Ford Axes EcoSport, Transit, and Expedition in the Philippines

Ford Philippines has officially dropped the EcoSport, Expedition, and Transit van.  According to Autoindustriya, Ford Philippines gave them the following statement: Ford Philippines has discontinued selling the current models of the Ford EcoSport, Ford Expedition, and Ford Transit. Ford dealers nationwide will continue to provide after-sales support to customers and honor the warranties of these […]

Binondo-Intramuros Bridge to Open Next Week

The Binondo-Intramuros Bridge is ready to open anytime between April 5 to 9, according to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). In his report, DPWH Undersecretary Emil Sadain said that “construction crews will continue to work this week on the bridge for the final finishing touches on the carriageway, ramps, and other components but […]

MediaTek Maintains Lead in Market Share for Q4 2021 Despite Dip

Smartphone chips appear on an upward trend for Q4 2021, with Counterpoint reporting that MediaTek still maintains its lead in market share despite dipping by 4% to 33% (vs 37% in Q4 2020). Qualcomm and Unisoc, on the other hand, had the biggest gains, with both chipmakers getting a 7% increase in market share for […]

Call Of Duty Will Remain On PlayStation Despite Microsoft Acquisition

One of the biggest news that rocked the gaming world recently is Microsoft’s $68.7-billion acquisition of Activision-Blizzard. The latter is a name that resounds with many gamers’ hearts as they have developed countless classics over the years. As expected, many Call of Duty players on PlayStation were worried that they were no longer going to […]

2022 Kia Carnival Arrives in the Philippines

Those looking for a premium and stylish family van or MPV may now add the 2022 Kia Carnival to their list as the first batch has arrived in the Philippines. The all-new Kia Carnival has been receiving praises abroad, mainly because of its good exterior design. In fact, it has bagged numerous awards including top […]

TP-Link AXE200 WiFi 6E Router Has Four Motorized Antennas

TP-Link is a long-established player in the networking game by now. They’ve made a solid reputation for themselves, also leading to partnerships with the largest telecommunications brands all over the world. After stabilizing their current products and services, what comes next? They’ve decided to push the game forward with some innovation. As a result, CES […]

Huawei Exploring Idea of Licensing Smartphone Designs to Third Parties

As Huawei continues to struggle in its smartphone business due to the effects of the US trade ban, the Chinese tech giant is exploring the idea of licensing its smartphone designs to third parties according to a report by Bloomberg. With this plan, Huawei intends to license its designs to China Postal Telecommunications Appliances Co.’s […]

Qualcomm Announces Snapdragon 480+, 680, 695, and 778G+

As the world continues to deal with the chip shortage, Qualcomm announced four new processors with the Snapdragon 480+, Snapdragon 680, Snapdragon 695, and Snapdragon 778G+. All four processors are aimed towards budget to mid-range phones, with the Snapdragon 680 being the only 4G chip out of the four and the Snapdragon 480+ being the […]

MediaTek Dominates Chip Market Share in Q2 2021 According to Counterpoint

MediaTek continues to stay on top with the largest chip market in Q2 2021, according to a report by Counterpoint. In its report, MediaTek accounted for 43% of the chip market share for Q2 2021, which is a solid 17% increase from the same period last year. This further solidifies MediaTek’s lead over Qualcomm, which […]

DFA Opens First Off-Site Passport Services in Southern Luzon

Last July, Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro L. Locsin Jr. launched the Department of Foreign Affairs Temporary Off-Site Passport Services (DFA-TOPS) in six different locations to make passport registrations and renewals easier and more convenient for everyone. Yesterday, the DFA was able to open up the first regional off-site passport services in Southern Luzon. You heard […]

PayMaya Gets BSP Approval to Establish Maya Digital Bank

As PayMaya continues to expand its services beyond being an eWallet platform, the Fintech app was recently given the green light by BSP’s Monetary Board to establish a digital bank. Called Maya Bank, the new platform will further strengthen PayMaya’s goal of accelerating financial inclusion in the Philippines. Maya Bank’s main focus will primarily be […]

The Automatic Centre Is Closing, And Will Cease Operations Permanently

One of the most well-known appliance stores in the Philippines is closing down. After 72 years in the industry, the Automatic Centre is, unfortunately, is closing down all its retail stores in the country. The business is one of the many that has been forced to shut down because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 70-year […]