Globe intensifies drive vs piracy as PH posts highest content piracy rate in Asia

Globe has further intensified its drive against illegal streaming and downloading of content as the Philippines, together with Vietnam and Malaysia, again topped the list of Asian countries with the highest piracy rates.

Piracy has been a lingering problem around the world, posing a danger to the viability of businesses and the livelihood of content creators, and also exposing users to malware and other online threats.

“The ill-effects of online piracy cannot be underestimated. Globe continues to ramp up initiatives to mitigate, if not fully stop piracy, and make a positive societal impact.  We also work with coalitions and partners like the Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) and the IPOPHL to help address these challenges,” said Anton Bonifacio, Globe Chief Information Security Officer.

Enjoy Filipino and Chines Cuisine at Horizon Café Jinjiang Inn Ortigas

As Jinjiang Inn – Ortigas opens it doors again for accommodation and staycations for its clients, they are now also opening their in-house restaurant Horizon Café that offers Filipino and Chinese cuisine. As the tourism industry is slowly adjusting to the new normal, more people will now enjoy a wonderful stay and now more food choices.

During the lockdowns, Jinjiang Inn was also a place for quarantine and observed health and safety standards which they still practice to keep guest safe. Now that more people are going out and going on staycations with family and friends, Jinjiang Inn offers great deals that is now complemented with food from Horizon Café.

Horizon Café at Jinjiang Inn – Ortigas brings a new dining destination in the Ortigas Business District along San Miguel Avenue corner Lourdes Drive in Pasig City. Enjoy Filipino Favorites such as Kansi, Batchoy, and Chicken Inasal, which are also available at Horizon Café at Hotel 101 – Manila and Injap Tower Hotel in Iloilo.

Tagaytay Highlands provides salient home considerations underscored in global buyer survey

Envisioned to last and endure through the years, 

Tagaytay Highlands remains to be a foremost 

choice of investors who now see the wisdom 

of acquiring properties located in lush mountainous areas.

Results of a global buyer survey recently disclosed that since the pandemic hit two years ago, a number of Filipinos have moved houses, driven by the need for outdoor space and a private place of rest set in a healthy, breathable environment. In the same breadth, the discerning few continue to find these essential home living features in Tagaytay Highlands, an exclusive mountain resort complex just 90 minutes’ drive from Makati CBD.

With approximately 1,200 hectares of rolling terrain, Tagaytay Highlands is the only mountain resort of its kind and scale that spans the provinces of Cavite, Laguna, and Batangas. At 2,000 feet above sea level, residents and their guests enjoy year-round clean, crisp air and the intoxicating vista of Taal Volcano rising in a shimmering Taal Lake. On any clear day, however, Mt. Makiling, Canlubang Valley, and Laguna de Bay hover into view, nature scenes that are balm to the spirit.

Get Ready To Master Every Scene With The Xiaomi 12 Series Now Available

Living your best life means having the right tools to help you embrace all your passions. Today’s young and dynamic achievers know with their minds, hearts and guts that it’s no longer a choice between these experiences and interests. They are all within reach as long as one has mastered the digital lifestyle.     

Enable your digital and ever upwardly mobile life with the Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro, and grab yours today at the ongoing #Xiaomi12Series open sale. Shop now on Lazada and Shopee, or at any authorized Xiaomi store nationwide. 

Designed to masterfully capture perfect moments 

The Xiaomi 12’s camera possesses a ProFocus feature that allows it to learn and track the algorithm of the subject allowing for a  clear capture of a moving subject. Moreover, the Great Portrait Mode and Ultra Night Video makes it a snap to capture spectacular images even  in low-light conditions, as it automatically brightens the scene and details in the photo or video. These features make the Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro among the best camera phones in the market today. 

Huawei 2021 Annual Report: Solid operations, investing in the future

Meng Wanzhou, Huawei's CFO,
speaking at the press conference

Huawei released its 2021 Annual Report on March 28th, revealing that the company had maintained solid operations throughout the past year. As per the report, Huawei achieved CNY636.8 billion in revenue in 2021, and CNY113.7 billion in net profits, an increase of 75.9% year-on-year. The company's R&D expenditure reached CNY142.7 billion in 2021, representing 22.4% of its total revenue, and bringing its total R&D expenditure over the past 10 years to over CNY845 billion. Moving forward, the company also plans to continuously increase investment in R&D.

Shopee continues to deliver impact to communities, forges ahead towards a vibrant and inclusive digital economy

1 in 6 orders were made by first-time users, while the number of Shopee sellers outside major cities grew by 70% in 2021

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, celebrates the growth of the region’s digital economy and shares the impact that e-commerce and digital financial services had on local communities in 2021.

Southeast Asia continued to see accelerated technology adoption, with 40 million new digital users added in 2021. As adoption continues to grow, Shopee is powering digital inclusion by empowering more people and businesses to capture new opportunities online. 

GCash Digital Excellence Awards Recognizes 40 key pioneers in the Enterprise and MSME sector

The pandemic has forced both consumers and businesses to change how they conduct their transactions. Business owners have had to adapt and innovate their services to cater to the growing needs of the “new normal.” This is why GCash has been committed to improving its digital products to cater to both the needs of Filipino customers and local businesses and enterprises who need future-ready solutions.

The GCash Digital Excellence Awards is an opportunity to highlight real-time and real-life innovation in the Philippine market. GCash, the leading mobile wallet in the country, wants to recognize the institutions that have taken significant steps towards revolutionizing digital solutions and implemented programs that help protect transactions and the delivery of their services.

Get ready for summer with The SM Store and PayMaya

Up to P1,000 cashback rewards when you pay with PayMaya  

After two years of pandemic travel restrictions, summer vacations are officially back with a vengeance. We are all ready to enjoy the sun, sea, and sand, or perhaps, go on a trip to somewhere cooler in the mountains for a chiller vibe.  

Wherever your summer destination is, you can get everything you need for the season when you shop at The SM Store. What's best about it is that you can get up to P1,000 in cashback rewards when you shop and pay using your PayMaya app. 

Getting these rewards is easy. For new users, register for a PayMaya account and use the special invite code PAYMAYASM to qualify for cashback rewards. Until June 30, 2022, you can get a 10% cashback or up to P500 when you make your first cash in at The SM Store. You can get another 10% cashback or up to P500 when you scan to pay with PayMaya QR for the first time. Check out the full promo details here: http://pymy.co/paymayasmregistrationpromo   

Pilipinas Kontra Gutom helps lower hunger incidence in the country

More than a year after its launch in November 2020, Pilipinas Kontra Gutom (PKG) partners share  milestones towards the movement’s goal of less hungry Filipinos.

Pilipinas Kontra Gutom is a multi-sectoral movement of Task Force Zero Hunger with the public sector and 80 partner members from private corporations and non-government organizations working hand in hand to address the country’s concerns on involuntary hunger - food production and distribution, malnutrition, food surplus and immediate food needed during times of disasters.

Harry Styles returns with ‘As It Was’

New single and music video available now

Today, GRAMMY Award®-winning global superstar Harry Styles has released his brand new single and video “As It Was.” 

“As It Was” is the lead single from his highly anticipated new album Harry’s House, to be released May 20 on Columbia Records. The music video for “As It Was,” shot last month in London, finds Harry collaborating with Ukrainian GRAMMY Award®-nominated director Tanu Muino. Listen to “As It Was” here and check out the video here.

“Directing a Harry Styles video was a bucket list dream come true for me as he’s my favorite performer,” says Tanu. “Shooting him was bittersweet as it was one of the happiest days of my life, but on the second day of the shoot, my country Ukraine was invaded so you can imagine the insane emotions we had while shooting. Me and my team from Ukraine poured so much love into this video and you can see it on screen. It will be a music video I will never forget and now I can happily retire.” See full team credits below.