Eastern Communication expands services to Bicol

Empowers Bicolanos to emerge stronger with connectivity and digital solutions

Premier Philippine telecommunications Eastern Communications recently expanded its footprint in Bicol as part of its continued commitment to provide strong connections and empower businesses from different parts of the country.

As Eastern Communications enters the market of Sorsogon, Naga and Legazpi, it celebrated the event by launching its trademark webinar known as “Via Eastern: Forging Strong Connections''. The telco officially announced the availability of their world-class products and services, ranging from connectivity, data, and collaboration solutions for the locals in the province of Bicol. The expansion is in accordance with their goal of democratizing technology in the country to help businesses of all sizes emerge stronger in 2022.

Globe wins Ookla® ’s Best 5G Video Experience Award in PH

Globe has bagged Ookla® ’s Best 5G Video Experience Award[1] in the Philippines, proving that its customers are already reaping the fruits of the company’s massive network investment.

The Video Awards was launched by the network intelligence and connectivity insights global leader early this year based on local mobile networks' performance in the third and fourth quarters of 2021.

To compute the video score of the different mobile networks, Ookla weighed the sum of multiple video metrics.  It includes the proportion of tests that failed to start, time to load the first frame of video playback, quality of video loaded, the proportion of users who experienced at least one stall in video loading or playback, and the rebuffering ratio of users who experienced a stall.

Tambay ta diri, bai! Bisaya Vlog Squad is now on Viber

Stay on top of their (mis)adventures and more, join the Bisaya Vlog Squad Viber Channel now!

Your favorite Bisdak content creators are now on Viber! Welcome Medyo Maldito, Snake Princess, Jasper Amorin, and Glester Capuno—also known as the Bisaya Vlog Squad—as they open their very own channel on Viber. 

Stay on top of their lives, adventures (or misadventures!), pranks, and whatnot by following Bisaya Vlog Squad Viber Channel! As a special treat to all their loyal fans, Viber is launching a special sticker pack with the chibi version of the squad and some commonly used Cebuano expressions that Viber users can use in their own one-on-one or group chats. 

Don't miss out on Xiaomi’s Best Deals on Lazada’s Birthday Sale starting March 27 to March 29

Save up to PHP 8,599 when you buy the Mi TV P1 Series and other Xiaomi products along with exclusive freebies

Xiaomi is offering their biggest deals for the Mi TV P1 Series, Redmi Note 11 Series, and more on Lazada’s Birthday Sale!

Upgrade your home entertainment experience with Xiaomi’s amazing deals for its Smart TV lineup, the Mi TV P1 Series. Its 60Hz LED panel has an ultra-wide 178° field of view, allowing you to watch from any angle comfortably. Get access to a rich ecosystem of content with the Android TV™ system or easily stream content and games from your smartphone or tablet using Chromecast and Miracast. And of course, all models also come with built-in Google Assistant for easy voice commanding for smart homes.

What’s the best BNPL partner for side hustlers? Get to know from this episode of Kwentong HC

For the longest time, side hustles have always been an integral part of the Filipino working culture. Most commonly known to Filipinos as ‘raket’, these are sideline jobs undertaken for extra income. You see them everywhere – from your neighbor offering personal care products, a co-worker selling goodies and snacks at the office, or your former classmate with an online selling business.

These so-called side hustlers include AR Peralta, a 28-year-old School Director who, aside from his main job, has a side hustle. Sharing his diskarte story in this latest episode of Kwentong HC, he narrated how he manages his finances and spends his hard-earned money wisely.

#GlobeofGood: Globe and its ecosystem of partners mobilize collective support for hunger alleviation and holistic assistance

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Every day, millions of Filipinos go to sleep on an empty stomach. 

In the Philippines, an estimated 2.5 million people reported experiencing involuntary hunger as of the third quarter of 2021.  Many lost their livelihood due to the pandemic and were challenged with making ends meet daily. 

With these challenges, immediate and collective action is an imperative.  In this regard, Globe, through its Globe of Good program, aims to provide a platform that can bridge multi-sectoral stakeholders and encourage collective action towards achieving sustainable and inclusive development for communities by leveraging the power of technology.

Mystery Thriller "Where the Crawdads Sing" Reveals Trailer

We can’t bury this secret forever… the worldwide phenomenon and best-selling book, Where The Crawdads Sing, is making its way to the big screen featuring an original song from Taylor Swift. Check out the trailer now and watch the film exclusively in cinemas across the Philippines this 2022.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/-LIEVWOZ7XE

Explore the expanded AppGallery on the HUAWEI nova 9 SE

The new HUAWEI nova 9 SE was sporting camera and vlogging features that are sure to change the game and set new trends for savvy content creators and aspiring influencers. Not only packaged with some of the most incredible content creation tools but with AppGallery’s endless possibilities, the nova 9 SE is an incredible and stylish product that will keep young creatives at the cutting edge of chic and innovation.

Explore all your interests with AppGallery by checking out some of the curated collection of essential and trending apps, all packaged to help nova 9 SE users maintain a cool, fast-paced, creative lifestyle:

Create vlogs with video editing apps - The new HUAWEI nova 9 SE is equipped with Continuous Front and Rear Recording features, which enable users to seamlessly film from different perspectives. With video editing apps such as CapCut and Picsart Photo Editor to complement the video footage, nova users are sure to create some of the best content.

Experience mightier performance with realme’s narzo 50A Prime and GT 2 Pro launching exclusively on Shopee

realme’s newest smartphones designed to boost performance launch exclusively on Shopee this March 25

realme and Shopee are partnering to release exciting new smartphones in the Philippines with the narzo 50A Prime and GT 2 Pro, both launching exclusively on realme’s Official Store Global on Shopee this March 25.

The narzo 50A Prime is the thinnest gaming smartphone in the narzo series and one of the slimmest in the market. Due to its Kevlar Speed Texture Design and 8.1mm ultra-thin build, this smartphone makes it easy and comfortable to hold. With its Unisoc T612 Processor and massive 5000mAh battery and 18W quick charge capability, it ensures its users all-day connectivity and maximum performance. Its 6.6-inch FHD display and peak brightness of 600nits allow you to play your favorite mobile games without missing any detail, even under direct sunlight. More than its gaming capabilities, the narzo 50A Prime also comes with a 50MP Triple Camera for capturing clear and crisp images. realme narzo 50A Prime comes in Black and Blue colorways and will retail at P7,290 for the 4+64GB variant and P7,990 for its 4+128GB variant.

Spoken Word Poet Mark Ghosn chosen to perform the theme of GMA Election Advocacy

GMA News and Public Affairs has announced that they have chosen Filipino spoken word poet Mark Ghosn as one of the performers of the official theme song of their 2022 Election advocacy. 

Mark Ghosn renders the spoken word poetry on the iconic theme song entitled 'Panata sa Bayan' sang by Aicelle Santos. 

Last November 2021, GMA proudly unveiled its election advocacy campaign “Dapat Totoo,” which is also the main content of the spoken word piece.

Aside from being a spoken word artist, Mark Ghosn is also known as the creator of the hit show 'Ampalaya Monologues' which was also adapted into a book and a TV series.