As promised last month, Globe officially announces its prepaid fiber internet offering with GFiber Prepaid. An offering that will be competing against Converge’s Surf2Sawa, Globe’s GFiber Prepaid aims to offer fiber-speed internet to the masses, where affirdability and flexibility is the priority. How to apply for GFiber Prepaid? Globe also addressed that, by digitizing the […]
One of the major effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 is the rise of contactless payments and less dependency on cash in doing transactions. That trend continues to grow further, as Visa’s 2023 Consumer Payment Attitudes Study reveals that around 50% of Filipinos are carrying less cash in 2022. Further findings also reveal […]
With all the controversy happening with financial app security lately, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reminded e-wallet holders to stay vigilant. Here’s what the agency had to say. BSP Governor Felipe Medalla spoke to the press about the recent incident with GCash. For those who need a quick jog of their memory, this saw […]
While it’s a relief that the government has decided to extend SIM Registration to July 25, users need to be more vigilant, as scammers are taking advantage of it. “I already warned that once we extend this [SIM registration deadline], scammers will use that to take the opportunity to continue and hasten their scamming methods […]
Some may say that the financial banking systems in our country are archaic, and this would have been spot-on up until recently. Now, though, there’s more than enough reason to believe that Filipinos are beginning to see digital banks in the PH as viable safehouses for their hard-earned money. Here’s why we think so. Here’s […]
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 […]
There are a number of scams proliferating here and there, and this new WhatsApp scam is alarming, as it fronts itself as a “legitimate” job hiring scheme for a marketing job. This has been flagged several days ago by Social Media Marketing Philippines on Facebook, and the said WhatsApp scam is ongoing. Unlike other […]
As the Philippines is catching up in making most transactions cashless, there has been much progress in this regard since 2020. While eWallets like GCash and Maya are widely used by Filipinos, on top of being able to manage their bank accounts online, there are still challenges that need to be addressed. Chief among these […]
It’s the season of love once again this February. Whether it’s friends, family, or your special someone, many await this hallowed season to show their devotion to their dear companions. Well, Power Mac Center has just announced some Valentine’s Day deals that would help your recipient feel your love all year-’round. And perhaps even more. […]
Every time we come across news that a platform that’s long dead come back to life, we get excited about it. Nostalgia can affect the emotions of people so much, that some fail to realize how it can be dangerous–especially with how scammers are actually using it as a weapon to victimize people. Such was […]
Many were excited for the coming of Disney and its streaming services to the Philippines. This tidbit of news was even initially teased through listings on the local job market on LinkedIn. However, several factors have pointed to mass layoffs for Disney and its subsidiary companies. Why is this? According to Disney CEO Bob Chapek, […]
As it continues to offer better services to its subscribers, Globe revealed all its achievements and future plans at Innovation Fest 2022. The event was unique, as it has held physically and digitally–the latter done via the Virtual Hangouts Metaverse. One of the key highlights discussed at Innovation Fest 2022 is that Globe has partnered […]