Nadine Lustre and Bea Alozno Headline Reno10 5G Series TVC

In line with the official launch of the Reno10 series in the Philippines, OPPO released a TVC featuring ambassadors Nadine Lustre and Bea Alonzo. To recall, the Reno10 series is packed with features that include a telephoto camera, high-resolution main and selfie cameras, and capable processors to make them deliver pro-level photos and videos to […]

Reno10 Series Now in the Philippines, Price Starts at Php 24k

After making their debut in Malaysia, OPPO finally brings the Reno10 series to the Philippines with a Php 24k starting price for the base Reno10 variant. To recap, the base Reno10 is powered by a Dimensity 7050 processor and packs a 5000mAh battery that supports 67w charging. You get a triple rear camera setup that’s […]

Converge Has Fastest Broadband Speeds in the Philippines

While most internet analyses made in the Philippines focused primarily on mobile networks, Opensignal recently conducted one for broadband networks for the first time in its July 2023 report. For this report, Opensignal gathered data from Metro Manila, Cebu City, and Davao, and measured six key metrics: Broadband Download Speed, Peak Download Speed, Upload Speed, […]

SMART Launches Prepaid eSIM

Smart has quietly listed an option for users to purchase prepaid eSIMs on its website, becoming the first telco in the country to allow such an option for consumers. As spotted by eagle-eyed users in the Philippine iOS group, Smart listed the new prepaid eSIM on its website, which will cost Php 99 for anyone […]

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Marcos Signs EO 32 to Streamline Permits for Telco Infra Works

In the push to streamline all telco and internet infrastructure works, Pres. Bongbong Marcos signed Executive Order 32 (EO 32), which aims to streamline the processing of necessary permits. With the issuance of the said EO, the Marcos administration hopes that this will reduce any construction delays to help improve mobile phone and internet services […]

Toyota Mobility Foundation Launches Sustainable Cities Challenge

In its push to help transform the lives of millions around the world, the Toyota Mobility Foundation, in partnership with Challenge Works and World Resources Institute, announced the Sustainable Cities Challenge, where the main goal is to improve the lives of people by increasing access to jobs, education, and other essential services The $9 million […]

realme 6.6 Sale: Smart TV Neo 32 to have Php 6.5k Promo Price

realme has a surprise for its participation in the upcoming 6.6 sale this 2023, as it will also be the first sales of its Smart TV Neo 32. While it is already affordable at Php 8k, realme will be offering the Smart TV Neo 32 for Php 6,499 from June 6 to 8. For its […]

NTC, Telcos Prepare for Super Typhoon Mawar

Ahead of the arrival of super typhoon “Mawar” to the Philippines, the NTC has ordered all telcos to prepare all their mission-critical equipment and teams to ensure that operations and services to the public will not be hampered. Known locally as typhoon Betty, Mawar entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) at 2 AM today […]

Choose Your Number? Smart Postpaid Offers Feature for Php 15k

Do you want to have your own unique mobile phone number and not just some randomly assigned one? Smart Signature now lets you choose your own number according to your preferences when applying for a new postpaid plan. The feature is available when you apply for a new Smart Signature Postpaid Plan, which covers Plan […]

TM is the Most Used Mobile Brand in the Philippines

Globe’s value brand TM gains a new accolade, as it was recently recognized by Social Weather Station (SWS) as the most used mobile brand in the Philippines. Based on a survey conducted from March 26 to 29 with a total of 1200 respondents–300 each from Metro Manila, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao–48% of users in Mindanao […]

NPC Mounts Task Force with Telcos for Data Privacy Protection

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) last May 10 with telcos Globe, Smart, and DITO to improve the data privacy protection of its users. The MOU aims to strengthen the coordination and cooperation between the government and private sector, to further enhance the quality of services to stakeholders while […]

Goodbye Scammers: GCash Partners with PNP Anti-cybercrime Unit

GCash Foils Php 37m Hack Attempt; Missing Funds Returned

(UPDATE) East West Bank issues a statement on the hack attempt on GCash, saying that they are conducting an internal investigation on the account used for the unauthorized cash transfers from GCash. “EastWest is cooperating with authorities and other institutions involved in the said report and working towards the immediate resolution on the matter,” they […]