Globe Telecom announced its partnership with Crunchyroll. GLOBE TELECOM — The Philippine telco giant recently announced its partnership with popular anime streaming service Crunchyroll. As recently announced during the #GlobeInnoverse event held for key industry and media partners, the telco was widening its entertainment partners as it acquired a partnership with Crunchyroll along with its … Read more
The Philippines may harness the benefits of the proposed SIM Card Registration Act, according to NPC. NATIONAL PRIVACY COMMISSION — The NPC said that the Philippines may benefit from the proposed SIM Card Registration Act. According to NPC Commissioner Raymund E. Liboro, the approval of the proposed bill came at a time of rapid digitalization … Read more
Tonik has secured more than P5 billion worth of consumer deposits. TONIK — The digital bank has secured more than P5 billion (around USD 100 million) in consumer deposits only about 8 months after its launch in the Philippines. Tonik Digital Bank was launched by Singapore-based Tonik Financial Pte. Ltd. last March and became the … Read more
Franklin Drilon was seeking a measure against the anonymity of social media “trolls”. Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon was seeking a measure against the anonymity of “trolls” on social media platforms. Drilon was seeking a measure that would require social media platforms to unveil the identity of “trolls” using their platform. The senator raised during … Read more
Visa launched a global crypto advisory service for merchants and financial institutions. VISA — As the adoption of digital currencies gained steam, the world’s largest payment processor launched on Wednesday a global crypto advisory service for merchants and financial institutions. The said move came against the backdrop of unprecedented investor demand for crypto services and … Read more
Globe at Home will migrate its broadband users to fiber technology in 2022. GLOBE AT HOME — The local telco giant officially announced that the company will migrate its broadband users to fiber technology in 2022. Globe noted that migration has jumped by more than 250% as of October, exceeding its 2021 target. The company … Read more
World Health Speaks on Omicron Variant of COVID-19 Vs. the Delta Variant WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION – WHO spoke on the recently-detected variant of COVID-19, the Omicron, compared to the Delta variant. Recently, a new variant of COVID-19 was detected in South Africa. WHO named it Omicron and warned countries about the said “heavily mutated” variant … Read more
Cristy Fermin claims Claudine Barretto might withdraw her candidacy CLAUDINE BARRETTO – The actress-turned-political aspirant is currently being rumored to withdraw her candidacy. It was on October 7 when she filed her certificate of candidacy as councilor of Olongapo City. But according to showbiz veteran Cristy Fermin, Claudine might not push through with her candidacy … Read more
Here’s the reaction of Partido Reporma on BBM-SARA caravan PARTIDO REPORMA – The political party of the presidential aspirant and Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson slammed the caravan of Bongbong Marcos and Sara Duterte. It was on Wednesday when the former senator and Davao City Mayor held a “Uniteam Caravan” in Quezon City. The event drew … Read more
Pantone officially unveiled the Color of the Year 2022 COLOR OF THE YEAR — Pantone Color Institute officially announced that “Very Peri” (Pantone 17-3938) was the company’s pick for Color of the Year 2022. What made this decision unique in its 22-year legacy in forecasting a prime hue was that it’s the company’s first time … Read more