IAM Worldwide Welcomes ‘Squid Game’ Star Jung Ho-Yeon As First-Ever Global Ambassador

This 2022, IAM Worldwide is focused on aggressively expanding their company operations and market influence. And in line with this, the company says it is ready for bigger things and is delighted to welcome its newest and first-ever global ambassador – South Korean model and actress Jung Ho-Yeon.

Ho-Yeon is best known for playing the role of North Korean defector Kang Sae-Byeok (067) in Netflix’s Squid Game. The series became Netflix’s most watched show ever within a week of its launch on the streamer, with 142 million member households globally watching the show. Since then, Ho-Yeon’s fame has skyrocketed on a global scale with now having 23.7 million followers on Instagram and counting. Before her acting debut, she gained popularity as a top runway model starting at the age of 16 and has starred in Korea’s Next Top Model in 2013.

JAAF celebrates #FearlessFilipinas

Araneta Group hails six female leaders who are changing the country in time for Women’s Month

Historically, Filipinas have been central figures in the story of our nation. From revolutionary heroes, to presidents, to Olympic medalists, women have constantly rewritten and defined their story and in the process inspired our entire country. 

This March—as we celebrate Women’s Month—the J. Amado Araneta Foundation (JAAF) is highlighting the work of six #FearlessFilipinas who use their platform to uplift the lives of the people in their communities. By harnessing the advocacies, projects, and efforts they supported, planned, and implemented, these women are not just transforming the lives they touched, they are creating a legacy that inspires others to act and effect change in their communities. These Filipinas have also courageously and tirelessly lent a helping hand in making various projects of the Araneta Group and JAAF more impactful for society.

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.