When Emilio Aguinaldo first waved the Philippine Flag and declared the country’s independence on June 12, 1898, he did so against overwhelming odds. One hundred and twenty-two years later, Filipinos are again waving a flag of freedom, this time, using the power of digital. Digital raises the Flag of Freedom in 2020 COVID-19 has been […]
Read MoreMillions of Filipinos today enjoy a clearer television viewing with better sound via the ABS-CBN TVplus, which was rolled out in response to the government’s mandate to shift from analog to digital terrestrial broadcasting. ABS-CBN TVplus rollout follows gov’t mandate “The sale of the TVplus boxes is in compliance with the directive of NTC to […]
Read MoreEven as most of the quarantine rules have been relaxed across the country, digital financial services leader PayMaya said it is safer and more efficient for Filipinos to pay their government dues online and using cashless options that are already available for the convenience and safety of citizens. PayMaya enables easy cashless options for BIR, […]
Read MoreCustomers of telehealth service KonsultaMD may now enjoy unlimited video consultation with any of the 30 telemedicine doctors who have volunteered in the DOH Healthcare Warrior Program. This service is available via the KonsultaMD app until June 22. DOH volunteer doctors provide video consultation via KonsultaMD To enjoy the service, customers may download the KonsultaMD […]
Read MoreAs the country continues to grapple with the far-reaching effects of the coronavirus pandemic, the world of competitive Philippine esports has proven itself an ally to medical practitioners working at the front lines. Taking the online gaming arena to another level, Globe via its co-owned esports team, Liyab Esports, has successfully rallied professional esports athletes, […]
Read MorePLDT Inc. recently donated food packs, supplies, and vitamins to over 1,000 families in Cebu City and Malabon City adversely affected by the COVID-19 in partnership with the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP). PLDT partners with PBSP to provide food packs and vitamins to families in Malabon and Cebu “Urban poor families are some […]
Read MoreIn continuation of the efforts of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to improve its delivery of public service, the agency has partnered with e-wallet application, PayMaya, to provide cashless distribution of financial aid to clients of the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS). DSWD taps PayMaya for distribution of AICS assistance […]
Read MoreIn support of the Philippine government’s mandate to push for cashless transactions in public transportation, Grab will be fully adopting cashless payments to mitigate the spread of infection brought by the exchange of cash. As we move towards embracing the new normal, Grab is changing its policies in order to promote a safer way to […]
Read MoreJollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) along with all of its food and restaurant brands in the country has begun piloting an interactive mobile and cashless ordering system via chatbot, with a seamless payment experience powered by PayMaya. JFC partners with PayMaya to pioneer cashless ordering via Facebook Messenger Customers in select areas can now use their […]
Read MoreCity Mayor Edgardo Labella declares Cebu City under General Community Quarantine beginning June 1, 2020, through the Executive Order No. 79, “An Order Declaring A State of General Community QUarantine (GCQ) In Cebu City and Providing Omnibus Guidelines Thereto”. The soft copy of the Executive Order No. 79 was posted on his Facebook page an […]
Read MoreGlobe At Home Prepaid WiFi can be your best partner for leveling up your digital diskarte and thriving at home in these trying times. Now powered by a better and bigger HomeSURF199, subscribers can now access up to 30GB of data which includes FREE 1GB daily access to more apps to Watch, Learn, Chat, and […]
Read MoreFor a country considered as the social capital of the world, it comes as no surprise to see Filipinos adjusting well to “gathering apart” during the current crisis. However, while Zoom, Google, Facebook, Viber, and other instant messaging, video conferencing, and social media apps have found ways to keep people together, they are not enough […]
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