TP releases new wave of digital solutions for first-rate CX in the new economy

Teleperformance, a global leader in digital integrated business services, has been supporting the surge of the new digital economy through an array of customer experience or CX solutions developed from its Technology, Analytics, and Process Excellence (T.A.P.™) innovation framework.

A new economy is dawning and digital transformation is key for enterprises and brands to harness growth from a resurgent market of on-demand services. With people doing more and more activities online, companies should look into leveraging convenient and reliable digital channels. 

Filipino actor Piolo Pascual stars in the music video for Cheats’ new single “Hakbang”

Watch the official music video of Cheats’ “Hakbang.”

Award-winning actor Piolo Pascual stars in the music video for Cheats’ melancholic new single “Hakbang,” the first single off their upcoming third studio album.

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Quark Henares, the black and white visuals find Pascual dealing with a nervous breakdown in his own apartment, while the band members of Cheats are in the background, trying to cope with the challenging times by acting relaxed and normal.

The music video ends with the Filipino actor joining Cheats in a dance sequence choreographed by PJ Rebullida.

ShopeePay Partners with GHL to Drive Digital Payments Ahead

ShopeePay and GHL extend their services for contactless payments that are safer and more convenient 

ShopeePay, Shopee’s integrated mobile wallet, partners with GHL Systems Berhad, to expand digital payment acceptance in the Philippines, bringing cashless payment solutions for businesses and consumers to over 83,000 merchant points nationwide.

GHL, ASEAN’s leading payment solutions provider, with a vast footprint of 383,600 payment touchpoints across the region, teams up with ShopeePay to drive digital payments in the Philippines as more Filipinos continue to shift towards safer and more convenient options. ShopeePay users can now pay at establishments such as Phoenix Petroleum, Family Mart, Three Sixty Pharmacy, Prince Retail, and more chains nationwide. 

GMA's "To Have And To Hold" Presents Another Level Of Infidelity Stories

Many might be fed up with stories that revolves around troubled marriages, but GMA's "To Have And To Hold" (THATH) have something more to offer. Shown after "Legal Wives" which is also a unique Marriage complexities, THATH is also a league of its own. 

It stars Carla Abellana as Erica Gatchalian, Rocco Nacino as Gavin Ramirez, and Max Collins as Dominique Ramirez. Like many love stories, it starts with a lot of romance that leads into marriage. But secrets of an affair eventually comes out at unexpected times. There was also that scene that Gavin (Rocco) had a intense monologue as he talks to Erica (Carla) who is comma and just discovered her own infidelity.

Globe, Curvalux bag WBA award for bridging connectivity gap in hard-to-reach areas

Globe and Curvalux won the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) Best Wi-Fi for Social Impact award for helping bring high-speed internet connectivity in hard-to-reach areas, especially in communities where electricity is unreliable or non-existent
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The award recognizes and celebrates innovative Wi-Fi network-based services that have been deployed on a trial or commercial basis in at least one country or market. Globe’s win was based on its scores in technical and business innovations, user-experience enhancement, and scale of market impact.

According to The World Bank’s Philippine Digital Economy Report 2020, around 57% households in the country do not have access to the internet. In the report, it mentioned that the digital divide is driven by the limited infrastructure and geographical challenges as an archipelago.

Shopee Introduces Audio and Video Call Feature on Shopee Live to Elevate Seller Engagement for the 11.11 - 12.12 Big Christmas Sale

Sellers now have more ways to interact with Filipinos shoppers online 

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, continues to push for innovations that aim to improve the e-commerce experience for both the seller and consumer. With sellers preparing for some of the biggest holiday sales of the year such as Shopee’s 11.11 - 12.12 Big Christmas Sale, Shopee introduces the ‘Livestream Call’ feature on Shopee Live to enhance customer experience and improve engagement during a live stream session. During a livestream call, sellers can entertain inquiries via audio or video call while other viewers listen in. 

NOBITA embraces kundiman sensibilities on tender ballad “Di Na Mag-iisa”

Now officially signed to Sony Music Philippines, the IKAW LANG hitmakers are ready to leave a lasting mark in the industry

NOBITA’s rapid rise is no longer a mystery to music fans who have been familiar with their poignant song “Ikaw Lang,” which currently ranks as the third most streamed single on Spotify Philippines as of today. In less than two years, the pop-rock outfit has built an impressive portfolio by releasing songs that capture the beating heart of the young generation, and bringing light, love, and inspiration to as many people as possible. 

The five-piece hitmakers have indeed come a long way from their humble beginnings as semi-finalists of the prestigious battle of the bands, Muziklaban. Thanks to the overwhelming success of “Ikaw Lang,” which has amassed over 40 million streams on all digital music platforms combined, NOBITA is putting their own spin to the school of ‘hugot’ pop songwriting with their trademark tenderness and inevitable warmth.

Cinemagic arrives in the Philippines with the newly launched Xiaomi 11T Series and Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE

Global technology leader, Xiaomi, today announced the Philippine launch of new smartphones under the Xiaomi 11T family of devices - Xiaomi 11T and Xiaomi 11T Pro - all designed to inspire creativity among smartphone users - as well as the refreshed and stylish Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE.

Xiaomi continues to revolutionize smartphone photography and videography by offering a slew of innovative “Cinemagic” filmmaking features in Xiaomi 11T and Xiaomi 11T Pro. Gone are the days of heavy and expensive movie-making equipment, with Xiaomi 11T Series, industry-leading filmmaking technology is now available in the palms of aspiring creators’ hands.

At the same time, the ultra-slim, featherweight Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE, is the perfect offering for users seeking a high-end stylish smartphone that includes innovative features to enable creativity.

Move: Stronger Together - IABC Philippines officially opens the 19th Philippine Quill Awards

The 19th Philippine Quill Award is now officially open! 

Hosted by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Philippines, the Philippine Quill Awards is the country’s most prestigious awards program in the field of business communication. A Communication Olympiad which highlights the gold standard in communication, the program fosters a spirit of friendly competition, unity and a sense of community amongst Philippine communications practitioners in pursuit of a common goal – communications excellence. 

The Philippine Quill and the Philippine Student Quill Awards honor exemplary communication research, programs, skills, and creative work. Each entry is evaluated using IABC’s highest global standard that measures and determines the finest, the sharpest, and the brightest in the business communication industry among professionals and students. The Quill has been bestowing the seal of approval to the most reputable organizations and corporations in the nation for almost two decades, emphasizing the use of excellent communication to achieve business goals and to make a difference in society. 

PLDT Home subscribers are up for exciting rewards when they pay their bills via PayMaya

PLDT Home subscribers are up for a more rewarding and convenient experience with PayMaya. From October to December 2021, new and existing PLDT Home customers can earn cashback vouchers when they pay their bills directly through the PayMaya app.

“We want to make it easier and more rewarding for our customers to pay their broadband bills. With the pandemic, digital payments are the way to go because you can do them from the safety and convenience of your home. That’s why we are working closely with PayMaya to encourage more of our PLDT Home customers to shift to digital payments," said Patrick Tang, Vice President and Head of PLDT Home Customer Management. 

"Broadband is ‘life’, especially during this time when many of us are staying safe at home. We are happy to provide PLDT Home subscribers with convenience plus rewards through the most reliable e-wallet app," said Pepe Torres, PayMaya Chief Marketing Officer.