Rude Awakenings! What was a bright, early, and pleasant morning for us was rudely interrupted by pretty startling posts by our friends on Facebook. You’ve no doubt heard about it by now but, in case you haven’t, it seems like a lot of people who bank with the Bank of the Philippines Islands (BPI) are […]
PayMaya Supports the #NowNation The millennial (#NowNation) is the most talked about generation. They are sometimes labeled as “self-centered”, “entitled” and “shallow”. However, there are remarkable young men and women that prove that the labels are nothing but misconceptions. PayMaya, the country’s pioneer in digital financial services understands and fully supports them. That is why […]
PayMaya, the country’s pioneer in mobile and online payment systems, was recognized yesterday as the World’s Best Online Payments Solution at the 9th Annual Emerging Payments Awards in London. “It’s all about enjoying the benefits of the digital life.” – Orlando B. Vea, President and CEO at PayMaya Philippines PayMaya bested other international finalists such […]
Despite the somewhat rainy weather, freenet’s Lure Caravan event launch at the QC Memorial Circle was a decent success, attracting plenty of Pokemon Go trainers and aspiring Lure Managers alike. We reported earlier that out of the total 600+ Lure Manager applicants, only three trainers were chosen to be the very best for the job. […]
Cyber-attack incidence in the Philippines has alarmingly increased by 48% compared to the previous quarter, according to global software security company Trend Micro. Trend Micro added that the country’s banking and financial institutions are at the highest risk of being targeted by cyber threats, with the manufacturing, transportation, and technology sectors also being affected. Malware […]
Pokémon Go’s launch in the Philippines is only a matter a time, and what better way to prepare for the monster-catching craze by signing up with freenet and PayMaya, two nifty apps that will surely aid Pokémon trainers in their quest to be the very best. Through freenet, Pokémon trainers will be able to keep […]
We always reiterate that you should be extra vigilant with text messages, especially those that have suspicious links. eWallets and banks have been issuing this warning, and it seems that after GCash and BDO are among those affected by these alleged scam incidents, GoTyme is the latest victim involving suspicious text messages that affected its […]
Have you seen many digital ads from TEMU lately in the Philippines? Most of us got them, too, so we tried using the e-commerce platform for the first time and checked out some items to see how it went. TEMU is an online eCommerce platform from China that aims to connect Chinese manufacturers and retailers […]
Just like the trend that Visa’s Consumer Payment Attitudes Study revealed for 2022, the trend for Filipinos going cashless continues in 2023. READ MORE: More Filipinos Use Mobile Wallets, Contactless Payments in 2022 In its latest infographic, Visa notes that cash payments have went down to 87% in 2023 compared to 96% in 2022, and […]
JBL brought over a number of its latest products to the Philippines last October 24 that include its Authentics line of premium Bluetooth speakers and its first Bluetooth turntable, the Spinner BT. Authentics 200, 300, and 500 The Authentics series, which was first announced in late August, includes the Authentics 200, 300, and 500. JBL […]