MSMEs find a strong partner for growth in GCash Pro

As the country enters a new period with now lightened restrictions, many have become hopeful,with a more positive outlook for this year. As key players for economic recovery, this shift also enables micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to find new  opportunities that can help them overcome challenges and grow their business.  

Knowing that more people are now more inclined to do digital purchases, GCash, the country's leading mobile wallet, now offers GCash Pro, a digital business solution that helps small entrepreneurs future-proof and expand their business. "We need to be aware of the challenges faced by these entrepreneurs and  strengthen our position as a business partner for growth, beyond payments," GCash president and chief executive officer Martha Sazon said. 

GCash continues to enable business owners to provide seamless service to their customers and also track sales and increase their wallet limit, among others.

PLDT Home Biz awards mompreneurs with the most inspiring success stories in the inaugural Gawad Madiskarte

From (L-R) Rommel Kristian Madrigal (Husband of Abigael Madrigal, Diskarteng Solid winner), Wvon Der Hendrich A. Adolfo (Husband of Kaylynn Adolfo, Diskarteng Malikhain winner), Rosanna Kabiling, Diskarteng May Pusowinner, Theresa Carbonel-Buenaflor, Diskarteng Digital winner and Rachelle Patalud, Diskarteng Malikhain winner

No word better can describe moms pouring out their resourcefulness, creativity, and heart to provide their families the best life possible than madiskarte. The pandemic only saw more of our madiskarte moms, many of whom have ventured into online businesses to augment their household income.

Globe warns public vs phishing attacks amid Russia-Ukraine conflict

Globe is urging customers to remain vigilant amid an uptick in phishing attacks linked to the Russia-Ukraine conflict in recent weeks.

While phishing campaigns recently detected by Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) have primarily targeted Ukraine and its European allies, Globe warned that these threats may easily be exploited and spread across the Asian region.

“We all need to watch out for certain types of emails or content that will try to lure us into sharing our information. These may contain topics such as humanitarian aid-themed scams and online petitions for Ukraine,” said Anton Bonifacio, Globe’s Chief Information Security Officer.

He said other content may also pretend to share news and information about the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis, or offer tips related to the crisis’ impact, such as where to get the lowest gas prices in your area.

FEU honors outstanding alumni with two new program initiatives

A one-time donation guarantees donors can leave their legacy on the FEU campus

Far Eastern University launched the FEU Centennial Benches and announced its call for nominations for the 2023 FEU Green and Gold Awards.  

The FEU Centennial Benches is a fund-generation campaign for the OneFEUfund, a collective effort of the alumni to ensure that bequests are successfully passed on to the next generation of tamaraws. Donors who give a one-time donation of P100,000 will have a campus bench named in their honor.

Shopee launches Career Jumpstart Series to help accelerate tech careers of students, young Filipinos

A curation of virtual open houses designed to equip young tech leaders with career-building skills

By 2025, the Philippine internet economy is expected to grow by 30% annually to reach USD28 billion. In order to sustain such sizable growth, developing young, tech-driven talents will be key. In fact, the DTI has recognized the increasing need to upskill and reskill Philippine talent as one of the main priorities for the 2022 Philippine E-commerce Roadmap. As a means to support the digital economy boom, this April 2022, Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, is launching its first ever Career Jumpstart Series, a curation of virtual open houses designed to train young tech leaders with career-building skills. 

K-Pop group OH MY GIRL drops vibrant sophomore album, Real Love

7-member Korean pop group OH MY GIRL returns with their new full-length album and lead track “Real Love.” The delightful 10-track release follows Dear OHMYGIRL EP which dropped last May 2021, and their 2019 album, The Fifth Season.

With lyrical sensibility and colorful storytelling that takes their work to exciting new places, their sophomore album’s centers perfumes and lingering fragrances as narrative motifs in telling stories of young romance and infatuation.

The self-titled single “Real Love” stands out with its sweet, addictive brass sound and pop melodies.  Its lyrics unravel OH MY GIRL’s interpretation of what it feels like to fall in love, and how that special moment feels unreal and unfamiliar. Aside from the lead track, the album explores an eclectic range of music styles spanning pop, EDM, R&B, Latin, and hip-hop influences.

Sharlene San Pedro sprints through borrowed time on pop-rock single “Running”

The punchy midtempo tune takes listeners through a journey of introspection

Outside of her acting and hosting accolades, Sharlene San Pedro has successfully branched out into a music career, landing a top 10 hit with a cover of Mayonnaise’s “Paraan” in 2016 and dropping her second single “Stars & Caramel Bars” to commercial acclaim in 2017. With the guidance of Mayonnaise’s lead singer and chief songwriter-producer Monty Macalino, the young multimedia star has released songs that balance teen pop with easy-listening sensibilities—a signature sound that she continues to hone and develop through her stint in the music industry for more than five years.

DITO inks partnership with LuponWXC for Just ML Female: Queen of the Dawn

DITO Telecommunity to highlight the blazing talent of Pinay gamers at the Just ML Female Cup Mobile Legends Tournament 

DITO Telecommunity has recently partnered with local gaming and eSports company LuponWXC for this year’s Just ML Female Cup Tournament, highlighting the exceptional talent of female gamers in the Philippines.

As the tournament’s official telco partner, now for the second year, DITO will highlight the best and most promising female gamers in the competition, which is considered one of the biggest Mobile Legends tournaments in the country.

Last year, the Just ML Female Cup featured over 50 teams that fought in a tournament showcased live via Just ML’s Facebook Page.

This year’s tournament, which will run from March 14 to March 31, will be as big as ever, with over 50 teams hailing from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao fighting for the top prize of PHP 70,000 along with DITO gaming items and DITO SIM cards.

Great photos made easy: shoot like a pro with your smartphone

Join the smartphone photography and videography workshop hosted by Manila Bulletin and Huawei Philippines, slated on March 31. Register now! 

Together with Huawei Philippines and the Department of Tourism, Manila Bulletin’s Earth+Lens 2022 will host a smartphone photography and videography workshop on March 31, at 6 PM. Issa Litton will moderate and Bolichie Suzara and Silver Belen will instruct on photography and videography, respectively.

Bolichie Suzara, professional photographer

Suzara shall explore and discuss basic concepts like use of grid, exposures, ISO, focus, and white balance. By the end of the workshop, attendees should be able to easily and confidently explore and adjust the camera settings on their smartphones to achieve the looks they desire. Suzara will also make sure that they leave with some practical wisdom he’s learned about the art of photography across his long career.

Cambodian Music Superstar VannDa Solidifies his Place as an ASEAN Breakthrough Artist with New Album $KULL 2, New Single Bok Kalo, and Ambitious Tour Plans

Following the successful release of ‘$KULL THE ALBUM’ in 2020, which has racked up over 300 million streams across all digital streaming platforms, Baramey Production recording artist VannDa has established himself at the top of the Cambodian music world. His release of the transcendent and much lauded “Time to Rise (feat. Master Kong Nay)” in 2021 is currently at a Cambodian record-breaking 86 million views, the chart topping hit having exploded throughout Southeast Asia with its blend of soul-piercing lyricism and Khmer instrumentation mixed with Hip Hop & Drill sounds. VannDa has firmly established himself as Cambodia’s first champion, and today announces his intention to capitalize on this with the two part release of his follow-up album ‘$KULL 2’, which will be released in two parts, with part one arriving on May 20th 2022, and part two to follow at the end of the year. The album’s lead single “Bok Kalo,” with an ambitious music video directed by Baramey standout Juvie Lin was released last Friday, March 18.

The $KULL 2 Campaign will be paired with a series of ambitious, never before seen live concert plans that would have been unthinkable in Cambodia until the rise of the Sihanoukville born superstar. Following the release of ‘$KULL THE ALBUM’ in June 2020, VannDa was not able to capitalize off of his astronomic success with live concerts due to the pandemic halting all social life. However, VannDa will in 2022 be the first Cambodian artist to go on a solo tour and sell tickets across the nation.