sustainable establishments coincides with the expected return of international travel to pre-pandemic levels this 2024, which is estimated to grow by 2% above 2019 figures, according to the first </span><a href="https://www.unwto.org/news/international-tourism-to-reach-pre-pandemic-levels-in-2024" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="s1">UNWTO World Tourism Barometer of the Year</span></a><span style="text-align: justify;">.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="text-align: justify;"> </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Schneider Electric’s Segment Head of East Asia and Japan Madhu Menon explained that digital transformation could enable the industry to continue offering comfort and convenience to travelers while reducing its energy consumption.</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2NRdERowxhfHoV7gIow76oPeoiowbT-shdiV-hVb0XRwMCEJGQTe9KFCfg1wVYxjKt_yCYM98kyjam5EMNDOUhzry80zW2h7mtDNG56mSvx_AeEIq0HxwFwrt-WcfWuGhJGPzo0oIjfoTeewngCs7Hmjq9P5tb0wOc8WEUR7mSFa1Q7HTU2GUsfzN9w/s3936/Madhu%20Menon_Schneider%20Electric%20Segment%20Head%20of%20East%20Asia%20and%20Japan%20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2624" data-original-width="3936" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2NRdERowxhfHoV7gIow76oPeoiowbT-shdiV-hVb0XRwMCEJGQTe9KFCfg1wVYxjKt_yCYM98kyjam5EMNDOUhzry80zW2h7mtDNG56mSvx_AeEIq0HxwFwrt-WcfWuGhJGPzo0oIjfoTeewngCs7Hmjq9P5tb0wOc8WEUR7mSFa1Q7HTU2GUsfzN9w/s320/Madhu%20Menon_Schneider%20Electric%20Segment%20Head%20of%20East%20Asia%20and%20Japan%20.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;">"Travelers are increasingly conscious of their environmental footprint," Menon said as he emphasized that "this shift in priorities underscores the need for hotels to embrace innovative solutions that seamlessly integrate sustainability and efficiency into their operations." He added that hotels consume 50% more energy than similar-sized residential buildings despite having only 55% occupancy rates on average.<br /><br /></span><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This integration can be accomplished with end-to-end digital solutions that Schneider Electric offers through EcoStruxure™ IT, <span class="s1">the company’s Internet of Things (IoT) platform that provides energy management and automation solutions.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Specifically, this technology features the Asset Advisor and Building Advisor, offering cloud-based analytics to monitor and control their energy use in real time, identify savings opportunities, and reduce their overall carbon footprint. Meanwhile, its Building Operation and Power Monitoring Expert provides data-driven insights to inform hotels about possible problems and diagnostics and determine areas for maintenance– decreasing downtime and guest complaints.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">To future-proof hotels in the Philippines, Schneider Electric identified four focus areas where end-to-end solutions could be utilized: reducing carbon footprint by adopting greener sources of energy, improving the efficiency of operations and energy use, as well as the productivity of staff, ensuring continuity and agility in operations, and delivering exceptional guest and staff experiences.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">As the Philippine hospitality industry gears up for a travel boom, embracing sustainability and digitalization is no longer an option but a necessity. Schneider Electric stands ready to partner with hotels on their journey toward a greener, more efficient, and future-proof business.</span></p>Mark Anthony Waganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09424950409891041443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360450300527734450.post-32479859219775555642024-03-08T10:11:00.004+08:002024-03-08T10:11:27.124+08:00Smart, fintech app BillEase strengthen partnership, elevating customer experience<p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">PLDT’s wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) and financial technology app BillEase have strengthened their partnership to elevate the experience of Filipino customers through various initiatives.</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0c7Ahm-TJlGUbJOYwLZGk4pJOKTj2b8zcS7jjKIXK_S6tvbuqeXBM5FrRMVLfZqPHRbGsMHD8oCofrzrUHccLnPzXBGkVomaTJ3eUYcH5wshPjMW98wD4jqkN47ZBJXVmtREod4ARS2WmfssQLcWS6KNZB_-LQUbLu2pgl_wIWvkvobD2tdlA2YKO6w/s1600/Billease%204.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0c7Ahm-TJlGUbJOYwLZGk4pJOKTj2b8zcS7jjKIXK_S6tvbuqeXBM5FrRMVLfZqPHRbGsMHD8oCofrzrUHccLnPzXBGkVomaTJ3eUYcH5wshPjMW98wD4jqkN47ZBJXVmtREod4ARS2WmfssQLcWS6KNZB_-LQUbLu2pgl_wIWvkvobD2tdlA2YKO6w/s320/Billease%204.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><p></p><p class="x_1604547629gmail-xmsonormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">“With customer-centricity as our guiding light, we continuously provide tailor-fitted products that customers can avail in a seamless loading experience through our fintech partners to help them connect to our fastest 4G and 5G networks and use technology for their work, school, entertainment, or lifestyle,” said Chito M. Franco, Consumer Sales VP and Head of Key Accounts at PLDT and Smart.</span></p><p class="x_1604547629gmail-xmsonormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></p><p class="x_1604547629gmail-xmsonormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">With over 1.8 million monthly active BillEase app users, Smart and TNT prepaid customers are provided another option to conveniently top up their load using their mobile phones. They also have a Buy Now, Pay Later program to assist customers who might need to purchase load immediately and pay on a later date.</span></p><p class="x_1604547629gmail-xmsonormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></p><p class="x_1604547629gmail-xmsonormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">“The Buy Now, Pay Later option allows Smart and TNT customers to pay for their top-up in interest-free or interest-bearing plans, whichever is more convenient for them. This option underscores our commitment to providing financial flexibility, empowering customers to manage their finances effectively while staying connected," said Kurt Molina, Head of Merchant Products at BillEase, a partner working with RMS Reloads (Philippines) Inc.</span></p><p class="x_1604547629gmail-xmsonormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></p><p class="x_1604547629gmail-xmsonormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Aside from these initiatives, Smart and BillEase also rolled out a promo where customers could win a Samsung Galaxy A54 by simply loading via the app.</span></p><p class="x_1604547629gmail-xmsonormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></p><p class="x_1604547629gmail-xmsonormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The promo winner and Smart customer, 28-year-old Carlo Afable from Metro Manila, accepted the award during a small turnover ceremony held at the BillEase office in Makati City.</span></p><p class="x_1604547629gmail-xmsonormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></p><p class="x_1604547629gmail-xmsonormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">“I use BillEase to buy load because it’s more convenient because of their Buy Now, Pay Later program. I also use the Smart network because it’s really fast,” Afable said.</span></p><p class="x_1604547629gmail-xmsonormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></p><p class="x_1604547629gmail-xmsonormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Smart’s network performance is enabled by the PLDT Group’s integrated fixed and wireless networks. Smart's mobile network, which covers 97% of the population, is supported by PLDT's total fiber footprint of over 1.1 million cable kilometers, consisting of over 0.9 million cable kilometers of domestic fiber and more than 200,000 cable kilometers of international fiber as of the end of 2023.</span></p><p class="x_1604547629gmail-xmsonormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></p><p class="x_1604547629gmail-xmsonormal" style="background-color: white; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Smart's key partnerships and network initiatives are aligned with the PLDT Group’s endeavors to provide connectivity to all and support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG), particularly on SDG No. 9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure. These also reinforce the Group’s support for the Government's overall digitalization thrust.</span></p>Mark Anthony Waganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09424950409891041443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360450300527734450.post-91948679277247184032024-03-08T09:49:00.003+08:002024-03-08T09:49:21.106+08:00Reliable & Trustworthy LLMs: RagaAI Open-Sources the most comprehensive Platform for Evaluation & Guardrails<p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>San Francisco, US - March 2024; </strong>Today, <a href="https://zwly9k6z.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fraga.ai%2F/1/0100018e190768b7-ca9558d5-38a9-4901-904f-9a3d65328e3b-000000/alcL0bCdtYSJGa9p-KpOlF7-99w=364" target="_blank">RagaAI, the leading AI testing company,</a> is significantly expanding its testing platform by launching “<strong><em>RagaAI LLM Hub</em></strong>“, its open-source and enterprise-ready LLMs evaluation and guardrails platform. With over 100 meticulously designed metrics, it is the most comprehensive platform that allows developers and organizations to evaluate and compare LLMs effectively and establish essential guardrails for LLMs and Retrieval Augmented Generation(RAG) applications. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuX50Di3ZUODjepU09ECpGCDctDAbawa665Xpk8XnbwsVguYkFTp0C4iVh2XBv92sktaCkM97e9UVeNZCCXGGLqMouVvY96zYw29ABpphaFH53hqmG8nipGNdp0gKc0WRTVCArQ1t-XL7iWSFCU5gXlMFc9hr8O4VtE33i3ZT_AE8hZcRV55WUkGg4IA/s3456/RagaAI_Team_Photo.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3456" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuX50Di3ZUODjepU09ECpGCDctDAbawa665Xpk8XnbwsVguYkFTp0C4iVh2XBv92sktaCkM97e9UVeNZCCXGGLqMouVvY96zYw29ABpphaFH53hqmG8nipGNdp0gKc0WRTVCArQ1t-XL7iWSFCU5gXlMFc9hr8O4VtE33i3ZT_AE8hZcRV55WUkGg4IA/s320/RagaAI_Team_Photo.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">These tests assess various aspects including Relevance & Understanding, Content Quality, Hallucination, Safety & Bias, Context Relevance, Guardrails, and Vulnerability scanning, along with a suite of Metric-Based Tests for quantitative analysis.</span></p><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">The <em>RagaAI LLM Hub</em> is uniquely designed to help teams identify issues and fix them throughout the LLM lifecycle, be it a proof-of-concept or an application in production. From understanding the quality of datasets to prompt templating and the choice of LLM architecture or vectorDBs, <em>RagaAI LLM Hub</em> identifies issues across the entire RAG pipeline. This is pivotal for understanding the root cause of failures within an LLM application and addressing them at their source, revolutionizing the approach to ensuring reliability and trustworthiness. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">"At RagaAI, our mission is to empower developers and enterprises with the tools they need to build robust and responsible LLMs," said<strong> Gaurav Agarwal, Founder and CEO of RagaAI</strong>. "With our comprehensive open-source evaluation suite, we believe in democratizing AI innovation. Together with the enterprise-ready version, we've created a comprehensive solution to enable organizations to navigate the complexities of LLMs deployment with confidence. This is a game-changing solution that provides unparalleled insights into the reliability and trustworthiness of LLMs and RAG applications."</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">The <em>RagaAI LLMs Hub</em> is already utilized across industries like E-commerce, Finance, Marketing, Legal, and Healthcare, and the platform supports developers and enterprises in various LLM applications including chatbots, content creation, text summarization, and source code generation. For instance, one customer came to RagaAI after encountering hallucinations and incorrect outputs whilst developing a customer service chatbot. Leveraging RagaAI LLM Hub's comprehensive metrics, they pinpointed and quantified the hallucination issue in the RAG pipeline. Additionally, the platform adeptly identifies nuanced customer issues and recommends specific areas within the pipeline for resolution.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">The <em>RagaAI LLM Hub</em> helps in setting guardrails, ensuring data privacy and legal compliance, including transparency regulations and anti-discrimination laws. It plays a vital role in promoting ethical & Responsible AI practices, such as in sensitive sectors like finance, healthcare, and law. Additionally, it helps mitigate reputational risks by adhering to societal norms and values.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">You can learn more by visiting RagaAI’s enterprise-ready Testing Platform: <a href="https://zwly9k6z.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fraga.ai%2Fllms/1/0100018e190768b7-ca9558d5-38a9-4901-904f-9a3d65328e3b-000000/KOGczozRc7YyoEB3PEvOYgtrVrE=364" target="_blank">raga.ai/llms</a> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Today’s launch comes following RagaAI's successful funding round in January 2024, underscoring the company's momentum and commitment to advancing LLMs quality assurance.</span></div>Mark Anthony Waganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09424950409891041443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360450300527734450.post-18136334329469210172024-03-07T14:11:00.004+08:002024-03-07T14:11:54.452+08:00Glam up your social media with Vivo V29e 5G at Php 1,000 off<p><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Capturing the perfect social media moment just got more accessible with the Vivo V29e 5G, now priced at Php 16,999. This mid-range phone combines Vivo's advanced technology with affordability, making it the ideal device for those looking to elevate their social media game.</span></span></p><p><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmcPtN_G9v-N1P2tygpnfQX9jNhtZ-hgkaoZX-FXyRvyJeAHYiAQyQJQ3QK3Fktm2qUpsHffDQDkKAMBDyAhNVL44kfJFrxn4XjqIryN0ga2XzHXWV1Ul1ZgnYWcfI8g1hCyNQjh_ubBzHXNFCmtcDQdUHP740XxdoE7r35Bwv-0VlrHgKtMYnJmJRQw/s3750/Main%20KV%20-%20vivo%20V29e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1962" data-original-width="3750" height="167" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmcPtN_G9v-N1P2tygpnfQX9jNhtZ-hgkaoZX-FXyRvyJeAHYiAQyQJQ3QK3Fktm2qUpsHffDQDkKAMBDyAhNVL44kfJFrxn4XjqIryN0ga2XzHXWV1Ul1ZgnYWcfI8g1hCyNQjh_ubBzHXNFCmtcDQdUHP740XxdoE7r35Bwv-0VlrHgKtMYnJmJRQw/s320/Main%20KV%20-%20vivo%20V29e.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><p></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-35544b51-7fff-c61c-da15-b393c1a09a7a"><span style="font-family: inherit;">With its Aura Portrait 2.0 and Night Algorithm, the Vivo V29e 5G ensures that every photo and video captures the essence of beauty and elegance. <br /><br />Boasting a 50MP autofocus selfie camera, 4K cinematic vlog mode, and 64MP ultra-dual stabilization (OIS+EIS), the V29e offers superb mobile photography.<br /><br />But what truly sets the V29e apart is its studio-level light-filling tool, Aura Light 2.0. 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