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Phenomenal love team Donny Pangilingan and Belle Mariano, the nation’s girl group BINI, and singer-songwriter Adie are Gen Zs at the top of their game. It’s no surprise that they all said “yes” to Samsung to be its brand ambassadors as they enjoy back-to-back milestones this summer with the newly launched Samsung A55 5G and A35 5G. We spoke to the new and returning members of #TeamGalaxy on the sidelines of Awesome Summer Fanfest at SM North Edsa Annex held in April, where guests enjoyed kilig-worthy moments with their idols. DonBelle: An adventure-ready phone for your summer escapades From&nb ..read more

A global environmental organization called on the Philippine government to provide solutions that could lessen the impact of El Niño and La Niña. “We call on our government to ensure measures that will mitigate the impacts of El Niño on our water supply, food production, and power generation,” Greenpeace Philippines said in their statement on extreme heat aggravated by the climate crisis last Tuesday, April 30. Throughout the week, the country has experienced record-high and dangerous heat indexes based on the report of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Admin ..read more

As 5G is fast becoming the connectivity of choice among mobile subscribers in the country, leading integrated telco network PLDT Inc (PLDT)’s wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc (Smart) saw a sustained increase in average monthly 5G data traffic in 2023, bolstered by its award-winning 5G mobile network. In 2023, average quarterly 5G data traffic almost doubled, up 95% compared to the previous year. In the fourth quarter of 2023 alone, Smart posted a 16-percent increase in average monthly data traffic on its 5G network, versus the previous period. Driving this growth were th ..read more

The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Philippines is excited to introduce the CommChat Series 2024, beginning with a webinar titled “Sustainability: A Journey from Divergent Paths.” This event sets the stage for a series of discussions leading up to the prestigious Triple P Awards, focusing on sustainability and best practices in Environmental, Economic, Social, and Governance (EESG). Sustainable Practices Discussion During the webinar hosted by IABC Philippines Trustee Dave Devilles, IABC President Belle Tiongco delivered a powerful message emphasizing the importance ..read more

Sunsets, sand, and stars: Join us for this epic sunset escapade Mark your calendars and get ready for the event of the year as Corona Sunsets Sessions will be held on the idyllic shores of Newcoast Cove 2 Boracay on May 4, 2024, starting at 3 p.m. This electrifying event promises an unforgettable day filled with music, sunsets, and good vibes that will transport you to paradise. Picture yourself surrounded by swaying palm trees, the soft sand beneath your feet, and the gentle sound of waves crashing against the shore. As the sun begins its descent, casting a golden hue over the horizon, the at ..read more

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MANILA Electric Co. (Meralco) said it has switched on the P170.81-million Malinta Substation in Valenzuela City, aiming to enhance electricity services in the area. The project involved the conversion of the substation’s old 115-kilovolt (kV) conventional single bus switchyard into a modern indoor-type double bus configuration gas-insulated switchgear. Meralco said the new substation will help limit incidents of scheduled and long power outages to the benefit of customers in Valenzuela and Malabon.  “This will also enhance both the reliability and flexibility of the substation and the 115 ..read more

THE USE of buy now, pay later (BNPL) services among Filipinos increased in the first quarter from the previous year amid limited access to credit and lending products, according to a study by TransUnion. TransUnion’s Consumer Pulse Study showed that among the Filipino respondents who said they have heard of BNPL, which was at 82% of the total, 63% said they made at least one BNPL transaction in the past year, up from 61% in the first quarter of 2023. The survey was conducted from Feb. 6-14 and covered 977 Filipino consumers aged 18 years and older. Gen Z’s drove the increase in the use of BNPL ..read more

Yubal Noah Harari’s 21 Lessons for the 21st Century, published in 2018, is indeed a “probing and visionary investigation” into the most imperative, most compelling issues in the 21st century. Equally intriguing are the sub-headings he assigned to each sub themes of the five challenges he identified for this century, namely, technological, political, despair and hope, truth, and resilience. On work, he warned us “when you grow up, you might not have a job.” On civilization, he argued that “there is just one civilization in the world.” On justice, he opined “our sense of justice might be out of ..read more